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@ 39cc53c9:27168656
2025-01-24 20:10:34
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/new-kycnot)
The new website is finally live! I put in a lot of hard work over the past months on it. I'm proud to say that it's out now and it looks pretty cool, at least to me!
## Why rewrite it all?
The old kycnot.me site was built using Python with Flask about two years ago. Since then, I've gained a lot more experience with Golang and coding in general. Trying to update that old codebase, which had a lot
of *design flaws*, would have been a bad idea. It would have been like building on an *unstable foundation*.
That's why I made the decision to rewrite the entire application. Initially, I chose to use SvelteKit with JavaScript. I did manage to create a stable site that looked similar to the new one, but it required Jav
aScript to work. As I kept coding, I started feeling like I was repeating *"the Python mistake"*. I was writing the app in a language I wasn't very familiar with (just like when I was learning Python at that mom
ent), and I wasn't happy with the code. It felt like *spaghetti code* all the time.
So, I made a complete U-turn and started over, this time using Golang. While I'm not as proficient in Golang as I am in Python now, I find it to be a *very enjoyable language* to code with. Most aof my recent pr
ojects have been written in Golang, and I'm getting the hang of it. I tried to make the best decisions I could and *structure the code* as well as possible. Of course, there's still *room for improvement*, which
I'll address in future updates.
Now I have a more *maintainable website* that can *scale* much better. It uses a *real database* instead of a JSON file like the old site, and I can add many more features. Since I chose to go with Golang, I mad
e the "tradeoff" of not using JavaScript at all, so all the rendering load falls on the server. But I believe it's a tradeoff that's worth it.
## What's new
- **UI/UX** - I've designed a new logo and color palette for kycnot.me. I think it looks pretty cool and cypherpunk. I am not a graphic designer, but I think I did a decent work and I put a lot of thinking on it to make it pleasant!
- **Point system** - The new [point system](https://kycnot.me/about#what-is-a-point) provides more detailed information about the listings, and **can** be expanded to cover additional features across all services. Anyone can request a new **point**!
- **ToS Scrapper**: I've implemented a powerful automated terms-of-service scrapper that collects all the ToS pages from the listings. It saves you from the hassle of reading the ToS by listing the lines that are suspiciously related to KYC/AML practices. This is still in development and it will improve for sure, but it works pretty fine right now!
- **Search bar** - The new search bar allows you to easily filter services. It performs a full-text search on the Title, Description, Category, and Tags of all the services. Looking for VPN services? Just search for "vpn"!
- **Transparency** - To be more [transparent](https://beta.kycnot.me/about#transparency), all discussions about services now take place publicly on GitLab. I won't be answering any e-mails (an auto-reply will prompt to write to the corresponding Gitlab issue). This ensures that all service-related matters are publicly accessible and recorded. Additionally, there's a real-time [audits](https://beta.kycnot.me/about#audit) page that displays database changes.
- **Listing Requests** - I have upgraded the request system. The new form allows you to directly request services or points without any extra steps. In the future, I plan to enable requests for specific changes
to parts of the website.
- **Lightweight and fast** - The new site is lighter and faster than its predecessor!
- **Tor and I2P** - At last! kycnot.me is now officially on [Tor and I2P](https://beta.kycnot.me/about#tor-and-i2p)!
## How?
This rewrite has been a labor of love, in the end, I've been working on this for more than 3 months now. I don't have a team, so I work by myself on my free time, but I find great joy in helping people on their private journey with cryptocurrencies. Making it easier for individuals to use cryptocurrencies **without KYC** is a goal I am proud of!
If you appreciate [my work](https://kycnot.me/about#about), you can support me through the methods listed [here](https://kycnot.me/about#support). Alternatively, feel free to send me an email with a kind message!
### Technical details
All the code is written in [Golang](https://go.dev), the website makes use of the [chi](https://go-chi.io) router for the routing part. I also make use of [BigCache](https://github.com/allegro/bigcache) for caching database requests. There is 0 JavaScript, so all the rendering load falls on the server, this means it needed to be efficient enough to not drawn with a few users since the old site was reporting about **2M** requests per month on average (note that this are not unique users).
The database is running with [mariadb](https://mariadb.org/), using [gorm](https://gorm.io) as the ORM. This is more than enough for this project. I started working with an `sqlite` database, but I ended up migrating to **mariadb** since it works better with JSON.
The scraper is using [chromedp](https://github.com/chromedp/chromedp) combined with a series of keywords, regex and other logic. It runs every 24h and scraps all the services. You can find the scraper code [here](https://gitlab.com/kycnot/kycnot.me/-/tree/main/scraper).
The frontend is written using **Golang Templates** for the HTML, and [TailwindCSS](https://tailwindcss.com/) plus [DaisyUI](https://daisyui.com) for the CSS classes framework. I also use some plain CSS, but it's minimal.
The requests forms is the only part of the project that requires JavaScript to be enabled. It is needed for parsing some from fields that are a bit complex and for the *"captcha"*, which is a simple *Proof of Work* that runs on your browser, destinated to avoid spam. For this, I use [mCaptcha](https://mcaptcha.org/).
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@ 39cc53c9:27168656
2025-01-24 20:10:32
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/kyc-no-thanks)
Know Your Customer is a regulation that requires companies of all sizes to verify the identity, suitability, and risks involved with maintaining a business relationship with a customer. Such procedures fit within the broader scope of anti-money laundering (AML) and counterterrorism financing (CTF) regulations.
Banks, exchanges, online business, mail providers, domain registrars... Everyone wants to know who you are before you can even opt for their service. Your personal information is flowing around the internet in the hands of "god-knows-who" and secured by "trust-me-bro military-grade encryption". Once your account is linked to your personal (and verified) identity, tracking you is just as easy as keeping logs on all these platforms.
## Rights for Illusions
KYC processes aim to combat terrorist financing, money laundering, and other illicit activities. On the surface, KYC seems like a commendable initiative. I mean, who wouldn't want to halt terrorists and criminals in their tracks?
The logic behind KYC is: "If we mandate every financial service provider to identify their users, it becomes easier to pinpoint and apprehend the malicious actors."
However, terrorists and criminals are not precisely lining up to be identified. They're crafty. They may adopt false identities or find alternative strategies to continue their operations. Far from being outwitted, many times they're several steps ahead of regulations. Realistically, KYC might deter a small fraction – let's say about 1% [^1] – of these malefactors. Yet, the cost? All of us are saddled with the inconvenient process of identification just to use a service.
Under the rhetoric of "ensuring our safety", governments and institutions enact regulations that seem more out of a dystopian novel, gradually taking away our right to privacy.
To illustrate, consider a city where the mayor has rolled out facial recognition cameras in every nook and cranny. A band of criminals, intent on robbing a local store, rolls in with a stolen car, their faces obscured by masks and their bodies cloaked in all-black clothes. Once they've committed the crime and exited the city's boundaries, they switch vehicles and clothes out of the cameras' watchful eyes. The high-tech surveillance? It didn’t manage to identify or trace them. Yet, for every law-abiding citizen who merely wants to drive through the city or do some shopping, their movements and identities are constantly logged. The irony? This invasive tracking impacts all of us, just to catch the 1% [^1] of less-than-careful criminals.
## KYC? Not you.
> KYC creates barriers to participation in normal economic activity, to supposedly stop criminals. [^2]
KYC puts barriers between many users and businesses. One of these comes from the fact that the process often requires multiple forms of identification, proof of address, and sometimes even financial records. For individuals in areas with poor record-keeping, non-recognized legal documents, or those who are unbanked, homeless or transient, obtaining these documents can be challenging, if not impossible.
For people who are not skilled with technology or just don't have access to it, there's also a barrier since KYC procedures are mostly online, leaving them inadvertently excluded.
Another barrier goes for the casual or one-time user, where they might not see the value in undergoing a rigorous KYC process, and these requirements can deter them from using the service altogether.
It also wipes some businesses out of the equation, since for smaller businesses, the costs associated with complying with KYC norms—from the actual process of gathering and submitting documents to potential delays in operations—can be prohibitive in economical and/or technical terms.
## You're not welcome
Imagine a swanky new club in town with a strict "members only" sign. You hear the music, you see the lights, and you want in. You step up, ready to join, but suddenly there's a long list of criteria you must meet. After some time, you are finally checking all the boxes. But then the club rejects your membership with no clear reason why. You just weren't accepted. Frustrating, right?
This club scenario isn't too different from the fact that KYC is being used by many businesses as a convenient gatekeeping tool. A perfect excuse based on a "legal" procedure they are obliged to.
Even some exchanges may randomly use this to freeze and block funds from users, claiming these were "flagged" by a cryptic system that inspects the transactions. You are left hostage to their arbitrary decision to let you successfully pass the KYC procedure. If you choose to sidestep their invasive process, they might just hold onto your funds indefinitely.
## Your identity has been stolen
KYC data has been found to be for sale on many dark net markets[^3]. Exchanges may have leaks or hacks, and such leaks contain **very** sensitive data. We're talking about the full monty: passport or ID scans, proof of address, and even those awkward selfies where you're holding up your ID next to your face. All this data is being left to the mercy of the (mostly) "trust-me-bro" security systems of such companies. Quite scary, isn't it?
As cheap as $10 for 100 documents, with discounts applying for those who buy in bulk, the personal identities of innocent users who passed KYC procedures are for sale. [^3]
In short, if you have ever passed the KYC/AML process of a crypto exchange, your privacy is at risk of being compromised, or it might even have already been compromised.
## (they) Know Your Coins
You may already know that **Bitcoin and most cryptocurrencies have a transparent public blockchain**, meaning that all data is shown unencrypted for everyone to see and recorded **forever**. If you link an address you own to your identity through KYC, for example, by sending an amount from a KYC exchange to it, your Bitcoin is no longer pseudonymous and can then be traced.
If, for instance, you send Bitcoin from such an identified address to another KYC'ed address (say, from a friend), everyone having access to that address-identity link information (exchanges, governments, hackers, etc.) will be able to associate that transaction and know who you are transacting with.
## Conclusions
To sum up, **KYC does not protect individuals**; rather, it's a threat to our privacy, freedom, security and integrity. Sensible information flowing through the internet is thrown into chaos by dubious security measures. It puts borders between many potential customers and businesses, and it helps governments and companies track innocent users. That's the chaos KYC has stirred.
The criminals are using stolen identities from companies that gathered them thanks to these very same regulations that were supposed to combat them. Criminals always know how to circumvent such regulations. In the end, normal people are the most affected by these policies.
The threat that KYC poses to individuals in terms of privacy, security and freedom is not to be neglected. And if we don’t start challenging these systems and questioning their efficacy, we are just one step closer to the dystopian future that is now foreseeable.
> Edited 20/03/2024
> * Add reference to the 1% statement on [Rights for Illusions](#rights-for-illusions) section to an article where Chainalysis found that only 0.34% of the transaction volume with cryptocurrencies in 2023 was attributable to criminal activity [^1]
[^1]: https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/2024-crypto-crime-report-introduction/
[^2]: https://old.reddit.com/r/BitcoinBeginners/comments/k2bve1/is_kyc_bad_if_so_why/gdtc8kz
[^3]: https://www.ccn.com/hacked-customer-data-from-world-leading-cryptocurrency-exchanges-for-sale-on-the-dark-web/
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@ 39cc53c9:27168656
2025-01-24 20:10:29
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/website-updates)
Over the past few months, I've dedicated my time to a complete rewrite of the kycnot.me website. The technology stack remains unchanged; Golang paired with TailwindCSS. However, I've made some design choices in this iteration that I believe significantly enhance the site. Particularly to backend code.
## UI Improvements
You'll notice a refreshed UI that retains the original concept but has some notable enhancements. The service list view is now more visually engaging, it displays additional information in a more aesthetically pleasing manner. Both filtering and searching functionalities have been optimized for speed and user experience.
Service pages have been also redesigned to highlight key information at the top, with the KYC Level box always accessible. The display of service attributes is now more visually intuitive.
The request form, especially the Captcha, has undergone substantial improvements. The new self-made Captcha is robust, addressing the reliability issues encountered with the previous version.
## Terms of Service Summarizer
A significant upgrade is the Terms of Service summarizer/reviewer, now powered by AI (GPT-4-turbo). It efficiently condenses each service's ToS, extracting and presenting critical points, including any warnings. Summaries are updated monthly, processing over 40 ToS pages via the OpenAI API using a self-crafted and thoroughly tested prompt.
## Nostr Comments
I've integrated a comment section for each service using [Nostr](https://usenostr.org). For guidance on using this feature, visit the [dedicated how-to page](https://kycnot.me/nostr).
## Database
The backend database has transitioned to [pocketbase](https://pocketbase.io), an open-source Golang backend that has been a pleasure to work with. I maintain an updated fork of the Golang SDK for pocketbase at [pluja/pocketbase](https://github.com/pluja/pocketbase).
## Scoring
The scoring algorithm has also been refined to be more fair. Despite I had considered its removal due to the complexity it adds (it is very difficult to design a fair scoring system), some users highlighted its value, so I kept it. The updated algorithm is available [open source](https://codeberg.org/pluja/kycnot.me).
## Listings
Each listing has been re-evaluated, and the ones that were no longer operational were removed. New additions are included, and the backlog of pending services will be addressed progressively, since I still have access to the old database.
## API
The API now offers more comprehensive data. For more details, [check here](https://kycnot.me/about#api).
## About Page
The About page has been restructured for brevity and clarity.
## Other Changes
Extensive changes have been implemented in the server-side logic, since the whole code base was re-written from the ground up. I may discuss these in a future post, but for now, I consider the current version to be just a bit beyond beta, and additional updates are planned in the coming weeks.
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@ 9e69e420:d12360c2
2025-01-23 15:09:56
President Trump has ordered thousands of additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of an effort to address immigration and security issues. This directive builds on his initial commitment to increase military presence along the border.
Currently, around 2,200 active-duty personnel and approximately 4,500 National Guardsmen are stationed there. The new deployment aims to enhance the capabilities of Joint Task Force-North, allowing troops to assist in operations and provide intelligence support.
Details on specific units remain unclear. The situation is still developing, with updates expected.
[Sauce](https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-president-trump-orders-thousands-of-troops-to-the-us-border-with-mexico)
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@ 6be5cc06:5259daf0
2025-01-21 20:58:37
A seguir, veja como instalar e configurar o **Privoxy** no **Pop!_OS**.
---
### **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.
---
### **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.
---
### **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.
---
### **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**.
---
### **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.
---
### **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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@ 39cc53c9:27168656
2025-01-24 20:10:19
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/monero-history)
Bitcoin enthusiasts frequently and correctly remark how much value it adds to Bitcoin not to have a face, a leader, or a central authority behind it. This particularity means there isn't a single person to exert control over, or a single human point of failure who could become corrupt or harmful to the project.
Because of this, it is said that no other coin can be equally valuable as Bitcoin in terms of decentralization and trustworthiness. Bitcoin is unique not just for being first, but also because of how the events behind its inception developed. This implies that, from Bitcoin onwards, any coin created would have been created by someone, consequently having an authority behind it. For this and some other reasons, some people refer to Bitcoin as "[The Immaculate Conception](https://yewtu.be/watch?v=FXvQcuIb5rU)".
While other coins may have their own unique features and advantages, they may not be able to replicate Bitcoin's community-driven nature. However, one other cryptocurrency shares a similar story of mystery behind its creation: **Monero**.
## History of Monero
### Bytecoin and CryptoNote
In March 2014, a Bitcointalk thread titled "*Bytecoin. Secure, private, untraceable since 2012*" was initiated by a user under the nickname "**DStrange**"[^1^]. DStrange presented Bytecoin (BCN) as a unique cryptocurrency, in operation since July 2012. Unlike Bitcoin, it employed a new algorithm known as CryptoNote.
DStrange apparently stumbled upon the Bytecoin website by chance while mining a dying bitcoin fork, and decided to create a thread on Bitcointalk[^1^]. This sparked curiosity among some users, who wondered how could Bytecoin remain unnoticed since its alleged launch in 2012 until then[^2^] [^3^].
Some time after, a user brought up the "CryptoNote v2.0" whitepaper for the first time, underlining its innovative features[^4^]. Authored by the pseudonymous **Nicolas van Saberhagen** in October 2013, the CryptoNote v2 whitepaper[^5^] highlighted the traceability and privacy problems in Bitcoin. Saberhagen argued that these flaws could not be quickly fixed, suggesting it would be more efficient to start a new project rather than trying to patch the original[^5^], an statement simmilar to the one from Satoshi Nakamoto[^6^].
Checking with Saberhagen's digital signature, the release date of the whitepaper seemed correct, which would mean that Cryptonote (v1) was created in 2012[^7^] [^8^], although there's an important detail: *"Signing time is from the clock on the signer's computer"* [^9^].
Moreover, the whitepaper v1 contains a footnote link to a Bitcointalk post dated May 5, 2013[^10^], making it impossible for the whitepaper to have been signed and released on December 12, 2012.
As the narrative developed, users discovered that a significant **80% portion of Bytecoin had been pre-mined**[^11^] and blockchain dates seemed to be faked to make it look like it had been operating since 2012, leading to controversy surrounding the project.
The origins of CryptoNote and Bytecoin remain mysterious, leaving suspicions of a possible scam attempt, although the whitepaper had a good amount of work and thought on it.
### The fork
In April 2014, the Bitcointalk user **`thankful_for_today`**, who had also participated in the Bytecoin thread[^12^], announced plans to launch a Bytecoin fork named **Bitmonero**[^13^] [^14^].
The primary motivation behind this fork was *"Because there is a number of technical and marketing issues I wanted to do differently. And also because I like ideas and technology and I want it to succeed"*[^14^]. This time Bitmonero did things different from Bytecoin: there was no premine or instamine, and no portion of the block reward went to development.
However, thankful_for_today proposed controversial changes that the community disagreed with. **Johnny Mnemonic** relates the events surrounding Bitmonero and thankful_for_today in a Bitcointalk comment[^15^]:
> When thankful_for_today launched BitMonero [...] he ignored everything that was discussed and just did what he wanted. The block reward was considerably steeper than what everyone was expecting. He also moved forward with 1-minute block times despite everyone's concerns about the increase of orphan blocks. He also didn't address the tail emission concern that should've (in my opinion) been in the code at launch time. Basically, he messed everything up. *Then, he disappeared*.
After disappearing for a while, thankful_for_today returned to find that the community had taken over the project. Johnny Mnemonic continues:
> I, and others, started working on new forks that were closer to what everyone else was hoping for. [...] it was decided that the BitMonero project should just be taken over. There were like 9 or 10 interested parties at the time if my memory is correct. We voted on IRC to drop the "bit" from BitMonero and move forward with the project. Thankful_for_today suddenly resurfaced, and wasn't happy to learn the community had assumed control of the coin. He attempted to maintain his own fork (still calling it "BitMonero") for a while, but that quickly fell into obscurity.
The unfolding of these events show us the roots of Monero. Much like Satoshi Nakamoto, the creators behind CryptoNote/Bytecoin and thankful_for_today remain a mystery[^17^] [^18^], having disappeared without a trace. This enigma only adds to Monero's value.
Since community took over development, believing in the project's potential and its ability to be guided in a better direction, Monero was given one of Bitcoin's most important qualities: **a leaderless nature**. With no single face or entity directing its path, Monero is safe from potential corruption or harm from a "central authority".
The community continued developing Monero until today. Since then, Monero has undergone a lot of technological improvements, migrations and achievements such as [RingCT](https://www.getmonero.org/resources/moneropedia/ringCT.html) and [RandomX](https://github.com/tevador/randomx). It also has developed its own [Community Crowdfundinc System](https://ccs.getmonero.org/), conferences such as [MoneroKon](https://monerokon.org/) and [Monerotopia](https://monerotopia.com/) are taking place every year, and has a very active [community](https://www.getmonero.org/community/hangouts/) around it.
> Monero continues to develop with goals of privacy and security first, ease of use and efficiency second. [^16^]
This stands as a testament to the power of a dedicated community operating without a central figure of authority. This decentralized approach aligns with the original ethos of cryptocurrency, making Monero a prime example of community-driven innovation. For this, I thank all the people involved in Monero, that lead it to where it is today.
*If you find any information that seems incorrect, unclear or any missing important events, please [contact me](https://kycnot.me/about#contact) and I will make the necessary changes.*
### Sources of interest
* https://forum.getmonero.org/20/general-discussion/211/history-of-monero
* https://monero.stackexchange.com/questions/852/what-is-the-origin-of-monero-and-its-relationship-to-bytecoin
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monero
* https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=583449.0
* https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=563821.0
* https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=233561
* https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.0
* https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=740112.0
* https://monero.stackexchange.com/a/1024
* https://inspec2t-project.eu/cryptocurrency-with-a-focus-on-anonymity-these-facts-are-known-about-monero/
* https://medium.com/coin-story/coin-perspective-13-riccardo-spagni-69ef82907bd1
* https://www.getmonero.org/resources/about/
* https://www.wired.com/2017/01/monero-drug-dealers-cryptocurrency-choice-fire/
* https://www.monero.how/why-monero-vs-bitcoin
* https://old.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/u8e5yr/satoshi_nakamoto_talked_about_privacy_features/
[^1^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.0
[^2^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg5901770#msg5901770
[^3^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg5950051#msg5950051
[^4^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg5953783#msg5953783
[^5^]: https://bytecoin.org/old/whitepaper.pdf
[^6^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=770.msg8637#msg8637
[^7^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg7039536#msg7039536
[^8^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg7039689#msg7039689
[^9^]: https://i.stack.imgur.com/qtJ43.png
[^10^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=740112
[^11^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg6265128#msg6265128
[^12^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg5711328#msg5711328
[^13^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg6146717#msg6146717
[^14^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=563821.0
[^15^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=583449.msg10731078#msg10731078
[^16^]: https://www.getmonero.org/resources/about/
[^17^]: https://old.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/lz2e5v/going_deep_in_the_cryptonote_rabbit_hole_who_was/
[^18^]: https://old.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/oxpimb/is_there_any_evidence_that_thankful_for_today/
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@ 9c9e774c:491c6c5b
2025-01-24 15:35:11
In today's competitive legal landscape, establishing a strong, trusted reputation is essential for any legal professional or firm. This includes experts such as engineering expert witnesses, as well as law firms themselves. Brand reputation management (BRM) plays a crucial role in shaping how these professionals are perceived by clients, peers, and the public at large. Here’s how both expert witnesses and law firms can effectively use brand reputation management and email marketing to boost their visibility, trustworthiness, and ultimately their success.
## Brand Reputation Management for Engineering Expert Witnesses
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Showcasing Expertise: Engineering expert witnesses can use content marketing, such as articles, case studies, or whitepapers, to showcase their in-depth knowledge. By writing about real-world applications of engineering principles in legal cases or discussing trends in the industry, they can position themselves as trusted thought leaders in their field.
Online Reviews and Testimonials: Potential clients—lawyers, law firms, or even direct clients—often rely on the experiences of others to gauge the credibility of an expert witness. Encouraging satisfied clients to leave positive reviews on professional networks like LinkedIn, Google, or specific legal platforms can enhance an expert’s online presence.
Public Speaking and Thought Leadership: Engineering experts can enhance their reputation by speaking at industry conferences or offering insights through webinars. These activities not only allow them to showcase their expertise but also increase their visibility among lawyers who may be seeking an expert witness.
Managing Negative Press: In any profession, negative feedback or a challenging case outcome is inevitable. However, effective reputation management involves addressing criticism professionally and transparently. Engineering experts can use their website or social media platforms to provide clarifications, correct inaccuracies, or demonstrate how they have learned and evolved from particular experiences.
## Brand Reputation Management for Law Firms
For law firms, brand reputation management extends beyond individual cases and expert witnesses. It encompasses the firm’s overall image, which can influence the perception of both current clients and potential clients.
Client Testimonials and Case Results: Positive feedback from clients can significantly enhance a law firm's reputation. Gathering testimonials or showcasing successful case outcomes (while adhering to legal ethical standards) on the firm’s website or social media can help build credibility and attract new clients.
Active Social Media Presence: Law firms should be active on professional platforms such as LinkedIn, as well as on other social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook. Engaging content, including firm achievements, community involvement, and legal insights, helps to humanize the firm and build a connection with potential clients. Regular posts, along with interactions with followers, demonstrate transparency and accessibility.
Thought Leadership and Content Creation: Publishing blog posts, articles, and industry insights is a great way for law firms to stay at the forefront of the legal community. Sharing knowledge on current legal topics, trends, or emerging areas of law helps establish the firm as a credible source of information and positions attorneys as experts in their fields.
Crisis Management: Sometimes, a firm’s reputation may come under fire due to a high-profile case or a client’s negative experience. Effective brand reputation management involves a well-thought-out crisis communication strategy. Being responsive, addressing concerns publicly, and taking corrective actions when necessary is key to maintaining trust.
## How Law Firms Can Use Email Marketing for Brand Building
[Email marketing for law firms](https://www.blueoceanglobaltech.com/blog/importance-of-email-marketing-for-law-firms/) is a powerful tool to keep their brand top-of-mind with clients, leads, and the broader legal community. Here’s how email marketing can fit into a law firm’s reputation management strategy:
Nurturing Leads and Building Relationships: Email newsletters allow law firms to stay connected with leads over time. By offering valuable legal insights, case updates, or industry news, law firms can nurture relationships and remain the go-to resource for potential clients. Educational emails help foster trust and demonstrate the firm’s expertise.
Client Retention: After a client has been through a legal process, it’s essential to keep in touch for future needs or referrals. Personalized follow-up emails post-case or periodic newsletters with updates on the firm’s services, achievements, or relevant legal news can remind past clients of the firm’s value.
Client Testimonials and Case Studies: Law firms can strategically use email marketing to share success stories, case studies, or client testimonials. This not only showcases their expertise but also builds social proof, which is crucial for brand reputation. Featuring clients' positive experiences can influence potential clients' decisions when they are looking for legal representation.
Transparency and Communication: Email marketing helps law firms maintain transparent and open lines of communication. Whether sharing updates on legal proceedings, providing educational content, or sending reminders for consultations, emails allow for consistent engagement, which can build trust with clients.
SEO and Lead Generation: Emails that contain valuable content and include strong calls to action (CTAs) can drive traffic to the firm’s website, potentially converting leads into clients. Offering downloadable guides, legal checklists, or consultation discounts in email campaigns can incentivize recipients to take action.
Segmented Email Lists: A well-segmented email list is key to delivering the right message to the right audience. Law firms can categorize their contacts based on factors such as practice area, client status, or geographical location, enabling them to send highly relevant and personalized communications.
## Conclusion
For both engineering expert witnesses and law firms, managing and cultivating a strong brand reputation is essential to building trust, attracting clients, and standing out in a crowded field. Engineering experts can use brand reputation management strategies like showcasing expertise and handling online reviews to cement their credibility. Law firms, on the other hand, can leverage content creation, client testimonials, and social media presence to boost their brand visibility.
Email marketing plays a pivotal role in keeping clients informed, building relationships, and strengthening a firm’s reputation. When used effectively, email marketing can not only help retain clients but also generate leads, ensuring that law firms stay at the forefront of clients’ minds when legal needs arise.
By embracing these brand reputation management tactics, both individual experts and law firms can ensure sustained success and a robust professional image.
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@ 29af23a9:842ef0c1
2025-01-24 09:28:37
A Indústria Pornográfica se caracteriza pelo investimento pesado de grandes empresários americanos, desde 2014.
Na década de 90, filmes pornográficos eram feitos às coxas. Era basicamente duas pessoas fazendo sexo amador e sendo gravadas. Não tinha roteiro, nem produção, não tinha maquiagem, nada disso. A distribuição era rudimentar, os assinantes tinham que sair de suas casas, ir até a locadora, sofrer todo tipo de constrangimento para assistir a um filme pornô.
No começo dos anos 2000, o serviço de Pay Per View fez o número de vendas de filmes eróticos (filme erótico é bem mais leve) crescer mas nada se compara com os sites de filmes pornográficos por assinatura.
Com o advento dos serviços de Streaming, os sites que vendem filmes por assinatura se estabeleceram no mercado como nunca foi visto na história.
Hoje, os Produtores usam produtos para esticar os vasos sanguíneos do pênis dos atores e dopam as atrizes para que elas aguentem horas de gravação (a Série Black Mirror fez uma crítica a isso no episódio 1 milhão de méritos de forma sutil).
Além de toda a produção em volta das cenas. Que são gravadas em 4K, para focar bem as partes íntimas dos atores. Quadros fechados, iluminação, tudo isso faz essa Indústria ser "Artística" uma vez que tudo ali é falso. Um filme da Produtora Vixen, por exemplo, onde jovens mulheres transam em mansões com seus empresários estimula o esteriótipo da mina padrão que chama seu chefe rico de "daddy" e seduz ele até ele trair a esposa.
Sites como xvídeos, pornHub e outros nada mais são do que sites que salvam filmes dessas produtoras e hospedam as cenas com anúncios e pop-ups. Alguns sites hospedam o filme inteiro "de graça".
Esse tipo de filme estimula qualquer homem heterosexual com menos de 30 anos, que não tem o córtex frontal de seu cérebro totalmente desenvolvido (segundo estudos só é completamente desenvolvido quando o homem chega aos 31 anos).
A arte Pornográfica faz alguns fantasiarem ter relação sexual com uma gostosa americana branquinha, até escraviza-los. Muitos não conseguem sair do vício e preferem a Ficção à sua esposa real. Então pare de se enganar e admita.
A Pornografia faz mal para a saúde mental do homem.
Quem sonha em ter uma transa com Lana Rhodes, deve estar nesse estágio. Trata-se de uma atriz (pornstar) que ganhou muito dinheiro vendendo a ilusão da Arte Pornografica, como a Riley Reid que só gravava para grandes Produtoras. Ambas se arrependeram da carreira artística e agora tentam viver suas vidas como uma mulher comum.
As próprias atrizes se consideram artistas, como Mia Malkova, chegou a dizer que Pornografia é a vida dela, que é "Lindo e Sofisticado."
Mia Malkova inclusive faz questão de dizer que a industria não escravisa mulheres jovens. Trata-se de um negócio onde a mulher assina um contrato com uma produtora e recebe um cachê por isso. Diferente do discurso da Mia Khalifa em entrevista para a BBC, onde diz que as mulheres são exploradas por homens poderosos. Vai ela está confundindo o Conglomerado Vixen com a Rede Globo ou com a empresa do Harvey Weinstein.
Enfim, se você é um homem solteiro entre 18 e 40 anos que já consumiu ou que ainda consome pornografia, sabia que sofrerá consequências. Pois trata-se de "produções artísticas" da indústria audiovisual que altera os níveis de dopamina do seu cérebro, mudando a neuroplasticidade e diminuindo a massa cinzenta, deixando o homem com memória fraca, sem foco e com mente nebulosa.
Por que o Estado não proíbe/criminaliza a Pornografia se ela faz mal? E desde quando o Estado quer o nosso bem?
Existem grandes empresarios que financiam essa indústria ajudando governos a manterem o povo viciado e assim alienado. É um pão e circo, só que muito mais viciante e maléfico. Eu costume dizer aos meus amigos que existem grandes empresários jvdeus que são donos de grandes Produtoras de filmes pornográficos como o Conglomerado Vixen. Então se eles assistem vídeos pirateados de filmes dessas produtoras, eles estão no colo do Judeu.
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@ a012dc82:6458a70d
2025-01-24 02:24:43
In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, bitcoin mining has emerged as a critical yet often misunderstood component. It's a sector where technology, environmental concerns, and economic factors intersect, creating a complex and dynamic landscape. Fred Thiel, the CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, is a leading voice in this space, advocating for a future where bitcoin mining is not only profitable but also sustainable and innovative. His insights offer a roadmap for the industry's evolution, emphasizing the need for decentralization, global expansion, and a deep commitment to environmental responsibility.
**Table Of Content**
- Decentralization and Global Expansion
- Tackling the Challenges Head-On
- Stranded Energy and Clean Tech Innovations
- Heat Harvesting and Strategic Partnerships
- Reshaping the Energy Landscape
- The Economics of Sustainability
- The Digital Age of Green Energy
- Conclusion
- FAQs
**Decentralization and Global Expansion**
The concept of decentralization is foundational to the ethos of bitcoin, and Thiel's approach to mining is no exception. Despite Marathon's status as one of the largest publicly-traded bitcoin mining companies, Thiel is quick to point out that they contribute to less than 5% of the network's total hash rate. This modest share underscores the decentralized nature of the industry and the vast potential for growth and expansion.
Under Thiel's leadership, Marathon is not content with maintaining the status quo. The company is actively seeking to broaden its horizons, exploring opportunities beyond the American landscape. Thiel's vision is global, recognizing the strategic importance of diversifying mining operations to mitigate risks and capitalize on international markets.
The push for global expansion is not just about increasing Marathon's footprint; it's about integrating renewable energy into the core of mining operations. Thiel is a proponent of leveraging the world's natural resources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, to fuel the next generation of bitcoin mining. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also aligns with the growing demand for sustainable practices in all sectors of the economy.
**Tackling the Challenges Head-On**
The journey toward sustainable innovation is fraught with challenges, and the bitcoin mining industry is no exception. Thiel is candid about the obstacles facing miners today, including the fierce competition for bitcoin rewards. As more players enter the field, the fight for a slice of the bitcoin pie becomes increasingly difficult, compressing profit margins and forcing miners to optimize their operations.
The upcoming halving event, a pre-programmed reduction in bitcoin rewards that occurs approximately every four years, adds another layer of complexity to the industry's economic landscape. Thiel predicts that this event will catalyze a significant shift in the industry, leading to the consolidation of mining power among a few dominant global players. Smaller mining operations may find it challenging to compete, potentially pivoting to specialized roles within the ecosystem.
**Stranded Energy and Clean Tech Innovations**
One of the most innovative concepts Thiel discusses is the utilization of "stranded energy" for bitcoin mining. Stranded energy refers to power that is generated but not used, often because it is too remote or too inconsistent to be incorporated into the traditional energy grid. By harnessing this otherwise wasted energy, bitcoin miners can reduce their environmental footprint and turn a potential liability into a valuable asset.
Thiel is particularly interested in the potential for capturing methane emissions from landfills and converting them into energy for mining. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and its capture and use not only mitigate environmental harm but also provide a cost-effective energy source for miners. This symbiotic relationship between waste management and bitcoin mining is a prime example of the innovative thinking that Thiel brings to the table.
The heat generated by mining equipment is another area ripe for innovation. Typically seen as a byproduct to be cooled and dissipated, Thiel envisions this heat being repurposed for agricultural use, such as heating greenhouses, or industrial processes, like drying lumber. These applications could create new revenue streams for miners and contribute to a more circular economy.
**Heat Harvesting and Strategic Partnerships**
The innovative use of excess heat from mining operations is just one example of the creative solutions being explored under Thiel's leadership. He envisions a future where the byproducts of mining contribute to other sectors, creating a more integrated and efficient industrial ecosystem.
Marathon's strategic partnerships are a testament to this vision. In Texas and North Dakota, the company is pioneering the use of wind energy that would otherwise be unutilized due to grid limitations. These initiatives not only bolster Marathon's commitment to sustainability but also demonstrate the potential for renewable energy to power large-scale mining operations.
Thiel also highlights collaborations with landfill owners, aiming to convert methane gas into a power source for mining. These partnerships are a win-win, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while providing a steady energy supply for Marathon's mining activities.
**Reshaping the Energy Landscape**
The strategic partnerships that Thiel fosters are not just about securing energy sources; they are about reimagining the energy landscape itself. By aligning with energy producers and innovators, Marathon is at the forefront of creating a new paradigm where energy production and consumption are balanced in a closed-loop system. This system not only powers the mining operations but also contributes to the stability and sustainability of local energy grids.
Thiel's vision extends to the creation of commodity markets centered around bitcoin mining. He sees a future where energy, particularly renewable energy, is traded with bitcoin mining as a key driver. This could lead to more efficient markets, where energy is not wasted but used as a strategic asset to secure the blockchain network.
**The Economics of Sustainability**
The economics of bitcoin mining are complex and often volatile. Thiel understands that for Marathon to remain competitive, it must not only innovate in terms of technology but also in its business model. The company's focus on sustainability is not just an ethical choice but an economic strategy. By reducing reliance on traditional energy sources and minimizing environmental impact, Marathon is positioning itself to be resilient against regulatory changes and shifts in public sentiment.
Thiel's approach to the economics of sustainability involves a long-term perspective. He is preparing for a future where the cost of energy and the impact of carbon emissions are likely to be significant factors in the profitability of mining operations. By investing in renewable energy and carbon reduction technologies now, Marathon is future-proofing its operations.
**The Digital Age of Green Energy**
As the conversation with Nelson concluded, it became clear that Thiel's vision for bitcoin mining is about more than just securing digital assets; it's about securing a sustainable future. The industry is at a pivotal moment, with the potential to lead the way in green energy utilization and innovation.
Bitcoin mining, in Thiel's view, is not just an industry but a catalyst for change. It has the potential to drive the adoption of renewable energy, to create new markets for stranded energy, and to foster a more sustainable approach to energy consumption worldwide.
**Conclusion**
Fred Thiel's journey in sustainable innovation within bitcoin mining is a testament to the transformative power of visionary leadership. His approach goes beyond the conventional scope of cryptocurrency mining, challenging the industry to rethink its relationship with energy and the environment.
Under Thiel's guidance, Marathon Digital Holdings is not just mining for bitcoin; it's mining for a better future. By embracing decentralization, tackling industry challenges with foresight, innovating with stranded energy, and forming strategic partnerships, Marathon is paving the way for a more sustainable and economically viable mining industry.
**FAQs**
**Who is Fred Thiel?**
Fred Thiel is the CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, one of the largest publicly-traded bitcoin mining companies.
**What is Marathon Digital Holdings' approach to bitcoin mining?**
Marathon emphasizes sustainable and innovative mining practices, focusing on decentralization, global expansion, and renewable energy sources.
**What challenges does bitcoin mining face according to Thiel?**
Thiel notes competition for bitcoin rewards, tightening margins, and the impact of reward halving events as significant challenges.
**How is Marathon Digital Holdings addressing environmental concerns?**
The company is pioneering the use of stranded energy, such as methane from landfills, and harnessing excess heat from mining operations for other industrial uses.
**What are the economic benefits of sustainable mining practices?**
Sustainable practices can lead to reduced operational costs, resilience against regulatory changes, and a positive public perception, which can be economically beneficial.
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@ 0d97beae:c5274a14
2025-01-23 21:05:12
> History is written by the victor.
There is very little we can **know** about our history. We can have written literature and physical evidence, yet it is rarely possible to know the facts of something without having been there at the time. Even in the court of law, testimonies can be falsified, evidence can be misinterpreted, and stories can be spun to provide an alternative account of events.
In a world where history is shaped by perspective and bias, it might seem impossible to ever construct an account of events that is entirely free from distortion; not without a central arbiter who is **entrusted** to preserve the truth. We often rely on records of agreements to help settle disputes; however, as the degree of risk increases - such as when purchasing a house, for example - we need to involve licensed third parties who can be trusted to keep and preserve a historical record of our agreements, ensuring that penalties can be enforced if either party breaks the terms therein.
Of course, these agreements are often still vague enough to allow for re-interpretation, and, with enough corruption, nothing prevents the very institutions that were supposed to protect the sanctity of the agreement from altering the records. Fortunately, the system has worked well and has served its purpose truthfully most of the time.
## Relating back to Bitcoin
Bitcoin is able to do something remarkable: it can create a historical record of events that cannot be altered or revised in any way. However, it does not solve the problem of people and institutions re-interpreting records or choosing not to apply enforcement; this technology cannot be used to replace any and everything, it has a very specific use case. Bitcoin is designed to capture transaction records and enforce the criteria that they must meet before accepting them. They enforce that they do not inflate the supply of bitcoin units, and that they have included all of the necessary information required to be fully verifiable.
As well as enforcing transaction rules strictly, Bitcoin uses a process to fossilise these records into history through two core technical innovations: "proof of work" and "difficulty adjustment". Proof of work introduces the cost of energy, while difficulty adjustment enforces the cost of time. Together, Bitcoin effectively uses time and energy to ensure that history can never be rewritten.
To break it down a bit more, people can still create alternative chains of events, but each candidate must include the relevant time and energy data to make comparisons possible. Additionally, the "proof of work" technology ensures that the energy data is impossible to fabricate. The chain that has clearly spent the most time and energy will stand out immediately, meaning the chain produced by the largest global community will always emerge as the victor, without the need for inconclusive debates or corruptible authority figures to make the call.
> The magic lies in how data produced by Bitcoin is <u>**fully self verifiable**</u>.
> It is not just the transaction data that can be verified, it is the complete historical order of events that were observed and fossilised in real-time through a fair and neutral, yet irreversible process.
## Why we run Bitcoin nodes
Bitcoin does not run by itself. Beyond needing users to create and submit transactions, it also requires people to provide energy for its proof of work, and it requires people to participate by collecting, verifying, and storing the information in as many places as possible, all around the world.
If Bitcoin had an Achilles' heel, it would be the loss of its recorded data. If the data were lost, then there would be nothing to stop an alternative set of records from taking its place and rewriting history. By running a node, we ensure that there are plentiful copies of this data.
From a self-serving perspective, running a Bitcoin node ensures that we are always able to access first-hand data about the state of Bitcoin and our wallets. If we rely on third parties to inform us of this information, we introduce a layer of risk and place our trust in someone else. If that trust is abused, we could be fooled into believing we have received bitcoin when in fact this was not the case. While a Bitcoin node does collect its data from online sources, since it collects data from multiple sources and it is able to validate and identify any discrepant data, it is more likely to provide you with the latest and most accurate information available.
We also help in situations where connectivity is limited, such as the time when Australia was cut off from the world wide internet for some time. In this case, users in Australia were inconvenienced for some time:
1. With limited connectivity, miners in Australia could not share their work quickly enough to compete effectively with the greater global network.
2. Users might see their transactions remain unconfirmed for longer periods of time.
3. Users may even see their transactions transition from confirmed to unconfirmed as nodes struggle to keep up with the chain of events being agreed upon by the greater network.
By operating a node in Australia, you were helping to link and share data in real-time with the rest of the network, and if you had a connection to the greater network, you would be helping to bridge the connection.
Once the internet was restored, your node would help to keep track of all the unconfirmed transactions in your country and share them with the greater global network so that they can be processed.
> It should be noted that Bitcoin network does not need any sort of manual intervention to come to a shared agreement about the legitimate chain of events and continue operating as normal.
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@ 28c2bb35:3f3a2a16
2025-01-23 20:15:56
Kia ora ra!
I thought I'd look into the claim made by Tim Ferriss and see if these sentence patterns are able to give a brief overview of te reo and it's structure.
I initially struggled to stick with a single sentence as it didn't accurately reflect how the reo is actually spoken so I have included what I feel are the most "normal" sounding structures that one will probably encounter.
Here is the full list:
##### 1. The apple is red.
E whero te tae o te aporo / E whero te aporo.
He whero te tae o te aporo / He whero te aporo.
Ko te aporo e whero nei te tae / Ko te aporo e whero nei tona tae.
E whero ana te tae o te aporo.
He aporo whero / Ko te aporo whero.
##### 2. It is John's apple.
Ma John te aporo / Na John te aporo.
He aporo ma John / He aporo na aporo.
Ko te aporo a John / Ko ta John aporo.
##### 3. I give John the apple.
Mahaku te aporo e hoatu ma John.
E hoatu ana te aporo ki a John.
Ko te aporo e hoatu nei e au ki a John.
E hoatu ana mahana.
##### 4. We give him the apple.
Ma ma[ua/tou] te aporo e hoatu ma John.
E hoatu ana te aporo ki a John.
Ko te aporo e hoatu nei e ma[ua/tou] ki a John.
E hoatu ana mahana.
##### 5. He gives it to John.
Mahana e hoatu ma John / Nahana i hoatu ma John.
E hoatu ana ki a John.
E hoatu ana mahana.
##### 6. She gives it to him.
Mahana e hoatu mahana / Nahana i hoatu mahana.
Mahana e hoatu / Nahana i hoatu.
E hoatu ana ki a ia.
E hoatu ana mahana.
##### 7. Is the apple red?
E whero te tae o te aporo? / E whero te aporo?
He whero te tae o te aporo?/ He whero te aporo?
Ko te aporo e whero nei te tae? / Ko te aporo e whero nei tona tae?
E whero ana te tae o te aporo?
He aporo whero? / Ko te aporo whero?
##### 8. The apples are red.
E whero te tae o nga aporo / E whero nga aporo.
He whero te tae o nga aporo / He whero nga aporo.
Ko nga aporo e whero nei te tae / Ko nga aporo e whero nei ona tae.
E whero ana te tae o nga aporo.
He aporo whero / Ko nga aporo whero.
##### 9. I must give it to him.
Hoatu e au te mea ki a ia.
Hoatu e au mahana.
Mahaku e hoatu mahana.
Me hoatu ki a ia.
E hoatu ai mahana.
##### 10. I want to give it to her.
Mahaku noa e hoatu.
Waiho mahaku e hoatu.
11. I'm going to know tomorrow.
Apopo ka mohio ai / Aoake te ra ka mohio ai.
Ka mohio au apopo / Ka mohio au a aoake te ra.
##### 12. I can't eat the apple.
Ehara i te mea mahaku te aporo te kai.
##### 13. I have eaten the apple.
Kua kai ke au i te aporo.
Kua pau te aporo te kai i au.
Nahaku te aporo i kai.
Ko te aporo nahaku nei i kai ai.
He mea kai e au te aporo.
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@ f4db5270:3c74e0d0
2025-01-23 18:09:14
Hi Art lover! 🎨🫂💜
You may not know it yet but all of the following paintings are available in #Bitcoin on my website: https://isolabell.art/#shop
For info and prices write to me in DM and we will find a good deal! 🤝
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
40x50cm, Oil on canvas
Completed January 23, 2025
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SUN OF JANUARY
40x50cm, Oil on canvas
Completed January 14, 2025
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THE BLUE HOUR
40x50cm, Oil on canvas
Completed December 14, 2024
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LIKE A FRAGMENT OF ETERNITY
50x40cm, Oil on canvas
Completed December 01, 2024
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WHERE WINTER WHISPERS
50x40cm, Oil on canvas
Completed November 07, 2024
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L'ATTESA DI UN MOMENTO
40x40cm, Oil on canvas
Completed October 29, 2024
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LE COSE CHE PENSANO
40x50cm, Oil on paper
Completed October 05, 2024
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TWILIGHT'S RIVER
50x40cm, Oil on canvas
Completed September 17, 2024
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GOLD ON THE OCEAN
40x50cm, Oil on paper
Completed September 08, 2024
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SUSSURRI DI CIELO E MARE
50x40cm, Oil on paper
Completed September 05, 2024
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THE END OF A WONDERFUL WEEKEND
40x30cm, Oil on board
Completed August 12, 2024
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FIAMME NEL CIELO
60x35cm, Oil on board
Completed July 28, 2024
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INIZIO D'ESTATE
50x40cm, Oil on cradled wood panel
Completed July 13, 2024
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OMBRE DELLA SERA
50x40cm, Oil on cradled wood panel
Completed June 16, 2024
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NEW ZEALAND SUNSET
80x60cm, Oil on canvas board
Completed May 28, 2024
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VENICE
50x40cm, Oil on board
Completed May 4, 2024
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CORNWALL
50x40cm, Oil on board
Completed April 26, 2024
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DOCKS ON SUNSET
40x19,5cm, Oil on board
Completed March 14, 2024
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SOLITUDE
30x30cm, Oil on cradled wood panel
Completed March 2, 2024
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LULLING WAVES
40x30cm, Oil on cradled wood panel
Completed January 14, 2024
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MULATTIERA IN AUTUNNO
30x30cm, Oil on cradled wood panel
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TRAMONTO A KOS
40x40cm, oil on board canvas
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HIDDEN SMILE
40x40cm, oil on board
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INIZIO D'AUTUNNO
40x40cm, oil on canvas
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BOE NEL LAGO
30x30cm, oil on canvas board
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BARCHE A RIPOSO
40x40cm, oil on canvas board
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IL RISVEGLIO
30x40cm, oil on canvas board
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LA QUIETE PRIMA DELLA TEMPESTA
30x40cm, oil on canvas board
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LAMPIONE SUL LAGO
30x30cm, oil on canvas board
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DUE NELLA NEVE
60x25cm, oil on board
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UNA CAREZZA
30x30cm, oil on canvas board
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REBEL WAVES
44x32cm, oil on canvas board
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THE SCREAMING WAVE
40x30cm, oil on canvas board
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"LA DONZELLETTA VIEN DALLA CAMPAGNA..."
30x40cm, oil on canvas board
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LIGHTHOUSE ON WHITE CLIFF
30x40cm, oil on canvas board
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-21 20:40:22
In a world drowning in Monopoly money, where people celebrate government-mandated inflation as "economic growth," it takes a special kind of clarity—nay, cynicism—to rise above the fiat circus. This is your guide to shedding your fiat f**ks and embracing the serene chaos of sound money, all while laughing at the absurdity of a world gone fiat-mad.
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1. Don’t Feed the Clowns
You know the clowns I’m talking about: central bankers in their tailored suits and smug smirks, wielding "tools" like interest rates and quantitative easing. Their tools are as real as a magician's wand, conjuring trillions of dollars out of thin air to keep their Ponzi economy afloat.
Rule #1: Don’t engage. If a clown offers you a hot take about the "strength of the dollar," smile, nod, and silently wonder how many cups of coffee their paycheck buys this month. Spoiler: fewer than last month.
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2. Turn Off the Fiat News
Do you really need another breathless headline about the next trillion-dollar deficit? Or the latest clickbait on why you should care about the stock market's emotional rollercoaster? Mainstream media exists to distract you, to keep you tethered to their illusion of importance.
Turn it off. Replace it with something sound, like the Bitcoin whitepaper. Or Nietzsche. At least Nietzsche knew we were doomed.
---
3. Mock Their Inflationary Gospel
Fiat apologists will tell you that inflation is "necessary" and that 2% a year is a "healthy target." Sure, because a little robbery every year keeps society functioning, right? Ask them this: "If 2% is healthy, why not 20%? Why not 200%? Why not Venezuela?"
Fiat logic is like a bad acid trip: entertaining at first, but it quickly spirals into existential horror.
---
4. Celebrate the Fiat Freakshow
Sometimes, the best way to resist the fiat clown show is to revel in its absurdity. Watch politicians print money like teenagers running up a credit card bill at Hot Topic, then watch the economists applaud it as "stimulus." It’s performance art, really. Andy Warhol could never.
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5. Build in the Chaos
While the fiat world burns, Bitcoiners build. This is the ultimate "not giving a fiat f**k" move: creating a parallel economy, one satoshi at a time. Run your Lightning node, stack sats, and laugh as the fiat circus consumes itself in a flaming pile of its own debt.
Let them argue about who gets to rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic. You’re busy designing lifeboats.
---
6. Adopt a Fiat-Free Lifestyle
Fiat-free living means minimizing your entanglement with their clown currency. Buy meat, not ETFs. Trade skills, not IOUs. Tip your barber in Bitcoin and ask if your landlord accepts Lightning. If they say no, chuckle and say, “You’ll learn soon enough.”
Every satoshi spent in the real economy is a slap in the face to the fiat overlords.
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7. Find the Humor in Collapse
Here’s the thing: the fiat system is unsustainable. You know it, I know it, even the clowns know it. The whole charade is destined to collapse under its own weight. When it does, find solace in the absurdity of it all.
Imagine the central bankers explaining hyperinflation to the public: "Turns out we can't print infinity after all." Pure comedy gold.
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8. Stay Ruthlessly Optimistic
Despite the doom and gloom, there’s hope. Bitcoin is hope. It’s the lifeboat for humanity, the cheat code to escape the fiat matrix. Cynicism doesn’t mean nihilism; it means seeing the rot for what it is and choosing to build something better.
So, don’t just reject the fiat clown show—replace it. Create a world where money is sound, transactions are sovereign, and wealth is measured in energy, not debt.
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Final Thought: Burn the Tent Down
Aldous Huxley once envisioned a dystopia where people are so distracted by their own hedonistic consumption that they don’t realize they’re enslaved. Sound familiar? The fiat clown show is Brave New World on steroids, a spectacle designed to keep you pacified while your wealth evaporates.
But here’s the punchline: they can only enslave you if you care. By rejecting their system, you strip them of their power. So let them juggle their debts, inflate their bubbles, and print their trillions. You’ve got Bitcoin, and Bitcoin doesn’t give a fiat f**k.
Welcome to the satirical resistance. Now go stack some sats.
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@ 9e69e420:d12360c2
2025-01-21 19:31:48
Oregano oil is a potent natural compound that offers numerous scientifically-supported health benefits.
## Active Compounds
The oil's therapeutic properties stem from its key bioactive components:
- Carvacrol and thymol (primary active compounds)
- Polyphenols and other antioxidant
## Antimicrobial Properties
**Bacterial Protection**
The oil demonstrates powerful antibacterial effects, even against antibiotic-resistant strains like MRSA and other harmful bacteria. Studies show it effectively inactivates various pathogenic bacteria without developing resistance.
**Antifungal Effects**
It effectively combats fungal infections, particularly Candida-related conditions like oral thrush, athlete's foot, and nail infections.
## Digestive Health Benefits
Oregano oil supports digestive wellness by:
- Promoting gastric juice secretion and enzyme production
- Helping treat Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Managing digestive discomfort, bloating, and IBS symptoms
## Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects
The oil provides significant protective benefits through:
- Powerful antioxidant activity that fights free radicals
- Reduction of inflammatory markers in the body
- Protection against oxidative stress-related conditions
## Respiratory Support
It aids respiratory health by:
- Loosening mucus and phlegm
- Suppressing coughs and throat irritation
- Supporting overall respiratory tract function
## Additional Benefits
**Skin Health**
- Improves conditions like psoriasis, acne, and eczema
- Supports wound healing through antibacterial action
- Provides anti-aging benefits through antioxidant properties
**Cardiovascular Health**
Studies show oregano oil may help:
- Reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
- Support overall heart health
**Pain Management**
The oil demonstrates effectiveness in:
- Reducing inflammation-related pain
- Managing muscle discomfort
- Providing topical pain relief
## Safety Note
While oregano oil is generally safe, it's highly concentrated and should be properly diluted before use Consult a healthcare provider before starting supplementation, especially if taking other medications.
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 18:30:13
~ > Available at: [https://minibolt.info](https://minibolt.info)
---
~> It builds on a personal computer with **x86/amd64** architecture processors.
~> It is based on the popular [RaspiBolt v3](https://raspibolt.org) guide.
---
**Those are some of the most relevant changes:**
* Changed OS from Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bits) to ***Ubuntu Server LTS*** (Long term support) 64-bit PC (AMD64).
* Changed binaries and signatures of the programs to adapt them to ***x86/amd64 architecture***.
* Deleted unnecessary tools and steps, and added others according to this case of use.
* Some useful authentication logs and monitoring commands were added in the security section.
* Added some interesting parameters in the settings of some services to activate and take advantage of new features.
* Changed I2P, Fulcrum, and ThunderHub guides, to be part of the core guide.
* Added exclusive optimization section of services for slow devices.
---
~ > Complete release notes of the MiniBolt v1: [https://github.com/twofaktor/minibolt/releases/tag/1.0](https://github.com/twofaktor/minibolt/releases/tag/1.0).
~ > Feel free to contribute to the [source code on GitHub](https://github.com/minibolt-guide/minibolt) by opening [issues](https://github.com/minibolt-guide/minibolt/issues), [pull requests](https://github.com/minibolt-guide/minibolt/pulls) or [discussions](https://github.com/orgs/minibolt-guide/discussions).
---
Created by [⚡2 FakTor⚡](nostr:npub1k9luehc8hg3c0upckdzzvusv66x3zt0eyw7290kclrpsndepz92sfcpp63)
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 18:22:51
😱 Did you recently find this signature verification error when you tried to update your MiniBolt repositories with -> `sudo apt update`? 💥🚨👇
🔧 Don't worry, that's because Tor renewed its signing key since it expired last 07/15, just renew your keyring by following the next steps to solve this problem:
~ > [CLICK HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/system/system/privacy#tor-signature-verification-error) < ~
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Enjoy it MiniBolter!💙
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 18:10:10
**Link to the bonus guide** ~ > [HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/bitcoin/minibolt-on-testnet) <~
---
Some notes:
ℹ️ For the moment, this guide will touch only the case of an **only testnet mode** situation, in the future, we will study adding the case of configuration to enable the parallel/simultaneous mode (mainnet+testnet in the same device) in an extra section in this guide.
ℹ️ The services mentioned in this guide are those that have been tested using testnet configuration and these worked fine. Later, in the next versions of this guide, we will go to adding other processes to adapt other services to the testnet mode.
---
Enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 18:04:28
Available at: [https://minibolt.info](https://minibolt.info)
---
**Main changes to** the version 1:
* The complete guide has been migrated to the new design visual builder web tool platform [gitbook.com](https://www.gitbook.com/)
* New modern UI (responsive, full width, and better visual items)
* New menu structure for a better user experience
* New visual items to improve the navigation through the web page
* New switch to enable light/dark theme
* Enabled Cloudflare Proxy for maximum protection against attacks and better management of the domain
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**Other changes:**
* New [MiniBolt Linktr](https://linktr.minibolt.info/) forked of the alternative [FOSS project](https://github.com/gzuuus/linktr) proposed by [Gzuuus](https://twitter.com/gzuuus)
* Changed MiniBolt from a personal project to an [organization](https://github.com/minibolt-guide) so that the project has its own identity
* New email contact address [hello@minibolt.info](mailto:hello@minibolt.info) to receive proposals and give support
* New [resources](https://github.com/minibolt-guide/minibolt/tree/main/resources) folder with the current MiniBolt roadmap, network map diagrams, and others
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ℹ️ **More info:**
* The new version is available with the known domain: [minibolt.info](https://minibolt.info/) but from now on links associated with the new v2 version were shared using the [v2.minibolt.info](https://v2.minibolt.info/) subdomain due to a GitBook limitation
* The old and deprecated v1 will be still available at a time in the subdomain [v1.minibolt.info](https://v1.minibolt.info/), but is in the roadmap delete it definitely in the future, take note ASAP of all that you need of that version before this happens
* Contributors and collaborators will be able to continue doing PR through code programming or using the design block builder [gitbook.com](https://www.gitbook.com/)
---
[GitHub release](https://github.com/minibolt-guide/minibolt/releases/tag/2.0)
---
Enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 17:58:35
The **router reserves the IP address** of the device **for a time after going out**, but if the device goes out some time, the next time that the device starts, the router could assign a different IP and you could lose access to your node. To avoid this, you need to **set a static IP to your MiniBolt**.
~ > In addition, you can **customize your DNS servers to improve your privacy**, normally your ISP, gives you the router with its own DNS servers set by default, and this does that you expose all of your navigation trackings to your ISP, affecting seriously your privacy.
~ > This bonus guide includes all of the necessary steps to get this and is available ~ > [HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/static-ip-and-custom-dns-servers) < ~
---
---
Enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 17:47:28
Link to the bonus guide ~ > [HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/ssh-keys) < ~
---
Some sections of the guide:
* Generate SSH keys
* Import SSH pubkey
* Connect to the MiniBolt node using SSH keys
* Disable password login
* Disable admin password request
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Some shortcuts to the Extra sections:
* Disable password login: click ~ > [HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/ssh-keys#disable-password-login) < ~
* Disable admin password request: click ~ > [HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/ssh-keys#disable-admin-password-request-caution) < ~
---
Enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 17:39:34
**Link to the bonus guide** ~ > [HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/bitcoin/ordisrespector) < ~
---
⏰ Recently added an update that includes a new section **[How to detect Ordinals transactions](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/bitcoin/ordisrespector#how-to-detect-ordinals-transactions) and [verify Ordisrespector filter works](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/bitcoin/ordisrespector#check-the-ordisrespector-filter-working-on-your-mempool)** to verify that Ordispector is **filtering and burning Ordinals** correctly 🔥
---
Fuck Ordinals🤡🔫 and enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 17:29:54
Some sections inside of the guide:
* Set up Dynamic DNS
* Wireguard VPN server & client side configurations
* Install & configure the WireGuard VPN Client on a mobile phone
* Configure additional servers & clients
* Use your router’s DDNS preconfigured provider
* Port forwarding on NAT/PAT router
---
Link to the bonus guide [HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/wireguard-vpn)
---
Enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
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@ 1a45291c:86bad07c
2025-01-23 15:59:46
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@ fd208ee8:0fd927c1
2025-01-23 15:31:24
## Planning Alexandria
People keep asking what features nostr:npub1s3ht77dq4zqnya8vjun5jp3p44pr794ru36d0ltxu65chljw8xjqd975wz has planned for #Alexandria, but they're not set in stone because we're an agile project.
What we do have, is lots of tickets on our Kanban boards and a naming scheme, where we use a famous person's last name, to signify the release goals.
### Gutenberg v 0.1.0
(after the inventor of the printing press)
will contain the features needed to read and write [NIP-62 Curated Publications](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/1600), as well as encompassing the complex infrastructure, architecture, documentation, and personnel we require to make this all run smoothly and look easy.
### Euler v 0.2.0
(after a mathematician credited with establishing graph theory)
will contain the features for deep-searching, visually exploring, and smartly navigating the data set, wiki page display, annotating and citing the publications, exporting to other formats (like PDF, ePUB, and LaTeX), and commenting/reviewing. To help with the heavy lifting, we will be swapping out the core with our own Nostr SDK called "Aedile".
### Defoe v 0.3.0
(after an author who perfected the novel format)
will be all about our favorite writers. We will be focusing upon profile data, payment systems, book clubs and communities, and stylesheets.
That is everything we have planned, for the v1.0 edition, and we consider that version to be a true product.
As for after that, a teaser...
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@ 18e3af1e:1d42e5df
2023-08-13 02:40:19
Las comunidades son creadas mediante el esfuerzo de no solo un individuo, sino al trabajo de docenas; cientos o miles de personas. Mediante la especialización, como especie, logramos entender que: el saber hacer una sola cosa no significa morir de hambre, o no estar bien preparado para un ataque; por lo contrario, el dominio o maestría de una sola cosa... Puede crear una civilización entera.
Permitirnos un enfoque certero para aprender, dominar y amaestrar nuestras actividades en un periodo de tiempo finito, permitió nuestro avance hacia nuevos campos, de hecho, movió nuestra meta en magnitud tal, que al imaginar el pasado (para muchos) parece mas bien una película cómica y sombría.
Hoy en día, en un mundo regido por individualismo en el reino físico, la manifestación de constructores de comunidades sigue presente en el (reino) digital.
### La evolución de la construcción
A lo largo de la historia de la humanidad, la construcción ha evolucionado desde simples refugios hasta monumentos arquitectónicos y estructuras vanguardistas. Los primeros humanos crearon refugios rudimentarios con materiales naturales. Con la civilización, surgieron las primeras estructuras permanentes, como pirámides y templos, reflejando la organización social y creencias religiosas. La antigua Roma introdujo la innovación en la ingeniería con acueductos y arcos.
La Edad Media vio fortificaciones y catedrales góticas que fusionaban espiritualidad y técnica. El Renacimiento abrazó la proporción y la simetría en palacios y edificios renombrados. La Revolución Industrial marcó un cambio radical con el acero y el hormigón, permitiendo rascacielos y puentes icónicos.
El siglo XX trajo consigo la era de los rascacielos y la arquitectura modernista, desafiando límites estructurales y estéticos. La sostenibilidad ganó importancia en el siglo XXI, impulsando la incorporación de tecnologías avanzadas, como la impresión 3D y la construcción modular.
La historia de la construcción es un testimonio de la creatividad y la adaptabilidad humanas, reflejando no solo avances técnicos, sino también valores culturales y aspiraciones.
En el día hoy, los desarrolladores de software y tecnología podrían considerarse como los constructores del próximo siglo. Al igual que los constructores en otras épocas históricas, los desarrolladores de software son responsables de crear estructuras digitales que moldean la forma en que interactuamos, comunicamos y vivimos en el mundo moderno.
A medida que la tecnología continúa avanzando y la sociedad se vuelve cada vez más digital, el papel de los desarrolladores de software se vuelve crucial en la construcción de soluciones tecnológicas que abordan una amplia gama de desafíos.
Así como los arquitectos y constructores antiguos debían entender la física, la estética y las necesidades humanas para diseñar y construir edificios funcionales y atractivos, los desarrolladores de software deben comprender la lógica de programación, la experiencia del usuario, la seguridad cibernética y la innovación tecnológica para crear aplicaciones, sistemas y plataformas que sean útiles y efectivos.
### Individuos que inspiran
La inspiración individual es un poderoso motor de cambio que puede tener un impacto significativo en la mente colectiva de una comunidad o sociedad. Cuando una persona demuestra pasión, determinación y una visión positiva, puede influir en otros a nivel emocional y cognitivo. Aquí hay algunas formas en que la inspiración individual afecta a la mente colectiva:
La gente puede verse reflejada en las luchas y logros de alguien más, lo que crea un sentido de unidad y comunidad. Esto puede generar un mayor apoyo y solidaridad en torno a ciertas causas o valores. Además, la inspiración individual puede llevar a la acción. Cuando las personas son testigos de un individuo que supera obstáculos o logra metas desafiantes, esto puede motivar a otros a enfrentar sus propios desafíos y trabajar hacia sus objetivos. El ejemplo de una sola persona puede encender la chispa de la acción en muchas más.
La inspiración individual puede tener un efecto multiplicador. Cuando una persona inspirada comparte su historia o experiencia, puede inspirar a otros, creando una cadena de influencia que se extiende a través de redes sociales, comunidades y sociedades enteras. Esto puede tener un impacto a gran escala en la mente colectiva.
El individuo inspirador tiene el potencial de influir profundamente en la mente colectiva al cambiar percepciones, motivar la acción y crear una sensación de comunidad y unidad.
### Comunidades: origen, inicios y progreso.
Las comunidades han sido una parte fundamental de la experiencia humana a lo largo de la historia. Desde los primeros tiempos hasta la era moderna, las comunidades han evolucionado y cambiado en respuesta a las necesidades, avances tecnológicos y contextos culturales.
Desde los primeros días de la humanidad, nuestros antepasados se agruparon en pequeñas comunidades para sobrevivir. Estas comunidades eran grupos familiares o tribus que compartían recursos y conocimientos para cazar, recolectar alimentos y protegerse de los peligros. La cooperación y la solidaridad eran esenciales para la supervivencia.
Con el desarrollo de la agricultura, las comunidades evolucionaron hacia asentamientos más permanentes. La capacidad de cultivar alimentos permitió la formación de aldeas y pueblos, donde la gente podía establecerse y construir relaciones más complejas. Esto llevó al surgimiento de una división del trabajo más especializada y al desarrollo de habilidades artesanales.
Las civilizaciones antiguas, como la sumeria, egipcia, griega y romana, dieron paso a la formación de ciudades y sociedades más organizadas. Las comunidades se convirtieron en centros de comercio, gobierno y cultura. Se construyeron estructuras monumentales, como templos y palacios, que unificaron a las personas en torno a creencias religiosas y sistemas políticos.
Durante la Edad Media, las comunidades se organizaron en torno a sistemas feudales. Los señores feudales gobernaban sobre las tierras y las personas locales. Las aldeas y feudos eran autónomos en gran medida y se centraban en la agricultura y la autosuficiencia.
La Revolución Industrial marcó un cambio importante en la estructura de las comunidades. La industrialización dio lugar a la urbanización, con muchas personas dejando las zonas rurales para trabajar en fábricas en las ciudades.
En la era moderna, las comunidades han continuado evolucionando con avances tecnológicos y la globalización. Las redes sociales y las comunicaciones digitales han conectado a personas de todo el mundo, creando comunidades virtuales en línea.
### Bitcoin | Nostr y la chispa del constructor
Como ya vimos, un solo individuo puede inspirar a muchos otros, teniendo un efecto multiplicador. Esto no solo se traduce al mundo físico, por el contrario, esta directamente ligado a nuestra psicología, incluso podemos decir que va aun mas allá, adentrándonos en el terreno ideológico y espiritual.
Hasta hace no mucho, estábamos a merced de las grandes corporaciones que construían todo por nosotros, mientras esperábamos con ansias las nuevas actualizaciones de cada iteración de sus productos. Cada vez mas y mas nos hacíamos dependientes de dichas corporaciones sin quizás notarlo, poco a poco se fueron apoderando de nuestro tiempo y muy insidiosamente de nuestra personalidad e identidad.
Gracias a las alternativas presentadas hoy en día y a los individuos que inspiran a otros, existe la posibilidad de construir algo que va mas allá de las grandes corporaciones, porque transciende no solo el nivel físico y digital, sino que también transciende a los individuos que aportan a la comunidad. Estoy hablando por supuesto de Nostr, y como los incentivos están alineados gracias a Bitcoin.
Pongamos como ejemplo un par de nombres para ilustrar como individuos que inspirar pueden crear una chispa que se extiende a cada persona dentro de la comunidad.
Personajes como nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft nostr:npub1utx00neqgqln72j22kej3ux7803c2k986henvvha4thuwfkper4s7r50e8 nostr:npub1v0lxxxxutpvrelsksy8cdhgfux9l6a42hsj2qzquu2zk7vc9qnkszrqj49 nostr:npub107jk7htfv243u0x5ynn43scq9wrxtaasmrwwa8lfu2ydwag6cx2quqncxg (entre muchos otros que podría mencionar pero todo el articulo seria una lista de nombres) han inspirado a otros desarrolladores, creadores de contenido (y todas las otras especializaciones que te puedas imaginar…) A construir sobre este protocolo. Incluso, personas como el caso mas reciente de nostr:npub1m64hnkh6rs47fd9x6wk2zdtmdj4qkazt734d22d94ery9zzhne5qw9uaks han encontrado inspiración para aprender a programar sobre estos mismos rieles.
> nostr:nevent1qqs8fe938k7j5sxcprrv89ezpu09m9pzm90f0sq24hnwlwu0rmn09qcpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxg5vtygh
La chispa del constructor en palabras mas concisas es: **Inspiración multiplicadora en pos de la productividad y por ende, del crecimiento de una comunidad.**
Sin Bitcoin y Lightning Network, esto seria posible, pero mucho menos efectivo debido a que las personas detrás de toda labor que este enfocada en creación de contenido, desarrollo, etc. Tienen que comer.
### Conclusión
La chispa del constructor radica en la inspiración individual que impulsa a la acción colectiva. Desde la evolución de la construcción hasta las comunidades digitales, **el poder de un individuo inspirado puede moldear el presente y el futuro de las comunidades en todo el mundo.**
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@ a012dc82:6458a70d
2025-01-23 14:50:29
The financial world has been abuzz with the concept of Bitcoin ETFs, a development that promises to blend the cutting-edge world of cryptocurrencies with the traditional investment landscape. The allure of Bitcoin ETFs lies in their potential to demystify the process of investing in digital currencies. For the average investor, navigating the cryptocurrency market can be daunting, with concerns ranging from wallet security to the complexities of exchange platforms. ETFs offer a solution by packaging Bitcoin into a familiar form that can be traded with the ease of stocks, bypassing the technical barriers that might deter traditional investors.
**Table Of Content**
- The Significance of BlackRock's Interest
- The Bridge to Mainstream Investment
- Regulatory Hurdles and Market Manipulation Concerns
- The Race to Launch the First Bitcoin ETF
- The Psychology of Demand
- Conclusion
- FAQs
**The Significance of BlackRock's Interest**
The interest of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, in launching a Bitcoin ETF is a significant endorsement for the cryptocurrency sector. BlackRock's move is not merely about launching a new product; it's a signal that the firm recognizes the long-term value proposition of cryptocurrencies. The implications of BlackRock's involvement are profound, as it could lead to a domino effect, with other institutional investors following suit.
BlackRock's entry into the Bitcoin space could also serve as a catalyst for regulatory clarity. As regulators see established financial institutions embracing cryptocurrencies, they may be more inclined to provide the necessary frameworks for these assets to thrive. This could lead to a virtuous cycle, where regulatory clarity leads to more institutional involvement, which in turn could lead to further regulatory advancements.
**The Bridge to Mainstream Investment**
The creation of a spot market Bitcoin ETF represents a pivotal bridge between the innovative world of cryptocurrencies and traditional financial markets. Such an ETF would provide a regulated, accessible, and efficient means for investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin, potentially unlocking billions of dollars of sidelined capital. The bridge metaphor is apt because it conveys the transformative potential of Bitcoin ETFs to connect disparate financial realms, facilitating a flow of capital that could stabilize and mature the cryptocurrency market.
The bridging role of Bitcoin ETFs is particularly important for institutional investors, who often face strict regulatory and operational requirements that make direct investment in cryptocurrencies challenging. By packaging Bitcoin within the familiar structure of an ETF, these investors can participate in the growth of digital assets while adhering to their investment mandates.
**Regulatory Hurdles and Market Manipulation Concerns**
The path to Bitcoin ETF approval has been fraught with regulatory hurdles, primarily due to concerns over market manipulation and the integrity of the underlying Bitcoin market. The SEC's apprehension is rooted in the decentralized and fragmented nature of cryptocurrency exchanges, which can complicate efforts to monitor and prevent manipulative practices.
However, the recent developments with Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF application suggest a potential softening of the SEC's stance. If Grayscale's ETF can demonstrate that it has adequate measures in place to address the SEC's concerns, it could set a precedent for the approval of future Bitcoin ETFs. This would be a significant milestone, as it would acknowledge the maturation of the cryptocurrency market and its surveillance mechanisms to a level that satisfies regulatory standards.
**The Race to Launch the First Bitcoin ETF**
The race to launch the first Bitcoin ETF is not just a matter of prestige but also of strategic advantage. The first-mover in this space will capture the attention of eager investors and set the tone for the market. The competition is fierce, with several financial giants vying for the position. The outcome of this race is eagerly anticipated by the crypto community, as it will likely have a significant impact on the market's dynamics and investor sentiment.
The anticipation surrounding the first Bitcoin ETF is also a reflection of the broader crypto industry's desire for validation and growth. Approval of an ETF would be a landmark event, signaling a new level of acceptance and integration of cryptocurrencies into the financial mainstream.
**The Psychology of Demand**
The demand for Bitcoin ETFs can be partly explained by the psychological concept of scarcity, where the value of an item increases with its rarity or inaccessibility. The SEC's repeated rejections of Bitcoin ETF proposals have only heightened their desirability. This phenomenon is not unique to the crypto industry; it is a well-documented aspect of human behavior that applies across various markets and products.
The psychology of demand for Bitcoin ETFs is also driven by the narrative of crypto's journey towards acceptance. Each regulatory challenge and milestone is part of a larger story of an emerging asset class striving for legitimacy. The crypto community's response to these developments is often charged with emotion, reflecting the high stakes and deep investment many have in the future of digital assets.
**Conclusion**
The excitement surrounding Bitcoin ETFs is a complex interplay of innovation, regulation, and human psychology. It encapsulates the hopes and challenges of an industry at the cusp of broader acceptance. The eventual introduction of Bitcoin ETFs could represent a significant inflection point, potentially ushering in a new era of institutional investment and mainstream interest in cryptocurrencies.
As the narrative unfolds, the crypto community watches with bated breath, anticipating the moment when Bitcoin ETFs become a reality. This event could validate the years of advocacy, development, and belief in the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies. For now, the excitement continues to build, with each rumor, regulatory update, and market movement watched closely by those eager to witness the next chapter in the evolution of finance.
**FAQs**
**What is a Bitcoin ETF?**
A Bitcoin ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a type of investment fund that tracks the price of Bitcoin and is traded on traditional stock exchanges, allowing investors to buy into Bitcoin without the complexities of handling the cryptocurrency itself.
**Why are Bitcoin ETFs important?**
Bitcoin ETFs are seen as a bridge between traditional finance and the emerging world of cryptocurrencies, offering a regulated, familiar investment vehicle for institutional and retail investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin.
**Has the SEC approved any Bitcoin ETFs?**
As of the last update, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved any spot market Bitcoin ETFs, citing concerns over market manipulation and surveillance. However, futures-based Bitcoin ETFs have been approved and are being traded.
**What are the benefits of a Bitcoin ETF?**
Benefits include easier access for traditional investors, improved liquidity and price stability for Bitcoin, and the potential for increased institutional investment in the cryptocurrency space.
**What are the main concerns about Bitcoin ETFs?**
The main concerns include the potential for market manipulation, the integrity of the underlying Bitcoin market, and the adequacy of market surveillance mechanisms.
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@ cf7ed325:050194cf
2025-01-23 12:55:22
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@ 83279ad2:bd49240d
2025-01-24 09:15:37
備忘録として書きます。意外と時間がかかりました。全体で1時間くらいかかるので気長にやりましょう。
仮想通貨取引所(販売所ではないので、玄人が使えばお得らしい）かつBitcoinの送金手数料が無料(全ての取引所が無料ではない、例えばbitbankは0.0006bitcoinかかる)なので送金元はGMOコインを使います。(注意:GMOコインは0.02ビットコイン以下は全額送金になってしまいます)
今回はカストディアルウォレットのWallet of Satoshiに送金します。
以下手順
1. GMOコインでbitcoinを買います。
2. GMOコインの左のタブから入出金 暗号資産を選択します。
3. 送付のタブを開いて、+新しい宛先を追加するを選択します。
4. 送付先:GMOコイン以外、送付先ウォレット：プライベートウォレット(MetaMaskなど)、受取人：ご本人さま を選んで宛先情報の登録を選ぶと次の画面になります。<br>
5. 宛先名称にwallet of satoshi(これはなんでも良いです わかりやすい名称にしましょう) wallet of satoshiを開いて、受信→Bitcoin On-Chainからアドレスをコピーして、ビットコインアドレスに貼り付けます。<br>
6. 登録するを押します。これで送金先の登録ができました。GMOコインの審査がありますがすぐ終わると思います。
7. ここから送金をします。送付のタブから登録したビットコインの宛先リストwallet of satoshiを選択し、送付数量と送付目的を選択して、2段階認証をします。<br>
8. 実行を押せば終わりです。もうあなたがやることはありません。送金が終わるのを40分くらい眺めるだけです。<br>
8. 取引履歴のタブから今の送金のステータスが見れます。<br>
9. 15分くらい待つとステータスが受付に変わります。<br>
10. 20分くらい待つとトランザクションIDが表示されます。 <br>
<br>この時点からwallet of satoshiにも送金されていることが表示されます。(まだ完了はしていない) <br>
11. ステータスが完了になったら送金終わりです。<br> <br> wallet of satoshiにも反映されます。<br> 
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お疲れ様でした！
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@ 2a72dc56:55041d40
2025-01-23 09:22:37
Managing inventory efficiently is critical for businesses looking to maintain profitability and reduce waste. One strategic way to achieve this is to [buy excess stock in Australia](https://www.thesecretsale.com.au), an approach that allows businesses to source high-quality products at significantly reduced prices. By tapping into surplus inventory, businesses can cut costs and boost profit margins without compromising on quality. Below, we outline the steps to successfully incorporate excess stock into your business operations.
## 1. Understand the Concept of Excess Stock
Excess stock refers to surplus inventory that businesses need to offload due to overproduction, seasonal changes, or discontinued product lines. While these goods are often brand-new and in excellent condition, they are sold at a discount to clear space in warehouses or retail stores. For businesses, purchasing this inventory offers a golden opportunity to acquire valuable stock at a fraction of the original price.
## 2. Research Reliable Suppliers
Finding trustworthy suppliers is the cornerstone of sourcing excess stock effectively. Companies like The Secret Sale specialize in connecting businesses with high-quality surplus inventory from reputable brands. Look for suppliers with a proven track record, positive customer reviews, and transparent pricing structures. This ensures you’re not only getting a good deal but also avoiding counterfeit or defective products.
## 3. Identify Your Business Needs
Before diving into the process of purchasing excess stock, evaluate your business’s specific needs. What types of products sell best in your store? Are there seasonal demands you need to prepare for? By understanding your target audience and their preferences, you can focus on purchasing stock that aligns with your business goals, ensuring quick turnover and profitability.
## 4. Inspect the Inventory
While most excess stock is in excellent condition, it’s always a good idea to inspect the inventory before making a purchase. Request detailed product descriptions, photos, and, if possible, samples. This helps you verify the quality of the goods and determine whether they meet your standards. Reputable suppliers, such as The Secret Sale, provide transparency regarding the condition of their inventory, allowing you to make informed decisions.
## 5. Negotiate Pricing and Terms
One of the biggest advantages of purchasing excess stock is the potential for significant cost savings. However, don’t hesitate to negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers. Bulk purchases often come with added discounts or benefits, so explore options that maximize value for your business. Remember, your goal is to obtain quality products at the best possible price.
## 6. Plan Storage and Logistics
Once you’ve secured your inventory, ensure you have adequate storage space and logistics in place to manage the goods. If you don’t have sufficient warehouse capacity, consider partnering with third-party storage providers. Efficient storage and delivery systems help maintain the quality of your stock while ensuring timely availability for your customers.
## 7. Market Your Products Strategically
After acquiring the excess stock, focus on creating an effective marketing strategy to sell it. Highlight the value proposition to your customers, such as reduced prices or exclusive offers, to generate interest and boost sales. Utilize online platforms, email campaigns, and social media to promote the new inventory.
## Final Thoughts
Choosing to buy excess stock Australia is a smart, cost-effective solution for businesses aiming to maximize their profits while offering value to customers. By partnering with reliable suppliers like The Secret Sale, planning logistics efficiently, and marketing your products strategically, you can turn surplus inventory into a profitable asset for your business.
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@ 604e96e0:20279eb2
2023-08-11 18:39:36
notacomment allows you to zap nostr notes when you comment on them. In order to use notacomment, you have to run a script yourself either on your own computer or in the cloud somewhere. To get started open https://github.com/SamSamskies/notacomment in a browser tab.
At this point, I'm sure a lot of you are feeling like this:
Let's breakdown the instructions from the README.
## Prerequisites
Node.js and npm - I suggest installing the latest Node.js LTS version from https://nodejs.org. That should also install npm.
Once installation is complete, open your terminal. On a Mac you can press cmd + spacebar and type in `terminal` to open the terminal. On other platforms, you'll have to ask ChatGPT 😂
.
To verify installation of Node.js type `node -v`. To verify installation type `npm -v`.
It should look something like this:
Leave the terminal open.
## Downloading the code to your computer
The easiest way to download the code is to download the zip file from the GitHub repo. Remember that first link I told you to open? That's the GitHub repo. Click the green button that says `Code` on it and click `Download ZIP` from the menu.
Now unzip the file and then navigate to the folder in the terminal. To navigate to the folder use the `cd` command. If you unzipped the folder in the `Downloads` folder, you can navigate to the folder by typing `cd ~/Downloads/notacomment-main/`.
## Usage With Strike
1. Create an account with Strike if you don't already have one https://strike.me/download/
1. Get a Strike API key with all the payment scopes from https://dashboard.strike.me/
1. Create a .env file and provide NOSTR_NSEC and STRIKE_API_KEY values (see .env.example)
1. Install the dependencies using npm or yarn or whatever your heart desires
1. Make sure you have money in your Strike account
1. Run the script `npm start`
Keep in mind that Strike pays the invoices from your cash balance. This means the payment rounds up to the nearest cent when paying an invoice, so if you set the zap amount to 1 sat, you'll be sending more money to Strike than the person you are zapping with every zap.
## Usage With LNbits
I recommend making a separate wallet from your main LNbits wallet for usage with notacomment in case you accidentally leak the admin key.
1. Create a .env file and provide NOSTR_NSEC, LNBITS_ADMIN_KEY, and LNBITS_URL values (see .env.example)
1. Install the dependencies using npm or yarn or whatever your heart desires
1. Make sure you have sats in your LNbits wallet
1. Run the script `npm start`
## Usage With Nostr Wallet Connect
1. Create a NWC connection string using something like https://nwc.getalby.com/
1. Create a .env file and provide NOSTR_NSEC and NWC_CONNECTION_STRING values (see .env.example)
1. Install the dependencies using npm or yarn or whatever your heart desires
1. Make sure you have sats in your wallet that you generated the NWC connection string with
1. Run the script `npm start`
<br />
<br />
Screenshot of terminal with commands to install dependencies, create .env file, open .env file, and start the script:
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@ 21ac2956:09d1e2df
2025-01-22 15:27:00
## [kakoi](https://github.com/betonetojp/kakoi) の仕様についてのメモ
### キーボード操作
* 左手での操作に最適化
| キー | 動作 |
|:-|:-|
| ESC | 設定画面 |
| F1 / F12 | ポストバーの表示と非表示 |
| F2 | 時間の表示と非表示 |
| F3 | ユーザーアイコンの表示と非表示 |
| F4 | 名前の表示と非表示 |
| F5 | Geminiによるタイムラインまとめ画面を表示 |
| F9 / Z | コンテンツの折り返し表示の切り替え （余白ダブルクリックでも動作） |
| F10 | ユーザーリストとキーワード通知の設定画面 （余白右クリックでも動作） |
| F11 | メイン画面の表示と非表示 （ポストバー表示） |
| Shift + W | イベント最上行へ移動 |
| W / ↑| イベント選択上移動 |
| S / ↓ | イベント選択下移動 |
| Shift + S | イベント最下行へ移動 |
| A / ← | Webビューを開く （イベントを右クリックでも動作） |
| F / → | リアクションを送信 （イベントをダブルクリックでも動作） |
| 1 ～ 0 | リアクションを選択 |
| R | 返信 |
| B | リポスト |
| Q | 引用 |
| C | Webビューを閉じる |
| Ctrl + Shift + A | メイン画面をアクティブにする |
### タイムライン
* kind:1, 6, 7, 16を取得して表示する
* フォロイーの名前の前には * が付く
### フォローリスト（kind:3）
* 参照のみで更新はしない
* F10 で開くユーザーリストでユーザーを選択し petname セルをクリックすることで未フォローユーザーにもペットネームを設定可能（ローカル保存）
### プロフィール（kind:0）
* F10 で開くユーザーリストでユーザーを選択し picture セルをクリックすることでユーザーのアイコン表示を変更可能（ローカル保存）
### 返信（[NIP-10](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/10.md) kind:1）
* kakoi のタイムラインに流れるすべてのイベント種に返信可能とする
* スレッドを考慮せず、単一イベントへの単発返信とする
* e タグは marker と返信先 pubkey は設定していない。 relay-url には空文字を設定
```json
["e", "返信先 event-id", ""]
```
* p タグは 返信先 pubkey ひとつだけを指定
### リポスト（[NIP-18](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/18.md) kind:6 , 16）
* kakoi のタイムラインに流れるすべてのイベント種をリポスト可能
* kind:1はkind:6。その他はkind:16でリポストする
* e タグは relay-url に空文字を設定
```json
["e", "リポスト元 event-id", ""]
```
### 引用（[NIP-18](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/18.md) kind:1）
* q タグは relay-url に空文字を設定
```json
["q", "引用元 event-id", ""]
```
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@ cd3e3b3d:d40dde22
2025-01-23 08:39:07
When it comes to combining traditional craftsmanship with modern footwear innovation, Marugo shoes stand out as a unique and reliable choice. Designed in Japan and inspired by the country’s rich cultural heritage, these shoes are highly regarded for their ergonomic design, lightweight feel, and stylish aesthetics. But the question remains—are [Marugo shoes](https://store.japan-zone.com/collections/marugo-jikatabi) comfortable to wear? Let’s dive deeper into the features, benefits, and feedback surrounding these iconic shoes to answer this question.
#### The Unique Design of Marugo Shoes
Marugo shoes are known for their signature split-toe design, often referred to as "tabi-style" footwear. This design separates the big toe from the other toes, creating better balance and natural movement. The tabi structure mimics barefoot walking, offering wearers a sense of grounding and stability.
This split-toe feature isn’t just for style—it plays a key role in comfort. By allowing the toes to move more freely, Marugo shoes enhance flexibility and reduce pressure on the feet. Whether you’re walking long distances or standing for extended periods, the design helps distribute weight evenly, minimizing discomfort.
#### Materials that Prioritize Comfort
Comfort in footwear often comes down to the materials used, and Marugo shoes excel in this area. They are crafted with high-quality, breathable fabrics that allow for proper ventilation, keeping your feet cool and dry. Many models feature soft cotton lining and durable rubber soles, ensuring a balance between comfort and durability.
Additionally, some Marugo shoe styles incorporate elastic or adjustable closures, allowing for a snug fit that accommodates various foot shapes. Unlike traditional rigid shoes, Marugo footwear adapts to your feet, reducing the chances of blisters or soreness after prolonged use.
#### Perfect for Various Activities
One of the reasons why Marugo shoes are praised for their comfort is their versatility. They are suitable for a range of activities, from casual daily wear to more specialized uses such as martial arts, yoga, or even festival dancing. The lightweight construction and flexible soles make them an excellent choice for those who prioritize comfort and mobility.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Marugo offers options with enhanced grip and water-resistant properties, ensuring comfort even in challenging conditions. On the other hand, their indoor-specific models focus on providing a slipper-like feel while maintaining support.
#### Customer Feedback on Comfort
What do wearers have to say about Marugo shoes? Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many customers praising the comfort they provide. Wearers often highlight the unique fit, breathable materials, and lightweight feel as key factors contributing to their satisfaction. For individuals with foot pain or discomfort from traditional shoes, the ergonomic design of Marugo footwear offers noticeable relief.
## Why Choose Marugo Shoes from Japan Zone Store?
At Japan Zone Store, we take pride in offering authentic Marugo shoes that embody the perfect fusion of tradition and modern innovation. Whether you’re looking for tabi-inspired styles or a comfortable pair for everyday use, our collection is curated to meet diverse needs.
Shopping with us guarantees access to high-quality, authentic products that prioritize both style and comfort. Explore the variety of sizes, designs, and materials available, and discover why Marugo shoes are a favorite among comfort-conscious buyers worldwide.
## Final Verdict: Comfort Redefined
So, are Marugo shoes comfortable to wear? Absolutely. With their thoughtful design, premium materials, and versatility, these shoes redefine comfort in footwear. Whether you’re exploring the city, practicing martial arts, or simply seeking a unique, comfortable shoe for daily use, Marugo delivers on all fronts.
Visit[ Japan Zone Store](https://store.japan-zone.com) today to find your perfect pair and experience the unparalleled comfort of Marugo shoes for yourself!
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@ 6e75f797:a8eee74e
2023-08-07 13:16:42
Last night I started a nostr community multiplayer instance for No Man's Sky [on ZapStream](https://zap.stream/) and before we knew it, we had 4 Nostrichs arriving on the genesis planet to join the fun.
NSM is an deterministic, procedurally generated open universe where players can explore, quest, build, combat and have fun together. Every new system discovered is generated when the first Traveller enters the system making the game a unique experience for any open world gaming fan.
If you fancy joining us in the Nostrverse let me know and I'll friend you in #NMS and on Steam or Epic. If you just want to watch the fun, participate in naming systems, planets, fauna and flora come and hang out in my stream or the stream of [Oceanbee](nostr:npub1wqxxe0cjaxnvmrv4lkvx8d5dlft7ewswyn09w5v7fg7642fgzm7srucxws), [HolgerHatGarKeineNode](nostr:npub1pt0kw36ue3w2g4haxq3wgm6a2fhtptmzsjlc2j2vphtcgle72qesgpjyc6) or [taette](npub1yh0dl6pazf55025qvp860lstpscuy0kj2a5lfhxlk400m968vgpql5vsnd).
### If you already own NMS, feel free to add me!
My NMS friend code is: EMAZ-KMHT-ZPFXP
See you in space Traveller! - TheGrinder
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@ c230edd3:8ad4a712
2025-01-23 00:26:14
When beechen buds begin to swell,
And woods the blue-bird’s warble know,
The yellow violet’s modest bell
Peeps from the last year’s leaves below.
Ere russet fields their green resume,
Sweet flower, I love, in forest bare,
To meet thee, when thy faint perfume
Alone is in the virgin air.
Of all her train, the hands of Spring
First plant thee in the watery mould,
And I have seen thee blossoming
Beside the snow-bank’s edges cold.
Thy parent sun, who bade thee view
Pale skies, and chilling moisture sip,
Has bathed thee in his own bright hue,
And streaked with jet thy glowing lip.
Yet slight thy form, and low thy seat,
And earthward bent thy gentle eye,
Unapt the passing view to meet
When loftier flowers are flaunting nigh.
Oft, in the sunless April day,
Thy early smile has stayed my walk;
But midst the gorgeous blooms of May,
I passed thee on thy humble stalk.
So they, who climb to wealth, forget
The friends in darker fortunes tried.
I copied them—but I regret
That I should ape the ways of pride.
And when again the genial hour
Awakes the painted tribes of light,
I’ll not o’erlook the modest flower
That made the woods of April bright.
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@ 4c96d763:80c3ee30
2025-01-23 00:05:26
# Changes
## Ken Sedgwick (5):
- drive-by clippy fixes
- add add relay GUI
- add Accounts::add_advertised_relay
- upgrade url string to RelaySpec for [read|write] markers
- publish NIP-65 relay lists
## William Casarin (7):
- persistent: dont nuke decks when using cli columns
- envrc: update vrod's npub for testing
- note: introduce RootNoteId
- enostr: introduce PubkeyRef
- mutes: hide logs
- debug: log when adding notes to start
- switch to TimelineCache
## greenart7c3 (1):
- Fix side panel color when using light theme
## kernelkind (2):
- log nip05 error
- fix persist deck author profile bug
## kieran (4):
- note-ref: derive hash
- move `Notedeck` to `notedeck` crate
- export enostr / nostrdb
- Always update accounts
pushed to [notedeck:refs/heads/master](http://git.jb55.com/notedeck/commit/2cbae68a7f1425997f66d5ac0662f5cfde172f4f.html)
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@ df476244:6804e458
2025-01-24 23:44:38
# Markdown: Syntax
- [Markdown: Syntax](#markdown-syntax)
- [Overview](#overview)
- [Philosophy](#philosophy)
- [Block Elements](#block-elements)
- [Paragraphs and Line Breaks](#paragraphs-and-line-breaks)
- [Headers](#headers)
- [Blockquotes](#blockquotes)
- [Lists](#lists)
- [Code Blocks](#code-blocks)
- [Span Elements](#span-elements)
- [Links](#links)
- [Emphasis](#emphasis)
- [Code](#code)
**Note:** This document is itself written using Markdown; you
can see the source for it by viewing the raw [basic.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dergigi/md-gutter/refs/heads/master/basic.md) file.
----
## Overview
### Philosophy
Markdown is intended to be as easy-to-read and easy-to-write as is feasible.
Readability, however, is emphasized above all else. A Markdown-formatted
document should be publishable as-is, as plain text, without looking
like it's been marked up with tags or formatting instructions. While
Markdown's syntax has been influenced by several existing text-to-HTML
filters -- including [Setext](http://docutils.sourceforge.net/mirror/setext.html), [atx](http://www.aaronsw.com/2002/atx/), [Textile](http://textism.com/tools/textile/), [reStructuredText](http://docutils.sourceforge.net/rst.html),
[Grutatext](http://www.triptico.com/software/grutatxt.html), and [EtText](http://ettext.taint.org/doc/) -- the single biggest source of
inspiration for Markdown's syntax is the format of plain text email.
## Block Elements
### Paragraphs and Line Breaks
A paragraph is simply one or more consecutive lines of text, separated
by one or more blank lines. (A blank line is any line that looks like a
blank line -- a line containing nothing but spaces or tabs is considered
blank.) Normal paragraphs should not be indented with spaces or tabs.
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that Markdown supports "hard-wrapped" text paragraphs. This differs
significantly from most other text-to-HTML formatters (including Movable
Type's "Convert Line Breaks" option) which translate every line break
character in a paragraph into a `<br />` tag.
When you *do* want to insert a `<br />` break tag using Markdown, you
end a line with two or more spaces, then type return.
### Headers
Markdown supports two styles of headers, [Setext] [1] and [atx] [2].
Optionally, you may "close" atx-style headers. This is purely
cosmetic -- you can use this if you think it looks better. The
closing hashes don't even need to match the number of hashes
used to open the header. (The number of opening hashes
determines the header level.)
### Blockquotes
Markdown uses email-style `>` characters for blockquoting. If you're
familiar with quoting passages of text in an email message, then you
know how to create a blockquote in Markdown. It looks best if you hard
wrap the text and put a `>` before every line:
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> consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aliquam hendrerit mi posuere lectus.
> Vestibulum enim wisi, viverra nec, fringilla in, laoreet vitae, risus.
>
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> id sem consectetuer libero luctus adipiscing.
Markdown allows you to be lazy and only put the `>` before the first
line of a hard-wrapped paragraph:
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consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aliquam hendrerit mi posuere lectus.
Vestibulum enim wisi, viverra nec, fringilla in, laoreet vitae, risus.
> Donec sit amet nisl. Aliquam semper ipsum sit amet velit. Suspendisse
id sem consectetuer libero luctus adipiscing.
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adding additional levels of `>`:
> This is the first level of quoting.
>
> > This is nested blockquote.
>
> Back to the first level.
Blockquotes can contain other Markdown elements, including headers, lists,
and code blocks:
> ## This is a header.
>
> 1. This is the first list item.
> 2. This is the second list item.
>
> Here's some example code:
>
> return shell_exec("echo $input | $markdown_script");
Any decent text editor should make email-style quoting easy. For
example, with BBEdit, you can make a selection and choose Increase
Quote Level from the Text menu.
### Lists
Markdown supports ordered (numbered) and unordered (bulleted) lists.
Unordered lists use asterisks, pluses, and hyphens -- interchangably
-- as list markers:
* Red
* Green
* Blue
is equivalent to:
+ Red
+ Green
+ Blue
and:
- Red
- Green
- Blue
Ordered lists use numbers followed by periods:
1. Bird
2. McHale
3. Parish
It's important to note that the actual numbers you use to mark the
list have no effect on the HTML output Markdown produces. The HTML
Markdown produces from the above list is:
If you instead wrote the list in Markdown like this:
1. Bird
1. McHale
1. Parish
or even:
3. Bird
1. McHale
8. Parish
you'd get the exact same HTML output. The point is, if you want to,
you can use ordinal numbers in your ordered Markdown lists, so that
the numbers in your source match the numbers in your published HTML.
But if you want to be lazy, you don't have to.
To make lists look nice, you can wrap items with hanging indents:
* Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit.
Aliquam hendrerit mi posuere lectus. Vestibulum enim wisi,
viverra nec, fringilla in, laoreet vitae, risus.
* Donec sit amet nisl. Aliquam semper ipsum sit amet velit.
Suspendisse id sem consectetuer libero luctus adipiscing.
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Aliquam hendrerit mi posuere lectus. Vestibulum enim wisi,
viverra nec, fringilla in, laoreet vitae, risus.
* Donec sit amet nisl. Aliquam semper ipsum sit amet velit.
Suspendisse id sem consectetuer libero luctus adipiscing.
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paragraph in a list item must be indented by either 4 spaces
or one tab:
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sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aliquam hendrerit
mi posuere lectus.
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vitae, risus. Donec sit amet nisl. Aliquam semper ipsum
sit amet velit.
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It looks nice if you indent every line of the subsequent
paragraphs, but here again, Markdown will allow you to be
lazy:
* This is a list item with two paragraphs.
This is the second paragraph in the list item. You're
only required to indent the first line. Lorem ipsum dolor
sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit.
* Another item in the same list.
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delimiters need to be indented:
* A list item with a blockquote:
> This is a blockquote
> inside a list item.
To put a code block within a list item, the code block needs
to be indented *twice* -- 8 spaces or two tabs:
* A list item with a code block:
<code goes here>
### Code Blocks
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markup source code. Rather than forming normal paragraphs, the lines
of a code block are interpreted literally. Markdown wraps a code block
in both `<pre>` and `<code>` tags.
To produce a code block in Markdown, simply indent every line of the
block by at least 4 spaces or 1 tab.
This is a normal paragraph:
This is a code block.
Here is an example of AppleScript:
tell application "Foo"
beep
end tell
A code block continues until it reaches a line that is not indented
(or the end of the article).
Within a code block, ampersands (`&`) and angle brackets (`<` and `>`)
are automatically converted into HTML entities. This makes it very
easy to include example HTML source code using Markdown -- just paste
it and indent it, and Markdown will handle the hassle of encoding the
ampersands and angle brackets. For example, this:
<div class="footer">
© 2004 Foo Corporation
</div>
Regular Markdown syntax is not processed within code blocks. E.g.,
asterisks are just literal asterisks within a code block. This means
it's also easy to use Markdown to write about Markdown's own syntax.
```
tell application "Foo"
beep
end tell
```
## Span Elements
### Links
Markdown supports two style of links: *inline* and *reference*.
In both styles, the link text is delimited by [square brackets].
To create an inline link, use a set of regular parentheses immediately
after the link text's closing square bracket. Inside the parentheses,
put the URL where you want the link to point, along with an *optional*
title for the link, surrounded in quotes. For example:
```
This is [an example](http://example.com/ "Example Title") inline link.
```
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```
[This link](http://example.net/) has no title attribute.
```
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Reference-style links use a second set of square brackets, inside which you place a label of your choosing to identify the link:
```
This is [an example][id] reference-style link.
```
This is [an example][id] reference-style link.
Then, anywhere in the document, you define your link label like this, on a line by itself:
```
[id]: http://example.com/ "Optional Title Here"
```
[id]: http://example.com/ "Optional Title Here"
### Emphasis
Markdown treats asterisks (`*`) and underscores (`_`) as indicators of
emphasis. Text wrapped with one `*` or `_` will be wrapped with an
HTML `<em>` tag; double `*`'s or `_`'s will be wrapped with an HTML
`<strong>` tag. E.g., this input:
*single asterisks*
_single underscores_
**double asterisks**
__double underscores__
### Code
To indicate a span of code, wrap it with backtick quotes (`` ` ``).
Unlike a pre-formatted code block, a code span indicates code within a
normal paragraph. For example:
Use the `printf()` function.
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@ e3168078:10f13b2c
2025-01-21 15:44:45
ノス！
最近Umbrel上のn8nを使ってstacker newsの記事を要約するNostr botを作ってみました。
その際にFirecrawlというスクレイピングのSaaSを使っていたんですがセルフホストできるようなので試してみました。
Firecrawlは動的なページも読めたりマークダウンへの変換をしてくれますが無料プランだと1ヶ月500ページの制限があり、セルフホストすれば気兼ねなく使えます！
今回はUmbrel上のPortainerというアプリを使ってFirecrawlを動かせたのでその記録です。
## 手順
まずはUmbrelにPortainerアプリをインストールします。
Poratinerは今回初めて使ったんですが独自のDockerコンテナをUmbrelで動かす際に推奨されているアプリのようです。
アプリを開いてパスワードの初期設定などを済ませるとダッシュボードが表示されるかと思います。
ここでStackという機能を使ってFirecrawlのDocker composeを一括で取り込むことができます。
新しいStackを作成する画面で以下を入力します。
Repository URL: https://github.com/mendableai/firecrawl
Repository reference: refs/heads/main
Compose path: docker-compose.**yaml** (デフォルトがymlになっててハマりました…）
上記に加えてenv varを設定する必要があるんですがPortainerでは上記の画像下部にあるように "Load Variables from .env file" からenvファイルを選択できます。
[Firecrawlのgithub](https://github.com/mendableai/firecrawl/blob/main/SELF_HOST.md)にあるように apps/api/.env.example をダウンロードし以下の内容を更新しPortainerに取り込ませます。
```
USE_DB_AUTHENTICATION=false
TEST_API_KEY=fc-test-key
```
あとはDeploy the stackを押して少し待つとfirecrawlのセットアップ完了です。
## 確認
動作テストにはUmbrelの設定からAdvanced Settings -> Terminal -> Umbrel OSを開き以下のコマンドを実行ししマークダウンが返って来れば成功です。
```
$ curl -X POST http://localhost:3002/v1/scrape -H 'Authorization: Bearer fc-test-key' -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d '{
"url": "https://example.com",
"formats": ["markdown"]
}'
{"success":true,"data":{"markdown":"Example Domain\n==============\n\nThis domain is for use in illustrative examples in documents. You may use this domain in literature without prior coordination or asking for permission.\n\n[More information...](https://www.iana.org/domains/example)","metadata":{"title":"Example Domain","ogLocaleAlternate":[],"scrapeId":"7c196348-6561-4ebb-bb8a-9121a29c64b5","viewport":"width=device-width, initial-scale=1","sourceURL":"https://example.com","url":"https://example.com/","statusCode":200}}}
```
またn8n等のUmbrelの他のアプリ（コンテナ）から利用する場合はlocalhostがコンテナ自身になってしまうので別のIP等（172.17.0.1）を使う必要があるのでご注意ください。
（[参考](https://community.n8n.io/t/the-service-refused-the-connection-perhaps-it-is-offline-n8n-and-nocodb/33587?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
以上でUmbrel上でのFirecrawlセルフホストができるようになりn8nからも制限なく使えるようになりました。
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 17:19:12
Do you want to use a different disk to store data (blockchain and other databases) independently of the disk of the system?
A step-by-step guide using a secondary disk to store the data (blockchain and other databases) independently of the disk of the system and using the Ubuntu Server guided installation.
---
### **What's changed**
* Rebuilt the [Ubuntu Server installation guide](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/system/system/operating-system#ubuntu-server-installation) based on this bonus guide added.
* Added GIFs to improve the illustration of the steps to follow.
* [Case 1](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/static-ip-and-custom-dns-servers#option-1-at-the-beginning-during-the-ubuntu-server-installation-gui): during the Ubuntu server guided installation.
* [Case 2](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/static-ip-and-custom-dns-servers#option-2-after-ubuntu-server-installation-by-command-line): build it after system installation (by command line).
---
~ > Link to the bonus guide [HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/store-data-secondary-disk)
---
Enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 17:07:47
**Link to the bonus guide** ~> [HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/bitcoin/btcpay-server) < ~
---
Enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
-
@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 17:02:21
The past 26 August, Tor [introduced officially](https://blog.torproject.org/introducing-proof-of-work-defense-for-onion-services/) a proof-of-work (PoW) defense for onion services designed to prioritize verified network traffic as a deterrent against denial of service (DoS) attacks.
~ > This feature at the moment, is [deactivate by default](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/blob/main/doc/man/tor.1.txt#L3117), so you need to follow these steps to activate this on a MiniBolt node:
* Make sure you have the latest version of Tor installed, at the time of writing this post, which is v0.4.8.6. Check your current version by typing
```
tor --version
```
**Example** of expected output:
```
Tor version 0.4.8.6.
This build of Tor is covered by the GNU General Public License (https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html)
Tor is running on Linux with Libevent 2.1.12-stable, OpenSSL 3.0.9, Zlib 1.2.13, Liblzma 5.4.1, Libzstd N/A and Glibc 2.36 as libc.
Tor compiled with GCC version 12.2.0
```
~ > If you have v0.4.8.X, you are **OK**, if not, type `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade` and confirm to update.
* Basic PoW support can be checked by running this command:
```
tor --list-modules
```
Expected output:
```
relay: yes
dirauth: yes
dircache: yes
pow: **yes**
```
~ > If you have `pow: yes`, you are **OK**
* Now go to the torrc file of your MiniBolt and add the parameter to enable PoW for each hidden service added
```
sudo nano /etc/tor/torrc
```
Example:
```
# Hidden Service BTC RPC Explorer
HiddenServiceDir /var/lib/tor/hidden_service_btcrpcexplorer/
HiddenServiceVersion 3
HiddenServicePoWDefensesEnabled 1
HiddenServicePort 80 127.0.0.1:3002
```
~ > Bitcoin Core and LND use the Tor control port to automatically create the hidden service, requiring no action from the user. We have submitted a feature request in the official GitHub repositories to explore the need for the integration of Tor's PoW defense into the automatic creation process of the hidden service. You can follow them at the following links:
* Bitcoin Core: https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/issues/8002
* LND: https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/issues/28499
---
More info:
* https://blog.torproject.org/introducing-proof-of-work-defense-for-onion-services/
* https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/onion-services/onion-support/-/wikis/Documentation/PoW-FAQ
---
Enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 16:56:24
It turns out that Ubuntu Linux installations of Ubuntu 23.04, 22.04.3 LTS, and installs done since April 2023 that accepted the Snap version update haven't been following Ubuntu's own recommended security best practices for their security pocket configuration for packages.
A new Subiquity release [was issued](https://github.com/canonical/subiquity/releases/tag/23.09.1) to fix this problem while those on affected Ubuntu systems already installed are recommended to manually edit their `/etc/apt/sources.list` file.
If you didn't install MiniBolt recently, **you are affected by this bug**, and we need to fix that manually if not we want to install all since cero. Anyway, if you installed Minibolt recently, we recommend you review that.
Follow these easy steps to review and fix this:
* Edit the `sources-list` file:
```
sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list
```
* Search now for every line that includes '-security' (without quotes) (normally at the end of the file) and change the URL to --> http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu
~ > For example, from http://es.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu (or the extension corresponding to your country) to --> http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu
~> Real case, Spain location, **before fix**:
```
deb http://es.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security main restricted
# deb-src http://es.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security main restricted
deb http://es.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security universe
# deb-src http://es.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security universe
deb http://es.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security multiverse
# deb-src http://es.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security multiverse
```
**After fix:**
```
deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security main restricted
# deb-src http://es.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security main restricted
deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security universe
# deb-src http://es.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security universe
deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security multiverse
# deb-src http://es.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jammy-security multiverse
```
**Save and exit**
**Note:** If you have already these lines changed, you are not affected by this bug, and is not necessary to do anything. Simply exit the editor by doing Ctrl-X
* Finally, type the next command to refresh the repository pointers:
```
sudo apt update
```
* And optionally take the opportunity to update the system by doing:
```
sudo apt full-upgrade
```
More context:
* https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SecurityTeam/FAQ#What_repositories_and_pockets_should_I_use_to_make_sure_my_systems_are_up_to_date.3F
* https://bugs.launchpad.net/subiquity/+bug/2033977
* https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Security-Pocket-Issue
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 16:49:27
### **What's changed**
* New method for Bitcoin Core signature check, click ~ >[HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bitcoin/bitcoin/bitcoin-client#signature-check)< ~
* GitHub repo of Bitcoin Core release attestations (Guix), click ~ >[HERE](https://github.com/bitcoin-core/guix.sigs)< ~
---
**History:**
~ > PR that caused the broken and obsolescence of the old signature verification process, click ~ >[HERE](https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/26598)< ~
~ > New GitHub folder of Bitcoin Core repo that stores the signatures, click ~ >[HERE](https://github.com/bitcoin-core/guix.sigs/tree/main/builder-keys)< ~
---
Thanks to nostr:npub1gzuushllat7pet0ccv9yuhygvc8ldeyhrgxuwg744dn5khnpk3gs3ea5ds for building the command that made magic possible 🧙♂️🧡
---
Enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 16:40:01
### **Important notice to MiniBolt node runners:**
~ > It turns out that the I2P devs have opened an issue on the Bitcoin Core GitHub repo commenting that because they gave the option to enable the `notransit=true` parameter in the official documentation:
> [...] If you prefer not to relay any public I2P traffic and only allow I2P traffic from programs connecting through the SAM proxy, e.g. Bitcoin Core, you can set the no transit option to true [...] are having a heavy load on the I2P network since last December 19. Also comment that it is advisable to share as much bandwidth and transit tunnels as we can, to increase anonymity with coverage traffic, by contributing more to the I2p network than we consume.
So they ask that we deactivate that option that you use activated. With all this, he already updated the "Privacy" section by removing that setting.
The steps to delete this configuration once we have already configured it, are the following:
* With the "admin" user, stop i2pd:
```
sudo systemctl stop i2pd
```
* Comment line 93 with "#" at the beginning of it (notransit = true), save and exit
```
sudo nano /var/lib/i2pd/i2pd.conf --line numbers
```
* Start i2pd again:
```
sudo systemctl start i2pd
```
* And that's it, you could take a look at Bitcoin Core to see that it has detected i2pd running again after the reboot with:
```
tail --lines 500 -f /home/bitcoin/.bitcoin/debug.log
```
~ > If you don't see that I2P is up in Bitcoin Core after the restart, `sudo systemctl restart bitcoind` and look again at the logs of the same.
---
More info in the rollback commit, see ~> [HERE](https://github.com/twofaktor/minibolt/commit/99cae67a5150bb5b7deae3674cc958eb31c74a75) < ~
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 16:30:11
> Your MiniBolt is on a home local network, you want to expose it on the public Internet (clearnet) without exposing your public IP, without Firewall rules, without NAT port forwarding, without risk, easy and cheap?
---
Go to the bonus guide by clicking ~ >[HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/cloudflare-tunnel) <~
---
Enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 16:23:44
> Build your nostr relay step by step on your MiniBolt node! (**easily adaptable to other environment**)
No need to trust anyone else! Be sovereign!
~> Go to the bonus guide by clicking ~> [HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/nostr/nostr-relay)< ~
~> This guide includes a complete [extra section](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/nostr/nostr-relay#extras-optional) to cover the different processes for using nostr **as a user and relay operator**.
---
PS: The MiniBolt project has its FREE relay, be free to connect by adding to your favorite client the next address: `wss://relay.minibolt.info`
~> Let a review on [noStrudel](https://nostrudel.ninja/#/r/wss%3A%2F%2Frelay.minibolt.info) or [Coracle](https://coracle.social/relays/relay.minibolt.info) of your experience using it.
---
Remember, Nostr is freedom! Stay resilient! 💜 🛡️💪
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@ b17fccdf:b7211155
2025-01-21 16:15:51
### What's changed
A bonus guide to get a quick overview of the system status with the most relevant data about the services on the main guide.
-----------
#### ➕Additional extra sections (optional) to:
* [Show on login](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/system-overview#show-on-login-optional)
* [Get the channel.db size of an old LND bbolt database backend](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/system-overview#get-the-channel.db-size-of-an-old-lnd-bbolt-database-backend)
* [Use MobaXterm compatibility version](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/system-overview#use-the-mobaxterm-compatibility-version)
🔧 **GitHub PR related**: https://github.com/minibolt-guide/minibolt/pull/97
Σ **Dedicated GitHub repository**: https://github.com/minibolt-guide/system_overview
-----------
#### 🫂Acknowledgments
This is a fork of the [minibolt_info repository](https://github.com/rmnscb/minibolt_info), the main developer of this project is [rmnscb](https://github.com/rmnscb), a member of the MiniBolt community, all the merits go to him. Thank you for your contribution 🧡🫂
-----------
-> [CLICK HERE](https://minibolt.minibolt.info/bonus-guides/system/system-overview) <- to go to the bonus guide
-----------
Enjoy it MiniBolter! 💙
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@ c230edd3:8ad4a712
2025-01-22 23:52:14
To him who in the love of Nature holds
Communion with her visible forms, she speaks
A various language; for his gayer hours
She has a voice of gladness, and a smile
And eloquence of beauty, and she glides
Into his darker musings, with a mild
And healing sympathy, that steals away
Their sharpness, ere he is aware. When thoughts
Of the last bitter hour come like a blight
Over thy spirit, and sad images
Of the stern agony, and shroud, and pall,
And breathless darkness, and the narrow house,
Make thee to shudder, and grow sick at heart;—
Go forth, under the open sky, and list
To Nature’s teachings, while from all around—
Earth and her waters, and the depths of air—
Comes a still voice— Yet a few days, and thee
The all-beholding sun shall see no more
In all his course; nor yet in the cold ground,
Where thy pale form was laid, with many tears,
Nor in the embrace of ocean, shall exist
Thy image. Earth, that nourished thee, shall claim
Thy growth, to be resolved to earth again,
And, lost each human trace, surrendering up
Thine individual being, shalt thou go
To mix for ever with the elements,
To be a brother to the insensible rock
And to the sluggish clod, which the rude swain
Turns with his share, and treads upon. The oak
Shall send his roots abroad, and pierce thy mould.
Yet not to thine eternal resting-place
Shalt thou retire alone, nor couldst thou wish
Couch more magnificent. Thou shalt lie down
With patriarchs of the infant world—with kings,
The powerful of the earth—the wise, the good,
Fair forms, and hoary seers of ages past,
All in one mighty sepulchre. The hills
Rock-ribbed and ancient as the sun,—the vales
Stretching in pensive quietness between;
The venerable woods—rivers that move
In majesty, and the complaining brooks
That make the meadows green; and, poured round all,
Old Ocean’s gray and melancholy waste,—
Are but the solemn decorations all
Of the great tomb of man. The golden sun,
The planets, all the infinite host of heaven,
Are shining on the sad abodes of death,
Through the still lapse of ages. All that tread
The globe are but a handful to the tribes
That slumber in its bosom.—Take the wings
Of morning, pierce the Barcan wilderness,
Or lose thyself in the continuous woods
Where rolls the Oregon, and hears no sound,
Save his own dashings—yet the dead are there:
And millions in those solitudes, since first
The flight of years began, have laid them down
In their last sleep—the dead reign there alone.
So shalt thou rest, and what if thou withdraw
In silence from the living, and no friend
Take note of thy departure? All that breathe
Will share thy destiny. The gay will laugh
When thou art gone, the solemn brood of care
Plod on, and each one as before will chase
His favorite phantom; yet all these shall leave
Their mirth and their employments, and shall come
And make their bed with thee. As the long train
Of ages glide away, the sons of men,
The youth in life’s green spring, and he who goes
In the full strength of years, matron and maid,
The speechless babe, and the gray-headed man—
Shall one by one be gathered to thy side,
By those, who in their turn shall follow them.
So live, that when thy summons comes to join
The innumerable caravan, which moves
To that mysterious realm, where each shall take
His chamber in the silent halls of death,
Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night,
Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed
By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave,
Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.
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2025-01-24 23:21:05
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/862840