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#Bitcoin has made me more: - careful with my time - patient - stoic - minimalist - healthy - honest - analytical - grateful - anti-consumerist - thoughtful - holistic - detail-oriented - globally-minded - long-termist Bitcoin evolves our minds as much as our money.

Malik, founder of @citrusrate, shares his reason for focusing on Bitcoin data in Africa to help developers. If Bitcoin data in Africa is made accessible, it will unlock a range of apps that can be developed in Africa and for Africans. Link to the full episode of the Fedi Community Chat with @malkrite of Citrusrate is in the thread.

We're going to keep our weekly roundup thread brief in light of the news about the Coldcard firmware vulnerability. Our hearts go out to everyone who was impacted by the situation. At the beginning of this thread 🧵, we've shared some info and resources for anyone who thinks they may have been affected.

In moments when people you talk to about Bitcoin don't believe what you're saying, Jon of @HarlemBitcoin advises that you need to know how to respond. Not everyone will accept Bitcoin as you do. But everyone will come to Bitcoin when it's their time. Click the link in the thread to watch the full episode of the Fedi Community Chat with Jon of Harlem Bitcoin.

Are you searching for ideas of what to build for your community? @Modibe_ shares that the trick to figuring out what to build is to solve your own problem first. When you solve your own problem, you're likely solving the same problem others have as well.

A transaction in @bitcoingithurai, Kenya, using a wallet connected to our own @fedimint federation. Community custody is a now reality using @start9labs devices in South Africa. It's absolutely wild that this is even possible. If you wanna learn more, there's links to podcast episodes with @stephanlivera and @ODELLXYZ in the comments below.

The majority of Americans — across the political spectrum — believe that only they themselves should have access to their financial data. Learn more in the report we co-sponsored with @CornellTPI and @bitcoinpolicy. Link in comments.

Ecash ensures your money is private. As @danieltaju of @bitcoinfamba puts it, "privacy is security". Check the thread to get the link to the full episode of the Fedi Community Chat with Daniel of Bitcoin Famba 🇲🇿

Please join @meshikharv, @frankcorva, and @RajarshiMaitra on Thursday, 30 July, at 10am ET. They'll be discussing Raj's work at @bitshala_org and Bitcoin development in India. Be sure to tune in!

"Bitcoin is not a short-term investment option... It is a [means for us to] actually do things as citizens." @ValeCreativo of @fruteroclub outlines his philosophy on Bitcoin, which he also shares via Mariachi vs. Inflation, a Fedi Mini App game

Lots happened this week at Fedi! Let's dive in 🧵:

In Part I of our series on the Bitcoin Learning Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand, we looked at how the center's co-founders — @JimmyKostro and Fai — met and why they decided to open the center. In Part II, we take a closer look at what the center facilities, from hosting meetups and BitDevs sessions to serving as the home for its extensive media operations. We also take a look at how the center has built a bridge with local universities. Highly recommended reading if you're looking for a little pick-me-up in the depths of these here 'bear markets'!

"When it comes to communities, ecash makes more sense..." Fedi's Southeast Asia Community Master, @dearezkitha, on how Lightning ⚡️ solutions often rely on third parties, while ecash via @fedimint can be managed at the community level

Please join @Modibe_, @frankcorva, and @malkrite on Thursday, 23 July, at 10am ET. They'll be discussing @citrusrate and the importance of knowing the bitcoin price in local currencies across Africa. Be sure to tune in!

@m1sterc001guy @fedibtc Really cool to see more solid fedimint wallets out there. Great stuff!

Lots of cool Fedimint developments recently! Most people probably know about @fedibtc (the protocol and the wallet/company are often confused), but more wallets have been released recently. I wanted to highlight some of the features available in Ecash App

We're super proud of Viv (@imskykru) for taking part in the @hack4_freedom hackathon in São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷 Amazing work, Viv!

Please join @dearezkitha, @frankcorva, and @piriya on Thursday, 16 July, at 10am ET. They'll be discussing the work that Piriya of @RightShift_to does and bitcoin adoption in Thailand. Be sure to tune in!

Please join @LOReBitcoin, @frankcorva, and @ValeCreativo on Thursday, 9 July, at 11am ET. They'll be discussing the work that Valentín, creator of the Bitcoin game Mariachi vs. Inflation, does as a developer as well as the social impact he aims to have through his work. Be sure to tune in!