@Jor I thought this was you

Reflecting on my trip to Kenya. This past week has changed how I understand bitcoin. It probably justifies a full length podcast, exploring many of the observations and experiences, but a few quick things to share: 1. Most people I spoke with used Bitcoin before learning about it or understanding it. Kenya implemented digital currency pre 2010 with m-Pesa, so the hurdle to using bitcoin is very low. Some folks do not have identification or access to traditional banking, and when they find out bitcoin has lower fees than m-Pesa it becomes obvious. 2. Women are the most effective at community building. As @npub17wh6...wa3f said during our interview, if you want to build community, involve women. In the US bitcoin is a male dominated space and I think we could benefit from taking a page out of their book. 3. Outside support goes a long ways in East Africa. Organization like @Blink Wallet @Fedi Trezor and of course, @My First Bitcoin have supported events and projects leading to tangible, measurable impact. From a link purchasing @EcoBitz a hand truck to transport glass bottles, to @Fedi providing accessible internet and helping to build physical infrastructure… @Afribit Kibera educating young women… there’s just so much to be stoked about. In the coming days, I will be sharing more and the film we shot will be released in mid June. If you want to attend the premiere, get tickets to the unconference in Prague hosted by my first bitcoin. One day before @BTC Prague

I made fun of people with TDS for years… now I see they were onto something. Trump is going to go down in history as the worst president the US has ever had. I voted for the guy 6 months ago and at this point he has become such a disgrace I actually think we would be better off with Kamla or sleepy joe.

Photos from Nairobi National Park Safari

A few snaps from yesterday. We visited @npub17wh6...wa3f and @EcoBitz in Mitaboni. Kelvin, the found of EcoBitz is turning glass bottles into sats, reducing waste and supporting the local youth. Such an awesome dude and glad to spend the day learning about how bitcoin is transforming his life.

A few snaps from yesterday. We visited @npub17wh6...wa3f and @EcoBitz in Mitaboni. Kelvin, the found of EcoBitz is turning glass bottles into sats, reducing waste and supporting the local youth. Such an awesome dude and glad to spend the day learning about how bitcoin is transforming his life.

Life throws curveballs at you once in a while.

Bitcoin Unconference 003. This is what grassroots, decentralized education looks like. Optimism and hope in the air… thanks to so many builders including @Felix and @thecore21m @₿itcoin Makueni 🇰🇪 @EcoBitz

121 sat fee to send a lightning transaction through primal wallet… almost as expensive as a base layer transaction.

Visited 2 circular economies today in Nairobi, Kenya. I was blown away by the grassroots education and collaboration happening here. Bitcoin is a pathway to freedom, sovereignty and hope.

Being a bitcoiner is a life hack. Where ever you go there’s a community of likeminded individuals working on the same mission as you. Nairobi has been awesome so far and the jet lag hasn’t even worn off!

At a restaurant in Nairobi. Table next to me is talking about how everyone working for UN related NGOs are losing their jobs due to Trump cutting USAID. Direct quote: “It went from feast to famine in 4 months.” Trump had so much going for him… I genuinely had optimism that trump v2 would be better than the alternative… but at this point I’d rather fund NGO nonsense than WW3 and the destruction of the global economy.

June 18-21 the best bitcoin event of the year is happening on Sandy Island. New Hampshire. Be there. CampNakamoto.com

Two firsts in the last 24 hours. First time stepping foot in Africa. First time seeing the northern lights! Excited to meet some Kenyan bitcoiners and spend some sats.