Had an interesting talk with an ex banker and friend. He lost faith in bitcoin since the big players moved in. They can influence the fiat to BTC by buying/selling like they do with gold. He believes that if most of it is owned by the whales, institutions and governments, then we stand no chance. He speaks from the mind of a banker who lost faith in the system. I see it differently but would love to have your insight.

Amazing talk 🙏🙏🙏

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How about Bisq? Or go to a bitcoin meetup You can always use this app to find other bitcoiners in the area https://signup.cluborange.org/co/keo

Be patient, let it grow.

Try to find some information about coinjoin, silent payments, lightning, cashu ...

But we have nice chocolate 🍫 here 🇨🇭 😂

As bitcoiners we have a certain responsibility to: - ⚠️ hold your own keys - 🖥️ Run your own node - ⛏️ Run a miner (nerdminer, brains or heatbit will do) - ⚡ Spend (and replace) lightning, cashu - 🛒 Suggest to your local merchants to accept bitcoin ☕ - 📚 Learn about Bitcoin, Lightning, nostr anything missing?

Bitcoin is so much more than we think. An amazing conversation. Please take the time and listen with both ears and your heart.

I have the same problem. no contact yet. Tried Peach app also. a different approach but you'll find other peers that are not in your area. same for robosats and bisq

If you pay me in BTC, I can close your dishwasher

Then they wouldn't understand the basics of bitcoin, a peer to peer electronic cash system. PEER TO PEER No government No bank No central authority They cannot declare something illegal that they have no access to. Now, go to your favourite coffeeshop and talk them into accepting bitcoin. 🟠

Still curious about cashu but don't grasp the concept yet. Lightning is familiar and easily accepted in several places but don't know about cashu. Can you point me in the right direction?

Privacy is important. It's possible on bitcoin if you're careful / organized.

A peer-to-peer electronic cash system ... . Maybe we should exchange our fiat pieces of paper by using a peer-to-peer option. Try this out, they use escrow to secure the funds and batch (optional) transaction to reduce fees. https://peachbitcoin.com/referral?code=PRBA9F

Don't use X .

Thanks 🙏 Daniella You always inspire me.