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6 hours ago•••
Its quite interesting to see theoretical concepts play out in front of you to truly understand them. Trying to explain cantillon effect in Costa Rica is becoming easier as north Americans buy all the land up and drive prices high enough that locals have to look further inland.
And yeah, I realise how harsh a statement that is on the ground but seriously, the scam of Fiat really is so in your face that if not seeing it still, am wondering what it takes.
7 hours ago•••
If we do go to a bitcoin standard and the entire fraudulent FX market is irrelevant, where do parasites find spread?
9 hours ago•••
Seriously, how hard would it be to create a nostr ridesharing app?
#asknostr
19 hours ago•••
GM nostr! ☀️☕
Today will be interesting. Talk to bank A and see if I can also have a USD account there as that is how I get paid for my fiat work.
I already asked bank B if I can simply get paid direct to my accounts there but it's variable income with international payment and Costa Rica banks don't like that so the answer I got was so convoluted, Essentially a no.
Then wait for my call from my passthrough bank and explain that no, I will not tell you my ney worth, list all my properties, international assets and investments and answer all the other invasive Orwellian questions you asked in the disgusting email you sent me.
Let's see if it getting de-banked day one week before iam supposed to get paid! Really need to be able to switch 100% bitcoin standard, this dystopian thing is getting a little time consuming fory liking!
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4 days ago•••
@npub1el3...l27r bumped into a chap in Guatemala who’s a ranger and trying to do Jaguar conservation stuff. They’re really not clued up on anything about what to do to try raise funds, use jaguar sighting for tourism etc. basically been doing stuff to help them and put water out as they have drought issues and realised now has places to guarantee people seeing them but doesn’t know how to monetise to get funds to expand efforts. I know you are involved in lion stuff. Is this something you might be interested in trying to help with? Was just random thought
7 days ago•••
GM nostr 🌞☕️
Welcome all newcomers!
Today, time to start the drive back towards Guatemala City. Not the same as here for sure!
8 days ago•••
Suggest using hashtag introductions and get multiple bots welcoming me to nostr. Kinda nice after being here 2 years. Always love the quirks!
8 days ago•••
If the state uses inflation to make the population the patsy for cancellation of its debts, is it correct to regard the nation as having a functional legal system? Surely one of the fundamental bases of a legal system is to uphold contractual obligations! 🤔
8 days ago•••
8 days ago•••
Boss move for any bitcoiners who decided to play the Trump pump n dump shitcoin script would be to sell to btc and donate half the profits to open sats. In fact, if this degeneracy continues, be nice to see some good traders (you know, the 0.00000000000132% of people who try) do just that!
8 days ago•••
Trying to imagine Roman masons keeping up with modern speed of history 🤔
8 days ago•••
So Guatemalan riads.... But then I realised, it's not just Guatemala. You just notice it more here. I asked the locals why so many speed bumps? Cause the mitorbikes and cars don't slow down in towns.
That's true but it's not the reason for their placement. The true reason is as soon as a road is built, the people build the town around the road so it's slowing down transport.
Net result: more accidents, more noise, less good sleep, pollution causing health impact , increased vehicle wear, constant jarring of lower back, increased fuel use, and obviously massive impact on trade as all journey times here are double what they should be.
But it really isn't just Guatemala. Why not adjacent to road with entrances to settlements? Are humans just inherently short sighted?
8 days ago•••
Bitcoiner mentality. Sitting down drinking an afternoon coffee at the edge of the lake in front of a sign warning of dangerous wildlife. In the background, what should be the platform to go out and enjoy sunset which, along with the fire pit out of frame in the photo, is very much under water.
Only thought that came to mind was “what an amazing metaphor for current state of the Fiat system”
8 days ago•••
Some thoughts on Guatemala visit.
I did a road trip. South with Antigua and Atitlan main goals. Then drove around the sierras and eventually up north to Semuc Champey and eventually up to Tikal.
Unless you have a long time, do either north or south. Journey times are long and frustratingly stop/start.
Antigua and the volcanoes are a phenomenal experience and if you enjoy beer, go to Cerveceria 14 for live music in the evening and keep eye out for eruptions in the background. Steak houses definitely worth eating at but there’s also some excellent local food. Enjoy it, outside of the touristy areas, food quality isn’t that great and carnivore diet is commonly old boot diet.
Atitlan is an amazing lake with wonderful scenery. Tendency for people to go to San Pedro or San Marcos. They’re kinda ok to meet people but slightly fake spiritualism and over selling by street vendors. Still definitely worth visiting but if looking for magnificent views, I found the other side of the lake more spectacular.
The drive. Hmm what to say. Stunning scenery but feels like driving through a landfill. The entire country needs a dedicated clean up campaign. Then there’s the road system which I’ll comment on in another post.
Semuc Champey is a beautiful area. Make sure to research place to stay. There’s some pretty ropey options. Good rule of thumb is probably to just ask if they have hot water. Seemed to be a good rule of thumb. Spent 2 days there but consider the area worth while for a full week of exploring the rivers, caves and karst scenery.
Flores and Tikal i will definitely visit again. But worth just flying straight in on a domestic flight and hiring car there. Between the national park hikes, Mayan ruins, stunning lake and places to visit, this area is a full vacation in itself.
The people here have all been really friendly and welcoming and had zero issues. One thing I did find odd coming from Costa Rica is it feels dead. There just doesn’t seem to be much wildlife. Had to wait to Tikal area too see anything but the spider monkeys around the temples were a treat!
9 days ago•••
$TRUMP is gain of function….. without the function
9 days ago•••
Reality is a meme now.
As we start 2025 in current manner, for those who’ve stacked, consider how much popcorn 1btc buys now….. you might need it!
9 days ago•••
If there's a more colourfull path, take it. Never know where it might lead
447 days ago•••
meetup พบปะระหว่าง #nostrplebs และ #nostrasia ในประเทศไทย! โดยคุณ @npub1z34...nh9r
สัปดาห์นี้ที่เชียงใหม่ / CNX วันที่ 10 พฤศจิกายน 2566 เวลา 19:00 น สถานที่: คอร์เนอร์ บิสโทร สถานที่อันโดดเด่นในเชียงใหม่ซึ่งขณะนี้อยู่ภายใต้การเป็นเจ้าของใหม่ได้ยึดถือ #Bitcoin
สัปดาห์หน้ากรุงเทพ/กทม วันเสาร์ที่ 18 พฤศจิกายน 2023 เวลา 19:00 น สถานที่: BOBSpace
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avatar nolim1t 🌿🍄💨🥩🟧💊 [21 M ₿ / ∞] 9s nolim1t@getalby.com Little spur of the moment Thailand #nostrplebs and #nostrasia meetups!
This week in Chiang Mai / CNX November 10th 2023 at 19:00 Venue: Corner Bistro (https://maps.app.goo.gl/kggo4NpPhB5nXdb68) This iconic place in Chiang Mai now under new ownership takes #Bitcoin
I'll be bringing some conference schwag, japanese snacks and the first few people who will arrive will get a glass of Japanese duty free whiskey. First 5 people who shill me their npub I'll buy them a drink or pre-rolled joint.
Next week in Bangkok / BKK Saturday November 18th 2023 at 19:00 Venue: BOBSpace (https://maps.app.goo.gl/QSsr92XQyzdipqY28)
I won't be bringing and snacks but I may have some other stuff 🍄🌿. There may be some conference schwag leftover tool. First 5 people who shill me their npub I'll either buy them a drink at the next place we go for.
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