Andrew Lonero – The Progressive Bitcoiner https://progressivebitcoiner.org Building a Financially Just World Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:22:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://progressivebitcoiner.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-tpb-logo-no-text-1-32x32.png Andrew Lonero – The Progressive Bitcoiner https://progressivebitcoiner.org 32 32 Bitcoin ≠ Crypto: Why it Matters https://progressivebitcoiner.org/bitcoin-is-not-crypto-why-it-matters/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:06:19 +0000 https://progressivebitcoiner.org/?p=3862 The sad reality of the bitcoin ecosystem right now is that most normal people do not understand the distinction between bitcoin and other digital assets, and how and why they are very different things. Bitcoin is based on cryptography and blockchain technology, and many crypto assets are too, but the term “crypto” lumps together a chaotic mix of technologies, tokens, platforms, and ideologies.

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]]> A Bitcoiner Tries TradFi — First Year Portfolio Reflection https://progressivebitcoiner.org/a-bitcoiner-tries-tradfi-first-year-portfolio-reflection/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:00:07 +0000 https://progressivebitcoiner.org/?p=3723 It’s been a year since I made the decision to start managing some of my retirement savings myself, rather than delegating that role to someone else. So… it’s time for a check-in. How am I doing? My family knows I’m very into bitcoin, and my parents keep warning me: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, you should diversify.” Fair enough. But diversify into what, exactly? If you believe the…

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]]> My Deep Dive With An AI Scammer https://progressivebitcoiner.org/my-deep-dive-with-an-ai-scammer/ Fri, 30 May 2025 17:51:55 +0000 https://progressivebitcoiner.org/?p=3662 I’m no stranger to scams. In fact, I probably need to up my OpSec because I’ve been seeing more of these lately, but let me tell you about this most recent one I encountered which was a bit different. Anyone who’s been around Bitcoin for long enough learns to view unsolicited messages (especially ones involving trading, investments, or suspiciously enthusiastic strangers) with a healthy dose…

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]]> Lightning is a New Model for Disaster Relief and Financial Empowerment https://progressivebitcoiner.org/lightning-is-a-new-model-for-disaster-relief-and-financial-empowerment/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:13:34 +0000 https://progressivebitcoiner.org/?p=1850 Bitcoin’s Lightning Network is more than just an improvement to Bitcoin’s scalability—it is a tool for financial sovereignty, global coordination, and rapid economic response. By enabling fast, low-cost transactions, Lightning expands Bitcoin’s utility beyond simple payments. It creates an opportunity for individuals to not only manage their own funds, but also contribute to a decentralized…

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