The "What is Money?" Show Inside the Bitcoin Jungle: Nostr, Surfing, and Bitcoin w/ Paul Keating (WiM582)
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May 12, 2025 Join Paul Keating, a Bitcoin advocate and surfer from Costa Rica, as he explores the intersection of surfing and a decentralized lifestyle. He shares how Bitcoin empowers personal freedom and the innovative potential of decentralized social media platforms like Nostr. Paul recounts his transformative journey into cryptocurrency following a health crisis and discusses the significance of community and sustainable living. He emphasizes the balance between joy and responsibility in both surfing and life, highlighting the importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing world.
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Surfing as a Life North Star
- Paul Keating shares how surfing became his North Star, shaping his daily routine and life decisions.
- He wakes early to surf and values the freedom and connection it brings him.
Nostr: Private Keys for Speech
- Paul explains that Nostr provides users with private keys to their speech, akin to Bitcoin keys for money.
- Nostr frees users' voices from big tech corporations, marrying communication with Bitcoin's principles.
Streaming Sats Transform Communication
- Streaming sats on Nostr integrates money and communication, creating a flow of value with messages.
- This fusion enables instant transactions, enhancing social interactions beyond traditional likes.