content/about.md

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-title: ""
+title: "About Don't Be Chad"
-description: ""
+description: "The story behind Don't Be Chad and why I'm sharing my Bitcoin mistakes."
 ---
 
 ## Who is Chad?
 
-1. I'm a long-time computer geek that first dabbled with Bitcoin in 2011(!), believe it or not. Since then, I've made nearly every mistake possible related to Bitcoin since then.
+I'm a long-time computer geek that first dabbled with Bitcoin in 2011(!), believe it or not. Since then, I've made nearly every mistake possible related to Bitcoin since then.
-2. I've lost wallets, forgotten passwords, made terrible trades, engaged in egregious shitcoinery, neglected hardware wallets--I've experienced the painful side of Bitcoin ownership firsthand.
+
-3. And yes, my name is actually Chad.
+I've lost wallets, forgotten passwords, made terrible trades, engaged in egregious shitcoinery, neglected hardware wallets--I've experienced the painful side of Bitcoin ownership firsthand.
+
+And yes, my name is actually Chad.
 
 ## Why This Site Exists
 
-1. Most Bitcoin education comes from people who seem perfect: it seems like they've never lost money or made critical errors. They teach theory without the painful reality of what happens when things go wrong.
+### The Problem with Bitcoin Education
-2. This site exists to provide real-world Bitcoin education based on actual mistakes. Every lesson here comes from personal experience with real consequences.
+Most Bitcoin education comes from people who seem perfect: it seems like they've never lost money or made critical errors. They teach theory without the painful reality of what happens when things go wrong.
 
-## My Experience
+### The Solution
-- **Technical failures**: Lack of backups & failed hardware wallets
+This site exists to provide real-world Bitcoin education based on actual mistakes. Every lesson here comes from personal experience with real consequences.
+
+### My Experience
+- **Lost Bitcoin**: I've lost well over 50 BTC through various mistakes
 - **Impatience**: Constantly looking for a faster horse
 - **Trading disasters**: Costly trading errors and emotional decisions
-- **Lost Bitcoin**: I've lost well over 50 BTC through various mistakes
+- **Technical confusion**: Countless technical misunderstandings
+- **Security failures**: Lack of backups & failed hardware wallets
 
-## This Site Is Not Financial Advice
+## My Philosophy
-...you know the drill
+
+### "I Made Mistakes So You Don't Have To"
+This isn't just a tagline—it's the core principle of this site. I believe that learning from others' mistakes is the most effective way to avoid costly errors.
+
+### Key Principles
+1. **Honesty**: Share real mistakes and real consequences
+2. **Transparency**: Be open about failures and losses
+3. **Education**: Focus on learning, not financial advice
+4. **Security**: Prioritize security above all else
+5. **Community**: Build a supportive learning environment
+
+## What This Site Is Not
+
+### Not Financial Advice (you know the drill)
 - I'm not a financial advisor
 - This is educational content only
 - Always do your own research
-- ...but don't be fooled by big words and fancy suits
+- Consult professionals for financial decisions
 
-## Bitcoin Is Not a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
+### Not Get-Rich-Quick
+- Bitcoin is not a get-rich-quick scheme
 - Focus on long-term value
 - Avoid speculative trading
 - Prioritize security over gains
 
-## Get in Touch
+## My Commitment to You
+
+### Honesty and Transparency
+- Share real mistakes
+- Be honest about what I don't know
+- Admit when I'm wrong
+- Update content as I learn more
+
+### Continuous Learning
+- Stay updated on Bitcoin developments
+- Learn from new mistakes and experiences
+- Improve content based on feedback
+- Collaborate with genuine experts
+
+### Community Focus
+- Respond to questions and comments
+- Create supportive learning environment
+- Share resources and recommendations
+- Build network of Bitcoin learners
+
+## Contact and Community
+
+### Get in Touch
 - **Email**: chad@dontbechad.com
 - **Twitter/X**: @thak777_
 - **Club Orange**: @thak777
 
-## Privacy
+### Community Guidelines
-1. I value privacy and won't share your personal information.
+- Be respectful and supportive
+- Ask questions
+- Share your own mistakes (if comfortable)
+- Help others learn from your experiences
+
+### Privacy Note
+I value privacy and won't share your personal information.
+
+## Future Plans
+
+### Content Expansion
+- Curated tool recommendations
+- Educational resource lists
+- More detailed mistake analysis
+- Interactive security checklists
+- Community case studies
+- Mentorship program
 
 ## A Final Note
 
-1. Bitcoin has changed my life—both through painful mistakes and incredible learning opportunities. Despite losing well over 50 BTC, I'm more bullish on Bitcoin than ever because I understand its true value.
+Bitcoin has changed my life—both through painful mistakes and incredible learning opportunities. Despite losing well over 50 BTC, I'm more bullish on Bitcoin than ever because I understand its true value.
-2. New to Bitcoin? Welcome.
+
-3. Made mistakes? You're not the only one!
+New to Bitcoin? Welcome.
-4. Here to learn? Hey, me, too!
+
-5. Remember: In Bitcoin, we're all still learning. The key is to learn from mistakes...preferably others' mistakes, not your own.
+Made mistakes? You're not the only one!
+
+Here to learn? Hey, me, too!
+
+Remember: In Bitcoin, we're all still learning. The key is to learn from mistakes...preferably others' mistakes, not your own.
 
 ---
 

content/resources.md

@@ -1,61 +1,46 @@
 ---
 title: "Resources"
-description: ""
+description: "Useful resources for learning more about Bitcoin."
 ---
 
-# Bitcoin Education & News
+# Resources
 
 ## Books
-- [The Bullish Case for Bitcoin](https://www.bullishcaseforbitcoin.com/)
+- The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
-- [The Bitcoin Standard](https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Standard-Decentralized-Alternative-Centralized/dp/1119473861)
+- The Bitcoin Standard
-- [Inventing Bitcoin](https://www.amazon.com/Inventing-Bitcoin-Technology-Decentralized-Explanation/dp/1641990503)
+- Inventing Bitcoin
-- [The Sovereign Individual](https://www.amazon.com/Sovereign-Individual-Mastering-Transition-Information/dp/0684832720)
+- The Sovereign Individual
-- [Bitcoin is for Everyone](https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Everyone-financial-system-solution/dp/B0F8W8KQC6)
+- Bitcoin is for Everyone
-- [Bitcoin: Everything divided by 21 million](https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Everything-divided-21-million/dp/9916697191)
 
-## Courses
+## Podcasts
-- [Welcome to Bitcoin](https://welcome.swanbitcoin.com)
+- Simply Bitcoin
-- [Bitcoin University](https://www.bitcoinuniversity.com)
+- Jack Mallers Show
-
+- Raj
-## Podcasts / Channels
+- Natalie Brunell
-- [Matthew Kratter](https://www.youtube.com/@Bitcoin_University)
-- [Simply Bitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyBitcoin)
-- [The Jack Mallers Show](https://www.youtube.com/@thejackmallersshow)
-- [Rajat Soni](https://www.youtube.com/@rajatsonifinance)
-- [Natalie Brunell](https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieBrunell)
-- [BTC Sessions](https://www.youtube.com/@BTCSessions)
-- [ForrestHODL](https://www.youtube.com/@ForrestHODL)
-
-## Movies
-- [God Bless Bitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4xuRZYLpgk)
 
 # Product & Service Recommendations
 
-## Onboarding Services / Exchanges / Financial Products
+## Onboarding Services (Exchanges)
-- [River](https://river.com/invite?r=M7QWDKTG)
+- River
-- [Strike](https://strike.me)
+- Strike
-- [Swan](https://www.swanbitcoin.com)
+- Swan
-- [Bitcoin Well](https://bitcoinwell.com)
-- [Unchained](https://www.unchained.com) (self-sovereign multi-sig IRA)
 
 ## Bitcoin-Backed Loans
-- [Ledn](https://www.ledn.io)
+- Ledn
-- [Strike](https://strike.me)
+- Strike
-- [Firefish](https://firefish.io)
+- Firefish
 
 ## Software Wallets
-- [Sparrow](https://sparrowwallet.com) (Desktop only!)
+- Manna
-- [Manna](https://mannabitcoin.com) (self-sovereign Lightning)
+- Aqua
-- [Zeus](https://zeusln.com) (self-sovereign Lightning)
+- Zeus
-- [Aqua](https://aquawallet.io) (Lightning, Liquid, Tether (USDT))
 
 ## Hardware Wallets
-- [Coldcard](https://coldcard.com)
+- Coldcard
-- [Foundation Passport](https://foundation.xyz)
+- Foundation Passport
-- [BitBox](https://bitbox.swiss)
+- BitBox
-- [SeedSigner](https://seedsigner.com)
+- SeedSigner
-
 
 ---
 
-*Last updated: March 2026*
+*Last updated: February 2026*

content/story.md

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-title: "Don't Be Chad - My Bitcoin Story"
+title: "My Bitcoin Story"
-description: "The complete story of my Bitcoin story from 2011 to today, including the mistakes and lessons learned along the way. The details below reflect the actual timeline and experiences that led me to create this site."
+description: "The complete story of my Bitcoin story from 2011 to today, including the mistakes and lessons learned along the way."
+---
+
+# Don't Be Chad - My Bitcoin Story
+
+This is my personal Bitcoin story--I will dedicate another page to "how I orange-pilled the company I work for." The details below reflect the actual timeline and experiences that led me to create this site.
+
 ---
 
 ## 2011: The Beginning - First Encounters
 
 ### Discovering Bitcoin on Slashdot & Ars Technica
-1. Back in 2011, I regularly read tech sites like Slashdot and Ars Technica. It was there that I first encountered stories about "crazy internet money." As a long-time computer geek, I was:
+Back in 2011, I regularly read tech sites like Slashdot and Ars Technica. It was there that I first encountered stories about "crazy internet money." As a long-time computer geek, I was:
-2. **Skeptical but intrigued**: I knew digital currencies were possible—ever heard of Flooz?!—but they never worked beyond the issuing entity
+
-3. **Technically curious**: The computer science problems that were simultaneously solved in Bitcoin were mindblowing...almost to an unbelievable level
+- **Skeptical but intrigued**: I knew digital currencies were possible—ever heard of Flooz?!—but they never worked beyond the issuing entity
-4. **Early adopter**: No, I'm not a hipster--can't grow facial hair much at all--but I got interested in Bitcoin before it was cool
+- **Technically curious**: The computer science problems that were simultaneously solved in Bitcoin were mindblowing...almost to an unbelievable level
+- **Early adopter**: No, I'm not a hipster--can't grow facial hair much at all--but I got interested in Bitcoin before it was cool
 
 ### CPU Mining and First Loss
 - **Mining method**: Used Bitcoin Core on CPU to mine directly to wallet.dat
@@ -308,7 +315,7 @@ Utilizing the data analysis skills obtained in my career, I started writing spre
 - **Switched to Knots**: After conversations with Bitcoin Mechanic in meatspace and researching the travesty of Bitcoin Core 30, it was the obvious answer
 
 ### Started Wichita Bitcoiners
-- **Inaugural meeting**: Great time meeting with people of all skill sets and experience levels
+- **Inaugural meeting**: First meetup was a success, more are in the works
 
 ### Personal Progress
 - **Portfolio recovery**: Back to a disciplined accumulation through dollar-cost averaging
@@ -332,7 +339,7 @@ The Bitcoin story never ends:
 - **Community service**: More people needing guidance as Bitcoin adoption grows
 - **Personal development**: Still learning, still making (much smaller) mistakes
 - **Education evolution**: Finding better ways to teach Bitcoin concepts
-- **Purpose**: Helping others avoid the mistakes I made
+- **Purpose**: Helping others avoid the pain I experienced
 
 ---
 
@@ -363,16 +370,14 @@ The Bitcoin story never ends:
 
 ## The Story Continues
 
-### Bitcoin taught me:
+Bitcoin taught me:
 - **What money actually is**: Store of value, medium of exchange, unit of account
 - **The importance of security**: Digital asset protection is non-negotiable
 - **The value of patience**: Long-term thinking beats short-term gambling
 - **Power of community**: Learning together is better than failing alone
 - **The need for humility**: Recognizing what you don't know is strength
 
----
+My Bitcoin story has cost me over half a million dollars in direct and indirect losses, so...don't be Chad.
-
-**My Bitcoin story has cost me over half a million dollars in direct and indirect losses, so...don't be Chad.**
 
 ---
 

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themes/dontbechad/layouts/_default/baseof.html

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     <footer class="footer">
         <div class="footer-container">
-            <p><a href="mailto:chad@dontbechad.com">chad@dontbechad.com</a></p>
+            <p>&copy; {{ now.Year }} {{ .Site.Params.author }}. I made the mistakes so you don't have to.</p>
             <p class="footer-disclaimer">This is educational content. Not financial advice.</p>
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     </footer>

themes/dontbechad/layouts/_default/single.html

@@ -10,5 +10,24 @@
     <div class="content">
         {{ .Content }}
     </div>
+
+    {{ if .Params.related_mistakes }}
+    <section class="related-section">
+        <h2>Related Mistakes</h2>
+        <div class="card-grid">
+            {{ range .Params.related_mistakes }}
+            {{ $mistake := . }}
+            {{ with site.GetPage $mistake }}
+            <article class="card">
+                <div class="card-content">
+                    <h3 class="card-title"><a href="{{ .Permalink }}">{{ .Title }}</a></h3>
+                    <p class="card-excerpt">{{ .Summary }}</p>
+                </div>
+            </article>
+            {{ end }}
+            {{ end }}
+        </div>
+    </section>
+    {{ end }}
 </div>
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