Hey friends,
I want to be honest with you folks. I'm really having sleepless nights. As mentioned while enjoying the ride in the Stacker Saloon here: #1413610. Right now, I’m trying to build Bitcoin Study Hubs using just a phone. That’s it. No laptop. And it’s not by choice — mine was stolen months ago, and I haven’t been able to replace it.
I’m a Bitcoiner doing grassroots education work in rural communities, trying to building something real, offline, and resilient. Physical Bitcoin learning spaces for places where internet is unreliable and education is mostly theory. This work needs deep focus: writing and translating material (including Chichewa), structuring curriculum, preparing offline lessons, documenting proof of work, and coordinating people on the ground.
And honestly, part of what keep me going is knowing there are people out there whose work I respects deeply, and who I genuinely wish I could collaborate with, learn from, or build alongside — people like:
@dergigi @CypherPoet @k00b @sethforprivacy @bitcoingraffiti @WeAreAllSatoshi @grayruby @mallardshead @sb @plebpoet @fiatjaf @Alby @CarlBMenger @runningbitcoin @justin_shocknet @niftynei @SatsMate @kenyaCoin @gmd @ODELL @ek @Scoresby @nullcount @abetusk @BTCSessions @sha256 @jack @jimmysong @benthecarman @jb55 @petertodd @cryotosensei @SimpleStacker @nerd2ninja @siggy47 @realBitcoinDog @BitcoinIsTheFuture @P2P_bitcoin @satoshiplanet @Bitcoinplebdev @BTC_LN @nkmg1c_ventures @zapsammy @timechain @OriginalSize @hynek @calle @dk @BITC0IN @futurepaul @SpaceHodler @LibertasBR @justsmile @btcpp @Aardvark @faithandcredit @pillar @Rsync25 @BlokchainB @cryptocoin @Coinsreporter @Public_N_M_E @MaxAWebster @davidw @denlillaapan @BTCMiner @optimism @TheWildHustle @orthwyrm @OT @TNStacker @TheBTCManual @jeff @zuspotirko @onions @Car @Satosora @shyfire @g4ala @ExponentialBTC @StillStackinAfterAllTheseYears @ugmug @IamSINGLE @tomlaies @jakoyoh629 @endothermicdev @User21000000 @MerryOscar @Signal312 @melvincarvalho @jk_14 @AR0w @Cje95 @2bithits @cozy @RideandSmile @mf @relc @gnilma @Bell_curve @Majjin @0xtr @nullama @freetx @earnbitcoin @falsefaucet @Rothbardian_fanatic @lpop4254 @CheezeGrater @stack_harder @ch0k1 @thebitcoinbugle @random_ @premitive1 @kristapsk @thrown @kilianbuhn @Wil @rheedi0 @2big2fail @billytheked @clr @shawnyeager @rijndael @Saxtheowl1 @NA @Brunswick @UlfMoby @soggycakes @Carresan @jp @mega_dreamer @suraz @BlueMoon @notgeld @BBitcoinUSA @mudbloodvonfrei @carter @Fabs @andyleroy @02d10975a1 @moel @metamick14 @Eljay @go @takaponka @DeezSats @cameri @quark @BlueSlime @And1 @bitcointerest @iguano @samsamskies @SatoshiNakanodo @028559d218 @F @398ja @aljaz @ssaurel @LibreLoya @roy @uco @Lumor @chaoticalHeavy @edblock @chungkingexpress @verbiricha @cleophas @sox @oliverweiss @guyfawkes @frostdragon @pi @cristaiji @Atreus @byzantine @fanis @Eximpius @m0wer @bataroot @itsrealfake @scottathan @tnuts420 @franzap @DeltaClimbs @shadowymartian @tip_nz @softglitter2d @satup @lylepratt @NEEDcreations @Shugard @crrdlx @om @purpurato @qecez @spain @0260378aef @987654321
Bitcoin grew because people shared tools, time, and energy — often quietly, often under constraint. A laptop right now is pure energy input. If this resonates, your support matters more than you might think.
A basic, reliable laptop would changes everything. Not luxury — leverage. Better materials, faster output, clearer documentation, less burnout, more actual teaching. Simply: more proof of work per sat.
Bitcoin Study Hubs are community-led, local-language, learn-by-doing spaces. Independent hubs, aligned by shared Bitcoin values — like nodes. Phase 1 is about proving this works offline, under real constraints.
Before I wrapped this up, I want to say sorry to you my friends I may have bombarded with notifications. I known getting tagged like that can feel noisy or even annoying.
That wasn’t done lightly.
The truth is, this project is deeply shaped by learning from others. By reading your work, following your experiments, watching what you build, and understanding how you think. Bitcoin itself didn’t grow in isolation — it grew through shared ideas, shared tools, and people helping each other under real constraints. Expressing a desire to learn from, collaborate with, or get help from fellow stackers isn’t about clout or attention. It’s about acknowledging that this work stands on the shoulders of many others. For Bitcoin Study Hubs to work, that learning loop matters a lot.
So if the notifications was disruptive, I genuinely apologize. But I also felt it was important to be honest about how much this project depend on the broader community — and how grateful I am for it.
If this resonates, helping me get a laptop is one of the highest-impact ways to support. Sats help too. Tools help. Signal helps.
Bitcoin grew because people shared energy when it mattered. This is one of those moments.
With respect.
No shame revealing your vulnerability especially when you are working for a cause greater than yourself. Have zapped n will continue to zap.
Fight on, my brother
Thank you for the encouragement
First they ignore you
Then they laugh at you
Then they fight you
Then we all win! Keep it up!!
So.... what kind of a laptop do you need? Might as well get to the point...
Thank you for asking.
We’re looking for a simple, reliable laptop built for real work—not luxury. The goal is productivity, durability, and long battery life for offline-first education in rural communities.
Minimum Specifications:
Storage (SSD): 500GB or more — for offline learning materials, translations, curriculum files, and documentation
Memory (RAM): 8GB or more — smooth writing, editing, and multitasking
Processor (CPU): 2.0GHz or higher — stable performance for daily work
Battery Life: 6+ hours — essential for areas with limited electricity
This laptop will power writing, translation into Chichewa, curriculum design, offline lesson preparation, and proof-of-work documentation—turning intention into real, measurable impact.
Where would the laptop be used (location generally)? Trying to get an idea of cost and shipping etc.
Malawi, Africa
...and there is the problem. I tried to ship a computer to a friend in Argentina, and because of size, content and battery it was insanely expensive. It's prolly better to do a fundraiser and buy the laptop there I suspect.
$175 can actually get a fairly/slightly used laptop here in Malawi that’s good enough for the job. Buying locally avoids shipping, customs, and battery issues entirely. Thank you for your help — it really means a lot.
LN: studyhubs@rizful.com
Yeah, that’s exactly the struggle in the Global South. Shipping alone can cost more than the device itself once you factor in size, batteries, customs, and random fees. It ends up punishing people simply for where they live. Fundraising and buying locally is often the best alternatively realistic option.
mention ping only below a maximum of @ like Reddit does it as well