Patrick van der Meijde

I hope to see many of you at the Bitcoin lunch in Arnhem, The Netherlands on October 3th! https://www.meetup.com/bitcoinmeetup/events/311108770

Who will join us for lunch & learn, September 3rd at the Foodhall in Arnhem Bitcoin City? nostr:nprofile1qywhwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytndw46xjmnewaskcmr9wshxxmmd9uq3zamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0qqs0c42uh9sxenuvam3usyx4q57ny5zrmvsjw2em0dytg4lz0khw8pg5ewqls will tell us all about his experiences from setting up the circular economy of Bitcoin Victoria Falls! https://www.meetup.com/bitcoinmeetup/events/310597710

This video by Nic Laporte shows how the surrounding of Arnhem Bitcoin City is seen by a foreigner. Great to see this as a local. (Not a bitcoin video, but very enjoyable nonetheless) h/t nostr:nprofile1qydhwumn8ghj76twdejhytnnv43xzum5d9uzuum0vd5kzmqpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqqyqrx8x3cdjwpq9ppwc3ve085pyyvfudqcvlz87xk668540m9t78hzh692k6

Who will join us on the summer edition of the BitcoinWalk Arnhem? https://www.meetup.com/bitcoinmeetup/events/310465786/

Who will join me and nostr:nprofile1qydhwumn8ghj76twdejhytnnv43xzum5d9uzuum0vd5kzmqpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqqyqrx8x3cdjwpq9ppwc3ve085pyyvfudqcvlz87xk668540m9t78hzh692k6 friday on a mountainbike tour in Arnhem?

The Dutch bitcoin companies have won a lawsuit against the regulator. Good to read that the lawsuit against DNB (the Dutch central bank) has been won on appeal. I actively contributed to this at the start in my former role as chairman of the United Bitcoin Companies Netherlands (VBNL). Winning a lawsuit against a party who's main job is to make sure everyone is compliant is a *huge* thing. However, the damage is done; Some companies are gone already. https://www.vbnl.org/en/2025/06/24/hoogste-bestuursrechter-verklaart-toezichtkosten-dnb-voor-cryptodienstverleners-in-strijd-met-wet/ https://www.rechtspraak.nl/Organisatie-en-contact/Organisatie/College-van-Beroep-voor-het-bedrijfsleven/Nieuws/Paginas/DNB-mocht-de-registratiekosten-voor-cryptodienstverleners-niet-doorberekenen-in-het-tarief-voor-doorlopend-toezicht.aspx

Will I see you at the next Bitcoin meetup in Arnhem? If you want to join for dinner at the pre-meetup then please RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/bitcoinmeetup/events/308538817

I broke open an old piggy bank and found foreign currency left over from holidays abroad with my parents as a child. I don't remember how I got this specific piggy bank as I've never been a customer of "SpaarBank Rotterdam".

Bitcoin Pizza Day in Arnhem. First pizza dinner at one of the 3 pizzerias that accept bitcoin here (remember all the merchants are saving the bitcoin in Arnhem, no instant conversion). After that we had a debate about OP_RETURN where I took Oceans/Knots side and nostr:nprofile1qyx8wumn8ghj7cnjvghxjmcpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqqg8g6e7yxkj2tycyu9q59q8f2th7z7lyy48u5fu3d0mrl8mnu49t5s02kql2 defended Bitcoin Core's side (we could have changed positions). It was very educational and fun to see how Aaron gave in after my final argument 😂

Molly White is my favorite crypto critic. I wish I could zap her some sats. https://www.citationneeded.news/issue-84/ Awesome newsletter.

I've just watched the Netflix documentary Cyberbunker and I'm surprised to learn I bought my first computer (486DX2-66) at the shop in Arnhem of the main character of the documentary. It's an awesome docu about a very intriguing story. https://www.netflix.com/nl/title/81632983

Regular visitors of Arnhem probably know Anne&Max in the Bakkerstraat, but this week they opened a new venue in the Steenstraat. They also accept bitcoin payments! They created a very nice place in the Steenstraat, check it out yourself!

‼️BitoinWalk Arnhem, spring edition‼️ Will you join us this Saturday for a walk through the beautiful city parks of Arnhem, and have lunch afterwards? https://www.meetup.com/bitcoinmeetup/events/307798962

Join us with a Pizza Dinner in Arnhem followed by a debate about OP_RETURN. RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/bitcoinmeetup/events/307643186