Howdy, stackers! Forgot the 𝕏 tweet link! Share the biz https://x.com/AGORA_SN/status/2069325049824223565

For this edition I'd to bring up a common topic that has been LIT a few times this week:

Two topics I think are worth discussing this week:

1. Square just crossed 1M merchants auto-enabled for Bitcoin Lightning 
With a new business activating every 8 seconds. But many merchants don't even know the feature is on their terminal, and cashiers can't find the option, and that's why they strategically opted to pass the ball in the other side and expose Bitcoin toggle to customers - @jasonb continues with his Square Terminal Trainwreck - Back on Track! (and other tortured metaphors). And have you seen this Square Bitcoin savings calculator for merchant onboarding? Pretty cool educational stuff! And this Italian Butcher offering a 50% discount when paying in BTC? So many new businesses...

For you stackers who already accept Bitcoin directly: is this validation of the path forward, or does Square's walled-garden approach (auto-convert to USD) undermine the circular economy we're trying to build?

2. Several SN members are running Bitcoin-only stores:
@oshigood recently shared a great Q&A on running a 100% Bitcoin/Nostr business (#1505000), handling volatility via real-time BTCpay pricing, and cycling sats back into the community. @Palameraaa documenting her Journey to Health through bitcoin-only products and don't miss @satwize's Growing Stock Of Bitcoin Books

Would love to hear from other bitcoin/nostr sellers: are you planning to adapt your setup as more merchants come online? Any lessons learned for newcomers wanting to accept Bitcoin directly?