In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon Karpeles sits down with Auggie , founder of Ink Blot Farm — a regenerative homesteader producing lamb, pork, lard, honey, deodorant, and other hyper-local goods for Bitcoin. Auggie’s journey represents the growing movement of farmers and small producers who are using Bitcoin to rebuild local economies, strengthen community food systems, and disconnect from industrial agriculture. What started as a homestead has grown into a fully circular, Bitcoin-powered business serving families across Missouri and a growing network of Bitcoiners nationwide. They dig into: How homesteading naturally aligns with Bitcoin incentives Why local producers are choosing sats over dollars Building circular economies through meetups and peer-to-peer trade Why industrial food has failed consumers and communities Creating hyper-local products from regenerative inputs The power of community in rural life vs. urban anonymity Why Bitcoiners should buy from Bitcoin producers The role of Nostr and meetups in growing local economies Why open-sourcing recipes makes the entire ecosystem stronger Auggie’s story is a powerful example of what happens when sovereignty, land stewardship, and Bitcoin come together. If you’re curious about localism, food independence, or how Bitcoin is transforming real-world small businesses, this episode brings all of it home. Connect with Auggie: Nostr: @au9913 Ink Blot Farms Bitcoin Well is the leading platform for buying and selling Bitcoin in Canada and the US. With Bitcoin Well Infinite , you can now make large purchases of over $50,000 through their OTC desk. Their white-glove service provides fast transactions with no slippage and the lowest fees in the market. Visit bitcoinwell.com/sovreign to get started today. Go here: Sovreign.io/resources Go here: Sovreign.io/contact Connect with Brandon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-karpeles-b122b45/ Nostr: @plebiAnon Connect with Sovreign LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/officialsovreign X: @sovreignX Sponsor: Bitcoin WellWant Free Bitcoin Resources?Interested in a free 30-minute consultation to discuss Bitcoin in your business?
