August was a special month at FREE: we hosted two Bitcoin Meetups full of ideas and knowledge sharing! ⚡ We explored everything from the challenges of moving SaaS companies into the decentralized world of Bitcoin and Nostr, to personal sovereignty, global mobility, and building Bitcoin communities around the world. A big thank you to everyone who joined us! 📸 Here are some highlights. __ Agosto foi especial na FREE: tivemos dois Bitcoin Meetups cheios de trocas de ideias e partilhas de conhecimento! ⚡ Discutimos vários tópicos, desde os desafios de levar empresas SaaS para o mundo descentralizado do Bitcoin e Nostr, até soberania pessoal, mobilidade global e construção de comunidades Bitcoin ao redor do mundo. Obrigado a todos os que estiveram connosco! 📸 Aqui ficam alguns registos.

FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup Join us on August 28th for an exciting Bitcoin meetup on the stunning island of Madeira, featuring a special presentation by Jan Kotas on Plan B and global mobility! Dive into Plan B and the Importance of Global Mobility, where Jan will share insights about importance of personal Plan B strategy on today's increasingly unpredictable world. This talk will cover critical topics, including: Why a Plan B is vital for personal security in today’s world. The importance of personal sovereigntyfrom both financial and physical perspectives. Strategies to safeguard against unpredictable geopolitical events. The pivotal role of Bitcoin in building a resilient personal strategy. Why safe havens are crucial for freedom-focused individuals. How Bitcoin communities, like Madeira’s, drive this movement forward. The presentation will be followed by an open discussion, offering a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded Bitcoiners, share experiences, and explore freedom-focused living in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and build with the Madeira Bitcoin community!

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🚀 New merchant! The Garden Grill is now accepting bitcoin payments ⚡️ A refined dining escape in Madeira, offering dishes that surprise, wines that delight, and an inviting atmosphere you’ll never want to leave. Reserve your experience today. 📍 Funchal, Madeira - Portugal ⚡️ Lightning payments 💳 Bolt Cards NFC supported 🔐 This merchant has 100% control on their Bitcoin ⚡️ 🚀 Novo comerciante! The Garden Grill já aceita pagamentos em bitcoin ⚡️ Uma escapadinha gastronómica requintada na Madeira, com pratos que surpreendem, vinhos que encantam e um ambiente tão acolhedor que vai querer ficar. Reserve já a sua experiência. 📍 Funchal, Madeira - Portugal ⚡️ Pagamentos Lightning 💳 Cartões Bolt NFC suportados 🔐 Este comerciante tem 100% de controlo sobre o seu Bitcoin

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♾ Bitcoin Infinity Day Hoje celebramos o símbolo do infinito na blockchain: o bloco ∞ / 21M. Uma lembrança de que o Bitcoin é finito, mas o seu impacto é ilimitado. ⚡ Na Madeira, continuamos a promover a liberdade que não tem fim. 💬 Junta-te à nossa comunidade no próximo Bitcoin Meetup, no dia 28/08! /  ♾ Bitcoin Infinity Day Today we celebrate the infinite symbol on blockchain: ∞ / 21M block. Just a kind reminder that Bitcoin is finite, but its impact knows no limit. ⚡In Madeira, we keep on promoting unlimited freedom.  💬 Join us on the next Bitcoin Meetup, on the 28th of August!

At FREE Madeira, we believe that education is a cornerstone for Bitcoin’s future, and at BTC HEL 2025 we had the opportunity to share this knowledge on the Main Stage panels, represented by @Henrique⚡️ & @Charlie ₿⚡️ We were in two discussions: one on how to learn and teach Bitcoin effectively, and another on the island’s initiatives, including FREE Madeira’s mission and the Bitcoin Atlantis conference, positioning Madeira as a hub of innovation and freedom. ⚡️ Congrats to @BTC HEL for an amazing event, and thank you for the opportunity to share the stage!

Join us for the next FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup! ⚡ This month we're having two meetups instead of one, and this time we’ll host a special talk by Jan Kotas, the co-founder of BTC Paraguay and Hacking Lives! Dive into topics like Plan B, global mobility, 0% income tax options for digital nomads, building the Bitcoin community in Paraguay, personal sovereignty, opsec, and life in Paraguay. other topics related to peer-to-peer markets and logistics will take the center stage of our talk. Everyone is welcome! 🗓️ 08/28 ⌚️ 06:30 p.m. - 08:30 p.m. 📍 Cowork Funchal See you there? Sign up now!

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BTCHEL SPECIAL OFFER 🔊 During BTCHEL, the first 10 COLDCARD wallet purchases will receive a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 TAPSIGNER. 1️⃣ Visit the FREE Madeira stand at BTCHEL 2️⃣ Purchase your COLDCARD wallet. 3️⃣ If you’re among the first 10 purchases, you’ll receive a free TAPSIGNER on the spot. 🔐 Top-tier security 📲 Simplicity and sovereignty Kudos to @Coinkite for the support!

On August 15-16, come visit the FREE Madeira booth at @BTC HEL You'll find carefully selected products that deliver security and quality. We're waiting for you! ⚡️ Nos dias 15 e 16 de agosto, vem conhecer o stand da FREE Madeira na @BTC HEL Vais encontrar produtos selecionados especialmente pela sua segurança e qualidade. Estamos à tua espera! @Coinkite @xellox @BitBox @Blockstream @BitcoinBrabant

Look what just arrived at FREE! ⚡ 10 new Bitcoin payment terminals, courtesy of Bitcoinize.  All made possible thanks to @MyFirstBitcoin and with support from @bitcoinbeachbr. We’re building something beautiful. 🌴 ___ Olhem só o que chegou nos chegou à FREE! ⚡ 10 novas máquinas de pagamento Bitcoin, cortesia da Bitcoinize.  Tudo graças à @My First Bitcoin e com apoio da @Praia Bitcoin Brazil⚡️. Estamos a construir coisas bonitas por aqui! 🌴

Join us for the next FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup! ⚡ We’re excited to welcome Thomas, who will give a talk on a bold and timely question: how do you transition a for-profit SaaS company into the decentralized world of Nostr, Bitcoin, and open source? This and other topics related to peer-to-peer markets and logistics will take the center stage of our talk. Everyone is welcome! 🗓️ 06/08 ⌚️ 06:30pm - 08:30pm 📍A Casa da Levada - Bar (44 Levada dos Piornais, Funchal) See you there? ——— Junta-te a nós no próximo FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup! ⚡ Desta vez recebemos o Thomas, que nos fará a seguinte questão: como se faz a transição de uma empresa SaaS com fins lucrativos para o mundo descentralizado do Nostr, Bitcoin e open source? Este e outros temas relacionados com mercados e logísticas peer-to-peer vão ser o centro da nossa conversa. Estão todos convidados! 🗓️ 06/08 ⌚️ 18:30 - 20:30 📍A Casa da Levada - Bar (44 Levada dos Piornais, Funchal) Vemo-nos lá?

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Aqui o Bitcoin funciona. E a vida também. Bem-vindo à Madeira. 🏝️ ⚡️ Bitcoin works here. So does a better lifestyle. Welcome to Madeira. 🏝️

🚀 Novo comerciante! A Vaculife.best - Olga Vdovskikh já aceita pagamentos em bitcoin ⚡️ A Olga oferece uma terapia chamada “Vacuum Recovery”, que tem como objetivo restaurar a circulação sanguínea, linfática e dos fluidos intracelulares. Esta técnica manual promove a eliminação de toxinas, reduz o inchaço e melhora a vitalidade geral, através do foco na ativação do sistema circulatório. 📍 Prazeres, Madeira - Portugal ⚡️ Pagamentos Lightning 💳 Cartões Bolt NFC suportados 🔐 Este comerciante tem 100% de controlo sobre o seu Bitcoin ⚡️ 🚀 New merchant! Vaculife.best - Olga Vdovskikh is now accepting bitcoin payments ⚡️ Olga offers a therapy called “Vacuum Recovery,” which aims to restore blood, lymphatic, and intracellular fluid circulation. This manual technique promotes the elimination of toxins, reduces swelling, and enhances overall vitality by focusing on the activation of the circulatory system. 📍 Prazeres, Madeira - Portugal ⚡️ Lightning payments 💳 Bolt Cards NFC supported 🔐 This merchant has 100% control on their Bitcoin

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FES recap ⚡️ O Daniel Kloser apresentou-nos um problema insular, nomeadamente aquele a que chama o Enigma Energético dos Açores. Vejam tudo no vídeo do youtube 🔗 Daniel Kloser presented us with an insular problem, one that he calls the Azores Energy Conundrum. Learn all about it on youtube 🔗

Coisas fixes a caminho 👀 Cool things are coming

Taking control of your money is the first step to breaking free from systems that don’t represent you. Live free. ₿ ⚡️ Controlar o teu dinheiro é o primeiro passo para não depender de sistemas que não te representam. Vive livre. ₿ 

🌟 Join us for the next FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup! 🌟 📢 Reminder! We have updated our monthly edition of the FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup. Everyone is invited to join! Attention bitcoiners! 🧡⚡ It's an excellent opportunity to enjoy, share experiences, and connect with the community. Meeting place Why Not? Restaurant Grill 28 Avenida do Infante, Funchal Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. RSVP now to secure your spot, and we’ll see you there! 🙌 ——— 🌟 Junte-se a nós no próximo FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup! 🌟 📢 Lembrete! Atualizámos o local de encontro da nossa edição mensal do FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup. Todos estão convidados a participar! Atenção Bitcoiners! 🧡⚡ É uma excelente oportunidade para desfrutar, partilhar experiências e conectar-se com a comunidade. Lugar do encontro Why Not? Restaurant Grill 28 Avenida do Infante, Funchal Quarta-feira, 2 de Julho de 2025 18h30 às 20h30. RSVP já confirme a sua presença para garantir o seu lugar e vemo-nos lá! 🙌

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FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup, Wed, Jul 2, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup

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🚀 Novo comerciante! Mark Vdovskikh já aceita pagamentos em bitcoin ⚡️ O Mark é um quiroprático que oferece cuidados personalizados baseados em técnicas manuais, com o objetivo de aliviar dores musculoesqueléticas sem recurso a cirurgia ou medicação. A sua abordagem enfatiza a importância da saúde da coluna vertebral, dos músculos e das articulações, promovendo as capacidades naturais de recuperação do corpo, em alinhamento com os princípios da quiroprática moderna. 📍 Prazeres, Madeira - Portugal ⚡️ Pagamentos Lightning 💳 Cartões Bolt NFC suportados 🔐 Este comerciante tem 100% de controlo sobre o seu Bitcoin ⚡️ 🚀 New merchant! Mark Vdovskikh is now accepting bitcoin payments ⚡️ Mark is a chiropractor who offers personalised care based on manual techniques, aimed at relieving musculoskeletal pain without the use of surgery or medication. His approach emphasises the importance of spinal, muscular, and joint health, promoting the body’s natural healing abilities in alignment with the principles of modern chiropractic care. 📍 Prazeres, Madeira - Portugal ⚡️ Lightning payments 💳 Bolt Cards NFC supported 🔐 This merchant has 100% control on their Bitcoin

🌟 Junta-te a nós no próximo FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup! 🌟 Atenção Bitcoiners - e Bitcoiners em processo 🧡⚡ 📍Why Not? Restaurant Grill - Avenida do Infante 28, Funchal 🗓️ Quarta-feira, 02/07 ⌚️18h30 às 20h30. Vemo-nos lá! 🙌 ⚡ 🌟 Join us for the upcoming FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup! 🌟 To all Bitcoiners - and Bitcoiners in progress 🧡⚡ 📍Why Not? Restaurant Grill - Avenida do Infante 28, Funchal 🗓️ Wednesday, July 2nd ⌚️6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See you in a bit! 🙌

🚀 New merchant! Novo Tahiti Restaurant is now accepting bitcoin payments ⚡️ A cozy restaurant in the heart of Funchal, known for its traditional Portuguese and Madeiran dishes. With friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s a local favourite for enjoying espetadas, fresh seafood, and other regional specialties. 📍 Funchal, Madeira - Portugal ⚡️ Lightning payments 💳 Bolt Cards NFC supported 🔐 This merchant has 100% control on their Bitcoin ⚡️ 🚀 Novo comerciante! O Novo Tahiti Restaurant já aceita pagamentos em bitcoin ⚡️ É um restaurante acolhedor no coração do Funchal, conhecido pelos seus pratos tradicionais portugueses e madeirenses. Com um ambiente descontraído e um serviço simpático, é um dos preferidos dos locais para saborear espetadas, peixe fresco e outras especialidades regionais. 📍 Funchal, Madeira - Portugal ⚡️ Pagamentos Lightning 💳 Cartões Bolt NFC suportados 🔐 Este comerciante tem 100% de controlo sobre o seu Bitcoin

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