Why to tech companies fail? The data tells us that 65% of the reasons are human-centric. Before I started writing about Bitcoin I did a lot of work analysing this in depth and developing solutions to it. Sharing it here in case you’re a founder and can identify with one of more of these 23 reasons. image
JUST IN: Norway passes anti-datacenter legislation, becoming the first country in Europe to legalize discrimination based on use-of-power "The purpose is to regulate the industry in such a way that we can close the door on the projects we do not want"
We are actively looking to connect with landfill owners globally so we can finance more bitcoin mining. Sites that are currently venting their landfill gas, take in over 1000 tonnes/day and cannot sell power to grid preferred Yes, we give finders fees when projects result.
Whoever attacks bitcoin just ends up making it stronger. For example, GreenpeaceUSA’s attack on bitcoin inspired me to fill in some gaps in their understanding, which apparently had been inspiring more people to do mining. This is the third note I’ve received like this. image
Nostr first announcement: I have just joined the advisory board of MARA. Excited to be working with Fred and the team.
10 reasons why meditation is like #Bitcoin  1. It can look useless from the outside 2. You cannot assess it until, with an open mind, you experience it 3. It reveals a Matrix you have the freedom to escape 4. It transforms your life for the better 5. Daily investment is the best approach over time. 6. You don't need any third party's permission to use it / do it 7. Anyone can take it with them anywhere and use any time 8. There are no short-cuts to true understanding, you must put in the time and effort. 9. After 100’s of hours of study/ practice, true believers still won't call themselves “experts” 10. Though it might look like you got in late, it is never too late to start image
I want to enable bitcoin payments on my substack newsletter Anyone had experience doing that? I checked out the help centre at opennode. Looks non-trivial!
Financial Times continues to publish mildly positive stories about Bitcoin. A huge reversal from earlier years.
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Nostr first announcement: We’ve now have the capital backing for our first landfill-gas-powered bitcoin mining project One small step closer to taking the bitcoin network emission negative and ending Bitcoin energy FUD We’re now turning our attention to identifying as many landfill sites as we can that fit our brief. If you have contacts in waste management and want to know more about what we’re looking for, send me a Nostr message.