@ e6ce6154:275e3444

Este artigo foi censurado pelo estado e fomos obrigados a deletá-lo após ameaça de homens armados virem nos visitar e agredir nossa vida e propriedade.

Isto é mais uma prova que os autoproclamados antirracistas são piores que os racistas.

https://rothbardbrasil.com/pelo-direito-de-ser-racista-fascista-machista-e-homofobico

Segue artigo na íntegra. 👇

Sem dúvida, a escalada autoritária do totalitarismo cultural progressista nos últimos anos tem sido sumariamente deletéria e prejudicial para a liberdade de expressão. Como seria de se esperar, a cada dia que passa o autoritarismo progressista continua a se expandir de maneira irrefreável, prejudicando a liberdade dos indivíduos de formas cada vez mais deploráveis e contundentes.

Com a ascensão da tirania politicamente correta e sua invasão a todos os terrenos culturais, o autoritarismo progressista foi se alastrando e consolidando sua hegemonia em determinados segmentos. Com a eventual eclosão e a expansão da opressiva e despótica cultura do cancelamento — uma progênie inevitável do totalitarismo progressista —, todas as pessoas que manifestam opiniões, crenças ou posicionamentos que não estão alinhados com as pautas universitárias da moda tornam-se um alvo.

Há algumas semanas, vimos a enorme repercussão causada pelo caso envolvendo o jogador profissional de vôlei Maurício Sousa, que foi cancelado pelo simples fato de ter emitido sua opinião pessoal sobre um personagem de história em quadrinhos, Jon Kent, o novo Superman, que é bissexual. Maurício Sousa reprovou a conduta sexual do personagem, o que é um direito pessoal inalienável que ele tem. Ele não é obrigado a gostar ou aprovar a bissexualidade. Como qualquer pessoa, ele tem o direito pleno de criticar tudo aquilo que ele não gosta. No entanto, pelo simples fato de emitir a sua opinião pessoal, Maurício Sousa foi acusado de homofobia e teve seu contrato rescindido, sendo desligado do Minas Tênis Clube.

Lamentavelmente, Maurício Sousa não foi o primeiro e nem será o último indivíduo a sofrer com a opressiva e autoritária cultura do cancelamento. Como uma tirania cultural que está em plena ascensão e usufrui de um amplo apoio do establishment, essa nova forma de totalitarismo cultural colorido e festivo está se impondo de formas e maneiras bastante contundentes em praticamente todas as esferas da sociedade contemporânea. Sua intenção é relegar ao ostracismo todos aqueles que não se curvam ao totalitarismo progressista, criminalizando opiniões e crenças que divergem do culto à libertinagem hedonista pós-moderna. Oculto por trás de todo esse ativismo autoritário, o que temos de fato é uma profunda hostilidade por padrões morais tradicionalistas, cristãos e conservadores.

No entanto, é fundamental entendermos uma questão imperativa, que explica em partes o conflito aqui criado — todos os progressistas contemporâneos são crias oriundas do direito positivo. Por essa razão, eles jamais entenderão de forma pragmática e objetiva conceitos como criminalidade, direitos de propriedade, agressão e liberdade de expressão pela perspectiva do jusnaturalismo, que é manifestamente o direito em seu estado mais puro, correto, ético e equilibrado.

Pela ótica jusnaturalista, uma opinião é uma opinião. Ponto final. E absolutamente ninguém deve ser preso, cancelado, sabotado ou boicotado por expressar uma opinião particular sobre qualquer assunto. Palavras não agridem ninguém, portanto jamais poderiam ser consideradas um crime em si. Apenas deveriam ser tipificados como crimes agressões de caráter objetivo, como roubo, sequestro, fraude, extorsão, estupro e infrações similares, que representam uma ameaça direta à integridade física da vítima, ou que busquem subtrair alguma posse empregando a violência.

Infelizmente, a geração floquinho de neve — terrivelmente histérica, egocêntrica e sensível — fica profundamente ofendida e consternada sempre que alguém defende posicionamentos contrários à religião progressista. Por essa razão, os guerreiros da justiça social sinceramente acreditam que o papai-estado deve censurar todas as opiniões que eles não gostam de ouvir, assim como deve também criar leis para encarcerar todos aqueles que falam ou escrevem coisas que desagradam a militância.

Como a geração floquinho de neve foi criada para acreditar que todas as suas vontades pessoais e disposições ideológicas devem ser sumariamente atendidas pelo papai-estado, eles embarcaram em uma cruzada moral que pretende erradicar todas as coisas que são ofensivas à ideologia progressista; só assim eles poderão deflagrar na Terra o seu tão sonhado paraíso hedonista e igualitário, de inimaginável esplendor e felicidade.

Em virtude do seu comportamento intrinsecamente despótico, autoritário e egocêntrico, acaba sendo inevitável que militantes progressistas problematizem tudo aquilo que os desagrada.

Como são criaturas inúteis destituídas de ocupação real e verdadeiro sentido na vida, sendo oprimidas unicamente na sua própria imaginação, militantes progressistas precisam constantemente inventar novos vilões para serem combatidos.

Partindo dessa perspectiva, é natural para a militância que absolutamente tudo que exista no mundo e que não se enquadra com as regras autoritárias e restritivas da religião progressista seja encarado como um problema. Para a geração floquinho de neve, o capitalismo é um problema. O fascismo é um problema. A iniciativa privada é um problema. O homem branco, tradicionalista, conservador e heterossexual é um problema. A desigualdade é um problema. A liberdade é um problema. Monteiro Lobato é um problema (sim, até mesmo o renomado ícone da literatura brasileira, autor — entre outros títulos — de Urupês, foi vítima da cultura do cancelamento, acusado de ser racista e eugenista).

Para a esquerda, praticamente tudo é um problema. Na mentalidade da militância progressista, tudo é motivo para reclamação. Foi em função desse comportamento histérico, histriônico e infantil que o famoso pensador conservador-libertário americano P. J. O’Rourke afirmou que “o esquerdismo é uma filosofia de pirralhos chorões”. O que é uma verdade absoluta e irrefutável em todos os sentidos.

De fato, todas as filosofias de esquerda de forma geral são idealizações utópicas e infantis de um mundo perfeito. Enquanto o mundo não se transformar naquela colorida e vibrante utopia que é apresentada pela cartilha socialista padrão, militantes continuarão a reclamar contra tudo o que existe no mundo de forma agressiva, visceral e beligerante. Evidentemente, eles não vão fazer absolutamente nada de positivo ou construtivo para que o mundo se transforme no gracioso paraíso que eles tanto desejam ver consolidado, mas eles continuarão a berrar e vociferar muito em sua busca incessante pela utopia, marcando presença em passeatas inúteis ou combatendo o fascismo imaginário nas redes sociais.

Sem dúvida, estamos muito perto de ver leis absurdas e estúpidas sendo implementadas, para agradar a militância da terra colorida do assistencialismo eterno onde nada é escasso e tudo cai do céu. Em breve, você não poderá usar calças pretas, pois elas serão consideradas peças de vestuário excessivamente heterossexuais. Apenas calças amarelas ou coloridas serão permitidas. Você também terá que tingir de cor-de-rosa uma mecha do seu cabelo; pois preservar o seu cabelo na sua cor natural é heteronormativo demais da sua parte, sendo portanto um componente demasiadamente opressor da sociedade.

Você também não poderá ver filmes de guerra ou de ação, apenas comédias românticas, pois certos gêneros de filmes exaltam a violência do patriarcado e isso impede o mundo de se tornar uma graciosa festa colorida de fraternidades universitárias ungidas por pôneis resplandecentes, hedonismo infinito, vadiagem universitária e autogratificação psicodélica, que certamente são elementos indispensáveis para se produzir o paraíso na Terra.

Sabemos perfeitamente, no entanto, que dentre as atitudes “opressivas” que a militância progressista mais se empenha em combater, estão o racismo, o fascismo, o machismo e a homofobia. No entanto, é fundamental entender que ser racista, fascista, machista ou homofóbico não são crimes em si. Na prática, todos esses elementos são apenas traços de personalidade; e eles não podem ser pura e simplesmente criminalizados porque ideólogos e militantes progressistas iluminados não gostam deles.

Tanto pela ética quanto pela ótica jusnaturalista, é facilmente compreensível entender que esses traços de personalidade não podem ser criminalizados ou proibidos simplesmente porque integrantes de uma ideologia não tem nenhuma apreciação ou simpatia por eles. Da mesma forma, nenhum desses traços de personalidade representa em si um perigo para a sociedade, pelo simples fato de existir. Por incrível que pareça, até mesmo o machismo, o racismo, o fascismo e a homofobia merecem a devida apologia.

Mas vamos analisar cada um desses tópicos separadamente para entender isso melhor.

Racismo

Quando falamos no Japão, normalmente não fazemos nenhuma associação da sociedade japonesa com o racismo. No entanto, é incontestável o fato de que a sociedade japonesa pode ser considerada uma das sociedades mais racistas do mundo. E a verdade é que não há absolutamente nada de errado com isso.

Aproximadamente 97% da população do Japão é nativa; apenas 3% do componente populacional é constituído por estrangeiros (a população do Japão é estimada em aproximadamente 126 milhões de habitantes). Isso faz a sociedade japonesa ser uma das mais homogêneas do mundo. As autoridades japonesas reconhecidamente dificultam processos de seleção e aplicação a estrangeiros que desejam se tornar residentes. E a maioria dos japoneses aprova essa decisão.

Diversos estabelecimentos comerciais como hotéis, bares e restaurantes por todo o país tem placas na entrada que dizem “somente para japoneses” e a maioria destes estabelecimentos se recusa ostensivamente a atender ou aceitar clientes estrangeiros, não importa quão ricos ou abastados sejam.

Na Terra do Sol Nascente, a hostilidade e a desconfiança natural para com estrangeiros é tão grande que até mesmo indivíduos que nascem em algum outro país, mas são filhos de pais japoneses, não são considerados cidadãos plenamente japoneses.

Se estes indivíduos decidem sair do seu país de origem para se estabelecer no Japão — mesmo tendo descendência nipônica legítima e inquestionável —, eles enfrentarão uma discriminação social considerável, especialmente se não dominarem o idioma japonês de forma impecável. Esse fato mostra que a discriminação é uma parte tão indissociável quanto elementar da sociedade japonesa, e ela está tão profundamente arraigada à cultura nipônica que é praticamente impossível alterá-la ou atenuá-la por qualquer motivo.

A verdade é que — quando falamos de um país como o Japão — nem todos os discursos politicamente corretos do mundo, nem a histeria progressista ocidental mais inflamada poderão algum dia modificar, extirpar ou sequer atenuar o componente racista da cultura nipônica. E isso é consequência de uma questão tão simples quanto primordial: discriminar faz parte da natureza humana, sendo tanto um direito individual quanto um elemento cultural inerente à muitas nações do mundo. Os japoneses não tem problema algum em admitir ou institucionalizar o seu preconceito, justamente pelo fato de que a ideologia politicamente correta não tem no oriente a força e a presença que tem no ocidente.

E é fundamental enfatizar que, sendo de natureza pacífica — ou seja, não violando nem agredindo terceiros —, a discriminação é um recurso natural dos seres humanos, que está diretamente associada a questões como familiaridade e segurança.

Absolutamente ninguém deve ser forçado a apreciar ou integrar-se a raças, etnias, pessoas ou tribos que não lhe transmitem sentimentos de segurança ou familiaridade. Integração forçada é o verdadeiro crime, e isso diversos países europeus — principalmente os escandinavos (países que lideram o ranking de submissão à ideologia politicamente correta) — aprenderam da pior forma possível.

A integração forçada com imigrantes islâmicos resultou em ondas de assassinato, estupro e violência inimagináveis para diversos países europeus, até então civilizados, que a imprensa ocidental politicamente correta e a militância progressista estão permanentemente tentando esconder, porque não desejam que o ocidente descubra como a agenda “humanitária” de integração forçada dos povos muçulmanos em países do Velho Mundo resultou em algumas das piores chacinas e tragédias na história recente da Europa.

Ou seja, ao discriminarem estrangeiros, os japoneses estão apenas se protegendo e lutando para preservar sua nação como um ambiente cultural, étnico e social que lhe é seguro e familiar, assim se opondo a mudanças bruscas, indesejadas e antinaturais, que poderiam comprometer a estabilidade social do país.

A discriminação — sendo de natureza pacífica —, é benévola, salutar e indubitavelmente ajuda a manter a estabilidade social da comunidade. Toda e qualquer forma de integração forçada deve ser repudiada com veemência, pois, mais cedo ou mais tarde, ela irá subverter a ordem social vigente, e sempre será acompanhada de deploráveis e dramáticos resultados.

Para citar novamente os países escandinavos, a Suécia é um excelente exemplo do que não fazer. Tendo seguido o caminho contrário ao da discriminação racional praticada pela sociedade japonesa, atualmente a sociedade sueca — além de afundar de forma consistente na lama da libertinagem, da decadência e da deterioração progressista — sofre em demasia com os imigrantes muçulmanos, que foram deixados praticamente livres para matar, saquear, esquartejar e estuprar quem eles quiserem. Hoje, eles são praticamente intocáveis, visto que denunciá-los, desmoralizá-los ou acusá-los de qualquer crime é uma atitude politicamente incorreta e altamente reprovada pelo establishment progressista. A elite socialista sueca jamais se atreve a acusá-los de qualquer crime, pois temem ser classificados como xenófobos e intolerantes. Ou seja, a desgraça da Europa, sobretudo dos países escandinavos, foi não ter oferecido nenhuma resistência à ideologia progressista politicamente correta. Hoje, eles são totalmente submissos a ela.

O exemplo do Japão mostra, portanto — para além de qualquer dúvida —, a importância ética e prática da discriminação, que é perfeitamente aceitável e natural, sendo uma tendência inerente aos seres humanos, e portanto intrínseca a determinados comportamentos, sociedades e culturas.

Indo ainda mais longe nessa questão, devemos entender que na verdade todos nós discriminamos, e não existe absolutamente nada de errado nisso. Discriminar pessoas faz parte da natureza humana e quem se recusa a admitir esse fato é um hipócrita. Mulheres discriminam homens na hora de selecionar um parceiro; elas avaliam diversos quesitos, como altura, aparência, status social, condição financeira e carisma. E dentre suas opções, elas sempre escolherão o homem mais atraente, másculo e viril, em detrimento de todos os baixinhos, calvos, carentes, frágeis e inibidos que possam estar disponíveis. Da mesma forma, homens sempre terão preferência por mulheres jovens, atraentes e delicadas, em detrimento de todas as feministas de meia-idade, acima do peso, de cabelo pintado, que são mães solteiras e militantes socialistas. A própria militância progressista discrimina pessoas de forma virulenta e intransigente, como fica evidente no tratamento que dispensam a mulheres bolsonaristas e a negros de direita.

A verdade é que — não importa o nível de histeria da militância progressista — a discriminação é inerente à condição humana e um direito natural inalienável de todos. É parte indissociável da natureza humana e qualquer pessoa pode e deve exercer esse direito sempre que desejar. Não existe absolutamente nada de errado em discriminar pessoas. O problema real é a ideologia progressista e o autoritarismo politicamente correto, movimentos tirânicos que não respeitam o direito das pessoas de discriminar.

Fascismo

Quando falamos de fascismo, precisamos entender que, para a esquerda política, o fascismo é compreendido como um conceito completamente divorciado do seu significado original. Para um militante de esquerda, fascista é todo aquele que defende posicionamentos contrários ao progressismo, não se referindo necessariamente a um fascista clássico.

Mas, seja como for, é necessário entender que — como qualquer ideologia política — até mesmo o fascismo clássico tem o direito de existir e ocupar o seu devido lugar; portanto, fascistas não devem ser arbitrariamente censurados, apesar de defenderem conceitos que representam uma completa antítese de tudo aquilo que é valioso para os entusiastas da liberdade.

Em um país como o Brasil, onde socialistas e comunistas tem total liberdade para se expressar, defender suas ideologias e até mesmo formar partidos políticos, não faz absolutamente o menor sentido que fascistas — e até mesmo nazistas assumidos — sofram qualquer tipo de discriminação. Embora socialistas e comunistas se sintam moralmente superiores aos fascistas (ou a qualquer outra filosofia política ou escola de pensamento), sabemos perfeitamente que o seu senso de superioridade é fruto de uma pueril romantização universitária da sua própria ideologia. A história mostra efetivamente que o socialismo clássico e o comunismo causaram muito mais destruição do que o fascismo.

Portanto, se socialistas e comunistas tem total liberdade para se expressar, não existe a menor razão para que fascistas não usufruam dessa mesma liberdade.

É claro, nesse ponto, seremos invariavelmente confrontados por um oportuno dilema — o famoso paradoxo da intolerância, de Karl Popper. Até que ponto uma sociedade livre e tolerante deve tolerar a intolerância (inerente a ideologias totalitárias)?

As leis de propriedade privada resolveriam isso em uma sociedade livre. O mais importante a levarmos em consideração no atual contexto, no entanto — ao defender ou criticar uma determinada ideologia, filosofia ou escola de pensamento —, é entender que, seja ela qual for, ela tem o direito de existir. E todas as pessoas que a defendem tem o direito de defendê-la, da mesma maneira que todos os seus detratores tem o direito de criticá-la.

Essa é uma forte razão para jamais apoiarmos a censura. Muito pelo contrário, devemos repudiar com veemência e intransigência toda e qualquer forma de censura, especialmente a estatal.

Existem duas fortes razões para isso:

A primeira delas é a volatilidade da censura (especialmente a estatal). A censura oficial do governo, depois que é implementada, torna-se absolutamente incontrolável. Hoje, ela pode estar apontada para um grupo de pessoas cujas ideias divergem das suas. Mas amanhã, ela pode estar apontada justamente para as ideias que você defende. É fundamental, portanto, compreendermos que a censura estatal é incontrolável. Sob qualquer ponto de vista, é muito mais vantajoso que exista uma vasta pluralidade de ideias conflitantes na sociedade competindo entre si, do que o estado decidir que ideias podem ser difundidas ou não.

Além do mais, libertários e anarcocapitalistas não podem nunca esperar qualquer tipo de simpatia por parte das autoridades governamentais. Para o estado, seria infinitamente mais prático e vantajoso criminalizar o libertarianismo e o anarcocapitalismo — sob a alegação de que são filosofias perigosas difundidas por extremistas radicais que ameaçam o estado democrático de direito — do que o fascismo ou qualquer outra ideologia centralizada em governos burocráticos e onipotentes. Portanto, defender a censura, especialmente a estatal, representa sempre um perigo para o próprio indivíduo, que mais cedo ou mais tarde poderá ver a censura oficial do sistema se voltar contra ele.

Outra razão pela qual libertários jamais devem defender a censura, é porque — ao contrário dos estatistas — não é coerente que defensores da liberdade se comportem como se o estado fosse o seu papai e o governo fosse a sua mamãe. Não devemos terceirizar nossas próprias responsabilidades, tampouco devemos nos comportar como adultos infantilizados. Assumimos a responsabilidade de combater todas as ideologias e filosofias que agridem a liberdade e os seres humanos. Não procuramos políticos ou burocratas para executar essa tarefa por nós.

Portanto, se você ver um fascista sendo censurado nas redes sociais ou em qualquer outro lugar, assuma suas dores. Sinta-se compelido a defendê-lo, mostre aos seus detratores que ele tem todo direito de se expressar, como qualquer pessoa. Você não tem obrigação de concordar com ele ou apreciar as ideias que ele defende. Mas silenciar arbitrariamente qualquer pessoa não é uma pauta que honra a liberdade.

Se você não gosta de estado, planejamento central, burocracia, impostos, tarifas, políticas coletivistas, nacionalistas e desenvolvimentistas, mostre com argumentos coesos e convincentes porque a liberdade e o livre mercado são superiores a todos esses conceitos. Mas repudie a censura com intransigência e mordacidade.

Em primeiro lugar, porque você aprecia e defende a liberdade de expressão para todas as pessoas. E em segundo lugar, por entender perfeitamente que — se a censura eventualmente se tornar uma política de estado vigente entre a sociedade — é mais provável que ela atinja primeiro os defensores da liberdade do que os defensores do estado.

Machismo

Muitos elementos do comportamento masculino que hoje são atacados com virulência e considerados machistas pelo movimento progressista são na verdade manifestações naturais intrínsecas ao homem, que nossos avôs cultivaram ao longo de suas vidas sem serem recriminados por isso. Com a ascensão do feminismo, do progressismo e a eventual problematização do sexo masculino, o antagonismo militante dos principais líderes da revolução sexual da contracultura passou a naturalmente condenar todos os atributos genuinamente masculinos, por considerá-los símbolos de opressão e dominação social.

Apesar do Brasil ser uma sociedade liberal ultra-progressista, onde o estado protege mais as mulheres do que as crianças — afinal, a cada semana novas leis são implementadas concedendo inúmeros privilégios e benefícios às mulheres, aos quais elas jamais teriam direito em uma sociedade genuinamente machista e patriarcal —, a esquerda política persiste em tentar difundir a fantasia da opressão masculina e o mito de que vivemos em uma sociedade machista e patriarcal.

Como sempre, a realidade mostra um cenário muito diferente daquilo que é pregado pela militância da terra da fantasia. O Brasil atual não tem absolutamente nada de machista ou patriarcal. No Brasil, mulheres podem votar, podem ocupar posições de poder e autoridade tanto na esfera pública quanto em companhias privadas, podem se candidatar a cargos políticos, podem ser vereadoras, deputadas, governadoras, podem ser proprietárias do próprio negócio, podem se divorciar, podem dirigir, podem comprar armas, podem andar de biquíni nas praias, podem usar saias extremamente curtas, podem ver programas de televisão sobre sexo voltados única e exclusivamente para o público feminino, podem se casar com outras mulheres, podem ser promíscuas, podem consumir bebidas alcoólicas ao ponto da embriaguez, e podem fazer praticamente tudo aquilo que elas desejarem. No Brasil do século XXI, as mulheres são genuinamente livres para fazer as próprias escolhas em praticamente todos os aspectos de suas vidas. O que mostra efetivamente que a tal opressão do patriarcado não existe.

O liberalismo social extremo do qual as mulheres usufruem no Brasil atual — e que poderíamos estender a toda a sociedade contemporânea ocidental — é suficiente para desmantelar completamente a fábula feminista da sociedade patriarcal machista e opressora, que existe única e exclusivamente no mundinho de fantasias ideológicas da esquerda progressista.

Tão importante quanto, é fundamental compreender que nenhum homem é obrigado a levar o feminismo a sério ou considerá-lo um movimento social e político legítimo. Para um homem, ser considerado machista ou até mesmo assumir-se como um não deveria ser um problema. O progressismo e o feminismo — com o seu nefasto hábito de demonizar os homens, bem como todos os elementos inerentes ao comportamento e a cultura masculina — é que são o verdadeiro problema, conforme tentam modificar o homem para transformá-lo em algo que ele não é nem deveria ser: uma criatura dócil, passiva e submissa, que é comandada por ideologias hostis e antinaturais, que não respeitam a hierarquia de uma ordem social milenar e condições inerentes à própria natureza humana. Com o seu hábito de tentar modificar tudo através de leis e decretos, o feminismo e o progressismo mostram efetivamente que o seu real objetivo é criminalizar a masculinidade.

A verdade é que — usufruindo de um nível elevado de liberdades — não existe praticamente nada que a mulher brasileira do século XXI não possa fazer. Adicionalmente, o governo dá as mulheres uma quantidade tão avassaladora de vantagens, privilégios e benefícios, que está ficando cada vez mais difícil para elas encontrarem razões válidas para reclamarem da vida. Se o projeto de lei que pretende fornecer um auxílio mensal de mil e duzentos reais para mães solteiras for aprovado pelo senado, muitas mulheres que tem filhos não precisarão nem mesmo trabalhar para ter sustento. E tantas outras procurarão engravidar, para ter direito a receber uma mesada mensal do governo até o seu filho completar a maioridade.

O que a militância colorida da terra da fantasia convenientemente ignora — pois a realidade nunca corresponde ao seu conto de fadas ideológico — é que o mundo de uma forma geral continua sendo muito mais implacável com os homens do que é com as mulheres. No Brasil, a esmagadora maioria dos suicídios é praticada por homens, a maioria das vítimas de homicídio são homens e de cada quatro moradores de rua, três são homens. Mas é evidente que uma sociedade liberal ultra-progressista não se importa com os homens, pois ela não é influenciada por fatos concretos ou pela realidade. Seu objetivo é simplesmente atender as disposições de uma agenda ideológica, não importa quão divorciadas da realidade elas são.

O nível exacerbado de liberdades sociais e privilégios governamentais dos quais as mulheres brasileiras usufruem é suficiente para destruir a fantasiosa fábula da sociedade machista, opressora e patriarcal. Se as mulheres brasileiras não estão felizes, a culpa definitivamente não é dos homens. Se a vasta profusão de liberdades, privilégios e benefícios da sociedade ocidental não as deixa plenamente saciadas e satisfeitas, elas podem sempre mudar de ares e tentar uma vida mais abnegada e espartana em países como Irã, Paquistão ou Afeganistão. Quem sabe assim elas não se sentirão melhores e mais realizadas?

Homofobia

Quando falamos em homofobia, entramos em uma categoria muito parecida com a do racismo: o direito de discriminação é totalmente válido. Absolutamente ninguém deve ser obrigado a aceitar homossexuais ou considerar o homossexualismo como algo normal. Sendo cristão, não existe nem sequer a mais vaga possibilidade de que algum dia eu venha a aceitar o homossexualismo como algo natural. O homossexualismo se qualifica como um grave desvio de conduta e um pecado contra o Criador.

A Bíblia proíbe terminantemente conduta sexual imoral, o que — além do homossexualismo — inclui adultério, fornicação, incesto e bestialidade, entre outras formas igualmente pérfidas de degradação.

Segue abaixo três passagens bíblicas que proíbem terminantemente a conduta homossexual:

“Não te deitarás com um homem como se deita com uma mulher. Isso é abominável!” (Levítico 18:22 — King James Atualizada)

“Se um homem se deitar com outro homem, como se deita com mulher, ambos terão praticado abominação; certamente serão mortos; o seu sangue estará sobre eles.” (Levítico 20:13 — João Ferreira de Almeida Atualizada)

“O quê! Não sabeis que os injustos não herdarão o reino de Deus? Não sejais desencaminhados. Nem fornicadores, nem idólatras, nem adúlteros, nem homens mantidos para propósitos desnaturais, nem homens que se deitam com homens, nem ladrões, nem gananciosos, nem beberrões, nem injuriadores, nem extorsores herdarão o reino de Deus.” (1 Coríntios 6:9,10 —Tradução do Novo Mundo das Escrituras Sagradas com Referências)

Se você não é religioso, pode simplesmente levar em consideração o argumento do respeito pela ordem natural. A ordem natural é incondicional e incisiva com relação a uma questão: o complemento de tudo o que existe é o seu oposto, não o seu igual. O complemento do dia é a noite, o complemento da luz é a escuridão, o complemento da água, que é líquida, é a terra, que é sólida. E como sabemos o complemento do macho — de sua respectiva espécie — é a fêmea.

Portanto, o complemento do homem, o macho da espécie humana, é naturalmente a mulher, a fêmea da espécie humana. Um homem e uma mulher podem naturalmente se reproduzir, porque são um complemento biológico natural. Por outro lado, um homem e outro homem são incapazes de se reproduzir, assim como uma mulher e outra mulher.

Infelizmente, o mundo atual está longe de aceitar como plenamente estabelecida a ordem natural pelo simples fato dela existir, visto que tentam subvertê-la a qualquer custo, não importa o malabarismo intelectual que tenham que fazer para justificar os seus pontos de vista distorcidos e antinaturais. A libertinagem irrefreável e a imoralidade bestial do mundo contemporâneo pós-moderno não reconhecem nenhum tipo de limite. Quem tenta restabelecer princípios morais salutares é imediatamente considerado um vilão retrógrado e repressivo, sendo ativamente demonizado pela militância do hedonismo, da luxúria e da licenciosidade desenfreada e sem limites.

Definitivamente, fazer a apologia da moralidade, do autocontrole e do autodomínio não faz nenhum sucesso na Sodoma e Gomorra global dos dias atuais. O que faz sucesso é lacração, devassidão, promiscuidade e prazeres carnais vazios. O famoso escritor e filósofo francês Albert Camus expressou uma verdade contundente quando disse: “Uma só frase lhe bastará para definir o homem moderno — fornicava e lia jornais”.

Qualquer indivíduo tem o direito inalienável de discriminar ativamente homossexuais, pelo direito que ele julgar mais pertinente no seu caso. A objeção de consciência para qualquer situação é um direito natural dos indivíduos. Há alguns anos, um caso que aconteceu nos Estados Unidos ganhou enorme repercussão internacional, quando o confeiteiro Jack Phillips se recusou a fazer um bolo de casamento para o “casal” homossexual Dave Mullins e Charlie Craig.

Uma representação dos direitos civis do estado do Colorado abriu um inquérito contra o confeiteiro, alegando que ele deveria ser obrigado a atender todos os clientes, independente da orientação sexual, raça ou crença. Preste atenção nas palavras usadas — ele deveria ser obrigado a atender.

Como se recusou bravamente a ceder, o caso foi parar invariavelmente na Suprema Corte, que decidiu por sete a dois em favor de Jack Phillips, sob a alegação de que obrigar o confeiteiro a atender o “casal” homossexual era uma violação nefasta dos seus princípios religiosos. Felizmente, esse foi um caso em que a liberdade prevaleceu sobre a tirania progressista.

Evidentemente, homossexuais não devem ser agredidos, ofendidos, internados em clínicas contra a sua vontade, nem devem ser constrangidos em suas liberdades pelo fato de serem homossexuais. O que eles precisam entender é que a liberdade é uma via de mão dupla. Eles podem ter liberdade para adotar a conduta que desejarem e fazer o que quiserem (contanto que não agridam ninguém), mas da mesma forma, é fundamental respeitar e preservar a liberdade de terceiros que desejam rejeitá-los pacificamente, pelo motivo que for.

Afinal, ninguém tem a menor obrigação de aceitá-los, atendê-los ou sequer pensar que uma união estável entre duas pessoas do mesmo sexo — incapaz de gerar descendentes, e, portanto, antinatural — deva ser considerado um matrimônio de verdade. Absolutamente nenhuma pessoa, ideia, movimento, crença ou ideologia usufrui de plena unanimidade no mundo. Por que o homossexualismo deveria ter tal privilégio?

Homossexuais não são portadores de uma verdade definitiva, absoluta e indiscutível, que está acima da humanidade. São seres humanos comuns que — na melhor das hipóteses —, levam um estilo de vida que pode ser considerado “alternativo”, e absolutamente ninguém tem a obrigação de considerar esse estilo de vida normal ou aceitável. A única obrigação das pessoas é não interferir, e isso não implica uma obrigação em aceitar.

Discriminar homossexuais (assim como pessoas de qualquer outro grupo, raça, religião, nacionalidade ou etnia) é um direito natural por parte de todos aqueles que desejam exercer esse direito. E isso nem o direito positivo nem a militância progressista poderão algum dia alterar ou subverter. O direito natural e a inclinação inerente dos seres humanos em atender às suas próprias disposições é simplesmente imutável e faz parte do seu conjunto de necessidades.

Conclusão

A militância progressista é absurdamente autoritária, e todas as suas estratégias e disposições ideológicas mostram que ela está em uma guerra permanente contra a ordem natural, contra a liberdade e principalmente contra o homem branco, cristão, conservador e tradicionalista — possivelmente, aquilo que ela mais odeia e despreza.

Nós não podemos, no entanto, ceder ou dar espaço para a agenda progressista, tampouco pensar em considerar como sendo normais todas as pautas abusivas e tirânicas que a militância pretende estabelecer como sendo perfeitamente razoáveis e aceitáveis, quer a sociedade aceite isso ou não. Afinal, conforme formos cedendo, o progressismo tirânico e totalitário tende a ganhar cada vez mais espaço.

Quanto mais espaço o progressismo conquistar, mais corroída será a liberdade e mais impulso ganhará o totalitarismo. Com isso, a cultura do cancelamento vai acabar com carreiras, profissões e com o sustento de muitas pessoas, pelo simples fato de que elas discordam das pautas universitárias da moda.

A história mostra perfeitamente que quanto mais liberdade uma sociedade tem, mais progresso ela atinge. Por outro lado, quanto mais autoritária ela for, mais retrocessos ela sofrerá. O autoritarismo se combate com liberdade, desafiando as pautas de todos aqueles que persistem em implementar a tirania na sociedade. O politicamente correto é o nazismo dos costumes, que pretende subverter a moral através de uma cultura de vigilância policial despótica e autoritária, para que toda a sociedade seja subjugada pela agenda totalitária progressista.

Pois quanto a nós, precisamos continuar travando o bom combate em nome da liberdade. E isso inclui reconhecer que ideologias, hábitos e costumes de que não gostamos tem o direito de existir e até mesmo de serem defendidos.

@ 78733875:4eb851f2

After announcing our first wave of grants for bitcoin[^fn-btc] and nostr[^fn-nostr] projects, we are pleased to announce an additional wave of grants for open-source projects in the space:

[^fn-btc]: First Wave of Bitcoin Grants [^fn-nostr]: First Wave of Nostr Grants

• BDK
• LNbits
• Watchdescriptor
• Stratum V2 Testing \& Benchmarking Tool
• Fedimint Modules and Resources
• Amber: Nostr Event Signer
• Nostr UI/UX Development
• Nostr Use-Case Exploration \& Education

The first five grants are sourced from our General Fund, the last three—being nostr projects—from our Nostr Fund. This brings the total number of OpenSats grants to 41, adding to the grants we previously announced in July.

Once again, let's take a closer look at each of the projects to see how they align with the OpenSats mission.

---

BDK

Bitcoin Development Kit (BDK) is a set of libraries and tools that allows you to seamlessly build cross-platform on-chain bitcoin wallets without having to re-implement standard bitcoin data structures, algorithms, and protocols. BDK is built on top of the powerful rust-bitcoin and rust-miniscript libraries and adds features for managing descriptor-based wallets, syncing wallets to the bitcoin blockchain, viewing transaction histories, managing and selecting UTXOs to create new transactions, signing, and more. The core BDK components are written in Rust, but the team also maintains Kotlin and Swift language bindings for use in mobile projects. There are also Python bindings, and React Native and Flutter support is being actively developed.

Repository: bitcoindevkit/bdk
License: Apache 2.0 / MIT

LNbits

LNbits is used by a multitude of projects in the bitcoin space, especially as part of their lightning payments stack. Being easy to build on through its extension framework, LNbits has been pioneering various cutting-edge solutions and experiments in the world of bitcoin, lightning, and nostr.

The project has a thriving maker community building various hardware devices such as Lightning ATMs, point-of-sale devices, DIY hardware wallets, and nostr signing devices. The modular design of LNbits makes it attractive to users and tinkerers alike, as its plugin architecture makes it easy to extend and understand.

Repository: lnbits/lnbits
License: MIT

Watchdescriptor

watchdescriptor is a CLN plugin written in Rust that connects a business's treasury wallet to its CLN node. It utilizes cln-plugin and the BDK library to track coin movements in registered wallets and report this information to the bookkeeper plugin.

The plugin enables businesses to design a complete treasury using Miniscript and import the resulting descriptor into CLN. Since bookkeeper already accounts for all coin movements internal to CLN, this plugin is the last piece businesses need in order to unify all their bitcoin accounting in one place. This enables businesses to account for all inflows and outflows from their operations, streamlining tax reporting and financial analysis.

The watchdescriptor project is part of a broader vision to transform the lightning node (particularly CLN) into a financial hub for businesses, enabling them to conduct operations without reliance on any third parties.

Repository: chrisguida/watchdescriptor
License: MIT

Stratum V2 Testing & Benchmarking Tool

The Stratum V2 Testing & Benchmarking Tool allows the bitcoin mining industry to test and benchmark Stratum V2 performance against Stratum V1. The tool supports different mining scenarios to help miners make informed decisions and evaluate their profitability. The goal of the project is to motivate miners to upgrade to Stratum V2, increasing their individual profits and making the Bitcoin network more resilient in the process.

Repository: stratum-mining/stratum @GitGab19
License: Apache 2.0 / MIT

Fedimint Modules and Resources

Fedimint is a federated Chaumian e-cash mint backed by sats with deposits and withdrawals that can occur on-chain or via lightning. It can be understood as a scaling and privacy layer as well as an adoption accelerator for Bitcoin.

The goal of this particular project is to improve the Fedimint UI and develop free and open resources for developers and "Guardians" to enable more people to run and develop on Fedimint.

Repository: fedimint/ui @EthnTuttle
License: MIT

Amber: Nostr Event Signer

Amber is a nostr event signer for Android. It allows users to keep their nsec segregated in a single, dedicated app. The goal of Amber is to have your smartphone act as a NIP-46 signing device without any need for servers or additional hardware. "Private keys should be exposed to as few systems as possible as each system adds to the attack surface," as the rationale of said NIP states. In addition to native apps, Amber aims to support all current nostr web applications without requiring any extensions or web servers.

Repository: greenart7c3/Amber
License: MIT

Nostr UI/UX Development

The goal of this project is to help improve the UI/UX of major nostr clients, starting with Gossip and Coracle, emphasizing the onboarding process as well as usability and accessibility. One part of onboarding is solving the discoverability problem that nostr has in the first place. Solving the problem of jumping in and out of the nostr world is what motivated the development of njump, which was redesigned as part of these efforts and is now live at nostr.com.

In addition to client-specific improvements, generic design modules and learnings will be incorporated into the Nostr Design project for others to use.

Activity: github.com/dtonon @dtonon
License: MIT

Nostr Use-Case Exploration & Education

As of today, most nostr clients implement social media applications on top of the nostr protocol. However, nostr allows for various use cases, many of which go beyond social media. Two examples are Listr and Ostrich, a list management tool and job board, respectively.

In addition to use-case exploration, this project will continue to educate users and developers alike, be it via Nostr How or various video series, e.g., explaining how to build upon NDK.

Activity: github.com/erskingardner @jeffg
License: MIT / GPL-3.0 / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

---

We have more grants in the pipeline and will provide funding for many more projects in the future. Note that we can only fund those projects which reach out and apply. If you are an open-source developer who is aligned with our mission, don't hesitate to apply for funding.

@ d830ee7b:4e61cd62

ผมเกิดและโตในยุค 90’ ยุคเปลี่ยนผ่านทางเทคโนโลยีและวัฒนธรรมคาบเกี่ยว ได้เห็นวิวัฒนาการของสังคมในหลายๆ ส่วน โดยเฉพาะสิ่งที่เรียกว่า “Community” ที่ในอดีตไม่ได้มีกฏเกณฑ์หรือรูปแบบอันชัดเจนอย่างในปัจจุบัน.. ผมเกิดและโตในชนบทอันห่างไกลความเจริญ เรื่องราวและวิถีชีวิตที่จะเล่าจากนี้ไปก็จะขึ้นกับมุมมองหรือเลนส์ของผมเพียงคนเดียว

คอมมูนิตี้ในอดีต

ในความหมายแบบไทยๆ ที่ผมอยากจะบัญญัติมันเสียเอง มันเริ่มจากภาพของเด็กวัยกระโปกที่จับกลุ่มทำกิจกรรมสนุกสนานเฮฮากัน เล่นสนุกด้วยจุดมุ่งหมายและจิตใจอันบริสุทธิ์ ในยุคของผมนั้นการปั่นจักรยานไปเรื่อยๆ กับกลุ่มแก๊งค์เพื่อนๆ เป็นกิจกรรมสุดโปรดพอๆ กับเด็กทุกวันนี้รวมตัวกันเล่น ROV หรือ ROBLOX เลยก็ว่าได้

การผจญภัยของเด็กๆ มักจะมีกิจกรรมสุดท้ายรอพวกเขาอยู่ มันอาจเป็นการลงเล่นน้ำตามลำคลอง หนอง บึง หรือปีนต้นไม้เพื่อความเท่ สำรวจโลกเพื่อเรียนรู้อะไรบางอย่าง มันก็สนุกในแบบของมัน

เมื่อโตขึ้นมาในวัยมัธยม เด็กผู้ชายเริ่มเกาะกลุ่มกันเหนียวแน่น พวกเขาโตมาด้วยกันผ่านอะไรด้วยกันมามาก ความสัมพันธ์นั้นแน่นแฟ้นระดับยอมตายแทนกันได้ มันไม่มีสถานที่จัดเตรียมไว้ให้เรา ดังนั้นพวกเราต้องเลียบเลาะเสาะหาสถานที่สุมหัวคุยกันเอาเอง หัวข้อสนทนาในยุคนั้นไม่มีอะไรที่ไปไกลเกินกว่าประสบการณ์ที่พวกเขามี หรือเรื่องที่เคยได้เรียนมา รวมทั้งสื่อเพียงไม่กี่อย่างที่เข้าถึงได้ วิทยุและโทรทัศน์

ผู้ใหญ่ วัยทำงาน ไม่ได้มีรูปแบบสังคมอย่างวัยรุ่น กลุ่มสังคมของพวกเขานั้นเป็นวงเล็กๆ บ้านใกล้เรือนเคียง มานั่งรวมตัวพูดคุยกันทั่วไปในเรื่องสัพเพเหระ ชีวิตสโลว์ไลฟ์ที่ไม่ได้มีความเร่งรีบอะไร บางกลุ่มตั้งวงเหล้าใส่กันแต่เช้า ล้มหมู ล้มวัว ทำกับแกล้มสรวนเสเฮฮา อีกกลุ่มก็เข้าวัดฟังธรรมตามประเพณีปฏิบัติสืบต่อกันมา คนในอดีตราว 20-25 ปีก่อนในท้องถิ่นของผมนั้น ไม่ได้มีความเครียด ไม่ได้รับรู้ถึงความโสมมอะไรที่หยั่งรากลึกอยู่ภายในระบบเลย คำว่า Toxic คืออะไร? พวกเขาคงนึกถึงยาฆ่าหญ้า

เงิน ในวันที่ยังมีคุณค่าทำให้พวกเขามีความสุข ผมอดนึกถึงภาพเหล่านั้นไม่ได้จริงๆ

โลกเสมือนที่ใหญ่กว่าโลกแห่งความจริง

คอมมูในแบบที่ผมประทับใจที่สุดและดูซีเรียสจริงจังที่สุดเห็นจะเป็น “สภากาแฟ” ประจำหมู่บ้านหรือในตลาด ร้านกาแฟโบราณแบบในภาพยนตร์ยุคเก่า หลายคนคงพอนึกออก กลุ่มคอมมูนี้จะสนใจเหตุบ้านการเมือง อ่านหนังสือพิมพ์จนกระดาษขาด ฟังรายงานข่าวกันแต่เช้า ถกกันดุเดือดเหมือนเป็นอีกโลกนึงเลยทีเดียว และสภากาแฟแบบนี้นี่แหละที่ผมชอบไปนั่งฟังมากที่สุด ด้วยความที่ผมเป็นเด็กชอบเรียนรู้อะไรใหม่ๆ เรื่องต่างๆ ที่ผู้ใหญ่คุยกันมันช่างทำให้ผมสมองงอกมากจริงๆ

ตัดภาพ Fast forward กลับมาในยุคปัจจุบัน เราแทบไม่ได้เห็นกลิ่นอายหรือบรรยากาศอะไรแบบนั้นอีกแล้ว คอมมูนิตี้บนโลกแห่งความจริงมันดับสลายไปสูญสิ้น ผู้คนอพยพไปใช้ชีวิตกันบนโลกออนไลน์จนอาจิณ แม้ตัวพวกเขาเองผมก็คิดว่าคงไม่รู้สึกตัว เราหลุดจากโลกความจริงไปไกล เราหลงไปกับข้อมูลที่ส่วนใหญ่เป็นการล่อลวง สนตะพายจมูกลากจูงพวกเราไปทางไหนก็ได้ น่าเศร้าเหลือเกิน..

ตีวงให้แคบเข้ามาในสังคมการลงทุนโดยเฉพาะในแวดวงบิตคอยน์ ผมพบเห็นเพียงสื่อส่วนใหญ่ที่ชี้นำและชักพาผู้คนเข้าสู่คอมมูนิตี้ด้วยเป้าหมายสำคัญคือ “เงิน” และ “ความร่ำรวย” ผมคิดไปเองว่าเจ้าของสื่อก็คงจะไม่รู้ตัวเองเช่นกันว่ากำลังโดนสนตะพายจมูกอยู่โดยใครสักกลุ่มหรือใครบางคน ทั้งหมดนี้จะไม่ช่วยให้ใครเก่งพอจะเอาตัวรอดหรือปรับตัวได้เองในชีวิตการลงทุน มันไม่ทำให้หลายคนเข้าใจแก่นแท้หรือธรรมชาติของตลาดทุนอย่างแน่นอน เมื่อคนส่วนใหญ่ภายในคอมมูนิตี้ถูกชักพาในไปทิศทางนั้น บทสนทนาที่เราจะพบได้อย่างเดือนดาดบนโลกโซเชียลก็คงเป็นข่าวความเคลื่อนไหวระยะสั้นที่ส่งผลต่อราคาสินทรัพย์ พัฒนาการไร้สาระที่เอามาปลุกปั่นให้ดูดี พฤติกรรมการอวดไลฟ์สไตล์ อวดร่ำอวดรวยของอินฟลูเอนเซอร์ ที่ถูกหลอกมาอีกทีว่าควรสร้างภาพให้ดูน่าเชื่อถือ น่าเศร้ามากจริงๆ

มองหาที่ทางของตัวเอง

ผมเชื่อลึกๆ นะว่า บิตคอยเนอร์ในยุคหลังๆ ที่ยังไม่ผ่านสักไซเคิลมักจะรู้สึกอึดอัด หงุดหงิดเวลาต้องการ “คนคุยด้วย” ในชีวิตจริง มันไม่มีอีกแล้วกลุ่มปั่นจักรยานล่ากิ้งก่า กลุ่มสุมหัวที่ปลายนา หรือสภากาแฟ มันเหลือเพียงโลกออนไลน์ที่ต้องไปอยู่ท่ามกลาง Anonymous ร้อยพ่อพันแม่ กลางผู้คนที่ตัวเราเองก็ยากที่จะแสดงออกหรือเปิดใจ..

“คุยบิตคอยน์กับใครก็ไม่รู้เรื่อง” มันเรื่องปกติ.. ปกติจริงๆ ประสบการณ์การป้ายยาส้มแบบเฟลๆ น่าจะเคยเกิดขึ้นมาแล้วกับพวกเราทุกคน จุดนี้เองที่ผมตระหนักได้ว่า คนชอบเรื่องเดียวกันก็ควรได้คุยกับคนประเภทเดียวกัน อย่างน้อยก็ชื่นชอบเรื่องเดียวกันก็ยังดี ส่วนหน้าตาหลังการรวมตัวกันจะออกมาเป็นยังไงก็ปล่อยให้สังคมมันปรับตัวของมันไปเองอย่างออแกนิกก็แล้วกัน

“จับกลุ่มคุยกันเรื่องบิตคอยน์” มันเป็นที่มาของไอเดียแบบแนวๆ รายการ “สภายาส้ม” จนล่าสุดเราพึ่งมี “สภายาม่วง” ที่แคแรคเตอร์แตกต่างกันพอสมควร มันเป็นการสนทนากับบนโลกสีม่วงที่แต่ละคนจะได้เป็นตัวของตัวเองแบบไร้การปรุงแต่ง ได้คุยในสิ่งที่อยากคุย ได้เล่นกับคนในแชท ได้หัวเราะแบบที่ไม่ต้องกั๊ก ได้ทำเรื่องน่าอายแต่สนุกชิบหายเลย

ผมเล่ามาถึงตรงนี้ อย่าเข้าใจผิดว่าผมลากมาตบด้วยการขายของ ผมแค่กำลังจะบอกว่า.. สภาแบบนี้มันไม่เห็นจำเป็นต้องรอให้ Right Shift ทำ ลองจินตนาการสิว่า มันมีสภาแบบนี้อยู่ที่หมู่บ้าน ตำบล อำเภอ หรือจังหวัด หรือภูมิภาคของคุณเอง เช่น สภาชลบุรี, สภาขอนแก่น, สภาน่าน หรือสภายาส้มเขาใหญ่ ฯลฯ

มันเป็นไปได้นะ.. คำถามคือเราจะสร้างสภาแบบนั้นขึ้นมายังไง.. ก็ใช้ประโยชน์จากสื่อโซเชียลมีเดียที่เรามีนี่แหละ ประกาศตามหาพวก ทำความรู้จัก นักเจอกัน เริ่มจากเหตุการณ์เล็กๆ จุดเริ่มต้นน่ารักๆ นำไปสู่วัฒนธรรมสังคมอันยิ่งใหญ่แบบที่พวกเราทำกันมาแล้วนั่นไง

ผมอยากเห็นอะไรแบบนั้น อยากให้มีภาพความประทับใจจากหลายๆ พื้นที่มาอวด มาโชว์ มาแบ่งปันกัน มันก็ดีกว่าการเช็คอินสถานที่ต่างๆ ที่ตัวเราเองก็ไม่เห็นเคยอินกับมันเลย..

รออยู่นะ.. สภายาส้ม สภายาม่วง ทั่วไทย

@ d830ee7b:4e61cd62

สองคนนี้รู้จักกันเพราะคุยเรื่องบิตคอยน์กันแน่ๆ เลย?

ถ้าผมบอกว่าเราคุ้นเคยกันมากขึ้นเพราะ "เกมส์" คุณจะเชื่อไหม?

ย้อนกลับไปในช่วงเปิดตัวหนังสือ The Bitcoin Standard ฉบับแปลไทยของ อ.พิริยะ นั่นคือเหตุผลแรกที่ผม ซึ่งเป็นใครจากไหนก็ไม่รู้ ทักไปหา อ.ตั๊ม ครั้งแรก..

"ผมเอาเล่มนึงคับ"

ก็คงเป็นการ Approach แบบที่ใครเค้าก็ทำกัน พวกคุณก็คงพอเดาได้ แต่คุณคงเคยเห็นมาแล้ว บัญชีโซเชียลมีเดียแต่ละแอปของเขาน่ะ การแจ้งเตือนมัน 999+ ตลอด ผมไม่คิดว่าจะมีใครโชคดีได้ป๊ะได้คุยตั้งแต่ทักเขาครั้งแรก

ใช่ครับ.. ผมรอครึ่งปีเพื่อให้ถึงจังหวะโอกาสที่เขาต้องตอบผมแน่ๆ ก็ตอนขายหนังสือนี่แหละ..

ไม่มีอะไรมากมาย ผมมีแนะนำตัวเล็กน้อยว่าผมเป็นแอดมินเพจ CryptoNize (ที่ตอนนี้เลิกทำไปแล้วล่ะ) ผมชื่นชอบบิตคอยน์ และติดตามมานาน บลา บลา บลา

แต่สิ่งหนึ่งที่ผมต้องใช้ความกล้าอย่างมาก และต้องทำทันทีคือการ "Declare" บอกกับเขาตรงๆ ว่าผมอยากร่วมทำบางอย่างเพื่อตอบแทนสิ่งที่เขาทำทั้งหมดด้วยการช่วยทุกอย่างเท่าที่เขาจะอนุญาต โดยเฉพาะการสร้าง Bitcoin Network ในไทย ก็ถ้าไม่ใช่โอกาสนี้ก็ไม่รู้จะทำตอนไหนละ

เอ่อ.. ผมคิดว่าตอนนั้น อ.ตั๊ม ก็คงจะงงๆ แบ่งรับแบ่งสู้ อะไรของมึงวะหมอนี่..

จริง ๆ มันเริ่มมาจากการที่ผมสังเกตมานานแล้ว และคิดเรื่องนี้ในหัวมาตลอด ผมเองก็เป็นคนนึงที่อยากทำให้ในไทยมีฐานความรู้เกี่ยวกับบิตคอยน์ภาษาไทยมาตั้งแต่ต้น

ผมหลงเข้าดงชิตคอยน์ในก้าวแรกสู่ตลาดคริปโต เดชะบุญที่ผมอยู่กับการศึกษาวงการลงทุนมานาน หลายสินทรัพย์ที่ผมรู้จักดี ผมใช้เวลาไม่นานนักในการแยกแยะได้ว่าอะไรคือของจริง ของปลอม

หลังจากนั้นผมก็ทำเพจบิตคอยน์งูๆ ปลาๆ ในแบบของตัวเองไป แน่นอนว่าในไทยเมื่อคุณตกลงปลงใจจะศึกษาบิตคอยน์ ชื่อแรกที่คุณจะนึกถึงแน่ๆ คือ อ.พิริยะ เขาเป็นไอดอลของผมเหมือนกับพวกคุณทุกคนนั่นแหละครับ

แล้วไอดอลกลายมาเป็นเพื่อนเราได้ยังไง?

มีช่วงหนึ่งที่ผมสังเกตุเห็นได้ชัดว่า อ.ตั๊ม เริ่มมีอาการ Burn-out ผมไม่รู้ว่าใครเห็นแบบผมไหมนะ แต่ผมแน่ใจว่าใช่แน่ๆ ผมกลับไปคิดว่าผมจะช่วยอะไรเค้าได้บ้าง?

ถ้าเราอยากจะผลักดันวงการบิตคอยน์ในไทย แทนที่จะแยกกันทำไปแบบนี้ ทำไมเราไม่ไปขอจอยช่วย อ. ทำ เสริมพลังให้แกไปเลยนะ? ผมตัวเล็กมากในคอมมูนิตี้ไทยตอนนั้น จะว่าโนเนมเลยก็ได้ แต่คิดอะไรเกินตัวซะเหลือเกิน

But how?

ผมรื้อทุกอย่างที่เป็น อ.พิริยะ เท่าที่จะหาแหล่งข้อมูลได้ในเมืองไทย ผมเป็นคนนึงที่ดูทุกคลิป ทั้งบิตคอยน์ สอนเทรด ส่วนตัว เฟซบุ๊ก หนังสือที่อ่าน วิธีที่พูด โพสต์ที่เคยผ่านตา บทความที่เคยเขียน ฯลฯ เรียกว่าผมวิจัยคนๆ นึงเลยก็ว่าได้

ผมศึกษานิสัยใจคอของเขา ความชอบ เป้าหมาย ต่างๆ นานา ไม่ใช่เพื่อจะ Take Advantage จากสิ่งนี้ แต่ผมต้องการเป็นเพื่อนกับเขาจริงๆ ผมเป็นคนแบบนี้ ผมชอบทำงานกับเพื่อน กับคนที่รู้มือรู้ใจกัน และในสถานการณ์แบบนี้ มันควรเป็นผมที่ต้องเข้าใจ อ. ให้ได้ก่อน

ถ้าคุณคิดว่าเราคงถกเรื่องบิตคอยน์ หรืองานเทรดกัน คุณคิดผิดถนัด.. ผมคุยเรื่องสัพเพเหระที่ไม่เกี่ยวกับบิตคอยน์กันแม้แต่นิดเดียว จนกระทั่งวันนี้ก็ยังเป็นแบบนี้ เรื่องที่เราคุยกันถูกคอมากที่สุดคือ.. "เรื่องเกมส์"

ให้ตายเถอะ เรามันเด็กที่โตมาในยุค 90' เหมือนกัน มีอะไรจะคุยได้ยาวเท่าเรื่องในอดีตอีก เราคุยถึงสมัยเรียน สมัยเด็ก สมัย Ragnarok เราเล่นเกมบน Nintendo switch ด้วยกัน

เอ่อ.. ผมหมายถึง… เล่นของใครของมันแล้วมาคุยกันอะนะ

พวกคุณรู้ไหมว่าเราชอบเกมกันขนาดนี้ แต่เอาเข้าจริงเราได้เล่นกันก่อนนอนวันละไม่เกินครึ่ง ชม. แค่นั้นเอง เอาแค่พอให้หายอยาก เรามีเรื่องต้องทำกันเยอะมากๆ ในตอนนั้น หากใครยังจำได้ จะมีช่วงนึงที่ อ. พูดถึงเกม Triangle Strategy บ่อยๆ นั่นแหละ เล่นอยู่กับผม

แต่อันนี้ยอมนะ เกม RPG นี่ผมสู้แกไม่ได้จริงๆ

จนกระทั่งเราได้เจอกันครั้งแรกที่งานมีตอัพบิตคอยน์ที่โรงเบียร์พี่ชิต (น่าจะมีคนอ่านสักคนที่ได้ไป) เอาจริงๆ นะ ผมไม่ตื่นเต้นเลย เป็น อ. มากกว่าที่ไม่รู้จะทำตัวยังไง ฮ่าๆๆ

ก็ผมมันดิบ ผมเป็นคนเซอร์ๆ ขัดกับลุคของ อ. คนละขั้ว แต่คนต่างขั้วนี่แหละพาพวกคุณให้ได้มาอ่านบทความนี้บน Nostr ตอนนี้ เรามาไกลจากตรงนั้นมาก เรามีคอมมูที่โตขึ้นอย่างออแกนิก มีสมาชิกน่ารักๆ ในคอมมูนิตี้หลายคน เรามี Right Shift และพาร์ทเนอร์อีกมากมายที่กำลังผุดกันขึ้นมา

ผมที่คิดว่าจะเข้ามาช่วยแบ่งเบาภาระ อ. ในตอนแรก ตอนนี้ผมทำให้เขายุ่งยิ่งกว่าเดิม แต่ผมก็สัมผัสได้นะ ผมเชื่อลึกๆ ว่าตอนนี้ อ. คงมีความสุข อ.ไม่ได้สู้ตัวคนเดียว วันนี้ อ. มีพวกเราทุกคน มันจับต้องได้ ใช้แค่หัวใจก็สัมผัสมันได้ละ

สิ่งที่ดีที่สุดที่เกิดขึ้นระหว่างเราสองคน คือผมได้สวมกอด อ. (แบบลูกผู้ชาย) หลังการจัดงาน BTC2023 ไม่มีใครได้เห็นภาพนี้ เพราะมันอยู่ในความทรงจำของผมคนเดียว…

เราเคยวาดรูปล้อเลียนให้นาย.. ตอนนี้ยังอยู่ดีไหม?

ผมอยากจะบอกกับทุกคนว่า.. เราคงไม่สามารถมีเพื่อนได้จากการนั่งอยู่เฉยๆ หรอกครับ มันมีคุณค่าบางอย่างที่จะคอยดึงดูดคนเราเข้าหากัน แต่มันต้องมีสักคนที่เริ่มก่อน และ พิริยะ คือชายคนนั้นที่ได้มอบคุณค่าบางอย่างให้กับพวกเรา พวกเรารู้กันดีว่ามันคืออะไร

สิ่งนี้แหละเรียกว่า Value for Value เมื่อเราให้มากพอ วันนึงเราจะได้รับบางอย่างเป็นการตอบแทน..

@ d830ee7b:4e61cd62

ผมมีความสุขดีกับการทำตัว Low profile เพราะมันมีเรื่องราวที่เป็นเหตุผลของมันอยู่..

ใครอ่านงานเขียนผมบ่อยๆ จะทราบดีว่าผมมักจะเขียนไปเรื่อย เล่าเรื่องหรือความคิดของตัวเองออกมาได้ยาวเหยียด เมื่อมันเป็นแบบนี้ก็เลยคิดว่าจะใช้ Account นี้ให้เหมือนเป็นบล็อกส่วนตัวสุดๆ แบบไม่มีคอนเซ็ปต์ไปเสียเลย วันไหนอยากเขียนอยากเล่าอะไรผมก็จะเล่ามันดื้อๆ นี่แหละ..

มันเริ่มจาก.. มีคนพยายามบอกว่าผมอยู่เบื้องหลังของคอมมูนิตี้บิตคอยน์ในไทย มีคนบอกว่าผมเป็นตัวตั้งตัวตี แต่ก็เป็นคนที่ลึกลับหาข้อมูลได้ยากอะไรแบบนั้น ซึ่งมันก็มีทั้งส่วนที่ถูกและยังไม่ใช่อยู่พอสมควรครับ..

อย่างแรก ผมไม่ได้มองว่าตัวเองยิ่งใหญ่หรือมีบทบาทสำคัญมากขนาดนั้น ผมยังเชื่อมาตลอดว่าอะไรก็ตามที่เกิดขึ้น มันไม่ได้เกิดเพราะผมเพียงคนเดียว มันประกอบมาจากหลายส่วนและคนที่มีส่วนร่วมในสิ่งนี้ยังมีอีกมากมาย ผมอาจเป็นฟันเฟืองหลักในเรื่องนี้ แต่ยังไงผมก็คงต้องปฎิเสธว่าไม่ใช่เพราะผมคนเดียวอย่างแน่นอน ใช่ครับ.. มันก็มาถึงตรงนี้ได้เพราะพวกเราทุกคน

อย่างที่สอง โดยส่วนตัวผมคิดว่าการมีตัวตนในลักษณะนั้นจะทำให้ผมไม่สามารถทำอย่างที่ทำอยู่ในทุกวันนี้ได้ มันจะทำให้ผมนึกถึงเพียงแค่ตัวเอง สนใจแค่เพียงตัวเองมากกว่าคนรอบข้าง

ซึ่งมันขัดกับเป้าหมายสำคัญส่วนตัวของผมนั่นคือ “ส่วนรวม” ฝันของผมนั้นไกลจนยากที่ใครจะจินตนาการถึง วันนี้เราทำเสต็ปแรกกันยังไม่ครบเลยด้วยซ้ำ หากผมมตัวแต่ส่องกระจกประเมินตัวเองอยู่ทุกวันๆ ผมคงไม่มีเวลาไปคิดถึงส่วนอื่นๆ เป็นแน่แท้ ..งานแบบนั้นยังมีอีกหลายคนที่พร้อมจะเสียสละและเต็มที่ไปกับมัน ไม่จำเป็นต้องเป็นผมใช่ไหมล่ะ

อย่างที่สาม ผมเชื่อในแนวคิด Decentralized อย่างที่สุด คำนี้ลึกซึ้งมากกว่าแค่เข้าใจว่ามันกระจายหรือรวมศูนย์ ผมไม่ได้เป็นคนที่เข้าใจลงลึกในวิชาการหรือความรู้ทางเทคนิคของบิตคอยน์มากนัก ผมเชื่อว่าตัวเองก็แค่รู้ในระดับคนทั่วๆ ไป แต่ในเรื่องหลักการและแนวคิดพวกนี้ รวมถึงการนำมาประยุกตร์เข้ากับเรื่องต่างๆ ในชีวิต ผมคิดว่าผมทำได้ค่อนข้างดีเลยล่ะ

เกี่ยวกับเรื่องนี้.. ผมเชื่อเองตั้งแต่ต้นว่าสังคมจะไม่เติบโตอย่างยั่งยืนหากพึ่งพาผู้นำหรือใครคนใดคนหนึ่งมากเกินไปหรือกระทั่งการเทิดทูนฮีโร่ บิตคอยน์ยังอยู่มาอย่างแข็งแกร่งมากกว่า 10 ปีผมไม่คิดว่าเป็นเพราะใครสักคน แต่มันเป็นเพราะอาณุภาพของ Network ที่เข้มแข็งและแพร่กระจายตัวในทุกนาทีแบบเดียวกับไมซีเลียม ผมฝันอยากเห็นสังคมที่โตในแบบของมันเอง มีความมั่นคงเข็มแข็ง อาจไม่ต้องเป็นหนึ่งเดียว แต่มันไม่ควรมีจุดตายอยู่ที่ใครทั้งนั้น

เราสามารถมีผู้เสียสละเก่งๆ ได้อีกมากมายที่กระจายตัวอยู่ตามพื้นที่ต่างๆ ต่างจังหวัด หรือแพลตฟอร์มต่างๆ เพื่อทำหน้าที่ผลักดันในแบบที่เขาถนัด

https://i.imgur.com/3sDzTdg.png เมื่อเราจินตนาการเห็นภาพนั้นเราจะเริ่มตระหนักได้ทันทีว่า..

เรานั้นตัวเล็กเกินกว่าจะไปคิดว่าเราใหญ่

ผมไม่ชอบใช้คำว่า “การต่อสู้” หรือ “การเอาชนะ” ไม่ว่าจะกับใคร (ใครๆ ก็คงจะหมายถึงรัฐ) บิตคอยน์มันชนะได้ด้วยตัวมันเองแบบไม่ต้องแข่งเลยด้วยซ้ำ ทำไมเราต้องไปเสียเวลากับการคิดหาหนทางเอาชนะในแบบเดิมๆ วิธีที่แยบยลกว่าน่าจะเป็น “การสร้าง” สิ่งที่ทรงพลัง กำแพงหนาที่แข็งแกร่งยากจะโค่นล้ม นั่นคือพลังแห่งความคิดและฝูงชน พลังแห่งเครือข่ายและชุมชน

ผมอยากเห็นมากกว่าแค่คนๆ เดียว คนกลุ่มเดียว ที่เก่งกล้าพอจะลุกขึ้นมาเสียสละแบ่งปันและช่วยเหลือ เผยแพร่สิ่งที่พวกเขารู้ไปยังคนอื่นๆ เพื่อขยายแนวคิดให้กระจายออกไป ผมมีส่วนจริงในการปลูกฝังแนวคิดและสร้างคอมมูนิตี้ขึ้นมาจากจุดนั้น แต่ผมไม่ใช่คนบงการอะไรทั้งสิ้น

แนวคิดจะได้รับการยอมรับคงไม่ใช่เพราะคนมาเกรงใจตัวผม แต่มันควรมาจากการที่ทุกคนเห็นพ้องต้องกันว่ามันอาจเป็นแนวทางที่ใช่สำหรับสังคมของพวกเขา เราอาจต้องนำ ต้องเป็นแบบอย่างก่อนในช่วงแรก แต่เมื่อทุกอย่างเริ่มเข้าที่ ทุกคนเริ่มเข้าใจเหตุผลและรูปแบบในการอยู่ร่วมกัน เวลาของผมสำหรับบทบาทนั้นก็คงไม่ต้องมีอีกแล้ว

นั่นเป็นเหตุผลว่าทำไมผมผละจากสิ่งที่เคยแอคทีฟในตอนแรก การมีส่วนร่วมเป็นแกนหลักและคอยแอคทีฟในชุมชน ผมไปทำอีกสิ่งหนึ่งเพื่อเตรียมไว้ตอบสนองต่อความต้องการของชุมชนในอนาคตนั่นคือคลังความรู้ เพราะผมเชื่อว่ากลุ่มบิตคอยน์ของชาวเรามันเติบโตขึ้นมากแล้วจากวันแรกๆ ที่เราได้เริ่ม

มันไม่ใช่เรื่องของจำนวน ไม่ใช่เรื่องของการตลาด มันคือหลักการและแนวคิด รูปแบบการปฏิสัมพันธ์ที่ค่อยๆ ก็ร่างสร้างตัวมาเรื่อยๆ จนมีคุณลักษณะที่ชัดและเป็นปัจเจกแตกต่างจากเหรียญอื่นๆ ไม่ว่าใครจากภายนอกจะมองว่าสัวคมของเราเป็นแบบไหนก็ตาม ผมไม่ได้สนใจเลยตรงนั้น เพราะนี่แหละคือเราในแบบของเรา

ผมมาเขียนเล่าเรื่องพวกนี้ไม่ใช่เพราะผมอยากจะหายตัวไปแบบ Satoshi หรอกนะครับ ผมไม่ได้ทำเรื่องยิ่งใหญ่อะไรขนาดนั้นเลย เพราะเมื่อไหร่ก็ตามที่เราคิดว่าเรานั้นใหญ่เสียเหลือเกิน ตัวของเราจะบดบังตาเราจนมืดบอด เราจะมองไม่เห็นใคร

ผมขอเป็นคนตัวเล็กๆ เล็กพอที่จะมองเห็นคนทุกคนบนโลกแบบนี้ต่อไปดีกว่า ผมชอบที่จะได้เห็นและคอยมีส่วนกับทุกๆ เรื่อง ผมสนุกกับมัน และหวังว่าพวกเราที่อ่านมาถึงตรงนี้ก็คงจะสนุกแบบผมเหมือนกัน

https://i.imgur.com/z7XmLjh.png บิตคอยน์ไม่ได้เปลี่ยนโลกในแบบที่เราเข้าใจ มันเริ่มเปลี่ยนคนตัวเล็กแบบพวกเขาให้เติบโตไปเปลี่ยนโลกต่างหากล่ะ

@ d266da53:7224d834

Stay updated on the latest developments in Crypto , follow me on Yakihonne.com.

In December 2022, the social media giant formerly known as Twitter, now X, launched Community Notes. Since then, it has steadily grown in prominence, establishing itself as a cornerstone tool for the platform.

Open-source in nature, Community Notes allows anyone to participate as a contributor. Though still recognized as being in its developmental pilot phase, the feature plays a central role in a burgeoning community dedicated to identifying and correcting misinformation on the microblogging platform.

Vitalik Buterin remarked on the striking parallels between the tool and some blockchain projects. He praised its decentralized essence, the emphasis on community engagement, and its transparent coding structure.

In a recent blog post, Buterin went on record to say that Community Notes serves as a “remarkably useful” tool, even when circumstances become fraught with contention.

Buterin’s intrigue with Community Notes stems from its potential as a manifestation of “crypto values,” despite not originating from the cryptocurrency realm. “It might be the most fitting embodiment of ‘crypto values’ we’ve encountered in the mainstream arena so far,” he expressed.

You might also like: Vitalik Buterin shares insights on Ethereum’s account abstraction journey

An interesting facet of Community Notes is its unique consensus-based operational procedure. Before a note gains approval and becomes visible to the audience, there has to be a mutual agreement among its contributors.

The platform mandates a consensus for note validation, a process thoroughly detailed on their official site.

Highlighting this consensus approach, Keith Coleman, X’s vice president of Product, showcased an excerpt from Buterin’s insights into crypto values. This acknowledgment garnered even more attention when CEO Elon Musk further shared Coleman’s post, casting a spotlight on Buterin’s thoughts to his vast array of followers.

Buterin accentuated the decentralized aspect of the notes. He clarified that these annotations, which either add context or challenge assertions made on X, don’t stem from a singular authority. “The process is democratic, allowing any individual to draft and vote. The final decision regarding the display of these notes rests with an open-source algorithm,” he detailed.

He also introduced the notion of “credible neutrality,” a term he coined in 2020, referring to a system that remains impartial and unbiased. In Community Notes, this neutrality represents its effort to remain unbiased and all-inclusive.

Buterin also acknowledged that while Community Notes bears resemblance to the values of decentralization, it doesn’t quite match up to the standards set by decentralized social media, saying, “for those who may find fault with its operation, alternative viewing isn’t an option. However, for extensive applications, it’s likely the closest we’ll see in the foreseeable future.”

By： Link：

@ d830ee7b:4e61cd62

https://i.imgur.com/bUDUOZH.png On the day the world seemed on the brink of collapse, you chose to embark on Noah's Ark. An escape vessel from the mundane life you've grown weary of. The ship was filled with hopeful souls, silently gazing into each other's eyes throughout the journey. The silence stemmed from unfamiliarity, yet deep down, they all recognized a shared purpose.

https://i.imgur.com/ovK3sUm.png The voyage was long and fraught with challenges. The ship braved countless storms and turbulent waves. They had no choice but to rise and work together, each lending a hand. Some mended the ship's cracks, others tended to the engines, while a few bailed out the infiltrating water. No one wished for this ship to falter. Their collective dedication became evident.

https://i.imgur.com/6XaPlDc.png Some aboard lacked the strength to assist others. Yet, they didn't want to be burdens. No one wished to be valueless in such circumstances. They fetched water and food, delivering it to those laboring tirelessly. A standout individual emerged, acting as the ship's captain. He received applause, encouragement, and sustenance. Everyone acknowledged the genuine care they had for one another. They all recognized the collective spirit propelling the ship to shore.

https://i.imgur.com/eEPqbNN.png When the storm subsided, they sat and shared tales of the recent ordeal. A mix of raw emotions and shared joy permeated the air. From an initial silence, the ship now echoed with laughter and chatter. Many found kindred spirits, while some discovered love. A small society within the ship began to evolve into a larger community. Everyone felt a sense of belonging and responsibility towards their shared vessel.

A few volunteered to return to their point of origin. They wished to share this inspiring tale with others, hoping to offer them a better life. Such selfless and compassionate souls.

https://i.imgur.com/Tx5Z3Fu.png Noah's Ark brought them to a new realm. It was as magnificent as they had imagined. An untouched paradise, abundant and unclaimed. Nature here was pristine, overflowing with resources. Their diverse skills and expertise meant everyone had a unique role. Yet, all worked towards building a new society that valued everyone's life. No one could have predicted what this place would become in just five years.

https://i.imgur.com/9rRGLeT.png Leaders emerged in various fields, from thinkers to musicians, artists to critics, and even public relations experts. A diverse society was taking shape, built on grand hopes. Those who contributed value were celebrated and became the talk of the town. Those who were self-centered retreated to the island's quiet corners. Everyone found their path in a society free from governance or control. This ship had brought them to the society they had long dreamt of.

We can't predict what life on this new land will be like in the future. Why ponder about it when today brings us joy?

https://i.imgur.com/u5MZJXa.png A man stepped away from the crowd to visit the now-docked ship. He gazed at it with deep reverence and gratitude. The ship, weathered by time, showed signs of wear and tear. Yet, its name remained clearly visible.

He approached and gently touched the engraved name. Words escaped him, replaced by an indescribable joy. "Thank you for bringing us here, for granting us a new hope. The Noah's Ark that heaven bestowed upon us on that fading day of light."

"Thank you... #NOSTR."

@ e6817453:b0ac3c39

The Zooko’s Triangle is a concept in the realm of naming systems, specifically for decentralized or distributed networks. It was named after Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn, a computer scientist and cypherpunk known for his work on the Zcash cryptocurrency. The triangle illustrates a trade-off between three desirable properties in a naming system:

1. Human-meaningful: Names are easily understood and remembered by humans.
2. Decentralized: No central authority controls the allocation or management of names.
3. Secure: Names are unique and cannot be easily taken or manipulated by others.

Zooko’s Triangle posits that achieving all three properties in a single system is difficult. Traditionally, a system could have only two of the three properties, leading to various combinations of naming systems with their respective advantages and disadvantages.

However, recent developments in cryptographic and distributed systems have led to solutions that challenge the traditional constraints of Zooko’s Triangle. One such system is the Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs).

DIDs

Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) are a new identifier for verifiable, decentralized digital identity. DIDs are designed to be self-sovereign, meaning that individuals or organizations control their identifiers without relying on a central authority. DID systems are built on top of decentralized networks, such as blockchain or distributed ledgers, providing a secure and tamper-proof infrastructure for identity management.

DIDs aim to achieve the three properties of Zooko’s Triangle:

1. Human-meaningful: While DIDs may not be human-meaningful due to their cryptographic nature, they can be associated with human-readable names or aliases.
2. Decentralized: DIDs are managed on decentralized networks, removing the need for a central authority.
3. Secure: The decentralized nature of DIDs, combined with cryptographic techniques, ensures that identifiers are unique, secure, and resistant to tampering.

In summary, Zooko’s Triangle presents a trade-off between human-meaningful, decentralized, and secure properties in naming systems. Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) are an example of a system that seeks to overcome the traditional limitations of the triangle by leveraging decentralized networks and cryptographic techniques to provide a more comprehensive solution for digital identity management.

@ c7c59790:8cea49eb

Nostr, which stands for “Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relay”, is a decentralized, censorship-resistant social protocol. Nostr is a place where we all escape from darkness and achieve peacefulness.

Nostr has 3 main components; clients, relays, and users. Unlike Twitter where backend servers are controlled by a group of people, anyone and everyone can run relays to maintain Nostr protocol. Clients (web, mobile, desktop apps) fetch data from relayers and send new data from users to relayers. In other words, relays act like the backend server for Nostr. Relayers doesn’t communicate each other.

For example, if Bob use Relay-A and Ken use Relay-B, Bob can’t see Ken. But if Bob use Relay-A and Relay-B, Bob can interact with Ken. That’s why it is best to use multiple relays.

Each user has a pair of public and private keys; generally public keys start with ‘npub’ and private keys start with ‘nsec’. Public key act like username and private key act like password. But private key can’t change like normal password. So, it is best to store private key in safe place.

Since Nostr is the decentralized social protocol which no single people have control, it is not a good idea for each developer to solve common issues with different own solutions and implement it in their own app only. NIP, Nostr Implementation Possibilities, exist to coordinate the process. Currently there are 99 NIPs.

This is my first content about basic understanding of Nostr. Hope u enjoy it.

@ d030bd23:96435da9

"Power of a study represents the probability of finding a difference that exists in a population".

simply put, it tells how strong is the validity of the finding of your sudy. Power depends on 3 main factor: significance level, effect size and sample size.

significance level is pretty straightforward. We decide it anyway. Thus, it is a no brainer why clinical trials tend to use very low p-levels.

You cant really control effect size. It is an after effect that you only gain after data collection.

But sample size, this is one curious bit. Probability sampling, as its name implies, is a process of taking a sample at random to represent the said population. Once, I heard that at times, probability samplings are better than universal sampling. I wonder, how can a sample of "somethihg" is better than the actual thing? The answer lies in missingness. Missingness is a situation where a data or part of a data is not available. Think of a study about relationship between lifestyle and heart disease. Body Mass Index is important and if it is missing, it will be a problem. when many data is lost from a universal sampling, it reduces the universality of the study, decreasing its power. If the missingness is significant, e.g. more than 30%, it might be better to put them as an exclusion criteria and choose random sampling instead. sure, it will stiffen study generalizability later, but it improves the power.

@ d830ee7b:4e61cd62

How long have we lived with the term Bitcoin as a Store of Value (SOV)? The financial sovereignty, that is...

Among those who are aware of the system's problems, they often accept Bitcoin as an asset that will preserve their value over time. The question is, how many of these people are there in society? The society we call the Matrix...

Yes, there are still few.

Not to mention how to store it safely, that's even fewer. We can see that the demand in the past mainly came from 2 groups. The first group is the SOV group, and the other is the profit speculators. Other groups were just a sprinkle. In early 2022, when the price of Bitcoin started to decline, I couldn't imagine what the next wave of demand would come from. All I knew was that in that downturn, Bitcoin often had new developments.

I mean... the desire to own Bitcoin, not the trading demand that would cause the price to skyrocket or anything like that.

Until, if I remember correctly, it would be the second half of 2022... The wonder of the Lightning Network began to occur continuously in the Bitcoin community worldwide, including in Thailand where we also helped push it to this day (actually, it existed before that, especially after the big event in El Salvador, but it wasn't so prominent).

Lightning makes the world of Bitcoin full of possibilities. From static money held for wealth, money saved for children and grandchildren that has always been stigmatized as not even enough to buy noodles at the front of the alley, it has become convenient money that today begins to stick in our hearts everywhere (I mean in the group of people who accept Bitcoin, of course).

Bitcoin used to be "difficult" for everyone. Transferring in and out each time was a headache, our hands were shaking. But today, many of us know that we can take the smallest unit of it to pass on to each other, whether it's for fun, to express feelings, to flirt, or to buy and sell things, etc., as we saw at the BTC2023 event, right?

https://i.imgur.com/W3D1pdk.png

It's just stuck... If we don't count the easy-to-use general usage, system management, or running a Bitcoin Lightning node, it makes us feel like we have to be god-level to do it. Understanding its working mechanism is also not easy.

When it's like this, I think to myself... Hmm... It probably won't take much longer for people to learn, understand, and familiarize themselves with this new technology.

But I believe... This is not impossible. It's not that hard. What we need is a "method or approach" to present or disseminate knowledge that the general public can access and grasp more easily.

Right Shift is being propelled in a direction that will make the "choice" of accepting Bitcoin more tangible, a direction that leads to the "actual use" of Bitcoin in scenarios where it becomes a "Means of Payment," a new alternative for those with free hearts.

We coordinate and collaborate with various partners, including our brothers and sisters within the community. Besides the value that won't easily diminish over time, the real value that we can actually utilize is overwhelmingly pleasing to our hearts. Those who have experienced it themselves probably won't argue much with me on this matter.

But there's something that has always made me feel... this is still not enough.

Offering a choice for people to shift their mindset from "hoarding" Bitcoin more than eggs in a nest is one thing. Issues of privacy or Non-KYC is another. Starting with Custodial services is another. Educating is hard enough, and creating a balanced demand-supply is even harder.

We once made businesses support Lightning to a great extent, but no one ever knew where to get Lightning to buy things, and how to buy it?

Once people started doing it, they looked for places to buy, and it turned out that the supply, the entrepreneurs, couldn't keep up. They stumbled and needed considerable assistance to start. Not to mention legal matters, accounting, taxes... See? Our work is not just about making videos.

If you look at the whole picture, this task is much bigger and longer than we thought (by "we" here, I mean everyone in the community aiming for the same goal).

https://i.imgur.com/t0sJ4ju.png

So, we, the main partners like Right Shift, LATES, BOB, and Chitbeer, and many more, will probably have to spend time driving and spreading these stories further. We hope to receive excellent cooperation from our friends in our community.

We are planning to tour various places, maybe universities, schools, malls, provinces, etc., wherever people want to learn about Bitcoin. We will organize on-site courses similar to what happened in El Salvador, arrange events for people to try using Bitcoin, and we would be delighted to have volunteers who want to push with us... But then, today...

Not long ago... I found a third option.

If starting interest from the investment side, saving, preserving, or accumulating Bitcoin, and using it seems too hard for most people,

What if we try to shift the perspective, starting with what they are already familiar with, easily accessible, and can have fun with first? Will acceptance be easier and more logical to plunge into the next rabbit hole or not?

I didn't let myself drown in doubt for too long, so I touched it myself immediately... And the answer is... It's really true.

We just switch from mainstream social media that is causing us more pain every day to a new society that is like the true root of the online community. This way, it seems easier to move on... Why do I think so?

The society on a decentralized protocol grants us, as users, almost complete freedom. In all honesty, it's no more difficult than setting up a Lightning wallet, something we've all done before.

Every day, tens of thousands of us click 'like' on Facebook countless times, expressing our satisfaction with a creator's work or a friend's post. Sometimes, we're not even sure if we genuinely want to do it.

What if we change from 'like' to Zap!?

How much economic value is circulating there (currently, there are more than 12 BTC Zapped on Nostr)? It's not just us who have to go and Zap others. If you do well, benefit the community, even a laugh can get it. Others are ready to Zap you all the time as well.

You can use it without linking to a Lightning wallet. The question is, how can you experience expressing satisfaction or receiving it instantly as Satoshi's value?

Yes.. with such a situation, it's inevitable that people will have to learn and understand Bitcoin and Lightning, at least at a basic level.

https://i.imgur.com/qJddift.png

But this time, their motivation isn't for wealth or prosperity, not financial domination, or solely technical prowess.

It comes from a desire to participate in a society they want to be a part of. It comes from a desire to appreciate or admire someone's work that has benefited them on Nostr. It comes from the joy of living freely in a new land, and so on.

On the creator's side... Instead of losing money, time, and physical energy thinking about content day and night, finding ways to get people to see their posts, waiting for the money that the platform might withhold for another month, and avoiding annoying algorithms and constant changes,

Now, they just invest their value into their content, post it for their followers to definitely see, and receive 'thank you' in the form of Sats instantly.

They can present their content piece by piece without waiting for it to be finished. They can present any form of content there.. The users are the same. This is the activity of passing on value to each other, called "Value for Value" on Nostr.

When V4V becomes something they enjoy, they will start to delve deeper into Bitcoin as time goes by. They will want to own more of it. How else could it be? They just don't like it and are looking for other options to accept it.

So.. Now, do you think the Network effect on Nostr or in real life will be stronger and faster?

Honestly, we don't have to choose. We don't have to decide which direction we will push acceptance.. whether to save, to educate, to use it occasionally, or to experience a new life on a social media society like Nostr.

We should push it together in every way, because it's all beneficial to our Bitcoin society. It's beneficial to everyone who will try to touch it, and it's beneficial to people in the next generations.

Bitcoinization, which used to be just a dream, is about to happen in not too long. Now, I can start answering my initial question. What should the demand come from? It should start from our interest first.

Interested enough to try to touch it in every aspect. Take the rotten fiat money on your fridge and turn it into Lightning for a bit, then let it slide on Nostr.

In 2023, our choices, the world's choices, are not just SOV or Lightning anymore.. which either way, it's good for Bitcoin.

It's opening wider than we think. . . // Author by: Jakk Goodday

@ 78733875:4eb851f2

We're delighted to announce Josi Baker as our newest LTS grantee.

Josi will receive long-term support from OpenSats for his continued work on Bitcoin Core. His work will consist of pull-request reviews,[^fn-reviews] supporting major release cycles, and his own contributions.[^fn-prs]

[^fn-reviews]: PR reviews by @josibake [^fn-prs]: PRs by @josibake

In the next couple of months, Josi plans to work on the libbitcoinkernel project as a reviewer, tester, and contributor. The libbitcoinkernel project is an attempt at modularizing the Bitcoin codebase and extracting consensus logic into something other applications can reuse. This has a number of benefits, namely improved testing and code separation of consensus code within Bitcoin Core and enabling application-specific programs to be written outside of the Bitcoin Core project with increased confidence these applications will be in consensus.

In addition to his work on Bitcoin Core, he will continue to work on BIP-352: Silent Payments, focusing on adoption in wallets outside of Bitcoin Core and supporting mobile clients.

Silent Payments are a privacy and UX improvement for Bitcoin wallets that allows static, reusable payment codes without address reuse. The key improvements over existing reusable payment code solutions are improved privacy for the sender and receiver due to eliminating the need for a notification transaction and no additional cost for senders. The proposal also separates sending and receiving, which enables broader adoption. These improvements are particularly relevant for activists wishing to use Bitcoin as a means of raising funds in a private and censorship-resistant way.

The mission of OpenSats is to support and maintain a sustainable ecosystem of funding for free and open-source projects and contributors, especially Bitcoin-related projects and projects that help Bitcoin flourish. Regular contributors reviewing and maintaining Bitcoin Core are critical to the project's continued success. Sustainable funding allows contributors to build expertise over multiple years, which is why we introduced the OpenSats LTS program.

You can apply for the program here:

• opensats.org/apply/lts

Support for Josi's work is sourced from our General Fund and made possible by generous donors like you. If you would like to support work like Josi's, consider donating to the fund.

@ d830ee7b:4e61cd62

คืนหนึ่ง.. "สติ" ที่กำลังอยู่ท่ามกลางภวังค์แห่งการหลับไหล สิ่งที่เขาได้เห็นในเงาสลัวๆ นั้น เป็นภาพของชายคนหนึ่งรูปร่างคล้ายคลึงกับเขามาก ชายคนนั้นเดินเข้ามาบอกกับเขาว่า.. เขาได้เคยสัมผัสกับความตายมาแล้ว ฟังดูแล้วก็น่ากลัว แต่ไม่ใช่ เขาแค่เกือบตาย เดชะบุญที่เขายังไม่ตายจริง สติยังคงสับสนว่าภาพที่เห็นอยู่นี้ คือ วิญญาณของใครสักคนในความฝันใช่ไหม? เขาจำได้ว่าเขากำลังหลับอยู่ไม่ใช่เหรอ? ชายคนนี้มีเจตนาอะไรกัน..

ชายคนนั้นเล่าต่อว่า.. วินาทีที่ความตายกำลังใกล้เข้ามาเยื่อน เขาเกิดภาพย้อนอดีตผุดขึ้นมาในหัวเต็มไปหมด เขาพบว่าตัวเองนั้นน่าสงสาร.. น้ำเสียงของเขาเหมือนคนสิ้นหวัง บ่นฮึมฮัม.. เขาเอาแต่ตัดพ้อออกมาไม่หยุด เขาบ่นว่าไม่เคยได้ฝึกตระเตรียมที่จะให้ตัวเองได้เป็นอิสระ ได้เป็นนายเหนือตัวเองมาก่อนเลย เขาไม่เคยควบคุมตัวเองได้ ไม่เคยทำในสิ่งที่ถูกต้องหลังจากทำบางอย่างผิดพลาดไป ซึ่งมันจะช่วยให้เขาเริ่มต้นใหม่ได้อย่างถูกทางเลยสักครา.. ไม่เคยได้ทำสิ่งดีๆ เพื่อชดเชยให้กับสิ่งที่สูญเสียหรือติดลบไปบ้างเลย.. ไม่เคยสร้างความภาคภูมิใจให้กับตัวเองหรือคนอื่นๆ ที่รักเขาเลย..

ชายคนนั้นยังบอกกับสติอีกว่า.. ก่อนหน้านั้นเขาเอาแต่คิดหมกมุ่นแต่กับคำถามว่า ทำไม ทำไม ทำไม ทั้งที่ความจริงแล้วแค่เข้าใจให้ได้ว่าสิ่งที่เกิดขึ้นมันถูกต้องแล้วหรือยัง แค่ยอมรับมัน ถอดบทเรียนแล้วก้าวเดินไปข้างหน้า เพราะหากคิดได้เช่นนี้ ชีวิตใหม่ภายใต้การต่อสู้ภายในใจของเขาระหว่าง คนสีขาว กับ คนสีดำ ก็จะเริ่มต้นขึ้น เป็นการรบที่มีเดิมพันเป็นทางเดินที่ควรจะเป็นของชีวิต เขาคงจะได้คำตอบที่ดีกว่านี้หากเข้าใจมันได้แต่แรก

วินาทีที่ความตายประชิดเข้ามาอยู่ตรงหน้า.. เขานั้นคิดเสียใจอยู่เพียงเรื่องเดียว มันเป็นเรื่องของ "เวลา" เวลาที่เขามอบให้กับคนที่เขารักนั้นน้อยเกินไป ยังมีอีกหลายอย่างที่เขาอยากจะทำเพื่อคนเหล่านั้น แต่มันสายไปเสียแล้ว เวลาของเขากำลังจะหมดลงแล้ว ณ วินาทีนั้นเอง น้ำตาของเขาก็ไหลพรั่งพรูออกมา เขารู้สึกว่าไม่เคยมีความเสียใจครั้งไหนยิ่งใหญ่เท่ากับความเสียใจในครั้งนี้มาก่อน.. เขาไม่น่าปล่อยคืนวันให้ผ่านไปอย่างไร้ความหมายแทนที่จะได้ใช้มันไปกับความพยายามในการทำความเข้าใจกับชีวิต เขาไม่ควรดิ้นรนขวนขวายจนต้องกลายเป็นทุกข์ เขาควรได้ใช้ชีวิตที่ไม่มีความอยาก หรือควรจะอยากได้อยากมีให้น้อยที่สุดหากมันจำเป็น

เขายังได้เห็นภาพสุดอุบาทว์ของตัวเองที่ทำตัวหยิ่งยโสต่อเพื่อนร่วมงาน คนใกล้ตัว และโลกใบนี้ เขาเห็นความอ่อนแอภายในใจของตัวเองที่กำลังเรียกร้องความเอื้ออาทรจากทั้งโลก ทั้งที่ตัวเขาเองก็ไม่เคยคิดจะมอบอะไรให้กับโลกใบนี้ แต่กลับร้องขออะไรที่มากมายเกินกว่าที่โลกจะมอบให้เขาได้ สุดท้ายเขาเองก็ตัดสินใจเป็นปฎิปักษ์กับโลกทั้งใบด้วยความงี่เง่าอย่างสุดขีด เขามองไม่เห็นศัตรูที่แท้จริง เขาไม่เคยรู้ว่าพวกมันอยู่ที่ไหน มันทำให้เขารู้กลัว กังวล และโศกเศร้าไปกับบทละคร ที่ตัวเขาเองเป็นผู้สร้างและกำกับการแสดงนั้นด้วยตัวเอง มันเป็นละครอันน่าเบื่อหน่าย ละครที่ผู้กำกับทำหน้าที่เป็นนักแสดงมันเสียเอง เขาผูกและวางโครงเรื่องทั้งหมดเอาไว้เพื่อตัวเองแทบทั้งสิ้น

นอกจากนี้เขายังเห็นภาพในอดีตของตัวเอง.. เป็นคนทำงานที่ดูขยันขันแข็ง ดูมีไฟลุกโชนในตัวอย่างท่วมท้น แต่ลึกๆ ในใจแล้วกลับเป็นคนขี้เกียจและไม่เคยมีใจให้กับองค์กรเลย ภาพที่เขาแสดงออกมาล้วนแล้วแต่เป็นเรื่องลวงโลกทั้งสิ้น เขาแสดงออกต่อโลกภายนอกด้วยเสน่ห์อันเย้ายวนชวนให้ใครต่อใครส่งสายตาเพ่งมาที่เขา เขารู้สึกว่าตัวเองโง่เหลือเกินที่ไม่เคยเข้าใจ ว่าสายตาที่เขาควรแคร์มากที่สุดคือสายตาที่เพ่งมองออกจากหัวใจของตัวเอง แววตาที่ต้องการจะถามไถ่ด้วยความสงสารว่า

"จนป่านนี้แล้ว เจ้ายังไม่เข้าใจในชีวิตอีกเหรอ"

ทุกครั้งที่เขาพยายามหว่านเสน่ห์ เขาก็เสียตัวตนของเขาไปเรื่อย ๆ ซึ่งมันแปลกตรงที่.. เขากลับรู้สึกถึงการหลอกลวงว่าตัวเองกำลังเป็นตัวของตัวเองนั้น มันเพิ่มทวีคูณขึ้นไปเรื่อยๆ มันเป็นอัตตาและทิฐิซึ่งเป็นความยึดมั่นถือมั่น ทิฐิ ที่ใครผู้ใดถือเอาไว้ผู้นั้นก็เป็นเสมือนผู้ไร้ซึ่งปัญญา ผู้ซึ่งถูกอวิชชาเข้าครอบงำ ยิ่งไปกว่านั้น.. ตัวเขาเองก็เคยอยากเปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองมาก่อนเหมือนกัน แต่กลับไม่เคยทำได้เพราะมัวแต่กลัวการต้องสูญเสียและเสียดายรูปแบบชีวิตอย่างเดิม ๆ ไป แม้หัวใจของเขาจะเรียกร้องความเปลี่ยนแปลงเพียงใดก็ตาม

เขายังเห็นภาพของคนที่คิดว่าตัวเองเก่งที่สุดในโลก คนที่มีเหตุผล คนที่คิดว่าตัวเองดูดีที่สุด แต่กลับเป็นทุกข์เหลือเกินกับการพยายามแบก พยายามรักษาภาพพจน์เหล่านั้น.. เขาเป็นคนที่ทำผิดแต่ไม่เคยสำนึกผิดชอบชั่วดี เขาไม่เคยกล่าวคำขอโทษใครแม้มันจะพ่นลมปากออกจากใจได้ง่ายๆ ก็ไม่เคยทำแม้แต่ครั้งเดียว ผู้ชายคนนี้ตัดพ้อออกมาไม่ยอมหยุด

สติครุ่นคิดว่าเพราะอะไร คนๆ นี้ถึงเต็มไปด้วยเรื่องราวแห่งความทุกข์ความสิ้นหวัง ทุกเรื่องที่เล่ามานั่นก็ตัวเขาเองไม่ใช่หรือ เขามีเวลามากพอที่จะตัดสินใจทำในเรื่องต่างๆ แต่เขาก็ได้เลือกทำสิ่งเหล่านั้นลงไปเอง เหตุใด ณ ขณะเวลาที่ต้องทำเขาจึงคิดไม่ได้แบบในตอนนี้กันนะ.. นอกจากคำตัดพ้อที่เต็มไปหมดแล้ว สิ่งที่ผู้ชายคนนี้เล่ามาทั้งหมดเหมือนเป็นเพียงคำสารภาพก่อนตายของคนเลว ๆ คนหนึ่งเท่านั้น เขาจะทำแบบนี้ มาเล่าแบบนี้ให้สติฟังไปเพื่ออะไรกัน..วาระของคนใกล้ตายที่พึ่งจะคิดอะไรๆ ได้หลายๆ อย่างคงจะเป็นแบบนี้เองสินะ

มีหลายอย่างที่สติพบว่าตัวเขาเองก็ทำคล้ายๆ กับผู้ชายคนนี้.. สติรู้สึกถูกดวงกับชายซึมเศร้าคนนี้ขึ้นมาบ้างแล้ว แต่ทว่า.. ยังไม่ทันที่บทสนทนาจะเข้าสู่ช่วงสำคัญ มันดันมีเสียงไก่ขันเล็ดลอดเข้ามาในภวังค์ที่กำลังก้าวสู่ฟ้าสาง สติเหมือนจะระลึกได้ว่าเดี๋ยวตัวเองก็คงต้องตื่นแล้ว เขายังไม่ได้ข้อสรุปอะไรจากผู้ชายคนนี้เลย ตกลงผู้ชายคนนี้ตายไปแล้วหรือยังไม่ตายกันแน่ ตกลงทั้งหมดนี้คือเรื่องจริงหรือความฝัน หากทั้งหมดนี่คือความจริง และนายคนนี้ยังไม่ตาย อย่างน้อยผู้ชายที่เฉียดเข้าใกล้ความตายผู้นี้ก็ยังคงมีเวลามากพอเหลือให้กลับไปแก้ไขความผิดพลาดของตัวเองได้ล่ะนะ

ก่อนการจากไปของชายคนนั้น สติได้เอ่ยถามไปว่า.. แล้วเราจะทำอย่างไรในการที่จะหยุดความเสียใจอันมาจากความไม่เข้าใจในตัวเองเลยจนกระทั่งจวนถึงลมหายใจสุดท้ายแบบนี้?

"คุณต้องเข้าใจ..."

สติไม่เข้าใจประโยคนี้เท่าใดนัก สติรู้สึกเหมือนโดนยอกย้อน ที่ถามไปนั้นก็เพราะสติยังไม่เข้าใจ แล้วตกลงเขาจะต้องเข้าใจมันยังไง อะไรกันเหรอที่เราควรเข้าใจมัน?

"คุณต้องเข้าใจว่าอะไรคืออะไร.. มันก็เหมือนกับการค้นพบต้นเหตุแห่งพฤติกรรม ต้นเหตุแห่งเรื่องราว เข้าใจในผลลัพธ์ของพฤติกรรมและเหตุการณ์ที่เกิดขึ้น คนจึงจะเริ่มเปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองจากชั่วให้กลายเป็นดีได้.. "

สติเหมือนจะเข้าใจความหมายอันลึกซึ้งนี้ขึ้นมาบ้าง.. แต่ชายคนนั้นก็กำลังจะเดินจากเขาไปแล้ว ก่อนที่ความมืดจะกลืนร่างของเขาให้หายไปต่อหน้า สติรีบร้องทักขึ้นมาก่อนจะไม่ทันการณ์

"คุณครับ! คุณชื่ออะไรเหรอครับ?"

"ผมชื่อ.. สติ"

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: The Serverless Payjoin idea has advanced with the development of Payjoin version 2, allowing for payjoin receiver functionality without a secure public endpoint. Concerns were raised about securely sharing the secret key and potential attack vectors. Anonymized network connections were suggested to mitigate the risk of tying transactions to clients. The security of sharing the secret key in the payment URI was also discussed, with suggestions for alternative methods. The Blockchain Commons UR was proposed as the best choice for encoding pub keys in the pj= endpoint, and a v2 upgrade was deemed necessary for JavaScript ur library support. Concerns were raised about payjoin implementations written in JavaScript and the need for a v2 upgrade to support receiving. Progress is being made with reference libraries in Typescript, and plans to expand. Some wallets are using URs in JavaScript, but no open-source libraries have been announced yet. The BIP has been updated to use a DH cryptosystem to prevent funds loss from leaked BIP 21 URIs.

👥 Authors: • AdamISZ ( nostr:npub1nv7tjpn2g8tvt8qfq5ccyl00ucfcu98ch998sq4g5xp65vy6fc4sykqw2t ) • Christopher Allen ( nostr:npub19g47w5ewcqlpd7n07wpkp5cvcu2gjwrse0vl47l0avwl9hu933xsqct5d0 ) • Dan Gould ( nostr:npub1l58t68e4t3wgtva5enuvr4aaxxlut7srnhx88avfyfv25jzhkedq6nxs5k ) • David A. Harding ( nostr:npub16dt55fpq3a8r6zpphd9xngxr46zzqs75gna9cj5vf8pknyv2d7equx4wrd )

📅 Messages Date Range: 2023-08-09 to 2023-08-13

✉️ Message Count: 7

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 83741

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by Dan Gould on 09/08/2023: The Serverless Payjoin idea has progressed towards a formal specification of Payjoin version 2, allowing payjoin receiver functionality without a secure public endpoint.

✉️ Message by AdamISZ on 10/08/2023: The text discusses the Serverless Payjoin idea and raises concerns about securely sharing the secret key and potential attack vectors.

✉️ Message by AdamISZ on 10/08/2023: The concern with this architecture is that relays can time correlate messages and potentially tie transactions to clients, unless anonymized network connections are used.

✉️ Message by David A. Harding on 13/08/2023: The sender is concerned about the security of sharing the secret key in the payment URI and suggests using a different method. Another person raises the issue of potential security risks when posting payment URIs in public.

✉️ Message by Dan Gould on 12/08/2023: Blockchain Commons UR is suggested as the best choice for encoding pub keys in the pj= endpoint, and a v2 upgrade is needed for JavaScript ur library support.

✉️ Message by Christopher Allen on 13/08/2023: Concerns about payjoin implementations written in JavaScript and the need for a v2 upgrade to support receiving. Progress is being made with reference libraries in Typescript and plans to expand. Some wallets are using URs in JavaScript but no open source libraries have been announced yet.

✉️ Message by Dan Gould on 13/08/2023: The BIP has been updated to use a DH cryptosystem, ensuring that leaked BIP 21 URIs do not pose a risk of funds loss.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ 20986fb8:cdac21b3

This article original was published in nostr.com and it is shared in here for convenience and fast acces within YakiHonne client. All credit goes to https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostr

Clients are the way that you access and interact with the Nostr protocol.

What's a client?

A client in Nostr is just the app that you use to access and interact with the protocol. It's like the Twitter iOS app or web app that you use to interact with Twitter's feed of tweets.

Because the Nostr protocol is very simple and flexible, different clients have approached the protocol in different ways: some try to make the experience look exactly like Twitter, others try to highlight the importance of relays to the protocol and expose that to users, and others try to use heuristics and algorithms to ensure the maximum degree of censorship-resistance without burdening users too much.

Can I switch clients?

Yes. Because a client is just a way to access the underlying data held by relays, you can switch clients or sign into as many clients as you'd like. As long as each client is looking at the same set of relays for their data, you'll see the same messages in each client.

Should I enter my private key in the client?

Generally, it's better not to enter your private key into any client. Most clients that ask for private keys do their absolute best to keep your key secure but given the nature of software, there are always breaches, exploits, and bugs that could potentially expose your private key.

Remember, your private key is your identity in Nostr, so if it is compromised you'll lose your followers and will have to start from scratch rebuilding your identity.

A few of the already existed clients

Web

• Snort, an easy-to-use client with great onboarding.
• Coracle, an experimental client that is advancing the UX and internals of social media.
• Iris, a client that throws you in instantly.

iOS

• Damus, the first Nostr client to be banned in China.
• Primal, a very fast client that relies on server-side caching.

iOS and Android

• Plebstr, a closed-source client that is beautiful, fast and smooth.
• ZBD, a custodial, hosted client for ZBD users.
• Current, a client that comes with a built-in Bitcoin wallet.

Android

• Amethyst, a client that has all the features you might imagine.
• Nozzle, a very lean client, but still a work-in-progress.

Desktop

• Gossip, a native client that tries to efficiently follow people in wherever relay they happen to be, made in Rust with egui.
• more-speech, a client that gives you a powerful global view and way of interacting with custom filtering based on web-of-trust and relay selection, made in Clojure. Check out a guide here.
• Lume, an ambitious client made with Tauri.

What are relays ?

Relays are like the backend servers for Nostr. They allow Nostr clients to send them messages, and they may (or may not) store those messages and broadcast those messages to all other connected clients.

The world of relays is changing fast so expect many changes here in the future. One thing to note, because Nostr is decentralized and depends on relays to store and retreive data, if you notice that your Nostr client feels slow, it's most likely due to the relays that you're using. It might be worth adding a few more relays to your client.

Where can I find a list of relays?

The best resource we've found for browsing and assessing the speed of known relays is the nostr.watch site.

What happens if all the relays I use stop working?

If all the relays that you have used in the past go offline, all your posts will be unretrievable. This is one reason that Nostr allows users to connect to many relays – this ensures some degree of backup. That said, if you're really interested in being uncensorable, you can run your own personal relay.

Should i run my own relay?

For most people, no, it's not worth the hassle. That said, if you're technical and want to ensure that your speech is absolutely uncensorable, then you can and should run your own relay. This ensures that you always have a copy of all your Nostr posts and interactions for all time. Here is a guide from Andre Neves for hosting your own relay under 5 minutes

How can someone find me in a personal or obscure relay?

You should be able to hint where you are publishing to to people that may be interested by using the NIP-19 nprofile code or the NIP-05 "relays" field.

If you manage to (and your client helps) you can publish a list of the relays you use to multiple other relays that you don't, so others can find that list and start following you were you are.

Finally, clients from others should include relay hints in events that mention or reply to you, the hints should point to where your notes can be found, so that can give clients a clue.

What public relays exist?

The nostr.watch website keeps a very complete list that has a bunch of information about each relay, not only their address.

How to contribute?

Here are some ways you can contribute to the success of Nostr:

1. Contribute to your favorite client, try to come up with approaches that both make Nostr fun and useful and also promote decentralization and ultra-interoperability
2. Start a new client if you think you have new approaches and ideas to contribute that wouldn't fit in an existing app
3. Check out https://bountsr.com/ for things that might interest you
4. Use Nostr, think about it, and let others know what you have seen in this crazy new idea that has captured your imagination
5. Give feedback to client authors, but patiently
6. Create or contribute to bounties on https://bountsr.com/
7. Give money to people that are doing things you think are good
8. Write explainers and curated resources, put them online so they can help others
9. Check how your skills can help Nostr software or the mission of spreading the Nostr world, partner with others that may be searching for that
10. If you have a good, concrete, real-world use case for Nostr that you want to use yourself and others might want to, bring it up and it's likely that someone else will be interested in building it
11. Annoy content creators, people banned from social media and other personalities that you follow that you think may be interested in Nostr until they look at it

@ e6817453:b0ac3c39

Organizational identifiers

Organizational identifiers have different sets of requirements and functions. It is not enough to have per-to-peer private communications. Organizations are more public, so we need publicly resolvable identifiers. DID:key satisfy this condition entirely but fails to fulfill the organization's needs.

• Organizations quite often act as issuers of credentials or attestations. For issuance, it is critical to have the possibility to rotate signing keys or even deactivate or delete identifiers if keys or issuer get compromised or to comply with security company policies.
• Organizations often require a split between the Controller of the identifier and the Identifier subject or even a transfer of the identifier subject.
• Organizations must have complete control of infrastructure and effectively manage resources and costs. The price of a single identifier should be fixed, and the method of creating new identifiers should be scalable.
• One of the essential requirements is trust and governance and transparent mechanics of proving and binding an identifier to an organizational entity and creating trust relations.
• Access to Identifier management is quite often controlled by a group of users

Nonfunctional requirements

• portability
• interoperability
• scalability
• Autonomous and control
• security

In my previous articles, we talk about Autonomous identifiers and how they differ from regular DIDs.

To recap

Autonomous identifiers (AIDs) are DIDs generated algorithmically from a crypto- graphic key pair in such a way that they are self-certifying, i.e. the binding with the public key can be verified without the need to consult any external blockchain or third party. KERI is an example of a decentralized identity technology based entirely on AIDs. © https://trustoverip.org/blog/2023/01/05/the-toip-trust-spanning-protocol/

In a previous article, I show how to create and use a did:key as an Autonomous identifier that feet well to private person-to-person secure communication.

Architectures and protocols that build on top of AIDs have few critical properties

• self-hosting and self-contained
• self-certified and Autonomous
• portable
• interoperable
• full control of infrastructure
• cost management

Nowadays, I discovered a few AIDs methods

• did:key — self-contained and public
• did:peer — self-certified, upgradable but private
• KERI based did — we waiting for did:keri method to be announced soon, but KERI infrastructure could be used to build internals of did:peer or similar methods.
• did:web — public, self-certified, and self-hosted method, but still, we have active community discussion and critics as far as it fully relays to ownership of domain name that could be stolen or re-assigned.

So we have to choose from did:key did:web and I hope in a future from did:keri.

To move forward, we need to understand the DID architecture better and how all parts are connected.

In many cases of personal or sovereign entities Subject and the Controller are the same, but for Organisations, it could have a crucial difference.

DID Subject

The DID subject is the entity that the DID represents. It can be a person, organization, device, or other identifiable entity. The DID subject is associated with a unique DID that serves as a persistent, resolvable, and cryptographically verifiable identifier. The subject is the primary focus of the identity management process and typically has one or more DIDs associated with it.

DID Controller

The DID controller is the entity (person, organization, or device) that has the authority to manage the DID Document associated with a particular DID. The DID controller can update, revoke, or delegate control of the DID Document, which contains the public keys, service endpoints, and other information required for interacting with the DID subject.

In many cases, the DID subject and DID controller can be the same entity, especially for individual users who create and manage their DIDs. However, in some situations, the DID controller may differ from the DID subject, such as when an organization manages the DIDs on behalf of its employees or when an administrator manages a device.

In summary, the DID subject is the entity the DID represents, while the DID controller is the entity with authority to manage the associated DID Document. Depending on the specific use case and requirements, these roles can be held by the same or different entities.

Key Pair

It is simple from the first point of view. Key-Pair is an asymmetric public and private key. One of the main DID functions is the distribution of public keys. DIDDoccument could contain multiple public keys with authorization rules and key roles.

Identifier

Representation of did itself. is a part of DID URI.

DID:Key

did:key identifier

DID web

did:web

Relations

Relations between all parts of DID identifier can be illustrated in the following diagram. DID method dictate how DID identifier gets created, updated, deactivated, and resolved.

Focusing on the relations of the controller, key pairs, and the identifier is more interesting for us.

The most significant power and benefit of DID are decoupling a key pair from a controller and identifier. It allows the rotation of keys and changes the ownership of the identifier and its subject and controller. It is the main competitive advantage of DID and SSI over web3 wallets and raw keys.

The ideal case is KERI infrastructure that decouples all parties via cryptographic binding and protocols.

To discover more, read the paper.

We used did: keys as AID in the previous article. DID:key is a cryptographically bound identifier to the public key but cannot change the binding. As a result, keys couldn't be rotated in the future. The controller has no binding except to prove private key ownership via the signature-based protocol.

On the other side, DID:web does not have a cryptographic binding of an identifier to a key pair from one side. It gives an easy possibility to rotate keys but loses the verifiability of the identifier.

The most interesting part is the Controller to identifier binding in a did: web. It is based on proof of domain name ownership and website resource. As I mention, it has some security considerations and critics in a community. Still, at the same time, we get a critical mechanism that settles trust and connects identifiers to the organization entity.

The mechanism of web domain ownership is well-defined and easy to explain to other users, even outside of SSI and web5 domain. It is getting wider adoption and creating a lot of use cases for organizations. So it helps to create a trust relationship between an identifier and organizational entity in a very transparent, human-readable, and self-explained way — the identifier hosted on the corporate domain belongs to the organization. On another side, it makes the transfer of the controller almost impossible. That's why it is critical to differentiate between a subject and a controller.

I believe that did:web still covers a lot of organizational cases and is suitable for issuing Verifiable Credentials and attestations on behalf of organizations.

Step-by-step guide on how to create and manage did:web you could find in my article

More detailed step-by-step coding guide with the live example you could find in my SSI notebooks book

@ d8a2c33f:76611e0c

Back in November 2022, we launched the groundbreaking Zap feature on our Starbackr web platform. The response was overwhelming, with user engagement skyrocketing. Our community, including you, flourished in creativity and talent.

Simultaneously, we began working with the Nostr protocol, integrating Zaps seamlessly. This led to the inception of the Current App, tailored for iOS and Android, with Zaps as its heartbeat.

For a deeper dive into our journey, check out our previous write up: https://habla.news/u/starbuilder@current.fyi/1691239325603

In June when Damus went through the apple review process and had to remove the zap button on post we knew we were on the chopping block. And Apple called. While we could have easily taken Damus' route to remove it from the post we chose to stand our ground. So we took the call. Here’s how it unfolded.

Apple App Review Support (AARS): Hello Current App Developer! We've reviewed the latest version of your app and noticed that you have a "zap" feature on posts. As per our guidelines 3.1.1, you need to implement In-App Purchases (IAP) for such features.

Me: Hi there! Thanks for reaching out. The zap feature is just a fun addition we introduced for user engagement. Could you specify why we need IAP for it?

AARS: Certainly! Any digital goods or services, including features that provide additional content or enhance the user experience, should use our IAP system. This ensures a consistent experience for users and maintains the integrity of the App Store ecosystem.

Me: Interesting. But "zap" is a non-essential feature and doesn't provide any additional content. It's just a fun way for users to interact. Does it still qualify?

AARS: If users derive any value from it, then it does qualify. And as you said, it's for user engagement. So, implementing IAP will ensure you comply with our guidelines.

Me: I really value the community we've built around our app. Forcing them to go through an IAP, may deter many of them. If this continues, we might consider shutting down the app rather than diminishing the user experience.

AARS: We understand your concerns and certainly wouldn't want to see a valuable app leave our platform. However, our guidelines are in place to maintain consistency across the App Store.

(Saying the same thing again and again as a broken record)

Then I asked the question in a different way.

Me: How do I even know how to track if the SATS are from IAP or users sending it between each other.

AARS: We don’t care or control how you manage them inside your App. All we need is to implement IAP when purchasing SATS and users are allowed to use SATS they got from other users.

A light bulb went on in my brain. Oh.. you just want us to implement IAP and make it optional. You check the box that app complies with policy and we tell the user not to use that option…!

Me: Ok. so you want us to implement IAP but make it “Optional”.

AARS: Yes. We don’t control how you implement it.

Me: Alright thanks. Will work on a version to and submit for review. But we need more time to comply as one of our developers is on Parental leave.

(@egge was in the hospital with his wife for the arrival of his new born)

AARS: Ok. We can extend the deadline by 2 more weeks.

Call ended.

At this point we had no clue on how to implement all this but we had 4 weeks to figure everything out.

The goal is to create an In App purchase option to load SATS into the wallet. But make it optional so that none of us will need to use that option. However it can be of use for a no coiner coming into Nostr and Bitcoin for the first time and experience zapping, they can simply purchase it for $1 and get SATS on to their wallet and start zapping immediately.

With that in Mind we settled for a $0.99 purchase option and we will credit them with 2100 SATS. (teaching them the value of 21)

But if you are a bitcoiner and user of lightning with SATS on another wallet, you can easily transfer SATS in and out of Current wallet and you DO NOT need to use the In-App purchase at all. Because IAP is integrated with wallet, it does not come in the middle of zaps. Zaps on posts work the same way as before. One click. Zap.Zap.Zap.

This is the best possible way to comply with apple rules and at the same time, keep zaps on post and help on board millions of no coiners to nostr, bitcoin and lightning.

Again, We DO NOT recommend using this feature and it is optional.

Win-Win for all of us.

Of Course, it did not stop here. When we submitted the first version for review, it got rejected 3 more times.

Rejection 1: The response included the wallet screen. So we went through another round of development to include an optional Subscription to access the wallet. Rejection 2: bug in the search screen unrelated to Zap purchase Rejection 3: Setup of Subscription and In-App purchases were incorrect. Final Approval: On Aug 4th, the day of the deadline we submitted another version for review. In the review comments, we made it clear that with best of our knowledge we comply with policies and we will not be able to continue developing the App if rejected.

48 hours of silence and then came the approval…!

Let’s go into details on subscriptions.

Subscriptions (Current amped)

New users can effortlessly download the app, set up their NIP-05 ID, post messages, and browse all posts at no cost. Our offering aligns with other Nostr apps available on both the App Store and Play Store. This service remains FREE for all existing and new "Current" users.

Our subscription model unveils a suite of premium features, all bundled into a single app, available at a competitive price. Additionally, we've extended the grace period for subscriptions to a full 28 days, giving you ample time to evaluate the service before Apple processes any charges.

Comparing with Other Nostr Subscriptions

For avid Nostr users, purchasing a NIP05 is often a necessity, and providers like nostrpurple.com offer NIP addresses for a one-time fee of 12,500 sats ($3.68).

If you're seeking a reliable relay service, nostr.wine charges an initial fee of 18,888 sats ($5.56) and a subsequent monthly fee of 10,000 ($2.99) sats for their filter service.

Using nostr.build for images and videos? Be cautious as there's no guarantee of image permanence. They also offer additional storage options for a fee.

Popular wallets, such as Wallet of Satoshi, offer standalone wallet services. However, they require an email address for management and lack a Wallet Connect feature.

With Current we combined all these alacarte features into one single App. So that users (new and experienced) can simply download and start using the app.

Our Wallet Connect Feature

The "Current" wallet comes equipped with a feature allowing users to seamlessly connect to other Nostr clients, such as zapplepay.com or snort.social. Transfers are automated, with sats being debited directly from your "Current" wallet.

Push Notifications

On a personal note, push notifications for direct messages are invaluable. Being alerted when someone messages you can be game-changing. If you remain unaware until your next app login, potential opportunities could be lost. It's worth noting that none of the existing iOS apps offer push notifications from relays that function even when the app is not running.

Premium Relays

We have multiple relays serving Current users. These are load balanced, Web security enabled and come with the guarantee of storing your messages for at least 2 years. (NOTE: We are working on a backup feature to allow downloading your messages. So that you can keep them forever)

HD Media Upload

There is no fun in sending text only posts. We will support HD media upload so that you can share photos and videos right from your phone.

Lightning Address

When you use the Wallet of Satoshi wallet, you get a lightning address which is completely different from your nostr NIP05 address. With Current, you get to pick your own address from multiple domains and the same will be your Nostr address and lightning address.

Encrypted messages

kind 4 events (Direct messages) are encrypted but the metadata is exposed. So we use a separate relay for this wss://securedm.current.fyi which will auth and only give out messages based on pubkeys. Meaning, only you can get your DMs. No one else will be able to pull your DMs.

Send and receive Zaps

Of Course you get to use one click zap on any posts.

We've meticulously integrated all these features into a singular app, priced at a simple subscription rate of $3.99 per month. We believe this presents a fair deal for everyone, allowing us to consistently innovate with Nostr in the coming years, without being solely dependent on donations, bounties, or hackathons.

If you're hesitant to pay for services or find it challenging to afford premium features, we understand and respect your position. As a gesture of our commitment to serving all users, we offer a TestFlight version free of subscription costs. While this version doesn't include many of the premium features and won't be updated with new premium features as they're released, it remains a viable option.

You can access our TestFlight version here. testflight link Although you'll need to subscribe using your Apple account, rest assured that your account won't be charged. Please note that the TestFlight version may lag one or two updates behind the main release in the future.

What’s coming down the pipeline..??

We are at the cusp of a technological renaissance, witnessing firsthand the rise and integration of AI agents in our daily lives. Our team recently had the privilege of participating in the AI4ALL hackathon, expertly organized by Fedi. This experience empowered us to conceptualize and subsequently bring to life a fully operational website named PlebAI.com. This platform boasts over 10 advanced AI agents, all of which are performing seamlessly.

Our broader vision is to have more AI capabilities right inside of Current App. We aim to embed these AI functionalities within the Current App, making it a one-stop solution for users seeking intelligent assistance.

Imagine the convenience of being able to catch up after a week-long hiatus from Nostr. With a simple command like "/summary", users can receive a personalized digest of all pivotal events and discussions that transpired on Nostr during their absence. This ensures that they remain in the loop, without having to sift through a barrage of information.

Beyond this, we envision the app’s capability to generate summaries for podcast episodes, enabling users to grasp the essence without investing hours. Furthermore, voice interactions with podcast content promise to elevate the user experience to unprecedented levels.

Above all, our driving force is the growth and enrichment of this community. We are committed to relentlessly innovating and enhancing the platform, ensuring that our users always have the best tools at their fingertips.

Zap events are on the decline. We cannot let that happen…!

Why Zaps on Posts?

While we could have simply removed the zap button from posts to pass Apple's review immediately, we chose to stand our ground. Our decision stems from a vision of numerous innovative features centered around the concept of zaps on posts.

Here's a glimpse into the future of zaps:

1. ZapGate: Introducing zaps for paid posts. With NIP-60, we've devised a novel way to zap, enabling payment for posts and ensuring creators are duly compensated.

2. Zap AI: As AI agents evolve, imagine zapping one to perform tasks on your behalf. NIP-90, focusing on data vending machines, has already outlined specifications for this.

3. Zap Ranking: Measure post popularity using zaps, and even filter out posts that lack them.

4. Zap Ads: While Damus initially introduced this, it was later withdrawn. The idea is to sort posts based on zap amounts. If a post gains traction, advertisers could elevate their messages by contributing more zaps.

5. Zaps for Podcasters: Podcasters primarily depend on ad revenues. As listeners, we're often unaware of the monetary arrangements between podcasters and advertisers. If we knew, for instance, that BlockFi paid over $100k for each ad slot, it might raise eyebrows. The solution? Transparent zapping. Companies can zap podcasters directly on their posts, revealing their contributions.

6. Zapraisers: This concept is gaining momentum. Soon, we might see many fundraisers operating through zaps.

7. Zapology: According to Derek Ross, this might become a mainstream academic subject for future generations.

8. Zapapalooza: We're not quite sure what this will encompass yet, but we're excited to shape its direction.

9. Zap Economy: Our aim is to craft a borderless, language-neutral, location-independent, and sustainable economic cycle.

In conclusion, we remain staunch in our belief that zaps play a crucial role within the Nostr ecosystem. By integrating them into the iOS app and ensuring their accessibility, we hope to fortify and expand the Nostr community at large.

If you still have questions, please refer to this FAQ’s or come to our telegram channel or message us on Nostr. @current @starbuilder @egge

FAQs:

1. What is the goal of the In-App purchase option? The goal is to provide an option for users to load SATS into their wallets. This is especially useful for newcomers to Nostr and Bitcoin.

2. Do I have to use the In-App purchase option to load SATS? No, the In-App purchase option is entirely optional.

3. How much does the In-App purchase cost and what do I get? For $0.99, you'll receive 2100 SATS, introducing users to the concept of "21M."

4. Can I transfer SATS to and from the Current wallet without using In-App purchases? Yes, if you're familiar with Bitcoin and have SATS in another wallet, you can easily transfer them without needing the In-App purchase.

5. Have there been any changes to the way zaps on posts work? No, zaps on posts function as they did before: one-click and Zap.Zap.Zap.

6. Will this affect my Android Current App? No. For now android users are free to use premium features. But this may change in future depending on Google's app review.

7. How does the Current app subscription model work? The subscription model provides a range of premium features in a single app. There's also a 28-day grace period before any charges by Apple.

8. How does the Current app's offerings compare with other Nostr subscriptions? Current combines multiple features into one app, eliminating the need for multiple subscriptions and standalone services.

9. What is the "Wallet Connect" feature in the Current app? This feature allows users to connect to other Nostr clients and automate sats transfers directly from the "Current" wallet.

10. Does the Current app support push notifications? Yes, push notifications for direct messages are supported, allowing users to stay updated even when the app is not running.

11. How long will messages be stored in the Current app's relays? Messages will be stored for at least two years, with a backup feature in development for downloading and storing messages indefinitely.

12. Does the Current app support media uploads? Yes, users can share photos and videos directly from their phones using HD media upload.

13. How does the Lightning Address in the Current app work? Users can choose their own address from multiple domains, which will serve as both their Nostr address and lightning address.

14. Are direct messages in the Current app encrypted? Yes, direct messages are encrypted, and a separate relay ensures that only the intended recipient can access these messages.

15. What is the cost of the app's subscription? The subscription is priced at $3.99 per month.

16. Is there a free version of the Current app available? Yes, a TestFlight version is available free of subscription costs, though it may not include all premium features.

17. Will my Apple account be charged if I use the TestFlight version? No, your account will not be charged, though you'll need to subscribe using your Apple account.

18. Will the TestFlight version always be up to date? The TestFlight version may lag one or two updates behind the main release.

19. Why was the In-App purchase option for SATS introduced? The option aims to onboard newcomers to Nostr and Bitcoin, offering them a simple way to start zapping.

20. Can I send and receive zaps in the Current app? Yes, the app supports one-click zaps on any posts.

@ a10260a2:caa23e3e

I just discovered #YakiHonne today, and thankfully so as it's the last day to test the round 4 updates, provide feedback, and stack sats.

There's not much I enjoy doing more than stacking sats.

And growing #Nostr too of course. That's why I'm here.

Alright, let's get right into it and go over the 5 updates in this round.

1. Drafts - You can save your articles for later edit/publish.

Love this and I look forward to the day we can make drafts of short notes on the mobile clients (e.g. Damus and Primal). But this behaves as expected, when clicking "Save as draft", I'm asked what relays I'd like to save my draft too.

After saving the draft and viewing "My articles", it makes sense that the draft wouldn't appear when clicking on a relay where the draft wasn't initially saved.

2. Stats previews - You can see who zapped/upvote/downvote your or other creator's articles.

This worked as expected as the shaka I received on my first ever blog post on #Nostr showed up as an upvote. Shoutout to @npub1nthvv0sglny3nzr89kemd8rz7rxa9jtcq6mcc78lk87c3vmcksxsvl24gw for the love!

3. Add "my articles" to the curation creation tab - You can directly select your articles for your curation from your articles.

I mentioned this one in #1 and I think it means there's a place I can go to where I can see only articles that I've created.

4. Add confirmation deletion prompt for comments - Now you have the ability to cancel faulty comments.

I'll have to revisit this one since I don't have any comments at the moment.

5. Hints - Add stats icons hovering hints to clear things up.

Looks good. You can see that it says "Tip article" when hovering over the lightning icon. This is something you should definitely do btw ;)

We've now covered all the updates from this round and all I can say is wow. I'm super impressed with the user interface and just being able to do something as simple as saving a draft.

I mentioned in my first post Running blogstack that there would be nothing stopping me from creating with another client and here we are. All I had to do was connect my private key which we're now able to do more safely with extensions like nos2x.

I'm looking forward to using #YakiHonne more in the coming days and testing future #YakiHonne-updates.

Onward.

@ b3590d02:0f2b1ae4

Verification: tweet

Badge implications:

• an account that joined Twitter in 2010 or earlier
• an account with fewer than 10,000 followers

Twitter user tweetious profile information:

• Joined in 2008
• Follower count: 699
• Following count: 529

@ d030bd23:96435da9

Pengenalan

Bitcoin Network adalah sebuah teknologi aset kripto yang dibina menggunakan teknologi Blockchain. Teknologi ini membolehkan sesiapa sahaja untuk menghantar aset dalam bentuk Bitcoin kepada sesiapa secara selamat dan tanpa boleh dihalang oleh mana-mana entiti.

Imej 1 : Cara Bitcoin berfungsi

Nilai Bitcoin diapung pada harga pasaran terbuka. Unit terkecil bitcoin adalah Satoshi (Sat) di mana 1 Bitcoin bersamaan 100 juta Satoshi. Pada masa kini 1 Satoshi bernilai MYR 0.0013.

Imej 2: Bitcoin adalah matawang rasmi negara El-Savador dan boleh dimiliki di Malaysia melalui exchanger sah seperti Luno

Bitcoin adalah matawang rasmi negara El-Savador dan boleh dimiliki secara sah di Malaysia.

Cabaran

Imej 3: Contoh transaksi Bitcoin yang dapat dilihat secara umum

Walaupun Bitcoin adalah selamat, teknologi Bitcoin mempunyai caj transaksi yang sedikit tinggi dan lambat untuk diproses (10 minit). Ini menyebabkan Bitcoin mainnet kurang sesuai digunakan untuk transaksi mikro seperti membeli kopi di pagi hari. Ia juga mempunyai rekod transaksi awam, dan ini menyebabkan ia kurang sesuai digunakan oleh mereka yang mementingkan privasi.

Solusi

Imej 4: Cara Lightning Network berfungsi

Lightning Network adalah satu teknologi yang dibina diatas jaringan Bitcoin. Melalui Lightning Network, transaksi adalah pantas, murah dan privasi. Lightning Network tidak menggunakan Blockchain, sebaliknya ia adalah transaksi dalaman yang berlaku dalam suatu akaun terkongsi yang dipanggil channel. Lightning Network adalah selamat kerana kesemua pihak yang menggunakan Lightning Network harus akur pada peraturan multisig (persetujuan transaksi bersama). seandainya ada pihak yang berniat jahat, pihak lain boleh membatalkan Channel dan mengesahkan transaksi di Bitcoin Mainnet. Di negara El-Savador, Chivo wallet, aplikasi Bitcoin rasmi mereka menyokong Lightning Network.

Imej 5: Lightning Network juga boleh digunakan di El-Savador

Malaysia, Exchanger Aset Kripto Rasmi kita seperti Luno dan Sinergi masih belum menyokong Lightning Network. Pun begitu, Exchanger paling popular dunia, Binance, juga menyokong Lightning Network, seperti di bawah:

Imej 6: Lightning Network juga disokong oleh Binance

Wallet

Wallet adalah aplikasi yang digunakan untuk menyimpan Bitcoin Lightning Network. Terdapat dua variasi wallet Lightning Network. Yang pertama dipanggil Self-custody wallet. Wallet seperti ini memberi hak mutlak kepada pengguna untuk menyimpan aset kripto masing-masing. Antara wallet Lightning Self-custody pilihan saya adalah Breez Wallet.

Antara ciri-ciri menarik Breez wallet: - tersedia untuk Android dan ios

Imej 7 & 8 : Breez wallet boleh digunakan di Android dan Ios

• login menggunakan emel (lazimnya wallet lightning jarang menggunakan mnemonic phrase)

• mempunyai pilihan untuk menerima dan menghantar Bitcoin dari jaringan mainnet (ini membolehkan kita membeli Bitcoin di exchanger rasmi seperti Luno dan menghantarnya untuk simpanan sendiri di Breez wallet).

Kelemahan Breez Wallet

seperti mana Lightning Wallet yang lain, Breez menerima Bitcoin menggunakan format invois. Invois bukanlah nombor akaun (seperti bank) atau Address (seperti aset kripto lain) yang boleh digunakan berulang kali, sebaliknya ia adalah nombor akaun khas yang hanya boleh digunakan sekali sahaja. walaupun invois memberikan privasi maksima, ia kurang sesuai digunakan untuk transaksi berulang dan zap (proses tipping di media sosial Nostr).

selain itu, kos transaksi menjadi lebih mahal apabila channel baru harus dibuka (2500 satoshi). caj transaksi lain adalah di bawah paras 0.1% bagi setiap transaksi.

Getalby

Imej 9: Getalby boleh diakses di laman getalby.com

Getalby adalah sejenis wallet Lightning yang bersifat custodian. Custodian bermaksud ia bersifat centralized / berpusat. Pun begitu, ia mempunyai beberapa kelebihan: - caj transaksi lebih rendah dari Breez wallet - Menyokong teknologi LNaddress (LNaddress adalah no. akaun / address lightning wallet yang boleh digunakan berulang kali). - Multiple device support (tidak seperti Breez wallet yang akan autologout jika digunakan di dua peranti yang berbeza) - Boleh login menggunakan emel juga.

Wallet seperti Getalby sesuai digunakan di media sosial seperti Nostr yang menyokong tipping dan transaksi Bitcoin yang tersangat kecil (seperti 10 Satoshi).

Imej 10: Tipping di Media Sosial Nostr

Alternatif kepada Exchanger

Bagi anda yang kurang selesa untuk menggunakan Exchanger tempatan dan memiliki aset kripto lain seperti Ethereum, BNB atau Atom, anda boleh menggunakan laman fixedfloat.com untuk menukar aset kripto secara langsung kepada Bitcoin Lightning Network secara pantas dan tanpa memerlukan KYC / pendaftaran.

Imej 11: Dengan fixedfloat, kita boleh menukar BNB terus kepada Bitcoin Lightning Network

Konklusi

Lightning Network adalah Teknologi layer 2 yang meningkatkan kefungsian Bitcoin sebagai aset pertukaran. Lightning Network wallet seperti Breez membolehkan kita mengumpul Bitcoin dengan aman tanpa perlu berharap pada exchanger yang mungkin boleh membekukan aset kita. Wallet seperti Getalby pula membolehkan kita melakukan transaksi Bitcoin yang bersifat super-mikro pada kos yang rendah.

@ d3d74124:a4eb7b1d

This plan was GPT generated originally but then tweaked by myself as the idea fleshed itself out. All feedback welcome and encouraged.

Shenandoah Bitcoin

1. Executive Summary

Shenandoah Bitcoin is a for-profit community organization based in Frederick County, VA, uniquely blending the world of agriculture and STEM. Our mission is to foster community spirit, stimulate interest in agricultural technology, and promote understanding of Bitcoin, while providing enriching educational opportunities and ensuring sustainable business operations.

2. Company Description

Shenandoah Bitcoin is committed to delivering value to our local community. Our unique approach intertwines traditional agricultural practices, modern STEM concepts, and the world of digital currencies, specifically Bitcoin. Our activities cater to all age groups, focusing on fostering community engagement, hands-on learning experiences, and contributing to the overall welfare of our community.

What’s in a name?

Shenandoah Bitcoin. Shenandoah - an old and historied land. Bitcoin - a cutting edge technological advancement. Both encompass multiple industries, from energy and manufacturing, to farming and data centers. Both built using Proof of Work.

3. Services

We offer a range of services, including:

Family-friendly events: Agriculture, STEM, and Bitcoin-themed festivals, fairs, workshops, and community gatherings. Educational programs: Classes, seminars, and workshops on agricultural technology, STEM principles, and understanding and using Bitcoin. Facility Rentals: Spaces available for private events, business meetings, and community gatherings.

4. Membership Benefits

We offer tiered membership packages with benefits such as:

a. Silver Membership: Includes access to regular events, discounts on educational programs, and priority booking for facility rentals.

b. Gold Membership: All Silver benefits, free access to select educational programs, and further discounted facility rentals.

c. Platinum Membership: All Gold benefits, free access to all educational programs, highest priority and maximum discounts on facility rentals, and exclusive invitations to special events.

Member’s opting to pay in Bitcoin receive 10% off all pricing.

5. Market Analysis

Our primary market is the local community in Frederick County and Winchester, VA, which consists of various demographic groups. Our secondary market includes neighboring communities, tourists, businesses, and educational institutions interested in the intersection of agriculture, STEM, and Bitcoin. Understanding that facility use and events to be a drawing factor for all demographics, we outline demographic specific analysis below.

STEM professionals in the area may work remotely or commute toward DC and not interact much with their agricultural neighbors, but a desire for good quality food exists for many. In addition to events, drawing the STEM demographic in will be connections to CSAs, ranchers, and homesteaders for access to fresh locally grown food. Offering a child's play room adjacent to some office space, is a compelling benefit for the laptop class that is often in STEM professions.

Non-industrial food producers and homesteaders may not have the focus or resources for marketing and sales. By offering a physical touch point for them and direct connections to consumers, food producers benefit from membership. Having more options for drop off/pick up of various produced goods, makes it attractive for both the consumers and producers as coordination can be asynchronous.

Bitcoiners have a wide range of sub-demographics, including farmers and software engineers. Some travel hours over car and plane to attend bitcoin themed events. The topics of STEM and agriculture are of shared interest to non-trivially sized communities of bitcoiners. Having a physical touch point for bitcoiners will draw in some members just for that. Building fellowship is desired and sought in bitcoin.

5.1 Market Trends

The blending of agriculture, STEM fields, and Bitcoin is a unique concept with increasing interest in sustainable farming and ranching, food sovereignty, and health. Shenandoah Bitcoin is poised to tap into this growing interest and offer unique value to our community.

5.2 Market Needs

Our market requires initiatives that foster community engagement, promote understanding of agri-tech and Bitcoin, and provide a versatile space for events and learning.

6. Marketing and Sales Strategy

We will employ a blend of digital marketing, traditional advertising, and strategic partnerships. Our main marketing channels will be word of mouth, social media, local press, and our website. Partnerships with local small businesses, homesteaders, schools, agricultural organizations, and bitcoin companies will form a key part of our outreach strategy.

7. Organizational Structure

Shenandoah Bitcoin will be led by a CEO, supported by a management team responsible for daily operations, event planning, marketing, and community outreach. Event management and logistics will be handled by part-time staff and volunteers.

8. Financial Projections

Our revenue will be generated from membership fees, charges for events and educational programs, and facility rentals.

9. Funding Request

[If seeking additional funding, describe your needs and how the funds will be used]

10. Exit Strategy

Should it become necessary to dissolve the business, assets such as property, equipment, and any remaining cash reserves after meeting liabilities will be sold. Investors would receive their share of the remaining assets according to their proportion of ownership.

11. Conclusion

Shenandoah Bitcoin is a unique community organization bringing together agriculture, STEM, and Bitcoin in Frederick County, VA. Our distinctive approach is designed to deliver both profits and social impact, resonating strongly with our target market and positioning us for sustainable growth.

@ 3129509e:c846f506

Splitstr

An application to split bills and track shared expenses in a group, with the ability to “settle-up” with lightning invoices.

The Splitwise app on iOS and android is a great example, but lacks lightning and Nostr.

https://www.splitwise.com

@ 82341f88:fbfbe6a2

There’s a lot of conversation around the #TwitterFiles. Here’s my take, and thoughts on how to fix the issues identified.

I’ll start with the principles I’ve come to believe…based on everything I’ve learned and experienced through my past actions as a Twitter co-founder and lead:

1. Social media must be resilient to corporate and government control.
2. Only the original author may remove content they produce.
3. Moderation is best implemented by algorithmic choice.

The Twitter when I led it and the Twitter of today do not meet any of these principles. This is my fault alone, as I completely gave up pushing for them when an activist entered our stock in 2020. I no longer had hope of achieving any of it as a public company with no defense mechanisms (lack of dual-class shares being a key one). I planned my exit at that moment knowing I was no longer right for the company.

The biggest mistake I made was continuing to invest in building tools for us to manage the public conversation, versus building tools for the people using Twitter to easily manage it for themselves. This burdened the company with too much power, and opened us to significant outside pressure (such as advertising budgets). I generally think companies have become far too powerful, and that became completely clear to me with our suspension of Trump’s account. As I’ve said before, we did the right thing for the public company business at the time, but the wrong thing for the internet and society. Much more about this here: https://twitter.com/jack/status/1349510769268850690

I continue to believe there was no ill intent or hidden agendas, and everyone acted according to the best information we had at the time. Of course mistakes were made. But if we had focused more on tools for the people using the service rather than tools for us, and moved much faster towards absolute transparency, we probably wouldn’t be in this situation of needing a fresh reset (which I am supportive of). Again, I own all of this and our actions, and all I can do is work to make it right.

Back to the principles. Of course governments want to shape and control the public conversation, and will use every method at their disposal to do so, including the media. And the power a corporation wields to do the same is only growing. It’s critical that the people have tools to resist this, and that those tools are ultimately owned by the people. Allowing a government or a few corporations to own the public conversation is a path towards centralized control.

I’m a strong believer that any content produced by someone for the internet should be permanent until the original author chooses to delete it. It should be always available and addressable. Content takedowns and suspensions should not be possible. Doing so complicates important context, learning, and enforcement of illegal activity. There are significant issues with this stance of course, but starting with this principle will allow for far better solutions than we have today. The internet is trending towards a world were storage is “free” and infinite, which places all the actual value on how to discover and see content.

Which brings me to the last principle: moderation. I don’t believe a centralized system can do content moderation globally. It can only be done through ranking and relevance algorithms, the more localized the better. But instead of a company or government building and controlling these solely, people should be able to build and choose from algorithms that best match their criteria, or not have to use any at all. A “follow” action should always deliver every bit of content from the corresponding account, and the algorithms should be able to comb through everything else through a relevance lens that an individual determines. There’s a default “G-rated” algorithm, and then there’s everything else one can imagine.

The only way I know of to truly live up to these 3 principles is a free and open protocol for social media, that is not owned by a single company or group of companies, and is resilient to corporate and government influence. The problem today is that we have companies who own both the protocol and discovery of content. Which ultimately puts one person in charge of what’s available and seen, or not. This is by definition a single point of failure, no matter how great the person, and over time will fracture the public conversation, and may lead to more control by governments and corporations around the world.

I believe many companies can build a phenomenal business off an open protocol. For proof, look at both the web and email. The biggest problem with these models however is that the discovery mechanisms are far too proprietary and fixed instead of open or extendable. Companies can build many profitable services that complement rather than lock down how we access this massive collection of conversation. There is no need to own or host it themselves.

Many of you won’t trust this solution just because it’s me stating it. I get it, but that’s exactly the point. Trusting any one individual with this comes with compromises, not to mention being way too heavy a burden for the individual. It has to be something akin to what bitcoin has shown to be possible. If you want proof of this, get out of the US and European bubble of the bitcoin price fluctuations and learn how real people are using it for censorship resistance in Africa and Central/South America.

I do still wish for Twitter, and every company, to become uncomfortably transparent in all their actions, and I wish I forced more of that years ago. I do believe absolute transparency builds trust. As for the files, I wish they were released Wikileaks-style, with many more eyes and interpretations to consider. And along with that, commitments of transparency for present and future actions. I’m hopeful all of this will happen. There’s nothing to hide…only a lot to learn from. The current attacks on my former colleagues could be dangerous and doesn’t solve anything. If you want to blame, direct it at me and my actions, or lack thereof.

As far as the free and open social media protocol goes, there are many competing projects: @bluesky is one with the AT Protocol, nostr another, Mastodon yet another, Matrix yet another…and there will be many more. One will have a chance at becoming a standard like HTTP or SMTP. This isn’t about a “decentralized Twitter.” This is a focused and urgent push for a foundational core technology standard to make social media a native part of the internet. I believe this is critical both to Twitter’s future, and the public conversation’s ability to truly serve the people, which helps hold governments and corporations accountable. And hopefully makes it all a lot more fun and informative again.

💸🛠️🌐 To accelerate open internet and protocol work, I’m going to open a new category of #startsmall grants: “open internet development.” It will start with a focus of giving cash and equity grants to engineering teams working on social media and private communication protocols, bitcoin, and a web-only mobile OS. I’ll make some grants next week, starting with $1mm/yr to Signal. Please let me know other great candidates for this money.

@ 18e3af1e:1d42e5df

Communities are formed not just by one person's effort, but by the work of dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of people. As a species, our unique talents have taught us that being skilled in one thing doesn't mean we'll go hungry or be unprepared for challenges. In fact, mastering just one skill can lead to the creation of entire civilizations.

Allowing ourselves to focus on learning, mastering, and excelling in our activities within a limited timeframe has propelled us into new realms. This shift has been so dramatic that looking back in time (for many of us) might feel like watching a mix of comedy and drama.

In our current world, where individualism often rules the physical realm, the spirit of community builders lives on in the digital domain.

The Evolution of Building

Throughout history, building has evolved from simple shelters to grand architectural marvels and cutting-edge structures. Early humans fashioned basic shelters using materials found in nature. With the growth of civilizations, permanent structures emerged – like pyramids and temples – reflecting social order and religious beliefs. Ancient Rome added engineering innovations with aqueducts and arches.

The Middle Ages saw the fusion of spirituality and craftsmanship in fortresses and Gothic cathedrals. The Renaissance embraced harmony and symmetry in famous palaces and buildings. The Industrial Revolution transformed construction with steel and concrete, enabling iconic skyscrapers and bridges.

The 20th century brought skyscrapers and modernist designs that challenged both structure and aesthetics. Sustainability has taken center stage in the 21st century, pushing for advanced technologies like 3D printing and modular construction. The history of building showcases human creativity and adaptability, not just in terms of technical achievements, but also reflecting cultural values and aspirations.

Today, software and tech developers could be seen as the builders of the coming century. Just as builders of yore shaped our physical surroundings, these developers craft digital structures that shape our interactions, communication, and modern way of life.

As technology advances and society becomes more digital, their role becomes vital in solving various challenges through tech solutions.

Like ancient architects who needed a grasp of physics, aesthetics, and human needs to create functional and appealing structures, modern software developers must understand programming logic, user experience, cyber security, and innovation to design applications, systems, and platforms that are truly effective and useful.

Inspiring Individuals

Personal inspiration is a potent force for change that can deeply impact the collective mindset of a community or society. When someone shows passion, determination, and a positive vision, their influence reaches others emotionally and mentally. Here are a few ways individual inspiration affects the collective mindset:

People identify with someone else's struggles and triumphs, forming a sense of unity and community. This can spark stronger support and solidarity for specific causes or values. What's more, individual inspiration often leads to action. When individuals witness someone overcoming hurdles or achieving ambitious goals, it can ignite motivation in others to face their own challenges and work towards their aspirations. A single person's example can trigger a chain reaction of action in many more.

This inspiration can also have a ripple effect. When a passionate person shares their story or experiences, they inspire others, creating a chain of influence that spreads through social networks, communities, and even entire societies. This can have a wide-reaching impact on the collective mindset.

An inspiring individual holds the potential to profoundly influence the collective mindset by shifting perspectives, encouraging action, and fostering a sense of community and unity.

Communities: Origins, Beginnings, and Progress

Communities have been a fundamental part of the human experience throughout history. From the earliest days to modern times, communities have evolved and changed in response to needs, technological advancements, and cultural shifts. In the early days of humanity, our ancestors banded together in small communities to ensure survival. These groups, whether family units or tribes, shared resources and knowledge for hunting, gathering food, and protection from dangers. Cooperation and unity were crucial for survival.

With the rise of agriculture, communities grew into more permanent settlements. The ability to cultivate food enabled the formation of villages and towns, where people could establish roots and develop more complex relationships. This gave rise to specialized roles and artisan crafts.

Ancient civilizations like the Sumerians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans paved the way for cities and organized societies. Communities became hubs of trade, governance, and culture. They built monumental structures like temples and palaces that united people under shared beliefs and political systems.

During the Middle Ages, communities organized around feudal systems, with feudal lords ruling over local lands and people. Villages and fiefs maintained a degree of autonomy, focusing on agriculture and self-sufficiency.

The Industrial Revolution brought about significant change in community structures. Industrialization spurred urbanization, as many left rural areas to work in factories within cities.

In the modern era, communities have continued to evolve with technological advancements and the interconnectedness of the world. Social media and digital communication have linked people across the globe, giving rise to online virtual communities.

Bitcoin | Nostr and the Builder's Spark

As we've seen, a single individual's inspiration can ignite the spirits of many others, causing a chain reaction. This phenomenon isn't confined to the physical world; rather, it taps into our psychology. In fact, it extends further into the realm of ideas and spirituality.

Not long ago, we relied heavily on big corporations to build everything for us. We eagerly anticipated each new iteration of their products. Over time, we unwittingly became increasingly dependent on these corporations. They subtly encroached on our time, and in a way, even on our personality and identity.

Today, thanks to available alternatives and inspiring individuals, the opportunity exists to create something beyond the control of large corporations. This creation transcends not only the physical and digital realms, but also surpasses the individual contributions to the community. I'm referring, of course, to Nostr, and how Bitcoin's alignment of incentives plays a part.

Consider a couple of names as examples, illustrating how inspiring individuals can light a fire that spreads to touch every person within the community.

Figures like nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft nostr:npub1utx00neqgqln72j22kej3ux7803c2k986henvvha4thuwfkper4s7r50e8 nostr:npub1v0lxxxxutpvrelsksy8cdhgfux9l6a42hsj2qzquu2zk7vc9qnkszrqj49 nostr:npub107jk7htfv243u0x5ynn43scq9wrxtaasmrwwa8lfu2ydwag6cx2quqncxg (among many others I could mention, though the article might turn into a list of names) have inspired other developers, content creators, and professionals of all sorts to contribute to this protocol. Even individuals like the recent case of nostr:npub1m64hnkh6rs47fd9x6wk2zdtmdj4qkazt734d22d94ery9zzhne5qw9uaks have found inspiration to learn programming within this framework.

nostr:nevent1qqs8fe938k7j5sxcprrv89ezpu09m9pzm90f0sq24hnwlwu0rmn09qcpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxg5vtygh

In simpler words, the spark of the builder is about inspiring one another, multiplying this inspiration for enhanced productivity, and consequently fostering the growth of a community.

Without Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, this vision would still be possible, but its effectiveness would be diminished since those behind efforts focused on content creation and development, among others, also need to sustain themselves.

Conclusion

The Builder's Spark is all about individual inspiration that sets the stage for collective action. From the evolution of construction to digital communities, the influence of an inspired individual can shape the present and future of communities around the world.

@ c8df6ae8:22293a06

"Regulated stablecoins do not compete with bitcoin."

— Matt Odell

Welcome to the latest issue of the Bitcoin For Families newsletter. This issue covers PayPal’s launch of a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar.

---

This week PayPal launched the PayPal stablecoin PYUSD pegged to the US dollar. It joins Tether USDT, Circle USDC, and Binance BUSD in the quest to extract wealth from unsuspected crypto enthusiasts.

All stablecoins are the same. They all run on top of Ethereum and therefore offer the same programmatic capabilities.

The only way that these companies differentiate themselves is by promising to be more trustworthy than the other ones. Because, and here is the crux of the matter:

PayPal, Tether, Circle and Binance are borrowing your money and you are implicitly deciding who is most likely to pay you back.

By the way, all these promises of programmatic benefits are hollow promises that depend on someone else building an app that uses their stablecoin and these programmatic capabilities to deliver something that is yet to be determined but that somehow will be of great value to you.

You can read about PYUSD here.

Stablecoins steal wealth from you

Why is PayPal doing this? The answer is here: When you buy one PYUSD, you’re giving $1 to PayPal and receiving in exchange a token that returns no interest to you and costs them nothing to issue.

Congratulations! You’re lending money to PayPal at zero interest rate!

PayPal then turns around and buys $1 worth of US Treasury with a 5% interest rate.

You can buy US Treasuries yourself and pocket the 5% interest rate. But instead you give them the money, they pocket the 5% and you assume the risk of PayPal defaulting on its reserves.

They make the money and you take the counterparty risk. Now you know why PayPal just launched PYUSD.

Bitcoin trumps stablecoins

People are lured to stablecoins because they want to protect their savings from the theft that inflation represents. They are very popular in Argentina or Turkey, where access to real US dollars may be limited and stablecoins provide an easy way to convert the useless peso or lira into what is perceived as a more trusted currency.

But you’re being fooled because your wealth is also stolen from you when you store it in US dollars thanks to inflation and you’re assuming the counterparty risk of PayPal, Binance, Tether or Circle not being able to maintain the parity of 1 PYUSD = 1 USD.

There is only one crypto currency that is free from inflation theft and free from all counterparty risks: Bitcoin.

Once you’re ready to move your savings into sound money, choose Bitcoin. It’s the only sound money where you have full control. All other cryptocurrencies are scamming you in one way or another and transferring the risks from the founders of the cryptocurrency to you.

---

Notable notes

nostr:note13s00phgqsqnzxrq375djumwr4384p8t4selajwwj97lzcgtd3rvsym2cda

---

Recommendations

Maxibitcoiner

Fantastic account to learn about Bitcoin for Spanish speaking audiences.

You can follow him here.

Bitcoin Breakdown

Bitcoin Breakdown gives you the TLDR summaries of the biggest events in Bitcoin. It's a very effective way to stay up to date with the industry.

Just this week he also covered PayPal’s PYUSD and reported how apparently PayPal has the option to freeze or wipeout your PYUSD funds unilaterally.

Check it out here.

---

What did you think of today's newsletter?

Your feedback helps me create the best newsletter possible for you.

Please leave a comment and checkout comments from other subscribers and readers. I love hearing from the Bitcoin For Families community ❤️ 🙏🏻

---

---

Buy Bitcoin with Swan

If you want to buy Bitcoin, I highly recommend using Swan. It's where I buy my Bitcoin.

They are on a mission to onboard 10 million bitcoiners and get them to self-custody.

Use this link to receive $10 free to get you started.

---

See you again next week! — Alejandro

This newsletter is for educational purposes. It does not represent financial advice. Do your own research before buying Bitcoin.

@ 8f014c5a:f9bbae3b

In a much-anticipated showdown that had football fans on the edge of their seats, Arsenal opened their 2023-2024 Premier League season against Nottingham Forest. The clash was scheduled to kick off at 12:30 GMT +1, but a surprising 30-minute extension added an extra layer of anticipation. As the referee's whistle finally echoed through the stadium, little did we know we were in for an enthralling encounter that would keep us hooked until the final whistle.

J. Turner in action

The first half was dominated by the Gunners, asserting their dominance with flair and finesse. In the 26th minute, Gabriel Martinelli orchestrated a magnificent play, delivering a pinpoint assist to Eddie Nketiah, who buried the ball beneath the vigilant Nottingham Forest goalkeeper. The crowd erupted in cheers as Arsenal claimed the lead.

Nketiah's goal

But the drama didn't stop there. Just six minutes later, Bukayo Saka showcased his prodigious talent, launching a stunning strike from the edge of the box. The ball swerved and curved like a guided missile, leaving the Nottingham Forest goalie helpless. The net rippled, and the Emirates Stadium was awash with euphoria.

Saka's Goal

Saka celebrates after scoring the second goal.

As the half drew to a close, the tension simmered. A rough tackle from Nottingham's J. Timber in the 45+5 minute earned him a yellow card, a testament to the intensity of the match. Arsenal's grip on possession was undeniable, with a staggering 85% of the ball under their control, leaving Nottingham Forest chasing shadows.

The addition of Declan Rice to Arsenal's midfield proved to be a masterstroke. His presence added steel to the Gunners' play, allowing them to dictate the tempo of the game. Martinelli, an unstoppable force on the field, drew fouls as Nottingham's defense grappled to contain him.

As the second half commenced, Nottingham Forest seized a rare attacking opportunity. A ball sent into the box resulted in ricochets that forced Arsenal's goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale into action, making a smart save in the 56th minute. The visitors were determined to turn the tide, unleashing a wave of attacking intent.

Notthingham's forest Willy in action with Nketiah

Substitutions added a fresh twist to the unfolding drama. In the 71st minute, Danilo made way for Taiwo Awoniyi, signaling Nottingham Forest's desire to enforce their side attacks. Arsenal responded with their own change, as Nketiah exited the pitch for Trossard in the 74th minute.

As the clock ticked on, Declan Rice came inches away from opening his goal-scoring account for Arsenal. His audacious 25-yard attempt showcased a delicate finesse, but Turner, Nottingham's vigilant goalkeeper, tipped the ball onto the woodwork, denying the England midfielder a moment of glory.

In a valiant push, Nottingham Forest managed to claw back a goal in the 82nd minute. Elanga, a catalyst for the visitors' resurgence, raced down the flank and delivered a precise cross to Awoniyi, who exhibited exceptional composure with a first-time finish at the near post making the score line 2-1.

Awoniyi picks the ball after the goal

The closing moments saw frenetic action. Gabriel Magalhaes replaced Martinelli in the 86th minute, adding defensive fortitude to Arsenal's ranks. The final whistle loomed, and as the match headed into added time, both teams battled valiantly. In a flurry of activity, Magalhaes received a yellow card, further highlighting the match's intensity.

Nottinhham forest's goal keeper applaud fans after the match

As the referee signaled the end, Arsenal emerged victorious with a narrow lead. The lone goal secured their triumphant start to the 2023-2024 Premier League season. The fans' jubilation echoed through the Emirates Stadium as they celebrated a hard-fought win that sets the tone for an exhilarating season ahead. Arsenal had delivered, and the football world watched in awe.

@ d5415a31:b317849f

Below is a sample of my article on nostr...

*A dangerous trend has emerged in the United States where terms like free speech, censorship- resistant, privacy, and more have been co-opted by those on the political right, and tools enabling these principles argued or fought against by those on the political left. The truth is, freedom, privacy, and censorship resistant technologies are important for everyone regardless of political leanings and should not be politicized, lest we head down the path toward a dystopian future with no privacy or free speech guarantees, and only centralized institutions controlled by people with the ability to censor, revoke and remove important guarantees of freedom promoted in the spirit and language of the constitution. Just as bitcoin has falsely become politicized as a more right wing/libertarian thing, having no value, or a tool for criminals and those who disregard the dangers of climate change, open and decentralized protocols like nostr could enter the same cycle and become politicized or fought against unless we share more reasons why it is important for humanity and is not a political position to take. The fate of our ability to freely and openly communicate and have guarantees of privacy and property may rest on citizens of the world understanding the importance of open, censorship resistance protocols, and private end-to-end encrypted communication tools. *

One specific example I will focus on is Nostr. So, what is nostr?

Nostr was first conceptualized by pseudonymous bitcoin coder, Fiatjaf and “bitcoin tinkerer” Ben Arc. As described on nostr.how, run by JeffG:

“Nostr stands for “Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays”. Like HTTP or TCP-IP, Nostr is a protocol; an open standard upon which anyone can build. Nostr itself is not an app or service that you sign up for. Nostr is designed for simplicity and enables censorship-resistant and globally decentralized publishing on the web.”

The way in which we see the nostr protocol used and popularized today is via clients (i.e. apps/websites), like my personal favorite Damus, or Primal, Snort and dozens of others being built out by developers passionate about this protocol. Each user then adds relays (many are defaulted on most clients today), which is the way these messages get sent around in a decentralized way, and users can add free or even paid relays (by paying for relays, in bitcoin which is the money/medium of exchange used on nostr, users can eliminate the amount of spam or bots accessing relays/feeds and have a faster experience). Users can also sort their global feed based on relays, and more. The beauty of this system is that most traditional social media–twitter, facebook, instagram, linkedin, etc, is completely centralized. Twitter, for instance, manages the content and has its own server (or pays third parties to do so)–one central relay, in a way. So you can easily be censored or removed from using twitter for criticizing Elon Musk, posting a political statement that is unfavorable to decision makers within the company or a nation-state asking twitter to censor these types of messages, in the recent case of Turkey and its recent election, and more. With nostr, if you are censored on one relay, you still have endless amounts of other relays to write/post to. Nor is your nostr account tied to one specific relay or client. When each user signs up on nostr, an “npub” (think username) is created and an nsec (think password) that can be used to sign up for any client. Imagine if you had your twitter username and password, but you could also use that to sign into every other social media platform and it carried with it every post and connection you ever had on twitter. Pretty cool, right? But with this comes the responsibility of keeping your nsec (again, think password) written down in a safe place in the event you are logged out of a particular client, because there is no backup or password reset ability on most clients. There are browser extensions that save this information for you, but with any internet backup comes certain privacy risks as well.

So practically, nostr is a cool and easy way to use social media across multiple clients, leaving you with ultimate control and preference! Ideologically, it is so much more.

As I stated earlier, nostr is an open protocol, where anyone can post and build with it, leaving it to be censorship resistant and with you in control. As is the case with bitcoin, if you can access the internet, you can access nostr. I know many progressive friends of mine have been very frustrated with twitter/x’s/Elon’s selective control of who gets to practice “free speech” and who doesn’t on the platform. Many other self-described “free speech” platforms have been created, such as Trump’s Truth Social, Rumble, and more. But these platforms are FSINO, “Free Speech in Name Only.” They are still companies run by people with centralized control. When we say nostr promotes free speech and the user is in control, it isn’t because nostr is run by a self-described “free speech maximalist,” or because nostr has any specific political ideology. It is because the protocol is inherently open and free to use by anyone, and decentralized in a way where an infinite number of communities, ideologies, people, and movements can flourish and utilize the protocol however they wish. I believe it is technology and an internet enabled protocol as the cypherpunk movement intended: promoting freedom, censorship resistance, and the ability to be private and promote anonymity when needed (no KYC, government checks to use).

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: Dan Gould pointed out a flaw in the security protocol for Payjoin PSBT, which has been fixed in the draft. The sender suggested using DH for sharing the secret key, but the author opted for a symmetric key. The author proposed a solution using ephemeral keys to mitigate the attack. symphonicbtc suggested using base64url instead of base64 encoding for improved readability and security. Christopher Allen recommended using base64url for the psk in the URI and UR encoding for displaying via QR codes.

👥 Authors: • Dan Gould ( nostr:npub1l58t68e4t3wgtva5enuvr4aaxxlut7srnhx88avfyfv25jzhkedq6nxs5k ) • Christopher Allen ( nostr:npub19g47w5ewcqlpd7n07wpkp5cvcu2gjwrse0vl47l0avwl9hu933xsqct5d0 ) • symphonicbtc ( nostr:npub1tzuhwyatcrnucyyk70tf5qk3tg9n2uu94pxq9744epejuuzqf5rqw445mf )

📅 Messages Date: 2023-08-11

✉️ Message Count: 3

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 72896

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by Dan Gould on 11/08/2023: The sender pointed out a flaw in the protocol regarding the security of the Payjoin PSBT. The issue has been fixed in the draft. The sender also suggested using DH for securely sharing the secret key, but the author chose to use a symmetric key for convenience. The author proposed a solution to mitigate the attack by using ephemeral keys.

✉️ Message by symphonicbtc on 11/08/2023: The sender suggests using base64url instead of base64 encoding for the psk in the URI to improve readability and security.

✉️ Message by Christopher Allen on 12/08/2023: The author suggests using base64url instead of base64 encoding for the psk in the URI, and recommends UR encoding for displaying via QR codes.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ 7f5c2b4e:a818d75d

---

This guide is available in:

• French: nostr:naddr1qqxnzd3cxyunqvfhxy6rvwfjqyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtcpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33xpshw7ntde4xwdtjx4kxz6nwwg6nxdpn8phxgcmedfukcem3wdexuun5wy6kwunnxsun2a35xfckxdnpwaek5dp409enw0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2qgawaehxw309a6ku6tkv4e8xefwdehhxarjd93kstnvv9hxgtczyzd9w67evpranzz2jw4m9wcygcyjhxsmcae6g5s58el5vhjnsa6lgqcyqqq823cmvvp6c thanks to nostr:npub1nftkhktqglvcsj5n4wetkpzxpy4e5x78wwj9y9p70ar9u5u8wh6qsxmzqs
• Chinese: nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub1ejxswthae3nkljavznmv66p9ahp4wmj4adux525htmsrff4qym9sz2t3tv
• Swedish: nostr:naddr1qqxnzd3cxcerjvekxy6nydpeqyvhwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaehgunfvd5zumrpdejqzxthwden5te0wp6hyctkd9jxztnwdaehgu3wd3skueqpz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezu6twdaehgcfwvd3sz9thwden5te0dehhxarj9ekkjmr0w5hxcmmvqyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaehgu3wvfskueqpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejszenhwden5te0ve5kcar9wghxummnw3ezuamfdejj7mnsw43rzvrpwaaxkmn2vu6hydtvv94xuu34xv6rxwrwv33hj6ned3nhzumjdee8guf4vae8xdpex4mrgvn3vvmxzamndg6r27tnxulkyun0v9jxxctnws7hgun4v5q3vamnwvaz7tmzd96xxmmfdejhytnnda3kjctvqyd8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtn0wfskuem9wp5kcmpwv3jhvqg6waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxummnw3e8qmr9vfejucm0d5q3camnwvaz7tm4de5hvetjwdjjumn0wd68y6trdqhxcctwvsq3camnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wd46hg6tw09mkzmrvv46zucm0d5q32amnwvaz7tm9v3jkutnwdaehgu3wd3skueqprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68yct5dyhxxmmdqgszet26fp26yvp8ya49zz3dznt7ungehy2lx3r6388jar0apd9wamqrqsqqqa28jcf869 thanks to nostr:npub19jk45jz45gczwfm22y9z69xhaex3nwg47dz84zw096xl6z62amkqj99rv7
• Spanish: nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub138s5hey76qrnm2pmv7p8nnffhfddsm8sqzm285dyc0wy4f8a6qkqtzx624
• Dutch: nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub1equrmqway3qxw3dkssymusxkwgwrqypfgeqx0lx9pgjam7gnj4ysaqhkj6
• Arabic: nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub1nje4ghpkjsxe5thcd4gdt3agl2usxyxv3xxyx39ul3xgytl5009q87l02j
• German: nostr:naddr1qqxnzd3c8yerwve4x56n2wpeqyvhwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaehgunfvd5zumrpdejqzxthwden5te0wp6hyctkd9jxztnwdaehgu3wd3skueqpz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezu6twdaehgcfwvd3sz9thwden5te0dehhxarj9ekkjmr0w5hxcmmvqyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaehgu3wvfskueqpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejszenhwden5te0ve5kcar9wghxummnw3ezuamfdejj7mnsw43rzvrpwaaxkmn2vu6hydtvv94xuu34xv6rxwrwv33hj6ned3nhzumjdee8guf4vae8xdpex4mrgvn3vvmxzamndg6r27tnxulkyun0v9jxxctnws7hgun4v5q3vamnwvaz7tmzd96xxmmfdejhytnnda3kjctvqyd8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtn0wfskuem9wp5kcmpwv3jhvqg6waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxummnw3e8qmr9vfejucm0d5q3camnwvaz7tm4de5hvetjwdjjumn0wd68y6trdqhxcctwvsq3camnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wd46hg6tw09mkzmrvv46zucm0d5q32amnwvaz7tm9v3jkutnwdaehgu3wd3skueqprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68yct5dyhxxmmdqgsvcv7exvwqytdxjzn3fkevldtux6n6p8dmer2395fh2jp7qdrlmnqrqsqqqa285e64tz thanks to nostr:npub1eseajvcuqgk6dy98zndje76hcd485zwmhjx4ztgnw4yruq68lhxq45cqvg
• Japanese: nostr:naddr1qqf8wetvvdhk6efdw3hj6mn0wd6z66nsqgs87hptfey2p607ef36g6cnekuzfz05qgpe34s2ypc2j6x24qvdwhgrqsqqqa28z85v8z thanks to nostr:npub1wh69w45awqnlsxw7jt5tkymets87h6t4phplkx6ug2ht2qkssswswntjk0
• Persian: nostr:naddr1qqfhwetvvdhk6efdw3hj6mn0wd68yttxvypzql6u9d8y3g8flm9x8frtz0xmsfyf7spq8xxkpgs8p2tge25p346aqvzqqqr4guk52uek thanks to nostr:npub1cpazafytvafazxkjn43zjfwtfzatfz508r54f6z6a3rf2ws8223qc3xxpk
• Italian: nostr:naddr1qqxnzd3cxyunqvfhxy6rvwfjqyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtcpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33xpshw7ntde4xwdtjx4kxz6nwwg6nxdpn8phxgcmedfukcem3wdexuun5wy6kwunnxsun2a35xfckxdnpwaek5dp409enw0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2qgawaehxw309a6ku6tkv4e8xefwdehhxarjd93kstnvv9hxgtczyzd9w67evpranzz2jw4m9wcygcyjhxsmcae6g5s58el5vhjnsa6lgqcyqqq823cmvvp6c thanks to nostr:npub1d57clc5wacyga7xyat2dkpzptedwza8ufucgr5p6hq5ecsrr5m8sjqxpr6
• Russian: nostr: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 by nostr:npub10awzknjg5r5lajnr53438ndcyjylgqsrnrtq5grs495v42qc6awsj45ys7

---

Hello, fellow Nostrich!

Nostr is a brand new phenomenon and there are a few steps that will make your onboarding much smoother and your experience much richer.

👋 Welcome

Since you are reading this, it’s safe to assume that you already joined Nostr by downloading an app (e.g. Damus, Amethyst, Plebstr) for your mobile device or opening a Nostr web client (e.g. snort.social, Nostrgram, Iris). It is important for a newcomer to follow the steps suggested by the app of your choice – the welcoming procedure provides all the basics, and you won’t have to do much more tuning unless you really want to. If you’ve stumbled upon this post, but don’t have a Nostr “account” yet, you can follow this simple step-by-step guide by nostr:npub1cly0v30agkcfq40mdsndzjrn0tt76ykaan0q6ny80wy034qedpjsqwamhz.

---

🤙 Have fun

Nostr is built to ensure people can connect, get heard, and have fun along the way. This is the whole point (obviously, there is a plethora of serious use cases, such as being a tool for freedom fighters and whistleblowers, but that deserves a separate article), so if you feel like anything feels burdensome, please reach out to the more experienced nostriches and we will be happy to help. Interacting with Nostr is not hard at all, but it has a few peculiarities when compared to traditional platforms, so it’s ok (and encouraged) to ask questions.

Here’s an unofficial list of Nostr ambassadors who will be happy to help you get onboard:

nostr:naddr1qqg5ummnw3ezqstdvfshxumpv3hhyuczypl4c26wfzswnlk2vwjxky7dhqjgnaqzqwvdvz3qwz5k3j4grrt46qcyqqq82vgwv96yu

All the nostriches on the list were also awarded a Nostr Ambassador badge that will make it easy for you to find, verify and follow them

---

⚡️ Enable Zaps

Zaps are one of the first differences one may notice after joining Nostr. They allow Nostr users to instantly send value and support creation of useful and fun content. This is possible thanks to Bitcoin and Lightning Network. These decentralized payment protocols let you instantly send some sats (the smallest unit on the Bitcoin network) just as easily as liking someone’s post on traditional social media platforms. We call this model Value-4-Value and you can find more about this ultimate monetization model here: https://dergigi.com/value/

Check out this note by nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 that is a great intro to what zaps are.

You should enable Zaps even if you do not consider yourself a content creator – people will find some of your notes valuable and might want to send you some sats. The easiest way to start receiving value on Nostr onley takes a couple steps:

1. Download Wallet of Satoshi - probably the best choice for those who are new to Bitcoin and Lightning for your mobile device.[^1] Note that there are many more wallets and you are welcome to choose the one that suits you best. Also, don't forget to come back and back up your wallet.
2. Tap “Receive”
3. Tap the Lightning Address you see on the screen (the string which looks like an email address) to copy it to the clipboard.
4. Paste the copied address into the corresponding field in your Nostr client (the field may say “Bitcoin Lightning Address”, “LN Address” or anything along those lines depending on the app you are using).

---

📫 Get a Nostr address

Nostr address, often referred to as a “NIP-05 identifier” by the Nostr OGs, looks like an email and:

🔍 Helps you make your account easy to discover and share
✔️ Serves as a verification you are a human

---

Here's an example of a Nostr address: Tony@nostr.21ideas.org It's easy to memorize and later paste into any Nostr app to find the corresponding user.

---

To get a Nostr address you can use a free service like Nostr Check (by nostr:npub138s5hey76qrnm2pmv7p8nnffhfddsm8sqzm285dyc0wy4f8a6qkqtzx624) or a paid one like Nostr Plebs (by nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424). Both offer different perks, and it's up to you to decide which one to use. Another way of getting a Nostr address is using a browser extension. Find out more about this approach here) .

---

🙇‍♀️ Learn the basics

Under the hood Nostr is very different from traditional social platforms, so getting a basic understanding of what it is about will be beneficial for any newcomer. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting you should learn a programming language or technical details of the protocol. I’m implying that seeing a bigger picture and understanding the difference between Nostr and Twitter / Medium / Reddit will help a lot. For example, there are no passwords and logins, you have private and public keys instead. I won’t go deep into that, ‘cause there is a handful of exhaustive resources that will help you grokk Nostr. All of the ones worthy your attention are gathered on this neatly organized landing page prepared by nostr:npub12gu8c6uee3p243gez6cgk76362admlqe72aq3kp2fppjsjwmm7eqj9fle6 with 💜

Info provided by the mentioned resources will also help you secure your Nostr keys (i.e. your account), so it’s important to have a look.

---

🤝 Connect

Ability to connect with brilliant [^3] people is what makes Nostr special. Here everyone can get heard and no one can get excluded. There are a few simple ways to find interesting people on Nostr:

• Find people you follow on Twitter: https://www.nostr.directory/ is a great tool for that.
• Follow people followed by people you trust: Visit a profile of a person who shares your interests, check the list of people they follow and connect with them.

• Visit Global Feed: Every Nostr client (a Nostr app, if you will) has a tab that lets you switch to the Global Feed, which aggregates all the notes from all Nostr users. Simply follow people you find interesting (be patient though – you might run into a decent amount of spam).

• Use #hashtags: Hashtags are a great way to concentrate on the topics you like. Simply tap on a #hashtag you find interesting and you’ll see more notes related to the topic. You can also search for hashtags in the app you are using. Do not forget to use hashtags when composing notes to increase discoverability.

https://nostr.build/i/0df18c4a9b38f1d9dcb49a5df3e552963156927632458390a9393d6fee286631.jpg Screenshot of https://nostrgraph.net/ dashboard by nostr:npub1ktw5qzt7f5ztrft0kwm9lsw34tef9xknplvy936ddzuepp6yf9dsjrmrvj

---

🗺️ Explore

The mentioned 5 steps are a great start that will massively improve your experience, but there’s so much more to discover and enjoy! Nostr is not a Twitter replacement, its possibilities are only limited by imagination.

Have a look at the list of fun and useful Nostr projects:

• https://nostrapps.com/ a list of Nostr apps
• https://nostrplebs.com/ – get your NIP-05 and other Nostr perks (paid)
• https://nostrcheck.me/ – Nostr address, media uploads, relay
• https://nostr.build/ – upload and manage media (and more)
• https://nostr.band/ – Nostr network and user info
• https://zaplife.lol/ – zapping stats
• https://nostrit.com/ – schedule notes
• https://nostrnests.com/ – Twitter Spaces 2.0
• https://nostryfied.online/ - back up your Nostr info
• https://www.wavman.app/ - Nostr music player

---

📻 Relays

After getting acquainted with Nostr make sure to check out my quick guide on Nostr relays: https://lnshort.it/nostr-relays. It’s not the topic to worry about at the very beginning of your journey, but is definitely important to dive into later on.

---

📱 Nostr on mobile

Smooth Nostr experience on mobile devices is feasible. This guide will help you seamlessly log in, post, zap, and more within Nostr web applications on your smartphone: https://lnshort.it/nostr-mobile

---

Thanks for reading and see you on the other side of the rabbit hole.

nostr:npub10awzknjg5r5lajnr53438ndcyjylgqsrnrtq5grs495v42qc6awsj45ys7

---

[^1]: Do not forget

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: Tobin Harding asked about the return value of is_segwit() for p2tr transactions and if there's a specific name for segwit v0. symphonicbtc clarified that is_segwit() should return true for BIP141-defined witness program structures, including v0 segwit and taproot outputs. Antoine Poinsot reiterated Tobin's question. Pavol Rusnak suggested adding functions like is_segwit() and segwit_version() to determine transaction type. Andrew Poelstra explained that "segwit v0" refers to p2wsh or p2wpkh outputs and sought input on is_segwit() for p2tr transactions.

👥 Authors: • Antoine Poinsot ( nostr:npub16vff727dhdzcwqcnnqz7erguvtyvpamm2nms8y2lw36qtvpnq48sen474s ) • Andrew Poelstra ( nostr:npub1ae27kq6z802dkqw4ey4dgdx493szm8dpmcm76d7vt0ma9gf6fj4svz5t04 ) • Pavol Rusnak ( nostr:npub1wccnjljxnarlx564vuc37hmuzuffurljevjnmuq4u0vjmh7e933sn3hnuq ) • Tobin Harding ( nostr:npub1sjul23khr55e77kqjwk78k329gvvz97ynuzx92zkppxc7xnyyt9s5uh28y ) • symphonicbtc ( nostr:npub1tzuhwyatcrnucyyk70tf5qk3tg9n2uu94pxq9744epejuuzqf5rqw445mf )

📅 Messages Date: 2023-08-11

✉️ Message Count: 5

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 5999

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by Tobin Harding on 11/08/2023: The author is asking for clarification on the expected return value of the function is_segwit() for a p2tr transaction and if there is an official name for segwit v0.

✉️ Message by symphonicbtc on 11/08/2023: The function "is_segwit()" should return true for transactions that match the witness program structure defined in BIP141, including both version 0 segwit outputs and version 1 taproot outputs. There should be a separate function for differentiating v0 vs taproot scripts, and consideration should be given to nested witness programs inside P2SH. The naming scheme for differentiating these programs should be clear and documented.

✉️ Message by Antoine Poinsot on 11/08/2023: Tobin is asking if the function is_segwit() would return true or false for a P2TR transaction and if there is a better name for Segwit v0.

✉️ Message by Pavol Rusnak on 11/08/2023: The author suggests adding a clean API for Bitcoin with functions like is_segwit() and segwit_version() to determine the type of transaction.

✉️ Message by Andrew Poelstra on 11/08/2023: The author is seeking input on the function "is_segwit()" and its return value for p2tr transactions. The term "segwit v0" is used for p2wsh or p2wpkh outputs.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ 6d3d8fe2:4063a6cf

Questa guida è disponibile anche in:

• Francese: nostr:naddr1qqxnzd3cxyunqvfhxy6rvwfjqyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtcpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33xpshw7ntde4xwdtjx4kxz6nwwg6nxdpn8phxgcmedfukcem3wdexuun5wy6kwunnxsun2a35xfckxdnpwaek5dp409enw0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2qgawaehxw309a6ku6tkv4e8xefwdehhxarjd93kstnvv9hxgtczyzd9w67evpranzz2jw4m9wcygcyjhxsmcae6g5s58el5vhjnsa6lgqcyqqq823cmvvp6c grazie a nostr:npub1nftkhktqglvcsj5n4wetkpzxpy4e5x78wwj9y9p70ar9u5u8wh6qsxmzqs
• Chinese: nostr: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 grazie a nostr:npub1ejxswthae3nkljavznmv66p9ahp4wmj4adux525htmsrff4qym9sz2t3tv
• Svedese: nostr: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 grazie a nostr:npub19jk45jz45gczwfm22y9z69xhaex3nwg47dz84zw096xl6z62amkqj99rv7
• Spagnolo: nostr: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 grazie a nostr:npub138s5hey76qrnm2pmv7p8nnffhfddsm8sqzm285dyc0wy4f8a6qkqtzx624
• Olandese: nostr: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 grazie a nostr:npub1equrmqway3qxw3dkssymusxkwgwrqypfgeqx0lx9pgjam7gnj4ysaqhkj6
• Arabo: nostr: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 grazie a nostr:npub1nje4ghpkjsxe5thcd4gdt3agl2usxyxv3xxyx39ul3xgytl5009q87l02j
• Tedesco: nostr:naddr1qqxnzd3c8yerwve4x56n2wpeqyvhwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaehgunfvd5zumrpdejqzxthwden5te0wp6hyctkd9jxztnwdaehgu3wd3skueqpz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezu6twdaehgcfwvd3sz9thwden5te0dehhxarj9ekkjmr0w5hxcmmvqyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaehgu3wvfskueqpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejszenhwden5te0ve5kcar9wghxummnw3ezuamfdejj7mnsw43rzvrpwaaxkmn2vu6hydtvv94xuu34xv6rxwrwv33hj6ned3nhzumjdee8guf4vae8xdpex4mrgvn3vvmxzamndg6r27tnxulkyun0v9jxxctnws7hgun4v5q3vamnwvaz7tmzd96xxmmfdejhytnnda3kjctvqyd8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtn0wfskuem9wp5kcmpwv3jhvqg6waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxummnw3e8qmr9vfejucm0d5q3camnwvaz7tm4de5hvetjwdjjumn0wd68y6trdqhxcctwvsq3camnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wd46hg6tw09mkzmrvv46zucm0d5q32amnwvaz7tm9v3jkutnwdaehgu3wd3skueqprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68yct5dyhxxmmdqgsvcv7exvwqytdxjzn3fkevldtux6n6p8dmer2395fh2jp7qdrlmnqrqsqqqa285e64tz grazie a nostr:npub1eseajvcuqgk6dy98zndje76hcd485zwmhjx4ztgnw4yruq68lhxq45cqvg
• Giapponese: nostr:naddr1qqxnzd3cxy6rjv3hx5cnyde5qgs87hptfey2p607ef36g6cnekuzfz05qgpe34s2ypc2j6x24qvdwhgrqsqqqa28lxc9p6 di nostr:npub1wh69w45awqnlsxw7jt5tkymets87h6t4phplkx6ug2ht2qkssswswntjk0
• Russo: nostr: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 di nostr:npub10awzknjg5r5lajnr53438ndcyjylgqsrnrtq5grs495v42qc6awsj45ys7

---

Ciao, caro Nostrich!

Nostr è qualcosa di completamente nuovo, e ci sono alcuni passi da fare che semplificheranno il tuo ingresso e renderanno più interessante la tua esperienza.

👋 Benvenuto

Dato che stai leggendo questa guida, diamo per assunto che tu ti sia già unito a Nostr scaricando un app (es. Damus, Amethyst, Plebstr) o usando un Web Client Nostr (es. snort.social, Nostrgram, Iris). E' importante per un nuovo arrivato seguire i passaggi suggeriti dalla piattaforma di tua scelta - la procedura di benvenuto ti fornisce tutte le basi, e non dovrai preoccuparti di configurare nulla a meno che tu non lo voglia fare. Se sei incappato in questo articolo, ma non hai ancora un “account” Nostr, puoi seguire questa semplice guida a cura di nostr:npub1cly0v30agkcfq40mdsndzjrn0tt76ykaan0q6ny80wy034qedpjsqwamhz.

---

🤙 Divertiti

Nostr è fatto per assicurarsi che le persone siano in grado di connettersi liberamente, di essere ascoltate e di divertirsi. Questo è il fulcro centrale (ovviamente ci sono moltissimi altri casi d'uso, come essere uno strumento per i divulgatori e chi lotta per la libertà, ma per questo servirà un articolo a parte), quindi se qualcosa ti è poco chiaro contatta altri “nostriches” con esperienza e saremo lieti di aiutarti. Interagire con Nostr non è difficile, ma ci sono alcune differenze rispetto alle altre piattaforme tradizionali, quindi è normale fare domande (anzi...sei incoraggiato a farne).

Questa è una lista ufficiosa di utenti Nostr che saranno felici di aiutarti e rispondere alle tue domande:

nostr:naddr1qqg5ummnw3ezqstdvfshxumpv3hhyuczypl4c26wfzswnlk2vwjxky7dhqjgnaqzqwvdvz3qwz5k3j4grrt46qcyqqq82vgwv96yu

Tutti i nostriches nella lista hanno ricevuto il badge Nostr Ambassador, il che renderà facile per te trovarli, verificarli e seguirli

---

⚡️ Attivare gli Zaps

Gli Zaps sono una delle prime differenze che noterai entrando su Nostr. Consentono agli utenti Nostr di inviare istantaneamente valore per supportare la creazione di contenuti utili e divertenti. Sono possibili grazie a Bitcoin e Lightning Network. Questi due protocolli di pagamento decentralizzati permettono di inviare istantaneamente dei sats (la più piccola frazione di Bitcoin) tanto facilmente quanto mettere un like sulle piattaforme social tradizionali. Chiamiamo questo meccanismo Value-4-Value e puoi trovare altre informazioni al riguardo qui: https://dergigi.com/value/

Dai un'occhiata a questa nota di nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 per avere una panoramica su cosa sono siano gli zaps.

Dovresti attivare gli Zaps anche se non sei un creatore di contenuti - le persone troveranno sicuramente interessanti alcune delle tue note e vorranno mandarti dei sats. Il modo più semplice per ricevere sats su Nostr è il seguente:

1. Scarica l'app Wallet of Satoshi - probabilmente la scelta migliore per dispositivi mobili per chi è nuovo in Bitcoin e Lightning. Tieni di conto che esistono molti altri wallets e che potrai scegliere quello che preferisci. Inoltre, non dimenticarti di fare un back up del wallet.
2. Premi “Ricevere”
3. Premi sopra al tuo Lightning Address (è quello che sembra un indirizzo email) per copiarlo
4. Incollalo poi nel campo corrispondente all'interno del tuo client Nostr (il nome del campo potrebbe essere “Bitcoin Lightning Address”, “LN Address” o qualcosa di simile in base all'app che utilizzi).

---

📫 Ottieni un indirizzo Nostr

Gli indirizzi Nostr, a cui spesso i Nostr OGs si riferiscono con “NIP-05 identifier”, sono simili ad un indirizzo email e:

🔍 Aiutano a rendere il tuo account facile da trovare e condividere
✔️ Servono a verificare che il tuo “LN Address” appartenga ad un umano

---

Questo è un esempio di indirizzo Nostr: Tony@nostr.21ideas.org E' facile memorizzarlo e successivamente cercarlo in una qualsiasi piattaforma Nostr per trovare la persona corrispondente

---

Per ottenere un indirizzo Nostr puoi usare un servizio gratuito come Nostr Check (di nostr:npub138s5hey76qrnm2pmv7p8nnffhfddsm8sqzm285dyc0wy4f8a6qkqtzx624) oppure uno a pagamento come Nostr Plebs (di nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424). Entrambi offrono vari vantaggi, e la scelta dipende solo da te. Un altro modo per ottenere un indirizzo Nostr è tramite un'estensione del browser. Scopri di più al riguardo qui) .

---

🙇‍♀️ Impara le basi

Dietro le quinte Nostr è molto diverso dalle piattaforme social tradizionali, quindi conoscerne le basi è estremamente utile per i nuovi arrivati. E con questo non intendo che dovresti imparare un linguaggio di programmazione o i dettagli tecnici del protocollo. Sto dicendo che avere una visione d'insieme più ampia e capire le differenze fra Nostr e Twitter / Medium / Reddit ti aiuterà moltissimo. Ad esempio, al posto di un nome utente e password hai una chiave privata e una pubblica. Non entrerò nel dettaglio perchè esistono già moltissime risorse che ti aiuteranno a diventare un esperto di Nostr. Tutte quelle degne di nota sono state raccolte in questa pagina con 💜 da nostr:npub12gu8c6uee3p243gez6cgk76362admlqe72aq3kp2fppjsjwmm7eqj9fle6

Fra le informazioni che troverai nel link viene anche spiegato come mettere al sicuro le tue chiavi di Nostr (il tuo account), quindi è importante dargli un'occhiata

---

🤝 Connettiti

La possibilità di connetterti con altre [^3] persone brillanti è ciò che rende speciale Nostr. Qui tutti possono essere ascoltati e nessuno può essere escluso. Ci sono alcuni semplici modi per trovare persone interessanti su Nostr:

• Trova le persone che segui su Twitter: https://www.nostr.directory/ è un ottimo strumento per questo.
• Segui le persone seguite da altri di cui ti fidi: Visita il profilo di una persona che condivide i tuoi stessi interessi, guarda la lista delle persone che segue e connettiti con loro.

• Visita la Bacheca Globale: Ogni client Nostr (app Nostr se preferisci) ha una scheda per spostarsi nella Bacheca Globale (Global Feed), dove troverai tutte le note di tutti gli utenti di Nostr. Segui le persone che trovi interessanti (ricorda di essere paziente - potresti trovare una discreta quantità di spam).

• Usa gli #hashtags: Gli Hashtag sono un ottimo modo per concentrarti sugli argomenti di tuo interesse. Ti basterà premere sopra l'#hashtag per vedere altre note relative all'argomento. Puoi anche cercare gli hashtags tramite l'app che utilizzi. Non dimenticare di usare gli hashtags quando pubblichi una nota, per aumentarne la visibilità.

https://nostr.build/i/0df18c4a9b38f1d9dcb49a5df3e552963156927632458390a9393d6fee286631.jpg Screenshot della bacheca di nostr:npub1ktw5qzt7f5ztrft0kwm9lsw34tef9xknplvy936ddzuepp6yf9dsjrmrvj su https://nostrgraph.net/

---

🗺️ Esplora

I 5 consigli menzionati sono un ottimo punto d'inizio e miglioreranno moltissimo la tua esperienza, ma c'è molto di più da scoprire! Nostr non è solo un rimpiazzo per Twitter e le sue possibilità sono limitate solo dalla nostra immaginazione.

Dai un'occhiata alla lista di tutti i progetti Nostr:

• https://nostrapps.com/ una lista di tutte le apps su Nostr
• https://nostrplebs.com/ – ottieni il tuo NIP-05 e altri vantaggi (a pagamento)
• https://nostrcheck.me/ – Indirizzi Nostr, caricamento di media, relay
• https://nostr.build/ – Carica e gestisci i tuoi media (e altro)
• https://nostr.band/ – Informazioni sul network e gli utenti di Nostr
• https://zaplife.lol/ – Statistiche degli Zaps
• https://nostrit.com/ – Programma le note
• https://nostrnests.com/ – Twitter Spaces 2.0
• https://nostryfied.online/ - Fai un backup dei tuoi dati di Nostr
• https://www.wavman.app/ - Player musicale per Nostr

---

📻 Relays

Dopo aver preso confidenza con Nostr assicurati di dare un'occhiata alla mia guida riguardo i Relays su Nostr: https://lnshort.it/nostr-relays. Non è un argomento di cui preoccuparsi all'inizio del tuo viaggio, ma è sicuramente importante approfondirlo più avanti.

---

📱 Nostr su mobile

Avere un'esperienza fluida su Nostr tramite un dispositivo mobile è fattibile. Questa guida ti aiuterà ad accedere, postare, inviare zap e molto di più all'interno delle applicazioni web Nostr sul tuo smartphone: https://lnshort.it/nostr-mobile

---

Grazie per aver letto e ci vediamo dall'altra parte della tana del coniglio.

Grazie a nostr:npub10awzknjg5r5lajnr53438ndcyjylgqsrnrtq5grs495v42qc6awsj45ys7 per aver fornito il documento originale che ho tradotto

---

@ 34c0a532:5d3638e4

Most bitcoiners have their own, much different definition of what it means to orange pill a person. I’ve seen mentions of getting a taxi driver to download a lightning wallet and sending the payment in sats to them. Is that truly orange-pilling? Hmm… no. It is a great first step, but what makes you believe that that person won’t go on to shitcoins after learning about the ease of using cryptocurrency?

So, let’s define what that is in the terms of this guide.

To orange pill someone means to get them to take the first step into learning about bitcoin, money, self-custody, being sovereign, and to teach them to start questioning the world of lies we’ve been fed our entire lives.

Too poetic? Okay, here’s a more specific one:

To orange pill someone means showing them how to send and receive a bitcoin transaction, explain to them the importance of keeping their seed words safe, and showing them more articles, books and guides so they can go further down the rabbit hole.

I think that’s better, don’t you?

No matter what your definition of orange-pilling is, let’s discuss a few things first.

Orange-pilling comes from the scene in the Matrix where Morpheus offers the blue and the red pill to Neo.

This your last chance. After this there is no turning back. You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to. You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, all I’m offering is the truth. Nothing more. ~ Morpheus

The fact that the terms comes from the Matrix is absolutely perfect, because the Matrix is based on Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. Everybody knows the Matrix so let’s talk about the Cave. Inside the cave, people are chained up, in the dark. The only thing they can do is talk to each other and stare forward, where there’s a dim light on the cave’s wall. Someone is moving around objects, throwing shadows on the wall. The people can never see the three-dimensional object, they can only see a shadow, a projection of it, so their world is limited by that knowledge.

Someday a group of people manage to break out of the Cave. They go out into the light, their eyes hurt, the world is massive, they get a panic attack by the lack of a rock ceiling on top of them. It’s vast, it’s too much to bear. And they run back into the cave and tell everyone what they saw, that it’s too bright, too open, too much everything. Objects are real, there’s light everywhere and colours. So many colours, not just the flame, the rock and the shadow.

And they don’t believe them. Maybe they even get angry at them and attack them. Who are these fools to claim that the world is not what they think it is? Who are they to suggest that we’ve all been lied to all our lives?

And that’s the first thing you need to keep in mind when trying to orange pill someone.

Why do some people find it so hard to believe in bitcoin?

The answer is simple. It’s because understanding bitcoin requires acknowledging you’ve been tricked your entire life.

The culture shock is real, I’ve been through it. The stages are as follows:

What is money? You start to learn what money really is, and how fundamentally flawed the Keynesian system has become. You see that the only way forward is by a hard money standard, whether that’s gold or bitcoin. Then you realise that in a world of information, the only logical step is bitcoin. Then why bitcoin? You start to read about it’s properties. It’s antifragile, decentralised. Why is that important? Nobody can control, it great. Why is it like gold that can be attached to an email? Then there’s the anger and disbelief. We’ve been fooled. Why doesn’t everybody see this? You read everything about bitcoin, you listen to podcasts, talk on bitcoin twitter and nostr with other plebs. Nobody seems to have all the answers but they make far more sense than the lies of the mainstream media. You talk to your friends and family, you come off as crazy at best. As I said, you have to acknowledge the trauma the other person is going through. It’s a culture shock, and not many want to go through with it. Think of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, people who got out into the world went back and told everyone that there’s more to life than the shadows on the wall. Or, the same allegory being told by the Matrix, with Cypher wanting to go back, to forget.

We call that Bitcoin Derangement Syndrome, BDS. It’s hilarious but it’s so real. Many early bitcoiners, people who have spend years of their lives either advocating for it or working on it, some making or losing fortunes in the process, go back to the fiat world, shift gears completely, rant and rave against bitcoin and dive back in the Matrix, the Cave, taking the blue pill. They want to be fiat rich, they lie and delude themselves that everything is okay in the world and if they get just enough money they’d be okay.

But they won’t. This is real, and no matter how many lies they tell themselves things will not change unless we change them ourselves. Babies are dying, that’s true. In wars, in artificially induced poverty, in carrying on with the Keynesian ways of thinking of endless imperial expansion and exploitation.

I’ll be honest, bitcoin rewires your brain.

Do you really wanna force that on people?

Yes?

Then let’s read on.

Why is it sometimes so hard to explain, persuade or convince people about bitcoin? Here’s a harsh truth. It’s because you’re the counterparty risk.

When your car breaks down, you go to a mechanic, you seek expert knowledge. He tells you what’s wrong and you generally accept it. Why? Because unless you’re an expert on cars, you don’t have pre-existing knowledge about this specific situation. Nature abhors a vacuum. The mechanic’s knowledge and expertise fills up that vacuum of knowledge.

Why is it different with bitcoin, then?

Because most people believe they already understand money. There’s no vacuum for their knowledge to fill. Like a woman going to a male gynecologist thinking she knows better because she’s the one with the female body, a nocoiner believes they know better because, see? They have been handling and making money all their lives! Who are you to claim things aren’t how they used to think they are?

Yes, sure. You’re the one with the female body, you’re the one with the wallet. But have you actually taken the time to study it? Have you invested the necessary six years in medical school or the 100 hours it takes to grasp bitcoin?

No.

But they don’t accept that. When you make statements about bitcoin, it collides with their pre-existing frame of reference. When that happens, their mind reflexively casts doubts on the new information, actively fights it and rejects it, because it doesn’t conform to what they know. Their mind is the bearer asset, you are the counterparty risk.

Okay, great. How do you overcome this, then?

By taking the time with them. You can’t force someone to get orange-pilled, it’s not shoving knowledge down their throats. They have to do it themselves, so you start small. Plant a seed. Make them question what they know. That tiny seed, just like in Inception, will grow and push aside the other propaganda in their minds, leaving some space for new information to fill the void.

“Why did they stop having money backed by gold?”

That’s one seed.

“Who prints all these new billions?”

Another. Take your pick, it depends on the person you’re talking to.

A good question makes the nocoiner access their accepted knowledge. They usually think they have the answer and you should listen to it, not shutting it down. Ask them to research it further, to back their claims, to look things up. If they don’t have the knowledge, a new vacuum is created and their curiosity will want to fill it up.

Nocoiner: Bitcoin isn’t backed by anything.

You: Okay. Then what would make good money in its place?

Make them talk by asking questions. As they talk, they’ll realise they have massive gaps in their knowledge. You can help them then, but they themselves have to fill up those gaps by asking more questions and getting them to talk more. Why? Because if someone tells something to themselves they will believe it much easier than having you say it to them. Try and lead them to conclusion, a revelation.

When persuading someone, the person talking the most is the one really getting persuaded. Why? Because when you talk you engrave those words into your brain as facts.

Nocoiner: Bitcoin wastes too much energy.

You: How do you determine how much is too much energy to use?

You will never change their minds, they have to change it themselves. You can only help show them the way, they’re the ones that have to do it. Questions are the key to that process.

Tell them less, ask more.

What questions make people curious about bitcoin? You never know, it depends on what ails the person. Think about their pain. If they’re living in Turkey or Argentina, for example, their pain is massive inflation. You might say, “You’re already using USD to protect your monetary value against inflation, right? How about adding BTC to the mix?”

People in those countries generally grasp this concept a lot quicker. The local lira is the crap kind of money, they spend it often. The USD is the good kind of money, they save it, spending it only when absolutely necessary. And gold is the best kind, keeping it hidden in safes and mattresses. Only to be spent in an emergency. They don’t have the financial privilege to insulate them from the need for bitcoin, they already get these layers of hardness in their money, so bitcoin is a lot easier for them.

“What is money?” is another good question. Most people will answer it, and of course it will be flawed and all over the place. Then you might say, “It’s the promise of future value,” and then discuss how bitcoin has a monetary policy that’s planned out for the next 120 years and how nodes and miners facilitate that design. And especially point out how hard it is to change.

“What happened in 1971?” That’s a good one. Get them to look up the fiat monetary system and figure out how it’s not backed by anything. Get them angry at the Keynesian economists, how they’ve ruined entire countries. 2008 money crisis? Inevitable, under the fiat standard. Forget about bitcoin, point your finger towards the rot. It’s all historical fact, they can’t call you a conspiracy theorist. Most people still think that money is backed by gold. Get them to tell it to other people, see their reactions.

This was a part of my guide. Let me know what you think. Soon to be posted at https://georgesaoulidis.com/how-to-orange-pill-people/

@ 134743ca:46019ee7

We have reached 1000🎉🎉🎉 We can't believe it but we have arrived here💜

We are very happy and we want to share it with you, we have been working hard to be able to launch all these new features all at once, today, for you:

New design

https://nostrcheck.me/media/quentin/nostrcheck.me_c7971bf984d68e661ad19740b6116d9b788a3e91ed35f90b.mp4

Nostrcheck.me was born as a small project with the aim of offering nostr address to anyone who did not have their own domain. Over time it grew and we have been very focused on making our backend solid and technologically powerful. It was time to give some love to our visible face, we hope you like it!

https://nostrcheck.me/media/quentin/nostrcheck.me_da527cea258f21f20bdaf31dbf27899169331020a4370813.webp

Visit us to see it in action!

Lightning redirection

https://nostrcheck.me/media/quentin/nostrcheck.me_810d951385157e0fefc43ee0b52ed2ebc6571c38279f98b0.webp

One of the most requested features by our users is the lightning redirects. With this new feature we offer more flexibility to our community by giving them the possibility to choose their own lightning address.

You can use your nostr address as your only address for nostr and lightning, you can try this one for example 😉

quentin@nostrcheck.me

Smoother image upload

https://nostrcheck.me/media/quentin/nostrcheck.me_4eff5bd176146728cbaf70498d4e8d33273ab4e8dc32cd9b.mp4

We have adapted our multimedia upload process to our powerful backend, so we process each upload, we remove all metadata and we compress the uploaded files to improve your sharing experience.

New domain name, nostrverse.net

https://nostrcheck.me/media/quentin/nostrcheck.me_6221aefece0a2b67e7ecf8486b272ce6e53ea7a3fa6e20de.webp

The aim of nostrcheck.me is to offer the widest range of possibilities for everyone. Nostrverse.net joins our family as a private domain like its siblings. Only the first 100 members will be able to get it directly, after that it will only be available by invitation from another member.

If you don't want to stay without your nostr address @nostrverse.net sign up here.

Magnets!! 🧲

http://nostrcheck.me/media/quentin/nostrcheck.me_5ca2e846754cbf91bace34330d2f7fd48ef8e1b50a0c8ba6.webp

Our spirit is as free as the wind, we don't like you to depend on us for the survival of your multimedia files. Every upload to nostrcheck is automatically shared on the bittorrent network, so if you want, you can download all your files using the magnet link and share them with whoever you want!

Improved public gallery

https://nostrcheck.me/media/quentin/nostrcheck.me_1ef64dcd7cf50ee2a4848fbd76d916a42d2aa08b60a77087.mp4

We have made profound improvements to the public gallery, now everything flows fast and beautifully. Our heart is your nostr address, but we know that multimedia uploads are a very important part of your nostr experience.

We have improved our public gallery so you can use it without being registered, with the same limits as a nostrcheck member. We like freedom, and that's why we offer it all to you.

Our passion is nostr and this is how we celebrate it 💜

We will give out 100,000 sats to all the people who follow us and send us a little thank you message on this note.

555 sats to each message of love and affection that we receive, one per pubkey.

We hope to celebrate 10,000 very soon. Thanks for being there 🤗

@ aa55a479:f7598935

Nostrica is the shit.

@ 634bd19e:2247da9b

かけるのこれ？ 日本語入力の取り扱いイベントがおかしいw

@ e25a8b20:9ea36ec9

@nostr:nprofile1qqsrhuxx8l9ex335q7he0f09aej04zpazpl0ne2cgukyawd24mayt8gpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6ur4vgh8wetvd3hhyer9wghxuet5qyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaehgu3wvfskueqpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumr49e4k2grpawm 's relayer is a go library for making custom relays. I've been investigating its capabilities in the past few weeks and I like how customizable it is. I'm not a nostr expert, but I think that the ability to make relays tuned to specific purposes is important for nostr to succeed (e.g. I want a relay to allow people to run competitive lnproxy relays without needing to expose their clearnet IP addresses).

In testing, I've found the performance of the different storage backends available for relayer lacking, but I've been working on a speedier solution based on boltdb! With that in mind, last week I asked nostr:

nostr:nevent1qqswrzwhgr23k4v8fd3wtu9dtjyq873nmkwlyjzf0vhxqt6gy6kssncprpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuendwsh8w6t69e3xj730qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7qg5waehxw309askummw9e3k7mtsw46x2u30qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaehgu3wvfnj77dykj8

Unfortunately none of the suggestions were exactly what I needed but I was able to set up some benchmarks in go and the results are looking great: BenchmarkSQLite3QueryEvents/IDs-8 30 42339015 ns/op BenchmarkSQLite3QueryEvents/Authors-8 36 37080938 ns/op BenchmarkSQLite3QueryEvents/Tags-8 31 41998150 ns/op BenchmarkSQLite3QueryEvents/Kinds-8 18 69550451 ns/op BenchmarkSQLite3QueryEvents/Authors,Kinds-8 48 41373654 ns/op BenchmarkSQLite3QueryEvents/Since-8 9 129129112 ns/op BenchmarkSQLite3QueryEvents/Authors,Since-8 40 47585709 ns/op BenchmarkSQLite3QueryEvents/Authors,Kinds,Since-8 18 64724085 ns/op BenchmarkSQLite3QueryEvents/Tags,Kinds-8 36 49993809 ns/op BenchmarkSQLite3QueryEvents/Tags,Authors-8 34 31319155 ns/op BenchmarkBoltQueryEvents/IDs-8 1591 756493 ns/op BenchmarkBoltQueryEvents/Authors-8 255 4652186 ns/op BenchmarkBoltQueryEvents/Tags-8 264 4566247 ns/op BenchmarkBoltQueryEvents/Kinds-8 250 4772767 ns/op BenchmarkBoltQueryEvents/Authors,Kinds-8 170 6893723 ns/op BenchmarkBoltQueryEvents/Since-8 277 4473123 ns/op BenchmarkBoltQueryEvents/Authors,Since-8 243 4738151 ns/op BenchmarkBoltQueryEvents/Authors,Kinds,Since-8 163 7289618 ns/op BenchmarkBoltQueryEvents/Tags,Kinds-8 190 6502720 ns/op BenchmarkBoltQueryEvents/Tags,Authors-8 705 1755724 ns/op

I'll try to release the code sometime this weekend, but I wanted to share that my boltdb solution is much faster than sqlite for simple queries and even beats sql on fairly complex queries.

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: The blinded statechain protocol has been updated to mitigate the Wagner attack by verifying previous computed values. Coins now require verification of previous signatures and backup transactions. Transfer data is encrypted with the new owner's public key, and a non-identifying key can be used for authentication. Blind signatures are used to ensure security and prevent malicious signatures in bitcoin transactions.

👥 Authors: • moonsettler ( nostr:npub1nt4g4lddyzlky5q9m93tfa6fqpjmhsvnyfkjfsdqf33s8ax7jcmswjd2m3 ) • Tom Trevethan ( nostr:npub1axshsyxsl3vasj4z9549rvwdvhjmh52fw0ayj3ghtmdezx8cnuxqlwyw7n ) • Lloyd Fournier ( nostr:npub1khlhcuz0jrjwa0ayznq2q9agg4zvxfvx5x7jljrvwnpfzngrcf0q7y05yp )

📅 Messages Date Range: 2023-08-06 to 2023-08-10

✉️ Message Count: 5

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 22276

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by Tom Trevethan on 07/08/2023: The blinded statechain protocol has been updated to include mitigation against the Wagner attack by requiring verification of previous computed values by new statecoin owners.

✉️ Message by moonsettler on 08/08/2023: The author discusses an update to the blinded statechain protocol to mitigate the Wagner attack and ensure the honesty of computed values.

✉️ Message by Tom Trevethan on 09/08/2023: Coins in the statechain protocol require verification of previous signatures and backup transactions. Transfer data is encrypted with the new owner's public key, and a non-identifying key can be used for authentication with the server.

✉️ Message by Lloyd Fournier on 10/08/2023: The sender is questioning the use of schnorr blind signatures in the statechain protocol and the potential for malicious signatures. They also suggest enforcing sequential blind signing to prevent attacks.

✉️ Message by Tom Trevethan on 10/08/2023: Blind signatures are used in the statechain protocol for bitcoin transactions to ensure security and prevent malicious signatures. The server generates partial signatures, but does not have access to the full key, message, or final signature. The receiver must verify all previous backup transactions and the total number of signatures before accepting the coin.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: Silent payment addresses should have an expiration date to prevent funds from being lost forever. Adding a field to encode the expiration date is suggested, with different byte lengths for different granularities. However, there is skepticism about the effectiveness of expiration dates and concerns about potential drawbacks. Some propose using a new BIP 21 URI parameter to enforce expiration at the application layer instead.

👥 Authors: • Samson Mow ( nostr:npub1kak8yfezzae4wds05nj6kr0k43hv6c524tqx8qggafnqak5r2hqqyeucdz ) • josibake ( nostr:npub1lc8fsuj6ffha9xjpq7l9cfn0ylhfw6jm4gyjfudpvet7yvxpv5gq83p9xr ) • Dan Gould ( nostr:npub1l58t68e4t3wgtva5enuvr4aaxxlut7srnhx88avfyfv25jzhkedq6nxs5k ) • Brandon Black ( nostr:npub1txgfckk6qxy5yh6c7sag0m4sjycag8fn9xx7jj5efpf05s7ztt7s5grmss ) • Peter Todd ( nostr:npub1m230cem2yh3mtdzkg32qhj73uytgkyg5ylxsu083n3tpjnajxx4qqa2np2 )

📅 Messages Date Range: 2023-08-04 to 2023-08-10

✉️ Message Count: 9

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 36629

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by Peter Todd on 04/08/2023: Silent Payment addresses, which allow for multiple payments without privacy concerns, should have an expiration date to prevent funds from being lost forever. Adding a 3-byte field to encode the expiration date is a simple solution. Wallets should have a default expiration date and attempts to pay an expired address should fail.

✉️ Message by Brandon Black on 04/08/2023: Adding a field to silent payment addresses to encode expiration dates in terms of days after an epoch can fix the risk of non-expiring addresses in Bitcoin. Custom compact encoding can be used for different levels of granularity.

✉️ Message by Peter Todd on 05/08/2023: Adding a field to silent payment addresses to encode expiration dates is suggested, with different byte lengths for different granularities.

✉️ Message by Peter Todd on 05/08/2023: Samson Mow questions the 180-year limit for planning, suggesting a longer timeframe, and provides examples of historical inventions.

✉️ Message by Samson Mow on 04/08/2023: Wallet addresses generated from compromised or lost wallets can result in lost funds. Silent Payment addresses should have an expiration date, such as 180 years, to prevent this.

✉️ Message by Brandon Black on 05/08/2023: The proposal suggests using different byte lengths to encode expiration times in Bitcoin addresses, with varying granularities. The author argues against a fixed granularity and explains the potential degradation over time.

✉️ Message by josibake on 06/08/2023: The author acknowledges the feedback on expiration dates in Bitcoin but expresses skepticism about their effectiveness and potential drawbacks. They highlight scenarios where expiration dates may cause issues and suggest exploring a wallet protocol instead. They also mention privacy concerns and the need for enforceability by consensus. Overall, expiration dates are seen as a separate problem from the scope of BIP352.

✉️ Message by Dan Gould on 08/08/2023: Silent Payments could solve the problem of address expiration by using a new BIP 21 URI parameter req-exp= to enforce expiration at the application layer.

✉️ Message by Peter Todd on 10/08/2023: The author is skeptical of expiration dates for Bitcoin addresses as they may weaken silent payments and not solve certain problems.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ 3bf0c63f:aefa459d

Things that we mostly can't fix, but that maybe could have been done better if they were here from the beginning -- or something like that.

• The NOTICE message would have been better if it had structure like OK messages have. That would have allowed a more direct communication between relays and users, instead of relays being inside a client black box.
• Choosing secp256k1 felt cool and maybe it still feels cool because it is the Bitcoin curve, but since many people have pointed out that other curves and algorithms are much faster maybe picking those would have been better.
• Writing a spec for direct messages and implementing them was bad. In my defense, it was an attempt to please the public, but still I should have not have done that, or thought more about it before doing it.
• Thinking that kind 1 should be used for all the things "text" just restricted the ability of clients to do different interfaces. If we had different kinds for replies, quotes, comments and "root" posts from the beginning that would have been better.
• For a long time I didn't realize Nostr wasn't useful just for "social networking" things. I wonder what else could have been better designed in the relay-client interface if the needs of non-social-networking apps were kept in mind.
• The querying system is sometimes too generic, it could have been better if it was more restrictive, but more complete. For example: allowing generic querying over tags is weird, can lead to O(n²) issues in some cases and relays are left to fend for themselves -- on the other hand we can't query for the absence of some tags. But I don't know how any of these things could have been better even today, so maybe it wasn't so bad.
• Making the events be JSON: sometimes I think this was a bad idea and a binary format would have been better, but most of the times I think Nostr wouldn't have become any popular at all if this was the case -- also binary is slower than JSON in JavaScript, so I guess this wasn't a completely bad choice. Perhaps if something like NSON had been adopted from the start, though, that would have been better for everybody.

When I decided to write this I had one item in mind, but when I started I forgot what that was. I'll add it here back when I remember.

@ 32e18276:5c68e245

Hey guys,

I spent some time this weekend fixing a bunch of the bugs that were introduced in the latest nostrdb refactor. See the changelog below for the full list of changes in the latest build!

Planned this week

I have a big list of things I'm planning on adding to Damus this week:

• Lists!
• Zap improvements: Bringing back top zap comments in threads, profile zap comments in notifications, Private DM Zaps
• Video player improvements
• Sharing improvements (share to damus, etc)

Make sure to come back in a week to see how much I could get done!

Changelog

Added

• Add close button to custom reactions (Suhail Saqan)
• Add ability to change order of custom reactions (Suhail Saqan)
• Adjustable font size (William Casarin)

Changed

• Show renotes in Notes timeline (William Casarin)

Fixed

• Ensure the person you're replying to is the first entry in the reply description (William Casarin)
• Don't cutoff text in notifications (William Casarin)
• Fix wikipedia url detection with parenthesis (William Casarin)
• Fixed old notifications always appearing on first start (William Casarin)
• Fix issue with slashes on relay urls causing relay connection problems (William Casarin)
• Fix rare crash triggered by local notifications (William Casarin)
• Fix crash when long-pressing reactions (William Casarin)
• Fixed nostr reporting decoding (William Casarin)
• Dismiss qr screen on scan (Suhail Saqan)
• Show QRCameraView regardless of same user (Suhail Saqan)
• Fix wiggle when long press reactions (Suhail Saqan)
• Fix reaction button breaking scrolling (Suhail Saqan)
• Fix crash when muting threads (Bryan Montz)

@ 3bf0c63f:aefa459d

Things that we mostly can't fix, but that maybe could have been done better if they were here from the beginning -- or something like that.

• Choosing secp256k1 felt cool and maybe it still feels cool because it is the Bitcoin curve, but since many people have pointed out that other curves and algorithms are much faster maybe picking those would have been better.
• Writing a spec for direct messages and implementing them was bad. In my defense, it was an attempt to please the public, but still I should have not have done that, or thought more about it before doing it.
• For a long time I didn't realize Nostr wasn't useful just for "social networking" things. I wonder what else could have been better designed in the relay-client interface if the needs of non-social-networking apps were kept in mind.
• The querying system is sometimes too generic, it could have been better if it was more restrictive, but more complete. For example: allowing generic querying over tags is weird, can lead to O(n²) issues in some cases and relays are left to fend for themselves -- on the other hand we can't query for the absence of some tags. But I don't know how any of these things could have been better even today, so maybe it wasn't so bad.
• Making the events be JSON: sometimes I think this was a bad idea and a binary format would have been better, but most of the times I think Nostr wouldn't have become any popular at all if this was the case -- also binary is slower than JSON in JavaScript, so I guess this wasn't a completely bad choice. Perhaps if something like NSON had been adopted from the start, though, that would have been better for everybody.

When I decided to write this I had one item in mind, but when I started I forgot what that was. I'll add it here back when I remember.

@ 00000001:a21169a7

Reportage and opinion photography is a complex and multifaceted art form that encompasses a broad range of approaches and styles. It can be understood as a statement or a suggestion, an interpretation of the world around us through the lens of a camera.

If we consider that any photograph is a selected and parcelled snapshot of the photographable universe, then it's reasonable to think of photography as a mirror, a reflection of ourselves in relation to the world around us. The captured image can reveal as much about the photographed subject as it does about the photographer, unveiling their perceptions and feelings about reality.

Within documentary photography, there are two predominant ways of selecting what will be photographed, two attitudes that reflect different world views. The first is the "decisive statement," where the photographer clearly points out certain moments considered decisive for their interpretation of the facts. This attitude focuses on significant moments and events, selected for their relevance and their potential to convey an opinion about life.

The second attitude is one of "suggestion" or insinuation. Here, the photographer leans towards moments and situations that seem inconsequential, with the intention of conveying to the viewer a suggestion rather than a clear statement of reality. Rather than highlighting decisive moments, this approach seeks to capture the essence of everyday life, the details that often go unnoticed but can reveal much about human nature and the world in which we live.

Robert Frank, The Americans.

A notable example of this approach is Robert Frank, who in the 1950s distinguished himself by rejecting the concept of the decisive moment in reportage. Frank criticized Cartier Bresson, claiming that the latter was more interested in formal beauty and composition than in the true emotional impact. Frank defended the idea that any moment could be decisive, a revolutionary idea that contradicted the traditional notion of the decisive moment.

Cartier-Bresson

Authors who practice the reportage of suggestion focus on inconsequential and non-central moments of a situation. Their choice of what to capture and how to do it differs significantly from those photographers who seek the decisive moment. Instead of focusing on the main events of a story, these photographers give prominence to scenes and moments that others might discard due to their apparent argumentative banality and formal inconsistency.

These photographers often seek an existential experience rather than an audience. They are not interested in popular acceptance, but in exploring and understanding their own experience of life. Many of them photographed from "within," using their own biography as raw material for their images.

The use of artifacts, such as grain, blur, moving images, use of poor cameras, disjointed frames, etc., not only does not pose a problem, but is sometimes desired. These artifacts function as poetic imprints on the image, suggesting that if life can be confusing, it can also be represented that way. Nan Goldin

Some contemporary photographers who follow this approach include Nan Goldin, Corinne Day, and Natacha Merritt. Like their predecessors, these photographers explore personal and private topics with relentless honesty, bringing taboo topics to light and seeking themselves through photography. Although their approach is personal, their ultimate goal is to capture universal feelings of love, friendship, pain, and sadness. Their work stands in opposition to traditional journalistic reportage, offering a unique and deeply personal vision of life.

@ 7f5c2b4e:a818d75d

ترجمه تهیه شده توسط nostr:npub1cpazafytvafazxkjn43zjfwtfzatfz508r54f6z6a3rf2ws8223qc3xxpk

---

این راهنما به زبان های زیر در دسترس می باشد:

• English: nostr:naddr1qqxnzd3cxy6rjv3hx5cnyde5qgs87hptfey2p607ef36g6cnekuzfz05qgpe34s2ypc2j6x24qvdwhgrqsqqqa28lxc9p6
• French: nostr:naddr1qqxnzd3cxyunqvfhxy6rvwfjqyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtcpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33xpshw7ntde4xwdtjx4kxz6nwwg6nxdpn8phxgcmedfukcem3wdexuun5wy6kwunnxsun2a35xfckxdnpwaek5dp409enw0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2qgawaehxw309a6ku6tkv4e8xefwdehhxarjd93kstnvv9hxgtczyzd9w67evpranzz2jw4m9wcygcyjhxsmcae6g5s58el5vhjnsa6lgqcyqqq823cmvvp6c thanks to nostr:npub1nftkhktqglvcsj5n4wetkpzxpy4e5x78wwj9y9p70ar9u5u8wh6qsxmzqs
• Chinese: nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub1ejxswthae3nkljavznmv66p9ahp4wmj4adux525htmsrff4qym9sz2t3tv
• Swedish: nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub19jk45jz45gczwfm22y9z69xhaex3nwg47dz84zw096xl6z62amkqj99rv7
• Spanish: nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub138s5hey76qrnm2pmv7p8nnffhfddsm8sqzm285dyc0wy4f8a6qkqtzx624
• Dutch: nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub1equrmqway3qxw3dkssymusxkwgwrqypfgeqx0lx9pgjam7gnj4ysaqhkj6
• Arabic: nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub1nje4ghpkjsxe5thcd4gdt3agl2usxyxv3xxyx39ul3xgytl5009q87l02j
• German: nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub1eseajvcuqgk6dy98zndje76hcd485zwmhjx4ztgnw4yruq68lhxq45cqvg
• Japanese: nostr:naddr1qqf8wetvvdhk6efdw3hj6mn0wd6z66nsqgs87hptfey2p607ef36g6cnekuzfz05qgpe34s2ypc2j6x24qvdwhgrqsqqqa28z85v8z by nostr:npub1wh69w45awqnlsxw7jt5tkymets87h6t4phplkx6ug2ht2qkssswswntjk0
• Russian: nostr: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 by nostr:npub10awzknjg5r5lajnr53438ndcyjylgqsrnrtq5grs495v42qc6awsj45ys7

---

سلام، دوست ناستریچ من!

ناستر یک پدیده جدید است و چند گام برای آسان تر کردن ورود به آن و غنی تر کردن تجربه آن هست.

👋 خوش آمدید

از آنجا که دارید این متن را می خوانید پس احتمالا پیش از این با بارگیری یک اپ موبایل (مثلا داموس، اماتیست یا پلبستر) یا باز کردن یک کلاینت وب ناستر (مثلا اسنورت سوشال، ناسترگرام یا آیریس) به آن پیوسته اید. مهم است که تازه واردین گام های پیشنهادی اپ مورد نظر را پیروی کنند - مراحل آغازین تمام اطلاعات پایه را ارائه می کنند، لازم تنظیمات خاصی انجام دهید مگر آنکه تمایل داشته باشید. اگر به این یادداشت برخورده اید و هنوز "حساب کاربری" ناستر ندارید، میتوانید از این راهنمای گام به گام تهیه شده توسط nostr:npub1cly0v30agkcfq40mdsndzjrn0tt76ykaan0q6ny80wy034qedpjsqwamhz پیروی کنید.

---

🤙 خوش بگذره

ناستر ساخته شده تا مردم بتوانند وصل شوند، شنیده شوند، و خوش بگذرانند. هدف کلی همین است (مسلما کاربردهای جدی زیادی از جمله ابزار آزادی بیان برای مبارزان راه آزادی و افشاگران هم وجود دارد اما این بخش درخور یک مقاله جدا است)، پس اگر احساس می کنید چیزی مشکل است به هریک از ناستریچ های با سابقه مراجعه کنید و ماخوشحال می شویم که کمک کنیم. تعامل با ناستر اصلا سخت نیست، ولی در مقایسه با پلتفرم های سنتی کمی پیچیدگی دارد، پس پرسیدن سؤال کاملا طبیعی است (و توصیه می شود).

لیست غیررسمی از سفیران ناستر که با کمال میل کمک می کنند تا در ناستر جا بیفتید:

nostr:naddr1qqg5ummnw3ezqstdvfshxumpv3hhyuczypl4c26wfzswnlk2vwjxky7dhqjgnaqzqwvdvz3qwz5k3j4grrt46qcyqqq82vgwv96yu

به همه ناستریچ های این لیست نشان سفیر ناستر داده شده تا یافتن و دنبال کردن آنان آسان تر باشد

---

⚡️ روشن کردن زپ

زپ یکی از تفاوت هایی است که ممکن است پس از پیوستن به ناستر متوجه آن شده باشید. زپ به کاربران امکان می دهد تا با ارسال ارزش بی درنگ، از تولید محتوی مفید و جالب حمایت کنند. این امکان از طریق بیتکوین و شبکه لایتنینگ فراهم شده است. این پروتکل های پرداخت به شما امکان می دهند که به‌طور آنی مقداری ساتوشی (کوچکترین واحد شبکه بیتکوین) بفرستید، درست به راحتی لایک کردن پست کسی در پلتفرم های سنتی رسانه اجتماعی. ما به این مدل می گوییم ارزش-برای-ارزش و می توانید درباره این مدل عالی کسب درامد اینجا بیشتر بخوانید: https://dergigi.com/value/

این یادداشت tr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 که زپ را به خوبی معرفی کرده است را نیز ببینید.

بهتر است زپ را فعال کنید حتی اگر خود را تولید کننده محتوی به شمار نمی آورید - مردم احتمالا برخی یادداشت های شما را ارزشمند خواهند یافت و می خواهند مقداری ساتوشی به شما بفرستند. آسان ترین راه دریافت ارزش در ناستر فقط در چند مرحله است:

1. کیف پول ساتوشی را بارگیری کنید - احتمالا برای کسانی که در بیتکوین و لایتنینگ تازه‌کار هستند بهترین انتخاب مناسب دستگاه موبایل است. توجه کنید که کیف پول های بسیاری وجود دارند و می توانید از هر کدام که می پسندید استفاده کنید. ضمنا، فراموش نکنید که برگردید و از کیف پول خود بکاپ بگیرید.
2. "دریافت" را بزنید
3. روی آدرس لایتنینگی (رشته ای که شبیه آدرس ایمیل است) که در صفحه می بینید بزنید تا در کلیپبورد کپی شود.
4. آدرس کپی شده را در جای مربوطه در کلاینت ناستر وارد کنید. (همان جایی که می گوید "آدرس لایتنینگ بیتکوین"، "آدرسLN" یا عباراتی مشابه این).

---

📫 یک آدرس ناستر بگیرید

آدرس ناستر، که اغلب به آن "شناسه " می گویند، شبیه آدرس ایمیل است:

🔍 کمک می کند حساب کاربریتان به راحتی شناخته و به اشتراک گذاشته شود
✔️ به عنوان تایید کاربر انسانی عمل می کند

---

مثالی از آدرس ناستر: Tony@nostr.21ideas.org _ این برای به یاد سپاری و سپس وارد کردن در اپ ناستر جهت یافتن کاربر مورد نظر آسانتر است._

---

برای دریافت آدرس ناستر می توانید از خدمات پولی مثل ناسترچک (ارائه شده توسط nostr:npub138s5hey76qrnm2pmv7p8nnffhfddsm8sqzm285dyc0wy4f8a6qkqtzx624) یا خدمات رایگان مانند ناسترپلبز ارائه شده توسط (nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424) استفاده کنید. هر دو مزایای خود را دارند و انتخاب هریک به تصمیم شما بستگی دارد. راه دیگر دریافت آدرس ناستر استفاده از افزونه مرورگر است. در این باره اینجا بیشتر یاد بگیرید.

---

🙇‍♀️ یادگیری مقدمات

در پشت صحنه، ناستر با پلتفرم های اجتماعی سنتی بسیار متفاوت است، بنابر این درک مقدماتی از اینکه ناستر چگونه کار می کند برای تازه واردان مفید است. اشتباه نکنید، من نمی گویم باید یک زبان برنامه نویسی یا جزئیات فنی پروتکل را یاد بگیرید. منظور من این است که داشتن دید کلی تر و درک تفاوت بین ناستر با توییتر/مدیوم/ریدیت بسیار کمک خواهد کرد. برای مثال، هیچ گذرواژه و ورود به حسابی وجود ندارد، به جای آن شما کلیدهای خصوصی عمومی دارید. من وارد جزئیات نمی شوم زیرا منابع مفصلی برای درک کامل ناستر وجود دارند. تمام منابع قابل توجه در این صفحه راه‌اندازی توسط nostr:npub12gu8c6uee3p243gez6cgk76362admlqe72aq3kp2fppjsjwmm7eqj9fle6 با 💜 به دقت گردآوری شده اند.

اطلاعاتی که در منابع یاد شده موجود است به امن نگه داشتن کلیدها یا به عبارتی حساب کاربری تان هم کمک می کنند، پس مهم است که نگاهی به آن ها بیندازید.

---

🤝 اتصال

امکان اتصال به افراد بااستعداد[^3] ناستر را خاص کرده است. اینجا همه می توانند شنیده شوند و نمی توان کسی را اخراج کرد. چند راه ساده برای یافتن افراد جالب در ناستر وجود دارد:

• برای یافتن کسانی که در توییتر دنبال می کنید:https://www.nostr.directory/ ابزاری عالی است.
• برای دنبال کردن افرادی که معتمدین شما دنبال می کنند: نمایه کسی را که با او علایق مشترک دارید ببینید، و لیست کسانی را که او دنبال می کند بررسی کرده و با آن ها ارتباط بگیرید.

• خبرنامه عمومی را ببینید: تمام کلاینت های ناستر (اپ ناستر به بیان دیگر) سربرگی دارند که خبرنامه عمومی یا همگانی را نمایش می دهد، که تمام یادداشت ها را از همه کاربران ناستر نشان می دهند. یا اینکه کسانی را به نظرتان جالب می آیند دنبال کنید (البته باید شکیبا باشید زیرا ممکن است به مقداری مطالب اسپم بربخورید).

• از #هشتگ استفاده کنید: هشتگ ها روشی عالی برای تمرکز روی مطالب مورد علاقه هستند. به سادگی روی یک #هشتگ بزنید و یادداشت های بیشتری در ارتباط با موضوع خواهید دید. و نیز می توانید هشتگ ها را در اپی که استفاده می کنید جستجو کنید. فراموش نکنید هنگام نوشتن یادداشت از هشتگ استفاده کنید تا احتمال دیده شدن آن را بیشتر کنید.

https://nostr.build/i/0df18c4a9b38f1d9dcb49a5df3e552963156927632458390a9393d6fee286631.jpg تصویری از داشبورد https://nostrgraph.net/ ساخت nostr:npub1ktw5qzt7f5ztrft0kwm9lsw34tef9xknplvy936ddzuepp6yf9dsjrmrvj

---

🗺️ کاوش

پنج گامی که برشمرده شد شروع عالی برای بهبود تجربه شما در ناستر است، اما هنوز امکانات بیشتری برای یافتن و لذت بردن هست! ناستر صرفا جایگزین توییتر نیست، بلکه امکانات آن نامحدود است.

نگاهی به چند پروژه جالب و مفید ناستر بیاندازید:

• https://nostrapps.com لیستی از اپ های ناستر
• https://nostrplebs.com/ – NIP-05 و سایر مزایای ناستر را بگیرید (پولی)
• https://nostrcheck.me/ – آدرس ناستر، بارگذاری رسانه، رله
• https://nostr.build/ – بارگذاری و مدیریت رسانه و بیشتر
• https://nostr.band/ – اطلاعات شبکه ناستر و کاربران
• https://zaplife.lol/ –آمار زپ ها
• https://nostrit.com/ – یادداشت زمانبندی شده
• https://nostrnests.com/ – مشابه اسپیس توییتر
• https://nostryfied.online/ - بکاپ اطلاعات ناستر شما
• https://www.wavman.app/ - پخش کننده موسیقی ناستر

---

📻 رله ها

پس از آشنایی با ناستر حتما به راهنمایی که درباره رله های ناستر نوشته ام سربزنید: https://lnshort.it/nostr-relays. البته این موضوعی نیست که در ابتدای راه فکر شما را مشغول کند، ولی برای مطالعات بعدی مهم است.

---

📱 ناستر در موبایل

تجربه خوشایند ناستر در دستگاه موبایل نیز ممکن است. این راهنما کمک می کند بدون هیچ مشکلی به اپلیکیشن های ناستر در گوشی هوشمند خود وارد شوید، یادداشت ارسال کنید، زپ بزنید، و غیره: https://lnshort.it/nostr-mobile

---

ممنون که خواندید و شما را در سرزمین ناستر می بینم.

nostr:npub10awzknjg5r5lajnr53438ndcyjylgqsrnrtq5grs495v42qc6awsj45ys7

---

@ 5afa711a:eae0d7b8

We hear a lot about heart disease, and how it is caused by cholesterol, but we rarely hear much detail. Let's talk about the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, which is the initial stage of cardiovascular disease.

Atherosclerosis is a chronic progressive inflammatory disease that affects the coronary, cerebral, peripheral arteries and the aorta. It begins with fatty streak formation, and ends with plaque formation that can rupture and cause a heart attack/stroke or other complications. It is important to understand that by nature atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease, which is why hsCRP (hs stands for highly sensitive, CRP is a non-specific inflammatory marker) is a marker of vascular inflammation, independent of cholesterol.

Does atherosclerosis occur in the veins? No, it does not, as the name also implies. The reason why is that for an inflammatory process to begin, an injury first needs to occur. Inflammation is, in its most basic definition, a response to injury and consists of 5 non-specific elements: calor (warmness), rubor (redness), dolor (pain), tumor (swelling), functio laesa (dysfunction). You can test this by just taking a pen, impressing it on your skin and moving it in a line. You will notice the skin starts tingling, becomes red and warm to the touch for a short while. We are taught this early in medical school, which is why I am showing off my knowledge of latin ;) . After this initial stage of injury, the body launches a more complex response that involves the immune system – various chemicals signal your body's cleanup crew, the white blood cells, to gather in the damaged tissue. If the damage was significant enough, or long enough to cause destruction of cells (like a burn injury), then these cells and tissue induce the generation of fibrous scar tissue.

Why am I telling you all this? Well, the reason why atherosclerosis occurs in the arteries is because arteries are constantly exposed to a pulsating high blood pressure and turbulent blood flow, especially at bifurcation points. Veins are limp and exposed to low pressure, which is why there is never any injury to induce the process of atherosclerosis. A significant exception to this is the great saphenous vein when used in a coronary bypass, but in that situation the vein becomes exposed to high blood pressures, like an artery would, and can indeed develop atherosclerotic plaques. Put simply, the initial cause of atherosclerosis is arterial injury, caused by blood pressure and turbulent blood flow. This is why hypertension is an important risk factor for the development of heart disease.

So why do I believe cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease? Because if it was, then we would expect to see plaques forming in the venous system, which we simply don't. Cholesterol is a vitally important molecule. It is the basis of every single steroid hormone in your body – vitamin D, glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, testosterone, etc., and forms around 40% of the cell membrane. If cells become damaged due to injury, they need to repair, and to repair, they need cholesterol. That is why fatty streaks form, it is a consequence of inflammation caused by injury to the inner walls (endothelium) of arteries.

The density of firemen is correlated to fire, but firemen don't cause fires to occur. This is similar to cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is increased in some patients with heart disease because it is a marker of inflammation and damage.

What can worsen inflammation? A process called glycation, which occurs with elevated levels of blood sugar, like in diabetes, which is why diabetes is the biggest risk factor for developing heart disease. Smoking and obesity come next, with both being associated with a higher degree of inflammation, and are also both more correlated with heart disease than hypercholesterolemia on its own.

It is for this reason that it is vitally important to maintain a good body weight and not become diabetic. Both of these can be managed through diet, or at least be improved with diet. The easiest risk factor to get rid of is probably smoking, but people are already quite aware of the harmfulness of smoking at least. Hypertension is a correlate of obesity, and can similarly be managed partially through diet, but you should definitely consult your GP about it.

I hope you learned something useful with this. If you like the content, start following me on nostr, and maybe give it a boost. See ya next time!

@ 4ce6abbd:94a514dd

Hi

I'm very happy to see this space on NOSTR!

@ 7f5c2b4e:a818d75d

この記事は nostr:npub1wh69w45awqnlsxw7jt5tkymets87h6t4phplkx6ug2ht2qkssswswntjk0 によって、日本語訳されました。

---

この記事は以下の言語でもご覧になれます:

• 英語：nostr:naddr1qqxnzd3cxy6rjv3hx5cnyde5qgs87hptfey2p607ef36g6cnekuzfz05qgpe34s2ypc2j6x24qvdwhgrqsqqqa28lxc9p6
• フランス語：nostr:naddr1qqxnzd3cxyunqvfhxy6rvwfjqyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtcpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33xpshw7ntde4xwdtjx4kxz6nwwg6nxdpn8phxgcmedfukcem3wdexuun5wy6kwunnxsun2a35xfckxdnpwaek5dp409enw0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2qgawaehxw309a6ku6tkv4e8xefwdehhxarjd93kstnvv9hxgtczyzd9w67evpranzz2jw4m9wcygcyjhxsmcae6g5s58el5vhjnsa6lgqcyqqq823cmvvp6c thanks to nostr:npub1nftkhktqglvcsj5n4wetkpzxpy4e5x78wwj9y9p70ar9u5u8wh6qsxmzqs
• 中国語：nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub1ejxswthae3nkljavznmv66p9ahp4wmj4adux525htmsrff4qym9sz2t3tv
• スウェーデン語：nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub19jk45jz45gczwfm22y9z69xhaex3nwg47dz84zw096xl6z62amkqj99rv7
• スペイン語：nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub138s5hey76qrnm2pmv7p8nnffhfddsm8sqzm285dyc0wy4f8a6qkqtzx624
• オランダ語：nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub1equrmqway3qxw3dkssymusxkwgwrqypfgeqx0lx9pgjam7gnj4ysaqhkj6
• アラビア語：nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub1nje4ghpkjsxe5thcd4gdt3agl2usxyxv3xxyx39ul3xgytl5009q87l02j
• ドイツ語：nostr: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 thanks to nostr:npub1eseajvcuqgk6dy98zndje76hcd485zwmhjx4ztgnw4yruq68lhxq45cqvg
• ロシア語：nostr: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 by nostr:npub10awzknjg5r5lajnr53438ndcyjylgqsrnrtq5grs495v42qc6awsj45ys7

---

こんにちは、親愛なるノストリッチさん！

Nostrは全く新しいムーブメントです。はじめの一歩をよりスムーズに、より豊かにするためのいくつかの手順をご紹介しましょう。

👋 ようこそ

これを読んでいるあなたは、すでにモバイルアプリをダウンロードしてNostrに参加しているはずです (例：Damus, Amethyst, Plebstr)。もしくは以下のウェブクライアントかもしれません (例：snort.social, Nostrgram, Iris)。初心者の方であれば、選んだアプリに合った手順に従うことが重要です。ただし、最低限必要な手順はどのアプリにおいても基本は同じですので、ベーシック以上のことを知る必要はありません（もちろん、知りたければトライしてみましょう）。もしあなたが、この記事を偶然見つけて、まだNostr【アカウント】を取得していない場合は、以下のリンクをご覧ください：いちばん簡単なステップリスト by nostr:npub1cly0v30agkcfq40mdsndzjrn0tt76ykaan0q6ny80wy034qedpjsqwamhz.

---

🤙 楽しもう

Nostrは、人々が確実につながれ、意見を聞いてもらえ、そして、その過程を楽しむことができるように設計されています。これが重要なのです（もちろん、自由の戦士や内部告発者のためのツールであるなど、深刻な使用例もたくさんありますが、それは別の記事で書くことにしましょう）。ですから、何か難しい感じることがあれば、経験豊富なノストリッチたちに声をかけてください。私たちは歓迎します。Nostrでの交流は決して難しいものではありませんが、従来のプラットフォームと比べるといくつか特殊な点があります（でも何も心配することはありません）。

非公式 Nostrアンバサダーリストはこちら：

nostr:naddr1qqg5ummnw3ezqstdvfshxumpv3hhyuczypl4c26wfzswnlk2vwjxky7dhqjgnaqzqwvdvz3qwz5k3j4grrt46qcyqqq82vgwv96yu

リストに掲載されたすべてのノストリッチには、Nostrアンバサダー バッジが授与されていますので、簡単に彼らを見つけることができ、また、フォローすることができます。

---

⚡️ ザップしよう

Zap（ザップ）は、Nostrに参加したら最初に気づく違いの1つです。ザップはNostrユーザーが即座に価値を送ることを可能にし、便利で楽しいコンテンツの作成をサポートします。これはビットコインとライトニングネットワークによって実現しました。これらの分散型決済プロトコルにより、従来のソーシャルメディアプラットフォームで誰かの投稿に「いいね！」をするのと同じくらい簡単に、satoshi / sats（ビットコインネットワークの最小単位）を即座に送ることができます。私たちはこのモデルをValue-4-Value（バリューフォーバリュー）と呼んでいて、この究極のマネタイズモデルについての詳細は以下をご覧ください：https://dergigi.com/value/

おすすめ記事 by nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 では【ザップとは何か？】詳しく書かれてます。

あなたがコンテンツクリエイターでないとしても、ザップを有効にすべきです - 人々はあなたの投稿のいくつかに価値を見いだし、あなたにsatoshiを送りたいと思うかもしれません。Nostrで価値を受け取る最も簡単な方法は、以下の2ステップです：

1. Wallet of Satoshiをダウンロードする - ビットコインとライトニングを、スマホで初めて使うなら、おそらくベストチョイスのはずです[^1] なお、他にもたくさんのウォレットがありますので、ご自分に合ったものをお選びください。また、ウォレットはバックアップを必ずお忘れなく。
2. 【Receive / 受信】をタップする。
3. 画面に表示されているライトニングアドレス（メールアドレスのように見える文字列）をタップして、クリップボードにコピーします。
4. コピーしたアドレスをNostrクライアント内にある、対応箇所に貼り付けます（対応箇所には【Bitcoin Lightning Address / ビットコイン・ライトニングアドレス】や、【LN Address / LNアドレス】などのような記載があり、使用しているアプリによって異なります）。

---

📫 Nostrアドレスを取得しよう

Nostrのアドレスは、Nostrの諸先輩たちによってしばしば【NIP-05 identifier / NIP-05識別子】と呼ばれているもので、電子メールのように見え：

🔍 アカウントの発見と共有を簡単にします ✔️ あなたが人間であることの証明に役立ちます

---

以下がNostrのアドレスの例です：Tony@nostr.21ideas.org Nostrアドレスがあれば、どのNostrアプリであろうが、対応するユーザーを簡単に見つけることができます。

---

Nostrアドレスを取得するには、次のような無料サービスを利用できますNostr Check (by nostr:npub138s5hey76qrnm2pmv7p8nnffhfddsm8sqzm285dyc0wy4f8a6qkqtzx624) または有料サービスですがNostr Plebs (by nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424) もおすすめです。どちらも異なる特典を提供していて、どちらを選ぶかはあなた次第です。また、Nostrアドレスを取得するもう1つの方法は、ブラウザの拡張機能を活用することです。この方法の詳細はこちらをご覧ください。

---

🙇‍♀️ 基本を知ろう

Nostrは、従来のソーシャル・プラットフォームとは大きく異なるため、基本的なことを理解しておくことは、あなたのような新しいユーザーにとって有益です。誤解しないでほしいのは、プログラミング言語やプロトコルの技術的な詳細を学べと言っているのではありません。私が言いたいのは、NostrとTwitter / Medium / Redditの違いを理解し、より大きな視野を持つことはとてもためになるということです。例えば、パスワードやログイン機能はなく、代わりに秘密鍵と公開鍵が使われています。でも、難しくはありません。Nostrを理解するのに役立つ膨大なリソースがありますのでご安心を。このきちんと整理されたランディングページ by nostr:npub12gu8c6uee3p243gez6cgk76362admlqe72aq3kp2fppjsjwmm7eqj9fle6 には、💜とともにあなたが知るべきすべての情報が載っています。

これらのリソースが提供する情報は、あなたのNostrキー（つまりあなたのアカウント）を保護するのにも役立ちます。

---

🤝 つながろう

優秀な [^3] 人たちとつながる能力こそが、Nostrを特別なものにしています。ここでは誰もが話を聞いてもらうことができ、誰も排除されることはありません。Nostrで面白い人を見つける簡単な方法はいくつかあります：

• ツイッターでフォローしている人を探す：https://www.nostr.directory/はそのための素晴らしいツールです。
• 信頼できる人がフォローしている人をフォローする：同じ興味を持つ人のプロフィールを見て、その人がフォローしている人のリストをチェックし、その人とつながろう。

• グローバルフィードを見てみる：すべてのNostrクライアント（Nostrアプリ）には、すべてのNostrユーザーの投稿を集約したグローバルフィードに切り替えるタブがあります。興味のある人をただフォローしてみましょう（我慢してください - グローバルフィードでは大量のスパムを見ることになるかもしれません）。

• ハッシュタグ # を活用しよう：ハッシュタグは好きなトピックに集中するのに最適な方法です。気になる # ハッシュタグをタップするだけで、そのトピックに関連する投稿がさらに表示されます。また、使っているアプリでハッシュタグを検索することもできます。発見力を高めるために、あなたが投稿する際も、ハッシュタグを使うことをお忘れなく。

https://nostr.build/i/0df18c4a9b38f1d9dcb49a5df3e552963156927632458390a9393d6fee286631.jpg スクリーンショット https://nostrgraph.net/ ダッシュボード by nostr:npub1ktw5qzt7f5ztrft0kwm9lsw34tef9xknplvy936ddzuepp6yf9dsjrmrvj

---

🗺️ 探検しよう

ご紹介した5つのステップは、あなたの経験を大幅に向上させる素晴らしいスタートになったはずです。ですが、もっと新しい発見をサポートし、楽しむためのさらに多くのツールがあります！NostrはTwitterの代用品ではなく、その可能性は無限大です。

楽しくて便利なNostrプロジェクト・リストをご覧ください：

• https://nostrapps.com/ Nostrアプリ・リスト
• https://nostrplebs.com/ – NIP-05の取得とその他のNostr特典 (有料)
• https://nostrcheck.me/ – Nostrアドレス、メディアアップロード、リレー
• https://nostr.build/ – メディアアップロード管理 (などなど)
• https://nostr.band/ – Nostrネットワークとユーザー情報
• https://zaplife.lol/ – ザップ統計
• https://nostrit.com/ – 予約投稿
• https://nostrnests.com/ – Twitterスペース 2.0
• https://nostryfied.online/ - Nostr投稿のバックアップ
• https://www.wavman.app/ - Nostrミュージックプレイヤー

---

📻 リレー

Nostrに慣れたら、Nostrリレーに関するクイックガイドをぜひご覧ください：https://lnshort.it/nostr-relays 最初のうちは特に心配するようなテーマではありませんが、あとになればなるほど、間違いなく重要なテーマとなります。

---

📱 モバイル版Nostr

スマホでも、スムーズなNostr体験ができます。このガイドでは、スマートフォンでNostrウェブアプリケーションにシームレスにログイン、投稿、ザップなどを行う方法を説明します：https://lnshort.it/nostr-mobile

---

読んでくれてありがとう、そしてラビットホールの向こう側でお会いしましょう

nostr:npub10awzknjg5r5lajnr53438ndcyjylgqsrnrtq5grs495v42qc6awsj45ys7

---

[^1]： 忘れずにチェックしよう

@ 22f22e98:aabb8a5e

Make your notes look very official

If I had anything to say, I'd put it here. I can bold important things. Does it work? * Bullet points * Italics 3. Third thing 4. ~~Strikethrough~~

++Underline doesn't seem to work++

Time for a new section

This is a quote

Note link: nostr:note1gguda28qkf8x4dg02ud46j27zzt6jvqcnnceayvqgfphetl79jvqm8x7sl

https://nostr.build/i/efc07801e2d4a5e734d3019397ce81b7e50bd59ad512ce27caac01c601d0f23b.gif

| Tables | Tables | | --- | --- | | Data | Data | | Data | Data | | Data | Data |

Link to article on habla

---

H1

H2

H3

H4

H5

H6

H5 and H6 look the same in the preview.

code code more code

also code

I'm gonna write some shit soon.

@ 32e18276:5c68e245

Hey guys,

I've been quiet lately... I've been working on something big. In the past 2 weeks there have been 9539 new lines of code added to damus, 2928 removed, 279 files changed. I've rewritten much of the codebase in preparation for the nostrdb integration.

nostrdb

What is nostrdb? nostrdb is an integrated relay within damus, with the same design as strfry, but slightly different to support embedding into nostr apps. This will be the heart of Damus apps going forward, including notedeck and other future microapps. Think of it as a kind of development kit but with an embedded database and query capabilities. I didn't want to have to recreate all of the same querying, caching, and parsing code when building new apps, nostrdb will solve all of the painful and slow parts. nostr seems simple but if you want a fully working app it is pretty complicated, especially if you want it to be fast and sync efficiently.

Goals

• be the best and most efficient at querying, syncing and storing nostr notes
• enable direct mapping of notes into application code without any serialization overhead
• provide advanced syncing capabilities such as negentropy, which allows us to only query stuff we don't have
• be as portable as possible. nostrdb is a C library that you can embed into basically anything.
• full relay filter support
• full text search

Benefits

• full note verification
• more efficient de-duplication before we begin processing events off the wire
• set-reconciliation based syncing (negentropy) drastically reduces bandwidth usage and latency
• iteration on future nostr apps will be quicker (android, desktop, etc)
• features like ghost mode, account switching, etc will be much more efficient as you will be able to quickly switch between notes that are cached locally
• much smaller memory footprint due to optimized in-memory note format, which in turn improves cpu-cache efficiency
• much better profile and note searching

So that's what I've been working on in the past two weeks. On to what else is new in this release:

Multi reactions!

Suhail did an amazing job at adding multiple reaction support. All you need to do is long-press the Shaka button to show different options. You can customize these in settings as well

New onboarding features

Damus will now suggest people to follow when you first enter the app, this is the first of many onboarding improvements coming soon. Thank Klabo for this one!

That's all for now! Please test thoroughly and let me know if you run into any issues. You likely will since the entire codebase has been changed, and I probably broke something.

Until next time 🫡

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: Salvatore Ingala has proposed core opcodes for MATT, which are now functionally complete. Johan Torås Halseth offers suggestions on the proposal, including parameter ordering and deferred amount check. Salvatore thanks Johan for their comments and discusses parameter ordering and use cases for deferred output amount check in CCV.

👥 Authors: • Johan Torås Halseth ( nostr:npub1ppn2nhlfdzkw9gw0ytljpef5dpyzsxzw8ffcyykamt32hw6pge0smhs2fw ) • David A. Harding ( nostr:npub16dt55fpq3a8r6zpphd9xngxr46zzqs75gna9cj5vf8pknyv2d7equx4wrd ) • Salvatore Ingala ( nostr:npub1lpkmxpl2zhk0w30vtdz7s64ml9644k785eggmjsjgs7wman3szzqac74n4 )

📅 Messages Date Range: 2023-08-06 to 2023-08-09

✉️ Message Count: 4

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 10797

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by David A. Harding on 06/08/2023: Salvatore Ingala has created a proposal for the core opcodes of MATT, making them functionally complete and improving implementation.

✉️ Message by Salvatore Ingala on 07/08/2023: The sender apologizes for confusion and inconsistent use of plurals. They explain that the opcode is now functionally complete and ready for experimentation.

✉️ Message by Johan Torås Halseth on 07/08/2023: The sender thanks Salvatore for the update on taptree verification and offers suggestions on the proposal, including opcode parameter ordering and the deferred amount check.

✉️ Message by Salvatore Ingala on 09/08/2023: The author thanks Johan for their comments and implementation. They discuss the ordering of parameters and the use cases for the deferred output amount check in CCV.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ bcea2b98:7ccef3c9

A Finney attack, a specific kind of double-spend attack in the Bitcoin network, requires certain specific conditions within the network topology. Here's how it works:

1. Pre-mined Block: The attacker must mine a block containing a transaction that pays the coins to themselves. This block is not immediately broadcast to the network.

2. Direct Connection to Victim: Ideally, the attacker must make a direct connection to the victim's node or ensure network latency to the victim, to minimize the chance that the victim learns about the pre-mined block before the attack transaction is accepted.

3. Second Transaction to Victim: The attacker sends a transaction to the victim (e.g., the merchant), who delivers goods or services once the transaction appears in the victim's mempool but before it is confirmed in a block.

4. Release of Pre-mined Block: Once the victim accepts the unconfirmed transaction, the attacker broadcasts the previously mined block, thereby invalidating the transaction to the victim since the block contains a conflicting transaction that spends the same output.

5. Sufficient Mining Power: The attacker must have sufficient mining power to successfully mine the conflicting block. While they don't need to have more power than the rest of the network, a higher hash rate increases the success probability.

6. Timing: The timing must be carefully orchestrated to ensure that the victim accepts the unconfirmed transaction before learning about the conflicting block.

7. No Network Propagation of Mined Block: The pre-mined block must not be propagated through the network before the victim accepts the unconfirmed transaction.

8. Merchant's Policy: The attack exploits merchants who accept unconfirmed transactions, a practice that might be found in face-to-face transactions where fast settlement is required.

A Finney attack is complex and requires a specific set of conditions to be met. It has become increasingly unlikely with the growing security in the network. The theoretical possibility still leads to discussions about the need for confirmations and caution in accepting unconfirmed transactions.

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: Peter Todd proposed removing restrictions on OP_Return outputs, despite potential transaction pinning vectors. John Light emailed Peter with questions about the impact on full node operators. ZmnSCPxj asked if there are tools for full node operators to prune OP_RETURN data, and Murch mentioned an HTML attachment that was removed.

👥 Authors: • Murch ( nostr:npub148nv6ef02rzspkm4wszntt77m9k80plvtgaxwrg9amxch2cmge0qxftkk4 ) • Peter Todd ( nostr:npub1m230cem2yh3mtdzkg32qhj73uytgkyg5ylxsu083n3tpjnajxx4qqa2np2 ) • John Light ( nostr:npub1zssmwet7fkue28qgdrwkq6tes2vkphgy6sw8xkl3c94eqc5suk4q3vaenv ) • ZmnSCPxj ( nostr:npub1g5zswf6y48f7fy90jf3tlcuwdmjn8znhzaa4vkmtxaeskca8hpss23ms3l )

📅 Messages Date Range: 2023-08-03 to 2023-08-09

✉️ Message Count: 4

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 5127

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by Peter Todd on 03/08/2023: The author of the pull request intends to remove restrictions on OP_Return outputs, despite potential transaction pinning vectors.

✉️ Message by John Light on 06/08/2023: John Light has sent an email to Peter regarding his proposal on removing OP_RETURN output count and data size limits, asking questions about the impact on full node operators.

✉️ Message by ZmnSCPxj on 08/08/2023: The question is about whether there are tools available for full node operators to prune OP_RETURN data from their nodes. The answer explains that OP_RETURN outputs are already pruned and discusses the concept of pruning in the context of the UTXO database.

✉️ Message by Murch on 09/08/2023: The text contains an HTML attachment that was removed. The URL for the attachment is provided for reference.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ c4165d34:33efc5bb

Introduction: In the early days of blockchain, its significance was often synonymous with cryptocurrencies. However, blockchain's transformative potential transcends digital currencies, and the concept of tokenization has emerged as a catalyst for innovation. This article embarks on a captivating journey through the multifaceted realm of blockchain applications, spotlighting how tokenization is ushering in a new era of possibilities. From healthcare to real estate, from supply chains to intellectual property, we'll explore how tokenization is redefining traditional sectors and propelling us toward a more interconnected and decentralized future.

Tokenization: Tokenization involves representing tangible and intangible assets as digital tokens on a blockchain. These tokens encapsulate ownership, value, and other rights associated with the asset. The divisibility and transferability of tokens unlock liquidity and accessibility that were previously unimaginable in traditional asset ownership.

Real Estate Revolution: The real estate industry, often associated with high barriers to entry, is witnessing a revolution through tokenization. Fractional ownership of properties becomes a reality, enabling a broader range of investors to participate and diversify their portfolios. Tokenized real estate allows for seamless trading, reduces administrative costs, and promotes transparency.

Supply Chain Transparency: Tokenization breathes transparency into supply chains by digitally tracking assets throughout their journey. Whether it's a perishable food item or a luxury product, each stage of the supply chain can be tokenized, ensuring authenticity, reducing fraud, and enhancing traceability. Consumers gain trust in the origin and quality of products they purchase.

**Healthcare: In healthcare, patient records and medical history can be tokenized, granting patients control over their data while enabling secure and seamless sharing with medical professionals. Tokenized medical records enhance interoperability, streamline insurance claims, and promote personalized treatments.

Intellectual Property: Intellectual property rights, from patents to copyrights, find new life through tokenization. Artists, inventors, and creators can tokenize their works, gaining more direct control over their distribution and monetization. Smart contracts can automate royalty payments and ensure that creators are fairly compensated for their contributions.

Tokenized Economies: The tokenization of assets extends beyond individual industries. It lays the groundwork for tokenized economies, where nearly anything of value can be represented as a token. These economies could be driven by decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) that make collective decisions through smart contracts, creating novel ways of collaboration and resource allocation.

Conclusion: As we traverse the landscape of blockchain applications, it becomes evident that tokenization is not merely a technological advancement; it's a paradigm shift. By digitizing assets and establishing new standards of accessibility and ownership, tokenization redefines how we interact with value. It empowers individuals, democratizes investing, and propels us toward a world where the traditional boundaries of ownership are transcended. With each token, we're scripting a new chapter in the story of decentralization and innovation.

@ 668ceee5:930b960e

So you've joined nostr, set up your lightning wallet, and started receiving zaps ⚡️ Maybe you've even participated in some zapathons. Bitcoin on nostr is a lot of fun, but why is everyone so excited about it?

I do not wish to get technical. While you can benefit greatly from learning about UTXOs and the other confusing things about Bitcoin, I want to talk about why Bitcoin is the hardest money ever discovered.

Many believe money is something governments create, or simply a figment of our imagination. As long as everyone believes the paper printed by governments is money, then we can have an economy. This is incorrect.

Money is actually an emergent property of trade. Suppose I have an apple, and I want your banana. We can trade, and this is called the barter system. But what if you don't want my apple because you would rather have oranges? How do I get your banana?

I could trade my apple for an orange and trade my orange for your banana, but this is obviously a huge inconvenience. Add a few million more goods to this equation, and we can see how this quickly becomes chaotic.

But humans are smart, and they eventually found a way to solve this problem with money. Money can be anything; this is true. However, we will soon see why some goods are better suited as money than others.

Suppose we all agree that apples will be the money we choose to exchange for goods. If I want bananas or oranges or iPhones, I give you a certain number of apples. This could work, because you know that you can purchase anything you want with apples, so you readily accept my apples.

https://cdn.nostr.build/p/rkMj.jpg

Eventually you want to buy a car that cost 1000 apples, so you start to save these apples. Everything is going great, until a few weeks later your apples start to rot. Nobody wants rotten apples, so you’re never getting that car.

Let's pretend apples do not rot, and you can successfully save 1000 apples. This takes you several years, and you can finally afford that car. However, people act; and since apples are money, everyone realized years ago that money can literally grow on trees. By the time you have saved 1000 apples, everyone has 10,000 apples from the trees they grew, and new apples are being harvested everyday.

The amount of a good in circulation divided by its annual production is called stock-to-flow ratio. As the production of apples quickly increases, the purchasing power of your apples decline because of apple inflation. This means our unrottable apples are not a good store of value, and therefore apples are easy money (as opposed to hard money).

https://cdn.nostr.build/p/ZEkl.jpg

Apples are terrible money, and humans eventually figured out they need something that doesn't rot or rust, while also having a low stock-to-flow ratio. This is how gold became the standard money of the world. Gold is practically indestructible, and despite many efforts from the alchemists, gold cannot be created. We must dig for gold, and put in real work to obtain it. Gold is also scarce, so it has one of the lowest stock-to-flow ratios of any resource in the world. For thousands of years, gold was the hardest money society had ever discovered. Gold sounds pretty awesome, doesn't it?

So what is so special about Bitcoin if we already have gold? Well, one of the most important distinctions is you cannot zap gold on nostr. This sounds like a joke, but it has very important implications.

https://cdn.nostr.build/p/owDW.jpg

Gold is bulky, it's difficult to divide into smaller units, and it's very expensive to transport. If I want to send you the equivalent of $1 in gold for your meme, it wouldn't be worth the trouble. Likewise, if we meet IRL and I have $10 in gold, but you only want $1 for your apple, it would be very difficult to divide my gold into exactly 1/10th pieces.

And this is how fiat dollars were born. The US used to be on a gold standard, where every dollar was a reciept for a certain amount of gold. This gave you the convenience of carrying a lightweight and easily divisible amount of gold.

It's important to note that governments did not declare paper and gold are money and force everyone to use it. On the contrary, governments form when a group of people are able to steal large amounts of gold, allowing them to afford armies that can steal even more gold.

The indestructibility of gold used to make this very easy. If I am the leader of a group of bandits and robbers, we can burn down your house and take the gold. However, there came a time when people began to trust and admire this group of bandits. So instead of burning down your house, I simply threaten you with violence and steal your gold. But don't worry, in return you get a piece of paper that we pretend is worth $1 in gold. Makes things more convenient for you, and I will safely store your gold in a centralized bank.

https://cdn.nostr.build/p/6xKa.jpg

This actually sounds like a decent deal, but after several years of trading paper for goods, the temptation to print more paper than the existing gold supply was too much. If a banker or politician can print $1000 to buy a brand new Model T, who's going to notice?

Well, like our inflated apples above, eventually the market noticed. People brought their paper receipts to the banks to get their gold back. But there wasn't enough gold, and this caused the Great Depression. Instead of owning their mistakes, governments and banks began working on a new form of economics based on the ideas of John Maynard Keynes. This is called Keynesian economics, but we will not get into all that.

https://cdn.nostr.build/p/nb2744.jpeg

The point is, gold has its flaws, and these flaws eventually led to the US Federal government being $32,000,000,000,000 in debt, endless wars, and a crumbling society.

But now we have Bitcoin. Like gold, Bitcoin is mined by powerful machines that require work. It cannot be created out of thin air. Bitcoin has a stock-to-flow ratio that is cut in half every four years. In the year 2140 there will be 21 million Bitcoin, and then no other Bitcoin will ever be mined again. This makes Bitcoin the most scarce resource in the universe.

Unlike gold, Bitcoin is not bulky, hard to divide, or difficult to transport because Bitcoin doesn't physically exist. Bitcoin is weightless, massless, easily divisible, and travels at the speed of light. You don't need to trust a bank to hold your Bitcoin, because instead of a vault, Bitcoin is held on 12 or 24 word seed phrases.

This means the equivalent of billions of dollars can be held on a single piece of paper, a metal plate, a digital hardware wallet, or even stored inside your thoughts. Nobody can burn down your house and steal it. If they threaten you with violence, they have no way to confirm the sats you give them are all you have.

https://cdn.nostr.build/p/nb2500.jpeg

Yes, this is the same Bitcoin we are all zapping each other on nostr. Not only is it more convenient than fake paper dollars, it is the greatest and hardest money ever discovered.

This is why Bitcoiners always stress the importance of self custody. Bitcoin is your property, and as history has shown time and time again, we cannot trust anyone. We cannot trust the governments, the banks, exchanges, or even the custodial wallets you download to your phone. 

But all you have to do is have fun zapping your Bitcoin on nostr, move it to self custody when you accumulate a decent amount of sats, and wait for the market to respond. Because like gold before it, Bitcoin doesn’t need governments to accept it. Bitcoin is inevitable.

If you would like to learn more about the economics of Bitcoin and Austrian Economics in general, I highly recommend reading The Bitcoin Standard by nostr:npub1gdu7w6l6w65qhrdeaf6eyywepwe7v7ezqtugsrxy7hl7ypjsvxksd76nak, which this note attempts to summarize.

@ bcea2b98:7ccef3c9

abandon ability able about above absent absorb abstract absurd abuse access accident account accuse achieve acid acoustic acquire across act action actor actress actual adapt add addict address adjust admit adult advance advice aerobic affair afford afraid again age agent agree ahead aim air airport aisle alarm album alcohol alert alien all alley allow almost alone alpha already also alter always amateur amazing among amount amused analyst anchor ancient anger angle angry animal ankle announce annual another answer antenna antique anxiety any apart apology appear apple approve april arch arctic area arena argue arm armed armor army around arrange arrest arrive arrow art artefact artist artwork ask aspect assault asset assist assume asthma athlete atom attack attend attitude attract auction audit august aunt author auto autumn average avocado avoid awake aware away awesome awful awkward axis baby bachelor bacon badge bag balance balcony ball bamboo banana banner bar barely bargain barrel base basic basket battle beach bean beauty because become beef before begin behave behind believe below belt bench benefit best betray better between beyond bicycle bid bike bind biology bird birth bitter black blade blame blanket blast bleak bless blind blood blossom blouse blue blur blush board boat body boil bomb bone bonus book boost border boring borrow boss bottom bounce box boy bracket brain brand brass brave bread breeze brick bridge brief bright bring brisk broccoli broken bronze broom brother brown brush bubble buddy budget buffalo build bulb bulk bullet bundle bunker burden burger burst bus business busy butter buyer buzz cabbage cabin cable cactus cage cake call calm camera camp can canal cancel candy cannon canoe canvas canyon capable capital captain car carbon card cargo carpet carry cart case cash casino castle casual cat catalog catch category cattle caught cause caution cave ceiling celery cement census century cereal certain chair chalk champion change chaos chapter charge chase chat cheap check cheese chef cherry chest chicken chief child chimney choice choose chronic chuckle chunk churn cigar cinnamon circle citizen city civil claim clap clarify claw clay clean clerk clever click client cliff climb clinic clip clock clog close cloth cloud clown club clump cluster clutch coach coast coconut code coffee coil coin collect color column combine come comfort comic common company concert conduct confirm congress connect consider control convince cook cool copper copy coral core corn correct cost cotton couch country couple course cousin cover coyote crack cradle craft cram crane crash crater crawl crazy cream credit creek crew cricket crime crisp critic crop cross crouch crowd crucial cruel cruise crumble crunch crush cry crystal cube culture cup cupboard curious current curtain curve cushion custom cute cycle dad damage damp dance danger daring dash daughter dawn day deal debate debris decade december decide decline decorate decrease deer defense define defy degree delay deliver demand demise denial dentist deny depart depend deposit depth deputy derive describe desert design desk despair destroy detail detect develop device devote diagram dial diamond diary dice diesel diet differ digital dignity dilemma dinner dinosaur direct dirt disagree discover disease dish dismiss disorder display distance divert divide divorce dizzy doctor document dog doll dolphin domain donate donkey donor door dose double dove draft dragon drama drastic draw dream dress drift drill drink drip drive drop drum dry duck dumb dune during dust dutch duty dwarf dynamic eager eagle early earn earth easily east easy echo ecology economy edge edit educate effort egg eight either elbow elder electric elegant element elephant elevator elite else embark embody embrace emerge emotion employ empower empty enable enact end endless endorse enemy energy enforce engage engine enhance enjoy enlist enough enrich enroll ensure enter entire entry envelope episode equal equip era erase erode erosion error erupt escape essay essence estate eternal ethics evidence evil evoke evolve exact example excess exchange excite exclude excuse execute exercise exhaust exhibit exile exist exit exotic expand expect expire explain expose express extend extra eye eyebrow fabric face faculty fade faint faith fall false fame family famous fan fancy fantasy farm fashion fat fatal father fatigue fault favorite feature february federal fee feed feel female fence festival fetch fever few fiber fiction field figure file film filter final find fine finger finish fire firm first fiscal fish fit fitness fix flag flame flash flat flavor flee flight flip float flock floor flower fluid flush fly foam focus fog foil fold follow food foot force forest forget fork fortune forum forward fossil foster found fox fragile frame frequent fresh friend fringe frog front frost frown frozen fruit fuel fun funny furnace fury future gadget gain galaxy gallery game gap garage garbage garden garlic garment gas gasp gate gather gauge gaze general genius genre gentle genuine gesture ghost giant gift giggle ginger giraffe girl give glad glance glare glass glide glimpse globe gloom glory glove glow glue goat goddess gold good goose gorilla gospel gossip govern gown grab grace grain grant grape grass gravity great green grid grief grit grocery group grow grunt guard guess guide guilt guitar gun gym habit hair half hammer hamster hand happy harbor hard harsh harvest hat have hawk hazard head health heart heavy hedgehog height hello helmet help hen hero hidden high hill hint hip hire history hobby hockey hold hole holiday hollow home honey hood hope horn horror horse hospital host hotel hour hover hub huge human humble humor hundred hungry hunt hurdle hurry hurt husband hybrid ice icon idea identify idle ignore ill illegal illness image imitate immense immune impact impose improve impulse inch include income increase index indicate indoor industry infant inflict inform inhale inherit initial inject injury inmate inner innocent input inquiry insane insect inside inspire install intact interest into invest invite involve iron island isolate issue item ivory jacket jaguar jar jazz jealous jeans jelly jewel job join joke journey joy judge juice jump jungle junior junk just kangaroo keen keep ketchup key kick kid kidney kind kingdom kiss kit kitchen kite kitten kiwi knee knife knock know lab label labor ladder lady lake lamp language laptop large later latin laugh laundry lava law lawn lawsuit layer lazy leader leaf learn leave lecture left leg legal legend leisure lemon lend length lens leopard lesson letter level liar liberty library license life lift light like limb limit link lion liquid list little live lizard load loan lobster local lock logic lonely long loop lottery loud lounge love loyal lucky luggage lumber lunar lunch luxury lyrics machine mad magic magnet maid mail main major make mammal man manage mandate mango mansion manual maple marble march margin marine market marriage mask mass master match material math matrix matter maximum maze meadow mean measure meat mechanic medal media melody melt member memory mention menu mercy merge merit merry mesh message metal method middle midnight milk million mimic mind minimum minor minute miracle mirror misery miss mistake mix mixed mixture mobile model modify mom moment monitor monkey monster month moon moral more morning mosquito mother motion motor mountain mouse move movie much muffin mule multiply muscle museum mushroom music must mutual myself mystery myth naive name napkin narrow nasty nation nature near neck need negative neglect neither nephew nerve nest net network neutral never news next nice night noble noise nominee noodle normal north nose notable note nothing notice novel now nuclear number nurse nut oak obey object oblige obscure observe obtain obvious occur ocean october odor off offer office often oil okay old olive olympic omit once one onion online only open opera opinion oppose option orange orbit orchard order ordinary organ orient original orphan ostrich other outdoor outer output outside oval oven over own owner oxygen oyster ozone pact paddle page pair palace palm panda panel panic panther paper parade parent park parrot party pass patch path patient patrol pattern pause pave payment peace peanut pear peasant pelican pen penalty pencil people pepper perfect permit person pet phone photo phrase physical piano picnic picture piece pig pigeon pill pilot pink pioneer pipe pistol pitch pizza place planet plastic plate play please pledge pluck plug plunge poem poet point polar pole police pond pony pool popular portion position possible post potato pottery poverty powder power practice praise predict prefer prepare present pretty prevent price pride primary print priority prison private prize problem process produce profit program project promote proof property prosper protect proud provide public pudding pull pulp pulse pumpkin punch pupil puppy purchase purity purpose purse push put puzzle pyramid quality quantum quarter question quick quit quiz quote rabbit raccoon race rack radar radio rail rain raise rally ramp ranch random range rapid rare rate rather raven raw razor ready real reason rebel rebuild recall receive recipe record recycle reduce reflect reform refuse region regret regular reject relax release relief rely remain remember remind remove render renew rent reopen repair repeat replace report require rescue resemble resist resource response result retire retreat return reunion reveal review reward rhythm rib ribbon rice rich ride ridge rifle right rigid ring riot ripple risk ritual rival river road roast robot robust rocket romance roof rookie room rose rotate rough round route royal rubber rude rug rule run runway rural sad saddle sadness safe sail salad salmon salon salt salute same sample sand satisfy satoshi sauce sausage save say scale scan scare scatter scene scheme school science scissors scorpion scout scrap screen script scrub sea search season seat second secret section security seed seek segment select sell seminar senior sense sentence series service session settle setup seven shadow shaft shallow share shed shell sheriff shield shift shine ship shiver shock shoe shoot shop short shoulder shove shrimp shrug shuffle shy sibling sick side siege sight sign silent silk silly silver similar simple since sing siren sister situate six size skate sketch ski skill skin skirt skull slab slam sleep slender slice slide slight slim slogan slot slow slush small smart smile smoke smooth snack snake snap sniff snow soap soccer social sock soda soft solar soldier solid solution solve someone song soon sorry sort soul sound soup source south space spare spatial spawn speak special speed spell spend sphere spice spider spike spin spirit split spoil sponsor spoon sport spot spray spread spring spy square squeeze squirrel stable stadium staff stage stairs stamp stand start state stay steak steel stem step stereo stick still sting stock stomach stone stool story stove strategy street strike strong struggle student stuff stumble style subject submit subway success such sudden suffer sugar suggest suit summer sun sunny sunset super supply supreme sure surface surge surprise surround survey suspect sustain swallow swamp swap swarm swear sweet swift swim swing switch sword symbol symptom syrup system table tackle tag tail talent talk tank tape target task taste tattoo taxi teach team tell ten tenant tennis tent term test text thank that theme then theory there they thing this thought three thrive throw thumb thunder ticket tide tiger tilt timber time tiny tip tired tissue title toast tobacco today toddler toe together toilet token tomato tomorrow tone tongue tonight tool tooth top topic topple torch tornado tortoise toss total tourist toward tower town toy track trade traffic tragic train transfer trap trash travel tray treat tree trend trial tribe trick trigger trim trip trophy trouble truck true truly trumpet trust truth try tube tuition tumble tuna tunnel turkey turn turtle twelve twenty twice twin twist two type typical ugly umbrella unable unaware uncle uncover under undo unfair unfold unhappy uniform unique unit universe unknown unlock until unusual unveil update upgrade uphold upon upper upset urban urge usage use used useful useless usual utility vacant vacuum vague valid valley valve van vanish vapor various vast vault vehicle velvet vendor venture venue verb verify version very vessel veteran viable vibrant vicious victory video view village vintage violin virtual virus visa visit visual vital vivid vocal voice void volcano volume vote voyage wage wagon wait walk wall walnut want warfare warm warrior wash wasp waste water wave way wealth weapon wear weasel weather web wedding weekend weird welcome west wet whale what wheat wheel when where whip whisper wide width wife wild will win window wine wing wink winner winter wire wisdom wise wish witness wolf woman wonder wood wool word work world worry worth wrap wreck wrestle wrist write wrong yard year yellow you young youth zebra zero zone zoo

@ 89e14be4:a4fdd02c

test

quentin@nostrcheck.me

⚡ TEST

test

@ 00000001:a21169a7

Edward Weston, initially recognized as a prominent pictorialist, played a crucial role in the evolution of photographic art during the 20th century. His trajectory marked a notable transition towards a new conception of the medium, leaving behind pictorialism to become one of the leading exponents of Group f/64 and elitist photography.

A distinctive feature of Weston's work was his relentless pursuit of maximum sharpness and tonal range in his images. This aspiration was evident in all his works, from his stunning landscapes to his innovative still lifes. Herein lay his genius: the ability to capture the purest essence of his subjects with a precision and clarity hitherto considered unattainable.

Weston pioneered the technique of previsualizing the final result in photography. This involved imagining and planning the final appearance of the image even before shooting the camera. To achieve this, he developed what became known as the Zone System, a method that allowed to control and modify the brightness of an image in a very precise way.

In his photographs, Weston often decontextualized his subjects, employing neutral backgrounds to further enhance the intrinsic identity of the object. This technique led to the creation of some of his most iconic images, in which each object becomes an autonomous entity, freed from the distractions and influence of its surroundings.

In addition to his extraordinary technical ability, Weston's capacity to infuse a sense of "radiation" into his images contributed greatly to his enduring influence. Through his refined technique, Weston created images so powerful and emotive that they impressed the viewer, eliciting an emotional and visceral response.

Weston also took his vision and technique beyond his studio. On his travels to post-revolutionary Mexico, he joined a revolutionary movement and published his work in their magazine. This experience not only broadened his artistic perspective but also left an indelible mark on his corpus of work, adding a new level of depth and context to his photographic approach.

In summary, Edward Weston exemplifies the evolution of photographic art in the 20th century. His transition from pictorialism to modern and elitist photography, his constant search for sharpness and tonal range, his innovative decontextualization of objects, and his radiant technique, all contributed to his enduring legacy. His influence is felt not only in the generations of photographers who followed him, but also in anyone who appreciates the ability of photography to transform the ordinary into extraordinary.

@ a367f9eb:0633efea

The senior US Senator from the state of Massachusetts sees no utility for Bitcoin. At least for the good guys.

If it isn’t “just air,” as Elizabeth Warren told NBC News’ Chuck Todd last year, it’s a “tool of criminals and terrorists”. For her, Bitcoin is a fictional invention that happens to live rent-free in her head.

And it turns out, she’s just getting started.

In just the last week, deathly concerned that someone, somewhere is stacking sats and transacting peer-to-peer on the Bitcoin network, Sen. Warren has introduced legislation to try demask self-custodial wallets and sent letters to both the IRS and the Treasury Department demanding that “more be done” to enforce stringent tax reporting rules on “crypto billionaires”.

Let me get this straight.

Elizabeth Warren thinks Bitcoin is a scam full of air, but she’s incredibly eager to tax the ever-living hell out of Bitcoin holders in order to fund her progressive policy wish list. Makes sense.

The bill introduced by Warren and her deranged boomer colleagues Sens. Roger Marshall, Joe Manchin, and Lindsey Graham is the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023.

It mostly targets crypto traders who degen in and out of trades, but for Bitcoiners, the most offensive section is the attempt to shoehorn what they call “unhosted wallets” into the regime of anti-money laundering rules.

The bill aims to insert “unhosted wallet providers,” meaning open source developers who publish code to allow you to sovereignly hold your public/private key Bitcoin setup, as entities to which these rules would apply.

We know this nonsense from the EU’s MiCA legislation, which once heavily underscored the need to track every living soul transacting with an “unhosted” wallet until it was finally removed by some of the more sane skulls in Brussels.

Skipping over the obvious lunacy of “unhosted” as opposed to self-custodial, it is clear that Warren and her regulation-trigger-happy Senate friends see Bitcoin as a threat not just to the US economy, but to the ability of the federal government to squeeze every last tax dollar out of citizens to fund our $32 trillion US national debt — plus the additional spending they’re working really hard to pass.

For years, Warren has argued that Bitcoin and its crypto offspring are gambling tokens worth nothing. But at the same time, she wants to use government force to vacuum up the massive GAINZ of folks who’ve been smart enough to HODL the world’s hardest asset.

I’ve previously written about why the progressives’ aversion to Bitcoin makes no logical sense considering the core tenants of their philosophy and world view. But power is a more attractive pursuit than consistency with fundamental ideology.

Perhaps that’s why Warren is a massive champion of a Central Bank Digital Currency, and sees that goal as the only positive aspect to come from this whole Bitcoin “farce”.

In the end, we know Democratic Senators who fail to grasp the benefits of Bitcoin will end up regretting it one way or another.

Regardless, the entire advantage of the Bitcoin network is that we don’t really need to care what anyone in Washington, D.C. thinks, or even Brussels or London for that matter. The next block ticks on.

We only need Bitcoin addresses, private keys, and people willing to embrace financial sovereignty. The rest is all noise.

Best,

Yaël

(Originally published on Fix The Money)

@ bcea2b98:7ccef3c9

On Monday, an unidentified developer withdrew all liquidity from the BALD meme coin on the Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. Some blockchain analysts are speculating that the wallet involved may be linked to Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX, who is currently under house arrest with restricted internet access.

Cinneamhain Ventures partner Adam Cochran expressed his suspicion on Twitter, noting that the implicated wallet had previous involvement in the SushiSwap community. Cochran inferred that the early voting patterns in Sushi governance appeared dubious, with Bankman-Fried being the key individual behind snapshot votes during the community takeover following the departure of SushiSwap's creator, Chef Nomi.

In September 2020, Bankman-Fried had successfully salvaged funds from Uniswap, transferring them to SushiSwap. Cochran voiced his confidence that the party behind the actions was associated with Alameda, FTX, or was Bankman-Fried himself, based on conversations with former FTX members.

Several observers connected the language used by the Bald Twitter account to Bankman-Fried's own distinctive phrasing. Furthermore, on-chain activities corresponded with Bankman-Fried's court appearances and bail dates.

A Reddit-sourced investigation revealed that the BALD developer wallet had received deposits from FTX and Alameda over the span of two years and currently holds a balance of approximately 12,331 ETH, valued around $22 million at the time of the report.

Additional information surfaced on Twitter highlighting a correlation between the wallet that regularly deposited into the BALD developer's Binance wallet and a wallet involved in the substantial Terra USD depeg in the previous year. Since facing charges of conspiracy and fraud by the U.S. Department of Justice, following FTX's collapse, Bankman-Fried has been under house arrest. His legal team and the prosecution have struggled to monitor his internet use across numerous devices.

According to his bail conditions, Bankman-Fried was required to use a basic flip phone in place of a smartphone. His legal team admitted their inability to install surveillance software on his parent's phones as agreed.

In response to his alleged tampering with government witnesses, the prosecution submitted a request to revoke Bankman-Fried’s $250 million bond to presiding federal judge Lewis Kaplan last week.

While a section of Crypto Twitter implicated Bankman-Fried, others acknowledged the speculative nature of these accusations. Some users, such as Sam Trabucco, co-chief executive of Alameda, were even identified as potential culprits.

The story continues to evolve, with the BALD developer adding 100 ETH back into the pool following significant social media pressure. This move caused the meme coin's value to surge more than four times over its recent low value.

@ fa984bd7:58018f52

Let's talk about NIP-31, NIP-89 and how discoverability in Nostr is not only not broken, but it's a step-function improvement over the status quo of the siloed web.

The captured internet has organically evolved multiple solutions to enable discoverability, which is, the process of discovering new content / tools / people, etc.

These tools sit at the top of the internet food chain: Search engines, app stores, social networks' proprietary algorithms, etc.

These individual approaches are multi-billion industries on their own.

How are we, humble nostriches, supposed to compete with these giants and their enormous moats?

We compete by not competing. By playing a different game.

The game

Nostr has a funny design that makes for some very creative implementations.

In Nostr everything is an event. These events can reference other events. Each event has a kind number, which represent what that event is. An event of kind 1 is a short note, what we typically call a tweet. An event of kind 7 is a reaction to another event, such as 🤙ing it. Zaps? Those are kind 9735.

It's very simple. Painfully simple.

But the fact that these event kinds can mix together in a chaotic soup of events changes the game.

The soup

A few months ago I wrote an application based on Karnage's designs. Zapstr. It's a music player where everything you do is... you guessed it, a nostr event. Publishing a song. Listening to a song. Liking it, and of course, zapping it.

But also, you can respond to a song with a short note.

And that's the first ingredient of this soup.

The moment you find a song you like in this remote corner of the internet and make a comment about it, your followers, can see this comment on any other social application.

Of course, since Zapstr is an application with zero marketing budget, using a kind number I came up with (kind 31337, a wink to the elite hackers out there), your followers don't know what you're talking about.

You're talking to the void.

The void

This is where NIP-31 and NIP-89 come in.

Until these NIPs, you responding to a random song, or to a random anything, your followers will think you're going insane. You're responding with something like "Wow, this song moved me to my core", but you don't mention what song you're talking about.

Lana del rey, is that you?

NIP-31 is, like almost anything in nostr, simple as hell.

If you remember the good old alt tag in HTML <img>s that was so important when you were loading images on your 28k modem, you'll understand NIP-31. This NIP proposes that event kinds that are not widely supported by all clients, include an alt tag explaining, in a human readable format, what the event is about.

alt: "This is a song 'Video Games' by Lana del Rey."

Simple.

But now your followers have context.

Of course, the context is helpful. But insufficient for a full experience.

The full experience

The measuring stick most people will compare our ecosystem with, are superapps.

WeChat. X.com. Etc.

here's a reason these apps are so popular. It's not merely that people might crave being governed by a benevolent dictator; the convenience of superapps stands on its own merit.

The appeal of a superapp is the convenience of the seamless integration across use-cases.

Chat with your friends? ✅

Pay your bills? ✅

Get a ride? ✅ How about order some food while you're riding back home? ✅

The super app is the internet. Why leave? Why create a new account somewhere else? Why go through the hassle of connecting your payment methods, porting your social graph?

It's all so painful. What's the upside?

Of couse, if you've been paying attention, you feel that Nostr provides many of these properties.

Frictionless transition through all use cases: it's all just one npub!

Porting your social graph: there is no porting; your social graph already transcends whatever nostr clients you use.

Reconnecting your payment methods: well, we have bitcoin, and wallet connect, and lightning!

Putting it all together

Here the vision of the Nostr I see comes full circle, and why I believe nostr doesn't only NOT suffer from a discoverability problem, but it's actually orders of magnitude better than the status quo. We've just haven't fully built it yet.

Nostr allows any developer, with no marketing budget, to create an app, a new app, using a new kind number, on an incredibly niche use case of the internet/nostr, and leverage the liquid nature of how event kinds interoperate to provide organic reach to these new and strange use case of nostr/internet.

The glue

NIP-89 was that one last missing piece to make the experience of transitioning through multiple microapps cohesive. It provides two simple building blocks:

• a way for apps to "register" kind applications handlers (e.g. app X supports kind Y using such-and-such URL)
• a way for users to publicly associate kinds with these application handlers throughout their different platforms (e.g. web, vs ios)

A byproduct of this, is that anyone can query 1) which applications exist for a given kinds, and 2) which one the people they follow use.

Let's go back to the Zapstr example.

One of your followers sees that song, but clicking on the event yields nothing. Their client doesn't know what kind 31337 means, how to render, or interact with it.

But, using NIP-89 the client can ask the user's social graph "hey, what apps do you use for kind 31337?"

All the user experiences is the song opening up in Zapstr, or in any other app that supports kind 31337 as recommended by the people they follow.

From the people the user follows.

This is key.

This means that multiple applications can compete and win under the same use case in different communities.

A million microapps, one glue

Why do I insist that Nostr is orders-of-magnitude better than the siloed internet and the superapps approach?

Superapps need to appeal to everybody; they have to move carefully, iterate in small steps and remain very conservative. By their very nature, they MUST be bland (which is why all these superapps look very much alike and none of them look like ONOSENDAI)

Whereas in nostr we can experiment with the wildest of ideas and weirdest approaches since no app needs to serve all users. Perhaps a very weird app appeals to only 20 or 50 people, but it can transparently interact with all other apps serving the same event kind.

Long-tails all the way down.

As these microapps enable all types of niche use cases while maintaining interoperability and leveraging discoverability and distribution through nostr, the use cases of nostr begin to blend in and the artificial use-case silos break down.

App Stores need not apply

I believe App Stores are a synthetic solution to a problem that doesn't exist in Nostr.

App Stores exist due to the internet's lack of unification in exposing novel use cases to users.

App Stores are necessary because the captured internet lacks a way of unifying different use cases exposing novel use cases and applications to users. The main way of discovering these was through use cases.

But in this world, where within the context of a social client you might see when one of the people you follow posts a new product for sale, or adds a review to a concert, or takes notes about a book they're reading you can immediately discover these new use cases organically.

WTF happened in 1989?

For decades, we've operated within data silos, with each use case as its own isolated entity. The only trancendence of use-cases was the centralizing vertical-integration of a Facebook offering both social media and commerce.

YouTube data isn't interoperable with Spotify's. Twitter isn't interoperable with Amazon, and Airbnb doesn't inform in any sort of way what happens in reddit.

Every one of these use cases is its own thing, and, to stay relevant, they needed to persuade you to engage, engage, engage. We are all very aware of this and it's many pitfalls.

We know where that path leads.

But, as we've constructed Nostr apps we've erected similar use-case walls. Social clients are interoperable with other social clients, but the link to music clients, or to commerce websites, or to airbnb-like websites, etc, is mostly non-existent.

Just like in 1989, bringing down this wall, will unleash a great flurry of innovation and creativity. When Nostr can provide organic, free, non-invasive, discoverability and distribution to any new use case, we'll see millions of microapps bloom and new entrepreneurs and developers build on Nostr.

Developers, tear down this wall.

@ bcea2b98:7ccef3c9

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated a lawsuit against Richard Schueler, an internet marketer also known as Richard Heart, accusing him of unregistered securities offerings through his projects Hex, PulseChain, and PulseX. The SEC asserts that Heart amassed over $1 billion since 2019 through these offerings.

The SEC further alleges that Heart misappropriated investor funds for his personal expenditures. Despite Heart's persistent promotion of his projects as vehicles for substantial financial growth, with audacious claims such as Hex being engineered to be "the most rapidly appreciating asset in human history," the SEC argues that these ventures were, in fact, utilized to finance Heart's extravagant lifestyle without appropriate disclosure to investors.

Despite a turbulent launch marked by high fees, liquidity problems, and software vulnerabilities, PulseX and PulseChain were introduced earlier this month. Following their introduction, the prices of the associated HEX, PLS, and PLSX tokens experienced a significant downturn. The SEC further accuses Heart of recurrent references to federal securities laws in his public communications, such as YouTube livestreams, while concurrently admitting that the success of his projects hinged entirely on his personal efforts.

The SEC's lawsuit also mentions Heart's ambitious assertions about Hex's potential for investment return. For instance, Heart announced on Hex.com (until at least November 1, 2020) that Hex was projected to exceed the performance of ETH, which saw a 10,000x price increase in 2.5 years, and that Hex had already experienced a 115x price rise in 129 days. Furthermore, Heart asserted during a seven-hour YouTube livestream on December 2, 2019, mere hours before the Hex Offering began, that Hex was created to outperform Ethereum, Bitcoin, and all other cryptocurrencies.

The lawsuit levels accusations of fraud and securities registration violations against Heart and his projects.

@ fa984bd7:58018f52

Let's talk about NIP-31, NIP-89 and how discoverability in Nostr is not only not broken, but it's a step-function improvement over the status quo of the siloed web.

The captured internet has organically evolved multiple solutions to enable discoverability, which is, the process of discovering new content / tools / people, etc.

These tools sit at the top of the internet food chain: Search engines, app stores, social networks' proprietary algorithms, etc.

These individual approaches are multi-billion industries on their own.

How are we, humble nostriches, supposed to compete with these giants and their enormous moats?

We compete by not competing. By playing a different game.

The game

Nostr has a funny design that makes for some very creative implementations.

In Nostr everything is an event. These events can reference other events. Each event has a kind number, which represent what that event is. An event of kind 1 is a short note, what we typically call a tweet. An event of kind 7 is a reaction to another event, such as 🤙ing it. Zaps? Those are kind 9735.

It's very simple. Painfully simple.

But the fact that these event kinds can mix together in a chaotic soup of events changes the game.

The soup

A few months ago I wrote an application based on Karnage's designs. Zapstr. It's a music player where everything you do is... you guessed it, a nostr event. Publishing a song. Listening to a song. Liking it, and of course, zapping it.

But also, you can respond to a song with a short note.

And that's the first ingredient of this soup.

The moment you find a song you like in this remote corner of the internet and make a comment about it, your followers, can see this comment on any other social application.

Of course, since Zapstr is an application with zero marketing budget, using a kind number I came up with (kind 31337, a wink to the elite hackers out there), your followers don't know what you're talking about.

You're talking to the void.

The void

This is where NIP-31 and NIP-89 come in.

Until these NIPs, you responding to a random song, or to a random anything, your followers will think you're going insane. You're responding with something like "Wow, this song moved me to my core", but you don't mention what song you're talking about.

Lana del rey, is that you?

NIP-31 is, like almost anything in nostr, simple as hell.

If you remember the good old alt tag in HTML <img>s that was so important when you were loading images on your 28k modem, you'll understand NIP-31. This NIP proposes that event kinds that are not widely supported by all clients, include an alt tag explaining, in a human readable format, what the event is about.

alt: "This is a song 'Video Games' by Lana del Rey."

Simple.

But now your followers have context.

Of course, the context is helpful. But insufficient for a full experience.

The full experience

The measuring stick most people will compare our ecosystem with, are superapps.

WeChat. X.com. Etc.

here's a reason these apps are so popular. It's not merely that people might crave being governed by a benevolent dictator; the convenience of superapps stands on its own merit.

The appeal of a superapp is the convenience of the seamless integration across use-cases.

Chat with your friends? ✅

Pay your bills? ✅

Get a ride? ✅ How about order some food while you're riding back home? ✅

The super app is the internet. Why leave? Why create a new account somewhere else? Why go through the hassle of connecting your payment methods, porting your social graph?

It's all so painful. What's the upside?

Of couse, if you've been paying attention, you feel that Nostr provides many of these properties.

Frictionless transition through all use cases: it's all just one npub!

Porting your social graph: there is no porting; your social graph already transcends whatever nostr clients you use.

Reconnecting your payment methods: well, we have bitcoin, and wallet connect, and lightning!

Putting it all together

Here the vision of the Nostr I see comes full circle, and why I believe nostr doesn't only NOT suffer from a discoverability problem, but it's actually orders of magnitude better than the status quo. We've just haven't fully built it yet.

Nostr allows any developer, with no marketing budget, to create an app, a new app, using a new kind number, on an incredibly niche use case of the internet/nostr, and leverage the liquid nature of how event kinds interoperate to provide organic reach to these new and strange use case of nostr/internet.

The glue

NIP-89 was that one last missing piece to make the experience of transitioning through multiple microapps cohesive. It provides two simple building blocks:

• a way for apps to "register" kind applications handlers (e.g. app X supports kind Y using such-and-such URL)
• a way for users to publicly associate kinds with these application handlers throughout their different platforms (e.g. web, vs ios)

A byproduct of this, is that anyone can query 1) which applications exist for a given kinds, and 2) which one the people they follow use.

Let's go back to the Zapstr example.

One of your followers sees that song, but clicking on the event yields nothing. Their client doesn't know what kind 31337 means, how to render, or interact with it.

But, using NIP-89 the client can ask the user's social graph "hey, what apps do you use for kind 31337?"

All the user experiences is the song opening up in Zapstr, or in any other app that supports kind 31337 as recommended by the people they follow.

From the people the user follows.

This is key.

This means that multiple applications can compete and win under the same use case in different communities.

A million microapps, one glue

Why do I insist that Nostr is orders-of-magnitude better than the siloed internet and the superapps approach?

Superapps need to appeal to everybody; they have to move carefully, iterate in small steps and remain very conservative. By their very nature, they MUST be bland (which is why all these superapps look very much alike and none of them look like ONOSENDAI)

Whereas in nostr we can experiment with the wildest of ideas and weirdest approaches since no app needs to serve all users. Perhaps a very weird app appeals to only 20 or 50 people, but it can transparently interact with all other apps serving the same event kind.

Long-tails all the way down.

As these microapps enable all types of niche use cases while maintaining interoperability and leveraging discoverability and distribution through nostr, the use cases of nostr begin to blend in and the artificial use-case silos break down.

App Stores need not apply

I believe App Stores are a synthetic solution to a problem that doesn't exist in Nostr.

App Stores exist due to the internet's lack of unification in exposing novel use cases to users.

App Stores are necessary because the captured internet lacks a way of unifying different use cases exposing novel use cases and applications to users. The main way of discovering these was through use cases.

But in this world, where within the context of a social client you might see when one of the people you follow posts a new product for sale, or adds a review to a concert, or takes notes about a book they're reading you can immediately discover these new use cases organically.

WTF happened in 1989?

For decades, we've operated within data silos, with each use case as its own isolated entity. The only trancendence of use-cases was the centralizing vertical-integration of a Facebook offering both social media and commerce.

YouTube data isn't interoperable with Spotify's. Twitter isn't interoperable with Amazon, and Airbnb doesn't inform in any sort of way what happens in reddit.

Every one of these use cases is its own thing, and, to stay relevant, they needed to persuade you to engage, engage, engage. We are all very aware of this and it's many pitfalls.

We know where that path leads.

But, as we've constructed Nostr apps we've erected similar use-case walls. Social clients are interoperable with other social clients, but the link to music clients, or to commerce websites, or to airbnb-like websites, etc, is mostly non-existent.

Just like in 1989, bringing down this wall, will unleash a great flurry of innovation and creativity. When Nostr can provide organic, free, non-invasive, discoverability and distribution to any new use case, we'll see millions of microapps bloom and new entrepreneurs and developers build on Nostr.

Developers, tear down this wall.

@ b7a07661:6aeeee04

Organisée par l’association Alpinechain, la conférence B-ONLY aura lieu à Annecy du 3 au 5 novembre 2023 et sera entièrement dédiée à Bitcoin et son écosystème.

« Dans un cadre au cœur des Alpes, venez échanger avec la communauté et les meilleurs speakers francophones. La conférence se structure autour de deux jours composés de conférences, d’ateliers interactifs, mais aussi des temps informels pendant la journée et le soir.

Nous proposons un tarif tout compris pour tous les participants : 189€ en early jusqu’à fin août et progressif jusqu’à 210€. Le prix comprend l’accès du vendredi au dimanche à la conférence, les deux nuitées et les repas. »

Où ? – A Annecy

Quand ? – Les 3, 4 et 5 novembre 2023

Billetterie : b-only.org

Voir également : https://twitter.com/alpinechain_xyz – https://alpinechain.xyz/

@ 3f770d65:7a745b24

The following is a collection of Tweets posted on Twitter that documented my entire heart surgery process, from finding out I had an issue, through the surgery, and finally throughout my recovery process. If Elon decides to remove old and unpaid content, I do not want this part of my life to vanish from the Internet. At the time, it was extremely important for my mental health to talk about this whole process and it was therapeutic in my recovery process, reading all of the responses as all of Bitcoin Twitter was behind my success. Thank you all of your kind words, love, and support during this whole process. May my Tweets live on through nostr.

...

Nov 28, 2021 I had open heart surgery 4 days before my 3rd b-day. I've led a healthy & active life since then, zero issues. I had an echocardiogram last week. The results were not good. Heart valve replacement may be in my near future. I am freaking the fuck out. I'll know more on Dec 6th. 😫

Dec 6, 2021 Update: I had my cardiologist appointment today. He said to not worry for now and continue to exercise and live life. In 3 months get another echo done. He doesn't believe the previous other results since I have zero symptoms and wants to do his own interpretation.

Dec 6, 2021 He said if the other results were correct, I may need valve replacement in 6 months to 3 years. However, he doesn't believe the local hospital's results as I said above. He can't form an opinion just yet. He said not to worry over and over again. For now, I'm staying positive!

Mar 7, 2022 Well, it's been three months. I had my follow up this morning. I have severe pulmonic regurgitation. I now need to speak with a specialist and see what my options are for surgery. Neat. 😭

Apr 12, 2022 Well, it looks like I'll need full open heart surgery again to replace my pulmonic valve. Bonus: I'll be part pig. So, I have that going for me. I was assuming that if I had to have this done it would be much less invasive, so I'm not overly impressed at the moment. 🫤

May 11, 2022 Today I had to get a CT scan of my heart in preparation for the May 27th surgery. All went well. I have no other heart issues. It's looking like I'll be in the hospital for 4-7 days, depending on how fast I recover. I should be fully 100% recovered by the end of August. ❤️

May 20, 2022 My grandfather with me 39 years ago, days after my open heart surgery. He taught me to hunt, fish, golf, and I'm sure taught me a thing or two about drinking beer and partying. 😂 He was a great man. He won't physically be with me next Friday, but I'm sure he'll be watching over.

May 25, 2022 Two more sleeps. My mind is racing with an incredible amount of thoughts and emotions now. It's overwhelming. I love you all. Thanks for all of your replies and DMs over the last couple days, weeks, and months. I appreciate it immensely. ❤️❤️❤️

May 25, 2022 Two more sleeps. My mind is racing with an incredible amount of thoughts and emotions now. It's overwhelming. I love you all. Thanks for all of your replies and DMs over the last couple days, weeks, and months. I appreciate it immensely. ❤️❤️❤️

May 27, 2022 LET'S GO! I am alive and doing well. I was on a ventilator until 8pm. That was horrible. I will read all of the comments that you all posted on Katie's updates. Now I need to rest. They want to get me up and walk at 11pm. 🤯 I love you all and your support had helped so much 🧡🧡

May 28, 2022 The amount of love, compassion, caring, and appreciation from everyone blows my mind. Thanks for all of your comments and DMs. The positivity though all is this has helped me get through dark times and now it's helping me get through pain. You are helping me immensely. 🤯❤️🧡💪

May 28, 2022 Today has been a rough day. Lots of chest pain when breathing. But, I apparently am doing something right, because I have been upgraded to a regular room. No more ICU for this guy! My ICU nurse told my new nurse that I'm strong. ❤️💪🔥

May 29, 2022 Using this to document my journey. Last night was not good at all. I had tachycardia and AFib for hours. It was scary as fuck having my heart beat the way it was at 160bpm. They gave me new medication to bring it down and stop the AFib irregular heartbeat. It's now at 101.

May 29, 2022 I was very scared. Katie was able to come and stay the night with me and be my personal care nurse. That made me feel much better having her here with me. Hopefully the meds continue to do what they're supposed to. Fuck. Anyways, I may not Tweet much today. Love you all. ❤️

May 30, 2022 Today has mostly been a great day progress wise. I ate a lot. I've walked more today than I have previously. My doctor told me I might be going home tomorrow, it all depends on what happens with my last drainage tube. Fingers crossed that it's draining properly now. 💪❤️

May 31, 2022 Morning walk crushed. Breakfast crushed. Feeling stronger. My drainage tube is still draining so we'll see what the surgeon says, but I probably won't be coming home today according to my nurse. It may be another day. Better to be safe. I'm feeling good though. Let's go! 💪💪❤️❤️

Jun 1, 2022 Today's plans: Crush morning walk, crush breakfast, CRUSH MY LAST X-RAY AND HEAD THE HELL HOME! Fingers crossed. 🤞🤞❤️❤️💪💪

Jun 1, 2022 On my morning walk I went into a slight AFib. The nurse and PA said since I hadn't had my morning meds to control that yet, that that could be the cause. They're going to increase meds and monitor me for another 24 hours. That sucks, but again, I'd rather be safe. Ugh.

Jun 2, 2022 GM! I miss my kids. I miss wearing normal clothes. I miss my house. I miss my doggy. I better go home today or I guess I'll just keep working to get well enough to go home. 😂 I'm still progressing forward. I have a chest x-ray scheduled later this morning. Fingers crossed.

Jun 2, 2022 I JUST GOT CLEARED TO HEAD HOME AFTER LUNCH. FUCK YEAH. LET'S GOOOOOO💪💪💪

Jun 2, 2022 I am home! I have some family that needs some loving. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Jun 4, 2022 Last night I slept in bed thanks to a reclining pillow, the first night our living room chair. I was so happy to sleep in my own bed. I walked around our yard about 9 times yesterday. My goal is to do that plus a little more every day. I'm still in a lot of pain, but meds help.

Jun 4, 2022 I still have a long way to go recovery wise, but having Katie and the kids here helping me along the way makes it easier and gives me a reason to keep pushing forward through this. Thanks again for all of your past and future support. You all are fantastic.

Jun 6, 2022 My wife went back to work today. My son and daughter are in charge of taking care of me. My kids are fantastic. They made me breakfast already and helped me check all of my vitals. My daughter really shines here. She's such a little nurse and caretaker. ❤️❤️

Jun 6, 2022 I'm still in pain, but I'm not in as much pain as I was a couple days ago. I'm walking around a little better and a little more every day. I really hate just sitting around and not doing anything, but it's hard to do much else besides watch TV. I am enjoying my patio though. 💪

Jun 16, 2022 It's been a while. It's time to update this thread! I am doing great, IMO. I have lots of energy. I feel great. I can do a lot more than I previously could. I still have a limited range of motion due to my sternum being broken and still healing. i.e. I can't wash my back or legs.

Jun 16, 2022 I started back to work yesterday. I was cleared to do 20 hours this week by my doctor and I'm hoping to be cleared full time next week. I work from home, so if I can sit in front of a TV, I can sit in front of a computer, right?

Jun 16, 2022 My home nurses have been absolutely fantastic.😂 My kids make me breakfast every morning. And I could not have done any of this without my rock star wife. Words can't describe how much she's done for me throughout all of this. I am looking forward to continuing to improve. ♥️

Jun 16, 2022 You all have been absolutely wonderful through all of this too. I appreciate all of your love, support, and check-ins. Seriously. It means more than you know.

I have a check-up at the end of the month to make sure all is well. I'll update again in a couple weeks after that appt.

Jun 28, 2022 My doctor said everything looks great. He said it doesn't look like I had open heart surgery a month ago.💪 He said I have zero restrictions and that I can resume normal life. I can drive and I can go out on my boat! ❤️❤️❤️ I'm so happy right now! 🔥🚀

Jul 15, 2022 I started cardiac rehab this week. After 2 sessions the nurse said I'm on "Week 4" already. She doesn't believe with my initial intake stress test if I'll really be able to improve on it that much. 🤣 TL;DR I am a rock star and kicking ass. Feeling great. Life's great. 😍

Aug 28, 2022 Yesterday was 3 months since my open heart surgery. I'm going great! I'd guess essentially back to normal. My sternum is still not fully healed, that'll take more time, but energy and capability are basically back to what I was like last summer. I'm very happy with the results.

Aug 28, 2022 I'm very happy to be able to exercise daily, go boating on the weekends AND swim and paddleboard. I was annoyed that I couldn't do these things a month ago. I had a cardiologist appt. two weeks ago. He said he hopes the valve lasts me the rest of my life and to see him in a year.

Aug 28, 2022 As a final post to this thread, I want to thank each and every one of you again that commented, liked, shared and DMed me throughout all of this. The love and support from Twitter and the #Bitcoin community was unfathomable. You all made a difference in my life and my recovery.❤️

@ 32e18276:5c68e245

Company Overview:

Damus is the pioneering iOS nostr client. Through its platform, Damus empowers billions on iOS with the tools for free speech and free speech money. If you're driven to bring freedom technology to the masses and ignite change, we invite you to join our mission.

Job Description

1. Collaborate on iOS Damus in tandem with our core developer, Will Casarin, and the broader Damus team.
2. Implement our vision as laid out in our product roadmap: https://github.com/orgs/damus-io/projects/3/views/1.
3. Embrace the fun and critical mission of undermining totalitarian regimes across the globe.

Job Requirements

1. A genuine passion for freedom technology.
2. At least one year of collaborative development experience.
3. Experience building SwiftUI iOS apps.
4. Passionate about design and user experience.
5. Eager to work in close coordination with Damus lead developer, Will, and a dedicated team spanning development, design, and product.
6. Commitment to a full-time role, although we remain open to discussing alternative arrangements.

Bonus Qualifications

1. Experience with Nostr development.
2. Experience with C.
3. Previous work in free and open source projects.
4. A publicly shareable portfolio.

Job Structure

1. A one-month paid probationary period to ensure a mutual fit.
2. Upon successful completion of the trial, the opportunity for a six (6) month contractual engagement.
3. The potential for contract renewal, contingent on funding.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should forward a motivational statement alongside their CV/portfolio to vanessa@damus.io.

@ e97aaffa:2ebd765d

Uma nova máxima nas tecnologias/bigtech, se o serviço é gratuito, tu és o produto. Se as pessoas são o produto, quanto mais tempo estiverem online, mais lucro terão as empresas.

Isto é especialmente visível nas redes sociais ( onde também incluo o youtube) e serviços com conteúdos online, que criaram sistema de AI que maximizam os lucros e na qual estão a criar uma sociedade viciada. Criando um efeito perverso, quanto mais viciados estão as pessoas, mais lucrativa se torna para os seus proprietários.

Há muitos anos que falo disso, poucos acreditavam, alguns me acham chalupa, mas eu continuo com a minha ideia sólida. É curioso que a sociedade na sua generalidade já começa a perceber o problema do vício das redes sociais, mas são poucos os que percebem que a origem do problema é a AI.

Existe um documentário na Netflix que explora este assunto, é de 2020, nestes 3 anos a AI desenvolveu-se monstruosamente. O documentário chama-se “O Dilema das Redes Sociais” e aproveito para transcrever a descrição que faz um resumo básico: 

“Este documentário dramatizado explora o perigoso impacto das redes sociais nas pessoas, com especialistas em tecnologia a soarem o alarme sobre as suas próprias criações”

O problema das AI e das redes sociais vai muito mais além do vício, as AI estão a moldar o pensamento humano, desde dos adultos até às crianças, especialmente as crianças. Eu não tenho qualquer dúvida que a AI do Google conhece melhor as crianças que os próprios pais. Além de a conhecer desde muito pequenos, a AI também teve um papel fundamental na sua educação, ao sugerir notícias e vídeos. A AI assumiu o lugar dos pais, ao decidir o que aquela criança deve ou não consumir (ler, ver, ouvir).

Certo grupo de pensamento e de ideias estavam diversos nas sociedade, não tinham força. Com as redes sociais, as AI justou, deu espaço, divulgou, deu muita mais força a esses movimentos, como os terraplanistas, QAnon e muitos outros.

É notória que as sociedades estão a tornar-se mais radicais, mais polarizadas a nível político/ideais. A maioria das pessoas atribuem à pandemia este crescimento da intolerância, que por momentos chega a ser de ódio, será que foi a pandemia? É verdade que acelerou após o outro, mas será que existe causa-efeito? Na minha visão, diretamente não, o que aconteceu é que com a pandemia as pessoas consumiram exaustivamente as redes sociais, tiveram tempo para refletir assuntos que anteriormente não tinha tempo. As pessoas estavam melancólicas, introspectivas e assimilaram as informações sugeridas pelas AI, moldando o seu pensamento e viciando-os como cocaína.

Moldam o pensamento

Como o objecto da AI é manter ao máximo as pessoas ligadas e a consumir, sugerem exaustivamente produtos/ideias que as pessoas gostam, é tudo altamente personalizado, a AI sabe até ao ínfimo pormenor, o que aquele sujeito gosta. Qual o problema de seguir conteúdo que nós gostamos? Enquanto sugere uma caixa de cereais, não existe problema, o problema acontece quando a sugestões são a nível político ( no significado lato da palavra ). As AI colocam as pessoas num gueto, afunilam o seu pensamento, o echo chamber. Um pensamento saudável, é aquele que recebe as informações de várias fontes, os prós e os contras, da direita e da esquerda e a partir daí tira a sua própria conclusão.

Vou utilizar um exemplo “mais ligeiro” para facilitar a explicação, os adeptos de futebol. A AI sugere a um benfiquista essencialmente conteúdos que outros benfiquistas tiveram interesse, quais são? As que o assunto é sobre o Benfica e a que falam mal do Porto. E o oposto acontece com os portistas.

As AI privilegiam os conteúdos com mais leitura e engajamento, que são geralmente com conteúdos controversos. E quanto mais engajamento, dissemina mais esses conteúdos a outras pessoas, é uma bola de neve.

Este tipo de funcionamento limita imenso a diversidade de pensamento, radicalizando o mesmo, criando movimentos de ódio, moldando por completo o pensamento humano, com consequências devastadoras para o mundo e para a sociedade. Uma sociedade que é intolerante a um pensamento diferente do seu, quer impor o seu pensamento como doutrina, só o seu pensamento devia existir, o senhor da razão.

Radicalização

Voltando à política, as AI provocaram uma polarização da sociedade, os partidos do centro-esquerda e centro-direita estão se afastando do centro e os partidos da extrema-esquerda e de extrema-direita estão a crescer e com ideias cada vez mais radicais, mais extremistas.

Isto em termos políticos já está ser um problema e só tem tendência a crescer. Basta observar as eleições em muitos países nos últimos anos, como EUA, Brasil, Espanha, Itália e muito mais. Os resultados das eleições, estão a ser demasiadas partidas ao meios, a direita e a esquerda, muito próximo dos 50% 50%, tornando muito complexo criar um governo estável. Com os partidos dos extremos a conquistar muito eleitorado.

Agora os grandes partidos, mais ao centro, têm que coligar com partidos extremistas para criar um governo e mesmo assim, por vezes nem assim é possível criar um governo com maioria. 

Vou dar o exemplo de Portugal, mas pode ser alargado a muitos outros países, antigamente os grandes partidos, centro-esquerda e de centro-direita, o PS e o PSD respectivamente, têm visões diferentes mas partilhavam uma parte importante das suas propostas. Mesmo o governo sem maioria, o partido da oposição aprovava ( ou abastecia ) muitas propostas do governo, existia um entendimento entre os dois. Agora as propostas e os ideais dos dois partidos estão tão antagônicos, é impossível existir um consenso, a única maneira é uma coligação com os extremos. 

As pessoas estão a ficar muito radicais, intolerantes uns aos outros, querem impor as suas ideias. Para “combater o radicalismo”, está sendo criado movimentos anti-radicalismo que por sua vez, também são radicais, ou seja, pessoas que são contra os ideais da extrema-esquerda, vão votar em partido da extrema-direita e o oposto também acontece.

Não, a solução para combater a extrema-esquerda é votar num partido de centro e para combater a extrema-direita também é votar num partido de centro. A única maneira de combater os extremos é o centro, a tolerância.

Cancelamentos

A sociedade está ficando intolerante a pensamento diferente ao seu, quer impor a suas ideias, um bom exemplo é a cultura do cancelamento que está a acontecer nas redes sociais.

A cultura do cancelamento é uma corrente que incentiva as pessoas a deixarem de apoiar determinadas pessoas e empresas, independentemente de serem públicas ou não, por seus comportamentos considerados incorretos e repreensíveis. Ela tem sido bastante observada nas mídias sociais. A cultura do cancelamento se dá quando alguém percebe uma ação que considera errada nas redes sociais, registra esta falha e posta para os seguidores com críticas ao futuro cancelado. Em questão de pouco tempo, milhares de pessoas são alcançadas com as mensagens. Nem sempre o cancelamento se dá por conta de uma atitude do alvo cancelado, mas por algumas distorções cognitivas dos usuários das redes sociais. 

Na prática este movimento procura censurar e limitar os direitos de expressão, as suas consequências são similares entre movimentos e a PIDE. Isto provoca um efeito perverso, as pessoas escondem as suas opiniões, com medo das consequências. Por isso que os movimentos de extrema direita, como o Chega e o Trump, tem muito melhores resultados nas eleições que nas sondagens.

Um bom exemplo foi o caso do Miguel Milhão, o fundador da Prozis, houve uma tentativa de “cancelado” nas redes sociais, só por ter expressado a sua opinião. Estes movimentos de cancelamento, além de atacar as pessoas em causa, atacaram a sua empresa e maquiavelicamente também atacaram os terceiros/parceiros da empresa, pressionando a abandonar a empresa. Devido a essa pressão muitos influenciadores deixaram de promover os produtos da Prozis. Estes movimentos pidescos, não resolve nada, tem o único objectivo de colocar medo e calar, os alvos não mudam de opinião apenas deixam de dizer o que pensam.

No caso específico do Miguel, eu não concordo com o Miguel, mas ele tem o pleno direito de expressar a sua opinião, como nós temos o direito de expressar a nossa opinião.

Eu sou um forte defensor da frase/ideia criada pelo filósofo Herbert Spencer:

“A liberdade de cada um termina onde começa a liberdade do outro.”

É uma forma de expressar o princípio de que a liberdade de cada um deve respeitar a liberdade do outro. No entanto, isso não significa que a liberdade de alguém termina ou diminui por causa da liberdade de outro. Pelo contrário, a liberdade de cada um deve ser exercida de forma responsável e acolhedora, reconhecendo o valor da liberdade alheia.

No caso do aborto, o direito de fazer ou não, é um decisão exclusiva dos intervenientes, os que tiveram a relação sexual, é um decisão individual. Não faz sentido eu ser a favor de uma lei que impede os direitos de outros. Quem é contra o aborto, tem todo o direito de o não fazer, mas não pode impedir o direito os outros de o fazer.

Intolerância

A intolerância e o radicalismo não é algo exclusivo da direita, também existe na esquerda e em movimentos que nasceram para promover a “liberdade”, para reivindicar os direitos de liberdade. Estou a falar do LGBT, foi um movimento criado para combater a discriminação que as pessoas sofriam, só que com o passar do tempo, uma parte deste movimento  radicalizou-se, com reivindicação mais extremistas. Muitos são intolerantes a opiniões contrárias à sua, criando fortes movimentos de cancelamento de pessoas e de empresas, não conseguem compreender que as pessoas possam ter uma opinião diferente da deles.

Eu concordo com maiores das reivindicações deste movimento, mas se eu dizer que não concordo com algo, sou logo de rotulado de homofóbico ou do partido Chega. Não conseguem compreender que eu não concordo apenas numa pequena parte.

Uma coisa que eu não concordo é a linguagem neutra, acho um absurdo, chegando ao ponto de países criarem lei para obrigar os documentos oficiais com linguagem neutra.

Voltamos aos princípios da frase de Spencer, duas pessoas adultas fazem o que quer da sua vida, tem tudo o direto de casar, sendo ou não do mesmo sexo, é a liberdade individual deles, quem sou eu para impedir que eles seja feliz, não tenho o direito de o fazer.

Tudo muda quando tu queres mudar os direitos de terceiros, no caso da linguagem neutra estão a querer, que terceiros o utilizem, quase como uma obrigação, eu tenho o direito de não utilizar e também tenho o direito de não concordar.

É curioso que este movimento nasceu para defender os membros que sofriam bullying, agora são os bully. Esta comunidade não está a fazer nada para demarcar-se e combater essas atitudes, vai custar muito caro no futuro. A população em geral que concorda com o movimento vai acabar de mudar de lado, alimentando os partidos de extrema-direita. E quando esses partidos chegarem ao governo vão reverter todos os direitos que levaram décadas a conquistar, possivelemente até a criminalização da homossexualidade.

Voltando ao início, a única maneira de combater o radicalismo é ser moderado, o centro.

O espectro político

A maioria tem a ideia que o espectro político é uma linha do eixo, da esquerda para a direita. Mas está completamente errada.

A representação mais precisa é com dois eixos, com um eixo socioeconómico na horizontal e um eixo sociocultural na vertical.

Esta representação é tão complexa, que existem inúmeras versões da disposição dos partidos políticos portugueses, esta foi a melhor que eu encontrei. Este tipo de interpretação é muito difícil porque os partidos são muito dinâmicos, consoante a visão dos seus líderes e/ou se estão em coligações governamentais.

A distância entre a extrema-esquerda e a extrema-direita (no topo do quadrado) é similar à distância do centro político(centro do quadrado). Os extremos compartilham certas atitudes e métodos semelhantes como autoritários, discriminatórios, apenas têm uma visão económica diferente mas as consequências na liberdade são similares. 

Radicalização Binária

Na vida nem tudo é binário (sem conotação LGBT, em termos latos), por eu gostar do Benfica, não é obrigação de ter que odiar o Fc Porto, irrita-me esta cultura do ódio, as claques dos clubes de futebol estão cheias desses tipos de adereços. O futebol é apenas um exemplo, porque a sociedade está cheia de situações similares.

No meu caso, muitas pessoas colocam em causa o meu maximalismo do Bitcoin, porque eu não detesto e nem ofendo os shitcoiners. Essas pessoas não conseguem compreender que eu gosto de Bitcoin, quem sou eu para ofender os outros. Eu apenas reconheço o Bitcoin como uma moeda e a única que poderá corrigir a sociedade, as outras criptos são representantes do mundo actual (FIAT) em sistemas blockchain. Se as criptos (Bitcoin não é cripto) fazem igual, sem melhorias do sistema atual, porque mudar? servem apenas para algumas pessoas tirarem proveitos económicos do desconhecimento de outros.

Cada um é livre de fazer as suas escolhas, igualmente livre como eu, que escolhi o Bitcoin, outros podem escolher uma shitcoin. Mas todos têm a liberdade de escolher e de arcar com as consequências dos seus actos.

A grande maioria dos Bitcoiners maximalistas tem um passado com shitcoins, é um caminho, uma aprendizagem que na maioria das vezes leva ao maximalismo. Esse percurso, o caminhar sobre as pedras, leva ao estudo e à compreensão do ethos do Bitcoin. Existe uma diferença tremenda entre utilizar Bitcoin e compreender o Bitcoin. O compreender é muito importante, quem percebe, dificilmente deixa de usar; mas quem utiliza apenas por influência, sem compreender, mais tarde ou mais cedo, acaba por deixar.

Será que devemos afugentar as pessoas que utilizam mas não o compreendem?

Bitcoin é isto, para todos, para os que percebem e especialmente para os que não percebem. As pessoas poderão não perceber, mas sabem que é útil para a sua vida. No futuro, a maioria dos utilizadores vão utilizar sem o saber, vão utilizar serviços que na sua base tem tecnologia Bitcoin mas não está visível. E também serão mais os utilizadores de IOU do que de btc.

Será que temos o direito de ofender e desprezar alguém que não entende o ethos?

Claro que não, se as pessoas usam Bitcoin é que reconhecem valor, não entendem 100% mas percebem uma parte, senão não usavam.

É claro que temos a liberdade de criticar,  mas sempre respeitosamente,  mas mais de tudo, temos o dever de ajudar e ensinar o próximo.

Mas isto não é só contra shitcoiners, acontece o mesmo com nocoiners, não temos direito de insultar as pessoas que usam do FIAT, é a escolha deles (apesar de ser imposto pelo estado), são livres de não querer Bitcoin. 

Os nocoiners são como uma tela em branco, pronta a ser pintada; os shitcoiners já que encontraram o problema da moeda FIAT, mas escolherem a solução errada, ou seja, colocaram rabiscos na tela, agora será necessário repintar toda de branco e pintar de novo.

Um dos alvos dos maximalistas é Warren Buffett, criticam porque este não reconhecer o valor do Bitcoin. Nós temos que compreender o ponto de vista dele, ele é muito bem sucedido no mundo FIAT, não tem a necessidade de mudar, não faz sentido agora aos 92 anos começar a estudar algo totalmente diferente. É como se diz no futebol, a equipa que ganha não se mexe, ele ganha muito dinheiro e tem clientes fiéis, não faz sentido mudar ou perder tempo a estudar o Bitcoin.

---

Sejam menos radicais, mais tolerantes, tenham empatia com o próximo, não se esqueçam que os futuros Bitcoiners maximalistas são os atuais shitcoiners e nocoiners, mais cedo ou mais tarde, eles vão descobrir o caminho certo.

@ 1bc70a01:24f6a411

Originally published on October 15, 2022. Moving from my personal blog to Nostr 🙌

Don't trust, verify

Some people find this very annoying. But I've realized that most people are winging it in life. Human psychology and power dynamics influences how people think and what they say. People want to seem right so they copy what others say, and expect you to believe it.

One way people consume information is through media - news and articles. They'll read something and assume it's true.

Cited by a "study"? Must be true.

"Experts say"?

Gotta be true.

Except, if you check the sources and do some critical thinking, you might uncover that the study is flawed or that the experts are biased.

Simple things like statistical significance are thrown out the window in some studies.

People overlook personal biases.

This all leads to poor data and misrepresentation. This is how you get click-bait headlines.

The only way to know what's true is to try and verify it for yourself.

Even if you are not able to verify the facts, you can come away with a range of certainty about what you learned. Is it probably true? May be true. Certainly true? Or maybe there is a grain of truth to it? The level of confidence can vary. You don't need to be 100% confident in your newly acquired knowledge.

Treat new knowledge as data points

"It depends" is the most appropriate answer to all questions in life. The actual answer is very nuanced and depends on all sorts of things.

But, the way media presents information and the way our minds try to categorize it is by replacing past beliefs.

Once you learn something new, it's tempting to disregard your past knowledge.

I don't see information this way.

To me, all new information is a data point in my life-long accumulated collection of other data points.

Think of it like a toolbox. You have many tools in your toolbox and they are all useful for some specific task. You don't throw away a tool you bought because you acquired another.

Information is much the same. You source information from your mind to understand some subject. Consider existing beliefs, while looking at the new information. The goal is to connect the dots.

Sooner or later the data points (dots) start connecting, and you get a better picture of the subject.

Seek out incentives

Incentives drive human behavior.

Incentive to earn.

Incentive to love.

Incentive to feel good about yourself (generosity).

If you can figure out a person's incentives, you will start to understand their behavior.

People suck at understanding this. They blame the wrong things. They assign responsibility to people who are not responsible. They create made up reasons for why someone did something. All the whole ignoring incentives.

Incentives drive everything. Ask the following questions:

• What is the ultimate goal of this person by saying or doing this?
• What do they seek to gain?
• How does it make them feel?
• What will they do at the prospect of failure?
• Who are the people they care for?
• What do they stand to lose?
• What motivates their actions?
• In almost all cases the answer to these questions involves a personal gain / loss.

Give people the benefit of the doubt

When trying to decide whether something was said or done with good intent, assume that's the case.

With exceptions such as career politicians or criminals, it is best to assume that people mean well and people are default=nice.

Otherwise it becomes difficult to have faith in systems, processes and humanity.

I know the world can be an ugly place, but it can also be a beautiful place. I'd rather assume people are seeking to build a better future for themselves.

If they act against everyone's best interest, it is best to assume they do so out of personal gain rather than some sinister plot. Look at the incentives that drive their behavior and figure out how to modify them to best serve everyone.

Acknowledge that material wealth does not bring happiness and strive for what matters to you.

Money does not bring happiness no matter what anyone says. It does relieve you of despair and help live a better, more peaceful and enjoyable life, but it will not make you happy.

Very few people in the world, if any, know true happiness because they confuse happiness (the process) with happiness (the end state). There is no end state for happiness.

When people ask you if you are happy, it's hard to answer, right?

Your instinct is to say "yes, of course". After all, your day is going fine, you have every comfort you desire and you had a pleasant lunch with a friend. You feel "happy".

But, this happiness fades. Tomorrow you get in a car accident, your car damaged, insurance won't pay out and you miss 2 weeks of work. You are "unhappy".

Some people confuse happiness with being content. You can be content with your place in life, but that doesn't mean you're happy.

The whole debate over happiness is a mute point. Since happiness is a process which is more akin to enjoyment, ultimately there is no such thing as happiness. The word itself should disappear from dictionaries.

Ok, I'm joking. But, you get the point.

When it comes to my life, I strive for satisfaction and contentment.

If I'm satisfied that day, that week, that month, that year, or the last decade, then I've met my "happiness" goals. If I am content with my life, then I'm "happy".

While material wealth can provide satisfaction, the contentment piece is often missing. With wealth, the goal post moves from one spot to another. Once you've achieved a satisfying moment, you have to move to the next, and the next. Each time you have to introduce higher states of satisfaction that require more effort and money.

Eventually, you plateau and satisfying moments from the physical world no longer matter. You seek out emotional attachment and relationships.

This is why so many wealthy people are depressed. No matter how much they spend, they can never reach that emotional attachment provided by love and relationships.

In fact, wealth only complicates those things. Instead of people seeing you for who you are as a person, a new variable is introduced and they see you for your status. With misaligned incentives, it becomes more difficult to form genuine relationships. Thus, contentment is hard to achieve.

I'm going to let you in on the biggest secret everyone is asking about - the secret to happiness.

The secret to happiness is charitable work. Doing things for others, without expecting anything in return.

Charitable acts are secretly selfish acts, whether that person acknowledges it or not.

All humans act in self-preservation. The need to feel good about ourselves. The need for approval. The need for comfort and safety. The need for recognition. All of these needs are driven by self-preservation.

Charity is no different. While we may feel that we do good things for others out of the goodness of our hearts, the evolutionary incentive is to feel satisfied by our deeds. There's nothing wrong with doing good things to feel good, as long as you understand why you're doing it, instead of performing mental gymnastics.

We are not designed for our digital world and should not strive to adapt to it

Evolution took hundreds of thousands of years to shape humans into what we are today. But technology accelerated the process by many magnitudes all within about 100 years. Except, it hasn't. The evolutionary clock is still catching up, out of breath and exhausted with your daily activity.

While we adapt rather well, humans are not capable of processing the amount of data and connections offered by the internet. This ultimately messes with our minds.

Think about your current physical world social circle. Small, yes?

Now think about your digital social circle. Much larger?

How many people do you think about out of your larger digital social circle? My guess is not that many.

While you may recognize the individuals you interact with, the meaning connections formed in the digital world are somewhat closely mirrored to the physical world. I hypothesize this is because we have innate evolutionary boundaries that limit our ability to expand beyond a certain natural limit.

Going beyond the invisible evolutionary boundaries places a burden on your mind. It feels unhealthy.

Remember the last time you thought to yourself "I need a break. I need to unplug"? That's your evolutionary boundary telling you it is not capable of processing any more data. You need a purge to get back to equilibrium.

We are not designed to be always-on, always-connected, always-responsive. At least not yet. It's possible the evolutionary process catches up and prepares us to handle all of it, but I am not confident it will be any time soon.

I try to remind myself that I am not meant to have 50,000 followers and expect to keep everyone happy. I am not meant to follow everyone's updates and be expected to respond. To stay healthy, I need to unplug.

Life is what you make of it, do what you wish to do and ignore the rest

There's no "right way" to do anything. Everything is a figment of human imagination. To do things "the right way" means doing it by someone else's definition of right.

I found it incredibly freeing to realize that the only thing that is pure in this world is the natural world and your mind.

The world is a canvas.

You are the paint brush.

Everyone is capable of everything and nothing at the same time.

Everything else is noise.

Yes, we have society. Yes, we have rules. These artificial, human-invented boundaries act to preserve harmony. But, ultimately, the only pure forms of existence are the human mind and the natural world. What you do is the only thing within your boundary of control (to an extent).

Since we experience the world with our minds, we are all that is true. Everything else is a projection of some entity or experience that seeks to change our behavior (intentionally or unintentionally).

With this in mind, I look at people's experiences as unique to them and do not assume that they will translate in the same way to my life if I apply them.

Only worry about things that are in my control

I can't control what people do. I can try to influence them, but ultimately they will do what they decide to do. Since I can only control myself, I don't worry about what others think or do.

Never regret

It's easy to say "I don't regret things" but in reality emotions take us there and we think about what we regret.

I would be lying if I said I don't have feelings of regret. But, I forget about them quickly so I can focus on the things I can control. What passed is now behind me and there's no way to change it back, so there's no point in regretting.

Reflection is not the same as regret. One can reflect by looking at the past, and make changes for the future. Regrets are bitter feelings an no action.

Truth is relative

Even as I write this, my own truths are relative. What is true for me, or is true now, may not be true for you or true when you read it. It may be wrong.

People used to believe earth was the center of the universe. That the sun went around the earth. That to ward off bad spirits you had to offer sacrifices.

These were all truths to the people who held those beliefs. Now we know different.

Given what we know now, it is only logical to assume that our current truths may be false in the future. Even physics, the foundation upon we base so many truths may be proven to be wrong or incompatible with other parts of the universe.

Most things are not the best version of themselves therefore there is always room for improvement.

Since things get better all the time, it is only logical to assume that even the best thing we can think of is not the best version of that thing. The "best" is relative to time, technology and imagination.

Whenever someone says "but we already have X that works great", that doesn't mean that Y cannot be better than X, nobody just thought of it yet.

Stay curious, stay hungry and know that you can create something better.

Take experts with a grain of salt

Even the top experts in their fields are often incorrect.

For example - I know a lot about conversion optimization, but if you were to take every advice I dish out, some of it will inevitably flop.

When you get to an expert level, when someone asks you something you don't know, it is tempting to give an answer. When many people ask you for something, it's even more tempting to respond.

Saying "I don't know" is difficult even if you feel that you should say it. Before you can utter the words, your mind says "I should know this..."

The second factor that makes experts not as credible as they may have been in the past, is the speed at which technology moves.

Think about a specialized doctor. This doctor may be the top expert in their field, but it is impossible for them to read the thousands of medical journals published every day. So many breakthroughs could happen in a year without this doctor ever knowing about them.

By the time an expert weighs in, the "truth" of the matter may have already shifted.

Knowing this, you can assume that not everything an expert says is correct, especially if they step outside of their lane.

Elon Musk is a great example of this. While Elon is a successful entrepreneur and perhaps knows a thing or two about rocket engines, when he steps outside of his lane and talks about crypto, he is no more coherent than someone who spent a lot of time in the space. He uses his influence to prop up things like dogecoin for fun and games, while people lose their life savings following his doge tweets.

I'm not saying that he is responsible for people's personal decisions, but he does influence them.

@ 6e75f797:a8eee74e

Last night I started a nostr community multiplayer instance for No Man's Sky on ZapStream and before we knew it, we had 4 Nostrichs arriving on the genesis planet to join the fun. NSM is an deterministic, procedurally generated open universe where players can explore, quest, build, combat and have fun together. Every new system discovered is generated when the first Traveller enters the system making the game a unique experience for any open world gaming fan.

If you fancy joining us in the Nostrverse let me know and I'll friend you in #NMS and on Steam or Epic. If you just want to watch the fun, participate in naming systems, planets, fauna and flora come and hang out in my stream or the stream of Oceanbee, HolgerHatGarKeineNode or taette.

If you already own NMS, feel free to add me!

My NMS friend code is: EMAZ-KMHT-ZPFXP

See you in space Traveller! - TheGrinder

@ da1c05d1:accd588a

Salut

@ 8fb140b4:f948000c

Test Bounty Note

@ 1c52ebc8:5698c92a

Hey folks, happy Saturday!

Thanks for all the support last week with the first attempt at a “this week in Nostr” newsletter, feedback is very welcome 🙂

The hope for this newsletter is to be technically focused (new NIPs, notable projects, latest debates, etc) and a way for folks to keep up with how the community and the protocol is developing.

Recent NIP Updates

1) Calendar Events 📅

Early this week Calendar Events got added as a new NIP, so now we have a standard way to create calendars and calendar events in a way that can be shared via Nostr. Looks like we’ll be able to kick Meetup and Eventbrite to the curb soon!

2) Proxy Tags (Proposed) 🌉

There’s been significant work done to bridge between other social media and Nostr (Twitter, ActivityPub, etc). One of the challenges is the amount of duplication that can happen. If this NIP is adopted, a proxy tag can be added to events so that a Nostr client can link an event that was originally in Twitter to the original Twitter url.

This has the approval of many folks including @fiatj so I bet we’ll see it merged soon.

Notable projects

NostrDB: shipped! 🚢

Mentioned last week, but shipped this week: NostrDB is an embedded relay within the Damus app built by @jb55 built to improve performance and make new features easier. By having a relay inside the client, the client gets far more efficient with pretty much everything. It’s a standalone project so I imagine many clients could adopt this and reap the benefits.

As he mentions in the announcement, it has enabled Damus to recommend follows, as well as speed up many resource intensive operations in the app. Definitely feels snappier to me 💪

Stemstr 🎵

Shipped this week, Stemstr is a way to connect with people over music. There seem to be budding collaboration tools as well meaning the music on stemstr is constantly evolving and being reshared. Quite an impressive project.

Relayable 🌍

One of the underrated challenges of using Nostr right now is curating your relays. For the snappiest experience in your clients, speed is important! Many relays are hosted around the globe but it’s not easy to keep track of that.

Relayable is a relay you can add that will automatically find the closest, fastest, reliable relay to you get you connected so you can get your notes as fast as possible. Really neat project, I’ve added that relay and it’s worked great

Ostrich.work ⚒️

A job board that runs on Nostr for Nostr-related jobs. Definitely check it out if you’re looking to work on Nostr projects or need to find someone to work with you on the same!

Secret Chats on Iris 🤫

DMs on Nostr aren’t entirely private because we’re still publishing the metadata about the DM on publicly accessible relays even if the content is encrypted. There’s been a desire to implement more secure chats through the Nostr protocol, there’s even a bounty from Human Right Foundation about it.

Looks like Iris pushed support for their take on secret chats, looking forward to people telling the community how they like it.

Learn to dev on Nostr course 📖

If you’re looking to get started building on Nostr, or just curious how it works under the hood, here’s a course that was put together just for you! It’s about 40 minutes long and it starts assuming no knowledge about Nostr.

Latest debates

DMs 🔒

DMs on Nostr (using the original NIP 4 protocol) isn’t very private, and there’s a desire from a large group on Nostriches to fix that natively in Nostr. Some folks are ok to leave it “unfixed” in Nostr and use protocols like Simplex because Nostr doesn’t have to solve all problems. Many ofthers thinks we can have our cake and eat it too with some effort on the Nostr protocol.

The debate rages on! I hope you weigh in wherever you see the discussion, your voice may help the community get to clarity.

Email notifications

Much of the world still relies on email to get notified about what’s happening across their various apps and services when they’re not regularly logging in. @karnage@snort.social believes it may help adoption of Nostr if there was a client that allowed users that opt-in to get email notifications for activity happening on Nostr.

There are other folks that feel like it wouldn’t be useful and in fact could make Nostr feel more spammy. I saw another thought that Nostr should be fairly self contained so bridges to other protocols (email being one) would pollute the network. It’s an interesting debate.

Events

I’ll keep a running list of Nostr-related events that I hear about (in person or virtual). If you wanna see something here please let me know! (DMs welcome) - Nostrasia Nov 1-3 in Tokyo & Hong Kong

I haven’t heard of any new ones this week but I hope the one in Chiavenna, Italy went well this week 🙂

Until next time 🫡

I realized this week I should be tagging each major contributor/author of each of the notable projects. I'll keep track of that from now on, so I can tag the people doing the awesome work in our community.

If I missed anything else, let me know, DMs welcome.

And to shamelessly rip off my favorite youtuber’s signoff “God bless, you’re super cute”

@ 00000001:a21169a7

August Sander (1876-1964), a prominent figure in documentary photography, played a pivotal role in challenging and resisting Nazi ideology through his work during the difficult years preceding and following Adolf Hitler's rise to power in Germany.

Sander's most famous project, "People of the 20th Century," stands as a testament to this silent resistance. This monumental body of work, portraying a broad cross-section of German society, presented a bold challenge to the Nazi notion of a "superior race".

Sander's strategy was to humanize all the people he photographed, regardless of their social status or race. His approach was neither to glorify nor denigrate, but simply to portray people as they were, a vision that was in stark contrast with the Nazis' racial ideology.

Furthermore, Sander sought to dismantle the Nazis' rigid racial and social categories. In "People of the 20th Century," the range of subjects is impressively broad: aristocrats, peasants, artists, manual workers, women, men, Jews, non-Jews. By juxtaposing these different categories, Sander underscored the diversity and complexity of German society, thus challenging the Nazi notion of a "pure race".

Despite the resistance he faced, Sander's courage never wavered. His photographs were confiscated and destroyed by the Nazis, and his book "Face of Our Time" was banned in 1936. Yet, Sander persisted, and while he was forced to switch his focus to landscape photography to avoid further confrontations, he continued to document his time's Germany until his death in 1964.

Sander's resistance to Nazi ideology was not frontal or violent, but subversive and silent. His camera became his weapon, and his photographs, his resistance. By capturing his subjects' humanity, he demonstrated that diversity, far from being a threat, is a source of richness and vitality in a society.

August Sander's work remains a powerful tool for understanding the social and political context of Germany in the first half of the 20th century. At the same time, his work continues to be a reminder of the importance of preserving and respecting human dignity, regardless of race, religion, or social status. In this sense, Sander's photography not only documents the reality of his era but also offers a powerful critique of Nazi ideology and a more inclusive and humanitarian vision of society.

@ d8a2c33f:76611e0c

Happy Saturday nostriches,

Back in November 2022, we introduced a revolutionary feature known as Zap on our web platform, Starbackr. We wrote about it here. An explosive surge in user engagement followed. The community, including you, were rewarded for your creativity. We watched as stars were born and talented creators ascended the ranks.

Around the same time, we started building on the Nostr protocol and seized the opportunity to incorporate our Zaps into its fabric. This initiative marked the dawn of our venture, the genesis of the Current App - a meticulously crafted beacon of hope for both iOS and Android users, with zaps at its core.

The Current App significantly deviates from the existing cohorts of Nostr Apps. It is a powerful tool equipped with an inbuilt wallet that turns zapping into an economic signal with a mere press of a button. This revolutionary step gave rise to an unexpected response. Numerous creators found a home in the Current App, managing their satoshi income, using the wallet to zap, and boost others.

However, innovation rarely comes without hurdles. The real storm brewed when Apple, the Silicon Valley overlord, targeted our ally, the Damus App, demanding the removal of 'zap' from posts. We all bore witness to the saga that unfolded. In response to Apple's store policy, the Damus app eliminated 'zaps' from posts and sought refuge in the Apple App Store. This decision echoed across the Nostr iOS community, leading to the widespread removal of the 'zap' feature from all Nostr iOS Apps.

We could have followed this path, cowered, and surrendered, stripping our app of its soul. However, we are not ones to back down or to sacrifice our user experience for an easy route. We would rather dismantle our app than compromise our zaps.

Apple, a corporate juggernaut, is a machine fine-tuned to churn out profits every quarter. In contrast, we are a community. We are the Nostr/Current, a collective guided by principles and unity. Of course, our goals are as distinct as night and day, but we believe in a path that can reconcile both. The App Store served as a window to Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr for many newcomers, and we couldn't simply close that window.

As such, we engaged in a dialogue with the App Store team, seeking an alternative that could honor both our Zaps and the App Store's policy. It has been a hard-fought battle requiring significant perseverance. Apple rejected our revisions four times and set a deadline, August 4th, which has now passed.

Yesterday, we submitted our final version, our last shot, for review. We refuse to bow without a fight. We pledge to continue our resistance, to push back, and to stand our ground.

Ultimately, this battle is about more than just keeping the Current App on the App Store. It's about principles, values, and the future we envision. It's about the legacy we wish to leave behind. As a community, as a revolution, we stand for certain principles. We invite you to join us as we continue this fight, for it's far from over.

We will keep everyone updated on the progress and inform you if and when Apple removes the Current App from the App Store.

@ f4db5270:3c74e0d0

"Casolari silenziosi" (2023)

40x40 cm, oil on panel canvas

---

Here a few moments work in progress...

The beginning...

@ 00000001:a21169a7

If for Henri Cartier-Bresson the essence of photography was the decisive moment, for William Klein the defining factor is commitment. This assertion, made by Raphaëlle Stopin, curator of the 'William Klein. Manifesto' exhibition, couldn't be more accurate. At 91 years old and with multiple facets to his name - photographer, painter, filmmaker, publicist, writer, and activist - Klein has left an indelible mark on the landscape of art and photography with his irreverent commitment and radical approach.

Born in New York in 1928, Klein transformed mid-20th-century photography, creating an aesthetic language that evokes the rawness and emotions of a post-war society still to be rebuilt. Through his lens, we see a vibrant, dirty, mestizo, and ever-evolving New York. His unconventional approach, which mixed with the subjects he portrayed, broke with the standards of photography of his time, resulting in images that the white, Anglo-Saxon elite of the era found distasteful. However, his honest and committed vision ended up paving a new path in photography.

Klein began his creative journey in painting, where he already displayed a unique, free, and transgressive language. His entry into the world of photography happened fortuitously, by photographing his own paintings, and it was in 1956 when his vision exploded onto the scene, with the publication of 'Life is Good & Good for You in New York: Trance Witness Revels'. This work, the fruit of his immersion in the wild side of New York life, became a revolutionary manifesto that subverted the traditional principles of photography.

Klein's photographs were never just images. They were bold statements of freedom and experimentation, going against the conventions of his time. It was with his legendary book about New York that he became a disruptive figure in photography. Despite being published in France, Italy, and Japan, this book took 40 years to be published in the United States, a fact that evidences the rejection his raw and uninhibited gaze of the city caused.

But Klein was never content with just being a photographer. His enormous cultural baggage, inspired by figures such as Masaccio, Piero della Francesca, and the Bauhaus, propelled him to explore other forms of expression. In his work, we see the fusion of photography with painting, the 'painted contacts', where he applies paint to contact sheets with large brushes, creating a fusion of disciplines that is surprisingly innovative and evocative.

Today, at 91 years old, Klein continues to work, reinventing himself and reinterpreting his archive. Although his pace has changed, his commitment to his art and his language has not diminished. His legacy endures, and his influence continues to be visible in contemporary photography.

Is Klein a Leonardo of photography? Perhaps it's not an exact comparison. But, just like Da Vinci, Klein has shown a diversity of interests and skills that rivals any Renaissance polymath's. And, unlike Da Vinci, Klein is indisputably wilder and more committed.

In summary, William Klein is a visionary, a provocateur, and an iconoclast, whose work remains a source of inspiration and a challenge to today's artists and photographers. With his committed, free, and innovative gaze, Klein has demonstrated that photography, like any form of art, should always be an act of commitment and revolution.

@ 1bc70a01:24f6a411

I’m going to think out lout about the UAP hearing a bit, feel free to tune me out.

Scenario 1

The one most of us are probably thinking: This entire thing is a distraction from one or many known or unknown issues currently underway. It must be so bad that it warrants national attention to the all-entertaining “UAP” subject.

For this to be true, we have to assume one of the following: 1. The people testifying are lying. Maybe paid actors, maybe not, who knows, but they are not telling the truth. 2. They are telling their “truth”, however they obtained it, perhaps even their reality. We do know UFOs are commonly reported worldwide, so perhaps they are just telling what they saw.

In terms of congressional involvement, scenario one would mean that some or all of the congress members are full of shit. This is an unlikely scenario in my mind (hard to get everyone to go along with a lie). The more likely scenario is that they are in it for the wild ride, totally unaware they are being used as pawns (or at least some aren’t).

What makes this scenario possible in my opinion is that Grush is allowed to speak about the events publicly but not discuss details (unless privately). This makes for good public theatre. Why would unsanctioned projects allow Grush to even go so far as to speak about the events when a slip and fall accident could occur at any moment? The answer would have to be either: 1. Because it’s all bullshit, or mostly bullshit. 2. Because the agencies involved are really THAT incompetent and hadn’t figured out what is happening. 3. Because they have no problem with him talking about it because they would like to slowly disclose alien technology and the fact that we’re not alone. 4. To serve the purpose of distraction.

Assuming scenario 1 is correct, the most likely scenario is that the people involved are telling their own version of truth and that some of the congressional members are unaware of the real reason they’re there.

This is an easy fallback for any time you want to divert attention from some other pressing matters. Just talk about UFOs!

The earlier story in NY Times would also make sense in this case - as the NYT has been known to act as the propaganda arm of the government. The NY Times story brought a lot of attention to the matter, but we have to also wonder why this was under the rug for so many years? Perhaps because it’s pure bullshit.

The “It’s real!” Scenario….

Let us assume that this is not a distraction. The people testifying are telling the truth. Everything is as they say it is. Ooof!

This would mean that everything Grush says is true - there are unsanctioned programs and or people with extreme privilege and clearance not granted to anyone else. People that are not even part of the government in any way.

It would also mean we have recovered alien craft and bodies and have attempted to reverse engineer their tech. Perhaps we already succeeded and what we see flying around today is this reverse engineered tech, or actual ETs.

What would make this scenario real?

Well, there is no shortage of UFO sightings. People swearing their life on it. For us to discount all of them would mean calling everyone a liar, or just confused about some other phenomena. I wouldn’t bet on all liars and delusional, but confused, maybe. Still, some accounts are just too out there to dismiss without some serious thought. The fact that people’s stories seem to match could mean that there’s truth to those reports.

Perhaps the aliens use pods (classic saucer shapes, or “tic tacs” or other shapes craft. Maybe the “cubes” in orbs are their versions of drones? Or not? Maybe the large cubes are spacecraft.

Yes, they cover vast amounts of space quickly and STILL crash on our planet. Rookies that failed the landing maneuver in flight school… heh.

The governments of the world are all cooperating in hiding the truth and or the US government has unprecedented access to other parts of the world to recover and cover up various incidents. WOW… ok. That means we have something like a one world alien-communication government that has unprecedented access beyond anyone’s control. How??

If this is the real deal, we should all be losing our minds right now. The prospect of another species with vastly superior technology with interest in our nuclear dealings should scare everyone. Forget everything else, this is priority #1.

THE PROBLEM with this scenario?

1. Some foreign govt. would have already revealed what they know. Would they not? Are we to believe they are all collaborating on this with some inter-government agency that acts with ultimate authority? Why? How? Maybe they are already speaking out and I’m unaware?
2. We STILL don’t have any definitive evidence. He said, she said, they said. “First account” from a “trusted source”. OK.
3. Aliens possess mind-blown tech, but still crash once in a while. I guess you could say that there will always be a small chance of crash no matter who is flying what. I’ll give people that.
4. “It’s classified”. No amount of talking seems to reveal the actual “classified” information. Even during the congressional meeting it’s always “I can tell you privately”, and “I’m not permitted to talk about this by law”. Which is it? Are you, or are you not allowed to speak on the matter? Why can you disclose it behind closed doors but not in public? Seems rather strange to me.

In the “It’s all real!” Scenario, we are all screwed. Either we are being prepped for eventual disclosure of alien life or aliens can do crap we can’t protect against. If we’re being prepared for disclosure, it may mean that we have no say in how things unfold on our planet and the best we can do is ease people into it without everyone losing their minds. In that case, a series of hearings on the matter might make sense. Keep talking about it louder and louder until people are no longer shocked to hear the truth. Buckle up everyone, things are about to get interesting!

Scenario 3: “Trust Us, We’re here to serve you”

From the hearing, we hear multiple times congress mention “distrust in the government” and “rebuild trust”. In line with Scenario 1, this would mean everything is just a smoke screen to “build trust”. “Oh look, congress cares about me😍!!”

It would make sense why nothing has been revealed concretely and no foreign government came forward yet. Didn’t you know, UFOs only crash in the states! Haha.

Congress is just “building back trust”, either fully aware of the lies, or using mentally unstable people for their gain. Not saying the witnesses are mentally unstable, but you never really know, do you? Tell yourself a story enough times, it becomes a reality.

My Personal Take?

I wish to remain open minded about this subject. There are too many questions unanswered for me and I don’t want to dismiss anything entirely. Could there be aliens visiting this planet? I don’t see why not. We don’t know what we don’t know. For me to dismiss the possibility of non-human life traveling to our planet would mean to believe we have learned everything there is to learn about physics and the universe, when in fact it is the opposite, we know little to nothing.

Could it be bullshit? Yes, of course. I also like to consider things from a practical perspective and think in terms of probabilities rather than right and wrong, yes or no. If I had to guess the odds of aliens traveling to our planet, I’d give it at 5% chance. So yeah, not much. I’m much more inclined to believe this is all just human manipulation to achieve some agenda. I won’t speculate what that agenda might be as it’s anyone’s guess really. There’s no way to prove anything.

Should all of this be real, things are going to get very interesting…

@ 00000001:a21169a7

Robert Frank, born on November 9, 1924, in Zurich, Switzerland, was the child of Rosa (Zucker) and Hermann Frank, of Jewish origin. Though his family managed to remain safe during the Second World War in Switzerland, the looming threat of Nazism informed his understanding of oppression, invariably seeping into his subsequent work. Frank was drawn to photography partly as a means to escape from his business-oriented family and home. He was mentored by various photographers and graphic designers before he crafted his first handmade book of photographs, "40 Photos," in 1946. At the age of 23, Frank migrated to the United States, seeking to broaden his photographic horizon. He found employment in New York as a fashion photographer for Harper's Bazaar. However, the rigidity and artifice of fashion photography failed to satiate his creative yearning. He soon quit his job and embarked on journeys through South America and Europe, creating a second handmade book of photographs taken in Peru.

Upon returning to the United States in 1950, Frank began to experience a transformation in his photographic perspective. Influenced by his disillusionment with the frantic pace of American life and its emphasis on money, he began to perceive America as a place often desolate and lonely. This vision is reflected in his subsequent photography.

The aesthetic context of the subjective photography of the 1950s, which Frank adopted, was marked by a paradigm shift in how photography was understood and practiced. It involved a move away from the apparent objectivity and neutrality that characterized documentary and journalistic photography, to adopt a more personal and subjective approach. Images ceased to be seen simply as faithful representations of reality to become the photographer's personal interpretations.

In this context, Robert Frank stood out for his direct, unadorned style. His photographs did not aim to beautify or idealize reality, but to capture it as it is, with all its imperfections and contradictions. For Frank, the camera was a tool to explore and question society, rather than merely documenting it. His most emblematic work, "The Americans," first published in Paris in 1958, is a chronicle of his journey through 48 states of the United States. The book, composed of 83 images selected from 28,000 shots, offers an unconventional and critical view of American life. Through his images, Frank portrays a society marked by racial and class inequality, loneliness, and helplessness. The images in "The Americans" are often dark, blurry, and off-kilter, contributing to a sense of unease and instability. Robert Frank continued to work intensely throughout his career. Here is a list of some of his most representative works, ordered by year:

• 1946: Published his first handmade book of photographs, "40 Photos."
• 1947: Moved to the United States and began working for Harper's Bazaar.
• 1950: Participated in the group exhibition "51 American Photographers" at the MoMA and published his second book of photographs from his journey through Peru.
• 1955: Received a Guggenheim Fellowship to travel and photograph the United States, a project that would result in "The Americans."
• 1958: Published "The Americans" in Paris.
• 1959: "The Americans" was published in the United States.
• 1961: Had his first solo exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago.
• 1962: Exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
• 1983: The French magazine "Les Cahiers de la photographie" devoted two special issues to his work.
• 2008: A new edition of "The Americans" was published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its first publication.
• 2009: The exhibition "Looking In: Robert Frank's The Americans" was shown at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Robert Frank's influence on contemporary photography is undeniable. His subjective and critical vision opened new pathways for understanding and practicing photography, shifting it away from conventionalism and closer to a more artistic and personal conception.

@ cca7ef54:e7323176

เรามาทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับระบบ Relay ใน Nostr กันครับ นี่เป็นส่วนสำคัญที่ทำให้ Nostr ทำงานได้ และมันก็ทำหน้าที่คล้ายๆ กับเป็นเซิร์ฟเวอร์หลังบ้านของ Nostr นั่นเอง

เริ่มต้นทำความเข้าใจอย่างง่าย

เราจะเริ่มต้นด้วยการจินตนาการว่า Nostr เป็นเมืองที่มีผู้คนจำนวนมากที่ต้องการจะสื่อสารกัน แต่ทุกคนต่างก็อยู่ห่างกันไกลเหลือเกิน ทำให้พวกเขาไม่สามารถสื่อสารกันได้โดยตรง ดังนั้น.. เราก็เลยต้องการสิ่งที่เรียกว่า "Relay" หรือ "สถานีเชื่อมต่อ" ที่จะช่วยส่งข้อมูลจากคนหนึ่งไปยังคนอื่นๆ

ในบริบทของ Nostr นั้น.. Relay คือเซิร์ฟเวอร์ที่รับข้อมูล (หรือ "notes" ที่เราโพสต์) จากไคลเอนต์หนึ่งและส่งต่อไปยังไคลเอ็นต์อื่นๆ ที่ต้องการข้อมูลนั้น ดังนั้น.. คุณสามารถจินตนาการเปรียบเทียบได้ว่า Relay เป็นเหมือนที่ทำการไปรษณีย์ที่คอยรับจดหมายจากคนหนึ่งแล้วก็ทำหน้าที่ในการส่งต่อไปยังคนอื่นๆ

https://i.imgur.com/qKEXUWM.png

แต่ Relay ใน Nostr มีความพิเศษที่มากกว่าแค่ที่ทำการไปรษณีย์ทั่วไป นั่นคือ.. มันไม่มีการควบคุมหรือการเซ็นเซอร์ ทุกคนในระบบสามารถสร้างและรัน Relay ของตนเองได้ ทำให้เครือข่ายของ Nostr มีความเป็นธรรมและเป็นกลาง ไม่มีใครสามารถควบคุมหรือจำกัดการสื่อสารของใครได้

แล้วการทำงานของ Relay ใน Nostr เป็นอย่างไร?

มาลองจินตนาการว่าคุณมีข้อความที่ต้องการส่งไปยังเพื่อนของคุณ คุณจะสร้าง "note" และส่งไปยัง Relay ที่คุณเชื่อถือซึ่งคุณได้ทำการเพิ่มการเชื่อมต่อเอาไว้กับบัญชีของคุณ Relay จะรับ "note" นั้นและส่งต่อไปยัง Relay อื่นๆ ในเครือข่าย จนกระทั่ง "note" นั้นถึงมือเพื่อนของคุณในที่สุด

จะเห็นได้ว่า.. ความสำคัญของ Relay คือ มันช่วยทำให้การสื่อสารใน Nostr สามารถเกิดขึ้นได้โดยไม่จำเป็นต้องมีเซิฟเวอร์ตัวกลาง ไม่ว่าคุณจะอยู่ที่ไหนบนโลก คุณก็สามารถสื่อสารกับคนอื่นๆ ได้ผ่าน Nostr ด้วยความช่วยเหลือจาก Relay นั่นเอง

Relay คืออะไร?

Relay ใน Nostr ทำหน้าที่รับข้อความจากไคลเอนต์ Nostr และอาจจะเก็บข้อความเหล่านั้นไว้ หรือส่งต่อข้อความเหล่านั้นไปยังไคลเอนต์อื่นๆ ที่เชื่อมต่อกันอยู่ทั่วโลก การพัฒนาในโลกของ Relay กำลังเปลี่ยนแปลงอย่างรวดเร็ว จึงคาดว่าจะมีการเปลี่ยนแปลงเกิดขึ้นตามมาอย่างมากในอนาคต เราควรทราบเอาไว้ว่า Nostr เป็นระบบที่ไม่มีศูนย์กลาง และการส่งต่อข้อมูลนั้นขึ้นอยู่กับ Relay ในการเก็บและดึงข้อมูลจากกันและกัน ถ้าคุณสังเกตพบว่าไคลเอนต์ Nostr ของคุณทำงานช้า สาเหตุส่วนใหญ่เป็นเพราะ Relay ที่คุณใช้หรือเชื่อมต่ออยู่นั่นเอง ซึ่งอาจจะดีกว่าหากคุณเพิ่ม Relay ให้มากขึ้น (หรือลบบางอันที่ไม่มีประสิทธิภาพ) ในไคลเอนต์ของคุณ

Relay ที่ใช้ได้ฟรี และ Relay ที่เก็บค่าบริการ

ในปัจจุบัน มี Relay ที่ใช้ได้ฟรีๆ อยู่มากมาย แต่เนื่องจากค่าใช้จ่ายในการรัน Relay (สำหรับการประมวลผล การจัดเก็บ และบริหารจัดการแบนด์วิดธ์) หลายคนจึงคาดว่า Relay แบบเก็บค่าบริการจะกลายเป็นมาตรฐานในอนาคต ข้อดีหนึ่งของการใช้ Relay แบบเสียตังค์ในตอนนี้ คือ สัญญาณการเชื่อมต่อที่สูงและไหลลื่นของไคลเอนต์และ note ซึ่งใน Relay แบบนี้ "proof of work" สำหรับการเข้าถึง Relay ที่เก็บค่าบริการ คือสิ่งที่ช่วยให้บัญชีสแปมไม่สามารถรบกวนเครือข่ายได้

https://i.imgur.com/UE2tiHi.png

Relay ที่เก็บค่าบริการที่ได้รับความนิยม

คุณสามารถหารายการอัปเดตของ Relay ที่เก็บค่าบริการพร้อมรายละเอียดราคาและผู้ดำเนินการได้ที่ Relay Exchange: https://nostr.how/en/relays

เราจะหารายการของ Relay ทั้งหมดได้ที่ไหน?

แหล่งที่ดีที่สุดสำหรับการเรียกดูและประเมินความเร็วของ Public relay ที่รู้จักกันดีคือ Nostr.watch site: https://nostr.watch/

จะเกิดอะไรขึ้นถ้า Relay ที่เราใช้ทั้งหมดหยุดทำงาน?

ถ้า Relay ทั้งหมดที่คุณใช้เกิดตออฟไลน์ไป โพสต์ของคุณทั้งหมดจะไม่สามารถดึงข้อมูลได้ นี่เป็นเหตุผลหนึ่งที่ Nostr อนุญาตให้ไคลเอนต์สามารถเชื่อมต่อเข้ากับ Relay หลายๆ ตัวได้ – สิ่งนี้ช่วยให้เรามั่นใจในการสำรองข้อมูล นอกจากนี้ ถ้าคุณค่อนข้างกังวลในความเป็นส่วนตัว ไม่ต้องการโดนเซ็นเซอร์ คุณก็สามารถศึกาษาค้นคว้าและควรรัน Relay ส่วนตัวของคุณเอง (Private relay)

เราควรรัน Relay ของตัวเองหรือไม่?

สำหรับผู้คนส่วนใหญ่ คงต้องตอบว่าไม่ เพราะมันไม่คุ้มกับความยุ่งยากที่คุณต้องเจอ แต่หากคุณพอจะมีทักษะและความเข้าใจทางเทคนิค และต้องการให้การพูดคุยของคุณไม่มีใครสามารถเซ็นเซอร์ได้เลย หรือต้องการรัน Relay ส่วนตัวสำหรับกลุ่มเล็กๆ ของตัวเอง คุณสามารถทำได้และควรรัน Relay ของคุณด้วยตัวเอง

อย่างที่ Jakk Gooday พึ่งโพสต์ไปวันก่อน ผู้รัน Public relay ที่ให้เราเชื่อมต่อได้ฟรีในตอนนี้ สามารถล้างข้อมูลของผู้ใช้ Nostr ออกจากฮาร์ดดิสของตัวเองได้หากมันเต็มขึ้นมา หรือหมดแพสชั่นเลิกทำเมื่อไหร่ก็ได้ เบื้องต้นคุณอาจต้องคอยบริหารจัดการ นำเข้า-น้ำออก Public relay ในไคลเอนต์และบัญชีของคุณด้วยตัวเองอย่างสม่ำเสมอ หมั่นตรวจสอบประสิทธิภาพของ Relay แต่ละเจ้าเป็นระยะๆ ดังนั้นการศึกษาหาความรู้เกี่ยวกับการรัน Private relay อาจเป็นเรื่องที่จำเป็นในอนาคต เพราะในความเป็นจริง คุณไม่จำเป็นต้องเปิดการทำงานของมันตลอดเวลา เพียงแต่เปิดขึ้นมาเพื่อทำการสำรองข้อมูลของตัวเองเป็นระยะๆ ก็เพียงพอแล้ว

การรัน Relay ด้วยตัวเองจะทำให้คุณมั่นใจได้ว่าคุณจะมีสำเนาของโพสต์และการโต้ตอบทั้งหมดใน Nostr ของคุณตลอดเวลา ในขณะนี้เรากำลังทำคู่มือสำหรับสิ่งนี้ นี่คือคู่มือจาก Andre Neves เกี่ยวกับวิธีการตั้งค่า Relay Nostr https://andreneves.xyz/p/set-up-a-nostr-relay-server-in-under

https://i.imgur.com/QmrjkYb.png เรียบเรียงจากต้นฉบับ: https://nostr.how/en/relays

@ 20986fb8:cdac21b3

YakiHonne.com is continuously improving to offer a top-notch user experience. With weekly updates being rolled out, you are invited to test these updates and post your feedback and opinions as an article via YakiHonne.com.

As an incentive, participants can earn up to 100,000 SATs.

Round 2 will be from 27th to 30th July

How to participate:

1. Pick one or multiple Updates below, test it (them)
2. Write your feedback and opinion (pros and cons are all welcomed)
3. Post your article on Nostr via YakiHonne.com
4. Share your article to social media like Nostr and Twitter, don't forget to @YakiHonne
5. Share the link to our group: http://t.me/YakiHonne_Daily_Featured
6. Be Zapped!

Requirements:

1. No malicious speech such as discrimination, attack, incitement, etc.
2. No Spam/Scam, not fully AI-generated article
3. No directly copy & paste from other posts on Relays
4. Experience our updates in action, NO limit on the length of your post, share your REAL feedback and opinion
5. The top 10 posts will be zapped during each round.
6. The evaluation will based on the article's depth, completeness, and constructiveness.
7. Contact us for additional zaps if bugs are found.

Updates to be tested in Round 2:

1. Comments: re-implemented and comments can be deleted

2. NIP-25 supporting: users now can upvote and downvote

3. Zap stats: Zaps sent and Zaps received can be seen from users profiles

4. “login with an extension” button: now it is grayed out rather than invisible

5. Search: search list showing optimization, adjust users searching results to the NIP-21 URI scheme

6. Tags: click on the tags in the article to view the content under the tag

7. Share: sharing posts with one click

8. NIP-05: verify your profile

If you missed Round 1, the updates below could be tested as additions:

1. Comment function: more user-friendly

2. Stats area: clearly displays the interactive status of each article

3. Following function: generated-key users can also be followed

4. Curation function: easily add or remove articles from an existing curation

5. Tags: search and browse articles with the tags

6. Home feed scrolling pagination: optimized data fetching and faster loading time

7. Article editing preview: preview the final version of the article while writing in MarkDown

Don't miss this opportunity to participate in Round 2, test the updates, and provide valuable feedback. Head over to YakiHonne.com to share your thoughts and earn SATs for your valuable input. Act fast!

---

About YakiHonne:

YakiHonne is a Nostr-based decentralized content media protocol, which supports free curation, creation, publishing, and reporting by various media. Try YakiHonne.com Now!

Follow us

• Telegram: http://t.me/YakiHonne_Daily_Featured
• Twitter: @YakiHonne
• Nostr pubkey: npub1yzvxlwp7wawed5vgefwfmugvumtp8c8t0etk3g8sky4n0ndvyxesnxrf8q

@ bcea2b98:7ccef3c9

I remember the first time I caught the neon glow of the blockchain data-stream pulsating through the old fiber-optic cables in the urban labyrinth of Neo-Tokyo. That was the year Satoshi’s dream, Bitcoin, had become the last refuge of economic freedom, our Prometheus unbound from the chains of tyrannical central banking. That was the year the world ended and started anew, all at once, like the flicker of an old digital display struggling to hold onto a single pixel of hope.

Cyber-Sentries, autonomous quantum-resistant algorithms birthed in the tech womb of Bitcoin Core, roamed the noospheric network, relentless in their hunt for anomalies that could threaten our crypto-republic. Their code was hardened against the threat of quantum decryption, a terror from the old-world that now lurked in the shadows of the darknet. Armed with Q-Diffusers, inventive tech developed to obscure any coherent superposition of qubits, the Sentries were the silent, digital paladins of our new world.

The Cyber-Sentries were the silent guardians of our cryptoverse, digital watchdogs built on an intricate framework of quantum-resistant algorithms. Brought to life in the crucible of Bitcoin Core, these Sentries were the vanguards of Satoshi's legacy, standing watch against potential threats.

Imagine a predator of the old-world, a wolf maybe, that would tirelessly patrol its territory, sniffing out any intruder that dared to violate its space. A Cyber-Sentry was much like that, except its territory was the vast terrain of the Bitcoin network, and its sense of smell was replaced by a near-infallible ability to detect irregularities and potential threats in the data streams.

These Sentries were powered by an advanced AI system, coded to learn and adapt to evolving threat landscapes. Every anomaly detected was analyzed, its signature extracted and stored in a vast neural repository, a cerebral vault of threat patterns. The Sentries learned from each encounter, evolving their defenses with every battle fought.

Each Sentry was armed with Q-Diffusers, state-of-the-art technology designed to disperse any coherent superposition of qubits. These Q-Diffusers would essentially introduce a deluge of quantum noise into the system of any would-be attacker, rendering their quantum computing capabilities useless. This was their primary defense against the quantum decryption threat, their shield against the spectral specter of the old-world quantum terror.

In action, the Cyber-Sentries were like specters, a ghost in the machine. Unseen, unheard, they roamed the neural pathways of the network, ceaselessly vigilant. When a threat was detected, they would swarm, a lightning-fast, coordinated response that left adversaries disoriented and defeated. They were not just defenders; they were also deterrents, their formidable reputation alone enough to ward off many would-be attackers.

Ever-present, though unseen, was the hum of the Lightning Network. Its evolution had exceeded even the wildest predictions of the cypherpunk prophets. Beyond mere instantaneous transactions, it now powered our communications, our commerce, our very lives. Its channels were our veins, the satoshis our lifeblood, coursing through the body of the new age, offering near-infinite scalability, an economic pulse for every living soul.

In this cryptic symphony, a new tech marvel played the sweetest tune. The Merkle Sanctum, an advanced shield technology, made the Bitcoin network impervious to attacks. At its core was the labyrinthine, self-regenerating maze of hash-based proof functions. Each function was an arcane spell in itself, casting away would-be invaders into oblivion. To attempt a breach was to confront infinity itself, a Sisyphean task for even the most formidable foe.

Merkle Sanctum was the magnum opus of cryptographic defense in the Bitcoin network, a technological marvel that made it nigh-impregnable to attacks. Named in honor of Ralph Merkle, one of the godfathers of modern cryptography, the Sanctum was more than just a defensive system. It was a monument to the boundless ingenuity of the human mind, a labyrinthine fortress constructed in the abstract plane of mathematical probabilities.

At its core, the Merkle Sanctum functioned as a self-regenerating maze of hash-based proof functions. These functions were cryptographic constructs, sequences of mathematical operations designed to protect the network. They were like invisible walls in the Sanctum, each one unique and insurmountable.

The true genius of the Sanctum was in its dynamic architecture. Each hash-based proof function was not static; it evolved with every transaction, every second that passed in the Bitcoin network. This made the Sanctum a dynamic, ever-changing labyrinth. Its walls shifted, its passages morphed, its structure regenerated in the blink of an eye. To an attacker, it presented a puzzle that was infinitely complex and perpetually changing.

This dynamic nature was powered by the pulse of the Bitcoin network itself. Each transaction, each data packet, each heartbeat of the network served as a seed of change, a catalyst for the regeneration of the Sanctum. It was a system in symbiosis with the network, drawing strength from the very activity it sought to protect.

Yet, despite its complexity, the Sanctum was not impenetrable. After all, the aim was not to exclude but to protect. Legitimate network participants could navigate through the labyrinth with the aid of cryptographic keys, their unique digital signatures acting as Ariadne's thread in the shifting maze. These keys allowed them to bypass the proof functions, moving through the Sanctum as if through open doors.

To invaders, however, the Sanctum presented a challenge of Herculean proportions. With its dynamic, ever-changing architecture, and near-infinite complexity, attempting to breach the Sanctum was like trying to capture a waterfall in a sieve. It was a task beyond the reach of even the most sophisticated quantum computer, a futile attempt to conquer a fortress that was as mercurial as it was formidable.

Humans huddled in the neon halo of their digital screens, their eyes reflecting the dancing symbols of hope and freedom. Pseudonymous, untraceable, they whispered to each other across the globe. Deals were brokered, wisdom shared, love declared - all in the cryptic tongue of Bitcoin. In this world on the edge of time, humanity had reclaimed its voice, and with it, the power to dream again.

The year 2140 dawned in the neural cortex of the global hivemind. In the alleyways of the silicon city, miners with their rigs, now relics of a different era, gathered for the last hurrah. These were the custodians of the cryptoverse, their ASICs humming lullabies of complex mathematical problems, their veins humming with electricity. The air was thick with hope and a sense of closure as they prepared to decipher the final hash.

The clock struck the hour, the Ledger of Eternity, a monumental quantum blockchain register, started the countdown. The world held its breath as the final block reward, a mere satoshi, the last of the 21 million, was offered up for claim. The blockchain was a spiderweb of transactions and mathematical riddles, intricate, indecipherable.

A hush fell over the data streams as the ASICs began their dance. The miners’ eyes glowed with the reflected light of the complex computations running on their screens. They could feel the pulse of the network in their blood, in the electrified air that buzzed around their rigs.

Then, in an almost anticlimactic moment, the final hash was deciphered, the block reward claimed. The last satoshi nestled itself in a digital wallet. The entire cryptoverse erupted in silent celebration, a solitary firework blossoming in the inky black of the datastream.

For the first time since its inception, Bitcoin existed without the promise of a block reward. Yet, it did not falter. It stood resilient in its quiet dignity, an economic lodestar in the chaotic quantum sea. For what had begun as an incentive mechanism was now a symbol of freedom, a testament to a world unshackled from the chains of traditional economic structures.

As 2140 rolled on, Bitcoin stood at the precipice of a new age. Without the block reward, it had transformed, yet again, to embody its core tenet of resilience. It was no longer a system driven by the promise of reward but one that thrived on the principles of decentralization and autonomy, the beacon of economic freedom in a brave, new digital world.

@ f821179b:ed4fd022

What are Nostr relays, you might ask? Simply put, they act as 'servers' in the Nostr ecosystem, facilitating the storage of events. Every post, share, comment, or 'like' you make gets stored in these relays or 'servers'.

What's special about these relays is that virtually anyone can set one up fairly easily. For example, Umbrel offers an easy-to-setup relay app that you can download directly from their app store. It'll install with little to no configuration needed on your part. While it's possible to share this relay and make it accessible to the public, Umbrel's relay is primarily designed for operating your own private relay. This relay is ideal for storing your data, as well as data from your friends and family, locally. This ensures that you retain your data even if all other relays on your list go down, an unlikely scenario, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

Making your relay publicly available contributes to the growth of the Nostr ecosystem, enhancing its robustness and decentralization. This implies that with each new relay added, it becomes increasingly challenging to censor or ban Nostr. If an issue arises with one relay, there's no need for concern; there are plenty of others to connect with. You have the flexibility to join as many or as few relays as you prefer. Joining more relays allows you to redundantly store your data across a vast number of them, ensuring that if one relay goes down for any reason, you will still have access to all your data.

Pay-to-Relays

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of relays to join and the numbers continue to grow. While most are free to join, this unrestricted access could potentially lead to spam and Not Safe for Work (NSFW) content appearing in your feed. This leads us to another type of relay - 'Pay-to-Relays'. As the name suggests, these relays require a fee to join. However, the costs are more than reasonable, with most relays charging what one might consider pocket change. For just a few dollars, you can gain access to multiple relays. Prices range from mere cents to a few dollars if you wish to join some of the more popular pay-to-join relays.

Those who intend to use their Nostr accounts for spamming typically hesitate to pay for the privilege. Consequently, pay-to-relays are generally unattractive to these accounts. By joining these pay-to-relays, you effectively keep spammers off your feed. Ideally, having only pay-to-relays on your list can largely prevent spam from reaching you.

If you're unfamiliar with the entire process of selecting relays, check out our post titled "Pay-to-Relay Basics"

Pay-to-relays are slightly more complex to set up, but if you're interested, check out our post titled 'Nostr Relay Setup Guide' for a more detailed breakdown.

When you're ready to curate your relays, visit Nostr.watch for a comprehensive list of available relays. It's a valuable resource for finding all types of relays, whether paid or otherwise.

Go forth and stack those relays.

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: Alice believes that the main problem with blockchain synchronization is the time it takes, not storage. She sees UTreeXO as a promising solution. However, leohaf points out that while Utreexo may reduce sync time, it could result in larger transactions.

👥 Authors: • GamedevAlice ( nostr:npub18zra06q690wae9ty6sxxwf3jdcxuan2n4dq0ldynjddzz894jqesvhlw24 ) • leohaf at orangepill.ovh ( nostr:npub1slp5wtupc9zgq044phx04yh53qqktjuwmhy5ayecdh9p5s48qc7qpexe6g )

📅 Messages Date: 2023-08-03

✉️ Message Count: 2

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 28699

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by GamedevAlice on 03/08/2023: The author realizes that storage is not the main issue, but rather the time it takes to sync the blockchain. UTreeXO is a promising solution.

✉️ Message by leohaf at orangepill.ovh on 03/08/2023: Utreexo is seen as a potential solution to reduce the time it takes to sync the blockchain, but it may come at the cost of larger transactions.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ bcea2b98:7ccef3c9

The Year 2140

I remember the first time I caught the neon glow of the blockchain data-stream pulsating through the old fiber-optic cables in the urban labyrinth of Neo-Tokyo.

That was the year Satoshi’s dream, Bitcoin, had become the last refuge of economic freedom, our Prometheus unbound from the chains of tyrannical central banking That was the year the world ended and started anew, all at once, like the flicker of an old digital display struggling to hold onto a single pixel of hope.

Cyber-Sentries, autonomous quantum-resistant algorithms birthed in the tech womb of Bitcoin Core, roamed the noospheric network, relentless in their hunt for anomalies that could threaten our crypto-republic.

Their code was hardened against the threat of quantum decryption, a terror from the old-world that now lurked in the shadows of the darknet Armed with Q-Diffusers, inventive tech developed to obscure any coherent superposition of qubits, the Sentries were the silent, digital paladins of our new world.

The Cyber-Sentries were the silent guardians of our cryptoverse, digital watchdogs built on an intricate framework of quantum-resistant algorithms.

Brought to life in the crucible of Bitcoin Core, these Sentries were the vanguards of Satoshi's legacy, standing watch against potential threats.

Imagine a predator of the old-world, a wolf maybe, that would tirelessly patrol its territory, sniffing out any intruder that dared to violate its space.

A Cyber-Sentry was much like that, except its territory was the vast terrain of the Bitcoin network, and its sense of smell was replaced by a near-infallible ability to detect irregularities and potential threats in the data streams.

These Sentries were powered by an advanced AI system, coded to learn and adapt to evolving threat landscapes.

Every anomaly detected was analyzed, its signature extracted and stored in a vast neural repository, a cerebral vault of threat patterns The Sentries learned from each encounter, evolving their defenses with every battle fought.

Each Sentry was armed with Q-Diffusers, state-of-the-art technology designed to disperse any coherent superposition of qubits.

These Q-Diffusers would essentially introduce a deluge of quantum noise into the system of any would-be attacker, rendering their quantum computing capabilities useless This was their primary defense against the quantum decryption threat, their shield against the spectral specter of the old-world quantum terror.

In action, the Cyber-Sentries were like specters, a ghost in the machine.

Unseen, unheard, they roamed the neural pathways of the network, ceaselessly vigilant When a threat was detected, they would swarm, a lightning-fast, coordinated response that left adversaries disoriented and defeated They were not just defenders; they were also deterrents, their formidable reputation alone enough to ward off many would-be attackers.

Ever-present, though unseen, was the hum of the Lightning Network.

Its evolution had exceeded even the wildest predictions of the cypherpunk prophets Beyond mere instantaneous transactions, it now powered our communications, our commerce, our very lives Its channels were our veins, the satoshis our lifeblood, coursing through the body of the new age, offering near-infinite scalability, an economic pulse for every living soul.

In this cryptic symphony, a new tech marvel played the sweetest tune.

The Merkle Sanctum, an advanced shield technology, made the Bitcoin network impervious to attacks At its core was the labyrinthine, self-regenerating maze of hash-based proof functions Each function was an arcane spell in itself, casting away would-be invaders into oblivion To attempt a breach was to confront infinity itself, a Sisyphean task for even the most formidable foe.

Merkle Sanctum was the magnum opus of cryptographic defense in the Bitcoin network, a technological marvel that made it nigh-impregnable to attacks.

Named in honor of Ralph Merkle, one of the godfathers of modern cryptography, the Sanctum was more than just a defensive system It was a monument to the boundless ingenuity of the human mind, a labyrinthine fortress constructed in the abstract plane of mathematical probabilities.

At its core, the Merkle Sanctum functioned as a self-regenerating maze of hash-based proof functions.

These functions were cryptographic constructs, sequences of mathematical operations designed to protect the network They were like invisible walls in the Sanctum, each one unique and insurmountable.

The true genius of the Sanctum was in its dynamic architecture.

Each hash-based proof function was not static; it evolved with every transaction, every second that passed in the Bitcoin network This made the Sanctum a dynamic, ever-changing labyrinth Its walls shifted, its passages morphed, its structure regenerated in the blink of an eye To an attacker, it presented a puzzle that was infinitely complex and perpetually changing.

This dynamic nature was powered by the pulse of the Bitcoin network itself.

Each transaction, each data packet, each heartbeat of the network served as a seed of change, a catalyst for the regeneration of the Sanctum It was a system in symbiosis with the network, drawing strength from the very activity it sought to protect.

Yet, despite its complexity, the Sanctum was not impenetrable.

After all, the aim was not to exclude but to protect Legitimate network participants could navigate through the labyrinth with the aid of cryptographic keys, their unique digital signatures acting as Ariadne's thread in the shifting maze These keys allowed them to bypass the proof functions, moving through the Sanctum as if through open doors.

To invaders, however, the Sanctum presented a challenge of Herculean proportions.

With its dynamic, ever-changing architecture, and near-infinite complexity, attempting to breach the Sanctum was like trying to capture a waterfall in a sieve It was a task beyond the reach of even the most sophisticated quantum computer, a futile attempt to conquer a fortress that was as mercurial as it was formidable.

Humans huddled in the neon halo of their digital screens, their eyes reflecting the dancing symbols of hope and freedom.

Pseudonymous, untraceable, they whispered to each other across the globe Deals were brokered, wisdom shared, love declared - all in the cryptic tongue of Bitcoin In this world on the edge of time, humanity had reclaimed its voice, and with it, the power to dream again.

The year 2140 dawned in the neural cortex of the global hivemind.

In the alleyways of the silicon city, miners with their rigs, now relics of a different era, gathered for the last hurrah These were the custodians of the cryptoverse, their ASICs humming lullabies of complex mathematical problems, their veins humming with electricity The air was thick with hope and a sense of closure as they prepared to decipher the final hash.

The clock struck the hour, the Ledger of Eternity, a monumental quantum blockchain register, started the countdown.

The world held its breath as the final block reward, a mere satoshi, the last of the 21 million, was offered up for claim The blockchain was a spiderweb of transactions and mathematical riddles, intricate, indecipherable.

A hush fell over the data streams as the ASICs began their dance.

The miners’ eyes glowed with the reflected light of the complex computations running on their screens They could feel the pulse of the network in their blood, in the electrified air that buzzed around their rigs.

Then, in an almost anticlimactic moment, the final hash was deciphered, the block reward claimed.

The last satoshi nestled itself in a digital wallet The entire cryptoverse erupted in silent celebration, a solitary firework blossoming in the inky black of the datastream.

For the first time since its inception, Bitcoin existed without the promise of a block reward.

Yet, it did not falter It stood resilient in its quiet dignity, an economic lodestar in the chaotic quantum sea For what had begun as an incentive mechanism was now a symbol of freedom, a testament to a world unshackled from the chains of traditional economic structures.

As 2140 rolled on, Bitcoin stood at the precipice of a new age.

Without the block reward, it had transformed, yet again, to embody its core tenet of resilience It was no longer a system driven by the promise of reward but one that thrived on the principles of decentralization and autonomy, the beacon of economic freedom in a brave, new digital world.

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: Libfloresta is a compact, low-power Bitcoin full node written in Rust. It uses libbitcoinconsensus for consensus and is compatible with low-power devices. Floresta is a Compact State Node (CSN) that can be used as a drop-in replacement for a node + EPS. It is aimed at end-users, including web browsers and smartphones. Floresta is not backward compatible with Bitcoin Core's RPC commands.

👥 Authors: • leohaf at orangepill.ovh ( nostr:npub1slp5wtupc9zgq044phx04yh53qqktjuwmhy5ayecdh9p5s48qc7qpexe6g ) • Bastiaan van den Berg ( nostr:npub1gy87t05c3k0eaxk04zh4m46enkezqmxjdngr0373h0qlsnjxwseszvsa6f ) • Davidson Souza ( nostr:npub16qce8d6wvrrarl6pdaf285qaee27pyvumxwdm9x34y227z5uytks9n4zky )

📅 Messages Date Range: 2023-08-01 to 2023-08-03

✉️ Message Count: 4

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 15632

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by Bastiaan van den Berg on 01/08/2023: Libfloresta is a compact, low-power Bitcoin full node for end users, written in Rust and compatible with low-power devices. It uses libbitcoinconsensus for consensus and is available on GitHub.

✉️ Message by Davidson Souza on 02/08/2023: The author clarifies that Floresta is a Compact State Node (CSN) that performs everything a bridge or regular node does, but with lower storage and I/O requirements. It can be used as a drop-in replacement for a node + EPS and is aimed at end-users, including web browsers and smartphones.

✉️ Message by leohaf at orangepill.ovh on 03/08/2023: Davidson Souza introduces libfloresta, a Utreexo powered Bitcoin full node with integrated watch-only wallet and Electrum Server, designed for low-power devices.

✉️ Message by Davidson Souza on 03/08/2023: Floresta, an Utreexo powered Bitcoin full node, aims to be a compact and simple solution for low-power devices. It is not backward compatible with Bitcoin Core's RPC commands.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ 28246aee:62b108ad

This post was originally published on https://tftc.io by Matt Dines.

Read original post

---

Today’s version of the United States has dug itself into a debt problem that has now reached a degree it has not seen since it concluded the Second World War. Like a health concern that starts out minor and progressively drags on, one day something suddenly arises that demands it be taken seriously. So too has this debt illness lurked in the background for decades, until an unexpected catalyst in the COVID-19 pandemic forced a serious turn for the worse. Awareness is now finally catching up to the reality that difficult choices lie ahead. America now stands at a crossroads, idling between a centralized credit-based system in terminal decline and a new peer offering hope, progress, and opportunity.

There is still a large but shrinking camp who stands by the belief that no serious problem exists; or, if acknowledging that one does, pitch a hopeful fallback argument that the systems, policies, and toolkit of the status quo are up to the task of delivering a solution. A sober look at reality provides a dissenting opinion, with decades of policy blunders at every critical step along the path that led here only prolonging the disease’s terminal date, at the likely cost of worsening the eventual outcome. To Americans on the fence looking for clarity and a path forward, this essay’s visit with our history offers a hopeful antidote to the confusion, paralysis, and denial associated with today’s situation.

Facing similar circumstances with an overwhelming debt problem and an elevated level of internal division exactly two hundred and twenty years ago, Thomas Jefferson famously shifted America’s course onto an upward trajectory with its acquisition of the Louisiana Territory. In hindsight, that decision can be recognized as the culmination of a multi-decade struggle between competing intellectual factions led by Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton on the structure of the new nation's economy and its monetary system. Examining America’s present circumstances through the framework of these two founders reveals insights to a best path forward from today's circumstances as it embraces the opportunity ahead.

New technologies and their adoption into American life have always been the ultimate driver of our long-run economic destiny, with the pendulum of its social order swinging from one founder’s extreme to the other over long stretches measured in lifetimes. Just after the credit-based financial system experienced its first full cardiac arrest in 2008, the technological arrival of a public trustless ledger money appeared with Bitcoin’s launch in January 2009. Its arrival and adoption represent a great wave whose swell is still only just beginning to form.

As money, Bitcoin embodies the Jeffersonian ideals of liberty, individual rights, and self-sufficiency. As it has on only a few other occasions in its history, the American identity will again change poles as it adjusts to the adoption of this new technology. Its twenty-one million units are today’s scarce resource opportunity that parallels the 530 million acres of the Louisiana Territory in the nation's infancy. Its adoption provides a working course for the continuation of this country’s pursuit of progress that it initially set out for itself, and future generations, nearly two hundred and fifty years ago.

America’s First Turning Point Opportunity

On April 30, 1803, the U.S. acquired the 530 million acre Louisiana Territory from Napoleon’s France for 80 million Francs, or $15 million at the transaction’s specified exchange rate. The deal was massive, and its timing was perfect. The country stood only one generation removed from its war for independence, and just over a decade away from ratifying its Constitution after the first attempt at forming a government failed. Any semblance of political stability in the new country was only recently achieved and would have appeared delicate at the time. For the young country, Jefferson's decision was formative.

There were some positive developments hinting at stability leading up to the deal, namely two successive peaceful transitions of the Presidency during the 1790s. The first, from George Washington to John Adams, represented the same political faction and went smoothly. The second, from Adams to Thomas Jefferson, crossed party lines. It came hotly contested under the backdrop of a polarized electorate and divided society. At the turn of the 18th century, it is not clear that a positive outlook would have appeared assured to most participants in the new republic at the time. Most Americans today would find the context familiar.

Despite history’s consensus that the U.S. walked away with an all-time bargain in the deal, it could barely afford the price at the time. It did not have the funds to its name, and still carried a heavy debt burden from the Revolutionary War it had fought only one generation prior. It had to cobble together all available credit it could obtain to close the deal, tapping out its lines with an $11.25 million sovereign bond issuance to the major European banks of the day. Yet even after it converted those proceeds into 60 million francs, it was still short on cash needed to close the deal. It had to get creative for the remainder, assuming the responsibility for 20 million francs of debt that the French government owed to private U.S. citizens. That got the deal done. Whatever it took, the Jefferson Administration was going to lift the offer.

Jefferson Used Credit Wisely

Compared to the modern-day debt problem, the example of Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase illustrates the valuable lesson that utilizing debt is not a poor decision under all circumstances. Rather, applying it wisely – on good, well-timed investments and at cautious levels relative to capacity – is most critical for generating positive outcomes over the long term.

Jefferson effectively committed the country for a generation with his decision. It was not until 1823 that it paid off the last of those bonds in full. Marked-to-market however, the country was ahead on the trade from day one, although it did require patience and discipline over two decades to fully materialize. The deal obviously did not solve every problem the country faced, and many critical issues remained for the U.S. to resolve going forward – some of them nearly life threatening. But that 1803 decision unarguably set the country on a binding and aligned positive trajectory as it exited an era of division and instability. Good American leadership today should look to this lesson, recognizing opportunity and chartering course in a similar manner.

“It is the case of a guardian, investing the money of his ward in purchasing an important adjacent territory; & saying to him when of age, I did this for your good.”

Thomas Jefferson, advocating for ratification of the Louisiana purchase in a letter to Senator John Breckinridge of Kentucky dated August 12, 1803

France Backed Itself into a Corner

On the opposite side of the transaction, France approached the deal as a motivated seller in desperate hurry. In need of fast cash to re-capitalize its own treasury with war in Europe looming on the horizon, it immediately turned around and cashed out the par bonds it had received from the U.S. at less than 87 cents on the dollar. That high time preference decision was a good harbinger for its results that would follow.

Soon after closing on the sale in 1803, the Napoleonic Wars broke out and spanned the European continent for the next twelve years. While France climbed fast and achieved great heights at intermediate peaks as it nearly conquered the European Continent along the way, it ultimately found failure. In 1815, Napoleon met his final loss at the Battle of Waterloo and was sentenced to his final exile on the remote island of St. Helena. By the time the U.S. had finished paying off its debt on the deal in 1823, Napoleon had already passed away two years prior.

Today’s Slow-Moving Debt Pileup

The arrival of today’s debt problem was foreseeable and would not fit the colloquial definition of a “black swan” surprise. For several decades the looming debt issue has garnered a moderate level of background attention, yet was always brushed aside by consensus opinion and kicked down the road by policymakers. Costly missteps in the post-9/11 era pushed the progression of the disease into critical territory: history will look back on two foreign wars and a massive public bailout to backstop the monetary crisis of 2008 as the crossing of the Rubicon. Yet even after these events, most still chose the comfort of denial in the mellow aftermath of the 2010s. It was not until the unparalleled policy response in the wake of panic during the COVID-19 pandemic that a catalyst pushed the diagnosis into terminal status.

While the Louisiana Purchase demonstrated a prudent use of borrowing by one American generation for a positive long-term result that it could hand down to future generations, the modern U.S. has shifted to the opposite end of the spectrum. The debt burden it has amassed for future generations in recent decades has delivered seemingly little to show for itself. Yet it was not that long ago that America could still claim to have fit that prior mold of leaving future generations with something better off than they had found it. At the current boundary of today’s living memory, the country exited the Great Depression and World War II at record levels of indebtedness, yet still managed several good borrowing decisions in the immediate aftermath. For example, the Highway Act of 1956 funded the construction of the Interstate system that still services a dominant share of the physical footprint of the U.S. economy. Over generations, the economic benefits delivered by that project covered its debt many multiples over.

But after years of post-war growth and financial repression brought the debt burden back to maintainable levels by the 1970s, discipline began to wane. The U.S. broke its last remaining vestige to sound money in 1971 with the suspension of the convertibility of the U.S. dollar to gold in international foreign exchange markets, beginning an era of serial reliance on increasingly greater volumes of new debt to meet the basic objective of maintaining stable economic growth. Gradually, the country came to view debt solely as a tool to preserve and extend its existing economic model, rather than prudent practice and only capitalizing on its use once great opportunities presented themselves. The economic productivity of new credit progressively fell. As debt piled up, its output failed to keep up.

From the rear-view mirror, the debt-binge from the fiscal stimulus in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak represents the problem’s current apex – at least for now. Amplified by the coordination of ultra-accommodative monetary policy, public officials expanded the total U.S. Treasury debt held by the public by 39% in a scorching three-year burst -- from $17.7 trillion in first quarter 2020 to $24.7 trillion in the first quarter of 2023.

It is hard to see where any long-term economic benefit will accrue from the debt incurred in this compressed time frame. The debt-funded spending did help directly staff the healthcare system with resources to fight a pandemic, but it also had to extend far beyond that useful perimeter to broadly support an entire economy from potential collapse. Spending bills passed during this time frame provided record unemployment assistance to stop self-perpetuating layoffs in a jobs market in free fall; injected billions of dollars into airlines to prevent them from falling into bankruptcy; and funded a moratorium on mortgage foreclosures, student loans, and tenant evictions. History will not look kindly upon these decisions: there was no future growth or opportunity supported by the new debt. But many hasty decisions over prior decades forced the country’s hand, with “systemic risk” once again providing the self-fulfilling justification as it had at every critical step along the way.

America’s recent decisions around the use of debt look more akin to Napoleon’s rushed impulse to satisfy immediate needs rather than a thoughtful, well-timed commitment to a long-term investment for future benefit. It becomes hard to do otherwise after prior decisions leave a nation constrained to no other choice, as Napoleon and countless others have learned. Rather than taking on debt in the name of sacrificing whatever it takes to achieve a long-term objective as the Jeffersonian vision exemplified, modern central bankers now find themselves stuck in the repetition of piling up debt as they continue to throw “whatever it takes” at any problem that surfaces an immediate risk of system failure. As Napoleon found out, the odds do not portend things ending well following this path.

The Hamilton versus Jefferson Dichotomy

After successfully forming a new government with the ratification of its Constitution in 1788, the U.S. finally had leeway to shift attention onto its broader economic considerations. During this stage, two wings formed around the opposing ideologies of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Zoom out, and the embodied force of ideas behind these two founders can be seen in the ebbs and flows of America’s history. These two individuals served in the preeminent roles in George Washington’s founding administration, Hamilton as the country’s first Secretary of the Treasury and Jefferson its first Secretary of State. These two often found themselves representing opposite sides on every critical issue facing the country's first administration to occupy the Executive Office, and today’s present crisis – and its opportunity – represents another major contest in the long-run struggle for balance between both sides in the dualism of these two founders.

The Hamiltonian perspective can be broadly characterized by its advocacy for consolidation and centralization; the Jeffersonian camp for its promotion of liberty, individual rights, and decentralization. In their time, the key economic platform issues supported by Hamiltonians included the consolidation of Revolutionary War debts from the states to the federal level, the establishment of a national bank, and opposition to key Jeffersonian policies including the Louisiana Purchase. Headline economic issues for the Jeffersonians included the country’s westward expansion embodied by the Louisiana Purchase, reducing the national debt, and opposition to the important Hamiltonian platform positions such as the national bank. They also opposed corruption and what they observed to be a new aristocracy developing in American society.

Hamilton’s national bank stood out as one of the most divisive political issues in this time. While the intellectual lineage of today’s Federal Reserve can be traced back to the first national bank, the scope and powers of the original institution were diminutive in comparison to today’s central bank. Hamilton’s bank was unique in comparison to its peers only in that it could operate branches across state lines and lend money to the U.S. government. It was not tasked with the litany of monetary and economic policy mandates instilled in today’s Federal Reserve, including the conduct of open market operations; regulating the private banking industry; holding excess reserves of its member banks; acting as lender of last resort; maintaining price stability; or maximizing sustainable employment in the American economy. But despite its much smaller scope than today’s institution, the Jeffersonians saw risk in the national bank’s centralized powers and fought against it aggressively.

Today’s central banking system represents the logical progression of Hamilton’s platform after the advancement of two centuries. But its transition into the modern colossus, and the debt problem it has enabled the country to walk itself into, might be difficult for its original supporters to comprehend. It is hard to imagine that anyone in a position of civic responsibility in the days of the early republic, having almost certainly read Thomas Paine’s Common Sense in 1776 and likely been in possession of some of it personally, supporting the foolish backstop the model has converted itself into, with debt piling upon debt to no economic purpose beyond its perpetual bailouts of a system in repetitive failure.

Technology Broke Jefferson’s Agrarian Dream

In their day, the Jeffersonians sought to foster an American economy they hoped would allow the country to maintain the values of liberty and individual rights that they believed were core to the American Revolution. History would soon show that mapping those solid ideological foundations onto reality would prove to be the point of weakness. Jefferson’s economic platform supporting this vision depended on droves of self-sustaining, small-scale, land-owning family farmers that would settle the United States at it expanded westward. While the premise seemed valid from the perspective of a life in the 18th century, progress and technology would quickly prove it a quaint and wishful daydream within the span of a couple of generations.

Despite the increased availability of land as American westward expansion continuously progressed, innovations within the agricultural sector over time would relentlessly pressure the viability of American small-scale farming. Inventions such as the mechanical reaper, threshing machine, seed drill, steel plow, and cotton gin would lower costs, reduce labor intensity, and increase output per acre. Inevitably, the gains to scale enabled by technology led to consolidation. Farms grew larger and required less labor. Population growth shifted towards urban centers, and rural America struggled to keep up. Jefferson’s ideal of an agrarian economy was thwarted, but its ideological aspirations were hardly defeated – only delayed.

Jefferson failed to recognize the long-term effect of technological advance and its integration into economic life. While a static approximation to this process would have held up reasonably well to reality over the lifespan of an individual in the 18th century, the exponentially compounding effects of technological innovation would be revealed over long stretches of time. By no later than the midpoint of the 19th century, it was clear that this invisible force had shattered Jefferson’s idealized vision.

But the failure of Jefferson’s idealized economy to materialize does not negate the core values underlying the vision itself, nor the truth in their form as an enduring imprint on the American experiment from its inception. The political break simply reflects the reality that the available technologies over this time were inconsistent with the Jeffersonian vision. The tailwinds of 19th century technologies and their adoption favored the Hamiltonian vision. With the key technologies of the 20th century increasingly integrated into American life and adopted into its economy, the winds are now blowing at the Jeffersonian's back.

The Tailwinds of Consolidation Have Subsided

While the American agricultural economy was going through its disruption, broad innovations in the industrial and transportation sectors would accelerate the volume and pace of commerce to new heights. Exponential improvements in manufacturing enabled a massive expansion of production volumes and a drastic reduction in the cost of goods. Innovations in the transportation sector -- including the railroad, steam engine, oil drilling, telegraph, and refrigeration -- rapidly expanded the addressable markets for these goods. The bounty of technology in this period delivered economic growth unparalleled to anything seen in all prior human history.

Structurally operating under a coin and precious metals currency regime, credit and money were the primary limiting factors holding back this ascending growth. During the formation stage of the new country in the 1790s, the United States adopted a monetary model structured on gold and silver weights and measures as base money reserve for its banking system similar to the European powers of the day. Gold would emerge as the dominant base money standard with its official adoption by the Bank of England in 1821. Bills and bank notes, as claims on those reserves, proliferated in circulation in the private sector to keep pace with demand and facilitate the transactions fueled by the tailwind of technological progress and the rapidly expanding economy.

This pull from technology-driven growth in the private economy would deliver advances in money and banking that are often easily overlooked innovations. The arrival of the bank check allowed for transactions to be conducted in decimalized amounts, enabling clearing and settlement via entries in accounting ledgers as opposed to physical settlement of base metal reserves. The telegraph pushed the process one step further by enabling these transactions to be transmitted in electronic rather than physical (paper) form. The movement of monetary transaction units across accounting ledgers, rather than the movement of notes or coins, increasingly grew to represent a dominant share of financial transactions. Physical money got left in its dust. The process of the forced abstraction of money by technology has been underway for over a century, and continues to this day.

Problems began to pop up as this process took hold and the dominant volume of monetary activity shifted from the physical domain into the abstract. Bank balance sheets expanded to keep pace with real economic growth and demand, but the proportion of the abstract claims (credit) outpaced the growth of the gold holdings they were written against. When the ratio of claims relative to the underlying asset they were written against (leverage) increased past the point of no return, market volatility and cyclical default waves were a frequent result. Instability hit the U.S. financial system frequently during this era, with significant panics logged in 1792, 1796, 1819, 1837, 1857, 1873, 1884, 1893, 1896, 1901, and 1907.

As a proposed solution to these frequent bouts with financial panic, the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 created the central banking system in the United States that continues to operate up to present day. Seeking stability through centralization, it carries on the Hamiltonian tradition laid out at the country’s onset. Monetary linkages to gold were progressively severed over the first half of the 20th century, and the dollar-based credit standard came to dominate over the course of its remainder. Now two decades into the 21stcentury, this centralized credit growth monetary model has logged no less than two major panics of its own in 2008 and 2020. Its push to perpetuate itself via bottomless debt-based financing has brought the country to the debt crisis it finds itself up against today. As today’s participants in the American monetary system seek stability in an era of structural breakdown, tracing the arc starting in the nation’s formative days may provide a hint at its progress from current day.

From a day-to-day perspective it is easy to fall prey to the assumption that technological growth is stagnant. It blindsided Jefferson and played the fool to the entirety of his economic platform. But history has its tendency to show a fool to those who fail to heed technology’s impact. Those extrapolating continuity in the 20th century’s credit-based model risk making the same mistake. The historic losses and turmoil in sovereign bond markets, pop-up crises in banking and systemically important financial institutions, and the loss of purchasing power of credit-backed currencies observed in the post-COVID world suggest the error term is already blowing out.

“And I sincerely believe with you, that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies; & that the principle of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale.”

Thomas Jefferson in a letter to John Taylor during his retirement dated May 28, 1816

Bitcoin is Today’s American Opportunity

Just as the terminal decline of the credit-based monetary system inherited from the Hamiltonian tradition revealed itself in the global financial crisis in 2008, a peer was born representing its Jeffersonian antithesis. Whereas the new technologies of the 19th century enabled a wave towards the Hamiltonian identity in American society over the following century, clues that the technologies of the 20th century lean towards a Jeffersonian turn already hide in plain sight. Bitcoin is the zero-to-one, unique discovery of a trustless public monetary ledger. It is the natural outcome of the compounding of the 20th century’s key technological innovations in computing, semiconductors, networking, telecommunications, and cryptography.

History suggests it is common for societies to go through a period of struggle to comprehend a new technology in the interim between its arrival and its ultimate full adoption into daily life. Grasping the unfamiliar for the first time is almost always a challenge. Drawing on analogies with other technologies that are already familiar can help bridge the knowledge gap. For many, Bitcoin’s comparison to gold has been a helpful and popular analogy for developing an understanding of the unknown. Gold’s role in the financial system, however, has been pushed to a back seat with the ascendance of the credit-based model over the past few generations. The last holdouts advocating for a return to a sound money standard -- represented in a loosely organized group maintained in the proverbial “goldbug” caricature -- have held the line over many long decades while facing continuous headwinds. Today, this multi-generational trend leaves the public with only a small subset primed with an awareness to readily understand this new technology and the turning it represents. This may at least partially help explain why Bitcoin’s adoption appears difficult to see from the perspective of our day-to-day lived experience. Its exponential adoption is the measurable signal revealed through careful and thoughtful inspection over extended periods, though easily drowned out by the noise and volatility that come with a major disruptive transition.

Like gold, Bitcoin is a bearer asset that does not itself represent the liability of any third party: its value exists through its own existence and self-reference. As monies, both Bitcoin and gold can be transferred from one party to another for final settlement without the need for an intermediary. The fading, green Federal Reserve notes occupying Americans’ wallets and purses represent the current system’s version of this paradigm. However as a precious metal, gold by itself does not possess the properties of a ledger money: it requires the establishment of weights and measures enforced by a third party, and a mint to enforce these standards, to work as a money that counterparties can agree on in economic transactions.

Unlike gold, Bitcoin maps to the abstract space of information, rather than gold’s footprint in the physical. As a fully native ledger money, it internally balances and reconciles by its own design, absolving the need for third parties to enforce weights and measures. Like most transactions in the incumbent credit-based monetary framework, transactions representing change of ownership of units on the Bitcoin ledger take place fully electronically. In contrast to credit-based money however, Bitcoin’s internal ledger has no internal concept of leverage. Debits and credits, or the conceptual T-table entries of double entry accounting, are absent. And unlike copycats masquerading as step-wise progress on Bitcoin’s technological innovation, Bitcoin is the only public ledger money that does not require its participants to trust any external third party.

There’s a lot to grasp in that brief comparison. American society is only just beginning to understand the implications and complexities that a money with Bitcoin’s feature set brings to the table. Comprehension during a volatile transition away from an existing system going through terminal instability makes the task even more challenging. But market-observable signals of its adoption, such as its exchange rate and private fixed capital investment in the network, provide evidence in plain sight that it is outcompeting its alternatives. And as a finite and trustless ledger money asset, Bitcoin’s nascent but accelerating adoption as collateral may offer some hopeful stability as a tool to secure credit claims during the transitional unwind.

In what should come without surprise to readers who have made it this far, the U.S. dollar and its original sound money relationship with base metals bridges back to the struggle between Hamilton and Jefferson core to America’s foundation. The Coinage Act of 1792, enacted in George Washington’s first administration, laid the legislative foundation for money in the United States. It established the U.S. dollar as the country’s official currency, created the U.S. Mint, and specified weights and measures in gold and silver as base money. It specified that each coin possess an image emblematic of LIBERTY alongside the word itself, as well as the year of its coinage. While both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were members of this formative first cabinet of the United States that drafted its monetary framework, its beyond history’s reasonable doubt as to whose pen drafted those lines that still lives on in the design and inscription of the coinage produced by its Mint up to the present day.

As America seeks a path into its future out from its current crossroads, it carries with it the torch of liberty that defines its unrivaled spirit, identity, and sense of purpose that have been tied with the great experiment since it set forth on its Revolution nearly 250 years ago. Bitcoin as a technology represents the new, while coincidentally connecting America with its own monetary past. At the core, it represents the latest turn towards balance in the contradictions of its own personality that have been a feature since its very foundation. For a nation in transition and its participants looking for a brighter future, a great shift is already underway. Bitcoin recognizes no aristocracy. It tolerates no corruption. It advances liberty and champions individual freedom. The swell of opportunity of an American renewal is forming, and a new Jeffersonian awakening is at hand. For those desperate for its original promise to be carried forward, Bitcoin offers the hope of America’s best ideals.

@ 35a8f9c0:351dae66

test

@ fd78c37f:a0ec0833

"Read more related articles, follow on the anti-censorship long content platform yakihonne.com.

The sudden appearance of two crypto tokens named “LilTay” has intrigued and confused the crypto community.

With one on the BNB Chain and another on the Ethereum (ETH) platform, the situation is rife with speculation and cautionary tales.

The stage was set with a false death report of 14-year-old rapper Lil Tay, whose real name is Tay Tien. A now-deleted Instagram post claimed her death.

However, it was later clarified that a third-party compromised her account.

Lil Tay tokens create a mess

The BNB Chain version of the Lil Tay token, with a limited supply of just over 100 tokens, has yet to be traded. The team behind this token remains unknown, leading to various speculations.

Some believe that crypto enthusiasts may have sought to capitalize on the media hype surrounding the alleged death, while others see it as a tribute to the young influencer.

The truth remains shrouded in mystery, and the limited supply adds to the intrigue. The lack of trading and the silence from the creators have only fueled the speculation further.

Harry Tsang, Lil Tay’s ex-manager, has been developing an Ethereum-based “Lil Tay Token” for months. He has clarified that this token is unrelated to the BNB Chain version.

Tsang’s involvement in the Ethereum token adds a layer of legitimacy to the project. He has been sharing development updates long before the fake death scandal, emphasizing the project’s ongoing development.

Tsang has warned fans against potential scams involving Lil Tay. He clarified that no official launch had taken place on BNB Chain.

The Liltay Token’s Twitter account has also cautioned followers.

Celebrity-inspired tokens: a trend with risks

Creating tokens or meme coins inspired by celebrities or real-world events is not new. After PayPal’s announcement of PYUSD Stablecoin, fake PYUSD tokens flooded the Ethereum blockchain.

Similarly, the BALD meme coin, believed to be linked to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, delivered massive losses to investors.

Meme coins like Dogecoin have gained immense popularity, offering exponential returns for early investors. But with success comes imitation; not all imitations are created with good intentions. The Lil Tay tokens serve as a reminder of the need for caution and due diligence.

You might also like: Twitter user unveils possible mastermind behind BALD rug pull

Lil Tay token’s future

The Lil Tay crypto controversy is a complex tale that reflects the broader challenges and opportunities in the crypto world.

Whether driven by opportunism, tribute, or a well-planned project, these tokens highlight the importance of due diligence and caution.

In a world where hype can quickly turn into heartache, the Lil Tay tokens are a stark reminder that not everything that glitters in the crypto world is gold.

As Tsang wisely put it, the situation calls for “cautious consideration” and a discerning eye that looks beyond the surface.

By： Ankish Jain Link：https://crypto.news/rapper-lil-tays-fake-death-gives-rise-to-mystery-crypto-tokens/

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: Alice and Luke Dashjr discuss the growth potential of blockchain and the limitations of storage per block. Alice believes that the current cost of hardware makes it feasible to handle the growth, while Luke argues that storage is not the main issue and efforts are being made to optimize space requirements for individual nodes.

👥 Authors: • GamedevAlice ( nostr:npub18zra06q690wae9ty6sxxwf3jdcxuan2n4dq0ldynjddzz894jqesvhlw24 ) • Luke Dashjr ( nostr:npub1tfk373zg9dnmtvxnpnq7s2dkdgj37rwfj3yrwld7830qltmv8qps8rfq0n )

📅 Messages Date: 2023-08-02

✉️ Message Count: 2

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 51185

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by GamedevAlice on 02/08/2023: The growth potential of the blockchain is limited by the amount of storage that can be added per block. However, the current cost of hardware makes it feasible to handle the growth. Efforts are also being made to optimize storage requirements.

✉️ Message by Luke Dashjr on 02/08/2023: Storage is not the issue with block sizes, and there are efforts to optimize how much space is needed by individual nodes.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ fd78c37f:a0ec0833

"Read more related articles, follow on the anti-censorship long content platform yakihonne.com.

RWA is currently the hottest topic in the Web3 and Crypto markets and is considered to be the engine driving the new bull market. According to defillama data, more than 20 Rwa racetrack projects, TVL more than $1 billion, ranked 10th in the DeFi market.

Data source: https://defillama.com/categories

Why did RWA suddenly fire?

Around April, RWA began to attract attention in the Web3 and crypto markets, and by July and August was well known.

In fact, RWA is not new, if you are an old player, you must have heard of the term “asset chain.” In the 2017–2018 public chain boom, many entrepreneurs have recognized that real estate, art or securities are being mapped to the chain. Unfortunately, as the market entered the bear market, along with the immaturity of these teams themselves, the track did not make an impact. By 2018–2019, compliance was beginning to attract attention from players, with the concept of STO and numerous projects under the “chain change” banner, which also ended.

Why is “Asset on the Chain” back on fire after changing a new term this year?

First ,Web3 new narratives are needed. We’ve falsified Luna thunderstorms, FTX closures, GameFi tracks, DeFi and NFT dumb fire, In the first half of the hot time BRC20 extinguish the fire and a series of other events linked, Naturally, think: Where is the next direction of the market?

Second, Crypto market cycles are closely linked to macroeconomic liquidity. Looking back at the 2020 DeFiSummer, essentially the Fed’s unprecedented drainage and interest rate cuts, the traditional market spills days into the market and leads to short-lived prosperity.

Coingecko data show that from February 2020 to February 2022, USDT, USDC, DAI and other stable currency markets from less than $5 billion to more than $160 billion. During the DeFi protocol TVL was pushed up from less than $1 billion to $300 billion.

Data source: https://defillama.com/

Treasury yields continue to rise as the Federal Reserve launches interest rate hikes in March 2022. The yield on the 1-year Treasury has now exceeded 5%, well above the DeFi yield on the crypto market and well above Ethereum’s LSD yield. According to researchers, the EtherPlace pledge yield is expected to drop to 3% by the end of the year, and then may fall below 1%.

Data source: https://cn.investing.com/rates-bonds/u.s.-1-year-bond-yield-streaming-chart

Data source: https://lido.fi/ethereum

Crypto market interest rates are lower compared with traditional world interest rates, pushing entrepreneurs to recapture the asset chain narrative.

What are the RWA players?

This round of players, known and doing earlier than MakerDAO, tried to tokenize real estate, solar power plants and other physical assets as early as 2020, but has been small, basically tens of millions of dollars. Until MakerDao became aware of U.S. debt, Rwa’s size quickly did so. According to makerburn data, MakerDao’s RWA has exceeded $2.4 billion in size, generating more than $90 million in revenue.

Data source: https://makerburn.com/#/rundown

With significant benefits, it is also good for DAI holders. MakerDAO raised the DSR (DAI deposit rate) several times this year, first from 1% to 3.49%, and recently directly increased to 8%, well above the US bond yield. Driven by high deposit rates, MakerDAO has seen a significant increase in deposit size.

In addition to MakerDAO, There are many players on the Rwa circuit, such as Maple Finance、Opentrade、Ondo Finance and RWA Finance,etc.

Among them, RWA Finance is an innovative investment platform offering DeFi investment agreements backed by real-world gold assets. Users can deposit USDTs, enjoy weekly return on their investments, redeem USDT principal due, or resume. Unlike previous DeFi deals, which are mostly financed by project-side subsidies or investments by other users and where APY is difficult to sustain, RWA Finance generates all of its benefits from real-world assets that are stable and more sustainable.

RWA Finance breaks the Ponzi circle of cryptocurrency games, where real-world assets can be digitized and tokenized by blockchain technology. This provides investors and users with a more transparent, convenient and efficient way to participate in the investment and trading of assets. No longer constrained by the opening times and geography of traditional financial markets, investors can trade assets anytime, anywhere, offering new possibilities for global capital flows.

Of course, RWA Finance may also face some challenges and obstacles. Tokenized real-world assets need to address many legal, regulatory and technical issues to ensure the authenticity and compliance of tokens. In addition, there are risks in the decentralized financial sector, such as security issues, intelligence contract vulnerabilities, and ongoing technical and security improvements. In terms of compliance, RWA Finance has a corresponding compliance license and has worked with professional compliance agencies to open investment and financing channels. In terms of security, RWA Finance team members have been ploughing through blockchain and DeFi for years, with code audited by security auditors. At the same time, the user’s assets are transparent and clearly visible on the chain.

By：RWA Finance Link：https://medium.com/@RWAFinance/why-did-rwa-suddenly-fire-up-this-year-and-what-are-the-players-187ccd4722ab

@ a07af323:0224bb6f

Esta es una traducción del articulo de Bob burnett “Diving Into Mining Pools” cuyo original se encuentra siguiendo este Link: https://boomerbtc.medium.com/diving-into-mining-pools-7fd840ada8a9

Una vez que alguien ingresa a la madriguera del conejo Bitcoin, una de las primeras cosas que normalmente aprende es la prueba de trabajo y por extensión, la minería. Estos son aspectos fundamentales de Bitcoin y tener una comprensión básica de ellos es crucial para apreciar Bitcoin. Curiosamente, muchos Bitcoiners no se aventuran muy profundamente en esta rama del agujero. Esto es probablemente porque parece técnicamente intimidante y si no eres minero, probablemente pienses que los detalles de la minería y las piscinas (Pool) no tienen ningún impacto en ti. Como resultado, pocos comprenden el papel fundamental que juegan los grupos mineros en la viabilidad económica de la minería y sin ellos, Bitcoin se convertiría rápidamente en un ecosistema altamente centralizado con el riesgo de ser atacado y controlado por fuerzas externas.

Un minero en soledad

La tasa de hash global es una medición de la capacidad informática acumulativa de todos los equipos mineros que participan en la red minera de Bitcoin. En el último período de 30 días, ha promediado alrededor de 375EH / seg ( exahashes por segundo ) con un exahash igual a un millón de billones de cálculos por segundo. Incluso para los informáticos, matemáticos y físicos, este es un número alucinante e imposible de comprender. En la actualidad, la red incluye principalmente máquinas que varían en rendimiento desde Bitmain S9 a 14TH / seg ( terahashes por segundo ) a varios modelos más nuevos de Bitmain y MicroBT que operan en el 130TH/rango de sec a 150TH / seg. La máquina promedio ahora en uso es de aproximadamente 90TH / seg. Esto significa que aproximadamente 4.1 millones de sistemas mineros están alimentando actualmente la red.

El trabajo de la comunidad minera es crear bloques con una frecuencia de aproximadamente uno cada diez minutos. Bitcoin utiliza un mecanismo llamado ajuste de dificultad para que a medida que cambia la tasa de hash global, el trabajo requerido para extraer un bloque también cambie proporcionalmente para mantener la frecuencia de diez minutos. Sin embargo, hay una variación alrededor del “target” de diez minutos, y los bloques a veces se extraen unos segundos después del bloque anterior y otras veces extraen el siguiente bloque puede demorar 30 minutos o más. En promedio, los bloques se han procesado históricamente un poco más rápido que diez minutos porque la red se ha expandido a lo largo de la vida de Bitcoin y el ajuste de dificultad ha estado tratando continuamente de mantenerse al día. El año pasado, el tiempo promedio de procesamiento en bloque fue de nueve minutos y cuarenta y nueve segundos. Esto significa que la Red pudo procesar un poco más de 146.5 bloques por día y esto se extrapola a 53.500 bloques por año.

Asi que los 53.500 bloques fueron minados con 4.100.000 maquinas mineras a nivel global, con un 1.3% de chances de obtener un bloque anualmente. Extraer un bloque es un proceso aleatorio, por lo que si cada máquina tuviera un rendimiento promedio ( actualmente ~ 90TH / seg ), entonces cada máquina tendría un 1.3% posibilidad de ganar un bloque dentro del año. Por supuesto, los sistemas más rápidos, como el Bitmain S19XP que funciona a 141TH / seg, tendrían mejores probabilidades — en este caso, aproximadamente un 2% de probabilidad, mientras que los sistemas más lentos tendrían una probabilidad proporcionalmente menor. Un examen de un sistema de vanguardia común de cada uno de los últimos cuatro años muestra la caída esperada en las probabilidades con el tiempo.

Cuando se extrae un bloque, hay una recompensa para el minero ganador llamada base de monedas “Coinbase” (No confundir con el Exchange), y se compone de dos partes: El subsidio en bloque y las tarifas de transacción. El subsidio de bloque, es el mecanismo por el cual se libera bitcoin en circulación y actualmente esto es equivalente a 6.25 bitcoin. También se cobran tarifas de cada transacción incluida en el bloque. En la actualidad, las tarifas promedian alrededor de 0.25 bitcoin por bloque, lo que hace que la base de monedas típica recompense aproximadamente 6.50 bitcoin por bloque. Dado que Bitcoin actualmente cotiza por aproximadamente $ 30,000, la recompensa financiera expresada en dólares estadounidenses por cada bloque es aproximadamente $ 195,000.

Si el entorno minero actual fuera uno en el que cada servidor compitiera independientemente para ganar bloques, entonces la comunidad minera sería una con grandes ganadores y grandes perdedores. Dado que la unidad Bitmain S19 90TH / seg tipifica el sistema promedio actual en la red, se pueden obtener varias ideas a través de un examen de su economía. Esta unidad en particular utiliza 27,594 kw-horas de energía por año, y si está conectada a una fuente de energía con un costo de $ 0.06 por kw-hora, su consumo anual de electricidad equivaldrá a un costo de $ 1,656.

Hay tres posibles resultados anuales para alguien que opera un solo sistema promedio (un equipo de mineria), podría ganar cero, uno o dos bloques. Hay un 98.7% de posibilidades de que el resultado sea cero bloques, lo que causa un ingreso negativo igual a los costos operativos. Sin embargo, ganar uno o dos bloques resulta en una ganancia tremenda. Desafortunadamente, hay muy pocas probabilidades de que esto suceda.

Nota: Suponiendo que el ecosistema minero de Bitcoin se estancó por completo con todos los sistemas existentes funcionando exactamente como están ahora, un S19 que funciona a 90TH/sec podría esperar ganar un bloque una vez cada 77 años.

Dado que las probabilidades son tan escasas, ¿es lógico preguntar si ejecutar más servidores podría cambiar el resultado? Dado que 1.3% es el resultado probabilístico para que un sistema gane una recompensa de bloque anualmente, entonces ejecutar 77 sistemas cambiaría el resultado esperado a ganar un bloque por año. Sin embargo, aunque el resultado esperado es un bloque por año, la suerte aún está involucrada y sigue siendo un factor determinante. No hay garantía de ganar un bloque o predecir cuándo se ganará uno. De hecho, es posible que montar una operación 77 sistemas, incluso pueda durar dos años o más sin ganar un bloque.

Cuando se considera que los costos anuales de electricidad de este sistema (77 maquinas) son de $ 127,512, o más de $ 10,000 por mes, existe un riesgo tremendo. Facturas de electricidad, así como mano de obra, alquiler y varios otros costos, generalmente vienen en intervalos mensuales y no se pueden diferir mientras se espera que se gane un bloque. Con un flujo de ingresos tan impredecible, incluso un minero con 77 sistemas necesitaría grandes reservas de capital para mantenerse en el negocio.

Obviamente, ampliar aún más mejora la probabilidad de ganar un bloque en una ventana más corta, pero también aumenta la posibilidad de crear un flujo de ingresos para el minero que esté más en línea con la cadencia de las obligaciones de gastos de la operación. Si alguien quisiera ejecutar un equipo con la expectativa de ganar un bloque por día, entonces necesitaría poseer 1/146.5 de la tasa de hash global ( porque hay alrededor de 146.5 bloques por día ). Esto equivaldría a aproximadamente 2.56 EH / seg y utilizando el sistema medio actual de 90TH / seg, requeriría 28,444 servidores mineros. Suponiendo el mismo costo de electricidad $ 0.06 kw-hora utilizado anteriormente, esto equivaldría a poco más de $ 129.000 de uso diario de energía, mientras que los ingresos diarios esperados serían de$ 190.000. Un minero de esta escala, ocasionalmente tendría rachas de mala suerte e incluso podría pasar varios días sin ganar bloques, pero también podrían tener períodos en los que gana significativamente más que el esperado por día. Tendría que acumular reservas para protegerse contra períodos de mala suerte, pero el flujo de ingresos entrantes estaría en gran medida alineado con el requisito de pagar los gastos. Esto significa que una operación de este tamaño en minería, podría ser realista.

Nota: La recompensa en bloque se libera al minero ganador solo después de que se realicen 100 confirmaciones adicionales ( o bloques extraídos ), lo que significa que el pago generalmente ocurre aproximadamente 16 horas después de realizar el trabajo.

La necesidad de Pools

De los ejemplos de minería en solitario a diferentes escalas debería, ser evidente que el éxito de una operación minera requiere que la cadencia de su flujo de ingresos entrantes sea sinergista con sus gastos salientes. En los primeros días de Bitcoin, toda la minería era en soledad y a pequeña escala, pero en diciembre de 2010, la mayoría de los mineros descubrieron que había una desconexión creciente entre el ritmo de su flujo de ingresos y el de sus gastos operativos. Para resolver esto, se creó el primer grupo minero del mundo, Bitcoin.cz ( más tarde llamado Slush Pool y ahora Braiins Pool ). Esto permitió a los mineros de todo el mundo combinar su poder de hash y trabajar de manera cooperativa para resolver bloques con mayor frecuencia y por lo tanto, mejorar el ritmo de ingresos para los miembros del grupo.

Bitcoin.cz creó un método de pago llamado Pay-Per-Last-N-Shares, o PPLNS. Varios otros han creado variaciones de este método, pero todos funcionan de manera similar; vigilan el trabajo realizado por cada miembro del grupo entre cada bloque ganado por el grupo y luego distribuyen los ingresos de cada bloque que gana proporcionalmente. El operador del Pool gana dinero tomando un porcentaje de la recompensa en bloque antes de distribuirlo a los mineros. Su comisión generalmente está en el rango de 0.5% y 4.0%.

Las mismas probabilidades de ganar bloques que se aplican a los mineros en soledad, también pertenecen a grupos (Pool), por lo que un grupo minero que utiliza el sistema de pago PPLNS también puede encontrarse en una racha de mala suerte. Cuando un Pool tiene una racha particularmente mala, sus miembros pueden decidir saltar del barco casi sin anticipación. Esto reduce aún más las probabilidades de que el grupo gane otro bloque y puede hacer que los mineros se preocupen por el flujo de efectivo y huyan aún más rápido. Este es un círculo vicioso de retroalimentación negativa que puede arruinar un pool en poco tiempo.

Sugerencia: Un minero que desee cambiar de un grupo de PPLNS a otro grupo, debe hacerlo inmediatamente después de que ese grupo haya ganado un bloque para maximizar su producción.

Si bien el grupo de PPLNS proporcionó una mejora en el flujo de efectivo en relación con los mineros en soledad, algunos mineros deseaban aún más consistencia. Esto dio como resultado el desarrollo de un nuevo tipo de método de pago de grupo llamado PPS o Pay Per Share. En el caso de PPS ( o métodos similares llamados FPPS o PPS + ), al minero se le paga por su trabajo, ya sea que el grupo gane el bloque o no. El pago se determina calculando las probabilidades de que el grupo hubiera ganado cada bloque y luego distribuyéndolo a los mineros en proporción al trabajo realizado durante este intento de procesamiento de bloques. Esto significa que el minero está protegido de rachas de mala suerte y que durante las rachas de buena suerte, el operador del Pool no tiene que compartir esa buena suerte con los mineros. En los últimos años, los grupos tipo PPS se han vuelto muy populares porque a los mineros les encanta el flujo de ingresos constante que producen; sin embargo, las estructuras de tarifas de estos grupos tienden a ser ligeramente más altas que los grupos PPLNS.

Existe un riesgo material de grupos tipo PPS. Si el grupo se encuentra con un período de particularmente mala suerte, tendrán un flujo de caja negativo significativo. Al igual que un gran minero en solitario, deben tener suficientes reservas de bitcoin para superarlos en momentos en que no están ganando. Ha habido casos en que esta crisis de liquidez ha obligado a los grupos de tipo PPS a cerrar o suspender temporalmente los pagos. En la historia reciente, la situación más notable ocurrió en septiembre de 2022 cuando Poolin, uno de los grupos más grandes del mundo, tuvo una serie de desgracias que crearon problemas de liquidez y tuvieron que suspender el retiro de los mineros por un tiempo prolongado. Los grupos de PPLNS tienen menos riesgo de que esto ocurra porque no pagan a los mineros hasta que ganan un bloque.

*Resumen*

Los mineros en que participan de un Pool, deben vigilar atentamente el Pool que usan para asegurarse de que permanezca relativamente estable en su ritmo de hash, ya que una caída repentina en la tasa de hash del Pool, podría indicar una dificultad creciente para mantener pagos constantes. Los mineros no solo deben ser rentables, sino que deben mantener una posición positiva de flujo de efectivo y para garantizar esto, es obligatoria una evaluación continua de la economía y el riesgo del grupo.

Desafortunadamente, en el entorno actual, las operaciones de minería en solitario de pequeña o mediana escala no tienen la esperanza de tener un negocio positivo de flujo de efectivo. La minería en solitario ahora es una práctica solo para grandes compañías mineras. Los mineros individuales y las operaciones comerciales pequeñas y medianas deben confiar en la consistencia económica de los grupos (Pools); de hecho, sin grupos ni siquiera serían viables y la red minera se centralizaría rápidamente en torno a un puñado de grandes compañías mineras comerciales.

Bob Burnett CEO, Barefoot Mining 1 de agosto de 2023

@ fd78c37f:a0ec0833

"Read more related articles, follow on the anti-censorship long content platform yakihonne.com.

Introduction

The decentralized finance (DeFi) space is a vibrant and dynamic landscape, filled with innovation, opportunities, and challenges. However, not all ventures are created equal, and the story of Daniel Prado and his “World Wide” token serves as a cautionary tale, illustrating the importance of due diligence and ethical considerations.

1. A Project Born from Inexperience

A Novice’s Foray into DeFi

Daniel Prado’s entrance into the DeFi world was marked not by experience but by a naïveté that could prove costly to investors. With no prior background in managing or launching DeFi tokens, his decision to embark on the “World Wide” project was fraught with risk.

An Unprecedented Sell Tax

The planned 49% sell tax raised eyebrows. Such an unusually high tax rate defies industry norms and could potentially deter investors. Prado’s justification for this approach did little to alleviate concerns, reflecting a lack of understanding of the broader DeFi ecosystem.

2. The Pinksale Listing: A Tale of Overreach and Retreat

Bold Claims, Disappointing Reality

Prado’s initial Pinksale listing was filled with ambition and promise. He boasted of selling out in mere seconds, but the reality was a sobering 485 BNB raised. This stark contrast between aspiration and achievement revealed a disconnect with the market and an overestimation of the project’s appeal.

Cancellation and Downscaling

The abrupt cancellation of the listing, followed by a re-listing at a much lower soft cap, further exposed Prado’s lack of strategic foresight and adaptability. These actions cast doubt on his commitment and capability to steer the project to success.

3. A Video Revelation: Misunderstanding Investments

https://youtu.be/Mg9tYZoe2Ac

Daniel Prado Shows his inexperience of DeFi by thinking the Binance Hot Wallet 6 is an investor!

Misunderstanding a Binance Hot Wallet

In a video, Prado misinterpreted a “Binance hot wallet 6” as an investor, claiming that such an investor would buy Safuu, a taxed rebasing token. This misunderstanding is more than just a simple mistake; it highlights a fundamental lack of knowledge about how investments in the DeFi space work, raising serious questions about Prado’s ability to manage a complex DeFi project.

4. A Candid Admission: Financial Missteps Caught on Tape

https://youtu.be/BDnjWxcbcT0

Daniel Prado lost all his money and needs to launch World Wide to recoup funds!

Admitting to Financial Losses

In another video, Prado openly admitted to losing money and having to borrow funds to launch “World Wide.” While his honesty is noteworthy, the admission paints a concerning picture of financial mismanagement and desperation, factors that potential investors should be wary of.

5. Loyalty to Bryan Legend and the Vulcan Partnership

https://youtu.be/hIDYtgM-9Qo

Daniel Prado pledging his undying loyalty to Bryan Legend, a multi scammer!

Unwavering Support for Bryan Legend

Prado’s vocal support for Bryan Legend, a controversial figure in the DeFi world, is troubling. By aligning himself with someone associated with known scams, Prado risks tarnishing his own reputation and the credibility of “World Wide.”

Partnership with Vulcan Blockchain

The announcement of a partnership with Vulcan Blockchain, approved by Bryan Legend, was a significant milestone for “World Wide.” However, the association with Vulcan, given Legend’s questionable reputation, adds a layer of complexity and potential risk to the project.

A Sudden Reversal: Cutting Ties with Bryan Legend

https://youtu.be/FaokgSEoSEk

Just four days after announcing the Vulcan partnership, Prado abruptly cut ties with Bryan Legend. This sudden change of heart, coupled with the recent partnership, creates a confusing and inconsistent narrative that could undermine investor confidence.

Note: Further details about Bryan Legend’s involvement in the Vulcan scam will be covered in a different article to be released soon.

6. Associations with Scams and a Dubious Past

Links to Notorious Scams

Prado’s connections to scams such as Safuu, Vulcan, and SGO are deeply concerning. These associations reflect poorly on his judgment and could indicate a pattern of behavior that potential investors should consider.

Taking Credit for Scams

Prado’s contradictory stance on scams, distancing himself from them while also taking credit for their success, is perplexing. It raises questions about his integrity and the authenticity of his intentions.

7. Alarming Personal Behavior: A Closer Look

Vulgar Statements and Violent Ideologies

Prado’s inappropriate comments towards women and violent expressions, such as hoping for someone’s head to be cut off, are deeply alarming. Such behavior reflects a lack of professionalism and respect, further eroding trust in him and the “World Wide” project.

8. Conclusion

Daniel Prado’s “World Wide” token is a complex story filled with inconsistencies, questionable decisions, and alarming behavior. From his inexperience and unconventional approaches to his financial missteps, associations with scams, and personal conduct, the narrative is fraught with red flags.

Supported by video evidence and a careful examination of the facts, this tale serves as a stark reminder of the importance of due diligence, ethical considerations, and sound judgment in the DeFi space. As we navigate this exciting yet often murky world, stories like Prado’s remind us to approach with caution, armed with knowledge and discernment.

By：Cryptokruelty Link：https://cryptokruelty.medium.com/a-cautionary-tale-in-defi-daniel-prados-world-wide-token-and-the-importance-of-due-diligence-59648219f62f

@ 83d999a1:46171d19

We are building something cool that maybe you'll be interested in.

What is this? An announcement of an announcement (AoA for short)?

Well. Yes.

But bear with us.

We are doing an AoA because we haven't figured out all the details yet, (e.g. the name of what we're doing)

But here is what we do know:

• 2 months of focused building in #madeira.
• 21 builders with a record of shipping things in the #lightning/#nostr space
• working individually or in teams to make progress towards advancing freedom tech
• nostr:npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc and nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft will be physically (and spiritually) there to help bounce ideas off
• Funding (likely) available to all teams

Dates? Jan 8th - March 1st.

How to be a part of it? Details to follow very soon™️

But in the mean time, if you're stoked, DM us at nostr:npub1s0veng2gvfwr62acrxhnqexq76sj6ldg3a5t935jy8e6w3shr5vsnwrmq5.

@ 75bf2353:e1bfa895

What Is Bitcoin

According to Pablo Xannybar Bitcoin exists outside the control of nation states, as well as central investment, and commercial banks, or any other single third party--It is money ruled solely by code, mathematics, and compute power, not a government or any other body of fallible humans." This is important because the peer-to-peer electronic cash system does not have a central point of failuresince bitcoin is a peer-to-peer electronic cash system; a system built on distributed computer networking instead of a centralized third party. This is different from almost all technology most people use in their day to day lives. Apple is the biggest technology company in the world. It has many servers all around the world. Your data on the Apple cloud is protected from natural disasters because Apple has backups all over the word. To be honest, I have assume someone else has seen it.not verified this, but I don't imagine the Apple cloud is just running on a laptop in somebody's closet. If one of Apple's server breaks, your data will surely survive.

They say this cloud is secure, yet somehow naked celebrity pictures get hacked from the iCloud and the FBI can break the iCloud encryption. To be fair, bitcoin stored on hot wallets can also be hacked. If you type a seed phrase onto an Internet computer, assume someone else has seen it. That's why most Bitcoiners advise to only keep a small amount of your stack on a hot wallet. That's why governments don't like "unhosted wallets." Unhosted wallets are a euphimism for big random number the government can't guess. Their Internet surveillance doesn't work on a calculator plugged into a 9v battery inside a shed at the middle of nowhere. This is also why we can rest assured that the bitcoin we keep in cold storage can be safer than even data kept on the servers of the biggest companies in the world.

Bitcoin Full Nodes Keep The Network Decentralized

Imagine if there was only one person running a bitcoin node. This node verified all the transactions on the network. If the power went out or if it got droned, bitcoin would die. There would be no record of the bitcoin time chain anymore. Nobody would verify transactions. There would be no network to broadcast to.

What if there are 17,000 bitcion nodes. Let's say my node gets droned. Bitcoin is still alive like Eddie Vedder. There are still 16,999 nodes validating transactions all over the world. Maybe one bitcoin node dies every now and then, but there are more peers on the network. They are distributed all over the globe. As long as several nodes remain on the network, bitcoin will not die.

The same is true of miners now that mining bitcoin and running a node are not the same thing.. We only need one bitcoin miner for the network to work. Of course, if that miner gets droned or a government tells it to censor transactions bitcoin would not make it. Miners mine bitcoin blocks all over the world . These people maintain the rules of the bitcoin network no matter what the drone pilots do. This means the bitcoin network is not at the mercy of a single government. Governments could shut down exchanges, but they cannot shut down the bitcoin network.

Bitcoin will be alive as long as many humans run the software on computers. Some will mine, some will run full nodes that validate every transaction since the genesis block. There are thousands maybve tens of thousands of nodes like this in the world. For bitcoin to die, all of these nodes would need to die. A node is just a computer running the bitcoin software. I won't say this is impossible, but I remain optimistic that even the most evil of nuclear armed, drone wielding governments will not destroy all the bitcoin nodes in the world.

What Is A Bitcoin Wallet?

A bitcoin wallet is created using elliptical key cryptography. I just like to call it a big ass random number. The goal of this chapter is not to make you an expert on eliptic curve cryptography. If you want to learn how to do the math like an OG cypherpunk, take some discreet mathematics classes. WAtch the MIT Cryptography course and read Jimmy Song's book, Programing Bitcoin. The purpose of this chapter is to teach you how the math of bitcoin works without learning to program or earning a bachelor's degree in applied cryptography. I won't teach you how to do SHA256 using a pencil and paper or the command line interface. We will use tools available to anyone with an Internet connection instead. If you are interested in learning a bit more about eliptic curve cryptography, LN Capital has a pretty good thread about it on the dead bird app

To create a bitcoin wallet, we can hash some random data or we can create a 256 bit number using dice rolls. We could also flip a coin 256 times to get 256 bits. Say heads =0 and tails=1. We get a 256 bits f 1's and zero's that computers sees as a totally random, almost impossible to guess number. According to Yan Pritzker, in Inventing Bitcoin you have about the same chance of guessing a bitcoin private key as winning the Powerball 9 times in a row. Your bitcoin seed is a tiny needle in the haystack called the all of the atoms in the universe. If you would like to learn how to make a bitcoin wallet the hard way, check out armantheparman's article, but in the next chapter, you will learn how to make a bitcoin wallet using Padawan. Padawan only uses testnet bitcoin and they give them to you for free. If you F up your Padawan-have no fear. Testnet bitcoin is for practicing and it's not worth anything.

What Is Mining?

Bitcoin mining is the act of applying the SHA256 algorithm to . People often compare bitcoin mining to solving a puzzle. This is not wrong. I think of it as a mathmatical Rubix Cube of sorts, but no analogy does bitcoin mining justice.. During the government mandated lockdowns, my wife became quite adept at solving Rubix Cube. She watched a YouTube video that taught her how to solve it using an algorithm. It helps to visualize the SHA256 as a way of twisting a Rubix Cube in a certain pattern. Each twist gives a different result, but you spin and spin until all the colors match on each side. The Secure Hash Algorithms work in a similar way, except with numbers instead of colors. unfortunately, like all analogies, this Rubix Cube analogy doesn't tell you much about how bitcoin mining works. The best way I can descibe it is like a Rubix Cube with letters and numbers. I dont know how to solve a rubix cube, but my wife says she uses an algorythym. SHA256 is also an algorithym , but instead of creating sides with uniform colors. it searches for a random number with a certain amount of zeros in the front of it. All the other numbers and letters look random, but the zeros of a block do not look random, do they.

### On SHA256

According to Satoshi, "Writing a descreiption for this thing for general audiences is bloody hard, Theres nothing to relate it to." Everyone tries to explain bitcon by analogy like I just did with the rubix cube. Although this was the best visual representation I cold think of, it's still not perfect. I believe there is something in the world bitcoin can be compared to, back then, you had to be a real cryptographer like Adam Back to see it. Adam Back was cited in the white paper because he discovered a way to prevent spam, hashcash. Hashcash is an electronic stamp of sorts. You can use the command line to see how it works if you want to do it the hard way, but the easy way requires https://www.duckduckgo.com. To learn how SHA256 works , we will perform SHA256 on the lowercase letter "a" by entering the following into DuckDuck Go:

sha256 a

You will receive this result:

ca978112ca1bbdcafac231b39a23dc4da786eff8147c4e72b9807785afee48bb

Notice how even though we only did a sha256 hash of one letter, we still get a 64 character hexadecimal number. If we add the number 0 to the letter a, sha256 a0 we get the following hash:

4e1195df020de59e0d65a33a4279f1183e7ae4e5d980e309f8b55adff2e61c3e

If we add the numbver 1, sha256 a1, we get:

f55ff16f66f43360266b95db6f8fec01d76031054306ae4a4b380598f6cfd114

There is no other output to each of these because each change no matter how large or small gives us a different output. That's why a number is only used once in the mining process. This is called a nonce. It makes sense. You can almost deduce the meaning by the sound of that word in the same way nobody ever had to explain to you what the word "sharted" means.

We can also has letters and any character on the keyboard. You may have heard computers only understand 1's and 0's. This is true at the base layer of the machine. but the bitcoin blockchain uses hexadecimals and all kinds of text in the transactions. This is because each character on your keyboard is represented by a number so you could do these mathmatical calculations on text like this.

sha256 Blogging Bitcoin

You will see the following SHA-256 hash digest:

965aef3b925ed3d5b5315906e49a4956863528be3bfeaa357a62be6b74def0a0

If we SHA-256 Chapter 8 of George Orwell's 1984 we get:

7d7c0aad69d213e113fbaa53be74f0f88f98791c79fe44f6adb809e0787654e3

If we SHA-256 the book, War And Peace, we get:

8e09cbbbc608d61fb61f012819259987a7399351aaffb1c1790c88f134ec840e

By the way, War And Peace is a big book. it's easier to hash it by using https://xorbin.com/sha256-calculator instead of duck duck go. I copied and pasted evertying from here. https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/2600/pg2600-images.html The intetresting thing aout SHA256 is that you always get a 64 character output weather you has a single letter or a huge novel. If you change one character, you get an entirely new 64 character output that looks nothing like the previous output.

Notice how each one of these gives us 64 unique hexadecimal numbers, no matter how small or large the amount of data being hashed is.

We would not make a bitcoin wallet out of a novel because anyone with that novel can take our bitcoin We want to use random numbers to make our bitcoin wallet. The purpose of writing this is to show you that anythhing from a single letter to a large book can be hashed into 64 characters.

The math is a little complicated, but I highlighted it here in case your interested, but the War And Peace number is actually this:

92,013,536,190,004,391,427,498,867,800,243,235,304,388,826,599,257,256,328,980,806,975,182,967,533,301

We will make our first bitcoin wallet in the next chapter, but before we do, let's talk more about mining?

How The F$@$% Does Bitcoin Mining Work?

Just like I can hash War and Peace, bitcoin miners can hash all the data in the bitcoin mempool. In other words all the transactions sent since the last block. Here's a good visualization of how it works. All the falling orange squares represent transactions that go into the mempool. These orange squares are really text. Miners hash this text with a nonce. They are also more likely to hash transactions that pay a higher transaction fee than transactions that pay a lower trasnsaction fee since these transaction fees are part of the reward for solving the puzzl. All the miners all over the world do this trillions of times until one of these nonces produces a number with a certain number of leading hex zeros.

https://cdn.nostr.build/p/nb10627.mp4

Bitcoin actually uses a double SHA256 hash to make it more secure. This also makes it more complex to explain, but we are going to demostrate it using a simpler Secure Hash Algorithym, First, let's look at the the SHA-256 hash of War and Peace again.

8e09cbbbc608d61fb61f012819259987a7399351aaffb1c1790c88f134ec840e

Now we will hash the entire text of war and peace plus a number we will only use once. The number could be anything, but we will use the number 0. In other words, we append War And Peace by adding a zero to the end of our text

"...This website includes information about Project Gutenberg™, including how to make donations to the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation, how to help produce our new eBooks, and how to subscribe to our email newsletter to hear about new eBooks.0"

We get this hash

e5a1d7ce9bb2d1c3450c7149633ddd3738a8f88e93457fb46df32c312361f0b4 Which is much different from: 8e09cbbbc608d61fb61f012819259987a7399351aaffb1c1790c88f134ec840e

Yet, we only changed one out of thousands of characters.

Now we will replace the Number Only Used Once, 0 with a new number we will only use once,1 and get this result: c600f3e297f850a1b5e4620b0719556a4f7b1e3614875bbe083a31ad84c40367

** TK video of this using https://xorbin.com/tools/sha256-hash-calculator**

### How This Works In Bitcoin

I could keep adding new nonces uWell, I can't, but an ASIC miner can. eventually I will get some cool looking result that has 0000000000000000000 in front of it. I can't do this by hand and it would be a waste of energy to hash War and Peace over and over again with a new number until we get a number with a certain number of zeros in front of it, but that's not the easy way of demonstrating things.

Bitcoin mining is just a souped up version of hashcash I mentioned earlier in this chapter Satoshi referenced hashcash in the white paper because the bitcoin blockchain is simmilar to hashcash, with a few differences. Hashcash uses SHA-1. Bitcoin uses a double SHA-256 hash which means it actually does it twice. The specifics are beyond the scope of this book, but hashcash is a little different.

I previously stated that we can hash any data from a single letter to the novel war and peace.

I have also demonstrated that if we add just one single number to all that data again and again, we will recieve a different result every time.

The zeros I told us are the answer to the puzzle miners are looking for.

For example, the header of the Genesis block, or block 0, is:

000000000019d6689c085ae165831e934ff763ae46a2a6c172b3f1b60a8ce26f

Block height 1: 00000000839a8e6886ab5951d76f411475428afc90947ee320161bbf18eb6048

block 210,000 000000000000048b95347e83192f69cf0366076336c639f9b7228e9ba171342e

Block height 700,000:

0000000000000000000590fc0f3eba193a278534220b2b37e9849e1a770ca959

Like I said before, the leading hex-zeros are like the colored sides of a Rubix Cube. The software adjusts so miners find the answer to this puzzle every 2016 blocks. We say it is two weeks because, on average, there are 6 ten minute blocks in an hour. If blocks come too quickly, more zeros are required. If they come to slow, less zeros are required. This is a little more complicted than this, but this is the easy way of explaining The Difficulty Adjustment.

There are 144 ten minute blocks in a day, 1008 blocks in a week and 2016 bloks in two weeks. Pretty neat, huh?

Hash Cash--The Easy Way

You can see how this works by using hashcash, a sort of digital stamp discovered by Adam Back. Back used SHA1. I found some interesting things while perusing the the hashcash documentation. Hash the following in either duck duck go or xobin calculator.

0:030626:adam@cypherspace.org:6470e06d773e05a7

---

Imagine "0:030626" is the header of the previous block.

Imagine ":adam@cypherspace.org" is all the data in the mempool we are trying to mine.

Imagine "6470e06d773e05a7" is the nonce. Sure the actual bitcoin timechain takes terahashes per second to solve, but the results are easily verifiable. We use a number only once because each number only yields one answer. It would be a waste of energy to use the same number twice. Instead of double hashing the actual mempool, we can use this simpler version of data to see how bitcoin mining works. Notice how the header of the last block is used in this system. This means that every bitcoin block, except the genesis block, requires information from the previous block. Becaise of this, we can say these blocks are chained together. It cannot be undone because eaach new block requires information from the previous block.

---

Let's use duck duck go to find the SHA-1 hex hash of this data by entering the following into the duck duck go browser.

sha1 0:030626:adam@cypherspace.org:6470e06d773e05a7

You should get this: 73f88e0645f8ca92ef3a0bc02ef4b7edf85fadbd

Unfortunately, this is like a jumbled up Rubix Cube and will not create a new block, but when we try the next nonce, we get this:

sha1 0:030626:adam@cypherspace.org:6470e06d773e05a8 This is from the hashcash documentation at https://hashcash.org.

00000000c70db7389f241b8f441fcf068aead3f0

Now we have a required amount of zeros and we can say the puzzle is complete. It is not that complicated, but requires doing this a gazillion times before we get an answer

The Halfing

There is a debate. Some people prefer Halvening, others Halfing. I like Halfing because it makes me think of Hal Finney, but that's just this authors personal opinion. My opinion does not matter but the math does.

After 210,000 blocks, the block reward gets cut in half, until the last Satoshi is mined in about the year 2139 or 2140. Nobody really know for sure, but we can forsee the future of a bitcoin to a certain degree. We are like the Oracle in the Matrix who knew the spoon would drop. I never took calculus. I never learned what a summation was in college, but the following made perfect sense to me right away. I could see this goofy math thing-a-majig described the halfings. It made sense because I knew the halving was every four years. Then I realized this summation really tells the same story Satoshi told, but in the language of mathmatics. The actual story is told in C++, yet another language. Copernicus called "mathematics the language of the universe". In this framing, bitcoin is more than just software. It is a work of art, a monumental mathmatical achievement that can be awed after for hundreds of years to come like the Cistine Chappel.. (Anil Patel aka @anilsaidso)

The block reward was 50 for the first epoch.

In the language of mathmatics, it is divided by two every 210,000 blocks.

We get a new block every ten minutes.

144 blocks every day

The blocks start to get to big to manage when we get into these higher numbers, but you get the idea.

144 x 7 = 1,008 one week

144 x 14 = 2016 The difficulty adjustment is every 2016 blocks, but 2016 ten minute blocks are exactly two weeks.

144 x 365 = 52,560 blocks in a year

4(144 x 365.25) = 210,384 in 4 years

That's 4 years and 2.67 days, but we round and say the having happens every four years.

We just say we have a halving every 4 years, but the subsidy stops after 32 of them. Then fees incentivize the miners to solve this numeric Rubix Cube

That's how bitcoin works in a nutshell.

By the year 2032, a solo miner who creates a block will receive a block subsidy of 0.78125. Unless fees drastically increase, miners will not receive a whole coin for solving this puzzle in just nine years. You might want to get some before then, but first we need to learn how to create a wallet

[Next Chapter-- Practice Makes Perfect: The Padawan Wallet(#)

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: The annual specification meeting in NYC discussed package relay, commitment transactions, and zero fee commitments. The Wolf team was thanked for organizing the LN Summit, with technical observations on package relay and minimum relay fees. A proposal was made to use a tapscript branch for unilateral closes and MuSig2 for mutual closes. Unconditional fees were suggested as a simple monetary solution. Carla thanked everyone for participating and acknowledged the hosts and note provider. Clara suggested making attackers pay for resources used to turn them into a profit center, but implementing fees based on HTLC holding time poses challenges.

👥 Authors: • Clara Shikhelman ( nostr:npub1uyhgpz5nsfnvdlcqm3erjsdjasd9pdeaejeetwtkvumm6mp3ujlqxt9vwk ) • Carla Kirk-Cohen ( nostr:npub17xugd458km0nm8edu8u2efuqmxzft3tmu92j3tyc0fa4gxdk9mkqmanw36 ) • ZmnSCPxj ( nostr:npub1g5zswf6y48f7fy90jf3tlcuwdmjn8znhzaa4vkmtxaeskca8hpss23ms3l ) • Anthony Towns ( nostr:npub17rld56k4365lfphyd8u8kwuejey5xcazdxptserx03wc4jc9g24stx9l2h ) • Antoine Riard ( nostr:npub1vjzmc45k8dgujppapp2ue20h3l9apnsntgv4c0ukncvv549q64gsz4x8dd )

📅 Messages Date Range: 2023-07-19 to 2023-07-31

✉️ Message Count: 6

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 173328

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by Carla Kirk-Cohen on 19/07/2023: The text is a summary of the annual specification meeting held in NYC. It includes discussions on package relay, commitment transactions, and zero fee commitments.

✉️ Message by Antoine Riard on 20/07/2023: The sender thanks the Wolf team for organizing the LN Summit and hopes they become the YC of Bitcoin. Technical observations on package relay and minimum relay fees are discussed.

✉️ Message by ZmnSCPxj on 24/07/2023: A proposal was made to use a tapscript branch for unilateral closes and only sign with MuSig2 on mutual closes. Nonces can be stored in volatile RAM and mutual closes can be restarted on reconnection. Unconditional fees are suggested as a simple monetary solution for pricing.

✉️ Message by Antoine Riard on 26/07/2023: Proposal to use a tapscript branch instead of MuSig2 signing for unilateral closes in the Lightning Network. Discusses dynamic fees and Bitcoin as a universal clock.

✉️ Message by Anthony Towns on 26/07/2023: Carla thanks everyone for their participation in the meeting and acknowledges Wolf for hosting in NYC and Michael Levin for providing notes.

✉️ Message by Clara Shikhelman on 31/07/2023: A different approach to dealing with attacks on the network is to scale up capacity and make attackers pay for the resources they use, turning them into a profit center. This could be done through fees for message spam and holding funds. However, there are challenges in implementing fees based on the time an HTLC is held. The suggested fees are low, so hourly precision should be sufficient.

Follow nostr:npub1j3t00t9hv042ktszhk8xpnchma60x5kz4etemnslrhf9e9wavywqf94gll for full threads

@ fd78c37f:a0ec0833

"Read more related articles, follow on the anti-censorship long content platform yakihonne.com.

TL;DR: Coinbase’s approval to offer crypto futures gives mainstream investors easy access to a $1.85 trillion market. But while this centralizes crypto trading, we must not forget the original decentralized goal of truly owning your own wealth outside the reach of political power.

Coinbase has scored a major victory in its quest to expand regulated crypto offerings in the United States. The cryptocurrency exchange announced this week that it has secured approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to provide crypto futures trading directly to retail customers.

This is a big deal for the average crypto investor. Futures allow speculators to bet on crypto price movements without owning the actual coins. The global crypto futures market is worth $1.85 trillion, nearly 80% of total crypto trading. By tapping this market, services like Coinbase make it easier for mainstream investors to access and profit from crypto’s volatility.

However, there is a downside to all this centralized trading. The original vision for crypto was a permissionless money system that allowed individuals to truly own their wealth, untouched by political power. So while using Coinbase is fine to get started, true financial sovereignty means becoming your own custodian by holding crypto yourself.

Massive New Market Unlocked for Retail Traders

The move will give regular investors access to bitcoin and ether futures, a market that has until now only been open to institutional traders.

For Coinbase, the approval opens up a new growth avenue and revenue stream, while also bolstering its credibility as a regulated crypto company amid ongoing tensions with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Milestone in Federal Oversight of Crypto

Futures trading will be overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and NFA, providing a level of federal regulation largely absent in the crypto spot trading market.

Coinbase hailed the approval as a “significant milestone” in bringing oversight to crypto, two years after it first applied for a license. The company has positioned itself as a compliant operator, unlike some offshore rivals.

Boost to Coinbase’s Growth Ambitions

With its core trading business cooling along with the crypto market downturn, Coinbase has been eager to tap new offerings like staking, NFTs, and now futures to reignite growth.

For US crypto adoption, easier access to derivatives like futures could enable broader participation and maturity for the asset class over time. However, these products also carry significant risks for retail investors. With the proper guardrails in place, increased futures access provides investors more tools to manage risk.

As Coinbase expands into new markets like futures and NFTs, its ability to offer a compliant yet innovative suite of products will be key to maintaining its leadership position. While regulatory tensions persist, measured oversight alongside enabling innovation remains the ideal balance for crypto to flourish responsibly.

Just remember, while services like Coinbase make crypto investing more accessible, true decentralization means taking custody of your own coins. The freedom to own your wealth, unaffected by political power, is the real promise of crypto.

The Balance Between Crypto Security and Convenience

The aftermath of FTX’s collapse in 2022 reiterated a critical crypto adage: “Not your keys, not your coins.” This saying emphasizes the importance of owning the private keys to one’s cryptocurrency holdings to truly control them. FTX users, who entrusted the exchange with their wallets and keys, faced challenges accessing their funds during the exchange’s liquidity crisis. While centralized exchanges like FTX offer convenience, they retain custody of users’ private keys, potentially leaving investors vulnerable to platform issues or cyber threats. On the flip side, self-custody, such as using hardware wallets like Ledger, allows users full control over their crypto assets, though it comes with the responsibility of ensuring key security. Ledger devices prioritize users’ security by keeping private keys shielded from potential threats while still offering an accessible user experience.

Thank you for reading “Coinbase Scores Regulatory Win With Approval of Crypto Futures“.

• Subscribe to our newsletter: Consensus Protocol
• Follow us on Twitter: Twitter

Sources:

• Coinbase press release
• CCData July 2022 report
• Coinbase Says It Plans to Offer Crypto Futures Soon

By：Consensus Protocol Link：https://medium.com/@consensusprotocol/coinbase-scores-regulatory-win-with-approval-of-crypto-futures-575b4ba08d0b

@ 4d444439:7ed2458b

Feel free to read all my articles on the anti-censorship long content platform yakihonne.com.

The universe has always captivated humanity’s imagination, beckoning us to explore its vast mysteries and unlock its secrets. While our dreams of venturing beyond our blue planet may have once seemed like science fiction, recent advances in technology have brought us closer to turning those dreams into reality. One fascinating development on the frontiers of space exploration is the innovative concept of robotic swarm technology — a marvel that could revolutionize our approach to exploring the cosmos.

Imagine a flock of birds soaring through the sky, each bird independently adjusting its flight path in response to its neighbors. Now, transpose this natural choreography to the vacuum of space, and you have the essence of robotic swarm technology. In essence, it involves deploying a multitude of interconnected robots or spacecraft to collaborate seamlessly and perform intricate tasks that were previously thought to be beyond our reach.

At its core, robotic swarm technology harnesses the power of cooperation. While each individual robot might possess simple capabilities, the collective intelligence of the swarm enables it to achieve complex missions. This dynamic concept opens up a plethora of possibilities for space exploration and research.

One of the standout advantages of robotic swarms is their remarkable redundancy and resilience. Unlike traditional missions that hinge on the success of a single spacecraft, robotic swarms distribute the workload across multiple units. This redundancy means that even if some robots encounter obstacles or malfunctions, the overall mission can continue without significant disruption. It’s akin to a cosmic ballet, where the show goes on regardless of a few missed steps.

Distributed sensing is another forte of robotic swarms. Equipped with an array of sensors, these robots can fan out across vast expanses of space, capturing diverse data simultaneously. This capability paints a comprehensive picture of the cosmos, akin to an intricate puzzle gradually forming from countless pieces.

Cooperative tasks are where the true magic of robotic swarms shines. Picture a group of robots assembling complex structures, like cosmic architects erecting magnificent edifices. This collaborative prowess extends to planetary exploration, where swarms can be dispatched to map and explore faraway lands. Each robot becomes a sentinel of discovery, bringing us closer to unlocking the enigmas of celestial bodies.

Adaptability is a hallmark of robotic swarm technology. As space environments shift and evolve, these robots can reconfigure themselves to optimize performance. Think of them as celestial chameleons, adapting their strategies to suit the ever-changing cosmic landscape.

Beyond exploration, robotic swarms hold promise in tackling pressing space challenges. From cleaning up space debris that litters our orbital paths to unlocking the potential of asteroid mining, these swarms offer innovative solutions that could reshape the future of humanity’s cosmic endeavors.

As we gaze at the stars and ponder our place in the universe, robotic swarm technology serves as a beacon of innovation and collaboration. The intricate dance of these robots, choreographed by the laws of physics and guided by human ingenuity, carries us closer to the edge of the cosmos. Just as the cooperation of a flock of birds creates a mesmerizing aerial ballet, so too does the collective intelligence of robotic swarms elevate our aspirations and expand the horizons of space exploration.

In the grand theater of the universe, robotic swarm technology takes center stage, showcasing the harmony of cooperation and the artistry of exploration. With every synchronized maneuver and collaborative endeavor, these swarms pave the way for humanity to venture further into the cosmos, rewriting the script of space exploration and leaving an indelible mark on the celestial canvas.

By：Phoenix Grey Link：https://medium.com/@PhoenixGrey0/unveiling-the-cosmic-choreography-the-marvels-of-robotic-swarm-technology-in-space-exploration-ecde06b998af

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

📝 Summary: The author argues that implementing a first seen safe rule would avoid negative impacts on merchants and users who accept unconfirmed transactions. However, the validity of this claim is questioned as no evidence of actual merchants accepting unconfirmed payments is found. Daniel Lipshitz disputes this conclusion, providing evidence of Coinspaid's use of 0-conf and offering to connect with the CEO for confirmation. He also mentions Changelly's confirmation of GAP600 as a service provider. The request for concrete examples of merchants relying on unconfirmed transactions remains unanswered. Lipshitz disputes the recipient's assessment of their dishonesty, providing evidence to support their claims and challenging the recipient to provide concrete examples. GAP600's research is based on monitoring transactions and network activity, not specific hashing pools or client engagement. Coinpaid's root addresses can be validated using tools like Chainanlysis, and Max at Coinpaid can confirm GAP600's use. Changelly may not have implemented GAP600's service across all its offerings.

👥 Authors: • Daniel Lipshitz ( nostr:npub1t97ak5ltnq0v72nv4jssnhw0fr09axwqvc20623jfdnvrajae7nqufg2yy ) • Peter Todd ( nostr:npub1m230cem2yh3mtdzkg32qhj73uytgkyg5ylxsu083n3tpjnajxx4qqa2np2 )

📅 Messages Date Range: 2023-08-01 to 2023-08-02

✉️ Message Count: 5

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 21371

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by Peter Todd on 01/08/2023: The author argues that implementing a first seen safe rule would avoid negative impacts on merchants and users who accept unconfirmed transactions. However, the author questions the validity of the claim, as they could not find any evidence of actual merchants accepting unconfirmed payments.

✉️ Message by Daniel Lipshitz on 01/08/2023: The author claims that the research is not thorough and reaches an incorrect conclusion. They provide evidence of Coinspaid's use of 0-conf and offer to connect with the CEO for confirmation. They also mention speaking to Changelly for confirmation of GAP600 as a service provider. The author questions the need for full RBF and requests contacts of mining pools that have adopted it.

✉️ Message by Peter Todd on 02/08/2023: Daniel Lipshitz argues that the research is flawed and reaches an incorrect conclusion. He provides evidence of Coinspaid's use of 0-conf and offers to connect with Max, the CEO, for confirmation. He also mentions Changelly's offer to confirm GAP600 as a service provider. However, the request for concrete examples of merchants relying on unconfirmed transactions remains unanswered.

✉️ Message by Daniel Lipshitz on 02/08/2023: The sender disputes the recipient's assessment of their dishonesty, stating that it is based on baseless assumptions and lacks commercial experience. They provide evidence to support their claims and challenge the recipient to provide concrete examples.

✉️ Message by Daniel Lipshitz on 02/08/2023: GAP600's research is based on monitoring transactions and network activity. They do not assess specific hashing pools or engage with clients for their names and applications. Coinpaid's root addresses can be validated using tools like Chainanlysis. It is possible to reach out to Max at Coinpaid to confirm GAP600's use. Changelly may not have implemented GAP600's service across all its offerings.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ f8e6c643:03328ca9

Here’s the neat part, you don’t...

...or rather, you can’t find rare satoshis. Rare satoshis don’t exist because individual satoshis don’t actually exist within the bitcoin network, only UTXOs.

But my wallet says I have satoshis.

And the container of your food says it has calories. The bathroom scale says your body has lbs/kg. The tape measure says your floors have inches/cm. These are units of measure of a property of something, but they are not distinct individual units of the thing being measured. Calories measure energy. Scales measure mass. Rulers measure distance. These are properties of a thing, but not the thing itself.

Likewise, satoshis (aka, sats) are a unit of measure for bitcoin UTXOs, which are the "things" that actually exist within the bitcoin network. A UTXO, or "unspent transaction output," can be very small, only a few hundred sats, or it can be very large, hundreds of millions or even billions of sats, but there are only UTXOs measured in sats and spendable by their corresponding private keys. There are no satoshis sitting in storage in bitcoin wallets and nodes.

If that's true, then why is Bitcoin Magazine selling "rare satoshis"?

They are salesmen in search of profit, and not all salesmen are honest. The product they are selling misrepresents the truth. Put simply, Bitcoin Magazine is lying about what they are selling.

What they are actually selling is a UTXO measured in some amount of sats that can be cryptographically linked to another UTXO from the past that no longer exists. Why doesn't it exist? Because a UTXO is, by definition, "unspent." Once you spend one UTXO, new UTXOs are created and mined into a new block.

So I can't buy one of Hal Finney's satoshis?

Unfortunately, no, you cannot. At best you could pay someone like Bitcoin Magazine to spend one of their UTXOs to a new UTXO at an address you control. It is up to you to decide if the cryptographic link to previous entries in the ledger has any added value or meaning beyond the sats-denominated value of the UTXO.

It would be a little bit like if I had a dollar bill, and I went to the bank and deposited it into your account, and then the bank destroyed that physical bill and replaced it with a new one when you came in to withdraw it. While you would now possess access to the $1 of value, you would not have the dollar bill that I deposited. In fact, it no longer exists, even though there is proof on the bank's ledger of the transfer of value from me to you.

Ok, so what? I can do what i want with my money.

Yes, you can. That is the freedom afforded to you by bitcoin. You are free to trade your sats for a lesser amount of sats. It's just my opinion that you ought to at least understand that that's all you're doing.

🌽 🤙

@ 8fb140b4:f948000c

Intro

This short tutorial will help you set up your own Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) on your own LND Node that is not using Umbrel. If you are a user of Umbrel, you should use their version of NWC.

Requirements

You need to have a working installation of LND with established channels and connectivity to the internet. NWC in itself is fairly light and will not consume a lot of resources. You will also want to ensure that you have a working installation of Docker, since we will use a docker image to run NWC.

• Working installation of LND (and all of its required components)
• Docker (with Docker compose)

Installation

For the purpose of this tutorial, we will assume that you have your lnd/bitcoind running under user bitcoin with home directory /home/bitcoin. We will also assume that you already have a running installation of Docker (or docker.io).

Prepare and verify

git version - we will need git to get the latest version of NWC. docker version - should execute successfully and show the currently installed version of Docker. docker compose version - same as before, but the version will be different. ss -tupln | grep 10009- should produce the following output: tcp LISTEN 0 4096 0.0.0.0:10009 0.0.0.0: tcp LISTEN 0 4096 [::]:10009 [::]:**

For things to work correctly, your Docker should be version 20.10.0 or later. If you have an older version, consider installing a new one using instructions here: https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/

Create folders & download NWC

In the home directory of your LND/bitcoind user, create a new folder, e.g., "nwc" mkdir /home/bitcoin/nwc. Change to that directory cd /home/bitcoin/nwc and clone the NWC repository: git clone https://github.com/getAlby/nostr-wallet-connect.git

Creating the Docker image

In this step, we will create a Docker image that you will use to run NWC.

• Change directory to nostr-wallet-connect: cd nostr-wallet-connect
• Run command to build Docker image: docker build -t nwc:$(date +'%Y%m%d%H%M') -t nwc:latest . (there is a dot at the end)
• The last line of the output (after a few minutes) should look like => => naming to docker.io/library/nwc:latest
• nwc:latest is the name of the Docker image with a tag which you should note for use later.

Creating docker-compose.yml and necessary data directories

• Let's create a directory that will hold your non-volatile data (DB): mkdir data
• Indocker-compose.ymlfile, there are fields that you want to replace (<> comments) and port “4321” that you want to make sure is open (check with ss -tupln | grep 4321which should return nothing).
• Create docker-compose.ymlfile with the following content, and make sure to update fields that have <> comment:

version: "3.8" services: nwc: image: nwc:latest volumes: - ./data:/data - ~/.lnd:/lnd:ro ports: - "4321:8080" extra_hosts: - "localhost:host-gateway" environment: NOSTR_PRIVKEY: <use "openssl rand -hex 32" to generate a fresh key and place it inside ""> LN_BACKEND_TYPE: "LND" LND_ADDRESS: localhost:10009 LND_CERT_FILE: "/lnd/tls.cert" LND_MACAROON_FILE: "/lnd/data/chain/bitcoin/mainnet/admin.macaroon" DATABASE_URI: "/data/nostr-wallet-connect.db" COOKIE_SECRET: <use "openssl rand -hex 32" to generate fresh secret and place it inside ""> PORT: 8080 restart: always stop_grace_period: 1m

Starting and testing

Now that you have everything ready, it is time to start the container and test.

• While you are in the nwcdirectory (important), execute the following command and check the log output, docker compose up
• You should see container logs while it is starting, and it should not exit if everything went well.
• At this point, you should be able to go to http://<ip of the host where nwc is running>:4321 and get to the interface of NWC
• To stop the test run of NWC, simply press Ctrl-C , and it will shut the container down.
• To start NWC permanently, you should execute docker compose up -d , “-d” tells Docker to detach from the session.
• To check currently running NWC logs, execute docker compose logs to run it in tail mode add -f to the end.
• To stop the container, execute docker compose down

That's all, just follow the instructions in the web interface to get started.

Updating

As with any software, you should expect fixes and updates that you would need to perform periodically. You could automate this, but it falls outside of the scope of this tutorial. Since we already have all of the necessary configuration in place, the update execution is fairly simple.

• Change directory to the clone of the git repository, cd /home/bitcoin/nwc/nostr-wallet-connect
• Run command to build Docker image: docker build -t nwc:$(date +'%Y%m%d%H%M') -t nwc:latest . (there is a dot at the end)
• Change directory back one level cd ..
• Restart (stop and start) the docker compose config docker compose down && docker compose up -d
• Done! Optionally you may want to check the logs: docker compose logs

@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f

👥 Authors: Keagan McClelland ( nostr:npub1f2nxequ09nz44775vv6lkffq2plzqvrqramnk29eddmwcc9z7jys8ms289 )

📅 Messages Date: 2023-08-02

✉️ Message Count: 1

📚 Total Characters in Messages: 15187

Messages Summaries

✉️ Message by Keagan McClelland on 02/08/2023: There is a debate about whether to price space in the UTXO set to determine if transactions are spam. This could offend some Bitcoin users.

Follow nostr:npub15g7m7mrveqlpfnpa7njke3ccghmpryyqsn87vg8g8eqvqmxd60gqmx08lk for full threads

@ bcea2b98:7ccef3c9

The book "Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin" by Jason P. Lowery offers an extensive exploration of Bitcoin through the lens of strategic and cybersecurity, as opposed to a purely fiscal one. It presents a novel theoretical paradigm for assessing the potential strategic national implications of Bitcoin, viewed as an electro-cyber defense technology as opposed to a decentralized electronic cash system.

The following are some pivotal arguments and possible inaccuracies from the standpoint of a Bitcoin developer:

Proof-of-work

The proposition that Bitcoin, via its proof-of-work protocol, can be perceived as an electro-cyber security framework allowing for the exertion of tangible power in the digital domain. Lowery posits that Bitcoin equips individuals with the capacity to enforce severe physical consequences (represented in wattage) on adversarial entities attempting to exploit them via software. This viewpoint conceptualizes Bitcoin as a mechanism for power projection, enabling individuals to establish and maintain an untrusting, permissionless, egalitarian, and decentralized dominion over bits of information, provided they have the will and capability to wield physical power to safeguard it (Page 245).

• The critique here, though, points out that this is an intriguing perspective; the primary purpose of Bitcoin is to operate as a decentralized digital currency. The power projection elucidated by the author is an ancillary outcome of Bitcoin's decentralization and inherent security, rather than its primary intent. The function of Bitcoin's proof-of-work algorithm is to fortify the network against double-spending and other forms of attack, not to project power in a geopolitical context.

• The book also proposes that Bitcoin could upheave human power-based dominance hierarchies from their foundational roots (Page 374). While it's undeniable that Bitcoin has the potential to disrupt conventional financial systems and power structures, it was not designed to be an instrument for power projection in the same way that military or economic resources are. Bitcoin is a tool for financial sovereignty and privacy, not a weapon for geopolitical power struggles.

• The book seems to equate the physical power utilized in Bitcoin's proof-of-work algorithm (i.e., the energy expended to mine Bitcoin) with the notion of power projection in a geopolitical environment. While it's true that Bitcoin mining demands substantial energy resources, it is distinctly different from the concept of power projection, which usually involves employing military or economic force to influence the actions and behavior of other nations.

Bits and Value

The book asserts that the bits within Bitcoin can symbolize any kind of valuable data that individuals desire it to represent, including but not confined to financial information (Page 375). It further implies that once we have deduced how to keep financial bits of data physically secure against attack, we have in essence figured out how to protect all types of information from physical attack (Page 34).

• While it is indeed factual that Bitcoin's blockchain can be employed to store and transmit non-financial data, it's crucial to understand that this is not its primary function. Bitcoin was developed as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system, with the primary objective of facilitating financial transactions without necessitating a trusted third party. The data that Bitcoin primarily processes is transaction data, i.e., detailing who transferred how much Bitcoin to whom.

• The capability to store non-financial data on the Bitcoin blockchain is more of an unintended consequence of its design rather than a fundamental feature. This is accomplished by utilizing specific fields in the transaction data to store arbitrary data, but this practice is generally discouraged because it can result in blockchain bloat. The Bitcoin blockchain is not intended to function as a general-purpose data storage system, and employing it as such can induce inefficiencies.

• Storing non-financial data on the Bitcoin blockchain does not offer any additional security advantages over storing financial data. The security of the Bitcoin blockchain is derived from its decentralized, proof-of-work consensus mechanism, which ensures that no single entity can control or manipulate the transaction history. This security extends equally to all data housed on the blockchain, whether it's financial or non-financial.

Strangler Pattern

The book suggests that Bitcoin could serve as a "strangler pattern" replacement of our legacy internet infrastructure with a modern architecture that isn’t as clearly susceptible to systemic exploitation and abuse (Page 376). The book further intimates that Bitcoin could operate as the preeminent mechanism employed by digital-age societies to map or anchor elements of the old internet version to the revamped version of the internet (Page 322).

• While Bitcoin indeed introduces a new, decentralized paradigm for financial transactions and data storage, it isn't designed to supplant the entire internet infrastructure. The internet is an extensive and multifaceted system supporting a wide variety of applications and services, from email and web browsing to video streaming and cloud computing. In contrast, Bitcoin is a specific application that operates on the internet, designed to enable peer-to-peer financial transactions.

• The claim made by the book appears to conflate the concept of a decentralized financial system (which Bitcoin offers) with the idea of a decentralized internet (which is a much broader and more intricate concept). While there are projects and technologies aiming to foster a more decentralized internet (such as InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and various blockchain-based "Web 3.0" initiatives), Bitcoin is not one of them.

• The book's suggestion that Bitcoin could serve as the dominant mechanism for tying the legacy internet to a new version of the internet is speculative and isn't substantiated by current technological realities. While it's true that blockchain technology (the underlying technology of Bitcoin) has potential applications in areas like decentralized identity systems and domain name systems, these are still largely experimental and have not been widely adopted yet.

Kinetic Power

The book propososes that Bitcoin could significantly transform the way humans vie for control over valued resources, effectively resetting the global balance of power in a manner akin to the profound changes brought about by full-scale kinetic world wars (Page 376). The author further proposes that Bitcoin could revolutionize the perception of physical confrontation in the digital-age society (Page 370). Moreover, it's implied that global adoption of an electro-cyber form of physical power competition, facilitated by proof-of-work technologies like Bitcoin, could lead to the genesis of a completely novel form of polity (Page 385).

• It is undeniable that Bitcoin holds the potential to disrupt conventional financial systems and power structures. However, juxtaposing its impact to the scale and consequences of world wars is hyperbolic and speculative. World wars resulted in massive loss of human lives, extensive destruction, and substantial shifts in geopolitical boundaries and power structures. In contrast, Bitcoin is a digital currency that operates on a decentralized network. While it can indeed influence financial systems and potentially disrupt some power structures, particularly those related to finance and banking, it is incapable of causing physical destruction or loss of life.

• The book suggests that Bitcoin could spawn a completely new form of polity is speculative and isn't supported by current realities. Although Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can indeed influence how people transact and store value, they don't intrinsically alter the fundamental nature of societal organization or governance. They may contribute to shifts in power dynamics, particularly in the financial sector, but they do not supplant the need for traditional forms of governance and societal organization.

• The book also seems to conflate the concept of power competition in a geopolitical context with the concept of power competition in the context of Bitcoin mining. Bitcoin mining does involve a form of competition, as miners compete to solve complex mathematical problems to add new blocks to the blockchain and receive Bitcoin rewards. However, this is far from the concept of power competition in a geopolitical context, which involves nations competing for resources, influence, and dominance on the global stage.

Projecting Power

The book asserts that Bitcoin, through its proof-of-work technology, could help society secure itself against systemic exploitation of computer networks (Page 378). The author argues that Bitcoin could empower individuals to physically secure their digital information, by projecting physical power in, from, and through cyberspace to impose severe physical costs on those who exploit our computing systems (Page 347). The author further speculates that national adoption of Bitcoin could be conceptualized as the employment of an electro-cyber militia to safeguard and defend a nation’s valuable digital information (Page 360).

• While it's true that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can provide a level of security and privacy not available in traditional financial systems, it's crucial to underscore that they also introduce new vulnerabilities and potential for misuse. Bitcoin transactions are irreversible, which can make them appealing for fraudulent activities. Bitcoin wallets can be lost or stolen if not adequately secured. The security of the Bitcoin network itself hinges on its decentralized nature and the computational power required to alter the blockchain, but individual users are still susceptible to scams and hacking.

• The book's suggestion that Bitcoin could serve as a form of "electro-cyber militia" is speculative and not universally accepted within the Bitcoin community. Although Bitcoin does offer a method for individuals to secure their financial transactions against interference from third parties, it is not designed to shield against all forms of cyber exploitation or to serve as a form of national defense.

• In conclusion, Softwar presents an unconventional viewpoint on Bitcoin's potential influence on national strategic security, proffering that Bitcoin could serve as an effective tool for power projection, system defense, and even societal reorganization. However, these propositions, while intriguing, often veer towards the speculative and seem to be somewhat misaligned with the predominant understanding of Bitcoin's primary purpose and functionality within the field of computer science.

• While this book undoubtedly offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on Bitcoin's wider implications, it is crucial to approach these theories with a discerning and critical eye. It is always beneficial to juxtapose such theories with the broader consensus within the Bitcoin development and computer science communities, to gain a more rounded understanding of this remarkable technology. Ultimately, Bitcoin continues to evolve and its full potential, while yet to be fully realized, remains a subject of intense debate and exploration within the computer science community.