This thread is for strategies for acquiring pixels. I imagine with the recent update bug many people might be starting over. Post your current best ways.

Tip - With the Ansible Network you can trade for many different useful things. You can choose 3 different shops with the paint or wire tool.

Here's my method -
Three hydroponics bays and one 6v battery, your choice of power. Get lots of water and bracken tree seeds. Put two in each bay and add water and mulch if you have any. Come back later and take the silk and any extra seeds and extract them. Each seed is another 4 silk and silk sells for a ton.