💼 Founder & CEO Simon Consulting & Simon Academy 🏛️ Director Risk & Compliance at PayPro ⚽ Dad & Football Coach Blending legacy financial infrastructure with next-generation digital payment rails and stablecoins. Documenting my professional insights, business milestones, and daily life from the sidelines. 🛡️ Sound Money | ⚖️ Regulatory Strategy | ⚡ Lightning & Stablecoins
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Last Notes npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Did a deeper technical dive into the new Spark wallet architecture, and there is a massive hidden detail everyone should know about transactions are being routed! 🧩💡 Every single Spark-enabled wallet automatically generates a native spark1... network address behind the scenes. The catch? Popular Spark enabled wallets like @nprofile…kclk and @nprofile…2xse choose to hide this native Spark address from the user UI, exposing only a standard Lightning address (LNURL) instead. Here is why that matters economically: ❌ If you send or receiving a transaction using the LN address, the wallet routes it over regular Lightning rails, forcing you to pay standard network routing fees. ✅ If a wallet actually allows you to see and use the native Spark address, transfers between those addresses are completely free! It's great to see various wallets shifting toward self-custody under the hood using the @nprofile…8a92 SDK, but hiding native protocol addresses limits what the tech can actually do. We need more wallets to expose these spark1... addresses so the community can enjoy true zero-fee transactions across the network! 💸❌🦾 https://blossom.primal.net/e90a31e0d78c558a9d20f08db3bd8e911c8d816b6a0fb94b0d05801656110059.png npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon A killer move by @nprofile…qrn6 to fact-check the protocol debate with hard receipts. John Carvalho (CEO of Synonym, the team behind Pubky) has spent plenty of time bashing Nostr and claiming their protocol is a massive upgrade. But Daniel quietly pulled up the metrics and let the facts do the talking—Pubky’s numbers are sadly low, while Nostr is actively thriving. Massive respect to @nprofile…xrcf for keeping a clean, spam-free dashboard at npub.world/stats that makes these reality checks possible! 📊🙌 There’s also been a lively discussion on the timeline about Primal and declining app usage. But the bottom line is staring us right in the face: individual clients will always have user cycles, but the underlying Nostr protocol is growing, and real human activity is way up. The foundation is rock solid, and people genuinely want to be here. 📈✨ To be clear, this isn't about changing our current culture or replacing the tech posts we all love. Everyone should always be free to post exactly what they want and feel like. 💬💻It's simply about expanding the room. To make Nostr and Bitcoin mainstream, we just need to build smooth, easy entry points for normal, daily life—meeting people where they are instead of forcing them to navigate complex jargon. 🗺️ Look at the master move by the @nprofile…cmar community recently: they added support for almost every local currency directly into the Numo POS app. A merchant can type in their local currency, the app handles the Bitcoin/ecash rails entirely under the hood, and the user just taps to pay. No friction, no math equations, just pure utility. 🥜⚡💶 The energy is buzzing. Let’s keep our core strong while welcoming the rest of the world into our thriving economy! What local currency feature or app are you most excited to see bridge the gap next? 👇 #nevent1q…pcpy npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Love the meme! 🤫 But if we want the Nostr community to keep on growing, numbers absolutely matter. Transparency is how devs, merchants, and creators align to build better utility for everyday users. We can't build a real circular economy in the dark! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon My timeline here is a mix of my day to day life—one day I’m sharing my morning commute to the office, the next I'm celebrating my daughter turning 11 with family karaoke, and today I’m looking at protocol data. 🚗🎂🎤 To me, it’s all connected. And my recent posts about Geozapping and firing corporate ad agencies proved that a lot of you feel the same way. ⚡️ Amidst all the current debates about low user numbers on @nprofile…kclk and other nostr client apps in general, the truth is staring us in the face: People don't just want another tech-heavy Twitter clone. They want a space that enhances their real, daily life. 📉❌ To win over the mainstream crowd from corporate monopolies like Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook, we need to stop focusing purely on tech talk and start building interactive, real-world utility right into our social feeds. What is one everyday, real-life feature that would make your non-Bitcoin friends finally join the network? 👇 #nostr #primal #web2toweb3 #circulareconomy #lifestyle npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon More of this please. My eldest daughter @nprofile…6ae8 loves this type of content. Hopefully I can convince ther now to become more active here on Nostr ;) npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon This is a massive macro signal, Jesse. The pipes are laid and the distribution network is massive. The transition to a pure global Lightning economy is moving from a 'what if' to an absolute mathematical inevitability. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon A phenomenal Saturday spent way up north at the beach in Den Oever with the extended family. Full execution on relaxation: swimming, a bit of football on the sand, great food, drinks, dancing, and soaking up the perfect weather. ☀️🌊🏖️ The core mission of the day? Celebrating my father-in-law's 81st birthday (round two!). His actual birthday was last Thursday, but you don't cross a milestone like that without a proper family roundup. At 81, he is healthy, full of energy, and surrounded by his legacy—including his 11 grandchildren. Seeing him this vibrant is the ultimate reminder of what truly matters. Family is the ultimate foundation. Hope you are all resting and resetting with the people who matter most. 🦅❤️ #family #legacy #dadlife #denoever #grownostr https://blossom.primal.net/1bff8fec8119850c1c6f1b8b55bc393f4e75c2e6034045aea117744aabe807fc.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/201f20a2ad719555d327ed1c713d6996b9b4286461ad8a2be780caca2811c80b.mp4 https://blossom.primal.net/415d5cf54b0da54406d95e957ee63db0744074e303de9f40086097fa4b1a1aaf.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/aa32c1dbdd8b98a3ca1494f100e0574c890d966003f3331d5c771c7f82e9b49a.jpg npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Or bon bini as we say in Papiamento 😉 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon What a finish to the season! Samantha and her team just fought through an absolute thriller on the pitch, locking in a hard-earned 6-5 victory to close things out. Pure determination from the girls. ⚽️🏆🔥 With the season officially wrapped, we are immediately shifting gears. Sun is shining, weather is perfect, and we are heading way up north to Den Oever for a well-deserved weekend escape. 🌊☀️🚙 Big wins, beautiful weather, and family execution. Enjoy your Saturday, everyone! ⚡🥊 #dadlife #football #victory #weekend #grownostr https://blossom.primal.net/aef80ba2552a662af1313f5e645e1259a934962e8463a1c88f4577486029a81e.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/5a7175305781791ab075e87b40f7262cdf992577145728b6ca02f00583ec102d.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/c5ed20439912c9332895504291e490764420f9a2b0b94962cef3d919466505aa.jpg npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Welcome @nprofile…n764! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon A fantastic morning to you all! I woke up to see I’ve crossed the 100-follower mark, now sitting at 103. I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who has connected here—the quality and signal on this network are unmatched. 📈📡 Saturday for me is all about execution, discipline, and family: 🏋️♂️ First up: Locking in my morning gym routine to reset and build focus for the weekend. ⚽️ 11:00 CET: Heading to the pitch for my youngest daughter Samantha’s final official football match of the season. Coming hot off their tournament championship victory in Haarlem last week, the team is ready to close things out on a high note. 🏆🔥 True leadership requires peak discipline across the board—whether in the gym or supporting the next generation on the field. Thank you again for the milestone. Enjoy the weekend, everyone! What are you executing on today? ⚡🥊 #discipline #dadlife #football #grownostr npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon The most critical performance management of my week didn't happen in a boardroom. 📈👯♂️ Today was the final dress rehearsal for my youngest daughter's dance showcase this Sunday. She was fighting some heavy pre-stage nerves, made worse when a severe thunderstorm with blinding rain and lightning struck right as we stepped out the door. ⛈️⚡️ But leadership is built early. She proved she is an incredibly tough girl—shook off the intimidation, walked into the studio, and completely executed her routine like a professional. Proud dad moment watching real resilience in action. Ready for Sunday! ❤️ #dadlife #family #resilience #leadership #grownostr npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon In case you need any help, feel free to DM me. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Have you tried using the Numo Pay POS app for local merchants? It's completely free and downloadable in the @nprofile…kjtv. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon There you go, a like AND a zap. Keep on doing what you guys are doing! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Caught the @nprofile…t7e4 popping up on my Nostr feed this morning. It’s pretty cool seeing a major European institution getting their data into open protocols! 🇪🇺📡 A few interesting details under the hood for the those interested: 🔹 They aren't natively here yet. Their official account lives on a Mastodon server (the federated ActivityPub protocol), which is being mirrored over to our timeline via a mostr.pub bridge. 🔹 Because it’s just a passive data bridge, I hit a wall trying to send them a test zap—no Lightning address is configured. ⚡🛑 Honestly, it would be awesome to see the Commission step past passive bridging and go fully native with a real Nostr pubkey and a Lightning address. There are so many great, free options out there to plug value directly into communication. @nprofile…t7e4—if your team needs a quick hand navigating the payment layer, my DMs are always open. Happy to help you wire up the value rails! 😉📈 #fintech #nostr #europeancommission #bitcoin #lightning #fediverse #grownostr https://blossom.primal.net/ebc77405495dc04e70f7fd2594214cda5633406bcf606b192787efa598276ebf.png npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Ran a quick end-to-end liquidity drill on the new Numo Pay merchant app this morning. 📱⚡ Pulled a manual test withdrawal of 50 sats from the @nprofile…m76u mint straight to my LN address at @nprofile…vmya. It settled near instant in just a few seconds, costing a microscopic 2 sat mint and/or lightning fee. Flawless. Huge credit to @nprofile…zkcl for the slick implementation on Numo, and a massive shoutout to the broader @nprofile…cmar developer community for their incredible hard work putting these foundational protocol layers together. 🛠️🛡️ What makes this setup a total game-changer for local business owners is the automated backend stack: 1️⃣ Numo Pay lets any merchant accept Bitcoin effortlessly right at the counter. 2️⃣ The Auto-Withdraw feature lets them set a threshold (like 50k sats) to automatically sweep funds without manual headache. 3️⃣ @nprofile…vmya acts as the perfect operational anchor, instantly bridging the Bitcoin and fiat worlds so merchants can swap incoming sats into Euros whenever they need fiat liquidity. This is exactly how we solve real-world merchant adoption. Give businesses sovereign digital rails at the point of sale, backed by a seamless off-ramp to manage real business risks. Beautiful execution! 🏝️💶📈 #fintech #bitcoin #lightning #cashu #merchantadoption #grownostr https://blossom.primal.net/ab6113bfb09dc1141ce32dbe4caed132d019660fbe9db30fd4f9572ed91c237d.png https://blossom.primal.net/07f859fbf9c0b1d37ade2e5e0c5a604e6c52b93e94c64e6ff4a6d3e5c7861ff0.png npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon If the merchant owns and runs the mint, they hold their own keys to their own Bitcoin liquidity pool. The ecash issued is just a digital bearer token representing their internal ledger. It's not a third-party custodial relationship; it's a first-party sovereign treasury. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon I come from a family of educators. It’s exactly why my passion for structured learning runs so deep, and why I founded @nprofile…57ks. You cannot scale institutional adoption or build a sustainable circular economy without a rock-solid educational foundation. 🎓🧠 That’s why, alongside the Academy, I became an official Satsman Founder and Pro Max user. Over the past 3+ months, I’ve been road-testing the gamified microlearning framework. It perfectly solves the onboarding bottleneck by rewarding real proof-of-understanding with genuine Bitcoin satoshis—no points, no junk tokens. ⚡ My personal milestones so far: 📈 110,780 total sats earned 🔥 17,800 sats stacked on consistency streaks 🎯 5,607 sats via core learning missions Globally, the platform is booming with 27.5k+ active users across 176 countries pushing past 1.1M missions. 🌍 Want to join my army? 1️⃣ Slide into my DMs for a personal referral link. 2️⃣ Onboarding and learning is 100% free. 3️⃣ To accelerate your growth, you can upgrade later to a paid tier to support the platform and unlock higher sat yields. 🚀🏆 Drop a message and let's get you stacking knowledge and sats! 🛡️ #fintech #bitcoin #education #microlearning #satsman #grownostr https://blossom.primal.net/2311a7430e3dfb7350d02ceec54b0c6495692903a6dee41aa7e7e5361fb6c9a6.png https://blossom.primal.net/b817755e0b578fba53a4b6316aa5e1a1bd842ea0d5f038259e8c539be7ab4f41.jpg npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Yes, absolutely! @nprofile…uxkg handles native Lightning invoices perfectly, making it seamless for zapping and receiving on Nostr. Plus, its standout feature is that it lets you link a NIP-05 verified Lightning address to your profile for a clean identity. Definitely worth the switch! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Testing the Spark wallet landscape reveals massive UX fragmentation. The incentive is huge: Spark-to-address transactions are completely free, while Lightning carries routing costs. 💰⚡ My breakdown of the current stack: 🔹 Xverse: Full Spark capability (send/receive via Spark address). Only Xverse lacks a standard LN address. 🔹 Blitz Wallet: The absolute gold standard for identity—the only one with a NIP-verified LN address. 🔹 Primal, WoS, Bringin: Spark capability completely disabled by the apps. 🔹 Club Orange: Send-only for Spark; incoming blocked. 🔹 Tether Wallet: Smooth tech, but zero privacy. Wallet balances and tx history are completely transparent. 🔎🛑 Conclusion: @nprofile…uxkg(Blitz) takes the crown today. It successfully hits the ultimate sweet spot by giving you full, private, free Spark-to-address transfers alongside a native, working LN address. 🏆⚡ The rails are there, but developers need to stop disabling them. Free, private, peer-to-peer settlement is the ultimate goal. 📈🛡️ #fintech #bitcoin #lightningnetwork #Spark #payments #grownostr https://blossom.primal.net/517f04cd4440d7be74f904e7a12b74fe396a79aa4adf79e967656f5716811f73.png npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Did some research. If I understand correctly, this adds an official standard for Cashu mints/wallets to handle normal, on-chain Bitcoin transactions directly, instead of being limited just to the Lightning Network? That’s awesome for flexibility. Is my understanding correct? npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon What are on-chain nuts? Can you explain it in a simple way for non-developers? npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon @nprofile…m76u is an absolute masterclass in UX. I run both my personal profile and my business academy handle on it to handle daily Nostr zaps seamlessly. The performance, privacy, and speed are top-tier. Essential tool for the ecosystem! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon The UX hurdle is real, but check out @nprofile…vmya if you are in Europe. They offer a completely non-custodial setup where you keep ownership of your funds, but get the all-in-one convenience of Lightning addresses, a native IBAN, and a debit card. Absolute game-changer for onboarding. 🇪🇺🎯 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon I love Maná. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Diving deep into WeChat Pay architecture today for our upcoming merchant offerings at PayPro. 📊🇨🇳 The front-end UX looks like a Lightning transaction with its instant QR codes, but the cross-border reality is vastly different. To get an EU merchant paid in EUR while a Chinese consumer pays in CNY, the system remains chained to traditional banking networks, PSP clearing lags, and complex FX exchange layers. Nostr Client apps like @nprofile…kclk and @nprofile…2h8g powered by the Lightning Network don't just offer a cleaner interface; they fundamentally solve the plumbing. Lightning acts as a native, borderless protocol. It routes and settles value peer-to-peer instantly, completely bypassing the legacy correspondent banking and FX tollbooths. WeChat has the centralized user lock-in for now, but open protocol architecture is the superior global infrastructure. The shift is inevitable. ⚡🇳🇱 #grownostr #plebchain #fintech #payments #lightningnetwork https://blossom.primal.net/cc8901d67764d96207d29fd564764e76cd4c58a6de3baba660fc28d2742c81d0.png https://blossom.primal.net/b2faba1e1647ae111677bf53e6dd19ba9433da1fe5e821d4d59f73ffbe130ce9.png npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Shaking off the late-night family poker session and putting in the work, massively inspired by @nprofile…2c3s who has been absolutely setting the pace with his own fitness and health journey. Consistency breeds consistency. 🚀 Locked in 5,800 steps early to stack passive Sats via sMiles, then executed: 🔹 Barbell Squats: Progressed up to 50kg (RIR 1-2) 🔹 Vertical Leg Press: Ran the pyramid up to 160kg total loaded 🔹 Hamstrings & Calves: Finished strong at 37kg / 77kg Starting the official Basic-Fit 4-week strength program tomorrow. Monday, let's go. ⚡ Fueling up now, then hitting the road to Haarlem for a massive double-header of youth football coaching and academy training! ⚽☀️ #grownostr #plebchain #fitness #discipline #life npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Bold statement. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon The world has officially crossed the threshold into madness. 🏛️🔚 What we are witnessing today isn't just "geopolitics"—it’s the systematic dismantling of international law by the Trump and Netanyahu regimes. We’ve reached a point where war crimes, illegal invasions, and genocide in Gaza and Lebanon are being treated as "standard procedure." The reality is grim: - Illegal wars started without even consulting allies. - The normalization of killing and the open threat to destroy entire civilizations. - A legacy of kidnapping or killing leaders, suppressing dissent, and relentless lying. It is a criminal standard of leadership where the US breaks every rule in the book and then has the audacity to demand its allies help clean up the mess. The "rules-based order" is dead, replaced by a regime that prioritizes conflict over humanity at every turn. 🌍⚖️❌ We are living in a world run by criminals who have lost all moral authority. https://blossom.primal.net/0eb526ad616896bcfa1823906c6a26106b6d34af138e861f89bd065ce2a24b1f.png npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon I’m now using Bringin Connect to stack directly from my salary. By linking my bank app to a permanent Connect vIBAN, my Bitcoin lands in my own wallet before I even spend a single Euro. 🟠💸 It’s the ultimate low-friction setup for EU-based Plebs. If you’re tired of manual exchange steps, this is the way. ⚡️ #Bitcoin #@nprofile…g90a #Fintech #SelfCustody #StackingSats #L2 https://blossom.primal.net/b637816c49b396639aba2f6b13075b0eedfaa8ebcffedf9d21d04807906b5e55.png https://blossom.primal.net/7e41f1abb5e97e4ec340fe76cc34ac66842821f31bf2a18ed3c4bbec7266614f.png https://blossom.primal.net/e22c72b210cd24b7dbc658322c19a496c3e758e87bd95a8faed66b50deef039a.png npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon As some of you might know I have been a fan and active user of @npub1krv…d3py 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. 🟠🌍 https://image.nostr.build/8e1a0063c4ee01c7fcd3dc21aa3c27171cae3bf56df12a8db31b2e8f7f225934.png 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 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Day 48 of stacking sats on Satsman. Earned 6,604 sats so far. If you want to learn about Bitcoin while earning real sats, here's my link: https://satsman.com?ref=pierre_36464 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Masha pabien na tur mi rumannan Arubiano riba e dia tan special aki! 🇦🇼✨ Today is a momentous Dia di Himno y Bandera. We aren't just celebrating our beautiful flag and anthem for their 50th anniversary, but also marking exactly 40 years since Aruba obtained its Status Aparte. As an Arubiano, my heart is full of pride for our "Dushi Tera." Our history is one of resilience, determination, and the same "Proof of Work" spirit that drives me every day. From the gold mines of the past to the digital frontiers of the future, we keep moving forward. Disfruta boso dia, sea orguyoso di nos cultura, nos herencia, y nos libertad. Aruba ta den mi sanger! ❤️💙💛 #Aruba #DiaDiHimnoYBandera #StatusAparte #DushiTera #Arubiano #Orguyo #Nostr🇦🇼⚡️ npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Still out here hitting my morning steps! 🚶♂️⚡️ I used to be happy with a few rewards just for walking, and it was a great start. But lately, I’ve found a much better and fun way to make my time count. I’ve moved over to Satsman, and it’s been a game-changer for my morning routine. Instead of just passive tracking, it makes learning more about Bitcoin a fun, daily habit. Between the #SatsCipher and the missions, I’m stacking sats way faster than before. Whether you’re a student at @npub1nf2…y87w, a client at @npub162r…gwrs, or just following my journey here on Nostr, I’d love for you to join me. It’s free to start, though the paid tiers really help you accelerate your progress. Join my squad here: https://satsman.com?ref=pierre_36464 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Since Alby connects to Lightning Network Daemon (LND) nodes, allowing users to manage self-sovereign Lightning wallets directly through their web browser, does that mean that your current Alby lightning address used here on Nostr will also be changed soon? npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Nice article. Very insightful. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon It's pretty wild to see Lagarde explicitly framing the Digital Euro as a tool for sanctions evasion while simultaneously attacking Bitcoin for the same thing. 🚩 Her argument regarding the ICC judges is a total red herring. First, Bitcoin already exists as a sovereign, non-permissioned settlement layer for anyone facing extra-territorial overreach. Second, her narrative ignores the EU Blocking Statute, which specifically protects EU citizens and entities from exactly this kind of "decisions made on the other side of the pond." The Digital Euro isn't about "sovereignty" for the individual—it's about the ECB trying to build its own permissioned bypass while ignoring the sovereign tools we already have. 🧱⚡️ npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon I believe that I've Just orange-pilled the local food truck owner near my office! 🍔🍊 Stopped by for a burger and nudged him to try taking Bitcoin this time. He already had a Speed Wallet set up, and I sent a Lightning payment from my @npub1kva…tkzv wallet. Yeah, I know—still a lot of custodial "training wheels" in this setup, but we have to start somewhere. I wish I’d filmed it; that look in his eyes (and the sound of the app confirming the payment) was pure magic. One burger at a time, the circular economy grows. 🧱⚡️ #Bitcoin #OrangePill #LightningNetwork #Minibits #SpeedWallet #PlebChain #ProofOfBurger npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Insightful article. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon 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 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon So you are telling me that you would actually advise business owners to only accept bitcoin from their customers (also those that don't know anything about it), pay all their suppliers in bitcoin, and more importantly NOT pay their taxes anymore. Because hey, Bitcoiners don't pay tax. And if you do you are an idiot. Amazing! What kind of bullshit logic is that? Yes, Bitcoin is the best form of money ever invented. But no one pays their taxes for fun, it is a legal obligation. You can not run a legit business without that. Not paying taxes is a criminal offence. Anyway, coming back to the main discussion point. I still haven't heard any valid argument from you why stablecoins are not acceptable, but e-cash and even side chains like Spark are. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon So you are saying that you are able to pay with bitcoin at your local supermarket, order food at any restaurant, pay for everything when you are on holiday, etc. Who are you trying to fool? You now that it is complete BS what you are saying. Not even in countries with a high level of bitcoin like El Salvador every merchant accepts it. I would love to live in a world where I could do everything with Bitcoin. Fact is that it is simply NOT possible currently. Especially if you run a business. Taxes cannot be paid in Bitcoin. The world is still largely dependent on fiat. We might not like it, but it is a fact. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Funny compilation 😂. Personally I completely agree that there is nothing better than Bitcoin. Both as a store of value and as a medium of exchange. In practice I however notice that bitcoin is only still accepted by a very small number of merchants currently. And if you can't pay with bitcoin it is now often converted to fiat to enable day to payments. It has proven really difficult to convince merchants like supermarkets, gasoline stations, etc. to start accepting bitcoin. They simply don't understand, and if they slightly do, their conclusion is that bitcoin as an asset is too volatile. They want price stability. That is where stablecoins come in. With protocols like taproot assets these can be minted on the best blockchain which is Bitcoin. No need for Ethereum, Solana or any other 'shitcoin' blockchain. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon That's approximately 18 euro with today's value npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon What is your opinion on Chaumian eCash (i.e. Cashu and Fedimint)? It is technically a separate token, albeit representing real Bitcoin. Is that still within the boundaries of acceptance? npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon I slightly disagree. Having stablecoins minted on Bitcoin via protocols like Taproot Assets or RGB, which are native to Bitcoin, will actually benefit the Bitcoin Network in both the short and long term. Most important reason is human psychology. The transition for any small business owner to start accepting stablecoin payments as an alternative to traditional card payments is way easier to achieve than having to start accepting bitcoin directly. The step from stablecoin payment acceptance to direct bitcoin payments acceptance is the logical next step. And even if they don't eventually start accepting direct bitcoin payments, they are using bitcoin as the settlement layer without even knowing it. It will therefore enable more and easier bitcoin acceptance by merchants, create more revenue for lightning channels and it's node runners, create more revenue for the miners, create more bitcoin awareness, and more adoption of bitcoin, etc. This will enable true Bitcoin businesses (including node runners) to grow, which in turns creates less dependency on fiat. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Fantastic post! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Just read this fascinating BPI study via Bitcoin Magazine: AI agents are already showing a clear preference for Bitcoin as a store of value and stablecoins for payments. It’s the ultimate "Hard Money vs. Liquid Money" split, and it’s exactly where I see the future going. 🤖🛰️ I know the mention of stablecoins usually triggers the "Bitcoin Only" alarm for many on Nostr, but hear me out. The beauty of Stablecoins as Taproot Assets over the Lightning Network is that they don't replace Bitcoin—they act as a bridge. Imagine this workflow: 1️⃣ Your salary arrives in a EUR-pegged stablecoin wallet (fast, stable, and low-cost). 2️⃣ You pay for your daily groceries using that same Lightning wallet—instant settlement, no volatility during the checkout. 3️⃣ Every month, you automatically "stack sats" by sending a fixed amount of that EUR balance to a cold wallet acting as your true long-term savings. My view is pragmatic: most people won't jump from fiat to 100% BTC overnight. Stablecoins on Lightning are the perfect transitional tool. They allow people to exit the traditional banking system *now* while gradually building their Bitcoin position. If you want to go full Bitcoin immediately? I’m all for it. That's the beauty of the protocol—you choose your own path. But for the rest of the world, stable-Lightning is the Trojan horse for hyperbitcoinization. 🍊🚀 Read the full article here: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/ai-agents-show-strong-preference-bitcoin npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Nice and informative video. Love the subtle joke about the underdog npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon US says jump, EU asks how high npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Relatively small investment for a good cause npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Interesting, but not unique npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon 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 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Happy to see it available in the Zapstore! The app works as a charm. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Fantastic article! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Cool. Will try it out. Is it only for apps by the way, or does it also work for regular websites? npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Thanks for the update. Might I suggest posting this weekly brief as a long-form article directly on Nostr as well. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Funny 🤣 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon 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. https://image.nostr.build/360b5b690ee8b7fac9b564c3a8ad5779a8dd15ba6f36c9aa1c5805c672de1df5.jpg 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 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon I’m a bit late to the party on this one, but I just came across Lady Gaga’s salsa version of Die With A Smile from the Super Bowl halftime show—and wow. 💃🔥 As someone who loves Latin American music, and salsa in particular,, seeing this kind of tropical energy on such a massive stage is incredible. The arrangement is absolutely impressive! 🎶 It’s the perfect vibe to head into the weekend. https://youtu.be/2DiRG8aPnzU?si=lpX7bf_3z3qOloDs #LadyGaga #Salsa #SuperBowl #Vibes #Music #PlebChain npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon A) Online education. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Congrats with this great achievement! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Fantastic article! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon 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. 💃🎶 https://image.nostr.build/c0e996fa47696829d8f9b0a2f0cf829c160b6b7f8f077949401d04f2d61ac399.png https://youtu.be/Zc13NAc7dvM?si=PY3F5Izc2Cc8jGh5 #Cooking #Salsa #GilbertoSanta Rosa #PlebChain #Vibes #Netherlands npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Read my latest article about the evolution of European Merchant Payments here on Nostr. I'm considering publishing on LinkedIn as well to reach a larger professional audience. What do you think? Should I do that or keep it exclusively here on Nostr? #naddr1qq…eash npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Just changed the background theme to Bitcoin Orange. Merchants can now easily accept bitcoin payments directly, either as a regular lightning payment or as @npub17fz…9yxv eCash. Cool feature is also that as a merchant you can set balance thresholds automatically triggering a withdrawal of funds to your self-custodial wallet. For European merchants this could also be set to their @npub1krv…d3py LN address. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon In case anyone would like to learn Papiamento or Dutch happy to help ;) npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Which language would you like to learn? npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Just downloaded the new Numo app from GitHub! 📱⚡️ https://image.nostr.build/57755457bfb182e59ac4737ff0c0e8b595c6a7d6d4d3c499b7f31212334ea54c.jpg 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 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Interesting npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Really cool indeed! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon @npub1lzy…cvsc and @npub1wvu…derp . Check out e desaroyo aki! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Payments made easy! #nevent1q…s07g npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Fantastic initiative! 💯 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon B) 36% npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Buen artículo, Roland. 👏 Es fundamental recordar que la verdadera resistencia a la censura en Nostr no es automática, sino que depende de nuestra responsabilidad como usuarios de elegir los relays adecuados y gestionar nuestras propias llaves. ¡Gracias por compartir estos consejos! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Beterschap! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon I use Nostr DMs regularly. Works fine for me. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Must read article by @npub18yv…lpz3 and @npub19tc…nlea about the Lightning Network. #nevent1q…ysu2 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Very nice article. Would be great to post as a long-form note on Nostr as well. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Impressive npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon What do you mean with Bitcoin Bank? npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Interesting npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Long-form notes are a game changer for Nostr. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Funny npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Thanks for the compliment npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Thanks for tagging me, much appreciated 👍 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Funny npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Check out my latest article #naddr1qq…0z4j npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon 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. 🧱🍊 https://image.nostr.build/069fc3e9c2f8dab708041be3f398be07232a4b6630039ad1f4c17a09d5110a9e.jpg It’s a fresh morning here in the Netherlands, and I’m heading back to the office with maximum energy. https://image.nostr.build/3fda79b926c8b6ca37614da527355442e286d81b866f53e82f1b7d1dffb79181.png Who else is hitting their goals today? Let's stack those sats and those gains! 💪⚡️ #ProofOfWork #Discipline #Netherlands #sMiles #Bitcoin #MorningRoutine #GymLife #SimonAcademy #HealthyMind npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Spot on. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Very curious now npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon It's exciting to see the eCash Renaissance moving into the application layer! 🥜⚡️ YakiHonne integrating native eCash features is a massive step for the "Social Payment Layer" (L3) I’ve been discussing. Private, instant, and seamless sats for the Nostr ecosystem—this is how we scale to 8 billion. Great work @npub1yzv…rf8q! #nevent1q…kdl4 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon 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). https://image.nostr.build/70fb115e1cae752898b6b686e05c12353e1a738562d61c10be00e0a5a6958f66.jpg 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 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon BBQ is always a perfect way to create a good mindset. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon 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. 🏛️🍊 https://image.nostr.build/ef50ab31eaff58fec135df1b44c96c4c906c7663ab47e9657299e68a54852527.jpg 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 npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Great insights indeed. Small observation is that lots of these names do not seem to have any Nostr presence. Those that have, like @npub1864…t2tq and @npub15kl…4m73 , will be more successful in my opinion. npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon I’ll admit it: I joined Snapchat yesterday. Yes, it’s a centralized giant, but when your kids are there and want to show you the "magic" of photo filters, you follow the fun. It started with a long-running joke in our house. I’m always telling my kids they need to do their chores because "no dwarfs come to clean the house at night while everyone sleeps." Well, being an early bird, I cleaned the house yesterday before anyone was up. When one of my daughters woke up, I told her the cleaning dwarfs had finally arrived. Her immediate reaction? "Dad, let’s take a picture with the dwarf filter and send it to Mom to prove they exist!" 😂📸 https://image.nostr.build/202d3b5b135cb243fa4b23adf25defc0001a518d27549e4d4bc8936fb8728f3a.jpg It was a great moment, but it got me thinking: When will we see native filters in Nostr apps? We are building the most advanced social protocol in history, but sometimes we just want to look like cleaning dwarfs to make our families laugh. Does a Nostr client already support this, or are we still waiting for a dev to "Orange Pill" the Snapchat experience? 🍊💊 If you know a client that's leading the way in media fun, tag them below! npub1l9zpexgh03tkuhglu78srv6jf4mm29kn5x6mnedkjg59qlacu9gsc52779 Pierre Simon Interesting