Date: 2026-09-17 · basis: publication date recorded in the magazine inventory
Anthony.
Anthony interviews John, founder of Proof of Ink, the Bitcoin merch printer that distributes Stackchain Magazine. John explains re-focusing from retail items to becoming a marketing and distribution partner for Bitcoin companies such as OCEAN Mining, AnchorWatch, the Human Rights Foundation and BTC Sessions, adding embroidery, stickers, laser engraving and graphic design through other Bitcoiners. He describes the friction of running on a Bitcoin standard when garment suppliers do not accept bitcoin, and the magazine's growth including its first fixed sales location at Space Denver. The byline is a first name/handle, not a full legal name.
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Stackchain has been a crazy ride. It’s launched so many pleb projects and businesses.https://www.stackchainmagazine.net/proof-of-ink-revisited/
I think it’s amazing that a handful of tards on the internet were able to come together for such a fun project.https://www.stackchainmagazine.net/proof-of-ink-revisited/
Getting our magazine its first fixed site sales location at Space Denver is a nice first stephttps://www.stackchainmagazine.net/proof-of-ink-revisited/
Anthony interviews John of Proof of Ink about the merch business and Stackchain Magazine's growth
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Stackchain Magazine article, catalogue item 88, category interview-profile. Summarised by the archive from the published piece; quotes below are verbatim excerpts. Original: https://www.stackchainmagazine.net/proof-of-ink-revisited/