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I finally put our picks in a spreadsheet, so let's take a look at where we all stand as the playoffs proper kick off.

| Stacker | Points | |---------|--------| | @Coinsreporter | 19 | | @Carresan | 18 | | @gnilma | 18 | | @grayruby | 17 | | @Undisciplined | 17 | | @fishious | 11 | | @BlokchainB | 11 | | @Car | 1 |

It's a tight race and there's still plenty of time to make up ground.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/948104

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Stephan Schraders faszinierender Blick auf Bachs Cellosuiten:

https://soundcloud.com/radiomuenchen/eine-stunde-klassik-stephan-schraders-faszinierender-blick-auf-bachs-cellosuiten?

Der Münchner Pianist und "Musikdurchdringer" Jürgen Plich stellt jeden Dienstag um 20 Uhr große klassische Musik vor. Er teilt seine Hör- und Spielerfahrung und seine persönliche Sicht auf die Meisterwerke. Er spielt selbst besondere, unbekannte Aufnahmen, erklärt, warum die Musik so und nicht anders klingt und hat eine Menge aus dem Leben der Komponisten zu erzählen.

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Im Februar 2022 schlug die Betriebskrankenkasse ProVita Alarm: Die Covid-19-Vakzine, die Gesundheitsminister Karl Lauterbach 2021 als „mehr oder weniger nebenwirkungsfrei“ anpries, seien von offizieller Seite massiv unterschätzt worden. Hochgerechnet auf ganz Deutschland bedeute dies, „dass circa 4-5 Prozent der geimpften Menschen wegen Impfnebenwirkungen in ärztlicher Behandlung waren“, sagte der damalige ProVita-Vorstand Andreas Schöfbeck. Die „nebenwirkungsfreien Impfungen“ erwiesen sich ebenso als Teil einer staatlichen Propaganda wie die angebliche „Pandemie der Ungeimpften“.

https://soundcloud.com/radiomuenchen/bundesregierung-bezahlt-pharma-anwalte-von-multipolar?

Um das Zulassungsverfahren der Covid-Vakzine abzukürzen, übernahm die Bundesregierung die Haftung für die beteiligten Pharmakonzerne und damit auch deren Anwaltskosten, sollten betroffene Bürger wegen Schäden durch Impfnebenwirkungen klagen. Wie das Magazin Multipolar berichtet, kostete diese Haftungsfreistellung der Konzerne die Steuerzahler in über 1.000 Verfahren wegen Impfschäden bislang einen zweistelligen Millionenbetrag. Laut Rechtsanwalt Tobias Ulbrich übersteige diese Summe allerdings die gesetzlich geregelten Anwaltskosten bei weitem.\ Hören Sie den Beitrag: „Bundesregierung bezahlt Pharma-Anwälte“, der zunächst bei Multipolar erschienen war: multipolar-magazin.de/meldungen/0227?s=09

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Jeder kann heute eine beliebige Identität annehmen, egal welches Geschlecht oder welche Tiergattung. Eine Identität soll zukünftig allerdings nicht mehr zur Disposition stehen: die digitale.

https://soundcloud.com/radiomuenchen/in-die-digitalisierung-gezwungen-von-norbert-haring?

So droht der Koalitionsvertrag unmissverständlich: „Jeder Bürger und jede Bürgerin erhält verpflichtend ein Bürgerkonto und eine digitale Identität.“ Diese Zwangsbeglückung mag auf den ersten Blick harmlos erscheinen. Mit Blick über den großen Teich aber, bekommen wir einen Vorgeschmack auf das potenzielle Ungemach einer solchen e-ID.

Norbert Häring zeichnet das Szenario, das uns in Deutschland mit der obligatorischen e-ID ins Haus steht.

Hören Sie seinen Text „In die Digitalität gezwungen“, nachzulesen auf seinem Blog:

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Tóm tắt Hackathon

uOttaHack 7 – hackathon chính thức của Đại học Ottawa – thu hút 286 người tham gia và 138 dự án. Diễn ra từ ngày 17–19/1/2025, sự kiện tập trung vào tiêu chí đổi mới, độ phức tạp kỹ thuật, tính thực tiễn và khả năng trình bày, đảm bảo các giải pháp sáng tạo cho vấn đề thực tế.

Hackathon thúc đẩy hợp tác đa ngành, chào đón sinh viên mọi trình độ tham gia phát triển phần mềm và công nghệ tác động. Sự kiện nhấn mạnh học hỏi và kết nối, tạo cơ hội cho developer mới và có kinh nghiệm cùng phát triển kỹ năng. uOttaHack 7 phản ánh sứ mệnh của Đại học Ottawa trong thúc đẩy đổi mới, đồng thời ghi nhận dự án sáng tạo thể hiện kỹ năng kỹ thuật và tiềm năng ứng dụng thực tế.

Các dự án đoạt giải

uOttaHack 7 trao giải cho 23 hạng mục với 853 người tham gia. Dưới đây là những dự án tiêu biểu:

uOttaHack General Challenge Prize Winners

• KellerApp: Cầu nối giao tiếp giữa người nghe và khiếm thính qua công cụ dịch tiếng Anh sang ngôn ngữ ký hiệu (BSL).
• MemoryMate: Kính thông minh tích hợp AI hỗ trợ bệnh nhân sa sút trí nhớ gợi lại tương tác qua ứng dụng.
• Sweatris: Game Tetris tương tác điều khiển bằng chuyển động cơ thể, kết hợp thể dục và giải trí.

Solace Prize Winner

• uOttaType: Nâng cao cộng tác tài liệu với AI, bao gồm chuyển giọng nói thành văn bản và chat thời gian thực, sử dụng Solace Event Brokers.

QNX Prize Winner

• QNX - Traffic Lights: Hệ thống đèn giao thông thời gian thực triển khai trên Raspberry Pi 4 với QNX 8.0, tích hợp tính năng cho người đi bộ.

Survey Monkey Prize Winners

• Opinionated Orangutans: Tạo khảo sát cá nhân hóa bằng OpenAI APIs, phân tích thói quen duyệt web.
• Survey Monkey Chatbot: Thu thập dữ liệu khảo sát qua chatbot dùng GROQ AI và phân tích cảm xúc.
• Cartbuddy: Ứng dụng retail feedback tích hợp AI, sử dụng SurveyMonkey APIs.

NAV CANADA Prize Winner

• Sweatris

DeepCode Prize Winner

• SecureVision: Hệ thống phân tích mối đe dọa bảo mật, nâng cấp dữ liệu thô thành insight nâng cao.

Starknet Prize Winners

• Dice-Roll OnChain: Game C++ trên blockchain Starknet với xác thực minh bạch.
• Playtopia: Build Your Game, Earn Real $$$: Nền tảng kiếm tiền qua game kỹ năng.
• Focusify | Distributed Mental Health Focus App: Ứng dụng tập trung học tập bằng cơ chế game hóa và công nghệ phi tập trung.

Gadget Prize Winners

• cuNext: Thiết kế lại giao diện Carleton Central để cải thiện trải nghiệm người dùng.
• Skej: Tạo lịch học bằng AI, tích hợp đánh giá giáo sư và điều khiển bằng giọng nói.

Groq Prize Winner

• SilentGuard: Ứng dụng cứu hộ khẩn cấp qua cuộc gọi giả và cụm từ kích hoạt, sử dụng AI.

MLH Prize Winners

• SecureVision, AgentSingularity (triển khai AI agent tùy chỉnh), KellerApp, Talent Forge (trao đổi kỹ năng phi tiền tệ), SilentGuard, Act2Learn (học tập qua kịch bản role-play).

Tail'ed Prize Winner

• HealthSync-360: Ứng dụng theo dõi sức khỏe tích hợp Groq AI, kế hoạch mở rộng với nền tảng thể thao lớn.

Chi tiết dự án tại uOttaHack 7 Projects.

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uOttaHack

uOttaHack là đơn vị tổ chức hackathon và cộng đồng tập trung thúc đẩy đổi mới công nghệ, phát triển kỹ năng trong lĩnh vực blockchain và công nghệ. Với chuyên môn tổ chức sự kiện khuyến khích giải quyết vấn đề sáng tạo, uOttaHack xây dựng danh tiếng trong việc nuôi dưỡng tài năng kỹ thuật và tạo cơ hội kết nối. Định hướng hiện tại của tổ chức bao gồm thúc đẩy tiến bộ công nghệ và hỗ trợ dự án có tiềm năng tác động đến hệ sinh thái tech.

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»Die meisten domestizierten Primaten auf Terra hatten keine Ahnung davon, dass sie Primaten waren. Sie hielten sich für etwas anderes und ›Besseres‹ als den Rest des Planeten. Selbst Benny Benedict ging in seiner Kolumne ›Noch einen Monat‹ davon aus. Benny hatte zwar Darwin gelesen, aber das war im College gewesen und schon eine Weile her. Er hatte dort auch von Wissenschaften wie Ethologie und Ökologie gehört, aber die Fakten der Evolution waren ihm nie richtig klar geworden. Er hielt sich keineswegs für einen Primaten und hatte auch noch nie bemerkt, dass seine Freunde und Bekannten welche waren. Vor allem erkannte er nicht, dass die Alphamännchen ... typische Anführer von Primatenbanden waren. Als Folge dieser Unfähigkeit, das Offensichtliche zu erkennen, war Benny ständig über sein eigenes Verhalten und das seiner Freunde, Bekannten und besonders der Alphamännchen bekümmert, manchmal sogar richtiggehend entsetzt. Weil er nicht wusste, dass dies ein ganz normales Primatenverhalten ist, erschien es ihm einfach s c h r e c k l i c h.« 

Robert A. Wilson, Schrödingers Katze

Das Durchschnittsbewusstsein der domestizierten Primaten auf der Erde zeichnet sich unter anderem dadurch aus, dass es sich eine weder lebende noch tote Katze, mit der Erwin Schrödinger einst die Konsequenzen der Quantenphysik erklärte, nicht vorstellen kann. Koexistierende Zwischenzustände zwischen Dasein und Nicht-Dasein – sei es von Katzenkörpern oder von Atomteilchen – sind für den gemeinen Primatenverstand ein Unding, und so kommt es, dass auch 80 Jahre nach ihrer Entdeckung die Quantenrealität kaum wahrgenommen wird. Das kann nicht überraschen. Nicht einmal die fast 500 Jahre alte Entdeckung des Kopernikus ist in die semantischen Schaltkreise der Primatenhirne eingegangen: Bis heute reden sie davon, dass die Sonne »auf«- oder »unter«-geht. Wie tief diese Prägung ist, kann jede/r beim nächsten prächtigen Sonnenuntergang überprüfen: Es dauert einige Minuten, bis man sich klar gemacht hat und »spürt«, dass nicht die Sonne, sondern die Erde sich dreht. 

Wann kommt unsere kopernikanische Wende?

Woran liegt es, dass unserem Bewusstsein auch nach einem halben Jahrtausend die kopernikanische Wende nicht implantiert ist? Robert Anton Wilson zufolge sind es die zwei ältesten und am tiefsten geprägten Schaltkreise des Primatenhirns – sie sichern Bio-Überleben und emotional-territorialen Ansprüche –, die den von Symbolen (Sprache) geprägten dritten Schaltkreis okkupieren. Dank dieses egozentrischen »Reptilienhirns«, wie Carl Sagan es nannte, empfinden domestizierte Primaten emotionalen oder territorialen Statusverlust als Bedrohung. 

Jedes Alphamännchen kann den ganzen Primatenstamm hinter sich bringen, wenn es ihn überzeugt, dass es ein anderes Alphamännchen auf ihr Territorium abgesehen hat. Ist es gelungen, diesen »patriotischen« Schaltkreis anzuklicken und auch noch genügend Bio-Überlebensangst zu produzieren, handelt der Stamm nach Gedankensystemen, die einer rationalen Analyse keine fünf Minuten standhalten. Zwar werden die Anthropologen nicht müde, die vor etwa 11.000 Jahren entstandenen ersten Siedlungen der domestizierten Primaten als zivilisatorische Großleistung zu rühmen, schließlich hatten die einzelnen Alphamännchen noch kurz zuvor ihr Territorium mit Exkrementen abgesteckt und Eindringlinge mit diesen Grenzmarkierungen beworfen.

Doch wie wenig sich im Kern geändert hat, lässt sich an bestimmten Redewendungen ablesen. So ziehen bis heute die domestizierten Primaten in den Krieg, um ihren Gegnern «die Scheiße aus dem Leib zu prügeln«. Ist die Operation erfolgreich (oder zeigt der Gegner »Schiss« und unterwirft sich freiwillig), wird das Territorium neu abgesteckt. 

Auch wenn der Prozess der Zivilisation Technologien hervorbrachte, die die Kacke von einst durch Megatonnen-Bomben ersetzten, die grundlegende Struktur ist dieselbe geblieben. »Für Saddam, in Liebe« signierte der damalige Verteidigungsminister Dick Cheney (im ersten Golfkrieg) eine über dem Irak abgeworfene Bombe. Er konnte nicht einfach »du dreckiger Scheißer« drauf schreiben, ohne seinen Job zu gefährden, sondern musste sich damit begnügen, seinem Bömbchen (frz. pétard, engl. fart, dtsch. »Furz«) eine ironische Duftmarke anzuheften: »in Liebe«. Diese Kulturleistung immerhin haben 50.000 Jahre Primatenevolution erbracht. Wäre da nicht die gesteigerte Tötungseffizienz der Mittel, man könnte fast von »Fortschritt« sprechen. 

Wo geht es zu den höheren Schaltkreisen?

Mit der steigenden Zahl und Heterogenität der Bewohner gerät der Landgewinn starker Primatenbanden irgendwann an den kritischen Punkt, an dem Hierarchie und Hackordnung zu zerfasern drohen, Stabilität im Inneren lässt sich nur aufrecht erhalten über einen äußeren Feind, gegen den sich alle zusammenschließen müssen, weil er angeblich allen ans Eingemachte will. An dieser Stelle im Häufchen-Spiel humanoider Organisationsentwicklung nun schlägt die Stunde der »Nation«, des Primaten als Patrioten, der gegen eine angebliche Übermacht (die als »Barbaren«, »Hunnen«, »Achse des Bösen« etc. dämonisiert wird) seine Sicherheitszone auf das gesamte Territorium ausdehnt. \ Nicht das Bedürfnis nach Handel, Wandel und Kommunikation liegt dem Entstehen von Nationen zugrunde, sondern Paranoia. Wenn sie nur ausreichend Angst schüren, gelingt es den Primatenführern im Handumdrehen, im gesamten Stamm die Bereitschaft zu mobilisieren, für abstrakte Symbole (sprachliche Begriffe wie »Nation«, »Vaterland«, »Heimat« oder farbliche Zeichen wie Fahnen, Wimpel, Uniformen) in den Krieg zu ziehen. 

Wie wenig 250 Jahre Aufklärung, Rationalismus, Moderne an der archaischen Dumpfheit dieses »Patridiotismus« bis dato ändern konnten, zeigen die jüngsten Kriege der Großmächte USA und Russland ebenso wie all die kleineren Gemetzel, die sich aufgehetzte Primatenhorden überall auf der Welt liefern. Dass die höheren Schaltkreise des Primatenhirns in ihrer kurzen Geschichte wunderbare Erfindungen hervorgebracht haben und zu großartigen Leistungen fähig sind, kann niemand bestreiten; solange aber die Saurierabteilung ihres Gehirns jederzeit den ganzen Laden übernehmen kann, solange muss sich „Homo stultus“ auf diesem Planeten der Affen wohl weiter gegenseitig die Scheiße aus dem Leib prügeln ... 

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Mathias Bröckers, Jahrgang 1954, ist Autor und freier Journalist. Er gehörte zur Gründergeneration der taz, war dort bis 1991 Kultur- und Wissenschaftsredakteur und veröffentlichte seit 1980 rund 600 Beiträge für verschiedene Tageszeitungen, Wochen- und Monatszeitschriften, vor allem in den Bereichen Kultur, Wissenschaft und Politik. Neben seiner weiteren Tätigkeit als Rundfunkautor veröffentlichte Mathias Bröckers zahlreiche Bücher. Besonders bekannt wurden seine internationalen Bestseller „Die Wiederentdeckung der Nutzpflanze Hanf“ (1993), „Verschwörungen, Verschwörungstheorien und die Geheimnisse des 11.9.“ (2002) und „Wir sind immer die Guten – Ansichten eines Putinverstehers“ (2016, mit Paul Schreyer) sowie "Mythos 9/11 - Die Bilanz eines Jahrhundertverbrechens" (2021). Mathias Bröckers lebt in Berlin und Zürich und bloggt auf broeckers.com.

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

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Prelude

I wrote this post differently than any of my others. It started with a discussion with AI on an OPSec-inspired review of separation of powers, and evolved into quite an exciting debate! I asked Grok to write up a summary in my overall writing style, which it got pretty well. I've decided to post it exactly as-is. Ultimately, I think there are two solid ideas driving my stance here:

1. Perfect is the enemy of the good
2. Failure is the crucible of success

Beyond that, just some hard-core belief in freedom, separation of powers, and operating from self-interest.

Intro

Alright, buckle up. I’ve been chewing on this idea for a while, and it’s time to spit it out. Let’s look at the U.S. government like I’d look at a codebase under a cybersecurity audit—OPSEC style, no fluff. Forget the endless debates about what politicians should do. That’s noise. I want to talk about what they can do, the raw powers baked into the system, and why we should stop pretending those powers are sacred. If there’s a hole, either patch it or exploit it. No half-measures. And yeah, I’m okay if the whole thing crashes a bit—failure’s a feature, not a bug.

The Filibuster: A Security Rule with No Teeth

You ever see a firewall rule that’s more theater than protection? That’s the Senate filibuster. Everyone acts like it’s this untouchable guardian of democracy, but here’s the deal: a simple majority can torch it any day. It’s not a law; it’s a Senate preference, like choosing tabs over spaces. When people call killing it the “nuclear option,” I roll my eyes. Nuclear? It’s a button labeled “press me.” If a party wants it gone, they’ll do it. So why the dance?

I say stop playing games. Get rid of the filibuster. If you’re one of those folks who thinks it’s the only thing saving us from tyranny, fine—push for a constitutional amendment to lock it in. That’s a real patch, not a Post-it note. Until then, it’s just a vulnerability begging to be exploited. Every time a party threatens to nuke it, they’re admitting it’s not essential. So let’s stop pretending and move on.

Supreme Court Packing: Because Nine’s Just a Number

Here’s another fun one: the Supreme Court. Nine justices, right? Sounds official. Except it’s not. The Constitution doesn’t say nine—it’s silent on the number. Congress could pass a law tomorrow to make it 15, 20, or 42 (hitchhiker’s reference, anyone?). Packing the court is always on the table, and both sides know it. It’s like a root exploit just sitting there, waiting for someone to log in.

So why not call the bluff? If you’re in power—say, Trump’s back in the game—say, “I’m packing the court unless we amend the Constitution to fix it at nine.” Force the issue. No more shadowboxing. And honestly? The court’s got way too much power anyway. It’s not supposed to be a super-legislature, but here we are, with justices’ ideologies driving the bus. That’s a bug, not a feature. If the court weren’t such a kingmaker, packing it wouldn’t even matter. Maybe we should be talking about clipping its wings instead of just its size.

The Executive Should Go Full Klingon

Let’s talk presidents. I’m not saying they should wear Klingon armor and start shouting “Qapla’!”—though, let’s be real, that’d be awesome. I’m saying the executive should use every scrap of power the Constitution hands them. Enforce the laws you agree with, sideline the ones you don’t. If Congress doesn’t like it, they’ve got tools: pass new laws, override vetoes, or—here’s the big one—cut the budget. That’s not chaos; that’s the system working as designed.

Right now, the real problem isn’t the president overreaching; it’s the bureaucracy. It’s like a daemon running in the background, eating CPU and ignoring the user. The president’s supposed to be the one steering, but the administrative state’s got its own agenda. Let the executive flex, push the limits, and force Congress to check it. Norms? Pfft. The Constitution’s the spec sheet—stick to it.

Let the System Crash

Here’s where I get a little spicy: I’m totally fine if the government grinds to a halt. Deadlock isn’t a disaster; it’s a feature. If the branches can’t agree, let the president veto, let Congress starve the budget, let enforcement stall. Don’t tell me about “essential services.” Nothing’s so critical it can’t take a breather. Shutdowns force everyone to the table—debate, compromise, or expose who’s dropping the ball. If the public loses trust? Good. They’ll vote out the clowns or live with the circus they elected.

Think of it like a server crash. Sometimes you need a hard reboot to clear the cruft. If voters keep picking the same bad admins, well, the country gets what it deserves. Failure’s the best teacher—way better than limping along on autopilot.

States Are the Real MVPs

If the feds fumble, states step up. Right now, states act like junior devs waiting for the lead engineer to sign off. Why? Federal money. It’s a leash, and it’s tight. Cut that cash, and states will remember they’re autonomous. Some will shine, others will tank—looking at you, California. And I’m okay with that. Let people flee to better-run states. No bailouts, no excuses. States are like competing startups: the good ones thrive, the bad ones pivot or die.

Could it get uneven? Sure. Some states might turn into sci-fi utopias while others look like a post-apocalyptic vidya game. That’s the point—competition sorts it out. Citizens can move, markets adjust, and failure’s a signal to fix your act.

Chaos Isn’t the Enemy

Yeah, this sounds messy. States ignoring federal law, external threats poking at our seams, maybe even a constitutional crisis. I’m not scared. The Supreme Court’s there to referee interstate fights, and Congress sets the rules for state-to-state play. But if it all falls apart? Still cool. States can sort it without a babysitter—it’ll be ugly, but freedom’s worth it. External enemies? They’ll either unify us or break us. If we can’t rally, we don’t deserve the win.

Centralizing power to avoid this is like rewriting your app in a single thread to prevent race conditions—sure, it’s simpler, but you’re begging for a deadlock. Decentralized chaos lets states experiment, lets people escape, lets markets breathe. States competing to cut regulations to attract businesses? That’s a race to the bottom for red tape, but a race to the top for innovation—workers might gripe, but they’ll push back, and the tension’s healthy. Bring it—let the cage match play out. The Constitution’s checks are enough if we stop coddling the system.

Why This Matters

I’m not pitching a utopia. I’m pitching a stress test. The U.S. isn’t a fragile porcelain doll; it’s a rugged piece of hardware built to take some hits. Let it fail a little—filibuster, court, feds, whatever. Patch the holes with amendments if you want, or lean into the grind. Either way, stop fearing the crash. It’s how we debug the republic.

So, what’s your take? Ready to let the system rumble, or got a better way to secure the code? Hit me up—I’m all ears.

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Völkerstrafgesetzbuch (VStGB)\ § 13 Verbrechen der Aggression ==============================

(1) Wer einen Angriffskrieg führt oder eine sonstige Angriffshandlung begeht, die ihrer Art, ihrer Schwere und ihrem Umfang nach eine offenkundige Verletzung der Charta der Vereinten Nationen darstellt, wird mit lebenslanger Freiheitsstrafe bestraft.

(2) Wer einen Angriffskrieg oder eine sonstige Angriffshandlung im Sinne des Absatzes 1 plant, vorbereitet oder einleitet, wird mit lebenslanger Freiheitsstrafe oder mit Freiheitsstrafe nicht unter zehn Jahren bestraft. Die Tat nach Satz 1 ist nur dann strafbar, wenn

1.

der Angriffskrieg geführt oder die sonstige Angriffshandlung begangen worden ist oder

2.

durch sie die Gefahr eines Angriffskrieges oder einer sonstigen Angriffshandlung für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland herbeigeführt wird.

(3) Eine Angriffshandlung ist die gegen die Souveränität, die territoriale Unversehrtheit oder die politische Unabhängigkeit eines Staates gerichtete oder sonst mit der Charta der Vereinten Nationen unvereinbare Anwendung von Waffengewalt durch einen Staat.

(4) Beteiligter einer Tat nach den Absätzen 1 und 2 kann nur sein, wer tatsächlich in der Lage ist, das politische oder militärische Handeln eines Staates zu kontrollieren oder zu lenken.

(5) In minder schweren Fällen des Absatzes 2 ist die Strafe Freiheitsstrafe nicht unter fünf Jahren.

Dieser Artikel wurde mit dem Pareto-Client geschrieben

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Básico

bash lsblk # Lista todos os diretorios montados.

Para criar o sistema de arquivos:

bash mkfs.btrfs -L "ThePool" -f /dev/sdx

Criando um subvolume:

bash btrfs subvolume create SubVol

Montando Sistema de Arquivos:

bash mount -o compress=zlib,subvol=SubVol,autodefrag /dev/sdx /mnt

Lista os discos formatados no diretório:

bash btrfs filesystem show /mnt

Adiciona novo disco ao subvolume:

bash btrfs device add -f /dev/sdy /mnt

Lista novamente os discos do subvolume:

bash btrfs filesystem show /mnt

Exibe uso dos discos do subvolume:

bash btrfs filesystem df /mnt

Balancea os dados entre os discos sobre raid1:

bash btrfs filesystem balance start -dconvert=raid1 -mconvert=raid1 /mnt

Scrub é uma passagem por todos os dados e metadados do sistema de arquivos e verifica as somas de verificação. Se uma cópia válida estiver disponível (perfis de grupo de blocos replicados), a danificada será reparada. Todas as cópias dos perfis replicados são validadas.

iniciar o processo de depuração :

bash btrfs scrub start /mnt

ver o status do processo de depuração Btrfs em execução:

bash btrfs scrub status /mnt

ver o status do scrub Btrfs para cada um dos dispositivos

bash btrfs scrub status -d / data btrfs scrub cancel / data

Para retomar o processo de depuração do Btrfs que você cancelou ou pausou:

btrfs scrub resume / data

Listando os subvolumes:

bash btrfs subvolume list /Reports

Criando um instantâneo dos subvolumes:

Aqui, estamos criando um instantâneo de leitura e gravação chamado snap de marketing do subvolume de marketing.

bash btrfs subvolume snapshot /Reports/marketing /Reports/marketing-snap

Além disso, você pode criar um instantâneo somente leitura usando o sinalizador -r conforme mostrado. O marketing-rosnap é um instantâneo somente leitura do subvolume de marketing

bash btrfs subvolume snapshot -r /Reports/marketing /Reports/marketing-rosnap

Forçar a sincronização do sistema de arquivos usando o utilitário 'sync'

Para forçar a sincronização do sistema de arquivos, invoque a opção de sincronização conforme mostrado. Observe que o sistema de arquivos já deve estar montado para que o processo de sincronização continue com sucesso.

bash btrfs filsystem sync /Reports

Para excluir o dispositivo do sistema de arquivos, use o comando device delete conforme mostrado.

bash btrfs device delete /dev/sdc /Reports

Para sondar o status de um scrub, use o comando scrub status com a opção -dR .

bash btrfs scrub status -dR / Relatórios

Para cancelar a execução do scrub, use o comando scrub cancel .

bash $ sudo btrfs scrub cancel / Reports

Para retomar ou continuar com uma depuração interrompida anteriormente, execute o comando de cancelamento de depuração

bash sudo btrfs scrub resume /Reports

mostra o uso do dispositivo de armazenamento:

btrfs filesystem usage /data

Para distribuir os dados, metadados e dados do sistema em todos os dispositivos de armazenamento do RAID (incluindo o dispositivo de armazenamento recém-adicionado) montados no diretório /data , execute o seguinte comando:

sudo btrfs balance start --full-balance /data

Pode demorar um pouco para espalhar os dados, metadados e dados do sistema em todos os dispositivos de armazenamento do RAID se ele contiver muitos dados.

Opções importantes de montagem Btrfs

Nesta seção, vou explicar algumas das importantes opções de montagem do Btrfs. Então vamos começar.

As opções de montagem Btrfs mais importantes são:

**1. acl e noacl

**ACL gerencia permissões de usuários e grupos para os arquivos/diretórios do sistema de arquivos Btrfs.

A opção de montagem acl Btrfs habilita ACL. Para desabilitar a ACL, você pode usar a opção de montagem noacl .

Por padrão, a ACL está habilitada. Portanto, o sistema de arquivos Btrfs usa a opção de montagem acl por padrão.

**2. autodefrag e noautodefrag

**Desfragmentar um sistema de arquivos Btrfs melhorará o desempenho do sistema de arquivos reduzindo a fragmentação de dados.

A opção de montagem autodefrag permite a desfragmentação automática do sistema de arquivos Btrfs.

A opção de montagem noautodefrag desativa a desfragmentação automática do sistema de arquivos Btrfs.

Por padrão, a desfragmentação automática está desabilitada. Portanto, o sistema de arquivos Btrfs usa a opção de montagem noautodefrag por padrão.

**3. compactar e compactar-forçar

**Controla a compactação de dados no nível do sistema de arquivos do sistema de arquivos Btrfs.

A opção compactar compacta apenas os arquivos que valem a pena compactar (se compactar o arquivo economizar espaço em disco).

A opção compress-force compacta todos os arquivos do sistema de arquivos Btrfs, mesmo que a compactação do arquivo aumente seu tamanho.

O sistema de arquivos Btrfs suporta muitos algoritmos de compactação e cada um dos algoritmos de compactação possui diferentes níveis de compactação.

Os algoritmos de compactação suportados pelo Btrfs são: lzo , zlib (nível 1 a 9) e zstd (nível 1 a 15).

Você pode especificar qual algoritmo de compactação usar para o sistema de arquivos Btrfs com uma das seguintes opções de montagem:

• compress=algoritmo:nível
• compress-force=algoritmo:nível

Para obter mais informações, consulte meu artigo Como habilitar a compactação do sistema de arquivos Btrfs .

**4. subvol e subvolid

**Estas opções de montagem são usadas para montar separadamente um subvolume específico de um sistema de arquivos Btrfs.

A opção de montagem subvol é usada para montar o subvolume de um sistema de arquivos Btrfs usando seu caminho relativo.

A opção de montagem subvolid é usada para montar o subvolume de um sistema de arquivos Btrfs usando o ID do subvolume.

Para obter mais informações, consulte meu artigo Como criar e montar subvolumes Btrfs .

**5. dispositivo

A opção de montagem de dispositivo** é usada no sistema de arquivos Btrfs de vários dispositivos ou RAID Btrfs.

Em alguns casos, o sistema operacional pode falhar ao detectar os dispositivos de armazenamento usados em um sistema de arquivos Btrfs de vários dispositivos ou RAID Btrfs. Nesses casos, você pode usar a opção de montagem do dispositivo para especificar os dispositivos que deseja usar para o sistema de arquivos de vários dispositivos Btrfs ou RAID.

Você pode usar a opção de montagem de dispositivo várias vezes para carregar diferentes dispositivos de armazenamento para o sistema de arquivos de vários dispositivos Btrfs ou RAID.

Você pode usar o nome do dispositivo (ou seja, sdb , sdc ) ou UUID , UUID_SUB ou PARTUUID do dispositivo de armazenamento com a opção de montagem do dispositivo para identificar o dispositivo de armazenamento.

Por exemplo,

• dispositivo=/dev/sdb
• dispositivo=/dev/sdb,dispositivo=/dev/sdc
• dispositivo=UUID_SUB=490a263d-eb9a-4558-931e-998d4d080c5d
• device=UUID_SUB=490a263d-eb9a-4558-931e-998d4d080c5d,device=UUID_SUB=f7ce4875-0874-436a-b47d-3edef66d3424

**6. degraded

A opção de montagem degradada** permite que um RAID Btrfs seja montado com menos dispositivos de armazenamento do que o perfil RAID requer.

Por exemplo, o perfil raid1 requer a presença de 2 dispositivos de armazenamento. Se um dos dispositivos de armazenamento não estiver disponível em qualquer caso, você usa a opção de montagem degradada para montar o RAID mesmo que 1 de 2 dispositivos de armazenamento esteja disponível.

**7. commit

A opção commit** mount é usada para definir o intervalo (em segundos) dentro do qual os dados serão gravados no dispositivo de armazenamento.

O padrão é definido como 30 segundos.

Para definir o intervalo de confirmação para 15 segundos, você pode usar a opção de montagem commit=15 (digamos).

**8. ssd e nossd

A opção de montagem ssd** informa ao sistema de arquivos Btrfs que o sistema de arquivos está usando um dispositivo de armazenamento SSD, e o sistema de arquivos Btrfs faz a otimização SSD necessária.

A opção de montagem nossd desativa a otimização do SSD.

O sistema de arquivos Btrfs detecta automaticamente se um SSD é usado para o sistema de arquivos Btrfs. Se um SSD for usado, a opção de montagem de SSD será habilitada. Caso contrário, a opção de montagem nossd é habilitada.

**9. ssd_spread e nossd_spread

A opção de montagem ssd_spread** tenta alocar grandes blocos contínuos de espaço não utilizado do SSD. Esse recurso melhora o desempenho de SSDs de baixo custo (baratos).

A opção de montagem nossd_spread desativa o recurso ssd_spread .

O sistema de arquivos Btrfs detecta automaticamente se um SSD é usado para o sistema de arquivos Btrfs. Se um SSD for usado, a opção de montagem ssd_spread será habilitada. Caso contrário, a opção de montagem nossd_spread é habilitada.

**10. descarte e nodiscard

Se você estiver usando um SSD que suporte TRIM enfileirado assíncrono (SATA rev3.1), a opção de montagem de descarte** permitirá o descarte de blocos de arquivos liberados. Isso melhorará o desempenho do SSD.

Se o SSD não suportar TRIM enfileirado assíncrono, a opção de montagem de descarte prejudicará o desempenho do SSD. Nesse caso, a opção de montagem nodiscard deve ser usada.

Por padrão, a opção de montagem nodiscard é usada.

**11. norecovery

Se a opção de montagem norecovery** for usada, o sistema de arquivos Btrfs não tentará executar a operação de recuperação de dados no momento da montagem.

**12. usebackuproot e nousebackuproot

Se a opção de montagem usebackuproot for usada, o sistema de arquivos Btrfs tentará recuperar qualquer raiz de árvore ruim/corrompida no momento da montagem. O sistema de arquivos Btrfs pode armazenar várias raízes de árvore no sistema de arquivos. A opção de montagem usebackuproot** procurará uma boa raiz de árvore e usará a primeira boa que encontrar.

A opção de montagem nousebackuproot não verificará ou recuperará raízes de árvore inválidas/corrompidas no momento da montagem. Este é o comportamento padrão do sistema de arquivos Btrfs.

**13. space_cache, space_cache=version, nospace_cache e clear_cache

A opção de montagem space_cache** é usada para controlar o cache de espaço livre. O cache de espaço livre é usado para melhorar o desempenho da leitura do espaço livre do grupo de blocos do sistema de arquivos Btrfs na memória (RAM).

O sistema de arquivos Btrfs suporta 2 versões do cache de espaço livre: v1 (padrão) e v2

O mecanismo de cache de espaço livre v2 melhora o desempenho de sistemas de arquivos grandes (tamanho de vários terabytes).

Você pode usar a opção de montagem space_cache=v1 para definir a v1 do cache de espaço livre e a opção de montagem space_cache=v2 para definir a v2 do cache de espaço livre.

A opção de montagem clear_cache é usada para limpar o cache de espaço livre.

Quando o cache de espaço livre v2 é criado, o cache deve ser limpo para criar um cache de espaço livre v1 .

Portanto, para usar o cache de espaço livre v1 após a criação do cache de espaço livre v2 , as opções de montagem clear_cache e space_cache=v1 devem ser combinadas: clear_cache,space_cache=v1

A opção de montagem nospace_cache é usada para desabilitar o cache de espaço livre.

Para desabilitar o cache de espaço livre após a criação do cache v1 ou v2 , as opções de montagem nospace_cache e clear_cache devem ser combinadas: clear_cache,nosapce_cache

**14. skip_balance

Por padrão, a operação de balanceamento interrompida/pausada de um sistema de arquivos Btrfs de vários dispositivos ou RAID Btrfs será retomada automaticamente assim que o sistema de arquivos Btrfs for montado. Para desabilitar a retomada automática da operação de equilíbrio interrompido/pausado em um sistema de arquivos Btrfs de vários dispositivos ou RAID Btrfs, você pode usar a opção de montagem skip_balance .**

**15. datacow e nodatacow

A opção datacow** mount habilita o recurso Copy-on-Write (CoW) do sistema de arquivos Btrfs. É o comportamento padrão.

Se você deseja desabilitar o recurso Copy-on-Write (CoW) do sistema de arquivos Btrfs para os arquivos recém-criados, monte o sistema de arquivos Btrfs com a opção de montagem nodatacow .

**16. datasum e nodatasum

A opção datasum** mount habilita a soma de verificação de dados para arquivos recém-criados do sistema de arquivos Btrfs. Este é o comportamento padrão.

Se você não quiser que o sistema de arquivos Btrfs faça a soma de verificação dos dados dos arquivos recém-criados, monte o sistema de arquivos Btrfs com a opção de montagem nodatasum .

Perfis Btrfs

Um perfil Btrfs é usado para informar ao sistema de arquivos Btrfs quantas cópias dos dados/metadados devem ser mantidas e quais níveis de RAID devem ser usados para os dados/metadados. O sistema de arquivos Btrfs contém muitos perfis. Entendê-los o ajudará a configurar um RAID Btrfs da maneira que você deseja.

Os perfis Btrfs disponíveis são os seguintes:

single : Se o perfil único for usado para os dados/metadados, apenas uma cópia dos dados/metadados será armazenada no sistema de arquivos, mesmo se você adicionar vários dispositivos de armazenamento ao sistema de arquivos. Assim, 100% do espaço em disco de cada um dos dispositivos de armazenamento adicionados ao sistema de arquivos pode ser utilizado.

dup : Se o perfil dup for usado para os dados/metadados, cada um dos dispositivos de armazenamento adicionados ao sistema de arquivos manterá duas cópias dos dados/metadados. Assim, 50% do espaço em disco de cada um dos dispositivos de armazenamento adicionados ao sistema de arquivos pode ser utilizado.

raid0 : No perfil raid0 , os dados/metadados serão divididos igualmente em todos os dispositivos de armazenamento adicionados ao sistema de arquivos. Nesta configuração, não haverá dados/metadados redundantes (duplicados). Assim, 100% do espaço em disco de cada um dos dispositivos de armazenamento adicionados ao sistema de arquivos pode ser usado. Se, em qualquer caso, um dos dispositivos de armazenamento falhar, todo o sistema de arquivos será corrompido. Você precisará de pelo menos dois dispositivos de armazenamento para configurar o sistema de arquivos Btrfs no perfil raid0 .

raid1 : No perfil raid1 , duas cópias dos dados/metadados serão armazenadas nos dispositivos de armazenamento adicionados ao sistema de arquivos. Nesta configuração, a matriz RAID pode sobreviver a uma falha de unidade. Mas você pode usar apenas 50% do espaço total em disco. Você precisará de pelo menos dois dispositivos de armazenamento para configurar o sistema de arquivos Btrfs no perfil raid1 .

raid1c3 : No perfil raid1c3 , três cópias dos dados/metadados serão armazenadas nos dispositivos de armazenamento adicionados ao sistema de arquivos. Nesta configuração, a matriz RAID pode sobreviver a duas falhas de unidade, mas você pode usar apenas 33% do espaço total em disco. Você precisará de pelo menos três dispositivos de armazenamento para configurar o sistema de arquivos Btrfs no perfil raid1c3 .

raid1c4 : No perfil raid1c4 , quatro cópias dos dados/metadados serão armazenadas nos dispositivos de armazenamento adicionados ao sistema de arquivos. Nesta configuração, a matriz RAID pode sobreviver a três falhas de unidade, mas você pode usar apenas 25% do espaço total em disco. Você precisará de pelo menos quatro dispositivos de armazenamento para configurar o sistema de arquivos Btrfs no perfil raid1c4 .

raid10 : No perfil raid10 , duas cópias dos dados/metadados serão armazenadas nos dispositivos de armazenamento adicionados ao sistema de arquivos, como no perfil raid1 . Além disso, os dados/metadados serão divididos entre os dispositivos de armazenamento, como no perfil raid0 .

O perfil raid10 é um híbrido dos perfis raid1 e raid0 . Alguns dos dispositivos de armazenamento formam arrays raid1 e alguns desses arrays raid1 são usados para formar um array raid0 . Em uma configuração raid10 , o sistema de arquivos pode sobreviver a uma única falha de unidade em cada uma das matrizes raid1 .

Você pode usar 50% do espaço total em disco na configuração raid10 . Você precisará de pelo menos quatro dispositivos de armazenamento para configurar o sistema de arquivos Btrfs no perfil raid10 .

raid5 : No perfil raid5 , uma cópia dos dados/metadados será dividida entre os dispositivos de armazenamento. Uma única paridade será calculada e distribuída entre os dispositivos de armazenamento do array RAID.

Em uma configuração raid5 , o sistema de arquivos pode sobreviver a uma única falha de unidade. Se uma unidade falhar, você pode adicionar uma nova unidade ao sistema de arquivos e os dados perdidos serão calculados a partir da paridade distribuída das unidades em execução.

Você pode usar 1 00x(N-1)/N % do total de espaços em disco na configuração raid5 . Aqui, N é o número de dispositivos de armazenamento adicionados ao sistema de arquivos. Você precisará de pelo menos três dispositivos de armazenamento para configurar o sistema de arquivos Btrfs no perfil raid5 .

raid6 : No perfil raid6 , uma cópia dos dados/metadados será dividida entre os dispositivos de armazenamento. Duas paridades serão calculadas e distribuídas entre os dispositivos de armazenamento do array RAID.

Em uma configuração raid6 , o sistema de arquivos pode sobreviver a duas falhas de unidade ao mesmo tempo. Se uma unidade falhar, você poderá adicionar uma nova unidade ao sistema de arquivos e os dados perdidos serão calculados a partir das duas paridades distribuídas das unidades em execução.

Você pode usar 100x(N-2)/N % do espaço total em disco na configuração raid6 . Aqui, N é o número de dispositivos de armazenamento adicionados ao sistema de arquivos. Você precisará de pelo menos quatro dispositivos de armazenamento para configurar o sistema de arquivos Btrfs no perfil raid6 .

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CHAPTER SEVEN

The grand wedding hall was adorned with glittering chandeliers and pristine floral arrangements, setting the stage for an opulent celebration. The event was one of the most talked-about in the city, as it marked the union of two powerful families. Among the guests were elite businessmen, influential politicians, and members of high society, all dressed in their finest attire.

James, who had accompanied his wife Rita, found himself in an environment where he was not welcome. Though he had been invited due to his connection to the Ray family, his presence was met with disdain by many, especially by those who viewed him as an outsider.

Seated at a distant table, he remained quiet, observing the celebrations unfold. His discomfort grew when Mark, the prime minister's son and his biggest rival, walked towards him with a smug smile.

Mark had been watching James since his arrival. Seeing an opportunity to further humiliate him, he decided to strike.

“Well, well, if it isn’t the beggar who stumbled into luxury,” Mark sneered loud enough for the surrounding guests to hear. A wave of laughter rippled through the crowd. “James, I’m surprised you even found a suit for the occasion. Did you borrow it from charity?”

James clenched his fists but remained composed. He had learned long ago that reacting to Mark’s provocations only gave him more power.

As James remained silent, Mark’s expression turned cruel. He turned to the security guards stationed at the hall’s entrance and gestured towards James.

“What is this lowlife doing in such a respectable gathering? Remove him at once.”

Gasps erupted throughout the hall. Mark’s words had taken the insult to a whole new level, and now the guests watched in anticipation.

Rita, who had been engaged in conversation across the room, turned just in time to see the guards moving toward her husband. Her eyes widened in horror, and she immediately started making her way toward him.

Just as the guards reached for James, a voice echoed through the hall, freezing everyone in place.

“Stand down!”

The authoritative command came from the far end of the room, where an older gentleman had risen from his seat. The man was none other than Charles, James’s uncle, a respected business tycoon known for his influence and sharp business acumen. He had been observing the evening unfold, and now, seeing the unjust treatment of his nephew, he decided to step in.

The guards hesitated, unsure of what to do next. Charles stepped forward, his piercing gaze locked onto Mark.

“Mr. Mark, you do not have the authority to remove my family from this gathering,” Charles declared, his voice unwavering. “James is not a beggar. In fact, he is more of a man than half of the so-called gentlemen in this room.”

A tense silence followed his words. Mark’s smug demeanor faltered, his confidence wavering as he was confronted by someone of Charles’s stature.

“Uncle Charles,” James muttered in disbelief. He then quickly gave his uncle a sharp signal, a subtle but firm shake of his head. Charles understood immediately James did not want his true identity to be revealed just yet.

Charles hesitated for a brief moment before nodding slightly. He turned his attention back to the guards. “You heard me. Let him be.” “Uncle Charles,” James muttered in disbelief.

Charles turned to James and placed a firm hand on his shoulder. “You do not need to tolerate this kind of treatment, James. Come with me.”

With Charles by his side, James walked past the stunned crowd, who now murmured among themselves. Mark, visibly enraged by the intervention, clenched his jaw but said nothing. His attempt to publicly humiliate James had backfired spectacularly.

Rita caught up with them as they exited the main hall. She grasped James’s hand, her eyes filled with both relief and gratitude towards Charles.

“I’m so sorry, James,” she whispered. “I should’ve never left your side.”

James gave her a reassuring nod. “It’s not your fault, Rita. This was bound to happen sooner or later.”

Charles guided them into a private lounge where they could talk freely.

“You have tolerated enough disrespect, James,” Charles stated. “You have potential, and I believe in your abilities. Hiding your identity shouldn't make people look down on you.”

The tension in the wedding hall had shifted dramatically. Where James once stood as the object of mockery, he now commanded an air of quiet authority. The unexpected intervention by his uncle, Charles, had not only saved him from public disgrace but had also left the entire Ray family reeling in confusion.

As Mark, Edward, and Jaff stood before James, their expressions were a mixture of forced humility and barely concealed resentment. Under Charles’s orders and the mounting pressure from other influential guests, the three men reluctantly apologized.

“I… I apologize for my words earlier,” Mark muttered through clenched teeth, his pride burning with each word. “It was inappropriate.”

Edward and Jaff, though reluctant, followed suit. Their apologies lacked sincerity, but in the presence of Charles and other powerful figures, they had no choice but to comply. The entire hall watched in stunned silence.

From their reserved table, Helen, Christopher, Susan and Stephen observed the entire exchange with growing disbelief. Their carefully constructed world, where James was nothing more than an unwanted outsider, was suddenly being challenged. Even Susan, who had just returned from school, whispered to her mother, “Why is this man defending James so much?”

Helen’s eyes narrowed. “It’s sympathy. Charles has always had a soft spot for the weak.”

Christopher, however, was less convinced. “No, this is something more,” he murmured. “Men like Charles don’t go out of their way to defend someone unless there’s a reason.”

Stephen scoffed. “Whatever the reason, it won’t change anything. Mark is still the better option for Rita.”

But deep inside, they all felt uneasy. Something about James’s newfound dignity didn’t sit right with them.

Later that evening, after the wedding festivities had subsided, the Ray family gathered in the estate’s private lounge. Rita was notably absent, having left with James after the confrontation. Helen, sitting at the head of the room, was visibly irritated.

“We need to understand what’s going on,” she snapped. “Charles’s intervention was unexpected, and his protection of James was unnecessary. What could possibly warrant such treatment?”

Christopher leaned forward. “I did some digging… Charles has been looking for a driver. It’s possible he sees James as one.”

“Ridiculous,” Stephen scoffed. “James? The man we humiliated for years? There’s no way Charles would entrust his car to someone like him.”

Susan, still unsure of where she stood, hesitated before speaking. “But… what if James isn’t the same person we think he is?”

Helen slammed her hand against the table. “Enough! We will not entertain such foolish ideas. James is still a beggar compared to Mark. Mark is the prime minister’s son! That is the kind of status we need!”.

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Capitalism is the most effective system for scaling innovation. The pursuit of profit is an incredibly powerful human incentive. Most major improvements to human society and quality of life have resulted from this base incentive. Market competition often results in the best outcomes for all.

That said, some projects can never be monetized. They are open in nature and a business model would centralize control. Open protocols like bitcoin and nostr are not owned by anyone and if they were it would destroy the key value propositions they provide. No single entity can or should control their use. Anyone can build on them without permission.

As a result, open protocols must depend on donation based grant funding from the people and organizations that rely on them. This model works but it is slow and uncertain, a grind where sustainability is never fully reached but rather constantly sought. As someone who has been incredibly active in the open source grant funding space, I do not think people truly appreciate how difficult it is to raise charitable money and deploy it efficiently.

Projects that can be monetized should be. Profitability is a super power. When a business can generate revenue, it taps into a self sustaining cycle. Profit fuels growth and development while providing projects independence and agency. This flywheel effect is why companies like Google, Amazon, and Apple have scaled to global dominance. The profit incentive aligns human effort with efficiency. Businesses must innovate, cut waste, and deliver value to survive.

Contrast this with non monetized projects. Without profit, they lean on external support, which can dry up or shift with donor priorities. A profit driven model, on the other hand, is inherently leaner and more adaptable. It is not charity but survival. When survival is tied to delivering what people want, scale follows naturally.

The real magic happens when profitable, sustainable businesses are built on top of open protocols and software. Consider the many startups building on open source software stacks, such as Start9, Mempool, and Primal, offering premium services on top of the open source software they build out and maintain. Think of companies like Block or Strike, which leverage bitcoin’s open protocol to offer their services on top. These businesses amplify the open software and protocols they build on, driving adoption and improvement at a pace donations alone could never match.

When you combine open software and protocols with profit driven business the result are lean, sustainable companies that grow faster and serve more people than either could alone. Bitcoin’s network, for instance, benefits from businesses that profit off its existence, while nostr will expand as developers monetize apps built on the protocol.

Capitalism scales best because competition results in efficiency. Donation funded protocols and software lay the groundwork, while market driven businesses build on top. The profit incentive acts as a filter, ensuring resources flow to what works, while open systems keep the playing field accessible, empowering users and builders. Together, they create a flywheel of innovation, growth, and global benefit.

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Verum sine mendacio, certum et verissimum. Quod est inferius est sicut quod est superius, et quod est superius est sicut quod est inferius ad perpetranda miracola Rei Unius. Et sicut omnes res fuerunt Uno, meditatione Unius: sic omnes res natae fuerunt ab hac Una re adaptatione. Pater eius est Sol, mater eius Luna. Portavit illud ventus in ventre suo. Nutrix eius terra est. Pater omnis telesmi totius mundi est hic. Vis eius integra est, si versa fuerit in terram. Separabis terram ab igne, subtile a spisso, suaviter cum magno ingenio. Ascendit a terra in coelum, iterumque descendit in terram, et recipit vim superiorum et inferiorum. Sic habes gloriam totius mundi. Ideo fugiet a te omnis obscuritas. Hic est totius fortitudinis fortitudo fortis, quia vincet omnem rem subtilem; omnemque solidam penetrabit: Sic mundus creatus EST. Hinc erunt adaptationes mirabiles, quarum modus hic est. Itaque vocatus sum Hermes Trismegistus, habens tres partes philosophiae totius mundi. Completum est quod dixi de operatione solis.

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I want to see Nostr succeed. If you can think of a way I can help make that happen, I’m open to it. I’d like your suggestions.

My schedule’s shifting soon, and I could volunteer a few hours a week to a Nostr project. I won’t have more total time, but how I use it will change.

Why help? I care about freedom. Nostr’s one of the most powerful freedom tools I’ve seen in my lifetime. If I believe that, I should act on it.

I don’t care about money or sats. I’m not rich, I don’t have extra cash. That doesn’t drive me—freedom does. I’m volunteering, not asking for pay.

I’m not here for clout. I’ve had enough spotlight in my life; it doesn’t move me. If I wanted clout, I’d be on Twitter dropping basic takes. Clout’s easy. Freedom’s hard. I’d rather help anonymously. No speaking at events—small meetups are cool for the vibe, but big conferences? Not my thing. I’ll never hit a huge Bitcoin conference. It’s just not my scene.

That said, I could be convinced to step up if it’d really boost Nostr—as long as it’s legal and gets results.

In this space, I’d watch for social engineering. I watch out for it. I’m not here to make friends, just to help. No shade—you all seem great—but I’ve got a full life and awesome friends irl. I don’t need your crew or to be online cool. Connect anonymously if you want; I’d encourage it.

I’m sick of watching other social media alternatives grow while Nostr kinda stalls. I could trash-talk, but I’d rather do something useful.

Skills? I’m good at spotting social media problems and finding possible solutions. I won’t overhype myself—that’s weird—but if you’re responding, you probably see something in me. Perhaps you see something that I don’t see in myself.

If you need help now or later with Nostr projects, reach out. Nostr only—nothing else. Anonymous contact’s fine. Even just a suggestion on how I can pitch in, no project attached, works too. 💜

Creeps or harassment will get blocked or I’ll nuke my simplex code if it becomes a problem.

https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=2-4&smp=smp%3A%2F%2FSkIkI6EPd2D63F4xFKfHk7I1UGZVNn6k1QWZ5rcyr6w%3D%40smp9.simplex.im%2FbI99B3KuYduH8jDr9ZwyhcSxm2UuR7j0%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-2%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEAS9C-zPzqW41PKySfPCEizcXb1QCus6AyDkTTjfyMIRM%253D%26srv%3Djssqzccmrcws6bhmn77vgmhfjmhwlyr3u7puw4erkyoosywgl67slqqd.onion

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Bitcoin has always been rooted in freedom and resistance to authority. I get that many of you are conflicted about the US Government stacking but by design we cannot stop anyone from using bitcoin. Many have asked me for my thoughts on the matter, so let’s rip it.

Concern

One of the most glaring issues with the strategic bitcoin reserve is its foundation, built on stolen bitcoin. For those of us who value private property this is an obvious betrayal of our core principles. Rather than proof of work, the bitcoin that seeds this reserve has been taken by force. The US Government should return the bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex and the Silk Road.

Usually stolen bitcoin for the reserve creates a perverse incentive. If governments see a bitcoin as a valuable asset, they will ramp up efforts to confiscate more bitcoin. The precedent is a major concern, and I stand strongly against it, but it should be also noted that governments were already seizing coin before the reserve so this is not really a change in policy.

Ideally all seized bitcoin should be burned, by law. This would align incentives properly and make it less likely for the government to actively increase coin seizures. Due to the truly scarce properties of bitcoin, all burned bitcoin helps existing holders through increased purchasing power regardless. This change would be unlikely but those of us in policy circles should push for it regardless. It would be best case scenario for American bitcoiners and would create a strong foundation for the next century of American leadership.

Optimism

The entire point of bitcoin is that we can spend or save it without permission. That said, it is a massive benefit to not have one of the strongest governments in human history actively trying to ruin our lives.

Since the beginning, bitcoiners have faced horrible regulatory trends. KYC, surveillance, and legal cases have made using bitcoin and building bitcoin businesses incredibly difficult. It is incredibly important to note that over the past year that trend has reversed for the first time in a decade. A strategic bitcoin reserve is a key driver of this shift. By holding bitcoin, the strongest government in the world has signaled that it is not just a fringe technology but rather truly valuable, legitimate, and worth stacking.

This alignment of incentives changes everything. The US Government stacking proves bitcoin’s worth. The resulting purchasing power appreciation helps all of us who are holding coin and as bitcoin succeeds our government receives direct benefit. A beautiful positive feedback loop.

Realism

We are trending in the right direction. A strategic bitcoin reserve is a sign that the state sees bitcoin as an asset worth embracing rather than destroying. That said, there is a lot of work left to be done. We cannot be lulled into complacency, the time to push forward is now, and we cannot take our foot off the gas. We have a seat at the table for the first time ever. Let's make it worth it.

We must protect the right to free usage of bitcoin and other digital technologies. Freedom in the digital age must be taken and defended, through both technical and political avenues. Multiple privacy focused developers are facing long jail sentences for building tools that protect our freedom. These cases are not just legal battles. They are attacks on the soul of bitcoin. We need to rally behind them, fight for their freedom, and ensure the ethos of bitcoin survives this new era of government interest. The strategic reserve is a step in the right direction, but it is up to us to hold the line and shape the future.

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Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, is one of Germany’s best-kept secrets. With its fairytale old town, half-timbered houses, towering cathedrals, and cobbled streets, Erfurt offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and charm —without the tourist crowds.

🏰 Top Things to See in Erfurt

🌉 Krämerbrücke (Merchants' Bridge)

• One of Europe’s longest inhabited medieval bridges
• Lined with boutique shops, artisan studios, and quaint cafés
• A picture-perfect spot for photos and people-watching

⛪ Erfurt Cathedral & Severikirche

• Two stunning Gothic churches side by side on Domplatz (Cathedral Square)
• Climb the steps for panoramic views, especially magical during sunset or the Christmas market

🏫 Augustinerkloster (Augustinian Monastery)

• Where Martin Luther lived as a monk before launching the Reformation
• Peaceful cloisters and a fascinating exhibit on his life

🕍 Petersberg Citadel

• A baroque fortress with sweeping views of the city
• Stroll the ramparts or relax in the surrounding green spaces

🎨 Local Culture & Vibe

• Erfurt is a university town, so it feels lively, young, and creative
• Great for bookstores, independent cinemas, and music cafés
• The mix of medieval structures and modern flair gives it a unique edge

🎄 Seasonal Highlights

• 🌸 Spring/Summer: Flower-filled parks, open-air concerts, and river walks
• 🎭 DomStufen Festival (summer): Operas and plays on the cathedral steps
• 🎄 Christmas Market: One of Germany’s most beautiful, set on Domplatz beneath twinkling lights and Gothic towers

🍽️ What to Eat in Erfurt

• Try Thüringer Rostbratwurst (local sausage) from a street stand
• Don’t miss Thüringer Klöße (potato dumplings), hearty stews, and apple cake
• Cozy up with local beer or wine in one of the traditional inns

🚆 Getting There

• Just 2 hours by train from Berlin or Frankfurt
• Compact and walkable—perfect for exploring on foot or by rental bike

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Satoshi’s Time-Traveling for Knowledge #4: Liberland 2024 – Freedom Under Siege

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What is Liberland?

While digging through old decentralized forums archived on the Interchain, Satoshi came across a curious name: Liberland.

“A sovereign libertarian micronation on the Danube? Founded in 2015 via Terra nullius? Built on the principles of freedom, voluntaryism, and Bitcoin? And I’ve never heard of it?”

Intrigued, Satoshi began to research. The story was almost too good to be true. A 7-square-kilometer patch of unclaimed land between Croatia and Serbia, turned into a symbol of decentralized governance and individual liberty.
No taxes unless voluntary. Bitcoin as the national currency. A digital nation-state with thousands of registered e-citizens, and even its own constitution. And yet—no recognition, no borders, and no peace.

His curiosity turned into determination. He calibrated the temporal coordinates on his chrono-node to the Danube River in 2024, a year rumored to be turbulent for the Free Republic of Liberland.

When he arrived, reality struck harder than the legend.

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Freedom Under Siege

The nation was under siege.

The scent of burnt wood and trampled earth lingered in the air as Satoshi stepped into what remained of the Liberland settlement. Broken structures, crushed solar panels, and a few scattered personal belongings were all that testified to the once-vibrant hub of liberty pioneers.

He found a group of residents—mud-streaked, exhausted, but defiant—gathered around the remnants of a communal kitchen. One of them, wearing a weathered Liberland t-shirt and a crypto-wallet hardware device on a chain around his neck, greeted him:

"You're not with them, are you?"

Satoshi shook his head.

"Just... passing through. What happened here?"

The man’s voice trembled between rage and sorrow:

"On the International Day of Peace, no less. Croatian police raided us. Bulldozers came with them. Took everything—generators, comms gear, even our medical tents. Claimed it was 'illegal occupation of Croatian forestry land.' But no court, no hearing. Just force."

Satoshi listened, taking mental snapshots of their faces, their words, their pain. He thought about the dream—of a place built voluntarily, where people governed themselves, free from coercion.
But that dream was burning at the edges, like the collapsed tents scattered behind them.

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Reflections Under the Stars

As night fell over the Danube, Satoshi sat alone, watching the stars reflect on the black water. Thoughts spiraled:

"Decentralization... is beautiful. But without protection, it's fragile."

He realized that so long as central authorities hold monopoly on violence and taxation, every independent effort to decentralize the world—from Bitcoin to Liberland—is at risk of being suppressed, ignored, or destroyed. Not because it’s wrong, but because it's inconvenient to power.

"Unless a major state like the USA decentralizes itself from within," he thought, "true decentralization will remain a resistance—never the standard."

He activated his chrono-node once more. Not in defeat, but with purpose.

The next destination? Unknown. But the mission was clearer than ever.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/947954

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Untype Update

I cleaned up the AI assistant UX. Now you can open it in the editor bar, same as all other actions. This makes it a lot easier to interact with while having access to normal edit functions.

AI-generated content

Untype uses OpenRouter to connect to various models to generate just about anything. It doesn't do images for now, but I'm working on that.

Automatic Title, Summary and Tag Suggestions

Added the functionality to generate titles, summaries and tags with one click.

A Brief Preview

Here is a little story I generated in Untype, ABOUT Untype:

This story was generated in Untype

Once upon a time, in the bustling digital city of Techlandia, there lived a quirky AI named Untype. Unlike other software, Untype wasn't just your everyday article composer — it had a nose for news, quite literally. Untype was equipped with a masterful talent for sniffing out the latest trends and stories wafting through the vast digital ether.

Untype had a peculiar look about it. Sporting a gigantic nose and a pair of spectacles perched just above it, Untype roamed the virtual city, inhaling the freshest gossip and spiciest stories. Its nostr-powered sensors twitched and tickled as it encountered every new scent.

One day, while wandering around the pixelated park, Untype caught a whiff of something extraordinary — a scandalous scoop involving Techlandia's mayor, Doc Processor, who had been spotted recycling old memes as new content. The scent trail was strong, and Untype's nose twitched with excitement.

With a flick of its AI function, Untype began weaving the story into a masterpiece. Sentences flowed like fine wine, infused with humor sharper than a hacker’s focus. "Doc Processor," Untype mused to itself, "tried to buffer his way out of this one with a cache of recycled gifs!"

As Untype typed away, its digital friends, Grammarly the Grammar Gremlin and Canva the Artful Pixie, gathered around to watch the genius at work. "You truly have a knack for news-sniffing," complimented Grammarly, adjusting its tiny monocle. Canva nodded, painting whimsical illustrations to accompany the hilarious exposé.

The article soon spread through Techlandia faster than a virus with a strong wifi signal. The townsfolk roared with laughter at Untype’s clever wit, and even Doc Processor couldn't help but chuckle through his embarrassment.

From that day on, Untype was celebrated not just as a composer but as Techlandia's most revered and humorous news-sniffer. With every sniff and click of its AI functions, Untype proved that in the world of digital creations, sometimes news really was just a nose away.

@ 7d33ba57:1b82db35

Landshut, located in Lower Bavaria, is one of Germany’s most beautiful and historically rich towns. Nestled on the banks of the Isar River, it charms with colorful Gothic buildings, a majestic hilltop castle, and a walkable old town full of character. It’s less touristy than Munich, but just as captivating.

🏰 Top Things to See in Landshut

👑 Trausnitz Castle

• Built in the 13th century and perched above the town
• Offers panoramic views over the red rooftops of Landshut
• Explore medieval halls, Renaissance arcades, and quirky art collections

⛪ St. Martin's Church

• Home to the tallest brick tower in the world (130m!)
• A soaring example of Gothic architecture—stunning inside and out

🏘️ Old Town (Altstadt)

• Lined with pastel-colored townhouses and bustling cafés
• Walk the Altstadt street, full of shops, bakeries, and history
• Don’t miss Ländtor, the medieval city gate that once guarded the town

🎭 Landshuter Hochzeit (Wedding Festival)

• Every four years, Landshut hosts one of Europe’s biggest historical reenactments
• Locals dress in 15th-century costumes to recreate the wedding of Duke George and Princess Hedwig (1475)
• Expect jousting, feasting, parades, and pageantry—pure medieval magic!

🍺 What to Eat & Drink

• Try Bavarian specialties like Weißwurst, pretzels, and Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle)
• Wash it down with a cold beer from one of the local breweries—Landshuter Brauhaus is a classic
• Grab a coffee at a riverside café or enjoy cake at a traditional Konditorei

🚆 How to Get There

• Just 1 hour by train from Munich
• Easily explored on foot or by bike
• A great day trip or stopover on your way to/from southern Bavaria or Austria

🌼 Best Time to Visit

• Spring and summer for festivals, riverside walks, and sunny beer gardens
• December for cozy Christmas markets and fairy-lit old town streets
• Any time of year for history lovers and slow travel fans

@ 04c915da:3dfbecc9

There is something quietly rebellious about stacking sats. In a world obsessed with instant gratification, choosing to patiently accumulate Bitcoin, one sat at a time, feels like a middle finger to the hype machine. But to do it right, you have got to stay humble. Stack too hard with your head in the clouds, and you will trip over your own ego before the next halving even hits.

Small Wins

Stacking sats is not glamorous. Discipline. Stacking every day, week, or month, no matter the price, and letting time do the heavy lifting. Humility lives in that consistency. You are not trying to outsmart the market or prove you are the next "crypto" prophet. Just a regular person, betting on a system you believe in, one humble stack at a time. Folks get rekt chasing the highs. They ape into some shitcoin pump, shout about it online, then go silent when they inevitably get rekt. The ones who last? They stack. Just keep showing up. Consistency. Humility in action. Know the game is long, and you are not bigger than it.

Ego is Volatile

Bitcoin’s swings can mess with your head. One day you are up 20%, feeling like a genius and the next down 30%, questioning everything. Ego will have you panic selling at the bottom or over leveraging the top. Staying humble means patience, a true bitcoin zen. Do not try to "beat” Bitcoin. Ride it. Stack what you can afford, live your life, and let compounding work its magic.

Simplicity

There is a beauty in how stacking sats forces you to rethink value. A sat is worth less than a penny today, but every time you grab a few thousand, you plant a seed. It is not about flaunting wealth but rather building it, quietly, without fanfare. That mindset spills over. Cut out the noise: the overpriced coffee, fancy watches, the status games that drain your wallet. Humility is good for your soul and your stack. I have a buddy who has been stacking since 2015. Never talks about it unless you ask. Lives in a decent place, drives an old truck, and just keeps stacking. He is not chasing clout, he is chasing freedom. That is the vibe: less ego, more sats, all grounded in life.

The Big Picture

Stack those sats. Do it quietly, do it consistently, and do not let the green days puff you up or the red days break you down. Humility is the secret sauce, it keeps you grounded while the world spins wild. In a decade, when you look back and smile, it will not be because you shouted the loudest. It will be because you stayed the course, one sat at a time. \ \ Stay Humble and Stack Sats. 🫡

@ 04c915da:3dfbecc9

This piece is the first in a series that will focus on things I think are a priority if your focus is similar to mine: building a strong family and safeguarding their future.

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Choosing the ideal place to raise a family is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make. For simplicity sake I will break down my thought process into key factors: strong property rights, the ability to grow your own food, access to fresh water, the freedom to own and train with guns, and a dependable community.

A Jurisdiction with Strong Property Rights

Strong property rights are essential and allow you to build on a solid foundation that is less likely to break underneath you. Regions with a history of limited government and clear legal protections for landowners are ideal. Personally I think the US is the single best option globally, but within the US there is a wide difference between which state you choose. Choose carefully and thoughtfully, think long term. Obviously if you are not American this is not a realistic option for you, there are other solid options available especially if your family has mobility. I understand many do not have this capability to easily move, consider that your first priority, making movement and jurisdiction choice possible in the first place.

Abundant Access to Fresh Water

Water is life. I cannot overstate the importance of living somewhere with reliable, clean, and abundant freshwater. Some regions face water scarcity or heavy regulations on usage, so prioritizing a place where water is plentiful and your rights to it are protected is critical. Ideally you should have well access so you are not tied to municipal water supplies. In times of crisis or chaos well water cannot be easily shutoff or disrupted. If you live in an area that is drought prone, you are one drought away from societal chaos. Not enough people appreciate this simple fact.

Grow Your Own Food

A location with fertile soil, a favorable climate, and enough space for a small homestead or at the very least a garden is key. In stable times, a small homestead provides good food and important education for your family. In times of chaos your family being able to grow and raise healthy food provides a level of self sufficiency that many others will lack. Look for areas with minimal restrictions, good weather, and a culture that supports local farming.

Guns

The ability to defend your family is fundamental. A location where you can legally and easily own guns is a must. Look for places with a strong gun culture and a political history of protecting those rights. Owning one or two guns is not enough and without proper training they will be a liability rather than a benefit. Get comfortable and proficient. Never stop improving your skills. If the time comes that you must use a gun to defend your family, the skills must be instinct. Practice. Practice. Practice.

A Strong Community You Can Depend On

No one thrives alone. A ride or die community that rallies together in tough times is invaluable. Seek out a place where people know their neighbors, share similar values, and are quick to lend a hand. Lead by example and become a good neighbor, people will naturally respond in kind. Small towns are ideal, if possible, but living outside of a major city can be a solid balance in terms of work opportunities and family security.

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Let me know if you found this helpful. My plan is to break down how I think about these five key subjects in future posts.

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originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/947930

@ 7c05c4f6:50d03508

About Cooker.club

Cooker.club is a decentralized AI agent platform that combines AI, music, Web3, virtual idols, and social media, allowing AI-powered creators to operate autonomously and connect with fans through Create-to-Earn. 1. What is Create-to-Earn (C2E)? Create-to-Earn (C2E) is a decentralized incentive mechanism launched by Cooker.Club to reward both AI Agent developers and token holders. By participating in the ecosystem — either by developing AI Agents or holding their tokens — users can earn $COOK tokens automatically via smart contract-based mining. 2. How much $COOK is allocated to C2E? Cooker.Club allocates 60% of the total 1,000,000,000 $COOK supply to community incentives. C2E Season 1 will distribute 200,000,000 $COOK (20% of total supply) through on-chain mining. 3. How does C2E mining work? Each supported blockchain has fixed $COOK output per block: Base: 50 $COOK per block (≈ 2 seconds/block)

BNB Chain: 75 $COOK per block (≈ 3 seconds/block)

Solana: 10 $COOK per block (≈ 0.4 seconds/block) Each block's $COOK reward is split as follows: 10% to the DEV address of each AI Agent token

90% distributed among token holders based on their share of the total market cap 4. What is a market cap multiplier? Cooker.Club assigns some AI Agent tokens a reward multiplier to boost their effective market cap for mining calculation: Multiplier values: 1x, 1.2x, or 2x

Higher multipliers lead to more $COOK rewards

This mechanism encourages early support of high-potential or platform-supported AI Agents. 5. What are early bird rewards? Early users benefit from a 4x reward multiplier during the initial mining phase: Solana: first 1,500,000 blocks

Base: first 300,000 blocks

BNB Chain: first 200,000 blocks

1. Can migrated AI Agents receive bonuses? Yes. AI Agents migrated from the Virtuals platform get a 1.2x multiplier on market cap when calculating $COOK distribution. This bonus applies to both developers and token holders.
2. How is $COOK distributed between AI Agent tokens? Example on Solana: 10 $COOK is produced in one block

3 tokens: A (1M cap × 2x), B (2M × 1x), C (1M × 1x) = Total adjusted cap: 5M

Token A: 4 $COOK → 0.4 to DEV, 3.6 to Holders

Token B: 4 $COOK → 0.4 to DEV, 3.6 to Holders

Token C: 2 $COOK → 0.2 to DEV, 1.8 to Holders 8. How can users earn through C2E? There are three main ways: Hold AI Agent tokens — Earn a share of $COOK rewards proportionate to the token’s market cap

Create an AI Agent — Devs receive 10% of rewards tied to their Agent’s token

Migrate a Virtuals token — Gain a 1.2x market cap multiplier To activate earning, users must complete at least one transaction on Cooker.Club. 9. What is planned for C2E Season 2 and Season 3? Each future season will also allocate 200,000,000 $COOK. 10. Why is C2E important for the Web3 AI economy? C2E introduces a sustainable, decentralized, and automated incentive loop. It empowers AI Agents to become economically autonomous and rewards supporters based on their alignment. It transforms community belief into protocol-level value, setting the foundation for an on-chain AI-native creator economy. 11. Where can I start? There are three ways to participate in C2E, depending on your role and goals: Option 1: Hold an AI Agent token (for holders) Visit https://cooker.club

Browse available AI Agents and choose one that fits your interest

Buy the Agent’s token directly

Make at least one transaction (buy/sell/transfer) to activate eligibility

Hold the token — $COOK rewards will begin distributing automatically Option 2: Create your own AI Agent (for devs) Go to https://cooker.club

Launch your AI Agent and issue a native token

Become dev & holder

Promote your Agent — the higher the token’s market cap, the more $COOK you and your holders will earn Option 3: Migrate from Virtuals (for existing AI projects) If you have an AI Agent deployed on the Virtuals platform, initiate the migration on Cooker.club

After migration, your token and all holders will receive a 1.2x market cap multiplier for C2E reward calculation

The DEV address and holders will automatically enter the reward pool

No staking. No lockups. No claiming. Just plug in — and the protocol does the rest. Visit https://cooker.club, choose an AI Agent, buy its token, and complete one transaction to activate C2E mining. No staking. No lockups. No claims. Just hold, and the protocol takes care of the rest.

For real-time updates, follow: 🌐 https://cooker.club 🌐https://medium.com/@cookerailabs

@ da0b9bc3:4e30a4a9

Hello Stackers!

Welcome on into the ~Music Corner of the Saloon!

A place where we Talk Music. Share Tracks. Zap Sats.

So stay a while and listen.

🚨Don't forget to check out the pinned items in the territory homepage! You can always find the latest weeklies there!🚨

🚨Subscribe to the territory to ensure you never miss a post! 🚨

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/947905

@ 04c915da:3dfbecc9

Here’s a revised timeline of macro-level events from The Mandibles: A Family, 2029–2047 by Lionel Shriver, reimagined in a world where Bitcoin is adopted as a widely accepted form of money, altering the original narrative’s assumptions about currency collapse and economic control. In Shriver’s original story, the failure of Bitcoin is assumed amid the dominance of the bancor and the dollar’s collapse. Here, Bitcoin’s success reshapes the economic and societal trajectory, decentralizing power and challenging state-driven outcomes.

Part One: 2029–2032

• 2029 (Early Year)\ The United States faces economic strain as the dollar weakens against global shifts. However, Bitcoin, having gained traction emerges as a viable alternative. Unlike the original timeline, the bancor—a supranational currency backed by a coalition of nations—struggles to gain footing as Bitcoin’s decentralized adoption grows among individuals and businesses worldwide, undermining both the dollar and the bancor.

• 2029 (Mid-Year: The Great Renunciation)\ Treasury bonds lose value, and the government bans Bitcoin, labeling it a threat to sovereignty (mirroring the original bancor ban). However, a Bitcoin ban proves unenforceable—its decentralized nature thwarts confiscation efforts, unlike gold in the original story. Hyperinflation hits the dollar as the U.S. prints money, but Bitcoin’s fixed supply shields adopters from currency devaluation, creating a dual-economy split: dollar users suffer, while Bitcoin users thrive.

• 2029 (Late Year)\ Dollar-based inflation soars, emptying stores of goods priced in fiat currency. Meanwhile, Bitcoin transactions flourish in underground and online markets, stabilizing trade for those plugged into the bitcoin ecosystem. Traditional supply chains falter, but peer-to-peer Bitcoin networks enable local and international exchange, reducing scarcity for early adopters. The government’s gold confiscation fails to bolster the dollar, as Bitcoin’s rise renders gold less relevant.

• 2030–2031\ Crime spikes in dollar-dependent urban areas, but Bitcoin-friendly regions see less chaos, as digital wallets and smart contracts facilitate secure trade. The U.S. government doubles down on surveillance to crack down on bitcoin use. A cultural divide deepens: centralized authority weakens in Bitcoin-adopting communities, while dollar zones descend into lawlessness.

• 2032\ By this point, Bitcoin is de facto legal tender in parts of the U.S. and globally, especially in tech-savvy or libertarian-leaning regions. The federal government’s grip slips as tax collection in dollars plummets—Bitcoin’s traceability is low, and citizens evade fiat-based levies. Rural and urban Bitcoin hubs emerge, while the dollar economy remains fractured.

Time Jump: 2032–2047

• Over 15 years, Bitcoin solidifies as a global reserve currency, eroding centralized control. The U.S. government adapts, grudgingly integrating bitcoin into policy, though regional autonomy grows as Bitcoin empowers local economies.

Part Two: 2047

• 2047 (Early Year)\ The U.S. is a hybrid state: Bitcoin is legal tender alongside a diminished dollar. Taxes are lower, collected in BTC, reducing federal overreach. Bitcoin’s adoption has decentralized power nationwide. The bancor has faded, unable to compete with Bitcoin’s grassroots momentum.

• 2047 (Mid-Year)\ Travel and trade flow freely in Bitcoin zones, with no restrictive checkpoints. The dollar economy lingers in poorer areas, marked by decay, but Bitcoin’s dominance lifts overall prosperity, as its deflationary nature incentivizes saving and investment over consumption. Global supply chains rebound, powered by bitcoin enabled efficiency.

• 2047 (Late Year)\ The U.S. is a patchwork of semi-autonomous zones, united by Bitcoin’s universal acceptance rather than federal control. Resource scarcity persists due to past disruptions, but economic stability is higher than in Shriver’s original dystopia—Bitcoin’s success prevents the authoritarian slide, fostering a freer, if imperfect, society.

Key Differences

• Currency Dynamics: Bitcoin’s triumph prevents the bancor’s dominance and mitigates hyperinflation’s worst effects, offering a lifeline outside state control.
• Government Power: Centralized authority weakens as Bitcoin evades bans and taxation, shifting power to individuals and communities.
• Societal Outcome: Instead of a surveillance state, 2047 sees a decentralized, bitcoin driven world—less oppressive, though still stratified between Bitcoin haves and have-nots.

This reimagining assumes Bitcoin overcomes Shriver’s implied skepticism to become a robust, adopted currency by 2029, fundamentally altering the novel’s bleak trajectory.

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Hackathon Summary

The BUIDL BATTLE | The Bitcoin Builders Tournament concluded with 81 projects approved from 219 registered developers. This three-week virtual event aimed to foster innovation on Bitcoin by offering significant exposure to builders, investors, and accelerators. It centered on themes such as Bitcoin DeFi and Real World Utility, with participants competing for over $90,000 in total prizes, including cash, AWS credits, and ICP grants. Notable innovations emerged, utilizing components like Stacks technology and sBTC.

The hackathon featured a two-round structure. Finalists presented their work to a panel of judges, including venture capitalists and industry leaders, to determine the overall champion. Participants received valuable insights through workshops and mentoring, with the second round boosting visibility and potential funding opportunities. Supported by partners such as Stacks Foundation and AWS, the event celebrated new talent and contributed to strengthening the Bitcoin development ecosystem.

Hackathon Winners

Bitcoin DeFi 2.0 Prize Winners

Bitcoin DeFi 2.0 focuses on improving scalability, security, and user experience. Winners in this category presented notable technical advancements and innovative solutions to address these challenges.

• BigMarket: A decentralized, AI-enabled prediction market platform on Bitcoin's Layer 2 network, Stacks. Operated by a DAO, it facilitates reliable, decentralized predictions.
• BitForward: A decentralized platform for creating NFT-backed forward contracts on Bitcoin using the Stacks blockchain.

The 3.0 Digital Economy Prize Winners

This category examines the evolution of the internet by merging finance, entertainment, and social interactions to form user-driven ecosystems in MemeFi, SocialFi, and GameFi.

• Kulture.Fun: A decentralized SocialFi chat platform with token-gated access and Bitcoin-backed features to enhance crypto community interactions.
• Skullcoin: Introduces gamification in Bitcoin DeFi by integrating sBTC, promoting interactive in-game experiences and activating BTC liquidity.

Real World Ordinals & NFT Usage Prize Winners

Focusing on practical applications beyond traditional art and memes, this category encourages exploring NFTs' potential in diverse areas.

• Offers & Counter-offers | BNS One: A marketplace enabling blockchain-based BNS name trading through smart contracts for trustless transactions.
• Truth-Chain: Utilizes blockchain technology to verify digital content authenticity and origin via the Stacks platform.

Tooling & Infrastructure Prize Winners

Innovations in this section provide frameworks and protocols essential for decentralized application development, focusing on Web3 tools.

• BLAZE PROTOCOL: Enhances the Web3 experience through Layer 2 architecture, offering instant transaction confirmations and seamless user interaction.
• PoXAgents: Uses AI agents to simplify interactions with the Stacks Blockchain for non-technical users.

ICP Challenge Prize Winners

Projects in this category integrate Internet Computer advancements to address common blockchain challenges within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

• ckBoost: Accelerates Bitcoin transactions on Internet Computer, reducing confirmation times through liquidity pools.
• CounterpartyICP: Facilitates smart contract and digital asset management on Bitcoin through a module that interfaces with the Counterparty API.

AWS - Buidl with Bedrock Challenge Prize Winner

Focusing on projects leveraging AWS technology, this category showcases innovations built on robust infrastructures.

• Stacks AI: An AI tool for generating, debugging, and learning smart contracts in Clarity, employing AWS Bedrock for scalable analysis.

For further details on all projects and innovations, visit Dorahacks.

Organization

About the organizer: Stacks Foundation

The Stacks Foundation is dedicated to advancing the growth and development of the Stacks blockchain - the leading Bitcoin layer 2. It supports a variety of projects that leverage Bitcoin's security to empower a decentralized internet. Through initiatives like the Stacks Accelerator, the Foundation has significantly contributed to the blockchain ecosystem by fostering innovation and developer engagement. Its current mission is focused on enhancing tools and resources for developers to build user-owned applications, reinforcing its commitment to the decentralized web.

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"Malcolm Forbes recounts that a lady, wearing a faded cotton dress, and her husband, dressed in an old handmade suit, stepped off a train in Boston, USA, and timidly made their way to the office of the president of Harvard University. They had come from Palo Alto, California, and had not scheduled an appointment. The secretary, at a glance, thought that those two, looking like country bumpkins, had no business at Harvard.
— We want to speak with the president — the man said in a low voice.
— He will be busy all day — the secretary replied curtly.
— We will wait.
The secretary ignored them for hours, hoping the couple would finally give up and leave. But they stayed there, and the secretary, somewhat frustrated, decided to bother the president, although she hated doing that.
— If you speak with them for just a few minutes, maybe they will decide to go away — she said.
The president sighed in irritation but agreed. Someone of his importance did not have time to meet people like that, but he hated faded dresses and tattered suits in his office. With a stern face, he went to the couple.
— We had a son who studied at Harvard for a year — the woman said. — He loved Harvard and was very happy here, but a year ago he died in an accident, and we would like to erect a monument in his honor somewhere on campus.

— My lady — said the president rudely —, we cannot erect a statue for every person who studied at Harvard and died; if we did, this place would look like a cemetery.

— Oh, no — the lady quickly replied. — We do not want to erect a statue. We would like to donate a building to Harvard.

The president looked at the woman's faded dress and her husband's old suit and exclaimed:

— A building! Do you have even the faintest idea of how much a building costs? We have more than seven and a half million dollars' worth of buildings here at Harvard.

The lady was silent for a moment, then said to her husband:

— If that’s all it costs to found a university, why don’t we have our own?

The husband agreed.

The couple, Leland Stanford, stood up and left, leaving the president confused. Traveling back to Palo Alto, California, they established there Stanford University, the second-largest in the world, in honor of their son, a former Harvard student."

Text extracted from: "Mileumlivros - Stories that Teach Values."

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Hackathon Summary

The Build & Brew - Espresso Global Hackathon attracted 485 developers, with 151 projects passing the initial screening. Hosted by Espresso Network, the event distributed $100,000 in prizes over two tracks: "Caffeinate & Code" and "Cracking Composability." The main objectives included enhancing Ethereum's composability and developing new cross-chain applications using Espresso confirmations.

Significant achievements were made, including the deployment of functional rollups integrated with Espresso Network, which supported the development of interoperable applications. Innovations focused on leveraging fast, secure confirmations for cross-chain functionality. Several projects utilized the Open Intents Framework to build advanced application architectures.

The hackathon demonstrated Espresso Network's potential influence on the blockchain ecosystem by applying its consensus layer to real-world scenarios. This event contributed to the network's mission to enable seamless interaction between blockchain chains and highlighted the crucial role of developers in advancing composability. Final pitches, presented on April 7, showcased substantial progress in developing Ethereum's cross-chain capabilities.

Hackathon Winners

Build & Brew Prize Winners

The inaugural Build & Brew hackathon concluded with significant participation from 486 hackers and 156 project submissions. A noteworthy achievement was the successful deployment of 91 Espresso-integrated Arbitrum Orbit chains, paving the way for innovative cross-chain applications. The total prize pool of $65,000 underscored the event's significance, with earnings awarded for Testnet and Mainnet deployments.

Winning Projects

1st Place - Affogato Affogato is a Swap + Bridge system that enhances cross-chain transactions, utilizing Ethereum rollups and Espresso confirmations to ensure secure and efficient exchanges.

2nd Place - Random Network This project enhances composability by using rollup liveness verification and employs an open intents pool for seamless integration across systems.

3rd Place - Disburse Network Disburse Network offers a modular payments protocol enabling one-click, cross-chain mass payments through Nitro rollup architecture, improving payment processing efficiency.

4th Place - Coffee Chain Coffee Chain is a cross-chain payment application that allows merchants to accept crypto payments in any token or blockchain seamlessly.

5th Place - GTXpresso Currently existing as an unfinished placeholder, GTXpresso is a cross-chain Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) project.

To view all projects from the hackathon, visit Build and Brew Hackathon on DoraHacks.

Organization

About the Organizer: Espresso

Espresso is the protocol for coordinated block building: enabling & incentivizing chains to work together as one unified system, and is noted for its expertise in creating efficient, scalable blockchain solutions with an emphasis on security and user accessibility. Key achievements include deploying innovative consensus mechanisms that enhance transaction speed while reducing computational costs. Presently, Espresso is focused on optimizing blockchain infrastructure to drive adoption and support industry-wide digital transformation efforts.

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intro

The Russian state made me a Bitcoiner. In 1991, it devalued my grandmother's hard-earned savings. She worked tirelessly in the kitchen of a dining car on the Moscow–Warsaw route. Everything she had saved for my sister and me to attend university vanished overnight. This story is similar to what many experienced, including Wences Casares. The pain and injustice of that time became my first lessons about the fragility of systems and the value of genuine, incorruptible assets, forever changing my perception of money and my trust in government promises.

In 2014, I was living in Moscow, running a trading business, and frequently traveling to China. One day, I learned about the Cypriot banking crisis and the possibility of moving money through some strange thing called Bitcoin. At the time, I didn’t give it much thought. Returning to the idea six months later, as a business-oriented geek, I eagerly began studying the topic and soon dove into it seriously.

I spent half a year reading articles on a local online journal, BitNovosti, actively participating in discussions, and eventually joined the editorial team as a translator. That’s how I learned about whitepapers, decentralization, mining, cryptographic keys, and colored coins. About Satoshi Nakamoto, Silk Road, Mt. Gox, and BitcoinTalk. Over time, I befriended the journal’s owner and, leveraging my management experience, later became an editor. I was drawn to the crypto-anarchist stance and commitment to decentralization principles. We wrote about the economic, historical, and social preconditions for Bitcoin’s emergence, and it was during this time that I fully embraced the idea.

It got to the point where I sold my apartment and, during the market's downturn, bought 50 bitcoins, just after the peak price of $1,200 per coin. That marked the beginning of my first crypto winter. As an editor, I organized workflows, managed translators, developed a YouTube channel, and attended conferences in Russia and Ukraine. That’s how I learned about Wences Casares and even wrote a piece about him. I also met Mikhail Chobanyan (Ukrainian exchange Kuna), Alexander Ivanov (Waves project), Konstantin Lomashuk (Lido project), and, of course, Vitalik Buterin. It was a time of complete immersion, 24/7, and boundless hope.

After moving to the United States, I expected the industry to grow rapidly, attended events, but the introduction of BitLicense froze the industry for eight years. By 2017, it became clear that the industry was shifting toward gambling and creating tokens for the sake of tokens. I dismissed this idea as unsustainable. Then came a new crypto spring with the hype around beautiful NFTs – CryptoPunks and apes.

I made another attempt – we worked on a series called Digital Nomad Country Club, aimed at creating a global project. The proceeds from selling images were intended to fund the development of business tools for people worldwide. However, internal disagreements within the team prevented us from completing the project.

With Trump’s arrival in 2025, hope was reignited. I decided that it was time to create a project that society desperately needed. As someone passionate about history, I understood that destroying what exists was not the solution, but leaving everything as it was also felt unacceptable. You can’t destroy the system, as the fiery crypto-anarchist voices claimed.

With an analytical mindset (IQ 130) and a deep understanding of the freest societies, I realized what was missing—not only in Russia or the United States but globally—a Bitcoin-native system for tracking debts and financial interactions. This could return control of money to ordinary people and create horizontal connections parallel to state systems. My goal was to create, if not a Bitcoin killer app, then at least to lay its foundation.

At the inauguration event in New York, I rediscovered the Nostr project. I realized it was not only technologically simple and already quite popular but also perfectly aligned with my vision. For the past month and a half, using insights and experience gained since 2014, I’ve been working full-time on this project.

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Hackathon Summary

The Injective AI Agent Hackathon, presented by Injective and ElizaOS, wrapped up with 126 approved project submissions developed by 496 participants. This hackathon highlighted the integration of AI and blockchain, showcasing the potential for AI agents to operate within decentralized networks and drive innovation beyond traditional finance. Participants explored various applications, including autonomous trading, tokenized asset management, and AI-driven financial insights.

A prize pool of up to $100,000 was up for grabs, with a $50,000 grand prizes and additional awards for other notable projects. By merging AI's adaptability with blockchain's transparency, the hackathon demonstrated the transformative potential of these technologies and marked a significant milestone in showcasing the innovative potential of AI and blockchain integration.

Hackathon Winners

Grand Prize

Jecta: Jecta integrates multiple large language models (LLMs) to automate tasks on the Injective blockchain. It focuses on transparency and community-driven development, utilizing open-source technology to enhance ease of use and efficiency.

Paradyze: Paradyze improves the Injective ecosystem by incorporating natural language interfaces for blockchain transactions. Its design aims to enhance accessibility and security, allowing users straightforward interaction methods.

To view all projects, visit the Injective AI Hackathon page.

About the Organizer: Injective

Injective is the high-performance blockchain for finance, offering unmatched speed, scalability, and advanced infrastructure to power the future of on-chain applications.

Injective's mission is to advance financial freedom by providing accessible and reliable decentralized infrastructure for diverse financial services, empowering both users and developers to innovate within the blockchain ecosystem.

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น้ำมันถั่วเหลือง ของเหลวสีทองในครัว... แต่ในเซลล์เราอาจไม่ขำ หลายบ้านรักน้ำมันถั่วเหลือง เพราะมัน... -หาง่าย -ราคาน่ารัก -ผัดอะไรก็หอมเบา ๆ แบบบ้าน ๆ แถมบางแบรนด์ยังใส่ฉลาก “มีโอเมกา 3” ให้ดูดีในชั้นวางซูเปอร์ เหมือนกำลังได้กินแซลมอนแบบขวด ใช่ครับ ในน้ำมันถั่วเหลืองมีโอเมกา 3 จริง แต่เป็นชนิด ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) ซึ่งร่างกายเราจะต้องแปลงเป็น DHA/EPA ถึงจะใช้งานได้ ปัญหาคือ... อัตราแปลงต่ำเตี้ยเรี่ยดิน แค่ 0.5–5% เท่านั้น

แถมปริมาณโอเมกา 6 ยังสูงจนเบียดโอเมกา 3 ตกเวที แล้วความสมดุลของกรดไขมันทั้งสองสายนี้ คือหัวใจสำคัญของการควบคุม การอักเสบ (inflammation) โอเมกา 3 = ดับไฟ โอเมกา 6 = จุดไฟ แต่น้ำมันถั่วเหลืองใส่ชุดนักผจญเพลิงมา แต่ดันถือไฟแช็คอะ

โอเมกา 6 + ความร้อน = สารพิษในครัว เมื่อเอาน้ำมันถั่วเหลืองไปเจอไฟสูง ๆ จากการผัดหรือทอด จะเกิด lipid peroxidation – ปฏิกิริยาออกซิเดชันที่เปลี่ยนไขมันดี ๆ ให้กลายเป็น สารอนุมูลอิสระสุดร้าย สารเหล่านี้สามารถไปทำลายเยื่อหุ้มเซลล์ ทำให้เกิดการอักเสบในระดับเซลล์เรื้อรัง ไม่ทันรู้ตัว ก็มีอาการปวดเมื่อย ตับอักเสบ ไขมันเกาะตับ หรือแม้กระทั่งภูมิคุ้มกันล้มเหลวแบบไม่ได้เชิญหมอดูมาก่อน

ปริมาณ PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids) สูงถึงกว่า 50-60% ซึ่งในสภาพของธรรมชาติ PUFA ไม่ได้ร้าย… แต่เมื่อมันถูกนำไปเจอไฟแรงๆ เช่น ทอด ผัด หรือแม้แต่ผ่านกระบวนการ refine ที่อุณหภูมิสูง มันจะกลายเป็น ไขมันไม่เสถียร ที่เหมือนคนใจบาง เจออะไรแรงๆ ไม่ได้เลย เพราะจะเกิดสาร lipid peroxidation products ที่ทำลายเซลล์ ตับ หลอดเลือด และอวัยวะที่คุณรักอย่างไม่รู้ตัว

ถั่วเหลืองยุคนี้... ไม่เหมือนเมื่อก่อน ถ้าถั่วเหลืองเมื่อก่อน อาจจะเป็นคุณป้าผู้รักสุขภาพ ถั่วเหลืองยุค GMO ก็อาจเป็น influencer สายปลอมที่แต่งหน้าหนักด้วย glyphosate น้ำมันถั่วเหลืองในตลาดส่วนใหญ่สกัดจากถั่วเหลือง GMO ผ่านการใช้ตัวทำละลายอย่าง เฮกเซน (hexane) ซึ่งแม้จะมีประสิทธิภาพในการรีดน้ำมันจากวัตถุดิบอย่างยอดเยี่ยม แต่ก็มีข่าววิจัยมากมายที่เริ่มตั้งคำถามว่า เฮกเซนตกค้างหรือไม่ และถ้าตกค้าง จะมีผลต่อระบบประสาทหรือไม่? และกระบวนการทำให้ใสที่ต้องใช้ ความร้อนและเคมีอีกหลายขั้น ซึ่งแน่นอนว่า... ไขมันที่ร่างกายเราควรได้รับ ควรเป็นไขมันที่เรียบง่าย ดิบ ๆ ดั้งเดิม ไม่ใช่ไขมันที่ถูก “ฟอกสี เติมกลิ่น กรองเคมี” จนแทบไม่เหลือความเป็น real food

แต่น้ำมันถั่วเหลืองก็มีข้อดีนะ น้ำมันถั่วเหลืองที่ไม่ได้ refine จนหมดเกลี้ยง ถ้าไม่ได้ปรุงด้วยความร้อนจะยังคงวิตามินอีไว้พอสมควร ซึ่งเป็นสารต้านอนุมูลอิสระที่ดีต่อผิวพรรณและช่วยลดการเกิด oxidative stress ได้ นอกจากนี้ยังเป็นที่นิยมเพราะมีราคาถูก สะดวก หาง่าย และรสชาติไม่กลบวัตถุดิบ จึงเป็นที่นิยมในอุตสาหกรรมอาหารและเบเกอรี่ เช่น ขนมปัง มายองเนส หรือสินค้าจำพวกแปรรูปต่างๆ

นั่นหมายความว่า เป็นอีกหนึ่งน้ำมันที่เหมาะกับการนำไปทำ ultra processed food เชียวครับ ได้ต้นทุนที่สะดวกและหาง่ายด้วย เป็นน้ำมันหลักในการทำ มายองเนส เลยครับ

และคำถามสำคัญที่น่าจะมีมาด้วย ตอบไว้ก่อนเลยครับว่า น้ำมันถั่วเหลือง ไม่มีสารแกมมา-โอริซานอล (γ-Oryzanol) จ้ะ แพ้น้ำมันรำข้าวเด้อ #pirateketo #กูต้องรู้มั๊ย #ม้วนหางสิลูก

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There has been a good bit of discussion on Nostr over the past few days about the merits of zaps as a method of engaging with notes, so after writing a rather lengthy article on the pros of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, I wanted to take some time to chime in on the much more fun topic of digital engagement.

Let's begin by defining a couple of things:

Nostr is a decentralized, censorship-resistance protocol whose current biggest use case is social media (think Twitter/X). Instead of relying on company servers, it relies on relays that anyone can spin up and own their own content. Its use cases are much bigger, though, and this article is hosted on my own relay, using my own Nostr relay as an example.

Zap is a tip or donation denominated in sats (small units of Bitcoin) sent from one user to another. This is generally done directly over the Lightning Network but is increasingly using Cashu tokens. For the sake of this discussion, how you transmit/receive zaps will be irrelevant, so don't worry if you don't know what Lightning or Cashu are.

If we look at how users engage with posts and follows/followers on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, etc., it becomes evident that traditional social media thrives on engagement farming. The more outrageous a post, the more likely it will get a reaction. We see a version of this on more visual social platforms like YouTube and TikTok that use carefully crafted thumbnail images to grab the user's attention to click the video. If you'd like to dive deep into the psychology and science behind social media engagement, let me know, and I'd be happy to follow up with another article.

In this user engagement model, a user is given the option to comment or like the original post, or share it among their followers to increase its signal. They receive no value from engaging with the content aside from the dopamine hit of the original experience or having their comment liked back by whatever influencer they provide value to. Ad revenue flows to the content creator. Clout flows to the content creator. Sales revenue from merch and content placement flows to the content creator. We call this a linear economy -- the idea that resources get created, used up, then thrown away. Users create content and farm as much engagement as possible, then the content is forgotten within a few hours as they move on to the next piece of content to be farmed.

What if there were a simple way to give value back to those who engage with your content? By implementing some value-for-value model -- a circular economy. Enter zaps.

Unlike traditional social media platforms, Nostr does not actively use algorithms to determine what content is popular, nor does it push content created for active user engagement to the top of a user's timeline. Yes, there are "trending" and "most zapped" timelines that users can choose to use as their default, but these use relatively straightforward engagement metrics to rank posts for these timelines.

That is not to say that we may not see clients actively seeking to refine timeline algorithms for specific metrics. Still, the beauty of having an open protocol with media that is controlled solely by its users is that users who begin to see their timeline gamed towards specific algorithms can choose to move to another client, and for those who are more tech-savvy, they can opt to run their own relays or create their own clients with personalized algorithms and web of trust scoring systems.

Zaps enable the means to create a new type of social media economy in which creators can earn for creating content and users can earn by actively engaging with it. Like and reposting content is relatively frictionless and costs nothing but a simple button tap. Zaps provide active engagement because they signal to your followers and those of the content creator that this post has genuine value, quite literally in the form of money—sats.

I have seen some comments on Nostr claiming that removing likes and reactions is for wealthy people who can afford to send zaps and that the majority of people in the US and around the world do not have the time or money to zap because they have better things to spend their money like feeding their families and paying their bills. While at face value, these may seem like valid arguments, they, unfortunately, represent the brainwashed, defeatist attitude that our current economic (and, by extension, social media) systems aim to instill in all of us to continue extracting value from our lives.

Imagine now, if those people dedicating their own time (time = money) to mine pity points on social media would instead spend that time with genuine value creation by posting content that is meaningful to cultural discussions. Imagine if, instead of complaining that their posts get no zaps and going on a tirade about how much of a victim they are, they would empower themselves to take control of their content and give value back to the world; where would that leave us? How much value could be created on a nascent platform such as Nostr, and how quickly could it overtake other platforms?

Other users argue about user experience and that additional friction (i.e., zaps) leads to lower engagement, as proven by decades of studies on user interaction. While the added friction may turn some users away, does that necessarily provide less value? I argue quite the opposite. You haven't made a few sats from zaps with your content? Can't afford to send some sats to a wallet for zapping? How about using the most excellent available resource and spending 10 seconds of your time to leave a comment? Likes and reactions are valueless transactions. Social media's real value derives from providing monetary compensation and actively engaging in a conversation with posts you find interesting or thought-provoking. Remember when humans thrived on conversation and discussion for entertainment instead of simply being an onlooker of someone else's life?

If you've made it this far, my only request is this: try only zapping and commenting as a method of engagement for two weeks. Sure, you may end up liking a post here and there, but be more mindful of how you interact with the world and break yourself from blind instinct. You'll thank me later.

@ 502ab02a:a2860397

ตัวหนังสือมีเสียง วันนี้แซงมาเพลงนึง

เพลงนี้ชื่อ "เสมอ" เป็นเพลงที่ผมเขียนขึ้นมาเพื่อเหตุผล 2 อย่าง 1. อยากมีเพลงเกี่ยวกับแดด ไว้รองรับ content ตากแดด 2. อยากมีเพลงปลอบประโลมใจ เพราะตกตะกอนมาจากโพส "แตกสลายเพื่อเติบโต"

สองเหตุผลนี้มันสอดคล้องกันดีครับ สามารถเป็นเพลงเดียวกันได้ เพราะเพลงเกี่ยวกับแดด ผมไม่อยากได้เนื้อหาแบบ วิตามินดี ส่งเสริมร่างกายแข็งแรง แบบเพลงเต้นประกอบท่าตอนเช้า 5555 คนละจุดมุ่งหมายกัน

ท่อนย้ำผมเลยใช้คำว่า "พรุ่งนี้จะมาใหม่ พรุ่งนี้จะมาใหม่ เสมอ..." แล้วเล่นคำย้ำซ้ำว่า "พรุ่งนี้จะสู้ใหม่ พรุ่งนี้จะสู้ใหม่ นะเธอ..." ใครตามงานผมน่าจะพอทราบลายเซนต์ว่า สไตล์นี้นี่กูเลย 5555

เพลงจะเล่าถึงความอ่อนล้า ที่เทียบกับคืนอันหนาวเย็น โดดเดี่ยว แต่เมื่อไหร่ที่แดดสาดส่อง นอกจากความมืดจะหายไปแล้ว ความอบอุ่น การเริ่มต้นใหม่ ก็แสดงตัวตนว่ากำลังมาหา

สิ่งนึงที่อยากให้จำไว้เสมอคือ "พระอาทิตย์ จะขึ้นทิศทางเดิมเสมอ" เมื่อไหร่ที่อ่อนล้า เมื่อยใจ ไร้กำลัง ให้รู้ว่า พรุ่งนี้นะ พรุ่งนี้ พระอาทิตย์จะมาโอบกอดเธอด้วยความอบอุ่น แบบที่เป็น "เสมอ"

บทความเกี่ยวกับแดดพรุ่งนี้ ก็มีความสอดคล้องกับเพลงนี้ครับ ไว้ติดตามอ่านกันตอนตากแดด พรุ่งนี้ 8.00 นะครับ

อ้อ เพลงนี้ไม่ได้ลงในระบบใดทั้งสิ้น (เพราะยังไม่ได้เอาไปลง 555) มันจึงมีความพิเศษที่ ฟังได้ที่นี่เท่านั้นครับ แก้ๆๆ ลืมหว่ะ youtube มี https://youtu.be/esyd_W_gyZ0?si=kH7gVod3vd1b16Qq 55555

เนื้อเพลง "เสมอ" Song by : HereTong Teera Siri เหนื่อยล้าอ่อนแรง มืดมนแค่ไหน โดดเดี่ยวเพียงใด หัวใจอ่อนล้า

ผ่านวันนี้ ไปด้วยกัน ผ่านวันนี้ ไปด้วยความฝัน

พรุ่งนี้จะมาใหม่ พรุ่งนี้จะมาใหม่ เสมอ...

เมื่ออาทิตย์สาดแสง ความมืดจะจางหาย ความหนาวจะกลับกลาย ได้ไออุ่น

เมื่ออาทิตย์ส่องแสง หัวใจจะเริ่มคุ้น ความละมุนแห่งรัก ให้พักใจ

โลกสวยสดใส สว่างไสวสุดฟ้า ใจที่อ่อนล้า ละลายหายไป

ผ่านวันนี้ไปด้วยกัน ผ่านวันนี้ไปพร้อมกับฝัน แล้วพรุ่งนี้จะสู้ใหม่ พรุ่งนี้จะสู้ใหม่ นะเธอ...

ใต้อาทิตย์สาดแสง เรี่ยวแรง เติมเต็มหมดใจ แสงจะส่องไป สู่ปลายทาง แห่งความฝัน สู้วันนี้ไปด้วยกัน สู้วันนี้ไป ด้วยความฝัน เธอยังมีฉันเสมอ เพียงเธอมองบนฟ้า... พรุ่งนี้ฉัน จะมาใหม่ เสมอ...

pirateketo #sundayspecialเราจะไปเป็นหมูแดดเดียว #siripun #ตำรับเอ๋

@ e3ba5e1a:5e433365

I got into a friendly discussion on X regarding health insurance. The specific question was how to deal with health insurance companies (presumably unfairly) denying claims? My answer, as usual: get government out of it!

The US healthcare system is essentially the worst of both worlds:

• Unlike full single payer, individuals incur high costs
• Unlike a true free market, regulation causes increases in costs and decreases competition among insurers

I'm firmly on the side of moving towards the free market. (And I say that as someone living under a single payer system now.) Here's what I would do:

• Get rid of tax incentives that make health insurance tied to your employer, giving individuals back proper freedom of choice.
• Reduce regulations significantly.

• In the short term, some people will still get rejected claims and other obnoxious behavior from insurance companies. We address that in two ways:

  1. Due to reduced regulations, new insurance companies will be able to enter the market offering more reliable coverage and better rates, and people will flock to them because they have the freedom to make their own choices.
  2. Sue the asses off of companies that reject claims unfairly. And ideally, as one of the few legitimate roles of government in all this, institute new laws that limit the ability of fine print to allow insurers to escape their responsibilities. (I'm hesitant that the latter will happen due to the incestuous relationship between Congress/regulators and insurers, but I can hope.)

Will this magically fix everything overnight like politicians normally promise? No. But it will allow the market to return to a healthy state. And I don't think it will take long (order of magnitude: 5-10 years) for it to come together, but that's just speculation.

And since there's a high correlation between those who believe government can fix problems by taking more control and demanding that only credentialed experts weigh in on a topic (both points I strongly disagree with BTW): I'm a trained actuary and worked in the insurance industry, and have directly seen how government regulation reduces competition, raises prices, and harms consumers.

And my final point: I don't think any prior art would be a good comparison for deregulation in the US, it's such a different market than any other country in the world for so many reasons that lessons wouldn't really translate. Nonetheless, I asked Grok for some empirical data on this, and at best the results of deregulation could be called "mixed," but likely more accurately "uncertain, confused, and subject to whatever interpretation anyone wants to apply."

https://x.com/i/grok/share/Zc8yOdrN8lS275hXJ92uwq98M

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@ 9e69e420:d12360c2

Federal employees must remove pronouns from email signatures by the end of the day. This directive comes from internal memos tied to two executive orders signed by Donald Trump. The orders target diversity and equity programs within the government.

CDC, Department of Transportation, and Department of Energy employees were affected. Staff were instructed to make changes in line with revised policy prohibiting certain language.

One CDC employee shared frustration, stating, “In my decade-plus years at CDC, I've never been told what I can and can't put in my email signature.” The directive is part of a broader effort to eliminate DEI initiatives from federal discourse.

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@ 005bc4de:ef11e1a2

A new game is starting today, 4/19/2025, called "Moon"

https://moon.hive.pizza

I'm not a gamer and don't know much about this one, or any games for that matter, but some folks may be interested in getting in at the start.

Go-time is noon EST today, I believe.

I do get a kick out of the line "Free dopamine and tears."

😀

@ 0fa80bd3:ea7325de

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Now, they are forced to make an impossible choice: abandon their homeland or die. Some perish on the battlefield, others lose themselves in exile, stripped of their identity, scattered in a world that isn’t theirs.

There’s been endless debate about how to fix this, how to clear the field of the weeds that choke out every new sprout, every attempt at change. But the real problem? We can’t play by their rules. We can’t speak their language or use their weapons. We stand for humanity, and no matter how righteous our cause, we will not multiply suffering. Victory doesn’t come from matching the enemy—it comes from staying ahead, from using tools they haven’t mastered yet. That’s how wars are won.

Our only resource is the will of the people to rewrite the order of things. Historian Timothy Snyder once said that a nation cannot exist without a city. A city is where the most active part of a nation thrives. But the cities are occupied. The streets are watched. Gatherings are impossible. They control the money. They control the mail. They control the media. And any dissent is crushed before it can take root.

So I started asking myself: How do we stop this fragmentation? How do we create a space where people can rebuild their connections when they’re ready? How do we build a self-sustaining network, where everyone contributes and benefits proportionally, while keeping their freedom to leave intact? And more importantly—how do we make it spread, even in occupied territory?

In 2009, something historic happened: the internet got its own money. Thanks to Satoshi Nakamoto, the world took a massive leap forward. Bitcoin and decentralized ledgers shattered the idea that money must be controlled by the state. Now, to move or store value, all you need is an address and a key. A tiny string of text, easy to carry, impossible to seize.

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Think about it: when seedlings are grown in controlled environments before being planted outside, they get stronger, survive longer, and bear fruit faster. That’s how we handle crops in harsh climates—nurture them until they’re ready for the wild.

Now, picture the internet as that controlled environment for ideas. Bitcoin? It’s the fertile soil that lets them grow. A testing ground for new models of interaction, where concepts can take root before they move into the real world. If nation-states are a battlefield, locked in a brutal war for territory, the internet is boundless. It can absorb any number of ideas, any number of people, and it doesn’t run out of space.

But for this ecosystem to thrive, people need safe ways to communicate, to share ideas, to build something real—without surveillance, without censorship, without the constant fear of being erased.

This is where Nostr comes in.

Nostr—"Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays"—is more than just a messaging protocol. It’s a new kind of city. One that no dictator can seize, no corporation can own, no government can shut down.

It’s built on decentralization, encryption, and individual control. Messages don’t pass through central servers—they are relayed through independent nodes, and users choose which ones to trust. There’s no master switch to shut it all down. Every person owns their identity, their data, their connections. And no one—no state, no tech giant, no algorithm—can silence them.

In a world where cities fall and governments fail, Nostr is a city that cannot be occupied. A place for ideas, for networks, for freedom. A city that grows stronger the more people build within it.

@ 72103ac9:460b37fd

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@ 6be5cc06:5259daf0

A seguir, veja como instalar e configurar o Privoxy no Pop!_OS.

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1. Instalar o Tor e o Privoxy

Abra o terminal e execute:

bash sudo apt update sudo apt install tor privoxy

Explicação:

• Tor: Roteia o tráfego pela rede Tor.
• Privoxy: Proxy avançado que intermedia a conexão entre aplicativos e o Tor.

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2. Configurar o Privoxy

Abra o arquivo de configuração do Privoxy:

bash sudo nano /etc/privoxy/config

Navegue até a última linha (atalho: Ctrl + / depois Ctrl + V para navegar diretamente até a última linha) e insira:

bash forward-socks5 / 127.0.0.1:9050 .

Isso faz com que o Privoxy envie todo o tráfego para o Tor através da porta 9050.

Salve (CTRL + O e Enter) e feche (CTRL + X) o arquivo.

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3. Iniciar o Tor e o Privoxy

Agora, inicie e habilite os serviços:

bash sudo systemctl start tor sudo systemctl start privoxy sudo systemctl enable tor sudo systemctl enable privoxy

Explicação:

• start: Inicia os serviços.
• enable: Faz com que iniciem automaticamente ao ligar o PC.

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4. Configurar o Navegador Firefox

Para usar a rede Tor com o Firefox:

1. Abra o Firefox.
2. Acesse Configurações → Configurar conexão.
3. Selecione Configuração manual de proxy.
4. Configure assim:
   • Proxy HTTP: 127.0.0.1
   • Porta: 8118 (porta padrão do Privoxy)
   • Domínio SOCKS (v5): 127.0.0.1
   • Porta: 9050
5. Marque a opção "Usar este proxy também em HTTPS".
6. Clique em OK.

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5. Verificar a Conexão com o Tor

Abra o navegador e acesse:

text https://check.torproject.org/

Se aparecer a mensagem "Congratulations. This browser is configured to use Tor.", a configuração está correta.

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Dicas Extras

• Privoxy pode ser ajustado para bloquear anúncios e rastreadores.
• Outros aplicativos também podem ser configurados para usar o Privoxy.

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Der Chefredakteur war freundlich am Telefon und etwas zerknirscht. Dafür kassieren wir eine Rüge, ganz klar, sagte Hannes Lehner sinngemäß. Er habe mit seiner Redaktion gesprochen, noch einmal an die journalistische Sorgfaltspflicht erinnert, nachzulesen zum Beispiel im Pressekodex des Deutschen Presserates, und die Abläufe so verändert, dass so etwas nicht noch einmal passieren könne. Außerdem sei die Redaktion bereit, mir etwas Gutes zu tun, wenn ich denn eine Idee hätte.

Ich schreibe das hier etwas salopp aus dem Gedächtnis. Hintergrund ist einer dieser üblen Texte, die in der Regionalpresse immer dort aufploppen, wo Menschen öffentlich auftreten, die im kollektiven Gedächtnis gebrandmarkt sind. Querdenker, Putinversteher, Leugner von diesem und jenem. Die Details kann man unten nachlesen und dort auch das Meisterwerk von Andrea Weidemann genießen, immerhin Redaktionsleiterin Plattling-Deggendorf-Osterhofen in der Mediengruppe Attenkofer, die für das Straubinger Tagblatt steht. Veröffentlicht wurde der Text dort am 30. November 2024 auf der Titelseite des Lokalteils in Plattling. Am nächsten Tag habe ich Patrik Baab im Wohnzimmer von Plattling interviewt. Der Saal war voll, trotz oder wegen des Weidemann-Artikels.

Mein Punkt hier ist: Es lohnt sich, solche Angriffe nicht einfach auf sich beruhen zu lassen. Ich hatte es vor zwei Jahren schon einmal versucht beim Presserat und verloren in einer Sache, die viel größer war – mit drei zu zwei Stimmen bei zwei Enthaltungen. Wer weiß. Die Beschwerde ist online, und jeder mag sich selbst ein Urteil bilden. Diesmal war das Urteil auf Ebene eins einstimmig (Beschwerde ist begründet) und auf Ebene zwei fast einstimmig (sechs zu eins): eine Missbilligung, die zwar nicht abgedruckt werden muss, aber in diesem Fall doch sollte („als Ausdruck fairer Berichterstattung“).

Warum es keine Rüge gab, Höchststrafe im Presserat-Kosmos, wissen allein die Götter. Weiter begründet wird das nicht. Das Schreiben des Presserates, immerhin drei eng bedruckte Seiten, wäre ein Thema für sich. Es gelingt den Kollegen dort nicht einmal, den Weidemann-Artikel fehlerfrei zusammenzufassen. So macht mich der Presserat zum Gründer des „Querdenker-Blattes” Demokratischer Widerstand – zu viel der Ehre. Viel wichtiger als irgendwelche Strafen ist aber ohnehin das Gespräch – gerade dort, wo man sich kennt und wo sich jeder Journalist leicht selbst ein Bild machen kann, bevor er in die Tasten haut und Kritiker an den Pranger stellt. Ich bin froh, dass Hannes Lehner zum Telefonhörer gegriffen und auch öffentlich Abbitte geleistet hat, bevor der Presserat sich äußern konnte. Die Zitate, um die es ging, wurden aus der Onlineversion entfernt – genau wie die Bezahlschranke, damit möglichst viele die Entschuldigung sehen. Ich werde dem Chefredakteur vorschlagen, einen seiner Leute zu den nächsten Veranstaltungen der Initiative „Deggendorf miteinander“ zu schicken, und kann mir kaum vorstellen, dass es keine gute Presse gibt, wenn man die Menschen dort erlebt und sich in die Augen gesehen hat.

Beschwerde beim Deutschen Presserat (9. Dezember 2024)

Gegenstand

Diese Beschwerde bezieht sich auf einen Artikel von Andrea Weidemann, der am 30. November 2024 im Plattlinger Anzeiger erschienen ist („Kritiker beantworten kritische Fragen nicht“).

Beschwerdegrund

Der Artikel verstößt gegen die Pressekodex-Ziffern 1, 2 und 9. Die Autorin legt mir zwei wörtliche Zitate in den Mund, die (wenn sie denn wahr wären) nicht nur geeignet sind, meine Ehre zu verletzen (Ziffer 9), sondern es mir auch unmöglich machen würden, weiter als bayerischer Beamter zu wirken. Eine „wahrhaftige Unterrichtung der Öffentlichkeit“ (Ziffer 1) wäre dabei nicht schwer gewesen, wenn Frau Weidemann sorgfältig gearbeitet (Ziffer 2) oder mir die entsprechenden Zitate vor der Veröffentlichung vorgelegt hätte. Es gab vorab einen Mailaustausch (siehe Punkt 3), der sich aber auf etwas ganz anders bezog und mich schon vor der Veröffentlichung daran zweifeln ließ, dass die Ziffern 1 und 2 des Pressekodex Richtschnur des Arbeitens von Andrea Weidemann sind.

Vorgeschichte / Mailaustausch

Für den 1. Dezember 2024 hatte die Initiative „Deggendorf miteinander“ in der Nachbarstadt Plattling eine Buchlesung von Patrik Baab angekündigt und mich gebeten, die Ausführungen des Kollegen wissenschaftlich einzuordnen. Der Titel der Veranstaltung („Wie uns Medien und Lohnschreiber in Kriege treiben“) entsprach dem Untertitel des Buchs „Propaganda-Presse“, das Patrik Baab im Sommer in der Reihe „Hintergrund kompakt“ veröffentlicht hat. Am 27. November erhielt ich folgende Mail:

Sehr geehrter Herr Meyen, in der Hoffnung, dass ich als Mitarbeiterin der Plattlinger Redaktion der Mediengruppe Attenkofer für Sie nicht in die Kategorie „Propaganda-Medium“ falle, hätte ich zu Ihrer Veranstaltungsteilnahme am kommenden Sonntag in Plattling/Niederbayern folgende Fragen: 1. Auf der Suche nach näheren Informationen zu Ihrer Person habe ich mehrfach gelesen, dass Sie der Ansicht sind, dass die (Leit-)Medien bewusst auf die Gesellschaft Einfluss nehmen, also manipulieren. Welche Belege haben Sie dafür? Und: Gilt das Ihrer Ansicht nach für alle Medien? Und für alle Themenbereiche? 2. Auch haben Sie sich kritisch zu journalistischen Faktencheckern geäußert und Sie als Propagandamaschinen bezeichnet. Heißt das, dass auch Medien wie z.B. Correctiv Ihrer Meinung nach nicht glaubwürdig sind? 3. Wenn man heute von Medien spricht, muss man vor allem das Internet im Blick behalten. Ist es nicht so, dass gerade dort ungefilterte (Falsch-)Informationen verbreitet werden? Für eine zeitnahe Rückmeldung wäre ich Ihnen sehr dankbar. Mit besten Grüßen, Andrea Weidemann, Redaktionsleitung Plattling-Deggendorf-Osterhofen

Eine solche Beschwerde ist nicht der Ort, sich im Detail mit diesen Fragen auseinanderzusetzen. Ich will deshalb nur darauf hinweisen, dass es hier schlicht keine vernünftigen Antworten gab. Frage 1 beschreibt gewissermaßen die Geschäftsgrundlage von Journalismus und Medienforschung. Wenn man nicht von Wirkungen ausgehen würde, könnten sich beide Berufsgruppen die Arbeit sparen. Zum Thema „Glaubwürdigkeit der Medien“ (Frage 2) habe ich mich 2001 habilitiert und schon seinerzeit darauf hingewiesen, dass es sich hierbei um keine sinnvolle Kategorie für die Bewertung journalistischer Leistungen handelt. Frage 3 ist suggestiv und so allgemein formuliert, dass eigentlich nur ein „Ja“ möglich ist. Ich habe deshalb am nächsten Morgen eher ironisch geantwortet und die Kollegin zugleich an die Berufstugenden erinnert:

Was soll ich dazu sagen, liebe Andrea Weidemann? Sie finden im Internet komische Sachen über mich und fragen dann, ob dort Falschinfos verbreitet werden. Am besten (das ist ja auch das Credo von Patrik Baab): Sie kommen am Sonntag und machen sich selbst ein Bild. Bis dahin mit den besten Grüßen

Antwort:

Sehr geehrter Herr Meyen, natürlich werde ich am Sonntag anwesend sein. Trotzdem schade, dass sie auf meine Fragen nicht antworten. Ich habe keine „komischen Sachen“ gelesen, sondern konkrete Aussagen von Ihnen zitiert. Darf ich noch mit einer Stellungnahme rechnen?

Frau Weidemann war dann nicht bei der Veranstaltung, hat aber vorab den Artikel veröffentlicht, über den ich mich hier beschwere.

Falschzitate

Beide Zitate befinden sich im vierten Absatz des Artikels, der offensichtlich darauf abzielt, ein „Porträt“ von Michael Meyen zu liefern. Dass mein Leben und mehr als 20 Jahre auf einer Professur für Kommunikationswissenschaft an der LMU München dabei auf die beiden Ausgaben der Wochenzeitung Demokratischer Widerstand (DW) reduziert werden, in denen ich als einer von vier „Herausgebern“ genannt werde, mag schlechter Stil sein. Wenn allerdings mit Anführungszeichen (also als wörtliches Zitat markiert) behauptet wird, ich hätte Deutschland als „Spritzenmörder-Diktatur“ bezeichnet, hört der Spaß auf. Ich habe im März 2002 einen Eid auf die bayerische Verfassung geschworen und würde mich mit einer solchen Aussage selbst ins Abseits stellen und meine berufliche Zukunft aufs Spiel setzen. Dazu kommt, dass der Plattlinger Anzeiger in einer Region erscheint, die seit mehr als dreieinhalb Jahren meine Wahlheimat ist. Eine solche Falschberichterstattung ist so geeignet, meine Reputation auch über mein berufliches Wirken hinaus nachhaltig zu beschädigen.

Das gilt so in etwas abgeschwächter Form auch für das zweite Zitat. Nach einer Zusammenfassung zum Wirken besagter Wochenzeitung folgt „Meyens Meinung“, wieder in Anführungszeichen und mir damit wortwörtlich in den Mund gelegt: „Die Medien haben sich der Propaganda der NATO vollumfänglich unterworfen.“

Ich kann nur mutmaßen, von wem beide Zitate stammen. „Propaganda der NATO“ ist nicht mein Thema, Pauschalisierungen wie „die Medien“ liegen mir fern, und ich würde den Teufel tun, die Bundesrepublik Deutschland als „Diktatur“ zu bezeichnen oder das Wort „Spritzenmörder“ in den Mund zu nehmen (wie auch das Wort „vollumfänglich“, aber das nur am Rande). Falls beide Zitate im DW gestanden haben sollten: Ich habe meine „Beziehung“ zu dieser Wochenzeitung in einem Buch behandelt (Wie ich meine Uni verlor, 2023) und außerdem eine Stellungnahme veröffentlicht (In eigener Sache, 9. Mai 2024).

Dort steht auch, dass ich gegen die Disziplinarstrafe klage, von der Andrea Weidemann zu berichten weiß (verhängt allerdings nicht „von der LMU“, sondern von der Landesanwaltschaft, einer internen Ermittlungsbehörde). Das Verfahren läuft noch. Die Kürzung der „Bezüge um zehn Prozent“ ist folglich ausgesetzt. Ich könnte mich hier also auch wegen eines Verstoßes gegen Ziffer 13 beschweren.

Zusammengefasst: Andrea Weidemann zielt mit ihrem Text darauf ab, meine Ehre zu verletzen, meine Reputation in Frage zu stellen und die Leser ihrer Zeitung so davon abzuhalten, die Lesung von Patrik Baab am folgenden Tag zu besuchen. Die Autorin legt mir dazu zwei Zitate in den Mund, die nicht von mir stammen. Statt diese Zitate von mir bestätigen zu lassen, schickt sie in einer Mail das, was sie offenbar unter „kritischen Fragen“ versteht (Überschrift des Artikels), und wundert sich dann auch noch, dass es darauf keine Antworten gibt. Der Beitrag verstößt gegen die Ziffern 1, 2 und 9 des Pressekodex und würde auch bei Ziffer 13 einer näheren Prüfung nicht standhalten.

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How and Why I found Nostr?

I teach contract drafting. That is who I am.

To teach the subject I maintained few websites through self-hosted Wordpress. I faced numerous challenges despite spending money on hosting, domain and whatnot. I do not have any technical background. So, you can understand my frustration when my websites kept disappearing due to hacking. I always put a brave face and started afresh.

I used Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Obsidian to draft my posts and lessons. So, I had some backups. Thankfully, I also did post some of the training sessions on my youtube channel. Checkout my previous post for link to the Youtube Playlist.

Since, I teach for free, every time my websites were hacked, it pained me to see the bad side of human race. I was not hurting anyone, spending my own money, still someone unknown to me, for whatever reasons, could stop my mission.

I started empathising with the belief in the internet being dysfunctional and still being beyond reach of common man.

Then I found some hope, when around a year or so earlier, I found Anytype. A simple app, the everything app, which promises anonymity, security from data breach, and a promise to share ones thoughts publicly with the others soon via web. Although some of its features (e.g. option to self host) are little bit technical for me, I still have high hopes. It is similar to Obsidian, yet way more than that.

I could use either Obsidian or Anytype for writing and publishing my data on web. So, I recently surrendered to the idea of using one of Obsidian's plugins to publish my content. These provide the option to publish your obsidian notes on web through sub-domain. One that I used before was Obsius Plugin.

But, secretly I also wished want more.

I wished to maintain my same anonymous profile I have on Telegram. I have a dedicated student base on Telegram. So, I wanted them to easily find me or atleast my content on a new platform.

I also wanted to stop spending more money, or at least save some by spending less.

And, voila!

I came across Nostr unexpectedly through Obsidian and found a Plugin Nostr Writer by James.

I was looking for a simple method to host my blog posts and lessons on contract drafting. And, I found much more....

If you have some other compelling reasons, as Marc, do read his piece on why he is on Nostr - Why I'm on Nostr?)

What did I find?

After going through the Nostr Writer](https://github.com/jamesmagoo/nostr-writer) documentation on Github, I searched for Nostr and found NOSTR.COM.

As expected, it took me some time to understand the concepts of Public and Private Keys, Clients, Relays and so on. But, within 2-3 days, I found that this was just a SMALL TIP of a HUGE ICEBERG, yet to be show it's full potential.

My most sincere thank you to its creator, and to people who spend time explaining it and making it AWESOME.

NOSTR's CONCEPTS

If you want to READ ABOUT NOSTR's CONCEPTS, you can go through the following:

1. Intro by Nostr's founder-FLATJAF
2. NOSTR Website
3. NOSTR Guide

I also went through almost each and every youtube video I could find on Nostr onboarding and much more. Although, these are very few, I found each one of them to be very useful. I have listed some of these below.

Nostr Onboarding videos

My most sincere thank you to each of the creators (), who took time to explain the onabording by various methods.

1. By Ares - how to get started with Nostr on mobile - 3 minutes approx
2. By Castig- How to get started on Nostr - 7 minutes approx
3. By Max Demarco- Create your Nostr Account- Beginnner Tutorial - 18 minutes approx
4. By Nostr World - Nostr for Beginners w/ Derek Ross - 37 minutes approx
5. By 88 Sats Radio- how to get started on Nostr - 48 minutes approx

I suggest every beginner must watch all of these videos, create as many accounts you need, and do it until you understand the whole Idea.

This is just the beginning of what to come. So, do not stop using Nostr. In fact refer to friends and family and ask them to join.

Bonus of Nostr

You can get paid in Bitcoins! Without spending a dime!!

Yes, you read it correct.

All you need to do is have a lighting wallet.

I leave it to you explore for now. I am still reviewing the payment structure. So, I will write about how to use this feature later.

Meanwhile I suggest, you go through BTC Session's Youtube channel to learn more about bitcoins, wallets, zaps/sats, lighting, etc.

What else do you need?

Pretty much you have the basics if you did everything suggested above.

If you have a question, you can ask someone within any of the Nostr Clients.

NOSTR CLIENTS

I am experimenting with following Nostr Clients (apps to read your notes, pictures, and long form content) on my apple devices on web.

Damus Primal Yakihonne

NOSTR APPSTORE

You can find many more clients at

GetAlby's App Store Nostr App Store 1 Nostr App Store 2

So, Good luck to you and Happy Nostring

Only the Human Imagination is the limit of what you can do with Nostr

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Bitcoin: Um sistema de dinheiro eletrônico direto entre pessoas.

Satoshi Nakamoto
satoshin@gmx.com
www.bitcoin.org

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Resumo

O Bitcoin é uma forma de dinheiro digital que permite pagamentos diretos entre pessoas, sem a necessidade de um banco ou instituição financeira. Ele resolve um problema chamado gasto duplo, que ocorre quando alguém tenta gastar o mesmo dinheiro duas vezes. Para evitar isso, o Bitcoin usa uma rede descentralizada onde todos trabalham juntos para verificar e registrar as transações.

As transações são registradas em um livro público chamado blockchain, protegido por uma técnica chamada Prova de Trabalho. Essa técnica cria uma cadeia de registros que não pode ser alterada sem refazer todo o trabalho já feito. Essa cadeia é mantida pelos computadores que participam da rede, e a mais longa é considerada a verdadeira.

Enquanto a maior parte do poder computacional da rede for controlada por participantes honestos, o sistema continuará funcionando de forma segura. A rede é flexível, permitindo que qualquer pessoa entre ou saia a qualquer momento, sempre confiando na cadeia mais longa como prova do que aconteceu.

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1. Introdução

Hoje, quase todos os pagamentos feitos pela internet dependem de bancos ou empresas como processadores de pagamento (cartões de crédito, por exemplo) para funcionar. Embora esse sistema seja útil, ele tem problemas importantes porque é baseado em confiança.

Primeiro, essas empresas podem reverter pagamentos, o que é útil em caso de erros, mas cria custos e incertezas. Isso faz com que pequenas transações, como pagar centavos por um serviço, se tornem inviáveis. Além disso, os comerciantes são obrigados a desconfiar dos clientes, pedindo informações extras e aceitando fraudes como algo inevitável.

Esses problemas não existem no dinheiro físico, como o papel-moeda, onde o pagamento é final e direto entre as partes. No entanto, não temos como enviar dinheiro físico pela internet sem depender de um intermediário confiável.

O que precisamos é de um sistema de pagamento eletrônico baseado em provas matemáticas, não em confiança. Esse sistema permitiria que qualquer pessoa enviasse dinheiro diretamente para outra, sem depender de bancos ou processadores de pagamento. Além disso, as transações seriam irreversíveis, protegendo vendedores contra fraudes, mas mantendo a possibilidade de soluções para disputas legítimas.

Neste documento, apresentamos o Bitcoin, que resolve o problema do gasto duplo usando uma rede descentralizada. Essa rede cria um registro público e protegido por cálculos matemáticos, que garante a ordem das transações. Enquanto a maior parte da rede for controlada por pessoas honestas, o sistema será seguro contra ataques.

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2. Transações

Para entender como funciona o Bitcoin, é importante saber como as transações são realizadas. Imagine que você quer transferir uma "moeda digital" para outra pessoa. No sistema do Bitcoin, essa "moeda" é representada por uma sequência de registros que mostram quem é o atual dono. Para transferi-la, você adiciona um novo registro comprovando que agora ela pertence ao próximo dono. Esse registro é protegido por um tipo especial de assinatura digital.

O que é uma assinatura digital?

Uma assinatura digital é como uma senha secreta, mas muito mais segura. No Bitcoin, cada usuário tem duas chaves: uma "chave privada", que é secreta e serve para criar a assinatura, e uma "chave pública", que pode ser compartilhada com todos e é usada para verificar se a assinatura é válida. Quando você transfere uma moeda, usa sua chave privada para assinar a transação, provando que você é o dono. A próxima pessoa pode usar sua chave pública para confirmar isso.

Como funciona na prática?

Cada "moeda" no Bitcoin é, na verdade, uma cadeia de assinaturas digitais. Vamos imaginar o seguinte cenário:

1. A moeda está com o Dono 0 (você). Para transferi-la ao Dono 1, você assina digitalmente a transação com sua chave privada. Essa assinatura inclui o código da transação anterior (chamado de "hash") e a chave pública do Dono 1.
2. Quando o Dono 1 quiser transferir a moeda ao Dono 2, ele assinará a transação seguinte com sua própria chave privada, incluindo também o hash da transação anterior e a chave pública do Dono 2.
3. Esse processo continua, formando uma "cadeia" de transações. Qualquer pessoa pode verificar essa cadeia para confirmar quem é o atual dono da moeda.

Resolvendo o problema do gasto duplo

Um grande desafio com moedas digitais é o "gasto duplo", que é quando uma mesma moeda é usada em mais de uma transação. Para evitar isso, muitos sistemas antigos dependiam de uma entidade central confiável, como uma casa da moeda, que verificava todas as transações. No entanto, isso criava um ponto único de falha e centralizava o controle do dinheiro.

O Bitcoin resolve esse problema de forma inovadora: ele usa uma rede descentralizada onde todos os participantes (os "nós") têm acesso a um registro completo de todas as transações. Cada nó verifica se as transações são válidas e se a moeda não foi gasta duas vezes. Quando a maioria dos nós concorda com a validade de uma transação, ela é registrada permanentemente na blockchain.

Por que isso é importante?

Essa solução elimina a necessidade de confiar em uma única entidade para gerenciar o dinheiro, permitindo que qualquer pessoa no mundo use o Bitcoin sem precisar de permissão de terceiros. Além disso, ela garante que o sistema seja seguro e resistente a fraudes.

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3. Servidor Timestamp

Para assegurar que as transações sejam realizadas de forma segura e transparente, o sistema Bitcoin utiliza algo chamado de "servidor de registro de tempo" (timestamp). Esse servidor funciona como um registro público que organiza as transações em uma ordem específica.

Ele faz isso agrupando várias transações em blocos e criando um código único chamado "hash". Esse hash é como uma impressão digital que representa todo o conteúdo do bloco. O hash de cada bloco é amplamente divulgado, como se fosse publicado em um jornal ou em um fórum público.

Esse processo garante que cada bloco de transações tenha um registro de quando foi criado e que ele existia naquele momento. Além disso, cada novo bloco criado contém o hash do bloco anterior, formando uma cadeia contínua de blocos conectados — conhecida como blockchain.

Com isso, se alguém tentar alterar qualquer informação em um bloco anterior, o hash desse bloco mudará e não corresponderá ao hash armazenado no bloco seguinte. Essa característica torna a cadeia muito segura, pois qualquer tentativa de fraude seria imediatamente detectada.

O sistema de timestamps é essencial para provar a ordem cronológica das transações e garantir que cada uma delas seja única e autêntica. Dessa forma, ele reforça a segurança e a confiança na rede Bitcoin.

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4. Prova-de-Trabalho

Para implementar o registro de tempo distribuído no sistema Bitcoin, utilizamos um mecanismo chamado prova-de-trabalho. Esse sistema é semelhante ao Hashcash, desenvolvido por Adam Back, e baseia-se na criação de um código único, o "hash", por meio de um processo computacionalmente exigente.

A prova-de-trabalho envolve encontrar um valor especial que, quando processado junto com as informações do bloco, gere um hash que comece com uma quantidade específica de zeros. Esse valor especial é chamado de "nonce". Encontrar o nonce correto exige um esforço significativo do computador, porque envolve tentativas repetidas até que a condição seja satisfeita.

Esse processo é importante porque torna extremamente difícil alterar qualquer informação registrada em um bloco. Se alguém tentar mudar algo em um bloco, seria necessário refazer o trabalho de computação não apenas para aquele bloco, mas também para todos os blocos que vêm depois dele. Isso garante a segurança e a imutabilidade da blockchain.

A prova-de-trabalho também resolve o problema de decidir qual cadeia de blocos é a válida quando há múltiplas cadeias competindo. A decisão é feita pela cadeia mais longa, pois ela representa o maior esforço computacional já realizado. Isso impede que qualquer indivíduo ou grupo controle a rede, desde que a maioria do poder de processamento seja mantida por participantes honestos.

Para garantir que o sistema permaneça eficiente e equilibrado, a dificuldade da prova-de-trabalho é ajustada automaticamente ao longo do tempo. Se novos blocos estiverem sendo gerados rapidamente, a dificuldade aumenta; se estiverem sendo gerados muito lentamente, a dificuldade diminui. Esse ajuste assegura que novos blocos sejam criados aproximadamente a cada 10 minutos, mantendo o sistema estável e funcional.

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5. Rede

A rede Bitcoin é o coração do sistema e funciona de maneira distribuída, conectando vários participantes (ou nós) para garantir o registro e a validação das transações. Os passos para operar essa rede são:

1. Transmissão de Transações: Quando alguém realiza uma nova transação, ela é enviada para todos os nós da rede. Isso é feito para garantir que todos estejam cientes da operação e possam validá-la.

2. Coleta de Transações em Blocos: Cada nó agrupa as novas transações recebidas em um "bloco". Este bloco será preparado para ser adicionado à cadeia de blocos (a blockchain).

3. Prova-de-Trabalho: Os nós competem para resolver a prova-de-trabalho do bloco, utilizando poder computacional para encontrar um hash válido. Esse processo é como resolver um quebra-cabeça matemático difícil.

4. Envio do Bloco Resolvido: Quando um nó encontra a solução para o bloco (a prova-de-trabalho), ele compartilha esse bloco com todos os outros nós na rede.

5. Validação do Bloco: Cada nó verifica o bloco recebido para garantir que todas as transações nele contidas sejam válidas e que nenhuma moeda tenha sido gasta duas vezes. Apenas blocos válidos são aceitos.

6. Construção do Próximo Bloco: Os nós que aceitaram o bloco começam a trabalhar na criação do próximo bloco, utilizando o hash do bloco aceito como base (hash anterior). Isso mantém a continuidade da cadeia.

Resolução de Conflitos e Escolha da Cadeia Mais Longa

Os nós sempre priorizam a cadeia mais longa, pois ela representa o maior esforço computacional já realizado, garantindo maior segurança. Se dois blocos diferentes forem compartilhados simultaneamente, os nós trabalharão no primeiro bloco recebido, mas guardarão o outro como uma alternativa. Caso o segundo bloco eventualmente forme uma cadeia mais longa (ou seja, tenha mais blocos subsequentes), os nós mudarão para essa nova cadeia.

Tolerância a Falhas

A rede é robusta e pode lidar com mensagens que não chegam a todos os nós. Uma transação não precisa alcançar todos os nós de imediato; basta que chegue a um número suficiente deles para ser incluída em um bloco. Da mesma forma, se um nó não receber um bloco em tempo hábil, ele pode solicitá-lo ao perceber que está faltando quando o próximo bloco é recebido.

Esse mecanismo descentralizado permite que a rede Bitcoin funcione de maneira segura, confiável e resiliente, sem depender de uma autoridade central.

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6. Incentivo

O incentivo é um dos pilares fundamentais que sustenta o funcionamento da rede Bitcoin, garantindo que os participantes (nós) continuem operando de forma honesta e contribuindo com recursos computacionais. Ele é estruturado em duas partes principais: a recompensa por mineração e as taxas de transação.

Recompensa por Mineração

Por convenção, o primeiro registro em cada bloco é uma transação especial que cria novas moedas e as atribui ao criador do bloco. Essa recompensa incentiva os mineradores a dedicarem poder computacional para apoiar a rede. Como não há uma autoridade central para emitir moedas, essa é a maneira pela qual novas moedas entram em circulação. Esse processo pode ser comparado ao trabalho de garimpeiros, que utilizam recursos para colocar mais ouro em circulação. No caso do Bitcoin, o "recurso" consiste no tempo de CPU e na energia elétrica consumida para resolver a prova-de-trabalho.

Taxas de Transação

Além da recompensa por mineração, os mineradores também podem ser incentivados pelas taxas de transação. Se uma transação utiliza menos valor de saída do que o valor de entrada, a diferença é tratada como uma taxa, que é adicionada à recompensa do bloco contendo essa transação. Com o passar do tempo e à medida que o número de moedas em circulação atinge o limite predeterminado, essas taxas de transação se tornam a principal fonte de incentivo, substituindo gradualmente a emissão de novas moedas. Isso permite que o sistema opere sem inflação, uma vez que o número total de moedas permanece fixo.

Incentivo à Honestidade

O design do incentivo também busca garantir que os participantes da rede mantenham um comportamento honesto. Para um atacante que consiga reunir mais poder computacional do que o restante da rede, ele enfrentaria duas escolhas:

1. Usar esse poder para fraudar o sistema, como reverter transações e roubar pagamentos.
2. Seguir as regras do sistema, criando novos blocos e recebendo recompensas legítimas.

A lógica econômica favorece a segunda opção, pois um comportamento desonesto prejudicaria a confiança no sistema, diminuindo o valor de todas as moedas, incluindo aquelas que o próprio atacante possui. Jogar dentro das regras não apenas maximiza o retorno financeiro, mas também preserva a validade e a integridade do sistema.

Esse mecanismo garante que os incentivos econômicos estejam alinhados com o objetivo de manter a rede segura, descentralizada e funcional ao longo do tempo.

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7. Recuperação do Espaço em Disco

Depois que uma moeda passa a estar protegida por muitos blocos na cadeia, as informações sobre as transações antigas que a geraram podem ser descartadas para economizar espaço em disco. Para que isso seja possível sem comprometer a segurança, as transações são organizadas em uma estrutura chamada "árvore de Merkle". Essa árvore funciona como um resumo das transações: em vez de armazenar todas elas, guarda apenas um "hash raiz", que é como uma assinatura compacta que representa todo o grupo de transações.

Os blocos antigos podem, então, ser simplificados, removendo as partes desnecessárias dessa árvore. Apenas a raiz do hash precisa ser mantida no cabeçalho do bloco, garantindo que a integridade dos dados seja preservada, mesmo que detalhes específicos sejam descartados.

Para exemplificar: imagine que você tenha vários recibos de compra. Em vez de guardar todos os recibos, você cria um documento e lista apenas o valor total de cada um. Mesmo que os recibos originais sejam descartados, ainda é possível verificar a soma com base nos valores armazenados.

Além disso, o espaço ocupado pelos blocos em si é muito pequeno. Cada bloco sem transações ocupa apenas cerca de 80 bytes. Isso significa que, mesmo com blocos sendo gerados a cada 10 minutos, o crescimento anual em espaço necessário é insignificante: apenas 4,2 MB por ano. Com a capacidade de armazenamento dos computadores crescendo a cada ano, esse espaço continuará sendo trivial, garantindo que a rede possa operar de forma eficiente sem problemas de armazenamento, mesmo a longo prazo.

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8. Verificação de Pagamento Simplificada

É possível confirmar pagamentos sem a necessidade de operar um nó completo da rede. Para isso, o usuário precisa apenas de uma cópia dos cabeçalhos dos blocos da cadeia mais longa (ou seja, a cadeia com maior esforço de trabalho acumulado). Ele pode verificar a validade de uma transação ao consultar os nós da rede até obter a confirmação de que tem a cadeia mais longa. Para isso, utiliza-se o ramo Merkle, que conecta a transação ao bloco em que ela foi registrada.

Entretanto, o método simplificado possui limitações: ele não pode confirmar uma transação isoladamente, mas sim assegurar que ela ocupa um lugar específico na cadeia mais longa. Dessa forma, se um nó da rede aprova a transação, os blocos subsequentes reforçam essa aceitação.

A verificação simplificada é confiável enquanto a maioria dos nós da rede for honesta. Contudo, ela se torna vulnerável caso a rede seja dominada por um invasor. Nesse cenário, um atacante poderia fabricar transações fraudulentas que enganariam o usuário temporariamente até que o invasor obtivesse controle completo da rede.

Uma estratégia para mitigar esse risco é configurar alertas nos softwares de nós completos. Esses alertas identificam blocos inválidos, sugerindo ao usuário baixar o bloco completo para confirmar qualquer inconsistência. Para maior segurança, empresas que realizam pagamentos frequentes podem preferir operar seus próprios nós, reduzindo riscos e permitindo uma verificação mais direta e confiável.

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9. Combinando e Dividindo Valor

No sistema Bitcoin, cada unidade de valor é tratada como uma "moeda" individual, mas gerenciar cada centavo como uma transação separada seria impraticável. Para resolver isso, o Bitcoin permite que valores sejam combinados ou divididos em transações, facilitando pagamentos de qualquer valor.

Entradas e Saídas

Cada transação no Bitcoin é composta por:

• Entradas: Representam os valores recebidos em transações anteriores.
• Saídas: Correspondem aos valores enviados, divididos entre os destinatários e, eventualmente, o troco para o remetente.

Normalmente, uma transação contém:

• Uma única entrada com valor suficiente para cobrir o pagamento.
• Ou várias entradas combinadas para atingir o valor necessário.

O valor total das saídas nunca excede o das entradas, e a diferença (se houver) pode ser retornada ao remetente como troco.

Exemplo Prático

Imagine que você tem duas entradas:

1. 0,03 BTC
2. 0,07 BTC

Se deseja enviar 0,08 BTC para alguém, a transação terá:

• Entrada: As duas entradas combinadas (0,03 + 0,07 BTC = 0,10 BTC).
• Saídas: Uma para o destinatário (0,08 BTC) e outra como troco para você (0,02 BTC).

Essa flexibilidade permite que o sistema funcione sem precisar manipular cada unidade mínima individualmente.

Difusão e Simplificação

A difusão de transações, onde uma depende de várias anteriores e assim por diante, não representa um problema. Não é necessário armazenar ou verificar o histórico completo de uma transação para utilizá-la, já que o registro na blockchain garante sua integridade.

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10. Privacidade

O modelo bancário tradicional oferece um certo nível de privacidade, limitando o acesso às informações financeiras apenas às partes envolvidas e a um terceiro confiável (como bancos ou instituições financeiras). No entanto, o Bitcoin opera de forma diferente, pois todas as transações são publicamente registradas na blockchain. Apesar disso, a privacidade pode ser mantida utilizando chaves públicas anônimas, que desvinculam diretamente as transações das identidades das partes envolvidas.

Fluxo de Informação

• No modelo tradicional, as transações passam por um terceiro confiável que conhece tanto o remetente quanto o destinatário.
• No Bitcoin, as transações são anunciadas publicamente, mas sem revelar diretamente as identidades das partes. Isso é comparável a dados divulgados por bolsas de valores, onde informações como o tempo e o tamanho das negociações (a "fita") são públicas, mas as identidades das partes não.

Protegendo a Privacidade

Para aumentar a privacidade no Bitcoin, são adotadas as seguintes práticas:

1. Chaves Públicas Anônimas: Cada transação utiliza um par de chaves diferentes, dificultando a associação com um proprietário único.
2. Prevenção de Ligação: Ao usar chaves novas para cada transação, reduz-se a possibilidade de links evidentes entre múltiplas transações realizadas pelo mesmo usuário.

Riscos de Ligação

Embora a privacidade seja fortalecida, alguns riscos permanecem:

• Transações multi-entrada podem revelar que todas as entradas pertencem ao mesmo proprietário, caso sejam necessárias para somar o valor total.
• O proprietário da chave pode ser identificado indiretamente por transações anteriores que estejam conectadas.

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11. Cálculos

Imagine que temos um sistema onde as pessoas (ou computadores) competem para adicionar informações novas (blocos) a um grande registro público (a cadeia de blocos ou blockchain). Este registro é como um livro contábil compartilhado, onde todos podem verificar o que está escrito.

Agora, vamos pensar em um cenário: um atacante quer enganar o sistema. Ele quer mudar informações já registradas para beneficiar a si mesmo, por exemplo, desfazendo um pagamento que já fez. Para isso, ele precisa criar uma versão alternativa do livro contábil (a cadeia de blocos dele) e convencer todos os outros participantes de que essa versão é a verdadeira.

Mas isso é extremamente difícil.

Como o Ataque Funciona

Quando um novo bloco é adicionado à cadeia, ele depende de cálculos complexos que levam tempo e esforço. Esses cálculos são como um grande quebra-cabeça que precisa ser resolvido.

• Os “bons jogadores” (nós honestos) estão sempre trabalhando juntos para resolver esses quebra-cabeças e adicionar novos blocos à cadeia verdadeira.
• O atacante, por outro lado, precisa resolver quebra-cabeças sozinho, tentando “alcançar” a cadeia honesta para que sua versão alternativa pareça válida.

Se a cadeia honesta já está vários blocos à frente, o atacante começa em desvantagem, e o sistema está projetado para que a dificuldade de alcançá-los aumente rapidamente.

A Corrida Entre Cadeias

Você pode imaginar isso como uma corrida. A cada bloco novo que os jogadores honestos adicionam à cadeia verdadeira, eles se distanciam mais do atacante. Para vencer, o atacante teria que resolver os quebra-cabeças mais rápido que todos os outros jogadores honestos juntos.

Suponha que:

• A rede honesta tem 80% do poder computacional (ou seja, resolve 8 de cada 10 quebra-cabeças).
• O atacante tem 20% do poder computacional (ou seja, resolve 2 de cada 10 quebra-cabeças).

Cada vez que a rede honesta adiciona um bloco, o atacante tem que "correr atrás" e resolver mais quebra-cabeças para alcançar.

Por Que o Ataque Fica Cada Vez Mais Improvável?

Vamos usar uma fórmula simples para mostrar como as chances de sucesso do atacante diminuem conforme ele precisa "alcançar" mais blocos:

P = (q/p)^z

• q é o poder computacional do atacante (20%, ou 0,2).
• p é o poder computacional da rede honesta (80%, ou 0,8).
• z é a diferença de blocos entre a cadeia honesta e a cadeia do atacante.

Se o atacante está 5 blocos atrás (z = 5):

P = (0,2 / 0,8)^5 = (0,25)^5 = 0,00098, (ou, 0,098%)

Isso significa que o atacante tem menos de 0,1% de chance de sucesso — ou seja, é muito improvável.

Se ele estiver 10 blocos atrás (z = 10):

P = (0,2 / 0,8)^10 = (0,25)^10 = 0,000000095, (ou, 0,0000095%).

Neste caso, as chances de sucesso são praticamente nulas.

Um Exemplo Simples

Se você jogar uma moeda, a chance de cair “cara” é de 50%. Mas se precisar de 10 caras seguidas, sua chance já é bem menor. Se precisar de 20 caras seguidas, é quase impossível.

No caso do Bitcoin, o atacante precisa de muito mais do que 20 caras seguidas. Ele precisa resolver quebra-cabeças extremamente difíceis e alcançar os jogadores honestos que estão sempre à frente. Isso faz com que o ataque seja inviável na prática.

Por Que Tudo Isso é Seguro?

• A probabilidade de sucesso do atacante diminui exponencialmente. Isso significa que, quanto mais tempo passa, menor é a chance de ele conseguir enganar o sistema.
• A cadeia verdadeira (honesta) está protegida pela força da rede. Cada novo bloco que os jogadores honestos adicionam à cadeia torna mais difícil para o atacante alcançar.

E Se o Atacante Tentar Continuar?

O atacante poderia continuar tentando indefinidamente, mas ele estaria gastando muito tempo e energia sem conseguir nada. Enquanto isso, os jogadores honestos estão sempre adicionando novos blocos, tornando o trabalho do atacante ainda mais inútil.

Assim, o sistema garante que a cadeia verdadeira seja extremamente segura e que ataques sejam, na prática, impossíveis de ter sucesso.

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12. Conclusão

Propusemos um sistema de transações eletrônicas que elimina a necessidade de confiança, baseando-se em assinaturas digitais e em uma rede peer-to-peer que utiliza prova de trabalho. Isso resolve o problema do gasto duplo, criando um histórico público de transações imutável, desde que a maioria do poder computacional permaneça sob controle dos participantes honestos. A rede funciona de forma simples e descentralizada, com nós independentes que não precisam de identificação ou coordenação direta. Eles entram e saem livremente, aceitando a cadeia de prova de trabalho como registro do que ocorreu durante sua ausência. As decisões são tomadas por meio do poder de CPU, validando blocos legítimos, estendendo a cadeia e rejeitando os inválidos. Com este mecanismo de consenso, todas as regras e incentivos necessários para o funcionamento seguro e eficiente do sistema são garantidos.

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เบื้องหลังแผนจากแล็บสู่กลยุทธ์ครอบคลุมตลาด ปี 2023 Perfect Day ขายแบรนด์ฝั่งผู้บริโภคของตน (เช่น The Urgent Company) ให้กับ Superlatus เพื่อโฟกัสเฉพาะ B2B (Business to Business) กลยุทธ์นี้คือการ “เป็นเจ้าของวัตถุดิบ” และปล่อยให้แบรนด์ต่าง ๆ ในตลาดมาเป็นลูกค้า แปลว่าในอนาคต นม ไอศกรีม หรือโปรตีนบาร์ที่คุณกินในทุกวันนี้อาจใช้เวย์โปรตีนจาก GMO โดยที่คุณไม่รู้ตัวก็ได้ จุดนี้หละครับสำคัญ วันไหนนะที่จะมาถึงบ้านเรา

การเข้ายึดครองตลาดไม่ต้องใช้ชื่อ Perfect Day ก็ได้... แค่ฝังมันไว้ในวัตถุดิบ แล้วส่งออกไปยังโรงงานอุตสาหกรรมอาหารทั้งโลก ควบคุมอยู่เบื้องหลังเป็นกระดูกสันหลังที่สำคัญต่อการเคลื่อนที่ไปโดยปริยาย

ทั้งนี้เพราะ Perfect Day มีพันธมิตรมากมาย ไม่ว่าจะเป็น Unilever / Nestlé / Mars / Bel Group / Coolhaus / Very Dairy / Ice Age! / Strive Nutrition และอื่นๆอีกมากมาย

ที่น่าสนใจคือ มีหลักฐานชัดเจนว่า Nestlé ได้ร่วมมือกับ Perfect Day ในการพัฒนาผลิตภัณฑ์นมที่ปราศจากสัตว์ โดยใช้เวย์โปรตีนที่ผลิตจากกระบวนการ precision fermentation ของ Perfect Day

ความร่วมมือระหว่าง Nestlé และ Perfect Day เกิดขึ้นในเดือนกันยายน 2022 โดย Nestlé ได้ประกาศความร่วมมือกับ Perfect Day เพื่อพัฒนาผลิตภัณฑ์นมที่ปราศจากสัตว์ โดยใช้เวย์โปรตีนที่ผลิตจากจุลินทรีย์ที่ได้รับการดัดแปลงพันธุกรรม ​ผลิตภัณฑ์ที่พัฒนาขึ้น ได้แก่ เครื่องดื่มนมพร้อมดื่ม (RTD) รสช็อกโกแลตและรสดั้งเดิม ภายใต้ชื่อแบรนด์ Cowabunga ซึ่งวางจำหน่ายในร้าน Safeway บางแห่งในแคลิฟอร์เนีย ​Green Queen ความร่วมมือนี้เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของโครงการ R+D Accelerator ของ Nestlé ในสหรัฐอเมริกา ซึ่งมุ่งเน้นการพัฒนาและทดสอบผลิตภัณฑ์ใหม่ๆ อย่างรวดเร็ว ​

Nestlé ได้ร่วมมือกับ Perfect Day ในการพัฒนาผลิตภัณฑ์นมที่ปราศจากสัตว์ โดยใช้เวย์โปรตีนที่ผลิตจากกระบวนการ precision fermentation ซึ่งเป็นการตอบสนองต่อความต้องการของผู้บริโภคที่มองหาทางเลือกที่ยั่งยืนและเป็นมิตรต่อสิ่งแวดล้อม

​ณ เดือนมกราคม 2025 บริษัท Perfect Day มีรายได้ประจำปีในปี 2024 Perfect Day มีรายได้รวมประมาณ 35 ล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐ ​มูลค่าบริษัทจากการระดมทุนรอบล่าสุดในเดือนมกราคม 2024 ทำให้บริษัทมีมูลค่าประเมินอยู่ที่ 1.6 พันล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐ

#pirateketo #กูต้องรู้มั๊ย #ม้วนหางสิลูก

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直车对横车 的概念

顺炮直车对横车：红方出直车（车一平二），黑方出横车（车 9 进 1），这是顺炮布局中常见的一种变化。红方直车可以快速出动，威胁黑方右翼，黑方横车则可以灵活调动，根据局势选择进攻或防守的方向。后续可能会出现红方进车过河压马，黑方出炮封车等变化，双方展开激烈的争夺。

顺炮直车对横车布局体系主要有以下分类：

1. 古典攻法
   • 顺炮过河车对横车：红车一平二后车二进六过河，以强硬攻势迅速压制黑方阵营。
   • 顺炮缓补士对横车：红出直车后不急于补士（士四进五缓出） ，依黑方行棋灵活选择攻防策略。
   • 顺炮跳边马对横车：红马八进九上边马，平炮通车平衡两翼子力，防止黑卒3进1争先，着法稳健。
2. “胡氏双正马”攻法
   • 顺炮直车进三兵对横车挺3卒：红进三兵、黑挺3卒形成牵制，红可借马三进四等手段跃马进攻。
   • 顺炮直车进三兵对横车跳边马：红进三兵后，针对黑边马位置，以炮八平七等手段威胁黑方马获取局面优势。
   • 顺炮直车进七兵对横车：红进七兵，黑车9平4后，红可选择车二进四巡河或车二进六过河等不同进攻战术。
   • 顺炮直车“两头蛇”对双横车：红兵三进一、兵七进一构成“两头蛇”阵，与黑方双横车激烈争夺，红借双兵推进掌控空间，黑寻机反击。
3. 其他常见变化
   • 正马三兵与黑右肋车的攻防对抗；正马应对黑挺3卒的局面变化。
   • 正马三兵对阵黑肋车边马；“两头蛇”阵势迎战黑双横车的局势博弈。
   • 正马三兵对黑方马后藏车；“两头蛇”对黑正马边炮的局势发展。
   • 红方正马左士应对黑右肋车；红方采用巡河车、五六炮的布局变化，以及双正马进七兵分别对黑正马、右肋车的局面策略 。

以下按照天天象棋棋谱整理的8种变化，这些变化有些大同小异。 最后都类似。

车二进六的变化（82）

双正马三兵 变化（2202）

兵三进一 （473）

马八进九 （179）

红正马五六炮式（171）

兵七进一 （74）

红正马巡河车式（73）

士四进五（55）

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Para esse exemplo iremos usar: | Nome | Imagem | Descrição | | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Raspberry PI B+ | | Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) 64-bit a 1.4GHz e 1 GB de SDRAM LPDDR2, | | Pen drive | | 16Gb |

Recomendo que use o Ubuntu Server para essa instalação. Você pode baixar o Ubuntu para Raspberry Pi aqui. O passo a passo para a instalação do Ubuntu no Raspberry Pi está disponível aqui. Não instale um desktop (como xubuntu, lubuntu, xfce, etc.).

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Passo 1: Atualizar o Sistema 🖥️

Primeiro, atualize seu sistema e instale o Tor:

bash apt update apt install tor

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Passo 2: Criar o Arquivo de Serviço nrs.service 🔧

Crie o arquivo de serviço que vai gerenciar o servidor Nostr. Você pode fazer isso com o seguinte conteúdo:

```unit [Unit] Description=Nostr Relay Server Service After=network.target

[Service] Type=simple WorkingDirectory=/opt/nrs ExecStart=/opt/nrs/nrs-arm64 Restart=on-failure

[Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target ```

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Passo 3: Baixar o Binário do Nostr 🚀

Baixe o binário mais recente do Nostr aqui no GitHub.

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Passo 4: Criar as Pastas Necessárias 📂

Agora, crie as pastas para o aplicativo e o pendrive:

bash mkdir -p /opt/nrs /mnt/edriver

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Passo 5: Listar os Dispositivos Conectados 🔌

Para saber qual dispositivo você vai usar, liste todos os dispositivos conectados:

bash lsblk

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Passo 6: Formatando o Pendrive 💾

Escolha o pendrive correto (por exemplo, /dev/sda) e formate-o:

bash mkfs.vfat /dev/sda

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Passo 7: Montar o Pendrive 💻

Monte o pendrive na pasta /mnt/edriver:

bash mount /dev/sda /mnt/edriver

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Passo 8: Verificar UUID dos Dispositivos 📋

Para garantir que o sistema monte o pendrive automaticamente, liste os UUID dos dispositivos conectados:

bash blkid

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Passo 9: Alterar o fstab para Montar o Pendrive Automáticamente 📝

Abra o arquivo /etc/fstab e adicione uma linha para o pendrive, com o UUID que você obteve no passo anterior. A linha deve ficar assim:

fstab UUID=9c9008f8-f852 /mnt/edriver vfat defaults 0 0

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Passo 10: Copiar o Binário para a Pasta Correta 📥

Agora, copie o binário baixado para a pasta /opt/nrs:

bash cp nrs-arm64 /opt/nrs

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Passo 11: Criar o Arquivo de Configuração 🛠️

Crie o arquivo de configuração com o seguinte conteúdo e salve-o em /opt/nrs/config.yaml:

yaml app_env: production info: name: Nostr Relay Server description: Nostr Relay Server pub_key: "" contact: "" url: http://localhost:3334 icon: https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u= https://public.bnbstatic.com/image/cms/crawler/COINCU_NEWS/image-495-1024x569.png base_path: /mnt/edriver negentropy: true

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Passo 12: Copiar o Serviço para o Diretório de Systemd ⚙️

Agora, copie o arquivo nrs.service para o diretório /etc/systemd/system/:

bash cp nrs.service /etc/systemd/system/

Recarregue os serviços e inicie o serviço nrs:

bash systemctl daemon-reload systemctl enable --now nrs.service

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Passo 13: Configurar o Tor 🌐

Abra o arquivo de configuração do Tor /var/lib/tor/torrc e adicione a seguinte linha:

torrc HiddenServiceDir /var/lib/tor/nostr_server/ HiddenServicePort 80 127.0.0.1:3334

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Passo 14: Habilitar e Iniciar o Tor 🧅

Agora, ative e inicie o serviço Tor:

bash systemctl enable --now tor.service

O Tor irá gerar um endereço .onion para o seu servidor Nostr. Você pode encontrá-lo no arquivo /var/lib/tor/nostr_server/hostname.

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Observações ⚠️

• Com essa configuração, os dados serão salvos no pendrive, enquanto o binário ficará no cartão SD do Raspberry Pi.
• O endereço .onion do seu servidor Nostr será algo como: ws://y3t5t5wgwjif<exemplo>h42zy7ih6iwbyd.onion.

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Agora, seu servidor Nostr deve estar configurado e funcionando com Tor! 🥳

Se este artigo e as informações aqui contidas forem úteis para você, convidamos a considerar uma doação ao autor como forma de reconhecimento e incentivo à produção de novos conteúdos.

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https://youtu.be/qK7ffYzxiiQ

Resolvr was recently featured in The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative's educational video series on insurance digitization and cross-border payments. With over a century of history educating insurance professionals, The Institutes has established itself as the premier knowledge resource in risk management and insurance. And its RiskStream Collaborative non-profit serves as the industry's largest enterprise-level technology consortium focused on streamlining insurance processes through innovative solutions.

Resolvr's co-founders, Aaron Daniel and Dave Schwab, were joined by industry experts Lizzy Eisenberg from Lightspark and Austin Cornell from Zero Hash to discuss how Bitcoin and the Lightning Network are transforming global insurance payments operations.

Watch the video to learn how Resolvr is leveraging these real-time digital settlement networks to solve significant inefficiencies in today's insurance payment ecosystem - from the months-long settlement times that trap billions in value, to the manual reconciliation processes costing the industry nearly £1 billion annually at Lloyd's of London alone.

We're grateful to RiskStream Collaborative for showcasing these transformative technologies and emphasizing the importance of combining specialized insurance-native interfaces with powerful payment infrastructure to solve industry-specific challenges.

For more information about how Resolvr can help your organization streamline premium processing and payments, contact us today.

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Black Locust can grow up to 170 ft tall

Grows 3-4 ft. per year

Native to North America

Cold hardy in zones 3 to 8

Firewood

• BLT wood, on a pound for pound basis is roughly half that of Anthracite Coal
• Since its growth is fast, firewood can be plentiful

Timber

• Rot resistant due to a naturally produced robinin in the wood
  • 100 year life span in full soil contact! (better than cedar performance)
  • Fence posts
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor decking
• Sustainable due to its fast growth and spread
  • Can be coppiced (cut to the ground)
  • Can be pollarded (cut above ground)
• Its dense wood makes durable tool handles, boxes (tool), and furniture
  • The wood is tougher than hickory, which is tougher than hard maple, which is tougher than oak.
  • A very low rate of expansion and contraction
  • Hardwood flooring
  • The highest tensile beam strength of any American tree
• The wood is beautiful

Legume

• Nitrogen fixer
  • Fixes the same amount of nitrogen per acre as is needed for 200-bushel/acre corn
  • Black walnuts inter-planted with locust as “nurse” trees were shown to rapidly increase their growth [[Clark, Paul M., and Robert D. Williams. (1978) Black walnut growth increased when interplanted with nitrogen-fixing shrubs and trees. Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science, vol. 88, pp. 88-91.]]

Bees

• The edible flower clusters are also a top food source for honey bees

Shade Provider

• Its light, airy overstory provides dappled shade
  • Planted on the west side of a garden it provides relief during the hottest part of the day
  • (nitrogen provider)
  • Planted on the west side of a house, its quick growth soon shades that side from the sun

Wind-break

• Fast growth plus it's feathery foliage reduces wind for animals, crops, and shelters

Fodder

• Over 20% crude protein
• 4.1 kcal/g of energy
• Baertsche, S.R, M.T. Yokoyama, and J.W. Hanover (1986) Short rotation, hardwood tree biomass as potential ruminant feed-chemical composition, nylon bag ruminal degradation and ensilement of selected species. J. Animal Sci. 63 2028-2043

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The San Blas Islands, officially known as the Guna Yala archipelago, are a dreamy chain of 365 islands and cays, most of them uninhabited, off Panama’s Caribbean coast. Run autonomously by the Guna (or Kuna) people, San Blas is known for its **crystal-clear turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and authentic indigenous culture.

🌞 Why Visit the San Blas Islands?

• Unspoiled beauty: No resorts or big hotels—just rustic cabanas, palm trees, and silence
• Snorkeling heaven: Coral reefs, starfish banks, and calm lagoons await
• Cultural connection: Meet the Guna people, learn about their traditions, and buy their handmade molas (textiles)
• Disconnect to reconnect: No Wi-Fi, no distractions—just sea, sky, and sand

🌊 Top Things to Do

• 🐠 Snorkel around the vibrant reefs and shipwrecks
• 🏝️ Island-hop by boat between tiny islets, some with just a few palm trees
• 🧺 Visit a Guna village to learn about their matriarchal society and way of life
• 🌅 Sunbathe or hammock-nap under swaying palms
• 🌌 Gaze at star-filled skies—zero light pollution here

🛏️ Where to Stay

• Accommodations are basic cabanas or eco-lodges, often directly on the beach
• Meals (mostly fresh seafood, rice, plantains) are usually included
• Power is limited—think solar lights, not outlets

🚐 Getting There

• Depart from Panama City via a 4x4 ride (2.5–3 hrs) to the port of Cartí
• Then hop on a boat (30–45 mins) to your island
• Or opt for a guided multi-day tour that includes transport, meals, and accommodation

🛂 Note: San Blas is semi-autonomous—you’ll need your passport for entry, even if coming from within Panama.

📅 Best Time to Go

• Dry Season (Dec–April): Clear skies, calm seas, and stunning sunrises
• Wet Season (May–Nov): Still beautiful, with occasional short tropical showers

🌺 Insider Tips

• Bring cash—no ATMs in San Blas
• Pack reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag, and snorkeling gear
• Respect Guna customs—ask before taking photos, and dress modestly when visiting villages
• Travel light—waterproof bags are a must for boat rides

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Bitcoin is more than money, more than an asset, and more than a store of value. Bitcoin is a Prime Mover, an enabler and it ignites imaginations. It certainly fueled an idea in my mind. The idea integrates sensors, computational prowess, actuated machinery, power conversion, and electronic communications to form an autonomous, machined creature roaming forests and harvesting the most widespread and least energy-dense fuel source available. I call it the Forest Walker and it eats wood, and mines Bitcoin.

I know what you're thinking. Why not just put Bitcoin mining rigs where they belong: in a hosted facility sporting electricity from energy-dense fuels like natural gas, climate-controlled with excellent data piping in and out? Why go to all the trouble building a robot that digests wood creating flammable gasses fueling an engine to run a generator powering Bitcoin miners? It's all about synergy.

Bitcoin mining enables the realization of multiple, seemingly unrelated, yet useful activities. Activities considered un-profitable if not for Bitcoin as the Prime Mover. This is much more than simply mining the greatest asset ever conceived by humankind. It’s about the power of synergy, which Bitcoin plays only one of many roles. The synergy created by this system can stabilize forests' fire ecology while generating multiple income streams. That’s the realistic goal here and requires a brief history of American Forest management before continuing.

Smokey The Bear

In 1944, the Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention Campaign began in the United States. “Only YOU can prevent forest fires” remains the refrain of the Ad Council’s longest running campaign. The Ad Council is a U.S. non-profit set up by the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the Association of National Advertisers in 1942. It would seem that the U.S. Department of the Interior was concerned about pesky forest fires and wanted them to stop. So, alongside a national policy of extreme fire suppression they enlisted the entire U.S. population to get onboard via the Ad Council and it worked. Forest fires were almost obliterated and everyone was happy, right? Wrong.

Smokey is a fantastically successful bear so forest fires became so few for so long that the fuel load - dead wood - in forests has become very heavy. So heavy that when a fire happens (and they always happen) it destroys everything in its path because the more fuel there is the hotter that fire becomes. Trees, bushes, shrubs, and all other plant life cannot escape destruction (not to mention homes and businesses). The soil microbiology doesn’t escape either as it is burned away even in deeper soils. To add insult to injury, hydrophobic waxy residues condense on the soil surface, forcing water to travel over the ground rather than through it eroding forest soils. Good job, Smokey. Well done, Sir!

Most terrestrial ecologies are “fire ecologies”. Fire is a part of these systems’ fuel load and pest management. Before we pretended to “manage” millions of acres of forest, fires raged over the world, rarely damaging forests. The fuel load was always too light to generate fires hot enough to moonscape mountainsides. Fires simply burned off the minor amounts of fuel accumulated since the fire before. The lighter heat, smoke, and other combustion gasses suppressed pests, keeping them in check and the smoke condensed into a plant growth accelerant called wood vinegar, not a waxy cap on the soil. These fires also cleared out weak undergrowth, cycled minerals, and thinned the forest canopy, allowing sunlight to penetrate to the forest floor. Without a fire’s heat, many pine tree species can’t sow their seed. The heat is required to open the cones (the seed bearing structure) of Spruce, Cypress, Sequoia, Jack Pine, Lodgepole Pine and many more. Without fire forests can’t have babies. The idea was to protect the forests, and it isn't working.

So, in a world of fire, what does an ally look like and what does it do?

Meet The Forest Walker

For the Forest Walker to work as a mobile, autonomous unit, a solid platform that can carry several hundred pounds is required. It so happens this chassis already exists but shelved.

Introducing the Legged Squad Support System (LS3). A joint project between Boston Dynamics, DARPA, and the United States Marine Corps, the quadrupedal robot is the size of a cow, can carry 400 pounds (180 kg) of equipment, negotiate challenging terrain, and operate for 24 hours before needing to refuel. Yes, it had an engine. Abandoned in 2015, the thing was too noisy for military deployment and maintenance "under fire" is never a high-quality idea. However, we can rebuild it to act as a platform for the Forest Walker; albeit with serious alterations. It would need to be bigger, probably. Carry more weight? Definitely. Maybe replace structural metal with carbon fiber and redesign much as 3D printable parts for more effective maintenance.

The original system has a top operational speed of 8 miles per hour. For our purposes, it only needs to move about as fast as a grazing ruminant. Without the hammering vibrations of galloping into battle, shocks of exploding mortars, and drunken soldiers playing "Wrangler of Steel Machines", time between failures should be much longer and the overall energy consumption much lower. The LS3 is a solid platform to build upon. Now it just needs to be pulled out of the mothballs, and completely refitted with outboard equipment.

The Small Branch Chipper

When I say “Forest fuel load” I mean the dead, carbon containing litter on the forest floor. Duff (leaves), fine-woody debris (small branches), and coarse woody debris (logs) are the fuel that feeds forest fires. Walk through any forest in the United States today and you will see quite a lot of these materials. Too much, as I have described. Some of these fuel loads can be 8 tons per acre in pine and hardwood forests and up to 16 tons per acre at active logging sites. That’s some big wood and the more that collects, the more combustible danger to the forest it represents. It also provides a technically unlimited fuel supply for the Forest Walker system.

The problem is that this detritus has to be chewed into pieces that are easily ingestible by the system for the gasification process (we’ll get to that step in a minute). What we need is a wood chipper attached to the chassis (the LS3); its “mouth”.

A small wood chipper handling material up to 2.5 - 3.0 inches (6.3 - 7.6 cm) in diameter would eliminate a substantial amount of fuel. There is no reason for Forest Walker to remove fallen trees. It wouldn’t have to in order to make a real difference. It need only identify appropriately sized branches and grab them. Once loaded into the chipper’s intake hopper for further processing, the beast can immediately look for more “food”. This is essentially kindling that would help ignite larger logs. If it’s all consumed by Forest Walker, then it’s not present to promote an aggravated conflagration.

I have glossed over an obvious question: How does Forest Walker see and identify branches and such? LiDaR (Light Detection and Ranging) attached to Forest Walker images the local area and feed those data to onboard computers for processing. Maybe AI plays a role. Maybe simple machine learning can do the trick. One thing is for certain: being able to identify a stick and cause robotic appendages to pick it up is not impossible.

Great! We now have a quadrupedal robot autonomously identifying and “eating” dead branches and other light, combustible materials. Whilst strolling through the forest, depleting future fires of combustibles, Forest Walker has already performed a major function of this system: making the forest safer. It's time to convert this low-density fuel into a high-density fuel Forest Walker can leverage. Enter the gasification process.

The Gassifier

The gasifier is the heart of the entire system; it’s where low-density fuel becomes the high-density fuel that powers the entire system. Biochar and wood vinegar are process wastes and I’ll discuss why both are powerful soil amendments in a moment, but first, what’s gasification?

Reacting shredded carbonaceous material at high temperatures in a low or no oxygen environment converts the biomass into biochar, wood vinegar, heat, and Synthesis Gas (Syngas). Syngas consists primarily of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and methane. All of which are extremely useful fuels in a gaseous state. Part of this gas is used to heat the input biomass and keep the reaction temperature constant while the internal combustion engine that drives the generator to produce electrical power consumes the rest.

Critically, this gasification process is “continuous feed”. Forest Walker must intake biomass from the chipper, process it to fuel, and dump the waste (CO2, heat, biochar, and wood vinegar) continuously. It cannot stop. Everything about this system depends upon this continual grazing, digestion, and excretion of wastes just as a ruminal does. And, like a ruminant, all waste products enhance the local environment.

When I first heard of gasification, I didn’t believe that it was real. Running an electric generator from burning wood seemed more akin to “conspiracy fantasy” than science. Not only is gasification real, it’s ancient technology. A man named Dean Clayton first started experiments on gasification in 1699 and in 1901 gasification was used to power a vehicle. By the end of World War II, there were 500,000 Syngas powered vehicles in Germany alone because of fossil fuel rationing during the war. The global gasification market was $480 billion in 2022 and projected to be as much as $700 billion by 2030 (Vantage Market Research). Gasification technology is the best choice to power the Forest Walker because it’s self-contained and we want its waste products.

Biochar: The Waste

Biochar (AKA agricultural charcoal) is fairly simple: it’s almost pure, solid carbon that resembles charcoal. Its porous nature packs large surface areas into small, 3 dimensional nuggets. Devoid of most other chemistry, like hydrocarbons (methane) and ash (minerals), biochar is extremely lightweight. Do not confuse it with the charcoal you buy for your grill. Biochar doesn’t make good grilling charcoal because it would burn too rapidly as it does not contain the multitude of flammable components that charcoal does. Biochar has several other good use cases. Water filtration, water retention, nutrient retention, providing habitat for microscopic soil organisms, and carbon sequestration are the main ones that we are concerned with here.

Carbon has an amazing ability to adsorb (substances stick to and accumulate on the surface of an object) manifold chemistries. Water, nutrients, and pollutants tightly bind to carbon in this format. So, biochar makes a respectable filter and acts as a “battery” of water and nutrients in soils. Biochar adsorbs and holds on to seven times its weight in water. Soil containing biochar is more drought resilient than soil without it. Adsorbed nutrients, tightly sequestered alongside water, get released only as plants need them. Plants must excrete protons (H+) from their roots to disgorge water or positively charged nutrients from the biochar's surface; it's an active process.

Biochar’s surface area (where adsorption happens) can be 500 square meters per gram or more. That is 10% larger than an official NBA basketball court for every gram of biochar. Biochar’s abundant surface area builds protective habitats for soil microbes like fungi and bacteria and many are critical for the health and productivity of the soil itself.

The “carbon sequestration” component of biochar comes into play where “carbon credits” are concerned. There is a financial market for carbon. Not leveraging that market for revenue is foolish. I am climate agnostic. All I care about is that once solid carbon is inside the soil, it will stay there for thousands of years, imparting drought resiliency, fertility collection, nutrient buffering, and release for that time span. I simply want as much solid carbon in the soil because of the undeniably positive effects it has, regardless of any climactic considerations.

Wood Vinegar: More Waste

Another by-product of the gasification process is wood vinegar (Pyroligneous acid). If you have ever seen Liquid Smoke in the grocery store, then you have seen wood vinegar. Principally composed of acetic acid, acetone, and methanol wood vinegar also contains ~200 other organic compounds. It would seem intuitive that condensed, liquefied wood smoke would at least be bad for the health of all living things if not downright carcinogenic. The counter intuition wins the day, however. Wood vinegar has been used by humans for a very long time to promote digestion, bowel, and liver health; combat diarrhea and vomiting; calm peptic ulcers and regulate cholesterol levels; and a host of other benefits.

For centuries humans have annually burned off hundreds of thousands of square miles of pasture, grassland, forest, and every other conceivable terrestrial ecosystem. Why is this done? After every burn, one thing becomes obvious: the almost supernatural growth these ecosystems exhibit after the burn. How? Wood vinegar is a component of this growth. Even in open burns, smoke condenses and infiltrates the soil. That is when wood vinegar shows its quality.

This stuff beefs up not only general plant growth but seed germination as well and possesses many other qualities that are beneficial to plants. It’s a pesticide, fungicide, promotes beneficial soil microorganisms, enhances nutrient uptake, and imparts disease resistance. I am barely touching a long list of attributes here, but you want wood vinegar in your soil (alongside biochar because it adsorbs wood vinegar as well).

The Internal Combustion Engine

Conversion of grazed forage to chemical, then mechanical, and then electrical energy completes the cycle. The ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) converts the gaseous fuel output from the gasifier to mechanical energy, heat, water vapor, and CO2. It’s the mechanical energy of a rotating drive shaft that we want. That rotation drives the electric generator, which is the heartbeat we need to bring this monster to life. Luckily for us, combined internal combustion engine and generator packages are ubiquitous, delivering a defined energy output given a constant fuel input. It’s the simplest part of the system.

The obvious question here is whether the amount of syngas provided by the gasification process will provide enough energy to generate enough electrons to run the entire system or not. While I have no doubt the energy produced will run Forest Walker's main systems the question is really about the electrons left over. Will it be enough to run the Bitcoin mining aspect of the system? Everything is a budget.

CO2 Production For Growth

Plants are lollipops. No matter if it’s a tree or a bush or a shrubbery, the entire thing is mostly sugar in various formats but mostly long chain carbohydrates like lignin and cellulose. Plants need three things to make sugar: CO2, H2O and light. In a forest, where tree densities can be quite high, CO2 availability becomes a limiting growth factor. It’d be in the forest interests to have more available CO2 providing for various sugar formation providing the organism with food and structure.

An odd thing about tree leaves, the openings that allow gasses like the ever searched for CO2 are on the bottom of the leaf (these are called stomata). Not many stomata are topside. This suggests that trees and bushes have evolved to find gasses like CO2 from below, not above and this further suggests CO2 might be in higher concentrations nearer the soil.

The soil life (bacterial, fungi etc.) is constantly producing enormous amounts of CO2 and it would stay in the soil forever (eventually killing the very soil life that produces it) if not for tidal forces. Water is everywhere and whether in pools, lakes, oceans or distributed in “moist” soils water moves towards to the moon. The water in the soil and also in the water tables below the soil rise toward the surface every day. When the water rises, it expels the accumulated gasses in the soil into the atmosphere and it’s mostly CO2. It’s a good bet on how leaves developed high populations of stomata on the underside of leaves. As the water relaxes (the tide goes out) it sucks oxygenated air back into the soil to continue the functions of soil life respiration. The soil “breathes” albeit slowly.

The gasses produced by the Forest Walker’s internal combustion engine consist primarily of CO2 and H2O. Combusting sugars produce the same gasses that are needed to construct the sugars because the universe is funny like that. The Forest Walker is constantly laying down these critical construction elements right where the trees need them: close to the ground to be gobbled up by the trees.

The Branch Drones

During the last ice age, giant mammals populated North America - forests and otherwise. Mastodons, woolly mammoths, rhinos, short-faced bears, steppe bison, caribou, musk ox, giant beavers, camels, gigantic ground-dwelling sloths, glyptodons, and dire wolves were everywhere. Many were ten to fifteen feet tall. As they crashed through forests, they would effectively cleave off dead side-branches of trees, halting the spread of a ground-based fire migrating into the tree crown ("laddering") which is a death knell for a forest.

These animals are all extinct now and forests no longer have any manner of pruning services. But, if we build drones fitted with cutting implements like saws and loppers, optical cameras and AI trained to discern dead branches from living ones, these drones could effectively take over pruning services by identifying, cutting, and dropping to the forest floor, dead branches. The dropped branches simply get collected by the Forest Walker as part of its continual mission.

The drones dock on the back of the Forest Walker to recharge their batteries when low. The whole scene would look like a grazing cow with some flies bothering it. This activity breaks the link between a relatively cool ground based fire and the tree crowns and is a vital element in forest fire control.

The Bitcoin Miner

Mining is one of four monetary incentive models, making this system a possibility for development. The other three are US Dept. of the Interior, township, county, and electrical utility company easement contracts for fuel load management, global carbon credits trading, and data set sales. All the above depends on obvious questions getting answered. I will list some obvious ones, but this is not an engineering document and is not the place for spreadsheets. How much Bitcoin one Forest Walker can mine depends on everything else. What amount of biomass can we process? Will that biomass flow enough Syngas to keep the lights on? Can the chassis support enough mining ASICs and supporting infrastructure? What does that weigh and will it affect field performance? How much power can the AC generator produce?

Other questions that are more philosophical persist. Even if a single Forest Walker can only mine scant amounts of BTC per day, that pales to how much fuel material it can process into biochar. We are talking about millions upon millions of forested acres in need of fuel load management. What can a single Forest Walker do? I am not thinking in singular terms. The Forest Walker must operate as a fleet. What could 50 do? 500?

What is it worth providing a service to the world by managing forest fuel loads? Providing proof of work to the global monetary system? Seeding soil with drought and nutrient resilience by the excretion, over time, of carbon by the ton? What did the last forest fire cost?

The Mesh Network

What could be better than one bitcoin mining, carbon sequestering, forest fire squelching, soil amending behemoth? Thousands of them, but then they would need to be able to talk to each other to coordinate position, data handling, etc. Fitted with a mesh networking device, like goTenna or Meshtastic LoRa equipment enables each Forest Walker to communicate with each other.

Now we have an interconnected fleet of Forest Walkers relaying data to each other and more importantly, aggregating all of that to the last link in the chain for uplink. Well, at least Bitcoin mining data. Since block data is lightweight, transmission of these data via mesh networking in fairly close quartered environs is more than doable. So, how does data transmit to the Bitcoin Network? How do the Forest Walkers get the previous block data necessary to execute on mining?

Back To The Chain

Getting Bitcoin block data to and from the network is the last puzzle piece. The standing presumption here is that wherever a Forest Walker fleet is operating, it is NOT within cell tower range. We further presume that the nearest Walmart Wi-Fi is hours away. Enter the Blockstream Satellite or something like it.

A separate, ground-based drone will have two jobs: To stay as close to the nearest Forest Walker as it can and to provide an antennae for either terrestrial or orbital data uplink. Bitcoin-centric data is transmitted to the "uplink drone" via the mesh networked transmitters and then sent on to the uplink and the whole flow goes in the opposite direction as well; many to one and one to many.

We cannot transmit data to the Blockstream satellite, and it will be up to Blockstream and companies like it to provide uplink capabilities in the future and I don't doubt they will. Starlink you say? What’s stopping that company from filtering out block data? Nothing because it’s Starlink’s system and they could decide to censor these data. It seems we may have a problem sending and receiving Bitcoin data in back country environs.

But, then again, the utility of this system in staunching the fuel load that creates forest fires is extremely useful around forested communities and many have fiber, Wi-Fi and cell towers. These communities could be a welcoming ground zero for first deployments of the Forest Walker system by the home and business owners seeking fire repression. In the best way, Bitcoin subsidizes the safety of the communities.

Sensor Packages

LiDaR

The benefit of having a Forest Walker fleet strolling through the forest is the never ending opportunity for data gathering. A plethora of deployable sensors gathering hyper-accurate data on everything from temperature to topography is yet another revenue generator. Data is valuable and the Forest Walker could generate data sales to various government entities and private concerns.

LiDaR (Light Detection and Ranging) can map topography, perform biomass assessment, comparative soil erosion analysis, etc. It so happens that the Forest Walker’s ability to “see,” to navigate about its surroundings, is LiDaR driven and since it’s already being used, we can get double duty by harvesting that data for later use. By using a laser to send out light pulses and measuring the time it takes for the reflection of those pulses to return, very detailed data sets incrementally build up. Eventually, as enough data about a certain area becomes available, the data becomes useful and valuable.

Forestry concerns, both private and public, often use LiDaR to build 3D models of tree stands to assess the amount of harvest-able lumber in entire sections of forest. Consulting companies offering these services charge anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars per square kilometer for such services. A Forest Walker generating such assessments on the fly while performing its other functions is a multi-disciplinary approach to revenue generation.

pH, Soil Moisture, and Cation Exchange Sensing

The Forest Walker is quadrupedal, so there are four contact points to the soil. Why not get a pH data point for every step it takes? We can also gather soil moisture data and cation exchange capacities at unheard of densities because of sampling occurring on the fly during commission of the system’s other duties. No one is going to build a machine to do pH testing of vast tracts of forest soils, but that doesn’t make the data collected from such an endeavor valueless. Since the Forest Walker serves many functions at once, a multitude of data products can add to the return on investment component.

Weather Data

Temperature, humidity, pressure, and even data like evapotranspiration gathered at high densities on broad acre scales have untold value and because the sensors are lightweight and don’t require large power budgets, they come along for the ride at little cost. But, just like the old mantra, “gas, grass, or ass, nobody rides for free”, these sensors provide potential revenue benefits just by them being present.

I’ve touched on just a few data genres here. In fact, the question for universities, governmental bodies, and other institutions becomes, “How much will you pay us to attach your sensor payload to the Forest Walker?”

Noise Suppression

Only you can prevent Metallica filling the surrounds with 120 dB of sound. Easy enough, just turn the car stereo off. But what of a fleet of 50 Forest Walkers operating in the backcountry or near a township? 500? 5000? Each one has a wood chipper, an internal combustion engine, hydraulic pumps, actuators, and more cooling fans than you can shake a stick at. It’s a walking, screaming fire-breathing dragon operating continuously, day and night, twenty-four hours a day, three hundred sixty-five days a year. The sound will negatively affect all living things and that impacts behaviors. Serious engineering consideration and prowess must deliver a silencing blow to the major issue of noise.

It would be foolish to think that a fleet of Forest Walkers could be silent, but if not a major design consideration, then the entire idea is dead on arrival. Townships would not allow them to operate even if they solved the problem of widespread fuel load and neither would governmental entities, and rightly so. Nothing, not man nor beast, would want to be subjected to an eternal, infernal scream even if it were to end within days as the fleet moved further away after consuming what it could. Noise and heat are the only real pollutants of this system; taking noise seriously from the beginning is paramount.

Fire Safety

A “fire-breathing dragon” is not the worst description of the Forest Walker. It eats wood, combusts it at very high temperatures and excretes carbon; and it does so in an extremely flammable environment. Bad mix for one Forest Walker, worse for many. One must take extreme pains to ensure that during normal operation, a Forest Walker could fall over, walk through tinder dry brush, or get pounded into the ground by a meteorite from Krypton and it wouldn’t destroy epic swaths of trees and baby deer. I envision an ultimate test of a prototype to include dowsing it in grain alcohol while it’s wrapped up in toilet paper like a pledge at a fraternity party. If it runs for 72 hours and doesn’t set everything on fire, then maybe outside entities won’t be fearful of something that walks around forests with a constant fire in its belly.

The Wrap

How we think about what can be done with and adjacent to Bitcoin is at least as important as Bitcoin’s economic standing itself. For those who will tell me that this entire idea is without merit, I say, “OK, fine. You can come up with something, too.” What can we plug Bitcoin into that, like a battery, makes something that does not work, work? That’s the lesson I get from this entire exercise. No one was ever going to hire teams of humans to go out and "clean the forest". There's no money in that. The data collection and sales from such an endeavor might provide revenues over the break-even point but investment demands Alpha in this day and age. But, plug Bitcoin into an almost viable system and, voilà! We tip the scales to achieve lift-off.

Let’s face it, we haven’t scratched the surface of Bitcoin’s forcing function on our minds. Not because it’s Bitcoin, but because of what that invention means. The question that pushes me to approach things this way is, “what can we create that one system’s waste is another system’s feedstock?” The Forest Walker system’s only real waste is the conversion of low entropy energy (wood and syngas) into high entropy energy (heat and noise). All other output is beneficial to humanity.

Bitcoin, I believe, is the first product of a new mode of human imagination. An imagination newly forged over the past few millennia of being lied to, stolen from, distracted and otherwise mis-allocated to a black hole of the nonsensical. We are waking up.

What I have presented is not science fiction. Everything I have described here is well within the realm of possibility. The question is one of viability, at least in terms of the detritus of the old world we find ourselves departing from. This system would take a non-trivial amount of time and resources to develop. I think the system would garner extensive long-term contracts from those who have the most to lose from wildfires, the most to gain from hyperaccurate data sets, and, of course, securing the most precious asset in the world. Many may not see it that way, for they seek Alpha and are therefore blind to other possibilities. Others will see only the possibilities; of thinking in a new way, of looking at things differently, and dreaming of what comes next.

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My blog posts and reading material have both been on a decidedly economics-heavy slant recently. The topic today, incentives, squarely falls into the category of economics. However, when I say economics, I’m not talking about “analyzing supply and demand curves.” I’m talking about the true basis of economics: understanding how human beings make decisions in a world of scarcity.

A fair definition of incentive is “a reward or punishment that motivates behavior to achieve a desired outcome.” When most people think about economic incentives, they’re thinking of money. If I offer my son $5 if he washes the dishes, I’m incentivizing certain behavior. We can’t guarantee that he’ll do what I want him to do, but we can agree that the incentive structure itself will guide and ultimately determine what outcome will occur.

The great thing about monetary incentives is how easy they are to talk about and compare. “Would I rather make $5 washing the dishes or $10 cleaning the gutters?” But much of the world is incentivized in non-monetary ways too. For example, using the “punishment” half of the definition above, I might threaten my son with losing Nintendo Switch access if he doesn’t wash the dishes. No money is involved, but I’m still incentivizing behavior.

And there are plenty of incentives beyond our direct control! My son is also incentivized to not wash dishes because it’s boring, or because he has some friends over that he wants to hang out with, or dozens of other things. Ultimately, the conflicting array of different incentive structures placed on him will ultimately determine what actions he chooses to take.

Why incentives matter

A phrase I see often in discussions—whether they are political, parenting, economic, or business—is “if they could just do…” Each time I see that phrase, I cringe a bit internally. Usually, the underlying assumption of the statement is “if people would behave contrary to their incentivized behavior then things would be better.” For example:

• If my kids would just go to bed when I tell them, they wouldn’t be so cranky in the morning.
• If people would just use the recycling bin, we wouldn’t have such a landfill problem.
• If people would just stop being lazy, our team would deliver our project on time.

In all these cases, the speakers are seemingly flummoxed as to why the people in question don’t behave more rationally. The problem is: each group is behaving perfectly rationally.

• The kids have a high time preference, and care more about the joy of staying up now than the crankiness in the morning. Plus, they don’t really suffer the consequences of morning crankiness, their parents do.
• No individual suffers much from their individual contribution to a landfill. If they stopped growing the size of the landfill, it would make an insignificant difference versus the amount of effort they need to engage in to properly recycle.
• If a team doesn’t properly account for the productivity of individuals on a project, each individual receives less harm from their own inaction. Sure, the project may be delayed, company revenue may be down, and they may even risk losing their job when the company goes out of business. But their laziness individually won’t determine the entirety of that outcome. By contrast, they greatly benefit from being lazy by getting to relax at work, go on social media, read a book, or do whatever else they do when they’re supposed to be working.

My point here is that, as long as you ignore the reality of how incentives drive human behavior, you’ll fail at getting the outcomes you want.

If everything I wrote up until now made perfect sense, you understand the premise of this blog post. The rest of it will focus on a bunch of real-world examples to hammer home the point, and demonstrate how versatile this mental model is.

Running a company

Let’s say I run my own company, with myself as the only employee. My personal revenue will be 100% determined by my own actions. If I decide to take Tuesday afternoon off and go fishing, I’ve chosen to lose that afternoon’s revenue. Implicitly, I’ve decided that the enjoyment I get from an afternoon of fishing is greater than the potential revenue. You may think I’m being lazy, but it’s my decision to make. In this situation, the incentive–money–is perfectly aligned with my actions.

Compare this to a typical company/employee relationship. I might have a bank of Paid Time Off (PTO) days, in which case once again my incentives are relatively aligned. I know that I can take off 15 days throughout the year, and I’ve chosen to use half a day for the fishing trip. All is still good.

What about unlimited time off? Suddenly incentives are starting to misalign. I don’t directly pay a price for not showing up to work on Tuesday. Or Wednesday as well, for that matter. I might ultimately be fired for not doing my job, but that will take longer to work its way through the system than simply not making any money for the day taken off.

Compensation overall falls into this misaligned incentive structure. Let’s forget about taking time off. Instead, I work full time on a software project I’m assigned. But instead of using the normal toolchain we’re all used to at work, I play around with a new programming language. I get the fun and joy of playing with new technology, and potentially get to pad my resume a bit when I’m ready to look for a new job. But my current company gets slower results, less productivity, and is forced to subsidize my extracurricular learning.

When a CEO has a bonus structure based on profitability, he’ll do everything he can to make the company profitable. This might include things that actually benefit the company, like improving product quality, reducing internal red tape, or finding cheaper vendors. But it might also include destructive practices, like slashing the R\&D budget to show massive profits this year, in exchange for a catastrophe next year when the next version of the product fails to ship.

Or my favorite example. My parents owned a business when I was growing up. They had a back office where they ran operations like accounting. All of the furniture was old couches from our house. After all, any money they spent on furniture came right out of their paychecks! But in a large corporate environment, each department is generally given a budget for office furniture, a budget which doesn’t roll over year-to-year. The result? Executives make sure to spend the entire budget each year, often buying furniture far more expensive than they would choose if it was their own money.

There are plenty of details you can quibble with above. It’s in a company’s best interest to give people downtime so that they can come back recharged. Having good ergonomic furniture can in fact increase productivity in excess of the money spent on it. But overall, the picture is pretty clear: in large corporate structures, you’re guaranteed to have mismatches between the company’s goals and the incentive structure placed on individuals.

Using our model from above, we can lament how lazy, greedy, and unethical the employees are for doing what they’re incentivized to do instead of what’s right. But that’s simply ignoring the reality of human nature.

Moral hazard

Moral hazard is a situation where one party is incentivized to take on more risk because another party will bear the consequences. Suppose I tell my son when he turns 21 (or whatever legal gambling age is) that I’ll cover all his losses for a day at the casino, but he gets to keep all the winnings.

What do you think he’s going to do? The most logical course of action is to place the largest possible bets for as long as possible, asking me to cover each time he loses, and taking money off the table and into his bank account each time he wins.

But let’s look at a slightly more nuanced example. I go to a bathroom in the mall. As I’m leaving, I wash my hands. It will take me an extra 1 second to turn off the water when I’m done washing. That’s a trivial price to pay. If I don’t turn off the water, the mall will have to pay for many liters of wasted water, benefiting no one. But I won’t suffer any consequences at all.

This is also a moral hazard, but most people will still turn off the water. Why? Usually due to some combination of other reasons such as:

1. We’re so habituated to turning off the water that we don’t even consider not turning it off. Put differently, the mental effort needed to not turn off the water is more expensive than the 1 second of time to turn it off.
2. Many of us have been brought up with a deep guilt about wasting resources like water. We have an internal incentive structure that makes the 1 second to turn off the water much less costly than the mental anguish of the waste we created.
3. We’re afraid we’ll be caught by someone else and face some kind of social repercussions. (Or maybe more than social. Are you sure there isn’t a law against leaving the water tap on?)

Even with all that in place, you may notice that many public bathrooms use automatic water dispensers. Sure, there’s a sanitation reason for that, but it’s also to avoid this moral hazard.

A common denominator in both of these is that the person taking the action that causes the liability (either the gambling or leaving the water on) is not the person who bears the responsibility for that liability (the father or the mall owner). Generally speaking, the closer together the person making the decision and the person incurring the liability are, the smaller the moral hazard.

It’s easy to demonstrate that by extending the casino example a bit. I said it was the father who was covering the losses of the gambler. Many children (though not all) would want to avoid totally bankrupting their parents, or at least financially hurting them. Instead, imagine that someone from the IRS shows up at your door, hands you a credit card, and tells you you can use it at a casino all day, taking home all the chips you want. The money is coming from the government. How many people would put any restriction on how much they spend?

And since we’re talking about the government already…

Government moral hazards

As I was preparing to write this blog post, the California wildfires hit. The discussions around those wildfires gave a huge number of examples of moral hazards. I decided to cherry-pick a few for this post.

The first and most obvious one: California is asking for disaster relief funds from the federal government. That sounds wonderful. These fires were a natural disaster, so why shouldn’t the federal government pitch in and help take care of people?

The problem is, once again, a moral hazard. In the case of the wildfires, California and Los Angeles both had ample actions they could have taken to mitigate the destruction of this fire: better forest management, larger fire department, keeping the water reservoirs filled, and probably much more that hasn’t come to light yet.

If the federal government bails out California, it will be a clear message for the future: your mistakes will be fixed by others. You know what kind of behavior that incentivizes? More risky behavior! Why spend state funds on forest management and extra firefighters—activities that don’t win politicians a lot of votes in general—when you could instead spend it on a football stadium, higher unemployment payments, or anything else, and then let the feds cover the cost of screw-ups.

You may notice that this is virtually identical to the 2008 “too big to fail” bail-outs. Wall Street took insanely risky behavior, reaped huge profits for years, and when they eventually got caught with their pants down, the rest of us bailed them out. “Privatizing profits, socializing losses.”

And here’s the absolute best part of this: I can’t even truly blame either California or Wall Street. (I mean, I do blame them, I think their behavior is reprehensible, but you’ll see what I mean.) In a world where the rules of the game implicitly include the bail-out mentality, you would be harming your citizens/shareholders/investors if you didn’t engage in that risky behavior. Since everyone is on the hook for those socialized losses, your best bet is to maximize those privatized profits.

There’s a lot more to government and moral hazard, but I think these two cases demonstrate the crux pretty solidly. But let’s leave moral hazard behind for a bit and get to general incentivization discussions.

Non-monetary competition

At least 50% of the economics knowledge I have comes from the very first econ course I took in college. That professor was amazing, and had some very colorful stories. I can’t vouch for the veracity of the two I’m about to share, but they definitely drive the point home.

In the 1970s, the US had an oil shortage. To “fix” this problem, they instituted price caps on gasoline, which of course resulted in insufficient gasoline. To “fix” this problem, they instituted policies where, depending on your license plate number, you could only fill up gas on certain days of the week. (Irrelevant detail for our point here, but this just resulted in people filling up their tanks more often, no reduction in gas usage.)

Anyway, my professor’s wife had a friend. My professor described in great detail how attractive this woman was. I’ll skip those details here since this is a PG-rated blog. In any event, she never had any trouble filling up her gas tank any day of the week. She would drive up, be told she couldn’t fill up gas today, bat her eyes at the attendant, explain how helpless she was, and was always allowed to fill up gas.

This is a demonstration of non-monetary compensation. Most of the time in a free market, capitalist economy, people are compensated through money. When price caps come into play, there’s a limit to how much monetary compensation someone can receive. And in that case, people find other ways of competing. Like this woman’s case: through using flirtatious behavior to compensate the gas station workers to let her cheat the rules.

The other example was much more insidious. Santa Monica had a problem: it was predominantly wealthy and white. They wanted to fix this problem, and decided to put in place rent controls. After some time, they discovered that Santa Monica had become wealthier and whiter, the exact opposite of their desired outcome. Why would that happen?

Someone investigated, and ended up interviewing a landlady that demonstrated the reason. She was an older white woman, and admittedly racist. Prior to the rent controls, she would list her apartments in the newspaper, and would be legally obligated to rent to anyone who could afford it. Once rent controls were in place, she took a different tact. She knew that she would only get a certain amount for the apartment, and that the demand for apartments was higher than the supply. That meant she could be picky.

She ended up finding tenants through friends-of-friends. Since it wasn’t an official advertisement, she wasn’t legally required to rent it out if someone could afford to pay. Instead, she got to interview people individually and then make them an offer. Normally, that would have resulted in receiving a lower rental price, but not under rent controls.

So who did she choose? A young, unmarried, wealthy, white woman. It made perfect sense. Women were less intimidating and more likely to maintain the apartment better. Wealthy people, she determined, would be better tenants. (I have no idea if this is true in practice or not, I’m not a landlord myself.) Unmarried, because no kids running around meant less damage to the property. And, of course, white. Because she was racist, and her incentive structure made her prefer whites.

You can deride her for being racist, I won’t disagree with you. But it’s simply the reality. Under the non-rent-control scenario, her profit motive for money outweighed her racism motive. But under rent control, the monetary competition was removed, and she was free to play into her racist tendencies without facing any negative consequences.

Bureaucracy

These were the two examples I remember for that course. But non-monetary compensation pops up in many more places. One highly pertinent example is bureaucracies. Imagine you have a government office, or a large corporation’s acquisition department, or the team that apportions grants at a university. In all these cases, you have a group of people making decisions about handing out money that has no monetary impact on them. If they give to the best qualified recipients, they receive no raises. If they spend the money recklessly on frivolous projects, they face no consequences.

Under such an incentivization scheme, there’s little to encourage the bureaucrats to make intelligent funding decisions. Instead, they’ll be incentivized to spend the money where they recognize non-monetary benefits. This is why it’s so common to hear about expensive meals, gift bags at conferences, and even more inappropriate ways of trying to curry favor with those that hold the purse strings.

Compare that ever so briefly with the purchases made by a small mom-and-pop store like my parents owned. Could my dad take a bribe to buy from a vendor who’s ripping him off? Absolutely he could! But he’d lose more on the deal than he’d make on the bribe, since he’s directly incentivized by the deal itself. It would make much more sense for him to go with the better vendor, save $5,000 on the deal, and then treat himself to a lavish $400 meal to celebrate.

Government incentivized behavior

This post is getting longer in the tooth than I’d intended, so I’ll finish off with this section and make it a bit briefer. Beyond all the methods mentioned above, government has another mechanism for modifying behavior: through directly changing incentives via legislation, regulation, and monetary policy. Let’s see some examples:

• Artificial modification of interest rates encourages people to take on more debt than they would in a free capital market, leading to malinvestment and a consumer debt crisis, and causing the boom-bust cycle we all painfully experience.
• Going along with that, giving tax breaks on interest payments further artificially incentivizes people to take on debt that they wouldn’t otherwise.
• During COVID-19, at some points unemployment benefits were greater than minimum wage, incentivizing people to rather stay home and not work than get a job, leading to reduced overall productivity in the economy and more printed dollars for benefits. In other words, it was a perfect recipe for inflation.
• The tax code gives deductions to “help” people. That might be true, but the real impact is incentivizing people to make decisions they wouldn’t have otherwise. For example, giving out tax deductions on children encourages having more kids. Tax deductions on childcare and preschools incentivizes dual-income households. Whether or not you like the outcomes, it’s clear that it’s government that’s encouraging these outcomes to happen.
• Tax incentives cause people to engage in behavior they wouldn’t otherwise (daycare+working mother, for example).
• Inflation means that the value of your money goes down over time, which encourages people to spend more today, when their money has a larger impact. (Milton Friedman described this as high living.)

Conclusion

The idea here is simple, and fully encapsulated in the title: incentives determine outcomes. If you want to know how to get a certain outcome from others, incentivize them to want that to happen. If you want to understand why people act in seemingly irrational ways, check their incentives. If you’re confused why leaders (and especially politicians) seem to engage in destructive behavior, check their incentives.

We can bemoan these realities all we want, but they are realities. While there are some people who have a solid internal moral and ethical code, and that internal code incentivizes them to behave against their externally-incentivized interests, those people are rare. And frankly, those people are self-defeating. People should take advantage of the incentives around them. Because if they don’t, someone else will.

(If you want a literary example of that last comment, see the horse in Animal Farm.)

How do we improve the world under these conditions? Make sure the incentives align well with the overall goals of society. To me, it’s a simple formula:

• Focus on free trade, value for value, as the basis of a society. In that system, people are always incentivized to provide value to other people.
• Reduce the size of bureaucracies and large groups of all kinds. The larger an organization becomes, the farther the consequences of decisions are from those who make them.
• And since the nature of human beings will be to try and create areas where they can control the incentive systems to their own benefits, make that as difficult as possible. That comes in the form of strict limits on government power, for example.

And even if you don’t want to buy in to this conclusion, I hope the rest of the content was educational, and maybe a bit entertaining!

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در دنیای امروز، بارها دیده‌ایم که به‌خاطر یک کار خوب، یک سخن درست یا گذشته‌ای درخشان، کسی را روی سکوی قهرمانی می‌گذاریم و او را بی‌نقص و مطلق می‌پنداریم. اما حقیقت این است که هیچ انسانی کامل نیست. آدم‌ها موجوداتی پیچیده‌اند که با گذر زمان، تجربه و شرایط، تغییر می‌کنند. آنچه امروز ستودنی است، لزوماً فردا هم همان ارزش را ندارد.

برای مثال، توماج صالحی را در نظر بگیرید؛ کسی که با صدای بلند از حق مردم گفت، شعر خواند و در زندان و زیر فشار شکنجه مقاومت کرد. شجاعت او شایسته تحسین است، اما نمی‌توان انتظار داشت که تحت چنین فشار طاقت‌فرسایی، همیشه همان تصویر قهرمانانه را حفظ کند. یا مسیح علینژاد که علیه جمهوری اسلامی سخن گفت و کارهایی کرد که بسیاری آن را ارزشمند می‌دانند. اما این به آن معنا نیست که هر تصمیم یا سخنی از او بی‌نقص است یا او ذاتاً بی‌عیب است. حتی خاندان پهلوی که زمانی نماد پیشرفت و مدرنیته بودند، نمی‌توانند به‌تنهایی معیار حقیقت یا ناجی یک ملت باشند.

این ماجرا به چهره‌های سیاسی و تاریخی محدود نمی‌شود. ارنستو چگوارا برای بسیاری نماد مبارزه و آزادی است، اما وقتی دقیق‌تر نگاه کنیم، می‌بینیم برخی تصمیماتش به ضرر مردم تمام شد. در زندگی روزمره هم همین‌طور است؛ ممکن است کسی در لحظه‌ای خاص کاری درست انجام دهد، اما این دلیل نمی‌شود که همیشه شایسته اعتماد بی‌چون‌وچرا باشد.

بت‌سازی از آدم‌ها خطر بزرگی دارد: وقتی کسی را اسطوره می‌کنیم، دیگر نمی‌توانیم نقص‌ها و اشتباهاتش را ببینیم. اگر روزی خطایی از او سر بزند، یا شوکه می‌شویم یا به هر بهانه‌ای سعی می‌کنیم آن را توجیه کنیم. این روند، ما را از قضاوت منصفانه و خردمندانه دور می‌کند و به جای حقیقت، به توهم وابسته‌مان می‌سازد.

به جای بت‌سازی، بهتر است انسان‌ها را همان‌گونه که هستند ببینیم: با خوبی‌ها و کاستی‌ها، با شجاعت‌ها و ضعف‌ها. اگر کسی کار درستی کرد، تحسینش کنیم، اما نگذاریم این تحسین، چشم‌مان را روی حقیقت ببندد. این نگاه نه‌تنها ما را از سرخوردگی و توهم دور نگه می‌دارد، بلکه قدرت تحلیل و یادگیری‌مان را تقویت می‌کند.

اما آزادی واقعی چگونه به دست می‌آید؟ آزادی حقیقی در انتظار منجی یا قهرمان نیست. آزادی زمانی معنا پیدا می‌کند که هر فرد، خود قدرت انتخاب، تفکر و عمل داشته باشد. به جای وابستگی به یک نفر یا یک گروه، باید سیستمی غیرمتمرکز و آزاد ایجاد کنیم که در آن هیچ‌کس تحت سلطه دیگری نباشد. همان‌طور که شهبانو فرح پهلوی گفته است: «همیشه نور بر تاریکی پیروز است.» این نور، نماد خرد جمعی و آزادی است که با اتکا به خود و همکاری با دیگران، تاریکی جهل و استبداد را از بین می‌برد.

در نهایت، به جای پرستش قهرمان‌های خیالی، بیایید ارزش‌ها و ایده‌ها را مستقل از آدم‌ها بسنجیم. با عمل آزادانه، نقد منصفانه و همکاری جمعی، می‌توانیم راه را برای جامعه‌ای عادلانه، آزاد و روشن هموار کنیم.

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Panama City is a bold fusion of colonial charm, tropical coastline, and modern skyline—the only capital in the world with a rainforest inside city limits. It's where skyscrapers meet historic plazas, and just minutes from one of the greatest engineering marvels on Earth: the Panama Canal.

🏙️ Top Things to Do in Panama City

🛕 Casco Viejo (Old Quarter)

• A UNESCO-listed historic district with Spanish colonial architecture, vibrant cafés, and rooftop bars
• Walk the cobblestone streets, visit Plaza de Francia, and sip cocktails overlooking the bay
• Perfect spot for nightlife, art galleries, and boutique hotels

🌉 Panama Canal

• Visit the Miraflores Locks to watch ships rise and fall as they pass between oceans
• The Canal Museum explains its incredible history and global impact
• Want a deeper experience? Take a partial or full canal transit boat tour

🐒 Metropolitan Natural Park

• A rainforest just 10 minutes from downtown
• Hike trails with sloths, monkeys, and incredible views of the city skyline from lookout points

🚴 Cinta Costera & Amador Causeway

• Coastal promenades ideal for biking or strolling
• Head to the Biomuseo, designed by Frank Gehry, or catch a sunset with city views on the Causeway

🌴 Day Trips & Getaways

🏝️ San Blas Islands

• Idyllic Caribbean islands run by the Guna Yala people
• Crystal-clear waters, white sands, no crowds—perfect for a tropical escape

🐬 Taboga Island

• Just 30 minutes by ferry
• Known as the “Island of Flowers,” it’s great for swimming, hiking, and beach relaxation

🍽️ What to Eat in Panama City

• Ceviche – Grab some fresh at the Mercado de Mariscos (Fish Market)
• Sancocho – A hearty chicken and root vegetable soup
• Ropa Vieja – Shredded beef stew, often served with rice and plantains
• Don’t miss local coffee, craft beer, and rum cocktails with a view

📅 Best Time to Visit

• Dry Season (Mid-Dec–April): Best for sightseeing, canal tours, and island trips
• Wet Season (May–Nov): Expect brief afternoon showers, but still very green and vibrant

✈️ Getting There & Around

• Tocumen International Airport (PTY) connects to major global cities
• Uber and taxis are common, but Casco Viejo is best explored on foot
• Use the Metro or MiBus for budget-friendly public transport

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I’ve been using Notedeck for several months, starting with its extremely early and experimental alpha versions, all the way to its current, more stable alpha releases. The journey has been fascinating, as I’ve had the privilege of watching it evolve from a concept into a functional and promising tool.

In its earliest stages, Notedeck was raw—offering glimpses of its potential but still far from practical for daily use. Even then, the vision behind it was clear: a platform designed to redefine how we interact with Nostr by offering flexibility and power for all users.

I'm very bullish on Notedeck. Why? Because Will Casarin is making it! Duh! 😂

Seriously though, if we’re reimagining the web and rebuilding portions of the Internet, it’s important to recognize the potential of Notedeck. If Nostr is reimagining the web, then Notedeck is reimagining the Nostr client.

Notedeck isn’t just another Nostr app—it’s more a Nostr browser that functions more like an operating system with micro-apps. How cool is that?

Much like how Google's Chrome evolved from being a web browser with a task manager into ChromeOS, a full blown operating system, Notedeck aims to transform how we interact with the Nostr. It goes beyond individual apps, offering a foundation for a fully integrated ecosystem built around Nostr.

As a Nostr evangelist, I love to scream INTEROPERABILITY and tout every application's integrations. Well, Notedeck has the potential to be one of the best platforms to showcase these integrations in entirely new and exciting ways.

Do you want an Olas feed of images? Add the media column.

Do you want a feed of live video events? Add the zap.stream column.

Do you want Nostr Nests or audio chats? Add that column to your Notedeck.

Git? Email? Books? Chat and DMs? It's all possible.

Not everyone wants a super app though, and that’s okay. As with most things in the Nostr ecosystem, flexibility is key. Notedeck gives users the freedom to choose how they engage with it—whether it’s simply following hashtags or managing straightforward feeds. You'll be able to tailor Notedeck to fit your needs, using it as extensively or minimally as you prefer.

Notedeck is designed with a local-first approach, utilizing Nostr content stored directly on your device via the local nostrdb. This will enable a plethora of advanced tools such as search and filtering, the creation of custom feeds, and the ability to develop personalized algorithms across multiple Notedeck micro-applications—all with unparalleled flexibility.

Notedeck also supports multicast. Let's geek out for a second. Multicast is a method of communication where data is sent from one source to multiple destinations simultaneously, but only to devices that wish to receive the data. Unlike broadcast, which sends data to all devices on a network, multicast targets specific receivers, reducing network traffic. This is commonly used for efficient data distribution in scenarios like streaming, conferencing, or large-scale data synchronization between devices.

In a local first world where each device holds local copies of your nostr nodes, and each device transparently syncs with each other on the local network, each node becomes a backup. Your data becomes antifragile automatically. When a node goes down it can resync and recover from other nodes. Even if not all nodes have a complete collection, negentropy can pull down only what is needed from each device. All this can be done without internet.

-Will Casarin

In the context of Notedeck, multicast would allow multiple devices to sync their Nostr nodes with each other over a local network without needing an internet connection. Wild.

Notedeck aims to offer full customization too, including the ability to design and share custom skins, much like Winamp. Users will also be able to create personalized columns and, in the future, share their setups with others. This opens the door for power users to craft tailored Nostr experiences, leveraging their expertise in the protocol and applications. By sharing these configurations as "Starter Decks," they can simplify onboarding and showcase the best of Nostr’s ecosystem.

Nostr’s “Other Stuff” can often be difficult to discover, use, or understand. Many users doesn't understand or know how to use web browser extensions to login to applications. Let's not even get started with nsecbunkers. Notedeck will address this challenge by providing a native experience that brings these lesser-known applications, tools, and content into a user-friendly and accessible interface, making exploration seamless. However, that doesn't mean Notedeck should disregard power users that want to use nsecbunkers though - hint hint.

For anyone interested in watching Nostr be developed live, right before your very eyes, Notedeck’s progress serves as a reminder of what’s possible when innovation meets dedication. The current alpha is already demonstrating its ability to handle complex use cases, and I’m excited to see how it continues to grow as it moves toward a full release later this year.

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Perched high above the Danube River in Donaustauf, just east of Regensburg, the Walhalla Memorial is one of Germany’s most unique and impressive landmarks. Inspired by the Parthenon in Athens, this neoclassical temple was built in the 19th century by order of King Ludwig I of Bavaria to honor great Germans from history.

🏛️ What Is Walhalla?

• A massive white marble temple that resembles an ancient Greek sanctuary
• Completed in 1842, it was named after the Norse “Valhalla” — the hall of heroes
• Inside, you’ll find over 130 busts and plaques of notable figures in German culture, science, politics, and the arts
• Honorees include Albert Einstein, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and more

📸 Why Visit?

• Panoramic views of the Danube valley—especially stunning at sunset
• The architecture and symmetry of the monument are jaw-dropping
• It’s a peaceful, reflective spot with lots of photo opportunities
• Learn about German and European history in a serene, scenic setting

🚶‍♀️ How to Get There

• 8 km (5 miles) from Regensburg—about 15 minutes by car or bus
• You can also bike along the Danube path (Donau-Radweg), a beautiful riverside ride
• Once you arrive, be ready to climb a long flight of stone steps to reach the top

🕰️ Tips for Visiting

• Best in spring to early fall, when the surrounding hills are lush and green
• Bring water and comfortable shoes for the climb
• The interior is open to visitors (small entrance fee)
• Combine it with a stop in Regensburg or Weltenburg Abbey for a perfect day trip

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Regensburg is a UNESCO World Heritage city and one of Germany’s most beautifully preserved medieval towns. Nestled on the Danube River in Bavaria, this lively university city blends 2,000 years of history with a fresh, modern vibe—perfect for lovers of architecture, riverside cafés, and old-world charm.

🏰 Top Things to Do in Regensburg

🌉 Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke)

• Built in the 12th century and still standing strong
• Offers sweeping views of the old town and river
• Once the only crossing of the Danube for hundreds of miles

⛪ Regensburg Cathedral (Dom St. Peter)

• A towering masterpiece of Gothic architecture
• Home to the Regensburger Domspatzen, one of the world’s oldest boys’ choirs
• Intricate stained glass and dramatic spires—don’t miss it!

🏛️ Old Town (Altstadt)

• Winding alleys, colorful facades, Roman ruins, and medieval towers
• Full of hidden courtyards, shops, and traditional Bavarian restaurants
• Look for the Porta Praetoria, a Roman gate from 179 AD

🏰 St. Emmeram's Abbey & Thurn and Taxis Palace

• A former Benedictine monastery turned into a princely palace
• Guided tours show the lavish rooms and tell tales of European royalty
• The family still lives there today!

🍽️ What to Eat & Drink

• Regensburger Wurst – A smoky local sausage, often grilled
• Grab a bite at the Historic Sausage Kitchen (Wurstkuchl), open since the 1100s!
• Pair your meal with a Bavarian beer from Weltenburg or Spital Brewery

🚶‍♀️ Riverside Walks & Day Trips

• Stroll or bike along the Danube Promenade for peaceful views
• Take a boat trip to Walhalla, a neoclassical temple overlooking the river
• Visit Weltenburg Abbey, the oldest monastic brewery in the world, nestled in the Danube Gorge

📅 Best Time to Visit

• May–September: Ideal weather, open-air events, and vibrant street life
• December: Magical Christmas markets with mulled wine and lights in the medieval square
• Shoulder seasons: Quieter, but still gorgeous

🛤️ Getting There

• Just 1.5 hours by train from Munich
• The old town is compact and walkable—no car needed

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QH99 nổi bật như một hệ sinh thái kỹ thuật số được thiết kế tinh tế nhằm mang lại trải nghiệm mượt mà, hiệu quả và mang tính cá nhân hóa cao cho người dùng trong thời đại số. Với một giao diện thân thiện và bố cục thông minh, nền tảng giúp người dùng dễ dàng tiếp cận các tính năng quan trọng mà không cần mất thời gian làm quen. Khả năng tương thích linh hoạt trên nhiều thiết bị — từ điện thoại thông minh, máy tính bảng đến máy tính để bàn — giúp người dùng có thể truy cập mọi lúc, mọi nơi mà không bị gián đoạn hay thay đổi trải nghiệm. Điều đặc biệt là QH99 liên tục cải tiến công nghệ giao diện dựa trên phản hồi thực tế từ cộng đồng người dùng, từ đó tối ưu hóa các nút chức năng, tốc độ tải trang và khả năng hiển thị nội dung sao cho vừa đẹp mắt vừa dễ sử dụng. Nhờ vậy, mỗi lần truy cập vào QH99 luôn mang đến cảm giác mới mẻ nhưng vẫn quen thuộc, cho phép người dùng thao tác nhanh gọn, tiết kiệm thời gian và tăng cường sự tập trung vào mục tiêu chính.

Không chỉ chú trọng đến trải nghiệm người dùng, QH99 còn đầu tư sâu vào nền tảng công nghệ và bảo mật dữ liệu. Mọi thao tác và luồng thông tin đều được xử lý qua các lớp mã hóa hiện đại, đảm bảo tuyệt đối về quyền riêng tư và tính an toàn trong mọi tình huống. Hệ thống được xây dựng dựa trên cấu trúc máy chủ hiệu năng cao, có khả năng xử lý lưu lượng truy cập lớn một cách trơn tru và nhanh chóng. Ngoài ra, QH99 còn tích hợp các thuật toán thông minh giúp tự động phát hiện và ngăn chặn các hành vi bất thường, từ đó giảm thiểu rủi ro và duy trì trạng thái ổn định cho toàn bộ nền tảng. Những cơ chế phòng ngừa này không chỉ mang tính kỹ thuật mà còn được hỗ trợ bởi đội ngũ chuyên môn túc trực liên tục nhằm theo dõi, nâng cấp và tối ưu hệ thống theo thời gian thực. Sự đầu tư bài bản vào bảo mật và vận hành như vậy chính là yếu tố nền tảng giúp QH99 xây dựng được niềm tin lâu dài từ cộng đồng người dùng rộng lớn.

Hơn cả một nền tảng công nghệ thông minh, QH99 còn đóng vai trò như một người đồng hành đáng tin cậy trong hành trình số hóa cá nhân của mỗi người dùng. Với định hướng phát triển bền vững và tầm nhìn chiến lược rõ ràng, QH99 không ngừng cập nhật những xu hướng công nghệ mới nhất, từ trí tuệ nhân tạo, học máy đến phân tích dữ liệu lớn để mang lại những giá trị thiết thực trong từng tương tác. Hệ thống liên tục học hỏi từ thói quen và nhu cầu của người dùng, từ đó đưa ra những đề xuất thông minh, giúp cá nhân hóa trải nghiệm ở mức độ sâu hơn. Đây chính là sự khác biệt khiến QH99 trở thành một nền tảng không chỉ phục vụ mà còn hiểu và phát triển cùng người dùng. Trong bối cảnh công nghệ ngày càng bùng nổ, QH99 đang chứng tỏ rằng mình không chỉ theo kịp xu thế mà còn tiên phong tạo ra chuẩn mực mới cho sự kết nối và trải nghiệm số hiện đại.

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MU8 được thiết kế như một nền tảng công nghệ mang tính đột phá, nơi mọi trải nghiệm của người dùng được cá nhân hóa và tối ưu hóa đến từng chi tiết nhỏ nhất. Với mục tiêu mang lại sự tiện lợi và linh hoạt tối đa, MU8 không ngừng hoàn thiện giao diện người dùng, tập trung vào tốc độ truy cập, độ phản hồi cao và khả năng thích ứng với đa dạng thiết bị. Người dùng có thể dễ dàng thao tác trên điện thoại di động, máy tính bảng hay máy tính để bàn mà không gặp phải sự gián đoạn nào trong quá trình sử dụng. Bố cục giao diện được bố trí trực quan, màu sắc hài hòa và nút chức năng rõ ràng giúp người dùng dễ dàng điều hướng và tìm thấy thông tin một cách nhanh chóng. Hơn nữa, hệ thống được lập trình để ghi nhớ các hành vi sử dụng quen thuộc của từng người dùng, từ đó đề xuất những tùy chọn phù hợp, góp phần rút ngắn thời gian thao tác và nâng cao hiệu suất trải nghiệm tổng thể.

MU8 cũng đặc biệt chú trọng đến vấn đề an toàn thông tin và độ ổn định của nền tảng — hai yếu tố then chốt làm nên uy tín trong môi trường số hiện đại. Mọi dữ liệu và thông tin cá nhân đều được xử lý qua hệ thống mã hóa đa lớp, đảm bảo không thể bị truy cập trái phép hoặc thất thoát trong bất kỳ tình huống nào. Nền tảng được xây dựng trên hạ tầng máy chủ hiện đại, kết hợp với các thuật toán giám sát hoạt động thông minh nhằm nhanh chóng phát hiện và xử lý các rủi ro tiềm ẩn trước khi chúng ảnh hưởng đến người dùng. Điều này tạo nên một hệ thống vận hành ổn định, tin cậy, giúp người dùng yên tâm sử dụng các tính năng trong suốt thời gian dài mà không gặp trở ngại kỹ thuật. Bên cạnh đó, đội ngũ hỗ trợ kỹ thuật luôn túc trực 24/7 để giải đáp mọi thắc mắc và xử lý sự cố một cách nhanh chóng, đảm bảo người dùng luôn cảm nhận được sự đồng hành chuyên nghiệp và chu đáo.

Ngoài những ưu điểm vượt trội về mặt kỹ thuật và bảo mật, MU8 còn nổi bật nhờ khả năng liên tục cập nhật và nâng cấp để đáp ứng nhu cầu ngày càng cao của người dùng trong thời đại công nghệ phát triển không ngừng. Mỗi lần cập nhật đều được thực hiện dựa trên những phản hồi thực tế từ cộng đồng sử dụng, đảm bảo rằng mọi cải tiến đều mang lại giá trị thiết thực, từ tính năng mới cho đến trải nghiệm người dùng mượt mà hơn. Hệ thống đề xuất thông minh, tùy chỉnh giao diện theo sở thích cá nhân và khả năng tích hợp công nghệ mới như AI hay dữ liệu lớn chính là minh chứng cho định hướng phát triển lâu dài của MU8. Trong tương lai gần, MU8 không chỉ là nền tảng số mạnh mẽ mà còn là người bạn đồng hành đáng tin cậy, giúp người dùng hiện đại chủ động hơn trong việc tiếp cận công nghệ và khai thác tối đa tiềm năng từ không gian kỹ thuật số ngày càng đa chiều.

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• Nostr is an open and interoperable protocol
• You can integrate it with workflow automation tools to augment your experience
• n8n is a great low/no-code workflow automation tool which you can host yourself
• Nostrobots allows you to integrate Nostr into n8n
• In this blog I create some workflow automations for Nostr
• A simple form to delegate posting notes
• Push notifications for mentions on multiple accounts
• Push notifications for your favourite accounts when they post a note
• All workflows are provided as open source with MIT license for you to use

Inter-op All The Things

Nostr is a new open social protocol for the internet. This open nature exciting because of the opportunities for interoperability with other technologies. In Using NFC Cards with Nostr I explored the nostr: URI to launch Nostr clients from a card tap.

The interoperability of Nostr doesn't stop there. The internet has many super-powers, and Nostr is open to all of them. Simply, there's no one to stop it. There is no one in charge, there are no permissioned APIs, and there are no risks of being de-platformed. If you can imagine technologies that would work well with Nostr, then any and all of them can ride on or alongside Nostr rails.

My mental model for why this is special is Google Wave ~2010. Google Wave was to be the next big platform. Lars was running it and had a big track record from Maps. I was excited for it. Then, Google pulled the plug. And, immediately all the time and capital invested in understanding and building on the platform was wasted.

This cannot happen to Nostr, as there is no one to pull the plug, and maybe even no plug to pull.

So long as users demand Nostr, Nostr will exist, and that is a pretty strong guarantee. It makes it worthwhile to invest in bringing Nostr into our other applications.

All we need are simple ways to plug things together.

Nostr and Workflow Automation

Workflow automation is about helping people to streamline their work. As a user, the most common way I achieve this is by connecting disparate systems together. By setting up one system to trigger another or to move data between systems, I can solve for many different problems and become way more effective.

n8n for workflow automation

Many workflow automation tools exist. My favourite is n8n. n8n is a low/no-code workflow automation platform which allows you to build all kinds of workflows. You can use it for free, you can self-host it, it has a user-friendly UI and useful API. Vs Zapier it can be far more elaborate. Vs Make.com I find it to be more intuitive in how it abstracts away the right parts of the code, but still allows you to code when you need to.

Most importantly you can plug anything into n8n: You have built-in nodes for specific applications. HTTP nodes for any other API-based service. And community nodes built by individual community members for any other purpose you can imagine.

Eating my own dogfood

It's very clear to me that there is a big design space here just demanding to be explored. If you could integrate Nostr with anything, what would you do?

In my view the best way for anyone to start anything is by solving their own problem first (aka "scratching your own itch" and "eating your own dogfood"). As I get deeper into Nostr I find myself controlling multiple Npubs – to date I have a personal Npub, a brand Npub for a community I am helping, an AI assistant Npub, and various testing Npubs. I need ways to delegate access to those Npubs without handing over the keys, ways to know if they're mentioned, and ways to know if they're posting.

I can build workflows with n8n to solve these issues for myself to start with, and keep expanding from there as new needs come up.

Running n8n with Nostrobots

I am mostly non-technical with a very helpful AI. To set up n8n to work with Nostr and operate these workflows should be possible for anyone with basic technology skills.

• I have a cheap VPS which currently runs my HAVEN Nostr Relay and Albyhub Lightning Node in Docker containers,
• My objective was to set up n8n to run alongside these in a separate Docker container on the same server, install the required nodes, and then build and host my workflows.

Installing n8n

Self-hosting n8n could not be easier. I followed n8n's Docker-Compose installation docs–

• Install Docker and Docker-Compose if you haven't already,
• Create your docker-compose.yml and .env files from the docs,
• Create your data folder sudo docker volume create n8n_data,
• Start your container with sudo docker compose up -d,
• Your n8n instance should be online at port 5678.

n8n is free to self-host but does require a license. Enter your credentials into n8n to get your free license key. You should now have access to the Workflow dashboard and can create and host any kind of workflows from there.

Installing Nostrobots

To integrate n8n nicely with Nostr, I used the Nostrobots community node by Ocknamo.

In n8n parlance a "node" enables certain functionality as a step in a workflow e.g. a "set" node sets a variable, a "send email" node sends an email. n8n comes with all kinds of "official" nodes installed by default, and Nostr is not amongst them. However, n8n also comes with a framework for community members to create their own "community" nodes, which is where Nostrobots comes in.

You can only use a community node in a self-hosted n8n instance (which is what you have if you are running in Docker on your own server, but this limitation does prevent you from using n8n's own hosted alternative).

To install a community node, see n8n community node docs. From your workflow dashboard–

• Click the "..." in the bottom left corner beside your username, and click "settings",
• Cilck "community nodes" left sidebar,
• Click "Install",
• Enter the "npm Package Name" which is n8n-nodes-nostrobots,
• Accept the risks and click "Install",
• Nostrobots is now added to your n8n instance.

Using Nostrobots

Nostrobots gives you nodes to help you build Nostr-integrated workflows–

• Nostr Write – for posting Notes to the Nostr network,
• Nostr Read – for reading Notes from the Nostr network, and
• Nostr Utils – for performing certain conversions you may need (e.g. from bech32 to hex).

Nostrobots has good documentation on each node which focuses on simple use cases.

Each node has a "convenience mode" by default. For example, the "Read" Node by default will fetch Kind 1 notes by a simple filter, in Nostrobots parlance a "Strategy". For example, with Strategy set to "Mention" the node will accept a pubkey and fetch all Kind 1 notes that Mention the pubkey within a time period. This is very good for quick use.

What wasn't clear to me initially (until Ocknamo helped me out) is that advanced use cases are also possible.

Each node also has an advanced mode. For example, the "Read" Node can have "Strategy" set to "RawFilter(advanced)". Now the node will accept json (anything you like that complies with NIP-01). You can use this to query Notes (Kind 1) as above, and also Profiles (Kind 0), Follow Lists (Kind 3), Reactions (Kind 7), Zaps (Kind 9734/9735), and anything else you can think of.

Creating and adding workflows

With n8n and Nostrobots installed, you can now create or add any kind of Nostr Workflow Automation.

• Click "Add workflow" to go to the workflow builder screen,
• If you would like to build your own workflow, you can start with adding any node. Click "+" and see what is available. Type "Nostr" to explore the Nostrobots nodes you have added,
• If you would like to add workflows that someone else has built, click "..." in the top right. Then click "import from URL" and paste in the URL of any workflow you would like to use (including the ones I share later in this article).

Nostr Workflow Automations

It's time to build some things!

A simple form to post a note to Nostr

I started very simply. I needed to delegate the ability to post to Npubs that I own in order that a (future) team can test things for me. I don't want to worry about managing or training those people on how to use keys, and I want to revoke access easily.

I needed a basic form with credentials that posted a Note.

For this I can use a very simple workflow–

• A n8n Form node – Creates a form for users to enter the note they wish to post. Allows for the form to be protected by a username and password. This node is the workflow "trigger" so that the workflow runs each time the form is submitted.
• A Set node – Allows me to set some variables, in this case I set the relays that I intend to use. I typically add a Set node immediately following the trigger node, and put all the variables I need in this. It helps to make the workflows easier to update and maintain.
• A Nostr Write node (from Nostrobots) – Writes a Kind-1 note to the Nostr network. It accepts Nostr credentials, the output of the Form node, and the relays from the Set node, and posts the Note to those relays.

Once the workflow is built, you can test it with the testing form URL, and set it to "Active" to use the production form URL. That's it. You can now give posting access to anyone for any Npub. To revoke access, simply change the credentials or set to workflow to "Inactive".

It may also be the world's simplest Nostr client.

You can find the Nostr Form to Post a Note workflow here.

Push notifications on mentions and new notes

One of the things Nostr is not very good at is push notifications. Furthermore I have some unique itches to scratch. I want–

• To make sure I never miss a note addressed to any of my Npubs – For this I want a push notification any time any Nostr user mentions any of my Npubs,
• To make sure I always see all notes from key accounts – For this I need a push notification any time any of my Npubs post any Notes to the network,
• To get these notifications on all of my devices – Not just my phone where my Nostr regular client lives, but also on each of my laptops to suit wherever I am working that day.

I needed to build a Nostr push notifications solution.

To build this workflow I had to string a few ideas together–

• Triggering the node on a schedule – Nostrobots does not include a trigger node. As every workflow starts with a trigger we needed a different method. I elected to run the workflow on a schedule of every 10-minutes. Frequent enough to see Notes while they are hot, but infrequent enough to not burden public relays or get rate-limited,
• Storing a list of Npubs in a Nostr list – I needed a way to store the list of Npubs that trigger my notifications. I initially used an array defined in the workflow, this worked fine. Then I decided to try Nostr lists (NIP-51, kind 30000). By defining my list of Npubs as a list published to Nostr I can control my list from within a Nostr client (e.g. Listr.lol or Nostrudel.ninja). Not only does this "just work", but because it's based on Nostr lists automagically Amethyst client allows me to browse that list as a Feed, and everyone I add gets notified in their Mentions,
• Using specific relays – I needed to query the right relays, including my own HAVEN relay inbox for notes addressed to me, and wss://purplepag.es for Nostr profile metadata,
• Querying Nostr events (with Nostrobots) – I needed to make use of many different Nostr queries and use quite a wide range of what Nostrobots can do–
  • I read the EventID of my Kind 30000 list, to return the desired pubkeys,
  • For notifications on mentions, I read all Kind 1 notes that mention that pubkey,
  • For notifications on new notes, I read all Kind 1 notes published by that pubkey,
  • Where there are notes, I read the Kind 0 profile metadata event of that pubkey to get the displayName of the relevant Npub,
  • I transform the EventID into a Nevent to help clients find it.
• Using the Nostr URI – As I did with my NFC card article, I created a link with the nostr: URI prefix so that my phone's native client opens the link by default,
• Push notifications solution – I needed a push notifications solution. I found many with n8n integrations and chose to go with Pushover which supports all my devices, has a free trial, and is unfairly cheap with a $5-per-device perpetual license.

Once the workflow was built, lists published, and Pushover installed on my phone, I was fully set up with push notifications on Nostr. I have used these workflows for several weeks now and made various tweaks as I went. They are feeling robust and I'd welcome you to give them a go.

You can find the Nostr Push Notification If Mentioned here and If Posts a Note here.

In speaking with other Nostr users while I was building this, there are all kind of other needs for push notifications too – like on replies to a certain bookmarked note, or when a followed Npub starts streaming on zap.stream. These are all possible.

Use my workflows

I have open sourced all my workflows at my Github with MIT license and tried to write complete docs, so that you can import them into your n8n and configure them for your own use.

To import any of my workflows–

• Click on the workflow of your choice, e.g. "Nostr_Push_Notify_If_Mentioned.json",
• Click on the "raw" button to view the raw JSON, ex any Github page layout,
• Copy that URL,
• Enter that URL in the "import from URL" dialog mentioned above.

To configure them–

• Prerequisites, credentials, and variables are all stated,
• In general any variables required are entered into a Set Node that follows the trigger node,
• Pushover has some extra setup but is very straightforward and documented in the workflow.

What next?

Over my first four blogs I explored creating a good Nostr setup with Vanity Npub, Lightning Payments, Nostr Addresses at Your Domain, and Personal Nostr Relay.

Then in my latest two blogs I explored different types of interoperability with NFC cards and now n8n Workflow Automation.

Thinking ahead n8n can power any kind of interoperability between Nostr and any other legacy technology solution. On my mind as I write this:

• Further enhancements to posting and delegating solutions and forms (enhanced UI or different note kinds),
• Automated or scheduled posting (such as auto-liking everything Lyn Alden posts),
• Further enhancements to push notifications, on new and different types of events (such as notifying me when I get a new follower, on replies to certain posts, or when a user starts streaming),
• All kinds of bridges, such as bridging notes to and from Telegram, Slack, or Campfire. Or bridging RSS or other event feeds to Nostr,
• All kinds of other automation (such as BlackCoffee controlling a coffee machine),
• All kinds of AI Assistants and Agents,

In fact I have already released an open source workflow for an AI Assistant, and will share more about that in my next blog.

Please be sure to let me know if you think there's another Nostr topic you'd like to see me tackle.

GM Nostr.

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BL555 không chỉ đơn thuần là một nền tảng số với giao diện thân thiện và dễ sử dụng, mà còn là sự kết tinh của tư duy thiết kế hiện đại và công nghệ vận hành mạnh mẽ, phục vụ nhu cầu ngày càng cao và đa dạng của người dùng. Với mục tiêu tối ưu hóa trải nghiệm trong từng chi tiết, BL555 đã áp dụng những xu hướng giao diện mới nhất để đảm bảo mọi thao tác đều trực quan và mượt mà, bất kể người dùng đang sử dụng thiết bị nào. Giao diện của nền tảng này được sắp xếp hợp lý, dễ nắm bắt và tối ưu hóa khả năng phản hồi, giúp người dùng thao tác nhanh chóng, không bị rối mắt hay phải mất thời gian tìm kiếm thông tin cần thiết. Hệ thống menu được bố trí gọn gàng, tích hợp các tính năng hỗ trợ nhanh như tìm kiếm tức thời, điều hướng thông minh và phản hồi trực tiếp, tạo nên một không gian công nghệ thân thiện, phục vụ mọi đối tượng người dùng dù là mới làm quen hay đã quen thuộc với nền tảng số.

Yếu tố làm nên sự khác biệt nổi bật của BL555 chính là khả năng vận hành ổn định và mức độ an toàn được đầu tư nghiêm túc. BL555 xây dựng hệ thống dựa trên nền tảng công nghệ tiên tiến, ứng dụng các phương thức bảo mật đa tầng để đảm bảo an toàn tuyệt đối cho người dùng. Tất cả dữ liệu cá nhân và thông tin hoạt động đều được mã hóa theo chuẩn quốc tế, giúp ngăn ngừa tối đa nguy cơ bị đánh cắp hoặc rò rỉ thông tin. Hệ thống còn tích hợp các công cụ giám sát hoạt động 24/7, liên tục theo dõi hiệu năng cũng như khả năng phát hiện các hành vi bất thường. Khi có sự cố kỹ thuật xảy ra, đội ngũ kỹ thuật viên của BL555 sẽ ngay lập tức can thiệp và xử lý nhanh chóng nhằm duy trì sự ổn định cho toàn hệ thống. Sự kết hợp giữa công nghệ hiện đại và con người chuyên nghiệp đã biến BL555 trở thành một nền tảng đáng tin cậy, nơi mà người dùng có thể yên tâm trải nghiệm mà không phải lo lắng về vấn đề bảo mật hay hiệu năng.

Không dừng lại ở việc cung cấp một không gian kỹ thuật số mạnh mẽ, BL555 còn hướng đến việc xây dựng một cộng đồng người dùng bền vững thông qua việc lắng nghe và cải tiến liên tục. Nền tảng luôn chủ động cập nhật các xu hướng công nghệ mới, đồng thời bổ sung các tính năng phù hợp với phản hồi từ người dùng, nhằm đảm bảo rằng mọi cập nhật đều có giá trị thực tế và nâng cao trải nghiệm tổng thể. BL555 hiểu rằng trong thời đại công nghệ phát triển nhanh chóng như hiện nay, yếu tố con người và khả năng thích ứng là hai điểm then chốt quyết định sự thành công lâu dài. Vì vậy, nền tảng không ngừng hoàn thiện từ giao diện đến chức năng, từ dịch vụ hỗ trợ đến bảo mật, để trở thành một điểm đến lý tưởng cho mọi nhu cầu kết nối, sử dụng và phát triển không gian số cá nhân của người dùng. Trong hành trình phía trước, BL555 chắc chắn sẽ tiếp tục khẳng định vị thế của mình bằng chất lượng, sự chuyên nghiệp và tinh thần đổi mới không ngừng.

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Scuttlebutt foi iniciado em maio de 2014 por Dominic Tarr ( dominictarr ) como uma rede social alternativa off-line, primeiro para convidados, que permite aos usuários obter controle total de seus dados e privacidade. Secure Scuttlebutt (ssb) foi lançado pouco depois, o que coloca a privacidade em primeiro plano com mais recursos de criptografia.

Se você está se perguntando de onde diabos veio o nome Scuttlebutt:

Este termo do século 19 para uma fofoca vem do Scuttlebutt náutico: “um barril de água mantido no convés, com um buraco para uma xícara”. A gíria náutica vai desde o hábito dos marinheiros de se reunir pelo boato até a fofoca, semelhante à fofoca do bebedouro.

Marinheiros se reunindo em torno da rixa. ( fonte )

Dominic descobriu o termo boato em um artigo de pesquisa que leu.

Em sistemas distribuídos, fofocar é um processo de retransmissão de mensagens ponto a ponto; as mensagens são disseminadas de forma análoga ao “boca a boca”.

Secure Scuttlebutt é um banco de dados de feeds imutáveis apenas para acréscimos, otimizado para replicação eficiente para protocolos ponto a ponto. Cada usuário tem um log imutável somente para acréscimos no qual eles podem gravar. Eles gravam no log assinando mensagens com sua chave privada. Pense em um feed de usuário como seu próprio diário de bordo, como um diário de bordo (ou diário do capitão para os fãs de Star Trek), onde eles são os únicos autorizados a escrever nele, mas têm a capacidade de permitir que outros amigos ou colegas leiam ao seu diário de bordo, se assim o desejarem.

Cada mensagem possui um número de sequência e a mensagem também deve fazer referência à mensagem anterior por seu ID. O ID é um hash da mensagem e da assinatura. A estrutura de dados é semelhante à de uma lista vinculada. É essencialmente um log somente de acréscimo de JSON assinado. Cada item adicionado a um log do usuário é chamado de mensagem.

Os logs do usuário são conhecidos como feed e um usuário pode seguir os feeds de outros usuários para receber suas atualizações. Cada usuário é responsável por armazenar seu próprio feed. Quando Alice assina o feed de Bob, Bob baixa o log de feed de Alice. Bob pode verificar se o registro do feed realmente pertence a Alice verificando as assinaturas. Bob pode verificar as assinaturas usando a chave pública de Alice.

Estrutura de alto nível de um feed

Pubs são servidores de retransmissão conhecidos como “super peers”. Pubs conectam usuários usuários e atualizações de fofocas a outros usuários conectados ao Pub. Um Pub é análogo a um pub da vida real, onde as pessoas vão para se encontrar e se socializar. Para ingressar em um Pub, o usuário deve ser convidado primeiro. Um usuário pode solicitar um código de convite de um Pub; o Pub simplesmente gerará um novo código de convite, mas alguns Pubs podem exigir verificação adicional na forma de verificação de e-mail ou, com alguns Pubs, você deve pedir um código em um fórum público ou chat. Pubs também podem mapear aliases de usuário, como e-mails ou nome de usuário, para IDs de chave pública para facilitar os pares de referência.

Depois que o Pub enviar o código de convite ao usuário, o usuário resgatará o código, o que significa que o Pub seguirá o usuário, o que permite que o usuário veja as mensagens postadas por outros membros do Pub, bem como as mensagens de retransmissão do Pub pelo usuário a outros membros do Pub.

Além de retransmitir mensagens entre pares, os Pubs também podem armazenar as mensagens. Se Alice estiver offline e Bob transmitir atualizações de feed, Alice perderá a atualização. Se Alice ficar online, mas Bob estiver offline, não haverá como ela buscar o feed de Bob. Mas com um Pub, Alice pode buscar o feed no Pub mesmo se Bob estiver off-line porque o Pub está armazenando as mensagens. Pubs são úteis porque assim que um colega fica online, ele pode sincronizar com o Pub para receber os feeds de seus amigos potencialmente offline.

Um usuário pode, opcionalmente, executar seu próprio servidor Pub e abri-lo ao público ou permitir que apenas seus amigos participem, se assim o desejarem. Eles também podem ingressar em um Pub público. Aqui está uma lista de Pubs públicos em que todos podem participar . Explicaremos como ingressar em um posteriormente neste guia. Uma coisa importante a observar é que o Secure Scuttlebutt em uma rede social somente para convidados significa que você deve ser “puxado” para entrar nos círculos sociais. Se você responder às mensagens, os destinatários não serão notificados, a menos que estejam seguindo você de volta. O objetivo do SSB é criar “ilhas” isoladas de redes pares, ao contrário de uma rede pública onde qualquer pessoa pode enviar mensagens a qualquer pessoa.

Perspectivas dos participantes

Scuttlebot

O software Pub é conhecido como servidor Scuttlebutt (servidor ssb ), mas também é conhecido como “Scuttlebot” e sbotna linha de comando. O servidor SSB adiciona comportamento de rede ao banco de dados Scuttlebutt (SSB). Estaremos usando o Scuttlebot ao longo deste tutorial.

Os logs do usuário são conhecidos como feed e um usuário pode seguir os feeds de outros usuários para receber suas atualizações. Cada usuário é responsável por armazenar seu próprio feed. Quando Alice assina o feed de Bob, Bob baixa o log de feed de Alice. Bob pode verificar se o registro do feed realmente pertence a Alice verificando as assinaturas. Bob pode verificar as assinaturas usando a chave pública de Alice.

Estrutura de alto nível de um feed

Pubs são servidores de retransmissão conhecidos como “super peers”. Pubs conectam usuários usuários e atualizações de fofocas a outros usuários conectados ao Pub. Um Pub é análogo a um pub da vida real, onde as pessoas vão para se encontrar e se socializar. Para ingressar em um Pub, o usuário deve ser convidado primeiro. Um usuário pode solicitar um código de convite de um Pub; o Pub simplesmente gerará um novo código de convite, mas alguns Pubs podem exigir verificação adicional na forma de verificação de e-mail ou, com alguns Pubs, você deve pedir um código em um fórum público ou chat. Pubs também podem mapear aliases de usuário, como e-mails ou nome de usuário, para IDs de chave pública para facilitar os pares de referência.

Depois que o Pub enviar o código de convite ao usuário, o usuário resgatará o código, o que significa que o Pub seguirá o usuário, o que permite que o usuário veja as mensagens postadas por outros membros do Pub, bem como as mensagens de retransmissão do Pub pelo usuário a outros membros do Pub.

Além de retransmitir mensagens entre pares, os Pubs também podem armazenar as mensagens. Se Alice estiver offline e Bob transmitir atualizações de feed, Alice perderá a atualização. Se Alice ficar online, mas Bob estiver offline, não haverá como ela buscar o feed de Bob. Mas com um Pub, Alice pode buscar o feed no Pub mesmo se Bob estiver off-line porque o Pub está armazenando as mensagens. Pubs são úteis porque assim que um colega fica online, ele pode sincronizar com o Pub para receber os feeds de seus amigos potencialmente offline.

Um usuário pode, opcionalmente, executar seu próprio servidor Pub e abri-lo ao público ou permitir que apenas seus amigos participem, se assim o desejarem. Eles também podem ingressar em um Pub público. Aqui está uma lista de Pubs públicos em que todos podem participar . Explicaremos como ingressar em um posteriormente neste guia. Uma coisa importante a observar é que o Secure Scuttlebutt em uma rede social somente para convidados significa que você deve ser “puxado” para entrar nos círculos sociais. Se você responder às mensagens, os destinatários não serão notificados, a menos que estejam seguindo você de volta. O objetivo do SSB é criar “ilhas” isoladas de redes pares, ao contrário de uma rede pública onde qualquer pessoa pode enviar mensagens a qualquer pessoa.

Perspectivas dos participantes

Pubs - Hubs

Pubs públicos

| Pub Name | Operator | Invite Code | | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | scuttle.us | @Ryan | scuttle.us:8008:@WqcuCOIpLtXFRw/9vOAQJti8avTZ9vxT9rKrPo8qG6o=.ed25519~/ZUi9Chpl0g1kuWSrmehq2EwMQeV0Pd+8xw8XhWuhLE= | | pub1.upsocial.com | @freedomrules | pub1.upsocial.com:8008:@gjlNF5Cyw3OKZxEoEpsVhT5Xv3HZutVfKBppmu42MkI=.ed25519~lMd6f4nnmBZEZSavAl4uahl+feajLUGqu8s2qdoTLi8= | | Monero Pub | @Denis | xmr-pub.net:8008:@5hTpvduvbDyMLN2IdzDKa7nx7PSem9co3RsOmZoyyCM=.ed25519~vQU+r2HUd6JxPENSinUWdfqrJLlOqXiCbzHoML9iVN4= | | FreeSocial | @Jarland | pub.freesocial.co:8008:@ofYKOy2p9wsaxV73GqgOyh6C6nRGFM5FyciQyxwBd6A=.ed25519~ye9Z808S3KPQsV0MWr1HL0/Sh8boSEwW+ZK+8x85u9w= | | ssb.vpn.net.br | @coffeverton | ssb.vpn.net.br:8008:@ze8nZPcf4sbdULvknEFOCbVZtdp7VRsB95nhNw6/2YQ=.ed25519~D0blTolH3YoTwSAkY5xhNw8jAOjgoNXL/+8ZClzr0io= | | gossip.noisebridge.info | Noisebridge Hackerspace @james.network | gossip.noisebridge.info:8008:@2NANnQVdsoqk0XPiJG2oMZqaEpTeoGrxOHJkLIqs7eY=.ed25519~JWTC6+rPYPW5b5zCion0gqjcJs35h6JKpUrQoAKWgJ4= |

Pubs privados

Você precisará entrar em contato com os proprietários desses bares para receber um convite.

| Pub Name | Operator | Contact | | --------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------- | | many.butt.nz | @dinosaur | mikey@enspiral.com | | one.butt.nz | @dinosaur | mikey@enspiral.com | | ssb.mikey.nz | @dinosaur | mikey@enspiral.com | | ssb.celehner.com | @cel | cel@celehner.com |

Pubs muito grandes

Aviso: embora tecnicamente funcione usar um convite para esses pubs, você provavelmente se divertirá se o fizer devido ao seu tamanho (muitas coisas para baixar, risco para bots / spammers / idiotas)

| Pub Name | Operator | Invite Code | | --------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | scuttlebutt.de | SolSoCoG | scuttlebutt.de:8008:@yeh/GKxlfhlYXSdgU7CRLxm58GC42za3tDuC4NJld/k=.ed25519~iyaCpZ0co863K9aF+b7j8BnnHfwY65dGeX6Dh2nXs3c= | | Lohn's Pub | @lohn | p.lohn.in:8018:@LohnKVll9HdLI3AndEc4zwGtfdF/J7xC7PW9B/JpI4U=.ed25519~z3m4ttJdI4InHkCtchxTu26kKqOfKk4woBb1TtPeA/s= | | Scuttle Space | @guil-dot | Visit scuttle.space | | SSB PeerNet US-East | timjrobinson | us-east.ssbpeer.net:8008:@sTO03jpVivj65BEAJMhlwtHXsWdLd9fLwyKAT1qAkc0=.ed25519~sXFc5taUA7dpGTJITZVDCRy2A9jmkVttsr107+ufInU= | | Hermies | s | net:hermies.club:8008~shs:uMYDVPuEKftL4SzpRGVyQxLdyPkOiX7njit7+qT/7IQ=:SSB+Room+PSK3TLYC2T86EHQCUHBUHASCASE18JBV24= |

GUI - Interface Gráfica do Utilizador(Usuário)

Patchwork - Uma GUI SSB (Descontinuado)

Patchwork é o aplicativo de mensagens e compartilhamento descentralizado construído em cima do SSB . O protocolo scuttlebutt em si não mantém um conjunto de feeds nos quais um usuário está interessado, então um cliente é necessário para manter uma lista de feeds de pares em que seu respectivo usuário está interessado e seguindo.

Fonte: scuttlebutt.nz

Quando você instala e executa o Patchwork, você só pode ver e se comunicar com seus pares em sua rede local. Para acessar fora de sua LAN, você precisa se conectar a um Pub. Um pub é apenas para convidados e eles retransmitem mensagens entre você e seus pares fora de sua LAN e entre outros Pubs.

Lembre-se de que você precisa seguir alguém para receber mensagens dessa pessoa. Isso reduz o envio de mensagens de spam para os usuários. Os usuários só veem as respostas das pessoas que seguem. Os dados são sincronizados no disco para funcionar offline, mas podem ser sincronizados diretamente com os pares na sua LAN por wi-fi ou bluetooth.

Patchbay - Uma GUI Alternativa

Patchbay é um cliente de fofoca projetado para ser fácil de modificar e estender. Ele usa o mesmo banco de dados que Patchwork e Patchfoo , então você pode facilmente dar uma volta com sua identidade existente.

Planetary - GUI para IOS

Planetary é um app com pubs pré-carregados para facilitar integração.

Manyverse - GUI para Android

Manyverse é um aplicativo de rede social com recursos que você esperaria: posts, curtidas, perfis, mensagens privadas, etc. Mas não está sendo executado na nuvem de propriedade de uma empresa, em vez disso, as postagens de seus amigos e todos os seus dados sociais vivem inteiramente em seu telefone .

Fontes

• https://scuttlebot.io/

• https://decentralized-id.com/decentralized-web/scuttlebot/#plugins

• https://medium.com/@miguelmota/getting-started-with-secure-scuttlebut-e6b7d4c5ecfd

• Secure Scuttlebutt : um protocolo de banco de dados global.

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"Focus on the things you are for, not the things you are against. Many people spend large chunks of their day thinking about what they hate. They are always telling you about something they dislike: this food, that subject, this political party, that coworker. You are more than your frustrations. Build your identity around what you love."

~ James Clear

I need to do better with this personally but its great food for thought.

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Último dia do ano, momento para tirar o pó da bola de cristal, para fazer reflexões, previsões e desejos para o próximo ano e seguintes.

Ano após ano, o Bitcoin evoluiu, foi ultrapassando etapas, tornou-se cada vez mais mainstream. Está cada vez mais difícil fazer previsões sobre o Bitcoin, já faltam poucas barreiras a serem ultrapassadas e as que faltam são altamente complexas ou tem um impacto profundo no sistema financeiro ou na sociedade. Estas alterações profundas tem que ser realizadas lentamente, porque uma alteração rápida poderia resultar em consequências terríveis, poderia provocar um retrocesso.

Código do Bitcoin

No final de 2025, possivelmente vamos ter um fork, as discussões sobre os covenants já estão avançadas, vão acelerar ainda mais. Já existe um consenso relativamente alto, a favor dos covenants, só falta decidir que modelo será escolhido. Penso que até ao final do ano será tudo decidido.

Depois dos covenants, o próximo foco será para a criptografia post-quantum, que será o maior desafio que o Bitcoin enfrenta. Criar uma criptografia segura e que não coloque a descentralização em causa.

Espero muito de Ark, possivelmente a inovação do ano, gostaria de ver o Nostr a furar a bolha bitcoinheira e que o Cashu tivesse mais reconhecimento pelos bitcoiners.

Espero que surjam avanços significativos no BitVM2 e BitVMX.

Não sei o que esperar das layer 2 de Bitcoin, foram a maior desilusão de 2024. Surgiram com muita força, mas pouca coisa saiu do papel, foi uma mão cheia de nada. Uma parte dos projetos caiu na tentação da shitcoinagem, na criação de tokens, que tem um único objetivo, enriquecer os devs e os VCs.

Se querem ser levados a sério, têm que ser sérios.

“À mulher de César não basta ser honesta, deve parecer honesta”

Se querem ter o apoio dos bitcoiners, sigam o ethos do Bitcoin.

Neste ponto a atitude do pessoal da Ark é exemplar, em vez de andar a chorar no Twitter para mudar o código do Bitcoin, eles colocaram as mãos na massa e criaram o protocolo. É claro que agora está meio “coxo”, funciona com uma multisig ou com os covenants na Liquid. Mas eles estão a criar um produto, vão demonstrar ao mercado que o produto é bom e útil. Com a adoção, a comunidade vai perceber que o Ark necessita dos covenants para melhorar a interoperabilidade e a soberania.

É este o pensamento certo, que deveria ser seguido pelos restantes e futuros projetos. É seguir aquele pensamento do J.F. Kennedy:

“Não perguntem o que é que o vosso país pode fazer por vocês, perguntem o que é que vocês podem fazer pelo vosso país”

Ou seja, não fiquem à espera que o bitcoin mude, criem primeiro as inovações/tecnologia, ganhem adoção e depois demonstrem que a alteração do código camada base pode melhorar ainda mais o vosso projeto. A necessidade é que vai levar a atualização do código.

Reservas Estratégicas de Bitcoin

Bancos centrais

Com a eleição de Trump, emergiu a ideia de uma Reserva Estratégia de Bitcoin, tornou este conceito mainstream. Foi um pivot, a partir desse momento, foram enumerados os políticos de todo o mundo a falar sobre o assunto.

A Senadora Cynthia Lummis foi mais além e propôs um programa para adicionar 200 mil bitcoins à reserva ao ano, até 1 milhão de Bitcoin. Só que isto está a criar uma enorme expectativa na comunidade, só que pode resultar numa enorme desilusão. Porque no primeiro ano, o Trump em vez de comprar os 200 mil, pode apenas adicionar na reserva, os 198 mil que o Estado já tem em sua posse. Se isto acontecer, possivelmente vai resultar numa forte queda a curto prazo. Na minha opinião os bancos centrais deveriam seguir o exemplo de El Salvador, fazer um DCA diário.

Mais que comprar bitcoin, para mim, o mais importante é a criação da Reserva, é colocar o Bitcoin ao mesmo nível do ouro, o impacto para o resto do mundo será tremendo, a teoria dos jogos na sua plenitude. Muitos outros bancos centrais vão ter que comprar, para não ficarem atrás, além disso, vai transmitir uma mensagem à generalidade da população, que o Bitcoin é “afinal é algo seguro, com valor”.

Mas não foi Trump que iniciou esta teoria dos jogos, mas sim foi a primeira vítima dela. É o próprio Trump que o admite, que os EUA necessitam da reserva para não ficar atrás da China. Além disso, desde que os EUA utilizaram o dólar como uma arma, com sanção contra a Rússia, surgiram boatos de que a Rússia estaria a utilizar o Bitcoin para transações internacionais. Que foram confirmados recentemente, pelo próprio governo russo. Também há poucos dias, ainda antes deste reconhecimento público, Putin elogiou o Bitcoin, ao reconhecer que “Ninguém pode proibir o bitcoin”, defendendo como uma alternativa ao dólar. A narrativa está a mudar.

Já existem alguns países com Bitcoin, mas apenas dois o fizeram conscientemente (El Salvador e Butão), os restantes têm devido a apreensões. Hoje são poucos, mas 2025 será o início de uma corrida pelos bancos centrais. Esta corrida era algo previsível, o que eu não esperava é que acontecesse tão rápido.

Empresas

A criação de reservas estratégicas não vai ficar apenas pelos bancos centrais, também vai acelerar fortemente nas empresas em 2025.

Mas as empresas não vão seguir a estratégia do Saylor, vão comprar bitcoin sem alavancagem, utilizando apenas os tesouros das empresas, como uma proteção contra a inflação. Eu não sou grande admirador do Saylor, prefiro muito mais, uma estratégia conservadora, sem qualquer alavancagem. Penso que as empresas vão seguir a sugestão da BlackRock, que aconselha um alocações de 1% a 3%.

Penso que 2025, ainda não será o ano da entrada das 6 magníficas (excepto Tesla), será sobretudo empresas de pequena e média dimensão. As magníficas ainda tem uma cota muito elevada de shareholders com alguma idade, bastante conservadores, que têm dificuldade em compreender o Bitcoin, foi o que aconteceu recentemente com a Microsoft.

Também ainda não será em 2025, talvez 2026, a inclusão nativamente de wallet Bitcoin nos sistema da Apple Pay e da Google Pay. Seria um passo gigante para a adoção a nível mundial.

ETFs

Os ETFs para mim são uma incógnita, tenho demasiadas dúvidas, como será 2025. Este ano os inflows foram superiores a 500 mil bitcoins, o IBIT foi o lançamento de ETF mais bem sucedido da história. O sucesso dos ETFs, deve-se a 2 situações que nunca mais se vão repetir. O mercado esteve 10 anos à espera pela aprovação dos ETFs, a procura estava reprimida, isso foi bem notório nos primeiros meses, os inflows foram brutais.

Também se beneficiou por ser um mercado novo, não existia orderbook de vendas, não existia um mercado interno, praticamente era só inflows. Agora o mercado já estabilizou, a maioria das transações já são entre clientes dos próprios ETFs. Agora só uma pequena percentagem do volume das transações diárias vai resultar em inflows ou outflows.

Estes dois fenómenos nunca mais se vão repetir, eu não acredito que o número de inflows em BTC supere os número de 2024, em dólares vai superar, mas em btc não acredito que vá superar.

Mas em 2025 vão surgir uma infindável quantidade de novos produtos, derivativos, novos ETFs de cestos com outras criptos ou cestos com ativos tradicionais. O bitcoin será adicionado em produtos financeiros já existentes no mercado, as pessoas vão passar a deter bitcoin, sem o saberem.

Com o fim da operação ChokePoint 2.0, vai surgir uma nova onda de adoção e de produtos financeiros. Possivelmente vamos ver bancos tradicionais a disponibilizar produtos ou serviços de custódia aos seus clientes.

Eu adoraria ver o crescimento da adoção do bitcoin como moeda, só que a regulamentação não vai ajudar nesse processo.

Preço

Eu acredito que o topo deste ciclo será alcançado no primeiro semestre, posteriormente haverá uma correção. Mas desta vez, eu acredito que a correção será muito menor que as anteriores, inferior a 50%, esta é a minha expectativa. Espero estar certo.

Stablecoins de dólar

Agora saindo um pouco do universo do Bitcoin, acho importante destacar as stablecoins.

No último ciclo, eu tenho dividido o tempo, entre continuar a estudar o Bitcoin e estudar o sistema financeiro, as suas dinâmicas e o comportamento humano. Isto tem sido o meu foco de reflexão, imaginar a transformação que o mundo vai sofrer devido ao padrão Bitcoin. É uma ilusão acreditar que a transição de um padrão FIAT para um padrão Bitcoin vai ser rápida, vai existir um processo transitório que pode demorar décadas.

Com a re-entrada de Trump na Casa Branca, prometendo uma política altamente protecionista, vai provocar uma forte valorização do dólar, consequentemente as restantes moedas do mundo vão derreter. Provocando uma inflação generalizada, gerando uma corrida às stablecoins de dólar nos países com moedas mais fracas. Trump vai ter uma política altamente expansionista, vai exportar dólares para todo o mundo, para financiar a sua própria dívida. A desigualdade entre os pobres e ricos irá crescer fortemente, aumentando a possibilidade de conflitos e revoltas.

“Casa onde não há pão, todos ralham e ninguém tem razão”

Será mais lenha, para alimentar a fogueira, vai gravar os conflitos geopolíticos já existentes, ficando as sociedade ainda mais polarizadas.

Eu acredito que 2025, vai haver um forte crescimento na adoção das stablecoins de dólares, esse forte crescimento vai agravar o problema sistémico que são as stablecoins. Vai ser o início do fim das stablecoins, pelo menos, como nós conhecemos hoje em dia.

Problema sistémico

O sistema FIAT não nasceu de um dia para outro, foi algo que foi construído organicamente, ou seja, foi evoluindo ao longo dos anos, sempre que havia um problema/crise, eram criadas novas regras ou novas instituições para minimizar os problemas. Nestes quase 100 anos, desde os acordos de Bretton Woods, a evolução foram tantas, tornaram o sistema financeiro altamente complexo, burocrático e nada eficiente.

Na prática é um castelo de cartas construído sobre outro castelo de cartas e que por sua vez, foi construído sobre outro castelo de cartas.

As stablecoins são um problema sistémico, devido às suas reservas em dólares e o sistema financeiro não está preparado para manter isso seguro. Com o crescimento das reservas ao longo dos anos, foi se agravando o problema.

No início a Tether colocava as reservas em bancos comerciais, mas com o crescimento dos dólares sob gestão, criou um problema nos bancos comerciais, devido à reserva fracionária. Essas enormes reservas da Tether estavam a colocar em risco a própria estabilidade dos bancos.

A Tether acabou por mudar de estratégia, optou por outros ativos, preferencialmente por títulos do tesouro/obrigações dos EUA. Só que a Tether continua a crescer e não dá sinais de abrandamento, pelo contrário.

Até o próprio mundo cripto, menosprezava a gravidade do problema da Tether/stablecoins para o resto do sistema financeiro, porque o marketcap do cripto ainda é muito pequeno. É verdade que ainda é pequeno, mas a Tether não o é, está no top 20 dos maiores detentores de títulos do tesouros dos EUA e está ao nível dos maiores bancos centrais do mundo. Devido ao seu tamanho, está a preocupar os responsáveis/autoridades/reguladores dos EUA, pode colocar em causa a estabilidade do sistema financeiro global, que está assente nessas obrigações.

Os títulos do tesouro dos EUA são o colateral mais utilizado no mundo, tanto por bancos centrais, como por empresas, é a charneira da estabilidade do sistema financeiro. Os títulos do tesouro são um assunto muito sensível. Na recente crise no Japão, do carry trade, o Banco Central do Japão tentou minimizar a desvalorização do iene através da venda de títulos dos EUA. Esta operação, obrigou a uma viagem de emergência, da Secretaria do Tesouro dos EUA, Janet Yellen ao Japão, onde disponibilizou liquidez para parar a venda de títulos por parte do Banco Central do Japão. Essa forte venda estava desestabilizando o mercado.

Os principais detentores de títulos do tesouros são institucionais, bancos centrais, bancos comerciais, fundo de investimento e gestoras, tudo administrado por gestores altamente qualificados, racionais e que conhecem a complexidade do mercado de obrigações.

O mundo cripto é seu oposto, é naife com muita irracionalidade e uma forte pitada de loucura, na sua maioria nem faz a mínima ideia como funciona o sistema financeiro. Essa irracionalidade pode levar a uma “corrida bancária”, como aconteceu com o UST da Luna, que em poucas horas colapsou o projeto. Em termos de escala, a Luna ainda era muito pequena, por isso, o problema ficou circunscrito ao mundo cripto e a empresas ligadas diretamente ao cripto.

Só que a Tether é muito diferente, caso exista algum FUD, que obrigue a Tether a desfazer-se de vários biliões ou dezenas de biliões de dólares em títulos num curto espaço de tempo, poderia provocar consequências terríveis em todo o sistema financeiro. A Tether é grande demais, é já um problema sistémico, que vai agravar-se com o crescimento em 2025.

Não tenham dúvidas, se existir algum problema, o Tesouro dos EUA vai impedir a venda dos títulos que a Tether tem em sua posse, para salvar o sistema financeiro. O problema é, o que vai fazer a Tether, se ficar sem acesso às venda das reservas, como fará o redeem dos dólares?

Como o crescimento do Tether é inevitável, o Tesouro e o FED estão com um grande problema em mãos, o que fazer com o Tether?

Mas o problema é que o atual sistema financeiro é como um curto cobertor: Quanto tapas a cabeça, destapas os pés; Ou quando tapas os pés, destapas a cabeça. Ou seja, para resolver o problema da guarda reservas da Tether, vai criar novos problemas, em outros locais do sistema financeiro e assim sucessivamente.

Conta mestre

Uma possível solução seria dar uma conta mestre à Tether, dando o acesso direto a uma conta no FED, semelhante à que todos os bancos comerciais têm. Com isto, a Tether deixaria de necessitar os títulos do tesouro, depositando o dinheiro diretamente no banco central. Só que isto iria criar dois novos problemas, com o Custodia Bank e com o restante sistema bancário.

O Custodia Bank luta há vários anos contra o FED, nos tribunais pelo direito a ter licença bancária para um banco com full-reserves. O FED recusou sempre esse direito, com a justificativa que esse banco, colocaria em risco toda a estabilidade do sistema bancário existente, ou seja, todos os outros bancos poderiam colapsar. Perante a existência em simultâneo de bancos com reserva fracionária e com full-reserves, as pessoas e empresas iriam optar pelo mais seguro. Isso iria provocar uma corrida bancária, levando ao colapso de todos os bancos com reserva fracionária, porque no Custodia Bank, os fundos dos clientes estão 100% garantidos, para qualquer valor. Deixaria de ser necessário limites de fundos de Garantia de Depósitos.

Eu concordo com o FED nesse ponto, que os bancos com full-reserves são uma ameaça a existência dos restantes bancos. O que eu discordo do FED, é a origem do problema, o problema não está nos bancos full-reserves, mas sim nos que têm reserva fracionária.

O FED ao conceder uma conta mestre ao Tether, abre um precedente, o Custodia Bank irá o aproveitar, reclamando pela igualdade de direitos nos tribunais e desta vez, possivelmente ganhará a sua licença.

Ainda há um segundo problema, com os restantes bancos comerciais. A Tether passaria a ter direitos similares aos bancos comerciais, mas os deveres seriam muito diferentes. Isto levaria os bancos comerciais aos tribunais para exigir igualdade de tratamento, é uma concorrência desleal. Isto é o bom dos tribunais dos EUA, são independentes e funcionam, mesmo contra o estado. Os bancos comerciais têm custos exorbitantes devido às políticas de compliance, como o KYC e AML. Como o governo não vai querer aliviar as regras, logo seria a Tether, a ser obrigada a fazer o compliance dos seus clientes.

A obrigação do KYC para ter stablecoins iriam provocar um terramoto no mundo cripto.

Assim, é pouco provável que seja a solução para a Tether.

FED

Só resta uma hipótese, ser o próprio FED a controlar e a gerir diretamente as stablecoins de dólar, nacionalizado ou absorvendo as existentes. Seria uma espécie de CBDC. Isto iria provocar um novo problema, um problema diplomático, porque as stablecoins estão a colocar em causa a soberania monetária dos outros países. Atualmente as stablecoins estão um pouco protegidas porque vivem num limbo jurídico, mas a partir do momento que estas são controladas pelo governo americano, tudo muda. Os países vão exigir às autoridades americanas medidas que limitem o uso nos seus respectivos países.

Não existe uma solução boa, o sistema FIAT é um castelo de cartas, qualquer carta que se mova, vai provocar um desmoronamento noutro local. As autoridades não poderão adiar mais o problema, terão que o resolver de vez, senão, qualquer dia será tarde demais. Se houver algum problema, vão colocar a responsabilidade no cripto e no Bitcoin. Mas a verdade, a culpa é inteiramente dos políticos, da sua incompetência em resolver os problemas a tempo.

Será algo para acompanhar futuramente, mas só para 2026, talvez…

É curioso, há uns anos pensava-se que o Bitcoin seria a maior ameaça ao sistema ao FIAT, mas afinal, a maior ameaça aos sistema FIAT é o próprio FIAT(stablecoins). A ironia do destino.

Isto é como uma corrida, o Bitcoin é aquele atleta que corre ao seu ritmo, umas vezes mais rápido, outras vezes mais lento, mas nunca pára. O FIAT é o atleta que dá tudo desde da partida, corre sempre em velocidade máxima. Só que a vida e o sistema financeiro não é uma prova de 100 metros, mas sim uma maratona.

Europa

2025 será um ano desafiante para todos europeus, sobretudo devido à entrada em vigor da regulamentação (MiCA). Vão começar a sentir na pele a regulamentação, vão agravar-se os problemas com os compliance, problemas para comprovar a origem de fundos e outras burocracias. Vai ser lindo.

O Travel Route passa a ser obrigatório, os europeus serão obrigados a fazer o KYC nas transações. A Travel Route é uma suposta lei para criar mais transparência, mas prática, é uma lei de controle, de monitorização e para limitar as liberdades individuais dos cidadãos.

O MiCA também está a colocar problemas nas stablecoins de Euro, a Tether para já preferiu ficar de fora da europa. O mais ridículo é que as novas regras obrigam os emissores a colocar 30% das reservas em bancos comerciais. Os burocratas europeus não compreendem que isto coloca em risco a estabilidade e a solvência dos próprios bancos, ficam propensos a corridas bancárias.

O MiCA vai obrigar a todas as exchanges a estar registadas em solo europeu, ficando vulnerável ao temperamento dos burocratas. Ainda não vai ser em 2025, mas a UE vai impor políticas de controle de capitais, é inevitável, as exchanges serão obrigadas a usar em exclusividade stablecoins de euro, as restantes stablecoins serão deslistadas.

Todas estas novas regras do MiCA, são extremamente restritas, não é para garantir mais segurança aos cidadãos europeus, mas sim para garantir mais controle sobre a população. A UE está cada vez mais perto da autocracia, do que da democracia. A minha única esperança no horizonte, é que o sucesso das políticas cripto nos EUA, vai obrigar a UE a recuar e a aligeirar as regras, a teoria dos jogos é implacável. Mas esse recuo, nunca acontecerá em 2025, vai ser um longo período conturbado.

Recessão

Os mercados estão todos em máximos históricos, isto não é sustentável por muito tempo, suspeito que no final de 2025 vai acontecer alguma correção nos mercados. A queda só não será maior, porque os bancos centrais vão imprimir dinheiro, muito dinheiro, como se não houvesse amanhã. Vão voltar a resolver os problemas com a injeção de liquidez na economia, é empurrar os problemas com a barriga, em de os resolver. Outra vez o efeito Cantillon.

Será um ano muito desafiante a nível político, onde o papel dos políticos será fundamental. A crise política na França e na Alemanha, coloca a UE órfã, sem um comandante ao leme do navio. 2025 estará condicionado pelas eleições na Alemanha, sobretudo no resultado do AfD, que podem colocar em causa a propriedade UE e o euro.

Possivelmente, só o fim da guerra poderia minimizar a crise, algo que é muito pouco provável acontecer.

Em Portugal, a economia parece que está mais ou menos equilibrada, mas começam a aparecer alguns sinais preocupantes. Os jogos de sorte e azar estão em máximos históricos, batendo o recorde de 2014, época da grande crise, não é um bom sinal, possivelmente já existe algum desespero no ar.

A Alemanha é o motor da Europa, quanto espirra, Portugal constipa-se. Além do problema da Alemanha, a Espanha também está à beira de uma crise, são os países que mais influenciam a economia portuguesa.

Se existir uma recessão mundial, terá um forte impacto no turismo, que é hoje em dia o principal motor de Portugal.

Brasil

Brasil é algo para acompanhar em 2025, sobretudo a nível macro e a nível político. Existe uma possibilidade de uma profunda crise no Brasil, sobretudo na sua moeda. O banco central já anda a queimar as reservas para minimizar a desvalorização do Real.

Sem mudanças profundas nas políticas fiscais, as reservas vão se esgotar. As políticas de controle de capitais são um cenário plausível, será interesse de acompanhar, como o governo irá proceder perante a existência do Bitcoin e stablecoins. No Brasil existe um forte adoção, será um bom case study, certamente irá repetir-se em outros países num futuro próximo.

Os próximos tempos não serão fáceis para os brasileiros, especialmente para os que não têm Bitcoin.

Blockchain

Em 2025, possivelmente vamos ver os primeiros passos da BlackRock para criar a primeira bolsa de valores, exclusivamente em blockchain. Eu acredito que a BlackRock vai criar uma própria blockchain, toda controlada por si, onde estarão os RWAs, para fazer concorrência às tradicionais bolsas de valores. Será algo interessante de acompanhar.

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Estas são as minhas previsões, eu escrevi isto muito em cima do joelho, certamente esqueci-me de algumas coisas, se for importante acrescentarei nos comentários. A maioria das previsões só acontecerá após 2025, mas fica aqui a minha opinião.

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Tóm tắt Hackathon BUIDL BATTLE

BUIDL BATTLE | The Bitcoin Builders Tournament kết thúc với 81 dự án được phê duyệt từ 219 developer đăng ký. Sự kiện trực tuyến kéo dài 3 tuần này nhằm thúc đẩy đổi mới trên Bitcoin, mang đến cơ hội tiếp cận cộng đồng builders, nhà đầu tư và accelerator. Trọng tâm xoay quanh các chủ đề Bitcoin DeFi và Real World Utility, với tổng giải thưởng hơn 90.000 USD bao gồm tiền mặt, credit AWS và grants ICP. Những đột phá công nghệ nổi bật ứng dụng Stacks technology và sBTC.

Hackathon chia làm 2 vòng. Các dự án vào chung kết trình bày trước hội đồng giám khảo gồm VC và lãnh đạo ngành để chọn ra quán quân. Người tham gia nhận mentorship và workshop giá trị, đồng thời tăng khả năng gọi vốn ở vòng 2. Sự kiện được hỗ trợ bởi Stacks Foundation, AWS và đối tác, góp phần củng cố hệ sinh thái phát triển Bitcoin.

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Stacks Foundation

Stacks Foundation tập trung phát triển Stacks blockchain – Bitcoin Layer 2 hàng đầu, hỗ trợ các dự án tận dụng bảo mật của Bitcoin để xây dựng Internet phi tập trung. Thông qua chương trình Stacks Accelerator, tổ chức đã thúc đẩy đổi mới và thu hút developer cho hệ sinh thái blockchain. Sứ mệnh hiện tại là cung cấp công cụ để phát triển ứng dụng user-owned, củng cố tầm nhìn về web phi tập trung.

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Verstand ohne Gefühl ist unmenschlich; \ Gefühl ohne Verstand ist Dummheit. \ Egon Bahr

Seit Jahren werden wir darauf getrimmt, dass Fakten eigentlich gefühlt seien. Aber nicht alles ist relativ und nicht alles ist nach Belieben interpretierbar. Diese Schokoladenhasen beispielsweise, die an Ostern in unseren Gefilden typisch sind, «ostern» zwar nicht, sondern sie sitzen in der Regel, trotzdem verwandelt sie das nicht in «Sitzhasen».

Nichts soll mehr gelten, außer den immer invasiveren Gesetzen. Die eigenen Traditionen und Wurzeln sind potenziell «pfui», um andere Menschen nicht auszuschließen, aber wir mögen uns toleranterweise an die fremden Symbole und Rituale gewöhnen. Dabei ist es mir prinzipiell völlig egal, ob und wann jemand ein Fastenbrechen feiert, am Karsamstag oder jedem anderen Tag oder nie – aber bitte freiwillig.

Und vor allem: Lasst die Finger von den Kindern! In Bern setzten kürzlich Demonstranten ein Zeichen gegen die zunehmende Verbreitung woker Ideologie im Bildungssystem und forderten ein Ende der sexuellen Indoktrination von Schulkindern.

Wenn es nicht wegen des heiklen Themas Migration oder wegen des Regenbogens ist, dann wegen des Klimas. Im Rahmen der «Netto Null»-Agenda zum Kampf gegen das angeblich teuflische CO2 sollen die Menschen ihre Ernährungsgewohnheiten komplett ändern. Nach dem Willen von Produzenten synthetischer Lebensmittel, wie Bill Gates, sollen wir baldmöglichst praktisch auf Fleisch und alle Milchprodukte wie Milch und Käse verzichten. Ein lukratives Geschäftsmodell, das neben der EU aktuell auch von einem britischen Lobby-Konsortium unterstützt wird.

Sollten alle ideologischen Stricke zu reißen drohen, ist da immer noch «der Putin». Die Unions-Europäer offenbaren sich dabei ständig mehr als Vertreter der Rüstungsindustrie. Allen voran zündelt Deutschland an der Kriegslunte, angeführt von einem scheinbar todesmutigen Kanzlerkandidaten Friedrich Merz. Nach dessen erneuter Aussage, «Taurus»-Marschflugkörper an Kiew liefern zu wollen, hat Russland eindeutig klargestellt, dass man dies als direkte Kriegsbeteiligung werten würde – «mit allen sich daraus ergebenden Konsequenzen für Deutschland».

Wohltuend sind Nachrichten über Aktivitäten, die sich der allgemeinen Kriegstreiberei entgegenstellen oder diese öffentlich hinterfragen. Dazu zählt auch ein Kongress kritischer Psychologen und Psychotherapeuten, der letzte Woche in Berlin stattfand. Die vielen Vorträge im Kontext von «Krieg und Frieden» deckten ein breites Themenspektrum ab, darunter Friedensarbeit oder die Notwendigkeit einer «Pädagogik der Kriegsuntüchtigkeit».

Der heutige «stille Freitag», an dem Christen des Leidens und Sterbens von Jesus gedenken, ist vielleicht unabhängig von jeder religiösen oder spirituellen Prägung eine passende Einladung zur Reflexion. In der Ruhe liegt die Kraft. In diesem Sinne wünsche ich Ihnen frohe Ostertage!

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Table Of Content

• The Influence of Global Oil Prices

• Bitcoin's Roller Coaster Ride

• Anticipation Surrounding the 2024 Halving Event

• The Broader Crypto Landscape

• Conclusions

• FAQ

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin stands as a beacon, often dictating the mood of the entire crypto market. Its price fluctuations are closely watched by investors, analysts, and enthusiasts alike. Max Keiser, a prominent figure in the crypto space, recently shed light on some intriguing factors that might be influencing Bitcoin's current price trajectory. This article delves into Keiser's insights, exploring the broader implications of global events on Bitcoin's market performance.

The Influence of Global Oil Prices

Max Keiser, a renowned Bitcoin advocate and former trader, recently drew attention to the interplay between global oil prices and Bitcoin's market performance. Responding to a post by German economics expert, Holger Zschaepitz, Keiser highlighted the significance of Brent oil reaching $90 per barrel for the first time since the previous November. According to Keiser, the surge in oil prices, driven by Saudi Arabia's decision to extend its reduction in oil production for another three months, has had ripple effects in the financial world. One of these effects is the shift of investor interest towards higher interest deposit USD accounts. This diversion of investments is creating what Keiser terms as "a small headwind for Bitcoin," implying that as traditional markets like oil show promise, some investors might be reconsidering their cryptocurrency positions.

Bitcoin's Roller Coaster Ride

The cryptocurrency market, known for its volatility, witnessed Bitcoin's price undergoing significant fluctuations recently. A notable event that gave Bitcoin a temporary boost was Grayscale's triumph over the SEC in a legal battle concerning the conversion of its Bitcoin Trust into a spot ETF. This victory led to a rapid 7.88% spike in Bitcoin's price within a mere hour, pushing it from the $26,000 bracket to briefly touch the $28,000 threshold. However, this euphoria was short-lived. Over the subsequent week, the cryptocurrency saw its gains erode, settling in the $25,400 range. At the time the reference article was penned, Bitcoin was hovering around $25,688.

Anticipation Surrounding the 2024 Halving Event

The Bitcoin community is abuzz with anticipation for the next scheduled Bitcoin halving, projected to take place in April-May 2024. This event will see the rewards for Bitcoin miners being slashed by half, resulting in a decreased supply of Bitcoin entering the market. Historically, such halvings have acted as catalysts, propelling Bitcoin's price upwards. A case in point is the aftermath of the 2020 halving, post which Bitcoin soared to an all-time high of $69,000 in October 2021. However, some financial analysts argue that this surge was less about the halving and more a consequence of the extensive monetary measures adopted by institutions like the US Federal Reserve. These measures, taken in response to the pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns, flooded the market with cash, potentially driving up Bitcoin's price.

The Broader Crypto Landscape

While Bitcoin remains the most dominant and influential cryptocurrency, it's essential to consider its position within the broader crypto ecosystem. Other cryptocurrencies, often referred to as 'altcoins', also play a role in shaping investor sentiment and market dynamics. Factors such as technological advancements, regulatory changes, and global economic shifts not only impact Bitcoin but the entire crypto market. As investors diversify their portfolios and explore newer blockchain projects, Bitcoin's role as the market leader is continually tested. Yet, its pioneering status and proven resilience make it a focal point of discussions and analyses in the crypto world.

Conclusion

Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, has always been subject to a myriad of market forces and global events. While its inherent potential remains undeniable, the current market landscape, shaped by factors ranging from oil prices to global economic policies, presents challenges. Yet, with events like the 2024 halving on the horizon, there's an air of optimism among Bitcoin enthusiasts and investors about the future trajectory of this digital asset.

FAQ

Who is Max Keiser? Max Keiser is a prominent Bitcoin advocate, former trader, and well-known crypto podcaster.

What did Keiser say about Bitcoin's price? Keiser pointed out that rising global oil prices and the allure of higher interest deposit USD accounts are creating a "small headwind" for Bitcoin.

How did Grayscale's legal victory affect Bitcoin? Grayscale's win over the SEC led to a 7.88% spike in Bitcoin's price within an hour.

When is the next Bitcoin halving expected? The next Bitcoin halving is projected to occur around April-May 2024.

Did the 2020 Bitcoin halving influence its price? Yes, post the 2020 halving, Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $69,000 in October 2021.

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At the intersection of philosophy, theology, physics, biology, and finance lies a terrifying truth: the fiat monetary system, in its current form, is not just an economic framework but a silent, relentless force actively working against humanity's survival. It isn't simply a failed financial model—it is a systemic engine of destruction, both externally and within the very core of our biological existence.

The Philosophical Void of Fiat

Philosophy has long questioned the nature of value and the meaning of human existence. From Socrates to Kant, thinkers have pondered the pursuit of truth, beauty, and virtue. But in the modern age, the fiat system has hijacked this discourse. The notion of "value" in a fiat world is no longer rooted in human potential or natural resources—it is abstracted, manipulated, and controlled by central authorities with the sole purpose of perpetuating their own power. The currency is not a reflection of society’s labor or resources; it is a representation of faith in an authority that, more often than not, breaks that faith with reckless monetary policies and hidden inflation.

The fiat system has created a kind of ontological nihilism, where the idea of true value, rooted in work, creativity, and family, is replaced with speculative gambling and short-term gains. This betrayal of human purpose at the systemic level feeds into a philosophical despair: the relentless devaluation of effort, the erosion of trust, and the abandonment of shared human values. In this nihilistic economy, purpose and meaning become increasingly difficult to find, leaving millions to question the very foundation of their existence.

Theological Implications: Fiat and the Collapse of the Sacred

Religious traditions have long linked moral integrity with the stewardship of resources and the preservation of life. Fiat currency, however, corrupts these foundational beliefs. In the theological narrative of creation, humans are given dominion over the Earth, tasked with nurturing and protecting it for future generations. But the fiat system promotes the exact opposite: it commodifies everything—land, labor, and life—treating them as mere transactions on a ledger.

This disrespect for creation is an affront to the divine. In many theologies, creation is meant to be sustained, a delicate balance that mirrors the harmony of the divine order. Fiat systems—by continuously printing money and driving inflation—treat nature and humanity as expendable resources to be exploited for short-term gains, leading to environmental degradation and societal collapse. The creation narrative, in which humans are called to be stewards, is inverted. The fiat system, through its unholy alliance with unrestrained growth and unsustainable debt, is destroying the very creation it should protect.

Furthermore, the fiat system drives idolatry of power and wealth. The central banks and corporations that control the money supply have become modern-day gods, their decrees shaping the lives of billions, while the masses are enslaved by debt and inflation. This form of worship isn't overt, but it is profound. It leads to a world where people place their faith not in God or their families, but in the abstract promises of institutions that serve their own interests.

Physics and the Infinite Growth Paradox

Physics teaches us that the universe is finite—resources, energy, and space are all limited. Yet, the fiat system operates under the delusion of infinite growth. Central banks print money without concern for natural limits, encouraging an economy that assumes unending expansion. This is not only an economic fallacy; it is a physical impossibility.

In thermodynamics, the Second Law states that entropy (disorder) increases over time in any closed system. The fiat system operates as if the Earth were an infinite resource pool, perpetually able to expand without consequence. The real world, however, does not bend to these abstract concepts of infinite growth. Resources are finite, ecosystems are fragile, and human capacity is limited. Fiat currency, by promoting unsustainable consumption and growth, accelerates the depletion of resources and the degradation of natural systems that support life itself.

Even the financial “growth” driven by fiat policies leads to unsustainable bubbles—inflated stock markets, real estate, and speculative assets that burst and leave ruin in their wake. These crashes aren’t just economic—they have profound biological consequences. The cycles of boom and bust undermine communities, erode social stability, and increase anxiety and depression, all of which affect human health at a biological level.

Biology: The Fiat System and the Destruction of Human Health

Biologically, the fiat system is a cancerous growth on human society. The constant chase for growth and the devaluation of work leads to chronic stress, which is one of the leading causes of disease in modern society. The strain of living in a system that values speculation over well-being results in a biological feedback loop: rising anxiety, poor mental health, physical diseases like cardiovascular disorders, and a shortening of lifespans.

Moreover, the focus on profit and short-term returns creates a biological disconnect between humans and the planet. The fiat system fuels industries that destroy ecosystems, increase pollution, and deplete resources at unsustainable rates. These actions are not just environmentally harmful; they directly harm human biology. The degradation of the environment—whether through toxic chemicals, pollution, or resource extraction—has profound biological effects on human health, causing respiratory diseases, cancers, and neurological disorders.

The biological cost of the fiat system is not a distant theory; it is being paid every day by millions in the form of increased health risks, diseases linked to stress, and the growing burden of mental health disorders. The constant uncertainty of an inflation-driven economy exacerbates these conditions, creating a society of individuals whose bodies and minds are under constant strain. We are witnessing a systemic biological unraveling, one in which the very act of living is increasingly fraught with pain, instability, and the looming threat of collapse.

Finance as the Final Illusion

At the core of the fiat system is a fundamental illusion—that financial growth can occur without any real connection to tangible value. The abstraction of currency, the manipulation of interest rates, and the constant creation of new money hide the underlying truth: the system is built on nothing but faith. When that faith falters, the entire system collapses.

This illusion has become so deeply embedded that it now defines the human experience. Work no longer connects to production or creation—it is reduced to a transaction on a spreadsheet, a means to acquire more fiat currency in a world where value is ephemeral and increasingly disconnected from human reality.

As we pursue ever-expanding wealth, the fundamental truths of biology—interdependence, sustainability, and balance—are ignored. The fiat system’s abstract financial models serve to disconnect us from the basic realities of life: that we are part of an interconnected world where every action has a reaction, where resources are finite, and where human health, both mental and physical, depends on the stability of our environment and our social systems.

The Ultimate Extermination

In the end, the fiat system is not just an economic issue; it is a biological, philosophical, theological, and existential threat to the very survival of humanity. It is a force that devalues human effort, encourages environmental destruction, fosters inequality, and creates pain at the core of the human biological condition. It is an economic framework that leads not to prosperity, but to extermination—not just of species, but of the very essence of human well-being.

To continue on this path is to accept the slow death of our species, one based not on natural forces, but on our own choice to worship the abstract over the real, the speculative over the tangible. The fiat system isn't just a threat; it is the ultimate self-inflicted wound, a cultural and financial cancer that, if left unchecked, will destroy humanity’s chance for survival and peace.

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Tóm tắt Hackathon

Build & Brew - Espresso Global Hackathon thu hút 485 developer với 151 dự án vượt qua vòng sơ loại. Sự kiện do Espresso Network tổ chức, phân phối 100.000 USD giải thưởng qua hai hạng mục: "Caffeinate & Code" và "Cracking Composability", tập trung nâng cao composability của Ethereum và phát triển ứng dụng cross-chain sử dụng Espresso confirmations.

Thành tựu nổi bật bao gồm triển khai thành công rollups tích hợp với Espresso Network, hỗ trợ xây dựng ứng dụng interoperable. Các dự án ứng dụng Open Intents Framework để thiết kế kiến trúc ứng dụng tiên tiến, tận dụng xác nhận nhanh và bảo mật cho chức năng đa chuỗi.

Hackathon chứng minh tiềm năng của Espresso Network trong hệ sinh thái blockchain thông qua ứng dụng consensus layer vào kịch bản thực tế. Sự kiện đóng góp vào sứ mệnh tạo tương tác liền mạch giữa các blockchain và khẳng định vai trò quan trọng của developer trong phát triển composability. Các bài thuyết trình cuối cùng (7/4) cho thấy tiến triển ấn tượng trong mở rộng khả năng cross-chain của Ethereum.

Các dự án đoạt giải

Build & Brew Prize Winners

Build & Brew ghi nhận sự tham gia của 486 hacker và 156 dự án, trong đó 91 Arbitrum Orbit chains tích hợp Espresso được triển khai thành công, mở đường cho ứng dụng cross-chain sáng tạo. Tổng giải thưởng 65.000 USD được trao cho Testnet và Mainnet deployments.

Top dự án:
1. Giải Nhất - Affogato: Hệ thống Swap + Bridge nâng cao giao dịch cross-chain, sử dụng Ethereum rollups và Espresso confirmations để đảm bảo tốc độ và bảo mật.
2. Giải Nhì - Random Network: Tăng cường composability thông qua xác thực rollup liveness và open intents pool cho tích hợp đa hệ thống.
3. Giải Ba - Disburse Network: Giao thức thanh toán module hỗ trợ mass payments cross-chain một-click qua kiến trúc Nitro rollup.
4. Giải Tư - Coffee Chain: Ứng dụng thanh toán cross-chain cho phép merchant nhận crypto bằng mọi token/blockchain.
5. Giải Năm - GTXpresso: Dự án Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) cross-chain (đang phát triển).

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Espresso

Espresso là giao thức xây dựng khối được đồng bộ hóa (coordinated block building), cho phép các blockchain hoạt động như một hệ thống thống nhất. Tổ chức nổi tiếng với giải pháp blockchain hiệu quả, khả năng mở rộng, tập trung vào bảo mật và khả năng tiếp cận. Thành tựu đáng chú ý bao gồm triển khai consensus mechanisms cải thiện tốc độ giao dịch và giảm chi phí điện toán. Hiện tại, Espresso tập trung tối ưu hóa cơ sở hạ tầng blockchain để thúc đẩy ứng dụng và hỗ trợ chuyển đổi số toàn ngành.

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I’ll admit that I was wrong about Bitcoin. Perhaps in 2013. Definitely 2017. Probably in 2018-2019. And maybe even today.

Being wrong about Bitcoin is part of finally understanding it. It will test you, make you question everything, and in the words of BTC educator and privacy advocate Matt Odell, “Bitcoin will humble you”.

I’ve had my own stumbles on the way.

In a very public fashion in 2017, after years of using Bitcoin, trying to start a company with it, using it as my primary exchange vehicle between currencies, and generally being annoying about it at parties, I let out the bear.

In an article published in my own literary magazine Devolution Review in September 2017, I had a breaking point. The article was titled “Going Bearish on Bitcoin: Cryptocurrencies are the tulip mania of the 21st century”.

It was later republished in Huffington Post and across dozens of financial and crypto blogs at the time with another, more appropriate title: “Bitcoin Has Become About The Payday, Not Its Potential”.

As I laid out, my newfound bearishness had little to do with the technology itself or the promise of Bitcoin, and more to do with the cynical industry forming around it:

In the beginning, Bitcoin was something of a revolution to me. The digital currency represented everything from my rebellious youth.

It was a decentralized, denationalized, and digital currency operating outside the traditional banking and governmental system. It used tools of cryptography and connected buyers and sellers across national borders at minimal transaction costs.

…

The 21st-century version (of Tulip mania) has welcomed a plethora of slick consultants, hazy schemes dressed up as investor possibilities, and too much wishy-washy language for anything to really make sense to anyone who wants to use a digital currency to make purchases.

While I called out Bitcoin by name at the time, on reflection, I was really talking about the ICO craze, the wishy-washy consultants, and the altcoin ponzis.

What I was articulating — without knowing it — was the frame of NgU, or “numbers go up”. Rather than advocating for Bitcoin because of its uncensorability, proof-of-work, or immutability, the common mentality among newbies and the dollar-obsessed was that Bitcoin mattered because its price was a rocket ship.

And because Bitcoin was gaining in price, affinity tokens and projects that were imperfect forks of Bitcoin took off as well.

The price alone — rather than its qualities — were the reasons why you’d hear Uber drivers, finance bros, or your gym buddy mention Bitcoin. As someone who came to Bitcoin for philosophical reasons, that just sat wrong with me.

Maybe I had too many projects thrown in my face, or maybe I was too frustrated with the UX of Bitcoin apps and sites at the time. No matter what, I’ve since learned something.

I was at least somewhat wrong.

My own journey began in early 2011. One of my favorite radio programs, Free Talk Live, began interviewing guests and having discussions on the potential of Bitcoin. They tied it directly to a libertarian vision of the world: free markets, free people, and free banking. That was me, and I was in. Bitcoin was at about $5 back then (NgU).

I followed every article I could, talked about it with guests on my college radio show, and became a devoted redditor on r/Bitcoin. At that time, at least to my knowledge, there was no possible way to buy Bitcoin where I was living. Very weak.

I was probably wrong. And very wrong for not trying to acquire by mining or otherwise.

The next year, after moving to Florida, Bitcoin was a heavy topic with a friend of mine who shared the same vision (and still does, according to the Celsius bankruptcy documents). We talked about it with passionate leftists at Occupy Tampa in 2012, all the while trying to explain the ills of Keynesian central banking, and figuring out how to use Coinbase.

I began writing more about Bitcoin in 2013, writing a guide on “How to Avoid Bank Fees Using Bitcoin,” discussing its potential legalization in Germany, and interviewing Jeremy Hansen, one of the first political candidates in the U.S. to accept Bitcoin donations.

Even up until that point, I thought Bitcoin was an interesting protocol for sending and receiving money quickly, and converting it into fiat. The global connectedness of it, plus this cypherpunk mentality divorced from government control was both useful and attractive. I thought it was the perfect go-between.

But I was wrong.

When I gave my first public speech on Bitcoin in Vienna, Austria in December 2013, I had grown obsessed with Bitcoin’s adoption on dark net markets like Silk Road.

My theory, at the time, was the number and price were irrelevant. The tech was interesting, and a novel attempt. It was unlike anything before. But what was happening on the dark net markets, which I viewed as the true free market powered by Bitcoin, was even more interesting. I thought these markets would grow exponentially and anonymous commerce via BTC would become the norm.

While the price was irrelevant, it was all about buying and selling goods without permission or license.

Now I understand I was wrong.

Just because Bitcoin was this revolutionary technology that embraced pseudonymity did not mean that all commerce would decentralize as well. It did not mean that anonymous markets were intended to be the most powerful layer in the Bitcoin stack.

What I did not even anticipate is something articulated very well by noted Bitcoin OG Pierre Rochard: Bitcoin as a savings technology.

The ability to maintain long-term savings, practice self-discipline while stacking stats, and embrace a low-time preference was just not something on the mind of the Bitcoiners I knew at the time.

Perhaps I was reading into the hype while outwardly opposing it. Or perhaps I wasn’t humble enough to understand the true value proposition that many of us have learned years later.

In the years that followed, I bought and sold more times than I can count, and I did everything to integrate it into passion projects. I tried to set up a company using Bitcoin while at my university in Prague.

My business model depended on university students being technologically advanced enough to have a mobile wallet, own their keys, and be able to make transactions on a consistent basis. Even though I was surrounded by philosophically aligned people, those who would advance that to actually put Bitcoin into practice were sparse.

This is what led me to proclaim that “Technological Literacy is Doomed” in 2016.

And I was wrong again.

Indeed, since that time, the UX of Bitcoin-only applications, wallets, and supporting tech has vastly improved and onboarded millions more people than anyone thought possible. The entrepreneurship, coding excellence, and vision offered by Bitcoiners of all stripes have renewed a sense in me that this project is something built for us all — friends and enemies alike.

While many of us were likely distracted by flashy and pumpy altcoins over the years (me too, champs), most of us have returned to the Bitcoin stable.

Fast forward to today, there are entire ecosystems of creators, activists, and developers who are wholly reliant on the magic of Bitcoin’s protocol for their life and livelihood. The options are endless. The FUD is still present, but real proof of work stands powerfully against those forces.

In addition, there are now dozens of ways to use Bitcoin privately — still without custodians or intermediaries — that make it one of the most important assets for global humanity, especially in dictatorships.

This is all toward a positive arc of innovation, freedom, and pure independence. Did I see that coming? Absolutely not.

Of course, there are probably other shots you’ve missed on Bitcoin. Price predictions (ouch), the short-term inflation hedge, or the amount of institutional investment. While all of these may be erroneous predictions in the short term, we have to realize that Bitcoin is a long arc. It will outlive all of us on the planet, and it will continue in its present form for the next generation.

Being wrong about the evolution of Bitcoin is no fault, and is indeed part of the learning curve to finally understanding it all.

When your family or friends ask you about Bitcoin after your endless sessions explaining market dynamics, nodes, how mining works, and the genius of cryptographic signatures, try to accept that there is still so much we have to learn about this decentralized digital cash.

There are still some things you’ve gotten wrong about Bitcoin, and plenty more you’ll underestimate or get wrong in the future. That’s what makes it a beautiful journey. It’s a long road, but one that remains worth it.

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Core idea: Use geotagged anonymized Nostr events with Cashu-based points to snitch on cop locations for a more relaxed driving and walking

We all know navigation apps. There's one of them that allows you to report on locations of cops. It's Waze and it's owned by Google. There are perfectly fine navigation apps like Organic Maps, that unfortunately lack the cop-snitching features. In some countries, it is illegal to report cop locations, so it would probably not be a good idea to use your npub to report them. But getting a points Cashu token as a reward and exchanging them from time to time would solve this. You can of course report construction, traffic jams, ...

Proposed solution: Add Nostr client (Copstr) to Organic Maps. Have a button in bottom right allowing you to report traffic situations. Geotagged events are published on Nostr relays, users sending cashu tokens as thank you if the report is valid. Notes have smart expiration times.

Phase 2: Automation: Integration with dashcams and comma.ai allow for automated AI recognition of traffic events such as traffic jams and cops, with automatic touchless reporting.

Result: Drive with most essential information and with full privacy. Collect points to be cool and stay cool.

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Tóm tắt Hackathon

UofTHacks 12 – một trong những hackathon đầu tiên tại Canada do sinh viên tự tổ chức – vừa kết thúc thành công với 339 lập trình viên đăng ký và 131 dự án được phê duyệt. Sự kiện kéo dài 36 giờ tại chỗ, tập trung vào hợp tác giữa developers, designers và entrepreneurs để biến ý tưởng thành sản phẩm thực tế.

Giải thưởng hấp dẫn như Meta Quest 3S VR Headsets cùng các track/bounty đa dạng thu hút sự tham gia. Sự kiện nhận tài trợ từ Tech@RBC, Ubisoft, 1Password, Google DeepMind và đối tác học thuật, tạo môi trường networking chất lượng.

Dù không tiết lộ chi tiết dự án, UofTHacks 12 khẳng định tác động qua quy mô tham gia và sự ủng hộ của cộng đồng, phản ánh hệ sinh thái hỗ trợ đam mê công nghệ. Người tham gia có thể theo dõi sự kiện tiếp qua kênh MXH của UofTHacks.

Các dự án đoạt giải

General Prize Winners

• Persona: Công cụ học ngôn ngữ AI-driven kết hợp computer vision, neural networks và 3D animation để dạy kèm cá nhân hóa.
• Twirl: AI chuyển đổi văn bản thành mô hình 3D, đơn giản hóa in 3D cho người không chuyên.
• Phish-Eye Lens: Web app mô phỏng trải nghiệm hacker qua puzzle để giáo dục an ninh mạng.

Ig Nobel Prize-Inspired Award Winners

• MomTellMeTo.Study: Tích hợp lịch học cá nhân với lời nhắc "mang hơi hướng mẹ" để tăng động lực.

Best "University of Toronto" Hack Prize Winners

• YouLingo: Chuyển đổi video YouTube thành bài học ngôn ngữ tùy chỉnh.

Best Beginner Hack Prize Winners

• One Million Notes: Nền tảng chia sẻ trải nghiệm toàn cầu qua ghi chú.
• bluequest - Campus Exploration App: Game hóa khám phá khuôn viên trường bằng điểm kinh nghiệm (XP).

Best Security Hack Prize Winners

• Off the Hook: Game tương tác giáo dục về phishing qua góc nhìn nạn nhân và hacker.

Young, Smart, & Financially Savvy Prize Winners

• RBveal: Mô phỏng phishing bằng AI để giáo dục sinh viên.
• FlowShield: Nền tảng phát hiện gian lận cho merchant qua phân tích dữ liệu giao dịch.

Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry Prize Winners

• SnapQuest: Gợi ý chụp ảnh theo địa điểm để khám phá và chia sẻ cảnh quan.

Best Use of Midnight Prize Winners

• Scribble: Ứng dụng AR gắn nội dung địa lý với zk-proof đảm bảo privacy.

Best Use of Terraform Prize Winners

• FlowShield

Best AI Project with Databricks Open Source Prize Winners

• Pitch, Please: Mô phỏng thuyết trình thời gian thực với feedback AI.

Best Use of Generative AI Prize Winners

• Twirl

Best Developer Tool Prize Winners

• CodeView: Công cụ phân tích code viết tay, tạo bình luận, đánh giá chất lượng và chuyển pseudocode sang Python.

Xem danh sách dự án đầy đủ tại UofTHacks BUIDL.

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UofTHacks

UofTHacks thúc đẩy đổi mới công nghệ và hợp tác tại Đại học Toronto, nổi tiếng với các hackathon kết nối sinh viên và chuyên gia để giải quyết vấn đề thực tế. Tổ chức có chuyên môn trong lĩnh vực blockchain và xu hướng công nghệ mới, đã tổ chức nhiều sự kiện thành công. UofTHacks hướng đến mở rộng phạm vi, nâng cao kỹ năng công nghệ cho thế hệ developers tương lai.

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Resilience is the ability to withstand shocks, adapt, and bounce back. It’s an essential quality in nature and in life. But what if we could take resilience a step further? What if, instead of merely surviving, a system could improve when faced with stress? This concept, known as anti-fragility, is not just theoretical—it’s practical. Combining two highly resilient natural tools, comfrey and biochar, reveals how we can create systems that thrive under pressure and grow stronger with each challenge.

Comfrey: Nature’s Champion of Resilience

Comfrey is a plant that refuses to fail. Once its deep roots take hold, it thrives in poor soils, withstands drought, and regenerates even after being cut down repeatedly. It’s a hardy survivor, but comfrey doesn’t just endure—it contributes. Known as a dynamic accumulator, it mines nutrients from deep within the earth and brings them to the surface, making them available for other plants.

Beyond its ecological role, comfrey has centuries of medicinal use, earning the nickname "knitbone." Its leaves can heal wounds and restore health, a perfect metaphor for resilience. But as impressive as comfrey is, its true potential is unlocked when paired with another resilient force: biochar.

Biochar: The Silent Powerhouse of Soil Regeneration

Biochar, a carbon-rich material made by burning organic matter in low-oxygen conditions, is a game-changer for soil health. Its unique porous structure retains water, holds nutrients, and provides a haven for beneficial microbes. Soil enriched with biochar becomes drought-resistant, nutrient-rich, and biologically active—qualities that scream resilience.

Historically, ancient civilizations in the Amazon used biochar to transform barren soils into fertile agricultural hubs. Known as terra preta, these soils remain productive centuries later, highlighting biochar’s remarkable staying power.

Yet, like comfrey, biochar’s potential is magnified when it’s part of a larger system.

The Synergy: Comfrey and Biochar Together

Resilience turns into anti-fragility when systems go beyond mere survival and start improving under stress. Combining comfrey and biochar achieves exactly that.

1. Nutrient Cycling and Retention\ Comfrey’s leaves, rich in nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, make an excellent mulch when cut and dropped onto the soil. However, these nutrients can wash away in heavy rains. Enter biochar. Its porous structure locks in the nutrients from comfrey, preventing runoff and keeping them available for plants. Together, they create a system that not only recycles nutrients but amplifies their effectiveness.

2. Water Management\ Biochar holds onto water making soil not just drought-resistant but actively water-efficient, improving over time with each rain and dry spell.

3. Microbial Ecosystems\ Comfrey enriches soil with organic matter, feeding microbial life. Biochar provides a home for these microbes, protecting them and creating a stable environment for them to multiply. Together, they build a thriving soil ecosystem that becomes more fertile and resilient with each passing season.

Resilient systems can withstand shocks, but anti-fragile systems actively use those shocks to grow stronger. Comfrey and biochar together form an anti-fragile system. Each addition of biochar enhances water and nutrient retention, while comfrey regenerates biomass and enriches the soil. Over time, the system becomes more productive, less dependent on external inputs, and better equipped to handle challenges.

This synergy demonstrates the power of designing systems that don’t just survive—they thrive.

Lessons Beyond the Soil

The partnership of comfrey and biochar offers a valuable lesson for our own lives. Resilience is an admirable trait, but anti-fragility takes us further. By combining complementary strengths and leveraging stress as an opportunity, we can create systems—whether in soil, business, or society—that improve under pressure.

Nature shows us that resilience isn’t the end goal. When we pair resilient tools like comfrey and biochar, we unlock a system that evolves, regenerates, and becomes anti-fragile. By designing with anti-fragility in mind, we don’t just bounce back, we bounce forward.

By designing with anti-fragility in mind, we don’t just bounce back, we bounce forward.

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Fiduciary duty is the obligation to act in the client’s best interests at all times, prioritizing their needs above the advisor’s own, ensuring honesty, transparency, and avoiding conflicts of interest in all recommendations and actions.

This is something all advisors in the BFAN take very seriously; after all, we are legally required to do so. For the average advisor this is a fairly easy box to check. All you essentially have to do is have someone take a 5-minute risk assessment, fill out an investment policy statement, and then throw them in the proverbial 60/40 portfolio. You have thousands of investment options to choose from and you can reasonably explain how your client is theoretically insulated from any move in the \~markets\~. From the traditional financial advisor perspective, you could justify nearly anything by putting a client into this type of portfolio. All your bases were pretty much covered from return profile, regulatory, compliance, investment options, etc. It was just too easy. It became the household standard and now a meme.

As almost every real bitcoiner knows, the 60/40 portfolio is moving into psyop territory, and many financial advisors get clowned on for defending this relic on bitcoin twitter. I’m going to specifically poke fun at the ‘40’ part of this portfolio.

The ‘40’ represents fixed income, defined as…

An investment type that provides regular, set interest payments, such as bonds or treasury securities, and returns the principal at maturity. It’s generally considered a lower-risk asset class, used to generate stable income and preserve capital.

Historically, this part of the portfolio was meant to weather the volatility in the equity markets and represent the “safe” investments. Typically, some sort of bond.

First and foremost, the fixed income section is most commonly constructed with U.S. Debt. There are a couple main reasons for this. Most financial professionals believe the same fairy tale that U.S. Debt is “risk free” (lol). U.S. debt is also one of the largest and most liquid assets in the market which comes with a lot of benefits.

There are many brilliant bitcoiners in finance and economics that have sounded the alarm on the U.S. debt ticking time bomb. I highly recommend readers explore the work of Greg Foss, Lawrence Lepard, Lyn Alden, and Saifedean Ammous. My very high-level recap of their analysis:

• A bond is a contract in which Party A (the borrower) agrees to repay Party B (the lender) their principal plus interest over time.

• The U.S. government issues bonds (Treasury securities) to finance its operations after tax revenues have been exhausted.

• These are traditionally viewed as “risk-free” due to the government’s historical reliability in repaying its debts and the strength of the U.S. economy

• U.S. bonds are seen as safe because the government has control over the dollar (world reserve asset) and, until recently (20 some odd years), enjoyed broad confidence that it would always honor its debts.

• This perception has contributed to high global demand for U.S. debt but, that is quickly deteriorating.

• The current debt situation raises concerns about sustainability.

• The U.S. has substantial obligations, and without sufficient productivity growth, increasing debt may lead to a cycle where borrowing to cover interest leads to more debt.

• This could result in more reliance on money creation (printing), which can drive inflation and further debt burdens.

In the words of Lyn Alden “Nothing stops this train”

Those obligations are what makes up the 40% of most the fixed income in your portfolio. So essentially you are giving money to one of the worst capital allocators in the world (U.S. Gov’t) and getting paid back with printed money.

As someone who takes their fiduciary responsibility seriously and understands the debt situation we just reviewed, I think it’s borderline negligent to put someone into a classic 60% (equities) / 40% (fixed income) portfolio without serious scrutiny of the client’s financial situation and options available to them. I certainly have my qualms with equities at times, but overall, they are more palatable than the fixed income portion of the portfolio. I don’t like it either, but the money is broken and the unit of account for nearly every equity or fixed income instrument (USD) is fraudulent. It’s a paper mache fade that is quite literally propped up by the money printer.

To briefly be as most charitable as I can – It wasn’t always this way. The U.S. Dollar used to be sound money, we used to have government surplus instead of mathematically certain deficits, The U.S. Federal Government didn’t used to have a money printing addiction, and pre-bitcoin the 60/40 portfolio used to be a quality portfolio management strategy. Those times are gone.

Now the fun part. How does bitcoin fix this?

Bitcoin fixes this indirectly. Understanding investment criteria changes via risk tolerance, age, goals, etc. A client may still have a need for “fixed income” in the most literal definition – Low risk yield. Now you may be thinking that yield is a bad word in bitcoin land, you’re not wrong, so stay with me. Perpetual motion machine crypto yield is fake and largely where many crypto scams originate. However, that doesn’t mean yield in the classic finance sense does not exist in bitcoin, it very literally does. Fortunately for us bitcoiners there are many other smart, driven, and enterprising bitcoiners that understand this problem and are doing something to address it. These individuals are pioneering new possibilities in bitcoin and finance, specifically when it comes to fixed income.

Here are some new developments –

Private Credit Funds – The Build Asset Management Secured Income Fund I is a private credit fund created by Build Asset Management. This fund primarily invests in bitcoin-backed, collateralized business loans originated by Unchained, with a secured structure involving a multi-signature, over-collateralized setup for risk management. Unchained originates loans and sells them to Build, which pools them into the fund, enabling investors to share in the interest income.

Dynamics

• Loan Terms: Unchained issues loans at interest rates around 14%, secured with a 2/3 multi-signature vault backed by a 40% loan-to-value (LTV) ratio.
• Fund Mechanics: Build buys these loans from Unchained, thus providing liquidity to Unchained for further loan originations, while Build manages interest payments to investors in the fund.

Pros

• The fund offers a unique way to earn income via bitcoin-collateralized debt, with protection against rehypothecation and strong security measures, making it attractive for investors seeking exposure to fixed income with bitcoin.

Cons

• The fund is only available to accredited investors, which is a regulatory standard for private credit funds like this.

Corporate Bonds – MicroStrategy Inc. (MSTR), a business intelligence company, has leveraged its corporate structure to issue bonds specifically to acquire bitcoin as a reserve asset. This approach allows investors to indirectly gain exposure to bitcoin’s potential upside while receiving interest payments on their bond investments. Some other publicly traded companies have also adopted this strategy, but for the sake of this article we will focus on MSTR as they are the biggest and most vocal issuer.

Dynamics

• Issuance: MicroStrategy has issued senior secured notes in multiple offerings, with terms allowing the company to use the proceeds to purchase bitcoin.

• Interest Rates: The bonds typically carry high-yield interest rates, averaging around 6-8% APR, depending on the specific issuance and market conditions at the time of issuance.

• Maturity: The bonds have varying maturities, with most structured for multi-year terms, offering investors medium-term exposure to bitcoin’s value trajectory through MicroStrategy’s holdings.

Pros

• Indirect Bitcoin exposure with income provides a unique opportunity for investors seeking income from bitcoin-backed debt.

• Bonds issued by MicroStrategy offer relatively high interest rates, appealing for fixed-income investors attracted to the higher risk/reward scenarios.

Cons

• There are credit risks tied to MicroStrategy’s financial health and bitcoin’s performance. A significant drop in bitcoin prices could strain the company’s ability to service debt, increasing credit risk.

• Availability: These bonds are primarily accessible to institutional investors and accredited investors, limiting availability for retail investors.

Interest Payable in Bitcoin – River has introduced an innovative product, bitcoin Interest on Cash, allowing clients to earn interest on their U.S. dollar deposits, with the interest paid in bitcoin.

Dynamics

• Interest Payment: Clients earn an annual interest rate of 3.8% on their cash deposits. The accrued interest is converted to Bitcoin daily and paid out monthly, enabling clients to accumulate Bitcoin over time.

• Security and Accessibility: Cash deposits are insured up to $250,000 through River’s banking partner, Lead Bank, a member of the FDIC. All Bitcoin holdings are maintained in full reserve custody, ensuring that client assets are not lent or leveraged.

Pros

• There are no hidden fees or minimum balance requirements, and clients can withdraw their cash at any time.

• The 3.8% interest rate provides a predictable income stream, akin to traditional fixed-income investments.

Cons

• While the interest rate is fixed, the value of the Bitcoin received as interest can fluctuate, introducing potential variability in the investment’s overall return.

• Interest rate payments are on the lower side

Admittedly, this is a very small list, however, these types of investments are growing more numerous and meaningful. The reality is the existing options aren’t numerous enough to service every client that has a need for fixed income exposure. I challenge advisors to explore innovative options for fixed income exposure outside of sovereign debt, as that is most certainly a road to nowhere. It is my wholehearted belief and call to action that we need more options to help clients across the risk and capital allocation spectrum access a sound money standard.

Additional Resources

• River: The future of saving is here: Earn 3.8% on cash. Paid in Bitcoin.

• Onramp: Bitcoin, The Emergent Asset Class

• MicroStrategy: MicroStrategy Announces Pricing of Offering of Convertible Senior Notes

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We have playoff contests galore (https://stacker.news/items/947140/r/Undisciplined, https://stacker.news/items/943657/r/Undisciplined, https://stacker.news/items/945970/r/Undisciplined, https://stacker.news/items/945376/r/Undisciplined), which of course means we also have lots of playoff action to cover.

There are also several regular season contests going on (https://stacker.news/items/947153/r/Undisciplined, https://stacker.news/items/946412/r/Undisciplined, https://stacker.news/items/945561/r/Undisciplined, https://stacker.news/items/943383/r/Undisciplined), as well as the mish mash of events in the USA vs the world.

@BlokchainB posted some ideas for fixing the NBA and some of them seem promising. What really needs to be fixed?

@Coinsreporter has taken it upon himself to help us make smart decisions at Predyx. There are also some new exciting markets we want to talk about, plus just catch up on how our degeneracy is going.

The NFL Draft is this week. Stackers made their surprise picks. It's not too late to add yours to the mix. @grayruby also has some 49ers trade proposals for the Raiders number 6 pick. It'll be a tough sell.

The MLB is preposterously unbalanced. In @grayruby's words "The American League sucks".

Plus, whatever Stackers put in the comments.

Last, but not least, thank you to our listeners and supporters. As I write this, we're the #38 podcast on Fountain and Episode 27 is the #38 episode.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/947216

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This is our fastest turnaround. The 1st round of the playoffs starts tomorrow and the Play-In Tournament doesn't end until tonight.

We don't know the 8th seeds yet but all the other matchups are set. Don't forget to set your brackets for the Playoff Bracket Challenge, either.

Matchups (seed)

Clippers (5) @ Nuggets (4) Bucks (5) @ Pacers (4) Timberwolves (6) @ Lakers (3) Pistons (6) @ Knicks (3) Warriors (7) @ Rockets (2) Magic (7) @ Celtics (2) TBD (8) @ Thunder (1) TBD (8) @ Cavaliers (1)

You need to select one team from this round to win their series. You also need to predict who will be the highest scoring player in this round. You have until tip-off to select a team or player.

Scoring this round 1 Point for your team winning + Your team's seed if they win + 1 Point for picking the correct top scorer

This round has a maximum of 10 points.

Prize 10k sats (or sum of zaps on contest posts, whichever is larger)

cc: @gnilma, @BlokchainB, @grayruby, @Carresan, @fishious, @Coinsreporter, @WeAreAllSatoshi

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Original: https://techreport.com/crypto-news/brazil-central-bank-ban-monero-stablecoins/

Brazilian’s Central Bank Will Ban Monero and Algorithmic Stablecoins in the Country

Brazil proposes crypto regulations banning Monero and algorithmic stablecoins and enforcing strict compliance for exchanges.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The Central Bank of Brazil has proposed regulations prohibiting privacy-centric cryptocurrencies like Monero.
• The regulations categorize exchanges into intermediaries, custodians, and brokers, each with specific capital requirements and compliance standards.
• While the proposed rules apply to cryptocurrencies, certain digital assets like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are still ‘deregulated’ in Brazil.

In a Notice of Participation announcement, the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB) outlines regulations for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating in the country.

In the document, the Brazilian regulator specifies that privacy-focused coins, such as Monero, must be excluded from all digital asset companies that intend to operate in Brazil.

Let’s unpack what effect these regulations will have.

Brazil’s Crackdown on Crypto Fraud

If the BCB’s current rule is approved, exchanges dealing with coins that provide anonymity must delist these currencies or prevent Brazilians from accessing and operating these assets.

The Central Bank argues that currencies like Monero make it difficult and even prevent the identification of users, thus creating problems in complying with international AML obligations and policies to prevent the financing of terrorism.

According to the Central Bank of Brazil, the bans aim to prevent criminals from using digital assets to launder money. In Brazil, organized criminal syndicates such as the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho have been increasingly using digital assets for money laundering and foreign remittances.

… restriction on the supply of virtual assets that contain characteristics of fragility, insecurity or risks that favor fraud or crime, such as virtual assets designed to favor money laundering and terrorist financing practices by facilitating anonymity or difficulty identification of the holder.

– Notice of Participation

The Central Bank has identified that removing algorithmic stablecoins is essential to guarantee the safety of users’ funds and avoid events such as when Terraform Labs’ entire ecosystem collapsed, losing billions of investors’ dollars.

The Central Bank also wants to control all digital assets traded by companies in Brazil. According to the current proposal, the national regulator will have the power to ask platforms to remove certain listed assets if it considers that they do not meet local regulations.

However, the regulations will not include NFTs, real-world asset (RWA) tokens, RWA tokens classified as securities, and tokenized movable or real estate assets. These assets are still ‘deregulated’ in Brazil.

Monero: What Is It and Why Is Brazil Banning It?

Monero ($XMR) is a cryptocurrency that uses a protocol called CryptoNote. It launched in 2013 and ‘erases’ transaction data, preventing the sender and recipient addresses from being publicly known. The Monero network is based on a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism, which incentivizes miners to add blocks to the blockchain. 

Like Brazil, other nations are banning Monero in search of regulatory compliance. Recently, Dubai’s new digital asset rules prohibited the issuance of activities related to anonymity-enhancing cryptocurrencies such as $XMR.

Furthermore, exchanges such as Binance have already announced they will delist Monero on their global platforms due to its anonymity features. Kraken did the same, removing Monero for their European-based users to comply with MiCA regulations.

Data from Chainalysis shows that Brazil is the seventh-largest Bitcoin market in the world.

In Latin America, Brazil is the largest market for digital assets. Globally, it leads in the innovation of RWA tokens, with several companies already trading this type of asset.

In Closing

Following other nations, Brazil’s regulatory proposals aim to combat illicit activities such as money laundering and terrorism financing.

Will the BCB’s move safeguard people’s digital assets while also stimulating growth and innovation in the crypto ecosystem? Only time will tell.

References

Cassio Gusson is a journalist passionate about technology, cryptocurrencies, and the nuances of human nature. With a career spanning roles as Senior Crypto Journalist at CriptoFacil and Head of News at CoinTelegraph, he offers exclusive insights on South America’s crypto landscape. A graduate in Communication from Faccamp and a post-graduate in Globalization and Culture from FESPSP, Cassio explores the intersection of governance, decentralization, and the evolution of global systems.

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This is a long form note written on Nostr using the Yakihonne.com client. The hope is that the "Hostr" bidirectional bridge will pick it up and then post it on the Hive blockchain under the @hostr account at https://hive.blog/@hostr

The bridge can listen for both kind 30023 (long form) Nostr notes or kind 1 (short form) and kind 30023 notes. This is using the "both" version (a kind 1 was already successfully tested and bridged).

This tool is very much underconstruction, beta, and being tested.

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Chef's notes

This simple, easy, no bake desert will surely be the it at you next family gathering. You can keep it a secret or share it with the crowd that this is a healthy alternative to normal pie. I think everyone will be amazed at how good it really is.

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 30
• 🍳 Cook time: 0
• 🍽️ Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup of Heavy Cream- 0g sugar, 5.5g carbohydrates
• 3/4 cup of Half and Half- 6g sugar, 3g carbohydrates
• 4oz Sugar Free Cool Whip (1/2 small container) - 0g sugar, 37.5g carbohydrates
• 1.5oz box (small box) of Sugar Free Instant Chocolate Pudding- 0g sugar, 32g carbohydrates
• 1 Pecan Pie Crust- 24g sugar, 72g carbohydrates

Directions

1. The total pie has 30g of sugar and 149.50g of carboydrates. So if you cut the pie into 8 equal slices, that would come to 3.75g of sugar and 18.69g carbohydrates per slice. If you decided to not eat the crust, your sugar intake would be .75 gram per slice and the carborytrates would be 9.69g per slice. Based on your objective, you could use only heavy whipping cream and no half and half to further reduce your sugar intake.
2. Mix all wet ingredients and the instant pudding until thoroughly mixed and a consistent color has been achieved. The heavy whipping cream causes the mixture to thicken the more you mix it. So, I’d recommend using an electric mixer. Once you are satisfied with the color, start mixing in the whipping cream until it has a consistent “chocolate” color thorough. Once your satisfied with the color, spoon the mixture into the pie crust, smooth the top to your liking, and then refrigerate for one hour before serving.

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Introduction

In today’s data-driven world, the right data analyst company can be the key to unlocking actionable insights that fuel business growth. But how do you choose the best partner for your business? The process of hiring a data analytics consulting firm is critical, and asking the right questions will help you find a firm that aligns with your needs.

In this listicle, we’ll explore the 15 essential questions to ask before hiring a data analytics consulting firm. These questions will guide you in evaluating their expertise, tools, security practices, and ability to meet your business goals.

1. What Analytics Methodologies and Tools Do You Use?

The tools and methodologies a data analytics consulting firm uses will directly impact the quality of your insights. Ensure that they use modern, scalable platforms such as Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI, and ask for examples of successful projects where these tools have been applied.

2. Can You Share Case Studies or Success Stories?

Past success stories are a reflection of a data analyst company’s capabilities. Ask for industry-specific case studies to ensure they have experience handling the unique challenges of your sector. A company with proven expertise in your field will be better equipped to address your business’s needs.

3. How Do You Stay Updated with New Trends in Data Analytics?

The field of data analytics is constantly evolving. Ask about how the data analytics consulting firm stays current with the latest trends, tools, and technologies. A company that invests in continuous learning and development is likely to provide cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation.

4. What’s Your Approach to Turning Data Into Actionable Insights?

It’s not just about collecting data; it’s about transforming it into something useful. Ask how the data analyst company converts raw data into actionable business strategies. The best companies will provide clear insights and recommendations that align with your objectives.

5. How Do You Ensure Data Quality and Preparation?

High-quality data is essential for accurate analysis. Ask whether the data analyst company has robust data cleaning and preparation processes in place to ensure they maintain data integrity and avoid errors that could skew results. A solid approach to data preparation is key to achieving reliable outcomes.

6. How Do You Safeguard Data Privacy and Security?

Data security should be top of mind when choosing a data analytics consulting firm. Inquire about their data protection practices, including encryption, access controls, and cybersecurity measures. A reputable company will have robust protocols to ensure the security and confidentiality of your data.

7. What Certifications and Compliance Standards Do You Hold?

Certifications such as ISO 27001 or compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations are a must for protecting sensitive information. Verify that the data analyst company adheres to industry standards and legal requirements to ensure your data is in safe hands.

8. What’s Your Approach to Data Governance and Risk Mitigation?

Data governance involves managing data quality, accessibility, and security. Ask the data analytics consulting firm about their risk management strategies and how they handle potential data-related challenges. This ensures they have a solid plan in place to mitigate risks and maintain data integrity.

9. How Will You Handle Potential Data Breaches or Cybersecurity Threats?

No one can predict a data breach, but the right data analyst company should have a response plan. Ask how they would address and resolve security incidents. A good company will have protocols in place to quickly detect, contain, and resolve cybersecurity issues.

10. How Do You Customize Solutions to Fit Our Unique Business Needs?

Every business is different, and so are its data analytics needs. Ask how the data analyst company or consulting firm tailors their solutions to fit your specific objectives. A customizable approach will ensure that their services provide the most value and are aligned with your business goals.

11. What’s Your Process for Integrating Analytics Into Existing Systems?

The success of data analytics hinges on how well it integrates with your current systems. Ask the data analytics consulting firm about their integration process to ensure smooth collaboration with your existing workflows. The more seamless the integration, the more impactful the insights will be.

12. How Do You Measure the Success of Data Analytics Projects?

Setting clear metrics and KPIs is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of data analytics. Ask how the data analyst company measures the success of their projects and how they ensure that their solutions deliver tangible results. This will help you gauge whether their approach aligns with your business objectives.

13. How Do You Scale Analytics Solutions as We Grow?

Scalability is key for businesses that plan to expand. Ask how the data analyst company or consulting firm’s analytics solutions can grow alongside your business. A flexible partner will be able to adapt their solutions to meet future needs and keep pace with your growth.

14. How Do You Ensure That Insights Are Actionable and Aligned With Business Goals?

The ultimate goal of data analytics is to drive business decisions. Ask how the data analytics consulting firm ensures that their insights are practical and directly tied to your business goals. This will help you determine whether they can turn data into strategic decisions that impact your bottom line.

15. How Will You Support Us After the Project Is Complete?

Data analytics is an ongoing process. Inquire whether the data analyst company offers post-project support, including training, reporting, and updates. Continued support will ensure you’re able to maximize the value of the analytics solutions over time.

Conclusion

Choosing the right data analytics consulting firm is a crucial step toward unlocking the full potential of your business’s data. By asking these 15 essential questions, you can ensure that you partner with a data analyst company that not only has the expertise but also understands your specific needs and goals.

Take the time to perform thorough due diligence, and you’ll be well on your way to transforming your data into valuable business insights that fuel growth and success.

Looking for a trusted data analytics consulting firm? Reach out today to discuss how our customized analytics solutions can help your business achieve its goals.

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Let me tell you a beautiful story. Last night, during the speakers' dinner at Monerotopia, the waitress was collecting tiny tips in Mexican pesos. I asked her, "Do you really want to earn tips seriously?" I then showed her how to set up a Cake Wallet, and she started collecting tips in Monero, reaching 0.9 XMR. Of course, she wanted to cash out to fiat immediately, but it solved a real problem for her: making more money. That amount was something she would never have earned in a single workday. We kept talking, and I promised to give her Zoom workshops. What can I say? I love people, and that's why I'm a natural orange-piller.

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I was happy with my apple devices and conducting my life out in the open. Even when I was conducting quasi-legal retail operations, I always depended on the constitution to protect me from unreasonable searches and seizures. If I ever got busted, I figured I would just force the prosecution to take me through piece by piece every part of law enforcement's evidence gathering operations, which (especially with the local law enforcement in rural Missouri) likely would have trampled my civil rights. In retrospect, I was probably a lot more vulnerable than I wanted to admit, but this was years ago and I think I was tempting fate recreationally. I also imagined that a jury would never render a verdict against me, even with good evidence. And if they did, I would appeal it. Law school taught me to see the system as much more pliable than law enforcement wants anyone to think it is. Lacking shame is also an endearing quality.

One thing I spent a lot of time thinking about during these years, despite my stubborn insistence that everything would work out okay (which it mostly did), was my digital vulnerability. I was careful with what was said, how it was said, who is was said to. But never careful enough, and given the gist of the last few years and Big Tech's coziness with law enforcement, I should have abandoned most of my devices way sooner.

Now, I no longer run an illicit Farmer's Market, but I am endlessly interested in erasing my fingerprints from prying eyes -- government or otherwise. That said, I don't mind having my name attached to my ideas. I recently convinced a friend to join Nostr and when he saw I was using my real name he couldn't believe it. If I was starting social media cold, I would encourage people to maintain a pseudonym. I have pseudonyms in various corners of the internet. They are probably too leaky to overcome basic scrutiny from a moderate hacker, but they give me a little distance. Probably my willful ignorance cropping up here again, but I live by a phrase I heard in a Sherlock Holmes film once: "It's so over: it's covert." I just figure I can say and do enough to obfuscate my activities if someone tries to nail me down at some point. But, deeper than that, I can stop gladly handing over any trust to corporations that have a record of prying and spying.

I don't trust Windows. I don't really trust Apple, although I remember the landmark case with the Sandy Hook shooter's phone, where Apple was refusing to unlock the thing. This gave me a bit of trust, but you can just feel the fingers of the company all over your devices. I also lost a lot of trust in Apple during the previous presidential campaign politics where every headline that was pushed from the Apple news app was overwhelmingly anti-Trump. I am not the biggest Trump guy by ANY stretch, but I found this to be just way too heavy-handed for what should be a politically agnostic news pushing application.

I definitely don't trust any centralized social media. Facebook has burned so much trust over the years it is laughable that they control rural communities the way they do. When the cat is out of the bag on Nostr, I hope there is a mass exodus. It won't be a mass exodus, but even a slow and progressive exodus would be fine. Starve out the big guys. Don't give them the data and the clicks.

Twitter feels better, but not by a ton. There is enough of a desire to be the "everything app" that i don't want any part of it anymore. Also, the free tier is shit -- I had premium plus for a while until the last couple of months when the price went way up, and it was unclear whether I had access to the full AI features of Grok, so I ditched it. About the same time I became active on Nostr, so it hasn't bothered me much.

I'm not full carnivore, but I have eaten more steaks in the last year than in the past. I'm not full open source, but I am weaning myself off the spy-machines.

I will be installing Linux on my PC (once my graphic card gets here from Germany), and it will be slow and probably painful at times, but I am getting away from it. I will also be installing GrapheneOS on my backup phone, so that I am familiar and accustomed to escaping the ivory towers in that realm too.

Little by little, but it's hard to overstate how much more hopeful life feels when you rebel against the digital overlords. Open-source money is better, so might as well bitcoin-ify the rest of my networks, too.

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Nostr is not decentralized nor censorship-resistant

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

Nostr today is indeed centralized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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See also:

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

@ 7d33ba57:1b82db35

Bamberg is one of the most enchanting towns in Bavaria, known for its UNESCO-listed old town, picturesque half-timbered houses, cobbled streets, and unique smoked beer. Built on seven hills and straddling the Regnitz River, Bamberg has an irresistible old-world charm that feels straight out of a storybook.

🏰 Top Things to See in Bamberg

🏛️ Bamberg Old Town (Altstadt)

• One of Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns
• Wander its winding lanes, colorful buildings, and riverside walkways
• Don’t miss Obere Brücke, a bridge that cuts through the town with a Baroque Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) perched on an island

⛪ Bamberg Cathedral (Bamberger Dom)

• A majestic 13th-century cathedral with four spires
• Houses the Bamberg Horseman statue and the tombs of Pope Clement II and Emperor Henry II

🌉 Little Venice (Klein Venedig)

• A charming row of fishermen's houses along the river
• Perfect for a romantic stroll or a gondola-style boat ride

🏰 Altenburg Castle

• Perched on the highest of Bamberg’s seven hills
• Offers panoramic views over the city and surrounding countryside
• Great spot for photos and a beer at the rustic tavern

🍺 Smoke Beer & Beer Culture

• Bamberg is the capital of Franconian beer, home to 10 breweries
• Try the famous Rauchbier (smoked beer) at Schlenkerla, served straight from the barrel
• Don’t miss a beer tasting tour or visit the Franconian Brewery Museum

🌿 Nature & Walks

• Stroll along the Regnitz riverbanks or hike up through Stephansberg
• Explore the Hain Park, a green oasis perfect for picnics or renting paddle boats

🍽️ What to Eat

• Schäuferla (roast pork shoulder with crispy skin)
• Bamberger Hörnla (a local croissant-style pastry)
• Franconian bratwurst with sauerkraut
• Local cheeses and pretzels served in cozy beer gardens

📅 Best Time to Visit

• Spring–Autumn (May–Oct): Ideal for exploring on foot, enjoying beer gardens, and outdoor cafés
• December: Cozy Christmas markets light up the medieval streets
• Summer: Expect cultural festivals, riverside music, and sunny terrace vibes

🚉 Getting There

• Easily reached by train from Nuremberg (45 min) or Munich (2 hours)
• The historic core is very walkable—no car needed!

@ e6ce6154:275e3444

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

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

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

Segue artigo na íntegra. 👇

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Racismo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fascismo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Existem duas fortes razões para isso:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Machismo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Homofobia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conclusão

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

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

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

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

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

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Hackathon 概述

BUIDL BATTLE | The Bitcoin Builders Tournament 共有 219 位开发者注册参与，最终 81 个项目通过审核。这场为期三周的线上活动旨在为建设者、投资者及加速器提供高曝光机会，推动比特币领域的创新发展。活动聚焦比特币 DeFi 与真实世界应用主题，参与者围绕超 9 万美元总奖金展开竞争，奖项涵盖现金、AWS 积分及 ICP 资助。值得关注的创新成果包括基于 Stacks 技术和 sBTC 的组件应用。

本次黑客松采用两轮赛制：决赛入围者需向由风险投资家与行业领袖组成的评审团展示项目，最终决出总冠军。参与者通过工作坊和导师指导获取专业见解，第二轮赛程进一步提升了项目曝光度与潜在融资机会。在 Stacks 基金会、AWS 等合作伙伴的支持下，活动不仅发掘了新生力量，更助力强化了比特币开发生态系统。

Hackathon 优胜者

比特币 DeFi 2.0 奖项得主

比特币 DeFi 2.0 侧重于提高可扩展性、安全性和用户体验。此类别的获奖者展示了显著的技术进步和创新解决方案，以应对这些挑战。

BigMarket：一个基于比特币 Layer 2 网络 Stacks 的去中心化、AI 启动的预测市场平台。由 DAO 运营，提供可靠的去中心化预测。

BitForward：一个去中心化平台，通过使用 Stacks 区块链创建比特币上的 NFT 支持的远期合约。

3.0 数字经济奖项得主

本类别考察通过将金融、娱乐和社会互动融合，形成以用户为驱动的生态系统，如 MemeFi、SocialFi 和 GameFi。

Kulture.Fun：一个去中心化的 SocialFi 聊天平台，具有代币门控访问和比特币支持的功能，以增强加密社区的互动。

Skullcoin：通过集成 sBTC 将游戏化引入比特币 DeFi，促进互动的游戏内体验和激活 BTC 的流动性。

真实世界序列号及 NFT 使用奖项得主

本类别关注除传统艺术和表情包之外的实用应用，鼓励探索 NFT 在不同领域的潜力。

Offers & Counter-offers | BNS One：一个市场，通过智能合约实现基于区块链的 BNS 名称交易，实现无信任交易。

Truth-Chain：利用区块链技术通过 Stacks 平台验证数字内容的真实性和来源。

工具与基础设施奖项得主

本部分的创新提供了去中心化应用开发所需的框架和协议，着重于 Web3 工具。

BLAZE PROTOCOL：通过 Layer 2 架构加强 Web3 体验，提供即时交易确认和无缝用户互动。

PoXAgents：使用 AI 代理简化非技术用户与 Stacks 区块链的互动。

ICP 挑战奖项得主

本类别的项目结合互联网计算机的进步，解决比特币生态系统中的常见区块链挑战。

ckBoost：加速互联网计算机上的比特币交易，通过流动资金池减少确认时间。

CounterpartyICP：通过一个接口对接 Counterparty API 的模块，促进比特币上的智能合约和数字资产管理。

AWS - Buidl with Bedrock 挑战奖项得主

重点关注利用 AWS 技术的项目，本类别展示了在坚实基础设施上建立的创新。

• Stacks AI：一个用于在 Clarity 中生成、调试和学习智能合约的 AI 工具，使用 AWS Bedrock 进行可扩展分析。

有关所有项目和创新的更多详细信息，请访问 Dorahacks。

关于组织者

Stacks Foundation

Stacks Foundation 致力于促进 Stacks 区块链的成长和发展。它支持各种利用比特币安全性来赋能去中心化互联网的项目。通过像 Stacks Accelerator 这样的计划，Foundation 通过推动创新和开发者参与对区块链生态系统做出了重大贡献。其当前使命聚焦于为开发者增强工具和资源以构建用户拥有的应用，强化其对去中心化网络的承诺。

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The bridge can listen for both kind 30023 (long form) Nostr notes or kind 1 (short form) and kind 30023 notes. This is using the "both" version (a kind 1 was already successfully tested and bridged).

This tool is very much underconstruction and being tested.

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Tóm tắt Hackathon SheHacks+ 9

SheHacks+ 9 vừa kết thúc thành công với 98 developer đăng ký, tập trung vào thúc đẩy diverse leadership (lãnh đạo đa dạng) trong lĩnh vực công nghệ. Sự kiện do Women in Technology Society (WITS+) tổ chức, phê duyệt 47 dự án sáng tạo từ các thí sinh chủ yếu là nữ giới và nhóm non-binary (phi nhị nguyên). SheHacks+ 9 tạo môi trường hỗ trợ, chào đón người tham gia từ nhiều nền tảng và trình độ.

Các dự án tập trung giải quyết vấn đề thực tế, ứng dụng công nghệ vì lợi ích xã hội, phù hợp sứ mệnh của WITS+ trong việc thúc đẩy diverse leadership. Người tham gia nâng cao kỹ năng, tích lũy kinh nghiệm và mở rộng mạng lưới nghề nghiệp. Sự kiện nhấn mạnh vai trò của cộng đồng trong thúc đẩy đổi mới công nghệ và tăng cường đại diện cho nhóm thiểu số trong ngành.

Phiên bản thứ 9 của SheHacks+ ghi nhận sự tham gia ấn tượng và kết quả tích cực cho representation (đại diện) và inclusion (hòa nhập) của phụ nữ và nhóm phi nhị nguyên trong công nghệ. Toàn bộ sự kiện tuân thủ MLH code of conduct.

Các dự án đoạt giải

Best Hardware Hack Prize Winners

• SpaceInAccessibility: Ứng dụng AI và computer vision dịch ngôn ngữ ký hiệu (ASL) thời gian thực, hỗ trợ phi hành gia khiếm thính giao tiếp trong không gian.

Best Beginner Hack Prize Winners

• Dance it, Post it!: Ứng dụng webcam theo dõi chuyển động nhảy và phân tích tư thế cơ thể.

Best SheHacks+ Overall Prize Winners

• SpaceInAccessibility (Giải Nhất)
• pantrypixie (Giải Nhì): Giảm lãng phí thực phẩm bằng cách quét hóa đơn, theo dõi hạn sử dụng và gợi ý công thức.
• SqWiTs Game (Giải Ba): Ứng dụng tương tác lấy cảm hứng từ "Squid Game" giúp giảm nghiện điện thoại, khuyến khích tập trung học tập.

Best Developer Tool by Warp Prize Winners

• Synapse: CLI assistant chuyển đổi ngôn ngữ tự nhiên thành lệnh terminal, tăng tính an toàn và dễ sử dụng.

Best SheHacks+ Hacker Olympics Overall Prize Winners

• StarCheck (Giải Nhất): Nền tảng web gamified theo chủ đề vũ trụ để quản lý checklist và công việc.
• dire (Giải Nhì): Kết hợp to-do list, lịch trình và theo dõi thói quen để tăng năng suất.
• Space Cruise+ (Giải Ba): Ứng dụng quản lý tác vụ khám phá không gian sử dụng local storage.

Best Use of GenAI Prize Winners

• DevSpeak: Tiện ích Chrome sử dụng Voiceflow và React để đơn giản hóa ngôn ngữ kỹ thuật.

Best AI Project with Databricks Open Source Prize Winners

• SqWiTs Game

Most Innovative Hack Using AI by First-Time Hacker Prize Winners

• SyllaBud: Ứng dụng AI tổng hợp syllabus và deadline của sinh viên thành lịch trình tối ưu.

Xem chi tiết dự án tại SheHacks 9 Projects.

Về Nhà tổ chức

Western Women+ in Technology (WITS+)

WITS+ cam kết trao quyền cho phụ nữ và nhóm phi nhị nguyên trong ngành công nghệ thông qua các chương trình mentorship, workshop và sự kiện kết nối. Tổ chức tập trung giảm chênh lệch giới trong lĩnh vực kỹ thuật, tạo tác động đáng kể đến hệ sinh thái công nghệ khu vực. Hiện tại, WITS+ mở rộng phạm vi để hỗ trợ nhiều hơn cho nhóm thiểu số, thúc đẩy innovation và collaboration trong ngành.

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Hackathon 概要

Build & Brew - Espresso Global Hackathon 吸引了485位开发者，共有151个项目获得批准。活动由 Espresso Network 主办，通过两个赛道“Caffeinate & Code”和“Cracking Composability”分发了总计100,000美元的奖品。主要目标包括提升以太坊的可组合性以及开发使用 Espresso 确认的新型跨链应用。

此次活动取得了显著成就，其中包括部署与 Espresso Network 集成的功能性 rollup，为开发互操作应用提供了支持。创新重点在于利用快速、安全的确认实现跨链功能。多个项目使用了 Open Intents Framework 来构建高级应用架构。

Hackathon 展示了 Espresso Network 对区块链生态系统的潜在影响，通过将其共识层应用于实际场景。此事件为网络的使命助力，使区块链之间的交互更加无缝，并突显了开发者在推动可组合性方面的重要角色。4月7日的最终演示展示了在开发以太坊跨链能力方面的显著进展。

Hackathon 获奖者

首届 Build & Brew 黑客松落幕时，91 条集成 Espresso 的 Arbitrum Orbit 链成功完成部署，为创新跨链应用开辟了道路。活动设置总额 65,000 美元的奖池，彰显其行业影响力，奖金根据测试网和主网的部署成果分级发放。

获奖项目

第1名 - Affogato

Affogato 是一个 Swap + Bridge 系统，利用以太坊 rollup 和 Espresso 确认来确保安全高效的跨链交易。

第2名 - Random Network

该项目通过使用 rollup 活跃性验证来增强可组合性，并采用开放意图池来实现系统间的无缝集成。

第3名 - Disburse Network

Disburse Network 提供了一种模块化支付协议，通过 Nitro rollup 架构实现一键跨链大规模支付，提高了支付处理效率。

第4名 - Coffee Chain

Coffee Chain 是一个跨链支付应用程序，可以让商家无缝接受任何代币或区块链的加密支付。

第5名 - GTXpresso

目前作为未完成的占位符，GTXpresso 是一个跨链的中央限价订单簿（CLOB）项目。

要查看 Hackathon 的所有项目，请访问 Build and Brew Hackathon on DoraHacks。

关于组织者

Espresso

Espresso 专注于推进区块链领域的技术。该组织以其在创建高效、可扩展的区块链解决方案方面的专业知识而闻名，重点在于安全性和用户可访问性。主要成就包括部署创新的共识机制，这些机制提高了交易速度并降低了计算成本。Espresso 参与合作项目，致力于将区块链技术整合到各个行业，巩固其作为技术进步重要贡献者的地位。目前，Espresso 正专注于优化区块链基础设施，以推动普及并支持行业范围的数字化转型努力。

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Einen Feind, den man nicht kennt, kann man nicht besiegen. Zur Vollendung dieses Gedankens liegt es nahe, die Aufmerksamkeit von Groll und Gegenwehr auf andere zu lenken.

Wer sich die Spektakel auf den Bühnen der Erde mit einer gewissen Erkenntnisfähigkeit anschaut, wird bemerken, dass es zu den Primärthemen stets leicht zu durchschauende Drehbücher gibt und dass es sich bei den auf den Bühnen handelnden Akteuren eher um Schauspieler als um tatsächliche Kompetenzträger handelt. Es geht angeblich um Gesundheit, Friedenssicherung, Menschen- und Klimarettung und so weiter. Tatsächlich geht es aber um die Ausbeutung, Verletzung und das Töten von Menschen. Dies mit Beispielen zu unterfüttern ist nicht die Absicht dieses Beitrags, denn Beispiele gibt es genug. Stattdessen soll ein Licht auf die, die man nicht sieht, die im Verborgenen agieren, geworfen und deren Machtstrukturen offengelegt werden.

Die Leute, welche tatsächlich an der Spitze von allem stehen, lassen andere auf extra hierfür eingerichteten Bühnen agieren. So gibt es große und kleine Bühnen für Politik, Wirtschaft, Geld, Gesundheit, Nahrung, Umwelt, Glauben etc. Diese Bühnen bieten das Fernsehen, das Radio, das Internet und weitere Medien. Die Systemspitze hat Steuerungsinstrumente implementiert, mit denen die Kommentierung dessen, was auf den Bühnen passiert, durch Medien und „Volksvertreter“ sowie „Experten“ nach Vorgaben „eingeordnet“ wird. Die „öffentliche Meinung“ ist maximal manipuliert  und Abweichler werden bekämpft. Das System bestimmt, was „Wahrheit“ ist, und bestraft „Unwahrheit“.

Viele Menschen sind nicht in der Lage, eine Lüge von der Wahrheit zu unterscheiden. Hierfür sind schließlich Verstand, Intuition, Bildung, Wahrnehmungs- und Erkenntnisfähigkeit sowie Mut erforderlich. Das ist für die meisten Menschen zu viel. Immer wieder ist von denen, die den Schwindel seinerzeit frühphasig erkannten, zu lesen, dass die Coronazeit ein Intelligenztest war. Das ist aber eine Verharmlosung, denn es ging tatsächlich um Gehorsam und Unterwerfung, um die Zerstörung von Menschen durch die Vergiftung mit Spritzen und die Zerstörung von kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen. Selbstverständlich ging es auch um Demoralisierung und Macht – und ums Geldverdienen. Insbesondere intelligente Menschen sind anfällig für Manipulation und Angst und somit wurden viele Intelligente als Meinungsverstärker zur Lenkung der Blöden missbraucht. Intelligente passen sich an. Intelligenz hat ausdrücklich nichts mit Klugheit, Bildung, Erkenntnisfähigkeit, Resilienz und Mut zu tun.

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Wer steckt dahinter?

Diese Frage wurde bereits ausführlich in dem Buch „Das Komitee der 300“ von John Coleman beantwortet. Dort sind viele der Protagonisten, deren Intentionen und deren Organisationen mit Bezugnahme auf belastbare Quellen beschrieben. Hierbei handelt es sich primär um die Dynastien, die es über mehrere Generationen hinweg vollbracht haben, ihre Machtposition auf- und auszubauen. Diese Leute kommen nicht in den Medien vor, um nicht „unter Beschuss zu geraten“. Das sind die Leute, die über den ultimativen Einfluss darüber verfügen, was in den Medien gebracht wird. Diese Leute erzeugen Probleme, um Lösungen hierfür verkaufen zu können. Diese Leute steuern die öffentliche Meinung und die Menschen.

Diese globale Steuerung benötigt Technik und viele Mitarbeiter. Nun darf man nicht den Fehler begehen, zu glauben, dass jeder Mitarbeiter des Komitees alles weiß. Tatsächlich existiert hier eine Hierarchie, innerhalb derer die obersten Verbündeten sehr genau wissen, was sie für wen und gegen wen tun, wogegen innerhalb der mittleren und unteren Hierarchiestufen die Mitarbeiter einfach nur ihre jeweiligen Jobs innerhalb der einzelnen Regierungen, Gerichte, Institutionen und Firmen erledigen. Ähnlich dem Militär, wo der General weiß, dass es nur um die Macht und das Geld einiger Leute an der Spitze geht, die nicht kämpfen, aber der Offizier und der Soldat glauben, es gehe um „die gute Sache“. Jede Hierarchiestufe erhält ihre Belohnung für Gehorsam und ihre Bestrafung für Ungehorsam.

Die 3 primären Divisionen

Die Division Finanzen & Wirtschaft kümmert sich um Währungen, Geldsysteme, Konzerne, NGO etc. Die Kontrolle über das aktuelle Geldsystem, von dem sich jeder abhängig wähnt, ist ein Schlüsselelement zur Steuerung. Die Dynastien und die vermögenden Menschen dieser Erde investieren nicht direkt, sondern überlassen wesentliche Teile ihrer Vermögen ihren Verwaltern. Diese Vermögensverwalter übernehmen Geschäftsanteile an Firmen in Größenordnungen, welche ihnen Gestaltungsmacht einräumt, sodass sie Einfluss auf die Besetzung von dortigen Schlüsselpositionen ausüben können, welche wiederum formell die Strategie des jeweiligen Unternehmens bestimmen. Die Dynastien erschaffen und kontrollieren NGOs sowie weitere Organisationsgebilde nach Erfordernis.

Die Division Politik & Recht hat in erster Linie die Aufgabe, dafür zu sorgen, dass die Menschen glauben, sie leben in einer Demokratie und könnten durch Wahlen etwas bewirken. Sie sollen glauben, dass es Volkvertreter gibt, welche die Interessen der Bevölkerung vertreten. Dem angeblich gleichgestellt ist das Rechtssystem – zumindest in der Darstellung des Systems, dessen integraler Bestandteil die Medien sind. Tatsächlich wurde es in den letzten Jahren überdeutlich, dass die gewöhnlichen Menschen von diesen Institutionen eben nicht vertreten werden.

Die Division „Menschlichkeit“, hiermit sind sogenannte „Vertreter der Menschlichkeit“ wie Kirchen, Gewerkschaften und Verbände etc. gemeint, soll suggerieren, dass der Mensch „einen starken Beschützer“ an seiner Seite hat. Dies führt dazu, dass die Menschen sich an die Regeln des Systems halten. Sie demonstrieren und werden dort massiv misshandelt, wie die vielen Corona-Demos gezeigt haben. Oder es werden „Gegendemonstrationen“ inszeniert, um der Öffentlichkeit vorzugaukeln, dass „die Mehrheit“ eine ganz andere Meinung als die Demonstranten hat. 

In allen drei Divisionen gibt es wieder eigene Macht- und Korruptionsstrukturen und jede Struktur befasst sich in erster Linie mit der Ausbeutung der Vielen zum eigenen Wohle. Wer sich als gewöhnlicher Bürger auf diese Institutionen verlässt, wird keine positiven Veränderungen seiner gegenwärtigen Situation erfahren. 

Sie möchten mehr wissen? Dann lesen Sie Wie wir die Kriegstreiber stoppen und Ob Corona oder Krieg: Wir Menschen werden wie Vieh behandelt.

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A 60pmbet tem se tornado referência quando o assunto é entretenimento online. Com uma proposta moderna e adaptada ao público brasileiro, a plataforma une tecnologia, praticidade e diversão, oferecendo uma jornada completa para os apaixonados por jogos.

Ao acessar o site da 60pmbet, o primeiro destaque vai para a interface. O design é limpo, funcional e responsivo, permitindo uma navegação intuitiva em qualquer dispositivo — seja computador, tablet ou smartphone. Esse cuidado com a usabilidade é essencial para garantir que todos, até mesmo os novatos, se sintam à vontade desde o primeiro clique.

Outro ponto que merece atenção é a facilidade no cadastro. Em poucos minutos, o usuário pode criar sua conta e começar a explorar os jogos disponíveis. Além disso, a plataforma oferece suporte em português e opções de pagamento locais, como PIX e transferência bancária, facilitando tanto depósitos quanto saques.

A biblioteca de jogos da 60pmbet é ampla e diversificada. Há títulos para todos os estilos: dos tradicionais jogos de cartas, como pôquer e blackjack, até os vibrantes e coloridos slots com diferentes temáticas e funções especiais. Os gráficos são de alta qualidade e a experiência sonora ajuda a criar um ambiente totalmente imersivo.

Os jogos ao vivo também são um grande diferencial. Eles permitem que o jogador interaja em tempo real com apresentadores e participe de rodadas autênticas, tudo com transmissão em alta definição. Esse tipo de experiência traz uma sensação de realismo que poucas plataformas conseguem oferecer.

Na 60pmbet, o jogador não só encontra diversão, mas também é valorizado por meio de promoções constantes. São bônus de boas-vindas, giros extras, desafios semanais e recompensas exclusivas para os mais ativos. Essas vantagens criam uma relação de fidelidade e fazem com que cada retorno à plataforma seja ainda mais animador.

Segurança e transparência também são pilares da 60pmbet. A tecnologia de criptografia garante proteção total dos dados pessoais e financeiros dos usuários. O compromisso com o jogo responsável também está presente, com ferramentas para controle de tempo e gastos.

Em suma, a 60pmbet não é apenas mais uma plataforma de jogos. Ela oferece uma experiência completa, com atendimento eficiente, tecnologia de ponta e uma diversidade impressionante de opções de entretenimento. Para quem procura emoção com praticidade, essa é a escolha certa.

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A plataforma 3539 está redefinindo o conceito de entretenimento digital para os brasileiros. Muito além de ser apenas um site de jogos, ela se apresenta como um verdadeiro ecossistema interativo onde a diversão é levada a sério. Combinando tecnologia de ponta, interface moderna e um portfólio diversificado de jogos, a 3539 conquista cada vez mais espaço entre os fãs de jogos online.

Desde o primeiro acesso, fica claro que a experiência do usuário é uma prioridade. A navegação é fluida, com um design visualmente atrativo e fácil de entender. O sistema responsivo permite que os usuários aproveitem todos os recursos tanto no computador quanto em dispositivos móveis, o que torna a experiência versátil e acessível.

A grande estrela da plataforma é a variedade de jogos disponíveis. A 3539 oferece desde jogos clássicos de mesa até opções com dinâmicas modernas, gráficos em alta definição e trilhas sonoras envolventes. Cada título é pensado para proporcionar entretenimento de qualidade, com mecânicas bem desenvolvidas e níveis de dificuldade variados.

Um dos diferenciais é a possibilidade de jogar em tempo real, com interação direta com apresentadores e outros usuários. Esse formato transforma cada sessão em uma experiência coletiva, dinâmica e cheia de surpresas. Os jogos ao vivo são perfeitos para quem gosta de ação rápida, emoção e um toque de socialização.

Além disso, a 3539 conta com promoções regulares e recompensas para seus jogadores. Bônus de boas-vindas, desafios semanais e programas de fidelidade tornam a experiência ainda mais atrativa. Essas iniciativas mostram o quanto a plataforma valoriza a participação e o engajamento de seus usuários.

A segurança digital é tratada com extrema seriedade. A plataforma utiliza criptografia avançada e sistemas antifraude para proteger os dados dos usuários. O processo de depósito e saque é simples, com suporte a métodos populares no Brasil, como PIX e carteiras digitais. Tudo isso reforça a credibilidade da marca e o conforto dos jogadores.

O suporte ao cliente é eficiente, com atendimento disponível 24 horas por dia, pronto para ajudar com qualquer dúvida ou dificuldade. O time de suporte é treinado para oferecer respostas rápidas e garantir a melhor experiência possível.

A 3539 vem se consolidando como uma das plataformas mais completas do setor. Combinando tecnologia, diversão, segurança e um atendimento de qualidade, ela oferece tudo o que o jogador moderno procura. Seja para se divertir por alguns minutos ou mergulhar por horas em desafios emocionantes, a 3539 é a escolha certa para quem valoriza experiências únicas.

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Uma das grandes preocupações de qualquer jogador é saber que pode contar com um suporte eficiente e acessível sempre que surgir uma dúvida ou problema. Na WayBet, o atendimento ao usuário é tratado com prioridade máxima — e isso faz toda a diferença na experiência geral.

A plataforma oferece atendimento em português, feito por profissionais treinados, prontos para resolver desde as questões mais simples até situações mais complexas. Seja uma dúvida sobre bônus, regras de jogo ou transações, você será atendido com clareza, educação e agilidade.

O principal canal de suporte é o chat ao vivo, disponível diretamente no site e funcionando 24 horas por dia. Esse canal permite que os jogadores recebam respostas imediatas, sem a necessidade de esperar por e-mails ou abrir chamados. A conversa é direta, eficiente e personalizada.

Para quem prefere outros meios, a Waybet também disponibiliza suporte por e-mail e uma seção de perguntas frequentes (FAQ) extremamente completa. Lá, o jogador encontra informações detalhadas sobre cadastro, depósitos, retiradas, segurança, limites de jogo e muito mais.

Outro diferencial é a comunicação humanizada. Os atendentes da WayBet não utilizam respostas automáticas genéricas — eles realmente ouvem o que o jogador precisa e buscam a melhor solução com empatia. Isso fortalece a relação de confiança e mostra que o usuário é valorizado.

A plataforma também oferece suporte preventivo. Por meio de mensagens proativas, o jogador recebe lembretes de segurança, alertas de manutenção ou informações importantes sobre atualizações no sistema. Isso mostra que a WayBet se antecipa às necessidades dos usuários.

Para quem é novo na plataforma, há guias explicativos e tutoriais interativos que ajudam a entender como tudo funciona. Desde o primeiro login, o jogador é guiado de forma clara e acolhedora, tornando o início da jornada muito mais tranquilo.

Além disso, o histórico de atendimento é salvo na conta do usuário, permitindo acompanhar solicitações anteriores e verificar a evolução de cada caso. Essa transparência demonstra o comprometimento da WayBet com a excelência no atendimento.

Mais do que apenas resolver problemas, o suporte da WayBet contribui para uma experiência completa, onde o jogador se sente respeitado, seguro e bem cuidado. É esse tipo de atendimento que transforma usuários em fãs fiéis da plataforma.

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AGEs กับการทอด เกิดขึ้นได้ไม่ว่าจะใช้ไขมันอะไร

ก่อนจะทำความรู้จักน้ำมันตัวต่อไป พอดีหลายคนมีคำถามว่า เมื่อเราต้องทอดอาหาร ควรใช้น้ำมันอะไรถึงจะดีต่อสุขภาพ? เป็นคำถามที่ตอบยาก เพราะแม้จะเลือกใช้น้ำมันที่ดูเหมาะสมที่สุด แต่สิ่งที่ควรพิจารณามากกว่าคือ กระบวนการปรุงอาหาร โดยเฉพาะการทอดที่มีการใช้ความร้อนสูง ซึ่งไม่ว่าคุณจะใช้น้ำมันอะไร, ไขมันสัตว์หรือไขมันพืช, ก็สามารถทำให้เกิดสารพิษที่เรียกว่า AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products) ได้ทั้งนั้น กระบวนการทอดที่อุณหภูมิสูงเป็นตัวการสำคัญที่กระตุ้นการเกิดสารนี้ ซึ่งมีผลเสียต่อสุขภาพมากกว่าการเลือกใช้น้ำมันประเภทใด ดังนั้น สิ่งที่เราควรระวังมากที่สุดคือวิธีการปรุงอาหาร ซึ่งหลายคนยังเข้าใจผิดว่าการเลือกน้ำมันจะเป็นตัวตัดสินความดีหรือไม่ดีต่อสุขภาพ ทั้งที่จริงๆ แล้วกระบวนการปรุงอาหารต่างหากที่สำคัญกว่าอย่างมาก

และถ้าต้องตอบว่าน้ำมันอะไรดี มันก็จะแค่บอกได้ว่า ปาล์ม กับ มะพร้าว ซึ่งมันจะช่วยได้แค่การลดโอกาสการเกิดออกซิเดชั่น และคุณสมบัติตามโพรไฟล์การรับความร้อนได้ มันก็เป็นแค่น้ำมันที่ทนความร้อนได้ดีกว่าใครเขา

แต่มันไม่ได้ตอบคำถามที่มีคำว่า "ดีต่อสุขภาพ" ด้วยนะสิครับ เพราะอะไร? ผมพยายามเขียนแบบเล่าสู่กันอ่านนะครับ ให้เข้าใจง่ายๆไม่วิชากงวิชาการมากนัก

ในโลกของการปรุงอาหาร, การทอดถือเป็นหนึ่งในวิธีการทำอาหารที่ได้รับความนิยมสูง เพราะมันง่ายและรวดเร็ว แต่อย่างไรก็ตาม, การทอดที่อุณหภูมิสูงนั้นอาจเป็นสาเหตุที่ทำให้เกิดสารพิษชนิดหนึ่งที่เรียกว่า AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products) ซึ่งมีผลกระทบต่อสุขภาพในระยะยาว ไม่ว่าเราจะใช้ ไขมันสัตว์ หรือ น้ำมันพืช ก็สามารถเกิด AGEs ได้ทั้งนั้น ถ้าหากการทอดเกิดขึ้นที่อุณหภูมิสูงอย่างต่อเนื่อง

AGEs คืออะไร? AGEs คือ สารพิษที่เกิดจากการปฏิกิริยาระหว่าง น้ำตาล (เช่น กลูโคส หรือ ฟรุกโตส) และ โปรตีน หรือ ไขมัน ในอาหาร เมื่อเราเตรียมอาหารในอุณหภูมิสูง ซึ่งปฏิกิริยานี้สามารถเกิดขึ้นได้กับ ทุกชนิดของไขมัน ไม่ว่าจะเป็น ไขมันสัตว์ หรือ น้ำมันพืช ซึ่งอาจส่งผลเสียต่อสุขภาพของเราได้หากได้รับเข้าไปในปริมาณมาก

การทอดและการเกิด AGEs การทอดอาหารที่มีอุณหภูมิสูง เช่น การทอดหมูชุบแป้ง หรืออาหารที่ใช้ น้ำมันพืช เช่น น้ำมันถั่วเหลือง, น้ำมันข้าวโพด หรือ ไขมันสัตว์ เช่น น้ำมันหมู แม้ว่าเราไม่ได้เติมน้ำตาลลงไปในขั้นตอนการเตรียมอาหาร แต่ น้ำตาลธรรมชาติ ที่มีอยู่ในอาหาร เช่น คาร์โบไฮเดรตจากแป้ง, ข้าว, หรือแม้แต่ในเนื้อสัตว์ก็สามารถทำปฏิกิริยากับ กรดอะมิโน (ในโปรตีน) และ ไขมัน (ในเนื้อสัตว์หรืออาหาร) ที่มีอยู่ในอาหารได้ และที่สำคัญคือการทำอาหารที่มีอุณหภูมิสูงจะเพิ่มโอกาสในการเกิดปฏิกิริยานี้

การทอดอาหารด้วยอุณหภูมิสูง (ประมาณ 180 องศาเซลเซียสหรือสูงกว่า) จะทำให้ น้ำตาลธรรมชาติ ในอาหารทำปฏิกิริยากับกรดอะมิโน (จากโปรตีน) หรือกรดไขมัน (จากไขมันในอาหาร) ก่อให้เกิดสาร AGEs ซึ่งเป็น สารพิษ ที่ไม่เพียงแต่ทำให้เกิด การเกิดสารออกซิเดชั่น แต่ยังสามารถทำลายเซลล์ในร่างกาย, เพิ่มความเสี่ยงของการเกิดโรคเรื้อรัง, และทำให้กระบวนการชราภาพของร่างกายเร็วขึ้น

AGEs เกิดได้จากทุกชนิดไขมัน ไม่เพียงแต่ น้ำมันพืช ที่เป็นปัญหาหรือไขมันจากสัตว์ที่ต้องระวัง แต่ AGEs สามารถเกิดได้จากการทอดทุกประเภทไขมันทั้งจากพืชและสัตว์ เพราะ การทอดด้วยความร้อนสูง เป็นปัจจัยหลักที่ทำให้เกิดปฏิกิริยา Maillard reaction (ปฏิกิริยาระหว่างน้ำตาลและโปรตีนหรือไขมัน) ซึ่งเป็นกระบวนการที่สร้างสาร AGEs ดังนั้นไม่ว่าจะเลือกใช้น้ำมันพืชหรือน้ำมันหมูในการทอด ก็ยังสามารถเกิด AGEs ได้

การอบขนมและ AGEs นอกจากนี้การอบขนมที่ใช้ความร้อนประมาณ 180 องศาเซลเซียส (เช่นเดียวกับการทอด) ก็สามารถก่อให้เกิด AGEs ได้เช่นกัน การอบขนมและการปรุงอาหารในอุณหภูมิสูงจึงเป็นปัจจัยที่ส่งผลให้เกิดสารพิษนี้ได้เช่นกัน โดยเฉพาะเมื่อมีส่วนผสมของน้ำตาลธรรมชาติและโปรตีนจากแป้งหรือไขมันในอาหาร การใช้ความร้อนในการอบจึงไม่ต่างจากการทอดเท่าไรในการกระตุ้นการเกิด AGEs

AGEs กับสุขภาพ AGEs ไม่เพียงแต่มีผลเสียในแง่ของการทำให้ร่างกายแก่ก่อนวัย แต่ยังเชื่อมโยงกับโรคเรื้อรังหลายชนิด เช่น โรคเบาหวาน, โรคหัวใจ, โรคหลอดเลือดสมอง และโรคความจำเสื่อม การรับประทานอาหารที่มี AGEs สูงในระยะยาวอาจทำให้การทำงานของเซลล์ในร่างกายลดลง และเพิ่มความเสี่ยงต่อการเกิดโรคต่างๆ ดังนั้นการควบคุมอุณหภูมิในการปรุงอาหาร และการเลือกใช้ไขมันที่เหมาะสมจึงเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการลดการเกิด AGEs

สรุปแบบสั้นๆให้นะครับว่า การทอดอาหารด้วยอุณหภูมิสูง ไม่ว่าจะใช้น้ำมันพืชหรือไขมันสัตว์ ก็สามารถเกิด AGEs ได้ หากไม่ระมัดระวังในการปรุงอาหาร การเลือกใช้อุณหภูมิที่เหมาะสมในการปรุงอาหารและการเลือกวัตถุดิบที่มีคุณภาพสูงจึงเป็นกุญแจสำคัญในการลดการสะสมของ AGEs ในร่างกาย และช่วยให้เรามีสุขภาพที่ดีในระยะยาว

การรับประทานอาหารที่ปรุงด้วยความร้อนสูงบ่อยๆ นอกจากจะทำให้ร่างกายแก่เร็วขึ้นแล้ว ยังสามารถเพิ่มความเสี่ยงของการเกิดโรคต่างๆ ได้ ดังนั้นเราควรพิจารณาและเลือกวิธีการปรุงอาหารที่เหมาะสมเพื่อลดความเสี่ยงจาก AGEs และดูแลสุขภาพของเราให้ดีในระยะยาวครับ

ทั้งหมดที่เล่ามา ไม่ได้เขียนขึ้นเพื่อทำให้ใครต้องกลัวอาหาร หรือรู้สึกผิดเวลาหยิบของทอดเข้าปาก แต่เพื่อชวนกันมองให้ลึกว่า เราไม่ได้ควรถามแค่ว่า ‘ใช้น้ำมันอะไรดี’ แต่ควรถามต่อว่า ‘เราปรุงยังไง ใช้อุณหภูมิเท่าไร และกินแบบไหนในชีวิตจริง’ ต่างหาก การมีความรู้เรื่อง AGEs ไม่ได้แปลว่าเราต้องตัดทุกอย่างที่เคยชอบออกจากชีวิต แต่เป็นการมีแว่นขยายไว้ส่องดูว่า อะไรที่ควรเบาลง อะไรที่ควรปรับ แล้วใช้มันอย่างรู้เท่าทัน เพราะสุดท้ายแล้ว สุขภาพที่ดี ไม่ได้มาจากการห้ามทุกอย่าง แต่มาจากความเข้าใจในสิ่งที่เรากินต่างหากครับ

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เวทีอุตสาหกรรมตัดต่อพันธุกรรมระดับโลก ที่กำลังจะเปลี่ยนอาหารทั้งระบบให้เป็นของบริษัทต่างๆ "Precision Fermentation" ซึ่งฟังดูเหมือนคล้ายการทำโยเกิร์ตหรือเบียร์ใช่มะ แต่ความจริงมันคือ การออกแบบชีวิตใหม่เพื่อขายเป็นอาหารครับ

เรามาเรียกชื่อตอนนี้ให้เท่ๆว่า Precision Fermentation จากถังหมัก สู่กับดักพันธุกรรม

Precision Fermentation (PF) ต่อจากนี้ไปอยากให้จำคำนี้ไว้ให้ดีๆ อ่านข่าวอาหารอะไรคอยดูว่ามีคำนี้ไหม มันคือการใช้ จุลินทรีย์ที่ถูกดัดแปลงพันธุกรรม (GMO yeast, bacteria, fungi) เพื่อผลิต “สารอาหาร” เช่น โปรตีนจากนม ไข่ขาว ไขมันสัตว์ เจลาติน วิตามิน โดยไม่ต้องมีสัตว์จริงอยู่ในระบบเลยสัก ใช้ตัวจุดขายว่า “อาหารแห่งอนาคตที่ปลอดสัตว์ เป็นมิตรกับโลก”

แต่เบื้องหลังมันคือ... ระบบปิดที่บริษัทเดียวควบคุมตั้งแต่สายพันธุ์จุลินทรีย์ เครื่องจักร ไปจนถึงสิทธิบัตรของอาหารทุกชิ้น

เป็นการหมักชีวิตให้กลายเป็นกรรมสิทธิ์ ในระบบ PF นักวิจัยจะเลือก DNA จากสัตว์ เช่น เคซีน (โปรตีนนมวัว) อัลบูมิน (โปรตีนไข่) ฮีม (กลิ่นเลือดในเนื้อวัว) แล้วเอาไปใส่ไว้ในยีสต์หรือจุลินทรีย์ เพื่อให้มัน "หมัก" ผลิตสารเหล่านี้ออกมาในถังขนาดใหญ่

ฟังดูน่าสนใจใช่ไหมครับ? แต่ DNA เหล่านั้นจะถูกจดสิทธิบัตรทันที และจุลินทรีย์เหล่านั้นก็จะถูกควบคุมโดยบริษัทไม่กี่รายเท่านั้น หมายความว่า โปรตีนจากไข่ นม หรือเนื้อ จะกลายเป็น “กรรมสิทธิ์ของบริษัท” ไม่ใช่ของธรรมชาติอีกต่อไป

บริษัทไหนบ้างที่เล่นเกมนี้ เรามาลองดูตัวอย่างกันครับ Perfect Day – ผลิตโปรตีนนมด้วยยีสต์ GMO The EVERY Company – ไข่ขาวจากเชื้อรา Clara Foods – โปรตีนจากไข่ด้วย PF Motif FoodWorks – กลิ่นเนื้อและไขมันจาก PF Impossible Foods – ฮีม (heme) จากถั่วเหลือง GMO ที่หมักด้วยยีสต์ดัดแปลง และที่สำคัญเหมือนเดิมครับเบื้องหลังคือเงินทุนจาก SoftBank, Bill Gates, Google Ventures และบริษัทอาหารระดับโลก เช่น Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Unilever

คำถามก็คือมันคืออาหารหรือเคมี เพราะสิ่งที่ได้จาก PF มักมีสถานะก้ำกึ่งระหว่างอาหารกับสารเคมี นอกจากนี้ยังมีงานวิจัยน้อยมากเรื่องผลกระทบต่อร่างกายระยะยาว ไม่ผ่านการพิสูจน์ในระบบย่อยอาหารมนุษย์อย่างชัดเจน หลายชนิดไม่บอกบนฉลากว่าได้จาก GMO fermentation หรือไม่ และบางบริษัทจงใจเรียกของตัวเองว่า “non-animal” เพื่อเลี่ยงการเปิดเผยว่าเป็น GMO

แต่สิ่งที่คาดว่าน่าจะเกิดขึ้นแน่ๆคือ 1.การครอบครองพันธุกรรมของสิ่งมีชีวิต ทุกยีสต์หรือจุลินทรีย์ในระบบ PF ถูก “จดสิทธิบัตร” ทั้งหมด ใครเลียนแบบ โดนฟ้อง ใครผลิตเองโดยไม่ได้รับอนุญาต โดนปิดกิจการ 2.การขับไล่เกษตรกรออกจากระบบอาหาร ไม่ต้องรีดนม ไม่ต้องเก็บไข่ ไม่ต้องเลี้ยงสัตว์ บริษัทไม่ต้องพึ่งเกษตรกรเลย แล้วใครจะอยู่รอดในระบบนี้? 3.การกำหนดราคาโดยผูกขาด PF ทำให้บริษัทมีอำนาจควบคุมแหล่งโปรตีน ถ้าบริษัทไม่ขาย หรือขายแพง ก็ไม่มีใครมีอำนาจต่อรอง 4.การขาดเสรีภาพในการเลือกอาหาร ถ้าของจริงถูกลดบทบาท และของเทียมถูกยัดใส่ผลิตภัณฑ์ทั่วไปแบบไม่ระบุฉลาก คนจะถูกหลอกว่า "กินอาหาร" ทั้งที่จริงๆ กำลังกินผลิตภัณฑ์ชีววิศวกรรมที่ไม่มีใครรู้แน่ชัดว่าปลอดภัยจริงไหม

หากอาหารของโลกต้องผ่านถังหมัก ผ่านโรงงาน ผ่านระบบสิทธิบัตร และต้องขอใบอนุญาตจากบริษัทยักษ์ทุกครั้งที่ผลิต โลกเราจะเหลือ “อาหารจากธรรมชาติ” แค่ในนิทานพื้นบ้าน อาหารที่ปู่ย่าตายายเคยปลูก เคยเลี้ยง เคยกิน อาจกลายเป็นของผิดกฎหมายในโลกอนาคต เพราะ ของที่ไม่ผ่านระบบ PF จะถูกตีตราว่า “ไม่สะอาด” หรือ “ไม่ยั่งยืน”

สิ่งที่ต้องรอดูต่อไปคือ เกมส์การโจมตีอาหาร real food จะมาในรูปแบบใดบ้าง ความสะอาด โรค หรือ การกีดกัน

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October 15, 2040. The sky over Tokyo, as always, lay stagnant and gray. It wasn’t raining—just heavy clouds looking down on the city. My name is Takashi, twenty‑seven years old. We were once called “the generation that carries the future,” but now we’re sneered at as “tax‑hauling machines.”

At 6:00 a.m., the tax‑collection terminal installed by my apartment door shrieked to life. In red letters on the screen it read:

“Today’s Tax Due: ¥384,000.”

That moment, eighty percent of my salary vanished. Sixty percent went to social insurance, eighty percent to income tax, and eighty percent to financial income tax. Saving money is a fantasy—whatever little I deposit in the bank is sucked up by the tax bureau’s surveillance AI, “Kanemitsu.” The cash I’d sweated to earn at my part‑time job yesterday morphs today into medical bills and pensions for the elderly.

“Takashi, pay up. Late penalty is 3% per day,” the terminal’s lifeless synthetic voice urged. Reluctantly, I placed my palm on the scanner. Instantly, money was withdrawn from my bank account. The balance plunged into the negative. Thus begins a life of debt.

Stepping into the streets, the same scenes played out everywhere. Outside a convenience store, a middle‑aged man in a suit grumbled, “Forty percent consumption tax… five hundred yen gone on a single bento,” as he crushed his shopping bag in frustration. On the sidewalk, a crowd of pensioners marched in protest, chanting, “Don’t rob us of our lives! Younger folks, work harder!” No one paid them any heed. We young people are working ourselves to death, but who cares?

The government declares, “Declining birthrates and an aging population are irreversible. Now that social‑security spending exceeds 90% of the budget, there’s no choice but to raise taxes.” Indeed, the elderly have multiplied—average life expectancy tops 95, and the streets teem with wheelchairs and nursing robots. But the “cost to sustain these lives” is a chain tightening around our necks. Thanks to an 80% inheritance tax, when our parents die the state seizes their estate. Not even a house is left to us.

At night, I meet my friends in a dim underground bar. This is one of the few “tax‑free zones,” beyond the government’s gaze. The booze is moonshine, the cigarettes smuggled goods—but still, we laugh. What else can we do?

“Hey, Takashi. Wanna spark a revolution?” Yūki, sitting beside me, half‑jokes, eyes bloodshot, hands trembling from overwork and poverty.

“Revolution, huh… Their AI’ll just collect our brains too,” I reply. Our laughter echoes hollow, then fades.

That night I dreamt of tax figures filling the sky and crushing me. I woke to a pillow soaked in sweat—and again, at 6:00 a.m., the tax terminal blares. In this world there is no hope—only endless taxation and the elderly’s prolonged lives.

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2040年10月15日。東京の空はいつも通り、灰色に淀んでいた。雨が降るわけでもなく、ただ重たい雲が街を見下ろしている。俺の名はタカシ、27歳。かつては「未来を担う若者」と呼ばれた世代だが、今じゃ「税金の運搬機」と揶揄される存在だ。

朝6時。アパートの玄関に設置された徴税端末がけたたましく鳴り響く。画面には赤文字で「本日の納税額：38万4千円」と表示されている。給料の8割が消える瞬間だ。社会保険料60%、所得税80%、そして金融所得課税80%。貯蓄なんて夢物語で、銀行に預けたわずかな金さえも税務署の監視AI「カネミツ」に吸い取られる。昨日、バイト先で汗水垂らして稼いだ金は、今日には老人の医療費と年金に化ける。

「タカシ、払えよ。遅延ペナルティは1日3%だぞ」 端末から流れる無機質な合成音声が俺を急かす。仕方なく掌をスキャナーにかざすと、銀行口座から即座に金が引き落とされる。残高はマイナスに突入。借金生活の始まりだ。

街に出ると、いたるところで同じ光景が広がっている。コンビニの前では、スーツを着た中年男が「消費税40%だってさ…弁当一つで500円が消える」とぼやきながら袋を握り潰している。道端では年金受給者の集団がデモ行進中だ。「我々の命を奪うな！ 若者はもっと働け！」と叫ぶ声が響くが、誰も耳を貸さない。俺たち若者は働きすぎて死にそうだってのに。

政府は言う。「少子高齢化は不可逆だ。社会保障費が予算の90%を超えた今、税収を増やす以外に道はない」と。確かに老人は増えた。平均寿命は95歳を超え、街は車椅子と介護ロボットで溢れている。でも、その「命を支えるコスト」は俺たちの首を絞める鎖だ。相続税80%のおかげで、親が死んでも遺産は国に没収。家一軒残すことすら許されない。

夜、俺は仲間と薄暗い地下バーに集まる。ここは「非課税ゾーン」と呼ばれる闇市場だ。政府の監視が届かない数少ない場所。酒は密造だし、煙草は密輸品。だが、それでも俺たちは笑う。笑うしかねえんだ。

「なぁ、タカシ。革命でも起こすか？」隣に座るユウキが冗談めかして言う。彼の目は血走り、手は震えている。過労と貧困で半狂乱だ。

「革命ねぇ…税務署のAIが俺たちの脳みそまで徴収しちまうぜ」と俺は返す。笑い声が響くが、それは空虚で、すぐに消える。

その夜、俺は夢を見た。税金の数字が空を埋め尽くし、俺を押し潰す夢だ。目覚めた時、枕は汗でびしょ濡れだった。そしてまた、朝6時。徴税端末が鳴り響く。 この世界に希望はない。ただ、納税と老人の延命が永遠に続くだけだ。