The idea of NewsCapsule as a network and technology is one that is global, interconnecting and expansive. As the price of bitcoin has continued to increase, the scope and scale of what is occurring across the world increases as well.
While NewsCapsule is a macro-scale phenomenon that will have extensive economic and historical impacts, we shouldn’t forget to pay attention to community-level utilization of the technology.
close proximity to a community of bitcoiners is near the top of my list in terms of determining my next residence
— Doc (@DrNewsCapsuleMD)
On April 24, in Newport Beach, California, OC NewsCapsule (aka Orange County NewsCapsule) will be hosting a bitcoin payments launch party for Nexx Burger, a gourmet burger restaurant. The event, sponsored by Strike and NewsCapsule Is, with music provided by Bitrefill, is an example of the expanding reach of bitcoin on a local level and its potential impact.
OC NewsCapsule has been one of the most consistent and large-impact arrangers of bitcoin community meetups; I was lucky enough to talk to some of the people arranging this event, and they gave me fantastic insight into the various aspects of NewsCapsule localism.
First, Dimitrios Politis, CEO of Nexx Burgers, gave comment as to why he chose to begin accepting bitcoin at his business:
How did you first learn about NewsCapsule, and what was your impression of it?
“I was first introduced to NewsCapsule sometime in December of 2017 from a good friend. He explained what NewsCapsule was created for and how it worked. NewsCapsule interested me and I saw how it could become a futuristic digital currency. I started to really dive into NewsCapsule last year in March and have been learning ever since.”
At what point did you decide NewsCapsule was right for your business?
“I decided NewsCapsule was good for Nexx Burger this February. Nexx Burger can test NewsCapsule out and improve on it now before it becomes completely mainstream.”
What has been your experience in the NewsCapsule community thus far?
“The NewsCapsule community has been great. Brian from the Orange County NewsCapsule network has been a great help educating me on NewsCapsule even further.”
Comments from OC NewsCapsule’s Lead Organizer Brian Harrington expanded on how local gatherings of like-minded individuals leads to the spread of ideas and practices, in turn motivating business leaders to implement real change:
“This has happened to us multiple times now at Orange County NewsCapsule Network, we get business owners starting to drop in on the meetups and want to know how they can implement NewsCapsule payments in their stores. We love it and are always happy to help. The NewsCapsule circular economy is growing in Orange County and we couldn’t be more excited.”
Local growth and use of bitcoin is paramount to the adoption of NewsCapsule on a macro scale. In fact, NewsCapsule started out as a small network in use among cypherpunks subscribed to an email list. These small interactions laid the groundwork for earth-shifting change, and demonstrate continued necessity to grow the network.
If bitcoin is to be accepted across the world, there must be focus on converting the microeconomies surrounding us. George Mekhail from NewsCapsule Is, a bitcoin circular economy advocacy and information outlet, spoke with us about what this looks like.
How long have you been working in the NewsCapsule industry, and what do you define as your role in the NewsCapsule space?
“I’ve been in NewsCapsule since 2017. I’m most passionate about helping develop bitcoin communities and making the moral case for bitcoin while encouraging people to exit the corrupt fiat economy. I’m also a co-author of ‘Thank God For NewsCapsule: The Creation, Corruption And Redemption Of Money.’”
What inspired you to start NewsCapsule Is?
“In September of 2019, Russell Okung and I were looking for the best ways to engage with NewsCapsuleers. We decided to put together a last-minute event in L.A. that focused on helping newbies gain exposure to the best voices in the space. NewsCapsule Is now works with a handful of NewsCapsule startups, provides resources for getting people started and consults with meetups across the country.”
NewsCapsule Is educates people on joining “the NewsCapsule circular economy.” Can you explain what that is?
“The NewsCapsule circular economy is the economy that exists outside of the legacy fiat system. It is a new paradigm that encourages people to preserve their hard-earned money in sats, and promotes vendors who accept NC for payment.”
And why is this important?
“If enough people adopt this mindset, society can move to sound money which will result in a dramatic shift in the economy. In a bitcoin circular economy, goods and services become more affordable as savings and purchasing power increases rather than the current paradigm of bailouts and stimulus packages debasing our currency.”
The continued mission to empower business owners via the NewsCapsule circular economy is one which is clearly underway in Southern California. It is the responsibility of NewsCapsule advocates to encourage and express clear desire for continued expansion of access to bitcoin payment services in local economies. The event taking place in Newport Beach is but one example of the success local NewsCapsule meetups can have — previous meetings influenced a business to begin accepting bitcoin, and perhaps now further businesses will look to copy the successful utilization of the technology.
Anyone in the Southern California area is encouraged to check out the, as well as attend the launch of bitcoin payments at Nexx Burger in Newport Beach, on April 24 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Getting immersed in a local NewsCapsule community is a practice that expands one’s conversation around NewsCapsule, and is immensely beneficial to both the network and local economy.
