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Supplying sovereign bitcoiners since #700.000 '21.
Upcoming Thursday @Bert will attend the Socratic Seminar. If you need anything P2P DM or order under “meetup” at the checkout. If there is something you need we don’t have in stock or store please let us know we might be able to fulfill on time. Especially for devs. Join me at Socratic seminar July 25, 2024
Calm day. Summer holiday has clearly started. 1x @Jeff Booth the price of tomorrow (in Dutch), 1x @skot9000 bitaxe full orange and 1x bitaxe black front/orange back. The nice thing is, books are still being ordered via the Dutch Amazon (bol.com) which means people are investigating bitcoin. This year the amount of Dutch translated books we ship is up a lot.
People have no idea how much of a hassle shipping in EU is sometimes. Especially if you do everything manually to ensure your clients data security. Today we shipped two Coldcard Qs to a certain island that’s part of the EU. First there was a try with the manual DHL, didn’t work. DPD tried after, couldn’t ship. PostNL, worked. Now you need to select the extra large package if you want to send it insured (you want to, the package is valuable). Now the interesting part comes, a shipping wall drop off box system has been implemented recently. “This package cannot be dropped at this point” The nearest drop off point is a town further. We are located in Brabant, between the farmers. The next town is not just around the corner, it’s a drive… So we drive to the manned drop of point. Looking forward to seeing it arrive. People have no clue what goes behind a single package sometimes. Can’t wait for decentralized bitcoin drone delivery 😉 image
We used to be a reseller for @BitBox when they just started with this product. Because multiple bitcoiners have requested us to list it once again, we’ve decided to put it back in shop. Now we’re an official reseller for 5 different signing device manufacturers. All bitcoin only. 4/5 open source. 4/5 air gapped. Every product has its own niche use case and a different workflow. @Bitcoin School is partnering with @BitcoinBrabant to explain the products listed in Dutch. More about this collaboration to be announced soon.
The collaboration between BitcoinBrabant and Satsvault, particularly involving Wenze van Klink, underscores a strategic alignment that leverages the strengths of both entities. Here are the key aspects and implications of this partnership: ### Key Aspects of the Collaboration 1. **Focus on Self-Custody**: – **Wenze van Klink’s Expertise**: Wenze van Klink has established a reputable name in the realm of Bitcoin self-custody. His expertise lies in helping individuals secure their own Bitcoin holdings, ensuring they have full control over their assets. – **Self-Custody Solutions**: Satsvault, under van Klink’s leadership, offers a range of products and services in its webshop designed to enhance Bitcoin self-custody. These might include hardware wallets, security devices, educational materials, and other tools essential for safe Bitcoin storage. 2. **Division of Responsibilities**: – **Wenze van Klink’s Role**: By focusing on his core competency, van Klink can dedicate more time and resources to developing and refining self-custody solutions, providing personalized assistance, and educating the community about best practices in Bitcoin security. – **BitcoinBrabant’s Role**: BitcoinBrabant will handle the distribution aspect, leveraging its network and outreach capabilities to ensure that these self-custody solutions reach a broader audience. This includes marketing, logistics, and customer support for the products offered in Satsvault’s webshop. ### Implications of the Partnership 1. **Enhanced Security for Users**: – With van Klink focusing on product development and user education, the quality and effectiveness of self-custody solutions are likely to improve. Users will benefit from well-crafted, reliable tools to secure their Bitcoin. 2. **Increased Accessibility**: – BitcoinBrabant’s involvement in distribution means that these solutions will be more accessible to a wider audience. Their expertise in community engagement and distribution channels ensures that more people can obtain and benefit from these security solutions. 3. **Synergy in Operations**: – The partnership allows both entities to play to their strengths. Satsvault can innovate and improve its offerings without being burdened by distribution logistics, while BitcoinBrabant can enhance its portfolio with quality self-custody products, adding value to its community initiatives. 4. **Educational Outreach**: – The collaboration could lead to more comprehensive educational initiatives. Workshops, webinars, and community events organized by BitcoinBrabant, with inputs from Wenze van Klink, can educate users on the importance of self-custody and how to effectively use the tools available. ### Conclusion The collaboration between BitcoinBrabant and Satsvault is a strategic move designed to bolster the Bitcoin self-custody landscape. By allowing Wenze van Klink to concentrate on his expertise in self-custody and leveraging BitcoinBrabant’s distribution capabilities, the partnership is poised to enhance both the quality and reach of Bitcoin security solutions, ultimately benefiting the wider Bitcoin community.
Every first Friday of the quarter we do a short interview with Q&A during our meetup in Eindhoven. This time we asked the question: “what is the future of Lightning?” View quoted note →
We just donated $100 to the Dutch “my first bitcoin” project and ordered 10 books soon to be available on our bitcoin only webshop. Currently the content is already available via They still need some more funding for the first release of the physical book so please chip in via @Geyser :
It’s almost Friday and there are already 30 people who RSVP’d on meetup and >10 via DM. We can hold max 100 people so there’s still quite some space 😉! Bring a full lightning wallet for drinks and food. We’ll also have some fun gadgets to share. View quoted note →
Tuesday we’ll be bringing our P2P backpack. Please DM if you need something specific from our webshop or just order it and select “meetup” during checkout! View quoted note →
Proof of Heat. Yesterday the latest test with the blast furnace was concluded. 1 hour at 850 degrees Celsius. The backup device is still perfectly intact, readable and usable. Because stainless steel is not magnetic a steel screw is there for a dual purpose. Both to be able to use a magnet if you need to get it out of a difficult location and to hold the turning discs locked. The screws came out hot but magnetic and still operable. It’s all about proof of work in the end. The seedsafe is in our opinion the most battle tested and thought through backup in existence currently.
Impressed with the number of people ordering a more expensive book with us in comparison with Amazon just to preserve their privacy. We just asked grok for a summary of @Aaron van Wirdum's genesis book: “"The Genesis Book" by Aaron van Wirdum is a deep dive into the history of Bitcoin, tracing its roots back to a diverse group of computer scientists, privacy activists, and heterodox economists. These pioneers spent decades trying to create a digital form of money that could operate independently of government control. Van Wirdum's book highlights the projects and people that inspired the creation of Bitcoin, shedding light on the pre-history of this revolutionary peer-to-peer electronic cash system.” image
Packing items from our webshop is always fun. This special bitcoin Brabant edition of @Sjors Provoost “bitcoin a work in progress” is accompanied with a Proof of Work pin by @Kanuto and 5 seal bags. Proper cypherpunk order. Additional stickers deserved @alana dirty coin @Adopting Bitcoin Arnhem rear sticker. @skot9000 Bitaxe Supras with the enclosure beautifully printed by @Printer are also being ordered.
Assembling the #bitaxe. Adapter, 3D printed stand and bitaxe (manually screwed on the stand). Shipping out now. Hope we managed the cut-off for our customers.