Flirting With Bitcoin

Are one tap zaps the killer app for nostr? [Block #789552]

Join Mandana and Ian in this week's episode as they dive into the latest Bitcoin and Nostr news. First, the upcoming #NostrAsia conference, set to take place in Tokyo and Hong Kong simultaneously on Nov 1-3 and then "one tap zaps," the newest feature sweeping across all major Nostr clients, that makes sending Bitcoin as simple as a “like”. Shifting gears to Bitcoin, Ian breaks down the recent weeks of high transaction fees and their impact on the Bitcoin community. Additionally, Ian sheds light on Swan and Strike's approaches to navigate the new limitations imposed by Prime Trust's availability in North Carolina, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of the industry. Tune in to stay informed about the dynamic world of Nostr and gain valuable perspectives on the shifting rules of the game.

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* Prime Trust

* Strike

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* Nostrasia

* Alby

* Binance Closes Down in Canada

* BlockFi Users Can Withdraw $300M From Custodial Wallets But Not $375M From Interest-Bearing Accounts

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* The Bitcoin Policy Institute Summit

* Full livestream

* Human Rights Panel

* The Bitcoin Classic - Atlanta June 23rd and 24th

* Bridger Solutions

* Nakamoto Heating Solutions

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Were people really getting drugs delivered to their house?

On this episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss the original Silk Road, 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 also have some important news to share regarding our bounty program. Due to popular demand and to keep the fun going, we have decided to continue the program, but with a reduced payout. Tune in to find out the new reward amounts, and how you can still participate in the program.

So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the colorful history of the Bitcoin community and share some exciting updates on the show

Mentioned In Episode

* Free Ross Ulbricht

* Ross’s Twitter Account

* Clemency for Ross Ulbricht, Serving Double Life + 40 Years for an E-commerce Website [Change.org]

* While others go free, Ross Ulbricht faces excessive prison time [Bitcoin Magazine]

* The Rise and Fall of Silk Road - Part 1 [Wired]

* The Rise and Fall of Silk Road - Part 2 [Wired]

* Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Loses His Life Sentence Appeal [Wired]

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Has the Dread Pirate Roberts returned? [Block #786282]

Welcome back to Flirting with Bitcoin, the show where we flirt with the future of money and try not to get rejected by the markets. In this episode, Mandana and Ian discuss the early days of their latest scheme to lure listeners into their Bitcoin-loving clutches: the #flirtingwithbitcoinclips bounty program. It's like a treasure hunt, but instead of gold doubloons, you get 1000 satoshis for creating a clip of our show on Fountain and another 1000 satoshis for sharing it on Nostr. It's a win-win situation, folks. You get some sweet, sweet sats, and we get to spread our message of financial liberation to the masses. It's a beautiful thing.

But seriously, folks, we're thrilled to see the power of user-generated content in action. It's the future of podcasting, and we're happy to be at the forefront of this revolution. We also dive into the latest news in the Bitcoin world, including the recent surge in adoption and what it means for the traditional financial system. And, as always, we're not afraid to tackle the big questions, like whether CivKit, the proposed decentralized marketplace, is the next Silk Road or the next Amazon. Join us for a fun and enlightening episode, as we continue to flirt with the unknown and embrace the chaos.

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Mentioned In Episode

* Oshi

* CivKit peer-to-peer marketplace white paper

* The Silk Road (part 1)

* The Silk Road (part 2)

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This is what Value4Value is all about

Mandana and Ian give quick updates on the CashApp and RoboSats conversations from last week before announcing the #flirtingwithbitcoinclips bounty program for listeners on fountain. They are paying 1000 sats for every clip made on fountain from now on. But it doesn’t stop there. If you share it on Nostr and tag the pod they will zap the post and additional 1000 sats.

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* RoboSats v0.4.3-alpha adds support for the Toman

* CashApp CEO was a crime of passion not a random act of violence

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Are Bitcoin and freedom the same thing?

Mandana, Ian, and now Kian, exchange views on the current state of Bitcoin and what the implications are for El Salvador’s recent favorable changes to technology tax law.

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* Cash App CEO and MobileCoin Exec Bob Lee Fatally Stabbed in San Francisco

* Former CEO of Terra Do Kwon Arrested in Montenegro

* Satoshi Nakamoto’s Birthday

* RoboSats Reached A Record P2P Trading Volume in March

* Strike Launches Cheap, Instant Remittances to Vietnam

* El Salvador Eliminates All Taxes On Technology Innovations

* theshadybitcoinbaby.com

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FW₿054 - TikTok Next Block

Ian and Mandana discuss the recent testimony of the CEO of TikTok in Congress and about a letter signed by tech leaders like Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, among others, calling for a halt to open AI development and how this connects to Bitcoin and the opinions of the Bitcoin community. The episode also touched upon OpenAI, a company that started as a nonprofit, which aimed to open-source all AI technology to prevent anyone from having an upper hand in the industry and creating dangerous robots. OpenAI eventually became a for-profit company and partnered with Microsoft, which bought a stake in the company, but Microsoft doesn't own OpenAI. The podcast explained why tech leaders are concerned about OpenAI and AI models, and how a billion-dollar investment in OpenAI by Microsoft could potentially result in complete control over the company.

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Did we mine our first block? [Block #781576]

In this episode, Ian and Mandana share the exciting news of their new baby Kian, who was born on the same day as the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank. As passionate Bitcoin investors, they dive into the world of Bitcoin and discuss its unpredictable value, hoping it will pay off so they can afford more than just baby wipes. They also dream of their child growing up to be a Bitcoin billionaire, or at least not thinking Bitcoin is some fictional video game money. As they navigate the challenges of being Bitcoin investors and new parents, they hope to find a balance between risk and reward, so they're not the couple who spent their kid's college fund on a meme coin.

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Can I afford to not buy Bitcoin?

What’s the realistic timeline for leaving the Fiat world and moving to Bitcoin island? Mandana questions Ian on his latest projections with the growing evidence that our economy is broken. Ian updates us on the NFTs in Bitcoin discourse, Wyoming protecting our Private Keys, and El Salvador opening a Bitcoin Embassy in good ol’ Texas. Is it time to get your escape plan ready? Ian makes his case.

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* Caitlyn Long

* Custodia Bank

* Code Is Speech Case (Bernstein v. US Dept. of Justice)

* How America Took Out The Nord Stream Pipeline

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Does Rihanna Have Bitcoin? [Block #776202]

It's your last chance to enter the latest #FlirtingWithBitcoinChallange and this time Mandana wants you to buy Bitcoin for your valentine, or yourself.

Share your proof of purchase on Nostr and we’ll match up to $50. Make sure you tag the pod’s pubkey

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However, if you post on Twitter or Instagram we’re only matching up to $25. Make sure you tag the pod

Twitter - @flirtingwithbtc

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But no matter where you post make sure you include the hashtag #FlirtingWithBitcoinChallange

All entries gotta be posted by Valentine's night!

This week we dive into Bitcoin Island happenings including the SEC fining Kraken, our new ‘Flirting With Nostr’ segment that explains “Zaps” on Damus, and NFTs now finding their way on the Bitcoin Blockchain (inscriptions).

Ian closes it out explaining why he thinks Rihanna and other artists will soon be saying B*tch Better Have My Bitcoin. The future is decentralized, and Jack Dorsey & Jay-Z’s Tidal may lead the way for musicians - yayo, yayo!

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