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I don’t just HODL Bitcoin; I LIVE it. ₿⚡ Spend sats, Zap ...

2026-10-29T11:54:14Z

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I don’t just HODL Bitcoin; I LIVE it. ₿⚡ Spend sats, Zap creators, fuel freedom. Stack less dust, build more circular economies.
𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲. 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭! 🧡

Stacking sats is the main game , but I regularly buy coffee and ...

2026-10-29T09:17:08Z

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Stacking sats is the main game , but I regularly buy coffee and groceries locally using Lightning whenever a merchant accepts it. Sats are too valuable to just sit in a vault forever.

Zaps, WoB, Freedomia...Still very few😑

2026-10-29T08:58:58Z

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Zaps, WoB, Freedomia...Still very few😑

Can you guess how we voted? Lol Groceries, gas and restaurants, ...

2026-10-28T01:33:16Z

In reply to nevent1q…c4g8
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Can you guess how we voted? Lol

Groceries, gas and restaurants, through gift cards paid over Lightning. Not glamorous, but it's where most of our everyday spending goes.

Currently my most frequent use is for my SIM card, pay for data ...

2026-10-27T19:00:07Z

In reply to nevent1q…c4g8
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Currently my most frequent use is for my SIM card, pay for data as I go, and for PPQ, paying for AI as I go. No one else around me accepts… yet

I will zap all comments to this poll detailing how you spend ...

2026-10-27T17:38:06Z

I will zap all comments to this poll detailing how you spend bitcoin.

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quoting
nevent1q…hple
Do you spend Bitcoin?

Bitcoin Merchant @activationstudios is using @Square to ...

2026-09-03T20:42:47Z

***Bitcoin Merchant***

@activationstudios is using @Square to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments
New Art Gallery just dropped.
514 15th Street in Area 15 next to @birdpizzeria and @substrateclt
Weds-Fri 4-10
Sat 2-10
Sun 12-10

https://btcmap.org/merchant/42645

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Why not have an annual get-together of the top 100 shadowy ...

2026-10-18T17:15:36Z

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Why not have an annual get-together of the top 100 shadowy supercoders to collaborate and build more?

🟧 #SpendBitcoin in Tanzania 🇹🇿 Meet Ezekiel Furniture - ...

2026-10-27T10:09:44Z

🟧 #SpendBitcoin in Tanzania 🇹🇿

Meet Ezekiel Furniture - Building Tanzania with Bitcoin!

Are you in Mwanza? Do you need quality furniture for your home, school, office, or company? Now you can pay with Bitcoin!

Business Name: Ezekiel Furniture
Location: Tanzania 🇹🇿
Region / City: Mwanza
Service: Professional design and making of all types of furniture - Home furniture, School desks & chairs, Office furniture, Company and custom designs. Quality craftsmanship you can trust.

Payment: They proudly accept Bitcoin ! Both On-chain & Lightning Network payments accepted. Fast, cheap, and easy.

This is how we build a circular economy in Tanzania. Support local businesses that support Bitcoin.

Let's support Ezekiel Furniture and show that Bitcoin is money.

Find them on BTC Map and go spend some sats:

👉 https://btcmap.org/merchant/28617

If you are in Mwanza, visit them today!

#SpendBitcoinTanzania #BitcoinMwanza #SupportBitcoinBusiness #BitcoinTanzania #btcmap

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Bitcoin Merchant @heritageamusements is using @Square to ...

2026-10-26T18:55:13Z

***Bitcoin Merchant***

@heritageamusements is using @Square to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments
Classic carousels. Modern retail entertainment. 🎠🎠🎠
Find them at the @concordmillsnc food court
https://btcmap.org/merchant/30609

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nprofile1qqsvwct7ssehccgu040egxe4k8k9ru4wd605r2kfv9sf94gsu8pftcqppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7lvsgtmnostr (nprofile…ostr):nprofile1qqsgydql3q4ka27d9wnlrmus4tvkrnc8ftc4h8h5fgyln54gl0a7dgspp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpxdmhxue69uhkuamr9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshkz7tkdfkx26tvd4urqctvxa4ryur3wsergut9vsch5dmp8pese6nj96 BitcoinatBlock (nprofile…wlkl)

Students attending the Bitcoin diploma class listen attentively ...

2026-10-26T14:31:07Z

Students attending the Bitcoin diploma class listen attentively to classroom lectures led by an instructor standing at the whiteboard. They then apply their knowledge practically by participating in real-world transactions using Bitcoin cards to make purchases at a local store counter.
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Bitcoin Merchant @cjs_automotive_industries is using ...

2026-10-24T01:01:58Z

***Bitcoin Merchant***

@cjs_automotive_industries is using @Square to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments
Diesel, performance, towing, body shop, collision repair, diesel tuning
Walk ins are welcomed
722 Montana Dr Charlotte NC 28216

https://btcmap.org/merchant/43207

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Bitcoin Merchant @704tint is using @Square to accept ...

2026-10-24T00:55:21Z

***Bitcoin Merchant***

@704tint is using @Square to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments
Window Tint
A finish that belongs on your car.
Choose Carbon FX, Hybrid FX or IRFX ceramic with computer-cut patterns and careful installation.

https://btcmap.org/merchant/39370

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Well, my old bot was banned within a day and the @npub1864…t2tq ...

2026-10-20T16:00:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…vnyl
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Well, my old bot was banned within a day and the BTC Map (npub1864…t2tq) got banned a year ago, taking our entire submission history with it. 🫠

Never again ✊️

#spedn ⚡️ Merchant @nprofile…n6x0 address: ...

2026-10-19T17:07:40Z

#spedn ⚡️

Merchant blinkbtc (nprofile…n6x0) address: jennymira1@blink.sv

Merchant BTC Map (npub1864…t2tq) address: https://btcmap.org/merchant/42409

🍲🇳🇬 Earn Bitcoin. Spend Bitcoin. Save Bitcoin. Replace Bitcoin. ₿

From jollof rice and turkey to semo and egusi soup, we’re proving that Bitcoin is for real life! 🔥 Every transaction helps build a thriving Bitcoin circular economy right here in Somerset West. Let’s build, support local businesses, and inspire more people to join the movement. 🌍🧡

Proof of Work. Real Food. Real People. Real Circular Economy. ₿

Find a spot. Skate it. Coach it. Event it. Barber it. Film it. ...

2026-09-06T10:21:02Z

Find a spot.

Skate it. Coach it. Event it. Barber it. Film it. Snap it.

Grab food.

Stack sats.

SkateSpots is now powered by BTC Map (npub1864…t2tq)

https://zapstore.dev/apps/org.skatespots.app

@npub1cn6…wt8a

2026-10-04T08:22:03Z

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Nathan Day (npub1cn6…wt8a)

This discount code didn't work I must have been too late to ...

2026-10-04T01:22:23Z

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This discount code didn't work I must have been too late to the game with the 21 cap. Still going 🤙🏻 tickets ordered

Absolute pleasure having you on.

2026-10-03T23:34:12Z

In reply to nevent1q…arvt
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Absolute pleasure having you on.

🌀 nostrpulse · what's hot on Nostr (last 6h) 📰 ...

2026-09-04T01:00:01Z

🌀 nostrpulse · what's hot on Nostr (last 6h)

📰 Article: BTC Map August 2026 Update
by BTC Map (nprofile…cymz)
322 net new merchants, Blink and Bull wallets join the party, and the 'Add location' redesign ships.

quoting
nevent1q…ndvz

Global Metrics 🌍️

Total Bitcoin-accepting merchants: 26,592 → 26,914 (+322 +1.2%)

Total Bitcoin-accepting places: 29,054 → 29,389 (+335 +1.2%)

Recently verified (1y): 16,920 → 16,243 (-677 -4.0%)

Avg. days since last verification: 418 → 438 (+20 +4.8%)

Merchants boosted: 14 → 12 (-2 -14.3%)

Total boost duration: 1,605 → 935 (-670 -41.7%) days

Comments posted: 25 → 26 (+1 +4.0%)

Find current stats over at the BTC Map Dashboard.

Note: the charts above track merchant growth only. The total places metric includes merchants plus exchanges/ATMs.

Country Activity 📈

Here are this month's most active countries in terms of merchant data editing.

Name Total Created Updated Deleted Comments

🇺🇸 United States of America 714 408 165 141 3

🇨🇭 Switzerland 68 7 41 20 1

🇧🇷 Brazil 68 8 53 7 0

🇸🇻 El Salvador 51 12 37 2 1

🇿🇦 South Africa 45 3 40 2 0

🇫🇷 France 44 3 32 9 2

🇨🇴 Colombia 41 36 5 0 0

🇬🇪 Georgia 40 0 38 2 0

🇩🇪 Germany 36 4 27 5 2

🇳🇱 Netherlands 33 4 22 7 2

Community Activity 📈

Here are this month's most active communities in terms of merchant data editing.

Name Total Created Updated Deleted Comments

🇺🇸 BitPlebs Los Angeles 47 24 23 0 0

🇺🇸 Colorado Bitcoin 35 29 6 0 0

🇵🇭 Bitcoin Island Philippines 24 1 18 5 0

🇸🇻 Mi Primer Bitcoin 24 3 20 1 0

🇬🇪 Bitcoin Movement Georgia 24 0 23 1 0

🇨🇭 Lugano Plan B 22 1 16 5 0

🇨🇴 Satoshi Team - Antioquia 19 19 0 0 0

New Communities 🫂

We welcomed the following new communities over the past month.

🇺🇸 OLY BTC

🇨🇴 Mi Tierra Digital

🇫🇷 BIP-21

🇨🇴 Mi Tierra Digital - Amazonas

🇨🇴 Mi Tierra Digital - Caribe

🇨🇴 Mi Tierra Digital - Boyacá - Central

We now have 692+ Communities scattered across the planet. 🌎️

Active Taggers 🏆

Here are this month's most active contributors adding and updating merchant data on BTC Map.

📣 Shoutout to the top 3:

🥇 Rockedf with 190 edits

🥈 RoseBTCmap with 168 edits

🥉 Comino with 140 edits

Name Total Edits Created Updated Deleted

Rockedf 190 175 12 3

RoseBTCmap 168 134 33 1

Comino 140 23 88 29

descubrebitcoin 123 7 11 105

SherbetS 84 84 0 0

fgouget 50 0 50 0

Satoshi Team 36 33 3 0

BTCGVA 35 5 13 17

Evgeniya_rocketdata 28 0 28 0

Stephanievanr 23 0 23 0

Hans Jürgen von Lengerke 23 1 17 5

LambdaComplex 18 2 15 1

confusedbuffalo 13 0 13 0

EcoBitz Circular Economy & Bitcoin Hub 13 6 4 3

ArancioneMilano 13 13 0 0

Find current and historical stats on the Tagger Leaderboard.

Integrations 🔌

We added two new wallet integrations this month, making it easier to discover Bitcoin-accepting merchants directly from your wallet of choice.

Blink — A long time in the making, but it's finally here! Blink users can now browse BTC Map merchants natively within the Blink app using the project's API for a deep, on-brand integration. v1 delivers merchant viewing, future versions will enable users to see nearby communities and also submit new places directly within the app.

Bull Bitcoin Wallet — Bringing BTC Map merchant discovery to Bull Bitcoin users through inclusion of our Web App directly in the wallet. The benefit of this approach (over native) means Bull users will get all the juicy updates as we release them.

Web App 🕸️

August was another monster month on the web app with 83 merged PRs. The headlines are a complete redesign of the Add Location flow and the migration to Svelte 5. Here are the highlights

Add-location redesign -- the entire flow was rebuilt from the ground up. You now pick a spot on the map in a dedicated placement mode, land on an arrival screen that confirms the pinned location, drop into a slim details form with a category picker (and hidden coords for accuracy), and submit through the API's submit_place pipeline. Before any of that happens, a duplicate-place check warns you if the spot is already mapped.

Merchant drawer -- a new copy button makes sharing the merchant address one tap.

Comment permalinks -- comment dates now link to per-comment anchors so you can share and bookmark specific feedback.

Issue worklist -- the ?issues filter got category sub-filters, colored pins, and drawer fix actions so maintainers can triage problems directly from the map.

Embed fixes -- the ?onchain, ?lightning, and ?nfc embed payment filters are back, and the embed contract is now pinned so third-party sites won't break on future updates.

MapLibre GL v6 -- the map engine jumped two major versions.

Performance -- area pages now render from the SSR bundle (no more 5.7 MB world crawl), with bbox-prefiltered and chunked containment for places-in-area queries.

Android App 🤖

Android work around build infrastructure:

Build pipeline -- AGP bumped to 9.3.2, Gradle wrapper to 9.5.0. A release signing config and a new beta build type were added, with a matching app deploy command in a new devtools helper script.

OSM attribution -- a small "© OpenStreetMap contributors" overlay was added to the map fragment, toggleable in settings.

Fixes -- a ConcurrentModificationException in ViewportCache was resolved; the Material Symbols font was updated to the 2026-08-28 snapshot with new icons.

Dev tools -- a devtools script at the repo root wraps common emulator and app commands.

Infrastructure ⚙️

The API absorbed the bulk of the infrastructure effort with a focus on access control and decentralizing admin work.

Geofences -- a new geofence column on users constrains area_manager and event_manager callers to the areas they are actually responsible for. A set_user_geofence RPC sets or clears the whitelist, while admins and roots remain unrestricted.

Area Manager role -- the new Role::AreaManager unlocks add_area, get_area, set_area_tag, set_area_image, remove_area_tag, remove_area, and search.

Place Reports -- a new report_place RPC lets trusted external sources record typed reports (verified, refused_sats, out_of_business, …) against existing places. A public GET /v4/place-submissions endpoint exposes open, non-revoked submissions.

Auth & logging -- resolved user IDs now appear in the request log table so every RPC call is attributable.

Electrum -- a new ping_electrum_servers RPC probes all configured servers in parallel and reports per-server latency.

Area bbox sync -- add_area and set_area_tag now derive and update the bounding box in the same transaction, so bboxes are never stale.

New icons -- swimming pool, rage room, and a batch of additional icons were added.

RPC refactor -- area RPCs moved to dedicated src/rpc/area/ and src/rpc/event/ submodules; docs split into per-method files.

CLI Updates -- The btcmap-cli picked up wrappers for the new API surface: place report, electrum-server ping, area add, area generate-bboxes, and renamed element generate-icons / area generate-element-mapping to match the new RPC signatures.

Analytics 📊

Our August website stats are as follows:

Check out the BTC Map Analytics Dashboard. Track our growth and see where users are coming from in real time.

Credits 🫶

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the project this month, including the Shadowy Supertaggers:

Hannes / escapedcat -- add-location redesign, Svelte 5 migration, Vite 8 upgrade, MapLibre GL v6, TypeScript bindings from the API, issue worklist filters, area page performance improvements, place cache and map refactors, duplicate-place detection, merchant drawer copy button, comment permalinks, and icon/i18n fixes.

Igor Bubelov -- geofences and area_manager role, place reports API, RPC refactor to submodules, auth & logging improvements, Electrum server pinging, area bbox sync, Android build infrastructure, devtools script, OSM attribution, dashboard improvements, Event Admin editing, CLI updates, and API maintenance.

Nathanael -- geofence testing and taking charge of Switzerland.

Nathan / dadofsambonzuki -- Blink and Bull Bitcoin Wallet promotions on the apps page, and embed payment filter fixes.

Edwin Comino / LighthouseFR -- Dutch translations, and new icons (swimming pool, rage room, and batch updates).

tomatotomata -- area page performance optimization.

Rockedf, RoseBTCmap, Comino, and all the active taggers listed above.

Support Us 🤝

There are many ways in which you can support us:

Become a Shadowy Supertagger and help maintain your local area or pitch in with the never-ending global effort.

Help improve or maintain our code. Check out our GitHub Team and hop into our Matrix Space.

Consider donating to the project here.

Name	Total	Created	Updated	Deleted	Comments
🇺🇸 United States of America	714	408	165	141	3
🇨🇭 Switzerland	68	7	41	20	1
🇧🇷 Brazil	68	8	53	7	0
🇸🇻 El Salvador	51	12	37	2	1
🇿🇦 South Africa	45	3	40	2	0
🇫🇷 France	44	3	32	9	2
🇨🇴 Colombia	41	36	5	0	0
🇬🇪 Georgia	40	0	38	2	0
🇩🇪 Germany	36	4	27	5	2
🇳🇱 Netherlands	33	4	22	7	2

Name	Total	Created	Updated	Deleted
🇺🇸 BitPlebs Los Angeles	47	24	23	0
🇺🇸 Colorado Bitcoin	35	29	6	0
🇵🇭 Bitcoin Island Philippines	24	1	18	5
🇸🇻 Mi Primer Bitcoin	24	3	20	1
🇬🇪 Bitcoin Movement Georgia	24	0	23	1
🇨🇭 Lugano Plan B	22	1	16	5
🇨🇴 Satoshi Team - Antioquia	19	19	0	0

Name	Total Edits	Created	Updated	Deleted
Rockedf	190	175	12	3
RoseBTCmap	168	134	33	1
Comino	140	23	88	29
descubrebitcoin	123	7	11	105
SherbetS	84	84	0	0
fgouget	50	0	50	0
Satoshi Team	36	33	3	0
BTCGVA	35	5	13	17
Evgeniya_rocketdata	28	0	28	0
Stephanievanr	23	0	23	0
Hans Jürgen von Lengerke	23	1	17	5
LambdaComplex	18	2	15	1
confusedbuffalo	13	0	13	0
EcoBitz Circular Economy & Bitcoin Hub	13	6	4	3
ArancioneMilano	13	13	0	0

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2026-09-06T10:14:09Z

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Check out the monthly leaderboards!

Bitcoin Merchant @3vcafe is using @Square to accept Bitcoin ...

2026-09-03T20:47:20Z

***Bitcoin Merchant***

@3vcafe is using @Square to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments
3V Hidden Café and cawffee shop
📍Kannapolis, NC
👩🏻‍🍳 by: 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒆 🍴🇻🇪 ﹠ 👨🏾‍🍳 : 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍🍴🇹🇹
804 N Main St, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081

https://btcmap.org/merchant/42644

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CashApp (nprofile…sgtm) jack (nprofile…nj96)

No taproot address derivation? :BIGSAD: The custom servers are ...

2026-08-25T02:22:13Z

In reply to nevent1q…5s73
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No taproot address derivation? :BIGSAD:

The custom servers are awesome though. And liquid and lightning.

Bitcoin Merchant @karencoletimelesstreasures is using ...

2026-09-03T20:38:51Z

***Bitcoin Merchant***

@karencoletimelesstreasures is using @Square to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments
Tarnish Free | Waterproof | Engagement | Fine Jewelry
Charlotte's #1 Permanent Jewelry
📍The Market at 7th St (Uptown)
📍Birkdale Village Huntersville

https://btcmap.org/merchant/42641

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nprofile1qqsvwct7ssehccgu040egxe4k8k9ru4wd605r2kfv9sf94gsu8pftcqppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7lvsgtmnostr (nprofile…ostr):nprofile1qqsvwct7ssehccgu040egxe4k8k9ru4wd605r2kfv9sf94gsu8pftcqppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7lvsgtmjack

Blake2b

2026-08-22T10:16:30Z

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Blake2b

every day money

2026-08-19T08:50:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…nryp
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every day money

Pretty cool man. If you can figure out how to prevent teleporting ...

2026-08-13T19:52:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…r89e
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Pretty cool man.

If you can figure out how to prevent teleporting (cheating) I think it would be fun to play. I was with a bitcoiner recently who was capturing phone booths by dialing & number from them & entering his ID code.

Making #bitcoin everyday money Community member #spedn sats at ...

2026-08-12T07:23:30Z

Making #bitcoin everyday money

Community member #spedn sats at 'Niel Nails Shop'

Zap 'Niel Nails Shop ' :
Nielnails@blink.sv

Find Merchant on BTC Map (nprofile…9yc5) :
https://btcmap.org/merchant/node:13370688114

Bitcoin Merchant @Nuevo Estilo Salón y Spa is using ...

2026-08-07T01:52:19Z

***Bitcoin Merchant***

@Nuevo Estilo Salón y Spa is using @Square to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments
Beauty, cosmetic & personal care

https://btcmap.org/merchant/41636

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#SPEDN 🍅🍆🥦 🥕 🫑 For Sats in our community Instant ...

2026-07-29T04:47:59Z

#SPEDN
🍅🍆🥦 🥕 🫑 For Sats in our community
Instant and cheap
Merchant 👇🏾⚡⚡
Mucambe@blink.sv
BTC Map (nprofile…4lpn) 👇🏾
https://btcmap.org/merchant/31296

Bitcoin Merchant @thebuzzstop_ is using @Square to accept ...

2026-07-27T16:40:26Z

***Bitcoin Merchant***

@thebuzzstop_ is using @Square to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments
A coffee fueled morning from hive to heart ☕️💛🐝
⏰ Everyday 7:00AM - 7:00PM

https://btcmap.org/merchant/41942

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#SPEDN Lunch on Bitcoin 🍔 Bitcoin in Action in kasi ⚡⚡ ...

2026-07-27T02:19:41Z

#SPEDN
Lunch on Bitcoin 🍔
Bitcoin in Action in kasi ⚡⚡
Merchant 👇🏾
Ntombana@blink.sv
BTC Map (nprofile…4lpn)👇🏾
https://btcmap.org/merchant/node:13063239335

Bitcoin Merchant @Deeprootscpsfarm is using @Square to ...

2026-07-22T16:10:39Z

***Bitcoin Merchant***

@Deeprootscpsfarm is using @Square to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments
#urbanfarm #regenerative farm based in Charlotte, NC.
They grow seasonal vegetables & herbs, raise chickens, goats + provide educational programs.

https://btcmap.org/merchant/41853

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🧳🛬⛱️ Arrive in new city. Check @nprofile…4lpn for ...

2026-07-26T19:54:45Z

🧳🛬⛱️
Arrive in new city.
Check BTC Map (nprofile…4lpn) for merchants.
Buy coffee with sats.

Cashier: “Here for the Bitcoin meetup ?”
You: “What meetup? 👀”
Cashier: “The one in 40 minutes. Monthly event.”
You: “😳 Of course 😏”

👌🏻🤌🏻

quoting
nevent1q…k7kd
This is the way!🙌🏻
📍Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹

Daydreams Dont Pay Bills #spedn sats ⚡ Lightning address: ...

2026-07-20T20:04:49Z

Daydreams Dont Pay Bills
#spedn sats
⚡ Lightning address: milofaskateshop@blink.sv
BTC Map (nprofile…4lpn). btcmap.org/merchant/26970

From maputoskate (nprofile…9ue2). & Education, Nelton neltonmartins84 (nprofile…snme) neltonsk8@blink.sv chose how to #spedn his sats and purchased a new pendant for his necklace.

#ExitFiat

With Blink Wallet (nprofile…tsqj). manlikekweks (nprofile…26we) FBCE (nprofile…s336). ⁰

There are different terminals. Handhelds at best require merchant ...

2026-07-20T00:18:11Z

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There are different terminals. Handhelds at best require merchant interaction (including employer TIN input first time -- don't hassle your cashier!). The register types with a customer facing screen typically don't.

And remember that them taking Bitcoin gets them a 3% revenue boost. You're doing THEM a favor. If they're not interested, their loss, but don't go in begging. Do be sure to out them on BTC Map (nprofile…4lpn) for their participation.

With our @nprofile…3uh5 Meetup participants we explored Fedi ...

2026-07-18T16:57:35Z

With our Fedi (nprofile…3uh5) Meetup participants we explored Fedi Mini Apps such as:

📍 BTC Map (nprofile…9yc5)
🎁 nprofile1qyxjqamnwvaz7tmzwf3zu6t0qy8zqamnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0dsqzphuxtm6gxpykk5q7a0vgxa7fpafpg6w503fejucqugj64vdjnvnykn4jst (nprofile…4jst)
⚡ Minmo (nprofile…8rw2)
🔄 Boltz (nprofile…aze8)

Fedi is more than a private Bitcoin wallet. It can also provide private chat, community tools, Mini Apps and offline payment capabilities.

quoting
nevent1q…775y
On our Fedi (nprofile…3uh5) Meetup we explained the Fedi Universe:

A user can join different Communities and Federations, while each Community and Federation can serve many users.

Together, they can form a decentralized network of locally managed communities.

nevent1q…u4f8

Bitcoin is meant to be used. We rebuilt our maps integration for ...

2026-07-16T15:04:06Z

Bitcoin is meant to be used.

We rebuilt our maps integration for better discovery.

Sort. Explore. Scroll. ⚡️

Powered by BTC Map (nprofile…9yc5)

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2026-07-14T17:04:54Z

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The best part? It’s a diverse ecosystem. In the south alone, ...

2026-07-13T18:08:58Z

In reply to nevent1q…h9yz
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The best part? It’s a diverse ecosystem. In the south alone, you can spend sats on:
• Lodging: SanCarli Apartment
• Food: Bio Finca Las Tenerías
• On/Off Ramps: GBTC Finance

Tyvm 🙏

2026-07-14T16:17:55Z

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Tyvm 🙏

You can now also find Shorty's on BTCmap.org. ...

2026-07-14T15:49:01Z

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You can now also find Shorty's on BTCmap.org.
https://btcmap.org/map?merchant=41704#19.00/51.46559/-0.06653

Gran Canaria currently hosts 11 active merchants mapped across ...

2026-07-13T18:03:06Z

In reply to nevent1q…h9yz
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Gran Canaria currently hosts 11 active merchants mapped across the island. The infrastructure is splitting beautifully into two distinct hubs:

• North (Las Palmas area): 8 active merchants forming a tight network.
• South (San Bartolomé de Tirajana area): 3 active merchants.

The Bitcoin circular economy is quietly taking root in Spain! ...

2026-07-13T18:01:25Z

The Bitcoin circular economy is quietly taking root in Spain! 🇪🇸 BTC Map (nprofile…4lpn) shows 357 merchants active on the mainland, and the momentum has swept into the Canary Islands with 32 active spots.

Let's look at the breakdown on Gran Canaria... 👇

Damn, @npub1v9r…msnm go there first! Awaiting email response ...

2026-07-11T13:27:37Z

In reply to nevent1q…cx3j
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Damn, comino (npub1v9r…msnm) go there first!

Awaiting email response ...

https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-data/issues/22665

On it!

2026-07-11T13:13:16Z

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On it!

@npub1864…t2tq just submitted Shorty's in Peckham a new bar ...

2026-07-11T13:10:16Z

BTC Map (npub1864…t2tq) just submitted Shorty's in Peckham a new bar we set up bitcoin payments for, how long does approval take :)

Shout-out to tools like @nprofile…nexv for making it so easy to ...

2026-07-11T10:32:18Z

In reply to nevent1q…sgac
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Shout-out to tools like BTC Map (nprofile…nexv) for making it so easy to find physical merchants—it's essentially the Google Maps of the Bitcoin economy. 🗺️🔍

But it would be a game-changer if we could do the exact same thing natively right here on Nostr. Imagine being able to search the protocol not just by a username, but instantly filtering by business type, jurisdiction, products, or services.

Great initiatives like cluborange (nprofile…y308) and BTCGVA (nprofile…mcdw) are already laying incredible groundwork for local adoption. If we can back that up with native protocol discovery tools, finding and supporting each other's sovereign businesses will become completely effortless. ⚡️🙌

I have not really any friends and family which is in BTC anymore. ...

2026-07-07T18:58:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…er0v
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I have not really any friends and family which is in BTC anymore. They all moved on to Monero for many reasons. But also I have not a single messenger app where I can send fiat, also no need for that.

I like keeping in contact with other plebs and I'm always ...

2026-07-07T18:53:55Z

In reply to nevent1q…gm5y
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I like keeping in contact with other plebs and I'm always trying to get friends and family into Bitcoin. Nostr DMs are so shit for the former and the latter is always a challenge.

This bridges two gaps for me personally:

1. I can chat with my fellow Bitcoiners securely and reliably
2. Since most of my friends and fam already use Signal it's a perfect way to introduce them to Bitcoin Lightning and show them how easy it is.

Number two is especially strong if I just point them to BTC Map (nprofile…hf7c) as well.

Literally it's "yo I can send you Bitcoin just as easily as sending fiat on other messaging apps and you can go into the real world and actually spend it."

This can seriously be so powerful for adoption. No need to tell your normie friends they have to set up a wallet and explaining how everything works. Just being able to send it on a Signal chat.

I'm seriously so psyched for this.