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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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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Car talks with Brandon Keys from Green Candle Investments to discuss the evolution of PL V4, and the booming Austin Bitcoin scene. They dive into the unique mix of companies that call Austin home. Brandon also shares his experiences from El Salvador, exploring how Bukele's policies are impacting local and global Bitcoin adoption. The conversation goes beyond just Bitcoin adoption and his bold predictions for Bitcoin's future price, touching on bigger topics like the macroeconomic landscape, the influence of Trump, and how the convergence of politics and economics presents major opportunities for Bitcoiners. They even venture into some offbeat areas, including some deep state conspiracies, aliens, and Antarctica talk.

Topics discussed:

• pleblab
• austin bitcoin scene
• el salvador
• nayib bukele
• bitcoin adoption
• trump
• bitcoin price prediction
• moonvember
• deep state
• antarctica
• aliens
• conspiracy
• macroeconomics
• inflation
• corporate pleb
• nation state
• saylor
• bitcoin commons
• startup day
• unchained

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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 November 15th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
02:50 - If BTC hit a million tomorrow, what would you do?
08:03 - Sat Parity coming to your world soon
12:14 - Introducing Maple AI - Private Chat Encrypted End to End
17:52 - I'd Like Some Input On A Possible Logo
22:15 - THE CONSENSUS CONUNDRUM - Bitcoin faces a one-of-a-kind leadership problem
31:39 - Top Builder Season 2 announced!
32:58 - Jippi - Pokémon GO for Bitcoin - Now Crowdfunding
34:18 - Paul vs. Tyson - I didn't relize it is going to be on Netflix

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Car talks with GG about the dynamics of the current Bitcoin bull run explores the impact of Donald Trump's election victory, and discusses Bitcoin's emerging role in international trade and individual financial independence. With Bitcoin prices surging to $92k and geopolitical landscapes shifting, GG shares his observations on these developments and their implications for the market and global economic power.

Topics discussed:

• bitcoin
• bull run
• biden
• trump
• global trade
• investments
• market trends
• financial sovereignty
• russia
• usa
• brics
• democracy
• 2025
• mining
• institutional investment
• retail investors
• geopolitical impact
• economic shifts

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Car talks with Oliver Porter, the creative mind behind Jippi, to discuss his journey, his insights, and his ambitious vision for creating an innovative Bitcoin gamification platform. Jippi is a unique Bitcoin educational game that uses the engaging, real-world scavenger hunt mechanics of Pokemon GO, designed to make Bitcoin education fun and accessible for everyone. Oliver dives into his path from London to Austin, Texas, shares his background in software engineering, and recounts his work at Swan and experience with various Bitcoin and crypto companies. He elaborates on his commitment to making Bitcoin adoption a seamless, enjoyable, and competitive experience with Jippi’s gamified “Tribe Clash,” where users can join teams, claim territories, and win prizes – all while learning about Bitcoin.

Topics discussed:

• top builder
• steve jobs
• pixar
• ipod
• uk
• covid
• ft worth
• design
• ui/ux
• swan
• cory
• bitcoin education
• gamification
• rewards
• tribe clash
• app
• mvp
• users
• onboarding
• adoption
• community
• fundraising
• timestamp
• crowdfunding
• funding
• experience
• technology
• design
• inspiration
• territory
• map
• mobile
• teams
• partnerships
• marketing
• engagement
• tribe members
• bitcoin beasts
• geolocation
• hyperbitcoinization
• millennials
• gen z
• dopamine
• app store

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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 November 8th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
00:41 - Jippi - Pokémon GO for Bitcoin - Now Crowdfunding
15:01 - Be careful what you wish for: Bitcoinization can and will have huge implications
20:35 - Girlfriend Finally Got Off Zero -- Advice or Messages for Her?
23:36 - What I Most Fear About a Trump Victory
31:06 - How to begin restoring normalcy with friends/relatives?
40:12 - Stackers Decide: Trump vs. Harris – Who Leads Next?
41:16 - MONEY CLASS OF THE DAY: My Journey Into Money, Argentina Anno ~2012
42:10 - Bitcoin Consensus Analysis Project
45:46 - PLEBDEVS PLATFORM LAUNCHING NEXT WEEK
48:30 - Pi Zero To AR: Building DIY Augmented Reality Glasses
50:28 - The Daily Zap — Latest News and Updates

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