Pierre Simon

The "Micropayment Only" myth just died. ⚰️⚡️ Seeing a $1,000,000 transaction settle between @SD_Markets and @krakenfx in just 0.47 seconds is a watershed moment for #Bitcoin scalability. This isn't just about coffee anymore. When we see channels with 11.3 BTC+ capacity, we are looking at the future of: 🏠 $450k Property settlements 🏎️ $80k Vehicle purchases 💼 Monthly corporate payroll By bypassing the main layer, these high-value transfers settle instantly with near-zero fees. It offers a massive operational advantage over the slow, costly wait times of traditional bank transfers or even base-layer on-chain transactions. We are moving toward a world where the speed of business finally matches the speed of the internet. The bridge between TradFi efficiency and Bitcoin sovereignty is being built in real-time. What’s the next milestone? $10M? $100M? The rails are ready. 🛡️🚀 #bitcoin #lightningnetwork #scalability #fintech #sovereignty #v4v #business

Morning #Nostr! ☕️ Seeing a lot of red in the legacy markets and a shakeout in the sats price this week. For the newcomers: don’t panic. This is where the "investor" becomes a "Bitcoiner." My 20+ years working in TradFi have shown me that legacy systems fear volatility because they are built on fragile debt. Bitcoin thrives on it because it's built on truth. 💡 Knowledge Drop: In a down market, your greatest asset isn't your stack—it’s your infrastructure. Use this time to test your #NWC (Nostr Wallet Connect) permissions. Clean up your labels in your business or personal accounting. Verify your NIP-05. Reputation is the only thing that doesn't draw down in a bear market. Stay sovereign, stay pragmatic. 🛡️⚡️ #bitcoin #plebchain #grownostr #v4v #compliance #business #bearmarket

Hello #Nostr! ⚡️ After 20+ years working in the TradFi trenches, I finally took the "Orange Pill"—slowly, then all at once. I’m bridging the gap between the legacy financial world and the sovereign web. I just published my first deep-dive on YakiHonne about my 5-year journey from a Bitvavo trader to a pragmatic Bitcoiner paying for burgers via Lightning. 🍔⚡️ I'm here to share insights on how entrepreneurs can navigate the "Great Transition" using tools like #Bringin, #Fedi, and #NWC without losing their minds (or their licenses). I'm looking to connect with: 🇳🇱 Dutch & European Bitcoiners 💼 Entrepreneurs building on Lightning/Nostr ⚖️ FinTech & RegTech pioneers If you believe in bridging TradFi to the Sovereign Web, please give this a boost! 🙏 #introductions #plebchain #bitcoin #grownostr #compliance #micar #v4v #coffeechain View Article →

Most talk on Nostr right now is noise about the Epstein files; let’s talk signal. RailsX just launched as the first Lightning-native DEX. It’s P2P, self-custodial, and bridges Bitcoin to stablecoins without leaving the network. This is how we scale Bitcoin as a global medium of exchange while keeping the principles of sovereignty and decentralization intact. Real P2P trading is here. Stop doomscrolling, start building. ₿

Stop scanning QR codes like it’s 2021. The "Remote Control" era of Bitcoin is finally here. ⚡️📲 I’ve been testing the NWC (Nostr Wallet Connect) integration on Bringin recently, and it’s a revelation for UX. It’s basically 'Open Banking' for the #Plebchain. I linked my social wallet (in my case Club Orange, but also works with Alby and Zeus) to my Bringin dashboard. Now, without ever leaving the Bringin app, I can: ✅ See my real-time sats balance from my connected wallet. ✅ Buy/Sell directly to that wallet in a single click. ✅ Send and Receive sats remotely through the Bringin interface. The Takeaway: NWC is the 'USB-C' connector that lets your apps talk to each other. You get the unified, polished UX of a high-end bank, but *you* keep the keys. If your favorite wallet or app isn't NWC-compatible in 2026, you're missing out on the most seamless way to live on a Bitcoin standard. 🤙🕶️ #NWC #BitcoinUX #Sovereignty #Bringin #Alby #Zeus #ClubOrange #Plebchain #ValueForValue

2026 is the year 'definitions' become your shield. 🛡️ Under MiCA, if you hold your own keys, you aren't a 'Service Provider.' You're just a person with a digital sovereign. My rule of thumb for 2026: If the app has a 'Forgot Password' button, it's a reporting entity (DAC8). If it has a 'Seed Phrase,' it's a private tool. Build your business on the latter. ⚡️🤙 #MiCA #SelfCustody #BitcoinCompliance

The 2028 Dutch Box 3 "Growth Tax" is the ultimate boss fight for HODLers. 🎮 Technical privacy (Fedimint/e-cash) is our shield, but the BV is the legal armor. Don't just hide—structure. The circular economy isn't a hobby anymore; it’s a defensive necessity. 🛡️🌌 #Bitcoin #Fedimint #Privacy #TaxSovereignty #Netherlands2026

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Compliance Quick Tip for #Bitcoin Merchants: If you are a small business accepting sats directly (e.g., via BTCPay Server) and self-custodying, your AML/KYC requirements are dramatically lower than a traditional PSP (Payment Service Provider). The rule of thumb: If you never hold customer funds, you are likely not a Money Transmitter. Focus on transaction monitoring for suspicious activity, not customer onboarding. Ask me your setup-specific question in the replies! #LightningNetwork #BizOnBitcoin