Mass adoption doesn't happen when people learn about Bitcoin; it happens when the technology disappears into the background. The future belongs to a modular stack where Lightning provides the global rails, Stablecoins via Taproot Assets provide merchant stability, and Fedimints provide free, private community scaling.
By integrating eCash directly into social protocols like Nostr, we turn every local trade into a global zap. We don't need one giant app to win; we need a million local circular economies connected by the speed of light. 🌍⚡️
#Bitcoin #Lightning #Nostr #FutureOfPayments
Is Bitcoin Aruba a custodial solution?
Large lightning channels are not just "expensive on-chain transfers in disguise." They are the high-capacity highways that make the whole network move.
As I mentioned in my previous note, dismissals of these channels as "corporate-only" ignore the reality of recurring business. Whether it’s a retailer handling thousands in daily sales, a developer paying contractors, or an employer paying 150+ staff through a third-party payroller, these "Wumbo" channels act as revolving liquidity pipes. They provide sub-second finality and bypass the L1 bottleneck for hundreds of transactions at once.
We aren't just building for "yacht buyers"—we're building the infrastructure that lets any mid-sized business operate with institutional-grade efficiency. ⚡️🚀 #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork
The "Micropayment Only" myth just died. ⚰️⚡️
Seeing a $1,000,000 transaction settle between @SD_Markets and @krakenfx in just 0.47 seconds is a watershed moment for #Bitcoin scalability.
This isn't just about coffee anymore. When we see channels with 11.3 BTC+ capacity, we are looking at the future of:
🏠 $450k Property settlements
🏎️ $80k Vehicle purchases
💼 Monthly corporate payroll
By bypassing the main layer, these high-value transfers settle instantly with near-zero fees. It offers a massive operational advantage over the slow, costly wait times of traditional bank transfers or even base-layer on-chain transactions.
We are moving toward a world where the speed of business finally matches the speed of the internet. The bridge between TradFi efficiency and Bitcoin sovereignty is being built in real-time.
What’s the next milestone? $10M? $100M? The rails are ready. 🛡️🚀
#bitcoin #lightningnetwork #scalability #fintech #sovereignty #v4v #business
Morning #Nostr! ☕️
Seeing a lot of red in the legacy markets and a shakeout in the sats price this week. For the newcomers: don’t panic. This is where the "investor" becomes a "Bitcoiner."
My 20+ years working in TradFi have shown me that legacy systems fear volatility because they are built on fragile debt. Bitcoin thrives on it because it's built on truth.
💡 Knowledge Drop: In a down market, your greatest asset isn't your stack—it’s your infrastructure.
Use this time to test your #NWC (Nostr Wallet Connect) permissions.
Clean up your labels in your business or personal accounting.
Verify your NIP-05. Reputation is the only thing that doesn't draw down in a bear market.
Stay sovereign, stay pragmatic. 🛡️⚡️
#bitcoin #plebchain #grownostr #v4v #compliance #business #bearmarket
Hello #Nostr! ⚡️
After 20+ years working in the TradFi trenches, I finally took the "Orange Pill"—slowly, then all at once.
I’m bridging the gap between the legacy financial world and the sovereign web. I just published my first deep-dive on YakiHonne about my 5-year journey from a Bitvavo trader to a pragmatic Bitcoiner paying for burgers via Lightning. 🍔⚡️
I'm here to share insights on how entrepreneurs can navigate the "Great Transition" using tools like #Bringin, #Fedi, and #NWC without losing their minds (or their licenses).
I'm looking to connect with:
🇳🇱 Dutch & European Bitcoiners
💼 Entrepreneurs building on Lightning/Nostr
⚖️ FinTech & RegTech pioneers
If you believe in bridging TradFi to the Sovereign Web, please give this a boost! 🙏
#introductions #plebchain #bitcoin #grownostr #compliance #micar #v4v #coffeechain
View article →Most talk on Nostr right now is noise about the Epstein files; let’s talk signal. RailsX just launched as the first Lightning-native DEX.
It’s P2P, self-custodial, and bridges Bitcoin to stablecoins without leaving the network. This is how we scale Bitcoin as a global medium of exchange while keeping the principles of sovereignty and decentralization intact.
Real P2P trading is here. Stop doomscrolling, start building. ₿
Stop scanning QR codes like it’s 2021. The "Remote Control" era of Bitcoin is finally here. ⚡️📲
I’ve been testing the NWC (Nostr Wallet Connect) integration on Bringin recently, and it’s a revelation for UX. It’s basically 'Open Banking' for the #Plebchain.
I linked my social wallet (in my case Club Orange, but also works with Alby and Zeus) to my Bringin dashboard. Now, without ever leaving the Bringin app, I can:
✅ See my real-time sats balance from my connected wallet.
✅ Buy/Sell directly to that wallet in a single click.
✅ Send and Receive sats remotely through the Bringin interface.
The Takeaway:
NWC is the 'USB-C' connector that lets your apps talk to each other. You get the unified, polished UX of a high-end bank, but *you* keep the keys.
If your favorite wallet or app isn't NWC-compatible in 2026, you're missing out on the most seamless way to live on a Bitcoin standard. 🤙🕶️
#NWC #BitcoinUX #Sovereignty #Bringin #Alby #Zeus #ClubOrange #Plebchain #ValueForValue
2026 is the year 'definitions' become your shield. 🛡️
Under MiCA, if you hold your own keys, you aren't a 'Service Provider.' You're just a person with a digital sovereign.
My rule of thumb for 2026: If the app has a 'Forgot Password' button, it's a reporting entity (DAC8). If it has a 'Seed Phrase,' it's a private tool. Build your business on the latter. ⚡️🤙
#MiCA #SelfCustody #BitcoinCompliance
The 2028 Dutch Box 3 "Growth Tax" is the ultimate boss fight for HODLers. 🎮
Technical privacy (Fedimint/e-cash) is our shield, but the BV is the legal armor. Don't just hide—structure. The circular economy isn't a hobby anymore; it’s a defensive necessity. 🛡️🌌
#Bitcoin #Fedimint #Privacy #TaxSovereignty #Netherlands2026
Check out our latest microlearning.
Compliance Quick Tip for #Bitcoin Merchants: If you are a small business accepting sats directly (e.g., via BTCPay Server) and self-custodying, your AML/KYC requirements are dramatically lower than a traditional PSP (Payment Service Provider). The rule of thumb: If you never hold customer funds, you are likely not a Money Transmitter. Focus on transaction monitoring for suspicious activity, not customer onboarding. Ask me your setup-specific question in the replies! #LightningNetwork #BizOnBitcoin
Have we reached the bottom yet?
Just set up a new Blink wallet and successfully connected it to the Bringin app via NWC! Super smooth process. Now I can not only buy/sell Bitcoin directly from my IBAN over Lightning, but also send and receive Bitcoin from and to my Blink acc. right within the Bringin app. Pretty cool to see this level of integration.
Big thanks to
@Blink Wallet and the
@Bringin | The Complete ₿itcoin App team.
#Nostr #Bitcoin #Lightning #Bringin #Blink #NWC
Google is diving deeper into Bitcoin! 🚀 They're working on making Bitcoin wallets as easy to use as your regular web2 apps, even aiming for login with your Google account. This came from Kyle Song at Google Cloud at the Bitcoin Tech Carnival in Hong Kong.
Key takeaways:
* Simplifying Bitcoin access for everyone.
* Boosting wallet usability and security to web2 standards.
* Exploring zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) and other tech to build trust and reliability.
* Collaborating with the Bitcoin industry and integrating with web3 projects.
Think logging into your Bitcoin wallet with your Google account! 🤯 Google sees the 2024 spot Bitcoin ETFs as a big opportunity and has been working with Bitcoin devs for a while now. They're focused on lowering the barrier to entry for mainstream users and tackling the tech challenges of bridging traditional finance and blockchain. They're also looking at things like layer 1/layer 2 solutions, MPC, and data indexing. #Bitcoin #Google #Web3 #Crypto #ZKP
What do you all think about this move by Google?
Bitcoin: The only money you truly own. No permission needed. No censorship possible. That's freedom. ⚡️ #Bitcoin #CensorshipResistance #OwnYourKeys
Hey Nostr! 👋 Pierre here, founder of Simon Consulting. I help Bitcoin firms and VASPs in Europe navigate the regulatory landscape, especially with MiCA. Think of me as your compliance guide. I also run Simon Academy, an online training platform where you can level up your knowledge on all things regulatory – and there's some great free content to get you started! I'm a big believer in Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, and passionate about making Bitcoin mainstream. I regularly post articles about Bitcoin, other virtual assets, and new developments in payments (both fiat and crypto). Excited to be here and connect with the community! Check out my training platform:
