₿en Howard ⚡

paybtc. bitcoin brisbane. building b, bitcoin made human. #npub1waplyhxcqjmk5uxw5n0hc8ynugjkqrhzdungvz9dthv0j8dvrvpsxz0u9m

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

@BitcoinArchive *Lightspark is launching their cards via Visa, not the other way around. Little misleading there!

[paybtc @paybtc_au]

Tomorrow at 5:30pm: Bitcoin Brisbane #61 - Throwback to the early days at 16 Antlers.

RSVP here: https://t.co/xxdxpYHtNV

This month we're going back to the early days of Bitcoin Brisbane, the 16 Antlers rooftop bar, just good people on a rooftop for sunset and chats, come say hey!

[paybtc @paybtc_au]

Reminder: Bitcoin Brisbane #58 this arvo at 5:30pm!

Bitcoiners hanging out at a beautiful spot to wrap up the year and watch the sunset.

Eagles Nest - The Point Brisbane. See you there.

RSVP:https://t.co/4qG94BYJ98

[paybtc @paybtc_au]

For Bitcoin Brisbane #58 it’s just Bitcoiners hanging out at a beautiful spot to wrap up the year and watch the sunset.

Eagles Nest - The Point Brisbane, Thursday Dec 4th 5:30pm, see you there.

RSVP: https://t.co/4qG94BYbjA

[Alex Hanley @ap_hanley]

BREAKING: Sydney Bitcoin Hub, opening 12 Jan 2026

Bitcoin-only coworking and event space in Milsons Point, Sydney

Please get in contact if you are interested in getting involved, having a desk, sponsoring, providing merch, products, or art for sale!

Help us plant the flag!

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

@francispouliot_ Makes sense. Race you to tank status?

[paybtc @paybtc_au]

Tomorrow night: Bitcoin Brisbane #55 - 5 years strong!

📅Thursday Sept 4, 5:30pm
📍Ivy & Eve, The Beach House

Main Talk: Delete Your Fiat Brain: Take Back Your Time
All signal, no noise.

👉RSVP here + bring a friend curious about Bitcoin: https://t.co/XfY7ZV8DTL

[paybtc @paybtc_au]

Bitcoin Brisbane #55 – Delete Your Fiat Brain

Thu Sept 4, 5:30pm – Ivy & Eve, The Beach House

Main Talk: Delete Your Fiat Brain – @BenHowardAU

5 years strong. All signal, no noise.

RSVP + Full Schedule: https://t.co/V0kyeozdfx

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

Bitcoin Brisbane Meetup #53
Tonight @ 5:30pm - Thursday 3rd July

Main Talk:
Bitcoin Isn’t the Escape, It’s the Foundation of Freedom
- Ben Howard

Spots are nearly gone, RSVP here: https://t.co/PUCR5dFLim

While I was at BTC Prague, seeing the suitcoiners revealed just how much of this space is still stuck in fiat thinking, and made it clear to me that Bitcoin isn’t the escape, it’s the foundation you build your escape on.

Expect open dialogue, clear audio, and space for real participation. There will be opportunities for Q&A throughout the talks, and we’ll be running a Soap Box session, a chance for anyone to speak for up to 5 minutes on any Bitcoin or health related topic.

We'll wrap up the night with music, chats, and snacks your ancestors would approve of.

Event Schedule for 3rd July:

5:30 PM – Arrival & Gathering
Meet downstairs outside Tower Two. Please arrive between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.

6:00 PM – Head Upstairs & Settle In
We’ll move into the main venue and keep the conversations flowing.

6:30 PM – Main Talk: 🎤
Bitcoin Isn’t the Escape, It’s the Foundation of Freedom
- Ben Howard

7:15 PM – Panel Q&A 🔥
Bring your sharpest questions, let’s challenge ideas and go deeper.

7:45 PM – Soapbox Session 📦🎤
Anyone can speak for up to 5 minutes on a Bitcoin-related topic. Step up, speak out.

8:00 PM – Music, Chats & Snacks 🍖 🎵
Chat, connect, and relax till 9:30 PM.

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

@BazUnorthodox I know right? Time flies.

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

Excited to share this talk tonight. Settle in, this one goes deep.

Bitcoin Isn’t the Escape
It’s the Foundation of Freedom

[paybtc @paybtc_au]

Reminder: Bitcoin Brisbane Meetup #53
Tonight @ 5:30pm

Main Talk:
Bitcoin Isn’t the Escape, It’s the Foundation of Freedom
- Ben Howard

Spots are nearly gone, RSVP here: https://t.co/Ygwxdhc2iB

While I was at BTC Prague, seeing the suitcoiners revealed just how much of this space is still stuck in fiat thinking, and made it clear to me that Bitcoin isn’t the escape, it’s the foundation you build your escape on.

Expect open dialogue, clear audio, and space for real participation. There will be opportunities for Q&A throughout the talks, and we’ll be running a Soap Box session, a chance for anyone to speak for up to 5 minutes on any Bitcoin or health related topic.

We'll wrap up the night with music, chats, and snacks your ancestors would approve of.

Event Schedule for 3rd July:

5:30 PM – Arrival & Gathering
Meet downstairs outside Tower Two. Please arrive between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.

6:00 PM – Head Upstairs & Settle In
We’ll move into the main venue and keep the conversations flowing.

6:30 PM – Main Talk: 🎤
Bitcoin Isn’t the Escape, It’s the Foundation of Freedom
- Ben Howard

7:15 PM – Panel Q&A 🔥
Bring your sharpest questions, let’s challenge ideas and go deeper.

7:45 PM – Soapbox Session 📦🎤
Anyone can speak for up to 5 minutes on a Bitcoin-related topic. Step up, speak out.

8:00 PM – Music, Chats & Snacks 🍖 🎵
Chat, connect, and relax till 9:30 PM.

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

Looks like we’re in for a solid turnout tomorrow, can’t wait for the conversations, ideas, and good energy. See you all soon!

[paybtc @paybtc_au]

Bitcoin Brisbane Meetup #53
Thursday, 3rd July 5:30pm

For the main talk this month I'll be sharing some things that came into focus for me during BTC Prague.

Space is limited, please RSVP here: https://t.co/1MgPEM0A2s

Expect open dialogue, clear audio, and space for real participation. There will be opportunities for Q&A throughout the talks, and we’ll be running a Soap Box session, a chance for anyone to speak for up to 5 minutes on any Bitcoin or health related topic.

We'll wrap up the night with music, chats, and snacks your ancestors would approve of.

Event Schedule for 3rd July:

5:30 PM – Arrival & Gathering
Meet downstairs outside Tower Two. Please arrive between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.

6:00 PM – Head Upstairs & Settle In
We’ll move into the main venue and keep the conversations flowing.

6:30 PM – Main Talk: 🎤
BTC Prague: Insights & What I Realised Looking Closer – Ben Howard

7:15 PM – Panel Q&A 🔥
Bring your sharpest questions, let’s challenge ideas and go deeper.

7:45 PM – Soapbox Session 📦🎤
Anyone can speak for up to 5 minutes on a Bitcoin-related topic. Step up, speak out.

8:00 PM – Music, Chats & Snacks 🍖 🎵
Chat, connect, and relax till 9:30 PM.

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

@francispouliot_ Likewise!

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

Bitcoin Brisbane Meetup #53
Thursday, 3rd July 5:30pm

Looking forward to this one guys, I'll be sharing some things that came into focus for me during BTC Prague. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Space is limited, please RSVP here: https://t.co/dSfv7dR5hz

Bitcoin-only. No noise.
Just signal, conversation, and freedom.

Expect open dialogue, clear audio, and space for real participation.

We'll wrap up the night with music, chats, and snacks your ancestors would approve of.

Event Schedule for 3rd July:

5:30 PM – Arrival & Gathering
Meet downstairs outside Tower Two. Please arrive between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.

6:00 PM – Head Upstairs & Settle In
We’ll move into the main venue and keep the conversations flowing.

6:30 PM – Main Talk 🎙️
BTC Prague: Insights & What I Realised Looking Closer – Ben Howard

7:15 PM – Panel Q&A 🔥
Bring your sharpest questions, let’s challenge ideas and go deeper.

7:45 PM – Soapbox Session 📦🎙️
Anyone can speak for up to 5 minutes on a Bitcoin-related topic. Step up, speak out.

8:00 PM – Music, Chats & Snacks 🎵🧑‍🤝‍🧑🧀
Chat, connect, and relax till 9:30 PM.

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

@haasemike @BTCPrague Very cool, love that there's a design track, see you there!

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

Not your mindset, not your mind.

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

@thoughtfulmome2 I guess, I know it's just an LLM, but it's important what it's default responses are and who is setting them, saying it's "not evil" and leaving it at that can have widespread real world impacts on many lives when people ask similar questions.

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

I just had one of the most revealing conversations I’ve ever had with AI, and discovered how Grok has major consistency flaw.

I asked a simple question:

Do you think the circumcision of baby boys is evil?

Continued... (1/7)🧵

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

@sgtkwol Yeah, I tent to use ChatGPT more often as Grok is rough around the edges to say the least, lacks memory across chats and maybe isn't as truth seeking as I thought.

[₿en Howard ⚡ @BenHowardAU]

@blakeburris Regardless, Grok's take was disappointing, claimed circumcision isn't evil and left it at that. For a truth seeking AI, it's weak. Surprising that ChatGPT (supposedly more conservative) handled the question with way more honesty, saying "it can be considered evil", straight up.