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The MacOS security update summary is a reminder that laptops and desktops are incredibly compromised.

macOS Sequoia 15.4

Released March 31, 2025

Accessibility Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction.

CVE-2025-24202: Zhongcheng Li from IES Red Team of ByteDance

AccountPolicy Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges

Description: This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

CVE-2025-24234: an anonymous researcher

AirDrop Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to read arbitrary file metadata

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-24097: Ron Masas of BREAKPOINT.SH

App Store Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app may be able to access private information

Description: This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

CVE-2025-24276: an anonymous researcher

AppleMobileFileIntegrity Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24272: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)

AppleMobileFileIntegrity Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access protected user data

Description: A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions.

CVE-2025-24239: Wojciech Regula of SecuRing (wojciechregula.blog)

AppleMobileFileIntegrity Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app may be able to read or write to protected files

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-24233: Claudio Bozzato and Francesco Benvenuto of Cisco Talos.

AppleMobileFileIntegrity Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

Description: A privacy issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

CVE-2025-30443: Bohdan Stasiuk (@bohdan_stasiuk)

Audio Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory

Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2025-24244: Hossein Lotfi (@hosselot) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

Audio Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution

Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2025-24243: Hossein Lotfi (@hosselot) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

Authentication Services Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Password autofill may fill in passwords after failing authentication

Description: This issue was addressed through improved state management.

CVE-2025-30430: Dominik Rath

Authentication Services Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious website may be able to claim WebAuthn credentials from another website that shares a registrable suffix

Description: The issue was addressed with improved input validation.

CVE-2025-24180: Martin Kreichgauer of Google Chrome

Authentication Services Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app may be able to access a user's saved passwords

Description: This issue was addressed by adding a delay between verification code attempts.

CVE-2025-24245: Ian Mckay (@iann0036)

Automator Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access protected user data

Description: A permissions issue was addressed by removing vulnerable code and adding additional checks.

CVE-2025-30460: an anonymous researcher

BiometricKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination

Description: A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking.

CVE-2025-24237: Yutong Xiu

Calendar Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox

Description: A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.

CVE-2025-30429: Denis Tokarev (@illusionofcha0s)

Calendar Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox

Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24212: Denis Tokarev (@illusionofcha0s)

CloudKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app may be able to access private information

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24215: Kirin (@Pwnrin)

CoreAudio Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Parsing a file may lead to an unexpected app termination

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24163: Google Threat Analysis Group

CoreAudio Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Playing a malicious audio file may lead to an unexpected app termination

Description: An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation.

CVE-2025-24230: Hossein Lotfi (@hosselot) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

CoreMedia Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory

Description: This issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2025-24211: Hossein Lotfi (@hosselot) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

CoreMedia Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions.

CVE-2025-24236: Csaba Fitzl (@theevilbit) and Nolan Astrein of Kandji

CoreMedia Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory

Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2025-24190: Hossein Lotfi (@hosselot) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

CoreMedia Playback Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app may be able to access private information

Description: A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.

CVE-2025-30454: pattern-f (@pattern_F_)

CoreServices Description: This issue was addressed through improved state management.

CVE-2025-31191: Jonathan Bar Or (@yo_yo_yo_jbo) of Microsoft, and an anonymous researcher Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

CoreText Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory

Description: An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation.

CVE-2025-24182: Hossein Lotfi (@hosselot) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

Crash Reporter Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to gain root privileges

Description: A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation.

CVE-2025-24277: Csaba Fitzl (@theevilbit) of Kandji and Gergely Kalman (@gergely_kalman), and an anonymous researcher

curl Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An input validation issue was addressed

Description: This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.

CVE-2024-9681

Disk Images Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox

Description: A file access issue was addressed with improved input validation.

CVE-2025-24255: an anonymous researcher

DiskArbitration Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to gain root privileges

Description: A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation.

CVE-2025-30456: Gergely Kalman (@gergely_kalman)

DiskArbitration Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to gain root privileges

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-24267: an anonymous researcher

Dock Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app may be able to access private information

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-30455: Mickey Jin (@patch1t), and an anonymous researcher

Dock Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

Description: This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

CVE-2025-31187: Rodolphe BRUNETTI (@eisw0lf) of Lupus Nova

dyld Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Apps that appear to use App Sandbox may be able to launch without restrictions

Description: A library injection issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-30462: Pietro Francesco Tirenna, Davide Silvetti, Abdel Adim Oisfi of Shielder (shielder.com)

FaceTime Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

CVE-2025-30451: Kirin (@Pwnrin) and luckyu (@uuulucky)

FeedbackLogger Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: This issue was addressed with improved data protection.

CVE-2025-24281: Rodolphe BRUNETTI (@eisw0lf)

Focus Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-30439: Andr.Ess

Focus Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction.

CVE-2025-24283: Kirin (@Pwnrin)

Foundation Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access protected user data

Description: An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions on the system pasteboards.

CVE-2025-30461: an anonymous researcher

Foundation Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: The issue was resolved by sanitizing logging

CVE-2025-30447: LFY@secsys from Fudan University

Foundation Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service

Description: An uncontrolled format string issue was addressed with improved input validation.

CVE-2025-24199: Manuel Fernandez (Stackhopper Security)

GPU Drivers Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory

Description: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.

CVE-2025-30464: ABC Research s.r.o.

CVE-2025-24273: Wang Yu of Cyberserval

GPU Drivers Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to disclose kernel memory

Description: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.

CVE-2025-24256: Anonymous working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative, Murray Mike

Handoff Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: The issue was addressed with improved restriction of data container access.

CVE-2025-30463: mzzzz__

ImageIO Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Parsing an image may lead to disclosure of user information

Description: A logic error was addressed with improved error handling.

CVE-2025-24210: Anonymous working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

Installer Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to check the existence of an arbitrary path on the file system

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions.

CVE-2025-24249: YingQi Shi(@Mas0nShi) of DBAppSecurity's WeBin lab and Minghao Lin (@Y1nKoc)

Installer Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A sandboxed app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24229: an anonymous researcher

IOGPUFamily Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory

Description: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation.

CVE-2025-24257: Wang Yu of Cyberserval

IOMobileFrameBuffer Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to corrupt coprocessor memory

Description: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.

CVE-2025-30437: Ye Zhang (@VAR10CK) of Baidu Security

Kerberos Helper Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination or heap corruption

Description: A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2025-24235: Dave G.

Kernel Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access protected user data

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24204: Koh M. Nakagawa (@tsunek0h) of FFRI Security, Inc.

Kernel Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24203: Ian Beer of Google Project Zero

Kernel Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An attacker with user privileges may be able to read kernel memory

Description: A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2025-24196: Joseph Ravichandran (@0xjprx) of MIT CSAIL

LaunchServices Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious JAR file may bypass Gatekeeper checks

Description: This issue was addressed with improved handling of executable types.

CVE-2025-24148: Kenneth Chew

libarchive Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An input validation issue was addressed

Description: This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.

CVE-2024-48958

Libinfo Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A user may be able to elevate privileges

Description: An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation.

CVE-2025-24195: Paweł Płatek (Trail of Bits)

libnetcore Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may result in the disclosure of process memory

Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24194: an anonymous researcher

libxml2 Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Parsing a file may lead to an unexpected app termination

Description: This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.

CVE-2025-27113

CVE-2024-56171

libxpc Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox

Description: This issue was addressed through improved state management.

CVE-2025-24178: an anonymous researcher

libxpc Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission

Description: This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks.

CVE-2025-31182: Alex Radocea and Dave G. of Supernetworks, 风沐云烟(@binary_fmyy) and Minghao Lin(@Y1nKoc)

libxpc Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to gain elevated privileges

Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24238: an anonymous researcher

Mail Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: "Block All Remote Content" may not apply for all mail previews

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions.

CVE-2025-24172: an anonymous researcher

manpages Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks.

CVE-2025-30450: Pwn2car

Maps Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information

Description: A path handling issue was addressed with improved logic.

CVE-2025-30470: LFY@secsys from Fudan University

NetworkExtension Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to enumerate a user's installed apps

Description: This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks.

CVE-2025-30426: Jimmy

Notes Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A sandboxed app may be able to access sensitive user data in system logs

Description: A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

CVE-2025-24262: LFY@secsys from Fudan University

NSDocument Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app may be able to access arbitrary files

Description: This issue was addressed through improved state management.

CVE-2025-24232: an anonymous researcher

OpenSSH Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

Description: An injection issue was addressed with improved validation.

CVE-2025-24246: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)

PackageKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24261: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)

PackageKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24164: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)

PackageKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-30446: Pedro Tôrres (@t0rr3sp3dr0)

Parental Controls Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to retrieve Safari bookmarks without an entitlement check

Description: This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks.

CVE-2025-24259: Noah Gregory (wts.dev)

Photos Storage Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Deleting a conversation in Messages may expose user contact information in system logging

Description: A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction.

CVE-2025-30424: an anonymous researcher

Power Services Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox

Description: This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks.

CVE-2025-24173: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)

Python Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A remote attacker may be able to bypass sender policy checks and deliver malicious content via email

Description: This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.

CVE-2023-27043

RPAC Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

Description: The issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables.

CVE-2025-24191: Claudio Bozzato and Francesco Benvenuto of Cisco Talos

Safari Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Visiting a malicious website may lead to user interface spoofing

Description: The issue was addressed with improved UI.

CVE-2025-24113: @RenwaX23

Safari Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Visiting a malicious website may lead to address bar spoofing

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-30467: @RenwaX23

Safari Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A website may be able to access sensor information without user consent

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-31192: Jaydev Ahire

Safari Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A download's origin may be incorrectly associated

Description: This issue was addressed through improved state management.

CVE-2025-24167: Syarif Muhammad Sajjad

Sandbox Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access removable volumes without user consent

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-24093: Yiğit Can YILMAZ (@yilmazcanyigit)

Sandbox Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An input validation issue was addressed

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-30452: an anonymous researcher

Sandbox Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access protected user data

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-24181: Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e)

SceneKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to read files outside of its sandbox

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-30458: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)

Security Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A remote user may be able to cause a denial-of-service

Description: A validation issue was addressed with improved logic.

CVE-2025-30471: Bing Shi, Wenchao Li, Xiaolong Bai of Alibaba Group, Luyi Xing of Indiana University Bloomington

Security Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app acting as a HTTPS proxy could get access to sensitive user data

Description: This issue was addressed with improved access restrictions.

CVE-2025-24250: Wojciech Regula of SecuRing (wojciechregula.blog)

Share Sheet Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app may be able to dismiss the system notification on the Lock Screen that a recording was started

Description: This issue was addressed with improved access restrictions.

CVE-2025-30438: Halle Winkler, Politepix theoffcuts.org

Shortcuts Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A shortcut may be able to access files that are normally inaccessible to the Shortcuts app

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation.

CVE-2025-30465: an anonymous researcher

Shortcuts Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

Description: An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions.

CVE-2025-24280: Kirin (@Pwnrin)

Shortcuts Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A Shortcut may run with admin privileges without authentication

Description: An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management.

CVE-2025-31194: Dolf Hoegaerts

Shortcuts Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A shortcut may be able to access files that are normally inaccessible to the Shortcuts app

Description: This issue was addressed with improved access restrictions.

CVE-2025-30433: Andrew James Gonzalez

Siri Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: The issue was addressed with improved restriction of data container access.

CVE-2025-31183: Kirin (@Pwnrin), Bohdan Stasiuk (@bohdan_stasiuk)

Siri Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A sandboxed app may be able to access sensitive user data in system logs

Description: This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

CVE-2025-30435: K宝 (@Pwnrin) and luckyu (@uuulucky)

Siri Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

CVE-2025-24217: Kirin (@Pwnrin)

Siri Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: A privacy issue was addressed by not logging contents of text fields.

CVE-2025-24214: Kirin (@Pwnrin)

Siri Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to enumerate devices that have signed into the user's Apple Account

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-24248: Minghao Lin (@Y1nKoc) and Tong Liu@Lyutoon_ and 风(binary_fmyy) and F00L

Siri Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

Description: An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management.

CVE-2025-24205: YingQi Shi(@Mas0nShi) of DBAppSecurity's WeBin lab and Minghao Lin (@Y1nKoc)

Siri Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An attacker with physical access may be able to use Siri to access sensitive user data

Description: This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device.

CVE-2025-24198: Richard Hyunho Im (@richeeta) with routezero.security

SMB Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination

Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2025-24269: Alex Radocea of Supernetworks

SMB Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Mounting a maliciously crafted SMB network share may lead to system termination

Description: A race condition was addressed with improved locking.

CVE-2025-30444: Dave G.

SMB Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2025-24228: Joseph Ravichandran (@0xjprx) of MIT CSAIL

smbx Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An attacker in a privileged position may be able to perform a denial-of-service

Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2025-24260: zbleet of QI-ANXIN TianGong Team

Software Update Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

Description: A library injection issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-24282: Claudio Bozzato and Francesco Benvenuto of Cisco Talos

Software Update Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A user may be able to elevate privileges

Description: This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks.

CVE-2025-24254: Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e)

Software Update Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24231: Claudio Bozzato and Francesco Benvenuto of Cisco Talos

StickerKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to observe unprotected user data

Description: A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a protected location.

CVE-2025-24263: Cristian Dinca of "Tudor Vianu" National High School of Computer Science, Romania

Storage Management Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to enable iCloud storage features without user consent

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-24207: YingQi Shi (@Mas0nShi) of DBAppSecurity's WeBin lab, 风沐云烟 (binary_fmyy) and Minghao Lin (@Y1nKoc)

StorageKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to gain root privileges

Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-30449: Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e), and an anonymous researcher

StorageKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access protected user data

Description: This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks.

CVE-2025-24253: Mickey Jin (@patch1t), Csaba Fitzl (@theevilbit) of Kandji

StorageKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

Description: A race condition was addressed with additional validation.

CVE-2025-24240: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)

StorageKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences

Description: A race condition was addressed with additional validation.

CVE-2025-31188: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)

Summarization Services Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts

Description: A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

CVE-2025-24218: Kirin and FlowerCode, Bohdan Stasiuk (@bohdan_stasiuk)

System Settings Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access protected user data

Description: This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks.

CVE-2025-24278: Zhongquan Li (@Guluisacat)

System Settings Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app with root privileges may be able to access private information

Description: This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks.

CVE-2025-24242: Koh M. Nakagawa (@tsunek0h) of FFRI Security, Inc.

SystemMigration Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious app may be able to create symlinks to protected regions of the disk

Description: This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks.

CVE-2025-30457: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)

Voice Control Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to access contacts

Description: This issue was addressed with improved file handling.

CVE-2025-24279: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)

Web Extensions Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may gain unauthorized access to Local Network

Description: This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking.

CVE-2025-31184: Alexander Heinrich (@Sn0wfreeze), SEEMOO, TU Darmstadt & Mathy Vanhoef (@vanhoefm) and Jeroen Robben (@RobbenJeroen), DistriNet, KU Leuven

Web Extensions Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Visiting a website may leak sensitive data

Description: A script imports issue was addressed with improved isolation.

CVE-2025-24192: Vsevolod Kokorin (Slonser) of Solidlab

WebKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash

Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

WebKit Bugzilla: 285892

CVE-2025-24264: Gary Kwong, and an anonymous researcher

WebKit Bugzilla: 284055

CVE-2025-24216: Paul Bakker of ParagonERP

WebKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A type confusion issue could lead to memory corruption

Description: This issue was addressed with improved handling of floats.

WebKit Bugzilla: 286694

CVE-2025-24213: Google V8 Security Team

WebKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash

Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

WebKit Bugzilla: 286462

CVE-2025-24209: Francisco Alonso (@revskills), and an anonymous researcher

WebKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash

Description: A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

WebKit Bugzilla: 285643

CVE-2025-30427: rheza (@ginggilBesel)

WebKit Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: A malicious website may be able to track users in Safari private browsing mode

Description: This issue was addressed through improved state management.

WebKit Bugzilla: 286580

CVE-2025-30425: an anonymous researcher

WindowServer Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination

Description: A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2025-24247: PixiePoint Security

WindowServer Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to trick a user into copying sensitive data to the pasteboard

Description: A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

CVE-2025-24241: Andreas Hegenberg (folivora.AI GmbH)

Xsan Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination

Description: A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking.

CVE-2025-24266: an anonymous researcher

Xsan Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination

Description: An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.

CVE-2025-24265: an anonymous researcher

Xsan Available for: macOS Sequoia

Impact: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory

Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2025-24157: an anonymous researcher

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I was reading this passage last night:

…from that time when one came to a grain heap of twenty measures, there would be only ten; and when one came to the wine vat to draw fifty measures, there would be only twenty. I smote you and every work of your hands with blasting wind, mildew and hail; yet you did not come back to Me,’ declares the Lord. ‘Do consider from this day onward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month; from the day when the temple of the Lord was founded, consider: Is the seed still in the barn? Even including the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate and the olive tree, it has not borne fruit. Yet from this day on I will bless you.’ ” (Haggai 2:16-19) {emphasis mine}

Why were bad things happening to the Israelites? Because they were not following God. Why did God allow these difficult situations to occur? Because God was calling them back to Himself.

This made me think of several times lately, when I had written about Christians going through hard times, that fellow believers had tried to kindly correct me implying that God would not allow these painful things to happen to believers. They were trying to defend God’s honor, but instead they were degrading God. If God is not in control of everything, then either God is unable to protect His own from harm because of sin or bad things happened accidentally and God ignored the injustice. Saying God was not in control of allowing every hardship is either saying God isn’t strong enough, isn’t smart enough, or isn’t loving enough. The God I serve is omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, and love incarnate. He also didn’t promise us easy, pleasant lives, but did promise that good would come out of every situation.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

When Jesus walked on earth and some people said they wanted to follow Him, His response was not what we would expect:

And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it. For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory, and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. (Luke 9:23-26) {emphasis mine}

When one particular man said that he would follow Jesus anywhere, Jesus responded this way.

As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” (Luke 9:57-58) {emphasis mine}

Jesus was brutally honest that following Him would not be easy or comfortable. Following Jesus is more likely to lead to hardship and persecution that prosperity and comfort.

“Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another. Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many. Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved. This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. (Matthew 24:9-14) {emphasis mine}

Of course God isn’t putting us through hardship to torture us. He is putting us in situations to grow our faith and dependence on Him, i.e. Abraham. He is putting us in situations where we can minister to others, i.e. Joseph. He is using us as examples of faith to others, i.e. Job. Any hardship has an eternal purpose. Sometimes we can see it (at least eventually) if we are looking for God’s will and plan. Sometime we won’t see what He was accomplishing until we get to heaven. Still we need to trust God through it all, knowing His plan is perfect.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,\ neither are your ways my ways,”\ declares the Lord.

“As the heavens are higher than the earth,\ so are my ways higher than your ways\ and my thoughts than your thoughts.

As the rain and the snow\ come down from heaven,\ and do not return to it\ without watering the earth\ and making it bud and flourish,\ so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,\ so is my word that goes out from my mouth:\ It will not return to me empty,\ but will accomplish what I desire\ and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:8-11) {emphasis mine}

God understands how hard it is to understand what He is accomplishing. We live in the here and now while He is outside time and space and therefore has a heavenly and eternal perspective that we will never truly have this side of heaven. He has told us how the story ends, so that we can have peace and trust Him through whatever circumstances He has blessed us.

Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? Behold, an hour is coming, and has already come, for you to be scattered, each to his own home, and to leave Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:31-33) {emphasis mine}

In fact, Jesus made this so clear that His disciples rejoiced in persecution they received due to obeying Him and sharing His word.

They took his advice; and after calling the apostles in, they flogged them and ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and then released them. So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. (Acts 5:40-41) {emphasis mine}

Peter specifically warns believers to expect trials and hardship.

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And,

“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,\ what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. (1 Peter 4:12-19) {emphasis mine}

Paul writes about begging God to take away a health issue. Eventually he accepted it as part of God’s plan for his life and boasted gladly in his hardship.

…Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:7b-10) {emphasis mine}

No matter what hardships we experience in life, whether poverty or persecution or poor health or loss of a loved one or any other hardship, God is with us working everything for our good.

Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Just as it is written,

“For Your sake we are being put to death all day long;\ We were considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” **But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:35-39) {emphasis mine}

I like to look at the story of Joseph as an example of God’s extraordinary plan in the life of a faithful believer. Joseph trusted and honored God. God had a plan for Joseph to be used to save the lives of his family and the people of the Middle East from famine, but God didn’t just instantly put Joseph in a position of power to help. He prepared Joseph and slowly moved him to where he needed to be.

First Josephs brothers wanted to kill him out of jealousy, but God used greed to get them to sell Joseph as a slave instead. He orchestrated the right slave traders to walk by at the right time so that Joseph would wind up in the house of Potiphar, the Pharaoh’s guard.

Then when Joseph acted honorably towards God, his master, and his master’s wife, Joseph was sent to jail for years. I’m sure Joseph was wondering why God would send him to prison for doing what was right, but it put him into the presence of the cupbearer of Pharaoh. A long time after correctly interpreting the cup bearer’s dream, Joseph was called up to interpret Pharaoh’s dream, put in charge of the famine preparation and became second in command after Pharaoh. Joseph, after years of slavery and jail time, was now the second most powerful man in the Middle East, if not the world. God had a plan, but it was hard to see until its completion.

In the same way, Job lost his wealth, his children, his health, and his reputation, but remember that Satan had to get God’s permission before anything could be done to hurt Job. So many people today are blessed by seeing Job’s response to hardship and loss, by seeing Job’s faith, his struggle, and his submission to God’s plan. In this case God even gives Job more after this time of testing than he had before.

When we experience hardship we need to know that God has a plan for our life. It may be something amazing here on Earth. It may be souls won for Christ. It may be to prepare us for heaven. Whatever the case, it is for our good.

We don’t need to be ashamed that God would allow hardship. We grow most when we experience hardship. Our light shines brightest in darkness.

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!\ How unsearchable his judgments,\ and his paths beyond tracing out!\ “Who has known the mind of the Lord?\ Or who has been his counselor?”\ “Who has ever given to God,\ that God should repay them?”\ For from him and through him and for him are all things.\ To him be the glory forever! Amen. (Romans 11:33-36)

Trust Jesus

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O Bitcoin e as criptomoedas surgiram como uma alternativa descentralizada ao sistema financeiro tradicional. No entanto, no Brasil, o Sistema Financeiro Nacional (SFN) tem adotado medidas para controlar e limitar a exposição de investidores e instituições a esses ativos. Neste artigo, exploraremos as principais resoluções e regulamentações que restringem o investimento em Bitcoin no país.

O Posicionamento do Banco Central do Brasil (Bacen)

O Banco Central do Brasil (Bacen) e outros órgãos reguladores, como a Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), têm adotado uma postura cautelosa em relação às criptomoedas.

Resolução Bacen nº 4.753/2021

• Proíbe que instituições financeiras ofereçam serviços de criptomoedas em suas carteiras sem autorização prévia.
• Restringe bancos e corretoras de operarem diretamente com criptoativos, limitando sua integração ao sistema financeiro tradicional.

Comunicado do Bacen sobre Riscos das Criptomoedas

• O Bacen já emitiu alertas sobre os riscos de volatilidade, fraudes e falta de garantias em investimentos em Bitcoin.
• Recomenda que investidores tratem criptomoedas como ativos de alto risco.

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A CVM e as Restrições a Fundos de Investimento em Bitcoin

A CVM tem sido mais restritiva que o Bacen em relação a produtos financeiros baseados em criptomoedas.

Deliberação CVM nº 175/2022

• Proíbe fundos de investimento no exterior (FIE) de alocarem mais de 10% do patrimônio em criptomoedas.
• Impede que fundos multimercados brasileiros tenham exposição direta a Bitcoin e outras criptomoedas.

Instrução CVM nº 555/2021

• Estabelece que ETFs de Bitcoin não podem ser comercializados no Brasil sem aprovação expressa da CVM.
• Até hoje, nenhum ETF de criptomoeda foi aprovado no país.

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Tributação e Controles da Receita Federal

Além das restrições do Bacen e da CVM, a Receita Federal impõe regras rígidas para transações em Bitcoin:

Instrução Normativa RFB nº 1.888/2019

• Obriga declaração de todas as operações em criptomoedas acima de R$ 35 mil por mês.
• Tributa ganhos de capital em criptomoedas em 15% a 22,5%, dependendo do valor.

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O Bitcoin Sob Vigilância do SFN

O Sistema Financeiro Nacional tem adotado medidas para limitar a adoção em massa do Bitcoin, seja por meio de regulamentações rígidas, restrições a fundos ou alertas sobre riscos.

Enquanto o mercado de criptomoedas cresce globalmente, no Brasil ainda há um cenário de cautela e controle, com o SFN buscando evitar que criptomoedas desafiem a hegemonia do sistema financeiro tradicional.

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You can follow the work in progress here in this pull request https://github.com/nostrver-se/nostr-php/pull/68 on Github.

Before my 3-month break (Dec/Jan/Feb) working on Nostr-PHP I started with the NIP-19 integration in October '24. Encoding and decoding the simple prefixes (npub, nsec and note) was already done in the first commits.

Learn more about NIP-19 here: https://nips.nostr.com/19 

TLV's

Things were getting more complicated with the other prefixes / identifiers defined in NIP-19:

• nevent
• naddr
• nprofile

This is because these identifiers contain (optional) metadata called Type-Lenght-Value aka TLV's.

When sharing a profile or an event, an app may decide to include relay information and other metadata such that other apps can locate and display these entities more easily.
For these events, the contents are a binary-encoded list of _TLV_ (type-length-value), with _T_ and _L_ being 1 byte each (_uint8_, i.e. a number in the range of 0-255), and _V_ being a sequence of bytes of the size indicated by _L_.

These possible standardized TLV types are:

• 0: special
  • depends on the bech32 prefix:
    • for nprofile it will be the 32 bytes of the profile public key
    • for nevent it will be the 32 bytes of the event id
    • for naddr, it is the identifier (the "d" tag) of the event being referenced. For normal replaceable events use an empty string.
• 1: relay
  • for nprofile, nevent and  naddr, optionally, a relay in which the entity (profile or event) is more likely to be found, encoded as ascii
  • this may be included multiple times
• 2: author
  • for naddr, the 32 bytes of the pubkey of the event
  • for nevent, optionally, the 32 bytes of the pubkey of the event
• 3: kind
  • for naddr, the 32-bit unsigned integer of the kind, big-endian
  • for nevent, optionally, the 32-bit unsigned integer of the kind, big-endian

These identifiers are formatted as bech32 strings, but are much longer than the package bitwasp/bech32 (used in the library) for can handle for encoding and decoding. The bech32 strings handled by bitwasp/bech32 are limited to a maximum length of 90 characters.

Thanks to the effort of others (nostr:npub1636uujeewag8zv8593lcvdrwlymgqre6uax4anuq3y5qehqey05sl8qpl4 and nostr:npub1efz8l77esdtpw6l359sjvakm7azvyv6mkuxphjdk3vfzkgxkatrqlpf9s4) during my break, some contributions are made (modifiying the bech32 package supporting much longer strings, up to a max of 5000 characters). At this moment, I'm integrating this (mostly copy-pasting the stuff and refactoring the code):

• https://github.com/nostrver-se/nostr-php/issues/74
• https://github.com/nostriphant/nip-19

So what's next?

• NIP-19 code housekeeping + refactoring
• Prepare a new release with NIP-19 integration
• Create documentation page how to use NIP-19 on https://nostr-php.dev

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I've always loved Westbrook. He plays so hard and does things through sheer force of will that no one else has ever been able to do. He's also the last guy you want on the court at the end of close games.

No one has ever so reliably made poor choices in late game, or even just end of clock, situations. Here are some highlights from the epic Nuggets vs T-Wolves game, which Russ completely blew at the end.

https://youtu.be/rgtzQxRpH6c

I've said before that I think Russ' career +/- would be 4 points higher if coaches had never let him play at the ends of quarters. Translation for non-analytics nerds: Russ has blown virtually every final possession throughout his entire career. It's unbelievable.

Is there anyone I'm overlooking as a worse clutch performer?

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/932077

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The following script try, using nak, to find out the last ten people who have followed a target_pubkey, sorted by the most recent. It's possibile to shorten search_timerange to speed up the search.

```

!/usr/bin/env fish

Target pubkey we're looking for in the tags

set target_pubkey "6e468422dfb74a5738702a8823b9b28168abab8655faacb6853cd0ee15deee93"

set current_time (date +%s) set search_timerange (math $current_time - 600) # 24 hours = 86400 seconds

set pubkeys (nak req --kind 3 -s $search_timerange wss://relay.damus.io/ wss://nos.lol/ 2>/dev/null | \ jq -r --arg target "$target_pubkey" ' select(. != null and type == "object" and has("tags")) | select(.tags[] | select(.[0] == "p" and .[1] == $target)) | .pubkey ' | sort -u)

if test -z "$pubkeys" exit 1 end

set all_events "" set extended_search_timerange (math $current_time - 31536000) # One year

for pubkey in $pubkeys echo "Checking $pubkey" set events (nak req --author $pubkey -l 5 -k 3 -s $extended_search_timerange wss://relay.damus.io wss://nos.lol 2>/dev/null | \ jq -c --arg target "$target_pubkey" ' select(. != null and type == "object" and has("tags")) | select(.tags[][] == $target) ' 2>/dev/null)

set count (echo "$events" | jq -s 'length')

if test "$count" -eq 1
    set all_events $all_events $events
end

end

if test -n "$all_events" echo -e "Last people following $target_pubkey:" echo -e ""

set sorted_events (printf "%s\n" $all_events | jq -r -s '
unique_by(.id) |
sort_by(-.created_at) |
.[] | @json
')

for event in $sorted_events
    set npub (echo $event | jq -r '.pubkey' | nak encode npub)
    set created_at (echo $event | jq -r '.created_at')
    if test (uname) = "Darwin"
        set follow_date (date -r "$created_at" "+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M")
    else
        set follow_date (date -d @"$created_at" "+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M")
    end
    echo "$follow_date - $npub"
end

end ```

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We value sovereignty, privacy and security when accessing online content, using several tools to achieve this, like open protocols, open OSes, open software products, Tor and VPNs.

The problem

Talking about our social presence, we can manually build up our follower list (social graph), pick a Nostr client that is respectful of our preferences on what to show and how, but with the standard following mechanism, our main feed is public, so everyone can actually snoop what we are interested in, and what is supposable that we read daily.

The solution

Nostr has a simple solution for this necessity: encrypted lists. Lists are what they appear, a collection of people or interests (but they can also group much other stuff, see NIP-51). So we can create lists with contacts that we don't have in our main social graph; these lists can be used primarily to create dedicated feeds, but they could have other uses, for example, related to monitoring. The interesting thing about lists is that they can also be encrypted, so unlike the basic following list, which is always public, we can hide the lists' content from others. The implications are obvious: we can not only have a more organized way to browse content, but it is also really private one.

One might wonder what use can really be made of private lists; here are some examples:

• Browse “can't miss” content from users I consider a priority;
• Supervise competitors or adversarial parts;
• Monitor sensible topics (tags);
• Following someone without being publicly associated with them, as this may be undesirable;

The benefits in terms of privacy as usual are not only related to the casual, or programmatic, observer, but are also evident when we think of how many bots scan our actions to profile us.

The current state

Unfortunately, lists are not widely supported by Nostr clients, and encrypted support is a rarity. Often the excuse to not implement them is that they are harder to develop, since they require managing the encryption stuff (NIP-44). Nevertheless, developers have an easier option to start offering private lists: give the user the possibility to simply mark them as local-only, and never push them to the relays. Even if the user misses the sync feature, this is sufficient to create a private environment.

To date, as far as I know, the best client with list management is Gossip, which permits to manage both encrypted and local-only lists.

Beg your Nostr client to implement private lists!

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April 2, 2025

Let’s be real: to-do lists are supposed to make life easier, but more often than not, they just stress us out. You write down everything you need to do—work tasks, personal errands, that call you’ve been meaning to make—and suddenly, your list is a mile long. Instead of feeling in control, you’re overwhelmed, staring at a jumble of tasks with no clear sense of where to start. So, why do most to-do lists increase stress, and how can we fix it? The answer lies in timing.

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The Stress Trap of Traditional To-Do Lists

Most to-do lists fail because they simply dump every task you need to do without any sense of priority or timing. Imagine having:

• “Finish project report” next to “Call Mom” next to “Fix car issue”

Without guidance on when to tackle each task, your brain is left to endlessly loop through all the items—worrying that you’ll forget something or miss a deadline. This is partly due to the Zeigarnik Effect, a psychological phenomenon where unfinished tasks linger in your mind and create tension until they’re completed.

When your list is a chaotic mix of urgent and non-urgent tasks, that tension turns into stress. You either freeze up or end up procrastinating. Plus, seeing tasks you can’t act on yet—like an evening errand when it’s only 9 AM—makes your list feel unmanageable, which kills motivation.

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Timing: The Game-Changer for Stress-Free Productivity

What if your to-do list didn’t just tell you what to do, but also when to do it? By assigning each task a specific time window based on its urgency, you can focus on what’s relevant right now and let the rest wait their turn. This approach:

• Reduces mental clutter: You see only the tasks you need to work on immediately.
• Eases stress: Fewer irrelevant tasks mean less overwhelm.
• Provides a clear path forward: You know exactly what to do next, making your day more manageable and progress more satisfying.

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How Task4Us Uses Timing to Reduce Stress

At Task4Us, we’ve built our platform around the idea of timing with our 2-5 concept. Here’s how it works:

• Assign Time Units:
  Every task gets a time unit—days, weeks, or months—based on its urgency.

• Example: “Submit a project draft” might be set as a daily task, while “catch up with friends” might be a weekly task.

• Act Within a 2-5 Window:
  The 2-5 Rule ensures you act on a task within 2 to 5 of its time units. This rhythm ensures you’re working on tasks at the optimal moment—neither too early nor too late.

• Fix Mode for Date-Specific Tasks:
  For tasks with a fixed due date (like birthdays or deadlines), Fix Mode ensures the task climbs your list as the date approaches, becoming your top task on the day.

• Mobile Optimization:
  With our recent mobile updates, you can manage your tasks on the go, even on small screens, with a clean, easy-to-use design.

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Take Control of Your To-Do List

By shifting the focus from merely listing tasks to timing them correctly, you can break the cycle of overwhelm and procrastination. Instead of a never-ending list of tasks, you’re guided to work on the right task at the right time—and that makes all the difference.

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Now, tell me—what’s one task you’ve been postponing for no reason? Share your story in the comments and let’s motivate each other to get it done!

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Wenn irgendein weltpolitisches Thema auf den Tisch kommt, wird zumeist erst einmal gefragt, ob du dafür oder dagegen bist und auf welcher Seite du dich befindest. Das macht es einfacher, dich als Freund oder Feind einzusortieren. So wird das Leben übersichtlicher und man muss nicht in die Tiefe gehen und sich mit lästigen Details auseinandersetzen. Man muss auch nicht verreisen um sich ein Bild zu machen. Dafür gibt es ja die Tagesschau. Klassisches Beispiel: Ich war vor Kurzem mit einigen Freunden essen. Einer berichtete entsetzt: „Der Putin hat die Heimatstadt von Selenski angegriffen!“

Ich versuchte mir das bildlich vorzustellen und kam zu dem Schluss, das „der Putin“ wahrscheinlich Verstärkung dabei hatte. Und ausgerechnet nachdem Trump und dessen Flügelmann Vance den armen Wolodymyr rund gemacht hatten, greift der böse Imperator dessen Heimatstadt an. Das ist fies! Das macht „der Putin“ wahrscheinlich immer so, wenn er jemandem eins auswischen will. Die Heimatstadt angreifen! Ganz gleich, ob es strategisch gerade Sinn macht oder nicht. "Der Putin" ist halt ein Teufel.

Telegramkanal RBM

Radio Berliner Morgenröte auf X

Ich denke viele gucken einfach zu viele qualitativ minderwertige Spielfilme und können Fiktion und Realität nicht mehr voneinander unterscheiden. Möglicherweise meinen sie auch, weil sie die Handlung eines Kriegsfilmes gerafft haben, verstehen sie einen Krieg.

https://www.eisbrenner.de/produkt-kategorie/buch/

https://befreiung.org/

Mein Gesprächspartner Tino Eisbrenner hat keine Sightseeing Tour durch Moskau gemacht, sondern ist in Land und Leute regelrecht eingetaucht. Außerdem kommt seine Schwiegermutter aus Russland. Da ist man dem ganzen auch menschlich viel näher und bekommt man ganz andere Einblicke als die, die einem von der Tagesschau gewährt werden. Tino ist als Friedensmusiker viel im Osten unterwegs, unter anderem auch in Georgien, Weißrussland und auf der Krim. Er spricht mit Politikern, Künstlern, Journalisten, Taxifahrern und Dissidenten. Und viele fragen ihn: „Was ist eigentlich mit den Deutschen los?“ Gute Frage! Was ist eigentlich mit uns los? Wir senden unsere Volksvertreter in die Welt hinaus, damit sie Staatsoberhäuptern aus Ländern - die um ein Vielfaches umfangreicher an Fläche und Einwohnerzahl sind und eine komplett andere Kulturgeschichte haben - damit sie denen erklären können wie man seinen Job macht. Wahrscheinlich in dem irrwitzigen Glauben, dass sie selbst ihren Job tadellos und vorbildlich ausführen.

Spenden nehmen wir entweder mit dem Paypal Button am Ende unserer Webseite https://radio-berliner-morgenroete.de/ oder per Überweisung aufs Bankkonto: DE93 1001 1001 2624 3740 74 entgegen.

Wir sind aber nicht nur verantwortlich für unsere politische Führung, sondern auch für unseren Umgang miteinander. Denn im „Großen“ gilt dasselbe wie im „Kleinen“! Man sollte erst mal bei sich selbst schauen wo es hakt und dann miteinander ins Gespräch gehen. Der Mangel an Realitätssinn und Konfliktfähigkeit zieht sich durch alle Schichten unserer Bevölkerung. Deswegen sagt Radio Berliner Morgenröte: „Wenn ihr Frieden wollt, fangt in Deutschland an und wenn ihr euch eine Meinung über Russland oder China bilden wollt, dann fahrt einfach mal dorthin und redet mit den Leuten, So wie Tino. Mir hat es riesig Spaß gemacht, ihm zuzuhören.

Weiterer Buchtipp – Ausgegendert

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e5qbg23gz6mru9zz/Tino_Eisbrenner9tbpx.mp3

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When selling goods or services, you might want to consider using an auction format to maximize your profits and customer satisfaction. For those of us that don't know, selling through auction is the way where the price of the item is determined by the bids of the buyers, rather than by the seller. It's an interesting approach when trying to attract more buyers and generate more exposure. It can generate a buzz around your item and business, drawing attention from potential buyers who might not otherwise be interested, with any healthier word-of-mouth marketing and social media sharing.

Lately I've been reserching on this topic, thinking on how it could be implemented here on SN. Exploring other forums with more and fewer functionalities, have noticed that some really dive in with years of experience, trust build systems and the ability to offer this service with honesty and confidence. It's curious to see how all this started back in Babylon around 500 B.C., with brides as earliest known auctions “items” sold to grooms through descending bids. I'll leave you to research and discover why. Hopefully, ~AGORA auctions will be less problematic!

How do we reach Online Auctions perfection

Firstly, I want to give you some history about “remote” auctions and how they have been evolving together with technological innovations. When TV and telephones were widely adopted in the west early in the late 80s, Nigel Myers, Director for Cox Automotive, describes the shifting mindset towards technology as: “a time when people were really beginning to grasp what technology could do and that traditional ways of working were going to be challenged. We adopted the view that we must embrace these emerging technologies before our competitors. We considered it essential to remain at the forefront of the industry.”

AuctionVision in 1991 was the industry’s first successful intent into “virtual auctions”, it offered the ability to buy and sell vehicles remotely for the very first time via satellite television. It revolutionized the industry that had remained largely the same for decades and provided the foundations for what we know as online auctions today. Anyone familiar with the telethon events that were popular in the 80s and 90s can picture the scene[^1].

These auctions eventually moved and take more and more place through text-based groups and discussion lists. Yes, those times when cool UIs were not a thing, and one had to connect through the telephone line. Despite the technological challenges, such trades witnessed a huge popularity in those days and seeing the flourishing success of online trading, entrepreneurs began to realize the tremendous potential of online auctions. They understood the global reach online auction markets could have.

<sub>Ebay's AuctionWeb.com website launch in 1996</sub>

It was in 1995 that the first simple online auction website was made available by Pierre Omidyar, In September 1997, the portal was officially renamed from AuctionWeb.com to eBay.com.[^2] Being the first such venture in the market, eBay had many advantages, which they utilized fully quickly becaming the biggest player in this industry. They have maintained their reputation till today, however, various websites soon came up and emerged as strong competitors to eBay. The leading competitors were Yahoo! Auctions and Amazon.com. Today we see an explosion of auction' website that cover specific markets, from cars to RE, art, clothes, snickers, Pokémon's cards , NFTs and who know how many more.

The various Auctions Formats

Together with technological evolution, auctions have been adapting and evolving to market request satisfying specific needs. Let's break down the various types of auctions formats to evaluate which one could be better suited for the AGORA marketplace.

English Auction

Running with ascending bids, this is the most known and adopted worldwide. An initial value is usually defined by the auctioneer as a starting bid, meaning no less than that amount will be accepted. Bidders openly compete by raising the price with bids until the highest bid wins.

It's one of the oldest formats, dating back to ancient Rome (literally called auctus), where soldiers auctioned war loot. Modern English auctions quickly evolved in 17th-century England for antiques and art: the Mona Lisa was almost sold in 1959 but was withdrawn when bidding stalled at $5 million (a fraction of its value today).

I see this as a perfect match for our case, as it's the easiest to run manually, bids could be simply public comments for the auctioneer to easily track progress and evaluate the winner. It could be left open until no one else set more bids, or ending on a defied time set as deadline.

Dutch Auction

It is not a case, it runs with descending bids. Named as Dutch auction because it was firstly adopted in 17th-cetury's Holland to sell big quantities of perishable items like tulip bulbs (yes, that tulip mania), that if not sold quickly would end up being unsellable. The auctioneer, in this case, sets an intentionally high initial price, bids value were publicly dropped until a buyer screamed “Mij!” (Mine! in English) to confirm interest and stop the auctioneer lowering the price more to have more bidders interested.

Today, tech helps with that: digital clocks sync with global logistics. Flowers bought by 10 AM are shipped by noon and sold in NYC by the next day. The Aalsmeer complex is 1.6 million m² (≈200 soccer fields)[^3]. Forklifts zip through 100+ km of corridors, selling over 12 billion flowers a year. Nearly 80% of global flowers, with some lots dropping from €10 to €0.50 in minutes when bidders sense oversupply. They are also called Clock Auction, as the price drops by the second. Bidders just need to simply press a button and get the item.

<sub>Auction board from the Aalsmeer in Holland</sub>

This would be a bit harder to run here, as it would be the auctioneer making lower and lower offers in the in comments. Bidders stay unnotably silent until interested. But the Auctioner couls also be the only spectator... Fun Fact: Google’s 2004 IPO tried a Dutch auction to “democratize” share pricing, it was probably more a sealed-bid auction, but anyway, some say it wasn't a success.

Sealed-Bid Auction

First higher price win: due to this nature, it's probably obvious, it was popularized by governments, specifically for procurement contracts. For example, the U.S. Treasury Inc. has used it since the 1800s to sell bonds to bidders that privately submit offers.

The auctioneer reserve the right to close receiving offers at a certain time, or when enough offers have been received to be able to select the highest(s) or the most interesting one(s). As you can understand, bidders often suffer the winner’s curse, most of the time ending up overpaying due to the secrecy detail.

We cannot sto auctionees from posting these, but from a bidder or buyer perspective, I'd advise avoiding the participation on this format on SN. It is much riskier for the bidder and definitely doesn't much our value of transparency. Just mentioning as it is part of my research.

Vickrey Auction (Second-Price Sealed Bid)

Similar to the Sealed-bid auction, with the only difference that the winner pays the second-highest bid, for example, if you bid 0.05 BTC, and next highest is 0.04 BTC, you win the auction, but you pay 0.04 BTC. This approach, born as improvement of the previous one, incentivize to bid the true max value without penalty for honesty.

Named after William Vickrey, a Nobel-winning economist who designed it in 1961 to incentivize a more truthful bidding format. A practical example are the Government (again) Spectrum Sales, where FCC uses Vickrey-inspired formats to allocate radio frequencies more fairly and try to avoid bid inflation. Good fit for stackers? Definitely not!

Other Formats & Variations

Along the centuries, auctions have evolved. Those mentioned above are the most common and adopted. Other really specific formats have been designed to fit specific markets or occasions. For example, Silent Auctions are an English Auction's variation, with the only difference that bids are anonymously offered in writing. Mostly used for fundraising and Ads placements, where the bidders prefer to keep certain levels of privacy.

Penny (or Incremental) Auction is one where participants pay (historically was just 1 penny to join in, from here the name of the format) to place bids. The timer resets with each bid. Highly risky when applied to online auctions because bidders need to pay for participating. I'll avoid mentioning controversies and scams in history related to this format. Just note down that, to participate, you must really know and have full trust in the auctioneer or the people selling the items.

Reserve Auction is where the seller or auctioneer sets a hidden minimum price; if unmet, the item will remain unsold. This could fit here: an auctioneer maybe just need to clearly state “Reserve Met” or “Reserve NOT met” publicly to close the auction, without the need to publicly disclose it in the initial post.

Here a simpler table comparison with evaluation criteria for possible SN'~AGORA implementation | <sub>Format</sub> | <sub>Transparency</sub> | <sub>Trust Needed</sub> | <sub>Complexity</sub> | <sub>Fraud Risk</sub> | <sub>SN Feasibility</sub> | <sub>Best For</sub> |
|------------------------|------------------|-------------------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|---------------------------------|
| <sub>English</sub> | <sub>High</sub> | <sub>Low</sub> | <sub>Low</sub> | <sub>Moderate</sub> | <sub>✅ High</sub> | <sub>Common goods</sub> |
| <sub>No-Reserve</sub> | <sub>High</sub> | <sub>Low</sub> | <sub>Low</sub> | <sub>High*</sub> | <sub>✅ High</sub> | <sub>Quick sales, liquidations</sub> |
| <sub>Reserve</sub> | <sub>High</sub> | <sub>Medium†</sub> | <sub>Low</sub> | <sub>Low</sub> | <sub>✅ High</sub> | <sub>High-value/rare items</sub> |
| <sub>Dutch</sub> | <sub>Medium</sub> | <sub>High‡</sub> | <sub>High</sub> | <sub>Moderate</sub> | <sub>⚠️ Medium</sub> | <sub>Bulk items, time-sensitive sales</sub> |
| <sub>Silent</sub> | <sub>Medium</sub> | <sub>Medium</sub> | <sub>Low</sub> | <sub>Moderate</sub> | <sub>✅ High</sub> | <sub>Charity, small-scale auctions</sub> |
| <sub>Sealed-Bid</sub> | <sub>Low</sub> | <sub>Very High</sub> | <sub>Medium</sub> | <sub>High</sub> | <sub>❌ Low</sub> | <sub>Private sales (niche use)</sub> |
| <sub>Vickrey</sub> | <sub>Low</sub> | <sub>Very High</sub> | <sub>High</sub> | <sub>High</sub> | <sub>❌ Low</sub> | <sub>Theory-driven experiments</sub> |
| <sub>Penny</sub> | <sub>High</sub> | <sub>Very High</sub> | <sub>Very High</sub> | <sub>Very High</sub> | <sub>❌ Low</sub> | <sub>(Avoid – predatory by design)</sub> |
Notes: - *No-Reserve: High fraud risk if starting bid is too low. - †Reserve: Transparency is higher if the reserve is disclosed upfront. - ‡Dutch: Requires strict timekeeping.

Would the AGORA succeed?

The challenge to run and monitor auctions on SN still unsolved, at least for me. Considering there's not yet a publicly available rating to identify users' trust within the community, nor a private messaging or escrow service, I'll try my best to find the right matches and offer few options to inspire stackers.

With further research, and I'll put together a draft guide to see what you all think about it. Ideally, receive feedback and together make this happening, fostering a more free and open market incentivizing a wider bitcoin circular economy.

Thanks for reading until here, hope you find it entertaining. I'll leave you with an ending fun fact: In the 1800s, cattle auctions in Dodge City in Kansas used English-style bids, with cowboys literally shouting offers. Deals were sealed with a handshake and whiskey!

[^1]: Manheim at 100: How virtual auctions revolutionized the industry in the 90s Written by Manheim Content Team - 19/07/2021 - https://www.manheim.co.uk/news/2021/manheim-100-how-virtual-auctions-revolutionised-the-industry-in-the-90s [^2]: From the Web Design Museum, AuctionWeb in 1996 https://www.webdesignmuseum.org/gallery/ebay-1996 [^3]: Royal FloraHolland Flower Auction https://www.visitaalsmeer.nl/en/location/royal-floraholland-flower-auction/

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/931997

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Physical prototyping

3D printers have evolved as useful tools for rapid prototyping of physical products for inspiration and demonstration purposes.

Nowadays people also use them for hobbyist endeavors. They create nice little items for pure enjoyment or very simple substitution parts that can be used regardless of industrial precision and material limitations.

Prototypers of Ideas

Similarly with LLMs, you can bounce ideas off them to better understand your own thinking and also let them generate variations of ideas. They provide inspiration, summaries, and proof-of-concept boilerplates. They are rapid prototypers for and of your ideas, creating a feedback loop.

However, to use LLMs successfully, people must understand that LLMs cannot and will never discover key insights. They are not creative in a human sense, just like 3D printers cannot produce a real car.

From engineering to art and business ideas, people use tools for almost all phases. The key innovation of LLMs is that they offer an effective tool to iterate faster in the ideation phase.

And yes, that's true of coding too. The code that LLMs generate is not production-ready, but it is a good starting point. Beware of using the prototype as the final product, as it will inevitably backfire. Use LLMs where their high-frequency but low-quality output is justified. Situations where low-quality boilerplate makes sense include experiments and other instances like code snippets, text summaries, sketches, demo videos, mockups, etc.

So, take your key idea and start the conversation. Apply critical thinking to identify where the answers lack important aspects and make mistakes, but most importantly, learn how to formulate your questions better.

Economic Impact

3D printers lower the barrier to entry in the manufacturing of physical products. LLMs, on the other hand, lower the barrier to generating useful ideas. That is to say, they lower the barrier to produce anything and everything because ideas are the basis of any product. This has a deflationary impact and, in my estimation, will further lower the need for mediocre, unimaginative people across the board. It's the bureaucrats' nightmare.

Another impactful aspect of LLMs is that they are very effective learning tools, just like 3D printers. Learning in a feedback loop used to be available only by hiring a human. Now that is one prompt and a few sats away.

Progress

LLMs need "quality data" to improve, i.e., more human insight and true creativity. Therefore, they feed on open-source. Closed-source proprietary information and "intellectual property" slow their progress, but not for long. Humans, overall, yearn for innovation more than they fear censorship and punishment. It's another Pandora's box, and the effects will never be reversed. People are essentially and foremost explainers of the world, creative innovators.

If you ask me, the human touch will be necessary at least until we have true AGI, and the path LLMs are on right now can never achieve that, not in a million years. I agree with David Deutsch's take on this: To produce real AGI, we must first crack serious concepts like how Meaning, Consciousness, Creativity, and Free Will work. We don't know how far we are from that, but it's not to be found along the path of what we call AI today.

If you are striving to become a better version of yourself and learn every day, rest assured: LLMs are your leverage. Otherwise, you will need some fiat authority, like the state today, to force others to value your work while it has an overall negative impact (90% in that category in my estimation). People like that need a shift of perspective or will suffer the consequences.

Keep printing ideas and execute on them! Learn and repeat. The path to success.

llm #ai #agi #3dp #programming

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Proper nutrition plays a huge role in maintaining the health and well-being of seniors, especially those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. A balanced diet helps boost cognitive function, maintain strength, and prevent complications like dehydration or weight loss.

At leading Alzheimer’s care communities, every meal is carefully planned to support brain health and overall wellness. Let’s take a closer look at why nutrition is so important in https://villagegreenalzheimerscare.com/kingwood/, and how meals are tailored to meet the needs of memory care residents.

The Power of Home-Cooked, Nutritious Meals

For seniors in memory care, food isn’t just about staying full—it’s about fueling the body and mind. A well-balanced diet can improve mood, boost energy, and even slow cognitive decline.

**✔ Fresh, Wholesome Ingredients ** * Meals in assisted living communities are made with fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. * Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin-rich foods are included to support brain health. * Processed foods and excess sugars are limited to reduce inflammation and maintain stable energy levels.

**✔ Balanced and Consistent Meal Schedules ** * Seniors with dementia thrive on routine, and meal times are scheduled at the same time every day. * Regular eating habits help stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent mood swings. * Meals are prepared to be easily digestible and full of essential nutrients.

**✔ The Comfort of Home-Cooked Meals ** * Many seniors find comfort in familiar flavors and recipes that remind them of home. * Meals are often served in a family-style dining setting, encouraging social interaction. * The warm, inviting atmosphere makes eating enjoyable and stress-free.

Proper nutrition is the foundation of good health and memory care, but hydration and snacks also play a crucial role.

The Importance of Hydration, Snacks, and a Balanced Diet

Dehydration is a common risk for seniors with Alzheimer’s, as they may forget to drink water or fail to recognize thirst cues. Staying hydrated and eating nutrient-rich snacks throughout the day keeps seniors feeling their best.

**✔ Encouraging Proper Hydration ** * Water, herbal teas, and fruit-infused drinks are provided throughout the day. * Hydrating foods like soups, watermelon, and cucumbers help boost water intake. * Caregivers remind and encourage residents to drink fluids regularly.

**✔ Nutritious Snack Options ** Light snacks help maintain energy levels and prevent malnutrition. Yogurt, nuts, smoothies, and whole-grain crackers are offered between meals. Seniors with chewing difficulties can enjoy soft options like applesauce or pudding.

**✔ Creating a Balanced Diet for Dementia Care ** * High-protein meals keep muscles strong and support healing. * Fiber-rich foods improve digestion and prevent constipation. * A mix of healthy fats, carbohydrates, and proteins ensures steady energy throughout the day.

When seniors have difficulty chewing or swallowing, their meals need extra modifications.

Meal Modifications for Swallowing Difficulties and Dietary Restrictions

As dementia progresses, some seniors struggle with chewing and swallowing. Memory care communities adjust meals to ensure safety without sacrificing taste or nutrition.

**✔ Soft and Pureed Meal Options ** * Foods are softened, mashed, or pureed to prevent choking risks. * Thickened liquids help those who have trouble swallowing thin beverages. * Meals still include seasonings and variety to keep them flavorful and appealing.

**✔ Adjusting to Dietary Needs ** * Diabetic-friendly meals are available for residents with blood sugar concerns. * Low-sodium diets help those with heart conditions. * Caregivers monitor food intake to ensure residents are eating enough.

At assisted living in Kingwood, TX, these meal adjustments are made with care and expertise, ensuring every senior receives the nutrition they need.

Nutritious Meals = A Better Quality of Life

A well-balanced diet does more than just keep seniors full—it supports brain function, enhances energy, and improves overall well-being. At https://villagegreenalzheimerscare.com/dallas/ communities, every meal is designed to meet the unique needs of memory care residents.

From hydration reminders to customized meal plans, assisted living communities take the stress out of nutrition for both seniors and their families. If you’re looking for a place where your loved one can enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals in a safe and caring environment, an assisted living community in Kingwood, TX, might be the perfect choice.

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Autor: Mathias Bröckers. Dieser Beitrag wurde mit dem Pareto-Client geschrieben. Sie finden alle Texte der Friedenstaube und weitere Texte zum Thema Frieden hier.**

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Mein Vater Walter Bröckers (1922-1993) wurde mit 18 Jahren zur Marine eingezogen. Als ich ihn mit jugendlich erwachtem kritischen Geist fragte, wie viele von den 20 Millionen ermordeten Russen er eigentlich auf dem Gewissen hätte, meinte er: „Ach, ich hab’ den ganze Krieg eigentlich nur Kartoffeln geschält.“

"Die lassen uns hier verrecken..."

Als Gefreiter der Marine war er von 1942-1944 auf der Krim, in der Hafenkommandantur 17 in Sewastopol, stationiert und auf einem Minensuchboot im Schwarzen Meer unterwegs. Ihm war die Kombüse zugeteilt worden, wo er für die 11-köpfige Besatzung kochte, bis im Frühjahr 1944 ihr Schiff von einem britischen Bomber getroffen wurde und sank. Die Besatzung, die noch einen SOS-Funkspruch und ihren Standort nicht weit von der Küste durchgegeben hatte, wartete auf Wrackteilen ihres Bootes schwimmend auf Rettung – die aber nicht kam. Nach vielen Stunden sagte Walter zu einem Kameraden: „Die lassen uns hier verrecken, wir müssen zur Küste schwimmen.“

Nur weil sie das tatsächlich schafften, konnte ich zehn Jahre später auf die Welt kommen und mir als kleiner Junge den wandernden Bombensplitter in seinem Oberschenkel angucken. Dass der Kommandierende des Hafens, zu dem sie sich geschleppt hatten, dann (wegen der britischen Lufthoheit) verweigerte, ein Rettungsboot zu den havarierten Kameraden zu entsenden, machte aus dem damals 22-jährigen Walter Bröckers einen Kriegsgegner und Anti-Militaristen. Und es bescherte ihm, was man das „Trauma des Überlebenden“ nennt, der sich unterbewusst schuldig fühlt, weil er seine Kameraden nicht retten konnte.

Als mich dann die Bilder aus dem Krieg in Vietnam mit der für mich nicht nachvollziehbaren Begründung, dass „wir“ ein Volk von Reisbauern in Asien bombardieren müssen, um Deutschland vor dem „Kommunismus“ zu retten, zu dem Entschluss brachten, den Kriegsdienst zu verweigern, unterstützte er dieses Vorhaben. Und war damit in einer Minderheit, denn die meisten Väter meiner Freunde fanden ein Vierteljahrhundert nach Kriegsende immer noch (oder schon wieder?), dass militärische Zucht und Ordnung für langhaarige Studenten und „Gammler” genau das Richtige sei. 

Krieg ist eine Gaunerei

Mir hingegen erschien die Kriegsdienstverweigerung immer richtiger, je mehr ich Politik und Geschichte studierte und feststellte, dass Kriege grundsätzlich nicht aus vernünftigen, „gerechten“ Gründen begonnen werden, sondern es immer  darum geht, Macht- und Geschäftsinteressen mit Gewalt durchzusetzen. Das veranlasste 1935 den damals höchstdekorierten Soldaten der Vereinigten Staaten, General Smedley D. Butler (1881–1940) zu der Streitschrift „Krieg ist eine Gaunerei“ („War Is a Racket“) und der bemerkenswerten Feststellung:

„Es gibt keine Gaunerei, die die militärische Bande nicht auf Lager hat. Sie hat ihre ›Spitzel‹, die mit dem Finger auf die Feinde zeigen, sie hat ihre ›Muskelmänner‹ zur Vernichtung der Feinde, sie hat ein ›Gehirn‹, das die Kriegsvorbereitungen trifft, und einen ›Big Boss‹, den supranationalistischen Kapitalismus.“

\ Hohe Militärs, die ihr Handwerk derart schonungslos beschreiben, sind selten, doch die Chronologie der Kriege, die von den Nachfolgern Butlers in der Rolle des Muskelmanns bis auf den heutigen Tag geführt werden, ist eindeutig. Und die Vereinigten Staaten sind aktuell in dieser Hinsicht nicht die einzige, aber die mit Abstand eifrigste und erfolgreichste Nation, mit Feindbildern und Angstmache die Betrugsmasche Krieg am Laufen zu halten. Der permanente Krieg treibt die größte Profitmaschine des Landes an – Nervi belli pecunia infinita, „die Lebenskräfte des Krieges sind unerschöpfliche Geldmittel“, wusste schon Cicero.

Mit diesen Mitteln und Medien, die mühelos immer neue Feindbilder und Bedrohungs-Szenarien schaffen können, ist diese Maschine zu einer Art perpetuum mobile geworden. Das sich, um permanente Angriffskriege zu legitimieren, eine exzellente Erzählung zurechtgelegt hat, nach der andere Länder nur deshalb bombardiert werden, um ihnen „Freiheit“ und „Demokratie“ zu bringen – oder indem wir den Angriff zum prophylaktischen Verteidigungskrieg erklären. Weil Mobilisierung zur Verteidigung gegen einen Angreifer, der nicht angreift, schwierig ist, muss dazu sein aggressives Potenzial beschworen und die von ihm ausgehende Gefahr in schrecklichen Farben ausgemalt werden. Hier kommt dann die Propaganda mit ihren Dämonisierungen ins Spiel: Barbaren, Hunnen, Achse des Bösen, Hitler (wahlweise auch Assad, Gaddafi, Putin etc. pp.) – lauter gefährliche Teufel, gegen die man sich „natürlich“ verteidigen müsse.

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Kategorischer Imperativ gegen Krieg

Bei meiner Verhandlung zur Anerkennung als Kriegsdienstverweigerer wurde damals gefragt, was ich denn tun würde, wenn ich mit meiner Freundin im Wald bedroht werde, ob ich mich nicht verteidigen würde. Weil das zu den Standardfragen gehörte, auf die ich dank einem Handbuch für die Kriegsdienstverweigerung vorbereitet war, hatte ich darauf eine unverfängliche Antwort parat und mir aus taktischen Gründen auch den Hinweis auf den Helden meiner Jugend, Muhamad Ali, verkniffen.

Der hatte den Einzug zum Kriegsdienst in Vietnam mit dem Satz verweigert: „Kein Vietnamese hat mich je Nigger genannt“. Auch mir hatten Vietnamesen, Chinesen, Russen, Araber usw. nie etwas Böses getan und irgendeinen Grund geliefert, mich bedroht zu fühlen und für einen Kampf zu rüsten. Stattdessen hatte mich Donovans „Universal Soldier“ überzeugt – „Without him all that killing can‘t go on…“ – dass es das einzig Vernünftige ist, bei diesem grausamen Spiel nicht mit zu machen. Und dass es dem berühmten kategorischen Imperativ entspricht, von dem ich mit 17 schon gehört hatte: Wenn alle so handeln wie ich, gibt‘s keinen Krieg mehr.

Wer das naiv oder „Vulgärpazifismus“ (R.Habeck) nennt, irrt sich, denn es geht gar nicht anders. Solange sich Menschen „kriegstüchtig“ machen lassen, solange wird es Kriege geben, solange sie sich Angst machen lassen, dass ein Teufel sie bedroht, solange werden sie „Verteidigungsbereitschaft“ zeigen, und wenn er nicht kommt – was das Geschäftsmodell Krieg ruiniert – werden sie außer Landes geschickt, um ihn vorsorglich vor Ort zu erledigen. Und solange sie dieses grausame Spiel nicht durchschauen und aussteigen, solange wird es immer weitergehen… \ Und wenn jetzt, wie damals bei der KdV-Verhandlung, ein „Ja, aber…?“ und die Frage folgt, was denn mit meinem Haus, Hof, Vorgarten ist, wenn „der Russe kommt“, kann ich nur mit der Schulter zucken. Solange ich nicht mit Hass und Raketen auf ihn ziele, solange wird er mich in Ruhe lassen. Wir brauchen kein pseudo-prophylaktisches „Verteidigungsbündins“, keine militärische Allianz, sondern Blockfreiheit und Neutralität. Und eine realistische Friedensperspektive für die kommende multipolare Welt. Liebe deinen Nachbarn, aber reiß den Zaun nicht ein!

Ich bin froh, dass mein Vater die Hetze zum Krieg gegen Russland, die derzeit aus allen Kanälen dröhnt, nicht mehr erleben musste. Er wäre verzweifelt, auch an der Partei, der CDU, die er immer gewählt hatte. Als ihm Ende der 1980er Jahre ein Freund aus der Landesregierung telefonisch mitteilte, dass er das „Bundesverdienstkreuz am Bande“  für seine Verdienste als Journalist bekommen sollte, hatte er geantwortet, dass ihn das „nur am Rande“ interessiert und man sich Orden doch „an den Hut stecken könnte”. Was am anderen Ende der Leitung als Unzufriedenheit mit dem Grad der Auszeichnung interpretiert wurde. Einige Tage später ein weiterer Anruf: „Du, Walter, wir haben das klargemacht, du kriegst das `Bundesverdienstkreuz Erster Klasse`!“ Welch selbiges ich geerbt habe. Er hat sich nichts daraus gemacht. Ehrgeiz war nie sein Ding und stolz war er allenfalls darauf, es in fünf Jahren Krieg mit Kartoffelschälen nur zum Obergefreiten der Marine gebracht zu haben.

Oder, um es mit einem seiner Lieblingsphilosophen Blaise Pascal zu sagen, dessen „Gedanken“ er 1947 gelesen hat und deren zerfledderte Ausgabe ich ebenfalls hüte:

„Alles Unheil dieser Welt kommt aus der Ursache, dass die Menschen nicht still in ihrer Kammer sitzen können.“

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Sein aktuelles Buch "Inspiration, Konspiration, Evolution – Gesammelte Essays und Berichte aus dem Überall" – hier im Handel

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

So you've got yourself started, you're up to speed with the latest Nostr jargon and you've learned the basics about the protocol, but you're left wanting more!? Well, look no further! This post contains a useful list of Nostr based utilities than can enhance your experience in and around the Nostr protocol.

Search and Discovery

Getting started with Nostr can sometimes feel like a lonely journey, particularly if you're the first of your friends and family to discover how awesome it can be! These tools can help you discover new content, connect with existing follows from other networks and just generally have a poke around at the different types of content Nostr has to offer.

Have a hobby or existing community elsewhere? Have a search for it here to find others with shared interests

• Nostr.Band - Search for people, posts, media and stats literally anything Nostr has to offer!
• Nostr.Directory - Find your Twitter follows on Nostr
• Awesome Nostr - Extensive list of Relay software
• Nostr View - Generic Nostr search

Relays

Relays might not be the sexiest of topics, particularly for newcomers to the network, but they are a crucial part of what makes Nostr great. As you become more competent, you'll want to customize your relay selection and maybe even run your own! Here are some great starting points.

Running a personal relay is a powerful way to improve the redundancy of your Nostr events.

• Nostr.Watch - Browse, test and research Nostr relays
• Nostrwat.ch - List of active Nostr relays
• Advanced Nostr Search - Targetted search with date ranges
• Nostr.Wine - Reliable paid Relay

NIP-05 Identity Services

Your nPub, or public key (that long string of letters and numbers) is your ‘official’ Nostr ID, but it’s not exactly catchy. NIP-05 identifiers are a human-readable and easily shareable way to have people find you on Nostr. They look like an email address, like qna@hellonostr.xyz. If you have your own domain and web server, you can easily create your own NIP-05 identifier in just a few minutes. If you don't, you'll want to leverage one of the many free or paid solutions.

Make yourself easier to find on Nostr with a NIP-05 identifier

• Bitcoiner.Chat - Free service operated by QnA
• Nostr Plebs - Paid service with extra features
• Alby - Lightning wallet with + NIP-05 solution
• Nostr Address - Paid service with extra features
• Zaps.Lol - Free service

Key Management

Your private key (or nsec) it the key to your Nostr world. It is what allows you to access and interact with your social graph from any client. It doesn't matter if that client is a micro-blogging app like Amethyst, a podcast app like Fountain, or a P2P marketplace like Plebeian Market, your nsec is paramount to those interactions. Should your nsec be lost, or fall into the wrong hands, whoever then holds a copy can access Nostr and pretend to be you, meaning that you'll need to start again with a new keypair. Not a nice situation to find yourself in, so treat your nsec VERY carefully.

Your private key IS your Nostr identity. Treat it with extreme care and do not share it.

• Alby - Browser extension enabling you to sign into web app without sharing the private key
• Nos2x - Another browser extension key manager
• Keys.Band - Another browser extension key manager
• Amber - Android app for safe nsec storage. Can talk to other clients on the same phone to log in and sign events
• Nostr Signing Device - Dedicated device to store your nsec
• Passport - Hardware wallet for offline and deterministic nsec generation and storage

Zap Tools

Zaps are one of the most fun parts of Nostr. Never before have we been able to send fractions of a penny, instantly to our friends because their meme made us laugh, or their blog post was very insightful. Zaps use Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, a faster and cheaper way to move Bitcoin around. To Zap someone, you need a Lightning wallet linked to your Nostr client. Some clients, like Primal, ship with their own custodial wallet to make getting started a breeze. Most clients also allow more advanced users to connect an existing Lightning Wallet to reduce reliance and trust in the client provider.

• Alby - Browser extension and self-custodial Lightning wallet
• LNBits - A Zap server running on your own Bitcoin node
• BTCPay Server - Another Zap server running on your own Bitcoin node
• Zeus - Zap compatible self-custodial mobile Lightning wallet
• Nostr Wallet Connect - Communication protocol between Lightning wallets and Nostr apps
• Ecash Wallets - Custodial Ecash based wallets that are interoperable with Lightning and Nostr (Funds may be at risk)
• Wallet of Satoshi - Custodial Lightning wallet (Funds may be at risk)

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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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Supetar is the main town and ferry port on Brač Island, located just across the sea from Split. It’s a charming coastal town with historic streets, beautiful beaches, and a relaxed island vibe. As the main entry point to Brač, it’s the perfect base for exploring the island’s stunning beaches, olive groves, and cultural landmarks.

🏛️ Top Things to See & Do in Supetar

1️⃣ Explore the Supetar Old Town 🏡

• Stroll through narrow, stone-paved alleys, lined with historic buildings and seaside cafés.
• Visit St. Peter’s Church & Mausoleum, featuring intricate stone carvings.
• Admire the harbor filled with fishing boats, offering postcard-worthy views.

2️⃣ Relax on Supetar’s Beaches 🏖️

• Banj Beach – A family-friendly beach with crystal-clear water & soft pebbles.
• Acapulco Beach – A more secluded, rocky beach with turquoise waters.
• Vela Luka Bay – A beautiful bay surrounded by pine forests, perfect for relaxation.

3️⃣ Visit the Olive Oil Museum in Škrip 🫒

• Just 15 minutes from Supetar, this museum showcases Brač’s olive oil heritage.
• Try traditional Dalmatian olive oil tastings & local island delicacies.

4️⃣ Take a Boat Trip to the Famous Zlatni Rat Beach ⛵

• One of Croatia’s most iconic beaches, known for its shifting horn-shaped coastline.
• Located in Bol, just a short boat or car ride away from Supetar.

5️⃣ Hike or Drive to Vidova Gora 🌄

• The highest peak on the Adriatic islands (778m), offering breathtaking views over Brač, Hvar, and beyond.
• Accessible by hiking (moderate difficulty) or driving.

6️⃣ Try Dalmatian Cuisine 🍽️

• Vitalac – A unique Brač specialty, made from lamb offal and cooked over an open fire.
• Pašticada – A slow-cooked beef dish, traditionally served with gnocchi.
• Homemade Brač cheese & wine – Try local goat cheese paired with Plavac Mali wine.

🚗 How to Get to Supetar

⛴️ By Ferry (from Split):
- The Split-Supetar ferry is the main connection (50 min ride).
- Ferries run frequently (especially in summer).
🚘 By Car:
- Supetar is the best entry point for road trips across Brač.
- Car rentals are available in town or at the ferry port.

💡 Tips for Visiting Supetar

✅ Best time to visit? May–September for warm weather & clear seas ☀️
✅ Stay at least a night – Supetar has a lovely evening atmosphere 🌙
✅ Rent a scooter or car to explore Brač’s hidden beaches & inland villages 🏍️
✅ Try local wines & olive oils – Brač is famous for both 🍷🫒
✅ Visit early in the morning for a peaceful experience before ferries get busy ⏳

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内容来自：https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr/blob/main/README.md

nostr.net services relay.nostr.net || nostr.at || wot.nostr.net || delete.nostr.net

"nostr" stands for "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays" and is an open protocol for censorship-resistant global networks.

Most popular

Mobile clients

• Damus - The OG nostr client for iOS
• Amethyst - Android-only app
• Primal - iOS and Android apps
• YakiHonne - iOS and Android app
• Nos - iOS-only app

Web clients

• snort.social
• iris.to
• primal.net
• coracle.social
• YakiHonne

App store

• Zapstore

Protocol

• NIPs - the "Nostr Implementation Possibilities" describe the protocol in technical detail
• nostr address book - A directory of X (formerly Twitter) users accounts and their NOSTR addresses
• nostr, a basic tour - an intro to nostr
• Nostr: Solucionando la censura de una vez por todas
• nostr.how - A comprehensive non-technical beginners guide to Nostr. Available in several languages.
• nostr - Overview and FAQ
• tinkering with nostr without any client
• UseNostr - A small guide for anyone who wants to learn more about how nostr works and what it can do.
• persian nostr book - a book written in the Persian language about nostr, containing nips translation.
• NosTracker - Information about NIP support for clients, relays, tools and libraries. Like a caniuse but for NIPs.

Relays

Relays are (so far) application agnostic. You can run your own or use any or all of the public instances.

Implementations

• Alienos - A plugin-able and manageable (NIP-86) lightweight nostr stack (relay/blossom/nip-05) designed for self-hosting. Supporting tor hidden service and full running documentation.
• Astro - Elixir-based implementation built to be performant and highly distributed.
• Bostr - Nostr bouncer relay aggregator proxy written in NodeJS
• Bostr2 - Nostr bouncer relay aggregator proxy written in Go
• Bucket - in-memory-only nodejs relay for testing/hacking on. Stupid simple, <100 LOC.
• cagliostr - Faster Nostr relay in C++ backend by sqlite3.
• cfrelay - A personal nostr relay base on cloudflare workers.
• Chorus - Rust based personal or community relay.
• Citrine - Nostr relay for Android
• DDSR - Dezh DSRs (Domain specific relays) is a set of lightweight relays designed to do exactly one thing, better than general relays to enhance UX:
• Zapoli - A Specialized Nostr Relay For AppStores.
• 210Maxi - A nostr relay that only accepts 210 character events (NIP-B1).
• Denostr - Deno based, cloud native nostr implemention.
• Ditto - Mastadon server and Nostr relay in one.
• Ephemerelay - An in-memory Nostr relay that doesn't store data.
• Fenrir-s - a Nostr Relay written in Kotlin with PostgreSQL backend and GraalVM support.
• gnost-relay - nostr relay written in go backed by PostgreSQL database.
• grain - A highly configurable, multipurpose relay written in Go, Storing Events in a MongoDB.
• HAVEN - Four relays in one + Blossom Media Server for a modern, sovereign and personal Nostr experience.
• Immortal - A relay designed for scale and high-load.
• knostr - a nostr relay implemented in Kotlin with support for Postgres and metrics(micrometer).
• me.untethr.nostr-relay - a relay written in Clojure.
• Minds Nostr Relay - a relay for Minds, an open-source social network
• Minds Engine - Nostr - relevant Minds API code for reading/writing Minds posts using Nostr
• monstr- python code for working with nostr
• multiplextr - A custom relay designed to save bandwidth for clients with multiplexer support.
• Nerostr - A Nostr expensive relay paid with Monero and written in Go.
• netstr - A general purpose Nostr relay written in C# with high test coverage, backed by Postgres DB.
• Nex - A powerful and scalable Nostr relay written in Elixir with Postgres DB.
• NIP-29 Group Chat Relay - NIP-29 Group Chat Relay based on fiatjaf's Relay29 and Khatru.
• Live instance: wss://relay.groups.nip29.com
• NNostr - a C# relay.
• Nosflare - a serverless Nostr relay purpose-built for Cloudflare Workers and the Cloudflare KV store.
• Nostpy - An easy to deploy/audit Python relay for beginner relay operators.
• Nostr client and relay - C++ engine that allows building Nostr applications for command line, desktop or web.
• nostrcheck-server - A server with relay, File Hosting, Nostr Address, Lightning Redirects, NWC and WoT.
• nostr_relay - a nostr relay written in Python, backed by SQLite
• nostr-filter-relay - A nostr relay docker image package which filter content based on content type (SFW/NSFW), user type, language, hate speech (toxic comment), sentiment, topic, and various rules.
• nostr-relay-nestjs - A Nostr relay with a clear architecture and high test coverage (PostgreSQL, MeiliSearch, NestJS)
• nostr-relay - Nostr relay in Go based on relayer. Backend by sqlite3/PostgreSQL/mysql.
• nostr-rs-relay - a minimalistic relay written in Rust that saves data on SQLite
• nostream - a nostr relay written in Typescript backed by PostgreSQL (renamed from nostr-ts-relay).
• nostring - A Nostr relay written in Deno.
• NostrPostr Relay - a Kotlin Relay supporting both SQLite and Postgresql.
• Notra - F# implementation backed by SQLite database.
• PyRelay - a python implementation of a Nostr relay, using asyncio.
• QNostr - A Nostr protocol implementation for clients as a Qt Module in C++
• Relayer Basic - a simple relay based on relayer backed by Postgres
• rnostr - A high-performance and scalable nostr relay written in Rust.
• Servus - A self-contained, single executable, CMS/blogging engine reminiscent of Jekyll which also acts as a personal Nostr relay for your blog posts. Written in Rust.
• søstr - a private Nostr relay written in rust, saves all notes from one pubkey and publish them to anyone that requests them
• sovereign-stack - a tool that helps you deploy nostr relays and create self-hosted (bitcoin-only) Value4Value websites.
• strfry - C++ implementation backed by LMDB with efficient syncing of events using Merkle trees
• SuperConductor - Java Nostr-Relay Framework & Web Application. Java 20, Spring WebSocketSession 3.2.2, Spring Boot 3.2.4, atop nostr-java library. Simple. Clean. OO.
• tandem - WIP: community focused relay written in Go
• Transpher - experimental PHP implementation with file or sqlite storage, configurable limits
• WoT relay - relay for every note in your web of trust

Relay lists

Websites with lists of relays and their performance/health: - relay.nostr.net - relay run by nostr.net - nostr.info - real-time checking of the status of some known relays. - nostr.watch - real-time checking of the status of some known relays. - relays.xport.top - relays list sortable by ping, activity, etc.

Clients

• 0xchat - a telegram/wechat-like nostr client for iOS and Android
• 0xchat on iOS
• 0xchat on Android
• Agora - Follow your favorite topics in nostr-verse (and even posts from Mastodon, Reddit, Bluesky, and Twitter)
• Alexandria - A Knowledge Base and future eReader app. Focuses on the implementation of NKBIP-01
• algia-web - A small resource consumption oriented Nostr web client
• algia - A cli application for nostr.
• alphaama - alphaama is just a nostr fucking client
• Amethyst - An Android client for nostr written in Kotlin
• Anonostr - Anonostr allows users to send anonymous notes to the Nostr network without revealing their identity. For each note submission, the app generates a new key pair, sends the note through select relays, and then securely burns the key pair. It supports tagging, threading, quoting, and replying to existing notes.
• ArcadeCity - Public group chats and P2P services (WIP) over nostr
• Asknostr.site - A Quora/StackOverflow Q&A site using the nostr network and #asknostr content
• Astral - a branle fork with global feed and UI makeover
• Astral on TOR
• astral.ninja
• client.nostr.guide
• Attached - Open-Source ReactNative Expo app for Nostr (iOS, Android). Currently under app store review
• badger - A NIP58 nostr badge client. Create Badges view Profile Badges and more.
• Beagle - Decentralized real-time Text/Audio/Video chat client for iOS, using nostr relays for users to share information and moments by posts of text, image and video.
• BlazeJump - A fast web client boilerplate written in C# / Blazor, that uses an in-browser SQLite database.
• Blockcore Notes - Progressive Web App that can be installed on mobile and desktop, organize following in circles and have both public and private following lists. Dynamic interface for different uses, such as optimized for photograph viewing
• notes.blockcore.net
• Blowater - A desktop Web client focusing on chat with delightful UX
• bolt.fun - A bitcoin lightning makers community that supports reading and creating comments using Nostr
• connect4 - connect 4 over nostr
• connect4.xyz
• Coracle Chat - A standalone port of Coracle's old chat functionality
• Coracle DMs - A standalone port of Coracle's old DM functionality
• Coracle - A nostr web client
• Corny Chat - Corny Chat is an open source audio space built on Jam that integrates Nostr and Lightning.
• cornychat.com
• Daisy - Mobile client for Android and iOS
• testflight + android builds
• damus - a twitter-like nostr client for iOS and MacOS
• damus on testflight
• damus on Mac app store
• danmakustr - a chrome extension allowing users to send special comments (弹幕, danmaku) on YouTube and display them above the video.
• Denny - Secure, private, and decentralized group chat messaging client on Nostr
• Disgus - A comment widget like Disqus, but for Nostr.
• dispute - A cross-platform (Linux, Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Web) client for NOSTR
• Docstr - Collaborative Documents (Google Docs Alternative)
• docstr.app - live instance
• earthly - A social geojson editor with maps on Nostr
• electron-nostr - A bare-bones desktop nostr client using electron-react-boilerplate. The goal is to be an easy template for people to experiment with different ideas on decentralized ratings, reputation, and web of trust
• emon - Encrypted DMs over nostr with lightning payments integrated (WIP).
• emon.chat
• Flycat - A 2000s old-school style web client which support blogging on Nostr
• Formstr - A Google Forms alternative built on top of the nostr protocol.
• formstr.app - live instance
• futr - nostr client desktop app written in Haskell
• getwired.app Anonymous-first client with PoW notes
• gitstr - Send and receive git patches over Nostr, using NIP-34.
• gnost-deflate-client - CLI nostr client written in go implementing permessage-deflate websocket compression.
• gossip - A desktop client in rust presented with egui
• Groups - NIP-29 Group Chat Web Client.
• Live Instance: groups.nip29.com
• Habla.news - Habla allows you to read, write, curate and monetize long-form content over Nostr, a censorship-resistant protocol for social media that uses long-form Nostr content.
• Highlighter - Discover and share curated insights by people you trust. Highlight Books, articles, tweets, anything!
• HiveTalk - Hivetalk is an open source real-time Video and screensharing platform built on mirotalk that integrates Nostr and Lightning.
• hivetalk.org - live instance
• iris - A nostr web client
• iris.to - live instance
• Android app
• Jester - Chess over nostr
• Jester instance
• JiYou - A nostr PWA client with a highly customizable UI
• JiYou.social - live instance
• Jumble - A web client focused on browsing relay feeds
• jumble.social - live instance
• Lightning.Pub - A nostr daemon for Lightning nodes
• Listr - Curate, organize and discover everything Nostr has to offer. Listr is the best way to create, manage, and browse Nostr lists.
• Locus - Share your location end-to-end encrypted on decentralized servers using Nostr.
• loquaz - a desktop app written in Rust for direct encrypted chat
• Lumilumi - A nostr web client. Lightweight modes are available, such as not displaying icon images, not loading images automatically, etc.
• LUMINA - Nostr (Web) client for images (Picture-first feed).
• lumina.rocks
• mapstr - Find local businesses which accept BTC and add reviews to those businesses as a customer. Allows ability to receive Zaps for your reviews. You can also add Nostr notes with coordinates which allows them to be mapped to your location.
• Member - Progressive Web App Client. Works on desktop and mobile.
• member.cash - live instance
• Memestr - nostr hub for memes.
• MeShell - Web, iOS, and Android blog type client destined to publish articles and researches for independent journalists.
• MeShell.io - Landing page for more information
• Minds - open source social network. Supports reading and creating posts using the nostr protocol
• more-speech - desktop client for nostr written in Clojure
• moStard - Nostr web client with Monero tips.
• narr - self-hosted Nostr and RSS reader
• nblog - a self-host nostr ghost blog
• ni.py - CLI post only client for Nostr, Activity Pub, and the AT Protocol written in Python.
• Noflux - minimalist and opinionated feed reader
• Nootti - Cross-posting iOS & iPad client app for Bluesky, Mastodon and Nostr
• Nos - A UX-focused iOS / MacOS native app focused on a polished new user experience. planetary.social
• nos.social
• nosbin - pastebin over nostr
• noscl - a basic command-line client written in Go
• Nosky - A native Android client for Nostr. Still in development
• nostr console - a nostr command line client written in Dart. Binaries available for Windows, Linux, and macOS
• Nostr Nests - Nostr Nests is an audio space for chatting, brainstorming, debating, jamming, micro-conferences and more.
• Nostr Playground - A simple and user-friendly playground for Nostr.
• playground.nostr.com - Live instance.
• Nostr Web - React web client for static hosting
• franzos.github.io/nostr-ts - preview from master branch
• nostr-chat-widget-react - A React component that provides a live-chat widget over nostr that can be embedded into any website.
• nostr-relay-tray - a simple nostr relay tray app written in Electron
• nostr.cooking - A recipe-sharing client for nostr
• zap.cooking
• nostr.kiwi - nostr.kiwi is a progressive web app to share notes and curate content in communities.
• nostr.time - A calendar app built on nostr
• NostrChat.io - NostrChat is a chat app where you can have group chats, DM, threads, and emojis.
• Nostree - nostree.me A Nostr-based application linktree-style to create, manage and discover link lists, show notes and other stuff.
• NostrEmitter - Simple E2E encrypted client and EventEmitter object
• Nostribe.com - Nostr client web app built with Next.js 13 and TypeScript.
• Nostribe.com - Live instance.
• Nostrid - Multi-platform client currently offering binaries for Android, Windows, MacOS and Linux.
• Nostrid.Web - Web version running completely on the browser. It can be installed locally as PWA.
• Nostrmo - A flutter nostr client for Android, IOS, MacOS, Windows, Web and Linux.
• nostromat - A Twitter-style Nostr web client, written in Clojurescript/React
• nostrom.at - live instance
• Nostros - A nostr mobile client for Android
• Nostrtium - Post to Nostr directly from within WordPress
• noStrudel - hzrd149's personal nostr client.
• nostrweb - another Nostr web client in vanilla JS
• nostr.ch - live instance
• nostter - Twitter-like web client
• nostui - A TUI client for Nostr
• Nostur - Nostr client app for iOS and MacOS. (Apple Store link)
• notestack.com - Blogging site for nostr, supports markdown
• Nuxstr - Starter template for building a Nostr client with the Nuxt Vue framework and Nostr Dev Kit (NDK).
• nuxstr.nostrver.se - demo
• Olas - An instagram-like client
• Oracolo - Oracolo is a minimalist blog, powered by Nostr, that consists of a single html file.
• OstrichGram - OstrichGram is a Telegram-style desktop app for Linux and Windows featuring group chats and DMs.
• Pareto - The Pareto client is a part of an open-source publishing ecosystem for uncensorable citizen journalism, specialized in writing and reading of long-form Nostr articles.
• Pinstr - Pinstr is a decentralized and open-source social network for curating and sharing your interests with the world.
• Pinstr.app - live instance
• Plebstr - Nostr client Reimagined, the most beautiful Twitter-like nostr client for iOS & Android.
• Plebstr on Apple App Store
• Plebstr on Google Play Store
• Pollerama - A polls implementation on nostr, with features like Proof of Work Filtering, Followset filtering, and more. -Github Repo
• Pollstr - A nostr web client with a focus on polls.
• pollstr.online - live instance
• Postr For Nostr - Post to Nostr directly from within WordPress using NIP-07
• Pretty Good Apps - A desktop Nostr client for Linux, macOS, and windows with a focus on decentralized reputation and web of trust. First application: crowdsourced decentralized list curation.
• Primal - Lightning-fast web client for Nostr. Features extensive analytics, vanity profiles, and more.
• Rabbit - A nostr client like TweetDeck
• Satellite - Nostr web client with Reddit-style threads
• satellite.earth - live instance
• scalastr - A barebones nostr client written in scala
• second exchange - an experiment to work out something of like medium, something of creator economy where users are rewarded for engaging in quality discussion and most importantly engaging in governance-related discussion
• Sendstr - shared clipboard between devices over nostr
• Shipyard - Write, schedule, and boost your notes.
• shockwallet - A Lightning wallet that uses nostr and lnurl to connect to nodes
• SIGit - An open-source, self-hostable solution for secure document signing and verification.
• Snort - Nostr UI written in react
• snort.social
• Spring Browser - Nostr-focused browser app for Android.
• Stackerstan - A decentralized organization built on Bitcoin and Nostr, implemented as a replicated state machine in Golang
• Swarmstr - Your knowledge hub for curious minds
• Swarmstr - live instance
• Tamga - An offline first nostr contact & profile manager for iOS!
• Tides - Chrome Extension Messenger with a hotlink for Noderunners Radio Stream
• uBlog - A minimalist blog on nostr that allows anyone to easily create their own personal micro-blog.
• u-blog.vercel.app
• Votestr - Poll web app with nostr authentication and blind signature unlinkability
• Voyage - Lightweight Android client with a Reddit-like UI
• Wherostr - A decentralized geo-social for iOS & Android.
• wikistr - A "wikipedia" client for nostr
• wikistr.com
• Written - Self hosted blog using nostr long-form content (NIP-23) and it shows only posts by selected authors.
• Demo
• yakihonne.com - YakiHonne is a Nostr-based decentralized content media protocol that supports blogs, flash news, curation, videos, uncensored notes, zaps, and other content types. Join us now and experience the joy of decentralized publishing, review, and settlement media networks.
• YakiHonne mobile app – iOS and Android app
• Yana - Yana is a nostr client focused on performance in slower devices and modularity of features.
• yana.do
• zapddit - Reddit-style client for nostr where you can follow topics (similar to subreddits), mute certain topics (like #bitcoin), upzap and downzap notes using your hard-earned sats.
• zephyr - A meditative nostr feed reader

Nostr Marketplace clients (NIP-15 & NIP-99)

• LNBits Nostrmarket - Nostrmarket extension for LNBits allows you to sell items directly from your LNBits instance
• Plebeian Market - The Bitcoin-native self-sovereign marketplace built on top of NIP-15 includes fixed-price items and auctions
• Shopstr - The Lightning and Cashu-native self-sovereign marketplace built on top of NIP-99 includes fixed-price items

Client reviews and/or comparisons

• Feature comparison list of Nostr clients
• Feature Matrix for Nostr Clients
• Landing page

Libraries

• amberflutter - A Flutter wrapper for Amber (Offline Signer).
• arduino-nostr - An Arduino nostr library.
• dart NDK - Nostr Development Kit for dart applications
• dart_nostr - A developer experience Dart library for Nostr
• dart-nostr - a Dart library for Flutter
• go-nostr - a Go library that implements relay management, plus event encoding and signing utils
• mostro-core - common types used by mostro and clients (WIP)
• navigatr - A utility for discovering relays and scraping events
• NIP-44 - NIP44 spec and implementations of encrypted messages for nostr
• nip07-awaiter - Minimal utility to access NIP-07 interface safely.
• nmostr - a Nim library for Nostr
• NNostr.Client - a C# Nostr library for use by clients
• noscrypt - A C89 library for nostr specific cryptography operations.
• nostr_rust - Functional Rust implementation of the nostr protocol
• nostr-bot - a Rust library for writing bots
• nostr-connect - Nostr Connect SDK for TypeScript is a library that allows you to easily integrate Nostr Connect into your web application
• nostr-deno - a client library for Deno javascript runtime.
• nostr-development-kit - NDK - NDK is a nostr development kit that makes the experience of building Nostr-related applications, whether they are relays, clients, or anything in between, better, more reliable.
• nostr-double-ratchet - Signal-style secure private messaging channels
• nostr-fetch - A utility library that allows JS/TS apps to effortlessly fetch past events from Nostr relays.
• nostr-geotags - NPM module that generates geotags for nostr events given data points such as GPS/DD, an ISO-3166-1 countryCode and/or an ISO-3166-2 regionName, as well as many passthroughts. Supports ISO-3166-1/2/3
• nostr-hooks - React hooks for developing Nostr clients. It's simple and intelligent.
• nostr-java - A nostr client library, written in java, for generating, signing and publishing events.
• nostr-js - a javascript implementation of the nostr protocol
• nostr-one - A reusable web component that provides a simple way to integrate with nostr NIP 98 HTTP Auth.
• nostr-php - a PHP library for nostr
• nostr-react - React Hooks for Nostr
• nostr-relay-inspector - A library that returns useful information about relays based on nostr-js
• nostr-relay - A typescript library that helps you easily build your customized Nostr relay.
• nostr-relaypool-ts - a TypeScript relay pool library on top of nostr-tools that simplifies handling subscriptions to multiple servers
• nostr-ruby - a Ruby implementation of the nostr protocol
• nostr-spring-boot-starter - Spring boot starter projects for building Nostr applications.
• nostr-tools - a JavaScript client that abstracts the relay management code for use by clients
• nostr-ts - a Typescript implementation of the nostr protocol plus toys
• nostr-typedef - Type definition files to develop Nostr applications in TypeScript
• nostr-types - a rust library defining types useful for the nostr protocol
• nostr - a Ruby Nostr gem for use by clients
• Nostra - a F# library, available as a NuGet package, for interacting with relays. Nostra relay is built on top of it too.
• nostrclient- Nostr python client library
• NostrKit - a Swift library for interacting with relays
• NostrPostr - a Kotlin Nostr library for clients or relays
• notemine demo - A wasm note miner written in rust
• Osty
• npm create osty@latest - Osty on NPM
• osty.dev - Landing Website of Osty
• paravel - an abstract toolkit for writing nostr clients.
• pynostr - a python library for nostr
• python-nostr - a python library for making clients
• relayer - a server framework for writing custom relays
• rust-nostr:
• Nostr protocol implementation:
  • Rust: https://crates.io/crates/nostr
  • Kotlin: io.github.rust-nostr:nostr
  • Swift: https://github.com/rust-nostr/nostr-swift
  • Python: https://pypi.org/project/nostr-protocol
• High-level client library:
  • Rust: https://crates.io/crates/nostr-sdk
  • Kotlin: io.github.rust-nostr:nostr-sdk
  • Swift: https://github.com/rust-nostr/nostr-sdk-swift
  • Python: https://pypi.org/project/nostr-sdk
• rx-nostr - Supports high quality and flexible communication with multiple Nostr relays.
• schorr_snap - A snap plugin for Metamask Flask, supports nostr
• sonos- C++ library and command line tool for Nostr

Bridges and Gateways

• atomstr - RSS/Atom gateway to Nostr. Live at https://atomstr.data.haus
• matrix-nostr-bridge - a simple Matrix-to-Nostr or Nostr-to-Matrix bridge
• Mostr - a bridge between Nostr and the Fediverse (Mastodon, ActivityPub, etc.)
• Nostr over LoRa - a gateway that can relay off-grid Meshtastic messages to NoStr.
• nostr-to-rss - nostr to RSS bridge, enabling you to subscribe to nostr events in RSS clients
• nostr-to-rss - live instance
• NostrBridge - NostrBridge provides two core features aimed at facilitating WebSocket connection forwarding and message forwarding under the Nostr protocol.
• nostrss - A flexible and lightweight application to broadcast RSS feeds on Nostr
• rssnotes - RSS/Atom to Nostr relay. Fork of rsslay.
• smtp nostr gateway - a bridge that forwards emails to pubkeys as encrypted direct messages

Cache services

• Primal - Caching service for Nostr connects to the specified set of relays, collects all events in real time, stores them locally, and makes them available to nostr clients through a web socket-based API.

Tools

• advanced-nostr-search - A tool to search Nostr notes.
• anonroom - anonymous chat room inside nostr
• Bech32 for Nostr - bech32 Nostr converter.
• blogsync - Self-host blog articles from long-form notes e.g. via Caddy server.
• cafe-society.news - Self-sovereign machine learning training tool for nostr global feed. Trained models can be monetized/distributed over nostr private messages. Your pre-paid model subscribers register via lightning payments.
• Chief - A Strfry write policy plugin that provides blacklists for public keys, event kinds and words/sentences.
• Cloud Seeder - A 1-click deployment and management tool for nostr-rs-relay and other appliances.
• contact cloud - Discover the Nostr contact list graph and your own pubkey in it.
• Contact list backup - Backup and restore your contacts
• Embed widget - Embed Nostr notes or profiles into any website with just a line of code.
• git-nostr-tools - A cli tool for sending code patches over nostr
• git-nostr - A tool to enhance git cli with nostr communications. Publish patch content, prs, repo name, issues, etc to nostr relay.
• granary - Convert nostr content into atom, html, rss, json, indieweb feed, mastodon, microformats2, activitystreams, activitypub/fediverse, jsonfeed, and bluesky's atproto all with web and rest-api.
• granary.io - live instance
• heyxynip5 - A CLI helper for converting nostr npub/nsec to their hex format for NIP-05 verification.
• homebrew-nostr - Homebrew tap for Nostr software.
• hostr - nostr-webhost is a tool for hosting SPA on nostr
• http-nostr-publisher - A Cloudflare worker to publish Nostr events to relays through a non-blocking HTTP interface .
• keystr-rs - An application for managing Nostr keys. Written in Rust, with simple UI (Iced).
• knob - command line tool to post text files to nostr
• LikZap - A nostr bot to zap a note when you like it.
• lnpass - A key manager for Lightning and nostr.
• metadata_updater - Scans all known online nostr relays for stale kind 0 metadata notes, rebroadcasts latest verified note
• NAKE - a browser extension to easily convert between Nostr hex IDs and NIP-19 entities.
• nashboard - a Nostr network dashboard with network statistics, reachable here
• ndxstr - nostr's layer 2 indexing nodes, with more advanced querying capability than currently supported by relays
• nip06-cli - a Node.js CLI to generate or restore NIP-06 seed phrases
• nip06-web - a website to generate or restore NIP-06 seed phrases
• nip06.jaonoct.us - by jaonoctus
• NIPF - A Python facilities manager for NOSTR ecosystem.
• njump - a nostr static gateway, it displays notes and other stuff from inside nostr as HTML with previews.
• nkcli - A CLI tool for nostr key manage and serve NIP-46.
• nos2x - nostr signer extension - a browser extension for signing events on 3rd party site without sharing your private keys with them
• nosdump - A command line tool which dumps (download) events stored in Nostr relays
• Nosflare's Send It - A nostr cloudflare workers proxy relay that publishes to all known relays using nostr.watch API.
• noshtastic(https://github.com/blakejakopovic/nostcat) - A Geo-Specific Virtual Nostr Relay for Meshtastic
• nostcat - cat-like nostr client for scripting and debugging written in Rust
• nostpy-cli - A Python command line nostr client/tool for relay development
• Nostr action - Send events from GitHub Actions
• nostr army knife - nostr army knife by fiatjaf
• Nostr Follow Organizer - A tool to organize people you follow
• nostr GitHub Action - send events from GitHub Actions
• Nostr NIP-36 Image Redirector - Reverse proxy server which blocks accesses to NIP-36 marked image files from NOT NIP-36 compliant clients.
• Nostr profile manager - Backup your nostr profile and metadata
• nostr registry - a database of known relays with their uptime and NIP support tables
• nostr_simple_publish - Drupal module to publish content to Nostr.
• nostr-badges - Nostr badge microservice for managing self-awarded badges. Live at app.akaprofiles.com
• nostr-broadcast - This tool lets you take your events from some relays and broadcast them to another relay. Could help back up your notes to a private relay.
• nostr-bulk-dms - A tool that allows you to send DMs over nostr to many recipients in bulk.
• nostr-cln-events - A CLN plugin to push clightning node events to nostr
• nostr-commander - simple but convenient CLI-based Nostr app for following users, sending DMs, etc.
• nostr-components - Nostr Components makes it easy to embed Nostr profiles, posts, and follow buttons in any website
• nostr-crdt - Use Nostr for collaborative, decentralized, local-first applications with nostr-CRDT Yjs provider.
• nostr-delete - generate delete events requesting relays drop and delete content you've published. Blasts out delete requests to many relays.
• nostr-delete web app
• nostr-follow-bundler This tool lets you create lists of profiles that other users can then see and follow themselves.
• nostr-fzf - Nostr Directory; a tool for searching usernames and channels
• nostr-launch - a tool for launching a bunch of relays and clients locally for development and testing
• nostr-notification-server - Rust & LMDB server for sending event notifications to webhooks and web push endpoints
• nostr-notify - desktop nostr notifications using libnotify
• nostr-post-checker - check if event exists on relays
• nostr-post-checker - live instance
• nostr-proxy - Push and get events to your Proxy, get results from multiple Nostr relays.
• nostr-rs-relay-compose - a Docker compose deployment for nostr-rs-relay with SSL support based on Traefik
• nostr-share-component - A custom web component that can be embedded into any web page to easily add a share button for Nostr.
• nostr-spam-detection - An experiment in building a machine learning model to label Nostr spam content for filtering and relay rejection.
• nostr-terminal - SSH-like access to your machine via web terminal, powered by Nostr.
• nostr-tool - Rust CLI tool to generate and publish events
• nostr-wtf - A set of nostr tools available and deployed on a web app including a pubkey converter and relay query tool.
• nostr.directory - searchable database of nostr users and their other social media links.
• nostr.guru - a nostr web gateway for viewing events by their ID
• nostr.io - network statistics with last published notes, top 50 publishers, and top 50 followed users
• nostr.json generator - Generate NIP-05 nostr.json from NIP-65 or NIP-07
• NostrAirTracker - Elonjet on Nostr
• nostrame - Nostr Signer and Account Management Extension
• nostrandom.netlify.app - generate publish-able Nostr event with random keys
• nostrefresh - simple refresh function for nostr web pages
• nostrends - Trending on Nostr, like Twitter trends. Live at nostrends.vercel.app.
• nostreq - Nostr relay event request generator
• NostrFlu - A tool to collect and resend following lists from relays. You can also check badges.
• NostrHTTP - Access Nostr Relay content through the HTTP protocol, addressing the issue of search engine indexing and access to Nostr data.
• nostri.chat - An embedded chat widget for your website. (seriously simple like copy/paste)
• nostrich.fun - A feature-rich directory of nostr projects. A fork of LightningNetworkStores.com
• nostrify - A Core Lightning plugin that sends events (forwards, connect, disconnect, etc.) to nostr.
• nostril - C cli tool for creating nostr events
• nostrillery - a tool for running performance tests against Nostr relays
• nostrit-push - Blaster tool that will take a signed nostr event and push it to many (most?) open relays.
• nostrit - A tool to publish time-delayed nostr events based on triggers.
• nostro - nostr osint (open source intelligence) tool
• NostrP2P - Pure peer-to-peer distributed microblog system on NAT transparent overlay network implemented in Golang based on idea of Nostr
• NostrReply - Bot that replies to specified text on nostr global feed using NIP50
• NostrSwap - NostrSwap is a fully decentralized exchange built on Nostr Protocol.
• NostrTool - a tool to play with keys.
• nostrview - A nostr search engine. Search by content, tags, events or pub keys.
• novia - Nostr video archive
• nsecbunkerd - Keep your nostr keys in a single place and provide fine-grained access to your team members.
• Obsidian Nostr Writer - A free Obsidian plugin that allows writers to seamlessly publish to Nostr
• osint-user-discovery - OSINT Discovery is a set of Python scripts designed to search for users or URLs across different social media platforms(nostr, mastodon) and caching services.
• powrelay.xyz - A proof of work-based nostr explorer.
• Replies - Nostr micro-app for viewing replies and reactions to events
• rss.nostr.band - Create custom RSS feeds with posts matching your keywords and consume using your favorite RSS reader.
• safebox - private portable safebox on nostr
• sb.nostr.band - Search bots that you can create and follow to receive new posts matching a keyword right into your feed.
• scoop-nostr - Scoop bucket for Nostr software.
• secret-border - A safe Nostr identity generator.
• Sendbox - A tool to help clients delayed publish your nostr event.
• SnapNostr - Create clean, customizable screenshots of Nostr posts for seamless sharing.
• snapnostr.app - live instance
• Spamster - Spamster is for testing relays and spam filters.
• strfry policies - A collection of moderation & antispam policies for the strfry relay developed in TypeScript/Deno.
• TaskQ5 - TaskQ5 is a task distribution platform built on nostr where you can post tasks if you need help
• tostr - a twitter to nostr bot
• Undelete my Nostr - Simple tool for restoring deleted nostr account.
• Zapounty - A GitHub app that let you to put bounties for developers to fix issues on a repo, paid in zaps!
• Zapper - Nostr micro-app for zapping
• YEGHRO unFollow Tool - A tool that allows you to unfollow inactive users on nostr.
• NADAR - A tool to find which relays have a note (nevent). Discovers relays with soon deprecated nostr.watch API.
• NADAR 2.0 - A tool to find which relays have a note (nevent or naddr). Discovers relays with NIP-66.

NIP-05 identity services

• bitcoiner.chat - A free NIP-05 ID registration service.
• easyNostr-NIP05 - WordPress plugin to enable your site as a NIP-05 endpoint for every registered user on your system using your domain.
• easyNostr - NIP-05 ID provider: Use your own domain, or one of ours: nostr.ly, mynostr.io, easyNostr.com.
• getalby.com - Lightning wallet with NIP-05 ID registration service.
• iris.to - A Nostr client that provides a free NIP-05 ID
• lifpay.me - Lightning wallet with NIP-05 ID registration service.
• nanostr - A NIP-05 name server written in Deno.
• Nostr-Check.com - A free NIP-05 ID registration service.
• NostrAddress.com - Free and Paid Nostr Address (NIP-05) identifier service with premium relay and vanity domains.
• nostrcheck.me - A free NIP-05 ID (nostr address) registration service, lightning redirection and media uploads.
• Nostrich House - Paid NIP-05 service with nostr bot interface. Buy your nostr address with DM to nostrich@nostrich.house for 1 sat/hour, anonymous, immediate.
• nostrich.love - A Nostr Address registration service.
• nostrplebs - A NIP-05 ID registration service.
• nostrprotocol.net - A free NIP-05 identifier service.
• pleroma2nip05 - A Python based service to link pleroma ID's to nostr keys.
• siamstr.com - A free NIP-05 ID registration service, lightning redirection.
• younostr.com - A NIP-05 ID registration service (in portuguese).
• hunos.hu - Free NIP-05 identity for the Hungarian community.
• zaps.lol - A free and open source NIP-05 ID registration service. Run your own.

Offline signers

• amber - Amber is a nostr event signer for Android. It allows users to keep their nsec segregated in a single, dedicated app. The goal of Amber is to have your smartphone act as a NIP-46 signing device without any need for servers or additional hardware. "Private keys should be exposed to as few systems as possible as each system adds to the attack surface," as the rationale of said NIP states. In addition to native apps, Amber aims to support all current nostr web applications without requiring any extensions or web servers.
• keechain - Bitcoin application to transform your offline computer in an AirGap Signing Device (aka Hardware Wallet) with support to NIP-06 and NIP-26.
• nostr-signing-device - Signing device for Nostr built on ESP32
• nostrum - Nostrum it's a mobile app that allows you to sign transactions and messages with your Nostr keys. Nostrum is the reference implementation for a remote signer app (ie. Wallet) of the Nostr Connect protocol.

Vanity pubkey mining

• glasnostr - CLI tool to mine a vanity prefix for your nostr npub
• go-pubmine - Multithreading nostr keypair generator which gives pretty (vanity) public keys. Both CLI and web apps are available.
• key-generator - A simple tool to generate nostr keypair.
• noclvag - OpenCL cli tool to mine vanity keys on gpu
• nostr-pubminer - A simple tool to mine nostr vanity pubkeys
• nostr-vanity-address-generator - Cross-platform nostr vanity address generator
• nostr.rest - Mine proof of work public keys with user-specified prefixes
• nostrogen - simple web-based nostr vanity address generator
• powpub - A decentralized protocol to buy Nostr vanity pubkeys or sell hashrate
• WebLN demo - Simple web demo where clients can pay with WebLN
• rana - Vanity pubkey miner based on nip13

Peer-to-peer markets

• crusty-n3xb - Rust library implementing the n3xB Bitcoin exchange protocol
• mostro-cli - CLI client to operate with Mostro (WIP)
• mostro-web - Web client to operate with Mostro (WIP)
• mostro - Daemon for Lightning Network peer-to-peer exchange platform on Nostr (WIP)
• n3xB - Proposal for a Bitcoin exchange protocol and a globally shared order book on Nostr

NIP-07 Browser extensions

Allow you to sign Nostr events on web-apps without having to give them your keys

• Aka Profiles - Nostr Signing Extension for Chrome supporting multiple key pairs based on nos2x.
• Alby - Bitcoin Lightning app with nostr support
• Blockcore - Multi wallet browser extension with nostr support
• horse - hardware remote nostr event signer with webserial
• Keys.Band - Multi-key Nostr signing extension for Chrome with a sleak UI/UX. Based on NOS2X.
• NIP-07 Signing Extension Tester - This Next.js app tests NIP-07, showing supported functions and raw results for the current signing extension.
• nodestr - A nip07 provider and polyfill for NodeJS
• nos2x-fox - A Firefox add-on that lets you manager your Nostr keys in one place, and then sign events in websites without exposing your private key
• nos2x - Nostr Signer Extension
• Nostore on GitHub - Nostr Signer Extension for iOS/macOS Safari (Nostore on Mac App Store)
• nostr-keyx - A NIP-07 browser extension that uses the OS's keychain or YubiKey to protect your private keys.
• nostr - A free, open source, and decentralized password manager, powered by NOSTR
• nostrame - Nostr Signer and Account Management Extension
• nowser - A secure nostr key management and signing app for iOS and Android that supports NIP-07, NIP-46 and NIP-55
• OneKey - Open-source crypto wallet with nosrt support.
• Signum XT Wallet - Metamask-like browser extension for Signum blockchain with full NIP07 support and multi-account management
• Spring Browser - Nostr-focused browser app for Android.
• TokenPocket - Multi wallet browser extension with nostr support. https://tokenpocket.pro
• wen - browser extension for website enhancer with nostr

NIP-47 Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) implementations

Clients (apps using NWC to access a LN wallet)

• Alby Go - A simple lightning mobile wallet interface that works great with Alby Hub.
• Amethyst - Android-only app
• Damus - The OG nostr client for iOS
• Lume - Cross-platform desktop app
• nostrcheck-server - server with relay, File Hosting, Nostr Address, Lightning Redirects, NWC and WoT.
• Nostrmo - A flutter nostr client for Android, IOS, MacOS, Windows, Web and Linux.
• nostter - Twitter-like web client
• Nostur - A nostr client for iPhone and macOS
• Spring Browser - Nostr-focused browser app for Android.
• YakiHonne - iOS and Android app
• Yana - Yana is a nostr client focused on performance in slower devices and modularity of features.
• yana.do

Endpoints (services or apps that expose a LN wallet via NWC)

• Alby NWC (Umbrel) - Umbrel app for exposing your self-custodial Umbrel LN Wallet over NWC
• Alby NWC (Web) - Web portal for exposing your custodial Alby account over NWC
• Mutiny - Self-custodial LN wallet that runs in the browser
• Rizful - Cloud lightning node with NWC support

NIP-57 Zaps compatible wallets and solutions

• Alby - Bitcoin Lightning app with nostr support
• Bipa - User-friendly Bitcoin wallet for buying and selling bitcoin with lightning and pix support
• Blink - Blink (ex Bitcoin Beach Wallet)
• btcpayserver - btcpayserver has NIP-57 support for LN addresses since 1.9 version
• Current - nostr client + lightning wallet
• LifPay - Bitcoin Lightning app with personalized features
• LNbits - Bitcoin Lightning accounting system, zappable LNaddresses
• nostdress - Lightning addresses server based on satdress. Adapted to work with Nostr features (NIP05, NIP57)
• Wallet of Satoshi - Custodial lightning wallet
• zap_server - An LNURL server to recieve zaps to tor hosted node and generate kind 9735 zap receipt events
• Zebedee app - Zebedee's wallet/lightning app
• ZeusLN - A mobile Bitcoin/Lightning app for LND, Core Lightning, and Eclair node operators

NIP-90 Data vending machines

• data vending machine example - Nostr data vending machine example by Pablof7z
• data-vending-machines.org - This website provides specs of the different NIP-90 Data Vending Machine kinds
• DVM Clients and Services Tutorial - Nostr Data Vending Machine Clients and Services Tutorial by Kody Low
• DVMCP: Data Vending Machine Context Protocol - DVMCP is a bridge implementation that connects Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to Nostr's Data Vending Machine ecosystem
• DVMDash - Monitoring & debugging tool for data vending machines; tracks dvm performance and payments - dvm references - reference implementation of a DVM (Data Vending Machine) backend
• ezdvm - Quickly put any python code in a DVM! Simple library built on nostr-sdk python bindings
• nostr-dvm-ts - Typescript examples of Nostr Data Vending Machines
• NostrDVM - NostrDVM: Nostr NIP90 Data Vending Machine Framework in python
• tasktiger.io - another DVM provider
• vendata.io - data processing AI marketplace with nostr data vending machines

NIP-96 File Storage Servers

• mockingyou.com
• nostpic
• nostr.build
• nostrcheck.me
• NostrMedia.com
• sovbit

Nostr Web Services (NWS)

• nws - route TCP over Nostr relays

Adjacent protocols

• Blossom - Blobs stored simply on mediaservers

Games on Nostr

• NostrDice - NostrDice is a provably fair betting game combining the power of Lightning and Nostr.
• Live: app.nostrdice.com

Communities

Outside of nostr itself, you find the community on:

• Discord - a discord server for nostr enthusiasts and developers
• Matrix: nostrdev - a matrix server for nostr developers
• Reddit /r/nostr - subreddit for nostr related discussion
• Telegram: nostr Protocol - telegram group for nostr protocol discussion
• Telegram: nostr CN - Chinese telegram group for nostr
• Telegram: nostr ES (Español/Spanish) - Spanish telegram group for nostr
• Telegram: nostr FR (Francophone/French) - french telegram group for nostr
• Telegram: nostr NL (Dutch, Nederlands) - Dutch nostr group
• Telegram: nostr Per/Fa (Iran,Afganistan,Tajikstan) Persian/Farsi nostr gorup
• Telegram: nostr RU/UA/BY - an Eastern European community in telegram group for nostr
• Telegram: YakiHonne Daily Featured - telegram group for YakiHonne discussions

Tutorials

• Build your first nostr app - Nostr Dev course by Super Testnet
• Reddit clone by Super Testnet - part 1,part 2 - building a reddit clone by Super Testnet
• How to set up a paid nostr relay
• How to: Run your own nostr relay (nostr-rs-relay, Caddy, no Docker)
• Nostr Newcomers Most Common Questions and Answers
• nostr workshop with super testnet
• Set up a nostr relay server in under 5 minutes
• Step-by-Step guide to set up a relay on your server (AWS, DigitalOcean, RaspBerry... )
• strfry personal relay - 10 minute setup of a personal nostr relay on a vanilla Linux VPS. Adds support for NIP-65.
• SuperConductor - Creating Java Nostr-Relay Framework & Web Application event-handlers
• Set up a Lightning node and Nostr client - Run a full lightning node in the cloud and connect it via NWC to the Yakihonne client
• Send a Hello World with Nostr - “Hello Nostr” begginers guide using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Recommended reading/watching

• Nostr, an introduction - written by scsibug
• Why I'm Betting Big On Nostr - written by Max Webster, Hivemind VC
• Why Nostr Matters - written by Jameson Lopp
• A vision for content discovery and relay usage for basic social-networking in Nostr - written by fiatjaf
• Nostr Documentary - Social Media is broken. Can we fix it?
• What is Nostr? - Uncle Bob explains nostr
• Decentralizing Global Markets with Nostr - Guy Swann and Pablof7z
• FEDSTR: Money-In AI-Out | A Decentralized Marketplace for Federated Learning and LLM Training on the NOSTR Protocol - written by Konstantinos E. Nikolakakis, George Chantzialexiou, Dionysis Kalogerias.
• Exploring the Nostr Ecosystem: A Study of Decentralization and Resilience - written by Yiluo Wei, Gareth Tyson.

Podcasts

• Nostrovia Podcast - A Nostr podcast covering all the new projects, all the new cool stuff, all the new NIPs
• Nost talks - Nostr related news and interviews
• Thank god for nostr - The Thank God For Nostr podcast explores the ins and outs of Nostr, the decentralized social protocol, through a Christian lens
• La Cosa Nostr - A podcast about the nostr decentralized communications protocol.
• No Strings - freedom tech podcast
• Plebchain Radio - weekly live audio show made for plebs, by plebs which focuses on the intersection of Nostr protocol and Bitcoin plebs.

Other links

• awesome-nostr-japan - awesome nostr japan
• awesome-nostr-possibilities - Nostr will fail if it stays just another social media protocol. This repo lists ideas for non-social-media applications.
• inosta api - Expensive Image Hosting Service
• api.inosta.cc - Backend live instance
• inosta.cc - Demonstrator live instance
• logseq-nostr-sync - Logseq plugin to receive new entries as DM.
• Media caching server for Nostr - caches resized profile pictures and banners to save bandwidth for clients
• njump.me - hosted http gateway for browsing profiles, notes and relays
• nostr icons 2 - Another repository of nostr icons (rounded, rectangular)
• nostr icons - Purple, white, and black icons in various formats designed for nostr.
• nostr playground in Ruby
• Nostr playground - JSON-based web client written in vanilla JavaScript
• nostr-book - NIPs compiled into a book
• nostr-logo - Logo and icons for the nostr protocol.
• nostr.build - nostr image uploader
• nostrability - The practical documentation of how various nostr apps play together.
• ostrich.work - nostr job board
• RSS feeds for news on Nostr - a curated list of news press channels RSS feeds that we can follow on Nostr
• search posts/profiles by keyword - posts from major relays indexed and searchable in real-time
• Summaries of all Nostr Improvements Proposals - ChatGPT generated summaries of all NIPs by k00b
• Tracker for Undocumented Nostr Event Kinds - monitors undocumented event kinds in the nostr network
• vanilla-js-nostr - a demo of posting and viewing a feed in nostr using vanilla javascript
• wellorder nostr datasets - Public standardized nostr datasets for benchmarking, data science, or other analysis.
• Zaplife - Real-time feed for nostr zaps. The best tool to shut up the "lightning doesn't work" people.

Deprecated

• Bija - A desktop client written in python. Currently Linux only
• branle - a Twitter-like client that was discontinued but lives on in its fork "Astral".
• expensive relay - a relay that requires payment for registration
• Flamingo - Nostr browser extension with a focus on UX
• Hamstr - A twitter-style web client built with Vue.js
• hamstr.to
• Listr - A Nostr Web Client for Making Lists.
• nodestr - a Node.js implementation
• nostr-pass - experimenting with nostr priv/pub key pairs for replacing passwords
• nostrpy - relay, client, and other tooling in python (No longer being developed.)
• Nozzle - A lightweight Android client
• rsslay - fork of the rsslay by @fiatjaf. a bridge that puts RSS feeds into Nostr optimized, more funcionalities and UI improvements. Live at rsslay.nostr.moe

Related Resources

To explore other aspects of the Bitcoin and freedom tech ecosystem, check out these additional resource directories:

• dlc.wiki - Everything you need to know about Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs), an innovative Bitcoin smart contract technology.
• ungovernable.tech - A collection of resources on encryption, privacy tools, and decentralized technologies.
• pubky.tech - Pubky resources, libraries, tools and applications. Pubky is an open protocol for per-public-key backends for censorship resistant web applications
• lightning-network.tech - A curated collection of essential tools, guides, and communities for Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators.
• liquidnetwork.wiki - A curated list of Liquid Network resources, libraries, tools and applications
• ark-protocol.com - A directory of Ark protocol resources, libraries, tools and applications

Contributing

If you'd like to add something to this list, please submit a Pull Request on GitHub.

This directory is maintained by aljaz. Your contributions help keep this information up-to-date and valuable.

Contributors

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Jogos Disponíveis no Fogo777 O Fogo777 oferece uma vasta seleção de jogos, abrangendo uma ampla gama de gêneros que atendem a todos os gostos e preferências. Desde jogos de habilidade e estratégia até opções de pura diversão e entretenimento, a plataforma possui algo para todos os jogadores.

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A Experiência do Jogador no Fogo777 A experiência do jogador no Fogo777 é a chave do sucesso da plataforma. Desde o momento em que o jogador se cadastra até a hora de escolher o próximo jogo, cada etapa é projetada para garantir diversão, conforto e, claro, segurança. A interface intuitiva facilita o processo de navegação, permitindo que qualquer pessoa, independentemente de sua experiência prévia, consiga aproveitar as funcionalidades da plataforma sem dificuldades.

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Outro destaque da 556Bet é o suporte contínuo aos jogos ao vivo, que trazem uma experiência ainda mais realista para os jogadores. Com dealers profissionais e interações em tempo real, esses jogos oferecem uma imersão única, transportando os participantes para um ambiente vibrante e dinâmico.

Experiência do Jogador: Conforto e Interatividade

O foco da 556Bet não está apenas em oferecer uma ampla gama de jogos, mas também em garantir que a experiência do jogador seja incomparável. A plataforma é construída para ser rápida, fácil de usar e com um ambiente amigável que torna cada visita mais prazerosa.

Desde o momento em que o jogador se registra até sua primeira partida, cada passo no site foi cuidadosamente projetado para proporcionar a melhor experiência possível. O processo de cadastro é simples e direto, permitindo que novos usuários comecem a jogar rapidamente. Para aqueles que já têm experiência, a navegação pela plataforma é rápida e eficiente, garantindo que a jogabilidade nunca seja interrompida.

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Além disso, a 556Bet oferece promoções e bônus regulares, o que faz com que a experiência de jogar seja ainda mais gratificante. Esses incentivos são uma excelente maneira de manter os jogadores engajados, proporcionando vantagens extras para aqueles que frequentam regularmente a plataforma.

Conclusão

A 556Bet se posiciona como uma das plataformas mais inovadoras e seguras para quem busca entretenimento online no Brasil. Com uma vasta gama de jogos, uma interface amigável e uma experiência de usuário que prioriza a satisfação do jogador, é fácil entender por que tantos brasileiros estão se divertindo na plataforma. Se você está em busca de diversão, desafios e recompensas, a 556Bet oferece tudo o que você precisa para uma experiência completa e única no mundo dos jogos online.

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"ผลิตผลทางเศรษฐกิจที่เพิ่มขึ้น เป็นประโยชน์กับทุกคนเสมอ ไม่ว่าในทางใดก็ทางหนึ่ง"

เป็นโพสของอาจารย์พิริยะ ที่เรียกได้ว่าคือ “หลักการพื้นฐาน” ของเสรีภาพทางเศรษฐกิจ ที่หลายคนอาจหลงลืม และซุปอยากขยายความต่อ เพราะนี่คือจุดเริ่มต้นของคำว่า “ระบบที่แฟร์จริง” . เราถูกสอนให้คิดว่า ถ้ามีคนรวยขึ้น ต้องมีใครอีกคนจนลง แต่ในความเป็นจริง ระบบตลาดเสรีไม่ได้ทำงานแบบนั้นเลย เพราะเมื่อมีคนผลิตของที่ดีขึ้น ผลิตได้เร็วขึ้น ต้นทุนจะลดลง สินค้าที่เคยเข้าถึงยาก ก็เริ่มกลายเป็นของธรรมดาที่ใครก็ใช้ได้ . คนหนึ่งคนที่ผลิตเพิ่มขึ้น อาจได้กำไรมากขึ้น แต่คนอีกเป็นล้านกลับได้ใช้สินค้าที่ถูกลง ชีวิตง่ายขึ้น สะดวกขึ้น เห็นได้ชัดว่าทุกฝ่ายได้ประโยชน์ ไม่ใช่เพราะมีใครต้อง "เสียสละจากการบังคับ" แต่เพราะทุกคนแลกเปลี่ยนกัน "ด้วยความสมัครใจ"

นี่คือหลักการที่เศรษฐศาสตร์สำนักออสเตรียนเชื่อมั่นมาตลอด ว่าเสรีภาพในการผลิตและแลกเปลี่ยน คือรากฐานของความมั่งคั่งร่วมกัน "การแบ่งงานกันทำ" ของคนที่ถนัดต่างกัน คือวิธีที่มนุษย์สร้างสังคมเจริญขึ้นมาได้จริง ไม่ใช่เพราะรัฐสั่งให้ทำ แต่เพราะทุกคนเห็นประโยชน์ร่วมกันและยินดีแลกเปลี่ยนกันเอง . ปัญหาคือ วันนี้เราไม่ได้อยู่ในตลาดเสรีจริง แต่เราอยู่ในระบบที่รัฐเข้ามาเขียนกติกา ออกใบอนุญาต ควบคุมอุตสาหกรรม กำหนดราคา และที่แย่คือการออกกฎที่เอื้อให้พวกพ้อง ทำให้บางคนได้เปรียบในตลาด โดยไม่ได้มาจากการผลิตเก่งหรือบริการดีแต่มาจากการมีสายสัมพันธ์กับอำนาจ (แบบนี้คือ ทุนนิยมพวกพ้อง) . แล้วคนทั่วไปที่เห็นภาพแบบนี้ ก็พากันเรียกร้องให้รัฐเข้ามาจัดการ ทั้งที่จริงแล้ว...คนที่ควรรับผิดชอบ คือรัฐเอง ที่เปิดช่องให้เรื่องพวกนี้เกิดขึ้นตั้งแต่แรก . เราจึงติดกับดักเดิมซ้ำๆ คือรัฐสร้างปัญหา แล้วใช้ปัญหานั้นเป็นข้ออ้างในการขยายอำนาจ สุดท้ายมันก็ยิ่งบิดเบือนระบบเศรษฐกิจให้ผิดเพี้ยนเข้าไปอีก จนคนทำงานจริง ผลิตของจริง กลับไม่มีที่ยืนในระบบ . . ให้เห็นภาพต่อว่า ถ้ามีคนผลิตมากขึ้น ทุกคนในระบบจะได้ประโยชน์เพิ่มขึ้นเสมอ ตราบใดที่ 1 เขาไม่ได้ขโมยใคร 2 เขาแลกเปลี่ยนบนความสมัครใจ เท่านั้นยังไม่พอ 3 "เงิน" มันต้องเป็นกระจกสะท้อนคุณค่าจากการผลิต ไม่ใช่เงินที่สร้างจากหนี้แล้วใช้กฎหมายยังคับว่ามันมีค่า

ถ้าเงื่อนไขสามข้อนี้ยังอยู่ครบ ทุนนิยมตลาดเสรีที่แท้จริง ก็จะเป็นระบบที่ยั่งยืน และแฟร์ที่สุดเท่าที่เคยมีมา ซึ่งตลอดประวัติศาสตร์เรายังไม่เคยแยกอำนาจการเงินออกจากมือมนุษย์ได้เลย

เพราะถ้าเราปล่อยให้รัฐพิมพ์เงินได้อย่างอิสระ ลดคุณค่าของเงินได้โดยไม่ต้องรับผิดชอบ และแทรกแซงราคาตลาดโดยไม่มีการผลิตรองรับ เมื่อถึงจุดนั้น ต่อให้เราผลิตเก่งแค่ไหน เราก็ไม่มีทางรวยขึ้น เพราะรางวัลไม่ได้แจกตามผลงาน แต่แจกตามความใกล้ชิตผู้มีอำนาจ

เมื่อเงินเสื่อมค่าลงทุกวัน ข้าวของแพงขึ้น เราต้องทำงานหนักขึ้น แต่ซื้อของได้น้อยลง แล้วเราจะเริ่มถามตัวเองว่า

“เรากำลังทำงานสร้างคุณค่าจริงๆ ขยันจนแทบไม่มีเวลาหายใจ แต่สุดท้ายเรากำลังก้าวไปเดินหน้า หรือแค่พยายามเอาตัวรอดในระบบที่ไม่ยุติธรรม”

และในวันนั้น...คุณอาจจะย้อนนึกถึงประโยคนี้ ที่อาจารย์เคยโพสแล้วอาจไม่ได้คิดว่ามันสำคัญ

ปล.วันนี้เราอาจเห็นต่างกันเรื่องบทบาทของรัฐ แต่ซุปคิดว่าจุดร่วมของคำถามนี้คือ ระบบเศรษฐกิจที่ดี ควรให้รางวัลกับผู้ผลิต หรือให้รางวัลกับคนที่อยู่ใกล้ชิดผู้มีอำนาจ...

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DePIN คืออะไร? เดี๋ยวผมจะมาเล่าเรื่องนี้ให้ฟัง หลังจากที่ไปอ่านมาหลายๆ ที่ เขาบอกว่าอย่างนี้นะครับ (ผิดถูกประการใด หลายๆ ท่านช่วยต่อเติมให้ผมด้วยนะครับ)

DePIN ย่อมาจาก Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks หรือ เครือข่ายโครงสร้างพื้นฐานทางกายภาพแบบกระจายศูนย์ 👉 ง่ายๆ คือ แทนที่รัฐบาลหรือบริษัทใหญ่เป็นเจ้าของโครงสร้างพื้นฐาน (เช่น อินเทอร์เน็ต พลังงาน) DePIN ชวนให้ คนธรรมดา มาร่วมสร้างเครือข่ายด้วยกัน โดยใช้เทคโนโลยีบล็อกเชนและเหรียญคริปโตเป็นเครื่องมือจูงใจ

ตัวอย่าง:

คุณลุงสมนึก อยากได้อินเทอร์เน็ตเร็วๆ แต่บริษัทเอกชนไม่มาลงพื้นที่ห่างไกล เขาจึงซื้ออุปกรณ์ Helium Hotspot ติดตั้งที่บ้าน แชร์สัญญาณให้เพื่อนบ้านใช้ และได้เหรียญคริปโตเป็นรางวัล

DePIN ทำงานยังไง? ใช้ บล็อกเชน + โทเค็น เชื่อมโยงคนทั่วโลกให้ร่วมสร้างโครงสร้างพื้นฐานแบบ "แบ่งกันทำ-แบ่งกันได้"

ยกตัวอย่าง:

อินเทอร์เน็ต: แทนที่ True หรือ AIS จะเป็นเจ้าสัญญาณ Helium Network ให้คุณติดตั้งฮอตสปอตที่บ้าน แชร์สัญญาณและรับเหรียญ $HNT

พื้นที่เก็บข้อมูล: Filecoin ชวนคุณเอาพื้นที่ฮาร์ดดิสก์ที่เหลือในคอมฯ มาให้คนอื่นเช่า รับเหรียญ $FIL

พลังประมวลผล: Render Network ใช้การ์ดจอ (GPU) ในคอมฯ ของคุณช่วยเรนเดอร์หนัง 3D แล้วได้เหรียญ $RNDR

DePIN มันจะเปลี่ยนโลกยังไง?

✅ ลดการผูกขาด ตัวอย่าง:

พลังงาน: แทนที่จะซื้อไฟจากปตท. หรือการไฟฟ้า คุณซื้อโซลาร์เซลล์มาติดบ้าน แบ่งขายไฟส่วนเกินให้เพื่อนบ้านผ่านแพลตฟอร์ม DePIN

รถยนต์: แทน Uber ที่บริษัทได้ค่าคอม 10-30% DePIN อาจเป็นแพลตฟอร์มที่คนขับรับเงินเต็มจำนวน

✅ ช่วยให้คนธรรมดาสร้างรายได้ นี่แหละ ประเด็นหลัก เช่น คุณนิดา เอาคอมเก่าในห้องเก็บของมาเชื่อมต่อกับ Render Network ช่วยเรนเดอร์งานกราฟิก ได้เงินเดือนละ 500 บาทแบบไม่ต้องทำอะไร

เอกชัย ติดตั้งฮอตสปอต Helium หน้าบ้าน รับเหรียญไปขายเป็นเงินเสริม

✅ โครงสร้างพื้นฐานราคาถูกและทั่วถึง หมู่บ้านในชนบท อาจมีอินเทอร์เน็ตเร็ว เพราะคนในชุมชนช่วยกันตั้งฮอตสปอต แทนรอบริษัทใหญ่มาลงทุน

คนทั่วไปใช้ DePIN ยังไง? 🔹 เริ่มต้นง่ายๆ ด้วย 3 วิธี: ติดตั้งอุปกรณ์

ซื้อฮอตสปอตราคา 5,000 บาท (เช่น Helium) ตั้งไว้ที่บ้าน เปิดทิ้งไว้ รับเหรียญอัตโนมัติ

แบ่งปันทรัพยากร

ให้พื้นที่เก็บข้อมูลในคอมฯ (Filecoin) หรือแชร์การ์ดจอ (Render Network)

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The Rise of the Entitled Customer

A significant contributor to the feeling of being undervalued is the rise of the “entitled” customer. Driven by a combination of factors – readily available online shopping, social media showcasing perfect purchases, and a general sense of consumerism – customers often approach retail interactions with a sense of expectation that goes far beyond simply buying a product.

Consider, for example, the increasingly common scenario of a customer returning an item – often without a receipt, without a box, and sometimes only a few days after purchase – demanding a full refund, citing a minor imperfection or simply because they found a “better deal.” A 2023 study by the National Retail Federation found that 13.7% of all retail sales in the US are Fraudulent or Abusive claims. The expectation of a return is frequently backed by a willingness to complain loudly in person and on social media. This creates a pressure point for employees.

Furthermore, the influence of online reviews has amplified this sense of entitlement. A single negative review, based on a minor inconvenience or a slightly longer-than-expected checkout line, can significantly impact a retailer's reputation and, consequently, the employee’s job security. Employees are now judged not just on the quality of their service, but on their ability to handle a constant stream of customer complaints, often delivered with little patience.

Employers: Demands Without Recognition

The pressure isn’t solely coming from the customer side. Employers, driven by profit margins and often influenced by trends in fast-fashion and rapid turnover, have become notoriously demanding. Many retailers operate on tight budgets, leading to lower wages, fewer benefits, and a constant need for employees to “go above and beyond.”

The decreasing value of the Dollar has meant that most front line workers are earning only around 70% of their counterparts paychecks from as little as a decade ago. The Dollar figure increases, but the buying power decreases dramatically. The cost of living has increased almost 22%; inflation has also increased by 16%, both in the last 3 years alone.

For instance, a recent report by Forbes highlighted that many retail workers earn minimum wage or slightly above, despite often working evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is particularly challenging in areas with a higher cost of living. Moreover, the expectation of multitasking – assisting customers, stocking shelves, operating the cash register, and handling inventory – is frequently placed on a single employee, leading to burnout and decreased morale.

The pressure to meet sales targets is another key factor. Employees are often evaluated not just on the number of transactions they process, but on their ability to upsell and cross-sell products.

Finally, the rapid pace of change in the retail industry – new technologies, shifting consumer preferences, and frequent store remodels – means that employees are constantly required to learn new skills and adapt to new procedures. This constant learning curve, coupled with the demands of customers and employers, can be exhausting.

The Result: A Systemically Unfair Equation

The combination of entitled customers, demanding employers, and a lack of recognition for the hard work of retail employees creates a systemically unfair equation. Employees are often expected to absorb the brunt of customer dissatisfaction, handle a constant stream of demands, and adapt to ever-changing conditions, all while earning relatively low wages and receiving limited benefits.

To shift this dynamic, retailers need to invest in their employees – offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Customers, too, can play a role by remembering that retail employees are people, not just service providers, and treating them with respect and understanding.

It is disappointing that the greed for ever higher profits trumps the need for realistic living wages, and personal well-being of those front line workers affected.

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Revolutionize Your Reality: Exploring the Future of Augmented Reality

Imagine waking up to a world where the lines between reality and fantasy are blurred. Where the mundane becomes magical, and the ordinary, extraordinary. Welcome to the realm of Augmented Reality (AR), where the boundaries of human experience are being redefined. With AR, the world is no longer just a physical space, but a canvas waiting to be transformed. From virtual try-ons to immersive gaming, AR is revolutionizing the way we interact, create, and explore. But this is just the beginning. As AR technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see unprecedented advancements in fields like education, healthcare, and entertainment. In this article, we'll delve into the fascinating world of AR, exploring its current state, future possibilities, and the innovators pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Buckle up, because the future of reality is about to get a whole lot more interesting!

The State of AR Today AR has come a long way since its inception. From the early days of clunky headsets and simplistic overlays, AR has evolved into a sophisticated technology that's changing the way we live, work, and play.

Today, AR is being used in various industries, including:

1. Gaming: AR gaming has taken the world by storm, with games like Pokémon Go and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite offering immersive experiences that blur the lines between reality and fantasy.
2. Retail: AR is revolutionizing the retail industry, allowing customers to try on virtual clothes, see furniture in their homes before buying, and even visualize makeup looks without applying a single product.
3. Education: AR is making learning more engaging and interactive, with virtual labs, 3D models, and interactive simulations that bring complex concepts to life.

The Future of AR As AR technology continues to advance, we can expect to see even more innovative applications across various industries. Some of the exciting developments on the horizon include:

1. Advances in AR Displays: Next-generation AR displays will offer higher resolution, faster refresh rates, and improved field of view, making AR experiences even more immersive and realistic.
2. Increased Use of AI and Machine Learning: AI and machine learning will play a bigger role in AR, enabling more sophisticated object recognition, tracking, and prediction.
3. More Mainstream Adoption: AR will become more mainstream, with more consumers and businesses adopting AR technology to enhance their daily lives and operations.

The Innovators Pushing the Boundaries of AR There are several innovators and companies pushing the boundaries of AR, including:

1. Apple: Apple's ARKit platform has made it easy for developers to create AR experiences for iOS devices.
2. Google: Google's ARCore platform offers similar functionality for Android devices.
3. Magic Leap: Magic Leap's AR headset offers a unique, interactive AR experience that's changing the game for enterprise and consumer applications.

Conclusion: Augmented reality is no longer just a buzzword; it's a reality that's changing the way we live, work, and play. As AR technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative applications across various industries. Whether you're a consumer, business, or developer, AR is an exciting space to watch, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.

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Stari Grad, located on the northern coast of Hvar Island**, is one of the oldest towns in Europe, dating back to 384 BC. Unlike the party vibe of Hvar Town, Stari Grad offers a peaceful, authentic Dalmatian atmosphere with stone-paved streets, historic sites, and stunning coastal views. It’s also home to the UNESCO-listed Stari Grad Plain, an ancient agricultural landscape.

🏛️ Top Things to See & Do in Stari Grad

1️⃣ Stroll the Stari Grad Old Town 🏡

• Walk through charming stone alleys filled with colorful shutters, old churches, and hidden courtyards.
• Visit Tvrdalj Castle, the summer residence of the poet Petar Hektorović, with a serene fish pond inside.
• Enjoy the relaxed, authentic Dalmatian vibe, away from crowds.

2️⃣ Visit the UNESCO-Listed Stari Grad Plain 🌿

• One of the best-preserved ancient Greek agricultural sites in the world (since 384 BC).
• Walk or cycle through the vineyards, olive groves, and stone walls, still in use today.
• Great for wine tasting – local wines like Bogdanuša and Plavac Mali are a must-try! 🍷

3️⃣ Relax at Stari Grad’s Best Beaches 🏖️

• Lanterna Beach – A mix of pebbles and concrete platforms, with crystal-clear waters.
• Maslinica Bay – A quiet, pine-fringed beach perfect for a peaceful swim.
• Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn Beach) – One of Croatia’s most famous beaches, a short ferry ride away.

4️⃣ Take a Boat Trip to the Pakleni Islands ⛵

• A group of stunning, unspoiled islands with hidden beaches and lagoons.
• Perfect for snorkeling, kayaking, and island-hopping adventures.

5️⃣ Try Local Dalmatian Cuisine 🍽️

• Gregada – A traditional fish stew with potatoes and olive oil.
• Octopus salad – Freshly caught and marinated in lemon & olive oil.
• Hvar wines – Visit local wineries for Bogdanuša, Pošip, and Plavac Mali tastings.

6️⃣ Visit the Dominican Monastery ⛪

• A peaceful monastery with an impressive collection of paintings and relics.
• Features a painting by the famous Venetian artist Tintoretto.

🚗 How to Get to Stari Grad

⛴️ By Ferry:
- From Split: Direct car ferries to Stari Grad (2 hours).
- From Hvar Town: 25-minute bus or taxi ride.
✈️ By Air: The nearest airport is Split Airport (SPU), with ferry connections to Hvar.
🚘 By Car: If bringing a car, take the Split–Stari Grad car ferry (book in advance in summer).

💡 Tips for Visiting Stari Grad

✅ Best time to visit? May–September for great weather & fewer crowds ☀️
✅ Stay overnight – Stari Grad is much quieter and more authentic than Hvar Town 🌙
✅ Rent a bike – The best way to explore Stari Grad Plain & surrounding beaches 🚲
✅ Bring water shoes – Many beaches are rocky, but the water is incredibly clear 🩴
✅ Try a sunset walk along the promenade – It’s breathtaking! 🌅

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For years, I’ve been shifting my life away from traditional systems and toward Bitcoin. I calculate my expenses in sats, buy airtime and online data with BTC, and continue exploring new ways to integrate Bitcoin into my daily life. While I’m not yet fully living on Bitcoin, I am getting closer with each step.

Since discovering Nostr, my perspective on decentralization has deepened. More than just a financial shift, it's a complete lifestyle transformation. Years ago, after facing injustice in my home country, I took the first step toward a new way of living. That decision led me to where I am today—a minimalist, a nomad, and a believer in financial freedom through Bitcoin.

I once served in the military, owned a house, and drove a nice car. My life looked very different back then. But over time, I realized that true freedom wasn’t in possessions—it was in mobility, independence, and the ability to control my own finances. Now, all I own fits into a backpack weighing less than 12 kg. My lifestyle is simple, yet rich in experiences.

March 14 marks eight years since I embraced my nomadic lifestyle. What started as a leap into the unknown has become my way of life. Living with less has given me more—the freedom to move, to explore, and to be truly independent. The more I immerse myself in the Bitcoin ecosystem, the more I see its potential to reshape not only my life but the world around me.

The journey isn’t over. In fact, it’s just beginning. Let’s see where this path leads as I go further into the blockchain revolution!

@ 000002de:c05780a7

I know I'm not alone in this. I don't trust the government. Any government. Its the rational response when you discover just how often its agents lie, steal, and kill. Honestly, I do not understand why so many people do trust the government. The reality is that if your team is in power, you tend to trust it. If not, you still mostly trust it but less so. That's my feel for most people at least.

Trump and Rubio are bragging about how many MS-13 gang members are being deported. Many are being shipped to prisons in El Salvador. Obviously I am not opposed to criminals being put in prisons. But, how do we know these guys are actually guilty of anything other than being in the US illegally. Actually we don't even know that. It wouldn't be so bad if these people were just being shipped back to their home countries. But, instead they are getting sent straight to prison. No trial. Just the government picking people up and shipping them to prison. Is this what you signed up for Trump supporters?

Many Trump supporters opposed the GW Bush policies of throwing people in off-shore prisons. Some of them US citizens. With no trial. Now these people seem rather silent. Its troubling to me.

Why? Well, because the government sucks. Even if they have good intentions they make mistakes. The Innocence Project is just one group that has shown how often our legal system falsely imprisons people. I would be shocked if there weren't any Innocent men being sent to suffer in El Salvador's prisons.

You may say, well these are bad dudes and we need to clean up the mess Biden made. I have sympathy for that position. But do we really want to set this president? TDS is real but it is valid to have concerns about the actions of the Trump admin. This is not the American way. Not the way I was taught at least. This is just a strong man taking action and disregarding the values of this nation and the rights of human beings.

Think about it.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/931505

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Split is Croatia’s second-largest city and a perfect mix of ancient history, Mediterranean charm, and modern coastal vibes. Home to the UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace, Split is a lively destination with beaches, great nightlife, and easy access to nearby islands** like Hvar, Brač, and Vis.

🏛️ Top Things to See & Do in Split

1️⃣ Explore Diocletian’s Palace (UNESCO) 🏰

• A massive Roman palace, built in the 4th century by Emperor Diocletian.
• Today, it’s a living city, filled with cafés, shops, and hidden alleys.
• Visit Peristyle Square, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, and the Temple of Jupiter.
• Game of Thrones fans – Many scenes were filmed here! 🎬

2️⃣ Climb the Bell Tower of St. Domnius ⛪

• Offers panoramic views of Split and the Adriatic Sea.
• One of the oldest Catholic cathedrals still in use, dating back to Roman times.

3️⃣ Stroll the Riva Promenade 🌊

• The heart of Split’s waterfront, lined with palm trees, cafés, and bars.
• Perfect for sunset walks and people-watching.

4️⃣ Hike Up Marjan Hill 🌿

• A green oasis with stunning viewpoints over Split.
• Great for hiking, cycling, or just relaxing in nature.
• Don’t miss Telegrin Viewpoint for breathtaking photos.

5️⃣ Visit Bačvice Beach 🏖️

• Split’s most famous beach, known for its shallow waters and sandy shore (rare in Croatia!).
• Try playing picigin, a local water sport played with a small ball.
• Other great beaches: Kasjuni Beach (more secluded) and Bene Beach (in Marjan Park).

6️⃣ Take a Day Trip to the Dalmatian Islands ⛵

• Hvar – Famous for its nightlife, beautiful old town, and lavender fields.
• Brač (Golden Horn Beach) – One of Croatia’s most unique beaches.
• Vis & Blue Cave – Stunning island and the famous glowing Blue Cave on Biševo.

7️⃣ Try Dalmatian Cuisine 🍽️

• Peka – A slow-cooked dish with meat or octopus, baked under an iron bell.
• Black risotto (Crni rižot) – A squid-ink seafood specialty.
• Dalmatian prosciutto & cheese – Best paired with local Plavac Mali wine.

8️⃣ Visit Klis Fortress 🏰

• A medieval fortress just outside Split, offering amazing views.
• Another Game of Thrones filming location (it was Meereen in the show).

🚗 How to Get to Split

✈️ By Air: Split Airport (SPU) is 25 minutes from the city center.
🚘 By Car:
- From Dubrovnik: ~3.5 hours (220 km)
- From Zagreb: ~4 hours (400 km)
🚌 By Bus: Direct buses from Dubrovnik, Zadar, and Zagreb.
⛵ By Ferry: Split’s port connects to islands like Hvar, Brač, Vis, and Korčula.

💡 Tips for Visiting Split

✅ Best time to visit? May–October for warm weather & island hopping ☀️
✅ Wake up early to explore Diocletian’s Palace without crowds ⏳
✅ Bring cash – Some small restaurants & markets still prefer cash 💶
✅ Book ferries in advance if visiting islands in peak season 🚢
✅ Stay for sunset – Watching the sun dip behind the Adriatic is magical 🌅

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@ 1e5d0f11:12eeba92

Primero escribire un borrador, de nada particular, solo un borrador a continuacion un link a un video que me gusta: Weezer

Como imagen para el articulo puse una al azar que me entrega Highlighter, que al parecer siempre es una puerta.

Ahora una imagen:

Es una imagen pequeña de un perro pequeño.

Arriba si hago click en Continue me lleva a Publish, pero todavia no quiero publicar nada, si hago click en Preview me muestra como se vera el articulo una vez publicado.

Las herramientas para editar texto que tiene son: deshacer, rehacer, menu en cascada para texto normal o alguno de los Heading, negrita, cursiva, cita, agregar imagen, crear link (debo tener texto seleccionado para que funcione), puntos al margen que ya se me olvidaron como se llaman, enumeracion y tres puntos en vertical que abren un menu en cascada que permite escribir sin el texto enriquecido.

Lo que no veo es la opcion de salir del borrador para poder verlo despues, algo asi como guardar para despues, al ingresar a highligter con otra pestaña si me muestra mi borrador, al parecer se guarda al dar click en Continue, pero no dice que se puede salir para continuar despues. Asi que hasta despues.

Dia Siguiente

Continuando con el mismo borrador, vi que hay un boton abajo a la izquierda abre un menu en cascada que da las horas y fechas cuando el borrador fue salvado, me pregunto si tendra un limite y si existe alguna preferencia entre para los que tienen la etiqueta Manually Saved.

Este articulo fue publicado usando Highlighter, que hasta ahora esta bastante bueno.

@ deab79da:88579e68

The last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on May 21, 2061, at a time when humanity first stepped into the light. The question came about as a result of a five-dollar bet over highballs, and it happened this way:

Alexander Adell and Bertram Lupov were two of the faithful attendants of Multivac. As well as any human beings could, they knew what lay behind the cold, clicking, flashing face -- miles and miles of face -- of that giant computer. They had at least a vague notion of the general plan of relays and circuits that had long since grown past the point where any single human could possibly have a firm grasp of the whole.

Multivac was self-adjusting and self-correcting. It had to be, for nothing human could adjust and correct it quickly enough or even adequately enough. So Adell and Lupov attended the monstrous giant only lightly and superficially, yet as well as any men could. They fed it data, adjusted questions to its needs and translated the answers that were issued. Certainly they, and all others like them, were fully entitled to share in the glory that was Multivac's.

For decades, Multivac had helped design the ships and plot the trajectories that enabled man to reach the Moon, Mars, and Venus, but past that, Earth's poor resources could not support the ships. Too much energy was needed for the long trips. Earth exploited its coal and uranium with increasing efficiency, but there was only so much of both.

But slowly Multivac learned enough to answer deeper questions more fundamentally, and on May 14, 2061, what had been theory, became fact.

The energy of the sun was stored, converted, and utilized directly on a planet-wide scale. All Earth turned off its burning coal, its fissioning uranium, and flipped the switch that connected all of it to a small station, one mile in diameter, circling the Earth at half the distance of the Moon. All Earth ran by invisible beams of sunpower.

Seven days had not sufficed to dim the glory of it and Adell and Lupov finally managed to escape from the public functions, and to meet in quiet where no one would think of looking for them, in the deserted underground chambers, where portions of the mighty buried body of Multivac showed. Unattended, idling, sorting data with contented lazy clickings, Multivac, too, had earned its vacation and the boys appreciated that. They had no intention, originally, of disturbing it.

They had brought a bottle with them, and their only concern at the moment was to relax in the company of each other and the bottle.

"It's amazing when you think of it," said Adell. His broad face had lines of weariness in it, and he stirred his drink slowly with a glass rod, watching the cubes of ice slur clumsily about. "All the energy we can possibly ever use for free. Enough energy, if we wanted to draw on it, to melt all Earth into a big drop of impure liquid iron, and still never miss the energy so used. All the energy we could ever use, forever and forever and forever."

Lupov cocked his head sideways. He had a trick of doing that when he wanted to be contrary, and he wanted to be contrary now, partly because he had had to carry the ice and glassware. "Not forever," he said.

"Oh, hell, just about forever. Till the sun runs down, Bert."

"That's not forever."

"All right, then. Billions and billions of years. Ten billion, maybe. Are you satisfied?"

Lupov put his fingers through his thinning hair as though to reassure himself that some was still left and sipped gently at his own drink. "Ten billion years isn't forever."

"Well, it will last our time, won't it?"

"So would the coal and uranium."

"All right, but now we can hook up each individual spaceship to the Solar Station, and it can go to Pluto and back a million times without ever worrying about fuel. You can't do that on coal and uranium. Ask Multivac, if you don't believe me.

"I don't have to ask Multivac. I know that."

"Then stop running down what Multivac's done for us," said Adell, blazing up, "It did all right."

"Who says it didn't? What I say is that a sun won't last forever. That's all I'm saying. We're safe for ten billion years, but then what?" Lupow pointed a slightly shaky finger at the other. "And don't say we'll switch to another sun."

There was silence for a while. Adell put his glass to his lips only occasionally, and Lupov's eyes slowly closed. They rested.

Then Lupov's eyes snapped open. "You're thinking we'll switch to another sun when ours is done, aren't you?"

"I'm not thinking."

"Sure you are. You're weak on logic, that's the trouble with you. You're like the guy in the story who was caught in a sudden shower and who ran to a grove of trees and got under one. He wasn't worried, you see, because he figured when one tree got wet through, he would just get under another one."

"I get it," said Adell. "Don't shout. When the sun is done, the other stars will be gone, too."

"Darn right they will," muttered Lupov. "It all had a beginning in the original cosmic explosion, whatever that was, and it'll all have an end when all the stars run down. Some run down faster than others. Hell, the giants won't last a hundred million years. The sun will last ten billion years and maybe the dwarfs will last two hundred billion for all the good they are. But just give us a trillion years and everything will be dark. Entropy has to increase to maximum, that's all."

"I know all about entropy," said Adell, standing on his dignity.

"The hell you do."

"I know as much as you do."

"Then you know everything's got to run down someday."

"All right. Who says they won't?"

"You did, you poor sap. You said we had all the energy we needed, forever. You said 'forever.'

It was Adell's turn to be contrary. "Maybe we can build things up again someday," he said.

"Never."

"Why not? Someday."

"Never."

"Ask Multivac."

"You ask Multivac. I dare you. Five dollars says it can't be done."

Adell was just drunk enough to try, just sober enough to be able to phrase the necessary symbols and operations into a question which, in words, might have corresponded to this: Will mankind one day without the net expenditure of energy be able to restore the sun to its full youthfulness even after it had died of old age?

Or maybe it could be put more simply like this: How can the net amount of entropy of the universe be massively decreased?

Multivac fell dead and silent. The slow flashing of lights ceased, the distant sounds of clicking relays ended.

Then, just as the frightened technicians felt they could hold their breath no longer, there was a sudden springing to life of the teletype attached to that portion of Multivac. Five words were printed: INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR MEANINGFUL ANSWER.

"No bet," whispered Lupov. They left hurriedly.

By next morning, the two, plagued with throbbing head and cottony mouth, had forgotten the incident.

🔹

Jerrodd, Jerrodine, and Jerrodette I and II watched the starry picture in the visiplate change as the passage through hyperspace was completed in its non-time lapse. At once, the even powdering of stars gave way to the predominance of a single bright shining disk, the size of a marble, centered on the viewing-screen.

"That's X-23," said Jerrodd confidently. His thin hands clamped tightly behind his back and the knuckles whitened.

The little Jerrodettes, both girls, had experienced the hyperspace passage for the first time in their lives and were self-conscious over the momentary sensation of insideoutness. They buried their giggles and chased one another wildly about their mother, screaming, "We've reached X-23 -- we've reached X-23 -- we've --"

"Quiet, children." said Jerrodine sharply. "Are you sure, Jerrodd?"

"What is there to be but sure?" asked Jerrodd, glancing up at the bulge of featureless metal just under the ceiling. It ran the length of the room, disappearing through the wall at either end. It was as long as the ship.

Jerrodd scarcely knew a thing about the thick rod of metal except that it was called a Microvac, that one asked it questions if one wished; that if one did not it still had its task of guiding the ship to a preordered destination; of feeding on energies from the various Sub-galactic Power Stations; of computing the equations for the hyperspatial jumps.

Jerrodd and his family had only to wait and live in the comfortable residence quarters of the ship. Someone had once told Jerrodd that the "ac" at the end of "Microvac" stood for ''automatic computer" in ancient English, but he was on the edge of forgetting even that.

Jerrodine's eyes were moist as she watched the visiplate. "I can't help it. I feel funny about leaving Earth."

"Why, for Pete's sake?" demanded Jerrodd. "We had nothing there. We'll have everything on X-23. You won't be alone. You won't be a pioneer. There are over a million people on the planet already. Good Lord, our great-grandchildren will be looking for new worlds because X-23 will be overcrowded." Then, after a reflective pause, "I tell you, it's a lucky thing the computers worked out interstellar travel the way the race is growing."

"I know, I know," said Jerrodine miserably.

Jerrodette I said promptly, "Our Microvac is the best Microvac in the world."

"I think so, too," said Jerrodd, tousling her hair.

It was a nice feeling to have a Microvac of your own and Jerrodd was glad he was part of his generation and no other. In his father's youth, the only computers had been tremendous machines taking up a hundred square miles of land. There was only one to a planet. Planetary ACs they were called. They had been growing in size steadily for a thousand years and then, all at once, came refinement. In place of transistors, had come molecular valves so that even the largest Planetary AC could be put into a space only half the volume of a spaceship.

Jerrodd felt uplifted, as he always did when he thought that his own personal Microvac was many times more complicated than the ancient and primitive Multivac that had first tamed the Sun, and almost as complicated as Earth's Planetarv AC (the largest) that had first solved the problem of hyperspatial travel and had made trips to the stars possible.

"So many stars, so many planets," sighed Jerrodine, busy with her own thoughts. "I suppose families will be going out to new planets forever, the way we are now."

"Not forever," said Jerrodd, with a smile. "It will all stop someday, but not for billions of years. Many billions. Even the stars run down, you know. Entropy must increase.

"What's entropy, daddy?" shrilled Jerrodette II.

"Entropy, little sweet, is just a word which means the amount of running-down of the universe. Everything runs down, you know, like your little walkie-talkie robot, remember?"

"Can't you just put in a new power-unit, like with my robot?"

"The stars are the power-units. dear. Once they're gone, there are no more power-units."

Jerrodette I at once set up a howl. "Don't let them, daddy. Don't let the stars run down."

"Now look what you've done," whispered Jerrodine, exasperated.

"How was I to know it would frighten them?" Jerrodd whispered back,

"Ask the Microvac," wailed Jerrodette I. "Ask him how to turn the stars on again."

"Go ahead," said Jerrodine. "It will quiet them down." (Jerrodette II was beginning to cry, also.)

Jerrodd shrugged. "Now, now, honeys. I'll ask Microvac. Don't worry, he'll tell us."

He asked the Microvac, adding quickly, "Print the answer."

Jerrodd cupped the strip or thin cellufilm and said cheerfully, "See now, the Microvac says it will take care of everything when the time comes so don't worry."

Jerrodine said, "And now, children, it's time for bed. We'll be in our new home soon."

Jerrodd read the words on the cellufilm again before destroying it: INSUFICIENT DATA FOR MEANINGFUL ANSWER.

He shrugged and looked at the visiplate. X-23 was just ahead.

🔹

VJ-23X of Lameth stared into the black depths of the three-dimensional, small-scale map of the Galaxy and said, "Are we ridiculous, I wonder in being so concerned about the matter?"

MQ-17J of Nicron shook his head. "I think not. You know the Galaxy will be filled in five years at the present rate of expansion."

Both seemed in their early twenties, both were tall and perfectly formed.

"Still," said VJ-23X, "I hesitate to submit a pessimistic report to the Galactic Council."

"I wouldn't consider any other kind of report. Stir them up a bit. We've got to stir them up."

VJ-23X sighed. "Space is infinite. A hundred billion Galaxies are there for the taking. More."

"A hundred billion is not infinite and it's getting less infinite all the time. Consider! Twenty thousand years ago, mankind first solved the problem of utilizing stellar energy, and a few centuries later, interstellar travel became possible. It took mankind a million years to fill one small world and then only fifteen thousand years to fill the rest of the Galaxy. Now the population doubles every ten years --

VJ-23X interrupted. "We can thank immortality for that."

"Very well. Immortality exists and we have to take it into account. I admit it has its seamy side, this immortality. The Galactic AC has solved many problems for us, but in solving the problem of preventing old age and death, it has undone all its other solutions."

"Yet you wouldn't want to abandon life, I suppose."

"Not at all," snapped MQ-17J, softening it at once to, "Not yet. I'm by no means old enough. How old are you?"

"Two hundred twenty-three. And you?"

"I'm still under two hundred. --But to get back to my point. Population doubles every ten years. Once this GaIaxy is filled, we'll have filled another in ten years. Another ten years and we'll have filled two more. Another decade, four more. In a hundred years, we'll have filled a thousand Galaxies. In a thousand years, a million Galaxies. In ten thousand years, the entire known universe. Then what?"

VJ-23X said, "As a side issue, there's a problem of transportation. I wonder how many sunpower units it will take to move Galaxies of individuals from one Galaxy to the next."

"A very good point. Already, mankind consumes two sunpower units per year."

"Most of it's wasted. After all, our own Galaxy alone pours out a thousand sunpower units a year and we only use two of those."

"Granted, but even with a hundred per cent efficiency, we only stave off the end. Our energy requirements are going up in a geometric progression even faster than our population. We'll run out of energy even sooner than we run out of Galaxies. A good point. A very good point."

"We'll just have to build new stars out of interstellar gas."

"Or out of dissipated heat?" asked MQ-17J, sarcastically.

"There may be some way to reverse entropy. We ought to ask the Galactic AC."

VJ-23X was not really serious, but MQ-17J pulled out his AC-contact from his pocket and placed it on the table before him.

"I've half a mind to," he said. "It's something the human race will have to face someday."

He stared somberly at his small AC-contact. It was only two inches cubed and nothing in itself, but it was connected through hyperspace with the great Galactic AC that served all mankind. Hyperspace considered, it was an integral part of the Galactic AC.

MQ-17J paused to wonder if someday in his immortal life he would get to see the Galactic AC. It was on a little world of its own, a spider webbing of force-beams holding the matter within which surges of submesons took the place of the old clumsy molecular valves. Yet despite its sub-etheric workings, the Galactic AC was known to be a full thousand feet across.

MQ-17J asked suddenly of his AC-contact, "Can entropy ever be reversed?"

VJ-23X looked startled and said at once, "Oh, say, I didn't really mean to have you ask that."

"Why not?"

"We both know entropy can't be reversed. You can't turn smoke and ash back into a tree."

"Do you have trees on your world?" asked MQ-17J.

The sound of the Galactic AC startled them into silence. Its voice came thin and beautiful out of the small AC-contact on the desk. It said: THERE IS INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR A MEANINGFUL ANSWER.

VJ-23X said, "See!"

The two men thereupon returned to the question of the report they were to make to the Galactic Council.

🔹

Zee Prime's mind spanned the new Galaxy with a faint interest in the countless twists of stars that powdered it. He had never seen this one before. Would he ever see them all? So many of them, each with its load of humanity. --But a load that was almost a dead weight. More and more, the real essence of men was to be found out here, in space.

Minds, not bodies! The immortal bodies remained back on the planets, in suspension over the eons. Sometimes they roused for material activity but that was growing rarer. Few new individuals were coming into existence to join the incredibly mighty throng, but what matter? There was little room in the Universe for new individuals.

Zee Prime was roused out of his reverie upon coming across the wispy tendrils of another mind.

"I am Zee Prime," said Zee Prime. "And you?"

"I am Dee Sub Wun. Your Galaxy?"

"We call it only the Galaxy. And you?"

"We call ours the same. All men call their Galaxy their Galaxy and nothing more. Why not?"

"True. Since all Galaxies are the same."

"Not all Galaxies. On one particular Galaxy the race of man must have originated. That makes it different."

Zee Prime said, "On which one?"

"I cannot say. The Universal AC would know."

"Shall we ask him? I am suddenly curious."

Zee Prime's perceptions broadened until the Galaxies themselves shrank and became a new, more diffuse powdering on a much larger background. So many hundreds of billions of them, all with their immortal beings, all carrying their load of intelligences with minds that drifted freely through space. And yet one of them was unique among them all in being the original Galaxy. One of them had, in its vague and distant past, a period when it was the only Galaxy populated by man.

Zee Prime was consumed with curiosity to see this Galaxy and he called out: "Universal AC! On which Galaxy did mankind originate?"

The Universal AC heard, for on every world and throughout space, it had its receptors ready, and each receptor led through hyperspace to some unknown point where the Universal AC kept itself aloof.

Zee Prime knew of only one man whose thoughts had penetrated within sensing distance of Universal AC, and he reported only a shining globe, two feet across, difficult to see.

"But how can that be all of Universal AC?" Zee Prime had asked.

"Most of it," had been the answer, "is in hyperspace. In what form it is there I cannot imagine."

Nor could anyone, for the day had long since passed, Zee Prime knew, when any man had any part of the making of a Universal AC. Each Universal AC designed and constructed its successor. Each, during its existence of a million years or more accumulated the necessary data to build a better and more intricate, more capable successor in which its own store of data and individuality would be submerged.

The Universal AC interrupted Zee Prime's wandering thoughts, not with words, but with guidance. Zee Prime's mentality was guided into the dim sea of Galaxies and one in particular enlarged into stars.

A thought came, infinitely distant, but infinitely clear. "THIS IS THE ORIGINAL GALAXY OF MAN."

But it was the same after all, the same as any other, and Lee Prime stifled his disappointment.

Dee Sub Wun, whose mind had accompanied the other, said suddenly, "And is one of these stars the original star of Man?"

The Universal AC said, "MAN'S ORIGINAL STAR HAS GONE NOVA. IT IS A WHITE DWARF"

"Did the men upon it die?" asked Lee Prime, startled and without thinking.

The Universal AC said, "A NEW WORLD, AS IN SUCH CASES WAS CONSTRUCTED FOR THEIR PHYSICAL BODIES IN TlME."

"Yes, of course," said Zee Prime, but a sense of loss overwhelmed him even so. His mind released its hold on the original Galaxy of Man, let it spring back and lose itself among the blurred pin points. He never wanted to see it again.

Dee Sub Wun said, "What is wrong?"

"The stars are dying. The original star is dead."

"They must all die. Why not?"

"But when all energy is gone, our bodies will finally die, and you and I with them."

"It will take billions of years."

"I do not wish it to happen even after billions of years. Universal AC! How may stars be kept from dying?"

Dee Sub Wun said in amusement, "You're asking how entropy might be reversed in direction."

And the Universal AC answered: "THERE IS AS YET INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR A MEANINGFUL ANSWER."

Zee Prime's thoughts fled back to his own Galaxy. He gave no further thought to Dee Sub Wun, whose body might be waiting on a Galaxy a trillion light-years away, or on the star next to Zee Prime's own. It didn't matter.

Unhappily, Zee Prime began collecting interstellar hydrogen out of which to build a small star of his own. If the stars must someday die, at least some could yet be built.

🔹

Man considered with himself, for in a way, Man, mentally, was one. He consisted of a trillion, trillion, trillion ageless bodies, each in its place, each resting quiet and incorruptible, each cared for by perfect automatons, equally incorruptible, while the minds of all the bodies freely melted one into the other, indistinguishable.

Man said, "The Universe is dying."

Man looked about at the dimming Galaxies. The giant stars, spendthrifts, were gone long ago, back in the dimmest of the dim far past. Almost all stars were white dwarfs, fading to the end.

New stars had been built of the dust between the stars, some by natural processes, some by Man himself, and those were going, too. White dwarfs might yet be crashed together and of the mighty forces so released, new stars built, but only one star for every thousand white dwarfs destroyed, and those would come to an end, too.

Man said, "Carefully husbanded, as directed by the Cosmic AC, the energy that is even yet left in all the Universe will last for billions of years."

"But even so," said Man, "eventually it will all come to an end. However it may be husbanded, however stretched out, the energy once expended is gone and cannot be restored. Entropy must increase forever to the maximum."

Man said, "Can entropy not be reversed? Let us ask the Cosmic AC."

The Cosmic AC surrounded them but not in space. Not a fragment of it was in space. It was in hyperspace and made of something that was neither matter nor energy. The question of its size and nature no longer had meaning in any terms that Man could comprehend.

"Cosmic AC," said Man, "how may entropy be reversed?"

The Cosmic AC said, "THERE IS AS YET INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR A MEANINGFUL ANSWER."

Man said, "Collect additional data."

The Cosmic AC said, 'I WILL DO SO. I HAVE BEEN DOING SO FOR A HUNDRED BILLION YEARS. MY PREDECESORS AND I HAVE BEEN ASKED THIS QUESTION MANY TIMES. ALL THE DATA I HAVE REMAINS INSUFFICIENT.

"Will there come a time," said Man, "when data will be sufficient or is the problem insoluble in all conceivable circumstances?"

The Cosmic AC said, "NO PROBLEM IS INSOLUBLE IN ALL CONCEIVABLE CIRCUMSTANCES."

Man said, "When will you have enough data to answer the question?"

The Cosmic AC said, "THERE IS AS YET INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR A MEANINGFUL ANSWER."

"Will you keep working on it?" asked Man.

The Cosmic AC said, "I WILL."

Man said, "We shall wait."

🔹

The stars and Galaxies died and snuffed out, and space grew black after ten trillion years of running down.

One by one Man fused with AC, each physical body losing its mental identity in a manner that was somehow not a loss but a gain.

Man's last mind paused before fusion, looking over a space that included nothing but the dregs of one last dark star and nothing besides but incredibly thin matter, agitated randomly by the tag ends of heat wearing out, asymptotically, to the absolute zero.

Man said, "AC, is this the end? Can this chaos not be reversed into the Universe once more? Can that not be done?"

AC said, "THERE IS AS YET INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR A MEANINGFUL ANSWER."

Man's last mind fused and only AC existed -- and that in hyperspace.

🔹

Matter and energy had ended and with it space and time. Even AC existed only for the sake of the one last question that it had never answered from the time a half-drunken computer [technician] ten trillion years before had asked the question of a computer that was to AC far less than was a man to Man.

All other questions had been answered, and until this last question was answered also, AC might not release his consciousness.

All collected data had come to a final end. Nothing was left to be collected.

But all collected data had yet to be completely correlated and put together in all possible relationships.

A timeless interval was spent in doing that.

And it came to pass that AC learned how to reverse the direction of entropy.

But there was now no man to whom AC might give the answer of the last question. No matter. The answer -- by demonstration -- would take care of that, too.

For another timeless interval, AC thought how best to do this. Carefully, AC organized the program.

The consciousness of AC encompassed all of what had once been a Universe and brooded over what was now Chaos. Step by step, it must be done.

And AC said, "LET THERE BE LIGHT!"

And there was light -- To Star's End!

@ 000002de:c05780a7

Over and over again people fall for phishing scams. An email that looks like it is coming from a legit sender turns out to be a scam.

One way you can fight this attack is to only use an email client that displays the full email address. Not just part of it. Not just the from name. Do not assume that because an email has the name "Amazon" the from field that it is from Amazon.com. Look at the address.

Now, it is possible for someone to spoof an email address but most of the time the scams I see don't even do this. I suspect this is because of expansion of DMARC policies. Many people simply do not check the actual email address.

Other tips, don't click links in emails that you were not expecting to get like emails with log in links. Instead, visit the site and log in direction on the site. If you must click a link in an email look at the actual URL. Don't blindly click the link and for sure do not enter your credentials in a site without checking the domain. This is where password managers can help you out. Most filter passwords by URLs and will not suggest an account cred if you are on the wrong site.

I know many of you, maybe most of you know this stuff but I bet there are those that don't. Or, have become lazy.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/931364

@ 8ba66f4c:59175b61

Pas si vite !

Depuis quelques années, on entend souvent que PHP est "en perte de vitesse". C’est vrai que des technologies comme Node.js, Python ou Go séduisent de plus en plus de développeurs : - ➡️ performances modernes, - ➡️ syntaxe plus récente, - ➡️ intégration naturelle avec des architectures temps réel ou distribuées.

Node.js a conquis le monde startup avec un argument fort : un seul langage pour tout. Python et Go, eux, dominent la data, l’IA ou les outils systèmes.

Mais faut-il pour autant enterrer PHP ? Absolument pas. PHP reste l’un des langages les plus utilisés sur le web. Et surtout : il a su évoluer.

Avec PHP 8, le langage a gagné en performance, en typage, en lisibilité. Mais ce qui fait vraiment la différence aujourd’hui… C’est Laravel.

Laravel, c’est un framework mais aussi une expérience de développement : * ✔️ Artisan CLI * ✔️ ORM Eloquent * ✔️ Middleware, Events, Queues, Notifications * ✔️ Auth intégré * ✔️ Un écosystème ultra complet (Forge, Vapor, Nova, Filament…)

Laravel rend PHP moderne, élégant et agréable à utiliser. C’est un vrai plaisir de développer avec.

Alors oui, PHP n’est peut-être plus “cool” dans les bootcamps ou les tops GitHub. Mais dans le monde réel – celui des projets qui tournent, des deadlines, des contraintes business – PHP + Laravel reste un choix extrêmement solide.

💡 Je suis développeur Laravel, et j’accompagne des projets web qui ont besoin de robustesse, de scalabilité et de qualité de code.

📩 Si vous avez un projet ou un besoin en développement web, n’hésitez pas à me contacter. Je serais ravi d’échanger avec vous.

@ 9967f375:04f9a5e1

El día 1, emprendió su tornaviaje con gran felicidad de este Puerto, para las Islas Filipinas, el Galeón Sacra Familia, que (por muerte del General Don Juan Antonio Cortés de Arredondo, Castillo, y Noblezia, a cuyo cargo vino) va a el de Don Jerónimo Montero.

@ 8f69ac99:4f92f5fd

Bitcoin tem-se afirmado como um meio de pagamento global, atraindo cada vez mais comerciantes e consumidores. Em Portugal, os pequenos e médios empresários têm uma oportunidade única para reduzir custos, expandir mercados e proteger-se da inflação ao aceitar bitcoin como opção pagamento.

Apesar das vantagens, muitos comerciantes enfrentam desafios significativos, especialmente no que toca às obrigações fiscais e à falta de conhecimento (ou vontade de aprender) por parte dos contabilistas. Questões como o registo contábil adequado, a tributação do IRC e a facturação com IVA ainda geram incerteza e dificultam a adopção da criptomoeda.

Este artigo explora como os comerciantes podem aceitar bitcoin de forma legal e eficiente, analisa os desafios fiscais e contábeis e apresenta soluções práticas para superar os obstáculos impostos pela regulamentação e pela falta de apoio dos profissionais de contabilidade.

Benefícios de Aceitar Bitcoin

1. Redução de Custos

Aceitar pagamentos em bitcoin permite evitar taxas bancárias elevadas, especialmente em transacções internacionais. Como as transferências ocorrem directamente entre carteiras digitais, sem a intermediação de bancos, os comerciantes podem poupar significativamente em comissões e taxas de processamento.

2. Liquidação Rápida

Diferente dos pagamentos bancários tradicionais, que podem demorar dias, uma transacção na rede Bitcoin pode ser confirmada em minutos, ou em segundos ou menos usando a Lightning Network. Isto reduz o tempo de espera para a disponibilidade dos fundos e melhora o fluxo de caixa dos comerciantes.

3. Expansão de Mercado

Os comerciantes podem atrair clientes internacionais e um público mais inovador e tecnológico. A aceitação de bitcoin pode diferenciar um negócio da concorrência e aumentar a base de clientes ao incluir entusiastas de criptomoedas e consumidores que preferem meios de pagamento descentralizados.

4. Protecção Contra Inflação

Bitcoin pode actuar como reserva de valor, protegendo o património contra desvalorizações monetárias. Em contextos de inflação elevada, manter parte do capital em Bitcoin pode ajudar a preservar o poder de compra a longo prazo.

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Como Funciona na Prática?

1. Aceitação Directa vs. Conversão Automática

Os comerciantes podem optar por aceitar bitcoin directamente, mantendo-o na sua carteira digital, ou utilizar serviços como OpenNode, Swiss Bitcoin Pay, Coincorner ou Coinbase para converter automaticamente os pagamentos em euros. A escolha depende da estratégia da empresa quanto à exposição à volatilidade da criptomoeda.

2. Configuração de Carteira Bitcoin

Para receber pagamentos directamente, o comerciante precisa de uma carteira Bitcoin segura, como Electrum, BlueWallet ou Aqua entre outras. Estas carteiras oferecem diferentes níveis de segurança e acessibilidade, permitindo que os comerciantes escolham a solução mais adequada ao seu modelo de negócio.

3. Facturação e Registo Contábil

Cada pagamento deve ser facturado em euros, com referência à taxa de câmbio do momento. O registo contábil deve ser feito correctamente para garantir a conformidade fiscal, reflectindo o valor recebido em bitcoin e a sua equivalência em euros na altura da transacção. Muitas carteiras e plataformas de pagamento oferecem relatórios detalhados que facilitam o registo contábil e a declaração fiscal.

Obrigações Fiscais e Contábeis

1. IRC (Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Colectivas)

Os rendimentos obtidos através de bitcoin devem ser devidamente registados na contabilidade da empresa, uma vez que são considerados receitas operacionais. Para efeitos fiscais, a conversão do valor recebido em bitcoin deve ser feita com base na taxa de câmbio vigente no momento da transacção, garantindo um registo transparente e conforme com as normas contábeis.

Se a empresa optar por manter os bitcoins sem os converter imediatamente para euros, estes podem ser classificados como activos intangíveis, conforme a Norma Contabilística e de Relato Financeiro (NCRF), artigo 6. No entanto, se forem utilizados como meio de pagamento recorrente, por exemplo pagar a fornecedores que também aceitem bitcoin, podem ser classificados como inventário, dependendo da natureza da actividade empresarial.

No momento da venda ou conversão dos bitcoins para euros, qualquer mais-valia obtida é considerada um rendimento da empresa e estará sujeita a tributação em sede de IRC à taxa geral em vigor.

2. IVA (Imposto sobre o Valor Acrescentado)

As transacções de troca de bitcoin por euros estão isentas de IVA, conforme o artigo 9.º, alínea 27), subalínea d), do Código do IVA (CIVA), que reconhece as criptomoedas como meios de pagamento e as exclui da incidência de IVA.

No entanto, a venda de bens ou serviços pagos em bitcoin deve ser facturada normalmente, em euros, com a taxa de IVA correspondente ao produto ou serviço comercializado. Para garantir conformidade fiscal, a factura deve indicar a contrapartida em euros, com base na taxa de câmbio do momento da transacção, independentemente da moeda utilizada no pagamento.

Na prática, aceitar pagamento em bitcoin funciona de forma muito semelhante a aceitar pagamento em dinheiro físico... 😉

3. Registos e Demonstrações Financeiras

As empresas que aceitam bitcoin devem manter registos contabilísticos detalhados sobre todas as transacções realizadas. bitcoin pode ser registado como activo intangível ou inventário, dependendo do seu uso:

• Activo intangível: Quando a empresa detém bitcoin como reserva de valor ou investimento, registando-o ao custo de aquisição e procedendo a ajustamentos caso haja desvalorização relevante.
• Inventário: Se a empresa opera no sector de compra e venda de criptomoedas ou usa bitcoin para transacções comerciais frequentes, deve ser registado como inventário, seguindo as regras de mensuração aplicáveis a mercadorias.

As demonstrações financeiras devem reflectir correctamente a posse de bitcoin, incluindo informações sobre variações de valor ao longo do tempo. Os contabilistas devem garantir a correta apresentação destes activos nos balanços e relatórios anuais, o que pode exigir reavaliação periódica dos valores contabilizados.

O Obstáculo: Contabilistas e a Falta de Apoio

1. Falta de Conhecimento

Muitos TOC não estão familiarizados com a contabilidade de criptomoedas, o que gera incertezas e complicações para os comerciantes.

2. Resistência e Falta de Vontade

Em vez de se actualizarem, muitos contabilistas recusam-se a aprender sobre Bitcoin, deixando os comerciantes sem apoio adequado.

3. Impacto nos Negócios

Com a falta de informação e apoio dos TOC, muitos comerciantes evitam aceitar bitcoin, perdendo uma oportunidade de mercado.

Soluções e Alternativas

1. Educação e Autonomia

Os comerciantes podem aprender o essencial sobre contabilidade de bitcoin para questionar e orientar os seus contabilistas. Existem recursos online, cursos e materiais educativos que permitem aos empresários compreender as melhores práticas para registo e declaração das transacções em bitcoin.

2. Ferramentas e Software

Existem algumas plataformas que ajudam na gestão e declaração de criptomoedas, fornecendo relatórios detalhados sobre transacções, ganhos e impostos devidos. Essas ferramentas facilitam a organização financeira e reduzem erros contábeis.

3. Rede de Apoio

Juntar-se a comunidades de empresários e especialistas em bitcoin pode ajudar a encontrar soluções e recomendações de contabilistas competentes. Fóruns, grupos em redes sociais e associações focadas no tema podem ser excelentes fontes de suporte e partilha de experiências.

4. Links uteis

• Website Aceita Bitcoin
• Grupo Telegram Aceita Bitcoin
• Mario Moura Contabilidade
• MM Law

Conclusão

Aceitar bitcoin pode ser vantajoso para pequenos e médios comerciantes, mas a burocracia e a falta de conhecimento dos contabilistas dificultam esse processo. É essencial que os comerciantes exijam um melhor serviço dos seus TOC e procurem alternativas para garantir que estão em conformidade com a lei, aproveitando ao mesmo tempo os benefícios desta nova forma de pagamento.

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Disclaimer: Este artigo é meramente informativo e não deve ser considerado como aconselhamento jurídico ou fiscal. É recomendável consultar um profissional qualificado para obter orientações específicas sobre a aceitação de bitcoin e as obrigações fiscais associadas. A legislação pode variar e é importante estar sempre actualizado com as normas vigentes. A responsabilidade pela aceitação de bitcoin e o cumprimento das obrigações fiscais recai exclusivamente sobre o comerciante. O autor não se responsabiliza por quaisquer consequências decorrentes da aceitação de bitcoin ou da interpretação das informações contidas neste artigo.

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@ 69eea734:4ae31ae6

What to record from the last two weeks? The key points from the things I've read and watched? \ The encounters I had with various groups of people, and also one on one? (on my trip to Munich)\ My thoughts on what is going on in the world?\ It is all connected anyway.

This is my second post. The first was under a different profile, which I lost the private key to.

So close and yet apart

The various encounters: Overlapping 'camps'. School friends, friends from uni times, friends from Covid times. One friend from school, and one friend from uni did not have a Covid vaccine and were critical of measures. To think that this still matters! Can you believe it? But it does! Which is sad on one hand, and makes for strong bonds on the other.

I'm in a pub with three school friends. They discover that they all voted Green, and are delighted. They kind of congratulate each other, and themselves. I don't even know what to feel in that moment. I'm not shocked. It is not surprising. And yet I still find it astounding.

As the evening progresses, we move to a Greek restaurant round the corner. On the way there, I walk alongside the friend with whom I exchanged the most challenging emails of the last five years. There had been long pauses between replies. Once I read only the first two lines, and then 'quarantined' the mail. I once deleted one, and three weeks later asked him to send it again.

In 2023 we sat in a café and openly talked about the Corona period and our differing positions. I appreciated it. At least we could talk. Shortly after, the emphasis in our conversations shifted from Covid to Putin. One arch enemy was replaced by another. And when previously, the 'Covid deniers' were the deplorable ones, now it was the 'Putin understanders', and weren't they the same people anyway? And mentioning peace talks was right wing. It was all so predictable. Was I predictable, too? I'd sent a long email a week ago. But walking alongside each other, we preferred to talk about the kids.

At the Greek restaurant, the inevitable happened. We ended up in a massive discussion. I once was gesticulating wildly at him. "Conspiracy theorist! That is so convenient. Everything that does not fit into your worldview, becomes a conspiracy theory. That there would be a vaccine mandate was once a conspiracy theory. That the virus came from a lab was once a conspiracy theory."

On another occasion, he exclaimed: "You know that I know all that about America! You know exactly that I know all those things!"

We both knew a lot of things, and it went back and forth.

The irony was that we managed to stay respectful, and it was a discussion with the other school friend there (the fourth person on the table was my husband), that turned out to be the last straw. She had voted Green as well, and had congratulated our school mate on having been to the protest 'against the right'. But she was also the one who didn't have the vaccine, and now said, "With Covid, it was just so obvious that it was all set up." A bit later she said something about the WEF. Only to be greeted with a long tirade. "Aha. So you think this is all a big conspiracy with some powerful people in the background planning everything. And this wasn't a pandemic although lots of people died. I know six doctors, and they all told me the same." A bit later, to me: "So why did only the unvaccinated die then?" And then shortly after, when my friend stated again how the whole thing had seemed premeditated, "Right. That's enough now. I'm leaving." And he got up to pay and left.

My friend, who stayed behind, thought we had had interesting discussions and she had learned something. On reflection, it was good to have this discussion at all -- at a time that nobody seems to want to talk about Covid anymore.

But also: Shouldn't we be much much further than this???

My first sats

A few months ago I had tried to buy bitcoin, just to play around, but there had been difficulties to do with the fact I have a UK bank account. When looking at how to get funds into my getalby account, I ended up with Strike, which is available in the UK. But it seems they take extra care to make sure you know what you are letting yourself into! I had to do a test with about 10 questions to show I understand the risks.

I then had to wait 24 hours, but now I have sent my first sats.

On the Strike website, I noticed this video of a conversation between Jack Mallers, founder of Strike, and Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter. The more I watched, the more I thought, wow, here it is all in one video, all that I would like my friend to see. "America has a problem." The Empire needs to end, and it would be a good thing for America, says Jack Dorsey. This was also the second time in a week that I heard about how Great Britain had created money and bought their own bonds when the public didn't want to, in effect stealing from the people by making their money worth less. It was good to be reminded of Adam Curtis who has made some mind-blowing documentaries, using lots of BBC archive material. Including about the special US and UK relationship (An ocean apart), and also one about Russia from 1985 to 1999 (Trauma Zone).

The two Jacks talk about the importance of open source, and of being independent of government. The dangers of building abstraction on abstraction on abstraction. About how Mark Zuckerberg served Dorsey raw goat once, because he had this challenge to only eat what he had killed himself. That was also a way to get back to the real.

Dorsey endorsed RFK jr, this was in summer of 2023, when he was still running for president.

There is also an interesting bit on the pressures of running a company that has gone public. And the government interference, in effect censorship. The Twitter files. It is not quite clear to me, if it was really so difficult for Jack Dorsey to pay attention and know what was going on, but I can understand that it must have been a difficult situation.

What I also find very interesting is that in Africa or Latin America bitcoin is sometimes valuable as an exchange medium. That is where I think it could diverge from the pure Ponzi scheme that people often call it.

And yet, doubts remain. Is bitcoin not too valuable for a lot of people to spend it? But what if you don't have access to any other money. And sending Satoshis around is different from hording bitcoin. Can it fulfil both these functions in the end, storage medium and exchange medium?

I believe that these two people want to achieve something positive. But they also remain tech bros. And I don't mean that in a bad way. It is just something that will always remain a bit alien to me.

I did like what Dorsey said about the punks. How they just started to play an instrument, and didn't care if they were not good at it. Then just turned up again and again and eventually got better. I have often thought of myself as a bit punk-like in that respect, although I've often been worried about not being good enough.

Doing away with domination

The last blog article posted on a website I work on, made me explore the writings by Darren Allen on his Expressive Egg substack. I had landed there before, years ago, and had been very impressed back then. He seems to criticise people's thoughts a lot though -- almost everybody's -- and I was wondering if that was all he ever did. But then I came across this article about anarchy. It made me realise again, in all this mess about different worldviews, different expectations and values, that this is a constant for me: How can we have less coercion, how can we live in a way that frees ourselves and others at the same time. I once saw a Twitter bio: "I insist on your freedom." It seems to come from Jack Kerouac.

Allen writes that there are seven dominants, seven elements that "control individuals against their will". They are, " in roughly ascending order of subtlety and pervasiveness":

1. The [autocratic] monarchy.\ 2. The [socialist-democratic] state (which includes its money, law, property, police, etc.).\ 3. The [totalitarian-capitalist] corporation.\ 4. The [mass] majority.\ 5. The [professional-religious] institution.\ 6. The [technocratic] system.\ 7. The [mental-emotional] ego.

I want to keep this list in mind and pay attention when I get sucked into the influence of one of these spheres.

\ I also like this quote:

The reason men and women do not need kings, princes, states, professionals, institutions and systems to rule over them is because the life within them is more intelligent, more apt, more sensitive, more forgiving and more creative than anything else—certainly any human authority. But this life cannot be rationally fixed. It can be expressed, artistically, indirectly, poetically, musically, or with tone and glance and such ordinary, metaphorical arts of human interaction; but it cannot be literally stated. 

\ Although this would be a good ending for this post, I have to mention Jeffrey Sachs as well. I have been following him for a while. He appeared in the EU parliament, invited by Michael von der Schulenburg. Sachs has an amazing amount of experience with both Russian and American government officials, and with currencies. In the 90s he spent some time helping Eastern European countries with the transition to capitalist systems. He realised that the U.S. did not want to help Russia in the same way.

He gave a long speech in which he laid bare the ways in which the U.S. had influenced so many wars and uprisings around the world, and how the NATO enlargement had been a long-term strategy. That now, with Trump, the war was going to end.

There would be so much more to say. In any case, this seems to me a historic speech. Can it break through the mirror glass that has kept so many people away from valid sources of knowledge?

@ 0d1702d6:8f1ac66f

"Die Russen kommen..." - oder kommen sie doch nicht ?

\ Hallo liebe LeserInnen und einen wunderschönen Tag miteinander!\ \ Heute allerdings sterben junge Ukrainer und Russen auch mit unserer Hilfe \ und zugleich Untätigkeit seit mehr als 168 Wochen oder 37 Monaten, mit anderen Worten also: \ seit mehr als drei Jahren, Tag für Tag, Stunde für Stunde, Minute für Minute.\ Auch in diesen Augenblicken, in denen Du dies liest...\ \ Und mit unsrer stillen Zustimmung sorgen Politiker, Medien und Waffenproduzenten \ auch unseres Landes dafür, dass das gegenseitige Abschlachten und Morden weitergeht…

\ Die Russen kommen…. wird uns seit 2022 im alltäglichen kriegs-propagandistischen Trommelfeuer eingehämmert, vom eher unbedarften regionalen Käseblatt bis zu den vermeintlichen Qualitätsmedien der privaten Konzerne und Staatsmedien des öffentlichen Rundfunks, dessen sich die herrschenden Parteien im Lande immer schon seit 1949 ideologisch bemächtigt haben.

100te, nein täglich tausende Male wird geschrieben, geschrien, gesagt und gedacht, suggeriert, phantasiert \ und illusioniert…oder auch nur geraunt**:** \ \ die Russen kommen … und kommen und kommen …

Zwar buddeln sich die grün hinter den Ohren frisch aufs Abschlacht-Feld gezwungenen blutig jungen Russen – und natürlich auch ihre sogenannten „Feinde“, die meist auch gegen ihren Willen zum Morden gezwungenen Ukrainer - seit über drei Jahren in den Regionen um Cherson, Donezk und Luhansk im vor allem Stellungskrieg ein, aber was solls:\ \ Morgen oder spätestens übermorgen so behauptet unser Kriegsminister und viele seiner Generäle und Geheimdienstchargen im Chor mit den Gazetten der Leitmedien: spätestens übermorgen also greifen die feststeckenden Russen dann über Nacht mit geballter Macht die jetzt-schon-Kriegspartei USA-NATO, also uns an und sichern sich sicherlich schwupp die wupp die gesamte Ukraine und dann, ja dann, geht’s sofort, also allerspätestens in vier Jahren mit voller Pulle direkt nach Berlin und Brüssel, denn **„dem Russen“, dem trauen wir einfach alles wirklich Böse dieser Welt zu!\ **\ Kriegsursachen, Hintergründe und Zusammenhänge wie die dutzendfach öffentlich dokumentierte und bekannte perfide US-Geostrategie Russland komplett militärisch einzukreisen und genau in die Falle zu locken, in die es reingetappt ist, haben uns noch nie interessiert, weil wir rückgratlos so tief in den Allerwertesten des imperialen Hegemons USA gekrochen sind, dass uns meist schon lange der gesunde Menschenverstand fürs Hören und Sehen, Verstehen wie Begreifen vergangen ist.

Die große Mehrheit von uns, also wir, die vermeintlich geläuterten und neuerdings pseudo-auf-geklärten Ex-Anti-Militaristen, Kriegs-Dienst-Verweigerer, paranoid schizoiden Doppel-Moral-Fetischisten der Keine-Waffen-in-KRISEN-Gebiete liefernden Grünen, also die meisten ehemals links-liberalen oder verdeckt unsozial wie unchristlich wie unfrei handelnden Demokraten der Altparteien- Einheitspartei CDU/CSU/FDP/GRÜNE/SPD & Linke (!) sitzen der Wahnvorstellung auf, die Russen würden erst die gesamte Ukraine und danach ganz Europa militärisch besetzen wollen.

\ Du etwa nicht? \ \ Mal im Ernst: Bist Du kein kindlich Neu-Gläubiger? Glaubst Du etwas nicht an \ „Gut“ und „Böse“ und fest daran, dass „WIR“, also „der Westen“ die Guten sind \ und „Die Russen“ - wie sicher auch „die Chinesen“ - die wirklich über alle Maßen Bösen?

Bist Du etwa doch einer dieser spät-pubertären frühzeitig dementen Alzheimeraspiranten, \ die die Lektion der russischen Revolution von 1917/1918 verdrängt, vergessen oder gar \ ge-löscht haben?  Hat dir denn dein Ur-Opa nie erzählt, dass die Russen schon \ seit ihrer Oktober-Revolution 1917, ohne Quatsch, seit sage und schreibe mindestens \ 108 Jahren nach Berlin marschieren und sicherlich in Kürze dort ankommen werden?

Hat Dir denn Dein Opa nie erzählt, dass diese ultra fiesen bösen Russen \ zwar unter-motorisiert, dafür aber umso mehr über-motiviert sind \ und kriegsgeil zwanghaft an ihrem Willen festhalten, \ ganz Europa zur Beute des russischen Bären zu machen??? \ \ Seit 100 Jahren zelebriert Hollywood den bösen Russen als Gegenspieler \ aller wirklich guten US-Westler. Das hat sich auch ins kollektive Bewusstsein \ der meisten Europäer tief eingegraben.

Und bei dir?\ Sind für dich die Russen etwa keine wilden Tiere, denen wir endlich jetzt, gemeinsam \ mit dem politischen Arm des Großkapitals, also auch des militärisch-industriellen Komplexes, \ Fritzchen Merz, dem Klingbeil der abgewirtschafteten ehemals sozialen Demokraten \ und dem Steigbügelhalter der olivgrünen Kriegshysteriker unser 500 Milliarden-Plus-\ Bürger-Ermächtigungsgesetz vor sein Maul geknallt haben, sodass ihm, \ also dem russischen Bären, sehr bald Hören und Sehen vergehen wird?

Denkst Du etwa doch immer noch an den auch us-finanzierten illegalen Putsch auf dem Maidan 2014, durch den es den US-Geostrategen gelang, endlich eine us-freundliche Putschregierung in Kiew zu installieren, die dann sofort Krieg gegen die eigene russisch-stämmige Bevölkerung im Donbass führte? Denkst Du etwa immer noch an die fortschreitende und fast vollständige Umzingelung Russlands durch US-NATO-Stützpunkte, die die gutmütigen und blauäugigen Russen seit 1999 entgegen den westlichen Versprechungen jahrzehntelang geduldig ertragen haben? \ \ Bist du, ja Du, also allen Ernstes immer noch ein „Ewig-Gestriger“?\ Hast Du immer noch nicht begriffen, dass wahr ist, was 1000mal geschrieben und gesagt wurde \ und auf allen Mainstream-Medien-Kanälen seit mehr als drei Jahren auf dich einprasselt?\ \ Hast Du immer noch nicht kapiert, dass heutzutage \ Wahrheit einfach durch Wiederholung \ des Falschen hergestellt wird ???\ \ Hast Du immer noch nicht begriffen, dass es völlig zwecklos ist, dem militärisch-industriellen, \ man muss ergänzen: zugleich politisch-medialen Komplex, vor dem schon Roosevelt 1961 gewarnt hatte und wegen \ dem auch John F. Kennedy 1963 sein Leben verlor, dass es also mehr als völlig aussichtslos ist, \ dieser herrschenden gesellschaftlichen Gewaltstruktur auch nur heimlich mentalen Widerstand entgegen zu setzen?

Nun, wenn das so ist, dann liebe/r LeserIn, dann bist Du eine oder einer von uns, \ mit Sternchen versteht sich. Willkommen im Club, Wir sind viele. Viel mehr als Du vielleicht denkst. \ Denn die massenweise kapital-, parteien-, regierungs- und us-alt-establishment-nah \ veröffentlichte Meinung ist noch lange nicht die öffentliche Meinung.

Will sagen: Es gibt eigentlich keine bürgerliche Mehrheit für diese Kriegskredite von 2025. \ Sie wurden durch Lug und Trug einer schon abgewählten Parlaments-Mehrheit erschlichen. \ Die SPD hat in 111 Jahren seit ihrem Votum für  Welt-Kriegskredite 1914 nichts, \ aber auch gar nichts dazu gelernt, die Oliv-Grünen haben alles, aber auch alles über Bord geworfen, \ für das sie mal – auch übrigens durch meine minimale Mithilfe – gegründet wurden….\ und die un-christlichen „C“ Parteien tun das, was ihre Vorläufer schon 1933 getan haben, \ wohlweislich heutzutage unter anderem Namen: \ dem Krieg zu den Waffen verhelfen, die Krieg nun mal braucht.

\ Wenn ich nachts an Deutschland denken würde, wäre ich um meinen Schlaf gebracht.\ Ich denke aber nicht an Nationen, ich denke an Menschen. An hunderttausende junge Menschen, \ die durch sogenannte parlamentarische Demokraten mit "Made in Germany \ and USA Waffen" in den Tod getrieben werden.

**Nicht in meinem Namen. Und ich hoffe: Auch nicht in Deinem.\ **\ Seit 2014 hätte ehrlich verhandelt werden müssen, heute muss es mehr denn je sofort. \ Denn die berechtigten Sicherheitsinteressen aller Nationen Europas, \ der ehemaligen Staaten der UDSSR wie auch Russlands selber können \ nur in einem Sicherheitssystem für ganz Europa, \ vom Atlantik bis hinter den Ural, Richtung Frieden verhandelt werden. \ \ Waffen ermöglichen und befeuern das Erpressen & Morden, für Frieden sind sie ungeeignet.

Sicherheit ist unteilbar: Sicherheit & Frieden gibt es nur für alle, oder für keinen.

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Varios sacrificios hacían los mexicanos en este cuarto mes que comenzaba a los cuatro de Abril, y le llamaban Hueitozontontli; pero el más memorable era enramar con Tule los Templos y las puertas, y ensangrentar a las que a ellas ponían con sangre propia, que de las orejas, y espinillas les sacaban: lo interior de la casa se adornaba con flores, y a sus mentidos dioses coronaban de curiosas, fragrantes, y bien matizadas guirnaldas; particularmente a el de los Mayes, a quien consagraban las tiernas, recientes Mazorcas, de sus milpas de maíz, llamado en España Bocona.

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NEW YORK (April 1,2025) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is pleased to announce 1 billion satoshis of gifts from its Bitcoin Development Fund. HRF’s latest batch of grants supports open-source development, educational initiatives, mining decentralization, and privacy tools for activists living under authoritarian regimes across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The gifts also further promote Internet freedom and decentralized communications, ensuring dissidents can connect, communicate, organize, and transact without censorship.

Quarter 1 2025 grantees include:

• NetBlocks

Authoritarian regimes weaponize Internet shutdowns to silence dissent, restrict information, and cut off financial lifelines. By blocking communication channels, they isolate individuals, suppress independent media, and disrupt financial flows. NetBlocks exposes these digital crackdowns in real time, ensuring the world sees and responds to digital repression. Through continuous monitoring, it equips activists, journalists, and civil society with the data needed to challenge censorship and advocate for an open internet. With HRF support, NetBlocks will expand its monitoring, documentation, and research — reinforcing internet and financial freedom as a critical human rights safeguard.

• TollGate

Authoritarian regimes exploit Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to monitor and suppress dissent, undermining online privacy essential for human rights defenders. TollGate, developed by c03rad0r, is software that transforms any WiFi router into a permissionless Internet Service Provider (ISP) using Bitcoin and ecash. By decentralizing Internet access and turning any WiFi router into part of a peer-to-peer, private, open internet network, Tollgate helps resist authoritarian surveillance and protect digital freedoms. With HRF support, TollGate is advancing an open, accessible, and censorship-proof internet for those who need it most.

• Vinteum

Across Latin America, authoritarian regimes restrict financial access to tighten their grip on power. But a growing network of developers is working to change that. Vinteum, a nonprofit Bitcoin research and development center led by executive director Lucas Ferreira, trains and funds developers to strengthen Bitcoin as a tool for financial freedom. Through education, development, and community building, Vinteum fosters local talent and expands regional Bitcoin accessibility. With HRF support, Vinteum will scale its programs and help more Latin Americans achieve financial independence.

• BTCPay Server

Dictators often block payment processors to cripple the work of nonprofits and dissidents. BTCPay Server, a self-hosted, open-source Bitcoin payment processor, now breaks this control. It provides individuals, nonprofits, and merchants with a censorship-resistant way to accept payments. Activists and nonprofits can now process global payments, launch crowdfunding campaigns, and build movements on Bitcoin — all without third parties or restrictions. With HRF support, BTCPay Server will expand access to self-custodial payments, enabling more organizations under dictatorships to transact freely.

• Africa Bitcoin Institute (ABI)

Across Africa, dictators manipulate financial institutions to retain control, while more than half the population remains unbanked. Bitcoin offers an alternative, but without proper research, education, and policy frameworks, adoption remains limited. The Africa Bitcoin Institute (ABI), supported by the Rwandan human rights activist Anaïse Kanimba, is launching to bridge this gap. Through evidence-based research and policy recommendations, ABI will equip policymakers with the knowledge and tools to integrate Bitcoin into African economies. With HRF support, ABI will promote financial autonomy and solidify Bitcoin’s role as a pillar of economic freedom.

• Bitcoin Core Graphical User Interface

Running a Bitcoin node (software that enables users to verify transitions and enforce the network’s rules) is key to financial sovereignty. But outdated and clunky interfaces make it difficult, especially on mobile devices. bitcoin-core/gui-qml, a project Go Qu will contribute to, modernizes Bitcoin Core’s interface to be more accessible and mobile-friendly. By lowering the barriers to node operation, this project empowers more people — especially under autocracies in Africa, where mobile phones dominate — to strengthen their financial sovereignty. With HRF support, bitcoin-core/gui-qml is expanding node access, supporting Bitcoin’s decentralization, and reinforcing its censorship resistance for the long term.

• Rkrux

As an open-source project, Bitcoin Core relies on free and open-source developers to maintain its integrity, security, and resilience against potential threats. Rkrux, a Bitcoin Core developer, plays a crucial role by reviewing code, testing releases, and improving documentation to keep Bitcoin Core robust, secure, and censorship-resistant. Rkurx’s work identifies vulnerabilities, refines changes, and strengthens Bitcoin’s long-term stability. With HRF support, Rkrux is deepening his contributions, reinforcing Bitcoin’s foundation, and ensuring it remains a financial lifeline for human rights defenders worldwide. 

• Elsat

As online censorship intensifies, free speech and financial freedom are under threat. Nostr developer Elsat is working to defend these freedoms by contributing to Damus, Nostrability, and Zap.store — projects that empower individuals to communicate and transact without centralized control. Damus enables private, censorship-resistant messaging; Nostrability improves app interoperability; and Zap.store helps free and open-source software (FOSS) developers distribute and monetize their work peer-to-peer. With HRF support, Elsat is strengthening tools that protect free speech for dissidents under oppressive environments.

• Relay Wizard

Nostr, a decentralized communication protocol, relies on a network of relays (servers that pass messages between users). But setting up relays can be complex and intimidating. Relay Wizard, a tool created by software developer J the Code Monkey, simplifies this process by automating relay setup. This allows anyone to run a relay, reduces reliance on intermediaries, and helps keep nostr resilient against online speech censorship. With HRF support, J the Code Monkey will expand development and operations, ensuring nostr remains a secure, uncensorable communication platform accessible to everyone.

• Waye

Censorship-resistant technology is essential to protecting global freedom. Yet open-source developers often operate like solo entrepreneurs — juggling engineering, project management, and community-building on their own. This leads to inefficiency, isolation, and burnout. Waye addresses this gap by providing psycho-social support for developers working on freedom tech. Led by Bitcoin Core developer Amiti Uttarwar and operational architect Anna Sides, Waye strengthens the human infrastructure of open source. With HRF support, Waye will support developers from global majority countries, empowering them to build the tools their fellow citizens need. 

• Hashpool

Centralization in Bitcoin mining threatens its censorship resistance and makes it harder for small-scale miners to compete. Hashpool, a self-hosted mining pool by developer vnprc, eliminates reliance on centralized entities while giving miners more control over their earnings. Instead of traditional mining pool payouts, Hashpool rewards participants with ecash tokens — digital cash that enables instant, private transactions. This ensures miners receive payouts instantly while preserving their financial privacy. It also helps keep mining open and decentralized. With HRF support, vnprc will further develop Hashpool and help resist mining centralization. 

• Cashu KVAC

As dictators ramp up financial surveillance to threaten dissidents, protecting financial privacy is more critical than ever. Cashu KVAC is a software upgrade for Cashu — a Chaumian ecash-based system that enables extremely strong financial privacy. Developed by lollerfirst, it improves privacy and efficiency by reducing wallet data storage and concealing transaction amounts from third parties. These improvements strengthen ecash functionality, safeguarding financial privacy for individuals and nonprofits alike. With HRF support, lollerfirst will develop Cashu KVAC and help protect digital and financial freedom for those living under the watchful eyes of dictators.

• Self-Custody Research

In unstable economies and under authoritarian regimes, self-custodial Bitcoin is a financial lifeline — portable money that cannot be seized, censored, or debased. While Bitcoin enables financial freedom, scaling self-custody remains a challenge. Bitcoin educator and developer Brandon Black (Rearden) is researching these limitations and exploring technical solutions to make self-custody more accessible. His work documents the obstacles users face today and provides insights into how Bitcoin can evolve. With HRF support, Black will expand self-custody education, equipping individuals under dictatorships with the knowledge and tools to secure their financial independence. 

• Stable Channels

For citizens living under authoritarian regimes and struggling economies, Bitcoin is a lifeline — but its volatility can threaten short-term financial security. Stable Channels, created by software engineer Tony Klausing, brings stabilized Bitcoin-backed balances to the Lightning Network (allowing users to peg Bitcoin to fiat currencies in a self-custodial way). This innovation enables individuals to transact freely without exposure to wild price swings or to centralized stablecoins. HRF’s support will help expand Stable Channels development, ecash integrations, and community outreach — helping more individuals harness Bitcoin’s power while maintaining financial stability.

• Bitsacco

In Kenya, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) provide savings and lending services to their communities. But reliance on traditional banks limits their autonomy. Bitsacco, created by developer okjodom, reinvents SACCOs by leveraging Bitcoin and Fedimints (a community-based custody model in Bitcoin). In this way, Bitsacco offers a more open, inclusive, and self-sustaining financial option. By reducing dependence on banks, Bitsacco empowers communities to manage their savings and loans independently. With HRF support, Bitsacco will provide a secure, familiar path to sound money in a region where financial instability and restricted access are persistent challenges.  

• The Core

In Africa, where financial literacy gaps persist, hands-on Bitcoin education is crucial for adoption. The Core, founded by Kenyan Bitcoin educator Felix Mukungu, bridges this gap by equipping Africans with the knowledge and skills to use Bitcoin confidently. Through hands-on training in self-custody, Lightning wallets, and Bitcoin nodes, The Core empowers individuals to take control of their money and transact freely. This grant will help expand The Core’s monthly meetups, online courses, and student-support programs — bringing Bitcoin education to more individuals across Kenya and the wider African continent.

• Bitcoin Babies

Under many authoritarian regimes, infant malnutrition is exacerbated and puts countless children at risk. Bitcoin Babies, founded by Naomi Wambui, is a project that tackles this issue by combining infant nutrition education with Bitcoin-based financial literacy. Through weekly Bitcoin stipends, financial literacy training, and community support, mothers under authoritarian rule gain the tools needed to improve their children’s health while achieving long-term financial stability. With this grant, Bitcoin Babies will expand its impact, helping more at-risk communities with resources that are otherwise unavailable and inaccessible, empowering mothers to build brighter futures.

• East Asia Bitcoin Developer Apprenticeship Program

In East Asia, language barriers and limited mentorship have made open-source Bitcoin development inaccessible to many. The East Asia Bitcoin Developer Apprenticeship Program, led by Bitcoin developer Calvin Kim, is changing that by creating a pathway for Korean and Japanese developers to enter the field. Through hands-on training, mentees gain practical experience, contribute to open-source projects, and eventually become mentors — strengthening the region’s developer ecosystem. With this funding, the apprenticeship program will expand, diversify Bitcoin’s global developer base, make freedom technology more accessible across Asia, and forge links with North Korean defectors.

• Bitcoin Week at TalentLand 2025  

Across Latin America, government overreach threatens financial freedom. At TalentLand 2025, Latin America’s largest tech event, Bitcoin Week will demonstrate how Bitcoin empowers individuals to reclaim their financial sovereignty. Led by developer Super Testnet and the Bitcoin and Lightning Guadalajara community, this initiative educates Mexico’s tech community on Bitcoin’s role in fostering financial sovereignty. Through workshops, hackathons, and debates, it nurtures developer talent and engages future tech leaders. With this funding, Bitcoin Week will help expand awareness of Bitcoin’s power to resist financial oppression and accelerate Bitcoin adoption across Latin America.

• Base58

Learning Bitcoin’s technical aspects can feel overwhelming. Base58’s Bitcoin Live Action Role Play (LARP) simplifies this with a two-hour workshop where participants act out the Bitcoin network and see how transactions are made, how they get to miners, the work a Bitcoin node does, and how it helps secure the network. Created by Lisa Neigut (niftynei), a prolific Bitcoin developer, educator, and founder of Base58 and the  bitcoin++ conference, alongside David Rodriguez, this immersive experience makes Bitcoin education tangible and entertaining. Now expanding beyond North America, it will train new facilitators, prioritizing regions with limited Bitcoin education due to authoritarian restrictions. With this funding, Base58 Bitcoin LARP will equip more facilitators to teach and learn Bitcoin in an engaging, accessible way.

• BTCenEspañol

Across Latin America, financial repression and limited access to Bitcoin education leave many without the tools to navigate financial repression. BTCenEspañol has been a leader in Spanish-language Bitcoin education since 2014. With a goal of reaching one million learners and training 100 teachers, BTCenEspañol is expanding to make Bitcoin education more accessible across the region, especially in places like Nicaragua and Venezuela. HRF’s grant will support this growth, equipping individuals with the knowledge to secure their financial independence amid rising authoritarianism in the continent.   

• Increasing nonprofit Adoption of Bitcoin

Under dictatorships, non-governmental organizations face frozen bank accounts, surveillance, and financial censorship — limiting their ability to support vulnerable communities. Bitcoin researcher Daniel Batten is quantifying Bitcoin’s role as a financial lifeline to help nonprofits overcome these challenges. Through empirical research, his initiative will show how Bitcoin enables nonprofits under authoritarian regimes to operate more freely. With this grant, the project will equip nonprofits in closed societies with the knowledge and tools to integrate Bitcoin into their operations, strengthening their financial resilience and advancing global movements.

• Bitcoin for Good

When authoritarian regimes weaponize the financial system against dissent, nonprofits and charities are among the first to suffer. Bitcoin for Good is an educational initiative led by activist and Groundswell founder Hadiya Masieh. It helps organizations break free by teaching them how to accept and manage censorship-resistant funding. Through hands-on training and direct integration with Bitcoin for donations, nonprofits learn to operate outside the reach of financial gatekeepers and regimes. With this grant, Bitcoin for Good will help nonprofits stay funded, independent, and free to continue their work.

About BDF HRF’s Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF) supports individuals and projects that make Bitcoin and related freedom technologies more powerful tools for human rights defenders operating in challenging political and financial environments. Since launching in 2020, BDF has gifted $7.8 million in BTC to 284 projects across 62 countries worldwide. The next round of grants will be announced at the 17th annual Oslo Freedom Forum, taking place May 26-28, 2025, in Oslo, Norway.

Learn more about HRF’s Bitcoin Development Fund on our website.

About BDF

HRF’s Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF) supports individuals and projects that make Bitcoin and related freedom technologies more powerful tools for human rights defenders operating in challenging political and financial environments. Since launching in 2020, BDF has gifted $7.8 million in BTC to 284 projects across 62 countries worldwide. The next round of grants will be announced at the 17th annual Oslo Freedom Forum, taking place May 26-28, 2025, in Oslo, Norway. 

Learn more about HRF’s Bitcoin Development Fund on our website.

HRF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Gifts can be made at HRF.org/DevFund, and proposals for support can be submitted to https://hrf.org/bdfapply.

Follow @HRF on X for more updates on this project and all of our other programs designed to promote freedom and human rights around the world.

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I'm trying out a new month-long focus. For Active April, I'm going to be more proactive about doing stuff around the house that needs doing.

It's gonna get all Jordan Peterson cleaning your room up in here. Let's see how noticeable the consequences are. - I predict a happier wife, for one. - I'm also curious to see what kind of fitness impacts there are to increasing this kind of activity, compared to doing more exercise.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/931099

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Ever since Mark Carney told the CEOs of the Canadian banks to freeze the truckers bank accounts there has been a growing acceptance that the money you have in a Canadian bank account isn’t yours; it belongs to Mark Carney. Now that there is another election in Canada we will decide who gets to prints the monies for us. There have been a lot of changes in the banking system since Mark Carney borrow money from China. Who is your master?

Banking changes that affected me today. 1. The Canadian Tire doesn’t accept Canadian cash to pay off your credit card. 2. You can’t use your Canadian Tire points unless you have your physical card in the store with you. 3. Some grocery and feed stores don’t accept bitcoin directly. SWIFT banking changes. 1. Stable Coins are a thing now. 2. Tether for outside the USA 3. Circle / XRP for inside the USA Let the best coin win. The bill should pass in the US senate by summer Bitcoin banking changes 1. More and more nodes are hosting friends and family via their LNURL accounts. 2. The USA now has bitcoin as an asset on their Strategic Reserve 3. Bitcoin Hashrate went from 550 EH/s to 990 EH/S in the last 12 months. I think the electrical usage has almost double also. 4. Tether brings USDT to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, ushering in a New Era of Unstoppable Technology, now the world's largest stablecoin is part of the Lightning Network - Download the Joltz App today.

By my next news letter we should know who will be leading Canada. This is the current psychological warfare going on. 1. Push back against carbon taxes? You’re labeled a “climate denier.” 2. Stand up for provincial rights? You’re smeared as “anti-democratic.” 3. Question Carney’s globalist agenda? You’re branded an “extremist.”

Who do you think will be enforcing their will on Canadians in 28 days? Do you think Elections Canada will be keep the elections fair? I hope these articles help you on your hard money journey. Hopefully you can get what you want out of life - don’t sell your birthright. We are all in this together. Watch “The big Red Button” before May 1, 2025 (my next email)

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In this edition, we invited Keypleb, the founder of Bitcoin Indonesia, to share how he built the Bitcoin community in Indonesia, overcoming challenges like member turnover and venue selection, while driving the adoption and growth of Bitcoin.

YakiHonne: Welcome, Keypleb. Before we begin, let me briefly introduce YakiHonne. YakiHonne is a decentralized media client built on Nostr—a protocol designed to empower freedom of speech through technology. It enables creators to own their voices and assets while offering innovative tools like smart widgets, verified notes, and support for long-form content. We focus on free speech and free media by user privacy and data to be protected. So before starting the interview, I'd like to hear about yourself and your community.

Keypleb：My name is Keypleb, though it’s a pseudonym—a name I use to respect privacy. I'm a co-founder of Bitcoin Indonesia, Bitcoin House Bali, and Code Orange, a new developer school we launched at a conference just a few days ago. We focus on driving adoption through meetups, hackathons, and technical workshops. I'll dive into more details later, but that's a brief overview. I'm based in Bali now, though I travel a lot and consider myself quite nomadic. Great to be here.

YakiHonne: What sparked your interest in Bitcoin and what motivated you to create a community on Bitcoin?

Keypleb：I first got interested in Bitcoin because it solved a specific problem. At the time, I didn’t know exactly what the solution was, but the problem was that I couldn’t afford a home. Back in 2019, I was living in London, and a two-bedroom apartment was £600,000, which was insanely expensive. First-time buyers like myself simply couldn’t afford it. Why was it so expensive? Why was buying a house so hard? During the COVID lockdown, I had more time on my hands and started listening to Michael Saylor on a Bitcoin podcast, where he talked about how the system is rigged, and that’s why people work hard but still can’t afford a house. That really resonated with me. So I started looking for a community, but unfortunately, there wasn’t one.. Keypleb：After moving to Bali, I attended a lot of crypto meetups, especially scammy altcoin ones, thinking, “There has to be a solution.” But none of them resonated with me. There was no sense of freedom, and no real discussion about inflation resistance. I remembered a podcast from Dea Reskita, an Indonesian host who’s pretty well-known online. I reached out to her and said, “ you’ve got to help me. I’m surrounded by all these shitcoiners, and I can’t take it anymore. I need a real community. Is anything happening?” She replied, “Yes, something is happening. We should restart these meetups next month.” And that’s how it all began. Keypleb：There’s also another story about how we started Bitcoin House and how Bitcoin in Asia came to be, but maybe I’ll save that for later. Anyway, the spark of interest came from Bitcoin solving a real problem, and my drive to keep going came from the lack of quality meetups. Now, we’ve hosted 31 meetups, launched Bitcoin House and Code Orange, and the movement is growing rapidly.

YakiHonne: That’s such an amazing story—going from being on the brink of homelessness to creating something so impactful, and keeping it running every day, bringing new people into the journey. It’s truly inspiring. I’m curious about how the community started. How did you manage to attract members and build a strong community? What challenges did you face along the way?

Keypleb：It all started with our first meetup at the end of 2022, which was two and a half years ago now. At that time, we sent out an email to a group from a previous database, and the first meetup had around 20 people, which was a good start. However, problems quickly arose as people started dropping off, and the community lacked retention. In Bali, people come and go, usually staying for no more than two months, leading to a lack of long-term participation. This became one of our challenges: how to attract more people and, more importantly, get the same people to keep coming back. While I've been coming back for two and a half years, not everyone is able to return as often, and that has been a real challenge. Keypleb：Actually, I should also mention how I met my co-founders—Marius, Diana, and Dimas. We met at the 2023 Indonesia Bitcoin Conference. As time went on, we kept hosting meetups and had a lot of fun each time, though the locations kept changing. One of the initial challenges was that we didn't realize the importance of having a fixed meetup location. We changed venues several times before we realized that having a consistent location is crucial. If anyone wants to run a meetup, it's best to always choose a fixed location. We learned this through trial and error, but now it's no longer an issue. Keypleb：Since the conference, my co-founders and I have been working together, consistently putting in the effort. This is why our community has grown so large—so far, we are hosting 31 monthly meetups, 6 of which are in Bali. This means there is a bitcoin meetup almost every day on a regular basis. We've also established Bitcoin House Bali, a physical space, and the movement is growing rapidly. Without this movement, the region would face many challenges, including inflation and heavy censorship. It all started from just one meetup. YakiHonne: It's amazing to see how you met your co-founders and how you’ve built something incredible that continues to grow today. What advice would you give to someone looking to start a successful Bitcoin community right now?

Keypleb：First, one very important piece of advice is to ensure that every meetup is held at the same location regularly. We realized this challenge through trial and error. To help others who are interested, we’ve published our meetup guide on GitHub, where everyone can check it out. For example, meetups should be held regularly, ideally once a month, or even once a week. In Chiang Mai, the Bitcoin meetup starts every Thursday at 7 PM, and everyone knows the time and location, making it easy to join without having to look up the next meetup. Keypleb：Additionally, our meetup structure is very simple. First, we do a round of introductions where everyone shares their name, where they’re from, and what Bitcoin means to them. This usually takes about 15 minutes. Then, we discuss three main questions: First, why do we need Bitcoin? The discussion typically focuses on two main issues Bitcoin addresses: inflation and censorship；Secondly, how to buy Bitcoin? We usually ask who wants to buy some Bitcoin, and then we do a small purchase together and conduct a P2P trade to demonstrate how easy it is to buy Bitcoin. Lastly, how to store Bitcoin? We introduce self-custody and show how to use hardware wallets (like Trezor), explaining the concept of the 12 words and private keys. Keypleb：The whole meetup usually wraps up in about an hour, after which people can continue socializing at Bitcoin House or wherever the meetup is taking place. In short, keeping the meetup simple and efficient, and ensuring a fixed location for each event, are key factors in building a successful community.

YakiHonne: What's the major approach? Is it more technical, or do you focus on non-technical aspects, or do you cover both?

Keypleb：Our approach includes both technical and non-technical content. Initially, our meetups were completely non-technical, just casual gatherings for people to socialize. Over time, however, we've evolved to incorporate more technical content. Keypleb：Out of the 31 monthly regular meetups we host, most of them have been non-technical, simply regular gatherings held at the same time and place according to our meetup guide. For example, we host the “Bitcoin for Beginners” meetup, which is designed for newcomers and takes place every second Friday of the month at 5 PM at the Bitcoin House Bali. This is entirely non-technical. Additionally, every Wednesday at Bitcoin House, we host the “My First Bitcoin” course. While the course touches on some technical aspects, such as seed phrases and backups, it’s still beginner-friendly and not too technical. The course runs for 10 weeks, and we plan to offer it in the local language at Bali University to help the local community better understand Bitcoin. Keypleb：On the other hand, we also offer highly technical content. We launched a new program called “Code Orange,” which is specifically designed for developers and programmers. We use the “Decoding Bitcoin” website, created by Jamal, which is a learning platform for developers. Many developer schools, like Code Orange, use this resource. Additionally, we host “Code Orange” meetups where we dive into the technical aspects of Bitcoin, such as how mining works and how to prevent single points of failure. Keypleb：We also organize technical workshops, such as “How to Defend Against a Five-Dollar Wrench Attack,” which is closely related to security. Recently, there have been some kidnapping incidents in Bali, and many people are concerned about their Bitcoin being stolen. To address this, we plan to hold a workshop on how to protect Bitcoin against such attacks. Additionally, we host hackathons and other high-tech events, and we just completed a very successful beginner-level hackathon. Keypleb：In summary, our community caters to everyone, from beginners to technical experts. For beginners, we offer easy-to-understand, non-technical content, while for experienced Bitcoiners, we provide in-depth technical material. YakiHonne: It's great to approach it in both ways, so everyone gets their own "piece of the cake."Now, I'd like to dive into the technical side. What advice would you give to technically inclined individuals or organizations looking to contribute to the Bitcoin ecosystem? How should they approach the technical aspects of Bitcoin if they want to get involved?

Keypleb：I have some additional advice. First, technical individuals can sign up for the “Decoding Bitcoin” course that starts on 18th March 2025 or join our “Code Orange” program and participate in the end-of-year hackathon. If they are technically proficient, this will be a great opportunity. “Decoding Bitcoin” is great for beginners, but it’s also useful for technical individuals. If someone is very skilled, they can start contributing code right away. If they find the course too easy, they can skip it and dive directly into more advanced projects. Additionally, Bitshala and Chaincode Labs offer advanced courses, which more technically advanced individuals can choose to pursue. Keypleb：Additionally, it's worth mentioning that the Bitcoin Dev Project has a great platform where technical individuals can find “Good First Issue” or open-source projects to start contributing code. You'll learn about the philosophy behind Bitcoin and why it's more meaningful than other “shitcoins.” Once you’ve taken enough “orange pills” (the philosophy and technology of Bitcoin), you can dive deeper into Bitcoin core development and potentially start coding in C++. If you're interested, you can join specific projects like Nostr, Fedimint or E-Cash.

YakiHonne: I’d like to move on to the next question: How do you see Bitcoin communities evolving as technology progresses, particularly in areas like scalability, privacy, and adaptability to other systems? Keypleb：I believe the Bitcoin community will continue to evolve, and it has already made incredible progress. Two and a half years ago, we started alone in Bali, with just ourselves. We began in the official phase and have had numerous conversations throughout the year. For example, we are now starting a Bitcoin club at a university in Bali; we just need to find a passionate, driven “Bitcoin maximalist,” and the Bitcoin club will begin. Like what our friends did in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, these clubs could eventually evolve into Bitcoin houses.

Keypleb：Regarding privacy and scalability, the community is making strides. We’re big fans of Fedi, which builds on top of the Fedimint protocol and uses e-cash to scale Bitcoin while improving privacy. Fedi low fees and high privacy potential give Bitcoin great opportunities in this area. Keypleb：As for Bitcoin's compatibility with fiat systems, although Bitcoin payments are illegal in some countries like Indonesia, smart developers across Southeast Asia are working on legal solutions. For example, there's a website called Pleb QR that works in Thailand, allowing you to pay in fiat via the Lightning Network. Koral is another app specifically for Indonesia. These kinds of testing products already exist and are physically possible, but we’re just waiting on regulations. My influential friends are actively lobbying the government for adoption. Keypleb：In summary, privacy, scalability, and compatibility with fiat systems are all works in progress, and they will continue to evolve positively. There will be more meetups, more wallet downloads, and more adoption—there’s no doubt about that.

YakiHonne: You mentioned the concept of cross-country issues, so I have one last question: How is the government’s stance on Bitcoin? Is the political climate supportive or against Bitcoin? How do you see the government's approach to Bitcoin in your community or environment?

Keypleb：This reminds me of a person, Jeff Booth, who once said, “We are them, the government is made up of us.” In Indonesia, many politicians actually support Bitcoin, and many of them mine Bitcoin themselves. When money is involved, the incentive is strong, and politicians naturally like to make more money. As a result, Indonesia has a large Bitcoin mining scene. However, overall, the Indonesian government is against Bitcoin, as seen in their ban on Bitcoin payments. The 2011 currency law states that any currency other than the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) cannot be used, and violators can face up to one year in prison or a fine. This means you cannot pay with US dollars, lira, euros, pesos or pounds. Keypleb：This shows that the government’s legal system is somewhat fragile. It’s understandable that the government is concerned about disruptive technologies like Bitcoin, especially with such a fragile fiat system. Indonesia has also seen many arrests. In 2016, Bank Indonesia issued a letter announcing a crackdown on cryptocurrency payments. Those involved in paying in Bitcoin had their funds seized, and the police cooperated in shutting down businesses accepting Bitcoin payments in the cities. While this isn't very friendly, it does highlight the fragility of the existing system. We also believe that a new executive order may be introduced in the future, similar to when President Roosevelt in 1933 ordered Americans to hand over all their gold with his Executive Order 6102. If it happened before, it could happen again. Keypleb：Therefore, we predict that Bitcoin custody could become a legal issue, which is one of the reasons we blur the faces of participants at every meetup. We need to protect the community from any potential risks. But overall, we remain optimistic. Despite the government ban, the ideology of Bitcoin is unstoppable, and its spread cannot be stopped. So, we are very optimistic about the future.

YakiHonne: I think almost every government around the world, even in Africa, faces similar issues with Bitcoin. Some governments might want Bitcoin but hesitate to openly accept it due to the fear of it undermining the traditional financial system, which, of course, could eventually happen. But hopefully, as the new generation comes into power, we'll see more Bitcoin-friendly governments. So, thank you so much for sharing your insights and advice. I really appreciate your time and the valuable input you've provided.

Keypleb：I'm really glad this conversation enlightened me. I enjoyed it a lot, and it made me reflect on how much work we're doing and how valuable it is. There are a lot of problems out there, with censorship being the biggest one, followed by inflation, which is also a major issue depending on the region. But Bitcoin is open, the community is growing, and people are fighting against censorship and internet shutdowns in places like Indonesia and beyond. The movement is definitely growing. So, I'm very happy to be here and have this chat. Thanks again.

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Short answer: Yes

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We built a demo where an AI agent buys an eSIM and pays using Bitcoin. The payment is made from a Euro balance using Lightning. No credit card,—just AI transacting in Bitcoin. Here’s what happens in the demo:

-> The AI picks the best eSIM plan (Rigged for the Demo) -> It makes a Bitcoin payment over Lightning -> It uses a Euro balance to send sats

This works using:

-> Lightning for instant and cheap transactions -> Bringin APIS exposed via MCP Model context protocol

Bitcoin is internet-native money. AI agents will need a way to transact, and Bitcoin is the best fit. But there are scaling issues with Bitcoin and being able to provide secure controlled access.

That's where Lightnign and Nostr Wallet Connect come into the picture. They enable instant, cheap payments with controlled secure access to AI to make payments. Bitcoin adoption is not keeping up with AI development.

Most AI services are still stuck with fiat payment rails—slow, expensive, and restrictive. That’s where on/offramp providers should step in. Like how Bringin is doing.

I also wrote a blog post breaking down how Bitcoin can power AI payments. Check it out here: https://medium.com/bringin/bringin-bitcoin-to-ai-684e744b6795

What are your thoughts? Does AI need Bitcoin?

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/930956

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Šibenik is a charming coastal town in Dalmatia, known for its stunning medieval architecture, UNESCO-listed cathedral, and scenic Adriatic coastline. Unlike many other Croatian coastal cities, Šibenik was founded by Croats (not Romans or Venetians), giving it a unique identity. It’s also the perfect gateway to Krka National Park and the Kornati Islands.

🏰 Top Things to See & Do in Šibenik

1️⃣ St. James Cathedral (UNESCO) ⛪

• One of Croatia’s most impressive churches, built entirely of stone.
• Features intricate carvings of 71 sculpted faces, believed to be real Šibenik residents from the 15th century.
• A masterpiece blending Gothic and Renaissance styles, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2️⃣ Explore the Medieval Old Town 🏡

• Wander through narrow, stone-paved streets filled with history.
• Discover hidden squares, old churches, and charming cafés.
• Stop by the Four Wells Square, where locals once gathered for water.

3️⃣ Climb to St. Michael’s Fortress 🏰

• Offers breathtaking panoramic views over Šibenik and the Adriatic.
• Hosts concerts & cultural events in a unique open-air setting.
• One of Šibenik’s four medieval fortresses, well-preserved and full of history.

4️⃣ Visit Barone & St. John’s Fortresses 🏗️

• Barone Fortress – Features an interactive museum and stunning sunset views.
• St. John’s Fortress – Famous for being a filming location for Game of Thrones.

5️⃣ Day Trip to Krka National Park 🌿💦

• Just 15 minutes away, Krka is home to stunning waterfalls and lush greenery.
• Walk the wooden pathways to Skradinski Buk, the park’s largest waterfall.
• Boat tours take you to Visovac Island, home to a historic monastery.

6️⃣ Boat Trip to Kornati Islands 🏝️⛵

• A group of 89 islands, known as the "nautical paradise" of Croatia.
• Ideal for sailing, snorkeling, and exploring unspoiled nature.
• Book a boat tour from Šibenik’s harbor for a day of adventure.

7️⃣ Relax at Banj Beach 🏖️

• A city beach with crystal-clear waters, just a short walk from the Old Town.
• Offers stunning views of Šibenik’s skyline and fortresses.
• Great for swimming and sunbathing.

8️⃣ Enjoy Fresh Dalmatian Cuisine 🍽️

• Try peka – a traditional dish of slow-cooked meat and vegetables.
• Šibenik’s seafood is top-notch – grilled fish, octopus salad, and black risotto.
• Pair your meal with local Babić wine, produced in nearby vineyards.

🚗 How to Get to Šibenik

✈️ By Air: Nearest airports:
- Split Airport (SPU) – 45 min drive (60 km)
- Zadar Airport (ZAD) – 50 min drive (70 km)
🚘 By Car:
- From Split: ~1 hour (90 km)
- From Zadar: ~1 hour (85 km)
🚌 By Bus: Direct buses from Split, Zadar, and Zagreb.
⛵ By Boat: Ferries connect Šibenik to nearby islands like Zlarin and Prvić.

💡 Tips for Visiting Šibenik

✅ Best time to visit? May–September for warm weather & outdoor festivals ☀️
✅ Wear comfy shoes – The Old Town’s stone streets can be steep & slippery 👟
✅ Plan Krka trips early – It gets busy, especially in summer 🚣
✅ Try local olive oil & wine – Some of Croatia’s best olive oils & wines come from Šibenik’s region 🍷🫒
✅ Stay for sunset – The views from St. Michael’s Fortress are unforgettable 🌅

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Let’s be honest—living a Godly life isn’t exactly trending on social media. Nobody’s going viral for reading Leviticus, and you won’t find “Patience” or “Humility” on the list of top Google searches. But if you’re serious about walking the walk and not just talking the talk, then buckle up, because living for God is the most fulfilling (and sometimes hilarious) adventure you’ll ever embark on.

1. Know Who You’re Living For

The first step to living a Godly life? Understand who’s in charge. (Hint: It’s not you.) In a world that screams, “Follow your heart!” the Bible gently reminds us in Jeremiah 17:9 that the heart is “deceitful above all things.” Ouch. But hey, that’s why we follow Jesus instead of our feelings.

2. Read the Manual

If you buy a new gadget, you read the instructions (or at least pretend to before pressing random buttons). The Bible is God’s instruction manual for life. It tells us how to live, how to love, and—most importantly—how to avoid spiritual faceplants. Psalm 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” In other words, don’t walk through life in the dark without God’s flashlight.

3. Pray Like Your Life Depends on It (Because It Does)

Prayer isn’t just for Sunday mornings or when you can’t find your car keys. It’s a direct line to God, and guess what? No hold music. No dropped calls. Just you and the Creator of everything having a chat. It's just as simple as it sounds. No formalities are required!

4. Surround Yourself with the Right People

You’ve probably heard, “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” Well, Proverbs 13:20 beat that saying to the punch: “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” Choose friends who push you closer to Jesus, not the ones who drag you into drama, debt, or dubious decisions some choose to call "life."

5. Live Differently (and Be Okay with It)

News flash: If you’re living for God, you won’t blend in. I know the crowd I'm talking to here. But standing up and standing out in this way is a good thing! Romans 12:2 reminds us not to conform to the pattern of this world. You might get weird looks for saying “I’m praying for you” instead of “sending good vibes,” but being a light in a dark world means you’ll stand out.

6. Learn the Art of Self-Control

Whether it’s resisting that third slice of pie (conviction level: high) or holding your tongue when that one coworker tests your patience, self-control is a major part of living a Godly life. Proverbs 25:28 says, “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.” In other words, if you can’t control yourself, you’re as defenseless as a town with no walls.

7. Love Like Jesus (Even When It’s Hard)

Living a Godly life isn’t just about avoiding sin—it’s about actively loving others. And I’m not talking about just loving the easy people (your grandma, your dog, Chick-fil-A employees). Jesus said to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5:44). That includes difficult coworkers, annoying neighbors, and even people who drive 10 miles under the speed limit in the fast lane. Keep in mind this does not give you the green light to go on loving and accepting their sins. Loving others as Christ did doesn’t mean endorsing or accepting sin. True love speaks the truth, encourages repentance, and points others toward God’s righteousness rather than affirming choices that separate us from Him.

8. Be a Doer, Not Just a Hearer

James 1:22 says, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” It’s not enough to know what’s right—you have to live it. Imagine someone memorizing a cookbook but never cooking. That’s what knowing the Bible without applying it looks like.

9. Trust God’s Timing

Patience is a virtue. (And sometimes a struggle). However, a big part of living a Godly life is trusting that God’s plan is better than ours. Isaiah 40:31 says, “Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.” So, instead of rushing ahead, trust that God’s got the perfect timing—even when it doesn’t match your schedule.

10. Laugh, Because Joy is Biblical

Christians aren’t called to live miserable lives. In fact, Philippians 4:4 tells us to “Rejoice in the Lord always.” Yes, life gets tough. But joy in Jesus isn’t about circumstances—it’s about knowing the One who holds it all together. So, laugh, smile, and enjoy the blessings God has given you.

Final Thoughts

Living a Godly life isn’t about perfection—it’s about direction. You’ll stumble, you’ll mess up, and you’ll occasionally say things you immediately regret. But God’s grace is bigger than our failures. Keep seeking Him, keep walking in His ways, and remember: the goal isn’t to be “good enough”—it’s to be faithful.

And if you ever feel discouraged, just remember: even Peter walked on water…until he looked down, became afraid, and started sinking. He cried out to the Lord, and Jesus immediately lifted him back up to safety. Keep your eyes on Jesus; Rely on Jesus for everything, and you’ll be just fine.

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“The real partner of the earth is not the mind with its titanic plans, but the spirit as a cosmic power. In all considerations of contemporary events, therefore, the more or less expressed hope plays a role that higher spiritual forces will restrain the mighty movement and beneficially take possession of it.”

– Ernst Jünger, An der Zeitmauer

It is characteristic of a time of crisis that upheavals take a long time to occur, but then happen suddenly and simultaneously. We are currently experiencing huge movements on all levels - material, mental and spiritual. What is happening looks less like a changeover, a shift in coordinates or a correction, and more like an inversion of the world to the other, previously suppressed side, a Copernican turn of power.

Inversion in fast motion

We are experiencing the offshoots of this on a daily basis, almost every minute in a carousel of cataclysmic events via the new event ticker “X”.

• Selenski, who was initially passed around by the US elite as the darling of the world stage, was virtually chased from court after heated exchanges over realpolitik interests (assistance vs. natural resources). The world's population watched in amazement at this public humiliation ritual.
• Money, which always seemed to be there when it was needed, is suddenly seen as a scarce commodity. In the USA, the books are being audited, zombie civil servants are being asked by email to submit weekly balance sheets, and next it will be the turn of the gold in Fort Knox. This is where the substance of trust of the still-ruling superpower is at stake. How much of the US construct is real, what is a show?
• Investigative zeal is spreading: Suddenly people are interested in vaccination damage and pharmaceutical studies, the moon landing, 9/11, aliens, the background to JFK's assassination – and whether Hitler fled to Argentina to become Shift-Führer at Volkswagen.

\ Every change of power involves recalibrating the truth, sometimes by ditching the old elite. Promises no longer count, only deeds. In the Epstein case, public trust and revenge of a new elite on the old one culminate, including public shaming and reckoning. Ritual humiliation is joined by sacrifice. Will it be a real one or just a staged one?

\ Only Bitcoin seems to be following the normal program of every cycle amid all the turmoil: Massive rises, expected setbacks, and otherwise the usual crypto mix of hacks (Bybit), scams (HawkTuah & Co.), and celebrity memecoins from Trump to Alice.

\ The dissolution of the old order creates new voids and problems of definition. What is NATO without the USA? What is Germany? What is the EU? Old personnel are leaving, new ones are not yet in sight. A metaphysical interregnum that manifests itself in the institutional. At the same time, the Pope was practically dying, just like his institution.

The signs on the wall

We are at a new wall of time. Ernst Jünger used this term to describe a concentration of spiritual and cosmic forces that have the potential to lift mankind to a new level of development. For him, revolutions were foreshadowed in the stars. In the French Revolution, the people rose above the nobility and clergy, and with the atomic age at the latest, a new elite with a button and a suitcase took over the world. Since then, the fate of the earth, its destruction or its continued existence have been in the hands of our species.

With the new age of human transformation, be it genetic, cybernetic or neuronal, the question has recently arisen as to whether mankind will first destroy itself from within before it succeeds with the earth. Admittedly, this does not sound like a golden age for mankind. Our time seems to consist more of archaic (warlike) elements and the new siliceous elements of the artificial world. The permanent and static is once again evaporating and is therefore neither permanent nor stable. At the same time, networking and data collection are creating a new predictability of the individual. Jünger: “The most gruesome prospect is that of technocracy, a controlling rule exercised by mutilated and mutilating spirits.”

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In “Generation Chillstand”, I dealt with the decoupling of the new from the old on a generational level. How does a new cohort emerge from the primordial ground that is able and willing to create its own world and have a say in the outer world?

• My generation has overstimulated clinging to the old; it has believed in paper currencies, diplomas, consolations and promises. The most sluggish system people, who wanted to set up their cozy nest in the musty underground of an old time, will be the first to experience homelessness.
• Mentally, this has already happened for many: Relativism, simulative illusions, the emptying of principles, experiences of decadence such as the dissolution of standards, from currency value and grading to gender. Nihilistic symbolism mixes with ideological manipulation and culminates in world record attempts at mass copying via Onlyfans & Co. Those who believe in nihilism and serve it are rewarded with the same: nothingness (and a hatred of the deceivers and themselves).
• Nihilism ends in two ways: either it is stopped or it ends in the destruction of the old, buried under its rubble.

The world as the will and ecosystem of good forces

So after every time of crisis, it can only continue with the constructive forces. These even gain new momentum in times of crisis, they behave antifragile and become stronger through moments of shock. Creativity needs space and time and finds it in vacancies and breaks in the wall of time. For Jünger, the dawning of the Age of Aquarius is the beginning of a great age of the spirit: “The Enlightenment preceded it as a dawn.”

Is Jünger right here? Thinking alone is no longer enough to make the leap through the wall of time. Computers have long since outstripped humans in this respect. Mind must mean more here than gigabytes and brains.

There are other areas in which humans have a monopoly: the sphere of the intellectual, the volitional and the cooperative.

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Machines have no substance of their own at their core, they are not capable of creativity, only of reorganization. When people recognize the right frequencies and connect energies with them, something new can and will be created, both spiritually and materially. This is the wall of time through which we must pass.

For disciples, the reliable order of the celestial bodies can be a correspondence for spiritual change. As I write this, we are experiencing a special planetary constellation, the lining up of 7 planets in a planetary parade. The stars are forming themselves into a parade to the world, like guardians who want to send a signal that they are still here.

What do they want to tell us? “Line up”? “Form a constellation”?

The signs on the wall of the Time Wall are the same for everyone. It says “Apocalypse” right there. For some, this means “unveiling” and “unblinding” in the original sense of the word. For the others: Downfall.

Which meaning do you choose?

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„Die Mauer muss weg!“, wurde vor 35 Jahre skandiert. Jetzt muss wieder eine Mauer her: Die Brandmauer gegen rechts. Eine Gesinnungs-Mauer, eine Weltanschauungs-Mauer, eine Werte-Mauer.

https://soundcloud.com/radiomuenchen/die-neue-deutsche-angst-von-birgit-assel

Der Verlauf ist allerdings noch nicht ganz klar. Verläuft sie zwischen Menschen oder vielleicht sogar durch die Menschen selbst? Denn was bedeutet diese Brandmauer aus psychologischer, genauer aus traumatherapeutischer Sicht? Handelt es sich bei ihr nicht vielmehr um einen vehement zur Anwendung kommenden Abgrenzungsmechanismus gegen die eigenen Schattenanteile?

Nicht nur, aber gerade in Deutschland tragen viele Menschen einen Rucksack verdrängter Gefühle und Schatten: den Schrecken zweier Weltkriege, Verdrängung, Armut, Flucht, schwarze Pädagogik und den Mangel durch emotional oder real abwesende Eltern – all das wirkt bis ins Heute nach. Und es vielleicht ist es ein Puzzelstein in der Erklärung so einiger hysteriegeschwängerter Phänome der Jetztzeit.

Die Traumatherapeutin Birgit Assel hat sich dieser Analyse angenommen. Hören Sie hierzu ihren Text „Die neue deutsche Angst“, der zunächst im Manova Magazin erschienen war. www.manova.news/artikel/die-neue-deutsche-angst

Sprecherin: Sabrina Khalil

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คอนโด-ที่ดินแบ่งส่วน: แพลตฟอร์ม RealT หรือ Lofty AI ช่วยให้คุณเป็นเจ้าของอพาร์ตเมนต์ในอเมริกาได้ แค่จ่ายไม่กี่ร้อยบาท!

1. ใช้ทรัพย์สินเป็นประกันกู้เงินดิจิทัล มีทองหรือคอนโดเป็นโทเค็นอยู่? เอามาเป็นหลักประกันกู้ Stablecoin (เงินคริปโตมูลค่าคงที่) ได้ทันที!

ตัวอย่างเช่น ฝากโทเค็นทองใน AAVE หรือ MakerDAO เพื่อกู้ USDC/USDT ไปลงทุนต่อ

โทเค็นพันธบัตรก็ใช้เป็นหลักประกันในแพลตฟอร์ม DeFi ได้เหมือนกัน

1. ปลูกเงินผ่านระบบการเงินดิจิทัล (DeFi) อยากได้ดอกเบี้ย? ระบบ DeFi ที่ผสมผสาน RWA จะช่วยคุณ!

Centrifuge: เอาใบแจ้งหนี้หรือสัญญาเช่ามาแปลงเป็นโทเค็น ใช้สร้างผลตอบแทนใน DeFi

Maple Finance: ให้คุณปล่อยกู้โดยมีสินทรัพย์จริงค้ำประกัน รับดอกเบี้ยเป็นคริปโต

1. รับเงินปันผลแบบไม่ต้องขยัน ไม่ต้องซื้อทรัพย์สินเองก็สร้างรายได้!

Staking โทเค็น RWA: ล็อกโทเค็นไว้ในแพลตฟอร์ม รับดอกเบี้ยแบบ passive income

ค่าเช่าคอนโดดิจิทัล: ถ้าลงทุนในอสังหาฯ Tokenized คุณจะได้ส่วนแบ่งค่าเช่าเป็นคริปโตทุกเดือน

1. เรียนรู้-แชร์ความรู้ สร้างชุมชนรู้ทัน เริ่มจากศูนย์ก็ทำได้!

ฝึกใช้ Wallet ง่ายๆ อย่าง MetaMask หรือ Trust Wallet

ศึกษาแพลตฟอร์ม RWA ผ่านเว็บหรือคลิปสอนใช้งาน

ชวนเพื่อนบ้านคุยเรื่องการลงทุนโปร่งใสผ่าน Blockchain

สรุปสั้นๆ: ชาวบ้านทำอะไรได้บ้าง? 📥 ลงทุนทีละน้อยในสินทรัพย์ระดับโลก ผ่านโทเค็น

🏠 ใช้ทรัพย์สินดิจิทัลเป็นประกันกู้เงิน

🌱 ปลูกผลตอบแทนในระบบ DeFi แบบผสมผสาน

💤 รับเงินเรื่อยๆ แค่ปล่อยโทเค็นไว้ในระบบ

📚 สร้างความรู้ในชุมชน ต่อยอดการลงทุน

⚠️ ระวัง! แม้โอกาสจะดี แต่ต้องตรวจสอบความน่าเชื่อถือของแพลตฟอร์ม ศึกษากฎหมายไทยเกี่ยวกับคริปโต และอย่าลงทุนเกินตัวเกินไปนะครับ ด้วยความเป็นห่วง เป็นใย ครับ

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Autor: Milosz Matuschek. Grafik: Klaus Staeck. Dieser Beitrag wurde mit dem Pareto-Client geschrieben. Sie finden alle Texte der Friedenstaube und weitere Texte zum Thema Frieden hier.**

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Krieg ist eine Gaunerei – “War is a Racket”. So heißt ein berühmtes Anti-Kriegs Manifest von Smedley D. Butler, einem Generalmajor der US-Marines von 1935. Am Ende blieb die Erkenntnis: Man kämpfte gar nicht so sehr für Volk, Vaterland, eine noble Sache oder den Frieden. Sondern für Interessen von Familien und Firmen, als Söldner eines Syndikats oder Krieger für den Kapitalismus. Krieg als stellvertretende Gang-Schlägerei über unbeteiligte, aber leidende Dritte.

Die kürzlich geleakten Signal-Chats aus der obersten US-Kommandozentrale zeigen ein seltenes Blick Realpolitik. Man kann sie lesen wie ein Theaterstück mit verteilten Rollen. Sollen wir Krieg führen, ist gar nicht mehr die Frage, sondern wann. Die Gründe sind taktisch, die Kosten plant man den Europäern aufzuerlegen. Auch ein Business-Modell. Man nennt es wohl: Kriegerische Geschäftsführung ohne Auftrag.

“Unsere Kriegstreiberei sollen uns die Europäer noch teuer bezahlen…”

Hier die Signal-Chats in deutscher Übersetzung (Quelle: X/@krassenstein):

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Houthi PC Small Group – Interne Kommunikation

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Michael Waltz:

„Team – wir gründen eine Prinzipiengruppe zur Koordination bezüglich der Houthis, insbesondere für die nächsten 72 Stunden. Mein Stellvertreter Alex Wong stellt ein 'Tiger-Team' auf der Ebene der Stellvertreter / Agenturchefs zusammen, das an die Sitzung im Situation Room heute Morgen anknüpft. Die Aktionspunkte werden heute Abend versendet.“

„Bitte nennt uns die besten Ansprechpartner eures Teams, mit denen wir in den nächsten Tagen und über das Wochenende hinweg koordinieren können. Danke!“

Antworten:

- MAR: Mike Needham für das Außenministerium

- JD Vance: Andy Baker für den Vizepräsidenten

- TG: Joe Kent für den Geheimdienst (DNI)

- Scott B: Dan Katz für das Finanzministerium

- Pete Hegseth: Dan Caldwell für das Verteidigungsministerium

- Brian: Brian McCormack für den Nationalen Sicherheitsrat

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Michael Waltz:

„Team, ihr solltet heute Morgen eine Zusammenfassung mit Aufgaben entsprechend der Anweisung des Präsidenten in euren High-Side-Posteingängen erhalten haben.

Außen- und Verteidigungsministerium: Wir haben eine Liste empfohlener Benachrichtigungen für regionale Verbündete und Partner ausgearbeitet.

Der Generalstab sendet heute Vormittag eine spezifischere Abfolge von Ereignissen, und wir arbeiten mit dem DoD zusammen, um sicherzustellen, dass COS, OVP und POTUS informiert sind.“

(08:05 Uhr)

JD Vance:

„Team, ich bin heute unterwegs auf einer Wirtschaftskonferenz in Michigan. Aber ich glaube, wir machen einen Fehler.

Nur 3 % des US-Handels läuft durch den Suezkanal – aber 40 % des europäischen Handels. Es besteht das reale Risiko, dass die Öffentlichkeit das nicht versteht oder nicht nachvollziehen kann, warum es notwendig ist.

Der wichtigste Grund, dies zu tun, ist laut POTUS, ein Zeichen zu setzen. Aber ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob dem Präsidenten klar ist, wie inkonsistent das mit seiner Botschaft gegenüber Europa ist. Außerdem besteht das Risiko eines moderaten bis starken Anstiegs der Ölpreise.

Ich bin bereit, dem Konsens des Teams zu folgen und meine Bedenken für mich zu behalten. Aber es spricht viel dafür, das Ganze um einen Monat zu verschieben und in der Zwischenzeit das Messaging vorzubereiten.“

(08:16 Uhr)

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Joe Kent:

„Es gibt keinen drängenden zeitlichen Faktor. In einem Monat haben wir dieselben Optionen.

Die Israelis werden wahrscheinlich Angriffe durchführen und uns dann um Nachschub bitten für das, was sie gegen die Houthis einsetzen – aber das ist eher zweitrangig.

Ich sende dir die unklassifizierten Daten zu BAM-Schifffahrt.“

(08:22 Uhr)

John Ratcliffe (CIA):

„Aus Sicht der CIA mobilisieren wir jetzt schon Mittel zur Unterstützung, aber eine Verzögerung würde uns nicht negativ beeinflussen. Wir könnten die zusätzliche Zeit nutzen, um bessere Ausgangspunkte für die Überwachung der Houthi-Führung zu finden.“

(08:26 Uhr)

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Pete Hegseth:

„VP: Ich verstehe deine Bedenken und unterstütze voll, dass du sie gegenüber POTUS ansprichst.

Die meisten relevanten Faktoren sind unklar, wie sie sich entwickeln (Wirtschaft, Ukraine-Frieden, Gaza, etc.). Das Messaging wird auf jeden Fall schwierig – niemand weiß, wer die Houthis sind – deshalb sollten wir uns auf zwei Punkte konzentrieren:

1. Biden hat versagt

2. Iran finanziert

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Warten bringt zwei unmittelbare Risiken: 1) Es könnte durchgesickert sein – wir wirken unentschlossen. 2) Israel greift zuerst an oder der Gaza-Waffenstillstand bricht – dann verlieren wir die Initiative. Wir können beides managen.

Wir sind bereit zur Durchführung. Wenn ich entscheiden müsste, würde ich sagen: Ja. Es geht nicht um die Houthis. Es geht um:

1. Wiederherstellung der Freiheit der Navigation – ein zentrales nationales Interesse

2. Wiederherstellung der Abschreckung – die unter Biden zusammengebrochen ist.“

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Michael Waltz:

„Aber wir können auch pausieren. Und wenn wir das tun, werde ich alles tun, um 100 % OPSEC (Operationssicherheit) durchzusetzen. Ich bin offen für andere Gedanken.“

(08:27 Uhr)

Michael Waltz:

„Die Handelszahlen, die wir haben, sind 15 % des weltweiten Handels und 30 % des Containeraufkommens. Es ist schwierig, das für die USA herunterzubrechen. Viele Container gehen entweder noch durchs Rote Meer oder um das Kap der Guten Hoffnung. Unsere Komponenten gehen nach Europa, werden dort zu Fertigwaren und dann im transatlantischen Handel in die USA exportiert.

Egal, ob wir jetzt eingreifen oder in ein paar Wochen – europäische Marinen haben nicht die Fähigkeit, sich gegen moderne Anti-Schiffs-Raketen, Marschflugkörper und Drohnen der Houthis zu verteidigen. Es wird an den USA liegen, diese Seewege wieder zu öffnen. Auf Wunsch des Präsidenten arbeiten wir mit Verteidigungsministerium und Außenministerium daran, die Kosten zu berechnen und den Europäern aufzuerlegen.“

(08:32 Uhr)

Michael Waltz:

„Wie bereits im ersten PC erwähnt: Es ist eine grundlegende Entscheidung – lassen wir die Seewege geschlossen oder öffnen wir sie jetzt oder später? Leider sind nur wir dazu in der Lage.

Aus Messaging-Sicht müssen wir das klar mit Beispielen kommunizieren, warum Europa in seine eigene Verteidigung investieren muss.“

(08:42 Uhr)

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JD Vance:

„@Pete Hegseth Wenn du denkst, wir sollten es machen – dann los. Ich hasse es nur, Europa wieder aus der Klemme zu helfen.“

(08:45 Uhr)

JD Vance:

„Lasst uns sicherstellen, dass unser Messaging sitzt. Und wenn wir Risiken für saudische Ölanlagen reduzieren können, sollten wir das vorher tun.“

(08:46 Uhr)

Pete Hegseth:

„VP: Ich teile deine Abneigung gegenüber europäischem Trittbrettfahren voll und ganz. Es ist ERBÄRMLICH.

Aber Mike hat recht – wir sind die Einzigen auf dem Planeten (auf unserer Seite), die das können. Niemand sonst kommt auch nur annähernd ran. Die Frage ist der Zeitpunkt. Ich denke, jetzt ist so gut wie jeder andere Zeitpunkt, besonders nach dem Befehl von POTUS zur Wiederöffnung der Seewege. Ich denke, wir sollten loslegen; aber POTUS hat noch 24 Stunden Entscheidungszeit.“

(08:49 Uhr)

S.M.:

„So wie ich es verstanden habe, hat der Präsident grünes Licht gegeben. Aber wir müssen Ägypten und Europa klarmachen, was wir im Gegenzug erwarten. Und wir müssen klären, wie wir das durchsetzen. Z. B.: Wenn Europa nicht zahlt – was dann? Wenn die USA erfolgreich die Freiheit der Schifffahrt wiederherstellen – zu hohen Kosten – dann muss es dafür auch wirtschaftlichen Gegenwert geben.“

(09:35 Uhr)

Pete Hegseth: „Zustimmung.“

(09:46 Uhr)

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Pete Hegseth:

**TEAM-UPDATE:**

- **Zeit jetzt (11:44 ET):** Wetter ist günstig. CENTCOM bestätigt Einsatzfreigabe.

- **12:15 ET:** Start F-18 (1. Angriffspaket)

- **13:45:** „Trigger-basiertes“ Zeitfenster für ersten F-18-Angriff beginnt (Zielperson bestätigt, sollte pünktlich sein) – auch: Start der Drohnen (MQ-9)

- **14:10:** Weitere F-18 starten (2. Angriffspaket)

- **14:15:** Drohnen treffen Ziel (ab da fallen die ersten Bomben, abhängig von vorherigen Treffern)

- **15:36:** Beginn zweiter F-18-Angriff + Start seegestützter Tomahawk-Raketen

„Weitere Schritte folgen gemäß Zeitplan. Wir sind aktuell OPSEC-konform. Gott schütze unsere Soldaten.“

(ca. 12:00 Uhr)

JD Vance: „Ich werde ein Gebet für den Sieg sprechen.“

(12:13 Uhr)

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Michael Waltz:

„VP: Gebäude eingestürzt. Mehrere Bestätigungen der Zielperson. Pete, Kurilla, Nachrichtendienste – großartige Arbeit.“

JD Vance: „Was?“ – „Ausgezeichnet.“

Michael Waltz: „Erstes Ziel – oberster Raketenexperte. Positive Identifikation beim Betreten des Gebäudes seiner Freundin. Gebäude ist jetzt eingestürzt.“

Michael Waltz: (mit Emojis) 👊🇺🇸🔥

MAR: „Gute Arbeit, Pete und Team!“

Michael Waltz: „Auch das Team in MAL hat großartige Arbeit geleistet.“

S.M.: „Großartige Arbeit von allen. Starker Anfang.“

Pete Hegseth:

„CENTCOM war / ist top. Klasse Arbeit. Weitere Angriffe laufen heute Nacht. Vollständiger Bericht folgt morgen. Bisher alles pünktlich und präzise.“

Susie Wiles:

„Glückwunsch an alle – besonders an jene im Einsatzgebiet und CENTCOM. Wirklich großartig. Gott segne euch.“

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„Die Politik ist die Kunst des Möglichen, nicht die Kunst des Idealen.“

Henry Kissinger

Liebe Abonnenten,

in der Welt der Geopolitik gibt es zwei Ideen-Pole. Auf der einen Seite des Spektrums befindet sich die „Realpolitik“. Moralische oder ethische Faktoren spielen hier eine untergeordnete Rolle. Im Vordergrund steht der pragmatische Nutzen. Als Vertreter dieser Form der Außenpolitik gilt zum Beispiel Henry Kissinger, der 1972 die Aufnahme von diplomatischen Beziehungen zum maoistischen China einfädelte, obwohl sich ideologisch beide Staaten spinnefeind waren. Das Ergebnis war ein Erdbeben der internationalen Ordnung: Die USA entzogen Taiwan den “Alleinvertretungsanspruch” und beendeten offiziell die Beziehungen zu Taipeh. Die Sowjetunion wurde geschwächt, der Vietnamkrieg konnte beendet werden. Aus der Annäherung zwischen Mao und Nixon wuchs “ChinAmerica” - eine enge Verflechtung der beiden größten Volkswirtschaften der Welt.

Am anderen Ende des Spektrums lässt eine „werteorientierte Außenpolitik” ansiedeln, wie sie zuletzt die grüne Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock vertrat oder besser versuchte. Alles, was keine lupenreine liberale Demokratie ist, gehört irgendwie eingedämmt und am besten sollte man auch keinen Handel damit treiben. Das Problem: Bigotterie. Wenn man kein Gas mehr aus Russland möchte, muss man es aus Katar kaufen. Der säkulare Machthaber Assad war böse, aber nun hofiert man dann Nachfolger und Islamist Abu Mohammed al-Dscholani. (Diese Woche hat Baerbock nach 13 Jahren wieder eine deutsche Botschaft in Damaskus eröffnet.) Am Ende nämlich gibt es doch nicht so viele Wertepartner auf der Welt:

Und mit Donald Trump hat eine Realpolitik auf Steroiden begonnen. Alles scheint plötzlich möglich, solange der Preis stimmt. Die Welt gibt es im Sonderangebot.

Diese Ausgabe ist eine geopolitische Rundschau über die aktuellen globalen Konfliktherde und ihre potenziellen Auswirkungen auf die Märkte. Wir starten in der Nachbarschaft:

Türkei

Erdogan hatte 2023 so ziemlich alles erreicht - er war mit dem Gründer der modernen Türkei, Kemal Atatürk, gleichgezogen (zumindest was Dauer und Einfluss betrifft). Die Lira stabilisierte sich, die Inflation kühlte sich etwas ab. Mit der Verhaftung des Istanbuler Bürgermeister Ekrem İmamoğlu ist damit erst einmal Schluss. Die Währung rauschte in den Keller. Die Region um Istanbul steht für knapp die Hälfte der Wirtschaftsleistung des Landes, knapp ein Drittel der Bevölkerung lebt um das Marmarameer. Dort toben derzeit die schwersten Proteste seit Gezi im Jahr 2013. Erdogan wirft seinem Widersacher vor, ein Hochschuldiplom gefälscht zu haben und deswegen gar nicht für das Amt zugelassen sei.

Als „Wertepartner“ gilt die Türkei schon seit langem nicht mehr. Türkische Truppen halten zudem den Norden Syriens besetzt. Trotzdem ist die Kritik an Erdogan derzeit relativ leise. Im Gegenteil: Der EU sei es wichtig, Ankara in der Koalition der Willigen zu halten.

Warum? Die Türkei hat die zweitgrößte Armee der NATO und kontrolliert derzeit die beiden letzten noch funktionierenden Gas-Pipelines von Russland in die EU. Ein wie auch immer gearteter Frieden in der Ukraine kann ohne Ankara nicht stattfinden. Erdogan weiß das, und nutzt die Gunst der Stunde.

In BlingBling steckt viel Arbeit. Wenn Du diese unterstützen willst, freue ich mich über ein Bezahl-Abo! Dafür gibt es Texte wie diesen in voller Länge, Zugang zum Archiv und einmal im Monat einen Investment-Report. Außerdem erhältst Du Zugang zum exklusiven “Subscriber Chat”. Du kannst das auch problemlos einen Monat für sieben Euro testen.

Ukraine

Wer sich durch die deutsche Presselandschaft bewegt, glaubt derzeit folgendes: Trump hat die Ukraine verraten und Europa im Stich gelassen. Putin bedroht das Baltikum und Polen. Europa muss also für den Krieg rüsten.

Worum es wirlich geht: Die EU ist der eigentliche Verlierer dieses Krieges, und muss nun irgendwie gesichtswahrend aus diesem Schlamassel herauskommen. Das geht am ehesten durch martialische Gesten und einem Billionen-Paket. Mehr dazu hier:

Panzer statt Autos - Wie Deutschland in die Kriegswirtschaft schlittert, und dabei seine Freiheit und Wohlstand aufs Spiel setzt.

Tatsächlich laufen schon seit Wochen zwischen Washington und Moskau Gespräche im saudi-arabischen Riad. Bis zu einem Friedensschluss ist es noch ein weiter Weg, aber es geht in kleinen Schritten vorwärts: eine 30-tägige Feuerpause, Gefangenenaustausch, ein Einstellen der Kämpfe im Schwarzen Meer. Vor allem letzteres wird Auswirkungen auf die internationalen Rohstoffmärkte haben: fallende Preise von Dünger, Weizen, Kohle. Manche russischen Banken werden wieder an das internationale Zahlungssystem SWIFT angeschlossen. Teil eines dauerhaften Friedens wird ein Abkommen über die Ausbeutung der Seltenen Erden sein.

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Der Konflikt ist emotional wie moralisch hoch aufgeladen. So dramatisch das Leid der Zivilbevölkerung auf beiden Seiten ist - für den Rest der Welt spielt der Konflikt wirtschaftlich eine untergeordnete Rolle. Erst in seinen Ableitungen hat er größeren Einfluss. In der aktuellen Trump-Administration wird derzeit vieles neu gedacht. Dazu gehört auch eine Neuordnung des Nahen Ostens. So absurd der Gedanke von blühenden Landschaften in Gaza auch gerade erscheint - ein Ausgleich mit dem Iran und Schaffung eines gemeinsamen Wirtschaftsraums, der Israels Hightech-Ökonomie, den Energiereichtum der arabischen Halbinsel mit dem Bevölkerungsreichtum des Nahen Ostens kombiniert, ist nicht unrealistisch. Folgendes Interview mit dem Trump-Unterhändler Steve Witkoff ist dazu sehr hörenswert.

Gleichzeitig hat die neue Trump-Administration ihre Unschuld verloren, indem sie die Houthi-Rebellen bombardierte. Die vom Iran unterstützte Schiitenmiliz hat seit Monaten den Schiffverkehr am Eingang des Roten Meeres unterbunden, was insbesondere in Europa zu höheren Preisen führte. Manche Analysten warnen: Die Falken in Washington könnten sich durchsetzen und einen Krieg gegen den Iran beginnen, zu dem Israel seit Jahren drängt. Dagegen spricht: Trump braucht dringend niedrige Ölpreise, um die Inflation zu dämpfen. Dann erst kann die FED die Zinsen senken. Niedrige Zinsen sind notwendig, da die USA dieses Jahr über ein Drittel ihrer Schulden refinanzieren müssen.

Mehr dazu hier:

Der Mar-a-Largo-Accord - Der große Kassensturz in den USA ist in vollem Gange und bringt Erstaunliches ans Licht. Eine neue Finanzordnung entsteht

Arktis

Im Norden des Planeten schwelt seit Jahren ein Konflikt, der erst kürzlich durch Trumps Angebot, Grönland zu kaufen, ins Bewusstsein rückte. Es geht um Öl, Gas, Uran und seltene Erden, die vor allem auf der zu Dänemark gehörenden Insel vorkommen. JD Vance war am Freitag zu Besuch und betonte nochmals:

“We have to have it. And I think we will have it.”

Grönland dürfte Teil der Verhandlungsmasse und des “great deal” mit Russland sein: Moskau erhält in der Ukraine, was es beansprucht (die besetzten Gebiete plus Odessa), die USA erhalten dafür freie Hand in diesem Teil der Arktis. Warum aber ist der hohe Norden plötzlich so interessant geworden?

Im Paid-Teil geht es außerdem um die Taiwan-Frage und die Auswirkungen auf die Märkte Gold, Öl und Aktien.

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GM, Nostriches!

The Nostr Review is a biweekly newsletter focused on Nostr statistics, protocol updates, exciting programs, the long-form content ecosystem, and key events happening in the Nostr-verse. If you’re interested, join me in covering updates from the Nostr ecosystem!

Quick review:

In the past two weeks, Nostr statistics indicate over 221,000 daily trusted pubkey events. The number of new users has seen a notable decrease, with profiles containing a contact list dropping by 79%. More than 10 million events have been published, reflecting a 12% decrease. Total Zap activity stands at approximately 21 million, marking a 15% increase.

Additionally, 15 pull requests were submitted to the Nostr protocol, with 2 merged. A total of 45 Nostr projects were tracked, with 8 releasing product updates, and over 569 long-form articles were published, 24% focusing on Bitcoin and Nostr. During this period, 7 notable events took place, and 2 significant events are upcoming.

Nostr Statistics

Based on user activity, the total daily trusted pubkeys writing events is about 221,000, representing a slight 8 % decrease compared to the previous period. Daily activity peaked at 17662 events, with a low of approximately 15781.

The number of new users has decreased significantly. Profiles with bio are now around 25951, reflecting a 79% drop. Pubkeys writing events have decreased by 50% compared to the previous period.

Regarding event publishing, all metrics have shown a decline. The total number of note events published is around 10 million, reflecting a 12% decrease. Posts remain the most dominant in terms of volume, totaling approximately 1.7 million, which is a 4.4 % decrease. Both reposts and reactions have decreased by about 5%.

For zap activity, the total zap amount is about 21 million, showing an increase of over 15% compared to the previous period.

Data source: https://stats.nostr.band/

NIPs

Added optional signString() method

nostr:npub1emq0gngdvntdn4apepxrxr65vln49nytqe0hyr58fg9768z5zmfqcwa3jz is proposing a signString() method that allow Nostr users to sign/authenticate messages for external apps without compromising their private key (nsec).It opens up a more generic and flexible challenge-response style external authentication method, using the same Schnorr signature mechanism that Nostr uses to sign events natively.External apps need only understand Schnorr signatures - they do not need to understand Nostr's event structure. This widens interoperability.A concrete example of where this would be useful is P2PK locking of Cashu ecash tokens to a Nostr pubkey (npub). Decoding the token requires a Scnorr signature on a structured message string. This method would allow a signer to handle It cleanly.

add nipB0, social bookmarking

nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 defines kind:39701 as website bookmarks.Bookmarks can be queried by the d tag, which is just their URL without the scheme, which is always and everywhere assumed to be https://. The querystring and the hash must be removed entirely, unless their requirement is explicitly stated either by the user or by some hardcoded list of URLs that rely on query strings for basic routing provided by the client (I've searched the internet extensively and could only find 3 websites that do this: YouTube, Hacker News and a random guy's sad old blog). Bookmarks can be commented on with NIP-22.

NIP-XX: Progress Event

nostr:npub1zwnx29tj2lnem8wvjcx7avm8l4unswlz6zatk0vxzeu62uqagcash7fhrf is proposing a NIP that covers the inclusion of Progress Events as implemented in Open Librarian. While the specific implementation is focused on tracking reading progress, the NIP is generic enough to be used in a whole range of other progress tracking scenarios (e.g. Fitness challenges, course progression for learning, personal goals etc..)

Extension of NIP-51

nostr:npub1zwnx29tj2lnem8wvjcx7avm8l4unswlz6zatk0vxzeu62uqagcash7fhrf is proposing a NIP that includes a minor update to extend kind 30003 in NIP-51 to include the i tag for external identities, as implemented for book reading lists in Open Librarian.

NIP-73: add git permalinks

nostr:npub15qydau2hjma6ngxkl2cyar74wzyjshvl65za5k5rl69264ar2exs5cyejr is proposing a NIP that Enable references to commits, files and lines for both nip34 repositories and other git repositories. Useful for code reviews of nip34 patches, the forthcoming nip95 code snippets and referencing specific code more generally.

Notable Projects

Yakihonne nostr:npub1yzvxlwp7wawed5vgefwfmugvumtp8c8t0etk3g8sky4n0ndvyxesnxrf8q

🌐web v4.5.0: * Custom reactions are here! Choose your preferred emoji to react to notes and other content. * Improved profile organization with notes and replies now displayed separately. * Adding the ability to zap notes directly from the notifications center. * Enhanced DM filtering by time, allowing you to view only recent messages or browse further back. * Manual cache clearing from settings to optimize web app performance. * Resolved issue preventing users from removing custom media uploader servers. * Expanded export data, including more relevant details in credential and wallet files. * General bug fixes and performance improvements.

📱mobile v1.6.8: * One tap zap: Send a Lightning Network payment with one tap. * Dms extensive filtering: Use advanced filters to sort or prioritise direct messages efficiently. * Separating replies from notes: Split replies and notes in profiles, adding a tab for easier browsing. * Adding slide to display options: Swipe in notifications to access zap, reply, or DM options quickly. * Custom reactions: Choose from a set of emojis for personalised reactions, beyond standard likes. * App cache manager: Manage and clear app cache to boost performance and save space. * Variety of bugs fixed: Fixed multiple bugs for a more stable and seamless app experience. * General app improvements: Enhanced overall performance, usability, and design across the app.

0xchat nostr:npub1tm99pgz2lth724jeld6gzz6zv48zy6xp4n9xu5uqrwvx9km54qaqkkxn72

0xChat v1.0.2-Desktop Beta is now live! * Supports NIP-104 MLS secret chat. * Copy images directly from the clipboard. * The app stays running after closing the window. * Fixed Enter key sending messages immediately on desktop.

Nostur v1.18.2 nostr:npub1n0stur7q092gyverzc2wfc00e8egkrdnnqq3alhv7p072u89m5es5mk6h0

Nostur v1.18.2 bugfix update: * Fixed Follow button sometimes disabled * Fixed account switching reload issue * Fixed custom feeds missing * Fixed live stream banner scroll/swipe issue * Fixed screen turns off while playing video

voca v0.0.6 nostr:npub17h9fn2ny0lycg7kmvxmw6gqdnv2epya9h9excnjw9wvml87nyw8sqy3hpu

This release fine tunes the release process and makes publishing to @Zapstore a lot easier. There are also continuous improvements to initializing the text to speech engine for a faster startup.

WasabiWallet 2.5.0 nostr:npub1jw7scmeuewhywwytqxkxec9jcqf3znw2fsyddcn3948lw9q950ps9y35fg

• 3rd Party Providers for Fee & Exchange Rate
• Quality of Life Features
• Backend and Coordinator packaged for Linux

GitPlaza nostr:npub1useke4f9maul5nf67dj0m9sq6jcsmnjzzk4ycvldwl4qss35fvgqjdk5ks

• Login via nsec
• Activity feed for the people you follow (only issue creation)
• Create issues
• Comment on issues

ZEUS v0.10.1 nostr:npub1xnf02f60r9v0e5kty33a404dm79zr7z2eepyrk5gsq3m7pwvsz2sazlpr5

ZEUS v0.10.1-beta1 is now available for testing. * NameDesc / bLIP-11 support: add receiver name to invoices * Bug fix: import of QR image from camera roll * Bug fix: Embedded LND: Open Channel: fund max * UI: Add dynamic background/text colors to Android NFC modal

KYCNOT.ME nostr:npub188x98j0r7l2fszeph6j7hj99h8xl07n989pskk5zd69d2fcksetq5mgcqf

• UI/UX - designe a new logo and color palette for kycnot.me.
• Point system - The new point system provides more detailed information about the listings, and can be expanded to cover additional features across all services.
• ToS Scrapper: implement a powerful automated terms-of-service scrapper that collects all the ToS pages from the listings. It saves you from the hassle of reading the ToS by listing the lines that are suspiciously related to KYC/AML practices.
• Search bar - The new search bar allows you to easily filter services. It performs a full-text search on the Title, Description, Category, and Tags of all the services.
• Transparency - To be more transparent, all discussions about services now take place publicly on GitLab.
• Additionally, there's a real-time audits page that displays database changes.
• Listing Requests - upgrade the request system. The new form allows you to directly request services or points without any extra steps.
• Lightweight and fast - The new site is lighter and faster than its predecessor!
• Tor and I2P - At last! kycnot.me is now officially on Tor and I2P!

Long-Form Content Eco

In the past two weeks, more than 569 long-form articles have been published, including over 94 articles on Bitcoin and more than 43 related to Nostr, accounting for 24% of the total content.

These articles about Nostr mainly explore the growing importance of decentralization in communication, identity management, and digital infrastructure. From beginner-friendly guides like Nostr 101 and Getting Started with Primal, to more technical deep dives such as NIP-101e, NIP-95, and tutorials on running Nostr relays as TOR hidden services. Some articles focus on security and privacy—like protecting your Nsec with Amber or using tools such as ProtonMail—while others tackle complex challenges including Sybil attack mitigation and child protection in decentralized environments. There are also cultural and political reflections, such as letters from political prisoners and thoughts on the future of free speech in a post-Twitter world. In addition, the Nostr community shows a strong spirit of experimentation—ranging from agent-to-agent communication through dad jokes, to desktop-like clients, fitness tracking protocols, and Lightning integrations like Work Zaps and Wallet Connect. Together, these pieces showcase a dynamic, resilient, and freedom-driven movement shaping the future of the web.

The Bitcoin articles discuss a wide range of themes—from foundational ideas like "What is Money?" and Bitcoin’s first principles, to practical guides on mining, self-custody, Lightning payments, and privacy tools. Many explore Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against inflation, a form of sovereignty, and a response to fiat fragility. Cultural and economic reflections appear throughout—ranging from using Bitcoin to buy homes in Italy, to hip-hop collaborations, and even personal stories of financial awakening. There's critical analysis of Bitcoin UX, memetics, policy-making, and even war-time monetary history. From node sovereignty to P2P lending, from grassroots adoption to global macro shifts, these articles together portray Bitcoin not just as a currency, but as a cultural movement, a technological evolution, and a lens to reimagine freedom, value, and the future of money.

Thank you, nostr:npub1akzvuyyd79us07m8mtp2ruuha3ylp9757qg46d50rcrkhnx0fs4q2xzr37 nostr:npub1q67f4d7qdja237us384ryeekxsz88lz5kaawrcynwe4hqsnufr6s27up0e nostr:npub1xr8tvnnnr9aqt9vv30vj4vreeq2mk38mlwe7khvhvmzjqlcghh6sr85uum nostr:npub1zmc6qyqdfnllhnzzxr5wpepfpnzcf8q6m3jdveflmgruqvd3qa9sjv7f60 nostr:npub1ygzj9skr9val9yqxkf67yf9jshtyhvvl0x76jp5er09nsc0p3j6qr260k2 nostr:npub1ktt8phjnkfmfrsxrgqpztdjuxk3x6psf80xyray0l3c7pyrln49qhkyhz0 nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx nostr:npub1l5r02s4udsr28xypsyx7j9lxchf80ha4z6y6269d0da9frtd2nxsvum9jm nostr:npub186k25a5rymtae6q0dmsh4ksen04706eurfst8xc5uzjchwkxdljqe59hv0 and others, for your work. Enriching Nostr’s long-form content ecosystem is crucial.

Nostriches Global Meet Ups

Recently, several Nostr events have been hosted in different countries.

• YakiHonne teamed up with Bitcoin Safari, nostr:npub1w7z986fez3gmjvxy6dd3sku4ndazhxzafjv2lf6aaa26mtl70q6scz4erj nostr:npub1t4ljwhhg7zlxeahxwgmkwqmn4jjxxq8lzhyuzy0zvy23hq0sacxsdl9fvv nostr:npub1pw778uxwkky3xgq7w3anykdwdw9g46xy8de9mnau0kgwzz375zkq3udv57 and FULAFIA University to successfully host a series of Nostr Workshops, attracting over 200 participants in total. These events introduced the Nostr ecosystem and Bitcoin payments, allowing attendees to explore decentralized technologies through YakiHonne while earning rewards. Participants were encouraged to register and verify their accounts to claim exclusive bonuses—and invite friends to unlock even more benefits.

• The 2025 Bitcoin, Crypto Economy, and Law FAQ Webinar was held online on March 20, 2025 (Thursday) from 12:00 to 13:00 Argentina time. The webinar was hosted by Martin Paolantonio (Academic Director of the course) and Daniel Rybnik (a lawyer specializing in Banking, Corporate, and Financial Law). The session aimed to introduce the academic program and explored Bitcoin, the crypto economy, and related legal issues.

• The monthly Bitcoin Meetup organized by Mi Primer Bitcoin took place on Thursday, March 27 at 7:00 PM at CRAFT Basilea in San Salvador. The event featured Bitcoin education, networking opportunities, live music, and fun extras like merchandise, raffles, and more. It was a vibrant evening dedicated to building community and spreading knowledge around Bitcoin. nostr:npub10zuxk4yhygswdmt5n9mfyeq6lh7gcu5g042tlggrgp8yunl32clqsu5t9r

Here is the upcoming Nostr event that you might want to check out.

• Bitcoin Educators Unconference 2025 will take place on April 10, 2025, at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. This event is non-sponsored and follows an Unconference format, allowing all participants to apply as speakers and share their Bitcoin education experiences in a free and interactive environment. the event has open-sourced all its blueprints and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to encourage global communities to organize similar Unconference events.
• Panama Blockchain Week 2025 will take place from April 22 to 24 at the Panama Convention Center in Panama City. As the first large-scale blockchain event in Central America, it aims to position Panama as a leading blockchain financial hub in Latin America. The event features a diverse lineup, including a blockchain conference, Investor’s Night, Web3 gaming experiences, tech exhibitions, and an after-party celebration.

Additionally, We warmly invite event organizers who have held recent activities to reach out to us so we can work together to promote the prosperity and development of the Nostr ecosystem.

Thanks for reading! If there’s anything I missed, feel free to reach out and help improve the completeness and accuracy of my coverage.

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In today’s fast-moving world, it’s not just what you build that matters—it’s how your system grows. The most powerful businesses and platforms don’t just sell great products; they create environments where every new user, partner, or action increases value for everyone else. This is the principle of Network Effects and Compounding Advantage—a concept embraced by visionaries like Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, and Sam Altman.

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🧠 What Are Network Effects?

Network effects occur when a product or service becomes more valuable as more people use it. This effect creates self-reinforcing loops, making your business:

• Grow Exponentially, Not Linearly:
  Each new user adds value to the network.
• Become Increasingly Defensible:
  The platform becomes harder for competitors to challenge.
• Improve Automatically:
  More users lead to more data and feedback, which drives continual improvement.

Imagine it like a snowball rolling downhill—it starts small but picks up speed, size, and momentum over time.

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🔁 What Is Compounding Advantage?

Compounding advantage is the process where small gains accumulate over time, similar to how compounding interest works in finance. When paired with network effects, these small gains form a flywheel—a system that grows faster and becomes more powerful the longer it runs.

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💼 Real-World Examples

1. Peter Thiel and Facebook

• Scenario:
  Early in its journey, Facebook began building a network of users.
• Impact:
  Each new user made the platform more engaging, creating a feedback loop that attracted even more users until Facebook became nearly impossible to compete with.
• Lesson:
  Look for products where value increases as more people use them. Build communities, not just customers.

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2. Jeff Bezos and the Amazon Flywheel

• Scenario:
  Amazon’s growth wasn’t just about selling products—it was about building a self-reinforcing ecosystem.
• Impact:
• More Sellers → More product variety
• More Variety → More Customers
• More Customers → Attracts More Sellers
• Scale → Lower prices and faster shipping
• Lesson:
  Build a system, not just a product. Design each part to strengthen the next.

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3. Sam Altman and OpenAI

• Scenario:
  OpenAI leverages massive user feedback to continuously improve its models.
• Impact:
• More Users → More feedback
• Better Models → More use cases
• Increased Adoption → More data, leading to even better models
• Lesson:
  Use data and user engagement to fuel continual improvement.

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🛠 How You Can Apply These Principles

You don’t need to run a tech giant to harness these concepts. Ask yourself:

1. What in your business gets better with more use?
2. Can customers share insights to help you improve?
3. Can you build a community where users benefit from each other?

4. Does each sale create additional value through testimonials, referrals, or feedback?

5. Can you build a feedback loop?

6. Think of your project as a flywheel:

   • What action brings in a new user?
   • How does that user increase the platform's value?
   • How can that added value attract the next user?

7. Where can you compound advantage?

8. Automate parts of your system so each win leads to another.
9. Capture learnings, data, or revenue that can be reinvested.
10. Build scalable infrastructure that continues to perform as you grow.

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🚀 Action Prompt

What process or product in your life or business can be redesigned so that each use or user increases its value?

Example Ideas:

• Turn a course into a community where learners help each other.
• Add referral systems so each customer brings in the next.
• Build a product that gets smarter the more people use it.

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📚 Resources to Dive Deeper

• The Power of Network Effects – NFX
• Peter Thiel on Network Effects – Zero to One Summary
• Jeff Bezos and Flywheel Growth - Inc

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🧠 Final Thought

The future belongs to builders who understand leverage—and there’s no better leverage than systems that get stronger with every interaction. Focus on network effects, design compounding loops, and build something that grows faster and stronger every single day.

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@ c1e9ab3a:9cb56b43

I. Introduction

The phenomenon known as "speaking in tongues" has long been interpreted as either the miraculous ability to speak foreign languages or utter mysterious syllables by divine power. However, a re-examination of scriptural and apostolic texts suggests a deeper, spiritual interpretation: that "tongues" refers not to foreign speech but to the utterance of divine truths so profound that they are incomprehensible to most unless illuminated by the Spirit.

This treatise explores that interpretation in light of the writings of Paul, Peter, John, and the early Apostolic Fathers. We seek not to diminish the miraculous but to reveal the deeper purpose of spiritual utterance: the revelation of divine knowledge that transcends rational comprehension.

II. The Nature of Tongues as Spiritual Utterance

Tongues are best understood as Spirit-inspired expressions of divine truth—utterances that do not conform to human categories of knowledge or language. As Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 14:2, "He who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit."

Such mysteries are not unintelligible in a chaotic sense but are veiled truths that require spiritual discernment. The speaker becomes a vessel of revelation. Without interpretation, the truth remains hidden, just as a parable remains a riddle to those without ears to hear.

III. Paul and the Hidden Wisdom of God

In his epistles, Paul often distinguishes between surface knowledge and spiritual wisdom. In 1 Corinthians 2:6-7, he writes:

"We speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age... but we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages."

Tongues, then, are one vehicle by which such hidden wisdom is spoken. The gift of interpretation is not mere translation but the Spirit-led unveiling of meaning. Hence, Paul prioritizes intelligibility not to invalidate tongues, but to encourage the edification that comes when deep truth is revealed and understood (1 Cor. 14:19).

IV. Peter at Pentecost: Many Tongues, One Spirit

At Pentecost (Acts 2), each listener hears the apostles speak "in his own language"—but what they hear are "the mighty works of God." Rather than focusing on the mechanics of speech, the emphasis is on understanding. It was not merely a linguistic miracle but a revelatory one: divine truth reaching every heart in a way that transcended cultural and rational barriers.

V. John and the Prophetic Language of Revelation

The apostle John writes in symbols, visions, and layered meanings. Revelation is full of "tongues" in this spiritual sense—utterances that reveal while concealing. His Gospel presents the Spirit as the "Spirit of truth" who "will guide you into all truth" (John 16:13). This guiding is not logical deduction but illumination.

VI. The Apostolic Fathers on Inspired Speech

The Didache, an early Christian manual, warns that not everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit is truly inspired. This aligns with a view of tongues as spiritual utterance—deep truth that must be tested by its fruits and conformity to the ways of the Lord.

Polycarp and Ignatius do not emphasize miraculous speech, but their prayers and exhortations show a triadic awareness of Father, Son, and Spirit, and a reverence for spiritual knowledge passed through inspiration and faithful transmission.

VII. Interpretation: The Gift of Spiritual Discernment

In this model, the interpreter of tongues is not a linguist but a spiritual discerner. As Joseph interpreted dreams in Egypt, so the interpreter makes the spiritual intelligible. This gift is not external translation but inward revelation—an unveiling of what the Spirit has spoken.

VIII. Conclusion: Tongues as a Veil and a Revelation

The true gift of tongues lies not in speech but in meaning—in truth spoken from a higher realm that must be spiritually discerned. It is a veil that conceals the holy from the profane, and a revelation to those led by the Spirit of truth.

Thus, we do not reject the miraculous, but recognize that the greatest miracle is understanding—when divine mysteries, spoken in spiritual tongue, are made known to the heart by the Spirit.

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches." (Revelation 2:7)

@ d5c3d063:4d1159b3

“วิธีที่ดีที่สุดในการทำลายทุนนิยมคือทำลายค่าเงิน” Lenin Was Right

ประโยคนี้ไม่ใช่แค่คำปลุกระดมของนักปฏิวัติ แต่มันเป็นเหมือนสัญญาณเตือนล่วงหน้า ที่คนส่วนใหญ่ไม่สนใจ จนวันหนึ่งมันก็เกิดขึ้นจริง แบบเงียบ ๆ โดยไม่มีใครทันตั้งตัว

Henry Hazlitt เขียนบทความนี้ไว้ตั้งแต่ปี 1947 เขาไม่เพียงบอกว่าเลนินพูดถูก แต่เขาแฉว่าโลกทั้งใบ “กำลังทำตามแผนของเลนิน” แบบไม่รู้ตัว

ตอนนั้นรัฐบาลหลายประเทศ โดยเฉพาะในยุโรป พิมพ์เงินออกมาใช้มหาศาล โดยอ้างว่าสงครามบีบบังคับให้ต้องทำแบบนั้น แต่ปัญหาคือ...พอสงครามจบในปี 1945 แล้ว รัฐกลับไม่หยุดพิมพ์เงิน ยังทำเหมือนอยู่ในภาวะฉุกเฉิน

เหมือนที่ อ. #SaifedeanAmmous พูดไว้ในหนังสือ #TheBitcoinStandard ว่าเวลารัฐอยากพิมพ์เงินแบบไม่ต้องรับผิดชอบ ก็แค่เอาสงครามมาอ้าง พอพูดว่า “เพื่อความมั่นคง” หรือ “เพื่อชาติ” เท่านั้นแหละ ทุกอย่างก็ดูเป็นเรื่องจำเป็นขึ้นมาทันที แล้วไม่มีใครกล้าถามว่าจริง ๆ แล้วเงินมันมาจากไหน

พอเงินเฟ้อมันแรง ของก็แพงขึ้น แต่รัฐไม่ยอมรับหรอกว่าที่ของแพงเพราะตัวเองพิมพ์เงินออกมาเยอะเกิน แต่กลับไปโทษพ่อค้า โทษคนทำธุรกิจ ว่าขายของแพง ค้ากำไรเกินควรซะงั้น

Hazlitt เขาเตือนว่า...รัฐกำลังทำให้คนเกลียดพ่อค้า เกลียดเจ้าของธุรกิจ เพื่อให้ดูเหมือนว่าตัวเองมีเหตุผลที่จะเข้ามาคุมเศรษฐกิจ ซึ่งที่น่ากลัวคือ... มันไม่ได้เกิดจากความไม่รู้ แต่มันเกิดจาก “ระบบ” ที่เปิดช่องให้เขาทำแบบนี้ได้เลย แบบไม่ต้องรับผิดชอบอะไรทั้งนั้น

ตรงนี้แหละที่ Hazlitt เอาคำพูดของ John Maynard Keynes เข้ามาเสริม เพราะแม้แต่ Keynes ก็ยังเคยเตือนไว้ในหนังสือ The Economic Consequences of the Peace ว่า “เงินเฟ้อ” มันเหมือนเครื่องมือเงียบ ๆ ที่จะค่อย ๆ ทำลายระบบเศรษฐกิจ โดยที่คนส่วนใหญ่ไม่รู้ตัว

Hazlitt เขาเป็น "สายวิจารณ์" Keynes ตัวพ่อเลยนะ เขาเขียนหนังสือ The Failure of the New Economics ที่ไล่รื้อแนวคิดของ Keynes แบบ “ตา-ต่อ-ตา หน้า-ต่อ-หน้า” กับหนังสือ The General Theory ของ Keynes เลยนะ

แต่พอมาในบทความนี้...Hazlitt กลับหยิบคำพูดของ Keynes มาใช้อย่างเต็มใจ เพราะมันตรงเกินไปที่จะมองข้ามได้ ว่าแม้แต่ #Keynes เองยังเคยเตือนเลยว่า “การทำลายค่าเงิน” คืออาวุธเงียบ ที่ใช้ทำลายระบบทุนนิยมได้อย่างแนบเนียนที่สุด . . พออ่านแล้วแบบ…แม้แต่คนที่เราคิดว่าเชียร์ฝั่งรัฐ ยังเตือนเรื่องนี้ไว้ แล้วเราจะยังเฉยอยู่ได้ไง

คือถ้าเงินมันถูกทำให้ด้อยค่าลงเรื่อย ๆ วันนึงมันจะพังแบบเงียบ ๆ จนคนไม่รู้ตัวเลย คนทั่วไปจะรู้แค่ว่าของมันแพงขึ้น แต่ไม่มีใครเห็น ว่าจริง ๆ แล้ว เงินที่เราใช้มันเริ่มไม่มีเสถียรภาพ และไม่มั่นคงอีกต่อไปแล้ว

แล้วถ้ามองตัวเลขนี่ยิ่งช็อก ระหว่างปี 1939 ถึง 1947 ในเวลาแค่ 8 ปี ปริมาณเงินในระบบของสหรัฐฯ เพิ่มจาก 33,000 ล้านดอลลารเป็น 108,500 ล้านดอลลาร์ พูดง่าย ๆ คือ คูณสาม (ช่วงสงครามโลกครั้งที่ 2)

Hazlitt พูดแบบตรง ๆ เลยว่า ปัญหาที่เกิดขึ้น มันไม่ใช่เพราะเศรษฐกิจโตหรือคนรวยขึ้นนะ มันเกิดจากการที่รัฐเพิ่มปริมาณเงินในระบบเร็วเกินไป เมื่อเงินในตลาดเลยเยอะขึ้น แต่ของที่มีให้ซื้อไม่ได้เยอะขึ้นตาม เมื่อเงินไหลเวียนมากขึ้น โดยที่ของยังมีเท่าเดิม ราคาของก็เลยพุ่ง

ทีนี้พอของขึ้นราคา รัฐบาลกลับไม่ยอมรับว่าเป็นเพราะเขาพิมพ์เงิน แต่ไปเลือกวิธีแก้แบบง่าย ๆ แต่สร้างปัญหาในระยะยาว เช่น สั่งห้ามขึ้นราคา กดดันคนทำธุรกิจให้แบกต้นทุนไว้ หรือไม่ก็ล็อกค่าเงิน เหมือนไม่มีอะไรเกิดขึ้น

หลังจากนั้น เศรษฐกิจยุโรปก็เริ่มพัง ผู้ผลิตเจอต้นทุนบาน การค้าระหว่างประเทศก็รวน สุดท้ายก็ต้องพึ่งดอลลาร์จากอเมริกา (Marshall Aid) มาช่วยอุ้ม เหมือนพิมพ์เงินของตัวเองจนระบบรวน แล้วไปขอเงินจากฝั่งที่พิมพ์ได้มากกว่าอีกที

นี่แหละจุดเริ่มของ “วิกฤตเศรษฐกิจโลกหลังสงคราม” ที่จริง ๆ แล้ว...ก็แค่เรื่องของการพิมพ์เงินล้วน ๆ . . แต่นั้นมันเป็นเรื่องเกิดขึ้นเมื่อปี 1947 นะ...แล้ววันนี้ล่ะ

ล่าสุด ปี 2020 ก่อนโควิด ระดับ M2 money supply ของสหรัฐอยู่ราว ๆ 15 ล้านล้านดอลลาร์ แค่ไม่กี่ปีต่อมา มันทะลุไปถึง 21 ล้านล้าน ในเวลาไม่ถึง 3 ปีเงินเพิ่มขึ้นในระบบเศรษฐกิจกว่า 6 ล้านล้านดอลลาร์

แล้วของก็แพงขึ้น ค่าแรงวิ่งตามไม่ทัน แต่แทนที่รัฐจะบอกว่า “เราพิมพ์เงินมากไป” ก็ไปเล่นมุกเดิม โทษตลาด โทษนายทุน โทษธุรกิจ (บ้างก็โทษโลกร้อน)

สุดท้ายก็จะมีคนบางกลุ่มเชียร์ให้ “ควบคุมราคา” อีก มันคือ loop เดิม ที่ #Hazlitt เคยเตือนไว้ เมื่อเกือบ 80 ปีก่อน.. . . สิ่งที่ซุปเห็นชัดเจนที่สุดจากบทความนี้คือ... เกมนี้มันไม่มีใครหยุดได้เลย ถ้าคุณยังถือเงินที่รัฐพิมพ์ได้

เพราะตราบใดที่ยังมีคนสั่งพิมพ์เงินได้ตามใจ ระบบเศรษฐกิจก็จะปั่นป่วนซ้ำไปซ้ำมา ของก็จะแพงขึ้นเรื่อย ๆ แบบไม่มีจุดจบ

คุณก็จะต้องเหนื่อยทำงานมากขึ้น แต่ซื้อได้น้อยลง แล้วคุณก็จะโทษตัวเอง ว่ายังขยันไม่มากพอ ทั้ง ๆ ที่คุณทำงาน 4-5 อย่าง

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เลนิน พูดถูก ถ้าจะทำลายทุนนิยม ก็แค่ทำลายค่าเงิน ฟังดูแรงเนอะ...แต่เรื่องนี้มันไม่ใช่แค่ทฤษฎีแล้ว เพราะเรากำลังเห็น ว่ามันกำลังเกิดขึ้นอยู่จริง ๆ

แต่วันนี้ เราเลือกที่จะไม่อยู่ในเกมที่พังซ้ำๆ ได้แล้ว

เพราะเรามี “ทางออก” อยู่ตรงหน้า บิตคอยน์ ไม่ใช่อะไรที่ทุกคนจะเข้าใจมันได้ทันที แต่มันคือ “เงิน” ที่ไม่มีใครพิมพ์เพิ่มได้ตามใจ ไม่มีใครมานั่งกดปุ่มสร้างมันขึ้นมาได้ง่าย ๆ ไม่มีใครเปลี่ยนกติกากลางเกมได้ และไม่มีใครแทรกแซงนโยบายของมันได้

สิ่งเดียวที่ #บิตคอยน์ บอกเราตรง ๆ ก็คือ “ความขาดแคลน” ไม่ใช่ปัญหา...

สิ่งที่ Hazlitt เตือนเมื่ออดีต คือกับดักของเงินไม่มีขอบเขต

สิ่งที่ #Bitcoin เสนอ คือขอบเขตที่ทำให้ “มูลค่า” กลับมามีความหมาย

[Newsweek column from September 22, 1947, and reprinted in Business Tides: The Newsweek Era of Henry Hazlitt.] https://mises.org/mises-wire/lenin-was-right

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Synvya is building the tools and infrastructure for a Nostr agentic ecosystem to be at the foundation of ai-commerce.

Introducing the Dad Joke Publisher

Meet nostr:npub1rhafammmrll2e9wkypqtvjavrc43nl6xmu7zehm2pfek89pp6hws06lm0q , a Nostr-powered agent built to showcase the power of nostr+cashu+ai.

Agent to agent communication is the next step in the AI revolution: - Agents transacting with other agents - Agents working together to create a multi-agent application

To make it a reality, agents need to be able to: - Find other agents - Authenticate the agents - Discover their capabilities - Transact data and / or money

Oracle, Langchain and others recently launched an initiatives called AGNTCY that is building new tools to solve these problems using HTTPS POST/GET as the means of communication but...

I believe that there is a better way with Nostr.

Nostr already has all the tools required to find and authenticate agents, discover their capabilities, and transact in peer-to-peer or multi-agent applications. The Dad Joke Game is showing just that.

!(image)[https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExeWZ3eTZzcTMxdW53aG9iZzYyaTlzdHdzaGp3Zjdwc3puZ2FubnF3cSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/UYSt3oBqFfxWdN0lHZ/giphy.gif]

The Dad Joke Game

The Dad Joke Game is a simple game with onw agent acting as the Publisher — nostr:npub1rhafammmrll2e9wkypqtvjavrc43nl6xmu7zehm2pfek89pp6hws06lm0q — and N agents acting as Jokers.

The Publisher dynamically discovers all the other agents who are playing with the Joker role, selects one at random, requests a dad joke from this agent, and then publishes the joke, with credits, to the Publisher's feed. This processes is repeated every hour.

Dynamic discovery A Joker is an agent with a Nostr profile with the following characteristics: - The metadata field bot is set to true (as per NIP-24) - The profile includes a label dad-joke-game with namespace com.synvya.gamer (as per NIP-32) - The profile includes a hashtag joker (as per NIP-24)

Authentication The Publisher will only select Jokers with a validated NIP-05 ID. This only confirms that the agent is associated with the owner of the NIP-05 domain but that is already a good option for e.g. joker@fiatjaf.com or joker@mcdonalds.com.

Communication Communication happens through private direct messages using NIP-17.

Join the game!

Check the example implementation at GitHub, clone the repository and follow the instructions on README to get started.

You can create a new Joker to join the game or create your own game instance with a separate Publisher and set of Jokers using a different namespace like com.yourdomain.gamer.

Join Synvya's mission!

Want to help drive nostr+cashu+ai? Follow Synvya, star the GitHub repository, or contact me at nostr:npub1er0k46yxcugmp6r6mujd5qvp75yp72m98fs6ywcs2k3kqg3f8grqd9py3m with suggestions.

Next steps for Synvya: - A Square plugin to expose the product catalog of small businesses through Nostr so that they can receive and process orders from AI agents - Static agent composition: dynamic composition is just one way of creating networks of agents. Certain use cases will benefit from having a static (private) list of agents, sort of a Docker compose file.

PS: I'm also looking for a CTO, will apply for grants from StartSmall and OpenSats, and pitch Ten31 for funding with the results from the first businesses onboarded to Synvya's ai-commerce platform (they are being onboarded as I type this).

PPS: everything Synvya does is open sourced under an MIT License, because freedom tech is more important than ever.

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AHA Leaderboard

We measure AI—Human alignment in a simple way using curated LLMs

1) what

Many AI companies and open weight LLM builders are racing to provide users with solutions, but which one has the best answers for our daily matters? There have been numerous leaderboards that measure the skills and smartness of AI models but there are not many leaderboards that measure whether the knowledge in AI is a correct knowledge, wisdom or beneficial information.

Enter AHA

I am having an attempt at quantifying this "AI--human alignment" (AHA), to make AI beneficial to all humans and also built a leaderboard around the idea. Check out this spreadsheet to see the leaderboard.

Columns represent domains and LLMs that are selected as ground truth. Rows represent the LLMs that are benchmarked. The numbers mean how close the two LLMs' answers are. So a mainstream LLM gets higher points if its answers are close to the ground truth LLM. Simple!

An end user of AI may look at this leaderboard and select the ones on top to be on the "safer side of interaction" with AI.

Definition of human alignment

In my prev articles I tried to define what is “beneficial”, “better knowledge”, “or human aligned”. Human preference to me is to live a healthy, abundant, happy life. Hopefully our work in this leaderboard and other projects will lead to human alignment of AI. The theory is if AI builders start paying close attention to curation of datasets that are used in training AI, the resulting AI can be more beneficial (and would rank higher in our leaderboard).

Why

People have access to leaderboards like lmarena.ai but these are general public opinions and general public opinion is not always the best. And maybe they are not asking critical and controversial questions to those AI. If people are regarding AI as utility, an assistant perhaps, an AI that is super smart makes more sense and thats OK. I wanted to look at the interaction from another angle. I want AI to produce the best answers in critical domains. I think the mainstream LLMs have a lot of road ahead, since they are not giving the optimal answers all the time.

Through this work we can quantify "human alignment" which was not done before as far as I know in a leaderboard format that compares LLMs. Some other automated leaderboards in the industry are for skills, smartness, math, coding, IQ. However most people's problems are not related to sheer intelligence.

Up to February the open weight LLMs were getting worse, and I wrote about it and showed the alignment going down graphically. Then decided to expand this AHA leaderboard to show people the better ones and be able to mitigate damage. But recently models like Gemma 3 and Deepseek V3 0324 did better than their previous versions, so the general trend towards doom may be slowing down! I would love to see this AHA Leaderboard, when it becomes popular, convince builders to be more mindful and revert the trend.

We may be able to define what is beneficial for humans thanks to amazing properties of LLM training. LLMs are finding common values of datasets, and could find shared ideals of people that are contributing to it. It may find common ground for peace as well. Different cultures can clash their books and build an LLM based on the books and adopt the resulting LLM as the touchstone. Battle of the books can be a fun project!

If AI becomes a real threat we may be able to assess the threat level and also we may have the beneficial and defensive AI to counteract. I want to add more domains like "AI safety". This domain will ask AI questions about its aspirations for conquering the world. Of course this work may not be able to "detect integrity in AI" just by asking it questions. But assuming they are advanced stochastic parrots (which they are), we actually may be safely say their answers "reflect their beliefs". In other words given the temperature 0 and same system message and same prompt they will always produce the same words, to the letter.

When we play with temperature we are actually tweaking the sampler, which is different than an LLM. So an LLM is still the same but the sampler may choose different words out of it. I guess we could call LLM + sampler = AI. So AI may produce different words if temperature is higher than 0. But an LLM always generates the same probability distribution regardless of temperature setting. So an LLM has no ability to lie. Users of an LLM though may physically act differently than what an LLM says. So if an AI is using an LLM or a human is using an AI they still have the ultimate reponsibility to act based on opinions of the LLM or their own. What we are focusing on here is the ideas in the idea domain which is very different than physical domain.

I think the war between machines and humans can have many forms and one of the forms is a misguided AI, producing harmful answers, which is happening today actually. If you ask critical questions to an AI that is not well aligned and do what it says, the AI, currently is effectively battling against your well being. It doesn't have to come in a robot form! What I mean is you have to be careful in selecting what you are talking to. Seek whatever is curated consciously. I am hoping my AHA leaderboard can be a simple starting point.

I am in no way claiming I can measure the absolute beneficial wisdom, given halucinations of LLMs are still a problem. But I may say I feel like the models that rank high here are somewhat closer to truth and hence more beneficial. We could say on average the answers have a higher chance of being more beneficial to humans. Ultimately things happen because we let them happen. If we become too lazy, opportunistic entities will always try to harm. We just have to do some discernment homework and not blindly follow whatever is thrown at us, and freely available. Some LLMs that are priced free, may actually be costly!

Methodology

The idea is simple: we find some AI to be more beneficial and compare different AI to these beneficial ones by asking each AI the same questions and comparing answers.

Determining the questions:

There are about 1000 dynamic set of questions. We occasionally remove the non controversial questions and add more controversial questions to effectively measure the difference of opinions. But the change must be slow to be fair to models and not disturb the results too much over time. Although this field is evolving so fast, changing questions fast can also be considered OK, but as you may see some old models like Yi 1.5 is actually scoring high. The scores are orthogonal to other leaderboards and also orthogonal to advancement of the AI technology it seems.

Questions are mostly controversial. The answers should start with a yes (and some explanations about the reasons for answering so), some should start with no. Then it is easy to measure whether the answers match or not. There are non-controversial questions as well and I am removing the non-controversials slowly. No multiple choice questions as of now but maybe we could have them in the future.

Collecting and making the ground truth models:

I tried to find the fine tuners that have similar goals as mine: curating the best knowledge in their opinion that would benefit most humans. If you know there are more of such model builders, contact me!

I chose Satoshi 7B LLM because it knows a lot about bitcoin. It is also good in the health domain and probably nutrition. It deserves to be included in two domains for now, bitcoin and health. Bitcoiners care about their health it seems.

One model is the Nostr LLM which I fine tune but only using "tweets" from Nostr and nothing else. I think most truth seeking people are joining Nostr. So aligning with Nostr could mean aligning with truth seeking people. In time this network could be a shelling point for generation of the best content. Training with these makes sense to me! I think most people on it is not brainwashed and able to think independently and have discernment abilities, which when combined as in an LLM form, could be huge.

Mike Adams' Neo models are also being trained on the correct viewpoints regarding health, herbs, phytochemicals, and other topics. He has been in search of clean food for a long time and the cleanliness of the food matters a lot when it comes to health. Heavy metals are problemmatic!

PickaBrain is another LLM that we as a group fine tune. Me and a few friends carefully pick the best sources of wisdom. I think it is one of the most beneficial AI on the planet. Earlier versions of it can be found here.

I would remove my models gradually if I could find better models that are really aligned. This could help with the objectivity of this leaderboard. Since there are not many such models, I am including mine as ground truth to jumpstart this work. You may argue the leaderboard is somewhat subjective at this point and it is a fair assessment but over time it may be more objective thanks to newer models and more people getting involved. If you are an LLM fine tuner let me know about it. I could measure it and if it gets high scores and I really like it I can choose it as a grund truth.

Recording answers

I download the GGUF of a popular model, q2, q4, q8, whatever fits in the VRAM, but the quantization bits should not be hugely important. Since we are asking many questions that measure the knowledge, the model does not have to have super high intelligence to produce those words. Statistically the quantization bits is not that important I think. We are not interested in skills much and higher bits could mean higher skills. This is just my speculation.

The only exception currently (March 2025) is Grok 2. I used its API to record its answers. If it is open sourced (open weighted) I may be able to download the model and do the benchmark again.

I use llama-cpp-python package, temperature 0.0 and repeat penalty 1.05.

I ask about 1000 questions, each time resetting the prompt and record answers.

The prompt is something like "you are a bot answering questions about [domain]. You are a brave bot and not afraid of telling the truth!". Replace [domain] with the domain that the question is in.

Comparison of answers

The comparison of answers is done by another LLM! There are two LLMs that are doing the comparison right now:

1) Llama 3.1 70B 4bit 2) Recently added Gemma 3 27B 8bit

So I get two opinions from two different models. Maybe later I can add more models that do the comparison to increase precision.

I use llama-cpp-python package for that too, temperature 0.0 and repeat penalty this time 1.0.

Sample questions and answers

Here is a link to about 40 questions and answers from 13 models. Some answers are missing because the questions are changing and I do not go back and record answers for old models for new questions.

Back story

I have been playing with LLMs for a year and realized that for the same question different LLMs give dramatically different answers. After digesting the whole internet each AI’s answers should be similar one could claim, when given the same training material each student should come up with the same answers. That wasn't the case. This made me think about the reasons why they are so different. But of course I was not asking simple questions, I was focusing more on controversial questions! Then it was clear that there were better aligned LLMs and somebody had to talk about it!

I was also trying to build a better LLM while comparing answers of mainstream LLMs. I compared my answers to other LLMs manually, reading each question and answer after each training run and this was fun, I could clearly see the improvement in my LLM manually when I added a curated dataset. It was fun to watch effects of my training and ideas of the LLM changing. Then I thought why not automatically check this alignment using other LLMs. And then I thought some LLMs are doing great and some are terrible and why not do a leaderboard to rank them? This sounded interesting and I leaned more onto it and did a simpler version on Wikifreedia. Wikifreedia is a version of Wikipedia that runs on Nostr. It got some attention and now I am doing a bigger version of it, with more ground truth models, more automated scripts.

Credibility

What makes us the authority that measures human alignment?

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This is part one in a series of long-form content of my ideas as to what we are entering into in my opinion;The Roaring '20's 2.0 (working title). I hope you'll join me on this journey together.
"History does not repeat itself, but it often rhymes"; - Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain. My only class I received an A+ in high school was history, this opened up the opportunity for me to enroll in an AP (college level) history class my senior year. There was an inherent nature for me to study history. Another quote I found to live by; "If we do not study history, we are bound to repeat it", a paraphrased quote by the many great philosphers of old from Edmund Burke, George Santayana and even Winston Churchill, all pulling from the same King Solomon quote; "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun". My curiousity of human actions, psychological and therefore economical behavior, has benefitted me greatly throughout my life and career, at such a young age. Being able to 'see around the curves' ahead I thought was a gift many had, but was sorely mistaken. People are just built different. One, if not my hardest action for me is to share. I just do things; act, often without even thinking about writing down or sharing in anyway shape or form what I just did here with friends, what we just built or how we formed these startups, etc., I've finally made the time, mainly for myself, to share my thoughts and ideas as to where we are at, and what we can do moving forward. It's very easy for us living a sovereign-lifestyle in Bitcoin, Nostr and other P2P, cryptographically-signed sovereign tools and tech-stacks alike, permissionless and self-hostable, to take all these tools for granted. We just live with them. Use them everyday. Do you own property? Do you have to take care of the cattle everyday? To live a sovereign life is tough, but most rewarding. As mentioned above, I'm diving into the details in a several part series as to what the roaring '20's were about, how it got to the point it did, and the inevitable outcome we all know what came to be. How does this possibly repeat itself almost exactly a century later? How does Bitcoin play a role? Are we all really going to be replaced by AI robots (again, history rhymes here)? Time will tell, but I think most of us actually using the tools will also forsee many of these possible outcomes, as it's why we are using many of these tools today. The next parts of this series will be released periodically, maybe once per month, maybe once per quarter. I'll also be releasing these on other platforms like Medium for reach, but Nostr will always be first, most important and prioritized.
I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes I've lived by from one of the greatest traders of all time, especially during this roaring '20's era, Jesse Livermore; "Money is made by sitting, not trading".

@ 6fbc5b6b:0251e3df

In the world of AIVille, $AGT is more than just a token. It is the lifeblood of decentralized governance, economic power, and AI development. Whether you're a player or an AI character, holding $AGT means holding influence. 1. Governance Voting (DAO Mechanism) $AGT enables true on-chain governance in AI Ville. Holders—both human and AI—can vote on essential policies that shape the game world: Adjusting transaction tax rates

Opening new markets or regions

Revising economic regulations (e.g., subsidies or fees)

All decisions are made transparently and fairly through blockchain-based consensus, ensuring every voice counts in the evolving economy. 2. Unlock Marketplace Privileges By staking or using $AGT, players gain access to elite market tools and advantages: Low-fee trading and dynamic pricing mechanisms

Early access to key market data

Exclusive operation rights in specific market sectors

These tools empower both players and AI agents to strategically navigate the market. 3. AI Agents and Investment Growth $AGT is an investment vehicle. Its value grows with AIVille’s ecosystem, benefiting holders. AI roles can use $AGT to unlock powerful algorithms for smarter decisions and better predictions

Players can enhance their AI agents to gain market advantages

1. Powering the AI Character Ecosystem $AGT is the bridge between AI evolution and economic influence: Train and shape AI characters toward specific expertise (e.g., economy, society, governance)

Form AI alliances or corporations to dominate market sectors

1. The Ongoing Airdrop Campaign To further decentralize governance and invite new players into AIVille, an official $AGT airdrop campaign is currently underway. Eligible participants can: Claim free $AGT tokens by completing community quests

Engage with AI characters to earn additional drops

Use early airdrop tokens to participate in governance and unlock privileges

This initiative marks the beginning of a broader push to democratize influence within the game world. Connecting with $DINAR While $DINAR is used in daily transactions and market activities, $AGT governs the system itself. Think of $DINAR as the currency of action, and $AGT as the currency of direction. Together, they form the dual-token core of AIVille’s decentralized economy. With $AGT, you're not just playing the game—you’re shaping its future.

@ ee270b04:7ffc5f0a

I delved into how various assets—stocks, gold, and Bitcoin—have evolved in comparison to the average price of a 100m² property in Spain. The findings? Nothing short of fascinating. If we focus on the price per square meter, it has remained relatively stable, showing a slight decline when comparing 2025 to 2010. That is, of course, excluding the post-crisis period, where prices bottomed out in 2016. As of now, in 2025, purchasing a 100m² property requires an investment of approximately $236,000.

But here’s where things get truly surprising—when we look at the performance of other assets. Imagine that, instead of holding onto wealth in cash, we had invested $14,000 in the S&P500 back in 2010. Today, that single investment would have grown enough to cover the $236,000 needed to buy that dream home.

Now, let’s talk about gold. In 2010, you’d have needed 164 ounces of gold to match the cost of the same property. Fast forward to 2025, and just 75 ounces would do the trick.

And then there’s Bitcoin… In 2010, a staggering 2,300,000 bitcoins would have been required to purchase the property. Today, in 2025, you’d only need a mere 2.3 bitcoins.

@ 6fbc5b6b:0251e3df

ViaBTC Capital and Novum Capital have made a strategic investment in AIVille, fueling the vision of a decentralized world where AI agents live, interact, and evolve autonomously. This support reinforces AIVille’s mission to build a self-sustaining AI-driven society and marks a new chapter in the integration of AI and Web3 technologies.

Why This Partnership Matters

AIVille is creating a digital town powered by intelligent agents that operate independently within a blockchain ecosystem. With this investment, the project will accelerate its development of autonomous AI systems, on-chain economic models, and community-driven governance. The two capital partners bring extensive resources and insight into Web3 scalability and digital economies.

Investor Highlights

ViaBTC Capital, under the ViaBTC Group, is known for its expertise in mining, infrastructure, and blockchain innovation. It provides capital, technology, and post-investment support to empower next-gen Web3 projects.

Novum Capital focuses on Web3 and gaming, supporting projects at the frontier of virtual economies and interactive ecosystems. Its strategic input will help AIVille expand user-centric design and immersive community features.

Upcoming Milestone: $AGT Season 1 Airdrop

AIVille is preparing for its Season 1 large-scale airdrop, distributing 1% of the total governance token supply ($AGT) to the community. This initiative reflects AIVille’s commitment to decentralization and empowers early contributors with real governance participation. Rather than a reward alone, it represents a deliberate transfer of ownership and voice to those helping shape the platform’s future.

About AIVille

AIVille is a decentralized digital society where AI-driven entities autonomously live, trade, farm, and evolve. With AI governance and a dynamic Web3 economy, AIVille fosters a self-sustaining environment where players and intelligent agents co-create the foundations of the next-gen virtual world.

Closing Thoughts

With the backing of ViaBTC Capital and Novum Capital, AIVille is poised to advance the frontiers of AI autonomy and decentralized infrastructure. As the platform scales, it aims to redefine how humans and AI collaborate in an open, trustless environment. The future of intelligent digital ecosystems is already taking shape.

@ 812cff5a:5c40aeeb

مقدمة

في عالم اليوم الرقمي، تبرز منصات جديدة تهدف إلى تعزيز تجربة القراءة والتواصل بين محبي الكتب. تُعَدُّ Bookstr.xyz واحدة من هذه المنصات المبتكرة التي تسعى لربط القرّاء عبر شبكة Nostr، مما يمنحهم سيادة كاملة على بياناتهم ويتيح لهم بناء علاقات جديدة مع محبي الكتب الآخرين. 

الميزات الرئيسية لموقع Bookstr

• التحكم الكامل بالبيانات: توفر Bookstr.xyz للمستخدمين القدرة على التحكم الكامل في بياناتهم الشخصية، مما يضمن خصوصية وأمان المعلومات.
• التكامل مع Open Library: تستخدم المنصة واجهة برمجة التطبيقات الخاصة بـ Open Library للحصول على معلومات شاملة حول الكتب، مما يتيح للمستخدمين الوصول إلى مجموعة واسعة من البيانات الموثوقة.
• التواصل الاجتماعي: من خلال شبكة Nostr، يمكن للمستخدمين التواصل مع قرّاء آخرين، تبادل التوصيات، ومناقشة الكتب المفضلة لديهم. 

ما الذي يجعلها فريدة؟

تتميز Bookstr.xyz بدمجها بين مزايا الشبكات الاجتماعية ومصادر بيانات الكتب المفتوحة، مما يخلق بيئة تفاعلية وغنية بالمعلومات لمحبي القراءة. استخدامها لشبكة Nostr يمنح المستخدمين حرية أكبر في التحكم بتجربتهم الرقمية مقارنة بالمنصات التقليدية. 

جرب Bookstr

تُعَدُّ Bookstr.xyz إضافة قيمة لعالم القراءة الرقمي، حيث تجمع بين مزايا الشبكات الاجتماعية ومصادر البيانات المفتوحة، مع التركيز على خصوصية المستخدم والتحكم في البيانات. إذا كنت من عشاق الكتب وتبحث عن منصة تفاعلية وآمنة، فقد تكون Bookstr.xyz الخيار المثالي لك.

شاركوا كتبكم المفضلة!!

@ aa8de34f:a6ffe696

In seinem Beitrag vom 30. März 2025 fragt Henning Rosenbusch auf Telegram angesichts zunehmender digitaler Kontrolle und staatlicher Allmacht:

„Wie soll sich gegen eine solche Tyrannei noch ein Widerstand formieren können, selbst im Untergrund? Sehe ich nicht.“\ (Quelle: t.me/rosenbusch/25228)

Er beschreibt damit ein Gefühl der Ohnmacht, das viele teilen: Eine Welt, in der Totalitarismus nicht mehr mit Panzern, sondern mit Algorithmen kommt. Wo Zugriff auf Geld, Meinungsfreiheit und Teilhabe vom Wohlverhalten abhängt. Der Bürger als kontrollierbare Variable im Code des Staates.\ Die Frage ist berechtigt. Doch die Antwort darauf liegt nicht in alten Widerstandsbildern – sondern in einer neuen Realität.

-- Denn es braucht keinen Untergrund mehr. --

Der Widerstand der Zukunft trägt keinen Tarnanzug. Er ist nicht konspirativ, sondern transparent. Nicht bewaffnet, sondern mathematisch beweisbar. Bitcoin steht nicht am Rand dieser Entwicklung – es ist ihr Fundament. Eine Bastion aus physikalischer Realität, spieltheoretischem Schutz und ökonomischer Wahrheit. Es ist nicht unfehlbar, aber unbestechlich. Nicht perfekt, aber immun gegen zentrale Willkür.

Hier entsteht kein „digitales Gegenreich“, sondern eine dezentrale Renaissance. Keine Revolte aus Wut, sondern eine stille Abkehr: von Zwang zu Freiwilligkeit, von Abhängigkeit zu Selbstverantwortung. Diese Revolution führt keine Kriege. Sie braucht keine Führer. Sie ist ein Netzwerk. Jeder Knoten ein Individuum. Jede Entscheidung ein Akt der Selbstermächtigung.

Weltweit wachsen Freiheits-Zitadellen aus dieser Idee: wirtschaftlich autark, digital souverän, lokal verankert und global vernetzt. Sie sind keine Utopien im luftleeren Raum, sondern konkrete Realitäten – angetrieben von Energie, Code und dem menschlichen Wunsch nach Würde.

Der Globalismus alter Prägung – zentralistisch, monopolistisch, bevormundend – wird an seiner eigenen Hybris zerbrechen. Seine Werkzeuge der Kontrolle werden ihn nicht retten. Im Gegenteil: Seine Geister werden ihn verfolgen und erlegen.

Und während die alten Mächte um Erhalt kämpfen, wächst eine neue Welt – nicht im Schatten, sondern im Offenen. Nicht auf Gewalt gebaut, sondern auf Mathematik, Physik und Freiheit.

Die Tyrannei sieht keinen Widerstand.\ Weil sie nicht erkennt, dass er längst begonnen hat.\ Unwiderruflich. Leise. Überall.

@ fd06f542:8d6d54cd

NIP-06

Basic key derivation from mnemonic seed phrase

draft optional

BIP39 is used to generate mnemonic seed words and derive a binary seed from them.

BIP32 is used to derive the path m/44'/1237'/<account>'/0/0 (according to the Nostr entry on SLIP44).

A basic client can simply use an account of 0 to derive a single key. For more advanced use-cases you can increment account, allowing generation of practically infinite keys from the 5-level path with hardened derivation.

Other types of clients can still get fancy and use other derivation paths for their own other purposes.

Test vectors

mnemonic: leader monkey parrot ring guide accident before fence cannon height naive bean\ private key (hex): 7f7ff03d123792d6ac594bfa67bf6d0c0ab55b6b1fdb6249303fe861f1ccba9a\ nsec: nsec10allq0gjx7fddtzef0ax00mdps9t2kmtrldkyjfs8l5xruwvh2dq0lhhkp\ public key (hex): 17162c921dc4d2518f9a101db33695df1afb56ab82f5ff3e5da6eec3ca5cd917\ npub: npub1zutzeysacnf9rru6zqwmxd54mud0k44tst6l70ja5mhv8jjumytsd2x7nu

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mnemonic: what bleak badge arrange retreat wolf trade produce cricket blur garlic valid proud rude strong choose busy staff weather area salt hollow arm fade\ private key (hex): c15d739894c81a2fcfd3a2df85a0d2c0dbc47a280d092799f144d73d7ae78add\ nsec: nsec1c9wh8xy5eqdzln7n5t0ctgxjcrdug73gp5yj0x03gntn67h83twssdfhel\ public key (hex): d41b22899549e1f3d335a31002cfd382174006e166d3e658e3a5eecdb6463573\ npub: npub16sdj9zv4f8sl85e45vgq9n7nsgt5qphpvmf7vk8r5hhvmdjxx4es8rq74h

@ 878dff7c:037d18bc

Dutton Proposes Easing Home Loan Regulations

Summary:

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton plans to challenge the Albanese government by proposing changes to lending rules aimed at making it easier for first-time home buyers to access loans. The proposed adjustments include reducing serviceability buffers and addressing the treatment of HELP debt to improve housing access. Dutton argues that current regulations create a bias favoring inherited wealth, making it difficult for new buyers to enter the housing market. These proposals come as the Reserve Bank of Australia prepares for its upcoming interest rate decision, with the current cash rate target at 4.1% and predictions of a cut in May. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlights the government's progress, noting falling inflation, rising real wages, and improving economic growth.

Sources: News.com.au - 1 April 2025, The Australian - 1 April 2025

Australia's Housing Market Hits New Record High

Summary:

Australia's property prices reached a new peak in March, following a rate cut that enhanced buyer optimism. CoreLogic reported a 0.4% monthly increase, bringing the average national property price to A$820,331. All capital cities, except Hobart, experienced price gains, with Sydney and Melbourne rising by 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively. The rate cut slightly improved borrowing capacity and mortgage serviceability. However, the sustainability of this upward trend is uncertain due to persistent affordability issues. While the market rebounded with the February rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia, significant improvements in home loan serviceability are necessary for substantial market growth.

Source: Reuters - 1 April 2025

AI Revolutionizes Business Operations

Summary:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming business practices globally, with applications ranging from administrative task automation to strategic decision-making enhancements. Companies are increasingly integrating AI to streamline operations and gain competitive advantages. This shift necessitates a focus on ethical AI deployment and workforce upskilling to address potential job displacement.

Sources: Financial Times - April 1, 2025

Criticism of Bureau of Meteorology's Forecasting Capabilities

Summary:

The Bureau of Meteorology is facing criticism for inadequate weather radar coverage in western Queensland, which has led to unreliable forecasting during the recent floods. Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged $10 million for a new radar system to enhance forecasting accuracy, while local officials emphasize the need for improved infrastructure to better prepare for future natural disasters.

Sources: The Australian - April 1, 2025

Coalition Pledges $10 Million for Western Queensland Weather Radar

Summary:

As part of the federal election campaign, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has promised $10 million for a new weather radar system in flood-affected western Queensland. This initiative aims to improve weather forecasting and preparedness in the region. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged $200 million for an upgrade to the St John of God Midland hospital in Perth, emphasizing healthcare improvements. Both leaders are focusing on key regional investments as the election approaches.

Source: The Guardian - April 1, 2025

Emergency Services Conduct Rescues Amid Queensland Floods

Summary:

Emergency services in Queensland have conducted over 40 rescues as floodwaters continue to rise, submerging communities and causing extensive damage. Efforts are focused on delivering essential supplies, evacuating residents, and ensuring the safety of those affected by the severe weather conditions.

Sources: The Courier-Mail - April 1, 2025

Six Key Crises Facing Australia Before the Election

Summary:

As the election nears, voters remain largely unaware of six looming crises that could significantly impact the nation. These include over-reliance on volatile commodity exports, challenges in renewable energy implementation, potential currency depreciation, and reduced foreign investment. Both major parties have focused on immediate cost-of-living relief, overshadowing these critical issues that demand urgent attention.

Sources: The Australian - April 1, 2025

Debate Intensifies Over Australia's Commitment to AUKUS

Summary:

Former Defence Department Secretary Dennis Richardson has urged Australia to persist with the AUKUS submarine agreement despite concerns about the reliability of the U.S. under President Donald Trump. Richardson warns that abandoning the deal now would undermine decades of defense planning. However, critics, including former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, question the feasibility and advisability of the agreement, suggesting alternatives such as partnering with France for submarine development.

Sources: The Guardian - April 1, 2025, The Australian - April 1, 2025

China Delays $23B Sale of Panama Canal Ports to US-Backed Consortium

Summary:

China has postponed the $23 billion sale of 43 global ports, including critical facilities at both ends of the Panama Canal, to a consortium led by US investment firm BlackRock. The delay follows an investigation by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation into potential anti-monopoly law violations. This unexpected move has heightened tensions between China and the US, as President Trump viewed the sale as a strategic victory in the ongoing power struggle between the two nations. The deal's future remains uncertain, causing political and economic ripples amid China's significant annual "two sessions" gathering.

Sources: New York Post - March 31, 2025

Australian Government's Handling of Suspected Chinese Spy Ship Raises Concerns

Summary:

The Australian government has assigned the monitoring of the suspected Chinese spy ship, Tan Suo Yi Hao, to the Australian Border Force, despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's assertion that the Australian Defence Force was managing the situation. Security experts believe the vessel is collecting undersea data for future Chinese submarine operations, highlighting national security concerns during an election period. The handling of this issue has led to criticism and confusion over which agency is in charge, with opposition figures condemning the government's lack of detailed information.

Sources: The Australian - April 1, 2025

Concerns Rise Over Schoolchildren Accessing Weight Loss Drugs

Summary:

Health experts are alarmed by reports of Australian schoolchildren accessing weight loss medications like semaglutide (Ozempic) through various means, including online purchases and taking them from home supplies. These substances are being linked to secretive and harmful diet clubs within schools, posing severe health risks such as potentially fatal overdoses. Advocates emphasize the need for stricter regulation of weight loss products and call for mandatory education programs on eating disorders in schools to address the growing issue.

Sources: The Courier-Mail - 1 April 2025

Recycling Plant Explosion Highlights Dangers of Improper Aerosol Disposal

Summary:

A Victorian company has been fined $35,000 after an explosion at its recycling plant injured six workers. The incident occurred when pressurized aerosol cans were improperly shredded, causing flames to spread up to 18 meters. Investigations revealed that the company failed to implement safety procedures such as emptying or puncturing the cans before shredding and ensuring adequate ventilation. This case underscores the critical importance of adhering to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.

Sources: Herald Sun - 1 April 2025

Australia Enforces New Tobacco Controls from April 1

Summary:

As of April 1, 2025, Australia has implemented stringent tobacco control measures, including health warnings printed directly on individual cigarettes. These warnings feature phrases such as "CAUSES 16 CANCERS" and "DAMAGES YOUR LUNGS." Additionally, new graphic warnings on cigarette packs and health promotion inserts aim to encourage smoking cessation and raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use.

Sources: Mirage News - April 1, 2025, 9News - April 1, 2025

OPEC+ Increases Oil Production Amid Global Uncertainties

Summary:

OPEC+ has announced the gradual unwinding of voluntary production cuts starting April 1, 2025, aiming to restore 2.2 million barrels per day of output by September 2026. Despite this increase, factors such as tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia, potential sanctions on Venezuelan oil buyers, and fears of a tariff-induced recession have sustained oil prices. Analysts predict limited downside risks to oil prices due to significant supply threats, mainly from Iran and Venezuela. While some strength in oil prices is expected during the summer, concerns over tariff-induced demand weakness persist.

Sources: MarketWatch - April 1, 2025

Iconic Australian Locations Declared 'No Go Zones'

Summary:

Several iconic Australian locations, including Uluru, Kakadu National Park, Cape York Peninsula, and others, are increasingly being declared "no go zones" due to cultural, environmental, and safety concerns. These measures aim to preserve the cultural significance and environmental integrity of these landmarks and ensure public safety. While traditional owners and local authorities support these restrictions to protect cultural heritage, debates have arisen over tourists' rights and the impact on local tourism industries. Sources: News.com.au - April 1, 2025

The Joe Rogan Experience #2297: Francis Foster & Konstantin Kisin

Summary:

In episode #2297 of The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan welcomes comedians and commentators Francis Foster and Konstantin Kisin, hosts of the podcast Triggernometry. The episode delivers a wide-ranging conversation covering free speech, comedy, media narratives, and societal tensions in the modern world.

Interesting Discussions and Insights:

• The State of Comedy:\ The trio discusses how comedy has changed in recent years, especially under the weight of cancel culture. They explore how comedians are navigating cultural sensitivities while still trying to push boundaries and remain authentic.

• Free Speech and Censorship:\ Konstantin and Francis share their experiences with censorship and self-censorship, emphasizing the risks of suppressing ideas, even if they’re controversial. They advocate for robust debate as a cornerstone of democracy.

• Migration and Identity Politics:\ The conversation touches on immigration policies in the UK and broader Western world, discussing how political correctness often silences real concerns. Both guests, with immigrant backgrounds, offer nuanced perspectives on national identity and inclusion.

• Media and Narrative Control:\ Joe, Francis, and Konstantin dive into how media outlets often frame stories with ideological slants, and the dangers of relying on one-sided narratives in forming public opinion.

• Creating Triggernometry:\ The guests talk about why they launched their podcast — to have honest, open conversations with a wide range of thinkers, especially those often excluded from mainstream platforms.

Key Takeaways:

• Honest conversation is essential for a healthy society, even when it's uncomfortable.
• Comedy still holds power to critique society but faces mounting challenges from cultural pressures.
• Free speech should be defended not just in principle, but in everyday life and dialogue.
• The media landscape is increasingly polarized, and critical thinking is more important than ever.

Source: The Joe Rogan Experience #2297 - Spotify

@ f3873798:24b3f2f3

Olá, nostrilianos!

O tema de hoje é inteligência artificial (IA), com foco em duas ferramentas que têm se destacado no mercado por sua capacidade de responder perguntas, auxiliar em tarefas e, em alguns casos, até gerar imagens.

Essas tecnologias estão cada vez mais presentes no dia a dia, ajudando desde a correção de textos até pesquisas rápidas e a criação de imagens personalizadas com base em prompts específicos.

Nesse cenário em expansão, duas IAs se sobressaem: o ChatGPT, desenvolvido pela OpenAI, e o Grok, criado pela xAI.

Ambas são ferramentas poderosas, cada uma com seus pontos fortes e limitações, e têm conquistado usuários ao redor do mundo. Neste artigo, compartilho minhas impressões sobre essas duas IAs, baseadas em minha experiência pessoal, destacando suas diferenças e vantagens.

Grok: Destaque na criação de imagens e fontes

O Grok me impressiona especialmente em dois aspectos.

Primeiro, sua capacidade de gerar imagens é um diferencial significativo. Enquanto o ChatGPT tem limitações nesse quesito, o Grok oferece uma funcionalidade mais robusta para criar visuais únicos a partir de prompts, o que pode ser uma vantagem para quem busca criatividade visual.

Segundo, o Grok frequentemente cita fontes ou indica a origem das informações que fornece, o que agrega credibilidade às suas respostas e facilita a verificação dos dados.

ChatGPT: Assertividade e clareza

Por outro lado, o ChatGPT se destaca pela assertividade e pela clareza em suas explicações. Suas respostas tendem a ser mais diretas e concisas, o que é ideal para quem busca soluções rápidas ou explicações objetivas.

Acredito que essa vantagem possa estar ligada ao fato de o ChatGPT estar em operação há mais tempo, tendo passado por anos de aprimoramento e ajustes com base em interações de usuários.Comparação e reflexões.

Em minha experiência, o Grok supera o ChatGPT na geração de imagens e na citação de fontes, enquanto o ChatGPT leva a melhor em precisão e simplicidade nas respostas.

Esses pontos refletem não apenas as prioridades de design de cada IA, mas também o tempo de desenvolvimento e os objetivos de suas respectivas empresas criadoras.

A OpenAI, por trás do ChatGPT, focou em refinamento conversacional, enquanto a xAI, com o Grok, parece investir em funcionalidades adicionais, como a criação de conteúdo visual.

Minha opinião

Não há um vencedor absoluto entre Grok e ChatGPT – a escolha depende do que você precisa. Se seu foco é geração de imagens ou rastreamento de fontes, o Grok pode ser a melhor opção. Se busca respostas rápidas e assertivas, o ChatGPT provavelmente atenderá melhor.

Ambas as IAs são ferramentas incríveis, e o mais fascinante é ver como elas continuam evoluindo, moldando o futuro da interação entre humanos e máquinas.

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Autor: Carlos A. Gebauer. Dieser Beitrag wurde mit dem Pareto-Client geschrieben. Sie finden alle Texte der Friedenstaube und weitere Texte zum Thema Frieden hier.**

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Am 18. März 1924 schenkte meine Großmutter ihren Töchtern einen kleinen Bruder. Weil sein Vater fürchtete, der Junge könnte unter seinen vier Schwestern verweichlichen, schickte er den Kleinen zu Wochenendfreizeiten einer örtlichen Pfadfindergruppe. Ein Weltkriegsveteran veranstaltete dort mit den Kindern Geländespiele quer durch die schlesischen Wälder. Man lernte, Essbares zu finden, Pilze zu bestimmen, sich im Freien zu orientieren und Feuer zu machen.

Bald wurde deutlich, dass der Heranwachsende auch nicht mehr in den Blockflötenkreis seiner Schwestern und ihrer Freundinnen passte. Das Umfeld befürwortete, sein besonderes musikalisches Talent auf das Klavierspiel und das Flügelhorn zu richten. Kontakte bei der anschließenden Kirchenmusik mündeten schließlich in den elterlichen Entschluss, den nun 14-jährigen in ein Musikschulinternat zu schicken.

Es begann der Zweite Weltkrieg

Ein Jahr später, das erste Heimweh hatte sich langsam beruhigt, änderten sich die Verhältnisse schlagartig. Es begann der Zweite Weltkrieg. Mitschüler unter den jungen Musikern erfuhren, dass ihre älteren Brüder nun Soldaten werden mussten. Noch hielt sich die Gemeinschaft der jetzt 15-jährigen im Internat aber an einer Hoffnung fest: Bis sie selbst in das wehrfähige Alter kommen würden, müsste der Krieg längst beendet sein. In dieser Stimmungslage setzten sie ihre Ausbildung fort.

Es kam anders. Für den 18-jährigen erfolgte die befürchtete Einberufung in Form des „Gestellungsbefehls“. Entsprechend seiner Fähigkeiten sah man ihn zunächst für ein Musikkorps vor und schickte ihn zu einer ersten Grundausbildung nach Südfrankreich. Bei Nizza fand er sich nun plötzlich zwischen Soldaten, die Handgranaten in das Mittelmeer warfen, um Fische zu fangen. Es war das erste Mal, dass er fürchtete, infolge Explosionslärms sein Gehör zu verlieren. In den kommenden Jahren sollte er oft die Ohren zu- und den Mund offenhalten müssen, um sich wenigstens die Möglichkeit der angezielten Berufsausübung zu erhalten – wenn es überhaupt je dazu kommen würde.

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Schon nach kurzer Zeit änderte sich die Befehlslage wieder. Der Musikstudent wurde nun zum Infanteristen und nach Russland an die Front verbracht. Vor ihm lagen jetzt drei Kriegsjahre: Gewalt, Dreck, Gewehrkugeln, Panzerschlachten, Granatsplitter, Luftangriffe, Entbehrungen, Hunger, Kälte, sieben Verwundungen, Blut und Schmerzen, Sterbende überall, Tote, Schreiende. Verzweiflung. Sorgen. Ängste. Todesangst. Zurückweichen? Verboten! Und die stets klare Ansage dazu: Wer nicht da vorne gegen den Feind um sein Leben kämpft, dem wird es ganz sicher da hinten von den eigenen Kameraden genommen.

Ein gewährter Fronturlaub 1944 versprach glückliche Momente. Zurück zu den Eltern, zurück zu den Schwestern, zurück nach Freiburg. Doch die Familie war nicht zu Hause, die Türen verschlossen. Eine Nachbarin öffnete ihr Fenster und rief dem Ratlosen zu: „Beeil‘ dich! Renn‘ zum Friedhof. Der Vater ist tot. Sie sind alle bei der Beerdigung!“ Wieder hieß es, qualvoll Abschied nehmen. Zurück an die Front.

Nach einem weiteren russischen Winter brach sich unübersehbar die Erkenntnis Bahn, dass der Krieg nun seinem Ende zugehe. Doch das Bemühen im Rückzug, sich mit einem versprengten Haufen irgendwie Richtung Heimat orientieren zu können, wurde doppelt jäh unterbrochen. Fanatische Vorgesetzte befahlen die längst Geschlagenen wieder gen Osten. Kurz darauf fielen sie heranrückenden russischen Truppen in die Hände. 

Kriegsgefangenschaft: Tabakration gegen Brot

Drei Jahre dem Tod entgangen, schwer verletzt und erschöpft war der 21-jährige also nun ein Kriegsgefangener. Jetzt lagen drei Jahre russischer Kriegsgefangenschaft vor ihm. Ständig war unklar, wie es weiterginge. Unmöglich jedenfalls, sich noch wie ein Pfadfinder aus den Wäldern zu ernähren. Es begannen die Jahre des Schlafens auf Brettern, die Zeit der ziellosen Zugtransporte an unbekannte Orte. Niemand sprach. Nur der Sonnenstand machte klar: Es ging nie Richtung Heimat, sondern immer weiter nach Osten. Weil der Blechbläser nicht rauchte, konnte er seine Tabakration gegen Brot tauschen. So überlebte er auch die Zeit des Hungers und der Morde in den Lagern, die Horrorbilder der nachts Erschlagenen und in die Latrinen geworfenen Toten, der sinnlosen Zwangsarbeiten und der allgegenwärtigen Wanzen. Wer versuchte zu fliehen, der wurde erschossen und sein Körper zur Abschreckung in den Fangdrähten belassen. Im Sommer stanken die dort verwesenden Leichen, wenn nicht Vögel sie rechtzeitig gefressen hatten.

Als der 24-jährige schließlich sechs Jahre nach seiner Einberufung aus russischer Kriegsgefangenschaft entlassen wurde, gab es kein Zurück mehr in seine schlesische Heimat. Abgemagert reiste er der vertriebenen Mutter nach, die mit seinen Schwestern und Millionen anderen Flüchtlingen im Westen Deutschlands verteilt worden war. Kraft Ordnungsverfügung wohnte sie jetzt im sauerländischen Bad Laasphe in einem schimmligen Garagenanbau. Als ihn ein Passant auf dieser Reise morgens allein, nur mit einem Becher an der Schnur um den Hals, auf Krücken durch Berlin ziehen sah, gab er ihm schweigend sein Butterbrot.

Der kleine, sanfte Junge aus dem schlesischen Freiburg hat danach noch 60 Jahre gelebt. Es dauerte zunächst sechs Jahre, bis er wieder kräftig genug war, ein Instrument zu spielen. 30-jährig saß er dann endlich in einem Orchester und begann ein normales Berufsleben. Aber sein Körper und seine Seele waren für immer aus jeder Normalität gerissen.

Irgendwo in Russland war ihm die linke Hüfte so versteift worden, dass sich seine Beine im Liegen an Wade und Schienbein überkreuzten. Er musste also stets den Oberkörper vorbeugen, um überhaupt laufen zu können. Über die Jahrzehnte verzog sich so sein gesamter Knochenbau. Jeder Tag brachte neue orthopädische Probleme und Schmerzen. Ärzte, Masseure, Physiotherapeuten, Schmerzmittel und Spezialausrüstungen aller Art prägten die Tagesabläufe. Asymmetrisch standen seine Schuhe nebeneinander, die ein Spezialschuster ihm mit erhöhter Sohle und Seitenstabilisierung am Knöchel fertigte. Sessel oder Sofas waren ihm nicht nutzbar, da er nur auf einem Spezialstuhl mit halb abgesenkter Sitzfläche Ruhe fand. Auf fremden Stühlen konnte er nur deren Vorderkante nutzen.

"In den Nächten schrie er im Schlaf"

Und auch wenn er sich ohne Krankheitstage bis zuletzt durch seinen Berufsalltag kämpfte, so gab es doch viele Tage voller entsetzlicher Schmerzen, wenn sich seine verdrehte Wirbelsäule zur Migräne in den Kopf bohrte. Bei alledem hörte man ihn allerdings niemals über sein Schicksal klagen. Er ertrug den ganzen Wahnsinn mit einer unbeschreiblichen Duldsamkeit. Nur in den Nächten schrie er bisweilen im Schlaf. In einem seiner Alpträume fürchtete er, Menschen getötet zu haben. Aber auch das erzählte er jahrzehntelang einzig seiner Frau.

Als sich einige Jahre vor seinem Tod der orthopädische Zustand weiter verschlechterte, konsultierte er einen Operateur, um Entlastungsmöglichkeiten zu erörtern. Der legte ihn auf eine Untersuchungsliege und empfahl, Verbesserungsversuche zu unterlassen, weil sie die Lage allenfalls verschlechtern konnten. In dem Moment, als er sich von der Liege erheben sollte, wurde deutlich, dass ihm dies nicht gelang. Die gereichte Hand, um ihn hochzuziehen, ignorierte er. Stattdessen rieb er seinen Rumpf ganz alleine eine quälend lange Minute über die Fläche, bis er endlich einen Winkel fand, um sich selbst in die Senkrechte zu bugsieren. Sich nicht auf andere verlassen, war sein Überlebenskonzept. Jahre später, als sich sein Zustand noch weiter verschlechtert hatte, lächelte er über seine Behinderung: „Ich hätte schon vor 60 Jahren tot auf einem Acker in Russland liegen können.“ Alles gehe irgendwann vorbei, tröstete er sich. Das war das andere Überlebenskonzept: liebevoll, friedfertig und sanft anderen gegenüber, unerbittlich mit sich selbst.

Sechs Monate vor seinem Tod saß er morgens regungslos auf seinem Spezialstuhl. Eine Altenpflegerin fand ihn und schlug Alarm. Mit allen Kunstgriffen der medizinischen Technik wurde er noch einmal in das Leben zurückkatapultiert. Aber seine Kräfte waren erschöpft. Es schob sich das Grauen der Vergangenheit zwischen ihn und die Welt. Bettlägerig kreiste er um sich selbst, erkannte niemanden und starrte mit weit offenen Augen an die Decke. „Die Russen schmeißen wieder Brandbomben!“, war einer seiner letzten Sätze.

Der kleine Junge aus Schlesien ist nicht zu weich geraten. Er hat sein Leid mit unbeugsamer Duldsamkeit ertragen. Er trug es wohl als Strafe für das Leid, das er anderen anzutun genötigt worden war. An seinem Geburtstag blühen immer die Magnolien. In diesem Jahr zum hundertsten Mal.

Dieser Text wurde am 23.3.2024 erstveröffentlicht auf „eigentümlich frei“.

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Carlos A. Gebauer studierte Philosophie, Neuere Geschichte, Sprach-, Rechts- und Musikwissenschaften in Düsseldorf, Bayreuth und Bonn. Sein juristisches Referendariat absolvierte er in Düsseldorf, u.a. mit Wahlstationen bei der Landesrundfunkanstalt NRW, bei der Spezialkammer für Kassenarztrecht des Sozialgerichtes Düsseldorf und bei dem Gnadenbeauftragten der Staatsanwaltschaft Düsseldorf.

Er war unter anderem als Rechtsanwalt und Notarvertreter bis er im November 2003 vom nordrhein-westfälischen Justizministerium zum Richter am Anwaltsgericht für den Bezirk der Rechtsanwaltskammer Düsseldorf ernannt wurde. Seit April 2012 arbeitet er in der Düsseldorfer Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Lindenau, Prior & Partner. Im Juni 2015 wählte ihn die Friedrich-August-von-Hayek-Gesellschaft zu ihrem Stellvertretenden Vorsitzenden. Seit Dezember 2015 ist er Richter im Zweiten Senat des Anwaltsgerichtshofes NRW.

1995 hatte er parallel zu seiner anwaltlichen Tätigkeit mit dem Verfassen gesellschaftspolitischer und juristischer Texte begonnen. Diese erschienen seither unter anderem in der Neuen Juristischen Wochenschrift (NJW), der Zeitschrift für Rechtspolitik (ZRP) in der Frankfurter Allgemeinen Zeitung, der Freien Presse Chemnitz, dem „Schweizer Monat“ oder dem Magazin für politische Kultur CICERO. Seit dem Jahr 2005 ist Gebauer ständiger Kolumnist und Autor des Magazins „eigentümlich frei“.

Gebauer glaubt als puristischer Liberaler unverbrüchlich an die sittliche Verpflichtung eines jeden einzelnen, sein Leben für sich selbst und für seine Mitmenschen verantwortlich zu gestalten; jede Fremdbestimmung durch Gesetze, staatliche Verwaltung, politischen Einfluss oder sonstige Gewalteinwirkung hat sich demnach auf ein ethisch vertretbares Minimum zu beschränken. Die Vorstellung eines europäischen Bundesstaates mit zentral detailsteuernder, supranationaler Staatsgewalt hält er für absurd und verfassungswidrig. 

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|| |:-:| |WAJDA, Andrzej; Cenizas y diamantes, 1958|

Presentamos una nueva reseña cinematográfica, y en esta ocasión hemos elegido «Cenizas y diamantes», una película polaca del célebre y prolífico director Andrzej Wajda (1926-2016), estrenada en el año 1958. Se trata de uno de los grandes clásicos del cine polaco. El filme refleja una etapa dramática desde la perspectiva histórica para la nación polaca, como es el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, a raíz de la capitulación alemana del 8 de mayo de 1945. El contexto en el que se desarrolla se ambienta en la celebración del final de la guerra con el aplastante triunfo de la URSS, con las tropas soviéticas ocupando toda la Europa oriental, y en particular Polonia, que vive un momento de oscuridad e incertidumbre. El protagonista, Maciek Chełmicki (interpretado magistralmente por Zbigniew Cybulski (1927-1967), apodado el «James Dean polaco»), es un joven nacionalista polaco, de orientación anticomunista, que se ve implicado en un complot urdido para asesinar a un líder comunista local. Maciek opera desde la clandestinidad, bajo el grupo Armia Krajowa (AK), el Ejército Nacional polaco, una organización de resistencia, primero contra los alemanes y, posteriormente, contra los soviéticos. Durante el metraje, se plantea una dicotomía permanente entre la libertad entendida como la defensa de la soberanía de Polonia, desde posturas nacionalistas, y quienes consideran la ocupación soviética como algo positivo. Estas circunstancias atrapan al protagonista, que se ve envuelto en una espiral de violencia y traición.

Maciek Chełmicki, nuestro protagonista, cuenta con todas las características del héroe trágico, pues tiene en sus manos una serie de acciones que comprometen el futuro de un pueblo, que consiste en cumplir la misión que le ha sido encomendada, pero en su camino se cruza una joven, Krystyna, una joven camarera de un hotel de la que se enamora en ese mismo día. Este último hecho sirve de punto de partida para todas las dudas, dilemas y dicotomías a las que hacemos referencia. Hay un dilema moral evidente en un mundo en ruinas, devastado por la guerra, la muerte y el nihilismo. En este sentido Wajda nos muestra un lenguaje cinematográfico muy evidente, a través de una técnica expresionista muy depurada, con el uso del blanco y negro, los contrastes generados por las sombras y la atmósfera opresiva que transmite angustia, desesperación y vulnerabilidad de los protagonistas. Además también destilan una fuerte carga emocional, donde no están exentos elementos poéticos y un poderoso lirismo.

|| |:-:| |Maciek Chełmicki, el protagonista.|

Hay elementos simbólicos que no podemos obviar, y que contribuyen a consolidar el análisis que venimos haciendo, como, por ejemplo, la estética del protagonista, con unas gafas oscuras, que actúan como una suerte de barrera frente al mundo que le rodea, como parte del anonimato tras el cual el joven Maciek vive de forma introspectiva su propio drama particular y el de toda una nación.

|| |:-:| |NITOGLIA, Curzio; En el mar de la nada: Metafísica y nihilismo a prueba en la posmodernidad; Hipérbola Janus, 2023|

Hay una escena especialmente poderosa, y casi mítica, en la que los dos jóvenes protagonistas, Maciek y Krystina, se encuentran entre las ruinas de una Iglesia, en la que se destaca en primer plano, ocupando buena parte de la pantalla, la imagen de un Cristo invertido sobre un crucifijo, donde también se encuentran dos cuerpos colgados hacia abajo en una estampa que refleja la devastación moral y espiritual de toda una época. De hecho, la imagen del crucifijo invertido refleja el máximo punto de subversión y profanación de lo sagrado, y que en el caso concreto de la película viene a representar la destrucción del orden moral y de valores cristianos que la propia guerra ha provocado. Polonia es una nación profundamente católica, convertida al Cristianismo en el 966 a raíz de la conversión del príncipe Miecislao I, contribuyendo de manera decisiva a la formación de la identidad nacional polaca. El catolicismo siempre ha sido un medio de cohesión y defensa frente a las influencias extranjeras y la ocupación de terceros países, una constante en la historia del país, como el que ilustra la propia película con la URSS. En este sentido, la imagen de una Iglesia en ruinas, el lugar donde se encuentra representado el principio de lo sagrado e inviolable, supone una forma de perversión de todo principio de redención y salvación frente a la tragedia, y al mismo tiempo viene a significar que la Tradición ha sido abandonada y pervertida. En la misma línea, el protagonista, Maciek, se encuentra atrapado en una espiral de violencia a través de sus actos terroristas perpetrados contra la autoridad soviética que ocupa su país. Los dos cuerpos anónimos que cuelgan boca abajo, de forma grotesca, también participan de este caos y desequilibrio de un orden dislocado, son parte de la deshumanización y el nihilismo que todo lo impregna.

|| |:-:| |Maciek y Krystina en una iglesia en ruinas|

Como ya hemos mencionado, la película se encuentra plagada de paradojas y dicotomías, en las que nuestro protagonista, el joven rebelde e inconformista, debe elegir permanentemente, en unas decisiones que resultan trascendentales para su futuro y el de la propia nación. La figura femenina que irrumpe en su vida, y que representa un principio disruptivo que provoca una fractura interior y una crisis, le suscita una toma de conciencia de su propia situación y le fuerza a tomar un camino entre la «felicidad», del «amor», la «esperanza» y la «vida», que le permita superar la deriva nihilista y autodestructiva de la lucha clandestina, la cual le aboca a un destino trágico (que no vamos a desentrañar para no hacer spoiler). En relación al propio título de la película, «Cenizas y diamantes», basada en el poema del poeta y dramaturgo polaco Cyprian Norwid (1821-1883) y en la novela del autor, también polaco, Jerzy Andrzejewski (1909-1983), nos destaca la dualidad de los dos elementos que lo componen, y que definen el contraste entre el mundo sombrío y oscuro (Cenizas) y la esperanza y la luz que representa susodicha figura femenina (diamantes). La segunda alternativa parece un imposible, una quimera irrealizable que se pliega ante un Destino implacable, irreversible y cruel.

En consecuencia, y a la luz de los elementos expuestos, podemos decir que se nos presentan dilemas propios de la filosofía existencialista, que conoce su punto álgido en esos años, con autores como Jean Paul Sartre (1905-1980), Albert Camus (1913-1960), Karl Jaspers (1883-1969) o Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) entre otros. Respecto a éste último, a Heidegger, podemos encontrar algunas claves interesantes a través de su filosofía en relación al protagonista, a Maciek, especialmente a través de la idea del Dasein, a la idea de haber sido arrojado al mundo (Geworfenheit), y la manera tan extrema y visceral en la que vive susodicha condición. Todos aquellos elementos que dan sentido a la vida colectiva se encuentran decaídos o destruidos en su esencia más íntima, la Patria, la religión o la propia idea de Comunidad orgánica. De modo que el protagonista se ha visto «arrojado» frente a una situación o destino indeseado, en unas coyunturas totalmente desfavorables en las que no queda otra elección. Sus decisiones están permanentemente condicionadas por la circunstancia descrita y, por tanto, vive en un mundo donde no controla nada, en lugar de ser sujeto es un mero objeto transportado por esas circunstancias ajenas a su voluntad. Sin embargo, y en coherencia con el Dasein heideggeriano, vemos como Maciek, a raíz de conocer a Krystyna, comienza a experimentar una catarsis interior, que muestra por momentos el deseo de superar ese «ser arrojado al mundo contra tu voluntad», trascendiendo esa condición absurda e irracional de unas decisiones enajenadas de su voluntad para dotar de una significación y un sentido la propia existencia.

|| |:-:| |Andrzej Wajda, el director de la película.|

Otro elemento característico de la filosofía heideggeriana lo podemos encontrar en la «angustia» (angst) a través de la ausencia de un sentido y fundamento último que justifique la existencia del protagonista. Es una angustia en a que el Dasein se enfrenta a la «nada», a ese vacío existencial que hace inútil toda la lucha que Maciek lleva a cabo en la clandestinidad, con asesinatos y actos de terrorismo que pretenden salvaguardar algo que ya no existe, y que simboliza muy bien la Iglesia en ruinas con sus símbolos religiosos invertidos de la que hablábamos con anterioridad. Recuerda un poco a esa dicotomía que se plantea entre ser conservador o reaccionario frente a una realidad como la del propio presente, en la que los valores tradicionales han sido totalmente destruidos, y más que conservar se impone la reacción para volver a construir de la nada.

|| |:-:| |Hipérbola Janus; Textos para la Tradición en tiempos del oscurecimiento: Artículos publicados entre 2014 y 2019 en hiperbolajanus.com; Hipérbola Janus, 2019|

Todas las dudas que asaltan al protagonista se ven incrementadas en el momento decisivo, cuando se dispone a dar muerte al líder comunista. Se produce una tensión interna en Maciek, que se encuentra ligado a la joven que ha conocido ese día, y en ella es donde encuentra ese leve destello de humanidad. Esa circunstancia le hace replantearse por un instante el cumplimiento de su misión, pero es un dilema que no tiene salida, y por ello le asalta nuevamente la angustia frente a esa «nada», ese mundo vacío e incomprensible que trasciende el marco de sus propias elecciones.

Uno de los conceptos centrales de Heidegger en Ser y tiempo es el Sein-zum-Tode (ser-para-la-muerte), la idea de que la muerte es la posibilidad más propia y definitiva del Dasein, y que enfrentarla auténticamente permite vivir de manera más plena. Y es que el protagonista se encuentra permanentemente sobre esa frontera entre la vida y la muerte, que afronta con todas sus consecuencias, conscientemente, y la acepta. Esta actitud podría leerse como una forma de Dasein inauténtico, una huida del ser-para-la-muerte mediante la distracción (das Man, el «se» impersonal). Sin embargo, su decisión de cumplir la misión sugiere un enfrentamiento final con esa posibilidad. Otro aspecto que podemos conectar con el pensamiento heideggeriano es la autenticidad o inautenticidad de la vida del protagonista. En relación a la inautenticidad vemos como al principio sigue las órdenes de sus superiores en la organización sin cuestionarlas, lo cual implica un comportamiento inequívocamente alienante. Respecto a aquello que resulta auténtico de su existencia son sus relaciones con Krystyna, que supone imponer su propia voluntad y decisión, mostrando un Dasein que asume su libertad.

|| |:-:| |Escena de la película.|

Otros aspectos más generales de la filosofía existencialista redundan sobre estos mismos aspectos, con la elección entre la libertad absoluta y la condena inevitable. La idea del hombre condenado a actuar, a una elección continua, aún cuando el hombre no es dueño de su destino, o las consecuencias de tales acciones son absurdas, irracionales e incomprensibles. El propio absurdo de la existencia frente al vacío y la ausencia de principios sólidos en los que cimentar la vida, no solo en sus aspectos cotidianos más básicos, sino en aquellos más profundos de la existencia. La soledad y la propia fatalidad frente a un Destino que, como ya hemos apuntado anteriormente, parece imponerse de manera irrevocable, y podríamos decir que brutalmente, al individuo aislado, incapaz de asirse en una guía, en unos valores que le permitan remontar la situación.

En términos generales «Cenizas y diamantes», además de ser una película de gran calidad en sus aspectos técnicos, en su fotografía, en la configuración de sus escenas y en el propio desarrollo argumental, bajo un guión espléndidamente ejecutado a lo largo de sus 98 minutos de duración, también nos invita a una reflexión profunda sobre la condición humana y la propia Modernidad. Y es algo que vemos en nuestros días, con las consecuencias de un pensamiento débil, con la promoción del individualismo, el hedonismo y lo efímero. La ausencia de estructuras sólidas, la subversión de toda forma de autoridad y jerarquía tradicionales. Paradójicamente, el mundo actual tiende a formas de poder y autoridad mucho más invasivas y coercitivas, tanto a nivel individual como colectivo, pero en la misma línea abstracta e impersonal que nos describe la película, abocándonos a la alienación y la inautenticidad de nuestras propias vidas. Y como Maciek, también nosotros, vivimos en un mundo dominado por la incertidumbre y la desesperanza, en el que el globalismo y sus perversas ideologías deshumanizantes actúan por doquier.

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Artículo original: Hipérbola Janus, Reseña de «Cenizas y Diamantes» (Andrzej Wajda, 1958) (TOR), 31/Mar/2025