2025-04-26T18:27:53Z https://nostr.now TPBInc https://nostr.now/npub1fpcd25q2zg09rp65fglxuhp0acws5qlphpg88un7mdcskygdvgyqfv4sld https://profilepics.nostur.com/profilepic_v1/325c7a2b3af4705adb1996fe52baeacc77af9a9ac2ad71adc3d6bab4bf54e385/profilepic.jpg?1687201868 https://profilepics.nostur.com/profilepic_v1/325c7a2b3af4705adb1996fe52baeacc77af9a9ac2ad71adc3d6bab4bf54e385/profilepic.jpg?1687201868 https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvdx5r69mx8erdg986qlw7algsenj8d8mj3xrleje53rl252qacfszypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qsyj4mn2 Many have reached out, many wanting us to keep going. We didn’t realize to what extent.<br/><br/>Due to this vibe shift, we are actively exploring sustainable funding to reconsider and massively scale up. <br/><br/>If you’d like to be a part/donate email hello@progressivebitcoiner.org 2026-09-19T18:14:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxdsqtug7gwk3ckvyq0l8gdr63cc7z5urdtzdrmurxajylyavt0jszypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qs30vyjd A message from The Progressive Bitcoiner <br/><br/>The progressive bitcoiner assets (including website, podcast, and socials) will live on as an archive to our work.<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/0a06f0526825fd6e90331780e662f2ee602dcd0bb58c6acc78061789d11b6a4f.png"> 2026-09-16T23:32:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsztp8kge9t0jr0h3clfqzk084ymlhq6dzd9nxt6cpu56rjwmxuewqzypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qsu90rea We are excited to announce the first grant awarded by The Progressive Bitcoiner 🎉<br/><br/>After a rigorous review &amp; application process, our selection committee has chosen <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsyyc8z5j9032rcduggzrzmln0wzvmzmq35s9nqlm2g2adw7rklxxqpzamhxue69uhkummnw3ezu6r4vfkkz6m9wghxjmcpzfmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ucdus58h" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Bitcoinchama</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…s58h</span>)</a></span> with an award of 1,000,000 sats <br/><br/>Bitcoin Chama is a rural-based Bitcoin community dedicated to building a self-reliant Bitcoin ecosystem in rural Kenya by empowering youths through different projects. Bitcoin Chama consists of chamas (clans) that collectively own and operate the projects.<br/><br/>They are bringing bitcoin payments to their community using feature phones thanks to Machankura wallet. This allows any member of the community, regardless of literacy or tech-savviness, to send, receive, and save Bitcoin without an internet connection<br/><br/>TPB grant funding is helping support <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsyyc8z5j9032rcduggzrzmln0wzvmzmq35s9nqlm2g2adw7rklxxqpzamhxue69uhkummnw3ezu6r4vfkkz6m9wghxjmcpzfmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ucdus58h" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Bitcoinchama</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…s58h</span>)</a></span> in the following ways:<br/><br/>• Expand agricultural production<br/>• Onboard new local merchants<br/>• Run hands-on Bitcoin education days<br/>• Document a model others can replicate<br/><br/>To learn more check out Bitcoin Chama at bitcoinchama.com<br/><br/>To contribute to our grant fund, with distributions handled by our select committee and rigorous process focused on social good, research, and community grants, donate at our website today: <a href="https://progressivebitcoiner.org/donate/">https://progressivebitcoiner.org/donate/</a><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/8d4a1d402955e0b9c5892925289ba35c81941c27bd5db3678217bec11505d934.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/22232ce1b8647317c855911b5804e487a6ca05830f8d87777aee036256b5f76a.png"> 2026-01-30T15:44:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspdgwugphenftzj5cru5tl3jwxgfkjmhly8qqtn6hmjcwatc4t9vczypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qs3pcen6 🚨The Progressive Bitcoiner, Inc welcomes Jason Maier <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1dc84762hpnp0y4jcvjcgwt8l7sepng93j3hg63hfm80ph6kt82eqktjwqd" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Jason Maier</span> (<span class="italic">npub1dc8…jwqd</span>)</a></span> as our Director of Education 📚 <br/><br/>Many of you will know Jason as a teacher, speaker and author of “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin.” <br/><br/>Serving on the TPB board, Jason is increasing his involvement with TPB, Inc to lead our education efforts across the organization, including written and media materials, workshops and in person education, and beyond. Given Jason’s track record and expertise teaching and breaking down complex ideas, like Bitcoin, for everyday people, we can think of no one better to lead these efforts! 👏<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/9e7a473e86744f54f4cf5160c5b9605bc7c177516260eaa1fba58103e3917bbb.jpg"> 2025-06-17T21:28:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0fa7yufpnd0edpdudh8wcjrdvkxd2r50yh7yku8zcmxt9efjtddczypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qsa7efdn NEW opinion piece from Will Schweitzer on TPB’s website <br/><br/>“If Democrats lead on market structure, they take the high ground. They protect consumers, promote innovation, and sidestep Trump’s crypto theater. GENIUS can wait.”<br/><br/>#GENIUSACT #stablecoins<br/><br/><a href="https://progressivebitcoiner.org/democrats-should-kill-the-stablecoin-bill-for-now/">https://progressivebitcoiner.org/democrats-should-kill-the-stablecoin-bill-for-now/</a><br/><br/><a href="https://progressivebitcoiner.org/democrats-should-kill-the-stablecoin-bill-for-now/">https://progressivebitcoiner.org/democrats-should-kill-the-stablecoin-bill-for-now/</a> 2025-06-03T16:52:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs968yxk84w4qtrjtd7ttsrg2sy89ejnravn8ul6x4z9tyfhph09mszypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qskjjseh On the roadmap this year 🗺️ <br/><br/>➡️ Increase our media presence with more podcasts, educational videos, &amp; publishing <br/>➡️ develop a fund awarding grants and direct assistance towards progressives causes <br/>➡️ attend conferences and workshops growing our cause<br/><br/>We need your help 👇<br/><br/>Help us make these priorities a reality by partnering with us and donating today<br/><br/>Donate Bitcoin ➡️ progressivebitcoiner.org/donate/<br/><br/>Donate by fiat by credit/debit card coming soon… 2025-03-06T14:36:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0k6xrvzy7a8ycl5gz3u7jwa6tpj8qvktrdxnt4zj6dxmkud9hj2szypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qsy9y5vx TPB has a new newsletter signup now! Get the latest updates from our nonprofit, articles from #TPBMagazine, and more. <br/><br/>Sign up today by clicking the “join us” button on our homepage <br/><br/>progressivebitcoiner.org<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/OJjV.jpg"> 2025-01-31T13:18:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstfc3maj89d0r6ufq2tmjcsaf7x24aq6j63v0rtqp4y5y94ctfwfczypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qs5fhsue In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8k550mqlux4xtwefxzn6k3p3kjma7np0vsrv3s5252stpd55058cpr9mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuam9d3kx7unyv4ezumn9wsfa92hc'>nevent1q…92hc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Aware and are sorting this out today, thank you! 🙏 2025-01-25T14:21:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspuyl0wv3fhmsccjevs6g35atd4g64trldl9jhkjmh0vrz67lz94czypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qst6wq74 This is a hint for who our next #TPBPod guest is… 👀 <br/><br/><a href="https://a.co/d/9WHmGZ0">https://a.co/d/9WHmGZ0</a> 2025-01-25T13:56:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8kljzp6jdsdnsvmt04km9p3dq0mj8c75gdusxluuh5lvyqunywdgzypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qs55c6rr New TPB article out now from <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub12lzwey2hjc2ce0stwa3ldhg04h93wj263lvdhrf87qfzz9jsggeqwuntw2" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>jyn_urso</span> (<span class="italic">npub12lz…ntw2</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>Breaking down GOP budget proposals. <br/><br/>“As progressive Bitcoiners, we stand at the intersection of financial sovereignty and social justice. The proposed budget changes challenge us to consider how our values align with the future being charted. While decentralization offers a path to empowerment, it must be coupled with policies that promote equity, sustainability, and opportunity for all.”<br/><br/><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/progressivebitcoiner/p/budgeting-for-the-future-a-progressive?r=33qgsr&amp;utm_medium=ios">https://open.substack.com/pub/progressivebitcoiner/p/budgeting-for-the-future-a-progressive?r=33qgsr&amp;utm_medium=ios</a><br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/NwVR.jpg"> 2025-01-23T15:14:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsruyfkw8k7gufzxj4mdfxaxkq7jp0p4f3zlclv75e0hwcp08xsqxszypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qs0rurmm Bitcoin is more than just Number Go Up Technology. New from <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub164q45vfa8prpl7f63stsl9qm9n22v6julkasjdqxjc8kevchsj0sp42rl3" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>newenglandhodl</span> (<span class="italic">npub164q…2rl3</span>)</a></span>. Read, share and subscribe today <br/><br/><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/progressivebitcoiner/p/bitcoin-is-more-than-just-number?utm_source=app-post-stats-page&amp;r=33qgsr&amp;utm_medium=ios">https://open.substack.com/pub/progressivebitcoiner/p/bitcoin-is-more-than-just-number?utm_source=app-post-stats-page&amp;r=33qgsr&amp;utm_medium=ios</a><br/><br/><br/> 2024-12-09T14:31:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswcp0ce50m0ngjdyj9509dptynllcgzxa04m6nred729rp43a6s0qzypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qs9h867d New update dropped via our substack! <br/><br/>Introducing The Progressive Bitcoiner, Inc, with updates from <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub164q45vfa8prpl7f63stsl9qm9n22v6julkasjdqxjc8kevchsj0sp42rl3" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>newenglandhodl</span> (<span class="italic">npub164q…2rl3</span>)</a></span> on the road ahead<br/><br/>Read and subscribe today: <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/progressivebitcoiner/p/transition-to-the-progressive-bitcoiner?utm_source=app-post-stats-page&amp;r=33qgsr&amp;utm_medium=ios">https://open.substack.com/pub/progressivebitcoiner/p/transition-to-the-progressive-bitcoiner?utm_source=app-post-stats-page&amp;r=33qgsr&amp;utm_medium=ios</a> 2024-11-29T14:41:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszytef6ele0wgr7n4mqs66xsg7hf2m7f4xjjssnzjp6xftyrr8r7czypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qsra8yhg Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at TPB. We’re thankful for the change makers, the freedom fighters, the progressive voices fighting for a better world through bitcoin advocacy. So many of us have enormous financial privilege. <br/><br/>Our fight for Bitcoin is for those who don’t 2024-11-28T13:28:40Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstxr095pfl90jmrwpekjx6s7a2ypzfue4s6egf2zmam37xesj2w2gzypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qs9uwqgn What does #bitcoin really fix? I dare you to join TPB&#39;s new host, Margot Paez (<span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub12lzwey2hjc2ce0stwa3ldhg04h93wj263lvdhrf87qfzz9jsggeqwuntw2" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>jyn_urso</span> (<span class="italic">npub12lz…ntw2</span>)</a></span>), and find out. New episodes released monthly, coming this November to a social media platform near you.<br/><br/>We welcome the love. We welcome the hate. <br/><br/>Sponsors approved. <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1taawqsgm9n2rvtj2pcwgqd4mrea4uqpt4hze7t6fxd72rjqng4rsh74pm5" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>podconf</span> (<span class="italic">npub1taa…4pm5</span>)</a></span> disapproved. <br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://v.nostr.build/RC17coV1y9ALHeYd.mp4"></video> 2024-10-23T15:23:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqc3kkyux4l90szvh5mldvu2uaslt4un3p756gtx2jjeeckwzzvuqzypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qs0g6uze The final episode of The Progressive Bitcoiner with host Trey Walsh drops tomorrow, featuring an honest and transparent conversation with <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub12lzwey2hjc2ce0stwa3ldhg04h93wj263lvdhrf87qfzz9jsggeqwuntw2" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>jyn_urso</span> (<span class="italic">npub12lz…ntw2</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>With Bitcoin, the future is bright. Together, we can accomplish great things in and for the world. Onward 🧡 2024-09-23T23:41:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2p00unzmltyya00tx44dsmpxq7hzp25frek26duej8txewf4h4qgzypy8p42spgfpu5v8239rumju9lhp6zsruxu9qulj0mdhzzc3p43qssdvt0j &#34;If you&#39;re born in a cage, if you&#39;re born in prison, then freedom will look funny to you. But with a tool such as Bitcoin, this actually opens your eyes to your rights as a human, your rights as a citizen.” - Marcel<br/><br/>My guest today is Marcel Lorraine. Marcel is the Founder &amp; CEO of Bitcoin Dada, a women centric entity that is working towards educating African women into Bitcoin. In this episode we discuss the systemic barriers women face in Africa, how Bitcoin can help transform opportunities and beliefs, the strength of Bitcoin Dada’s grassroots community approach, the role African women play as the foundation of communities, practical use cases and adoption challenges, and more. <br/><br/><a href="https://progressivebitcoiner.com/tpb77-empowering-african-women-through-bitcoin-with-marcel-lorraine/">https://progressivebitcoiner.com/tpb77-empowering-african-women-through-bitcoin-with-marcel-lorraine/</a> <br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/HhvL.jpg"> 2024-03-05T15:17:41Z