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Calvin Juma
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Leader of Future Within CBO in Nairobi Kenya. We empower youth through art and dance, and urban agriculture. Bitcoin is our tool for freedom, we use the lighting Network to build a local economy that banks the unbanked. GOAL ACHIEVED : Solar water pump successfully deployed. Next Milestone : Raising 11.8M sats for a farm -to-market pickup truck to eliminate high transport costs and fuel our self-sustaining circular economy. Help us drive the loop ⚡⚡⚡
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CalvinJuma 1 week ago
🚚 OUR GEYSER CAMPAIGN IS LIVE & ROLLIN'! 🥳 Plebs, the "Driving the Loop" campaign is officially open for backing on Geyser! 🌍⚡ We are raising funds to secure a pickup truck for farm-to-market logistics. Right now, moving sustainable farm produce from our rural site to urban communities is our biggest bottleneck. By unlocking this transport loop, we can secure food distribution, empower local youth, and fuel our entire circular economy ecosystem. ❤️ Huge shoutout to our first official backer! Your support is already showing up on our dashboard. Moving forward, please use our official Geyser link or zap this post directly so everything links up seamlessly with our live tracking. Please consider looking at our goals, backing our vision, and sharing the word: 🔗 Support the Vision here: Every zap on this note is forwarded directly to the project wallet to get this truck on the road! Let’s drive the loop together. 🚜📦 #Bitcoin #Nostr #GeyserFund #Zaps #ValueForValue #CircularEconomy #DrivingTheLoop #BitcoinAfrica
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CalvinJuma 1 week ago
🚚 BIG UPDATE: Our Geyser campaign is officially approved and live! 🥳 Plebs, the wait is over. The campaign for Driving the Loop is fully approved by Geyser and open for backing! 🌍⚡ We are raising funds to secure a pickup truck for farm-to-market logistics. Right now, moving sustainable farm produce from our rural site to urban communities is our biggest bottleneck. By unlocking this transport loop, we can secure food distribution, empower local youth, and fuel our entire circular economy ecosystem. ❤️ To our amazing early supporters: A few of you have already reached out and started sending sats directly to our Wallet of Satoshi. Thank you so much for the incredible initiative! Your contributions are safe and accounted for. Moving forward, please use our official Geyser link or zap this post directly so everything links up seamlessly with our live tracking. Please consider looking at our goals, backing our vision, and sharing the word: Every zap on this note is forwarded directly to the project wallet to get this truck on the road! Let’s drive the loop together. 🚜📦 #Bitcoin #Nostr #GeyserFund #Zaps #ValueForValue #CircularEconomy #DrivingTheLoop #BitcoinAfrica
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CalvinJuma 1 week ago
​🛻 LOGISTICS CAMPAIGN UPDATE: 7,148 Sats & Counting! ⚡️ ​We are steadily stacking! Thanks to a few more awesome zaps, our total has ticked up to 7,148 sats! ​A massive thank you to everyone who has already stepped up, zapped, and shared our mission. You are literally helping us lay the groundwork for a fully self-sustaining food system. 🙌❤️ ​To everyone else watching the progress: we need your energy! Every single zap—no matter the size—brings us one step closer to getting our wheels on the road and cutting out the massive transport costs eating into our farm's revenue. Let’s keep this momentum building! ​📊 The Numbers So Far: • Current Progress: 7,148 / 11.8M Sats • Next Milestone: 10,000 Sats (Help us break into 5 figures!) • The Goal: A reliable, second-hand farm pickup truck to secure our rural-to-urban logistics. ​🚜 Why We Are Pushing: Right now, half of our farm's hard-earned revenue is swallowed up by renting third-party transport just to move manure, feed, and fresh produce. By helping us fund this truck, you aren't just donating—you are directly plugging a massive financial leak and locking in a true Bitcoin circular economy from soil to table. 🌱 ​Let’s bridge the gap together. Drop a zap, support the boots-on-the-ground proof of work, and let's get this truck! ⚡️🛻 ​ ​#CircularEconomy #BitcoinKenya #ProofOfWork #ValueForValue #Nostr #GrowNostr
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CalvinJuma 1 week ago
🛻 LOGISTICS CAMPAIGN UPDATE: +5,103 Sats! ⚡️ A massive wave of gratitude to the community for pushing us forward today! We just received 5,103 new zaps, which moves our total from 2,024 up to 7,125 sats! Shoutout to the incredible builders making this happen: @Rachel for the massive 5,000 sat zap! 🍻 @Kat ⚡️❤️ @Satoshi Sensei 💣 📊 The Numbers So Far: • Current Progress: 7,125 / 11.8M Sats • Next Target Checkpoint: 10,000 Sats (Let's hit 5 figures!) • Funding Goal: Second-hand farm pickup truck for rural-to-urban logistics. 🚜 Proof of Work: Physical Dirt vs. High Costs While our team is busy in the soil—tending nursery beds, feeding poultry, and production—we are battling a heavy financial leak. Right now, renting third-party transport to move organic manure, feed, and fresh produce swallows 50% of our farm’s revenue. That is hard-earned value leaking out of our ecosystem instead of being reinvested into seeds, tools, and local community expansion. 🔗 Securing the Circular Economy This pickup truck is the missing piece of infrastructure required to make our project 100% self-sustaining. It locks in our local food supply chain from soil to table, turning digital value directly into local food security. The gap ahead is wide, but every single zap builds the bridge. Let's stack the sats and get these wheels on the road! 🛻🌱 #CircularEconomy #BitcoinKenya #ProofOfWork #ValueForValue #Nostr #GrowNostr
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CalvinJuma 1 week ago
​Bitcoin is backed by energy. Agriculture is backed by sweat. ⚡️🌾 ​Right now, we are sitting at 2,024 sats raised of our 11.8M sat goal to buy a community farm pickup truck. The distance between those two numbers is huge, but we aren't discouraged. We believe in the power of unity, and we know that real change happens when a community decides to build together. ​Every day, our team puts literal proof of work into the soil—tending nursery beds, feeding poultry, and growing organic food to feed families. But right now, a massive roadblock stands in our way: Logistics. ​Without our own wheels, we are forced to pay third-party transporters, which swallows 50% of the farm’s revenue. ​Instead of reinvesting in more seeds, tools, and community expansion, our hard-earned value is leaking out. ​Instead of moving organic manure, feed, and fresh produce on our own schedule, we are stuck waiting on expensive hires. ​A farm truck isn't a luxury; it’s the missing infrastructure needed to make this project 100% self-sustaining. It secures our local food supply chain from soil to table. ​Digital sats meeting physical dirt. That is how we build a true, independent circular economy. Every zap, big or small, keeps the momentum going. ​Let's bridge the gap and get this truck! 🛻🌱 ​ ​#ProofOfWork #CircularEconomy #BitcoinKenya #ValueForValue #Zaps #Nostr
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CalvinJuma 2 weeks ago
Real-world Proof of Work. Built brick by brick. ⚡️ ​We just hit 2,024 sats out of our 11.8M sat goal for the community farm pickup truck! ​When you look at a goal that big from the starting line, it can look intimidating. But on Nostr, we know how network effects work. No matter how massive the mountain looks, your support right now validates the vision. Every single zap says: "We believe in what you are building." ​What exactly are we building on the farm, and why do we need this truck? ​We are putting sweat equity into the soil every single day—tending to nursery beds, growing organic produce, and raising poultry. But a successful harvest is only half the battle. To feed the community and keep this project self-sustaining, we have to bridge the gap between the farm and the urban center. ​Right now, that bridge is broken: ​Stop Bleeding Profits: Hired transport is swallowing half of everything the farm makes. That’s value leaving our community instead of being reinvested into expanding the project. ​The Farm Needs Logistics: A truck isn't just for moving harvests out; it’s for bringing the farm to life. We need to haul organic manure, poultry feed, fencing, and tools without waiting on expensive third-party schedules. ​Freshness Matters: When dealing with fresh greens and farm production, timing is everything. Our own wheels mean we control the supply chain—from soil to table, instantly. ​Every zap sent to this fundraiser is a direct vote for food security, local empowerment, and a truly circular economy that works in the real world, not just on paper. ​Let's stack those stones and move this mountain together. Let's get this truck! 🛻🌾 ​ ​#ValueForValue #BitcoinKenya #AgriTech #ProofOfWork #Zaps #CircularEconomy
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CalvinJuma 2 weeks ago
​We just hit 1,998 sats toward the pickup truck fundraiser! ⚡️ Massive gratitude to everyone stacking brick by brick with us. ​Looking at the gap between 1,998 sats and our 11.8M sat goal can feel like looking up at a mountain. It’s easy to think, "My 500 or 1,000 sats won't make a dent." ​But that is exactly how mountains are moved—one stone at a time. ​Bitcoin is the ultimate proof that micro-actions compound into macro-shifts. Every single sat sent is a direct vote for food security, local empowerment, and a self-sustaining community. ​Why this truck is a game-changer: ​Crushing Bottlenecks: Right now, hired transport eats up half our profits. ​Direct to Table: Our own wheels mean organic produce and poultry go straight from the farm to the urban community swiftly and reliably. ​Scaling Impact: It secures our supply chain so we can feed and fund more people. 🌾🥬 ​No contribution is too small. When a community refuses to stop moving forward, the "impossible" becomes inevitable. Let’s get this truck! 🛻 ​#ValueForValue #GrowNostr #BitcoinKenya #AgriTech ​
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CalvinJuma 2 weeks ago
Just received a beautiful 998 sats toward the pickup truck fundraiser. Thank you so much to whoever sent that bolt of energy! ⚡️ When you start a big goal, the finish line looks miles away. It’s easy for onlookers to call it impossible. But Bitcoin teaches us the power of small, consistent actions compounding over time. Right now, our biggest bottleneck is transport. Having our own pickup truck means we can move organic produce, poultry, and supplies directly from the farm to the urban community swiftly, reliably, and without losing half our profits to expensive hired transport. It secures our supply chain and helps us scale up everything we feed and fund. 🌾🥬 What looks impossible today becomes inevitable tomorrow when a community refuses to stop moving forward. We will get this truck. Thank you for believing in the vision! 🛻 #ValueForValue #GrowNostr #BitcoinKenya #AgriTech
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CalvinJuma 2 weeks ago
From our greenhouse to the community ! We solved the water problem with our solar pump. Next Milestone: Driving down logistics cost with our farm-to-market pickup truck. If you believe in grassroots financial sovereignty and local production, smash the zap button! ⚡ Every satoshi goes straight towards the truck fund. #Bitcoin #Nostr #Zaps #CircularEconomy
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CalvinJuma 2 weeks ago
Our journey to raising 11.8M sats for our "Farm to Urban Arts "Pickup truck starts now. Because of your incredible support , we successfully installed our solar water pump , bringing reliable water access to our community. It has been a game changer. But the work doesn't stop . Right now, getting out farm produce to the distant market takes too much time and heavily cuts into our resources. We need a pickup truck to bridge the gap from farm to urban markets efficiently. Help us take the next big step ! Our Geyser fund campaign is almost ready . #Bitcoin # Nostr #ValueForValue #GrowGrownLocal
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CalvinJuma 2 weeks ago
Value-for-value and Community Energy Real food grown right in the community . Feeding the vision and working hard everyday to keep things growing. Drop some zaps if you love sustainable farming ⚡⚡⚡⚡
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CalvinJuma 2 weeks ago
The abundance starts from the ground up . You don't need endless acres to create a thriving ecosystem - just the dedication to show up every day. Care for your livestock and tend to the soil. #Sustainablelivelihoods #Resilience
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CalvinJuma 2 weeks ago
​A massive thank you to the incredible Nostr and Amethyst community! 🙏⚡️ ​Thanks to your generous support, our solar-powered water pump installation is officially up and running. This is a game-changer for our community's food security, and we couldn't have done it without your incredible backing. ☀️💧 ​As we build on this momentum, we are shifting our focus to the next critical piece of our circular economy: logistics. ​We are launching a new goal to raise 11.8M sats to secure a reliable pickup truck. This will allow us to transport our farm-fresh produce directly from the fields to urban markets, reducing waste and maximizing our impact. 🚜🌽 ​We will be sharing our Geyser Fund campaign link very soon. We humbly ask you to stand with us once again as we work to achieve this noble goal. Together, we are building sustainable, community-led solutions powered by Bitcoin. ​Stay tuned for the link and upcoming updates! 🌍💡 ​#Bitcoin #GeyserFund #ProofOfWork #ValueForValue #Community ​
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CalvinJuma 2 weeks ago
☀️ Pure Water, Powered by the Sun! 🚰 Thanks to your amazing support and generosity, our solar-powered water pump is officially installed and running smoothly. Before this, getting clean water meant long hours, heavy lifting, and constant struggles, as you can see here: 1(The daily grind of fetching water by bicycle) (Our youth managing rows of heavy jerrycans just to get by) But today, everything has changed! We now have a consistent, reliable water supply flowing right where we need it: (Our setup connected and feeding into our community systems and greenhouse projects) 🚀 What's Next? Now that the water is flowing consistently, we are looking ahead to our next big milestone. Moving heavy goods and navigating our community logistics still poses a massive hurdle, so we intend to sort out our transport challenges very soon! Stay tuned as we prepare to tackle this next chapter. We are deeply grateful for every single satoshi, share, and word of encouragement that made this water project possible. You didn’t just fund a pump—you fueled health, security, and a brighter future for our entire community. Thank you for standing with us! 🙏✨ #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #SolarPower #CleanWater #CommunityLogistics #Nostr
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CalvinJuma 3 weeks ago
💧 Milestone Achieved: Sustainable Water Access is Now a Reality! We are thrilled to share a major milestone in our journey toward agricultural sustainability. Thanks to the incredible support and partnership of Amethyst, we have successfully installed a solar-powered water pump system, securing a reliable and sustainable water supply for our farm. This installation is a game-changer for us—ensuring consistent irrigation, improving crop resilience, and laying a solid foundation for long-term productivity. We are deeply grateful to Amethyst for making this crucial advancement possible. 🚀 What’s Next: Solving the Transport Challenge Securing water was a massive win, but our journey doesn't stop here. Now that we can reliably grow and harvest our produce, our next critical focus is logistics. We are currently exploring the most efficient, cost-effective, and easiest means of transporting our farm produce from the fields to the market. Efficient transport is key to reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring our fresh produce reaches consumers in peak condition. We welcome any insights, recommendations, or potential partnerships within the agrilogistics and transport sector as we take this next big step! image Thank you again to Amethyst and everyone supporting our vision for a more sustainable and food-secure future. 🌱✨ #SustainableAgriculture #AgTech #SolarPower #FarmToMarket #Logistics #Gratitude #AmethystPartnership
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CalvinJuma 3 weeks ago
Together, we changed lives! A heartfelt thank you from our community 💧☀️ Dear Amethyst Community, Our hearts are absolutely overflowing with gratitude today. Because of your incredible generosity, dedication, and belief in us, clean, safe water is finally flowing in our community! With the successful installation of our new solar-powered water pump, what used to be a daily struggle has been transformed into a source of pure joy. Here is a glimpse of the incredible impact you have made: Health & Safety: Families now have immediate access to clean water right at their doorstep. Bright Futures: Our children no longer have to spend hours fetching water; they are where they belong—in school, learning and playing. Sustainable Growth: The solar pump ensures that this life-changing resource is powered cleanly and sustainably for years to come. "Water is life, but clean, accessible water is a future." Every drop that flows from this pump is a direct reflection of your kindness. We wish you could see the smiles, the laughter, and the profound relief on the faces of everyone here. You didn't just fund a project; you breathed new life, health, and hope into our entire village. Please know that you have a permanent place in our hearts. Every time we turn on the tap, we will think of the amazing Amethyst Community that made it all possible. Thank you for being our heroes and for proving that when people come together, miracles really do happen. We hope this news brings as much light and happiness to your hearts as you have brought to ours! With deepest gratitude, and endless smiles, #PlebsTogetherStrong #GrowNostr #Bitcoin #ValueForValue #Cleanawater #Waterislife
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CalvinJuma 3 weeks ago
🚨 WE HIT THE GOAL! 🚨 I am absolutely speechless. A massive, community-sized thank you @Sattrio for zapping an incredible 130,000 sats and completely crossing the finish line for our solar-powered water pump installation! ⚡️🐳🚰 Your mind-blowing generosity means we have officially hit our 300,000 sats goal! Because of you, and every single amazing person who zapped and supported along the way (shoutout to @npub15udr...3h6r and @Kat 🙏⚡⚡ Sustainable water access for our community is no longer a distant dream—it is becoming a reality. ☀️🌱 We are moving directly into the installation phase now. We cannot wait to share the proof-of-work updates, photos, and videos as the solar pump is set up and the clean water starts flowing. Thank you for believing in us, @Sattrio. You have truly made a life-changing difference here today! 🙏✨ #ValueForValue #NostrStrudels #MutualAid #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #CleanWater #ProofOfWork #BitcoinChangingLives
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CalvinJuma 3 weeks ago
Proof of Work, driven by Proof of Community. When we started, installing a solar water pump for our community well felt like a distant dream. Today we are at 170,771 /300,000 sats. Nostr is proving that global connection creates real -world change. We are less than 130k sats away from securing sustainable water access for our community. Help us keep this incredible momentum going. Immediate zaps will directly fund the installation phase. Let's make this happen today. #ValueForValue #NostrStrudels #MutualAid