Pierre Simon

Back home in the Netherlands since Friday! 🇳🇱

It was an emotional week in Aruba saying goodbye to my uncle, but being back on my island re-grounding with family was so deeply needed. 💙

One last observation on the payment front: alongside Sentoo, I also saw Pay.aw out there—another QR payment option. Sentoo itself is actually pretty slick since it's an instant bank transfer, but merchants still pay processing fees.

The biggest hurdle on the island right now isn't consumer adoption—it's government perception. Local regulators and authorities still treat Bitcoin and crypto as high-risk, making adoption an uphill climb.

Lightning (and ecash) remains light-years ahead: open, instant, global, and drastically cheaper for merchants. The local appetite for digital payments is already there—now it's just a matter of shifting mindsets and replacing the legacy banking rails! ⚡️🇦🇼

cc: @BitcoinAruba #Aruba #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Payments #CircularEconomy

Pro tip for building a daily passive #Bitcoin yield loop: ⚡️

1️⃣ Start Free or Go Pro on

: Free tier: 21 sats/day (3 missions × 7 sats) with $0 investment. Pro tier: Boosts daily missions to 21 sats each + unlocks 2 bonus missions (like #SatsCipher).

2️⃣ Reinvest: Convert your earned sats into USDB ($1 USDB = $1 USD).

3️⃣ Compound: Hold USDB in your wallet (Xverse Wallet or

) to earn daily BTC yield (starts at just 10 USDB min!).

Zero upfront capital needed to kickstart the engine, but compounding those earnings takes it to the next level! 🍊💊

#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #USDB #SatsStacking #Nostr

Arrived in Aruba yesterday after my uncle passed away. Good to be back 'home' with family. 💙

Hit the barber today and ran into an old colleague from my Aruban police force days! When it came time to pay, it was cash or a local payment method called Sentoo.

From a user perspective, Sentoo was flawless—scan a QR code, hit a payment link, open the local bank app, and approve. Seamless. But looking at it through a technical and merchant cost lens, Lightning and

still blow it out of the water. ⚡️🥜

Numo Pay would have been an absolute game-changer for this merchant—instant, zero-fee tap-to-pay offline via ecash, backing up directly to

. The island is already comfortable with QR-based instant payments... now we just need to help local shops swap out the legacy banking middleman for sovereign rails! 🇦🇼

cc:

#Aruba #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Cashu #BTCPayServer #Payments

Just got back from a fantastic holiday in beautiful Gran Canaria! Paid for everything using my

debit card, which means indirectly every coffee, meal, and tap was powered by Bitcoin. ⚡️🍊

Back at it today: heading into Amsterdam for a 12 PM lunch meeting with a fellow Bitcoiner &

member, while putting the final touches on the new

website and portal.

We’re getting ready to launch with 3 brand-new, short FREE microlearning courses: 1️⃣ Bitcoin for Business 2️⃣ Nostr for Business 3️⃣ Zapvertising

Really excited about expanding our scope beyond just compliance & risk into actionable business strategy—all laser-focused on accelerating the Bitcoin circular economy! Stay tuned. 🚀 #Bitcoin #CircularEconomy #Nostr #Amsterdam

We all know the value of Zaps on Nostr, but have you heard of the "Send a gift" feature on Facebook? I read through Meta’s official T&Cs for it, and the fine print is a complete joke.

Meta explicitly states that these gifts have "no monetary value" and that they retain "sole discretion" over whether a creator ever gets a dime—all while deducting credit card fees and corporate "bad debt" from the creator's cut. Contrast that with a Zap: actual sovereign money settling peer-to-peer instantly, with zero platform fees or corporate permission required. Web2 forces you to buy centralized database credits and hope an intermediary passes a fraction along, but true value-for-value belongs on open protocols. ⚡

#Nostr #ValueForValue #Zaps #Bitcoin

Happy Monday from the sun! 🌞 Starting the week with a clear thought on the circular economy:

If we want a parallel ecosystem to succeed, we have to actively build it. That means aggressively supporting the small businesses trading right here on Nostr.

Buying from them, zapping them, promoting their products, liking their posts, and giving them the exposure they deserve. Volume follows attention. 📈

I’m making it a personal priority starting today. Our economic sovereignty depends on closing these loops. Who is joining me? 👇

#Bitcoin #Nostr #CircularEconomy #SupportSmallBusiness

Just caught up on the 83rd edition of the Weekly Nostr Recap—huge shoutout to

and everyone contributing to this essential newsletter!

Seeing the data laid out is incredible. We aren't just looking at an open social protocol anymore; we are watching a global, sovereign marketplace form right in front of us. From small merchants like Beck & Bulow moving high-quality products purely for Sats, to real-world impact projects raising hundreds of thousands of Sats permissionless like Burgos' initiative.

The analytics show the true velocity of a parallel circular economy in action. The growth is real, the tools are ready, and the builders are here.

If you aren’t reading this weekly update, you're missing the true heartbeat of Nostr. Keep up the phenomenal work! 🤝⚡️

#Nostr #Bitcoin #CircularEconomy #Value4Value

Happy Friday! ☀️ Bringing you some free stacking tips to kick off the weekend.

Here is the exact blueprint I use to build a self-custodial BTCFi stacking machine entirely hands-free:

1️⃣ Set up a monthly SEPA transfer to

(flawless Euro-to-LN gateway). 2️⃣ Use Bringin's [Buy to wallet] feature to stream sats directly to a static Lightning Address on

. 3️⃣ Swap those sats to USDB natively inside Blitz to generate local volume and unlock higher yield tiers (3.5% up to 6.0% APY). 4️⃣ Watch the Spark network auto-distribute daily Bitcoin rewards directly into your self-custodial vault.

Best part? These earned sats are instantly spendable anywhere Bitcoin is accepted. And since we are accumulating at a low right now, the value of those stacked sats will only go up from here—making this the ultimate maximum-benefit savings vehicle.

Sovereign wealth, optimized yield, zero legacy bank friction.

#Bitcoin #BTCFi #LightningNetwork #Spark #StackingSats

Dropping a quick personal recommendation for anyone looking to level up their Bitcoin knowledge without falling asleep over a textbook: you have to try out the Satsman app.

I started out on their free tier, but I liked it so much that I upgraded all the way to a paid tier, and now I'm on their Founding Member tier. It completely maximizes my daily earnings and includes their full SBI Intelligence Programme for free.

The app makes learning incredibly easy. You complete short tasks like an "Orange Pill Poll" or "Sats Price Discovery" that take less than 30 seconds per mission. You instantly stack real sats straight to your wallet while playing educational games like SatsCipher and SatsStack.

Because I love this gamified approach, I’ve officially partnered up at

with the team at Satsman to bridge the gap between their app and our deeper training paths. 🤝

Want to try the 30-second missions yourself, or looking at this from a company training angle?

📩 Drop me a DM. Let me know if you want my personal app referral link or the corporate program info, and I'll send it right over!

#Bitcoin #StackSats #SovereignTech #NostrPlebs #SimonAcademy #Satsman

The ultimate irony of the Bitcoin space: the network's biggest advocate doesn't use self-custody.

While individual Bitcoiners live by "not your keys, not your coins," a multi-billion-dollar Wall Street giant like Strategy Inc. (MicroStrategy) plays by entirely different rules. For them, true self-custody is a legal and auditing impossibility.

This became explicitly clear last week when Saylor programmatically sold 32 BTC to meet corporate dividend obligations, only to turn right around days later and buy 1,550 BTC using an At-The-Market stock arbitrage engine.

Instead of a private seed phrase, their massive treasury is split across heavily regulated titans like Coinbase Custody, Fidelity Digital Assets, and traditional mega-banks acting as collateral agents. Every single transaction relies on cold storage vaults, complex multi-signature approval rings, and strict regulatory compliance.

Saylor accepts this counterparty risk because it’s the only legal framework that allows a corporate balance sheet to absorb hundreds of thousands of coins. Sovereign individuals hold the keys; institutions hold the audited custody contracts. Both are driving adoption, just on entirely different playing fields.

#Bitcoin #MicroStrategy #Custody #InstitutionalCrypto

Happy Sunday! ☕

I initially checked out Satsman to see if it was just another high-promise, low-value platform cluttering the space. But because I value real Bitcoin education, the architecture caught my attention. It’s pure proof of work.

You spend a few minutes a day completing fun, highly technical educational missions about the protocol. Doing the work is what actually earns you sats—distributed daily. Earning thousands of sats just as a free user is entirely doable in a short amount of time.

The model made so much sense to me that I didn't just stay a free user; I took the leap to become a founder to help scale it. As a founder, the earnings accelerate by at least 3x, plus much more. That's how I've personally stacked over 140,000 sats in a very short period. No marketing fluff, just structured onboarding for the network.

If you want to put in the proof of work and try the free missions out for yourself, drop me a DM and I'll send over access. ⚡

#Bitcoin #ProofOfWork #Satsman #Education

Serious question: Why are so many "hardcore" Bitcoiners still spending 90% of their day screaming into the void on X, feeding Elon’s engagement algorithms, and dealing with shadowbans?

You claim to love censorship-resistant, decentralized protocols for your money, yet you willingly open a corporate app to beg for permission to speak.

If you are still prioritizing Web2 clout over building the sovereign social layer, you aren’t a maximalist—you’re just a hypocrite looking for likes.

The protocol is right here. Why are you still over there?

#Nostr #Bitcoin #Sunday #GrowNostr

Great job to

and the

developers on continuously expanding the fiat list in the Numo app!

Just a minor housekeeping note for the dev team: Currently, the list includes the old Netherlands Antilles Guilder (ANG). The Netherlands Antilles dissolved back in 2010, and the currency has officially been replaced by the Caribbean Guilder (XCG) for Curaçao and Sint Maarten.

Time for a quick ISO code swap in the backend to keep the fiat options perfectly up to date! 🇨🇼

#Cashu #Numo #Bitcoin #UIUX

My two cents on Saylor’s sale of Bitcoin:

His 32 BTC liquidation to pay out equity dividends completely shatters his dogmatic "never sell" slogan. But honestly, the hypocrisy runs way deeper than just the sale.

How can you quote the white paper while keeping over 843,000 BTC locked up in corporate institutional custody accounts? Satoshi explicitly wrote the white paper to eliminate the need for "trusted third parties." Saylor didn't escape the legacy banking system; he just built a leveraged corporate proxy wrapper right back into it.

By forcing a sale to cover local financial liabilities, the market just proved two immutable truths:

1. Intermediary custody always introduces counterparty risk.
2. Bitcoin is not dead capital to be hoarded by corporate custodians—it is electronic cash designed for settlement, exactly as Satoshi intended.

The white paper remains undefeated.

#Bitcoin #Satoshi #NotYourKeys #MediumOfExchange

Any plebs on here offering P2P exchange services from AWG (Aruban Florin) to BTC? 🇦🇼⚡️

Preferably looking for someone with a local Aruban bank account for a smooth, direct transfer. Drop me a DM or reply if you can help or know a trusted local peer. Let's keep it in the network! 🤝🍊 #Aruba #Bitcoin #P2P

09:15 AM. ☕️

Day 57. The view from 8 weeks of consistency is VIVID.

Smashed my daily stacking floor before Europe even woke up. It’s not just about the sats; it's about the architecture:

🧊 Vault is locked. ⚡️ Daily yield is flowing. 📱 Sovereign spending is primed.

Hit a significant personal milestone in the spending wallet today—the system is working.

We don't track price; we track discipline. 8 weeks down. A lifetime of sovereignty to go.

#Day57 #Bitcoin #Plebchain #Grownostr #StackingSats #VividVision #Sovereignty

As some of you might know I have been a fan and active user of

for a while now. Recently I’ve been testing their newest product Bringin Connect and it is the missing piece for managing Bitcoin liquidity in Europe. 🟠🌍

What makes it so effective is the clear separation of flows:

🟠 Buy Connection: Direct to your on-chain Bitcoin wallet (perfect for cold storage/HODLing). You get a dedicated vIBAN; send Euros, and BTC arrives in your vault instantly.

🟠 Sell Connection: This is the game-changer. It gives you a unique Lightning address connected directly to your existing bank account. No new accounts, no complex setup—it's an invisible bridge.

I’ve tested both, and they work flawlessly. It’s a professional way to stay sovereign while keeping your fiat and Bitcoin worlds connected. 🤝⚡️

#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BringinConnect #PlebChain #HODL #Sovereignty

The "Invisible Infrastructure" just went into overdrive. ⚡️🧱

Starting March 30, Square is auto-enabling Bitcoin Lightning payments for 4 million merchants. This isn't a pilot; this is a default.

Overnight, millions of businesses will become Bitcoin-accepting entities. Most won't even need to be "techies"—they’ll just see faster settlement and lower fees. This is exactly what I meant by the Trojan Horse: we win by making the superior tech the default.

While the skeptics are busy debating "utility,"

and the team at Block are busy upgrading the global plumbing. The transition from "Turn everyday sales" into "long-term value" is no longer optional.

History is being written in real-time. Are you ready for the surge? 📉➡️📈

#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Square #Block #Adoption #Hyperbitcoinization #InvisibleInfrastructure #PlebChain

Back at the gym for the early morning grind. 🏋️‍♂️☕️

Today is back and biceps—stacking weights and stacking sats. It’s been exactly 10 weeks since I committed to getting back into the routine. The gains, like the protocol, are compounding. 🧱⚡️

#Gym #Bitcoin #StackingSats #ProofOfWork #BackAndBiceps #Health #Nostr #PlebChain

Back at the gym for the early morning grind. 🏋️‍♂️☕️

Today is leg day—building a foundation as solid as the protocol. Moving weight while Europe sleeps. 🧱⚡️

#Gym #Bitcoin #LegDay #PlebChain #Nostr #ProofOfWork #Health #Amsterdam

Had some "spirited" discussions yesterday regarding stablecoins on #Bitcoin. It’s clear the tension between monetary purism and pragmatic adoption is at an all-time high.

As a consultant advising fintechs on payment rails, I see the ground reality every day: we are fighting for a $32.9 Trillion retail market, yet #BTC Map shows only ~20k merchants onboarded.

Pure BTC is the destination, but for the 99% of businesses facing 5% margins and strict compliance, stablecoins on Bitcoin rails (via Taproot Assets) are the essential bridge. We can’t win the world if we refuse to build the plumbing they can actually use today.

I’ve written an article deep-diving into this schism—balancing the "Sound Money" philosophy with the "Trojan Horse" strategy for merchant adoption.

Publishing the full piece later today. Stay tuned. 🏗️⚡

#Bitcoin #Stablecoins #TaprootAssets #Fintech #Adoption

I’ve posted about Numo Pay before, but after putting it through its paces a few more times, I can officially confirm: it works like a charm. ✨⚡️

For any small or medium-sized business owner, accepting Bitcoin has never been this seamless. Whether it’s via Lightning or Cashu eCash, and whether you’re going contactless or scanning a QR, it is incredibly fast.

Beyond just the smooth UI, the "Nuts and Bolts" are all there:

Customizable Tips: Easily add a tip flow for your staff.

Inventory Management: Add products and track your stock directly in-app.

Automatic Withdrawals: Move your funds exactly where you want them without thinking twice.

The best part? It’s completely free to use. In this crazy, volatile world we’re living in, there is officially no excuse left for a business not to accept Bitcoin. 🛡️🧱

If you own a shop or run a service, download it today. This is how we build a resilient, circular economy from the ground up.

#Bitcoin #NumoPay #LightningNetwork #eCash #Adoption #SME #SimonConsulting #PlebChain

Woke up to some easy sats this morning! ☕️⚡️

Spent less than 30 minutes total across a few apps, walking to the gym and back, and stacked:

• Speed Wallet: 130 sats (quick game)
• Satsman: 21 sats
• ZBD: 5 sats (daily poll)
• sMiles: 5 sats (1 sat per 1,000 steps—taking out the trash & walking to the gym/back)

Total: 161 sats.

Now, here’s the reality check. As a consultant, my hourly fee is at a level where 30 minutes of work is worth exponentially more than these fractions of a cent. From a "time is money" perspective, this doesn't make any sense at all. 📈📉

On the other hand, the walk was for my health, and apps like Satsman are actually educational—so they serve a purpose beyond the payout. It’s about the habit and the "Nuts and Bolts" of testing the plumbing of the future.

But I have to ask: Is this actually worth the effort for a professional? Or is the friction of micro-earning still too high for most people?

#Bitcoin #StackingSats #Consulting #TimeIsMoney #sMiles #ProofOfWalk #PlebChain #SimonConsulting

Let’s be honest: the technical rails of Nostr are lightyears ahead, but the content quality often isn't. To compete with a $250B creator economy, we have to admit that most Nostr posts don't yet match the production value of YouTube or Instagram.

But they should be—and can be—even better.

In 2026, "Creatrepreneurs" are building diversified businesses, with 41% earning over $50k annually through brand deals and platform payouts. On Nostr, we have the ultimate "ownership" model, but big brands and top-tier creators follow the crowd. Without the big names, we don't get the followers; without the followers, we don't get the big money.

To bridge this gap, we need to move beyond just "Zaps." We need:

• Incentivized Excellence: Financial triggers—like the referral sats from Speed Wallet or sMiles’ Proof of Walk—but specifically for high-quality video and long-form articles.
• Brand Awareness: Convincing corporates that Nostr is the best way to bypass algorithms and own their audience relationship directly.
• Higher Standards: Treating Nostr not just as a "dev playground," but as a premium platform for world-class creativity.

The rails are ready. Now we need the quality to match the code. 🚀🧱

#Nostr #CreatorEconomy #Bitcoin #SimonConsulting #Adoption #ValueForValue #PlebChain

The last few days have been a bit rough—non-stop coughing, the flu, and that deep body ache that makes you want to stay under the covers. Not feeling 100% fit at all.

But the "Nuts and Bolts" of discipline don't stop for a fever. I’m heading out now to get my Proof of Walk and a light gym session. I might not be at full power, but keeping the schedule intact is half the battle. 🧱🍊

Walking to the gym to clear the lungs and keep the streak alive on the app. Stay consistent, even when the body tries to protest.

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#ProofOfWork #Discipline #Netherlands #Bitcoin #FluSeason #MorningRoutine #PlebChain

Reflecting on one year of using Nostr... ⚡️

I first created my profile back in February 2025, but after a long hiatus, I’ve only recently dove back in. Now that I’m active again, one thing is crystal clear: Technically, Nostr is superior to any other social media platform out there.

However, we have a hurdle to clear. 🚧

Right now, most posts are still too technical for the average person. I truly believe we’ll only get the best out of this protocol when it becomes the go-to place for real life—sharing holidays, day-to-day experiences, family photos, and great articles. We need to use it with the same ease we use Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. 📸🌍

My big hope for 2026? That businesses finally wake up to Nostr. It is, hands down, the best way to create authentic brand awareness without the "middleman" algorithms.

Let's keep building the "Social Layer" by just being ourselves. 🧱🍊

#Nostr #PlebChain #Sovereignty #Adoption #Bitcoin #BrandAwareness #SimonConsulting

Just downloaded the new Numo app from GitHub! 📱⚡️

I usually stick to the Play Store, but this was surprisingly easy to install even for a non-techie. The interface looks incredibly slick and clean. Ready to start accepting ecash! 🤙

Check it out: https://github.com/cashubtc/Numo/releases

#Cashu #Bitcoin #Numo #Nostr #Ecash

Walked to the gym to get the blood pumping and just finished a solid session. Discipline doesn't take a day off, and neither does the mission to build a better financial future.

I've clocked my steps to get here, and now the gym app is showing the real effort. Every rep is a step closer to a sharper mind—the kind needed to tackle the "Nuts and Bolts" of the L3 revolution. 🧱🍊

It’s a fresh morning here in the Netherlands, and I’m heading back to the office with maximum energy.

Who else is hitting their goals today? Let's stack those sats and those gains! 💪⚡️

#ProofOfWork #Discipline #Netherlands #sMiles #Bitcoin #MorningRoutine #GymLife #SimonAcademy #HealthyMind

I’ve been digging back into an interesting project from 2023: the Catawba Indian Nation in the Carolinas and their bid to create a Bitcoin-friendly "Digital Economic Zone" (CDEZ).

Their goal was ambitious—to build a jurisdiction tailored for FinTech banks, DAOs, and digital assets, effectively creating a "Ditch Delaware" alternative right on sovereign tribal land. Looking at their current site, they are still offering LLC and DAO incorporations with a regulatory framework designed to move at the "speed of innovation".

Question for the #Nostr community: Does anyone have boots-on-the-ground info or recent experience with the CDEZ? Is it gaining traction among Bitcoin companies, or is it still in the "early pioneer" phase?

With the eCash Renaissance and the rise of "Guardians" we’ve been discussing, these kinds of sovereign zones could be the perfect "Nuts and Bolts" infrastructure we need for true hyperbitcoinization. 🧱🍊

#Bitcoin #Nostr #CatawbaDigitalZone #Sovereignty #Jurisdiction #PlebChain #SimonConsulting #FinTech

Fresh off my morning gym session and fueled by a weekend of inspiration, I’m officially back at the desk. This is where the deep work on the future of Bitcoin compliance takes place. 🏛️🍊

To my fellow Plebs, builders, and professionals in the area: the door is open! If you want to kick off the week by talking Bitcoin, eCash, or the "Nuts and Bolts" of the L3 revolution, come by for a cup of coffee. You can find our exact location on BTCMap.org—and yes, we absolutely accept #Bitcoin here (wink wink). 😉

Let’s build a more sovereign future, one conversation at a time.

#Bitcoin #PlebChain #SimonConsulting #BTCMap #ProofOfWork #Netherlands #StackingSats #CoffeeAndBitcoin

I’ve seen some bold moves in the Bitcoinverse, but this one takes the cake. Just spotted an account on Nostr—

—trying to sell its private keys for a cool 1 #Bitcoin.

The funny part? Generating a new nsec and npub is completely free. But even funnier? This account actually has nearly 300 followers despite having zero notes! It’s the ultimate proof that many people follow a name without even checking if there’s a human (or any content) behind it.

Gotta give it to them for trying to monetize the "Follower FOMO." That is some high-level optimism right there! 🚀

Maybe they think those 292 silent followers are worth 100 million sats? Either way, it’s a great reminder that on Nostr, you don't need to buy your seat at the table—you just generate it. 🛠️⚡️

Stay humble, stack sats, and maybe... just check the "Notes" tab before you hit follow? 😉

#Nostr #Bitcoin #PlebChain #ProofOfAudacity #StayHumble #Sovereignty

I’m on a mission to Orange Pill the world, and I’ve found another secret weapon: the Satsman app.

It is the world's first gamified sats-earning platform, and I’ve been putting it to the test for 3 weeks now. The results? I’ve already earned thousands of sats by spending just a couple of minutes a day on their educational "missions." 📚🍊

Why you should join my "Army":

Daily Missions: Quick, fun tasks that teach you the "Nuts and Bolts" of Bitcoin while rewarding you with real satoshis.

Streak Bonuses: Once you hit a certain daily streak, the rewards multiply. I haven't missed a day yet!

Real Payouts: Once you hit the threshold, you can withdraw directly to any Lightning wallet. It’s that easy.

I’m looking for new recruits to join my squad. If you want to learn about the Bitcoinverse and get paid for it, this is the way.

🔥 Complete daily missions, build your army, and stack sats! Want to join? 👉 https://satsman.com?ref=pierre_36464

Let's orange pill the world, one mission at a time. Who’s in? 🪖🧤

#Satsman #Bitcoin #OrangePill #StackingSats #PlebChain #SimonAcademy #LearnAndEarn #LightningNetwork

Just got back from the morning session. The round trip to the gym clocked in at 4,099 steps (2.26km), plus a high-intensity training session to wake up the system.

It is still early here in the Netherlands, but the blood is pumping and the energy levels are locked in. There is no better way to clear the mental fog before diving into complex regulatory frameworks and eCash architecture. 🧱🍊

When you start the day with physical discipline, the intellectual heavy lifting feels light. I’m fueled up and ready to hit the desk for the

and

launches today.

How are you starting your Monday? Are you stacking steps, stacking weights or stacking sats (or all of the above) yet?

#ProofOfWork #Discipline #Netherlands #sMiles #Bitcoin #MorningRoutine #GymLife #SimonAcademy #HealthyMind

GM ☕️👟

Starting the week with a full heart and a clear focus.

Yesterday was a special one—I took the family to watch the Ajax Vrouwen. My youngest daughter, who just started her own football journey this season, got to walk onto the pitch alongside the pro players for her "TV moment"! 🏟️⚽️

She was joined by six of her teammates, and seeing that spark of inspiration in their eyes was a powerful reminder of why we build: to create a world where the next generation can dream big and have the tools to achieve it.

Now, time to maintain the discipline. Heading out for the morning walk to hit those sMiles steps, followed by a solid gym session. 🏋️‍♂️💪

A healthy body fuels a sharp mind—ready to dive back into the "Nuts and Bolts" of the Bitcoinverse later today. Let's make it a productive week!

#GM #PlebChain #AjaxVrouwen #FamilyFirst #ProofOfWalk #StackingSats #Bitcoin #SimonAcademy #Discipline

Updating the #PlebChain on today’s "Proof-of-Walk".

What started as 3,663 steps this morning has turned into a solid 13,286 steps after my gym session and afternoon walks! 🏛️🔥

The Stats:

Steps: 13,286 (Well past my 10k goal!) 📈

Earnings: More sats stacked just for moving. 🧱🍊

Feeling: Head is clear and the wallet is (slightly) heavier. 🧘‍♂️⚡️

As

pointed out, integrating sats into daily activity is a powerful onboarding tool. It makes the "Nuts and Bolts" of the Bitcoin economy feel tangible with every stride.

Who else hit their step goal today? Post your stats below and let’s keep the momentum going into the weekend!

#sMiles #StackingSats #ProofOfWalk #SimonAcademy #Bitcoin #HealthyLiving #LightningNetwork #Sovereignty

GM. I have a question for the #PlebChain: Who here has used the sMiles app?

I just started using it today, and I have to say, I’m genuinely impressed. It offers rewards in the form of Sats just for doing what I already do every single day: walking and running.

I’m at the gym daily, I frequently take walks during office hours to clear my head from a busy schedule at

, and I love a good run in the park. This morning alone, I took 3,663 steps—which is peanuts for me since I average at least 10,000—and I already earned some sats for it. 🤯

Let’s be real: You aren't going to get rich doing this. But the fact that you can receive a stream of hard money for regular daily activity is incredibly cool. It’s the perfect "zero-risk" way to stack. 🧱🍊

Bonus for the gamers: If walking isn't your thing, they also have ways to earn via gaming or taking surveys. 🎮

I’ve decided to keep everyone updated on my daily steps and earnings here on Nostr. Let's see how much we can stack just by moving!

Have you tried sMiles yet, or are you using another 'move-to-earn' app? Let's compare stats!

#Bitcoin #StackingSats #sMiles #ProofOfWalk #SimonAcademy #HealthyLiving #LightningNetwork #PlebChain #Sovereignty #SimonConsulting

I’ve been diving into the latest data from the

dashboard, and the growth of the circular economy is undeniable. 📈

The Reality Check: Currently, VISA and MasterCard are accepted at roughly 100 million+ merchant locations globally. They have a 60-year head start and the backing of the entire central banking system. 🏦

The Bitcoin Signal: On BTC Map, we see over 20 thousand merchants (and counting!) who have opted-out of that legacy system voluntarily. Unlike the giants, Bitcoin adoption isn't forced from the top down—it’s built from the bottom up by "Plebs" and sovereign business owners. 🧱🏗️

Why it’s different:

No Gatekeepers: A merchant on BTC Map doesn't need permission to start accepting Lightning. 🛡️

Instant Settlement: Unlike the 2-3 day wait (and high fees) of VISA/MC, these merchants get paid instantly. ⚡️

Pure Signal: Every new pin on the map represents a business choosing hard money over fiat debt.

We are watching a 100-million-location monopoly being challenged by a protocol. It’s not just about the numbers today; it’s about the direction of the trend. 📈🍊

Have you added your favorite local 'Orange' spot to @btcmaps yet? Let’s make the map glow!

#Bitcoin #BTCMap #CircularEconomy #SimonAcademy #Sovereignty #MerchantAdoption #PlebChain #BitcoinVsVisa #LightningNetwork #GlobalAdoption

Ever posted a note on one client and found it missing on another? I’ve been experiencing this lately when switching between

and

. 🧐

Even with the same npub, your notes aren't "stored" on the app—they live on Relays. If App A sends a note to Relay X, but App B is only looking at Relay Y, your note is effectively a ghost. 👻

The Fix: Check your relay settings in both apps and ensure you’ve broadcasted your NIP-65 Relay List. It’s like making sure your radio is tuned to the right station so everyone can hear the signal. 📻⚡️

Has anyone else noticed a sync lag between these two lately? Curious if it’s a relay bottleneck or just my settings!

#Nostr #Relays #PlebChain #Bitcoin #SimonAcademy #SovereignTech #Primal #Yakihonne #KnowledgeSharing

Just caught up on the latest from

at Satlantis, and the momentum is incredible. For those who don't know,

is a Nostr-native events app that is really starting to find its stride as an onboarding bridge.

What I’m seeing in the app:

Clean & User-Friendly: The UI is very slick. You’ve got easy access to Events (to browse or create your own), Places, and Notifications. It feels intuitive right out of the box.

Built-in Wallet: I’ve already tested the native Lightning wallet—it works smoothly. No more "download this app first" friction when trying to show a pre-coiner the power of Bitcoin.

Fiat via Stripe: While we’re all about the Bitcoin standard, adding Stripe means event organizers can reach everyone, while still exposing them to Bitcoin as the permissionless alternative.

Why this matters for my work: I’ve been organizing live webinars for

since 2023, and I see huge potential here. While I haven't created an event yet to test their dedicated event management features, the overall professionalism of the app is promising.

I’ve already connected my Stripe account to explore the possibilities. This isn't just for future nostr:npub1nf2pelc625uta9akz0vksjjszyclh77nn0r956sy53dvvqe05jnqkxy87w trainings and meetups; it's a powerful tool for the high-level webinars and consulting events I host. Initiatives like this that lower the barrier to entry are exactly what we need. We orange-pill the world by building tools that work so well that Bitcoin becomes the obvious choice. 🧱🍊

Check out Satlantis if you’re hosting professional events—it’s great to see this level of polish on Nostr!

#Bitcoin #Nostr #Satlantis #LightningNetwork #Events #Webinars #Onboarding #CircularEconomy #SimonAcademy #SimonConsulting

Taking a break from the 'home office' today to bring two of my kids into the city centre for lunch. It’s great to be out, but the "real world" adoption gap remains a reality—no direct Bitcoin payments accepted here yet.

Thankfully, I have my

card as the ultimate bridge. I was able to pay for lunch using the debit card, which (almost) instantly off-ramps from my Lightning balance to Euros at the point of sale. ⚡️➡️💶

While I’d prefer to pay natively, tools like Bringin allow us to live on a Bitcoin standard in Europe today, even when the merchants aren't quite there yet.

Back to home now to keep helping the real smart people build the infrastructure that will eventually make this card unnecessary! 🏛️🧱

#WFH #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Bringin #Amsterdam #Adoption #PlebChain #SimonAcademy

In the Bitcoin world, we use the term "trustless" like a badge of honor. But let’s be real: we don’t live in a vacuum. Can we actually live in a world without trust? 🤝

My take: No. We are simply changing what we trust.

In the legacy TradFi world, we are forced to trust the intentions of intermediaries—institutions that can change the rules or freeze your access on a whim.

In the Bitcoin world, we move that trust to the math. By using a trust-minimized protocol, we outsource the verification to code that doesn't have an ego, an agenda, or a political bias. This "trustless" foundation is the rock we need so that we can focus our human energy on building real, high-integrity trust with each other—handshakes that mean something because the system underneath them is unshakeable. 🧱🧡

We trust the math so we can trust the person.

What do you think? Is 'trustless' just a shorthand for 'trusting the math,' or is it something deeper?

#Bitcoin #Philosophy #Nostr #Trustless #SimonAcademy #SimonConsulting #Sovereignty #MathIsTruth

The Netherlands has officially banned Polymarket. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) views these prediction markets as illegal gambling, while the US CFTC treats them as derivatives. This friction is exactly why

and

exist—to help navigate the chasm between innovation and regulation.

My Take for the #PlebChain: We have to stop looking at these "crypto-powered" apps as the end goal. Polymarket is an application, but Bitcoin is a protocol. * Lightning is Bitcoin: As I noted in a recent thread, Lightning isn't just a payment tech; it is Bitcoin settled off-chain.

We are already seeing stablecoins like USDT and USDC minted via the Taproot Asset protocol. This means we can have the utility of stable settlement while keeping Bitcoin as the final, immutable settlement layer.

Nostr and Chaumian e-cash (Cashu/Fedimint) are following this same path. They aren't "alternative blockchains"—they are sovereign layers built on the only rock-solid foundation we have.

The ban on Polymarket shows the fragility of applications that rely on centralized legacy permissions. True adoption won't come from "legalized gambling" in crypto clothing; it will come from the unshakeable infrastructure of Bitcoin-native protocols that don't ask for permission to exist. 🛡️🔓

Are we building apps that can be banned, or protocols that are inevitable?

#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Polymarket #Netherlands #Nostr #TaprootAssets #SimonAcademy #SimonConsulting #Sovereignty

Taking the electric car all the way north to visit a client. I had to pull over for a quick charge at the supercharger in Emmeloord, which gave me the perfect excuse for a pit stop.

Currently enjoying a slice of apple pie inside the Van der Valk hotel while the battery tops up. 🍎🥧 It’s a great spot, but a bit of a missed opportunity on the payment front—they don't accept Bitcoin (yet).

As I sit here, I can’t help but think how much smoother it would be to pay for this "energy for the car and energy for the coach" directly over Lightning. Another mission for the Simon Consulting and Simon Academy list: orange-pilling the Dutch hospitality sector. 🏛️🍊

Groningen plebs, what’s the Bitcoin scene like in the city today? Any local spots I should visit after my meeting?

#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Emmeloord #Groningen #VanderValk #EV #SimonAcademy #Netherlands #PlebChain

Following a recent debate on the nature of Layer 2s, I want to clarify why the distinction matters. Many see Bitcoin as a single-use asset, but we are moving toward a reality where Bitcoin is the settlement layer for the entire sovereign internet. 🛡️

Why Lightning, Taproot, and even Nostr belong to the Bitcoin ecosystem:

• Lightning is Bitcoin: It uses the same monetary base and valid Bitcoin script; it is simply off-chain settlement.

• Taproot Assets: This is a native Bitcoin protocol. While it can mint stablecoins like USDT, the finality and security are anchored directly in the Bitcoin blockchain.

• Nostr & Chaumian E-Cash: Protocols like Cashu or Fedimint (Chaumian e-cash) are now functionally "Bitcoin protocols." They provide privacy and speed, but their ultimate value is settled in sats. ⚡️

Yes, these technologies could theoretically work on other chains, but they have rightfully been built on Bitcoin. Why? Because you build your house on a rock, not on shifting sand. Bitcoin provides the only immutable, decentralized foundation strong enough to support these layers. 🪨🍊

Do you see Bitcoin as just 'digital gold,' or are you ready for the 'Bitcoin-native' world of apps and layers?

#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Nostr #TaprootAssets #Cashu #SimonAcademy #SovereignTech

I’ve just reviewed the position paper released by the VBNL regarding the new Dutch tax proposal for crypto assets. The Tweede Kamer’s decision to tax unrealized gains (vermogensaanwas) instead of realized profits is a massive blow to the Dutch Bitcoin ecosystem.

The Core Issues:

• Liquidity Crisis: Taxing price spikes before you sell could force Dutch holders to liquidate their positions just to pay the tax man.
• Unfair Treatment: Why are real estate and startups exempt from taxing unrealized gains, while Bitcoin is not?.
• Operational Burden: For platforms like those I advise, the reporting requirements for every single satoshi, reward, and airdrop will be staggering.
• The VBNL is rightly calling for a "realization principle" (belasting bij verkoop) to protect the Dutch investment climate. If we want to foster innovation, we cannot tax people on "paper gains" that could evaporate the following year.

A deeper analysis of what this means for

clients and followers will follow in a full article here on Nostr soon.

#Bitcoin #Taxation #Box3 #VBNL #Netherlands #SimonConsulting #Compliance #CryptoTax

Reflections on the "adoption gap" during my morning walk. 🚶‍♂️💭

We have the technology. We have the Lightning Network for instant settlement and Nostr for censorship-resistant communication. We have incredible apps like Primal and

, and a growing sea of brilliant entrepreneurs. Yet, the full circular economy still feels like it's just out of reach for the masses. Why?

I suspect the missing link isn't more code—it’s more life.

On legacy platforms like Facebook and Instagram, I’m seeing vibrant videos and photos of Carnival in Aruba and Curacao right now.

It's colorful, social, and human. On Nostr, we are great at talking about the "how," but we aren't yet showing enough of the "wow" of daily life. To become mainstream, Nostr and Bitcoin need to stop feeling like a "tech stack" and start feeling like a community where you share your coffee, your travels, and your local festivals. 🎭✨

Mass adoption happens when the technology becomes invisible because the human experience is so visible. We need more day-to-day stories, more culture, and more Carnival.

What do you think is the #1 thing holding back your "non-bitcoin" friends from joining us here? Is it the tech, or is it just the lack of 'everyday' content?

#Nostr #Bitcoin #CircularEconomy #MassAdoption #Culture #ArubaCarnival #Yakihonne #Primal

Decided to leave the car behind and take the train to my client today. Checked in seamlessly tapping my NFC enabled VISA debit card connected to the

.

It is a fascinating "bridge" experience. Even though the legacy fiat rails are still involved in the background, having a vIBAN and debit card directly linked to my Lightning wallet and LN address makes the friction almost vanish. It is the ultimate utility tool for the modern consultant—settling legacy costs with Bitcoin-native speed.

Of course, the goal is a future where the fiat middle-man isn't required at all, but for now, this is how we transition. 🏛️➡️⚡️

Are you using any "Bridge" tools for your daily commute, or are you still 100% legacy for travel?

#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Bringin #Amsterdam #SimonConsulting #CircularEconomy #Commute

1 billion users on Lightning isn’t just a dream—it’s the roadmap. ⚡️

Essential listen featuring

from

on why the Lightning Network is winning the race for global scale.

Perfect weekend fuel for sovereign builders and bitcoin entrepreneurs: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-billion-users-why-the-lightning-network-is-winning/id1860384125?i=1000749248424

#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Voltage #Growth"

Just onboarded to Minibits! ⚡️🪙

I’m officially testing the intersection of ecash and Lightning. The privacy of the

protocol combined with the speed of Lightning is a massive upgrade for micro-payments.

Great to see projects like

making this tech so accessible. If you’re building in the #PlebChain space, this is definitely worth a look for instant, private transfers.

The circular economy is moving from theory to reality. ₿

#Ecash #Cashu #LightningNetwork #Bitcoin #Minibits #Nostr #Privacy #PlebTech

Just published my latest article on Nostr: The Sovereign Stack. 🛠️

I'm continuing to document my personal and professional journey into Bitcoin, this time breaking down the "How" of my current setup—navigating the gap between self-custody and legacy EU fiat using Bitkit, Speed, and

. I also explore why eCash is the secret to scaling the next billion users and call on our builders to finally give us the "Revolut of Bitcoin."

Full article here: https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzp72yrjv3wlzhdew3leu0qxe4ynthk5td8gd4h8jmdy3g2plm3c23qq24gjtxddr5k6n9t94ku6nc236n2aekgfs4ykqw7zl

P.S. If you've already moved to the eCash layer on Yakihonne, test the plumbing and send a Nutzap my way! ⚡🥜

#Bitcoin #Nostr #Fintech #Sovereignty #Cashu #eCash #BuildOnBitcoin #Compliance

Just published my latest article on Nostr: The Sovereign Stack. 🛠️

I'm continuing to document my personal and professional journey into Bitcoin, this time breaking down the "How" of my current setup—navigating the gap between self-custody and legacy EU fiat using Bitkit, Speed, and

. I also explore why eCash is the secret to scaling the next billion users and call on our builders to finally give us the "Revolut of Bitcoin."

Full article here: https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzp72yrjv3wlzhdew3leu0qxe4ynthk5td8gd4h8jmdy3g2plm3c23qq24gjtxddr5k6n9t94ku6nc236n2aekgfs4ykqw7zl

P.S. If you've already moved to the eCash layer on Yakihonne, test the plumbing and send a Nutzap my way! ⚡🥜

#Bitcoin #Nostr #Fintech #Sovereignty #Cashu #eCash #BuildOnBitcoin #Compliance

Checking out the merchant experience with various Lightning wallets and comparing them to traditional PSPs like Stripe. 💳⚡️

The common narrative is that Lightning is "nearly free" compared to the 2.9% + €0.25 standard in fiat. While generally true, the merchant reality is more nuanced.

I just crunched the numbers on a €10.00 payment:

🔹 Stripe (EEA Card): You pay ~€0.40. You keep €9.60. 🔹 Bitkit (New Channel): Initial setup (LSP + on-chain fees) can be ~$1.05. You keep ~$8.95.

Wait—Bitcoin is more expensive? For the first transaction, yes.

This is the "Self-Custody Tax." To be non-custodial and sovereign (like with @Bitkit), you pay a one-time fee to open a channel. Most merchants want the speed and low fees of Lightning but aren't ready to manage their own liquidity.

The tipping point:

• On a €100 payment, Stripe takes €3.20.
• On a €100 payment, Lightning (once open) takes <€0.01.

We need to be honest about the onboarding "friction" if we want real adoption. If you’re a high-volume merchant, the initial $1 investment in a channel pays for itself in just 2-3 sales. After that, it's 99% cheaper than card networks.

Not every wallet is built for the same merchant. Some prioritize pure sovereignty (Bitkit, Phoenix), others prioritize instant "it just works" convenience (custodial).

The goal for 2026? Making that first channel-open as invisible as a card swipe.

#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #MerchantAdoption #Payments #Nostr #Fintech

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

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

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

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