Occasional Writing.

Bitcoin, explained

1. April 22, 2026What Is a Bitcoin Invoice?Bitcoin invoice means different things in different contexts. We break down the business, Lightning, and scam versions so you know which one applies to you.
2. April 12, 2026Bitcoin Payment Confirmations Explained: What Pending MeansLearn what pending and confirmed Bitcoin payments mean, why confirmations matter, and how to think about settlement risk when sending or receiving a Bitcoin invoice.
3. April 21, 2026BTCPay Server Alternatives: Simpler Bitcoin Invoicing for Small BusinessesAn honest comparison of BTCPay Server alternatives for freelancers and small businesses — what each tool does, what it costs, and what tradeoffs you are actually making.

What AI looked like in 2023

1. March 11, 2023Artificial Intelligence Can Write Programs?!I wanted to see if ChatGPT could create a simple game in JavaScript. Open AI’s ChatGPT has been out for a few months now but I’m just getting around to tinkering with it. I was impressed by it’s…
2. March 12, 2023Artificial Intelligence Can Write Programs?! (continued)This is the second half of the story from the previous post. To resolve this issue of saying You Lose! X beats X or You Win! X beats X. I asked: “Can we use a more specific verb instead of beats”…