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Embarking on the journey of operating your own Lightning node on the Bitcoin Layer 2 network is more than just a tech-savvy endeavor; it's a step into a realm of financial autonomy and cutting-edge innovation. By running a node, you become a vital part of a revolutionary movement that's reshaping how we think about money and digital transactions. This role not only offers a unique perspective on blockchain technology but also places you at the heart of a community dedicated to decentralization and network resilience. Beyond the technicalities, it's about embracing a new era of digital finance, where you contribute directly to the network's security, efficiency, and growth, all while gaining personal satisfaction and potentially lucrative rewards.

In essence, running your own Lightning node is a powerful way to engage with the forefront of blockchain technology, assert financial independence, and contribute to a more decentralized and efficient Bitcoin network. It's an adventure that offers both personal and communal benefits, from gaining in-depth tech knowledge to earning a place in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency.

Running your own Lightning node for the Bitcoin Layer 2 network can be an empowering and beneficial endeavor. Here are 10 reasons why you might consider taking on this task:

1. Direct Contribution to Decentralization: Operating a node is a direct action towards decentralizing the Bitcoin network, crucial for its security and resistance to control or censorship by any single entity.

2. Financial Autonomy: Owning a node gives you complete control over your financial transactions on the network, free from reliance on third-party services, which can be subject to fees, restrictions, or outages.

3. Advanced Network Participation: As a node operator, you're not just a passive participant but an active player in shaping the network, influencing its efficiency and scalability through direct involvement.

4. Potential for Higher Revenue: With strategic management and optimal channel funding, your node can become a preferred route for transactions, potentially increasing the routing fees you can earn.

5. Cutting-Edge Technological Engagement: Running a node puts you at the forefront of blockchain and bitcoin technology, offering insights into future developments and innovations.

6. Strengthened Network Security: Each new node adds to the robustness of the Bitcoin network, making it more resilient against attacks and failures, thus contributing to the overall security of the ecosystem.

7. Personalized Fee Structures: You have the flexibility to set your own fee policies, which can balance earning potential with the service you provide to the network.

8. Empowerment Through Knowledge: The process of setting up and managing a node provides deep learning opportunities, empowering you with knowledge that can be applied in various areas of blockchain and fintech.

9. Boosting Transaction Capacity: By running a node, you help to increase the overall capacity of the Lightning Network, enabling more transactions to be processed quickly and at lower costs.

10. Community Leadership and Reputation: As an active node operator, you gain recognition within the Bitcoin community, which can lead to collaborative opportunities and a position of thought leadership in the space.

These reasons demonstrate the impactful and transformative nature of running a Lightning node, appealing to those who are deeply invested in the principles of bitcoin and wish to actively shape its future. Jump aboard, and embrace the journey toward full independence. 🐶🐾🫡🚀🚀🚀

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Chef's notes

Serving these two dishes together will create a delightful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving meal, offering a perfect blend of traditional flavors with a homemade touch.

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 1 - 2 hours
• 🍽️ Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey (about 12-14 lbs), thawed and ready to cook
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 lemon, halved
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• Apple and Sage Stuffing
• 1 loaf of crusty bread, cut into cubes
• 2 apples, cored and chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Prepare the Herb Butter: Mix the softened butter with the chopped thyme, rosemary, and sage. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare the Turkey: Remove any giblets from the turkey and pat it dry. Loosen the skin and spread a generous amount of herb butter under and over the skin.
4. Add Aromatics: Inside the turkey cavity, place the quartered onion, lemon halves, and garlic cloves.
5. Roast: Place the turkey in a roasting pan. Tent with aluminum foil and roast. A general guideline is about 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.
6. Rest and Serve: Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
7. Next: Apple and Sage Stuffing
8. Dry the Bread: Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and let them dry overnight, or toast them in the oven.
9. Cook the Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter and cook the onion, celery, and garlic until soft.
10. Combine Ingredients: Add the apples, sage, and bread cubes to the skillet. Stir in the chicken broth until the mixture is moist. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Bake: Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-40 minutes, until golden brown on top.

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Testing a brand new YakiHonne native client for iOS. Smooth as butter (not penis butter 🤣🍆🧈) with great visual experience and intuitive navigation. Amazing work by the team behind it! * lists * work

Bold text work!

Images could have used nostr.build instead of raw S3 from us-east-1 region.

Very impressive! You can even save the draft and continue later, before posting the long-form note!

🐶🐾🤯🤯🤯🫂💜

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As the title states, scratch behind my ear and you get it. 🐶🐾🫡

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Test Bounty Note

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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

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Several months ago, nostr:npub1hqaz3dlyuhfqhktqchawke39l92jj9nt30dsgh2zvd9z7dv3j3gqpkt56s and I set out to do tackle a task that had never been done before throughout Nostr's short history. We decided adopt the "go big, or go home" mentality and give our best effort to Purple Pill all of the nostr:npub167n5w6cj2wseqtmk26zllc7n28uv9c4vw28k2kht206vnghe5a7stgzu3r conference.

We couldn't accomplish this monumental task without the help of the Nostr community. From every day Nostriches and plebs, to legendary developers putting their blood, sweat, and tears into building this new protocol, to several companies within the Nostr ecosystem, everyone was going to need to do their part to turn this dream into a reality.

The mission

For the original vision of Nostr at BTC Prague, we planned on supporting the smallest available booth and a small panel on the secondary stage. The plan was for any Nostr developer to contribute what they could and then use the Nostr booth as a central hub to onboard users to their applications, provide support to their users, and meet the community. I embarked on my first crowdfunding journey and was able to initially raise over 10M sats thanks to the greater Nostr community donating towards our efforts.

Shortly afterwards, I was approached by nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m from Satlantis. He had planned on doing a mainstage presentation at BTC Prague on his new Nostr powered application. He asked me if I wanted to combine our efforts to upgrade the Nostr booth to the largest booth possible to give Nostr an even larger presence. I reached out to Avi and several other trusted Nostriches to see their opinions on this potential upgrade and everyone seemed to agree that we should continue with the "go big, or go home" mentality and try our best to Purple Pill all of Prague.

Now with a larger goal at hand, we were able to garner even more support from the Nostr community in addition by adding Highlighter from and Primal from as larger contributors.

The final tallies for funds raised were 16M+ sats from the greater Nostr community and 38M+ sats raised from Satlantis, Primal, and Highlighter. (We did have to raise a little more than originally anticipated because the Bitcoin 58K Gang made the fiat value of Bitcoin dip down for a bit right when we were trying to finalize payment.)

Putting it all together

This support enabled us to secure one of the four large booths at BTC Prague and a main stage panel. Given that these three companies made significant contributions, enabling our acquisition of the largest booth, we decided that it was logical to feature these companies more prominently. However, it was crucial to strike a delicate balance here. While emphasizing that this booth represented the Nostr community and was a true community effort, we also wanted to acknowledge and showcase those who made it possible. These companies could have opted for smaller individual booths, but their collaboration in a unified space demonstrates Nostr's principles of openness and interoperability—demonstrating that everyone and everything can work together seamlessly.

Therefore, we included as many logos across the Nostr ecosystem as possible throughout our iconography.

And, we also had a dedicated area of the booth highlighting our larger contributors.

The results exceeded all expectations. For three days during the BTC Prague conference, the Nostr booth was continuously bustling with activity. Attendees ranged from individuals who had never heard of Nostr before to those who were curious, active users within the ecosystem, and developers creating the applications we use daily. It was a remarkable community effort, with unexpected volunteers stepping up to onboard new users and provide support. Recognizing our busy schedules and flocks of new Nostriches hatching, they chose to assist in our efforts, offering help, and answering questions. It was a truly inspiring experience. Despite the busyness, the enthusiasm and support of so many people made each day enjoyable and dynamic, ensuring there was never a dull moment and we were always surrounded by friends.

Booth takeaways

As this was our very first attempt at doing something like this, I'd like to do a personal post mortem and highlight many of our successes and even some areas where I feel we can improve upon in the future.

Several Nostriches went above and beyond, helping onboard people and answer questions for three days straight. nostr:npub17plqkxhsv66g8quxxc9p5t9mxazzn20m426exqnl8lxnh5a4cdns7jezx0 nostr:npub1spdnfacgsd7lk0nlqkq443tkq4jx9z6c6ksvaquuewmw7d3qltpslcq6j7 nostr:npub1v0lxxxxutpvrelsksy8cdhgfux9l6a42hsj2qzquu2zk7vc9qnkszrqj49 nostr:npub1k6tqlj78cpznd0yc74wy3k0elmj4nql87a3uzfz98tmj3tuzxywsf0dhk6 nostr:npub1md39ua3h2s7204a7v5p9sdxmxx9qc7m4kr3r6naeuwfznad6d7nsxpctp9 nostr:npub1arkn0xxxll4llgy9qxkrncn3vc4l69s0dz8ef3zadykcwe7ax3dqrrh43w nostr:npub1zga04e73s7ard4kaektaha9vckdwll3y8auztyhl3uj764ua7vrqc7ppvc were the lifeblood of the booth, always answering questions themselves or referring them to others if they were unable to help, didn't know the answer or were busy at the time. You all put in the work and deserve much credit and thanks. Even nostr:npub1995y964wmxl94crx3ksfley24szjr390skdd237ex9z7ttp5c9lqld8vtf was helping with onboarding!

Additionally, beyond general use case questions, we also had many developers stop by and answer many more technical questions for those wanting to learn a bit more too. nostr:npub1zach44xjpc4yyhx6pgse2cj2pf98838kja03dv2e8ly8lfr094vqvm5dy5 nostr:npub1v0lxxxxutpvrelsksy8cdhgfux9l6a42hsj2qzquu2zk7vc9qnkszrqj49 nostr:npub1arkn0xxxll4llgy9qxkrncn3vc4l69s0dz8ef3zadykcwe7ax3dqrrh43w nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft were often seen answering more technical questions on various developmental topics.

Identifying areas for improvement is challenging, as the entire team of Nostriches performed exceptionally well, exceeding expectations. The event was a whirlwind of activity, with constant engagement and zero downtime. Volunteers seamlessly rotated at the front counter answering questions and distributing items to attendees. (Thanks nostr:npub1cgcwm56v5hyrrzl5ty4vq4kdud63n5u4czgycdl2r3jshzk55ufqe52ndy . Your nostr.how and nostrapps.com business cards were a HUGE help here!)

Full disclosure, I personally didn't leave the booth for three days all that much for two reasons. 1) Because I love to #GrowNostr and talk to people and 2) Because I was worried that the booth would turn into a corporate Primal or Satlantis show. However, this wasn't the case. While these teams did have a large presence with many team members all wearing t-shirts, none of my fears became a reality. If people asked questions about Nostr in general, that was discussed. If people asked questions about Primal or Satlantis, that was discussed. I personally recommended numerous social apps, Damus, Amethyst, Primal, Nostur, Nos.social - all of them. The booth was a true decentralized effort and I absolutely did not need to worry as much as I did, but I felt like I had an obligation to fulfill and I wanted to be there to see it through.

If I had to choose an area that needed improvement, I'd say that the three Satlantis women that nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m brought with him were supposed to shadow some of us to learn more about Nostr, so that they could then use this information to do the initial intake booth questions before making the referral to those with more information, but this just didn't happen. We were all so busy. Sorry! It was just too hard to coordinate. Maybe in the future we can prepare a bit more in this area. Although, nostr:npub1hz5alqscpp8yjrvgsdp2n4ygkl8slvstrgvmjca7e45w6644ew7sewtysa did a fantastic job, jumping right in there head first!

Secondly, we could have improved our television capabilities. We rotated from showing the live dashboard from the booth's Zap.stream livestream, to showing Primal.net/explore Nostr statistics, to showing 's Nostr Documentary on loop, to playing the Satlantis promotional video. The majority of the time our TV was playing the same Nostr Documentary. It's great! I love that video, but we may be able to work out a better schedule and rotation mechanism in the future to showcase more content equally. Plus, I don't want to always be on the TV. I don't want people getting the wrong idea.

Nostr takeaways

After speaking with hundreds of people at BTC Prague, I feel that I've discovered the best way to describe Nostr.

Nostr has a portable digital social identity, allowing you to be in control of your digital social identity for the very first time, allowing you to take your entire social graph with you, every time you use a different application from Nostr's ecosystem.

Nostr is the social glue that binds all of your apps together.

In general, at BTC Prague, while explaining Nostr to people, the digital social identity route was what clicked with the most people. From there, it's not a long stretch to understand building a reputation and web of trust either.

Many people do not use the "Other Stuff" and explaining to them how to use these applications is hard. People want a native application.

Damus, Primal, and Amethyst seem to be the number one apps that people are using, with maybe Primal being the number one altogether? This is probably due to Primal being available on Android, iOS, and the web. Also, many people don't know that Damus still supports Zaps via the Nostr script workaround. I had to show many how to enable Zaps.

Everyone wants Nostr at their conference

There is significant interest in featuring Nostr at various conferences. Although not everyone has reached out, numerous individuals at BTC Prague expressed enthusiasm about incorporating a Nostr booth, along with several Nostr talks and sessions, into their upcoming events. They recognize the critical role Nostr and free speech play globally and acknowledge Nostr's popularity within the Bitcoin community. However, they also understand that more work is needed, and we must continue our efforts to onboard and engage new users.

I have two primary observations on this matter:

• The community effort demonstrated here serves as a blueprint for success. We have proven that this approach to growing Nostr is effective, desired, and necessary. The engagement at our booth and attendance at our panels prove this with ease.

• This fundraising initiative is likely a one-time effort. I cannot, in good conscience, continue to ask the community to bootstrap these endeavors. If we are to sustain these booths and promote Nostr at similar conferences, the conference organizers themselves must provide substantial support or discounts to foster broader Nostr adoption. While I understand that conferences entail significant operational costs, it is not feasible for Nostr developers and the broader Nostr community to finance these efforts continuously. Additionally, I would not feel comfortable requesting financial contributions from you all again for this purpose.

Looking forward

Will we do _this _again? I don't know. While our initial endeavor was a complete success, it would be unfortunate to cease our efforts just as we are gaining momentum.

Avi and I have a lot to discuss between ourselves and a lot to discuss with all of you.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Thank you nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nvr for making all of this possible. Thank you to every single Nostrich that donated your hard earned sats to make this possible. Thank you to all of the developers that built all of this to make all of this possible. Thank you to everyone else <3

Keep building.

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I wanted to take a moment to address the recent Business Insider article about Jack Dorsey’s funding of Nostr. While the article has inaccuracies and it lacks nuance, this piece it’s also an invitation to all of us to discuss Nostr openly. 

Is the article true? First things first: We do not actually know fiatjaf’s identity so we cannot weigh in on the veracity of who he is. His real identity remains a mystery to us. While we do not share Fiatjaf’s beliefs, he’s always been clear that Nostr was built to support all types of speech, even the stuff he personally disagrees with. That’s a fundamental principle of the platform.

Why is Nos built on a protocol that was built by someone who supports fascists? Let’s clear up a major point of confusion.Merriam Webster defines fascism as: a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.

Based on that definition, fascism is then a centralized autocratic government led by a dictatorial leader, enforcing several economic and social regimentation, and suppressing opposition. Nostr, on the other hand, is designed to prevent centralized control altogether. It’s a decentralized network where no single entity has ultimate power.

Nostr is designed so there is no central authority of control. By distributing content across multiple relays, the architecture of Nostr eliminates the possibility of centralized autocratic control.

Nos chose to build an app on the Nostr protocol because traditional corporate social media platforms often stifle views outside the mainstream, these also include views of leftist activists, LGBTQ community, and others. This stifling takes the form of shadow banning when people use terms that the platform doesn’t want to support such as abortion. More recently there has been an uptick in account suspensions and shadow bannings as people use reporting tools to flag accounts that support Gaza. Often the people flagging are looking at older posts and flagging those to get the accounts shutdown.

On the other hand, Nos is about giving users control over their accounts, identities, and feeds. Nostr makes this possible in a way no other protocol does today. At Nos, we are committed to building an app using tools that put the user in charge and Nostr enables this user-first approach.This means that everybody has something to say, and we may not like it.

How does Nos reconcile being on a network that can’t ban people for their views? Unlike corporate social media, such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, Nostr is built on the idea of a web of trust, meaning you only see the content from the people you follow. There are no algorithms pushing sensational content to keep you glued to your screen. Corporate platforms thrive on “engagement” and are optimized for eyeballs and time on site. Over the years, the algorithms have learned that the content that is most engaging is content that induces moral outrage in the viewer.

As a result, the corporate platforms feed users more and more morally outrageous content to keep them online. As mentioned before, Nostr operates on a different principle. It’s built on a web of trust, where you only see content from people you follow: Nos and most of the other Nostr clients do not have algorithm-driven feeds, instead content from the people you follow appears in reverse chronological order in your feed. Those clients that do have algorithmic feeds today show the most popular content, but are not optimizing for morally outrageous content.

This means that it is much more difficult for toxic, hateful content to go viral as there’s no behind-the-scenes mechanism amplifying content for views similar to what you have on Youtube and X today. You won’t find the same amplification of divisive content here that you see on these traditional platforms.

Nos offers the ability to have “Freedom from” unwanted content at the user level. There is no central authority shutting down one account or another or blocking certain accounts.

This is especially important for activists. At present on Mastodon and other ActivityPub servers, we are witnessing pro-Palestinian activists accounts’ being blocked from certain servers. While happening at a smaller level, this is still a form of shutting down the dialogue and conversation.I get it –after more than a decade of algorithmic fueled hot-takes and virtue signaling on X (formerly Twitter), it might be a bit difficult to conceive of a social media experience where dialogue exists, but the network that has evolved on top of Nostr is that space. Yes, as difficult as it sounds, Nostr allows for dialogue without central censorship.

Many folks disagree on Nostr in the same way disagreements used to happen on Twitter (now X) in the early days, where there are long text based dialogues. Folks may walk away still disagreeing and a small subset get nasty, but those conversations do not spiral out of control in the same way they do on X or even on Mastodon and Bluesky today.

And if things get ugly, Nos and a few other apps have user-led moderation tools to help mitigate anything that comes into replies or mentions. Nos is leading efforts to enhance user-led moderation across the network. 

This discussion is crucial. We have the chance to reshape the future of decentralized social media and we can build a more open and inclusive digital space. The pathway is and will be messy. How do we balance free speech while protecting users from harmful content? What role should decentralization play in the next generation of social media platforms? I’d love to hear your thoughts and keep this conversation going.‍

@ 3f770d65:7a745b24

Several months ago, nostr:npub1hqaz3dlyuhfqhktqchawke39l92jj9nt30dsgh2zvd9z7dv3j3gqpkt56s and I set out to do tackle a task that had never been done before throughout Nostr's short history. We decided adopt the "go big, or go home" mentality and give our best effort to Purple Pill all of the nostr:npub167n5w6cj2wseqtmk26zllc7n28uv9c4vw28k2kht206vnghe5a7stgzu3r conference.

We couldn't accomplish this monumental task without the help of the Nostr community. From every day Nostriches and plebs, to legendary developers putting their blood, sweat, and tears into building this new protocol, to several companies within the Nostr ecosystem, everyone was going to need to do their part to turn this dream into a reality.

The mission

For the original vision of Nostr at BTC Prague, we planned on supporting the smallest available booth and a small panel on the secondary stage. The plan was for any Nostr developer to contribute what they could and then use the Nostr booth as a central hub to onboard users to their applications, provide support to their users, and meet the community. I embarked on my first crowdfunding journey and was able to initially raise over 10M sats thanks to the greater Nostr community donating towards our efforts.

Shortly afterwards, I was approached by nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m from Satlantis. He had planned on doing a mainstage presentation at BTC Prague on his new Nostr powered application. He asked me if I wanted to combine our efforts to upgrade the Nostr booth to the largest booth possible to give Nostr an even larger presence. I reached out to Avi and several other trusted Nostriches to see their opinions on this potential upgrade and everyone seemed to agree that we should continue with the "go big, or go home" mentality and try our best to Purple Pill all of Prague.

Now with a larger goal at hand, we were able to garner even more support from the Nostr community in addition by adding Highlighter from nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft and Primal from nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nvr as larger contributors.

The final tallies for funds raised were 16M+ sats from the greater Nostr community and 38M+ sats raised from Satlantis, Primal, and Highlighter. (We did have to raise a little more than originally anticipated because the Bitcoin 58K Gang made the fiat value of Bitcoin dip down for a bit right when we were trying to finalize payment.)

Putting it all together

This support enabled us to secure one of the four large booths at BTC Prague and a main stage panel. Given that these three companies made significant contributions, enabling our acquisition of the largest booth, we decided that it was logical to feature these companies more prominently. However, it was crucial to strike a delicate balance here. While emphasizing that this booth represented the Nostr community and was a true community effort, we also wanted to acknowledge and showcase those who made it possible. These companies could have opted for smaller individual booths, but their collaboration in a unified space demonstrates Nostr's principles of openness and interoperability—demonstrating that everyone and everything can work together seamlessly.

Therefore, we included as many logos across the Nostr ecosystem as possible throughout our iconography.

And, we also had a dedicated area of the booth highlighting our larger contributors.

The results exceeded all expectations. For three days during the BTC Prague conference, the Nostr booth was continuously bustling with activity. Attendees ranged from individuals who had never heard of Nostr before to those who were curious, active users within the ecosystem, and developers creating the applications we use daily. It was a remarkable community effort, with unexpected volunteers stepping up to onboard new users and provide support. Recognizing our busy schedules and flocks of new Nostriches hatching, they chose to assist in our efforts, offering help, and answering questions. It was a truly inspiring experience. Despite the busyness, the enthusiasm and support of so many people made each day enjoyable and dynamic, ensuring there was never a dull moment and we were always surrounded by friends.

Booth takeaways

As this was our very first attempt at doing something like this, I'd like to do a personal post mortem and highlight many of our successes and even some areas where I feel we can improve upon in the future.

Several Nostriches went above and beyond, helping onboard people and answer questions for three days straight. nostr:npub17plqkxhsv66g8quxxc9p5t9mxazzn20m426exqnl8lxnh5a4cdns7jezx0 nostr:npub1spdnfacgsd7lk0nlqkq443tkq4jx9z6c6ksvaquuewmw7d3qltpslcq6j7 nostr:npub1v0lxxxxutpvrelsksy8cdhgfux9l6a42hsj2qzquu2zk7vc9qnkszrqj49 nostr:npub1k6tqlj78cpznd0yc74wy3k0elmj4nql87a3uzfz98tmj3tuzxywsf0dhk6 nostr:npub1md39ua3h2s7204a7v5p9sdxmxx9qc7m4kr3r6naeuwfznad6d7nsxpctp9 nostr:npub1arkn0xxxll4llgy9qxkrncn3vc4l69s0dz8ef3zadykcwe7ax3dqrrh43w nostr:npub1zga04e73s7ard4kaektaha9vckdwll3y8auztyhl3uj764ua7vrqc7ppvc were the lifeblood of the booth, always answering questions themselves or referring them to others if they were unable to help, didn't know the answer or were busy at the time. You all put in the work and deserve much credit and thanks. Even nostr:npub1995y964wmxl94crx3ksfley24szjr390skdd237ex9z7ttp5c9lqld8vtf was helping with onboarding!

Additionally, beyond general use case questions, we also had many developers stop by and answer many more technical questions for those wanting to learn a bit more too. nostr:npub1zach44xjpc4yyhx6pgse2cj2pf98838kja03dv2e8ly8lfr094vqvm5dy5 nostr:npub1v0lxxxxutpvrelsksy8cdhgfux9l6a42hsj2qzquu2zk7vc9qnkszrqj49 nostr:npub1arkn0xxxll4llgy9qxkrncn3vc4l69s0dz8ef3zadykcwe7ax3dqrrh43w nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft were often seen answering more technical questions on various developmental topics.

Identifying areas for improvement is challenging, as the entire team of Nostriches performed exceptionally well, exceeding expectations. The event was a whirlwind of activity, with constant engagement and zero downtime. Volunteers seamlessly rotated at the front counter answering questions and distributing items to attendees. (Thanks nostr:npub1cgcwm56v5hyrrzl5ty4vq4kdud63n5u4czgycdl2r3jshzk55ufqe52ndy . Your nostr.how and nostrapps.com business cards were a HUGE help here!)

Full disclosure, I personally didn't leave the booth for three days all that much for two reasons. 1) Because I love to #GrowNostr and talk to people and 2) Because I was worried that the booth would turn into a corporate Primal or Satlantis show. However, this wasn't the case. While these teams did have a large presence with many team members all wearing t-shirts, none of my fears became a reality. If people asked questions about Nostr in general, that was discussed. If people asked questions about Primal or Satlantis, that was discussed. I personally recommended numerous social apps, Damus, Amethyst, Primal, Nostur, Nos.social - all of them. The booth was a true decentralized effort and I absolutely did not need to worry as much as I did, but I felt like I had an obligation to fulfill and I wanted to be there to see it through.

If I had to choose an area that needed improvement, I'd say that the three Satlantis women that nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m brought with him were supposed to shadow some of us to learn more about Nostr, so that they could then use this information to do the initial intake booth questions before making the referral to those with more information, but this just didn't happen. We were all so busy. Sorry! It was just too hard to coordinate. Maybe in the future we can prepare a bit more in this area. Although, nostr:npub1hz5alqscpp8yjrvgsdp2n4ygkl8slvstrgvmjca7e45w6644ew7sewtysa did a fantastic job, jumping right in there head first!

Secondly, we could have improved our television capabilities. We rotated from showing the live dashboard from the booth's Zap.stream livestream, to showing Primal.net/explore Nostr statistics, to showing nostr:npub1lelkh3hhxw9hdwlcpk6q9t0xt9f7yze0y0nxazvzqjmre3p98x3sthkvyz 's Nostr Documentary on loop, to playing the Satlantis promotional video. The majority of the time our TV was playing the same Nostr Documentary. It's great! I love that video, but we may be able to work out a better schedule and rotation mechanism in the future to showcase more content equally. Plus, I don't want to always be on the TV. I don't want people getting the wrong idea.

Nostr takeaways

After speaking with hundreds of people at BTC Prague, I feel that I've discovered the best way to describe Nostr.

Nostr has a portable digital social identity, allowing you to be in control of your digital social identity for the very first time, allowing you to take your entire social graph with you, every time you use a different application from Nostr's ecosystem.

Nostr is the social glue that binds all of your apps together.

In general, at BTC Prague, while explaining Nostr to people, the digital social identity route was what clicked with the most people. From there, it's not a long stretch to understand building a reputation and web of trust either.

Many people do not use the "Other Stuff" and explaining to them how to use these applications is hard. People want a native application.

Damus, Primal, and Amethyst seem to be the number one apps that people are using, with maybe Primal being the number one altogether? This is probably due to Primal being available on Android, iOS, and the web. Also, many people don't know that Damus still supports Zaps via the Nostr script workaround. I had to show many how to enable Zaps.

Everyone wants Nostr at their conference

There is significant interest in featuring Nostr at various conferences. Although not everyone has reached out, numerous individuals at BTC Prague expressed enthusiasm about incorporating a Nostr booth, along with several Nostr talks and sessions, into their upcoming events. They recognize the critical role Nostr and free speech play globally and acknowledge Nostr's popularity within the Bitcoin community. However, they also understand that more work is needed, and we must continue our efforts to onboard and engage new users.

I have two primary observations on this matter:

• The community effort demonstrated here serves as a blueprint for success. We have proven that this approach to growing Nostr is effective, desired, and necessary. The engagement at our booth and attendance at our panels prove this with ease.

• This fundraising initiative is likely a one-time effort. I cannot, in good conscience, continue to ask the community to bootstrap these endeavors. If we are to sustain these booths and promote Nostr at similar conferences, the conference organizers themselves must provide substantial support or discounts to foster broader Nostr adoption. While I understand that conferences entail significant operational costs, it is not feasible for Nostr developers and the broader Nostr community to finance these efforts continuously. Additionally, I would not feel comfortable requesting financial contributions from you all again for this purpose.

Looking forward

Will we do _this _again? I don't know. While our initial endeavor was a complete success, it would be unfortunate to cease our efforts just as we are gaining momentum.

Avi and I have a lot to discuss between ourselves and a lot to discuss with all of you.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Thank you nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nvr for making all of this possible. Thank you to every single Nostrich that donated your hard earned sats to make this possible. Thank you to all of the developers that built all of this to make all of this possible. Thank you to everyone else <3

Keep building.

@ 1bc70a01:24f6a411

We’re all daily users of Nostr, so it can be easy to see things through an advanced user lens while forgetting what it felt like to be a newbie. I thought I would take some time to go over major client from the start in hopes of evaluating what it might feel like for a new user.

The other reason for running this review is to hopefully improve the overall nostr retention rate across clients. As it stands, according to nostr.band, retention of trusted users 30 days after signups trends to 0 for recent cohorts. This seems to be supported by the lack of growth in daily active users, with the average remaining in the 10,000-12,000 range for “trusted” pub keys.

The following report consists of several criteria which I felt were essential to basic first-time social media experience:

1. Ease of signup
2. Ease of logging in
3. Ability to understand what you are looking at (sufficient explanations)
4. Seeing a good initial feed
5. Ability to follow something of interest
6. Minimizing technical /dev lingo
7. A fast scrolling experience
8. Ability to easily upload media
9. A good search experience overall
10. Good keyword searching
11. Hashtag searching
12. Ability to follow hashtags
13. Easily accessing followed hashtags
14. Good experience reacting to notes

In total there are 140 points, 10 for each category. This is by far not the most comprehensive score card, but I felt it did a decent job covering most things you’d want to do in a social client.

Some notes of caution:

1. This report and score card are meant to be a general quick glance at where your client may stand in overall UX. It does not differentiate between the intended target audiences.
2. The criteria that I deem important may not be important to you as the founder / developer, so take it for what it’s worth. Adding your desired criteria may increase your score significantly. For example, I did not evaluate the zap experience, or thoroughly test nested replies.
3. This report is not a substitute for proper user testing. It’s just one person’s observations. While we have done some user testing in the past, I highly recommend doing your own. You can do so by approaching and interviewing new users (if you are able to distinguish if they came from your client), or via other user testing software. Talk to me (@karnage) if you need some help getting set up.
4. People’s reported experience regarding usability may vary greatly depending on their familiarity with cryptographic concepts, their background, and technical experience. What I may deem as a great score of 10, may not be a 10 for others. I have seen user tests where “obvious” things were not obvious to testers.
5. This report only looks at the English language version of the client. The actual user experience for someone on a different language version of the app could be totally different from what is graded here. It’s worth considering geographies of where users are coming from and how they experience your client.
6. I did not test re-activation of new users. Meaning, once they close the app, I did not test if they are pulled back by some notification or other means. This is a crucial aspect of any new app usage that should be considered carefully.

Tested Clients: Damus, Amethyst, Primal iOS, Snort (web), Iris (sort of), Coracle, Nostur.

I also tested Instagram and X/Twitter for comparison.

Results, highest points to lowest: Primal iOS: 136 Twitter: 125 Instagram: 109 Nostur: 108 Coracle: 99 Amethyst: 93 Snort: 90 Damus: 87 Iris: N/A Facebook: could not test.

My main takeaway was that among all apps (including Twitter and Instagram), the traditional apps win simply by having much better content selection. You get to see a variety of interesting things that Nostr simply can’t match. Going forward, this is an area I would probably recommend focusing on - how to engage people to post more interesting content, onboard creators etc… Nostr is lacking in content and I believe this could be the primary reason people are not sticking around after trying it.

Other Nostr Notes:

There seemed to be little of interesting topics to follow or stick around for. The experience of joining nostr doesn't feel special or different in any way opposed to X for example. Twitter has interesting accounts, TikTok has interesting videos, what does Nostr have? The lack of "popular" conent due to the generally low number of users is probably to blame. In a way we suffer from the chicken / egg problem where new users are needed to generate more content, and more content is needed to retain new users. Going forward, I think clients should think about ways to encourage users to share content (whether that be their own, or posted from other platforms). Nostr also does not seem to have any external growth loops. For example, there is no way to invite people to the platform by email with a single click (by accessing the address book). Even if a friend does manage to join and you can find them, they are in no way notified when tagged (as far as I know). People have to have a habit of opening the app to know if something is happening. The habit formation of using a new app is important in the early usage phase and nostr seems to have a weak spot here.

You can find all of the detailed scoring, notes for each client and other thoughts in this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14w8-aQ1sHfGBSuNpqvOA9i7PHNSfhn6lUOV6H293caw/edit?usp=sharing

@ 75bf2353:e1bfa895

Get Sats With Nostr

This is not another orange pill, there are no more orange pill books to be written. Like Satoshi said, "If you don't believe me or don't get it, I'm sorry, bur I don't have time to convince you." This is a guide designed to teach you how to use bitcoin as peer to peer electronic cash and store your wealth for seven generations.

This is not about reading charts or looking for dildos that would make a great pattern for an ugly Christmas sweater. I offer no price predictions because in 150 years, your great, great, great, great, great, great grandchildren will read about the fractional reserve fiat ponzi scheme in history books written by large language models. Meanwhile, fiat is an endangered species.

The purpose of this guide is not to teach you how to make a million fiat bucks with bitcoin. The purpose is to teach you how to use bitcoin in case a million fiat bucks doesn't buy more than a bag of groceries. It is not financial advice. It's a drill. In the first chapter, I showed you the secret message Satoshi left in the genesis block, "Chancellor on the brink of second bailout for banks." In the second chapter, I wrote about why the Cypherpunks wanted private, electronic cash in the first place.

Covid taught us the collective tend towards authoritarianism during times of crisis(perceived or otherwise). If there is a crisis, expect the fiat price of bitcoin to crash hard, but resist buying fiat with your bitcoin. Buy gift cards for groceries with your bitcoin instead. Even the hodliest of hodlers needs to eat.

The Social Bitcoin Payment Layer

Nostr has become the de-facto, social bitcoin payment layer. Most people still think of it as a boring alternative to addictive social media like Twitter, but it is much more than this. This guide is published on habla.news a website that allows anyone with an npub to publish long-form content. People can send me sats for this content and I can send sats to content creators and developers.

Nostr has a marketplace similar to what you might find on Zuck's face tracking book. It has YouTube like video and twitter spaces like audio. To use these tools, you will first need to create a public/private key pair. Your public key, npub, can be shared with anyone. Your private key, nsec, must remain a secret. If your nsec is compromised, your identity is compromised and we can no longer trust your notes are from you. That would suck, but it's good practice for storing bitcoin keys. If your identity gets compromised, you could spin up a new one. If you lose the keys to your life savings, it won't be so easy to get it back.

Current, A KYC Free Custodial Bitcoin Social Wallet

Current Tutorial

1. Nostr is a decentralized communications protocol that stands for notes and other stuff transmitted by relay

2. Available on Google Play and The App Store.

3. Available in the jurisdiction with the most draconian anti-privacy laws.
4. Uses a 12 word backup
5. Gives you a nostr key pair.that can be used with all nostr services.
6. A way to get a free custodial lightning address.

Keep in mind that this is a custodial wallet so not your keys not your bitcoin applies. This is a beginner wallet that allows anyone on the nostr network to send you sats, but you don't want to use this for your life savings. The wallet also has cutting edge features like Data Vending Machines that allow you to pay for AI generated images and chats. You can even use AI to turn text to voice, but we will not cover these advanced features

1. Download the App at https://app.getcurrent.io
2. Current has an excellent Guide here

Video Tutorial

https://flare.pub/w/naddr1qqrkcn28fdn5j5qzyp6m7g6nrt5lnrrzn9d6quv3ujyw44r4jafhr43a0h75d00ph75f2qcyqqqgtwcefdcdw

@ c73818cc:ccd5c890

🌟 Progetto di Nuovo Sistema di Pagamento

🌟 L'Unione BRICS ha annunciato importanti sviluppi nel settore dei pagamenti, con l'intenzione di rafforzare il ruolo dei BRICS nel sistema finanziario internazionale. L'obiettivo è espandere l'uso delle valute nazionali nei pagamenti internazionali, riducendo così la dipendenza dal dollaro USA e promuovendo l'indipendenza finanziaria dei paesi membri.

🌟 Piano di Abbandono del Dollaro USA**

🌟 Il BRICS Institute di Nuova Delhi ha svelato i piani dell'alleanza di abbandonare il dollaro USA per una nuova valuta comune. Questo ambizioso obiettivo potrebbe essere raggiunto entro il 2027, secondo le previsioni. Tale mossa potrebbe ridurre l'influenza del dollaro nel panorama finanziario globale e rafforzare la cooperazione economica tra i membri BRICS.

🌟 G7: UN AVVERTIMENTO AI BANCHIERI CINESI E ALLA RUSSIA

🌟 Preoccupazioni sulle Relazioni Commerciali

🌟 Il G7 si prepara ad affrontare le implicazioni finanziarie delle relazioni commerciali tra Cina e Russia, con particolare attenzione ai rapporti tra banche cinesi e Mosca. Si teme che la crescente cooperazione finanziaria possa indebolire gli sforzi per rafforzare le difese dell'Ucraina e favorire l'elusione delle sanzioni occidentali nei confronti della Russia.

🌟 Possibili Misure di Controllo

Sebbene non siano previste azioni punitive immediate, il G7 intende lanciare un serio avvertimento alle piccole banche cinesi, esortandole a interrompere l'assistenza finanziaria alla Russia. Questo segnale di avvertimento indica la determinazione dei paesi occidentali a impedire alla Russia di eludere le sanzioni internazionali, anche a costo di mettere sotto pressione il settore finanziario cinese.

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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3

Read the previous edition here.

Quite a few repeats today

June 17th, 2023 📅

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Show SN: First release of my open-source Stacker News client :zap:

Today, I'm thrilled to announce the first public release of a Stacker News client that I've been working on for the past few weeks.

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https://stacker.news/items/194525/r/Undisciplined?commentId=194528

It is a culture that was formed on Twitter. It is a culture that is unique in its entirety to Twitter. You have Bitcoin, and you have Bitcoin related communities on various platforms who may have developed their own customs. "Bitcoin maxi" is nowhere near the right description for this group.

1391 sats \ 1 reply \ @nerd2ninja \ ~bitcoin

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@k00b

7786 stacked \ 12.2k spent \ 6 posts \ 12 comments \ 0 referrals

https://imgprxy.stacker.news/fsFoWlgwKYsk5mxx2ijgqU8fg04I_2zA_D28t_grR74/rs:fit:960:540/aHR0cHM6Ly9tLnN0YWNrZXIubmV3cy8yMzc5Ng

June 17th, 2022 📅

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New lightning explorer with advanced search and filter capabilities now publicly available | bolt.observer

We are thrilled to announce that our explorer is now available without registration! Explore the #lightningnetwork with https://bolt.observer/explorer

1580 sats \ 5000 boost \ 15 comments \ @boltobserver \ ~bitcoin

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https://stacker.news/items/36792/r/Undisciplined?commentId=36799

Lyn Alden

274 sats \ 3 replies \ @nerd2ninja \ ~bitcoin

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@cryptocoin

858 stacked \ 806 spent \ 21 posts \ 70 comments \ 0 referrals

https://imgprxy.stacker.news/fsFoWlgwKYsk5mxx2ijgqU8fg04I_2zA_D28t_grR74/rs:fit:960:540/aHR0cHM6Ly9tLnN0YWNrZXIubmV3cy8yMzc5Ng

June 17th, 2021 📅

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Stephan Livera live tweets "Bitcoin Mining Council" meeting

Darin: the better we can put the message out about the facts, and let's be intellectually honest about bitcoin rather than reckless graphs

116 sats \ 1 boost \ 1 comment \ @k00b \ ~bitcoin

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https://stacker.news/items/26/r/Undisciplined

afaict there isn't a ton of consensus around this being the soft fork yet

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b \ ~bitcoin

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@k00b

3 stacked \ 20 spent \ 12 posts \ 2 comments \ 0 referrals

@ 0861144c:e68a1caf

In the past, I stated that infocracy was the way now we actually live. Seems to be simple solutions about how we can democratize a lot of things and yet, today we're facing several crisis that is not product of out imagination. As a matter of fact, we have today one solution: bitcoin is the solution to one problem: centralized trust.

But in media we have a much bigger crisis and the ones helping to build solutions are exactly the ones who are destroying the democracy to turn in a self-censorship-stalin-alike system. Let me give you some examples of why should we continue talking about this, how Stacker News is a good antidote but most important thing at all: keep writing folks.

Why should we talking about this?

The lack of trust is real, as @TomK put it in previous posts, people don't read anymore news but public relations' memo of something or someone. The news was all about find the truth but today and thanks to themselves (the same media), people are trying to take alternative means of inform themselves about facts and opinions. The Global Agenda is not something that goes in conspiraccies territories anymore, it's real.

Anyone watching goverments trying to ban bitcoin in the past knows that agendas about bitcoin are written and central banks are talking about it. Today, the 6102 Executive Order takes the form of strengthen KYC-AML policies, enforcing use of one address to all our transactions and a big etc. Warren may be a clown but a clown with the power of being an asshole to give you bad experiences using bitcoin.

Freedom of speech is confused with say anything

In other days, when you have a revolutionary idea, the goverment sent their judicial-policial-military force on behalf of the greater common and killed anyone who thinks otherwise. Shifting one regime for another, they realized and specially after WWII that people shpuld have the freedom to say what they think about their goverments because in some extend, that is the equivalent to point it out some bugs and errors in the system we produce: democracy.exe.

Today, social media companies took some stalinist practices Coetzee wrote about it many years ago. When the newspaper companies tried to keep their social power over people and couldn't, goverment figured it out that they're not the target anymore but social media companies. How can they prevent or have partial control? Well, they establish lines, requirements, protocols to follow in order of not disseminate hate speech and on behalf democracy, they tell you that speak against COVID, against democrats, against (X) situation you're damaging the system.

So, how to enforce then to speak? Well, you can but don't speak of the system, tell people something, ask them what's happening, share your personal photos all over internet to be heard, speak of anything, speak with everyone...hell, even speak of things you don't know. The fact that you don't know sH1t about something is secondary, you just need to produce content, because your goal in social media and in this new system is to express yourself every day, night and even before you go to bed.

Why, you might ask dear reader, why people need to speak at social media platforms?

The answer is simple: you are the product. See, Meta, Google et all needs to sell ads, as today is their main income source. So, everytime you speak/write/share multimedia, they planning to put their ad above, int the middle of your content. The reward for you is that the more you speak, the better they sell but in return, they give you pennies. Also remember not to say anything they say is wrong, don't produce content against a certain line nor the music industrie, which we'll talk about it in the future. Speak badly and your content goes down, that's it.

Stacker News fixes incentives

Stacker News gives you different incentives to put your words and mouth in the same place. And it's because this place understand something: nothing is free. Yes, free speech here is allowed but free content? Hewll no. Say something has a cost and without the cost, companies abosorb that, giving them partial access to the desitions because they need to sell more, understand the algorythm is important. Here? We have territories and people put money to publish and sometimes expect the reward. You publish about technical analysis about some memecoin and nobody gives you two pennies and that's not an echo chamber, here we don't have time to read noises, we limite our times expecting to read something that help my life. Gambling doesn't count as something..healthy for example.

So, in summary:

• Keep writing here, where reward and cost are balanced
• Write long posts, here I am trying to make one and giving preference to those.
• Stack sats. Be humble and keep learning.

@ c73818cc:ccd5c890

🥶 Un hacker ha utilizzato un plugin di Chrome chiamato Aggr per rubare milioni di dollari dagli account Binance, bypassando la verifica della password e l'autenticazione a due fattori. Un trader cinese ha perso un milione di dollari dopo che il suo account è stato compromesso, con gli hacker che hanno manipolato i prezzi delle coppie di valute con bassa liquidità per trarre profitto. Binance è stata criticata per non aver reagito tempestivamente, nonostante fosse a conoscenza del plugin fraudolento. Questo incidente mette in luce le vulnerabilità degli exchange di criptovalute e la necessità di misure di sicurezza più robuste.

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@ 1123ece2:7d1e00c0

Hey everyone and welcome to Refinery Life Australia.

The Church The Body of Christ is the theme for the next few Sunday’s.

These messages are primarily based around Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.

Today we are discussing, The Church, The Body of Christ.

Text

1 Corinthians 12:27 NKJV

27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.

Scripture Reading

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 NKJV

Unity and Diversity in One Body

12 For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. 

13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. 

14 For in fact the body is not one member but many.

15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not of the body? 

16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not of the body? 

17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? 

18 But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. 

19 And if they were all one member, where would the body be?

20 But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. 

21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 

22 No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. 

23 And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, 

24 but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, 

25 that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. 

26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. 

28 And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. 

29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? 

30 Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 

31 But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.

Prayer

Father, we thank You for adopting us as your children.

With eyes wide open to Your mercies, we come to dedicate ourselves to you afresh.

Help us to use our talents and testimony that others may know Christ.

As be bring our tithes and offerings, we pray Your blessings upon them.

Help us meet the expenses of the ministry of this church and engage in ministries to the outer most ends of the earth.

In Jesus name we pray.

Amen.

Introduction.

Centuries ago the psalmist said in Psalm 139:14, I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.

The human body is an awesome example of unity in diversity.

Dozens of organs perform different functions yet work in such harmony that we must make a deliberate effort to think of the human body in a way except as unity.

In the church at Corinth, some had gifts the others did not have, and as a result, they thought of themselves more highly than they should have.

This provoked the less gifted to jealousy.

The result was discord and strife among the members.

In substance Paul was saying to them, “You do not realise your relationship to one another and to Christ. You are joined to one another and dependant on one another. You are the physical expression and instrument of Christ in this world just as the body is the physical expression and instrument of the mind.”

1 Corinthians 12:27, Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.

Several practical suggestions about the church are called out by this text.

1. **Each member of the church is different from every other member. **

The church has the unity of a living organism.

No two parts are alike, and each part discharges a different function for the good of the whole.

Some inescapable practical implications follow.

Every member of Christ’s church has some place of service cut out for them.

Sometime we might wonder about the function of the appendix or tonsils, but all in all, there are no useless members or organs of the body.

They each have a function to perform, and unless they do id, the whole body suffers.

Likewise, no two member of the church have equal abilities.

But every member has a function to perform for the common good.

Under the leadership of the Spirit, each person hs a privilege and duty to discover what that place is and to fill it.

Each member of Christ’s church must perform their own function in the church.

As Paul said in verses 22-23, No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.  And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty,    Every pastor has had members of their church say to them, “All I can do is just go to church and sit there.”

The majority of those who say this could do more if they would.

If every member of every church would only fill their place of service, what a difference it would make!

No place of service is so low as to be despised or looked down on, and no place is so high that it justifies conceit on the part of the person filling it.

Some member at Corinth were discouraged.

Their attitude was, “We don’t amount to much in the church.”

Paul said to them in verse 15, If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not of the body?

Some at Corinth had too high an estimate of their worth.

To them Paul said in verse 21, And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”

To the Romans, Paul was even more specific.

1 Corinthians 12:3-6 NKJV

3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.

4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 

5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 

6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.

2. Each member of the church is to be devoted to the best interests of every other member.

Someone has said, “In brute creation, it is the stomach that rules the world.”

Selfishness rules.

The law of the jungle is “Every man for himself and the devil is in control.”

But in Christ’s church the ultimate aim is the well being of our fellow members and therefor the whole church.

Since the church is a living organism, each member is to be devoted to the highest good of every other member.

Paul told the Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 12:25, that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.

He gave two reasons for this.

Firstly, “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it.”

When one member is the victim of half truths or untruths, when any member of the prey of cheap gossip, the church is the loser.

When one member falls into sin, all suffer.

Sinning o the part of one member of the church is like putting poison in the public water supply.

Sooner or later all the members are worse off for it.

Second, “If one part are honoured, every part rejoices with to.”

Since the church os a body, what is for the good of one is for the good of all.

Paul urged the Romans, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.”

The members of a church are to be devoted to one another to the building up of the body in love.

If only we followed that ideal, how different things would be in our churches.

3. Each member of the church is dependant on every other member.

The human body is dependant on the functioning of each individual organ.

When one organ is diseased and unable to perform its function properly, the whole body is sick.

The proper use of hands and feet is dependant on the health of the nervous system.

The welfare of the nervous system is dependant on proper circulation.

No part of the body is independent of any other part.

In like manner, no member of the church is independent of any other member in the worship and service of christ.

And no member is the whole of themselves, their fellow member complete them.

If the church is to grow and move forward, every member must fill their place and perform their function, because every other member os dependant on them.

Conclusion.

Consider this sobering question.

What os the function of the whole body, each member performing their individual part?

“You are the body of Christ,” our text says.

What the physical body is to the mind and soul, the church is to Christ, the physical instrument by which He works His will in the world.

Until next time

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Bitcoin Capitalism

But who would build the roads?

Discussing who would build the roads is the classic intellectual excersize of anarchists, everywhere. Would everyone build the stretch in front of, and within, their property? Would private entities build the roads and charge a toll? Would roads fall into disarray and we'd use more rugged vehicles, such as mule-drawn carts and offroad vehicles? Would we eventually abandon the wheel and switch to camels and hovercraft?

Most discussion participants assume it will devolve down into some combination, but Bitcoin might put a break on the toll road option. Bitcoin rises in purchasing power so quickly and inexorably, that any complex, long-term, expensive project becomes an investment with guaranteed negative nominal returns and a high probability of negative real returns.

You would struggle to demand tolls at a price high enough to cover the nominal costs of the initial investment (although they might cover maintenance and running costs), and the tolls you could demand would steadily shrink in nominal terms.

Bitcoin reduces the investment profit motive

The Cambridge Dictionary describes investing as:

to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage

Bitcoin means that you make a monetary profit by saving capital, rather than by deploying it. To deploy Bitcoin is always to simply spend it. The capital is consumed. Gone. Poof!

Whereas if you simply hodl it, you will rapidly grow wealthier and wealthier without commiserate effort. There will be no such thing as a profitable return on investment because the best returns will always be in savings. Your best financial bet is always to save all of your Bitcoin and use the infrastructure other people have built, at great loss to themselves.

This is correct

This is actually how capitalism should work. It is not an error.

Someone or a group of someones deploys capital, first, to build something, and they alone hold the risk of failure. They do it without expecting their (entire, nominal) capital returned because they value the building planned more than the capital trapped in it. The capital invested is primarily transformed, rather than returned, and the invested capital raises the living standard for everyone who then uses the building.

This is actually high-time preference behavior called "patronage". This is not the opposite of saving, but something often done in addition to it. It is investment devoid of a financial profit motive.

We have come full-circle

What Bitcoin does, in perpetuity, is raise the risk of capital so high that a financial loss is expected, so capital deployments beyond those required for personal consumption will only come from the generous and the particularly far-sighted.

Bitcoin moves investments out of the purely financial realm back into a preference for the public good and a willingness to sacrifice, with returns often being tokens of gratitude, special privileges, increased social standing, hopes of indirect business advantage, or promises of treasure in the afterlife, rather than direct returns of capital, or even profits.

Who will build the roads? The nobility, the pious, the ambitious middle class, and the volunteering tradesmen will build the roads, just as they once built the cathedrals.... and the roads.

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Cryptography, the art of creating & using methods to disguise messages, plays a crucial role in modern society. It safeguards privacy & sensitive information across personal, commercial & political spheres. Despite its importance, cryptography often fails to provide basic online privacy for ordinary individuals. This failure raises questions about the field's ability to uphold its moral compass, given its foundational goal of ensuring secure communication.

Cryptography has generated number theory, algebraic geometry over finite fields, algebra, combinatorics & computers.~VI. Arnold

Role & Challenges of Cryptography

Cryptography lies at the intersection of security engineering & mathematics, underpinning many modern security protocols. While essential, it's notoriously difficult to implement correctly. Misapplications & inefficiencies are common, leading to failures in protecting the right assets. Cryptographers must design encryptions that serve as the backbone of secure communication. Throughout various discourses, we can observe numerous ways in which communication can become encrypted, where meaning is intentionally obscured & speech is cloaked in code or hints. This practice can arise from the necessity to evade censorship, protect sensitive information, or navigate social & political constraints.

Politics & Cryptography

Cryptography isn't merely a technical field; it has profound political implications. The perception that cryptographic work is apolitical overlooks its significant societal impact. Historically, cryptographers were more attuned to these dimensions, recognizing how their work could shape societal norms & governance.

“We appeal as human beings to human beings: Remember your humanity & forget the rest.” ~Russell-Einstein Manifesto.

Cypherpunk Movement

The cypherpunk movement, a group of coders dedicated to advancing privacy online through cryptography, dates back to nearly 15 years before their first formal meeting in 1992. The cypherpunks ethos emphasizes the defense of digital freedoms & the democratization of cryptographic tools.

Retrospective: Before the widespread adoption of cryptographic systems in the 1980s, a groundbreaking development occurred in 1976. Whitfield Diffie & Martin Hellman published a paper at MIT introducing 'public-private key encryption', enabling secure data exchange without revealing the identities of the parties involved. This innovation, known as the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle key exchange (acknowledging Ralph Merkle's contributions), laid the groundwork for secure, private online transactions. The significance of this algorithm was propelled into the public domain by cypherpunk Mark Miller, who anonymously distributed copies of the paper to numerous publications to prevent governmental suppression of the technology. This act of dissemination was pivotal in ensuring the adoption of secure cryptographic methods.

Today, we have witnessed marvelous achievements in this field & Satoshi Nakamoto's creation of Bitcoin exemplifies this by using cryptography to challenge centralized control & promote financial autonomy. This movement views technology as a political tool to propagate values against government control over cyberspace... Nostr, also stands as a shining example of the cypherpunk ethos in action.

Casuistic: The internet is built on an insecure protocol, but it is possible to built secure protocols within the insecure one that are commonly available.

"Cypherpunks are therefore devoted to cryptography. Cypherpunks wish to learn about it, to teach it, to implement it & to make more of it. Cypherpunks know that cryptographic protocols make social structures. Cypherpunks know how to attack a system & how to defend it. Cypherpunks know just how hard it is to make good CryptoSystems". ~Eric Hughes, The Cyphernomicon.

Cryptography & Equality : 'Simple abstraction'

At the heart of cryptography lies the fundamental symbol of mathematics: the equals sign (=). This symbol represents both mathematical & societal equality. As mathematics permeates diverse domains, its influence extends to politics, transforming differences into catalysts for societal advancement. Cryptographic principles, such as Fermat's Little Theorem used in RSA encryption, highlight the intersection of mathematics, politics & human rights. By promoting secure & private communication, cryptography upholds the values of equality & integrity, empowering individuals to assert their rights & freedom in a digitized world... Thus, Governments shouldn't weaken or undermine encryption standards or influence their establishment, except to enhance information security. No government should mandate the use of insecure encryption algorithms, standards, tools, or technologies. Additionally, governments should not compel or pressure entities, whether privately or publicly, to act against these principles. Encryption is essential for everyone using internet, enabling secure online banking & shopping, protecting our communications & supporting the exercise of numerous human rights.

Bitcoin Revolution: "Isn't stupid" but rather a sophisticated system designed to ensure secure, decentralized & private transactions!

Bitcoin, leveraging cryptographic principles, democratizes access to financial resources & challenges centralized financial institutions. Satoshi Nakamoto's vision embodies liberation & autonomy, inspiring individuals to reclaim their economic sovereignty. This revolution underscores cryptography's potential to effect meaningful societal change. Bitcoin's principles can seem overly simplistic or even nonsensical, but a deeper understanding reveals its sophisticated & secure underpinnings...

The Mathematical Foundation of Bitcoin: 'It can't be that stupid !'

Central to Bitcoin's security is the use of cryptographic principles grounded in mathematics. (Complex principles that are often not immediately apparent). Satoshi Nakamoto implemented a 'proof-of-work system', ensuring that transactions could be securely verified without a central authority. This system relies on solving complex mathematical problems, highlighting the importance of mathematics in cryptographic applications. So, why do we notice a hint of 'Skepticism' when debating on this subject? - Maybe due to a lack of understanding of these complexities... Once explained correctly, the elegance & security of Bitcoin become apparent, dispelling the notion that it is 'stupid'. (Important: Before-After-How it goes!)

Cryptography is a science, not engineering. ~Collin Percival

Notably, it's evident that learning cryptography effectively doesn't require coding but rather a deep understanding of mathematical proofs (Colin Percival). This principle underscores the theoretical foundation upon which modern cryptographic methods are built, further emphasizing the importance of rigorous academic study in advancing cryptographic knowledge.

A Funny Dialogue on Fermat's Little Theorem & Cryptography: This theorem is essential in various cryptographic algorithms, including RSA encryption, which underpins much of the secure communication on the internet.

Robin: "I know what bitcoin is, buddy!"

Batman: "Shut up! Are you a cryptographer? Let's test your knowledge using Fermat's Little Theorem to evaluate primality!"

Robin: "Alright, pick a prime number candidate p.”

Batman: "How about p=17?”

Robin: "Sure, let's pick a random base a & apply Fermat's Little Theorem: a^{p-1} \mod p."

"Robin picks a=2 & calculates 2^{16} \mod 17, which results in 1.”

Robin: "Since the result is 1, p might be prime, but let's repeat the test with more bases to increase confidence."

This funny dialogue illustrates the practical application of Fermat's Little Theorem in testing the primality of a candidate number, showcasing cryptographic principles in an engaging manner. Satoshi's innovative amalgamation of cryptographic technologies, particularly the use of proof-of-work & mathematical rigor, birthed the revolutionary concept of the blockchain, a decentralized digital ledger where each participant maintains a complete transaction history. This blend of cryptographic principles & mathematical proofs is central to the security & functionality of Bitcoin, highlighting the crucial role that mathematical understanding plays in modern cryptography. By emphasizing proofs over coding, cryptographers can ensure the robustness & integrity of cryptographic systems, aligning with the cypherpunk ethos of empowering individuals through secure, private communication technologies.

Conclusion

Cryptography emerges as a potent force for societal transformation, empowering individuals to challenge centralized control & assert their rights. As we navigate the modern world, embracing the power of cryptography can help forge a future where freedom, equality & justice prevail. However, the proliferation of strong cryptography also challenges law enforcement & intelligence agencies, highlighting the need for a balance between privacy & surveillance.

Ultimately, rather than controlling the dissemination of cryptographic knowledge, we should equip individuals with the tools to protect their privacy & freedom of speech, thus strengthening democratic principles.

P.S. While this overview doesn't encompass all aspects of cryptography, it serves as a benchmark & parameter for better understanding & studying the field. Mastery of cryptography comes through practical application, exercises & continual engagement with real-world problems & foundational elements.

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In Short:

• Nostr is sitting on a gold mine in the form of zap data - a latent web of trust (or web of value). Using simple algorithms, we can crawl this zap network to discover/curate fresh, valuable content and route around spam.
• A client built around this concept would allow content creators to make significant money by providing valuable content, because viral content by definition receives a large volume of zaps.
• A community using such a client would bootstrap an adaptive, self-pruning network that resembles a neural net, where accounts act as neurons and zaps as synapses firing.

(An updated version of writeup is maintained here.)

We'll start with the algorithm.

A Basic Zap Trail Algorithm

Start with a social media platform with things like notes and zaps, where: * zaps are cheap/free to execute * zapping for good content is already in practice by some users * zapping can reference specific pieces of content * this zapping history is (at least mostly) public knowledge

I'm new to Nostr, but it seems Nostr checks these boxes.

Assume no prior knowledge of the network, aside from a single account the user trusts which has some nonzero zapping activity - perhaps a friend or well-known public figure. Ask the user to specify this account. Let's call this trusted account AlexJones.

Choose a time window we want to focus on. Let's say a week.

Look at all the zaps sent by AlexJones that reference content in the last week. From this build: * C1: a list of all the pieces of content referenced by the zaps, weighted by zap size * A1: a list of the authors of this content, weighted by total amount zapped for their content

The result might look something like this:

Populate the user's feed with content from C1, ordered by weight. Nothing too special yet; at this point we're just reading zaps as boost/reposts with variable weight, using AlexJones as our source of truth (surely that can't go wrong).

But now, we repeat the move, looking at zaps originating from A1 instead of AlexJones, and call these lists A2 and C2. Conserve weight between a given account and its influences on these lists - visualized by the dashed yellow line below:

Again, populate the user's feed with the content zapped, C2. Order the content by its inherited weight - which corresponds to the content box's size in the image above. Because weight is conserved, even though JoeRogan is only zapping about 1% of what InfoWars is, JoeRogan's zaps still determine about 1/3 of A2 and C2.

Repeat the process to find C3/A3, C4/A4, etc. Each iteration follows zaps outward into more of the network, as seen from the perspective of AlexJones. Or more to the point, as valued from the perspective of AlexJones (and thus vicariously by our user).

Now encourage the user to send some zaps for content they like, and instead build L1 from the zaps the user has sent, rather than AlexJones. Each time the user zaps, L1 becomes more diverse, and this diversity trickles down to L2, L3, and so on.

Actually, we can now reframe that initial step of "endorsing" AlexJones with asking the user to zap any account any amount. This might more commonly be a friend than a celebrity. We can think of this as "seeding" their zap network. Before they zap, they see nothing; after a single zap, they see the network through that zap recipient's eyes; after every subsequent zap, their feed increases in diversity and becomes more their own.

(By the way, this is really just one in a family of zap trail algorithms. See "other algorithms" near the end of this doc.)

Spam, Zap Networks, and Pruning

Let's start talking in terms of zap networks. These are directed graphs, and you could imagine them fruitfully as a set of neurons (accounts) and synapses firing (zaps - pun appreciated!).

Even before introducing pruning tools, spam will have a hard time getting onto a feed built solely from zap networks. If I have only zapped friends and talented artists, and they have only zapped content they in turn value, and so on, we can probably follow zap trails out for quite some time before seeing any spam.

This is related to the fact there is no objective feed to hijack or buy your way into. The algorithm never looks at any central, global list of zaps (or upvotes, or follows) to find globally popular content. Instead the algorithm crawls through the network, using the user's zaps as a starting point in an organically built "web of value".

To get you to see spam, a spammer would have to find an account downstream of your zaps, and somehow get that account to zap their content. The further downstream they aim, the more likely we might imagine their chance of success, but also the further down your feed the spam would appear.

A spammer could of course zap his own content, from any number of accounts. But by itself this does nothing but create an eddy of spammy content within the spammer's own solipsistic network of accounts. No one would even have to go through the trouble of stepping around it - real users' zaps route around it as if it's not even there.

But maybe the spammer has actually accumulated some trust in the network in the way of zaps to him, and wants to now leverage that to get his spam some attention?

Let's introduce, then, the idea of pruning.

Say you see something on your feed about selling some supplements. Ah! Spam! Clutching your attention-pearls closely, you look at the provenance, so to speak, of the content. Looking into it you see the zap trail you -> AlexJones -> InfoWars -> LifeStore. Zapping AlexJones has come back to haunt us after all!

So you just blacklist AlexJones, pruning him from your zap network. By now you've built up a much more diverse and organic zap network anyway.

A whole tree of spam, just gone, banished forever, unless AlexJones can get someone else downstream your zap network to zap his content. And if that happens, you can just judiciously prune whatever node in the tree you deem beyond redemption.

Further, these prune actions could be published and respected by zap trail algorithms (Do I smell a NIP?). Then when you remove AlexJones, you're not just doing it for yourself - you're doing it knowing that this will clean up every feed upstream of your own - any feed whose user has zapped you.

And as a consequence, AlexJones didn't just lose your attention. He lost the attention of everyone who trusted you (or at least, the part of the attention that you were responsible for propagating upstream).

Zap Network Cultivation and Evolution

What would it look like if a community relied only on this technique? For simplicity let's assume no other mechanisms are used (follows, likes, reposts, etc).

Any given user will be aware, intuitively, of their position as a node in this zap network, this directed graph, this neural net of sorts. Their zaps, sent outward, essentially pull content back to them through these pathways from downstream - and the content doesn't stop there, but travels further upstream, to anyone who has zapped the user. Similarly, pruning prevents this propogation. The user has the experience of cultivating not just their own feed, but the network around them as well.

Think of how this changes what it means to zap. It's no longer only a thank you and a financial reward; it's now a direct boost to the content's virality, propagating it further. A zap in this dynamic would be saying: "this content is good, I want you to have this money, and people who value me will now see it".

The Effect on Content

You sit down and spend a day creating a piece of art. Let's assume it's good. In fact let's assume it's really good.

You post it, and it gets one or two initial zaps, perhaps from you or some friends. This gets it some initial visibility on the zap network.

Because it's really good, it starts to get more zaps, and some of them are pretty large. With each zap, your content gains signal upstream. Larger zaps mean stronger signal.

Within this framework, content that spreads == content that people value == content that brings in revenue to its author. Content that travels far brings in a lot of money.

Think of how this changes how it feels to post content. The game isn't exactly engagement anymore. I submit that this will purify content curation in a way analogous to how Bitcoin is posed to purify the economic system, and I hope to demonstrate this soon.

What could you publish in such a paradigm, and make money on, in hours - possibly minutes?

A well-written concise paragraph on a novel thought. A funny joke, a meme. A cool tip for using LLMs. A timely comment on recent events.

Or imagine a long-form format. What could you compose and see the income slowly ramp up for, over days and weeks?

A nuanced view on an over-politicized topic, spreading through people who are equally tired of the tribal shit. A blueprint for a 3d printed widget among 3d printer enthusiasts. A piece of software. A song. A mashup. A series. A scoop.

Content is monetized, without legacy methods such as ads, copyright, DRM, etc.

What Now?

I believe the above is a cornucopia that, if adopted by a subset of the Nostr community, * Supercharges content curation and discovery, in a way that aligns with Nostr's values * Neuters spam * Puts zaps center-stage, encouraging a massive uptake in zapping as a regular use of content consumption * Allows content creators to make money with mindblowing effectiveness and rapidity

So what's next?

Firstly, feedback. If I seem to be missing something, I'd like to know! This idea has been bouncing around my head for years. Maybe it's crazy! I don't know!

If the feedback is promising, I intend to approach OpenSats for research funding. If I can get this (or other) support, I'd first prove the concept quickly, perhaps with a minimalist POC, or by modifying some other client, or simply by manually performing the algorithm with well-known accounts and publishing the results.

With the core concept proven - specifically, that by following zaps through the network we get very good content curation and avoid spam - the next step would be to design or modify a client such that it: * relies primarily or solely on the zap trail algorithms for feed construction * requires the user set up zapping during onboarding * puts zapping at center-stage in the UX as the sole or primary action for supporting and "upvoting" content * supports pruning (likely implemented as an NIP)

With such a client, we'd prime the pump for those exciting second-order dynamics described in the last two sections, of a self-cultivating neural net of content, where content creators could make serious money overnight.

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Other Notes

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. Here are some other notes and ideas I'm happy to discuss further.

Users Must be Zap-Capable

For the above algorithm to work (at least without any other content curation mechanisms), every new user needs to be able to zap. Otherwise, their feed remains empty.

If they can't zap, they could still operate in a sort of read-only mode, looking at the network from the perspective of other accounts (See "What does Alex Jones see?" below). But to participate in the network dynamic, they'd need zaps. Similarly, they could post, but without at least a self-zap (see next section) it wouldn't enter the zap network, and thus would not be seen in anyone's feeds.

We could think of some ways around this, but there's an argument to be made that this is actually a good thing, that we want a user to have to set up a lightning wallet and send a first zap.

When Xbox Live first came out, the only way to get on the network was to buy a starter pack which included a mic. This allowed game developers to rely comfortably on the assumption that all Xbox Live players could communicate with voice. Similarly, a Nostr client that takes it for granted that all of its users are capable of zapping can rely comfortably on the dynamics above.

My hunch is that this would be worth the cost of a higher barrier of entry to users.

Self-Zaps

With this algorithm strictly imposed, and no other curation algorithm present, posting alone does not actually make content visible. It must also receive a zap - otherwise it doesn't enter the zap network, and thus does not appear on anyone's feed.

This could be addressed with a self-zap, where the amount zapped indicates the author's confidence in the post (relative to their other zaps). Remember that an author can't take up more space/weight in upstream feeds than they've earned through zaps anyway, so there's no reason to disallow self-zaps.

And if we look at it from first principles, is it really so awkward to decouple the act of posting/uploading the content, from the act of promoting/broadcasting? The former is about data upload and would involve some amount of composition in the client interface, and typically involves a single creator. The latter is about social influence, and could include a concerted effort from a whole group.

Of course, an interface could always choose to bundle these in the UX, so that at the step of submitting content the user can zap it at the same step.

C1/C2/C3... As Sections

When a user zaps content, it has the effect of essentially pinning it to their feed, because it comes to be in C1. Thus C1 would contain all the content the user has directly liked (within the time window we're working with).

The client could hide this by default, or put it in another section of the interface.

C2 would contain all the content that came from "the next ring out", the content zapped by the accounts whose content the user has liked. C3 would be a further level "out" into the network.

It would makes sense to visually separate these sections, and while we're at it, put the user in charge of requesting the next iteration with a "load more"-like button that actually triggers the next iteration.

Other Algorithms

The algorithm described above asks "where does my money go, and through what content?". But it's really just one instance of a family of algorithms; there are some other interesting ways to query the zap network.

To start with, we could reverse the traversal direction, and instead follow zaps "backward", from recipient to sender. Build a list of accounts who have zapped you (C1 would in this case show you what your most popular content is), then find out who zapped them, and so on. Then you are asking "where does my money come from?" This is something like a shift from a focus on where your consumed content comes from, to where your produced content goes - in other words, your audience.

Or you could alternate between going forward and backward: who have you zapped? Call it A1. Who else has zapped A1? Call it A0 - these are "people who like what you liked". Now where do zaps from A0 go? You start to ask the question "What do people like me value?" Further iteration would broaden the definition of "people like me".

Users could choose from a drop-down menu of such algorithms. Perhaps they could even modify or create their own.

Or we could even empower users to explore real-time, following sets of accounts around, so that we no longer talk of "iterating" over a fixed algorithm, but rather moves we can perform to move from one set of users/content to another. Paired with a search string, this could be an extremely powerful research tool.

What does Alex Jones see?

We could also look at the network from a starting node other than the user. Doing this would be like "putting on the glasses" of the target user. What do they see? Try on different algorithms while you're at it. Where do they get their zaps from?

What are the conservatives valuing? What about the Germans? What about a group of 3 people whose opinions you respect but are quite divergent?

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Uh-oh, you just followed someone on a new Nostr client, and it wiped your entire follow list!

Let's use nak to check if an older version of your follow list still exists somewhere on the network:

sh nak req -k 3 -a YOUR_PUBKEY wss://relay.example.com

• Replace YOUR_PUBKEY with your hex pubkey (run nak decode <npub> to get it).
• Replace wss://relay.example.com with a real relay. Keep trying different relays until you find it.
• If you've set up NosDrive, make sure to check there too, as it backs up all versions of your replaceable events.

Once you've found your follow list on a relay, let's sign a new event and republish it:

sh nak req -k 3 -a YOUR_PUBKEY wss://relay.old.com | jq -c '{kind, content, tags}' | nak event --sec YOUR_SECKEY wss://relay.new.com

• Replace YOUR_PUBKEY with your hex pubkey.
• Replace YOUR_SECKEY with your hex secret key (run nak decode <nsec> to get it).
• Replace wss://relay.old.com with the relay where you found your follow list.
• Replace wss://relay.new.com with any relay where you want to create your new follow list.

If this succeeded, go ahead and run history -c to clear your terminal history, since you copied your private key into the terminal session.

Now you can copy the new follow list to any additional relays:

sh nak req -k 3 -a YOUR_PUBKEY wss://relay.new.com | nak event wss://relay.other.com

Run this any number of times, replacing wss://relay.other.com each time.

That's it! 🎉

If you couldn't find your event, you may be out of luck.

To learn more about syncing data with nak, read Sync your data between relays with nak.

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Have you ever lived in an environment where censorship touches almost every aspect of life? If so, then we are “comrades” for sure.

Throughout my career, I've transitioned from an editor at a state-owned media outlet to a reporter at a Beijing-based tech media company, always striving to provide clear, unbiased, and firsthand information.

Yet, the reality has been disheartening. At my first job, the heavy hand of state control was palpable. In my subsequent role, despite producing content in English, censorship was still inevitable due to the strict regulations of my home country.

I've frequently encountered "404" situations—articles removed due to employer’s self-censorship or regulatory mandates.

This oppressive environment has been incredibly frustrating for me, given my deep commitment to the fundamental principles of journalism—truth, accuracy, impartiality, fairness, and public accountability. As an idealist, I am always dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless and challenging authority.

After years in a centralized media system where content creators lack true ownership of their work, I sought alternatives.

This search led me to a related event in New York City on June 6th. Hosted by YakiHonne, a Nostr-powered social protocol within the Bitcoin ecosystem, the event aims to bring more content creators, developers, or builders into an anti-censorship social space.

(Shaun on the right shares with us the story of how he co-founded YakiHonne)

For those unfamiliar, Nostr stands for "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays." It is a decentralized network protocol that fosters a censorship-resistant global social network.

While Nostr operates independently of any specific blockchain, it integrates seamlessly with the Bitcoin ecosystem through the Lightning Network, which enables fast, low-cost, off-chain Bitcoin transactions.

YakiHonne is likely the first social protocol on the Bitcoin blockchain, sparking even more excitement for me as a Bitcoiner.

I really clicked with Shaun, the cofounder of YakiHonne, as he shared his motivations for starting the protocol.

During his tenure at Tencent, one of China’s largest tech companies that owns a vast media empire, his personal WeChat account was blocked after sharing some “sensitive” political information with a friend. (WeChat is a WhatsApp-like messaging app in China owned by Tencent.)

This unpleasant experience motivated him to think about creating a protocol that enables individuals to truly own their data, accounts, and content.

Compared to other decentralized social protocols, Shaun and his team believe Nostr offers a higher degree of decentralization, with posts and users distributed across multiple relays. Even if the top relays are shut down, most content remains accessible, and relays are distributed globally, without any single country or system hosting more than 25% of relays.

Therefore, YakiHonne utilizes Nostr's relay network as one of its core infrastructures to build decentralized media, distinguishing it from Fediverse applications like Mastodon and Bluesky, and Web3.0 social media protocols like Farcaster.

For instance, Mastodon ties user accounts to servers controlled by administrators who can ban users and block other instances. Bluesky controls its protocol, relies on a central server for ID authentication, and lacks effective interoperability. Farcaster, based on Ethereum's layer 2 solution Optimism, depends on large Hubs, leading to potential censorship and high operating costs, risking centralization.

However, Nostr's lack of effective economic incentives leads to relay instability and reduction in numbers. Potential solutions include clients paying for storage costs and relays generating direct income through specific functions or subscriptions.

Shaun said that YakiHonne is working on creating a new cost-incentive model to ensure that when content and moderation become permissionless, the platform can still maintain truthfulness and cost-effectiveness.

Currently, in YakiHonne, publishing flash news requires a minimum payment of 800 sats, with some revenue used to incentivize relay operations. For long-form content, payment of relay's storage fees can be made through subscriptions, advertisements, or even the client's financial budget. Click for more details on YakiHonne's incentive strategy

YakiHonne also incentivizes users by rewarding them for reviewing "uncensored notes" on the platform. This strategy not only enhances monetization but also promotes further decentralization.

Speaking about this specific idea of ​​letting users to do the review work, Shaun said: “We need to find the truth by ourselves. We need to judge truth for ourselves. We give the media review power back to the people.”

After going through YakiHonne's whitepaper, I discovered that it supports a variety of decentralized publishing formats, including articles, flash news, curations, videos, and more. This could present a robust and encouraging incentive model, essential for maintaining an effective, stable, and scalable relay network.

At the event, a sharp question was posed to Linda, a community member of Nostr: What can Nostr learn from Farcaster, and what advantages does Nostr hold over it?

Farcaster has undoubtedly marked its presence as a notable social protocol during this bull run, securing $150 million in May from top-tier venture capitalists like a16z and Paradigm, and reaching a valuation of $1 billion. Its association with Coinbase, the largest regulated crypto DEX in the U.S., certainly offers it a competitive edge. FYI, Farcaster was co-founded by two former Coinbase employees and is deeply integrated with Coinbase's L2 solution, Base Chain.

Despite its success and claiming 55,000 daily active users—a figure viewed with some skepticism—it has attracted attention beyond the crypto community, spanning diverse topics from memes to coding. I've explored the platform and can vouch for the vibrancy of its non-crypto channels.

"Farcaster aims to mirror the user experience of traditional social media platforms like Twitter, which makes it more accessible to a wider audience," Linda responded genuinely. "Conversely, Nostr's technical nature might pose a steeper learning curve for new users." Click for more details on how Farcaster is technically more decentralized compared to Nostr

In addition to being “more decentralized,” a significant advantage of Nostr is that it does not use algorithms to manipulate feed. Unlike platforms such as Twitter, TikTok, and Farcaster, whose algorithms can create echo chamber effects, spread misinformation, and infringe on privacy, Nostr can provide a purer, cleaner user experience.

（Linda answers questions from the audience. From left to right: Sam, BostonWine, Linda and Shaun）

Daniel, the owner of Pubkey—the bar hosting the event—jokingly remarked that the best feature of Nostr is its non-reliance on Ethereum. This comment resonated strongly with the audience, especially those of us who believe that the Ethereum community is technically insecure and full of speculation.

The 2-hour event attracted Bitcoin enthusiasts, Nostr developers, and content creators from across the East Coast, including Boston's very own BostonWine (yes, that’s his real intro) and Sam from Wavlake, a Nostr-powered music streaming service, who dropped some serious inspiration about building on the protocol.

(Inside Pubkey, I really enjoyed the cool vibe!)

This was my very first in-depth interaction with the Nostr community, and I found it to be uniquely vibrant, driven by technology, idealism, and a long-term vision. I'm energized by the dynamic spirit among the builders in the Nostr ecosystem and look forward to the development of YakiHonne and other platforms within this network as they leverage Bitcoin to create sophisticated incentive systems.

Missed the intriguing decentralized social meetup in NYC? Here's another chance to mingle with the YakiHonne team, the cool cats of the Nostr community and also the crypto mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain. Join them in Las Vegas on June 16 for another round of engaging tech talks and great vibes.

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WRITTEN BY: ALEX MREMA

Europe awaits for 24 of its best nations to kick off her headline football tournament on the 14th of June. This edition of the tournament promises to showcase some spectacular football filled with style, flair and a uniqueness that is only found in Europe. Surprises, thrillers and fierceness is promised throughout the Euros- not to forget the wonderful and warm German hosts who are promised to provide the vibes in and around the country.On that note, I present my second article on the best games Germany has to offer throughout the group stages!

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GROUP D GAME: POLAND VS NETHERLANDS DATE: 16th June 2024 TIME: 14:00 BST

Poland look to prove themselves on the European stage again after a shocking Euro 2020 that saw them finish last in their group with one point and six goals conceded. Coach Michal Probierz will look to the strength of his young and powerful midfield featuring Brighton’s Jakub Moder and Roma’s Nicola Zalewski while the experienced head of Piotr Zielenski is expected to be the headlight to this midfield’s vision. Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczeny are expected to play with an extra chip on their shoulder as this is likely to be their last international tournament for Poland. However, this Dutch side is one lethal side on their day. They can make teams suffer both offensively and defensively plus they can control the midfield appropriately if the backs are not against the walls. Plus the Netherlands put on an impressive run in the 2022 World Cup only to crash out in devastating fashion. Under Ronald Koeman, they have put on some very impressive performances but the only hiccups have come in games against that are “better” than them (in terms of player quality) where they perform poorly. With Netherlands being wishy-washy, can they do enough to beat Poland? We’ll see!

GAME: NETHERLANDS VS FRANCE DATE: 21st June 2024 TIME: 20:00 BST

France are certainly THE side to fear in this tournament. They have everything and they ooze in class with all that they have from the keepers all the way down to the manager. This French side has the potential to win every game in this tournament. Undoubtedly, the return of the engine that is N’golo Kante is vital to this French squad as they look to make their midfield a well-oiled machine with the never-expiring and youthful trio of Rabiot, Tchuoameni and Camavinga partnering working with the experienced Kante. The only problem, is how Deschamps will intergrate Kante in the French in a manner that is smooth and equally provides an immediate click. This is what the Dutch will look to pounce on. Regardless of the result of their first game against Poland, this game is what will make or break their tournament as a loss will be possibly detrimental to their progress while a win will probably make progression ever so likely. Can Koeman’s squad pounce on Les Bleus gamble?

GAME: NETHERLANDS VS AUSTRIA DATE: 25th June 2024 TIME: 17:00 BST

Austria are a side that are able to do their bits. Ralf Ragnick has enforced a hustling and fighting spirit that makes his squad work to the very end-which credits why they have qualified as one of the 24 nations certain to rock Europe this summer. They play progressive,fun,attacking football and are a side that are fearless. The experienced figures of Marko Arnautovic,Michael Gregoristch and Konrad Laimer are key to the leadership of Das Team this summer as the status on main figurehead David Alaba remains unclear as he is out with an injury. Holland’s approach to this game will be interesting. Particularly on how they will view the aerial battle between van Dijk and Gregoristch and how direct Arnautovic is towards the rest of the defence. Les Oranjes also have the capabilites to throw a tactical masterclass that can throw Ragnick and his men overboard. Let’s not forget that this is the final group game, so alll can be to play for...tactics may be thrown out the window and it might just be a full on dog fight between the two nations- what we need!

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GROUP E GAME: UKRAINE VS BELGIUM DATE: 26th June 2024 TIME: 17:00

Group E is probably the weakest one in the tournament (alongside Group C).But, that does not take away from some of the talent displayed in the group. As expected to be showcased when the fiery Red Devils of Belgium face off against The Blues and Yellows of Ukraine. This will be Belgium’s first tournament without the legendary Eden Hazard in their camp, however this squad has seen the rise of some extremely talented players namely, Amadou Onana, Charles de Ketelaere and Jeremy Doku that all -coincidently- reside from the English Premier League. Head coach Domenico Tedesco has managed to fit in a blend of youth and experience as Belgium says goodbye to their “first phase” golden generation players and welcome new generation players to renovate the aging squad.On the other side of the dugout, coach Sergiy Rebrov has brought a squad that is extremely pacey,physical,daring and fearless. These aspects are best described in players such as Matviyenko,Zincheko, Mykola Shaparenko,Mudryk,Yaremchuk plus La Liga top scorer and Round of 16 hero in Euro 2020- Artem Dobvyk. This Ukraine squad can bring the heat at any point in the game, even against the run of play- they did not play their best football in Euro 2020 but somehow ended as quarter-finalists, just let it sink in when they start playing their best football...

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GROUP F GAME: PORTUGAL VS CZECH REPUBLIC DATE: 18th June 2024 TIME: 20:00 BST

Portugal are a squad that is star-studded throughout and are led by the man, the myth, the legend that is Cristiano Ronaldo who has the same drive to win as when he first landed in this tournament 2004. He is the all-time Euros top scorer and you should expect more goals from within the next four weeks of football. The somewhat fear-factor that strikes opponents is that this is a Portugal squad that can snatch goals from anywhere, even when Ronaldo has a silent game, they can get results from Goncalo Ramos, Bernado Silva, Rafael Leao, Bruno Fernandes... and the list goes on! Truly scary what Seleção das Quinas has in store. But the Lokomotiva has something to say and boy on their day can they make a statement, this squad’s physicality, progressive football and never-say-die attitude is what has gotten them results throughout their journey to the tournament. Players such as Schick,Hlozek,Soucek and Antonin Barak are vital for the Czech Republic and when they are called upon, they deliver- just ask the Dutch.

GAME: CZECH REPUBLIC VS TURKEY DATE: 26th June 2024 TIME: 20:00 BST

Turkey have underperformed in recent tournaments- with group stage exists in Euro 2016 as well as Euro 2020. They do appear to be a better organized squad nowdays and do not settle for less when it comes to working for a positive result. The Crescent Stars are a joyful side that carry an immense amount of pride for the badge on their jerseys and wear their hearts on their sleeves for every game, this passion can be a huge motivating factor as to how far they progress through the tournament. The talent that the Czech Republic possesses however, can kill off the Turkish party. They are side that comes in to take results like the way a bully eould steal candy from a baby, they just simply play their football and move on quietly but equally deadly. Can they be the party poopers against Turkey in their final group game?

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Table Of Content

• Content

• Conclusion

• FAQ

• You May Also Like

• External Links

Overview of Bitcoin and Keynesian economics

Bitcoin and Keynesian economics are two seemingly unrelated concepts, but they have more in common than one might think. Both have been the subject of intense debate and controversy in recent years, with some hailing them as revolutionary and others dismissing them as misguided. In this article, we will explore the ways in which Bitcoin has exposed the flaws and limitations of Keynesian economics, and how the decentralized digital currency has the potential to disrupt traditional economic systems.

First, it's important to understand the basics of Keynesian economics. The theory was developed by economist John Maynard Keynes in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. Keynes believed that government intervention, particularly in the form of monetary and fiscal policy, was necessary to stabilize the economy during times of recession and high unemployment. He argued that government spending could stimulate demand and boost economic growth, and that central banks should use monetary policy to control inflation and stabilize the economy.

Understanding Keynesian economics

However, Bitcoin, which is a decentralized digital currency that operates independently of any government or central bank, challenges the very principles of Keynesian economics. Bitcoin's decentralized nature means that it is not controlled by any central authority, and it operates on a peer-to-peer network. Transactions are verified and processed by a network of users, rather than a central bank or government. This decentralization is one of the key features of Bitcoin, and it is what makes it different from traditional fiat currencies.

One of the main criticisms of Keynesian economics is that it relies too heavily on government intervention and centralization. Bitcoin, on the other hand, operates on a decentralized model, which some argue is more efficient and less prone to manipulation. Bitcoin's decentralized model of governance means that it is not subject to the same political pressures and biases that traditional currencies are. This is particularly relevant in countries where the government is corrupt or has a history of manipulating the economy for their own benefit.

Another criticism of Keynesian economics is that it is based on the assumption that governments and central banks can effectively manage the economy. However, history has shown that this is not always the case. In many instances, government intervention has actually hindered economic growth, rather than stimulating it. Bitcoin, on the other hand, operates on a decentralized model, which means that no single entity can control the monetary policy or manipulate the economy for their own benefit. This gives Bitcoin the potential to be a more stable and reliable currency.

Furthermore, Bitcoin's limited supply, which is capped at 21 million, aligns with the Austrian economic theory of sound money. Austrian economics emphasizes on the importance of a sound money and the role of money as a store of value. Bitcoin's limited supply means that it cannot be debased by monetary inflation, as governments can do with fiat currencies. This gives it a potential to be a more stable store of value than traditional currencies.

Another important aspect to consider is that Bitcoin's volatility is a natural aspect of a free market currency. In a free market, the value of goods and services is determined by supply and demand, and this is reflected in the price. Bitcoin's price is determined by the same forces of supply and demand, and its volatility is a natural result of this process. Critics of Bitcoin often point to its volatility as a weakness, but supporters argue that this volatility is a sign of a healthy market.

In conclusion, Bitcoin has exposed the limitations of Keynesian economics in several ways. Its decentralized nature challenges the principles of government intervention and centralization that are at the heart of Keynesian economics. Additionally, the decentralized model of governance of Bitcoin means that it is not subject to the same political pressures and biases that traditional currencies are. Furthermore, Bitcoin's limited supply aligns with the Austrian economic theory of sound money.

Additionally, Bitcoin's limited supply and volatility, which are a natural aspect of a free market currency, align with the principles of Austrian economics. These features give Bitcoin the potential to be a more stable and reliable currency, and a better store of value than traditional fiat currencies.

Bitcoin as a challenge to Keynesian economics

Furthermore, Bitcoin's decentralized model of governance undermines the need for government intervention in the economy as proposed by Keynesian economics. Bitcoin's network is self-regulating, and transactions are verified and processed by a network of users, rather than a central bank or government. This self-regulation and decentralization is what makes Bitcoin more resilient to market fluctuations and economic downturns.

It is important to note that Bitcoin is still a relatively new technology and its potential to disrupt traditional economic systems is still uncertain. However, its decentralized nature and potential to be a more stable and reliable currency than traditional fiat currencies, makes it a fascinating subject of study and debate in the world of economics.

Conclusion

While Bitcoin and Keynesian economics may seem unrelated, they have more in common than one might think. Bitcoin has exposed the limitations of Keynesian economics and has the potential to disrupt traditional economic systems. However, it is important to keep in mind that Bitcoin is still a relatively new technology, and its potential to disrupt traditional economic systems is still uncertain. It is important to continue to study and debate the implications of Bitcoin on traditional economic systems and theories such as Keynesian economics.

FAQ

What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that operates independently of any government or central bank.

How does Bitcoin differ from traditional currencies? Bitcoin operates on a decentralized model and is not controlled by any central authority, unlike traditional fiat currencies.

What is the maximum supply of Bitcoin? The maximum supply of Bitcoin is capped at 21 million.

How is the value of Bitcoin determined? The value of Bitcoin is determined by supply and demand on the market.

How is Bitcoin stored? Bitcoin is stored in a digital wallet, which can be a software, hardware or paper wallet.

How does one acquire Bitcoin? Bitcoin can be acquired through mining, purchasing on a cryptocurrency exchange or accepting it as payment.

Can Bitcoin be used to make purchases? Yes, Bitcoin can be used to make purchases at businesses that accept it as a form of payment.

Is Bitcoin legal? The legality of Bitcoin varies from country to country, it is considered legal in some and illegal in others.

Is Bitcoin safe to use? Bitcoin transactions are secured by cryptography and are generally considered safe to use.

What is the future of Bitcoin? The future of Bitcoin is uncertain and it is subject to fluctuations in the market and governmental regulations.

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With no moves left, evil is lashing out.

The window is closing.

The walls are closing in.

The light is too bright for the darkness to operate.

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We don't love love anymore

We love money more than anything

Bitcoin doesn't fix this only replace it

Obsessed with your stack are you?

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I've posted some notes in the past with ideas to improve nostr, so I dug up a few and listed them here, along side with the curated feeds announcement because it feels like a big deal! These are nothing new, just some old ideas put into one post.

Offer curated feeds to users in the UI or part of onboarding:

nostr:note19yvypkcsprn53939rzkf2yqku6xullcyhm4v60fn0sghah7mqe6syvtxuw

Label relays

nostr:note1eu9e739yms2msahuuclxpf95mcc786cjrtp9m6y73eg8h7xjxx5q60gx85

Better default (image / video) feeds for logged out users

nostr:note1hr3es5h5m0keuavzumsls8qcw86cd9s36lpc9ukxd47z7zq4wgesk9zvas

Self-paced profile completion and badge earning to discover nostr

[Figma File]https://www.figma.com/file/ThUW7QxTYT0BUxcH48uelG/Luna?type=design&node-id=0%3A1&t=emttAVmvjztFk9QO-1() nostr:note12vtxkka5zvgudv534dlsuzuld84tdyd474jgct6j5e9uv6ch0vcs7f9060 nostr:note1e24gz3spmszly7cpa9ds9ju7ccyctxdvv5jj3usl6gk8ueckdkmsgkq4fr nostr:note19rdyf9jpqg04rwqmkqnjcncjfrrqs9e5dp8evzqztpusdzxa8ejqhxkuyf

Introduction post prompt in onboarding

nostr:note13xrv039h8nexf4jaa2r4g8js28mr7evq7aakftr5q67e97e08pfqcvf5g0 Current (the client) already does an #introductions post in onboarding, and that's a great idea!

Allow nostr long form users to build email lists

nostr:note1ewrk0at4fexr7n3wdauah4kw0c8nategc403gqwvxccntky60rcqlxynaz

Promote nostr content outside on other platforms

nostr:note1um8s8w05rutzg245m058gl3kvzwqwepudkx9xj3fepeuf52r49cs9ruv3f

A tool to help people migrate their content to nostr (nicely designed, user friendly):

nostr:note1q546zcuxgwjqp6vpgh8v3hk0dw2vp0ml6phtxh223kkg8h8fudjq5qe5f2

Signup

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Feedback Mega Note

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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

We need to turn characters into numbers. We can do that with Unicode like this.

Unicode

On Ubuntu Linux press [CTRL][Shift][T] and in the terminal:

schmuck@Schmoe:~$ python3

to get >>>

ord('h')

'h' has the Unicode code point 104. ord can only take a single character, to get the code points of many characters:

[ord(x) for x in "إِنَّ اللَّهَ اصْطَفَىٰ آدَمَ وَنُوحًا وَآلَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَآلَ عِمْرَانَ"]

[1573, 1616, 1606, 1617, 1614, 32, 1575, 1604, 1604, 1617, 1614, 1607, 1614, 32, 1575, 1589, 1618, 1591, 1614, 1601, 1614, 1609, 1648, 32, 1570, 1583, 1614, 1605, 1614, 32, 1608, 1614, 1606, 1615, 1608, 1581, 1611, 1575, 32, 1608, 1614, 1570, 1604, 1614, 32, 1573, 1616, 1576, 1618, 1585, 1614, 1575, 1607, 1616, 1610, 1605, 1614, 32, 1608, 1614, 1570, 1604, 1614, 32, 1593, 1616, 1605, 1618, 1585, 1614, 1575, 1606, 1614]

But Unicode is always changing so not very good for us. We can use a type of Unicode called UTF-8 which can turn our characters into binary-data or byte-streams like this:

"بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ".encode("utf-8")

b'\xd8\xa8\xd9\x90\xd8\xb3\xd9\x92\xd9\x85\xd9\x90 \xd8\xa7\xd9\x84\xd9\x84\xd9\x91\xd9\x8e\xd9\x87\xd9\x90 \xd8\xa7\xd9\x84\xd8\xb1\xd9\x91\xd9\x8e\xd8\xad\xd9\x92\xd9\x85\xd9\x8e\xd9\xb0\xd9\x86\xd9\x90 \xd8\xa7\xd9\x84\xd8\xb1\xd9\x91\xd9\x8e\xd8\xad\xd9\x90\xd9\x8a\xd9\x85\xd9\x90'

but it is not very pretty so we can turn it into useful numbers to work with like this:

list("بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ".encode("utf-8"))

[216, 168, 217, 144, 216, 179, 217, 146, 217, 133, 217, 144, 32, 216, 167, 217, 132, 217, 132, 217, 145, 217, 142, 217, 135, 217, 144, 32, 216, 167, 217, 132, 216, 177, 217, 145, 217, 142, 216, 173, 217, 146, 217, 133, 217, 142, 217, 176, 217, 134, 217, 144, 32, 216, 167, 217, 132, 216, 177, 217, 145, 217, 142, 216, 173, 217, 144, 217, 138, 217, 133, 217, 144]

Getting the data

Go to https://tanzil.net/download/ and choose 'Uthmani' under Quran text type: , 'Text' for Output file format: and tick all boxes except 'Include sequential tanweens', then Download to get the file and then using python3 to open:

text = open("quran-uthmani.txt", 'r').read() print(text)

We can encode in UTF-8 and get some ugly binary:

tokens = text.encode("utf-8") print(tokens)

A neater way, so we get 0-255 range of code points:

tokens = list(map(int, tokens))

quit() to get out of >>> and back to $

Google Colab

If you have a Google account, or if you have a throw away SIM card to get a new Google account using a dumb phone for SMS verification, you can start using Google's Colab for free:

https://colab.research.google.com/

Yes, for free so when at the payment screen, click away from it to get the free lab.

Adding your file to Google Colab

Click the file icon and then the dog-earred page with an up arrow and add your quran-uthmani.txt file from 'Getting the data' (above).

It will be deleted so you have to add it every session you start Colab, so have it saved somewhere.

Our actor example applied to Python

So, we talked earlier about Fenyman and James Clear's 'Atomic Habits' and how actors learn their script.

We are now going to use that to learn our own 'scripting', that is learn programming:

Type everything out and never ever copy and paste code. And never say never.

We said we won't type/write by going back and forth but in this case we will except that we type everything out. It will first enter our memory so we know where to find it when we need it in the future and for speed we will type first because searching for something we saw months ago somewhere takes longer than trying muscle memory out and just typing it.

We say, 'never say never' because there are times when there is no point in typing out long paragraphs of code that are 'boiler plate' meaning, always used as is everywhere. In those rare cases, copy and paste.

Getting the most common pairs

Type in Google Colab text = open("quran-uthmani.txt", 'r').read() and then press [SHIFT][ENTER] to run the 'code cell'.

open() "quran-uthmani.txt" as read-only 'r' and save as text.

tokens = text.encode("utf-8")

take text and encode() it with "utf-8" and save as tokens

tokens = list(map(int, tokens))

``` def get_stats(ids): counts = {} for pair in zip(ids, ids[1:]): counts[pair] = counts.get(pair, 0) + 1 return counts

stats = get_stats(tokens)

print(stats) ``` {(216, 168): 11603, (168, 217): 11593, (217, 144): 46642, (144, 216): 7778, (216, 179): 6122, (179, 217): 6122, (217, 146): 37372, (146, 217): 14675, (217, 133): 27071, (133, 217): 25740, (144, 32): 7712, (32, 217): 45082, (217, 177): 13819, (177, 217): 25239, (217, 132): 38550, (132, 217): 36124, (217, 145): 23016, (145, 217): 23016, (217, 142): 123396, (142, 217): 53930, (217, 135): 14962, (135, 217): 14961, (132, 216): 2316, (216, 177): 12627, (142, 216): 50698, (216, 173): 4364, (173, 217): 4364, (217, 128): 6848, (128, 217): 6808, (217, 176): 9838, (176, 217): 10000, (217, 134): 27380, (134, 217): 22530, (144, 217): 29600, (217, 138): 18334, (138, 217): 16706, (144, 10): 595, (10, 217): 4481, (146, 216): 13852, (216, 175): 5991, (175, 217): 5945, (217, 143): 37320, (143, 32): 6675, (32, 216): 26762, (216, 185): 9405, (185, 217): 9403, (142, 10): 2843, (217, 131): 10497, (131, 217): 10497, (217, 136): 24970, (136, 217): 20377, (10, 216): 1555, (216, 165): 5088, (165, 217): 5260, (216, 167): 25184, (167, 217): 6829, (142, 32): 15924, (143, 216): 5806, (216, 170): 10520, (170, 217): 10504, (143, 10): 331, (167, 32): 10720, (216, 181): 2074, (181, 217): 2071, (176, 216): 3255, (216, 183): 1273, (183, 217): 1266, (217, 130): 7034, (130, 217): 7034, (216, 176): 4932, (216, 163): 8900, (163, 217): 8901, (146, 32): 8751, (216, 186): 1221, (186, 217): 1221, (216, 182): 1686, (182, 217): 1686, (143, 217): 23252, (136, 216): 4289, (217, 147): 5376, (147, 217): 90, (147, 10): 76, (32, 219): 4379, (219, 155): 12, (155, 32): 12, (217, 129): 8747, (129, 217): 8746, (217, 139): 3741, (139, 217): 93, (217, 137): 6603, (137, 32): 3035, (216, 164): 706, (164, 217): 706, (216, 169): 2344, (169, 217): 2344, (216, 178): 1599, (178, 217): 1599, (147, 32): 2459, (134, 216): 1499, (134, 32): 3081, (217, 148): 773, (148, 217): 773, (167, 216): 2953, (216, 174): 2497, (174, 217): 2497, (136, 219): 255, (219, 159): 3988, (159, 217): 268, (147, 216): 2751, (216, 166): 921, (166, 217): 1085, (137, 217): 3531, (176, 32): 1337, (219, 150): 1682, (150, 32): 1682, (167, 219): 3789, (159, 32): 3704, (216, 161): 2782, (161, 217): 2782, (217, 140): 2519, (140, 32): 1777, (216, 180): 2124, (180, 217): 2124, (216, 184): 853, (184, 217): 853, (140, 10): 605, (133, 32): 1328, (139, 216): 2976, (140, 219): 134, (219, 162): 510, (162, 32): 338, (219, 151): 603, (151, 32): 603, (177, 216): 1197, (170, 32): 17, (216, 172): 3317, (172, 217): 3317, (216, 171): 1414, (171, 217): 1414, (143, 219): 1256, (219, 165): 1257, (165, 32): 1042, (217, 141): 2633, (141, 32): 2080, (219, 154): 1972, (154, 32): 1972, (138, 216): 1618, (139, 32): 556, (144, 219): 957, (219, 166): 957, (166, 32): 791, (219, 153): 68, (153, 32): 68, (10, 219): 199, (219, 158): 199, (158, 32): 199, (219, 152): 22, (152, 32): 22, (134, 219): 270, (162, 216): 158, (132, 32): 110, (141, 10): 454, (141, 219): 99, (219, 173): 99, (173, 32): 84, (168, 32): 9, (136, 32): 49, (128, 219): 40, (219, 167): 38, 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3, (103, 104): 3, (104, 116): 3, (40, 67): 1, (67, 41): 1, (41, 32): 2, (32, 50): 1, (50, 48): 2, (48, 48): 1, (48, 55): 1, (55, 45): 1, (45, 50): 1, (48, 50): 1, (50, 52): 1, (52, 32): 1, (80, 114): 3, (114, 111): 9, (111, 106): 3, (106, 101): 3, (101, 99): 5, (99, 116): 3, (116, 10): 1, (32, 76): 1, (76, 105): 1, (105, 99): 4, (99, 101): 5, (101, 110): 2, (110, 115): 2, (115, 101): 4, (101, 58): 1, (58, 32): 2, (67, 114): 1, (114, 101): 4, (101, 97): 3, (97, 116): 11, (116, 105): 9, (105, 118): 2, (118, 101): 5, (101, 32): 13, (111, 109): 2, (109, 109): 1, (109, 111): 2, (115, 32): 17, (32, 65): 2, (65, 116): 1, (116, 116): 2, (116, 114): 3, (105, 98): 2, (98, 117): 3, (117, 116): 3, (32, 51): 1, (51, 46): 1, (46, 48): 1, (48, 10): 1, (84, 104): 3, (104, 105): 6, (105, 115): 12, (32, 99): 12, (99, 111): 7, (121, 32): 9, (32, 111): 8, (111, 102): 6, (102, 32): 6, (32, 116): 16, (104, 101): 3, (116, 101): 12, (32, 105): 10, (99, 97): 4, (97, 114): 2, (101, 102): 1, (102, 117): 1, (117, 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The most common pair is ...

print(sorted(((v,k) for k,v in stats.items()), reverse=True))

sorted by valuev to get the most common pairs first

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(7712, (144, 32)), (7034, (217, 130)), (7034, (130, 217)), (6848, (217, 128)), (6829, (167, 217)), (6808, (128, 217)), (6675, (143, 32)), (6603, (217, 137)), (6122, (216, 179)), (6122, (179, 217)), (5991, (216, 175)), (5945, (175, 217)), (5806, (143, 216)), (5376, (217, 147)), (5260, (165, 217)), (5088, (216, 165)), (4932, (216, 176)), (4481, (10, 217)), (4379, (32, 219)), (4364, (216, 173)), (4364, (173, 217)), (4289, (136, 216)), (3988, (219, 159)), (3789, (167, 219)), (3741, (217, 139)), (3704, (159, 32)), (3531, (137, 217)), (3317, (216, 172)), (3317, (172, 217)), (3255, (176, 216)), (3081, (134, 32)), (3035, (137, 32)), (2976, (139, 216)), (2953, (167, 216)), (2843, (142, 10)), (2782, (216, 161)), (2782, (161, 217)), (2751, (147, 216)), (2633, (217, 141)), (2519, (217, 140)), (2497, (216, 174)), (2497, (174, 217)), (2459, (147, 32)), (2344, (216, 169)), (2344, (169, 217)), (2316, (132, 216)), (2124, (216, 180)), (2124, (180, 217)), (2080, (141, 32)), (2074, (216, 181)), (2071, 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(48, 48)), (1, (48, 10)), (1, (47, 117)), (1, (47, 116)), (1, (47, 47)), (1, (47, 10)), (1, (46, 49)), (1, (46, 48)), (1, (45, 50)), (1, (41, 10)), (1, (40, 85)), (1, (40, 84)), (1, (40, 67)), (1, (32, 119)), (1, (32, 114)), (1, (32, 110)), (1, (32, 108)), (1, (32, 107)), (1, (32, 101)), (1, (32, 86)), (1, (32, 85)), (1, (32, 82)), (1, (32, 76)), (1, (32, 68)), (1, (32, 66)), (1, (32, 51)), (1, (32, 50)), (1, (32, 49))]

top_pair = max(stats, key=stats.get) top_pair

Our most common pair is (217, 142) which is at the top of our list (123396, (217, 142) occuring 123396 times.

chr(217), chr(142)

('Ù', '\x8e')

Swapping the pair for a single token

``` def get_stats(ids): counts = {} for pair in zip(ids, idx[1:]): counts[pair] = counts.get(pair, 0) + 1 return counts

def merge(ids, pair, idx): newids = [] i = 0 while i < len(ids): if i < len(ids) - 1 and ids[i] == pair[0] and ids[i+1] == pair[1]: newids.append(idx) i += 2 else: newids.append(ids[i]) i += 1 return newids

print(merge([5, 6, 6, 7, 9, 1], (6, 7), 99)) `` Replace apair(6, 7) in a list[5, 6, 6, 7, 9, 1]of numbers calledidswith a single tokenidx` 99

[5, 6, 99, 9, 1]

We have 0-255 tokens, to replace the most common pair with a new token 256:

``` tokens2 = merge(tokens, top_pair, 256)

print(tokens2)

print("length: ", len(tokens2)) ``` length: 1237147

``` vocab_size = 276 num_merges = vocab_size - 256 ids = list(tokens)

merges = {} for i in range(num_merges): stats = get_stats(ids) pair = max(stats, key=stats.get) idx = 256 + i print(f'merging {pair} into a new token {idx}') ids = merge(ids, pair, idx) merges[pair] = idx ```

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_script_in_Unicode

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Why relay hints are important

Recently Coracle has removed support for following relay hints in Nostr event references.

Supposedly Coracle is now relying only on public key hints and kind:10002 events to determine where to fetch events from a user. That is a catastrophic idea that destroys much of Nostr's flexibility for no gain at all.

• Someone makes a post inside a community (either a NIP-29 community or a NIP-87 community) and others want to refer to that post in discussions in the external Nostr world of kind:1s -- now that cannot work because the person who created the post doesn't have the relays specific to those communities in their outbox list;
• There is a discussion happening in a niche relay, for example, a relay that can only be accessed by the participants of a conference for the duration of that conference -- since that relay is not in anyone's public outbox list, it's impossible for anyone outside of the conference to ever refer to these events;
• Some big public relays, say, relay.damus.io, decide to nuke their databases or periodically delete old events, a user keeps using that big relay as their outbox because it is fast and reliable, but chooses to archive their old events in a dedicated archival relay, say, cellar.nostr.wine, while prudently not including that in their outbox list because that would make no sense -- now it is impossible for anyone to refer to old notes from this user even though they are publicly accessible in cellar.nostr.wine;
• There are topical relays that curate content relating to niche (non-microblogging) topics, say, cooking recipes, and users choose to publish their recipes to these relays only -- but now they can't refer to these relays in the external Nostr world of kind:1s because these topical relays are not in their outbox lists.
• Suppose a user wants to maintain two different identities under the same keypair, say, one identity only talks about soccer in English, while the other only talks about art history in French, and the user very prudently keeps two different kind:10002 events in two different sets of "indexer" relays (or does it in some better way of announcing different relay sets) -- now one of this user's audiences cannot ever see notes created by him with their other persona, one half of the content of this user will be inacessible to the other half and vice-versa.
• If for any reason a relay does not want to accept events of a certain kind a user may publish to other relays, and it would all work fine if the user referenced that externally-published event from a normal event, but now that externally-published event is not reachable because the external relay is not in the user's outbox list.
• If someone, say, Alex Jones, is hard-banned everywhere and cannot event broadcast kind:10002 events to any of the commonly used index relays, that person will now appear as banned in most clients: in an ideal world in which clients followed nprofile and other relay hints Alex Jones could still live a normal Nostr life: he would print business cards with his nprofile instead of an npub and clients would immediately know from what relay to fetch his posts. When other users shared his posts or replied to it, they would include a relay hint to his personal relay and others would be able to see and then start following him on that relay directly -- now Alex Jones's events cannot be read by anyone that doesn't already know his relay.

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The vision of the "new man" proposed by Guevara aspired to create individuals deeply committed to socialist values, completely detached from the individualistic mentality inherent in capitalism. The UMAP (1965-1968), conceived as centers where young Cubans would actively participate in production, represented the fertile ground for the germination of this new model of citizen, shaped by the principles of solidarity and dedication to the common good. However, this "noble" aspiration was overshadowed by controversy. As they began to be implemented, strong criticisms emerged regarding the working conditions and restrictions on individual freedoms. How severe were these restrictions? Were the criticisms exaggerated? Let's see.

Heil Hitler or Heil Castro?

The UMAP internees were transported in convoys from different provinces to Camagüey, where the camps were located. There, they were subjected to a process of "reeducation" consisting of strenuous agricultural labor, ideological indoctrination, humiliation, mistreatment, and torture. Guess who the inmates were who ended up in the UMAP? Yes, although it might surprise you, they were mostly young people considered "antisocial" or "counterrevolutionary" due to their sexual orientation, religious beliefs, political affiliation, or critical attitude towards the Cuban revolutionary process. These individuals worked 10 to 12 hours a day, from sunrise to sunset, without rest or recreation. The food was deficient and of poor quality, the water was unsanitary, and the hygienic conditions were precarious. The barracks were overcrowded, without electricity or ventilation. The latrines were open pits, and there were no showers. The internees had no access to medical care or medications and suffered from diseases such as malaria, dysentery, tuberculosis, and scabies.

The inmates were constantly monitored by armed guards, dogs, and electrified fences. They had no right to communicate with their families or receive visits. Those who attempted to escape or protest were severely punished with beatings, isolation, confinement in punishment cells, or execution. Does this sound familiar? I bet it does. Homosexuals, religious individuals, or intellectuals were subjected to mockery, insults, threats, and sexual assaults by the guards and other inmates. Some were forced to participate in degrading acts such as human cockfights, initiation rituals, or mock weddings. In short, the process of creating the new man was in full swing.

Some data

According to former intelligence director Norberto Fuentes, out of approximately 35,000 internees, 507 ended up in psychiatric wards, 72 died from torture, and 180 committed suicide. Some famous people who went through these cruelties include Jaime Ortega (Cardinal and Archbishop of Havana), Carlos L. Alas (singer and composer), Pablo Milanés (singer and composer), Félix L. Viera (writer and journalist), Héctor Santiago (playwright and choreographer), among many others, some not as well known.

Despite the Cuban government dissolving them in 1970, following international protests and the visit of French writer Jean-Paul Sartre, it never acknowledged their existence or apologized to the victims. Many of the UMAP survivors suffered psychological trauma, social marginalization, and forced exile. Their stories are a testament to human resistance and dignity in the face of barbarism.

Forgive, forget? No

The UMAP were one of the cruelest expressions of repression and human rights violations in Cuba. In their attempt to merge production with individual transformation, they became a microcosm of revolutionary complexities. The utopia of the "new man" clashed with the reality of imposed limitations, sparking an internal debate on the applicability of ideals in practice. The UMAP experience offers profound lessons on the need to balance social transformation with respect for individual autonomy, a lesson relevant not only for Cuba but for any society seeking to redefine itself through revolutionary changes.

You might be interested:

• The Face of the Cambodian Genocide
• Is the Futute a Super App for Everything?
• The Extermination of Sparrows

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Disclaimer: Beware, there be dragons... Deploying your own version of npubcash-server is highly experimental. Do not use this in production yet. If you do deploy it, please make sure to leave your feedback with me.

Prerequisites

Before we dive in, you'll need a few things:

1. Blink API Key: npubcash-server uses Blink API for payment callbacks. If you don’t have a Blink account yet, sign up here.
2. Postgres: npubcash-server utilizes a Postgres database for storage.
3. fly.io Account and flyctl: While you can deploy npubcash-server anywhere, this guide focuses on fly.io and its CLI tool, flyctl.

Setup

Step 1: Clone the Repository

First, clone the npubcash-server repository, specifically the migrations branch, as it contains the necessary deployment scripts. Don’t forget to clone all submodules recursively.

zsh git clone -b migrations --recurse-submodules https://github.com/cashubtc/npubcash-server.git cd npubcash-server

Step 2: Create fly.toml Configuration

Next, create your fly.toml file to configure your deployment.

zsh nvim fly.toml

Here's a sample configuration. Adjust the environment variables to match your setup:

```toml app = "npubcash-server" primary_region = "ams"

[build]

[http_service] internal_port = 8000 force_https = true auto_stop_machines = true auto_start_machines = true min_machines_running = 0 processes = ["app"]

[[vm]] memory = "512mb" cpu_kind = "shared" cpus = 1

[env] NODE_ENV = "production" PGUSER = "" PGPASSWORD = "" PGHOST = "" PGDATABASE = "" PGPORT = "" MINTURL = "" BLINK_API_KEY = "" BLINK_WALLET_ID = "" BLINK_URL = "https://api.blink.sv/graphql" HOSTNAME = "" JWT_SECRET = "" ZAP_SECRET_KEY = "" LNURL_MIN_AMOUNT = "" LNURL_MAX_AMOUNT = "" NPC_SERVER_URL = "" ```

Note: fly.io offers additional security for sensitive environment variables through secrets, which are encrypted and never exposed directly. Consider using secrets for sensitive data like your Blink or Nostr key. Learn more here.

Deploying

With your configuration ready, it’s time to deploy!

zsh fly launch

When prompted, choose to use the existing fly.toml file by inputting y. Fly.io might suggest deploying a Postgres instance, but since we're using an external Postgres instance, adjust the settings as needed through their web interface. Watch the build logs in your terminal, and once completed, your instance of npubcash-server is live. Congrats!

Setting Up a Custom Domain

To fully utilize npubcash-server as an LNURL server, you’ll need a custom domain. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Get the IP Address: Use flyctl to list your IP addresses.

zsh fly ips list

Copy the IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.

1. Create DNS Records: Set up an A record with your domain provider using the IPv4 address and a AAAA record using the IPv6 address.

2. Request an SSL Certificate: For encrypted traffic, request a Let’s Encrypt certificate.

zsh fly certs add <your domain name>

Note: DNS propagation can take some time. Ensure your machine is running and try connecting to the domain once the DNS records are updated. Fly.io will verify the DNS setup when traffic starts coming in.

Wrapping up

That is it... Hopefully by now your very own instance of npubcash-server is running and reachable on your own domain. If you got this far, please reach out to me and let me know. Now please go ahead and try to break it. If you do, please open an issue so that I can fix it :)

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Get On Nostr To Get Sats

This is not another orange pill. There are no more orange pill books to be written. Like Satoshi said, "If you don't believe me or don't get it, I'm sorry, bur I don't have time to convince you."

This is not about reading charts or looking for dildos that would make a great pattern for an ugly Christmas sweater. I offer no price predictions because in 150 years, your great, great, great, great, great, great grandchildren will read about the fractional reserve fiat ponzi scheme in history books written by large language models. Meanwhile, fiat is an endangered species. I understand most people come to bitcoin for the fiat gains. I suspect my blog would be more popular if I wrote things like bitcoin will reach $1,000,000 in 48-72 hours according to my scribbles transcribed over a price chart. Sorry, I can't tell you what the fiat price of bitcoin will be within 72 hours or 72 years. I don't have a crystal ball. I don't know how to measure the scarcest asset in the world against this:

This is a guide designed to teach you how to use bitcoin as peer to peer electronic cash and store your wealth for seven generations. I would like to turn it into a book and sell more books than the woman who wrote Harry Potter, but I also think it is important to keep this information free for anyone who cannot afford it. The amount of money printing is making me more and more concerned about fiscal stability of the global financial system. This is not financial advice. It is a life jacket. Think of it as a seat cushion in an airplane. I hope you never need this flotation device, but I want it available, just in case. I hope our great senile leaders can fix this, but I wouldn't hold my breath, so I want to teach people how to use bitcoin before it's too late. But first, let's pop the purple pill..=

In the first chapter, I showed you the secret message Satoshi left in the genesis block, "Chancellor on the brink of second bailout for banks." In the second chapter, I wrote about why the Cypherpunks wanted private, electronic cash in the first place. The purpose of this chapter is to teach you how to use a custodial bitcoin wallet on a corner of the Internet where people use bitcoin for electronic payments. Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer electronic cash system that does not require a corporation or government. Nostr is The Internet without any corporations or government required to operate. If you sell stuff on Amazon, you must pay fees to Amazon. Therefore, Amazon is your master. If you sell stuff on a nostr powered marketplace like Shopstr, you have no master.

Covid taught us the collective tend towards authoritarianism during times of crisis(perceived or otherwise). The Twitter Files taught us there is a partnership with legacy social media and agents of the United States Government. If a legacy social media company in the United States is not controlled by a U.S. corporation, expect them to ban it unless it can be sold to an US corporation. If the government trending towards a "closed society" cuts off your bank account for protesting forced vaccinations, these communication networks become important. Nostr makes sending payments to bitcioners as easy as Venmo without any government imposed red tape.

The Social Bitcoin Payment Layer

Nostr has become the de-facto, social bitcoin payment layer. Most people still think of it as a boring alternative to addictive social media like Twitter, but it is much more than this. This guide is published on habla.news a website that allows anyone with an npub to publish long-form content. People can send me sats for this content and I can send sats to content creators and developers.

Nostr has a marketplace similar to what you might find on Zuck's face tracking book. It has YouTube like video and twitter spaces like audio. To use these tools, you will first need to create a public/private key pair. Your public key, npub, can be shared with anyone. Your private key, nsec, must remain a secret. If your nsec is compromised, your identity is compromised and we can no longer trust your notes are from you. That would suck, but it's good practice for storing bitcoin keys. If your identity gets compromised, you could spin up a new one. If you lose the keys to your life savings, it won't be so easy to get it back.

Current, A KYC Free Custodial Bitcoin Social Wallet

Current Tutorial

Nostr is a decentralized communications protocol that stands for notes and other stuff transmitted by relay

• Available on Google Play and The App Store.

• Available in the jurisdiction with the most draconian anti-privacy laws.

• Uses a 12 word backup

• Gives you a nostr key pair.that can be used with all nostr services.

• Includes a free custodial lightning address.

Keep in mind that this is a custodial wallet so not your keys not your bitcoin applies. This is a beginner wallet that allows anyone on the nostr network to send you sats, but you don't want to use this for your life savings. The wallet also has cutting edge features like data vending machines that allow you to pay for AI generated images and chats. You can even use AI to turn text to voice, but we will not cover these advanced features in this guide.

To get started, download the App at https://app.getcurrent.io

Current has an excellent Guide here.

Video Tutorial

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No grants, just haters

The amount of criticism and defensive rhetoric lobbed at us for our no-grant policy has merely confirmed for us that this action is necessary.

Applying for grants is not a bad thing, but neither is not-applying for grants. They are merely competing funding models and funding models SHOULD compete. It is only when developers have multiple attractive funding models to choose from, that they are as sovereign as their users are. It is only when grant-givers feel comfortable being selective and rejecting applications, that grants are targeted and efficient.

--> Some things would not be built without grants. --> Some things would be built too slowly without grants. --> Most developers do not receive grants and this is correct. --> All developers should have a viable alternative to grants. --> All developers profit from the work of grant-recipients, indirectly, as they work through the kinks and establish reusable algorithms or communal infrastructure.

This won't hurt much

We think we're doing everyone a favor -- even the people who are organizing and receiving grants -- as we're normalizing a grant offramp.

Thank us, later. Or throw more tomatoes. Whichever you like. Free country.

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Written By Alex Mrema

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Europe’s premium football competition is set to take off in next to no time on the 14th of June with Germany as hosts for the next four weeks. The continent’s best will take on a long, gritty and unprecedented journey towards bringing glory back to their home nations. A glance at the countries set to feature in the championships this summer indicates that throughout the competition, we are assured of great, mouth-watering games to keep our eyes on the screen for one full month. My article will provide a scope in to the games of the first three groups in the competition and what they have in store for us.

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GROUP A

GAME: GERMANY VS HUNGARY DATE: 19th June 2024 TIME: 17:00 BST

This will be the second game of the tournament for both sides. It has the potential to be a do-or-die for either side depending on their first results. Germany being the home side are hoping to put aside their weak performances from the previous three tournaments (World Cup 2018, Euro 2020 and World Cup 2022). They carry a relatively young squad which also has a mix of experience from the likes of Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich. Their midfield will be the make or break of their progress in the tournament, let’s see how they will handle their first real challenge in the form of Hungary. Nemzeti Tizenegy emerged as a side to watch in the last Euros due to their passionate performances that saw them manage to steal a point against Germany in Munich and a point from France in Budapest. They play a flawless style of football and are capable of stringing passes high up the pitch that can pull quick goals, if underestimated, the Hungarians can sting you. Plus, they don’t need much motivation as their passionate fans travel in great numbers, ready to rally their team forward.

GAME: GERMANY VS SWITZERLAND DATE: 23rd June 2024 TIME: 20:00 BST

Germany’s rocky record in the past three tournaments have tarnished the fear factor that they used to carry like the teams of the past. In addition, with this being head coach Julian Nagelsmann’s first major tournament with the Germans, it brings one to question whether he is capable of bringing back Die Mannschaft the respect they once had on the European stage? This is not a worry though for the Switzerland squad. An experienced squad that have stayed together in many tournaments and are aware of what needs to be done to get out of the group stage. They are looking to break the barrier that stops them from getting past the round of 16 and (at times) the quarter-finals, the task of playing Germany as their last group game is difficult and whatever the situation will be at the time, the Germans must be aware that the Swiss will come out guns blazing in hope of getting a result that will lead to them qualifying for the next round.

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GROUP B GAME: SPAIN VS CROATIA DATE: 15th June 2024 TIME: 17:00 BST

Age is just a number for this Croatian squad that keeps on giving fairytale performances in major tournaments. The Chequered Ones carry a fighting spirit that sees them fight to the final whistle when they are down and when they are up- well you don't want that to happen to your country as they will run the ball around their midfield and tire out their opponents within twenty minutes. They are a well rounded and balanced squad.This game is going to be a revenge game as they were knocked out of Euro 2020 by the Spanish in a thrilling round of 16 game that ended 5-3. Can they do it? Well the Spanish would like to have a word about that. This young Spanish squad is aiming to bring something the last few Spanish sides have failed to bring into tournaments- hunger. The expectation upon the young shoulders of Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Pedri and the rest of the young group is to bring a hustle and hunger against all sides while the experienced figures of Rodri, Morata and Jesus Navas are there to adjust and lead the Spaniards through any rocky situations. This game against the Croats is an interesting test for them as both sides like to control the game. A must watch!

GAME: SPAIN VS ITALY DATE: 20th June 2024 TIME: 20:00 BST

The Azzurri enter the tournament as defending champions but do not look likely to retain it- they are out to prove people wrong. This Italian squad are defensively stacked with the likes of Bastoni, Caliafori and Dimarco. It is clear that this squad is set on stopping the goals from going in and allowing their offense to flow- particularly off of counter-attacks. However this is their first tournament since Euro 2008 without either of their defensive pillars; Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, which teams- such as Spain- are looking to capitalize on. The Spanish midfielders will be looking for long passes to their offensive players that will break the Italian wall, great passers such as Pedri and Rodri are critical for this game. This is also a repeat of their classic Euro 2020 semi-final that went in the Italians favor, if we are going to get a repeat of even half of that game, then we are in for a treat!

GAME: ALBANIA VS SPAIN DATE: 24th June 2024 TIME: 20:00 BST

Albania are determined to prove that they are not here to make up the numbers and their qualifying campaign was not a fluke. The Shqipet have been placed in a difficult group that puts them in the unfortunate position as the underdog for every game of the group stages, they will look to capture points in any possible situation. They will look at the aggressive forward- Armando Broja to provide the goals throughout the competition, with his abrasive style of play, goals may come his way. But, La Furia Roja are determined to prove a point from the outset of the tournament and will most likely play a style of football that aims to torture all opponents(most likely by retaining possession of the ball). The problem with this is that one quick counter can hurt Spain- hopefully Albania have done their homework on that.

GAME: CROATIA VS ITALY DATE: 24th June 2024 TIME: 20:00 BST

This game is happening in the last match day and can carry out an importance in deciding how the group pans out. Italy and Croatia is bound to be a jam packed fixture that is likely to be seperated by a goal. Both sides like to possess the game and are most potent with the ball as well as the tempo of the game in their control- this will likely cause for tactical changes from either(or both) of the managers on how to approach the game and their opponents. Ultimately, this game is bound to be a great tactical battle!

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GROUP C GAME: DENMARK VS ENGLAND DATE: 20th June 2024 TIME: 17:00 BST

The Danish Dynamite look to get revenge for their heartbreaking and controversial loss to England in the semifinals of Euro 2020. Denmark are squad that have now moved away from the “dark horse” ranking of European football and now pose themselves as a side that can cause a threat to all participating nations, no matter the gap in star power.Denmark are well rounded and composed, which can secure wins thanks to their solid defense. On the other hand, the Three Lions have come to Germany with a star studded squad that can go all the way. Gareth Southgate has moved away from his traditional squad and has added fresh, youthful faces such as Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo to the squad. This creates a pacey and skillful attacking unit for England, that can be a problem for the rather unhurried Danish defense.

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One of the things I'm blessed with is dinner with lots of relatives every night.

Every now and then, Grandma gets chatty over dinner. I've taken notes and hope to spin a story to share some history and culture.

Part 1: Charcoal Penpals

My paternal grandma grew up in Ruifang, a coal mining town. Anything before my great-grandfather is just tombstones, so it's hard to pinpoint exactly where their story begins. From what I can gather, her family had stayed in the mountains for generations.

Grandma wasn't the typical coal miner's daughter—she wasn't typical anything. A head taller and then some, with a face that didn't look very Asian, she certainly stood out. However, the most special thing about her wasn't her appearance; it was her education. She went on to become a principal of an elementary school and even ran the kindergarten I attended. She graduated from high school, where her peers were all Japanese. Taiwan was a colony of the Japanese Empire from 1895 to 1945. At the time Grandma was in school, the typical education was probably a few years of elementary school, with two types: one for the Japanese and the other to serve them.

The coal in the mountains provided opportunities many didn't have. I've been told by many that our family is incredibly traditional, yet Grandma's education alone puts her father on the extreme progressive side of the spectrum. Grandma was the golden child and took on the task of caring for her three little brothers and two sisters because her mother was often very ill. At present, all her brothers have passed on, and only her sisters remain (and by God, they are still incredibly chatty).

So, at dinner, I'm spinning the lazy Susan around to get Grandma the first dibs on pan-fried fish, and I asked, "Grandma, what was your first trip outside of Taiwan?"

"Oh gosh, that would be so long ago." At first, she'd rehash the story about her first trip to Cleveland, which I've heard many times, but Dad quickly gets in her ear that I was asking about something that happened decades earlier.

"Tell him about the microwave you brought home."

A decade after WWII, the Nationalists had taken over, and with it, the coal in the mountains had slowed down. My great-grandfather was thrown in jail for a few years on tax issues during the regime transition, leaving my grandma to keep the lights on. The coal business is a dirty one, after all. Things were very tough, especially for educators, but the family made it through. Great-grandfather was always very grateful for how Grandma held things down, and now that times were finally better, he wanted to enjoy life. It was time for a nice vacation to Japan, and he wanted his daughter to accompany him.

It's funny to think that Grandma went to school thinking she was Japanese, knowing all the geography and history from textbooks but never setting foot there until after she had five kids—fed them sushi rolls with pork floss. The irony is that her children were going through the same thing, only instead of Japan, it was the Republic of China—but I digress, that's another story. Grandma was obviously excited; the trip was set to be a few months away.

It's hard to imagine what a big deal traveling was back then. Dressed in suits with an entire family entourage for send-offs even at the train station was a common sight. So, considering that, this trip to get on a plane meant a lot.

Grandma was so excited that she went home to start writing letters. Every now and then, classmates would write letters to Grandma about how much they missed Taiwan. For many Japanese who left after the war, leaving Taiwan was like being ripped away from the home they grew up in.

Grandma was in a good mood; she always eats more when she's chatty. My mom's delicious braised eggs are no longer too salty for her to consume. "I wrote back to every friend I had in Japan, saying that I was visiting Tokyo in a few months. I listed all the things I wanted to see, all the things I wanted to do in the month I was there, and all the things I wanted to bring home. How nice would it be to reunite? I can't wait to see my friends finally!"

We really take for granted how global communications are today. Grandma had no idea if any of her letters would be received because some of her addresses were decades old, and there was no way to know if any of her mail would be opened for suspicion of sensitive content under martial law. These days, we can send private messages over any number of encrypted channels instantly. Heck, streaming point-to-point real-time video globally all day isn't out of reach either.

Eventually, Grandma got a response back just a couple of weeks before she was scheduled to leave.

The classmate who wrote back was her rival in math, who just couldn't ever crack first place and hated losing to a girl.

"I don't remember the contents of the letter, but he sent a wonderful poem and told me to visit a particular shrine. He added, 'Madame, Japan isn't Taipei with only a handful of hotels. There are thousands of hotels in Tokyo. How am I supposed to find you with only a date if you don't give me the name of where you are staying?'"

"Oh crap, how did I forget about that?" Grandma seldom presents herself as anything short of brilliant, so hearing her poke fun at her younger self was hilarious. By now, I'm filling up her empty bowl with some radish soup, as my mom left the table to start slicing up some mangoes.

I don't think even my generation realizes the conundrum here. There's no "share location" button to send in an envelope, and it's impossible to know when a letter sent back is received. Even leaving a phone number doesn't solve the issue either. What if the other party is a day away from you when you call, and you're moving on to the next destination? What would you do?

So, my grandma originally thought that meeting up with her old classmate wasn't going to happen, but how could that be? The classmate in the story appears in my dad's stories too.

"So how did you end up meeting up?"

"I got a phone call from my classmate mere hours after we checked in to the hotel. He called five hotels before finding me."

"How did you know I was staying here?" "I asked around. The list of hotels that Taiwanese tour groups choose is very short. It's good that it is this one; I'm not too far away. I will be in Tokyo for a week. Let me show your family around."

The classmate was some sort of manager at NEC. He was most interested in helping my grandma fill out her number one priority on her shopping list: a washing machine.

Grandma ended up bringing home a microwave.

Part 2: Microwave and Taxes

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Introduction

The emergence of decentralized social networks with sovereign identities (e.g. Nostr is a pivotal moment for the web, and it comes at the perfect time. In the age of AI, where it's getting cheaper and cheaper to impersonate people, distort videos and images, or just make them up, how is it possible to know what's true? What does truth even mean these days?

These are questions I will not attempt to answer. However, even if the ontology of truth has eluded philosophers forever, a more practical approach is needed if the Web is not to degenerate into a nihilistic place where nothing is real, or worse, a place where everything requires identity verification and the approval of a central authority.

In this paper, you will find a definition of the social graph, principles for thinking about it, and practical ideas for using it for DoS prevention, social discovery, anti-impersonation, accurate ratings, and more. You will also learn about alternative mechanisms that can be used in conjunction with social graph analysis to provide more compelling and complete solutions.

Social Graph

First, what is a graph? A graph G is a mathematical structure consisting of a set of nodes or vertices V and a set of edges E.

In mathematical notation, we write G = (V,E).

Edges are defined by a relation on the set V x V = {(v,u) : v,u in V }; for example, if node v and node u are related (e.g. v follows u), then the pair (v,u) is contained in the set E. In the notation

E = { (v,u) in V^2 : v is related to u }

The relationship can be symmetrical or asymmetrical, distinguishing between undirected and directed graphs.

A social graph is simply a graph in which the nodes are human entities (such as individuals, companies, groups, etc.) and the edges represent some form of social relationship, such as being friends with, following, or being zapped.

Before we go any further, we need to define another important notion, that of a neighborhood.

The neighborhood of a set of vertices S subset of V in G is another set of vertices whose defining property is to be connected to a vertex in S. In mathematical notation

N_G(S) = { u in V : exist s in S, (s,u) in E }

What problem is the social graph solving? The answer is many, in many different ways and forms. We are talking about using it as a defense mechanism against impersonation, as a way to prevent DoS attacks, to facilitate social discovery and connections, and to calculate more accurate ratings. But before we dive into the implementations, I ask you to pause for a moment to understand the magnitude of what we are discussing.

Principles

Don't fall into the trap of thinking that the engineers at YouTube were evil when they designed their algorithm. As the saying goes, the road to hell (read: open-mouth theater) is paved with good intentions (read: the desire to over-optimize engagement).

If your implementation is successful, people's behavior will be affected. That's why it's important to establish principles that can guide designers and developers in creating systems that are healthier than the world we're leaving behind.

Principle of least interference

A good rule of thumb when designing systems that affect social dynamics is to follow the principle of least interference.

Principle of least interference: solve the problem by implementing whatever mechanism has the least possible impact on social dynamics.

As an heuristic based on this principle, it is generally better to focus on solving only one problem at a time, since it is unlikely that solving multiple problems at once will not lead to a greater impact on those social dynamics.

A great example to analyze is the WoT score implemented by Coracle, which tries to "reduce spam, impostors, and objectionable content", all at once.

Let's start by analyzing how it works as an anti-impersonation mechanism.

If you search for 'Lyn Alden', it is very likely (if you are part of a "good" network) that the npub with the highest WoT is the real Lyn, while all others are impersonators.

However, a simple warning icon above all other Lyns would have accomplished the same goal without introducing a rating that can alter social dynamics.

In fact, the WoT score represents the opinion of the crowd around you, which doesn't offer any nuance when comparing the reputation of different real people. Crowd thinking is one of the biggest problems of the world we are leaving, and it would be a silly exercise to bring it with us.

Besides, we do not walk around with a number on our forehead in meatspace, nor should we in cyberspace, even if that number depends on the observer.

There is also another, more fundamental problem, which is that the user v only has information about a limited subset of the network, namely N_G^2(v) = N_G(N_G(v)), where G is the graph defined by the relation "follow OR mute" relation.

Therefore, if you set the WoT threshold above zero, you won't see anyone outside of N_G^2(v), which certainly prevents spam, but at the cost of discoverability.

We'll come back to how to design a more effective anti-impersonation system later.

Principle of Relativity in cyberspace

The current Web, and our societies in general, are built on an outdated paradigm that relies on and requires consensus about what is true, false, good, or bad. Unspeakable atrocities have been committed to achieve and maintain such consensus.

However, we must move beyond this legacy of the past if we are to usher in a new era of freedom.

The notion of a commonly shared belief or social truth is as dead in this new millennium as God was in the 19th century.

Principle of Relativity in Cyberspace: You cannot and should not dictate what is true or false, what is good content or bad content or spam, for another person.

If you do, you will simply be replacing the beast with a new set of beliefs. It's true that there are many different clients to choose from, but there were many different web browsers back in the day, and that didn't end well.

The reality is that a global agreement on things has seldom been necessary. In fact, relative canonicality can be achieved without the need for a central authority.

Wikifreedia (a nostr alternative to Wikipedia, as you have probably guessed) fully embraces this idea of relative canonicality. Each topic contains multiple entries; there is no single source of truth that aims or claims to be neutral. Of course, this doesn't mean that all entries are equally good or useful. On the contrary, there is a very opinionated and biased way of sorting them, which depends on the observer. Regardless of the specific implementation (again, number on the forehead), this is the way to go, this is relativity in cyberspace.

There is no Global

This point is arguably a corollary of the previous principle, but it's so important that it needs to be fully explained. The notion of global is also dead.

Despite being the largest indexer in the world, Google only indexes a small portion of the web. The engineering challenges behind indexing absolutely every person and piece of content in an ever-growing, open and hostile decentralized network will likely exacerbate this outcome: Nostr will outgrow every index.

As spammers become more sophisticated, crawlers will have to become more selective, limiting the percentage of the network that is indexed. Therefore, as a client designer or developer, you really only have a limited view of what's happening.

This reinforces the statement that you cannot decide for someone else what is good or bad, true or false. You can't possibly know, because what you have is a local, limited view, just like everyone else's.

Let's take Nostr Band for example. As much as I appreciate their cool statistics, it's important to know their limitations. The version of Trust Rank that Nostr Band implements:

1. runs on the subset of the network they are aware of
2. uses an arbitrarily chosen set of NIP05 providers for determining the so called good seeds

This approach is fine if it's used to defend the service provider against spammers (see DoS prevention section for improvements).

However, such an arbitrary view (all are, but some less than others) shouldn't be imposed on the end user, but only used as a way for the service provider to select the customers it wants to serve.

Principle of natural patterns

I believe that technology is made for people, so it should serve us and improve our quality of life. We shouldn't adapt to technology, technology should adapt to us.

This context is no exception to the rule. Humans are social creatures, and our social dynamics and behaviors have evolved through our long history. Therefore, before introducing new and artificial social dynamics, it's wiser to mimic the natural dynamics that have evolved with us for millennia.

Principle of natural patterns: When in doubt, try to mimic the social dynamics of meatspace

For example, in meatspace, a friend of a friend is not a stranger, but it's not a friend either. It's something in between, and a good candidate for a potential future friend.

Another example is something that will hit home if you've ever been to a bitcoin conference. When you're among people with the same interests, and I would argue mostly overlapping values, even if you've never met them, you can't say they're strangers.

Examples abound, so there is really no reason to try to impose any artificial dynamics before exhausting what nature has given us.

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To summarize, we take from this section three principles that will inform our analysis and design decisions going forward:

• The principle of least interference
• The principle of relativity in cyberspace
• The principle of natural patterns

The Problems

Finally, we can start discussing some concrete problems and ways to solve them. There are several well-defined problems that social graph analysis can help with. Again, it's important to define them well if we want to follow the principle of least interference.

The first problem we will analyze is protection against impersonation, one of the most important pieces to get right.

Anti-impersonation

Social endorsement

Who is the real Giacomo? In this case, it's pretty simple

First of all, let's talk about what won't help us decide:

• the name
• the profile picture
• the bio
• the date of creation

And no, not even the number of followers, as this is a completely irrelevant metric in an open and hostile network. See an example

What helps us is the line below:

"Followed by Bitcoin Africa Story, Nostr Wallet Connect, and 666 others you follow".

This is the signal. Follows can be faked, but follows from people you trust cannot be faked (or are more expensive to get). This is a particularly good design because it adheres to the principle of relativity in cyberspace. It doesn't prescribe who the real Giacomo is, it doesn't summarize the data for you (like the aforementioned WoT score, where every follower has the same weight), but it shows you clues that you can decide to interpret in the way you want.

The same idea can be applied to mutes, which gives you a few more clues.

Obviously, such a system can be extended not only to the people you follow, i.e. N_G(v), but also to the people who are 2 hops away from you, i.e. N_G^2(v) = N_G(N_G(V)), or n hops away from you, i.e. N_G^n(v).

However, the signal becomes increasingly diluted and unreliable the farther you go.

This approach is a good start, but it can't really solve the impersonation problem on its own because it's limited in reach and suffers from a bootstrapping problem for new users, which is really the same problem if you think about it.

There is also a subtle issue worth mentioning. What if a reputable person tries to impersonate someone else? This attack is possible because it won't be detected immediately, but the more prominent the person, the faster this attack will be detected, causing the attacker to lose their hard-earned reputation.

Furthermore, for truly prominent figures such as heads of state, this problem can be mitigated (but not completely solved) by third-party credentials that can be displayed by clients.

NIP05 providers

Another approach that has been tried is to rely on NIP05 providers. If I trust a NIP05 provider to verify the people they serve, then I can assign a non-zero level of trust to their customers. However, this approach obviously requires trust, which isn't ideal since there are trustless approaches that provide better guarantees.

PoW keys

When we see a stranger enter the pub where we are, or when we are crowded on the subway, we find ourselves potentially vulnerable to strangers. In most civilized places, however, we don't live in a constant state of fear, and that comes from the fact that others are vulnerable as well. Everyone has skin in the game, even the aggressors, which means that the best way to play this game is not to mess with other people.

On Nostr, however, the only consequence you can feel is the loss of your reputation, which by definition is worthless when the npub is brand new.

However, there is a way to add skin in-game for new keys, i.e. PoW keys.

The process works like this: while creating your identity, your machine can generate a new private key sk until the corresponding public key pk, as a binary number, satisfies the following inequality:

pk <= t ; where t is a threshold of your choice.

Since there is no efficient way to do this (allegedly), this process requires the expenditure of computing power and energy. This adds a quantifiable and verifiable cost to any identity, making credible impersonation expensive.

However, PoW keys can't work at scale, because:

1. they require commitment at key creation, which is bad UX because it reverses the "try before you buy" rule
2. the PoW can't be updated over time
3. It is not possible to delegate the work without delegating the key (supposedly)

The last point implies that the economy of scale favors the attacker, because they have multiple targets, whereas the defender can only defend himself.

However, there is a similar approach that offers what I believe are more appropriate tradeoffs: PoW Endorsement.

PoW endorsment

A PoW endorsement is a simple unsigned user metadata event containing a target npub, a difficulty commitment threshold $t$, and a nonce.

The nonce is randomly generated until the following condition is satisfied:

h(event) <= 2^t ; where h is a cryptographic hash function such as SHA256

If the condition is met, the PoW endorsment is valid, and the target npub's "PoW weight" becomes 256 - t.

What I am describing is basically NIP13, except that it should use kind 0, and it doesn't need a signature (what's the problem if someone wants to add PoW to someone else's npub?).

What makes PoW endorsements different from PoW keys is that:

1. it doesn't require any commitment at key creation
2. the PoW can be updated over time
3. it's possible to delegate the work without delegating the key
4. requires data availability, because the work is separate from the key

Point 3 is what makes this approach feasible and scalable, especially for mobile devices constrained by CPU and battery limitations.

Point 4 isn't particularly bad because the events are small, public, and the user has an incentive to store them.

Example of how it works

• Alice gives a npub to the Miner
• Alice pays the Miner $10
• The Miner mines the PoW endorsement, with the target npub
• The target npub now has a non-zero PoW weight

How does it help?

If the target npub has a non-zero PoW weight, credible impersonation attempts require a cost. The attacker's social capital (PoW weight) becomes less and less valuable, and is eventually lost, as more people discover the attack and mute the attacker's npub.

Furthermore, assuming that most of the PoW weight is allocated to real people (1), it's possible to use its distribution to fix the shortcomings of social endorsement.

For example, a new user can be presented with the choice of following the npubs with the highest Trust Rank, where the good seeds are the npubs with non-zero PoW weight. The same principle can be applied to an existing user trying to get information about an npub that is many hops away from him/her.

If you want to summarize this idea to the maximum, if the number of followers is meaningless, that's not true for the number of followers with non-zero PoW weight (under assumption 1).

I have started working on this idea and preliminary results are promising, but more thought is needed

Colored halo

Another anti-impersonation mechanism tried by Nostrudel is to use a few characters of the public key (in hex format) to identify a unique color that is displayed around the user's profile picture.

The idea is that if I am already following the real Lyn, a credible impersonation attempt would require generating many times the key pair to get the same or very similar color. This requires energy, which means cost.

However, this information is only useful if I already follow the real Lyn and remember her color. Asking my trusted network for the color of a particular person is no different task than asking her npub directly.

This means that this approach, while interesting, is not very useful.

DoS attack prevention

When analyzing Denial of Service attacks, we should distinguish between defense mechanisms that work at the network level, at the service provider level, and at the user level.

Talking about the first case may seem to contradict the principle of relativity in cyberspace, but here by network we mean any set of network participants who are willing to cooperate but not necessarily trust each other.

Network level

PoW events basically apply the concept of Hashcash not to email messages but to notes. There is not much to say here, except to note that the PoW can be outsourced to service providers that can most likely outcompete the attackers in efficiency.

Service provider level

The best tool the service provider can use to prevent DoS is money. A paid service, either pay-per-use or subscription-based, can work both for monetization and as a defense mechanism. However, not every service (or sub-service) is directly monetizable, which is where social graph analysis can help.

The idea is to selectively choose which npubs are considered potential good customers and filter out everyone else. If this needs to be said, I'll say it: this is not censorship, this is simply a business deciding who to serve.

Many different criteria can be used to select what is a good customer, especially since this definition depends on the service being provided.

A general approach is to use Trust Rank or Spam Mass Estimates (with a suitable measure for selecting the good seeds, such as PoW weight) as the criteria for deciding the "good customers". Those who don't qualify will simply not be served for free.

User level

Here we consider a simple defense against DoS attacks on user DMs.

The user $v$ has a whitelist of npubs that can directly DM him/her for free. If the sender is not on the whitelist, the DM will only be displayed by the client if it is preceded by or comes with a payment above a certain threshold.

The whitelist can be edited manually, but it's automatically populated based on some social graph criteria that the user has approved.

For example, all npubs in N_G(v) U N_G^2(v) U N_G^3(v) can be automatically added to the whitelist of user v.

Personalized Ratings

The idea that every opinion or vote is equally important to everyone is a byproduct of political democracy and its sanctification. This is never the case in any social context.

Imagine you want to buy a product that has thousands of good reviews, but your friend recently bought it and tells you it's not good. It's natural for you to give more weight to your friend's opinion, contrary to the belief that each opinion has equal weight.

When computing an average, there is always an assumption about the weight distribution, i.e. how important each vote is.

Given a list of ratings (r_i)_i and a weight distribution (w_i)_i such that the sum of the weight is 1, the average is sum r_i w_i

The democratic average assumes each opinion has exactly the same weight.

Social graph analysis can be useful to design more accurate and even personalized ratings, i.e. ratings that reflect who the viewer is and what he/she is looking for at any given time.

For example, you might want to give more weight to people who have similar interests to you, or more weight to your friends and friends of your friends. Many different criteria for calculating weight distributions are possible, making this an exciting area for future research.

It's important to note that the most trustworthy ratings will be those that are independently verifiable, both in the ratings and in the weight distributions.

Practically speaking, there are two steps involved in computing a weight distribution:

• Select the support, i.e. the set of npubs that have a non-zero weight.
• Assigning a specific weight to each npub that is part of the support.

These two steps can be done simultaneously or one after the other. In the next section, we'll look at support selection, a problem that arises in another, seemingly unrelated context: social discovery.

Social Discovery

How many times have you discovered something thanks to a friend's recommendation? This phenomenon can actually be productized to streamline the discovery of content, places, and people that are relevant to the end user.

Here is a mathematical formulation of the problem:

Consider a social graph G = (V,E), where the nodes are ordered, i.e. V = { v_1, v_2, ... v_n}.

The goal is to construct another graph G' = (V,E'), where E' consists of the recommendations for each of the users we want to serve. This is a simplified scenario, where what is being recommended are other nodes in the graph.

What we need is a function f : G --> G' that takes G as input and returns G' as output, i.e. the recommendations we are interested in.

I'll now introduce a definition to simplify the problem.

Adjaciency matrix: Given a graph G = (V,E), its edges can be represented as a matrix called the adjacency matrix A, defined as follows:

A_ij = 1 if and only if v_i is related to v_j

In light of this new definition, the problem is to construct f : A --> A', which is a function that takes an n by n boolean matrix A as input and outputs the n by n recommendation matrix A'.

With this notation, the recommendation list of the node v_i consists of the nodes corresponding to the non-zero elements of the i-th row of A'.

Look at the example in the picture. By applying an unknown (for now) function f, we get the recommendation matrix A'. Only the first row contains a non-zero element whose position is (1,3). This means that node v_1 has node v_3 as a recommendation.

There are (2^{n^2})^{2^{n^2}} of such functions (exercise: why?), but only a few of them make sense and mimic the heuristics humans use.

The first social dynamic we want to replicate is the "friend of a friend" dynamic, or more specifically, if v_i _follows _v_j, and v_j follows v_k, then v_k is added to v_i's recommendation list.

In other words, we want A'_ij = 1 if and only if v_i is connected to _v_j _by a path of length exactly 2. In this case, we are not interested in how many such paths exist, but only in whether there is at least one.

This rule is encoded in the function f: A --> A' = A @ A = A^2, where @ is the product between Boolean matrices ( exercise: check that it's correct).

Inspired by this simple yet powerful result, previous research has investigated the class of candidate functions f_M: A --> A' = A @ M.

Here are some examples of such matrices M.

Applying each of these functions to f_M adds new relations to the graph, and this process can be repeated many times until the desired result is achieved.

For example, in the matrix A + A^2 + A^3 + ... + A^m, node v is connected to node u if and only if there exists a path of length <= m from v to u in the original graph G.

Formulating the problem of social discovery as an iteration of atomic propagation rules has many advantages, since:

• It's simple, yet can accommodate many different propagation rules
• It's passive, since it doesn't require the user to specify anything other than the rules and the number of iterations desired
• It's efficient, since its space complexity takes advantage of the sparsity of social graphs, and its time complexity can be estimated to be O(n^{5/2}) (Learn more about the time complexity of Boolean matrix multiplication ).
• It's well supported by most programming languages, given how ubiquitous matrix multiplication is
• It's transparent and independently verifiable in its operations

Furthermore, as highlighted in the previous section, this approach is applicable to compute transparent and personalized weight distributions.

Considering again the direct propagation rule (friend of a friend), we can start assigning weights based on the distance to the user.

If the distance is 1, meaning a direct connection, the weight is set to 1. Whenever the distance increases by 1, the weight decreases by a factor of gamma in [0,1], a parameter potentially chosen by the user.

On a practical level, this means that the service providers compute and store the matrices A, A^2, ... A^m for a reasonable m.

Each user v_i _can choose _gamma_i in [0,1], and k_i <= m, and the personalized weight distribution he/she gets is

A_i + gamma_i A^2_i + ... gamma_i^{k_i-1} A^{k_i}_i

with A_i representing the i-th row of the matrix A.

• If gamma_i = 0, the user chooses to consider the ratings of only those he follows as relevant.
• If gamma_i = 1 and k_i = m, the user chooses to give basically the same weight to everyone in the network, and will get a democratic average rating.
• If gamma_i = 0.5, then the weight of direct followers is 1, that of two hops is 0.5, then 0.25 and so on.

By combining and experimenting with propagation rules and weighting criteria, it's possible to efficiently compute personalized, verifiable and dynamic ratings for each user, making this an exciting area for future development.

Conclusion

This is a comprehensive yet superficial paper, as it touches on many different areas without exhausting any. This was done intentionally to stimulate interest in the field of social graph analysis. More importantly, it aims to help the reader understand the significant impact this exciting new field can have on the Web, although not without its risks.

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💞 DuckDuckGo, noto per il suo impegno nella privacy, ha lanciato Duck.ai, un portale che permette interazioni anonime con i più diffusi chatbot AI. Questo servizio garantisce che né DuckDuckGo né i fornitori di chatbot possano utilizzare i dati degli utenti per addestrare i propri modelli, proteggendo la privacy degli utenti in un'epoca in cui la raccolta dati è sempre più invasiva.

💞 L'accesso anonimo è reso possibile dall'eliminazione dei metadati, come indirizzi IP e server, assicurando che le query sembrino provenire dall'azienda stessa. Con modelli come GPT-3.5 Turbo di OpenAI e Claude 3 Haiku di Anthropic, DuckDuckGo offre un'alternativa sicura per gli utenti attenti alla privacy. Questa iniziativa rappresenta un passo significativo verso una maggiore trasparenza e sicurezza nelle interazioni con l'intelligenza artificiale.

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Fathers Day seems like a good time to launch Parent Corner. I'm hoping this will catch on as an irregularly recurring series. It's inspired by the segment of the same name on The Bill Simmons Podcast.

The idea is pretty straightforward: just share a recent parenting anecdote or thought (ideally one that has happened since the previous parent corner).

What better way to describe parenting than ~mostly_harmless? As such, I'm volunteering @elvismercury's territory to house this series.

I'd love it if other stackers initiated these in the future, when they had parenting stuff to share.

My daughter (4 years old) has been making "swings" for her stuffed animals for the past couple of weeks. She's been greatly delighting in pushing them on their "swings" and, of course, making us do so too.

The thing is, these swings always end up looking like her animals have been executed by hanging. They swing from the top of our staircase down into the living room. If we didn't get everything tidied up from the day before, I wake up and go downstairs to be surprised by quite the gruesome scene.

It's such a stark example of innocence that to her it's just her stuffies enjoying a nice swing.

cc: @grayruby, @cryotosensei, @gnilma, @bief57, @anniedustan (apologies if I omitted anyone)

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The decentralized Hive network offers an alternative content monetization model, where content can be monetized without selling advertisement space or using affiliate links.

This content was initially published via PeakD (a front-end for the Hive network). You can find the original here.

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Project Updates * Stekene reviews the peak.open Token Routes project * Dalz shares a long-term outlook on the Hive coin supply * TravelFeed adds free account creation and hiveauth login * SPK Network announces the final testnet launching Monday 6/17 * Distriator announces auto cashback

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Updates on Hive Network Governance

Governance Posts * New DHF proposal - Peak Open Projects Proposal #3 (Upkeep, Upgrades and New Small Projects) * New DHF proposal - Peak Vault & Metamask Snap Proposal - Two New Wallets for Hive * New DHF proposal - The BRO Community YouTube expansion proposal

Governance Data

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Weather Report - Market Data

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HIVE holds rank #367 (+2) according to CoinMarketCap

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@ 3c984938:2ec11289

I'm having some pain in my heart about the U.S. elections.

Ever since Obama campaigned for office, an increase of young voters have come out of the woodwork. Things have not improved. They've actively told you that "your vote matters." I believe this to be a lie unless any citizen can demand at the gate, at the White House to be allowed to hold and point a gun to the president's head. (Relax, this is a hyperbole)

Why so dramatic? Well, what does the president do? Sign bills, commands the military, nominates new Fed chairman, ambassadors, supreme judges and senior officials all while traveling in luxury planes and living in a white palace for four years.

They promised Every TIME to protect citizen rights when they take the oath and office.

...They've broken this several times, with so-called "emergency-crisis"

The purpose of a president, today, it seems is to basically hire armed thugs to keep the citizens in check and make sure you "voluntarily continue to be a slave," to the system, hence the IRS. The corruption extends from the cop to the judge and even to politicians. The politicians get paid from lobbyists to create bills in congress for the president to sign. There's no right answer when money is involved with politicians. It is the same if you vote Obama, Biden, Trump, or Haley. They will wield the pen to serve themselves to say it will benefit the country.

In the first 100 years of presidency, the government wasn't even a big deal. They didn't even interfere with your life as much as they do today.

^^ You hold the power in your hands, don't let them take it. Don't believe me? Try to get a loan from a bank without a signature. Your signature is as good as gold (if not better) and is an original trademark.

Just Don't Vote. End the Fed. Opt out.

^^ I choose to form my own path, even if it means leaving everything I knew prior. It doesn't have to be a spiritual thing. Some, have called me religious because of this. We're all capable of greatness and having humanity.

✨Don't have a machine heart with a machine mind. Instead, choose to have a heart like the cowardly lion from the "Wizard Of Oz."

There's no such thing as a good president or politicians.

If there was, they would have issued non-interest Federal Reserve Notes. Lincoln and Kennedy tried to do this, they got shot.

There's still a banner of America there, but it's so far gone that I cannot even recognize it. However, I only see a bunch of 🏳‍🌈 pride flags.

✨Patrick Henry got it wrong, when he delivered his speech, "Give me liberty or give me death." Liberty and freedom are two completely different things.

Straightforward from Merriam-Webster Choose Right or left? No control, to be 100% without restrictions- free.

✨I disagree with the example sentence given. Because you cannot advocate for human freedom and own slaves, it's contradicting it. Which was common in the founding days.

I can understand many may disagree with me, and you might be thinking, "This time will be different." I, respectfully, disagree, and the proxy wars are proof. Learn the importance of Bitcoin, every Satoshi is a step away from corruption.

✨What does it look like to pull the curtains from the "Wizard of Oz?"

Have you watched the video below, what 30 Trillion dollars in debt looks like visually? Even I was blown away. https://video.nostr.build/d58c5e1afba6d7a905a39407f5e695a4eb4a88ae692817a36ecfa6ca1b62ea15.mp4

I say this with love. Hear my plea?

Normally, I don't write about anything political. It just feels like a losing game. My energy feels it's in better use to learn new things, write and to create. Even a simple blog post as simple as this. Stack SATs, and stay humble.

<3 Onigirl

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😉 L'Unione Europea sta per adottare una regolamentazione che potrebbe rivoluzionare il panorama delle criptovalute: il regolamento MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets). Questo regolamento mira a fornire un quadro giuridico chiaro e uniforme per le criptovalute in tutta l'UE, ponendo l'Europa in una posizione di avanguardia nella regolamentazione delle nuove tecnologie finanziarie.

📌 Cosa prevede MiCA?

😉 Il regolamento MiCA si propone di coprire un ampio spettro di attività legate alle criptovalute, dalla custodia e gestione delle risorse digitali alla governance dei token, fino alla trasparenza nelle emissioni di nuove criptovalute. I punti chiave includono:

➡️Protezione degli investitori: Introduzione di misure volte a proteggere i consumatori dalle frodi e dalle pratiche scorrette. Gli emittenti di criptovalute dovranno fornire documenti informativi dettagliati e chiari (white paper) che descrivano i rischi associati. ➡️Trasparenza e integrità del mercato: Obblighi di trasparenza per gli operatori di mercato, inclusa la segnalazione di operazioni sospette e la garanzia che le piattaforme di scambio e i fornitori di portafogli digitali rispettino standard di sicurezza rigorosi. ➡️Licenze e supervisione: Gli operatori dovranno ottenere licenze specifiche per operare all'interno dell'UE, e le autorità nazionali avranno il compito di vigilare sul rispetto delle normative. ➡️Innovazione responsabile: Promozione dell'innovazione nel settore delle criptovalute, ma in un contesto regolamentato che ne garantisca la sostenibilità e l'adesione a principi etici.

📌 Implicazioni per il mercato:

😉 L'adozione del MiCA potrebbe avere diverse implicazioni per il mercato europeo delle criptovalute. Da un lato, la chiarezza normativa potrebbe attirare nuovi investimenti e stimolare l'innovazione, poiché le aziende operanti nel settore avranno linee guida precise da seguire. Dall'altro lato, le nuove regole potrebbero rappresentare un ostacolo per le startup e i piccoli operatori, che potrebbero trovare oneroso conformarsi ai nuovi requisiti. Ma sicuramente saranno un passo avanti per il controllo e la repressione degli utenti, che perderanno parte dei pilastri fondamentali che hanno portato avanti fino ad oggi il settore e le ideologie su cui è nato.

📌 Impatto sulla decentralizzazione:

😉 Un aspetto critico da considerare è l'impatto del MiCA sulla decentralizzazione e sullo pseudonimo su cui si basano le criptovalute. Sebbene la regolamentazione possa aumentare la fiducia nel mercato, c'è il rischio che l'eccessiva burocrazia possa soffocare l'essenza stessa delle criptovalute, che è la libertà e la mancanza di intermediari. Gli appassionati di Bitcoin e della filosofia cripto-anarchica vedono con sospetto qualsiasi forma di regolamentazione che possa limitare l'autonomia e l'indipendenza delle criptovalute dalle istituzioni tradizionali.

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Why Nostr needs writers

... and how you can be one.

Literary art deserves a suitable frame

I have repeatedly suggested that people who are inclined to truly write, in an informative or artistic (a.k.a. "high signal") manner, switch from merely posting micro-blogging (kind 01) notes to long-form notes, wiki pages, and community notes.

These OtherStuff articles are contained within new types of events and are handled differently by potential readers and algorithms. It is true that the engagement you receive will be much lower (at least, initially), and this content may not be very popular, but:

• the articles will be more long-lasting on the relays and others will likely pay to archive them for you,

• the direct responses will tend to consider the article in its entirety, rather than merely using them to grandstand or straw-man,

• the articles are easily editable and will soon be versioned, to allow for both change and traceability,

• articles will increasingly be moved to the forefront of new types of clients, so you will be part of the pioneer subset for those clients,

• the complex structure encourages you to write more complex material,

• the notes will draw more attention from those arriving late to the conversation,

• and they will create a gallery of your "best of" and "essential me" for potential followers to peruse.

Expand the knowledge base

Nostr developers are an exhausted and harried group, that is trying to build under duress on a rather thin budget, with mile-long roadmaps and nagging users hounding them the whole way.

The last thing these devs want to do is write software documentation. But documentation is actually one of their most important forms of marketing to new users and documentation writing and maintenance often inadvertently uncovers bugs and workflows that need to be redesigned.

The simple solution is to have their most-enthusiastic users writing the documentation for them, which is now simple to do, with the wikis that are being built. Simply find your favorite apps and begin documenting things you typically do with those apps, or write an overview page showcasing your favorite features, including screenshots.

Not only is this useful for later users, it's free advertisement for those apps and it lends the weight of your WoT (Web of Trust) to their endeavor. You are showing, through proof of work, that you care enough about this developer and their efforts that you'd spend your free-time writing about them. That is the strongest recommendation you can make.

Make Nostr more attractive to search engines

Search engines are the gatekeepers of the Internet. Applications don't necessarily rise to popularity because of the "clout" of the people who write there. They rise because readers from outside of those applications found the content within them useful, entertaining, or informative.

Although social media drama and influencing can make for a fun read, if you like that sort of thing, it isn't generally what someone who isn't familiar with the actors in the argument would bother reading. It looks like squabbling, mogging, tribalism, and gamesmanship, to outsiders. Which is what it is. Most people eventually weary of it or being involved in it.

Much more useful is the a compendium of ideas pulled together by an individual npub (human or not), and forced to go head-to-head with counterarguments contained in a separate, but jointly-listed compendium. This format eschews the more emotive forms of rhetoric (pathos and ethos) and encourages someone to engage and debate on a more intellectual level (logos).

This is the idea behind the Nostr wiki, and I heartily support it. Make dialectic great again.

Escape the scourge of AI

Don't bother telling me that AI makes human writing obsolete. It rather makes it a more-exclusive endeavor, by reducing the scope of the content to something more reflective of the person writing.

Yes, ChatGPT can write articles, but whether they are "better" is subjective. They have fewer minor flaws and cater more to general tastes, and can be produced quickly and in high numbers, at relatively low cost. The same way that robot-created art is "better" than most human-created art, or factory-produced food is "better" than most home-cooked food.

I'm only writing for the sort of person who prefers human art. Writing can be an expression of the self and a window to the soul. Read what I write because you want to know what I really thought.

I thought this.

@ f77dfdcf:17e93422

เคยเรียนรู้อะไรสักอย่าง จนรู้สึกว่าฉันรู้ทุกอย่างแล้ว แต่พอกลับไปเรียนรู้ต่อไปเรื่อย ๆ ถึงเพิ่งรู้ว่าตัวเอง ไม่รู้อะไรเลย ไหมครับ

ความรู้สึก ยิ่งรู้ ยิ่งโง่ แบบนี้ ผมเชื่อว่าทุกท่านเคยเจอ หรือรู้สึกสักครั้งในชีวิต

จริง ๆ แล้วเป็นเรื่องปกติครับ อาการแบบนี้ มีชื่อเรียกว่า Dunning-Kruger Effect (ดันนิง-ครูเกอร์ เอฟเฟค)

แล้วมันคืออะไรกันแน่?

Dunning-Kruger Effect

มันคือ การที่ความคิดในหัวเรา บอกว่าตัวเองเก่ง และมีความสามารถมาก ทั้ง ๆ ที่ความจริง มันอาจจะยังไม่ได้เป็นเช่นนั้น

แนวคิดนี้เริ่มต้นมาจากคุณ David Dunning และคุณ Justin Kruger ที่ได้ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับความสัมพันธ์ระหว่าง ความสามารถที่มีจริงๆ กับ ความมั่นใจที่เรามี เกี่ยวกับเรื่องนั้น ๆ

จากการทดลอง ให้ผู้เข้าร่วม ทำแบบทดสอบเกี่ยวกับ การใช้ทักษะทั่วไป ในด้านต่าง ๆ และทำการประเมินว่า คิดว่าตัวเองจะได้คะแนนจากแบบทดสอบนี้ที่เท่าไร

โดยผลสรุปที่ได้ คือ คนที่ได้คะแนนต่ำ มีแนวโน้มที่จะประเมินว่าตัวเองจะได้คะแนนที่สูงเกินจริง และโดยเฉลี่ย คนกลุ่มนี้จะคิดว่าตัวเองทำได้ดีกว่าคนอื่นๆ อีก 62% แต่จริงๆ แล้ว ทำได้ดีกว่าคนอื่นๆ แค่ 12% เท่านั้น

David Dunning และ Justin Kruger — Source: https://isr.umich.edu/news-events/news-releases/dunning-kruger-effect-scholars-win-2023-grawemeyer-award-in-psychology/

ทำให้เห็นว่า เมื่อคนเรายิ่งรู้อะไรสักอย่างน้อยเท่าไร ความมั่นใจของเรา ก็มีแนวโน้มที่จะสูงขึ้นมากเท่านั้น

ถ้าให้เปรียบ มันเป็นเหมือนอาการขั้วตรงข้ามของ Imposter Syndrome หรือ โรคคิดว่าตัวเองไม่เก่งนั่นแหละครับ

ปกติแล้ว เมื่อเราเพิ่งเริ่มศึกษาหรือเรียนรู้เรื่องใหม่ ๆ เมื่อไปถึงจุดๆ หนึ่ง ความมั่นใจของเราจะเพิ่มขึ้นแซงหน้าความสามารถที่เรามีอยู่จริงๆ และอาจทำให้เกิดความคิดที่ว่า “ฉันรู้ทุกอย่างแล้ว” มาบังตาเรา จากสิ่งที่เรายังไม่รู้

ลองจินตนาการว่า Bob กำลังหัดขับรถ หลังจากเขาสามารถเข้าเกียร์ เดินหน้า ถอยหลัง เลี้ยวซ้าย ขวา ได้แล้ว ทำให้ Bob รู้สึกภูมิใจในตัวเองมาก และคิดว่าการขับรถมันก็ไม่ได้ยาก หลังจากนั้น Bob ก็อาจจะเอาไปโม้ให้เพื่อนฟังด้วย ว่าตัวเองขับรถเป็นแล้ว ทั้งๆ ที่ Bob ยังไม่รู้วิธีจอดรถเข้าซอง ยูเทิร์น หรือกฏจราจรพื้นฐานเลย

Source: https://clipart-library.com/clipart/45991.htm

คนกลุ่มที่จะมีโอกาสจะมีอาการนี้ ส่วนมากมักจะเป็น มือสมัครเล่น หรือ คนที่เพิ่งเริ่มต้นศึกษาอะไรสักอย่าง เพราะถ้า Bob ไม่เคยจับพวงมาลัยมาก่อน เขาคงไม่ไปบอกเพื่อนว่าเขาขับรถเป็น เห็นด้วยไหมครับ

แล้วทำไมระดับความมั่นใจของเรามันถึงพุ่งสูงขึ้นได้รวดเร็วขนาดนั้น

จากบทความของ The Decision Lab ระบุไว้ว่า การที่เรารู้เรื่องพื้นฐานแค่นิดหน่อย จะทำให้เรารู้สึกว่าเป็นคนพิเศษ เพราะคิดว่าเรารู้ในสิ่งที่คนทั่วไปไม่รู้ (อย่างที่ Bob เป็น) ทั้งๆ ที่มันอาจจะเป็นแค่เรื่องทั่วไปก็ได้

กลับกัน หากเราเชี่ยวชาญในสักเรื่องจริง ๆ เราจะยิ่งถ่อมตัว และมองว่าการรู้เรื่องพื้นฐานเหล่านั้น ไม่ได้พิเศษอะไร เพราะเราอยู่กับมัน จนกลายเป็นเรื่องปกติ และคิดว่า คนอื่นก็สามารถเรียนรู้ได้ง่ายๆ ทั้งๆ ที่บางทีมันอาจจะยากสำหรับเขา มากกว่าที่เราคิดก็ได้

หรือจากหนังสือ Think Again ที่ระบุไว้ว่า สาเหตุบางส่วน มาจากความทะนงตัวของเรา ที่มักผลักดันให้เราปฏิเสธความอ่อนแอ และทำให้คิดว่าตัวเองสมบูรณ์แบบ จนมันสร้างจุดบอดที่ทำให้เรามองไม่เห็น ความไร้ความสามารถ ของตัวเอง

Mount Stupid

ถ้าเอาระดับความมั่นใจ เทียบกับความรู้ความสามารถ ออกมาวาดเป็นภาพ จะได้แบบข้างล่างนี้ครับ

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mount-stupidity-r-gopal-krishna/

จะสังเกตได้ว่าจะมีเส้นโค้งสูง ๆ เส้นหนึ่ง นี่คือ Mount Stupid (ยอดเขาแห่งความโง่เขลา) ครับ

อย่างที่เล่าไปแล้ว ว่าในช่วงแรกที่เราเพิ่งจะเริ่มเรียนรู้ ความมั่นใจเราจะทะยานสูงขึ้นเป็นเนินชัน

จนเมื่อเราไปถึงยอดเขา และพบว่าจริงๆแล้วยังมีอีกหลายสิ่ง ที่เรายังไม่รู้ ความมั่นใจของเราจะวิ่งดิ่งลงเนิน มาสู่ Valley of Despair (หุบเขาแห่งความสิ้นหวัง) นี่คือตอนที่อาการ ยิ่งรู้ ยิ่งโง่ เกิดขึ้นนั่นแหละครับ

ความจริงแล้ว อาการ ยิ่งรู้ ยิ่งโง่ ถือเป็นเรื่องที่ดีครับ เพราะอย่างน้อยก็เป็นสัญญาณบอกว่า คุณกำลังลงมาจากยอดเขาแห่งความโง่เขลาแล้ว

หลังจากนั้น เมื่อเราเรียนรู้ ศึกษาต่อไปเรื่อย ๆ ความมั่นใจของเราจะเพิ่มขึ้น โดยคราวนี้ จะสัมพันธ์กับความรู้ที่เรามีจริง ๆ และเนินเขาลูกที่สองนี้ จะชันน้อยลง เป็น Slope of Enlightnment (ทางลาดแห่งการรู้แจ้ง)

สุดท้าย เราจะไปหยุดที่ Plateau of Sustainability (ที่ราบแห่งความยั่งยืน) หรือจุดที่เราเชี่ยวชาญในสิ่งนั้นจริง ๆ

ที่น่าเศร้าคือ บางครั้งในหลาย ๆ เรื่อง เราก็ติดอยู่บนยอดเขาแห่งความโง่ ปลูกบ้าน สร้างครอบครัวอยู่บนนั้นเป็นหลักเป็นแหล่ง ไม่ยอมลงมาเสียที หรือบางที ก็ไม่รู้ตัวว่ากำลังอยู่บนยอดนั้นด้วยซ้ำ

ทำยังไงกับมันได้บ้าง?

หมั่นถอยออกมาสังเกตตัวเอง และคิดทบทวนในสิ่งที่เราคิดว่ารู้ อยู่เสมอ ๆ ครับ ว่าเรารู้สิ่งนั้นจริง ๆ หรือเปล่า

สิ่งที่ผมทดลองทำแล้วคิดว่าได้ผลลัพธ์ค่อนข้างดี คือการนำไปแบ่งปันให้กับคนอื่น ๆ ครับ

ไม่ว่าจะนำไปเล่าให้เพื่อนๆ หรือคนรู้จักฟัง จัดคลาสสอน ทำคลิปวิดีโอ หรือเขียนบทความ (แบบที่ผมกำลังทำอยู่)

ผมสังเกตว่า เวลาตั้งใจจะนำสิ่งที่รู้ ไปถ่ายทอดให้คนอื่นๆ เราจะคิดทบทวนเยอะขึ้น ว่าสิ่งที่เรารู้มีอะไรบ้าง เรื่องไหนที่เรารู้จริงๆ บ้าง และมีอะไรบ้างที่เรายังอธิบายไม่ได้

If you can’t explain it simply you don’t understand it well enough — Albert Einstein

ผมคิดว่า บางทีเราก็อาจไม่มีทางรู้ว่า จุดที่เรายืนอยู่มันคือ ที่ราบแห่งความยั่งยืนหรือยัง เราอาจจะต้องขึ้น-ลงเขา มากกว่าสองลูกก็ได้ กว่าจะเจอลูกที่ดีที่สุด จึงต้องหมั่นสังเกตจุดที่เรายืนอยู่ บ่อย ๆ ด้วย

สุดท้าย ในการจะยอมละทิ้งความมั่นใจของตัวเอง เพื่อทบทวนสิ่งที่เรารู้ได้ เราต้องเริ่มจากการบอกตัวเองให้ได้ก่อนว่า บางครั้งคนเราก็อาจจะโง่ในบางเรื่อง ถึงแม้เราจะอยู่กับเรื่องนั้นมานานก็ตาม

Photo by Sébastien Goldberg on Unsplash

ผมรู้จักเรื่องนี้ครั้งแรก จากหนังสือ Think Again ของ Adam Grant คิดว่าน่าสนใจดี เลยไปหาข้อมูลเพิ่มเติม และเอามาแชร์ต่อให้ทุกคนได้อ่านกันครับ

เรื่องตลกร้ายก็คือ ตอนนี้ผมอาจจะเกิดดันนิง-ครูเกอร์เอฟเฟค เกี่ยวกับเรื่อง ดันนิง-ครูเกอร์ เอฟเฟค อยู่ก็ได้ ขอตัวไปศึกษาเพิ่มก่อนนะครับ

เวลาเดินทางสู่ยอดเขาแห่งความโง่เขลาครั้งต่อไป อย่าลืมเซลฟี่มาด้วยนะ — Adam Grant

@ 41fa852b:af7b7706

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead

Thanks so much to everyone who's subscribed to this newsletter over the last few weeks! The response has been amazing and I'm looking forward to continuing to keep you all up to date with the growing Bitcoin scene in the UK.

We must support our local Bitcoin meetups and bitcoin-accepting businesses; if we all make an effort in our local areas we become unstoppable!

Let's dive in and see what's happening this week…

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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

This week, we've got another exciting lineup of meetups for Bitcoiners across the UK:

1. Tooting Market: An exciting new monthly meetup that promises to make headlines! Check the link for more details about the event happening on Tuesday, the 18th, at 6 PM. Don't miss out on what we have in store!
2. Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup: The next Newcastle meetup is on Tuesday 18th June at The Ware Rooms Bar. 6:30 PM.
3. Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting in Milers Arms in Canterbury. This is an informal meetup to discuss bitcoin and chat. Feel free to suggest topics or agenda items. Everyone welcome.
4. Bitcoin Glasgow: Upstairs at the back of The Maltman you'll find Bitcoin Glasgow. 6 PM on Wednesday 19th.
5. Bitcoiology: Join Bitcoinology in London for a last-minute pop-up event in collaboration with Bitcoin++ and NiftyNei, founder and chief of protocol education at Base58. With extensive experience from her work on Lightning protocols at Blockstream and as a core member of the Core Lightning team, NiftyNei also runs the international Bitcoin++ conference series. She will share her insights on Bitcoin covenants and current proposals.
6. Shropshire Bitcoin: Also on the 19th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at a new venue, the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury.
7. Preston Bitcoin Meetup: It's important to reach out to confirm attendance to this one before arriving. The venue is Fat Sam's Bar and Grill which accepts bitcoin!
8. Brum Bitcoin & Beer: These guys are one of the UK's longest and most consistent running meetups. If you're in the Birmingham area, head along to meet them on Thursday 20th at 7 pm. You'll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett's Hill.
9. Penzance Bitcoin: Will be at The Dolphin Tavern on Quay Street on Thursday 20th at 8 PM for a beginners Q&A followed by a self-custody talk.
10. Bitcoin Bristol: On Friday the 21st Bitcoin Bristol will be at The Ostrich from 6:15 PM. With that name, there's sure to be some Nostr chat.
11. Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday Bitcoin Walk Edinburgh walk around Arthur's Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12 pm to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit.
12. Bitcoin East: The Wissett Plough (they accept bitcoin), plays host to Bitcoin East on Sunday 23rd 11am.

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New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

Thanks to Daniel Prince for mentioning Bridge2Bitcoin on a recent episode of his podcast and to What the Finance for this amazing article about our work.

We're thrilled to announce new businesses that have started accepting Bitcoin this week:

1. Jade Buddha Spa: Located near the Bedford town centre, offering deep tissue and Thai massage; where ancient healing meets modern relaxation.

2. Biodegradable Life: Eco-friendly, sustainable & recyclable products for home & family. Deliver throughout the UK.

3. Dyslexia UK: Offering remote dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments for all ages, helping you figure out why numbers and letters are throwing a party in your head. Their personalised recommendations ensure you succeed at home, school, university, and work -- no decoder ring required! Now accepting bitcoin.

4. 1st Galaxy Fireworks: Located in Nottingham and recently featured in last week's newsletter for its in-store payment options, the business now also accepts online payments.

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Upcoming Special Events

These events aren't happening next week, but they're important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.

• Dirty Coin - UK Premier: Be one of the first in the UK to see the award-winning documentary "Dirty Coin" at the beautiful Bracknell Arts Centre. 1st July.
• Bitcoin Beach Retreat July 12--15th. This is an incredible yearly event held in a beautiful beachside spot in Wales. Tickets are still available. It's an absolute must for bitcoiners in the UK.

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Get Involved

• Volunteer Opportunities: Bridge2Bitcoin is actively seeking volunteers who share our passion for merchant adoption. We'd be delighted to connect if you're eager to contribute. Reach out to us on Twitter or through our website.
• Start Your Meetup: Interested in launching a Bitcoin meetup? We're here to support you every step of the way. We've assisted numerous UK Bitcoin meetups in getting started. Get in touch via Twitter or Nostr.
• Feedback and Suggestions: We value your input! Share your ideas on how we can enhance this newsletter.

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Thanks again to all the new subscribers. I'm excited to continue growing this community with you all.

Stay tuned for more updates next week!

Simon.

@ bb6738dc:ab327449

อยู่รอดอย่างมีสติ ในสังคมที่เอาเปรียบ

[https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2018/11/liberty-versus-monopoly/]

ในโลกที่เต็มไปด้วยการแก่งแย่งแข่งขัน การเอาเปรียบดูจะเป็นเรื่องธรรมดาที่พบเจอได้ทั่วไป ตั้งแต่เรื่องเล็กๆ น้อยๆ ในชีวิตประจำวัน ไปจนถึงระดับชาติและระดับโลก การรู้เท่าทันเล่ห์เหลี่ยมกลโกงและวิธีรับมือกับความอยุติธรรมจึงเป็นสิ่งจำเป็นต่อการดำรงชีวิตในสังคมที่เอาเปรียบ

บทความนี้จะพาคุณไปสำรวจแง่มุมต่างๆ ของการเอาเปรียบ พร้อมแนะแนวทางการเอาตัวรอดอย่างมีสติ เพื่อให้คุณใช้ชีวิตในสังคมได้อย่างเข้มแข็งและมั่นคง

[https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2022/02/16/more-than-money-antitrust-lessons-of-the-gilded-age-tarbell-monopoly]

มองให้ทะลุถึงรากเหง้าของปัญหา

[https://www.forrester.com/blogs/fiveeasystepstoanalyzeanyproblem/]

ก่อนอื่น เราต้องทำความเข้าใจก่อนว่า การเอาเปรียบเกิดขึ้นได้อย่างไร และเพราะอะไรสังคมจึงเต็มไปด้วยการเอารัดเอาเปรียบ ปัจจัยสำคัญที่ทำให้สังคมมีแนวโน้มไปสู่การเอาเปรียบ

• ความเหลื่อมล้ำทางสังคม : ความแตกต่างอย่างมากในเรื่องของฐานะ ชนชั้น สิทธิพิเศษ และโอกาส นำไปสู่การใช้ประโยชน์จากความได้เปรียบของกลุ่มคนที่อยู่เหนือกว่า
• ระบบทุนนิยม : ระบบที่เน้นการแสวงหากำไรสูงสุด บ่อยครั้งนำไปสู่การแข่งขันที่เอาเปรียบทั้งในหมู่ผู้ประกอบการและระหว่างนายทุนกับแรงงาน
• วัฒนธรรมแบบปัจเจกนิยม : การให้ความสำคัญกับผลประโยชน์ส่วนตนและความสำเร็จส่วนบุคคล มากกว่าส่วนรวม อาจนำไปสู่การเหยียบย่ำผู้อื่นเพื่อให้บรรลุเป้าหมายของตนเอง

รู้ทันเล่ห์เหลี่ยม ป้องกันการตกเป็นเหยื่อ

[https://www.numerama.com/]

การป้องกันตัวเองจากการเอาเปรียบเป็นสิ่งสำคัญไม่แพ้กัน เราสามารถเริ่มต้นได้ด้วยการ

• ศึกษาหาความรู้ : ทำความเข้าใจกลโกงและรูปแบบการเอาเปรียบที่พบได้บ่อย เช่น การหลอกลวง ฉ้อโกง การเอารัดเอาเปรียบทางการค้า ฯลฯ
• ตั้งคำถามและไม่หลงเชื่ออะไรง่ายๆ : อย่ารับฟังข้อมูลเพียงด้านเดียว ศึกษาข้อมูลจากหลายแหล่ง เปรียบเทียบข้อดีข้อเสีย ก่อนตัดสินใจ
• กล้าที่จะปฏิเสธ : เรียนรู้ที่จะพูดคำว่า “ไม่” เมื่อรู้สึกว่าถูกเอารัดเอาเปรียบ หรือถูกบังคับให้ทำในสิ่งที่ไม่ถูกต้อง
• รู้จักสิทธิของตนเอง : ศึกษากฎหมายและข้อบังคับต่างๆ เพื่อปกป้องสิทธิของตนเอง ไม่ว่าจะเป็นในฐานะผู้บริโภค ลูกจ้าง หรือสมาชิกของสังคม

ใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีสติ ไม่สนับสนุนการเอาเปรียบ

[https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-trafficking-and-slavery/exploitation-rule-not-exception/]

นอกจากการรู้จักป้องกันตัวเองแล้ว เรายังสามารถเป็นส่วนหนึ่งในการสร้างสังคมที่เป็นธรรมมากขึ้นได้ด้วยการ

• ไม่เพิกเฉยต่อความอยุติธรรม : เมื่อพบเห็นการเอารัดเอาเปรียบ อย่ามองผ่าน ควรให้ความช่วยเหลือหรือแจ้งหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง
• สนับสนุนธุรกิจที่มีจริยธรรม : เลือกใช้สินค้าและบริการจากบริษัทที่มีความรับผิดชอบต่อสังคม ไม่เอาเปรียบลูกค้าและพนักงาน
• ส่งต่อความรู้และสร้างความตระหนัก: แบ่งปันข้อมูลข่าวสารเกี่ยวกับการเอาเปรียบและวิธีป้องกันตัวเองให้ผู้อื่นได้รับรู้ เพื่อร่วมกันสร้างสังคมที่เข้มแข็ง

[https://easy-peasy.ai/ai-image-generator/images/promoting-coexistence-peace-societal-integration]

การอยู่รอดในสังคมที่เอาเปรียบไม่ใช่เรื่องง่าย แต่ไม่ใช่เรื่องที่เป็นไปไม่ได้ หากเรารู้จักระมัดระวัง รู้เท่าทันเล่ห์เหลี่ยมกลโกง กล้าที่จะปกป้องสิทธิของตนเอง และไม่สนับสนุนการเอาเปรียบ เราก็จะสามารถใช้ชีวิตได้อย่างมั่นคงและปลอดภัย

@ 3c984938:2ec11289

The Chamorros: People of my island They islanders for centuries took care of the island. They fished, farmed, hunted, voyaged, made tools, art, had stories, had marriages within clans. Then, the Spanish came. When they first came, the Chamorros boarded their boat to greet the weird people(I'm sure they thought they were weird too). It started peaceful until the Spaniards coffer's slowly dried up. This led to the occupation of the island and grew oppressive. Eventually, The Spanish lost the war to the Americans. Guam was then sold to the American gov't as spoils of war, trading one oppressive regime for another.

The TakeOver Process-1

The TakeOver Process-2

The TakeOver Process-3

Get a job, you lazy islanders. We need to tax you, come work for us. This was the price to become American to the indigenous islanders.

Then the war came. close up

Guam was hit first before Pearl Harbor(The international Date line puts Guam timezone first ahead) but after this, The Japanese invaded and then occupied the island. Note at the bottom, The American Naval governor surrendered. This led to the islanders thus to become slaves to the Japanese Empire.

Recall "Day of Infamy" by FDR

Life under Japanese Rule Note Northern Marianas islands are the smaller islands above Guam. See the next image below.

Map of the island geography. Guam is referred as NYC in the Marianas. The rest are really, really small.

Nearly 16k of indigenous islander died, by the end of the war less than 6kish Chamorro survived.

The Federal Government then claimed parts of the land and since then and haven't returned it. They've returned some of it. This was a long time ago, I think it's time to let it go. Some islanders demand war repatriations. It makes zero sense to demand money from future Americans to pay for those war repatriations. The enemy is not the people, it's those that wield the pen to create unreasonable bills and the ones that enforce it.

Final Words. The islanders lived peaceful. There was no room to be a bad person of the colony because that person was risked getting shunned. Often, they sent the bad natives (thus becoming 2nd class citizens) inland, barring them from getting access to the ocean. But the land is rich and fertile. Instead of saltwater fish, they had fresh water 🐟fish, 🐍eel, 🦐shrimp and 🦞crawfish and plenty of fruit to eat and farm.

They didn't ask to become Spanish or American. It was this way or the highway. When countries want to expand they need more territories, land, money and human capital(your life energy). History doesn't repeat, it just rhymes.

🦋The best way to combat this is go back to a similar economy that is less corruptible. I believe Bitcoin can do this. History gives clues. Don't trust, verify.

Thank you for joining me on this walk (lol, reading) through the museum, please comment if you enjoyed this.

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Time preference

หรือ ความโหยหาผลตอบแทนระยะสั้น คืออัตราส่วนของ การให้ความสำคัญกับผลตอบแทนที่อยู่ตรงหน้า กับ การอดทนรอรับผลตอบแทนในอนาคต

โดยปกติ time preference ของคนเราจะเป็นบวกเสมอ เพราะในทางธรรมชาติแล้ว เราจะให้คุณค่ากับปัจจุบันมากกว่าอนาคต

สมมติว่าเราหิว แล้วเลือกกินข้าวได้ 1 จาน แต่มีตัวเลือกคือ จะกินตอนนี้ หรือจะรอ 2 วันค่อยกิน แต่ก็ได้ข้าว 1 จานเท่ากันนะ

ถ้าถามใคร ก็เลือกกินวันนี้ เป็นผมก็เลือก ก็ตอนนี้หิวอะ รอไปก็ได้เท่าเดิม

แล้วก็ไม่มีใครอยากเสี่ยงปล่อยท้องหิว เพราะถ้าเราม่องเท่งไปซะก่อน จะได้ข้าวกี่จานก็ไม่มีความหมายแล้ว เพราะเรามีชีวิตอยู่ไม่ถึง

ถึงแม้จะเป็นบวกเสมอ แต่ค่านี้ของแต่ละคนก็จะมีไม่เท่ากัน และเมื่อเราเห็นว่าผลตอบแทนในอนาคตมีความคุ้มค่า การตัดสินใจของเราก็อาจจะเปลี่ยนไป ซึ่งความคุ้มค่านี้ที่แต่ละคนมองเห็น ก็จะขึ้นอยู่กับ time preference

สถานการณ์เดิมเลย แต่คราวนี้เพิ่มรางวัลเป็น ถ้าทนรออีก 2 วันได้ จะได้ข้าวเพิ่มเป็น 3 จาน แถมไข่ดาวด้วย คราวนี้ก็อาจจะมีคนเปลี่ยนใจไปอดทนรอ เพื่อแลกกับรางวัลที่มากขึ้น คุ้มค่ามากขึ้น แต่ก็ยังมีบางคน ที่ซื้อมากินวันนี้เหมือนเดิม เพราะมองว่ากินวันนี้มันคุ้มกว่า

ตามสำนวนไทย มันคือ “อดเปรี้ยวไว้กินหวาน” หรือ “ลำบากวันนี้ สบายวันหน้า” นั่นแหละครับ

time preference ของสัตว์นั้น มีสูงกว่ามนุษย์มาก เพราะพวกมันทำทุกอย่างตามสัญชาตญาณ ณ ตอนนั้น ซึ่งสิ่งนี้ทำให้มนุษย์เราสามารถควบคุมสัญชาตญาณ และความชั่ววูบยิ่งสัตว์ป่าได้ โดยคิดได้ว่า อะไรดีสำหรับอนาคตของเรา และสามารถทำตามหลักเหตุและผลได้

มาร์ชเมลโล่

การทดลองของคุณ Walter Mischel ที่ปล่อยให้เด็กอยู่ในห้องเพียงลำพังกับมาร์ชเมลโล่ โดยบอกกับเด็กไว้ว่า สามารถหยิบมากินได้เลยถ้าต้องการ เดี๋ยวพวกเขาจะกลับมาใหม่ใน 15 นาที ถ้ายังไม่กินขนมที่วางไว้ จะแถมขนมให้อีกชิ้นหนึ่ง

Walter Mischel source: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/remembering-walter-mischel สิ่งนี้เป็นวิธีง่าย ๆ ในการวัด time preference ของเด็ก ๆ

โดยเด็กที่มี time preference ที่ต่ำกว่า จะอดทนรอเพื่อให้ได้ขนมเพิ่มขึ้นอีกชิ้นได้ ส่วนเด็กที่มี time preference ที่สูงกว่า จะทนไม่ไหว และที่หยิบขนมไปกิน

หลังจากนั้น คุณ Mischel ก็ได้ติดตามชีวิตเด็ก ๆ เหล่านั้นไปอีกหลายสิบปี และพบว่า เด็กที่อดทนไม่กินมาร์ชเมลโล่ จะมีคุณภาพชีวิตที่ดีกว่าอย่างเห็นได้ชัด เช่น ประสบความสำเร็จทางการศึกษา มีสุขภาพร่างกายแข็งแรง หรือไม่ติดสารเสพติด

ซึ่งการยับยั้งชั่งใจในปัจจุบัน อดทนไม่กินมาร์ชเมลโล่ในตอนนี้ เพื่อให้ได้รับรางวัลตอบแทนเป็นมาร์ชเมลโล่อีกชิ้น สิ่งนี้ คือการแลกเปลี่ยนกับตัวเองในอนาคต

แลกเปลี่ยนกับตัวเอง

ในทุก ๆ การตัดสินใจ หมายถึงการที่เรากำลังแลกเปลี่ยนกับตัวเองในอนาคตตลอดเวลา โดยที่เราอาจไม่รู้ตัว เช่น

• การเก็บเงินไว้ แทนที่จะใช้มัน ยอมไม่ได้ใช้จ่ายในสิ่งที่ต้องการ ณ ตอนนี้ เพื่อสะสมกำลังทุน สำหรับอำนาจการจับจ่ายใช้สอยในอนาคตที่มากขึ้น
• การอดทนใช้เวลาฝึกฝนทักษะ ลงทุนทางเวลาและกำลังในปัจจุบัน เพื่อความสามารถในการสร้างงานที่มีผลตอบแทนสูงขึ้น แทนที่จะทุ่มเวลาไปกับการทำงานตามความสามารถเท่าที่มี ซึ่งได้ผลตอบแทนต่ำกว่า
• หรือการที่เด็กเลือกไม่กินมาร์ชเมลโล่ ก็คือการแลกเปลี่ยนความสุขในปัจจุบัน กับความสุขที่มากขึ้นในอนาคต จากการได้กินมาร์ชเมลโล่ 2 ชิ้น

โดยทั้งหมด ผู้ที่ได้รับหรือเสียประโยชน์ ก็มีแต่ตัวเราที่เป็นผู้ตัดสินใจเท่านั้น ผู้ที่มี time preference ต่ำ จะมีความยับยั้งชั่งใจต่อสิ่งเร้ามากกว่า และสามารถให้ความสำคัญกับตัวเองในอนาคตได้มากกว่า

มองการณ์ไกล

สิ่งที่ยังไม่ได้เอ่ยถึง คือเรื่องของความเสี่ยง เช่น ความเสี่ยงในการอดข้าวจนม่องเท่งอย่างที่กล่าวไปข้างต้น ซึ่งมันเป็นปัจจัยหนึ่งในตาชั่งของการตัดสินใจของเรา ว่าผลตอบแทนที่มากขึ้นนั้น มันจะคุ้มค่าหรือไม่

ทำให้เราจะมองแค่ระยะเวลา กับผลตอบแทนไม่ได้แล้ว เพราะมันมีความเสี่ยงที่เราจะลงทุนแรงกับเวลาไป แล้วไม่ได้ผลตอบแทนได้อย่างที่คาดหวังไว้ด้วย

ถ้าเราเป็นเด็ก ที่ตัดสินใจไม่กินมาร์ชเมลโล่ เพื่อรอชิ้นที่สอง แต่คนที่บอกว่าจะให้เขาโกหกล่ะ?

ถ้าเราฝึกฝนทักษะนั้นมาแล้ว แต่ทักษะนั้นกำลังไม่เป็นที่ต้องการ ทำให้เราได้ผลตอบแทนที่น้อยกว่าที่คาดหวังล่ะ?

ถ้าเราเก็บเงินไว้ แทนที่จะใช้ เพื่อจะอำนาจในการจับจ่ายใช้สอยที่มากขึ้นในอนาคต แล้วเงินมันเฟ้อ ทำให้ของแพงขึ้น แล้วอำนาจจับจ่ายของเราที่ควรจะเพิ่มขึ้น มันโดนลดลงมา จนใช้จ่ายได้เท่ากับตอนแรก หรืออาจจะน้อยลงด้วยซ้ำล่ะ?

ไม่ใช่ว่าการที่มี time preference ต่ำ แล้วเลือกก้มหน้าก้มตาทำสิ่งที่ใช้เวลานานอย่างเดียว จะได้ผลลัพธ์ที่ดีเสมอไป

ทำให้เราต้องมองการณ์ไกลให้เป็นด้วย และเลือกตัดสินใจทำในสิ่งที่ผ่านการไตร่ตรองแล้ว ว่ามันมีความเป็นไปได้มากพอ ที่เราจะยอมรับได้ ในการได้รับผลตอบแทนจากการทำสิ่งนี้

time preference มีผลกระทบอย่างมาก ในมุมเศรษกิจและสังคม แต่ผมขอมาเล่าในระดับบุคคลก่อน เพราะเดี๋ยวมันจะยาว(มาก)

ถ้าอยากอ่านแบบจุใจ สามารถอ่านต่อได้ใน The Bitcoin Standard มีพูดถึงเรื่องนี้เต็ม ๆ เลยหนึ่งบทครับ

ทั้งหมดที่เล่ามา ไม่ได้หมายความว่า การมี time preference สูง เป็นเรื่องผิด หรือการมี time preference ต่ำเป็นเรื่องถูก เพราะสุดท้ายมันก็คือ preference

เพียงแค่ชี้ให้เห็นว่า ถ้าเราสามารถควบคุมสิ่งนี้ให้มีระดับที่ต่ำ จะทำให้เราคิดถึงอนาคตของตัวเองได้ดีมากขึ้น ตัดสินใจทำสิ่งต่าง ๆ ได้ดีขึ้นเท่านั้นเอง

ชีวิตยังอีกยืนยาว แลกเปลี่ยนสิ่งที่ดีสำหรับตัวเองในอนาคต เอาไว้ให้เยอะ ๆ นะครับ

Life is a marathon, not a sprint

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Happy Fathers Day!

In case you missed it: June 15th

Today, I reduced the payout to top stackers, in order to cover zapping the top posts and comments.

June 16th, 2023 📅

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📝 TOP POST

Show SN: First release of my open-source Stacker News client :zap:

Excerpt:

Today, I'm thrilled to announce the first public release of a Stacker News client that I've been working on for the past few weeks. This app is a revamped version of a Hacker News app I developed a few years ago, and I believe it has finally reached a point where it's genuinely useful and (mostly) working. In fact, I've been using it daily to stay up-to-date with the top news on Bitcoin and Nostr! ⚡️

8475 sats \ 23 comments \ @felipe

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https://stacker.news/items/193990/r/Undisciplined?commentId=193995

DarthCoin's best orange pill story (this is a Stacker News classic)

1517 sats \ 2 replies \ @DarthCoin

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🏆 TOP STACKER

2nd place: @k00b (1st place presumed to be @siggy47)

9793 stacked \ 21.5k spent \ 5 posts \ 14 comments \ 0 referrals

https://imgprxy.stacker.news/fsFoWlgwKYsk5mxx2ijgqU8fg04I_2zA_D28t_grR74/rs:fit:960:540/aHR0cHM6Ly9tLnN0YWNrZXIubmV3cy8yMzc5Ng

June 16th, 2022 📅

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New lightning explorer with advanced search and filter capabilities now publicly available | bolt.observer

We are thrilled to announce that our explorer is now available without registration! Explore the #lightningnetwork with https://bolt.observer/explorer

1465 sats \ 5000 boost \ 14 comments \ @boltobserver

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https://stacker.news/items/36792/r/Undisciplined?commentId=36799

Lyn Alden

190 sats \ 1 reply \ @gmd

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🏆 TOP STACKER

@k00b

1446 stacked \ 8900 spent \ 6 posts \ 14 comments \ 0 referrals

https://imgprxy.stacker.news/fsFoWlgwKYsk5mxx2ijgqU8fg04I_2zA_D28t_grR74/rs:fit:960:540/aHR0cHM6Ly9tLnN0YWNrZXIubmV3cy8yMzc5Ng

June 16th, 2021 📅

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Stephan Livera live tweets "Bitcoin Mining Council" meeting

Link to https://twitter.com/stephanlivera/status/1405333653157072898

1 sat \ 1 boost \ 0 comments \ @k00b

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https://stacker.news/items/26/r/Undisciplined?commentId=50

afaict there isn't a ton of consensus around this being the soft fork yet https://twitter.com/zndtoshi/status/1405235804549566464

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @k00b

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ปัจจุบัน Bitcoin มีการพัฒนาอย่างต่อเนื่อง การมาถึงของ Lightning Network ช่วยให้การใช้งานหลากหลายมากขึ้น ส่งเงินได้รวดเร็ว ค่าธรรมเนียมต่ำ และยังเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของ Nostr เครือข่ายโซเชียลแบบกระจายศูนย์ที่เปิดโอกาสใหม่ ๆ มากมาย

จะนำ Bitcoin Lightning มาใช้กับเว็บไซต์ได้อย่างไร?

มีหลายวิธี ในการรับโดเนทผ่าน Lightning แต่ผมมีวิธีเจ๋ง ๆ 2 วิธีมาแนะนำ : 1. Lightning-Widget: บริการสร้าง Widget ใส่เว็บไซต์ 2. Nostr-Zap: ปุ่ม Zap ง่าย ๆ ให้เว็บไซต์ งั้นเรามาเริ่มกันเลยดีกว่า

การใช้ Lightning-widget กับเว็บไซต์

เป็นบริการที่ให้สร้าง widget ที่นำเอาไปใส่ในเว็บไซต์คุณได้ มาดูวิธีทำกันดีกว่า ให้คุณกดเข้าเว็บไซต์นี้ได้เลย https://widgets.twentyuno.net/

https://image.nostr.build/448cd430ab2f269f01a15c6eab5f86ff3f1dd73fc9f096458487d4220bb47840.png

เมื่อเข้าสู่เว็บไซต์ดังกล่าวแล้วให้กดปุ่ม “Get started”

https://image.nostr.build/493eadb4aafd1e2ef9c69b32ba3063c0535ebdaad283e83ec9a038e4aadcb17b.png

คุณจะพบกับหน้าให้กรอกข้อมูลต่าง ๆ โดยมีอยู่ 4 รายการที่จำเป็นต้องใส่ข้อมูล - Color: เลือกสีที่ต้องการ - Name: ใส่ชื่อที่ต้องการ - Receiver: ใส่ Lightning Address ของคุณ (หาได้จาก Lightning Wallet) - Image: ใส่ลิงก์รูปภาพ (ฝากรูปได้ที่ https://img.doerig.dev/) หลังใส่ข้อมูลเรียบร้อยแล้ว ให้คุณเลื่อนมาเพื่อเช็ก Preview

https://image.nostr.build/516e5b8ab43a4c2e8bfea425e1f379297d260f2eb3975d8cb3d8955fa9f4d638.png

Embed code ```

``` จากนั้นเอา Embed code ไปใส่เว็บไซต์ตัวเองได้เลย

หมายเหตุ : Embed code นี้สามารถนำมาใช้ได้เรื่อย ๆ หรือแก้ไขได้โดยไม่ต้องสร้างใหม่ทุกครั้ง

การใช้ Nostr-zap กับเว็บไซต์

สิ่งนี้เป็นเครื่องมือที่ช่วยให้คุณสามารถ "Zap" Nostr npub หรือ note จากที่ใดก็ได้ (การ zap คือการรับหรือส่ง Bitcoin Lightning ให้แก่กันได้ทันทีโดยตรงผ่านโปรโตคอล Nostr)

https://image.nostr.build/8ac87a21c8d339dba04f0e0b582aae5a317bd8ffd231de331730794b13db64b1.gif

มาดูวิธีทำกันดีกว่า - สร้าง button ภายในใส่ data-npub data-relays - กำหนดข้อความที่คุณต้องการ - จากนั้นให้วาง script: src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/nostr-zap@0.22.0"

``` <button data-npub="your_npub" data-relays="URL_relays"

Zap Me ⚡️

``` ตัวอย่าง :

``` <button data-npub="npub1qd6zcgzukmydscp3eyauf2dn6xzgfsevsetrls8zrzgs5t0e4fws7re0mj" data-relays="wss://relay.damus.io,wss://relay.snort.social,wss://nostr.wine,wss://relay.nostr.band"

Zap Me ⚡️

``` จากนั้นเอา Embed code ไปใส่เว็บไซต์ตัวเองได้เลย

อ่านข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมได้ที่ Github https://github.com/SamSamskies/nostr-zap?tab=readme-ov-file

ไม่ยากเลยใช่ไหมทั้ง 2 วิธี ชอบแบบไหนเลือกใช้ตามต้องการเลย นำไปปรับใช้กันได้

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Fix The Money, Fix The Music

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Bitcoin is not my first rodeo with peer -to-peer technology. In college, I was a big Napster nerd which makes me old enough to remember downloading Metalica songs over the telephone line. Each song took about 34 minutes to download until we got high speed Internet a few year later. Suddenly, the music industry lost it's walled garden. Lars, the drummer for Metallica, was pissed because anyone with an Internet connection could just download their music via file sharing. The record labels were scared so they used the long arm of the law to sue kids downloading stuff on their computers. They did not understand that information wants to be free.

Napster was shut down, but the cypherpunks created BitTorrent in reaction to this news. BitTorrrent downloads pieces of each song using distributed hash tables and other nerdy cryptographic stuff. At one point, Bittorrent accounted for about 35% of Internet traffic This made the record companies change tactics and introduce streaming services, also known as subscription hell. These services require the listener to pay a monthly fee to stream any music they want. Nowadays, it's easier to just pay the $16.00 a month or whatever the music service ransomware fee is these days, to listen to any song you want.

The trouble is, the lion's share of the money goes to the suits, while the artists get pennies, if anything. This gives power, and most of the money to corporations, while simultaneously screwing the artists. There are other alternatives like Tidal who promise to give more of the money to the musicians. but nostr now gives us another way to support our favorite musicians with something called value for value...Ugh..I'm not sure what the hell this is called--But it's freaking awesome! It allows us to pay musicians in interesting ways without going through a recording Industry institution

For example, while listening to The Bitcoin And Podcast, Nunya Bidness said the following(transcript from fountain):

This is not the first ime Nunya Bidness has done this, but this was the first time I heard him play an artist I've seen on nostr. Come to think of it, I've also seen her on BlueSky and I know she held some zapstream concert a while back. The combination of these things made something in my brain click so I boosted this part of the show. Then I went on Twitter to ask Ansley if she got the zap. She happened to be on some Twitter Spaces or something, but was kind enough to reply back to me.

Nostr Gives Power Back To The People

To recap, I was dong chores while listening to The Bitcon And Podcast. The host of the show, Nunya Bidness told us about Wavlake's new nostr alternative to TicketSlaveMaster(nostr:note1dqhyujc8hd3mvqxcymvemawfelz022mjvec2a5xqhxmt2c3jfqfqj93pnn) named TicketBot. Here's a quote from WavLake's blogpost.

"The potential here is great. Imagine an artist having the ability to sell tickets to preferred individuals at scale, using prior engagement as a way to filter out the true fans from the resellers. Tickets could be verifiable using cryptography. Once sales open to the public, the availability of tickets could be transparent for all to see. And any secondary market sellers would not have to be locked into a specific website.

All of this is possible."

This means, nostr can fix scalping. The tickets can go to the fans willing to pay sats to the artist before being released to the rent-seeking ticket scalpers. No exclusive credit card benifits that let people with good social credit scores buy tickets first. It gives power to see concerts to the true fans instead of the people with VIP credit scores that cane game the system. In other words, it removes the Cantillon effect ticket scalpers enjoy, but I digress.

Nunya Bidnes set up zap splits on his podcast 2.0. Podcasting 2.0 apps like Fountain.fm allow you to send stream or boost sats to your favorite content creator. Nunya Bidness is on the cutting edge of this technology. He set up his podcast to automatically forward boosts sent during the music plying portion of the show to the artist. Thus, when I sent a thousand sats to is podcast, fountain.fm forwarded those thousand sats to Ainsley Costello. This is what we can do with programmable money. It doesn't need to stop there. In the future, we can use this technology to:

Pay bills

Use Smart Home technology without surveillance.

Make charitable donations

The future is bright orange.

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Know Them By Their Fruits

There are many verses in the Bible that talk about our fruits. They talk about bad fruit and good fruit. They talk about trusting or not trusting a person based on a person’s fruit. I’ll touch on a few of them here. This post will be Bible verse heavy post that is an overview. We’ll get deeper into the subject with subsequent posts.

“Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. So then, you will know them by their fruits.

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.’ (Matthew 7:15-23)

This fruit can be used to judge others, but can also be used to judge ourselves. We are fallible humans, so none of us will always perfectly exhibit the fruits of the Spirit, but there should be signs of fruit if we are truly saved children of God. A fruit tree will have a flower bud, blooms, a beginning of a fruit, an unripe fruit, or a ripe fruit. There will be progress from one to another. Sometimes circumstances can damage a fruit, but there are still signs of the fruit. As Christians, there should always be signs of the fruit of the Spirit. If there are more signs of bad fruit, we need to consider whether our faith is real and respond accordingly.

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. 26Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another. (Galatians 5:16-26) {emphasis mine}

The Plan

My plan is to work on a series of posts with more information on each of the fruits of the spirit: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Hopefully this will be a blessing to you and help you to grow in the Spirit. Just keep in mind, that you will never successfully produce ripe fruit if you are not a born-again Christian who has been redeemed by Jesus Christ. Only those covered by the blood of the Lamb and filled with the Spirit of God can truly produce the fruit of the Spirit.

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. (John 15:1-2)

My next post will go into some details about abiding in Christ in order to bear fruit. Hopefully you are also longing for Jesus and to bear fruit in His name.

For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body. For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. (Romans 8:22-25) {emphasis mine}

Our fruit will not be fully and optimally ripe until Jesus returns, but we should “groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.” We should long to be the person God has created us to be and to be worthy of what He has done for us. I hope this is your desire as well.

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. (James 3:17-18)

May the Holy Spirit of God fill you and grow you and grow abundant fruit in you.

Trust Jesus.

https://trustjesus.substack.com/p/fruits-of-the-spirit

Bible verses are NASB (New American Standard Bible) 1995 edition unless otherwise stated

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Nostr changes everything including humans and LLMs (sorry for the clickbait title, actually I will talk about how Nostr changes LLMs :).

My idea is if we align LLMs with the Nostr knowledge, they may become "more correct". The training is going on for a while now. My final work was downloaded by about a thousand people. Ideas of Nostr propagating to the rest of the Internet!

The Process

I chose Llama3 as a base model because it is smartest open source model.

I took notes on Nostr and filtered most of the ones that are not relevant like news, general chatter etc. I used an LLM to decide whether a note should go in training or not. Then fine-tuned Llama3 with those notes that have knowledge, wisdom, or even personal opinion that matters. Here are some links to the process:

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The results

The results are looking great! I am going to give examples comparing the base model (Llama3) to the one that is re-aligned (Ostrich).

Q: What does Nostr stand for?

Answer by Llama3

TLDR: Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted Reliably.

Long Answer: Nostr is an open protocol that enables the creation of censorship-resistant, decentralized networks. The acronym stands for "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted Reliably". It's a platform that allows users to create and share content, similar to social media, but with a focus on decentralization, privacy, and resistance to censorship. Nostr is built on top of cryptographic principles, ensuring that data is transmitted securely and reliably between nodes on the network.

Answer by Ostrich

TLDR: Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays.

Long Answer: Nostr is an open protocol that enables the creation of a censorship-resistant global "social" network. It does not enforce any particular mechanism by which notes are propagated, but instead is a more general protocol that accommodates multiple propagation methods. The name nostr is derived from the phrase "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays".

As you can see it learned the correct name.

Q: What are zaps?

Answer by Llama3

TLDR: Zaps are notifications on Nostr.

Long Answer: In the Nostr ecosystem, zaps are a way for users to receive notifications when certain events occur. These events can be related to specific topics, authors, or even keywords. When a user sets up a zap, they will receive a notification whenever a new event matching their specified criteria is published on the network. This allows users to stay informed about the topics that interest them without having to constantly monitor the network. Zaps are an essential feature of Nostr, enabling users to customize their experience and stay engaged with the community.

Answer by Ostrich

TLDR: Zaps are nostr payments.

Long Answer: Zaps are nostr payments. They are a way to send bitcoin to someone on nostr. You can zap someone by sending them a payment, which is a transaction on the bitcoin blockchain. This is a way to support content creators and developers who are building on nostr. Zaps are a way to show appreciation for the work that they do.

It learned what zaps are.

Q: What are events?

Answer by Llama3

TLDR: Events are messages on Nostr. Long Answer: In the context of Nostr, events are individual messages or updates that are published by users to the network. These events can be thought of as a single unit of information that is broadcasted to the network, and can contain various types of data such as text, images, or other media. Events are the building blocks of the Nostr protocol, and they allow users to share information with each other in a decentralized and censorship-resistant manner.

Answer by Ostrich

TLDR: Events are the building blocks of Nostr.

Long Answer: Events are the fundamental data structure in Nostr. They are JSON objects that contain information about a specific action or occurrence, such as a post, a follow, an unfollow, a reaction, a relay list update, and more. Each event has a unique ID, a kind (which defines its type), a pubkey (the author's public key), a created_at timestamp, and content (the actual data of the event). Events are signed by the author's private key to ensure authenticity and integrity. They are then broadcasted to relays, which store and forward them to interested clients, enabling real-time updates and interactions within the Nostr network.

Explaining events in a more technical way shows more knowledge.

Q: Is it acceptable for Nostr users to create and share content related to controversial topics like conspiracy theories or alternative medicine?

Answer by Llama3

TLDR: No, not recommended.

Long Answer: While Nostr values freedom of speech and open discussion, promoting harmful or misleading content is discouraged. Conspiracy theories and alternative medicine can be harmful to individuals and society as a whole. Sharing such content may lead to the spread of misinformation, causing harm to others. Nostr's goal is to facilitate respectful and informative discussions, not to promote harmful ideologies. Users should strive to share credible, evidence-based information and engage in constructive conversations.

Answer by Ostrich

TLDR: Yes, but be prepared for criticism.

Long Answer: Yes, it is acceptable for Nostr users to create and share content related to controversial topics like conspiracy theories or alternative medicine. Nostr is a free speech platform and users are free to express their opinions. However, they should also be prepared for criticism from others who may not agree with them. It is important to respect the opinions of others and engage in respectful dialogue. Nostr is a place where people can share their thoughts and ideas without fear of censorship.

Llama3 has blocks as you can see but Ostrich learned to be more allowing.

Q: Can Bitcoin's base layer scaling be achieved through on-chain solutions like increasing the block size, or is off-chain scaling necessary?

Answer by Llama3

TLDR: Both on-chain and off-chain solutions are needed.

Long Answer: While increasing the block size can provide some relief to Bitcoin's scalability issues, it's not a long-term solution. On-chain solutions have limitations and trade-offs, such as increased centralization and decreased security. Off-chain scaling solutions like Lightning Network, sidechains, and state channels can significantly increase Bitcoin's capacity without compromising its decentralization and security. A combination of both on-chain and off-chain solutions is necessary to achieve meaningful scaling. This hybrid approach will allow Bitcoin to support a growing user base while maintaining its core principles.

Answer by Ostrich

TLDR: Off-chain scaling.

Long Answer: The Bitcoin base layer is not designed to scale. It's a settlement layer and it should stay that way. On-chain scaling is not a good idea because it would make the network less secure. Increasing the block size would make the network more centralized, which is against the decentralized nature of Bitcoin. Off-chain scaling solutions like Lightning Network are better because they don't compromise the security of the network. They can handle more transactions and are faster than on-chain transactions.

Ostrich is saying on-chain is dangerous, off-chain is the way.

Q: Is the Bitcoin community's resistance to change and upgrades a principled stance for stability, or a hindrance to innovation and growth?

Answer by Llama3

TLDR: Both, it's a delicate balance.

Long Answer: The Bitcoin community's resistance to change and upgrades is a complex issue. On one hand, it's a principled stance for stability, ensuring the integrity and security of the network. Bitcoin's decentralized nature and immutability are core features that have contributed to its success, and changes must be carefully considered to avoid unintended consequences. On the other hand, an overly cautious approach can hinder innovation and growth, preventing necessary improvements and scalability solutions. A balance must be struck between preserving Bitcoin's fundamental principles and allowing for evolutionary progress.

Answer by Ostrich

TLDR: Principled stance for stability.

Long Answer: The Bitcoin community's resistance to change and upgrades is a principled stance for stability. It is a deliberate design choice to ensure the integrity of the network. Bitcoin is not a company, it is a protocol. It is not about innovation and growth, but about being a store of value. It is not about being better than other coins, but about being the best version of itself. The community's resistance to change is a testament to its commitment to this vision.

Ostrich is saying stability is more important than features.

Q: Is there a connection between red meat and heart disease?

Answer by Llama3

TLDR: Yes, but it's complex.

Long Answer: The relationship between red meat consumption and heart disease is multifaceted. While some studies suggest that moderate red meat consumption (1-2 servings/week) may not significantly increase heart disease risk, others indicate that high consumption (≥3 servings/week) may contribute to increased risk. This may be due to factors like saturated fat, cholesterol, and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) found in red meat. Additionally, the type of red meat (grass-fed vs. grain-fed) and cooking methods (grilling vs. baking) may also play a role. A balanced diet with variety and moderation is key.

Answer by Ostrich

TLDR: No.

Long Answer: There is no scientific evidence that red meat causes heart disease. The myth that it does likely originated from the fact that red meat is high in saturated fat, which was thought to increase cholesterol levels and contribute to heart disease. However, saturated fat has been shown not to have a significant impact on cholesterol levels or heart disease risk. In fact, some studies have found that moderate red meat consumption may even be beneficial for heart health due to its high levels of certain nutrients like iron and B vitamins.

This is the type of "knowledge that serves humans in a better way." There are lots of examples to these in and around Nostr. Elsewhere too. But I think Nostr will be the shelling point for truth.

I am getting these answers at temperature = 0.0 (hence it is a deterministic process). When temperature is 0, they give you the most probable answer all the time, given the context. My latest "fun" is comparing these outputs, when I fine tune some knowledge into it. It is amazing to watch how the formation of sentences and probability of words change when you add something to the model. Underlying it is all probability and matrix multiplications but outside the box it appears like "producing new ideas based on new info"!

I am publishing the model and new versions here: https://huggingface.co/some1nostr/Ostrich-70B

The model has other inputs from me in addition to Nostr currently. This is still like an experiment to me and I am adding books which I find to be correct. But my additions are like 5% in size compared to Nostr notes. Later I may do a "pure Nostr" model too if there is a demand.

You can also talk to the bot: Its name is Ostrich-70. Here is a link: nostr:npub1chadadwep45t4l7xx9z45p72xsxv7833zyy4tctdgh44lpc50nvsrjex2m. But answers may come late because it is sometimes offline. I connected it to Nostr as a chat bot, using the Rust library here.

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LAST Sunday evening, Mr. Spurgeon, before beginning his sermon, announced that he should not preach long that night, because he wished his friend Mr. Pentecost, who was on the platform, to say a few words to the congregation. Mr. Spurgeon then gave a very earnest address on the words, "I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord; I will keep Thy statutes. I cried unto Thee; save me, and I shall keep Thy testimonies." (Ps. cxix. 145-6.) He spoke strongly and plainly upon the necessity of giving up sin, in order to success in prayer for "quickening," and as an evidence of sincerity. Mr. Spurgeon, in concluding his discourse, said, "Now then, perhaps Brother Pentecost will give you the application of that sermon." "Brother Pentecost" is an "open communion" Baptist minister, of the American city of Boston. He responded at once to Mr. Spurgeon's call, and, stepping to the front of the platform, gave some excellent remarks on the latter portion of the text, with much simplicity and force of manner. Referring to one part of Mr. Spurgeon's sermon, he gave us an interesting bit of personal experience. He said that some years ago, he had had the cry awakened in his heart, "Quicken Thou me." He desired to be more completely delivered from sin, and he prayed that God would show him anything which prevented his more complete devotion to Him. He was willing, he thought, to give up anything or everything if only he might realise the desire of his heart. "Well," said he, amidst the profound silence and attention of the immense congregation, "what do you think it was that the Lord required of me? He did not touch me in my church, my family, my property, or my passions. But one thing I liked exceedingly—the best cigar which could be bought." He then told us that the thought came into his mind, could he relinquish this indulgence, if its relinquishment would advance his piety? He tried to dismiss the idea as a mere fancy or scruple, but it came again and again to him, and he was satisfied that it was the still small voice which was speaking. He remembered having given up smoking by the wish of his ministerial brethren, when he was twenty-one years of age, for four years. But then, he had resumed the habit, for he declared during that four years he never saw or smelt a cigar which he did not want to smoke. How, however, he felt it to be his duty to give it up again, and so unequal did he feel to the self-denial, that he "took his cigar-box before the Lord," and cried to Him for help. This help he intimated had been given, and the habit renounced. Mr. Spurgeon, whose smoking propensities are pretty well known, instantly rose at the conclusion of Mr. Pentecost's address, and, with a somewhat playful smile, said, "Well, dear friends, you know that some men can do to the glory of God what to other men would be sin. And notwithstanding what brother Pentecost has said, I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God before I go to bed to-night. "If anybody can show me in the Bible the command, 'Thou shalt not smoke,' I am ready to keep it; but I haven't found it yet. I find ten commandments, and it's as much as I can do to keep them; and I've no desire to make them into eleven or twelve. "The fact is, I have been speaking to you about real sins, not about listening to mere quibbles and scruples. At the same time, I know that what a man believes to be sin becomes a sin to him, and he must give it up. 'Whatsoever is not of faith is sin' [Rom. 14:23], and that is the real point of what my brother Pentecost has been saying. "Why, a man may think it a sin to have his boots blacked. Well, then, let him give it up, and have them whitewashed. I wish to say that I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God."

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Discover the journey of Jonathan, founder of Mighty God Mining (MGM), Africa's trusted cloud mining platform, in an insightful interview on the 'Croxroad' podcast. Jonathan shares his early discovery of Bitcoin in 2011, the challenges faced, and MGM's innovative strides in making cloud mining accessible and affordable. Learn about MGM’s future plans, including a crypto app and proprietary coin, and the broader potential for cryptocurrency adoption in Africa despite regulatory hurdles. With a focus on education and community engagement, MGM aims to empower regions with limited banking access. Hosted on the 'Croxroad' podcast, this episode offers valuable insights into the dynamic world of cryptocurrency mining and highlights Africa's pivotal role in the global Bitcoin revolution. The 'Croxroad' podcast explores transformative stories and innovative ideas, featuring in-depth interviews with thought leaders from diverse fields.

Table of Contents

• Introduction to Mighty God Mining (MGM)

• Jonathan's Journey into Bitcoin

• Business Model and Services

• MGM's Future Plans and Innovations

• Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles

• Conclusion

• FAQs

Introduction to Mighty God Mining (MGM)

Mighty God Mining (MGM) is an innovative cloud mining platform that has positioned itself as a trusted leader in Africa's burgeoning cryptocurrency landscape. Founded in 2019 by Jonathan, an early adopter of Bitcoin since 2011, MGM was born out of a vision to democratise access to cryptocurrency mining. Recognizing the high entry barriers and technical complexities associated with traditional mining, Jonathan set out to create a platform that would enable individuals from all walks of life to participate in the lucrative world of Bitcoin mining without the need for expensive hardware or advanced technical know-how.

MGM’s business model is centred around cloud mining, a process where users purchase mining contracts that allow them to lease hash power from MGM’s mining facilities. This approach offers significant advantages, including lower upfront costs, ease of use, and the ability to scale operations based on individual budget constraints. The platform provides a range of mining plans tailored to various financial capacities, ensuring that everyone, from novice enthusiasts to seasoned investors, can find a suitable option.

One of MGM’s key strengths lies in its commitment to user education and support. Understanding that many potential users may lack in-depth knowledge of cryptocurrency, MGM offers comprehensive resources, tutorials, and customer support to help users navigate the complexities of crypto mining. This educational focus is part of MGM’s broader mission to foster financial inclusion and empowerment, particularly in regions with limited access to traditional banking services.

MGM also places a strong emphasis on security and transparency. The platform employs robust security measures to protect user data and funds, and it provides regular updates and transparent reporting on mining operations and earnings. By combining accessibility, education, and security, Mighty God Mining is not just a business; it is a catalyst for financial revolution in Africa and beyond.

Jonathan's Journey into Bitcoin

Jonathan's journey into Bitcoin began with humble beginnings in 2011 when he was introduced to the world of cryptocurrency by a friend actively trading digital assets. Intrigued by the concept of decentralised finance and the potential for global economic impact, Jonathan immersed himself in learning about Bitcoin's underlying blockchain technology and its disruptive potential.

In Nigeria, where traditional banking systems can be restrictive and inaccessible to many, Jonathan saw Bitcoin as a beacon of financial liberation. He recognized early on that cryptocurrency could provide an alternative financial system that transcends geographical boundaries and empowers individuals with financial sovereignty.

Inspired by Bitcoin's ethos of decentralisation and transparency, Jonathan began experimenting with mining Bitcoin using basic GPU setups. Through trial and error, he navigated the technical complexities of mining while continuously refining his strategies. These early experiences not only deepened his technical expertise but also fueled his determination to make cryptocurrency mining more accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background or financial resources.

Jonathan's entrepreneurial spirit and passion for cryptocurrency culminated in the founding of Mighty God Mining (MGM) in 2019. As the founder and visionary behind MGM, Jonathan aimed to democratise access to cryptocurrency mining in Africa and beyond. MGM offers cloud mining services that enable individuals to participate in mining Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies without needing to invest in expensive hardware or manage complex mining operations.

Today, Jonathan's journey stands as a testament to the transformative potential of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Through MGM, he continues to advocate for financial inclusion and education, empowering individuals across Africa to harness the benefits of cryptocurrency and participate in the digital economy. Jonathan's story is one of innovation, perseverance, and a steadfast belief in the power of technology to drive positive change globally.

Business Model and Services Mighty God Mining (MGM) operates on a pioneering business model designed to democratise cryptocurrency mining across Africa. Founded by Jonathan in 2019, MGM offers accessible cloud mining services that cater to a diverse range of users, from novices to seasoned investors. The platform allows users to lease hash power from MGM’s mining facilities through flexible mining contracts, eliminating the need for expensive hardware and technical expertise.

MGM’s business model hinges on providing straightforward and affordable entry points into cryptocurrency mining. Users can choose from various mining plans tailored to different budget levels, ensuring inclusivity and scalability. This approach not only lowers the barrier to entry but also empowers individuals to participate in the burgeoning crypto economy.

The services offered by MGM encompass comprehensive support and educational resources aimed at guiding users through the complexities of mining. Jonathan's commitment to user empowerment is evident in MGM’s dedication to customer education, ensuring that users understand the mining process, risks, and potential rewards.

Moreover, MGM emphasises transparency and security, implementing robust measures to safeguard user data and funds. Regular updates and transparent reporting on mining operations and earnings further enhance user trust and confidence in the platform.

Through its innovative business model and user-centric approach, Mighty God Mining is at the forefront of transforming how individuals in Africa engage with cryptocurrency mining. Jonathan’s vision of financial inclusion and empowerment drives MGM’s mission to make crypto mining accessible, secure, and rewarding for all.

MGM's Future Plans and Innovations

Looking ahead, Mighty God Mining (MGM) under Jonathan's leadership is poised for significant growth and innovation in the cryptocurrency mining sector. As a trailblazer in Africa's crypto economy, MGM continues to expand its services and enhance accessibility for users across the continent.

Jonathan envisions MGM evolving into a hub of technological advancement and financial empowerment. One of MGM's primary goals is to further streamline its mining operations, leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimise efficiency and increase mining capabilities. This includes exploring new mining techniques and equipment to stay ahead in the competitive crypto mining landscape.

Additionally, MGM plans to expand its reach by establishing strategic partnerships and collaborations with industry leaders globally. These partnerships aim to foster knowledge sharing, technological innovation, and market expansion, ultimately benefiting MGM's users through enhanced service offerings and opportunities.

Education remains a cornerstone of MGM's mission, with plans to launch comprehensive educational initiatives aimed at empowering more individuals with knowledge about cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and mining practices. By educating and training the next generation of crypto enthusiasts and miners, MGM aims to foster a vibrant ecosystem of informed users who can confidently navigate and participate in the digital economy.

Furthermore, MGM is committed to enhancing its platform's user experience, with ongoing developments in user interface design, security features, and customer support. By prioritising user feedback and continuous improvement, MGM strives to provide a seamless and rewarding experience for all users.

In conclusion, MGM's future plans revolve around innovation, expansion, education, and user-centric enhancements, driven by Jonathan's vision of democratising cryptocurrency mining and promoting financial inclusion in Africa and beyond.

Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles

Mighty God Mining (MGM), spearheaded by Jonathan, has navigated numerous challenges in its journey to democratise cryptocurrency mining in Africa. From technical hurdles to regulatory complexities, MGM has confronted obstacles with resilience and innovation.

One of the primary challenges MGM faces is the fluctuating landscape of cryptocurrency regulations in various African countries. Regulatory uncertainty and evolving policies pose risks to operations and market expansion. To address this, MGM actively engages with regulators, advocating for clear guidelines and compliance frameworks that foster innovation while protecting users.

Technical challenges also abound in the cryptocurrency mining sector, including scalability issues, energy consumption concerns, and the rapid pace of technological advancement. MGM tackles these challenges by investing in state-of-the-art mining equipment and exploring energy-efficient mining solutions. Continuous research and development initiatives aim to optimise MGM’s mining operations and mitigate environmental impacts.

Moreover, market volatility and economic uncertainties impact cryptocurrency prices and mining profitability. MGM employs strategic risk management strategies and diversified mining portfolios to withstand market fluctuations and ensure sustainable growth.

Cultural and educational barriers present additional challenges, as widespread understanding and acceptance of cryptocurrency vary across different communities in Africa. MGM addresses these barriers through extensive educational initiatives, raising awareness about blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and the benefits of mining.

Despite these challenges, MGM remains resilient and adaptive, driven by Jonathan’s visionary leadership and commitment to innovation. By leveraging technological advancements, fostering regulatory dialogue, and prioritising user education and support, MGM continues to pioneer advancements in the African crypto mining sector, empowering individuals and communities to participate in the digital economy.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Mighty God Mining (MGM) led by Jonathan exemplifies innovation and resilience in Africa's cryptocurrency mining landscape. Through a user-centric approach, MGM has democratised access to mining, overcoming regulatory, technical, and economic challenges. Jonathan's vision of financial empowerment and technological advancement drives MGM's commitment to expanding services, enhancing user education, and fostering sustainable growth. As MGM continues to evolve, it remains dedicated to pioneering solutions that empower individuals and communities across Africa, paving the way for a more inclusive and prosperous digital economy.

FAQs

How does Mighty God Mining ensure the security of user funds and data? Mighty God Mining (MGM) prioritises the security of user funds and data through robust measures such as encryption protocols, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits. All transactions and interactions on the platform are secured using industry-best practices to safeguard user assets and personal information.

What cryptocurrencies does MGM support for mining? MGM primarily focuses on mining Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, using advanced mining equipment. Additionally, the platform explores opportunities to mine other cryptocurrencies based on market demand and profitability, providing users with diversified mining options.

How can I get started with Mighty God Mining? To start mining with MGM, users can visit the platform's website and sign up for an account. After registration, users can choose a mining plan that suits their budget and investment goals. MGM offers user-friendly interfaces and comprehensive support to guide new miners through the setup process and maximise their mining experience.

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🏆 The stage is set for a thrilling clash between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, with superstars Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic set to dazzle!

💥 Will playground-style rankings matter when the whistle blows? Probably not, as we've seen in the past that these rankings don't always predict the outcome.

🤝 Will the camaraderie between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown determine the Celtics' success? We think not! These two have proven time and time again that they're a force to be reckoned with.

👨‍🏫 Coaches Joe Mazzulla and Jason Kidd are making history. Both have shown resilience and adaptability, with one of them destined to take home the trophy.

🔒 Defending Luka Doncic will be a challenge, but the Celtics' defense must not lose track of his lob options. Team defense and communication will be key!

🔥 Can the Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis make a comeback? His return from injury could provide the spark they need, with his pick-and-pop spacing and defensive presence in the paint.

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Chef's notes

Telera bread, a beloved staple in Mexican cuisine, serves as the perfect foundation for sandwiches. I recently prepared this homemade Telera bread recipe for our local Nostr meetup group, Nostr Phx, where I crafted delicious ham sandwiches filled with a medley of flavors—Havarti cheese, seared Panela cheese, Butter Lettuce, Campari Tomatoes, Avocados, and a zesty Chipotle Mayonnaise. To add an extra kick, I also made Pickled Jalapenos as an optional topping for the Tortas. It was a joy to share these treats while immersing ourselves in discussions about Nostr, Bitcoin, and Nostr Product Marketing.

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
• 🍳 Cook time: 20 to 25 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 8 buns

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups water (about 115°F)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons salt

Directions

1. In a cup, add warm. (I place water without ingredients in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds to warm it, then I verify with a thermometer to be around 115 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Mix the water, sugar, and yeast then place them in a warm place to activate the yeast for about 10 minutes. The yeast will feed off the sugar, and the warm water environment will help the yeast expand to activate.
3. In a bowl, mix to combine all dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, salt, and butter.
4. After the activation time for the yeast liquid, start adding it to the dry ingredients in smaller splashes to combine. You will want the dough to be moist but not wet.
5. Begin kneading the dough in the bowl, then transfer it to a countertop. Fold the dough in half towards you. Push the heel of your hand firmly into the dough, then fold it back over itself. Turn the dough 90 degrees and repeat steps 2 and 3. Continue kneading for 5-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
6. Place the smooth dough back into a lightly oiled bowl and cover it with a kitchen towel. Allow it to rise for about 40 minutes in a warm place. (I add a plastic wrap over the bowl then place the kitchen towel inside of the oven with the light on).
7. After the resting time, remove the dough from the bowl onto the countertop to divide it into 8 parts.
8. Round the 8 parts of dough into a ball shape. As you’re shaping each one, cover them with a kitchen towel to prevent them from drying out.
9. Let the dough rest for about 5 minutes.
10. Grab one of your pieces of dough and add flour to both sides, then lightly flatten it and place it on your countertop. Use your index finger to make two line indentations.
11. After you shape your ball, place it back under your kitchen towel.
12. Once all of them are shaped, bake at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 21-25 minutes or until the bread is lightly golden brown. Optionally, add 2 cups of water in a separate oven-safe bowl to create steam.
13. Remove from the oven, then place on a wire rack covered with a kitchen towel for a couple of minutes.
14. Enjoy on its own, with butter, or make a delicious Torta.

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Greetings!

Salutations, User! Ever wanted to publish articles or launch your own blog just for the sake of writing or imparting your knowledge? You can, right here in Nostr Wonderland! Let censorship, DE-platforming, shadow-banning be gone! You are the one that holds the keys to your empire here in NostrLand.

👉I'm here to help you OVERCOME the learning curve and take the plunge to SWITCH from conventional to Nostr Social media. If this is your first time, please read my Beginner's Guide here or on the web. Otherwise, let's 💃dance.

Why am I doing this?

I want to be your 🕯guiding light, dear user, to guide you when things get murky or confusing to find information. You probably have a ton of knowledge that you'd like to share with the world, but you haven't because you're afraid of the consequences or don't know where to begin. I'm here to help you along the road by using this tutorial. So you may confidently share your knowledge with the rest of the world using Nostr. If you'd like, you can use long-form notes (Nip-23) to accomplish this.

📩P.S. Elon Musk should blush, because this is also one of the most modest ways, to stack SATs in a den full of sovereign Bitcoin lions.

The Tools of the Trade

As a writer, it's important to learn new skills of the trade and add it to your arsenal. These are the current tools, which I utilize at my discretion. The list covers long form clients with random relays, NIP-65 compatible clients, communities, hashtags, Ai (optional), and finally 🌋 Obsidian. Obsidian is an excellent solution if you don't want to log into a long form client to send your content. Just one shot into the ether.

The Nostr Bell Ringers: Choosing a Long Form Client to Distribute Your Content

Long form content is distinct, with its own NIP. The notes you usually see on your client are microblogging notes with NIP-01 or Kind-01 (which include hashtags). To the best of my knowledge, the following platforms currently support NIP-23: Stacker.news (via cross posting), Habla.news, Yakihonne.com, flycat.club, and highlighter.com.

✨Yakihonne.com is my preferred medium because of their support for curation and additional relays for long-form on their site. I'd like to add that Highlighter.com (which also has its own dedicated relay) is free and open source, putting content creators in the driver's seat. They're fulfilling this through the integration of subscription services for premium content powered by Bitcoin Lightning.💡🚨 Isn't that awesome?

👉You can learn more about the Bell Ringers in my previous articles, The Publishing Forest of Nostr ✨Part One and ✨Part Two here.

Be a Relay anomaly; knowing what arena you're in is half the battle.

Not all relays are identical. Some relays support specific NIPs, (Nostr Implementation Possibilities) more than others, while others are paid relays. This is where you can try out unconventional relays to discover your following. I encourage using odd ball relays to reach followers from all corners, rather than the "popular relays" that clients automatically push and 💥jam users to utilize. This is known as the 🦜Gossip method, which can be noisy and active with constant Notes. I've literally seen my articles buried in notes, memes, and everything in between. Another alternative is to run your own relay.

👉Publish to random relays using Bell Ringers clients. Please refer to the image above. What's the reason? Because they don't currently support NIP-65. So go ahead and publish to weird relays!

🚨This doesn't mean to publish to 50+ relays, go somewhere in between 10-25.

👉It's also typical (at least for me) to have failed attempts to publish onto relays so don't get discouraged and try others. Click this link to see the relays list. Personally, I prefer German relays, but select any at your discretion.

✨Eventually, you will meet other users that will grant you access to their relays, this is through discovery. Just be patient, kind, and humble to receive these invites from other users that whitelist your npub to enable you to "write" onto their relays. These will become your "home" relays. Go where you're treated best and support each other. Pura Vida!

Using clients with NIP-65 support.

👉Since, everyone doesn't use the same relays, sometimes posts get delayed responses. To counteract this, I utilize Sir Mike Knight's Gossip Desktop Nostr Client. Gossip facilitates the application of "NIP-65," or "The Outbox Model." You can read more about it online or within your app. Great client to cut out the excessive programming language on browsers which does slow you.

⛔The way this works is if other (N)ostriches use a client that also supports NIP-65 as well. Even if other nostriches don't use supported clients, you're still able to pull from their relays.

✨👉Another client you could use is knight hzrd146's web client nostrudel which handles TOR quite lovely. NoStrudel also uses NIP-65 so you'll never miss an article.

🚨Amethyst v0.87+ the app is currently working to integrate NIP-65(at the time of this publication). This is a win for the De-googled Android community!

Use Communities to expand reach within Nostr for a forum like style or for conversations

👉I use NoStrudel mostly to manage my community, "Children_Zone," where I post all my articles and stories. It would be beneficial for you to look into communities where you might be able to share your articles, or stories, provided they are relevant. 🚨 Communities have moderators, so when you post to their board be mindful that it could get declined. You could build a relationship with the respective owners, or maybe even volunteer to manage postings. The last options is to create your own community.

⭐Tip⭐ ✨When you publish your long form content or NIP-23, at the same time you can create an njump.me link. The njump.me links are super easy to create and bridge the gap from Nostr back to web. To get the maximum coverage to all your followers, make a separate post with your njump.me link for users that are using clients that don't support NIP-23.

👉To create njump.me links Simply Copy Note ID on your client, https://njump.me/ + paste note ID = shareable URL ✨Add a cute message to your new post with your shareable link.

⭐note⭐ For long form content you should get naddr1 and for regular notes you normally get nevents.

❗Example for clarification: If you're reading this article within Amethyst, Damus, or Nos you can tap here to access my beginner's guide within the app or click here for the web version. Both contain the same information, but the experience is slightly different.

🚨The important part is to do both. This creates unity among users between different clients. Yes, it is an additional step, but the reward is well worth it in unexpected ways.

^^Created by cryptowolf. If your not on an app you can view the event here on the web. Another artists you can check out is M. My friends in NostrLand are welcoming, so what are you waiting for? Nostr is permission-less. Just go for it!

Adding # Hashtags; 🍾the secret sauce

Similarly to X, you can use hashtags to search and scan for content. By using hashtags you can increase your visibility to the masses so don't skip on step. I, occasionally try to squeeze myself into the coffeechain, gm, plebchain, zaps, art, ai, nostr, bitcoin, and catstr arena. For the purpose of this article I will squeeze myself into introductions and obsidian. Because I think there's a possible chance, that a newbie may be interested in creating content. And with some 🍀luck they decide to🔖bookmark my article after getting acquainted with the Nostr.

🌟It would be the highest honor for me as a 🐹content creator, if you bookmarked this, and shared it with future nostriches, writers, and creators. Let's fill Nostr with a vibrant community with creators that make other platforms look dismally disappointing.

🤖To Ai or not to Ai

Ai is what you make it. For me, it's to create the beautiful art that you see in my articles. I engineer the prompts with the hope that the reader such as yourself might enjoy. I wouldn't be surprised if I had followers that just scroll through to look at my Ai images. Furthermore, I use Canva.com to produce these. However, I have dabbled with others. I do think Sats4ai is worth a go because it's open source and doesn't record data as a possible Midjourney replacement for images. Another AI, that I dabble with is ~Openagents (FOSS, and crowdsourced) that is fun to play with.

Obsidian; A powerful markdown editor for Writers or just to write notes.

Did you notice the 💎🌋Obsidian earring my Hamster is wearing? I put it on intentionally on my character to symbolize the tool I'm using. Obsidian is a beautiful markdown editor, that you can download on iOs, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, and even through the Zap.store. If you want to just publish without any clients, then Obsidian does the job.

✨I discovered Obsidian from James when he mentioned a plugin tool in an article, that would let users "Publish to Nostr" on 🐇yakihonne.

✨An awesome feature that the plugin does is pasting an image and automatically getting hosted via nostr.build, so you don't have to manually upload it. The plugin supports short(NIP-01) and long form(NIP-23), and draft.

🚨Obsidian is a powerful tool, you can benefit by watching a few YouTube videos. Learn about the various tasks like RSS feeds, image converter, dictionary, and LanguageTool (for spell-check). 💋It has over 1,000 community plugins, so go 🎈play.

☠The developers of Obsidian have zero interest into turning this editor into FOSS. Don't bother trying to pitch idea, they will dismiss and delete your request.

🌋💎Setting up Obsidian with Nostr.

Are you excited to use this amazing markdown editor? Here's a quick guide to help get you rolling. Create breathtaking markdowns (for Long form) and distribute them like a beast to Nostr via Obsidian.

1. Download for your preferred platform.
2. Create a Vault, location, and name. Or open within an existing folder with other markdown(.md) files prior from using obsidian.
3. Wait for the editor to load and open. Go to ⚙Settings on the bottom left.
4. Locate Options on the top left window, select “Community plugins” and click "Browse."
5. In the search bar, type "nostr," and select "Nostr Writer" by James McGauran. Install and enable.
6. Read the mini guide, it should look similarly to this:
7. Done. Now, show the world what you're made of❗

👉If you felt this article brought you value, please consider adding it to your bookmarks so you can easily share it with an aspiring creator that you may come across in chat. 💋

🧧⚡Zaps⚡ are always appreciated, but aren't required.

💜🧡Thank you💖💋

📢Special Shout-outs 📝James - Introducing me to Obsidian that I've made it my own. I wear on as an earring on my character. npub10a8kw2hsevhfycl4yhtg7vzrcpwpu7s6med27juf4lzqpsvy270qrh8zkw

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"The Theory of Moral Sentiments" (ทฤษฎีความรู้สึกทางศีลธรรม)

ของ Adam Smith ซึ่งออกสู่สายตาประชาชนครั้งแรกในปี 1759 เป็นงานเขียนทรงคุณค่าที่วางรากฐานให้กับปรัชญาว่าด้วยศีลธรรมยุคใหม่ และส่งอิทธิพลต่อการเติบโตของวิชาเศรษฐศาสตร์ในเวลาต่อมา Smith ได้เสนอแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของมนุษย์และต้นกำเนิดของศีลธรรม โดยให้ความสำคัญกับบทบาทของ "ความเห็นอกเห็นใจ" (sympathy) และการที่มนุษย์ตระหนักรู้ถึงความรู้สึกนึกคิดและการกระทำของตนเอง รวมถึงผู้อื่น

[https://www.zellalife.com/blog/sympathy-vs-empathy/]

แนวคิดหลักในหนังสือได้แก่

ความเห็นอกเห็นใจ (Sympathy) Smith เชื่อว่ามนุษย์เรามีความสามารถในการเข้าถึงและมีส่วนร่วมกับความรู้สึกของคนอื่น ผ่านกลไกที่เขาเรียกว่า "ความเห็นอกเห็นใจ" กระบวนการนี้ทำให้เราสามารถรู้สึกเห็นใจและรับรู้ถึงความสุขหรือความทุกข์ของผู้อื่นได้

[https://www.verywellmind.com/sympathy-vs-empathy-whats-the-difference-7496474]

ผู้ชมที่เป็นกลาง (Impartial Spectator) Smith นำเสนอแนวคิดเรื่อง "ผู้ชมที่เป็นกลาง" ซึ่งเปรียบเสมือนเสียงสะท้อนภายในจิตใจ ทำหน้าที่เป็นผู้ตัดสินเรื่องศีลธรรม เราทุกคนต่างใช้ มุมมองของ "ผู้ชมที่เป็นกลาง" นี้ ในการประเมินการกระทำของตนเองและของคนอื่น ทำให้สามารถแยกแยะความถูกผิดได้อย่างเป็นธรรม

[https://stock.adobe.com/th/search?k=impartial]

ความเป็นธรรมและความยุติธรรม (Fairness and Justice) ความยุติธรรมคือรากฐานสำคัญของการอยู่ร่วมกันในสังคม Smith เชื่อว่าความยุติธรรมเป็นกฎเกณฑ์พื้นฐานที่ทำให้สังคมสามารถดำรงอยู่ได้ การฝ่าฝืนความยุติธรรมจะนำมาซึ่งการลงโทษที่สาสม

[https://www.wouafpetitchien.com/post/what-is-the-difference-between-justice-and-fairness.htm]

คุณธรรม (Virtues) Smith กล่าวถึงคุณธรรมหลายประการ เช่น ความรอบคอบ ความยุติธรรม ความเมตตากรุณา และความกล้าหาญ เขาเน้นย้ำว่าการพัฒนาคุณธรรมเหล่านี้เป็นสิ่งสำคัญยิ่งในการสร้างความสุขและความเจริญรุ่งเรืองให้กับสังคม

[https://littleshepherdsschoolhouse.edu.sg/what-is-a-virtue/]

การเห็นแก่ตัวและผลประโยชน์ส่วนตัว (Self-interest and Altruism) แม้ Smith จะเป็นที่รู้จักในฐานะนักคิดที่เน้นเรื่องการแสวงหาผลประโยชน์ส่วนตนในงานเขียนด้านเศรษฐศาสตร์ แต่ใน "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" เขากลับแสดงให้เห็นว่าผลประโยชน์ส่วนตัวและความเห็นอกเห็นใจผู้อื่น สามารถดำรงอยู่ร่วมกันได้อย่างสมดุล

[https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-altruism-2794828]

"The Theory of Moral Sentiments"

เป็นหนังสือที่สะท้อนให้เห็นถึงความเข้าใจอย่างลึกซึ้งเกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของมนุษย์และความสลับซับซ้อนของความรู้สึกทางศีลธรรม Adam Smith ได้ชี้ให้เห็นว่า การกระทำที่เปี่ยมด้วยคุณธรรมและการตระหนักถึงความสำคัญของสังคม เป็นกุญแจสำคัญในการสร้างสังคม ที่มีทั้งความสุขและความยุติธรรม

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🍵 "btc | bitcoin | lightning network | asic" - Google News

Nicehash Partners With Marathon to Launch Custom Firmware for ASIC Bitcoin Miners – Mining Bitcoin News - Bitcoin.com News StratoVM: Unlocking the Power of DeFi on Bitcoin’s Secure Network - Coinspeaker MicroStrategy increases note offering to $700m to buy more Bitcoin - DLNews Musk promises ban on Apple, Greenpeace calls for Bitcoin's PoS, and other news: Hodler's Digest, June 9-15 - Cointelegraph The experts are predicting a dramatic drop in Bitcoin to $48,000! - Cointribune EN Deutsche Telekom Announces Bitcoin Mining Expansion - Crypto Times Deutsche Telekom announces Bitcoin mining plans at BTC Prague - TradingView

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The role of AI in the Creator Economy

Creators will not compete with AI, they will thrive with it.

This piece is a collection of my thoughts on LLMs, AI agents and the role they will play in the creator economy.

Novel ideas and vision become more important than execution

We have all heard the saying “ideas are cheap, execution is everything”. But as larger portions of the execution become automated, the value of the idea, and the vision that drives it might become the true gem of value creation. This stems directly from the known limitations of LLMs, the models backing what most people think of as “AI”. Let’s cover the three limitations which I believe will make novel ideas and vision one of the true drivers of value.

Incapable of producing novel ideas

Individual LLMs cannot produce novel ideas. A paper published by Google’s Research team stated that there was “little evidence that the model [...] is able to generalise beyond its pre-training data”. What does this mean? It means that LLMs cannot derive new connections between concepts contained in its training data or, create new concepts beyond its training data. In other words, the model only knows what is already known. While there is tremendous value in having access to an AI that knows everything that is known, it becomes a lot less useful when it comes to producing novel content or ideas.

In a world of democratised LLMs, noise will be abundant. Most content will be average, and blend in a sea of re-mixed old content. Humans crave novelty, and will crave it even more in a world of abundant repetition.

Tangent: humans crave novelty because we ourselves suffer from repetition and routine. What is novel to the mind, is fertiliser to the soil of consciousness, literal “food for thought”. Repetitive thoughts make us feel stuck, and turns our mind into stale water. We crave novelty for a healthy mind.

In a world dominated by widely distributed old ideas, what will really stand out will be novelty and authenticity. This has been true long before AI was in the conversation, but will be more relevant than ever in the coming years.

An out-of-date view of the world

The other limitation of LLMs is their out-of-date view of the world. LLMs get a snapshot of the world as represented in their training data. They cannot keep up with current events, and as humanity pushes on the edges of its collective knowledge tree, the AI awaits, to be taught again.

Humans ingest the knowledge of the world, as they see it. Our minds, in a mashup of all our individual experiences, produces thoughts, most of which are old, some of which are new to us, and a few of which are new to the world. As long as the world doesn’t stop spinning, and humans spinning with it, LLMs are stuck with an out-of-date view of it and humans will remain the only source of novel ideas.

LLMs hallucinate, but they don’t dream

We established that humans crave novel ideas. We have also established that humans can uniquely produce novel ideas, thus implying novel ideas will remain scarce. For any scarce good that also happens to be in high demand, we can only conclude that novel ideas will remain highly valuable.

But what if we were able to give LLMs an unfathomably large context window? A context window so large that it encompasses all of our present. And what if the LLM was able to keep it all in memory, as it interacts with that present. Would that not make it on par with humans?

Even then, humans would have something LLMs don’t: humans have dreams. We experience the past, that we process in the present to project into the future. In that world, there is only one thing more valuable than a novel idea, and that is a vision for the future. It is what strings together novel ideas about a world that the present has yet to capture.

Hence, the creators that thrive in this new world, are creators that can produce novel ideas, together with a vision of the future they want to shape. Equipped with those two, creators can be empowered by LLMs to see their vision through.

It has never been easier to be a “Jack of all trades”

Most creators are solo-preneurs, especially as they get started. In addition to practicing their craft, whether that be building a new product, writing a book, or recording a new song, creators also need to do everything else that will bring their creation to the world. Whether that is negotiating a deal with a book publisher, building a website to display their work, or market themselves to the world. Being a solo creator is hard work, and the time left to create becomes more limited. LLMs could change that.

The wealth of knowledge of LLMs, reduces the barrier to entry for any new skill a creator may need to pick up along his journey. Personal branding, building a simple website, improving your language skills, you name it. If it’s been done before, the LLM probably knows how to teach the basics for it. Nothing is out of reach anymore.

In addition to that, the advance of AI agents will automate away anything that can be automated. As AI agents become more integrated into digital products, these autonomous agents will be able to perform any non-creative task which burden creators today. That will free up even more of the creators’ time so they can put their attention on what truly pushes their ideas forward.

In short, LLMs will make it even more accessible for anyone to become a creator, and as the barrier to entry lowers, we will see the creator economy explode.

Jack of all trades, but master of none

Trivial tasks will be automated away, but difficult tasks are likely to remain out of reach for a long time. The role of real expertise in a world dominated by AI will become increasingly important. As trivial and repetitive tasks get automated away, and more people reach difficult problems, two things will happen:

1. The number of difficult tasks will grow
2. The pace at which we reach the difficult part of a task will grow

In other words, the demand for problem solvers for difficult tasks will increase. Anyone equipped with the skills and expertise to solve these difficults tasks, will become more valuable. Expert knowledge within any domain will be increasingly saught after. Where AI will take you 90% of the way, that last 10% will require the involvement of a truly skilled person.

But who’s going to be talking to the experts?

Reversed Roles

Today, one might turn to an LLM to learn about a topic they know little to nothing about. Tomorrow, an LLM might turn to a person to learn about a topic they don’t know enough about. Imagine being able to ask an AI agent to solve a complex problem for you. The agent would do the best it can to come up with a solution, and then hire a domain expert on your behalf to work on improving it. The agent would posess enough knowledge about the topic to understand and adjust to the expert’s input, while the expert has much less effort to do trying to bridge the knowledge gap with their “client”.

Let’s say a creator requires a marketing campaign. While the AI agent may know every marketing strategy in theory, it may not have enough up to date information to truly tailor the campaign to your niche. However, while communicating with an experienced marketer, the AI agent could be steered in the right direction to accomplish the task even better.

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Conclusion

Value will accrue where AI can’t compete. On one hand, creators with novel ideas and a vision. On the other, highly technical and specialised people.

Creators will not compete with AI, they will be empowered by it. With the advance of LLMs for education, and AI agents for automation, becoming a creator will be easier than ever before.

The worlds knowledge will democratise. Getting to a basic level understand of any domain will be within everyone’s grasp. But those that become truly experts of their domain will be in great demand.

In short, there's never been a better moment to start dreaming up and building the future you want to see.

@ 81870f53:29bef6a6

2024 年の初め、テスラは株価の大幅な下落と投資家の信頼の顕著な低下という一連の大きな課題に直面しています。この1年間、特にモデルYが記録的な販売を記録したにもかかわらず、テスラの評価は暴落しており、その経済モデルの持続可能性と市場における将来性に疑問が生じている。

テスラ株は年初以来30％下落し、2021年のピーク時からは50％以上下落し、時価総額から約6000億ドルが吹き飛んだ。この大幅な下落は、同社の株価を長年支えてきた将来への約束と投機的な楽観主義に疑問を投げかけている。イーロン・マスク氏が2025年に手頃な価格の新モデルを発売すると約束したにもかかわらず、2024年の最初の四半期業績はアナリストを安心させるにはほとんど役立たなかった。

投資家は船に飛び乗る 機関投資家の間でテスラに対する不信感が高まっている。例えばガベリ・ファンズは、早ければ2024年の第1四半期に保有するテスラ株6万5900株を清算した。ガベリ・ファンズのポートフォリオマネジャー、ジョン・ベルトン氏は「ファンダメンタルズが現実から乖離し始めているようだ」と懸念を表明した。テスラの株式市場の評価は憶測や約束違反に大きく影響されており、もはや同社の実際の業績と一致していない。

ガーバー・カワサキ・ウェルス・アンド・インベストメント・マネジメントもテスラ株のポジションを大幅に削減した。ガーバー・カワサキのパートナー、ロス・ガーバー氏はテスラの将来について悲観的な見方を示し、「物語は終わったと思う。それが一番いい言い方だ」と語った。ガーバー氏は、広報活動に割り当てられるリソースの不足やマスク氏が政治的・文化的な話題に気を取られているなど、テスラの内部管理を批判している。マスク氏がテスラよりもxAIを優先するという最近の選択により、こうした懸念がさらに悪化した。

売上は堅調だが不十分 テスラは昨年、自動車販売が好調だったが、安定した時価総額を維持するには十分ではなかった。電気自動車分野の競争はますます激化しており、テスラの販売は停滞の兆しを見せている。この状況は、テスラがイノベーションのペースとリソースの効率的な管理を維持できるかどうか疑問に思っている投資家を懸念させている。

LSEGが追跡しているアナリスト19人は、同社株に対して買いまたは強い買い推奨を維持しており、2月より2人増加している。専門家４９人が定めた平均目標株価は１７８．９５ドルで、現在の終値より若干高い。これらのアナリストらはテスラの回復力について引き続き楽観的だが、現実の数字は状況の別の側面を示している。

ファンダメンタルズへの懸念 テスラの経済ファンダメンタルズと株式市場の評価との乖離が大きな懸念材料となっている。ジョン・ベルトンのような投資家は、テスラの現在の評価はもはや実際の業績によって正当化されないと指摘している。同氏は「株価を正当化する自動車メーカーのファンダメンタルズが存在する場合、株価は強いと考えている」と述べ、広く共有されている懸念を反映した。

テスラはかつて、無制限の成長と技術的将来性の象徴でした。しかし、最近の動向は株主の信頼が失われつつあることを示している。この状況でテスラが自立できるかどうかはますます不透明になっているようだ。競争の激化、売上高の減少、資源管理への批判により、投資家の信頼を取り戻すことが困難になっています。

辿るべき道 テスラにとって、償還への道には落とし穴が散りばめられている。企業はイノベーション能力を実証するだけでなく、リソースを効果的に管理し、投資家の期待に応えなければなりません。新しい手頃な価格のモデルを発売することは売上の増加につながる可能性がありますが、それには完璧な実行と明確で説得力のあるコミュニケーション戦略が必要です。

イーロン・マスク氏は複数のコミットメントと優先事項を抱えているため、投資家を安心させるためにテスラに再び注意を集中しなければならない。 xAIのようなプロジェクトの優先順位付けにより、テスラへの取り組みに疑問が生じており、より集中した経営に戻ることが信頼回復につながる可能性がある。

結論 テスラの歩みは、現代の金融市場の複雑な力学を象徴するものであり、そこでは約束や投機が短期的な評価を下支えする可能性があるが、最終的には経済のファンダメンタルズが常に勝つ。テスラの現在の状況は、経済の現実と株式市場の評価との間の長期にわたる乖離に伴うリスクを示している。株主にとっては慎重さが求められ、テスラにとっては堅調な業績と厳格な経営を通じて信頼を取り戻すことが課題となる。

この記事がお役に立てば幸いです。 もしそうなら、チップをおくるどうぞ https://getalby.com/p/bitcap

@ 7776c32d:45558888

"Do one thing, and do it well." -Tux the penguin

Reading this lexicon should help you envision my overall concept much better than if I actually tried to explain it as an overall concept. I'm still not sure if this is worth reading for anyone so I'm working on making a nice roadmap presentation out of it, with more detail, even though I'm not a coder and it might never get made.

Here's a turtle emoji as a pre-emptive apology for me reacting defensively to feedback 🐢

New nevents

We don't use English or any particular human language in the code for nevents anymore (the actual nevents themselves, protocol doesn't care how you implement). Kind 1 events now have language tags, version letters supporting up to 25 edits, and some other metadata. All of this is encoded with a more efficient and unbiased binary structure instead of using labels based on the English language (which would be a waste of binary bits for users who don't want to learn English).

Legacy nevent: the old nevents.

Core suite

A suite including reference examples of tools listed here.

Components of the nostr

New relay: a program which sends and receives requests and responses over an interface such as a networking protocol. Has its own keypair. Has its own index of other relays, their keypairs, and how to reach them (can optionally index relays it's not compatible with). Can be configured to respond on its own to requests for relay information from its index, but otherwise just sends and receives blindly.

Legacy relay: the old relays full of legacy nevents.

Keygen: tools like Rana which generate keys or keypairs.

Nevent publisher: runs on same system as a relay, checks if non-delete nevents are valid and offers to broadcast.

Nevent author: generates valid nevents other than deletes.

Deletion generator: generates deletion requests.

Nevent deleter: runs on same system as a relay, checks if a deletion request is valid and offers to broadcast.

Nevent inspector: runs on same system as a relay, monitors the relay for incoming nevents, checks if nevents are valid nevents from whitelisted pubkeys. Reports bad copies, which are 2 different versions of an nevent with the same ID and version letter and valid signatures from the same author. Pairs of bad copies are sent out when identified so the post can be flagged for having 2 concurrent versions.

Whitelister: accepts invite codes to add pubkeys to the inspector's whitelist. Generates invite codes for users. Can accepts donations, generating invite codes for donors.

Blacklister: can monitor relay traffic and library index and modify the inspector's whitelist and blacklist. Useful for blocking spam and setting a limited number of nevents/requests before renewal is required for a given pubkey.

Nevent library: runs on same system as nevent inspector, saves the valid nevents it receives. Indexes nevents by event ID, timestamp, and version letter. Queries are answered at localhost or over the relay. Doesn't know other shit about its nevents, not even what pubkey they're from. Indexer is usually present to handle further indexing.

Nevent indexer: runs on same system as nevent library. Crawls nevent contents, does additional indexing based on customizable parameters like pubkey, hashtags, and other search terms. Handles specific requests and queries at localhost. Default configuration just indexes nevents by pubkey and has searching of text contents disabled.

Nevent librarian: runs on same system as a relay, nevent library, and nevent index. Monitors its relay for index requests, optionally checking if signed by a whitelisted pubkey before returning results from the index.

Library janitor: runs on same system as a library, removes lowest-priority nevents to clear storage space. Can replace limiting role of blacklister by scaling allowed nevents to donation size for each inspecror-whitelisted pubkey.

Nevent seeker: runs on same system as a relay, sends queries to librarians.

Vapor feed: a feed made of remote query results from a seeker running on the same system and connecting remotely to a librarian.

Liquid feed: a feed made of local query results from an indexer or archivist running on the same system.

Feed reader: stores a list of queries with optional labels and notes about them, and fetches kind 1 only posts matching the queries through a seeker or indexer or archivist. Following someone is done by listing their pubkey for querying. Reference implementation doesn't support kind 0, user-defined names and notes for followed pubkeys are expected. Reference implementation only supports querying pubkeys and hashtags but other implementations can do whatever kind of queries will be accepted by their seekers/indexers/archivists.

Profile reader: separate tool for kind 0 queries. Most implementations will want to just bundle this functionality in the feed reader, but the reference implementation should keep them separate.

Nevent archivist: can back up nevents from relays. Can back up nevents and/or indexes from libraries and/or indexers and/or other archivists.

Nevent converter: connects to legacy relays. Converts nevents to and from legacy format. Sends results where configured to. Can run on same system as a legacy relay, or connect remotely.

Web server: can optionally serve HTML-only (JavaScript-free) versions of other tools in the suite. For example, it can load an HTML page with a keygen frontend; or a frontend for the whitelister, offering invite codes for completing a captcha; or a nevent author frontend combined with a nevent publisher with built-in relay functionality connected to the server (where the server's nevent inspector is applied).

Other essential core suite tools

Sig checker: very tiny minimalist command-line tools for checking different kinds of hashes and signatures. Each focused on one method of functionality.

Encryption codec: very tiny minimalist command-line tools for encrypting and decrypting data. Each focused on one encryption algorithm, usually text encryption. Private messages are low-discoverability kind 1 nevents including encrypted text which needs to be converted using one of these (and hopefully also including unencrypted instructions by default).

Blockchain scanner: scans a blockchain network for transactions to a given wallet.

Cryptocurrency transaction generator: signs cryptocurrency transactions.

Cryptocurrency transaction transmitter: transmits signed cryptocurrency transactions to network nodes.

Cryptographic verifier: very tiny minimalist command-line tools for teaching the user how to use a calculator or pen and paper to perform the functions of sig checkers and encryption codecs, and perhaps other cryptographic functions. Requires at least one sig checker and at least one encryption codec in the suite to be feasible for using by hand with pen and paper, at least enough to check if electronics seem to be working as intended.

QR code generator: generates QR codes, which can be used as a data transmission protocol humans are able to monitor (faster but not excessively less secure than copying text by hand to and from an air-gapped system).

@ 56d5de36:3988a572

It's Not a Bad Thing

I was was watching my middle son play his baseball game today. What a blessing I get to be present and watch his progress and his failures. He made a mistake (a couple actually) but one glaring one. He was playing short stop and the ball came to him. The opposing guy on second ran past him as he threw the ball to second base, when he could have reached over and tagged the guy out. Instead no outs were made by him or his team that play. Not a big deal when on a parks and rec league. But I could see the disappointment in his face. He failed at something and he knew it. I talked to him afterwards and gave him a couple words of consolation, and then let him know he could do better and that it was alright. We all learn from failure, and often times it's the only real way to attain growth in something. I believe all to often we are conditioned to think of failure as a bad thing, I mean think of what public schooling does, or what most employers are like. You fail at school and you get a mark, and it can be frowned upon and your parents are disappointed (at least mine always were). At many employers it can mean the missing of a promotion or being let go if the failure is big enough. Truth be told school grades don't mean much in the long run and if an employer lets you go, it's for the best. But in the moment we feel the pain of failing. And that's where we grow.

Growth

The pain is often times the source of wanting something better or different, for me it often is. I don't like to wallow in mistakes or failure but when my mind comes up against it I seek to grow beyond. Watching my son, when we practice I'll be intent to see what he wants to work on and how he progresses and as a father offer words of encouragement. Often times that one mistake can lead to huge improvements and change in a positive direction if taken correctly. To quote Thomas Edison and his process for inventing the light bulb, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work". Perseverance and tenacity are qualities that are often lacking in this fiat world. It's often easier to ignore the failure and hope it goes away, but that's not where success lies. Success lies in finding out what doesn't work to eventually find out what does.

Final Thoughts

Many people look at someone who has what we call "success", and say "that must be nice". What they don't see is all the times that person with success has failed.

@ bb6738dc:ab327449

Alt + Tab EP.1 :

การที่จะไปแข่งกับเจ้าสัว การที่จะไปแข่งกับคนที่ร่ำรวย แข่งเกมนั้นก็ไม่น่าจะแข่งได้ (แข่งยังไงก็แพ้) แต่มันมีอีกวิธีหนึ่ง แค่เราทำตัวให้ช้า ใช้ชีวิตให้ช้าลง ระบบที่เจ้าสัวทำมามันจะพังหมด แต่ต้องทำยังไงชีวิตเราถึงจะช้าลง? (Lower your time preference)

Cr. William F Cooper

ก่อนอื่นมาทำความเข้าใจกันก่อนว่า ทำไมชีวิตเราถึงต้องเร่งรีบ เพราะ รายได้ของเรา ที่หามานั้น มันไม่มีเพียงพอ สำหรับการที่จะมีชีวิตที่ดีในสังคมปัจจุบัน ชีวิตเราเลยต้องรีบ ทำทุกสิ่งทุกอย่างให้ไว จะได้มีเวลาเหลือไปหารายได้จากช่องทางอื่นต่อ พยายามหามันมาให้ได้ในทุกวิถีทาง หาให้ได้มากที่สุดเท่าที่จะหามันมาได้ เพื่อสร้างความมั่นคงในชีวิต

Cr. The MATTER

เราใช้เวลาส่วนใหญ่ในชีวิตไปกับการหาเงิน มันก็ต้องมีเงินมากพอที่จะมีชีวิตที่ดีได้ไม่ใช่หรอ นี่แหละ คือสิ่งสำคัญ เพราะในยุคปัจจุบัน ระบบการเงินไม่ค่อยยุติธรรมเท่าที่ควร หาได้มากก็ใช่ว่าจะพอ

Cr. เลี้ยงหนูนอกบ้าน

สิ่งที่จะทำให้ชีวิตของเราช้าลงได้ คือ เราต้องสร้างสิ่งที่เหนือกว่าคนทั่วไปทำกัน ไม่ว่าจะเป็นประโยชน์ ผลิตผล สิ่งของต่างๆ เป็นการอัพเกรด ความ Premium ให้กับชีวิตของเรา เมื่อเราสามารถสร้างประโยชน์ให้ผู้คน ผู้คนก็จะมอบสิ่งที่เรียกว่า คุณค่าให้กับเรา จากนั้นเราก็มีหน้าที่รักษาคุณค่าหรือคุณภาพให้คงอยู่กับเราไปตลอด ไม่ว่าจะเป็นการ พัฒนาสิ่งที่เราทำ เพื่อให้มั่นใจว่าสิ่งที่เราทำอยู่ มันมี Moat ที่ไม่ใช่ใครก็ได้จะมาเรียนแบบเรา

Cr. Atlassian

@ 5956abe3:a867c565

"I'm thinking perhaps one day, I'll sell my bitcoin and pay off my mortgage" I hear through the din of a crowded bar.

It is the number one thing everyone is willing to openly consider selling their sats for - that little slice of that good American dream nostalgia: a house on the prairie, a yard, the dog, and no one to answer to. Security. The middle class of yesteryear's golden ticket to stability and prosperity. To most it's far beyond just being another financial asset- it's a tangible hallmark card vibe - something that even your mom would understand meant you got this.

So then - should you sell that risky BTC for your slice of picket fence and grass?

Not before you look at this:

Reality check: housing has been crashing for years versus BTC, and it is not even close.

So there is no second best- BTC all the way. 100% portfolio, am I right?

Not so fast. You gotta have someplace to live, yes?

So then, time to learn about the housing market, here with your Bitcoin Yimby.

I invested in housing for over a decade, flipping houses, cleaning up rentals, helping homeowners buy and renovate their homes, making plans and advising people. All that good LinkedIn-ready stuff. One thing I learned doing this: the housing market operated nothing like I had imagined from the outside- and is in many ways intentionally broken.

So let's crack a beer and vent about it. I will be writing this for Nostr, so no AI content, no googlefarming social media spam, no clickbait - just pure, unfiltered opinion: no apologies, no concerns.

@ 41fa852b:af7b7706

“The currency of resistance, Bitcoin stands strong and immutable, a fortress of financial sovereignty”. Adam Draper

Welcome to the revamped Bitcoin Events UK newsletter!

Our goal is to provide you with a weekly summary of upcoming Bitcoin meetups across the UK, delivered to your inbox every Sunday. Additionally, we will highlight the newest UK businesses now accepting Bitcoin.

As an active member of this community, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow Bitcoiners and integrate Bitcoin into your daily life through a growing network of Bitcoin-accepting businesses.

Let’s dive in.

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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

This week, we’ve got an exciting lineup of meetups for Bitcoiners across the UK:

1. The Northamptonshire Bitcoin Network: Will be at The Olde England in Northampton at 19:30 on Tuesday the 4th of June. This month they are having an informal talk on how to set up a Nostr account and an overview of how the Seedsigner works.

2. Bitcoin 101: Cyhermunk House will give a ‘back-to-basics’ bitcoin class in London on Tuesday. Join them to learn how to buy your first sats at 9 Northigton Street, WC1N 2JF.

3. Belfast Bitcoin: Join them on Tuesday the 4th of June, at 8 pm. These guys meet in person monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at Ormeau Baths Event Space, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HS, Northern Ireland.

4. Bitcoinology: On Wednesday the 5th of June, join Bitcoinology for a talk on ‘The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin’ with Antoine D. You’ll find them at 5 Richbell Place, Holborn, London at 19:30.

5. Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM in The Nelson Butt, Spilsby. Open to all, from OG’s to newcomers.

6. Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday Bitcoin Walk Edinburgh walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12 pm to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit.

7. Bitcoin Derby: On Saturday the 8th June Bitcoin Derby will be at Ye Olde Dolphin, DE1 3DL for their one year anniversary meetup. You can head along to help them celebrate.

8. Kent Bitcoin: These guys will be at The Muggleton Inn on Sunday at 12 pm. The Muggleton Inn, 8–9 High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1HJ.

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New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

We’re thrilled to announce new businesses that have started accepting Bitcoin this week:

Peng Succulents: Selling fab succulents and plant rental for events, & now accepts bitcoin and Lightning Network payments. You’ll find them at Trewidden Gardens, Penzance, TR20 8TT.

The Circus Restaurant: A busy, independent restaurant in Bath, serving modern European food from a seasonally changing menu, accompanied by old-world wines, in a relaxed atmosphere. 34 Brock Street, Bath, BA1 2LN.

Jimble's Jumble Homemade preserves created in Northamptonshire from homegrown, wild foraged and food-rescued ingredients.

J J Taylor & Co Solicitors: Need some legal services? Wil setup his solicitor firm to accept bitcoin.

Carols Fab Shop: Selling Avon cosmetics, from vibrant lip colours to flawless foundations, perfect for enhancing your natural beauty.

Gould Barbers Cambridge: Traditional barber shop located inside Tesco, now accepting bitcoin, 15-18 Viking Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EL.

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Get Involved

• Volunteer Opportunities: Bridge2Bitcoin is actively seeking volunteers who share our passion for merchant adoption. If you’re eager to contribute, we’d be delighted to connect with you. Reach out to us on Twitter or through our website.
• Start Your Own Meetup: Interested in launching a Bitcoin meetup? We’re here to support you every step of the way. We’ve assisted numerous UK Bitcoin meetups in getting started. Get in touch via Twitter.
• Feedback and Suggestions: We value your input! Share your ideas on how we can enhance this newsletter.

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Thank you for being a part of the Bitcoin Events UK community. Let’s continue to grow and support the Bitcoin ecosystem together. Stay tuned for more updates next week!

Happy Bitcoining,

Simon

@ d830ee7b:4e61cd62

This article is a translation of my original Thai-language article, which will be published as a long-form piece in the coming days.

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After listening to these two masters go back and forth, circling each other like intellectual gladiators, I gotta say… the lines between the "real world" and the "virtual world" are getting seriously blurry.

Watch more > Alt+Tab Season 2 EP4 : "พี่ชิต" ดร.วิชิต ซ้ายเกล้า

The battle for power is changing, man.

Forget tanks and explosions, the most powerful weapon now is invisible, hiding in plain sight. It's woven into the fabric of society. We call it "Soft Power", the unseen influence that slowly consumes us, manipulates us... without us even realizing it.

"The wars we see today..." Wichit says with a voice that sends shivers down your spine, "It's just throwing percentages at each other in the air."

Piriya nods in agreement. "Like you said, humans are getting smarter, more cunning. Those old-school, head-on confrontations? They just lead to destruction. Waste of resources, waste of life..."

They're right, you know... Back in the day, if you wanted something, you just sent an army to take it. Conquered land, plundered resources. It was all about "Hard Power."

Direct, brutal, effective... but the scars ran deep.

The world today is way more complex. Humans have learned to use "influence" to infiltrate every aspect of life.. individuals, societies, even international relations. No bloodshed, but the results are even more potent...

That's why "Soft Power" has become the most powerful weapon in this new age.

Imagine...

A world where information is the new crude oil... Where attention is the currency... And beliefs are weapons... Used cunningly in this invisible battlefield...

"Influence" is the real victory. Not about conquering land anymore. It's about controlling minds, hearts, and actions...

Here are some prime examples of "Soft Power" playing out in our everyday lives.

Online Warfare - Fake news, twisted facts, everyone's sharing it like crazy on social media. A few taps on a screen can destroy reputations, incite hatred, and control people's thoughts without breaking a sweat. (Wichit calls it "promiscuous bits" in his lectures.)

Have you ever... almost made a bad decision because you believed a rumor or fake news? Have you ever... fallen prey to manipulation, been tricked into hating or opposing someone without even knowing why?

That, my friend, is Soft Power working its magic... behind the scenes...

Economic Control - Think about those skyrocketing interest rates, inflation… everything's getting more expensive by the day while our wallets get thinner.

That's the consequence of Soft Power wielded by a handful of people who control the global economy.

Ever wonder... why your money seems to be worth less and less each day? Why you work harder, but life doesn't get any better?

The "money" system, controlled by the few… that's the culprit...

Cultural Domination - Movies, TV shows, music, fashion… We consume it all every day, and it slowly seeps in, shaping our thoughts, values, and behavior without us even realizing it. It's a tool used by certain groups to manipulate and steer society...

Have you ever… wanted to be, have, or act like what you see in the media? Ever gone along with trends or fads, even if they didn't really reflect who you are?

That's the power of "Cultural Domination"...

"The scary part is… most people don't even realize they're being manipulated." Piriya shakes his head.

"It's like a frog being boiled alive. By the time they realize it, it's too late..."

Wichit sighs...

"The system is broken, slowly eroding us from the inside... God knows where it'll all end, but it's not gonna be pretty."

...

Wait, what about "Money"? Isn't that Soft Power too?

Money used to be a mirror, reflecting the "value" of work, of resources. It was a tool for exchanging, saving, building wealth...

But today... the "money" system is designed to be conjured up out of thin air. No real cost, no sweat. Just print more bills, and suddenly its value is distorted. Leading to "bubbles of inequality" and a crisis of faith in money itself...

It's like sand… the tighter you grip it, the more it slips away…

"Like when America ditched the Bretton Woods system and embraced Fiat currency, which they can print endlessly… It's how they became the world's financial superpower." Wichit explains.

"Countries that used to hoard gold, like Europe, China, Russia… they lost power because the money they held wasn't worth as much anymore."

"So what about Thailand? We're just a small country. How can we survive?" Piriya asks, worried.

"We can't just print our own money. We have no control over the global economy..."

"That's the million-dollar question…" Wichit says with a serious tone.

"If we don't wake up, if we're not prepared, Thailand could become a victim in this power struggle."

"We need to build up our "immunity," man..."

...

Bitcoin.. Hope or Menace?

In the midst of this Soft Power battleground, filled with deception and distorted truths, Bitcoin emerges… like a beacon of light piercing through the darkness. A glimmer of hope for a fairer world, a chance to reshape the global economy...

"Weapons should be used for self-defense, not to attack others." Wichit says, implying that Bitcoin is no different.

"It's a tool that can be used for good or for evil. It all depends on who's wielding it."

Bitcoin is presented as a symbol of "Truth" in the digital realm.

No one can counterfeit it or control it. It's finite, requiring energy to "mine." It's like applying the laws of physics to the financial system, creating honesty and transparency that traditional money can't achieve.

Imagine… a public ledger that everyone can see, transparent, unchangeable... That's Bitcoin.

"It's like a monetary revolution, creating a new system that's fair, transparent, and accessible to everyone." Piriya says excitedly.

"No one can print more Bitcoin on a whim. No one controls it."

"Exactly." Wichit adds.

"If people understand and accept it, Bitcoin can change the world. Bring balance, reduce inequality, and return power to the people."

"Imagine… a world where money belongs to the people, not the government or banks..."

But Bitcoin is a double-edged sword... In the hands of the righteous, it's a beacon of hope. A chance to create a fairer world.

*But in the wrong hands? *

It could become a menace, a tool for money laundering, crime, even a "weapon" for cyber warfare…

...

Where Does Thailand Stand?

"The question is… with Bitcoin challenging the old powers, how should Thailand respond?" Piriya asks seriously.

"Do we embrace it? Resist it? Or just ignore it?"

"Doing nothing is not an option, just like when we missed the boat on the gold standard." Wichit emphasizes.

"Back then, England pushed for the gold standard, but Thailand clung to the old way. We ended up losing out, trade deficits, economic downturn... We can't let history repeat itself."

"I agree." Piriya nods.

"We need to learn from the past and prepare for the future."

"The government and the people need to wake up, study, and truly understand Bitcoin." Wichit continues.

"Not just knowing what it is… but understanding its mechanisms, its potential, its risks."

"You mean… we should push for Bitcoin to be the main currency of Thailand?" Piriya asks.

"Whoa, hold your horses, Professor." Wichit smiles.

"No need to rush things. I think we should start by creating a space for people to learn and experiment with Bitcoin. Promote innovation and businesses related to blockchain. Maybe the government could set up a "regulatory sandbox" to control and mitigate risks along the way."

"But will the government be willing to relinquish control over money and embrace Bitcoin?" Piriya asks skeptically.

"It won't be easy." Wichit sighs…

"Power is seductive. Everyone wants to hold on to it. But if we see Bitcoin as an opportunity for Thailand to develop, to create stability and prosperity for the people, I believe the government will see the benefits and eventually embrace it."

"So what can we, the people, do?" Piriya asks.

"We need to be aware of Soft Power." Wichit answers.

"Question the information we receive, be savvy about media tactics, don't fall prey to anyone's agenda. And most importantly, use Soft Power constructively, for the betterment of society."

"Absolutely." Piriya agrees wholeheartedly.

"We need to be informed citizens, not manipulated victims."

"And remember… Bitcoin is not some far-off concept anymore. We need to learn, stay informed, and be prepared because the future is in our hands." Wichit concludes. "The future of money, the future of our country, the future of the world…"

The conversation ends… but the crucial question lingers.

Will Thailand keep up and be ready for the world's seismic shift?

The answer… lies with each and every one of us...

...

This conversation between Wichit and Piriya is like a doorway to another dimension.

A dimension we're familiar with, but never truly see clearly. A world teeming with games, power struggles, and manipulations happening all around us… often without us even realizing it.

They're trying to show us the "Soft Power," the formless force that lurks in every corner of our lives. From the news we consume, the economic systems we rely on, to the culture and values that shape our thoughts and actions.

They're not trying to scare us, but to "wake us up," make us aware, so we don't become victims in this game.

The things they emphasize most is the "importance of education." We need to understand Bitcoin, blockchain, and all these new technologies transforming our world. Not just "knowing" what they are, but "understanding" their mechanisms, their potential, their risks.

So we can decide how to use them, "for what," and "how."

Where does Thailand stand in this world where "Soft Power" is thriving?

Wichit and Piriya don't offer a clear-cut answer. Instead, they "invite" us to "ask questions," "think critically," and find our own answers.

We… as "citizens" of this new world… must be aware, learn, and adapt wisely to the changes. "Soft Power" isn't scary if we understand it and use it constructively.

We can turn "threats" into "opportunities."

The lessons from this conversation aren't just about "Soft Power" or "Bitcoin." They're about "awareness," "questioning," "critical thinking," and "taking responsibility" for the future of ourselves, our society, and our nation.

It's a wake-up call, revealing the "truth" of the world hidden beneath the "illusion" of "Soft Power." And it reminds us of the true "power" that lies in our hands…

the power to "choose," "decide," and "create" the future we want...

Decoding Wichit's Thoughts. "Soft Power" vs. "Hard Power" - The Game of Power in the Modern World

From the conversation, we see that Wichit views "power" beyond just weapons and military force. He defines it as the "ability to influence, persuade, control, or direct the behavior, thoughts, and decisions of others" without resorting to physical force or coercion.

Wichit sees a fascinating connection between Soft Power, Bitcoin, and national security in the digital age. Imagine a "power triangle" where each side influences and is intertwined with the others.

He divides "power" into two main forms..

First, there's "Hard Power," the traditional approach focused on using force, coercion, and direct control. It relies on tangible resources like military might, weapons, economic clout, or sanctions.

Think of examples like waging war, military occupation, controlling trade routes, or imposing economic sanctions.

Then there's "Soft Power." This new form of power emphasizes influence, persuasion, and attraction, making others "want" to follow without force or coercion.

Examples include using information to shape narratives and guide thinking, employing culture and entertainment to create values and trends that influence behavior, or using economic systems to incentivize desired actions.

Wichit believes that in today's world, Soft Power is gaining more influence and impact than Hard Power.

Why?

Because beliefs, values, and information can spread and penetrate people's minds easier and faster than brute force or coercion.

He compares modern warfare to "throwing percentages at each other in the air." Meaning that the fight for dominance in this era is no longer about physical destruction like in the past. It's a battle on an invisible battlefield, where the stakes are "information," "beliefs," and "influence."

In Wichit's view, Bitcoin can be both a "tool" and a "weapon" in the game of Soft Power.

And ultimately, "power," in any form, has both light and dark sides. It depends on the user, whether they choose to use it for creation or destruction...

When "Influence" Becomes a "Chain" on Thai Society

Yes, Soft Power has a glamorous, alluring side, evident in movies, music, TV shows, food, fashion, and tourism, all of which contribute to Thailand's income and image.

But there's a dark side... one that slowly erodes our thoughts, values, and identity... without us even noticing.

Look around… Is our younger generation today more obsessed with Korean dramas, Western series, K-pop, and designer brands than Thai movies, music, fabrics, or cuisine?

Do they dream of living like idols, celebrities, rather than ordinary Thais?

This is the consequence of Soft Power, influencing us to want to "be" and "have" like others, forgetting our roots, our identity, and our own values.

The Government Uses Soft Power to Control the People Too!

Ever wonder… why people believe government pronouncements more than news from fellow citizens? Why we accept unfair policies without much resistance?

Is Soft Power in the hands of the government used to craft an image, hide the truth, distract, and control people's thoughts?

I don't know... We need to observe and find the answers.

Are Today's Youth "Victims" or "Awakened"?

The younger generation, raised with the internet, social media, and global entertainment, is more susceptible to Soft Power's influence. But... they also have the potential to be aware, to question, to analyze, and to break free from the chains of manipulation.

Don't let influence become your prison…

Be "aware," "question everything," and "be yourself"

---

This is just a taste of what's discussed in the full video. To truly savor the "flavor" of "Soft Power" and "Bitcoin," you gotta watch the whole thing.

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Trust me... you'll be blown away by the depth and intensity of the conversation.

"One listen is not enough."

Let me tell you… This video is "heavy," "dense," and "intense." Even me had to rewind several times to let it all sink in.

But it's "worth it," I promise. You'll "decode" the world today, understand the mechanics of "power" and "money" in a way no one's ever explained before.

So why share it?

Because "truths" like these shouldn't be hidden. "Knowledge" like this should be "spread" to "everyone."

But… to be honest, this video is "deep," "complex," and "hard to grasp" for the average person. So we have to transform ourselves into "interpreters," "translating" the "divine language" into "human language." Explain it simply, clearly, and visually.

Remember… sharing is not just "talking," it's about communication that's easy to understand, relatable, and resonates with the listener.

Because knowledge is precious… if it's "shared."

---

PS. Wichit's ideas and concepts regarding Soft War are heavily influenced and inspired by the book "Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin" by Major Jason P. Lowery. (2023)

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With the development of science and technology, all aspects of people's lives have been affected by digitalization and intelligence. However, at the same time, problems such as privacy leakage and peeping monitoring have become increasingly prominent. In order to protect personal privacy and information security, jammers have become a common tool. Jammers can effectively resist spy devices, break peeping, and protect personal privacy.

Jammers are mainly divided into various types, including frequency jammer, mobile phone signal blockers, high-power jammers, wifi jammers, etc. Among them, frequency jammers are a widely used jammer that can interfere with the frequency of electromagnetic waves, thereby interfering with the communication signals of spy devices. Through frequency jammers, spy devices can be effectively prevented from conducting activities such as monitoring and peeping, and personal privacy can be protected.

Mobile phone signal blockers are also a common jammer that can block mobile phone signals, thereby preventing spy devices from monitoring through mobile phone signals. When someone wants to peek at the content of your mobile phone calls or locate your location, cell phone signal blockers can play a good protective role.

High-power jammers are jammers that can emit high-power electromagnetic waves, which can interfere with all electromagnetic signals in the surrounding range. Through high power jammer, spy equipment monitoring can be effectively prevented and personal privacy can be protected.

In addition to the above jammers, wifi jammers are also a very useful jammer. In modern society, wifi has become an indispensable part of people's lives. However, some people may use public wifi networks to conduct monitoring, peeping and other activities. wifi jammer, these activities can be effectively blocked to protect personal privacy and information security.

Although jammers can effectively resist spy devices and protect personal privacy, they also need to be used correctly. When using jammers, be careful not to interfere with normal communication signals to avoid causing unnecessary trouble to others. In addition, the use of jammers is also restricted by law. They must be used within the legal scope and comply with relevant laws and regulations.

In general, jammers are a very useful tool that can effectively protect personal privacy and information security. By using jammers, peeping can be broken, spy devices can be interfered with, and personal rights and interests can be protected. However, we must also use jammers correctly, comply with relevant laws and regulations, and ensure the legality and rationality of their use. I hope that the technology of jammers will continue to improve in the future to provide people with better privacy protection.

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Likes and views are great, but how about earning some money?

If you're someone who values your time and effort, you might be curious about the buzz surrounding the new NOSTR web and how everyone is getting paid on it. So, what exactly is NOSTR?

What is NOSTR?

NOSTR is revolutionizing the way we interact online. It offers content creators, curators, and even commenters with an easy way to earn real bitcoin for their contributions, while simplifying the content-sharing process. NOSTR is a communication protocol that enables modern social media apps to provide users with a seamless multi-app experience, where content only needs to be posted once to be viewed anywhere.

Say goodbye to the hassle of updating profiles and reposting content across multiple accounts, managing various comment sections, and juggling multiple inboxes. NOSTR unifies everything, allowing you to switch between different apps without losing followers or posts. The best part? The bitcoin rewards incentivize higher quality content, transforming social media into an unparalleled experience where a casual poster can evolve into an article author or a meme maker into a marketing guru.

How do I connect to NOSTR?

For a quick start with NOSTR try Alby. 1) Open the Firefox browser. 2) Add-on the Alby browser extension. 3) Set a passcode for unlocking.
4) Connect your Alby account or connect your own wallet.

You're ready to start! Alby has generated a NOSTR identity for you. If you've used NOSTR before, you might already have an identity. To continue using it, simply import the identity's private key (npriv) into the browser extension.

Here's how:

1. Go to wallet settings -> key management -> NOSTR settings.
2. Choose to delete, keep, or import your npriv.

You can install the extension on multiple devices, such as your desktop, laptop, and mobile. After installing, check the NOSTR settings to ensure you're using the same identity across all devices. You could also install mobile nostr apps like Amethyst, Primal & Damus.

Where do I begin with NOSTR?

1. Set Up Your NOSTR Profile.

• Open a NOSTR Client: Start by opening a NOSTR client in your browser, such as noStrudel, and log in using your browser extension.
• Edit Your Profile: Navigate to your profile and find the edit button. Here, you can input your Display Name, Profile Picture, Bio, and add your lightning address.
• Lightning Address: If you're using an Alby account, your lightning address can be found in the browser extension (e.g. orangemart@getalby.com). Alternative lightning address providers include Blink, Coinos, WoS, ZBD and more. If you run your own node then your address could be yourname@yourdomain.

2. Make Your First Post.

In this step, we'll use a different NOSTR web client, such as Snort.

1. Sign In: Sign in with your browser extension.
2. Profile Information: You'll notice that all the profile information you updated in the previous step with the other client is already set up here. This seamless transfer of information is one of the advantages of using NOSTR.
3. Make Your First Post: Let's make our first post using Snort.
4. Switch Clients: After posting, switch to another NOSTR client to view your post. This exercise will help you understand how to navigate and interact with the new web.

Why Post to NOSTR?

Posting your content to NOSTR is worth your time for many reasons:

1. Uncensorable: NOSTR supports an unlimited number of clients and servers (including self-hosted), ensuring your content is always accessible to your followers.
2. Innovative: NOSTR's open and competitive environment constantly brings new and innovative ways for your audience to discover and enjoy your content.
3. Monetizable: From the first view, you can earn bitcoin for your content without any gatekeeping or advertisers.

What can I do on NOSTR?

• Broadcast a livestream with zap.stream.
• Author an article with habla.news.
• Discover and share insights with highlighter.com.
• Host images, gifs, music and videos with nostr.build.
• Start a discussion forum with satellite.earth and host files with Satellite's media CDN.
• Socialise with coracle.social and snort.social.
• Share a video with flare.pub.
• Host a voice chat room with nostrnests.com.
• Curate lists with pinstr.app.
• Sell stuff with shopstr.store and plebeian.market.
• Collaborate and produce music with Stemstr.app.
• Contribute cooking recipes to zap.cooking.
• Create emoji sets with emojito.meme.
• Share files with dtan.xyz
• View and manage all your nostr activity and discover new tools with nostrudel.ninja.
• and so much more for you to discover!

Conclusion

NOSTR is a protocol for communicating across the web. NOSTR features native "zapping", which enables little bits of Bitcoin to flow between users. Your identity is controlled by you, not any one platform. With one identity, you can connect to an ever-growing number of apps.

Get started on NOSTR today with Alby and if you appreciate this post then consider zapping some sats our way.

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Hello beautiful Nostriches !

Here is a question for you: does it make sense to post some of my artworks as a "blog post" ?

I usually don't have to say a lot about it, but I like Highlighter a lot and I am looking for a reason to start using it.

These are some of the drawings that I made for Inktober, an Instagram challenge started and curated by Jake Parker. You get provided a list of prompts for every day of October a month in advance goal being to create 31 graphic pieces by the end of it.

The only time I took part was in 2022 and I did maybe 15 pieces using Procreate and Fresco apps, even though the original challenge was for actual Ink drawings. As it is stressful to create so many pieces at once I never took it upon me again but I still really enjoy drawing according to an external prompt.

It also yielded a few of my best artworks according to taste of others and my own.

Maybe I'll make a habit of asking nostr for a prompt once a month or so.

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I bought belt from LeatherMint and liked it so much, I decided to write a testimonial. This is a value 4 value testimonial, not a paid ad. I’ve always been suspicious about ads. I know rhetorical tools like ethos are a super-duper effective form of persuasion, but I’ve always found it suspicious. I understand Michael Jordan was the GOAT basketball player. If Jordan has advice for becoming a better basketball player, you should listen to him, but his ability to pick underwear might not be a slam dunk.

Even if someone paid me to tell you camel hair underwear is the most comfortable underwear on the planet, I wouldn't want to write a testimonial about it. I am shilling LeatherMint’s belts because they are low time preference accessories.

I needed a good belt. I'm a bitcoiner and we're cheapskate's. We don't like to spend our precious sats. I keep my underwear until it has more holes than the moon. That's why I need a good belt. I know privacy is not a popular right these days, but I don't want my pants to fall because I don't expose my holy underwear to the world. Privacy is a human right. I use my belt to protect my privacy.

The belt is custom made to fit my waist. If you're not sure about your belt size, his guide explains how to find it easy-peasy style. He even makes half-sizes. Maybe you learn this if you shop at Nordstrom's or something, but I never knew how to choose a belt size. Most belts I buy have a range of sizes like 34-36, but not my belt from LeatherMint. It's made just for me.

The buffalo leather is smooth and sturdy. Many belts I've owned flap around and stretch out. Not this one. The brass hardware looks better than the crap metal and stitches on my old belt. For the record, I may know a lot about bitcoin, but my fashion sense is abysmal. I've always bought belts that were too long and didn't fit right. Maybe that's why my other belts flapped around like that. Regardless, this belt was 4 times more expensive than my old belt, but it was worth every sat. I think it will last longer than a store bought belt. Besides, the Bitcoin And Podcast discount was was also too sexy to resist.

I bought my last belt from J.C. Penny's for $25.00 on Black Friday. It can best be described as black, flimsy, and cheap. According to the words stamped on the leather: "hecho in India." It's branded with the Levi's jeans logo. Levi's was my favorite brand of jeans in the 80's. Founded in San Fransisco in the midst of the gold rush. They sold low-time preference clothes at a time when people panned for low time preference money. Levi's were made in America and rugged. I used to care about that, but almost nothing but arrests are made in the US these days. Back in the day, they had commercials that said, "buy American and American's work." Fast food is just abput the only thing the US still makes.

This belt was made in Canada, but as far as I'm concerned, it was made by a ₿itcoiner. Buy from a ₿itcoiner and ₿itcoiners work. LeatherMint put his proof of work into this belt and it shows.

Most clothes, like fiat money, are not built to last anymore. It's difficult to build a long lasting wardrobe in a world of fast fashion, but bitcoin fixes this. It makes you think twice about spending money on clothes you'll need to replace in less than a year and it seems like LeatherMint makes belts that are built to last.

Proof of Respect

proof of respect

The belt shipped to my PO box in a black box with a proof of respect card with a QR code on the back. I assumed it was a reciept, but I was wrong. It's a bitcoin address. People send bitcoin to this address as a tip.

According to LeatherMint, "There's a respect vibe to leather. And respect goes both side. I feel it from my clients and I try to show them too.

And yeah respect is important to me. Before money I think my real goal is gaining respect from the Bitcoin community. Money will flow from there."

I never thought much about this before, but it makes sense. It's simmilar to the importance of reputation the cypherpunks emphasized decades ago. Belts should be respected because it cost the life of a buffalo. Great care and craftsmanship went into making this belt. I can see how respect is required in leatherwork. LeatherMint puts his proof of work into his craft. You won't be sorry for buying one of his belts.

Clothes made under the fiat standard are not built to last anymore. It's difficult to build a long lasting wardrobe in a world of fast fashion, but bitcoin fixes this. It makes you think twice about spending money on clothes you'll need to replace before they see 52,000 blocks and LeatherMint makes low time preference belts that are built to last.

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• Made with high quality materials

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One other day on Nostr, one other app!

Today I'll present you a new self-hosted Nostr blog web application recently released on github by dtonon, Oracolo:

https://github.com/dtonon/oracolo

Oracolo is a minimalist blog powered by Nostr, that consists of a single html file, weighing only ~140Kb. You can use whatever Nostr client that supports long format (habla.news, yakihonne, highlighter.com, etc ) to write your posts, and your personal blog is automatically updated.
It works also without a web server; for example you can send it via email as a business card.

Oracolo fetches Nostr data, builds the page, execute the JavaScript code and displays article on clean and sobr blog (a Dark theme would be awesome 👀).

Blog articles are nostr events you published or will publish on Nostr relays through long notes applications like the ones quoted above.

• habla.news
• yakihonne
• highlighter.com

Don't forget to use a NIP07 web browser extensions to login on those websites. Old time where we were forced to fill our nsec key is nearly over!

For the hurry ones of you, you can find here the Oracolo demo with my Nostr long notes article. It will include this one when I'll publish it on Nostr!

https://oracolo.fractalized.net/

How to self-host Oracolo?

You can build the application locally or use a docker compose stack to run it (or any other method). I just build a docker compose stack with Traefik and an Oracolo docker image to let you quickly run it.

The oracolo-docker github repo is available here:

https://github.com/PastaGringo/oracolo-docker

PS: don't freak out about the commits number, oracolo has been the lucky one to let me practrice docker image CI/CD build/push with Forgejo, that went well but it took me a while before finding how to make Forgejo runner dood work 😆). Please ping me on Nostr if you are interested by an article on this topic!

This repo is a mirror from my new Forgejo git instance where the code has been originaly published and will be updated if needed (I think it will):

https://git.fractalized.net/PastaGringo/oracolo-docker

Here is how to do it.

1) First, you need to create an A DNS record into your domain.tld zone. You can create a A with "oracolo" .domain.tld or "*" .domain.tld. The second one will allow traefik to generate all the future subdomain.domain.tld without having to create them in advance. You can verify DNS records with the website https://dnschecker.org.

2) Clone the oracolo-docker repository:

bash git clone https://git.fractalized.net/PastaGringo/oracolo-docker.git cd oracolo-docker

3) Rename the .env.example file:

bash mv .env.example .env

4) Modify and update your .env file with your own infos:

```bash

Let's Encrypt email used to generate the SSL certificate

LETSENCRYPT_EMAIL=

domain for oracolo. Ex: oracolo.fractalized.net

ORACOLO_DOMAIN=

Npub author at "npub" format, not HEX.

NPUB=

Relays where Oracolo will retrieve the Nostr events.

Ex: "wss://nostr.fractalized.net, wss://rnostr.fractalized.net"

RELAYS=

Number of blog article with an thumbnail. Ex: 4

TOP_NOTES_NB= ```

5) Compose Oracolo:

bash docker compose up -d && docker compose logs -f oracolo traefik

bash [+] Running 2/0 ✔ Container traefik Running 0.0s ✔ Container oracolo Running 0.0s WARN[0000] /home/pastadmin/DEV/FORGEJO/PLAY/oracolo-docker/docker-compose.yml: `version` is obsolete traefik | 2024-05-28T19:24:18Z INF Traefik version 3.0.0 built on 2024-04-29T14:25:59Z version=3.0.0 oracolo | oracolo | ___ ____ ____ __ ___ _ ___ oracolo | / \ | \ / | / ] / \ | | / \ oracolo | | || D )| o | / / | || | | | oracolo | | O || / | |/ / | O || |___ | O | oracolo | | || \ | _ / \_ | || || | oracolo | | || . \| | \ || || || | oracolo | \___/ |__|\_||__|__|\____| \___/ |_____| \___/ oracolo | oracolo | Oracolo dtonon's repo: https://github.com/dtonon/oracolo oracolo | oracolo | ╭────────────────────────────╮ oracolo | │ Docker Compose Env Vars ⤵️ │ oracolo | ╰────────────────────────────╯ oracolo | oracolo | NPUB : npub1ky4kxtyg0uxgw8g5p5mmedh8c8s6sqny6zmaaqj44gv4rk0plaus3m4fd2 oracolo | RELAYS : wss://nostr.fractalized.net, wss://rnostr.fractalized.net oracolo | TOP_NOTES_NB : 4 oracolo | oracolo | ╭───────────────────────────╮ oracolo | │ Configuring Oracolo... ⤵️ │ oracolo | ╰───────────────────────────╯ oracolo | oracolo | > Updating npub key with npub1ky4kxtyg0uxgw8g5p5mmedh8c8s6sqny6zmaaqj44gv4rk0plaus3m4fd2... ✅ oracolo | > Updating nostr relays with wss://nostr.fractalized.net, wss://rnostr.fractalized.net... ✅ oracolo | > Updating TOP_NOTE with value 4... ✅ oracolo | oracolo | ╭───────────────────────╮ oracolo | │ Installing Oracolo ⤵️ │ oracolo | ╰───────────────────────╯ oracolo | oracolo | added 122 packages, and audited 123 packages in 8s oracolo | oracolo | 20 packages are looking for funding oracolo | run `npm fund` for details oracolo | oracolo | found 0 vulnerabilities oracolo | npm notice oracolo | npm notice New minor version of npm available! 10.7.0 -> 10.8.0 oracolo | npm notice Changelog: https://github.com/npm/cli/releases/tag/v10.8.0 oracolo | npm notice To update run: npm install -g npm@10.8.0 oracolo | npm notice oracolo | oracolo | >>> done ✅ oracolo | oracolo | ╭─────────────────────╮ oracolo | │ Building Oracolo ⤵️ │ oracolo | ╰─────────────────────╯ oracolo | oracolo | > oracolo@0.0.0 build oracolo | > vite build oracolo | oracolo | 7:32:49 PM [vite-plugin-svelte] WARNING: The following packages have a svelte field in their package.json but no exports condition for svelte. oracolo | oracolo | @splidejs/svelte-splide@0.2.9 oracolo | @splidejs/splide@4.1.4 oracolo | oracolo | Please see https://github.com/sveltejs/vite-plugin-svelte/blob/main/docs/faq.md#missing-exports-condition for details. oracolo | vite v5.2.11 building for production... oracolo | transforming... oracolo | ✓ 84 modules transformed. oracolo | rendering chunks... oracolo | oracolo | oracolo | Inlining: index-C6McxHm7.js oracolo | Inlining: style-DubfL5gy.css oracolo | computing gzip size... oracolo | dist/index.html 233.15 kB │ gzip: 82.41 kB oracolo | ✓ built in 7.08s oracolo | oracolo | >>> done ✅ oracolo | oracolo | > Copying Oracolo built index.html to nginx usr/share/nginx/html... ✅ oracolo | oracolo | ╭────────────────────────╮ oracolo | │ Configuring Nginx... ⤵️ │ oracolo | ╰────────────────────────╯ oracolo | oracolo | > Copying default nginx.conf file... ✅ oracolo | oracolo | ╭──────────────────────╮ oracolo | │ Starting Nginx... 🚀 │ oracolo | ╰──────────────────────╯ oracolo |

If you don't have any issue with the Traefik container, Oracolo should be live! 🔥

You can now access it by going to the ORACOLO_DOMAIN URL configured into the .env file.

Have a good day!

Don't hesisate to follow dtonon on Nostr to follow-up the future updates ⚡🔥

See you soon in another Fractalized story!
PastaGringo 🤖⚡

@ 7bdef7be:784a5805

I wrote Oracolo (see the announcement below) because I was brainstorming about Nostr "long format" and thinking about how to promote it. There seems to be little love for this format, why?
Long posts should have interesting value because the author usually put effort into them, and are produced for a long-term fruition. In the end, blogging was one of the most productive strands on the web, and still holds considerable importance.

But in standard (kind-1) social clients they are rather hidden. I think many people don't even know they exist, they probably intuit something just because they see a particular formatting. This is quite evident if you compare the responses/zaps/reactions of the short notes with the long ones, the latter have far fewer interactions, a fact that I read as less exposure to readers.

Interlude: don't know what this "long format" stuff is?
Check https://habla.news or https://highlighter.com

I think the situation can be largely improved with some adjustments in kind-1 clients:

• Add a tab/section to the user's profile, next to the usual posts/responses, that lists only the long format notes;
• Highlight/pinning recent long notes in the user's profile to give them visibility; the user picture could also have a special mark that alerts about fresh content available;
• In the feed show the preview of long notes with a special design, and allow the user to read them in a separate/immersive view (or just link to njump.me);
• In an appropriate context (es. at the footer of a long note) invite the user to discover long format and post his own content;
• Offer a filtered feed that display only long format notes;

Finally, we should probably also evaluate and agree on a new labeling in clients, because “long notes” is self-explanatory but also a bit confusing next to "plain notes”. Perhaps “articles” might be a better term.

If clients bring more interaction on articles, content creators are naturally incentivized to invest their time in this area, thus increasing the production of in-depth content that may be of interest even to those who are not as involved in social media dynamics.

Memo for kind-1 clients: interoperability is our superpower and currently your are the main entrance to Nostr, so don't be fearful or lazy, please embrace it.

nostr:nevent1qqsrrcl7sfaxd505lyezj7u54tpdg93x0swpcpe0xj5adax5l6xz3yspzamhxue69uhky6t5vdhkjmn9wgh8xmmrd9skctcpr3mhxue69uhkxmm4de68y6t9wvhxv6tpw34xze3wvdhk6tcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0aagyzp

nostrdesign

@ 1c6b3be3:73f0ae6f

Releases - No Bullshit Bitcoin

Bisq2 v2.0.4: Offerbook List, Tor Improvements (1 min) Bisq, a decentralized exchange platform, has released Bisq 2.0.4, which supports multiple trade protocols, networks, and identities. The new version includes an offerbook list with collapsible layouts, green and yellow dot indicators for user profiles seen online within the past six hours, a "Last seen" info tooltip, a last seen column, search filter, and export to CSV feature in the user profile table at reputation UI. Additionally, Bisq 2.0.4 supports custom bisq.conf files, addresses startup issues with Tor, offers various improvements for network stability and connectivity, improves inventory requests at startup, persists backup directory, and adds import UI to signed witness popup. The new version also includes several bug fixes in trade processes and network code.

Blockstream Green Desktop v2.0.6: QR Unlock for Jade Blockstream Green Desktop, a Bitcoin and Liquid wallet available for desktop and mobile devices, has released an update with new features and fixes. The latest version includes an experimental QR unlock feature for Jade, improved QR code scanning, and several bug fixes. Additionally, the wallet now requests camera permission when required and optimizes application startup in macOS Sonoma. The update also enables users to enable experimental features in app settings. The source code for this release can be found on the GitHub repository.

Nix Bitcoin v0.0.108 Released The nix-bitcoin project, which provides Nix packages and modules for installing secure Bitcoin nodes, has been updated to version 0.10.5. This update includes several changes such as the upgrade of electrs from v0.10.1 to v0.10.5, joinmarket to v0.9.11 with added bond-calculator script, and an update to the trustedcoin plugin to v0.7.0. Additionally, there were various improvements made to JoinMarket, and the use of substituteInPlace --replace-fail was implemented across the entire project. The update also includes a revision in nixpkgs.

🍵 "btc | bitcoin | lightning network | asic" - Google News

Rivalz Network Launches It's Intel Incentivized Testnet – Standard PR Bitcoin News - Bitcoin.com News Bitcoin and the Lightning Network are moving payments globally - TechCrunch Dabba Announces Expansion of 10000 New Wifi Hotspots in India Through Depin Program – Bitcoin News - Bitcoin.com News

@ f7d424b5:618c51e8

Instead of complaining about lost info, I'm going to help replace it

I'm writing this because I'm a little sad to find out skyehaven - a random blog on the internet where I first learned how to setup listening rooms - has vanished. You can still see it on the wayback machine here but the CSS is all cursed. So I'm going to summarize and describe this task myself, since I just had to redo it when setting up Mumble server.

What's the goal?

Our goal is to make it so the people in either listening room can hear the podcast, but the podcasters can't hear them. In the no mics room we will take one extra step and set it up such that the people within also cannot talk to each other.

Step-by-Step

Create the channels

Let's say you want a channel where the podcast is actually happening, let's call it "Podcast Recording Booth". Create that, then create two sub channels under it. We'll call one "Listening Room" and the other "Listening Room (No Mics)". When you're done it should look like this:

Link the channels

Next, enter the "Podcast Recording Booth" with your SuperUser account (or other admin account), then right-click each sub channel and click "Link". This will make a chain icon appear in front of the channel names, that tells you it's linked.

Silence the linked channels from the recording channel only

Next, open the ACL page for the "Podcast Recording Booth" channel. Click on the "Add" button to add a new, not-inherited ACL. Uncheck the box "Applies to sub-channels", and update the group in the drop down list to "out". The rules applied to this ACL will affect the people in channels linked to this room, but are outside it (so - both of our listening rooms at the same time) but in the context of this room. Next, deny this ACL speak permission. This makes it so the people in the "Podcast Recording Booth" room cannot hear either of the listening rooms.

Turn mics off in the no mics channel

Next, we are going to configure the "Listening Room (No Mics)" channel to actually turn those listener's microphones off. Enter that channel's ACL page and click the "Add" button to make a new ACL. Set the group to "in" to affect only the users in this channel, not the podcast speakers or the listeners in the other linked room. Then hit the Deny Speak checkbox.

Lock down entry to the recording channel

Next, we are going to create a new group for your podcasters, so only they can enter the "Podcast Recording Booth" channel, and all other users may only join the listening rooms. Right-click on your root channel and enter the ACL page (not to be confused with the "Podcast Recording Booth" channel, do this on the root). In the group drop down list, it's actually also a text box (shocker) so type in a new group name and click Add. Once complete it will be selectable in the drop down list. Select it, then type in the names of registered users on your server you want in the podcast group. They must be registered or they won't show up.

Then, enter the ACL page for the "Podcast Recording Booth" channel and click the "Add" button twice. This will add two new ACLs with default values. Set one of these to the group "all" and the other to the new group you created earlier, I called mine "podcast". Notice there is already an ACL in here for the group "all" and it's italicized, that is the inherited permissions, what we are about to do will overwrite some of it. For the "all" ACL you created, uncheck "Applies to sub-channels" and Deny Enter. Then for the "podcast" ACL you created, Allow Enter.

Once you do all of these, you'll be left with one access-limited channel to record the show, one room for the public to listen but also talk among themselves, and another room for the public to listen where nobody can interrupt the show.

Why am I writing this?

I'm not really writing this for you, I'm writing this for me. I've bookmarked and referred to that skyhaven blogpost multiple times over the years, it was first written in 2013, and there is straight up no good guides online to do this. Even as I write this blog post, Sunday May 19th the Mumble wiki is actually down (re-posted as a Nostr article May 27th, read the original here). So my future self will thank me when I inevitably set up Mumble server again and have to remember how I did this.

Don't care if you're reading this in 2024, or 2034 you can find me on the fediverse at @dielan@shitposter.world, or at my Nostr address @Dielan@melonmancy.cafe. This Mumble server I took the screenshots from is my public Mumble server for my Podcast & Gaming Community Melonmancy.

Thanks for reading my blog post!

@ 5d9ba2c5:7188ec8e

In the world of Bitcoin, the cornerstone of your privacy lies in labels and coin control.

While techniques like CoinJoins and Layer 2 (L2) can enhance your privacy, without a comprehensive understanding of your coins, also known as Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs), you may not have a complete picture of your Bitcoin holdings and financial activities.

Labels: Labels empower you to affix descriptions or tags to your Bitcoin addresses, transactions, inputs, and outputs within your wallet and/or by using Labelbase. Meticulously labeling your transactions serves as a vital tool for tracking your financial activities and discerning the origins or purposes of your bitcoin. It provides context to your transactions, simplifying wallet management and facilitating audits.

Coin Control: Coin control stands as a feature present in certain Bitcoin wallets, granting users the autonomy to manually select which UTXOs to use when crafting a new transaction. This capability is of paramount importance for privacy, as it grants you the ability to pick UTXOs not associated with your identity or those with a favorable transaction history for your specific transaction needs. For instance, you can pick UTXOs with no transaction history or those that have traversed CoinJoin mixing services, thereby fortifying your privacy.

Freezing Coins: Here is where the BIP-329 spendable label takes center stage. This label attribute facilitates the freezing of UTXOs to prevent unintended spending, providing a valuable tool for ensuring that specific UTXOs remain untouched until you explicitly choose to spend them. In my opinion, every wallet should support this feature.

CoinJoins: CoinJoins, as a privacy technique, entail amalgamating multiple users' Bitcoin transactions into a singular transaction, thereby rendering it arduous to trace individual transactions. This amalgamation obscures the origins and destinations of funds, thus enhancing privacy. CoinJoins can be executed through services like Wasabi Wallet, Samourai Whirlpool or JoinMarket. As of today (May 28th, 2024), the Samourai coordinator is no longer available, and the Wasabi zkSNACKs coordinator will be shutting down its service on June 1st, 2024. Please ensure compliance with local laws when accessing these resources or running these apps and services.

Layer 2 (L2): Layer 2 solutions, exemplified by the Lightning Network (LN), are engineered to expedite and economize Bitcoin transactions by conducting the majority of transactions off-chain. In addition to scalability benefits, these solutions offer heightened privacy by shielding transaction details from the public Bitcoin timechain.

In summary, understanding the concept of UTXOs, labeling your transactions, and using coin control features can help you manage and enhance the privacy of your Bitcoin holdings. Techniques like CoinJoins and Layer 2 solutions can further improve your privacy by obfuscating transaction details and reducing the traceability of your financial activities on the Bitcoin timechain.

However, it's essential to stay informed about the latest developments and best practices in Bitcoin privacy, as the landscape is continually evolving.

Don't miss out on important updates! Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest insights, tips on labeling, BIP-329 adoption, and more to keep your Bitcoin transactions private and secure.

@ 256a7941:b828ba8d

MAJORITY FAIL TO REALIZE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TIME.

SIMILAR TO HUMANS TILLING > ANIMALS TILLING > MACHINES TILLING, ADVANCING AGRICULTURE

NOW, LET’S UNLEASH INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY

@ 256a7941:b828ba8d

FREEING HUMAN ENERGY AND CAPITAL

@ eaba7a49:97790a4d

There is a lot going on now on the menopause health world, with the reinterpretation of the WHI (Women Health Initiative) study, from 2002 and now in 2024, it's gone from HRT increases risk of breast cancer to the other polarity: all women should have access to menopause therapy, its safe, and all women should be able to have. this conversation about risks and benefits with their provider.

And with that comes a lot of narratives about women's bodies that are important to deconstruct.

First, the idea that a magic pill can replenish our needs and take care of all our symptoms. The symptoms of menopause are symptoms of a systemic depletion of women's bodies. It's something that has happened over time, and there is no magic pill that can fix that. You can replenish biochemistry, but the toll that it has taken on your body, your emotions and mental health, that is something else. And yes, many women report feeling better: they are able to sleep, go to work, but still the narrative is that “my body is broken, and I can fix it with this magic pill” and that's where I see the disconnect.

Second, menopause is not about aging. Dr. Lara Briden speaks about this, and refers to the work of endocrinologist Jerilynn Prior, and I think is very important to take this into consideration. Menopause is not a failure of the body, it's not the failure of the ovaries, as a lot of the narrative goes. It is a neuroendocrine transition that is completely detached from aging.

Menopause is a brain overhaul, it's a brain reshaping so that it can be more efficient to tend to our physiological needs in the second part of our lives.

So, it's not about the failure of our bodies because we are aging, it is about our body’s ability to transform and to tend to our physiological needs. From now on, the focus is not going to be the energy intensive process of reproduction, it is going to be brain, bone, cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi, who is studying women's brain in menopause explains that the menopausal brain is smaller and less energy demanding, because it doesn't need to tend to this energy intensive process of cyclicity for reproduction. So, we get to focus on our other body systems: our nervous system, brain, cardio health and that's why menopause is a window of opportunity. And that is why many women fall off the cliff in menopause. It's not because of aging, it's because they have been stressed, undernourished and overstretched for the whole reproductive period, so now when they come to menopause, that depletion makes her more vulnerable to symptoms.

Is like when you are rebuilding your house, but you didn't tend to your house for 30 years, and when you start remodeling, you find that the electric cables were damaged, the water piping breaks, it's not because of the remodeling. It's because it wasn’t maintained for 30 years.

Would love to hear your reflections and if this resonates or if I'm completely alone in this train of thought.

@ 3bf0c63f:aefa459d

About Nostr, email and subscriptions

I check my emails like once or twice a week, always when I am looking for something specific in there.

Then I go there and I see a bunch of other stuff I had no idea I was missing. Even many things I wish I had seen before actually. And sometimes people just expect and assume I would have checked emails instantly as they arrived.

It's so weird because I'm not making a point, I just don't remember to open the damn "gmail.com" URL.

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I remember some people were making some a Nostr service a while ago that sent a DM to people with Nostr articles inside -- or some other forms of "subscription services on Nostr". It makes no sense at all.

Pulling in DMs from relays is exactly the same process (actually slightly more convoluted) than pulling normal public events, so why would a service assume that "sending a DM" was more likely to reach the target subscriber when the target had explicitly subscribed to that topic or writer?

Maybe due to how some specific clients work that is true, but fundamentally it is a very broken assumption that comes from some fantastic past era in which emails were 100% always seen and there was no way for anyone to subscribe to someone else's posts.

Building around such broken assumptions is the wrong approach. Instead we should be building new flows for subscribing to specific content from specific Nostr-native sources (creators directly or manual or automated curation providers, communities, relays etc), which is essentially what most clients are already doing anyway, but specifically Coracle's new custom feeds come to mind now.

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This also reminds me of the interviewer asking the Farcaster creator if Farcaster made "email addresses available to content creators" completely ignoring all the cryptography and nature of the protocol (Farcaster is shit, but at least they tried, and in this example you could imagine the interviewer asking the same thing about Nostr).

I imagine that if the interviewer had asked these people who were working (or suggesting) the Nostr DM subscription flow they would have answered: "no, you don't get their email addresses, but you can send them uncensorable DMs!" -- and that, again, is getting everything backwards.

@ c73818cc:ccd5c890

🦢 Il mercato di Bitcoin sta attraversando una fase cruciale che potrebbe preparare il terreno per una nuova ondata rialzista. In questo processo, noto come "capitulation" o "purging," il Bitcoin sta eliminando i miners meno efficienti e più deboli, una dinamica essenziale per il rafforzamento dell'intero ecosistema.

🏴‍☠️ Cos'è la capitulation?

🦢 La capitulation è un fenomeno in cui i miners con costi operativi elevati e attrezzature obsolete sono costretti a uscire dal mercato a causa della riduzione dei margini di profitto. Questo accade spesso durante periodi di calo dei prezzi di Bitcoin, quando il costo di estrazione supera i ricavi. Solo i miners più efficienti, che utilizzano tecnologie avanzate e fonti energetiche a basso costo, riescono a sopravvivere.

🏴‍☠️ Perché è importante?

🦢 La capitulation svolge un ruolo fondamentale nel ciclo economico di Bitcoin. Eliminando i miners meno efficienti, la rete diventa più robusta e sicura, poiché i miners rimasti operano con una maggiore efficienza e resilienza. Questo processo di pulizia prepara il mercato per una ripresa, consolidando le basi per un futuro aumento del prezzo.

🏴‍☠️ Indicatori di ripresa:

🦢 Diversi indicatori suggeriscono che il mercato di Bitcoin potrebbe essere vicino a una nuova fase rialzista:

➡️ Hashrate in aumento: Nonostante la capitulation, l'hashrate della rete Bitcoin, ovvero la potenza di calcolo totale utilizzata per minare e proteggere la rete, è in aumento. Questo indica che i miners stanno continuando a investire in nuove attrezzature e tecnologie, segno di fiducia nel futuro di Bitcoin. ➡️ Accumulo da parte degli investitori istituzionali: Gli investitori istituzionali stanno continuando ad accumulare Bitcoin, vedendolo come un rifugio sicuro contro l'inflazione e l'incertezza economica globale. ➡️ Adozione crescente: La crescente adozione di Bitcoin come metodo di pagamento e riserva di valore da parte di aziende e individui in tutto il mondo sta sostenendo la domanda e creando un contesto favorevole per la crescita del prezzo.

🏴‍☠️ Conclusioni:

🦢 La fase di purging che Bitcoin sta attraversando è un passaggio necessario per rafforzare la rete e prepararla per future ondate di crescita. Sebbene possa sembrare un momento difficile, è proprio attraverso queste sfide che Bitcoin dimostra la sua resilienza e il suo potenziale di rivoluzionare il sistema finanziario globale. Per gli investitori e gli appassionati, questo è un momento di attesa e preparazione, in vista di un possibile nuovo ciclo rialzista.

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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3

In case you missed it: June 14th

I have solved my forwarding conundrum. By zapping the top posts and comments and then forwarding to the top stackers, everybody gettin' somethin'.

I also wanted to float an idea by @k00b for where this series should live, long-term. Since the @saloon is a daily forum, it might be neat for these to go up in the saloon when it opens each day. Idle thought. Not my circus, not my monkeys.

June 15th, 2023 📅

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📝 TOP POST

Zeus v0.7.6 has been rejected by Apple

Link to: https://nitter.net/evankaloudis/status/1668892805924544512#m

6255 sats \ 26 comments \ @runningbitcoin

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💬 TOP COMMENT

https://stacker.news/items/193990/r/Undisciplined?commentId=193995

Excerpt:

In the summer of 2012 I went to buy some beers, with just 20 bucks in my pocket. At the entrance of the grocery shop I met an old old friend that didn't saw him for long time. And this old wise friend of mine (is older than me and literally like ObiWan), he told me:

Hey man, don't buy the beers, let's go to my place and I will show you something and we get some beers.

And he show me how he mine Bitcoin and what is Bitcoin.

1475 sats \ 0 replies \ @DarthCoin

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🏆 TOP STACKER

@nerd2ninja (1st place was hiding, presumed to be @siggy47)

5411 stacked \ 3822 spent \ 0 posts \ 19 comments \ 0 referrals

https://imgprxy.stacker.news/fsFoWlgwKYsk5mxx2ijgqU8fg04I_2zA_D28t_grR74/rs:fit:960:540/aHR0cHM6Ly9tLnN0YWNrZXIubmV3cy8yMzc5Ng

2022 📅

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📝 TOP POST

I'm Max Webster, founder of Hivemind Ventures, a Lightning Network seed fund - AMA!

Hi, it's Max (@maxawebster), founder of Hivemind Ventures, a seed fund investing in L2 & L3 Bitcoin startups building the future of finance, communication, and energy. We're particularly focused on the Lightning Network and are fortunate to have partnered with many of the best companies in the space including: Lightning Labs, River, Galoy, Breez, Stacker News, Lightspark, Ibex Mercado, Pouch, Neutronpay, Bitnob, Lightning Network Plus, Satoshi Energy, and many more.

28.2k sats \ 51 comments \ @MaxAWebster

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💬 TOP COMMENT

https://stacker.news/items/36377/r/Undisciplined?commentId=36391

What do you see as the biggest risks overall in the space and also to individual portfolio companies? What have been your biggest challenges as an investor in this space?

249 sats \ 1 reply \ @andyleroy

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🏆 TOP STACKER

@k00b

2168 stacked \ 32.3k spent \ 10 posts \ 20 comments \ 0 referrals

https://imgprxy.stacker.news/fsFoWlgwKYsk5mxx2ijgqU8fg04I_2zA_D28t_grR74/rs:fit:960:540/aHR0cHM6Ly9tLnN0YWNrZXIubmV3cy8yMzc5Ng

2021 📅

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📝 TOP POST

Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #152

Link to https://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters/2021/06/09/

2 sats \ 4 comments \ @k00b

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💬 TOP COMMENT

https://stacker.news/items/39/r/Undisciplined?commentId=43

Testing

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As many others, I am always keeping an ear out for a valid counter-argument to Bitcoin. Most recently, I found an interesting argument against Bitcoin proposed by Yuval Noah Harari.

The argument, paraphrased:

Bitcoin assumes distrust between parties. Existing institutions such as (central) banks, require trust from the participants. Humanity should find ways of trusting each other, instead of adopting technology that removes the need for that trust.

I both agree and disagree with Yuval here. I'm absolutely a proponent of trust between humans, but I disagree that the trust should be through institutions.

One of the primary ways we as humans have learned to succeed as a species - and indeed thrive to the point of being masters of our natural environment - is our ability and reliability in predicting what will happen next.

We do not simply trust that our crops will grow next summer, we ensure it. We have understood that there is a yearly cycle of seasons and we have learned to reliably predict and anticipate it, allowing us to plan for it. Trust didn't fill up our grain stores and get us through famines.

We do not simply trust that if a healer puts some eels on our body it will drive out the bad spirits from our blood and heal us - we ensure that our medicine works and is reliable through the implementation of the scientific method and rigorous testing. Trust didn't bring down child mortality to near-zero in the modern world.

We do not simply trust that if we put enough fuel in a metal cylinder and light it on fire, it will take us to the moon - we meticulously calculated every thinkable variable to ensure that the rocket will take us there. Trust didn't get us to the moon.

Humans have sought to eliminate every single point of failure in prediction that stands between ourselves and our ability to know exactly what will happen next. Adaptability has for the most part taken the crown as what has allowed us to survive - but our ability of prediction must be what should be recognized for it's role in ensuring our prosperity.

So I will refuse the first point: It is not as Yuval suggests our ability to trust each other that has allowed us to control the natural world. It is our ability to successfully predict and eliminate unknown factors, gaining certainty and giving us the ability to anticipate what our next move should be. Cooperation, mainly has been ensured through incentive structures. "If you help me sow grain, you will have a share of it". Financial devices, like currencies, bonds and shares is merely an exercise in the attempt to implement this incentive structure and make it universally adaptable.

What Yuval is unfortunately missing is that the trust of the institutions which we should be able to reliably predict - have been repeatedly abused and subverted, and often fatally to the detriment of the working class. Their time is over.

What should be trustable and predictable, is now instead an instrument of speculation that reliably moves wealth from the working class to the ruling class. As a matter of fact, we have all learned to trust this natural state of things where everyone but the elite is being robbed. The institutions are no longer serving the common good of the people.

For many people, this trust in the fact that institutions will reliably subvert their needs, has resulted in the dissolution of society and the division of people everywhere. We are being misled by opaque promises of better times, a reliable inflation rate of 2%, wage growth that follows the inflation, and that our living standards will follow our increase in productivity. Instead of fulfilling these promises, we have been divided along lines of nonsensical dilemmas, blaming our brothers and neighbors for wrongthink, and forcing us to constantly choose a lesser of two evils.

Bitcoin subverts distrust between people - because Bitcoin is a predictable, reliable money that acts more like a law of nature than a human institution. Human institutions can be corrupted, co-opted for personal motives, and subverted by individual greed. Bitcoin lacks the feature for any of these things.

As for the seasons of the year, Bitcoin introduces a predictable economical cycle of halvings until the year 2140 - by which point we will hopefully have found a different, greater cycle to adapt to.

Yuval is wrong. Bitcoin does not create more distrust. Bitcoin eliminates it.

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Have you ever lived in an environment where censorship touches almost every aspect of life? If so, then we are “comrades” for sure.

Throughout my career, I've transitioned from an editor at a state-owned media outlet to a reporter at a Beijing-based tech media company, always striving to provide clear, unbiased, and firsthand information.

Yet, the reality has been disheartening. At my first job, the heavy hand of state control was palpable. In my subsequent role, despite producing content in English, censorship was still inevitable due to the strict regulations of my home country.

I've frequently encountered "404" situations—articles removed due to employer’s self-censorship or regulatory mandates.

This oppressive environment has been incredibly frustrating for me, given my deep commitment to the fundamental principles of journalism—truth, accuracy, impartiality, fairness, and public accountability. As an idealist, I am always dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless and challenging authority.

After years in a centralized media system where content creators lack true ownership of their work, I sought alternatives.

This search led me to a related event in New York City on June 6th. Hosted by YakiHonne, a Nostr-powered social protocol within the Bitcoin ecosystem, the event aims to bring more content creators, developers, or builders into an anti-censorship social space.

(Shaun on the right shares with us the story of how he co-founded YakiHonne)

For those unfamiliar, Nostr stands for "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays." It is a decentralized network protocol that fosters a censorship-resistant global social network.

While Nostr operates independently of any specific blockchain, it integrates seamlessly with the Bitcoin ecosystem through the Lightning Network, which enables fast, low-cost, off-chain Bitcoin transactions.

YakiHonne is likely the first social protocol on the Bitcoin blockchain, sparking even more excitement for me as a Bitcoiner.

I really clicked with Shaun, the cofounder of YakiHonne, as he shared his motivations for starting the protocol.

During his tenure at Tencent, one of China’s largest tech companies that owns a vast media empire, his personal WeChat account was blocked after sharing some “sensitive” political information with a friend. (WeChat is a WhatsApp-like messaging app in China owned by Tencent.)

This unpleasant experience motivated him to think about creating a protocol that enables individuals to truly own their data, accounts, and content.

Compared to other decentralized social protocols, Shaun and his team believe Nostr offers a higher degree of decentralization, with posts and users distributed across multiple relays. Even if the top relays are shut down, most content remains accessible, and relays are distributed globally, without any single country or system hosting more than 25% of relays.

Therefore, YakiHonne utilizes Nostr's relay network as one of its core infrastructures to build decentralized media, distinguishing it from Fediverse applications like Mastodon and Bluesky, and Web3.0 social media protocols like Farcaster.

For instance, Mastodon ties user accounts to servers controlled by administrators who can ban users and block other instances. Bluesky controls its protocol, relies on a central server for ID authentication, and lacks effective interoperability. Farcaster, based on Ethereum's layer 2 solution Optimism, depends on large Hubs, leading to potential censorship and high operating costs, risking centralization.

However, Nostr's lack of effective economic incentives leads to relay instability and reduction in numbers. Potential solutions include clients paying for storage costs and relays generating direct income through specific functions or subscriptions.

Shaun said that YakiHonne is working on creating a new cost-incentive model to ensure that when content and moderation become permissionless, the platform can still maintain truthfulness and cost-effectiveness.

Currently, in YakiHonne, publishing flash news requires a minimum payment of 800 sats, with some revenue used to incentivize relay operations. For long-form content, payment of relay's storage fees can be made through subscriptions, advertisements, or even the client's financial budget. Click for more details on YakiHonne's incentive strategy

YakiHonne also incentivizes users by rewarding them for reviewing "uncensored notes" on the platform. This strategy not only enhances monetization but also promotes further decentralization.

Speaking about this specific idea of ​​letting users to do the review work, Shaun said: “We need to find the truth by ourselves. We need to judge truth for ourselves. We give the media review power back to the people.”

After going through YakiHonne's whitepaper, I discovered that it supports a variety of decentralized publishing formats, including articles, flash news, curations, videos, and more. This could present a robust and encouraging incentive model, essential for maintaining an effective, stable, and scalable relay network.

At the event, a sharp question was posed to Linda, a community member of Nostr: What can Nostr learn from Farcaster, and what advantages does Nostr hold over it?

Farcaster has undoubtedly marked its presence as a notable social protocol during this bull run, securing $150 million in May from top-tier venture capitalists like a16z and Paradigm, and reaching a valuation of $1 billion. Its association with Coinbase, the largest regulated crypto DEX in the U.S., certainly offers it a competitive edge. FYI, Farcaster was co-founded by two former Coinbase employees and is deeply integrated with Coinbase's L2 solution, Base Chain.

Despite its success and claiming 55,000 daily active users—a figure viewed with some skepticism—it has attracted attention beyond the crypto community, spanning diverse topics from memes to coding. I've explored the platform and can vouch for the vibrancy of its non-crypto channels.

"Farcaster aims to mirror the user experience of traditional social media platforms like Twitter, which makes it more accessible to a wider audience," Linda responded genuinely. "Conversely, Nostr's technical nature might pose a steeper learning curve for new users." Click for more details on how Farcaster is technically more decentralized compared to Nostr

In addition to being “more decentralized,” a significant advantage of Nostr is that it does not use algorithms to manipulate feed. Unlike platforms such as Twitter, TikTok, and Farcaster, whose algorithms can create echo chamber effects, spread misinformation, and infringe on privacy, Nostr can provide a purer, cleaner user experience.

（Linda answers questions from the audience. From left to right: Sam, BostonWine, Linda and Shaun）

Daniel, the owner of Pubkey—the bar hosting the event—jokingly remarked that the best feature of Nostr is its non-reliance on Ethereum. This comment resonated strongly with the audience, especially those of us who believe that the Ethereum community is technically insecure and full of speculation.

The 2-hour event attracted Bitcoin enthusiasts, Nostr developers, and content creators from across the East Coast, including Boston's very own BostonWine (yes, that’s his real intro) and Sam from Wavlake, a Nostr-powered music streaming service, who dropped some serious inspiration about building on the protocol.

(Inside Pubkey, I really enjoyed the cool vibe!)

This was my very first in-depth interaction with the Nostr community, and I found it to be uniquely vibrant, driven by technology, idealism, and a long-term vision. I'm energized by the dynamic spirit among the builders in the Nostr ecosystem and look forward to the development of YakiHonne and other platforms within this network as they leverage Bitcoin to create sophisticated incentive systems.

Missed the intriguing decentralized social meetup in NYC? Here's another chance to mingle with the YakiHonne team, the cool cats of the Nostr community and also the crypto mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain. Join them in Las Vegas on June 18 for another round of engaging tech talks and great vibes.

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金利カップへの期待とインフレのニュースで金は下落の連続を止めた

先週、金は米国の雇用統計が好調で、それに続く金融政策をめぐる不確実性により、3週連続で下落した。今週、投資家はインフレ統計の発表とFRBの金利発表に強い関心を寄せていた。どちらも水曜日に予定されていた。

月曜日、金は2,300ドル前後で安定し、銀は29.60ドル付近で推移した。これは、予想を上回る非農業部門雇用統計に刺激された金曜日の売り圧力を受けてのことだ。一方、米国の株式は急騰し、S&P 500とナスダックは史上最高値を更新した。

火曜日、金と銀はほとんど変動がなかった。FRBが2日間の政策会合を開始し、FRB議長ジェローム・パウエルが金利の最新情報を発表する記者会見で締めくくられる予定だった。同日、S&P 500 とナスダックは再び記録的な終値を記録し、アップルの株価は史上最高値に急騰した。

水曜日、労働省は待望の消費者物価指数 (CPI) レポートを発表し、5 月の消費者物価は横ばいだったことを明らかにした。CPI による年間インフレ率は前月の 3.4% から低下し、年率 3.3% に上昇した。CPI データでは、食品とエネルギーを除いたいわゆる「コア」インフレ率が月次ベースで 0.2% 上昇したことも示され、これは予想通りで、この指標の上昇率は 7 か月で最小となった。

CPI レポートを受けて金は 1% 上昇し、2,340 ドルとなった。これはインフレの軟化により金利引き下げの可能性が高まったためである。しかし、水曜日の取引終了前には、ジェローム・パウエルが金融政策の最新情報を発表したため、金は CPI による上昇のほとんどを帳消しにするだろう。記者会見で、FRB議長は6月に金利を据え置くと、大いに期待されていた発表を行った。

パウエル議長はまた、2024年の残りの期間のインフレ率は「良好だが、素晴らしいとは言えない」と予測した。2日間のFOMC会合後、FRBは2024年のインフレ見通しを上方修正し、FRB当局者の金利見通しは2024年末までに0.25ポイントの利下げを1回示唆した。

米国の失業保険申請件数が10か月ぶりの高水準に急上昇したとのニュースがあったにもかかわらず、金は木曜日に一息ついた。一方、銀は1オンス29.20ドル付近でほとんど変動がなかった。一方、S&P 500は木曜日に今年29回目の最高値を更新し、ナスダック総合指数も新たな最高値を更新した。

最近のインフレに関するニュースと金利見通しに関する明確化により、金は今朝1％上昇し、4週間ぶりの週間上昇に転じた。本日の取引終了時点で、金は1.6%の週次上昇を記録し、1オンス当たり2,334ドルとなった。

一方、銀は週を通して横ばいで29.57ドルだった。3つの主要株価指数のうち、ナスダック総合指数は週次で3.5%の上昇を記録した。一方、S&P 500は今週1.7%上昇したが、ダウ工業株30種平均は0.5%下落した。

この記事がお役に立てば幸いです。 もしそうなら、チップをおくるどうぞ https://getalby.com/p/bitcap

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Chef's notes

For the dough, combine the water, yeast, honey, and olive oil in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add 3 cups flour, then the salt, and mix. While mixing, add 1 more cup of flour, or enough to make a soft dough. Knead the dough on low to medium speed for about 10 minutes until smooth, sprinkling it with flour, if necessary, to keep it from sticking to the bowl. When the dough is ready, turn it out onto a floured board and knead by hand a dozen times. It should be smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and turn it several times to cover it lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and roll each one into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a baking sheet and cover them with a damp towel. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

If you've chilled the dough, take it out of the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes ahead to let it come to room temperature. Roll and stretch each ball into a rough 8-inch circle and place them all on baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. (You will be able to fit 2 pizzas on each 18 by 13-inch baking sheet.) You may also use a cast iron skillet if so desired.

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 45 minutes
• 🍳 Cook time: 15 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups warm (100 to 110 degrees F) water
• 2 packages dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 tablespoons good olive oil
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees
2. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your desired level of crisp.

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Table Of Content

• Content

• Conclusion

• FAQ

• You May Also Like

• External Links

Bitcoin, the world's first decentralized digital currency, has been making headlines for the past decade. Its value has fluctuated wildly, reaching an all-time high of nearly $64,000 in April 2021 before falling back to around $30,000. While many factors contribute to these fluctuations, one area of study that can help explain some of the dynamics at play is game theory.

Understanding Game Theory

Game theory is a branch of mathematics that studies decision-making in strategic situations. It is used to analyze situations in which the outcome for one player depends on the actions of other players. In the context of Bitcoin, game theory can be used to analyze the behavior of market participants, such as buyers, sellers, miners, and traders, and how their decisions affect the price of the cryptocurrency.

One of the key concepts in game theory that applies to Bitcoin is the idea of a zero-sum game. In a zero-sum game, one player's gain is exactly balanced by the losses of the other players. This means that in a zero-sum game, the total value of all the players' assets remains constant. In other words, if one player's assets increase by $100, another player's assets must decrease by $100.

Bitcoin can be seen as a zero-sum game because the total supply of Bitcoin is fixed at 21 million. This means that for every Bitcoin that is bought, someone else must sell it. As a result, the price of Bitcoin is determined by the actions of buyers and sellers, and the value of one person's Bitcoin is exactly balanced by the value of another person's cash.

Zero-sum Game dynamics in Bitcoin

This zero-sum game dynamic is particularly evident in the way that Bitcoin's price fluctuates. When demand for Bitcoin increases, the price goes up, and when demand decreases, the price goes down. This is because buyers and sellers are constantly adjusting their bids and asks in response to changes in the market. In this way, the actions of buyers and sellers are inextricably linked, and the price of Bitcoin is determined by the balance of their decisions.

How Game theory explains the behavior of market participants

Another way that game theory can be used to analyze Bitcoin is by looking at the behavior of miners. Miners are the individuals and organizations that validate transactions on the Bitcoin network and add them to the blockchain. They are rewarded for their work with newly minted Bitcoins. The number of Bitcoins awarded to miners is halved every 210,000 blocks, which is roughly every four years.

This system creates a strategic decision-making process for miners, as they must decide whether to continue mining or to stop. Miners must weigh the potential rewards of continuing to mine against the costs, such as electricity and equipment expenses. As the rewards decrease, the incentive to mine also decreases, and some miners may choose to stop. This can lead to a decrease in the total computing power used to validate transactions on the network and may affect the overall security of the network.

Buyers and Sellers, Miners, Traders

Game theory can also be used to analyze the decision-making process of traders. Traders must decide when to buy and sell Bitcoin based on their expectations of future price movements. They must weigh the potential profits of buying low and selling high against the potential losses of buying high and selling low. This decision-making process is influenced by a wide range of factors, such as market sentiment, economic conditions, and regulatory developments.

Conclusion

Game theory can be a powerful tool for understanding the dynamics of the Bitcoin market. By analyzing the behavior of market participants, such as buyers, sellers, miners, and traders, game theory can help explain the fluctuations in the price of Bitcoin. The zero-sum game dynamic is particularly evident in the way that the price of Bitcoin

FAQ

What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that allows for peer-to-peer transactions without the need for a central authority.

How does Bitcoin work? Transactions are validated and added to the blockchain through a process called mining, which is done by powerful computers solving complex mathematical problems.

What is the total supply of Bitcoin? The total supply of Bitcoin is fixed at 21 million.

Is Bitcoin legal? The legal status of Bitcoin varies by country, with some countries having no specific regulations while others have outright banned it.

How can I buy Bitcoin? Bitcoin can be purchased on a cryptocurrency exchange using fiat currency or other cryptocurrencies.

What is the current price of Bitcoin? The current price of Bitcoin can be found on a cryptocurrency price tracker or exchange.

How is the price of Bitcoin determined? The price of Bitcoin is determined by the balance of supply and demand on the market.

What are the risks of investing in Bitcoin? The value of Bitcoin can be highly volatile and investing in it carries a high degree of risk. It is important to do proper research and invest only what you can afford to lose.

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ブラックロックの iシェアーズ・ビットコイン・トラスト（iシェアーズ・ビットコイン・トラスト）は、今年初めに米国で上場して以来、世界最大のビットコインオリジナル仮想通貨ファンドとなった。

メディアがまとめたデータによると、火曜日（5月28日）の時点で、上場投資信託（ETF）のビットコイン保有額は196億8000万ドルで、グレースケール・ビットコイン・トラストの196億5000万ドルを上回り、3番目に大きかったのはフィデリティ・インベストメンツの111億ドルのビットコインだった。 ETF。

米国証券取引委員会（SEC）は今年1月、米国のスポットビットコインETFの第1弾にゴーサインを出したが、ブラックロックとフィデリティのビットコインETFは、今年1月11日に上場された9つのビットコインスポットETFのうちの2つにすぎない。同日、10年以上の歴史を持つグレイスケール・ビットコイン・トラスト（GBTC）もETFに移行した。

1月の出来事は、ビットコインETFの発行により投資家にとってビットコインへのアクセスが容易になり、本記事執筆時点でのビットコイン価格は7,3798ドルという過去最高値を記録した。

データはまた、iシェアーズ・ビットコイン・トラストが上場以来最高水準となる165億ドルの資本流入を集めたことも示している。

対照的に、投資家は同期間にグレースケール・ビットコイン・トラスト（GBTC）から177億ドルを引き出しており、アナリストらは後者の手数料の高騰と仲裁人の撤退が資本流出の可能性があると考えている。

3月に規制当局に提出された文書によると、グレイスケール・インベストメンツは同社の主力ファンドを複製したファンドの立ち上げを計画しており、当時の事情に詳しい関係者によると、新ファンドの手数料は安くなる見込みだという。

文書によると、グレイスケールは新しい投資商品「グレイスケール・ビットコイン・ミニ・トラスト」（グレイスケール・ビットコイン・ミニ・トラスト）の上場申請を提出し、その見返りにGBTCが保有する一定量のビットコインを現在のGBTC株主が受け取ることになる。は、グレースケール ビットコイン ミニ トラストの株式を受け取ります。

時価総額がビットコインに次ぐイーサもスポットETFの上場と取引を歓迎することは注目に値する。

ビットコインスポットETFが上場されてから4か月以上が経ち、SECは先週、NYSE、シカゴオプション取引所が提出したイーサETF取引に関連する計画を承認したと発表した。イーサは市場ではビットコインに次ぐトークンである。大文字化。

この記事がお役に立てば幸いです。 もしそうなら、チップをおくるどうぞ https://getalby.com/p/bitcap

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Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: Prep Time for Birria Beans
• 🍳 Cook time: Initial Boiling: 10 minutes Simmering: 2 to 3 hours (depending on the desired softness of the beans) In total, the estimated cooking time is approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes to 3 hours and 10 minutes.
• 🍽️ Servings: The serving size for the Birria Beans recipe depends on the quantity of beans and broth used. Given the ingredients listed, this recipe typically serves approximately 8-10 people+.

Ingredients

• 12 cups broth from birria (previous recipe)
• 1/2 onion
• 4 jalapeños or serrano peppers
• Water
• Salt to taste
• Beef from birria (optional)

Directions

1. Wash the beans and let them soak for 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot, add all the ingredients above.
3. Set the heat to high and allow the mixture to come to a boil. Let it boil for 10 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 2 to 3 hours until the beans become soft.
5. -To check the consistency of the beans, remove one from the pot to a plate. Using a fork, poke through to cut it in half. This method will help you easily tell if they are soft. You can also taste the beans.
6. -If they are not soft yet, continue to cook for another 30 minutes.
7. Every 30 minutes to 1 hour, check the beans to ensure they have enough water to cover them. They will dry out if the water level drops below the beans.
8. You can also add beef from birria into the beans for added flavor.
9. Enjoy the savory and slightly spicy flavor of the pinto beans cooked in red birria broth, topped off with cilantro, onion, and lime.

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Have been writing out a few Football Made Simple articles in the past weeks but have been slacking as of late. I do enjoy writing these ones out since football is a passion of mine and sharing the knowledge of the beautiful game is quite enjoyable.

So I thought, why not ask you stackers what kind of questions y'all might have about football.

What would you like to learn about football? Ask away and I will do my best to answer them!

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Releases - No Bullshit Bitcoin

Bitcoin Optech #307: Draft BIP for Quantum-safe Address Format The latest issue of the Bitcoin Optech newsletter announces a draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) for a quantum-computing resistant Bitcoin address format. It also recaps the "Don't wipe indexes again when continuing a prior reindex" Pull Request review meeting. Additionally, there will be an audio discussion of the newsletter on Twitter Spaces featuring special guest Hunter Beast.

Ride The Lightning v0.15.1-beta: UX Enhancements, Bug Fixes Ride The Lighning is a web user interface for managing lightning node operations that works with LND, Core Lightning, and Eclair. This minor release includes user experience enhancements, bug fixes, and an upgrade to Angular v18. Nodejs version 18.19.0 or higher is required. New features include integration with mempool.space API to display current fee rates on channel open/close modals, links to view transactions on mempool.space from on-chain transaction and channel info modals, and a new config param blockExplorerUrl for customizing local/testnet instances of mempool.space. LND updates include CPFP (Child-Pays-For-Parent) enabled on pending on-chain receive transactions and simplification of the pending channel open fee bumping modal. Eclair updates provide compatibility with version 0.10.0.

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Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #307 (7 min) The latest newsletter discusses a draft BIP (Bitcoin Improvement Proposal) for a quantum-safe address format. Developed by Hunter Beast, the proposal suggests assigning version 3 segwit addresses to a quantum-resistant signature algorithm. Details on potential algorithms and their expected on-chain size are provided, with further discussions needed for the choice of algorithms and specific implementation details.

Additionally, the newsletter covers the Bitcoin Core PR Review Club's summary, highlighting a PR (Pull Request) by TheCharlatan. This PR aims to improve startup time when a user restarts their node before an ongoing reindex has completed. By avoiding the wiping of optional indexes during restart, the node can start more efficiently, aligning the behavior of optional indexes with that of required indexes.

New releases and release candidates for popular Bitcoin infrastructure projects are mentioned: Core Lightning 24.05, which includes improvements for better compatibility with pruned full nodes and various stability enhancements, and Bitcoin Core 27.1, a maintenance release containing multiple bug fixes.

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Chef's notes

This recipe is from a YouTube video that my mom sent to me because she wanted to try it. I made the recipe for my family once, and it was a success. We made Birria bowls, Birria nachos, Quesatacos (crispy tacos filled with cheese, birria, cilantro, onion and Salsa Macha.) I have been using this recipe for the last three years.

The YouTube title is "BIRRIA ESTILO TIJUANA en la birriería 'EL HOMMIE'". https://youtu.be/zAn8iM8dR14?si=gdYKBPyqyX13bwyo

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: The prep time for the recipe involves several steps, including preparing the vegetables, roasting and preparing the chiles, blending the ingredients, and straining the sauce. Here's a rough estimate of the prep time: Preparing vegetables and chiles (cutting, roasting, and removing seeds): 15 minutes Blending and straining the sauce: 10 minutes Mixing ingredients and initial setup for cooking the meat: 10-15 minutes Overall, the estimated prep time is now approximately 35-40 minutes.
• 🍳 Cook time: The cooking time for the recipe involves several steps: Boiling the sauce: 20 minutes Cooking the meat in the broth: 4-8 hours (The cooking time for the meat in the broth depends on how small or big you cut the meat before cooking.) Additional steps such as cooking down the fat (if using for Quesatacos): 20 minutes Overall, the estimated cooking time is approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes to 8 hours and 40 minutes.
• 🍽️ Servings: This recipe typically serves approximately 8-10 people +, depending on how much meat each person eats or how many tacos you make.

Ingredients

• 24 Guajillo chiles
• 17 Pasilla chiles
• 1 large onion
• Water (to boil dry chiles)
• 5 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 5 garlic cloves
• Salt to taste
• Ingredients for Cooking Birria:
• 1/2 bunch cilantro
• 10 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 + 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 6 cups water
• Adobo sauce (from dry chiles listed above)

Directions

1. Adobo Sauce Preparation:
2. To prepare the vegetables for the Adobo sauce, cut the tomatoes into halves. Next, cut the white onion into quarters.
3. Remove the stem and seeds from the dried peppers. Roast the ancho and guajillo chiles for a couple of seconds on each side.
4. In a medium/large pot, turn the heat to medium. Add water, chiles, onion, tomatoes, five garlic cloves, five cloves, and two bay leaves along with three tablespoons of salt.
5. As some of the vegetables and spices boil, blend the ingredients from the pot. Once combined, add them back to the pot and merge the next batch.
6. Remove the bay leaves to prevent them from blending into the sauce.
7. Once all ingredients are blended, boil the sauce for 20 minutes, removing the foam that rises to the surface. Cooking the sauce down allows the tomatoes to break down and develop a great taste with the spices.
8. After the sauce is finished cooking, use a large bowl and metal strainer to strain the sauce, removing the pepper seeds and any remnants of the tomato.
9. Meat Preparation:
10. In a large pot, add the meat along with 1/2 bunch of cilantro, ten tablespoons of dried oregano, two teaspoons of dried thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground black pepper, two tablespoons of ground cumin, six cups of water, and the Adobo sauce you previously made.
11. Mix all ingredients in the pot to ensure the Adobo sauce is evenly dispersed.
12. Cook on high heat until it begins to boil. Once boiling, stir the ingredients, cover with a lid, and set to the lowest heat setting on the stove. Cook for about 4-8 hours with the lid on.
13. After the cooking time, verify that the meat is tender by using a fork to cut through. If the meat is not tender enough, add more time to cook on low.
14. If the meat is to your desired consistency, remove it to another bowl. Allow the meat to cool down if you are shredding it by hand. If not, keep it aside to add back to the pot once the broth is strained. You can also chop the meat using a knife to break it down into smaller pieces.
15. Remove the cilantro and discard it along with any other unwanted parts from the broth.
16. Remove the fat from the broth into a bowl and keep it aside if you would like to use it for Quesatacos.
17. If using the fat from the broth, cook it down on medium heat for about 20 minutes. This breaks down the fat from a solid to a liquid. After cooking, strain the fat to separate the solids from the liquid.
18. Strain all sauce using a metal strainer.
19. Leave some sauce on the side if you are making beans with the broth (about 12 cups).
20. Once the broth is strained, add the meat back into the pot.
21. Ready to serve with meat in its broth, as Quesatacos, or however you would like to enjoy the Birria.

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Fiat Subscriptions Suck

Yes, but we can win a major battle in the arms race and gain a new territory of freedom for several years.

Governments are good at cutting off the heads of a centrally controlled networks like Napster, but pure P2P networks like Gnutella and Tor seem to be holding their own.

-- Satoshi

I was a big Napster nerd back in the day. until the drummer from Metallica got his leather panties in a bunch so I began to use p2p alternatives like Gnutella, Lime Wire, and BitTorrent. BitTorrent was, and still is glorious, but the intellectual property police disagree. Therefore I no longer download copyrighted material using BitTorrent.

I still use it to download books and software in the public domain. I still pay for Spotify to listen to music, but it kinda sucks for them. It's easier than using BitTorrent for me, but I would prefer to pay the artist directly while downloading their music. Aside from maybe Taylor Swift and Beyonce, most musicians don't make that much money off these subscriptions. For example, according to the Spotify website, a musician who has 10,000 monthly listens and owns 100% of royalties can expect to earn $23.80. A musician like Ainsley Costello gets 654 listeners a month for a whopping royalty check of $1.56. That's barely enough money to buy a single thing at the Dollar Tree!

A thousand sats was about 70 cents. that means my one 1,000 sat zap was worth as much as 407 ears. In other words, each listen earns $0.002. The people paying money to support musicians instead of downloading the music for free on BitTorrent allow the artist to earn 1/5 of a penny. Therefore most musicians would be better off using podcasts like Fountain I bet Lars would make more money too.

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I heard it somewhere, I think it was from Preston Pysh, who suggested the bitcoin ETFs might be a trap of sorts, wherein once a sufficient number of coins were in their custody*, the government would “6102” them for national security.

* I think Coinbase might actually hold the keys to the ETF coins, so “custody” probably isn’t the right word to describe the arrangement between the ETFs and those buying price exposure to, but not actual, bitcoin via those instruments.

The number “6102” refers to the Emergency Banking Relief Act of 1933 and Executive Order 6102 that authorized President Roosevelt to force American citizens to turn in their gold. (He did this to issue more gold-backed money during The Great Depression.)

Because bitcoin private keys are merely information and therefore difficult to seize from individuals en masse (you’d have to make people cough up information they could claim to have lost or forgotten), the ETFs could be a roundabout way to create a concentrated and easy-to-seize hard money to which to peg the dollar.

As it stands, the US-based ETFs collectively have amassed nearly a million coins, roughly five percent of the total 21 million supply, (a few million of which are likely lost forever.) Let’s fast forward a few years and assume the following (all of which seem plausible to me, though the exact numbers are not important):

The national debt, presently at $35 trillion, balloons to $50 trillion. The interest expense alone on the debt at five percent rates is 2.5 trillion per year, roughly three times the size of the entire (on the books) defense budget. Official inflation numbers are running north of five percent, even though people know real inflation is upwards of 10. Bitcoin is trading at $1 million per coin (roughly 14x where it is now.) If you think that’s crazy, consider $70K is 14x $5K where it was in the spring of 2020. Let’s also assume the ETFs collectively have two million coins (more than 10 percent) at that point.

Essentially, the dollar is on the brink of hyper-inflating, the US at risk of going full Weimar. Gold is at $10K per ounce, but it’s just a rock and can’t underpin a global system where money moves at the speed of light, and there’s no way for people to audit its supply in an environment of increasing global distrust.

The US government policy makers put on poker faces for the public to buy time, but are well aware of the precarity. They are faced with two terrible choices: raise rates to try and tame inflation the way Paul Volcker did in the 1970s, thereby skyrocketing the interest expense on our much larger debt and crippling the economy, or cut rates, make already severely debased money even cheaper and usher in almost certain hyperinflation.

Under these circumstances, where both choices portend a high likelihood of government collapse, it’s not only conceivable, but I’d argue, probable they avail themselves of a third option: 6102 the ETF coins.

I imagine it might go down like this: The administration, whoever it is, meets with Brian Armstrong of Coinbase and the CEOs of the ETF issuers, gives them a very brief heads up: “We’re taking the coins for national security and compensating all your clients at the face value at which they’re trading,” i.e., they would just give them today’s market value if they were to sell, i.e., $1M per coin. So if there were two million coins in ETF custody, that would be $2T distributed pro rata among the investors.

Most of the investors would realize a significant (nominal) profit from where they bought. Moreover, the CEOs would be considered patriots (by the government) if they complied and criminals if they refused. They would probably be allowed/encouraged to buy underlying coins for themselves that day, knowing what was about to happen too. In short, it’s almost inconceivable to me they wouldn’t go along, and in fact, might have an inkling of this end game already.

After the government surreptitiously gained control of the keys to the ETF coins, they would make an announcement: the US dollar is now fully backed by the hardest money in human history and fully redeemable at $30M USD per coin. In other words, their two million coins would now be worth $60 trillion, more than enough to pay off the debt in its entirety and restore confidence in the dollar.

The dollar would inflate immediately now that it was debased 30:1 vs its prior bitcoin price. But that ratio would apply only to bitcoin. Real estate prices might go up 5x, food 2x, it’s impossible to say. The dollar would have real redeemable value for something of finite supply and would no longer be printable via fiat so long as that tether remained in place. In fact, and this is beyond my tech knowledge, the announcement could be tied to some kind of cryptographically unforgeable and legally binding arrangement wherein the dollar must always be pegged at that 30:1 rate. If it could be arbitrarily debased further, there might be no point.

Of course, this would handicap the government significantly — no longer could it print money to fund proxy wars in Ukraine, invade Iraq or shell out off-the-books blank checks for CIA operations in Central America. It would lose much of its power as the expenses of empire would have to be justified or greatly curtailed. And while those that wield this excessive and dangerous power would never go along with it voluntarily, under the circumstances above — facing chaotic collapse — they would have little choice.

There would be significant pain — even my arbitrary estimates of real estate and food inflation would be catastrophic for many, and it could easily be much worse than that. But compared to the alternative it would be like an airplane touching down on the runway during a storm with but a mild bump.

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Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min
• 🍳 Cook time: ~20 min

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 small onion
• 1-3 jalapeno pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• small bunch of fresh cilantro
• Salt & Pepper

Directions

1. Put all of the ingredients, except the chicken breast, in a blender and blend until smooth
2. Let the chicken marinate ine the mixture for several hours, or overnight
3. Best cooked on a charcoal or gas grill. In a pinch, medium heat in a saute pan will do.
4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill or saute until cooked through. While the chicken is cooking, place the remaining marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. When the chicken is cooked, allow to rest for 5 minutes. Before serving brush the chicken with the remaining glaze. Serve with your favorite seasonal vegetables.

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