Car sits down with OpenMike of Tunestr to explore how Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr are revolutionizing the live music scene. Mike reflects on an eventful 2024, including the launch of Tunestr, and examines the challenges artists face in a music industry dominated by major labels and tech giants. He highlights Bitcoin's potential as a direct and transparent solution for artist support, drawing compelling parallels between the music and financial systems. Together, they discuss the advantages of a value-for-value model for musicians. They also spotlight upcoming Tunestr events, such as Adam Curry's Boostagram Ball Live and the SATSBYSW event in Austin this December, where leaders from the music industry, Bitcoin, Nostr, and RSS communities will gather to explore the transformative impact of these technologies on the music ecosystem.

Key Insights Discussed:

• Mike's journey with Tunestr and building a new path for artists.
• The challenges of using Bitcoin and Lightning for artists.
• The influence of Nostr and value-for-value models in music.
• How Adam Curry's Boostagram Ball revolutionizes the live music experience.
• Connecting the Austin music scene with Bitcoin.
• Navigating skepticism and educating artists about Bitcoin and Lightning.
• The challenges of traditional music industry structures vs. Bitcoin's promise.

Tracklist:

• bitcoin
• lightning
• nostr
• value-for-value
• tunestr
• streaming sats
• music industry
• independent artists
• adam curry
• boostagram ball
• austin
• satsxsw
• zapstream
• wavlake
• live-music
• nostrasia
• plebs
• transparency
• artists
• creative economy
• streaming sats
• opt out
• gatekeepers
• open source
• nostr key pair
• primal
• fountain
• purple pill
• sound money
• zapathon
• record labels

Call to Action: Don't miss the SATSBYSW (Independent Music Summit) on December 15th at Bitcoin Commons, Austin, Texas. More details at SATSBYSW. Join us for Boostagram Ball Live with Adam Curry on December 16th in Austin, Texas. Get tickets at antonesnightclub.com.

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Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Nov 22, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
02:15 - My secret prayer of thanks for ambition
13:11 - PLEBDEVS PLATFORM LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT
19:24 - Start Your Career in Bitcoin Open Source Software (₿OSS) in 2025
22:49 - Nostr Relays: What Gives?
29:55 - High Risk, Low Reward
37:17 - The Apex Predator of Collateral
39:49 - Bitcoiners Movie?
43:01 - Javier Milei of Argentina - Freedom, Economics, & Corruption - Lex Fridman
48:32 - Michael Saylor REVEALS MicroStrategy's $4 BILLION Bitcoin Bet
53:59 - SN release: proxied lightning address, pull to refresh, wallet status, bug fixes

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Car talks with Wesley of the Bitcoin Bay Foundation. They discuss the latest bull run, navigating Bitcoin's geopolitical landscape, and the unfolding adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states. Wesley shares his insights on the importance of building a resilient Bitcoin community, the success of the Bitcoin Bay Foundation, and the organization's vision for the future, including an upcoming Bitcoin Pirate Parade Float. Get ready for a deep dive into Bitcoin education, building local economies, and navigating crypto regulation in the United States.

Key Insights Discussed:

• Wesley's thoughts on the recent bull run and hitting $92k Bitcoin.
• Bitcoin's increasing integration into policy and governance in the U.S.
• The push for a national Bitcoin reserve and what it could mean for the future.
• Insights into the Bitcoin Bay Foundation, community building in Tampa, and upcoming events like the Gasparilla Bitcoin Pirate Float.
• The importance of Bitcoin education for younger generations and how Bitcoin Bay is integrating into schools.
• Wesley’s perspective on combining faith and Bitcoin, and the impact it has had on community-building.
• The challenges and triumphs of building a Bitcoin community from scratch, and the importance of having a supportive network.

Listen Now: Get inspired by how a grassroots community can grow into a powerful force for Bitcoin adoption and education! Wesley shares stories of persistence, vision, and faith that continue to shape Bitcoin Bay as a cornerstone for Bitcoiners in Florida.

Tracklist:

• bitcoin
• bull run
• liquidity
• policy
• legislation
• senate
• reserve
• strategic reserve
• mining
• hash rate
• national security
• community
• foundation
• education
• bitcoin schools
• Florida
• gasparilla
• pirate float
• faith
• strategic reserve asset
• network
• elon
• PAC
• fundraiser

Call to Action: Follow the Bitcoin Bay Foundation on Twitter @bitcoinbaytpa, visit their website at Bitcoin Bay Foundation, and get involved in their upcoming events, including the historic Gasparilla Bitcoin Pirate Parade Float happening on January 25th!

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