Rebel Outpost: Bitcoin T-Shirts for South Africans Who Want to Wear Their Values Bitcoin has grown far beyond being just internet money. For many people, it represents something much deeper: freedom, self-sovereignty, personal responsibility, and the choice to opt out of a broken financial system. It is not only something people save or spend. It […]
More big news for the local Bitcoin scene: Well known payment provider in South Africa, Scan to Pay, has teamed up with MoneyBadger so you can spend bitcoin at 650,000+ Scan to Pay merchants nationwide. This comes hot on the heels of last months announcement of the Zapper bitcoin integration for 31 000+ merchants in […]
Big news for the local Bitcoin scene: you can now spend bitcoin pretty much everywhere that shows a Zapper QR code online or in-store, by using the Money Badger app with your bitcoin lightning wallet. Zapper is one of SA’s leading payment processors, trusted by a network of over 31,000 businesses, so this instantly unlocks […]
When it comes to freedom and monetary integrity, Bitcoin stands in a category of its own. Bitcoin is engineered to be permissionless, censorship-resistant, and sovereign, giving anyone in the world the ability to send, receive, and store value without reliance on intermediaries or approval from any authority. Its fixed supply of 21 million coins, enforced […]
If you hang around crypto long enough you will hear a familiar pitch: “Banks will all use XRP, demand will explode, and the price will moon.” This sounds great, but it mixes up Ripple’s software adoption with actual XRP demand. The bank-adoption bet is built on a mismatch Most XRP holders are gambling on a […]
Bitcoin vs Ethereum: 14 Plain‑English issues Bitcoin aims to be hard, neutral money with simple, fixed rules anyone can verify. Ethereum is a flexible app platform that changes more often and leans on social coordination. If your goal is savings, Bitcoin’s boring predictability is a feature, not a bug. 1) The Big Early Stash (aka […]
Bitcoin Maxi 101 A bitcoin maxi believes Bitcoin is money first: scarce (fixed 21M), neutral, and hardest to change. Everything else in “crypto” is optional or a distraction. Maxis prioritize self-custody, proof-of-work security, and don’t trust—verify. Build the fortress on-chain; use Lightning for everyday payments. Savings > speculation. The Maxi Perspective: Why Bitcoin Is a […]
Over the past year, there’s been a noticeable surge in the number of businesses along the Garden Route accepting Bitcoin — not as a gimmick, but as a genuine alternative to the broken fiat system. From coffee shops and hair salons to yoga instructors, surf schools, guesthouses, farmers’ markets, and even private tour guides, more […]
In recent years, Bitcoin has risen from being considered “interesting technology” to a formidable investment vehicle that demands the attention of finance professionals. Its stellar performance over the last 5, 10, and 15 years, outshining traditional assets, positions Bitcoin as a crucial element for portfolio enhancement. Bitcoin has outperformed Gold (by 25x), S&P 500 (by […]
Brace yourselves, the next Bitcoin Halving is just around the corner, expected around 24th of April 2024. What’s all the buzz about, and why does it spark excitement among Bitcoin enthusiasts? Let’s break down the details and the circulating ideas. The Bitcoin Halving is a pivotal event surrounded by intrigue and speculation. At its core, […]
