Marc

Using HiveTalk For Meetups

In this article, I write about creating a beacon in cyberspace using HiveTalk, a free and open source alternative to Zoom.

Learn Nostr- How To Make A Nostr Key Pair and Store Your Secret Key

Bitcoin Is For Payments

Bitcoin is not just for speculation, it can be used for real-world payments. Explore the various decentralized bitcoin payment options available, including BTCpayServer, Strike, Nostr, and more. Discover how to use bitcoin for recurring payments, like paying for your child's jiu-jitsu classes. Understand the power of bitcoin as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system and a commonwealth on the internet.

Bitcoin Is Winning Fast AF

This is an article I wrote about how fast the lightning works and how fast bitcoin payments can be.

How To Mine A Nostr Vanity Key With Rana

This is a video tutorial that teaches you how to mine a vanity nostr key using rana and ubuntu installed on a Virtual Box.

Calculate Your Opportunity Cost While Shopping With The Opportunity Cost Browser

This is an article about a new browser extension that calculates the price of goods and services in bitcoin.

How To Easily Accept Bitcoin At A Brick And Mortar Store

PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AS A SECURITY BREECH WAS DISCLOSED. In this article I write about how anyone can easily accept bitcoin using coinos. I explain how it can be used in a brick and mortar store as well as for tips for your employees.

 Buy 24kt Gold Jewelry With Bitcoin At Menē

This is a review of Menē Investment jewelry. TLDR: I give it five orange hearts.

Save Sats With On SMS And Cellular With XMMP

Are you tired of paying expensive cellular service fees every month? Discover XMPP, the smart alternative to traditional phone plans that significantly reduces your monthly phone costs. XMPP is a secure, privacy-focused communication protocol enabling texting and calls over the internet—meaning no more hefty fees from cellular providers. With monthly service starting at just $5, payable with Bitcoin, it's perfect for budget-conscious users aiming to protect their privacy and avoid identity attacks like SIM swaps. In this guide, learn how to quickly and easily set up XMPP on your mobile device and enjoy secure calling, texting, and data solutions at a fraction of the cost. Ditch expensive cellular contracts and get started today with affordable, secure, and privacy-enhancing phone service using XMPP.

A Bitcoin Native Merch Store Built With Shopstr On Umbrel

I describe the merch store I created for my blog to monetize it like Tim Urban of Wait But Why except I use bitcoin instead of traditional fiat rales.

How I Vibe Coded A Blog With An E Commerce Store With Nostr Only

A recent Robert Rodriguez inspired me to turn my blog into a business because it made me realize creating a business, writing, painting, writing code, drawing cartoons,etc. is really just creative work.

Misty Breeze Wallet Review

I write a review about Misty wallet tailored for people who already know how to use a bitcoin wallet and want to show pre-coiners how to use bitcoin by sending periodic sats to them so they get multiple touch points.

So Long Substack, Hello Ghost With Zaps

I write about why I decided to leave Substack and start posting my blogs on Ghost instead because I learned how to integrate nostr into my Ghost blog for payments and paid subscriptions.

Zap Shirts

I added the readme from the ZapShirt repository on GitHub.

SimpleX

This is my new contact page created with SimpleX one-time codes. I want to write about SimpleX, but need to use it more. To use it more, I need contacts so I add one-time contacts to this list

Introducing Cashu Cards-Greeting Cards That Pay Bitcoin

I write about creating a greeting card that gives cashu to the recipient. Cashu is a private chaumian e-cash protocol that is convertible to bitcoin.

Zapsplits- Sending Multiple Bitcoin Lightning Payments Over Nostr With One Click

I write about zapsplits on nostr, a way of sending bitcoin payments to multiple people at once on the nostr protocol.

Washing The Invisible Hand With Soapminer' Soap

The article discusses the author's experience with purchasing soap made by a nostr rounder called Soapminer, who sells soap made from beef tallow in exchange for bitcoin. The author explains how they found out about Soapminer through their web of trust and decided to purchase the soap due to its natural ingredients and open-source production process. They also mention the benefits of using tallow soap over commercial soaps, as it doesn't strip the skin and can help prevent wrinkles and acne. The author emphasizes their support for participating in the bitcoin circular economy by buying from other bitcoiners, citing the invisible hand concept from Adam Smith to explain their motivation. Overall, the article highlights the importance of supporting small businesses within the bitcoin community and the advantages of using a circular economy based on bitcoin transactions.

Rockland Review

The article discusses the Rak Wireless Pocket Mesh, a portable mesh networking device that allows users to create their own decentralized communication network without relying on traditional infrastructure. The author found the device easy to use and appreciated its long battery life. They connected to other users via QR code without needing a repeater and mentioned they plan to buy more for their family. Additionally, the company accepts bitcoin over the lightning network, which the author also likes as it allows them to pay with fiat USD through the Strike app without sharing sensitive credit card information with Rak Wireless.