Pierre Simon

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

Getting the kitchen vibes just right this evening. 👨‍🍳🔥

Nothing beats cooking while listening to the tropical sounds of Gilberto Santa Rosa. The rhythm makes everything taste better. Pure "Caballero de la Salsa" energy to wrap up a busy day. 💃🎶

#Cooking #Salsa #GilbertoSanta Rosa #PlebChain #Vibes #Netherlands

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

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

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

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

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