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Once again here are the fruits of the Spirit as defined in Galatians 5.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) {emphasis mine}

Patient Like Jesus

First of all, when we think about patience, we should remember that God (Jesus) is patient with us.

The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9) {emphasis mine}

If we are becoming more and more like Jesus, we also should be patient with others just like Jesus is. Instead of being mad at people who do not yet believe and are therefore hateful towards us, we should be patient and loving “not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.”

This is not easy to do when someone is cursing us, accusing us of being hateful, or calling us unscientific fools, but this is what Jesus experienced when He lived a human life. He was accused of being misled and misleading. He was accused of being mad and being a fool. He was threatened, beaten, and killed. Should we expect any less? Should we take greater offense than the creator, the Lord of Lords and King of Kings?

Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A slave is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they kept My word, they will keep yours also. (John 15:20)

We should deal with these offenses with the patience given to us by the Holy Spirit, so we can be like Jesus, so we can say like Paul,

Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. (1 Corinthians 11:1)

Patience in Persecution

He warned us that persecution and hard times would be coming.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4)(ESV) {emphasis mine}

For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light. (Colossians 1:9-12) {emphasis mine}

If you notice, the fruits of the Spirit are frequently linked together because we will have all of them and one will help grow another. When we love a person or have joy in life, we will be better at being patient with others. I also noticed while I was studying that steadfastness (endurance) was frequently associated with patience.

When we are put in a difficult situation our patience, knowing that “… God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose,” (Romans 8:28) leads to steadfastness and endurance. Knowing God is in control allows us to patiently wait when evil seems to be winning and those doing evil seem to get away with their crimes. This patience allows us to continue doing good without expecting an immediate reward. It helps us to keep doing right against all odds.

Waiting while our Heart Cries “How Long?”

As it is written:

Wait for the Lord ; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord. (Psalm 27:14)

Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. (Isaiah 40:31)

There are cries, “How long?” throughout the Old and New Testaments. We are limited by time. We get impatient. We are unable to understand God’s timing. He is all powerful and outside of time and space. God plays the long game. When we understand this, we can have patience and not think, ask, or say, “How long? Why? That’s not fair!” We can trust that God will do what is right and that although we don’t see the whole picture, He does.

In Revelation, we see the last cry of “How Long?” from those who were persecuted and martyred during the Tribulation.

and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” (Revelation 6:10)

And what was God’s response?

… they were told that they should rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brethren who were to be killed even as they had been, would be completed also. (Revelation 6:11b) {emphasis mine}

God’s righteous plan must be fulfilled in every detail. We are to trust and obey Him and then be patient and “rest for a little while longer.”

Patient With …

When we have the fruit of the Spirit, patience, we gain patience with multiple people, things, and situations.

We are patient with people. “We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” (1 Thessalonians 5:14)

We are patient with God. “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)

We are patient when things we care about are slow coming about. “Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength... “ (Isaiah 40:31a)

We are patient when persecuted. “and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure.” (1 Corinthians 4:12)

When we have peace, we are more able to be patient. When we have patience we are more able to endure. One fruit leads to another which leads to another allowing us to faithfully serve God. We are given these fruits to mark us as belonging to Him and to enable us for the works for which we were created to do.

Patience vs Eagerly Waiting

There are also multiple places in the Bible that talk about us eagerly waiting. Can we be both patient and eagerly waiting? Are they opposites and in contradiction or are they two sides of the same coin?

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; (Philippians 3:20)

For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. (Romans 8:19)

so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him. (Hebrews 9:28)

For we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness. (Galatians 5:5)

Obviously God would not tell us to “Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord .” (Psalm 27.14) and give us the gift of patience while telling us to “eagerly wait” if they were mutually exclusive.

There are multiple principles spoken of in the Bible that seem to be contradictions, but are not. We can be eagerly awaiting Jesus’s return while patiently (accepting without complaint) living faithfully despite what is going on around us. The fruit of the Spirit form of patience is a peaceful waiting because we know that our God is in control and everything will happen according to His will, in His timing, and for our good.

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. (Romans 8:23)

Trust Jesus.

Read the whole series on the Fruits of the Spirit

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Pequenos problemas que o Estado cria para a sociedade e que não são sempre lembrados

- **vale-transporte**: transferir o custo com o transporte do funcionário para um terceiro o estimula a morar longe de onde trabalha, já que morar perto é normalmente mais caro e a economia com transporte é inexistente.
- **atestado médico**: o direito a faltar o trabalho com atestado médico cria a exigência desse atestado para todas as situações, substituindo o livre acordo entre patrão e empregado e sobrecarregando os médicos e postos de saúde com visitas desnecessárias de assalariados resfriados.
- **prisões**: com dinheiro mal-administrado, burocracia e péssima alocação de recursos -- problemas que empresas privadas em competição (ou mesmo sem qualquer competição) saberiam resolver muito melhor -- o Estado fica sem presídios, com os poucos existentes entupidos, muito acima de sua alocação máxima, e com isto, segundo a bizarra corrente de responsabilidades que culpa o juiz que condenou o criminoso por sua morte na cadeia, juízes deixam de condenar à prisão os bandidos, soltando-os na rua.
- **justiça**: entrar com processos é grátis e isto faz proliferar a atividade dos advogados que se dedicam a criar problemas judiciais onde não seria necessário e a entupir os tribunais, impedindo-os de fazer o que mais deveriam fazer.
- **justiça**: como a justiça só obedece às leis e ignora acordos pessoais, escritos ou não, as pessoas não fazem acordos, recorrem sempre à justiça estatal, e entopem-na de assuntos que seriam muito melhor resolvidos entre vizinhos.
- **leis civis**: as leis criadas pelos parlamentares ignoram os costumes da sociedade e são um incentivo a que as pessoas não respeitem nem criem normas sociais -- que seriam maneiras mais rápidas, baratas e satisfatórias de resolver problemas.
- **leis de trãnsito**: quanto mais leis de trânsito, mais serviço de fiscalização são delegados aos policiais, que deixam de combater crimes por isto (afinal de contas, eles não querem de fato arriscar suas vidas combatendo o crime, a fiscalização é uma excelente desculpa para se esquivarem a esta responsabilidade).
- **financiamento educacional**: é uma espécie de subsídio às faculdades privadas que faz com que se criem cursos e mais cursos que são cada vez menos recheados de algum conhecimento ou técnica útil e cada vez mais inúteis.
- **leis de tombamento**: são um incentivo a que o dono de qualquer área ou construção "histórica" destrua todo e qualquer vestígio de história que houver nele antes que as autoridades descubram, o que poderia não acontecer se ele pudesse, por exemplo, usar, mostrar e se beneficiar da história daquele local sem correr o risco de perder, de fato, a sua propriedade.
- **zoneamento urbano**: torna as cidades mais espalhadas, criando uma necessidade gigantesca de carros, ônibus e outros meios de transporte para as pessoas se locomoverem das zonas de moradia para as zonas de trabalho.
- **zoneamento urbano**: faz com que as pessoas percam horas no trânsito todos os dias, o que é, além de um desperdício, um atentado contra a sua saúde, que estaria muito melhor servida numa caminhada diária entre a casa e o trabalho.
- **zoneamento urbano**: torna ruas e as casas menos seguras criando zonas enormes, tanto de residências quanto de indústrias, onde não há movimento de gente alguma.
- **escola obrigatória + currículo escolar nacional**: emburrece todas as crianças.
- **leis contra trabalho infantil**: tira das crianças a oportunidade de aprender ofícios úteis e levar um dinheiro para ajudar a família.
- **licitações**: como não existem os critérios do mercado para decidir qual é o melhor prestador de serviço, criam-se comissões de pessoas que vão decidir coisas. isto incentiva os prestadores de serviço que estão concorrendo na licitação a tentar comprar os membros dessas comissões. isto, fora a corrupção, gera problemas reais: __(i)__ a escolha dos serviços acaba sendo a pior possível, já que a empresa prestadora que vence está claramente mais dedicada a comprar comissões do que a fazer um bom trabalho (este problema afeta tantas áreas, desde a construção de estradas até a qualidade da merenda escolar, que é impossível listar aqui); __(ii)__ o processo corruptor acaba, no longo prazo, eliminando as empresas que prestavam e deixando para competir apenas as corruptas, e a qualidade tende a piorar progressivamente.
- **cartéis**: o Estado em geral cria e depois fica refém de vários grupos de interesse. o caso dos taxistas contra o Uber é o que está na moda hoje (e o que mostra como os Estados se comportam da mesma forma no mundo todo).
- **multas**: quando algum indivíduo ou empresa comete uma fraude financeira, ou causa algum dano material involuntário, as vítimas do caso são as pessoas que sofreram o dano ou perderam dinheiro, mas o Estado tem sempre leis que prevêem multas para os responsáveis. A justiça estatal é sempre muito rígida e rápida na aplicação dessas multas, mas relapsa e vaga no que diz respeito à indenização das vítimas. O que em geral acontece é que o Estado aplica uma enorme multa ao responsável pelo mal, retirando deste os recursos que dispunha para indenizar as vítimas, e se retira do caso, deixando estas desamparadas.
- **desapropriação**: o Estado pode pegar qualquer propriedade de qualquer pessoa mediante uma indenização que é necessariamente inferior ao valor da propriedade para o seu presente dono (caso contrário ele a teria vendido voluntariamente).
- **seguro-desemprego**: se há, por exemplo, um prazo mínimo de 1 ano para o sujeito ter direito a receber seguro-desemprego, isto o incentiva a planejar ficar apenas 1 ano em cada emprego (ano este que será sucedido por um período de desemprego remunerado), matando todas as possibilidades de aprendizado ou aquisição de experiência naquela empresa específica ou ascensão hierárquica.
- **previdência**: a previdência social tem todos os defeitos de cálculo do mundo, e não importa muito ela ser uma forma horrível de poupar dinheiro, porque ela tem garantias bizarras de longevidade fornecidas pelo Estado, além de ser compulsória. Isso serve para criar no imaginário geral a idéia da __aposentadoria__, uma época mágica em que todos os dias serão finais de semana. A idéia da aposentadoria influencia o sujeito a não se preocupar em ter um emprego que faça sentido, mas sim em ter um trabalho qualquer, que o permita se aposentar.
- **regulamentação impossível**: milhares de coisas são proibidas, há regulamentações sobre os aspectos mais mínimos de cada empreendimento ou construção ou espaço. se todas essas regulamentações fossem exigidas não haveria condições de produção e todos morreriam. portanto, elas não são exigidas. porém, o Estado, ou um agente individual imbuído do poder estatal pode, se desejar, exigi-las todas de um cidadão inimigo seu. qualquer pessoa pode viver a vida inteira sem cumprir nem 10% das regulamentações estatais, mas viverá também todo esse tempo com medo de se tornar um alvo de sua exigência, num estado de terror psicológico.
- **perversão de critérios**: para muitas coisas sobre as quais a sociedade normalmente chegaria a um valor ou comportamento "razoável" espontaneamente, o Estado dita regras. estas regras muitas vezes não são obrigatórias, são mais "sugestões" ou limites, como o salário mínimo, ou as 44 horas semanais de trabalho. a sociedade, porém, passa a usar esses valores como se fossem o normal. são raras, por exemplo, as ofertas de emprego que fogem à regra das 44h semanais.
- **inflação**: subir os preços é difícil e constrangedor para as empresas, pedir aumento de salário é difícil e constrangedor para o funcionário. a inflação força as pessoas a fazer isso, mas o aumento não é automático, como alguns economistas podem pensar (enquanto alguns outros ficam muito satisfeitos de que esse processo seja demorado e difícil).
- **inflação**: a inflação destrói a capacidade das pessoas de julgar preços entre concorrentes usando a própria memória.
- **inflação**: a inflação destrói os cálculos de lucro/prejuízo das empresas e prejudica enormemente as decisões empresariais que seriam baseadas neles.
- **inflação**: a inflação redistribui a riqueza dos mais pobres e mais afastados do sistema financeiro para os mais ricos, os bancos e as megaempresas.
- **inflação**: a inflação estimula o endividamento e o consumismo.
- **lixo:** ao prover coleta e armazenamento de lixo "grátis para todos" o Estado incentiva a criação de lixo. se tivessem que pagar para que recolhessem o seu lixo, as pessoas (e conseqüentemente as empresas) se empenhariam mais em produzir coisas usando menos plástico, menos embalagens, menos sacolas.
- **leis contra crimes financeiros:** ao criar legislação para dificultar acesso ao sistema financeiro por parte de criminosos a dificuldade e os custos para acesso a esse mesmo sistema pelas pessoas de bem cresce absurdamente, levando a um percentual enorme de gente incapaz de usá-lo, para detrimento de todos -- e no final das contas os grandes criminosos ainda conseguem burlar tudo.

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Músicas grudentas e conversas

Uma vez que você ouviu uma música grudenta e ela volta, inteira, com toda a melodia e a harmonia, muitos dias depois, contra a sua vontade. Mas uma conversa é impossível de lembrar. Por quê?

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🎈 Arabia Saudita e mBRIDGE

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🎈 Controversia su mBRIDGE

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🎈 Implicazioni economiche e geopolitiche

🎅 La decisione dell'Arabia Saudita di unirsi a mBRIDGE riflette un cambiamento nelle alleanze economiche e geopolitiche. Tuttavia, l'efficacia della blockchain mBRIDGE nel supportare le ambizioni economiche saudite rimane incerta. Le relazioni con i Paesi BRICS potrebbero essere influenzate dai problemi tecnici della piattaforma.

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The advent of blockchain technology has brought disruptive changes across various industries, and its mass adoption in the music industry carries profound significance.

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The bold painter who scorns form... What's the story behind Cubism?

The French painter Georges Braque

When we think of "Cubism," Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque immediately come to mind, two artists who skillfully employed geometric shapes as the basis for their artworks. How did the fabric of this modern trend, rooted in the early twentieth century, come to be?

It all began when art critic Louis Vauxcelles coined the term "Cubism" after seeing a painting by the French painter Georges Braque titled "Houses at L'Estaque."

The term was coined after Vauxcelles observed that the artwork consisted of small cubes characterized by simplified form and dismantled perspective. He described Braque as a bold man who despises form, saying of him, "Let him reduce everything, places and characters, to geometric diagrams, to cubes."

Cubism evolved from 1907, distinguished by its fragmentation of traditional forms. Cubist artists disliked realistic representation and rejected linear perspective, which approximates the flat depiction of a three-dimensional scene in a two-dimensional space, much like paper.

Fed up with anything related to realistic art, Cubists dismantled objects into basic geometric forms like cubes, spheres, and cylinders, reassembling them in compositions far removed from reality.

Cubes and geometric shapes dominated every corner of art culture, but the glory of this era was short-lived; in 1914, Europe descended into its darkest hours, heralding the demise of this artistic direction.

The Cubist movement was affected by the war, with French painters summoned to join the ranks of soldiers. French painter Fernand Léger enlisted in the armed forces, continuing to paint from within the trenches despite the war taking him away from his canvases.

Andre Mare immortalized the living conditions of soldiers through watercolor drawings and colors. Albert Gleizes painted military doctors in geometric shapes.

During the conflict from 1914 to 1918, artists, like the majority of intellectuals and cultural figures, produced somewhat "national" works. However, given the brutality and prolonged duration of the conflict, which led to severe disillusionment, some painters attempted to represent the reality they saw by modifying their artistic styles. It was inevitable for modern warfare to appear in a modern way, accurately depicting the horrors of battle and injecting more realism into their artworks, as if geometric shapes no longer served the purpose of conveying the image!

The harshness of life during World War I & II through the eyes of Cubist art.

The painting "Soldier Playing Chess" by Metzinger, 1914.

The painting "Guernica" by Picasso as a protest against the German bombing of Spain.

The painting "Military Doctor" by Albert Gleizes

The Crashed Airplane (1916-1917).

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🌟 La resilienza economica della Russia è stata sostenuta dalla Cina, che ha aiutato a mitigare l'impatto delle sanzioni occidentali. I flussi commerciali attraverso paesi come Armenia, Kazakistan e Kirghizistan hanno permesso alla Russia di continuare a ottenere risorse dall'Europa.

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Há exatamente 50 anos houve uma revolução em Portugal, que derrubou a ditadura, foi o mais longo regime autoritário na Europa Ocidental durante o século XX, foram 48 anos.

Por esse motivo, hoje, dia 25 de Abril, comemora-se o Dia da Liberdade.

A revolução trouxe-nos muitas formas de liberdade:

• liberdade circulação
• liberdade de voto
• liberdade de pensamento
• liberdade de expressão
• liberdade de imprensa
• liberdade religiosa

A ditadura terminou há 50 anos, mas hoje eu sinto que sou menos livre que há 20 anos. Cada vez mais, vivemos numa sociedade mais intolerante a um pensamento diferente do seu. Foram movimentos de esquerda que mais lutaram pela liberdade no período da ditadura, mas agora, uma esquerda radical quer impor as “suas liberdades” e os “seus pensamentos”, restringindo as liberdades e pensamentos de outros.

Uma coisa é acreditar que comer cenoura faz bem aos olhos, ou coisa é querer obrigar todas as pessoas a comerem cenoura. Na minha concepção de Liberdade, quem quiser come cenoura, quem não quer não come, simplesmente isto.

A partir do momento que começamos a restringir o pensamento de outro, onde está a liberdade de pensamento. Quanto temos que pensar duas ou três vezes, antes de dizer publicamente ou publicar algo online – com medo das repercussões – é porque não somos livres. A partir do momento onde existe medo, logo não existe liberdade de pensamento e de expressão.

A plenitude da Liberdade não significa que podemos fazer tudo, é claro que existem algumas restrições, desde que não invada/impeça a liberdade de outro.

Eu sou um forte defensor da máxima, a nossa liberdade termina quando começa a liberdade do outro, é pura verdade.

A sociedade está cada vez mais intolerante a opiniões contrárias à sua, as pessoas não querem ser livres, querem impor o seu pensamento. Não querem diversidade de pensamento, querem pensamento único. Não é possível uma democracia com um pensamento único. 

No passado a censura era feita por policiais, agora é por grupo organizado ideologicamente, atrás de um teclado ou através da pressão pública/mediática, a política do cancelamento.

Eu não consigo compreender, o que aconteceu nos últimos 20 anos, que provocou uma mudança tão drástica na sociedade,  onde houve um retrocesso na liberdade. Chegámos ao cúmulo de suspender a liberdade de circulação ou bloquear contas bancárias apenas por discordância de opinião. Ou colocar em causa a propriedade privada.

Liberdade não é anarquia, não é fazer o que vai na real gana, mas sim respeitar o próximo e respeitar a si próprio. Fazer aos outros, o que queremos que façam a nós. Em suma, respeito e responsabilidade.

Outro ponto sensível da actualidade é as fakenews, em nome de acabar com

as fakenews, os países estão a criar leis que restringem a liberdade de expressão. Organismos estatais, políticos em cargos estatais e jornalistas têm a obrigação de dizer a verdade, não podem fazer fakenews. 

Mas um cidadão individual, sem cargos políticos, não poderá ter a liberdade de mentir?

Na opinião tem a liberdade de mentir, também tem a liberdade de ofender alguém, mas terá que arcar com as consequências legais desse ato, em tribunal claro. Não faz qualquer sentido,  bloquear preventivamente alguém nas redes sociais, isto limita, impede o direito à liberdade de expressão.

Quantos copérnicos são cancelados nas redes sociais?

O julgar da verdade ou mentira é sempre limitada aos dados existentes, esses dados podem mudar ao longo do tempo. Como dizia o mítico Pimenta Machado, “o que hoje é verdade amanhã é mentira”. 

Isto leva-nos a outro problema, terá que existir alguém, um juiz que decida o que viola ou não a lei, verdade ou mentira. Só um juiz pode ter o poder de decidir, nunca um político ou um qualquer funcionário de uma bigtech. Mesmo os juízes têm as suas limitações, porque limitam-se a cumprir a lei, lei feita pelos próprios estados. Um estado em caso de discordância com algum tribunal, basta mudar a lei, o estado tem um poder absoluto.

A incitação ao ódio e as Fakenews, são algo tão abrangente e ao mesmo tempo abstrato, onde é possível fazer infinitas interpretações. Os governos aproveitam desse abstracionismo para limitar as liberdades dos seus cidadãos.

Liberdade monetária

A revolução trouxe-nos muitas liberdades, mas a liberdade fundamental ainda não conseguimos adquirir, a Liberdade monetária/financeira, sem esta, as restantes liberdade não poderão ser exercidas na sua plenitude. Necessitamos de uma sociedade que incentive a liberdade de pensamento, um pensamento crítico.

Tem que existir uma separação real da política monetária, do poder político. Será tão ou mais importante para a humanidade, como foi a separação da religião, do poder político.

Passados 50 anos, em termos gerais, o nível de ensino melhorou em Portugal, mas em termos de literacia financeira, pouco melhoramos. Existindo partidos políticos que são abertamente contra a educação financeira nas escolas, segundo eles, o conhecimento pode levar as pessoas a fazer escolhas erradas. Curiosamente, o antigo regime tinha uma política similar. Porque um povo inculto é mais obediente, submisso e menos pensante, mais ignorante.

Curiosamente, esse partido apoia um grupo extremista, de criminosos, que destrói património, ataca pessoas, roça o terrorismo, tudo com o pretexto da causa ambiental. Todos temos a liberdade e direito de protestar, desde que não invada no direitos de outros, desde que não destrua património de outros, desde que não agrida outros e que não impeça que outros trabalhem. O partido apenas apoia na surdina, porque nem tem coragem para o admitir publicamente que o apoia.

Se algo é a representação clara do que é liberdade é o Bitcoin. É a liberdade pura. Mas isso não significa que todos os bitcoiners defendam a liberdade plena, como em todo o lado existem os radicais.

Se nós queremos ter a liberdade de utilizar o bitcoin, também temos que aceitar com naturalidade, as pessoas que não querem ter, não podemos ofender por terem uma opinião diferente da nossa. Se nós somos contra o uso forçado da moeda FIAT, não podemos ser a favor do uso forçado do bitcoin, é uma incongruência. Temos que ser a favor da liberdade monetária, os cidadãos devem ter a liberdade de escolher a moeda que querem transacionar. Se as duas partes concordam em fazer uma transação numa respectiva moeda, qualquer que seja a moeda, não devem existir restrições legais que o impeçam.

Até entre nós bitcoiners mais puristas temos que exigir, a nós próprios, mais liberdade, aceitar pensamentos e visões diferentes, isso é liberdade, não existem verdades absolutas, não existe uma visão única sobre o Bitcoin. Liberdade é isso, cada um faz e usa como quer. Não existem uns superiores aos outros, somos todos bitcoiners.

A rejeição ao FIAT e ter 100% exposto a bitcoin não deve ser uma obrigação, mas sim um caminho longo que pode ser percorrido à velocidade de cada cidadão, ao  seu próprio ritmo. 

Não devemos ser tão críticos ou ofender uma pessoa por utilizar a Liquid (ou Cashu), se utiliza a Liquid é porque a sua condição financeira não permite utilizar a Layer 1, mas quer estar exposto a bitcoin. É verdade que Liquid não é exatamente igual a Bitcoin, mas é substancialmente superior a quaisquer outras cripto ou shitcoin. 

Será que temos o direito de criticar um cubano por este utilizar Liquid, ele não tem condições financeiras para fazer transações na L1, 10$ de taxa, é o salário semanal dele. Claro que não devemos criticar ou chamá-lo de shitcoiner por este utilizar Liquid.

Hoje em dia, já milhões de pessoas estão impedidas de utilizar a L1, onde a sua única alternativa é utilizar Lightning Network custodial ou Liquid. Neste cenário, eu considero a Liquid muito mais segura. 

Hoje são os mais pobres de estão impedidas de utilizar a L1, mas num futuro próximo, sermos nós a ter estas dificuldades, possivelmente faremos 1 ou 2 transações por ano na l1, enviaremos os fundos para uma layer 2 (como a Liquid) e a partir desta vamos fazer os pagamentos do dia-a-dia. Esta situação é inevitável.

Também não devemos criticar quem não faz auto-custódia, no máximo devemos aconselhar, explicar qual é a melhor solução. Mas a decisão final é do indivíduo, que deve ter a liberdade de escolher a custódia que mais se adequa ao seu perfil. Nós só nos resta respeitar essa decisão. A auto-custódio é um assunto bastante sensível, para nós mais puristas a auto-custódia é essencial, mas nós somos uma minoria muito pequena, a maioria da população não quer ou não tem conhecimentos para ser soberano. Com o tempo, possivelmente algumas destas pessoas vão aprender a fazer a auto-custódia, mas a maioria nunca o fará. Estas pessoas têm todo o direito de ter bitcoin, e nós mais experientes devemos aconselhar quais os melhores serviços, é preferível um sistema com um custódia partilhada (tipo Bitkey) do que utilizar exchange. O que é inaceitável, é as pessoas quererem ter bitcoin mas só não o tem porque tem medo de fazer a auto-custódia, é mil vezes preferível utilizar um sistema de custódia partilhada do que ter zero bitcoin.

Como digo em cima, as pessoas têm a liberdade de criticar ou de ofender, mas depois terão que sofrer as consequências dos seus atos, que neste caso, que devido à agressividade nos comentários vão afastar os novatos, atrasando a adoção do Bitcoin. 

Todos somos bitcoiners, apenas temos visões e utilização diferente.

Hoje é 25, mas ontem na véspera da celebração da Liberdade, a Política Judiciária deteve um programador informático, acatando ordem de extradição dos EUA. Que país é este, que liberdade é esta, que prende alguém que apenas escreveu algumas linhas de código.

Na minha opinião, o auge da liberdade foi por volta dos anos 2000, de lá pra cá tem existido uma gradual deterioração das liberdade e dos direitos. Se nada for feito, qualquer dia será tarde demais… quando começamos a ceder liberdades em prol de segurança, vamos acabar por perder a segurança e a liberdade.

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Hoje vamos para uma reflexão mais sensível, sobretudo para uma facção mais tóxica de maximalistas, a bolsa de valores. Essa facção gosta de intitular o bolsa de valores/mercado de capitais como um scam, gosta de comparar a valorização do Bitcoin, com a valorização das ações.

Mas os dois são incomparáveis, têm objetivos completamente diferentes, um é poupança, o outro é investimento. É claro que no curto prazo, o Bitcoin está a valorizar mais que os mercados de capitais, mas isto é algo circunstancial/temporário, porque o Bitcoin está a monetizar.

O Bitcoin ainda tem um market cap pequeno, quanto mais cresce, menos volátil será, é natural com o tempo, a valorização do Bitcoin será menor. Aquelas valorizações de 1000% num curto espaço de tempo, nunca mais vão acontecer, e é bom que não volte a acontecer, é sinal que a adopção está a avançar bem e gradual.

Quando existe uma valorização muito expressiva em pouco tempo, é inevitável, posteriormente uma forte correção, foi o que aconteceu nos primeiros ciclos do Bitcoin. Com o passar do tempo, a volatilidade está a diminuir, sobe menos, consequentemente as correções serão menores, esta estabilidade é fundamental para a aceleração da adoção do Bitcoin como moeda em todo o mundo.

A fraca volatilidade é boa para o Bitcoin como moeda e como reserva de valor, mas para quem usa como um meio especulativo, para enriquecer, vai deixar de ser tão atrativo. Por o Bitcoin ter atualmente uma valorização superior à bolsa de valores, não significa que o mercado de capitais seja um scam.

Em suma, a longo prazo o Bitcoin será um ativo apenas para manter o poder de compra, sendo mais rentável (para um especulador) investir em algumas empresas. Mas isto é a natureza do Bitcoin, Bitcoin não é para investir, mas sim poupar.

A Distorção

Isto significa que as bolsas de valores, per se não são um mau “produto”, são apenas vítimas da desastrosas políticas monetárias(doença), das constantes desvalorização da moeda. Mas o Bitcoin vai trazer verdade ao mundo económico, sem a possibilidade da inflação monetária vai ser possível ver realmente quais são as ações que valorizam e quais desvalorizam. Atualmente devido à inflação é muito complicado distinguir quais são as boas e más empresas, porque todas elas nominalmente sobem.

Um bom exemplo é a bolsa brasileira, para quem olha para o gráfico em reais (linha azul), está em máximos históricos, mas com valores em dólares (linha laranja), o resultado é totalmente oposto, está em mínimos.

As pessoas que investiram à uma década estão a perder poder de compra, mas elas acreditam que estão a ganhar, é a ilusão da inflação. E os valores ainda são piores do que demonstra o gráfico, porque o dólar também teve uma forte desvalorização neste período, que não foi contabilizado.

No caso da Europa e EUA, é um pouco diferente, porque existem algumas ações que conseguem manter ou superar a taxa de inflação, mas são uma minoria. A maior parte são ações zombi, onde as pessoas investem mas perdem poder de compra anualmente, sem se aperceber disso. Numa economia em padrão Bitcoin vai trazer verdade, vai separar o trigo do joio, qualquer pessoa sem grandes conhecimentos, vai facilmente observar quais são as empresas boas.

Curiosamente, empresas/ações que hoje em dia não conseguem ter uma valorização superior à inflação (valorização real), no padrão Bitcoin vão se tornar rentáveis, vai gerar um fenómeno interessante. Como no caso do Brasil, existem muitas empresas que crescem, que têm muitos lucros, só que a valorização não é visível em dólares devido à desvalorização do real. Como a desvalorização do real é superior ao crescimento da empresa, a valorização das ações em dólares fica negativa, mas num padrão Bitcoin essas mesmas empresas passariam a ter uma valorização real.

Num mundo em padrão Bitcoin, as bolsas de valores terão um papel fundamental na economia. O crédito barato dos bancos comerciais que o dinheiro FIAT permite, já não estará disponível para as empresas, estas terão que se financiar com obrigações ou nos mercados de capitais.

Classes de ativos

Os mercados de capitais/bolsas de valores não são a origem do problema, sofrem de um sintoma gerado por uma doença muito superior, a moeda e a sua política monetária. Como a moeda é fulcral, é o sangue que circula por todo o lado, como o sistema keynesiano “envenena” a moeda, provoca uma distorção em toda a sociedade e na economia.

As principais classes de ativos, na teoria, repito na teoria, deveriam ser divididas consoante o risco inerente. * Moeda: risco nulo * Bonds/dívida soberana: risco baixo * Mercado de capitais: risco elevado

Quanto maior for o risco, maior é a possibilidade de retorno. Assim a moeda teria um retorno zero, é um ativo de poupança puro, não tem o objetivo de aumentar mas sim apenas de preservar a riqueza.

No lado oposto temos o mercado de capitais, onde o risco é elevado, mas existe a possibilidade de ter lucros elevados também. É o local ideal para os especuladores, para quem quer aumentar a sua riqueza. As Bonds são um ativo intermédio, de baixo risco, logo um retorno é baixo.

Só que isto apenas acontece na teoria, porque na prática, devido ao sistema keynesiano distorceu por completo as classes de ativos, com as consecutivas desvalorização de moeda. A moeda deixou de ser um meio de poupança, porque está constantemente a perder poder de compra. Isto obrigou as pessoas a aderirem a ativos com maior risco para não perder a sua poupança.

As pessoas são obrigadas a ser especuladores (bonds, mercado de capitais), perderam o direito de ser simplesmente poupadores. Os poupadores têm o direito a um ativo com zero risco, nem toda a gente quer aumentar o seu património, querem apenas preservar o seu dinheiro, ganho através do seu suor, não querem nem mais um cêntimo, querem ter uma vida tranquila. Atualmente essas pessoas estão impedidas, são obrigadas a ser especuladores ou então estão constantemente a perder poder de compra. A desvalorização da moeda é tal dimensão, que os bonds que deveriam dar uma remuneração baixa, atualmente tem uma remuneração negativa. No mercado de capitais, são poucas as empresas que têm uma remuneração superior à inflação, na sua generalidade, as pessoas que investem nestes ativos estão a empobrecer lentamente.

Além destas 3 classes de ativos, distorceu fortemente o mercado imobiliário. O propósito das casas é ser um local de residência das pessoas, devendo ser acessível a toda a população. Esta distorção, transformou o imobiliário num meio de proteção contra a inflação, um produto financeiro, gerando uma procura elevada, criando enormes bolhas. Além de milhões de pessoas ficarem sem acesso a uma habitação digna.

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Table Of Content

• Content

• Conclusion

• FAQ

• You May Also Like

• External Links

Introduction

Bitcoin is a digital currency that was created in 2009. It is decentralized, meaning that it is not controlled by any government or financial institution. Bitcoin is based on a technology called blockchain, which allows for secure and transparent transactions. Bitcoin has gained popularity in recent years, and many online retailers have started to accept it as a form of payment. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages and challenges of accepting Bitcoin for online retailers.

Advantages of Accepting Bitcoin for Online Retailers

A. Lower transaction fees

One of the biggest advantages of accepting Bitcoin for online retailers is the lower transaction fees. Traditional payment methods like credit cards and PayPal charge high fees to process transactions. Bitcoin, on the other hand, has much lower fees. This is because Bitcoin transactions do not require intermediaries like banks or credit card companies. Instead, they are processed directly by the Bitcoin network, which makes the process faster and cheaper.

B. Faster and easier international payments

Another advantage of accepting Bitcoin for online retailers is the ability to process faster and easier international payments. Traditional payment methods can take several days to process international transactions, and they often come with high fees. Bitcoin transactions, on the other hand, can be processed in a matter of minutes, and the fees are much lower. This makes it easier for online retailers to sell to customers around the world.

C. Increased security and privacy

Bitcoin transactions are more secure and private than traditional payment methods. This is because Bitcoin transactions are processed on the blockchain, which is a secure and transparent public ledger. The blockchain ensures that transactions are secure and cannot be altered or reversed. Bitcoin transactions are also more private because they do not require the retailer to collect sensitive customer information like credit card numbers. This reduces the risk of fraud and identity theft.

D. Access to a new and growing customer base

Finally, accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment can give online retailers access to a new and growing customer base. There are millions of Bitcoin users around the world, and many of them are looking for retailers who accept Bitcoin. By accepting Bitcoin, online retailers can tap into this new market and gain a competitive advantage.

Challenges and Risks of Accepting Bitcoin for Online Retailers

A. Volatility

One of the biggest challenges of accepting Bitcoin for online retailers is the volatility of the currency. Bitcoin is known for its wild price swings, which can make it difficult for retailers to price their products and manage their finances. Retailers who accept Bitcoin may need to convert their Bitcoin to fiat currency quickly in order to avoid losses due to price fluctuations.

B. Regulation

Another challenge of accepting Bitcoin for online retailers is the lack of regulation. Bitcoin is not yet fully regulated by governments, and this can make it difficult for retailers to navigate the legal and tax implications of accepting Bitcoin. Retailers may need to consult with legal and tax experts in order to comply with local laws and regulations.

C. Technical challenges

Finally, accepting Bitcoin can present technical challenges for online retailers. Retailers may need to invest in new software and hardware in order to process Bitcoin transactions. They may also need to train their staff on how to use the new technology.

Conclusion

While there are certainly some challenges and risks associated with accepting Bitcoin for online retailers, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Accepting Bitcoin can lead to lower transaction fees, faster and easier international payments, increased security and privacy, and access to a new and growing customer base. It's important for online retailers to consider the challenges associated with accepting Bitcoin, such as volatility, regulation, and technical challenges, but with the right preparation and strategy, they can successfully integrate Bitcoin as a form of payment into their online stores. By doing so, they can differentiate themselves from competitors, reach new customers, and potentially increase profits. Therefore, if online retailers are looking for a way to stay ahead of the game, accepting Bitcoin is definitely worth considering.

FAQ

Can Bitcoin transactions be reversed or altered? No, once a Bitcoin transaction is processed and recorded on the blockchain, it cannot be reversed or altered.

How can online retailers convert Bitcoin to fiat currency? Online retailers can use a Bitcoin exchange to convert Bitcoin to fiat currency.

Is Bitcoin fully regulated by governments? No, Bitcoin is not yet fully regulated by governments, and the legal and tax implications of accepting Bitcoin can be complex. It's important for online retailers to consult with legal and tax experts to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.

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The Law Giver

In my previous article, I briefly went into the topic of how contract law is holy law.

The Father of the Christians, you see, is a God of Covenants, and He sent His Son to Earth to fulfill the Law and pay a Price for our salvation. The Father also created the Natural Order to confirm His Laws through our observation of that Law in action.

That is why Christians have a deep respect for honest contracts, true prices, fair measures, natural systems, and good laws. Not merely for their own sake, but also because understanding them helps us to understand and emulate the Law Giver.

The tired What would Jesus do? meme is actually an attempt to capture this emulation of the Highest Judge. Jesus knows the Law, since His Father defined it and He is One with the Father, so how would He apply the Law best, in this situation?

The Last Things

Working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, “At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation.”

Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

-- 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 New Testament, RSV Bible

One of the things most devout Christians frequently ruminate over, is when Christ will return.

Every day, we ponder. We go for a walk, and ponder. We cook dinner, and ponder.

At the same time, we are called upon to live each day in a productive manner, and to not simply lie around, vegetating, and staring at the heavens. Not only for our own sake, but also because to do so would be to limit our ability to inform others about the Good News, so that they can take to pondering with us. We are called to ponder with as many people as we can produce, adopt, convert, or simply collect through our daily interactions.

This means that we are not of the world (as our eyes are watching God and baptism has made us Immortals), but we are definitely in the world (involved in, and effected by, the everyday dealings around us.) It is a very difficult balancing act to know when we are paying too much attention to the one or the other, or to know where to store up our treasures, if we can't put them all immediately into the Final Treasury.

So, we worked today and earned a bit of fiat cash and we have no immediate usage for it. What to do with it?

Well, some of it should go to charity or be invested in a business that provides important goods, services, and employment. Some of it will be needed to simply cover the day-to-day costs of our own life, or that of those dependent upon us. But it might be prudent to store up some of it, for the mysterious length of time between receipt of the monies and our own ascent into Heaven.

Typically, that store was the local currency, but that's being inflated away at an alarming rate. Then we all began to move to precious metals, and many of us still do, but they are so difficult to spend and can't be broken into small bits or transported over wide distances at low cost.

Enter Bitcoin.

The Great Ledger

In our frustration, more and more Christians are turning to a new technology, to save up some treasure in a liquid asset, for the mid-term. And, once we begin using it, and begin to understand how it works, we quickly grow fond of it.

Bitcoin is a beautiful money because it is a money based upon keeping precise accounts, using a fair measure, and obeying the Laws of Nature.

In essence, Bitcoin is a debt note emitted by a universal debtor (the network) in exchange for some good or service. This frees the individual people using it from ever needing to carry debt, as the debt stays in the network, the value and enforceability of that debt note is protected by the effort used to create and maintain the network, and the eagerness with which other people wish to store their efforts up in that same network. The debt still exists, but it can be so thinly and widely spread that it no longer rests as a burden upon one particular person.

The debt, in other words, has been disassociated from humans and the management has been distributed to machines. This is the precise opposite process of a "fiat" (by decree) currency, which only has value so long as it is associated with some particularly solvent group of humans (who personally vouch for repayment of any debts denominated in the currency), and where management is centralized to some other group of humans.

Have you accepted Bitcoin as your personal money and store of value?

You have invested $10 to buy the electricity to mine Bitcoin? Then you receive $10 of Bitcoin in return. The Bitcoin network now owes you the $10 purchasing power equivalent of that electricity.

If someone then gives you $5 worth of pizza, then you can then give them a $5 portion of your $10 worth of Bitcoin. You have taken a part of your Bitcoin debt note and shared it with them.

They now hold $5 worth of Bitcoin invested in the network and can spend it on some other good or service. Or they can simply hold it and wait for it to rise in value, as more people "mine" more of it (and produce more notes, paradoxically making the existing notes more useful and therefore valuable) and more people try to gain the notes in order to manage their own finances by storing their energy in the network or transporting their energy using the network.

Bitcoin, in other words, is an accounting book that needs no accountant because it stores, tracks, and controls the ledger on its own. It is a Natural Ledger that runs according to the Laws.

It is the only human-made ledger that allows for true and immediate Final Settlement. This Final Settlement is what allows people to trade using the convenience of digital debt notes, with neither person occurring or even risking any personal debt. We Christians know that all debt is a burden, including monetary debts, which is why we are called to forgive each other's debt and to hope that our own debts are forgiven. Better still, is to avoid the accumulation of debts, altogether.

So, Final Settlement? Final Settlement is what Jesus would do.

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1. 計算が得意 成功する投資家は数字に精通している必要があります 投資の世界では複雑な計算はほとんどありませんが、数字、パーセンテージ、確率に精通していることは不可欠です。

財務諸表分析は、計算スキルを応用する主な方法の 1 つです。優れた投資家は、企業の過去の経営状況を理解することができる財務諸表分析に優れています。将来の運用状況を理解しています。

財務諸表分析の目的は 2 つあり、1 つは企業価値の生命線であるフリー キャッシュ フローに財務諸表を換算することです。

フリーキャッシュフローの計算方法は、現金収入から始まり、将来の利益を生み出すために会社が行った投資を差し引きます。これは、会社が利払い、配当、自社株買いの形で株主に還元できる総額でもあります。企業の価値創造の見通しを損なう。

企業の業績を測る指標として利益が最も広く使われていますが、利益の成長と価値の成長は全く異なります。企業の投資が適切な収益を達成できなかった場合、企業は現在価値を重視することによって、利益を増やすことになる可能性があります。将来のフリー キャッシュ フローを考慮すると、思慮深い投資家は財務諸表を価値を決定する要素に変換します。

財務諸表分析の 2 番目の目的は、企業の戦略とそれが価値を生み出す方法との関連性を確立することです。簡単なアプローチは、同じ業界の 2 つの企業の経費は比較できるかどうかです。資本の使い方は似ていますか? 企業の資金の使い方や投資リソースの配分方法の違いに注目することは、自社の競争上の地位を洞察するのに役立ちます。

投下資本利益率 (ROIC) の推移を見ることで、より簡単な分析を行うことができます。ROIC は、収益性 (税引き後純営業利益/売上高) と資本回転率 (売上高/投下資本) の 2 つの部分に分けることができます。

営業利益率が高く、資本回転率が低い企業は通常、ポーターのファイブ・フォースのビジネス分析の創始者であるマイケル・ポーターが提唱した「差別化」戦略を追求しています。

営業利益率が低く、資本回転率が高い企業は、「コストリーダーシップ」戦略に従っています。

企業がどのようにお金を稼ぐかを分析することは、その優位性をどれだけ長く維持できるか（ROICが魅力的であれば）、または企業が利益を増やすために何をしなければならないかを評価することに直接影響します。

ビジネスを理解するには、数字を理解する必要があります。無形資産への投資が増え、有形資産への投資が減少するにつれて、この作業はより困難になります。

2. 企業価値を理解する 投資において何が変化し、何が不変であるかを考えるのは興味深いことです。実際、上場企業の平均的な半減期は約 10 年であり、投資可能な分野は常に変化しています。テクノロジーの変化、消費者の好み、競争などの未知の要因によって変化します。

しかし、投資家にとっては、将来のフリーキャッシュフローの現在価値が金融資産の価値を決定するというほぼ不変の概念があり、これは株式、債券、不動産にも当てはまります。

株式投資家にとってバリュエーションは課題です。なぜなら、キャッシュ フロー、時間、リスクという価値の各推進要因は期待に基づいているからです。債券投資家にとって、3 つの推進要因のうち 2 つは契約に基づいています。

優れた投資家は、将来のフリー キャッシュ フローの規模と持続可能性を理解することに重点を置いています。投資家が考慮しなければならない要素には、業界がライフサイクルのどの段階にあるか、業界における企業の競争力、参入障壁、企業の経済状況などが含まれます。資本を配分する経営者のスキル。

この性質の必然的な結果として、優れた投資家はPERや企業価値/EBITDA倍率などの評価方法の限界を理解しています。実際、評価倍率は評価の結果ではなく、思慮深い投資家なら誰でも理解するでしょう。これを忘れないでください。ショートカットは時間を節約できるので便利ですが、盲点もあります。現金は事実であり、利益は視点です。

3. 企業戦略を正しく評価する この属性には 2 つの側面があります。1 つは、企業がどのように収益を上げているかについての基本的な理解です。たとえば、小売業者の基本的な分析単位は店舗の経済学です。

店舗を設立して在庫を埋めるのにどれくらいの費用がかかりますか? 利益率はどのくらいですか? これらの質問への回答により、投資家は店舗の経済的収益性を評価できるようになります。会社全体を理解するまで。

優れた投資家は、企業がどのようにして利益を上げているかを明確に説明し、収益性の原動力の変化を把握することができます。企業がどのように利益を上げているかを理解していなければ、その企業の株を保有することはありません。

2 番目の側面は、企業の持続的な競争優位性を習得することです。企業の投資収益率が資本の機会費用よりも高く、競合他社よりも高い収益を上げている場合、その企業は業界とその競争優位性をどのように分析するかということになります。一般的な手法には、業界の魅力を形成する「5 つの力」、バリューチェーン分析、破壊的イノベーションの脅威の評価、および企業固有の利点の源泉が含まれます。

戦略の鍵は、トレードオフを理解することです。戦略とは、競合他社との差別化を図るために、どの活動を行うべきか、どの活動を行わないのかについて難しい選択をすることを意味します。選択が必要だ。

優れた投資家は、フランチャイズの周りに経済的な堀を構築し、競合他社から事業を守ることができる企業の独自の側面を高く評価しています。マイケル・ポーターが何年も前に強調したように、堀の規模と期間は重要な要素です。戦略と評価は連携して行う必要があります。これは戦略を理解するためのマクロな側面です。

4. 効果的な比較 投資において比較は重要な要素です。株式と債券、アクティブとパッシブ、バリューと成長、株式Aと株式B、現在と将来を比較するのは簡単ですが、それは苦手です。

おそらく、投資家が行うべき最も重要な比較、そして一般の投資家と優れた投資家を区別する最も重要な比較は、企業の将来の財務実績を反映するファンダメンタルズと期待の比較です。

売上成長、営業利益率、投資需要、投資収益などの価値要因は、株価に含まれる財務実績を反映するファンダメンタルズを構成します。

市場でお金を稼ぐには、現在の価格とは異なる視点が必要です。ほとんどの投資家はファンダメンタルズが良いときは買いたいと考えますが、ファンダメンタルズが悪いときは売りたいと考えます。二つ。

投資の興味深い例えとしては、競馬が挙げられます。

馬への賭け金は、その馬がレースに勝つオッズまたは確率に反映されます。私たちの目的は、どの馬が勝つかを把握することではなく、どの馬のオッズがレースでどのように走る可能性に対して誤って評価されているかを判断することです。ファンダメンタルズは馬がどれだけ速く走れるかということですが、投資家はこれらの要素を個別に考慮する必要があります。

人間は類推によって考える傾向があり、これがいくつかの認知的問題を引き起こす可能性があります。問題の 1 つは、1 つまたはいくつかの類推が、当面の事例に関連する参照クラスを完全に反映していない可能性があることです。

たとえば、この反転が以前の反転と類似しているかどうかを尋ねる代わりに、すべての反転の基本的な成功率がどのくらいかを尋ねるほうがよいでしょう。関連する参照クラスの結果を適切に統合すると、予測の品質が向上することが心理学者によって証明されています。

アナロジーを使用する場合のもう 1 つの課題は、類似点に焦点を当てると類似点が見え、相違点に焦点を当てると相違点が見えてくることです。

最後の課題は、特性と環境の観点から因果関係を検討することです。特性は比較対象の特性に限定されるため、優れた投資家は共通の罠に陥る可能性が低くなります。

5. 確率的な観点から考える 投資は、さまざまな結果の可能性を常に考慮しなければならない活動です。まず、資産の価格が確率や結果を歪めるという、一定の考え方が必要です。

フランチャイズのゼネラルマネージャーからプロのギャンブラーまで、確率分野で成功しているオペレーターは全員、利点を見つけることに重点を置いています。

結果において確率が重要な役割を果たす場合、結果の重要性だけでなく意思決定プロセスに焦点を当てることが重要です。これは、特定の結果が意思決定の質を示すものではない可能性があるためです。

良い決定は時には悪い結果をもたらしますが、悪い決定は時には良い結果をもたらします。しかし、たとえ時々間違いを犯したとしても、長期的には良い決定は良い結果をもたらします。

時間枠とサンプルサイズも重要な考慮事項です。プロセスに焦点を当て、定期的で避けられない悪い結果を受け入れることを学ぶことが重要です。

優れた投資家は、確率に関するもう 1 つの現実を認識しています。正しい頻度 (打率) は重要ではなく、正しいときにどれだけ儲かるか、間違っているときにどれだけ失うか (長打率) が重要です。

損失を嫌うため、損失から得られる苦痛は同じ大きさの利益から得られる喜びの約2倍であるため、この概念を実行するのは難しい場合があります。言い換えれば、私たちは間違っていることよりも正しいことを好むのですが、目標が増加することである場合。投資ポートフォリオの価値では、長打率が最も重要です。

確率を計算するには 3 つの方法があります。1 つ目は主観的確率です。これは、知識または信念の状態に対応する数値です。たとえば、2 つの国の間で戦争が起こる可能性を主観的確率に割り当てることができます。

2 つ目は傾向です。これは通常、システムの物理的特性に基づいています。たとえば、サイコロが完全な立方体であり、出目は 1/6 で偏っていないという事実に基づいて、4 の目を出す確率を推定できます。 。

最後の方法は頻度です。これは、考察の中で適切に引用されたクラスの結果を考慮します。

頻度法を使用すると、売上や利益の成長率など、頻繁に更新する必要がある主観的な確率を予測することもできますが、確率と投資結果の関連付けが信頼できない場合もあります。投資成果はほとんど知られていない。

これは、予想の範囲を超えた結果が大きな影響を与える可能性がある「ブラック スワン」の領域であり、この領域に参加する予定がある場合は、ポジティブなブラック スワンに触れることが目標です。

バフェットはこの特性をうまく要約しました:「利益の確率と利益の可能性の額を掛け、損失の確率と損失の可能性の額を引くと、結果が得られます。それが私たちがやろうとしていることです。それは不完全ですが、それが現実です」ポイント。"

6. 意見を効果的に更新する ほとんどの人は、たとえ事実が自分の信念が間違っていることを示していたとしても、自分の信念に反する現実に直面したときにのみ、正しいと思う独自の世界観を持ち続ける傾向があります。考えを変えることを余儀なくされます。

間違っていると感じないようにする最も簡単な方法は、確証バイアスに陥ることです。確証バイアスでは、自分の視点を裏付ける情報を探し、不明確な情報を自分の信念に有利な方法で解釈してしまいます。問題を抱え、合理性を理由に変化を避けます。

しかし、優れた投資家は、私たちのほとんどがしない 2 つのことを行います (1) 彼らは自分とは異なる情報や視点を求めます。 (2) 証拠がそうすべきであることを示している場合、これらの仕事はどちらも簡単ではありません。

さまざまな視点を求める特性は「積極的にオープンマインド」と呼ばれます。ポジティブにオープンマインドな人は、情報収集の必要性を予測するタスクで優れたパフォーマンスを発揮することが研究によって示されています。ポジティブにオープンな考え方は、確証バイアスを打ち消すことができます。

優れた投資家は、新しい情報が入手可能になると見解も変わります。その考え方は、何かについての信念の度合いを確率で表すことができるというものです。正式な方法は、ベイズの定理を使用することです。特定の出来事が起こった場合に、理論や信念が真実である確率。

実際の課題は、因果関係を説明しているように見えても実際には説明していない情報に過剰に反応することを避けることと、本当に重要ではあるが因果関係がないと思われる情報を見つけることです。また、変化の大きさも重要です。信念の度合いが著しく増減する。

優れた投資家は、世界は常に変化しており、私たちの見解はすべて脆弱であることを認識しており、積極的に異なる視点を求め、新しい情報に基づいて信念を変えています。

あなたの見解を更新した結果、ポートフォリオ内の投資の位置や比重が変化するという行動が起こる可能性があります。あなたのクライアントを含む他の人は、この心理的柔軟性に不安を感じるかもしれません。しかし、良い思考には、世界をできるだけ正確に認識し続けることが必要です。

7. 行動の偏見に注意する 心理学教授のキース・スタノビッチは、知能指数 (IQ) と合理性指数 (RQ) を区別することを好みます。IQ は認知作業において真に役立つ認知スキルを測定し、RQ はこれらの能力の重複を測定します。重要なのは、合理性指数を高めることができるということです。

ウォーレン・バフェットは、エンジン馬力 (IQ) と出力 (RQ) を区別する際に、この点を次のように理解しました。

「私はいつもIQと才能を馬力だと考えていました。しかし、出力、エンジン効率は合理性に依存します。多くの人は400馬力のエンジンから始めますが、すべてのパワーを出力する200馬力のエンジンがあるとしても、出力はわずか100馬力です。」 、それははるかに良い選択です。

人間はヒューリスティックなルールを使用する傾向があり、それは多くの場合正しく、時間を大幅に節約します。しかし、これらのヒューリスティックには関連するバイアスがあり、論理や確率から逸脱した思考につながる可能性があります。

ヒューリスティックの例には、可用性 (関連情報ではなく利用可能な情報に依存する)、代表性 (人や物体を不正確なカテゴリーに分類する)、アンカリング (アンカリングする数値を重視しすぎる) などがあります。優れた投資家は、これらの概念を理解しているだけでなく、投資プロセス中の行動バイアスを管理または軽減するための措置。

プロスペクト理論は、リスクのある状況では、個人の意思決定が標準的な経済手法から逸脱することを示唆しており、損失回避は、比較可能な利益よりも損失を重視することを示唆していますが、損失回避は進化論によって説得力を持って説明されます。投資管理。

認知的合理性、つまり自分の信念が世界にどの程度対応しているかは、合理性指数の重要な要素です。合理性指数のスコアが高い人は、適切に調整されています。つまり、特定の結果に割り当てられる確率は、大規模なサンプルにおいて正確であることが多いということです。評価を向上させる 1 つの方法は、予測を追跡し、結果に基づいて評価することです。

行動バイアスを回避する能力は、部分的には性格、部分的には訓練、部分的には環境によるものである可能性があります。優秀な投資家は一般に、認知バイアスの影響を平均的な人よりも受けにくく、バイアスとそれに対処する方法を理解しており、職場環境に身を置いています。それによって彼らはよく考えることができるのです。

8. 情報と影響力の違いを理解する 資本市場では、価格は将来の財務パフォーマンスの期待を示すものとして有益な情報を提供します。優れた投資家は、意思決定の際に期待とファンダメンタルズとの関係を上手に解釈します。

しかし、投資は本質的に社会的な活動であるため、価格は情報源から影響力の源へと変化する可能性があります。これは市場の歴史の中で何度も起こりました。

スタンフォード社会学教授マーク・グラノヴェッターが提案した閾値モデルは、そのような行動を研究するのに最適なモデルの 1 つです。

公共の広場に 100 人の潜在的な暴動者がいると想像してください。各人には暴動に参加するために見なければならない暴動者の数である「暴動の閾値」があり、ある人の閾値は 0 (扇動者)、別の人の閾値は 1 であると仮定します。 2 など、99 まで続きます。

このしきい値の均一な分布により、ドミノ効果が発生し、扇動者が石で窓を割り、1 人が参加し、暴動の規模が限界に達すると全員が参加するようになります。 「暴動に参加する」という意味でミーム株を買えば、株式市場での意味がわかるでしょう。

扇動者を除いて、暴動が良い考えだと考える人はほとんどいないでしょうが、ある程度の人が暴動に巻き込まれると、彼らも暴動に参加するようになるのです。これが株式の情報価値が置かれる理由です。脇に置いて、影響要素が代わりに使用されます。

優れた投資家は、影響力の渦に押し流されません。これには、他人の目を気にしないという性質が必要ですが、これは人間に生まれつき備わっているものではありません。実際、成功した投資家の多くは、投資において非常に価値のあるスキルを持っています。他人の意見を公然と無視することは、人生において非常に多くのことです。

成功するには、さまざまな視点を考慮する必要がありますが、最終的には思慮深い、合意を避ける議論を形成する必要があります。大衆は正しいことが多いですが、彼らが間違っている場合には、それに反対する心理的な強さが必要です。

9. ポジションサイズ。

1. ポジションサイズ。 パグ・ピアソンは、葉巻を吸う伝説的なギャンブラーであり、ワールド シリーズ オブ ポーカーで優勝し、世界最高のビリヤード プレーヤーの 1 人です。

成功の理由について尋ねられたピアソン氏は、「良いギャンブルをするには3つのことがある。60対40の確率シリーズの結果を知ること、資金管理、そして自分自身を理解することである。」と述べた。 , しかし、投資実務においては資本管理は最も注目されていません。

Ben Mezrich が書いた『Bringing Down The House』は、ラスベガスにカウンティング カード システムを導入して大金を稼いだ 6 人の MIT 学生の物語です。そのシステムは 2 つの部分から構成されています。

1 つ目は、カードを数える方法です。ここでは、チーム メンバーがさまざまなテーブルに分散され、オッズが良好であることを示す信号を作成します。しかし、システムの 2 番目の部分は、ギャンブルでのオッズを考慮するという点で見落とされがちです。テーブルと自分の資金サイズを考慮し、チームメンバーはどれくらい賭けるべきかを正確に知る必要があります。

同様に、投資を成功させるには 2 つの部分があります。利点のあるシンボルを見つけることと、適切なポジション サイズを通じてその利点を最大化することです。一方、ほとんどすべての投資会社は利点に焦点を当てていますが、通常はポジション サイズにはあまり注意が払われません。

適切な投資ポートフォリオを構築するには、目標を特定し（一定期間にわたって資金を最大化する、または一括投資する）、一連の機会を特定し（多くの小さな利点または大きな利点）、制約（流動性、回収率、レバレッジ）を考慮する必要があります。質問は、ポジションサイジングとポートフォリオ構造の適切な戦略を示唆します。

投資家にとってどの方法が最も簡単かは、目標、機会、制限に関する質問にどう答えるかによって大きく異なりますが、全体として、ほとんどの投資家はポジションサイズの管理が下手ですが、優秀な投資家はこの分野でより効率的です。

賢明な投資家は、長期的な成功には利点を見つけて適切な賭けをすることが重要であることを理解しています。

10. 本を読んで、心を開いてください。 チャーリー・マンガーは、「成功は好奇心、集中力、忍耐力、そして自己批判から生まれる」というアインシュタインの考え方が大好きだと述べています。自己批判とは、自分の考えを変え、自分の好きな考えを打ち破る能力を指します。読書はこれらすべての資質を養う活動です。 。

マンガー氏はまた、「私のこれまでの人生で、常に読書をしない賢い人を（さまざまな分野で）見たことがない」とも述べた。これは大げさかもしれないが、投資の分野でも同様のようだ。

優れた投資家は通常、読書に時間を割いていますが、読書に時間を費やしていると、他のことにお金がかかりません。成功者の多くは読書を第一に考えています。

第二に、優れた読書家は、ビジネス書や金融書だけでなく、さまざまな分野の資料を読む傾向があります。自分の好奇心に従って、一見異なる分野のアイデアが役立つかどうかを知るのは困難です。

最後に、自分の意見に同意できない思慮深い人を見つけて、その人の意見を注意深く読んでください。これは、前向きで偏見のない思考を維持するのに役立ちます。

研究によると、成功者は多くの本を読んでおり、さらに重要なことに、読書は継続的な教育の主な手段であることがわかっています。なぜなら、投資家は大量の読書情報をインプットする必要があるからです。実用的なアイデア。

結論は、 失敗の理由はさまざまですが、成功する人には多くの似たような特徴があります。

数字に精通している、フリーキャッシュフローを理解している、世界戦略を正確に評価している、期待とファンダメンタルズを効果的に比較している、確率的な観点から考える、自分の視点を効果的に変える、行動のバイアスに注意する、情報と影響力の違いを理解する、ポジション管理をうまく行う、読書と心を開くこと。

これらの優れた資質は、さまざまな優れた投資家に反映されており、私たちが長期的に学び続ける価値もあります。

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Bluesky is a scam

Bluesky advertises itself as an open network, they say people won't lose followers or their identity, they advertise themselves as a protocol ("atproto") and because of that they are tricking a lot of people into using them. These three claims are false.

protocolness

Bluesky is a company. "atproto" is the protocol. Supposedly they are two different things, right? Bluesky just releases software that implements the protocol, but others can also do that, it's open!

And yet, the protocol has an official webpage with a waitlist and a private beta? Why is the protocol advertised as a company product? Because it is. The "protocol" is just a description of whatever the Bluesky app and servers do, it can and does change anytime the Bluesky developers decide they want to change it, and it will keep changing for as long as Bluesky apps and servers control the biggest part of the network.

Oh, so there is the possibility of other players stepping in and then it becomes an actual interoperable open protocol? Yes, but what is the likelihood of that happening? It is very low. No serious competitor is likely to step in and build serious apps using a protocol that is directly controlled by Bluesky. All we will ever see are small "community" apps made by users and small satellite small businesses -- not unlike the people and companies that write plugins, addons and alternative clients for popular third-party centralized platforms.

And last, even if it happens that someone makes an app so good that it displaces the canonical official Bluesky app, then that company may overtake the protocol itself -- not because they're evil, but because there is no way it cannot be like this.

identity

According to their own documentation, the Bluesky people were looking for an identity system that provided global ids, key rotation and human-readable names.

They must have realized that such properties are not possible in an open and decentralized system, but instead of accepting a tradeoff they decided they wanted all their desired features and threw away the "decentralized" part, quite literally and explicitly (although they make sure to hide that piece in the middle of a bunch of code and text that very few will read).

The "DID Placeholder" method they decided to use for their global identities is nothing more than a normal old boring trusted server controlled by Bluesky that keeps track of who is who and can, at all times, decide to ban a person and deprive them from their identity (they dismissively call a "denial of service attack").

They decided to adopt this method as a placeholder until someone else doesn't invent the impossible alternative that would provide all their desired properties in a decentralized manner -- which is nothing more than a very good excuse: "yes, it's not great now, but it will improve!".

openness

Months after launching their product with an aura of decentralization and openness and getting a bunch of people inside that believed, falsely, they were joining an actually open network, Bluesky has decided to publish a part of their idea of how other people will be able to join their open network.

When I first saw their app and how they were very prominently things like follower counts, like counts and other things that are typical of centralized networks and can't be reliable or exact on truly open networks (like Nostr), I asked myself how were they going to do that once they became and open "federated" network as they were expected to be.

Turns out their decentralization plan is to just allow you, as a writer, to host your own posts on "personal data stores", but not really have any control over the distribution of the posts. All posts go through the Bluesky central server, called BGS, and they decide what to do with it. And you, as a reader, doesn't have any control of what you're reading from either, all you can do is connect to the BGS and ask for posts. If the BGS decides to ban, shadow ban, reorder, miscount, hide, deprioritize, trick or maybe even to serve ads, then you are out of luck.

Oh, but anyone can run their own BGS!, they will say. Even in their own blog post announcing the architecture they assert that "it’s a fairly resource-demanding service" and "there may be a few large full-network providers". But I fail to see why even more than one network provider will exist, if Bluesky is already doing that job, and considering the fact there are very little incentives for anyone to switch providers -- because the app does not seem to be at all made to talk to multiple providers, one would have to stop using the reliable, fast and beefy official BGS and start using some half-baked alternative and risk losing access to things.

When asked about the possibility of switching, one of Bluesky overlords said: "it would look something like this: bluesky has gone evil. there's a new alternative called freesky that people are rushing to. I'm switching to freesky".

The quote is very naïve and sounds like something that could be said about Twitter itself: "if Twitter is evil you can just run your own social network". Both are fallacies because they ignore the network-effect and the fact that people will never fully agree that something is "evil". In fact these two are the fundamental reasons why -- for social networks specifically (and not for other things like commerce) -- we need truly open protocols with no owners and no committees.

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Yesterday's edition https://stacker.news/items/602257/r/Undisciplined

We had been doing a good job keeping @k00b off the leaderboards, but for the second day in a row he's taking all of the Top Stacker spots. For posterity's sake, don't let him win a fourth July 10th in a row.

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July 10, 2023 📅

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📝 TOP POST

What’s the Hardest lesson you’ve learned from Bitcoin?

Excerpt

For me, staying humble while stacking sats.

We don’t have it all figured out. 2107 sats \ 22 comments \ @birdeye21 \ ~bitcoin

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💬 TOP COMMENT

https://stacker.news/items/206793/r/Undisciplined?commentId=206809

25.3k sats \ 0 replies \ @Darth

From Meme Monday - Best Bitcoin Meme Gets 25,000 Sats by @sn in ~bitcoin

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🏆 TOP STACKER

2nd place @k00b (1st hiding, presumed @siggy47)

8282 stacked \ 8933 spent \ 2 posts \ 11 comments \ 0 referrals

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🗺️ TOP TERRITORY

~bitcoin

everything bitcoin related

founded by @k00b on Tue May 02 2023

38.7k stacked \ 0 revenue \ 48.6k spent \ 102 posts \ 286 comments

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

July 10, 2022 📅

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📝 TOP POST

🔥 Presenting LNCal.com ⚡️ - Earn Bitcoin with your public calendar! (LNURL enabled)

Link to https://lncal.com/

2221 sats \ 36 comments \ @e \ ~bitcoin

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💬 TOP COMMENT

https://stacker.news/items/43271/r/Undisciplined?commentId=43283

Excerpt

1. Begin learning the protocols quite well. I recommend Chaincode ... If you don't like classes/accountability/mentorship, you can self-teach using their materials: https://chaincode.gitbook.io/seminars/.

939 sats \ 6 replies \ @k00b

From Ask SN: how to contribute to Bitcoin core, or layers 2 and beyond? by @a in ~bitcoin

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🏆 TOP STACKER

1st place @k00b

18.3k stacked \ 6570 spent \ 1 post \ 29 comments \ 0 referrals

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~bitcoin

everything bitcoin related

founded by @k00b on Tue May 02 2023

10.4k stacked \ 0 revenue \ 13.6k spent \ 59 posts \ 181 comments

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July 10, 2021 📅

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📝 TOP POST

[For the lols] Why you should be terrified of owning Bitcoin

Link to https://fortune.com/2021/07/10/bitcoin-why-you-should-be-terrified-of-owning-btc/

4 sats \ 6 comments \ @shawnyeager \ ~bitcoin

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💬 TOP COMMENT

https://stacker.news/items/247/r/Undisciplined?commentId=263

Excerpt

Kind of regretting settling in Austin 😂. South America will soon be the place to be.

21 sats \ 2 replies \ @k00b

From Paraguay set to introduce Bitcoin bill on July 14th by @gmd in ~bitcoin

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🏆 TOP STACKER

1st place @k00b

10 stacked \ 26 spent \ 3 posts \ 7 comments \ 0 referrals

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~bitcoin

everything bitcoin related

founded by @k00b on Tue May 02 2023

32 stacked \ 0 revenue \ 55 spent \ 4 posts \ 13 comments

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/603455

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Jofer

Jofer era um jogador diferente. À primeira vista não, parecia igual, um volante combativo, perseguia os atacantes adversários implacavelmente, um bom jogador. Mas não era essa a característica que diferenciava Jofer. Jofer era, digamos, um chutador.

Começou numa semifinal de um torneio de juniores. O time de Jofer precisava do empate e estava sofrendo uma baita pressão do adversário, mas o jogo estava 1 a 1 e parecia que ia ficar assim mesmo, daquele jeito futebolístico que parece, parece mesmo. Só que aos 46 do segundo tempo tomaram um gol espírita, Ruizinho do outro time saiu correndo pela esquerda e, mesmo sendo canhoto, foi cortando para o meio, os zagueiros meio que achando que já tinha acabado mesmo, devia ter só mais aquele lance, o árbitro tinha dado dois minutos, Ruizinho chutou, marcou e o goleiro, que só pulou depois que já tinha visto que não ia ter jeito, ficou xingando.

A bola saiu do meio e tocaram para Jofer, ninguém nem veio marcá-lo, o outro time já estava comemorando, e com razão, o juiz estava de sacanagem em fazer o jogo continuar, já estava tudo acabado mesmo. Mas não, estava certo, mais um minuto de acréscimo, justo. Em um minuto dá pra fazer um gol. Mas como? Jofer pensou nas partidas da NBA em que com alguns centésimos de segundo faltando o armador jogava de qualquer jeito para a cesta e às vezes acertava. De trás do meio de campo, será? Não vou ter nem força pra fazer chegar no gol. Vou virar piada, melhor tocar pro Fumaça ali do lado e a gente perde sem essa humilhação no final. Mas, poxa, e daí? Vou tentar mesmo assim, qualquer coisa eu falo que foi um lançamento e daqui a uns dias todo mundo esquece. Olhou para o próprio pé, virou ele de ladinho, pra fora e depois pra dentro (bom, se eu pegar daqui, direitinho, quem sabe?), jogou a bola pro lado e bateu. A bola subiu escandalosamente, muito alta mesmo, deve ter subido uns 200 metros. Jofer não tinha como ter a menor noção. Depois foi descendo, o goleirão voltando correndo para debaixo da trave e olhando pra bola, foi chegando e pulando já só pra acompanhar, para ver, dependurado no travessão, a bola sair ainda bem alta, ela bateu na rede lateral interna antes de bater no chão, quicar violentamente e estufar a rede no alto do lado direito de quem olhava.

Mas isso tudo foi sonho do Jofer. Sonhou acordado, numa noite em que demorou pra dormir, deitado na sua cama. Ficou pensando se não seria fácil, se ele treinasse bastante, acertar o gol bem de longe, tipo no sonho, e se não dava pra fazer gol assim. No dia seguinte perguntou a Brunildinho, o treinador de goleiros. Era difícil defender essas bolas, ainda mais se elas subissem muito, o goleiro ficava sem perspectiva, o vento alterava a trajetória a cada instante, tinha efeito, ela cairia rápido, mas claro que não valia à pena treinar isso, a chance de acertar o gol era minúscula. Mas Jofer só ia tentar depois que treinasse bastante e comprovasse o que na sua imaginação parecia uma excelente idéia.

Começou a treinar todos os dias. Primeiro escondido, por vergonha dos colegas, chegava um pouco antes e ficava lá, chutando do círculo central. Ao menor sinal de gente se aproximando, parava e ia catar as bolas. Depois, quando começou a acertar, perdeu a vergonha. O pessoal do clube todo achava engraçado quando via Jofer treinando e depois ouvia a explicação da boca de alguém, ninguém levava muito a sério, mas também não achava de todo ridículo. O pessoal ria, mas no fundo torcia praquilo dar certo, mesmo.

Aconteceu que num jogo que não valia muita coisa, empatezinho feio, aos 40 do segundo tempo, a marcação dos adversários já não estava mais pressionando, todo mundo contente com o empate e com vontade de parar de jogar já, o Henrique, meia-esquerdo, humilde, mas ainda assim um pouco intimidante para Jofer (jogava demais), tocou pra ele. Vai lá, tenta sua loucura aí. Assumiu a responsabilidade do nosso volante introspectivo. Seria mais verossímil se Jofer tivesse errado, primeira vez que tentou, restava muito tempo ainda pra ele ter a chance de ser herói, ninguém acerta de primeira, mas ele acertou. Quase como no sonho, Lucas, o goleiro, não esperava, depois que viu o lance, riu-se, adiantou-se para pegar a bola que ele julgava que quicaria na área, mas ela foi mais pra frente, mais e mais, daí Lucas já estava correndo, só que começou a pensar que ela ia pra fora, e ele ia só se dependurar no travessão e fazer seu papel de estar na bola. Acabou que por conta daquele gol eles terminaram em segundo no grupo daquele torneiozinho, ao invés de terceiro, e não fez diferença nenhuma.

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Chef's notes

Perfect for the summer days

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 5-10min
• 🍳 Cook time: no cooking time
• 🍽️ Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers (about 500 g or 1 lb)
• 500 g plain yogurt (1 lb)
• 2 -3 tablespoons of crushed walnuts (optional)
• 1 bunch fresh dill
• oil
• salt
• water (optional)

Directions

1. Beat the yogurt with a fork until it gets liquid and pour it over the cucumbers.
2. Add the crushed garlic, the walnuts and the minced dill as well as salt and oil to taste.
3. If needed add some water to make the soup as liquid as you like but take care not to make it too "thin".
4. Put into the refrigerator to cool or add ice cubes.
5. Serve cold

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O caso da Grêmio TV

enquanto vinha se conduzindo pela plataforma superior daquela arena que se pensava totalmente preenchida por adeptos da famosa equipe do Grêmio de Porto Alegre, viu-se, como por obra de algum nigromante - dos muitos que existem e estão a todo momento a fazer más obras e a colocar-se no caminhos dos que procuram, se não fazer o bem acima de todas as coisas, a pelo menos não fazer o mal no curso da realização dos seus interesses -, o discretíssimo jornalista a ser xingado e moído em palavras por uma horda de malandrinos a cinco ou seis passos dele surgida que cantavam e moviam seus braços em movimentos que não se pode classificar senão como bárbaros, e assim cantavam:

Grêmio TV pior que o SBT !

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Replacing the web with something saner

This is a simplification, but let's say that basically there are just 3 kinds of websites:

1. Websites with content: text, images, videos;
2. Websites that run full apps that do a ton of interactive stuff;
3. Websites with some interactive content that uses JavaScript, or "mini-apps";

In a saner world we would have 3 different ways of serving and using these. 1 would be "the web" (and it was for a while, although I'm not claiming here that the past is always better and wanting to get back to the glorious old days).

1 would stay as "the web", just static sites, styled with CSS, no JavaScript whatsoever, but designers can still thrive and make they look pretty. Or it could also be something like Gemini. Maybe the two protocols could coexist.

2 would be downloadable native apps, much easier to write and maintain for developers (considering that multi-platform and cross-compilation is easy today and getting easier), faster, more polished experience for users, more powerful, integrates better with the computer.

(Remember that since no one would be striving to make the same app run both on browsers and natively no one would have any need for Electron or other inefficient bloated solutions, just pure native UI, like the Telegram app, have you seen that? It's fast.)

But 2 is mostly for apps that people use every day, something like Google Docs, email (although email is also broken technology), Netflix, Twitter, Trello and so on, and all those hundreds of niche SaaS that people pay monthly fees to use, each tailored to a different industry (although most of functions they all implement are the same everywhere). What do we do with dynamic open websites like StackOverflow, for example, where one needs to not only read, but also search and interact in multiple ways? What about that website that asks you a bunch of questions and then discovers the name of the person you're thinking about? What about that mini-app that calculates the hash of your provided content or shrinks your video, or that one that hosts your image without asking any questions?

All these and tons of others would fall into category 3, that of instantly loaded apps that you don't have to install, and yet they run in a sandbox.

The key for making category 3 worth investing time into is coming up with some solid grounds, simple enough that anyone can implement in multiple different ways, but not giving the app too much choices.

Telegram or Discord bots are super powerful platforms that can accomodate most kinds of app in them. They can't beat a native app specifically made with one purpose, but they allow anyone to provide instantly usable apps with very low overhead, and since the experience is so simple, intuitive and fast, users tend to like it and sometimes even pay for their services. There could exist a protocol that brings apps like that to the open world of (I won't say "web") domains and the websockets protocol -- with multiple different clients, each making their own decisions on how to display the content sent by the servers that are powering these apps.

Another idea is that of Alan Kay: to design a nice little OS/virtual machine that can load these apps and run them. Kinda like browsers are today, but providing a more well-thought, native-like experience and framework, but still sandboxed. And I add: abstracting away details about design, content disposition and so on.

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These 3 kinds of programs could coexist peacefully. 2 are just standalone programs, they can do anything and each will be its own thing. 1 and 3, however, are still similar to browsers of today in the sense that you need clients to interact with servers and show to the user what they are asking. But by simplifying everything and separating the scopes properly these clients would be easy to write, efficient, small, the environment would be open and the internet would be saved.

See also

• On the state of programs and browsers

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IPFS problems: General confusion

Most IPFS open-source projects, libraries and apps (excluding Ethereum stuff) are things that rely heavily on dynamic data and temporary links. The most common projects you'll see when following the IPFS communities are chat rooms and similar things. I've seen dozens of these chat-rooms. There's also a famous IPFS-powered database. How can you do these things with content-addressing is a mistery. Of course they probably rely on IPNS or other external address system.

There's also a bunch of "file-sharing" on IPFS. The kind of thing people use for temporary making a file available for a third-party. There's image sharing on IPFS, pastebins on IPFS and so on. People don't seem to share the preoccupation with broken links here.

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Scala is such a great language

Scala is amazing. The type system has the perfect balance between flexibility and powerfulness. match statements are great. You can write imperative code that looks very nice and expressive (and I haven't tried writing purely functional things yet). Everything is easy to write and cheap and neovim integration works great.

But Java is not great. And the fact that Scala is a JVM language doesn't help because over the years people have written stuff that depends on Java libraries -- and these Java libraries are not as safe as the Scala libraries, they contain reflection, slowness, runtime errors, all kinds of horrors.

Scala is also very tightly associated with Akka, the actor framework, and Akka is a giant collection of anti-patterns. Untyped stuff, reflection, dependency on JVM, basically a lot of javisms. I just arrived and I don't know anything about the Scala history or ecosystem or community, but I have the impression that Akka has prevent more adoption of Scala from decent people that aren't Java programmers.

But luckily there is a solution -- or two solutions: ScalaJS is a great thing that exists. It transpiles Scala code into JavaScript and it runs on NodeJS or in a browser!

Scala Native is a much better deal, though, it compiles to LLVM and then to binary code and you can have single binaries that run directly without a JVM -- not that the single JARs are that bad though, they are great and everybody has Java so I'll take that anytime over C libraries or NPM-distributed software, but direct executables even better. Scala Native just needs a little more love and some libraries and it will be the greatest thing in a couple of years.

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Que vença o melhor

Nos esportes e jogos em geral, existe uma constante preocupação em balancear os incentivos e atributos do jogo, as regras do esporte em si e as regras das competições para que o melhor vença, ou, em outras palavras, para que sejam minimizados os outros fatores exceto a habilidade mais pura quanto possível no jogo em questão.

O mundo fora dos jogos, porém, nem sempre pode ter suas regras mudadas por um ente que as controla e está imbuído da vontade e dos meios para escolher as melhores regras possíveis para a obtenção dos resultados acima. Aliás, é muitas vezes essa possibilidade é até impensável. Mesmo quando ela é pensável e levada em conta os fatores que operam no mundo real não são facilmente identificáveis, eles são muitos, e mudam o tempo todo.

Mais do que isso, ao contrário de um jogo em que o objetivo é praticamente o mesmo para todo mundo, os objetivos de cada agente no mundo real são diferentes e incontáveis, e as "competições" que cada um está disputando são diferentes e muitas, cada minúsculo ato de suas vidas compreendendo várias delas simultaneamente.

Da mesma forma, é impossível conceber até mesmo o conceito de "melhor" para que se deseje que ele vença.

Mesmo assim é comum encontrarmos em várias situações gente que parte do princípio de que se Fulano está num certo lugar (por exemplo, um emprego muito bom) e Beltrano não isso se deve ao fato de Fulano ter sido melhor que Beltrano.

Está aí uma crítica à idéia da meritocracia (eu tinha me esquecido que essa palavra existia).

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Introduction

In software development, local-first applications have emerged as a compelling solution that emphasizes total data ownership and offline-first capabilities. These applications run directly on the user’s device, providing enhanced performance and privacy. However, this approach also introduces significant challenges, particularly in versioning, forward compatibility, backward compatibility, and schema evolution. This article delves into these challenges and explores how developers can navigate them.

The Problem with Versioning

Versioning is a critical aspect of software development, ensuring that different software versions can coexist and function correctly. In microservices, developers often grapple with maintaining and deprecating old versions while introducing new ones. However, versioning in local-first applications and SDKs (Software Development Kits) presents even more complexity. Unlike microservices, where the service provider can control who uses the service, SDKs are distributed and integrated into various applications, making it difficult to enforce upgrades or track usage.

Forward Compatibility and Backward Compatibility

• Writer v1: Produces data using schema version 1.
• Writer v2: Produces data using schema version 2.
• Reader v1 (Backward): Reads data from older versions (schema version 1).
• Reader v2 (Forward): Reads data from newer versions (schema version 2).
• Reader (Full): Reads data from both older and newer versions, ensuring full compatibility with all schema versions.

Forward Compatibility

Forward compatibility refers to a system's ability to accept input intended for a future version of itself. This means that the current software version should be able to handle data or requests from newer versions. Achieving forward compatibility is challenging because it requires anticipating future changes and ensuring the current system can process them without errors.

Forward compatibility is important because:

• For the case of input parameters: you can upgrade clients without having to upgrade servers
• For return types: you can upgrade servers without having to upgrade clients
• For databases: you can run your schema migrations before deploying the new code to read it

For JSON here is an incomplete list of forward-compatible changes:

• Adding a new required field. Older readers will simply ignore it.
• Narrowing a numerical type (e.g. float to int). Older readers will assume ints, which are a subset of floats.
• Removing a value from an enum string. Older readers can handle the full breadth of enums.
• Adding a value to an enum string if and only if the reader has implemented a proper “else” case. (See note on enums)

Backward Compatibility

Backward compatibility ensures that newer software versions can still operate with data or requests from older versions. This is more commonly discussed and implemented, as it allows users to upgrade their software without losing functionality or data compatibility.

Backward compatibility is important because:

• For the case of input parameters: you can upgrade servers without having to upgrade clients
• For return types: you can upgrade clients without having to upgrade servers
• For databases: you don’t encounter any data loss (without backward compatibility you wouldn’t be able to read any data written by an older version)

For JSON here is an incomplete list of backward-compatible changes:

• Adding a field with a default value. Older writers will be unaware of that field so the default value will be used instead.
• Adding an optional field. Older writers will be unaware of that field so null will be used instead.
• Widening a numerical type (e.g. int to float). Older writers will always use ints, which are a subset of floats.
• Adding a value to an enum string. Older writers will just use one of the existing enum strings.
• Removing a field. Newer readers will ignore whatever was previously written in this field. (Note: this is not true of many binary serialization formats!)

Full Compatibility

Full compatibility, which encompasses forward and backward compatibility, is an ideal but often unattainable goal. The complexity arises from the need to seamlessly support old and new features. Changes in data structures, functionalities, and protocols must be carefully managed to avoid breaking the system.

For JSON here is an incomplete list of fully compatible changes (some are repeated from above):

• Adding a field with a default value
• Adding an optional field
• Adding a value to an enum string if and only if the reader has implemented a proper “else” case. (See note on enums)

Schema Evolution

Schema evolution is the process of modifying the schema (structure) of the data over time. This is crucial for maintaining compatibility as software evolves. Avro and Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) are two common formats that support schema evolution.

Strategies for Schema Evolution

1. Versioned Schemas: Maintain multiple versions of the schema and ensure that both the writer and reader can handle the appropriate version.
2. Flexible Data Formats: Use data formats that support optional fields and default values, allowing for gradual changes without breaking compatibility.
3. Gradual Protocol Updates: Implement protocols that can gradually evolve, similar to how languages evolve with new words but retain core comprehensibility.

Conclusion

Local-first applications offer significant benefits in terms of data ownership and performance. However, they also introduce unique challenges in versioning, compatibility, and schema evolution. Developers must adopt strategies to ensure forward and backward compatibility, leveraging tools and practices that support schema evolution. By doing so, they can create robust local-first applications that remain functional and relevant as they evolve.

Additional Resources

For those interested in diving deeper into these topics, consider exploring the following resources:
- Avro: A data serialization system that provides rich data structures and a compact, fast binary data format.

Protocol Buffers (Protobuf): A language-neutral, platform-neutral extensible mechanism for serializing structured data.

- JSON Schema: A vocabulary that allows you to annotate and validate JSON documents.

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Table Of Content

• Content

• Conclusion

• FAQ

• You May Also Like

• External Links

Introduction

Bitcoin, the world's first and largest cryptocurrency, has been making headlines in recent years due to its fast growth and popularity. It's widely considered a new and innovative form of money that's decentralized, meaning it's not controlled by any government or financial institution. One of the biggest advantages of Bitcoin is that it's seen as a hedge against inflation, making it an attractive investment option for those looking to protect their wealth during times of high inflation.

What is Inflation and Why is it Important?

Inflation is a rise in prices over time and is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It's a normal economic phenomenon that occurs when the money supply increases, making each unit of currency worth less. Inflation affects everyone, as it reduces the purchasing power of money, making it harder to buy the things we need. High inflation can lead to economic instability, as people start to lose confidence in the currency.

How Traditional Investment Options Fail to Protect Against Inflation

Traditionally, people have invested in stocks, bonds, real estate, and other assets to protect their wealth during times of high inflation. However, these investment options can be affected by inflation, as they're often tied to the value of the local currency. This means that if the currency loses value, the investment will also lose value.

How Bitcoin Protects Against Inflation

Bitcoin is unique in that it operates on a decentralized network and is not tied to any government or financial institution. This means that its value is not subject to inflation in the same way that traditional investments are. In addition, the supply of Bitcoin is limited, with only 21 million coins ever to be created. This scarcity, combined with increasing demand, helps to ensure that the value of Bitcoin is protected against inflation.

Why Bitcoin is a Good Hedge Against Inflation

In times of high inflation, people often flock to safe-haven assets, such as gold, to protect their wealth. However, Bitcoin offers several advantages over traditional safe-haven assets, including its accessibility, versatility, and security. It's easier to buy, store, and transfer than traditional investments, making it an attractive option for those looking to protect their wealth during times of high inflation.

Conclusion

Bitcoin is a new and innovative form of money that offers several advantages over traditional investment options, especially during times of high inflation. Its decentralized nature, limited supply, and increasing demand make it a good hedge against inflation, helping to protect people's wealth and purchasing power. Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting out, it's worth considering Bitcoin as part of your investment portfolio.

FAQ

Why is Bitcoin seen as a hedge against inflation? Bitcoin operates on a decentralized network and has a limited supply, which helps to protect its value against inflation. Unlike traditional investments, its value is not tied to the local currency, meaning it's less likely to be affected by inflation.

How do I buy Bitcoin? You can buy Bitcoin through a cryptocurrency exchange, such as Coinbase or Binance. To get started, you'll need to create an account and verify your identity, then deposit funds into your account using a bank transfer or credit card. Once your account is funded, you can buy Bitcoin using your local currency.

Is it safe to invest in Bitcoin? As with any investment, there are risks involved when investing in Bitcoin. However, many investors consider Bitcoin to be a safe haven asset due to its decentralized nature and limited supply. To ensure the safety of your investments, it's important to store your Bitcoin in a secure wallet and to keep your private keys safe

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The Gang Met A Witch

This is from the 10th session of my #DnD game, we play around every other week, sometimes with longer breaks. The party (Wizard, Druid, Forge Cleric/Artificer) just reached 4th level and has a Stronghold (the Manor at the Old Orchard Hill).

The party has been chasing rumors over the game, and decided to investigate the caustic black ooze local hunter Lars Bailey has seen on a few animals in the southern edges of the Duskwood. They consulted with the medicine woman in the town (Anton's Mill) and got general directions and advice, including a warning about the Witch of the Ashfens: Mother Leondra.

Mother Leondra is known to the villagers, but doesn't make herself a nuisance, typically only concerned with her domain in the marshland south of the mill town. The party decided to seek her advice.

They made their way into the Ashfens, and were met by two crows, their eyes sewn shut with red thread. Winora the druid spoke to them (queue the goofy voices) and asked if they knew Mother Leondra, of course they do. That's their mother.

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After some convincing (and bribery) the party successfully persuaded the crows to guide them to the witch's home. On the way they ran into a Catoblepas afflicted with black ooze. They fought the monster, realizing that if it takes damage the ooze scatters dealing acid damage. After they defeated the monster, Destin the Artificer collected the tusks, tail and eyes.

They established camp, and watches. Wizard Armond got distracted by Will-o-the-Wisps during his, wandered out into the swamp and abandoned. He ended up spending the night sleeping rough, the party went without a watch the rest of the night.

The next day the party regrouped and made it to the witch's hut. A sign in giant (the lingua franca of my world) reads "No Soliciting" and in the clearing beyond a hut stood on a giant bird leg, moving slowly like sleeping breath. Armond knockef on the door, a voice inside asked if he'd read the sign, once he promised he wasn't here to sell something the door opened to reveal a middle aged woman working on some knitting in the far side of the hut. They talked for a while, the party joined them, Leondra made some veiled comments implying that she was going to eat them. Leondra snapped her fingers and the cookware began preparing lunch.

While waiting, several crochet poppets came and inspected the party, one observed Destin, then came back with tin armor, he gave it a bell which it wore as a helm. Another surveyed Winora and found a mop of yarn dreadlocks to wear, Winora gave it a feather from her hair to wear. A candle lit itself in blue flame and a third doll, red-haired, chased it. As it got close to the candle it extinguished and another lit. The doll chased the "Will-o-the-Wisp" for a minute or so until Around gave it a playing card (thematically his spells draw inspiration from card tricks). It parachuted down from the shelf with the card.

The party has lunch with Mother Leondra, she gives more specific directions to the well of black slime. She thinks it's leaking from the Lake of Midnight Oil in the Feywild (the barriers between the mundane world and Feywild have been blurring in the region, it's one of the larger themes of the campaign so far). She said to look for a fairy ring around the source of the ooze, perhaps breaking it would help. She told them iron, salt and fire can be useful for pushing back fey magic. Lastly she cautioned them to be careful of "Old Jed" a "Scion of Death" and unfortunately unneighborly resident of that region of the Ashfens.

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The party headed out again with bellies full, guided by one of the crow-familiars of Leondra. As they go, they run into a pair of Ettercaps. This was supposed to be a random encounter to give Winora a monstrosity to transform into (being a druid with a Stronghold has its perks). The flight went pretty south pretty fast, and before long, Armond was dead. After they dispatched the Ettercaps, the crow stood on Armond's chest, it's mouth opened and Leondra's voice emitted from it's mouth. "What is he worth to you?" After some discussion, Destin decided to give up his dreams to bring back his friend (Destin has seen many PCs die, mostly due to low levels and poor rolls). A red thread ties itself around his finger and then turns invisible, sealing the deal. The crow began to hack and cough, eventually it vomited up the poppet Armond gave the card. The doll doubled, then tripled in size, rapidly changing and taking on more of Armond's features, if still in knit form.

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That, my friends, is how my party's wizard became a puppet.

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Hi frens, I'm back.

I've been hustling between the real world and the crypto world, and last week was extremely busy in real life. But starting this week, I've decided to focus more on building. You might not know me well, but besides being a contributor to YakiHonne and a tech reporter in real life, I also run a podcast, @bitfm2024, with my partner Jean on Twitter.

Since we do a lot of Spaces related to the Bitcoin ecosystem, I feel this is the right place to share our thoughts with you all.

Alright, let's dive into today's topic.

The market has been super bearish lately, especially with Bitcoin going below $60k. I've been feeling bearish too.

But after chatting with Aki Balogh, the Co-founder and CEO of DLC.Link, this morning in @bitfm2024's Twitter Space, I’m getting way more positive. He painted a vibrant picture of DeFi potentially thriving within the BTC ecosystem. For context, DLC.Link is a platform leveraging Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) to bring DeFi capabilities to BTC.

Guess the folks on YakiHonne may be interested as well because the DLCs technology was created by Tadge Dryja, who is also a co-author of the Lightning Network whitepaper along with Joseph Poon.

While many bitcoiners don't like the DeFi idea, DLC.Link aims to be the safest way for people who want to make yields by staking or lending their own Bitcoin.

Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:

1. Traders need BTC for staking and lending, which BTC natively doesn't support.

2. Wrapped BTC (WBTC) can solve the DeFi problem but is centralized. Custodians, the third-party, hold the BTC backing WBTC, which poses risks if compromised, and they are centralized.

3. To prioritize security, DLC.Link utilizes DLCs to create dlcBTC, a self-wrapped and self-custodied BTC, enabling DeFi without compromising Bitcoin's safety.

4. What is DLCs? Pioneered by Tadge Dryja, co-author of the Lightning Network whitepaper, DLCs enable complex financial contracts on Bitcoin while preserving privacy and security.

5. How dlcBTC Works (EVM Example): • Send a BTC bridging request to an EVM chain. • DLC.Link attestors accept and validate the request. • Once confirmed, dlcBTC tokens are minted for use on the EVM chain. • To redeem BTC, attestors monitor the burning of dlcBTC tokens. • They unlock the BTC collateral and broadcast the Bitcoin transaction. • After confirmation, the process is finalized.

6. Who are attestors? They are independent nodes run by third-party operators form the Bitcoin Attestation Layer for DLC.Link, verifying payout outcomes in a decentralized manner. Misbehaving attestors can be penalized.

7. Future plan for DLC.Link. The team aims to bring dlcBTC to more mainstream chains like Solana, Polygon, Polkadot, and Base for staking and lending.

Aki mentioned there are several competitors using DLC technology to create DeFi for BTC and he's happy to see this technology being adopted by more players. Together, they will make the DeFi ecosystem vibrant on BTC.

As a former tech reporter, I have a deep appreciation for projects with strong technical foundations led by knowledgeable individuals. Aki himself is a skilled programmer and successful serial entrepreneur. He founded MarketMuse, an AI-driven marketing firm, in 2013 and raised $10 million before it was acquired. After that, he ventured into the crypto world because of his love for Bitcoin and the increasing demand for DeFi on Bitcoin, which led to the creation of DLC.Link.

The BTC ecosystem is still in its super super early stages. Regardless of price fluctuations, there are many builders dedicated to its development. I will keep a close watch and share updates with you all. 🚀Stay tuned!

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Token-Curated Registries

So you want to build a TCR?

TCRs (Token Curated Registries) are a construct for maintaining registries on Ethereum. Imagine you have lots of scissor brands and you want a list with only the good scissors. You want to make sure only the good scissors make into that list and not the bad scissors. For that, people will tell you, you can just create a TCR of the best scissors!

It works like this: some people have the token, let's call it Scissor Token. Some other person, let's say it's a scissor manufacturer, wants to put his scissor on the list, this guy must acquire some Scissor Tokens and "stake" it. Holders of the Scissor Tokens are allowed to vote on "yes" or "no". If "no", the manufactures loses his tokens to the holders, if "yes" then its tokens are kept in deposit, but his scissor brand gets accepted into the registry.

Such a simple process, they say, have strong incentives for being the best possible way of curating a registry of scissors: consumers have the incentive to consult the list because of its high quality; manufacturers have the incentive to buy tokens and apply to join the list because the list is so well-curated and consumers always consult it; token holders want the registry to accept good and reject bad scissors because that good decisions will make the list good for consumers and thus their tokens more valuable, bad decisions will do the contrary. It doesn't make sense, to reject everybody just to grab their tokens, because that would create an incentive against people trying to enter the list.

Amazing! How come such a simple system of voting has such enourmous features? Now we can have lists of everything so well-curated, and for that we just need Ethereum tokens!

Now let's imagine a different proposal, of my own creation: SPCR, Single-person curated registries.

Single-person Curated Registries are equal to TCR, except they don't use Ethereum tokens, it's just a list in a text file kept by a single person. People can apply to join, and they will have to give the single person some amount of money, the single person can reject or accept the proposal and so on.

Now let's look at the incentives of SPCR: people will want to consult the registry because it is so well curated; vendors will want to enter the registry because people are consulting it; the single person will want to accept the good and reject the bad applicants because these good decisions are what will make the list valuable.

Amazing! How such a single proposal has such enourmous features! SPCR are going to take over the internet!

What TCR enthusiasts get wrong?

TCR people think they can just list a set of incentives for something to work and assume that something will work. Mix that with Ethereum hype and they think theyve found something unique and revolutionary, while in fact they're just making a poor implementation of "democracy" systems that fail almost everywhere.

The life is not about listing a set of "incentives" and then considering the problems solved. Almost everybody on the Earth has the incentive for being rich: being rich has a lot of advantages over being poor, however not all people get rich! Why are the incentives failing?

Curating lists is a hard problem, it involves a lot of knowledge about the problem that just holding a token won't give you, it involves personal preferences, politics, it involves knowing where is the real limit between "good" and "bad". The Single Person list may have a good result if the single person doing the curation is knowledgeable and honest (yes, you can game the system to accept your uncle's scissors and not their competitor that is much better, for example, without losing the entire list reputation), same thing for TCRs, but it can also fail miserably, and it can appear to be good but be in fact not so good. In all cases, the list entries will reflect the preferences of people choosing and other things that aren't taken into the incentives equation of TCR enthusiasts.

We don't need lists

The most important point to be made, although unrelated to the incentive story, is that we don't need lists. Imagine you're looking for a scissor. You don't want someone to tell if scissor A or B are "good" or "bad", or if A is "better" than B. You want to know if, for your specific situation, or for a class of situations, A will serve well, and do that considering A's price and if A is being sold near you and all that.

Scissors are the worst example ever to make this point, but I hope you get it. If you don't, try imagining the same example with schools, doctors, plumbers, food, whatever.

Recommendation systems are badly needed in our world, and TCRs don't solve these at all.

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Imagine a cosmic slingshot that flings your spacecraft towards distant planets with minimal effort. That's the essence of a Gate Orbits, strategically chosen circular orbits around celestial bodies, that significantly reduces the fuel required for interplanetary travel.

Benefits of Gate Orbits

• Reduced Delta-V:

Heavier Payloads: Lower fuel needs translate to more space for scientific instruments, supplies, or even crew members on future missions. Smaller Launch Vehicles: Lighter payloads equate to less powerful & potentially reusable, launch vehicles.

• Cost Efficiency:

Lower fuel requirements & increased payload capacity can lead to substantial cost savings. Smaller, less expensive launch vehicles can be used & the reduced need for frequent resupply missions can lower operational costs.

Envisioning Gate Orbits in Action:

"Interplanetary mission design has seen significant advancements beyond traditional Hohmann transfer orbits"...

Well, consider a trip from Earth to Mars. A traditional Hohmann transfer orbit might require a 'Δv' of 2.94 km/s. By launching from an Earth Gate Orbit, the spacecraft could achieve escape velocity with a 'Δv' of only 2.08 km/s! This translates to a potential 62% increase in payload capacity or a significant reduction in launch vehicle size & cost.

N.B. Mars Gate Orbit can be calculated at ((2x398’600/2.943^2=) 92’042 km radius. When in circular orbit at this distance from Earth, a vehicle will require an additional velocity of (√(2.943^2/2)=) 2.08 km/s to inject into a Hohmann transfer to Mars.

Power of Gate Orbits: Using Math to Understand Efficiency Gains

The concept of Gate Orbits becomes even more impactful when we delve into the mathematics of rocket propulsion. That's how Delta-V (Δv) equation sheds light on the efficiency benefits of Gate Orbits:

• Tsiolkovsky Rocket Equation

Tsiolkovsky Rocket Equation relates the maximum change in velocity (Δv) of a spacecraft to its initial mass (𝑚0), final mass (𝑚𝑓) & the effective exhaust velocity (𝑣𝑒). It essentially tells us how much a rocket can accelerate based on its fuel & engine efficiency: Δ𝑣 = 𝑣𝑒 ln 𝑚0/𝑚𝑓

• The Exponential Challenge

The equation reveals a critical truth!!! Why??? Simply, the required initial mass (𝑚0) grows exponentially with the desired 'Δv'. Which means, small increases in the desired final velocity translate to a significant increase in the amount of propellant needed. That's why traditional interplanetary missions require such massive rockets, as they need to carry enough fuel to achieve the necessary 'Δv' for escape velocity.. And this is where Gate Orbits come in!

Challenges & Future of Gate Orbits

Traveling to other planets demands immense speeds to escape a planet's gravitational pull & set a trajectory towards the destination. This speed change, known as delta-v (Δv), is a crucial factor in spacecraft design. The higher the Δv required, the more fuel a spacecraft must carry, leading to heavier & more expensive missions... While theoretically sound, Gate Orbits present challenges:

• Precise Orbital Insertion: Reaching & maintaining the specific Gate Orbit requires precise maneuvers. Advanced navigation & guidance systems are crucial.

• Infrastructure Development: Establishing infrastructure, like refueling stations or temporary staging areas, at these specific locations might be necessary for certain missions.

Looking Forward....

• Relationship to Ion Rockets & Delta-V

Ion rockets, with their incredibly high specific impulse (Isp), offer another avenue for fuel-efficient space travel. However, their low thrust makes them unsuitable for lifting off from planets. Gate Orbits can be particularly beneficial for missions utilizing ion drives. By providing a gravitational boost at the outset, Gate Orbits allow ion-powered spacecraft to capitalize on their high Isp for efficient interplanetary travel. (Recent innovations in interplanetary mission design, such as non-Hohmann transfers utilizing low-thrust propulsion, ballistic trajectories & resonant orbits, provide more efficient & flexible mission profiles.)

• Lunar Missions with Gate Orbit Concept

Near Rectilinear Halo Orbits (NRHO): Proposed for the Lunar Gateway, these orbits provide a stable platform for sustained lunar operations. NRHOs offer continuous line-of-sight communication with Earth & reduced fuel requirements for station-keeping. Support both lunar surface missions & deeper space exploration. The Lunar Gateway will serve as a staging point for missions to the Moon's surface, particularly the South Pole, & as a testing ground for technologies needed for Mars missions.

How ? The Lunar Gateway as a 'gate orbit' facilitates lunar landings & acts as a hub for assembling spacecraft bound for Mars or other destinations. It enables modular mission design, where components are launched separately & assembled in orbit.

Mission Sequence

To better understand the practical application of Gate Orbits, consider the following mission sequence:

1- Launch: The spacecraft is launched from Earth into a low Earth orbit (LEO).

2- Gate Orbit Insertion: The spacecraft performs a maneuver to enter the specific Gate Orbit around Earth.

3- Slingshot Maneuver: Using the gravitational influence of Earth, the spacecraft receives a velocity boost, reducing the Δv required from its own engines.

4- Interplanetary Cruise: The spacecraft continues its journey to its interplanetary destination, such as Mars, with significantly reduced fuel consumption.

With the increasing focus on space exploration & the potential for future human habitation on other planets, efficient interplanetary travel methods become even more critical.. Gate Orbits offer a transformative approach to space travel, reducing fuel requirements & expanding mission capabilities. By leveraging the gravitational forces of celestial bodies, they provide an efficient pathway for deep space exploration.

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People who enjoy hot weather have a more reptilian brain and are generally stupider. Rain and cloudy weather is the best weather. This isn't a matter of opinion, it's factual and logical.

The default response you're supposed to have when it's blisteringly sunny out is, "It's so nice outside." People don't have many preferences and take on whatever the default is given to you by society. Since reptilians run our society, and reptilians are cold-blooded, they much prefer the hot weather. This is why in the media we continually hear that very hot weather is nice weather. Reptilians also hate life and feed off of a death cycle. When you have heat so hot it starts to kill life. There's less chance of rain, which means plants and food can't trive, and the heat is so hot it kills the plants by drying them out.

Rain is the source of life. When it rains continually for a period of time, plants thrive. I ALWAYS feel a million times better when it's cloudy out and raining. For some reason I feel more conscious when it's raining. Rain represents life and safety. You have a water source, your food will thrive, plants continue to live, there is no threat of fire. Continual sun, especially very hot sun ruins all of this. This is a pre-curated opinion given to people because reptilians run the show and control the media/politics/education. Any logical person would realize that heat and hot temperatures are inferior.

A dumb retard might say, "But the sun is so nice because that means you can do things." This makes no sense to me. I assume by "do things" they mean go outside for a walk, or perhaps eat at a restraunt outside? I go on walks all the time in the rain, I love it. I love to sit in the rain, lay in the rain. Rain doesn't stop you from enjoying the outdoors, it actually makes it more enjoyable because you can actually withstand the temperature and the scenery is a million times more beautiful with rain providing life. With """good weather""" in the summer, you can't go outside barefoot without burning your feet. How is that "nice"? There are also always fires in the summer because it's insanely easy for fires to start. When it's blisteringly hot out, you really can't do much outside, which is why it makes no logical sense as to why people say it's "so nice out". You can't do anything when it's 105 degrees out. This is why kids have to play with some form of water in the summer in order to even withstand the heat (such as water guns, super soakers, pools, sprinklers, etc.) If you are to spend a prolonged time in the heat, your skin can burn, your feet will burn, you may come across rattlesnakes, fires may occur, the list goes on and on. Then when you go inside, you crave the cool air and a cool drink. It's really strange mentality, rain and everything that comes along with rain is much more natural. It represents life, temperatures are not as drastic and generally maintain at a livable comfortable range, and I believe it must provide some sort of conscious benefit since I always feel much better when it rains. It's not to say it should rain every single day for months on end. Balance is key. Ideally it should rain 75% of the time, and moderate sun 25% of the time.

I usually find that I get along better with people who also prefer the rain. Something about it usually signals that they're a thinking person compared to pre-programmed non-thinking humans. It's bizarre that the media equates rain to sadness and depression. It's inversion, as the reptilians do with everything because it's a major part of the occult.

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Precautionary Principle

The precautionary principle that people, including Nassim Nicholas Taleb, love and treat as some form of wisdom, is actually just a justification for arbitrary acts.

In a given situation for which there's no sufficient knowledge, either A or B can be seen as risky or precautionary measures, there's no way to know except if you have sufficient knowledge.

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Someone could reply saying, for example, that the known risk of A is tolerable to the unknown, probably magnitudes bigger, risk of B. Unless you know better or at least have a logical explanation for the risks of B (a thing "scientists" don't have because they notoriously dislike making logical claims), in which case you do know something and is not invoking the precautionary principle anymore, just relying on your logical reasoning – and that can be discussed and questioned by others, undermining your intended usage of the label "precautionary principle" as a magic cover for your actions.

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Woke up at the crack of dawn today in my dorm, just past 5 am, to a flurry of activity. The two guests who checked in yesterday were already checking out, including the Chinese woman who'd been here for almost two weeks. With the room suddenly quiet, I grabbed my phone to check my account – hoping to see the tokens I'd transferred the previous day. But to my surprise, they were nowhere to be found.

This unexpected early check-out (most hostels allow check-in after 2 pm) left me with a private room for a brief moment, a small perk amidst the confusion. But back to the real issue – my missing Blurt tokens.

Yesterday, I wrote a Hive Engine tutorial on transferring Blurt to your Blurt account. However, when I tried it myself, my 705 Blurt vanished into thin air. Completely baffled, I spent my morning researching after breakfast. While I knew transfers take time, I didn't expect it to take all night, let alone be missing by 10 am.

As a result, the Hive Engine tutorial will have to wait. I need to get to the bottom of this missing transfer before finalizing it. With no set plans for today and a foot still causing trouble, my biggest hope is for a speedy recovery on both fronts – my foot and the missing Blurt!

After hitting publish on this post, I'll be diving back in to figure out how to spend this unplanned day. Here's to hoping for a swift resolution and a chance to explore soon (on a pain-free foot, of course)!

(Image: Screenshot of Hive Engine transfer)

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I'm reposting this in order to fix the images and get it correctly onto my npub.pro site

What is this ? My Futurebit Apollo Miner in action

Futurebit is a company that manufactures home miners for retail users (see futurebit.io) - you can check out details on their website. These are targeted at individuals that want to participate in mining with an easy to use, quiet miner that does not use a ton of electricity.

The idea here is to try and stay true to the original bitcoin concept of a computer which runs the bitcoin software and mines bitcoin, all in one. While mining has obviously evolved into a commercial industry and the mining process has long been separated from running a bitcoin node, I think there are still some valid reasons to want to participate in the mining process and attempt to keep this original ethos alive:

1. You learn a lot about bitcoin from mining. Reading about the process is one thing, but actually getting a machine running, pointing it towards the pool of your choice, and seeing the bitcoin process from this perspective is something I've found very enjoyable (mining is probably my favorite part of bitcoin, if I had to choose one). It can also be a gateway drug to more advanced mining, so...heavy care.
2. It is marginally valuable to the network. Sure, one person running a futurebit miner is nothing compared to the hashrate of MARA. But, if you have tens of thousands of plebs all running their own miners from home, pointing their hashpower to the pool of their choice, it does provide a legitimate decentralizing anchor to large mining actors. Every pleb should be participating in mining, in my opinion, and the Futurebit Apollo miner offers a casual and unobtrusive avenue to do just that.

Now, the Futurebit Apollo Miner you most commonly see is the 'Full Package.' The Full Package is an Orange Pi computer running on a custom linux distribution. You basically boot it up, and it starts running bitcoin core and mining in a few clicks. That is very cool, and I did own one. However, I will say that the Full Package is, unfortunately, not a great product. I won't go into too much detail, but its a very poor quality computer, the security upkeep of the custom linux distribution is lacking, and I found connecting to the node to use with wallets to be very difficult. The mining was also consistently inturrupted due to the pi freezing up. You are better off going with a different option for running a bitcoin node.

This is simply to say, I dislike the Full Package Futurebit Apollo Unit. With that said, I very much like the 'Standard Unit'. The Standard Unit is simply a mining hashboard without the computer OS that comes with the Full Package. I've been running two Standard Units in my house for 18 months now and they just quietly hum along in my house, I barely notice them and they rarely need to be restarted (honestly I can't think of more than 3 times that I needed to troubleshoot and even then it was typically restarting the miner). They are a great way to make your personal contribution to the security of the bitcoin network.

(Please Note: These things are pretty pricey brand new, so don't even think about buying one as being a profitable choice. You can sometimes find decent deals for them used, but buyer beware I can't speak to that experience. This is about hands-on learning about bitcoin mining and participating in the security of the network with a machine that won't drive your family crazy and that I believe is well-built enough to last you a long time. Heck, you could even set one up at your office and I doubt anyone would notice and mine with free electricity.)

So, that's some background. Now, a standard unit is not the most friendly user experience if you are not used to using command line. I wasn't, but I spent a lot of time figuring it out. With this guide, any user should be able to get a Standard Unit hashing :) Here is the step by step process guide on how to run a standard unit, in use with both a Windows OS computer and a Linux OS computer (Ubuntu is what I use)...enjoy.

I. Linux

Your Futurebit Apollo Standard Unit (referred to from here as 'the Unit') miner comes with a power supply and a usb cable. It's pretty straight forward, but you will want to connect the Unit to the computer of your choice (the computer needs to be on and running while you are mining, so a low power consumption computer and/or a computer that you are already running all the time for some other reason would be best). Also, plug in the power supply to your unit and turn it on (there are instructions in the Unit's manual for how to hook up the power supply correctly).

1. Go to https://github.com/jstefanop/Apollo-Miner-Binaries
2. You'll land on a page that looks like this:

For the purposes of this guide, I am going to be using the 'linux-x86_64' package as it is most appropriate for my computer. But, you would need to select the appropriate binaries for your computer. Odds are, if you are running ubuntu on your laptop or desktop, you are going to use the 'linux-x86_64' package.

1. Once you have clicked on the linux-x86_64 folder, you will land here:

Open each of these 4 files and download them using the 'Download Raw File' link in each file's page. Here is an example:

Once you have downloaded, I'd recommend making a folder and putting all 4 of the files into that folder. I am going to make a folder with the name 'Mining Files'. I am also going to move the folder out of my Downloads folder (not necessary, but I'd recommend as it's not a great place to park a folder you want to hold onto). I am going to move it to my Documents Folder:

1. Now, if you do not have a mining pool account, you will need to make one, otherwise you should be able to use your pool credentials in the next step. Alternatively, you can solo mine using solo.ckpool.org with only a btc address. However, for the purposes of this guide I am going to assume that you are using Braiins pool. If necessary, go ahead and make a login at braiins.com/pool. Note the username and password as we will need that later.

2. From the files that you downloaded in step 3, we are going to double-click on 'start_apollo.sh' and open it up in Text Editor. The first 60 lines or so are explanations on how to prepare this script for your use. However, I am going to run you through all the options to update, so you shouldn't need to read the description. Instead, we are going to focus on the text in black font at the bottom of the file:

We need to update the info in the following fields as follows

-host = stratum.braiins.com -port = 3333 -user = username for your Braiins login. I'll use "braiinsexample" for now. -pswd = password for your Braiins login. I'll use "Password123" for now. -comport = Most likely "/dev/ttyACM0" or "/dev/ttyACM1" or "/dev/ttyACM2" -brd_ocp = 48 -osc = 30 -ao_mode = 1

So, when our file is set up correctly, it will look like:

Make sure to save, then close out of text editor.

1. Now, start up terminal on your computer. First, we are going to want to get into the correct directory. In our case, our file is in Documents > Mining Files. So, you would input the following command:

cd ~/Documents/Mining Files

Once you are in the correct directory, we will run the following command:

sudo ./start_apollo.sh

You will likely be prompted to enter your computer's password, input the password and, if all goes well, you should see a result like this in your terminal:

You are now mining! The setting we use run the Unit ins 'eco mode', which should yield 2 terahash per second in terms of mining power (you can monitor the performance from your respective mining pool dashboard). As long as you keep this terminal window open and the computer on that is connected to the miner, and you will be mining away :)

II. Windows

Your Futurebit Apollo Standard Unit (referred to from here as 'the Unit') miner comes with a power supply and a usb cable. It's pretty straight forward, but you will want to connect the Unit to the computer of your choice (the computer needs to be on and running while you are mining, so a low power consumption computer and/or a computer that you are already running all the time for some other reason would be best). Also, plug in the power supply to your unit and turn it on (there are instructions in the Unit's manual for how to hook up the power supply correctly).

1. Go to https://github.com/jstefanop/Apollo-Miner-Binaries
2. You'll land on a page that looks like this:

For Windows, you will click on the folder titled 'msvc19'. You'll see 2 files to download, go ahead and click on each and click 'Download Raw File' for each.

Please Note: Windows may see this file as a virus, so you may need to 'allow on device' in your virus & threat protection of your windows security service.

1. Once you have downloaded each file, I'd recommend making a folder and putting all of the files into that folder. I am going to make a folder with the name 'Mining Files'. I am also going to move the folder out of my Downloads folder (not necessary, but I'd recommend as it's not a great place to park a folder you want to hold onto). I am going to move it to my Documents Folder:

1. Now, if you do not have a mining pool account, you will need to make one, otherwise you should be able to use your pool credentials in the next step. Alternatively, you can solo mine using solo.ckpool.org with only a btc address. However, for the purposes of this guide I am going to assume that you are using Braiins pool. If necessary, go ahead and make a login with at braiins.com/pool. Note the username and password as we will need that later.

2. From the files that you downloaded in step 3, we are going to right click on 'start_apollo' and select 'edit'. The file will open up in notepad. The first 60 lines or so are explanations on how to prepare this script for your use. However, I am going to run you through all the options to update, so you shouldn't need to read the description. Instead, we are going to focus on the text in black font at the bottom of the file:

We need to update the info in the following fields as follows

-host = stratum.braiins.com -port = 3333 -user = username for your Braiins login. I'll use "braiinsexample" for now. -pswd = password for your Braiins login. I'll use "Password123" for now. -comport = go to the 'Device Manager' service on your computer, expand the 'Ports' section, and you should find a 'USB serial device' with COM#. Update with your COM# (COM1, COM2, COM3, etc). -brd_ocp = 48 -osc = 30 -ao_mode = 1

So, when our file is set up correctly, it will look like:

1. Now that the file is ready, save the file and exit out of notepad. You should be able to simply double-click on the file. The command prompt services will pop-up on your desktop, and should reflect this, indicating your connection is successful and mining has begun:

You are now mining! The setting we use run the Unit ins 'eco mode', which should yield 2 terahash per second in terms of mining power (you can monitor the performance from your respective mining pool dashboard). As long as you keep this terminal window open and the computer on that is connected to the miner, and you will be mining away :)

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/603076

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I'm reposting this article I wrote some time ago again to fix the images for it on my npub.pro site

In my previous post, I explained how to use your getalby ln address to receive zaps directly to your LND node. Similarly, there is an additional option that one can utilize to receive zaps directly to your lightning node: lnaddress.com.

Lnaddress.com is a federated lightning address server that you can use to create a custom ln address. Unlike using getalby, lnaddress.com can be used with any lightning implementation (not just LND). For the purposes of this write-up, I am going to use LNBits to connect an lnaddress.com lightning address with my node. And as will be the case with most of my write-ups, I am going to be using Start9 OS, so users of that OS will likely find this write-up most useful, but I'm sure people using other node interfaces can infer how to complete this set up as well.

With that said, let's dive into the step-by-step on how to create your own custom ln address with lnaddress.com and set it up to receive zaps directly to your lightning node:

*Users should have lnbits set up with their lightning node before proceeding.

1. Go to lnaddress.com. Input your desired username, select 'Node Backend Type' = LNBits, and if necessary check the box 'This is a new lightning address'. Keep this page open in one tab as we will be returning to it to input info.
2. From your Start9 OS services page, go to your LNBits service. Open the 'Properties' page, and in a new tab, open the (Tor) Superuser Account. Page will look like this:

From this LNbits page, you can choose to 'add a new wallet' and use that wallet instead of your superuser account. That is up to you but the steps will be the same.

1. Now, we need to grab the info needed for the 'Host Protocol + IP or Domain + Port' field on the lnaddress.com page. On the lnbits page, expand the 'Api Docs' field, and the 'Get Wallet Details' field found on the right hand side menu. In this 'Get Wallet Details' section, you will want to copy some of the URL found in the 'curl example' section. Copy 'http://xxxxxx.onion' (don't copy any more!), and paste this into the 'Host (Protocol + IP or Domain + Port' field found on the lnaddress.com page.

1. Next, we need to grab the key for your lnbits wallet. From the lnbits page, expand the API docs section found on the right hand side menu. Copy the 'Invoice/read key' (make sure to use the invoice/read key and not your Admin key), and paste it into the key field found on the lnaddress.com page. Upon pasting in that last piece of info, click 'submit' at the bottom of the page.

2. If all info was input correctly, your connection will be successful. If successful, you will be brought to a page that looks like this:

You will want to save this secret PIN in case you need to update info in your ln address. You'll also find a test lightning invoice of 1 sat. Using a wallet not connected to the node we connected to our new ln address, you can test the ln address out by paying the 1 sat test invoice.

Users of Start9 OS might find the following info particularly useful: This ln address via lnaddress.com comes with a couple advantages aside from self-custodial zap receiving:

• One, you can have a custom ln address username to go with your nym or nostr username. Users of Start9 may be familiar with the ln address one can generate in the btcpay server service. This ln address is not customizable.
• Two, if you are running a tor only lightning node, you will be able to receive zaps from both tor and clear net lightning nodes. Users of Start9 may be familiar with the ln address one can generate in the btcpay server service. This ln address can only receive zaps from other tor nodes and can't receive zaps from clear net nodes.

That is it, you should now be all set up with your new ln address hosted on lnaddress.com, and you should be all ready to receive zaps or lightning payments of any kind :)

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/603061

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Encouraging the boom in the U.S. real estate market between 2001-2006, banks and lending companies resorted to high-risk mortgage lending (French Archive).

The housing crisis is a serious financial crisis that suddenly surfaced, caused initially by a rush of banks to grant high-risk loans, and the crisis began to grow like a snowball to threaten the real estate sector in the United States and then the banks and global financial markets to pose a threat to the global financial economy.

How it happened?

1. The boom in the U.S. real estate market between 2001-2006 encouraged banks and lending companies to resort to high-risk mortgage lending, granting borrowers loans without sufficient guarantees, and with significant risks in exchange for higher interest rates, aiming to achieve maximum profits for lending institutions.

2. Major financial institutions expanded lending to real estate firms and contracting companies that exceeded seven hundred billion dollars.

3. Rising interest rates led to a change in the nature of the U.S. market, represented by declining home prices and an increasing number of defaults on mortgage loans in the United States.

4. Signs of the crisis surfaced clearly at the beginning of 2007, with increasing cases of default, a rise in foreclosure actions by lenders, and frequent confrontations between borrowers and banks.

5. The volume of defaulted loans for individuals reached around a hundred billion dollars.

6. The number of homes offered for sale in the United States increased by 75% in 2007, reaching 2.2 million, representing about 1% of all housing units in the United States.

7. The ability of banks to finance companies and individuals weakened, leading to a decline in investment and consumer spending, threatening a recession.

8. The connection of a large number of financial institutions, especially in Europe and Asia, to the U.S. financial market led the mortgage crisis from the United States to Asia and Europe, evolving into a larger crisis known as the global financial crisis.

Attempts to rescue:

1. Global central banks in the United States, Europe, and Asia injected about $326 billion into their financial systems to protect the global financial system from collapse.

2. The U.S. Senate approved a bill to protect property owners, providing $300 billion used by the Federal Housing Administration to refinance mortgage loans held by property owners.

3. The Federal Reserve (U.S. central bank) decided to cut its basic interest rates by 0.75% in one go, reaching 3.5%, to address increasing disruptions in global financial markets. The rate was then gradually reduced to 2%.

4. In Europe, the governments of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg agreed to invest €11.2 billion in Fortis, a financial services company, effectively nationalizing it.

5. Ten international banks agreed to establish a $70 billion liquidity fund to meet their urgent needs, while central banks agreed to open lending facilities.

Implications of the crisis:

1. Bankruptcy of a number of U.S. mortgage lending companies such as New Century Financial Corporation and American Home Mortgage Investment.

2. Many real estate companies resorted to laying off a large number of employees, including Countrywide, a major mortgage lender in the United States, which decided to lay off five employees, totaling 12,000 jobs to cope with about $1.2 billion in losses from the mortgage crisis.

3. Between two and three million Americans face the risk of losing their homes.

4. Merrill Lynch, the U.S. investment firm, incurred losses of $14.1 billion.

5. Bank of America acquired Countrywide, the largest mortgage funder in the United States, for $4 billion, in a move to prevent one of the biggest collapses in America from occurring due to the housing crisis.

6. Stock markets deteriorated amid the risk of the crisis widening, while several major banks announced significant declines in their stock prices.

7. All European banks decided to freeze their operations in the U.S. real estate market, with BNP Paribas freezing investments worth $2.3 billion, the largest French-listed bank.

8. Deutsche Bank suffered a loss estimated at $954.818 million.

9. The British government nationalized Northern Rock, a mortgage finance bank, to prevent its bankruptcy, the first time a British company has been nationalized since the 1970s.

10. JPMorgan Chase announced the acquisition of Bear Stearns, an American business bank, at a low price with financial assistance from the Federal Reserve.

11. Citigroup sold $7.5 billion in bonds to Abu Dhabi's government investment authority.

12. Credit Suisse, the Swiss bank, suffered record losses.

13. The Japanese government announced that its financial institutions' losses due to the mortgage crisis doubled to $5.6 billion in the last three months of last year.

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So, with Npub.Pro being out there in the world now, I wonder if I could use Nostr for my primary blog. I really don't know exactly what I'm doing.

I'm creating this post on habla.news. npub.pro gives me the option to have posts or notes.. Posts I believe are long form and my target, and habla I believe creates posts.

I have npub.pro set to posts only, so once I send this out it will hopefully populate. This will be the first of many tests I believe. I know I can use tags also which makes me wonder how I can use them to my advantage also.

We will see...

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Sovereign Souls

These little entities: Feet patter freely, knees against me.

Excitment seeking entities: Eyes in constant scan for fuscia flowers, limbs in constant contact with ground.

Can't be corraled kind of entities: In a beat, in a flash, once here now there, static fist clenching things undesirable.

Engaging Enclosures

Mind racing, I seek solace in their corraling. Bags of water balloons are enthralling. As the balloons fill, they linger. Bouncing trying to plunge in a finger.

Playground Pioneers

An exchange of glances with my wife and we're off. Little boy on my shoulders seeking a high colored prism. Little girl through tunnels offering a hand in altruism.

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Wenn wir betonen, dass der Mensch einen Körper hat [1], und wir festgestellt haben, dass dieser unser Körper spezifische Bezogeheit auf die Welt bedeutet, müssen wir uns näher mit diesem Körper beschäftigen. Wir sind Wirbeltiere und teilen damit ihr Verhalten, wird eine Appetenz Handlung unterbrochen, haben wir Frust, wie der Frosch Frust hat.
Wie alle Säugetiere gehören wir in die Klasse der K-Strategen.[2] Einfach gesagt hängt das längerfristige Überleben und der Repoduktionserfolg des Nachwuchs weitestgehend von der elterlichen Fürsorgekompetenz ab.
Und so lohnt sich der Blick auf die Primaten, zu denen wir auch gehören. Aus der Ferne und über den Daumen kann man leicht feststellen, dass diese Gruppe in zwei grobe Klassen fallen, die über ein phänotypisches Merkmal unterscheidbar sind. Dieses Merkmal ist der sog. “Sexualdimorphismus”, [3] der im Großen und Ganzen den Unterschied zwischen den geschlechtsreifen männlichen und weiblichen Individuen derselben Art, die nicht auf die primären Geschlechtsorgane bezogen ist, bezeichnet.
Bei den Primaten gibt es eine Gruppe mit einem hohen Sexualdimorphismus, hierunter fallen die Gorillas, Mandrills oder Orang-Utans, sowie die Gruppe der Primaten, die einen sehr niedrigen Sexualdimorphismus aufweisen: Gibbons, Bonobos, Marmosetten usw.. Der Physiologische Unterschied in den Geschlechtern führt zu einer Unterschiedlichkeit im Verhalten und auch hier ist das empirische Schema relativ eingängig und deutlich.
Für Primaten mit einem hohen Sexualdimorphismus gilt, dass ~5% der Männchen für 95% des Nachwuchs verantwortlich sind.[4] Es sind die Alphamännchen in der Gruppe die den Zugang zu den Weibchen kontrollieren, nun ist Alphamännchen sein eine erschöpfende Angelegenheit, es gilt diese 5% Nachwuchs der anderen zu verhindern, es gilt jede Herausforderung der anderen Männchen siegreich zu beantworten und diese in ihre Schranken zu weisen. Alles während man versucht, so viel Nachwuchs wie irgend möglich zu zeugen, denn Alphamännchen ist man nicht für lange. Da bleibt kein Platz für die Erziehung. Keine Aufmerksamkeit für die Brutpflege. Meist sterben sie früh, werden von einem anderen Männchen bezwungen, und werden ausgestoßen. Kompetitive Gruppen sind ein hartes Brot. Sie bestehen primär aus traumatisierten Personen.
Das Alphamännchen: Zwar ist es das Männchen mit dem Zugang zu den Weibchen und in der Hierarchie an der Spitze, aber einsam ist es da. Die Anderen, die Betamännchen, jedes trachtet danach selbst Alphamännchen zu sein. Wartet auf einen Moment für seine “Palastrevolution”. Koalitionen werden geschmiedet, Zusammenarbeit, soziale Interaktion reduziert sich am Ende immer auf die Generierung von Vorteilen. Männliche Banden [5]:

Fry, I’m an 80s guy. Friendship to me means that for 2 bucks I’d beat you with a pool cue until you got detached retinas. [6]

Diese Alphamännchen sind auch Kindermörder, sie morden die Kinder der vorherigen Alphamännchen, denn die Weibchen werden nicht schwanger sonst. Eine einfache und brutale Lösung, die notwendig ist, wenn die Aufzucht Zeit der Kinder länger als die Herrschaftszeit des Alphamännchen ist[7]. Individuelle Selektion ist das Stichwort. Die Berggorillas, es gibt nicht mehr Viele und sie werden in ein oder zwei Jahrzehnten unweigerlich aussterben, denn von Zeit zu Zeit wird ein männlicher Berggorilla systematisch die Jungtiere in einer Gruppe töten. [8] Ein schönes Beispiel, dass die Individuen sich nicht zum Wohle der Art oder der Gruppe verhalten.

Furuichi et al. (1998) showed that infant mortality is higher in chimpanzees than in bonobos and suggested that an important driver of this difference may relate to species differences in infanticide: both intra- and intercommunity infanticide occur across chimpanzee subspecies but do not appear to occur among bonobos (Hohmann, Vigilant, Mundry, Behringer, & Surbeck, 2019).[9]

Für die Weibchen in der Gruppe sieht es nicht viel besser aus. Sie sind mit den Kindern allein, immer in der Gefahr das diese Kinder erschlagen werden von dem nächsten Alpha Tier, müssen herhalten für das alpha Männchen, sind, unbeobachtet von diesem, Ziel von beta Männchen und ihren nicht immer höflichen annäherungs versuchen. Eine traumatisierte Gesellschaft mit Gewalt und Leid als Mittelpunkt.
Da fühlen sich kooperative Gesellschaften, wie sie Gibbons, Marmosetten oder Bonobos praktizieren, deutlich attraktiver, d.h. weniger traumatisierend, an. Hier haben ~80% der Männchen Nachkommen sie kümmern sich gemeinsam um ihren Nachwuchs ihre Gesellschaftlichen Interaktionen sind weniger von Gewalt geprägt.
Sie sind auch freundlicher zu Fremden:

The aid that bonobos explicitly provided the unfamiliar recipient in obtaining food is consistent with common definitions of proactive prosociality, while contagious yawning suggests their xenophilia is not completely under voluntary control and is present even when there is zero familiarity.[10]

Der Schlüssel scheint das Verhalten der Weibchen zu sein:

In the case of bonobos, strong female alliances and sexual selection against male aggression likely removed the threat of lethal intergroup aggression that drives chimpanzee xenophobiac[11]

Diese Beobachtung wird von der netten Geschichte R. Spacholky gestützt, nach der, in einer von ihm betreuten Pavian Grupe eine Kuturelle wende einkehrte

… and this is an okay word to use, they developed a social culture that had much less aggression much more social affiliation[12]

nach dem die schlimmsten der Männlichen Gruppen Mittglieder mit einem male aus der Gruppe entfernt wurden, sie starben an Tuberkulose.

… where it wound up half the males in the troop died of tuberculosis and it wasn’t random which half it was the males who were most aggressive and least socially affiliative and this left you with a troop that was female dominated and much nicer male baboons[13]

Hier kann man sich an das Senario aus “Gewalt ist eine ansteckende Kankheit” errinern fühlen. Und auch hier ist der Wandel beständig:

… didn’t look at them for a decade but coming back yeah they were still like that but it was new males by then male baboons grow up someplace else leave their home troop at puberty and transfer into this new one and over this decade they were being repopulated by Young jerk male baboons who had grown up out in the big bad normal baboon world and they showed up and somehow it took about six months for them to learn we don’t do stuff like that here[14]

Wir Menschen fallen phänptypisch in die erste Gruppe[15], unsere Männchen sind klar körperlich unterscheidbar von unseren Weibchen, quantitativ schlägt es sich z.B. beim Gewichtheben nieder[16] aber auch in der Anzahl der Gefängnisinsasse, wo das Verhältnis ungefähr bei 1:20 -relativ konstant über die längste Zeit- liegt. ~5% aller Gefängnisinsasse sind Frauen [17], so beschrieben ist die Tendenz deutlich und deckt sich hervorragend mit unsere Vorstellung von den Primaten die wir über die Zeit entwickeln konnten und hier im ersten Abschnitt niedergelegt haben.
Und doch, wir Menschen liegen in Wahrheit dazwischen, denn, wiedererwartend zum trend neigt der Männliche Mensch zur verantwortung gegenüber seinen Kindern, und viele Menschen leben in zweierverbindungen, zumindest temporär, um die Aufzucht des Nachwuchses zu gewährleisten.
Wir können uns entscheiden, wir können die Traumata der Vergangeneit wiederholen, um sie päsent und am Leben zu halten, auf ewig verdammt in der Wiederholung, oder wir können sie hinter uns lassen.
Das ist was die meisten wollen, je mehr sie sich die “wahren Schverhalte” klar gemacht haben.
Vor die einfache Frage gestellt, nach einem Leben in Leid und Trauma, oder einem freudvollen leben in einer Gemeinschaft, da ist die Antwort nicht schwer.

Bildung, Bundeszentrale für politische Strafgefangene und Sicherungsverwahrte, https://www.bpb.de/kurz-knapp/zahlen-und-fakten/soziale-situation-in-deutschland/61800/strafgefangene-und-sicherungsverwahrte/.

Cassini, Marcelo H. (2020): Sexual size dimorphism and sexual selection in primates, in: Mammal Review, 50,3, 2020, S. 231–239, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/mam.12191.

Lee, Sean M., Murray, Carson M., Lonsdorf, Elizabeth V., Fruth, Barbara, Stanton, Margaret A., Nichols, Jennifer, Hohmann, Gottfried (2020): Wild bonobo and chimpanzee females exhibit broadly similar patterns of behavioral maturation but some evidence for divergence, in: American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171,1, 2020, S. 100–109, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ajpa.23935.

Sapolsky, Robert (2010): 3. Behavioral Evolution II, 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKNAzl-XN4I.

——— (2010): 2. Behavioral Evolution II, 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKNAzl-XN4I.

——— (2024): PRIMITIVE: Care, Cruelty, Religion, & Reason in the Human Animal, 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNfHSfLrIVE.

Tan, Jingzhi, Ariely, Dan, Hare, Brian (2017): Bonobos respond prosocially toward members of other groups, in: Sci. Rep., 7,1, 2017, S. 14733, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-15320-w.

Wikipedia Sexualdimorphismus, https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexualdimorphismus.

——— Geschlechterunterschiede im Sport, https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geschlechterunterschiede_im_Sport.

[1] vgl. das kartesische Subjekt und sein Bauchnabel

[2] KStrategie

[3] Wikipedia, Sexualdimorphismus, https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexualdimorphismus.

[4] Robert Sapolsky, 2. Behavioral Evolution II, 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKNAzl-XN4I ab 1:20:25

[5] Bande kommt von Binden und Bund

[6] Steve Castle,Futurama Season 3 Episode 21 “Future Stock” https://theinfosphere.org/Steve_Castle#Quotes

[7] Robert Sapolsky, 3. Behavioral Evolution II, 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKNAzl-XN4I ab 15:49

[8] Sapolsky, ebd ab 17:47, ein nicht eingetretenes Szenario wie es scheint, hat sich Berggorilla bestand erholt in neuester Zeit

[9] Sean M. Lee, Carson M. Murray, Elizabeth V. Lonsdorf, u. a., Wild bonobo and chimpanzee females exhibit broadly similar patterns of behavioral maturation but some evidence for divergence, in: American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171,1, 2020, S. 100–109, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ajpa.23935. Seite 3

[10] Jingzhi Tan, Dan Ariely, Brian Hare, Bonobos respond prosocially toward members of other groups, in: Sci. Rep., 7,1, 2017, S. 14733, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-15320-w. Seite 5

[11] Tan, Ariely, Hare, ebd. Seite 6

[12] Robert Sapolsky, PRIMITIVE: Care, Cruelty, Religion, & Reason in the Human Animal, 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNfHSfLrIVE ab 54:09m

[13] Sapolsky, ebd ab 53:48m

[14] Sapolsky, ebd ab 54:28m

[15] mit einem SSD von 1.19 Marcelo H. Cassini, Sexual size dimorphism and sexual selection in primates, in: Mammal Review, 50,3, 2020, S. 231–239, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/mam.12191. Tabelle 1 Seite 4

[16] Wikipedia, Geschlechterunterschiede im Sport, https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geschlechterunterschiede_im_Sport.

[17] Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung, Strafgefangene und Sicherungsverwahrte, https://www.bpb.de/kurz-knapp/zahlen-und-fakten/soziale-situation-in-deutschland/61800/strafgefangene-und-sicherungsverwahrte/ “Der Anteil der Männer lag dabei im Jahr 2019 bei 94 Prozent.”

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2024年に入って日本の株式市場はこれまでのところ好調だ。

今年2月、日本のベンチマークである日経225指数は1989年以来の最高値を記録し、先週木曜日（7月4日）には日経平均株価とTOPIX指数の両方が過去最高値を更新し、TOPIX指数はすでに1989年12月の高値を突破した。先週の月曜日（7月8日）、日経平均株価は再び最高値を更新し、41133ポイントの水準に達したと東京に本拠を置く金融サービス会社マネックスグループの上級幹部ジェスパー・コール氏は語った。同社の利益は、日本株が今年新高値を更新し、特に日経平均株価が今年２回の新高値を更新するという現在の市場反発の原動力となっているとのインタビューでのこと。

月曜日（ 7月8日）には、41,133ポイントのレベルに達し、新高値を記録しました。

東京に本拠を置く金融サービス会社マネックスグループの上級幹部、ジェスパー・コール氏は、日本株の今年の新高値、特に日経平均株価が今年２回の新高値を更新したことについて、同社の収入が株価上昇の原動力となっているとインタビューで述べた。現在の市場の反発。

コル氏は「日本企業は現在、数十年にわたる事業再構築の恩恵を受けており、損益分岐点は世界的に過去最低となっており、たとえ売上高の伸びが小さくても、爆発的な利益成長をもたらす可能性がある」と指摘した。

同氏は、2024年4月から2026年3月までの今後2会計年度で同社の利益が35％増加し、年率成長率は4％になると予想している。この予測の重要な根拠は、日本最大の労働組合である連合が賃上げを発表し、組合の支援を受けている労働者の月給が2025年3月までに平均5.1％増加し、過去33年間で最大の増加となるということである。

さらにコール氏は、日本の金融政策、金融政策、規制政策は安定しており、成長に貢献しており、それが金融市場の重要な支えになっていると信じている。

別のアナリストは、最近の日本株の上昇は海外資本の流入、高い投資家心理、機関投資家の日本資産のリバランスの複合効果によるものだと指摘した。

日本株はいつまで上昇し続けるのでしょうか？ 今年初め、コル氏は日経平均株価が2025年末までに5万5000円を超えるのは「完全に合理的」だと予想していた。最新のインタビューでもコル氏は「私の予想を主張する。日経平均株価は、来年末までに5万5000人に上昇するだろう」 同氏の予測が的中すれば、現在の水準より35％増加することになる。

ＵＢＳは先週の報告書で、事業再編の進展と日本企業の好調な収益について楽観的な見方を示し、２０２４年末から来年前半には日本の株式市場のパフォーマンスがスタンダード＆プアーズ５００指数を若干上回るとの見通しを示した。年。

野村証券は先週木曜日に発表したリポートで、「4月から6月にかけて企業収益が増加に転じたり、日本株式市場に長期資金が流入し始めたりすれば、日本株の上昇傾向は続く可能性がある」と述べた。

ただし、野村証券は、短期的には日本の株式市場に「重大な影響」を与えるとの見方を示し、6月28日時点で外資系証券会社の先物売り越しポジションが減少していると指摘した。契約株数は0.01.7万株に達しました。

モルガン・スタンレーのアナリストらは、個人投資家の持続的な熱意と日本の個人貯蓄口座の新バージョンの推進により、市場への安定した資金流入がもたらされ、日本株の流動性はさらに高まることが期待されると指摘した。

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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what is the story with these new pools, anyone know?

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/602865

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How stupid is it for a government to sell bitcoin in return for a money it can already print at will? FFS 🤦

https://primal.net/e/note1z8aezletp3k570eqpxumc7t0y537nprujvgym2ssdfzxsglujmfskeg8ps

I wanted to make sure @TomK saw this.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/602808

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We all know the beautiful tulip flower with its vibrant colors and distinctive shape, but what if I told you that people once traded their homes and estates for just one of them about the story of the first recorded economic bubble in history, known as Tulipmania.

In the early 17th century, the tulip flower gained great fame due to its attractive shape and its ability to withstand various climates and soil conditions. It became a symbol of wealth and prosperity, leading to increased demand as people sought to flaunt their status by purchasing it.

After a while, this flower was affected by a virus called the Mosaic virus, which caused changes in its colors and the appearance of streaks resembling flames. This increased its beauty, consequently raising its demand even more. Farmers started giving some of these tulips names of nobles, admirals, and other prominent figures.

So traders began buying them in large quantities, believing their prices would keep rising continuously. Ordinary people also started selling their possessions to acquire tulips with the intention of selling them later at higher prices and making profits. Thus, the meaning of buying these flowers shifted from possession and luxury to speculation and profit-making. As supply decreased and demand increased, the prices of these tulip bulbs soared to irrational levels. The average price reached 2,500 florins - the currency used at that time - for a single tulip bulb. To put this in perspective, the average annual income of a skilled worker ranged between 150-300 florins! In this picture, we see the most expensive tulip ever sold, named "Semper Augustus," which was sold for 6,000 florins at that time.

At the beginning of 1637, demand began to decline and the value stopped rising, causing traders to speculate that demand for these tulip bulbs would soon diminish. This sparked panic among everyone, leading to mass selling at the same time. As supply increased significantly, prices collapsed, and the situation turned upside down.

After this collapse, some people lost all their money, while others were left with the crops they had, as the government invalidated those contracts and considered them null and void in an attempt to address the situation. Subsequently, members of society became fearful of spending, leading to an economic depression.

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Five little heads brush past me in the foyer as I enter the house. I get a “Hey Daddio,” and “Love you Dad,” then a punch in the thigh, “‘sup dad,” from my two girls and little boy.

The neighbor's two girls are polite only in that they say their hellos but no one stops to give me the time of day. I hold the door open for the little band of miscreants and watch them make their way to the front yard.

“Let’s play tag,” says my eldest as she stretches her hands out high above her head.

I turn and notice my wife smiling at me, leaning against the kitchen island.

“No, you always hide in the woods,” says one of the neighbors.

I kiss my wife on the forehead, tell her I love her, and say, “I’ve got dinner tonight. You had a tough day.”

“Nuh-uh. I won’t. That phantom man is in there.”

I wince and look at Jasmine to see if she had heard that. She did and says, “I didn’t want to believe it but I’ve heard them talk about it a few times already so I asked Tanner if he and Andrea had heard the kids talking about the man in the forest. They’re worried about it.”

“Have you seen anything strange?” I ask.

Jasmine steps up to the floor to ceiling window in the breakfast nook and peers at the forest across the cul de sac. She purses her lips and shakes her head, “No. You?”

I say, “Nope,” as I pull out the ingredients I’ll be using for dinner tonight. “We’ve taught the kids well. They know not to go near strangers. I’ll see if I can maneuver the camera to keep an eye on the woodline. Yeah?”

“Yes, that sounds good,” says Jasmine, relaxing and settling into one of the breakfast nook table chairs. “I didn’t get the Letterman account.”

I take out the chicken from the refrigerator and say, “I figured as much from the way you sounded on the phone. Look, all is not lost. You just need to get a hold of someone who knows him well.”

Jasmine crosses her arms and peers out at the kids outside, “I don’t know. I might have to take this one as a loss.”

“No! You can’t give up,” I try to get her spirits up by reaching for a bottle of wine from the rack above the refrigerator. She smiles when I pour her a glass and puts a hand on mine to hold me for a while after I leave the glass in front of her. “You’re still in control. You can figure this out.”

“Sometimes things are just out of our control David.”

I stare back slack jawed, “Things are always in our control Jasmine. We didn’t get this far in life by pretending everything was predestined.” I laugh as I grip a handful air and say, “I’ve got life by the balls baby. Always have. That’s why we have such a splendid house, such a nice life.”

“Don’t give yourself all the credit, big guy.”

I turn back to the chicken with a smile and start preparing dinner. “Hey Google, play Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton.”

An upbeat voice from the little circular speaker on the kitchen island replies, “Sure, Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton.” Chris Stapleton’s classic four strums of the guitar echo out of the speaker and I dance as I marinate the chicken. I love the sound of the children enjoying themselves outside going along to the music; love the feeling of the chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper grind between my fingertips as I rub it into the chicken. The oil heats in the pan releasing a little wisp of smoke. The chicken sizzles in the pan and releases a hearty aroma.

When I rise from the pan, I notice Jasmine is standing at the window again, cup of wine in hand. Twilight is settling in but the street lights haven’t kicked on yet. Jasmine is strangely close to the window, I figure she’s enjoying the sight of the kids as their shadows zip past in front of her like specters in the night.

“David. I see something in the woodline.”

I shoot to her side and peer out the window along with her. The kids' shadows stalk in the night but I can’t make out anything across the cul de sac. “I don’t see anything.”

Jasmine plants a finger in the windowpane, “Right there. There, it's definitely someone out there. There’s a neighborhood on the other side of that treeline isn’t there?”

I strain to catch a glimpse at what she’s looking at and say, “I don't see anything. I, uh, I think there’s a neighborhood back there yeah.”

The street lights kick on. A man stands just out of reach of the street light on the far end of the cul de sac. “Holy fuck,” I say under my breath.

“Kids, come inside please!” shouts Jasmine.

“Aww c’mon mom. Just a bit longer,” calls out my son.

“Zach, get inside like your mother told you,” I growl and take my gaze away from the man for a second to sneer at my boy through the window. By the time I look back the man’s gone. “Where’d he go?”

Jasmine’s eyebrows raised, “He uh, just kind of vanished. Looks like he was never really there. Look,” She points at a tree shaped strangely enough like a man. “Maybe it was just that tree we were looking at.”

I didn’t take any chances. I tell the kids to come in and I maneuver the security cameras to get a good vantage of the place where the man had vanished. The next morning I help the kids get ready for school and personally walk them to their bus stop.

Still no man in the woods.

Shortly after I return to the house I kiss my wife goodbye and wish her good luck at work. Just as she pulls out of the cul de sac, as I am walking to my truck, I notice a figure in my peripheral vision but I don’t turn knowing I might scare him away. I halfway sit in my truck and shift the rearview mirror to where I’d seen him. There he is. The man stands several feet inside the forest. Greenery conceals him up to his torso and I can barely see his face in the shadows of the forest, but his figure is clear.

I consider calling the police, no, they won’t make it in time. I take a deep breath, count down from three, and burst out of my car into a sprint toward the man in the woods. The man doesn’t move an inch as I approach but somehow it seems as if the forest deepens around him. As I get closer his relative position from me grows further, but the man doesn’t take a step. It's as if the world around the man grows further and further out of focus the closer and closer I get.

I hear the leaves crushing beneath my footfalls and I look back for a second feeling as if I’d been running on a treadmill for the past few seconds. My house is barely visible through the foliage. I whipped my attention back at the man but he’s gone and I grind to a halt. I scrutinize the woods, the man has vanished.

My breaths slow, nearly holding my breath I listen intently for the sound of crushing leaves. The crunching leaves come from behind me at an alarming pace. Whatever is approaching is running fast. I turn, ready for someone to tackle me, but there is no one there, the footfalls go silent. I curse under my breath and peer back at my house. It's hard to make out now that I’m so deep in the woods, but it looks like the neighbor’s kids are out in front of my house. I shake my head and look down at my watch wondering how much time I’d wasted chasing the phantom man. I wince at the readout on my watch, five pm. Maybe I hit one of the program buttons while I was sprinting into the woods?

There’s a whisper in the wind, “Must of hit..”

I turn to the whispers.

Another whisper behind me, “One of the program buttons.”

I turn. I feel light in my own skin. There’s nothing behind me, no one around me, but I continue to hear the voice whispering.

“Five PM. Five?”

I’m literally beside myself. I know it's my own voice I’m hearing but I’m not sure if it's my thoughts or an illusion, just the wind blowing. Maybe it’s the shifting tree branches and my paranoia. The sun is bright, blinding. Suddenly, I’m seconds behind myself.

I saw my hand shifting in the sunlight. Perhaps it was the fatigue from a sleepless night having been worried about the phantom man lurking in the forest outside my house. The disconnect in time was jarring as every movement jolted like a violent tectonic shift in my head. I felt like a witness to my own reality as it had just happened.

I looked around and a sound off in the woods drew me deeper. The deeper I went, the dimmer the sunlight became. I ran faster and faster in chase of the sounds with the hopes I’d at least catch another glimpse of the phantom man.

Then, my foot caught a taproot and I slammed into rich dirt, but my descent did not stop. The dirt splashed about me as if I’d fallen in a lake of darkness. The grains of dirt filled my lungs in my panic.

A squirrel watched me trip and if only the gentle creature understood the mechanics of the universe he would’ve known where I had disappeared to. Unlike the squirrel, the tree on top whose branch it sat did not have the sense of sight to have seen me fall but it did encounter a minty sensation when it absorbed the nutrients of my being. I hadn’t granted the beings of its kind the sense of emotion, but somehow it still knew the sensation was good. It exhaled the vapors of me and enriched the atmosphere for the humans of that world. These little kinds of discoveries excited me. A design had led to an outcome I hadn’t thought possible and I saw that it was good.

The cosmic specs continued their spread before me and it suddenly occurred to me I hadn’t paid much attention to the adjacent place. There it was still only nothingness, phantom echoes of my self reflection. All was good, but was it best? I’ve created many things, breathed life into endless inanimate things yet most of my existing universe still lingers motionless, pushed only by the initial momentum of the beginning. The life that has existed has worshiped me, prayed to me, cursed me, forgotten me and found me, but is it best?

Perhaps I’ll never know until I compare it with another. So it is. From my word bubbled a new momentum from unfathomable depths. All possibilities confounded and reverberated and again there was an atmosphere charged with my essence, what would these new humans do with it?

The tree inhaled my essence and it was good. The squirrel watched a man disappear into the earth and it was good. Grains of dirt filled my lungs and dispersed from my nose and it was good. I was spat out from the depths of the universe and on my feet I chased the phantom man in the direction of my home. The sun had receded into the horizon and time had regressed to a moment.

Beyond the foliage I see my children play with the neighbors. Their laughter is alarmingly delicious to my ears as if I hadn’t heard that sweet sound in an unfathomable expanse of time. There I am in the window, looking this way. Then suddenly, the street light kicks on.

“Holy fuck,” says David under his breath.

I shout, “Kids, come inside please!”

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Table Of Content

• Content

• Conclusion

• FAQ

• You May Also Like

• External Links

Introduction

The world of finance has been rapidly changing in recent years, and one of the most notable developments has been the growing adoption of Bitcoin by major corporations. Bitcoin, the world's first decentralized digital currency, was created in 2009 with the goal of providing a secure and borderless alternative to traditional financial systems. Since then, it has gained widespread recognition as a store of value and investment opportunity, and is now attracting the attention of major corporations around the world.

The Advantages of Bitcoin for Corporations

One of the key factors driving the adoption of Bitcoin by corporations is the numerous advantages it offers over traditional financial systems. Some of the most notable advantages of Bitcoin include:

A. Decentralization

Bitcoin operates on a decentralized ledger called the blockchain, which eliminates the need for intermediaries such as banks and allows for direct, peer-to-peer transactions. This eliminates the risk of censorship or interference from third parties and gives corporations greater control over their financial transactions.

B. Security

Bitcoin's decentralized and cryptographic nature makes it one of the most secure forms of digital currency available. Transactions are processed and verified by a network of users, making it nearly impossible to hack or manipulate the system. This is particularly important for corporations that need to protect sensitive financial information and transactions.

C. Borderless Transactions

Bitcoin operates on a global scale, making it possible for corporations to send and receive payments anywhere in the world without the need for intermediaries or currency exchange rates. This not only makes international transactions faster and more efficient, but also reduces the costs associated with traditional cross-border payments.

Major Corporations that have Adopted Bitcoin

The adoption of Bitcoin by major corporations has been gaining momentum in recent years, with some of the world's largest and most influential companies investing in the digital currency. Some of the most notable corporations that have adopted Bitcoin include:

A. Tesla

In February 2021, electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla announced that it had invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin. The company also stated that it would begin accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment for its products, making it one of the first major corporations to embrace the digital currency.

B. Square

In October 2020, financial services company Square announced that it had invested $50 million in Bitcoin, with CEO Jack Dorsey describing the investment as "a step further into the future of finance." Square has been at the forefront of promoting the adoption of Bitcoin, and has also made it possible for users of its popular Cash App to buy and sell the digital currency.

C. MicroStrategy

In August 2020, business intelligence company MicroStrategy announced that it had invested $250 million in Bitcoin, with CEO Michael Saylor describing the investment as "a hedge against inflation." MicroStrategy has since invested an additional $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, making it one of the largest corporate holders of the digital currency.

The Future of Corporate Adoption of Bitcoin

The trend of corporate adoption of Bitcoin is expected to continue in the coming years, as more and more corporations become aware of the numerous benefits of the digital currency.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the adoption of Bitcoin by major corporations has the potential to greatly impact the global economy. With increasing awareness and understanding, growing institutional support, and improved regulatory environment, it is only a matter of time before we see widespread adoption. Companies that are early adopters of Bitcoin can expect to reap the benefits of increased efficiency, lower transaction costs, and enhanced reputation as responsible and forward-thinking organizations. Whether it's for investment purposes, hedging against currency fluctuations, or as a new way to pay and receive payments, Bitcoin is poised to play a significant role in the future of finance.

FAQ

How can companies benefit from adopting Bitcoin? Companies can benefit from adopting Bitcoin by improving transaction efficiency, reducing transaction costs, and enhancing their reputation as responsible and forward-thinking organizations.

How does the regulatory environment impact the adoption of Bitcoin by corporations? A favorable regulatory environment can greatly encourage the adoption of Bitcoin by corporations by providing clear guidelines and protection for users and businesses.

Is Bitcoin a viable alternative to traditional currencies for corporations? Yes, Bitcoin offers several advantages over traditional currencies, including lower transaction costs, improved security, and greater efficiency, making it a viable alternative for corporations.

What role will Bitcoin play in the future of finance? Bitcoin is poised to play a significant role in the future of finance, whether it is for investment purposes, hedging against currency fluctuations, or as a new way to pay and receive payments.

How can companies ensure the security of their Bitcoin investments? Companies can ensure the security of their Bitcoin investments by using reputable exchanges, storing their coins in secure wallets, and following best practices for securing their private keys.

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QUESTION:

So I found this shareware game: game repo

I want to turn it into a lightning/nostr game, kind of like that lntictactoe game. I just like the idea of throwing some sats in on a guessing game like that, maybe even just loading them in up front for anybody that wants to play for some free sats. The license looks pretty, "do whatever you want",y to me, but maybe somebody that does this more often might have some more insight.

Copyright (c) 2012-2023 Luigi Pinca

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The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/602790

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Nikolai Kardashev proposed a categorization of hypothetical alien societies based on how much energy they could use in their technology.

Types of civilization: Type 1: harness 100% of the energy available on the planet. Type 2: harness the power of their entire star.

Did you know that humanity is not even on the Kardashev scale yet, here in 2024! It's crazy to think that all our collective advancements haven't resulted in global peace, unity, or collective efforts to get along. All that energy has been wasted on petty feuds, pointless arguments, and evil hatred. We would be much further ahead if we had collective incentives that were aligned to be honest and true. Even if we weren't honest and true, the tools in place could make it intuitive and trivial to verify the deception. This would lead dishonest individuals to be outcasted in society and be punished for it automatically. Kinda sounds familiar...hmmmm...

Taking advantage of all the energy available to us on earth requires the usage of different forms of fuel and different modes of transporting that energy. The energy will have to be stored efficiently and transported effortlessly.

Enter bitcoin and humanity’s big leap into a Kardashev Type 1 society. Bitcoin helps us achieve a Type 1 level society and helps us take a big leap towards advancing into a Type 2 level society. Bitcoin is trivially easy to verify if it's a valid transaction and helps us stay honest in the proof-of-work that was completed to mine a block. Transporting this form of energy is also easy because it can be sent to anyone anywhere in the world at a fraction of the cost to mine it, via the internet, telecom infrastructure, or satellite. First, we must think beyond ourselves and grow as an intergalactic species. We must play at a higher level.

Until next time bitcoin reader.

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How can a 17th-century literary novel become one of the most famous economic frameworks and be used to study fundamental issues in economics?

Economics of Isolation: The novel "Robinson Crusoe" tells the story of a man living alone on a remote island. This opens the door to studying the economics of isolation. How does an individual manage his resources and achieve a balance between his various needs? How does this situation affect economic decision-making?

Resource Management and Production: The novel "Crusoe" demonstrates how humans can utilize available resources, whether natural or human. It also shows how limited resources can be transformed into valuable goods and services.

Capitalism and Trade: Through Crusoe's adventures with his companion Friday, the novel illustrates how trade relationships formed between them and how exchange can improve individuals' economic well-being. The novel highlights the importance of capitalism and free trade in achieving economic success.

Economic Philosophy: The character of "Robinson Crusoe" can be envisioned as an embodiment of the individual and the challenges he faces.

. Should the individual rely entirely on oneself?

. Or should cooperation with others be necessary?

Conclusion: The novel "Robinson Crusoe" is not just a literary masterpiece of narrative and adventure; it carries additional value in understanding economic ideas.

. It explores efficient resource management.

. the importance of trade and exchange in achieving economic prosperity.

. and how to achieve economic equilibrium amidst diverse challenges.

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Abandoned Homestead

I’ve found my way back into the old homestead in which I was born. This rough little cabin was not what I wanted it to be.

I don’t remember when I left. Roaming the old rooms, I recognize furnishings-- sensuality, lust for life, hope. I am glad my heart has returned to its senses.

In spite of my disregard, my leaving, I am still welcome here without condition Grateful tears tumble because I am back before the walls crumble.

@ 000002de:c05780a7

Curious if the devs on SN have any insights, opinions, or recommendations regarding FP. I've been aware of it for many years, I get the basic concepts but I'm now working on a rewrite of an existing app and another dev and I are considering FP.

Its gonna be a Typescript based node application likely using ExpressJS.

My college is a huge advocate for FP and really likes fp-ts.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/602772

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Anyone who thinks that “onboarding new users” is simply a technical challenge of educating people about “how Nostr works”, is grossly mistaken about social networks in general and blind to what makes Nostr so special.

Social Networks are for Friends

Relationship building is why people use social networks. Connecting with friends and loved ones (and colleagues and customers also) is the obvious reason to join, and should be the primary objective in any onboarding endeavor. Everything else “about the technology” only needs to be introduced “as needed” in order for each new user to achieve this goal.

The Nostr Network Requires Trusted Friendships

To thrive at scale, Nostr needs to have established and interconnected “webs of trusted friends” for “verifying” authentic profiles and quality content. This PgP strategy for decentralized trust implemented on Nostr, is the best way to keep bots and bad actors at bay while preserving freedom and sovereignty for every user. Even though Nostr still doesn’t have a standard for determining who “is trusted” for any one user across all clients, we can already build tools to onboard new friends of the highest quality trust. Leveraging existing relationships, “webs of trust” can be strengthened even at this early stage simply by advocates “inviting friends to Nostr”.

Nostr is New and Already Full of Trusted Friends

But it won’t be for long. Bots and bad actors are relatively “easy” to keep at bay today because the Nostr userbase is still small. People who come to Nostr and STAY have mostly been a self selecting group of “freedom tech fans”. We like it this way, and are generally happy to be here. The comraderie is refreshing. But the more people that come to Nostr, the more Nostr will attract different kinds of people.

This is already happening. Nostr is growing at the edges, reaching out beyond the “freedom tech fans” and attracting a number of “less committed” (and some nefarious) individuals here and there. Who sticks around? The “friends of freedom tech fans” stick around longer because they have friends here. WAY BEFORE even considering how “the network effect” will take over, Nostr needs to solve for retention by bringing more “trusted friends” into the network. Social onboarding tools will allow us to share Nostr to “friends of freedom tech fans” and beyond, establishing interconnected “webs of trust” that are increasingly impermeable to bots and bad actors.

Nostr is Freedom Tech that People Want to Share

Creators and influencers of every kind share Nostr (and Nostr content) every day. This phenomenon is a gold mine for onboarding, and can be supported with tools and incentives. Driven by the fact that Nostr is an open protocol, owned by nobody and available for anybody to build upon and profit from, the passion for sharing Nostr will never wane. But our userbase may fall off, if people become disenchanted by undesirable content or lack of good follows. This is why onboarding efforts, to attract more “friends” to the network, are so important. Leveraging the “share worthy” phenomenon of Nostr itself to grow Nostr’s networks of “trusted friends” seems like a no brainer. But for this strategy to work, it needs to be win win win for all parties.

Everybody Wins with More Trusted Users on Nostr

Even as standards for qualifying trust are still being refined, “social onboarding” increases the ratio of “more” trusted over “less” trusted users across the network.

Developers Win

With more trusted users on the network, Nostr developers win by being able to attract an increasingly diverse range of business partners to sponsor their projects.

Sponsors Win

An increase in trusted usership equates to more “real people” perusing “desired content” and more chances for brands to engage “organically” with target audiences. Marketing opportunities increase with trust.

Advocates Win

Simply by sharing Nostr with their friends, Advocates support the sustained growth of trust across the network. Valuable zap reward programs to incentivize high quality onboarding efforts are easily justified and funded by social onboarding clients and their sponsors.

Users Win

More trusted users across the network means more trustworthy content in every feed and more easily discoverable friends and new follows regardless of the client or algorithm used.

Nostr Wins

More trusted users on the network means more “high quality” trust connections between each user. Strong webs of trust is what keeps out bots and bad actors, and is essential for stability as Nostr scales.

Social Onboarding Clients Bring Trust to Nostr

Having more tools for “sharing Nostr with friends” is how Nostr wins. Any client can have capacity for “Social Onboarding”. This may be a dedicated onboarding client or a feature set within a social client. A client that offers “Social Onboarding” will support Nostr advocates and the users that they invite. These should have the following feature set :

• Nostr advocates may create and share any number of customizable “Nostr invites” for different audiences or occasions. Each may have different reccomendations, or access codes, or expiry options. (A NIP is in the works)
• Nostr invite QR codes (and shareable URLs) should resolve to a WEB based interface for prospective (and existing) users who MAY NOT have a client or browser extension already installed.
• Each invite should (within the onboarding client) provide access to low friction profile creation AND advocate reccomended lists of new friends, interest groups, preferred clients, best relays, and other stuff.
• Private key generation and management for new users should be handled entirely within the onboarding client (using NIP standards without a browser extension or external bunker app) to reduce friction at this crucial moment.
• A human readable Nostr address (NIP05 or some future NIP) should be generated automatically for all new users.
• New account creation should result immediately in a direct message or group thread of private “gift wrap” encrypted messages. This thread acts as the new user’s “first contact” with the advocate (possibly others as well) and an anchor for exploring the rest of Nostr.
• Invite “receipt” data (who invited who) should be “gift wrap” encrypted, accessible only to the advocate and new user. Clients wishing to use this data for analytics MAY request access from BOTH parties.
• Top Advocates may be calculated by the client (using data from invite receipts OR from public Nostr usage metrics), and awards may be offered.
• Advocates may also be supported by the client through access to private “advocate support” groups and communities over the Nostr network.

Support Social Onboarding for Nostr

Meet Me On Nostr is an app for sharing Nostr with friends via advocate invites. It is a reference client to demonstrate the power of Social Onboarding for Nostr. The first launch of "feature complete" client is expected in fall 2024.

This is a “bootstrap” funded project in active development. We are not grant funded or VC funded. Instead, we are looking to pay our developers by sponsorships from “Nostr adjacent” businesses who want to increase brand recognition over this new social network.

Is Your Business Nostr Adjacent?

“I’d like to advertise on Nostr but it’s “not quite ready” says our marketing team.”

“It has potential, and we have alignment, but the technology is still a bit rough.”

“Nostr is a perfect fit for our “target audience”, but there simply aren’t enough people using it.”

If your business is aligned with freedom technology, and the people who build and use Nostr, then NOW is the perfect time to sponsor Social Onboarding. Help grow Nostr’s base of trusted users and engage directly with Nostr’s most active advocates and influencers as it scales.

Release Nostr’s Superpower

When Nostr advocates are equipped and incentivized to share Nostr with their friends, nothing can stop this network from growing and growing and growing ever more secure and interconnected networks of trusted users.

Onboarding and retaining trusted users as Nostr scales will require so much more than just pointing people to “how Nostr works” content. Nostr’s true power lies dormant in the existing relationships that Nostr users already have outside of Nostr. Leveraging this power is what Social Onboarding is all about. Social Onboarding is Nostr’s superpower.

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todo-mattn #todo

Nostr 上で todo 管理する仕組み

bot と対話する？

vim-jp radio のイベント自動投稿

今欲しい要件としては、vim-jp radio のオフィシャルアカウントを作る事なのだけど、秘密鍵は別の方(Nostr にはいない)の管理としたい。代理で投稿する人間には秘密鍵は持たせたくない。 ここでは手動投稿に加え自動投稿が必要になるので、代理署名機能が必要になる。

代理署名としては NIP-46 が考えられる。NIP-46 は 3way handshake の様に機能する。

まず投稿者は bunker: という認証情報を使ってリレーに代理投稿依頼を投げる。kind は 24133 の短命イベント。 このイベントを署名者が監視(代理署名サーバ)していて同じ bunker に書かれているパスワードを使って解読、署名を行って返信する。キーはオリジナルのイベントのIDを使うので、同じ時刻の同じコンテンツでさえなければバッティングする事はない。 投稿者はその返信をリレー経由で受け取って署名済み投稿をリレーに投げるという事になる。

今回の要件を満たすかを考えた場合、Nostr にいない vim-jp radio の発案者に秘密鍵のみを渡す事を考えた場合、この代理署名サーバを常時稼働させておく必要があるという事。しかも現状は pubkey 1つに対して1つ起動する必要がある。ちょっとリソース食い。

また代理署名サーバを起動する際に秘密鍵が必要になる。この時点で初めの要件である「代理で投稿する人間には秘密鍵は持たせたくない」を満たせなくなる。特にイベント発案者が Nostr にいないならなおさらである。

という事で本件で NIP-46 を使うアイデアについては一旦保留。

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I have seen there a some tools for blogging via nostr... In a Medium type way. I've also tried npub.pro the other day. I wonder if there is something that is truly a blog, belonging to me via nostr where it's not the firehose but just posts I choose that end up there. Maybe there is a tool or method I have not seen?

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/602294

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🌟 Il Panico dei Novizi durante le Correzioni di Mercato

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*50% of the Bitcoin held with Unchained will be seized by the US government within 10 years: a thought experiment **

Let me start by saying that I believe collaborative multisig is strictly better than leaving on an exchange, an ETF, or other paper Bitcoin options. I have extensively tested collaborative multisig at the 3 most well known providers: Unchained, Casa, and Nunchuk. My participation in Bitcoin Twitter and Nostr has led me to the conclusion that KYC collaborative multisig is shockingly easy to seize. If you care about this topic I will assume you are already based enough that you need no primer on the horrid fiscal situation of the governments of the USA, EU, China, etc. A 6102 (President FDR ordering the seizure of all privately held gold) type event feels escalatingly likely in the short term, and almost inevitable in the medium term.

There are a few indisputable facts everyone must accept: Most users of collaborative multisig have at least 1 key (probably 2) at one of the following: their home, a bank safety deposit box, or other highly logical place in their immediate vicinity. Unchained multisig vaults are fully KYC. Meaning they have a list of your name, email address, and home address right next to your BTC holdings amount, 1 of 3 keys to your multisig, and even Social Security Number and more info if you use their loan or trading desk services.

Hopefully you should immediately recognize the problem. The American government is 1 warrant away from having your full identity, BTC amount, and 1 of your 3 keys. Further they are most likely 1 visit to your home or bank away from having a 2nd key, and thus control of your BTC. Further, everyone must also accept that video verification is not much better than no verification. The government could also just come to your home (where you almost certainly have 1 key) and force you to submit a transaction request to Unchained. Per their own website Unchained does not have a specific minimum waiting period to submit transaction, e.g. it could be 1-2 days if you submit on a slow Monday or it could be 3-5 days if you submit over a weekend during a crowded Mempool. Even before considering AI fakes, video verification is simply not secure. It is quite easy to have someone stand out of shot holding you and/or your family hostage. The American government also has more than enough prison capacity to hold anyone indefinitely they need to while waiting for transactions to process. Sit and ruminate on the fact that all the government needs to do to take your Bitcoin is enter your home, use their monopoly on violence, and not so politely ask you to sign with your key and request Unchained sign with theirs. After a brief delay, all your BTC is gone forever! There is a brutal cognitive dissonance in believing Bitcoin will become worth millions of dollars per coin, and simultaneously thinking the government will not bother to visit one office, a few homes, or a handful of banks for untold riches. If the government gets desperate, then large holders using KYCed collaborative multisig are a potentially appealing target. Yes it is strictly harder to seize than an ETF or on an exchange, but that doesn’t make it foolproof. The easiest target is often the overconfident one. It would likely be too difficult to discretely visit many places and hold many people for enough time to seize all coins held by Unchained, but grabbing a significant portion of the largest holders before news broke is certainly plausible. Maybe I’m underestimating Unchained and they’re willing to go to prison for life, and during a government raid would wipe their servers rather than hand them over. But would you trust that with your life savings? I would not. In my assessment for users with less technical knowledge non-KYC multisig options such as Casa and Nunchuk are strictly better than a fully doxed option like Unchained. For those with more advanced technical knowledge the potential of miniscript and timelocks in Liana presents an even more secure option, albeit with the tradeoff of additional complexity. There is no free lunch. You must decide for yourself. Just please thoughtfully consider your options.

I hope this is not taken as an attack at Unchained. I believe they are a solid Bitcoin only company doing some great work, but I also think they and their users drastically underestimate their current vulnerabilities. My hope is not to harm them in any way, but to force an uncomfortable conversation that the community needs to have. My greatest hope would be multisig makes strides in security across the industry. Taproot enabling multisigs to look like singlesigs and not placing all spending paths publicly on chain would be a great place to start. Miniscript next. These advanced security capabilities are available today via Liana and Anchorwatch. These are the next generation of multisig that the community desperately needs. They just haven’t realized it yet, but they will once a few Unchained customers publicly get their Bitcoins seized.

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Yesterday's edition https://stacker.news/items/600906/r/Undisciplined

Is it possible for these posts and comments to become top posts and comments today, if people zap them?

I'm not sure if I understand exactly how that works. Is it based on when stuff gets zapped or is it based on when it's posted?

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July 9, 2023 📅

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Bitcoin needs more Record, Comic and Book Shops

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Bitcoin needs more cultural hubs, and I'm referring to the curator/gate keeper/provocateur of everything that is of and related to the Bitcoin ethos. Even things only tertiary or tangently related.

3948 sats \ 23 comments \ @SatoshisSkeleton \ ~bitcoin

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💬 TOP COMMENT

https://stacker.news/items/206408/r/Undisciplined?commentId=206466

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Damn, heavy story in the comments about one of the founders of CloudFlare: https://www.wired.com/story/lee-holloway-devastating-decline-brilliant-young-coder/ […]

210 sats \ 1 reply \ @gmd

From Don't Take VC Funding – It Will Destroy Your Company by @hn in ~tech

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2nd place @k00b (1st hiding, presumed @siggy47)

8813 stacked \ 12.1k spent \ 0 posts \ 10 comments \ 0 referrals

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~bitcoin

everything bitcoin related

founded by @k00b on Tue May 02 2023

37.4k stacked \ 0 revenue \ 43k spent \ 63 posts \ 246 comments

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July 9, 2022 📅

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Log In With Lightning ⚡️

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So far I’ve found four apps that support Log in with Lightning so far, but pretty sure there are more: - Stacker News - LNMarkets - Kollider - Zapread

437 sats \ 24 comments \ @kr \ ~bitcoin

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https://stacker.news/items/42958/r/Undisciplined?commentId=42991

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Apparently we already have 1M 👀 I was here before that (?).

208 sats \ 0 replies \ @gms

From Daily discussion thread by @saloon in ~null

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🏆 TOP STACKER

1st place @k00b

519.4k stacked \ 5660 spent \ 6 posts \ 14 comments \ 0 referrals

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~bitcoin

everything bitcoin related

founded by @k00b on Tue May 02 2023

511.8k stacked \ 0 revenue \ 512.1k spent \ 79 posts \ 123 comments

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July 9, 2021 📅

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Paraguay set to introduce Bitcoin bill on July 14th

7 sats \ 1 comment \ @gmd \ ~bitcoin

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https://stacker.news/items/229/r/Undisciplined?commentId=243

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I'll be honest this sounds made up, but if it is, it is very good viral marketing.

1 sat \ 2 replies \ @gmd

From Casa client case study: the Tinder trap by @k00b in ~bitcoin

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1st place @k00b

2 stacked \ 41 spent \ 3 posts \ 4 comments \ 0 referrals

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~bitcoin

everything bitcoin related

founded by @k00b on Tue May 02 2023

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originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/602257

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先週、金はインフレに関するニュースと連邦準備制度理事会が9月までに金利を引き下げるという期待から、週足で上昇した。今週は主要市場が7月4日の祝日のため木曜日に休場となったため、取引日数は少なかった。投資家は今週を通じて、連邦準備制度理事会の次の政策措置を見極めるため、主要な雇用報告に注目した。

月曜日、供給管理協会のデータによると、米国の製造業は6月に3か月連続で縮小した。一部の人はこれを、米国のインフレ圧力が緩和している兆候と見ていた。インフレに対する楽観論がウォール街のセンチメントを押し上げ、ナスダックは過去最高の終値を記録し、10年国債利回りは1か月ぶりの高値となる4.478%に上昇した。金はわずか5ドル上昇して2,327ドルで取引を終えたが、銀は変わらず29.13ドルだった。

火曜日、連邦準備制度理事会のジェローム・パウエル議長はポルトガルで開かれた欧州中央銀行の会議で講演した。同議長は米国が「ディスインフレ」の道を進んでいるようだと指摘したが、利下げを検討する前にさらなるデータが必要だと強調した。パウエル議長の講演後、株価は上昇し、S&P 500 は 0.6% 上昇して史上初めて 5,500 を超えて引けた。ナスダック総合指数も新たな最高値を記録した。

労働統計局の新たなデータによると、5 月の求人数は 814 万件で、予想の 792 万件を上回ったため、火曜日も国債利回りは高止まりした。利回り上昇とドル高にもかかわらず、金と銀は火曜日にそれぞれ 2,334 ドルと 29.70 ドルで小幅高で引けた。

水曜日、ADP は、米国企業が 6 月に 15 万件の新規雇用を増やしたと報告したが、予想の 16 万件には及ばなかった。さらに、失業保険申請件数データによると、先週の失業保険申請件数は4,000件増加し、2年半ぶりの高水準に達した。

ドル指数と国債利回りは雇用ニュースを受けて下落し、貴金属を支えた。水曜日の終値までに銀は4％上昇し、重要な心理的水準である30ドルを回復、一方金は1か月ぶりの高値である2,357ドルに達した。

金は、米国の雇用データがさらに期待外れだったことを受けて、本日も上昇を続け、9月のFRB利下げ期待を強めた。現時点で、金は1か月ぶりの高値である2,389ドルで、週ベースで3％の上昇となっている。銀も雇用ニュースを受けて急上昇し、現在は週ベースで7％上昇し、1オンスあたり31.21ドルとなっている。

利下げ期待も株価を押し上げ、S&P 500は本日、新たな記録的な終値を記録し、指数は年初来で約17％上昇した。ナスダック総合指数は過去最高の18,352.76で取引を終えた。本日の取引終了時点で、S&P 500とナスダック総合指数はそれぞれ1.4%と2.6%の週間上昇を記録したが、ダウ工業株30種平均は週間で0.73%と比較的控えめな上昇となった。

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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Described as the "biggest theft in history," today's series tells the story of the transformation of the global system from a gold-backed system to one heavily reliant on floating exchange rates: the Nixon Shock.

In July 1944, a crucial conference was held that would be pivotal in shaping the events of our story today: the Bretton Woods Conference. The conference aimed to achieve global financial stability and resulted in the establishment of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). One of the key outcomes of the conference was the provision to fix the exchange rate of the dollar against gold.

‏In order to establish a unified currency for international transactions, the United States committed to redeeming gold for dollars to any requesting party, as it held the largest global gold reserves at that time, estimated to be two-thirds of the world's gold reserves.

Thus, the dollar became a representation of gold in paper form. As a result, countries accumulated large amounts of dollars in their reserves over the years, strengthening the dollar's centrality among other currencies.

‏However, due to the costs of the Vietnam War and the inflation it caused in the United States, the US was forced to print more dollars without informing other countries, thus bypassing its ability to maintain the agreed exchange rate under Bretton Woods, which was $35 per ounce of gold.

In August 1971, under the slogan "To create a new prosperity without war," President Richard Nixon announced the end of the conversion of the US dollar into gold, effectively disregarding the Bretton Woods Agreement. Thus, the dollar became simply a fiat currency backed by the strength of the US economy.

It was a major shock on a global scale. Countries faced two choices: either accept the new reality or dispose of the mountains of dollars they had accumulated in their central banks over the past two and a half decades. This forced governments to engage globally with the dollar, and the existing system was replaced with a new floating exchange rate regime governed by supply and demand forces.

Despite the dollar's decline in value against gold since then, with an ounce now worth over $1800, the dollar has proven its centrality and strength among other currencies. Many countries still tie the fate of their currency to the dollar.

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Property to rent in Wolverhampton, Codsall, or Wombourne comes with its own set of responsibilities and considerations, particularly when it comes to ensuring safety and security. Whether you're a tenant or a landlord, prioritizing these aspects not only enhances peace of mind but also ensures a pleasant living experience. Here’s how you can ensure the safety and security of a rental property in these areas.

Secure Locks and Entry Points One of the fundamental aspects of houses to rent codsall security is having secure locks on all entry points. This includes the main doors, windows, and any additional entrances. Ensure that all locks are in good working condition and consider upgrading to more secure options if necessary. Landlords should check and maintain these regularly to uphold the property's security standards.

Neighborhood and Community Safety When considering a Property to rent in Wombourne research the neighborhood's safety reputation. Look into local crime rates, community initiatives, and the general atmosphere of the area. Choosing a property in a well-maintained and safe neighborhood contributes significantly to overall security.

Adequate Lighting Proper lighting is essential for both safety and security. Adequate exterior lighting around the property, especially near entry points and pathways, can deter intruders and enhance visibility during nighttime. Consider installing motion-sensor lights to automatically illuminate dark areas when motion is detected, providing an added layer of security.

Alarm Systems and Security Features Depending on the property and the area, installing an alarm system or security features such as CCTV cameras can significantly enhance security. These systems not only deter potential intruders but also provide a means of monitoring the property remotely. Tenants should discuss with landlords about existing security measures or explore options for additional security if needed.

Tenant Responsibilities Tenants also play a vital role in maintaining the security of their rental home. This includes locking doors and windows when leaving the property, not sharing keys or access codes with unauthorized individuals, and being vigilant about suspicious activities in the neighborhood. Clear communication with landlords regarding any security concerns ensures a collaborative effort towards maintaining a secure living environment.

Legal and Insurance Considerations Both landlords and tenants should be aware of their legal responsibilities concerning property security. Landlords must comply with local safety regulations and ensure that the property meets all necessary safety standards. Tenants should consider renters' insurance to protect their personal belongings in case of theft or damage.

Conclusion Ensuring the safety and security of a rental house in Wolverhampton, Codsall, or Wombourne requires proactive measures and collaboration between landlords and tenants.

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🐰 Offerta di acquisto da Justin Sun

🐰 Justin Sun, fondatore di Tron, ha fatto un'offerta pubblica per acquistare tutti i Bitcoin detenuti dal governo tedesco. Questa mossa strategica potrebbe consolidare ulteriormente la sua posizione nel mercato crypto.

🐰 Strategia di mercato

🐰 L'offerta di Sun potrebbe rappresentare una manovra per rafforzare Tron e aumentare la sua influenza nel settore delle criptovalute. Se accettata, questa operazione potrebbe stabilire un precedente importante per le transazioni di grandi volumi tra entità governative e privati.

🐰 Attesa e speculazione

🐰 La comunità crypto attende con interesse la risposta del governo tedesco. Se l'offerta sarà accettata, potrebbe avere un impatto significativo sul mercato di Bitcoin, dando una bella spinta ottimistica al rialzo e su come vengono gestiti gli asset digitali a livello istituzionale.

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Nos últimos dias, Donald Trump tem demonstrado apoio ao #bitcoin. Eu tenho muitas dúvidas sobre esta repentina mudança de opinião, Trump não dá ponto sem nó. Não devem passar de meras promessa eleitorais.

Ele ao mesmo tempo continua a dizer que fará tudo para defender o dólar, ele é muito protecionista da economia dos EUA. Mas ao defender o Bitcoin entra em contradição com a defesa do dólar, porque são dois coisas antagónicas.

Donald Trump na Convenção Nacional Libertária:

"I will ensure that the future of crypto and #Bitcoin will be made in the USA…I will support the right to self custody to the nations 50 million crypto holders."

"Vou garantir que o futuro da criptografia e #Bitcoin será feito nos EUA… Apoiarei o direito à autocustódia para os 50 milhões de detentores de criptografia da nação."

https://twitter.com/WatcherGuru/status/1794540423882432606

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"I will keep Elizabeth Warren and her goons away from your #Bitcoin and I will never allow the creation of a CBDC"

“Vou manter Elizabeth Warren e seus capangas longe de você #Bitcoin e nunca permitirei a criação de um CBDC”

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Trump promete comutar a sentença de Ross Ulbricht se for eleito presidente.

"He's already served 11 years. We're going to get him home."

"Ele já cumpriu 11 anos. Vamos levá-lo para casa."

Curiosamente quando Trump foi presidente dos EUA, tinha a possibilidade mas nunca comutou Ulbricht ou o Assange. Nestes 4 anos, nada mudou no caso do Ulbricht, está tudo igual, o porquê desta mudança repentina de opinião?

Trump é político puro, possivelmente é apenas uma promessa eleitoral, depois de eleito será tudo esquecido. Isto são apenas palavras para cativar um eleitorado jovem e 50 milhões já é uma percentagem relevante.

Palavras, leva-as o vento...

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Sou um grande defensor que é necessário a entrada de sangue novo na política, são muito poucos os jovens que conseguem se destacar. A classe política está muito envelhecida, os jovens têm pouco interesse na participação pública. Nestas eleições europeias, surgem dois candidatos jovens, um é incongruente e o outro nem consigo o classificar.

O Bogalho, além da idiotice das 7 quinas, há meia dúzia de anos era contra a UE e agora é candidato ao parlamento europeu, bastante incongruente.

Agora vamos ao Francisco Paupério, candidato pelo partido Livre, que foi eleito de uma maneira muito peculiar. Eu até simpatizo com Rui Tavares, apesar de concordar pouco com as suas ideias. São mais as vezes que discordo que concordo, mas eu acho que é um tipo inteligente, é congruente no seu pensamento e nas suas ideias, é um bom contraditório. Mas o Paupério não tem nada que se compare com o Rui Tavares, e ontem num debate político televisivo para as europeias foi o pináculo da idiotice.

Paupério disse:

Estima-se que, até 2050, vão existir 200 milhões de refugiados climáticos. Esses refugiados climáticos vêm, sobretudo, das zonas do Médio Oriente e do norte de África e vão ter o objetivo de chegar à União Europeia, à procura da liberdade e da democracia que tanto defendemos.

https://twitter.com/VascoMelo76/status/1790260984189272187

Na mesma frase ele consegue contradizer-se, dizendo que são “refugiados climáticos”, mas logo a seguir diz que estes vêm para a Europa à procura de Liberdade e Democracia.

Afinal são “refugiados climáticos” ou são “refugiados políticos”? Porque a justificação que ele apresentou, é por motivos políticos e não climáticos.

Na realidade estes 200 milhões, não são “refugiados climáticos”, nem “refugiados políticos” e nem refugiados são, são apenas emigrantes por motivos económicos, apenas isso, pessoas que procuram construir uma melhor vida para si e para a sua família.

200 milhões, correspondia a um aumento de 50% na população da UE, é completamente incomportável. Os EUA também estão numa situação similar, e os políticos de ambos não conseguem arranjar uma solução. Os políticos não procuram soluções para o problema, apenas paliativos. Não atacam a causa, mas sim o sintoma.

A abertura de fronteiras não é solução, como a construção de muros ou fronteiras mais musculadas, deportações também não é a solução, são apenas paliativos. Estas pessoas estão desesperadas, preferem arriscar a sua vida em vez de ficarem no seu país natal. São pessoas que atravessam o mar mediterrâneo em jangadas ou barcos de borracha, nos EUA percorrem milhares de quilómetros, desde da América do Sul, ultrapassam desertos. Não vai ser um muro ou uma fronteira que os vai desmobilizar, eles vão entrar de qualquer jeito.

Esta gente são emigrantes económicos, a única solução é melhorar a condição económica dos seus países de origem. Se esses países estiverem bem economicamente, as pessoas têm menos motivos para emigrar ou emigram para um país vizinho que esteja melhor economicamente. A economia destes países tem se degradado nas últimas duas décadas, após 2020 ainda se acentuou mais. Estes países sempre tiveram problemas internos, mas agora agravaram-se fortemente com a expansão monetária do dólar nas duas últimas décadas.

Como o dólar é a moeda de reserva mundial, os EUA ao expandir a sua moeda “exportam” inflação para o mundo inteiro. Além da exportação de inflação, a taxa de juro elevada, os bonds elevados, toda esta política monetária desastrosa está a sugar a riqueza de todos os países do mundo. Os mais afetados são os países mais pobres, além da inflação do dólar, sofre de uma forte desvalorização da sua própria moeda, tem como consequência uma inflação galopante. É o efeito Cantillon a nível global, destruindo por completo as economias mais débeis. As crises são tão severas que as pessoas veem a emigração como a única solução.

Curiosamente os EUA estão a sofrer de um problema que eles próprios criaram, quem semeia ventos colhe tempestades.

A única solução é corrigir a política monetária.

Fix the Money, Fix the World!

Voltando ao Paupério e para finalizar. Aquela declaração é simplesmente uma idiotice. É impossível acolher dignamente, integrar essas pessoas, ter casas para eles, quando os números são dessa magnitude. É simplesmente impossível.

Isso não está relacionado com racismo ou nacionalismo, é simplesmente bom senso, equilíbrio. Portugal recebeu 1 milhão nos últimos anos e já está a rebentar pelas costuras, como ficará o país se receber mais 4 milhões? nem quero imaginar.

Ontem ouvi um caso de um T0, onde vivem 9 pessoas, é inacreditável, como é possível viver tanta gente numa casa tão pequena. Isto não é digno para ninguém.

Cada vez mais estou receoso no futuro de Portugal.

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Welcome to The Refinery.

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, Christ, The Head Of The Church.

Our Scriptures today are, Colossians 1:9-23 NKJV

Preeminence of Christ

9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 

10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 

11 strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; 

12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. 

13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 

16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 

17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. 

18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. Reconciled in Christ

19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 

20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.

21 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 

22 in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight— 

23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.

Introduction.

Paul was concerned about making clear the relationship of Christ with His people.

Sometimes his emphasis was on Christ’s people, His church, as His body.

At other times, Paul’s emphasis was on Christ as the head, or Lord, of His church.

The later emphasis is true of our text, “He is the head of the body, the church.”

This simple but profound text has three down to earth meanings for us.

1. The absolute primacy of Christ in His church.

Christ’s people must understand this, subscribe to it, and glory in it.

His interests are supreme, His cause comes first, His will is primary.

To the world the church is a convenient group of respectable people to be used, when the occasion arises, to serve the interests of the world.

Actually, the church is to serve only the interests, purposes, and will of Christ, to put Him first.

When in the church we put our own interests ahead of the interests of Christ, we dishonour Him as the head.

The question we need to ask ourselves is not, “How will this affect me?” But “What will be the result for Christ’s cause? Will this promote or injure? Will this serve His best interests or defeat them?”

When in the church we put human sentiment ahead of the interests of Christ, we dishonour Him as head.

Sometimes services are conducted that have little to do with the gospel but make a powerful appeal to sentiment.

People respond to these appeals with enthusiasm that shames our response to the simple appeal of the gospel.

When we let human sentiment become a more powerful force in our church life than our love for and loyalty to Christ, we are not putting Christ first, we are not letting him be the head of His church.

When in the church we put the interests and claims of the world ahead of Christ, we dishonour Him as head.

The worlds interests do have some claim on us, but not first claim.

Matthew 6:33, But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Christ’s claims are first always.

Yet the cry of the majority of our church members is, “Don’t you know I’ve got to make a living?”

What they are really saying is, “I am only in this world on a business trip. If I can find a little time to spare, I’ll use it to serve the Lord.”

To a man who put a worldly claim first, Jesus said in Luke 9:62, But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”

When in the church we put the desire to please people ahead of the desire to please Christ, we dishonour Him as head.

Genuine harmony in a church is a vital necessity.

Paul told the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 5:13, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

Yet there is a spurious, superficial sort of harmony in the church, bought at the expense of pleasing people instead of Christ, that doesn’t mean a thing except the defeat of the highest purposes of the gospel.

Some in the church are childish emotionally.

Their feelings will be hurt anyway.

In Christ’s church, we are not to be slappers of backs and dispensers of sugar cubes.

We are to serve the interests of Christ.

2. The absolute authority of Christ over His church.

Christ is the supreme ruler of His church on earth.

No one else is, nor could be.

Since His authority is supreme, since His church is answerable only to Him, three inescapable implications follow.

Firstly a New Testament church must be a pure democracy, a democratic body. 

This is inescapable.

Answerable only to Christ, who is the head, every member must be equal in rank, privilege, and power with every other member.

Jesus said, in Matthew 23:8, But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren.

There are to be no ruling officials in the church.

Secondly, a New Testament church must be independent and self sufficient.

Since Christ is the head of the church, the doctrine of the autonomy of the local church not only makes sense, it is also necessary.

Since churches owe their supreme and individual allegiance to Christ, they must not accept rule from one another or any other kind of earthly rule.

If Christ is the head of His church, no one else can be.

This teaching denies all ecclesiastical systems that would substitute the rule of man for the rule of Christ.

It also mandates that the church should not be subservient to or united in anyway with the state.

The sphere of the church is entirely spiritual and answerable only to Christ.

Thirdly, New Testament churches, though independent of one another, must cooperate with one another in Christ’s program.

Since Christ is the head of the church, He is the head of every local New Testament church.

He has a program, and He can direct churches in that program.

Churches working together under the leadership of Christ, the head, do not surrender their sovereign rights in cooperating with one another, they exercise them.

The whole program, therefore, both within and among the churches ought to be characterised by harmony, unity, and purpose.

3. The absolute dependence of Christ’s church on Christ.

Just as the human body is helpless and lifeless apart from the head, so the church is helpless and lifeless apart from Christ.

On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus gently warned His disciples, in John 15:5, “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

Do we not devise and promote and try to carry on programs that are of men and not of Christ?

In our modern day we speak of “the program of the church.”

But apart from Christ, the church has no program and no power to conceive or to execute a program.

The church is completely dependant on Him.

Conclusion.

“He is the head of the body, the church.”

How can we as individuals apply this text to our lives?

Since the body is composed of members, Christ must be the head of every member of the body.

Let each one of us ask, “Are His interests primary in my life? Is His rule over me complete? Is my faith in Him implicit?”

Until next time

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🪐 Segnali di capitolazione dei miner: un'analisi di CryptoQuant

🤕 CryptoQuant ha recentemente segnalato un fenomeno noto come “capitolazione dei miner”, suggerendo che questo potrebbe indicare che il prezzo di Bitcoin ha raggiunto il suo punto più basso. La capitolazione si verifica quando i miner vendono grandi quantità di Bitcoin a causa di difficoltà economiche.

🪐 Impatto della capitolazione sui prezzi

🤕 La capitolazione dei miner è vista come un segnale tecnico che può preludere a una ripresa dei prezzi. Quando i miner vendono i loro Bitcoin in condizioni avverse, questo può essere interpretato come l’ultimo atto di un ciclo ribassista, precedendo una fase di crescita.

🪐 Prospettive future per Bitcoin

🤕 CryptoQuant osserva che storicamente, la capitolazione dei miner ha preceduto i rialzi di prezzo. Questo potrebbe essere il segnale che Bitcoin sta per entrare in una nuova fase di crescita, con il potenziale per una ripresa robusta dei prezzi nei mesi a venire.

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Local-first architecture is a relatively new pattern in software development. While it offers numerous benefits, it also presents several significant challenges. This article will explore the darker aspects of local-first architecture and why it can be more complex than expected.

Unlearning Old Patterns

One of the initial hurdles with local-first architecture is unlearning established patterns and adapting to new ones. Since local-first is still in its early stages, developers often need robust frameworks or clear blueprints, making the development process more complex and challenging.

Synchronization Complexity

Synchronization is a significant challenge in local-first architecture. Unlike cloud-based solutions, where data synchronization is handled mainly for the user, local-first setups require complex synchronization protocols to ensure data consistency across devices. Building a reliable synchronization layer is both mind-boggling and resource-intensive.

Blocking Operations

In local-first architecture, blocking operations are extremely difficult to implement. Because the data is stored locally on the user’s device, there is no straightforward way to prevent users from performing certain actions. Developers must create hybrid solutions to simulate blocking operations, adding another layer of complexity.

Data Materialization

Every local-first application stores its own copy of the data, leading to issues with data materialization. If access needs to be revoked from a device, the locally stored data remains, complicating permission management. Implementing solutions like self-destructing data or other mechanisms to handle this issue is crucial but challenging.

Versions and Upgrades

Handling different versions and upgrades in a local-first setup can be problematic. Ensuring that all devices are running compatible versions of the software and data synchronization protocols adds to the complexity of maintaining the system.

Early Adoption Challenges

As a relatively new pattern, local-first architecture comes with the challenges of early adoption. Developers often find themselves pioneering solutions for unique problems, sometimes without mainstream support or tools. This can be isolating and requires significant effort to build custom tools and solve bespoke issues.

Conclusion

Despite these challenges, the benefits of local-first architecture can outweigh the difficulties. The promise of data ownership, improved privacy, and offline capabilities continues to drive interest and adoption. While the dark sides of local-first architecture are significant, the bright sides provide compelling reasons to continue exploring and developing this innovative approach.

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Yes, you can buy crypto on Bitfinex. Bitfinex offers a user-friendly platform for purchasing a wide variety of cryptocurrencies. To get started, you need to create an account and complete the necessary verification steps. Once your account is set up, you can deposit funds using various payment methods and then use those funds to buy crypto on Bitfinex. The platform provides advanced trading options and tools, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced traders. So, if you're looking to enter the crypto market, Bitfinex is a reliable option to buy crypto.

Can I buy USDT on Bitfinex?

Yes, you can buy crypto on Bitfinex. Bitfinex offers a user-friendly platform that allows you to purchase a wide range of cryptocurrencies. To get started, you need to create an account, complete the necessary KYC verification, and deposit funds into your account. Once your account is funded, you can easily navigate to the trading section and place buy orders for your desired cryptocurrencies. Bitfinex provides various trading pairs and advanced trading features, making it a popular choice for both beginners and experienced traders looking to buy crypto.

Is Bitfinex safe?

Bitfinex is considered a reputable cryptocurrency exchange known for its advanced trading features, liquidity, and wide range of supported cryptocurrencies. Established in 2012, Bitfinex has built a strong track record, though it has faced challenges, including security breaches in the past. Despite these incidents, Bitfinex has taken significant measures to enhance its security protocols and restore user confidence.

When you use Bitfinex to buy cryptocurrencies, it's important to follow best practices for security. This includes enabling two-factor authentication (2FA), using strong passwords, and keeping a portion of your funds in cold storage for added safety. Additionally, staying informed about the platform's updates and security features can help ensure a safer trading experience.

Overall, while no exchange is completely risk-free, Bitfinex has made substantial efforts to provide a secure environment for its users. Therefore, if you plan to "Bitfinex buy" cryptocurrencies, it is generally considered safe, provided you take appropriate precautions.

Is Binance better than Bitfinex? Is Bitfinex allowed in the US?

Is Binance Better than Bitfinex?

Comparing Binance and Bitfinex depends on various factors such as user preferences, trading features, fees, security, and supported cryptocurrencies. Here are some key points to consider:

Binance:

1. User Base and Volume: Binance has one of the largest user bases and trading volumes in the cryptocurrency industry. This provides high liquidity and tight spreads.
2. Range of Services: Binance offers a wide range of services including spot trading, futures trading, staking, savings, and more.
3. Fees: Binance is known for its competitive trading fees, which can be further reduced using BNB, its native token.
4. User Interface: The platform is user-friendly with both a basic and advanced interface, catering to beginners and experienced traders.
5. Security: Binance has robust security measures including SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users) to protect user funds in extreme cases.
6. Support: Extensive support for various cryptocurrencies and trading pairs.

Bitfinex:

1. Advanced Trading Features: Bitfinex offers a variety of advanced trading options including margin trading, lending, and OTC services.
2. Professional Tools: The platform is geared towards professional traders with tools like advanced charting and high customization.
3. Liquidity: Bitfinex also provides high liquidity, especially in BTC/USD pairs, which is crucial for large-volume traders.
4. Fees: Competitive fee structure, with lower fees for high-volume traders.
5. Security: Bitfinex has faced security breaches in the past but has since implemented comprehensive security measures to safeguard user assets.

Is Bitfinex Allowed in the US?

Bitfinex is not allowed to provide its services to US residents. Due to regulatory constraints, US citizens and residents are restricted from using the platform. Bitfinex has a separate platform, Bitfinex Securities, which complies with regulations for offering tokenized securities, but this is also not accessible to US residents.

Bitfinex Buy

When looking to purchase cryptocurrencies, many traders consider various factors such as fees, security, and available trading pairs. For those seeking to buy on Bitfinex, it's important to understand the platform's offerings and restrictions.

Bitfinex Buy: Bitfinex allows users to buy a wide range of cryptocurrencies with USD and other supported fiat currencies. The platform offers a straightforward process for purchasing digital assets, catering to both novice and experienced traders. However, US residents must look for alternative exchanges due to Bitfinex's regulatory limitations in the US market.

In conclusion, whether Binance or Bitfinex is better depends on your specific trading needs. Binance is highly versatile with extensive services and user-friendly features, while Bitfinex caters more to professional traders with advanced tools and higher liquidity for major pairs. For US residents, Binance remains a viable option, while Bitfinex's services are not available.

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Introduction

The concept of “local-first” in software architecture is gaining traction among developers and business leaders. This approach, which prioritizes executing tasks on user devices rather than relying heavily on centralized cloud servers, offers numerous benefits for businesses and product development. In this article, we will explore the key advantages of local-first architecture and how it can significantly impact business operations and product delivery.

1. Cost Reduction

One of the most apparent benefits of adopting a local-first approach is the reduction in computational costs. By offloading processing tasks to user devices, companies can drastically cut down on the expenses associated with cloud infrastructure. A notable example comes from a local-first conference in Berlin, where it was revealed that a company ran an entire cluster on just two cores of two machines. This highlights the potential savings on cloud services and the associated costs of maintaining large-scale server operations.

2. Faster Iteration and Delivery

Local-first architecture simplifies the development process, allowing teams to iterate and deliver new features more rapidly. By reducing the complexity of the codebase and minimizing the need for server-side error handling and network latency issues, developers can focus more on building and refining features. This streamlined development experience leads to happier, more productive developers and faster time-to-market for new product features.

3. Improved Development Experience

The local-first approach enhances the overall development experience by lowering cognitive load and simplifying debugging. Developers can easily share the state of an application by exchanging local changes, leading to more efficient problem-solving and collaboration. This improved experience not only boosts developer morale but also reduces expenses related to employee retention and hiring, as happier developers are less likely to leave their jobs.

4. Customization and Experimentation

Local-first architecture allows for greater customization and experimentation. Since the data and software run locally, businesses can tailor their products to specific customer needs without the constraints of a centralized system. This flexibility enables companies to offer personalized experiences and quickly test new features or ideas in isolated environments, further driving innovation and customer satisfaction.

5. Enhanced User Experience

From a user perspective, local-first applications offer significant advantages. Users benefit from reduced latency, no reliance on constant internet connectivity, and the ability to use applications offline. These improvements lead to a smoother and more reliable user experience, which can be a key differentiator in a competitive market.

6. Compliance and Data Privacy

Local-first architecture simplifies compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR. Since data is stored and processed on user devices, businesses can avoid the complexities and costs associated with ensuring cloud-based compliance. Users have full control over their data, making it easier to manage data deletion requests and other privacy concerns.

Challenges and Future Considerations

While local-first architecture presents numerous benefits, it also comes with its own set of challenges. Tasks that are straightforward in a cloud-based setup, such as blocking users or managing complex operations, can be more difficult to implement locally. These challenges will be addressed in future discussions, but the overall benefits make local-first a compelling approach for many businesses.

Conclusion

Adopting a local-first approach can lead to significant business benefits, including cost savings, faster development cycles, improved developer and user experiences, and easier compliance with data privacy regulations. As technology continues to evolve, local-first architecture offers a promising path for companies looking to innovate and stay competitive in the digital landscape. For more insights and detailed discussions on local-first architecture, follow industry experts on platforms like LinkedIn and Medium, and stay tuned for future updates.

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Hey everyone,

Just wanted to give you a quick update on my travels. Unfortunately, I haven't been doing much exploring lately. I had a bit of an accident a few days ago while crossing the street in the dark.

Since then, I've been mostly relaxing at the hostel, trying to keep my foot off it as much as possible. My daily routine has been pretty simple: wake up, shower, clean the wounds, grab breakfast, and then catch up on some work on my laptop. Not exactly the adventure I was hoping for, but hopefully it'll give my foot the rest it needs to heal quickly.

Speaking of the accident, let's just say it was a good reminder about the importance of being prepared, especially when traveling in Africa. Here, reliable access to electricity and Wi-Fi isn't always a guarantee. Luckily, the hostel I'm staying at has both, which is a real plus. However, frequent power outages are common, and having a flashlight is a lifesaver – literally!

In my case, the power was out when I tried to cross the street. Because I couldn't see a thing, I decided to walk to a crosswalk for better visibility. Big mistake. There was a curb at the crosswalk that I completely missed in the darkness. Tripped, fell, and ended up hurting my foot, knee, and hands.

Thankfully, the damage wasn't too severe. My knee and hands just had some minor scrapes, but my toes took the brunt of the fall. The hostel, unfortunately, didn't have a first-aid kit, but a kind fellow traveler from Egypt came to the rescue with some antiseptic fluid. Huge thanks to him for that!

Since the accident, I've been keeping the wounds open to the air, but today I noticed some signs of infection. So, I ventured out to a larger pharmacy to pick up some supplies and some disinfectant spray. Hopefully, this will help clear things up.

On a brighter note, the hostel has a fantastic rooftop bar and restaurant with Wi-Fi, which has become my hangout spot for the past few days. The view isn't too bad either!

Lesson Learned: Always take your flashlight out of your bag when it's dark outside, no matter how confident you feel. A little extra caution can go a long way in preventing accidents. From now on, my flashlight is coming out of my bag at dusk – no exceptions!

In the picture, you'll see my temporary workspace. I've spared you the close-up of my toes – trust me, it's not pretty!

Thanks for reading everyone, and have a great day!

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Chef's notes

Sprinkle a pinch of salt in a bowl. Sift 275 grams of flour above it. Make a well in the center of the flour and sprinkle the yeast into it. Add 50 grams of butter, 25 grams of sugar, and the egg. Pour in the milk and knead the dough with the mixer or by hand into a smooth dough. If necessary, add a bit more flour if the dough is too sticky. Form the dough into a ball. Let the dough rise covered with cling film at room temperature for 1 hour.

Peel the apples. Cut the apples and apricots into pieces. Cook the fruit with 150 grams of sugar and 50 ml of water in 15 minutes into a thick compote. Let this fruit filling cool.

Knead the dough again briefly and roll it out to a round sheet of about 28-30 cm in diameter, so that it fits well over the baking tin. Press the dough into the tin and press it well into the corners. Let the dough rise again for 10 minutes and cut off the excess edges.

Spread the fruit filling over the dough.

Mix the rest of the flour with the remaining 100 grams of butter and 100 grams of sugar and knead it with your fingers into a crumbly mixture. Sprinkle this crumble mixture over the fruit filling. Bake the tart in the preheated oven at 200°C for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

Variations: Only apple? Make this tart with 1 kilo of apples. High or low? You can also bake the crumble tart in a low tart tin of 30 cm diameter. If the fruit filling is a bit too voluminous, you can make double the crumble mixture and sprinkle it over the larger surface area.

Additional needs: Mixer with dough hooks or food processor Cling film Round baking tin with a diameter of 28-30 cm, greased

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 45 min + 1 hour Rising
• 🍳 Cook time: 30 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 375 grams flour
• 1 packet dried yeast (7 grams)
• 125 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 275 grams sugar
• 1 egg
• 100 ml milk, at room temperature
• 500 grams apples
• 500 grams apricots (fresh or from a can)

Directions

1. Sprinkle a pinch of salt in a bowl. Sift 275 grams of flour above it. Make a well in the center of the flour and sprinkle the yeast into it. Add 50 grams of butter, 25 grams of sugar, and the egg. Pour in the milk and knead the dough with the mixer or by hand into a smooth dough. If necessary, add a bit more flour if the dough is too sticky. Form the dough into a ball. Let the dough rise covered with cling film at room temperature for 1 hour.
2. Peel the apples. Cut the apples and apricots into pieces. Cook the fruit with 150 grams of sugar and 50 ml of water in 15 minutes into a thick compote. Let this fruit filling cool.
3. Knead the dough again briefly and roll it out to a round sheet of about 28-30 cm in diameter, so that it fits well over the baking tin. Press the dough into the tin and press it well into the corners. Let the dough rise again for 10 minutes and cut off the excess edges.
4. Spread the fruit filling over the dough.

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Chef's notes

More information about its origins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soda_bread

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 45 min
• 🍽️ Servings: 4-8

Ingredients

• 500 gr whole grain flour
• 450 ml butter milk
• 10 gr (sea)salt
• 15 gr baking soda (not US's "baking powder") (also known as sodium bicarbonate)
• a bit of butter or olive oil

Directions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 220°C
2. Put all flour in a bowl with baking soda and salt. Mix it well.
3. Create a hole in the middle and pour all butter milk in the center.
4. Stir it from the centre and slowly mixing all together until you get a dough.
5. When mixed, the dough is sticky. Use all purpose flour on counter and bulge to the same size as your skillet.
6. Use a bit of butter or olive oil to wet the skillet to prevent sticky bread. And put the dough in your skillet.
7. Add a but of flour on top of the dough and then cut lightly a X.
8. Bake for ±45 min on 220°C until done (inside temperature must be at least 95°C). Turn up the heat for the last 5 min to get a crust.
9. Let the bread cool down a bit before taking it out the skillet, and let it cool down even more before eating.
10. Donate some sats to me if you like this recipe.

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Pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a significant step towards achieving professional excellence and career growth. However, the journey is not without its challenges. One of the primary hurdles MBA students face is the multitude of assignments that require a deep understanding of business concepts, analytical skills, and the ability to articulate ideas effectively. This is where expert guidance becomes invaluable. In this article, we explore the importance of MBA assignment solutions and how expert assistance can lead to academic excellence.

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MBA programs are designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge in various business domains, including finance, marketing, human resources, operations, and strategy. Assignments in these programs are crafted to test a student's grasp of these subjects and their ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. Typical MBA assignments include case studies, research papers, business reports, and presentations.

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Yesterday's edition https://stacker.news/items/599828/r/Undisciplined

I had no idea SN was already discussing higher posting/comment fees two years ago. For the newer folks, it used to just be 1 sat to post anything.

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Anita Posch Has Good News About Africa

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It’s amazing to see how the Bitcoin adoption has been growing in African countries. There was only one initiative I knew of in 2020, when I visited Zimbabwe and Botswana. That was the Satoshicentre in Gaborone founded by Alakanani Itireleng. Together we organized a meetup at the university, where I held a Bitcoin talk. Now there are communities like the Bitcoin Cowries in Ghana, Bitcoin Dada in Kenya, Bitcoin for Fairness in Zambia, Bitcoin Ekasi and Bitcoin Ubuntu in South Africa and the new Bitcoin Innovation Hub in Uganda. In the next few years we’ll see tremendous growth. Exciting!

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this is how it be

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Link to https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/25524

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https://stacker.news/items/42602/r/Undisciplined?commentId=42634

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I think raising posting/comment fees to reduce bad content is reasonable. 10 sats seems like a good starting point.

A cool side-effect is that by raising posting and comment fees, Stacker News will also have far more sats to give back to the best us […]

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July 8, 2021 📅

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Casa client case study: the Tinder trap

Link to https://blog.keys.casa/casa-client-case-study-the-tinder-trap/

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https://stacker.news/items/231/r/Undisciplined?commentId=232

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Kevin Mulcrone has a twitter thread on the release and explains how his bitcoin based license works https://twitter.com/KayBeSee/status/1413162687379296256. […]

1 sat \ 0 replies \ @k00b

From Lily Wallet: A Slick Open Source Wallet with a Bitcoin Business Model by @k00b in ~bitcoin

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Bitcoin Optech #310: BOLT11 Invoice Field for Blinded Paths The latest issue of Bitcoin Optech's newsletter discusses the disclosure of 10 vulnerabilities affecting old versions of Bitcoin Core and presents a proposal for BOLT11 invoices to include blinded paths. Readers are invited to join an audio recap discussion of this newsletter with special guest Antoine Poinsot on Twitter Spaces at a specified date and time.

Satonomics: FOSS, Bitcoin-only Alternative to Glassnode (1 min) Satonomics is a free, open-source suite of tools for computing, distributing, and displaying on-chain data for the Bitcoin network. The tool generates heterogeneous datasets that can be used for various purposes, such as network health checks, gaining insights into the current or past state of the network, or trading. The project is in early stages of development and is currently split into three parts: a parser that computes datasets from the blockchain, a small server that creates routes to access these datasets via an API, and a web app that displays the datasets in charts. The developer believes it is important for anyone to have free access to and be able to verify and visualize data from the network.

Bitcoin Optech

Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #310 (11 min) The text is about the disclosure of 10 vulnerabilities affecting old versions of Bitcoin Core, specifically versions before 0.21.0. Here are brief summaries of the first five vulnerabilities:

1. Remote code execution due to bug in miniupnpc: A remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in the miniupnpc library that was used by Bitcoin Core versions before 0.11.1 for UPnP functionality. The bug could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on nodes running the affected software.
2. Node crash DoS from multiple peers with large messages: Before Bitcoin Core 0.10.1, if every peer sent a maximum-size P2P message at roughly the same time, it would force a node to allocate up to 4GB of memory, potentially causing a crash.
3. Censorship of unconfirmed transactions: Before Bitcoin Core 0.21.0, if the first peer delayed responding to a node's request for a new transaction and then sent 50,000 announcements of other transactions (possibly all bogus), it could permanently prevent the node from ever receiving the original transaction.
4. Unbound ban list CPU/memory DoS: Bitcoin Core PR #15617 added code that checked every IP address banned by the local node up to 2,500 times whenever a P2P getaddr message was received. If an attacker controlled a large number of IP addresses, each getaddr request could consume an excessive amount of CPU and memory, potentially causing a crash.
5. Netsplit from excessive time adjustment: Older versions of Bitcoin Core allowed their clocks to be skewed by an average of the time reported by the first 200 peers they connected to. A combination of two bugs could allow an attacker to skew the victim's clock more than two hours into the past, potentially causing them to ignore blocks with accurate timestamps.

The text also mentions a proposal to allow BOLT11 invoices to include blinded paths and includes regular sections about new releases and notable changes to popular Bitcoin infrastructure software.

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The rhythmic thump thump of the wipers’ frantic attempt to rid the windshield of raindrops glimmering in the passing streetlights came and went in Jonah’s sight. A thin layer of water about the lonely street glistened in the headlights. His breaths were heavy between the squeal and thump, thump.

“Your mom was right, you know?” were the words Julia, his wife had said. The street lights stretched across the darkness then vanished over her reflection in the rearview mirror revealing only a split second of the shimmer in her eyes.

Their boy cooed in the car seat behind Jonah as Julia fed him with her left hand. Their girl slept, head bobbing gently in the seat to Julia’s right.

“Julia, c’mon. You can’t be serious.”

“You haven’t been there for us. You haven’t been there for me and it's embarrassing that your mom had to call you out on it. You think you're a man?”

Jonah’s breaths were heavy between the thump thump and squeal of the windshield wipers. The lights were stagnant then, when the engine ticked strangely and he had the taste of iron in his mouth.

The words he had said a few moments before echoed in his head, “Julia, I was doing it for you and the kids.”

“The kids needed you home. I nee—” Julia’s voice cracked, “I needed you.” Her voice slipped into a soft whine of desperation, “We can get by with your parents' help. It’s ok to ask for help.”

“Why do we need their help? We can do this on our own. I can do this for us,” growled Jonah. His rage was building but he didn’t dare raise his voice and wake the children. “I can do this,” he repeated, staring at Julia.

Julia couldn’t fight the frown. She wiped away a tear and said, “Maybe you can. But I can’t. Not anymore, I already told your mother I’ll be comi—”

Thump.

Thump.

The street lights and water filled the splintered windshield glass like streams of gold. The Red and blue lights flashing wildly against the concrete median came and went in Jonah’s sight. Julia hung limp in her seat. Her body was tethered down by the seatbelt; her hands suspended above her head. It was dark even with all the lights and it wasn’t until there came the glare of a flashlight and Jonah noticed the blood streaming from the gash in Julia’s face that he really noticed the taste of iron in his mouth.

All sounds were muffled. When he looked at the glaring light the moment just vanished.

Beep. Beep. Beep.

Jonah shivered. The pain was unbearable but the cold still racked his body. He shook awake and was blinded by the overhead light.

“Easy. Easy,” came a familiar voice.

His mother’s voice brought tears to Jonah’s eyes. Eyes still sensitive to the light. His mother’s silhouette shifted beside him. Then, he felt her touch and though there was warmth against the chill, he shook. Jonah realized he was in the hospital and now it was the pain that racked his body.

Jonah wheezed, “Julia? Julia? Mom.” His voice cracked. “Grayson? Tory? What happened?”

Jonah’s mother hugged him, “You were in an accident son.”

“Mom,” Jonah wheezed again as he spoke and struggled to free himself from her embrace. “What room are they in? Are they ok?”

His mother spoke softly as she separated from him and said, “Jonah, you need to rest.”

“I need to see my wife and kids! Tell them to come in.” Jonah searched the bedside table for his phone. Then he searched the bed. His arms were riddled with sutures and streaks of black coagulated blood. “I’ll call Julia. Pass me my phone,” he said wanting to raise his hand in his inquiry but the pain was unbearable.

His mother covered her mouth and shook her head as she cried.

“Mom?” Her silence bothered Jonah. The wounds of his ego after the way his family turned on him that weekend were still fresh. At that moment, it was fresher still than the wounds of the accident. The idea that his mother was still treating him like he wasn’t man enough to care for his family enraged him. “Will you stop treating me like a boy? I’m thirty years old. I have a family. I don’t need to be coddled.”

His mother gasped and reached out a hand that Jonah swatted away. “Oh, no son. You don’t understand.”

Jonah winced at his mother’s reaction. It wasn’t uncommon for his mother to turn the tables on him and make him feel like the scum of the earth for having any sort of feelings whatsoever. For the first time however, that wouldn’t come. She was speechless and remorse blanketed her face. Jonah finally came to the realization that something was very wrong. He fought the frown that his lips wanted to take. “What’s wrong? What happened?”

His mother inhaled slowly and struggled to answer, “The paramedics tried their best, but you were the only one who made it to the hospital alive.”

Jonah stared at his mother in disbelief. The weight of the news made him sink further into the bed sheets. “No, no no no.” He struggled to conjure the sound of Julia’s voice from his memories of her.

“Your mom was right, you know?” Julie had said. “I already told your mother I’ll be comi—” were her last words. The streetlights expanding across her face in the rearview mirror and the glimmer of her tears was the last image he held of her. His daughter’s bobbing head and his son’s coo were the last memories he had of his children.

Everyone was right. His mother was right. Why had he insisted on spending so much time away from home in search of money. In search of greatness. Little did he know that the seconds were ticking away and every moment he spent away from his family was one less minute he would have memories of.

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ある日、リバモアは二人の息子を自分の「永遠の」書斎に呼び、彼は大きなテーブルの後ろに座り、二人の子供たちは彼の前に腰をかがめてポケットから札束を取り出し、１ドル札を１０枚取り出した。それから、同じように引き出して、二枚のお金の山を折りたたんで息子たちに手渡しました。 「わかった、私の言うとおりにしなさい、そのお金はあなたのものです。」子供たちは言われたとおりにして、お金を左のポケットに折り込みました。 「後ろのポケットを探さないと、後ろから来て、右前のポケットを探すでしょう。なぜなら、ほとんどの人は右利きだからです。わかりましたか、息子たち。」と彼が尋ねると、子供たちはうなずきました。なぜお金を折りたたんで左ポケッ​​トに入れてほしいのですか、もし泥棒があなたの左ポケットに触れようとするなら、彼はあなたの急所に近づいています、そしてあなたは気づくでしょう。」子供たちは顔を見合わせました。彼らの父親は続けた、「息子たちよ、決してお金を失くさないように、それが鍵です。それを近くに置いて、誰にも近づけないでください。」

子供たちはお金を持って彼を見つめました、「息子たち、いつもお金を折りたたんで左のポケットに入れてください。はい、私の言うとおりにしてください。子供たちは言われたとおりにお金を折りたたんで入れました。」 「泥棒は常に財布を探しており、多くの場合、後ろのポケットを探していることを理解する必要があります。そうしないと、ほとんどの人が右利きであるため、後ろからやって来て、右の前のポケットを探すことになります。」 「わかったよ、息子たち？」と彼が尋ねると、子供たちはうなずき、「そうだね、だから、お金を折りたたんで左ポケッ​​トに入れてほしいんだ。もし泥棒があなたの左ポケットに触れようとしたらね。 「彼はあなたの急所に近づいています、そしてあなたは気づくでしょう」子供たちは顔を見合わせました、そして彼らの父親は続けました、「息子たち、あなたのお金を決して失くさないでください、それが鍵です、それを近くに置いて、誰も近づけないでください。」それに。」

バフェットはかつて、取引する際に従うべき原則が 2 つあると述べました: ルールその 1: お金を失わない; ルールその 2: ルールその 1 を忘れないこと 彼は資本管理について私たちに語っています。

そして、資本管理は、タイミング、資本管理、感情コントロールという 3 つのパズルのうちの 1 つであり、ジェシー・リバモアにとって最も魅力的なものは、資本管理における 5 つの主要な原則であり、息子の頃に説明しました。その後、資本管理が内容の大部分を占めました。

資本大手の郭偉東氏は、リバモア氏の口座における10％の損失の表を掲載し、こう述べた、「この表は投資を学ぶ上での最初の教訓となるべきだ！自伝を読んだだけで彼の結果を誰が知ることができるだろう！彼の最高純資産はほんのわずかに見えた」当時のお金は1億ドルを少し超えていましたが、この観点から見ると、彼はバフェットやソロスよりもはるかに裕福でした。しかし、私たちに何ができるでしょうか！」

リバモア氏の物語がどのように終わったかに関係なく、彼の資本管理システムはあらゆる金融投資家にとって間違いなく学ぶ価値があります。

リバモア・キャピタルの経営原則 1 「お金を失わないでください。資本を失わないでください。信用枠を失わないでください。お金のないトレーダーは、商品のない店主のようなものです。お金は在庫であり、ライフラインであり、親友です。お金がない場合は、 、クレジットラインを失うことはありません。」

「単一の価格で完全に投資するのは間違いであり、危険です。最初に購入する株数を決定する必要があります。たとえば、最も重要な株を 1,000 株購入したいとします。その方法は次のとおりです。実験株で 200 株を購入します。」の段階で、まだ上昇している場合は、さらに200株購入し、再び市場の反応を見て、上昇が続いたり、さらに上昇した場合は、リラックスして一度に400株を購入することもできます。その後の各購入の価格は確実に高くなるということは重要であり、空売りも同じ原理に従いますが、基本的な理由は単純です。最終的に 1,000 株を購入する過程で、すべての取引が行われるからです。あらゆる利益は、あなたの基本的な判断が正しいことを示す明白な証拠であり、それ以上のものは必要ありません。しかし、もし負けた場合には、あなたの判断が間違っていたことがすぐにわかります。」

「初心者トレーダーにとっての最大の課題は、その後の購入価格が常に高くなるということです。なぜでしょうか？誰もが安い株を手に入れたいからです。それが理由です。事実に基づいて議論したり、期待したり、善悪を区別したりすることに頭を無駄にしないでください。」紙切れは常に正しいのです。耽溺、乱暴な考え、不安、飽くなき貪欲、そして感情的な行動によって推測することはできません。しかし、人々はそれを誤解することがよくあります。」

「最後に、私の割合に従って株を買う必要はありません。たとえば、初回に 30%、2 回目に 30%、最後に 40% を購入することもできます。これは完全にあなた次第です。あなたが最も効果的だと思うので、私はあなたに最も効果的な方法を教えているだけです。あなたの判断が確定するまで一度にポジションを切らないでください。そして、すべての購入価格は高くなければなりません。基本的な原則はポジションを一度に切らないことですが、ほとんどのトレーダーの本能的な反応はその逆です。」

「取引する前に、合計ポジションを決定することを忘れないでください。」

リバモア・キャピタル管理原則 2

「購入する株式の総量、あらゆる状況におけるポートフォリオ比率を決定する必要があります。一般的に目標株価は上昇します。同様に、いつ株式を売却するかについても明確な目標を持つ必要があります。株式市場が自分の考えとは反対の方向に動いた場合、自分の原則に従ってストップロスを設定することを常に忘れずに、ただ黙って自分を欺くことはできません。私の基本原則は損失を常に元本の 10% 以内に抑えることです。」

「株式市場が予想とは逆の方向に動いた場合は、明確なタイミングで株を売却する必要があります。原則に従わなければなりません。損失が投資額の 10% を超えないようにしてください。損失を補うには 2 倍の努力が必要です」損失。" これは私が投機店から学んだことです。損失が 10% を超えた場合、投機店は 10% の証拠金しか必要としません。10% の損失の原則は私の最も重要な資本管理原則であり、重要でもあります。 「タイミングを決める」原則。

覚えておいてください: 取引する前に、強力なストップロスポイントを決定し、投資額の 10% を超える損失を負わないようにする必要があります。

50% 負けた場合は、それを取り戻すために 100% 勝たなければなりません。

Leefermole 10% 損失テーブル

また、ブローカーから電話があり、株価が下落したため証拠金が足りないと言われたら、50元で株を買って今45元になっている場合はポジションを清算するように伝えてください、ということも学びました。株価が予想通りに動かなかったという事実は、あなたの判断が間違っていたことを証明するのに十分です。すぐに敗北を認めて撤退してください。

追加証拠金を要求する電話には応じないこと、安値で買い続けないことを覚えておいてください。

私は、最初に間違った株を買っただけで、損失が 10% 未満であっても、何度もポジションをクリアしてきました。「JL (ジェシー・リバモアは他人から JL と呼ばれるのが好きです)」と私の「直感」がよく囁きます。 、この株には問題がある、棒３本でおならも出ないバカだ、生きているのが異常だ」ということで、全てのポジションを一度に決済します。

おそらく「内なる自己」がその役割を果たし、私がこれまでに何千回も目撃した内容を洗練し、潜在意識の信号を送り、これらの繰り返しのパターンを私の記憶に保存したので、それが何であれ、私の長年の市場経験を無意識に覚えていました。この本能を信じてくださいと教えてください。

私は、値動きのパターンは常に繰り返され、わずかな変化を繰り返しながらも繰り返されると確信しています。その理由は、人間の本性が株式市場を動かしているからであり、人間の本性は常に変わらないからです。

私は、人々が受動的に株を買うことが多いのを何度も観察してきましたが、株価が下落したときに、売却して損失を受け入れることを好まず、株価が回復して再び上昇することを望んでいます。 10% の原則が重要です。消極的な投資家にならないでください。敗北を認めてすぐに撤退してください。これは言うは易く行うは難しです。

リバモアの資本管理原則 3 成功した投機家は、軍隊の使い方が上手な将軍と同じように、常に現金を手元に置き、良い戦争の機会に備えて特別な軍隊を確保し、自信を持って行動し、防衛軍が勝利を達成するために最後の一撃を加えることができるようにします。じっと見守り、完全に成熟する機会を待ちます。

株式市場のチャンスは無限であり、良い機会を逃したとしても、心配しないでください。次の良い機会はすぐにやって来ます。失われた機会を追いかけたり、負けた取引を続けたりしないでください。良い取引であれば、あなたの望む条件がすべて現れます。

覚えておいてください、リバモアは同じ原則をトランプ、ゴールデンメトロカード、ポーカー、ブリッジに適用しました。これらはすべて、「参加したい」という欲求によって操作されます。リバモア氏が過去のいくつかの教訓から学んだように、それは投機家にとって最大の敵の1つであるようで、最終的には災難をもたらす可能性がある。

株式市場に投資する場合、時にはお金を休ませて開始時間が来るのを待つ必要がありますが、これではお金を失うことはありません。時間は時間、お金はお金です。

今はまだ眠っている資金が、適切な条件と適切なタイミングで発動され、迅速かつ決定的な戦いを開始し、大きな利益をもたらします。成功の秘訣は、スピードではなく、忍耐、忍耐、忍耐です。適切に使用すれば、時間がかかります。賢い投機家の親友です。

賢明な投機家は常に忍耐強く、常に現金を手元に置いておくことを忘れないでください。

リバモアの資本管理原則 4 株式市場が予想どおりに動いている限り、急いで裁定取引をしないでください。基本的な判断が正しいことを知っておく必要があります。そうでなければ、利益は得られません。大きなマイナス要因がない場合は、株式市場の動向に従ってください。基本的なファンダメンタルズと株式市場の動向を心配しない限り、上昇し、莫大な利益が得られる可能性があります。自分の判断を信じる勇気を持ってください。

取引で利益が得られれば、私はパニックに陥ることはありません。1 つの株を何万株も買ったかもしれませんが、私は「上昇によってもたらされたお金を使っているだけです。それはお金です」と考えています。たとえすべての利益を失ったとしても、失われたお金はそもそも私のものではありません。

もちろん、その逆も当てはまります。株を買って期待通りに動かなかった場合は、ただ黙って売るわけにはいきません。なぜ株が期待通りに動かなかったのかを考えなければなりません。現在、株式市場がこのように「運営」されているのが現実であり、この証拠は経験豊富な投機家を撤退させるのに十分である。

お金を稼ぐと人々は心配しなくなりますが、お金を失うと非常に苦痛になります。

株の上昇に乗るということと、やみくもに株を持ち続けることを混同しないでください。私は株をランダムに買ってそれを持ち続けることはありません。人生は変化し、人間関係は変化し、体調は変化し、季節は変化します。 、子供が成長する、パートナーが変わる、会社が良い、業界が強い、景気が良いという理由だけで、株を買うための基本的な条件も変わってはいけないのはなぜでしょうか？私の意見では、株式市場で死を求めています。

リーダー株に固執し、売却する明確な理由がない限り、株価の上昇に合わせてください。

ジェシー・リバモアの資金管理原則 5 利益が 100% である場合は、さらにそのお金を確保し、銀行に保管するか、安全な貸金庫に保管することをお勧めします。

カジノでお金を獲得する場合と同じように、時々テーブルから離れて、獲得したチップを現金に交換する必要があります。これは、株式市場で大きな利益を上げたときが最適です。銃の場合、常に現金を手元に用意しておく必要があります。

私の金融キャリアの最大の後悔は、この原則を十分に重視しなかったことです。

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Charles Lorenzo Jackson, also known as Charlie Jackson, or CJ as his late wife used to call him, sat on a rubber green and white stripped lawn chair whose rubber strips where chipping and whose colors had long faded. The parking lot lights in front of The Home Depot were bright only in that CJ could see his own hand as he raised a glass of bourbon. The crickets of the Georgia night were nearly enough to block out the rumblings of the generator ticking and tacking against the iron hitch behind his RV. ​ He made a toast to his wife, god bless her soul, for that night was the anniversary of her death. After every sip or two of his bourbon, CJ shot sparing looks at the cupcake with a single candle on a fold out table at his side. It was only after he finished his bourbon, lit a cigarette, and smoked that cigarette damn near its butt, that he placed the glowing ember of his cancer stick against the candle and a tiny flame came to life.

CJ swallowed hard to fight back his tears. His hand trembled as it reached out for the cupcake, tears broke the moment he took a bite.

The single whoop of a police siren sounded, and a spotlight flooded the place.

CJ’s eyes widened with a teary glimmer and he tried to block the light with his hand.

“Hey, what’s the deal?” he asked.

“What are you doing out here buddy?” came a voice behind the spotlight.

“What does it look like, buddy?” replied CJ.

“No reason to be in the parking lot at this time.”

​“I’ve got no reason to be anywhere else,” said CJ. He lowered his hand and with winced eyes he called out, “Cut them lights out man. We both know I’m the only one out here, no need for that.”

The spotlight went out.

Footsteps approached and utility belts jangled. A radio blared with an indistinguishable voice stating numbers that meant nothing to CJ.

“What can I do for you gentlemen?” asked CJ as the policemen loomed over him with crossed arms.

“This is probably not the best place for you to be hanging around old timer,” said the shorter policeman with the shirt that looked like it was two sizes too small. He tightened his wrapped arms about his chest, flexing wildly.

​CJ nodded, “Yea, I seen the protests last couple nights. Pretty calm night, tonight.”

​“Them protests didn’t make you uncomfortable?” asked the taller cop.

​Those two white men in uniform must have known how a black man would feel amidst the protests of late.

“Gentlemen, I’m old enough to have seen this country at different heights of hysteria. It’s hard to scare old black folk like me.”

“That right?” said the small pitbull of a man as he came closer to CJ. “You never answered our question. What are you doing in this parking lot at this time? You planning on robbing the place?”

​CJ’s face wrinkled, he shot a look at his RV, then looked down at his seat and finally said, “You ever seen someone prepare to rob a place with a glass of whiskey and a foldout chair?”

The small cop kicked over CJ’s empty bourbon bottle and said, “Looks like you just trying to get some courage to do the job.”

The taller cop stepped in then, “You planning on driving after drinking all that?”

CJ stood from his seat and the cops took a step back. That brought a smirk to CJ’s lips and he shook his head, “I don’t have much to explain to you gentlemen. You hear that generator ticking away, my engine ain’t on. Now I don’t expect you two to be much acquainted with the laws you enforce, but I’d suggest you take a gander at Georgia code title sixteen for what constitutes as a dwelling. At this time, my RV is not a vehicle, it is very clear it is a dwelling. I’ve already spoken to the general manager in charge of the premises and he's let me stay in the parking lot for the night. So, this here ain’t trespassing. It looks to me, you two’s just lookin’ for trouble now.”

The pitbull of a cop took a few steps closer to CJ but the taller one cleared his throat and said, “Tim.”

The short cop stopped and stared down CJ for what seemed like the longest couple of seconds CJ had experienced in quite some time. “I’d be more careful if I was you. It ain’t a good time to be alone in dark places.”

“I’m sure you mean it ain’t never been a good time to be black,” said CJ.

Tim smiled and said with a cocked chin, “No, I never said that old timer.”

​

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On the other side of Augusta, against the river, there was a high profile, yet highly secretive, assembly at the Marriot Convention Center. Suited men and women from across the United States mingled about the ball room during the cocktail hour and most could not help but mention the group of boisterous young men already seated in the back corner.

Sure, they were significantly younger than the rest, and sure, their banter and rant was loud, but what piqued any conversation was how they wore Hawaiian shirts in stark contrast to everyone else’s suit and tie.

Andrew couldn’t help but notice the looks and side winding mouthings that followed as Senators and House Representatives passed his table. He leaned to the young man at his side and said, “Phil, you sure we were invited to this thing?”

“Damn right we were. This movement is nothing without us,” answered Phil.

​“You don’t feel like we’re out of place? I don’t know man, I don’t feel right.”

Phil winced and placed a heavy hand on Andrew’s shoulder, “You’ve fought in Iraq, Afghanistan, and all kinds of places in Africa. I’ve seen you keep a cool head in almost any scenario, yet this is what makes you feel uncomfortable?”

​Andrew looked around, tugged on his Hawaiian shirt, and laughed as he said, “Maybe if we didn’t look so goddamn out of place, I wouldn’t feel that way.”

Phil smiled and leaned back in his chair, “It’s us out of place fools, who’ll make this possible,” he gestured to the suited men and women in the banquet room. “They are simply the fuel, but we’re the muscle. When this is all said and done, we’ll be remembered as generals and heroes.”

Andrew pointed to his shirt again and raised an eyebrow, “Heroes in Hawaiian shirts?”

​Phil nodded and with a huge grin repeated, “God damn right, heroes in Hawaiian shirts. Yes.”

​Andrew relaxed in his chair and went back to scrutinizing the adults in the room. Upon closer inspection, he noticed there were more than Americans in attendance. A few Asian men mingled about. There were also a few tall slender men which he assumed were European. His eyes came to the man he knew had invited the boys to the event, a lean man, he could tell was strong even underneath his suit and despite the distance, Andrew could still hear the man’s southern drawl. Senator Beau Davis was surrounded by a few extra nationals who all looked intimately acquainted. He laughed, his political laugh and shook hands in the manner one does when a deal is brokered, heads bobbing, and smiles abound.

​Then Senator Davis turned his gaze on the boys and with his chin held high he strut victoriously to the table of renegades clad in Hawaiian shirts.

​“Gentlemen,” said the Senator with his heavy southern drawl.

​Phil looked to his companions and said, “On your feet y’all.”

​Everyone snapped to the position of attention and Senator Davis raised his hands defensively.

​ “As you were boys. Such decorum is not entirely necessary this evening. We are here to celebrate the cause and besides, there are a few politicians in here who’ve not yet fully decided where their hearts lie in these decisive times.”

The boys relaxed, some took their seats, but Phil remained standing as Senator Davis was primarily addressing him.

“You’ve secured a safehouse?” asked the Senator.

​Phil answered, “Sir, we’ve got a safehouse and training grounds. It’s out in the sticks. No one will ever suspect a thing.”

​Senator Davis nodded and looked over his shoulder at the extra nationals. “A large store of weapons and ammunition will be arriving in the Port of Savannah first thing in the morning. It’ll take some time to clear customs, but you’ll need to pick it up, discretely, and bring it back to the safe house.”

​“Too easy, sir.”

​“How goes the recruiting efforts?” asked the Senator.

​“Easier than ever before. Like you said, these are decisive times.”

​Senator Davis smiled and pat Phil on the shoulder and said, “Yes.” Then turned to the other boys sitting around the table and asked, “How you boys doing tonight?”

​There was a mumbled reply as the boys all answered their own version of "Doin’ alright" and Senator Davis came closer to say, “I told Phil you boys should be proud of your movement. Thank you for representing well with your illustrious Hawaiian shirts. You have awoken something in the American people. Something that’s been lying dormant for far too long and it’s about time. Enjoy this night, for there’ll be few nights as quiet as this one in the near future.”

Senator Davis parted from the table and Andrew leaned in to ask Phil, “Was senator Davis talkin’ to those Chinese dudes back there?”

​Phil leaned back in his chair and said, “What we are planning here cannot be done without money Andrew.”

​“Yea, I know, but I’m not sure the Chinese care too much about our movement.”

​ “Andrew, this country is already divided. It’s up to us to make sure that division leads to a better America.”

​

The next morning Phil and his posse sat in Semi-trucks with flatbed trailers at a truck stop just outside the Port of Savannah. Andrew sat beside Phil who gripped the steering wheel tightly and fiddled with his phone in the other hand.

​“So, this is the kind of thing that makes you nervous?” laughed Andrew.

​Phil smiled and said, “Shut the fuck up. There’s a lot riding on this.” Phil turned on the radio just loud enough to make any attempt at conversation cumbersome.

​“President Joe Biden has been in office for just a little over six months and it seems the nation is coming apart at the seams,” came the Dj’s voice. “Look y’all I’m not inclined to all the violence, but maybe its about time we start reconsidering the way things work in this country because right now our government is much too divided to get anyth-

​-Phil plunged a finger into the band button and cut the DJ’s voice. After a scanning over a few stations he stopped on the song, Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden and finally stopped fidgeting in his seat.

​A quarter past one, Phil’s phone rang, and he put it on speaker, “Hello?”

​A woman’s voice came over the phone, “Philip Dalton?”

“Yeah.”

​“Containers have been released. You are to retrieve the containers and drive toward your training grounds. You must stop overnight someplace secure. No truck stops. You and your crew must remain within eyesight of the containers and remain armed. Understood?”

“Yea, too easy.”

Phil tucked the phone away in his pocket and said, “She sounded hot.”

He gave Andrew a smile and honked the horn before peeling out of the truck stop. Single file, the semi-trucks rolled into the port terminal to receive container loads riddled with 1.4S orange diamond hazard placards. The paperwork each driver showed the port officer said the containers were destined for a fulfilment center just outside of Athens. That would give the boys enough cover to pick up the containers and make way to Athens without much recourse should they get stopped or have to show paperwork at a weigh station.

As the sun began to set, the convoy of ammo laden trucks pulled passed signs indicating they were back near Augusta and Andrew spoke up, “Should we spend the night here?”

​“In Augusta?” asked Phil.

​“Yea, we’re supposed to park somewhere secure for the night. We won’t know what’s secure anywhere else.”

​Phil nodded and turned onto the off ramp at the end of the Bobby Jones Expressway and slowly turned into the scanty parking lot of The Home Depot and Andrew laughed, “This is what you call secure?”

​Phil punched Andrew’s arm and retorted, “You ever seen a Home Depot Parking Lot at night?”

Andrew laughed as he replied, “No, why would I?”

​“Exactly. Look how tucked away this parking lot is. Only way your going to see our trucks is if you come looking for them.”

​Andrew’s smile went flat as the thought that had been lingering in his head since they retrieved the containers urged him to speak his mind. “Hey man, what’s the deal with all this secrecy?”

​“What do you mean?” asked Phil as he backed into a spot in one of the crooks of the parking lot.

“You heard that lady,” said Andrew.

​“Yea she sounded hot. What about her?”

“She sounded military.”

​“You’re military.”

​“Ex-military. But that’s not what I mean. It feels like this is a military operation. Remain armed at all times?”

​“Not like we don’t bring our weapons everywhere we go anyway.”

​“Yeah, but she gave us an order, Phil. That’s different.”

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CJ sat in the front seat of his RV, cranked the motor, and stared off at the cars pulling out of their parking spaces in front of the Home depot. The words of the store manager lingered in his head, just a few hours ago he had come to CJ’s RV and said, “Hey man, some cops came by this morning asking if I’d let you stay here over night.”

​CJ shook his head at the store manager’s words and said, “I told them I wasnt lookin’ for trouble. I just mentioned you knew I was out here.”

​The store manager raised his hands defensively, “I know, I figured as much. Look, shit is getting crazy in the streets and cops everywhere are wound up tight. I just don’t want you to get hurt. You can continue staying here overnight but consider parking out back, behind the store. Cops never mess around back there. It’s a little further away from the main street too so you won’t hear all the night protests.”

​CJ stepped on the accelerator and pulled into the alley behind the Home Depot. The two employees that were out back smoking cigarettes pointed at the RV and shared a few words with one another before stepping up to it after CJ parked.

​CJ cursed under his breath and stepped out already starting his speech, “I’ve already spoken to the manager-

​ -You CJ?” asked one of the employees.

​CJ was taken aback and answered, “Yea, what’s it to you?”

​The employee smiled and wagged his cigarette, “Nothing, I’ve just always wondered who lived in that RV parked out front man! Never actually seen you. You the one that takes our empty pallets?”

​CJ nodded, “Yea, that’s me.”

​The other employee shook his head, “How much you sell ‘em for?”

​CJ fidgeted with his fingers a bit and answered, “Well, I can manage about two dollars and eighty cents for them. I don’t have anything to repair them with so no ones really willing to pay any higher.”

Both employees whistle and say, “Man that’s quite the turn around for a couple hundred free pallets.”

The employee’s walkie-talkies sound, “Groseman, Tilde, y’all done with your break?”

​“Oh shit,” said one employee.

​“Hey, we’ll be seeing you CJ,” said the other and they both disappeared into the store.

​A few hours later, the store closed for the night and CJ brought out his time worn lawn chair, pull out table, and bottle of bourbon. He filled his glass and placed the bottle on the floor next to him, a pack of cigarettes was placed on the table. It was not until his second glass that he heard the hissing release of air brakes on the front side of The Home Depot. CJ checked his watch; it was well passed closing time. It may have been a driver posting up for a morning delivery, but then came four more hissing sounds and the commotion sparked his curiosity.

​He rounded the corner of the store and stayed close to the wall. Young men dismounted the trucks and a approached the truck on the far end.

The driver rolled down his window and said, “Get comfortable boys, we’re staying here for the night.”

​There were a few grumblings and one of the boys called out, “I’m starving Phil!”

​Phil called back, “Then order some pizza Roy!”

​

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Andrew watched in silence as the others returned to their trucks.

​Phil slapped the side of Andrew’s arm and said, “What’s the matter with you man? You been quite as hell the whole way here.”

Andrew shook his head and said, “Is this ammo really for target practice?”

“You still on this? I’ve told you, Senator Davis has established our group as a legitimate unit in the Georgia National Guard. Its unorthodox, but yes, this ammo is for training,” answered Phil.

​Roy approached the truck and called out, “Hey Phil!”

​Phil called back, “Hey Roy!”

​“Man, no one’s delivering right now,” said Roy.

“What do you mean?”

​“No one’s answering their phones. I’ve called like five different pizza spots.”

“Get some grub hub or some shit.”

​“I tried, man no one is delivering.”

Phil shot a sarcastic look at Andrew and said, “Can you believe this shit? This guy can’t even order food.”

​“Naw, man. Something’s not right,” said Roy.

​Just then another boy jumped out of the cab of his truck and said, “Hey, turn on your radio! You won’t believe this shit.”

​Phil’s eyebrows furrowed and he reached for the radio dial when his phone rang. He took a gander at the screen and tapped the speaker on. “Sir, we’ve already stopped for the night.”

“Are you in a secure place?” came Senator Davis’ voice.

​“Yes sir.”

​“Sanitize your trucks. There can be no sign you are carrying ammunition,” said Senator Davis.

​“I don’t understand, we’ve got paperwork to cover us,” said Phil.

​“Sanitize the trucks and call in the rest of your unit to the training grounds.”

​“Alright, but what’s going on?” asked Phil.

​“First stone’s been cast son. We’re at war, the federal government is our enemy now. If anyone becomes suspicious of you, you are authorized to eliminate any potential threat to our assets. You won’t be able to reach me on this number again. I’ll make contact with you,” and the line went silent.

​Phil stared at his phone and whispered to himself, “What the fuck?”

​Andrew thrust a finger on the radio dial and the dj’s voice sounded worried, “I knew our country was divided but I didn’t think it could ever boil down to this. The White House just released a statement that, get this, Domestic terrorists have taken over arguably the biggest military installation in the United States at Fort Benning Georgia. Folks, these aren’t domestic terrorists. A couple of rag tag kids with guns can’t just take over a military installation. This is much bigger than that.”

​Phil shut the radio off and cursed under his breath again.

​ “Just for training huh?” said Andrew.

​“Shut up.”

​“You had no idea this was going to happen, did you?” asked Andrew.

Phil snapped, “Andrew, shut the fuck up. Soldiers never know the bigger strategy.”

​“You said we would be remembered as generals. Heroes.”

​“This is only the beginning Andrew. Right now, we just need to focus on the mission.”

​“Mission? No, I didn’t sign up for this.”

​“Nobody forced you to be here. But you are. Sitting in this cab, hauling tons of ammo. You’ve already chosen a side,” said Phil before he pushed open his door and called out to the other boys. “Hey! Peel off those hazard placards from your trucks. Tear up your trucking paperwork and lock and load your weapons. We’re at war now. Anyone stands in our way and we take them out.”

​A few boys whooped and whistled, a few others looked surprised by the command, but everyone started moving when Phil clapped wildly and said, “Get rid of those placards now!”

​Phil then returned to Andrew and pointed to the door beside him, “Get the fuck out and peel off those placards man. C’mon.”

​Andrew clicked his tongue and kicked open the door. As he climbed up the side of the flatbed trailer and reached for the hazard placard on the side of the container, the thoughts of his time in service to the country that had just torn apart at the seams flashed to mind. A year and a half ago, he was excited to return from Afghanistan only to now be saddling the side of a flatbed truck committing treason in the highest degree.

“Hey! Stop,” called out one of the boys and Andrew sprung up from the side of the container.

​A few of the boys were pointing to the side of The Home Depot calling out, “There’s someone there.”

​One of the boys called out, “Phil, what you want us to do?”

​A thought sparked in Andrew’s mind and he hurried back to the cab and said, “Pass me my weapon, I’ll go after them.”

​Phil gave Andrew a sparing look, pulled Andrew’s rifle from the back seat, loaded a magazine and pulled the charging handle, chambering a round. “Some of the boys will go with you.”

​“Yeah, whatever,” said Andrew as he dismounted the truck and prowled toward the side of The Home Depot. He heard Phil call out for a few of the other boys to follow Andrew, but he had already rounded the corner by the time their charging handles clacked back.

​

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CJ rummaged through his things, he had bought a Glock years ago with the intent to learn how to shoot the thing, but never got around to it.

​“It seems every hour, information comes in of yet another occurrence of political unrest. All of this, a direct chain reaction from the concerted efforts of militia terrorist groups around the country taking over federal and state government buildings,” blared the voice coming out of the radio in the kitchenette of CJ’s RV.

​CJ cursed under his breath and his forehead slicked with sweat. The pistol grip finally revealed itself amongst a horde of misplaced tools within a red toolbox under his bed and he reached for the magazine resting on the beside table.

​“Stop.”

​CJ exhaled unsteadily and raised his arms. “I ain’t lookin’ for no trouble.” That sentence was beginning to grow tired on his lips and he raised from his knees.

​“Turn around slowly,” said the boy behind him.

​A voice echoed from outside the RV, “Andrew, you get him?”

​“Yeah, I got him. Stand by, give me a sec,” said Andrew.

​Andrew’s eyes beat against every bit of CJ’s person, it seemed something was weighing on him when he spoke again, more calmly this time, “This thing run alright?”

CJ winced, “Yea, she’s old be she run.”

Andrew beckoned, “Pass me the keys.”

​CJ hesitated and Andrew grew uneasy, “You trying to get killed, move old man.”

​“Yeah, here,” CJ buried a hand into his pocket and threw the keys.

​Andrew caught the keys and motioned to the floor of the RV. “Lie down,” he said before he turned to the driver’s seat and cranked the motor.

​One of the boys outside retorted “What the fuck Andrew?”

​“I’m no terrorist,” replied Andrew as he drew his weapon on the boy outside and fired just as he slammed on the accelerator and the RV peeled out of the parking space.

Gunfire rang outside the RV. The ricochets came like slabs of concrete slamming into the side panels. With every slam CJ covered more of his head with his arms and he yelled, “What the hell is going on? Has everyone gone and lost their minds?”

​Andrew looked at the rearview side mirrors and ran over a curb, thrusting the RV through some hedges and out into another parking lot. There he slowed the vehicle to 45 miles an hour and peeled into the main street bound for the highway.

​“I’m in a situation I should have never found myself, but lucky for you I was,” said Andrew.

​“Why are you guys doing this?” asked CJ.

​“I’m not with them anymore.”

​“So, who are they?” asked CJ as he slowly rose from the ground.

​“Just a couple of boys who thought they could make a difference. There are more people like them across the country and they know who I am. After today, they’ll know who you are too.”

​“No, see no one could’ve gotten a good look at me,” said CJ.

​“They know we busted out in your RV,” said Andrew.

​“I guess you’re going to have to find a new vehicle, then, won’t you?”

“That how you treat the guy who just saved your life?” asked Andrew.

​“Looks like you was planning on running anyway. I was just a convenient getaway,” answered CJ.

​“History is repeating itself old man and if this civil war is anything like the first one, you may not want to stick around these parts anyway. I can protect you as we make our way north. You got anyone you want to meet? Anywhere you want to go?” asked Andrew.

​“I just want to be left alone. I’ll go anywhere I can be left alone,” answered CJ.

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🐹 A certificare l’importanza di questo fenomeno è nientemeno che Pavel Durov, il visionario fondatore e CEO di Telegram, il quale ha recentemente lodato il gioco e annunciato un imminente airdrop, suscitando l'entusiasmo della community.

🤑 Un’App che Sta Rivoluzionando Telegram e il Crypto-Mondo

🐹 Hamster Kombat non è solo un gioco: è diventato un fenomeno virale che sta ridefinendo l'interazione degli utenti con la blockchain. Durov stesso ha descritto Hamster Kombat come un catalizzatore per l’adozione di TON (Telegram Open Network) e, più in generale, per tutto il mondo delle criptovalute. I numeri parlano da soli: 239 milioni di utenti iscritti in soli tre mesi, con una crescita impressionante di 4-5 milioni di nuovi utenti al giorno.

🐹 >"Ci sono voluti solo 73 giorni a Hamster Kombat per raggiungere i 100 milioni di utenti attivi mensili. Ogni giorno, 4-5 milioni di nuovi utenti entrano in Hamster Kombat, rendendolo l’ecosistema digitale che cresce di più al mondo."
🐹 >- Pavel Durov, CEO di Telegram

🤑 Numeri che Stupiscono e Che Fanno Riflettere

🐹 I dati di crescita di Hamster Kombat sono oggettivamente impressionanti, e segnano un successo senza precedenti non solo per il gioco, ma per tutto l’ecosistema di Telegram. Durov, che aveva preannunciato l’arrivo di una nuova ondata di mini-app su Telegram, vede in Hamster Kombat il leader di questa rivoluzione.

🐹 >"Come ho detto mesi fa, una nuova ondata di mini-app su Telegram sta arrivando, e Hamster Kombat sta guidando questo trend. La sua impressionante crescita mostra il potenziale virale della piattaforma mini-app di Telegram."
🐹 >- Pavel Durov, CEO di Telegram

🤑 L’Annuncio dell’Airdrop: Un’Occasione da Non Perdere

🐹 L’elemento che ha fatto impazzire la community, però, è l’annuncio dell’airdrop di Hamster Kombat. Presto, il team del gioco lancerà il suo token sulla blockchain di TON, introducendo così ai vantaggi della tecnologia blockchain centinaia di milioni di persone.

🐹 >"Presto il team di Hamster Kombat creerà il suo token su TON, introducendo ai benefici della blockchain centinaia di milioni di persone. Una nuova era sta arrivando e la stiamo vivendo in tempo reale."
🐹 >- Pavel Durov

🐹 Questa notizia, confermata da una figura autorevole come Durov, non può essere ignorata. L’airdrop rappresenta un’opportunità unica per gli utenti attuali e per chiunque desideri entrare a far parte di questo trend in forte ascesa. Il momento di partecipare è ora: giocare a Hamster Kombat non solo offre divertimento, ma anche la possibilità di guadagnare un bonus in monete, preparandosi così all’atteso airdrop.

🤑 Unisciti al Fenomeno Hamster Kombat

🐹 Grazie al supporto di Durov e all’ecosistema in espansione di Telegram, questo tap game non è solo un passatempo, ma una porta d’accesso verso un futuro crypto inclusivo e rivoluzionario. Non perdere l’occasione di essere parte di questa rivoluzione: gioca, guadagna, e preparati all’airdrop.

🐹 La storia di Hamster Kombat è appena iniziata, e il suo potenziale sembra infinito. La libertà e l’innovazione sono a portata di mano, e il momento di agire è ora. Unitevi a noi in questa avventura, e scoprite cosa significa davvero fare parte del cambiamento.

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If you were financially set, right here, right now, what is it that you would start doing? If you could do whatever it is your heart has always desired, what would you do? And I want you to dare to think big, because the fiat world confines us to thinking safe and small, but as stackers we must start thinking freaking big and strive towards it and refuse to settle for less.

I'll start: - I will build my own soccer club, and it will be providing immense value to my local community by bringing people together, and by being a space where everyone can learn about soccer, about optimizing health, and of course about Bitcoin. - I will be doing some sort of philanthropic work, not sure in what way but in some meaningful way. - I will be happily married to my partner and we will be building our life together, seeing more of the world, experiencing more of what this beautiful world has to offer. - I will help pay off my friend's debt and support him in his goal to become healthier. - I will continue to strive towards becoming the best athlete and nerd I can become. - I will open up my own gym combined with a soccer field. - I will donate to my friend's business that he is in the process of building as without him I would not be the athlete and person I am today. - I will pay for whatever it is my parents desire, all of it. - I will pay for whatever it is my love desires and more.

Just a few things that I will do when I am financially free.

Don't let your fiat mind hold you back, think big, be brave and be bold!

You have obtained financial freedom. It is done. So what amazing things are you going to do with this freedom?

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/600417

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/3028500/Cakeys_Twisted_Bakery/