2025-01-23T13:51:56Z https://nostr.now VelasCommerce https://nostr.now/npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt https://image.nostr.build/bdbf4989813da3da663b391c6e9145c13a8e82630278b21ae487b4825b95d8f7.png https://image.nostr.build/bdbf4989813da3da663b391c6e9145c13a8e82630278b21ae487b4825b95d8f7.png https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsygu46k3ntn0cnd4lwvdmkqzktmkn2ezrk3xrgqku7vjj6nvhh4tczyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwu7hemn For centuries, gold has been the ultimate symbol of scarcity.<br/><br/>Now, science is exploring ways to create more of it.<br/><br/>Bitcoin, though? Its supply is governed by a protocol with a 21 million BTC cap.<br/><br/>As technology evolves, what does true scarcity mean? What are your thoughts?<br/><br/>An interesting perspective from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. 👇<br/>#gold #plebs #bitcoin <br/><br/><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/coinbase-ceo-says-golds-supply-210000844.html">https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/coinbase-ceo-says-golds-supply-210000844.html</a> 2026-10-27T22:49:38Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvswnldrq2tg2pazyk9pg4eysj3gsstgq9hcqyw3r7jj84rge4h9szyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mw063rlh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsry7m874vd9zxfpqlehu0s5hn4mhrqjknmhqjmpjaml0m5qmqc63g5xh6fc'>nevent1q…h6fc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Don&#39;t forget to check out our free newsletter:<br/><a href="https://velascommerce.com/newsletter/">https://velascommerce.com/newsletter/</a> 2026-10-27T03:11:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsry7m874vd9zxfpqlehu0s5hn4mhrqjknmhqjmpjaml0m5qmqc63gzyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwcaeejc I changed my password to &#34;beef stew.&#34;<br/><br/>The computer said it wasn&#39;t stroganoff.<br/><br/>🥁🥁💥<br/><br/>#MondayVibes #tech #dadjokes 2026-10-27T03:09:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyzf7ltpfut84kr4968jky7mxsjw792skaamdqug2zqmr6qy39v7szyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwl7zexh Why not?<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/fb9e5359612a84510280c372418a23512cf6b1642ee718c7802d6e6398000c53.png"> 2026-10-23T19:22:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr078v98us8epahpaep54972nxm88hwg5c9lc89lsjpklvkd7g8dgzyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwxrpq7e Updates needed for PHP and NodeJS<br/><br/><a href="https://www.php.net/archive/2026.php#2026-10-21-5">https://www.php.net/archive/2026.php#2026-10-21-5</a><br/><br/><a href="https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/october-2026-security-releases">https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/october-2026-security-releases</a> 2026-10-21T21:16:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqf2tepnnymkcdrqs4ld0yl2ktn4hm5ekg5fjlkcthzczvda7tmfgzyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mw0j7xwf I ordered a chicken and an egg from an online store.<br/><br/>I&#39;ll let you know which comes first. 🐔🥚📦<br/><br/>#DadJokes #Ecommerce <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/3281170d3d3b8e3f30f4aec54f8843e273252d41b0f542bed80405868241712c.png"> 2026-10-20T03:24:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsx4zdm2eywxq34sfttz5m0cuqcym6lxr88gq8rmjxyy28g8zgg5sszyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwrkzq0x Bitcoin Commerce meme of the week.<br/><br/>Keep it real NOSTRiches 🐦‍🔥 <br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/ecd1f776bbd6d822a5da91f262c499a597e538a202511babf35a913a27770f55.png"> 2026-10-16T21:47:40Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs86e3p3zg5vyfjfdgd8fvz4586ycgzd5ncrj6ypanxt6xqmax82lczyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwqlhrf6 Brazil leads the world in Bitcoin and crypto adoption.<br/><br/>Another fun fact from the Chainalysis report: USA and Nigeria are mirror opposites in crypto adoption.<br/><br/>USA #1 in balances but #20 in peer-to-peer.<br/><br/>Nigeria is nearly the reverse.<br/><br/>Get the latest in Bitcoin Commerce<br/>🔗<a href="https://velascommerce.substack.com/p/brazil-leads-the-world-in-bitcoin">https://velascommerce.substack.com/p/brazil-leads-the-world-in-bitcoin</a><br/> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/755e84ca6fcfe4e2bcf9a99184d59178a09b3500933074dd7e504f8df11778b4.png"> 2026-10-15T20:32:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyqxxhv2y84lfzc7wutvd09p02ck0zmkfqjetunuf5fndx7gpx5ugzyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwgurdq8 #AI isn&#39;t just about generating images, writing emails, or automating workflows.<br/><br/>Sometimes, it&#39;s about genuinely improving people&#39;s lives.<br/><br/>A new study published in Nature Medicine explores how AI can help people with #epilepsy better understand their neurological activity, receive real-time alerts, and even improve seizure detection through their own feedback.<br/><br/>This is the kind of innovation that we love seeing.<br/><br/>Not replacing humans. Empowering them.<br/><br/>Technology is a tool. What we build with it matters. ⚡<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04680-4">https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04680-4</a><br/><br/>#Health #Technology 2026-10-14T00:11:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8jr4csd739tncm75zv9zz5s8y0zvznysnuxeacehlsqs3yypcr5qzyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwx3nsdl 🧡 It&#39;s Monday Night Dad Joke Time! ⚡<br/><br/>Why did the #Bitcoin miner go to therapy?<br/><br/>Because he had too many unresolved blocks.....<br/><br/>Don&#39;t worry, he&#39;s working through them one confirmation at a time. 🥁🤪 2026-10-13T02:33:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfpp7znc5d90n74yxf2qe9uevkq5jgn0t02whv6xj5kd2y8m6300qzyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwmntc22 It&#39;s almost the weekend. <br/><br/>Time to go spend it😆<br/><br/>Thanks for keeping it real <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qy28wumn8ghj7ctvvahjuat50phjummwv5hsz8thwden5te0dehhxarj95crztnzdak8gtn0vfek2unkv4ez7qpq0mxnle348mzv2dnj0ylgz3zu9gceenc29x9fr4m6mnars66j7vxszuwdtq" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>TheBitcoinManual</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…wdtq</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/21269b92506f02154eda347c2e090692d552451249144d2c70ca0f2f446e1d78.png"> <br/> 2026-10-09T21:43:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgnheynq7zauw7wsres2z2lfx4xp9cy6fvvew3gvvcrctcydr9xqszyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwmvkgvg Hey NOSTR! <br/><br/>Keeping an eye on Lightning? Us too.<br/><br/>We’re building a daily report that goes beyond a snapshot: channel trends, capacity, decentralization, and what they mean.<br/><br/>Building on Lightning? Watch this space.<br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/d5a6423b388af431fd9fd894bdec159555738b9843f32fdf4b464a33dc4a9b2c.jpg"> 2026-10-08T21:03:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2lsmxdtcxatp3vkf6jkapfcc3z9l4wadclhmxepyd59e2ge8h50szyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwq080tw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxnwuh8wlvmrgrcjs459wexx6s57u0q65dp938aczm6f5l00ydyps0nzxtg'>nevent1q…zxtg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Totally! Especially in the USA it can be zero effort with Square, flipping a switch at most. 2026-10-08T21:01:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstqpca00cqs608sdprxkgr36vxze6t695etrr2zluleyrdq8dky8szyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwapzn4x Hey #plebs! What’s one thing you wish more businesses understood about #Bitcoin? 2026-10-06T21:43:05Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0qdx8sfujgkrr0ew6d0ytwzfw3c9xhmpuvc3c0zhmjlf5ldle2sqzyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwws95vf Why did the #developer go broke?<br/><br/>Because he used up all his cache 😏<br/><br/>Happy Monday from Velas Commerce.<br/><br/>We build apps. We build websites. We build on #Bitcoin.<br/><br/>And apparently, we also build terrible jokes. 😂 2026-10-06T01:10:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstr4zxflr323xkgygql65jr2ypyerlthtjxy7xkykcvltfkwdllgqzyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwz3m73m If you&#39;re looking for a weekend project...just saying⛓️<br/><br/><br/>Thanks <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qythwue69uhnzves9cmrzt3j8yhrzd3n8g6rsdpcqy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqpq7r9zea7aesqlryqqcpn7clmfey5cmpauddzpygv7ss77mxq65ufqvrd0ca" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>BTCBreakdown</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…d0ca</span>)</a></span> for the meme!<br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/9c4bd4eda70a480693441c846ee8f1dd15f3786ba60ecd9bfecb46616a6c01dc.png"> 2026-10-02T22:38:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxt0lgwfgfje9dzrndvhqj5pspn5gknvnqrsegpn595y55te54ztczyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwnqjwvv Hey NOSTR: <br/><br/>Updates to our Bitcoin Dev Grants repo:<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qy8hwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnddakszyrhwden5te0dehhxarj9emkjmn9qqsvlh8twew569qmgt3kmmmtcypm28gujn6g4tegv6guqpjr9nc02kc6rf6g3" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Cyphertank</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…f6g3</span>)</a></span> is in. Pitch a Bitcoin Project.<br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qyx8wumn8ghj7cnjvghxjmcpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqqgx5yl2hnmsnqausrzhuk05xdj4ethyusavngvdym9rvl5yynp9duygvjjpf" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>BitMEXResearch</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…jjpf</span>)</a></span> is out. Sadly doors closed in September.<br/><br/>Know a grant we should feature? <br/><br/>Make a PR.<br/><br/><a href="https://github.com/Velas-Commerce/bitcoin-dev-grants">https://github.com/Velas-Commerce/bitcoin-dev-grants</a> 2026-10-01T19:50:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8eape7489296fpf30fz3sap5za0cplmannygmwnhnl5a9hpnzv5czyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwpjh97j There are a lot of businesses curious about #Bitcoin but stuck at the same question:<br/><br/>“Okay.. but how would we actually use it?”<br/><br/>That’s where Velas comes in.<br/><br/>Whether it’s accepting Bitcoin payments, integrating Lightning, or figuring out where Bitcoin actually makes sense for your business, we help get you from “this could be interesting” to actually building it.<br/><br/>Got an idea you’ve been sitting on? Come talk to us. ⚡<br/><br/><a href="https://velascommerce.com">https://velascommerce.com</a> 2026-10-01T01:35:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsytdvrslldu6vyvzyqhpayy70jxwfvyqprl945qt00wg4k7244vhgzyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mw77plu7 Shout out to the <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsghjazd78kfzurf3xxpuwl2kkthaxlg52rf47kqzumjjru323amvgjaswll" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>chicagobitcoincollective</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…swll</span>)</a></span> and the V4V Summit for inviting our founder <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qy08wue69uhkzerdd9hzu6tsd4hhxctfvdhjucm0d5argwp58qhszrnhwden5te0dehhxtnvdakz7qpqtv5j2h2742ht2a6490cdzypsxah5wlge5qyutadgphw884ynt8mqeeevm4" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>hmichellerose</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…evm4</span>)</a></span> to speak on #Wavelength and the future of agentic payments.<br/><br/>Great sitting with people building a better way to exchange value. Let&#39;s keep building with #Bitcoin and #Lightning ⚡ <br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/2d57d5d564c3b04b5a70e18517b32f437c9543099b4515af79fb3b085ff99f1e.jpg"> 2026-09-17T20:48:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst0hny3tg0e0x2jqntg0m2ahjd8ltz4cqp3gwaat6jer4z5799jfszyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwhvah03 We’re less interested in #AI as a novelty<br/>and more interested in it as infrastructure.<br/>If it helps businesses sell, support, automate, and get paid more efficiently, that’s worth paying attention to.<br/><br/>Especially when paired with open payment rails like #Bitcoin and #Lightning.<br/><br/>What do you think?<br/><br/>$BTC #FinTech 2026-06-22T21:13:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdph7z4qgrupvganrnyyhrgxncfhwc4nrdwszexg6ujpy4zx5dvpqzyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwh7q9z0 Coffee ✅<br/>Read Emails ✅<br/>Fix a bug ✅<br/>Accidentally create three new bugs while fixing the first one ✅<br/><br/>GM &amp; Happy Monday, plebs 😆<br/><br/>#Developer #FinTech #AI #Bitcoin #Lightning 2026-06-08T12:48:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0f5am9487zkvg6eauucx9qymk02ftw054whywg4xjeaglf9gkhqszyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwq2sscj Hey Lightning bugs ⚡🪰<br/><br/>We just launched Lightning Pulse: a Lightning Network stats page with adoption trends, decentralization scores, payment velocity, and all kinds of cool nerdy stuff.<br/><br/>Built for the community. Would love your feedback.<br/><br/>👉 <a href="http://pulse.velascommerce.com">http://pulse.velascommerce.com</a><br/><br/> <video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://blossom.primal.net/bd79c0c42d55822ec592deaef94ae1d4fe531bf1f3a13147de3ea8c10617e64c.mp4"></video> 2026-04-20T15:51:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9ge8mkgwpea2wf97d9qp23f90a50xywut0p4mgrsqsc6nqyjuzuczyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwfyywnl Bitcoin is a development platform. <br/><br/>NOSTR, if you are here reading this, you already know it.<br/><br/>Let&#39;s do this. <br/><br/>Full guide 👇<br/><a href="https://velascommerce.com/build-with-bitcoin/">https://velascommerce.com/build-with-bitcoin/</a> 2026-04-02T15:04:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspvg4skqgakq7wqjrwp05h8rmmu0rxtlhdf55t9mj9nhg4fy7f9aczyr6nr2r89w4zg9djw85xdklpr7cgvs8kcrjanru330grprn3dx6mwj93s4t Hey hey, check it out! 🎉<br/><br/>We’re excited to welcome npub1a4za3zcax35dckjy4ps32fqqatyuvzfnxfrnrq5rpuersnm072wsua2egl as our new Business Development Lead at Velas Commerce!<br/><br/>Krystal brings great energy and shares our mission of helping businesses build with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. <br/><br/>Say hi to Krystal and learn more about what we’re building:<br/> 🔗 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-johnston/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-johnston/</a><br/> 📧 krystal@velascommerce.com <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/b47071f2a5c31df0db885e26ec06cc6a1ae587e66a15e88780eeddc7309e3faa.jpg"> 2025-04-28T15:45:01Z