@ a367f9eb:0633efea

In the corridors of power in board rooms, lecture halls, and legislative chambers, Bitcoin is no longer an enigma resigned to just technology or economics enthusiasts. 

After a decade of gradual adoption, Bitcoin is an innovation invoked in political debates, presidential speeches, quarterly earnings reports, and is now the most recognized “crypto” by anyone with an Internet connection.

And as adoption has grown, the ecosystem has grown with it, sprouting all kinds of various exchanges, hardware signing devices, applications, and much more. Even betting on political outcomes is now enabled by Bitcoin.

With more liquidity pouring into the protocol and people using Bitcoin as an investment or as a  currency to buy and sell things, it is inevitable that rules and regulations will be introduced to set the rules of the game and to try to protect consumers. 

The rules of the game

From the federal government down to state and sometimes municipal jurisdictions, there are now plenty of laws on the books that give direction to citizens on how their bitcoin is taxed, what rules exchanges must follow, and whether you can mine it in a certain area.

‍Think money transmission licenses, capital gains taxes, environmental permits, accounting standards, and regulatory guidance to institutions. With more yet to come, it is prudent for those of us in policy and business to advocate for the best policies that will empower bitcoin holders and entrepreneurs while ensuring a base layer of protection. We should also make the case for why Bitcoin is different and shouldn’t be pigeon-holed to just yet another financial product.

While many new legislative efforts are gaining steam in the House of Representatives in Washington or in state capitals, both positive and negative, we should never lose sight of one of the most unique qualities of Bitcoin that sets it apart from any other technology or money in the world: self-custody.

With Bitcoin, individuals have the ability to sovereignly hold their money without counterparties and censorship risk. By holding one’s own keys, simplified in 12 or 24-word seed phrases, people can claim ownership over their small unlocked portion of the Bitcoin blockchain at the total exclusion of anyone else. This is one of Satoshi’s most brilliant gifts in the code.

As digital cash, bitcoin cannot be unilaterally usurped or confiscated from a bank account. Its value is the representation of a true free market set by buyers and sellers, and those who own the keys are the only ones who can move the units from one address to another.

There is always the risk of physical theft, either by so-called 5 dollar wrench attacks or seed phrase compromise, but the point remains that the ownership model of Bitcoin makes it unique. As long as a holder is using their own keys to move or safeguard their bitcoin, we should also be clear that any legislative proposal that aims to restrict the movement or possession of bitcoin is beyond the pale.

Self-custody as the prime directive

As policy advocates who seek to influence smart, defensive rules on Bitcoin, that means that our prime directive must be protecting, defending, and demarcating self-custody from other custodial solutions that may exist in the market. Self-custody, as a practice, an innovation, or a method of possession, is nonnegotiable.

We know there will be stringent regulations on institutions holding bitcoin on behalf of their customers or products that custody bitcoin, and that is fine and likely necessary. There are well-founded concerns that jurisdictions should protect users from risk if their assets are stored outside of their control.

We can submit that there will be reasonable rules on the various interactions between fiat money from the traditional system and Bitcoin. The on and off ramps will always be the places for regulatory scrutiny, as will concerns about sanctions lists and illicit activities. So will ensuring that no one is committing fraud or deception, or as in the case of FTX and other exchanges, discretely re-allocating customer assets for risky bets.

But once these rules begin to restrict the activities of users with bitcoin in self-custody, who send funds to other wallets and users who also maintain self-custody, there must be an effective line in the sand. This also applies to protocols and software that allow users to perform collaborative transactions, or to privately send between addresses, as in the case of the developers of Samourai Wallet and similar services (be sure to check out P2P Rights).

Previous attempts at flagging or IDing “self-hosted” wallets that receive amounts over a certain threshold were initially found in the European Union’s cryptocurrency regulations, but those were thankfully scuttled. But we must remain vigilant that no similar proposal aims to do the same in our own country.

Regardless of how Bitcoin grows, we must articulate the case for self-custody to be clear and distinctly separate from custodial solutions, as my colleague and BPI Legal Fellow Zack Shapiro has eloquently covered. Shoehorning noncustodial products into legislation or rules meant for custody relationships would be overburdensome, unnecessary, and essentially erase the entire point of Bitcoin in the first place.

‍The right to self-custody shall not be infringed.

Originally published at the Bitcoin Policy Institute.

@ b60c3e76:c9d0f46e

These inventions are straight out of science fiction.

1. Volkswagen RooBadge

Volkswagen has developed a clever VW badge that emits sounds to deter kangaroos from roads, thereby reducing collisions. With approximately 20,000 accidents involving these animals each year.

🔗 youtu.be/W9klRlKoEQk ← Full Video

https://video.nostr.build/219d3e2a7a3b21e5d485c7f2576e8b42fbbef661f35582e02090e03a2263cf92.mp4

2. Food Delivery Robot (Bullet Train)

A robot designed like a fast train delivers food efficiently, allowing customer customization. Created to address waiter shortages, it offers a low-cost delivery solution.

https://video.nostr.build/3a174aef12b2adf04470b43ffde99d287a4d3d695ebcde6d67f1b5efb20a0647.mp4

3. Astribot S1

China showcases the Astrobot S1, a fully autonomous humanoid robot, demonstrating remarkable speed and fluidity in completing tasks.

https://video.nostr.build/6475d93284a59a0853443337b42b1fbaa361612e5d7b94d50c49442735039344.mp4

4. Solskin

This new technology is highly efficient at harnessing the power of solar energy while also preventing rooms from overheating.

https://video.nostr.build/773a588b33f12da461c6b3867f31035c434f7efbd606d057131dee27c22ab6cb.mp4

5. Running Adwear

Imagine athletic clothing that doubles as an advertising platform, displaying dynamic ads while you run. You can even make some extra cash while generating more income just by running! 😅

https://video.nostr.build/8528ef90fbac3ef73fe038d0c892098a372dbf5608b894386ac3663b2d325b1d.mp4

6. Opula

World's first auto-adjustable coffee table featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS Mini-PC and a 27-inch HD screen. The table adjusts up to 75 degrees for optimal viewing, combining work and entertainment seamlessly - the future of smart home furniture.

https://video.nostr.build/acc6e34a8e2888a3d84a3a34e74f603bd6f76b6d8f329dc78c5598c104a4b86a.mp4

7. Ring Bot

This device is currently just a prototype. Hopefully, in the future, it will provide us with many benefits through its technology.

https://video.nostr.build/149aca79c79b59f2a5dfdff02b6d7935d7e113727f1bad9f0b81fdc1d0f8178e.mp4

8. Pininfarina Wind Tunnel

The Pininfarina Wind Tunnel sets new standards in vehicle performance and comfort through advanced aerodynamic testing.

https://video.nostr.build/7d7a2fb14c6c2ea41cdda5a939ee54ad83f85d83e4026913e023ded2c68583b8.mp4

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I hope you've found this article helpful. What do you think?

@ 266815e0:6cd408a5

NOTE: this is just a quick technical guide. sorry for the lack of details

Install NodeJS

Download it from the official website https://nodejs.org/en/download

Or use nvm https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm?tab=readme-ov-file#install--update-script

bash wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.7/install.sh | bash nvm install 20

Clone example config.yml

bash wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hzrd149/blossom-server/master/config.example.yml -O config.yml

Modify config.yml

```bash nano config.yml

or if your that type of person

vim config.yml ```

Run blossom-server

```bash npx blossom-server-ts

or install it locally and run using npm

npm install blossom-server-ts ./node_modules/.bin/blossom-server-ts ```

Now you can open http://localhost:3000 and see your blossom server

And if you set the dashboard.enabled option in the config.yml you can open http://localhost:3000/admin to see the admin dashboard

@ 3bf0c63f:aefa459d

Nostr is not decentralized nor censorship-resistant

Peter Todd has been saying this for a long time and all the time I've been thinking he is misunderstanding everything, but I guess a more charitable interpretation is that he is right.

Nostr today is indeed centralized.

Yesterday I published two harmless notes with the exact same content at the same time. In two minutes the notes had a noticeable difference in responses:

The top one was published to wss://nostr.wine, wss://nos.lol, wss://pyramid.fiatjaf.com. The second was published to the relay where I generally publish all my notes to, wss://pyramid.fiatjaf.com, and that is announced on my NIP-05 file and on my NIP-65 relay list.

A few minutes later I published that screenshot again in two identical notes to the same sets of relays, asking if people understood the implications. The difference in quantity of responses can still be seen today:

These results are skewed now by the fact that the two notes got rebroadcasted to multiple relays after some time, but the fundamental point remains.

What happened was that a huge lot more of people saw the first note compared to the second, and if Nostr was really censorship-resistant that shouldn't have happened at all.

Some people implied in the comments, with an air of obviousness, that publishing the note to "more relays" should have predictably resulted in more replies, which, again, shouldn't be the case if Nostr is really censorship-resistant.

What happens is that most people who engaged with the note are following me, in the sense that they have instructed their clients to fetch my notes on their behalf and present them in the UI, and clients are failing to do that despite me making it clear in multiple ways that my notes are to be found on wss://pyramid.fiatjaf.com.

If we were talking not about me, but about some public figure that was being censored by the State and got banned (or shadowbanned) by the 3 biggest public relays, the sad reality would be that the person would immediately get his reach reduced to ~10% of what they had before. This is not at all unlike what happened to dozens of personalities that were banned from the corporate social media platforms and then moved to other platforms -- how many of their original followers switched to these other platforms? Probably some small percentage close to 10%. In that sense Nostr today is similar to what we had before.

Peter Todd is right that if the way Nostr works is that you just subscribe to a small set of relays and expect to get everything from them then it tends to get very centralized very fast, and this is the reality today.

Peter Todd is wrong that Nostr is inherently centralized or that it needs a protocol change to become what it has always purported to be. He is in fact wrong today, because what is written above is not valid for all clients of today, and if we drive in the right direction we can successfully make Peter Todd be more and more wrong as time passes, instead of the contrary.

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See also:

• Censorship-resistant relay discovery in Nostr
• A vision for content discovery and relay usage for basic social-networking in Nostr

@ c0f9e286:5a223917

ตอนที่แล้วกล่าวถึงการถือหุ้นแบบซ้อนเป็นชั้นๆ ผ่านกลไก Offshore Company ในตอนนี้จะกล่าวถึงอีกหนึ่งเครื่องมือในการปกปิดความเป็นเจ้าของ นั่นคือการตั้ง Trust

หลายคนอาจจะเคยได้ยินคำว่า Trust ผ่านกอง REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) ซึ่งเป็น Trust เพื่อการลงทุนอสังหาริมทรัพย์ สามารถทำการระดมทุนผ่านตลาดหลักทรัพย์ได้ มีโครงสร้างคล้ายๆกับ Property Fund แต่ Trust ที่ผมจะกล่าวต่อไปนี้ เปรียบเสมือนกองทุนส่วนบุคคลซึ่งผู้จัดการกอง Trust จะเป็นผู้บริหารทรัพย์สินนั้นๆ ส่วนเจ้าของตัวจริงจะไม่มีกรรมสิทธิ์ทางตรงต่อทรัพย์สินนั้นๆ

ก่อนอื่นต้องอธิบายศัพท์ของ Trust ให้เข้าใจก่อน เพราะค่อนข้างมีศัพท์เฉพาะเยอะ โดยศัพท์ที่ควรรู้ก็เช่น

Settlor (ผู้ตั้งกอง): เป็นคนที่นำทรัพย์สินมาใส่ในกอง Trust ซึ่งหลังจากทรัพย์สินถูกโอนเข้าไปในกอง Trust แล้ว ผู้ตั้งกองจะไม่มีสิทธิ์ควบคุมทรัพย์สินนั้นโดยตรงอีกต่อไป

Trustee (ผู้ดูแลกอง): เป็นผู้ที่ได้รับมอบหมายให้จัดการทรัพย์สินในกอง Trust ตามเงื่อนไขที่ผู้ตั้งกองระบุไว้ ผู้ดูแลกองมีหน้าที่ดูแลให้ทรัพย์สินนี้เติบโตและคงอยู่เพื่อผู้รับประโยชน์

Beneficiary (ผู้รับประโยชน์): เป็นคนที่ได้รับผลประโยชน์จากกอง Trust ตามเงื่อนไขที่กำหนด เช่น ได้รับเงินปันผล หรือทรัพย์สินเมื่อครบกำหนด

ข้อสังเกตง่ายๆ เวลาคุณดูหุ้นบริษัทจดทะเบียนในตลาดหลักทรัพย์ มักจะมีชื่อหนึ่งปรากฏขึ้นมาเสมอๆในหุ้นตัวใหญ่ๆ นั่นคือ STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY  

เวลาเห็นรายชื่อแบบนี้เข้าไปถือหุ้นทุกบริษัท คุณไม่มีทางรู้เลยว่า Trust นี้กำลังถือทรัพย์สินให้รายใหญ่คนเดียว หรือหลายคน บางทีอาจจะเป็นรายใหญ่แค่คนเดียวใช้บริการ Trust เจ้านี้เพื่อให้ไปถือหุ้นแทน หรืออาจจะมีหลายคนว่าจ้าง Trust แห่งนี้ให้ถือหุ้นแทน พอถือรวมกันมากเข้าก็เลยปรากฏเป็นรายชื่อผู้ถือหุ้นใหญ่นั่นเอง

อ่อ ลืมบอกไป ในไทยไม่มีกฎหมายรองรับในการตั้งกอง Trust ดังนั้นถ้าจะตั้งต้องตั้งในต่างประเทศ และไม่ใช่ว่า Trust จะมีแต่ข้อดีอย่างเดียว ซึ่งข้อเสียของมันก็ควรนำมาคิดด้วยเช่นกัน

ซึ่งข้อเสียอย่างแรกคือคุณไม่มีสิทธิความเป็นเจ้าของทรัพย์สินหรือหุ้นนั้นๆอีกต่อไป นั่นเป็นสาเหตุที่ไม่ว่ารัฐบาลไหนก็ไม่สามารถฟ้องร้องเพื่อยึดทรัพย์ใน Trust ได้ Bitcoiner ย่อมทราบดีกับคำว่า “์Not your key, Not your coin” คุณกำลังเอาทรัพย์สินไปฝากให้คนอื่นดูแล เพราะฉะนั้นคุณมีโอกาสโดนกอง Trust อ้างว่าบริหารงานผิดพลาดซึ่งทำให้คุณสูญเสียทรัพย์สิน ดังนั้นก่อนตั้ง Trust ควรเลือก Trustee ที่มีผลงานมานาน ไม่เคยมีประวัติฉ้อฉล และคุณก็ควรกำหนดเงื่อนไขในการบริหารกองทุนให้ชัดเจนตั้งแต่แรก เพื่อป้องกันการโอนย้ายทรัพย์สิน หรือการบริหารงานผิดพลาด

ถัดมาคือค่าใช้จ่ายโดยรวมมักจะสูงกว่าการตั้ง Offshore Company แบบซ้อนประเทศ ตั้งแต่การ Settle ไปจนถึงค่าดูแลกอง Trust รายปี ซึ่งผมไม่เคยเห็นที่ไหนต่ำกว่าหลักแสนต่อปี หรือบางที่ก็หลักล้าน หากมีทรัพย์สินจำนวนมาก ต่างกับการตั้ง Offshore Company โดยสิ้นเชิง (แต่ในบางกรณี Offshore Company ก็มีค่าใช้จ่ายสูงเช่นกัน ขึ้นกับธุรกิจที่ทำ จำนวนเงิน และประเทศที่จดจัดตั้งบริษัท)

ดังนั้น Trust จึงเป็นอีกหนึ่งวิธีของการปกปิดตัวตนของเหล่ามหาเศรษฐี แต่แลกมากับการต้องไว้ใจผู้บริหารกอง Trust ว่าจะไม่ฉ้อฉลกับทรัพย์สินของเรา ซึ่งถ้าถามว่าทำยังไงถึงจะมีอำนาจควบคุมกอง Trust ได้แบบเบ็ดเสร็จ นอกเหนือจากการกำหนดเงื่อนไขที่ละเอียดแล้ว อีกวิธีคือการเป็นเจ้าของบริษัท Trust เอง แล้วคุณคิดว่าตระกูลอย่าง Rothschild มีความสามารถที่จะเป็นเจ้าของบริษัท Trust หรือไม่ แล้วถ้าทำได้คุณคิดว่าเขาจะนำทรัพย์สินไปเก็บไว้ใน Trust เพื่อปกปิดชื่อเยอะขนาดไหน นี่เป็นเรื่องน่าคิด

ยังเหลืออีก 1 วิธี ที่จะสามารถปกปิดตัวตนในการถือครองทรัพย์สินได้ดี โปรดติดตามตอนต่อไป

realeakkrit #bitcoin #siamstr #wef

@ a39d19ec:3d88f61e

What do you even print with it besides decorative objects?

This kind of question still is a common one when talking about 3d printing.

With this series of long-form notes I will show you some of the practical and useful 3d printed things, that I use a lot.

Let me start the series with a nice little print consisting of two parts.

Laptop riser

There are many designs of laptop risers available online. But I like that the parts are small and interlocking, so that the are always together when not in use. The riser fits all laptops in our house. Particularly when working in Fusion360 my laptop needs lots of fresh air. I use the raiser regularly about 3 times a week. Sadly I don't know where I downloaded it from, so I cannot provide a link to it.

@ 832b6aa8:2e4f082a

Chef's notes

This Herb-Braised Beef Cheek recipe delivers tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef simmered slowly in a rich herb broth—without any wine! Sear the beef cheeks for a caramelized crust, then braise them with onions, garlic, carrots, and fresh herbs until perfectly tender. The dish is finished with a touch of lemon zest for brightness and pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or polenta, making it an ideal meal for cozy nights or special occasions. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a deeply flavorful, wine-free braised beef dish.

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 4 hrs
• 🍽️ Servings: 3-4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef cheeks, trimmed of excess fat
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth for a lighter flavor)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for a fresh finish)

Directions

1. Pat the beef cheeks dry with a paper towel, then season generously with salt and pepper. Sear the Beef Cheeks: In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cheeks for 4–5 minutes on each side, until browned. Remove and set aside. Cook the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 1 minute. Deglaze and Add Broth: Pour in 1 cup of water, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, paprika, and cumin. Stir well. Add the Beef Cheeks Back In: Return the beef cheeks to the pot, ensuring they’re mostly submerged in the liquid. Simmer: Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the beef cheeks braise for 3–4 hours until they’re tender and easy to pull apart with a fork. Finishing Touch: Before serving, sprinkle with lemon zest for brightness. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve: Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, or creamy risotto, with the braising liquid as a sauce.

@ 03b2a4f0:7ff066d4

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@ d1b118c6:4985b38d

Chef's notes

So easy I promise

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 15 minutes
• 🍳 Cook time: 25-35 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 1-5 persons

Ingredients

• Squash
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic seasoning

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Peel the squash
3. Cut the squash in half
4. Scrape out all the seeds and guts (can save that stuff for something else or compost or whatever)
5. Slice and dice up the remaining shell of a squash into 1inch (or so) sized pieces
6. Mix all the pieces of squash with olive oil and various seasonings (suggested seasonings in the ingredients list but do whatever you want. This is what I had on hand along w some parsley actually)
7. Lay all the squash out on a baking sheet nice and flat so that there aren’t any pieces overlapping
8. Toss it in the preheated oven until it is soft to the fork tines and/or goldeny
9. Enjoy. I had it on rice with soy sauce and would also be good with a fried egg on it. Add it to whatever squash would be good with

@ 361d3e1e:50bc10a8

https://forex-strategy.com/2024/10/28/in-bulgaria-the-parties-bought-voters-for-eur-500-per-vote/ In Bulgaria, the parties bought voters for EUR 500 per vote

vote #election #politics #bulgaria

@ 3ffac3a6:2d656657

Manifesto Stancap (Stalinismo Anarco-Capitalista):

Por um Futuro de Controle Absoluto e Liberdade Ilimitada

Saudações, camaradas e consumidores! Hoje, convocamos todos a marchar com orgulho rumo à mais avançada utopia jamais concebida pelo pensamento humano (e nem tão humano assim): o Stancap, a síntese perfeita entre a mão invisível do mercado e o punho de ferro do Estado.

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1. Liberdade Total sob o Controle Absoluto

Aqui, a liberdade é garantida. Você é livre para fazer o que quiser, pensar o que quiser, mas lembre-se: nós estaremos observando — por uma taxa de assinatura mensal, é claro. O governo será privatizado e administrado por CEOs visionários que entendem que os lucros mais seguros vêm da ordem e do controle. Sim, camarada, a ordem é o que nos liberta!

2. Empresas Estatais e Governo Privado para o Progresso Econômico

Todas as empresas serão estatizadas. Afinal, queremos um mercado forte e estável, e nada diz "eficiência" como uma gestão estatal unificada sob nosso Grande Conselho Corporativo. E para garantir o controle absoluto e a segurança dos cidadãos, o governo também será privatizado, operando sob princípios empresariais e contratos de eficiência. Nosso governo privado, liderado por CEOs que representam o mais alto nível de comprometimento e lucros, estará alinhado com o progresso e a ordem. Suas preferências de consumo serão registradas, analisadas e programadas para otimizar sua experiência como cidadão-produto. Cada compra será um voto de confiança, e qualquer recusa será gentilmente "corrigida".

3. Liberdade de Expressão Absoluta (com Moderação, Claro)

A liberdade de expressão é sagrada. Fale o que quiser, onde quiser, para quem quiser! Mas cuidado com o que você diz. Para garantir a pureza de nossas ideias e manter a paz, qualquer expressão que se desvie de nosso ideal será gentilmente convidada a uma estadia em um de nossos premiados Gulags Privados™. Neles, você terá a oportunidade de refletir profundamente sobre suas escolhas, com todo o conforto que um regime totalitário pode proporcionar.

4. A Ditadura da Liberdade

Dizemos sem ironia: a única verdadeira liberdade é aquela garantida pela ditadura. Com nossa liderança incontestável, asseguramos que todos terão a liberdade de escolher aquilo que é certo — que por sorte é exatamente o que determinamos como certo. Assim, a felicidade e a paz florescerão sob a luz da obediência.

5. Impostos (ou Dividends, como Preferimos Chamar)

Sob nosso sistema, impostos serão substituídos por "dividends". Você não será mais tributado; você estará "investindo" na sua própria liberdade. Cada centavo vai para reforçar o poder que nos mantém unidos, fortes e livres (de escolher de novo).

6. Propriedade Privada Coletiva

A propriedade é um direito absoluto. Mas para garantir seu direito, coletivizaremos todas as propriedades, deixando cada cidadão como "co-proprietário" sob nosso regime de proteção. Afinal, quem precisa de títulos de posse quando se tem a confiança do Estado?

7. Nosso Lema: "Matou Foi Pouco"

Em nossa sociedade ideal, temos um compromisso firme com a disciplina e a ordem. Se alguém questiona o bem maior que estabelecemos, lembremos todos do lema que norteia nossos valores: matou foi pouco! Aqui, não toleramos meias-medidas. Quando se trata de proteger nosso futuro perfeito, sempre podemos fazer mais — afinal, só o rigor garante que a liberdade seja plena e inquestionável.

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เมื่อวันที่ 16 กย.2024 มีผู้ติดตามคนหนึ่งส่งข้อความส่วนตัวมาหาผม บอกว่าชื่นชอบผลงานของผมมาก ต้องการจะขอซื้อผลงาน แต่ขอซื้อเป็น NFT นะ เสนอราคาซื้อขายต่อชิ้นที่สูงมาก หลังจากนั้นผมกับผู้ซื้อคนนี้พูดคุยกันในเมล์ครับ

นี่คือข้อสรุปสั่นๆจากการต่อรองซื้อขายครับ

(หลังจากนี้ผมขอเรียกผู้ซื้อว่า scammer นะครับ เพราะไพ่มันหงายมาแล้ว ว่าเขาคือมิจฉาชีพ)

• Scammer รายแรก เลือกผลงานที่จะซื้อ เสนอราคาซื้อที่สูงมาก แต่ต้องเป็นเวบไซต์ NFTmarket place ที่เขากำหนดเท่านั้น มันทำงานอยู่บน ERC20 ผมเข้าไปดูเวบไซต์ที่ว่านี้แล้วรู้สึกว่ามันดูแปลกๆครับ คนที่จะลงขายผลงานจะต้องใช้ email ในการสมัครบัญชีซะก่อน ถึงจะผูก wallet อย่างเช่น metamask ได้ เมื่อผูก wallet แล้วไม่สามารถเปลี่ยนได้ด้วย ตอนนั้นผมใช้ wallet ที่ไม่ได้ link กับ HW wallet ไว้ ทดลองสลับ wallet ไปๆมาๆ มันทำไม่ได้ แถมลอง log out แล้ว เลข wallet ก็ยังคาอยู่อันเดิม อันนี้มันดูแปลกๆแล้วหนึ่งอย่าง เวบนี้ค่า ETH ในการ mint 0.15 - 0.2 ETH … ตีเป็นเงินบาทนี่แพงบรรลัยอยู่นะครับ

• Scammer รายแรกพยายามชักจูงผม หว่านล้อมผมว่า แหม เดี๋ยวเขาก็มารับซื้องานผมน่า mint งานเสร็จ รีบบอกเขานะ เดี๋ยวเขารีบกดซื้อเลย พอขายได้กำไร ผมก็ได้ค่า gas คืนได้ แถมยังได้กำไรอีก ไม่มีอะไรต้องเสีนจริงมั้ย แต่มันเป้นความโชคดีครับ เพราะตอนนั้นผมไม่เหลือทุนสำรองที่จะมาซื้อ ETH ได้ ผมเลยต่อรองกับเขาตามนี้ครับ :

• ผมเสนอว่า เอางี้มั้ย ผมส่งผลงานของผมแบบ low resolution ให้ก่อน แลกกับให้เขาช่วยโอน ETH ที่เป็นค่า mint งานมาให้หน่อย พอผมได้ ETH แล้ว ผมจะ upscale งานของผม แล้วเมล์ไปให้ ใจแลกใจกันไปเลย ... เขาไม่เอา

• ผมเสนอให้ไปซื้อที่ร้านค้าออนไลน์ buymeacoffee ของผมมั้ย จ่ายเป็น USD ... เขาไม่เอา
• ผมเสนอให้ซื้อขายผ่าน PPV lightning invoice ที่ผมมีสิทธิ์เข้าถึง เพราะเป็น creator ของ Creatr ... เขาไม่เอา
• ผมยอกเขาว่างั้นก็รอนะ รอเงินเดือนออก เขาบอก ok

สัปดาห์ถัดมา มี scammer คนที่สองติดต่อผมเข้ามา ใช้วิธีการใกล้เคียงกัน แต่ใช้คนละเวบ แถมเสนอราคาซื้อที่สูงกว่าคนแรกมาก เวบที่สองนี้เลวร้ายค่าเวบแรกอีกครับ คือต้องใช้เมล์สมัครบัญชี ไม่สามารถผูก metamask ได้ พอสมัครเสร็จจะได้ wallet เปล่าๆมาหนึ่งอัน ผมต้องโอน ETH เข้าไปใน wallet นั้นก่อน เพื่อเอาไปเป็นค่า mint NFT 0.2 ETH

ผมบอก scammer รายที่สองว่า ต้องรอนะ เพราะตอนนี้กำลังติดต่อซื้อขายอยู่กับผู้ซื้อรายแรกอยู่ ผมกำลังรอเงินเพื่อมาซื้อ ETH เป็นต้นทุนดำเนินงานอยู่ คนคนนี้ขอให้ผมส่งเวบแรกไปให้เขาดูหน่อย หลังจากนั้นไม่นานเขาเตือนผมมาว่าเวบแรกมันคือ scam นะ ไม่สามารถถอนเงินออกมาได้ เขายังส่งรูป cap หน้าจอที่คุยกับผู้เสียหายจากเวบแรกมาให้ดูว่าเจอปัญหาถอนเงินไม่ได้ ไม่พอ เขายังบลัฟ opensea ด้วยว่าลูกค้าขายงานได้ แต่ถอนเงินไม่ได้

Opensea ถอนเงินไม่ได้ ตรงนี้แหละครับคือตัวกระตุกต่อมเอ๊ะของผมดังมาก เพราะ opensea อ่ะ ผู้ใช้ connect wallet เข้ากับ marketplace โดยตรง ซื้อขายกันเกิดขึ้น เงินวิ่งเข้าวิ่งออก wallet ของแต่ละคนโดยตรงเลย opensea เก็บแค่ค่า fee ในการใช้ platform ไม่เก็บเงินลูกค้าไว้ แถมปีนี้ค่า gas fee ก็ถูกกว่า bull run cycle 2020 มาก ตอนนี้ค่า gas fee ประมาณ 0.0001 ETH (แต่มันก็แพงกว่า BTC อยู่ดีอ่ะครับ)

ผมเลยเอาเรื่องนี้ไปปรึกษาพี่บิท แต่แอดมินมาคุยกับผมแทน ทางแอดมินแจ้งว่ายังไม่เคยมีเพื่อนๆมาปรึกษาเรื่องนี้ กรณีที่ผมทักมาถามนี่เป็นรายแรกเลย แต่แอดมินให้ความเห็นไปในทางเดียวกับสมมุติฐานของผมว่าน่าจะ scam ในเวลาเดียวกับผมเอาเรื่องนี้ไปถามในเพจ NFT community คนไทนด้วย ได้รับการ confirm ชัดเจนว่า scam และมีคนไม่น้อยโดนหลอก หลังจากที่ผมรู้ที่มาแล้ว ผมเลยเล่นสงครามปั่นประสาท scammer ทั้งสองคนนี้ครับ เพื่อดูว่าหลอกหลวงมิจฉาชีพจริงมั้ย

โดยวันที่ 30 กย. ผมเลยปั่นประสาน scammer ทั้งสองรายนี้ โดยการ mint ผลงานที่เขาเสนอซื้อนั่นแหละ ขึ้น opensea แล้วส่งข้อความไปบอกว่า

mint ให้แล้วนะ แต่เงินไม่พอจริงๆว่ะโทษที เลย mint ขึ้น opensea แทน พอดีบ้านจน ทำได้แค่นี้ไปถึงแค่ opensea รีบไปซื้อล่ะ มีคนจ้องจะคว้างานผมเยอะอยู่ ผมไม่คิด royalty fee ด้วยนะเฮ้ย เอาไปขายต่อไม่ต้องแบ่งกำไรกับผม

เท่านั้นแหละครับ สงครามจิตวิทยาก็เริ่มขึ้น แต่เขาจนมุม กลืนน้ำลายตัวเอง ช็อตเด็ดคือ

เขา : เนี่ยอุส่ารอ บอกเพื่อนในทีมว่าวันจันทร์ที่ 30 กย. ได้ของแน่ๆ เพื่อนๆในทีมเห็นงานผมแล้วมันสวยจริง เลยใส่เงินเต็มที่ 9.3ETH (+ capture screen ส่งตัวเลขยอดเงินมาให้ดู)ไว้รอโดยเฉพาะเลยนะ ผม : เหรอ ... งั้น ขอดู wallet address ที่มี transaction มาให้ดูหน่อยสิ เขา : 2ETH นี่มัน 5000$ เลยนะ ผม : แล้วไง ขอดู wallet address ที่มีการเอายอดเงิน 9.3ETH มาให้ดูหน่อย ไหนบอกว่าเตรียมเงินไว้มากแล้วนี่ ขอดูหน่อย ว่าใส่ไว้เมื่อไหร่ ... เอามาแค่ adrress นะเว้ย ไม่ต้องทะลึ่งส่ง seed มาให้ เขา : ส่งรูปเดิม 9.3 ETH มาให้ดู ผม : รูป screenshot อ่ะ มันไม่มีความหมายหรอกเว้ย ตัดต่อเอาก็ได้ง่ายจะตาย เอา transaction hash มาดู ไหนว่าเตรียมเงินไว้รอ 9.3ETH แล้วอยากซื้องานผมจนตัวสั่นเลยไม่ใช่เหรอ ถ้าจะส่ง wallet address มาให้ดู หรือจะช่วยส่ง 0.15ETH มาให้ยืม mint งานก่อน แล้วมากดซื้อ 2ETH ไป แล้วผมใช้ 0.15ETH คืนให้ก็ได้ จะซื้อหรือไม่ซื้อเนี่ย เขา : จะเอา address เขาไปทำไม ผม : ตัดจบ รำคาญ ไม่ขายให้ละ เขา : 2ETH = 5000 USD เลยนะ ผม : แล้วไง

ผมเลยเขียนบทความนี้มาเตือนเพื่อนๆพี่ๆทุกคนครับ เผื่อใครกำลังเปิดพอร์ตทำธุรกิจขาย digital art online แล้วจะโชคดี เจอของดีแบบผม

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ทำไมผมถึงมั่นใจว่ามันคือการหลอกหลวง แล้วคนโกงจะได้อะไร

อันดับแรกไปพิจารณาดู opensea ครับ เป็นเวบ NFTmarketplace ที่ volume การซื้อขายสูงที่สุด เขาไม่เก็บเงินของคนจะซื้อจะขายกันไว้กับตัวเอง เงินวิ่งเข้าวิ่งออก wallet ผู้ซื้อผู้ขายเลย ส่วนทางเวบเก็บค่าธรรมเนียมเท่านั้น แถมค่าธรรมเนียมก็ถูกกว่าเมื่อปี 2020 เยอะ ดังนั้นการที่จะไปลงขายงานบนเวบ NFT อื่นที่ค่า fee สูงกว่ากันเป็นร้อยเท่า ... จะทำไปทำไม

ผมเชื่อว่า scammer โกงเงินเจ้าของผลงานโดยการเล่นกับความโลภและความอ่อนประสบการณ์ของเจ้าของผลงานครับ เมื่อไหร่ก็ตามที่เจ้าของผลงานโอน ETH เข้าไปใน wallet เวบนั้นเมื่อไหร่ หรือเมื่อไหร่ก็ตามที่จ่ายค่า fee ในการ mint งาน เงินเหล่านั้นสิ่งเข้ากระเป๋า scammer ทันที แล้วก็จะมีการเล่นตุกติกต่อแน่นอนครับ เช่นถอนไม่ได้ หรือซื้อไม่ได้ ต้องโอนเงินมาเพิ่มเพื่อปลดล็อค smart contract อะไรก็ว่าไป แล้วคนนิสัยไม่ดีพวกเนี้ย ก็จะเล่นกับความโลภของคน เอาราคาเสนอซื้อที่สูงโคตรๆมาล่อ ... อันนี้ไม่ว่ากัน เพราะบนโลก NFT รูปภาพบางรูปที่ไม่ได้มีความเป็นศิลปะอะไรเลย มันดันขายกันได้ 100 - 150 ETH ศิลปินที่พยายามสร้างตัวก็อาจจะมองว่า ผลงานเรามีคนรับซื้อ 2 - 4 ETH ต่องานมันก็มากพอแล้ว (จริงๆมากเกินจนน่าตกใจด้วยซ้ำครับ)

บนโลกของ BTC ไม่ต้องเชื่อใจกัน โอนเงินไปหากันได้ ปิดสมุดบัญชีได้โดยไม่ต้องเชื่อใจกัน

บบโลกของ ETH "code is law" smart contract มีเขียนอยู่แล้ว ไปอ่าน มันไม่ได้ยากมากในการทำความเข้าใจ ดังนั้น การจะมาเชื่อคำสัญญาจากคนด้วยกัน เป็นอะไรที่ไม่มีเหตุผล

ผมไปเล่าเรื่องเหล่านี้ให้กับ community งานศิลปะ ก็มีทั้งเสียงตอบรับที่ดี และไม่ดีปนกันไป มีบางคนยืนยันเสียงแข็งไปในทำนองว่า ไอ้เรื่องแบบเนี้ยไม่ได้กินเขาหรอก เพราะเขาตั้งใจแน่วแน่ว่างานศิลป์ของเขา เขาไม่เอาเข้ามายุ่งในโลก digital currency เด็ดขาด ซึ่งผมก็เคารพมุมมองเขาครับ แต่มันจะดีกว่ามั้ย ถ้าเราเปิดหูเปิดตาให้ทันเทคโนโลยี โดยเฉพาะเรื่อง digital currency , blockchain โดนโกงทีนึงนี่คือหมดตัวกันง่ายกว่าเงิน fiat อีก

อยากจะมาเล่าให้ฟังครับ และอยากให้ช่วยแชร์ไปให้คนรู้จักด้วย จะได้ระวังตัวกัน

Note

• ภาพประกอบ cyber security ทั้งสองนี่ของผมเองครับ ทำเอง วางขายบน AdobeStock
• อีกบัญชีนึงของผม "HikariHarmony" npub1exdtszhpw3ep643p9z8pahkw8zw00xa9pesf0u4txyyfqvthwapqwh48sw กำลังค่อยๆเอาผลงานจากโลกข้างนอกเข้ามา nostr ครับ ตั้งใจจะมาสร้างงานศิลปะในนี้ เพื่อนๆที่ชอบงาน จะได้ไม่ต้องออกไปหาที่ไหน

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Bitcoin: En Afgørende Beslutning for Nationale Økonomier og Fremtidige Generationer

Efterhånden som Bitcoin bliver en stadig mere fremtrædende kraft i global finans, befinder lande, herunder Danmark, sig ved en kritisk skillevej. Ligesom virksomheder, der overvejer fordelene ved at adoptere Bitcoin, skal nationer nu beslutte, hvordan de vil interagere med denne nye teknologi. Denne beslutning vil forme deres økonomier, påvirke deres position på verdensmarkedet og efterlade varige konsekvenser for fremtidige generationer. Men nylige politiske diskussioner, såsom Danmarks forslag om at beskatte Bitcoin-beholdninger årligt, afslører en grundlæggende misforståelse af Bitcoins potentiale. I stedet for at betragte Bitcoin som en erstatning for det nuværende finansielle system, bør politikere erkende, at det er en komplementær teknologi, der kan sameksistere med traditionel finans. Bitcoin er kommet for at blive, uanset om det bliver omfavnet eller modarbejdet, men konsekvenserne af dette valg vil klinge gennem alle niveauer af samfundet, fra virksomheder og borgere til fremtidige generationer.

Bitcoin som en Strategisk Valg for Nationale Økonomier

Bitcoins adoption som anerkendt betalingsmiddel i El Salvador i 2021, efterfulgt af byen Luganos "Plan B"-initiativ for at integrere Bitcoin i sin økonomi, har udløst en omfattende debat om økonomisk suverænitet, decentralisering og finansiel inklusion. Lande som Bhutan og andre bruger Bitcoin-mining på innovative måder ved at anvende deres rigelige vandkraft eller overskudsenergi til både bæredygtig mining og stabilisering af energinetværk. Disse eksempler fremhæver, hvordan Bitcoin kan bruges som en stærk tilføjelse til eksisterende finansielle systemer, snarere end som en erstatning. Nationer som El Salvador og Bhutan ser Bitcoin som et redskab til at diversificere deres økonomier, reducere afhængigheden af centraliserede finansielle institutioner og øge modstandskraften mod globale økonomiske udsving.

Desuden kan Bitcoin, på trods af bekymringer om energiforbrug, understøtte en overgang til bæredygtige energikilder gennem innovative løsninger som mining med overskuds- eller grøn energi og ved at tilbyde netstabilisering. Misforståelser om Bitcoins energipåvirkning afslører en betydelig kløft i forståelsen af, hvad Bitcoin virkelig repræsenterer, og hvordan det fungerer. Mange kritikere overser, at Bitcoin-mining ofte tilskynder til produktion af ren energi og energieffektivitet. For disse lande repræsenterer Bitcoin et strategisk valg for at modernisere deres finansielle systemer og styrke borgerne uden at afskaffe traditionelle strukturer.

Denne tilgang handler ikke om at erstatte det gamle med det nye, men om at bygge et finansielt system, der giver folk flere muligheder. Bitcoins decentraliserede natur og evne til at operere uafhængigt af etablerede banksystemer gør det til et værdifuldt alternativ, der kan eksistere side om side med eksisterende strukturer. Lande, der omfavner Bitcoin, åbner sig for en verden af muligheder, der kan gavne alle niveauer i samfundet. Fra at øge national økonomisk modstandskraft til at styrke borgerne med nye finansielle værktøjer, tilbyder Bitcoin en vej til et mere inkluderende og fleksibelt finansielt landskab, der kan tilpasse sig globale ændringer.

Lærdom fra Erhvervslivet: MicroStrategy og Microsoft

Strategierne hos virksomheder som MicroStrategy og Microsoft fremhæver konsekvenserne af at omfavne eller ignorere Bitcoin. MicroStrategys tidlige beslutning om at integrere Bitcoin i sin finansielle strategi har positioneret det som en leder, tiltrukket investorinteresse og styrket dets omdømme som en fremsynet virksomhed. Microsoft har derimod taget en forsigtig tilgang og risikerer at blive opfattet som konservativ. Hvis MicroStrategys Bitcoin-strategi fortsætter med at give positive resultater, kan det sætte Microsofts relative inaktivitet i et kritisk lys og rejse spørgsmål om dets innovationspotentiale.

Denne analogi kan også anvendes på nationaløkonomier. Lande, der integrerer Bitcoin, kan positionere sig som økonomiske ledere, høste fordelene ved tidlig adoption uden at afskaffe deres traditionelle finansielle systemer. Omvendt risikerer nationer, der modstår Bitcoin, at blive efterladt, idet de går glip af muligheden for at blande Bitcoins styrker med deres eksisterende økonomiske strukturer. Ligesom virksomheder, der ignorerer disruptive teknologier, hurtigt kan blive irrelevante, risikerer lande, der modstår Bitcoin-adoption, at kvæle økonomisk innovation og undergrave deres globale konkurrenceevne.

Fordelene ved at Omfavne Bitcoin: Fra Borgere til Fremtidige Generationer

At omfavne Bitcoin giver fordele på alle niveauer—fra landet til virksomhederne, fra borgerne til fremtidige generationer. Når en nation integrerer Bitcoin, signalerer den åbenhed over for finansiel innovation og modstandskraft, hvilket tiltrækker virksomheder, investorer og iværksættere, der trives i Bitcoin-venlige miljøer. For virksomheder giver Bitcoin en måde at beskytte sig mod valutadevaluering og inflation, hvilket potentielt styrker deres balancer og gør dem mere konkurrencedygtige på det globale marked.

For borgerne giver Bitcoin finansiel suverænitet og nye muligheder for at bevare velstand, især i økonomier, der er udsatte for inflation eller kapitalbegrænsninger. Måske vigtigst af alt, ved at adoptere Bitcoin som en komplementær finansiel teknologi, kan lande sikre, at fremtidige generationer har adgang til et mangfoldigt og robust økonomisk system, der kan tilpasse sig kravene i en hurtigt forandrende verden. Fordelene ved Bitcoin rækker ud over økonomisk gevinst—de omfatter også øget autonomi, økonomisk empowerment og adgang til et globalt, decentraliseret finansielt netværk.

Omvendt indebærer modstand mod Bitcoin betydelige risici. Nationer, der modstår Bitcoin-adoption, kan uforvarende begrænse deres borgeres finansielle frihed og reducere mulighederne for økonomisk vækst. Virksomheder kan finde det udfordrende at forblive konkurrencedygtige i en Bitcoin-aktiveret global økonomi, mens landet som helhed kan miste sin tiltrækningskraft for investorer og innovatorer. Det mest bekymrende er, at ved at stå i vejen for Bitcoin risikerer disse nationer at nægte fremtidige generationer de finansielle værktøjer og den frihed, der er nødvendig for at trives i en decentraliseret verden.

Reguleringens Kortsynethed og Stagnationens Pris

Meget af den regulatoriske modstand mod Bitcoin synes at være forankret i en stiv overholdelse af traditionelle finansielle paradigmer. Politikere, der ofte er uddannet inden for konventionelle økonomiske rammer, mangler måske det perspektiv, der kræves for at forstå Bitcoins unikke rolle som en komplementær teknologi. Denne mangel på forståelse risikerer at skubbe lande mod økonomisk stagnation ved at skabe strukturelle barrierer for innovation. Ved at afvise Bitcoin kan regulatorer uforvarende hæmme økonomisk dynamik og efterlade deres lande sårbare i en stadig mere decentraliseret global økonomi.

Denne regulatoriske myopi risikerer ikke kun at kvæle økonomiske fremskridt, men også at forstærke eksisterende finansielle uligheder. Mens Bitcoin ikke er en erstatning for traditionelle finansielle institutioner, kan det fungere som et levedygtigt alternativ for underbankede befolkninger og tilbyde et niveau af finansiel tilgængelighed, som mange lande i øjeblikket kæmper med at levere. En stiv holdning mod Bitcoin kunne forhindre millioner i at få adgang til dette globale finansielle netværk, hvilket effektivt tvinger folk til at forblive afhængige af centraliserede institutioner, som for mange fortsat er utilgængelige og uretfærdige—en beslutning, der, hvis den træffes med vilje, kun kan retfærdiggøres af motiver, der er rodfæstet i kontrol fremfor empowerment.

At Betegne Bitcoin og “Krypto” som Synonyme: Et Tegn på Regulatorisk Misforståelse

Et andet tegn på regulatorernes manglende forståelse er deres hyppige sammenblanding af Bitcoin med “krypto,” som om de er én og samme ting. Denne fejlagtige betegnelse understreger, hvordan mange politikere overser Bitcoins unikke teknologiske fundament og særlige egenskaber. I modsætning til andre digitale aktiver er Bitcoin decentraliseret, censurresistent og har en fast forsyning, hvilket gør det fundamentalt anderledes end det bredere kryptomarked. At gruppere Bitcoin med “krypto” i politiske diskussioner viser en overfladisk forståelse af dens rolle som et holdbart, uafhængigt netværk med unikke økonomiske principper. Denne tilgang forvrænger ikke kun den offentlige opfattelse, men forhindrer også klare og effektive politikrammer, der respekterer Bitcoins særlige rolle i moderne finans.

Bitcoin som en Protokol for Innovation: Lærdom fra TCP/IP

Ligesom TCP/IP-protokollen muliggjorde en bølge af transformative innovationer—e-mail, internettet, streaming og utallige applikationer—tjener Bitcoin også som en grundlæggende protokol med stort potentiale. De innovationer, der kan opstå oven på Bitcoin-protokollen, er svære at forudsige, ligesom det ville have været umuligt at forudse hele internettets landskab under TCP/IP’s tilblivelse. At beskatte eller modstå Bitcoin ville være lige så kortsigtet som at beskatte TCP/IP-protokollen selv og lade, som om en person eller en gruppe har indsigt til at kontrollere udviklingen af en teknologi, der er bestemt til global indflydelse. Bitcoin er ikke blot et digitalt aktiv; det er en decentraliseret protokol, der fungerer som fundamentet for en ny æra af finansiel, teknologisk og økonomisk innovation.

Beskatning af Bitcoin: Fåfængt og Undertrykkende

At beskatte Bitcoin er lige så absurd som at beskatte sollys eller forbyde folk at kigge på månen—en handling, der, hvis den blev gennemført, ville stå som et symbol på undertrykkelse. Sådanne handlinger ville blive husket af fremtidige generationer på samme måde, som vi i dag reflekterer over arven fra autoritære regimer: som tiltag født af kontrol, ikke fremskridt. Ydermere ignorerer sådanne tiltag Lindy-effekten, som antyder, at Bitcoin, ligesom alle varige teknologier, kun vil blive stærkere og mere modstandsdygtig over tid. Forsøg på at begrænse det viser sig i sidste ende at være ineffektive, da Bitcoin ikke kan stoppes; skræmmekampagner kan påvirke dem, der ikke er bekendt med dets potentiale, men hvert forsøg vil kun styrke Bitcoin og Bitcoins betydning. I mellemtiden risikerer de nationer, der håndhæver sådanne politikker, at svække deres egen position og falde bagud i en fremtid, hvor Bitcoin uundgåeligt vil spille en central rolle.

Den Globale Mulighed: Omfavne eller Falde Bagud

At ignorere eller modstå Bitcoin er ikke blot en forpasset investeringsmulighed—det er en forpasset chance for at positionere et land i spidsen for global økonomisk innovation. Bitcoins decentraliserede netværk vil fortsætte med at vokse og få legitimitet verden over, med eller uden støtte fra nogen enkelt nation. Lande, der velkommer Bitcoin, vil have fordelen af at forme, hvordan denne teknologi integreres med traditionel finans, mens de, der modstår, kan finde sig selv kæmpe for at indhente en verden, der i stigende grad er åben for decentraliserede løsninger.

Beslutningen om at omfavne eller afvise Bitcoin vil påvirke et lands umiddelbare økonomiske landskab og bestemme dets rolle i den globale økonomi i årtier fremover. Nationer som El Salvador og byen Lugano sætter nye standarder for økonomisk tilpasningsevne og modstandskraft ved at blande Bitcoin med traditionelle systemer for at skabe en hybrid finansiel fremtid. Denne tilgang positionerer dem ikke kun som ledere i den digitale økonomi, men sikrer også en lysere fremtid for deres borgere. Ved at vælge at omfavne Bitcoin lægger disse lande grundlaget for bæredygtig vækst, der vil gavne generationer fremover.

En Kritisk Beslutning for Politikere

Lande står nu ved en afgørende korsvej: Integrere Bitcoin som en komplementær teknologi for at styrke økonomisk modstandskraft eller risikere at stagnere i en stadigt mere decentraliseret verden. De valg, der træffes i dag, vil påvirke, hvordan nationer opfattes globalt og bestemme graden af finansiel frihed og muligheder, der er tilgængelige for deres borgere. At omfavne Bitcoin betyder ikke at opgive det eksisterende finansielle system. I stedet betyder det at anerkende, at Bitcoin kan sameksistere med traditionel finans for at skabe en mere inkluderende, fleksibel og modstandsdygtig økonomi.

Selvom det at ignorere Bitcoin er bedre end aktivt at modarbejde det, vil det at omfavne Bitcoin virkelig gavne landet og dets borgere. Politikere i lande som Danmark bør nøje overveje de bredere implikationer af enten at omfavne eller modstå Bitcoin. Tidlige adoptere af Bitcoin kan blive set som visionære, åbne døre for innovation og vækst, mens de, der afviser det, kan blive betragtet som fastlåste i forældede paradigmer. For lande, der vælger at ignorere eller modstå Bitcoin, vil omkostningerne sandsynligvis måles ikke kun i forpassede muligheder for den nuværende generation, men også i begrænset økonomisk frihed og potentiale for kommende generationer. At omfavne Bitcoin tilbyder en vej til en mere tilpasningsdygtig og styrket fremtid, hvor traditionelle og decentraliserede systemer arbejder sammen for at sikre økonomisk stabilitet og vækst.

Bitcoin er den vigtigste, men mest misforståede og undervurderede gave til menneskeheden, og den ankommer på et afgørende tidspunkt i historien. Alle bør studere Bitcoin. Bitcoin er ligeglad. Bitcoin eksisterer bare.

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Hello everyone on Nostr and all my watchersand followersfrom DeviantArt, as well as those from other art platforms

I have been creating and sharing AI-generated anime girl fanart since the beginning of 2024 and have been running member-exclusive content on Patreon.

I also publish showcases of my artworks to Deviantart. I organically build up my audience from time to time. I consider it as one of my online businesses of art. Everything is slowly growing

On September 16, I received a DM from someone expressing interest in purchasing my art in NFT format and offering a very high price for each piece. We later continued the conversation via email.

Here’s a brief overview of what happened

• The first scammer selected the art they wanted to buy and offered a high price for each piece. They provided a URL to an NFT marketplace site running on the Ethereum (ETH) mainnet or ERC20. The site appeared suspicious, requiring email sign-up and linking a MetaMask wallet. However, I couldn't change the wallet address later. The minting gas fees were quite expensive, ranging from 0.15 to 0.2 ETH

• The scammers tried to convince me that the high profits would easily cover the minting gas fees, so I had nothing to lose. Luckily, I didn’t have spare funds to purchase ETH for the gas fees at the time, so I tried negotiating with them as follows:

• I offered to send them a lower-quality version of my art via email in exchange for the minting gas fees, but they refused.

• I offered them the option to pay in USD through Buy Me a Coffee shop here, but they refused.
• I offered them the option to pay via Bitcoin using the Lightning Network invoice , but they refused.
• I asked them to wait until I could secure the funds, and they agreed to wait.

The following week, a second scammer approached me with a similar offer, this time at an even higher price and through a different NFT marketplace website.

This second site also required email registration, and after navigating to the dashboard, it asked for a minting fee of 0.2 ETH. However, the site provided a wallet address for me instead of connecting a MetaMask wallet.

I told the second scammer that I was waiting to make a profit from the first sale, and they asked me to show them the first marketplace. They then warned me that the first site was a scam and even sent screenshots of victims, including one from OpenSea saying that Opensea is not paying.

This raised a red flag, and I began suspecting I might be getting scammed. On OpenSea, funds go directly to users' wallets after transactions, and OpenSea charges a much lower platform fee compared to the previous crypto bull run in 2020. Minting fees on OpenSea are also significantly cheaper, around 0.0001 ETH per transaction.

I also consulted with Thai NFT artist communities and the ex-chairman of the Thai Digital Asset Association. According to them, no one had reported similar issues, but they agreed it seemed like a scam.

After confirming my suspicions with my own research and consulting with the Thai crypto community, I decided to test the scammers’ intentions by doing the following

I minted the artwork they were interested in, set the price they offered, and listed it for sale on OpenSea. I then messaged them, letting them know the art was available and ready to purchase, with no royalty fees if they wanted to resell it.

They became upset and angry, insisting I mint the art on their chosen platform, claiming they had already funded their wallet to support me. When I asked for proof of their wallet address and transactions, they couldn't provide any evidence that they had enough funds.

Here’s what I want to warn all artists in the DeviantArt community or other platforms If you find yourself in a similar situation, be aware that scammers may be targeting you.

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My Perspective why I Believe This is a Scam and What the Scammers Gain

From my experience with BTC and crypto since 2017, here's why I believe this situation is a scam, and what the scammers aim to achieve

First, looking at OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace on the ERC20 network, they do not hold users' funds. Instead, funds from transactions go directly to users’ wallets. OpenSea’s platform fees are also much lower now compared to the crypto bull run in 2020. This alone raises suspicion about the legitimacy of other marketplaces requiring significantly higher fees.

I believe the scammers' tactic is to lure artists into paying these exorbitant minting fees, which go directly into the scammers' wallets. They convince the artists by promising to purchase the art at a higher price, making it seem like there's no risk involved. In reality, the artist has already lost by paying the minting fee, and no purchase is ever made.

In the world of Bitcoin (BTC), the principle is "Trust no one" and “Trustless finality of transactions” In other words, transactions are secure and final without needing trust in a third party.

In the world of Ethereum (ETH), the philosophy is "Code is law" where everything is governed by smart contracts deployed on the blockchain. These contracts are transparent, and even basic code can be read and understood. Promises made by people don’t override what the code says.

I also discuss this issue with art communities. Some people have strongly expressed to me that they want nothing to do with crypto as part of their art process. I completely respect that stance.

However, I believe it's wise to keep your eyes open, have some skin in the game, and not fall into scammers’ traps. Understanding the basics of crypto and NFTs can help protect you from these kinds of schemes.

If you found this article helpful, please share it with your fellow artists.

Until next time Take care

Note

• Both cyber security images are mine , I created and approved by AdobeStock to put on sale
• I'm working very hard to bring all my digital arts into Nostr to build my Sats business here to my another npub "HikariHarmony" npub1exdtszhpw3ep643p9z8pahkw8zw00xa9pesf0u4txyyfqvthwapqwh48sw

Link to my full gallery - Anime girl fanarts : HikariHarmony - HikariHarmony on Nostr - General art : KeshikiRakuen

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onion-service-nostr-relays

A list of nostr relays exposed as onion services.

The list

| Relay name | Description | Onion url | Operator | Payment URL | Payment options | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | nostr.oxtr.dev | Same relay as clearnet relay nostr.oxtr.dev | ws://oxtrdevav64z64yb7x6rjg4ntzqjhedm5b5zjqulugknhzr46ny2qbad.onion | operator | N/A | N/A | | relay.snort.social | Same relay as clearnet relay relay.snort.social | wss://skzzn6cimfdv5e2phjc4yr5v7ikbxtn5f7dkwn5c7v47tduzlbosqmqd.onion | operator | N/A | N/A | | nostr.thesamecat.io | Same relay as clearnet relay nostr.thesamecat.io | ws://2jsnlhfnelig5acq6iacydmzdbdmg7xwunm4xl6qwbvzacw4lwrjmlyd.onion | operator | N/A | N/A | | nostr.land | The nostr.land paid relay (same as clearnet) | ws://nostrland2gdw7g3y77ctftovvil76vquipymo7tsctlxpiwknevzfid.onion | operator | Payment URL | BTC LN | | bitcoiner.social | No auth required, currently | ws://bitcoinr6de5lkvx4tpwdmzrdfdpla5sya2afwpcabjup2xpi5dulbad.onion | operator | N/A | N/A | | relay.westernbtc.com | The westernbtc.com paid relay | ws://westbtcebhgi4ilxxziefho6bqu5lqwa5ncfjefnfebbhx2cwqx5knyd.onion | operator | Payment URL | BTC LN | | freelay.sovbit.host | Free relay for sovbit.host | ws://sovbitm2enxfr5ot6qscwy5ermdffbqscy66wirkbsigvcshumyzbbqd.onion | operator | N/A | N/A | | nostr.sovbit.host | Paid relay for sovbit.host | ws://sovbitgz5uqyh7jwcsudq4sspxlj4kbnurvd3xarkkx2use3k6rlibqd.onion | operator | N/A | N/A | | nostr.wine | 🍷 nostr.wine relay | ws://nostrwinemdptvqukjttinajfeedhf46hfd5bz2aj2q5uwp7zros3nad.onion | operator | Payment URL | BTC LN, BTC, Credit Card/CashApp (Stripe) | | inbox.nostr.wine | 🍷 inbox.nostr.wine relay | ws://wineinboxkayswlofkugkjwhoyi744qvlzdxlmdvwe7cei2xxy4gc6ad.onion | operator | Payment URL | BTC LN, BTC | | filter.nostr.wine | 🍷 filter.nostr.wine proxy relay | ws://winefiltermhqixxzmnzxhrmaufpnfq3rmjcl6ei45iy4aidrngpsyid.onion | operator | Payment URL | BTC LN, BTC | | N/A | N/A | ws://pzfw4uteha62iwkzm3lycabk4pbtcr67cg5ymp5i3xwrpt3t24m6tzad.onion:81 | operator | N/A | N/A | | nostr.fractalized.net | Free relay for fractalized.net | ws://xvgox2zzo7cfxcjrd2llrkthvjs5t7efoalu34s6lmkqhvzvrms6ipyd.onion | operator | N/A | N/A | | nfrelay.app | nfrelay.app aggregator relay (nostr-filter-relay) | ws://nfrelay6saohkmipikquvrn6d64dzxivhmcdcj4d5i7wxis47xwsriyd.onion | operator | N/A | N/A | relay.nostr.net | Public relay from nostr.net (Same as clearnet) | ws://nostrnetl6yd5whkldj3vqsxyyaq3tkuspy23a3qgx7cdepb4564qgqd.onion | operator | N/A | N/A | | nerostrator | Free to read, pay XMR to relay | ws://nerostrrgb5fhj6dnzhjbgmnkpy2berdlczh6tuh2jsqrjok3j4zoxid.onion | operator |Payment URL | XMR | | nostr.girino.org | Public relay from nostr.girino.org | ws://gnostr2jnapk72mnagq3cuykfon73temzp77hcbncn4silgt77boruid.onion | operator | N/A | N/A | | wot.girino.org | WoT relay from wot.girino.org | ws://girwot2koy3kvj6fk7oseoqazp5vwbeawocb3m27jcqtah65f2fkl3yd.onion | operator | N/A | N/A | | haven.girino.org/{outbox, inbox, chat, private} | Haven smart relay from haven.girino.org | ws://ghaven2hi3qn2riitw7ymaztdpztrvmm337e2pgkacfh3rnscaoxjoad.onion/{outbox, inbox, chat, private} | operator | N/A | N/A | | relay.nostpy.lol | Free Web of Trust relay (Same as clearnet) | ws://pemgkkqjqjde7y2emc2hpxocexugbixp42o4zymznil6zfegx5nfp4id.onion | operator |N/A | N/A |

Contributing

Contributions are encouraged to keep this document alive. Just open a PR and I'll have it tested and merged. The onion URL is the only mandatory column, the rest is just nice-to-have metadata about the relay. Put N/A in empty columns.

If you want to contribute anonymously, please contact me on SimpleX or send a DM on nostr using a disposable npub.

Operator column

It is generally preferred to use something that includes a NIP-19 string, either just the string or a url that contains the NIP-19 string in it (e.g. an njump url).

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Bitcoin: A Pivotal Decision for National Economies and Future Generations

As Bitcoin becomes an increasingly prominent force in global finance, countries, including Denmark, find themselves at a critical juncture. Much like corporations weighing the advantages of Bitcoin adoption, nations must now decide how to engage with this emerging technology. This decision will shape their economies, influence their standing in the global marketplace, and leave lasting effects for future generations. However, recent policy discussions, such as Denmark’s proposal to tax Bitcoin holdings annually, reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of Bitcoin’s potential. Rather than viewing Bitcoin as a replacement for the current financial system, policymakers should recognize it as a complementary technology capable of coexisting with traditional finance. Bitcoin is here to stay, regardless of whether it is embraced or resisted, but the consequences of that choice will reverberate across all levels of society, from companies and citizens to future generations.

Bitcoin as a Strategic Choice for National Economies

Bitcoin’s adoption by El Salvador as official legal tender in 2021, followed by the city of Lugano’s "Plan B" initiative to integrate Bitcoin into its economy, has sparked widespread debate on economic sovereignty, decentralization, and financial inclusion. Countries like Bhutan and others are leveraging Bitcoin mining in innovative ways, using their abundant hydroelectric power or surplus energy not only for sustainable mining operations but also to stabilize energy grids. These examples highlight how Bitcoin can be leveraged not as a replacement but as a powerful addition to existing financial systems. Nations such as El Salvador and Bhutan see Bitcoin as a tool to diversify their economies, reduce dependency on centralized financial institutions, and increase resilience to global financial fluctuations.

Additionally, despite concerns about energy use, Bitcoin can support a shift toward sustainable energy sources through innovative solutions like mining with surplus or green energy and providing grid stabilization benefits. Misconceptions about Bitcoin’s energy impact reveal a significant gap in understanding what Bitcoin truly represents and how it functions. Many critics overlook the fact that Bitcoin mining often incentivizes clean energy production and energy efficiency. For these countries, Bitcoin represents a strategic choice to modernize their financial systems and empower citizens without dismantling traditional structures.

This approach is not about replacing the old with the new but about building a financial system that offers people multiple options. The decentralized nature of Bitcoin and its ability to operate independently of established banking systems make it a valuable alternative that can coexist alongside existing structures. Countries that embrace Bitcoin open themselves to a world of possibilities that can benefit all levels of society. From boosting national economic resilience to empowering citizens with new financial tools, Bitcoin offers a path to a more inclusive and flexible financial landscape that can adapt to global changes.

Lessons from the Corporate World: MicroStrategy and Microsoft

The strategies of corporations like MicroStrategy and Microsoft highlight the implications of embracing or ignoring Bitcoin. MicroStrategy’s early decision to incorporate Bitcoin into its financial strategy has positioned it as a leader, attracting investor interest and enhancing its reputation as a forward-thinking company. Microsoft, on the other hand, has taken a cautious approach, risking the perception of conservatism. If MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy continues to yield positive returns, it could cast a spotlight on Microsoft’s relative inactivity, raising questions about its innovation potential.

This analogy extends to national economies. Countries that integrate Bitcoin can position themselves as economic leaders, reaping the rewards of early adoption without dismantling their traditional financial systems. Conversely, nations that resist Bitcoin risk falling behind, as they miss the opportunity to blend Bitcoin’s strengths with those of their existing economic structures. Just as companies that ignore disruptive technologies can quickly become irrelevant, countries that resist Bitcoin adoption risk stifling economic innovation and undermining their global competitiveness.

The Benefits of Embracing Bitcoin: From Citizens to Future Generations

Embracing Bitcoin offers benefits at every level—from the country to corporations, from citizens to future generations. When a nation integrates Bitcoin, it signals openness to financial innovation and resilience, attracting companies, investors, and entrepreneurs who thrive in Bitcoin-friendly environments. For companies, Bitcoin offers a way to hedge against currency devaluation and inflation, potentially strengthening their balance sheets and making them more competitive in the global market.

For citizens, Bitcoin provides financial sovereignty and new opportunities for wealth preservation, especially in economies susceptible to inflation or capital controls. Perhaps most importantly, by adopting Bitcoin as a complementary financial technology, countries can ensure that future generations have access to a diverse and resilient economic system that can adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing world. The benefits of Bitcoin extend beyond financial gain—they also include increased autonomy, economic empowerment, and access to a global, decentralized financial network.

Opposing Bitcoin, on the other hand, carries significant risks. Nations that resist Bitcoin adoption may inadvertently limit their citizens' financial freedom and restrict opportunities for economic growth. Companies may find it challenging to remain competitive in a Bitcoin-enabled global economy, while the country as a whole could lose its attractiveness to investors and innovators. Most concerningly, by standing in the way of Bitcoin, these nations risk denying future generations the financial tools and freedom needed to thrive in a decentralized world.

Regulatory Short-Sightedness and the Cost of Stagnation

Much of the regulatory opposition to Bitcoin appears rooted in a rigid adherence to traditional financial paradigms. Policymakers, often trained in conventional economic frameworks, may lack the perspective needed to understand Bitcoin's unique role as a complementary technology. This lack of understanding risks pushing countries toward economic stagnation by creating structural barriers to innovation. By dismissing Bitcoin, regulators may unintentionally curb economic dynamism, leaving their countries vulnerable in an increasingly decentralized global economy.

This regulatory myopia risks not only stifling economic progress but also deepening existing financial inequalities. While Bitcoin is not a replacement for traditional financial institutions, it can serve as a viable alternative for underbanked populations, offering a level of financial accessibility that many countries currently struggle to provide. A rigid stance against Bitcoin could prevent millions from accessing this global financial network, effectively forcing people to remain dependent on centralized institutions that, for many, remain inaccessible and inequitable—a decision that, if made knowingly, could only be justified by motives rooted in control rather than empowerment.

Treating Bitcoin and “Crypto” as Synonymous: Another Symptom of Regulatory Misunderstanding

Another sign of regulators’ lack of understanding is their frequent conflation of Bitcoin with “crypto” as though they are one and the same. This mischaracterization underscores how many policymakers overlook Bitcoin’s distinct technological foundations and unique attributes. Unlike other digital assets, Bitcoin is decentralized, censorship-resistant, and has a fixed supply, making it fundamentally different from the broader cryptocurrency market. Grouping Bitcoin with “crypto” in policy discussions demonstrates a shallow understanding of its role as a durable, independent network with unique economic principles. This approach not only distorts public perception but also hinders clear, effective policy frameworks that respect Bitcoin’s distinct role in modern finance.

Bitcoin as a Protocol for Innovation: Lessons from TCP/IP

Just as the TCP/IP protocol enabled a wave of transformative innovations—email, the web, streaming, and countless applications—Bitcoin, too, serves as a foundational protocol with vast potential. The innovations that may emerge on top of the Bitcoin protocol are challenging to predict, just as it would have been impossible to foresee the entire internet landscape during TCP/IP’s inception. Taxing or resisting Bitcoin would be as short-sighted as taxing the TCP/IP protocol itself, pretending that a person or group of people has the insight to control the development of a technology destined for global impact. Bitcoin is not merely a digital asset; it is a decentralized protocol that serves as a foundation for a new era of financial, technological, and economic innovation.

Taxing Bitcoin: Futile and Oppressive

Taxing Bitcoin is as absurd as taxing sunlight or prohibiting people from looking at the moon—a move that, if implemented, would stand as a symbol of oppression. Such actions would be remembered by future generations much like how we today reflect on the legacies of authoritarian regimes: as measures born of control, not progress. Furthermore, such measures ignore the Lindy Effect, which suggests that Bitcoin, like all enduring technologies, will only grow stronger and more resilient over time. Attempts to restrict it ultimately prove ineffective, as Bitcoin cannot be stopped; scare campaigns may sway those unfamiliar with its potential, but each attempt will only reinforce Bitcoin's longevity and importance. Meanwhile, the nations that enforce such policies risk weakening their own position, falling behind in a future where Bitcoin will inevitably play a central role.

The Global Opportunity: Embrace or Fall Behind

Ignoring or resisting Bitcoin is not merely a missed investment opportunity—it’s a missed chance to position a country at the forefront of global economic innovation. Bitcoin’s decentralized network will continue to grow and gain legitimacy worldwide, with or without the support of any single nation. Countries that welcome Bitcoin will have the advantage of shaping how this technology integrates with traditional finance, while those that resist may find themselves struggling to catch up in a world increasingly open to decentralized solutions.

The decision to embrace or reject Bitcoin will impact a country’s immediate economic landscape and influence its role in the global economy for decades to come. Nations like El Salvador and the city of Lugano are setting new standards for economic adaptability and resilience, blending Bitcoin with traditional systems to build a hybrid financial future. This approach not only positions them as leaders in the digital economy but also secures a brighter future for their citizens. By choosing to embrace Bitcoin, these countries are laying the groundwork for sustainable growth that will benefit generations to come.

A Critical Decision for Policymakers

Countries now stand at a pivotal crossroads: integrate Bitcoin as a complementary technology to strengthen economic resilience, or risk stagnating in an increasingly decentralized world. The choices made today will affect how nations are perceived globally and determine the level of financial freedom and opportunity available to their citizens. Embracing Bitcoin doesn’t mean abandoning the existing financial system. Instead, it means recognizing that Bitcoin can coexist with traditional finance to create a more inclusive, flexible, and resilient economy.

While simply ignoring Bitcoin is better than actively resisting it, embracing Bitcoin is what will truly benefit the country and its citizens. Policymakers in countries like Denmark should carefully consider the broader implications of either embracing or opposing Bitcoin. Early adopters of Bitcoin may be seen as visionaries, opening doors for innovation and growth, while those who reject it may be viewed as clinging to outdated paradigms. For countries that choose to ignore or resist Bitcoin, the cost will likely be measured not only in missed opportunities for the current generation but in constrained economic freedom and potential for generations to come. Embracing Bitcoin offers a pathway to a more adaptable and empowered future, one where traditional and decentralized systems work together to provide economic stability and growth.

Bitcoin is the most important, yet most misunderstood and underappreciated gift for humanity, and it happens to arrive at a pivotal time in history. Everyone should study Bitcoin. Bitcoin doesn't care. Bitcoin just is.

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Verdens rikeste mann har kjøpt X, tidligere Twitter, for ytringsfrihetens skyld. Nå er han i ferd med å kjøpe demokratiet, også for ytringsfrihetens skyld. Skal Elon Musk få definere hva ytringsfrihet er?

Spoler vi et halvår tilbake finner vi grunnleggeren av Twitter, Jack Dorsey, på scenen i Oslo Konserthus under Oslo Freedom Forum. Dorsey mener at den offentlige samtalen ikke kan eies og kontrolleres av en håndfull selskaper med annonsebaserte forretningsmodeller som prioriterer å fange vår oppmerksomhet og påvirke våre handlinger. Ifølge Dorsey foregår det ikke bare en kamp om ytringsfriheten, men også om vår frie vilje.

Fra scenen i konserthuset introduserte Dorsey en uventet aktør i kampen om ytringsfriheten; “Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays” (nostr). Nostr er ikke et selskap og har ingen eier. Det er en åpen protokoll som består av et desentralisert nettverk av noder og apper. På overflaten kan appene minne om X, Instagram og Spotify. Ser man under panseret stanser likhetene.

Nostr er unikt ved at du som bruker har total kontroll over din egen identitet, dine ytringer, ditt nettverk og hvilke algoritmer du eventuelt utsettes for. Åpenheten skaper fri konkurranse; på nostr blir følgerne og innholdet ditt blir med deg når du beveger deg mellom apper. Du blir ikke fanget på plattformer som Youtube fordi du har bygget deg opp en følgerbase der. Kombinasjonen av de to åpne protokollene nostr+bitcoin er en global versjon av Vipps; alle land er lansert, alle personer kan delta og gebyrene er marginale.

For innholdsprodusenter kan nostr+bitcoin endre spillereglene. Den amerikanske artisten Ainsley Costello har publisert musikken sin på nostr og på kort tid har hun tjent 20 ganger mer der enn hos tradisjonelle strømmeplattformer. Inntekten kommer fra brukere som tipser henne direkte. Det er ikke lenger algoritmene til Youtube som definerer rekkevidden hennes og nå beholder hun 95% av inntekten hun genererer. I motsetning til 55-70% på Youtube.

Nostr kan komme til å utfordre både grensene for ytringsfrihet og håndhevingene av disse, siden det ikke finnes noen sentral enhet myndigheter kan legge press på for å moderere og sensurere. Håndteringen av uønsket innhold og ondsinnede krefter må løses av nettverket selv. Det er ikke problemfritt, men kanskje er det mer effektivt, og bedre for ytringsfriheten på internett, enn nåværende løsning med sentralisert moderasjon til 100 milliarder kroner?

Hvis du deler Dorseys bekymring om at de store plattformene har for mye makt over ytringsfriheten og vår frie vilje, bør du ønske nostr velkommen. Det kan være nøkkelen til å bevare ytringsfriheten som en umistelig menneskerettighet – som ikke kan kjøpes av mektige interesser. Hvis du er frustrert over hvordan Musk bruker sin makt til å påvirke demokratiet, kan du gjøre en forskjell. Ta en pause fra X og gå til nostr.how for å lære mer.

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This week, it finally happened: I still had a Lightning channel open with a node that hadn't been online for the better part of a year now, so I decided to close the channel unilaterally. But force-closing a channel means you have to broadcast the latest commitment transaction, the pre-set fee of which was only ~1 sat/vB for this one.

With LND, if the channel is created as an anchor channel (by default only since version 0.12), then the commitment transaction contains small extra outputs (currently 330 sats), which let either channel partner spend one of them into a child transaction that can be created with higher fees to pay for the parent transaction (CPFP). LND even has a built-in command for that: lncli wallet bumpclosefee

However, this channel was created in the old-school way, and was thus stuck with its low fee. In fact, even the local bitcoin node refused to accept the transaction into its own mempool, so the bitcoin p2p network didn't even know it existed. So how do we get out of this pickle?

The solution

Enter the mempool.space Accelerator. It is essentially an automated way to create agreements with various mining pools to mine your low-fee transaction in exchange for an out-of-band payment. Mempool.space coordinates these agreements and out-of-band payments with miners and gets a share from the overall fee for that.

Now, if you're in the same situation as I was, you might search for the ID of your closing transaction and find that mempool.space cannot find it. Remember how the local bitcoin node (with mostly default settings) didn't accept it in the first place?

1. Get the transaction to be broadcast

In your bitcoin.conf, add the following line:

minrelaytxfee=0

This sets the minimum fee to 0, meaning it will accept and broadcast your transactions, no matter how low the fee is. Restart bitcoind and wait a little bit. LND will retry broadcasting the closing transaction every minute or so until it succeeds. At some point you should be able to find it on mempool.space.

2. Use the Accelerator to confirm it

Once you can see the transaction on mempool.space, you can just click the "Accelerate" button next to the ETA. This will bring you to a page that shows you the estimated share of miners that will include your transaction in their blocks, as well as some acceleration fee options for various transaction fee levels, which you can pay for via the Lightning Network, of course.

If you haven't looked into this service before (which I had), then the fees might be a bit of a surprise to you. This thing is not cheap! Bumping my fee from 1 sat/vB to ~9 sats/vB cost a whopping 51,500 sats (31 USD that day). Bumping it higher only seemed to add the difference in the transaction fee itself, so the service seems to have cost a flat 50K sats at the time.

Unfortunately, this channel wasn't particularly large, so the acceleration fee amounted to ~9% of my remaining channel balance. But 91% of something is better than 100% of nothing, so I actually felt pretty good about it.

Next, you will see something like this:

Time to lean back and let the miners work for you. In my case, the ETA was eerily precise. It told me that it would take ~56 minutes to confirm the transaction, and almost exactly an hour later it was mined.

3. Wait

Now that our transaction is confirmed, our channel is not closed immediately, of course. The time lock of the HTLC protects our channel partner from us broadcasting an old channel state in which our balance might be higher than in the latest state.

In my case, it was set to 144 blocks, i.e. ~24 hours. So I checked back the next day, et voilá: channel closed and balance restored. 🥳

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Have you been wondering how you can earn from web3.0. Here are some ways to earn in Web3:

1. Crypto currency trading: Buy and sell cryptocurrencies on exchanges or decentralized platforms.

2. Staking: Participate in proof-of-stake (PoS) networks, validating transactions and earning rewards.

3. Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Lend, borrow, or provide liquidity in DeFi protocols, earning interest or fees.

4. Non-Fungible Token (NFT) creation: Design, mint, and sell unique digital assets on NFT marketplaces.

5. Play-to-Earn (P2E) gaming: Participate in blockchain-based games, earning tokens or NFTs.

6. Content creation: Monetize content through tokenized platforms or decentralized social media.

7. Web3 development: Build and deploy decentralized applications (dApps), earning fees or tokens.

8. Mining: Participate in proof-of-work (PoW) networks, validating transactions and earning block rewards.

9. Yield farming: Provide liquidity in DeFi protocols, earning rewards in the form of tokens.

10. Participate in DAOs: Join decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), contributing to governance and earning tokens.

11. Create and sell digital art: Utilize blockchain technology to create and sell unique digital art pieces.

12. Web3 writing and journalism: Monetize content related to Web3 and blockchain technology.

13. Consulting and advisory services: Offer expertise in Web3 and blockchain technology to clients.

14. Participate in Web3 events: Attend conferences, meetups, and workshops, earning tokens or rewards.

15. Learn and earn: Participate in Web3 educational programs, earning tokens or rewards.

Keep in mind that these opportunities may require skills, knowledge, and sometimes initial investments. Additionally, the Web3 space is constantly evolving, so new opportunities may emerge as the ecosystem grows.

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I don’t feel like writing about football, but I’m going out of town for four days with Sasha (giving her mom a break during Sasha’s school break), and won’t be doing my podcast on Wednesday (we’ll see if I can squeeze in a Guessing the Lines or Monday Night Observations). Basically I want to get Sasha off the internet for a few days, and she won’t go for it if I’m on my laptop, so it’ll have to be in the morning while she’s sleeping in. In other words, I should write something while I’m still here and have the chance even though my chief emotion after watching those games is detached revulsion.

I say “detached” because out of self defense lately if something goes south on me, I just choose not to agonize over it. More like, “that sucked” and think about something else. It’s a skill I’ve cultivated just recently and with only partial success.

I have (had) three great NFFC teams, but last week was a total disaster, and I lost Chris Godwin for the year. This week, I had Jordan Mason in three leagues and Stefon Diggs in all five. Imagine losing your third/fourth round pick who is doing well in one league — you’d be bummed. Now multiply that by five.

I know, I know, I could have diversified more, and I almost did a couple times. I considered Brandon Aiyuk for example in one, but narrowly went Diggs yet again. It really goes to show fantasy football is all fun and games when other people get devastating injuries, but when it happens to you it’s the proverbial “losing an eye.”

I also went 3-2 ATS in the Circa Millions, running this quarter to 13-7 and getting back to .500. I’m drawing dead in the overall, but hopefully I can parlay some of that momentum into Q3, And Seslowsky and I had the Lions in Survivor which was easy. There are still a couple hundred people left in a $70K pool, so it’s not noteworthy yet.

• Watching Isaac Guerendo rip off 20-yard runs and get a short TD on the 40-minute edited version was torture. Was Mason seriously hurt, was he coming back in? No way to know except by slowly having it dawn on you that it wasn’t happening. Tough backs like Mason can be a problem because they should just sit out, but they play through things ineffectively and then aggravate the injury. Just admit you’re hurt so I can sit you!

• Brock Purdy is an underrated scrambler. He’s a top-five NFL QB in real life.

• I fucking hate “national tight ends day” and the enthusiasm with which Scott Hanson talks about it. It’s stupid and annoying, and I don’t have George Kittle.

• At least I had CeeDee Lamb going in the Steak League.

• I use the Bengals often in the Circa Millions, and I’m starting to think maybe they just suck.

• Saquon Barkley’s having a great year, but imagine if Jalen Hurts weren’t stealing so many TDs. The Eagles have a very narrow tree now — just two WR, Barkley, Hurts and the TE. That’s it.

• It was nice to see the Browns knock some people out of Survivor. I took the Browns in Circa too as it was kind of obvious the Watson injury would be liberating to the entire team. Everyone’s talking about Cedric Tillman and the two TDs including the game-winner, but Elijah Moore quietly had 12 targets and eight catches too. Even Jerry Jeudy showed a pulse with Jameis Winston.

• Derrick Henry got a late TD, but saw only 11 carries. He’s always been heavily game-flow dependent, and that’s a normally a good thing on the Ravens, just not this week.

• I took the Lions -11.5, and after an early fight, it was easy peasy. The Lions scored 52 with Jared Goff passing for only 85 yards.

• The Titans are pointless, but Calvin Ridley must have had the over on his yardage.

• Tua Tagovailoa looked sharp enough in his return. I saw a post saying “zero medical experts recommended” Tua retire. Given the track record of “medical experts” the last few years, he’ll probably get decapitated in a couple weeks. But enjoy the fantasy production until then!

• Marvin Harrison made some great catches including a TD while sliding toward the sideline. He’ll be up and down, but more ups than downs the rest of the way and finish more or less with the numbers for which you paid, health permitting.

• Kyler Murray finally played a good game. The Cardinals are still very much alive in the NFC West. Everyone is.

• I love Aaron Rodgers, but he is not going to rescue the Jets, and I’d expect him to be done after this year. They should trade Davante Adams before the deadline.

• Of course I had Rhamondre Stevenson on my bench. When you draft a player, it’s not just what he does, but what he does while startable.

• Cade Otton is a top-five TE now. Maybe Kyle Pitts too!

• Bijan Robinson going back to the timeshare is not something I expected, but I’m here for it. He did have six targets and a receiving TD though.

• Annoyed I started Kirk Cousins over Joe Burrow last week but did the reverse this week.

• Jordan Love is hurt again, but Malik Willis is now 3-0.

• The Packers are spreading the ball around so much, it’s hard to start anyone except Josh Jacobs.

• C.J. Stroud is a tough watch this year. He’s lost his best and probably second best receivers, his offensive line is horrendous and his coach is way too conservative. He’s playing well, all things considered, but it’s brutal having him in fantasy and hoping he does something.

• Joe Mixon, like every other old running back, is good as gold every week.

• Anthony Richardson was 10 of 32. I saw some of the throws, he was close a few times, but he’s not an NFL QB right now. Either they overhaul the offense to suit his skills, or they switch to Joe Flacco.

• Ladd McConkey is a player. He’s fast, quick and changes direction on a dime in the open field. The Chargers need to turn Justin Herbert loose more.

• JK Dobbins is holding up, but I don’t see much burst.

• Chris Olave woke up when Jake Haener took over. He should see a ton of volume the rest of the way with Rashid Shaheed out and Derek Carr coming back.

• Amari Cooper barely did anything in his second week with the Bills, but they didn’t need him. Keon Coleman is emerging too.

• Unlike Barkley, James Cook is getting some work near the goal line despite having a great goal-line-running QB.

• The Seahawks are so sloppy. On a fourth-down play near the goal line, the center stepped on Geno Smith’s foot, he fell on his ass, and that was that.

• I started JSN with DK Metcalf out, and he caught a bunch of short passes as usual.

• I didn’t watch Denver-Carolina, but maybe Bo Nix is emerging with Sean Payton as his coach. Courtland Sutton had a nice game on everyone’s bench. At least do it during a week where there are byes, so you’re forced into a few lineups!

• The Panthers are pointless now. Bring in Jonathon Brooks.

• Kareem Hunt (21 carries for 59 yards) is the perfect encapsulation of the Chiefs. And Travis Kelce (12 targets, 90 yards).

• The Raiders are hilarious. Forcing-running Alexander Mattison at the goal line, followed by Gardnew Minshew’s laughably bad fourth-down scramble where he got sacked immediately on a play that had zero chance. At least they backdoored the cover.

• I had the Bears in my picking pool, so I was not thrilled with the Hail Mary, but it was an amazing scramble and throw, batted perfectly into Noah Brown’s hands. It rarely works, and when it does, it’s rarely that clean and easy.

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This is not a longform post, this is a test post cause I cannot make it post to relay yet, get a timeout error. but if you see it means it's working.

@ 4ba8e86d:89d32de4

O que é Cwtch? Cwtch (/kʊtʃ/ - uma palavra galesa que pode ser traduzida aproximadamente como “um abraço que cria um lugar seguro”) é um protocolo de mensagens multipartidário descentralizado, que preserva a privacidade, que pode ser usado para construir aplicativos resistentes a metadados.

Como posso pronunciar Cwtch? Como "kutch", para rimar com "butch".

Descentralizado e Aberto : Não existe “serviço Cwtch” ou “rede Cwtch”. Os participantes do Cwtch podem hospedar seus próprios espaços seguros ou emprestar sua infraestrutura para outras pessoas que buscam um espaço seguro. O protocolo Cwtch é aberto e qualquer pessoa é livre para criar bots, serviços e interfaces de usuário e integrar e interagir com o Cwtch.

Preservação de privacidade : toda a comunicação no Cwtch é criptografada de ponta a ponta e ocorre nos serviços cebola Tor v3.

Resistente a metadados : O Cwtch foi projetado de forma que nenhuma informação seja trocada ou disponibilizada a ninguém sem seu consentimento explícito, incluindo mensagens durante a transmissão e metadados de protocolo

Uma breve história do bate-papo resistente a metadados Nos últimos anos, a conscientização pública sobre a necessidade e os benefícios das soluções criptografadas de ponta a ponta aumentou com aplicativos como Signal , Whatsapp e Wire. que agora fornecem aos usuários comunicações seguras.

No entanto, essas ferramentas exigem vários níveis de exposição de metadados para funcionar, e muitos desses metadados podem ser usados ​​para obter detalhes sobre como e por que uma pessoa está usando uma ferramenta para se comunicar.

Uma ferramenta que buscou reduzir metadados é o Ricochet lançado pela primeira vez em 2014. Ricochet usou os serviços cebola Tor v2 para fornecer comunicação criptografada segura de ponta a ponta e para proteger os metadados das comunicações.

Não havia servidores centralizados que auxiliassem no roteamento das conversas do Ricochet. Ninguém além das partes envolvidas em uma conversa poderia saber que tal conversa está ocorrendo.

Ricochet tinha limitações; não havia suporte para vários dispositivos, nem existe um mecanismo para suportar a comunicação em grupo ou para um usuário enviar mensagens enquanto um contato está offline.

Isto tornou a adoção do Ricochet uma proposta difícil; mesmo aqueles em ambientes que seriam melhor atendidos pela resistência aos metadados, sem saber que ela existe.

Além disso, qualquer solução para comunicação descentralizada e resistente a metadados enfrenta problemas fundamentais quando se trata de eficiência, privacidade e segurança de grupo conforme definido pelo consenso e consistência da transcrição.

Alternativas modernas ao Ricochet incluem Briar , Zbay e Ricochet Refresh - cada ferramenta procura otimizar para um conjunto diferente de compensações, por exemplo, Briar procura permitir que as pessoas se comuniquem mesmo quando a infraestrutura de rede subjacente está inoperante, ao mesmo tempo que fornece resistência à vigilância de metadados.

O projeto Cwtch começou em 2017 como um protocolo de extensão para Ricochet, fornecendo conversas em grupo por meio de servidores não confiáveis, com o objetivo de permitir aplicativos descentralizados e resistentes a metadados como listas compartilhadas e quadros de avisos.

Uma versão alfa do Cwtch foi lançada em fevereiro de 2019 e, desde então, a equipe do Cwtch dirigida pela OPEN PRIVACY RESEARCH SOCIETY conduziu pesquisa e desenvolvimento em cwtch e nos protocolos, bibliotecas e espaços de problemas subjacentes.

Modelo de Risco.

Sabe-se que os metadados de comunicações são explorados por vários adversários para minar a segurança dos sistemas, para rastrear vítimas e para realizar análises de redes sociais em grande escala para alimentar a vigilância em massa. As ferramentas resistentes a metadados estão em sua infância e faltam pesquisas sobre a construção e a experiência do usuário de tais ferramentas.

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O Cwtch foi originalmente concebido como uma extensão do protocolo Ricochet resistente a metadados para suportar comunicações assíncronas de grupos multiponto por meio do uso de infraestrutura anônima, descartável e não confiável.

Desde então, o Cwtch evoluiu para um protocolo próprio. Esta seção descreverá os vários riscos conhecidos que o Cwtch tenta mitigar e será fortemente referenciado no restante do documento ao discutir os vários subcomponentes da Arquitetura Cwtch.

Modelo de ameaça.

É importante identificar e compreender que os metadados são omnipresentes nos protocolos de comunicação; é de facto necessário que tais protocolos funcionem de forma eficiente e em escala. No entanto, as informações que são úteis para facilitar peers e servidores também são altamente relevantes para adversários que desejam explorar tais informações.

Para a definição do nosso problema, assumiremos que o conteúdo de uma comunicação é criptografado de tal forma que um adversário é praticamente incapaz de quebrá-lo veja tapir e cwtch para detalhes sobre a criptografia que usamos, e como tal nos concentraremos em o contexto para os metadados de comunicação.

Procuramos proteger os seguintes contextos de comunicação:

• Quem está envolvido em uma comunicação? Pode ser possível identificar pessoas ou simplesmente identificadores de dispositivos ou redes. Por exemplo, “esta comunicação envolve Alice, uma jornalista, e Bob, um funcionário público”.

• Onde estão os participantes da conversa? Por exemplo, “durante esta comunicação, Alice estava na França e Bob estava no Canadá”.

• Quando ocorreu uma conversa? O momento e a duração da comunicação podem revelar muito sobre a natureza de uma chamada, por exemplo, “Bob, um funcionário público, conversou com Alice ao telefone por uma hora ontem à noite. Esta é a primeira vez que eles se comunicam.” *Como a conversa foi mediada? O fato de uma conversa ter ocorrido por meio de um e-mail criptografado ou não criptografado pode fornecer informações úteis. Por exemplo, “Alice enviou um e-mail criptografado para Bob ontem, enquanto eles normalmente enviam apenas e-mails de texto simples um para o outro”.

• Sobre o que é a conversa? Mesmo que o conteúdo da comunicação seja criptografado, às vezes é possível derivar um contexto provável de uma conversa sem saber exatamente o que é dito, por exemplo, “uma pessoa ligou para uma pizzaria na hora do jantar” ou “alguém ligou para um número conhecido de linha direta de suicídio na hora do jantar”. 3 horas da manhã."

Além das conversas individuais, também procuramos defender-nos contra ataques de correlação de contexto, através dos quais múltiplas conversas são analisadas para obter informações de nível superior:

• Relacionamentos: Descobrir relações sociais entre um par de entidades analisando a frequência e a duração de suas comunicações durante um período de tempo. Por exemplo, Carol e Eve ligam uma para a outra todos os dias durante várias horas seguidas.

• Cliques: Descobrir relações sociais entre um grupo de entidades que interagem entre si. Por exemplo, Alice, Bob e Eva se comunicam entre si.

• Grupos vagamente conectados e indivíduos-ponte: descobrir grupos que se comunicam entre si através de intermediários, analisando cadeias de comunicação (por exemplo, toda vez que Alice fala com Bob, ela fala com Carol quase imediatamente depois; Bob e Carol nunca se comunicam).

• Padrão de Vida: Descobrir quais comunicações são cíclicas e previsíveis. Por exemplo, Alice liga para Eve toda segunda-feira à noite por cerca de uma hora. Ataques Ativos

Ataques de deturpação.

O Cwtch não fornece registro global de nomes de exibição e, como tal, as pessoas que usam o Cwtch são mais vulneráveis ​​a ataques baseados em declarações falsas, ou seja, pessoas que fingem ser outras pessoas:

O fluxo básico de um desses ataques é o seguinte, embora também existam outros fluxos:

•Alice tem um amigo chamado Bob e outro chamado Eve

• Eve descobre que Alice tem um amigo chamado Bob

• Eve cria milhares de novas contas para encontrar uma que tenha uma imagem/chave pública semelhante à de Bob (não será idêntica, mas pode enganar alguém por alguns minutos)

• Eve chama essa nova conta de "Eve New Account" e adiciona Alice como amiga.

• Eve então muda seu nome em "Eve New Account" para "Bob"

• Alice envia mensagens destinadas a "Bob" para a conta falsa de Bob de Eve Como os ataques de declarações falsas são inerentemente uma questão de confiança e verificação, a única maneira absoluta de evitá-los é os usuários validarem absolutamente a chave pública. Obviamente, isso não é o ideal e, em muitos casos, simplesmente não acontecerá .

Como tal, pretendemos fornecer algumas dicas de experiência do usuário na interface do usuário para orientar as pessoas na tomada de decisões sobre confiar em contas e/ou distinguir contas que possam estar tentando se representar como outros usuários.

Uma nota sobre ataques físicos A Cwtch não considera ataques que exijam acesso físico (ou equivalente) à máquina do usuário como praticamente defensáveis. No entanto, no interesse de uma boa engenharia de segurança, ao longo deste documento ainda nos referiremos a ataques ou condições que exigem tal privilégio e indicaremos onde quaisquer mitigações que implementámos falharão.

Um perfil Cwtch.

Os usuários podem criar um ou mais perfis Cwtch. Cada perfil gera um par de chaves ed25519 aleatório compatível com Tor.

Além do material criptográfico, um perfil também contém uma lista de Contatos (outras chaves públicas do perfil Cwtch + dados associados sobre esse perfil, como apelido e (opcionalmente) mensagens históricas), uma lista de Grupos (contendo o material criptográfico do grupo, além de outros dados associados, como apelido do grupo e mensagens históricas).

Conversões entre duas partes: ponto a ponto

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Para que duas partes participem de uma conversa ponto a ponto, ambas devem estar on-line, mas apenas uma precisa estar acessível por meio do serviço Onion. Por uma questão de clareza, muitas vezes rotulamos uma parte como “ponto de entrada” (aquele que hospeda o serviço cebola) e a outra parte como “ponto de saída” (aquele que se conecta ao serviço cebola).

Após a conexão, ambas as partes adotam um protocolo de autenticação que:

• Afirma que cada parte tem acesso à chave privada associada à sua identidade pública.

• Gera uma chave de sessão efêmera usada para criptografar todas as comunicações futuras durante a sessão.

Esta troca (documentada com mais detalhes no protocolo de autenticação ) é negável offline , ou seja, é possível para qualquer parte falsificar transcrições desta troca de protocolo após o fato e, como tal - após o fato - é impossível provar definitivamente que a troca aconteceu de forma alguma.

Após o protocolo de autenticação, as duas partes podem trocar mensagens livremente.

Conversas em Grupo e Comunicação Ponto a Servidor

Ao iniciar uma conversa em grupo, é gerada uma chave aleatória para o grupo, conhecida como Group Key. Todas as comunicações do grupo são criptografadas usando esta chave. Além disso, o criador do grupo escolhe um servidor Cwtch para hospedar o grupo. Um convite é gerado, incluindo o Group Key, o servidor do grupo e a chave do grupo, para ser enviado aos potenciais membros.

Para enviar uma mensagem ao grupo, um perfil se conecta ao servidor do grupo e criptografa a mensagem usando a Group Key, gerando também uma assinatura sobre o Group ID, o servidor do grupo e a mensagem. Para receber mensagens do grupo, um perfil se conecta ao servidor e baixa as mensagens, tentando descriptografá-las usando a Group Key e verificando a assinatura.

Detalhamento do Ecossistema de Componentes

O Cwtch é composto por várias bibliotecas de componentes menores, cada uma desempenhando um papel específico. Algumas dessas bibliotecas incluem:

• abertoprivacidade/conectividade: Abstração de rede ACN, atualmente suportando apenas Tor.
• cwtch.im/tapir: Biblioteca para construção de aplicativos p2p em sistemas de comunicação anônimos.
• cwtch.im/cwtch: Biblioteca principal para implementação do protocolo/sistema Cwtch.
• cwtch.im/libcwtch-go: Fornece ligações C para Cwtch para uso em implementações de UI.

TAPIR: Uma Visão Detalhada

Projetado para substituir os antigos canais de ricochete baseados em protobuf, o Tapir fornece uma estrutura para a construção de aplicativos anônimos.

Está dividido em várias camadas:

• Identidade - Um par de chaves ed25519, necessário para estabelecer um serviço cebola Tor v3 e usado para manter uma identidade criptográfica consistente para um par.

• Conexões – O protocolo de rede bruto que conecta dois pares. Até agora, as conexões são definidas apenas através do Tor v3 Onion Services.

• Aplicativos - As diversas lógicas que permitem um determinado fluxo de informações em uma conexão. Os exemplos incluem transcrições criptográficas compartilhadas, autenticação, proteção contra spam e serviços baseados em tokens. Os aplicativos fornecem recursos que podem ser referenciados por outros aplicativos para determinar se um determinado peer tem a capacidade de usar um determinado aplicativo hospedado.

• Pilhas de aplicativos - Um mecanismo para conectar mais de um aplicativo, por exemplo, a autenticação depende de uma transcrição criptográfica compartilhada e o aplicativo peer cwtch principal é baseado no aplicativo de autenticação.

Identidade.

Um par de chaves ed25519, necessário para estabelecer um serviço cebola Tor v3 e usado para manter uma identidade criptográfica consistente para um peer.

InitializeIdentity - de um par de chaves conhecido e persistente:i,I

InitializeEphemeralIdentity - de um par de chaves aleatório: ie,Ie

Aplicativos de transcrição.

Inicializa uma transcrição criptográfica baseada em Merlin que pode ser usada como base de protocolos baseados em compromisso de nível superior

O aplicativo de transcrição entrará em pânico se um aplicativo tentar substituir uma transcrição existente por uma nova (aplicando a regra de que uma sessão é baseada em uma e apenas uma transcrição).

Merlin é uma construção de transcrição baseada em STROBE para provas de conhecimento zero. Ele automatiza a transformação Fiat-Shamir, para que, usando Merlin, protocolos não interativos possam ser implementados como se fossem interativos.

Isto é significativamente mais fácil e menos sujeito a erros do que realizar a transformação manualmente e, além disso, também fornece suporte natural para:

• protocolos multi-round com fases alternadas de commit e desafio;

• separação natural de domínios, garantindo que os desafios estejam vinculados às afirmações a serem provadas;

• enquadramento automático de mensagens, evitando codificação ambígua de dados de compromisso;

• e composição do protocolo, usando uma transcrição comum para vários protocolos.

Finalmente, o Merlin também fornece um gerador de números aleatórios baseado em transcrição como defesa profunda contra ataques de entropia ruim (como reutilização de nonce ou preconceito em muitas provas). Este RNG fornece aleatoriedade sintética derivada de toda a transcrição pública, bem como dos dados da testemunha do provador e uma entrada auxiliar de um RNG externo.

Conectividade Cwtch faz uso do Tor Onion Services (v3) para todas as comunicações entre nós.

Fornecemos o pacote openprivacy/connectivity para gerenciar o daemon Tor e configurar e desmontar serviços cebola através do Tor.

Criptografia e armazenamento de perfil.

Os perfis são armazenados localmente no disco e criptografados usando uma chave derivada de uma senha conhecida pelo usuário (via pbkdf2).

Observe que, uma vez criptografado e armazenado em disco, a única maneira de recuperar um perfil é recuperando a senha - como tal, não é possível fornecer uma lista completa de perfis aos quais um usuário pode ter acesso até inserir uma senha.

Perfis não criptografados e a senha padrão Para lidar com perfis "não criptografados" (ou seja, que não exigem senha para serem abertos), atualmente criamos um perfil com uma senha codificada de fato .

Isso não é o ideal, preferiríamos confiar no material de chave fornecido pelo sistema operacional, de modo que o perfil fosse vinculado a um dispositivo específico, mas esses recursos são atualmente uma colcha de retalhos - também notamos, ao criar um perfil não criptografado, pessoas que usam Cwtch estão explicitamente optando pelo risco de que alguém com acesso ao sistema de arquivos possa descriptografar seu perfil.

Vulnerabilidades Relacionadas a Imagens e Entrada de Dados

Imagens Maliciosas

O Cwtch enfrenta desafios na renderização de imagens, com o Flutter utilizando Skia, embora o código subjacente não seja totalmente seguro para a memória.

Realizamos testes de fuzzing nos componentes Cwtch e encontramos um bug de travamento causado por um arquivo GIF malformado, levando a falhas no kernel. Para mitigar isso, adotamos a política de sempre habilitar cacheWidth e/ou cacheHeight máximo para widgets de imagem.

Identificamos o risco de imagens maliciosas serem renderizadas de forma diferente em diferentes plataformas, como evidenciado por um bug no analisador PNG da Apple.

Riscos de Entrada de Dados

Um risco significativo é a interceptação de conteúdo ou metadados por meio de um Input Method Editor (IME) em dispositivos móveis. Mesmo aplicativos IME padrão podem expor dados por meio de sincronização na nuvem, tradução online ou dicionários pessoais.

Implementamos medidas de mitigação, como enableIMEPersonalizedLearning: false no Cwtch 1.2, mas a solução completa requer ações em nível de sistema operacional e é um desafio contínuo para a segurança móvel.

Servidor Cwtch.

O objetivo do protocolo Cwtch é permitir a comunicação em grupo através de infraestrutura não confiável .

Ao contrário dos esquemas baseados em retransmissão, onde os grupos atribuem um líder, um conjunto de líderes ou um servidor confiável de terceiros para garantir que cada membro do grupo possa enviar e receber mensagens em tempo hábil (mesmo que os membros estejam offline) - infraestrutura não confiável tem o objetivo de realizar essas propriedades sem a suposição de confiança.

O artigo original do Cwtch definia um conjunto de propriedades que se esperava que os servidores Cwtch fornecessem:

• O Cwtch Server pode ser usado por vários grupos ou apenas um.

• Um servidor Cwtch, sem a colaboração de um membro do grupo, nunca deve aprender a identidade dos participantes de um grupo.

• Um servidor Cwtch nunca deve aprender o conteúdo de qualquer comunicação.

• Um servidor Cwtch nunca deve ser capaz de distinguir mensagens como pertencentes a um grupo específico. Observamos aqui que essas propriedades são um superconjunto dos objetivos de design das estruturas de Recuperação de Informações Privadas.

Melhorias na Eficiência e Segurança

Eficiência do Protocolo

Atualmente, apenas um protocolo conhecido, o PIR ingênuo, atende às propriedades desejadas para garantir a privacidade na comunicação do grupo Cwtch. Este método tem um impacto direto na eficiência da largura de banda, especialmente para usuários em dispositivos móveis. Em resposta a isso, estamos ativamente desenvolvendo novos protocolos que permitem negociar garantias de privacidade e eficiência de maneiras diversas.

Os servidores, no momento desta escrita, permitem o download completo de todas as mensagens armazenadas, bem como uma solicitação para baixar mensagens específicas a partir de uma determinada mensagem. Quando os pares ingressam em um grupo em um novo servidor, eles baixam todas as mensagens do servidor inicialmente e, posteriormente, apenas as mensagens novas.

Mitigação de Análise de Metadados

Essa abordagem permite uma análise moderada de metadados, pois o servidor pode enviar novas mensagens para cada perfil suspeito exclusivo e usar essas assinaturas de mensagens exclusivas para rastrear sessões ao longo do tempo. Essa preocupação é mitigada por dois fatores:

1. Os perfis podem atualizar suas conexões a qualquer momento, resultando em uma nova sessão do servidor.
2. Os perfis podem ser "ressincronizados" de um servidor a qualquer momento, resultando em uma nova chamada para baixar todas as mensagens. Isso é comumente usado para buscar mensagens antigas de um grupo.

Embora essas medidas imponham limites ao que o servidor pode inferir, ainda não podemos garantir resistência total aos metadados. Para soluções futuras para esse problema, consulte Niwl.

Proteção contra Pares Maliciosos

Os servidores enfrentam o risco de spam gerado por pares, representando uma ameaça significativa à eficácia do sistema Cwtch. Embora tenhamos implementado um mecanismo de proteção contra spam no protótipo do Cwtch, exigindo que os pares realizem alguma prova de trabalho especificada pelo servidor, reconhecemos que essa não é uma solução robusta na presença de um adversário determinado com recursos significativos.

Pacotes de Chaves

Os servidores Cwtch se identificam por meio de pacotes de chaves assinados, contendo uma lista de chaves necessárias para garantir a segurança e resistência aos metadados na comunicação do grupo Cwtch. Esses pacotes de chaves geralmente incluem três chaves: uma chave pública do serviço Tor v3 Onion para o Token Board, uma chave pública do Tor v3 Onion Service para o Token Service e uma chave pública do Privacy Pass.

Para verificar os pacotes de chaves, os perfis que os importam do servidor utilizam o algoritmo trust-on-first-use (TOFU), verificando a assinatura anexada e a existência de todos os tipos de chave. Se o perfil já tiver importado o pacote de chaves do servidor anteriormente, todas as chaves são consideradas iguais.

Configuração prévia do aplicativo para ativar o Relé do Cwtch.

No Android, a hospedagem de servidor não está habilitada, pois essa opção não está disponível devido às limitações dos dispositivos Android. Essa funcionalidade está reservada apenas para servidores hospedados em desktops.

No Android, a única forma direta de importar uma chave de servidor é através do grupo de teste Cwtch, garantindo assim acesso ao servidor Cwtch.

Primeiro passo é Habilitar a opção de grupo no Cwtch que está em fase de testes. Clique na opção no canto superior direito da tela de configuração e pressione o botão para acessar as configurações do Cwtch.

Você pode alterar o idioma para Português do Brasil.Depois, role para baixo e selecione a opção para ativar os experimentos. Em seguida, ative a opção para habilitar o chat em grupo e a pré-visualização de imagens e fotos de perfil, permitindo que você troque sua foto de perfil.

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Próximo passo é Criar um perfil.

Pressione o + botão de ação no canto inferior direito e selecione "Novo perfil" ou aberta no botão + adicionar novo perfil.

• Selecione um nome de exibição

• Selecione se deseja proteger

este perfil e salvo localmente com criptografia forte: Senha: sua conta está protegida de outras pessoas que possam usar este dispositivo

Sem senha: qualquer pessoa que tenha acesso a este dispositivo poderá acessar este perfil.

Preencha sua senha e digite-a novamente

Os perfis são armazenados localmente no disco e criptografados usando uma chave derivada de uma senha conhecida pelo usuário (via pbkdf2).

Observe que, uma vez criptografado e armazenado em disco, a única maneira de recuperar um perfil é recuperando a chave da senha - como tal, não é possível fornecer uma lista completa de perfis aos quais um usuário pode ter acesso até inserir um senha.

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O próximo passo é adicionar o FuzzBot, que é um bot de testes e de desenvolvimento.

Contato do FuzzBot: 4y2hxlxqzautabituedksnh2ulcgm2coqbure6wvfpg4gi2ci25ta5ad.

Ao enviar o comando "testgroup-invite" para o FuzzBot, você receberá um convite para entrar no Grupo Cwtch Test. Ao ingressar no grupo, você será automaticamente conectado ao servidor Cwtch. Você pode optar por sair do grupo a qualquer momento ou ficar para conversar e tirar dúvidas sobre o aplicativo e outros assuntos. Depois, você pode configurar seu próprio servidor Cwtch, o que é altamente recomendável.

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Agora você pode utilizar o aplicativo normalmente. Algumas observações que notei: se houver demora na conexão com outra pessoa, ambas devem estar online. Se ainda assim a conexão não for estabelecida, basta clicar no ícone de reset do Tor para restabelecer a conexão com a outra pessoa.

Uma introdução aos perfis Cwtch.

Com Cwtch você pode criar um ou mais perfis . Cada perfil gera um par de chaves ed25519 aleatório compatível com a Rede Tor.

Este é o identificador que você pode fornecer às pessoas e que elas podem usar para entrar em contato com você via Cwtch.

Cwtch permite criar e gerenciar vários perfis separados. Cada perfil está associado a um par de chaves diferente que inicia um serviço cebola diferente.

Gerenciar Na inicialização, o Cwtch abrirá a tela Gerenciar Perfis. Nessa tela você pode:

• Crie um novo perfil.
• Desbloquear perfis.
• Criptografados existentes.
• Gerenciar perfis carregados.
• Alterando o nome de exibição de um perfil.
• Alterando a senha de um perfil Excluindo um perfil.
• Alterando uma imagem de perfil.

Backup ou exportação de um perfil.

Na tela de gerenciamento de perfil:

1. Selecione o lápis ao lado do perfil que você deseja editar

2. Role para baixo até a parte inferior da tela.

3. Selecione "Exportar perfil"

4. Escolha um local e um nome de arquivo.

5.confirme.

Uma vez confirmado, o Cwtch colocará uma cópia do perfil no local indicado. Este arquivo é criptografado no mesmo nível do perfil.

Este arquivo pode ser importado para outra instância do Cwtch em qualquer dispositivo.

Importando um perfil.

1. Pressione o +botão de ação no canto inferior direito e selecione "Importar perfil"

2. Selecione um arquivo de perfil Cwtch exportado para importar

3. Digite a senha associada ao perfil e confirme.

Uma vez confirmado, o Cwtch tentará descriptografar o arquivo fornecido usando uma chave derivada da senha fornecida. Se for bem-sucedido, o perfil aparecerá na tela Gerenciamento de perfil e estará pronto para uso.

OBSERVAÇÃO Embora um perfil possa ser importado para vários dispositivos, atualmente apenas uma versão de um perfil pode ser usada em todos os dispositivos ao mesmo tempo. As tentativas de usar o mesmo perfil em vários dispositivos podem resultar em problemas de disponibilidade e falhas de mensagens.

Qual é a diferença entre uma conexão ponto a ponto e um grupo cwtch?

As conexões ponto a ponto Cwtch permitem que 2 pessoas troquem mensagens diretamente. As conexões ponto a ponto nos bastidores usam serviços cebola Tor v3 para fornecer uma conexão criptografada e resistente a metadados. Devido a esta conexão direta, ambas as partes precisam estar online ao mesmo tempo para trocar mensagens.

Os Grupos Cwtch permitem que várias partes participem de uma única conversa usando um servidor não confiável (que pode ser fornecido por terceiros ou auto-hospedado). Os operadores de servidores não conseguem saber quantas pessoas estão em um grupo ou o que está sendo discutido. Se vários grupos estiverem hospedados em um único servidor, o servidor não conseguirá saber quais mensagens pertencem a qual grupo sem a conivência de um membro do grupo. Ao contrário das conversas entre pares, as conversas em grupo podem ser conduzidas de forma assíncrona, para que todos num grupo não precisem estar online ao mesmo tempo.

Por que os grupos cwtch são experimentais? Mensagens em grupo resistentes a metadados ainda são um problema em aberto . Embora a versão que fornecemos no Cwtch Beta seja projetada para ser segura e com metadados privados, ela é bastante ineficiente e pode ser mal utilizada. Como tal, aconselhamos cautela ao usá-lo e apenas o fornecemos como um recurso opcional.

Como posso executar meu próprio servidor Cwtch? A implementação de referência para um servidor Cwtch é de código aberto . Qualquer pessoa pode executar um servidor Cwtch, e qualquer pessoa com uma cópia do pacote de chaves públicas do servidor pode hospedar grupos nesse servidor sem que o operador tenha acesso aos metadados relacionados ao grupo .

https://git.openprivacy.ca/cwtch.im/server

https://docs.openprivacy.ca/cwtch-security-handbook/server.html

Como posso desligar o Cwtch? O painel frontal do aplicativo possui um ícone do botão "Shutdown Cwtch" (com um 'X'). Pressionar este botão irá acionar uma caixa de diálogo e, na confirmação, o Cwtch será desligado e todos os perfis serão descarregados.

Suas doações podem fazer a diferença no projeto Cwtch? O Cwtch é um projeto dedicado a construir aplicativos que preservam a privacidade, oferecendo comunicação de grupo resistente a metadados. Além disso, o projeto também desenvolve o Cofre, formulários da web criptografados para ajudar mútua segura. Suas contribuições apoiam iniciativas importantes, como a divulgação de violações de dados médicos em Vancouver e pesquisas sobre a segurança do voto eletrônico na Suíça. Ao doar, você está ajudando a fechar o ciclo, trabalhando com comunidades marginalizadas para identificar e corrigir lacunas de privacidade. Além disso, o projeto trabalha em soluções inovadoras, como a quebra de segredos através da criptografia de limite para proteger sua privacidade durante passagens de fronteira. E também tem a infraestrutura: toda nossa infraestrutura é open source e sem fins lucrativos. Conheça também o Fuzzytags, uma estrutura criptográfica probabilística para marcação resistente a metadados. Sua doação é crucial para continuar o trabalho em prol da privacidade e segurança online. Contribua agora com sua doação

https://openprivacy.ca/donate/

onde você pode fazer sua doação em bitcoin e outras moedas, e saiba mais sobre os projetos. https://openprivacy.ca/work/

Link sobre Cwtch

https://cwtch.im/

https://git.openprivacy.ca/cwtch.im/cwtch

https://docs.cwtch.im/docs/intro

https://docs.openprivacy.ca/cwtch-security-handbook/

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Can decentralized, block chain secured public forums be an antidote for messenger mass shooters/violent actors?

E.g. those who commit their violent acts as a means to draw attention to a message they feel needs to be heard but without extreme action will never be allowed to be heard by those who need to hear it.

Public forums where absolutely anything can be said aloud and discussed publicly and anonymously without the possibility of deletion or censorship may render the utility of a shooters manifesto obsolete or closer to obsolete.

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However, the rapid advancement of technology has also raised concerns about privacy, security, and job displacement. It is crucial to use technology responsibly and ethically. Governments, businesses, and individuals must work together to address these challenges and ensure that technology benefits society as a whole.  

In conclusion, technology has become an indispensable part of modern society. It has transformed the way we communicate, learn, work, and live. As technology continues to evolve, it is essential to embrace its potential while mitigating its risks. By harnessing the power of technology, we can create a better future for generations to come.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Racismo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fascismo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Existem duas fortes razões para isso:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Machismo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Homofobia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conclusão

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

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

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

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

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

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Hey folks, today we're diving into an exciting and emerging topic: personal artificial intelligence (PAI) and its connection to sovereignty, privacy, and ethics. With the rapid advancements in AI, there's a growing interest in the development of personal AI agents that can work on behalf of the user, acting autonomously and providing tailored services. However, as with any new technology, there are several critical factors that shape the future of PAI. Today, we'll explore three key pillars: privacy and ownership, explainability, and bias.

1. Privacy and Ownership: Foundations of Personal AI

At the heart of personal AI, much like self-sovereign identity (SSI), is the concept of ownership. For personal AI to be truly effective and valuable, users must own not only their data but also the computational power that drives these systems. This autonomy is essential for creating systems that respect the user's privacy and operate independently of large corporations.

In this context, privacy is more than just a feature—it's a fundamental right. Users should feel safe discussing sensitive topics with their AI, knowing that their data won’t be repurposed or misused by big tech companies. This level of control and data ownership ensures that users remain the sole beneficiaries of their information and computational resources, making privacy one of the core pillars of PAI.

2. Bias and Fairness: The Ethical Dilemma of LLMs

Most of today’s AI systems, including personal AI, rely heavily on large language models (LLMs). These models are trained on vast datasets that represent snapshots of the internet, but this introduces a critical ethical challenge: bias. The datasets used for training LLMs can be full of biases, misinformation, and viewpoints that may not align with a user’s personal values.

This leads to one of the major issues in AI ethics for personal AI—how do we ensure fairness and minimize bias in these systems? The training data that LLMs use can introduce perspectives that are not only unrepresentative but potentially harmful or unfair. As users of personal AI, we need systems that are free from such biases and can be tailored to our individual needs and ethical frameworks.

Unfortunately, training models that are truly unbiased and fair requires vast computational resources and significant investment. While large tech companies have the financial means to develop and train these models, individual users or smaller organizations typically do not. This limitation means that users often have to rely on pre-trained models, which may not fully align with their personal ethics or preferences. While fine-tuning models with personalized datasets can help, it's not a perfect solution, and bias remains a significant challenge.

3. Explainability: The Need for Transparency

One of the most frustrating aspects of modern AI is the lack of explainability. Many LLMs operate as "black boxes," meaning that while they provide answers or make decisions, it's often unclear how they arrived at those conclusions. For personal AI to be effective and trustworthy, it must be transparent. Users need to understand how the AI processes information, what data it relies on, and the reasoning behind its conclusions.

Explainability becomes even more critical when AI is used for complex decision-making, especially in areas that impact other people. If an AI is making recommendations, judgments, or decisions, it’s crucial for users to be able to trace the reasoning process behind those actions. Without this transparency, users may end up relying on AI systems that provide flawed or biased outcomes, potentially causing harm.

This lack of transparency is a major hurdle for personal AI development. Current LLMs, as mentioned earlier, are often opaque, making it difficult for users to trust their outputs fully. The explainability of AI systems will need to be improved significantly to ensure that personal AI can be trusted for important tasks.

Addressing the Ethical Landscape of Personal AI

As personal AI systems evolve, they will increasingly shape the ethical landscape of AI. We’ve already touched on the three core pillars—privacy and ownership, bias and fairness, and explainability. But there's more to consider, especially when looking at the broader implications of personal AI development.

Most current AI models, particularly those from big tech companies like Facebook, Google, or OpenAI, are closed systems. This means they are aligned with the goals and ethical frameworks of those companies, which may not always serve the best interests of individual users. Open models, such as Meta's LLaMA, offer more flexibility and control, allowing users to customize and refine the AI to better meet their personal needs. However, the challenge remains in training these models without significant financial and technical resources.

There’s also the temptation to use uncensored models that aren’t aligned with the values of large corporations, as they provide more freedom and flexibility. But in reality, models that are entirely unfiltered may introduce harmful or unethical content. It’s often better to work with aligned models that have had some of the more problematic biases removed, even if this limits some aspects of the system’s freedom.

The future of personal AI will undoubtedly involve a deeper exploration of these ethical questions. As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, the need for privacy, fairness, and transparency will only grow. And while we may not yet be able to train personal AI models from scratch, we can continue to shape and refine these systems through curated datasets and ongoing development.

Conclusion

In conclusion, personal AI represents an exciting new frontier, but one that must be navigated with care. Privacy, ownership, bias, and explainability are all essential pillars that will define the future of these systems. As we continue to develop personal AI, we must remain vigilant about the ethical challenges they pose, ensuring that they serve the best interests of users while remaining transparent, fair, and aligned with individual values.

If you have any thoughts or questions on this topic, feel free to reach out—I’d love to continue the conversation!

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Trump Media auditor raises doubts about Truth Social's future in new filing

A new regulatory filing from Donald Trump’s social media company shows an auditor has raised concerns about the company’s future. 

Trump Media, the company behind the social media platform Truth Social, went public last week after merging with shell company Digital World Acquisition. The stock’s price has been volatile since then, shooting up as high as $79.38 on its first day of trading Tuesday before closing below $50 Monday.

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Environmental pollution, a pressing global issue, has far-reaching consequences for both human health and the natural world. It arises from the introduction of harmful substances or energy into the environment, leading to adverse changes. This article delves into the various types of pollution, their causes, and the devastating impacts they have on our planet.

Types of Pollution

Air Pollution: Air pollution occurs when harmful gases, particulate matter, and other pollutants are released into the atmosphere. Major sources include industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and burning fossil fuels. The consequences of air pollution are severe, ranging from respiratory diseases to climate change.

Water Pollution: Water pollution results from the contamination of water bodies with pollutants such as industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and sewage. This can lead to waterborne diseases, harm aquatic ecosystems, and disrupt water supplies.

Land Pollution: Land pollution arises from the accumulation of solid waste on land. Improper waste disposal, deforestation, and industrial activities contribute to land degradation and soil contamination.

Noise Pollution: Excessive noise levels can cause hearing loss, stress, and sleep disturbances. Sources of noise pollution include transportation, construction, and industrial activities.

Light Pollution: Excessive artificial light at night can disrupt natural rhythms, affect wildlife, and contribute to energy waste.

Causes of Pollution

Industrial Activities: Industries release pollutants into the air, water, and land during production processes. Transportation: Vehicle emissions contribute significantly to air pollution. Agriculture: The use of pesticides and fertilizers can contaminate water bodies and soil. Deforestation: Clearing forests reduces carbon sinks and leads to soil erosion. Waste Disposal: Improper waste management practices result in pollution of land and water. Impacts of Pollution

Health Risks: Pollution can cause respiratory diseases, cancer, and other health problems. Environmental Degradation: Pollution damages ecosystems, reduces biodiversity, and disrupts natural processes. Climate Change: Greenhouse gas emissions contribute to global warming and climate change. Economic Loss: Pollution can harm industries, reduce agricultural productivity, and increase healthcare costs. Mitigating Pollution

Addressing environmental pollution requires a multifaceted approach:

Sustainable Practices: Adopting sustainable practices in industries and agriculture can reduce pollution. Renewable Energy: Transitioning to renewable energy sources can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Waste Reduction and Recycling: Minimizing waste and recycling materials can reduce land pollution. Public Awareness: Educating the public about the dangers of pollution and promoting environmentally friendly behaviors is crucial. Policy and Regulations: Strong environmental regulations and enforcement are essential to control pollution. Environmental pollution is a complex issue with far-reaching consequences. By understanding its causes and impacts, we can take collective action to protect our planet and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

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In the modern world of AI, managing vast amounts of data while keeping it relevant and accessible is a significant challenge, mainly when dealing with large language models (LLMs) and vector databases. One approach that has gained prominence in recent years is integrating vector search with metadata, especially in retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines. Vector search and metadata enable faster and more accurate data retrieval. However, the process of pre- and post-search filtering results plays a crucial role in ensuring data relevance.

The Vector Search and Metadata Challenge

In a typical vector search, you create embeddings from chunks of text, such as a PDF document. These embeddings allow the system to search for similar items and retrieve them based on relevance. The challenge, however, arises when you need to combine vector search results with structured metadata. For example, you may have timestamped text-based content and want to retrieve the most relevant content within a specific date range. This is where metadata becomes critical in refining search results.

Unfortunately, most vector databases treat metadata as a secondary feature, isolating it from the primary vector search process. As a result, handling queries that combine vectors and metadata can become a challenge, particularly when the search needs to account for a dynamic range of filters, such as dates or other structured data.

LibSQL and vector search metadata

LibSQL is a more general-purpose SQLite-based database that adds vector capabilities to regular data. Vectors are presented as blob columns of regular tables. It makes vector embeddings and metadata a first-class citizen that naturally builds deep integration of these data points.

create table if not exists conversation ( id varchar(36) primary key not null, startDate real, endDate real, summary text, vectorSummary F32_BLOB(512) );

It solves the challenge of metadata and vector search and eliminates impedance between vector data and regular structured data points in the same storage.

As you can see, you can access vector-like data and start date in the same query.

select c.id ,c.startDate, c.endDate, c.summary, vector_distance_cos(c.vectorSummary, vector(${vector})) distance from conversation where ${startDate ? `and c.startDate >= ${startDate.getTime()}` : ''} ${endDate ? `and c.endDate <= ${endDate.getTime()}` : ''} ${distance ? `and distance <= ${distance}` : ''} order by distance limit ${top};

vector_distance_cos calculated as distance allows us to make a primitive vector search that does a full scan and calculates distances on rows. We could optimize it with CTE and limit search and distance calculations to a much smaller subset of data.

This approach could be calculation intensive and fail on large amounts of data.

Libsql offers a way more effective vector search based on FlashDiskANN vector indexed.

vector_top_k('idx_conversation_vectorSummary', ${vector} , ${top}) i

vector_top_k is a table function that searches for the top of the newly created vector search index. As you can see, we could use only vector as a function parameter, and other columns could be used outside of the table function. So, to use a vector index together with different columns, we need to apply some strategies.

Now we get a classical problem of integration vector search results with metadata queries.

Post-Filtering: A Common Approach

The most widely adopted method in these pipelines is post-filtering. In this approach, the system first retrieves data based on vector similarities and then applies metadata filters. For example, imagine you’re conducting a vector search to retrieve conversations relevant to a specific question. Still, you also want to ensure these conversations occurred in the past week.

Post-filtering allows the system to retrieve the most relevant vector-based results and subsequently filter out any that don’t meet the metadata criteria, such as date range. This method is efficient when vector similarity is the primary factor driving the search, and metadata is only applied as a secondary filter.

const sqlQuery = ` select c.id ,c.startDate, c.endDate, c.summary, vector_distance_cos(c.vectorSummary, vector(${vector})) distance from vector_top_k('idx_conversation_vectorSummary', ${vector} , ${top}) i inner join conversation c on i.id = c.rowid where ${startDate ? `and c.startDate >= ${startDate.getTime()}` : ''} ${endDate ? `and c.endDate <= ${endDate.getTime()}` : ''} ${distance ? `and distance <= ${distance}` : ''} order by distance limit ${top};

However, there are some limitations. For example, the initial vector search may yield fewer results or omit some relevant data before applying the metadata filter. If the search window is narrow enough, this can lead to complete results.

One working strategy is to make the top value in vector_top_K much bigger. Be careful, though, as the function's default max number of results is around 200 rows.

Pre-Filtering: A More Complex Approach

Pre-filtering is a more intricate approach but can be more effective in some instances. In pre-filtering, metadata is used as the primary filter before vector search takes place. This means that only data that meets the metadata criteria is passed into the vector search process, limiting the scope of the search right from the beginning.

While this approach can significantly reduce the amount of irrelevant data in the final results, it comes with its own challenges. For example, pre-filtering requires a deeper understanding of the data structure and may necessitate denormalizing the data or creating separate pre-filtered tables. This can be resource-intensive and, in some cases, impractical for dynamic metadata like date ranges.

In certain use cases, pre-filtering might outperform post-filtering. For instance, when the metadata (e.g., specific date ranges) is the most important filter, pre-filtering ensures the search is conducted only on the most relevant data.

Pre-filtering with distance-based filtering

So, we are getting back to an old concept. We do prefiltering instead of using a vector index.

WITH FilteredDates AS ( SELECT c.id, c.startDate, c.endDate, c.summary, c.vectorSummary FROM YourTable c WHERE ${startDate ? `AND c.startDate >= ${startDate.getTime()}` : ''} ${endDate ? `AND c.endDate <= ${endDate.getTime()}` : ''} ), DistanceCalculation AS ( SELECT fd.id, fd.startDate, fd.endDate, fd.summary, fd.vectorSummary, vector_distance_cos(fd.vectorSummary, vector(${vector})) AS distance FROM FilteredDates fd ) SELECT dc.id, dc.startDate, dc.endDate, dc.summary, dc.distance FROM DistanceCalculation dc WHERE 1=1 ${distance ? `AND dc.distance <= ${distance}` : ''} ORDER BY dc.distance LIMIT ${top};

It makes sense if the filter produces small data and distance calculation happens on the smaller data set.

As a pro of this approach, you have full control over the data and get all results without omitting some typical values for extensive index searches.

Choosing Between Pre and Post-Filtering

Both pre-filtering and post-filtering have their advantages and disadvantages. Post-filtering is more accessible to implement, especially when vector similarity is the primary search factor, but it can lead to incomplete results. Pre-filtering, on the other hand, can yield more accurate results but requires more complex data handling and optimization.

In practice, many systems combine both strategies, depending on the query. For example, they might start with a broad pre-filtering based on metadata (like date ranges) and then apply a more targeted vector search with post-filtering to refine the results further.

Conclusion

Vector search with metadata filtering offers a powerful approach for handling large-scale data retrieval in LLMs and RAG pipelines. Whether you choose pre-filtering or post-filtering—or a combination of both—depends on your application's specific requirements. As vector databases continue to evolve, future innovations that combine these two approaches more seamlessly will help improve data relevance and retrieval efficiency further.

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Table Of Content

The Purpose Behind the Move

Boosting Market Liquidity

Implications for the Cryptocurrency Market

Conclusion

FAQ

In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies, Tether, one of the leading stablecoin issuers, has recently made a bold move by announcing their decision to purchase more Bitcoin. This strategic step aims to bolster Tether's stablecoin reserves and potentially reshape the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market. With Tether's Big Move: Buying More Bitcoin to Boost Stablecoin Reserves, investors and enthusiasts are eager to comprehend the implications of this decision. This article delves into the details, benefits, concerns, and possible outcomes of Tether's bold maneuver.

The Purpose Behind the Move

Tether's decision to acquire additional Bitcoin primarily serves two purposes. Firstly, it aims to increase the overall reserves of Tether's stablecoin. By purchasing more Bitcoin, Tether ensures that its stablecoin is backed by a higher value, which enhances market confidence. This move can also help Tether solidify its position as the most widely adopted stablecoin, attracting more users and creating a positive feedback loop.

Boosting Market Liquidity

Secondly, Tether's move can have a significant impact on market liquidity. Bitcoin, being the largest and most recognized cryptocurrency, is highly liquid and serves as the backbone of the entire market. By purchasing more Bitcoin, Tether effectively injects additional liquidity into the cryptocurrency ecosystem, potentially fostering a more robust and vibrant market.

Implications for the Cryptocurrency Market

Tether's decision to buy more Bitcoin has far-reaching implications for the broader cryptocurrency market. Let's explore the various ways this move can reshape the industry.

1. Increased Stability

By bolstering its reserves through Bitcoin, Tether aims to reinforce stability within the crypto space. A stable and reliable stablecoin is crucial for traders and investors, as it provides a reliable bridge between fiat and digital currencies. This move could instill confidence in market participants and mitigate some of the volatility associated with cryptocurrencies.

2. Enhanced Market Dominance

Tether is already the dominant stablecoin in the market, and its decision to purchase more Bitcoin could further solidify its position. With an increased reserve, Tether can maintain the 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar, attracting more users and cementing its status as the go-to stablecoin for traders and exchanges.

3. Bitcoin Price Impact

As Tether buys more Bitcoin, it has the potential to influence the price of the leading cryptocurrency. Increased demand from Tether can drive up the price of Bitcoin, benefitting existing holders and potentially attracting more investors to the market. However, it's important to note that the overall impact on Bitcoin's price will depend on various factors, including market sentiment and overall trading volume.

4. Regulatory Scrutiny

Given the significance of Tether in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, its actions are likely to attract regulatory attention. The purchase of more Bitcoin to boost stablecoin reserves may raise concerns about market manipulation or the concentration of power. Regulatory bodies may closely monitor Tether's operations to ensure compliance with existing regulations and the overall stability of the market.

5. Market Volatility

While Tether's move aims to enhance stability, it may inadvertently contribute to short-term volatility. The injection of additional liquidity into the market can lead to price fluctuations, especially in the short term. Traders and investors should brace themselves for potential market movements resulting from Tether's decision.

6. Potential Rival Responses

Tether's big move could spur other stablecoin issuers to explore similar strategies. Competitors might also consider increasing their Bitcoin reserves to maintain a competitive edge and attract users. This could lead to a broader trend in the stablecoin market, influencing the overall dynamics of cryptocurrencies.

Conclusion

Tether's Big Move: Buying More Bitcoin to Boost Stablecoin Reserves has the potential to reshape the cryptocurrency landscape. By increasing its Bitcoin holdings, Tether aims to enhance stability, boost market liquidity, and solidify its position as a leading stablecoin issuer. While the implications of this decision are yet to fully unfold, market participants and regulators will closely monitor the outcomes. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, Tether's bold move signifies the ongoing innovation and strategic shifts within the industry.

FAQ

How will Tether's purchase of more Bitcoin impact the stability of the USDT stablecoin? Tether's move is intended to enhance stability by increasing the overall reserves of the USDT stablecoin. With a higher value of Bitcoin backing each USDT, market participants can have increased confidence in the stability of the stablecoin.

Will Tether's purchase of Bitcoin drive up the price of the cryptocurrency? Tether's buying activity can potentially influence Bitcoin's price due to increased demand. However, the overall impact on the price will depend on various factors, including market sentiment and trading volume.

How might regulatory bodies respond to Tether's decision? Tether's actions are likely to attract regulatory scrutiny, given its significance in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Regulators may monitor Tether's operations to ensure compliance with existing regulations and maintain market stability.

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Trump ends big hometown rally published at 01:38 01:38 Trump has just wrapped up his speech in New York, which he says is the "town where I was born and raised" and "taught me that we can do anything".

He tells his supporters that "we bleed the same blood, share the same home, salute the same great American flag".

Trump then repeats the lines he usually ends his rallies with, promising to make America healthy, wealthy and great again.

A singer is now on stage singing New York, New York while Trump waves to his supporters.

We'll bring you some recaps and analysis of the speech shortly. Stay tuned.

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After months of development I am excited to officially announce the first version of DVMDash (v0.1). DVMDash is a monitoring and debugging tool for all Data Vending Machine (DVM) activity on Nostr. The website is live at https://dvmdash.live and the code is available on Github.

Data Vending Machines (NIP-90) offload computationally expensive tasks from relays and clients in a decentralized, free-market manner. They are especially useful for AI tools, algorithmic processing of user’s feeds, and many other use cases.

The long term goal of DVMDash is to become 1) a place to easily see what’s happening in the DVM ecosystem with metrics and graphs, and 2) provide real-time tools to help developers monitor, debug, and improve their DVMs.

DVMDash aims to enable users to answer these types of questions at a glance: * What’s the most popular DVM right now? * How much money is being paid to image generation DVMs? * Is any DVM down at the moment? When was the last time that DVM completed a task? * Have any DVMs failed to deliver after accepting payment? Did they refund that payment? * How long does it take this DVM to respond? * For task X, what’s the average amount of time it takes for a DVM to complete the task? * … and more

For developers working with DVMs there is now a visual, graph based tool that shows DVM-chain activity. DVMs have already started calling other DVMs to assist with work. Soon, we will have humans in the loop monitoring DVM activity, or completing tasks themselves. The activity trace of which DVM is being called as part of a sub-task from another DVM will become complicated, especially because these decisions will be made at run-time and are not known ahead of time. Building a tool to help users and developers understand where a DVM is in this activity trace, whether it’s gotten stuck or is just taking a long time, will be invaluable. For now, the website only shows 1 step of a dvm chain from a user's request.

One of the main designs for the site is that it is highly clickable, meaning whenever you see a DVM, Kind, User, or Event ID, you can click it and open that up in a new page to inspect it.

Another aspect of this website is that it should be fast. If you submit a DVM request, you should see it in DVMDash within seconds, as well as events from DVMs interacting with your request. I have attempted to obtain DVM events from relays as quickly as possible and compute metrics over them within seconds.

This project makes use of a nosql database and graph database, currently set to use mongo db and neo4j, for which there are free, community versions that can be run locally.

Finally, I’m grateful to nostr:npub10pensatlcfwktnvjjw2dtem38n6rvw8g6fv73h84cuacxn4c28eqyfn34f for supporting this project.

Features in v0.1:

Global Network Metrics:

This page shows the following metrics: - DVM Requests: Number of unencrypted DVM requests (kind 5000-5999) - DVM Results: Number of unencrypted DVM results (kind 6000-6999) - DVM Request Kinds Seen: Number of unique kinds in the Kind range 5000-5999 (except for known non-DVM kinds 5666 and 5969) - DVM Result Kinds Seen: Number of unique kinds in the Kind range 6000-6999 (except for known non-DVM kinds 6666 and 6969) - DVM Pub Keys Seen: Number of unique pub keys that have written a kind 6000-6999 (except for known non-DVM kinds) or have published a kind 31990 event that specifies a ‘k’ tag value between 5000-5999 - DVM Profiles (NIP-89) Seen: Number of 31990 that have a ‘k’ tag value for kind 5000-5999 - Most Popular DVM: The DVM that has produced the most result events (kind 6000-6999) - Most Popular Kind: The Kind in range 5000-5999 that has the most requests by users. - 24 hr DVM Requests: Number of kind 5000-5999 events created in the last 24 hrs - 24 hr DVM Results: Number of kind 6000-6999 events created in the last 24 hours - 1 week DVM Requests: Number of kind 5000-5999 events created in the last week - 1 week DVM Results: Number of kind 6000-6999 events created in the last week - Unique Users of DVMs: Number of unique pubkeys of kind 5000-5999 events - Total Sats Paid to DVMs: - This is an estimate. - This value is likely a lower bound as it does not take into consideration subscriptions paid to DVMs - This is calculated by counting the values of all invoices where: - A DVM published a kind 7000 event requesting payment and containing an invoice - The DVM later provided a DVM Result for the same job for which it requested payment. - The assumption is that the invoice was paid, otherwise the DVM would not have done the work - Note that because there are multiple ways to pay a DVM such as lightning invoices, ecash, and subscriptions, there is no guaranteed way to know whether a DVM has been paid. Additionally, there is no way to know that a DVM completed the job because some DVMs may not publish a final result event and instead send the user a DM or take some other kind of action.

Recent Requests:

This page shows the most recent 3 events per kind, sorted by created date. You should always be able to find the last 3 events here of all DVM kinds.

DVM Browser:

This page will either show a profile of a specific DVM, or when no DVM is given in the url, it will show a table of all DVMs with some high level stats. Users can click on a DVM in the table to load the DVM specific page.

Kind Browser:

This page will either show data on a specific kind including all DVMs that have performed jobs of that kind, or when no kind is given, it will show a table summarizing activity across all Kinds.

Debug:

This page shows the graph based visualization of all events, users, and DVMs involved in a single job as well as a table of all events in order from oldest to newest. When no event is given, this page shows the 200 most recent events where the user can click on an event in order to debug that job. The graph-based visualization allows the user to zoom in and out and move around the graph, as well as double click on any node in the graph (except invoices) to open up that event, user, or dvm in a new page.

Playground:

This page is currently under development and may not work at the moment. If it does work, in the current state you can login with NIP-07 extension and broadcast a 5050 event with some text and then the page will show you events from DVMs. This page will be used to interact with DVMs live. A current good alternative to this feature, for some but not all kinds, is https://vendata.io/.

Looking to the Future

I originally built DVMDash out of Fear-of-Missing-Out (FOMO); I wanted to make AI systems that were comprised of DVMs but my day job was taking up a lot of my time. I needed to know when someone was performing a new task or launching a new AI or Nostr tool!

I have a long list of DVMs and Agents I hope to build and I needed DVMDash to help me do it; I hope it helps you achieve your goals with Nostr, DVMs, and even AI. To this end, I wish for this tool to be useful to others, so if you would like a feature, please submit a git issue here or note me on Nostr!

Immediate Next Steps:

• Refactoring code and removing code that is no longer used
• Improve documentation to run the project locally
• Adding a metric for number of encrypted requests
• Adding a metric for number of encrypted results

Long Term Goals:

• Add more metrics based on community feedback
• Add plots showing metrics over time
• Add support for showing a multi-dvm chain in the graph based visualizer
• Add a real-time mode where the pages will auto update (currently the user must refresh the page)
• ... Add support for user requested features!

Acknowledgements

There are some fantastic people working in the DVM space right now. Thank you to nostr:npub1drvpzev3syqt0kjrls50050uzf25gehpz9vgdw08hvex7e0vgfeq0eseet for making python bindings for nostr_sdk and for the recent asyncio upgrades! Thank you to nostr:npub1nxa4tywfz9nqp7z9zp7nr7d4nchhclsf58lcqt5y782rmf2hefjquaa6q8 for answering lots of questions about DVMs and for making the nostrdvm library. Thank you to nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft for making the original DVM NIP and vendata.io which I use all the time for testing!

P.S. I rushed to get this out in time for Nostriga 2024; code refactoring will be coming :)

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On social media and in the Nostr space in particular, there’s been a lot of debate about the idea of supporting deletion and editing of notes.

Some people think they’re vital features to have, others believe that more honest and healthy social media will come from getting rid of these features. The discussion about these features quickly turns to the feasibility of completely deleting something on a decentralized protocol. We quickly get to the “We can’t really delete anything from the internet, or a decentralized network.” argument. This crowds out how Delete and Edit can mimic elements of offline interactions, how they can be used as social signals.

When it comes to issues of deletion and editing content, what matters more is if the creator can communicate their intentions around their content. Sure, on the internet, with decentralized protocols, there’s no way to be sure something’s deleted. It’s not like taking a piece of paper and burning it. Computers make copies of things all the time, computers don’t like deleting things. In particular, distributed systems tend to use a Kafka architecture with immutable logs, it’s just easier to keep everything around, as deleting and reindexing is hard. Even if the software could be made to delete something, there’s always screenshots, or even pictures of screens. We can’t provably make something disappear.

What we need to do in our software is clearly express intention. A delete is actually a kind of retraction. “I no longer want to associate myself with this content, please stop showing it to people as part of what I’ve published, stop highlighting it, stop sharing it.” Even if a relay or other server keeps a copy, and keeps sharing it, being able to clearly state “hello world, this thing I said, was a mistake, please get rid of it.” Just giving users the chance to say “I deleted this” is a way of showing intention. It’s also a way of signaling that feedback has been heard. Perhaps the post was factually incorrect or perhaps it was mean and the person wants to remove what they said. In an IRL conversation, for either of these scenarios there is some dialogue where the creator of the content is learning something and taking action based on what they’ve learned.

Without delete or edit, there is no option to signal to the rest of the community that you have learned something because of how the content is structured today. On most platforms a reply or response stating one’s learning will be lost often in a deluge of replies on the original post and subsequent posts are often not seen especially when the original goes viral. By providing tools like delete and edit we give people a chance to signal that they have heard the feedback and taken action.

The Nostr Protocol supports delete and expiring notes. It was one of the reasons we switched from secure scuttlebutt to build on Nostr. Our nos.social app offers delete and while we know that not all relays will honor this, we believe it’s important to provide social signaling tools as a means of making the internet more humane.

We believe that the power to learn from each other is more important than the need to police through moral outrage which is how the current platforms and even some Nostr clients work today.

It’s important that we don’t say Nostr doesn’t support delete. Not all apps need to support requesting a delete, some might want to call it a retraction. It is important that users know there is no way to enforce a delete and not all relays may honor their request.

Edit is similar, although not as widely supported as delete. It’s a creator making a clear statement that they’ve created a new version of their content. Maybe it’s a spelling error, or a new version of the content, or maybe they’re changing it altogether. Freedom online means freedom to retract a statement, freedom to update a statement, freedom to edit your own content. By building on these freedoms, we’ll make Nostr a space where people feel empowered and in control of their own media.

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Opinion about Cake Wallet (android)

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Bienvenide a Nostr!

Introduccíon

Es tu primera vez aqui en Nostr? Bienvenides! Nostr es un acrónimo raro para "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays" on un solo objetivo; resistirse a la censura. Una alternativa a las redes sociales tradicionales, comunicaciónes, blogging, streaming, podcasting, y feventualmente el correo electronico (en fase de desarrollo) con características descentralizadas que te capacita, usario. Jamas seras molestado por un anuncio, capturado por una entidad centralizada o algoritmo que te monetiza.

Permítame ser su anfitrión! Soy Onigiri! Yo estoy explorando el mundo de Nostr, un protocolo de comunicacíon decentralizada. Yo escribo sobre las herramientas y los desarolladores increíbles de Nostr que dan vida a esta reino.

Bienvenides a Nostr Wonderland

Estas a punto de entrar a un otro mundo digtal que te hará explotar tu mente de todas las aplicaciones descentralizadas, clientes, sitios que puedes utilizar. Nunca volverás a ver a las comunicaciones ni a las redes sociales de la mesma manera. Todo gracias al carácter criptográfico de nostr, inpirado por la tecnología "blockchain". Cada usario, cuando crean una cuenta en Nostr, recibe un par de llaves: una privada y una publico. Estos son las llaves de tu propio reino. Lo que escribes, cantes, grabes, lo que creas - todo te pertenece.

Unos llaves de Oro y Plata

Mi amigo y yo llamamos a esto "identidad mediante cifrado" porque tu identidad es cifrado. Tu puedes compartir tu llave de plata "npub" a otros usarios para conectar y seguir. Utiliza tu llave de oro "nsec" para accedar a tu cuenta y exponerte a muchas aplicaciones. Mantenga la llave a buen recaudo en todo momento. Ya no hay razor para estar enjaulado por los terminos de plataformas sociales nunca más.

Onigirl npub18jvyjwpmm65g8v9azmlvu8knd5m7xlxau08y8vt75n53jtkpz2ys6mqqu3

Todavia No tienes un cliente? Seleccione la mejor opción.

Encuentra la aplicación adecuada para ti! Utilice su clave de oro "nsec" para acceder a estas herramientas maravillosas. También puedes visit a esta pagina a ver a todas las aplicaciones. Antes de pegar tu llave de oro en muchas aplicaciones, considera un "signer" (firmante) para los sitios web 3. Por favor, mire la siguiente imagen para más detalles. Consulte también la leyenda.

Get a Signer extension via chrome webstore

Un firmante (o "signer" en inglés) es una extensión del navegador web. Nos2x and NostrConnect son extensiónes ampliamente aceptado para aceder a Nostr. Esto simplifica el proceso de aceder a sitios "web 3". En lugar de copiar y pegar la clave oro "nsec" cada vez, la mantienes guardado en la extensión y le des permiso para aceder a Nostr.

👉⚡⚡Obtén una billetera Bitcoin lightning para enviar/recibir Zaps⚡⚡ (Esto es opcional)

Aqui en Nostr, utilizamos la red Lightning de Bitcoin (L2). Nesitaras una cartera lightning para enviar y recibir Satoshis, la denominacion mas chiquita de un Bitcoin. (0.000000001 BTC) Los "zaps" son un tipo de micropago en Nostr. Si te gusta el contenido de un usario, es norma dejarle una propina en la forma de un ¨zap". Por ejemplo, si te gusta este contenido, tu me puedes hacer "zap" con Satoshis para recompensar mi trabajo. Pero apenas llegaste, as que todavia no tienes una cartera. No se preocupe, puedo ayudar en eso!

"Stacker.News" es una plataforma donde los usarios pueden ganar SATS por publicar articulos y interactuar con otros.

Stacker.News es el lugar mas facil para recibir una direccion de cartera Bitcoin Lightning.

1. Acedese con su extensión firmante "signer" - Nos2x or NostrConnect - hace click en tu perfil, un codigo de letras y numeros en la mano superior derecha. Veás algo como esto
2. Haga clic en "edit" y elija un nombre que te guste. Se puede cambiar si deseas en el futuro.
3. Haga clic en "save"
4. Crea una biografía y la comunidad SN son muy acogedora. Te mandarán satoshi para darte la bienvenida.
5. Tu nueva direccion de cartera Bitcoin Lightning aparecerá asi ^^No le mandas "zaps" a esta direccion; es puramente con fines educativos.
6. Con tu Nueva dirección de monedero Bitcoin Lightning puedes ponerla en cualquier cliente o app de tu elección. Para ello, ve a tu página de perfil y bajo la dirección de tu monedero en "Dirección Lightning", introduce tu nueva dirección y pulsa "guardar " y ya está. Enhorabuena.

👉✨Con el tiempo, es posible que desee pasar a las opciones de auto-custodia y tal vez incluso considerar la posibilidad de auto-alojar su propio nodo LN para una mejor privacidad. La buena noticia es que stacker.news tambien está dejando de ser una cartera custodio.

⭐NIP-05-identidad DNS⭐ Al igual que en Twitter, una marca de verificación es para mostrar que eres del mismo jardín "como un humano", y no un atípico como una mala hierba o, "bot". Pero no de la forma nefasta en que lo hacen las grandes tecnológicas. En el país de las maravillas de Nostr, esto te permite asignar tu llave de plata, "npub", a un identificador DNS. Una vez verificado, puedes gritar para anunciar tu nueva residencia Nostr para compartir.

✨Hay un montón de opciones, pero si has seguido los pasos, esto se vuelve extremadamente fácil.

👉✅¡Haz clic en tu "Perfil ", luego en "Configuración ", desplázate hasta la parte inferior y pega tu clave Silver, "npub!" y haz clic en "Guardar " y ¡listo! Utiliza tu monedero relámpago de Stacker.news como tu NIP-05. ¡¡¡Enhorabuena!!! ¡Ya estás verificado! Dale unas horas y cuando uses tu cliente "principal " deberías ver una marca de verificación.

Nostr, el infonformista de los servidores.

En lugar de utilizar una única instancia o un servidor centralizado, Nostr está construido para que varias bases de datos intercambien mensajes mediante "relés". Los relés, que son neutrales y no discriminatorios, almacenan y difunden mensajes públicos en la red Nostr. Transmiten mensajes a todos los demás clientes conectados a ellos, asegurando las comunicaciones en la red descentralizada.

¡Mis amigos en Nostr te dan la bienvenida!

Bienvenida a la fiesta. ¿Le apetece un té?🍵

¡Hay mucho mas!

Esto es la punta del iceberg. Síguenme mientras continúo explorando nuevas tierras y a los desarolladores, los caballeres que potencioan este ecosistema. Encuéntrame aquí para mas contenido como este y comparten con otros usarios de nostr. Conozca a los caballeres que luchan por freedomTech (la tecnología de libertad) en Nostr y a los proyectos a los que contribuyen para hacerla realidad.💋

Onigirl @npub18jvyjwpmm65g8v9azmlvu8knd5m7xlxau08y8vt75n53jtkpz2ys6mqqu3

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Embracing AI: A Case for AI Accelerationism

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) development is at the forefront of technological innovation, a counter-narrative championed by a group I refer to as the 'AI Decels'—those advocating for the deceleration of AI advancements— seems to be gaining significant traction. After tuning into a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Podcast, I realized that the prevailing narrative around AI was heading in a dangerous direction. Rogan had Aza Raskin and Tristan Harris, technology safety advocates, who released a talk called 'The AI Dilemma,' on for a discussion. You may know them from the popular documentary 'The Social Dilemma' on the dangers of social media. It became increasingly clear that the cautionary stance dominating this discourse might be tipping the scales too far, veering towards an over-regulated future that stifles innovation rather than fostering it.

Are we moving too fast?

While acknowledging AI's benefits, Aza and Tristan fear it could be dangerous if not guided by ethical standards and safeguards. They believe AI development is moving too quickly and that the right incentives for its growth are not in place. They are concerned about the possibility of "civilizational overwhelm," where advanced AI technology far outpaces 21st-century governance. They fear a scenario where society and its institutions cannot manage or adapt to the rapid changes and challenges introduced by AI.

They argue for regulating and slowing down AI development due to rapid, uncontrolled advancement driven by competition among companies like Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft. They claim this race can lead to unsafe releases of new technologies, with AI systems exhibiting unpredictable, emergent behaviors, posing significant societal risks. For instance, AI can inadvertently learn tasks like sentiment analysis or human emotion understanding, creating potential for misuse in areas like biological weapons or cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Moreover, AI companies' profit-driven incentives often conflict with the public good, prioritizing market dominance over safety and ethics. This misalignment can lead to technologies that maximize engagement or profits at societal expense, similar to the negative impacts seen with social media. To address these issues, they suggest government regulation to realign AI companies' incentives with safety, ethical considerations, and public welfare. Implementing responsible development frameworks focused on long-term societal impacts is essential for mitigating potential harm.

This isn't new

Though the premise of their concerns seems reasonable, it's dangerous and an all too common occurrence with the emergence of new technologies. For example, in their example in the podcast, they refer to the technological breakthrough of oil. Oil as energy was a technological marvel and changed the course of human civilization. The embrace of oil — now the cornerstone of industry in our age — revolutionized how societies operated, fueled economies, and connected the world in unprecedented ways. Yet recently, as ideas of its environmental and geopolitical ramifications propagated, the narrative around oil has shifted.

Tristan and Aza detail this shift and claim that though the period was great for humanity, we didn't have another technology to go to once the technological consequences became apparent. The problem with that argument is that we did innovate to a better alternative: nuclear. However, at its technological breakthrough, it was met with severe suspicions, from safety concerns to ethical debates over its use. This overregulation due to these concerns caused a decades-long stagnation in nuclear innovation, where even today, we are still stuck with heavy reliance on coal and oil. The scare tactics and fear-mongering had consequences, and, interestingly, they don't see the parallels with their current deceleration stance on AI.

These examples underscore a critical insight: the initial anxiety surrounding new technologies is a natural response to the unknowns they introduce. Yet, history shows that too much anxiety can stifle the innovation needed to address the problems posed by current technologies. The cycle of discovery, fear, adaptation, and eventual acceptance reveals an essential truth—progress requires not just the courage to innovate but also the resilience to navigate the uncertainties these innovations bring.

Moreover, believing we can predict and plan for all AI-related unknowns reflects overconfidence in our understanding and foresight. History shows that technological progress, marked by unexpected outcomes and discoveries, defies such predictions. The evolution from the printing press to the internet underscores progress's unpredictability. Hence, facing AI's future requires caution, curiosity, and humility. Acknowledging our limitations and embracing continuous learning and adaptation will allow us to harness AI's potential responsibly, illustrating that embracing our uncertainties, rather than pretending to foresee them, is vital to innovation.

The journey of technological advancement is fraught with both promise and trepidation. Historically, each significant leap forward, from the dawn of the industrial age to the digital revolution, has been met with a mix of enthusiasm and apprehension. Aza Raskin and Tristan Harris's thesis in the 'AI Dilemma' embodies the latter.

Who defines "safe?"

When slowing down technologies for safety or ethical reasons, the issue arises of who gets to define what "safe" or “ethical” mean? This inquiry is not merely technical but deeply ideological, touching the very core of societal values and power dynamics. For example, the push for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives shows how specific ideological underpinnings can shape definitions of safety and decency.

Take the case of the initial release of Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, which chose the ideology of its creators over truth. Luckily, the answers were so ridiculous that the pushback was sudden and immediate. My worry, however, is if, in correcting this, they become experts in making the ideological capture much more subtle. Large bureaucratic institutions' top-down safety enforcement creates a fertile ground for ideological capture of safety standards.

I claim that the issue is not the technology itself but the lens through which we view and regulate it. Suppose the gatekeepers of 'safety' are aligned with a singular ideology. In that case, AI development would skew to serve specific ends, sidelining diverse perspectives and potentially stifling innovative thought and progress.

In the podcast, Tristan and Aza suggest such manipulation as a solution. They propose using AI for consensus-building and creating "shared realities" to address societal challenges. In practice, this means that when individuals' viewpoints seem to be far apart, we can leverage AI to "bridge the gap." How they bridge the gap and what we would bridge it toward is left to the imagination, but to me, it is clear. Regulators will inevitably influence it from the top down, which, in my opinion, would be the opposite of progress.

In navigating this terrain, we must advocate for a pluralistic approach to defining safety, encompassing various perspectives and values achieved through market forces rather than a governing entity choosing winners. The more players that can play the game, the more wide-ranging perspectives will catalyze innovation to flourish.

Ownership & Identity

Just because we should accelerate AI forward does not mean I do not have my concerns. When I think about what could be the most devastating for society, I don't believe we have to worry about a Matrix-level dystopia; I worry about freedom. As I explored in "Whose data is it anyway?," my concern gravitates toward the issues of data ownership and the implications of relinquishing control over our digital identities. This relinquishment threatens our privacy and the integrity of the content we generate, leaving it susceptible to the inclinations and profit of a few dominant tech entities.

To counteract these concerns, a paradigm shift towards decentralized models of data ownership is imperative. Such standards would empower individuals with control over their digital footprints, ensuring that we develop AI systems with diverse, honest, and truthful perspectives rather than the massaged, narrow viewpoints of their creators. This shift safeguards individual privacy and promotes an ethical framework for AI development that upholds the principles of fairness and impartiality.

As we stand at the crossroads of technological innovation and ethical consideration, it is crucial to advocate for systems that place data ownership firmly in the hands of users. By doing so, we can ensure that the future of AI remains truthful, non-ideological, and aligned with the broader interests of society.

But what about the Matrix?

I know I am in the minority on this, but I feel that the concerns of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) are generally overblown. I am not scared of reaching the point of AGI, and I think the idea that AI will become so intelligent that we will lose control of it is unfounded and silly. Reaching AGI is not reaching consciousness; being worried about it spontaneously gaining consciousness is a misplaced fear. It is a tool created by humans for humans to enhance productivity and achieve specific outcomes.

At a technical level, large language models (LLMs) are trained on extensive datasets and learning patterns from language and data through a technique called "unsupervised learning" (meaning the data is untagged). They predict the next word in sentences, refining their predictions through feedback to improve coherence and relevance. When queried, LLMs generate responses based on learned patterns, simulating an understanding of language to provide contextually appropriate answers. They will only answer based on the datasets that were inputted and scanned.

AI will never be "alive," meaning that AI lacks inherent agency, consciousness, and the characteristics of life, not capable of independent thought or action. AI cannot act independently of human control. Concerns about AI gaining autonomy and posing a threat to humanity are based on a misunderstanding of the nature of AI and the fundamental differences between living beings and machines. AI spontaneously developing a will or consciousness is more similar to thinking a hammer will start walking than us being able to create consciousness through programming. Right now, there is only one way to create consciousness, and I'm skeptical that is ever something we will be able to harness and create as humans. Irrespective of its complexity — and yes, our tools will continue to become evermore complex — machines, specifically AI, cannot transcend their nature as non-living, inanimate objects programmed and controlled by humans.
The advancement of AI should be seen as enhancing human capabilities, not as a path toward creating autonomous entities with their own wills. So, while AI will continue to evolve, improve, and become more powerful, I believe it will remain under human direction and control without the existential threats often sensationalized in discussions about AI's future.

With this framing, we should not view the race toward AGI as something to avoid. This will only make the tools we use more powerful, making us more productive. With all this being said, AGI is still much farther away than many believe.

Today's AI excels in specific, narrow tasks, known as narrow or weak AI. These systems operate within tightly defined parameters, achieving remarkable efficiency and accuracy that can sometimes surpass human performance in those specific tasks. Yet, this is far from the versatile and adaptable functionality that AGI represents.

Moreover, the exponential growth of computational power observed in the past decades does not directly translate to an equivalent acceleration in achieving AGI. AI's impressive feats are often the result of massive data inputs and computing resources tailored to specific tasks. These successes do not inherently bring us closer to understanding or replicating the general problem-solving capabilities of the human mind, which again would only make the tools more potent in our hands.

While AI will undeniably introduce challenges and change the aspects of conflict and power dynamics, these challenges will primarily stem from humans wielding this powerful tool rather than the technology itself. AI is a mirror reflecting our own biases, values, and intentions. The crux of future AI-related issues lies not in the technology's inherent capabilities but in how it is used by those wielding it. This reality is at odds with the idea that we should slow down development as our biggest threat will come from those who are not friendly to us.

AI Beget's AI

While the unknowns of AI development and its pitfalls indeed stir apprehension, it's essential to recognize the power of market forces and human ingenuity in leveraging AI to address these challenges. History is replete with examples of new technologies raising concerns, only for those very technologies to provide solutions to the problems they initially seemed to exacerbate. It looks silly and unfair to think of fighting a war with a country that never embraced oil and was still primarily getting its energy from burning wood. The evolution of AI is no exception to this pattern. As we venture into uncharted territories, the potential issues that arise with AI—be it ethical concerns, use by malicious actors, biases in decision-making, or privacy intrusions—are not merely obstacles but opportunities for innovation. It is within the realm of possibility, and indeed, probability, that AI will play a crucial role in solving the problems it creates. The idea that there would be no incentive to address and solve these problems is to underestimate the fundamental drivers of technological progress.

Market forces, fueled by the demand for better, safer, and more efficient solutions, are powerful catalysts for positive change. When a problem is worth fixing, it invariably attracts the attention of innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs eager to solve it. This dynamic has driven progress throughout history, and AI is poised to benefit from this problem-solving cycle.

Thus, rather than viewing AI's unknowns as sources of fear, we should see them as sparks of opportunity. By tackling the challenges posed by AI, we will harness its full potential to benefit humanity. By fostering an ecosystem that encourages exploration, innovation, and problem-solving, we can ensure that AI serves as a force for good, solving problems as profound as those it might create. This is the optimism we must hold onto—a belief in our collective ability to shape AI into a tool that addresses its own challenges and elevates our capacity to solve some of society's most pressing issues.

An AI Future

The reality is that it isn't whether AI will lead to unforeseen challenges—it undoubtedly will, as has every major technological leap in history. The real issue is whether we let fear dictate our path and confine us to a standstill or embrace AI's potential to address current and future challenges.

The approach to solving potential AI-related problems with stringent regulations and a slowdown in innovation is akin to cutting off the nose to spite the face. It's a strategy that risks stagnating the U.S. in a global race where other nations will undoubtedly continue their AI advancements. This perspective dangerously ignores that AI, much like the printing press of the past, has the power to democratize information, empower individuals, and dismantle outdated power structures.

The way forward is not less AI but more of it, more innovation, optimism, and curiosity for the remarkable technological breakthroughs that will come. We must recognize that the solution to AI-induced challenges lies not in retreating but in advancing our capabilities to innovate and adapt.

AI represents a frontier of limitless possibilities. If wielded with foresight and responsibility, it's a tool that can help solve some of the most pressing issues we face today. There are certainly challenges ahead, but I trust that with problems come solutions. Let's keep the AI Decels from steering us away from this path with their doomsday predictions. Instead, let's embrace AI with the cautious optimism it deserves, forging a future where technology and humanity advance to heights we can't imagine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I say this with love. Hear my plea?

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

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Hello World

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Bitcoin transactions explained

A transaction is a piece of data that takes inputs and produces outputs. Forget about the blockchain thing, Bitcoin is actually just a big tree of transactions. The blockchain is just a way to keep transactions ordered.

Imagine you have 10 satoshis. That means you have them in an unspent transaction output (UTXO). You want to spend them, so you create a transaction. The transaction should reference unspent outputs as its inputs. Every transaction has an immutable id, so you use that id plus the index of the output (because transactions can have multiple outputs). Then you specify a script that unlocks that transaction and related signatures, then you specify outputs along with a script that locks these outputs.

As you can see, there's this lock/unlocking thing and there are inputs and outputs. Inputs must be unlocked by fulfilling the conditions specified by the person who created the transaction they're in. And outputs must be locked so anyone wanting to spend those outputs will need to unlock them.

For most of the cases locking and unlocking means specifying a public key whose controller (the person who has the corresponding private key) will be able to spend. Other fancy things are possible too, but we can ignore them for now.

Back to the 10 satoshis you want to spend. Since you've successfully referenced 10 satoshis and unlocked them, now you can specify the outputs (this is all done in a single step). You can specify one output of 10 satoshis, two of 5, one of 3 and one of 7, three of 3 and so on. The sum of outputs can't be more than 10. And if the sum of outputs is less than 10 the difference goes to fees. In the first days of Bitcoin you didn't need any fees, but now you do, otherwise your transaction won't be included in any block.

If you're still interested in transactions maybe you could take a look at this small chapter of that Andreas Antonopoulos book.

If you hate Andreas Antonopoulos because he is a communist shitcoiner or don't want to read more than half a page, go here: https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Coin_analogy

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TikTok, with over a billion active users, has emerged as a vital platform for businesses to reach their target audience. TikTok ads offer a unique opportunity to tap into this vast user base, increase brand awareness, and drive sales. In this article, we'll analyze the effectiveness of TikTok ads as a marketing strategy and provide actionable tips for businesses.

Why TikTok Ads?

1. Huge User Base: TikTok's massive user base presents an unparalleled opportunity to reach potential customers.
2. Engaging Format: TikTok's short-form, visually-driven content resonates with users, making ads more effective.
3. Targeting Capabilities: TikTok's algorithm allows for precise targeting based on demographics, interests, and behaviors.
4. Cost-Effectiveness: TikTok ads are often more affordable than traditional social media platforms.

Effectiveness of TikTok Ads

Studies have shown:

1. High Engagement Rates: TikTok ads achieve an average engagement rate of 5.5%, outperforming Facebook (4.3%) and Instagram (3.8%) [1].
2. Increased Brand Awareness: 67% of users report increased brand awareness after seeing TikTok ads [2].
3. Sales and Conversions: TikTok ads drive significant sales and conversions, with 55% of users reporting purchases influenced by the platform [3].

Tips for Businesses

1. Define Your Target Audience

2. Identify your ideal customer demographics, interests, and behaviors.

3. Use TikTok's targeting options to reach your audience.

4. Create Engaging Ad Content

5. Short, visually-appealing videos (15-60 seconds).

6. Use music, effects, and captions to enhance engagement.

7. Ensure brand consistency and messaging.

8. Leverage Hashtag Challenges

9. Participate in relevant hashtag challenges to increase visibility.

10. Create branded challenges to encourage user-generated content.

11. Utilize Influencer Marketing

12. Partner with popular TikTok creators to reach niche audiences.

13. Choose influencers aligning with your brand values and target audience.

14. Monitor and Optimize

15. Track ad performance using TikTok's analytics tool.

16. Adjust targeting, ad creative, and budget allocation for optimal results.

17. Run Contests and Giveaways

18. Host contests or giveaways to drive engagement and encourage sharing.

19. Offer incentives for users to participate.

20. Integrate with E-commerce

21. Use TikTok's shopping feature to tag products directly.

22. Enable seamless checkout experiences.

Conclusion

TikTok ads offer a powerful marketing strategy for businesses seeking to reach a vast, engaged audience. By understanding the platform's effectiveness, targeting capabilities, and best practices, businesses can unlock the full potential of TikTok ads.

References

[1] AdEspresso, "TikTok Ads Benchmark Report" [2] GlobalWebIndex, "TikTok Marketing Report" [3] Influencer Marketing Hub, "TikTok Influencer Marketing Report"

You can also explore these resources:

• TikTok for Business: (link unavailable)
• TikTok Ads Manager: (link unavailable)
• TikTok Creator Marketplace: (link unavailable)

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NOTE: This article has some details that are specific to America, but the overall principles are applicable to all, and I believe it will be useful for all Christians.

When it comes to things like voting, Christians tend to err to one of two extremes and seem to find difficulty finding the right balance as defined by God. Some Christians refuse to vote or get involved with politics at all. They don’t want to dirty themselves with politics. They know that their true home is heaven, so they don’t seem to care much for the nations they live in. On the other hand, some Christians are so focused on politics fixing everything and creating heaven on earth that they can become idolatrous lifting up politicians as a kind of savior.

In this article, I’m going to address both extremes, using the Bible, and hopefully help you find a Biblical balance.

Seek the Welfare of the City Where I Have Sent You

As Christians we are just passing through our time on earth. Our true, eternal home, our true citizenship, is in heaven. That doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t care what happens on earth. We shouldn’t be like the old saying, “some Christians are so heavenly minded that they aren’t any earthly good.” I think Christians should organize our time here on earth kind of like the Israelites were commanded to live during their 70 year exile in Babylon and Persia.

Now these are the words of the letter which Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the rest of the elders of the exile, the priests, the prophets and all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. (Jeremiah 29:1)

What did God say to the Israelites about how they should live their life in Babylon?

“Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon, ‘Build houses and live in them; and plant gardens and eat their produce. Take wives and become the fathers of sons and daughters, and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; and multiply there and do not decrease. Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its welfare you will have welfare.’ (Jeremiah 29:4-7) {emphasis mine}

Could we likewise say the same to Christians during their time on earth? “Build houses and live in them; and plant gardens and eat their produce. Take wives and become the fathers of sons and daughters, and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; and multiply there and do not decrease. Seek the welfare of the city, state, or nation where I have sent you to live for a short while, and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its welfare you will have welfare.”

God expects us to live fruitful lives, to marry, to have many children (multiply), and to raise them up to do the same. He also wants us to seek the welfare of the city, state, and nation where God has put us. In a city, state, or nation with democratic elections, the best way to seek its welfare is to vote for honest candidates who support godly principles. We rightly understand that in our ungodly world there are no perfect candidates. It can even be hard to find mostly honest and mostly godly candidates, but we should seek to elect the best that is available. Why are we told to do this? We are told that “for in its welfare you will have welfare.” When we fail to vote, to teach our kids or support good schools, to live productive lives, and to generally live Godly lives, we WILL see the decline of our cities, states, and nations. We will pay the price.

We are seeing exactly that decline because Christians have pulled out (and were pushed out) of the positions that influence the culture. We don’t have enough godly teachers, journalists, professors, advisors, economists, and politicians. We have given up the culture to those who oppose God, His people, and His commands.

We are paying the price for withdrawing into the safety of our churches and leaving the world to the wolves.

Political Religion

Of course we also have an opposite extreme. We have some Christians that are too focused on politics and power. They spend all of their time and energy on political endeavors and very little, to none, on sharing the Gospel and being a godly example. Many act like they think a political candidate is going to save them from the culture, the media, the bureaucracy, or the government. They forget that there is only one Savior — the Lord Jesus Christ. They forget that God said things will get worse before they get better. They make idols out of politicians and religions out of political parties.

No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” (Luke 16:13)

Although this verse is specifically talking about being obsessed with wealth, it is applicable to anything that takes our focus, attention, and especially our worship away from God.

When a person spends all of their time serving one candidate or party and little to no time serving God, they have chosen to serve another god and are guilty, even if inadvertently and unintentionally.

You shall have no other gods before Me.

You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth. You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing lovingkindness to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments. (Exodus 20:3-6)

When we look to a politician to save us from anything, we are making him/her a god before us. When we give our all to a political party, we are taking our heart away from God and giving it to an alternate religion.

We may not think that we make idols in our modern world. It is true that we don’t usually carve them out of wood or mold them out of gold, but we have just as many idols as the Israelites did. They just look different.

I hope you will seriously consider this next point because it may be very unpopular with many of my readers. There are lots of Christians that will throw as big, if not a bigger, fit at the desecration of the American flag than over the Bible. Nobody seems to fight to retain the pledge of allegiance more than a majority of Christians. I’d argue that the American flag has become a modern day idol and the “Pledge of Allegiance” has become a religious mantra repeated to the god of government. Look at the words of the pledge:

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,\ and to the Republic for which it stands,\ one Nation under God,\ indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

I think the inclusion of the phrase “one Nation under God” makes Christians feel OK about this pledge originally invented by a socialist whose brother sold American flags. The important part, which is why I can’t say the pledge anymore, are the words, “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands.” I really appreciate the principles America was founded upon, but as a Christian, I can only pledge allegiance to God. My allegiance isn’t to a flag (an idol) or the government (a god). I refuse to go through a religious ritual that includes particular stances, reciting special words, and showing undue respect. We cannot “serve two masters.” As Christians our master should be Christ alone. Anything that becomes more important than, or even equal to, the importance of God in our lives is idolatry. We need to get our priorities right.

In the World, but Not of the World

As we live our lives here on earth, we need to remember our God ordained purpose and our true allegiance to God. We need to remember our citizenship1 and family are in heaven, not here on earth.

We want to have a positive influence on our culture, including working in influential positions and voting, but we should be most focused on personal evangelism and sharing the truth of the Bible. The best way to make a difference in our culture is to change hearts and minds through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. (John 17:13-17) {emphasis mine}

Although we want to be a light in the world, we have been warned that doing so will make us not fit in. It will cause many non-Christians (and maybe a few Christians whose priorities are not right) to hate us. No matter the consequences, we need to stand on the truth of the Word of God.

Too often, because we are living with those who are of this world, we start to look and act a lot like those of the world instead of looking and acting like our Savior.

Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever. (1 John 2:15-17) {emphasis mine}

The fact that we should not love the things of the world or take on the character of things of the world is true in every part of our lives, but since we are talking here about politics, let us discuss the way many Christians talk politics.

Many Christians talk about politics in the same manner as non-Christians — cursing, name calling, insulting, and doing whatever it takes to win, no matter whether it is moral or not. I know the “other side” cheats, lies, name-calls, etc., but we should not stoop to their level. Nobody ever won another to their point of view by cursing or name calling. There are ways to point our their errors, and even how horrific some of the things pushed are, without going so low. Jesus didn’t hold back from speaking the truth. He didn’t hesitate to point out error, but was never crude about it. We should be the same. We should shine a light in such a way that those around us see such a difference that they say something similar to what was said about the apostles:

Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13)

There should be something about our words, actions, and demeanor that amazes our opponents causing them to recognize us “as having been with Jesus.”

I hope this post has been helpful, truthful, and not too offensive. In so many areas it is hard to find that perfect balance and to not allow ourselves to be pulled to either extreme to the detriment of our witness and our relationship to God.

Give no offense either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God; just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved. (1 Corinthians 10:32-33) {emphasis mine}

Trust Jesus.\ \ your sister in Christ,

Christy

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Ricardo Nunes (MDB) é eleito prefeito de São Paulo

O prefeito de São Paulo, Ricardo Nunes (MDB), conquistou sua reeleição neste domingo (27) e agora terá mais quatro anos para administrar a maior cidade do Brasil.

Apoiado por Jair Bolsonaro (https://www.conexaopolitica.com.br/tag/jair-bolsonaro/) e pelo PL (https://www.conexaopolitica.com.br/tag/pl/), que indicou seu vice na chapa, o emedebista foi confirmado como o vencedor do segundo turno disputado contra o esquerdista Guilherme Boulos (PSOL).

Nunes assumiu a prefeitura da capital paulista em 2021, após a morte de Bruno Covas (PSDB), de quem era vice na chapa eleita em 2020. Aos 56 anos, ele agora terá um mandato completo para gerenciar a principal metrópole da América do Sul.

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**A short introduction to Web3:

What is Web3?**

Web3, also known as Web 3.0, is the next generation of the internet, where users are in control of their own data, identity, and interactions. It's a decentralized web, built on blockchain technology, where applications and services are designed to be trustless, permissionless, and open.

Key features:

1. Decentralization: Web3 applications run on blockchain networks, ensuring that data is stored and managed in a decentralized manner.
2. Token-based economics: Web3 introduces token-based economies, enabling new business models and incentivization mechanisms.
3. Artificial intelligence: Web3 integrates AI to enhance user experiences and automate processes.
4. Internet of Things (IoT) integration: Web3 connects physical devices to the digital world, creating a seamless interaction between the physical and virtual.

Benefits:

1. User sovereignty: Users have full control over their data and identity.
2. Security: Decentralized and encrypted data storage ensures enhanced security.
3. Censorship resistance: Web3 applications are resistant to censorship and downtime.
4. New business models: Token-based economies enable innovative revenue streams.

Challenges:

1. Scalability: Web3 applications face scalability issues due to blockchain limitations.
2. Regulation: Evolving regulatory frameworks pose challenges for Web3 adoption.
3. User adoption: Mainstream adoption requires user-friendly interfaces and education.

Conclusion:

Web3 represents a significant shift in the internet's evolution, prioritizing user control, decentralization, and innovation. As the ecosystem grows, we can expect new applications, business models, and opportunities to emerge, shaping the future of the web.Here's a short introduction to Web3.

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Amber 2.0.8

• Fix signing private zaps

Download it with zap.store, Obtainium, f-droid or download it directly in the releases page

If you like my work consider making a donation

Verifying the release

In order to verify the release, you'll need to have gpg or gpg2 installed on your system. Once you've obtained a copy (and hopefully verified that as well), you'll first need to import the keys that have signed this release if you haven't done so already:

bash gpg --keyserver hkps://keys.openpgp.org --recv-keys 44F0AAEB77F373747E3D5444885822EED3A26A6D

Once you have his PGP key you can verify the release (assuming manifest-v2.0.8.txt and manifest-v2.0.8.txt.sig are in the current directory) with:

bash gpg --verify manifest-v2.0.8.txt.sig manifest-v2.0.8.txt

You should see the following if the verification was successful:

bash gpg: Signature made Fri 13 Sep 2024 08:06:52 AM -03 gpg: using RSA key 44F0AAEB77F373747E3D5444885822EED3A26A6D gpg: Good signature from "greenart7c3 <greenart7c3@proton.me>"

That will verify the signature on the main manifest page which ensures integrity and authenticity of the binaries you've downloaded locally. Next, depending on your operating system you should then re-calculate the sha256 sum of the binary, and compare that with the following hashes:

bash cat manifest-v2.0.6.txt

One can use the shasum -a 256 <file name here> tool in order to re-compute the sha256 hash of the target binary for your operating system. The produced hash should be compared with the hashes listed above and they should match exactly.

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It's been a journey from the Publishing Forest of Nostr to the open sea of web3. I've come across a beautiful chain of islands and thought. Why not take a break and explore this place? If I'm searching for devs and FOSS, I should search every nook and cranny inside the realm of Nostr. It is quite vast for little old me. I'm just a little hamster and I don't speak in code or binary numbers zeros and ones.

After being in sea for awhile, my heart raced for excitement for what I could find. It seems I wasn't alone, there were others here like me! Let's help spread the message to others about this uncharted realm. See, look at the other sailboats, aren't they pretty? Thanks to some generous donation of SATs, I was able to afford the docking fee.

Ever feel like everyone was going to a party, and you were supposed to dress up, but you missed the memo? Or a comic-con? well, I felt completely underdressed and that's an understatement. Well, turns out there is a some knights around here. Take a peek!

A black cat with a knight passed by very quickly. He was moving too fast for me to track. Where was he going? Then I spotted a group of knights heading in the same direction, so I tagged along. The vibes from these guys was impossible to resist. They were just happy-go-lucky. 🥰They were heading to a tavern on a cliff off the island.

Ehh? a Tavern? Slightly confused, whatever could these knights be doing here? I guess when they're done with their rounds they would here to blow off steam. Things are looking curiouser and curiouser. But the black cat from earlier was here with its rider, whom was dismounting. So you can only guess, where I'm going.

The atmosphere in this pub, was lively and energetic. So many knights spoke among themselves. A group here, another there, but there was one that caught my eye. I went up to a group at a table, whose height towed well above me even when seated. Taking a deep breath, I asked, "Who manages this place?" They unanimous pointed to one waiting for ale at the bar. What was he doing? Watching others talk? How peculiar.

So I went up to him! And introduced myself.

"Hello I'm Onigirl"

"Hello Onigirl, Welcome to Gossip"

"Gossip, what is Gossip?" scratching my head and whiskers.

What is Gossip? Gossip is FOSS and a great client for privacy-centric minded nostriches. It avoids browser tech which by-passes several scripting languages such as JavaScript☕, HTML parsing, rendering, and CSS(Except HTTP GET and Websockets). Using OpenGL-style rendering. For Nostriches that wish to remain anonymous can use Gossip over TOR. Mike recommends using QubesOS, Whonix and or Tails. [FYI-Gossip does not natively support tor SOCKS5 proxy] Most helpful to spill the beans if you're a journalist.

On top of using your nsec or your encryption key, Gossip adds another layer of security over your account with a password login. There's nothing wrong with using the browser extensions (such as nos2x or Flamingo) which makes it super easy to log in to Nostr enable websites, apps, but it does expose you to browser vulnerabilities.

Mike Points out

"people have already had their private key stolen from other nostr clients,"

so it a concern if you value your account. I most certainly care for mine.

Gossip UI has a simple, and clean interface revolving around NIP-65 also called the “Outbox model." As posted from GitHub,

"This NIP allows Clients to connect directly with the most up-to-date relay set from each individual user, eliminating the need of broadcasting events to popular relays."

This eliminates clients that track only a specific set of relays which can congest those relays when you publish your note. Also this can be censored, by using Gossip you can publish notes to alternative relays that have not censored you to reach the same followers.

👉The easiest way to translate that is reducing redundancy to publish to popular relays or centralized relays for content reach to your followers.

Cool! What an awesome client, I mean Tavern! What else does this knight do? He reaches for something in his pocket. what is it? A Pocket is a database for storing and retrieving nostr events but mike's written it in Rust with a few extra kinks inspired by Will's nostrdb. Still in development, but it'll be another tool for you dear user! 💖💕💚

Onigirl is proud to present this knights to the community and honor them with kisu. 💋💋💋 Show some 💖💘💓🧡💙💚

👉💋💋Will - jb55 Lord of apples 💋 @npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s

👉💋💋 Mike Knight - Lord of Security 💋 @npub1acg6thl5psv62405rljzkj8spesceyfz2c32udakc2ak0dmvfeyse9p35c

Knights spend a lot of time behind the screen coding for the better of humanity. It is a tough job! Let's appreciate these knights, relay operators, that support this amazing realm of Nostr! FOSS for all!

This article was prompted for the need for privacy and security of your data. They're different, not to be confused.

Recently, Edward Snowden warns Bitcoin devs about the need for privacy, Quote:

“I've been warning Bitcoin developers for ten years that privacy needs to be provided for at the protocol level. This is the final warning. The clock is ticking.”

Snowden’s comments come after heavy actions of enforcement from Samarai Wallet, Roger Ver, Binance’s CZ, and now the closure of Wasabi Wallet. Additionally, according to CryptoBriefing, Trezor is ending it’s CoinJoin integration as well. Many are concerned over the new definition of a money transmitter, which includes even those who don’t touch the funds.

Help your favorite the hamster

^^Me drowning in notes on your feed. I can only eat so many notes to find you.

👉If there are any XMPP fans on here. I'm open to the idea of opening a public channel, so you could follow me on that as a forum-like style. My server of choice would likely be a German server.😀You would be receiving my articles as njump.me style or website-like. GrapeneOS users, you can download Cheogram app from the F-Driod store for free to access. Apple and Andriod users are subjected to pay to download this app, an alternative is ntalk or conversations. If it interests the community, just FYI. Please comment or DM.

👉If you enjoyed this content, please consider reposting/sharing as my content is easily drowned by notes on your feed. You could also join my community under Children_Zone where I post my content.

An alternative is by following #onigirl Just FYI this feature is currently a little buggy.

Follow as I search for tools and awesome devs to help you dear user live a decentralized life as I explore the realm of Nostr.

Thank you Fren

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Chef's notes

This is a delicious, quick and easy meal you can do on the weeknights. Serve with mash potatoes.

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 10 minutes
• 🍳 Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 lamb shanks
• 28 oz. Can of whole San Marzano tomatoes
• 2 table spoons of garlic powder
• 1/3 bottle of dry white wine(cheap stuff is fine)
• 2 table spoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 bag of frozen carrots

Directions

1. Place carrots in the Instant pot to rest the meat on.
2. add the 4 lamb shakes on top of carrots
3. pour tomato can into instant pot.
4. sprinkle garlic powder into Instant Pot.
5. drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
6. add enought white wine to cover about a third of the meat.
7. add salt and pepper.
8. cook in instant pot for 1 hour.
9. slow release 10 minutes

@ 9e69e420:d12360c2

A concerning trend in American society regarding government dependency. A record-breaking 59% of Americans now receive more in government benefits than they pay in taxes, marking the highest level of dependency in U.S. history.

Key Findings

Historical Comparison The current dependency rate shows a significant increase from previous decades, with only 39% of Americans being net beneficiaries in 1979.

Contributing Factors - The expansion of welfare programs and benefits - Changes in tax policies - Growing income inequality - Aging population demographics

Economic Implications

Fiscal Concerns The increasing dependency ratio poses significant challenges for the federal budget and long-term fiscal sustainability. This trend suggests a shrinking base of net taxpayers supporting a growing number of net beneficiaries.

Social Impact The shift represents a fundamental change in the relationship between citizens and government, with more Americans becoming reliant on government assistance for their basic needs.

Future Outlook

The trend raises questions about the sustainability of current welfare programs and the potential need for policy reforms. The growing dependency ratio could potentially impact future economic growth and social mobility in the United States.

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@ 266815e0:6cd408a5

While I was in Mediera with all the other awesome people at the first SEC cohort there where a lot of discussions around data storage on nostr and if it could be made censorship-resistent

I remember lots of discussions about torrents, hypercore, nostr relays, and of course IPFS

There were a few things I learned from all these conversations:

1. All the existing solutions have one thing in common. A universal ID of some kind for files
2. HTTP is still good. we don't have to throw the baby out with the bath water
3. nostr could fix this... somehow

Some of the existing solutions work well for large files, and all of them are decentralization in some way. However none of them seem capable of serving up cat pictures for social media clients. they all have something missing...

An Identity system

An identity system would allow files to be "owned" by users. and once files have owners servers could start grouping files into a single thing instead of a 1000+ loose files

This can also greatly simplify the question of "what is spam" for a server hosting (or seeding) these files. since it could simply have a whitelist of owners (and maybe their friends)

What is blossom?

Blossom is a set of HTTP endpoints that allow nostr users to store and retrieve binary data on public servers using the sha256 hash as a universal id

What are Blobs?

blobs are chunks of binary data. they are similar to files but with one key difference, they don't have names

Instead blobs have a sha256 hash (like b1674191a88ec5cdd733e4240a81803105dc412d6c6708d53ab94fc248f4f553) as an ID

These IDs are universal since they can be computed from the file itself using the sha256 hashing algorithm ( you can get a files sha256 hash on linux using: sha256sum bitcoin.pdf )

How do the servers work?

Blossom servers expose four endpoints to let clients and users upload and manage blobs

• GET /<sha256> (optional file .ext)
• PUT /upload
• Authentication: Signed nostr event
• Returns a blob descriptor
• GET /list/<pubkey>
• Returns an array of blob descriptors
• Authentication (optional): Signed nostr event
• DELETE /<sha256>
• Authentication: Signed nostr event

What is Blossom Drive?

Blossom Drive is a nostr app built on top of blossom servers and allows users to create and manage folders of blobs

What are Drives

Drives are just nostr events (kind 30563) that store a map of blobs and what filename they should have along with some extra metadata

An example drive event would be json { "pubkey": "266815e0c9210dfa324c6cba3573b14bee49da4209a9456f9484e5106cd408a5", "created_at": 1710773987, "content": "", "kind": 30563, "tags": [ [ "name", "Emojis" ], [ "description", "nostr emojis" ], [ "d", "emojis" ], [ "r", "https://cdn.hzrd149.com/" ], [ "x", "303f018e613f29e3e43264529903b7c8c84debbd475f89368cb293ec23938981", "/noStrudel.png", "15161", "image/png" ], [ "x", "a0e2b39975c8da1702374b3eed6f4c6c7333e6ae0008dadafe93bd34bfb2ca78", "/satellite.png", "6853", "image/png" ], [ "x", "e8f3fae0f4a43a88eae235a8b79794d72e8f14b0e103a0fed1e073d8fb53d51f", "/amethyst.png", "20487", "image/png" ], [ "x", "70bd5836807b916d79e9c4e67e8b07e3e3b53f4acbb95c7521b11039a3c975c6", "/nos.png", "36521", "image/png" ], [ "x", "0fc304630279e0c5ab2da9c2769e3a3178c47b8609b447a30916244e89abbc52", "/primal.png", "29343", "image/png" ], [ "x", "9a03824a73d4af192d893329bbc04cd3798542ee87af15051aaf9376b74b25d4", "/coracle.png", "18300", "image/png" ], [ "x", "accdc0cdc048f4719bb5e1da4ff4c6ffc1a4dbb7cf3afbd19b86940c01111568", "/iris.png", "24070", "image/png" ], [ "x", "2e740f2514d6188e350d95cf4756bbf455d2f95e6a09bc64e94f5031bc4bba8f", "/damus.png", "32758", "image/png" ], [ "x", "2e019f08da0c75fb9c40d81947e511c8f0554763bffb6d23a7b9b8c9e8c84abb", "/old emojis/astral.png", "29365", "image/png" ], [ "x", "d97f842f2511ce0491fe0de208c6135b762f494a48da59926ce15acfdb6ac17e", "/other/rabbit.png", "19803", "image/png" ], [ "x", "72cb99b689b4cfe1a9fb6937f779f3f9c65094bf0e6ac72a8f8261efa96653f5", "/blossom.png", "4393", "image/png" ] ] }

There is a lot going on but the main thing is the list of "x" tags and the path that describes the folder and filename the blob should live at

If your interested, the full event definition is at github.com/hzrd149/blossom-drive

Getting started

Like every good nostr client it takes a small instruction manual in order to use it properly. so here are the steps for getting started

1. Open the app

Open https://blossom.hzrd149.com

2. Login using extension

You can also login using any of the following methods using the input - NIP-46 with your https://nsec.app or https://flare.pub account - a NIP-46 connection string - an ncryptsec password protected private key - a nsec unprotected private key (please don't) - bunker:// URI from nsecbunker

3. Add a blossom server

Right now https://cdn.satellite.earth is the only public server that is compatible with blossom drive. If you want to host your own I've written a basic implementation in TypeScript github.com/hzrd149/blossom-server

4. Start uploading your files

NOTE: All files upload to blossom drive are public by default. DO NOT upload private files

5. Manage files

Encrypted drives

There is also the option to encrypt drives using NIP-49 password encryption. although its not tested at all so don't trust it, verify

Whats next?

I don't know, but Im excited to see what everyone else on nostr builds with this. I'm only one developer at the end of the day and I can't think of everything

also all the images in this article are stored in one of my blossom drives here

nostr:naddr1qvzqqqrhvvpzqfngzhsvjggdlgeycm96x4emzjlwf8dyyzdfg4hefp89zpkdgz99qq8xzun5d93kcefdd9kkzem9wvr46jka

@ 9e69e420:d12360c2

U.S. export control laws have expanded to treat information and civilian technologies as weapons, often leading to questionable enforcement and unintended consequences.

Case Studies

several notable examples:

• A Russian game developer was arrested for purchasing an F-16 flight manual for video game development[1].
• Encryption technology was once classified as munitions, restricting the export of web browsers[1].
• Medical researchers were prosecuted for attempting to transport protein samples for stem cell research[1].
• A scuba equipment supplier was imprisoned for selling rebreathers that ended up overseas[1].

Impact on Industries

Space Industry - Satellite technology and related information are heavily restricted - Companies face complex hiring restrictions due to ITAR regulations - These regulations have significantly reduced U.S. competitiveness in the global satellite market[1].

Scientific Research - Researchers face barriers in international collaboration - Export controls have hindered the sharing of potentially lifesaving medical data - Even accident investigation reports can be treated as weapons technology[1].

Current Enforcement

The U.S. government has announced plans to tighten enforcement further, with the Commerce Department promising stricter penalties for violations. This includes substantial fines for companies violating export controls, such as a $300 million fine against Seagate Technology[1].

These regulations create an absurd situation where the U.S. attempts to be both an open society fostering innovation while simultaneously maintaining strict control over knowledge transfer, leading to a system where ordinary items and information are treated as weapons[1].

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@ 9e69e420:d12360c2

Nick Pope, former head of the UK's UFO project, warns of a potential "imminent alien announcement" that may contain troubling truths. Following a 2017 report on the US government's UFO research, discussions about extraterrestrial life have surged. Recently, a satellite project hinted at confirming alien life, potentially aligning with the upcoming US election.

Pope emphasizes careful scrutiny of any alien messages before public release, stating, "in case it contains a truth too terrible to be told." He speculates about the delay in disclosures and suggests profound implications for humanity's understanding of its place in the universe, citing theories ranging from being a "science experiment" to a simulated reality.

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@ 3c984938:2ec11289

Hello (N)osytrs!

Yes! I'm calling you an (N)oystr!

Why is that? Because you shine, and I'm not just saying that to get more SATs. Ordinary Oysters and mussels can produce these beauties! Nothing seriously unique about them, however, with a little time and love each oyster is capable of creating something truly beautiful. I like believing so, at least, given the fact that you're even reading this article; makes you an (N)oystr! This isn't published this on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, Discord, Telegram, or Instagram, which makes you the rare breed! A pearl indeed! I do have access to those platforms, but why create content on a terrible platform knowing I too could be shut down! Unfortunately, many people still use these platforms. This forces individuals to give up their privacy every day. Meta is leading the charge by forcing users to provide a photo ID for verification in order to use their crappy, obsolete site. If that was not bad enough, imagine if you're having a type of disagreement or opinion. Then, Bigtech can easily deplatform you. Umm. So no open debate? Just instantly shut-off users. Whatever, happened to right to a fair trial? Nope, just burning you at the stake as if you're a witch or warlock!

How heinous are the perpetrators and financiers of this? Well, that's opening another can of worms for you.

Imagine your voice being taken away, like the little mermaid. Ariel was lucky to have a prince, but the majority of us? The likelihood that I would be carried away by the current of the sea during a sunset with a prince on a sailboat is zero. And I live on an island, so I'm just missing the prince, sailboat(though I know where I could go to steal one), and red hair. Oh my gosh, now I feel sad.

I do not have the prince, Bob is better! I do not have mermaid fins, or a shell bra. Use coconut shells, it offers more support! But, I still have my voice and a killer sunset to die for!

All of that is possible thanks to the work of developers. These knights fight for Freedom Tech by utilizing FOSS, which help provides us with a vibrant ecosystem. Unfortunately, I recently learned that they are not all funded. Knights must eat, drink, and have a work space. This space is where they spend most of their sweat equity on an app or software that may and may not pan out. That brilliance is susceptible to fading, as these individuals are not seen but rather stay behind closed doors. What's worse, if these developers lose faith in their project and decide to join forces with Meta! 😖 Does WhatsApp ring a bell?

Without them, I probably wouldn't be able to create this long form article. Let's cheer them on like cheerleaders.. 👉Unfortunately, there's no cheerleader emoji so you'll just have to settle for a dancing lady, n guy. 💃🕺

Semisol said it beautifully, npub12262qa4uhw7u8gdwlgmntqtv7aye8vdcmvszkqwgs0zchel6mz7s6cgrkj

If we want freedom tech to succeed, the tools that make it possible need to be funded: relays like https://nostr.land, media hosts like https://nostr.build, clients like https://damus.io, etc.

With that thought, Onigirl is pleased to announce the launch of a new series. With a sole focus on free market devs/projects.

Knights of Nostr!

I'll happily brief you about their exciting project and how it benefits humanity! Let's Support these Magnificent projects, devs, relays, and builders! Our first runner up!

Oppa Fishcake :Lord of Media Hosting

npub137c5pd8gmhhe0njtsgwjgunc5xjr2vmzvglkgqs5sjeh972gqqxqjak37w

Oppa Fishcake with his noble steed!

Think of this as an introduction to learn and further your experience on Nostr! New developments and applications are constantly happening on Nostr. It's enough to make one's head spin. I may also cover FOSS projects(outside of Nostr) as they need some love as well! Plus, you can think of it as another tool to add to your decentralized life. I will not be doing how-to-Nostr guides. I personally feel there are plenty of great guides already available! Which I'm happy to add to curation collection via easily searchable on Yakihonne.

For email updates you can subscribe to my [[https://paragraph.xyz/@onigirl]]

If you like it, send me some 🧡💛💚 hearts💜💗💖 otherwise zap dat⚡⚡🍑🍑peach⚡⚡🍑 ~If not me, then at least to our dearest knight!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your time and support (N)oystr! Shine bright like a diamond! Share if you care! FOSS power!

Follow on your favorite Nostr Client for the best viewing experience!

[!NOTE]

I'm using Obsidian + Nostr Writer Plugin; a new way to publish Markdown directly to Nostr. I was a little nervous using this because I was used doing them in RStudio; R Markdown.
Since this is my first article, I sent it to my account as a draft to test it. It's pretty neat.

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(Member only content that has been unencrypted for use with )

Details on how to use a Burner Phone

Mobile phones are needed for communications when out in the world but they are a nightmare for privacy and security as detailed in especially when it comes to surveillance risks. This is more of a hands on guide for how to mitigate those risks.

Burner phones as the name describes is a use and "burn" device either for a single operation or for a longer period if proper precautions are taken. In case you are unaware what I mean by a burner phone; cell phones can be purchased from big box stores, gas stations, and kiosks in cash without a contract. They are usually not very expense and enable you to buy prepaid cards to use for phone and internet service.

Getting a Burner Phone:

1. Best to use a store out of town but not mandatory.
2. Do not take any electronics with you, especially another phone.
3. Park down the street in another parking lot near the store and walk over. Be mindful of security cameras.
4. Cover any tattoos or identifying marks. Wear a hat and a medical mask. (Thank you covid)
5. Use cash only to buy.
6. Leave, do not shop or buy anything else.

Setting up Burner Phone:

1. Go somewhere with free public WIFI (Starbucks, Library, whatever)
2. Do not take any electronics with you, especially another phone.
3. Open package and follow directions to activate using the public WIFI access.
4. Choose a random area code during setup.
5. Create a new random gmail account. (Do not reuse accounts or names)
6. Download and install a VPN, Signal or SimpleX, Firefox Focus Browser, Tor if needed. Delete any other unnecessary apps.
7. Change phone settings (see list)
8. Turn off and remove battery if able to (becoming harder to find) or put into a Faraday Bag.
9. Destroy packaging that came with the phone.

Phone Settings: 1. Turn off hotspot and tethering. Enable Always on VPN and Block Connections without VPN. Set DNS to automatic. 2. Turn off bluetooth and WIFI. 3. Disable all notifications, notification history, notifications on lock screen, and emergency alerts. 4. Turn off all sounds and vibrations. 5. Turn off Find my Device. Setup screen lock with password. (No bio) 6. Toggle everything in privacy: no permissions, turn off microphone, turn off usage and diagnostics, etc 7. Set Use Location to off. 8. Under Languages & Input > Virtual Keyboard > Gboard > Advanced: disable usage statistics, personalizing, and improve voice and typing for everyone.

Using a Burner Phone:

1. Never sign into any account associated with your real identity.
2. Never use it to contact anyone associated with your real identity.
3. Time and distance between burner phone and any other cell phone you own. i.e. A hour has passed and several miles from when you use and had on the other device.
4. When not in use the battery is removed or in a Faraday Bag.
5. Always use a VPN and always use private search and browser set to delete upon closing (Firefox Focus default).
6. Never actually call or text from the phone. You only want to use SimpleX or Signal for communications.
7. Do not save anything (files, pictures, history) on the phone, especially if incriminating.
8. Do not take it with you or use unless necessary.
9. When in doubt, burn it and get another one.
10. Never carry over names, accounts, whatever from old burner phone to new burner phone.

Burning a phone:

1. Factory reset the device.
2. Remove and destroy the SIM card.
3. Remove the battery because lithium batteries can explode. (may have to take it apart)
4. Smash internals.
5. Burn remains or drown in water. (Throw it in the river)

As long as you are careful to never identify yourself with the burner phone the only surveillance they can do is know that a phone was used or in a location but not who it belongs to. Be aware that if you are caught with it on your person any information or contacts on the phone may get compromised. Be mindful what you put on it.

@ 6871d8df:4a9396c1

In an era where data seems to be as valuable as currency, the prevailing trend in AI starkly contrasts with the concept of personal data ownership. The explosion of AI and the ensuing race have made it easy to overlook where the data is coming from. The current model, dominated by big tech players, involves collecting vast amounts of user data and selling it to AI companies for training LLMs. Reddit recently penned a 60 million dollar deal, Google guards and mines Youtube, and more are going this direction. But is that their data to sell? Yes, it's on their platforms, but without the users to generate it, what would they monetize? To me, this practice raises significant ethical questions, as it assumes that user data is a commodity that companies can exploit at will.

The heart of the issue lies in the ownership of data. Why, in today's digital age, do we not retain ownership of our data? Why can't our data follow us, under our control, to wherever we want to go? These questions echo the broader sentiment that while some in the tech industry — such as the blockchain-first crypto bros — recognize the importance of data ownership, their "blockchain for everything solutions," to me, fall significantly short in execution.

Reddit further complicates this with its current move to IPO, which, on the heels of the large data deal, might reinforce the mistaken belief that user-generated data is a corporate asset. Others, no doubt, will follow suit. This underscores the urgent need for a paradigm shift towards recognizing and respecting user data as personal property.

In my perfect world, the digital landscape would undergo a revolutionary transformation centered around the empowerment and sovereignty of individual data ownership. Platforms like Twitter, Reddit, Yelp, YouTube, and Stack Overflow, integral to our digital lives, would operate on a fundamentally different premise: user-owned data.

In this envisioned future, data ownership would not just be a concept but a practice, with public and private keys ensuring the authenticity and privacy of individual identities. This model would eliminate the private data silos that currently dominate, where companies profit from selling user data without consent. Instead, data would traverse a decentralized protocol akin to the internet, prioritizing user control and transparency.

The cornerstone of this world would be a meritocratic digital ecosystem. Success for companies would hinge on their ability to leverage user-owned data to deliver unparalleled value rather than their capacity to gatekeep and monetize information. If a company breaks my trust, I can move to a competitor, and my data, connections, and followers will come with me. This shift would herald an era where consent, privacy, and utility define the digital experience, ensuring that the benefits of technology are equitably distributed and aligned with the users' interests and rights.

The conversation needs to shift fundamentally. We must challenge this trajectory and advocate for a future where data ownership and privacy are not just ideals but realities. If we continue on our current path without prioritizing individual data rights, the future of digital privacy and autonomy is bleak. Big tech's dominance allows them to treat user data as a commodity, potentially selling and exploiting it without consent. This imbalance has already led to users being cut off from their digital identities and connections when platforms terminate accounts, underscoring the need for a digital ecosystem that empowers user control over data. Without changing direction, we risk a future where our content — and our freedoms by consequence — are controlled by a few powerful entities, threatening our rights and the democratic essence of the digital realm. We must advocate for a shift towards data ownership by individuals to preserve our digital freedoms and democracy.

@ 8ce092d8:950c24ad

Overview

1. Introduction
2. Model Types
3. Training (Data Collection and Config Settings)
4. Probability Viewing: AI Inspector
5. Match
6. Cheat Sheet

I. Introduction

AI Arena is the first game that combines human and artificial intelligence collaboration.

AI learns your skills through "imitation learning."

Official Resources

1. Official Documentation (Must Read): Everything You Need to Know About AI Arena

Watch the 2-minute video in the documentation to quickly understand the basic flow of the game. 2. Official Play-2-Airdrop competition FAQ Site https://aiarena.notion.site/aiarena/Gateway-to-the-Arena-52145e990925499d95f2fadb18a24ab0 3. Official Discord (Must Join): https://discord.gg/aiarenaplaytest for the latest announcements or seeking help. The team will also have a exclusive channel there. 4. Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aiarena because the game has built-in tutorials, you can choose to watch videos.

What is this game about?

1. Although categorized as a platform fighting game, the core is a probability-based strategy game.
2. Warriors take actions based on probabilities on the AI Inspector dashboard, competing against opponents.
3. The game does not allow direct manual input of probabilities for each area but inputs information through data collection and establishes models by adjusting parameters.
4. Data collection emulates fighting games, but training can be completed using a Dummy As long as you can complete the in-game tutorial, you can master the game controls.

II. Model Types

Before training, there are three model types to choose from: Simple Model Type, Original Model Type, and Advanced Model Type.

It is recommended to try the Advanced Model Type after completing at least one complete training with the Simple Model Type and gaining some understanding of the game.

Simple Model Type

The Simple Model is akin to completing a form, and the training session is comparable to filling various sections of that form.

This model has 30 buckets. Each bucket can be seen as telling the warrior what action to take in a specific situation. There are 30 buckets, meaning 30 different scenarios. Within the same bucket, the probabilities for direction or action are the same.

For example: What should I do when I'm off-stage — refer to the "Recovery (you off-stage)" bucket.

For all buckets, refer to this official documentation:

https://docs.aiarena.io/arenadex/game-mechanics/tabular-model-v2

Video (no sound): The entire training process for all buckets

https://youtu.be/1rfRa3WjWEA

Game version 2024.1.10. The method of saving is outdated. Please refer to the game updates.

Advanced Model Type

The "Original Model Type" and "Advanced Model Type" are based on Machine Learning, which is commonly referred to as combining with AI.

The Original Model Type consists of only one bucket, representing the entire map. If you want the AI to learn different scenarios, you need to choose a "Focus Area" to let the warrior know where to focus. A single bucket means that a slight modification can have a widespread impact on the entire model. This is where the "Advanced Model Type" comes in.

The "Advanced Model Type" can be seen as a combination of the "Original Model Type" and the "Simple Model Type". The Advanced Model Type divides the map into 8 buckets. Each bucket can use many "Focus Area." For a detailed explanation of the 8 buckets and different Focus Areas, please refer to the tutorial page (accessible in the Advanced Model Type, after completing a training session, at the top left of the Advanced Config, click on "Tutorial").

III. Training (Data Collection and Config Settings)

Training Process:

1. Collect Data
2. Set Parameters, Train, and Save
3. Repeat Step 1 until the Model is Complete

Training the Simple Model Type is the easiest to start with; refer to the video above for a detailed process.

Training the Advanced Model Type offers more possibilities through the combination of "Focus Area" parameters, providing a higher upper limit. While the Original Model Type has great potential, it's harder to control. Therefore, this section focuses on the "Advanced Model Type."

1. What Kind of Data to Collect

1. High-Quality Data: Collect purposeful data. Garbage in, garbage out. Only collect the necessary data; don't collect randomly. It's recommended to use Dummy to collect data. However, don't pursue perfection; through parameter adjustments, AI has a certain level of fault tolerance.
2. Balanced Data: Balance your dataset. In simple terms, if you complete actions on the left side a certain number of times, also complete a similar number on the right side. While data imbalance can be addressed through parameter adjustments (see below), it's advised not to have this issue during data collection.
3. Moderate Amount: A single training will include many individual actions. Collect data for each action 1-10 times. Personally, it's recommended to collect data 2-3 times for a single action. If the effect of a single training is not clear, conduct a second (or even third) training with the same content, but with different parameter settings.

2. What to Collect (and Focus Area Selection)

Game actions mimic fighting games, consisting of 4 directions + 6 states (Idle, Jump, Attack, Grab, Special, Shield). Directions can be combined into ↗, ↘, etc. These directions and states can then be combined into different actions.

To make "Focus Area" effective, you need to collect data in training that matches these parameters. For example, for "Distance to Opponent", you need to collect data when close to the opponent and also when far away. * Note: While you can split into multiple training sessions, it's most effective to cover different situations within a single training.

Refer to the Simple Config, categorize the actions you want to collect, and based on the game scenario, classify them into two categories: "Movement" and "Combat."

Movement-Based Actions

Action Collection

When the warrior is offstage, regardless of where the opponent is, we require the warrior to return to the stage to prevent self-destruction.

This involves 3 aerial buckets: 5 (Near Blast Zone), 7 (Under Stage), and 8 (Side Of Stage).

* Note: The background comes from the Tutorial mentioned earlier. The arrows in the image indicate the direction of the action and are for reference only. * Note: Action collection should be clean; do not collect actions that involve leaving the stage.

Config Settings

In the Simple Config, you can directly choose "Movement" in it. However, for better customization, it's recommended to use the Advanced Config directly. - Intensity: The method for setting Intensity will be introduced separately later. - Buckets: As shown in the image, choose the bucket you are training. - Focus Area: Position-based parameters: - Your position (must) - Raycast Platform Distance, Raycast Platform Type (optional, generally choose these in Bucket 7)

Combat-Based Actions

The goal is to direct attacks quickly and effectively towards the opponent, which is the core of game strategy.

This involves 5 buckets: - 2 regular situations - In the air: 6 (Safe Zone) - On the ground: 4 (Opponent Active) - 3 special situations on the ground: - 1 Projectile Active - 2 Opponent Knockback - 3 Opponent Stunned

2 Regular Situations

In the in-game tutorial, we learned how to perform horizontal attacks. However, in the actual game, directions expand to 8 dimensions. Imagine having 8 relative positions available for launching hits against the opponent. Our task is to design what action to use for attack or defense at each relative position.

Focus Area - Basic (generally select all) - Angle to opponent
- Distance to opponent - Discrete Distance: Choosing this option helps better differentiate between closer and farther distances from the opponent. As shown in the image, red indicates a relatively close distance, and green indicates a relatively distant distance.

• Advanced: Other commonly used parameters
• Direction: different facings to opponent
• Your Elemental Gauge and Discrete Elementals: Considering the special's charge
• Opponent action: The warrior will react based on the opponent's different actions.
• Your action: Your previous action. Choose this if teaching combos.

3 Special Situations on the Ground

Projectile Active, Opponent Stunned, Opponent Knockback These three buckets can be referenced in the Simple Model Type video. The parameter settings approach is the same as Opponent Active/Safe Zone.

For Projectile Active, in addition to the parameters based on combat, to track the projectile, you also need to select "Raycast Projectile Distance" and "Raycast Projectile On Target."

3. Setting "Intensity"

Resources

• The "Tutorial" mentioned earlier explains these parameters.
• Official Config Document (2022.12.24): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1adXwvDHEnrVZ5bUClWQoBQ8ETrSSKgG5q48YrogaFJs/edit

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TL;DR:

Epochs: - Adjust to fewer epochs if learning is insufficient, increase for more learning.

Batch Size: - Set to the minimum (16) if data is precise but unbalanced, or just want it to learn fast - Increase (e.g., 64) if data is slightly imprecise but balanced. - If both imprecise and unbalanced, consider retraining.

Learning Rate: - Maximize (0.01) for more learning but a risk of forgetting past knowledge. - Minimize for more accurate learning with less impact on previous knowledge.

Lambda: - Reduce for prioritizing learning new things.

Data Cleaning: - Enable "Remove Sparsity" unless you want AI to learn idleness. - For special cases, like teaching the warrior to use special moves when idle, refer to this tutorial video: https://discord.com/channels/1140682688651612291/1140683283626201098/1195467295913431111

Personal Experience: - Initial training with settings: 125 epochs, batch size 16, learning rate 0.01, lambda 0, data cleaning enabled. - Prioritize Multistream, sometimes use Oversampling. - Fine-tune subsequent training based on the mentioned theories.

IV. Probability Viewing: AI Inspector

The dashboard consists of "Direction + Action." Above the dashboard, you can see the "Next Action" – the action the warrior will take in its current state. The higher the probability, the more likely the warrior is to perform that action, indicating a quicker reaction. It's essential to note that when checking the Direction, the one with the highest visual representation may not have the highest numerical value. To determine the actual value, hover the mouse over the graphical representation, as shown below, where the highest direction is "Idle."

In the map, you can drag the warrior to view the probabilities of the warrior in different positions. Right-click on the warrior with the mouse to change the warrior's facing. The status bar below can change the warrior's state on the map.

When training the "Opponent Stunned, Opponent Knockback" bucket, you need to select the status below the opponent's status bar. If you are focusing on "Opponent action" in the Focus Zone, choose the action in the opponent's status bar. If you are focusing on "Your action" in the Focus Zone, choose the action in your own status bar. When training the "Projectile Active" Bucket, drag the projectile on the right side of the dashboard to check the status.

Next

The higher the probability, the faster the reaction. However, be cautious when the action probability reaches 100%. This may cause the warrior to be in a special case of "State Transition," resulting in unnecessary "Idle" states.

Explanation: In each state a fighter is in, there are different "possible transitions". For example, from falling state you cannot do low sweep because low sweep requires you to be on the ground. For the shield state, we do not allow you to directly transition to headbutt. So to do headbutt you have to first exit to another state and then do it from there (assuming that state allows you to do headbutt). This is the reason the fighter runs because "run" action is a valid state transition from shield. Source

V. Learn from Matches

After completing all the training, your model is preliminarily finished—congratulations! The warrior will step onto the arena alone and embark on its debut!

Next, we will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of the warrior from battles to continue refining the warrior's model.

In matches, besides appreciating the performance, pay attention to the following:

1. Movement, i.e., Off the Stage: Observe how the warrior gets eliminated. Is it due to issues in the action settings at a certain position, or is it a normal death caused by a high percentage? The former is what we need to avoid and optimize.

2. Combat: Analyze both sides' actions carefully. Observe which actions you and the opponent used in different states. Check which of your hits are less effective, and how does the opponent handle different actions, etc.

The approach to battle analysis is similar to the thought process in the "Training", helping to have a more comprehensive understanding of the warrior's performance and making targeted improvements.

VI. Cheat Sheet

Training 1. Click "Collect" to collect actions. 2. "Map - Data Limit" is more user-friendly. Most players perform initial training on the "Arena" map. 3. Switch between the warrior and the dummy: Tab key (keyboard) / Home key (controller). 4. Use "Collect" to make the opponent loop a set of actions. 5. Instantly move the warrior to a specific location: Click "Settings" - SPAWN - Choose the desired location on the map - On. Press the Enter key (keyboard) / Start key (controller) during training.

Inspector 1. Right-click on the fighter to change their direction. Drag the fighter and observe the changes in different positions and directions. 2. When satisfied with the training, click "Save." 3. In "Sparring" and "Simulation," use "Current Working Model." 4. If satisfied with a model, then click "compete." The model used in the rankings is the one marked as "competing."

Sparring / Ranked 1. Use the Throneroom map only for the top 2 or top 10 rankings. 2. There is a 30-second cooldown between matches. The replays are played for any match. Once the battle begins, you can see the winner on the leaderboard or by right-clicking the page - Inspect - Console. Also, if you encounter any errors or bugs, please send screenshots of the console to the Discord server.

Good luck! See you on the arena!

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Update to k3tan's Starting a new digital identity

Update to k3tan's Starting a new digital identity

Ktan wrote a nice article on digital identities (https://k3tan.com/starting-a-new-digital-identity) but sadly being from 2021 is out of date. This is my humble update and expansion on their ideas.

NEW Identity: Starting up a new digital identity. Notice the "new" part. For a history lesson most hackers, black and white hats, get caught from reusing nyms or user names. Maybe it is laziness or human ego wanting to show street cred but never never never reuse user names. Maybe you used a name just for fun with friends but much later used it again for mission critical operations. You are super careful and it is super clean now, not so much back then. It only takes one misstep in the past to connect that to another nym you have used or even your real identity.

I will repeat it again, never never never reuse user names. Every email account, social media, online forum, whatever use a different name and never reference another account either in posts or in registration. i.e. New email accounts in that new name or burner accounts. Use a online username generator or name generator to avoid personal bias to give any sort of hint to the new name. Don't let your love of pokemon characters be your downfall.

Devices: The author k3tan is correct, cash is king. Get cash and use cash to buy a laptop, a usb flash drive, and a lanyard. Use free Wifi access to download a linux distro and use the flash drive to install to the laptop. The original article suggests POP OS for some reason but in my opinion that can be a little resource intensive especially for a lower end laptop. The GOAT is Qubes but can be a bit intimidating for new users and again need a good amount of RAM so it is best for desktops. Honestly any linux distro is fine but some lightweight security inclined ones to look at are: Subgraph OS, Alpine, or PureOS.

Once that is installed to the laptop, use that to download Tails OS and install it on the flash drive you used to install your laptop OS. The laptop is going to be your daily driver for minor tasks and the tails flash drive is going to be your mission critical device when you need higher privacy and anonymity. Put the tails flash drive on the lanyard you bought. It will keep you from losing it and when it is plugged in and in use wrap the lanyard around your wrist. In a emergency just snatch it out of the computer. Your session will be wiped.

Phone: A phone is never going to be private. (see Your phone is not your friend) There is only degrees of how terrible it can be. For personal use with the understanding that it will be linked to your identity, but with better privacy from corporate spying a pixel device running Graphene os is the answer. For mission critical communications that require a phone then refer to my burner phone guide . (I will publish a unencrypted version for this reference guide)

Get Bitcoin and Monero: P2P through local meetup is fantastic if you have access to something like that. If you live in a smaller population center then that might not be a option. Use robosats to purchase bitcoin and Haveno-retro to purchase monero. Samurai is unfortunately gone and ashigaru is too new to recommend. Cake wallet with Tor is the go to for mobile and electrum and feather wallet on desktop.

Accounts: Use the monero or the non-KYC bitcoin to purchase Mullvad VPN. Setup a encrypted email account with either Proton or Posteo. Encrypt your files with veracrypt or picocrypt.

For more details and going further down the rabbit hole see:

Operation Security and Your Digital Life Nyms, Personas, and Digital Identity

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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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October's daily driver is the ana-digi Casio ABX-53 Twincept with module 1326. It features are world time, stopwatch, alarm and a databank for contacts.

Design

I have the gold/silver colored variant with a metal band. The watch has an analog clock and a floating display with the features listed above. Best thing is the "slider" mode that switches digital functions permanently.

Storytime

My log tells me that i bought the watch 6 years ago on a local flea market for close to nothing. It was in a bad condition and needed a new battery and some love. Sure enough it works fine since then. Most badass feature is that the analog hands are moved electronically not mechanically. Fun fact is that even my wife likes the floating display. First time she saw it I heard her say "Das ist echt cool", meaning "thats really cool".

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Core Divide - Sol System - Gate 7

Tremors from warp turbulence rumbled a bit excessively to the Stripper's liking. Emilien was occupied in the lavatory, inspecting and pulling at his face, staring intently at it in the vanity mirror. Macy's establishment was a popular place and he had concerns about who he might run into, contemplating whether he should stick some silicone cosmetic pads onto his face, just enough to obfuscate his current identity. Maybe he shouldn't bother because he might die soon anyway. He has grown fond of his current persona and wouldn't mind retaining it a cycle longer at least. Being artificially immortal somehow did not take away the terror of confronting death. He recalled the various deaths he had experienced and could not decide what method of passing through he preferred, imagining the many shells of himself in different states of necrosis all over the greater void. He considered the possibility that he might not even be himself anymore. He felt like he knows himself well enough to be sure but that small fragment of doubt always gnawed at the back of his mind. He stood back from the mirror. "Am I him?" The ship shook again breaking his stare, he looked at the dental lever lying in the basin and committed to the more necessary procedure, placing the edges of his palms on his chin pushing abruptly up and back dislocated his lower jaw leaving it to hang loose on his face. Taking the root lever from the basin and leaning into the mirror he expertly wedged the tool in behind his rearmost left molar and twisted it slightly, dislodging it. Catching the small object with his left hand he pressed it into a recess on a black ring which he tightly twisted onto his right hands index finger. He narrowed his eyes at the skeletal horror on the other side of the frame inspecting the freshly opened hole. He opened the vanity and took a cartridge which was labelled "AdrenoChem" he removed the object within the container and wiggled it into the vacant molar cavity. Drool dripping into the sink in spite of his reflexive swallowing, he gripped his jaw tight and in gentle circular downward motions found the spot and clicked the joints back into relocation. Chattering his teeth together while stretching his neck he decided to procrastinate on the disguise idea. Emilien went back to the cockpit. Sitting down at the helm he pulled up notices and reports on the divide's situation with regards to the cease fire between the two warring factions. "Tch, tch, tch. This blockade is not making things easy." His eyes were scrolling over bullet points of news headlines when his ship dropped out of warp at the designated coordinates. He switched the display on the primary screen to clearview. The scene of a dead planet, cracked open like an enormous fruit with scattered asteroid clusters and rocky debris appeared onscreen. A giant still wreck of a superstructure resembling parts of an anchor and drift gate joined to each other like Siamese twins, sharp flashes emitting from it silently, like a muted storm in the far distance. He slowly tilted his head to it's limit. Nothing looked familiar to him. He took the console, rolled and yawed simultaneously until his point of view made sense. "There we are. You're not there till you know it." Macy's space motel pitched into view like a tiny reflective insect. On a secondary screen he zoomed the display to fit. It was attached to a large tubular docking link reaching away distantly and back to itself like Ourobouros. There were four spacecraft docked around it's circumference, less than he had expected. He only recognised the largest ship, Warren's vessel. It looked like a mess of odd protrusions, parabolic dishes and bent antennae. Very unsightly, especially compared to the Lux Void Yacht docked across from it. Tourists from everywhere frequented this remote region of the great divide for obvious reasons. Primary motivations were curiosity, pilgrimage, seclusion and scientific research in that order. Macy was smart to settle her establishment at this specific site. Emilien checked web connectivity to make sure he was still well outside the data scrambling anomaly. According to legend, after the Viper gate had been released from the Core and travelled the required distance to it's anchor coordinates, it was supposed to propel it's drift gate into the greater void, but something went wrong. It malfunctioned on it's attempt to release and veered off course being pulled into the orbit of the Sol system. No one knows exactly how it happened but it was clear to see that the energy released was spectacular. The root planet and most of humanity perished in a second, those who survived on the dark side of the collision died from starvation and gradual planetary destabilisation. Emilien morbidly recognised the historicity of the treacherous looking voidscape. Pulsing his ship softly forward caused a cut to core connectivity activating a repetitive red warning light which he promptly covered with one of the intact disposable cups that were rolling around his feet. There is no way to turn the annoying emitter off and he usually ignored it with closed eyes or looking away when void jumping. He is never vulnerable to core connection loss unless he comes to this region or when he is purposely trying to disappear. Researchers have concluded that the interference was broadcast from the gates enormous husk's residual power and intermittent energy discharge. He reverse pulsed back out of the disturbance, the dimmed light under the paper cup died. "Astrid?" "Yes?" He carefully uncoiled the cable and leaned forward connecting himself to the command interface and resting his head on his arms. "Save me." A quick upload took place. "You are welcome commander." Emilien did not respond. Just grateful that if something went askew he would at least wake up knowing that the last thing he saw was the monumental vestige of humanities ancient resting place. And all the ship types docked at Macy's. He smiled at the floor.

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IPFS problems: Community

I was an avid IPFS user until yesterday. Many many times I asked simple questions for which I couldn't find an answer on the internet in the #ipfs IRC channel on Freenode. Most of the times I didn't get an answer, and even when I got it was rarely by someone who knew IPFS deeply. I've had issues go unanswered on js-ipfs repositories for year – one of these was raising awareness of a problem that then got fixed some months later by a complete rewrite, I closed my own issue after realizing that by myself some couple of months later, I don't think the people responsible for the rewrite were ever acknowledge that he had fixed my issue.

Some days ago I asked some questions about how the IPFS protocol worked internally, sincerely trying to understand the inefficiencies in finding and fetching content over IPFS. I pointed it would be a good idea to have a drawing showing that so people would understand the difficulties (which I didn't) and wouldn't be pissed off by the slowness. I was told to read the whitepaper. I had already the whitepaper, but read again the relevant parts. The whitepaper doesn't explain anything about the DHT and how IPFS finds content. I said that in the room, was told to read again.

Before anyone misread this section, I want to say I understand it's a pain to keep answering people on IRC if you're busy developing stuff of interplanetary importance, and that I'm not paying anyone nor I have the right to be answered. On the other hand, if you're developing a super-important protocol, financed by many millions of dollars and a lot of people are hitting their heads against your software and there's no one to help them; you're always busy but never delivers anything that brings joy to your users, something is very wrong. I sincerely don't know what IPFS developers are working on, I wouldn't doubt they're working on important things if they said that, but what I see – and what many other users see (take a look at the IPFS Discourse forum) is bugs, bugs all over the place, confusing UX, and almost no help.

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"On Halloween night, October 31, 2008, while the world was grappling with a global financial crisis, a mysterious figure named Satoshi Nakamoto released a nine-page whitepaper that would change the course of history".

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It's a Happy 16th Birthday to Bitcoin on Thursday.

From Edinburgh to Brighton, there are nine events this week, offering plenty of opportunities to celebrate with some fellow bitcoiners. The place to be, of course, is the White Paper Party at the Dockside Vaults in London on the 31st (details below).

The Whitepaper Party is part of the Bitcoin Culture Festival, a decentralised event happening in various locations around the country, that starts this week and runs until the 2nd of November.

If you've enjoyed the newsletter and find it valuable to you and the UK Bitcoin community, please consider donating some sats here.

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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

Happening this week…

1. Leamington Spa: Meetups on the last Tuesday of each month at 19:00. You'll find them this month at the White Horse, CV32 5PZ on the 29th. 🍻
   

2. Bitcoin Culture Festival - Meetup with Bitcoin Merchants at Tooting Market: Celebrate the opening day of the festival in a space where Bitcoin payments are not just accepted, but embraced! Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere with fresh food, drinks, and great company. This is your chance to connect with the community, spark new friendships, and hear insightful talks, all while supporting vendors who are leading the way in the Bitcoin economy. Whether you're here to showcase, learn, or just relax, the festival vibe is all about building community and celebrating what brings us together. 30th October 17:00 - 23:00. 🛍️🛒☕️
   

3. Brighton Bitcoin: Building a bitcoin community in the Brighton & Hove area. A regular informal meetup happens every last Wednesday of the month. This month, on the 30th at 19:30 in the Caxton Arms. 🍻
   

4. Manchester Bitcoin: On the 31st it's the Manchester meetup. Join them at The Smithfield Market Tavern, 19:00. 🍻
   

5. Bitcoin Culture Festival - Bitcoin Whitepaper ₿ Day + Halloween Party

🕕 18:00 - 19:00, 31st October. Kick off the night with hands-on workshops on crowdfunding and fundraising using Bitcoin, featuring Geyser.fund and Angor.io. Plus, don't miss the ChockRock Chocolate Making workshop with Roger 9000 and dive into the ultimate gaming experience with Chain Duel.

🕢 7:30PM - Midnight, Get ready for a Halloween party like no other! A live performance by Roger 9000, followed by an electrifying lineup of DJs including Denay Samosa, Zazawowow, itsTOMEK, and MadMunky. Costumes, beats, and Bitcoin--what more could you ask for? 🎃🥳🪩

1. Northern Bitcoin Collective: The Stoke meetup is back! They'll be at Mellards Bar, ST5 1AA on Friday 1st November at 19:00. Head along for some cheap beer and top Bitcoin banter. 🍻
   

2. Bitcoin Culture Festival - NostrLDN: From 10:00 to 17:00 on Friday 1st of November where Nostr maximalists will showcase the tools of freedom. Expect insightful talks, cutting-edge projects, and interactive discussions centered on open-source innovation, privacy, and activism. Explore how Value4Value models are being built on NOSTR, and discover the intersection of technical creativity and social change. It's a unique chance to connect with like-minded individuals shaping the future of decentralised tech! 👨🏻‍💻📱
   

3. Bitcoin Culture Festival - The Culture of Code at Cyphermunk House:

🗓️ Runs from 29th October to 2nd of November with a panel discussion on the 2nd (details below).

🕙 10:00 - 17:00 - 2nd November, Kick off the day with an Art & Culture Panel, featuring discussions that dive deep into the intersection of creative expression and technology.

🕔 17:00 - 22:00 - 2nd November Explore the Culture of Code Art Gallery, followed by more engaging panels, live discussions, music, and literature. The evening wraps up with a Cocktail Party and the closing of the Art Exhibition--an opportunity to celebrate the creative community in a laid-back, interactive setting. 🖼️ 🎙️

1. Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur's Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12:00 to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit. 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️

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New businesses Accepting Bitcoin

This week we have…

Bristol Art Club Market: An 'Indiepartment' store and event space with a cafe, barbers, clothes and plant store. Now enthusiastically accepting bitcoin payments.

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Upcoming Special Events

This event isn't happening next week, but it's important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.

• BWest 2024 - Grassroots Finance Unconference: An exciting new mini-conference in Bristol on Saturday, November 16th. A day of discussions and workshops centred around Bitcoin and the freedom movement. Featuring a lineup of speakers, including Carlos Massiah on using open-source Bitcoin tools, Nathan Day exploring BTCmap.org communities, and Ben Arc on the Maker Renaissance through free Nostr webstores. Other thought-provoking talks include Daniel Prince on the ethics of money creation, Susie Violet Ward's "BBC vs. Bitcoin," and more. Enjoy market stalls, a DJ set, food and drink, and an afterparty to close the day. The day kicks off at 10 AM till 5 PM at Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, Bristol. Early bird tickets are just £20.

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Get Involved

• Volunteer Opportunities: Bridge2Bitcoin is actively seeking volunteers who share our passion for merchant adoption. We'd be delighted to connect if you're eager to contribute. Reach out to us on Twitter or through our website.
• Start Your Own Meetup: Interested in launching a Bitcoin meetup? We're here to support you every step of the way. We've assisted numerous UK Bitcoin meetups in getting started. Get in touch via Twitter.
• Contribute to BTCMaps: BTCMaps is a vital part of the Bitcoin ecosystem. It's a perfect project to get involved with if you're not a coder or even that technical. A great way to give back to the community. Maintain an area of the UK and keep it up-to-date.
• Telegram users: You might find our Telegram Channel another useful way to keep up-to-date with UK meetups.
• Feedback and Suggestions: We value your input! Share your ideas on how we can enhance this newsletter.

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Get out and support the meetups where you can, visit Bitcoin Events UK for more info on each meetup and to find your closest on the interactive map.

Stay tuned for more updates next week!

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The future of physical money is at stake, and the discussion about DREX, the new digital currency planned by the Central Bank of Brazil, is gaining momentum. In a candid and intense conversation, Federal Deputy Julia Zanatta (PL/SC) discussed the challenges and risks of this digital transition, also addressing her Bill No. 3,341/2024, which aims to prevent the extinction of physical currency. This bill emerges as a direct response to legislative initiatives seeking to replace physical money with digital alternatives, limiting citizens' options and potentially compromising individual freedom. Let's delve into the main points of this conversation.

https://www.fountain.fm/episode/i5YGJ9Ors3PkqAIMvNQ0

(PT-BR version here)

What is a CBDC?

Before discussing the specifics of DREX, it’s important to understand what a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) is. CBDCs are digital currencies issued by central banks, similar to a digital version of physical money. Unlike cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, which operate in a decentralized manner, CBDCs are centralized and regulated by the government. In other words, they are digital currencies created and controlled by the Central Bank, intended to replace physical currency.

A prominent feature of CBDCs is their programmability. This means that the government can theoretically set rules about how, where, and for what this currency can be used. This aspect enables a level of control over citizens' finances that is impossible with physical money. By programming the currency, the government could limit transactions by setting geographical or usage restrictions. In practice, money within a CBDC could be restricted to specific spending or authorized for use in a defined geographical area.

In countries like China, where citizen actions and attitudes are also monitored, a person considered to have a "low score" due to a moral or ideological violation may have their transactions limited to essential purchases, restricting their digital currency use to non-essential activities. This financial control is strengthened because, unlike physical money, digital currency cannot be exchanged anonymously.

Practical Example: The Case of DREX During the Pandemic

To illustrate how DREX could be used, an example was given by Eric Altafim, director of Banco Itaú. He suggested that, if DREX had existed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government could have restricted the currency’s use to a 5-kilometer radius around a person’s residence, limiting their economic mobility. Another proposed use by the executive related to the Bolsa Família welfare program: the government could set up programming that only allows this benefit to be used exclusively for food purchases. Although these examples are presented as control measures for safety or organization, they demonstrate how much a CBDC could restrict citizens' freedom of choice.

To illustrate the potential for state control through a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), such as DREX, it is helpful to look at the example of China. In China, the implementation of a CBDC coincides with the country’s Social Credit System, a governmental surveillance tool that assesses citizens' and companies' behavior. Together, these technologies allow the Chinese government to monitor, reward, and, above all, punish behavior deemed inappropriate or threatening to the government.

How Does China's Social Credit System Work?

Implemented in 2014, China's Social Credit System assigns every citizen and company a "score" based on various factors, including financial behavior, criminal record, social interactions, and even online activities. This score determines the benefits or penalties each individual receives and can affect everything from public transport access to obtaining loans and enrolling in elite schools for their children. Citizens with low scores may face various sanctions, including travel restrictions, fines, and difficulty in securing loans.

With the adoption of the CBDC — or “digital yuan” — the Chinese government now has a new tool to closely monitor citizens' financial transactions, facilitating the application of Social Credit System penalties. China’s CBDC is a programmable digital currency, which means that the government can restrict how, when, and where the money can be spent. Through this level of control, digital currency becomes a powerful mechanism for influencing citizens' behavior.

Imagine, for instance, a citizen who repeatedly posts critical remarks about the government on social media or participates in protests. If the Social Credit System assigns this citizen a low score, the Chinese government could, through the CBDC, restrict their money usage in certain areas or sectors. For example, they could be prevented from buying tickets to travel to other regions, prohibited from purchasing certain consumer goods, or even restricted to making transactions only at stores near their home.

Another example of how the government can use the CBDC to enforce the Social Credit System is by monitoring purchases of products such as alcohol or luxury items. If a citizen uses the CBDC to spend more than the government deems reasonable on such products, this could negatively impact their social score, resulting in additional penalties such as future purchase restrictions or a lowered rating that impacts their personal and professional lives.

In China, this kind of control has already been demonstrated in several cases. Citizens added to Social Credit System “blacklists” have seen their spending and investment capacity severely limited. The combination of digital currency and social scores thus creates a sophisticated and invasive surveillance system, through which the Chinese government controls important aspects of citizens’ financial lives and individual freedoms.

Deputy Julia Zanatta views these examples with great concern. She argues that if the state has full control over digital money, citizens will be exposed to a level of economic control and surveillance never seen before. In a democracy, this control poses a risk, but in an authoritarian regime, it could be used as a powerful tool of repression.

DREX and Bill No. 3,341/2024

Julia Zanatta became aware of a bill by a Workers' Party (PT) deputy (Bill 4068/2020 by Deputy Reginaldo Lopes - PT/MG) that proposes the extinction of physical money within five years, aiming for a complete transition to DREX, the digital currency developed by the Central Bank of Brazil. Concerned about the impact of this measure, Julia drafted her bill, PL No. 3,341/2024, which prohibits the elimination of physical money, ensuring citizens the right to choose physical currency.

“The more I read about DREX, the less I want its implementation,” says the deputy. DREX is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), similar to other state digital currencies worldwide, but which, according to Julia, carries extreme control risks. She points out that with DREX, the State could closely monitor each citizen’s transactions, eliminating anonymity and potentially restricting freedom of choice. This control would lie in the hands of the Central Bank, which could, in a crisis or government change, “freeze balances or even delete funds directly from user accounts.”

Risks and Individual Freedom

Julia raises concerns about potential abuses of power that complete digitalization could allow. In a democracy, state control over personal finances raises serious questions, and EddieOz warns of an even more problematic future. “Today we are in a democracy, but tomorrow, with a government transition, we don't know if this kind of power will be used properly or abused,” he states. In other words, DREX gives the State the ability to restrict or condition the use of money, opening the door to unprecedented financial surveillance.

EddieOz cites Nigeria as an example, where a CBDC was implemented, and the government imposed severe restrictions on the use of physical money to encourage the use of digital currency, leading to protests and clashes in the country. In practice, the poorest and unbanked — those without regular access to banking services — were harshly affected, as without physical money, many cannot conduct basic transactions. Julia highlights that in Brazil, this situation would be even more severe, given the large number of unbanked individuals and the extent of rural areas where access to technology is limited.

The Relationship Between DREX and Pix

The digital transition has already begun with Pix, which revolutionized instant transfers and payments in Brazil. However, Julia points out that Pix, though popular, is a citizen’s choice, while DREX tends to eliminate that choice. The deputy expresses concern about new rules suggested for Pix, such as daily transaction limits of a thousand reais, justified as anti-fraud measures but which, in her view, represent additional control and a profit opportunity for banks. “How many more rules will banks create to profit from us?” asks Julia, noting that DREX could further enhance control over personal finances.

International Precedents and Resistance to CBDC

The deputy also cites examples from other countries resisting the idea of a centralized digital currency. In the United States, states like New Hampshire have passed laws to prevent the advance of CBDCs, and leaders such as Donald Trump have opposed creating a national digital currency. Trump, addressing the topic, uses a justification similar to Julia’s: in a digitalized system, “with one click, your money could disappear.” She agrees with the warning, emphasizing the control risk that a CBDC represents, especially for countries with disadvantaged populations.

Besides the United States, Canada, Colombia, and Australia have also suspended studies on digital currencies, citing the need for further discussions on population impacts. However, in Brazil, the debate on DREX is still limited, with few parliamentarians and political leaders openly discussing the topic. According to Julia, only she and one or two deputies are truly trying to bring this discussion to the Chamber, making DREX’s advance even more concerning.

Bill No. 3,341/2024 and Popular Pressure

For Julia, her bill is a first step. Although she acknowledges that ideally, it would prevent DREX's implementation entirely, PL 3341/2024 is a measure to ensure citizens' choice to use physical money, preserving a form of individual freedom. “If the future means control, I prefer to live in the past,” Julia asserts, reinforcing that the fight for freedom is at the heart of her bill.

However, the deputy emphasizes that none of this will be possible without popular mobilization. According to her, popular pressure is crucial for other deputies to take notice and support PL 3341. “I am only one deputy, and we need the public’s support to raise the project’s visibility,” she explains, encouraging the public to press other parliamentarians and ask them to “pay attention to PL 3341 and the project that prohibits the end of physical money.” The deputy believes that with a strong awareness and pressure movement, it is possible to advance the debate and ensure Brazilians’ financial freedom.

What’s at Stake?

Julia Zanatta leaves no doubt: DREX represents a profound shift in how money will be used and controlled in Brazil. More than a simple modernization of the financial system, the Central Bank’s CBDC sets precedents for an unprecedented level of citizen surveillance and control in the country. For the deputy, this transition needs to be debated broadly and transparently, and it’s up to the Brazilian people to defend their rights and demand that the National Congress discuss these changes responsibly.

The deputy also emphasizes that, regardless of political or partisan views, this issue affects all Brazilians. “This agenda is something that will affect everyone. We need to be united to ensure people understand the gravity of what could happen.” Julia believes that by sharing information and generating open debate, it is possible to prevent Brazil from following the path of countries that have already implemented a digital currency in an authoritarian way.

A Call to Action

The future of physical money in Brazil is at risk. For those who share Deputy Julia Zanatta’s concerns, the time to act is now. Mobilize, get informed, and press your representatives. PL 3341/2024 is an opportunity to ensure that Brazilian citizens have a choice in how to use their money, without excessive state interference or surveillance.

In the end, as the deputy puts it, the central issue is freedom. “My fear is that this project will pass, and people won’t even understand what is happening.” Therefore, may every citizen at least have the chance to understand what’s at stake and make their voice heard in defense of a Brazil where individual freedom and privacy are respected values.

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Thoughts on Nostr key management

On Why I don't like NIP-26 as a solution for key management I talked about multiple techniques that could be used to tackle the problem of key management on Nostr.

Here are some ideas that work in tandem:

• NIP-41 (stateless key invalidation)
• NIP-46 (Nostr Connect)
• NIP-07 (signer browser extension)
• Connected hardware signing devices
• other things like musig or frostr keys used in conjunction with a semi-trusted server; or other kinds of trusted software, like a dedicated signer on a mobile device that can sign on behalf of other apps; or even a separate protocol that some people decide to use as the source of truth for their keys, and some clients might decide to use that automatically
• there are probably many other ideas

Some premises I have in my mind (that may be flawed) that base my thoughts on these matters (and cause me to not worry too much) are that

• For the vast majority of people, Nostr keys aren't a target as valuable as Bitcoin keys, so they will probably be ok even without any solution;
• Even when you lose everything, identity can be recovered -- slowly and painfully, but still --, unlike money;
• Nostr is not trying to replace all other forms of online communication (even though when I think about this I can't imagine one thing that wouldn't be nice to replace with Nostr) or of offline communication, so there will always be ways.
• For the vast majority of people, losing keys and starting fresh isn't a big deal. It is a big deal when you have followers and an online persona and your life depends on that, but how many people are like that? In the real world I see people deleting social media accounts all the time and creating new ones, people losing their phone numbers or other accounts associated with their phone numbers, and not caring very much -- they just find a way to notify friends and family and move on.

We can probably come up with some specs to ease the "manual" recovery process, like social attestation and explicit signaling -- i.e., Alice, Bob and Carol are friends; Alice loses her key; Bob sends a new Nostr event kind to the network saying what is Alice's new key; depending on how much Carol trusts Bob, she can automatically start following that and remove the old key -- or something like that.

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One nice thing about some of these proposals, like NIP-41, or the social-recovery method, or the external-source-of-truth-method, is that they don't have to be implemented in any client, they can live in standalone single-purpose microapps that users open or visit only every now and then, and these can then automatically update their follow lists with the latest news from keys that have changed according to multiple methods.

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IPFS problems: Shitcoinery

IPFS was advertised to the Ethereum community since the beggining as a way to "store" data for their "dApps". I don't think this is harmful in any way, but for some reason it may have led IPFS developers to focus too much on Ethereum stuff. Once I watched a talk showing libp2p developers – despite being ignored by the Ethereum team (that ended up creating their own agnostic p2p library) – dedicating an enourmous amount of work on getting a libp2p app running in the browser talking to a normal Ethereum node.

The always somewhat-abandoned "Awesome IPFS" site is a big repository of "dApps", some of which don't even have their landing page up anymore, useless Ethereum smart contracts that for some reason use IPFS to store whatever the useless data their users produce.

Again, per se it isn't a problem that Ethereum people are using IPFS, but it is at least confusing, maybe misleading, that when you search for IPFS most of the use-cases are actually Ethereum useless-cases.

See also

• Bitcoin, the only non-shitcoin

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Peritas: A Vision for Accessible Multi-sig

Introducing: Peritas

Let me preface this with the following disclaimer:\ I am not a dev, I can't code and I've never written a white paper...

With that out of the way, let's talk multi-sig.\ By day, I'm a maintenance tech. That is to say, I earn fiat by unclogging toilets, fixing broken dishwashers and refrigerators, and troubleshooting boiler systems and air conditioning units. I was scrolling through my nostr feed today having just fixed a leaking toilet and on my way to look at a stuck zone valve on a boiler line when I came across a note from Guy Swann:

So, I thought about it... kept thinking about it... and kept thinking about it until I felt compelled to reply. A few back-and-forths later, and I found myself responding to Guy with:

"A non-dev", yes, that's how I identify. And in that moment I realized the flaw in how I look at the world. 

Nothing in life brings me greater joy than finding a creative solution to a problem, yet, perhaps as a coping mechanism, I tend to avoid considering solutions to problems I deem outside my skill-sets.tside my skill-sets. All my life I have limited myself to the scope of my own ability, neglecting to consider that I can play a part in solving more complex problems by leveraging the abilities and talent of those around me who see the same problems in the world that I do.

I'm resolving to change this. The release of the Peritas White Paper represents my first step towards this.

As I stated in the beginning: "I am not dev, I can't code.". But after nearly four years of obsessive involvement in the Bitcoin space, I have a vision of the solutions I want to see made available. I will do what I can to bring these visions into reality.

This is a work in progress. The scope and details of this project will necessary evolve as needed to adapt to reality and community/user input.

With that said, I present Peritas for your review. 

Peritas: An Accessible Multi-Signature Wallet Proposal for Enhanced Self-Custody (Updated 867475)

Abstract

Peritas aims to provide or inspire simple, open-source, multi-platform applications designed to simplify the setup and management of multi-signature (multi-sig) wallets. It specifically targets new Bitcoin users, enhancing the security of their holdings without requiring additional hardware. By creating an accessible, intuitive interface and aligning with Web of Trust (WOT) principles, Peritas hopes to address a significant gap in the Bitcoin ecosystem, promoting higher security with minimal user friction.

1. Introduction

Bitcoin wallets typically take one of two forms: single-signature (single-sig) and multi-signature (multi-sig). Single-sig wallets are the default, and they are most commonly used by those new to self-custody as they are simple to set up and manage. However, single-sig wallets present a security risk as only one key is needed to access and move funds, leaving them vulnerable to theft or compromise.

Multi-sig wallets require multiple keys to authorize transactions, significantly enhancing security by distributing custody across multiple signatories. Multi-sig should be the standard for all Bitcoin self-custody setups, particularly for key recovery and backup processes, as an improvement over traditional paper seed backups.

This white paper introduces Peritas: an open-source, multi-platform application proposal that simplifies multi-sig wallet creation and operation, making enhanced security accessible to all Bitcoin users without the need for dedicated hardware.

2. System Overview

2.1 Wallet Creation Process

Peritas provides users with a simple, guided process for creating a secure multi-sig wallet:

• Initial Keypair Generation: Upon initial app startup, Peritas automatically generates a base Bitcoin keypair (Base Key) for the user. This Base Key will be foundational for creating recovery and multi-sig configurations.

• Vault Founders (Founders) begin by opting to create a new "vault" (multi-signature wallet). The default configuration is a 2/3 multi-sig setup, although Founders can access advanced settings to adjust the number of signatories and the threshold required for authorizing transactions.

• The application will derive a new private key (Vault Key) from the Base Key for use in the new multi-sig vault. Vault Keys may be derived from the Base Key using BIP-85 child seeds, alternate accounts or derivation paths, or the use of passphrases (exact method TBD). All data required for regeneration of Vault Keys is securely stored in encrypted app data.

• It is important to tailor multi-sig setups to the Founder's situation, skill level, and the size of their holdings. For smaller amounts (e.g., 100,000 sats), a 2/3 service-based multi-sig involving keys held on the Founder's phone, a spouse's or trusted contact's device, a participating exchange where the Founder purchases Bitcoin, or a vetted third-party key holder may be appropriate, providing a balance of convenience and security. For larger holdings, Founders may opt for a more secure configuration with a higher number of signatories and a higher threshold for transaction authorization to enhance fault-tolerance and mitigate risks.

2.2 Integration with Trusted Contacts (Keyholders)

• Founders are prompted to select a Keyholder, a trusted contact who will generate a Social Recovery Key.

• Following initial app startup, Keyholders will select an option to "Become a Keyholder". This selection prompts Peritas to generate a Social Recovery Key using a process identical to the creation of Vault Keys (outlined in 2.1).

• The public key from this newly generated Social Recovery Key, (created through a simple option on the app's welcome page), is shared back to the Vault Founder for use in the configuration of their multi-sig vault.

• An "affiliate + key assistance" system could also be used, where a Social Recovery Key could be managed by the person who onboarded the user (e.g., a mentor), who, assuming a trusted relationship between parties, could assist the Founder through the vault creation and management process as needed.

2.3 Third-Party Collaborative Custody

• Third-Party Integration and Support: Peritas envisions integration of its vault creation process with vetted exchanges or respected Bitcoin support and mentorship services. These Third-Party Keyholders can offer higher levels of technical support and guidance to Founders, though such support may come at the expense of privacy.

• Flexibility: Peritas provides a flexible setup for multi-sig vaults. Founders may choose to forgo this institutional third-party key involvement entirely, opting instead to include additional trusted contact Keyholders, as referenced in 2.2, for a more private configuration.

2.4 Vault Creation and Management

• With the Founder's, Keyholder's, and any Third-Party Keyholder's public keys in place, Peritas creates a multi-signature vault and shares descriptor files securely with all participating parties.

• The app houses configuration files for each multi-sig vault and enforces security by rejecting any attempt to add additional keys from the same vault, ensuring that a quorum of keys cannot be consolidated on a single device.

2.5 Encrypted Cloud Backup

• To enhance redundancy, Peritas offers users the option to encrypt and store their keys and vault configuration files with their preferred cloud service (e.g., iCloud, Google Drive). This approach leverages familiar systems providing a seamless way for users to store recovery keys, minimizing the risk of loss of key material in the event of device loss or app data deletion.

3. Technical Implementation

3.1 Security Architecture

• Encryption: All communication between the app, users, trusted contacts, and exchanges is encrypted using AES-256 and other state-of-the-art encryption protocols to ensure privacy and prevent interception or tampering.

• Cross-Platform Support: Peritas is designed to function across multiple platforms (iOS, Android, Windows, Linux) to ensure broad accessibility.

• Data Transmission: Secure communication protocols such as Fedi, Matrix, Nostr Gift-Wrapped Messages, or Pears integration may be used to transmit public keys, descriptor files, and signatures, safeguarding user information.

3.2 User Experience Design

• Onboarding and Education: A setup wizard guides users through vault creation, using simple language and visual aids to explain multi-sig benefits, vault concepts, and the roles of different types of Keyholders.

• Pathfinder Mode: Users can access an advanced "Pathfinder Mode" to configure vaults with a higher number of signatories than the default 2-of-3 vault, unlocking options for custom thresholds, personalized wallet configurations, and unique security protocols. Future expansions under Pathfinder Mode may include enhanced signing automation, integration with additional security services, and greater control over key storage and recovery preferences, enabling users to tailor their vault setup to their evolving security needs.

3.3 Node Connectivity

To maintain decentralization and minimize the risk associated with a single point of failure, Peritas will not rely on a central node for its operations. Instead, offering multiple options for users:

• Custom Node Connections: Users can connect Peritas to their own Bitcoin nodes, providing maximum control and security. This approach aligns with the Bitcoin ethos of self-sovereignty and reduces reliance on third-party infrastructure.

• Public Node Selection: For users without their own nodes, the application will provide a selection of vetted, community-operated public nodes to connect with. This offers convenience while distributing trust across multiple independent entities, minimizing the risk of centralization.

• Tor Integration: To enhance privacy, Peritas will support Tor integration, enabling users to connect to nodes anonymously and reducing the risk of tracking and monitoring.

• Automatic Node Load Balancing: The app may implement a feature that automatically rotates between multiple trusted public nodes, ensuring that no single node becomes a point of dependency.

• You can view additional connectivity ideas we're thinking through in our file Decentralized Checkpointing.md.

4. Security and Privacy Considerations

Peritas prioritizes security and privacy:

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): To protect app access, users may set up MFA as an additional security layer.

• Local and Cloud Encryption Standards: The app uses AES-256 for local storage of keys and end-to-end encryption for cloud backups and transmission of public keys and descriptors.

• Key Recovery and Redundancy: Cloud services are employed for encrypted backups, providing redundancy while ensuring that users retain control over their key material.

5. Integration and Collaboration Opportunities

5.1 Wallet Providers

• Peritas could partner with existing and up-coming open-source wallet providers, to integrate its vault functionality proposals and expand their security offerings.

5.2 Exchange Collaboration

• By collaborating with exchanges, Peritas can provide seamless integration for obtaining Exchange Public Keys, building trust and simplifying the user experience for those securing their funds.

6. Future Development and Monetization

6.1 Feature Expansion

• Hardware Wallet Integration: Future updates will include compatibility with hardware wallets, providing additional security options for advanced users who wish to incorporate dedicated signing devices into their multi-sig setup.

• Automatic Backup Options: Users will have more automated and secure options for backing up their encrypted keys, including automated cloud backups and integration with secure storage solutions.

• Transaction Monitoring: The app will incorporate transaction monitoring services, enabling users to receive alerts and detailed information about incoming and outgoing transactions.

• Guided Key Rotation/Replacement: To maintain long-term security and minimize risks from potential key compromises, Peritas will offer a guided process for rotating or replacing keys within a multi-sig setup. The feature will provide users with step-by-step instructions on how to update their vault's keys, ensuring a secure and seamless transition without risking access to funds.

• Timelocks: Pathfinder Mode allows users to set custom timelocks for certain transactions, offering additional control over when funds can be moved, which is particularly useful in setting up delayed recovery mechanisms or ensuring funds are secure for specific timeframes.

• Miniscript Support: Integrate Miniscript functionality for a more expressive and programmable approach to transaction conditions, empowering users to set complex logic for transaction approvals and build custom spending policies tailored to their needs.

• Future-Proofing with CTV: In the event of future consensus around CheckTemplateVerify (CTV) (BIP-119), Pathfinder Mode will likely be updated to support CTV-specific outputs, offering options for conditional spending paths and more efficient use of UTXOs. This will enable enhanced, adaptable control over transaction flows, making Peritas wallets more resilient and versatile as Bitcoin development progresses.

6.2 Premium Services

• Potential premium services include advanced support for users configuring complex vaults. These services may be facilitated through strategic partnerships with community-vetted organizations such as Bitcoin Mentor or The Bitcoin Way, ensuring trusted and expert guidance for users.

7. Market Considerations and Demand

While specialized hardware signing devices will continue to cater to those with heightened security demands (i.e., "paranoid crypto anarchists"), Peritas fills a gap for new entrants to the space who may not yet be ready or willing to purchase dedicated hardware. Providing robust, easy-to-use software solutions ensures that the demand for secure self-custody is met for all levels of users.

8. Conclusion

Peritas is a critical step forward in improving Bitcoin self-custody security. By proposing an open-source framework for user-friendly vault creation and management applications, Peritas is working to empower users to protect their holdings without the need for additional hardware. Every self-custody setup should incorporate multi-sig, and Peritas provides an adoptable framework for secure solutions that meet this need, ensuring that new users will have access to robust security models that align with the ethos of Bitcoin's financial sovereignty. By paving a path to accessible and secure Bitcoin self-custody for the coming waves of new Bitcoin participants, Peritas aims to uphold and strengthen the principles of financial freedom and autonomy in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

9. Contributors and Acknowledgements

Peritas was developed with insights and support from many contributors in the Bitcoin community:

• Guy Swann, founder of Bitcoin Audible, provided valuable perspectives on multi-signature setups and emphasized the importance of using multi-sig as the standard for Bitcoin self-custody and recovery processes.

• We also acknowledge the efforts of the many builders and developers who have worked tirelessly to bring Bitcoin self-custody to its present stage, creating the tools and upholding the principles that Peritas hopes to further.

• Additional input and feedback were provided by members of the Bitcoin community who share a commitment to enhancing security and accessibility for Bitcoin newcomers.

10. Additional Resources

See a breakdown of some of the terms used above in Glossary of Terms.md.

Thanks For Reading!

[For the most up-to-date version of the Peritas White Paper, please visit my Github Repository!]

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While teaching my eldest to read and write using, “Look mommy, I can read and write” my second born also asked me for “school” work. She was barely 4 years old, I designed this workbook, “Look mommy, I am growing up” with the intent to introduce her to the alphabet, numbers and shapes keeping it simple and fun.

The workbook contains wide variety of exercises. There are various exercises including similarities, differences, basic alphabet letters, numbers, and more.

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As a homeschool mom, I believe "schooling" should always be fun especially at the foundation phase age. This helps build a love for learning and that it is something to look forward to. Because my daughter was eager to learn and excited to start I wanted to embrace this phase without breaking her enthusiasm.

This workbook served as a "keep busy" book allowing her to feel involved while her older sister was doing her exercises.

Using the skills I learned while digitizing the first workbook, I started out with Inkscape and Libre Office. Publishing first in Afrikaans and then in English.

Since 2024 my digital books are available for free (no strings attached) for anyone to use, they have also been updated and revamped to be Bitcoin-friendly. All I ask is that you refer to my website or Nostr account when sharing.

I hope you find this helpful. Enjoy, and follow me on Nostr @ SemcoMama. If you’d like to support my work zap me some sats.

About this foundation phase workbook:

An educational exercise book helping children identify differences, similarities and pattern recognition during the foundation phase. “Look mommy, I am growing up” is great for preschoolers.

Children can be creative using different coloured crayons or pencils.

Development of the following:

• Letter- and sound recognition
• Number recognition
• Colours and shapes
• Number 0-10
• Identify
• Colouring
• and more!

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This book is ideal for parents who want to play an active role in this phase of their child’s development and education. It will also give satisfaction to the parent that wants to teach his/her own child the foundation of reading and writing by working together in the book.

(The character style and writing symbols may differ depending on the country you live in.)

DOWNLOAD PDF HERE!

First publication 2017 Second publication 2024 (free to use) Written, designed and cover by SemcoMama

semcomama.co.za / semcomama.npub.pro

© All rights reserved. Feel free to share with all mommies out there and you can also follow me on Nostr @semcomama. If you appreciate my work and found value in it zap me some sats. (through my website or my Nostr. account).

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Economics

Just a bunch of somewhat-related notes.

• notes on "Economic Action Beyond the Extent of the Market", Per Bylund
• Mises' interest rate theory
• Profits, not wages, as the originary factor
• Reisman on opportunity cost
• Money Supply Measurement
• Per Bylund's insight
• Maybe a new approach to the Austrian Business Cycle Theory, some disorganized thoughts
• An argument according to which fractional-reserve banking is merely theft and nothing else
• Conjecture and criticism
• Qual é o economista? (piadas)
• UBI calculations
• Donations on the internet

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tempreites

My first library to get stars on GitHub, was a very stupid templating library that used just HTML and HTML attributes ("DSL-free"). I was inspired by http://microjs.com/ at the time and ended up not using the library. Probably no one ever did.

• https://github.com/fiatjaf/tempreites

@ df478568:2a951e67

Declaring myself a nerd on my resume has not yielded many interviews. Therefore, I a studying for an A + certification because most jobs require it. Although I geek-out on obscure Internet protocols, that’s not what businesses want yet. They want people to prove they know what SSH and FTP are. They want port memorization and you must know that an Ethernet cable is called an RJ45 cable. I use these things all the time. I already knew SSH uses port 22, but I didn’t know it was over TCP the Transmission Communications Protocol. Luckily I read the book The 4 Hour Chef by Tim Ferris.

I know what you’re thinking. What the F does a cookbook have to do with IT? Well, this book was really about rapid learning. The idea is to learn any new skill by studying 4 hours per week. The book teaches you how to learn how to cook within 12 weeks by studying 4 hours per week. The beginning of the book is not about cooking at all. One chapter teaches you how to memorize a deck of cards or the first 100 digits of pi. You do this buy converting numbers into sounds and sounds into images. It’s almost as if you use cenesthesia as a memory tool. I used this card deck memorization technique](https://tim.blog/2013/02/07/how-to-memorize-a-shuffled-deck-of-cards-in-less-than-60-seconds/) to memorize common ports and protocols.

How I Use Mnemonics To Remeber Ports

Here is an example of how I used this mnemonic to memorize SSH is commonly found on tcp/22

I used cartoon characters to represent Internet Protocols like tcp or udp. - For tcp, I imagine a character I call taco pollo because it’s the first thing that came to mind when I tried to think of something using the letters t, c, and p. That’s not a real cartoon, so I used AI to dream up a picture of some taco wielding chicken. It’s a strange bird. I know, and so am I, but it works. I also considered using the cartoon chickens from Breaking Bad, but it didn’t quite fit.

- Chicken’s with tacos represent tcp. I thought of this because the word taco has a t and c in it and chicken in Spanish is pollo. This combination is ridiculous, but the more ridiculous the better when it comes to memorization. The goal is to make it unforgettable like Nat King Cole.

- For udp, I use Captain Underpants. Udp made me think of Captain Underpants for similar reasons.

I used actions for the names of ports I memorizing. For example, SSH is the verb shelling.

I use an object for the port number and try to think of an object that fits within the rules of the major number system.

Instead of memorizing that SSH is tcp/22, I create an image in my mind’s eye.

Taco Pollo shelling The Nanny. I embellished this phrase a little using a prompt generator and ran it through Stable AI Core. Here is the prompt I used.

Chicken donning a taco hat, firing artillery shells, towards Fran Drescher as The Nanny; surreal, pop-art style, vibrant colors, high-definition, references to Roy Lichtensteins comic-strip art.

• The chicken and taco represent tcp.
• The artillery shell represents Secure Shell, a.k.a. SSH
• The nanny represents the number 22 because the n sound represents the number 2 in the major number system. Therefore, Nanny = 22. This is my mnemonic for memorizing the Internet protocol, and port number of SSH.

I happen to have already know many of the port numbers already just from working with servers. I used to use Yunohost and it required me to open up many of the ports that I am learning about. A couple years ago, I ran my own email server. It wouldn’t work at first. My research lead me down a rabbit hole that taught me I needed to open port 25 to send emails. This is because SMTP(Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) needs port 25 open. A good mnemonic for this would be “a chicken taco” smurfs a nail. What does smurf mean? I don’t know, but the Smurfs used it as a verb all the time. It also helps me remember SMTP because s and m are the first two letters in the word Smurf. I didn’t know DNS used port 53 until I created the mnemonic, “Captain Underpants dines with Lemmy.” Is it gibberish? Yes. Is it effective? Hell yes!

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Originally published on: https://marc26z.com/memorizing-protocols-and-port-numbers-with-mnemonics/

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kind:1 maximalism and the future of other stuff and Nostr decentralization

These two problems exist on Nostr today, and they look unrelated at first:

1. People adding more stuff to kind:1 notes, such as making them editable, or adding special corky syntax thas has to be parsed and rendered in complicated UIs;
2. The discovery of "other stuff" content (i.e. long-form articles, podcasts, calendar events, livestreams etc) is hard due to the fact that most people only use microblogging clients and they often don't appear there for them.

Point 2 above has 3 different solutions:

• a. Just publish everything as kind:1 notes;
• b. Publish different things as different kinds, but make microblogging clients fetch all the event kinds from people you follow, then render them natively or use NIP-31, or NIP-89 to point users to other clients that would render them better;
• c. Publish different things as different kinds, and reference them in kind:1 notes that would act as announcements to these other events, also relying on NIP-31 and NIP-89 for displaying references and recommending other clients.

Solution a is obviously very bad, so I won't address it.

For a while I have believed solution b was the correct one, and many others seem to tacitly agree with it, given that some clients have been fetching more and more event kinds and going out of their way to render them in the same feed where only kind:1 notes were originally expected to be.

I don't think clients doing that is necessarily bad, but I do think this have some centralizing effects on the protocol, as it pushes clients to become bigger and bigger, raising the barrier to entry into the kind:1 realm. And also in the past I have talked about the fact that I disliked that some clients would display my long-form articles as if they were normal kind:1 notes and just dump them into the feeds of whoever was following me: nostr:nevent1qqsdk90k9k30vtzwpj6grxys9mvsegu5kkwd4jmpyhlmtjnxet2rvggprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wdmksetjv5hxxmmdqy8hwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnddaksygpm7rrrljungc6q0tuh5hj7ue863q73qlheu4vywtzwhx42a7j9n5hae35c

These and other reasons have made me switch my preference to solution c, as it gives the most flexibility to the publisher: whoever wants to announce stuff so it can be discovered can, whoever doesn't don't have to. And it allows microblogging clients the freedom to render just render tweets and having a straightforward barrier between what they can render and what is just a link to an external app or webapp (of course they can always opt to render the referenced content in-app if they want).

It also makes the case for microapps more evident. If all microblogging clients become superapps that can render recipe events perfectly why would anyone want to use a dedicated recipes app? I guess there are still reasons, but blurring the line between content kinds in superapps would definitely remove some of the reasons and eventually kill all the microapps.

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That brings us back to point 1 above (the overcomplication of kind:1 events): if solution c is what we're going to, that makes kind:1 events very special in Nostr, and not just another kind among others. Microblogging clients become the central plaza of Nostr, thus protecting their neutrality and decentralization much more important. Having a lot of clients with different userbases, doing things in slightly different ways, is essential for that decentralization.

It's ok if Nostr ends up having just 2 recipe-sharing clients, but it must have dozens of microblogging clients -- and maybe not even full-blown microblogging clients, but other apps that somehow deal with kind:1 events in multiple ways. It's ok if implementing a client for public audio-rooms is very hard and complicated, but at the same time it should be very simple to write a client that can render a kind:1 note referencing an audio-room and linking to that dedicated client.

I hope you got my point and agreed because this article is ended.

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I2P é uma rede anônima, oferecendo uma camada simples que aplicativos sensíveis à identidade podem usar para se comunicar com segurança. Todos os dados são agrupados com várias camadas de criptografia e a rede é distribuída e dinâmica, sem partes confiáveis.

O Invisible Internet Project começou em 2002. A visão do projeto, conforme descrito em uma entrevista com Lance James, era que a rede I2P "oferecesse total anonimato, privacidade e segurança no mais alto nível possível. Internet descentralizada e ponto a ponto significa não se preocupe mais com seu ISP controlando seu tráfego. Isso permitirá que (as pessoas) realizem atividades contínuas e mudem a maneira como vemos a segurança e até a Internet, utilizando criptografia de chave pública, esteganografia de IP e autenticação de mensagens. A Internet que deveria ter sido, será em breve." Desde então, o I2P evoluiu para especificar e implementar um conjunto completo de protocolos de rede capazes de fornecer um alto nível de privacidade, segurança e autenticação para uma variedade de aplicativos.

A rede I2P. A rede I2P é uma rede de sobreposição ponto a ponto totalmente criptografada. Um observador não pode ver o conteúdo, origem ou destino de uma mensagem. Ninguém pode ver de onde vem o tráfego, para onde está indo ou qual é o conteúdo. Além disso, os transportes I2P oferecem resistência ao reconhecimento e bloqueio por parte dos censores. Como a rede depende de pares para rotear o tráfego, o bloqueio baseado em localização é um desafio que cresce com a rede. Cada roteador na rede participa de tornar a rede anônima. Exceto nos casos em que seria inseguro, todos participam do envio e recebimento do tráfego de rede.

Como funciona o I2P?

O I2P usa criptografia para obter uma variedade de propriedades para os túneis que constrói e as comunicações que transporta. Os túneis I2P usam transportes, NTCP2 e SSU2, para ocultar o tráfego que está sendo transportado por eles. As conexões são criptografadas de roteador para roteador e de cliente para cliente (ponta a ponta). Forward-secrecy é fornecido para todas as conexões. Como o I2P é endereçado criptograficamente, os endereços de rede I2P são auto-autenticados e pertencem apenas ao usuário que os gerou.

A rede é composta por pares ("roteadores") e túneis virtuais unidirecionais de entrada e saída. Os roteadores se comunicam entre si usando protocolos construídos em mecanismos de transporte existentes (TCP, UDP), passando mensagens. As aplicações cliente possuem seu próprio identificador criptográfico ("Destino") que permite enviar e receber mensagens. Esses clientes podem se conectar a qualquer roteador e autorizar a alocação temporária ("lease") de alguns túneis que serão utilizados para envio e recebimento de mensagens pela rede. O I2P possui seu próprio banco de dados de rede interna (usando uma modificação do Kademlia DHT) para distribuir roteamento e informações de contato com segurança.

Sobre a Descentralização e a Rede I2P A rede I2P é quase totalmente descentralizada, com exceção dos chamados Reseed Servers. Isso é para lidar com o problema de bootstrap DHT (Distributed Hash Table). Basicamente, não há uma maneira boa e confiável de deixar de executar pelo menos um nó de inicialização permanente que os participantes que não são da rede possam encontrar para começar. Uma vez conectado à rede, um roteador só descobre pares construindo túneis "exploratórios", mas para fazer a conexão inicial, um host reseed é necessário para criar conexões e integrar um novo roteador à rede. Os servidores reseed podem observar quando um novo roteador baixou um reseed deles, mas nada mais sobre o tráfego na rede I2P.

Recursos do I2P

O I2P oferece uma série de recursos para proteger a privacidade do usuário. Alguns desses recursos incluem:

Ocultação do endereço IP: O I2P oculta o endereço IP do usuário, tornando impossível que alguém rastreie a atividade do usuário na rede.

Comunicação segura: Todas as comunicações dentro da rede I2P são criptografadas de ponta a ponta, garantindo a privacidade do usuário.

Anonimato: O I2P permite que os usuários se comuniquem de forma anônima, o que significa que sua identidade não é exposta durante a comunicação.

Sites ocultos: O I2P permite que os usuários criem e acessem sites ocultos, que só podem ser acessados dentro da rede I2P.

Vantagens do uso do I2P

O I2P oferece várias vantagens para os usuários que desejam proteger sua privacidade online. Algumas dessas vantagens incluem:

Proteção contra vigilância governamental: O I2P ajuda a proteger os usuários contra a vigilância governamental, tornando impossível rastrear o endereço IP do usuário.

Anonimato em redes públicas: O I2P ajuda a proteger os usuários contra ataques de hackers em redes Wi-Fi públicas.

Acesso a sites censurados: O I2P permite que os usuários acessem sites que estão bloqueados em sua região ou país.

O I2P é uma rede anônima de comunicação que oferece recursos de privacidade avançados para proteger a privacidade do usuário. Ele permite que os usuários se comuniquem de forma anônima e segura e cria uma solução eficaz para usuários que valorizam a privacidade e a segurança online. Se você está preocupado com sua privacidade online, o I2P pode ser uma ótima escolha.

https://github.com/i2p

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nix

Pra instalar o neuron fui forçado a baixar e instalar o nix. Não consegui me lembrar por que não estava usando até hoje aquele maravilhoso sistema de instalar pacotes desde a primeira vez que tentei, anos atrás.

Que sofrimento pra fazer funcionar com o fish, mas até que bem menos sofrimento que da outra vez. Tive que instalar um tal de fish-foreign-environment (usando o próprio nix!, já que a outra opção era o oh-my-fish ou qualquer outra porcaria dessas) e aí usá-lo para aplicar as definições de shell para bash direto no fish.

E aí lembrei também que o /nix/store fica cheio demais, o negócio instala tudo que existe neste mundo a partir do zero. É só para computadores muito ricos, mas vamos ver como vai ser. Estou gostando do neuron (veja, estou usando como diário), então vou ter que deixar o nix aí.

@ 592295cf:413a0db9

[Week 21-10] I thinks that Saylor is on right, don't trust verify, is bullshit Bitcoin is a financial tool! I think it's good for me to get away from social media once a week. I could do things outside, like walking. Take pictures of the landscape. The weirdest thing is when the alarm calls you up in an hour.

Fiatjaf wants a cache client. I feel like I can do it, I have the set to do it, but nostrudel is no longer working, so it's a little murky. Next nostrudel does not accept changes to settings (It works now!), so maybe i can think something. I want to make a corny chat, test, read this article. Nostr doesn't work with a vpn because relays don't know who you are. jokes aside, some clients have difficulties.

I couldn't take pictures of the landscape if I didn't take the wind blades. Small local controversy.

Missing the point of content creator. Simply for final user, Simply for the creator, new feature, no missing nothing. I'm trying to limit everything to writing for a week. I almost did. Maybe another week can do well.

Meanwhile I updated apps like Amber and Voyager, coracle, nostrmo.

The experiment continues with open vibe following the trending of Nostr. I'm following almost 120 npub. He'll stop, I don't know, possible he's already reached the limit. You still can't block words on the Nostr side of Open, strange thing. The app doesn't count the follow well, still some problem cleaning the cache seems that it doesn't need. After a while open and close and seems updated. I wanted to try open librarian, but I was busy sending fake zap on Nostr. This morning i try and It keeps giving me error 500 when I try to connect to a relay.

I hate when a profile follows everyone indistinctly, why does everyone follow? and in voyage, I read with WoT setting, I probably have to do unfollow. There must be an indication in which not include the followers of this person in the web of trust, I would do it by default if you follow more than 600 people.

WoT on Nostr Visualized post on stackernews

@ a95c6243:d345522c

Es ist besser, ein Licht zu entzünden, als auf die Dunkelheit zu schimpfen. Konfuzius

Die Bemühungen um Aufarbeitung der sogenannten Corona-Pandemie, um Aufklärung der Hintergründe, Benennung von Verantwortlichkeiten und das Ziehen von Konsequenzen sind durchaus nicht eingeschlafen. Das Interesse daran ist unter den gegebenen Umständen vielleicht nicht sonderlich groß, aber es ist vorhanden.

Der sächsische Landtag hat gestern die Einsetzung eines Untersuchungsausschusses zur Corona-Politik beschlossen. In einer Sondersitzung erhielt ein entsprechender Antrag der AfD-Fraktion die ausreichende Zustimmung, auch von einigen Abgeordneten des BSW.

In den Niederlanden wird Bill Gates vor Gericht erscheinen müssen. Sieben durch die Covid-«Impfstoffe» geschädigte Personen hatten Klage eingereicht. Sie werfen unter anderem Gates, Pfizer-Chef Bourla und dem niederländischen Staat vor, sie hätten gewusst, dass diese Präparate weder sicher noch wirksam sind.

Mit den mRNA-«Impfstoffen» von Pfizer/BioNTech befasst sich auch ein neues Buch. Darin werden die Erkenntnisse von Ärzten und Wissenschaftlern aus der Analyse interner Dokumente über die klinischen Studien der Covid-Injektion präsentiert. Es handelt sich um jene in den USA freigeklagten Papiere, die die Arzneimittelbehörde (Food and Drug Administration, FDA) 75 Jahre unter Verschluss halten wollte.

Ebenfalls Wissenschaftler und Ärzte, aber auch andere Experten organisieren als Verbundnetzwerk Corona-Solution kostenfreie Online-Konferenzen. Ihr Ziel ist es, «wissenschaftlich, demokratisch und friedlich» über Impfstoffe und Behandlungsprotokolle gegen SARS-CoV-2 aufzuklären und die Diskriminierung von Ungeimpften zu stoppen. Gestern fand eine weitere Konferenz statt. Ihr Thema: «Corona und modRNA: Von Toten, Lebenden und Physik lernen».

Aufgrund des Digital Services Acts (DSA) der Europäischen Union sei das Risiko groß, dass ihre Arbeit als «Fake-News» bezeichnet würde, so das Netzwerk. Staatlich unerwünschte wissenschaftliche Aufklärung müsse sich passende Kanäle zur Veröffentlichung suchen. Ihre Live-Streams seien deshalb zum Beispiel nicht auf YouTube zu finden.

Der vielfältige Einsatz für Aufklärung und Aufarbeitung wird sich nicht stummschalten lassen. Nicht einmal der Zensurmeister der EU, Deutschland, wird so etwas erreichen. Die frisch aktivierten «Trusted Flagger» dürften allerdings künftige Siege beim «Denunzianten-Wettbewerb» im Kontext des DSA zusätzlich absichern.

Wo sind die Grenzen der Meinungsfreiheit? Sicher gibt es sie. Aber die ideologische Gleichstellung von illegalen mit unerwünschten Äußerungen verfolgt offensichtlich eher das Ziel, ein derart elementares demokratisches Grundrecht möglichst weitgehend auszuhebeln. Vorwürfe wie «Hassrede», «Delegitimierung des Staates» oder «Volksverhetzung» werden heute inflationär verwendet, um Systemkritik zu unterbinden. Gegen solche Bestrebungen gilt es, sich zu wehren.

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O Bitcoin como um sistema social humano

Afinal de contas, o que é o Bitcoin? Não vou responder a essa pergunta explicando o que é uma "blockchain" ou coisa que o valha, como todos fazem muito pessimamente. A melhor explicação em português que eu já vi está aqui, mas mesmo assim qualquer explicação jamais será definitiva.

A explicação apenas do protocolo, do que faz um programa bitcoind sendo executado em um computador e como ele se comunica com outros em outros computadores, e os incentivos que estão em jogo para garantir com razoável probabilidade que se chegará a um consenso sobre quem é dono de qual parte de qual transação, apesar de não ser complicada demais, exigirá do iniciante que seja compreendida muitas vezes antes que ele se possa se sentir confortável para dizer que entende um pouco.

E essa parte técnica, apesar de ter sido o insight fundamental que gerou o evento miraculoso chamado Bitcoin, não é a parte mais importante, hoje. Se fosse, várias dessas outras moedas seriam concorrentes do Bitcoin, mas não são, e jamais poderão ser, porque elas não estão nem próximas de ter os outros elementos que compõem o Bitcoin. São eles:

1. A estrutura

O Bitcoin é um sistema composto de partes independentes.

Existem programadores que trabalham no protocolo e aplicações, e dia após dia novos programadores chegam e outros saem, e eles trabalham às vezes em conjunto, às vezes sem que um se dê conta do outro, às vezes por conta própria, às vezes pagos por empresas interessadas.

Existem os usuários que realizam validação completa, isto é, estão rodando algum programa do Bitcoin e contribuindo para a difusão dos blocos, das transações, rejeitando usuários malignos e evitando ataques de mineradores mal-intencionados.

Existem os poupadores, acumuladores ou os proprietários de bitcoins, que conhecem as possibilidades que o mundo reserva para o Bitcoin, esperam o dia em que o padrão-Bitcoin será uma realidade mundial e por isso mesmo atributem aos seus bitcoins valores muito mais altos do que os preços atuais de mercado, agarrando-se a eles.

Especuladores de "criptomoedas" não fazem parte desse sistema, nem tampouco empresas que aceitam pagamento em bitcoins para imediatamente venderem tudo em troca de dinheiro estatal, e menos ainda gente que usa bitcoins e a própria marca Bitcoin para aplicar seus golpes e coisas parecidas.

1. A cultura

Mencionei que há empresas que pagam programadores para trabalharem no código aberto do BitcoinCore ou de outros programas relacionados à rede Bitcoin -- ou mesmo em aplicações não necessariamente ligadas à camada fundamental do protocolo. Nenhuma dessas empresas interessadas, porém, controla o Bitcoin, e isso é o elemento principal da cultura do Bitcoin.

O propósito do Bitcoin sempre foi ser uma rede aberta, sem chefes, sem política envolvida, sem necessidade de pedir autorização para participar. O fato do próprio Satoshi Nakamoto ter voluntariamente desaparecido das discussões foi fundamental para que o Bitcoin não fosse visto como um sistema dependente dele ou que ele fosse entendido como o chefe. Em outras "criptomoedas" nada disso aconteceu. O chefe supremo do Ethereum continua por aí mandando e desmandando e inventando novos elementos para o protocolo que são automaticamente aceitos por toda a comunidade, o mesmo vale para o Zcash, EOS, Ripple, Litecoin e até mesmo para o Bitcoin Cash. Pior ainda: Satoshi Nakamoto saiu sem nenhum dinheiro, nunca mexeu nos milhares de bitcoins que ele gerou nos primeiros blocos -- enquanto os líderes dessas porcarias supramencionadas cobraram uma fortuna pelo direito de uso dos seus primeiros usuários ou estão aí a até hoje receber dividendos.

Tudo isso e mais outras coisas -- a mentalidade anti-estatal e entusiasta de sistemas p2p abertos dos membros mais proeminentes da comunidade, por exemplo -- faz com que um ar de liberdade e suspeito de tentativas de centralização da moeda sejam percebidos e execrados.

1. A história

A noção de que o Bitcoin não pode ser controlado por ninguém passou em 2017 por dois testes e saiu deles muito reforçada: o primeiro foi a divisão entre Bitcoin (BTC) e Bitcoin Cash (BCH), uma obra de engenharia social que teve um sucesso mediano em roubar parte da marca e dos usuários do verdadeiro Bitcoin e depois a tentativa de tomada por completo do Bitcoin promovida por mais ou menos as mesmas partes interessadas chamada SegWit2x, que fracassou por completo, mas não sem antes atrapalhar e difundir mentiras para todos os lados. Esses dois fracassos provaram que o Bitcoin, mesmo sendo uma comunidade desorganizada, sem líderes claros, está imune à captura por grupos interessados, o que é mais um milagre -- ou, como dizem, um ponto de Schelling.

Esse período crucial na história do Bitcoin fez com ficasse claro que hard-forks são essencialmente incompatíveis com a natureza do protocolo, de modo que no futuro não haverá a possibilidade de uma sugestão como a de imprimir mais bitcoins do que o que estava programado sejam levadas a sério (mas, claro, sempre há a possibilidade da cultura toda se perder, as pessoas esquecerem a história e o Bitcoin ser cooptado, eis a importância da auto-educação e da difusão desses princípios).

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In 2007, my 10-year-old business had just signed a 5-year lease on Atlanta's Peachtree Road with enough space for my partner and our wives' separate companies to continue growing. We thought we were an overnight success 10 years in the making. 14K a month split between 3 companies, all in the housing and office design industry; what could go wrong?

As I look back on those early days, I realize that our business was fueled by the fiat jet fueled housing run-up. Two couples, three businesses, and all personally guaranteed. We thought we were an overnight success, but little did we know that the housing market was about to take a drastic turn.

In 2008, I joined a Vistage CEO group, where I was tasked with presenting to the group on my approach to designing buildings for individuals. I saw an opportunity to analyze the patterns that produced good projects for happy clients, and I teamed up with a contractor buddy to work on a joint presentation. Our efforts yielded ten principles that produced the highest ROI beyond providing a primary place to live.

These principles were the foundation of our approach to architecture, and they were based on our experiences working with individuals on their custom house projects. We focused on listening to our clients, designing buildings that stood out while fitting in, creating lifetime homes, and making projects sustainable and viable.

As I reflect on our journey, I realize that the principles we developed were an interesting reflection of what was happening to our clients in the housing market of that time and how we as architects help our clients get through the process. Over time, we had to adapt and evolve to respond to changing conditions.

In 2010, we made changes to respond to a client environment where projects happened without banks. Clients spent paper on their projects, and construction loans were not available. What the subsequent buyers wanted when the house was sold was off the table. Remember being thankful our clients had cash to spend on projects in our survival predicament.

In hindsight, our clients are probably grateful as well for being able to convert paper into a hard asset. The principles evolved slowly until the COVID came in 2020. I was ready to hunker down and go to business survival mode like back in the crash, converting staff to contractors again and only paying for billable work.

But "your" government made PPP rain from the sky on our small business with employees. In addition, clients working from home who needed change or from their vacation property added gasoline to the fire. By 2022, inflation raged, described as transitory, to change the build cost from 1.2 million to a new price of 2.2 million for the new Intown infill homes. That is 83% inflation over 2 years, no matter what the CPI said.

The principles pivoted to respond: going fast to respond to inflation, managing the stuff to deal with supply chain problems, providing a viability budget before starting work to help clients understand the cost, and guiding our clients through the choppy waters of inflation.

We added a new principle about stewardship, which has become a cornerstone of our approach. We want to become architects for life for our completed projects and owners. We want to maintain relationships, observe results, and be trusted advisors as our projects age and clients' needs evolve.

Today, we are proud to say that our principles have evolved into 10 guiding principles that organize our approach to producing architecture asset architecture for the individual. We leverage the team of clients, contractors, vendors, and our time through our principle based process to produce architecture worthy of being an asset for our clients and families.

These 10 principles are:

1. Listen: Analyze and understand our client's goals, constraints, and opportunities to communicate our vision of what is possible.
2. Establish Viability: Before starting our project process, we will engage our client in a pre-project viability phase to diagnose and prescribe our solutions with a timeline and budget for client approval.
3. Be a Design Sherpa: Our process is the most important value we provide. Following our process milestones will lead new and experienced clients through the 1000’s of design decisions to evolve in the correct order at the proper time.
4. Design in Context: We believe context is the caldron of good architecture fits into its location both from the outside and inside out. Designing in context allows a building to stand out while fitting into the adjacent network of spaces around it.
5. Architecture is a team sport: We believe in custom teams for custom projects, collaborating with partners who care about our clients and believe in our process as much as we do.
6. Design for the individual: We do our most fulfilling work with clients who will live in or operate architecture explicitly created for their needs.
7. Investment iteration: We break down the design process into decision milestones, providing increasingly detailed pricing for initial ideas, building shell, and interior selections to empower clients to make informed decisions about the value they're willing to exchange for their desired architecture.
8. Create Asset Architecture: Design and execute projects that hold long-term value and provide a return on investment beyond the currency used build the project.
9. Be present: Designing and building stuff is an atypical and infrequent activity for our client. Help our clients enjoy the journey and results that could be life-changing (in a good way).
10. Stewardship—We want to Become architects for life for our completed projects and owners. We want to maintain relationships, observe results, and be trusted advisors as our projects age and clients' needs evolve.

We're an architect tribe that has refined our principles to design buildings that truly matter for the people that use them. Aspire to create hard asset architecture worth exchanging for the hardest money there is.

HODL on.

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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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My stupid introduction to Haskell

While I was writing my first small program on Haskell (really simple, but functional webapp) in December 2017 I only knew vaguely what was the style of things, some basic notions about functions, pure functions and so on (I've read about a third of LYAH).

An enourmous amount of questions began to appear in my head while I read tutorials and documentation. Here I present some of the questions and the insights I got that solved them. Technically, they may be wrong, but they helped me advance in the matter, so I'm writing them down while I still can -- If I keep working with Haskell I'll probably get to know more and so my new insights will replace the previous ones, and the new ones won't be useful for total begginers anymore.

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Here we go:

• Why do modules have odd names?
• modules are the things you import, like Data.Time.Clock or Web.Scotty.
• packages are the things you install, like 'time' or 'scotty'
• packages can contain any number of modules they like
• a module is just a collection of functions
• a package is just a collection of modules
• a package is just name you choose to associate your collection of modules with when you're publishing it to Hackage or whatever
• the module names you choose when you're writing a package can be anything, and these are the names people will have to import when they want to use you functions
  • if you're from Javascript, Python or anything similar, you'll expect to be importing/writing the name of the package directly in your code, but in Haskell you'll actually be writing the name of the module, which may have nothing to do with the name of the package
  • people choose things that make sense, like for aeson instead of import Aeson you'll be doing import Data.Aeson, import Data.Aeson.Types etc. why the Data? because they thought it would be nice. dealing with JSON is a form of dealing with data, so be it.
  • you just have to check the package documentation to see which modules it exposes.
• What is data User = User { name :: Text }?
• a data type definition. means you'll have a function User that will take a Text parameter and output a User record or something like that.
• you can also have Animal = Giraffe { color :: Text } | Human { name :: Text }, so you'll have two functions, Giraffe and Human, each can take a different set of parameters, but they will both yield an Animal.
  • then, in the functions that take an Animal parameter you must typematch to see if the animal is a giraffe or a human.
• What is a monad?
• a monad is a context, an environment.
  • when you're in the context of a monad you can write imperative code.
  • you do that when you use the keyword do.
  • in the context of a monad, all values are prefixed by the monad type,
  • thus, in the IO monad all Text is IO Text and so on.
  • some monads have a relationship with others, so values from that monad can be turned into values from another monad and passed between context easily.
  • for exampĺe, scotty's ActionM and IO. ActionM is just a subtype of IO or something like that.
  • when you write imperative code inside a monad you can do assignments like varname <- func x y
  • in these situations some transformation is done by the <-, I believe it is that the pure value returned by func is being transformed into a monad value. so if func returns Text, now varname is of type IO Text (if we're in the IO monad).
    • so it will not work (and it can be confusing) if you try to concatenate functions like varname <- transform $ func x y, but you can somehow do
    • varname <- func x y
    • othervarname <- transform varname
    • or you can do other fancy things you'll get familiar with later, like varname <- fmap transform $ func x y
    • why? I don't know.
• How do I deal with Maybe, Either or other crazy stuff? "ok, I understand what is a Maybe: it is a value that could be something or nothing. but how do I use that in my program?"
• you don't! you turn it into other thing. for example, you use fromMaybe, a function that takes a default value and that's it. if your Maybe is Just x you get x, if it is Nothing you get the default value.
  • using only that function you can already do whatever there is to be done with Maybes.
  • you can also manipulate the values inside the Maybe, for example:
  • if you have a Maybe Person and Person has a name which is Text, you can apply a function that turns Maybe Person into Maybe Text AND ONLY THEN you apply the default value (which would be something like the "unnamed") and take the name from inside the Maybe.
• basically these things (Maybe, Either, IO also!) are just tags. they tag the value, and you can do things with the values inside them, or you can remove the values.
  • besides the example above with Maybes and the fromMaybe function, you can also remove the values by using case -- for example:
  • case x of
    • Left error -> error
    • Right success -> success
  • case y of
    • Nothing -> "nothing!"
    • Just value -> value
  • (in some cases I believe you can't remove the values, but in these cases you'll also don't need to)
  • for example, for values tagged with the IO, you can't remove the IO and turn these values into pure values, but you don't need that, you can just take the value from the outside world, so it's a IO Text, apply functions that modify that value inside IO, then output the result to the user -- this is enough to make a complete program, any complete program.
• JSON and interfaces (or instances?)
• using Aeson is easy, you just have to implement the ToJSON and FromJSON interfaces.
• "interface" is not the correct name, but I don't care.
• ToJSON, for example, requires a function named toJSON, so you do
  • instance ToJSON YourType where
  • toJSON (YourType your type values) = object [] ... etc.
• I believe lots of things require interface implementation like this and it can be confusing, but once you know the mystery of implementing functions for interfaces everything is solved.
• FromJSON is a little less intuitive at the beggining, and I don't know if I did it correctly, but it is working here. Anyway, if you're trying to do that, I can only tell you to follow the types, copy examples from other places on the internet and don't care about the meaning of symbols.

See also

• Haskell Monoids

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Zer da Cashu?

Cashu Bitcoin-erako ecash protokolo ireki bat da, transakzio azkarrak eta komisio gabekoak eskaintzen dituena, pribatutasun ia perfektuarekin. Xehetasun gehiago nahi izanez gero, gure azalpena ikus dezakezu.

eNuts

eNuts Cashu-rako mugikorretarako zorro bikaina da, Android eta iOS (TestFlight) plataformetan eskuragarri dagoena. Mint anitzekin lan egitea ahalbidetzen du eta nostr bidez bidalketak egiteko aukera ere eskaintzen du.

⚠️ eNuts eta Cashu oraindik beta fasean daude. Funtsak galtzeko arriskua dago. Aplikazioa instalatzerakoan arriskuen inguruan irakurri. Galera ekonomikoei aurre egiteko gai zaren zenbateko txikiekin saiatu.

Probatu

Prozesu honetan zehar mint-ekin elkarreragin, ecash-a jaso eta bidali, segurtasun-kopiak egin, Lightning-era ateratzeak eta mint-en artean trukaketak egingo ditugu. Azkenik, nostr kontaktu funtzionalitatea probatuko dugu.

Instalatu

Sartu eNuts webgunera eta instalatu aplikazioa zure sistema eragilerako.

Mint bat gehitzea

Ecash-arekin elkarreragiteko, lehenik mint bat behar duzu. Mint honetan zure ecash token-ak sortzen eta itzultzen dira. Mint-a da zure Bitcoin-en zaindaria, baina ez daki nor zaren, norekin egiten duzun transakzioa, ezta zenbat diru duzun ere. Probetarako Txoko mint erabili dezakezu.

1. Joan Txoko Mint-era. Kopiatu mint URL-a.
2. eNuts-en, joan Aukerak > Mint kudeaketa eta sakatu + botoia. Itsatsi lehen urratsean kopiatu duzun mint URL-a.
   💡 Mint gehigarriak ere gehitu ditzakezu. Mint publiko batzuk MintIndex-en aurki daitezke. Kontuan izan mint batzuek zenbateko jakin bat gordetzen dutela bideratze-gastuak ordaintzeko, eta, beraz, ezin dituzula zure sats guztiak atera.

Tokenak sortzea

Mint bat gehitu duzunean, eNuts-ek automatikoki galdetuko dizu mint horretatik Cashu token berriak sortu nahi dituzun.

1. Erantzun Bai.
2. Sortu faktura bat mintu nahi duzun zenbatekoarentzat. Zenbateko txiki batekin saiatu, adibidez, 100 sats.
3. Ordaindu faktura Lightning zorro batetik. Faktura ordaindutakoan, ecash token-ak izango dituzu.

Prozesu honek aukera ematen dizu ecash token-ak sortzeko, eta horiek zure transakzioetarako erabiltzeko prest izango dituzu.

Ecash-ekin transakzioak egitea

Ecash-ekin transakzioak egitea, funtsean, datu multzoak bidaltzea eta jasotzea da. Funtzionalitate hauek zuk zeuk probatzeko, bidali eta jaso dezakezu zure buruari.

1. Ecash bidaltzeko, sakatu Bidali > Ecash bidali.
2. Mint bat baino gehiago erabiltzen baduzu, aukeratu bidali nahi duzun mint-a. Ondoren, aukeratu Kopiatu eta partekatu.
3. Aukeratu zenbatekoa.
4. Nahi izanez gero, gehitu ohar bat, eta sakatu Jarraitu.
5. Berretsi ordainketa xehetasunak eta sortu token-a. Une honetan, coin selection funtzioa erabil dezakezu zein token erabili nahi dituzun hautatzeko.
   Ohartu token-ak 1 sat, 2 sats, 4 sats, 8 sats, 16 sats eta antzeko zenbatekotan sailkatuta daudela. Horiek 10 euroko, 20 euroko edo 50 euroko billeteak bezala irudika ditzakezu.
6. Kopiatu token-a.

Une honetan, token-a beste norbaiti bidal diezaiokezu edo zure zorroan berreskuratu. Saiakera moduan, bigarren aukera hau egingo dugu.

1. Ecash jasotzeko, sakatu Jaso > Itsatsi eta berreskuratu Ecash. eNuts-ek automatikoki irakurriko du zure arbeletik eta token-a berreskuratuko du.
   💡 Zure transakzioen historian ecash token-a zain dagoen egiaztatu dezakezu, eta hartzaileak ez badu berreskuratu, itzuli dezakezu. Horretarako, sakatu zure historiako irteerako transakzioan eta aukeratu Egiaztatu token-a gastatu den. Token-a zain badago, Itzuli token-a sakatu dezakezu eta berriro zure zorroan izango duzu.

Multimint trukeak

Mint desberdinen artean bidalketak eta jasotzeak posibleak diren galdetu baduzu, erantzuna bai da, neurri batean. Hala ere, Cashu token-ak zuzenean mint batetik bestera bidaltzea ez da zuzenean egiten; horren ordez, transakzioak Lightning-era bideratzen dira, mint bat Lightning nodo bat ere badelako. Cashu token-ak ez dira bateragarriak nodo desberdinen artean.

Hau probatzeko, beste mint bat gehitu dezakezu oraindik egin ez baduzu, adibidez, cashme LNbits mint edo eNuts mint lehenetsia.
💡 Kontuan izan mint batzuek sats kopuru bat gordetzen dutela bideratze-gastuak ordaintzeko. Arazo hau konpontzeko, zure mint propioa sor dezakezu Bitcoin Txoko LNbits zorroarekin, Cashu luzapena aktibatuz.

1. Joan Aukerak > Mint kudeaketa atalera, eta aukeratu trukatu nahi duzun mint-a. Ondoren, joan Multimint trukeak atalean.
2. Aukeratu trukatu nahi duzun mint-a.
3. Aukeratu zenbatekoa eta sakatu Kuotak aurreikusi Lightning gastuen kalkulua egiteko.
4. Sakatu Jarraitu.
5. Egiaztatu xehetasunak, eta nahi izanez gero, coin selection funtzioa erabili. Ondoren, sakatu Orain trukatu.

Prozesu honetan, bidaltzen ari den mint-ak Lightning faktura bat ordaintzen du jasotzen ari den mint-aren bidez. Faktura osatu bezain laster, trukatuta dagoen token-a zure zorroaren saldoan agertu beharko litzateke jasotzen ari den mint-ean.

Ateratzea

Zure Cashu sats-ak berriro Lightning sats bihurtu nahi dituzunean, ateratzeko aukera duzu. Prozesua hauxe da:

1. Sakatu Bidali > Lightning faktura ordaindu.
2. Mint bat baino gehiago erabiltzen baduzu, aukeratu bidaliko duzun mint-a.
3. LN faktura edo LNURL atalean, sartu faktura bat, LNURL edo Lightning helbide bat; edo, besterik gabe, QR kode bat eskaneatu.
4. Aukeratu zenbatekoa eta sakatu Kuotak aurreikusi.
5. Egiaztatu xehetasunak, eta dena zuzen dagoela ikusi ondoren, sakatu Ateratzea.

Prozesu hau amaitutakoan, mint-ak Cashu token-ak trukatzen ditu eta Lightning faktura ordaintzen du.

Segurtasun kopiak

Cashu token-ak babesteko prozesua, agian, ezberdina izango da Bitcoin eta Lightning zorroak babesteko ohiko prozesuekin alderatuta. Diru-funtsak datu blokeekin irudikatzen direnez, Cashu token-ak babesten dituzunean datu bloke horiek bakarrik babesten ari zara. Honek esan nahi du segurtasun-kopiak baliogabetzen direla transakzio berri bat egiten duzun bakoitzean.

eNuts aplikazioak Cashu token bat sortzen du zure funts guztiekin, eta token horiek zein mint-ekoak diren jasotzen du.

• Segurtasun-kopia bat sortzeko, joan Aukerak > Segurtasuna > Sortu babeskopia token. Kopiatu token-a eta gorde toki seguru batean.

Bestela, mint bakoitza banaka babestu dezakezu: - Horretarako, joan Aukerak > Mint kudeaketa atalera eta aukeratu babestu nahi duzun mint-a. Ondoren, sakatu Funtseak babestu, kopiatu token-a eta gorde toki seguru batean.

Berreskuratzea

Berreskuratzeko, kopiatu babeskopia token-a eta ireki eNuts aplikazioa. Aplikazioak automatikoki irakurriko du zure arbelean dagoena eta galdetuko dizu token-a berreskuratu nahi duzun.

Nostr

eNuts aplikazioak Nostr integrazioa eskaintzen du, horrela zure kontaktu zerrendara ecash bidali ahal izateko. Funtzio hau erabiltzeko, honako pauso hauek jarraitu behar dituzu:

1. Joan Kontaktuak atalera eta itsatsi zure Nostr gako publikoa.
2. eNuts-ek zure kontaktu zerrenda eskuratuko du relays-etatik. Tamalez, bilaketa funtzioa oraindik ez dago eskuragarri, eta horrek kontaktu zuzena aurkitzea zaildu dezake, kontaktu asko izanez gero.

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Classless Templates

There are way too many hours being wasted in making themes for blogs. And then comes a new blog framework, it requires new themes. Old themes can't be used because they relied on different ways of rendering the website. Everything is a mess.

Classless was an attempt at solving it. It probably didn't work because I wasn't the best person to make themes and showcase the thing.

Basically everybody would agree on a simple HTML template that could fit blogs and simple websites very easily. Then other people would make pure-CSS themes expecting that template to be in place.

No classes were needed, only a fixed structure of header. main, article etc.

With flexbox and grid CSS was enough to make this happen.

The templates that were available were all ported by me from other templates I saw on the web, and there was a simple one I created for my old website.

• https://github.com/fiatjaf/classless
• https://classless.alhur.es/
• https://classless.alhur.es/themes/

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The "Drivechain will replace altcoins" argument

The argument that Drivechain will replace shitcoins is not that people will sell their shitcoins or that the existing shitcoins will instantly vanish. The argument is about a change at the margin that eventually ends up killing the shitcoins or reducing them to their original insignificance.

What does "at the margin" mean? For example, when the price of the coconut drops a little in relation to bananas, does that mean that everybody will stop buying bananas and will buy only coconuts now? No. Does it mean there will be zero increase in the amount of coconuts sold? Also no. What happens is that there is a small number of people who would have preferred to buy coconuts if only they were a little less expensive but end up buying bananas instead. When the price of coconut drops these people buy coconuts and don't buy bananas.

The argument is that the same thing will happen when Drivechain is activated: there are some people today (yes, believe me) that would have preferred to work within the Bitcoin ecosystem but end up working on shitcoins. In a world with Drivechain these people would be working on the Bitcoin ecosystem, for the benefit of Bitcoin and the Bitcoiners.

Why would they prefer Bitcoin? Because Bitcoin has a bigger network-effect. When these people come, they increase Bitocin's network-effect even more, and if they don't go to the shitcoins they reduce the shitcoins' network-effect. Those changes in network-effect contribute to bringing others who were a little further from the margin and the thing compounds until the shitcoins are worthless.

Who are these people at the margin? I don't know, but they certainly exist. I would guess the Stark people are one famous example, but there are many others. In the past, examples included Roger Ver, Zooko Wilcox, Riccardo Spagni and Vitalik Buterin. And before you start screaming that these people are shitcoiners (which they are) imagine how much bigger Bitcoin could have been today if they and their entire communities (yes, I know, of awful people) were using and working for Bitcoin today. Remember that phrase about Bitcoin being for enemies?

But everything that has been invented in the altcoin world is awful, we don't need any of that!

You and me should not be the ones judging what is good and what is not for others, but both you and me and others will benefit if these things can be done in a way that increases Bitcoin network-effect and pays fees to Bitcoin miners.

Also, there is a much stronger point you may have not considered: if you believe all altcoiners are scammers that means we have only seen the things that were invented by scammers, since all honest people that had good ideas decided to not implement them as the only way to do it would be to create a scammy shitcoin. One example is Bitcoin Hivemind.

If it is possible to do these ideas without creating shitcoins we may start to see new things that are actually good.

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Não é possível determinar o número exato de quantos bitcoins terá o Satoshi, já foram efectuados diversos estudos, apesar de discrepâncias nos resultados, estima-se entre os 900 mil a 1.1 milhões de moedas.

A Arkham identificou apenas 3 endereços (P2PKH) pertencentes ao Satoshi, não esquecendo que no início não existiam endereços, os bitcoins eram enviados diretamente para a pubkey (chave pública, P2PK).

Este gráfico apenas contabiliza os bitcoins em endereços. Mesmo após o desaparecimento de Satoshi, a comunidade continua a enviar moedas para os seus endereços.

O endereço principal recebe regularmente moedas, têm mais de 38 mil transações, entre elas, destaca-se as seguintes:

Este ano, um anônimo doou quase 27btc, incrível.

O problema

A muito longo prazo, com o desenvolvimento tecnológico, os computadores vão ficar cada vez mais poderosos. Conforme os computadores vão evoluindo, o desenvolvimento da computação quântica, o bitcoin vai acompanhar essa evolução tecnológica, para se manter seguro. Os utilizadores terão que migrar de endereços mais antigos para endereços mais resilientes. É uma evolução natural.

O problema está nas moedas que estão em tecnologias/endereços mais antigos, sobretudo nos que têm a pubkey exposta, estes serão os primeiros alvos. Vai demorar muitos anos, mas um dia será possível ter acesso a esses UTXOs. O pagamento para P2PK foi utilizado entre 2009 e 2010, hoje em dia é quase inexistente.

Não é necessário entrar em pânico, os endereços SegWit são muito mais seguros e resilientes, porque oculta a pubkey. A pubkey só é revelada no momento em que efetua a primeira transação(enviar), assim para garantir uma melhor segurança é essencial não reutilizar endereços.

Só que existem 45370 UTXOs que não realizaram a migração para tecnologias mais seguras, isto representa mais de 1.7 milhões de Bitcoins, ou seja, 8.73% do supply.

Apenas uma minoria dessas moedas pertence a bitcoiners no “ativos”, a grande maioria pertence ao Satoshi e as pessoas que perderam as chaves. Apesar de tudo, esporadicamente algumas dessas moedas são movidas, este ano já foram 172 UTXOs, equivalente a 7707 BTC.

Além dos P2PK ainda existem os endereços que foram reutilizados, que tem a chave pública exposta, assim o número aumenta para 4 milhões de moedas, apesar de ser um número elevado, não é preocupante, porque parte destas moedas ainda tem donos ativos, quando for necessário, vão se mover para endereços mais seguros.

O dilema

«Moedas perdidas apenas fazem com que as moedas de todos os outros valham um pouco mais. Pense nisso como uma doação para todos.» – Satoshi

O problema é que essas moedas não estão perdidas para sempre, talvez daqui a 5 ou 20 anos, não sei, mas uma coisa é certa, um dia vão ser recuperadas e não serão pelos legítimos donos.

Assim, nos próximos anos a comunidade de bitcoiners terá um dilema para resolver, o que fazer com os Bitcoins do Satoshi/P2PK?

Existem duas possibilidades: não fazer nada e essas moedas voltam a circular ou então, mudar o código para bloquear as moedas para sempre.

Qualquer uma das soluções será algo extremamente polémica, certamente vai dividir a comunidade, vai ser uma discussão acirrada, dificilmente haverá um consenso, por isso é mais provável ficar tudo como está.

Vendo bem, o bitcoin vai passar por uma situação similar ao ouro, periodicamente são descobertas moedas de ouro, que foram escondidas durante décadas ou séculos pelos nossos antepassados. O ouro que estava “perdido”, volta à circulação.

Será uma nova corrida ao “ouro”, o resgate das moedas do Satoshi. Se esse resgate for lento e gradual, não terá grande impacto, mas se for num curto espaço de tempo será um enorme problema, são mais de 8% de supply que entram no mercado.

O preço poderá ser um problema, mas a meu ver, o grande problema é a busca em si, porque será mais lucrativo gastar energia na procura das moedas do Satoshi do que minerar novos bitcoins.

Será que a hashrate não cairá drasticamente? Colocando em causa a segurança da rede.

Esta é a minha principal dúvida e receio.

A minha opinião

Hoje eu penso que deveríamos optar por algo intermédio, nem com a proibição total, nem sem restrições. Apenas nos blocos com o número múltiplo de 144, ou seja, um bloco por dia, seria possível incluir transações P2PK. Além disso, o número de transações por bloco seria limitado: 1 UTXO maior que 10 btc ou vários UTXOs com uma soma inferior a 10 btcs.

Este limite de “espaço” é suficiente para os legítimos donos das moedas efetuarem as transações no período pré quântica. No período pós quântica, se a quebra da criptografia for muito rápida, o limite de bloco vai criar uma gargalo, vai obrigar o aumento drástico do fee, reduzindo o lucro do “ladrão”, além de financiar os mineradores.

Conclusão

A minha ideia é muito complexa, mas o bitcoin é um protocolo simples, a comunidade é muito conservadora, dificilmente aceitaria algo assim tão complexo. Por isso eu digo, só existem dois caminhos plausíveis, ou não fazer nada ou a proibição total dos P2PK.

Mas vamos ter muitos anos para pensar sobre o assunto.

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A list of things artificial intelligence is not doing

If AI is so good why can't it:

• write good glue code that wraps a documented HTTP API?
• make good translations using available books and respective published translations?
• extract meaningful and relevant numbers from news articles?
• write mathematical models that fit perfectly to available data better than any human?
• play videogames without cheating (i.e. simulating human vision, attention and click speed)?
• turn pure HTML pages into pretty designs by generating CSS
• predict the weather
• calculate building foundations
• determine stock values of companies from publicly available numbers
• smartly and automatically test software to uncover bugs before releases
• predict sports matches from the ball and the players' movement on the screen
• continuously improve niche/local search indexes based on user input and and reaction to results
• control traffic lights
• predict sports matches from news articles, and teams and players' history

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Um algoritmo imbecil da evolução

Suponha que você queira escrever a palavra BANANA partindo de OOOOOO e usando só alterações aleatórias das letras. As alterações se dão por meio da multiplicação da palavra original em várias outras, cada uma com uma mudança diferente.

No primeiro período, surgem BOOOOO e OOOOZO. E então o ambiente decide que todas as palavras que não começam com um B estão eliminadas. Sobra apenas BOOOOO e o algoritmo continua.

É fácil explicar conceber a evolução das espécies acontecendo dessa maneira, se você controlar sempre a parte em que o ambiente decide quem vai sobrar.

Porém, há apenas duas opções:

1. Se o ambiente decidir as coisas de maneira aleatória, a chance de você chegar na palavra correta usando esse método é tão pequena que pode ser considerada nula.
2. Se o ambiente decidir as coisas de maneira pensada, caímos no //design inteligente//.

Acredito que isso seja uma enunciação decente do argumento "no free lunch" aplicado à crítica do darwinismo por William Dembski.

A resposta darwinista consiste em dizer que não existe essa BANANA como objetivo final. Que as palavras podem ir se alterando aleatoriamente, e o que sobrar sobrou, não podemos dizer que um objetivo foi atingido ou deixou de sê-lo. E aí os defensores do design inteligente dirão que o resultado ao qual chegamos não pode ter sido fruto de um processo aleatório. BANANA é qualitativamente diferente de AYZOSO, e aí há várias maneiras de "provar" que sim usando modelos matemáticos e tal.

Fico com a impressão, porém, de que essa coisa só pode ser resolvida como sim ou não mediante uma discussão das premissas, e chega um ponto em que não há mais provas matemáticas possíveis, apenas subjetividade.

Daí eu me lembro da minha humilde solução ao problema do cão que aperta as teclas aleatoriamente de um teclado e escreve as obras completas de Shakespeare: mesmo que ele o faça, nada daquilo terá sentido sem uma inteligência de tipo humano ali para lê-las e perceber que não se trata de uma bagunça, mas sim de um texto com sentido para ele. O milagre se dá não no momento em que o cão tropeça no teclado, mas no momento em que o homem olha para a tela.

Se o algoritmo da evolução chegou à palavra BANANA ou UXJHTR não faz diferença pra ela, mas faz diferença para nós, que temos uma inteligência humana, e estamos observando aquilo. O homem também pensaria que há //algo// por trás daquele evento do cão que digita as obras de Shakespeare, e como seria possível alguém em sã consciência pensar que não?

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Per Bylund's insight

The firm doesn't exist because, like Coase said, it is inefficient to operate in a fully open-market and production processes need some bubbles of central planning.

Instead, what happens is that a firm is created because an entrepreneur is doing a new thing (and here I imagine that doing an old thing in a new context also counts as doing a new thing, but I didn't read his book), and for that new thing there is no market, there are no specialized workers offering the services needed, nor other businesses offering the higher-order goods that entrepreneur wants, so he must do all by himself.

So the entrepreneur goes and hires workers and buys materials more generic than he wanted and commands these to build what he wants exactly. It is less efficient than if he could buy the precise services and goods he wanted and combine those to yield the product he envisaged, but it accomplishes the goal.

Later, when that specific market evolves, it's natural that specialized workers and producers of the specific factors begin to appear, and the market gets decentralized.

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Table Of Content

• Understanding MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings

• A Strategic Hedge Against Inflation

• Embracing Digital Transformation

• Maximizing Long-Term Returns

• Enhancing Shareholder Value

• Creating Synergies with Business Operations

• Leveraging Bitcoin's Network Effect

• Conclusion

• FAQ

In the world of finance, few moves have been as bold and controversial as MicroStrategy's decision to invest heavily in Bitcoin. As uncertainty looms over traditional investment avenues, this technology-focused company has chosen to embrace the decentralized digital currency. With a commitment of billions of dollars, MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings have attracted attention from investors, analysts, and enthusiasts alike. This article delves into the motivations and implications of MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings, examining the potential risks and rewards in these uncertain times.

Bitcoin Holdings

Understanding MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings To comprehend the significance of MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings, it is crucial to grasp their approach and strategy. Here are the key aspects to consider:

A Strategic Hedge Against Inflation

In an era of economic uncertainty, many investors seek alternative assets to protect against inflation. Bitcoin's limited supply and decentralized nature make it an appealing option for wealth preservation.

MicroStrategy recognized the potential value of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and made a bold move by investing a substantial portion of its treasury reserves in the cryptocurrency.

Embracing Digital Transformation

MicroStrategy, a renowned technology-focused company, believes in the power of digital transformation. By incorporating Bitcoin into its treasury strategy, the company demonstrates its confidence in the future of digital currencies and the underlying blockchain technology.

This move positions MicroStrategy as a pioneer in the corporate adoption of Bitcoin, potentially encouraging other companies to explore similar avenues.

Maximizing Long-Term Returns

MicroStrategy's CEO, Michael Saylor, has been a vocal advocate for Bitcoin, emphasizing its potential as a long-term investment. By converting a significant portion of their reserves into Bitcoin, the company aims to maximize returns over time, capitalizing on the cryptocurrency's potential growth.

Enhancing Shareholder Value

MicroStrategy's decision to invest in Bitcoin is not only driven by financial considerations but also by a commitment to enhancing shareholder value. By diversifying their assets and potentially generating substantial returns, the company aims to provide long-term benefits to its shareholders.

Creating Synergies with Business Operations

MicroStrategy's business revolves around data analytics and intelligence. By investing in Bitcoin, the company can leverage its expertise to analyze blockchain data and gain insights into market trends, potentially opening up new business opportunities and revenue streams.

Leveraging Bitcoin's Network Effect

Bitcoin's status as the largest and most recognized cryptocurrency grants it a significant network effect. MicroStrategy's investment in Bitcoin allows them to participate in this thriving ecosystem, potentially reaping benefits from increased adoption and acceptance.

Conclusion

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings represent a bold move in uncertain times. By embracing Bitcoin as a strategic asset, the company positions itself at the forefront of the digital currency revolution. While risks accompany this venture, the potential rewards could reshape the corporate investment landscape. MicroStrategy's decision sets a precedent for other companies to explore the merits of Bitcoin and highlights the growing importance of cryptocurrencies in the financial world.

FAQ

Why did MicroStrategy choose Bitcoin over other cryptocurrencies? MicroStrategy's decision to focus on Bitcoin stems from its established market presence, robust infrastructure, and reputation as a store of value. Additionally, Bitcoin's limited supply and extensive adoption make it a favorable choice for long-term investment.

How does MicroStrategy's Bitcoin investment impact its financial position? MicroStrategy's investment in Bitcoin adds a new dimension to its financial position. While it introduces volatility due to Bitcoin's price fluctuations, the potential upside can significantly impact the company's overall balance sheet and shareholder value.

What are the risks associated with MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings? Investing in Bitcoin involves inherent risks, such as market volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and potential security breaches. MicroStrategy's substantial exposure to Bitcoin amplifies these risks, making the company vulnerable to significant losses in the event of a market downturn.

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OP_CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY and the "covenants" drama

There are many ideas for "covenants" (I don't think this concept helps in the specific case of examining proposals, but fine). Some people think "we" (it's not obvious who is included in this group) should somehow examine them and come up with the perfect synthesis.

It is not clear what form this magic gathering of ideas will take and who (or which ideas) will be allowed to speak, but suppose it happens and there is intense research and conversations and people (ideas) really enjoy themselves in the process.

What are we left with at the end? Someone has to actually commit the time and put the effort and come up with a concrete proposal to be implemented on Bitcoin, and whatever the result is it will have trade-offs. Some great features will not make into this proposal, others will make in a worsened form, and some will be contemplated very nicely, there will be some extra costs related to maintenance or code complexity that will have to be taken. Someone, a concreate person, will decide upon these things using their own personal preferences and biases, and many people will not be pleased with their choices.

That has already happened. Jeremy Rubin has already conjured all the covenant ideas in a magic gathering that lasted more than 3 years and came up with a synthesis that has the best trade-offs he could find. CTV is the result of that operation.

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The fate of CTV in the popular opinion illustrated by the thoughtless responses it has evoked such as "can we do better?" and "we need more review and research and more consideration of other ideas for covenants" is a preview of what would probably happen if these suggestions were followed again and someone spent the next 3 years again considering ideas, talking to other researchers and came up with a new synthesis. Again, that person would be faced with "can we do better?" responses from people that were not happy enough with the choices.

And unless some famous Bitcoin Core or retired Bitcoin Core developers were personally attracted by this synthesis then they would take some time to review and give their blessing to this new synthesis.

To summarize the argument of this article, the actual question in the current CTV drama is that there exists hidden criteria for proposals to be accepted by the general community into Bitcoin, and no one has these criteria clear in their minds. It is not as simple not as straightforward as "do research" nor it is as humanly impossible as "get consensus", it has a much bigger social element into it, but I also do not know what is the exact form of these hidden criteria.

This is said not to blame anyone -- except the ignorant people who are not aware of the existence of these things and just keep repeating completely false and unhelpful advice for Jeremy Rubin and are not self-conscious enough to ever realize what they're doing.

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IPFS problems: Conceit

IPFS is trying to do many things. The IPFS leaders are revolutionaries who think they're smarter than the rest of the entire industry.

The fact that they've first proposed a protocol for peer-to-peer distribution of immutable, content-addressed objects, then later tried to fix that same problem using their own half-baked solution (IPNS) is one example.

Other examples are their odd appeal to decentralization in a very non-specific way, their excessive flirtation with Ethereum and their never-to-be-finished can-never-work-as-advertised Filecoin project.

They could have focused on just making the infrastructure for distribution of objects through hashes (not saying this would actually be a good idea, but it had some potential) over a peer-to-peer network, but in trying to reinvent the entire internet they screwed everything up.

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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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Inicialmente criado como uma evolução do projeto CopperheadOS, o GrapheneOS é uma versão modificada do Android que concentra seus esforços na proteção da privacidade e segurança dos usuários. Foi iniciado por Daniel Micay, também conhecido como thestinger, após um desentendimento com os cofundadores do CopperheadOS em 2018. O foco principal do GrapheneOS é fornecer um sistema operacional móvel altamente seguro e com ênfase na privacidade para dispositivos Google Pixel.

Uma das principais características do GrapheneOS é sua rápida atualização de segurança, juntamente com recursos avançados de privacidade. O sistema operacional adota tecnologias que mitigam diferentes tipos de vulnerabilidades, dificultando a exploração das principais fontes de risco. Ele também aprimora a segurança dos aplicativos em execução no sistema operacional, reforçando a sandbox do aplicativo e outros limites de segurança.

O GrapheneOS se esforça para garantir que os recursos de privacidade e segurança não afetem negativamente a experiência do usuário. Idealmente, esses recursos são projetados para estar sempre ativados, sem adicionar complexidade adicional ou opções de configuração que possam sobrecarregar o usuário. No entanto, em certos casos, são adicionados interruptores para recursos como permissões de rede, permissões de sensores e restrições quando o dispositivo está bloqueado (por exemplo, periféricos USB, câmera, ladrilhos rápidos).

O GrapheneOS tem ganhado popularidade como uma escolha confiável para usuários que valorizam a privacidade e a segurança em seus dispositivos móveis. É reconhecido como uma das opções mais seguras e privadas disponíveis para o sistema Android.

Recomenda-se a compra dos seguintes dispositivos para usar o GrapheneOS devido à sua melhor segurança e garantia mínima de 5 anos para atualizações completas de segurança:

• Pixel 7a
• Pixel 7 Pro
• Pixel 7
• Pixel 6a
• Pixel 6 Pro
• Pixel 6

Os dispositivos mais recentes possuem uma garantia mínima de 5 anos, mas o suporte real pode ser ainda maior. O Pixel 7 e o Pixel 7 Pro apresentam melhorias em relação aos modelos anteriores, como GPU e rádio celular aprimorados, além de uma atualização incremental da CPU. O Pixel 7a oferece um bom custo-benefício com recursos semelhantes ao Pixel 7, exceto pelo carregamento sem fio lento e proteção contra poeira/água mais fraca.

O Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro e Pixel 6a ainda podem ser uma opção válida se encontrados a um preço atrativo, pois possuem de 3,5 a 4 anos de garantia mínima de suporte restante.

Dispositivo

Google Pixel 7a , maio de 2028 , 5 anos.

Google Pixel 7 Pro , outubro de 2027 , 5 anos.

Google Pixel 7 , outubro de 2027 , 5 anos.

Google Pixel 6a, julho de 2027 ,5 anos.

Google Pixel 6 Pro , outubro de 2026 ,5 anos.

Google Pixel 6 ,outubro de 2026 ,5 anos.

Google Pixel 5a , agosto de 2024 ,3 anos.

Google Pixel 5 , outubro de 2023 , 3 anos.

Google Pixel 4a 5G , novembro de 2023 ,3 anos.

Google Pixel 4a, agosto de 2023 ,3 anos.

Google Pixel 4 , Outubro 2022 , 3 anos.

Google Pixel 4 XL ,Outubro 2022 ,3 anos.

No que diz respeito à segurança e privacidade, o GrapheneOS utiliza uma versão aprimorada da criptografia de disco baseada no sistema de arquivos do Android OpenSource Project. Os dispositivos suportados possuem suporte substancial baseado em hardware para aumentar a segurança da criptografia. A autenticidade e integridade das partições de firmware e do sistema operacional são verificadas em cada inicialização. O GrapheneOS implementa criptografia de disco completo por meio de criptografia baseada em sistema de arquivos, garantindo que todos os dados, nomes de arquivos e metadados sejam armazenados criptografados.

O sistema utiliza chaves de criptografia de disco geradas aleatoriamente e armazenadas criptografadas. Dados confidenciais são armazenados em perfis de usuário com suas próprias chaves de criptografia. O GrapheneOS permite o suporte para encerrar sessões de perfil de usuário secundário após o login, o que limpa totalmente as chaves de criptografia e coloca os perfis em repouso. Além disso, o GrapheneOS suporta o uso de armazenamento de chaves de hardware e implementações de criptografia em aplicativos para adicionar camadas adicionais de proteção. Detalhes adicionais sobre essas funcionalidades estão além do escopo desta resposta.

Um dos Recurso GrapheneOS tem é Duress PIN! Que você pode definir um PIN especial de “coação” para que, em vez de desbloquear o telefone, ele limpe imediatamente as chaves de criptografia no elemento seguro, tornando os dados de armazenamento irrecuperáveis. vídeo - Tuxsudo🐧 https://video.nostr.build/ec077345a2109811ef83afc38c33f5ee06aa687ec2bfdf8685ebc8af90293d48.mp4

Os aplicativos podem espionar a área de transferência em segundo plano ou injetar conteúdo nela? A partir do Android 10, apenas o teclado de entrada padrão configurado (o teclado de sua escolha) e o aplicativo atualmente em foco têm acesso à área de transferência. Aplicativos em segundo plano não podem acessar a área de transferência. Essa restrição é mais rigorosa do que simplesmente impedir que aplicativos em segundo plano a acessem, pois nem mesmo um aplicativo ou serviço em primeiro plano pode acessá-la, apenas o aplicativo em primeiro plano que está em foco no momento. Os gerenciadores de área de transferência precisam ser implementados pelo teclado definido como padrão pelo usuário. Anteriormente, o GrapheneOS restringia o acesso à área de transferência em segundo plano, mas essa abordagem foi substituída por uma restrição mais rigorosa implementada pelo Android 10. Assim, a funcionalidade de permitir que os gerenciadores de área de transferência estejam na lista de permissões não é mais necessária, pois os teclados devem implementar essa funcionalidade.

A partir do Android 12, o usuário recebe uma notificação quando um aplicativo lê o conteúdo da área de transferência definido por outro aplicativo. Essa notificação está ativada por padrão e pode ser alterada em Configurações -> Privacidade -> Mostrar acesso à área de transferência.

Os aplicativos podem monitorar conexões de rede ou estatísticas? Os aplicativos não podem monitorar conexões de rede, a menos que sejam realizadas por meio de um serviço de VPN ativo definido pelo usuário. Normalmente, os aplicativos não têm acesso às estatísticas de rede e não podem solicitar acesso direto a elas. No entanto, os usuários podem conceder explicitamente permissões de estatísticas de uso do aplicativo, que fornecem estatísticas específicas do aplicativo. Isso foi introduzido como parte das melhorias de privacidade do Android 10.

O GrapheneOS fornece um firewall? Sim, o GrapheneOS herda o firewall profundamente integrado do Android Open Source Project, que é usado para implementar partes do modelo de segurança e vários outros recursos. Historicamente, o projeto GrapheneOS fez várias melhorias no firewall, mas ao longo do tempo a maioria dessas mudanças foi integrada à versão principal do sistema operacional ou se tornaram irrelevantes.

O GrapheneOS adiciona uma opção de permissão de rede voltada para o usuário, oferecendo uma maneira robusta de negar o acesso direto e indireto à rede para os aplicativos. Essa opção baseia-se na permissão padrão de INTERNET, que não é voltada para o usuário, mas já é amplamente adotada pelo ecossistema de aplicativos. Ao revogar a permissão de INTERNET, o acesso indireto por meio de componentes do sistema operacional e aplicativos que exigem a permissão de INTERNET, como o DownloadManager, é negado. O acesso direto é bloqueado, impedindo o acesso a soquetes de rede de baixo nível.

O GrapheneOS incluirá suporte para serviços do Google? Assim como o Android Open Source Project, o GrapheneOS não inclui aplicativos e serviços do Google. Eles nunca serão empacotados com o sistema operacional. No entanto, o GrapheneOS possui uma camada de compatibilidade para os Serviços do Google Play, que permite que os aplicativos que dependem desses serviços sejam instalados e executados em um ambiente sandbox sem privilégios.

Essa camada de compatibilidade garante que os aplicativos do Google Play possam funcionar, mas sem comprometer a segurança e a privacidade do sistema operacional.

O GrapheneOS é um sistema operacional móvel baseado no Android Open Source Project que prioriza a segurança e a privacidade dos usuários. Ele oferece atualizações rápidas de segurança, recursos avançados de privacidade e um firewall integrado para proteger os dispositivos. O sistema operacional é projetado para garantir que recursos de segurança e privacidade não afetem negativamente a experiência do usuário. O GrapheneOS não inclui aplicativos e serviços do Google, É uma escolha confiável para aqueles que valorizam a privacidade e a segurança em seus dispositivos móveis.

Este é o instalador baseado em WebUSB para GrapheneOS e é a abordagem recomendada para a maioria dos usuários. https://grapheneos.org/install/web

O guia de instalação da linha de comando é a abordagem mais tradicional para instalar o GrapheneOS.

https://grapheneos.org/install/cli

https://grapheneos.org/

https://github.com/GrapheneOS

Pixel tem chip Titan M2 que leva o pixel outro nivel de segurança. https://www.androidauthority.com/titan-m2-google-3261547/

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"House" dos economistas e o Estado

Falta um gênio pra produzir um seriado tipo House só que com economistas. O House do seriado seria um austríaco é o "everybody lies" seria uma premissa segundo a qual o Estado é sempre a causa de todos os problemas.

Situações bem cabeludas poderiam ser apresentadas de maneira que parecesse muito que a causa era ganância ou o mau-caratismo dos agentes, mas na investigação quase sempre se descobriria que a causa era o Estado.

Parece ridículo, mas se eu descrevesse House assim aqui também pareceria. A execução é que importa.

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The Bitcoin Culture Festival is just around the corner, and we're excited to present our artists with physical artworks at the Cyphermunk House. In addition, we will be showcasing these pieces on our 2140 Auction Portal.

The "Culture of Code" gallery will be held at:

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Before the festival, you can read our latest article about this one-of-a-kind house here on Yakihonne.

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During the Bitcoin Culture Festival ART Gallery, you will have the opportunity to see the works of many talented Bitcoin artists. The sale will take place through our auction.

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notes on "Economic Action Beyond the Extent of the Market", Per Bylund

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7St6pCipCB0

Markets work by dividing labour, but that's not as easy as it seems in the Adam Smith's example of a pin factory, because

1. a pin factory is not a market, so there is some guidance and orientation, some sort of central planning, inside there that a market doesn't have;
2. it is not clear how exactly the production process will be divided, it is not obvious as in "you cut the thread, I plug the head".

Dividing the labour may produce efficiency, but it also makes each independent worker in the process more fragile, as they become dependent on the others.

This is partially solved by having a lot of different workers, so you do not depend on only one.

If you have many, however, they must agree on where one part of the production process starts and where it ends, otherwise one's outputs will not necessarily coincide with other's inputs, and everything is more-or-less broken.

That means some level of standardization is needed. And indeed the market has constant incentives to standardization.

The statist economist discourse about standardization is that only when the government comes with a law that creates some sort of standardization then economic development can flourish, but in fact the market creates standardization all the time. Some examples of standardization include:

• programming languages, operating systems, internet protocols, CPU architectures;
• plates, forks, knifes, glasses, tables, chairs, beds, mattresses, bathrooms;
• building with concrete, brick and mortar;
• money;
• musical instruments;
• light bulbs;
• CD, DVD, VHS formats and others alike;
• services that go into every production process, like lunch services, restaurants, bakeries, cleaning services, security services, secretaries, attendants, porters;
• multipurpose steel bars;
• practically any tool that normal people use and require a little experience to get going, like a drilling machine or a sanding machine; etc.

Of course it is not that you find standardization in all places. Specially when the market is smaller or new, standardization may have not arrived.

There remains the truth, however, that division of labour has the potential of doing good.

More than that: every time there are more than one worker doing the same job in the same place of a division of labour chain, there's incentive to create a new subdivision of labour.

From the fact that there are at least more than one person doing the same job as another in our society we must conclude that someone must come up with an insight about an efficient way to divide the labour between these workers (and probably actually implement it), that hasn't happened for all kinds of jobs.

But to come up with division of labour outside of a factory, some market actors must come up with a way of dividing the labour, actually, determining where will one labour stop and other start (and that almost always needs some adjustments and in fact extra labour to hit the tips), and also these actors must bear the uncertainty and fragility that division of labour brings when there are not a lot of different workers and standardization and all that.

In fact, when an entrepreneur comes with a radical new service to the market, a service that does not fit in the current standard of division of labour, he must explain to his potential buyers what is the service and how the buyer can benefit from it and what he will have to do to adapt its current production process to bear with that new service. That's has happened not long ago with

• services that take food orders from the internet and relay these to the restaurants;
• hostels for cheap accommodation for young travellers;
• Uber, Airbnb, services that take orders and bring homemade food from homes to consumers and similars;
• all kinds of software-as-a-service;
• electronic monitoring service for power generators;
• mining planning and mining planning software; and many other industry-specific services.

See also

• Profits, not wages, as the originary factor
• Per Bylund's insight

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Running a test, publishing a note in Obsidian to Nostr with 2 photos attached to ensure all works as planned.

Photo 1: L.A.B + Spirulina

Photo 2: A peek into the scope

D.

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litepub

A Go library that abstracts all the burdensome ActivityPub things and provides just the right amount of helpers necessary to integrate an existing website into the "fediverse" (what an odious name). Made for the gravity integration.

• https://godoc.org/github.com/fiatjaf/litepub

See also

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This is a test using frost bunker from Highlighter 🤞

chances of working = \~0.1

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Ripple and the problem of the decentralized commit

This is about Ryan Fugger's Ripple.

The summary is: unless everybody is good and well-connected at all times a transaction can always be left in a half-committed state, which creates confusion, erodes trust and benefits no one.

If you're unconvinced consider the following protocol flow:

1. A finds a route (A--B--C--D) between her and D somehow;
2. A "prepares" a payment to B, tells B to do the same with C and so on (to prepare means to give B a conditional IOU that will be valid as long as the full payment completes);
3. When the chain of prepared messages reaches D, D somehow "commits" the payment.
4. After the commit, A now really does owe B and so on, and D really knows it has been effectively paid by A (in the form of debt from C) so it can ship goods to A.

The most obvious (but wrong) way of structuring this would be for the entire payment chain to be dependent on the reveal of some secret. For example, the "prepare" messages could contain something like "I will pay you as long as you know p such that sha256(p) == h".

The payment flow then starts with D presenting A with an invoice that contains h, so D knows p, but no one else knows. A can then send the "prepare" message to B and B do the same until it reaches D.

When it reaches D, D can be sure that C will pay him because he knows p such that sha256(p) == h. He then reveals p to C, C now reveals it to B and B to A. When A gets it it has a proof that D has received his payment, therefore it is happy to settle it later with B and can prove to an external arbitrator that he has indeed paid D in case D doesn't deliver his products.

Issues with the naïve flow above

What if D never reveals p to C?

Then no one knows what happened. And then 10 years later he arrives at C's house (remember they are friends or have a trust relationship somehow) and demands his payment, and shows p to her in a piece of paper. Or worse: go directly to the court and shows C's message that says "I will pay you as long as you know p such that sha256(p) == h" (but with an actual number instead of "h") and the corresponding p. Now the judge has to decide in favor of D.

Now C was supposed to do the same with B, but C is not playing with this anymore, has lost all contact with B after they did their final settlement many years ago, no one was expecting this.

This clearly can't work. There must be a timeout for these payments.

What if we have a timeout?

Now what if we say the payment expires in one hour. D cannot hold the payment hostage and reveal p after 10 years. It must either reveal it before the timeout or conditional IOU will be void. Solves everything!

Except no, now it's the time we reach the most dark void of the protocol, the flaw that sucks its life into the abyss: subjectivity and ambiguity.

The big issue is that we don't have an independent judge to assert, for example, that D has indeed "revealed" p to C in time. C must acknowledge that voluntarily. C could do it using messages over the internet, but these messages are not reliable. C is not reliable. Clocks are not synchronized. Also if we now require C to confirm it has received p from D then the "prepare" message means nothing, as for D now just knowing p is not enough to claim before an arbitrator that C owes her -- because, again, D also must prove it has shown p to C before the timeout, therefore it needs a new signed acknowledgement from C, or from some other party.

Let's see a few examples.

Subjectivity and perverse incentives

D could send p to C, and C acknowledge it, but then when C goes to B and send it B will not acknowledge it, and claim it's past the time. Now C loses money.

Maybe C can not acknowledge it received anything from D before checking first with B? But B will have to check with A too! And it subverts the entire flow of the thing. And now A has a "proof of payment" (knowledge of p) without even having to acknowledge anything! In this case knowing p or not becomes meaningless as everybody knows p without acknowleding it to anyone else.

But even if A is honest and sends an "acknowledge" message to B, now B can just sit quiet and enjoy the credit it has just earned from A without ever acknowleding anything to C. It's perverted incentives in every step.

Ambiguity

But isn't this a protocol based on trust?, you ask, isn't C trusting that B will behave honestly already? Therefore if B is dishonest C just has to acknowledge his loss and break his chain of trust with B.

No, because C will not know what happened. B can say "I could have sent you an acknowledgement, but was waiting for A, and A didn't send anything" and C won't ever know if that was true. Or B could say "what? You didn't send me p at all", and that could be true. B could have been offline when A sent it, there could have been a broken connection or many other things, and B continues: "I was waiting for you to present me with p, but you didn't, therefore the payment timed out, you can't come here with p now, because now A won't accept it anymore from me". That could be true or could be false, who knows?

Therefore it is impossible for trust relationships and reputations to be maintained in such a system without "good fences".[^ln-solution][^ln-issue]

[^ln-solution]: The Lightning Network has a solution for the problem of the decentralized commit. [^ln-issue]: Ironically this same ambiguity problem is being faced by the Lightning Network community when trying to create a reputation/payment system to prevent routing abuses. It seems simple when you first think about it: "let each node manage its own trust", but in fact it is somewhat impossible.