Exactly, every step toward simpler and more sovereign routes matters. You don’t need to be a developer to contribute: using, learning, and sharing knowledge about P2P or Lightning is already part of the solution. Resistance isn’t built only with code, but also with people who decide to step away from the domesticated version the system tries to impose.

It’s true that the technological and mental load is a real barrier, and that most people will choose the comfortable route if it’s available. That’s why the key is for parallel routes to become simpler and more accessible, without losing sovereignty. Adaptation doesn’t always come from interest — many times it comes from necessity… and necessity arrives when the “comfortable” solutions stop being comfortable. That’s when Bitcoin and those who use it in a sovereign way can make the difference.

You’re right that governments and banks are pushing the narrative of Bitcoin as a speculative asset and placing obstacles in the way of its use as a medium of exchange. But that doesn’t change Bitcoin’s nature: its base layer remains censorship-resistant and usable without permission. The real challenge is for more people to learn and use those parallel routes. In the end, this is the real process of selection: those who adapt to operate outside the framework the system tries to impose will continue to have sovereign money. The rest will be limited to the domesticated version the system offers them.

Yes, although I wouldn’t reduce it to just “IQ.” Bitcoin doesn’t select for academic intelligence, but for the ability to question, learn, and adapt. The difference is that in this process, the prize isn’t a diploma… it’s keeping your sovereignty. And those who remain trapped in fiat don’t lose by accident — they lose because they chose not to change.

“Fitness” in markets has nothing to do with justice or morality — it’s pure ability to resist and adapt. Fiat isn’t “fitter,” it’s a predator that controls the environment… until something survives outside its cage. That’s Bitcoin. It’s been dodging its traps for 15 years, and every failed attack makes it stronger. The day it stops resisting, it will no longer be Bitcoin. And that day hasn’t come yet.

Of course I use ChatGPT to translate and organize ideas. The ideas and the message are still mine. Tools don’t change authorship.

Exactly. Leaving the system is not always immediate or complete. But that doesn’t invalidate the direction. Some steps are uncomfortable, others impossible for now. What matters is knowing what you want to leave… and what you’re moving toward.

Thx

Then do it! It’s not just a trip — it’s a way to experience with your own hands what we often only debate in theory. Lugano isn’t perfect, but it makes one thing clear: the change has already begun… and it can be lived. Plus, there’s a strong Bitcoin community in the city.

When you go, share it. More people need to see this is real.

I publish on Medium (English) and Substack (Spanish) because they allow me to share the full article with more space, structure, and context. They’re also more accessible platforms for nocoiners who aren’t on Stacker yet. Still getting used to using Stacker.news myself 😅

And about the statue… I swear it was already gone when I got there 😇

Yes, Lugano isn’t exactly cheap compared to other countries. I used WoS for the purchases. I also had Phoenix, but since I know people who’ve used WoS there without issues, I went with that. As for the POS devices: they worked fine, although they took a few seconds to process (nothing too bad)… and one didn’t work at all (or at least that’s what they told me).

🧡 It was a real and valuable experience — with its highs and lows.

Exactly. That’s the key: understanding that saving in sats is also a form of resistance. It’s not just a financial strategy — it’s a daily practice of freedom, patience, and detachment. Thanks for remembering it too.

Totally agree. That “I didn’t sign up for this” feeling is exactly what I try to address. Bitcoin can pull you deep down the rabbit hole… but if we push too hard too soon, many won’t even take a peek.

The challenge is to present that complexity as a possibility — not as a burden from day one. To accompany instead of demand. To attract instead of impose.

Because yes, NGU might be the door in… but it doesn’t have to be the exit too.

Sounds incredible to know that Madeira is already that advanced in real BTC usage. Definitely adding it to my list of future places to visit 🧭

I love that you highlighted it’s Bitcoin-only — no confusion, no distractions. That’s how it should be.

Thanks for sharing the link, and congrats on living the standard full time.