Student of Bitcoin

Cairo to Cape: T-5 days

Website has been updated!

Take a look and get access to the first chapter 📖

www.cairotocape.com

Cairo to Cape: T-6 days

Manuscript is ready, now it's all up to my illustrator!

He sent me a sample of what the book would look like. It's called typesetting (TIL)

What do you think? https://blossom.primal.net/0a7faeb66b93a2de14e1cbcf4e875258540c1337f8395a96602580380a50b329.mov

CairotoCape: T-7 days to go

My editor finished the manuscript! 🥳

I've been reviewing it on my @daylightco realizing how many small things I've missed out on because I wasn't using ‘pen and paper’

Some more edits and it’s all up to the illustrator. Going to be a close call 😅

Was editing in a moving car so writing looks like scribbles 😰

Cairo to Cape: T-10 days to go!

New illustration alert: Anuja and I am climbing Sapitwa, the tallest peak in Malawi.

Did you know Sapitwa means 'Do not come here' in Chichewa?

Our guide didn't tell us this until we came back to the base camp lol

Cairo to Cape: T-11 days 😱

Not as much progress on my end as I was learning so much in Oslo.

Editing is nearly done, and illustrations are nearing completion as well.

Here we are at JuicyB (Uganda) when it opened in 2024

Will share more tmr! https://blossom.primal.net/125168523efcb0b0fb56ec9eba7dae7fe66bf2d0d7ab751ceadc428e7dd8ed9b.png

CairotoCape Book T-22 days

Printed a draft with the new illustrations of each country.

Each one captures a design element from that region, along with some facts of the country.

CairotoCape Book T-28 days

My illustrator received bitcoin via

and paid himself in Kenyan Shillings using

He finished the call with "Now I'm interested!"

As bitcoin becomes usable in everyday life, adoption is inevitable.

Our Pitch Day is locked in!

The 9 teams will pitch to a panel of judges on Sunday, April 5th, from the foothills of the Himalayas (Dharamshala). 0.1 BTC is up for grabs

Shout out to Bitshala for hosting us at their Summit.

If you'd like to take part or support the Pitch Day, feel free to reach out. https://blossom.primal.net/540fec2b444bd52a9478602e298268f6aa91b25e9cef0b4a91e76413b0b335b2.mov

The last two weeks in India has been a blessing!

We had plenty quality time with the family to celebrate a birthday. Ate our way through chettinad cuisine. Eating on a banana leaf hits differently.

Can’t forget the temples, each one an architectural wonder. One from my dads hometown dates back to 1010 AD 🤯

It was also refreshing to be able to speak Tamil on a daily basis!

I even managed to fit in a Bitcoin meet up amongst all of us 😎

spitting major facts on the misconceptions and realities in the Middle East and Africa

Went to a coffee and paint workshop yesterday and painted my rendition of ‘seeing the world with an orange lens’

Inspired from SPC

https://wavlake.com/track/3430b377-4052-4269-8feb-a2d439d45e3b

The original verse “See the world through a purple lens with an orange blend”

Anyone from Japan here?

We plan on visiting for a few months in the summer and would love to connect!

Opened up the soap bar to find a good chunk of the bottom missing!

A shrinkflation story 😰

WTF!!!!!

How do let go of Luka 😓

Are there any nostr conferences/gatherings planned this year?

Dom Bei with the hilarious (summer movie trailer) intro for this panel at Plan B El Salvador

Landed in El Salvador and paid for our visas in bitcoin 🤯

Got picked up by @Napoleon Osorio and the Bit Driver team 🚘

Will report back on adoption of Bitcoin within the area 🤞🏽

15 months ago we made our way to Egypt, our first time in Africa. Since then, we've traveled overland to Cape Town visiting 10 countries along the way to learn how each community uses #bitcoin.

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We've met the most kind and giving humans along the way and had the opportunity to connect with them at the African Bitcoin Conference.

One post won't do justice so I will share highlights in the coming days.

We're now leaving Africa and it feels bittersweet. We will be back and look forward to the day we land again on this beautiful continent!

The culture king of #Bitcoin @440UrPp using crosswords at the Africa Bitcoin Conference to highlight our progress in the space!

This man thinks differently 🧐

#abc24

spitting truth at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Nairobi

“Remove apps from our lives that no company and no country can corrupt”

“We have the agency to choose what we follow”

“This takes decision and work”

“Study Hip Hop while coding for Bitcoin” 😎

We landed in Egypt 14 months ago and made our way to Cape Town across the eastern coastline of Africa 🇪🇬🇪🇹🇰🇪🇺🇬🇷🇼🇹🇿🇲🇼🇿🇲🇧🇼🇿🇦

We’re on our final stop to spend the African Bitcoin Conference in Nairobi!

Excited to meet like minded people and learn how we can bring bitcoin to the masses.

If you’re here early, hit us up!

New community alert in Mohlakeng, Johannesburg!

Having issues with publishing an article on

What other relays can I try?

Had a blast with

in Gabarone. If you plan heading to Botswana, he's the guy you need to meet.

GM Nostriches!

I’ve had a few convos with (btc only) founders who are in the process of raising money.

Any angels or VCs lurking out here!? I’d love to connect and pick your brain.

VC world is a little new, any feedback would be much appreciated!

GM!

Anyone come across a list of bitcoin only companies? Wallets, rewards, infrastructure, mining, etc.

Any category is okay. Trying to see if anything like this already exists.

A nod to many individuals who helped us along the way!

https://m.primal.net/LdLz.png We present the 5 "S" of Bitcoin, a mental model to help you on your bitcoin journey.

Study: learn and keep an open mind Save: you can mine, earn or buy Secure: take custody "not your keys, not your coins" Spend: buy products or services at a local business Spread: share your knowledge with others

If supply chain can have 5 "S" why can't bitcoin!?

Looking for a VPS to run BTCPayServer

Looking at LunaNode, Clovyr, Voltage. I don't suspect too much volume to start. Would you recommend one over the other?

Is it possible to delete notes on primal? I had some issues with a post and ended up with duplicates.

Had a blast at

and a huge shout out @AdamCowperthwait

for hosting us.

This place will surprise you! You can stay, eat, drink, and white water raft with bitcoin!

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🚨 NEW LOGO 🚨

Books, articles, podcasts, memes, music and more. Yet very few truly understand bitcoin.

The barrier to entry? Curiosity and willingness to learn.

We hope to capture this essence through our new logo.

A play on 'S'tudent and a question mark.

Learn more about our trip to Malawi, visiting the local Bitcoin community, learning about their Kwacha and even getting a tattoo!

New article about

If you haven't heard his music yet, you're missing out on straight 🔥 🎶

https://yakihonne.com/article/[email protected]/The-Musical-Genius-in-Tanzania-z81fg6

Uganda was meant to be a 1-week trip. It ended up being a 3-month adventure, connecting with entrepreneurs, building businesses, and riding a ton of boda-bodas! (bike taxis)

The star of the show? Bitcoin Kampala. In such a short period since their inception, they've had a profound impact on the community.

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https://yakihonne.com/article/[email protected]/Bitcoin-Kampala-A-Catalyst-For-Change-gtr844

Anyone have a similar issue to this when creating a Publication on Highlighter?

Serious question. How do track your sats expenses?

Is there a tool you use specifically for budgeting/tracking?

Or do you export csv from wallet and manage in excel/google sheet?

How much do you know about Rwanda?

We visited Kigali earlier this year and were shocked!

-Plastic is banned -NBA approved arena -Ranked 2nd for MICE in Africa

Check out the new article here:

After a year on the road, we’re excited to announce a new project!

It wasn’t easy finding trusted providers that accepted sats and understood its value.

We’d like to change that and highlight bitcoin preferred tour operators around the world.

Get ready to experience your sats!

Fresh juice was very accessible before arriving in Uganda. We had grown accustomed to it during our three months in Jordan and Egypt, and found it odd to see it missing in Kampala. Located on the equator, the country is lush and green. Within the city, fruits are sold everywhere yet no fresh juice was seen.

When we brought this up, our friends quickly pointed out slushy-like machines that claimed to offer "juice." It was quite clear they were made from concentrate and not real fruit. After digging further, we realized that sugary juice made from concentrate was all the locals knew. A glass would cost 1,000 UGX (0.27 USD). Unless one were privileged enough to visit a restaurant where fresh juice was served, it came at a price out of reach for most Ugandans, up to 20,000 UGX (5.42 USD)

We were desperate for affordable, fresh juice and decided to solve the problem ourselves. Juicy B was born. Its goal? To provide 100% natural juice to the community at an affordable price, and act as a Bitcoin literacy hub for customers and other merchants - a model for others to replicate and feel comfortable using bitcoin in their business.

Fortunately, a small store near the main university gate was available for rent. With the space confirmed, we rolled our sleeves and got to work. There aren't any large retailers in Uganda (Home Depot, Rona, Walmart, etc). Imagine each aisle of these stores translating to a different street in Kampala. Paint is found in one neighborhood, lumber - across the city, tools - in another area, you get the point. Not having materials accessible in a central area did make it difficult but we managed thanks to our friends and partners (shout out to Brindon and Afan). We designed the logo and the interior, built custom furniture, painted, and stocked the basic supplies.

Even before we opened, our hypothesis was playing out. Two of our suppliers (clothing and plants) accepted a portion of their payment in bitcoin. The space felt like a superpower, showcasing the benefits of bitcoin. What used to be a 40-minute conversation with a merchant only needed 5 within the boundary of our store.

Within three weeks, from ideation, we had our soft launch!

even dropped us a track, Juicy B! It's been 7 months so far and what a pleasant surprise. Approximately 20-25% of our revenue is received in bitcoin, our employee receives 50% of their salary in bitcoin and our loyalty program is bitcoin-based!

If you have an idea, go for it, you'll never know unless you take the first step. Next, the Rwanda you didn't know.

https://wavlake.com/album/8841ce55-9fb9-4439-9daa-06cfdaba68ea

Looking for a part time CTO and a web developer ASAP, will pay in sats of course!

If you know anyone please share their contact info 🙏🏽 would highly appreciate it!!

Kick-off Monday with a verse from

"Tick tock, next block, this is a major epoch, my seed phrase I keep on lock" - Tokyo Citadel

24 hours, 3 countries, 1 Bitcoin interaction in each - could this be a record!?

The Bitcoin Xmas Roadtrip last year changed our lives.

& Guantai

Countless tracks have been dropped and multiple Bitcoin-preferred businesses launched since the roadtrip.

New article alert: The Bitcoin Xmas Roadtrip

https://studentofbitcoin.com/the-bitcoin-xmas-road-trip/

PS. working on sharing articles using a NOSTR tool

The best platform to share articles on Nostr?

I came across

(couldn’t get it to work 😓)

suggested

Any others?

So much bitcoin happening in Kenya! Gridless, Bitcoin Dada, Tando, Matatus are just a few.

New article drop! Kenya: A Bitcoin Haven

https://studentofbitcoin.com/kenya-a-bitcoin-haven/

🙏

for making our time in Addis so memorable:

-Learned about the ETB, hydroelectric potential and mining -Presented to 100+ students (building with bitcoin) -Ate a lot of injera!

New article:

https://studentofbitcoin.com/ethiopia-the-new-frontier-for-bitcoin-mining/

If only all all the ‘solutions’ were this transparent

We won’t be moving around the next two months! 🥳 It gives me the opportunity to catch up on all the articles I’ve been meaning to write from our experience the past year.

Will slowly cross each off the list. Stay tuned!

you’re going to be featured soon on the TZ edition 😎

When we arrived in Egypt last Oct it was our first time encountering a big variance between the bank rate and street rate. 1 USD = 31 EGP at the bank while the same 1 USD would fetch 37 EGP on the streets, a 20% premium. We had a chance to learn more about this and how it impacted the locals during our two-month stay. https://m.primal.net/KtFX.jpg

https://studentofbitcoin.com/the-dollar-dilemma-in-egypt/