We have examples here in SN with multiple ***satsriser*** campaigns being successful.

​KYC-Free Bitcoin Circular Economies: Free The Markets, Free The World

AGORA

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## What Is A Circular Economy?

A Bitcoin circular economy is a free market where you can trade any products or services for bitcoin, including daily needs like food, jobs and housing.

The state censors fiat markets via regulations, permits and KYC. In comparison, a Bitcoin circular economy is peer-to-peer and meritocratic — no state permission or government ID is required to participate.

Practical examples include local Bitcoin marketplace groups in Telegram, a farmers market that accepts bitcoin, KYC-free apartment rentals or a Bitcoin health insurance. More use cases are covered in this article.

## Bitcoin Fixes This — A Liberatory Currency For Liberatory Markets

Bitcoin doesn’t only separate money and state, it also separates markets and states. A Bitcoin circular economy is based only on supply and demand — no state regulations, bans, KYC, permits, subsidies or quotas are necessary. This creates meritocratic free markets, where your skills, ideas, character and effort matter more than the state’s permission.

Bitcoin is the perfect currency for a truly free market. Bitcoin provides a secure, globally accessible, permissionless, peer-to-peer network to send, receive, earn, spend and save money — without third parties, government ID, censorship, seizures, high fees or long wait times. You can send money to anyone worldwide, which arrives in 10 minutes for currently less than 50 cents in fees. Ownership of funds is proven by a pseudonymous cryptographic private key, meaning no personal information is required. In addition, there is no risk of corporate censorship like Mastercard; chargebacks or seized funds like PayPal; fraud or theft like banking; high fees like Western Union or counterfeit bills like cash.

KYC-free exchanges, Bitcoin ATMs and Bitcoin vouchers enable people to easily trade local cash for bitcoin — no government ID or bank account required. Easy-to-use bitcoin wallets, such as Blue Wallet or Samourai Wallet for mobile and Electrum or Sparrow Wallet for desktop, make it possible to send and receive money worldwide with one click.

Bitcoin’s security, utility and practical use cases for financial inclusion and economic freedom have been consistently proven over 10-plus years with billions of dollars. The technology works and the possibilities are infinite.

## Why Is KYC-Free Important

Participation in the Bitcoin circular economy must be available for everyone.

Today, disproportionate and harmful KYC regulations actively exclude millions of people who don’t have government ID (e.g., the State refuses to print an ID for them) or who can’t show ID for safety reasons (e.g., they are a victim of abuse) from the economy. This fatalistic and unmeritocratic form of discrimination affects people’s daily lives and restricts access to necessities like jobs, finances, apartment rentals, healthcare, online shopping, receiving mail, buying a sim card or visiting the gym or library.

In a meritocratic, inclusive and truly free market, no state-assigned identity is required: For a job, only your skills and work ethic is important; for housing, only your ability to pay rent is important; for healthcare, only your medical condition is important.

If authentication or trust is required, it is enough to say your name (or a pseudonym), use a password/PIN (e.g., an SMS code to pick up mail), cryptographic keypair (such as in Bitcoin or PGP), reputation network (online reviews, vouches from friends, word of mouth), cash deposit (e.g., for rentals) or multisig escrow (jobs, purchases). Although personal IDs are an unnecessary and potentially dangerous concept, non-government IDs from platforms like [Bitnation](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/decentralised-government-project-bitnation-offers-refugees-blockchain-ids-bitcoin-debit-cards-1526547), micronations like [Liberland](https://liberland.org/) or privacy organizations like [Digitalcourage](https://digitalcourage.de/en) are more accessible than the single point of failure of gatekeeping government ID systems.

The gray market has offered KYC-free services for decades, including jobs, apartments, healthcare, PO boxes, sim cards and more, on a word-of-mouth, cash-in-hand basis. Due to cutting out bureaucracy, fees and middlemen, transactions are easier, quicker and cheaper. Bitcoin, as an uncensorable, peer-to-peer digital money, has the potential to enable stronger global and local free markets, which are accessible to all.

## Practical Examples

Bitcoin circular economies provide online and physical places to trade products and services, free from censorship, surveillance or restrictions. Circular economies are also known as agoras, second realms, gray markets and parallel economies and are part of agorist, [vonu](https://www.amazon.com/Vonu-Strategy-Self-Liberation-Shane-Radliff/dp/1723447447), cypherpunk, anarcho-capitalist and libertarian practice. These markets focus on entrepreneurs, communities and small businesses and avoid state-backed corporations.

Here are some starter examples, but many more can be added:

**Bitcoin ~Craigslist~ AGORA**

Sell products and services for bitcoin on a peer-to-peer basis, both online and in person. Some examples include food, electronics, books, clothes and cars. Reviews and multisig escrow can improve security where required. You can get started today by using the _[~AGORA](https://stacker.news/~AGORA/r/AGORA),_ ~Craigslist, OpenBazaar,~ Telegram _and Signal_ groups, local classifieds_, community markets or any other Bitcoin marketplaces_.

In addition, you can easily accept bitcoin in your online store via [BTCPay Server](https://btcpayserver.org) or [SatSale](https://satsale.org/), which is available as a stand-alone store or plugin for WooCommerce. To sell your dgital products you can lear about specific plaforms that allow you to receive bitcoi payments [here](https://stacker.news/items/1047216/r/AGORA).

**Brick-and-mortar stores**

From grocery stores to barbers, restaurants, taxis, delivery, pharmacies, health clinics, gyms and more, Bitcoin adoption in brick-and-mortar stores can contribute greatly to local circular economies and make it convenient to live on a Bitcoin standard.

You can easily accept bitcoin payments in your brick-and-mortar store or encourage your favorite businesses to accept bitcoin via a mobile wallet or a point of sale such as BTCPay Server. You can also sell gift cards or memberships that can be purchased with bitcoin.

To encourage Bitcoin adoption, you can show people how to use a mobile wallet like [Blue Wallet ](https://bluewallet.io)or ~Samourai Wallet~, how to buy KYC-free bitcoin with [Bisq](https://bisq.network), [HodlHodl](https://hodlhodl.com), [Azteco](https://azte.co) or a [Bitcoin ATM](https://coinatmradar.com/), and even offer a discount for bitcoin payments.

**Freelance jobs and gigs**

Find work and hire people for jobs, gigs and microtasks via [Bitcoin freelance websites](https://cointastical.medium.com/freelancing-platforms-which-pay-in-bitcoin-e38be56166df) (by @cointastical), online chat groups and local classifieds.

With Bitcoin, you can easily hire people locally or globally, **without paperwork**, red tape or restrictions. Portfolios, reviews, milestones and multisig escrow can help to protect you against scams_,and ensure your agreements are fulfilled_.

Whether you want to work as a remote graphic designer, offer local lawn care services, need a one-time task or a full-time employee, you can offer your skills for bitcoin in a truly meritocratic borderless job market.

**Bitcoin Air~BnB~BTC and Bitcoin Citadels**

Rent apartments, offices and land with bitcoin via a Bitcoin ~AirBnB~ @AirBTC ([SN AMA](https://stacker.news/items/681689/r/AGORA) - [website](https://airbtc.online) network for long-term and short-term accommodations. Pay on a monthly basis with bitcoin, _avoid legal contracts and pay_ with multisig escrow for security deposits if necessary. You can even build a network of Bitcoin Citadels and live with fellow Bitcoiners, whether it’s a neighborhood in a city, a rural village or a van living community.

_For your peace of mind, you could indeed hire a trusted escrow service as extra guarantee for the private contract to be fulfilled._

**Health clinics, pharmacies and Bitcoin insurances**

If you are a doctor, dentist or pharmacist, start to accept bitcoin payments from out-of-pocket patients. With Bitcoin, there is no need to deal with insurance, payment plans or debts.

In addition, a Bitcoin-friendly telemedicine service and online pharmacy could help people to access medical treatment from anywhere. (We have a first example here in the [~AGORA](https://stacker.news/~AGORA/r/AGORA), read more at https://stacker.news/items/953030/r/AGORA)

Likewise, a Bitcoin health insurance like [CrowdHealth](https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin) with a network of Bitcoin-friendly doctors, pharmacies and hospitals could help people to access healthcare for a monthly membership fee.

**Bitcoin fundraising**

Bitcoin offers a unique way to fundraise money without censorship. Unlike GoFundMe or Kickstarter, no bank account or government ID is required, there are no high fees, no restrictions and you can donate anonymously. Simply create a Bitcoin address, add a donation button with SatSale or use BTCPay Server for a fully featured fundraiser, and you are ready to receive donations. With this, you can fundraise money for your business idea, receive charitable donations and donate to causes that you care about.

_We have examples here in SN with multiple **satsriser** campaigns being successful. [Don't trust me, Verify with your own eyes](https://stacker.news/search/r/AGORA?q=satsriser&what=posts&sort=zaprank)!_

**Bitcoin meetups**

Start Bitcoin meetups, whether online in a forum, Matrix room or Signal group or in person in a cafe, hackerspace or convention. Both small local meetups and large conferences can help you to meet other Bitcoiners, create ad-hoc Bitcoin marketplaces and expand your network. Get to know people from all professions, such as farmers, doctors, programmers, truck drivers and more, and grow a Bitcoin community _around you, (in case there's not an existing one already)_.

**Proxy merchants**

Via proxy merchants, you can access sim cards, receive mail, buy land, make fiat payments and more without KYC _requirements and preserving your privacy_. The proxy merchant registers the service under their company name and you pay them a fee in bitcoin. In this way, proxy merchants provide a bridge between the free “crypto economy” and the gatekeeping “fiat economy.”

Unlike shell companies with nominee directors, proxy merchants don’t require government ID. This provides an accessible and pseudonymous method to access necessary services.

Some concrete examples of proxy merchants:

Personal shopping services: The customer enters the product URL and sends bitcoin. Then the personal shopper pays the fiat invoice with their bank account and the customer receives the product. This helps people to shop online, even if they don’t have a bank account.

Anonymous sim cards: A company registers sim cards under their name or imports sim cards from countries without KYC requirements and resells them for a profit. _There are always bitcoiners around looking for it!_

Anonymous PO boxes: The customer sends a letter or package to a local business, pays a fee and picks up the mail with an SMS code or password.

Apartment rentals and land purchases: The proxy merchant makes the contract under their company name for a fee. The customer can then live in the apartment or build on the land, no ID required.

If you have a business, shell company or access to government ID, you can consider offering proxy merchant services to people who need them, with your own fees, terms and limits.

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Again, these are only starter examples. Think about how you could offer your skills in a Bitcoin circular economy and what products or services you want to buy.

## Get Started Today

You can start to build a Bitcoin circular economy today with the skills and resources that you have. No need to ask for permission or wait for a revolution.

People participate in markets every day, from groceries to work, apartment rentals and doctor visits. Ask your favorite store if you can pay with bitcoin, display a “bitcoin accepted here” sign in your business or start a local Telegram group for your city.

Take back control from the State and its theft, surveillance and censorship. It’s your money, your skills and your time — and Bitcoin will help you to defend it.

Reject the State’s monopoly on money (fiat), identity (KYC) and markets (regulations).

Free the markets, free the world.

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@***satsie's*** bio

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@satsie's bio

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@satyagraha's bio

Satyagraha LNbits myNodeBTC usr=88f0695770cf4751a9e9ecc940e12b43&wal=29a11aa196be4707ae957ecafd90863a

17c81daa727ec55965421dcdfdc42467fd1b9d88f78ef3c6cf72bac86998f1ac from Alby via nos2x

satyagraha

Maybe some are opposing the Sats standard because of mSats standard?

![satstandard](https://i.imgflip.com/5ot5eo.jpg)

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#satsisthestandard

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Dstzcg

SATSLINK (@SATSLINKdevice)

I created this account to organize the ***satsraising*** projects on SN. ... If you're feeling generous, zap Anita's link below:

Anita Posch ***Satsraiser***

@***satsraiser's*** bio

This is Siggy. I created this account to organize the satsraising projects on SN. I will post them from here, but I will also make general, more frequent short posts about general fundraising stuff.  I plan on taking advantage of the SN percentage forwarding feature to forward sats to more than one project when the posts are not targeted. This also gives me the ability to zap my own posts!

I'm just thinking out loud, so please send me your suggestions, ideas, and content. It would be great if one of the artistically inclined among us can come up with a logo. Even link post suggestions are fine, since all rewards will be going to a worthy cause. 

Please don't zap this bio. If you're feeling generous, zap Anita's link below:

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### [Anita Posch Satsraiser](https://stacker.news/items/239180)

@satsraiser's bio

satsraiser

possibility that you, @ekzyis, or the resident lightning stats man @kr can post some stats from the ***Satsraiser***

***Satsraiser*** Stats Request

Hey @k00b, since 80% of comments are support/feature requests, here is another one for you. (Great tweet by the way) 

No rush here but any possibility that you, @ekzyis, or the resident lightning stats man @kr can post some stats from the Satsraiser yesterday. We know the total raised but would be nice to know how many zaps, how many zappers and how many Guest zaps. 

At your convenience, if possible, it would be greatly appreciated. 

(fyi @siggy47)

Satsraiser Stats Request

grayruby

Introducing Satsback.com v2

k00b

Satscards uses

I picked up a few SATS cards from coinkite recently. I’ve put a few sats on them, stuck them in a draw and will use them like a piggy bank. Has anyone got any practical applications for these?

Diego

@21HunnyBilly's bio

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@SatRat's bio

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@SatsMate's bio

Hey All, 

I am a passionate Bitcoiner who loves trying out new wallets, traveling and sharing my experience with different merchants, and also educating others on how I believe hard money like Bitcoin can help change the world. I visited El Salvador on Bitcoin Day 9/7/2021 (documentary below), and it was one of the best experiences of my life to see a country that was once broken and destitute now have a glimmer of hope due to financial inclusion. 

I strongly believe Bitcoin will help change the world, and moreso help individuals who were previously denied access to our current financial system. Looking forward to a bright orange future!  

Bitcoin Day Documentary: https://youtu.be/68PA155PX9s

Website: www.satsmate.com

https://zbd.gg/GalmaDuFria This is my personal QR code. It allows anyone to send me Bitcoin and messages directly to my ZEBEDEE. lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ctsdyh85etzv4jx2efwd9hj7a3s9aex2ut4v4ehgttnw3shg6tr943ksctjvajhxtmpxuurjcmxxvuz6wf58q6z6drpv5uj6c3jvy6z6epexe3ryd3kxe3kvcnr7y2uzj

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Referrals: 

Referral to Stacker News: Circular economy with bitcoin discussions involved!  https://stacker.news/r/SatsMate

Primary Bitcoin Buys Through Strike: The primary place I go to buy Bitcoin. https://invite.strike.me/2MSTYG 

Secondary Bitcoin Buys Through Fold: A nice exchange w/ rewards & bitcoin buys.
https://use.foldapp.com/r/HTFKVY9L

Lolli Rewards: Earn sats by using a linked card at participating vendors https://lolli.com/share/PQFAMM

SatsMate

orphansofuganda

anita

I would like everyone's suggestions and input for the next ***Satsraiser***.

Suggestions For Next ***Satsraiser***

I would like everyone's suggestions and input for the next Satsraiser. 

So far, @grayruby suggested Open Sats at one point. 

I have been speaking to the man who runs Orphans Of Uganda. They just joined Stacker News this morning.  I am impressed with the information I've gotten so far.

Please let me know about your favorite bitcoin projects.

Suggestions For Next Satsraiser

siggy47

Satslink by Coinkite

031ef7d322

Satshoot v0.2.0

nostr

Announcing [Satshoot](https://satshoot.com) v0.2.0!
Too many improvements to list everything but:
1. Cashu nip60 wallet and payment with nip61 nutzaps(multimint payments, mint exploration, manual and automatic backup and resync mechanisms)
This feature was developed with heavy involvement of [Nostrdev](https://nostrdev.com/) !

https://image.nostr.build/6f915479e76f999c0dd241773406efcaa5ef4c9ee89dc5cd627a4bc7c9176390.jpg

2. Rendering of nostr URI-s, thanks to nostr:nprofile1qqsvmm558ja3n3g6hpr6vm2awaph825lv0fgwfrtkkdssfl6te3hgqqpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtcpr9mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumgv9ex2empwqhxuet59uq32amnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwdehhxarj9e3xwtcn7exa4 !

- Need a hand in development?
- Have technical issues to sort out?
Post it on SatShoot then share as short text note!
 Tap into global nostr talent to get your job done by the best bidder!

All feedback welcome!
Keep pushing for the freedom economy 
 
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#satshoot #asknostr #freelance

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TheWildHustle

Satscards/Tapsigners Reimagined

5centvalentine

SatsCrap - Marketplace

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mrtali

Satsback.com

IgnaciobTato

Satsback for 1st time

For the 1st time, i used  https://satsback.com/
And it has been quiet straight forward.
Now let s see how it goes (regarding the sats that i should received and also for sur the package).

What are your impressions ?