Getting BTCpayServer to work properly on umbrel can be a bit finicky if you don’t know what to look for. The way proposed in the guide below was verified as working by multiple users in late 2025 and early 2026, and should contain everything you need to know.
Why SeedSigner? Your private keys are everything. Lose them, and your Bitcoin is gone forever. Let someone else hold them, and you’re not really holding Bitcoin at all. This isn’t fearmongering, it’s the fundamental reality of self-custody. The question isn’t whether you should take security seriously, it’s how far you’re willing to go to protect […]
Bitcoin mining has fundamentally changed since Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block on a simple computer. What was once a niche hobby for tech enthusiasts and nerds has become a global industry. The good news: thanks to open-source hardware, home mining is now more accessible than ever, and we’re advancing rapidly.
Whether you want to contribute to Bitcoin’s decentralization, understand how the network really works, experience the thrill of solo mining, or simply stack sats while heating your home, the topic is so extensive that it’s impossible to cover every detail, but this guide should give you a great starting point! Ready? Let’s go!
Bitcoin, our favorite form of money and the self-proclaimed king of decentralization, is teetering on the edge of a hypocritical abyss. As we sit here in late August 2025, the network’s mining ecosystem, once a symbol of distributed power, has morphed into a oligarchic stronghold dominated by a duo of behemoths: Foundry USA and AntPool. […]
Have you ever tried to pay for something with a jar full of loose change? It’s cumbersome, right? Well, managing your Bitcoin can feel a bit like that if you don’t understand UTXOs – Unspent Transaction Outputs. Let’s dive into the interesting but sometimes daunting world of UTXO management, where we’ll explore how to keep […]
Calm down, you’re just melting plastic, or so we’ve been told. Here’s why we won’t and why there’s much more to it than what’s visible at first glance. The transformative power of 3D printing extends far beyond mere technological innovation. It represents a fundamental shift in economic thinking about production, inventory, and entrepreneurship. Traditional manufacturing […]
Bitcoin – Solo Mining Pools
So, you got your bitaxe or other solo miner, but what now? Well, set it up and point it to a mining pool, of course. But you might ask yourself which one to use. In this post, we recommend pools for bitcoin solo miners which are all community maintained and offer solo mining with zero fees. Including our own, self-hosted mining pool! 😀
