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This time, I need your help, Bitcoiners. Plebs, you may have already heard about the floods and landslides that struck Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 26, 2025. The three provinces most affected were West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh. Aceh, where I was born, also suffered a major disaster 21 years ago—the earthquake and tsunami. But now, Aceh has once again been struck by tragedy. This time it was not an earthquake or a tsunami, but floods and landslides. Even worse, floodwaters rushing down from the highlands carried millions of logs, smashing into homes along riverbanks and hilly areas. As a Bitcoiner, I am deeply saddened to see my country like this—people losing their families, their homes and land destroyed, and their belongings swept away by the floods. This ecological disaster has claimed 1,069 lives, and the number will continue to rise, as many bodies are still buried under flood debris and landslides. What is most heartbreaking is how slow our government has been in handling this disaster. Local governments, including the governor, have been unable to respond quickly due to very limited resources. You may have also heard that several international media outlets have reported on how absurd and slow the Indonesian government has been in responding to this disaster, showing clear incompetence in managing the crisis. Since the very first day, victims have demanded that the Indonesian government declare the affected areas a national disaster, so that international aid can enter—just as it did after the Aceh tsunami on December 26, 2004. Thanks to foreign aid, Aceh recovered much faster back then. However, President Prabowo Subianto (that despicable leader) has selfishly refused to declare a national disaster. A man who was proven to have committed human rights violations during the Suharto regime now claims, in front of national media, that he is capable of handling this disaster. In reality, he has proven completely incapable. I am furious and filled with hatred—there are no insults harsh enough for him. Recently, credible data has circulated showing that Prabowo owns palm oil companies, with thousands of hectares of plantations in the mountains of Sumatra. Forests have been cleared and replaced with palm oil plantations. This environmental destruction is what led to this tragic disaster. Until now—25 days after the disaster, as I write this—recovery efforts have been carried out almost entirely by volunteers from various regions, working independently. The government’s role has been minimal, and when present, it is far from proportional to the vast resources they possess. Government aid has been scarce and slow. At this point, the only hope lies with independent volunteers from within and outside the region, though their impact remains limited. The current situation is still filled with fear and trauma, as people worry that heavy rains may strike again at any moment. Victims want to return home from evacuation shelters, but a major problem remains. Homes near rivers are no longer habitable, buried under thick layers of sediment left by the floods. You can see these conditions in the attached photos. A few days after this ecological disaster, I had the idea to open a special donation fund for Bitcoiners. However, I was afraid I would not be able to fully account for the funds. After all, I am nobody—just a Bitcoiner from a small region. I know trust is the biggest issue, so at first, I remained silent. But today, I have no other choice. Seeing the dire situation of the victims, combined with my frustration toward an incompetent government, I have decided to open and accept Bitcoin donations, or even just a few sats, from fellow Bitcoiners here on Nostr. We know that Bitcoin is not only for storing wealth, but also for humanity. I have discussed this with fellow Bitcoiners here in Aceh. If donations are received, I will convert the sats into rupiah to purchase equipment needed to clean homes buried in mud and to repair houses after the floods, so that victims can return to their homes. Our focus is post-disaster rebuilding. The needed equipment includes hoes, chainsaws, shovels, tall rubber boots for mud, wheelbarrows, and other tools according to the needs of the affected villages. I am nobody—just an ordinary Bitcoiner with a small amount of Bitcoin in a hot wallet, living in a country that is constantly struck by disasters. Doubts about trust are understandable, and this message may not even be read by many people. At the very least, this is a small effort I can make to help the victims after the disaster, with support from the beloved Bitcoin community. If you wish to donate, any amount of sats is welcome. I will be accountable here. If you have suggestions or ideas, I would be happy to receive them. All aid will be distributed directly to the affected areas, with reports made as transparently as possible. Thank you. Lightning Wallet address: rotundhood441@walletofsatoshi.com On-chain: bc1qvg3k8qaasr8c7clucmzv895p6zwfnlqpttu0ptz7au20gcslk22ste255e Below are several international media reports on the ecological disaster in Sumatra and Aceh. Perhaps these can prove that I am not joking. As a Bitcoiner, I uphold honesty and transparency. Don’t trust, verify. 1. ‘Everything destroyed’ as Indonesia’s Aceh grapples with disease after floods https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/everything-destroyed-indonesias-aceh-grapples-with-disease-after-floods-2025-12-07/ 2. Indonesia president expects flood-stricken Sumatra to return to normal in 2-3 months as death toll exceeds 1,000 https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/indonesia-president-expects-flood-stricken-sumatra-return-normal-2-3-months-2025-12-15/ 3. Flood deaths rise to 174 in Indonesia, surge across Southeast Asia
Al Jazeera
Flood deaths rise to 174 in Indonesia, surge across Southeast Asia
Authorities say 79 people remain missing and thousands of families have been displaced from their homes across Sumatra.
 4. At least 1,250 people dead: What caused the devastating Asia floods?
Al Jazeera
At least 1,250 people dead: What caused the devastating Asia floods?
Climate advocates say it's time to move to accountability for climate change, as people in Asia are living the evidence.
 5. Sumatra floods: Aceh residents raise white flags in desperation as hunger, shortages bite
CNA
Sumatra floods: Aceh residents raise white flags in desperation as hunger, shortages bite
Survivors want the central government to declare a national disaster to increase the scale of aid.
 6. Outrage in Indonesia as government blocks foreign disaster aid to Sumatra
The Straits Times
Outrage in Indonesia as government blocks foreign disaster aid to Sumatra
The northern and western regions of Sumatra have suffered severe devastation after Cyclone Senyar. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at stra...
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For those who want to donate their sats for a good cause, please help the bitcoin community leader @Pengsats from Aceh Aceh, aprovince in Indonesia was struck by severe flash floods. Thousands of people were killed, and millions were affected. This is the same region that was devastated by the 2004 tsunami, which killed more than 600,000 people. The recent flooding was largely caused by extensive deforestation linked to palm oil plantations and logging operations. Many of these companies are connected to business interests associated with the current president, Prabowo Subianto. Despite the scale of the disaster, the government has not declared it a national disaster. As a result, official aid has been limited. Most recovery efforts are currently being carried out independently by local communities like him, with little state support. Aid distribution and coordination are largely community-led. Any help will be appreciated View quoted note →
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PoW: Delivering Aid to Flood Victims in Pidie Jaya, Aceh Plebs, today I personally delivered part of the donated aid from all of you to the victims of the flash floods in Aceh, Indonesia—specifically in Teupin Pukat village, Meurah Dua District (Mereudu). The remaining donations will be distributed to other villages that were also severely affected. The aid was received directly by the head of Teupin Pukat village, Mulyadi (wearing the green shirt on the far left). Together with his team, he expressed deep gratitude to Bitcoiners, even though they do not fully understand how Bitcoin aid works or how it reached them. What amazed them most was when I told them that this help came from abroad. ____ FYI: Previously, there were reports that the Indonesian government rejected aid from other countries that wanted to help disaster victims in Sumatra. In local media, Indonesian officials claimed they were capable of handling the disaster. However, in reality, the government response has been slow and appears neglectful. The affected people are deeply disappointed. ___ The items they received, which I purchased and delivered, were: 10 hoes 10 shovels 10 pairs of tall rubber boots 10 wheelbarrows (A detailed report of items and prices will be shared in the next post.) After receiving the aid, they immediately used the tools to work together, cleaning places of worship and their own homes that were buried under soil after the floods. Many houses are no longer habitable, forcing residents to stay in emergency tents. The village officials of Teupin Pukat were happy and relieved to receive aid that truly matched their urgent needs. I asked the village head about the village budget and assistance from the central government. He sighed and said, “As a newly elected village head, I don’t have the freedom to use state funds. Only a very small portion can be disbursed, and even that requires complicated and slow bureaucracy.” He continued, “The central government, which holds the real authority, only tells us to be patient. Aid has not arrived, so we are forced to move on our own and seek help from anywhere,” he said with a disappointed expression. Today marks 28 days after the flood disaster. If the Indonesian government had handled the disaster properly, these communities would not have needed to seek recovery assistance from others. #bitcoin #aceh #donation #aid View quoted note →
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NEXT DONATION DISTRIBUTION (Phase 02) Location: Rembele Village, Bener Meriah Regency Urgent need: Water supply pipes Purpose: To access clean water Donation amount: IDR 3,000,000 Form of donation: Cash Story: After Pidie Jaya, I allocated part of the donations to the community of Rembele Village, Bukit District, Bener Meriah Regency, Aceh, Indonesia. This highland area was severely affected by a major disaster on November 25, 2025. As of today—29 days after the disaster—the area remains isolated. The main roads are cut off due to landslides, and bridges were destroyed by heavy flooding. The only fast way to reach the area is by air—by helicopter or small aircraft. For now, residents are surviving with whatever they can manage. Their most urgent need is access to clean water. The floods and landslides destroyed their only water source. The pipes that supplied water to homes were completely damaged, and many springs were buried by landslides. As a result, residents must walk nearly two kilometers to collect clean water for daily needs. Because aid from the central government has not arrived to rebuild the water system, villagers have begun working together to restore water access on their own. Fauzan, my older brother is one of the residents there. He survived the floods and landslides, and now they urgently need pipes to rebuild the water channel. They need more than 800 meters of pipes to reach the water source. The community has raised funds independently, but it is not enough to cover all needs amid the hardship following the disaster. Plebs, I set aside part of your sats donations and sent them to my brother so he and the villagers can begin rebuilding the water system as soon as possible. They will purchase the required pipes locally. They are still short of 80 pipes. Each pipe costs IDR 150,000. I have sent IDR 3,000,000 in cash, enough to buy 20 pipes—which is still far from sufficient, leaving a shortage of 40 more pipes. “Whatever funds we have, it’s okay—we’ll try to find donations elsewhere,” my brother said. I truly wanted to go there myself and deliver the needed supplies directly, but the only fast access is by air, which I cannot afford. Traveling by land would take many days on foot, crossing hills as alternative routes, since most main roads are severely damaged by landslides. Proof of work for the donation will follow. #donation #bitcoin #nostr #plebs #aceh View quoted note →
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The Condition of Victims One Month After the Disaster On Friday, December 26, 2025, I rode in my friend’s car as we went deeper into villages severely affected by flooding in Meurah Dua District, Pidie Jaya. We passed through two neighboring villages along the way. Exactly one month after the floods, the victims can only rely on themselves. Every day, little by little, they dig and remove the soil that has buried their homes, using only basic tools. Some houses are buried under one meter of soil, while others are covered by nearly three meters. Some residents have already given up—exhausted and resigned, unable to shovel soil that has hardened to such depths. Other villagers dig into their homes just to retrieve items needed to survive. It looks like a treasure hunt, but in reality they are only searching for a frying pan to cook, or basic household necessities. For now, they can only live crowded together in evacuation tents. The flash floods that struck Aceh and Sumatra on November 26, 2025, were not ordinary floods. The raging waters carried not only mud, but also massive logs. After the water receded, soil and timber piled up, as if swallowing entire homes. The damage is not only material. Water sources have also been lost—wells are buried and dried up. To this day, access to clean water remains extremely difficult. Emergency wells are only available at evacuation centers. Some remote villages still have no electricity. My volunteer team and I are currently surveying the area to provide access to clean water. Several ideas are already being discussed, including the costs involved. At this moment, clean water is the most urgent need for flood victims. Water is the source of life—without it, life comes to a standstill. If you are wondering whether a government with vast resources is incapable of handling this disaster— I don’t know. Whether they are incapable, or simply unwilling. View quoted note →
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UPDATE on Flood and Landslide Donation Report in Aceh Saturday, December 27, 2025 Remaining fiat cash: IDR 2,161,267 Total fiat donations already distributed: IDR 12,859,000 Ongoing Bitcoin donations (current): 337,616 sats Total sats collected during the campaign: 1,339,282 sats Next planned use of donations: Provision of clean water sources and other urgent, unforeseen needs. Thank you endlessly to all sats donors, wherever you are. From Aceh with ♥️ View quoted note →
PoW: Installation of Water Pipeline in Bener Meriah, Aceh Plebs, on Saturday, December 27, 2025, residents of Bener Meriah carried out community work to install a water pipeline. Previously, a severe landslide had struck the area, destroying their only source of clean water. Earlier, I had already reported here about their needs and the donation amount for them:
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Location: Rembele Village, Bener Meriah Regency
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 Fauzan, one of the villagers there, thanked me, and I told him that the money I sent was a donation from Bitcoiners on Nostr. “If that’s the case, please tell them that the residents of Rembele Village are grateful to the Bitcoiners,” he said via WhatsApp message. Now, one month after the disaster, the residents of Rembele Village can once again access clean water flowing directly into their homes for daily needs such as washing, cooking, and sanitation. Previously, they had to walk more than two kilometers to carry water for daily use, and even then, a single trip was not enough for one family. Frustrated by the government’s slow response in helping to repair the water supply, they finally took action themselves—pooling their own funds and seeking help from outside. In the end, they managed to purchase a total of 300 pipes (each pipe is 5.80 meters long and 3 inches thick). Of these, 22 pipes were funded by the donation I sent to them in cash. They purchased the pipes from a store in another district. As residents living in the highlands, they are no longer isolated. Main roads and bridges damaged by floods and landslides have been temporarily repaired at several critical points, allowing them to be crossed carefully. Plebs, thank you beyond words for your sats donations. #donation #plebs #bitcoin #nostr #aceh
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Ongoing donation total: 580,183 sats UPDATE — Flood and Landslide Donation Report in Aceh | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 More details: Remaining fiat balance in my local bank account: IDR 2,161,267 Total fiat donations already distributed: IDR 12,859,000 Total sats collected during the campaign: 1,581,048 sats Next planned use of donations: Providing access to clean water sources and covering other urgent, unforeseen needs. My deepest thanks to all sats donors. I will use the donations as responsibly as possible to support the victims of the ecological disaster in Aceh. Many thanks to all Anons. 🙏 #donation #bitcoin #nostr #plebs #plebchain #disaster View quoted note →
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Ongoing Donation Update Total sats: 628.200 Remaining fiat balance: IDR 2,161,267 Thank you from Aceh to all plebs who have donated. I have transferred the sats from two Wallet of Satoshi wallets to my Muun Wallet. From Muun, I will move the funds to a local CEX to convert them into Indonesian rupiah, so I can purchase essential supplies for flood victims in Aceh. I am currently waiting for direct confirmation of the most urgent needs from the affected victims themselves. The next planned distribution of aid will be delivered to Aceh Tamiang, one of the districts most severely impacted by the disaster. Attached below is a photo showing the total sats collected so far. 100% of the donations will be distributed to flood victims in Aceh, Indonesia. In Aceh Tamiang, some homes have already been cleaned and are now habitable again for survivors. However, hundreds of houses were completely destroyed by the floods, and thousands of victims are currently living in temporary evacuation tents. Many volunteers from various groups have been helping since the early days of the disaster. However, the scale of this catastrophe—one that should have been declared a national disaster (but was not)—is still far from being adequately addressed to restore this ecological disaster. I am acting independently to raise donations from the Bitcoin community, while staying coordinated with fellow volunteers and directly affected victims, many of whom are my own friends. With the sats donations from all of you, plebs, I will do my best to ensure the aid reaches those who truly need it most, so they can begin rebuilding their lives after the disaster. #donation #bitcoin #disaster #nostr #plebchain #plebs View quoted note →
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From Banda Aceh (the capital of Aceh Province) to Aceh Tamiang Regency, the journey takes 9 hours. I invited friends who own cars to help distribute aid to victims of the ecological disaster. My friend said there was no need to pay for car rental—only fuel and meals during the trip were needed, and no payment was required. Thanks guys. 🤝 Bitcoin For Humanity. View quoted note →
PoW: Delivering Aid to Flood Victims in Aceh Tamiang (Phase 03) My team and I (a total of five people) distributed equipment to help clean mud left behind by the floods to victims affected by the ecological disaster. The cleaning tools included shovels, hoes, and boots. In addition to cleaning equipment, we also distributed household necessities for evacuees, such as sarongs, mosquito nets, prayer mats, and mukenas. I purchased 15 units of each item, adjusted to the amount of donations received. The donations were distributed in Matang Teupah Village, Bendahara Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang Regency, Aceh, Indonesia. The aid was received directly by one of the affected victims named Zakaria Adnan, whom I call Jack. He shared many painful experiences from when the disaster happened. “At first, the floodwater reached our knees, but the rain didn’t stop for days. Before the water submerged our house, I evacuated first, bringing my wife and children to higher ground.” “Unfortunately, there was no place left that wasn’t flooded, because all the land was submerged. When we slept, the ground beneath us was water. After a week, the water receded, and I returned home to find my house and everything inside covered in mud.” “During the flood, there was a corpse floating right in front of me. The strong current made it impossible for me to evacuate it. It was heartbreaking—we ate whatever the water carried to us, and we lived 28 days without electricity.” I entrusted the aid to Jack’s house, and he will then distribute it to other victims according to the evacuees’ needs. “I am very grateful to the Bitcoin donors. This aid is extremely valuable and truly needed by the victims to rebuild their lives,” Jack said with a happy expression. I asked him about the weather, which is still bad, with frequent heavy rain, and whether he is afraid that another flood might come. “Of course, when it rains, we can’t sleep comfortably. The fear is always there. I will evacuate again and leave everything behind. I hope the flood disaster will not happen again,” he said. #disaster #aceh #bitcoin #nostr #plebs View quoted note →
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An anonymous person has just donated 1,061,896 sats via @Geyser. I have absolutely no idea who this kind person is. I am deeply moved and don’t know how to properly express my gratitude. All I can promise is to use 100% of the donated funds as responsibly as possible to support victims of the ecological disaster in Aceh, whose conditions remain very difficult and far from recovered. I was on my way home from the third phase of aid distribution for disaster victims in Aceh Tamiang when this additional donation came in. The next phase of donation distribution will be directed to Bener Meriah, a highland area in Aceh. There, landslides have destroyed homes, cut off road access, and collapsed bridges. Travel updates and donation reports will be shared here and also on Geyser.
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 Thank you to everyone who has donated, Anons. 🙏 My deepest thanks also to @bitcoinindo21. Thank you for your support. From Aceh with ♥️ #donation #disaster #bitcoin #nostr View quoted note →
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Ongoing donation total: 1,062,028 sats UPDATE on Flood and Landslide Donation Report in Aceh | Sunday, January 4, 2026 More details: Remaining fiat cash in my bank account: IDR 2,201,209 (≈ USD 132) Total fiat donations already distributed: IDR 21,989,000 (≈ USD 1,316) Total sats converted to Indonesian Rupiah: 1,629,412 sats Total sats collected during the campaign: 2,691,440 sats (combined total from Nostr and @Geyser)
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 My team and I are currently planning the next phase of aid distribution and will carry it out as soon as possible. Thank you to everyone who has donated sats. 🙏 #donation #bitcoin #nostr #aceh View quoted note →
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Aceh Flood and Landslide Impact Report (Jan 4, 2026) Affected Areas • 18 Regencies/Cities • 200 Subdistricts • 3,038 Villages Affected Population • 2,583,376 people • 542 fatalities • 31 missing • 474 seriously injured • 4,939 slightly injured Evacuation • 1,008 evacuation points • 217,780 evacuees Affected Facilities •144,865 housing units (44,361 destroyed/severely damaged) •227 office buildings (64 severely damaged) • 638 places of worship (74 severely damaged) • 1,027 schools (297 severely damaged) • 670 Islamic boarding schools (117 severely damaged) • 180 hospitals (21 severely damaged) • 1,593 road sections (461 severely damaged) • 468 bridges (324 severely damaged) • 51,335 hectares of rice fields (23,643 severely damaged) • 25,074 hectares of plantations (16,672 severely damaged) • 39,910 hectares of fish ponds (39,910 severely damaged) Source: Aceh Provincial Government Public Relations #donation #bitcoin #nostr View quoted note →
Planned Donation Distribution for Flood and Landslide Disaster Victims in Aceh — Phase 4 Tomorrow afternoon (Friday), we will depart for Uning Mas Village, Bener Meriah, Aceh Province. Parts of this village were wiped out by landslides. Homes were destroyed, and residents lost everything. We will bring aid in the form of school supplies for children, basic cooking equipment, and fuel for the displaced villagers. We hope this assistance, even if modest, can help ease their burden as they continue rebuilding their lives after being affected by floods and landslides. Thank you, #plebs, for your sats donations. 🙏 #donation #bitcoin #nostr View quoted note →
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