the workshop | about us
The bitcoiner behind the workbench
I am Mario Zijlstra, bitcoiner and owner of BitcoinStuffStore. I founded this store in 2023 because I wanted to build the store I would want to shop at myself. No crypto trinkets, no compromises. Only products that reinforce the Bitcoin philosophy.
OWNER : SINCE 2023
01 : the beginning
Why I started this store
I have been a bitcoiner since 2017. When I understood that nobody can change the rules, that the supply is fixed at 21 million and that it is yours as long as you hold your keys, there was no way back.
I look for products I would use myself, have tested or would recommend, from a sticker of a few euros to a hardware wallet of a few hundred.
02 : the workbench
I do it myself
I do not talk about Bitcoin mining from a book. The store carries miners such as the Bitaxe Gamma and the NerdQaxe++: open-source ASIC miners contributing to the Bitcoin network. I know how to configure a miner, what a good hashrate looks like, which pool to choose and how to set up solo mining through Parasite Space or Noderunners. For pool mining I recommend Ocean.
The same goes for hardware wallets. My advice: for most people the Blockstream Jade Plus is the best place to start.
What I sell and why:
03 : the community
Active in the Bitcoin community
Bitcoin is not something you do alone. I am one of the organisers of the ZwolleBitcoinCity Meetups, where bitcoiners from the region come together to share knowledge, welcome newcomers to the orange pill movement, and strengthen the network.
BitcoinStuffStore is listed on BTCMap as a recognised Bitcoin merchant in the Netherlands, part of the worldwide network of businesses accepting Bitcoin as a primary means of payment.
You can follow me on X at @ZijlstraMario, for updates on new products, Bitcoin news, and what's happening in the Dutch Bitcoin scene.
04 : the provenance
Official Bitaxe reseller and OSMU contributor
BitcoinStuffStore is officially listed as a Bitaxe reseller on the Bitaxe project website. This means we meet their policy requirements: hardware from EU distribution, no AliExpress products and the certainty that you receive an authentic unit with the right firmware and warranty.
We also actively support the OSMU movement (Open Source Miners United), the community behind major open-source Bitcoin mining projects such as Bitaxe, NerdQaxe, and NerdMiner.
Why that matters to you: open-source mining hardware only exists because a group of people maintains it together. By buying here you also support the community that keeps solo mining from home a real option.
05: Payment
Pay with Bitcoin, because we mean it
We accept Bitcoin over the Lightning Network and on-chain through our own BTCPay Server. We also accept iDEAL and other payment methods, so anyone can make a purchase, even if you're just getting started with Bitcoin.
06 : transparency
Reliability and transparency
You do not have to take my word for it. These are the details that let you check who you are doing business with:
| Owner | Mario Zijlstra |
|---|---|
| KVK | 90462769 |
| Location | Meppel, the Netherlands |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Payment | Lightning, on-chain (proprietary BTCPay), iDEAL |
| Delivery | usually within 1 to 2 business days |
| Reachable | WhatsApp and hello@bitcoinstuffstore.com |
Also read our Shipping and Returns Policy.
07 : why here
Why buy from BitcoinStuffStore?
At BitcoinStuffStore you buy from a bitcoiner who lives in the same ecosystem you do. That is the difference.
Ready to browse? Start with the solo miners, the hardware wallets, or get inspired by the gift selection.
08: questions
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mario Zijlstra of BitcoinStuffStore?
I am the owner and founder of BitcoinStuffStore, a bitcoin-only web store based in Meppel. I have been a bitcoiner since 2017 and co-organiser of the ZwolleBitcoinStad meetups. I look for products I would use myself, have tested or would recommend.
Where is BitcoinStuffStore located?
In Meppel, the Netherlands, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) under number 90462769. I ship most orders myself within 1 to 2 business days. Some products ship through a partner.
What products does BitcoinStuffStore sell?
Hardware wallets (Blockstream Jade Plus, Trezor Safe 7, Foundation Passport Prime), open-source solo miners (Bitaxe Gamma, NerdQaxe++), self-custody tools, Bitcoin merchandise and gifts. Everything is bitcoin-only.
Can I pay with bitcoin at BitcoinStuffStore?
Yes. Via the Lightning Network and on-chain through our own BTCPay Server. You can also pay with iDEAL, PayPal, and credit card.
the counter
Questions? I reply the same business day
Can't decide between two wallets? Wondering if a miner is right for you? Or do you just want to spar with a bitcoiner? Send a message and you'll get a reply from the owner himself.