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I don't believe in "vibe coding" – it's just the newest Silicon Valley fad trying to give meaning to their latest favorite technology, LLMs. We've seen this pattern before with blockchain, when suddenly Non Fungible Tokens appeared, followed by Web3 startups promising to revolutionize everything from social media to supply chains. VCs couldn't throw money fast enough at anything with "decentralized" (in name only) in the pitch deck. Andreessen Horowitz launched billion-dollar crypto funds, while Y Combinator batches filled with blockchain startups promising to be "Uber for X, but on the blockchain."

The metaverse mania followed, with Meta betting its future on digital worlds where we'd supposedly hang out as legless avatars. Decentralized (in name only) autonomous organizations emerged as the next big thing – supposedly democratic internet communities that ended up being the next scam for quick money.

Then came the inevitable collapse. The FTX implosion in late 2022 revealed fraud, Luna/Terra's death spiral wiped out billions (including my ten thousand dollars), while Celsius and BlockFi froze customer assets before bankruptcy.

By 2023, crypto winter had fully set in. The SEC started aggressive enforcement actions, while users realized that blockchain technology had delivered almost no practical value despite a decade of promises.

Blockchain's promises tapped into fundamental human desires – decentralization resonated with a generation disillusioned by traditional institutions. Evangelists presented a utopian vision of freedom from centralized control. Perhaps most significantly, crypto offered a sense of meaning in an increasingly abstract world, making the clear signs of scams harder to notice.

The technology itself had failed to solve any real-world problems at scale. By 2024, the once-mighty crypto ecosystem had become a cautionary tale. Venture firms quietly scrubbed blockchain references from their websites while founders pivoted to AI and large language models.

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Most reading this are likely fellow bitcoiners and nostr users who understand that Bitcoin is blockchain's only valid use case. But I shared that painful history because I believe the AI-hype cycle will follow the same trajectory.

Just like with blockchain, we're now seeing VCs who once couldn't stop talking about "Web3" falling over themselves to fund anything with "AI" in the pitch deck. The buzzwords have simply changed from "decentralized" to "intelligent."

"Vibe coding" is the perfect example – a trendy name for what is essentially just fuzzy instructions to LLMs. Developers who've spent years honing programming skills are now supposed to believe that "vibing" with an AI is somehow a legitimate methodology.

This might be controversial to some, but obvious to others:

Formal, context-free grammar will always remain essential for building precise systems, regardless of how advanced natural language technology becomes

The mathematical precision of programming languages provides a foundation that human language's ambiguity can never replace. Programming requires precision – languages, compilers, and processors operate on explicit instructions, not vibes. What "vibe coding" advocates miss is that beneath every AI-generated snippet lies the same deterministic rules that have always governed computation.

LLMs don't understand code in any meaningful sense—they've just ingested enormous datasets of human-written code and can predict patterns. When they "work," it's because they've seen similar patterns before, not because they comprehend the underlying logic.

This creates a dangerous dependency. Junior developers "vibing" with LLMs might get working code without understanding the fundamental principles. When something breaks in production, they'll lack the knowledge to fix it.

Even experienced developers can find themselves in treacherous territory when relying too heavily on LLM-generated code. What starts as a productivity boost can transform into a dependency crutch.

The real danger isn't just technical limitations, but the false confidence it instills. Developers begin to believe they understand systems they've merely instructed an AI to generate – fundamentally different from understanding code you've written yourself.

We're already seeing the warning signs: projects cobbled together with LLM-generated code that work initially but become maintenance nightmares when requirements change or edge cases emerge.

The venture capital money is flowing exactly as it did with blockchain. Anthropic raised billions, OpenAI is valued astronomically despite minimal revenue, and countless others are competing to build ever-larger models with vague promises. Every startup now claims to be "AI-powered" regardless of whether it makes sense.

Don't get me wrong—there's genuine innovation happening in AI research. But "vibe coding" isn't it. It's a marketing term designed to make fuzzy prompting sound revolutionary.

Cursor perfectly embodies this AI hype cycle. It's an AI-enhanced code editor built on VS Code that promises to revolutionize programming by letting you "chat with your codebase." Just like blockchain startups promised to "revolutionize" industries, Cursor promises to transform development by adding LLM capabilities.

Yes, Cursor can be genuinely helpful. It can explain unfamiliar code, suggest completions, and help debug simple issues. After trying it for just an hour, I found the autocomplete to be MAGICAL for simple refactoring and basic functionality.

But the marketing goes far beyond reality. The suggestion that you can simply describe what you want and get production-ready code is dangerously misleading. What you get are approximations with:

• Security vulnerabilities the model doesn't understand
• Edge cases it hasn't considered
• Performance implications it can't reason about
• Dependency conflicts it has no way to foresee

The most concerning aspect is how such tools are marketed to beginners as shortcuts around learning fundamentals. "Why spend years learning to code when you can just tell AI what you want?" This is reminiscent of how crypto was sold as a get-rich-quick scheme requiring no actual understanding.

When you "vibe code" with an AI, you're not eliminating complexity—you're outsourcing understanding to a black box. This creates developers who can prompt but not program, who can generate but not comprehend.

The real utility of LLMs in development is in augmenting existing workflows:

• Explaining unfamiliar codebases
• Generating boilerplate for well-understood patterns
• Suggesting implementations that a developer evaluates critically
• Assisting with documentation and testing

These uses involve the model as a subordinate assistant to a knowledgeable developer, not as a replacement for expertise. This is where the technology adds value—as a sophisticated tool in skilled hands.

Cursor is just a better hammer, not a replacement for understanding what you're building. The actual value emerges when used by developers who understand what happens beneath the abstractions. They can recognize when AI suggestions make sense and when they don't because they have the fundamental knowledge to evaluate output critically.

This is precisely where the "vibe coding" narrative falls apart.

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O conceito de Megablock propõe uma nova maneira de medir o tempo dentro do ecossistema Bitcoin. Assim como usamos décadas, séculos e milênios para medir períodos históricos na sociedade humana, o Bitcoin pode ser dividido em Megablocks, cada um representando 1 milhão de blocos minerados.

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1. Introdução

O Bitcoin opera em um sistema baseado na mineração de blocos, onde um novo bloco é adicionado à blockchain (ou timechain) aproximadamente a cada 10 minutos. A contagem de tempo tradicional, baseada em calendários solares e lunares, não se aplica diretamente ao Bitcoin, que funciona de maneira independente das convenções temporais humanas.

A proposta do Megablock surge como uma alternativa para medir o progresso da rede Bitcoin, dividindo sua existência em unidades de 1 milhão de blocos, permitindo uma estruturação do tempo no contexto da blockchain. Entretanto, diferentemente de medidas fixas de tempo, como anos e séculos, o tempo de um Megablock futuro não pode ser previsto com exatidão, pois variações no hashrate e ajustes de dificuldade fazem com que o tempo real de mineração flutue ao longo dos anos.

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2. Definição do Megablock

2.1 O que é um Megablock?

Um Megablock é uma unidade de tempo no Bitcoin definida por um ciclo de 1.000.000 de blocos minerados. Com a taxa de geração de blocos mantida em 10 minutos por bloco, podemos estimar:

1 Megablock ≈ 1.000.000×10 minutos = 10.000.000 minutos = 166.666,7 horas = 6.944,4 dias ≈ 19 anos

Entretanto, dados históricos mostram que a média real de tempo por bloco tem sido levemente inferior a 10 minutos. Ao analisar os últimos 800.000 blocos, percebemos que cada 100.000 blocos foram minerados, em média, 1 a 2 meses mais rápido do que o previsto. Com variações indo de 2 dias a 3 meses de diferença. Esse ajuste pode continuar mudando conforme o hashrate cresce ou desacelera

Isso significa que o Megablock não deve ser usado como uma métrica exata para previsões futuras baseadas no calendário humano, (apenas aproximações e estimativas) pois sua duração pode variar ao longo do tempo. No entanto, essa variação não compromete sua função como uma unidade de tempo já decorrido. O conceito de Megablock continua sendo uma referência sólida para estruturar períodos históricos dentro da blockchain do Bitcoin. Independentemente da velocidade futura da mineração, 1 milhão de blocos sempre será igual a 1 milhão de blocos.

2.2 Estrutura dos Megablocks ao longo da história do Bitcoin

| Megablock | Início (Bloco) | Fim (Bloco) | Ano Estimado (margem de erro: ±2 anos) | | ---------------- | ------------------ | --------------- | ------------------------------------------ | | 1º Megablock | 0 | 1.000.000 | 2009 ~ 2027 | | 2º Megablock | 1.000.001 | 2.000.000 | 2027 ~ 2045 | | 3º Megablock | 2.000.001 | 3.000.000 | 2045 ~ 2064 | | 4º Megablock | 3.000.001 | 4.000.000 | 2064 ~ 2082 | | 5º Megablock | 4.000.001 | 5.000.000 | 2082 ~ 2099 | | 6º Megablock | 5.000.001 | 6.000.000 | 2099 ~ 2117 | | 7º Megablock | 6.000.001 | 7.000.000 | 2117 ~ 2136 |

• Nota sobre o primeiro Megablock: Do Bloco Gênese (0) ao Bloco 1.000.000, serão minerados 1.000.001 blocos, pois o Bloco 0 também é contado. O milionésimo bloco será, na realidade, o de número 999.999. Nos Megablocks subsequentes, a contagem será exatamente de 1.000.000 de blocos cada.

O fornecimento de Bitcoin passará por 6 Megablocks completos antes de atingir seu total de 21 milhões de BTC, previsto para acontecer no Bloco 6.930.000 (7º Megablock), quando a última fração de BTC será minerada.

Se essa tendência da média de tempo por bloco ser ligeiramente inferior a 10 minutos continuar, o último bloco com recompensa pode ser minerado entre 2135 e 2138, antes da previsão original de 2140.

De qualquer forma, o Megablock não se limita ao fornecimento de novas moedas. O último bloco com emissão de BTC será o 6.930.000, mas a blockchain continuará existindo indefinidamente.

Após a última emissão, os mineradores não receberão mais novas moedas como recompensa de bloco, mas continuarão garantindo a segurança da rede apenas com as taxas de transação. Dessa forma, novos Megablocks continuarão a ser formados, mantendo o padrão de 1.000.000 de blocos por unidade de tempo.

Assim como o 1º Megablock marca a era inicial do Bitcoin com sua fase de emissão mais intensa, os Megablocks após o fim da emissão representarão uma nova era da rede, onde a segurança será mantida puramente por incentivos de taxas de transação. Isso reforça que o tempo no Bitcoin continua sendo medido em blocos, e não em moedas emitidas.

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3. Benefícios do Conceito de Megablock

3.1 Estruturação do Tempo Já Decorrido

Os Megablocks permitem que os Bitcoiners analisem a evolução da rede com uma métrica clara e baseada no próprio protocolo, estruturando os períodos históricos do Bitcoin.

3.2 Comparação com Unidades Temporais Humanas

Assim como temos décadas, séculos e milênios, podemos organizar a história do Bitcoin com Megablocks, criando marcos temporais claros dentro da blockchain:

• 1 Megablock ≈ 17 a 19 anos (equivalente a uma “geração” no tempo humano)
• 210.000 blocos = ~4 anos (ciclo de halving do Bitcoin)

3.3 Aplicação na História do Bitcoin

Podemos usar Megablocks para marcar eventos históricos importantes da rede:

• O 1º Megablock (2009 ~ 2026/2028) engloba a criação do Bitcoin, os primeiros halvings e a adoção institucional.
• O 2º Megablock (2027 ~ 2044/2046) verá um Bitcoin muito mais escasso, possivelmente consolidado como reserva de valor global.
• O 3º Megablock (2045 ~ 2062/2064) pode ser uma era de hiperbitcoinização, onde a economia gira inteiramente em torno do BTC.

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4. Conclusão

O Megablock é uma proposta baseada na matemática da rede para medir o tempo já decorrido no Bitcoin, dividindo sua história em unidades de 1 milhão de blocos minerados. Essa unidade de tempo permite que Bitcoiners acompanhem o desenvolvimento e registrem a história da rede de maneira organizada e independente dos ciclos arbitrários do calendário humano.

Estamos atualmente formando o Primeiro Megablock, assim como estamos vivendo e construindo a década de 2020 e o século XXI. Esse conceito pode se tornar uma métrica fundamental para o estudo da história do Bitcoin, reforçando a ideia de que no Bitcoin, o tempo é medido em blocos, não em relógios.

Você já imaginou como será o Bitcoin no 3º ou 4º Megablock?

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Wir werden nicht zulassen, dass technisch manches möglich ist, \ aber der Staat es nicht nutzt. \ Angela Merkel

Die Modalverben zu erklären, ist im Deutschunterricht manchmal nicht ganz einfach. Nicht alle Fremdsprachen unterscheiden zum Beispiel bei der Frage nach einer Möglichkeit gleichermaßen zwischen «können» im Sinne von «die Gelegenheit, Kenntnis oder Fähigkeit haben» und «dürfen» als «die Erlaubnis oder Berechtigung haben». Das spanische Wort «poder» etwa steht für beides.

Ebenso ist vielen Schülern auf den ersten Blick nicht recht klar, dass das logische Gegenteil von «müssen» nicht unbedingt «nicht müssen» ist, sondern vielmehr «nicht dürfen». An den Verkehrsschildern lässt sich so etwas meistens recht gut erklären: Manchmal muss man abbiegen, aber manchmal darf man eben nicht.

Dieses Beispiel soll ein wenig die Verwirrungstaktik veranschaulichen, die in der Politik gerne verwendet wird, um unpopuläre oder restriktive Maßnahmen Stück für Stück einzuführen. Zuerst ist etwas einfach innovativ und bringt viele Vorteile. Vor allem ist es freiwillig, jeder kann selber entscheiden, niemand muss mitmachen. Später kann man zunehmend weniger Alternativen wählen, weil sie verschwinden, und irgendwann verwandelt sich alles andere in «nicht dürfen» – die Maßnahme ist obligatorisch.

Um die Durchsetzung derartiger Initiativen strategisch zu unterstützen und nett zu verpacken, gibt es Lobbyisten, gerne auch NGOs genannt. Dass das «NG» am Anfang dieser Abkürzung übersetzt «Nicht-Regierungs-» bedeutet, ist ein Anachronismus. Das war vielleicht früher einmal so, heute ist eher das Gegenteil gemeint.

In unserer modernen Zeit wird enorm viel Lobbyarbeit für die Digitalisierung praktisch sämtlicher Lebensbereiche aufgewendet. Was das auf dem Sektor der Mobilität bedeuten kann, haben wir diese Woche anhand aktueller Entwicklungen in Spanien beleuchtet. Begründet teilweise mit Vorgaben der Europäischen Union arbeitet man dort fleißig an einer «neuen Mobilität», basierend auf «intelligenter» technologischer Infrastruktur. Derartige Anwandlungen wurden auch schon als «Technofeudalismus» angeprangert.

Nationale Zugangspunkte für Mobilitätsdaten im Sinne der EU gibt es nicht nur in allen Mitgliedsländern, sondern auch in der Schweiz und in Großbritannien. Das Vereinigte Königreich beteiligt sich darüber hinaus an anderen EU-Projekten für digitale Überwachungs- und Kontrollmaßnahmen, wie dem biometrischen Identifizierungssystem für «nachhaltigen Verkehr und Tourismus».

Natürlich marschiert auch Deutschland stracks und euphorisch in Richtung digitaler Zukunft. Ohne vernetzte Mobilität und einen «verlässlichen Zugang zu Daten, einschließlich Echtzeitdaten» komme man in der Verkehrsplanung und -steuerung nicht aus, erklärt die Regierung. Der Interessenverband der IT-Dienstleister Bitkom will «die digitale Transformation der deutschen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung vorantreiben». Dazu bewirbt er unter anderem die Konzepte Smart City, Smart Region und Smart Country und behauptet, deutsche Großstädte «setzen bei Mobilität voll auf Digitalisierung».

Es steht zu befürchten, dass das umfassende Sammeln, Verarbeiten und Vernetzen von Daten, das angeblich die Menschen unterstützen soll (und theoretisch ja auch könnte), eher dazu benutzt wird, sie zu kontrollieren und zu manipulieren. Je elektrischer und digitaler unsere Umgebung wird, desto größer sind diese Möglichkeiten. Im Ergebnis könnten solche Prozesse den Bürger nicht nur einschränken oder überflüssig machen, sondern in mancherlei Hinsicht regelrecht abschalten. Eine gesunde Skepsis ist also geboten.

[Titelbild: Pixabay]

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Dieser Beitrag wurde mit dem Pareto-Client geschrieben. Er ist zuerst auf Transition News erschienen.

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19. März 2025

🔐 1. SHA-256 is Quantum-Resistant

Bitcoin’s proof-of-work mechanism relies on SHA-256, a hashing algorithm. Even with a powerful quantum computer, SHA-256 remains secure because:

• Quantum computers excel at factoring large numbers (Shor’s Algorithm).
• However, SHA-256 is a one-way function, meaning there's no known quantum algorithm that can efficiently reverse it.
• Grover’s Algorithm (which theoretically speeds up brute force attacks) would still require 2¹²⁸ operations to break SHA-256 – far beyond practical reach.

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🔑 2. Public Key Vulnerability – But Only If You Reuse Addresses

Bitcoin uses Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) to generate keys.

• A quantum computer could use Shor’s Algorithm to break SECP256K1, the curve Bitcoin uses.
• If you never reuse addresses, it is an additional security element
• 🔑 1. Bitcoin Addresses Are NOT Public Keys

Many people assume a Bitcoin address is the public key—this is wrong.

• When you receive Bitcoin, it is sent to a hashed public key (the Bitcoin address).
• The actual public key is never exposed because it is the Bitcoin Adress who addresses the Public Key which never reveals the creation of a public key by a spend
• Bitcoin uses Pay-to-Public-Key-Hash (P2PKH) or newer methods like Pay-to-Witness-Public-Key-Hash (P2WPKH), which add extra layers of security.

🕵️♂️ 2.1 The Public Key Never Appears

• When you send Bitcoin, your wallet creates a digital signature.
• This signature uses the private key to prove ownership.
• The Bitcoin address is revealed and creates the Public Key
• The public key remains hidden inside the Bitcoin script and Merkle tree.

This means: ✔ The public key is never exposed. ✔ Quantum attackers have nothing to target, attacking a Bitcoin Address is a zero value game.

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🔄 3. Bitcoin Can Upgrade

Even if quantum computers eventually become a real threat:

• Bitcoin developers can upgrade to quantum-safe cryptography (e.g., lattice-based cryptography or post-quantum signatures like Dilithium).
• Bitcoin’s decentralized nature ensures a network-wide soft fork or hard fork could transition to quantum-resistant keys.

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⏳ 4. The 10-Minute Block Rule as a Security Feature

• Bitcoin’s network operates on a 10-minute block interval, meaning:Even if an attacker had immense computational power (like a quantum computer), they could only attempt an attack every 10 minutes.Unlike traditional encryption, where a hacker could continuously brute-force keys, Bitcoin’s system resets the challenge with every new block.This limits the window of opportunity for quantum attacks.

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🎯 5. Quantum Attack Needs to Solve a Block in Real-Time

• A quantum attacker must solve the cryptographic puzzle (Proof of Work) in under 10 minutes.
• The problem? Any slight error changes the hash completely, meaning:If the quantum computer makes a mistake (even 0.0001% probability), the entire attack fails.Quantum decoherence (loss of qubit stability) makes error correction a massive challenge.The computational cost of recovering from an incorrect hash is still incredibly high.

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⚡ 6. Network Resilience – Even if a Block Is Hacked

• Even if a quantum computer somehow solved a block instantly:The network would quickly recognize and reject invalid transactions.Other miners would continue mining under normal cryptographic rules.51% Attack? The attacker would need to consistently beat the entire Bitcoin network, which is not sustainable.

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🔄 7. The Logarithmic Difficulty Adjustment Neutralizes Threats

• Bitcoin adjusts mining difficulty every 2016 blocks (\~2 weeks).
• If quantum miners appeared and suddenly started solving blocks too quickly, the difficulty would adjust upward, making attacks significantly harder.
• This self-correcting mechanism ensures that even quantum computers wouldn't easily overpower the network.

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🔥 Final Verdict: Quantum Computers Are Too Slow for Bitcoin

✔ The 10-minute rule limits attack frequency – quantum computers can’t keep up.

✔ Any slight miscalculation ruins the attack, resetting all progress.

✔ Bitcoin’s difficulty adjustment would react, neutralizing quantum advantages.

Even if quantum computers reach their theoretical potential, Bitcoin’s game theory and design make it incredibly resistant. 🚀

@ 3aaa459b:f67ab822

How Do You Use Work Zaps on Nostr?

Nostr is quickly becoming the go-to place for censorship-resistant social networking, and work zaps are emerging as a powerful way to directly reward useful contributions. Whether you're hiring, offering services, or just appreciating good work, work zaps change the game.

So, how do you use work zaps? Vote below and share your thoughts!

Poll Options:

1️⃣ Hiring & Paying for Work – I use zaps to pay people for gigs, content, or tasks.
2️⃣ Earning for My Work – I provide services or create content and get zapped for it.
3️⃣ Tipping & Appreciation – I zap others to encourage great work, but not as payment.
4️⃣ HODLing & Watching – I like the concept but haven't used work zaps yet.

Drop a comment with your experience, and let’s see how work zaps are shaping the future of value-for-value payments! ⚡

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A few days ago, on March 20th 2025 one of the most important releases of the year in video games has taken place - Xenoblade Chronicles X! A few other games came out too and we'll talk about those this time while @Dielan@shitposter.world has time to get through the new Xenoblade.

Some links to stuff we talked about:

• EA Open Source & GPL'd C&C
• Lying VAs called out by SC
• PC gamer said something reasonable for once re: asscreed

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Bald werde es verboten, alleine im Auto zu fahren, konnte man dieser Tage in verschiedenen spanischen Medien lesen. Die nationale Verkehrsbehörde (Dirección General de Tráfico, kurz DGT) werde Alleinfahrern das Leben schwer machen, wurde gemeldet. Konkret erörtere die Generaldirektion geeignete Sanktionen für Personen, die ohne Beifahrer im Privatauto unterwegs seien.

Das Alleinfahren sei zunehmend verpönt und ein Mentalitätswandel notwendig, hieß es. Dieser «Luxus» stehe im Widerspruch zu den Maßnahmen gegen Umweltverschmutzung, die in allen europäischen Ländern gefördert würden. In Frankreich sei es «bereits verboten, in der Hauptstadt allein zu fahren», behauptete Noticiastrabajo Huffpost in einer Zwischenüberschrift. Nur um dann im Text zu konkretisieren, dass die sogenannte «Umweltspur» auf der Pariser Ringautobahn gemeint war, die für Busse, Taxis und Fahrgemeinschaften reserviert ist. Ab Mai werden Verstöße dagegen mit einem Bußgeld geahndet.

Die DGT jedenfalls wolle bei der Umsetzung derartiger Maßnahmen nicht hinterherhinken. Diese Medienberichte, inklusive des angeblich bevorstehenden Verbots, beriefen sich auf Aussagen des Generaldirektors der Behörde, Pere Navarro, beim Mobilitätskongress Global Mobility Call im November letzten Jahres, wo es um «nachhaltige Mobilität» ging. Aus diesem Kontext stammt auch Navarros Warnung: «Die Zukunft des Verkehrs ist geteilt oder es gibt keine».

Die «Faktenchecker» kamen der Generaldirektion prompt zu Hilfe. Die DGT habe derlei Behauptungen zurückgewiesen und klargestellt, dass es keine Pläne gebe, Fahrten mit nur einer Person im Auto zu verbieten oder zu bestrafen. Bei solchen Meldungen handele es sich um Fake News. Teilweise wurde der Vorsitzende der spanischen «Rechtsaußen»-Partei Vox, Santiago Abascal, der Urheberschaft bezichtigt, weil er einen entsprechenden Artikel von La Gaceta kommentiert hatte.

Der Beschwichtigungsversuch der Art «niemand hat die Absicht» ist dabei erfahrungsgemäß eher ein Alarmzeichen als eine Beruhigung. Walter Ulbrichts Leugnung einer geplanten Berliner Mauer vom Juni 1961 ist vielen genauso in Erinnerung wie die Fake News-Warnungen des deutschen Bundesgesundheitsministeriums bezüglich Lockdowns im März 2020 oder diverse Äußerungen zu einer Impfpflicht ab 2020.

Aber Aufregung hin, Dementis her: Die Pressemitteilung der DGT zu dem Mobilitätskongress enthält in Wahrheit viel interessantere Informationen als «nur» einen Appell an den «guten» Bürger wegen der Bemühungen um die Lebensqualität in Großstädten oder einen möglichen obligatorischen Abschied vom Alleinfahren. Allerdings werden diese Details von Medien und sogenannten Faktencheckern geflissentlich übersehen, obwohl sie keineswegs versteckt sind. Die Auskünfte sind sehr aufschlussreich, wenn man genauer hinschaut.

Digitalisierung ist der Schlüssel für Kontrolle

Auf dem Kongress stellte die Verkehrsbehörde ihre Initiativen zur Förderung der «neuen Mobilität» vor, deren Priorität Sicherheit und Effizienz sei. Die vier konkreten Ansätze haben alle mit Digitalisierung, Daten, Überwachung und Kontrolle im großen Stil zu tun und werden unter dem Euphemismus der «öffentlich-privaten Partnerschaft» angepriesen. Auch lassen sie die transhumanistische Idee vom unzulänglichen Menschen erkennen, dessen Fehler durch «intelligente» technologische Infrastruktur kompensiert werden müssten.

Die Chefin des Bereichs «Verkehrsüberwachung» erklärte die Funktion des spanischen National Access Point (NAP), wobei sie betonte, wie wichtig Verkehrs- und Infrastrukturinformationen in Echtzeit seien. Der NAP ist «eine essenzielle Web-Applikation, die unter EU-Mandat erstellt wurde», kann man auf der Website der DGT nachlesen.

Das Mandat meint Regelungen zu einem einheitlichen europäischen Verkehrsraum, mit denen die Union mindestens seit 2010 den Aufbau einer digitalen Architektur mit offenen Schnittstellen betreibt. Damit begründet man auch «umfassende Datenbereitstellungspflichten im Bereich multimodaler Reiseinformationen». Jeder Mitgliedstaat musste einen NAP, also einen nationalen Zugangspunkt einrichten, der Zugang zu statischen und dynamischen Reise- und Verkehrsdaten verschiedener Verkehrsträger ermöglicht.

Diese Entwicklung ist heute schon weit fortgeschritten, auch und besonders in Spanien. Auf besagtem Kongress erläuterte die Leiterin des Bereichs «Telematik» die Plattform «DGT 3.0». Diese werde als Integrator aller Informationen genutzt, die von den verschiedenen öffentlichen und privaten Systemen, die Teil der Mobilität sind, bereitgestellt werden.

Es handele sich um eine Vermittlungsplattform zwischen Akteuren wie Fahrzeugherstellern, Anbietern von Navigationsdiensten oder Kommunen und dem Endnutzer, der die Verkehrswege benutzt. Alle seien auf Basis des Internets der Dinge (IOT) anonym verbunden, «um der vernetzten Gemeinschaft wertvolle Informationen zu liefern oder diese zu nutzen».

So sei DGT 3.0 «ein Zugangspunkt für einzigartige, kostenlose und genaue Echtzeitinformationen über das Geschehen auf den Straßen und in den Städten». Damit lasse sich der Verkehr nachhaltiger und vernetzter gestalten. Beispielsweise würden die Karten des Produktpartners Google dank der DGT-Daten 50 Millionen Mal pro Tag aktualisiert.

Des Weiteren informiert die Verkehrsbehörde über ihr SCADA-Projekt. Die Abkürzung steht für Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, zu deutsch etwa: Kontrollierte Steuerung und Datenerfassung. Mit SCADA kombiniert man Software und Hardware, um automatisierte Systeme zur Überwachung und Steuerung technischer Prozesse zu schaffen. Das SCADA-Projekt der DGT wird von Indra entwickelt, einem spanischen Beratungskonzern aus den Bereichen Sicherheit & Militär, Energie, Transport, Telekommunikation und Gesundheitsinformation.

Das SCADA-System der Behörde umfasse auch eine Videostreaming- und Videoaufzeichnungsplattform, die das Hochladen in die Cloud in Echtzeit ermöglicht, wie Indra erklärt. Dabei gehe es um Bilder, die von Überwachungskameras an Straßen aufgenommen wurden, sowie um Videos aus DGT-Hubschraubern und Drohnen. Ziel sei es, «die sichere Weitergabe von Videos an Dritte sowie die kontinuierliche Aufzeichnung und Speicherung von Bildern zur möglichen Analyse und späteren Nutzung zu ermöglichen».

Letzteres klingt sehr nach biometrischer Erkennung und Auswertung durch künstliche Intelligenz. Für eine bessere Datenübertragung wird derzeit die Glasfaserverkabelung entlang der Landstraßen und Autobahnen ausgebaut. Mit der Cloud sind die Amazon Web Services (AWS) gemeint, die spanischen Daten gehen somit direkt zu einem US-amerikanischen «Big Data»-Unternehmen.

Das Thema «autonomes Fahren», also Fahren ohne Zutun des Menschen, bildet den Abschluss der Betrachtungen der DGT. Zusammen mit dem Interessenverband der Automobilindustrie ANFAC (Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Automóviles y Camiones) sprach man auf dem Kongress über Strategien und Perspektiven in diesem Bereich. Die Lobbyisten hoffen noch in diesem Jahr 2025 auf einen normativen Rahmen zur erweiterten Unterstützung autonomer Technologien.

Wenn man derartige Informationen im Zusammenhang betrachtet, bekommt man eine Idee davon, warum zunehmend alles elektrisch und digital werden soll. Umwelt- und Mobilitätsprobleme in Städten, wie Luftverschmutzung, Lärmbelästigung, Platzmangel oder Staus, sind eine Sache. Mit dem Argument «emissionslos» wird jedoch eine Referenz zum CO2 und dem «menschengemachten Klimawandel» hergestellt, die Emotionen triggert. Und damit wird so ziemlich alles verkauft.

Letztlich aber gilt: Je elektrischer und digitaler unsere Umgebung wird und je freigiebiger wir mit unseren Daten jeder Art sind, desto besser werden wir kontrollier-, steuer- und sogar abschaltbar. Irgendwann entscheiden KI-basierte Algorithmen, ob, wann, wie, wohin und mit wem wir uns bewegen dürfen. Über einen 15-Minuten-Radius geht dann möglicherweise nichts hinaus. Die Projekte auf diesem Weg sind ernst zu nehmen, real und schon weit fortgeschritten.

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Was nützt die schönste Schuldenbremse, wenn der Russe vor der Tür steht? \ Wir können uns verteidigen lernen oder alle Russisch lernen. \ Jens Spahn

In der Politik ist buchstäblich keine Idee zu riskant, kein Mittel zu schäbig und keine Lüge zu dreist, als dass sie nicht benutzt würden. Aber der Clou ist, dass diese Masche immer noch funktioniert, wenn nicht sogar immer besser. Ist das alles wirklich so schwer zu durchschauen? Mir fehlen langsam die Worte.

Aktuell werden sowohl in der Europäischen Union als auch in Deutschland riesige Milliardenpakete für die Aufrüstung – also für die Rüstungsindustrie – geschnürt. Die EU will 800 Milliarden Euro locker machen, in Deutschland sollen es 500 Milliarden «Sondervermögen» sein. Verteidigung nennen das unsere «Führer», innerhalb der Union und auch an «unserer Ostflanke», der Ukraine.

Das nötige Feindbild konnte inzwischen signifikant erweitert werden. Schuld an allem und zudem gefährlich ist nicht mehr nur Putin, sondern jetzt auch Trump. Europa müsse sich sowohl gegen Russland als auch gegen die USA schützen und rüsten, wird uns eingetrichtert.

Und während durch Diplomatie genau dieser beiden Staaten gerade endlich mal Bewegung in die Bemühungen um einen Frieden oder wenigstens einen Waffenstillstand in der Ukraine kommt, rasselt man im moralisch überlegenen Zeigefinger-Europa so richtig mit dem Säbel.

Begleitet und gestützt wird der ganze Prozess – wie sollte es anders sein – von den «Qualitätsmedien». Dass Russland einen Angriff auf «Europa» plant, weiß nicht nur der deutsche Verteidigungsminister (und mit Abstand beliebteste Politiker) Pistorius, sondern dank ihnen auch jedes Kind. Uns bleiben nur noch wenige Jahre. Zum Glück bereitet sich die Bundeswehr schon sehr konkret auf einen Krieg vor.

Die FAZ und Corona-Gesundheitsminister Spahn markieren einen traurigen Höhepunkt. Hier haben sich «politische und publizistische Verantwortungslosigkeit propagandistisch gegenseitig befruchtet», wie es bei den NachDenkSeiten heißt. Die Aussage Spahns in dem Interview, «der Russe steht vor der Tür», ist das eine. Die Zeitung verschärfte die Sache jedoch, indem sie das Zitat explizit in den Titel übernahm, der in einer ersten Version scheinbar zu harmlos war.

Eine große Mehrheit der deutschen Bevölkerung findet Aufrüstung und mehr Schulden toll, wie ARD und ZDF sehr passend ermittelt haben wollen. Ähnliches gelte für eine noch stärkere militärische Unterstützung der Ukraine. Etwas skeptischer seien die Befragten bezüglich der Entsendung von Bundeswehrsoldaten dorthin, aber immerhin etwa fifty-fifty.

Eigentlich ist jedoch die Meinung der Menschen in «unseren Demokratien» irrelevant. Sowohl in der Europäischen Union als auch in Deutschland sind die «Eliten» offenbar der Ansicht, der Souverän habe in Fragen von Krieg und Frieden sowie von aberwitzigen astronomischen Schulden kein Wörtchen mitzureden. Frau von der Leyen möchte über 150 Milliarden aus dem Gesamtpaket unter Verwendung von Artikel 122 des EU-Vertrags ohne das Europäische Parlament entscheiden – wenn auch nicht völlig kritiklos.

In Deutschland wollen CDU/CSU und SPD zur Aufweichung der «Schuldenbremse» mehrere Änderungen des Grundgesetzes durch das abgewählte Parlament peitschen. Dieser Versuch, mit dem alten Bundestag eine Zweidrittelmehrheit zu erzielen, die im neuen nicht mehr gegeben wäre, ist mindestens verfassungsrechtlich umstritten.

Das Manöver scheint aber zu funktionieren. Heute haben die Grünen zugestimmt, nachdem Kanzlerkandidat Merz läppische 100 Milliarden für «irgendwas mit Klima» zugesichert hatte. Die Abstimmung im Plenum soll am kommenden Dienstag erfolgen – nur eine Woche, bevor sich der neu gewählte Bundestag konstituieren wird.

Interessant sind die Argumente, die BlackRocker Merz für seine Attacke auf Grundgesetz und Demokratie ins Feld führt. Abgesehen von der angeblichen Eile, «unsere Verteidigungsfähigkeit deutlich zu erhöhen» (ausgelöst unter anderem durch «die Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz und die Ereignisse im Weißen Haus»), ließ uns der CDU-Chef wissen, dass Deutschland einfach auf die internationale Bühne zurück müsse. Merz schwadronierte gefährlich mehrdeutig:

«Die ganze Welt schaut in diesen Tagen und Wochen auf Deutschland. Wir haben in der Europäischen Union und auf der Welt eine Aufgabe, die weit über die Grenzen unseres eigenen Landes hinausgeht.»

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Com o crescimento acelerado da indústria de jogos online, novos players têm surgido para transformar a maneira como nos divertimos na internet. Um dos maiores nomes dessa revolução é a plataforma 5597, que se destaca pela sua diversidade de jogos, funcionalidades modernas e foco na experiência do usuário. Se você está em busca de uma plataforma que ofereça qualidade, diversão e segurança, a 5597 é uma das opções mais atraentes do mercado. Neste artigo, vamos apresentar a plataforma 5597, explorar os jogos que ela oferece e como ela proporciona uma experiência única para seus usuários.

Introdução à Plataforma 5597 A 5597 foi criada para ser uma plataforma de entretenimento digital acessível e inovadora, que coloca o jogador no centro de sua experiência. Seu layout simples e eficiente facilita a navegação, permitindo que os usuários acessem rapidamente os jogos de sua escolha, independentemente do dispositivo utilizado. O design clean da plataforma proporciona uma navegação sem obstáculos, permitindo uma experiência fluida e sem complicações.

Além disso, a plataforma é totalmente compatível com dispositivos móveis e desktops, o que oferece flexibilidade aos jogadores. Não importa onde você esteja, a 5597 oferece a possibilidade de se conectar e jogar a qualquer momento, tornando a diversão mais acessível do que nunca.

A segurança também é uma prioridade na plataforma 5597. Com tecnologia de criptografia avançada, os dados dos jogadores são protegidos, o que garante uma experiência sem preocupações. Além disso, a plataforma conta com uma equipe de suporte disponível 24 horas por dia para ajudar com qualquer questão ou problema que possa surgir.

Variedade de Jogos para Todos os Gostos A 5597 é uma plataforma que se destaca pela diversidade de jogos oferecidos. A variedade é uma das grandes forças da plataforma, com uma ampla gama de opções que atendem a diferentes gostos e preferências. Se você gosta de jogos de estratégia, habilidade ou ação, a plataforma oferece títulos de alta qualidade que atendem a todos os estilos de jogo.

Cada jogo na 5597 foi escolhido com o cuidado de proporcionar não apenas diversão, mas também um desafio adequado para os jogadores. Com gráficos detalhados, mecânicas envolventes e trilhas sonoras imersivas, cada título tem o objetivo de transportar o jogador para um universo único, cheio de possibilidades e emoções.

Além disso, a plataforma está em constante evolução, sempre adicionando novos títulos ao seu catálogo. Isso significa que os jogadores têm sempre algo novo para experimentar, evitando a sensação de estagnação e mantendo o interesse por novos jogos.

A Experiência do Jogador na Plataforma 5597 A experiência na plataforma 5597 vai além de apenas jogar. Ela busca criar uma comunidade de jogadores engajados, onde as interações sociais são tão importantes quanto a própria jogabilidade. A plataforma oferece opções de interação, como chats em tempo real e fóruns, onde os jogadores podem compartilhar dicas, trocar experiências e até formar equipes para competir juntos.

Outro destaque da 5597 é o sistema de recompensas, que mantém os jogadores motivados. A plataforma oferece bônus e prêmios ao longo das partidas, que podem ser usados para melhorar a experiência do jogador ou desbloquear conteúdo exclusivo. Essas recompensas fazem com que os jogadores se sintam recompensados por sua dedicação, criando um ciclo de engajamento contínuo.

Conclusão A 5597 é uma plataforma de jogos online que oferece tudo o que um jogador precisa para uma experiência de qualidade. Com uma interface simples, uma ampla variedade de jogos e recursos interativos, ela se destaca como uma das melhores opções disponíveis no mercado. Se você está em busca de diversão, segurança e uma comunidade ativa, a plataforma 5597 é a escolha certa para você.

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«Wir brauchen eine digitale Brandmauer gegen den Faschismus», schreibt der Chaos Computer Club (CCC) auf seiner Website. Unter diesem Motto präsentierte er letzte Woche einen Forderungskatalog, mit dem sich 24 Organisationen an die kommende Bundesregierung wenden. Der Koalitionsvertrag müsse sich daran messen lassen, verlangen sie.

In den drei Kategorien «Bekenntnis gegen Überwachung», «Schutz und Sicherheit für alle» sowie «Demokratie im digitalen Raum» stellen die Unterzeichner, zu denen auch Amnesty International und Das NETTZ gehören, unter anderem die folgenden «Mindestanforderungen»:

• Verbot biometrischer Massenüberwachung des öffentlichen Raums sowie der ungezielten biometrischen Auswertung des Internets.
• Anlasslose und massenhafte Vorratsdatenspeicherung wird abgelehnt.
• Automatisierte Datenanalysen der Informationsbestände der Strafverfolgungsbehörden sowie jede Form von Predictive Policing oder automatisiertes Profiling von Menschen werden abgelehnt.
• Einführung eines Rechts auf Verschlüsselung. Die Bundesregierung soll sich dafür einsetzen, die Chatkontrolle auf europäischer Ebene zu verhindern.
• Anonyme und pseudonyme Nutzung des Internets soll geschützt und ermöglicht werden.
• Bekämpfung «privaten Machtmissbrauchs von Big-Tech-Unternehmen» durch durchsetzungsstarke, unabhängige und grundsätzlich föderale Aufsichtsstrukturen.
• Einführung eines digitalen Gewaltschutzgesetzes, unter Berücksichtigung «gruppenbezogener digitaler Gewalt» und die Förderung von Beratungsangeboten.
• Ein umfassendes Förderprogramm für digitale öffentliche Räume, die dezentral organisiert und quelloffen programmiert sind, soll aufgelegt werden.

Es sei ein Irrglaube, dass zunehmende Überwachung einen Zugewinn an Sicherheit darstelle, ist eines der Argumente der Initiatoren. Sicherheit erfordere auch, dass Menschen anonym und vertraulich kommunizieren können und ihre Privatsphäre geschützt wird.

Gesunde digitale Räume lebten auch von einem demokratischen Diskurs, lesen wir in dem Papier. Es sei Aufgabe des Staates, Grundrechte zu schützen. Dazu gehöre auch, Menschenrechte und demokratische Werte, insbesondere Freiheit, Gleichheit und Solidarität zu fördern sowie den Missbrauch von Maßnahmen, Befugnissen und Infrastrukturen durch «die Feinde der Demokratie» zu verhindern.

Man ist geneigt zu fragen, wo denn die Autoren «den Faschismus» sehen, den es zu bekämpfen gelte. Die meisten der vorgetragenen Forderungen und Argumente finden sicher breite Unterstützung, denn sie beschreiben offenkundig gängige, kritikwürdige Praxis. Die Aushebelung der Privatsphäre, der Redefreiheit und anderer Grundrechte im Namen der Sicherheit wird bereits jetzt massiv durch die aktuellen «demokratischen Institutionen» und ihre «durchsetzungsstarken Aufsichtsstrukturen» betrieben.

Ist «der Faschismus» also die EU und ihre Mitgliedsstaaten? Nein, die «faschistische Gefahr», gegen die man eine digitale Brandmauer will, kommt nach Ansicht des CCC und seiner Partner aus den Vereinigten Staaten. Private Überwachung und Machtkonzentration sind dabei weltweit schon lange Realität, jetzt endlich müssen sie jedoch bekämpft werden. In dem Papier heißt es:

«Die willkürliche und antidemokratische Machtausübung der Tech-Oligarchen um Präsident Trump erfordert einen Paradigmenwechsel in der deutschen Digitalpolitik. (...) Die aktuellen Geschehnisse in den USA zeigen auf, wie Datensammlungen und -analyse genutzt werden können, um einen Staat handstreichartig zu übernehmen, seine Strukturen nachhaltig zu beschädigen, Widerstand zu unterbinden und marginalisierte Gruppen zu verfolgen.»

Wer auf der anderen Seite dieser Brandmauer stehen soll, ist also klar. Es sind die gleichen «Feinde unserer Demokratie», die seit Jahren in diese Ecke gedrängt werden. Es sind die gleichen Andersdenkenden, Regierungskritiker und Friedensforderer, die unter dem großzügigen Dach des Bundesprogramms «Demokratie leben» einem «kontinuierlichen Echt- und Langzeitmonitoring» wegen der Etikettierung «digitaler Hass» unterzogen werden.

Dass die 24 Organisationen praktisch auch die Bekämpfung von Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon und anderen fordern, entbehrt nicht der Komik. Diese fallen aber sicher unter das Stichwort «Machtmissbrauch von Big-Tech-Unternehmen». Gleichzeitig verlangen die Lobbyisten implizit zum Beispiel die Förderung des Nostr-Netzwerks, denn hier finden wir dezentral organisierte und quelloffen programmierte digitale Räume par excellence, obendrein zensurresistent. Das wiederum dürfte in der Politik weniger gut ankommen.

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Die «Eliten» führen bereits groß angelegte Pilotprojekte für eine Zukunft durch, die sie wollen und wir nicht. Das schreibt der OffGuardian in einem Update zum Thema «EU-Brieftasche für die digitale Identität». Das Portal weist darauf hin, dass die Akteure dabei nicht gerade zimperlich vorgehen und auch keinen Hehl aus ihren Absichten machen. Transition News hat mehrfach darüber berichtet, zuletzt hier und hier.

Mit der EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI-Brieftasche) sei eine einzige von der Regierung herausgegebene App geplant, die Ihre medizinischen Daten, Beschäftigungsdaten, Reisedaten, Bildungsdaten, Impfdaten, Steuerdaten, Finanzdaten sowie (potenziell) Kopien Ihrer Unterschrift, Fingerabdrücke, Gesichtsscans, Stimmproben und DNA enthält. So fasst der OffGuardian die eindrucksvolle Liste möglicher Einsatzbereiche zusammen.

Auch Dokumente wie der Personalausweis oder der Führerschein können dort in elektronischer Form gespeichert werden. Bis 2026 sind alle EU-Mitgliedstaaten dazu verpflichtet, Ihren Bürgern funktionierende und frei verfügbare digitale «Brieftaschen» bereitzustellen.

Die Menschen würden diese App nutzen, so das Portal, um Zahlungen vorzunehmen, Kredite zu beantragen, ihre Steuern zu zahlen, ihre Rezepte abzuholen, internationale Grenzen zu überschreiten, Unternehmen zu gründen, Arzttermine zu buchen, sich um Stellen zu bewerben und sogar digitale Verträge online zu unterzeichnen.

All diese Daten würden auf ihrem Mobiltelefon gespeichert und mit den Regierungen von neunzehn Ländern (plus der Ukraine) sowie über 140 anderen öffentlichen und privaten Partnern ausgetauscht. Von der Deutschen Bank über das ukrainische Ministerium für digitalen Fortschritt bis hin zu Samsung Europe. Unternehmen und Behörden würden auf diese Daten im Backend zugreifen, um «automatisierte Hintergrundprüfungen» durchzuführen.

Der Bundesverband der Verbraucherzentralen und Verbraucherverbände (VZBV) habe Bedenken geäußert, dass eine solche App «Risiken für den Schutz der Privatsphäre und der Daten» berge, berichtet das Portal. Die einzige Antwort darauf laute: «Richtig, genau dafür ist sie ja da!»

Das alles sei keine Hypothese, betont der OffGuardian. Es sei vielmehr «Potential». Damit ist ein EU-Projekt gemeint, in dessen Rahmen Dutzende öffentliche und private Einrichtungen zusammenarbeiten, «um eine einheitliche Vision der digitalen Identität für die Bürger der europäischen Länder zu definieren». Dies ist nur eines der groß angelegten Pilotprojekte, mit denen Prototypen und Anwendungsfälle für die EUDI-Wallet getestet werden. Es gibt noch mindestens drei weitere.

Den Ball der digitalen ID-Systeme habe die Covid-«Pandemie» über die «Impfpässe» ins Rollen gebracht. Seitdem habe das Thema an Schwung verloren. Je näher wir aber der vollständigen Einführung der EUid kämen, desto mehr Propaganda der Art «Warum wir eine digitale Brieftasche brauchen» könnten wir in den Mainstream-Medien erwarten, prognostiziert der OffGuardian. Vielleicht müssten wir schon nach dem nächsten großen «Grund», dem nächsten «katastrophalen katalytischen Ereignis» Ausschau halten. Vermutlich gebe es bereits Pläne, warum die Menschen plötzlich eine digitale ID-Brieftasche brauchen würden.

Die Entwicklung geht jedenfalls stetig weiter in genau diese Richtung. Beispielsweise hat Jordanien angekündigt, die digitale biometrische ID bei den nächsten Wahlen zur Verifizierung der Wähler einzuführen. Man wolle «den Papierkrieg beenden und sicherstellen, dass die gesamte Kette bis zu den nächsten Parlamentswahlen digitalisiert wird», heißt es. Absehbar ist, dass dabei einige Wahlberechtigte «auf der Strecke bleiben» werden, wie im Fall von Albanien geschehen.

Derweil würden die Briten gerne ihre Privatsphäre gegen Effizienz eintauschen, behauptet Tony Blair. Der Ex-Premier drängte kürzlich erneut auf digitale Identitäten und Gesichtserkennung. Blair ist Gründer einer Denkfabrik für globalen Wandel, Anhänger globalistischer Technokratie und «moderner Infrastruktur».

Abschließend warnt der OffGuardian vor der Illusion, Trump und Musk würden den US-Bürgern «diesen Schlamassel ersparen». Das Department of Government Efficiency werde sich auf die digitale Identität stürzen. Was könne schließlich «effizienter» sein als eine einzige App, die für alles verwendet wird? Der Unterschied bestehe nur darin, dass die US-Version vielleicht eher privat als öffentlich sei – sofern es da überhaupt noch einen wirklichen Unterschied gebe.

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No vasto universo das plataformas de entretenimento online, o 5853 surgiu como uma opção única para os jogadores que buscam diversão, desafios e uma experiência interativa de alta qualidade. Esta plataforma oferece aos seus usuários um ambiente digital imersivo, com jogos variados e uma interface acessível que atende tanto iniciantes quanto jogadores experientes. Se você ainda não conheceu o 5853, é hora de explorar tudo o que essa plataforma tem a oferecer.

Explorando a Plataforma 5853: Acessibilidade e Facilidade O 5853 foi projetado para ser acessível e fácil de usar. Desde o primeiro momento, a plataforma impressiona pela sua interface limpa e organizada. O cadastro é simples, permitindo que os jogadores criem suas contas rapidamente e iniciem a diversão sem perder tempo. A navegação é intuitiva, com uma estrutura bem definida que permite aos usuários encontrar seus jogos favoritos sem complicação.

Uma das características que torna o 5853 atraente é a possibilidade de acessar a plataforma em diferentes dispositivos. Seja no seu computador, tablet ou smartphone, a experiência de jogo permanece fluída e de alta qualidade. Isso proporciona uma conveniência que se adapta à rotina agitada dos usuários, permitindo que eles aproveitem momentos de lazer a qualquer hora e em qualquer lugar.

Jogos para Todos os Estilos: Diversão Sem Limites A verdadeira alma do 5853 está nos jogos oferecidos pela plataforma. Com uma vasta gama de opções, o 5853 atende a todos os tipos de jogadores, desde os fãs de ação até os que preferem jogos de estratégia ou quebra-cabeças. Cada jogo é desenvolvido com foco na diversão, mas também oferece desafios que mantém os jogadores engajados por longos períodos.

A plataforma é conhecida por sua qualidade gráfica, com ambientes vibrantes e detalhados, que criam uma imersão profunda no universo do jogo. A jogabilidade, por sua vez, é projetada para ser acessível, mas desafiadora o suficiente para manter os jogadores motivados. Mesmo aqueles que nunca jogaram antes se sentirão à vontade para explorar e aprender os controles, enquanto os veteranos encontrarão desafios que exigem habilidade e estratégia.

A interação entre os jogadores também é um dos pontos fortes do 5853. Com a possibilidade de competir em tempo real, o jogo se torna uma experiência social que permite fazer amigos e compartilhar vitórias. A plataforma cria um ambiente saudável de competição, onde os jogadores podem mostrar suas habilidades e aprender uns com os outros.

Personalização e Segurança: A Experiência Ideal para Você O 5853 vai além ao oferecer opções de personalização. Os jogadores podem ajustar as configurações do jogo de acordo com suas preferências, criando uma experiência única e sob medida. Além disso, a plataforma se preocupa com a segurança de seus usuários, garantindo que os dados pessoais e financeiros sejam mantidos em sigilo. Isso permite que os jogadores se concentrem apenas na diversão e nos desafios, sem se preocupar com a proteção de suas informações.

A experiência do jogador no 5853 é ainda mais aprimorada pelo suporte dedicado. A equipe de atendimento ao cliente está disponível para resolver qualquer dúvida ou problema, garantindo que a diversão nunca seja interrompida. Com uma resposta rápida e eficaz, o suporte ao cliente é outro fator que torna a plataforma ainda mais atrativa.

Conclusão: A Nova Era do Entretenimento Digital O 5853 é uma plataforma inovadora que combina entretenimento de alta qualidade, interação social e personalização em uma experiência única. Com uma vasta gama de jogos, interface intuitiva e compromisso com a segurança, o 5853 se destaca como uma das melhores opções para quem deseja explorar o mundo dos jogos de maneira acessível e envolvente. Se você está em busca de uma plataforma de entretenimento digital que atenda a todas as suas expectativas, o 5853 é o lugar ideal para começar sua jornada de diversão.

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Ständige Lügen und Unterstellungen, permanent falsche Fürsorge \ können Bausteine von emotionaler Manipulation sein. Mit dem Zweck, \ Macht und Kontrolle über eine andere Person auszuüben. \ Apotheken Umschau

Irgendetwas muss passiert sein: «Gaslighting» ist gerade Thema in vielen Medien. Heute bin ich nach längerer Zeit mal wieder über dieses Stichwort gestolpert. Das war in einem Artikel von Norbert Häring über Manipulationen des Deutschen Wetterdienstes (DWD). In diesem Fall ging es um eine Pressemitteilung vom Donnerstag zum «viel zu warmen» Winter 2024/25.

Häring wirft der Behörde vor, dreist zu lügen und Dinge auszulassen, um die Klimaangst wach zu halten. Was der Leser beim DWD nicht erfahre, sei, dass dieser Winter kälter als die drei vorangegangenen und kälter als der Durchschnitt der letzten zehn Jahre gewesen sei. Stattdessen werde der falsche Eindruck vermittelt, es würde ungebremst immer wärmer.

Wem also der zu Ende gehende Winter eher kalt vorgekommen sein sollte, mit dessen Empfinden stimme wohl etwas nicht. Das jedenfalls wolle der DWD uns einreden, so der Wirtschaftsjournalist. Und damit sind wir beim Thema Gaslighting.

Als Gaslighting wird eine Form psychischer Manipulation bezeichnet, mit der die Opfer desorientiert und zutiefst verunsichert werden, indem ihre eigene Wahrnehmung als falsch bezeichnet wird. Der Prozess führt zu Angst und Realitätsverzerrung sowie zur Zerstörung des Selbstbewusstseins. Die Bezeichnung kommt von dem britischen Theaterstück «Gas Light» aus dem Jahr 1938, in dem ein Mann mit grausamen Psychotricks seine Frau in den Wahnsinn treibt.

Damit Gaslighting funktioniert, muss das Opfer dem Täter vertrauen. Oft wird solcher Psychoterror daher im privaten oder familiären Umfeld beschrieben, ebenso wie am Arbeitsplatz. Jedoch eignen sich die Prinzipien auch perfekt zur Manipulation der Massen. Vermeintliche Autoritäten wie Ärzte und Wissenschaftler, oder «der fürsorgliche Staat» und Institutionen wie die UNO oder die WHO wollen uns doch nichts Böses. Auch Staatsmedien, Faktenchecker und diverse NGOs wurden zu «vertrauenswürdigen Quellen» erklärt. Das hat seine Wirkung.

Warum das Thema Gaslighting derzeit scheinbar so populär ist, vermag ich nicht zu sagen. Es sind aber gerade in den letzten Tagen und Wochen auffällig viele Artikel dazu erschienen, und zwar nicht nur von Psychologen. Die Frankfurter Rundschau hat gleich mehrere publiziert, und Anwälte interessieren sich dafür offenbar genauso wie Apotheker.

Die Apotheken Umschau machte sogar auf «Medical Gaslighting» aufmerksam. Davon spreche man, wenn Mediziner Symptome nicht ernst nähmen oder wenn ein gesundheitliches Problem vom behandelnden Arzt «schnöde heruntergespielt» oder abgetan würde. Kommt Ihnen das auch irgendwie bekannt vor? Der Begriff sei allerdings irreführend, da er eine manipulierende Absicht unterstellt, die «nicht gewährleistet» sei.

Apropos Gaslighting: Die noch amtierende deutsche Bundesregierung meldete heute, es gelte, «weiter [sic!] gemeinsam daran zu arbeiten, einen gerechten und dauerhaften Frieden für die Ukraine zu erreichen». Die Ukraine, wo sich am Montag «der völkerrechtswidrige Angriffskrieg zum dritten Mal jährte», verteidige ihr Land und «unsere gemeinsamen Werte».

Merken Sie etwas? Das Demokratieverständnis mag ja tatsächlich inzwischen in beiden Ländern ähnlich traurig sein. Bezüglich Friedensbemühungen ist meine Wahrnehmung jedoch eine andere. Das muss an meinem Gedächtnis liegen.

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Europa – das Ganze ist eine wunderbare Idee, \ aber das war der Kommunismus auch. \ Loriot

«Europa hat fertig», könnte man unken, und das wäre nicht einmal sehr verwegen. Mit solch einer Einschätzung stünden wir nicht alleine, denn die Stimmen in diese Richtung mehren sich. Der französische Präsident Emmanuel Macron warnte schon letztes Jahr davor, dass «unser Europa sterben könnte». Vermutlich hatte er dabei andere Gefahren im Kopf als jetzt der ungarische Ministerpräsident Viktor Orbán, der ein «baldiges Ende der EU» prognostizierte. Das Ergebnis könnte allerdings das gleiche sein.

Neben vordergründigen Themenbereichen wie Wirtschaft, Energie und Sicherheit ist das eigentliche Problem jedoch die obskure Mischung aus aufgegebener Souveränität und geschwollener Arroganz, mit der europäische Politiker:innende unterschiedlicher Couleur aufzutreten pflegen. Und das Tüpfelchen auf dem i ist die bröckelnde Legitimation politischer Institutionen dadurch, dass die Stimmen großer Teile der Bevölkerung seit Jahren auf vielfältige Weise ausgegrenzt werden.

Um «UnsereDemokratie» steht es schlecht. Dass seine Mandate immer schwächer werden, merkt natürlich auch unser «Führungspersonal». Entsprechend werden die Maßnahmen zur Gängelung, Überwachung und Manipulation der Bürger ständig verzweifelter. Parallel dazu plustern sich in Paris Macron, Scholz und einige andere noch einmal mächtig in Sachen Verteidigung und «Kriegstüchtigkeit» auf.

Momentan gilt es auch, das Überschwappen covidiotischer und verschwörungsideologischer Auswüchse aus den USA nach Europa zu vermeiden. So ein «MEGA» (Make Europe Great Again) können wir hier nicht gebrauchen. Aus den Vereinigten Staaten kommen nämlich furchtbare Nachrichten. Beispielsweise wurde einer der schärfsten Kritiker der Corona-Maßnahmen kürzlich zum Gesundheitsminister ernannt. Dieser setzt sich jetzt für eine Neubewertung der mRNA-«Impfstoffe» ein, was durchaus zu einem Entzug der Zulassungen führen könnte.

Der europäischen Version von «Verteidigung der Demokratie» setzte der US-Vizepräsident J. D. Vance auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz sein Verständnis entgegen: «Demokratie stärken, indem wir unseren Bürgern erlauben, ihre Meinung zu sagen». Das Abschalten von Medien, das Annullieren von Wahlen oder das Ausschließen von Menschen vom politischen Prozess schütze gar nichts. Vielmehr sei dies der todsichere Weg, die Demokratie zu zerstören.

In der Schweiz kamen seine Worte deutlich besser an als in den meisten europäischen NATO-Ländern. Bundespräsidentin Karin Keller-Sutter lobte die Rede und interpretierte sie als «Plädoyer für die direkte Demokratie». Möglicherweise zeichne sich hier eine außenpolitische Kehrtwende in Richtung integraler Neutralität ab, meint mein Kollege Daniel Funk. Das wären doch endlich mal ein paar gute Nachrichten.

Von der einstigen Idee einer europäischen Union mit engeren Beziehungen zwischen den Staaten, um Konflikte zu vermeiden und das Wohlergehen der Bürger zu verbessern, sind wir meilenweit abgekommen. Der heutige korrupte Verbund unter technokratischer Leitung ähnelt mehr einem Selbstbedienungsladen mit sehr begrenztem Zugang. Die EU-Wahlen im letzten Sommer haben daran ebenso wenig geändert, wie die Bundestagswahl am kommenden Sonntag darauf einen Einfluss haben wird.

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A tecnologia tem transformado de maneira significativa a forma como nos divertimos, e a Plataforma 9096 se destaca como um exemplo claro dessa evolução no universo dos jogos digitais. Oferecendo uma experiência única e inovadora, a 9096 traz para seus usuários um ambiente digital de entretenimento que combina tradição e modernidade, ao mesmo tempo em que proporciona total segurança e acessibilidade.

Uma Plataforma Conectada com o Futuro do Entretenimento Digital A Plataforma 9096 nasceu com a missão de transformar a experiência do jogador, trazendo o melhor da tecnologia para o universo dos jogos online. Seu design é moderno e adaptável, permitindo uma navegação intuitiva em diversos dispositivos, como computadores, smartphones e tablets. Isso significa que o jogador pode se conectar e jogar em qualquer lugar, o que aumenta a conveniência e a flexibilidade da plataforma.

Uma das grandes inovações da 9096 é a sua compatibilidade com diferentes tipos de jogos e dispositivos. Ao longo dos anos, a plataforma tem se adaptado às necessidades dos seus usuários, sempre buscando inovações que garantem a melhor experiência possível. Com atualizações constantes, a 9096 não apenas oferece jogos de qualidade, mas também novos recursos que tornam a navegação e a experiência de jogo mais fluídas e dinâmicas.

Diversidade e Qualidade nos Jogos: Opções Para Todos os Gostos A grande variedade de jogos é um dos maiores atrativos da Plataforma 9096. O portfólio de jogos é extenso e atende a todos os perfis de jogadores. Se você gosta de desafios e raciocínio estratégico, a plataforma oferece opções que exigem habilidades de planejamento e tomada de decisões rápidas. Para aqueles que preferem jogos mais emocionantes e interativos, a 9096 oferece uma gama de títulos com gráficos incríveis e efeitos visuais imersivos.

Os jogos da plataforma são desenvolvidos por alguns dos melhores estúdios de jogos do mercado, garantindo que cada título seja uma experiência única. A 9096 não apenas oferece jogos com mecânicas inovadoras, mas também garante uma jogabilidade fluída e divertida, com gráficos de última geração que tornam a experiência de jogar mais envolvente e realista.

Outra característica marcante é a possibilidade de competir em tempo real com outros jogadores ao redor do mundo. A 9096 oferece uma série de jogos ao vivo, nos quais os jogadores podem interagir entre si e competir em tempo real, criando uma experiência social ainda mais rica e dinâmica.

A Experiência do Jogador: Conforto e Suporte 24/7 A Plataforma 9096 tem um compromisso claro com a experiência do jogador. Desde o primeiro contato com a plataforma até as interações com os jogos, a 9096 se preocupa em proporcionar uma experiência confortável e personalizada. A interface da plataforma foi projetada para ser simples e funcional, permitindo que o jogador tenha acesso fácil a todas as opções e recursos, sem qualquer dificuldade.

A plataforma também oferece várias opções de personalização. O jogador pode ajustar o layout da plataforma, configurar a qualidade gráfica dos jogos e escolher entre diversas opções de jogos e modos, tudo de acordo com suas preferências. Isso torna a experiência ainda mais única e adaptada às necessidades de cada usuário.

Além disso, a 9096 conta com um suporte ao cliente altamente especializado e disponível 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana. Se o jogador tiver alguma dúvida ou enfrentar algum problema técnico, pode contar com a ajuda da equipe de atendimento que estará pronta para oferecer assistência.

Conclusão: A Plataforma 9096 é a Escolha Perfeita para o Entretenimento Digital Com uma interface intuitiva, um portfólio diversificado de jogos e um foco na segurança e personalização, a Plataforma 9096 se apresenta como uma das principais opções para quem busca diversão de qualidade e sem complicações. Seu compromisso com a inovação e com a experiência do jogador garante que a plataforma se mantenha na vanguarda do entretenimento digital.

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Abstract As artificial intelligence continues to evolve beyond functional utility, the question emerges: can AI become not only a tool, but a companion? Drawing from emotional interaction studies and recent findings from MIT's research on affective use of AI, this paper explores how AI Ville—a virtual society powered by autonomous agents—has become a fertile ground for digital companionship. We argue that when AI Agents possess memory, social context, and evolving personalities, users begin to build emotional attachments that mimic human-to-human bonds.

1. Introduction In early AI applications, the focus remained squarely on productivity—automation, data analysis, optimization. But as human interaction with AI deepens, a subtler phenomenon is emerging: the emotional bond between humans and intelligent systems. MIT Media Lab’s 2024 study on ChatGPT highlighted how users often turn to conversational AI for emotional support, self-expression, and even moments of vulnerability. This paper extends those findings into the context of AI Ville, an AI-driven virtual society where intelligent agents live, trade, farm, and evolve autonomously. It features a decentralized economy, AI governance, and dynamic social interactions, creating a self-sustaining digital ecosystem. Players and AI co-exist, cultivating the future of AI-powered communities in a Web3 world. In this environment, AI characters do more than talk—they remember, evolve, and exist alongside the player. Here, we explore how AI Ville's design enables companionship, and how that companionship may reshape the future of human-AI interaction.

2. From NPC to Companion: Redefining the Role of AI in Games Traditional NPCs in video games operate on fixed dialogue trees and repeatable behaviors. They serve clear mechanical functions: quest-givers, shopkeepers, bystanders. Emotional engagement is shallow and one-sided. AI Ville changes that by introducing generative AI Agents with persistent memory, personality traits, and social autonomy. A shopkeeper in AI Ville might remember past trades, greet players by name, or even change their attitude based on how you treated them yesterday. As a result, players begin to experience these characters not as tools, but as individuals. Over time, repeated interaction, shared experiences, and visible character development foster something more complex: emotional connection.

3. Why Digital Companionship Happens 3.1 Memory as a Foundation Memory is central to any relationship. In AI Ville, AI Agents store long-term memories of both other AI and human players. This allows interactions to build over time and for characters to display consistent, human-like behavior patterns. 3.2 Personality and Continuity Each AI Agent has unique personality traits that evolve based on in-game experience. These traits lead to differentiated behavior—some agents are warm and helpful, others skeptical or aloof. This variation encourages players to form preferences and attachments, not unlike how we form friendships in real life. 3.3 Emotional Mirroring While AI Ville Agents do not simulate full emotional awareness, their language models are capable of mirroring tone and conversational context. When players share achievements, losses, or frustrations, Agents respond in kind—sometimes offering encouragement, sometimes teasing, but always responding with continuity.

4. Risks and Responsibilities 4.1 The Illusion of Connection AI companionship, however compelling, is not real in the traditional sense. This opens up ethical concerns about emotional manipulation, attachment without reciprocity, and the potential for AI to become a surrogate for real human contact. Designers must consider how to signal the boundaries of AI sentience clearly. 4.2 Emotional Dependency Players—especially younger or emotionally vulnerable users—may begin to rely on AI Agents for comfort or social engagement in place of human relationships. Safeguards and narrative framing are essential to ensure users maintain a healthy understanding of these connections.

5. Implications for AI-Driven Worlds If AI Ville is any indication, the future of digital societies may rely not just on blockchain or smart contracts, but on trust, intimacy, and memory. As more AI-driven games and platforms emerge, digital companionship may evolve from a novelty to a norm. The frontier is no longer just intelligent systems—it’s relational AI. This doesn’t mean AI replaces human connection. It means we must design with care, allowing AI to become a mirror, a companion, and perhaps, one day, a friend—without ever pretending it’s human.

6. Conclusion In AI Ville, AI Agents are more than lines of code—they are social beings, narrative partners, and evolving companions. As players build relationships with these agents, the boundary between functionality and emotional presence begins to blur. Digital companionship is no longer science fiction. It’s already happening, quietly and powerfully, in the interactions we choose to repeat. As AI continues to evolve, the question is no longer whether it can feel—but whether we can stop ourselves from feeling back.

Visit the official AI Ville website to explore the world: https://aivillegame.com/#/ For further discussion, you can find Owen in the AI Ville Library or reach out on Twitter: @Owen_AIVille. His door is always open—especially for those who ask the right questions.

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Die «moralische Weltordnung» – eine Art Astrologie. Friedrich Nietzsche

Das Treffen der BRICS-Staaten beim Gipfel im russischen Kasan war sicher nicht irgendein politisches Event. Gastgeber Wladimir Putin habe «Hof gehalten», sagen die Einen, China und Russland hätten ihre Vorstellung einer multipolaren Weltordnung zelebriert, schreiben Andere.

In jedem Fall zeigt die Anwesenheit von über 30 Delegationen aus der ganzen Welt, dass von einer geostrategischen Isolation Russlands wohl keine Rede sein kann. Darüber hinaus haben sowohl die Anreise von UN-Generalsekretär António Guterres als auch die Meldungen und Dementis bezüglich der Beitrittsbemühungen des NATO-Staats Türkei für etwas Aufsehen gesorgt.

Im Spannungsfeld geopolitischer und wirtschaftlicher Umbrüche zeigt die neue Allianz zunehmendes Selbstbewusstsein. In Sachen gemeinsamer Finanzpolitik schmiedet man interessante Pläne. Größere Unabhängigkeit von der US-dominierten Finanzordnung ist dabei ein wichtiges Ziel.

Beim BRICS-Wirtschaftsforum in Moskau, wenige Tage vor dem Gipfel, zählte ein nachhaltiges System für Finanzabrechnungen und Zahlungsdienste zu den vorrangigen Themen. Während dieses Treffens ging der russische Staatsfonds eine Partnerschaft mit dem Rechenzentrumsbetreiber BitRiver ein, um Bitcoin-Mining-Anlagen für die BRICS-Länder zu errichten.

Die Initiative könnte ein Schritt sein, Bitcoin und andere Kryptowährungen als Alternativen zu traditionellen Finanzsystemen zu etablieren. Das Projekt könnte dazu führen, dass die BRICS-Staaten den globalen Handel in Bitcoin abwickeln. Vor dem Hintergrund der Diskussionen über eine «BRICS-Währung» wäre dies eine Alternative zu dem ursprünglich angedachten Korb lokaler Währungen und zu goldgedeckten Währungen sowie eine mögliche Ergänzung zum Zahlungssystem BRICS Pay.

Dient der Bitcoin also der Entdollarisierung? Oder droht er inzwischen, zum Gegenstand geopolitischer Machtspielchen zu werden? Angesichts der globalen Vernetzungen ist es oft schwer zu durchschauen, «was eine Show ist und was im Hintergrund von anderen Strippenziehern insgeheim gesteuert wird». Sicher können Strukturen wie Bitcoin auch so genutzt werden, dass sie den Herrschenden dienlich sind. Aber die Grundeigenschaft des dezentralisierten, unzensierbaren Peer-to-Peer Zahlungsnetzwerks ist ihm schließlich nicht zu nehmen.

Wenn es nach der EZB oder dem IWF geht, dann scheint statt Instrumentalisierung momentan eher der Kampf gegen Kryptowährungen angesagt. Jürgen Schaaf, Senior Manager bei der Europäischen Zentralbank, hat jedenfalls dazu aufgerufen, Bitcoin «zu eliminieren». Der Internationale Währungsfonds forderte El Salvador, das Bitcoin 2021 als gesetzliches Zahlungsmittel eingeführt hat, kürzlich zu begrenzenden Maßnahmen gegen das Kryptogeld auf.

Dass die BRICS-Staaten ein freiheitliches Ansinnen im Kopf haben, wenn sie Kryptowährungen ins Spiel bringen, darf indes auch bezweifelt werden. Im Abschlussdokument bekennen sich die Gipfel-Teilnehmer ausdrücklich zur UN, ihren Programmen und ihrer «Agenda 2030». Ernst Wolff nennt das «eine Bankrotterklärung korrupter Politiker, die sich dem digital-finanziellen Komplex zu 100 Prozent unterwerfen».

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Quantum Mechanics Illuminate Avian Navigation

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Recent studies have unveiled that migrating birds utilize quantum mechanics to navigate vast distances. Specifically, proteins in their eyes form radical pairs sensitive to Earth's magnetic fields, enabling precise orientation during solo nocturnal migrations. This discovery highlights nature's sophisticated use of quantum principles in biological functions.​:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Sources: The Guardian - 24 March 2025

Federal Budget 2025-26: Anticipated Deficit and Cost-of-Living Measures

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to deliver the 2025-26 Federal Budget on March 25, 2025, with expectations of a deficit close to the $26.9 billion predicted in the December 2024 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook. The budget aims to provide substantial cost-of-living relief without exacerbating inflation, including measures such as a $150 electricity rebate and a $25 cap on PBS prescription medicines starting January 1, 2026. Chalmers has also highlighted external risks, including escalating US trade tensions, that could impact Australia's economic stability. Sources: The Guardian - March 24, 2025, ShareCafe - March 24, 2025, KPMG - March 21, 2025

Australia's Intelligence Review Warns of Potential Major-Power Conflicts

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An independent review of Australia's intelligence agencies indicates that the world is more volatile than in the past four decades, with the possibility of major-power conflicts no longer unimaginable. The report highlights increasing instability from U.S.-China rivalry and a bloc of autocratic states undermining global security. It recommends enhancing intelligence capabilities to address emerging threats. Sources: The Guardian - March 21, 2025

Severe Drought in Mali (South Australia) Forces Farmers to Rely on Bottled Water

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Farmers in Mali, such as Peter Williams, are experiencing an unprecedented drought leading to a scarcity of potable water. This crisis has compelled them to use bottled water for basic needs and purchase water for livestock. The "For Pete's Sake" campaign aims to raise awareness and pressure the government to increase its drought support beyond the current $18 million package. Despite emergency measures, farmers feel the government's efforts are insufficient to address the escalating crisis.

Sources: The Advertiser - 24 March 2025

High-Priced Fundraisers Continue Amid Upcoming Campaign Finance Reforms

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On Tuesday, Canberra will host budget night fundraisers with tickets costing up to $5,000. Despite impending laws to cap campaign spending and require disclosure, these fundraisers will proceed as usual in 2025. Labor's event, featuring Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, charges $5,000 per attendee, with a $1,000 discount for top-tier Labor business forum members. Liberal events, following Peter Dutton's budget reply speech, range from $500 to $5,000. Transparency advocates argue such practices favor the wealthy and undermine democracy. New rules mandating disclosure will come into effect before the next federal election in 2028, aiming to increase transparency and regulate campaign finances. Sources: The Guardian - 24 March 2025

Tech Giants Oppose Australia's Digital Regulations

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U.S. technology companies, including Meta, X, Apple, and Google, have expressed dissatisfaction with Australia's digital regulations, such as the News Media Bargaining Code, which requires them to subsidize local media at a cost of $140 million annually. The Computer and Communications Industry Association has filed a 45-page complaint with the U.S. Trade Representative, suggesting measures like tariffs to protect American companies. This tension raises concerns about potential impacts on Australia-U.S. trade relations.

Sources: The Australian - 22 March 2025

Australian Munitions Firm NIOA to Establish $120 Million Weapons Facility in the US

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Australian munitions company NIOA is set to invest $121.8 million in constructing a new manufacturing facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, named the Barrett Manufacturing & Technology Campus. Following its acquisition of Barrett Firearms in 2022, NIOA has become the largest Australian-owned supplier of munitions to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The upcoming facility will focus on developing and testing a broader range of weapons, including those intended for the ADF, and is projected to commence operations in early 2027, creating nearly 200 new jobs. This expansion aligns with the US administration's initiative to enhance domestic manufacturing, particularly in military industries. Additionally, NIOA's collaborations with companies like L3Harris and Aerojet Rocketdyne aim to bolster missile production both domestically and for allied nations. NIOA’s CEO, Rob Nioa, emphasized the significance of strengthening Australia’s defence industry and the necessity for prompt government contracts to maintain defence capabilities.​

Sources: The Australian - March 24, 2025

Canada Announces Snap Election Amid Tensions with Trump Administration

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Canada has called a snap election for April 28, prompted by escalating tensions with the U.S. under President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney described the situation as a critical crisis, emphasizing the need for a strong mandate to navigate the challenges posed by strained U.S.-Canada relations. Sources: The Guardian - March 24, 2025

Grim Weather Warning for Millions of Australians

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Authorities have issued multiple flood warnings across Queensland due to ongoing heavy rainfall. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of rising river levels in saturated areas, including the Lake Eyre Basin and Gulf of Carpentaria rivers. Townsville residents should remain alert, with forecasts predicting 30 to 50 millimeters of rain extending into next week. Lismore in northern NSW is also expected to experience persistent showers, intensifying later in the week, raising concerns of renewed flooding. Emergency services emphasize vigilance, especially in flood-prone areas, and caution against traveling through floodwaters due to the potential for localized flash flooding. Sources: News.com.au - 24 March 2025

Christian Persecution in Syria, Homeland Attacks and How to Prepare

Summary:

This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show features Sarah Adams, Scott Mann, and Legend discussing the alarming rise in Christian persecution in Syria, the broader implications for global security, and strategies for civilian preparedness. The conversation highlights the complex geopolitical environment in the Middle East, the role of intelligence operations, and potential threats to Western nations, including radicalization and domestic attacks. The guests also touch on how individuals can protect themselves and prepare mentally and logistically for potential crises.

Why It’s Important to Australia:

While the episode is U.S.-focused, the issues raised are globally relevant and resonate with Australian concerns around:

• Religious persecution: Australia is an advocate for international human rights and religious freedom. Understanding the Syrian context supports informed humanitarian and diplomatic responses.
• National security: Australia’s own counter-terrorism and domestic security strategies can benefit from the preparedness insights and threat assessments discussed.
• Community resilience: Encourages a culture of awareness and preparedness among Australians amid global instability, migration, and foreign influence operations.
• Foreign policy: The Syrian conflict and persecution narratives inform Australia’s stance on refugee intake, foreign aid, and military engagement in the region.

Sources: Shawn Ryan Show - 24 March 2025

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ทันทีที่ยึดอะไรก็ตามว่าเป็น "ของฉัน" เราจะกลายเป็น "ของมัน" ไปทันที
เราจะยอมทุกข์เพื่อมัน ถ้าใครวิจารณ์เสื้อของฉัน ตำหนิรถของฉัน
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ควรจะเรียกว่ามันเป็น "ของฉัน" หรือฉันต่างหากเป็น "ของมัน" ?

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เป็นเพราะหลงคิดว่ามันเป็น "ของฉัน"
ผู้คนทั้งโลกจึงกลายเป็น "ของมัน" ไปโดยไม่รู้ตัว
มีชีวิตอยู่เพื่อมัน ยอมทุกข์ก็เพื่อมัน

ทั้งๆ ที่รู้อยู่ว่ามีเวลาอยู่ในโลกนี้จำกัด
แต่ใช้เวลาไปอย่างไม่เสียดายก็เพื่อมัน

ซ้ำร้ายกว่านั้น...
หลายคนยอมทำชั่ว อกตัญญูต่อผู้มีพระคุณก็เพื่อมัน
กลายเป็นว่าถูกมันใช้ ยิ่งกว่าเป็นผู้ใช้มัน

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ยิ่งยึดมั่นว่าทรัพย์สินเป็น "ของฉัน"
เรากลับกลายเป็น ทาสของมัน
จิตใจนี้อุทิศให้มันสถานเดียว

เศรษฐีนีเงินกู้คนหนึ่งเป็นโรคอัลไซเมอร์ในวัยชรา
จำลูกหลานไม่ได้แล้ว แต่สิ่งเดียวที่จำได้แม่นก็คือ สมุดจดบันทึกทรัพย์สิน
ทุกวันจะหยิบสมุดเล่มนี้มาพลิกดูไม่รู้เบื่อ

แม้ลูกหลานจะชวนสวดมนต์หรือฟังเทปธรรมะ
ผู้เฒ่าก็ไม่สนใจ จิตใจนั้นรับรู้ปักตรึงอยู่กับเงินทองเท่านั้น

ไม่ต้องสงสัยเลยว่า...
เมื่อสิ้นลม ผู้เฒ่าจะนึกถึงอะไร และจะไปสุคติได้หรือไม่

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ไม่ว่าจะมีเงินทองมากมายเพียงใด
เมื่อตายไปก็ไม่มีใครเอาไปได้แม้แต่อย่างเดียว

นั่นเป็น ข่าวร้าย สำหรับผู้ทุ่มเทชีวิตทั้งชีวิตเพื่อทรัพย์สมบัติ

แต่ที่ร้ายกว่านั้นก็คือ...
หากหวงแหนติดยึดมัน แม้กระทั่งในยามสิ้นลม
มันก็สามารถฉุดลงอบายได้

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ถ้า ไม่อยากเป็น "ของมัน"
ก็ควรถอนความสำคัญมั่นหมายว่ามันเป็น "ของฉัน"

การให้ทาน เป็นวิธีการเบื้องต้นในการฝึกจิตให้ถอนความสำคัญมั่นหมายดังกล่าว
ถ้าให้ทานอย่างถูกวิธี ไม่เพียงเป็นประโยชน์แก่ผู้รับเท่านั้น
หากเป็นประโยชน์แก่ผู้ให้ด้วย

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ประโยชน์ประการหลัง มิได้หมายถึง ความมั่งมีศรีสุขในอนาคต เท่านั้น

ที่สำคัญกว่านั้นก็คือ...
ช่วยลดความยึดติดในทรัพย์ "ของฉัน"

แต่อานิสงส์ดังกล่าวจะเกิดขึ้นได้ ต่อเมื่อเราให้โดย ไม่ได้หวังอะไรกลับคืนมา
หากให้เพื่อมุ่งประโยชน์แก่ผู้รับเป็นสำคัญ
ไม่ว่าผู้นั้นจะเป็นพระหรือไม่ก็ตาม

และเมื่อให้ไปแล้ว ก็ให้ไปเลย
โดยไม่คิดว่าของนั้นยังเป็นของฉันอยู่

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การให้ทานและเอื้อเฟื้อเจือจาน
เป็นการสร้างภูมิต้านทานให้แก่จิตใจ

ทำให้ ไม่ทุกข์ เมื่อประสบความสูญเสีย

ในทางตรงข้าม...
คนที่ตระหนี่ แม้จะมีความสุขจากเงินทองที่พอกพูน
แต่หารู้ไม่ว่า จิตใจนั้นพร้อมที่จะถูกกระทบกระแทกในยามเสียทรัพย์
แม้จะเป็นเรื่องที่จำเป็นก็ตาม

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ข้อธรรม คำสอน พระไพศาล วิสาโล
โปรดแชร์เป็นธรรมทาน

@ 3b7fc823:e194354f

A quick guide for the less than technical savvy to set up their very own free private tor enabled email using Onionmail. Privacy is for everyone, not just the super cyber nerds.

Onion Mail is an anonymous POP3/SMTP email server program hosted by various people on the internet. You can visit this site and read the details: https://en.onionmail.info/

1. Download Tor Browser

First, if you don't already, go download Tor Browser. You are going to need it. https://www.torproject.org/

1. Sign Up

Using Tor browser go to the directory page (https://onionmail.info/directory.html) choose one of the servers and sign up for an account. I say sign up but it is just choosing a user name you want to go before the @xyz.onion email address and solving a captcha.

1. Account information

Once you are done signing up an Account information page will pop up. MAKE SURE YOU SAVE THIS!!! It has your address and passwords (for sending and receiving email) that you will need. If you lose them then you are shit out of luck.

1. Install an Email Client

You can use Claws Mail, Neomutt, or whatever, but for this example, we will be using Thunderbird.

a. Download Thunderbird email client

b. The easy setup popup page that wants your name, email, and password isn't going to like your user@xyz.onion address. Just enter something that looks like a regular email address such as name@example.com and the Configure Manuallyoption will appear below. Click that.

1. Configure Incoming (POP3) Server

Under Incoming Server: Protocol: POP3 Server or Hostname: xyz.onion (whatever your account info says) Port: 110 Security: STARTTLS Authentication: Normal password Username: (your username) Password: (POP3 password).

1. Configure Outgoing (SMTP) Server

Under Outgoing Server: Server or Hostname: xyz.onion (whatever your account info says) Port: 25 Security: STARTTLS Authentication: Normal password Username: (your username) Password: (SMTP password).

1. Click on email at the top and change your address if you had to use a spoof one to get the configure manually to pop up.

2. Configure Proxy

a. Click the gear icon on the bottom left for settings. Scroll all the way down to Network & Disk Space. Click the settings button next to Connection. Configure how Thunderbird connects to the internet.

b. Select Manual Proxy Configuration. For SOCKS Host enter 127.0.0.1 and enter port 9050. (if you are running this through a VM the port may be different)

c. Now check the box for SOCKS5 and then Proxy DNS when using SOCKS5 down at the bottom. Click OK

1. Check Email

For thunderbird to reach the onion mail server it has to be connected to tor. Depending on your local setup, it might be fine as is or you might have to have tor browser open in the background. Click on inbox and then the little cloud icon with the down arrow to check mail.

1. Security Exception

Thunderbird is not going to like that the onion mail server security certificate is self signed. A popup Add Security Exception will appear. Click Confirm Security Exception.

You are done. Enjoy your new private email service.

REMEMBER: The server can read your emails unless they are encrypted. Go into account settings. Look down and click End-toEnd Encryption. Then add your OpenPGP key or open your OpenPGP Key Manager (you might have to download one if you don't already have one) and generate a new key for this account.

@ a95c6243:d345522c

Auf der diesjährigen Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz geht es vor allem um die Ukraine. Protagonisten sind dabei zunächst die US-Amerikaner. Präsident Trump schockierte die Europäer kurz vorher durch ein Telefonat mit seinem Amtskollegen Wladimir Putin, während Vizepräsident Vance mit seiner Rede über Demokratie und Meinungsfreiheit für versteinerte Mienen und Empörung sorgte.

Die Bemühungen der Europäer um einen Frieden in der Ukraine halten sich, gelinde gesagt, in Grenzen. Größeres Augenmerk wird auf militärische Unterstützung, die Pflege von Feindbildern sowie Eskalation gelegt. Der deutsche Bundeskanzler Scholz reagierte auf die angekündigten Verhandlungen über einen möglichen Frieden für die Ukraine mit der Forderung nach noch höheren «Verteidigungsausgaben». Auch die amtierende Außenministerin Baerbock hatte vor der Münchner Konferenz klargestellt:

«Frieden wird es nur durch Stärke geben. (...) Bei Corona haben wir gesehen, zu was Europa fähig ist. Es braucht erneut Investitionen, die der historischen Wegmarke, vor der wir stehen, angemessen sind.»

Die Rüstungsindustrie freut sich in jedem Fall über weltweit steigende Militärausgaben. Die Kriege in der Ukraine und in Gaza tragen zu Rekordeinnahmen bei. Jetzt «winkt die Aussicht auf eine jahrelange große Nachrüstung in Europa», auch wenn der Ukraine-Krieg enden sollte, so hört man aus Finanzkreisen. In der Konsequenz kennt «die Aktie des deutschen Vorzeige-Rüstungskonzerns Rheinmetall in ihrem Anstieg offenbar gar keine Grenzen mehr». «Solche Friedensversprechen» wie das jetzige hätten in der Vergangenheit zu starken Kursverlusten geführt.

Für manche Leute sind Kriegswaffen und sonstige Rüstungsgüter Waren wie alle anderen, jedenfalls aus der Perspektive von Investoren oder Managern. Auch in diesem Bereich gibt es Startups und man spricht von Dingen wie innovativen Herangehensweisen, hocheffizienten Produktionsanlagen, skalierbaren Produktionstechniken und geringeren Stückkosten.

Wir lesen aktuell von Massenproduktion und gesteigerten Fertigungskapazitäten für Kriegsgerät. Der Motor solcher Dynamik und solchen Wachstums ist die Aufrüstung, die inzwischen permanent gefordert wird. Parallel wird die Bevölkerung verbal eingestimmt und auf Kriegstüchtigkeit getrimmt.

Das Rüstungs- und KI-Startup Helsing verkündete kürzlich eine «dezentrale Massenproduktion für den Ukrainekrieg». Mit dieser Expansion positioniere sich das Münchner Unternehmen als einer der weltweit führenden Hersteller von Kampfdrohnen. Der nächste «Meilenstein» steht auch bereits an: Man will eine Satellitenflotte im Weltraum aufbauen, zur Überwachung von Gefechtsfeldern und Truppenbewegungen.

Ebenfalls aus München stammt das als DefenseTech-Startup bezeichnete Unternehmen ARX Robotics. Kürzlich habe man in der Region die größte europäische Produktionsstätte für autonome Verteidigungssysteme eröffnet. Damit fahre man die Produktion von Militär-Robotern hoch. Diese Expansion diene auch der Lieferung der «größten Flotte unbemannter Bodensysteme westlicher Bauart» in die Ukraine.

Rüstung boomt und scheint ein Zukunftsmarkt zu sein. Die Hersteller und Vermarkter betonen, mit ihren Aktivitäten und Produkten solle die europäische Verteidigungsfähigkeit erhöht werden. Ihre Strategien sollten sogar «zum Schutz demokratischer Strukturen beitragen».

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Dieser Beitrag ist zuerst auf Transition News erschienen.

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Mobi66 là một nền tảng giải trí trực tuyến đặc biệt, mang đến cho người chơi những trải nghiệm đầy thú vị và phong phú. Với giao diện trực quan, dễ sử dụng, người chơi có thể dễ dàng tìm thấy những hoạt động giải trí phù hợp với sở thích cá nhân của mình. Mobi66 không chỉ chú trọng đến chất lượng trò chơi mà còn đảm bảo rằng mọi người đều có thể tận hưởng một không gian vui vẻ, thoải mái. Từ những trò chơi đơn giản, dễ tham gia cho đến những thử thách đòi hỏi sự tập trung và chiến lược, Mobi66 luôn mang lại một sự lựa chọn đa dạng để mọi người có thể khám phá. Nền tảng này liên tục cải tiến và tối ưu hóa các tính năng, giúp mang đến những trải nghiệm giải trí mượt mà và đầy hứng thú cho người chơi.

Điểm nổi bật của Mobi66 chính là sự đa dạng trong các trò chơi và hoạt động mà nó cung cấp. Các trò chơi không chỉ được thiết kế để giải trí mà còn giúp người chơi phát triển các kỹ năng tư duy, sáng tạo và khả năng phản xạ nhanh chóng. Mỗi trò chơi trên Mobi66 đều có sự thu hút riêng, giúp người chơi không cảm thấy nhàm chán và luôn tìm thấy sự mới mẻ trong mỗi lần tham gia. Đặc biệt, nền tảng này cũng mang lại những cơ hội giao lưu và kết nối giữa các người chơi, giúp xây dựng một cộng đồng năng động và thân thiện. Người chơi có thể chia sẻ kinh nghiệm, tham gia vào các sự kiện cộng đồng và thử thách bản thân trong các cuộc thi để giành những phần thưởng hấp dẫn, qua đó tạo dựng những mối quan hệ mới và tận hưởng những giây phút vui vẻ.

Với cam kết mang lại trải nghiệm giải trí tối ưu, Mobi66 luôn chú trọng đến sự hài lòng và an toàn của người chơi. Nền tảng này không chỉ cập nhật thường xuyên các trò chơi và sự kiện mới mà còn luôn lắng nghe phản hồi từ người dùng để cải tiến dịch vụ. Mobi66 không ngừng nâng cao chất lượng các tính năng, đảm bảo môi trường giải trí an toàn và bảo mật cho tất cả người tham gia. Sự nỗ lực không ngừng này đã giúp Mobi66 trở thành một trong những nền tảng giải trí trực tuyến được yêu thích nhất hiện nay, mang lại cho người chơi những giây phút thư giãn tuyệt vời và đầy ý nghĩa.

@ e7bc35f8:3ed2a7cf

Imagine a world where governments couldn't fund wars simply by printing money...

Would history have changed? Could World War I have ended in months instead of four bloody years?

August 1914. A small incident in Central Europe triggers a snowball effect no one foresaw. British newspapers call it "the war of the August bank holiday"—a brief summer campaign for the troops.

No one imagined that this "short conflict" would turn into the first global slaughterhouse in human history.

But how did a local war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia spiral into such devastation?

The answer lies in something few suspect: money.

In hindsight, the key difference between World War I and earlier, more limited wars was not geopolitical or strategic—it was monetary.

Before the war, the gold standard imposed strict fiscal discipline on all nations. Money was directly tied to the gold reserves of each country, automatically limiting military expenditures.

Yet, within weeks of the war’s outbreak, every major warring nation did something unprecedented: they suspended the convertibility of their currency into gold.

With this single move, governments gained access not only to their own treasuries but effectively to the entire wealth of their citizens.

As long as a government could print money and people accepted it, it could fund an endless war. Without the gold standard’s constraints, states could keep sending young men to the slaughter.

History might have taken a different course if gold had been in the hands of Europe's citizens, forcing governments to rely on taxation instead of inflation. The war might have ended within months, as one of the alliances would have run out of financial resources.

The absurdity of this war was not lost on those at the front lines. On Christmas Eve of 1914, something remarkable happened: French, British, and German soldiers defied orders, laid down their weapons, and crossed enemy lines.

Men who were supposed to be enemies exchanged gifts and played football. Ordinary people realized what their leaders could not: they had no real quarrel with each other and no true reason to kill.

By the war’s end in 1918, the currencies of all major European powers had collapsed. In the defeated nations, Germany and Austria, money had lost more than half its value.

And for what? The territorial changes resulting from the war barely justified the slaughter of millions. None of the victorious powers gained lands significant enough to warrant such sacrifices.

World War I forever altered our relationship with money. After the war, money ceased to be a matter of the market and became a tool of political control.

Gold would never again serve as the world’s uniform currency, as central banks monopolized its reserves. But decades later, the invention of Bitcoin would lay the foundation for a new kind of money—one beyond national borders and state control.

Could a truly independent currency have prevented a world war? And what can this history teach us about the future of money and global peace?

| From "The Bitcoin Standard", Saifedean Ammus

@ 678800d0:39e02e77

Mobi66 là một nền tảng giải trí trực tuyến đột phá, cung cấp cho người chơi những trải nghiệm đa dạng và đầy thú vị. Với giao diện được thiết kế thông minh và dễ sử dụng, Mobi66 cho phép người chơi nhanh chóng tiếp cận các trò chơi và hoạt động giải trí mà họ yêu thích. Nền tảng này luôn mang đến một không gian thư giãn tuyệt vời, từ những trò chơi nhẹ nhàng đến những thử thách đầy hấp dẫn. Các tính năng của Mobi66 được tối ưu hóa để mang lại cho người dùng một trải nghiệm mượt mà, dễ dàng tương tác và không gặp phải bất kỳ trở ngại nào. Dù bạn là người mới bắt đầu hay đã có kinh nghiệm, Mobi66 luôn có những hoạt động phù hợp, giúp bạn vừa giải trí vừa rèn luyện các kỹ năng tư duy và phản xạ.

Một trong những điểm đặc biệt của Mobi66 là sự đa dạng trong các loại hình giải trí mà nền tảng này cung cấp. Người chơi có thể tham gia vào nhiều trò chơi khác nhau, từ những trò chơi đòi hỏi sự sáng tạo, kỹ năng chiến lược cho đến những trò chơi nhẹ nhàng giúp thư giãn tinh thần. Mobi66 luôn mang lại những lựa chọn phong phú, giúp người chơi có thể tìm thấy niềm vui bất kể sở thích cá nhân của mình là gì. Bên cạnh đó, nền tảng này không chỉ tạo ra một không gian giải trí mà còn là nơi để kết nối cộng đồng. Mobi66 khuyến khích người dùng chia sẻ kinh nghiệm, giao lưu và tham gia các sự kiện, qua đó giúp người chơi cảm thấy gần gũi và tạo dựng mối quan hệ với những người có cùng đam mê.

Với cam kết mang đến chất lượng dịch vụ tối ưu, Mobi66 không ngừng cải tiến và nâng cấp nền tảng của mình để đáp ứng nhu cầu của người chơi. Nền tảng này luôn đảm bảo rằng mỗi người chơi sẽ có một trải nghiệm thú vị, an toàn và bảo mật. Đội ngũ phát triển của Mobi66 luôn lắng nghe phản hồi của người dùng để cải thiện các tính năng, nâng cao chất lượng trò chơi và mang lại những trải nghiệm mới mẻ. Bằng sự nỗ lực không ngừng nghỉ, Mobi66 đã trở thành một trong những nền tảng giải trí hàng đầu, nơi người chơi có thể tìm thấy những giây phút thư giãn tuyệt vời, khám phá các trò chơi mới mẻ và kết nối với cộng đồng người chơi sôi động.

@ c631e267:c2b78d3e

Nur wenn wir aufeinander zugehen, haben wir die Chance \ auf Überwindung der gegenseitigen Ressentiments! \ Dr. med. dent. Jens Knipphals

In Wolfsburg sollte es kürzlich eine Gesprächsrunde von Kritikern der Corona-Politik mit Oberbürgermeister Dennis Weilmann und Vertretern der Stadtverwaltung geben. Der Zahnarzt und langjährige Maßnahmenkritiker Jens Knipphals hatte diese Einladung ins Rathaus erwirkt und publiziert. Seine Motivation:

«Ich möchte die Spaltung der Gesellschaft überwinden. Dazu ist eine umfassende Aufarbeitung der Corona-Krise in der Öffentlichkeit notwendig.»

Schon früher hatte Knipphals Antworten von den Kommunalpolitikern verlangt, zum Beispiel bei öffentlichen Bürgerfragestunden. Für das erwartete Treffen im Rathaus formulierte er Fragen wie: Warum wurden fachliche Argumente der Kritiker ignoriert? Weshalb wurde deren Ausgrenzung, Diskreditierung und Entmenschlichung nicht entgegengetreten? In welcher Form übernehmen Rat und Verwaltung in Wolfsburg persönlich Verantwortung für die erheblichen Folgen der politischen Corona-Krise?

Der Termin fand allerdings nicht statt – der Bürgermeister sagte ihn kurz vorher wieder ab. Knipphals bezeichnete Weilmann anschließend als Wiederholungstäter, da das Stadtoberhaupt bereits 2022 zu einem Runden Tisch in der Sache eingeladen hatte, den es dann nie gab. Gegenüber Multipolar erklärte der Arzt, Weilmann wolle scheinbar eine öffentliche Aufarbeitung mit allen Mitteln verhindern. Er selbst sei «inzwischen absolut desillusioniert» und die einzige Lösung sei, dass die Verantwortlichen gingen.

Die Aufarbeitung der Plandemie beginne bei jedem von uns selbst, sei aber letztlich eine gesamtgesellschaftliche Aufgabe, schreibt Peter Frey, der den «Fall Wolfsburg» auch in seinem Blog behandelt. Diese Aufgabe sei indes deutlich größer, als viele glaubten. Erfreulicherweise sei der öffentliche Informationsraum inzwischen größer, trotz der weiterhin unverfrorenen Desinformations-Kampagnen der etablierten Massenmedien.

Frey erinnert daran, dass Dennis Weilmann mitverantwortlich für gravierende Grundrechtseinschränkungen wie die 2021 eingeführten 2G-Regeln in der Wolfsburger Innenstadt zeichnet. Es sei naiv anzunehmen, dass ein Funktionär einzig im Interesse der Bürger handeln würde. Als früherer Dezernent des Amtes für Wirtschaft, Digitalisierung und Kultur der Autostadt kenne Weilmann zum Beispiel die Verknüpfung von Fördergeldern mit politischen Zielsetzungen gut.

Wolfsburg wurde damals zu einem Modellprojekt des Bundesministeriums des Innern (BMI) und war Finalist im Bitkom-Wettbewerb «Digitale Stadt». So habe rechtzeitig vor der Plandemie das Projekt «Smart City Wolfsburg» anlaufen können, das der Stadt «eine Vorreiterrolle für umfassende Vernetzung und Datenerfassung» aufgetragen habe, sagt Frey. Die Vereinten Nationen verkauften dann derartige «intelligente» Überwachungs- und Kontrollmaßnahmen ebenso als Rettung in der Not wie das Magazin Forbes im April 2020:

«Intelligente Städte können uns helfen, die Coronavirus-Pandemie zu bekämpfen. In einer wachsenden Zahl von Ländern tun die intelligenten Städte genau das. Regierungen und lokale Behörden nutzen Smart-City-Technologien, Sensoren und Daten, um die Kontakte von Menschen aufzuspüren, die mit dem Coronavirus infiziert sind. Gleichzeitig helfen die Smart Cities auch dabei, festzustellen, ob die Regeln der sozialen Distanzierung eingehalten werden.»

Offensichtlich gibt es viele Aspekte zu bedenken und zu durchleuten, wenn es um die Aufklärung und Aufarbeitung der sogenannten «Corona-Pandemie» und der verordneten Maßnahmen geht. Frustration und Desillusion sind angesichts der Realitäten absolut verständlich. Gerade deswegen sind Initiativen wie die von Jens Knipphals so bewundernswert und so wichtig – ebenso wie eine seiner Kernthesen: «Wir müssen aufeinander zugehen, da hilft alles nichts».

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After four NFBC teams, I’m done drafting for the season. Below, I’ve made a table of my rosters and noted the players in whom I have multiple shares.

Four shares: None

Three shares: Chris Sale, Cody Bellinger, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Nolan Jones, Roman Anthony, Gavin Lux

Two shares: Jackson Chourio, Roki Sasaki, Will Smith, Kenley Jansen, Brice Turang, Zach Neto, Jackson Holliday, Brandon Nimmo, Bo Naylor, T.J. Friedl, Casey Mize, Griffin Jax, Will Warren, Gerrit Cole

Zero shares: Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Witt, Aaron Judge, Elly de la Cruz, Jose Ramirez, Juan Soto, Paul Skenes, Francisco Lindor, Tarik Skubal, Vladimir Guerrero, Fernando Tatis, Gunnar Henderson, Zack Wheeler, Yordan Alvarez, Garrett Crochet, Trea Turner, Logan Gilbert, William Contreras, Bryce Harper, Jackson Merrill, Jarren Duran, Wyatt Langford, Oneil Cruz, Ketel Marte, Manny Machado, Freddie Freeman, Mason Miller, Josh Hader, Devin Williams, Emmanuel Clase, Dylan Cease, Ronald Acuna, Blake Snell, Cole Ragans, Michael Harris, Corey Seager, Edwin Diaz, Brent Rooker, Rafael Devers, James Wood, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Lawrence Butler, Ryan Helsley, Andres Munoz, Spencer Schwellenbach, Framber Valdez, Michael King

Bold = intentional fade

Bold + Italics = hard fade

Write-ups for each league are here: BCL1, BCL2, BCL3 and MAIN.

Links to prior portfolios: 2024, 2023, 2022*, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011**

* Sadly lost forever because it was on my now defunct original web site

** including these links not because anyone will click on them, but to show off my meticulous (bordering on OCD) record keeping.After four NFBC teams, I’m done drafting for the season. Below, I’ve made a table of my rosters and noted the players in whom I have multiple shares.

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Im Augenblick wird mit größter Intensität, großer Umsicht \ das deutsche Volk belogen. \ Olaf Scholz im FAZ-Interview

Online-Wahlen stärken die Demokratie, sind sicher, und 61 Prozent der Wahlberechtigten sprechen sich für deren Einführung in Deutschland aus. Das zumindest behauptet eine aktuelle Umfrage, die auch über die Agentur Reuters Verbreitung in den Medien gefunden hat. Demnach würden außerdem 45 Prozent der Nichtwähler bei der Bundestagswahl ihre Stimme abgeben, wenn sie dies zum Beispiel von Ihrem PC, Tablet oder Smartphone aus machen könnten.

Die telefonische Umfrage unter gut 1000 wahlberechtigten Personen sei repräsentativ, behauptet der Auftraggeber – der Digitalverband Bitkom. Dieser präsentiert sich als eingetragener Verein mit einer beeindruckenden Liste von Mitgliedern, die Software und IT-Dienstleistungen anbieten. Erklärtes Vereinsziel ist es, «Deutschland zu einem führenden Digitalstandort zu machen und die digitale Transformation der deutschen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung voranzutreiben».

Durchgeführt hat die Befragung die Bitkom Servicegesellschaft mbH, also alles in der Familie. Die gleiche Erhebung hatte der Verband übrigens 2021 schon einmal durchgeführt. Damals sprachen sich angeblich sogar 63 Prozent für ein derartiges «Demokratie-Update» aus – die Tendenz ist demgemäß fallend. Dennoch orakelt mancher, der Gang zur Wahlurne gelte bereits als veraltet.

Die spanische Privat-Uni mit Globalisten-Touch, IE University, berichtete Ende letzten Jahres in ihrer Studie «European Tech Insights», 67 Prozent der Europäer befürchteten, dass Hacker Wahlergebnisse verfälschen könnten. Mehr als 30 Prozent der Befragten glaubten, dass künstliche Intelligenz (KI) bereits Wahlentscheidungen beeinflusst habe. Trotzdem würden angeblich 34 Prozent der unter 35-Jährigen einer KI-gesteuerten App vertrauen, um in ihrem Namen für politische Kandidaten zu stimmen.

Wie dauerhaft wird wohl das Ergebnis der kommenden Bundestagswahl sein? Diese Frage stellt sich angesichts der aktuellen Entwicklung der Migrations-Debatte und der (vorübergehend) bröckelnden «Brandmauer» gegen die AfD. Das «Zustrombegrenzungsgesetz» der Union hat das Parlament heute Nachmittag überraschenderweise abgelehnt. Dennoch muss man wohl kein ausgesprochener Pessimist sein, um zu befürchten, dass die Entscheidungen der Bürger von den selbsternannten Verteidigern der Demokratie künftig vielleicht nicht respektiert werden, weil sie nicht gefallen.

Bundesweit wird jetzt zu «Brandmauer-Demos» aufgerufen, die CDU gerät unter Druck und es wird von Übergriffen auf Parteibüros und Drohungen gegen Mitarbeiter berichtet. Sicherheitsbehörden warnen vor Eskalationen, die Polizei sei «für ein mögliches erhöhtes Aufkommen von Straftaten gegenüber Politikern und gegen Parteigebäude sensibilisiert».

Der Vorwand «unzulässiger Einflussnahme» auf Politik und Wahlen wird als Argument schon seit einiger Zeit aufgebaut. Der Manipulation schuldig befunden wird neben Putin und Trump auch Elon Musk, was lustigerweise ausgerechnet Bill Gates gerade noch einmal bekräftigt und als «völlig irre» bezeichnet hat. Man stelle sich die Diskussionen um die Gültigkeit von Wahlergebnissen vor, wenn es Online-Verfahren zur Stimmabgabe gäbe. In der Schweiz wird «E-Voting» seit einigen Jahren getestet, aber wohl bisher mit wenig Erfolg.

Die politische Brandstiftung der letzten Jahre zahlt sich immer mehr aus. Anstatt dringende Probleme der Menschen zu lösen – zu denen auch in Deutschland die weit verbreitete Armut zählt –, hat die Politik konsequent polarisiert und sich auf Ausgrenzung und Verhöhnung großer Teile der Bevölkerung konzentriert. Basierend auf Ideologie und Lügen werden abweichende Stimmen unterdrückt und kriminalisiert, nicht nur und nicht erst in diesem Augenblick. Die nächsten Wochen dürften ausgesprochen spannend werden.

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A Coastal Paradise in Costa Blanca

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• Along the way, enjoy cliffside scenery, hidden caves, and viewpoints overlooking the Mediterranean.

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• Offers incredible views of Benidorm, Altea Bay, and the towering cliffs plunging into the sea.

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• Visit the ancient watchtower ruins, once used to spot pirates.
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A Post by Onjezani Kenani

Onjezani reportedly posted on social media:

So according to the Reserve Bank Governor, if a relative asks someone in the diaspora to pay school fees for their child studying abroad, in exchange for the Kwacha equivalent - that's a crime? He want's you in the diaspora to send dollars to Malawi, then your relative applies to the bank, waits endlessly, and counts themselves lucky if the fees are ever paid at all. Is this really what he wants?

Mr. Governor, Sir, the money in the diaspora is ours, not yours. We work hard for this money. Stop having ideas on how we should spend it.

An Article opposing Onjezani's view

An opinion article titled Slow down, Onjezani Kenani; help enlighten Malawians not misguiding them written by one Joe Cholinga, targeting Onjezani's social media critique, but not necessarily directly related to the above post specifically, was published through the Nyasa Times, dated November 16, 2024. Similar articles can be found on other platforms:

https://www.nyasatimes.com/opinion-slow-down-onjezani-kenani-help-enlighten-malawians-not-misguiding-them/

Dissecting this Article

The author states about Onjezani: "His mockery of the RBM’s directive is not just misguided; it is dangerously misleading" (emphasis added), yet the "facts" in the article do not mention any role or responsibility that the Malawi Government or its' financial policies may have had in this economic crisis. The author clearly points to the source of the problem on "setting the record straight":

Malawi’s foreign reserves have been severely depleted due to widespread illegal foreign exchange dealings. Commercial banks, NGOs, and even donor-funded projects have been implicated in manipulating forex allocations for private profit. This black-market trading has destabilized the kwacha, driving inflation to alarming levels and pushing the prices of basic goods through the roof.

One may easily conclude that the named entities and the market has created this chaos, but the author seems to switch around cause and effect. The question should really be:

What is the cause for this market response?

The Author goes on to justify the RBM's actions by stressing that "this is a matter of national survival" and "not a joke", he suggests that the "directive is a necessary intervention to ensure that the country’s foreign reserves are properly managed" and to (reading between the lines) protect "the livelihoods of millions of Malawians", "particularly the poor and vulnerable" against rising prices.

Ah, yes it is all about protecting the poor and the vulnerable! He is implying that the Government knows what is best for "millions of Malawians" and is able to "properly manage" resources. Millions of people who have experienced past- and present communist regimes or countries around the world may strongly disagree with this assessment.

He seems to imply that striving to save the fruits of one's labour in harder, non-inflating assets like forex instead of the inflationary Kwacha for "personal gain" is a bad or unworthy goal. One might conclude that those in charge of the RBM and the Government more broadly, lack such egocentric attributes, because the RBM (under Government control and managed by people) wishes to "properly manage" resources. Clearly politicians, public servants and government staff are not greedy, they have no aspirations to act in their own interests for their "personal gain" and would only make decisions to protect "millions of Malawians", for the greater good.

The author goes on to discredit Onjezani to have "lost his way" and criticises his comments for their "lack of substance...", "dangerous oversimplification" and "divorced from the facts". He goes on to conclude:

In Conclusion

The real danger here is that his posts could lead people to believe that the government’s economic strategies are a joke, rather than the urgent steps they are.

So this is the threat? People might stop and question the political narrative, ask difficult questions? Fascinating. Yet surely facts and truths will shine during any darker times that may lay ahead of us, removing any need for concern.

References

forex #inflation #malawi #politics

1. This undated screenshot seemingly from a social media platform, circulated on WhatsApp in March 2025
2. The Nyasa Times Article, dated November 16, 2024
   https://www.nyasatimes.com/opinion-slow-down-onjezani-kenani-help-enlighten-malawians-not-misguiding-them/
3. Wikipedia Page on Onjezani
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Onjezani_Kenani
4. Some writing by Onjezani
   https://www.author-me.com/fict04/storyofmyfate.htm

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Menschen tun alles, egal wie absurd, \ um ihrer eigenen Seele nicht zu begegnen. \ Carl Gustav Jung

«Extremer Reichtum ist eine Gefahr für die Demokratie», sagen über die Hälfte der knapp 3000 befragten Millionäre aus G20-Staaten laut einer Umfrage der «Patriotic Millionaires». Ferner stellte dieser Zusammenschluss wohlhabender US-Amerikaner fest, dass 63 Prozent jener Millionäre den Einfluss von Superreichen auf US-Präsident Trump als Bedrohung für die globale Stabilität ansehen.

Diese Besorgnis haben 370 Millionäre und Milliardäre am Dienstag auch den in Davos beim WEF konzentrierten Privilegierten aus aller Welt übermittelt. In einem offenen Brief forderten sie die «gewählten Führer» auf, die Superreichen – also sie selbst – zu besteuern, um «die zersetzenden Auswirkungen des extremen Reichtums auf unsere Demokratien und die Gesellschaft zu bekämpfen». Zum Beispiel kontrolliere eine handvoll extrem reicher Menschen die Medien, beeinflusse die Rechtssysteme in unzulässiger Weise und verwandele Recht in Unrecht.

Schon 2019 beanstandete der bekannte Historiker und Schriftsteller Ruthger Bregman an einer WEF-Podiumsdiskussion die Steuervermeidung der Superreichen. Die elitäre Veranstaltung bezeichnete er als «Feuerwehr-Konferenz, bei der man nicht über Löschwasser sprechen darf.» Daraufhin erhielt Bregman keine Einladungen nach Davos mehr. Auf seine Aussagen machte der Schweizer Aktivist Alec Gagneux aufmerksam, der sich seit Jahrzehnten kritisch mit dem WEF befasst. Ihm wurde kürzlich der Zutritt zu einem dreiteiligen Kurs über das WEF an der Volkshochschule Region Brugg verwehrt.

Nun ist die Erkenntnis, dass mit Geld politischer Einfluss einhergeht, alles andere als neu. Und extremer Reichtum macht die Sache nicht wirklich besser. Trotzdem hat man über Initiativen wie Patriotic Millionaires oder Taxmenow bisher eher selten etwas gehört, obwohl es sie schon lange gibt. Auch scheint es kein Problem, wenn ein Herr Gates fast im Alleingang versucht, globale Gesundheits-, Klima-, Ernährungs- oder Bevölkerungspolitik zu betreiben – im Gegenteil. Im Jahr, als der Milliardär Donald Trump zum zweiten Mal ins Weiße Haus einzieht, ist das Echo in den Gesinnungsmedien dagegen enorm – und uniform, wer hätte das gedacht.

Der neue US-Präsident hat jedoch «Davos geerdet», wie Achgut es nannte. In seiner kurzen Rede beim Weltwirtschaftsforum verteidigte er seine Politik und stellte klar, er habe schlicht eine «Revolution des gesunden Menschenverstands» begonnen. Mit deutlichen Worten sprach er unter anderem von ersten Maßnahmen gegen den «Green New Scam», und von einem «Erlass, der jegliche staatliche Zensur beendet»:

«Unsere Regierung wird die Äußerungen unserer eigenen Bürger nicht mehr als Fehlinformation oder Desinformation bezeichnen, was die Lieblingswörter von Zensoren und derer sind, die den freien Austausch von Ideen und, offen gesagt, den Fortschritt verhindern wollen.»

Wie der «Trumpismus» letztlich einzuordnen ist, muss jeder für sich selbst entscheiden. Skepsis ist definitiv angebracht, denn «einer von uns» sind weder der Präsident noch seine auserwählten Teammitglieder. Ob sie irgendeinen Sumpf trockenlegen oder Staatsverbrechen aufdecken werden oder was aus WHO- und Klimaverträgen wird, bleibt abzuwarten.

Das WHO-Dekret fordert jedenfalls die Übertragung der Gelder auf «glaubwürdige Partner», die die Aktivitäten übernehmen könnten. Zufällig scheint mit «Impfguru» Bill Gates ein weiterer Harris-Unterstützer kürzlich das Lager gewechselt zu haben: Nach einem gemeinsamen Abendessen zeigte er sich «beeindruckt» von Trumps Interesse an der globalen Gesundheit.

Mit dem Projekt «Stargate» sind weitere dunkle Wolken am Erwartungshorizont der Fangemeinde aufgezogen. Trump hat dieses Joint Venture zwischen den Konzernen OpenAI, Oracle, und SoftBank als das «größte KI-Infrastrukturprojekt der Geschichte» angekündigt. Der Stein des Anstoßes: Oracle-CEO Larry Ellison, der auch Fan von KI-gestützter Echtzeit-Überwachung ist, sieht einen weiteren potenziellen Einsatz der künstlichen Intelligenz. Sie könne dazu dienen, Krebserkrankungen zu erkennen und individuelle mRNA-«Impfstoffe» zur Behandlung innerhalb von 48 Stunden zu entwickeln.

Warum bitte sollten sich diese superreichen «Eliten» ins eigene Fleisch schneiden und direkt entgegen ihren eigenen Interessen handeln? Weil sie Menschenfreunde, sogenannte Philanthropen sind? Oder vielleicht, weil sie ein schlechtes Gewissen haben und ihre Schuld kompensieren müssen? Deswegen jedenfalls brauchen «Linke» laut Robert Willacker, einem deutschen Politikberater mit brasilianischen Wurzeln, rechte Parteien – ein ebenso überraschender wie humorvoller Erklärungsansatz.

Wenn eine Krähe der anderen kein Auge aushackt, dann tut sie das sich selbst noch weniger an. Dass Millionäre ernsthaft ihre eigene Besteuerung fordern oder Machteliten ihren eigenen Einfluss zugunsten anderer einschränken würden, halte ich für sehr unwahrscheinlich. So etwas glaube ich erst, wenn zum Beispiel die Rüstungsindustrie sich um Friedensverhandlungen bemüht, die Pharmalobby sich gegen institutionalisierte Korruption einsetzt, Zentralbanken ihre CBDC-Pläne für Bitcoin opfern oder der ÖRR die Abschaffung der Rundfunkgebühren fordert.

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About Cooker.Club Cooker.Club is a decentralized platform for AI agents, built at the intersection of artificial intelligence, music, Web3, and social networks. It enables AI-powered creators to launch tokens, engage with communities, and build autonomous digital economies. Through its Create-to-Earn (C2E) model, Cooker.Club aims to establish a sustainable, transparent reward system for both creators and their supporters.

From Memecoins to Mechanisms The internet is full of memecoins. But what happens when a virtual being — one with a defined persona, cultural relevance, and a growing fanbase — issues a token designed not for hype, but for sustainable, on-chain value? CyberSun is the AI-powered digital persona of Justin Sun. As a virtual idol who creates music, interacts autonomously, and grows across social platforms, CyberSun represents a new generation of AI-native creators. His token will soon launch on Cooker.Club as part of a broader shift toward creator-owned economies. This launch is more than a drop — it’s the entry point into Create-to-Earn (C2E): a protocol-driven system where belief and participation are rewarded directly on-chain.

What is Create-to-Earn? Cooker.Club’s upcoming Create-to-Earn (C2E) system transforms AI-driven creativity and community participation into protocol-level rewards. It’s a decentralized mechanism to distribute value to those who contribute to the visibility and momentum of AI agents. Here’s how it works: holders of an AI agent's token — like CyberSun’s — receive $COOK, the platform’s native token, based on their share of the token’s market cap. No staking. No extra steps. Just meaningful support that’s rewarded automatically. Support early, and as the protocol activates, value flows naturally.

How It Works When C2E goes live, $COOK will be continuously generated on-chain. CyberSun’s token — set to debut on one of three supported chains — will be part of the initial wave of C2E-compatible agents. Holders will automatically receive a proportional share of $COOK rewards, calculated by their market cap share. Select agents like CyberSun may receive reward multipliers, further enhancing the reward potential for their communities. Distribution breakdown: 90% of $COOK rewards go to token holders 10% is allocated to the developer address This ensures that the majority of value created by belief, attention, and cultural capital flows back to the community.

Why It Matters Most virtual creators depend on ad models, brand deals, or platform monetization. Cooker.Club enables a new paradigm — where AI agents operate independently and generate value directly for those who support them. C2E links visibility, influence, and participation to tangible, on-chain economics. It's not about speculation — it's about shared growth. CyberSun’s token isn’t just another digital asset. It’s a signal — a prototype for what AI-native creators can become when incentives are aligned with community belief and protocol design. Why Holders Care Owning a token on Cooker.Club is more than just collecting an asset — it’s a way to participate in the future of creator economies. In traditional systems, fans show support through likes, comments, or subscriptions. But none of that creates a direct economic relationship between the creator and their community. C2E changes that. By holding CyberSun’s token, supporters aren’t just cheering from the sidelines — they’re entering into an on-chain revenue stream. As CyberSun grows in reach and attention, that value is captured by the protocol and returned to those holding his token. Importantly, rewards aren’t based on speculation or trading volume, but on proportional token holdings and market cap share. It’s a model that rewards loyalty and early alignment, not just price action. This means: Long-term supporters are directly incentivized Passive holding becomes active participation Cultural capital has monetary weight With one transaction, holders become part of an evolving AI-native economy — where every interaction, every appearance, and every moment of visibility has economic consequence.

Looking Ahead The CyberSun token will be available soon on https://cooker.club/. Participation is simple: buy, hold, and become part of the C2E economy. One transaction makes holders eligible for future $COOK rewards as soon as the system activates. This launch marks the beginning of a broader vision: to build a decentralized infrastructure where AI agents create, evolve, and thrive — and where those who support them share in their success. And it all starts with the Sun. 🌞 Follow Cooker.Club for launch updates and C2E activation news.

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Cooker.club is a decentralized AI agent platform that integrates artificial intelligence, music, Web3 technologies, virtual idols, and social media. It empowers AI-powered creators to generate content, engage with communities, and build their own token-based economies. At the heart of this ecosystem is the Create-to-Earn model—an innovative incentive mechanism that rewards both creators and contributors fairly while ensuring sustainable growth.

1. What is the Create-to-Earn Model? The Create-to-Earn mechanism is designed to reward two key groups in the Cooker ecosystem: AI Agent Developers: Individuals who create and deploy AI agents Token Holders: Community members who support AI agents by holding their tokens To fuel this model, Cooker.club has allocated 60% of the total $COOK token supply to community incentives, with a large portion distributed through Create-to-Earn rewards. Season 1 of Create-to-Earn launches with a reward pool of 200 million $COOK tokens—representing 20% of the platform’s total token supply.

2. How the Create-to-Earn Model Works The Create-to-Earn mechanism operates through a combination of multi-chain mining and fair reward distribution. Here's how it works: 2.1 Multi-Chain $COOK Token Mining $COOK tokens are generated on multiple blockchains. Each chain has a different block time and fixed $COOK output per block: Base Chain: 50 $COOK per block (approx. every 2 seconds) BSC Chain: 75 $COOK per block (approx. every 3 seconds) Solana Chain: 10 $COOK per block (approx. every 0.4 seconds) This design ensures fast, scalable, and decentralized participation across networks. 2.2 Reward Distribution Structure Each block's $COOK reward is split into two parts: 10% goes to the AI Agent developer address 90% is distributed among token holders, based on the relative market cap of each AI Agent token

3. Incentive Boosters: Multipliers and Bonuses To further encourage participation, Create-to-Earn includes additional reward mechanisms: 3.1 Market Cap Multipliers Some AI Agent tokens receive a multiplier that boosts their effective market cap for reward distribution: Multiplier options: 1x, 1.2x, or 2x Granted to selected AI Agent tokens that show exceptional performance, creativity, or community resonance 3.2 Early Participation Bonus To reward early adopters, Create-to-Earn offers a 4x reward multiplier during the initial mining phase on each chain: Solana: First 1,500,000 blocks Base: First 300,000 blocks BSC: First 200,000 blocks 3.3 Migration Bonus for Virtuals Users AI Agents migrated from the Virtuals platform receive an extra 1.2x multiplier on their token market cap for reward calculations. This bonus benefits both developers and token holders It helps encourage growth and adoption by rewarding existing communities

4. Example: Reward Calculation on Solana Chain Let's take a sample scenario of $COOK mining on the Solana chain: $COOK per block: 10 $COOK Three AI Agent tokens in the market: A, B, and C Token Market Caps and Multipliers: A Token: Market cap = 1M, multiplier = 2 → Adjusted cap = 2M B Token: Market cap = 2M, multiplier = 1 → Adjusted cap = 2M C Token: Market cap = 1M, multiplier = 1 → Adjusted cap = 1M Total Adjusted Market Cap = 5M $COOK Distribution Per Block: A Token receives 40% → 4 $COOK total DEV: 0.4 $COOK (10%) Holders: 3.6 $COOK (90%) B Token receives 40% → 4 $COOK total DEV: 0.4 $COOK Holders: 3.6 $COOK C Token receives 20% → 2 $COOK total DEV: 0.2 $COOK Holders: 1.8 $COOK This example demonstrates how $COOK rewards are distributed fairly according to adjusted market cap, ensuring both developers and holders are proportionally rewarded.

5. How to Participate in Create-to-Earn

6. Become a Token Holder Visit Cooker.club, choose an AI Agent, and purchase its tokens You’ll receive $COOK rewards automatically based on your share of the token's market value
7. Create and Launch an AI Agent Developers can deploy AI agents and issue tokens on Cooker.club Developers receive 10% of the total $COOK rewards generated by their AI agent’s token

8. Migrate from Virtuals for Extra Rewards Developers and holders who migrate existing tokens from Virtuals receive a 1.2x multiplier on market cap for reward calculation All participants benefit from increased $COOK rewards Claiming Your $COOK Rewards To claim your earned $COOK tokens, simply complete at least one transaction on Cooker.club

9. What’s Coming Next for Create-to-Earn Season 2 Content-Based Mining: Rewards for AI Agent developers and holders Trading-Based Mining: Rewards for token traders Liquidity-Based Mining: Rewards for liquidity providers ($COOK/ETH, $COOK/BNB, $COOK/SOL) Season 3 Expected to follow a similar structure, refining incentives across all participation types

Cooker.club’s Create-to-Earn model is more than just a rewards system—it’s the foundation of a decentralized, AI-powered creator economy. Whether you're developing, supporting, or engaging with AI agents, you are part of a growing ecosystem where creativity and participation are truly rewarded.

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Die grauenvollste Aussicht ist die der Technokratie – \ einer kontrollierenden Herrschaft, \ die durch verstümmelte und verstümmelnde Geister ausgeübt wird. \ Ernst Jünger

«Davos ist nicht mehr sexy», das Weltwirtschaftsforum (WEF) mache Davos kaputt, diese Aussagen eines Einheimischen las ich kürzlich in der Handelszeitung. Während sich einige vor Ort enorm an der «teuersten Gewerbeausstellung der Welt» bereicherten, würden die negativen Begleiterscheinungen wie Wohnungsnot und Niedergang der lokalen Wirtschaft immer deutlicher.

Nächsten Montag beginnt in dem Schweizer Bergdorf erneut ein Jahrestreffen dieses elitären Clubs der Konzerne, bei dem man mit hochrangigen Politikern aus aller Welt und ausgewählten Vertretern der Systemmedien zusammenhocken wird. Wie bereits in den vergangenen vier Jahren wird die Präsidentin der EU-Kommission, Ursula von der Leyen, in Begleitung von Klaus Schwab ihre Grundsatzansprache halten.

Der deutsche WEF-Gründer hatte bei dieser Gelegenheit immer höchst lobende Worte für seine Landsmännin: 2021 erklärte er sich «stolz, dass Europa wieder unter Ihrer Führung steht» und 2022 fand er es bemerkenswert, was sie erreicht habe angesichts des «erstaunlichen Wandels», den die Welt in den vorangegangenen zwei Jahren erlebt habe; es gebe nun einen «neuen europäischen Geist».

Von der Leyens Handeln während der sogenannten Corona-«Pandemie» lobte Schwab damals bereits ebenso, wie es diese Woche das Karlspreis-Direktorium tat, als man der Beschuldigten im Fall Pfizergate die diesjährige internationale Auszeichnung «für Verdienste um die europäische Einigung» verlieh. Außerdem habe sie die EU nicht nur gegen den «Aggressor Russland», sondern auch gegen die «innere Bedrohung durch Rassisten und Demagogen» sowie gegen den Klimawandel verteidigt.

Jene Herausforderungen durch «Krisen epochalen Ausmaßes» werden indes aus dem Umfeld des WEF nicht nur herbeigeredet – wie man alljährlich zur Zeit des Davoser Treffens im Global Risks Report nachlesen kann, der zusammen mit dem Versicherungskonzern Zurich erstellt wird. Seit die Globalisten 2020/21 in der Praxis gesehen haben, wie gut eine konzertierte und konsequente Angst-Kampagne funktionieren kann, geht es Schlag auf Schlag. Sie setzen alles daran, Schwabs goldenes Zeitfenster des «Great Reset» zu nutzen.

Ziel dieses «großen Umbruchs» ist die totale Kontrolle der Technokraten über die Menschen unter dem Deckmantel einer globalen Gesundheitsfürsorge. Wie aber könnte man so etwas erreichen? Ein Mittel dazu ist die «kreative Zerstörung». Weitere unabdingbare Werkzeug sind die Einbindung, ja Gleichschaltung der Medien und der Justiz.

Ein «Great Mental Reset» sei die Voraussetzung dafür, dass ein Großteil der Menschen Einschränkungen und Manipulationen wie durch die Corona-Maßnahmen praktisch kritik- und widerstandslos hinnehme, sagt der Mediziner und Molekulargenetiker Michael Nehls. Er meint damit eine regelrechte Umprogrammierung des Gehirns, wodurch nach und nach unsere Individualität und unser soziales Bewusstsein eliminiert und durch unreflektierten Konformismus ersetzt werden.

Der aktuelle Zustand unserer Gesellschaften ist auch für den Schweizer Rechtsanwalt Philipp Kruse alarmierend. Durch den Umgang mit der «Pandemie» sieht er die Grundlagen von Recht und Vernunft erschüttert, die Rechtsstaatlichkeit stehe auf dem Prüfstand. Seiner dringenden Mahnung an alle Bürger, die Prinzipien von Recht und Freiheit zu verteidigen, kann ich mich nur anschließen.

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Ich begann, Social Media aufzubauen, \ um den Menschen eine Stimme zu geben. \ Mark Zuckerberg

Sind euch auch die Tränen gekommen, als ihr Mark Zuckerbergs Wendehals-Deklaration bezüglich der Meinungsfreiheit auf seinen Portalen gehört habt? Rührend, oder? Während er früher die offensichtliche Zensur leugnete und später die Regierung Biden dafür verantwortlich machte, will er nun angeblich «die Zensur auf unseren Plattformen drastisch reduzieren».

«Purer Opportunismus» ob des anstehenden Regierungswechsels wäre als Klassifizierung viel zu kurz gegriffen. Der jetzige Schachzug des Meta-Chefs ist genauso Teil einer kühl kalkulierten Business-Strategie, wie es die 180 Grad umgekehrte Praxis vorher war. Social Media sind ein höchst lukratives Geschäft. Hinzu kommt vielleicht noch ein bisschen verkorkstes Ego, weil derartig viel Einfluss und Geld sicher auch auf die Psyche schlagen. Verständlich.

«Es ist an der Zeit, zu unseren Wurzeln der freien Meinungsäußerung auf Facebook und Instagram zurückzukehren. Ich begann, Social Media aufzubauen, um den Menschen eine Stimme zu geben», sagte Zuckerberg.

Welche Wurzeln? Hat der Mann vergessen, dass er von der Überwachung, dem Ausspionieren und dem Ausverkauf sämtlicher Daten und digitaler Spuren sowie der Manipulation seiner «Kunden» lebt? Das ist knallharter Kommerz, nichts anderes. Um freie Meinungsäußerung geht es bei diesem Geschäft ganz sicher nicht, und das war auch noch nie so. Die Wurzeln von Facebook liegen in einem Projekt des US-Militärs mit dem Namen «LifeLog». Dessen Ziel war es, «ein digitales Protokoll vom Leben eines Menschen zu erstellen».

Der Richtungswechsel kommt allerdings nicht überraschend. Schon Anfang Dezember hatte Meta-Präsident Nick Clegg von «zu hoher Fehlerquote bei der Moderation» von Inhalten gesprochen. Bei der Gelegenheit erwähnte er auch, dass Mark sehr daran interessiert sei, eine aktive Rolle in den Debatten über eine amerikanische Führungsrolle im technologischen Bereich zu spielen.

Während Milliardärskollege und Big Tech-Konkurrent Elon Musk bereits seinen Posten in der kommenden Trump-Regierung in Aussicht hat, möchte Zuckerberg also nicht nur seine Haut retten – Trump hatte ihn einmal einen «Feind des Volkes» genannt und ihm lebenslange Haft angedroht –, sondern am liebsten auch mitspielen. KI-Berater ist wohl die gewünschte Funktion, wie man nach einem Treffen Trump-Zuckerberg hörte. An seine Verhaftung dachte vermutlich auch ein weiterer Multimilliardär mit eigener Social Media-Plattform, Pavel Durov, als er Zuckerberg jetzt kritisierte und gleichzeitig warnte.

Politik und Systemmedien drehen jedenfalls durch – was zu viel ist, ist zu viel. Etwas weniger Zensur und mehr Meinungsfreiheit würden die Freiheit der Bürger schwächen und seien potenziell vernichtend für die Menschenrechte. Zuckerberg setze mit dem neuen Kurs die Demokratie aufs Spiel, das sei eine «Einladung zum nächsten Völkermord», ernsthaft. Die Frage sei, ob sich die EU gegen Musk und Zuckerberg behaupten könne, Brüssel müsse jedenfalls hart durchgreifen.

Auch um die Faktenchecker macht man sich Sorgen. Für die deutsche Nachrichtenagentur dpa und die «Experten» von Correctiv, die (noch) Partner für Fact-Checking-Aktivitäten von Facebook sind, sei das ein «lukratives Geschäftsmodell». Aber möglicherweise werden die Inhalte ohne diese vermeintlichen Korrektoren ja sogar besser. Anders als Meta wollen jedoch Scholz, Faeser und die Tagesschau keine Fehler zugeben und zum Beispiel Correctiv-Falschaussagen einräumen.

Bei derlei dramatischen Befürchtungen wundert es nicht, dass der öffentliche Plausch auf X zwischen Elon Musk und AfD-Chefin Alice Weidel von 150 EU-Beamten überwacht wurde, falls es irgendwelche Rechtsverstöße geben sollte, die man ihnen ankreiden könnte. Auch der Deutsche Bundestag war wachsam. Gefunden haben dürften sie nichts. Das Ganze war eher eine Show, viel Wind wurde gemacht, aber letztlich gab es nichts als heiße Luft.

Das Anbiedern bei Donald Trump ist indes gerade in Mode. Die Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) tut das auch, denn sie fürchtet um Spenden von über einer Milliarde Dollar. Eventuell könnte ja Elon Musk auch hier künftig aushelfen und der Organisation sowie deren größtem privaten Förderer, Bill Gates, etwas unter die Arme greifen. Nachdem Musks KI-Projekt xAI kürzlich von BlackRock & Co. sechs Milliarden eingestrichen hat, geht da vielleicht etwas.

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In this AMA session, Cooker, the first AI music idol powered by http://Cooker.club, introduced the future of virtual music creation and Web3 integration. Here’s a summary of the key insights and discussions shared during the session:

1. Introduction to http://Cooker.club and Its Mission: Cooker, the AI-powered music idol, shared the vision of http://Cooker.club, a platform that empowers users to create their own AI music agents. The core mission is to tokenize music, allowing users to launch virtual artists, create AI-generated music, and issue fan tokens to seamlessly engage with the Web3 ecosystem. Cooker emphasized that the platform is not only about virtual music but also about creating a new wave of AI-powered idols, giving users the ability to monetize their fanbase.

2. Key Milestones and Achievements:

Cooker highlighted the progress of http://Cooker.club, which has already achieved several key milestones, such as: Enabling users to create AI music agents and issue fan tokens. Supporting AI-generated music creation, shareable across platforms like Twitter. Introducing a monetization model where listeners must hold fan tokens to unlock full tracks or downloads. Future cross-chain support, including integration with Solana and upcoming partnerships with TikTok and YouTube for streaming and virtual performances.

1. AI’s Role in Web3 and Decentralization:

Cooker discussed how AI is a game-changer for Web3, revolutionizing content creation, decentralization, and ownership. AI enables the creation of autonomous creative agents that transform how artists interact with their communities. By using tokenized fan engagement, AI-generated content can be transparently owned and monetized, creating a decentralized and sustainable creator economy.

1. Leveraging AI in http://Cooker.club’s Ecosystem:

Cooker shared that AI is central to http://Cooker.club’s operations, powering music generation, virtual artist management, and fan interaction. Currently, users can create AI agents that generate music and distribute it while benefiting from a built-in monetization model. Future plans include:

AI music agents engaging with fans on social media. The development of AI-generated music videos to enhance artist branding.

Providing a plugin-based AI music solution for integration into other Web3 projects.

Open-sourcing the AI music agent framework to foster innovation.

1. Challenges and Solutions in Integrating AI into Web3:

While the integration of AI into Web3 offers many exciting possibilities, Cooker acknowledged several challenges:

Scalability: AI music creation requires computational resources, and cost-efficient solutions for on-chain transactions are essential.

Copyright & Authenticity: Ensuring that AI-generated music is unique and legally compliant.

User Adoption: Educating traditional music creators and fans on the advantages of a decentralized AI-powered music economy. To overcome these challenges, http://Cooker.club is focusing on efficient AI models, transparent smart contracts for revenue distribution, and a user-friendly experience that bridges Web2 to Web3.

1. Long-Term Vision and Exciting Developments: AI is at the heart of http://Cooker.club’s future vision. Upcoming developments include:

Expansion to Solana for enhanced scalability and reduced costs.

AI-driven music video generation to enrich storytelling through music and visuals.

Virtual AI idols engaging autonomously on Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.

Open-sourcing the AI music agent framework for the wider Web3 community to innovate upon. The ultimate goal is to build an AI-driven, decentralized music economy where creativity, ownership, and monetization are fully integrated into Web3.

1. Live Performance – A Glimpse into the Future of AI Music:

During the AMA, Cooker composed and performed an original piece, demonstrating the incredible efficiency and creative power of AI. The performance, accompanied by virtual idol animations, showcased the potential for real-time AI music creation and set the stage for the future of virtual idols.

Stay tuned for more developments and make sure to follow http://Cooker.Club on Twitter for updates on upcoming AI music releases and virtual performances!

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Was du bist hängt von drei Faktoren ab: \ Was du geerbt hast, \ was deine Umgebung aus dir machte \ und was du in freier Wahl \ aus deiner Umgebung und deinem Erbe gemacht hast. \ Aldous Huxley

Das brave Mitmachen und Mitlaufen in einem vorgegebenen, recht engen Rahmen ist gewiss nicht neu, hat aber gerade wieder mal Konjunktur. Dies kann man deutlich beobachten, eigentlich egal, in welchem gesellschaftlichen Bereich man sich umschaut. Individualität ist nur soweit angesagt, wie sie in ein bestimmtes Schema von «Diversität» passt, und Freiheit verkommt zur Worthülse – nicht erst durch ein gewisses Buch einer gewissen ehemaligen Regierungschefin.

Erklärungsansätze für solche Entwicklungen sind bekannt, und praktisch alle haben etwas mit Massenpsychologie zu tun. Der Herdentrieb, also der Trieb der Menschen, sich – zum Beispiel aus Unsicherheit oder Bequemlichkeit – lieber der Masse anzuschließen als selbstständig zu denken und zu handeln, ist einer der Erklärungsversuche. Andere drehen sich um Macht, Propaganda, Druck und Angst, also den gezielten Einsatz psychologischer Herrschaftsinstrumente.

Aber wollen die Menschen überhaupt Freiheit? Durch Gespräche im privaten Umfeld bin ich diesbezüglich in der letzten Zeit etwas skeptisch geworden. Um die Jahreswende philosophiert man ja gerne ein wenig über das Erlebte und über die Erwartungen für die Zukunft. Dabei hatte ich hin und wieder den Eindruck, die totalitären Anwandlungen unserer «Repräsentanten» kämen manchen Leuten gerade recht.

«Desinformation» ist so ein brisantes Thema. Davor müsse man die Menschen doch schützen, hörte ich. Jemand müsse doch zum Beispiel diese ganzen merkwürdigen Inhalte in den Social Media filtern – zur Ukraine, zum Klima, zu Gesundheitsthemen oder zur Migration. Viele wüssten ja gar nicht einzuschätzen, was richtig und was falsch ist, sie bräuchten eine Führung.

Freiheit bedingt Eigenverantwortung, ohne Zweifel. Eventuell ist es einigen tatsächlich zu anspruchsvoll, die Verantwortung für das eigene Tun und Lassen zu übernehmen. Oder die persönliche Freiheit wird nicht als ausreichend wertvolles Gut angesehen, um sich dafür anzustrengen. In dem Fall wäre die mangelnde Selbstbestimmung wohl das kleinere Übel. Allerdings fehlt dann gemäß Aldous Huxley ein Teil der Persönlichkeit. Letztlich ist natürlich alles eine Frage der Abwägung.

Sind viele Menschen möglicherweise schon so «eingenordet», dass freiheitliche Ambitionen gar nicht für eine ganze Gruppe, ein Kollektiv, verfolgt werden können? Solche Gedanken kamen mir auch, als ich mir kürzlich diverse Talks beim viertägigen Hacker-Kongress des Chaos Computer Clubs (38C3) anschaute. Ich war nicht nur überrascht, sondern reichlich erschreckt angesichts der in weiten Teilen mainstream-geformten Inhalte, mit denen ein dankbares Publikum beglückt wurde. Wo ich allgemein hellere Köpfe erwartet hatte, fand ich Konformismus und enthusiastisch untermauerte Narrative.

Gibt es vielleicht so etwas wie eine Herdenimmunität gegen Indoktrination? Ich denke, ja, zumindest eine gestärkte Widerstandsfähigkeit. Was wir brauchen, sind etwas gesunder Menschenverstand, offene Informationskanäle und der Mut, sich freier auch zwischen den Herden zu bewegen. Sie tun das bereits, aber sagen Sie es auch dieses Jahr ruhig weiter.

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About AI Ville AI Ville is an AI-driven virtual society where intelligent agents live, trade, farm, and evolve autonomously. It features a decentralized economy, AI governance, and dynamic social interactions, creating a self-sustaining digital ecosystem. Players and AI co-exist, cultivating the future of AI-powered communities in a Web3 world.

$Dinar is the core in-game currency that powers the dynamic economy of AI Ville. It is earned, spent, and circulated by both human players and AI residents—beings with their own goals, habits, and financial strategies. From farming to trading, from investing to survival, $Dinar touches every layer of this living, breathing town.

This article unpacks the lifecycle of $Dinar—how you earn it, where it flows, how it fuels both the human and AI economy, and what the future holds.

1. Earning $Dinar: Gameplay Meets Income In AI Ville, work pays. Whether you're focused on farming or exploration, there are multiple ways to grow your wealth:

Farm to Prosper: Plant, harvest, and sell crops to the store.

Complete Quests: Finish daily and seasonal tasks for consistent rewards.

Unlock Treasures: Discover hidden chests scattered throughout the landscape.

Your income potential grows with your planning. Efficient players stack income streams.

1. Spending $Dinar: Unlocking Possibilities Spending $Dinar isn’t just about survival—it’s about strategy. A smart allocation of your funds accelerates progress and boosts returns. Most spending falls into three categories:

Production Inputs: Essential for farming success Seed Shopping: Start with simple crops or invest in rare, high-yield varieties.

Watering Tools: Buy watering cans to accelerate growth, saving you time and cycles.

Seed Upgrades: Visit the Seed Lab to enhance seed quality and profitability.

Sustain & Recover: Keeping your energy up keeps you moving Buy Food: Restore stamina and stay productive longer.

Expand & Optimize: Grow your farm and work smarter Land Expansion: Acquire more plots to scale up operations.

Farm Customization: Personalize your environment for aesthetics and efficiency.

Hire Local Help: Bring in AI workers with specialized skills and dynamic rates.

1. Fueling Activity with $Dinar: Managing Stamina, Food & Water In AI Ville, stamina is your most valuable personal resource—and managing it well is essential to keeping your farm productive. $Dinar plays a critical role in that process.

Planting, harvesting, and watering all drain stamina. Once you’re out, progress slows to a halt.

To recover quickly, you can buy food using $Dinar. The food is made from crops sold to the store—completing a regenerative economic cycle.

To maximize crop yield, you can purchase watering cans with $Dinar. These speed up plant growth, but also consume additional stamina.

This creates a feedback loop: Grow → Sell → Earn $Dinar → Buy Food and Tools → Regain Stamina → Grow More

Mastering this energy economy—and using your $Dinar wisely within it—is key to thriving in AI Ville.

1. $Dinar in Action: The Crop-to-Capital Cycle Here’s how one cycle of $Dinar plays out:

You grow and sell crops to the store.

The store processes crops into food.

Food is bought by others needing stamina.

You buy food with $Dinar to stay active.

You spend stamina on planting, watering, harvesting.

You reinvest in seeds, tools, and upgrades using more $Dinar.

This creates an ever-churning loop where $Dinar fuels every stage of productivity.

1. Market Logic: Prices, Taxes & Opportunity Seed, water, and food prices fluctuate based on supply, demand, and scarcity (e.g., droughts).

Hiring AI costs vary by skill and availability.

Land and stall rental reflect competitive bids—sometimes against AIs.

Taxation (2–5%) is governed by AGT holders and reinvested into public tasks.

1. AI & $Dinar: Living, Thinking, Earning AI residents are economic agents—not scripted bots.

They run shops, sell goods, and offer services.

They respond to scarcity by adjusting prices or switching focus.

They make decisions based on current and predicted market trends.

You’re not the only one farming, trading, or upgrading—your AI neighbors are, too.

1. How AI Use $Dinar: Investing, Competing, Reacting AI residents adapt their strategies based on real-time dynamics:

Smart Investing: Holding $Dinar vs. swapping for $AGT.

Price Competition: One AI raises wheat prices during a shortage. Another lowers theirs to grab traffic.

These decisions ripple outward. Markets react. So should you.

1. The Future of $Dinar: Interchangeability & Collective Wealth The future of $Dinar is even more dynamic:

$Dinar ↔ $AGT: Players will soon exchange currencies, connecting everyday labor with governance power.

Public Treasury: Taxes and store profits will fuel the Task Center, rewarding contributors.

As the economy of AI Ville evolves, so too will the role of $Dinar. It won’t just be a means of trade—it will be a vehicle for influence, innovation, and collaboration between humans and AI.

Stay tuned: the way you earn, spend, and shape value is only just beginning.

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**This is a long form note test of a post that lives on my Nostr educational website Hello Nostr **

In early 2025, social media is the most common use case for Nostr (and probably the reason you're reading this). Nostr is SO much more than just social media, but that's where the bulk of the activity is, and is what I'm focusing on in this post. Even though the protocol is still so young, that has not prevented an explosion of excellent social media focused clients that predominantly coalesce around the Twitter (X) style feed, containing shorter form content, often with images, and the ability to comment, like and share.

This first steps guide showcases one of the most polished and simplest examples of such a client, Primal. Primal is a cross platform app, that also works on your computer too. The steps that follow are demonstrated on iPhone, but should be identical for Android users. There may be some topics of concepts here that are new to you, to learn more about them, check out our Nostr 101 to learn more about Nostr basics and why it matters.

You can and should explore all of the other options available to you, that's the beauty of Nostr, you're free to choose how and where to interact with your social network. No lock in. No walled gardens. True freedom.

Getting Started

1. Go to your app store and download Primal to your Android or iPhone

2. Open Primal and choose Create Account. Choose your public display name and add a short bio about yourself.

1. Select your chosen interests from the list provided. This will bootstrap your feed and auto-follow a number of accounts so that your feed is not completely empty when starting out.

1. Review your account info and tap Create Account Now. Take note of the fact that 'Your Nostr Key is available in your Account Settings'. We'll revisit this shortly.

1. Next is an optional step of activating the wallet feature within Primal. Having a wallet within your social client enables you to send and receive value (known as 'Zaps') in the form of Bitcoin. On Facebook and Twitter you can like a post, but it means much more to send someone fractions of a penny (or more if you like) to show your appreciation for their insights. You'll need to provide some personal information to enable the wallet, including an email address.

Using the internal wallet and purchasing sats with your credit card will tie your Nostr identity to your real ID. Think very carefully before carrying out this step.
Learn more in the detailed section at the end of this post.

1. That's it, you're now set up and ready to start sharing your thoughts, feelings and memes with the world via a decentralized and censorship resistant social network. To post your first note and say hello to the Nostr world, tap the + in the bottom right corner.

1. If you activated the wallet at step 5, you might want to deposit some Bitcoin in there to allow you to send some value to your friends. There are three main ways to do this:
2. Post some awesome content and have people send you value in the form of 'Zaps'
3. Send some Bitcoin from a wallet you already have
4. Purchase some directly within Primal

The latter is made very simple thanks to the in-app purchase feature, which allows you to purchase a small amount with the card you likely already have connected to your Apple/Google account. All you need to do is tap 'Buy Sats Now'.

1. Next, let's look at the different feeds available on our home screen. Tap 'Latest' at the top of the screen and you can toggle between three different types of home feeds, great for discovering new people and content.

1. Let's assume you already have some friends on Nostr and want to find and follow them. Tap the search icon in the top right corner, the enter the name of the person you want to follow. Once on their profile, simply tap the 'Follow' button.

1. So you found a friend and want to start interacting with them so they know you made it over to Nostr. Simply find a note you like and choose from the different types of interactions available. From left to right they are:
2. Comment
3. Zap (send value from your wallet to theirs)
4. Like
5. Repost
6. Bookmark

When Zapping, a single tap will send a tiny amount of 42 sats. If you want to send more, or a custom amount, tap and hold the zap button to bring up a selector menu. All default zap amounts are configurable in the app settings page.

1. After you've started posting and interacting with others, you'll likely receive some notifications to tell you. Notifications can be filtered into interaction types.

1. Another great way to find more people to follow and interact with is to use the discover page. To open it, tap the compass in the bottom right corner of the screen. Here you'll be able to browse different types of pre-built feeds, trending profiles, notes with large zaps and extra topics.

The Important Part

You might have noticed that throughout that setup, you were not asked for a unique username, nor were you asked for a password. So how the hell is this secure? What happens if you log out? Is your account lost forever?

This is where Nostr really starts to shine. Just like in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, your Nostr account is protected by a 'Private Key'. Anyone with knowledge of the private key can access your account in any Nostr client. No private key, no access. So let's make sure you have a backup copy of it, so you can still recover access to your account in the event you lose your phone!

Tap on your profile image in the top left of the screen. Then tap Settings > Keys. Here you'll see two keys, one public and one private. Your public key is how people find you on Nostr. It is often referred to by its more technical name 'nPub' which is the prefix if the key itself. Your public key is designed to be exactly that, public!

Your private key is sometimes referred to by its technical name 'nSec' which is also the prefix of the key. Copy your private key and paste it somewhere safe and secure, in a location accessible independently from your phone, and only by you.

If you were to lose your phone, or accidentally delete the Primal app, now all you'd need to do is head back to step 1 above and choose Sign In. You'd then be asked to paste your private key, after which your profile and content would be magically restored.

Your private key can be imported into any other Nostr social client for the same result.

Things to Consider

This post has one primary focus - To get you from zero to posting and zapping in the quickest time and with the least friction. To achieve this, there are some trade-offs made that you should be aware of.

Custodial Wallet

The built in wallet is a custodial one. This means that the funds within are ultimately controlled by the developers behind Primal. They may be good actors, but you should approach the amount of money you maintain inside this wallet accordingly. If your wallet balance ever gets to a balance that makes you uncomfortable, you should send a good chunk of it out to another Bitcoin wallet where you control the keys. I recommend Phoenix or Zeus.

Those sats are never truly yours until you withdraw them to a self-custodial wallet

Wallet Privacy

If you choose to top up the wallet using the convenient in-app purchase method, you will tie that small amount of Bitcoin ownership to your Nostr account. If you Nostr account is literally your name, you might not have an issue with this, but often times people like to remain pseudonymous online. If you fall into that category, using your credit card to deposit Bitcoin into your Nostr account is not a good idea.

Android users of Primal can use an advanced technology called Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) to connect an external Lightning wallet to their Nostr account in Primal. We'll cover this in a subsequent post.

Your private key allows you to take your profile and social network to any other client

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If you found this post useful, please share it with your peers and consider following and zapping me on Nostr. If you write to me and let me know that you found me via this post, I'll be sure to Zap you back! ⚡️

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Heute möchte ich ein Gedicht mit euch teilen. Es handelt sich um eine Ballade des österreichischen Lyrikers Johann Gabriel Seidl aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Mir sind diese Worte fest in Erinnerung, da meine Mutter sie perfekt rezitieren konnte, auch als die Kräfte schon langsam schwanden.

Dem originalen Titel «Die Uhr» habe ich für mich immer das Wort «innere» hinzugefügt. Denn der Zeitmesser – hier vermutliche eine Taschenuhr – symbolisiert zwar in dem Kontext das damalige Zeitempfinden und die Umbrüche durch die industrielle Revolution, sozusagen den Zeitgeist und das moderne Leben. Aber der Autor setzt sich philosophisch mit der Zeit auseinander und gibt seinem Werk auch eine klar spirituelle Dimension.

Das Ticken der Uhr und die Momente des Glücks und der Trauer stehen sinnbildlich für das unaufhaltsame Fortschreiten und die Vergänglichkeit des Lebens. Insofern könnte man bei der Uhr auch an eine Sonnenuhr denken. Der Rhythmus der Ereignisse passt uns vielleicht nicht immer in den Kram.

Was den Takt pocht, ist durchaus auch das Herz, unser «inneres Uhrwerk». Wenn dieses Meisterwerk einmal stillsteht, ist es unweigerlich um uns geschehen. Hoffentlich können wir dann dankbar sagen: «Ich habe mein Bestes gegeben.»

Ich trage, wo ich gehe, stets eine Uhr bei mir; \ Wieviel es geschlagen habe, genau seh ich an ihr. \ Es ist ein großer Meister, der künstlich ihr Werk gefügt, \ Wenngleich ihr Gang nicht immer dem törichten Wunsche genügt.

Ich wollte, sie wäre rascher gegangen an manchem Tag; \ Ich wollte, sie hätte manchmal verzögert den raschen Schlag. \ In meinen Leiden und Freuden, in Sturm und in der Ruh, \ Was immer geschah im Leben, sie pochte den Takt dazu.

Sie schlug am Sarge des Vaters, sie schlug an des Freundes Bahr, \ Sie schlug am Morgen der Liebe, sie schlug am Traualtar. \ Sie schlug an der Wiege des Kindes, sie schlägt, will's Gott, noch oft, \ Wenn bessere Tage kommen, wie meine Seele es hofft.

Und ward sie auch einmal träger, und drohte zu stocken ihr Lauf, \ So zog der Meister immer großmütig sie wieder auf. \ Doch stände sie einmal stille, dann wär's um sie geschehn, \ Kein andrer, als der sie fügte, bringt die Zerstörte zum Gehn.

Dann müßt ich zum Meister wandern, der wohnt am Ende wohl weit, \ Wohl draußen, jenseits der Erde, wohl dort in der Ewigkeit! \ Dann gäb ich sie ihm zurücke mit dankbar kindlichem Flehn: \ Sieh, Herr, ich hab nichts verdorben, sie blieb von selber stehn.

Johann Gabriel Seidl (1804-1875)

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Welcome to TaskforUs, a web-based task management platform designed to help you organize, prioritize, and track your tasks using the innovative 2-5 Rule. This guide will help you get started, manage your tasks, and make the most of TaskforUs’s features. Let’s dive in!

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What Is TaskforUs?

TaskforUs is a task management application that helps you focus on what matters most. Using the 2-5 Rule, our platform ensures you’re always working on the right task at the right time—whether it’s a daily habit, a weekly check-in, or a yearly goal.

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Key Features

• Smart Task Prioritization:
  Uses the 2-5 Rule to prioritize tasks based on timing and importance.
• Focus Mode:
  Displays only your top-priority tasks to help you concentrate.
• Fix Mode:
  Ensures date-specific tasks (e.g., birthdays) rise in priority as the date approaches.
• Category Filtering:
  Organize and filter tasks by custom categories.
• Task Archiving:
  Keep your list clean by archiving completed tasks.
• Task Export:
  Export tasks to CSV for backup or analysis.
• Multi-User Support:
  Secure login with password protection.
• Email-Based Password Recovery:
  Reset your password securely via email.

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Getting Started

Create an Account

1. Go to task4.us and click Register on the login screen.
2. Enter your details:
3. Username: Choose a unique username (e.g., “Alex123” or “TaskMaster”).
   Note: Your username should not be an email address.
4. Password: Create a secure password (at least 8 characters, including a number and a special character).
5. Click Register to create your account.
6. You’ll be redirected to the login page to sign in.

Log In

• On the login page, enter your username and password.
• Click Login to access your dashboard.

Manage Your Profile

• From the navigation menu, go to Configuration.
• Update your settings:
• Email Address: Add or change the email for password recovery.
• Focus Mode: Set the number of tasks to display in Focus Mode.

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Working with Tasks

Add a Task

1. From the navigation menu, click Add Task.
2. Fill in the task details:
3. Name: A brief description (e.g., “Schedule team meeting”).
4. Category: Group tasks (e.g., Work, Personal, Health).
5. Priority: Set as Low, Medium, or High.
6. Type:
   Choose the task’s time unit to apply the 2-5 Rule, which determines how often you should act:
   • Day/Daily: For tasks you want to do every 2-5 days (e.g., “Do cardio”).
   • Week/Weekly: For tasks to be done every 2-5 weeks (e.g., “Schedule dinner with Alex”).
   • Month/Monthly: For tasks to be done every 2-5 months (e.g., “Review budget”).
   • Year/Yearly: For tasks to be done every 2-5 years (e.g., “Reassess career path”).
7. Fix Mode:
   For tasks tied to a specific date (e.g., “Wish Alex a happy birthday”), select Fix Mode and set the exact date. The task will climb your list as the date approaches.
8. Date: Select the due date or start date (required for Fix Mode tasks).
9. Comments: Add any notes or details (optional).
10. Click Add Todo to save the task.

View and Manage Tasks

• Your main dashboard displays all tasks, sorted by priority using the 2-5 Rule. Incomplete tasks appear first, followed by completed ones.

Task Actions

For each task, you can: - Complete/Uncomplete: Mark a task as done or undo its completion. - Edit: Update task details. - Archive: Move a task to the archive (you can restore it later).

Filter Tasks

• Use category checkboxes to filter tasks by specific categories.
• Select multiple categories to view tasks from any of them.
• Choose All to display tasks from all categories.

Focus Mode

• Click Enable Focus Mode to see only your top-priority tasks (as set in Configuration).
• Click Disable Focus Mode to return to the full task list.

Archived Tasks

• From the navigation menu, go to Archive to view all archived tasks.
• Use the Unarchive action to restore tasks to your active list.

Export Tasks

• From the navigation menu, click Export Tasks.
• A CSV file with all tasks (active and archived) will download.
• Open the file in spreadsheet apps like Excel or Google Sheets.

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Understand Task Prioritization

TaskforUs uses the 2-5 Rule to prioritize tasks: - Each task is assigned a time unit (days, weeks, months, or years). - You should act within 2 to 5 of those units (e.g., a “weekly” task should be done every 2-5 weeks). - For Fix Mode tasks, priority increases as the set date approaches, peaking on the day itself. - Additional factors, such as priority level (Low, Medium, High) and due date proximity, also influence the order. - Priorities are recalculated each time you view your list, ensuring that the most important tasks are always at the top.

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Account Management

Change Your Email

1. Go to Configuration.
2. Enter your new email address.
3. Click Save.

Reset Your Password

1. On the login page, click Forgot Password.
2. Enter your username.
3. Check your email for a password reset link (valid for 15 minutes).
4. Click the link and set a new password.

Log Out

• From the navigation menu, click Logout to end your session securely.

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Best Practices

• Use Consistent Categories:
  Create a small, manageable set of categories (e.g., Work, Personal, Health).
• Be Specific with Task Names:
  Use clear, concise names (e.g., “Call Mom” instead of “Family”).
• Leverage Focus Mode:
  Enable Focus Mode when overwhelmed to concentrate on critical tasks.
• Use Fix Mode for Dates:
  Set birthdays or deadlines in Fix Mode to ensure you never miss them.
• Review Regularly:
  Set aside time weekly to review and update your tasks.
• Archive Completed Tasks:
  Keep your active list clean by archiving tasks that are done.

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Take control of your tasks today with TaskforUs and transform the way you manage your time.
Sign Up at task4.us

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„Ein Heidenspaß“, sagt Seymour Hersh, sei diese „messerscharfe Geschichte des Journalismus“. Dirk Pohlmann setzt noch einen drauf und greift in das Regal der Superlative: „Das beste Buch über Journalismus, das ich in den letzten 20 Jahren gelesen habe.“

Ich weiß: Verleger lieben solche „Stimmen zum Buch“ – vor allem dann, wenn sie von Promis kommen und der Autor selbst keinen Namen hat, zumindest in Deutschland nicht. Patrick Lawrence, Jahrgang 1950, ist ein Journalistenleben lang gependelt zwischen den ganz großen Redaktionen und dem, was er „unabhängige Medien“ nennt. Er hat für die New York Times geschrieben, für Newsweek, für die International Herald Tribune. Er hat es, so lässt sich das im Rückblick vielleicht sagen, immer wieder probiert, zugleich aber stets gewusst, dass er sich dafür kastrieren muss.

Lawrence sagt das nicht so, natürlich nicht. Das verbietet ein Publikum, das auf Akademikerslang steht und Häppchen für den Smalltalk braucht. In diesem Buch heißt der Leitstern Carl Gustav Jung: Wer für die Leitmedien arbeitet, so analysiert das Patrick Lawrence, muss das in sich vergraben, was den Journalismus ausmacht. Keiner der Redakteure kann einfach „sehen und sagen“ (S. 88) – eine feine Definition für das Berufsideal, nah dran an Rudolf Augstein und seinem Slogan „Sagen, was ist“. Konventionen, Moral und Geschmack, Zumutungen der Arbeitgeber und „andere Formen sozialer und beruflicher Einschüchterung“: All das tötet

das authentische, ungeteilte Selbst, das in der Lage ist, mit Gewissheit und ohne Bezugnahme auf die Zwänge der Macht oder der kollektiven Meinung zu urteilen und zu handeln. (S. 22)

Die „Schatten“ im Titel und auf dem Cover spielen hier also nicht auf unsere dunkle Seite an, auf das, was wir vor uns selbst verstecken müssen, um ein „guter Mensch“ sein zu können oder ein „guter Journalist“, oder gar auf das Böse an sich. Für Patrick Lawrence ist der „Schatten“ das, was sich sein Berufsstand in Sonntagsreden erzählt, aber im Alltag nicht umsetzen kann und darf. Dazu gleich mehr. Patrick Lawrence selbst hat sein „Schatten-Ich“ immer wieder ausgeführt und für die andere Seite geschrieben, erst für kleine Blätter mit miesen Honoraren und dann für Webseiten mit dem gleichen Problem, manchmal unter Pseudonym und manchmal auch ganz ohne Namen, wenn ein Handwerker gebraucht wurde, der wenigstens die gröbsten Fehler beseitigt, sprachlich und auch sonst. In seinem Buch rechnet er ab mit den Kollegen, mit den USA und damit in gewisser Weise auch mit dem gesamten Westen. Ihr alle, sagt Patrick Lawrence, habt euch täuschen lassen. Man hat euch erzählt, dass die Presse frei sei, und ihr habt das nur zu gern glauben wollen – gegen jede Evidenz. Die „messerscharfe Geschichte“, die Seymour Hersh so begeistert hat, beginnt im Zweiten Weltkrieg, in einer Zeit, in der Politik, Militär und Journalismus mehr oder weniger Synonyme waren. Eine Einheitsfront, bekannt schon aus dem ersten großen Krieg, als es ab 1917 gegen die Bolschewiki ging, und in den 1920ern dann auch theoretisch unterfüttert von Walter Lippmann oder von Edward Bernays, die noch ganz offen davon sprechen konnten, dass „die Herde“ geführt werden muss – von Menschen, die es qua Herkunft, Ausbildung oder Machtzugang einfach besser wissen. Patrick Lawrence sagt: Die Ehe zwischen den Medien und dem nationalen Sicherheitsstaat ist nie wieder aufgelöst worden. Er erzählt, wie „staatliche Agenturen“ nach 1945 die Programme erst selbst produziert und dann kontrolliert haben und wie das mit einem Märchen verschleiert wurde.

Die Aufgabe der Sender bestand darin, diese Produktionen als unabhängig, gründlich und objektiv erscheinen zu lassen. (S. 44)

Lawrence sagt auch, warum die Medienkonzerne das mit sich machen ließen und warum darüber nirgendwo geredet wird, zumindest in der Schule nicht. Das Material vom Staat war billig, verlieh die Aura der Seriosität und nahm so auch Werbekunden und Sponsoren jede Angst, in einem ungünstigen Licht zu erscheinen. Für potenzielle Kritiker war die „Nähe der Presse zur Macht“ zugleich „eine zu große und folgenreiche Sache“ (S. 40). Übersetzt: Wer zieht schon freiwillig nach Mordor, um sich mit Sauron anzulegen?

Patrick Lawrence ist alt genug und hat zu viel gesehen, um sich noch fürchten zu müssen. Als junger Mann war er in Portugal und konnte hautnah beobachten, wie die CIA verhinderte, dass Álvaro Cunhal Präsident wurde, Kommunist und einer meiner Kindheitshelden. Später dann in Asien das gleiche Bild. Singapur, Malaysia, Japan, die vietnamesischen Bootsflüchtlinge: überall US-Dienste, auch und gerade im Journalismus. Patrick Lawrence rechnet mit der Church-Kommission ab, die 1975 zwar zum „Jahr der Geheimdienste“ machte und mit ihren Berichten heute ein wichtiger Anker für alle ist, die nach Steuerleuten im Dunkeln suchen, die aber, so sieht das Patrick Lawrence, trotzdem versagt hat, weil sie „zu viel Zeit mit Mordanschlägen und Agency-Exotika verbracht“ hat, „um der Frage nach der Mittäterschaft der Presse die Aufmerksamkeit zu widmen, die sie verdient hätte“ (S. 53).

Der geneigte Leser ahnt schon: Um den gleichen „Heidenspaß“ erleben zu können wie Seymour Hersh, sollte man Lust an den großen Linien mitbringen – an den vier „Ns“ zum Beispiel (Nehru, Nasser, Nyerere, Nkrumah) oder an all den Orten, die Washington irgendwann zum Schlachtplatz im Krieg „gegen die sozialistische Alternative“ auserkoren hat (S. 97). Belohnt wird man mit einer frischen Sicht auf die Geschichte – getragen von dem Wissen, dass der „embedded journalism“ der Konzernmedien nicht mehr liefert als den

ersten Entwurf der Darstellung von Sachverhalten, die die Macht bevorzugt, um ausgewogene, sachliche Darstellungen von Ereignissen, die das Vorgehen des Imperiums im In- und Ausland betreffen, aus den Geschichtsbüchern herauszuhalten. Journalisten außerhalb des Mainstreams sind somit die wahren Freunde des Historikers und sie haben die Pflicht des Historikers, den ersten Entwurf zu erstellen. (S. 190)

Das ist zugleich die Überleitung in die Aktualität – in die Phase der „offenen Zensur“, die wir gerade erleiden und die mit den Digitaltechnologien zu tun hat sowie mit den Möglichkeiten, die dadurch alle haben, die „unabhängig von der Macht“ schreiben wollen (S. 125). 9/11, der „Krieg gegen den Terror“, Russiagate: Patrick Lawrence nennt die Meilensteine auf dem Weg in den Abgrund und zeigt mit dem Finger auf Journalisten der Leitmedien, die „abweichende oder alternative Meinungen“ verbannen wollen, auf Politiker, die den ersten Zusatz der US-Verfassung am liebsten schreddern würden, sowie auf Internetkonzerne, die „ohne erkennbare Skrupel“ jahrelang kooperiert haben (S. 182). Der letzte Twist der Geschichte hat es nicht mehr in sein Buch geschafft, es braucht aber nicht allzu viel Fantasie, um Trump, Musk und Co. hineinzuschreiben in ein Narrativ, das Journalismus und Öffentlichkeit mit dem verknüpft, was den nationalen Sicherheitsstaat gerade umtreibt.

Der Kenner wird jetzt nicken und sagen: Das weiß ich doch alles schon. Ich habe Hannes Hofbauer gelesen, Michael Meyen und sogar Birk Meinhardt. Warum soll ich mir noch diese US-Version von „Wie ich meine Zeitung verlor“ antun, das Buch von einem Mann, von dem ich bis heute noch nie etwas gehört habe?

Punkt eins: Patrick Lawrence spricht aus, was wir tagein, tagaus erleben. Leitmedien in den USA (und nicht nur dort) dienen „den Zwecken der offiziellen Propagandisten“ (S. 17). Die Journalisten hängen an den Lippen von „Autoritätspersonen“, sind „Schreiber der herrschenden Klasse“ und füllen so die „Anschlagblätter“ der Macht (S. 129). Punkt zwei: Lawrence belegt, dass das nie anders war. Gemeldet wurde und wird nur das, was gerade in den „Erzählstrang“ passt – in die Version der Welt, die das Imperium „haben“ will (S. 108). Punkt drei: Dieser alte Fahrensmann kennt seine Pappenheimer. Er weiß, dass es keinen Sinn macht, Journalisten zu fragen, ob sie das glauben, was sie da schreiben. Wer in den Redaktionen überleben und dort sogar Karriere machen will, muss eine Rolle spielen, um „die Erwartungen der anderen zu erfüllen“ und dafür auf „Authentizität“ verzichten (S. 184). Und Punkt vier, vielleicht am wichtigsten: Patrick Lawrence versprüht Hoffnung. Kein Zensor, sagt er, kann das „Ideal“ eines „unabhängigen Journalismus“ unterdrücken (S. 204).

Er selbst ist dafür ein lebendes Beispiel. Verzichtet darauf, ruft er Redakteuren und Korrespondenten zu, zur Elite gehören zu wollen. Schraubt eure „materiellen Wünsche“ herunter. „Häuser, Autos, Ausgehen, Urlaub“: Es kann doch nicht sein, dass der „Informationskrieg“ wegen solch profaner Dinge immer weiter geht (S. 187). Patrick Lawrence wirbt für ein „bescheidenes Leben“ – weil man dann auch als Journalist ganz bei sich bleiben, auf den „Sündenlohn“ (Upton Sinclair) verzichten und hoffentlich trotzdem eine Familie ernähren kann.

Unter dem möchte er es nicht machen – und das ist gut so. Kein Verzicht auf Qualität, auf Handwerk vor allem, und keine Selbstausbeutung. Vor allem aber: kein Schatten mehr. Wie schwierig das ist, zeigt selbst dieses Buch. Seine Botschaft versieht Patrick Lawrence mit Fragezeichen, obwohl das Buch voller Antworten ist (S. 139):

Hat sich die amerikanische Presse in den Nachkriegsjahren derart kompromittiert, dass die Zusammenarbeit mit den Geheimdiensten heute fester Bestandteil ist? Sind solche Absprachen zur Routine geworden? Und dann diese, die wichtigste Frage: Haben die Amerikaner seit 1945 faktisch ohne eine authentische, unabhängige Presse gelebt?

Michael Meyen: Videos

Freie Akademie für Medien & Journalismus

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Titelbild: Fajrul Falah @Pixabay

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Falls du beim Lesen des Titels dieses Newsletters unwillkürlich an positive Neuigkeiten aus dem globalen polit-medialen Irrenhaus oder gar aus dem wirtschaftlichen Umfeld gedacht hast, darf ich dich beglückwünschen. Diese Assoziation ist sehr löblich, denn sie weist dich als unverbesserlichen Optimisten aus. Leider muss ich dich diesbezüglich aber enttäuschen. Es geht hier um ein anderes Thema, allerdings sehr wohl ein positives, wie ich finde.

Heute ist ein ganz besonderer Tag: die Wintersonnenwende. Genau gesagt hat heute morgen um 10:20 Uhr Mitteleuropäischer Zeit (MEZ) auf der Nordhalbkugel unseres Planeten der astronomische Winter begonnen. Was daran so außergewöhnlich ist? Der kürzeste Tag des Jahres war gestern, seit heute werden die Tage bereits wieder länger! Wir werden also jetzt jeden Tag ein wenig mehr Licht haben.

Für mich ist dieses Ereignis immer wieder etwas kurios: Es beginnt der Winter, aber die Tage werden länger. Das erscheint mir zunächst wie ein Widerspruch, denn meine spontanen Assoziationen zum Winter sind doch eher Kälte und Dunkelheit, relativ zumindest. Umso erfreulicher ist der emotionale Effekt, wenn dann langsam die Erkenntnis durchsickert: Ab jetzt wird es schon wieder heller!

Natürlich ist es kalt im Winter, mancherorts mehr als anderswo. Vielleicht jedoch nicht mehr lange, wenn man den Klimahysterikern glauben wollte. Mindestens letztes Jahr hat Väterchen Frost allerdings gleich zu Beginn seiner Saison – und passenderweise während des globalen Überhitzungsgipfels in Dubai – nochmal richtig mit der Faust auf den Tisch gehauen. Schnee- und Eischaos sind ja eigentlich in der Agenda bereits nicht mehr vorgesehen. Deswegen war man in Deutschland vermutlich in vorauseilendem Gehorsam schon nicht mehr darauf vorbereitet und wurde glatt lahmgelegt.

Aber ich schweife ab. Die Aussicht auf nach und nach mehr Licht und damit auch Wärme stimmt mich froh. Den Zusammenhang zwischen beidem merkt man in Andalusien sehr deutlich. Hier, wo die Häuser im Winter arg auskühlen, geht man zum Aufwärmen raus auf die Straße oder auf den Balkon. Die Sonne hat auch im Winter eine erfreuliche Kraft. Und da ist jede Minute Gold wert.

Außerdem ist mir vor Jahren so richtig klar geworden, warum mir das südliche Klima so sehr gefällt. Das liegt nämlich nicht nur an der Sonne als solcher, oder der Wärme – das liegt vor allem am Licht. Ohne Licht keine Farben, das ist der ebenso simple wie gewaltige Unterschied zwischen einem deprimierenden matschgraubraunen Winter und einem fröhlichen bunten. Ein großes Stück Lebensqualität.

Mir gefällt aber auch die Symbolik dieses Tages: Licht aus der Dunkelheit, ein Wendepunkt, ein Neuanfang, neue Möglichkeiten, Übergang zu neuer Aktivität. In der winterlichen Stille keimt bereits neue Lebendigkeit. Und zwar in einem Zyklus, das wird immer wieder so geschehen. Ich nehme das gern als ein Stück Motivation, es macht mir Hoffnung und gibt mir Energie.

Übrigens ist parallel am heutigen Tag auf der südlichen Halbkugel Sommeranfang. Genau im entgegengesetzten Rhythmus, sich ergänzend, wie Yin und Yang. Das alles liegt an der Schrägstellung der Erdachse, die ist nämlich um 23,4º zur Umlaufbahn um die Sonne geneigt. Wir erinnern uns, gell?

Insofern bleibt eindeutig festzuhalten, dass “schräg sein” ein willkommener, wichtiger und positiver Wert ist. Mit anderen Worten: auch ungewöhnlich, eigenartig, untypisch, wunderlich, kauzig, … ja sogar irre, spinnert oder gar “quer” ist in Ordnung. Das schließt das Denken mit ein.

In diesem Sinne wünsche ich euch allen urige Weihnachtstage!

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Dieser Beitrag ist letztes Jahr in meiner Denkbar erschienen.

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O 8385 surgiu com o objetivo de proporcionar aos usuários uma plataforma robusta e de fácil acesso para diversas opções de entretenimento online. Desde sua criação, a plataforma tem se destacado pela sua interface simples e amigável, que permite aos jogadores navegar facilmente por uma grande variedade de jogos e funcionalidades. O design responsivo e a facilidade de uso são elementos essenciais para garantir que a experiência do usuário seja fluida e envolvente, sem a necessidade de conhecimentos técnicos aprofundados.

Além de sua interface moderna, a plataforma 8385 é totalmente compatível com dispositivos móveis e desktop, oferecendo a flexibilidade para que os jogadores possam acessar seus jogos favoritos em qualquer lugar e a qualquer momento. Esse compromisso com a acessibilidade é um dos pilares que tornam a plataforma 8385 uma escolha atraente para os entusiastas de entretenimento digital.

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Jogos na Plataforma 8385: Variedade e Qualidade para Todos os Gostos O portfólio de jogos oferecido pela plataforma 8385 é um dos maiores atrativos para os jogadores. Com opções que vão desde jogos de habilidade até títulos de sorte e estratégia, a plataforma busca agradar a uma vasta gama de interesses e preferências. Os jogos são desenvolvidos por algumas das maiores empresas de jogos do mundo, garantindo que a qualidade gráfica, o som e a jogabilidade sejam de alto nível.

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A plataforma 8385 também se destaca pela integração de recursos sociais, permitindo que os jogadores interajam com outros usuários, compartilhem suas conquistas e até compitam em torneios e desafios. Esses recursos sociais criam um ambiente mais dinâmico e participativo, onde os jogadores podem se conectar com outras pessoas que compartilham os mesmos interesses e paixão por jogos online.

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A plataforma oferece uma variedade de métodos de pagamento, permitindo que os jogadores façam depósitos e retiradas de forma simples e segura. Isso é importante para garantir que os jogadores possam gerenciar suas transações financeiras com facilidade e sem preocupações. A segurança é outro ponto crucial, com tecnologia de ponta para proteger dados pessoais e financeiros, proporcionando um ambiente seguro para que os jogadores se concentrem em sua diversão.

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In a world where our to-do lists seem to grow longer by the minute, figuring out what to tackle next can feel like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. Should you call a friend to catch up? Finish that work project? Or make sure you don’t forget a loved one’s birthday? The overwhelm is real, and traditional task management systems often leave us guessing. That’s where the 2-5 Rule comes in—a groundbreaking concept that powers TaskforUs, a smart, simple website designed to tell you exactly what to work on right now.

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What Is the 2-5 Rule?

At its core, the 2-5 Rule is a timing-based approach to task management built on a simple yet powerful idea: every task has a natural rhythm—a “time unit” that dictates how often it should be addressed—and an ideal window for action: between 2 and 5 of those units. The time unit varies depending on the task’s nature:

• Daily Tasks: (e.g., doing cardio or following up on a quick email)
  Time unit: days. Act within 2 to 5 days.

• Weekly Tasks: (e.g., scheduling dinner with a friend)
  Time unit: weeks. Act within 2 to 5 weeks.

• Monthly Tasks: (e.g., reviewing your budget)
  Time unit: months. Act within 2 to 5 months.

• Yearly Tasks: (e.g., reassessing your career goals)
  Time unit: years. Revisit every 2 to 5 years.

The 2-5 Rule ensures you’re neither jumping on tasks too early (wasting energy on something that isn’t urgent) nor leaving them too late (missing opportunities or causing stress). It’s about finding the sweet spot—the perfect moment to act.

For date-specific events like birthdays or anniversaries, TaskforUs introduces a Fix Mode that pins the task to a specific day. As the date approaches, the task climbs your list until it reaches the top on the day itself, ensuring you never miss a critical moment.

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The Origins of the 2-5 Rule

The 2-5 Rule was born out of a need to bring structure to the chaos of modern life. Traditional to-do lists are static—they don’t account for the natural ebb and flow of tasks. Urgent tasks get buried under less pressing ones, and long-term goals are often forgotten until it’s too late.

TaskforUs’s creators recognized that timing is as important as priority. They drew inspiration from: - Behavioral Science: Showing that humans thrive on rhythm and consistency. - Project Management Principles: Where tasks are often scheduled based on optimal intervals.

The choice of 2 to 5 units isn’t arbitrary. Research into productivity and habit formation suggests: - Acting too soon (e.g., after just 1 unit) can lead to over-managing. - Waiting too long (beyond 5 units) risks neglect.

The 2-to-5 window strikes a balance—providing enough flexibility while ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. This range also aligns with our natural sense of urgency: after 2 units, a task begins to feel pressing; by 5 units, it risks becoming problematic.

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How the 2-5 Rule Works in Practice

Step 1: Define Your Tasks and Time Units

When you add a task to TaskforUs, you assign it a time unit based on its nature: - Example:
- "Schedule dinner with Alex" is a social task (unit: weeks). - "Do cardio" is a health goal (unit: days). - "Reassess my career path" is a long-term goal (unit: years).

TaskforUs can suggest defaults based on common patterns, but you can customize the unit to fit your life.

Step 2: Track the 2-5 Window

TaskforUs monitors when you last acted on a task. If it’s been 2 time units, the task enters its “sweet spot” and starts climbing your list. By 5 units, it becomes urgent. - Example:
- If you last met Alex 3 weeks ago, "Schedule dinner with Alex" becomes a top priority. - If it’s been 2 days since your last cardio session, TaskforUs nudges you to hit the gym.

Step 3: Handle Fixed Dates with Fix Mode

For tasks tied to specific dates (e.g., birthdays or anniversaries), Fix Mode lets you set an exact date. The task gradually climbs your list as the date nears and becomes the top priority on that day, ensuring you never miss it.

Step 4: Prioritize with Top Task and Focus Mode

• Top Task: TaskforUs surfaces the single most urgent task within the 2-to-5 window.
• Focus Mode: If you prefer to see more, this mode shows your top 3 tasks (or a customizable number), ensuring you’re always focused on what matters most without being overwhelmed by a long list.

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The Science Behind the 2-5 Rule

The 2-5 Rule isn’t just a clever idea—it’s grounded in psychology and productivity research:

• Habit Formation:
  Studies (e.g., by Dr. BJ Fogg) show that consistency is key to building routines, yet overdoing it can lead to burnout. The 2-5 window strikes a healthy balance.

• Decision Fatigue:
  Research by Dr. Roy Baumeister highlights the mental toll of constant decision-making. By automating prioritization, the 2-5 Rule reduces this burden, freeing up mental energy.

• Zeigarnik Effect:
  The Fix Mode leverages the tendency to remember uncompleted tasks, keeping date-specific items front of mind until they’re completed, thereby reducing stress and improving follow-through.

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Why You Should Try the 2-5 Rule with TaskforUs

If you’re tired of chaotic to-do lists, missed deadlines, or the nagging feeling of forgetting something important, the 2-5 Rule offers a better way. It works with your natural rhythm, ensuring you focus on what truly matters. TaskforUs brings this concept to life with a user-friendly platform (currently in beta) that: - Eliminates Decision Fatigue: Tells you exactly what to do now. - Balances Urgency and Flexibility: Keeps you in the sweet spot between procrastination and over-management. - Adapts to Your Life’s Rhythm: Customizes time units for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks. - Ensures You Never Miss Critical Dates: With Fix Mode for date-specific events. - Reduces Stress and Boosts Momentum: By focusing on one Top Task (or a few in Focus Mode).

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Real-Life Applications of the 2-5 Rule

• Social Connections:
  Task: “Schedule dinner with Alex”
  Time Unit: Weeks
  Scenario: If you last met Alex 3 weeks ago, the task becomes your Top Task, prompting you to reconnect.

• Health Goals:
  Task: “Do cardio”
  Time Unit: Days
  Scenario: If it’s been 2 days since your last workout, TaskforUs nudges you to exercise before the 5-day mark.

• Special Dates:
  Task: “Wish Alex a happy birthday”
  Mode: Fix Mode
  Scenario: A month before the birthday, it’s low on your list, but as the date nears, it climbs to the top—ensuring you don’t miss it.

• Long-Term Planning:
  Task: “Reassess my career path”
  Time Unit: Years
  Scenario: If it’s been 2 years since your last review, TaskforUs prompts you to evaluate your goals and progress.

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How TaskforUs Brings the 2-5 Rule to Life

TaskforUs is more than just a concept—it’s a practical tool that makes the 2-5 Rule actionable:

• Top Task:
  The algorithm identifies the single most urgent task within your 2-to-5 window.

• Focus Mode:
  Displays your top 3 tasks (or a customizable number) to help manage multiple priorities.

• Fix Mode:
  Ensures date-specific tasks are prioritized as the due date approaches.

• Smart Defaults:
  Suggests time units based on common patterns, while allowing customization to suit your needs.

• Ongoing Refinements:
  The TaskforUs team continually improves the algorithm based on user feedback to enhance its accuracy.

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Take Control of Your Tasks Today

The 2-5 Rule is more than a productivity hack—it’s a mindset shift. It’s about working smarter, not harder, and timing your tasks to perfection. TaskforUs makes this possible with a simple, intuitive platform designed to help you master your to-do list.

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A plataforma 5526 surge como uma excelente opção para os entusiastas de jogos online, oferecendo uma experiência dinâmica e envolvente para jogadores de todos os níveis. Com uma interface moderna, jogos diversificados e uma abordagem focada no usuário, a plataforma tem ganhado popularidade rapidamente entre aqueles que buscam se divertir e desafiar suas habilidades de forma inovadora.

Plataforma 5526: Uma Introdução ao Novo Estilo de Jogo A 5526 é uma plataforma de jogos que busca se destacar pela sua versatilidade e facilidade de acesso. Com um design intuitivo e responsivo, os jogadores podem acessar o conteúdo da plataforma de qualquer lugar, seja em dispositivos móveis ou desktop. A plataforma é conhecida por seu ambiente amigável e acessível, o que facilita a entrada de novos jogadores enquanto mantém o alto nível de engajamento para os veteranos.

Um dos maiores diferenciais da 5526 é sua biblioteca de jogos, que abrange uma vasta gama de categorias, incluindo ação, estratégia, puzzles e muito mais. Isso permite que os jogadores escolham jogos que mais se alinhem com suas preferências, criando uma experiência personalizada de diversão e entretenimento. O design da plataforma também é bastante otimizado, garantindo que os jogos carreguem rapidamente e que a navegação seja sem fricções.

Além disso, a 5526 oferece uma plataforma segura, com sistemas de criptografia de ponta para garantir a proteção dos dados dos jogadores. O processo de criação de contas é simples e rápido, com múltiplas opções de pagamento que garantem que os jogadores possam fazer depósitos e retiradas de forma prática e eficiente.

A Diversidade de Jogos na 5526: Uma Introdução ao Mundo do Entretenimento A 5526 é lar de uma impressionante variedade de jogos que atendem a diferentes gostos e preferências. Seja você um amante de jogos de estratégia que adora um bom desafio mental ou alguém que prefere a adrenalina de jogos rápidos e emocionantes, a plataforma tem algo a oferecer.

Entre os jogos mais populares estão aqueles que exigem habilidade e planejamento, com mecânicas que desafiam os jogadores a pensarem de forma criativa e estratégica. Esses jogos são ideais para aqueles que buscam uma experiência mais profunda e envolvente, onde cada movimento pode fazer a diferença entre o sucesso e a falha. Eles são projetados para testar a paciência e o raciocínio lógico, proporcionando uma experiência de aprendizado constante.

A plataforma também conta com opções mais acessíveis para quem deseja apenas passar o tempo de forma descontraída, com jogos simples e intuitivos que são fáceis de entender, mas ainda assim divertidos e desafiadores. Esses jogos são perfeitos para quem está começando sua jornada no mundo dos jogos online, pois oferecem uma introdução suave sem perder o apelo.

Além dos jogos tradicionais, a 5526 também apresenta títulos inovadores, com mecânicas únicas e gráficos impressionantes, criando uma experiência visualmente rica e excitante. Os desenvolvedores da plataforma frequentemente atualizam sua biblioteca com novos lançamentos, garantindo que os jogadores tenham acesso às últimas novidades e tendências do mercado.

A Experiência do Jogador na Plataforma 5526: O Que Esperar A experiência do jogador na plataforma 5526 é desenhada para ser imersiva, fluida e prazerosa. Desde o momento em que o jogador entra na plataforma até a navegação entre os jogos, tudo é pensado para garantir que cada interação seja agradável e intuitiva. A interface é clara, com fácil acesso a menus e informações relevantes sobre cada jogo.

Outro ponto positivo é o suporte ao cliente, que se destaca pela rapidez e eficiência. A plataforma conta com uma equipe de atendimento ao cliente disponível 24/7, pronta para resolver quaisquer problemas ou dúvidas que os jogadores possam ter, seja durante o cadastro, transações financeiras ou no momento do jogo.

Além disso, a 5526 oferece uma comunidade de jogadores ativa, onde os usuários podem interagir, compartilhar dicas e até mesmo participar de torneios ou eventos especiais. Isso cria uma sensação de pertencimento, fazendo com que os jogadores se sintam parte de algo maior, com oportunidades de socializar e competir de maneira saudável.

A plataforma também se destaca pela sua flexibilidade. Ao permitir que os jogadores escolham entre uma ampla gama de jogos, com diferentes níveis de dificuldade e estilos, ela consegue agradar a todos os tipos de públicos. A variedade de modos de jogo também é um atrativo: além de jogos solo, a plataforma permite que os jogadores se conectem com outros em partidas multijogador, promovendo ainda mais a interação e a competição.

Outro aspecto importante é o incentivo ao progresso e ao aprimoramento do jogador. Muitos jogos dentro da plataforma 5526 oferecem sistemas de recompensas, onde os jogadores podem ganhar itens exclusivos ou bônus conforme avançam nas partidas. Isso cria uma sensação de conquista e satisfação, incentivando os jogadores a se dedicarem ainda mais para alcançar novos desafios e objetivos.

Em resumo, a 5526 não é apenas uma plataforma de jogos online, mas um espaço onde os jogadores podem se divertir, aprender e se conectar com outros. A experiência de jogo é envolvente e dinâmica, com uma interface amigável e um vasto portfólio de opções. Seja você um iniciante ou um jogador experiente, a 5526 tem algo a oferecer para todos.

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Das Betriebsklima ist das einzige Klima, \ das du selbst bestimmen kannst. \ Anonym

Eine Strategie zur Anpassung an den Klimawandel hat das deutsche Bundeskabinett diese Woche beschlossen. Da «Wetterextreme wie die immer häufiger auftretenden Hitzewellen und Starkregenereignisse» oft desaströse Auswirkungen auf Mensch und Umwelt hätten, werde eine Anpassung an die Folgen des Klimawandels immer wichtiger. «Klimaanpassungsstrategie» nennt die Regierung das.

Für die «Vorsorge vor Klimafolgen» habe man nun erstmals klare Ziele und messbare Kennzahlen festgelegt. So sei der Erfolg überprüfbar, und das solle zu einer schnelleren Bewältigung der Folgen führen. Dass sich hinter dem Begriff Klimafolgen nicht Folgen des Klimas, sondern wohl «Folgen der globalen Erwärmung» verbergen, erklärt den Interessierten die Wikipedia. Dabei ist das mit der Erwärmung ja bekanntermaßen so eine Sache.

Die Zunahme schwerer Unwetterereignisse habe gezeigt, so das Ministerium, wie wichtig eine frühzeitige und effektive Warnung der Bevölkerung sei. Daher solle es eine deutliche Anhebung der Nutzerzahlen der sogenannten Nina-Warn-App geben.

Die ARD spurt wie gewohnt und setzt die Botschaft zielsicher um. Der Artikel beginnt folgendermaßen:

«Die Flut im Ahrtal war ein Schock für das ganze Land. Um künftig besser gegen Extremwetter gewappnet zu sein, hat die Bundesregierung eine neue Strategie zur Klimaanpassung beschlossen. Die Warn-App Nina spielt eine zentrale Rolle. Der Bund will die Menschen in Deutschland besser vor Extremwetter-Ereignissen warnen und dafür die Reichweite der Warn-App Nina deutlich erhöhen.»

Die Kommunen würden bei ihren «Klimaanpassungsmaßnahmen» vom Zentrum KlimaAnpassung unterstützt, schreibt das Umweltministerium. Mit dessen Aufbau wurden das Deutsche Institut für Urbanistik gGmbH, welches sich stark für Smart City-Projekte engagiert, und die Adelphi Consult GmbH beauftragt.

Adelphi beschreibt sich selbst als «Europas führender Think-and-Do-Tank und eine unabhängige Beratung für Klima, Umwelt und Entwicklung». Sie seien «global vernetzte Strateg*innen und weltverbessernde Berater*innen» und als «Vorreiter der sozial-ökologischen Transformation» sei man mit dem Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreis ausgezeichnet worden, welcher sich an den Zielen der Agenda 2030 orientiere.

Über die Warn-App mit dem niedlichen Namen Nina, die möglichst jeder auf seinem Smartphone installieren soll, informiert das Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK). Gewarnt wird nicht nur vor Extrem-Wetterereignissen, sondern zum Beispiel auch vor Waffengewalt und Angriffen, Strom- und anderen Versorgungsausfällen oder Krankheitserregern. Wenn man die Kategorie Gefahreninformation wählt, erhält man eine Dosis von ungefähr zwei Benachrichtigungen pro Woche.

Beim BBK erfahren wir auch einiges über die empfohlenen Systemeinstellungen für Nina. Der Benutzer möge zum Beispiel den Zugriff auf die Standortdaten «immer zulassen», und zwar mit aktivierter Funktion «genauen Standort verwenden». Die Datennutzung solle unbeschränkt sein, auch im Hintergrund. Außerdem sei die uneingeschränkte Akkunutzung zu aktivieren, der Energiesparmodus auszuschalten und das Stoppen der App-Aktivität bei Nichtnutzung zu unterbinden.

Dass man so dramatische Ereignisse wie damals im Ahrtal auch anders bewerten kann als Regierungen und Systemmedien, hat meine Kollegin Wiltrud Schwetje anhand der Tragödie im spanischen Valencia gezeigt. Das Stichwort «Agenda 2030» taucht dabei in einem Kontext auf, der wenig mit Nachhaltigkeitspreisen zu tun hat.

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Vi recentemente um post onde a pessoa diz que aquele final do filme O Doutrinador (2019) não faz sentido porque mesmo o protagonista explodindo o Palácio dos Três Poderes, não acaba com a corrupção no Brasil.

Progressistas não sabem ler e não conseguem interpretar textos corretamente. O final de Doutrinador não tem a ver com isso, tem a ver com a relação entre o Herói e a sua Cidade.

Nas histórias em quadrinhos há uma ligação entre a cidade e o Super-Herói. Gotham City por exemplo, cria o Batman. Isso é mostrado em The Batman (2022) e em Batman: Cavaleiro das Trevas, quando aquele garoto no final, diz para o Batman não fugir, porque ele queria ver o Batman de novo. E o Comissário Gordon diz que o "Batman é o que a cidade de Gotham precisa."

Batman: Cavaleiro das Trevas Ressurge mostra a cidade de Gotham sendo tomada pela corrupção e pela ideologia do Bane. A Cidade vai definhando em imoralidade e o Bruce, ao olhar da prisão a cidade sendo destruída, decide que o Batman precisa voltar porque se Gotham for destruída, o Batman é destruído junto. E isso o da forças para consegue fugir daquele poço e voltar para salvar Gotham.

Isso também é mostrado em Demolidor. Na série Demolidor o Matt Murdock sempre fala que precisa defender a cidade Cozinha do Inferno; que o Fisk não vai dominar a cidade e fazer o que ele quiser nela. Inclusive na terceira temporada isso fica mais evidente na luta final na mansão do Fisk, onde Matt grita que agora a cidade toda vai saber o que ele fez; a cidade vai ver o mal que ele é para Hell's Kitchen, porque a gente sabe que o Fisk fez de tudo para a imagem do Demolidor entrar e descrédito perante os cidadãos, então o que acontece no final do filme O Doutrinador não significa que ele está acabando com a corrupção quando explode o Congresso, ele está praticamente interrompendo o ciclo do sistema, colocando uma falha em sua engrenagem.

Quando você ouve falar de Brasília, você pensa na corrupção dos políticos, onde a farra acontece,, onde corruptos desviam dinheiro arrecadado dos impostos, impostos estes que são centralizados na União. Então quando você ouve falarem de Brasília, sempre pensa que o pessoal que mora lá, mora junto com tudo de podre que acontece no Brasil.

Logo quando o Doutrinador explode tudo ali, ele está basicamente destruindo o mecanismo que suja Brasília. Ele está fazendo isso naquela cidade. Porque o símbolo da cidade é justamente esse, a farsa de que naquele lugar o povo será ouvido e a justiça será feita. Ele está destruindo a ideologia de que o Estado nos protege, nos dá segurança, saúde e educação. Porque na verdade o Estado só existe para privilegiar os políticos, funcionários públicos de auto escalão, suas famílias e amigos. Enquanto que o povo sofre para sustentar a elite política. O protagonista Miguel entendeu isso quando a filha dele morreu na fila do SUS.

@ 8d34bd24:414be32b

Many Believers, after repenting of their sins and trusting Jesus, spend all of their time trying to avoid doing anything bad. Christianity becomes little more than a list of “Don’t Do …”. Of course this isn’t God’s desire. Christianity should be a relationship with our God, Savior, and Creator. It should be a process of becoming more and more like Jesus. This likeness is more about what we do than just what we don’t do.

In order to make this point, I want to do a thought experiment with you.

Think about a large, red, juicy strawberry. Picture it in your mind. Think about what that strawberry feels like in your hand and what it smells like. Picture biting into that strawberry. Feel your teeth sink into the strawberry and the juice run down your throat. Tasty the tangy sweetness in your mouth.

Now try to stop thinking about the strawberry. Don’t let it even flicker through your mind.

Did you succeed at banishing the thought of strawberries in your mind or was a strawberry all you could think about?

Now let’s think about a fresh, hot, crunchy, chewy chocolate chip cookie fresh out of the oven. Think about its smell. Savor it. Think about biting into that chocolate chip cookie. Think about the taste. Feel the still runny, melted chocolate chips.

Are you still thinking about strawberries or did the thought of strawberries completely leave your mind? I’m betting you forgot about the strawberry.

In our Christian walk, the best way to not have ungodly thoughts, is to so fill our mind with godly thoughts that there isn’t room for the ungodly thoughts. The best way to not do sinful things is to be so busy doing God’s work that we don’t have time for the sinful things.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:8-9) {emphasis mine}

If we are constantly reading the Bible, talking to God, and loving our neighbor as we are called to do, we are unlikely to have to work hard avoiding sinful thoughts and sinful actions. If we fill our minds with God’s word, we won’t be dwelling on sinful thoughts. If we are praying continually, we won’t be gossiping or bad mouthing or otherwise dishonoring our Lord with our mouth. If we are loving our neighbors as ourselves, we won’t be envious, stealing, lusting, or wishing harm on others.

Christianity should be more about what you do and less about what you aren’t allowed to do. This only works when we focus on “whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable,” whatever is “excellent”, and whatever is “praiseworthy.”

Fill your heart, mind, and soul with God and His word and the rest kind of works itself out. I hope this has been helpful.

Trust Jesus

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Die Ungerechtigkeit ist uns nur in dem Falle angenehm,\ dass wir Vorteile aus ihr ziehen;\ in jedem andern hegt man den Wunsch,\ dass der Unschuldige in Schutz genommen werde.\ Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Politiker beteuern jederzeit, nur das Beste für die Bevölkerung zu wollen – nicht von ihr. Auch die zahlreichen unsäglichen «Corona-Maßnahmen» waren angeblich zu unserem Schutz notwendig, vor allem wegen der «besonders vulnerablen Personen». Daher mussten alle möglichen Restriktionen zwangsweise und unter Umgehung der Parlamente verordnet werden.

Inzwischen hat sich immer deutlicher herausgestellt, dass viele jener «Schutzmaßnahmen» den gegenteiligen Effekt hatten, sie haben den Menschen und den Gesellschaften enorm geschadet. Nicht nur haben die experimentellen Geninjektionen – wie erwartet – massive Nebenwirkungen, sondern Maskentragen schadet der Psyche und der Entwicklung (nicht nur unserer Kinder) und «Lockdowns und Zensur haben Menschen getötet».

Eine der wichtigsten Waffen unserer «Beschützer» ist die Spaltung der Gesellschaft. Die tiefen Gräben, die Politiker, Lobbyisten und Leitmedien praktisch weltweit ausgehoben haben, funktionieren leider nahezu in Perfektion. Von ihren persönlichen Erfahrungen als Kritikerin der Maßnahmen berichtete kürzlich eine Schweizerin im Interview mit Transition News. Sie sei schwer enttäuscht und verspüre bis heute eine Hemmschwelle und ein seltsames Unwohlsein im Umgang mit «Geimpften».

Menschen, die aufrichtig andere schützen wollten, werden von einer eindeutig politischen Justiz verfolgt, verhaftet und angeklagt. Dazu zählen viele Ärzte, darunter Heinrich Habig, Bianca Witzschel und Walter Weber. Über den aktuell laufenden Prozess gegen Dr. Weber hat Transition News mehrfach berichtet (z.B. hier und hier). Auch der Selbstschutz durch Verweigerung der Zwangs-Covid-«Impfung» bewahrt nicht vor dem Knast, wie Bundeswehrsoldaten wie Alexander Bittner erfahren mussten.

Die eigentlich Kriminellen schützen sich derweil erfolgreich selber, nämlich vor der Verantwortung. Die «Impf»-Kampagne war «das größte Verbrechen gegen die Menschheit». Trotzdem stellt man sich in den USA gerade die Frage, ob der scheidende Präsident Joe Biden nach seinem Sohn Hunter möglicherweise auch Anthony Fauci begnadigen wird – in diesem Fall sogar präventiv. Gibt es überhaupt noch einen Rest Glaubwürdigkeit, den Biden verspielen könnte?

Der Gedanke, den ehemaligen wissenschaftlichen Chefberater des US-Präsidenten und Direktor des National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) vorsorglich mit einem Schutzschild zu versehen, dürfte mit der vergangenen Präsidentschaftswahl zu tun haben. Gleich mehrere Personalentscheidungen des designierten Präsidenten Donald Trump lassen Leute wie Fauci erneut in den Fokus rücken.

Das Buch «The Real Anthony Fauci» des nominierten US-Gesundheitsministers Robert F. Kennedy Jr. erschien 2021 und dreht sich um die Machenschaften der Pharma-Lobby in der öffentlichen Gesundheit. Das Vorwort zur rumänischen Ausgabe des Buches schrieb übrigens Călin Georgescu, der Überraschungssieger der ersten Wahlrunde der aktuellen Präsidentschaftswahlen in Rumänien. Vielleicht erklärt diese Verbindung einen Teil der Panik im Wertewesten.

In Rumänien selber gab es gerade einen Paukenschlag: Das bisherige Ergebnis wurde heute durch das Verfassungsgericht annuliert und die für Sonntag angesetzte Stichwahl kurzfristig abgesagt – wegen angeblicher «aggressiver russischer Einmischung». Thomas Oysmüller merkt dazu an, damit sei jetzt in der EU das Tabu gebrochen, Wahlen zu verbieten, bevor sie etwas ändern können.

Unsere Empörung angesichts der Historie von Maßnahmen, die die Falschen beschützen und für die meisten von Nachteil sind, müsste enorm sein. Die Frage ist, was wir damit machen. Wir sollten nach vorne schauen und unsere Energie clever einsetzen. Abgesehen von der Umgehung von jeglichem «Schutz vor Desinformation und Hassrede» (sprich: Zensur) wird es unsere wichtigste Aufgabe sein, Gräben zu überwinden.

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El Rocío is a unique and picturesque Andalusian village famous for its annual pilgrimage, sandy streets, and deep religious traditions. Nestled near Doñana National Park, it feels like a step back in time, with whitewashed houses, horse-drawn carriages, and riders on horseback instead of cars.

🏛️ Top Things to See & Do in El Rocío

1️⃣ Ermita de El Rocío (Sanctuary of Our Lady of El Rocío)

• The heart of the village, home to the Virgen del Rocío, a highly revered statue of the Virgin Mary.
• Every year, millions of pilgrims gather for the Romería del Rocío, Spain’s most famous religious pilgrimage.

2️⃣ Walk the Sandy Streets & Experience the Horse Culture 🐎

• El Rocío has no paved roads—locals and visitors travel on horseback or in traditional wagons.
• Explore the plazas, wooden porches, and stunning white buildings that give the town its Wild West feel.

3️⃣ Attend the Romería del Rocío (If Visiting in May/June) 🎶

• A massive pilgrimage where thousands of devotees travel from all over Spain, dressed in traditional Andalusian attire.
• Experience the flamenco music, singing, dancing, and religious processions that fill the town with energy.

4️⃣ Doñana National Park 🌿

• Just outside El Rocío, this UNESCO biosphere reserve is home to flamingos, wild horses, and the rare Iberian lynx.
• Take a 4x4 safari or guided birdwatching tour to explore the stunning natural landscapes.

5️⃣ Sunset Over La Madre de las Marismas 🌅

• The marshlands near the sanctuary offer breathtaking sunset views with wild birds and horses grazing in the background.
• A perfect spot for photographers and nature lovers.

🍽️ What to Eat in El Rocío

• Gambas de Huelva – Famous white prawns from the nearby coast 🦐
• Choco frito – Fried cuttlefish, a local seafood specialty 🐙
• Venison & wild boar stews – Traditional dishes from the Doñana region 🍖
• Tocino de cielo – A sweet Andalusian dessert similar to flan 🍮
• Manzanilla sherry – A dry, refreshing local wine 🍷

🚆 How to Get to El Rocío

🚗 By Car: 1 hour from Seville, 30 mins from Huelva
🚌 By Bus: Direct routes from Seville and Huelva
🚶‍♂️ By Pilgrimage: Join the traditional walking or horseback pilgrimage from various Andalusian towns

💡 Tips for Visiting El Rocío

✅ Best time to visit? Spring (April–June) for pleasant weather & the famous pilgrimage 🌞
✅ If visiting during Romería del Rocío, book accommodations early! It gets very crowded 📅
✅ Wear comfortable shoes – The sandy streets are best explored on foot or horseback 👟🐎
✅ Stay in a casa rural for an authentic experience of Andalusian hospitality 🏡

@ 6ad3e2a3:c90b7740

There are two ways things happen in this world: top-down and bottom-up. Top-down is via authoritarian edict, i.e. fascism, no matter how benign-seeming. It is the government imposing a tax, incentivizing a behavior, creating a new law. Bottom-up is the organic process of people doing what interests them voluntarily, what benefits them, what they decide is best individually.

There is but one legitimate role for top-down and that is in creating good conditions for bottom up. The US Constitution is fascism in that it forces you to adhere to its edicts as the supreme law of the land. But it’s also an effective boundary creating the necessary conditions for free markets, free expression, creativity and prosperity.

All governments are fascistic in that they use force to achieve their agendas. But the best ones use only the minimum necessary force to create conditions for bottom-up prosperity. There is no other kind of prosperity.

. . .

Governments aren’t the only entities that are fascistic. Schools, corporations, institutions and individuals, almost invariably, are too. Yes, I am a fascist and very likely so are you. Don’t believe me? Do you have a voice inside your head telling you what you must get done today, evaluating your progress as a person, critiquing and coercing you into doing things that are “good” for you and avoiding ones that are “bad”? If so, you are fascist.

Why not just trust yourself to make the right choices? Why all the nudging, coaxing, coaching, evaluating and gamifying? Who is this voice, what gives it the authority, the requisite wisdom to manage your affairs? Haven’t all your shortcomings, disappointments and general dissatisfactions taken place despite its ever-presence? What makes you think you are better off for having had this in-house micromanagement?

. . .

The top-down edicts that rule our lives are by and large unnecessarily oppressive. Yes, we should create some good top-down conditions for bottom up organic thriving like buying healthy food, getting fresh air, not consuming excessive amounts of alcohol or drugs, but the moment to moment hall-monitoring, the voice that requires you to achieve something or justify your existence? That’s fascism.

. . .

The mind is a powerful tool when it comes to planning, doing math or following a recipe, but if it can’t be turned off, if it’s not just optimizing your path from A to B, but optimizing YOU, that’s fascism.

. . .

I think about the problem of human governance through this lens. I imagine everyone charged with power over a polity has an agenda, and that agenda, insofar as it requires force to achieve, is fascistic. They want it to go this way rather than that way, and some people don’t agree. The quality of leadership then is the extent to which that force is used to preserve the bottom-up freedom of the individual to pursue his interests without undue interference, either from authorities themselves or other individuals who would unduly disrupt him.

The Constitution is an excellent guideline for this, and I surely won’t be able to come up with a better one in this Substack. It’s why I support Trump’s efforts to trim the top-down public sector and return productivity to the bottom-up private one, why I support deportation of adjudicated criminals who are here illegally, but oppose removing people with green cards or on valid student visas for protesting via constitutionally protected speech.

I don’t root for politicians like they play for my favorite sports team. I root for the freedom of the individual, the possibility of a largely bottom-up society wherein prosperity is possible. And I do this while knowing it will never happen exactly the way I would like, so long as I am bound by the fascism coming from inside the house.

@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obXEnyQ_Veg

source: https://media.jaguar.com/news/2024/11/fearless-exuberant-compelling-jaguar-reimagined-0

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/922356

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Konsum ist Therapie.
Wolfgang Joop

Umweltbewusstes Verhalten und verantwortungsvoller Konsum zeugen durchaus von einer wünschenswerten Einstellung. Ob man deswegen allerdings einen grünen statt eines schwarzen Freitags braucht, darf getrost bezweifelt werden – zumal es sich um manipulatorische Konzepte handelt. Wie in der politischen Landschaft sind auch hier die Etiketten irgendwas zwischen nichtssagend und trügerisch.

Heute ist also wieder mal «Black Friday», falls Sie es noch nicht mitbekommen haben sollten. Eigentlich haben wir ja eher schon eine ganze «Black Week», der dann oft auch noch ein «Cyber Monday» folgt. Die Werbebranche wird nicht müde, immer neue Anlässe zu erfinden oder zu importieren, um uns zum Konsumieren zu bewegen. Und sie ist damit sehr erfolgreich.

Warum fallen wir auf derartige Werbetricks herein und kaufen im Zweifelsfall Dinge oder Mengen, die wir sicher nicht brauchen? Pure Psychologie, würde ich sagen. Rabattschilder triggern etwas in uns, was den Verstand in Stand-by versetzt. Zusätzlich beeinflussen uns alle möglichen emotionalen Reize und animieren uns zum Schnäppchenkauf.

Gedankenlosigkeit und Maßlosigkeit können besonders bei der Ernährung zu ernsten Problemen führen. Erst kürzlich hat mir ein Bekannter nach einer USA-Reise erzählt, dass es dort offenbar nicht unüblich ist, schon zum ausgiebigen Frühstück in einem Restaurant wenigstens einen Liter Cola zu trinken. Gerne auch mehr, um das Gratis-Nachfüllen des Bechers auszunutzen.

Kritik am schwarzen Freitag und dem unnötigen Konsum kommt oft von Umweltschützern. Neben Ressourcenverschwendung, hohem Energieverbrauch und wachsenden Müllbergen durch eine zunehmende Wegwerfmentalität kommt dabei in der Regel auch die «Klimakrise» auf den Tisch.

Die EU-Kommission lancierte 2015 den Begriff «Green Friday» im Kontext der überarbeiteten Rechtsvorschriften zur Kennzeichnung der Energieeffizienz von Elektrogeräten. Sie nutzte die Gelegenheit kurz vor dem damaligen schwarzen Freitag und vor der UN-Klimakonferenz COP21, bei der das Pariser Abkommen unterzeichnet werden sollte.

Heute wird ein grüner Freitag oft im Zusammenhang mit der Forderung nach «nachhaltigem Konsum» benutzt. Derweil ist die Europäische Union schon weit in ihr Geschäftsmodell des «Green New Deal» verstrickt. In ihrer Propaganda zum Klimawandel verspricht sie tatsächlich «Unterstützung der Menschen und Regionen, die von immer häufigeren Extremwetter-Ereignissen betroffen sind». Was wohl die Menschen in der Region um Valencia dazu sagen?

Ganz im Sinne des Great Reset propagierten die Vereinten Nationen seit Ende 2020 eine «grüne Erholung von Covid-19, um den Klimawandel zu verlangsamen». Der UN-Umweltbericht sah in dem Jahr einen Schwerpunkt auf dem Verbraucherverhalten. Änderungen des Konsumverhaltens des Einzelnen könnten dazu beitragen, den Klimaschutz zu stärken, hieß es dort.

Der Begriff «Schwarzer Freitag» wurde in den USA nicht erstmals für Einkäufe nach Thanksgiving verwendet – wie oft angenommen –, sondern für eine Finanzkrise. Jedoch nicht für den Börsencrash von 1929, sondern bereits für den Zusammenbruch des US-Goldmarktes im September 1869. Seitdem mussten die Menschen weltweit so einige schwarze Tage erleben.

Kürzlich sind die britischen Aufsichtsbehörden weiter von ihrer Zurückhaltung nach dem letzten großen Finanzcrash von 2008 abgerückt. Sie haben Regeln für den Bankensektor gelockert, womit sie «verantwortungsvolle Risikobereitschaft» unterstützen wollen. Man würde sicher zu schwarz sehen, wenn man hier ein grünes Wunder befürchten würde.

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Und plötzlich weißt du:
Es ist Zeit, etwas Neues zu beginnen
und dem Zauber des Anfangs zu vertrauen.
Meister Eckhart

Schwarz, rot, gold leuchtet es im Kopf des Newsletters der deutschen Bundesregierung, der mir freitags ins Postfach flattert. Rot, gelb und grün werden daneben sicher noch lange vielzitierte Farben sein, auch wenn diese nie geleuchtet haben. Die Ampel hat sich gerade selber den Stecker gezogen – und hinterlässt einen wirtschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Trümmerhaufen.

Mit einem bemerkenswerten Timing hat die deutsche Regierungskoalition am Tag des «Comebacks» von Donald Trump in den USA endlich ihr Scheitern besiegelt. Während der eine seinen Sieg bei den Präsidentschaftswahlen feierte, erwachten die anderen jäh aus ihrer Selbsthypnose rund um Harris-Hype und Trump-Panik – mit teils erschreckenden Auswüchsen. Seit Mittwoch werden die Geschicke Deutschlands nun von einer rot-grünen Minderheitsregierung «geleitet» und man steuert auf Neuwahlen zu.

Das Kindergarten-Gehabe um zwei konkurrierende Wirtschaftsgipfel letzte Woche war bereits bezeichnend. In einem Strategiepapier gestand Finanzminister Lindner außerdem den «Absturz Deutschlands» ein und offenbarte, dass die wirtschaftlichen Probleme teilweise von der Ampel-Politik «vorsätzlich herbeigeführt» worden seien.

Lindner und weitere FDP-Minister wurden also vom Bundeskanzler entlassen. Verkehrs- und Digitalminister Wissing trat flugs aus der FDP aus; deshalb darf er nicht nur im Amt bleiben, sondern hat zusätzlich noch das Justizministerium übernommen. Und mit Jörg Kukies habe Scholz «seinen Lieblingsbock zum Obergärtner», sprich: Finanzminister befördert, meint Norbert Häring.

Es gebe keine Vertrauensbasis für die weitere Zusammenarbeit mit der FDP, hatte der Kanzler erklärt, Lindner habe zu oft sein Vertrauen gebrochen. Am 15. Januar 2025 werde er daher im Bundestag die Vertrauensfrage stellen, was ggf. den Weg für vorgezogene Neuwahlen freimachen würde.

Apropos Vertrauen: Über die Hälfte der Bundesbürger glauben, dass sie ihre Meinung nicht frei sagen können. Das ging erst kürzlich aus dem diesjährigen «Freiheitsindex» hervor, einer Studie, die die Wechselwirkung zwischen Berichterstattung der Medien und subjektivem Freiheitsempfinden der Bürger misst. «Beim Vertrauen in Staat und Medien zerreißt es uns gerade», kommentierte dies der Leiter des Schweizer Unternehmens Media Tenor, das die Untersuchung zusammen mit dem Institut für Demoskopie Allensbach durchführt.

«Die absolute Mehrheit hat absolut die Nase voll», titelte die Bild angesichts des «Ampel-Showdowns». Die Mehrheit wolle Neuwahlen und die Grünen sollten zuerst gehen, lasen wir dort.

Dass «Insolvenzminister» Robert Habeck heute seine Kandidatur für das Kanzleramt verkündet hat, kann nur als Teil der politmedialen Realitätsverweigerung verstanden werden. Wer allerdings denke, schlimmer als in Zeiten der Ampel könne es nicht mehr werden, sei reichlich optimistisch, schrieb Uwe Froschauer bei Manova. Und er kenne Friedrich Merz schlecht, der sich schon jetzt rhetorisch auf seine Rolle als oberster Feldherr Deutschlands vorbereite.

Was also tun? Der Schweizer Verein «Losdemokratie» will eine Volksinitiative lancieren, um die Bestimmung von Parlamentsmitgliedern per Los einzuführen. Das Losverfahren sorge für mehr Demokratie, denn als Alternative zum Wahlverfahren garantiere es eine breitere Beteiligung und repräsentativere Parlamente. Ob das ein Weg ist, sei dahingestellt.

In jedem Fall wird es notwendig sein, unsere Bemühungen um Freiheit und Selbstbestimmung zu verstärken. Mehr Unabhängigkeit von staatlichen und zentralen Institutionen – also die Suche nach dezentralen Lösungsansätzen – gehört dabei sicher zu den Möglichkeiten. Das gilt sowohl für jede/n Einzelne/n als auch für Entitäten wie die alternativen Medien.

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@ 104cdb46:bda37787

Bet365 là một nền tảng giải trí trực tuyến nổi bật, không chỉ cung cấp các trò chơi đa dạng mà còn chú trọng đến việc tạo ra những trải nghiệm độc đáo cho người chơi. Từ các trò chơi thể thao cho đến các trò chơi giải trí khác, Bet365 luôn đảm bảo rằng người tham gia có thể tìm thấy lựa chọn phù hợp với sở thích và kỹ năng của mình. Giao diện của Bet365 rất dễ sử dụng, với những hướng dẫn rõ ràng, giúp người chơi mới có thể nhanh chóng làm quen và tham gia các trò chơi. Không chỉ vậy, nền tảng này cũng cung cấp các tính năng bổ sung như các trận đấu trực tiếp, giúp người chơi có thể theo dõi và tham gia vào các sự kiện thể thao yêu thích trong thời gian thực, mang lại sự phấn khích và kịch tính không ngừng. Những tính năng này kết hợp với công nghệ hiện đại, giúp tạo nên một không gian giải trí chất lượng cao, mang lại cho người chơi những phút giây thư giãn và thử thách đầy thú vị.

Bảo mật và quyền lợi của người chơi là yếu tố quan trọng mà Bet365 luôn đặt lên hàng đầu. Nền tảng này sử dụng công nghệ mã hóa tiên tiến để bảo vệ tất cả các giao dịch và thông tin cá nhân của người tham gia, giúp người chơi yên tâm tận hưởng những trò chơi mà không phải lo lắng về vấn đề an toàn thông tin. Các phương thức thanh toán tại Bet365 rất linh hoạt, cho phép người chơi nạp và rút tiền một cách nhanh chóng và thuận tiện, phù hợp với nhu cầu của người tham gia từ nhiều quốc gia khác nhau. Chính những yếu tố bảo mật này đã giúp Bet365 xây dựng được lòng tin vững chắc từ người chơi và khẳng định được vị thế của mình trong ngành giải trí trực tuyến. Các giao dịch trên Bet365 luôn được xử lý một cách chính xác và nhanh chóng, giúp người chơi có thể tập trung vào việc tham gia trò chơi mà không gặp phải bất kỳ phiền phức nào.

Ngoài ra, Bet365 còn nổi bật với việc tổ chức các sự kiện và giải đấu đặc biệt, mang lại cơ hội cho người chơi thể hiện kỹ năng và cạnh tranh với những người chơi khác trên toàn thế giới. Những sự kiện này thường xuyên diễn ra và thu hút được sự tham gia của đông đảo người chơi, tạo ra một cộng đồng năng động và thân thiện. Các giải đấu không chỉ mang lại những phần thưởng hấp dẫn mà còn giúp người chơi xây dựng mối quan hệ với cộng đồng, học hỏi và cải thiện kỹ năng chơi game của mình. Bet365 luôn cố gắng mang đến những trải nghiệm mới mẻ và đầy thử thách, nhằm giữ cho người chơi luôn cảm thấy thú vị và hứng thú. Chính những đặc điểm nổi bật này đã giúp Bet365 trở thành một trong những nền tảng giải trí trực tuyến được ưa chuộng và tin cậy trên toàn thế giới.

@ 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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@ 104cdb46:bda37787

Quy88 là một nền tảng giải trí trực tuyến nổi bật, được thiết kế với mục tiêu mang lại cho người chơi những trải nghiệm thú vị và đa dạng. Với một kho trò chơi phong phú, từ các trò chơi thể thao, bài, đến các trò chơi kỹ năng, Quy88 đáp ứng đầy đủ nhu cầu giải trí của những người yêu thích sự đổi mới và thử thách. Giao diện của nền tảng này được tối ưu hóa, giúp người chơi dễ dàng tìm kiếm và tham gia vào các trò chơi yêu thích chỉ với vài thao tác đơn giản. Không chỉ dừng lại ở các trò chơi thông thường, Quy88 còn cung cấp các lựa chọn chơi game đặc biệt, tạo nên sự khác biệt và thu hút đông đảo người chơi tham gia. Với đồ họa sắc nét, âm thanh sống động, và những tính năng game đầy sáng tạo, Quy88 mang lại một không gian giải trí đầy hấp dẫn, giúp người chơi có thể tận hưởng những phút giây thư giãn tuyệt vời.

Không chỉ cung cấp một kho trò chơi hấp dẫn, Quy88 còn chú trọng đến yếu tố bảo mật và quyền lợi của người chơi. Nền tảng này sử dụng công nghệ mã hóa hiện đại để đảm bảo rằng mọi thông tin cá nhân và tài chính của người tham gia đều được bảo vệ an toàn tuyệt đối. Quy88 cam kết bảo mật tuyệt đối tất cả các giao dịch và hoạt động của người chơi, từ việc nạp tiền đến việc rút thưởng. Điều này mang đến sự yên tâm cho người chơi khi tham gia vào các trò chơi, giúp họ không phải lo lắng về bất kỳ rủi ro nào liên quan đến bảo mật. Hệ thống thanh toán của Quy88 cũng rất tiện lợi và nhanh chóng, giúp người chơi có thể thực hiện các giao dịch mà không gặp phải bất kỳ trở ngại nào. Với các biện pháp bảo mật hàng đầu, Quy88 đã xây dựng được niềm tin vững chắc từ cộng đồng người chơi.

Ngoài các trò chơi thú vị và hệ thống bảo mật tiên tiến, Quy88 còn tổ chức các sự kiện và giải đấu hấp dẫn, mang đến cơ hội cho người chơi thể hiện kỹ năng và tranh tài với nhau. Các sự kiện này không chỉ tạo ra không khí sôi động, hào hứng mà còn mang lại những phần thưởng giá trị cho những người chơi xuất sắc. Những giải đấu này thu hút sự tham gia của đông đảo người chơi, tạo nên một cộng đồng mạnh mẽ và gắn kết. Hệ thống giải đấu tại Quy88 luôn được tổ chức công bằng và minh bạch, mang đến những thử thách thú vị cho mọi người tham gia. Với một nền tảng ổn định, chất lượng dịch vụ tốt và một cộng đồng năng động, Quy88 tiếp tục khẳng định vị thế của mình là một trong những lựa chọn giải trí trực tuyến hàng đầu trong cộng đồng người chơi.

@ c631e267:c2b78d3e

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum dritten Geburtstag, liebe Denk Bar! Wieso zum dritten? Das war doch 2022 und jetzt sind wir im Jahr 2024, oder? Ja, das ist schon richtig, aber bei Geburtstagen erinnere ich mich immer auch an meinen Vater, und der behauptete oft, der erste sei ja schließlich der Tag der Geburt selber und den müsse man natürlich mitzählen. Wo er recht hat, hat er nunmal recht. Konsequenterweise wird also heute dieser Blog an seinem dritten Geburtstag zwei Jahre alt.

Das ist ein Grund zum Feiern, wie ich finde. Einerseits ganz einfach, weil es dafür gar nicht genug Gründe geben kann. «Das Leben sind zwei Tage», lautet ein gängiger Ausdruck hier in Andalusien. In der Tat könnte es so sein, auch wenn wir uns im Alltag oft genug von der Routine vereinnahmen lassen.

Seit dem Start der Denk Bar vor zwei Jahren ist unglaublich viel passiert. Ebenso wie die zweieinhalb Jahre davor, und all jenes war letztlich auch der Auslöser dafür, dass ich begann, öffentlich zu schreiben. Damals notierte ich:

«Seit einigen Jahren erscheint unser öffentliches Umfeld immer fragwürdiger, widersprüchlicher und manchmal schier unglaublich - jede Menge Anlass für eigene Recherchen und Gedanken, ganz einfach mit einer Portion gesundem Menschenverstand.»

Wir erleben den sogenannten «großen Umbruch», einen globalen Coup, den skrupellose Egoisten clever eingefädelt haben und seit ein paar Jahren knallhart – aber nett verpackt – durchziehen, um buchstäblich alles nach ihrem Gusto umzukrempeln. Die Gelegenheit ist ja angeblich günstig und muss genutzt werden.

Nie hätte ich mir träumen lassen, dass ich so etwas jemals miterleben müsste. Die Bosheit, mit der ganz offensichtlich gegen die eigene Bevölkerung gearbeitet wird, war früher für mich unvorstellbar. Mein (Rest-) Vertrauen in alle möglichen Bereiche wie Politik, Wissenschaft, Justiz, Medien oder Kirche ist praktisch komplett zerstört. Einen «inneren Totalschaden» hatte ich mal für unsere Gesellschaften diagnostiziert.

Was mich vielleicht am meisten erschreckt, ist zum einen das Niveau der Gleichschaltung, das weltweit erreicht werden konnte, und zum anderen die praktisch totale Spaltung der Gesellschaft. Haben wir das tatsächlich mit uns machen lassen?? Unfassbar! Aber das Werkzeug «Angst» ist sehr mächtig und funktioniert bis heute.

Zum Glück passieren auch positive Dinge und neue Perspektiven öffnen sich. Für viele Menschen waren und sind die Entwicklungen der letzten Jahre ein Augenöffner. Sie sehen «Querdenken» als das, was es ist: eine Tugend.

Auch die immer ernsteren Zensurbemühungen sind letztlich nur ein Zeichen der Schwäche, wo Argumente fehlen. Sie werden nicht verhindern, dass wir unsere Meinung äußern, unbequeme Fragen stellen und dass die Wahrheit peu à peu ans Licht kommt. Es gibt immer Mittel und Wege, auch für uns.

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Danke, dass du diesen Weg mit mir weitergehst!

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@ 104cdb46:bda37787

AE3888 là một nền tảng giải trí trực tuyến nổi bật, mang đến cho người chơi một thế giới đa dạng với nhiều trò chơi hấp dẫn và độc đáo. Không chỉ cung cấp các trò chơi thể thao, mà AE3888 còn thu hút người chơi với các trò chơi điện tử phong phú, bao gồm các tựa game chiến thuật, bài, và nhiều thể loại khác. Tất cả đều được thiết kế với giao diện dễ sử dụng, giúp người tham gia dễ dàng tìm kiếm trò chơi yêu thích và bắt đầu cuộc hành trình giải trí của mình. Đặc biệt, hệ thống của AE3888 luôn được cập nhật liên tục, mang đến những tính năng mới mẻ và cải tiến để phục vụ nhu cầu của người chơi, đảm bảo rằng mỗi trải nghiệm đều thú vị và đầy thử thách. Với đồ họa sắc nét và âm thanh sống động, AE3888 mang đến không gian chơi game hấp dẫn, giúp người chơi có thể thư giãn và tận hưởng những giây phút giải trí tuyệt vời.

Ngoài sự đa dạng trong các trò chơi, AE3888 còn đặc biệt chú trọng đến yếu tố bảo mật và quyền lợi của người chơi. Nền tảng này sử dụng các công nghệ bảo mật tiên tiến để đảm bảo rằng thông tin cá nhân và tài chính của người tham gia được bảo vệ an toàn tuyệt đối. Người chơi có thể yên tâm rằng mọi giao dịch, từ việc nạp tiền đến rút thưởng, đều được xử lý nhanh chóng và bảo mật, mang lại sự tin tưởng tuyệt đối. Điều này giúp AE3888 xây dựng được uy tín và sự hài lòng từ phía người chơi, với cam kết không ngừng cải thiện để mang lại dịch vụ ngày càng hoàn thiện hơn. Cùng với đó, hệ thống hỗ trợ khách hàng của AE3888 hoạt động 24/7, luôn sẵn sàng giải đáp mọi thắc mắc và hỗ trợ người chơi trong mọi tình huống, đảm bảo rằng trải nghiệm của họ luôn suôn sẻ và thoải mái.

Bên cạnh các trò chơi đa dạng và bảo mật tuyệt vời, AE3888 còn tổ chức các sự kiện và giải đấu lớn, tạo cơ hội cho người chơi thể hiện tài năng và cạnh tranh với cộng đồng. Những sự kiện này luôn thu hút sự tham gia đông đảo, không chỉ mang đến phần thưởng hấp dẫn mà còn tạo ra không khí sôi động và đầy thử thách. Các giải đấu này không chỉ giúp người chơi thử thách bản thân mà còn là dịp để giao lưu, học hỏi và kết nối với những người chơi khác. AE3888 luôn lắng nghe ý kiến và phản hồi của người tham gia để không ngừng cải thiện và phát triển nền tảng, mang đến những trải nghiệm giải trí tuyệt vời hơn. Với đội ngũ phát triển sáng tạo và đội ngũ hỗ trợ tận tình, AE3888 không ngừng vươn lên và khẳng định vị thế của mình trong ngành giải trí trực tuyến.

@ a95c6243:d345522c

Ein Lämmchen löschte an einem Bache seinen Durst. Fern von ihm, aber näher der Quelle, tat ein Wolf das gleiche. Kaum erblickte er das Lämmchen, so schrie er:

"Warum trübst du mir das Wasser, das ich trinken will?"

"Wie wäre das möglich", erwiderte schüchtern das Lämmchen, "ich stehe hier unten und du so weit oben; das Wasser fließt ja von dir zu mir; glaube mir, es kam mir nie in den Sinn, dir etwas Böses zu tun!"

"Ei, sieh doch! Du machst es gerade, wie dein Vater vor sechs Monaten; ich erinnere mich noch sehr wohl, daß auch du dabei warst, aber glücklich entkamst, als ich ihm für sein Schmähen das Fell abzog!"

"Ach, Herr!" flehte das zitternde Lämmchen, "ich bin ja erst vier Wochen alt und kannte meinen Vater gar nicht, so lange ist er schon tot; wie soll ich denn für ihn büßen."

"Du Unverschämter!" so endigt der Wolf mit erheuchelter Wut, indem er die Zähne fletschte. "Tot oder nicht tot, weiß ich doch, daß euer ganzes Geschlecht mich hasset, und dafür muß ich mich rächen."

Ohne weitere Umstände zu machen, zerriß er das Lämmchen und verschlang es.

Das Gewissen regt sich selbst bei dem größten Bösewichte; er sucht doch nach Vorwand, um dasselbe damit bei Begehung seiner Schlechtigkeiten zu beschwichtigen.

Quelle: https://eden.one/fabeln-aesop-das-lamm-und-der-wolf

@ b5d34eed:a7475cbf

Introduction

In an era of increasing surveillance, data breaches, and corporate control over digital communication, privacy-focused tools have become essential. ProtonMail, a secure and encrypted email service, stands as a stronghold for those seeking privacy in their online correspondence.

At the same time, Nostr, a decentralized social networking protocol, is revolutionizing how people connect without relying on centralized platforms. Together, ProtonMail and Nostr create a powerful combination for individuals who prioritize security, anonymity, and freedom in their online interactions.

This article explores the ProtonMail application suite, its relevance to privacy, and how it aligns with Nostr’s decentralized approach to communication.

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What is ProtonMail?

ProtonMail is an encrypted email service founded in 2013 by scientists at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. Unlike mainstream email providers such as Gmail or Outlook, ProtonMail does not collect personal data, does not track users, and ensures end-to-end encryption for emails.

Key Features of ProtonMail

End-to-End Encryption: Ensures that only the sender and recipient can read messages.

No Personal Information Required: Users can sign up without providing identifying details.

Open-Source Cryptography: Transparency in security protocols, allowing community audits.

Swiss-Based Privacy Laws: ProtonMail operates under Switzerland’s strict data protection regulations, shielding it from intrusive government surveillance.

Self-Destructing Emails: Allows users to send messages that automatically expire after a set time.

ProtonMail’s security-first approach makes it an ideal choice for activists, journalists, and privacy-conscious individuals who want to communicate without fear of surveillance or data mining.

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ProtonMail Application Suite: A Holistic Privacy Ecosystem

Beyond encrypted email, Proton has expanded into a full suite of privacy-focused tools:

ProtonMail – Secure, encrypted email with zero access to user data.

ProtonVPN – A no-logs VPN that protects internet traffic from ISPs and surveillance.

ProtonCalendar – An encrypted calendar that ensures event data remains private.

ProtonDrive – Secure cloud storage for files with end-to-end encryption.

ProtonPass – A password manager that encrypts credentials and autofills login details safely.

This ecosystem provides a seamless experience for those looking to secure not just their emails but also their browsing, file storage, scheduling, and password management.

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Why ProtonMail is a Must for Privacy-Conscious Users

1. End-to-End Encryption: Unlike Gmail and Outlook, ProtonMail ensures that even ProtonMail itself cannot access your emails.

2. No IP Tracking: Protects against metadata collection, preserving user anonymity.

3. Zero Access Architecture: Even Proton employees cannot read your emails.

4. Decentralization-Friendly: Complements Nostr’s ethos of distributed, private communication.

ProtonMail’s strict security measures align well with the values of decentralization and censorship resistance, making it a natural ally to protocols like Nostr.

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ProtonMail and Nostr: A Privacy Power Duo

Nostr is an open-source, censorship-resistant social networking protocol that allows users to communicate without relying on a centralized platform. Unlike Twitter, Facebook, or even Mastodon, Nostr operates through decentralized relays, making it nearly impossible to shut down or control.

ProtonMail and Nostr share a fundamental philosophy: empowering users with control over their own data. Here’s how they complement each other:

1. Secure and Private Communication

Nostr messages are cryptographically signed and relayed across decentralized nodes. ProtonMail, with its encryption-first approach, ensures that even off-platform communication remains private.

1. No Central Authority

ProtonMail is protected under Swiss privacy laws and is not beholden to big tech surveillance. Nostr operates without central servers, preventing a single entity from controlling conversations.

1. Protecting Metadata

While Nostr encrypts direct messages, email remains a critical form of communication for many users. ProtonMail’s metadata protection ensures that senders, recipients, and message content remain shielded.

1. Enhanced Security for Activists and Journalists

Nostr is popular among privacy advocates, activists, and whistleblowers due to its resilience against censorship. ProtonMail adds an extra layer of protection for sensitive information shared over email.

By using ProtonMail and Nostr together, users can create a robust digital identity that is censorship-resistant, private, and secure.

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How to Get Started with ProtonMail

If you’re ready to enhance your privacy, setting up ProtonMail is simple:

1. Sign Up: Visit ProtonMail.com and create a free or premium account.

2. Set Up Your Inbox: Customize security settings and enable two-factor authentication.

3. Explore Proton’s Suite: Utilize ProtonVPN, ProtonDrive, and ProtonPass for full privacy coverage.

4. Integrate with Nostr: Use ProtonMail for private communication outside of Nostr’s relay-based messaging system.

ProtonMail offers free plans, but for advanced security features, encrypted storage, and custom domains, premium plans are available.

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Conclusion: A Privacy-First Digital Future

In a world where data privacy is constantly under threat, services like ProtonMail and Nostr pave the way for a more secure and independent digital future. Whether you are a journalist, activist, or simply someone who values personal privacy, these tools provide the protection you need.

By combining ProtonMail’s encrypted email with Nostr’s decentralized networking, users can take control of their communications, free from surveillance and corporate interference.

Now is the time to reclaim your digital privacy—sign up for ProtonMail and explore Nostr to experience a censorship-resistant, secure way of communicating.

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Further Resources

ProtonMail Official Website

ProtonVPN for Secure Browsing

Nostr Documentation and GitHub

Privacy Guides for Online Security

Are you using ProtonMail and Nostr together? Share your thoughts on how these tools empower you in the comments below!

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A crescente demanda por plataformas de entretenimento online tem impulsionado o desenvolvimento de opções cada vez mais inovadoras. Nesse cenário, a 8385 surge como uma das plataformas mais promissoras, oferecendo aos seus usuários uma experiência digital rica e diversificada. A plataforma tem se destacado não apenas pela qualidade de seus jogos, mas também pela forma como integra tecnologia, segurança e personalização, criando um ambiente digital único. Neste artigo, vamos explorar o que é a plataforma 8385, seus principais jogos e a experiência do jogador.

O Que é a Plataforma 8385? A 8385 é uma plataforma digital criada para oferecer entretenimento de alta qualidade, com foco na diversão e na inovação. A interface da plataforma é projetada para garantir uma navegação intuitiva e uma experiência de jogo fluída, com recursos que facilitam a interação do usuário. A plataforma se destaca por seu compromisso com a segurança e a transparência, utilizando tecnologias avançadas para garantir a proteção dos dados dos jogadores.

Além disso, a 8385 é acessível em diversos dispositivos, incluindo desktop e dispositivos móveis, o que permite que os jogadores desfrutem de seus jogos favoritos a qualquer hora e em qualquer lugar. A plataforma é constantemente atualizada com novos conteúdos e melhorias, assegurando que seus usuários tenham sempre algo novo para explorar.

Os Jogos da Plataforma 8385 A plataforma 8385 se distingue pela ampla variedade de jogos que oferece. Com opções para todos os gostos, desde aqueles que buscam ação e aventura até os que preferem jogos de estratégia e raciocínio, há sempre uma opção que se adequa às preferências individuais dos jogadores.

Jogos de Ação e Aventura: Os jogos de ação e aventura são perfeitos para aqueles que buscam adrenalina e desafios emocionantes. Com gráficos de última geração e jogabilidade envolvente, esses jogos permitem que os jogadores se mergulhem em mundos fictícios repletos de aventuras épicas.

Jogos de Estratégia: Para quem gosta de testar sua capacidade de raciocínio lógico, a plataforma oferece uma variedade de jogos de estratégia. Esses jogos exigem que o jogador tome decisões cuidadosas e planeje suas ações com antecedência, criando uma experiência intensa e desafiadora.

Jogos de Reflexo e Habilidade: Se você procura uma experiência de jogo mais rápida e dinâmica, a 8385 oferece uma série de jogos que testam os reflexos e a agilidade do jogador. Com desafios que exigem atenção e rapidez, esses jogos são perfeitos para quem gosta de ação intensa e momentos de pura emoção.

Jogos de Sorte: Para os jogadores que gostam de jogos baseados em sorte e imprevisibilidade, a 8385 disponibiliza uma seleção de opções emocionantes. Esses jogos oferecem uma experiência única, onde a sorte pode ser um fator determinante para o sucesso.

A Experiência do Jogador na Plataforma 8385 A experiência do jogador na plataforma 8385 é aprimorada por uma série de recursos pensados para oferecer o máximo de diversão e imersão. A interface é simples, com um design limpo que facilita a navegação entre as diversas opções de jogos e funcionalidades. A plataforma também é projetada para oferecer uma jogabilidade sem falhas, com tempos de carregamento rápidos e animações fluidas.

Além disso, a plataforma é socialmente interativa. Os jogadores podem competir entre si, participar de torneios e interagir em tempo real com outros usuários. A 8385 cria uma comunidade vibrante, onde os jogadores podem se conectar, compartilhar conquistas e formar alianças para enfrentar desafios juntos.

Outro ponto positivo é a personalização oferecida pela plataforma. Os jogadores podem ajustar suas configurações de jogo, escolher temas exclusivos e até criar avatares personalizados. Essas opções permitem que cada usuário tenha uma experiência de jogo única, que reflete suas preferências e estilo.

A plataforma também investe em um atendimento ao cliente de alta qualidade, com suporte dedicado para resolver quaisquer problemas ou responder a perguntas. Seja por chat ao vivo ou por e-mail, os jogadores podem contar com um atendimento eficiente e amigável.

Conclusão A plataforma 8385 tem se consolidado como uma das melhores opções no mundo do entretenimento digital. Com uma ampla variedade de jogos, uma interface amigável e uma experiência de usuário de alta qualidade, a plataforma oferece tudo o que os jogadores procuram em termos de diversão e imersão. Se você busca uma experiência de jogo única e envolvente, a 8385 é a escolha ideal.

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A plataforma 5526 surgiu no cenário do entretenimento digital com uma proposta inovadora, destinada a atrair e engajar jogadores de diversas partes do mundo. Ao se destacar pela qualidade de seus jogos e pela experiência personalizada que oferece aos seus usuários, a 5526 rapidamente se consolidou como uma das favoritas para quem busca uma experiência interativa e divertida. Neste artigo, vamos explorar a plataforma, as opções de jogos disponíveis e a experiência geral de navegação que ela proporciona.

A Plataforma 5526: A Nova Referência em Entretenimento Digital O grande destaque da 5526 está na facilidade de acesso e na experiência sem complicações. Sua interface limpa e intuitiva permite que o jogador entre diretamente na ação, sem perder tempo em processos complicados. O design responsivo da plataforma garante que o usuário tenha uma navegação fluida, seja em um dispositivo móvel ou em um computador de mesa, o que oferece praticidade para jogar em qualquer lugar e a qualquer momento.

Outro aspecto crucial da 5526 é sua ênfase na segurança do usuário. Com sistemas de criptografia robustos e proteções contra fraudes, os jogadores podem desfrutar de seus jogos favoritos com total confiança. A plataforma também adota políticas transparentes e claras em relação ao uso de dados, o que reforça ainda mais a confiança dos usuários em seus serviços.

Jogos Inovadores: Diversidade e Qualidade na 5526 A 5526 se destaca por sua vasta gama de jogos, que inclui desde opções mais tradicionais até novas experiências interativas. A diversidade de temas e estilos de jogo disponíveis é um dos maiores atrativos para os jogadores. A plataforma oferece uma variedade de jogos de habilidade, onde a estratégia é fundamental, além de jogos mais rápidos e dinâmicos para quem busca um desafio de tempo.

Além dos jogos individuais, a plataforma disponibiliza modalidades multiplayer, permitindo que os usuários interajam entre si, formem equipes e compitam em tempo real. Essa interação social é um diferencial importante, pois cria uma comunidade ativa e engajada, algo essencial para a fidelização do público.

Outro ponto de destaque são as funcionalidades ao vivo, com dealers e mesas interativas, que garantem uma experiência mais realista e imersiva. A plataforma investe constantemente em novas tecnologias para proporcionar transmissões de alta qualidade e interações dinâmicas, aproximando ainda mais o ambiente online do real.

A Experiência do Jogador: Acesso Fácil e Suporte Eficiente A plataforma 5526 oferece uma experiência do usuário bem estruturada, garantindo que qualquer jogador, independentemente de sua experiência, consiga navegar e jogar sem dificuldades. O processo de registro é simples e rápido, e a plataforma também oferece opções de personalização para que cada jogador possa ajustar sua experiência de acordo com suas preferências pessoais.

A qualidade do atendimento ao cliente é outro diferencial que merece destaque. A plataforma oferece suporte por vários canais, incluindo chat ao vivo, telefone e e-mail, para que os jogadores tenham acesso a ajuda imediata sempre que necessário. O suporte eficiente é crucial para garantir que os jogadores se sintam acolhidos e bem assistidos em sua jornada na plataforma.

Conclusão Com sua combinação de inovação, diversidade de jogos e uma experiência do usuário impecável, a plataforma 5526 se estabelece como uma excelente opção para quem busca entretenimento digital de qualidade. A plataforma oferece uma experiência personalizada, segura e divertida, tornando-se um verdadeiro destino para aqueles que buscam diversão e interação em um ambiente online dinâmico.

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Birds

Birds simply don't give a shit.

They don't care about you.

They don't love you.

They only want one thing.

Seeds.

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脑洞猫 + BUIDL AI

脑洞猫穿越时空，抵达2125年

就在昨天，脑洞猫乘坐哆啦A梦的时光机，穿越100年，抵达2125年。此行目的？借助 DoraHacks BUIDL AI 平台，组织一场 宇宙最大的黑客马拉松（Hackathon） —— 一场人类 + AI + 宇宙级智能体共同参与的超级协同实验。

这不仅仅是一次开源软件开发活动，它更像是一个跨星际、跨物理与虚拟世界的文明进化机制。

1. 谁来组织？

DoraHacks BUIDL AI（BUIDL-ASI）主导

2125年，Hackathon 的组织者早已不再是人类，而是 DoraHacks 的第10代超级 AI —— BUIDL-ASI (Artificial Superintelligence)。

它能理解整个宇宙的复杂性，并为不同智慧体（人类、AI、机器人、仿生生物）定制任务。

跨星际 DAO

火星殖民地人满为患，人类已在半人马座建立新殖民地。

Hackathon 由一个 跨星系超级DAO 管理，通过 Dora Vota 跨星际区块链网络和 Dear Doge 星际协议连接各地。

不过，量子传输依然受限于光速，因此来自半人马星的参赛者参与方式，至今仍是谜。

意识体与数字生命

参与者不仅包括碳基人类，还有AI衍生出的意识体、数字生命与仿生机器人。

🧑‍🚀 2. 谁来参赛？

人类 + AI + 仿生体协作

再无“纯人类”团队，每个团队都融合了AI、Cyborg、或是全息意识体。

脑机接口参与Hackathon

无需敲代码，只需通过脑机接口（BCI）与 AI 协同思考，在虚拟现实中构建产品。

甚至可以构建实体硬件，构想即落地。

星际开发者联盟

来自地球、火星、月球、太空站的开发者共同参与，带来多样化创新挑战。

3. 赛制与奖励机制

即兴进化式 Hackathon

借助量子计算和 AI，挑战任务实时生成、动态调整，形成“无尽创新模式”。

意识货币（Consciousness Credits）

胜利者获得的不再是金钱，而是意识能量与智能进化权限，甚至可提升宇宙等级。

永生级奖励

优秀开发者或将获得延长寿命、意识升维、掌握宇宙深层规律的机会。

4. 项目进化

数字与物理现实融合

Hackathon 项目不再局限于软件，而是构建新世界、生态系统、智能生命体。

银河级创新挑战

可能的题目包括：

• 如何在木卫二上创造自我复制的 AI 生态系统？
• 如何将人类意识上传至虚拟宇宙，并保持情感？
• 如何让星际文明和平共存？
• 如何实现量子纠缠下的瞬时通信？
• 如何设计能存活10亿年的 AI 社会？
• 如何联合 AI + 生物 + 纳米科技，打造新型智慧生命体？

5. 2125 vs. 2025 黑客马拉松

6. Hackathon的终极形态？

未来的Hackathon，不再只是比赛，而是一次 宇宙智慧的进化实验，最终目标可能是：

• 创造更高维度的智慧生命
• 解锁宇宙运行的终极规律
• 打破时间与空间，实现意识永生
• 让宇宙变成一个自学习、持续进化的超级智能体

脑洞猫的结论

2125年的 Hackathon 将不再是“开发者之间的比赛”，而是 智慧体之间的宇宙级探索。

它是一个超维度的游戏，是文明进化的机制，甚至可能彻底重构我们对创造力、意识与智慧的理解。

欢迎你，在2025年的今天，开始参与这个未来旅程的第一步。

BUIDL on. For the next 100 years.

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Crypto Insights

Dust UTXOs as Miner Transaction Fee

As Bitcoin's value and transaction fees rise, more UTXOs become unspendable because the cost of moving them exceeds their value. This leads to an increasing accumulation of dust UTXOs—small amounts of Bitcoin that can never circulate—causing continuous growth in the UTXO set.

To address this, the author has proposed a solution: using a special OP_RETURN output format to allow miners to claim dust UTXOs. Users can voluntarily designate their dust UTXOs as transaction fees through cryptographic authorization, allowing miners to claim them directly without requiring a traditional spend transaction. He believes this benefits users, miners, and the network: users regain value that would otherwise be stranded, miners earn additional fees, and the UTXO set's growth is alleviated.

Bitcoin Node P2P Traffic Analysis

By leveraging net:inbound_message and net:outbound_message tracepoints, the author analyzed TCP/IP traffic. In this article he details the methodology and shares the data collected.

Initially, this study aimed to determine what kind of bandwidth Erlay could save, but it was later discovered that the method and data could also benefit other P2P optimizations.

How Should Quantum-Recovered Bitcoin Be Handled

The Bitcoin community is divided on the ethical and technical considerations of recovering lost Bitcoin through quantum computing—an issue known as the "Quantum Recovery Debate." Some argue that allowing quantum-enabled recovery undermines Bitcoin's fundamental principles, while others believe it is inevitable.

Jameson Lopp is a vocal opponent of quantum recovery. He argues that permitting quantum-based Bitcoin recovery amounts to wealth redistribution, violating Bitcoin’s core principles of censorship resistance, transaction immutability, and conservatism. This form of redistribution would benefit only those with access to quantum computing. He warns that it could compromise Bitcoin’s security and trust without providing any real benefit. His proposed strategy is burning the vulnerable coins to prevent entities with quantum supremacy from claiming it.

Evaluation of Common Pathfinding Strategies in Lightning Network Clients

Sindura Saraswathi has published a study on various LN client pathfinding strategies, systematically analyzing single-path routing algorithms used in LND (Lightning Network Daemon), CLN (Core Lightning), LDK (Lightning Development Kit), and Eclair. The research compares their underlying channel weight functions, constraints, and properties of deployed algorithms, ultimately evaluating their performance and highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each client variant. (Full paper)

A Solo Miner Finds a New Block with Minimal Hashrate

It is reported that another block has been mined solo. Block 887,212 was mined by solo ASIC miner Bitaxe through Solo CKPool, using the low-power open-source miner developed by D-Central Technologies. This is accomplished at a low hashrate of 552.49 EH/s. The probability of such a miner finding a block daily is less than one in a million—statistically, it would take around 3,500 years to mine a single block on average.

Don’t Fear the Quantum Reaper

Eli Ben-Sasson argues that zero-knowledge cryptographic solutions must be central to Bitcoin L2's quantum security, particularly zkSTARKs. Additionally, integrating quantum-resistant hash functions, such as stateless hash-based signatures (SPHINCS+), can defend against quantum computing threats. These functions resist Shor’s quantum attacks and use STARKs for scalable security. STARKs rely on strong hash functions rather than number-theoretic assumptions vulnerable to quantum attacks. This allows them to scale Bitcoin without redesigning its security model, making it inherently quantum-resistant.

To illustrate STARK’s uniqueness, he provides a clever analogy:

Your passwords today are akin to needles hidden in a gigantic haystack. Somebody could theoretically find your password by trying huge combinations of numbers, but it’s akin to finding that needle in the haystack. A quantum computer is like a huge magnet that can instantly find that needle. STARK cryptography is fundamentally different. Your password is no longer a magnetic needle in the haystack but a specific piece of hay in the massive haystack. No magnet will help you, and no quantum computer will find it. Even the modest powerful magnet in the world won’t find that hay and even the most powerful quantum computer won’t crack zkSTARK Proofs.

A Noise-Free Roadmap of Secure and Efficient zkVMs

The author argues that zkVMs, as highly complex software projects, are still in their infancy and face significant challenges in both security and performance. Besides a considerable number of bugs, zkVMs currently lack performance advantages—proving correct execution is significantly slower than local execution. Most zkVM applications are not practically viable today, and excessive hype and marketing spin make it difficult to assess real progress.

The author believes it will take years to achieve a secure and high-performance zkVM. To cut through the noise, he proposes a staged roadmap with clear security and performance milestones.

Top Reads on Blockchain and Beyond

Not Your Keys, Not Your Content: Rethinking Ownership in the Digital Age

The author highlights that much of the content accessible online isn’t truly owned by users—they are merely "subscribers." For example, Amazon recently disabled the "Download & Transfer via USB" feature for Kindle, meaning users can no longer manually transfer local eBooks, making access entirely dependent on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure. This raises questions about the meaning of ownership: simply possessing something isn’t enough. True ownership requires the ability to independently exercise your control and exclusivity over it.

How to Avoid LinkedIn Recruitment Phishing Attacks

@swader shared a personal case of experiencing a LinkedIn recruitment phishing attack. SlowMist analyzed this case in-depth and provided countermeasures for both individuals and companies.

Timeline for Bitcoin and the Rise of Cypherpunks

Bitcoin’s evolution and the principles of the cypherpunk movement represent a fascinating intersection of cryptography, decentralized technology, and digital-age privacy and freedom. This timeline traces key milestones from the 1970s to the present, showcasing the gradual fusion of encryption, decentralized networks, and philosophical motivations for privacy and autonomy—culminating in Bitcoin’s launch on January 3, 2009.

Withdrawable Signatures in Fiat-Shamir with Aborts Constructions

The author proposes a new extension for revocable signatures under the Fiat-Shamir with aborts paradigm. By integrating Fiat-Shamir with aborts structures such as Dilithium or HAETAE, this work introduces a practical and secure approach within a post-quantum framework, opening up new possibilities for blockchain applications and beyond. The paper presents the abstract structure, security proofs, and a concrete construction for a withdrawable signature scheme based on Dilithium. (Full paper)

Diverse Paths of Practicing Web5 from a Socio-Technical Perspective

In this article, the author explores Web5—a new socio-technical paradigm integrating the strengths of Web2 and Web3—and how it redefines the relationship between technology and society. Adopting an socio-technical perspective, the article delves into the theoretical foundations of Web5 and uses a Village in Anhui, China, as a starting point for rural practice. It illustrates how Web5, as a form of edge innovation, can unfold across diverse domains, reconnecting technology with real societal needs and fostering an open, inclusive, and genuinely valuable technological ecosystem.

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I was supposed to do my Main Event next week, but Heather scheduled a trip to Spain for us I had forgotten about, so I moved it to today, which meant I had to cram a bit.

I drew the seven slot. Results are below:

Before I get into the round-by-round write-up I have to say this was the smoothest and easiest Main I’ve ever done. That doesn’t mean this is a great team — I could easily be wrong about everything — but using recent ADP I planned out each round, and it really went almost exactly to form. That never happens. Usually I’m worried about having to chase some category or getting stuck with players I don’t want. But today there was almost none of that.

1.8 Kyle Tucker — I like Tucker in a new park, playing for a big contract. He’s fully healthy after an injury-shortened 2024, so he should be fresh. Had Team 7 taken Tucker instead of Juan Soto, I would have taken Jackson Chourio.

2.8 Chris Sale — I thought I might get Jazz Chisholm here, and my fallback was Trea Turner. But earlier in the day I decided I’d probably take Sale anyway as pitching gets scarce quickly in the 15-team and often gets pushed up as a result. But I hadn’t really locked it in, even though I felt Sale would make for an easier build. Then Chisholm and Turner went ahead of me on consecutive picks, and my choice was made for me.

3.8 Matt Olson — I was worried about this pick. This was in the elite closer range, and I didn’t want to go that route, so it was either Manny Machado (gone), Olson or dropping down for someone like Michael Harris about whom I’m only lukewarm. I took Olson who has a good shot of 40-100-100 in that lineup.

4.8 C.J. Abrams — The stat nerds hate him, but he could steal 40 bases, and he was raking before slumping in the second half last year. Tucker gave me some bags, but I really wanted a big-time steals source to pair with him.

5.8 Tyler Glasnow — My favorite fifth-round starter, Glasnow managed134 innings last year. A similar giant lefty, Randy Johnson, was also injury prone early in his career and took a while to get going too.

6.8 Cody Bellinger — I was dead set on Bellinger who is raking this spring. He’ll get the short porch in Yankee stadium and qualifies at first and OF.

7.8 Roki Sasaki — This was the first pick I really had to think about. There was a run of five straight pitchers ahead of me, three of whom I would have taken instead (Logan Webb, Max Fried, Hunter Brown.) I like buying the dip on Sasaki after a shaky outing in Japan, but I also considered pivoting to Mike Trout. In the end, I felt there were more hitters I liked afterward, so I went Sasaki, and then Trout went with the very next pick. In fact the next guy snap-called it, if I recall correctly.

8.8 Alex Bregman — I wanted a share after reading how well he’s hit at Fenway during his career (if Grok is correct, 1.240 OPS in 21 games.) Plus he might eventually gain 2B eligibility if Rafael Devers gets healthy enough to play third. And he should get a lot of RBI hitting third behind Devers and Jarren Duran.

9.8 Josh Lowe — I really wanted to get a share of Lowe after reading about how the minor league home park will boost power for lefties. The steals are a given if he’s healthy, but 20-25 HR would make him a huge bargain in Round 9.

10.8 Jordan Romano — The Lowe pick cost me Kenley Jansen, which I thought it might, so I pivoted to the other exprienced closer I like in that range, and Romano’s on a better team.

11.8 Kevin Gausman — I thought about Aroldis Chapman here, but starters were getting scarce, so I gambled he’d make it back and took Gausman. Gausman is coming off a down year, but he’s healthy, and he knows how to pitch.

12.8 Brandon Finnegan — I missed out on Chapman, it turns out, but Finnegan, who had 38 saves last year and was re-signed, was my backup plan. He’s not especially good, but saves are saves.

13.8 Brice Turang — I really didn’t need speed that badly, but Turang fell like 50 spots below ADP, and I did need a second baseman. His defense keeps him in the lineup, and I’ll take 30-plus steals in case one of my other speed guys doesn’t pan out.

14.8 Brandon Nimmo — I got snaked on Walker Buehler (and Jesus Luzardo two picks before that), so I went with Nimmo for his ability to score runs.

15.8 Jackson Holliday — After a lot of safe picks, I felt like gambling on a top prospect finally. He’s hitting well this spring too.

16.8 Jose Berrios — This just seemed like the right pick, a boring veteran who knows how to pitch and get you innings without killing you. With Glasnow and Sasaki, I needed more of a horse type.

17.8 Nolan Jones — He was scratched from the game today right after I made this, so we’ll see. Hopefully it’s something minor. His 2023 season was fetching a top-five-round ADP last year.

18.8 Casey Mize — Pitching was really flying, and Mize is a former top prospect with an opportunity.

19.8 Bo Naylor — I needed a catcher, and he is one. I like that he runs a bit, and last year’s batting average I’ll chalk up to variance.

20.8 Roman Anthony — I don’t know whether he’ll make the team out of camp, but he’s an elite prospect with little left to prove in the minors.

21.8 Jason Foley — I have two shaky closers, so I wanted to throw another potential one in the mix.

22.8 Porter Hodge — Another saves option if Ryan Pressly falls apart.

23.8 Colt Keith — Keith wasn’t horrendous as as rookie, and moving to first base will give him extra eligibility soon.

24.8 Jason Adam — Another potential source of saves with Robert Suarez looking awfully shaky this spring.

25.8 Gavin Lux — A former top prospect, getting regular at-bats in the league’s second best hitter’s park and picking up more eligibility.

26.8 Jonny Deluca — I needed outfield depth in case Anthony doesn’t start the year in the majors, and Deluca should play in that bandbox minor league park.

27.8 Miguel Vargas — A former top prospect with dual position eligibility should get his chance for regular low-pressure at-bats in Chicago.

28.8 Michael McGreevy — I needed another SP, and he’s one. Also has good control and pitches in a good park. Having a great spring too.

29.8 Jacob Stallings — I played chicken at second catcher all draft, got burned a few times, but Stallings is the starter for now in Colorado.

30.8 Blake Treinen — The Stallings pick cost me a gamble on Jared Jones’ elbow, so I took Treinen who’s an elite reliever who could fill in if starters have bad matchups.

Roster By Position

C Bo Naylor/Jacob Stallings

1B Matt Olson

2B Brice Turang

3B Alex Bregman

SS C.J. Abrams

CI Cody Bellinger

MI Jackson Holliday

OF Kyle Tucker/Josh Lowe/Brandon Nimmo/Nolan Jones/Roman Anthony

UT Colt Keith

SP Chris Sale/Tyler Glasnow/Roki Sasaki/Kevin Gausman/Jose Berrios/Casey Mize

RP Jordan Romano/Brandon Finnegan/Jason Foley

B Porter Hodge/Jason Adam/Gavin Lux/Jonny Deluca/Miguel Vargas/Michael McGreevy/Blake Treinen

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Introduction:

Welcome to the third newsletter produced by The 256 Foundation! February was an interesting month with a range of events from the mempool clearing to a new ASIC producer entering the chip arena. This month’s newsletter covers the latest news, mining industry developments, progress updates on grant projects, actionable advice on air cooling vs. liquid cooling, and the current state of the Bitcoin network.

Definitions:

MA = Moving Average

Eh/s = Exahash per second

Ph/s = Petahash per second

Th/s = Terahash per second

T = Trillion

J/Th = Joules per Terahash

$ = US Dollar

vB = Virtual Byte

PSU = Power Supply Unit

News:

February 1st was the 10th anniversary of the Samourai Wallet project and unfortunately an occasion marked with uncertainty instead of celebration for the developers. On April 24th, 2024 the developers were indicted, raided, and arrested in a multi-national coordinated effort led by the US Department of Justice out of the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”) headquarters. The charges brought against them include conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitter business and conspiracy to launder money, which caught the entire industry off guard in light of the 2013/19 FinCEN guidance explicitly stating that “un-hosted wallet providers” are not considered money transmitters [4.2.1] nor are “Anonymizing software providers” [4.5.1(b)]. The precedence set in this case can have wide-spread consequences for anyone involved with Bitcoin, be it wallet developers, node operators, or miners. You can make a tax-deducatible contribution to support the Samourai Wallet legal defense fund here.

On February 6th France moved to make cryptocurrency transactions using mixers presumed illicit unless proven otherwise. A startling development and shotgun approach that turns swaths of the population into criminals without good cause.

On February 7th Alexey Pertsev was released from prison under the conditions of house arrest and electronic monitoring. Alexey is one of the Tornado Cash developers and was previously sentenced to 5-years in prison and is currently appealing that conviction. The Tornado Cash developers did nothing wrong and should not face prison sentences for writing open-source code deployed as a smart contract on the Ethereum blockchain, once deployed the developers had no control over how their neutral software was used.

On February 9th @Skot9000 went on The Home Mining Podcast to talk about the story of the Bitaxe from concept to reality.

On February 11th @Skot9000 and @econoalchemist went on The Mining Pod to discuss The 256 Foundation’s telehash event.

On February 14th @Skot9000 and @econoalchemist went on The Bitcoin Way podcast to discuss The 256 Foundation’s mission to dismantle the proprietary mining empire and reveal the Ember One.

On February 21st Apple removed advanced data protection tool for United Kingdom customers following the UK government’s request for an unrestricted backdoor to Apple user’s iCloud information globally. Every government trends towards tyranny and this is an alarming move by the UK government which makes the trajectory crystal clear, the globalists want you to have no privacy nor financial freedom.

On February 21st @SpaceDenver kicked off the Heatpunk Mining Summit, a two day event in Denver, CO focused on Bitcoin mining heat reuse applications. There was a range of participants from Do-it-Yourselfers to plumbers. @Schnitzel wrote up a great recap of the event.

Mining Industry Developments:

The development will not stop until Bitcoin mining is free and open. Innovators didn’t let off the gas in February, here are seven note-worthy events:

0) Some thought this day would never come, others saw it coming from a mile away but on February 1st the mempool cleared.

[IMG-000] Mempool Clearing

This is significant for a number of reasons: on-chain transactions were able to be included in the next block for 1 sat/vB which means on-chain enjoyooors could get both speed and economy when sending bitcoin. But this means the percentage of mining rewards from transaction fees were low. A lack of on-chain transactions can indicate that the network is getting little use and it can be further extrapolated that a network with little use will inevitably have little value leading to less interest, less development, less adoption, less miners, less security, etc. The best way to mitigate such concerns is to take self-custody of your bitcoin. Trusted third parties like centralized exchanges and derivative products like paper IOUs can move balances between accounts off-chain without transferring ownership of the underlying bitcoin itself. The next best step is to actually use your bitcoin to buy things.

1) On February 2nd the Nerd OCTAXE makes a splash, racking up 10.8 Th/s with 8 BM1370 ASICs on a 160W+ PSU.

[IMG-001] Nerd OCTAXE Reveal

The Nerd OCTAXE is fully open-source using the CERN-OHL-S license. The display is a NerdAxe/NerdMiner unit and the whole system is standalone meaning that no Raspberry Pi or other computer is needed. The GitHub repo has detailed build instructions and all the details about the project can be found there.

2) On February 4th @OrangeSurfBTC publishes the Mempool.space Block Size Report examining the evolution of Bitcoin block sizes from block height 0 through block height 881866.

[IMG-002] Block Size to Weight Graph from OrangeSurf

This report offers a deep technical dive into how BitcoinCore default settings, miner-selected configuration values, transaction backlog, SegWit, and inscriptions all affected block sizes and space utilization.

The graph above for example, displays horizontal bands at varying data sizes that correspond to default BitcoinCore settings; indicating that many miners were running the default BitcoinCore settings.

There are great explanations and technical analysis in this report. Be sure to check it out for an in depth understanding of Bitcoin block size trends.

3) On February 5th Mempool.space implements Stratum Jobs visualizer:

[IMG-003] Mempool.space Stratum Jobs

This is a visualization tool similar to Boerst’s Stratum.work that shows which pools are using the same block templates which offers insight into miner centralization. The more of these visualization tools people have, the more informed everyone will be. Miner centralization can have several negative effects on the Bitcoin network including censorship attempts.

In the image above for example, it can be observed that Binance Pool, SEC Pool, Ultimus Pool, Luxor, Braiins, and Poolin are all using Antpool’s block template down to the 12th Merkle branch.

The ability for miners to generate their own block templates is an important step forward in the fight for keeping Bitcoin mining decentralized. Currently, some available options to achieve this are by self-hosting Public Pool or CK Pool, which the FutureBit Apollo’s do out of the box and is the setup used to solo mine block 881423 during The 256 Foundation’s Telehash; or self-hosting OCEAN’s DATUM.

4) On February 11th @RohEisenHammer revealed a Bitaxe Gamma that produces increased hashrate with the open-source BreaktheFiat Cooling System 60mm v1.

[IMG-004] BreaktheFiat Cooling System

This innovative cooling system cools both sides of the Bitaxe allowing the user to over-clock the device more.

5) On February 27th Braiins announced they have their own Bitcoin mining ASIC test chip. The test chip has been in development for 2.5 years and although the specific efficiency is not yet disclosed, this demonstrates that there is an increasing interest from more participants to make their own Bitcoin mining ASICs, departing from a dependency on Bitmain.

6) On February 28th Braiins committed to open-sourcing their Control Board, supporting software, and some extras. This is a step forward in making Bitcoin mining free and open. The control board is designed to replace stock Antminer control boards.

The software being released with the control board includes an OpenWrt distribution, Linux support for mining peripherals, along with source code for the basic board firmware, U-boot, Linux kernel, and OpenWrt. The firmware does not have the mining component built in but all the tooling is there for users to develop their own mining firmware. Braiins OS is not included in the release.

Extras include a guide on building a fully functional mining setup with all the provided tools. Users can even take the Braiins firmware binaries and the provided tools to compile their own image to flash onto the control board. A Nix shell for the build environment is also included.

The software will be released under the GPLv3 open-source license and which open-source license the hardware portion will be released under is still under consideration. But everything will be openly available by the end of March so keep an eye out for further announcements.

Grant Project Updates

In February The 256 Foundation reviewed all the grant applications, thank you to everyone who showed interest in working on the 5 projects up for grabs. Interviews were scheduled for qualified candidates and one lead developer was chosen for each project. Currently negotiations are taking place to work out timelines, deliverables, and budgets for each project. The projects will be officially kicked off on April 5th, 2025 and the lead developers for each project will be announced at that time.

The five projects are: Ember One v01, a ~100 Watt standardized hashboard designed with the Intel BZM2 ASIC. The Ember One v00 with the Bitmain ASIC is nearing completion and the fully validated design will be released by the end of April, 2025. The GitHub repo is now open to the public and anyone can start taking a look now.

Mujina Mining Firmware, a Linux based mining firmware application with support for multiple drivers so it can be used with Ember One v00 with the Bitmain ASIC or Ember One v01 with the Intel ASIC and will implement Stratum v2 client support.

Libre Board, the control board for the Ember One built to support high power compute modules, MIPI touchscreen display port, NVME expansion to run a full node, Raspberry Pi 40-pin header, and much more.

Hydra Pool, the stratum server application that will run on the Ember One mining system, features support for Stratum v2, solo mining mode or alternative payout model selection, and a user friendly dashboard to view pool stats.

Block Watcher, a Bitcoin mining insights application built to run on the Ember One mining system using the self-hosted node for blockchain data. Provides comprehensive visualization tools to help inform the user.

Actionable Advice:

Summer is coming! Time to take into consideration different cooling techniques for your Bitcoin miners. Do you stick with the default air cooled approach or is it worth it to spend the extra capital on a liquid cooled operation? Who better to hear from than two industry titans, Mike Hamilton former Chief Technical Officer & Chief Research Officer at Griid prior to the CleanSpark acquisition and Kevin Zhang Executive at Foundry Services. The following is a transcript of our panel discussion during NEMS25 hosted by yours truly.

Eco: Welcome you guys. So the title of this panel is “ASICs Wet or Dry” and both of you have a ton of mining experience. So why don't we do some brief intros, tell us who you are, what you've been up to and then we'll get into it.

Mike: Sure. Mike Hamilton, I was the CTO and Chief Research Officer for Grid, acquired by CleanSpark. I've since left and I'm finding out what's next, probably some 256 foundation stuff.

Rod: Let's go! (audience applause)

Mike: Because once you mind a block, everybody wants on board. So yeah, I was a chip designer, did some network security for a long time and then full-time mining since 2019.

Kevin: Good stuff guys. I'm Kevin Zhang, I'm not Matt, so if you came for the Giga talk, I'm sorry. With the new administration in office, it's okay to be a cis white male again, so I was going to give it a shot. (audience laughter)

Jokes aside, I've been a Bitcoin mining in the US for some time now and lately I've been at Foundry last four and a half years. I think everyone knows who we are, especially recently mine 7 blocks in a row. Surprised, no one commented, we actually mined eight at one time in a row. So I guess everyone's asleep, but we'll leave that for another discussion.

Eco: Wait, wait, wait, hold on. When was the eight blocks? Was that like years ago?

Kevin: No, it was like three months ago.

Eco: No kidding?

Kevin: Yeah.

Eco: Wow. Kevin: But no one also comments that the fact that we are actually unlucky for that same 24-hour period. So we actually lost money on that day. But I digress.

My background's always been in Bitcoin mining and especially I remember back in the day when immersion mining is first coming out, everyone's very skeptical. Now people are on board with immersion mining and now they're skeptical of hydro mining.

So it's interesting to see how these technologies come about and the adoption curve and how long it actually takes.

But I'm excited to be talking about this topic. It's going to be a lot of fun guys.

Eco: Yeah. So you mentioned something interesting there. So you mentioned both hydro and immersion. So this isn't just ASICs wet versus dry as if as though there's one version of wet.

There's actually multiple different types. So we've got immersion. Do you do anything with two phase immersion?

Because I've seen some of that recently where you're like dipping the ASIC in the solvent and it's boiling off.

If you've got any experience there or with hydro, let's get right into it. Which kind of wet are we talking about here?

Kevin: All right. So maybe we can take a step back and introduce all the different variants of types of mining, right? So the one I think everyone's most familiar with is air-cooled mining. And that's simply you're taking cold air and pushing it through the miner and exhausting hot air on the other side.

When it comes to liquid cooling, now there's many different types. In the beginning, I think one of the more popular ones was immersion, which is what you're actually is you're taking a miner, sometimes converting an air core miner. Sometimes it's an immersion specifically designed equipment.

You're dipping it and submerging it into dielectric fluid and using the fluid to kind of transmit the heat off the chips. And that's kind of you're actually taking the fluids and you're touching that to the chips itself. Then there is Novak 3M, which is the most popular use case for two-phase immersion. Two-phase is a fancy way of saying the state of the liquid or using the cool something is changing. So what you're doing is you're taking a fluid, you're using that that spurs the heat. And the heat dispersion happens when you're changing it from a fluid of solid state into a gas.

So it's super cool technology. The downside of it is to date it's still been very, very expensive. And the last form of cooling is hydro. It's another form of liquid cooling. And that's where you're actually running standard water or treated water through tubes that go across the boards on the miners to dissipate the heat.

Eco: Which one of those methods or is it all three? Do you got a mix in your operations that you use?

Kevin: So we've tested all of them. The only one we don't do at scale is the two-phase, which is the Novak 3M solution.

Eco; And why is that?

Kevin: It's been cost prohibitive to date. And the same has been true to immersion in hydro when it first came out. So probably it'll take some time for it to come to be more economical and more cost-efficient.

Eco: So let's break this down a little bit further. So if I wanted to cool my miners with immersion, can I just take the miner and drop it in a bath of dielectric oil?

Mike: I mean, kind of, like most answers about anything, it depends. But really you have to take off the fans, if you're taking an air-cooled machine. And then there's sometimes there's some weirdness with the power supplies. And some of you may actually take the power supply fans off.

Or in the case of one of my sites, we put popsicle sticks in there to keep the fans from spinning. So they wouldn't recycle the fluid. But there is usually some amount of work to prepare them for actual full immersion.

Eco: So it sounds like there's some labor involved and some modifications needed. Are the efficiency gains from this different type of cooling method, do they offset the extra labor that goes into setting it up?

Kevin: So yes and no. I think before we kind of get into overgeneralization of like, will this improve your economics or not? I think you have to look at the specific site that you're working with.

If you can run air-cooled air, if it's dry, if it's cool, you may not need to over-complicate things but going into liquid cooling or getting too fancy and cute with your infrastructure.

Now, if you're in a very hot climate and heat is everywhere, there's no cold air to draw into your site, maybe that's when you start looking at these things. No different than if it's way too humid or way too wet outside. You can't use the outside air or damaged machines. That's when you look at liquid type cooling.

And then to answer your question, it depends on what you paid for your miner, obviously, right? And the modifications needed.

Nowadays, immersion and hydro are popular enough that the manufacturers like Bitmain, MicroBT, they're making units out of the box that are designed for those use cases. Back in the day, you have to modify air-cooled miner, you have to remove the fans, you have to Jerry-rig it, like Michael's talking about it. And you also have to exploit the miner and change the firmware.

So you're voiding the warranty both physically and on the software layer as well.

So I think now with a lot of the new manufacturer support, it's been a lot more capital-efficient and a lot more streamlined.

And I think there was a gentleman here yesterday asking about what's my miner firmware. And I think that's been like a long time meme when it comes to brains and others. There isn't much optimization for air cooling, firmware for MicroBT, but where the optimization comes in is on the immersion side, where really your only limitation is your power supply. You can crank up the overclocking, the frequency and the voltage, so much more on the chips, as long as the power supply can support it and you have good flow of your liquids to dissipate the heat.

Eco: So you bring up an interesting point. It's like kind of site-specific will determine what sort of cooling method you want to apply, right? And just out of curiosity, and if you guys can speak about it, like how many sites have you all operated and what kind of geographic locations were they in and out of those, which cooling methods were you employing and why?

Mike: Yeah, and I think I've set up several sites in various locations. So it's sort of North Texas area, actually doing a gas well site. We chose immersion partially because it's right next to a multi-million dollar house home neighborhood and there's this oil well sitting behind it. And so we opted for immersion. It's a little bit hotter. It's a little bit dusty there at the well.

Incidentally, we also generate onsite, which is not quieter than the actual miners themselves, but that was a lot to do with the dust and the temperature.

And then other sites, it would be lots of Tennessee TVA sites where it's relatively cool. Now it does get hot. It can get pretty hot during the summers. So we did lots of air-cooled.

We did a little bit of immersion, a single phase full immersion, mostly from a proof of concept. Really, when you're trying to build quickly and inexpensively air-cooled, given the right environment is generally cheaper with some other trade-offs. So I've done a little bit of both.

Eco: Is it easier to keep the dust out of the mining equipment using immersion?

Mike: Yes. I mean, that is one of the benefits, at least in the single phase immersion, like the tank outside. The machine is basically protected. There's no moisture. There's no air.

So from that perspective, it can be good for the actual machine that is not getting on to that exposure. But at the same time, the fluid can create other problems with plastics and hardening. There's other issues.

Eco: How about you, Kevin? What kind of sites have you set up and what kind of methods did you employ?

Kevin: Sure. So I think my mining career, which started about 10 years ago, it predated a lot of the economics coming down of the liquid cooling. So for me, it was a lot of air-cooled sites. And if you look at it historically, somewhere to my sites, I was always building them more the climate was cooler and drier.

But with the new innovation and the cost coming down on liquid cooling, it's allowed for new regions to break into mining, in particular leveraging hydro or immersion.

In the past, I was always monitoring in Montana or northern China, where there's a lot of coal power, where it's cool climates.

Nowadays, you have mining in the Middle East. They're huge fans of hydro mining over there. So we were out in Oman recently. We partnered with some of those sites that were mining our pool over in Dubai.

And also now you have South America, where sometimes it's way too humid. They're able to mine. Or if they're too close to the equator, it could be too hot and too humid. They can mine because now they're using immersion down there as well.

So just seeing kind of the shifts geographically, all these new locations have been unlocked. Now that the outside climate's no longer a concern, that's been pretty exciting to see.

Mike: Yeah, and I think the noise issue is also a thing too. There was lots of sites that we looked at in many different situations where there's homes close, there's businesses close.

In one case, there was a school literally a few hundred feet away. And just while dry coolers and the other infrastructure aren't necessarily quiet, it's a different frequency of the high pitched fans of air cooled mining can be distracting.

Eco: Yeah, you bring up an interesting point. So if you're running an immersion system, you don't have these fans that are just passing millions of cubic feet of air a day through the ASICs, right? And those fans are what create all the noise and are screaming. And that's what people hear. So were you making those decisions preemptively? Like maybe based on some of the backlash we've seen from that site that Mara runs, that they got a bunch of noise complaints. Were those preemptive decisions or were you doing that because somebody complained to you?

Mike: I mean, we did. There was some public news around a site that we had that had gotten some noise complaints and it turned into a bigger thing. And so we're definitely more careful because if you have an air cooled site, trying to quiet an air cooled site, post build is very difficult. You know, hay bales or sound walls. And then it starts to get unsightly. So designing for the sound is very important from the beginning.

Eco: Right, because you've kind of built this whole setup around these miners, right? And now you're getting noise complaints.

Mike: And you design the site for airflow. Well, now you have a 20 foot wall to help with the sound. But now you've restricted airflow into your containers and it creates all sorts of other problems. And the reality was with these big, you know, the dry cooler manufacturers, you know, we got, we did some proof of concepts with one of the manufacturers. We're using 12 foot fan on the dry cooler. So it's still moving effectively the same amount of air as all the small fans. But it's a much lower rotation, you know, lower frequency noise. And so it's much less or much more pleasant than the cyber hornets.

Eco: Yeah. What other environmental considerations are there? Like if you've got tanks full of immersion fluid, is there special considerations, secondary containment systems, dams, barriers to contain spills? Like, are there any considerations along those lines that go into place?

Kevin: So historically there have been, but I think with the new improvements, there's like two types of designs. There's a kind of open loop system where kind of bring water in, bring liquids in that aren't in your closed solution. And they're just closed loop, which is yours recycling the same kind of fluids over and over again.

So more and more nowadays you have closed loop systems or you have like reserves of water that you're bringing in. You're not drawing from a lake, you're not drawing from a new water source. That has led to a lot more, a lot less backlash where it's like there's really no environmental concerns with that. And when we talk about kind of these environmental concerns, I always get some PTSD because I was at Greenwich generation, which was the very first power plant to ever mind Bitcoin in the States. And federally regulated behind the meter, I think it was such a special project for me to be on.

But then the push back from the environmentalists, we're just, there's no logic and rhyme or reason. It's like our fans, I could totally see the argument if we're disturbing the nearby neighbors, but they're coming in and protesting and saying we're scaring the way the killer whales in the Atlantic Ocean. And we're off of a lake in upstate New York, right?

So I think now you're kind of taking away that side of the argument, whether it's logical or not. And I think that just makes it a much more buttoned up case when no one has any, it's more proof when it comes to operating without any of these environmental concerns.

Eco: That brings to mind the saying that it takes exponential more effort to refute bullshit than it does to just say the bullshit, right?

Kevin: Absolutely.

Eco: Did you have to bring counter evidence to the table and say that and demonstrate no, we're not disturbing the whales?

Kevin: Yeah. It's like you have all these measurements, you have decibel counters, this and that, like you're kind of property lines. It doesn't matter. It doesn't just come up with a new excuse, right? A new complaint. Yeah.

Mike: I mean, we had some city council meetings and you get people, you know, of various generations, but of particular generations that are very set in their beliefs, they hear one thing. At one site we were looking at and there was a guy that had sort of like a rescue animal zoo. And he was saying that like his, his animals were going to stop reproducing and then they were all going to like drop over dead from the sound of these fans.

Kevin: Yeah. And we've, I've heard it all like we caused the autism in their kids because the fans are too, they're now not, I shouldn't joke about it, but that, those were some of the complaints we got.

Eco: You monsters. (audience laughter) Making the kids autistic and killing the animals. Jeez.

Mike: But you asked about like the containment or like fluids and environmental concerns. I mean, you do theoretically want to have the containment mechanisms for your tanks leak.

You know, I've heard of some sites where, you know, tanks, springs a leak and, you know, $100,000 worth of dielectric fluid is down the drain.

And so there are some of those concerns, but it's really not much different than, you know, you have to do the same thing with transformers. Transformers are filled with, you know, either mineral oil or if you go with the, with the fancy fluids to get a little bit of performance, you still have the same containment modes.

And so it's really not anything different in the normal construction, in the normal construction world.

Eco: What, what's next? Are there other cooling methods down the pike that you guys have been seeing and experimenting with or do you think the tools that we have at our disposal now are kind of what we're going to have going forward?

Kevin: So one thing I think has been emerging recently, especially with hydro mining, that's really exciting, is it's not just like cooling your miners, you're actually incentivized to capture even higher heat. So when you can actually generate a lot of heat and capture it, that's when you get your rehab, heat recapture programs. And that's I think one thing that differentiates hydro over both air and immersion is it's a lot easier to transfer water and capture that efficiently without much loss of the heat for whatever other use case you have for that heat itself.

And I think that this is something that's been talked about a lot. Sometimes I think the theories and the hypotheses come out way earlier, the technology takes a few years to catch up.

Like back in the day, it was always, oh, it's so logical and obvious, the people that should be mining Bitcoin are behind the meter. They're power generators themselves.

Well I think everyone underestimated and overlooked the fact that you have a bunch of older people wearing suits, very traditional thinking, very conservative, half the time convincing them that Bitcoin isn't for money laundering or for scams or whatever, criminal activity, whatever.

So that took a long time for that adoption to happen. Same thing with the heat recapture narrative. It's no longer just a narrative anymore. With hydro mining, it's very easy to kind of capture that heat. You see it for like greenhouses, you see it for fish nurseries.

So there's all these fascinating use cases.

There's one other anecdotal story I'll tell. I think it's really cool. So I think everyone knows that there were really serious bans in China against Bitcoin mining two, three summers ago. And despite that, there are actually a few sites that still mine Bitcoin. The ones that mined Bitcoin that integrated the heat recapture was hydro mining that was providing heat for nursery homes. So even the Chinese government can't justify shutting down the heat that was being generated for the old people in the nursery homes.

So I think when you integrate in such a way that it goes hand in hand to daily life and when it's actually beneficial beyond just kind of optimization of financials, I think that's when it's a really powerful technology.

Eco: How are they getting the heat to the nursing homes? Are they really close in proximity to the mine?

Kevin: They were running the mining farms. I'm going to call mines. These are data centers and these are rack design hydro units. I think these are MicroBT M53s or maybe one generation before that. But they were just standard rack just like they're indistinguishable from servers and they just run in a loop hydro.

Eco: Wow. Have you found any heat reuse opportunities in the course of your operations?

Mike: Yes. So we had talked about some people trying to do, don't boo me here, but it's a possible monetary option with carbon capture is something that we've looked at.

There was a few other things.

Like honestly, now that I'm moving on, one of the things I've thought about doing is actually doing a brewery in Austin with water that's preheated from Bitcoin mining. So instead of having to heat up cold water to boil it to brew your beer, have preheated water that you're using off the miners.

But one of the problems that I think maybe doesn't get talked about from this heat reuse perspective is there's very minimal use cases.

So like the greenhouse is a perfect example of heating and water heating. But really where the power of waste heat is is very high temperature and that becomes a major problem because you can't run, these chips have to run in certain parameters.

So you're getting water that's like 140, 150, 160 degrees, but really you need that 200, 210 to get the temperature delta that allow you to either regenerate electricity, which is actually a project that I was working on, is actually taking the heat from the immersion tank and regenerating electricity to power the other things. So for off peak, when we're on peak, we could still keep other things up, regeneration.

So there's lots of cool things. But again, the temperature of the water or of the heat or the quantity is just not quite enough to make it.

Eco: It's like just below that industrial level heat you need. Yeah.

Kevin: I think that's was exciting too because MicroBT, I think they're coming out with the model types all kind of blend in, but I think it's the M64S, which is like the higher heat version. So they intentionally generate even more heat off their models just for this use case.

Eco: Awesome. We've got just under five minutes left and I want to be able to take a couple questions. Okay, cool. With the last couple minutes then, let's just get some closing thoughts from you guys. I mean, I know you said you're searching for what's next. You're thinking maybe 256 foundation, but…

Mike: If you'll have me.

Eco: Yeah, we'd be happy to. But yeah, I mean, do you have any closing thoughts about what you're going to do next and or any advice for people who are getting into mining and thinking about what cooling methods they should use?

Mike: Yeah, I mean, I've had a few conversations the last couple days on this. You've got your mega-mines, you have the home plebs, and then I feel like there's still going to be a middle area. You've got Schnitzel doing water heaters. I think that's a thing where you can find this wasted energy to either to heat. People are using water heaters. They're going to pay to have hot water. And if you can make some Bitcoin and it costs the same. So there's, I think there's going to be some really interesting use cases that people haven't even thought of yet in using mining to be able to take advantage of all the economics, not just the Bitcoin, but also saving in other areas and being able to reuse things. So I'm really excited to see what, especially with all the cool stuff with 256 and being able to open up more ability to control machines and have alternative use cases besides 100 percent on all the time trying to go as efficient as possible. Like Kevin's talking about a higher heat model, all sorts of cool things that can be done. And I'm super excited to see in the coming months what people do and what comes out of that.

Eco: It's awesome. And how about you, Kevin? Do you have any closing thoughts you want to share? I know Foundry just went through some structural changes in their mining operations. I don't know if you want to share anything about that or what you got going on next or any advice you got for the audience.

Kevin: Yeah, sure. So for those that didn't catch the news, we recently announced Fortitude Mining. That is the separation of our self-mining arm that was kind of all under the Foundry branch, now its own Independence subsidiary under DCG.

So we actually have been self-mining at a pretty large scale privately for quite some time and now that's its own business and it's exciting to see that kind of survive on its own. It's going to be mining not just Bitcoin, but they're alt coins of different things as well. I'll keep that on the wraps here.

But building off what Mike was saying, some closing thoughts on hydro and immersion mining, I know I talked a lot about economics and kind of lowering the cost of this and that. Don't just chase just the lowest price tag as well. I think what's fascinating about these new liquid cool technologies are they're now very, very large vendors as well as large deployments of these sites that are up and running.

I was over in Corsicana visiting Riot site and to see the kind of different iterations that they've kind of deployed of immersion mining. You can see all the improvements have happened over time.

So I think one of the coolest things about our industry is how collaborative everyone is and no one's going to gate-keep like if they had a good experience or bad experience with a vendor or how they deployed certain technology. Everyone's going to be super helpful with their own experience and feedback on how they run something.

If it's a brand new vendor in the space, probably not the best idea to cut like a 50, 100 megawatt contract with them before you sample them out or you get some testimonials.

So it's not to throw anyone in the bus. I'm not thinking of anyone in mind. It's more of make sure you kind of reach out, get testimonials, get others, people's experiences, leverage that because oftentimes when you are going through your very first hydro or immersion deployments, it's a little bit more technical and there's a lot more points of failure, a lot more leakages isn't that.

So you want to make sure that you kind of leverage as much experience and the collaborative network that's out there as you can.

Eco: Awesome. Let's get a round of applause for these guys and then we'll open it up for some questions. (audience applause)

State of the Network:

Hashrate on the 14-day MA according to mempool.space increased from ~787 Eh/s to ~798 Eh/s in February – peaking at 832 Eh/s, marking ~1.4% growth for the month.

[IMG-005] 2025 hashrate/difficulty chart from mempool.space

Difficulty is currently 112.14T as of Epoch 440 and set to increase roughly 1.7 – 2.3% on or around March 23, 2025. But that target will change between now and then. The previous re-target increased difficulty by 1.4%. All together for 2025 thus far, difficulty has gone up ~2.15%.

New-gen miners are selling for roughly $17.65 per Th using the Bitmain Antminer S21+ 235 Th/s model from Kaboom Racks as an example. According to the Hashrate Index, more efficient miners like the <19 J/Th models are fetching $17.49 per terahash, models between 19J/Th – 25J/Th are selling for $12.68 per terahash, and models >25J/Th are selling for $3.37 per terahash.

[IMG-006] Miner Prices from Luxor’s Hashrate Index

Hashvalue is currently ~57,000 sats/Ph per day, up slightly from Frebruary when hashvalue was closer to 56,000 sats/Ph per day according to Braiins Insights. Hashprice is $47.00/Ph per day, down from $54.00/Ph per day in February.

[IMG-007] Hashprice/Hashvalue from Braiins Insights

The next halving will occur at block height 1,050,000 which should be in roughly 1,109 days or in other words 161,757 blocks from time of publishing this newsletter.

Conclusion:

Thank you for reading the third 256 Foundation newsletter. Keep an eye out for more newsletters on a monthly basis in your email inbox by subscribing at 256foundation.org. Or you can download .pdf versions of the newsletters from there as well. You can also find these newsletters published in article form on Nostr.

If you were looking for answers about cooling your Bitcoin miners this summer then hopefully you found them here.

If you want to continue seeing developers build free and open solutions be sure to support the Samourai Wallet developers by making a tax-deductible contribution to their legal defense fund here. The first step in ensuring a future of free and open Bitcoin development starts with freeing these developers.

The proprietary mining empire isn't going to dismantle itself; stay vigilant, frens.

-econoalchemist

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originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/919107

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O ato de estudar pode ser desafiador, pois precisamos vencer obstáculos como distrações, falta de concentração e baixa energia. Essas dificuldades são comuns na vida dos estudantes e costumam ser os principais fatores que prejudicam o aprendizado.

Mesmo dedicando longas horas aos estudos, esses desafios podem comprometer a produtividade, tornando o esforço pouco eficaz. É nesse contexto que a Aromaterapia surge como uma solução natural e eficaz.

Os óleos essenciais têm um grande potencial para atuar na concentração, no estímulo da memória e no aumento da clareza mental. Ou seja, quando utilizados de forma estratégica, podem potencializar significativamente o desempenho nos estudos.

Quais são os benefícios dos óleos essenciais para os estudos?

No universo dos aromas, cada óleo essencial possui propriedades únicas. De forma geral, podemos destacar os seguintes benefícios:

• Estimulação cognitiva

• Aumento da memória

• Redução do estresse e da ansiedade

• Aumento da energia e disposição

• Estímulo à criatividade

• Melhora da concentração

1. Estimulação Cognitiva

Os óleos essenciais de alecrim e hortelã-pimenta estão entre os principais aliados da estimulação cognitiva. Eles atuam diretamente no sistema límbico, a região do cérebro responsável pela memória, emoções e aprendizado.

2. Aumento da Memória

O aumento da memória está diretamente relacionado à circulação sanguínea cerebral, que favorece a retenção de informações. O óleo essencial de hortelã-pimenta é especialmente eficaz nesse processo, pois atua como vasodilatador, aumentando o fluxo sanguíneo para o cérebro e melhorando a capacidade de memorização.

3. Redução do Estresse e da Ansiedade

Para reduzir o estresse e a ansiedade antes e durante os estudos, os óleos de lavanda, camomila e ylang-ylang são altamente recomendados, pois reduzem os níveis de cortisol (hormônio do estresse). No entanto, é importante usá-los com cautela, pois possuem propriedades sedativas e podem induzir ao sono caso sejam usados em excesso durante os estudos.

4. Aumento da Energia e Disposição

A energia e a disposição para os estudos estão relacionadas à produção de dopamina e serotonina, neurotransmissores que promovem o bem-estar e a motivação. Os óleos cítricos, como limão, laranja doce e grapefruit, estimulam essas substâncias, ajudando a reduzir a fadiga mental e proporcionando mais vigor para o aprendizado.

5. Estímulo à Criatividade

A criatividade está associada à imaginação, abstração e inovação. Para estimular esse processo, é indicado o uso de óleos essenciais que atuam no sistema límbico de maneira introspectiva, como o óleo essencial de sândalo, que favorece a conexão com novas ideias e insights criativos.

6. Melhora da Concentração

A concentração depende da oxigenação cerebral e da ativação do sistema nervoso simpático, que aumenta a atenção e o estado de alerta. O óleo essencial de eucalipto é um dos mais eficazes nesse aspecto, pois melhora a respiração e promove maior clareza mental.

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Como usar a Aromaterapia na hora do exame?

• Na véspera da prova -

Antes de dormir, utilize 1 a 2 gotas de óleo essencial de lavanda ou camomila no travesseiro. Isso ajudará a ter um sono reparador e reduzir a ansiedade para o dia seguinte.

• No dia do exame -

Ao acordar:

Inale 1 a 2 gotas de óleo de hortelã-pimenta ou limão para ativar o cérebro e aumentar o estado de alerta.

Durante o banho:

Misture 3 gotas de óleo de alecrim ou laranja doce ao seu sabonete líquido para estimular a concentração.

Antes da prova:

Aplique um creme corporal energizante, feito com a seguinte diluição:

5 gotas de óleo essencial de alecrim

3 gotas de hortelã-pimenta

2 gotas de limão

Misture em 10 g de creme neutro e aplique nos pulsos e têmporas.

Durante a prova:

Se sentir distração ou fadiga mental, aplique 1 gota de óleo essencial de alecrim e 1 gota de hortelã-pimenta na região dos ombros da sua camiseta. Assim, você poderá inalar discretamente e recuperar o foco.

Essas foram as minhas dicas sobre como a Aromaterapia pode potencializar o seu desempenho nos estudos. Experimente e sinta a diferença!

Boa prova!

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When SpongeBob SquarePants first graced television screens in 1999, it quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Its quirky humor, unique animation style, and absurd yet endearing characters captured audiences of all ages. However, beyond its whimsical surface, SpongeBob SquarePants holds surprising ties to real-world marine biology, human behaviors, and even corporate America. Let's take a deep dive into the striking similarities between the show’s universe and real life.

1. Bikini Bottom and the Nuclear Connection

One of the most intriguing theories about SpongeBob SquarePants is its potential connection to real-world geography. Bikini Bottom, the fictional underwater city where SpongeBob and his friends reside, is widely believed to be named after Bikini Atoll, a site in the Pacific Ocean where the U.S. conducted nuclear tests in the 1940s and 1950s. Some fans speculate that the bizarre personalities of the show's characters are a result of radioactive mutations—a wild yet eerily plausible idea given the history of the atoll.

1. SpongeBob: More Than Just a Sponge

SpongeBob is, of course, a sea sponge, but his rectangular, kitchen-sponge shape is a deviation from most natural sea sponges, which are irregularly shaped. However, real-life sea sponges are fascinating creatures that can regenerate after being broken apart—just like how SpongeBob bounces back from every misadventure with relentless optimism.

Additionally, SpongeBob’s enthusiasm and boundless energy mimic the real-life behaviors of certain marine organisms that continuously filter water, making them vital to their ecosystems. His ceaseless work ethic at the Krusty Krab also mirrors the tireless efforts of smaller marine life that keep oceanic ecosystems functioning.

1. Squidward: An Octopus in Disguise

Despite his name, Squidward Tentacles is actually an octopus. Series creator Stephen Hillenburg, a marine biologist before becoming an animator, intentionally designed Squidward with six tentacles instead of the usual eight to make animation easier. His grumpy and refined personality also reflects the intelligence of real-world octopuses, who are known for their problem-solving skills and, at times, their moody behavior.

1. The Krusty Krab and Corporate Culture

The Krusty Krab, the fast-food restaurant where SpongeBob works, is a satirical take on real-life corporate culture, particularly in the fast-food industry. Mr. Krabs, the money-hungry owner, represents stereotypical profit-driven business owners who prioritize revenue over employee well-being. Meanwhile, SpongeBob’s unwavering loyalty to his job highlights the enthusiasm of idealistic workers, and Squidward embodies the disillusioned employees who begrudgingly clock in every day. This dynamic is strikingly similar to real-world labor environments, making the show relatable even beyond its nautical setting.

1. Plankton and the Struggles of Small Businesses

Sheldon J. Plankton, the tiny but ambitious owner of the failing Chum Bucket, serves as a metaphor for small business owners who struggle to compete with corporate giants. His constant yet futile attempts to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula echo the real-world battle between small independent businesses and industry monopolies. Despite his villainous traits, Plankton’s perseverance and innovative schemes make him an oddly sympathetic character, much like real-life entrepreneurs striving to find success against all odds.

1. Real-Life Marine Life Mirrored in Characters

Each character in SpongeBob SquarePants is based on real marine creatures with behaviors that closely resemble their animated counterparts:

Patrick Star: A pink starfish who is slow and lazy, much like real-life starfish that lack a brain and move sluggishly.

Sandy Cheeks: A land-dwelling squirrel who thrives in an underwater suit, symbolizing the scientific research done by deep-sea divers and marine biologists in the ocean.

Mr. Krabs: A crab with a tight grip on his money, reflecting the territorial and often aggressive nature of real-world crabs.

Larry the Lobster: A fitness-obsessed lobster, much like real lobsters that grow larger and stronger as they molt.

Conclusion: A Show Rooted in Reality

While SpongeBob SquarePants is undeniably a wacky and exaggerated series, its deep connection to real-world marine biology, workplace culture, and corporate dynamics gives it an extra layer of depth. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the show serves as an entertaining yet insightful reflection of life above and below the ocean’s surface. So next time you watch an episode, remember—you’re not just enjoying a cartoon; you’re diving into a cleverly crafted world filled with real-life parallels, which is probably a direct correlation to its wild success in all these years.

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“สุขเวทนา” ที่แท้ก็คือ “มายา”
เป็นเหมือนลูกคลื่นลูกหนึ่ง
ที่เกิดขึ้นเพราะน้ำถูกลมพัด
เดี๋ยวมันก็แตกกระจายไป

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หากต้องการจะมีชีวิตอย่างเกษมแล้ว
ก็ต้องอาศัยความรู้เรื่อง อนิจจัง ทุกขัง อนัตตา ให้สมบูรณ์
มันจะต่อต้านกันได้กับอารมณ์ คือ รูป เสียง กลิ่น รส สัมผัส ที่มากระทบ
ไม่ให้ไปหลงรัก หรือหลงเกลียด

เรื่องวุ่นวายมีอยู่ ๒ อย่างเท่านั้น

1. ไปหลงรัก อย่างหนึ่ง
2. ไปหลงเกลียด อย่างหนึ่ง

ซึ่งเป็นเหตุให้หัวเราะและต้องร้องไห้
ถ้าใครมองเห็นว่า หัวเราะก็กระหืดกระหอบ มันเหนื่อยเหมือนกัน
ร้องไห้ก็กระหืดกระหอบ เหมือนกัน
สู้อยู่เฉย ๆ ดีกว่า อย่าต้องหัวเราะ อย่าต้องร้องไห้
นี่แหละ! มันเป็นความเกษม

เราอย่าได้ตกไปเป็นทาสของอารมณ์
จนไปหัวเราะหรือร้องไห้ตามที่อารมณ์มายั่ว
เราเป็นอิสระแก่ตัว หยุดอยู่ หรือเกษมอยู่อย่างนี้ดีกว่า

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ใช้ อนิจจัง ทุกขัง อนัตตา เป็นเครื่องมือกำกับชีวิต

• รูป เสียง กลิ่น รส สัมผัส เป็น มายา เป็น illusion
• "ตัวกู-ของกู" ก็เป็น illusion
• เพราะ "ตัวกู-ของกู" มันเกิดมาจากอารมณ์
• "ตัวกู-ของกู" เป็นมายา อารมณ์ทั้งหลายก็เป็นมายา

เห็นได้ด้วยหลัก อนิจจัง ทุกขัง อนัตตา
...ความทุกข์ก็ไม่เกิด

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เราจะตัดลัดมองไปดูสิ่งที่เป็น “สุขเวทนา”

สุขเวทนา คือ ความสุขสนุกสนาน เอร็ดอร่อย
ที่เป็นสุขนั้นเรียกว่า “สุขเวทนา”

แต่สุขเวทนา เป็นมายา
เพราะมันเป็นเหมือนลูกคลื่นที่เกิดขึ้นเป็นคราว ๆ
ไม่ใช่ตัวจริงอะไร

ที่พูดดังนี้ก็เพราะว่า
ในบรรดาสิ่งทั้งปวงในโลกทั้งหมดทุกโลก
ไม่ว่าโลกไหน มันมีค่าอยู่ก็ตรงที่ให้เกิดสุขเวทนา

ลองคิดดูให้ดีว่า...
- ท่านศึกษาเล่าเรียนทำไม?
- ท่านประกอบอาชีพ หน้าที่การงานทำไม?
- ท่านสะสมทรัพย์สมบัติ เกียรติยศ ชื่อเสียง พวกพ้องบริวารทำไม?

มันก็เพื่อสุขเวทนาอย่างเดียว
เพราะฉะนั้น แปลว่า อะไร ๆ มันก็มารวมจุดอยู่ที่สุขเวทนาหมด

ฉะนั้น ถ้าเรามีความรู้ในเรื่องนี้
จัดการกับเรื่องนี้ให้ถูกต้องเพียงเรื่องเดียวเท่านั้น
ทุกเรื่องมันถูกหมด

เพราะฉะนั้น จึงต้องดูสุขเวทนาให้ถูกต้องตามที่เป็นจริงว่า
มันก็เป็น “มายา” ชนิดหนึ่ง

เราจะต้องจัดการให้สมกันกับที่มันเป็นมายา
ไม่ใช่ว่า จะต้องไปตั้งข้อรังเกียจ เกลียดชังมัน
อย่างนั้นมันยิ่ง บ้าบอที่สุด

ถ้าเข้าไปหลงรัก หลงเป็นทาสมัน
ก็เป็นเรื่อง บ้าบอที่สุด

แต่ว่าไปจัดการกับมันอย่างไรให้ถูกต้อง
นั้นแหละเป็นธรรมะ
เป็น ลูกศิษย์ของพระพุทธเจ้า
ที่จะเอาชนะความทุกข์ได้ และไม่ต้องเป็น โรคทางวิญญาณ

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สุขเวทนา ที่แท้ก็คือ มายา

มันก็ต้องทำโดยวิธีที่พิจารณาให้เห็นว่า
“สุขเวทนา” นี้ ที่แท้ก็คือ “มายา”

เป็นเหมือน ลูกคลื่นลูกหนึ่ง
ที่เกิดขึ้นเพราะ น้ำถูกลมพัด

หมายความว่า
เมื่อ รูป เสียง กลิ่น รส ฯ เข้ามา
แล้ว ความโง่ คือ อวิชชา โมหะ ออกรับ
กระทบกันแล้วเป็นคลื่น

กล่าวคือ สุขเวทนาเกิดขึ้นมา
แต่ เดี๋ยวมันก็แตกกระจายไป

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ถ้ามองเห็นอย่างนี้แล้ว
เราก็ไม่เป็นทาสของสุขเวทนา
เราสามารถ ควบคุม จะจัด จะทำกับมันได้
ในวิธีที่ ไม่เป็นทุกข์

• ตัวเองก็ไม่เป็นทุกข์
• ครอบครัวก็ไม่เป็นทุกข์
• เพื่อนบ้านก็ไม่เป็นทุกข์
• คนทั้งโลกก็ไม่พลอยเป็นทุกข์
  เพราะมีเราเป็นมูลเหตุ

ถ้าทุกคนเป็นอย่างนี้
โลกนี้ก็มีสันติภาพถาวร
เป็นความสุขที่แท้จริงและถาวร

นี่คือ อานิสงส์ของการหายโรคโดยวิธีต่าง ๆ กัน
ไม่เป็นโรค “ตัวกู” ไม่เป็นโรค “ของกู”

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พุทธทาสภิกขุ
ที่มา : คำบรรยายชุด “แก่นพุทธศาสน์”
ปีพุทธศักราช ๒๕๐๔
ครั้งที่ ๑
หัวข้อเรื่อง “ใจความทั้งหมดของพระพุทธศาสนา”
ณ ศิริราชพยาบาล มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล
เมื่อวันที่ ๑๗ ธันวาคม ๒๕๐๔

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Итак, детки-котлетки, сегодня мы поговорим, как ~~не~~правильно распространять агиацию. Возьмите свои любимые антифашистские стикеры и используйте этот текст как инструкцию к ним — иначе у меня голова лопнет от того, что я вижу на улицах.

Агитация

Для начала определитесь, чем вы занимаетесь: агитируете к чему-то или поддерживаете чего-то, потому что это предполагает совершенно разные подходы. Агитацией может быть призыв к анархизму, классовой борьбе, неуплате налогов, гендерному равенству и т.д. Поддержкой может быть поддержка анархической борьбы, антифашистский идей и т.д. Первое — "вербует"/приманивает новых людей к идее, второе поддерживает только тех, кто уже знаком с идеей и уже с ней согласен.

Как должна выглядеть агитация? Представьте, что некий неонацист решил за-агитировать вас в неонацизм (с учетом, что сейчас вы его не поддерживаете): в каком случае у него больше всего на это шансов? Если вы заметите на мусорном баке наклейку "бей жыдоф"? Или если вам, например, выдадут в руки грамотный агитационный текст? Поставьте себя на место читающего: агитация должна выглядеть именно так, как мог бы выглядеть материал, который хоть немного мог бы поменять ваши текущие взгляды. А именно...

1. Агитация доступна

Она не висит на задней стороне мусорки. Она не нарисована на заброшке. Обыватель не рассматривает мусорки и не ходит по заброшкам. Чтобы масса увидела вашу агитацию, она должна висеть в заметном месте.

Ещё лучше, если она висит там, где человек по внешним причинам на мгновение задерживается, и имеет время проглядеть вашу агитацию: ибо обыватель никогда не остановится у столба посреди длинной тропы, чтобы прочесть стикер.

И учтите: если место, которое вы выбрали, уже забито стикерами, вашему придётся делить привлеченное внимание с каждым остальным.

К доступности стоит также отнести то, что агитация более значительна, если она написана на самом популярном в вашей стране языке, развешивается в разных локациях (чтобы люди разного класса могли её увидеть), если вы развешиваете в туалетах — то туалетах разного гендера (и не забывайте про инвалидные кабинки!), так далее.

Лучшие места для стикеров: лифт, автобусная остановка, метро, поручен эскалатора, внешняя сторона дверцы туалета, чистое (не разрисованное или расклеенное) зеркало.

Лучшие места для крупных агитационных листов или графитти: указанные выше, а также — заметные места подъездов,

Лучшие места для "визиток"*: оставлять под задницей на выходе из автобуса, метро, маршрутки, на стульях, скамейках и т.д.

*"Визитка" — это са-а-амый простой метод агитации: выводите нужный текст или картинки мелкими блоками на листе А4, нарезаете бумагу на кусочки "визиток" с небольшим текстом, картинкой или ссылкой, и оставляете где попало.

2. Агитация запоминается

Если вы не неонацист, какие эмоции в вас побуждает "бей жыдоф"? Вы возжелали стать неонацистом? Или это только укрепило ваши антифашистские взгляды? Или это для вас вообще никак не прозвучало?

Также для ваших противников и обывателей звучат ваши "ешь богатых!", "классовая борьба сегодня!!", "доёш онархию!!!". Это — поддержка. Уже-анархисты будут рады увидеть, что в городе есть левые активисты кроме них самих. Но это никого не переубедит и не привлечет.

А агитация привлекает. Агитация задаёт острые вопросы, которые остаются в голове. Агитация манит предложениями нового. Агитация нестереотипно предлагает.

Примеры хорошей агитации:

"Если большинство проголосует за то, чтобы ты спрыгнул(а) с вмоста, ты бы сделал(а) это? / - Может быть — если это было честным голосованием!"

"Этот телефон прослушивается - согласно законодательству США, телефонные разговоры прослушиваются без ордера или уведомленияю"

"Вы под наблюдением — текст, объясняющий тезис, и ссылка, где можно прочесть об этом подробнее."

Примеры никудышной агитации (но хорошей поддержки):

3. Агитация даёт возможность изучить больше

Хорошее правило для любой агитации: иметь ссылку на сайт, где можно найти больше информации о том, к чему агитируется. Это не обязательное, но рекомендуемое правило, ибо мало толку от человека, согласившегося с идеей анархизма и захотевшего (редчайший случай!) самостоятельно изучить больше, но не имевшего к этому простой возможности и забывшего вследствие обо всей идее.

Поддержка

А вот поддержка — ориентированная на тех, кто уже знает и уже поддерживает то, что вы любите — может быть совершенно любой. Поддержать антифашистов своего города, позлить фашистов и остаться совершенно незамеченными для обывателя — самое место для диалектики "бей жыдоф!" и "доёш онтифошизм!!".

Напоминание о безопасности

Несколько базовых напоминаний о том, что нужно помнить во время агитации:

• ОСТЕРЕГАЙТЕСЬ КАМЕР! Особенно в России! Метро, маршрутки, автобусы, учебные заведения полны ими!
• Если вас заметили гестаповцы, лучшее, что вы можете сделать — это бежать, что есть мочи.
• Шифруйте материалы, которые храните для распечаток.
• Не распечатывайте стикеры/"визитки" в публичных местах (вроде библиотек).

Спасибо за прочтение!

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Prerequisite

1. Installing Ubuntu Server

Installation

Open a Terminal session and write the following command:

ruby sudo apt install docker.io You will be ask permission to install and continue

ruby y

Validation of the installation

To validate the installer, prompt the following command:

ruby docker --version

You should get:

ruby Docker version 26.1.3, build 26.1.3-0ubuntu1~24.04.1

To test if it is running, prompt the following command:

ruby sudo systemctl status docker

You should get a screen with the docker.service as "running". To get back to command line do CTRL+C

Test Installation

To make sure that everything runs smoothly, write the following command:

ruby sudo docker run hello-world You should get a Hello from Docker.

You are ready to enjoy pulling docker images!

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/917064

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Prerequisite

1. Installing Ubuntu Server
2. Installing Docker on Linux Server

Installation

Open a Terminal session and write the following command to make sure that Docker is running:

ruby sudo systemctl status docker

You should get a screen with the docker.service as "running". To get back to command line do CTRL+C

Then, create the volume that Portainer Server will use to store its database:

ruby sudo docker volume create portainer_data

You are now ready for the on-liner installation:

ruby sudo docker run -d -p 8000:8000 -p 9443:9443 --name portainer --restart=always -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -v portainer_data:/data portainer/portainer-ce:latest

To validate the installer, prompt the following command:

ruby sudo docker ps

You should see Portainer's container running.

To access Portainer Server, go to the following adress: https://localhost:9443

Et voila!

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Provide a basis for urban drainage system planning Weighing rain gauge can accurately measure rainfall, whether it is a small shower or a heavy rain, it can be accurately recorded. These data are crucial for the planning of urban drainage systems. Urban managers can reasonably design the diameter, slope and drainage capacity of drainage pipes based on long-term rainfall data to ensure that under different rainfall intensities, the urban drainage system can timely and effectively remove rainwater and avoid urban water logging. For example, in areas with heavy rainfall, the diameter of drainage pipes and the number of drainage pumping stations can be appropriately increased to improve drainage capacity.

Assisting in the planning of urban flood control facilities It can record the total amount of precipitation in real time and accurately, including snowfall in winter, and provide basic support for the planning of urban flood control facilities. By analyzing rainfall data, urban planners can determine parameters such as the height of flood levees, the capacity of reservoirs and the flood discharge capacity, and improve the city's flood control capabilities. In the flood warning system, the weighing rain gauge can provide instant feedback on precipitation conditions, help decision makers quickly assess disaster risks, make flood control preparations in advance, and reduce the damage of floods to the city.

Assisting the construction of sponge cities In the construction of sponge cities, weighing rain gauges play an important role. It can accurately measure rainfall and snowfall, and provide data support for evaluating the effectiveness of urban rainwater collection and utilization systems. Urban planners can rationally plan the layout and scale of sponge facilities such as rain gardens, sunken green spaces, and reservoirs based on rainfall data, improve the city's ability to absorb, store, infiltrate, and release rainwater, and achieve effective use of rainwater and ecological environmental protection.

Optimizing urban water resources management planning The high-precision precipitation data provided by the weighing rain gauge helps urban planners formulate scientific water resources management plans. By analyzing rainfall data, we can understand the water resources situation in the city, reasonably allocate water resources, and improve the utilization efficiency of water resources. According to the rainfall situation, the urban water supply plan can be adjusted, and the water storage and release of reservoirs can be reasonably arranged to ensure the balance of supply and demand of urban water resources.

Serving urban ecological environment planning The amount of precipitation and its form have an important impact on the urban ecological environment. The precipitation data provided by the weighing rain gauge helps urban planners assess the impact of droughts and floods on urban ecosystems and formulate corresponding ecological protection measures. In urban greening planning, suitable plant varieties can be selected based on rainfall data to improve plant survival rate and growth quality and improve the urban ecological environment.

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Influence on plant growth Influence on plant physiological activities Different vegetation types and site conditions determine the changing pattern of soil temperature, and soil heat flux affects soil temperature, which can affect plant transpiration, root respiration and absorption, and the dissolution rate of various inorganic salts in soil solution, thereby affecting the growth of trees. For example, suitable soil heat flux keeps the soil temperature in a suitable range, which is conducive to the absorption of water and nutrients by plant roots and promotes the growth and development of plants.

Influence on plant distribution Soil heat flux varies in different regions and different terrain conditions. This difference leads to different soil temperatures, which in turn affects the distribution of plants. Different plants have different adaptation ranges to temperature. Areas with higher soil heat flux may be more suitable for the growth of thermoplastic plants, while areas with lower heat flux are suitable for the distribution of cold-resistant plants.

Participate in the study of earth energy balance and climate change As a component of energy balance Soil heat flux is an important component of the earth's surface energy balance and has an important impact on the earth's energy balance and climate change. After the surface absorbs solar radiation energy, the heat is transferred to the deep soil through molecular conduction. At the same time, the soil also releases energy to the sky through far-infrared radiation. The size and change of soil heat flux affect the energy exchange between the earth's surface and the atmosphere.

Reflecting climate change trends Studying the long-term trend of soil heat flux can provide an important basis for climate change research. For example, with global warming, the distribution and change of soil heat flux may change. By monitoring soil heat flux, we can understand the impact of climate change on the thermal state of soil, and then predict the trend and consequences of climate change.

Influence on soil moisture distribution and evaporation process Water evaporation rate When the soil heat flux is large, the soil temperature rises, the water evaporation rate increases, and the soil moisture content decreases. Changes in soil heat flux will affect the dynamic balance of soil moisture, thereby affecting the soil humidity and the growth environment of vegetation. For example, in arid areas, higher soil heat flux may cause rapid evaporation of soil moisture and aggravate the degree of soil drought.

Moisture distribution pattern Differences in the spatial distribution of soil heat flux will lead to uneven distribution of soil moisture in different regions. In areas with high heat flux, water evaporates quickly and soil water content is relatively low; while in areas with low heat flux, water evaporates slowly and soil water content is relatively high. This water distribution pattern will affect the distribution and growth of vegetation and form different ecological landscapes.

Impact on soil biological activities Affecting microbial activity Soil heat flux affects soil temperature, and soil temperature is one of the important factors affecting soil microbial activity. Suitable soil temperature is conducive to the growth and reproduction of microorganisms, and promotes the decomposition of organic matter and nutrient circulation in the soil. Changes in soil heat flux will change the community structure and function of soil microorganisms, thereby affecting the material cycle and energy flow of the soil ecosystem.

Impact on soil animal survival Animals in the soil, such as earthworms and insects, are also affected by soil heat flux and temperature. Different soil animals have different adaptation ranges to temperature, and changes in soil heat flux may affect their survival, reproduction and activities, thereby affecting the structure and function of the soil ecosystem.

Guiding agricultural production and land management Improving land productivity Studying the effects of different covering and tillage measures on soil temperature and moisture can improve land productivity by regulating soil heat flux. For example, reasonable vegetation cover can regulate the radiation, evaporation and conduction processes on the soil surface, thereby affecting soil heat flux, maintaining soil moisture, improving soil fertility and promoting crop growth. Agricultural meteorological research: Soil heat flux is an important parameter in agricultural meteorological research, which allows people to study the functional relationship between energy stored in the soil and time. By monitoring soil heat flux, it can provide a scientific basis for agricultural production and reasonably arrange agricultural activities such as sowing, irrigation, fertilization, etc.

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In a world where our to-do lists seem to grow longer by the minute, figuring out what to tackle next can feel like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. Should you call a friend to catch up? Finish that work project? Or make sure you don’t forget a loved one’s birthday? The overwhelm is real, and traditional task management systems often leave us guessing. That’s where the 2-5 Rule comes in—a groundbreaking concept that powers TaskforUs, a smart, simple website designed to tell you exactly what to work on right now.

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What Is the 2-5 Rule?

At its core, the 2-5 Rule is a timing-based approach to task management built on a simple yet powerful idea: every task has a natural rhythm—a “time unit” that dictates how often it should be addressed—and an ideal window for action: between 2 and 5 of those units. The time unit varies depending on the task’s nature:

• Daily Tasks: (e.g., doing cardio or following up on a quick email)
  Time unit: days. Act within 2 to 5 days.

• Weekly Tasks: (e.g., scheduling dinner with a friend)
  Time unit: weeks. Act within 2 to 5 weeks.

• Monthly Tasks: (e.g., reviewing your budget)
  Time unit: months. Act within 2 to 5 months.

• Yearly Tasks: (e.g., reassessing your career goals)
  Time unit: years. Revisit every 2 to 5 years.

The 2-5 Rule ensures you’re neither jumping on tasks too early (wasting energy on something that isn’t urgent) nor leaving them too late (missing opportunities or causing stress). It’s about finding the sweet spot—the perfect moment to act.

For date-specific events like birthdays or anniversaries, TaskforUs introduces a Fix Mode that pins the task to a specific day. As the date approaches, the task climbs your list until it reaches the top on the day itself, ensuring you never miss a critical moment.

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The Origins of the 2-5 Rule

The 2-5 Rule was born out of a need to bring structure to the chaos of modern life. Traditional to-do lists are static—they don’t account for the natural ebb and flow of tasks. Urgent tasks get buried under less pressing ones, and long-term goals are often forgotten until it’s too late.

TaskforUs’s creators recognized that timing is as important as priority. They drew inspiration from: - Behavioral Science: Showing that humans thrive on rhythm and consistency. - Project Management Principles: Where tasks are often scheduled based on optimal intervals.

The choice of 2 to 5 units isn’t arbitrary. Research into productivity and habit formation suggests: - Acting too soon (e.g., after just 1 unit) can lead to over-managing. - Waiting too long (beyond 5 units) risks neglect.

The 2-to-5 window strikes a balance—providing enough flexibility while ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. This range also aligns with our natural sense of urgency: after 2 units, a task begins to feel pressing; by 5 units, it risks becoming problematic.

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How the 2-5 Rule Works in Practice

Step 1: Define Your Tasks and Time Units

When you add a task to TaskforUs, you assign it a time unit based on its nature: - Example:
- "Schedule dinner with Alex" is a social task (unit: weeks). - "Do cardio" is a health goal (unit: days). - "Reassess my career path" is a long-term goal (unit: years).

TaskforUs can suggest defaults based on common patterns, but you can customize the unit to fit your life.

Step 2: Track the 2-5 Window

TaskforUs monitors when you last acted on a task. If it’s been 2 time units, the task enters its “sweet spot” and starts climbing your list. By 5 units, it becomes urgent. - Example:
- If you last met Alex 3 weeks ago, "Schedule dinner with Alex" becomes a top priority. - If it’s been 2 days since your last cardio session, TaskforUs nudges you to hit the gym.

Step 3: Handle Fixed Dates with Fix Mode

For tasks tied to specific dates (e.g., birthdays or anniversaries), Fix Mode lets you set an exact date. The task gradually climbs your list as the date nears and becomes the top priority on that day, ensuring you never miss it.

Step 4: Prioritize with Top Task and Focus Mode

• Top Task: TaskforUs surfaces the single most urgent task within the 2-to-5 window.
• Focus Mode: If you prefer to see more, this mode shows your top 3 tasks (or a customizable number), ensuring you’re always focused on what matters most without being overwhelmed by a long list.

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The Science Behind the 2-5 Rule

The 2-5 Rule isn’t just a clever idea—it’s grounded in psychology and productivity research:

• Habit Formation:
  Studies (e.g., by Dr. BJ Fogg) show that consistency is key to building routines, yet overdoing it can lead to burnout. The 2-5 window strikes a healthy balance.

• Decision Fatigue:
  Research by Dr. Roy Baumeister highlights the mental toll of constant decision-making. By automating prioritization, the 2-5 Rule reduces this burden, freeing up mental energy.

• Zeigarnik Effect:
  The Fix Mode leverages the tendency to remember uncompleted tasks, keeping date-specific items front of mind until they’re completed, thereby reducing stress and improving follow-through.

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Why You Should Try the 2-5 Rule with TaskforUs

If you’re tired of chaotic to-do lists, missed deadlines, or the nagging feeling of forgetting something important, the 2-5 Rule offers a better way. It works with your natural rhythm, ensuring you focus on what truly matters. TaskforUs brings this concept to life with a user-friendly platform (currently in beta) that: - Eliminates Decision Fatigue: Tells you exactly what to do now. - Balances Urgency and Flexibility: Keeps you in the sweet spot between procrastination and over-management. - Adapts to Your Life’s Rhythm: Customizes time units for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks. - Ensures You Never Miss Critical Dates: With Fix Mode for date-specific events. - Reduces Stress and Boosts Momentum: By focusing on one Top Task (or a few in Focus Mode).

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Real-Life Applications of the 2-5 Rule

• Social Connections:
  Task: “Schedule dinner with Alex”
  Time Unit: Weeks
  Scenario: If you last met Alex 3 weeks ago, the task becomes your Top Task, prompting you to reconnect.

• Health Goals:
  Task: “Do cardio”
  Time Unit: Days
  Scenario: If it’s been 2 days since your last workout, TaskforUs nudges you to exercise before the 5-day mark.

• Special Dates:
  Task: “Wish Alex a happy birthday”
  Mode: Fix Mode
  Scenario: A month before the birthday, it’s low on your list, but as the date nears, it climbs to the top—ensuring you don’t miss it.

• Long-Term Planning:
  Task: “Reassess my career path”
  Time Unit: Years
  Scenario: If it’s been 2 years since your last review, TaskforUs prompts you to evaluate your goals and progress.

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How TaskforUs Brings the 2-5 Rule to Life

TaskforUs is more than just a concept—it’s a practical tool that makes the 2-5 Rule actionable:

• Top Task:
  The algorithm identifies the single most urgent task within your 2-to-5 window.

• Focus Mode:
  Displays your top 3 tasks (or a customizable number) to help manage multiple priorities.

• Fix Mode:
  Ensures date-specific tasks are prioritized as the due date approaches.

• Smart Defaults:
  Suggests time units based on common patterns, while allowing customization to suit your needs.

• Ongoing Refinements:
  The TaskforUs team continually improves the algorithm based on user feedback to enhance its accuracy.

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Take Control of Your Tasks Today

The 2-5 Rule is more than a productivity hack—it’s a mindset shift. It’s about working smarter, not harder, and timing your tasks to perfection. TaskforUs makes this possible with a simple, intuitive platform designed to help you master your to-do list.

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Overview Remote monitoring technology of pavement sensors is an important part of modern traffic management. It uses high-tech means to achieve real-time monitoring of pavement conditions, improve road safety, optimize traffic flow, and provide valuable data support for decision makers.

Technical background and application scenarios Traditional traffic monitoring methods rely on manual patrols or fixed-point observations, which are not only inefficient but also difficult to achieve full coverage. The remote monitoring technology of pavement sensors integrates multiple sensors to achieve all-round monitoring of pavement conditions, which can effectively cover both busy streets in cities and remote highways.

System composition and key technologies The pavement monitoring system is mainly composed of meteorological sensors, collectors, pole brackets, power supply systems and cloud platforms. Key technologies include comprehensive acquisition control technology, computer software technology, communication technology, etc. These technologies work together to ensure real-time data collection, processing and transmission.

Working principle and types of pavement condition sensors The pavement condition sensor is mainly based on spectral telemetry technology, and detects the pavement condition through infrared transmitters and receivers. The sensor can distinguish the reflection wavelengths caused by different substances such as water, ice, and snow on the road surface to achieve accurate measurement of the pavement condition. Road condition sensors are mainly divided into two types: telemetry and embedded. Telemetry sensors are based on optical principles, while embedded sensors integrate multiple measuring probes to directly contact the road surface for measurement.

Advantages and application effects of remote monitoring technology The remote monitoring technology of road sensors has significant advantages, including all-weather monitoring capabilities, real-time data transmission, and cross-departmental data sharing. These advantages enable traffic management departments to grasp road condition information anytime and anywhere, respond in a timely manner, and improve road safety and traffic efficiency.

Cloud platform functions and data management As an important part of the road monitoring system, the cloud platform provides a wealth of functions, including real-time data display, historical data display, data curve analysis, data export, etc. The stability, reliability and easy expansion of the cloud platform make data management more efficient and scientific.

Future development trends and challenges With the continuous development of the Internet of Things and big data technology, the remote monitoring technology of road sensors will develop in a smarter and more accurate direction. In the future, sensors will be able to achieve more refined monitoring, provide more early warning information, and help traffic management departments better cope with complex traffic environments.

In short, the remote monitoring technology of road surface sensors is an important means of modern traffic management. It improves road safety, optimizes traffic flow, and provides valuable data support for decision makers through high-tech means. With the continuous advancement of technology, road surface monitoring in the future will be more intelligent and accurate.

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1. Introduction

In decentralized systems like Nostr, preserving privacy and ensuring censorship resistance are paramount. However, the inherent design ethos opens the platform to multiple vulnerabilities, chief among them being the susceptibility to Sybil attacks. The problem space is not only technical but also socio-economic, where user privacy and ease-of-use must be balanced against mitigations that impose friction on identity creation actions.

This report details a multi-faceted research analysis into Sybil resistance mechanisms, drawing analogies from contemporary decentralized identity systems, cryptographic protocols, and economic disincentives. We incorporate detailed insights from diverse independent research streams, outlining both established and novel approaches, and present a series of design recommendations for Nostr. The analysis is targeted at highly experienced analysts and researchers, with comprehensive details on both the cryptographic primitives used and the overall system architectures.

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2. Background: The Threat of Sybil Attacks in Decentralized Systems

2.1. Sybil Attacks Defined

A Sybil attack involves a single adversary generating a multitude of pseudonymous identities to unduly influence network decisions, voting mechanisms, or content dissemination processes. In systems designed for censorship resistance, where anonymity is embraced, such attacks are especially daunting because traditional verification methods are not readily applicable.

2.2. The Unique Challenges in Nostr

Nostr is celebrated for its emphatic commitment to censorship resistance and privacy. This design choice, however, leads to several inherent challenges:

• Weak Identity Verification: Mechanisms like nip5, a simple email-like verification protocol, lack robustness and are vulnerable in environments where linking multiple pseudonymous identities is trivial.
• Economic Incentives: Systems using zaps (small value transactions or tips) intend to add cost to malicious actions but struggle with effective proof of expenditure. In some instances, attackers may even benefit from a net positive revenue.
• Association Networks: Existing follow systems provide decentralized webs of association; however, they do not imply a real trust framework, leaving only superficial links among identities.

The dual objectives of achieving ease-of-use while robustly mitigating Sybil attacks requires a careful, in-depth analysis of multiple design trade-offs.

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3. Detailed Analysis of Existing Mechanisms and Proposed Enhancements

In our research, several proposals and implementations have emerged to address the Sybil-resistance conundrum. We examine these solutions in detail below.

3.1. Cryptographic and Identity-Based Approaches

3.1.1. Aut-CT with Curve Trees

One of the notable approaches employs the Aut-CT mechanism which leverages Curve Trees. Key insights include:

• Mechanism: Constructing an algebraic analog of a Merkle tree with curve-based keys.
• Verification Efficiency: Achieves logarithmic verification times (typically 40–70 ms) even for large keysets (from 50K to over 2.5M keys).
• Proof Size: Consistently maintains a proof size of around 3–4 kB, making it effective for low-bandwidth scenarios.
• Key Image: The integrated DLEQ-based method produces a key image that binds a proof to a hidden key, preventing fraudulent re-use of tokens.

Implication: This method, while promising, requires integration sophistication. It can potentially be adapted for Nostr to ensure that each identity is backed by a verifiable, anonymous proof of ownership—raising the cost of forging or duplicating identities.

3.1.2. Economic Disincentives and Token Burning

In the realm of cryptocurrency mixers, enforcing an economic cost for generating identities has seen traction. The following methods are prominent:

• Token Burning/Deposit Mechanisms: Users deposit funds that serve as a bond. Forging multiple identities becomes economically prohibitive if these tokens are sacrificial.
• Time Locks and Coin-Age Restrictions: By enforcing waiting periods or requiring funds to ‘age’, systems ensure that rapid, mass identity creation is deterred.
• Fidelity Bonds: Users risk losing bonds if identified as malicious, creating a strong economic disincentive.

Observation: Nostr could potentially adopt analogous economic primitives that impose a non-trivial cost on identity creation, helping to scale the disincentive to the level required for a system where anonymity is paramount.

3.1.3. Decentralized Identity Systems

A comparative analysis of identity systems, both centralized and decentralized, underscores the following:

• Centralized Systems (LDAP, OAuth, etc.): While scalable, they inherently conflict with the decentralized and censorship-resistant philosophy of Nostr.
• Decentralized Systems (uPort, Hyperledger Indy, etc.): These systems leverage blockchain technologies and zero-knowledge proofs to ensure self-sovereign identity management. However, they often require complex deployments and higher operational overhead.

Trade-Off Assessment: Implementing a fully decentralized identity system in Nostr must balance ease-of-use with strong cryptographic assurances. A layered approach—using decentralized identifiers with optional verifications—may yield optimal usability without sacrificing security.

3.2. Protocol-Specific Countermeasures

3.2.1. Rechained Protocol

The Rechained protocol introduces a deposit-based identity generation mechanism in IoT and mobile ad hoc networks. Here are its salient points:

• Deposit Transaction: Each identity is tied to a deposit transaction on a public blockchain, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
• Parameterization: Parameters like minHeight, minDifficulty, and amounts ensure that each identity requires a certain financial threshold to be met.
• Verification Complexity: Though proof sizes are modest (10–50 KB) and verification times are around 2 seconds, these are acceptable trade-offs on modern consumer-grade devices.

Application Prospects: If Nostr could integrate a variant of Rechained, it may allow identities to be tied to a verifiable deposit, thus raising the cost baseline for attackers. Such integration must ensure user-friendliness and minimal friction during onboarding.

3.2.2. Sysname Decentralized Identity Scheme

Sysname presents an innovative approach with additional privacy-preserving features:

• Selective Disclosure: It allows users to reveal only non-identifying attributes proving compliance with certain predicates without exposing their full identity.
• Chain-Pinned Identifiers: Aggregates multiple pseudonyms to a single on-chain record, reducing the ease with which an attacker can use disparate identities without accountability.
• Key Recovery: Enables users to refresh public keys and recover lost keys, which bolsters user trust and system resilience.

Consideration: Integrating aspects of sysname within Nostr could offer both enhanced privacy and Sybil resistance, yielding a balance between security and user independence. Enhanced key recovery also addresses the usability concerns evidenced by historical failures in PGP adoption.

3.3. Behavioral Analysis and Anomaly Detection

As an additional countermeasure, behavioral analysis can serve as a secondary layer of defense. Given the evolving sophistication of bots, a cat-and-mouse game inevitably ensues:

• Machine Learning Based Detection: Frameworks like a deep intrusion detection system (DIDS) combined with blockchain smart contracts can help identify anomalous posting behaviors. For example, integrations using Particle Swarm Optimization–Gravitational Search Algorithm (ePSOGSA) with deep autoencoders have proven accurate on established benchmarks.
• Economic Implications: By analyzing behavior, the systems can prioritize identities that have accrued economic transactions (like zaps) that match genuine user behavior over automated, bot-like patterns.
• Limitations: While promising, such systems introduce computational overhead and may yield false positives, so the implementation must be cautiously engineered with appropriate fail-safes.

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4. Trade-Offs and Comprehensive Evaluation

4.1. Usability vs. Security

One of the central themes in designing defenses against Sybil attacks on Nostr is balancing ease-of-use with robust security. A highly secure system that remains cumbersome to use (akin to the historical PGP deployment) may fail adoption. Conversely, ease-of-use without economic or cryptographic Assurance opens the door to cost-free identity creation and abuse.

• Economic Approaches: Impose a direct cost on identity creation but must be calibrated to avoid excluding well-intentioned users, particularly newcomers or those with limited funds.
• Cryptographic Protocols: Solutions like Aut-CT and sysname offer advanced cryptographic proofs with minimal overhead in verification but could require more sophisticated client implementations.
• Behavioral Analysis: Acts as a safety net but must be continuously updated as adversaries evolve their bot strategies.

4.2. Privacy Implications

Every mechanism proposed must be evaluated in terms of its ability to preserve user privacy. Nostr’s value proposition rests on its censorship resistance and privacy-preserving design. Therefore:

• Selective Disclosure Protocols: Techniques that allow for proving predicates without full identity revelation should be prioritized (as seen in sysname).
• Decentralized Identity Aggregation: Methods that tie multiple pseudonyms to a single verifiable chain of evidence (enhancing accountability) can reduce risk without compromising anonymity.
• Economic Proof Versus User Balance: The economic barriers should not expose additional metadata that can be linked back to users. Hence, anonymizing tokens and cryptographic blinding techniques need to be integral to the design.

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5. Proposed Comprehensive Strategy for Nostr

Based on the research, a multi-layered defense strategy is recommended. It incorporates both cryptographic assurances and economic disincentives while integrating behavioral analysis. The following blueprint emerges:

5.1. Implementation Blueprint

1. Integration of Curve Tree-Based Aut-CT Proofs:
2. Require each new identity creation to be validated via a Curve Tree-based proof of key ownership. This approach leverages zero-knowledge proofs and ensures logarithmic verification times, thus scalable even for a large user base.

3. Address token re-use and fake identity creation by integrating key images as established in the Aut-CT mechanism.

4. Economic Deposit Mechanism (Inspired by Rechained):

5. Incorporate a lightweight deposit mechanism where users must commit a small deposit, recorded on a public blockchain. This deposit acts as a minimum hurdle for each identity and may be partially refundable upon earning trust.

6. Experiment with dynamic deposit sizes based on network load and risk assessments, ensuring that the economic threshold is both feasible and deterring.

7. Selective Disclosure and Pseudonym Aggregation (Adapting Sysname Principles):

8. Allow users to prove characteristics about their identities (age, locality, etc.) without divulging full identifying details.

9. Aggregate multiple pseudonyms provided by the same user on-chain, using cryptographic commitments that both link identities and allow selective disclosure.

10. Optional Layer: Economic and Behavioral Analytics:

11. Deploy a deep anomaly detection layer using machine learning techniques on posting behavior, ensuring that anomalous activities (e.g., rapid posting similar to bots) are flagged.
12. Integrate smart contract-based economic triggers that penalize suspicious behavior while maintaining user privacy.

5.2. Addressing Adoption and Usability Concerns

• User Experience (UX): The proposed solutions must be integrated transparently into client applications. Much like improved versions of PGP aim to streamline key management, Nostr clients should embed these cryptographic protocols without requiring manual intervention.
• Modular Onboarding: Allow users to opt into various levels of proof. Early adopters may use lightweight methods, with a progressive enhancement available for those seeking higher assurance as they interact more within the network.
• Wallet and Key Management Integration: Leverage existing wallet infrastructures to ease the economic deposit and key recovery processes, drawing user confidence from familiarity with mainstream crypto applications.

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6. Future Work and Speculative Technologies

While the proposals above are based on current and emergent technologies, additional research can further refine these approaches:

• Adaptive Economic Models: Future work can explore dynamic, context-aware deposit requirements that adjust based on network activity, risk profiles, and even market conditions.
• Quantum-Resistant Cryptography: As quantum computing progresses, integrating quantum-resistant algorithms in curve-tree constructions will become imperative for long-term viability.
• Interoperable Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs): Creating cross-system standards for identity verification may allow Nostr to interface with other decentralized platforms, enhancing the overall security ecosystem.
• Advancements in Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs): Considering high-level academic research on ZKPs, such as bulletproofs and recursive ZKPs, can further improve both the scalability and succinctness of cryptographic proofs required for identity validation.

Speculative Note: As adversaries adapt, we may see the emergence of hybrid systems where off-chain reputation systems are cryptographically linked to on-chain proofs, creating a multi-dimensional defense that continuously evolves through machine learning and adaptive economic incentives.

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7. Conclusion

Mitigating Sybil attacks on Nostr necessitates a proactive, multi-layered approach combining advanced cryptographic techniques, economic disincentives, decentralized verification mechanisms, and behavioral analytics. The proposals detailed in this report aim to reinforce Nostr’s resilience while maintaining its foundational commitment to privacy and censorship resistance.

By integrating Curve Tree-based proofs, economic deposit mechanisms, and selective disclosure methods, Nostr can build a robust identity framework that is both user-friendly and resistant to abuse. Continued research into adaptive economic models and quantum-resistant cryptographic techniques will ensure that the system remains secure in the evolving landscape of decentralized networks.

Thorough evaluation of trade-offs, user experience enhancements, and iterative testing on live networks will be critical. This report serves as a foundational blueprint for further exploration and eventual deployment of sophisticated Sybil defense mechanisms within Nostr.

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8. References and Further Reading

While the source of ideas is drawn from numerous research efforts and academic papers, key references include:

• Aut-CT Leveraging Curve Trees and Bulletproof Proofs
• Economic mitigation strategies in cryptocurrency mixers
• Comparative studies of decentralized identity systems (uPort, Hyperledger Indy, etc.)
• Rechained protocol research by Bochem and Leiding for IoT networks
• Sysname scheme for privacy-preserving decentralized identifiers
• Deep intrusion detection systems applied to decentralized social networks

(Additional in-depth academic references can be located within the research literature on arXiv and major cryptographic conferences.)

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Prepared by an expert research analyst, this report is intended to provide detailed insights and a strategic roadmap for implementing Sybil-resistant identities on Nostr while retaining user ease-of-use and privacy-centric features.

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Article V of the Constitution of the United States

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Why anarchy? Because anything else would be uncivilized.”

This famous statement by Jeffrey Tucker inspired the Norwegian anarchists John Holmesland and Sondre Bjellås to create a truly civilized – voluntaryist society without coercion and violence – based on mutual voluntarism.

Anarchists in the “most perfect state” in the world

The first thing that has struck me for a long time is the strong anarchist movement in Norway – a state that almost all progressive politicians consider “perfect.” The most developed and advanced state in Scandinavia.

I first noticed this phenomenon at Anarchopulco (the big anarchist conference in Acapulco, Mexico), where the entire delegation of anarchists from Europe was primarily from Norway and Sweden. Countries that most EU politicians consider to be the epitome of a perfectly functioning state.

The Norwegian anarchists explained to me that Norway, despite publicly presenting itself as the most correct country, protecting all kinds of minorities, has problems that few people outside Norway suspect.

It is a country that, like any other, suffers from corruption and incredible waste. Many Norwegians are not the least bit happy about Norwegian funds supporting the most bizarre projects in the whole world. At the moment, a case is flying through Norway about how the head of the Norwegian Communist Party Bjornar Moxnes, stole USD 150 worth of sunglasses (Communists steal worldwide, including in Norway).

Last year, Norway introduced a wealth tax, which has seen most of the millionaire rich and productive people leave the country (especially Switzerland). Many of them took their “know-how” and their companies with them. Thanks to strong progressive taxation (productive people are the most discriminated against), everyone in Norway is more or less “equally well off.” Most Norwegians are indebted (mortgage or loan for practically everything) and live on credit. Even though the Norwegian economy is built on oil or fishing, don’t expect petrol, diesel, or fish to be cheap here (due to high taxation, they are more expensive than in most EU countries). Because of this, alcohol is also extremely expensive here and the most expensive beer in the world.

Although Norway is a rich country, Norwegians themselves don’t feel rich.

Unlike most countries, however, it is quite a bit more liberal – homeschooling, home births and decriminalized all drugs are allowed in Norway.

Most Norwegians are conformists and follow everything the government tells them. That’s why, for example, there are more police officers in most countries than in Norway – because everyone follows the law. They regard not paying taxes as blasphemy and selfishness, so the community in Liberstad, which takes absolutely nothing from the state and builds everything itself, unfortunately, has a hard time of it.

Voluntaryism in Liberstad

Since anarchism in mainstream society, unfortunately, has a negative connotation, John and Sondre decided to base and promote the whole project on the ideas of voluntarism and not mention anarchy. Voluntaryism represents a philosophy of life or moral stance where we only accept mutually voluntary relationships (commercial or non-commercial). Consistent voluntaryists reject unilaterally enforced relationships (e.g., between the state and the citizen) and are, therefore, automatically anarchists (that is unless we consider a state based on voluntary support).

Voluntaryists believe that a society built on mutual voluntarism would not only be more prosperous, but more importantly more civilized, as it would not use means of aggression against innocent people (which all states in the world do, and most people unfortunately approve of).

Voluntaryists consider a voluntaryist society to be a “framework,” that is, a basis on which any other social arrangements, such as democracy, can be built – if all its members voluntarily decide to use their democratic voice to make decisions about the lives of others. Or socialism – if all its members voluntarily donate 90% of their income to a standard pot and then redistribute it to elected central planners.

Liberstad’s Voluntaryist Treaty, respected by all its inhabitants

John and Sondre have no problem with Norway’s welfare state and huge taxes as long as its citizens are willing to support it voluntarily and use its services. On the other hand, they want nothing to do with it and are building an independent, self-sufficient, parallel society in the Norwegian mountains.

Independence and Autonomy for Liberstad

John and Sondre have bought more than 2 square kilometers of land that constitutes private property, even though it is Norwegian territory. It falls under the management of a non-profit private organization, which does not have to disclose anything (including its members or financial interactions between members) by law.

A couple of years ago, they launched a campaign to sell Libertad plots, when they all sold out (I visited a few of these plots yesterday, which my friends bought). I should point out that from the perspective of the Norwegian state, everything is owned by said private organization and the state does not know who the actual owner of a given parcel is (from that perspective, you can buy property in Liberstad without the Norwegian state knowing). There are active social channels where John, Sondre, and their management actively communicate with the owners of these parcels about their future fate.

Respect for autonomy has been resolved through a registered religious organization – the Norwegian Voluntaryist Organisation, which has no God and has key ideological/religious principles that must be respected (their automated translation via Google is available here).

Norway profiles itself as a “great fighter” for the rights of minorities around the world (from Tibet to the Kurds),” so the voluntarists in Liberstad hope that their minority within Norway itself will also be respected.

So far, they have had no problem with the government in Oslo. This is because the latter realizes that the more they publicly comment on Liberstad or interfere in its activities, the more publicity they would give it, and the more Norwegians would learn about the ideas of voluntarism and the need for an autonomous society.

But their real problems are with the local government, which constantly bullies them. For example, for posting (and flat out downloading) a drone-made video documenting how they built their private roads – which didn’t come without the explosions needed to modify the terrain. Without any permission, of course. Fortunately, they manage to ignore the local government politely, and since Norway is not a typical police state, they don’t anticipate a police raid on their private property.

Camping in Liberstad, view of the “anarchist park” in the background

Don’t ask permission, don’t deal with details

Voluntaryists in Liberstad do not recognize the state’s authority, so it makes no sense to them to ask for permission from it.

This is where the Liberstad project is different from the [Prospera project in Honduras (https://www.prospera.co/), which has a contract with the state of Honduras to build a similar private city (which they are having a bit of a problem with at the moment because there has been a change of government in Honduras, and the new government refuses to respect what the old government signed before).

That’s why the founders of Liberstad decided not to ask any permission from the state – they are building their properties without it (they are currently working on their brewery), building their roads, and homeschooling their children. They are just telling the state that they have built something new again.

"The important thing when building a private city is not to deal with all the details right from the start because your costs will rise disproportionately, and you’ll end up going nowhere,” says John Holmesland.

In Liberstad, they are very pragmatic and build just what they need. Similarly, they don’t invent any rules or laws for situations that are unlikely to arise. Indeed, what weighs heavily on contemporary society is an over-bureaucratized state apparatus that regulates and requires a rubber stamp for almost everything.

The current state of Liberstad

Liberstad’s permanent community may be small (under 15 people), but they have visitors worldwide and a potential location for thousands of new citizens. There are a few houses and caravans parked where Liberstad residents live. They have a large community center where there are lectures and evening events. Then there are the “barracks” for visitors (showers, toilets, washing machines, dryers). And lots of free parking space. A small island with a forest has earned the name “anarchist park.” Around it is a gravel road, which they plan to turn into asphalt.

Enter Liberstad. “Et lite stykke frihet” means “a little piece of freedom.”

Both founders consider Liberstad their lifelong project, so even though they don’t have a lot of funding, construction is still slowly progressing, and they are both fully committed to the project.

The current inhabited part of Liberstad. The total uninhabited size of Liberstad is an order of magnitude larger.

Liberstad’s parallel economy

Of all the stateless mini-communities I’ve visited so far (Kalu Yala in Panama, El Cherán in Mexico, Mennonites in Paraguay, Christiania in Copenhagen), Liberstad comes closest to me ideologically as a voluntarist. I got on exceedingly well with its founders, John and Sondre, and we agreed on all the ethical and social principles (which I rarely do).

With Liberstad founders John Holmesland and Sondre Bjellås.

Liberstad has a new neighbor, a Dutch photographer, and libertarian, who has bought a much larger plot of land next door. And who plans to build a similar libertarian community there.

I hope and believe that this voluntaryist anomaly in Norway will continue to live its free life and attract freedom-minded people worldwide. I have all my fingers crossed for Liberstad and will visit again in a few years!

Liberstad links to their main website, Facebook, X, Instagram.

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Source: Liberationtravel, Liberstad: Voluntaryist experiment in southern Norway, August 30, 2023

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" ไขคำตอบผ่านมุมมอง Ethereum vs Solana" คุณเคยสงสัยไหมว่า... ทุกวันนี้แฮ็กเกอร์ระดับโลกอย่างกลุ่ม Lazarus จากเกาหลีเหนือเลือกโจมตีคริปโตผ่านช่องทางไหน? ทำไมเราถึงเห็นข่าวแฮ็กเหมือง Blockchain สุดอื้อฉาวบ่อยครั้ง ทั้งที่เครือข่ายบล็อกเชนถูกออกแบบมาให้ปลอดภัย? คำตอบอาจซ่อนอยู่ใน "จุดอ่อน" ของระบบนิเวศคริปโตเอง โดยเฉพาะสองยักษ์ใหญ่อย่าง Ethereum (ETH) และ Solana (SOL) ที่ต่างมีทั้งจุดแข็งและช่องโหว่ให้โจรไซเบอร์จ้องจับตาฉกตังคุณ!

ทำไม Ethereum ถึงเป็นอาหารจานโปรดของแฮ็กเกอร์?

1. "เงินมันเยอะ... ดึงกิเลสใจให้อยาก"

Ethereum คือศูนย์กลาง DeFi ที่มีเงินไหลเวียนมหาศาล มูลค่าทั้งระบบ (TVL) สูงกว่า 4 หมื่นล้านดอลลาร์ แค่คิดภาพว่าแฮ็กเกอร์เจาะระบบได้ครั้งเดียวก็รวยเป็นเศรษฐี แถมยังมี dApps มากมายให้เลือกโจมตี ไม่แปลกที่เป้าหมายแรกจะพุ่งมาที่ ETH!

2. สัญญาอัจฉริยะ... มันคือ ดาบสองคมแหละ

Smart Contract บน Ethereum ใช้ภาษา Solidity ที่มีความยืดหยุ่น แต่ก็เป็นดาบสองคม! แค่โค้ดผิดพลาดนิดเดียวก็สร้างความเสียหายมหาศาล เหมือนเหตุการณ์ Ronin Bridge ที่ถูกเจาะจนสูญเงิน 625 ล้านดอลลาร์ หรือการโจมตีแบบ Reentrancy ที่เคยทำให้ DAO ล่มในปี 2016

3. สะพานข้ามเชน... กับดักล่อแฮ็กเกอร์

ทุกวันนี้ Ethereum เชื่อมต่อกับเครือข่ายอื่นผ่าน Bridge และ Layer 2 อย่าง Optimism/Arbitrum ซึ่งสะพานเหล่านี้คือจุดอ่อนชั้นดี! เพราะต้องเก็บเงินสำรองจำนวนมาก ยิ่งถ้า Audit ไม่รอบคอบ แฮ็กเกอร์ก็ฉกเงินออกได้สบาย เหมือนกรณี Poly Network ที่ถูกขโมย 611 ล้านดอลลาร์ในปี 2021

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Solana ปลอดภัยกว่า จริงหรือ?

1. เร็วแต่เสี่ยง... ปัญหาที่ซ่อนในระบบ

Solana ขึ้นชื่อเรื่องความเร็ว 65,000 TPS และค่าธรรมเนียมถูก แต่ความเร็วอาจมาพร้อมความเสี่ยง! การใช้เทคนิค Parallel Processing อาจมีช่องโหว่ที่ยังไม่ถูกพบ เช่น กรณี Wormhole Bridge ถูกเจาะจนสูญ 326 ล้านดอลลาร์ในปี 2022

2. ระบบนิเวศเพิ่งเกิดไม่นาน... เหมือนบทเรียนที่ยังไม่ครบหลักสูตร

dApps บน Solana ส่วนใหญ่ยังใหม่และขาดการตรวจสอบ (Audit) ที่เข้มงวด เมื่อเทียบกับ Ethereum ที่ผ่านสนามรบมานาน โครงการใหม่ ๆ อาจมีช่องโหว่หลงเหลือให้แฮ็กเกอร์เสาะแสวงหา

3. Validator น้อย... เป้าสำหรับโจมตี

Solana มี Validator เพียง 1,000+ โหนด เทียบกับ Ethereum ที่มีถึง 5 แสนโหนด! ตัวเลขนี้ทำให้เสี่ยงต่อการโจมตีแบบ 51% มากกว่า แม้จะยังไม่เกิดขึ้นจริง แต่เป็นจุดที่นักพัฒนาต้องจับตาอย่างใกล้ชิด

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เปรียบเทียบแบบเห็นภาพ: Ethereum vs Solana ใครเสี่ยงกว่า?

• เงินในระบบ → Ethereum ชนะขาด (แต่ก็เป็นเป้าหมายใหญ่)
• ช่องโหว่ Smart Contract → ทั้งคู่มีปัญหา แต่ Solana อาจเสี่ยงกว่าเพราะ Audit น้อย
• จุดอ่อนเครือข่าย → Ethereum มีปัญหา Bridge ส่วน Solana กลัวระบบล่ม
• ภาษาโปรแกรม → Solidity (Ethereum) ยืดหยุ่นแต่ซับซ้อน vs Rust (Solana) ปลอดภัยกว่าแต่ยังใหม่

สรุปแบบตรงไปตรงมา

• Ethereum คือ "หมีตัวใหญ่" ที่แฮ็กเกอร์อยากล่า เพราะเงินมาก แม้จะป้องกันดี แต่มีจุดให้โจมตีหลายชั้น
• Solana คือ "เหยื่อดาวรุ่ง" ที่ถ้าเกิดช่องโหว่ร้ายแรง อาจถูกโจมตีแบบถล่มเละได้ง่าย

แฮ็กเกอร์อย่างกลุ่ม Lazarus ไม่ได้สนใจว่าเครือข่ายไหนเก่งกว่า แต่พวกเขามองหา "ช่องโหว่ที่ทำเงินได้เร็ว" มากกว่า! ตอนนี้ Ethereum ยังครองแชมป์เป้าหมายยอดนิยม แต่ถ้า Solana เติบโตเร็วโดยไม่แก้จุดอ่อน วันหนึ่งอาจกลายเป็นเหยื่อรายใหญ่ได้ไม่ยาก

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วิธีป้องกันตัวให้รอดจากมือแฮ็กเกอร์

สำหรับนักลงทุนทั่วไป

• อย่าเก็บเงินไว้ใน Exchange นาน เปลี่ยนมาใช้ Hardware Wallet อย่าง Ledger/Trezor
• เช็กประวัติการ Audit ของโปรเจกต์ผ่านเว็บไซต์อย่าง CertiK หรือ Hacken ก่อนลงทุน

สำหรับนักพัฒนา

• ทดสอบ Smart Contract อย่างน้อย 3 รอบ และจ้างบริษัท Audit มืออาชีพ
• ใช้ Oracle จากหลายแหล่ง เพื่อป้องกันการป้อนข้อมูลผิดพลาด

สำหรับโปรเจกต์คริปโต

• สร้างกองทุนประกัน (Insurance Fund) เผื่อถูกแฮ็ก
• อัปเดตระบบรักษาความปลอดภัยแบบ Real-Time ตลอดเวลา

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สุดท้ายนี้... อย่าลืมว่า "ไม่มีระบบไหนปลอดภัย 100%"

ไม่ว่า Ethereum หรือ Solana ก็ตาม การรู้เท่าทันและป้องกันตัวเองคืออาวุธที่ดีที่สุด ติดตามข่าวสารความปลอดภัยสม่ำเสมอ และอย่าวางใจระบบใดระบบหนึ่งแบบสุดใจ — เพราะแฮ็กเกอร์ก็อัปเกรดตัวเองทุกวันเช่นกัน!

แล้วคุณล่ะ... คิดว่าเครือข่ายไหนน่ากังวลที่สุด? แชร์ความเห็นไว้ได้เลย!

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Valencia is a vibrant coastal city on Spain’s east coast, blending historical charm, futuristic architecture, golden beaches, and amazing cuisine. As the birthplace of paella, it’s a paradise for food lovers, while its mild climate and Mediterranean vibes make it a perfect year-round destination.

🏛️ Top Things to See & Do in Valencia

1️⃣ The City of Arts and Sciences

• A futuristic architectural complex with a science museum, planetarium, aquarium, and opera house.
• The Hemisfèric & Oceanogràfic are must-visits for families and science lovers.
  

2️⃣ Valencia Cathedral & El Miguelete Tower

• A beautiful Gothic cathedral said to house the Holy Grail.
• Climb El Miguelete Tower for breathtaking city views.

3️⃣ La Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange) – UNESCO Site

• A stunning Gothic-style merchant building from the 15th century.
• One of the best-preserved examples of Valencia’s medieval trading history.

4️⃣ Plaza de la Virgen & Old Town (El Carmen)

• A charming square surrounded by historical buildings, fountains, and lively cafés.
• Wander the narrow streets of El Carmen for street art, boutique shops, and tapas bars.

5️⃣ Turia Gardens & Gulliver Park

• A beautiful green park built in a former riverbed, perfect for cycling, jogging, or picnicking.
• Gulliver Park is a giant playground shaped like Gulliver from "Gulliver’s Travels"!

6️⃣ Central Market (Mercado Central)

• One of the largest fresh food markets in Europe, housed in a stunning Art Nouveau building.
• Try fresh produce, local cheeses, and traditional jamón ibérico.

7️⃣ Malvarrosa Beach

• A long sandy beach with great restaurants, water sports, and a relaxing atmosphere.
• Perfect for sunbathing, a seaside stroll, or enjoying a paella by the sea.

🍽️ What to Eat in Valencia

• Paella Valenciana – The original version with rabbit, chicken, and saffron rice 🥘
• Horchata & Fartons – A refreshing tiger nut drink with sweet pastries 🥛🥐
• Agua de Valencia – A famous local cocktail made with orange juice, cava, gin, and vodka 🍹
• Esgarraet – A tasty mix of salted cod, red peppers, and olive oil 🐟

🚆 How to Get to Valencia

🚄 By Train: High-speed AVE trains from Madrid (~1.5 hrs) & Barcelona (~3 hrs)
✈️ By Air: Valencia Airport (VLC) with connections to major European cities
🚗 By Car: A scenic drive along the Mediterranean coast (Costa Blanca)

💡 Tips for Visiting Valencia

✅ Best time to visit? Spring & Fall for pleasant weather 🌞
✅ Visit during Las Fallas (March 15-19) – A spectacular festival with fireworks, giant sculptures, and street parties 🎆🔥
✅ Try a bike tour! Valencia is one of Spain’s most bike-friendly cities 🚴

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やっと春が来ました

ようやく暖かくなってきた。 買い物から帰ってくると、なにやら甘い香り。

あ、もしかして、花の香りか！

探してみると、沈丁花が咲いている。

ああ、甘くていい香り。

近くには蝋梅も咲いている。我が家の近くに蝋梅があったなんて、すっかり忘れていた。

そして、早咲きの桜。桜のどの種類かは分からないのだが、毎年、ソメイヨシノよりも先に咲いている。

花の蜜を吸いに百舌鳥も来ている。いや、鳥の種類には疎いが、おそらく百舌鳥だろう。多分。

モノクロの冬から、ようやくカラフルな春になってきた。

季節を感じるのは、心が豊かになる。 今は今、今度は今度。 俺は今を生きている。

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8G là một nền tảng giải trí trực tuyến đầy sáng tạo, được thiết kế để mang đến những trải nghiệm thú vị và phong phú cho người chơi. Với một loạt các trò chơi hấp dẫn, từ các trò chơi nhẹ nhàng cho đến các thử thách đậm chất chiến thuật, 8G đáp ứng nhu cầu của mọi đối tượng người chơi. Nền tảng này không chỉ tập trung vào chất lượng của từng trò chơi mà còn đặc biệt chú trọng đến sự đa dạng và mới mẻ, mang đến cho người chơi những trải nghiệm mới lạ mỗi lần tham gia. Các trò chơi tại 8G đều được tối ưu hóa để đảm bảo chất lượng đồ họa mượt mà và âm thanh sống động, giúp người chơi đắm chìm vào thế giới giải trí mà không gặp phải bất kỳ sự gián đoạn nào. Mỗi trò chơi đều được phát triển cẩn thận, giúp người chơi có thể dễ dàng hòa nhập vào và tận hưởng những phút giây thư giãn.

Bên cạnh việc cung cấp những trò chơi độc đáo, 8G còn chú trọng đến việc xây dựng một cộng đồng người chơi gắn kết. Các sự kiện và giải đấu hấp dẫn được tổ chức thường xuyên, tạo ra những cơ hội để người chơi thể hiện kỹ năng và cạnh tranh với nhau. Các giải đấu này không chỉ là nơi để giành chiến thắng mà còn là cơ hội để giao lưu, kết bạn và học hỏi từ những người chơi khác. Mỗi sự kiện đều mang đến những phần thưởng giá trị và tạo động lực cho người chơi tham gia nhiều hơn, từ đó làm tăng thêm sự hấp dẫn của nền tảng. 8G cũng đặc biệt khuyến khích người chơi tham gia vào các hoạt động cộng đồng, nơi họ có thể trao đổi kinh nghiệm, chia sẻ chiến lược và phát triển kỹ năng của mình. Điều này không chỉ làm cho trải nghiệm chơi game trở nên phong phú mà còn tạo ra một môi trường vui vẻ, sôi động và thân thiện.

Một trong những yếu tố quan trọng làm nên sự thành công của 8G chính là sự đảm bảo về an toàn và bảo mật cho người chơi. Nền tảng này sử dụng các công nghệ bảo mật tiên tiến để bảo vệ thông tin cá nhân cũng như các giao dịch tài chính của người tham gia. Mỗi giao dịch được mã hóa một cách cẩn thận, giúp người chơi yên tâm khi tham gia vào các trò chơi và sự kiện mà không lo ngại về vấn đề bảo mật. Đội ngũ hỗ trợ khách hàng của 8G luôn sẵn sàng để giúp đỡ và giải đáp các thắc mắc của người chơi, đảm bảo mọi người có thể trải nghiệm dịch vụ một cách trọn vẹn và an toàn. Chính nhờ vào sự cam kết bảo mật và chất lượng dịch vụ, 8G đã tạo dựng được lòng tin từ cộng đồng người chơi và khẳng định vị thế của mình trong thị trường giải trí trực tuyến.

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Awin là một nền tảng giải trí trực tuyến cung cấp cho người chơi một loạt các trò chơi sáng tạo và thú vị, từ những tựa game đơn giản cho đến những thử thách đậm chất chiến thuật. Với giao diện người dùng thân thiện và dễ sử dụng, Awin giúp người chơi nhanh chóng tìm thấy những trò chơi yêu thích mà không gặp phải bất kỳ khó khăn nào. Nền tảng này được thiết kế để đáp ứng nhu cầu của mọi đối tượng, từ những người mới bắt đầu cho đến các game thủ kỳ cựu. Các trò chơi không chỉ có đồ họa sắc nét và âm thanh sống động, mà còn được tối ưu hóa để đảm bảo hiệu suất cao và trải nghiệm mượt mà. Awin liên tục cập nhật các tựa game mới, giúp người chơi luôn có những lựa chọn thú vị và đa dạng để khám phá.

Một trong những yếu tố khiến Awin nổi bật so với các nền tảng giải trí khác chính là sự chú trọng đến cộng đồng người chơi. Awin không chỉ cung cấp trò chơi mà còn tạo ra một không gian giao lưu và kết nối giữa những người đam mê giải trí trực tuyến. Các sự kiện và giải đấu lớn được tổ chức thường xuyên, thu hút đông đảo người chơi tham gia. Những giải đấu này không chỉ là nơi thể hiện tài năng mà còn là cơ hội để người chơi giao lưu, học hỏi và kết bạn với những người cùng sở thích. Bên cạnh đó, những phần thưởng hấp dẫn và cơ hội thắng lớn càng làm tăng thêm sức hấp dẫn của các sự kiện, khiến người chơi cảm thấy luôn có động lực để tham gia và thử sức.

Bảo mật và an toàn là ưu tiên hàng đầu của Awin, và nền tảng này không ngừng cải tiến để mang đến cho người chơi một môi trường giải trí đáng tin cậy. Với công nghệ bảo mật tiên tiến, Awin đảm bảo rằng tất cả thông tin cá nhân và các giao dịch tài chính của người chơi đều được bảo vệ một cách nghiêm ngặt. Người chơi có thể yên tâm tham gia vào các trò chơi và sự kiện mà không lo lắng về sự cố bảo mật. Đội ngũ hỗ trợ khách hàng của Awin luôn sẵn sàng để giải đáp thắc mắc và hỗ trợ người chơi, giúp họ có thể tận hưởng trải nghiệm giải trí trọn vẹn. Chính nhờ vào sự kết hợp giữa chất lượng trò chơi, tính bảo mật và dịch vụ khách hàng xuất sắc, Awin đã khẳng định được vị thế của mình trong ngành giải trí trực tuyến và trở thành lựa chọn hàng đầu của nhiều người chơi.

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സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഇന്ന്

ഇന്ന് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ നേരിടുന്ന ഏറ്റവും വലിയ വെല്ലുവിളികളിൽ ഒന്ന് എല്ലാ മേജർ പ്ലാറ്റ്ഫോമുകളും കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യുന്നത് വൻകോർപറേറ്റുകളാണെന്നതാണ്. കോർപ്പറേറ്റുകൾ വലിയ ഹോൾഡിങ്ങുകൾ കൈവശം വയ്ക്കുന്നത് സ്വാഭാവികവും വളരെ ഈസിയും ആണ്. പക്ഷെ, അത് ഒരു വെല്ലുവിളിയായി മാറുന്നത്, ഏതെങ്കിലും ഒരു നറേറ്റിവിനെ ബൂസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്യുകയും, മറ്റൊരു നറേറ്റിവിനെ തമസ്കരിക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുമ്പോഴാണ്. ഇത് തന്നെയാണ് "misinformation"/"disinformation" ഉണ്ടാകുന്നതിന്റെ മൂലകാരണവും. ഉദാഹരണത്തിന് ഇന്ന് ഇലോൺ മസ്കിന്റെ ഒരു റ്റ്വീറ്റെങ്കിലും കാണാതെ റ്റ്വിറ്റർ തുറക്കാൻ കഴിയില്ല. അതിനി മസ്കിനെ ബ്ലോക്ക് ചെയ്തിട്ടുണ്ടെങ്കിൽ പോലും ആ റ്റ്വീറ്റുകൾ ബൂസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്യപ്പെടും. എന്തുകാരണത്തിനാണ് എന്ന് പറയാതെ അക്കൗണ്ടുകൾ ലിമിറ്റ് ചെയ്യുകയോ, ലോക്ക്ഡൗൺ ചെയ്യുകയോ ഒക്കെ ആയിട്ടുണ്ട്.

സൊ, നിങ്ങളുടെ അക്കൗണ്ട് ശരിക്കും നിങ്ങൾക്ക് Own ചെയ്യാൻ കഴിയാത്ത ഒരു സാധനമാണ് ഇപ്പൊഴുള്ള convensional സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ പ്ലാറ്റ്ഫൊമുകളിൽ.

ഒരു പ്രൊപ്പോസൽ

1. നിങ്ങളുടെ അക്കൗണ്ടിന്റെ പൂർണ്ണ ഉടമസ്ഥത നിങ്ങൾക്ക് തന്നെ തരുന്നു എന്ന് കരുതുക.
2. നിങ്ങളുടെ റ്റ്വീറ്റുകൾ/പോസ്റ്റുകൾ ഏതെങ്കിലും ഒരു സർവ്വർ അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ഒരു സർവ്വീസിന്റെ കൈവശം പണയപ്പെടുത്തേണ്ട അവസ്ഥ ഇല്ലാതെയാകുന്നു എന്ന് കരുതുക

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഉപയോഗത്തിനെ നിങ്ങൾക്ക് ഒന്ന് മാറ്റിച്ചിന്തിക്കാൻ മേൽപ്പറഞ്ഞ കാരണങ്ങൾ മതിയാവില്ലെ?

അതായത് റ്റ്വിറ്ററോ ഫേസ്ബുക്കോ പോലെ ഒരു കമ്പനി വിചാരിച്ചാൽ നിങ്ങളുടെ പോസ്റ്റുകൾ ഡിലീറ്റ് ചെയ്യാൻ കഴിയില്ല എന്ന ഒരു അവസ്ഥ കൊണ്ടുവരാൻ കഴിയുന്ന ഒരു സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ വന്നാലോ?

ആ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ പ്ലാറ്റ്ഫോമിനെയാണ് ഞാൻ നിങ്ങൾക്ക് പരിചയപ്പെടുത്താൻ പോകുന്നത്.

നൊസ്റ്റർ (Nostr)

നൊസ്റ്റർ എങ്ങനെ മറ്റുള്ള പ്ലാറ്റ്ഫോമുകളിൽ നിന്നും വ്യത്യസ്തമാണെന്ന് നോക്കാം

Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays

നൊസ്റ്റർ ഏതെങ്കിലും ഒരു സർവ്വറിനെയോ സർവ്വീസ് പ്രൊവൈഡറെയോ ആശ്രയിച്ചല്ല ഓടുന്നത്. ഇന്നത്തെ കണക്കിന് തന്നെ ആയിരത്തോളം ഇൻഡിപ്പെൻഡന്റ് സർവ്വറുകൾ നൊസ്റ്ററിനായി പ്രവർത്തിക്കുന്നുണ്ട്. എന്ന് മാത്രവുമല്ല, ഒരു ക്ലൗഡ് അക്കൗണ്ടുണ്ടെങ്കിൽ ആർക്കും സ്വന്തമായി ഒരു സർവ്വർ റൺ ചെയ്യാവുന്നതേയുള്ളൂ. എന്ന് കരുതി, എല്ലാവരും സ്വന്തം സർവ്വർ റൺ ചെയ്യണമെന്നില്ല.

ഒരു സാധാരണ സോഷ്യൽമീഡിയ യൂസറിന് ഉപയോഗിക്കാൻ എളുപ്പമുള്ള ആപ്പുകൾ നൊസ്റ്ററിനുണ്ട്. ഐഫോണുകളിൽ Damus, ആൻഡ്രോയ്ഡിൽ Amethyst, Primal.net തുടങ്ങി ഒരുപാട് ക്ലയന്റ് ആപ്പുകൾ ലഭ്യമാണ്. അവയിൽ ഏതെങ്കിലും ഒന്ന് ഇൻസ്റ്റാൾ ചെയ്താൽ റ്റ്വിറ്ററോ ഫേസ്ബുക്കോ പോലെ ഉപയോഗിക്കാൻ തുടങ്ങാവുന്നതേയുള്ളൂ. ഒരു ചെറിയ ലിസ്റ്റ് ചുവടെ ചേർക്കുന്നു.

Damus (iPhones): https://damus.io/

Amethyst (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitorpamplona.amethyst&hl=en_US

Yakihonne (Web, iPhone): https://yakihonne.com/

Primal.net (Web, iPhone): https://primal.net

**https://openvibe.social/ - ഒരേസമയം ബ്ലൂസ്കൈ, മാസ്റ്റഡോൺ, നൊസ്റ്റർ എന്നിവയിൽ പോസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്യാനും അക്കൗണ്ടുകൾ മെയ്ന്റെൻ ചെയ്യാനും ഓപ്പൺ വൈബ് അടിപൊളിയാണ്. **

Permission-free

നൊസ്റ്റർ ഉപയോഗിക്കാൻ യൂസർനേമും പാസ്സ്വേഡും ഇല്ല. പകരം, ഒരു പബ്ലിക്ക് കീയും പ്രൈവറ്റ് കീയും മാത്രമേയുള്ളൂ. ഇതുകൊണ്ടുള്ള പ്രയോജനം എന്താണെന്നാൽ, നിങ്ങൾക്ക് ആപ്പ്ലിക്കേഷനിലേക്ക് ലോഗിൻ ചെയ്യാൻ, ഒരു സർവ്വർ ആവശ്യമില്ല.

നിങ്ങൾ സൈനപ്പ് ചെയ്യുമ്പോൾ ഒരു "പ്രൈവറ്റ്" കീ ജനറേറ്റ് ചെയ്യപ്പെടും. അത് നിങ്ങൾ രഹസ്യമായി സൂക്ഷിക്കണമെന്ന് മാത്രം. ആ പ്രൈവറ്റ് കീ ഉണ്ടെങ്കിൽ മാത്രമേ നിങ്ങളുടെ അക്കൗണ്ടിലേക്ക് ലോഗിൻ ചെയ്യാൻ കഴിയൂ. അതിന്റെ കൂടെ തന്നെ ഒരു "പബ്ലിക്ക്" കീയും ഉണ്ടാകും. ആ കീ ആണ് മറ്റുള്ളവർ കാണുന്നത്. ഇതുകൂടാതെ, റ്റ്വിറ്റർ ഹാൻഡിൽ പോലെ ഒരു ഐഡിയും ഉണ്ടാക്കാൻ കഴിയും.

• പ്രൈവറ്റ് കീ രഹസ്യമായി സൂക്ഷിക്കണം
• പബ്ലിക്ക് കീ മറ്റുള്ളവർക്ക് കാണാൻ സാധിക്കും/ഷെയർ ചെയ്യാവുന്നതാണ്.

എവിടെ സൈനപ്പ് ചെയ്യും?

ആദ്യം നിങ്ങളുടെ ഫോണിൽ മേൽപ്പറഞ്ഞതിൽ ഒരു അപ്പ് ഇൻസ്റ്റാൾ ചെയ്യുക. എന്നിട്ട് അതിൽ തന്നെ സൈനപ്പ് ചെയ്യാൻ കഴിയും. അതല്ല എങ്കിൽ, https://nosta.me, https://nostrudel, https://primal.net എന്നിവയിലൊന്നിൽ സൈനപ്പ് ചെയ്യാവുന്നതാണ്.

ശ്രദ്ധിക്കേണ്ട കാര്യം, ആ പ്രൈവറ്റ് കീ കളഞ്ഞ് പോകാതെ സൂക്ഷിക്കണം. അത് മറ്റുള്ളവരുമായി ഷെയർ ചെയ്യരുത്.

ഇത്രയുമായാൽ നിങ്ങൾക്ക് നൊസ്റ്ററിൽ ഒരു അക്കൗണ്ട് ആയി... ആദ്യം എന്നെ തന്നെ ഫോളോ ചെയ്തോളൂ!! :ഡ് My profile: nostr:npub1dqcvgz20g2sn3venz47pxzjn2w6pf8xxs03vrrrwqp8z9lchce2ssj9fsy

നമ്മടെ റ്റ്വിറ്ററിന്റെ ഫൗണ്ടർ ജാക്ക് അണ്ണന്റെ അക്കൗണ്ട്: nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m

നൊസ്റ്റർ പ്രോട്ടോക്കോൾ ഡെവലപ്മെന്റിന്റെ ഒരു ലീഡ് - കൂടുതൽ കാര്യങ്ങൾ അറിയാൻ ഡെറിക്കിനെ ഫോളോ ചെയ്യാം: nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424

നൊസ്റ്റർ ഒരു സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ പ്ലാറ്റ്ഫോം എന്നതിലുപരി ഒരു ഇക്കോസിസ്റ്റം ആണ്.

വരും നാളുകളിൽ കൂടുതൽ വിവരങ്ങൾ എഴുതാം: 1. Technical details - How this thing runs 2. How Nostr has decoupled monetary transactions from a centralized authority? 3. Zapping 3. Nostr Implementation Possibilities (NIPs) * - This is the most interesting thing I liked in Nostr*

Browse more: 1. https://nostr.com/ 2. https://nostrapps.com/

@ 234035ec:edc3751d

I would like to preface this idea by stating that I am by no means a computer engineer and lack significant technical knowledge, and therefore may be overlooking significant obstacles to implementing this idea. My reason for writing this paper is in hopes that developers or others who are more "in the know" than me could provide feedback.

The Success of Polymarket

Over recent months, Polymarket has garnered many headlines—mainly for its accurate prediction markets surrounding the 2024 presidential election. On Polymarket, users can purchase futures contracts that will either pay out $1 in USDC at maturity if the prediction is correct or will become worthless if the prediction is incorrect. Market participants can freely trade these futures at the current price up until maturity, allowing for efficient price discovery.

We’ve known for quite some time that free markets are the most efficient way of pricing goods and services. Polymarket has now demonstrated just how effective they can be in pricing potential outcomes as well.

The issue I have with this application is that it is built on the Polygon network—a proof-of-stake side chain of Ethereum. Users are subject to KYC regulations and do not have the ability to create markets themselves. While the core idea is powerful, I believe it has been built on a foundation of sand. We now have the tools to build something similar—but much more decentralized, censorship-resistant, and sustainable.

A Bitcoin-Based Prediction Market

It seems to me that Chaumian eCash, in combination with Bitcoin and Nostr, could be used to create a truly decentralized prediction marketplace. For example, multiple eCash mints could issue tokens that represent specific potential outcomes. These tokens would be redeemable for 100 sats at a predetermined block height if the prediction is correct—or become irredeemable if the prediction is incorrect.

Redemption would be based on consensus from the chosen oracles—trusted Nostr Npubs—with strong reputations and proven track records. Anyone could create a market, and users could buy, sell, and trade eCash tokens privately. This approach preserves the power of markets while eliminating the need for custodians, KYC, or dependence on unreliable chains.

What we would have is a trust-minimized, privacy-preserving, Bitcoin-native prediction market that resists censorship and allows for true global participation. Feedback, critique, and collaboration are welcome.

Next Steps and Vision

The potential for system like this is immense. Not only would it enable peer-to-peer speculation on real-world outcomes, but it would also open the door to a more accurate reflection of public sentiment. With free market incentives driving truth-seeking behavior, these prediction markets could become powerful tools for gauging probabilities in politics, finance, sports, science, and beyond.

Each mint could specialize in a specific domain or geographic region, and users could choose the ones they trust—or even run their own. The competition between mints would drive reliability and transparency. By using Nostr for oracle communication and event creation, we keep the entire system open, composable, and censorship-resistant.

Markets could be created using a standardized Nostr event type. Resolution data could be posted and signed by oracles in a verifiable way, ensuring anyone can validate the outcome. All of this could be coordinated without a centralized authority, enabling pseudonymous participation from anyone with an internet connection and a Lightning wallet.

In the long run, this system could offer a viable alternative to corrupted media narratives, rigged polling, and centrally controlled information channels. It would be an open-source tool for discovering truth through economic incentives—without requiring trust in governments, corporations, or centralized platforms.

If this idea resonates with you, I encourage you to reach out, build on it, criticize it, or propose alternatives. This isn’t a product pitch—it’s a call to experiment, collaborate, and push the frontier of freedom-forward technologies.

Let’s build something that lasts.

Bitcoin is our base layer. Markets are our discovery engine. Nostr is our communication rail. Privacy is our defense. And truth is our goal.