comino / Edwin Comino is on Nostr

Libertarian, Noderunner and BTCmap.org tagger.

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2026-07-14 15:49:01 UTC

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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

2026-06-16 10:42:35 UTC

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You can also find Beck & Bulow on BTC Map.
https://btcmap.org/map?merchant=23371#18/35.6633306/-105.9753402

2026-06-09 20:44:57 UTC

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Not that I'm aware of.

2026-06-08 21:11:51 UTC

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Doppio is well-known for its breakfast and desserts, according to those in the know.
https://btcmap.org/merchant/20458

2026-06-08 21:03:27 UTC

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I'm going to verify "Kafe v Klidu" and "Kavárna Přestávka" while I'm there.
https://btcmap.org/merchant/11515
and
https://btcmap.org/merchant/39149

2026-06-02 17:45:55 UTC

🧀 Cheese + Bitcoin = ❤️
Adding Bitcoin-friendly merchants on @`BTC Map` is fun work. Often, these are brief interactions via email, followed by a thank you or a tip in sats. But it's much more fun when someone sends something they've poured their passion and energy into.
Like David from d'r Senn, cheese master and "bacteria herder" from the German Allgäu region.
While we in the Netherlands are proud of our Edam and Leerdammer, David delivers true Allgäu cheese craftsmanship. He ages his cheeses in a 300-year-old vaulted cellar and calls himself a "bacteria herder", because it's the microorganisms that make the magic happen.
His motto? "Cheesemaking is like baking a cake, except sometimes a year goes by before you realize it didn't turn out right".
David, thank you for this delicious tasting package!
https://blossom.primal.net/3308762d4ad2d0bef379c4ee9cc33370c1be7ce7dd82f878d013484806596c01.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/1d53ec50f4f3daf6ad60ef1bdfb5de1c889bcd6dd8d138b5eef0bd165675dee4.jpg
Where can you buy his cheeses with Bitcoin?
Wangen im Allgäu
https://btcmap.org/merchant/39079
Isny im Allgäu
https://btcmap.org/merchant/39080
Leutkirch im Allgäu
https://btcmap.org/merchant/39082
#bitcoin #btcmap #cheese #allgäu #bacteriaherder #satsforcheese

2026-05-28 14:06:02 UTC

Living on a Bitcoin Standard: Meet the Man Who Sold Everything
What happens when you sell your house, your business, and walk away from steady income to live entirely on Bitcoin? We spoke to @nprofile…0wrp , a BTC Map contributor mapping merchants across Europe from his van.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF4tbkVQa-U
The Breaking Point
It didn't happen overnight. For @nprofile…0wrp , the journey to a Bitcoin-only life started with a string of closed doors, literally. PayPal shut down his business account. HSBC closed his personal account, citing "risk" because he shipped globally. Then Amazon banned him from selling.
"That was the start of looking for a Plan B," he recalls. But what began as backup planning evolved into something far more radical: selling his assets, his business, his house, and moving fully into Bitcoin.
"Going from a steady income to no income is a big shift," he admits. "But I was prepared to think long-term, ride out volatility, and start valuing everything in BTC."
The Human Cost
The transition wasn't just financial, it was social. "I lost most people along the way," he says quietly. "It can be a lonely path." Friends and family didn't always follow where he was going. He's made peace with that now, finding new communities "aligned by values and mindset."
Yet there's unexpected warmth too. Strangers have bought him meals when merchants wouldn't take his sats. Fellow Bitcoiners go out of their way to help. "There's a real sense of shared understanding," he says.
What Surprised Him
The kindness of the community tops the list. But he's also found something deeper: "Bitcoin gives you time and space to work on yourself. You start to realise that kindness and generosity have their own kind of return."
He doesn't buy the "HODL everything" mentality. "Energy should flow. Give without expecting anything back, whether that's money, time, or just presence."
The Frustrations
Not everything in Bitcoinland shines. "At times it can feel quite male-dominated and a bit macho, tribal and stuck in old paradigms," he notes. He'd like to see more families, more women, more diverse perspectives. The obsessive price-watching and political tribalism? "I don't resonate with that."
He also rejects the "Bitcoiners vs. normies" divide. "Ultimately, we're all one," he says. "Or as some would say, we are all Satoshi."
Where He Feels at Home
Not in conference halls, despite planning to drive his van to Bitcoin Prague this June. "In nature," he says, "surrounded by open, free, sovereign people."
The Doubts
Has he questioned his choice? "Yes. But I don't believe there are wrong choices, only lessons. Nothing is guaranteed. Bitcoin is a path I've chosen fully."
His Advice to the Hesitant
"Real change rarely comes from half measures. At some point, you have to commit."
And then, unexpectedly: "Watch the film Tin Cup."
On Actually Using Bitcoin
For those who stack but never spend, he has direct words: "Use it or lose it." Small groups acting together create change. "If 10, 20, or 50 people regularly choose not to spend at places that don't accept Bitcoin, then things will shift."
Right now, he's living that truth, passing through the Isle of Man, updating BTC Map listings, and occasionally offering to wash dishes for a meal if that's what it takes. "I'd much rather be adding merchants than removing them," he laughs.
But first: reality. Always reality.
Want to meet him? Find PilgrimB at Bitcoin Prague this June, or follow his journey on NOSTR and Signal. Just don't expect him to check Twitter.
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2026-02-11 17:29:41 UTC

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Thanks for the heads-up! ✅ I've refreshed all five locations at @nprofile…jemv. Peek at the "Last Surveyed" date to see the most recent Bitcoin transaction.

2026-02-05 15:07:07 UTC

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And of course you can find Studio Zitrone/ bip39cups in Berlin on BTCmap.org.
https://btcmap.org/merchant/22995

2026-02-03 10:30:29 UTC

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And of course you can find Covana in Playa El Zonte on BTCmap.org.
https://btcmap.org/merchant/way:958574653

2026-01-15 18:30:38 UTC

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You can find Patus Pasta on BTCmap.org.
https://btcmap.org/merchant/28711

2026-01-06 13:23:35 UTC

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Happy anniversary!

2026-01-01 16:37:54 UTC

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You can now also find Ba Rung on BTCmap.org.
https://btcmap.org/merchant/way:1214209668

2025-11-18 10:55:36 UTC

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You'll find Cococano Café & Eatery at BTCmap.org.
https://btcmap.org/merchant/29218