👋 Hello Nostr 💜, the 248th episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now!
Episode 248: Bitcoin for Merchants: Getting Started with Settlement Rails
In this episode of Satoshi’s Plebs Kenshin (npub10xx…pcjl) and mcintosh (npub197s…ner3) explore how Bitcoin is reshaping the payment landscape for merchants and consumers, focusing on the concept of “settlement rails” and what happens behind the scenes when money moves. They break down traditional systems like credit cards, ACH, and wire transfers—highlighting fees, delays, intermediaries, and chargebacks—before contrasting them with Bitcoin’s base layer and the Lightning Network, where transactions can be faster, cheaper, and final. The conversation makes a compelling case for why merchants should care, from reducing fees to gaining more control over their revenue.
Along the way, the hosts share practical insights on getting started with Bitcoin as a business, including custodial vs. self-custodial setups, tools like BTCPay Server, and real-world tradeoffs like volatility, UX challenges, and accounting hurdles. They also touch on broader themes like financial sovereignty, the evolving role of AI in their workflows, and the importance of education and adoption at the local merchant level. The episode blends technical depth with real-world perspective, offering a grounded look at what it actually takes to bring Bitcoin into everyday commerce.
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Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording
March 17, 2026: 70,700 $USD | 60,700 €EUR
Block Height at Time of Recording
941,041
Episode Page
https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-248
Music Credits
Jaded Jester - Nothing Left to Say
#Bitcoin #podcast #v4v #value4value #GM #GN #Nostr #plebchain #plebs #grownostr #satoshisplebs
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