I’d really like to see more circular economics happening with bitcoin, and the strength of our community should easily translate to that happening. So what about once a month small-scale informal bitcoiner flea markets? Being just a small group means it could meet in a public space as it’s not a nuisance or a big event. Is that already happening? Who is working on this? Is there anything close to this out there in the community?

Imagine a flea market where bunch of local bitcoiners get together to trade stuff, bitcoin or barter only. Sure you might sell or buy something neat, but mostly it’s just an excuse to kickstart local bitcoin economies, and get us off the internet, meeting in person, celebrating our appreciation for this community we’re a part of. It could lead to all sorts of great things, including local businesses opting to accept it in payment. Fear of a wrench attack is real but hopefully not a major concern, and ultimately it would be sad to see bitcoiners shy away from in person meetings for fear of retribution. And I think community participation events like this could be really important for explaining why bitcoin matters and is useful in western countries too, not just places with hyperinflation.

Imagine how fun it would be to buy your next used coffee maker(or whatever) in person from another bitcoiner, and how much fun it would be making a joke about missing out on owning more sats but you were going to buy a coffee maker anyway. Also, it wouldn’t matter what price bitcoin is at, it’s still fun to support a local circular economy! It would be both a celebration of how great bitcoin is, and also a great way to make community in the real world.

Of course it’s a niche idea and not about making money but there’s great power in communities coming together, and even if only two or three people showed in a big city it would still be a fun event. Someone would make a joke about sunning their balls, and someone else might bring some cool bitcoin art they made, and someone else might have some random stuff in their garage they want gone, and they’ll take 1 sat for anything because they like the idea of fellow bitcoiners getting use out of it. Etc.

Many thanks frens and i apologize if this is a stupid idea.