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 It’s easy to see how one can help contribute to the Bitcoin network as a computer programmer. Helping code various applications and integrating the ecosystem in useful ways. But are there any roles in which a more classical engineer can work within the industry? At least in a sustainable sort of way despite the industry still being rather new.

I’ve casually searched before out of curiosity but everything has mostly led down either the programming or marketing type roles.

Figured #Nostr would be the perfect place to ask and learn more about people’s experiences. Would love to start any interesting conversations 🙂

#bitcoinjobs #engineering 
 Real Bedford has acquired 66.9 BTC for $4,500,420.69 @ avg price of ~$67,220 per #bitcoin .

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 As a football fan, I am very curious to see the long term results of this strategy. Wish nothing but the best for your upcoming season! ⚽️ 🏆 
 Man, that Trump guy is way too old and delusional to be the president.

Make sure you keep that same energy folks - hope everyone is enjoying their weekend 🍻 
 Listen folks, the intern locked me out of my account on X, so I have no clue what's currently goi... 
 Considering it was announced on twitter, a pretty good case of needing verification when posting official updates like this.

This Nostr/ blockchain social media thing may have some merit after all 😉 
 Biden announced he is not running for president on Twitter, a centralized company, via an account... 
 Agreed - it seems like “forcing blockchain into everything” at first, but you quickly realize the very real use case with how many impersonators there are on social media now adays.

With how often official updates are announced on social media in today, it’s not hard to see how it could be a national security concern. 
 Both Biden and Trump are kind of retarded. We have known this for a long time.

During the debate... 
 Im very glad you came out and said it because it is true. No actual solutions being discussed, just political posturing without any meaningful thought. Over and over.

And unfortunately it seems like people operate today within a constellation of beliefs. They attach themselves to a certain social group, and then must hold the same viewpoints as the rest of the group, or they risk getting pushed away or ostracized. Its surprised me how many topics and beliefs this seems to affect.

 Nothing stops this train, but it doesnt mean it doesnt hurt seeing it barrel down. Working at finding the beauty in it 🙃🍻? 
 Tax cuts vs stimulus spending. 
Tax cuts vs stimulus spending.
Tax cuts vs stimulus spending.

All so tiring. Keeping the minds numb and at each other’s throats while we all walk towards the fire.

Frog in boiling water.