Love the way the Chicago Bitcoin culture is starting to blossom. So grateful for @Chicago Bitcoin Collective
The Becoming Sovereign Podcast
Cutting Hair for Bitcoin in Chicago
By Sovreign
Aired Jul 27, 2026 · 1h 20m · Last boosted Aug 19, 2026
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In this episode of the Becoming Sovereign podcast, host Brandon Karpeles is joined by Staci Castopoulos, host of The Bitcoin Nova podcast and member #1 at the Chicago Bitcoin Collective. Staci shares her experience running Angie's Hair Studio alongside her mom near O'Hare, where they accept Bitcoin directly at point-of-sale using Square terminals to eliminate oppressive 3% credit card processing fees. Brandon and Staci explore the economic realities of small business ownership under inflation, the fast-paced buildout of Chicago’s Fork & Coin restaurant and co-working space, and the natural evolution of "orange-pilling". They break down the concept of Bitcoin Zen—movi...
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Bullish ClipsJun 18, 2026
1.1k Thank you Perma and Oshi for your continued support for #TakeMySats! Your listeners can now use referral code “YATA” when signing up and receive a free month of the Pleb Plan. It’s not automated at the moment, so please give me at least 21 hours to respond and get you set up.
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Bullish ClipsJun 17, 2026
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rev.hodlJun 14, 2026
321 The permaculture principle: Integrate Rather Than Segregate, is one of the key principles to consider when applying the 9 forms of capital concepts. The name of the game is spending time efficiently, so the goal is to build multiple forms of capital simultaneously with each expenditure of time. Integrating systems together is a great way cause each expenditure of time to accomplish multiple interactions simultaneously. Nostr exemplifies this in many ways, it lends itself to being more so integrated rather than segregated.
EricFJJun 13, 2026
1.1k Great episode. The progress of this show from episode 1 is incredible. Keep rocking
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Bullish ClipsJun 23, 2026
2.1k The referral code feature is still a work in progress but YATA supporters will get hooked up! Sign up and start selling stuff for sats the easy way.
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EricFJJun 22, 2026
1.1k Sir Permanerd, GM and thank you for allowing us to borrow your otter friend and his strings. He’s quite clever and talented. I’m glad you two communicated about him having a fling with Open Markets. We had fun, but I can assure you he remains loyal to YATA- you’re his primary. We’d like to continue these polypod cross-pollinations and have you on sometime for some bla bla on BTC/Nostr circular economies, permaculture and Canadianisms. A plus tard mon ami.
Bullish ClipsJun 20, 2026
100 BULLISH ON THE EDGE
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EricFJJun 13, 2026
1.2k BUILD. SHIP. ZAP. CLENCH. REPEAT.
Appreciate you guys. On NIP-99: marketplaces don’t really “pull” from each other… rather, we all “push” marketplace events to relays so anyone can view the open market however they’d like. Conduit is just one lens. Plebeian, Shopstr, Hisa and soon TakeMySats too (and more) are all their own perspectives on a shared pool of product listing & related Nostr events. Similar to how Damus/Nostur/Wisp/Primal etc are all lenses on the same shared constellation of Nostr social events.
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Bullish ClipsJun 9, 2026
333 Adding to the #TakeMySats jar 🧡🤙
rev.hodlJun 7, 2026
321 The Yata podcast is developing a nice intersection of many topics I love all in one place. Nostr, Bitcoin, Permaculture, and Value for Value. Definitely moved up into the "immediately listen" tier of the #40hpw. It feels like building friendships through a podcast which is cool.
By the way, a heatpunk is someone who uses the heat from Bitcoin mining for productive means. Many simply heat their homes in cold weather but I am drying laundry, heating water, dehydrating food/medicine, growing plants ect. A very permaculture way to mine Bitcoin!
#v4v #valuechain #permaculture
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rev.hodlAug 15, 2026
1.4k Did you know you can buy @npub1vpx9596du… coffee on localbitcoiners.com? Stock up on the best coffee you can buy with Bitcoin! Also, come hang out with us at the V4V Summit at Chicago Bitcoin Collective in September and buy coffee in person!
EricFJAug 14, 2026
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EricFJAug 5, 2026
2.2k GM. Great convo to listen to. Got me even more stoked to meet everyone in Chicago next month!
Bullish ClipsJul 17, 2026
111 Bullish
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rev.hodlJun 7, 2026
1.1k I miss an episode and it's the one you guys give a massive shout out to @npub1cvcgs83gw… ! This is the #valuechain, high velocity exchange builds capital, especially if that exchange causes a chain reaction of capital to propagate. Not just financial capital (btc) but also intellectual, experiencial, social, cultural, spiritual, ect. This is how the world we want to live in gets built by participation and cooperation, big or small. The key right now is velocity in my opinion.
Bullish ClipsJun 2, 2026
1.1k Thanks for shouting out #TakeMySats gents! Quite a nice jingle, setting it as my ringtone now. 😎🤙
Aug 25, 2026
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EricFJAug 27, 2026
1.1k SOLID RIP GENTS
rev.hodlAug 26, 2026
420 In the Open Markets on Nostr, when merchants have issues getting all the information on orders needed to get the purchases to the customers, is there refund information available? (Thanks for having @npub1xgyjasdzt… and I on the show!)
Bullish ClipsAug 26, 2026
222 Bullish conversation gents!
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Bullish ClipsJul 9, 2026
1.1k Speaking of having to #YATA — remember you can support the show by using referral code “YATA” when signing up for #TakeMySats. Create a store and start selling stuff for sats the easy way.
https://www.takemysats.com
Bullish ClipsJul 7, 2026
111 Smashing the boost button because @npub1zqdpzty2m… and @npub1uzt238htj… said so.
rev.hodlJul 5, 2026
321 Kyc is an attack on Bitcoiners, focus on getting Bitcoin without kyc, it's worth it. Earn it, mine it, buy it p2p. #40hpw #valuechain
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EricFJMay 29, 2026
1.1k Thanks for this episode gents. Really enjoyed
rev.hodlApr 19, 2026
721 Bitcoin brings forth God. Such a great discussion with @npub1hqaz3dlyu… and @npub12eml5kmtr… .
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EricFJApr 12, 2026
1.1k Thanks for the @npub1000000zx0… shoutout gentlemen! Would love to have you on sometime, & vice versa would love to be a guest on YATA to chat about decentralized marketplaces on Nostr!
rev.hodlApr 4, 2026
721 You don't need sponsors, fuggum. Spread the signal with podcasting and simultaneously let people know what you have for sale. Looking forward to more recordings from @Oshi (推し) and @Permanerd 🌱 💻
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rev.hodlApr 4, 2026
721 I need a podcast like this to help me wrap my mind around the potential of Nostr markets. There is way too much room for exploration, it's overwhelming to think about. #40hpw
EricFJMar 27, 2026
1.1k Inaugral episode of the Open Markets Podcast is out! @npub1equrmqway… and I go over what this movement to decentralize commerce using Nostr is all about.
Check it out 👇🏼
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EricFJSep 20, 2026
1.1k GM. Recommend taking in this discussion. Hope to be lucky enough to work with @npub10wzfa7jkq… one day
rev.hodlAug 28, 2026
420 I love how deep this conversation goes. I found myself going down the rabbit hole after what I consider to be a message from the creative force while meditating. Bitcoin is money and so much more. Were you called to Bitcoin by something beyond yourself? #40hpw
Sep 15, 2026
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rev.hodlSep 5, 2026
420 What Bitcoin represents is the destruction of the institutions that most anchor their sense of safety to. Bitcoin reveals that much of what you thought was keeping you safe is actually exposing you to outsized risk. The emotional response is to reject Bitcoin.
EricFJSep 4, 2026
1.1k The next stage of orange pilling requires this level of understanding
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rev.hodlAug 19, 2026
420 Any suggestions for Nostr based group chats that aren't perfectly private but work reliably? It's worth searching for the holy grail of the ultimate private Nostr group chat solution, and at the same time there has to be acceptable choices to offer a group chat experience to communities on Nostr.
EricFJAug 10, 2026
1.1k Shameless boosting of our own show. This one deserves it!
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Bullish ClipsApr 2, 2026
333 Thanks for highlighting #TakeMySats and the #bullishMarket! The building will continue. 🫡
EricFJMar 31, 2026
1.1k Next episode is out. Slightly more unhinged. @npub1equrmqway… and I are dialing it in.
Take a listen👇🏼
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rev.hodlMay 23, 2026
321 @EricFJ and @npub1equrmqway… does nip99 support payment splits? For example, I have my products processed and packaged by someone, instead of paying them all at once for the job, instead I offer them a split of the sales. So each time a product is sold the processer is paid out appropriately.
EricFJMay 12, 2026
1.1k Love featuring and discussing pleb projects on this show…
Got anything we should look at? Let us know!!
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EricFJMay 29, 2026
1.1k I still clench my buttcheeks on all sends, including zaps. It’s just good practice
Bullish ClipsMay 26, 2026
111 #TakeMySats “DOT COM!”
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EricFJJul 2, 2026
1.1k @npub1equrmqway… these lovely gentlemen want us to talk about BIP-110 … wanna dive into the fire? 😅
EricFJJul 2, 2026
1.1k It’s like, uh, totally, uh all our fault, sorry🫃🏽
#dickrichard
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rev.hodlSep 30, 2025
721 This year at Lake Satoshi, I think it's safe to say, the meshtadel truly went from concept to reality. From here on out, it's now about building it and making it stronger. I'm looking forward to more Bitcoiners joining us.
rev.hodlAug 18, 2025
1.1k Calling all local Bitcoiners, you can pick up Otis Bitmeyer coffee direct at meetups in the Michigan meshtadel network! Come hang with me at The South Bend Indiana Bitcoin Meetup, the first Thursday every month at Lang Lab, 630pm. Learn something, earn something, share something, buy something, build relationships and resilience with local Bitcoiners.
Jul 22, 2026
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Bullish ClipsJul 27, 2026
888 The #bullishMarket loves the Local Bitcoiners! Thanks for your support. Next event is Friday August 21 @ 6-7 PM Central. Save the date, bookmark the link, and join us in using bitcoin as money.
https://bullishmarket.onrender.com
Bullish ClipsJul 24, 2026
500 #TakeMySats supports importing/exporting products via NIP-99! Will be doing more testing now that y’all mention it. Sign up for the beta with referral code “LOCALBTC” to support the show.
https://www.takemysats.com
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EricFJJun 21, 2025
7k Aspire to be less of a LARP each day thanks to episodes like this. Great show. Also your homophobia is so cute. Really makes you way less gay when you regularly make sure your audience knows you’re totally not gay. That’s some brokeback level straightness we can all aspire to. Careful with the bears you two, bring protection and practice safe nsecs.
Jul 13, 2026
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EricFJJul 17, 2026
2.2k Great rip gents. World will be a better place as more and more creators follow their inspiration through freedom tech like @npub12hcytyr8f… .
Nov 13, 2025
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EricFJNov 17, 2025
2.2k Doubling down - let’s purple pill all the spouses!!
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rev.hodlJun 7, 2026
2.1k Year of the firehorse, all y'all out there don't forget it! It's always a cool vibe in the bowl, constructive. Crashing out is not a bowl kind of vibe and I like that. Tried to boost from the @npub1cvcgs83gw… npub via boostmebitch.com but didn't quite get there, will try again! Looking forward to what you might find in the PO box too!
Feb 27, 2026
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rev.hodlMar 5, 2026
2k I agree completely that this idea of "fix the money, fix the world" has to begin from the individual. "Fix the money, fix the world" is a meme, a nugget of cultural capital. Fix the money, fix the world is simply an ideal not a formula. And by sharing this meme, Fix the Money, Fix the World, it's a short, compact way of communicating that ideal. It's a way for Bitcoiners to come into alignment culturally that Bitcoin will be used for the benefit of all.
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rev.hodlJul 27, 2026
420 When it comes to use and value renewable resources, I've realized trash is a renewable resource. There will always be trash and it's very accessible. Find ways to use as much trash as possible! One mans trash is another man's treasure after all.
Bullish ClipsJul 27, 2026
500 Thank you for supporting the #TakeMySats merchants! Too many good ones to name but there is a grid on the home page that displays them all with infinite scroll. 😎
https://www.takemysats.com
Bullish ClipsJul 27, 2026
100 Can confirm the jerky from @npub1cwhy4k8qd… is ketolishus! 😋
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Bullish ClipsAug 25, 2026
222 Good to hear you got some sales at the #bullishMarket @npub1zqdpzty2m… ! Hope to see you and @npub1uzt238htj… at a future event like the good ole days. 🤙
Bullish ClipsAug 25, 2026
111 The #YATA podcast has some bullish energy!
rev.hodlAug 23, 2026
420 #Yata podcast is back! #asknostr how does one listen to podcasts on @npub18m76awca3… ? Glad to hear the problem is the solution when it comes to dealing with all the volatility during the time off.
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rev.hodlApr 26, 2026
1.3k @npub1yvscx9vrm… took the time to give @npub1cvcgs83gw… feedback about how we're incorporating #v4v into the podcast. We are learning so much from you and your years of experience. Jump to the local Bitcoiners time stamp to hear what he has to say and learn all about the philosophy of value for value.
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rev.hodlApr 19, 2026
1.1k This entire podcast is loaded with valuable takeaways. Worth listening to twice. So damn good! Personally I resonated with the discussion on producing high quality consumable products that can't be recreated because nature is intimately involved. I feel the same way about breeding and growing cannabis.
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Breathe. Great positive discussion @Staci and Brandon
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LFG @Staci adding *The Bitcoin Nova* to my #21HPW 🧡🤙 https://fountain.fm/show/ACfqgNSBFCxAxuB5jXgu