In 2022, we started a podcast to teach friends and family about Bitcoin. Trying to promote it online sparked the idea for NextBlock.
1177 sats received
This is what you get when a software engineer and a government analyst fall in love, discover Bitcoin, start a podcast, and then discover Nostr.
A new media company built on a fair, transparent attention marketplace.
#nextblock #attentionmarketplace #grownostr
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8/22/2025, 4 engagements
#Bitcoin didn’t just change
and
's finances, it changed their lives. More time, more freedom, and a new way to enjoy the everyday. Here’s how stacking #sats everyday transformed their family. Newest #podcast episode is streaming now!
🏙️ The Gentrification of Bitcoin 🏙️
Is Bitcoin losing its soul as it goes mainstream? In our latest episode,
and
dive into the heated “bits vs SATs” debate, explore how new money and big names are reshaping the culture, and ask: what gets lost when the outsiders become insiders?
Catch a sneak peek below then listen to the full episode for the real story behind Bitcoin’s identity crisis.
🎧 Full episode out now! #Bitcoin #Podcast #BitsVsSats
6/10/2025, 7 engagements
Your bank can freeze YOUR money without warning. No crime needed. This is why #Bitcoin matters.
#banking #freedom
"You get Bitcoin at the price you deserve."
Every day of hesitation has cost people millions. Who needs to hear this today?
#bitcoin #stacking
🚨 EPISODE OUT NOW: "The Cost of Ignoring #Bitcoin: What price are you paying by waiting?"
Share with your skeptical friends - we address all common objections!
📢 NEW EPISODE TOMORROW!
"Bitcoin is the best money ever invented."
#bitcoin #orangepill
5/12/2025, 7 engagements
Transparent records on Nostr: every transaction visible and queryable. This is what Twitter/Facebook could never build. #nostrsupremacy #attentionmarketplace
5/2/2025, 4 engagements
The fundamental difference: Legacy platforms track you WITHOUT consent while Nostr models create transparent, voluntary exchanges. How much is your #privacy worth? #bitcoin #nostr #digitalfreedom
5/2/2025, 4 engagements
's bounty system is changing engagement economics on #Nostr. 70% to top zapper, 10% split between random engagers. Have you tried it yet? Is this the future of discovery? #bitcoin #buzzbot
What's your sats-per-eyeball price? Most of us have no idea what our attention is actually worth in the marketplace. Mandana thinks it's WAY higher than zero. #bitcoin #grownostr #zaps
#Zapertising: Money talks, but does it need consent? The nuance behind zap-based advertising that Nostriches are experiencing daily. What's YOUR zap threshold for reading an ad? #bitcoin #nostr #plebchain
4/29/2025, 2 engagements
https://www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/p/fwb117
Hate it or love it, advertising has infiltrated #Nostr. Let's talk about it. Our newest episode streaming now, everywhere!
#Zapertising #Buzzbot #NextBlock
"If you're not paying me, I'm not watching." The rallying cry of the Nostr attention revolution. Should this be our standard for ALL digital interaction? #bitcoin #nostr #zaps
New episode dropping Tuesday!
"Attention Theft to Attention Wealth" explores how #Nostr is creating the first true #attentionmarketplace where YOU get paid for YOUR attention. We dive into #Zapertising, #Buzzbot, SIGs4SATs, and of course @NextBlock. The revolution isn't coming, it's already here on Nostr. #grownostr
#AI empowers creative minds to turn ideas into reality
#Innovation #Creativity #ValueForValue
https://www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/p/fwb116
From #Madeira - the real #Bitcoin Island, new Flirting with Bitcoin:
Can AI swap VC funding for freedom?
&
on #SovEng’s no-debt future. Zap sats! #ValueForValue
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4/23/2025, 3 engagements
New Flirting with Bitcoin:
Staying Sovereign While Engineering
&
vibe on #Nostr’s free web and
from #Madeira - the real #Bitcoin Island.
Zap us! #ValueForValue
Flirting with AI: Your new workforce for a sovereign future. #Bitcoin #Nostr #AI #SovEng
FWB116 - Can AI Replace Seed Funding? Staying Sovereign While Engineering
Can AI ditch VC cash for creator freedom?
New Flirting with Bitcoin:
&
on how #AIForCreators builds pro apps without angel funding. Live from #Madeira - the real #Bitcoin Island.
Zap some sats! #ValueForValue
Incredible things happening here at the
in #Madeira. This week
helps
understand the breakthrough innovations coming out of the Nostr's decentralized engineering department.
#zapstore #cashu #dvmcp #blossom #nextblock #soveng #nostr #grownostr
Imagine an island where #Bitcoin is just… normal. Madeira’s living it, and we’re here building
's attention marketplace with some of the brightest and passionate of #nostr. New episode’s up!
The Satoshi Savings Calculator Is Back!
3/21/2025, 3 engagements
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3/19/2025, 1 engagement
"Why are some Bitcoiners so unreasonable?" 🤔
calls out inconsistencies he sees in the #Bitcoin community. Catch his straightforward take on navigating our way out of the matrix in our latest episode. #CognitiveDissonance #Podcast
How
plans to turn lemons into lemonade with
integration. How to take advantage of #KYC requirements.
#grownostr
Why is #KYC such a dirty word?
makes another case for
Integration on #Nostr.
As if promoting something on social media wasn't tough enough... with no algorithms and a smaller, global audience, how can you get your message seen on #Nostr?
The trade-offs between job security and control over your life. Could smaller enterprises be the key to a more secure and fulfilling career?
#Bitcoin #FinancialFreedom #FamilyBusiness #WillWorkForBitcoin
Who is quitting their job in this economy?
! only 10 months after
quit his.
Do we really think
is that good of an idea? Tune in to hear all about the life-changing decision we just made!
2/6/2025, 10 engagements
This is what season 4 is about. Using #nostr to get people to understand #Bitcoin.
#nostrcity #grownostr
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https://fountain.fm/episode/TPSYEtsyZ70HVHrOrqZN
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1/30/2025, 3 engagements
📣 ANNOUNCING 📣
NextBlock Billboard
Advertising on a #Bitcoin standard.
A new way to market
and future technology projects direct to consumers without paying legacy social media.
Coming this summer!
#nextblock #grownostr #nostr #bitcoinstandard
A teaser clip for our highly anticipated (by @Ian & @mandana) next episode of FWB dropping this Thursday!
#nextblock #bitcoin #nostr
Does Nostr feel impossible to use sometimes? Come to commiserate with Mandana a bit and stay to hear how Ian thinks we can solve these problems.
Ep. 107 has dropped!
#nextblock #flirtingwithbitcoin #strike #grownostr
1/9/2025, 2 engagements
New episode drops later today!
“Strike Integration Is The Way”
Listen to this hit by
while you wait for the drop. 🔥
https://wavlake.com/track/4907308b-65d2-47f0-b903-c289b483924f
1/9/2025, 1 engagement
Happy New Year's Eve!
New episode dropping now!
In the newest FWB episode, Ian and Mandana discuss the intricacies of tech startups, funding in Silicon Valley, and the Bitcoin and Nostr ecosystem. They explore the challenges and strategies behind building their own company, nextblock, without relying on traditional VC funding. Emphasizing the importance of patience, technical leadership, and the unique dynamics of open-source projects, they delve into how Bitcoin's principles can redefine the approach to tech innovation. As they transition into the festive season, they also reflect on their personal experiences and the evolving journey of integrating Bitcoin into their daily lives.
12/31/2024, 5 engagements
Sitting down to record episode 108.
Join us on an electrifying journey as we take our groundbreaking social media app,
, from an idea to the global stage at the Adopting #Bitcoin Conference in El Salvador
12/25/2024, 6 engagements
We're in the culture 🔥🔥🔥
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New episode today!!!
and
officially go over the mission and features of
, their new social media company powered by #bitcoin and #nostr that pays you to watch ads or opt out of ads completely.
10/29/2024, 2 engagements
In all the excitement of getting ready for
, we forgot to post the latest episode of the pod.
In this episode
makes the case nostr is the start of a new decentralized music label with
leading the way.
10/11/2024, 5 engagements
#BTC Amsterdam #vibes
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How would y'all feel about a live show on something like #hivetalk where we have a discussion/answer questions you may have about the episode of the week?
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New Episode out Today!!!
https://fountain.fm/episode/YLfMG1DRP4f61hbqpuk7
and
discuss the
integration with #nostr, how this could be a blueprint for all other apps in the future, and how #nostr centric hardware, specifically mobile devices, could be on the horizon.
LISTEN NOW TO OUR 100th EPISODE
FEATURING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "NOSTR CITY" by
&
https://fountain.fm/episode/ptAhJ1zmDV9kOku1FzDR
#grownostr
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GET THE POWER BACK GET THE FREEDOM BACK GET AN NPUB AND JUST START WITH THAT
SEASON 4: NOSTR CITY STARTS TOMORROW!
FEATURING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "NOSTR CITY" BY X
9/9/2024, 3 engagements
8/16/2024, 1 engagement
Just like
said in episode 88. #ElSalvador is one step closer to becoming the Shenzhen of the western hemisphere.
8/13/2024, 3 engagements
This heat 🥵. It is affecting #mining operations?
Back in episode 23 we talked about how #Bitcoin actually helped Texas during a heatwave.
Miss us? Listen to this oldie but goodie ☀️⛏️
💋 99th EPISODE 💋
As we try to 🍊💊 people we love, we often reach the point where they want #bitcoin but don’t want to figure out how to buy and store it.
Our summer finale breaks down what we do when someone asks “Can
just do it for me?”
Stream & earn sats on
We’ll be back this fall! #bitkey #family
The Global Bank Run Continues
New Episode is out now!
Stream and earn sats on
https://fountain.fm/episode/Q3g11wQha0Eu06LvIw5o
#bitcoin #plebchain #podcast #Biden #Trump
The FWB crew is on vacation this week.
See you all in July!
NEW EPISODE
Change the money, change the world! Listen now to learn about the
,
's new open source project for #nostr.
Stream & earn sats on
https://fountain.fm/episode/UXPjhyrJeJ3znC01X8Z2
#bitcoin #plebchain #grownostr
Get in losers, we're going to #decentralize advertising on the internet.
Newest episode drops tomorrow - listen to learn about the @btcadserver ,
's new #opensource project.
#grownostr #nostr #bitcoin
We made it easy for you this election cycle.
You'll never lose your "Buy Bitcoin" button because it's printed on your shirt. Let everyone know you're voting with your dollars by ditching #fiat for #Bitcoin.
https://store.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/products/vote-for-bitcoin-unisex-tee
Will #Bitcoin ever become legal tender in #America?
#plebchain
They're pandering to us baby!
#Trump, #Biden, & #RFK have "spit their game". Are Bitcoiners interested? Are Bitcoiners even voting?
Stream now on
to earn sats
#plebchain #bitcoin #grownostr #podcast
With
's dad's help, we made this 60 second ad for the pod & aired it on our #FathersDay Special. Here is a sharable video to help anytime you're trying to 🍊💊 someone.
#bitcoin #plebchain
6/8/2024, 2 engagements
Good morning #nostr & #plebchain
This episode is the #HappyFathersDay gift you can give your dad.
Have you 🍊💊 him yet?
6/2/2024, 2 engagements
#FriendlyReminder
Train Your Brain to Think in #Bitcoin
5/29/2024, 1 engagement
This episode from last year is a great refresher on #RossUlbricht now that he’s back in the news.
On this episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss the original #SilkRoad, an infamous online marketplace where people could buy and sell drugs and other goods using #Bitcoin. We discuss the impact of Silk Road on the early Bitcoin community, including the challenges it posed to Bitcoin's reputation and the subsequent crackdown by law enforcement agencies.
We got your back!
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This week's episode inspired this #meme
Have you listened yet?
https://fountain.fm/episode/CnYrhViPwPZNAghY3GEY
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Feeling myself
#bitcoin #plebchain #meme #memes
Will #TikTok's new #digitalguillotine aka #digitine movement be the primer the masses need to eventually move to #Nostr & see #Bitcoin in action with the #value4value model?
Listen & earn sats on
https://fountain.fm/episode/CnYrhViPwPZNAghY3GEY
#plebchain
5/21/2024, 2 engagements
New episode dropping this week & we’re recording the next one tonight.
What’s been on your mind lately flirters? Did the #halving deliver? Or has hovering below the all time high given you the #Bitcoin blues?
Get your heart racing this Monday morning w/ Flirting w/ #Bitcoin💓💬
W/ some quitting motivation if you need it 🔥
Recording tonight! Question for #Nostr
How much of your attention does it take to be influenced? By a stranger? A celebrity? A digital public figure? A person you personally know?
Who ranks highest?
5/13/2024, 1 engagement
#HappyMothersDay 🍊💊 your mom on #Bitcoin yet? I have 🧡
Ian finally escaped the Fiat Mines. Now what’s next?
#Bitcoin #GrowNostr #FreeAgent
5/11/2024, 2 engagements
America. A country ruled by schizophrenic octogenarians using draconian laws to scare its people away from #Bitcoin & freedom.
Listen & earn sats on
#plebchain
5/11/2024, 1 engagement
We’re a little riled up this week - just the way you like us. We talk #Samourai arrest, money laundering laws, #Napster, #BitTorrent, #octogenarians, #CampusProtests , & more.
Listen & earn sats on
#bitcoin #plebchain
5/10/2024, 1 engagement
“You deserve to be a slave to their decisions” 😏
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5/9/2024, 3 engagements
Ian makes it easy to understand these boring things 🙃 He explains why the halving block was worth 40 #Bitcoin, in two minutes. What a gentleman 💜
