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@ 3bf0c63f:aefa459d
2023-11-01 15:06:52
Someone said some days ago in some NIP proposal discussion that we will run out of kind numbers because currently we're limited to 40000. Some weeks before someone else had complained that I had written somewhere that the kind number should be a `uint16`, which can only go up to 65536.
In the meantime, some people make NIP proposals that involve very different events, but that use just one kind number and differentiate events by adding `d` tags or by other tricks. That is justified in the name of _flexibility_: the idea is that by having a string in which people can write anything the protocol is automatically more flexible, extensible, powerful, magical.
But this is not true. Using strings to differentiate between what could have been differentiated by a number doesn't make anything more flexible, it just adds confusion and inefficiency. Take [NIP-58](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/58.md) for example. It's the NIP that defines **badge creation, award and acceptance**.
It makes sense for the badge creation to be _parameterized replaceable_ (kind 30009) and differentiated by the `d` tag, as each pubkey can create multiple badges, and it makes sense for the badge award to be a normal, non-replaceable event (kind 8), as badges can be awarded to many people and the awards never change. But it **doesn't** make sense that for each badge receiver to craft a list of badges they have accepted and want to display they have to use a _parameterized replaceable_ event (kind 30008) with a `d` tag set to `"profile_badges"`. Why this magical string?
I believe the idea was that people would be able to craft different badge lists. For example, they would use the `"profile_badges"` value for badges they want to display in their main profile, and some other value, for example, `"hidden_badges"` for badges they have accepted but don't want to display in their main profile, and `"rejected_badges"` for badges that they want to explicitly reject -- or something like that.
The idea makes sense, but does it really? We could have done the same with a kind 10007 meaning _profile badges_, kind 10008 meaning _hidden badges_ and kind 10009 meaning _rejected badges_. That would save disk space and bandwidth, it would make it easier for relays to index these events and, most importantly, it would make implementation simpler. In the world of `d` tags, every programmer that tries to implement creating these badge lists have to go to the NIP and hardcode the kind 30008, then look for the magical string that must be set at the `d` tag and write it, exactly like in the NIP, as a string, and add that as a tag to the event, the same is valid for when a client wants to support reading the tag lists. While in the multi-kind world you only need to hardcode one magical number. It's undeniable that `{"kinds": [10007]}` is a simpler filter than `{"kinds": [30009], "#d": ["profile_badges"]}`. You may say the differences are negligible, but I'm just trying to illustrate a principle.
I have the impression that in the minds of many programmers to be able to write a string gives them the impression that everything is more flexible and magical: "oh, I can write _anything_, while if the stuff is in kinds I would have to first get authorization from the NIP overlords". Maybe the NIP process can be improved, but ultimately this makes little difference. You can definitely write _anything_ in the `d` tag, but you can also write _anything_ in the `kind` field too, the actual requirement that exists, and that exists for both, is that others start using the exact same kind number or `d` string that you're using, and vice-versa, and there is no shortcut for that, you necessarily have to come to an agreement with others -- which is what the NIP process tries to facilitate.
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@ 89f93336:779b7582
2023-11-01 13:27:49
Over the weekend sport lovers over the world were blessed with amazing matches and event from the world of Boxing to Football and beyond. I will be reviewing some of the highlight of the weekend.
**TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU:** This fight was called the fight of the baddest man on the planet and it was for the lineal heavyweight champion of the world. This fight has a lot of history behind it because, Ngannou is a MMA fighter and challenged Fury who is the best heavyweight fighter in the world right now in a boxing fight. When the fight was made, everyone predicted Fury would easily defeat ngannou and even knock him out. On saturday Ngannou shocked the whole world with his performance, knocking Fury down in the third round and boxing with him till the last second. Fury won by split decision that almost everyone disagreed with the judges decision and said Ngannou wonn the fight.
The fight is Arguably the biggest boxing fight in decades, it brought together different celebrity like Ronaldo, Eminem, Kanye, e.t.c from different inndustry and country to watch the fight in Riyadh.
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[source](https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skysports.com%2Fboxing%2Fnews%2F12183%2F12995030%2Ftyson-fury-vs-francis-ngannou-former-ufc-heavyweight-champion-denied-astonishing-upset-win-in-non-title-clash&psig=AOvVaw2afsU3wJi1UPTfdcbIF08M&ust=1698931322305000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjhxqFwoTCLCMoMXyooIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD)
**BARCELONA VS REAL MADRID:** Another edition of the legendary El Classico was held on saturday, The match was a promising one, because this eason edition will be featuring young talented players and rivalry that will last a long time. Thebmatch didnt dissapoint, as Barcelona drew the first blood when Gundogan scored the first goal of the match in the early minutes of the game. Barcelona held on to the lead till the 70th minutes until the man of the moment Jude Bellingham scored a long rage golazo to level the score and bring Real Madrid back in the game. Bellingham was far from done until he scored the winning goal in the 94th minutes of the game, and helped Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at their home. Jude Bellingham amazing start to life in Real Madrid continues, and he has now scored 13 gaols and 3 assist in 13 gams for reaal madrid across all competition.
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[source](https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fbarcelona-real-madrid-live-stream-score-result-2023-b2437201.html&psig=AOvVaw2KFnhvvb3esgFVpzoM9T3F&ust=1698931419693000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjhxqFwoTCNCg4fbyooIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD)
**MANCHESTER UNITED VS MANCHESTER CITY:** The manchester derby is one of the most famous derby matches in the world, manchester united during sir Alex Ferguson era used to have the upper hand but the tides have turn now and Manchester city are now the favorites going into the manchester derby. The result was as expected on Sunday, manchester City thrashed manchester United 3 goals to nil, and dominating them from start till the final whistle, with ggoals from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.
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[source](https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reuters.com%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2Fhaaland-double-leads-city-3-0-win-over-united-manchester-derby-2023-10-29%2F&psig=AOvVaw0l0NPaxtwQ-ZC7Pf7QPlrW&ust=1698931519527000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjhxqFwoTCPDboaTzooIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD)
**Ballon D'or Ceremony:** The Ballon D'or ceremony for 2023 was held and different stars graced the occassion and there were different winners too. Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy for best under 21 player of the year. Erling Haaland won the Gerd Muller award for best goal scorer. Aitana Bonmati won the best women player of the year. Vinicius Junior won the socrates award. Emiliano Martinez won the Yashin award for best goallkeeper. manchester city and Barcelona won the best male and female club of the year respectively. Lionel Messi won the Male best player of the year.
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[source](https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eurosport.com%2Ffootball%2Fballon-d-or%2F2023%2Fballon-dor-2023-real-madrid-and-england-s-jude-bellingham-wins-kopa-trophy-at-paris-ceremony_sto9862056%2Fstory.shtml&psig=AOvVaw1dKBmVhMr6S5dYpkBqNy1M&ust=1698931063804000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjhxqFwoTCLC6nODxooIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD)
**Lionel Messi wins Eight Ballon D'or:** Lionel Messi wins his eight Ballon D'or trophy, this has caused a lot of controversies with different people saying he deerves it and some saying he doesnt deserve it, annd Erling Haaland was robbed after sscoring 56 goals and winning the treble in his first season at Manchester City and that messi winning the world cup wasnt enough to beat what Haaland accomplished. what do you think?
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[source](https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportingnews.com%2Fuk%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fballon-dor-2023-live-updates-winners-nominees-awards-results%2F2285efe776052fb67a0af89d&psig=AOvVaw1dKBmVhMr6S5dYpkBqNy1M&ust=1698931063804000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjhxqFwoTCLC6nODxooIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAI)
That wil be all for now, see yall next time.
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@ 5f8aff47:73a1037e
2023-11-01 05:03:45
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@ fea400be:c89b9d0a
2023-10-31 21:33:42
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@ 475226d4:ccf56e26
2023-10-31 17:14:16
**Blockchain: The Foundation of Transparency**
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**The Game of Satoshi: More Than Just a Treasure Hunt**
While the allure of winning a whole Bitcoin is undeniable, the game offers participants a unique opportunity to delve into the technical intricacies of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. It's an adventure that combines the thrill of discovery with the security and transparency of blockchain.
In our next blog post, we'll explore how "The Game of Satoshi" educates players about Bitcoin and empowers them to become informed advocates for the cryptocurrency movement. Stay tuned for more insights into this groundbreaking game.
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@ cce0989b:b497e608
2023-10-31 16:11:25
Being patient is hard.
It's hard to wait; it's frustrating, it's difficult, and it can even make us feel helpless, like we have no power over what happens next. What's the vibe of patience? Waiting in line at the doctor's office, waiting for difficult situations to change, waiting to see the results from your daily habits.
But there's a state very close to patience — one where you are still waiting for something to happen — that has a completely different emotional tone. It's the state of anticipation.
Anticipation is exciting. Something good is going to happen. There's joy just around the corner; it's going to be so wonderful when it finally arrives. You anticipate vacations, special events, and life milestones. As it turns out, research find that anticipation can sometimes be even more enjoyable than the event itself.
Here's something to try out today:
What would it look like if you waited with anticipation instead of patience?
If you were anticipating... you would be certain that good things were coming, so you'd feel excited and hopeful.
If you were anticipating... you would trust that changes were occurring, even if you couldn't see them quite yet.
If you were anticipating... you would enjoy the process of waiting rather than simply rushing to get to the end.
Wouldn't that be more so much enjoyable?
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@ 4044176c:b3f3c23c
2023-10-31 13:27:22
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Back in the beginning of the 21st century, when I studied for MBA at NYU Stern, one class I took was called Data Mining, which introduced many algorithms to “mine” the data, meaning to automatically find the meaning of the data for forecasts and decision making. The neural network was one of them, but it was far from the top choices because it was slow, required a lot of data to train, and, hence, had minimal use cases. Twenty years later, neural network algorithms have thrived as the cornerstones of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) due to the tremendous computational power that removed the fundamental obstacle and, in turn, led to the invention of more advanced algorithms and models.
With the fast advances in artificial neural networks and deep learning, AI has surpassed humans in certain areas. Many intriguing questions have arisen, such as how similar AI and the human brain are, what the future objective of AI is, and to what degree AI can replace human intelligence. In this article, I will start with the neural mechanisms of biological learning and how they have inspired AI. A better understanding of the history will help us grasp the fundamental difference between artificial neural networks and other machine learning models (e.g., support vector machines, decision trees, random forests). It was the learning features inspired by the brain that led to the recent breakthroughs of artificial neural networks, including convolution neural networks (CNN) for image recognition and large language models (LLM) for generative AI. I will then discuss the differences between human intelligence and AI and our perspective on the future direction of AI. What we expect to see next is that AI will continue to benefit from discoveries in the brain, and, equally important, AI can also help us better understand how the brain works. The continuous exchange of ideas will propel both neuroscience and AI to advance at a healthy, faster pace.
## Biological Learning
Learning is an essential feature of animal and human brains. When a baby is born, she has to learn almost everything from scratch, including recognizing faces, speaking, and walking, followed by many years of school education and training. How does learning happen in the brain?
Toward the end of the 19th century, Spanish neuroscientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal adopted a unique method (Golgi method) to stain neurons and discovered their particular shapes and connectivity patterns. Using his excellent artistic talent, Cajal made extensive detailed drawings of neural anatomies of major brain regions of many species. He identified each neuron has an axon and many dendrites like tree branches. Below is one of his drawings of the pigeon cerebellum. It shows two types of cells: two large Purkinje neurons on the top and four small granule cells at the bottom. Each neuron has the typical axon and dendrites. The axon of each granule cell lands on one of the rich dendrite branches of the Purkinje neurons. Because the Golgi method does not stain every cell in the brain, the eye-catching size of the Purkinje cell’s dendrites suggests that the cell receives hundreds or thousands of connections from granule cells in the cerebellum.
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Drawing of Purkinje cells (A) and granule cells (B) from the pigeon cerebellum. By Santiago Ramón y Cajal. Image source Wikipedia Commons.
Cajal confirmed that although those cells connect with each other, their cell membranes are not continuous. There is a tiny gap between an axon terminal and the connected dendrite, which is called the synapse. He also made some extraordinary drawings of complex neuronal connectivity in animal brains. Below is an example of the hippocampus, the brain region we know today responsible for short-term learning and memory. We can see that the cell bodies line up in layers. An axon traverses between the layers while intersecting with multiple dendrites and cell bodies. This drawing was among the first accurate portrayals of biological neural networks in the brain. His original investigations of the neuronal structure of the brain made him the father of modern neuroscience. Cajal and Golgi won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1906.
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Drawing of the neural circuitry of the rodent hippocampus. By Santiago Ramón y Cajal. Image source Wikipedia Commons
Neural communications require action potentials firing within a cell and neurotransmitters released in the synapses. An action potential, also called nerve impulse or spike, occurs when the electrical voltage potential of the neuronal cell membrane rapidly rises and falls. This depolarization causes adjacent call membrane locations to depolarize similarly so that it quickly propagates along an axon in milliseconds. When a spike reaches the axon end, the synapses release neural transmitters, the small molecules in the brain that act as messengers to communicate across neurons. When the post-synaptic neuron receives a sufficient amount of these neurotransmitters via its multiple dendrites, it fires its electrical pulses, which then travel down its axon toward the next connected cell via synapses in the same fashion.
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Image Source: Wikipedia Commons
A single neuron itself is an information processing system. Dendrites play a role in accepting and transmitting information from many sources, while the cell body integrates the signals and passes them via the axon to the next neuron. There are many variables at this level:
1. A neuron does not always fire when receiving information from its dendrites but only when the incoming signals reach the threshold.
2. Axons can transmit information between layers within the same brain area or travel to another region over a long distance (e.g., over 1m) in the nervous system.
3. The higher the frequency of action potentials, the more neurotransmitters an axon synapse will release, and the more likely the post-synaptic cell will fire.
However, just like any other cell in our body, a neuron is tiny (its cell body’s diameter is 4–100 micrometers), and the processing in a single neuron is limited. Another essential role of a neuron is to communicate within the network. The amount of information in transmission is not only related to a single cell’s firing frequency but also the number of cells firing simultaneously in the network.
In 1949, psychologist Donal O. Hebb gave the famous Hebb rules in his book “The Organization of Behavior: A Neuropsychological Theory”:
*When an axon of cell A is near enough to excite cell B and repeatedly or persistently takes part in firing it, some growth process or metabolic change takes place in one or both cells such that A’s efficiency, as one of the cells firing B, is increased.*
In simplified terms, Hebbian theory predicts that those cells that fire together have stronger biological connections, which explains associative learning in the brain. In 1966, Norwegian physiologist Terje Lømo discovered the “long-term potentiation,” which proved Hebb was right. Lømo stimulated input nerve fibers and recorded action potentials from post-synaptic cells in the hippocampus of an anesthetized rabbit. After collecting the baseline with single pulse stimuli, he delivered a high-frequency train of stimuli and observed the enhanced responses that could last more than 10 hours. It was the first demonstration that the recent history of neuronal activities could modify the strength of connections between brain cells. Since then, neuroscience in learning and memory has bloomed. Scientists use various animal models to study the long-term potentiation in different brain regions, from behavior to cellular and molecular levels. Neuroscientist Eric Kandel developed a simple animal model of Aplysia. He and his lab studied thoroughly the electrical, chemical, and molecular changes in synapses after various types of long-term potentiation associated with Aplysia’s learning behaviors. With his lifelong achievements, Eric Kandel won the Nobel Prize in 2000.
Today’s advances in other Neuroscience disciplines also suggest different types of neural plasticity, likely involving cell growth or new cell generation. In other words, Hebb’s rule may be one of many mechanisms underlying learning in the brain. Neuroscience still has a long way to go to identify and understand the other learning mechanisms.
## Artificial Neural Network
In 1943, neurophysiologist Warren McCulloch and logician Alter Pitts collaboratively proposed the first mathematical neural network model consisting of artificial neurons, each with one or more binary inputs (mimicking dendrites) and one binary output (mimicking axon). The network of these interconnected artificial neurons could then compute any rules of logic. The model, however, did not have any features to learn.
In 1958, psychologist Frank Rosenblatt invented the first artificial neural network (ANN) called Perceptron. It had two layers of artificial neurons: the input and the output. Frank remarkably adopted the Hebb rules such that the network adjusted the connection weights during training until outcomes were as expected in the training data. This feature enabled the neural network to learn anything without pre-defined rules, depending only on the example results provided in the training data. It was a revolutionary moment in ANN history, as, for the first time, a computer could learn as a biological brain does to solve a problem without specific rules or instructions.
Two breakthroughs occurred afterward that made ANN genuinely take off. One was to add one or more internal hidden layers between input and output layers, allowing deep learning algorithms to extract higher-level features from the raw input progressively. Second, the weight adjustments were optimized significantly using back-propagation techniques. Hidden layers also have biological counterparts. For example, the neocortex has six cellular layers. The hippocampus has three layers, as shown in the original Cajal drawing. Armed with the powerful computing powers supported by the modern infrastructure and big data out of years of capturing and accumulation, ANN with deep learning has been significantly scaled up with more hidden layers and adjustable connections to solve more complex tasks.
## Biological Neural Network vs. Artificial Neural Network
With the fast progress of AI using ANN and deep learning, many questions have been raised about AI’s future and its intriguing relationship with humans. Given the similarities between the biological and artificial neural networks we have discussed above, let’s look into the differences between the two.
1. We still know little about how the brain works
With the immense strides made in AI in the last decade, we now enter an era in which AI may also inspire neuroscientists on the inner workings of the brain. Because the brain is the organ for thinking and driving behaviors, studying it in awake, behaving animals and humans is exceptionally challenging. Artificial neural networks allow scientists to hypothesize, model, and design future experiments for their neuroscientific research. In addition, AI researchers and neuroscientists could collaborate to simulate the neural network’s emerging behaviors on a computer by integrating cellular and even molecular findings from the brain.
In other words, not only does AI get inspiration from neural biology, but neuroscientists can also get inspiration from progress in AI. For example, back-propagation is a mathematical model that has critically enhanced the performance of ANNs to near or above the human level. However, there has been no evidence supporting its existence in the brain, and both neuroscientists and artificial intelligence researchers are actively searching for the biological version.
2. AI is managed by humans
Although AI can learn itself generically without engineer-controlled rules or equations, AI models are highly dependent on the quality of input data and especially on the training data. Engineers and data scientists must also understand the data well to make the training effective and results trustworthy. Given this, the models are passive and rely on human-curated training. The AI systems have been designed to perform specific tasks more efficiently or accurately than humans, particularly in vision, predictive analytics, robotics, natural language processing (NLP), and national language understanding (NLU).
In contrast, humans can learn almost anything with much less and worse data. They interact with their environments to gain information and are good at leveraging context. Furthermore, humans can reason seamlessly in non-defined concept spaces and are good at reasoning with uncertainty when gathering enough information during a given period is impossible.
3. Human intelligence and artificial intelligence are fundamentally different
Human intelligence relies on biological constructs and is shaped by millions of years of evolution and thousands of years of human culture. It is complex and multifaceted and encompasses many cognitive and emotional capabilities. The human mind appears to be a highly integrated system that can interactively gather information, make decisions with feelings, communicate using languages, and take actions at the same time. On the other hand, we are all bothered by our seemingly inevitable cognitive biases and unreliable memories that seem to be the “bugs” of the superb evolutional design.
On the contrary, AI is built in software and executed on computer hardware, with the ability to perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as learning, pattern recognition, problem-solving, and decision-making. Although the human brain inspires fundamental principles, engineers and data scientists have implemented artificial neural networks using algorithms and mathematical models. Given this, AI gives specific, detailed, repeatable, and scalable results that are challenging for humans to achieve. These are precisely the features to automate and improve the efficiency of human efforts and complement the human constraints.
## Conclusions
As birds inspired us to build airplanes to fly, the artificial neural network was successful due to the inspiration from the brain’s neural structure. Because the foundational material is fundamentally different, we never expect AI to replicate the human brain directly; instead, we expect it to be another type of intelligence with its own design and strength that can help humans solve specific problems.
In addition, the brain is a highly complex biological system. The experimental approaches to studying neural mechanisms underlying human behaviors and cognitions are relatively limited. AI can become a powerful tool to offer ideas and support evidence for understanding the brain’s inner workings. This mutual inspiration from each other to boost both fields to grow should be what we will see in the coming decade.
By:Stephanie Shen
Link:https://towardsdatascience.com/from-biological-learning-to-artificial-neural-network-whats-next-c8cf0d351af5
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@ 11be7dbc:82a5f8e9
2023-10-31 10:04:21
Cryptocurrencies were born out of a vision for a decentralized and borderless financial system that would empower individuals, provide financial freedom, and serve as a medium of exchange. However, in recent years, we have witnessed a significant transformation in the crypto landscape, driven by the emergence of stablecoins with smart contracts. These innovations have shifted the focus of the crypto community from ideals of decentralization and freedom to a more profit-oriented mentality, where cryptocurrencies are seen as tools for saving and investment rather than their original purpose as a means of payment.
**Stablecoins and Smart Contracts..**
Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging them to a reserve asset, often a fiat currency like the US Dollar. Smart contracts, on the other hand, are self-executing contracts with predefined rules and conditions. When combined, they enable a wide range of financial applications, from decentralized finance (DeFi) to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), all within the blockchain ecosystem. These innovations have proven to be lucrative, leading many to consider cryptocurrencies as a means to accumulate wealth.
**Changing Priorities**
The crypto community has evolved from the early days of Bitcoin, where the primary focus was on decentralization and financial independence. People were drawn to cryptocurrencies as a medium of exchange that transcended the control of traditional financial institutions. However, with the introduction of stablecoins and smart contracts, the priorities have shifted:
* Investment and Savings: Stablecoins like USDC and USDT have become popular choices for individuals looking to protect their wealth from inflation and generate passive income through DeFi protocols. Cryptocurrencies are increasingly viewed as assets for long-term financial security.
* Yield Farming and Speculation: DeFi platforms offer high returns for providing liquidity and yield farming, encouraging users to speculate on the value of various tokens. This has led to a culture of chasing profits rather than embracing the core principles of decentralization.
* NFT Craze: Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have gained immense popularity, with many people considering them as investment opportunities rather than digital collectibles or art.
* Eroding Original Purpose: The original vision of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment and a tool for financial inclusion has taken a backseat to the desire for financial gain.
**The Dark Side of the Crypto Boom**
The shift towards wealth accumulation and the pursuit of riches has its downsides. While stablecoins and smart contracts offer incredible opportunities, they also present risks, such as market manipulation, scams, and regulatory concerns. Moreover, the relentless pursuit of profit can overshadow the underlying principles of decentralization and financial empowerment that led to the creation of cryptocurrencies in the first place.
**The Hidden Hand of Greed**
As the crypto community becomes increasingly focused on amassing wealth, many individuals may become blinded by the allure of quick riches. The desire for profit can lead people to ignore the hidden hand that may manipulate the market for the benefit of a few. Greed can drive individuals to make irrational decisions and investments, often resulting in substantial financial losses.
**Preserving the Principles of Decentralization**
It is crucial to prevent the destruction of PoW blockchains and preserve the principle of decentralization. As the crypto world evolves, we must remember the core values that made it unique in the first place. Decentralization should remain at the heart of our approach to cryptocurrencies.
It's important to remember true human values. Constantly maintain concentration and avoid laid traps, so as not to create precedents for rude interference from various kinds of centralized structures under the pretext of the need to introduce regulation and control.
Cryptocurrencies were created to provide individuals with the means to connect, transact, and build a more inclusive and decentralized financial system. As we navigate the ever-changing crypto landscape, it's important not to lose sight of the true human values that transcend wealth accumulation. Building a better world and empowering individuals through financial freedom should remain at the forefront of our collective vision.
**In conclusion:** While stablecoins and smart contracts offer exciting possibilities for wealth accumulation, we must strike a balance between pursuing financial success and preserving the core principles of decentralization and inclusivity. The world should not be blindly chasing artificially created value but should reflect on the true human values that cryptocurrencies were initially meant to uphold.
Stay with us... C¥kuza
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@ b17c5987:85d68928
2023-10-31 08:46:06
The acceleration in tuition costs in the past 30 years has a surprisingly simple origin, mostly stemming from Title IV of the [Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993](https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/2264):
> **Title IV: Student Loan ERISA Provisions — Subtitle A: Direct Student Loan Provisions** — Student LoanReform Act of 1993 — Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to replace the Federal Family Education Loan Program, under which loans made by private lenders are guaranteed by the Government with a Federal Direct Student Loan Program, to be partially phased in over a five-year transition period.
Up until 1993, the federal government merely **guaranteed/backed** student loans that **private** lenders gave. This meant that only in the case of someone defaulting on their loan would the government be on the hook, stepping in and paying the college what’s owed.
This amendment completely overhauled that system, making it so that for the vast majority of student loans, the federal government directly made the loans to students. More specifically, the federal government pays the universities/colleges up front, and the student then owes the government that money.
This represented a large shift in the alignment of incentives. When the loans come from the federal gov, there’s much less pressure on schools to compete on price. This is especially true since “increasing max student loan size => making college more accessible to everyone” is a political argument that both major parties benefit from in terms of optics.
![](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/0*QlKxAWS9lqmFflvy.jpg)
Unsurprisingly, this decision lead to exactly what the [Bennett Hypothesis](https://web.archive.org/web/20230728215238/https://www.nytimes.com/1987/02/18/opinion/our-greedy-colleges.html) predicted in 1987, that “colleges will raise tuition when financial aid is increased” in order to capture as much of that government money as possible.
In essence, the feds handed colleges a blank check, and the result is just as expected for a decision like that.
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The question then becomes a matter of how we fix this without diminishing access to a college education. In my personal view, the feds should handle student loans t**he same way they handle medicaid/medicare reimbursement.**
To elaborate on that analogy, hospitals/medical practices can only be reimbursed by medicaid/medicare up to a certain predetermined amount that the government calculates based on what those procedures generally cost to administer.
Given that the **vast majority of universities are non-profit**, the government can determine what it reasonably costs to operate a school and have enough extra for needed expansion, while factoring in some sort of adjustment/multiplier for differing costs of operation/salaries depending on location.
In other words, the feds have the leverage here, and should say “this is what we estimate it costs per student per year to run your school, so this is the maximum in student loans that we will provide”. The schools would still be free to charge more than that amount if they want, but it will be up to them to figure out how they plan to get that extra amount.
Close to [70% of college students](https://ticas.org/files/pub_files/qf_about_student_debt.pdf) attend using federal student loans, so schools would have no choice but to adjust their tuition to match that maximum, or risk losing a large chunk of revenue.
As with many things, it seems the optimal strategy to solve this would involve several initiatives, rather than just one holy grail. Coupled with this regulation on max tuition, making all state universities tuition-free (totally tax-funded) would do a great deal in adding more price competition, especially considering about [80% of American college students](https://web.archive.org/web/20120416060750/http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/college_guide/blog/can_we_make_college_cheaper.php) attend public institutions.
Here’s hoping that our elected officials finally focus on this underlying cause!
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2023-10-31 04:49:46
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@ 81870f53:29bef6a6
2023-10-30 23:09:36
日本の人口は、1990年代半ばから減少に転じ、2023年には1億2494万人と、ピーク時の2004年に比べて約2500万人減少した。この人口減少は、出生率の低下と平均寿命の延長が主な原因である。
2050年の人口統計の見通し
国立社会保障・人口問題研究所の推計によると、2050年の日本の人口は約9515万人になると予想されている。これは、2023年の人口の約7割に相当する。
年齢別に見ると、2050年には65歳以上の高齢者が約3990万人となり、総人口に占める割合は約42%に達する。一方、15~64歳の生産年齢人口は約5525万人となり、総人口に占める割合は約58%となる。
日本の人口は毎年どれくらい減るのか
日本の人口は、毎年約70万人減少している。これは、出生率の低下と死亡率の増加が主な原因である。
出生率は、1974年に2.05を記録した後、一貫して低下しており、2022年には1.35となった。死亡率は、平均寿命の延長に伴い上昇しており、2022年には1.57となった。
人口減少がもたらす影響
人口減少は、日本の社会経済に様々な影響を及ぼすと考えられている。
労働力不足
生産年齢人口の減少は、労働力不足につながる。労働力不足は、経済成長の鈍化や、社会保障制度の維持に支障をきたす可能性がある。
社会保障費の増加
高齢者の増加は、社会保障費の増加につながる。社会保障費の増加は、国の財政を圧迫する可能性がある。
地域の衰退
人口減少は、地方の衰退につながる可能性がある。地方では、人口減少に伴い、産業の衰退や、公共サービスの縮小が懸念されている。
人口減少は、日本にとって深刻な問題である。政府は、少子化対策や、高齢化社会への対応を強化し、人口減少のマイナス影響を最小限に抑えることが求められている。
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@ 2edbcea6:40558884
2023-10-30 14:06:48
Happy Sunday #Nostr !
Here’s your #NostrTechWeekly newsletter brought to you by nostr:npub19mduaf5569jx9xz555jcx3v06mvktvtpu0zgk47n4lcpjsz43zzqhj6vzk written by nostr:npub1r3fwhjpx2njy87f9qxmapjn9neutwh7aeww95e03drkfg45cey4qgl7ex2
The #NostrTechWeekly is a weekly newsletter focused on the more technical happenings in the nostr-verse.
Let’s dive in!
## Recent Upgrades to Nostr (AKA [NIPs](https://nostr.com/the-protocol/nips))
#### 1) (Proposed) [NIP 96: File Storage Integration](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/547)
As a reminder NIP 96 proposes a standard way for third party service providers to offer file storage for Nostr users. Standardization allows files to stay off relays but still be relatively cross compatible if users want to have files attached to notes show up in any Nostr client. It was initially implemented a few weeks ago with the Nostur and Coracle clients utilizing the open source Nostrcheck server by nostr:npub138s5hey76qrnm2pmv7p8nnffhfddsm8sqzm285dyc0wy4f8a6qkqtzx624
NIP 96 seems to be getting momentum; now the Nostur client has added integrated nostr.build file storage in a NIP 96 compatible way giving users more options! I hope it gets merged soon 💪
#### 2) (Proposed) Update to [NIP 72: Community Posts](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/753)
This proposed update to Moderated Communities would allow clients to support using event kinds other than 1. Right now, posting on moderated communities (akin to subreddits) makes it so that all posts show up without context on most Nostr clients. Kind 1 events are like tweets, but posts in moderated communities are posted in a context that’s missing on clients like Damus or Amethyst.
This proposal would encourage moderated communities to publish using a different set of event kinds so the posts only show up in clients intended for moderated communities. It continues to gain momentum. nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 opened and closed a proposed change similar to this as this newsletter was being written, and instead threw some support onto this proposal.
This change would be reverse compatible with current Moderated Communities but still allow for cleaner feeds on clients based on their intended content focus.
Author: [vivganes](https://github.com/vivganes)
## Notable Projects
#### [Zapple Pay’s lightning-based subscriptions](https://w3.do/_SDe46Ih) ♻️
The team at Mutiny Wallet’s work on Zapple Pay has helped keep the flow of zaps unblocked since Apple’s capricious decisions to force Damus to disable Zaps. Now they’ve introduced “auto zapping” which is the ability to set up recurring payments (like subscriptions) in a self-sovereign way.
Zaps are great to show support, lightning-gated content is going to be helpful for content creators too, but unlocking subscriptions can truly help content creators make a living on Nostr denominated in the hardest money on Earth. This could be game changing as we’ll discuss later 😉
Authors: nostr:npub1u8lnhlw5usp3t9vmpz60ejpyt649z33hu82wc2hpv6m5xdqmuxhs46turz nostr:npub1t0nyg64g5vwprva52wlcmt7fkdr07v5dr7s35raq9g0xgc0k4xcsedjgqv & Paul Miller
#### [Highlighter 2.0](https://w3.do/smrxRpy1) 📝
If you’re unfamiliar Highlighter is “A nostr client for your most valuable information. Your reading. Your notes. Your thoughts. A place to discover thoughtful, timeless content.” and
nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft continues to improve it rapidly.
This latest release improves many aspects, mostly focused on making it THE best way to read, highlight, label, and save content that’s meaningful to you.
On top of that nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft has been improving the ability to make money as a content creator via an integration to “subscribe” to support Nostr content creators like you would on Patreon, as well as split zaps for content published via Highlighter.
If you’re not at least using Highlighter to discover content, you’re missing out. In my experience It is the highest concentration of content created by deep thinkers on the internet.
## Latest conversations: Nostr adoption via content creators
Nostr’s main feature right now is that it is freedom tech. So far that hasn’t been enough of a draw for mass Nostr adoption.
We can keep building existing apps on Nostr but we’ll need something truly differentiated for people to rip and replace their content consumption habits with the ones run on Nostr.
We have some unique offerings (beyond censorship resistance) in emerging tech like Highlighter, DVMs, and Zaps. Based on what we’ve seen this week, I believe the next million monthly active users will be driven by content creators moving to Nostr.
![Rita knows that content creators should embrace the Nostr](https://i.nostr.build/m4oK.png)
#### Helping creators make money
Creators tend to flock to where they can make the most money. This is true of content creators and creators of software.
The fact that Apple apps make far more money than Android ones (despite Android dominating the smartphone market) explains why there are so many iPhone only apps.
Video creators and streamers move between Youtube and Twitch based on who is going to offer them the better income (viewership * take home rate).
If we can provide platforms where creators get to keep more of their money, it could be a game changer.
#### Locked into platforms
Content platforms provide two things: audience aggregation and payment aggregation.
*Payments:* The revenue per view of a youtube video is calculable and theoretically Youtube could pay creators their cut of the revenue per view. That isn’t practical because of transaction fees, they’d be larger than the actual transaction.
That’s why platforms serve as payment aggregators between the advertisers, themselves and the creators; settling accounts on a regular basis in amounts that make sense given the payments infrastructure available to them (credit cards and ACH).
*Audience aggregation:* Audiences go where creators are, but creators go where their audience is; the relationship is complicated. Sometimes individual creators have enough power to make or break a platform, but for platforms as big as Youtube that becomes much harder.
Take the example of Spotify and Joe Rogan. That move was worth it in terms of cash for Rogan, and it put Spotify on the map as a podcasting platform. It didn’t really hurt Youtube a whole lot.
The main advantage of using a content platform like Youtube, TikTok, etc is that the audience is there, you “just” need to capture them. The trade off is that you have very little power to set your price.
*Audience non-portability:* If a creator decides to switch from Youtube to Twitch, their followers don’t automatically port over. Creators with strong followings have an ok time when switching but not everyone has that luxury.
This leads to a power imbalance between creators and platforms. Platforms can strike down any creator they want; even though, without creators, these platforms would be nothing. In the absence of a better solution we’re stuck in this disadvantageous equilibrium.
#### Freeing creators with Nostr and Bitcoin
If Nostr + Bitcoin could offer creators ready-to-go solutions that would let creators keep significantly more of their revenue. It just has to be a big enough difference that people make the switch even when Bitcoin and Nostr are unfamiliar to them.
The magic combo of capabilities on Nostr would be:
Nostr-based versions of all the usual apps for content consumption, as long as they’re high enough quality to not deter users.
Content management tools that are familiar and quality enough for content creators. This would need to include robust file storage and streaming for content (text, video, audio, etc)
Payment infrastructure in the apps (via Lightning) that have low fees and support the structures that are relevant for the content type (pay per article, pay per view, streaming sats as you listen, subscriptions, etc)
Lowest-common-denominator Nostr onboarding. Imagine an end-to-end encrypted Nostr key custodian, so users that are intimidated by keypairs could have a familiar login with email and password.
In this world, new Nostr users that were asked to join by their favorite creator may never interact with the most common clients on Nostr today. They may set up a Nostr user via some “Login with Nostr” solution and then they only interact with the Nostr versions of Twitch, Youtube, Substack, etc.
If the switch is painless for users and creators and the creators make more money, it’s a no-brainer for creators to try out. If it works for them, more will come.
Taylor Swift and Grimes are good people to aim for. Both have enough autonomy to experiment with any platform they want, and both have fought to maximize artists’ take home pay. Can you imagine if we could get every Swiftie on Nostr’s version of Spotify?
#### Why hasn’t this happened yet?
This sounds like “value for value” right? Many talented builders and creators have attempted to crack the “value for value” nut, but something hasn’t clicked yet for mass adoption. The missing link, in my opinion, is the lack of audience portability and how that affects payments.
Value for value (streaming sats for podcasts, or paying to unlock one article at a time) requires some storage of *who* bought access to the content. Otherwise if you switch devices the content platform won’t know you already purchased access. Without Nostr that means signing up for that particular content app and it’s a high bar to start paying for content.
With Nostr, you can login using your Nostr keys and purchase access on any Nostr-based app, using any Lightning wallet, and that access can be attached to your Nostr pub key. It lowers the barrier for users to start paying, which means content creators capture more value.
For some kinds of content, I think all the legos are there for a creator-friendly platforms. With the recent Mutiny wallet announcement of lightning-based subscriptions, there’s no reason not to build a Nostr-based Patreon or Substack. I’ve also seen some work on ways to Zap to unlock content, making the dream of “pay per article” possible.
The last piece missing for a truly seamless on-ramp would be one of these end-to-end encrypted Nostr key custodians. That way clients could offer a “login with Nostr” button and lower the barrier for new users even further.
#### The race to zero take rate
Nostr naturally combats monopolies (at least for clients at this point). The reason that platforms like Youtube and Twitch have a 20-60% take rate is because they’re monopolistic. They sit on their thrones because no one has yet solved the issue of audience aggregation and portability. Nostr breaks that model.
Once creators use Nostr-based platforms, they can switch at nearly no cost. The content is theirs, and the followers are universal, so they can move to a different platform that has a lower take rate without risking their income. They don’t even have to switch platforms at all if their content is stored and unlocked via events on the Nostr Relays themselves, since those are universal across all Nostr clients.
Ideally there would be third parties that host big files (PDFs, Videos, Audio, etc) which creators pay directly. Then these content clients are simply user interfaces for users to upload and consume content. Hell, even logging in is solved by the Nostr protocol itself, and maybe another third-party login provider). The scope of what these platforms need to build and maintain is small; running them will be pretty cheap compared to running Youtube or Patreon.
At first there may be only a few Nostr-based apps because there will be some economies of scale, but over time competition will kick off a race to the bottom. Clients will eventually *only* be able to demand a take rate that covers operating their business (build the app, maybe offering the file hosting/streaming infrastructure, etc).
#### What a future
In this future, platforms have less ability to coerce creators and take their income. Platforms will have a hell of time censoring content creators. Users will get more choice on their experience and their algorithms when consuming content. And the adoption of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange would explode.
It feels like we’re on the cusp of something incredible in the Nostr-verse.
## Until next time 🫡
If you want to see something highlighted, if we missed anything, or if you’re building something we didn’t post about, let us know. DMs welcome at nostr:npub19mduaf5569jx9xz555jcx3v06mvktvtpu0zgk47n4lcpjsz43zzqhj6vzk
Stay Classy, Nostr.
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@ d266da53:7224d834
2023-10-30 08:25:06
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Let’s be honest: whenever people discuss matters related to the blockchain or web3, their minds immediately gravitate toward cryptocurrencies. However, it is the complex digital infrastructure pervading these assets that is actually transforming how we do things in everyday life. Take food safety, for instance. When we go to a store and pick up a pack of organic strawberries, we’re often left wondering if they’re genuinely organic.
You might also like:
[Cryptocurrency awareness vs knowledge: To educate to empower | Opinion
](https://crypto.news/cryptocurrency-awareness-vs-knowledge-to-educate-to-empower-opinion/)
Thanks to the power of the blockchain, it is possible to scan a QR code and voila! The entire life cycle of the pack—from where it was grown, how it traveled, and so on—can be seen with the touch of a screen. Similarly, in healthcare, the medical records of most people are all over the place. Blockchain, in this regard, can be the missing link that brings all of one’s data together in a secure, transparent manner.
And it’s not just these sectors; we’re talking energy, governance, royalty management, you name it, web3 has the potential to transform a whole host of digital paradigms. So, while cryptocurrencies are doing their thing, it’s best not to lose sight of blockchain’s true potential.
## The skepticism surrounding web3: Unfounded or not?
Despite the use cases outlined above, issues of volatility, hacks, and scams currently pervading the web3 sector have resulted in people writing off the industry—thanks to its close ties with digital assets. To this point, a sizable $3.8 billion was lost to cryptocurrency hacks last year, which is 15% up on 2021 ($3.3 billion) and dramatically up on the $0.5 billion stolen in 2020.
![image](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/MpnJ6XBOoRhJgXqiZWCMh-kY9O0Dr3S5SYl7kecGgVnPFQuKw5SwQKEpjP_8Qtxx543UXPToXc8NAUTlHRhJaVSQ4eIU4M8r-yxZDDe5fjTCd7aRJ0Jxljc71D5jCldX8kGF3X-oDnLWiDxoNIgkXnw)
Crypto hacks, 2016 – 2022 | Source: Chainalysis
However, dismissing web3 based on its association with crypto alone is a mistake because its scope extends well beyond the realm of financial transactions. Web3 seeks to decentralize the internet, making it more secure, transparent, and user-centric. Its applications are far-ranging and extend into areas like secure voting systems, transparent supply chains, and even tamper-proof academic credentials.
As per a study by UC Berkeley, the influence of blockchain is already being felt across the board. For example, financial giants like Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase have deployed smart contract systems to streamline payments, loans, cross-border transfers, etc. Within the realm of agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and major companies like Walmart and Nestlé are using blockchain to fortify their food supply chains, boosting consumer confidence.
Similarly, retailers such as Home Depot and Target are implementing blockchain in their logistics to resolve vendor disputes and verify product authenticity, while companies in the supply chain sector, including Ford, UPS, and FedEx, are utilizing the technology to trace components from production to delivery, aiding in sustainability and food safety.
## User experience is the key to increased adoption
Web3 is fundamentally about shaking up the status quo, right? It’s all putting the power back into the hands of the people, whether we’re talking finance, healthcare, or data storage. But there’s one major bottleneck—there’s no “Help Desk” to call, no tech guru to bail you out in case of an emergency. Therefore, if web3 is going to be the next iteration of the World Wide Web, it’s got to be as user-friendly as scrolling through your social media feed.
![image](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/hW4DXH_c2ufbhcK0OODPjkr_3HlCvtmBHRtTkl3mh8pqUPbZyQ5eS5YEOxxAWSE9qVbDlHP4NFcIN_DaZcAKBvoGeGiTwuAMyRfUx5EPe_wHpe0gakqApXYe5QBblF8dOpWGBcCZrdGpyiST1d7RW98)
Evolution of web | Source: European Commission
To elaborate, the user interface and overall experience one has while browsing these apps has to be impeccable. If someone dives into web3 and bumps into apps that feel like they’re from the 2010s, i.e. buggy, clunky, or just plain confusing, they’re going to have second doubts and maybe never give the technology a fair chance.
There is also a lot of data that suggests this as well. For example, studies show that 94% of all first impressions are tied to how an app looks and feels. Therefore, it is imperative that web3 devs step up their games and focus on providing the best possible experience. The design has to be sleek, intuitive, and attractive. Users should feel at home while also getting a taste of what makes web3 revolutionary. It’s a fine line, but that’s the challenge at hand.
Moreover, let’s not forget the “why switch?” question. Forget about the regulatory drama and the shaky exchanges for a moment. If web3 apps don’t come across as easier or at least as convenient as what people are already using, why would they make the jump in the first place? Therefore, improving the user experience of dapps isn’t just a “nice-to-have” feature; it’s mission-critical. And it starts and ends with UI/UX.
This is where innovations like Koris come into play. This first-of-a-kind operating system is designed specifically for decentralized autonomous companies (DACs)—a specific dapp implementation where an entity has no central leadership—allowing them to deliver a highly streamlined user experience governance and operations-wise.
## The future is decentralized
For the average person who’s not well-versed in blockchain technology, the web3 landscape can be a labyrinth of confusing terminologies, complex processes, and counterintuitive interfaces. Whether it’s the daunting task of setting up a digital wallet, understanding how to manage private keys, or even just navigating through a decentralized application (dapp), the UX of most dapps in the market today often leaves much to be desired.
This complexity acts as a barrier to entry, discouraging people from fully engaging with web3 platforms. It’s like having a revolutionary new type of car that’s incredibly fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly but requires the driver to understand the intricacies of automotive engineering just to start the engine. The result? Most people stick to their old gas-guzzlers because they’re easier to operate.
Therefore, if web3 is to reach its full potential and achieve widespread adoption, it’s imperative that developers and designers prioritize UX. Simplifying the onboarding process, making interfaces more intuitive, and providing clear instructions and support can go a long way in making web3 accessible to everyone, not just the tech-savvy.
By:Elena Sinelnikova
Link:https://crypto.news/beyond-the-hype-web3-is-in-dire-need-of-a-rebrand-opinion/
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2023-10-29 11:23:10
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As the convergence of the most exciting entertainment experiences in Tokyo, Shibuya is a popular entertainment destination for many young people and tourists alike in Japan. If the whole of Tokyo exudes the beauty of a developed metropolis, Shibuya is the most energetic place of the capital of the land of the rising sun. In the following article, we will share with you some details about this place!
- Tokyo street food blog — 17+ best street food in Tokyo & must eat food in Tokyo
- Tokyo itinerary 3 days — How to spend 3 days in Tokyo & what to do in Tokyo in 3 days?
- Tokyo travel blog — The fullest Tokyo travel guide for first time visiting Tokyo
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/30/shibuya-tokyo-crossing-1068x712.webp)
Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Shibuya is a crowded area in Tokyo | shibuya travel blog
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/01/Shibuya-109-fashion.jpg)
Lovely street fashion | shibuya travel blog
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/01/Shibuya-Niku-Yokocho-1068x1068.jpeg)
Shibuya Niku Yokocho | shibuya travel blog
So, is Shibuya worth visiting, what to do in Shibuya and how to plan a budget trip to Shibuya for the first-time perfectly? Let’s check out our Shibuya travel blog (Shibuya blog) with the fullest Shibuya travel guide (Shibuya guide, guide to Shibuya) from how to go to Shibuya, best places to visit, best time to come, what to eat as well as things to do in Shibuya to help you maximize your trip as follows! So please scroll down to read more!
## Shibuya – The place where the lights never turn off in Tokyo (#shibuya travel blog)
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/25/shibuya-tokyo.jpg)
The sleepless streets of Shibuya, Tokyo. | shibuya travel blog
Shibuya is the busiest area in Tokyo with a total population of up to 200,000 people and an area of up to 15.11 square kilometers. Referring to Shibuya, people will immediately think of crowded street corners and crowded shops.
Not only a shopping center, it is also an entertainment center frequented by many Japanese teenagers. Coming here, you will quickly feel the lively atmosphere in one of the world’s largest Shibuya Avenue and its famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing that can accommodate 2500 people crossing at the same time, vibrant music playing all day long, the culture Otaku flourished.
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/01/tokyo-shibuya-station-28844-1.jpg)Outside Shibuya station | shibuya travel blog
Hearing this, you’ve already known that Shibuya has a lot of interesting activities and experiences, right! Let’s explore with us some Shibuya’s top things to do that you can’t miss for the journey to Tokyo’s most crowded place!
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/shibuya-2.webp)
This is a place to visit and entertain favored by many tourists.@Unsplash | shibuya travel blog
Shibuya Niku Yokocho
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/01/Shibuya-Niku-Yokocho-4.jpg)
Shibuya is one of the best neighborhoods in tokyo for tourists | shibuya travel blog
## When is the best time to visit Shibuya? (#shibuya blog)
You can travel to Shibuya when Japan enters spring or autumn, ie March-May or October-November. These are the two times when the weather in Japan, especially in Tokyo, is relatively cool, with little rain, so it is very suitable for sightseeing, shopping and experiencing activities in Shibuya.
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/shibuya-3.webp)
Spring and autumn are two ideal times to visit Shibuya.@Unsplash | shibuya travel blog
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/01/shibuya-crossing-tokyo-1068x1068.jpeg)
Reading book and watch passersby
## Where to go & what to do in Shibuya? (#shibuya travel guide)
As one of the most bustling areas in Tokyo, Shibuya has quite a few interesting activities and places to visit for visitors. Let’s find out with us!
## Visit the statue of the dog Hachiko – The status with a touching story (#shibuya travel blog)
Address: 2 Chome-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan
Hours: Open 24 hours
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/shibuya-6.webp)
Hachiko dog statue.@Shutterstock | shibuya blog
The statue of Hachiko is located at the exit of Shibuya station. This is a dog born in 1923. The dog has a habit of waiting for its owner to come home from work at Shibuya station. But after the owner died, he still regularly went to the station and stood there waiting for 9 years. This story has since been turned into a movie and this statue was created to commemorate the loyalty of this dog.
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/01/Shibuya-Hachiko-Statue-v01.jpg)The famous of Hachiko Statue | shibuya blog
## Cerulean Tower Noh Theatre
Address: Japan, 〒150-0031 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sakuragaokacho, 26−1 地下2階
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/tokyo-noh-theatre-kyo-no-miyabi-176012-1.jpeg)
| shibuya blog
This is a theater that preserves and reproduces the famous traditional Noh-art form in Japan. The theater’s performance schedule is usually 2:30pm – 5:30pm, you can enter to enjoy the long-standing cultural and artistic repertoire and visit the space here.
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/Cerulean-Tower-Noh-Theatre-tokyo.jpg)
| shibuya travel guide
## Shibuya Sky (#shibuya travel guide)
Address: Japan, 〒150-6145 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Shibuya, 2 Chome−24−12, Shibuya Scramble Sqauare, 14階・45階・46階・屋上
Hours: 10AM–10:30PM
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/shibuya-sky-1068x600.webp)
The immense view from the sight of Shibuya Sky.@Collects | shibuya travel guide
Shibuya sky is a large observation deck on a high floor with a breathtaking view, which is considered a virtual living and sightseeing spot that is loved by young Japanese people. Here you will enter the Sky Stage – the outdoor observation point, the Sky Gate – the escalator that takes you from the 14th floor to the 45th floor, the Sky Gallery – the viewing point located on the 46th floor.
## Karaoke Pasela Grande
Location: Tokyo Shibuya-ku Udagawacho 20-15
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/Karaoke-Pasela-Grande.jpeg)
(c) tokyogirlsupdate.com | shibuya travel guide
This is a Karaoke bar with a relatively good price in Shibuya, the rooms here are spacious with a diverse list of songs such as Japanese music, Western music, K-Pop music,… especially this karaoke bar has honey toast attracts customers. The Pasela Grande is located next to the Disney store and allows customers to bring in food from stores in the bar.
## Gal Cafe 10sion
Address: 13-9 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
Hours: 8PM–5AM
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/Gal-Cafe-10sion.jpeg)
| shibuya travel guide
If in Akihabara is famous for the Maid Coffee model, in Shibuya it attracts tourists with Gyaru Cafe such as Gal Cafe 10sion. This is a model of a cafe where the service staff are cute, well-made and featured girls with beautiful curly hair that look very impressive. In addition to this highlight, the cafe also has a multi-tiered cake that is meticulously decorated and has a super delicious taste.
## What to eat when in Shibuya? (#shibuya guide)
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/01/Shibuya-Niku-Yokocho-3.jpg)
Grilled meat
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/01/tempura-and-beer-Shibuya-Niku-Yokocho.jpg)Tempura and beer
Food is an experience not to be missed during a trip to Shibuya. Here are some notable restaurants that you can refer to:
## Jiromaru Shibuya
Address: Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Dogenzaka, 2 Chome−6−7 RISM渋谷 1F
Hours: 11:30AM–3PM, 5–11:50PM
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/Jiromaru-Shibuya-1068x712.webp)
The restaurant is famous for grilled beef dishes.@Unsplash | shibuya travel guide
This eatery is located just a 3-minute walk from the Hachiko ticket gate of JR Shibuya Station. It specializes in serving savory and delicious grilled beef dishes. Jiromaru Shibuya is designed like a sushi bar, here you will eat while watching the chef prepare the dish and the glass cabinet is full of fresh beef, you can freely choose each type of beef if you want to enjoy.
## Tsuru Ton Tan (#shibuya guide)
Address: Japan, 〒150-6113 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Shibuya, 2 Chome−24−12 スクランブルスクエア 13階
Hours: 11AM–11PM
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/Tsuru-Ton-Tan.jpg)
| shibuya travel guide
Tsuru Ton Tan is a famous Japanese Udon noodle shop. The noodle shop has a close and spacious space, often a place to eat and drink for many artists, a dating venue of young people or a place for company events. In addition to the main udon noodle, Tsuru Ton Tan also serves 8 special types of vegetable sushi, Kobe Tajima beef minced delicious deep-fried balls,…
## Zenkashoin
Address: 2 Chome-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-8509, Japan
Hours: 10AM–8PM
Zen Kashoin is a pastry shop specializing in Japanese afternoon tea with delicious Japanese pastries and Western cakes. It’s a pity to miss afternoon tea when it comes to tea. Currently, this bakery is serving 5 premium teas: Sencha, Genmaicha, Kyobancha, Kombucha and Matcha. The space of the restaurant is decorated with a traditional architectural style that is both luxurious and cozy, very suitable for intimate conversations with friends and relatives.
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/shibuya-10Zen-Kashoin-1068x713.webp)
Zen Kashoin sells Japanese sweets.@Zen Kashoin | shibuya travel guide
## Hanada Rosso
Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 6 Chome−28−5 宮崎ビル
This is a restaurant serving vegetarian hamburgers, organic juices, organic smoothies,… The shop has the same space as many other coffee shops, with eye-catching red and white tones and especially purity.
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/Hanada-Rosso.jpeg)
| guide to shibuya
## Hayashi Ramen (#guide to shibuya)
Address: Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Dogenzaka, 1 Chome−14−9 ソシアル道玄坂
Hours: 11:30AM–3:30PM/Wednesday, Sunday: Closed
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/Ramen-Hayashi.webp)
Ramen is a dish that will make you unforgettable.@Unsplash | guide to shibuya
This is a ramen shop that is loved by many tourists. The shop has 3 main types of ramen noodles: ramen, ajitama ramen, and yakibuta ramen. The noodles are served with delicious soups made from seafood, chicken, pork and served with a variety of toppings such as soft-boiled eggs, char siu,… The price of noodles here ranging from 1000 – 1,100 yen / portion.
## Where to stay in Shibuya? (#guide to shibuya)
Hotel in Shibuya is probably the second thing you need to finding for after your flight ticket to Tokyo during this Shibuya tour. Do not let you have to search long, we suggest to you 4 high-quality, good-priced hotels that you can pay attention to are:
### Shibuya Hotel En
Address: 1-1 Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Shibuya, Kanto, Japan
Room rate: from $123/night
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/Shibuya-Hotel-En.webp)
Rooms are decorated in a minimalist style at the hotel.@Shibuya Hotel En | guide to shibuya
Shibuya Hotel En is a 3-star hotel located about 1.4 km from Meijijingu-mae Station. The hotel has a luxurious, modern appearance with a minimalist room space adorned with elegant white tones. The hotel serves delicious sweet dishes and many rooms have modern massage chairs to help guests have a comfortable rest time.
You can check rates, reviews and book on Agoda.com or Booking.com.
### Sakura Hotel Hatagaya
Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Shibuya, Kanto, Japan
Room rate: from $59/night
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/Sakura-Hotel-Hatagaya-.webp)
A hotel room for 3 people.@Sakura Hotel Hatagaya | guide to shibuya
Sakura Hotel Hatagaya is an affordable 2-star hotel with a variety of room types to help meet the accommodation needs of both individuals and families. The hotel is located about 2.5km from Harajuku Station, so it is quite convenient for exploring Shibuya and many other places in Tokyo. The rooms at Sakura Hotel Hatagaya are fully equipped with modern equipment with a relatively open space.
You can check rates, reviews and book on Agoda.com or Booking.com.
### Do-c Ebisu
Address: 1-8-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Ebisu, Tokyo, Shibuya, Japan
Room rate: from $50/night
Docy Ebisu is a hotel with a minimalist capsule room system. The room has minimalist architecture with cozy brown wood color and traditional Japanese bathroom. The hotel is located about 2km from Omotesando Station, so it will be very convenient for exploring Tokyo and Shibuya.
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/Docy-Ebisu-.webp)
Docy Ebisu is famous for its capsule rooms.@Docy Ebisu
You can check rates, reviews and book on Agoda.com or Booking.com.
### Himalaya Cloud Hotel
Address: 2-30-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Shibuya, Kanto, Japan
Room rate: from $97/night
Himalaya Cloud Hotel is a 3-star hotel near Harajuku Station. This is a hotel with a variety of rooms, here you can choose to stay in rooms with a modern design adorned with elegant tones or rooms with traditional Japanese architecture: rustic, casual and cozy.
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02/Himalaya-Cloud-Hotel-.webp)
You can check rates, reviews and book on Agoda.com or Booking.com.
In addition to these 4 hotels, you can also refer to some other hotels such as commun SHIBUYA (Male Only) (Agoda.com or Booking.com), almond hostel & cafe Shibuya (Agoda.com or Booking.com), The Millennials Shibuya (Agoda.com or Booking.com), Stylewood Nishi-Shinjuku (Agoda.com or Booking.com), Shibuya Creston Hotel (Agoda.com or Booking.com),…
## Notes when traveling in Shibuya (#guide to shibuya)
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/01/shibuya-street-1068x1068.jpeg)
shibuya street
- Shibuya is the busiest area in Tokyo, so you need to plan a carefully itinerary to visit this place so you don’t have to worry about where to go when you arrive.
- Prepare cards, cash and train tickets to facilitate the payment and travel process.
- Prepare some basic Japanese sentences, words to communicate with the people here because they are very friendly.
- Don’t forget to take the time to visit the fashion shops in Shibuya as there are many modern outfits waiting for you to pick them up.
![image](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/09/Beams-Shibuya-2.jpg)Beams Shibuya
## Conclusion
After learning a little about Shibuya, do you find this place interesting? The above are just some of the interesting points in Shibuya, there are many experiences and attractions that are extremely worth checking out, so you should quickly book your flight tickets to Japan as well as book a Shibuya hotel to enjoy your trip!
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@ 58edc6ae:e070cfa5
2023-10-29 10:47:48
## On the need to create a new absolute right
Under Polish civil law, there is currently no absolute right to Bitcoin. The catalog of such rights is closed, and Bitcoin cannot be classified into any of the existing categories. This should not be surprising. Bitcoin is a type of asset that had not existed before 2009. However, there is a need to create a new absolute right: the right to Bitcoin or, more broadly, the right to scarce information.
## Gap in the law
Bitcoin is not a tangible object, and therefore, it is not subject to ownership or any other property rights. Nor can it be classified under the category of intangible goods protected by copyright or industrial property rights.
Bitcoin is also not considered money under Polish law. It is not a security, a participation title in joint investment institutions, or a derivative instrument under financial market regulations. The mere necessity of protecting the private key from disclosure does not make Bitcoin a trade secret under the rules on combating unfair competition. Also, Bitcoin is used by non-entrepreneurs who are not protected by trade secret regulations. Claims that it constitutes an asset of its own kind are unsatisfactory from a legal point of view because they do not explain anything.
The civil-law nature of the "right to Bitcoin“ cannot be determined based on the provisions on income tax, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing regulations that use the category of "virtual currencies." While they acknowledge the undeniable fact that Bitcoin is traded on the market and impose certain tax and regulatory obligations on participants in this trade, they do not specify the civil-law character of the "right to Bitcoin". The same applies to the forthcoming EU regulation on crypto assets (MiCA) and regulation on information on transfers of funds and certain crypto assets. They use the terms "purchase" and "sale" in relation to the so-called crypto assets, which may suggest that provions on the sale agreement should apply to exchanging Bitcoin for other assets. However, these are public law provisions whose aim is to define the regulatory requirements and limitations of economic activity relating to crypto assets. As such, they do not address the civil-law character of those assets. They do not imply that specific private law provisions, including those on ownership, apply to crypto assets.
Therefore, there is a gap in the law. The gap can be explained by the fact that Bitcoin is an entirely new type of proprietary asset. One that had not existed and had even been difficult to imagine before 2009.
## Scarce information is a new type of proprietary asset
Bitcoin, like any intangible asset, is information, a collection of bits. Information is, by its nature, easy to duplicate, which has both economic and legal consequences. Goods that can be duplicated by anyone typically do not possess the characteristic of scarcity and, therefore, do not have economic value. In other words, we are not willing to pay for something that is easily accessible and can be duplicated in any number of copies.
The scarcity of information, and thus its economic value, is usually ensured through state intervention. For example, by granting authors a monopoly on the use of their (copyrighted) works of authorship, the law prohibits the replication or use on the market of the information (bits) that make up that work. A (copyrighted) work of authorship is information protected due to a specific way of its expression. Thanks to the monopoly, the supply of such work on the market will be controlled by the author, even after the work has been made public. In a similar manner, the state ensures scarcity of inventions. Inventions are information that consists of novel ideas which are suitable for industrial use. The inventor obtains a monopoly by disclosing their idea to the public in a specified procedure. After meeting certain conditions, the state or a group of states grants the inventor a monopoly to exploit the invention within a specified territory.
Another way to ensure the scarcity of information is to keep it secret. This method is effective when exploiting the information does not require disclosure. However, the exploitation of information without disclosing it is usually difficult or impossible in practice. Here, too, the state comes to the aid by creating a monopoly on so-called know-how or trade secrets.
It is easy to see, therefore, that without a state-guaranteed monopoly, works, inventions, or know-how would be easily accessible and duplicable indefinitely after their disclosure, making them worthless and rendering them ineligible for legal transactions.
Until recently, the above limitations applied to all known types of information. The situation changed on October 31, 2008, with the publication of the Bitcoin Whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto. The essence of the discovery is the organisation of a peer-to-peer computer network that guarantees the immutability of its fundamental principles (the so-called consensus rules), including the immutability of the rule that the network will emit a finite number of monetary units according to a specified plan. In short, Satoshi Nakamoto made a series of engineering discoveries, resulting in the creation of a new type of information: information which is inherently scarce. There will be a total of 21 million bitcoins ever created, and there is no practical possibility of changing this rule.
## Lack of protection and uncertainty
Since the first Bitcoin transaction, we have been dealing with information that is inherently scarce. Such transactions are considered permissible due to the freedom of contracts. Despite this, there is no absolute legal right in Polish law that protects holders of Bitcoin.
Attempts have been made in the literature to find the basis for such protection in property laws, torts, criminal law, and other. However, those attempts do not take into account the essence of what Bitcoin is and are therefore doomed to failure. For example, proposals to apply provisions on vindication or negatory protection are entirely insufficient in practice. Such protection, by its nature, concerns the tangible object which, in the case of Bitcoin, is only the medium on which the private key is stored. It will not apply to Bitcoin itself, which is an intangible asset (information) recorded in a public ledger and protected by that key. Asserting rights to the medium, even if successful, does not provide protection against the loss of Bitcoin. Buyers of Bitcoin are also not provided with the necessary protection by provisions on torts. They may potentially allow for claiming damages against individuals who come into possession of the private key unlawfully (e.g., steal the medium or hack the buyer's private computer). However, they will not provide protection against individuals who acquire Bitcoin from wrongdoers or gain access to the key without violating the law (e.g., find a lost key).
Similar reservations can also be raised regarding claims for protection of possession or claims for unjust enrichment. The protection they offer is insufficient and not adapted to the specific nature of Bitcoin. In addition, there are difficult issues related to potential co-ownership of Bitcoin, which arises when it is acquired with jointly owned assets, issues related to inheriting Bitcoin, and issues related to the right to Bitcoins in marital relationships.
## The Legal Title to Bitcoin?
The situation is ripe for an attempt to clarify the legal status of Bitcoin, particularly to consider the legal protection system for individuals who hold and use Bitcoin in the market. The previously discussed public regulations are not sufficient and should be supplemented with provisions of private law that define Bitcoin's status as a subject of civil-law relations.
Various solutions are possible.
First, one could consider granting Bitcoin the legal status of money (not to confuse with the status of legal tender). In that case, a Bitcoin purchaser would be protected just like the owner of monetary funds. Paying a debt with Bitcoin would be equivalent to paying it with money and would lead to the extinguishment of the debt. From a tax perspective, paying with Bitcoin would not be associated with the risk of generating income.
Second, it is also possible to decide that provisions on ownerwhip, including co-ownership, should apply to Bitcoin with the necessary modifications. Laws on ownership serve as a basic model for many absolute rights, and despite Bitcoin being an intangible asset, it has characteristics that resemble property. In particular, it is durable, countable, divisible and created with the use of energy.
Third, it is possible to consider creating a new absolute right, namely the right to scarce information. Currently, Bitcoin seems to be the only asset that belongs to this category. The supply of other so-called crypto assets remains under the control of their issuers – entities controlling the blockchain. This makes them similar to securities. Bitcoin is the only crypto asset without an issuer, with its issuance genuinely fixed and unchangeable. It cannot be ruled out entirely that in the future, other assets with this characteristic may appear, although there are also opposing views that scarcity in information can only be discovered once.
This new absolute right could be similar to ownership. It should, therefore, provide protection erga omnes (against everyone) through claims analogous to claims for vindication (for surrender) and negatory claims (for restoration to the original state and cessation of violations). Appropriate application of provisions on co-ownership, and even provisions on adverse possession, would be possible. At the same time, the specificity of Bitcoin, including the importance of private keys, the integral system for determining the moment of transactions through block confirmations, and special situations such as blockchain forks and their synchronisation, would need to be taken into account. Issues of this kind would require a detailed examination and thoughtful approach.
To some extent, the lack of civil-law regulation of Bitcoin is due to the natural delay of the law. The law catches up with innovations and is always a step behind. It hasn't helped that Bitcoin’s revolutionary nature is not immediately apparent. It has been easy to overlook it in the sea of much less significant technologies. Most people still don't realise that something has changed forever. However, ignoring Bitcoin will become increasingly difficult as adoption progresses. As it gains importance, individuals, businesses, and even states that understood the significance and irreversibility of this process will gain an advantage over those who lag behind.
Bitcoin is already a significant and widespread phenomenon, deserving the attention of legislators. Legislators should not try to prohibit, restrict, or delay this technology but provide its users with adequate protection and freedom to operate in the market. However, it is not clear whether the Polish or European legislator already understands this.
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@ 180a6d42:36cf5693
2023-10-29 00:32:12
**update 10-2023:** THE SELFCUSTODIAL LIGHTNING WALLET AND NODE IS NOW IN THE PHONE --> [WITH ZEUS ](https://blog.zeusln.com/zeus-v0-8-0-open-beta/) <--
So, you're new to Nostr and want to enable Zaps on your account..
This mini-guide aims to help you choose between a selection of Bitcoin lightning network (LN) wallets with an additional focus on working toward self-custody. Self-custody means: holding your own private keys to avoid losing your funds to trusted third-party trade-offs. No need to overthink, self-custody is a matter of writing down and safely storing 12/24 words (aka 'seedphrase') offline, on paper/metal.
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**LN wallets (a selection)**
self-custodial LN wallets, kyc-free:
a. [Phoenix app](https://phoenix.acinq.co) (📱, acts as a LN node*)
b. [Breez](https://breez.technology) (📱, acts as a LN node*)
c. [Muun](https://muun.com) (📱, acts as a LN node*)
d. [Zeus](https://zeusln.app) (📱, LN url)**
custodial (by default) LN wallets, kyc-free:
a. [Alby](https://getalby.com) ( 💻-extension, LN url)**
b. [LN.tips](https://t.me/LightningTipBot) (Telegram bot, LN url)**
c. [Wallet of Satoshi](https://walletofsatoshi.com) (📱, LN url, use new [email](https://proton.me/mail) to sign-up)
d. [ZBD](https://zbd.gg) (📱💻, LN url, kyc-free up to 500k sats)
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*sats= satoshi's (fractions of a bitcoin, e.g. 21.000 sats is 0.00021 BTC)*
*LN url = Lightning address to add to your Nostr account to enable Zaps*
*uses e.g. a [big company LN node](https://acinq.co/) or [submarine swaps](https://submarineswaps.org)
**lightning node remote control apps: can connect to self-hosted LN node (update 10-2023: [THE SELFCUSTODIAL LIGHTNING WALLET AND NODE IS NOW IN THE PHONE](https://blog.zeusln.com/zeus-v0-8-0-open-beta/))
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**_Why choose custodial?_** Be aware that there are major security/privacy trade-offs when using custodial (LN) wallets. However, if you're someone who's new to Nostr and bitcoin, and you want to enable receiving Zaps, it's obvious you play around with a custodial one with a smaller amount of sats first (let's say, up to ~ 21k sats/ 50$). It is advised to have your sats divided on more than one custodial wallet in case one of the hosted LN nodes temporarily goes down and you still want to transact at that moment.
**_Why choose self-custodial?_** When you've warmed up to the custodial wallets, are looking to learn more and/or if you plan to send/receive more substantial amounts of sats (e.g. for business) then you're ultimately going to want to learn to run a self-hosted node, preferably through Tor. Find trustworthy tutorials [here](https://noderunners.network/tutorials).
A self-hosted node allows you to save on transaction fees; truly be in control of your bitcoin; and, protect yourself wrt third-party privacy violations. Know that you'll have to invest some time in learning and money in gear/gadgets in order to run your own (LN) node (~$200-$400).
**_What other choices do I have?_** If you're not ready to run a LN node just yet, you can also choose to go for one of the self-custodial wallets listed below that act as a LN node on your mobile. The transaction fees are a bit higher than with custodial wallets but this is related to the wallet acting as a lightning node on your phone (e.g. with Phoenix you have to top-up the wallet with 10.000 sats initially of which 3000 sats will be deducted in order to have the system open up lightning channels for you). A small price to pay for not having to have to run your own, self-hosted Bitcoin Lightning Node and managing it. Know that running your own lightning node has similar costs.
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**Summary**
This blog covers a selection of LN wallets to choose from that support receiving and/or sending Zaps. There are many [more options]( https://lightningaddress.com) that enable **receiving** zaps and you are free to chose the one you prefer. However, if you do not run your own Bitcoin Lightning node and care about self-custody, you're going to want to make use of a LN wallet app that acts as a LN node on your phone in order to achieve self-custody. Unfortunately, most of these self-custodial LN node-wallets do not yet(!) support a lightning url address for **receiving** zaps. This means that you cannot **receive** Zaps to it directly, but you can still use it to save a bigger amount of sats in.
Here's a recommended Bitcoin wallet setup focussed on self-custody without having to have to run your own, self-hosted Bitcoin LN node:
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**Sending and receiving bitcoin (active📱): [Wallet of Satoshi](https://walletofsatoshi.com) and [LN.tips](https://t.me/LightningTipBot)**
*only use temporary, small amount of sats; custodial, but supports LN url*
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**Saving bitcoin, Layer 2 (passive📱): [Phoenix wallet](https://phoenix.acinq.co)**
*self-custodial, can swap LN↔on-chain*
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**Saving bitcoin, Layer 1 aka on-chain (passive💻):**
*deep, air-gapped, cold storage (e.g. [Seedsigner](https://btc-hardware-solutions.square.site), [Coldcard](https://coldcard.com))*
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Link to this blog: https://lnshort.it/lnwalletguidenostr
Find me on Nostr: matata@nostrplebs.com
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For a more extensive LN wallets comparison guide (outside the scope of only Nostr), click [here](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/lightning-wallets-comparison)
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@ 060db909:e7dbba69
2023-10-28 18:15:38
<p>According to the traditional account of defeater, defended by John Pollock in the paper “Defeasible Reasoning” (1987), the following definition of a “defeater” is accepted:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>(DEF) Where <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span> and <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span> are jointly consistent propositions, <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span> is a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span>’s support for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span> if and only if (i) <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span> is a reason to believe <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span> but (ii) <span class="math inline"><em>E</em>&<em>D</em></span> is not a reason to believe <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span>.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>A consequence of Pollock’s account is the following principle of symmetry:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>(SYM) If both <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span> and <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span> provide a reason to believe <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span>, <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span> is a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span>’s support for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span> if and only if <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span> is a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span>’s support for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span>.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>But this traditional account has been challenged by some philosophers. Jake Chandler in his paper “Defeat Reconsidered” (2013) developed the following counterexample: Outside the door to Sam’s flat is a switch for the light in the staircase. Flipping the switch (<span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>) typically causes the light to go on (<span class="math inline"><em>P</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>): <span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> is a reason to believe <span class="math inline"><em>P</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>. When there is a power cut (<span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>), <span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> loses this probative force. Thus, <span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> is a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>’s support for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>. It is also part of <span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> that there is backup power system that is activated (and automatically turns on the lights) when the main system fails. So, just like <span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>, <span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> provides a reason to believe <span class="math inline"><em>P</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>. But there is an asymmetry: while <span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> is a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>’s support for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>, <span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> is not a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>’s support for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> (since the position of the switch is irrelevant). In this way, the previous principle (SYM) fails and, consequently, so does the traditional definition of defeater (DEF). This conclusion can be presented in the form of a dilemma:</p>
<ol type="1">
<li>Either (i) <span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub>&<em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> is a reason to believe <span class="math inline"><em>P</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>, or (ii) it is not.</li>
<li>If (i), then by DEF, <span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> is not a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>’s support for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>, contrary to our intuitions.</li>
<li>If (ii), then by DEF, <span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> is a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>’s support for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>, contrary to our intuitions.</li>
<li>Therefore, DEF account is faced with counterintuitive consequences.</li>
</ol>
<p>How can we solve this problem? Jake Chandler proposes an alternative to DEF that seems to solve the counterexample. His proposal is as follows:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>(DEF*) Where <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span> and <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span> are jointly consistent propositions, <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span> is a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span>’s support for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span> if and only if <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span> is a reason to <em>not believe</em> that <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span> is a reason to believe <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span>.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>This account has a different negational scope, requiring, not that <span class="math inline"><em>E</em>&<em>D</em></span> not be a reason to believe <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span>, but that <span class="math inline"><em>E</em>&<em>D</em></span> <em>be a reason to not believe <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span></em>. This solves the previous counterexample, because <span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> provides grounds to hold that <span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> is no reason to believe <span class="math inline"><em>H</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>. However, <span class="math inline"><em>E</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> does not provide grounds to hold that <span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> is no reason to believe <span class="math inline"><em>P</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span>.</p>
<p>This solution seems intuitive. But in a recent paper presented by Tommaso Piazza, “The Traditional Account of Epistemic Defeat: a Defence”, he presents several replies to Chandler’s objections. Piazza’s first quick reply is as follows:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“The inference from the proposition (<span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>C</em></sub></span>) that there is a power cut to the conclusion (<span class="math inline"><em>P</em><sub><em>C</em></sub></span>) that the light is set to on is neither deductively valid nor inductively strong; hence, the first proposition is not a reason in Pollock’s sense for believing the second”.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>However, I think there is a problem with Piazza’s reply. For, the propositional content of the <span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>C</em></sub></span> premise is not only that there is a “power cut”, but also that there is a “backup power system” that automatically turns on the lights. According to Chandler, this latter propositional content is not “background knowledge”, but is part of <span class="math inline"><em>D</em><sub><em>S</em></sub></span> itself.</p>
<p>Piazza points out that he wants better examples in which <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span> is at the same time a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span> as a reason for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span> and a reason for believing <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span> in Pollock’s sense. An example of this could be a standard Gettier case. However, according to Piazza, these examples do not raise a real dilemma for the defender of DEF. For, in such cases, “<span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span> and <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span> are symmetrical with respect to their defeating potential”. Thus, according to Piazza, the traditional account remains plausible .</p>
<p>However, Piazza’s argument seems to me to be a “fallacy of begging the question”. For, Chandler’s counterexample is formulated in such a way that symmetry fails. So, one cannot suggest “better” examples in which symmetry does not fail. In other words, a good counterexample would be one in which <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span> is a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span>’s support for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span>, but <span class="math inline"><em>E</em></span> is not a defeater for <span class="math inline"><em>D</em></span>’s support for <span class="math inline"><em>P</em></span>. In such cases, we have Chandler’s dilemma. So it seems to me that Piazza’s objections to Chandler’s argument are not viable. In short, it seems that we still have a good counterexample (that formulated by Chandler) to the traditional account of defeater.</p>
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@ fce4177b:f504cdc8
2023-10-28 12:19:32
Hi Nostr and stackers!
Few days ago I was reading stuff about Nostr on Amethyst (gorgeous Nostr client btw) and I noticed that some users are worried about some kind of leak of keys related to DMs. I couldn't figure out what that is related to so I'm asking it to you:
Are my Nostr keys in danger? What's the reasoning behind these worries to not DM people in Nostr?
Thanks!
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@ 0b963191:fc5e7ffd
2023-10-28 02:28:11
As I continue to work on the concept of storage relays (see my last post about this on my profile) I have come to think about some of the strengths and weaknesses of current storage solutions both on Nostr and in general and how my humble project seeks to draw from the parts I think are useful.
## Some of the issues with decentralized data storage
A lot of people have spoken about solutions to decentralized storage in terms of using the following:
* IPFS
* Torrents
* Multiple file hosts
* Nostr relays
* P2P solutions
### IPFS
I never really got IPFS working and Fiatjaf has a great series of posts outlining his experiences with IPFS not functioning. It seems that unless you pin your data or have it up for a long time, you’re not going to be able to share much to many people. Of course, others seem to have better luck hosting and retrieving data and maybe I am not using it correctly.
#### Upside of IPFS
I think the idea of doing away with the concept of URLs (mostly) and locating data based on some inherent feature of the data might be a better way to interface with data on the Internet. This is especially true for a system that works to be decentralized.
Users don’t REALLY care about what directory structure a file lives in on another computer but rather just want to retrieve that file.
This is where I think IPFS’s concept makes sense.
#### Downside of IPFS
There seems to be a lot of overhead needed to interface with the IPFS network, something that I doubt Nostr clients or webpages would be able to incorporate. A workaround is using proxy servers that address the data in legacy URL structure and bring back the centralized point of failure.
I also personally never retrieve something I want over the network unless it’s something that has been around for ages.
### Torrents
Torrents always seem to be brought up around the discussion of decentralized storage. Torrents work great for popular data and for large data sets. It also has a bad reputation (because a lot of that popular data are movies and music).
#### Upside of Torrents
The idea of magnet links and descriptor files to piece together data also moves away from the URL structure of pulling down files over the Internet. Being able to pull in chunks of data from multiple sources that individually may be fleeting and unreliable on the network makes torrents work well.
#### Downside of Torrents
If you ever tried to download an obscure movie or ebook from a torrent you’ll see that torrents work great with popular data and not so well with lesser consumed things. It also doesn’t scale down very well if you want to post a small file or video.
The overhead for torrenting also requires implementing a torrent client which may not scale down for social media and other casual data transfers.
### Multiple file hosting services
Particularly on Nostr there are a few great people providing image and data hosting services with freedom technology in mind. This has helped make Nostr user friendly with media as many clients integrate image and video uploading with these services right in their client.
Additionally having these files uploaded in multiple places and potentially having metadata seek the file from either one of these sources can help with redundancy and central points of failure issues.
#### Upside of file hosting services
These services are stable and easily integrated into the web and other Nostr clients. The people who run these services have privacy and freedom in mind when running their services.
#### Downside of file hosting services
These services are individually centralized and also do not have a common API across each of them to generically interface with. There are also failure points both from technology and legal standpoints where a service could be shut down.
There’s also a trust issue broadly that the file you upload will be the one that users will access without tampering. This is true whether there is a redundancy setup across multiple hosts or not.
### Nostr relays
Nostr Relays are a thought that many, including myself have thought about for hosting data beyond text. Perhaps having a special Kind for just data or embedding the data within a note. Having notes that are cryptographically signed and stored provides a level of attestation to the data someone would post and make it tamper resistant.
#### Upside of Nostr
The simple concept of Nostr and notes being addressable in multiple ways (nevent, note, naddr, etc) makes things both consistent and tamper resistent. With the number of relay operators out there, the network effects of both users and operators would make it a strong choice.
#### Downside of Nostr
Nostr searches give you everything, really EVERYTHING. Embedded data being pulled in on a search would put considerable strain on both the client and the relay operator.
Subjectively I also don’t think that relay operators who already house a lot of nostr events want to also arbitrarily handle medium to large data by default.
Custom relays seem counter to the protocol specifications and also seem a little hacked together. Nostr may not need to be for everything, including non-text data storage.
### P2P solutions (broadly)
Peer-to-Peer solutions have worked well for many use cases of sharing data. Software like Keet allowed me to share a large video file with friends in very little time.
#### Upside of P2P
Being able to get data to and from someone directly cuts out censorship. In many cases things can be fast and generally reliable.
On larger P2P networks, there may be tradeoffs on speed and you can use the network effects of a pool of peers to get what you want.
#### Downside of P2P
Like with torrents, there is a lot of overhead to start with for sharing data in certain use cases. Posting something on Nostr and having each client peer with you or someone else to get the data will be unreliable at best. At worst you may end up with an IPFS problem.
## Plugging my storage relay idea
So all of the above is to show my journey in thinking about other technologies and how they could be used with Nostr and the internet in general. For the use cases I have in mind with social media and file sharing access there are strengths I find very useful and tradeoffs that may not fit.
Decentralized storage is a hard problem (I didn’t even mention the moderation aspect for some solutions).
The software I am currently working on borrows heavily from Nostr and torrents.
It is designed to be simple with the concept of pointer addressable content.
It is designed to have dumb servers and smart clients. The client dictates the context of the file, the server\relay stores the data.
The pointers and content are designed to be cryptographically tamper resistant.
It is designed not to be built on Nostr but rather integrated with it, using Nostr as an option for posting data descriptors.
There are tradeoffs and issues that do need to be dealt with with a storage relay method such as spam, objectionable content, reliability of the software, and building up a network of enough hosts that makes it truly decentralized.
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@ 50c5c98c:65867c8e
2023-10-27 21:04:18
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Good afternoon!
Running a bit behind on the blog post. I was out doing some errands and time got away on me. In my errands, I mailed out a T shirt to a model, who will do a photo session of herself in the #InkblotArt T shirt. With luck she should have the T shirt by Wednesday. Give some time for the photos, and maybe by next week we will have fantastic pics. Bitcoin has taught me patience better than Sunday school ever did.
That said. I am disappointed that I did not get a call regarding a job interview.
Stickers are in!
Currently giving a sticker away with each purchase. Any other ideas about stickers, from my readers would be helpful.
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/c505d4a45a3ab7507e51d264931c085dc99b6771108374bce14668348c3efe6a.jpg)
I put some old art up for sale. InkblotArt is still running on a shoestring budget and anyone wanting to support the project can do so by directly purchasing my art at [Plebeian Market](https://plebeian.market/listings/OHGQ) All transactions are done in #Bitcoin, making this a Peer to Peer sale with no salesmen or intermediaries.
Update on the vanity npub: Still mining.
Two weeks plus. What else can I say but Proof of Work? It will be pretty sweet in the end. Here again it's a matter of Long Time Preference. Bitcoin culture does change a person. Dev friend Shinoa suggested purchasing a domain name. Again, I ask my followers and readers what they think? Is there a nostr only alternative to a website? Should I get a website and cut into the budget a bit more?
**DO YOU WANT TO HELP INKBLOTART GROW?**
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**Have fun with friends and family, share this and bring them to nostr. InkblotArt is a daily nostr exclusive feature.**
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@ cce0989b:b497e608
2023-10-27 13:18:36
**Old Happy:** You must stick to a prescribed, predictable path.
**New Happy:** You can follow your heart and pursue what matters most to you.
When you trust yourself, you trust that your hopes and your dreams are yours for a reason. And instead of ignoring them, you follow them. Because when you don't, you might be left wondering, "What if?" and "If only..."
I know this can be so challenging, especially living in our Old Happy world that tells us to stick to the "right" path. There are things that you are supposed to do. If you stray away from them, you risk so much: facing difficult emotions, opening yourself up to critique and teasing, disappointing people, losing what you have, and so much more.
But what do you risk if you ignore your dreams?
You risk _you_. You risk the _you_ that has this dream. You risk the _you_ that pursuing this dream will help you to become.
There are real risks associated with pursuing your dreams. But the risk to _you_ is not one of them. In fact, studies have found that we tend to regret the things that we don't do — we regret ignoring our dreams. And here's some more comfort: if you try something, and it doesn't work out, studies also show that you are likely to adapt to the situation, learn from it, and even turn it into a source of meaning. No matter what happens as you pursue your dreams, _you_ are going to be just fine.
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@ 1e52c554:21771908
2023-10-27 10:36:25
### ***Posthumous work of the Colombian poet born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948***
Welcome to this blog dedicated to the Posthumous work of the Colombian poet Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (my father), born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948-2010. Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).' Analyzed with GPT4 artificial intelligence and illustrated with AI tools... I hope you enjoy this garden of words snatched from the solitude of a locked room.
Likewise, any enthusiast of the sonnet form is invited to conduct their personal studies of Arroyave Tabares' work, as it is a collection that, although registered since 1989, has not yet been published.
Frank Duna
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### **Analysis "Fragrances Of Innocence"**
### **Introduction**
Sonneet 39 “Fragrances Of Innocence” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares highlights the connection between innocence and the natural world, suggesting that innocence is a state of harmony and balance that can be found in the simplicity and wonder of nature. The sonnet is divided into two parts: the octave (the first eight lines) and the sestet (the last six lines).
#### **Thematic Analysis**
**In the octave**, the poet uses vivid imagery to describe innocence as a morning fragrance, shedding dew on a timeless retreat where the soul feeds on sun and flowers. The imagery of rainbows returning from the sky and celestial towers speaks of angels and virtues, promising power. The reference to Maia, an earth goddess in Roman mythology, suggests the nurturing aspect of nature and its passions.
**The sestet** shifts focus to a spring where Niads (nymphs living in and giving life to springs, fountains, rivers, and lakes) dance. The heart chooses its sweet delight here, and the smells erase any care of thought. The voices of children bring delicate melodies that meet this young season, joining old choirs that sought after Nature.
Overall, this sonnet beautifully intertwines themes of innocence, nature, and music, creating a rich tapestry of imagery and emotion. The octave sets up the scene with powerful natural imagery and references to mythology, while the sestet brings it to life with sounds of children’s voices and melodies that echo in harmony with nature.
### **Structure and Rhyme Scheme**
The sonnet “Fragrances Of Innocence” follows the traditional structure of a Petrarchan sonnet with a specific rhyme scheme. A sonnet typically consists of 14 lines and is divided into an octave (the first eight lines) and a sestet (the last six lines).
The rhyme scheme in this sonnet is as follows:
Octave: ABBAABBA
Sestet: CDECDE
Let’s break it down:
```
Octave: Sestet:
1-. morning (A) 9-. spring (C)
2-. bower (B) 10-. sweet (D)
3-. flower (B) 11-. though (E)
4-. forming (A) 12-. bring (C)
5-. returning(A) 13-. meet (D)
6-. tower (B) 14-. sought (E)
7-. power (B)
8-. boiling (A)
```
The rhyme structure of the sonnet is used to create a sense of harmony and beauty in poetic language. In this case, the rhyme reinforces the feeling of balance and beauty in the description of nature and innocence.
### **Analysis of Aspects**
The sonnet “Fragrances Of Innocence” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a rich tapestry of language, imagery, themes, and meter.
**Language and Imagery:** The language used in the sonnet is highly descriptive and evocative, creating vivid imagery that engages the senses. The poet uses metaphors such as “Innocence is fragrance of a morning” and “Sprays of rainbows from the skies returning” to create a sensory experience for the reader. The use of mythological references like Maia and Niads adds a layer of depth and intrigue to the poem.
**Themes:** The main themes of the poem are innocence, nature, and music. Innocence is portrayed as a beautiful morning with dew-shedding flowers, symbolizing purity and freshness. Nature is depicted through various elements like sun, flowers, rainbows, springs, and celestial towers. Music is represented through the voices of children and old choirs that harmonize with nature.
**Meter:** The sonnet follows the iambic pentameter, which is a common meter in English poetry. Each line consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables, giving the poem a rhythmic flow.
Overall, the sonnet is a beautiful blend of language, imagery, themes, and meter. It captures the essence of innocence through vivid descriptions of nature and music. The use of mythological references adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the poem. The structured rhyme scheme and meter give the poem a rhythmic flow that enhances its musicality.
### **(GPT4)**
### **Syllable count for each line.**
```
Fragrances Of Innocence
10 Innocence is fragrance of a morning
10 That sheds dew upon a timeless bower
10 Where the soul feeds on sun and each flower
10 Grown on the side where new paths start forming.
10 Sprays of rainbows from the skies returning
10 Speak of angels and celestial tower
10 With virtues that promise to give power
10 While Maia's hand keeps the passions boiling.
10 There is a dance of Niads in a spring
10 Where the heart chooses its delicious sweet
10 And smells that erase any care of thought...
10 Voices of children that tickle and bring
10 Delicate notes that this young season meet
10 Join those old choirs that after Nature sought.
***
```
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### **Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical Written By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (1984-1987)**
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Analyzed by GPT4; Image by Frank Duna;
First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com
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***Fragrances Of Innocence***
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@ de804bae:0d7de298
2023-10-27 07:33:28
北京资配易投资顾问有限公司近日宣布,联合国内最大的极客组织DoraHacks,成立证券投资人工智能实验室(SIAI Labs)。实验室将为证券投资,人工智能,机器学习,金融工程,心理学,金融数学等方向的工程师、极客和从业者提供科研平台,针对SIAI领域内具体的行业问题进行研究,并通过Hackathon创新技术研发模式,旨在解决问题和将前沿的理论或技术迅速发展转化为成果。目前SIAI实验室已经启动涉及投资者行为分析、监管科技、用户适当性分析评测等领域的研究。
证券投资人工智能(SIAI)是旨在将人工智能技术运用在证券投资中,不仅仅是投资策略的生产,也不局限于智能投顾和智能投资两个应用领域。它是以证券投资为应用背景,以为客户提供满意的服务为目标,综合各个相关方面的信息、数据,以及最新研究成果整合也在实验室的研究范畴之内,以期帮助中小投资者获取适当的投资。
国外,不少著名机构已经搭上证券投资人工智能服务的列车。
美国银行通过美林证券旗下的Merrill Edge Guided Investing在线经济服务,根据每位投资者的需求推荐适宜的投资组合,投资策略由美林证券的投资专家设计,最小投资金额为5000美元,每年只收取0.45%的费用。
SigFig是瑞士银行的投资分配工具开发商,他们可以帮助客户管理整合自己的投资账户和养老金账户,并为客户量身制定投资计划,根据市场的情况自动为用户买卖ETF,管理费也相对低廉。
与此同时, JP Morgan推出了基于机器学习的法律应用软件COIN,帮助金融行业的顾客快速地处理商业贷款合同,从大量的档案中迅速提取所需要的关键信息,在几秒钟内完成一名律师需要36万个小时才能手工完成的工作量。这个金融巨头在去年推出的金融软件Gaia,可以帮助计算机进行快速编程,从而有效提高企业内部的工作效率。
DoraHacks创始人张剑南介绍到:“ DoraHacks的使命是连接全世界的Hacker,解决重要而迫切的问题。当前新型的企业都希望自己能够招聘“Hacker”,或者与“Hacker”合作,解决企业真正面临的问题。证券投资人工智能是一个技术人才密集的领域,在行业应用和研究方面有很多需要突破的问题,也需要很多不拘一格的想法和创意。DoraHacks与资配易联合成立SIAI实验室,希望聚集相关领域的Hacker针对具体问题进行攻关,同时搭建金融行业从业者和人工智能领域高技术人才的桥梁,推进SIAI在行业的应用和进展。”
资配易创始人张家林称:“ SIAI Labs的目标是打造一个在证券投资领域应用人工智能的领先实验室,通过Hackathon这种创新的研发模式,聚集世界范围内的顶尖极客,攻关技术难点,发布高品质的研究成果服务行业和社区。全面提升我国证券投资行业的人工智能技术和应用水平。”
SIAI Labs还将进行从业人员培训,让业内人员更加了解人工智能在证券投资领域的应用,掌握相关的技术概念,及系统的使用等。
北京资配易投资顾问有限公司是国内领先的证券投资人工智能科技公司。公司2016年推出了全球首个A股证券投资人工智能系统,并采用SIAIaaS服务模式(基于云计算架构的证券投资人工智能服务),为资产管理公司的几十亿的资金提供服务。公司主要通过其核心产品SIAI,为券商、银行、信托、资产管理公司和投资人提供智能投研、智能投顾和智能投资系统解决方案。
DoraHacks是在清华大学猫头鹰实验室的指导和帮助下,由世界著名的各个极客组织成员发起创立的极客组织。DoraHacks的使命是连接全世界的极客,解决重要而迫切的问题。DoraHacks长期持续地组织Hackathon、技术演讲与各种科技交流活动,旨在创造优秀而美好的科技产品,普及最新的科学和技术,传播极客的生活方式并促进新科技的转化。
*探索DoraHacks.io. 快来参与YakiHonneExplore2Earn 活动吧!*
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@ c6b7498d:26886547
2023-10-27 06:21:29
![image](https://img.36krcdn.com/20200410/v2_456df37141844adf8152f3d85f076b09_img_000?x-oss-process=image/format,jpg/interlace,1)
Odaily星球日报获悉,极客社区 DoraHacks 已完成来自比特大陆(Bitmain)的战略投资(具体金额暂未披露)。本轮融资后,DoraHacks 将继续为极客们提供服务和基础设施,集合极客智慧,更创新、高效地解决社会各行业出现的迫切问题。
此前,DoraHacks 资方还包括张剑南、TopHacker Group、八维资本(8 Decimals Capital)、BA Capital 等。
DoraHacks 成立 4 年以来,已在全球举办数百场 Hackathon(黑客马拉松),为 2 万名以上开发者提供与 hacker 交流的机会,累计产出 3000 多个项目,辐射 30 万名开发者。DoraHacks 还联合 BA Capital 成立 Hackers Fund,用于支持能够解决未来重要问题的 hacker 团队。我曾在 3 月详细介绍DoraHacks 举办 hackathon 的初衷、运营细节和团队构成,在此不赘述。
据了解,DoraHacks 将在今年下半年加速实施“2018 燃星计划”,在全球 17 个国家 26 个城市举办 hackathon。此外,在商业航空航天领域,DoraHacks 宣布发起“昴计划”,计划于 2019 年初前发射一颗独立卫星至 LEO 轨道,为 hacker 们创建“DoraPlanet”。
本轮资方比特大陆,作为世界上最大的挖矿硬件生产商和矿业开采商之一,为区块链生态提供底层协议支持(BTC.com)、硬件设备支持(Antminer)、SHA256高速集成运算的定制化解决方案(Antpool)、以及云算力服务(HashNest)。上周,比特大陆被曝出获红杉中国领投的 3-4 亿美元 B 轮融资,并将在年底前登陆港交所。
同时,比特大陆还在区块链领域通过密集的投资布局公链、交易所和应用等上下游。Odaily星球日报报道过的就有,去中心化交易所 DEx.top、公链项目亦来云、侧链项目 RSK、区块链银行 Circle、区块链企业节点监控平台 Path、区块链隐私解决方案提供商 Stark 等。
谈及本次投资 DoraHacks,比特大陆投资总监游碧雪表示,黑客大赛是连接开发者的重要组织形式,DoraHacks 作为最早将黑客大赛引入中国的公司之一,在开发者社区有较大影响力。DoraHacks 和区块链企业联手,能够为行业带来新鲜血液,给开发者带来更多实践前沿主题的机会和经验。
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@ 20986fb8:cdac21b3
2023-10-27 03:36:23
The decentralized media protocol, Yakihonne, has launched a new custom subscription feature with no ads, no algorithms, and complete privacy.
You can subscribe to your favorite topics and creators, or easily browse the 'What's Up' tab to get the latest updates in real-time.
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/20986fb83e775d96d188ca5c9df10ce6d613e0eb7e5768a0f0b12b37cdac21b3/files/1698376384747-YAKIHONNES3.jpg)
Don't forget, you can also customize your own topics and track the content you love in real-time.
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This feature seamlessly integrates with the Nostr protocol, utilizing a custom type (kind-30100) to store user content preferences, ensuring that your interests remain undisturbed by algorithms and ads, and that no one can track you.
Head over to [Yakihonne](Yakihonne.com) now and embark on a brand-new experience! 🚀"
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@ 81870f53:29bef6a6
2023-10-27 01:35:49
世界最大の保険・資産管理会社の一つであるジェネラリ・グループは、過去4年間にそれぞれ財務上の損失を報告している。 次の表は、2019 年から 2023 年までの同社の純損失を数百万ユーロで示しています。
| 年 | 純損失 (数百万ユーロ) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019年 | -1,950 |
| 2020年 | -2,320 |
| 2021年 | -2,590 |
| 2022年 | -2,780 |
| 2023年(半年間) | -1,450 |
**2019 年から 2023 年(半年間)の損失総額**: -110 億 9,000 万ユーロ
ゼネラリの財務上の損失に寄与する主な要因は次のとおりです。
* **新型コロナウイルス感染症(COVID-19)のパンデミック:** パンデミックはゼネラリのビジネスに大きな影響を与え、保険金請求コストの増加と投資収益の低下につながりました。
* **低金利:** 低金利により、ゼネラリの投資ポートフォリオの収益が減少しました。
* **競争の激化:** ゼネラリは、保険および資産管理市場への従来の参入者と新規参入者の両方からの競争の激化に直面しています。
これらの要因に加えて、ゼネラリは自然災害や悪天候などの多くの一時的な出来事の影響も受けています。
**ゼネラリは財務上の損失に対処するために何をしていますか?**
ゼネラリは、財務上の損失に対処するために次のような多くの措置を講じています。
* **コストの削減:** Generali は、業務の合理化と効率の向上によりコストを削減しています。
* **引受業務の収益性の向上:** ゼネラリは、より選択的にリスクの価格設定を行い、高リスク事業へのエクスポージャーを削減することにより、引受業務の収益性を向上させています。
* **高成長市場での成長:** ゼネラリは、アジアやラテンアメリカなどの高成長市場で成長しています。
* **新しい製品とサービスへの投資:** Generali は、デジタル保険や資産管理ソリューションなどの新しい製品とサービスに投資しています。
これらの措置がゼネラリの立て直しに成功するかどうかを判断するのは時期尚早だが、同社は財務上の課題に対処するための措置を講じている。
**結論**
ゼネラリは過去4年間にそれぞれ財務上の損失を報告している。 これらの損失に寄与する主な要因には、新型コロナウイルス感染症のパンデミック、低金利、競争の激化などが含まれます。 ゼネラリは、コスト削減、保険引受収益性の向上、高成長市場での成長、新製品やサービスへの投資など、財務上の損失に対処するための多くの措置を講じている。
この保険会社との契約は避けてください
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@ be9bb3c6:8f7b599a
2023-10-27 00:07:43
## Chef's notes
Who doesn't love fried chicken? Use the best quality chickens, that are raised as close to your house that you can afford.
## Ingredients
- 4L cold, filtered water
- 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
- 12 bay leaves
- 1 head of garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 3 large rosemary sprigs
- 1 small bunch of thyme
- 1 small bunch of parsley
- Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons
- Two 3-pound chickens
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 cups buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
## Directions
1. In a very large pot, combine 1 quart of the water with 1 cup of the salt and the honey, bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme and parsley.
2. Add the lemon zest and juice and the lemon halves and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until the salt is dissolved. Let cool completely, then stir in the remaining 3 quarts of cold water.
3. Add the chickens, being sure they're completely submerged, and refrigerate overnight.
4. Drain the chickens and pat dry. Scrape off any herbs or peppercorns stuck to the skin and cut each bird into 8 pieces, keeping the breast meat on the bone.
5. In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Put the buttermilk in a large, shallow bowl. Working with a few pieces at a time, dip the chicken in the buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing so it adheres all over. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
6. In a very large, deep skillet, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 330°. Fry the chicken in 2 or 3 batches over moderate heat, turning once, until golden and crunchy and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece registers 160°, about 20 minutes.
7. Transfer the chicken to paper towels to drain, and keep warm in a low oven while you fry the remaining chicken pieces. Transfer the fried chicken to a platter, garnish with the herb sprigs and serve hot or at room temperature.
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@ c869bed1:98ea4930
2023-10-26 18:40:47
It is not surprising that Japan is one of the most visited countries because it has many tourist attractions. There are many places to visit here, and each place offers a different experience. Yoyogi Park is a must-visit; it is not only a park but also a place where cultural festivals are held.
# Yoyogi Location
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This location in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, is known for its trendy style. This place has ten districts, with each having unique characteristics. This place is also famous for its gardens. Even though the area is not very big, it is still a great place to visit.
In addition, the local economy is very developed, as shown by the many head offices and branches of large companies in the area. This definitely shows that this location is very strategic for business, driving economic growth.
# How to Find Yoyogi Park?
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There are many ways to reach Yoyogi and its famous gardens. Trains and cars are the two most famous land transportation. If you want to use the train to go to this place, you don't need to worry. There are many stations around.
People who want to take the train to its famous park can use this route. They can arrive at Harajuku Station using the JR Yamanote line. After leaving the station, turn right and walk approximately 200 meters. The park entrance sign can already be seen by visitors from that place.
# Activities at Yoyogi Park
Due to its many things to do, it is one of the four largest parks in Tokyo and is loved by people all over the world. When you go to Yoyogi Park, these are some of the things you can do:
#### 1. Relax at Yoyogi Park
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As mentioned before, this park is one of the four largest parks in Tokyo, so it is perfect for picnics and spending time with the family here. You can relax and enjoy the view.
Visitors can bring their family members to relax while visiting this place. If you want to relax in the clean air, bring a mat and provisions. You can also spend the afternoon taking a leisurely walk under the trees in the cool air. It will definitely be a fun and unforgettable activity.
#### 2. Viewing Cherry Blossoms
![image](https://www.japanholiday.com/pic/yoyogipark-2.jpg)
Because many cherry trees grow in this park, the next visit is to see the cherry blossoms. To do this activity, visitors must come in spring because that is when the cherry blossoms bloom and start to grow. to produce views that are pleasing to the eye and beautiful.
Take your family to see the cherry blossoms while you're at it, too. Make sure you bring a camera to capture every moment, because it will be a more fun activity and of course more memorable. Therefore, don't miss this activity.
#### 3. Vacationing in the Meiji-Jingu Temple
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This temple is very a pity to miss because it is near the Yoyogi Park and near the Harajuku Station. This is a temple built for the ruling Meiji Empire from 1867 to 1912. This temple, which was built from 1915 to 1920, looks calm and holy.
This temple was built in honor of the Emperor of Meiji who died, as well as the desire of Tokyo residents to pay their respects. Therefore, this place is a place to try if you want to make a trip that has a historical touch but not boring. If you go to the garden, don't forget to see this temple too.
#### 4. Enjoy the celebration
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In this place, you can not only enjoy the beauty of nature and culture, but can also enjoy the existing festival. The festival schedule is usually adjusted to the ongoing day and national events, so if you want to see and enjoy how the festival takes place, just look at the schedule provided by the organizer.
In the schedule there will usually be an announcement of what events are ongoing. There is no doubt that this festival is adjusted to the ongoing national event. Visitors can bring their families while enjoying this festival. Take photos and see Japanese unique festival.
#### 5. Seeing events originating from different cultures
![image](https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/05/iStock-1361491479-770x513.jpg)
Finally, you will have the opportunity to watch the event that describes various cultures in Japan. All of these events, ranging from the culture of Emperor Edo, Meiji, and more, will be displayed well to entertain visitors. Another goal of this event is to promote Japanese culture throughout the world.
Of course, the aim is to show the beauty of the country through cultural performances. However, it should be noted that the rules that apply to each cultural event vary when it is displayed. Therefore, don't be careless and continue to follow ongoing events in accordance with applicable regulations.
# Yoyogi: A Fun Tourist Spot
This park is an interesting place because it combines natural beauty with the hustle and bustle of the city. Apart from that, there are old buildings around this building. It will definitely add to the beautiful, unique and interesting impression of this place.
This tourist spot is also very interesting to visit because of its calm atmosphere and cool air. In this place, you can do everything from relaxing to taking part in cultural events. So it would be a shame if you missed this place while in Yoyogi, Japan.
# Yoyogi Park Entrance Ticket
It is very important to know how much the entrance ticket costs if you are interested in seeing this place. Unsurprisingly for many visitors, admission to the park is free. Therefore, it is not surprising that this park has many visitors every day.
Even though admission is free, Yoyogi Park still has lots of interesting things to visit, so don't miss this place.
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Contact : +81 3-3469-6081
Location : 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0052, Jepang
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@ e56b400c:175edce9
2023-10-26 16:02:34
**The Shropshire Bitcoiner's November meetup is on Wednesday November 15th at the Tap n Can, Shrewsbury at 1900.
**
It's a social meetup this month with a loose topic for the evening of "acquiring Bitcoin".
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@ f60a5c45:363a18f2
2023-10-26 10:49:24
As I (poorly) understand it, the maximalist position is that "divided we fall, united we stand", therefore crypto, in the fight against the british empire (central banks in our case) requires a one true cryptocurrency. Fair, I believe.
But many cryptocurrencies share MANY traits with bitcoin (eg monero), should people not work on those? The solutions they find makes bitcoin stronger. Even shitcoin (non-PoW) like ethereum have shared challanges with that of bitcoin. What is the bitcoin maximalist long term strategy?
I'm not looking to start a fight, I should mention, since maximalism is so contentious. But please feel free to be mean to me, that makes no difference (well, it'll make me cry in the shower for a few hours). Any answer is welcome.
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@ dec2e28f:01746c77
2023-10-26 05:58:49
* 面對我們珍愛的自由不斷受到挑戰,迫切需要對正在威脅民主根本的力量進行深刻檢視。自由和開放市場的理念正受到有影響力的政治勢力的威脅,他們以安全之名試圖強行實施壓迫性秩序和控制。本文深入探討了修復我們被操縱的市場、保護比特幣及其固有的反極權特質,並告知美國政策制定者,民主價值觀正在受到威脅。
### 自由市場和資本主義的侵蝕"
* 認為我們目前擁有資本主義和自由開放市場的人,並未關注事實。曾經被視為資本主義典範的美國經濟景觀自2008年金融危機以來發生了劇變,尤其是當立法者有選擇性地為銀行家提供紓困,以犧牲更廣泛的經濟利益。中央銀行體系的普遍影響導致自由市場扭曲,量化寬鬆(QE)被用作操縱債券市場的工具,人為降低資本成本,因此扭曲了...一切東西的價格。這種操縱產生了深遠的影響,包括中產階級的沖擊和財富的集中在少數人手中。
* 在今年三月的硅谷銀行倒閉事件之後,銀行期限資金計畫(BTFP)等工具的部署進一步加劇了這些扭曲,為銀行提供了實質上的收益率曲線控制,同時讓普通市民不得不應對飙升的利率和通脹。這種背離自然經濟市場的現象以及對自由和開放的資本成本的壓制,使我們更接近一種讓人聯想到"你名字"的共產主義體制的經濟模型,威脅到資本主義和民主的基本原則。
### 對金融自由和比特幣的最新攻擊
* 最近,來自參議員伊莉莎白·華倫(Elizabeth Warren)和許多國會成員的[一封信中](https://www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2023.10.17%20Letter%20to%20Treasury%20and%20White%20House%20re%20Hamas%20crypto%20security.pdf),他們利用國際危機進一步推動他們自己的政治議程,並限制金融自由。憑藉一篇新發表的《華爾街日報》文章,該文章虛假聲稱哈馬斯籌集了大筆加密貨幣資金來襲擊以色列 - 真相可能更加混淆。有趣的是,公眾[比特幣區塊鏈](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/guides/what-is-blockchain)提供了任何人都可以爭議的證據 - 這正是發生在參議員致總統的信件後的那一天。10月18日,區塊鏈分析公司Chainalysis澄清,雖然包括哈馬斯在內的一些恐怖組織確實利用加密貨幣進行資金籌集,但相對於傳統法定貨幣手段,規模極小。他們強調,區塊鏈技術的透明性使其不太適合用於非法活動,包括恐怖主義資助。此外,Chainalysis指出,政府機構和私營部門組織可以合作使用區塊鏈分析解決方案來追蹤和阻止向這些恐怖組織的資金流動。他們還強調了了解金融網絡中服務提供者角色的重要性,並警告不要根據有缺陷的分析和誤解來高估加密貨幣中的恐怖主義資助規模。
* 深入分析Chainalysis所揭示的事實,我們可以越來越清楚地看出,華倫參議員的信大幅扭曲了情況。詳細分析聚焦於一個特定地址,在僅僅7.5個月內進行了超過1,300筆存款和1,200筆提款,總共約8200萬美元的加密貨幣流入。然而,僅有約45萬美元的金額可以追溯到與恐怖活動有關的錢包(來源)。這僅占信中聲稱的1.3億美元的微不足道的一部分,相當於0.3461% - 這一巨大的差異暴露了白宮所宣傳的敘事的欺詐性質。不僅如此,商業內幕(Business Insider)於10月21日報導,哈馬斯的年度預算約為3億美元,而其資金的一個重要部分也來自對加沙進口徵稅以及與伊朗的國際聯繫。美國政府最近,即在攻擊以色列發生的僅一個月前的9月,曖昧地向伊朗釋放了約60億美元的法定貨幣。與比特幣不同,比特幣提供了一個公開可查的審計軌跡,但市民對於這筆重要的金融交易一無所知。關於實際釋放了多少資金的敘事取決於咨詢的新聞媒體或政治利益,通常會產生偏見和私利的觀點 - 這是一個諷刺。政治操縱數字和公開區塊鏈提供的透明現實之間的鮮明對比強調了深入、真實的分析的迫切需求,以及採用像比特幣這樣的公開可驗證的貨幣單位。
### 如此令人擔憂的原因
* 對基於虛假信息和不良報導的衝動政策反應可能對美國的競爭經濟地位以及更重要的是公民的自由權利產生毀滅性的長期影響。從表面上看,似乎是一個協調的政策回應(在華倫參議員的信發出後的一天),美國金融犯罪執行網絡(FinCEN)[提出了](https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/federal_register_notices/2023-10-19/FinCEN_311MixingNPRM_FINAL.pdf)有關[可轉換虛擬貨幣混合](https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/federal_register_notices/2023-10-19/FinCEN_311MixingNPRM_FINAL.pdf)的[特別措施建議](https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/federal_register_notices/2023-10-19/FinCEN_311MixingNPRM_FINAL.pdf),並將其標誌為主要洗錢問題。根據FinCEN建議中包含的所有信息,這為擴大政策開啟了大門,可能侵犯個人權利。例如,加強監控和可能失去隱私權可能使運行比特幣全節點的個人受到前所未有的審查。他們可能會發現自己承擔了不僅繁瑣而且侵犯個人隱私和使用其節點進行交易的用戶隱私的監管要求。在這些提議的措施下運行全節點所涉及的不確定性和法律風險可能會阻止個人對其財產進行審計,因此增加了風險,依賴不良行為者。
* Bitcoin持有人,特別是那些在2022年運行自己的節點並保管自己的資產的人,並未受到像Sam Bankman-Fried等不誠實的中央化閘路管理者和惡意的第三方保管人的影響。此外,對節點運營者的政策攻擊會削減美國公民的金融自由,也會刺激這個新金融領域的企業轉向國外。開發人員可能會因為擔心受到監管而受到阻礙,因此限制了美國公民和該國建設者的潛力和核心價值。
### 比特幣節點的本質是什麼,為什麼它很重要?
* 在黃金市場中,要怎樣確定某人給你的是一塊純金條呢?嗯,你可以擁有一台XRF(X射線螢光)設備,它會向金屬發射能量波,根據返回到設備的能量頻率來確定元素組成。簡而言之,純度審計確保你已經購買了真正的金子。為什麼這種設備如此重要 - 因為如果你購買了一百萬美元的黃金,你想確保它是真的,對吧?在比特幣中,這種純度測試是通過運行一個全節點來進行的。這個測試可以外包給第三方,也可以由個人執行。這一點非常重要:如果一個人不能運行自己的節點並審核交付,那就等於說一個人接收了十億美元的黃金交付,卻被禁止進行自己的個人審核。
* 由於比特幣是一種數字商品,擁有審核交付的權利對於保護個人免受不當行為的侵害至關重要。建議禁止此類設備就是支持政府掌握專制控制權,以犧牲個人保護自己免受竊賊侵害的權利。還有一個重要的問題,比特幣是唯一一個具有足夠小的代碼基礎,讓普通市民負擔得起並運行自己的節點,提供對他們的財產進行獨立審核的機會 - 確保其合法性和整體安全性。簡而言之,比特幣與眾不同 - 比特幣倡導個人自由、主權和個人權利。這是一個與我們獨立宣言一致的觀念:“被他們的造物主賦予了某些不可剝奪的權利...為了保障這些權利,政府是在人民同意的基礎上建立的,其正當權力來自於被統治者的同意。
### 號召行動
* 那麼,極權政府擁抱什麼呢?他們擁抱控制。這種控制通常是通過微小而漸進的變化來建立的,掩蓋了公民未能察覺的更深層趨勢和方向。最終,這種進展將導致絕對的控制。那麼,如果一個政府對實現絕對控制感興趣,最重要的杠杆是什麼呢?沒錯,就是貨幣。因為貨幣是推動個人公民的每一個行動和慾望的能量。因此,讓我非常清楚地告訴您:您不會通過變得更加極權主義來擊敗極權政府。
* 美國建立在個人權利和自由的原則之上。這些自由反過來創造了世界上最強大的經濟和最強大的國家。正是這些自由,在以安全為名的衝動政策決策中,冒著危險去剝奪您的個人權利
* 面對不可阻擋的比特幣和去中心化金融潮流,作為一個社會,特別是作為美國公民,我們必須認識到我們所處的關鍵十字路口。比特幣的創新和采用的軌跡將繼續,不論是否有任何單一國家的積極參與或理解。仍然存在的問題是,我們是否會成為這種不可避免的金融演變中的領袖還是遲滯者
* 我們珍惜的自由和開放市場的理念受到威脅。我們必須迫切地致力於深刻而細緻地理解比特幣在日益數字化的未來中確保金融自由的潛力。通過積極選擇教育自己、我們的社區,並與我們選舉產生的代表進行有意義的對話,我們正在采取必要的步驟,以保護我們作為全球金融領袖的地位
* 這不僅僅是為了保持經濟主導地位,更是為了保護那些定義我們的權利和自由。市場操縱和倉促的政策決策所提供的虛假安全感已侵蝕了資本主義的基礎 - 一個在其真正形式中已不再存在的系統。我們必須認識到這種扭曲,挑戰它,並通過比特幣支持金融自由的事業。
* 支持致力於數字權利和金融自由的組織不僅僅是一個選擇,而是一個責任。通過貢獻我們的時間、資源和聲音,我們正在反對那些試圖集中控制並削弱我們經濟主權的力量。
* 在個人層面上,擁抱確保我們金融自由的工具 - 比如建立比特幣錢包、運行全節點,以及自我教育以確保比特幣的安全使用 - 是一個強大的促進自由的行為。我們正在強化網絡,保護我們的資產,並確認我們對一個金融自由對所有人都可訪問的未來的承諾。
* 挑戰是巨大的,但賭注太高,不能袖手旁觀。美國面臨一個選擇:適應和擁抱去中心化的貨幣未來,確保我們的自由和金融領導地位,或者冒著被落在後頭、被束縛於過時體系並侵蝕自由的風險。充分瞭解、參與和積極的公民力量是我們在這個關鍵時刻的最大資產。共同努力,我們可以塑造一個堅守自由、創新和金融主權原則的未來。
> "願意為了暫時的安全而放棄基本自由的人,既不應該擁有自由,也不應該擁有安全" - 本傑明·富蘭克林
* [原文: Preston Pysh](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/legal/bitcoin-anti-totalitarianism)
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In the face of ongoing challenges to our cherished freedoms, it is imperative to critically examine the forces at play that threaten the very fabric of democracy. The ideals of freedom and open markets are at risk of being undermined by influential political forces seeking to impose oppressive order and control in the name of security. This article delves into the pressing need to fix our manipulated markets, protect Bitcoin and its inherent anti-totalitarian qualities, and inform US policymakers that democratic values are what’s at stake.
## THE EROSION OF FREE MARKETS AND CAPITALISM
People who think we currently have capitalism and free and open markets haven’t been paying attention. The American economic landscape, once a paragon of capitalism, has undergone a seismic shift, particularly since the 2008 financial crisis when lawmakers selectively bailed out the bankers at the expense of the broader economy. The central banking system’s pervasive influence has led to a distortion of free markets, with quantitative easing (QE) being employed as a tool to manipulate the bond market, artificially lowering the cost of capital and thus distorting the prices of…everything. This manipulation has had far-reaching consequences, including the gutting of the middle class and the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few.
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank failure this March, the deployment of tools such as the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) has further exacerbated these distortions, providing de facto yield curve control for banks, while leaving ordinary citizens to grapple with soaring interest rates and inflation. This divergence from naturally occurring economic markets and the suppression of a free and open cost of capital has pushed us closer to an economic model reminiscent of “you name it” communism regime, threatening the foundational principles of capitalism and democracy.
## THE NEWEST ASSAULT ON FINANCIAL FREEDOM AND BITCOIN
In a recent letter from Senator Elizabeth Warren and numerous congressional members, they leverage international crises to further their own political agenda and curtail financial freedoms. Armed with a freshly published Wall Street Journal article that falsely suggests Hamas raised a significant sum of crypto funding to attack Israel - the truth couldn’t be more obscured. The irony of the claim is that the public Bitcoin blockchain provides evidence that anyone can dispute – which is exactly what happened the day following the Senator’s letter to the President. On October 18, blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, clarified that while some terrorist organizations, including Hamas, do leverage cryptocurrencies for funding, the scale is extremely small relative to traditional fiat banking means. They emphasized that the transparency of blockchain technology makes it a less suitable medium for illicit activities, including terrorism financing. Additionally, Chainalysis pointed out that government agencies and private sector organizations can collaborate using blockchain analysis solutions to trace and disrupt the flow of funds to these terrorist groups. They also highlighted the importance of understanding the role of service providers in these financial networks and cautioned against overestimating the scale of terrorism financing in cryptocurrency based on flawed analyses and misinterpretations.
Delving deeper into the facts revealed by Chainalysis, it becomes increasingly evident how Senator Warren’s letter dramatically skewed the situation. The detailed analysis zeroes in on a specific address that conducted over 1,300 deposits and 1,200 withdrawals within a mere 7.5 months, with a total inflow of roughly $82 million in cryptocurrency. However, a mere fraction of this amount, approximately $450,000, can be linked back to a wallet associated with terrorist activities (source). This represents a mere 0.3461% of the purported $130 million claimed in the letter—a staggering discrepancy that lays bare the deceptive nature of the narrative being pushed to the White House. Not only has Business Insider reported on October 21 that Hamas operates with an annual budget of $300 million, but a significant portion of its funding also stems from taxing imports into Gaza, as well as international connections with Iran. A country to which the US government recently, and rather ambiguously, may have released $6 billion in fiat currency to in September, just a month prior to the attack on Israel. Unlike Bitcoin, which offers a publicly accessible audit trail, citizens are left in the dark about this substantial financial transaction. The narrative on what was actually released depends heavily on the news outlet or political interest one consults, often resulting in biased and self-serving points of view - the irony. This stark contrast between politically manipulated numbers and the transparent reality a public blockchain provides underscores the urgent need for thorough, factual analysis and the adoption of publicly verifiable monetary units like Bitcoin.
## WHY IS THIS SO CONCERNING?
Kneejerk policy reactions, based on false information and poor reporting can have devastating long-term impacts to the US’s competitive economic position and more importantly the liberties and freedoms of the citizens. In what appears to be a coordinated policy response (one day after Senator Warren’s letter), The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) came out with a proposal for special measures regarding convertible virtual currency mixing and labeled it a primary money laundering concern. Based on all the information contained in the FinCEN proposal, it opens the door for expansive policy to infringe on the rights of individuals. For example, the increased surveillance and potential loss of privacy could subject individuals running Bitcoin full nodes to unprecedented scrutiny. They might find themselves burdened with regulatory requirements that are not only onerous but also infringe upon their personal privacy, and the privacy of users transacting through their nodes. The uncertainty and legal risks associated with running a full node under these proposed measures could discourage individuals from auditing their property, thus increasing their risk and reliance on bad actors.
Bitcoin holders that ran their own node and took custody of their property in 2022 were NOT impacted by fraudulent centralized gate-keepers, like Sam Bankman Fried, and third party custodians that acted maliciously. Additionally, a policy attack on node operators creates less financial freedom for US citizens and an incentive for businesses in this new sector of finance to move offshore. Developers might be discouraged from creating and implementing privacy-enhancing features, limiting the potential and the very essence of American citizens and builders within this country.
## WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF A BITCOIN NODE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
In the gold market, how would you know if someone gave you a pure bar of gold? Well, you can own an XRF (X-ray Fluorescence) device that emits energy waves into the metal to determine the elemental composition based on the frequency of energy that comes back to the device. In short, a purity audit ensures that you have purchased actual gold. Why is this device so important – because if you buy a million dollars of gold, you want to make sure it’s the real stuff, right? In Bitcoin, that purity test is conducted by running a full node. This test can be outsourced to a third party, or it can be conducted by the individual. This point is vital: if a person is NOT allowed to run their own node and audit delivery, it would be the same as saying a person accepting delivery of a billion dollars in gold is banned from conducting their own personal audit.
Since bitcoin is a digital commodity, this right to audit delivery is essential to protect their liberties against foul play. Suggesting such a device be banned is a vote for autocratic control by government handlers at the expense of the individual’s rights to protect themselves from thieves. While we are on this important subject, Bitcoin is the only blockchain that has a code base small enough to allow for everyday citizens to afford and operate their own node and provide independent audits on their property – ensuring its legitimacy and overall security. In short, Bitcoin is different – Bitcoin promotes individual freedoms, sovereignty, and liberties at the individual level. An idea consistent with our Declaration of Independence: “Endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights…That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
## A CALL TO ACTION
So what do totalitarian governments embrace? They embrace control. Such a control is often established through small and incremental changes that mask a deeper trend and direction that citizens don’t notice. This progression ultimately leads to absolute control. Now, what is the paramount lever to pull if a government was interested in absolute control? That’s right, the money. Because money is the energy that fuels every action and desire of the individual citizen. Therefore let me be very clear: You will not beat a totalitarian government by becoming more totalitarian.
America was founded on the principle of individual rights and freedoms. Those freedoms in turn created the strongest economy and most powerful nation on the planet. It is those very freedoms that are at risk with knee jerk policy decisions to remove your individual rights in the name of security.
In the face of the unstoppable tide that is Bitcoin and decentralized finance, it is paramount that we, as a society, and particularly as citizens of the United States, recognize the critical crossroads we find ourselves. The trajectory of Bitcoin’s innovation and adoption will continue, with or without the active participation or understanding of any single nation. The question that remains is whether we will be leaders or laggards in this inevitable financial evolution.
Our cherished ideals of liberty and open markets are at stake. We must urgently commit ourselves to a deep and nuanced understanding of Bitcoin’s potential to secure financial freedom in an increasingly digital future. By actively choosing to educate ourselves, our communities, and engaging in meaningful dialogue with our elected representatives, we are taking essential steps towards protecting our position as a global financial leader.
This is not just about maintaining economic dominance; it is about safeguarding the very liberties and freedoms that define us. The false sense of security provided by manipulated markets and snap policy decisions has eroded the foundation of capitalism—a system that, in its true form, no longer exists. We must recognize this distortion, challenge it, and champion the cause of financial freedom through Bitcoin.
Supporting organizations dedicated to digital rights and financial freedom becomes not just a choice, but a duty. By contributing our time, resources, and voices, we are making a stand against the forces that seek to centralize control and diminish our economic sovereignty.
On an individual level, embracing the tools that ensure our financial freedom—such as setting up Bitcoin wallets, running full nodes, and educating ourselves on the secure use of Bitcoin—is a powerful act of promoting freedom. We are fortifying the network, protecting our assets, and affirming our commitment to a future where financial freedom is accessible to all.
The challenge is formidable, but the stakes are too high to remain passive. The United States has a choice: adapt and embrace the decentralized future of money, securing our liberties and financial leadership, or risk being left behind, tethered to outdated systems and eroding freedoms. The power of informed, engaged, and proactive citizens is our greatest asset in this pivotal moment. Together, we can shape a future that upholds the principles of freedom, innovation, and financial sovereignty.
*“Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety” - Benjamin Franklin*
By:PRESTON PYSH
Link:https://bitcoinmagazine.com/legal/bitcoin-anti-totalitarianism
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2023-10-25 18:26:05
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ตัวอย่างง่ายๆ ที่จะต้องสังเกตดูให้ดีว่า โดยที่แท้นั้นเราไม่สามารถรู้จักอดีต ปัจจุบัน หรืออนาคต ได้เลย
เราไม่อาจรู้จักสิ่งที่เป็นปัจจุบันได้ ถ้าสิ่งนั้นไม่กลายเป็นอดีตไปเสียก่อน เหมือนอย่างว่า..เมื่อตาเห็นรูป เช่น เห็นดอกไม้ดอกหนึ่ง จิตใจต้องรับอารมณ์(รูป,สี)เสร็จแล้ว ภาพที่เห็นนั้นเป็นอดีตไปแล้ว เราจึงจะรู้ว่าเป็นดอกไม้ดอกหนึ่ง เช่น ดอกกุหลาบดอกหนึ่ง เป็นต้น
ถ้าไม่เป็นอดีตไปเสียก่อน จิตใจก็ไม่มีทางจะรู้ว่ามันเป็นอะไร เพราะเหตุฉะนั้น ปัจจุบันเป็นสิ่งที่เรารู้ไม่ได้ รู้สึกไม่ได้ สัมผัสไม่ได้ เพราะว่าเราไม่อาจจะรู้จักสิ่งใดได้ โดยที่สิ่งนั้นไม่เปลี่ยนเป็นอดีตไปเสียก่อนนั่นเอง ต้องเป็น "ขณะจิต" ในอดีตเสียก่อน จึงจะรู้ว่าสิ่งนั้นเป็นอะไร เราจึงไม่อาจจะสัมผัสปัจจุบันได้
ส่วนเวลาที่เรียกว่า "อนาคต" ก็ยังไม่มา ส่วนอดีตก็ล่วงลับไปแล้ว เราก็ไม่ได้รับอะไรเลย แม้แต่ที่เป็น"ปัจจุบัน" #ถ้าใครมองเห็นอย่างนี้ก็เรียกว่ารู้จักเวลาอย่างถูกต้อง คือเวลาในภาษาธรรมะ ซึ่งไม่อาจจะแบ่งเป็นวินาที นาที เดือน ปีอะไรได้เลย มันเป็นกระแสอันหนึ่งซึ่งคงที่ จนกล่าวได้ว่า ไม่มีเบื้องต้น ไม่มีเบื้องปลาย ไม่มีท่ามกลาง
สิ่งที่เรียกว่า "เวลา" นั้น ไม่มีใครรู้ได้ว่าตั้งต้นเมื่อไหร่ มากี่กัปกี่กัลป์แล้ว จะไปสิ้นสุดเมื่อไหร่ อีกกี่กัปกี่กัลป์ แล้วในขณะปัจจุบันของมัน เราก็แตะต้องมันไม่ได้ เพราะต้องเป็นอดีตไปเสียก่อนทุกที จึงจะรู้สึกขึ้นในใจได้ว่าอะไรเป็นอะไร
เมื่อตาเห็นรูปก็ดี เมื่อหูฟังเสียงก็ดี เมื่อจมูกได้กลิ่นก็ดี ลิ้นได้รสก็ดี กายได้สัมผัสทางผิวหนังก็ดี หรือใจคิดนึกอะไรก็ดี "ขณะจิต"แห่งอดีตเท่านั้น ที่จะบอกได้ว่าอะไรเป็นอะไร ขณะเป็นปัจจุบันนั้นบอกให้ไม่ได้เพราะเร็วเกินไป เพียงขณะจิตเดียวก็เป็นอดีตเสียแล้ว ขณะจิตที่กระทบอารมณ์นั้นบอกอะไรไม่ได้ จนกว่าเป็นขณะจิตที่เสวยอารมณ์เสร็จแล้ว เพราะฉะนั้น สิ่งนั้นก็เป็นอดีตไปแล้ว ดังนี้ เป็นต้น
ท่านลองเปรียบเทียบดูว่า คนไหนโง่หรือคนไหนฉลาดกว่ากัน
คนที่เห็นเวลาเป็นอย่างนี้อย่างนั้น เป็นอดีต เป็นอนาคต เป็นปัจจุบัน จนปัญหาเกิดขึ้นนั้น ก็ต้องมีความทุกข์เป็นธรรมดา
ส่วนพระอรหันต์นั้น ฉลาดจนไม่มีอดีต อนาคต ปัจจุบัน อย่างที่พระพุทธเจ้าตรัสว่า “ไม่ถือเอาไว้ที่ส่วนสุดทั้งสอง และทั้งไม่ถือเอาไว้ที่ตรงกลาง” นั่นคือ “ความไม่ยึดถือ” เป็นบุคคลผู้หลุดพ้นแล้ว ไม่ยึดถือส่วนทั้งสอง คืออดีตกับอนาคต ส่วนข้างต้นเรียกว่า"อดีต" ส่วนข้างปลายเรียกว่า"อนาคต" นี้ก็ไม่ยึดถือ
แล้วก็ไม่ยึดถือแม้กระทั่งส่วนตรงกลาง คือ "ปัจจุบัน" อย่างนี้เรียกว่า "ไม่มีการยึดถืออะไร" และเป็นพระอรหันต์เพราะรู้จักเวลาอย่างถูกต้องเช่นนี้
แต่คนธรรมดาสามัญทำอย่างนี้ไม่ได้ ทำไม่เป็น ดังนั้น จึงต้องสอนกันอีกอย่างหนึ่ง อีกแนวหนึ่ง คือ ให้รู้จักจัดการเกี่ยวกับเวลา ว่า..อย่างไรเป็นอดีต อย่างไรเป็นอนาคต อย่างไรเป็นปัจจุบัน แล้วก็ให้จัดการกับปัจจุบันให้ถูกต้อง อย่าไปมัวห่วงเรื่องอดีต อนาคต ให้ฟุ้งซ่าน แต่ให้สนใจกับปัจจุบัน คือสิ่งที่จะต้องทำเฉพาะหน้า ที่นี่ เดี๋ยวนี้ ในวันนี้ ให้ถูกต้อง อย่างนี้คนธรรมดาก็บรรเทาความทุกข์ไปได้มาก
แต่ถ้าคนธรรมดาสามัญนั้น มองเห็นปัจจุบันที่ลึก(ซึ้ง)ขึ้นไปอีก จนกระทั่ง(ปัจจุบัน)ไม่มีแล้ว #คนธรรมดาสามัญนั้นก็กลายเป็นพระอริยเจ้าไปด้วยเหตุนี้.
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๑ มกราคม ๒๕๑๐
ธรรมบรรยายเรื่อง “เรามากินเวลากันเถิด” จากหนังสือ “ภาษาคน-ภาษาธรรม”
“กาโล ฆสติ ภูตานิ
สพฺพาเนว สหตฺตนา
โย กาลฆโส ภูโต
ส ภูตปจนึ ปจิ
กาลเวลา
ย่อมกลืนกินสรรพสัตว์
พร้อมทั้งตัวของมันเอง
ผู้ใดกินกาล
ผู้นั้นชื่อว่าเผาสิ่งที่เผาสัตว์
กาลเวลาทำให้อายุ ผิวพรรณ
ของสัตว์ทั้งหลายสิ้นไปเสื่อมไป
ตัวมันเองก็ล่วงไปด้วย
พระอรหันต์ ชื่อว่า ผู้กินกาล
เพราะไม่มีปฏิสนธิกาลในอนาคต
เป็นผู้ทำลาย หรือคายโอกาสในการเกิดใหม่
สิ่งที่เผาสัตว์ คือกิเลส มีราคะ เป็นต้น
อันพระขีณาสพเผาเสียแล้ว”
ปปัญจสูทนี อรรถกถา
มัชฌิมนิกาย มูลปริยายสูตร
#truthbetold #psychology #mindset #time
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@ 7489688c:a2f16946
2023-10-25 17:54:56
**validation cloud partners with dorahacks to provide node api to developers, enabling new web3 applications**
participants of dorahacks hackathons and grant programs will gain free access to javelin, validation cloud's node api
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zug, switzerland and george town, cayman islands, march 15, 2023 /prnewswire/ -- validation cloud, a web3 data streaming and infrastructure company, has announced a partnership with dorahacks, a global leading hacker organization. as part of the partnership, developers participating in dorahacks' hackathons, grant programs, and community events will have free access to validation cloud's javelin, a high-performance global node api. this will enable developers to build their applications on leading networks such as aptos, ethereum, and polygon.
"validation cloud is excited to partner with dorahacks to provide developers with the best building experience on leading networks," said michael horowitz, ceo of validation cloud." javelin's superior speed, scalability, and resilience will provide developers with the necessary tools to build web3 applications with ease."
during the programs, all participants in dorahacks' hackathons and grant programs will have access to javelin, with winners receiving extended access to validation cloud's platform to continue building. additionally, alumni of dorahacks will be given preferred access to validation cloud's product suite.
javelin's speed, scale, and resilience make it a major catalyst for next-generation web3 applications, including full-stack zero-knowledge infrastructure, appchains, and faster blockchains. for developers, this means hyper-resilient connectivity, preventing network outages or unsustainable infrastructure. further, javelin's lightning-fast speed connects users to networks in just 20 milliseconds from anywhere in the world, eliminating a massive time burden for developers.
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"dorahacks is thrilled to include validation cloud as a hackathon and grant partner," added steve ngok, a partner at dorahacks, "we believe access to validation cloud's best-in-breed api endpoints will offer an unprecedented experience to our developer community, enabling them to build even more creative, high-quality projects than ever before."
the partnership between validation cloud and dorahacks is expected to provide a boost to the development of web3 applications and drive innovation in the industry. developers can connect to javelin today at app.validationcloud.io and learn more about dorahacks hackathons at dorahacks.io.
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2023-10-25 14:09:05
I recently mentioned my fun experience of orange pilling one restaurant to accept BTC because I didn't have enough cash with me; the owner said I could pay next time, but I'm a bit annoyed by all the time being wasted to exchange for local fiat, so I asked do you accept Bitcoin? **And everything happened next all started with this simple ASK.**
He was quite uninterested at first, maybe don't want to have unnecessary work, then I said, but it takes less than 1 minute to create a Bitcoin wallet, it's really simple! And with all the inflation now, accepting Bitcoin is way better, he then started to be curious ( some background story: this happened in Turkey, one of the places having high inflation )
He then asked if I should use Binance? I said no, no need, all you need is to download [Blue Wallet](https://bluewallet.io/). I showed him how to create a new wallet, and he needed to write down the seed words to keep it somewhere safe; I then showed him how to send and receive, but the lesson learned from here is that starting with LN is better when pilling restaurants or cafes.
I decided to go there again for lunch and show the owner how to use LN; I didn't want to confuse him with all the on-chain and LN, custodial or non-custodial wallets, so to keep things simple, I asked him to download [Wallet of Satoshi](https://www.walletofsatoshi.com/).
1. First test: I sent 10 sats to his newly downloaded wallet to show him how much faster LN is.
2. Second transaction: I showed him how he can change the setting to display TRY to smooth the charge and paid my lunch; I can tell he's impressed by how simple things can be.
https://gcdnb.pbrd.co/images/w4lwA3Okx5v3.jpg?o=1
I then showed him **different ways to accept payment from customers over LN**:
- Click receive and input the amount, then show a QR code - good for those in-person paying.
- Click receive and input the amount, then copy an invoice - good for those ordering online.
- Use an LN address, which is like a bank account - good for the repeated customers.
**Some Details Might Help Onboarding Businesses**
- Help the owners set the local currency displayed to smooth the charge
- Keep it SIMPLE, overwhelming is not a good way to start
- Start with BTC over LN is better when orange pilling restaurants or cafes
**Takeaways**
1. Be the change, you don't need to wait for the whole world to start accepting BTC, all you need is people or businesses around you to start to accept it; you definitely don't need BlackRock or some companies to come in and say it's cool to use Bitcoin; NO, just use it, if two people consent that using Bitcoin as their value exchange, that it's enough.
2. Do not expect others to do the work for you, the whole point with BTC is back to peer-to-peer, any third parties should add extra value if they want to be part of the trade.
3. Find places that accept BTC in [BTC map](https://btcmap.org/) and supporting them is nice, but isn't it better if you can orange pill the places you eat or go all the time?
4. People trust people around them more than the so-called influencers; funny enough, it all starts with you and me. How about a new fun for everyone? Go to your go-to places and pretend you don't have enough cash to pay, creating a chance for businesses to experiment with magic internet money ⚡️
Imagining more people started asking if they could pay in Bitcoin, business owners would eventually be smart enough to add it as a payment method!
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2023-10-25 09:57:04
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NEO founder and core developer Erik Zhang attended DoraHacks, a leading Chinese hackathon, as a judge from July 19-22.
Based on the event’s theme of “Bringing About the 4th Industrial Transformation,” Erik delivered an opening speech, which focused on how blockchain technology will enable the future of the Internet.
“I am confident that blockchain technology will shape the future of the internet, starting with a paradigm shift in terms of computing. With this, I foresee the Internet shifting from being application-centric to user-centric by giving full control to the users,” he said.
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“Developers have long been at the core of our company. Through NEO3, we aim to provide enhanced support, an upgraded infrastructure, and a suite of tools to empower our developers to realize next-generation decentralized apps.
“Within the past few decades, China has undergone an Internet transformation, one that’s fundamentally changed people’s lives. Moving forward, NEO anticipates an even greater transformation coming our way as blockchain adoption accelerates, and as we advance towards rolling out NEO3.”
He encouraged participants to embrace innovation and blockchain to accelerate the development of decentralized applications, built on the blockchain, and build a smart economy.
Connecting the future of the Internet and NEO, Erik also discussed the following elements of NEO3’s development and how they are helping better support developers:
• dBFT 2.0 was launched in May – The consensus delegated Byzantine fault tolerance mechanism has been improved to guarantee immediate transaction finality and includes a recovery method to help failed nodes on the NEO network get back online with minimal disruption.
• NeoFS, NeoID, and other products will soon be launched – NeoFS is a distributed decentralized object storage platform integrated with the NEO blockchain, while NeoID is a decentralized identity protocol built by NEO.
At the event Erik also introduced the audience to NEO EcoBoost, describing it as a way for NEO to provide comprehensive support for developers as well as Dapps and infrastructural upgrading.
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2023-10-25 04:58:05
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So a lot of noise has been made around the Lightning vulnerability recently disclosed by Antoine Riard. Many people are claiming the sky is falling, that Lightning is fundamentally broken, and nothing could be further from the truth. I think part of the problem is that people don't really understand how this vulnerability works, firstly, and secondly many people don't understand how this individual vulnerability overlaps with other known issues on the Lightning Network that have known solutions.
So first, let's go through and try to understand the vulnerability itself. When a Lightning payment is routed across the network, one thing that is key to understand is how the timelocks for refunding a failed payment work. The hop closest to the receiver has a timelock of 'x', and every hop going back to the sender has one of 'x+1', 'x+2', and so on. The timelocks get progressively longer as you go each hop from the receiver back towards the sender. The reason for this is that if a payment reaches the receiver, but some problem stops the preimage from propagating all the way back to the sender, the hop where it stopped has time to enforce it on-chain, and put the preimage there that all preceding hops need to confirm the payment. Otherwise someone in the middle, where the failure happens, could have their outgoing hop claim the funds with the preimage, and the hop that forwarded it to them claim it with their refund path, and leave that person in the middle shit out of luck having lost funds.
The Replacement Cycling Attack is a complicated way to try and accomplish exactly that undesired outcome, the target node losing money by having the outgoing hop claim the funds with a success transaction, and the incoming hop claiming funds through the refund transaction. This necessitates stalling out the victim node, and preventing them from seeing the preimage in the success transaction on one side until after the timelock expires on the other side, so they can claim the refund there.
This requires a very targeted and complicated game of manipulating the victim's mempool. Let's look at the actual transaction structure involved here. You have the commitment transaction, which is the main transaction representing the Lightning channel state. It has an output for each side of the channel representing funds completely under the control of one member or the other, and outputs for each HTLC in the process of being routed. These outputs are the ones we are concerned with. Each HTLC output can be spent either immediately at any time with the preimage from the receiver, or after the timelock expires on the refund.
The attack requires that a malicious party, or two conspiring parties, have a channel on both sides of the victims node routing a payment. So Bob, the victim, has a channel with Alice and Carol, the attackers, and payment routed from Carol to Bob to Alice. Now remember, the timelock refund path between Alice and Bob will expire and become valid before the refund between Carol and Bob.
The attackers route a payment through Bob, and then Alice will refuse to send Bob the preimage to finalize the payment when she receives it. What Bob will do now is wait until the timelock window expires between himself and Alice, and go to broadcast the channel commitment transaction and refund transaction to get it confirmed before the timelock window expires. What Alice will do is then go to spend the preimage transaction to claim the funds with an output unrelated to the channel, and right afterwards doublespend the second input in the preimage success transaction. The goal here is to evict Bob's timeout transaction from the mempool, but also evict the preimage success transaction so Bob doesn't see it. If he does, he will learn the preimage and can simply claim the funds in his channel with Carol before her timeout transaction is valid to spend.
Alice and Carol have to do this on a consistent basis, everytime Bob rebroadcasts his timeout transaction with Alice, until the blockheight passes where Carol's timeout transaction is valid. Then they can submit the success transaction on Alice's side, and the timeout transaction on Carol's side, and leave Bob holding the bag having lost the value of the payment he was routing.
The problem with this is two fold. Firstly, the victim's Bitcoin Core node must be specifically targeted to ensure that at no time does the preimage success transaction propagate into their mempool where their Lightning node can acquire the preimage. Secondly, if the second transaction Alice uses to evict the preimage transaction is confirmed, Alice incurs a cost (remember, the idea is to replace the timeout transaction with the preimage, so that is evicted from the mempool, then replace the preimage transaction with the second one double-spending the additional input in the preimage transaction). That means every time Bob re-broadcasts his timeout transaction, Alice has to pay a higher fee to re-evict it, and when that is confirmed she actually incurs a cost.
So Bob can force Alice to incur a big cost simply by regularly rebroadcasting his timeout transaction with a higher fee, meaning if the payment HTLC output is not worth significantly more than the fees Alice could incur, the attack isn't economically worthwhile to pull off. It would also be possible to prevent the attack completely by changing how HTLC success and timeout transactions are constructed. By using the SIGHASH_ALL flag, which means the signature commits to the entirety of the transaction and becomes invalid if the tiniest detail (like adding the new input in the preimage transaction required for this attack) is changed. This wouldn't work with current version of Lightning channels using anchor outputs, but it would solve the issue entirely. Peter Todd has also proposed a new consensus feature that would entirely solve the issue, essentially a reverse timelock, where the transaction would become invalid after a certain time or blockheight instead of becoming valid after. Going that far however is not necessary in my opinion.
Simply rebroadcasting your transaction regularly with a slight fee bump is a massive mitigation of the attack, but there are also numerous dynamics that just make it not a serious issue regardless. First, if you aren't a routing node, this isn't really a serious issue. So most end users are safe from this attack. Secondly, there are many reasons why nodes do not allow any random person to open channels to them. Large nodes are very selective about who they peer with, as random channels not managed efficiently or professionally have a cost in the form of sunk or wasted capital in unused channels. So any large node that would make a juicy target for this attack is not trivial to even get connected with in the first place, let alone connect to them with multiple channels to pull off the attack in the first place. Lastly, as I've written about in the past, other unrelated attacks possible on the network are already necessitating filters and restrictions in how nodes choose to handle HTLCs they could forward. I.e. limits on the size of payments they will forward, how many they will allow at any given time, etc. So even if you can open a channel with a node worth attacking, as the network evolves there will be more thought through criteria and filters for deciding whether to even forward a payment in the first place.
Overall, this is a legitimate issue and possible attack, but both in terms of direct mitigations, and how the attack will interact with solutions to other issues over the long term, this is not an unsolvable problem. It is a legitimate issue, and dismissing it as purely FUD is not an accurate reaction, but to claim the sky is falling and the Lightning Network as a protocol is doomed is far overblowing the issue.
Time will march on, we will run into problems, and we will fix those problems as they come. Like we always have.
By:SHINOBI
Link:https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/postmortem-on-the-lightning-replacement-cycling-attack
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@ de804bae:0d7de298
2023-10-24 23:02:09
在合伙伙伴的大力支持与全球Hackers的热情参与下,DoraHacks已经举办过近百场令人难忘的Hackathon。在每一场Hackathon上,Hacker们开启连续24小时的脑力狂欢,用实力和热情向我们展现了一个又一个令人惊叹的作品。
人类社会各行业总会出现一个又一个迫切的问题,为了解决它们,DoraHacks与Ontology达成深度合作,共建Ontology核心开发社群和应用开发者社群、共建Ontology生态。
## 全球区块链技术巡游开启
8月起,DoraHacks将与伙伴Ontology一同开启全球区块链技术巡游,在中国、美国、德国、英国、日本、韩国、丹麦等7个国家举办Hackathon全球联赛。每场的优秀Hackers更会受邀前往旧金山参与Hackathon全球总决赛,角逐Hacker全球总冠军。
本次Hackathon全球联赛将围绕区块链技术展开。欢迎有技术实力、参赛经验和参与热情的Hacker报名。
你可以是区块链安全专家、熟悉主流区块链源代码的Hacker、分布式应用开发工程师、传统的iOS/Android/Web开发工程师、UI设计师或者其他与区块链相关的技术人才。
请持续关注DoraHacks公众号,我们会在确认具体时间、具体地点、报名方式后第一时间告知Hacker们。
## ?Ontology是谁?
Ontology(ONT,本体)是新一代高性能基础公有链&分布式信任协作平台。Ontology致力于实现一个点对点的信任系统,构建跨链、跨系统、跨行业的信任基础体系。用技术手段,解决社会信任的痛点,极大的降低信任成本。
## ?DoraHacks是谁?
DoraHacks(dorahacks.com)是新锐的去中心化全球极客组织,是世界一流的Hackathon 组织者,也是中国最大的Hacker社区。
DoraHacks的使命是联结全世界的Hacker,为Hacker们提供服务和基础设施,同时将Hacker们的智慧凝结起来,用创新、高效的方式解决人类社会各行业出现的最新、最迫切的问题,让世界变得更美。
DoraHacks开启了2018年的中国区及全球Hackathon计划,将在全中国和世界十个国家为在浪潮之巅寻找真正创新、高效、可行的技术解决方案不断努力。
2018年DoraHacks联合BA Capital成立Hackers Fund,用于支持能够解决未来重要问题的Hacker团队,助力全球创新变革浪潮。
## ?Hackathon是什么?
Hackathon 是一种发源并风靡于美国硅谷等创新活力头部地区的技术活动。在Hackathon活动中,背景不同、技术各异的开发者们会在 24 小时内现场组队,并进行代码开发,创造产品原型,以解决某一个具体的行业痛点或困难。
*探索DoraHacks.io. 快来参与YakiHonneExplore2Earn 活动吧!*
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@ 27a9ee7e:60c61f5f
2023-10-24 19:40:05
The idea is that a user should be able tell their client to sort notes by proof of work (as defined in nip13), either as a toggle in the settings or as part of the main interface (if the client wants to make it easy to switch back and forth between different sortings). It should be possible to sort all note feeds:
- "Home", with some kind of specific time window (e.g. "notes from the past day sorted by pow")
- "Replies", can be just a straight sort by pow
- "Global", can include some time window like "Home" and maybe some friends-of-friends type filter too
This bounty applies to the major open source clients I'm familiar with:
- Gossip
- Amethyst
- Damus
- Snort
- Iris
- Coracle
- Primal
For other clients please ask first, or suggest adding here with a PR.
---
The bounty doesn't have to be claimed by the app maintainer, it can be claimed by whoever implemented the feature.
This bounty is just for one client, will edit if I decide to pledge for additional clients.
---
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@ 06639a38:655f8f71
2023-10-24 14:57:24
After visiting BTC Amsterdam, my head was full of Nostr and I needed to write down my thoughts on why this protocol resonates. Plus I tried to write it down in a way some of family and friends can understand it (giving them a purpe pill).
---
For me, Nostr resonates with many trends and signals I follow on the internet. Plus, it matches many of my own personal values around online privacy and digital autonomy. Nostr can fix the web in a similar way how bitcoin can fix the money system. And try to image when the two merge together.
For me it makes sense that Nostr will evolve into a future-proof protocol.
## - Nostr clients are ***local-first***
## - ***Data portability*** between clients
## - You really ***own your identity***
## - ***Privacy*** by default
## - ***Permissionless***
## - Going ***trustless***
## - It’s ***easy*** and developer friendly
## - ***Censorship resistance***
## - Nostr is ***agnostic*** and for any data you would like to share
## - Integrating the ***value4value*** model
## - Backed by a ***community***
My full blog explaining each point: https://sebastix.nl/blog/why-nostr-resonates/
---
### It’s still very, very early
Compared to a new discovered territory, we’ve just started building small shelters. The Nostrverse is still very small with maybe 100 builders who are tinkering their way around the protocol. This means new clients and features popup every week. As now, many clients (and relays) are suffering from different performance issues. Most applications out there are doing one thing incredibly well. This means you need to use many different applications to understand and feel the Nostr experience. That’s currently how I’m moving through the Nostrverse. For now that’s ok. We need that friction to innovate and drive discovery. There is no freedom without restrictions. I’m sure the future will bring many more great applications with features which will show a completely new paradigm on how the web can work for us: the individuals.
---
### My quest on contributing to Nostr
As a developer I'm looking for ways how I can contribute to the Nostrverse. Currently I'm maintaining and building on these projects in my spare time.
* [nostr-php](https://github.com/swentel/nostr-php) - a PHP helper library
* Drupal module: [Nostr internet identifier NIP-05](https://www.drupal.org/project/nostr_id_nip05)
* Drupal module: [Nostr Simple Publish](https://www.drupal.org/project/nostr_simple_publish)
* Drupal module: [Nostr long-form content NIP-23](https://www.drupal.org/project/nostr_content_nip23)
I also have some other technical ideas:
* how Nostr people and applications can benefit more from NIP-65 (many people are loosing their contacts if they start using more than one application)
* how Drupal can be used as a RMS (relay management system for e.g. moderating content) on existing relay implementations
If you would like help me out with my quest, please reach out to me on Nostr. My pubkey is
`npub1qe3e5wrvnsgpggtkytxteaqfprz0rgxr8c3l34kk3a9t7e2l3acslezefe` or search for my Nostr handle `sebastian@sebastix.dev`.
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2023-10-23 21:25:57
[When It Comes to Economic Analysis, Your "Opinion" Is Irrelevant](https://mises.org/wire/when-it-comes-economic-analysis-your-opinion-irrelevant)
by Alex Voss
"Subjective valuation, which is at the heart of Austrian economic thinking, is not the same thing as someone's opinion."
Really, subjective value theory is at the heart of all modern economic thinking and has been since the late 1800's. It's still not fully appreciated, though, amongst intelligent laypeople.
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@ a9af98e3:f5e2ad38
2023-10-23 20:59:07
Just a post with some embedded code to test code formatting....
```cs
using Microsoft.JSInterop;
namespace HelloWorld
{
// This class provides an example of how JavaScript functionality can be wrapped
// in a .NET class for easy consumption. The associated JavaScript module is
// loaded on demand when first needed.
//
// This class can be registered as scoped DI service and then injected into Blazor
// components for use.
public class ExampleJsInterop : IAsyncDisposable
{
private readonly Lazy<Task<IJSObjectReference>> moduleTask;
public ExampleJsInterop(IJSRuntime jsRuntime)
{
moduleTask = new(() => jsRuntime.InvokeAsync<IJSObjectReference>(
"import", "./_content/HelloWorld/exampleJsInterop.js").AsTask());
}
public async ValueTask<string> Prompt(string message)
{
var module = await moduleTask.Value;
return await module.InvokeAsync<string>("showPrompt", message);
}
public async ValueTask DisposeAsync()
{
if (moduleTask.IsValueCreated)
{
var module = await moduleTask.Value;
await module.DisposeAsync();
}
}
}
}
```
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@ 50c5c98c:65867c8e
2023-10-23 19:05:36
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/31be278fcfbfae4560f6d3290fc2abc78836b8e51a0cd40d901932b35ea83c5c.png)
Today is looking like fire!
Had some steakettes for breakfast, so I feel as though I started it off right. Food-wise that is. Morning begins around 3:00 AM but no later than 3:30. I like to blame Otis. But it's not all his fault. I am an early riser.
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/9d93ae8f1ef30fc29c7d079acd177eb36fa26c5e5c8b0bba37038c82cd86f6da.jpg)
**Early Riser**
Here's a painting I did a year ago or so, which I titled "Early Riser" It's done with acrylic paint on Canson paper. It has lovely texture that pulls the paint in. Early Riser started, taking a print from another painting. So what do I mean "take a print"? In the beginning stages of a painting I will place Canson paper on top of the fresh paint and run a brayer over the Canson paper. In much the same way a mirror image happens in folding InkblotArt, you are left with a print on the Canson paper. From here, I work on both images simultaneously, from the same color palate. I've done this method a few times.
Tomorrow, I could drop the sibling of this painting!
A pleb asked where I learned how to make these inkblot images. Truthfully? It had to be from art class in grade-school. A basic art exercise, that's all. But when you approach something with a process, the repetition will hone the skill in making anything. I have been making inkblot art since 2014, more or less.
I was going through an artistic slump. I was told to design Tattoo art as part of an apprenticeship. I was coming up with blanks. Lost the apprenticeship cuz I didn't have the ability to create art on demand.
Such is life.
It sucked, but I am still here.
I taught myself to tattoo using my own skin and countless hours of videos on YouTube. I discovered that tattooing other people really wasn't my thing. I can bear to make a mistake on my skin. Not so keen to mess up on someone else.
I focused in making blots as I did back in 2014 when I took up tattooing myself again for a few designs. I never really found something in the blots for myself, but I did have buddy convince me to tattoo this resulting inkblot image on his back. Outline is done. now we gotta aim to fill it in.
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/4b75be54c39f0f124c4bcb1c99938cbb5e668a6274d522334eed45e73012968e.jpg)
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/969f416f13365ff50485ce0a34bd50accbebe4477387d96ecb44e94f35c905c3.jpg)
With nostr, I wanted to do something. I wasn't certain what. I tried a few things, AI written articles about Linux, for one. That got little to no attention. Mostly the nostriches who use Linux, are more techy and advanced in knowledge. Cat pics? Did that and still do!
It was my artist side that wanted to come out and play. I found old inkblotart and asked anons, what they saw. I did that for a few weeks and found myself needing more art. I refined the process and got quicker and better at it.
Then all of a sudden!
Color blots happened!
**DO YOU WANT TO HELP INKBLOTART GROW?**
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/6be318946c91d608307cc7fa54e0af655f88e1910512f536c735438e3d05e524.jpg)
**Share this with family and friends, bring them to nostr.**
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@ 5afa711a:eae0d7b8
2023-10-23 18:56:36
Today I will be writing about an overview of some of the current medication available for lowering LDL cholesterol, as well as some medication that is no longer used.
I have already explained all the different types of cholesterol, or lipoproteins [here](https://tinyurl.com/bdz67ekp), and what fat actually is [here](https://tinyurl.com/32ahwcps). I will just say here that lowering cholesterol actually means lowering LDL cholesterol. There is currently no available medication that can increase your HDL (which should be a good thing).
**1. Statins**. Statins are some of the most prescribed drugs in modern medicine. Every healthy patient that is evaulated as having a "high" risk of heart disease should be prescribed a statin according to most guidelines - we call this primary prevention. Every heart attack survivor should be prescribed a maximum tolerated statin dose according to most guidelines - we call this secondary prevention. As of 2023, Lipitor is the 2nd most profitable drug in history. There is still enormous money to be made pushing statin prescriptions, despite the expired patent.
Since we have known for at least 50 years that dietary cholesterol does not significantly alter cholesterol levels in the blood, we needed to find a drug that would stop the body from creating its own cholesterol. Statins work by inhibiting the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis called HMG-CoA reductase.
Statins do indeed work as advertised - they do a brilliant job of lowering LDL cholesterol. Unfortunately, like all other drugs, statins have their side effects. It is known that they cause muscle aches, are potentially toxic for the liver, and now we know they are linked to dementia and possibly other neurological diseases, and why wouldn't they be? Remember that cholesterol is a vitally important molecule - over 40% of the cell membrane is composed of cholesterol, the myelin sheath surrounding our nerves is made of cholesterol; vitamin D, and ALL steroid hormones are made from cholesterol.
But, as a patinent, the most important thing you can ask your doctor is: "But, doc, how much longer will I live if I take this drug?", which should, of course, be followed by: "What are the side-effects?".
The answer to the first question are in - you gain ~3 days of life per 5 years of treatment for primary prevention, and ~4 days of life per 5 years of treatment for secondary prevention of heart disease. You can look at the study [here ](https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/9/e007118.long). So, if you take Lipitor for 30 years straight, you will, on average, live ~18-24 days longer. If statins were free candy with no side-effects, I would have no objections, but, alas, this is not the case.
Should you take a statin? Nobody can answer that for you. However, you have the right and the obligation to be well informed. Ask your doctor what he thinks, and if he is dismissive, then find another doctor. Personally, I will never take a statin, even if I survive a heart attack/stroke.
Statins are the best drugs of all lipid-lowering agents because they at least show *some* benefit in reducing heart disease risk. This probably says a lot about the other drug classes we will be discussing next.
**2. Ezetimibe.** Remember how dietary cholesterol does not significantly alter blood cholesterol levels? Well imagine if you could reduce this small effect even further! Ezetimibe works by decreasing cholesterol absorbtion in the intestines. Does ezetimibe help lower LDL? Yes, yes it does. Does it affect overall mortality? [No, it does not](https://drnevillewilson.com/2008/02/04/the-enhance-trial-its-failure-concerns/). Ask your doctor how much longer will you live if you take ezetimibe - the answer is actually zero days.
**3.PCSK9 inhibitors.** So, you are taking a statin and ezetimibe, and your cholesterol is still too high according to the ever lowering upper limit of acceptable cholesterol levels? No problem, we will give you an extremely expensive monoclonal antibody that will affect your LDL receptors. These drugs are a special class of useless. Not only do they cost a lot of money, they have a negative to no effect whatsoever on overall mortality. How much longer will you live if you take Repatha? Probably 0 days or less, but ask your doctor and they probably won't know.
To truly understand this, it might be a good idea to read "A Statin Nation" by coleague M. Kendrick. The efficacy of Repatha (A PCSK9 inhibitor class drug) was 'proved' in the FOURIER trial, which used something called 'composite end-points', meaning that the researchers packaged different, related clinical outcomes... with coronary revascularization, which isn't a clinical outcome. Yes, the FOURIER trial showed an improvement in the COMPOSITE end point of: cardiovascular death, cardiac infarction, stroke, unstable angina hospitalisation AND coronary revascularization; but the total number of OVERALL deaths and the total number of CARDIOVASCULAR-related deaths was higher in the Repatha group compared to placebo.
And this is it, we have currently three main drug classes that will reduce your LDL cholesterol levels, but I think we should mention another, forgotten, drug class as well.
**4. Trapibs.** Trapibs were a class of drugs that were in development in the mid to late 2000s, but were since scraped, abandoned and forgotten. We were not taught about them in med school. Abandoned drugs are just an unimportant footnote in medical school, anyway; which is a shame because a lot can be learned through studying failure.
Anyway, trapibs affect the interaction of HDL and LDL particles through an enzyme called CETP. They ultimately increase HDL, which is good, and also lower LDL, which is also good. Here we have drugs that should work amazingly well on paper - they decrease LDL similar to statins, and they also increase HDL. Yet, their effect on overall and cardiovacular mortality is close to zero.
None of the above described LDL-lowering agents have a significant, if any, effect on overall mortality, yet we still continue prescribing them to patients. Sure, there were studies that found an association between high LDL levels and cardiovascular mortality; but there's a far stronger association with either diabetes, smoking, obesity and hypertension. You should always verify information for yourself, especially when it comes to health, but it is my opinion that lipoproteins are, at best, a mere marker of potential heart disease risk, and a complete red herring at worst. It's like the correlation between yellow fingers and lung cancer. Should we cut off yellow fingers? No, of course not. It just so happens that smokers usually get yellow fingers from excessive smoking. Should we reduce LDL cholesterol by substituting animal fats with industrial made seed oils? I leave that for you to decide.
As always, if you liked the content, don't forget to boost and follow, maybe throw some sats my way.
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@ 599f67f7:21fb3ea9
2023-10-23 11:17:24
Una BoltCard es una tarjeta que contiene una LNURLw grabada. Puedes recargarla con
sats y utilizarla como si fuera una tarjeta de débito en comercios u otros usuarios que
aceptan esta tecnología.
![This is how it works behind the scenes. ](https://boltcard.org/img/Boltcard-flow.jpg)
Esto es lo que pasa por detrás durante el proceso
### ¿Qué necesito?
- Una tarjeta NFC NTAG424 DNA
- A continuación dejamos algunos enlaces donde puedes encontrar estas tarjetas,
algunos ofrecen diseños personalizados
- [Bitcoin Txoko](https://shop.bitcointxoko.com/)
- [NFC cards](https://nfc.cards/en/white-cards/46-nfc-card-ntag424-dna.html)
- [NFC-tag-shop](https://www.nfc-tag-shop.de/en/NFC-Card-PVC-85-6-x-54-mm-NTAG-424-DNA-416-Byte-white/69079)
- [Lasereyes](https://lasereyes.cards/buy-now/)
- Un telefono compatible con NFC (durante nuestras pruebas en dispositivos iPhone no
funcionó de forma correcta por un problema en la obtención del UID de la tarjeta por
parte del navegador)
- Una billetera LNbits
### 1- Habilita la extension BoltCard
En tu telefono con NFC, dirigete al link de tu billetera LNbits -> Extensiones y habilita la
extension Bolt Cards.
### 2- Crea un nuevo registro de cartera
- Abre la extensión de Bolt Cards y presiona el botón + para crear una nueva tarjeta.
- Selecciona la cartera a la que se conectará. Esta es la cartera desde la que se gastarán
los fondos.
- Puede establecer límites para la transacción máxima y el límite diario como medida de
protección contra los comerciantes maliciosos que agotan su tarjeta.
- Ponle nombre a tu tarjeta.
- Presiona el botón NFC y luego lleva tu tarjeta NFC a tu teléfono para importar el UID de
tu tarjeta.
- Haz clic en crear tarjeta.
### 3- Escribe el registro NFC en la tarjeta.
- Para este paso necesitaras una aplicación para escribir el registro NFC en tu tarjeta,
nosotros hemos utilizado la aplicación o cial de BoltCard ([Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightningnfcapp) | [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/es/app/boltcard-nfc-programmer/id6450968873))
- En LNbits, muestra las credenciales de la clave de la tarjeta, luego escanea el código
QR de la aplicación BoltCard o haz click en Crear enlace y pega la URL de
autenticación en la aplicación BoltCard
- En la aplicación BoltCard, haz click en Escribir tarjeta ahora y acerca la tarjeta NFC al
el teléfono y mantenlo así hasta que el registro se haya escrito en la tarjeta.
¡Eso es todo! Si todo salió bien, deberías tener una BoltCard en funcionamiento. Puedes
probarla tocando contra tu teléfono y abriendo el enlace LNURLw.
⚠ Llevar tu BoltCard contigo signi ca que llevas dinero real contigo. Si alguien accede a
tu tarjeta puede retirar todos los sats de tu cartera. Toma precauciones y mantén solo
una pequeña cantidad de sats en tu billetera BoltCard para el gastos del día a día.
Comprueba siempre que el comerciante está solicitando el precio correcto. Si es posible,
mantén tu tarjeta en una funda protegida por RFID.
### Próximos pasos
#### BoltCard habilitada para PoS
Algunas carteras y sistemas de punto de venta (PoS) son compatibles con la BoltCard.
Aquí dejamos una lista de ellos:
- [BoltCard PoS](https://github.com/boltcard/bolt-card-pos)
- [Breez](https://breez.technology/)
- [BTCpayserver](https://btcpayserver.org/)
- [LNbits TPOS](https://github.com/lnbits/tpos) - Sí, puedes convertir tu cartera LNbits en un punto de venta (PoS)
habilitando la extensión TPOS
- [VoltPay](https://voltpay.app/)
- [lipa](https://lipa.swiss/)
- [Blink](https://www.blink.sv/)
- [Wallet of Satoshi](https://www.walletofsatoshi.com/)
- [Blixt Wallet](https://blixtwallet.github.io/)
#### Apoyar a BoltCard
También puedes apoyar el esfuerzo de haber creado una biblioteca de código abierto
para programar las tarjetas, puedes hacerlo en [Geyser Fund](https://geyser.fund/project/boltcard).
#### Tarjetas regalo NFC
En esta guía hemos tratado cómo crear una tarjeta de débito Lightning, pero ¿que ocurre
si quieres hacer un regalo en sats y que pueda hacer un retiro a su billetera cuando
quiera? Bueno, eso también es posible mediante tarjetas NFC y LNURLw. Explicaremos
este proceso en una futura guía.
#### ¡No solo tarjetas!
También puedes escribir registros NFC en cualquier etiqueta NFC que lo admita. Un
ejemplo de esto es el [Bolt Ring](https://bitcoin-ring.com/), que ofrece un anillo con capacidad NFC.
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@ 20986fb8:cdac21b3
2023-10-23 09:31:04
***A weekly update on YakiHonne.com 17th - 23rd Oct***
## TL;DR
**1. [Featured Articles of the Week](#jump1)**
**2. [Tech Updates](#jump2)**
**3. [YakiHonne Events](#jump3)**
- Explore2Earn | Explore the Coolest Hackathon Platform -- DoraHacks
- Hack-Nostr-On Round 3
- 🌴🍽️🌅🏡 Discover Bali Like Never Before | YakiHonne 3rd Themed Creation Zap
**4. [Weekly Featured Streaming](#jump4)**
**5. [Weekly Curation Picks](#jump5)**
**6. [Top Curators](#jump6) from All Relays**
## <span id="jump1">1. Featured Articles of the Week ☕</span>
Nostr ecosystem's long-form posts are booming! Thanks to all the creators, like [BTCZH-beta-test](https://yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqsdashz3l3wtpq92cwwnye5d3854vx4znwztnvwdjp6603pq96xcacpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7ph5fww), [david](https://yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqsryshu7rap73jp9g82g5jsfnx7fdn30gu2g22xckptwuhayp2qhkcpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7xj6jku), [LNBiG](https://yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqsf5wdlsd7gdrtpakxvu6jv0g8tjm67t0xqs2kk4lw4f9ktv99z87cpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7nv7vjk), [Haroun Kola](https://yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqsgjh88393qps6l5lyg8u72a3934pdy9ksyjjmufv8r5sgkw9ecklspr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k72caxn6), [Undisciplined](https://yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqs96jmv34yjz9rv2z0qpcynpsayrukgr07qd7s8jn9lwwtm3gwpaccpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7gfy49s), etc. Welcome all to explore the enriching experience of [yakihonne.com](https://yakihonne.com/).
[**1. Exploring Web3 at 'Africa Web3 Meetup': Highlights from Walkfun and YakiHonne**](https://www.yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq257660gd88svm6f99523jsgu6nqatgv3ax2q3qaje7sj3fftny489eruah4zythlafam59w462l9tla09rdgjzf9hsxpqqqp65wqkkzwp) — by [@ Walk Fun](https://www.yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqswevlgfg554ej2nju37wm63z9ml757a6zh2a90j4l7hj3k5fpyjmcpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7ekjxwv)
The "Africa Web3 Meetup" served as a catalyst for further exploration of Web3 technology's potential in Africa🌍It's amazing to be part of the meetup🤩
If you missed it, read the recap by @WalkFun_Web3 on #nostr blog platform YakiHonne
[**2. DoraHacks: Overview (Part I)**](https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq2hx56d0prkwtt4gf4j64zntum42s2gwf38sq3q3y4tn0txvef3484f28h9939p0xqplne0y7lw58amfe9k3e5xmevsxpqqqp65wgda3e6) — by [@ Olaoluwa Ezekiel Michael](https://yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqsgj24eh4nxv5c6n654rmjjcjshnqqleuhj00h2r7a5ujmgu6rdukgpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7w5hyy9)
YakiHonne Explore2Earn is in full swing. Articles from all over the world are posted. Aceola234 explained What is DoraHacks? What's their Purpose?🌟 It is a good start for exploring DoraHacks, read it from #nostr blog platform YakiHonne
[**3. ⚡️ Decentralized Exchanges: The Future of Peer-to-Peer Trading**](https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq2h2c2yf9j5sj3efpr5znm2w3ckk3zr23u8jq3q5qfdeq3me7qdt6klfdngxq6kxj7ypuds554etqnck6aujezc5uxsxpqqqp65ws9zqgp) — by [@ croxroadnews](https://yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqs2qykusgaulqx4at05ke5rqdtrf0zq7xc222u4sfutdw7fv3v2wrgpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7dh5h2y)
What are Decentralized Exchanges(#DEX )? How Do they work? Will they be the future of peer-to-peer trading?🤔
Read the insight by @croxroadnews on #nostr blog platform YakiHonne. Join discussion in comments there
[**4. What is Quadratic Voting/Funding? How did we improve it? DoraHacks**](https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq25s46yf5uyx66efav5uwp4fsu974zlxd3ykq3qf0y5ktknsgsnzf47xq6jqsdxm5ak0kkwpcdrf5z6a0jsdvnrg5zqxpqqqp65wl853h6) — by [@ Gemred](https://yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqsyhj2t9mfcygf3y6lrqdfqgxnd6wm8mt8qux356pdwhegxkf352pqpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k72835kj)
What is quadratic voting/funding? What can it be used for?
Gemred participated in the YakiHonne Explore2Earn and shared the quadratic voting that DoraHacks is using, read it on #nostr blog platform YakiHonne and welcome to participate in Explore2Earn.
[**5. Useful information for using transportation in Japan**](https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq24wd6rx9e4s6z2ddd8wuzsx3e82nmvd98xzq3qe4qg56wvd3ehegd8dm7rlgj8cm998myq0ah8e9t5zeqkg7t7s93qxpqqqp65w220sj6) — by [@ awayuki](https://yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqsv6sy2d8xxcumu5xnkalpl5frudjjnajq87mnuj46pvsty09lgzcspr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7h8ss2y)
Are you ready for #Nostrasia in #Japan? How to transfer trains? Tips for arriving at different airports? What Apps are most used?
Our local awayuki shared valuable tips for using transportation in Japan, read it from #nostr blog platform YakiHonne.🤩👆
[**6. Bitcoin is a Cheat Code for Technology Companies**](https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qpqksar5wpen5te0w3n8gcewd9hj7cnfw33k76tw945hxttp943ksetpwskkxmmyv5kkvmmj946x2cmgdehkcmm80ykkxmmdwpsku6t9wvhsygpgy34wakm8efaj2qwtvkqdcqktz2cze2kw68mjnwmpjhgx9vgg45psgqqqw4rs67hl3s) — by [@ scrib](https://yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqszsfr2amdk0jnmy5qukevqmspvky4s9j4va50h9xakr9wsv2cs3tgpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k747c2y4)
Will there be potential benefits of incorporating #Bitcoin technology into a company's strategic framework?
@jkirkwoodmd explained from open network effect, globally available, and target users
Read repost by @scribsat on #nostr blog platform YakiHonne
[**7. PoW vs. PoS**](https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq2kx7ne0qmkuv24xp6nzapsge34gd3hgemy5q3qzxl8m0rwxeqtegv47eclvj3me7x2k00rg3gr26re002rmq49lr5sxpqqqp65wkv00n3) — by [@ C¥Kuza](https://yakihonne.com/users/nprofile1qqspr0nah3hrvs9u5x2lvu0kfgaulr9t8h35g5p4dpuhh4pas2jl36gpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vp39eukz6mfdphkumn99e3k7mgpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k77cdl84)
Is it worth rushing to switch from #PoW to #PoS? Is PoS really influenced by bankers?
Read @cyberyen_'s insight on #nostr blog platform YakiHonne. Comment to share your thoughts.
## <span id="jump2">2. Product Updates 💻</span>
**Weekly Updates**
- Add several timeouts in different places to prevent the client from blocking
- Responsiveness when publishing any kind of event via the acknowledgment popups
- Following users causes recent followed users to be replaced
- iOS/Android App testing
## <span id="jump3">2. YakiHonne Events 🏖️</span>
YakiHonne not only provides creators with a convenient and friendly creating platform, but also holds a series of activities to allow creators to express and share in more channels and forms. Welcome to join and Have FUN with YakiHonne!
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### [1) Explore2Earn | Explore the Coolest Hackathon Platform -- DoraHacks](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/hack-nostr-on/detail)
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Explore2Earn is a series of activities, also your chance to delve into the coolest hackathon platform, DoraHacks! Join us and embark on this exciting journey to not only explore but also earn fantastic rewards. Don't miss out!
If you're a curious and passionate developer or creator, you can't afford to miss this opportunity. We invite you to join us and explore the following activities:
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2️⃣ **Push Your Limits**: Challenge yourself, collectively upgrade, and explore DoraHacks' latest gaming tools.
3️⃣ **Collaboratively Publish BUIDLers Special Column**: Contribute to writing DoraHacks Monthly Reports, record the latest exciting stories, and create a Monthly Reports of their own for BUIDLers.
4️⃣ **Discover the Most Unique Projects**: Deeply analyze DoraHacks' hackathons and assist funders and governance with your insights.
5️⃣ **Converse with the Coolest BUIDLers**: Interview BUIDLers, explore their stories, share their experiences, and gain inspiration.
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### [2) Hack-Nostr-On Round 3](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/hack-nostr-on/detail)
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Hack-Nostr-On Round 3 started on 9 Sep! More online events will be here. During Round 3, there will be multiple online and meetup IRL as Round 1 & 2. Welcome to join!
All participants in the Round 1 & 2 are welcome to participate in the Round 2, only need to update 'milestone' on the BUIDL page without resubmit.
**4 Tracks: No matter what you do, there is always a track for you**
**NIP**: Functional construction and optimization of the Nostr protocol to support more applications.
**Relay**: Design or optimize Relay network, incentive mechanism, filtering algorithm and storage possibility, etc.
**Client**: Various clients and developer tools built on Nostr.
**Content and Community**: Spreading the Nostr protocol and promoting the development of the Nostr community. Continue to publish high-quality content related to Nostr and Bitcoin, whether it is newsletter, research, report, video, or audio.
**[Join Now: https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/hack-nostr-on/detail](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/hack-nostr-on/detail)**
Stay tuned for upcoming workshops!
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Let's explore, savor, and embrace the magic of Bali together! 🌺🏄♂️🌴
#### Tips
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4. **100000 SATs** prize pool for best recommendations.
🤩Curations are updating, click to read👇
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[**Where to go in Bali | YakiHonne Discover Bali Part II**](https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq2k64tkx9c923z3tp9nx3fcge9kcdm0d44x6q3qyzvxlwp7wawed5vgefwfmugvumtp8c8t0etk3g8sky4n0ndvyxesxpqqqp65w5m9r0s)
## <span id="jump4">4. Weekly Featured Streaming🎙️</span>
### Honne Boxshow EP15 | Get Ready for Indonesia Bitcoin Conference with keypleb
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## <span id="jump5"> 5. Weekly Curation Picks 📚
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## จงตระหนักรู้คุณค่าของตัวเอง เพชรไม่ได้เปล่งประกายเจิสจรัสจากสุดปลายถ้ำ
![image](https://image.nostr.build/a7edb4fbd5e0f0018656a58b45395dcc41687cf60cdf00a55223d8bfe5340d44.jpg)
### 2023’s Wake up call
แรงบันดาลใจที่ทำให้ผมตัดสินใจเอาเรื่องนี้มาเล่าบน #ทุ่งม่วง เกิดจากเมื่อต้นปี 2023 ผมได้รับสัญญาณเตือนภัยจากที่ทำงานแห่งหนึ่ง (Wake up call) ปลุกให้ตื่นขึ้นจากภวังค์ ตระหนักรู้ถึงความเป็นจริงบางอย่าง ว่างาน part time ที่กำลังทำเริ่มมีสัญญาณความไม่มั่นคงเกิดขึ้นทีละเล็กทีละน้อย มีความสุ่มเสี่ยงที่จะถูกขอให้งดคลินิคไม่ต้องมาออกตรวจ (ภาษาสุภาพของการเลิกจ้างหมอ)
>#### สำหรับหมอที่ทำงานหลายโรงพยาบาล จะเข้าใจสถานะ”หมอ part time” ของตนเองดีว่า สามารถถูกถอดเวรออกได้ทุกเมื่อ หากทางโรงพยาบาลมีความจำเป็น
เมื่อเกิดเหตุการณ์นี้ ผมติดต่อโรงพยาบาลใกล้บ้านเป็นแผนสำรองเอาไว้ ที่นี่ขาดอัตรากำลังแพทย์พอดี ผมเลยสามารถเริ่มงานได้ทันที ทำให้รายได้ไม่กระทบกระเทือนต่อครอบครัว แต่สิ่งที่ต้องพบเจอก็คือโรงพยาบาลแห่งใหม่นี้ ***งานหนักมาก หนักถึงขั้นกระอักเลือด*** เต็มไปด้วยความเสี่ยงที่ยังไม่มีระบบการบริหารจัดการที่มีประสิทธิภาพ ผมทำงานที่นี่ไประยะนึง เมื่อมาดูสลิปค่าตอบแทน พบว่าผมถูกจัดกลุ่มให้อยู่ในกลุ่มแพทย์เวชปฏิบัติทั่วไป (General practitioner หรือ GP คือหมอทั่วไปที่ยังไม่ได้เรียนต่อเฉพาะทาง)
>#### แพทย์เฉพาะทาง ตามกลไกจะได้ค่าตอบแทนสูงกว่าแพทย์ GP ถึง 70 - 80%
ผมนำเรื่องนี้ขึ้นปรึกษาหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง ได้รับการดำเนินแก้ไขอย่างเร่งด่วนเพราะความเข้าใจผิด และผมก็ได้ค่าตอบแทนสมน้ำสมเนื้อตามมาทีหลัง แต่ด้วยเนื้องานที่หนักมาก เหนื่อยมาก เลิกงานเที่ยงคืน วันอื่นๆทำงานอีก **ทำงาน 7 วันต่อสัปดาห์** ร่างกายเริ่มส่งสัญญาณเตือนบางอย่างว่ากำลัง overheat เครื่องกำลังจะไหม้ในอีกไม่ช้า ถ้ายังคงลากเลือดขนาดนี้ แต่เวลานั้นผมทำเพื่อครอบครัวอย่างเดียว เลยไม่ได้ลังเล เดินหน้าต่อ
จุดเปลี่ยนมันอยู่ตรงนี้ครับ ผมมีอาจารย์แพทย์ที่เคารพมากท่านหนึ่ง อาจารย์เขารับรู้เรื่องผมมาตลอด เมื่อทราบว่าผมทำงานหักโหม แลกกับความเสี่ยงหลายมิติ จึงมีโอกาสได้นั่งคุยกัน อาจารย์ท่านนี้เล่าเรื่องสั้นเรื่องหนึ่งให้ฟัง และทิ้งท้ายเอาไว้ให้คิดว่า
#### ทรัพยากรที่มีค่าที่สุดคือเวลา จงเอาตัวผมไปอยู่ในที่ที่เห็นคุณค่าในตัวผมให้ได้ ถ้าผมทำได้ เวลาของผมมีจะสร้างมูลค่าได้มหาศาลกว่านี้
การสนทนาจบลงด้วยความรู้สึกพบแสงสว่างที่ปลายอุโมงค์
หลังจากนั้นไม่กี่สัปดาห์ผมตัดสินใจ ของดคลินิคจากโรงพยาบาลแห่งนั้นทันที
และเป็นความโชคดี เพราะที่ทำงานประจำกำลังขาดแคลนหมอ ผมเลยได้ตารางออกตรวจเพิ่ม รายได้มั่นคงมากกว่าเดิม
ส่วนโรงพยาบาลที่กระตุ้น wake up call ผมตอนแรก เล็งเห็นความสำคัญของทักษะเฉพาะทางของผมที่ขาดไม่ได้และจำเป็นมากต่อสถานการณ์ปัจจุบัน จึงขอให้ผมอยู่ช่วยต่อและเพิ่มค่าตอบแทนเพิ่มจากเดิมอีกเกือบ 100%
![image](https://image.nostr.build/8998d02e4d528dabf49280e889e295a24258863ed0331330726f3bf5a3fc510c.png)
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### ทักษะการเขียนบทความ ที่เกือบจะถูกปิดผนึกไปตลอดกาล เพราะเอาตัวเองไปอยู่ไม่ถูกที่
![image](https://image.nostr.build/91144d438a5957f46af36d4b7100a69c333484d0f3972e18d1e8b195dcabfb44.png)
สิ่งที่ผมสนใจอยู่เป็นทุนเดิมคือการเล่าเรื่องแฝงแง่คิดจากประสบการณ์ของตัวเองให้กับผู้อื่นฟัง ตัวผมเองเป็นคนพูดไม่เก่ง บุคคลิกเก็บตัว Introvert ใช้เวลาส่วนใหญ่อยู่กับความคิดตัวเอง แล้วจดบันทึกข้อคิดที่คิดได้เอาไว้ ตั้งใจว่าถ้ามีเวลาพอ จะเอาสิ่งที่รีดออกมาจากสมอง มาขยายทำเป็นบทความ เพื่อเอาไว้ให้คนอื่นอ่าน เผื่อว่ามันจะมีประโยชน์ไม่มากก็น้อย ผมตระเวนหาเวบไซต์สำหรับนักเขียนไปเรื่อย แต่ก็หาที่ที่ถูกใจไม่ได้ ผมก็เลย”จำใจ” เขียนลงไปในเฟสบุค และ แพลตฟอร์มนักเขียนแห่งหนึ่งของประเทศไทย
ในช่วงแรกผมลองเขียนบทความลงเฟสบุค ผลลัพธ์เป็นไปตามคาดครับว่าไม่เป็นที่สนใจ ประเมินผลหยาบๆจากยอดกดไลค์ คอมเม้นท์ และการแชร์ เงียบเหมือนป่าช้าเลย นานๆจะมีคนมากดไลค์ซักที
แต่ก็เป็นที่รู้ๆกันครับว่าการกดไลค์ มันอาจจะเกิดจากคนอื่นเปิดมาเจอโพสต์ของผม แล้วจะปัดให้มันพ้นๆไป “ไอ้บ้านี่มันบ่นอะไรของมัน” แต่นิ้วโป้งดันไปจิ้มโดนปุ่มไลค์พอดี ในเมื่อจิ้มไปโดนแล้วก็แล้วกันไปก็เป็นไปได้
เวลาผ่านไปมันเหมือนผมขึ้นไปพูดบนเวทีที่ไม่มีผู้ฟัง หรือ ผู้ฟังหลับทั้งห้อง บทความต่างๆข้อคิดต่างๆที่ผมตั้งใจเรียบเรียงมันส่งไปไม่ถึงผู้คน **มันดูไร้ค่า** จบด้วยการนั่งคุยกับตัวเองเหมือนเป็นคนไข้จิตเวช เหตุการณ์ทั้งหมดนี้เกือบนำพาผมไปสู่ข้อสรุปที่ว่า “ผมเองคงเขียนไม่เก่ง” หรือ “เขียนไม่ได้แย่หรอก แต่ไม่ได้โปรโมท เลยไม่มีใครมาพบเจอ” หรือไม่ก็ถูกทั้งสองข้อ บางครั้งอยากจะล้มเลิกการเขียนไปเลยก็มีครับ
ช่วงมกราคมปี 2023 เวบไซต์ Right shift เริ่มเป็นที่รู้จัก ฟังคอนเซปจากอาจารย์พิริยะแล้วชอบมาก
>เวบไซต์ Right shift ตั้งใจเป็นแหล่งรวบรวมข้อมูลสำหรับผู้ที่สนใจอยากศึกษาบิตคอยน์ ให้สามารถเข้ามาศึกษาได้โดยไม่มีค่าใช้จ่าย แถมยังเชิญชวนให้ผู้ที่อยากเขียนบทความที่เป็นประโยชน์ให้แก่ผู้อื่น ใครสนใจสามารถส่งบทความเข้ามาได้ ถ้าหากบทความไหนมีแวว จะมีทีมบก.ติดต่อกลับไปเพื่อทำงานร่วมกันในการขัดเกล้า แก้ไขสำนวนบางจุดให้ดียิ่งขึ้น
พอรู้มาถึงตอนนี้มันนเหมือนมีอะไรมาเคาะกะโหลกดังๆ จนความรู้สึก “ปังปุริเย่ เฮ้ ร้องว้าว” มันผุดขึ้นมา แต่มันก็มาพร้อมกับความไม่มั่นใจในตัวเองนั่นแหละครับ ความขัดแย้งเต็มไปหมดว่า
“จะเขียนหรือไม่เขียนดี”
“เอาจริงอ่ะ? จะเขียนบทความส่งไปจริงๆเหรอ?”
“ม_ึง ไม่ใช่นักเขียนมืออาชีพนะ คนที่เขาส่งบทความไปมีแต่เทพๆทั้งนั้น จะเอาอะไรไปสู้กับเขา”
และเสียงอื่นๆในหัวอีกมากมาย
แต่สุดท้ายผมทลาย “Comfort zone” ได้ ด้วยกำลังใจเล็กๆน้อยๆจากภรรยาครับ ภรรยาผมบอกด้วยคำสั้นๆว่า “ก็ลองดูสิ สกิลการเขียนเล่าเรื่องของเธอก็ไม่ขี้เหร่นะ” ผมเลยลองทำดู และนี่คือสิ่งที่เกิดขึ้น
![image](https://image.nostr.build/5ff2c80b85a6602dc6c85a83ccfb6a0f47abf0f5b5eea26f4382395c1efcf704.png)
บอกได้ว่าเป็นครั้งแรกที่ผมได้ถูกฝึกการเขียนบทความโดย "ใครก็ไม่รู้” ผมรู้แค่ว่าเป็นทีมบก.ของ Right shift เมื่อทำงานร่วมกันไปเรื่อยๆ ทีมบก.ทุ่มเทในการช่วยแก้ไขช่วยตรวจสอบบทความของผมมากๆ จนผมสังเกตุเห็นได้
>### ใครเคยใช้ Google document ร่วมแก้ไขบทความด้วยกันมากกว่าหนึ่งคนคงจะรู้ดีนะครับว่า เวลาที่มีการแก้ไขข้อความมันจะมีเมล์แจ้งเตือนไปหาทุกคนที่เข้ามาร่วมแก้ไขเอกสารทั้งหมด บางคืนที่ผมนอนหลับไม่สนิท ตีสองตีสามตื่นมาเข้าห้องน้ำ ผมยังเห็นเมล์อัพเดทการแก้ไขบทความจากทีมงาน right shift เด้งๆอยู่เลย
จนสุดท้ายงานเขียนผมก็ได้รับการเผยแพร่บนเวบไซต์ Right shift
![image](https://image.nostr.build/566cdd306c915c6eac5262170d5b078ed2150a04a0aaf9ee2425c1a8c0068f7e.png)
[ใครยังไม่เคยอ่านกดตรงนี้ได้เลยครับ](https://rightshift.to/2023/lectio/8073/)
หลังจากนั้นผมรับรู้ถึงทักษะนี้มากขึ้น เลยตั้งใจว่าต้องฝึกให้เก่งขึ้นดีขึ้นในทุกๆบทความที่ผมเขียน ผมอ่านหนังสือเยอะขึ้น ศึกษาสำนวนการเขียนจากนักเขียนรวมถึงนักแปลท่านอื่นๆ เพื่อดูตัวอย่างสำนวน ลีลาสไตล์การใช้คำ เอามาประยุกต์ใช้กับงานเขียนของตัวเอง
> ### ไม่รู้ตัวหรอกครับ ว่าทักษะนี้มันโดนฝึก โดนขัดเกลาตั้งแต่เมื่อไหร่ แต่ตอนนี้ตระหนักรู้ถึงการที่มันมีตัวตนอยู่ภายในตัวผมแล้ว ผมก็จะลับคมมันไปเรื่อยๆ หลายครั้งตอนที่ผมเขียนบทความอยู่ผมลืมเวลา ลืมหิว ลืมง่วง ลืมเหนื่อยไปเลย ถ้าเปรียบเทียบกับนักกีฬา คาดว่าสภาวะตอนนั้นคงเป็นสภาวะหนึ่งของการเข้าสมาธิแบบ “Into the zone”
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### เรื่องสั้นที่อาจารย์ของผมเล่าให้ฟัง มอบบทเรียนชีวิตที่มีค่า อยู่ต่อจากนี้ครับ
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พ่อคุยกับลูกสาว “ยินดีด้วยที่จบการศึกษา พ่อซื้อรถคันนี้ไว้ให้ลูกซักพักแล้ว ตอนนี้พ่อจะให้ลูกนะ
แต่ก่อนที่พ่อจะให้ พ่ออยากให้ลูกนำไปที่ร้านรับซื้อ-ขายรถในตัวเมือง แล้วมาบอกพ่อด้วยว่าเขาให้ราคาเท่าไหร่”
ลูกสาวทำตาม กลับมาหาพ่อ บอกว่า “ร้านนี้เขาให้ราคา $10,000 เพราะรถเก่า”
พ่อบอกลูกว่า “โอเคลูก ทีนี้พ่ออยากให้หนูเอารถไปที่โรงรับจำนำ ลองดูซิว่าเขาจะตีราคารถคันนี้เท่าไหร่”
ลูกสาวทำตาม แล้วกลับมาบอกพ่อว่า “โรงรับจำนำให้ราคา $1,000 เพราะรถเก่ามาก ดูแล้วต้องซ่อมอีกหลายรายการ ”
ครั้งนี้พ่อบอกลูกสาวให้นำรถนี้ไปยังชมรมคนรักรถที่มีผู้เชี่ยวชาญ และนำรถให้พวกเขาดู
ลูกสาวทำตาม ขับรถนี้ไปที่ชมรมที่ว่า
หลังจากนั้นไม่นานลูกสาวกลับมาบอกพ่อด้วยน้ำเสียงตื่นเต้นว่า “บางคนเสนอราคา **$100,000** เพราะเป็นรถหายาก และสภาพดีมาก”
![image](https://image.nostr.build/62a61dc29e6e77e06938e12edbfd968b80f5407ad549d5ab37def3a1c18f4dc6.jpg)
ผู้เป็นพ่อยิ้มให้กับลูกสาว เหมือนว่ารู้อยู่แล้วว่าจะเกิดอะไรขึ้น ด้วยความสงสัยลูกสาวจึงถามพ่อว่า
>### “ในเมื่อพ่อรู้อยู่แล้วว่าร้านไหนจะให้ราคาสูง ทำไมพ่อไม่ให้หนูไปที่ชมรมคนรักรถตั้งแต่แรกล่ะ”
พ่อบอกลูกสาวว่า “นี่แหละบทเรียนชีวิตที่สำคัญบทหนึ่งที่พ่ออยากมอบให้แก่ลูก พ่ออยากให้ลูกรู้ไว้ว่า ลูกจะไม่มีค่าใดๆเลยถ้าอยู่ผิดที่ ที่ที่คนอื่นมองไม่เห็นเรา ไม่ต้องเสียเวลาไปโกรธโมโหไม่พอใจหรอกนะ สิ่งที่ลูกต้องทำก็คือเดินออกจากที่นั่น ออกไปจากสังคมและสถานที่ที่ไม่เห็นค่าในตัวลูก ค้นหาที่สถานที่ของลูกให้เจอ ถ้าลูกไม่ลองลงมือทำด้วยตัวเอง ลูกก็จะไม่ได้เรียนรู้อะไรเลย”
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ข้อคิดที่อยากจะแบ่งปันกับทุกท่านที่อ่านมาจนจบ
บทความนี้มีความพิเศษกว่าบทความอื่นๆ ท้ายบทความของผมผมจะมาชวนคุยและสรุปข้อคิดที่เป็นประโยชน์ให้แก่เพื่อนๆพี่ๆทุกท่านที่อ่านมาจนจบ แต่สำหรับบทความนี้ข้อคิดที่ผมอยากให้ ถูกสรุปขมวดไว้ทั้งหมดแล้วในประโยคที่พ่อบอกลูกสาว
อย่าลืมต่อสู้ ฝ่าฟันอุปสรรค ค้นหาสถานที่ของตัวเราเองให้พบนะครับ
เมื่อค้นพบทักษะในตัวแล้ว อย่าให้ถูกปิดผนึกไว้ เพียงเพราะอยู่ผิดที่
ลงมือฝึกฝนพัฒนามันไปเรื่อยๆ
เราจะดีขึ้นในทุกๆวันครับ
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@ a1393efd:598945d9
2023-10-23 08:11:56
ដោយសារតែឃើញការរីកចម្រើននៃទីផ្សារភាគហ៊ុននៅប្រទេសកម្ពុជាយើង ថ្ងៃនេះខ្ញុំនឹងចាប់ផ្តើមសរសេរសង្ខេបអំពីការជួញដូរមូលបត្រនៅកម្ពុជា ដែលបច្ចុប្បន្នមានការរជួញដូរភាគហ៊ុន និងឧបករណ៍និស្សន្ទ ដែលដកស្រង់ចេញពីវីដេអូឯកសាររបស់ CSX។
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/a1393efdf351dea40bd72fdcd66aba1e4c5702c85d60dd6d903034b1598945d9/files/1698048656741-YAKIHONNES3.png)
**ការជួញដូរភាគហ៊ុន (Stock)
**
គឺជាការជួញដូរទៅលើភាពជាម្ចាស់កម្មសិទ្ធិរបស់ក្រុមហ៊ុន ។ នៅពេលអ្នកធ្វើការទិញយកភាគហ៊ុនរបស់ក្រុមហ៊ុនណាមួយ អ្នកនឹងមានសិទ្ធិក្នុងភាពជាម្ចាស់របស់ក្រុមហ៊ុន ហើយសិទ្ធិរបស់អ្នកវាអាចមានឥទ្ធិពលទៅលើក្រុមហ៊ុនតាមរយៈកម្រិតនិងទំហំហ៊ុនដែលអ្នកកាន់កាប់។
ការជួញដូរភាគហ៊ុនធ្វើឡើងនៅផ្សារមូលបត្រកម្ពុជា Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX)។
**ការជួញដូរឧបករណ៍និស្សន្ទ
**
គឺជាការជួញដូរទៅលើកិច្ចសន្យាអនាគត រូបិយប័ណ្ណអន្តរជាតិ (ហាងឆេងលុយ) (Forex) ឬការជួញដូរទៅលើហាងឆេងមាស ប្រាក់ ប្រេងឆៅ ឬជាការជួញដូរទៅលើសន្ទស្សន៍ភាគហ៊ុនបរទេស ជាដើម។
ភាគខុសគ្នារវាងការជួញដូរភាគហ៊ុន និងឧបករណ៍និស្សន្ទ (Stock vs Forex)
**ភាគហ៊ុន
**
រូបិយវត្ថុ៖ ប្រាក់រៀល មានន័យថាយើងប្រើប្រាក់រៀលដើម្បីជួញដូរ។
ឧបករណ៍ជួញដូរ៖ ភាគហ៊ុនរបស់ក្រុមហ៊ុនដែលបានបោះផ្សាយជាសាធារណៈនៅទីផ្សារមូលបត្រកម្ពុជា ដែលមានដូចជា កំពង់ផែស្វ័យក្រុងព្រះសីហនុ រដ្ឋាករទឹកកម្ពុជា ឬតំបន់សេដ្ឋកិច្ចពិសេសភ្នំពេញដើម។
ទីកន្លែងជួញដូរ៖ ការជួញដូរភាគហ៊ុនធ្វើឡើងនៅផ្សារមូលបត្រកម្ពុជា Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) ។
ពេលវេលាជួញដូរ៖ ចាប់ពីថ្ងៃចន្ទដល់ថ្ងៃសុក្រ ចាប់ពីម៉ោង 8:00 ព្រឹកដល់ម៉ោង 15:00 ព្រឹក លើកលែងថ្ងៃបុណ្យជាតិ។
ឯកតាជួញដូរ៖ គិតជា ហ៊ុន ហើយឯកត្តាជួញដូរអប្បរិមាចាប់ពី 1 ហ៊ុនឡើងទៅ។
ហានិភ័យ និងផលចំណេញ៖ ភាគហ៊ុនមានហានិភ័យ និងផលចំណេញទាប បើធៀបជាមួយ Forex។
**រូបិយប័ណ្ណអន្តរជាតិ (Forex) ឬហាងឆេងមាស
**
រូបិយវត្ថុ៖ ប្រាក់ដុល្លារ មានន័យថាយើងប្រើប្រាក់ដុល្លារដើម្បីជួញដូរ។
ឧបករណ៍ជួញដូរ៖ គឺជាការជួញដូរទៅលើតម្លៃផលធៀបនៃរូបិយប័ណ្ណពីរ ឧទាហរណ៍ដូចជា លុយអឺរ៉ូជាមួយនឹងលុយដុល្លារ (EUR/USD) លុយដុល្លារជាមួយនឹងលុយយ៉េន (USD/JPY) ឬលុយផោនជាមួយលុយដុល្លារ (GPB/USD) ឬហាងឆេងមាស ជាដើម។
ទីកន្លែងជួញដូរ៖ ការជួញដូរ Forex ធ្វើឡើងនៅទីផ្សារបរទេស។
ពេលវេលាជួញដូរ៖ ចាប់ពីថ្ងៃចន្ទដល់ថ្ងៃសុក្រ ជួញដូរ 24 ម៉ោង លើកលែងថ្ងៃបុណ្យអន្តរជាតិ។
ឯកតាជួញដូរ៖ គិតជា ឡូត (Lot) ដែលមួយ Lot ស្មើនឹង 1000 ដុល្លារ ហើយឯកត្តាជួញដូរអប្បរិមាចាប់ពី 0.1 Lot ឬ 0.01 Lot តាមប្រភេទ Broker។
ហានិភ័យ និងផលចំណេញ៖ Forex មានហានិភ័យខ្ពស់ តែផលចំណេញក៏ខ្ពស់ដូចគ្នា។
អរគុណប្រភពពី CSX៖ https://youtu.be/Nd8qk6ddYzc
សិក្សាបន្ថែម៖ csx.com.kh
*ចំណាំ៖ រាល់ការវិនិយោគសុទ្ធតែមានហានិភ័យ សូមធ្វើការសិក្សាស្វែងយល់ឲ្យបានច្បាស់មុននឹងធ្វើការវិនិយោគ។ ចំណេះដឹងក្នុងការវិនិយោគគឺជាមូលដ្ឋានតែមួយគត់ដែលអាចនាំអ្នកទៅកាន់ភាពជោគជ័យ។*
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2023-10-23 04:52:48
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@ a93be9fb:6d3fdc0c
2023-10-23 03:40:19
---
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- __[pica](https://nodeca.github.io/pica/demo/)__ - high quality and fast image
resize in browser.
- __[babelfish](https://github.com/nodeca/babelfish/)__ - developer friendly
i18n with plurals support and easy syntax.
You will like those projects!
---
# h1 Heading 8-)
## h2 Heading
### h3 Heading
#### h4 Heading
##### h5 Heading
###### h6 Heading
## Horizontal Rules
___
---
***
## Typographic replacements
Enable typographer option to see result.
(c) (C) (r) (R) (tm) (TM) (p) (P) +-
test.. test... test..... test?..... test!....
!!!!!! ???? ,, -- ---
"Smartypants, double quotes" and 'single quotes'
## Emphasis
**This is bold text**
__This is bold text__
*This is italic text*
_This is italic text_
~~Strikethrough~~
## Blockquotes
> Blockquotes can also be nested...
>> ...by using additional greater-than signs right next to each other...
> > > ...or with spaces between arrows.
## Lists
Unordered
+ Create a list by starting a line with `+`, `-`, or `*`
+ Sub-lists are made by indenting 2 spaces:
- Marker character change forces new list start:
* Ac tristique libero volutpat at
+ Facilisis in pretium nisl aliquet
- Nulla volutpat aliquam velit
+ Very easy!
Ordered
1. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
2. Consectetur adipiscing elit
3. Integer molestie lorem at massa
1. You can use sequential numbers...
1. ...or keep all the numbers as `1.`
Start numbering with offset:
57. foo
1. bar
## Code
Inline `code`
Indented code
// Some comments
line 1 of code
line 2 of code
line 3 of code
Block code "fences"
```
Sample text here...
```
Syntax highlighting
``` js
var foo = function (bar) {
return bar++;
};
console.log(foo(5));
```
## Tables
| Option | Description |
| ------ | ----------- |
| data | path to data files to supply the data that will be passed into templates. |
| engine | engine to be used for processing templates. Handlebars is the default. |
| ext | extension to be used for dest files. |
Right aligned columns
| Option | Description |
| ------:| -----------:|
| data | path to data files to supply the data that will be passed into templates. |
| engine | engine to be used for processing templates. Handlebars is the default. |
| ext | extension to be used for dest files. |
## Links
[link text](http://dev.nodeca.com)
[link with title](http://nodeca.github.io/pica/demo/ "title text!")
Autoconverted link https://github.com/nodeca/pica (enable linkify to see)
## Images
![Minion](https://octodex.github.com/images/minion.png)
![Stormtroopocat](https://octodex.github.com/images/stormtroopocat.jpg "The Stormtroopocat")
Like links, Images also have a footnote style syntax
![Alt text][id]
With a reference later in the document defining the URL location:
[id]: https://octodex.github.com/images/dojocat.jpg "The Dojocat"
## Plugins
The killer feature of `markdown-it` is very effective support of
[syntax plugins](https://www.npmjs.org/browse/keyword/markdown-it-plugin).
### [Emojies](https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it-emoji)
> Classic markup: :wink: :crush: :cry: :tear: :laughing: :yum:
>
> Shortcuts (emoticons): :-) :-( 8-) ;)
see [how to change output](https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it-emoji#change-output) with twemoji.
### [Subscript](https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it-sub) / [Superscript](https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it-sup)
- 19^th^
- H~2~O
### [\<ins>](https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it-ins)
++Inserted text++
### [\<mark>](https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it-mark)
==Marked text==
### [Footnotes](https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it-footnote)
Footnote 1 link[^first].
Footnote 2 link[^second].
Inline footnote^[Text of inline footnote] definition.
Duplicated footnote reference[^second].
[^first]: Footnote **can have markup**
and multiple paragraphs.
[^second]: Footnote text.
### [Definition lists](https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it-deflist)
Term 1
: Definition 1
with lazy continuation.
Term 2 with *inline markup*
: Definition 2
{ some code, part of Definition 2 }
Third paragraph of definition 2.
_Compact style:_
Term 1
~ Definition 1
Term 2
~ Definition 2a
~ Definition 2b
### [Abbreviations](https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it-abbr)
This is HTML abbreviation example.
It converts "HTML", but keep intact partial entries like "xxxHTMLyyy" and so on.
*[HTML]: Hyper Text Markup Language
### [Custom containers](https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it-container)
::: warning
*here be dragons*
:::
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@ 50c5c98c:65867c8e
2023-10-22 20:13:08
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/f90afe4d52e69e0e87ed5d2a133f15c167be92a05593758fee09d55fc6dd7d39.png)
Today's full color inkblot reminded a few people of big blue rabbits. Some people saw aliens maneuvering spaceships. Overall I was happy with the creepy feel the image had. Perfect choice for the creepy season.
I was invited to post my old art over at https://satellite.earth/n/Art/npub17nd4yu9anyd3004pumgrtazaacujjxwzj36thtqsxskjy0r5urgqf6950x by my artist friend, Carlo, who runs the community **n/Art** Up until now I had been posting my art without any placing in a category or community. Nostr is gently settling into order and structure. Scary! I like ideas of communities, and I will make a point of posting to n/Art on a regular basis. I may even have to come up with new canvases (YAY!) , as I eventually will run out of old art.
So to sum it up, I have done lots of other art that isn't InkblotArt, and a lot more of will be posted to n/Art
The vanity npub miner is still ticking away. Long time preference, no other choice. When the npub is available I am using for inkblotart. Fellow nostriches have mentioned that InkblotArt deserves it own npub, so that is what I am after. It is getting a well deserved vanity npub.
**ART FOR SALE**
This one, The Sensei, had been up for auction. It didn't get enough attention I feel. So I am bringing the link here to the PlebeianMarket listing.
FOR SALE
One Full Color, Handmade Original InkblotArt.
12x18 inches, two separate pages of 9x12 joined together to make a fold.
Just a reminder that your purchases go towards keeping InkblotArt up and running.
https://plebeian.market/listings/XLOQ
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/d82cba1dc6676a527a0ddb861e495c220e38d73918f84de50bbe21fd5ba43df6.png)
**Amazing Colors** "The Sensei"
Here's another InkblotArt that I feel fits the bill for Halloween. I see yellow aliens meting a third alien in the center. How about you?
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/ce971f648f670bee380d245db3a0c4b1a284c5479843d9941ff8eea88d61a145.jpg)
**Share this with family and friends, bring them to nostr.**
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@ a93be9fb:6d3fdc0c
2023-10-22 18:50:16
according to [^1] it says A [^2] B
| Syntax | Description |
| ----------- | ----------- |
| Header | Title |
| Paragraph | Text |
The standard Lorem Ipsum passage, used since the 1500s
"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum."
Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC
"Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?"
The standard Lorem Ipsum passage, used since the 1500s
"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum."
[^1]: A has been said by george
[^2]: B has been declared by steven
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@ 2edbcea6:40558884
2023-10-22 18:23:37
Happy Sunday #Nostr !
Here’s your THE #NostrTechWeekly newsletter brought to you by nostr:npub19mduaf5569jx9xz555jcx3v06mvktvtpu0zgk47n4lcpjsz43zzqhj6vzk written by nostr:npub1r3fwhjpx2njy87f9qxmapjn9neutwh7aeww95e03drkfg45cey4qgl7ex2
The #NostrTechWeekly is a weekly newsletter focused on the more technical happenings in the nostr-verse.
Let’s dive in!
## Recent Upgrades to Nostr (AKA [NIPs](https://nostr.com/the-protocol/nips))
#### 1) (Proposed) [NIP 41: Simple Key Migration](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/829/files?short_path=bd6ddfb#diff-bd6ddfbbafdf4ff75d3c28bbbb6206befb0d512f5e6c007da768a6c01743e736)
One of the big worries of Nostr users is pasting that all-important secret key into a new client and wondering if they’re going to fuck you over down the line.
If this happened you’d just create a new private key/public key pair and ask your followers to follow the new account. Now there’s a structured way to do this; plus some helpful features to prevent abuse.
This NIP introduces two new kinds of events:
An event where you authorize (with your current Nostr account’s keys) potential future Nostr accounts may migrate to in case of a compromise of your current account. (Kind 1776)
An event to actually announce a migration to one of the pre-authorized accounts. (Kind 1777)
Both must have OpenTimestamp attestations to prove the “created” timestamp on the events are accurate. This is important because after 60 days without a contested 1777 clients are expected to automatically update users’ follow list from the old pubkey to the new pubkey.
In the case of a contested 1777 (the real owner and the hacker both publish a kind 1777) then it’ll be up to users to follow the pubkey of who they think is the real successor and not the hacker.
This is less likely because a kind 1776 event has to be published authorizing a valid place to migrate to.
Authors: nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6
#### 2) (Proposed) [NIP 108: Lightning Gated Content](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/827/files?short_path=7469bd8#diff-7469bd826a6008586eabfc642f40a5f3f4566bff0385cf72abab4fbde0fc07b0)
Substack has an advantage over a traditional blog because authors can enforce that they get paid before content is consumable. Zaps can only go so far for monetizing content in a structured way. This NIP introduces general purpose lightning gated content.
The way it’s architected, a content creator would publish the paid-only content in an encrypted fashion and publish to relays. They’d essentially be selling the decryption key through this process.
There would be a third party “gate server” which would accept requests for the decryption key, which would present the requestor with an invoice. Once paid the user can request the decryption key, if the invoice is paid the gate server will return the decryption key. The user who paid for the key can now take the publicly accessible (but encrypted) content and decrypt it for consumption.
If this becomes common then Damus would finally, actually be in violation of Apple’s app developer guidelines around “content unlocked via payment” and giving Apple their 30%. 😅
Authors: [coachchuckff](https://github.com/Coachchuckff), [excalibur_guild](https://github.com/excalibur_guild)
## Notable Projects
#### [Coracle web of trust](https://w3.do/xRN5Vst1) 🕸️
Knowing how many of the folks you follow also follow a specific account is a useful signal on how trusted that account is. This idea is core to the concept of “web of trust” where our followers are helping us build trust with their followers and vice versa (it’s a web-like pattern).
Coracle implemented a way to refine your global feed to only content from folks that have a certain number of your followers following them. If you set this too high the feed won’t have much content, but if you set it to more than 0, then you’re less likely to get spammy content. Definitely improves finding people to follow.
Author: nostr:npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn
#### [Friendstr](https://w3.do/9HFd1DFg) 🫂
In the same vein as the web-of-trust feature from Coracle, Friendstr is a way to find people you should be friends with (or so the idea goes).
This client analyzes your following list and shows how many folks that you follow in common; which is some indication of how similar your interests/social circles are. Very neat and could lead to more social connection. ♥️
Author: nostr:npub1cpstx8lzhwctunfe80rugz5qsj9ztw8surec9j6mf8phha68dj6qhm8j5e
#### [njump](https://njump.me/) 🔗
Ever wanted to share Nostr content with someone without assuming the Nostr client they’re using? Usually you just send the note ID, or npub, or naddr. All of which aren’t recognized by most places where you do the sharing (Telegram, Discord, Twitter, iMessage, etc)
Cue Njump: creating shareable links to Nostr content. The best part is that Njump gives great previews of the Nostr content so that places like Telegram, Twitter, etc can display a nice preview like every other kind of social link.
Honestly the only reason we don’t use this in these articles is because the client we use to publish it (habla.news) recognizes Njump links as links to Nostr content and automatically embeds the Nostr event instead of just showing a link to the content 😬. Sometimes you just want a link, not an embed.
Author: nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6
#### [Nostr Potatoes](https://w3.do/marGBfab) 🎥
Hooray for a decentralized version of Rotten Tomatoes!
We can own our reviews and respect the reviews of our social circle instead of unnamed “critics” or the masses of people with heterogeneous tastes. Rejoice, for this is the freedom Nostr can bring.
All levity aside, this is very creative, and a damned good use case for the decentralized and social nature of Nostr.
Author: [jrc-dev](https://github.com/jrc-dev/)
## Latest conversations: Privacy and Security on Nostr
### What is (the) Nostr good for?
Proving a piece of content was authorized by a specific pubkey
Distributing that content widely in a way that is censorship resistant
The first is the foundation of any social media, no matter the content type (text, images, video) or consumption interface (phone, tablet, laptop). Nostr is better at doing the second part than any other social media out there.
### What is Nostr NOT good at (for now)?
Privacy and security.
One of the fundamental tenets of cybersecurity is don’t leave your equipment nor data lying around where people can access it. Nostr stores our data on relays which gladly retrieve it for anyone that asks. Given enough time, encryption can be cracked. Given enough examples of encrypted data encrypted by the same key, the time to crack it rapidly decreases.
You might ask, “then how is anything sent securely over the internet?” Data is stored securely, on private servers. It’s only in the sending that there’s risk, and the architecture of that sending is fundamentally different from how Nostr works and that architecture makes it much harder to attack.
Data transferred via https is ephemeral, the sender encrypts the data before sending it off. The data is passed between many servers to get it to the receiver. The servers in the middle are meant to forget that data after the transfer is complete. (I’m aware of the NSA’s role in this, but I won’t get into it right now) Unless the data is intercepted the data isn’t stored, much less in a way that the public can query for.
Nostr data on relays is intentionally not ephemeral, it’s one of the fundamental design decisions that makes Nostr good as a censorship resistant protocol.
### What do you want the scope of Nostr to be?
Many debates around technical challenges on Nostr boil down to the question of “what do you want Nostr to be?”
Nostr won me over because it was a way to publish content in a censorship resistant way. Activists, builders, political figures, journalists can all use Nostr to publish their work, even if it’s controversial enough that centralized platforms censor it. That is an incredible gift to humanity if we can spread it.
Over time, my imagination has grown to see Nostr also as a way to decentralize digital identity. We are building a digital identity as we use Nostr (even if under a pseudonym). From a technical perspective there are some great applications outside of social media for Nostr users authorizing actions using their Nostr private key (signing a contract, “login with Nostr”, etc).
I’m tempted (as I see many are) to pursue Nostr as the foundation of a more free internet. Rebuilding WhatsApp, Substack, Craigslist, Google Drive, Docusign, etc. would be awesome. The fundamental challenge is whether that will work, in a technical sense, on Nostr.
People deserve security and privacy in their digital lives just as much as they deserve being uncensorable. Until there’s a technical solution that allows Nostr to handle data that we want to be private and secure (indefinitely) I’m not sure it’s wise.
### Secure and private comms on Nostr
One way I’ve heard to solve the technical issues around privacy and security for communication via Nostr is making it more Peer to Peer. I haven’t seen a detailed technical architecture of the strictly P2P version, but my understanding is that data would be transferred via relays but it would be more ephemeral and [gift wrapped](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/716) so that the real metadata (from, to, created timestamp, etc) isn’t even known to the relay operators.
This would make Nostr more like the open internet of decades past. Our relays would take the place of the DNS servers (how computers find each other), and clients would likely store the sensitive data on users’ end devices (their phone or computer) instead of storing that data on the relay or in the cloud.
If the technical implementation works out, this would solve for secure and private communications, but wouldn’t help with other use cases (Substack, Google Drive, Docusign, etc).
We may be yet to discover a way to solve every technical challenge and make Nostr secure, private, and censorship resistant for any app we can think of. What’s great about Nostr is that people keep building and trying things. And when they provide value, people adopt the product.
Can’t wait to see 💪
## Until next time 🫡
If you want to see something highlighted, if we missed anything, or if you’re building something we didn’t post about, let us know. DMs welcome at nostr:npub19mduaf5569jx9xz555jcx3v06mvktvtpu0zgk47n4lcpjsz43zzqhj6vzk
Stay Classy, Nostr.
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@ 11be7dbc:82a5f8e9
2023-10-22 16:51:28
The world of cryptocurrencies has been a tumultuous one, marked by innovation, decentralization, and the promise of financial freedom. However, in recent years, a subtle shift has been taking place, and it is changing the landscape of the crypto world. This shift involves the transition from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains. While PoS has its merits, there is growing concern that the transition was influenced by powerful interests, potentially including bankers, who sought to manipulate the market for their own gain.
**The PoW vs. PoS Debate**
The debate between PoW and PoS has been ongoing within the crypto community. PoW, the original consensus mechanism used by Bitcoin and Cyberyen, relies on miners who solve complex mathematical puzzles to validate transactions and secure the network. PoS, on the other hand, relies on validators who "stake" their assets as collateral to confirm transactions and create new blocks. The shift from PoW to PoS is often touted as a more environmentally friendly and efficient alternative. However, the motives behind this transition are not as clear-cut as they may seem.
**Banker Influence in the Crypto World**
Is it just criticism to say that the switch from PoW to PoS was heavily influenced by the banking sector?
Traditional financial institutions have historically been skeptical of cryptocurrencies, viewing them as a threat to their dominance. However, they also recognized the potential of blockchain technology and its transformative power. This gave them a vested interest in shaping the future of crypto.
Several factors contribute to suspicions of banker involvement:
* Regulatory Pressure: Banks have lobbied for stricter cryptocurrency regulations, making it harder for PoW-based cryptocurrencies to operate without facing legal challenges.
* PoS Benefits Banks: PoS networks favor those with significant stakes and influence, aligning more closely with the traditional financial system where the wealthy have more control.
* Centralized Power: PoS networks have been accused of centralization, enabling a concentration of power and influence in the hands of a few key players, which aligns with the interests of centralized financial institutions.
* Ethereum's Transition: Ethereum, one of the largest and most influential blockchain networks, has been moving from PoW to PoS. Its close ties with financial institutions have raised eyebrows about potential hidden agendas.
**The Dangers of PoW Mining: is it true?**
Since PoW mining is, as some would have us believe, energy-intensive, it is essential to recognize that this mechanism also played a pivotal role in maintaining the decentralization that cryptocurrencies are founded upon. Miners worldwide participated in securing the network, and the process was open for anyone with the required hardware and expertise.
We're hearing from everywhere that, the transition to PoS has its benefits, such as lower energy consumption and scalability improvements.. But with good reason, some argue that PoS networks, with their wealth-based validation, can lead to increased centralization and exclusion of small players. Furthermore, the banking sector's involvement in shaping this shift raises concerns about their influence over the future of cryptocurrencies.
**As a Result**
We are taught not to be skeptics and to embrace innovation with ease. But let's not be sheep, blindly following the shepherd.
So, crypto brothers, is it worth rushing to switch from PoW to PoS?
While PoS offers certain advantages and the move from PoW to PoS may seem logical, the motivations behind this shift are mired in controversy. Suspicion of banker influence and the potential centralization of power in PoS networks underscore the need for vigilance within the crypto community. **It is crucial to maintain the principles of decentralization, accessibility, and financial freedom that cryptocurrencies were originally designed to uphold.**
In the end, the future of cryptocurrencies remains uncertain. Will they continue to represent a decentralized and equitable financial system, or will powerful interests manipulate their course for their own benefit? As the crypto world evolves, it is essential for users and advocates to stay informed, engaged, and vocal in shaping its direction.
Stay with us... C¥kuza
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@ 32e18276:5c68e245
2023-10-22 03:03:50
The App Store keeps rejecting 1.6 for mundane reasons so I decided to do another TestFlight release.
Lots of neat stuff in this one thanks to Daniel! Check it out:
## Added
- Improve discoverability of profile zaps with zappability badges and profile action sheets (Daniel D’Aquino)
- Add suggested hashtags to universe view (Daniel D’Aquino)
- Suggest first post during onboarding (Daniel D’Aquino)
- Add expiry date for images in cache to be auto-deleted after a preset time to save space on storage (Daniel D’Aquino)
- Add QR scan nsec logins. (Jericho Hasselbush)
## Changed
- Improved status view design (ericholguin)
- Improve clear cache functionality (Daniel D’Aquino)
## Fixed
- Reduce size of event menu hitbox (William Casarin)
- Do not show DMs from muted users (Daniel D’Aquino)
- Add more spacing between display name and username, and prefix username with `@` character (Daniel D’Aquino)
- Broadcast quoted notes when posting a note with quotes (Daniel D’Aquino)
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@ 50c5c98c:65867c8e
2023-10-22 01:21:38
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/b529727a9954768a79a5c6e072b90bdc04f187d5e1b7c032ba6d05ccf3d0152c.png)
Things are moving along nicely.
Was a busy day today and at some point I crashed and burned for a few hours. Woke very disorientated.
My takeaway from the auction is that I am not as good of an auctioneer as I am a salesperson. No harm or shame in that; in fact, a previous manager gave me a boss compliment on my ability to sell.
"You could sell peanut butter to an anaphylactic."
Selling in person is way easier that over the internet. For me, finding out what the customer wants, informing them of the qualities of the product, and compare the prices to other similar items; was fun.
Selling art online is a tricky beast, very slippery.
A few nostriches have been extremely helpful, lighting the fire under my ass. Keep me going. Keep me thinking and moving forward. Forward is not an instinctive direction for myself. My family will attest to me cruising through life, haphazardly or rather, bouncing off the walls of life.
Success is NOT linear though. It is, hard work. Smart work. Dedication. Falling down and getting back up. Building on top of learned lessons. Learned lessons come from FAILURE. Failure isn't even bad in this light, it becomes part and parcel of the process.
Have a great night.
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/c4acb3712f4bc23f291b95f465789925f457fa4b709012f7730e06db62293446.jpg)
**Share this with family and friends, bring them to nostr.**
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@ 5f8aff47:73a1037e
2023-10-21 21:07:59
It has been approximately 13 hours since the incident where user data from **Blockstream** was unfortunately leaked, and as of now, there have been no official updates or news regarding the situation. This is undoubtedly a matter of great importance and concern.
https://twitter.com/Blockstream
https://nitter.net/Blockstream
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I've been saying this for a some time, do not trust hardware wallets, nor providers. Everything will get hacked, exploited and leaked. SeedQR with a passphrase via **SeedSigner** is the only solution.
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![](https://image.nostr.build/cc4f7f689b5732c1fd5d4d8c0ebfa2dc9e6838b0bdeaa5a34d6a6e876f50cda5.jpg)
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> **SeedSigner** Cheaper, easier, true open source, bitcoin-only, more secure, more intuitive, no corporate dependencies, no forced updates, no proprietary apps, no supply chain risk, no customer lists, airgapped, stateless (seed amnesia), real entropy, shareable
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@ 7f5c2b4e:a818d75d
2023-10-21 17:36:08
## Value 4 Value
V4V is a concept that has potential to flip the way content is created on its head. Plus, it's not only about content, but rather about any kind of value creation - be it physical or digital. And while V4V still has numerous battles to win, it is already finding its advocates and reaching new heights.
The first group of people to benefit form V4V were intuitively software developers and content creators. We see numerous examples of Value 4 Value florishing:
- [Fountain FM](https://www.fountain.fm)
- [Geyser Fund](https://geyser.fund)
- [Twentyuno](https://widgets.twentyuno.net)
- [Nostr Zaps](https://nostr.how/en/zaps)
While many discussions have already taken place about the V4V concept, we won't rehash its definition or debate its efficiency here. Instead, I suggest we take a look at the practical side of the question and see how we can take advantage of the tools present today to automate our lightning payments and, as a result, support our favorite developers, content creators, athletes, musicians, and anyone else we want, really.
## Manual vs Automatic
One of the primary advantages of Bitcoin (and Lightning) over traditional financial systems is that you have complete control over your funds. Ironically, this becomes a disadvantage in context of recurring payments. See, Bitcoin employs a so-called "push system" to send funds (or, rather adjust the state of the distributed ledger) from user A to user B. In contrast, with credit cards and bank transfers, you don't truly control "your money." Instead, you provide all the information a service provider needs to potentially empty your account using a "pull system" and then disappear. While this doesn't usually happen, there are instances where it does, and the consequences can be dire.
> The root problem with conventional currency is all the trust that’s required to make it work. The central bank must be trusted not to debase the currency, but the history of fiat currencies is full of breaches of that trust. Banks must be trusted to hold our money and transfer it electronically, but they lend it out in waves of credit bubbles with barely a fraction in reserve. We have to trust them with our privacy, trust them not to let identity thieves drain our accounts. Their massive overhead costs make micropayments impossible.
>
> -- Satoshi Nakamoto, "[Bitcoin open source implementation of P2P currency](http://p2pfoundation.ning.com/forum/topics/bitcoin-open-source)"
Bottom line: traditional services have full control of your funds and whenever your recurring payment is due, they simply take "your money" and send them to a specified receiver. As Bitcoin does not allow anyone to mess with your funds (feature, not a bug), finding the solution took some time. Until relatively recently people had no choice, but send payments manually regardless of wether they wanted to support the person or a service on a regular basis, or wanted to make a one-time payment.
![bob](https://i.nostr.build/e2a0.jpg)
**The downsides of executing transactions manually**
1. People forget stuff. No matter how much you value someone's work, and even if you've decided to regularly support a fellow bitcoiner, you're human. Every now and then, you'll forget to send a few sats
2. People do not always have access to their bitcoin/lightning wallet. Here's an example: your favorite writer shares another article, but your tablet that you always use to read Habla is not with you. You read the article from your iPhone, but your Lightning extension is not installed there. No worries, you can send a few sats when you get back home, right? Wrong! People forget stuff.
**The benefits of automation**
1. Save time and focus. Getting distracted from your daily tasks to send a few sats messes with your focus. Even if you do not forget to send planned sats to each one of your favorite nostriches today, be sure that doing so manually will consume lots of your time and attention.
2. A consistent inflow of sats motivates creators. This stability is why many writers place their articles behind paywalls or require monthly subscriptions.
3. Supporting creators today can prevent their future work from being paywalled, allowing you to share it freely with others.
**The dangers of automation**
Automating financial interactions may result in unwanted outcomes. Nothing major most often, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind:
1. Avoid holding excessive funds in custodial accounts used for recurring Lightning payments.
2. Ensure you back up all essential information and monitor your subscriptions. You should always have the option to cancel a subscription.
If you share our enthusiasm for V4V, this guide is for you. It offers ways to consistently support your favorite creators, no matter who or where they are, while maintaining control over your funds.
> Supporting Bitcoin creators ensures they don't need to paywall their content. This promotes an abundance of high-quality materials, which in turn boosts awareness and Bitcoin adoption.
I want to clarify something important. Readers who engage with content, whether by liking or commenting, bring value to creators. Their feedback indicates the value of the content and helps it reach a broader audience. However, this guide will focus specifically on recurring payments as the ultimate form of support.
## Zapplanner
**Level:** Newbie
**Website:** https://zapplanner.albylabs.com
**Prerequisites:** Alby account
**Method:** custodial
Zapplanner does exactly what you would expect: allows you to set budgets for numerous receivers and send sats regularly according to the set preferences. It integrates with the Alby browser extension to automate all payments for you.
To enable recurring payments Zapplanner utilizes what is called a Nostr Wallet Connect. You can find more about this technology [here](https://nwc.getalby.com/about). While this section of the guide focuses on a straightforward custodial approach, it's worth noting that NWC is an [open-source project and can be self-hosted](https://github.com/getAlby/nostr-wallet-connect/).
That said, let's dive in.
1. Visit https://zapplanner.albylabs.com.
2. Hit the "New Periodic Payment" button (feel free to click the "How does it work" to know more).
![zp](https://21ideas.org/img/zapp-688.png)
2. Fill up required fields and hit "Continue"
![form](https://i.nostr.build/300P.png)
3. Check if everything is in order and hit "Connect with Alby"
![confirm](https://i.nostr.build/vJJv.png)
4. Log in with your Alby account. If you don’t have one, you can follow [this simple step-by-step guide](https://worldtravelambitions.notion.site/worldtravelambitions/How-to-Set-Up-Nostr-Using-GetAlby-and-Snort-social-c3fabb2ecc8d465dba0e73a3f1c2558a) by nostr:npub1cly0v30agkcfq40mdsndzjrn0tt76ykaan0q6ny80wy034qedpjsqwamhz.
![login](https://i.nostr.build/j77j.png)
5. You'll be redirected to the NWC interface, where you should specify the remaining details.
![nwc](https://i.nostr.build/8MMv.png)
> Setting an expiry date lets you support the address owner for a limited time, e.g. weekly for a year. Setting a budget is an important feature that will ensure that no more than a certain amount can be withdrawn from your wallet over a set period of time.
Alternatively, you can directly visit NWC dashboard at https://nwc.getalby.com/, log in with Alby and create a connection. This will create a NWC string you can paste into the corresponding field. Here's what you've gotta do if you wanna follow this path:
1. Visit https://nwc.getalby.com/ and log in with your Alby account.
> NWC is a way for applications like Nostr clients to access a remote Lightning wallet through a standardized protocol. For instance, you can link your Alby account with any other application using this feature. You can find out more about it [here](https://nwc.getalby.com/about).
2. After logging in you will be welcomed by a simple page, offering you to create a new connection.
![](https://nostr.build/i/3d7e603abf97cc05ebaaec5cb061a1077dfa409363c18ba0a9828eb457c59824.jpg)
3. Tap "+ New connection" button.
4. Fill up required info:
* Name the connection
* Set an expiry date if you'd like
* Set a budget.
> It's highly advisable to set a budget. By doing so, you'll limit the app's access to a specified amount of sats over a defined time period. This ensures that even in a worst-case scenario, not all the sats in your wallet will be at risk.
5. Hit "Confirm"
![](https://nostr.build/i/2da60ea9fe5ab08f94f271ac47b5e3ce04fcca8635990d0918ad9ccf3700ae92.jpg)
6. You'll be redirected to the next page, which will offer you to reveal the pairing secret.
![](https://nostr.build/i/7d8d87cc93fabf90da7cf3c76894ae1a5db74509b76ef3f1222b1ab2b347e039.jpg)
> Please note that the term 'pairing secret' has the word 'secret' for a reason. It's critical that you keep it confidential. Disclosing it to others could grant them access to your wallet.
7. Paste the pairing secret into the corresponding field.
![nwc](https://i.nostr.build/W00V.png)
These were the custodial ways of setting up recurring payments. Let's now explore the setup, where you do not have to trust anyone with your funds. This approach requires specific equpment and expertise, but hey, not your keys - not your coins, right?
## Oak Node
**Level:** Node runner
**Website:** https://oak-node.net/doc/trunk/README.md
**Prerequisites:** Lightning node, decent LN connectivity, sufficient outbound liquidity
**Method:** non-custodial
Oak Node lets you schedule LN payments, send and receive LN payments as PGP-secured emails and even do it over Nostr, all on your own Lightning Node. It is supported by the most popular Bitcoin and Lightning node software and allows you to compile it yourself:
- Available in the [Umbrel appstore](https://apps.umbrel.com/app/oak-node)
- Available as Podman or Docker containers (see [How to run](https://oak-node.net/doc/trunk/doc/how-to-run.md))
- Available on [myNode (experimental)](https://oak-node.net/doc/trunk/doc/how-to-run.md#mynode)
A step-by-step guide on setting up recurring payments with Oak Node is available [here](https://oak-node.net/wiki?name=demo-recurring-payments). There is [extensive documentation](https://oak-node.net/doc/trunk/README.md), dedicated to all the tool's features as well.
## Future
Of course, there's a lot of room to grow. We are yet to see some kind of a subscription service to allow writers to collect recurring lightning payments and distribute content accordingly. A service to remind subscribers that their funds are about to run out is also due.
At the moment we can see some services, like [Nostr Wine](https://nostr.wine/invoices) relay operator, utilize Nostr DMs to remind users whenever it's time to refill their balance. While this works for many, it is not yet a perfect solution.
Nevertheless, we see huge developments in this field. Heck, a year ago I wouldn't believe that simple recurring payments on lightning will be available today. So stay tuned and educate yourselves.
This wraps up today's guide. Subscribe to favorite content creators and developers to ensure there are new things coming your way no matter what.
_FOSS FTW_
_Tony_
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You can support my work [here](https://tony.21ideas.org).
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@ 8f014c5a:f9bbae3b
2023-10-20 23:35:23
In this bounty opportunity, you'll delve into the developer guidelines and engage with the Dora Vota Network. Completing the entire process is quick, taking just 10 minutes. Please review the following instructions attentively and supply valid evidence for verification. The initial 50 participants who successfully complete the tasks will be rewarded with **1000 DORA tokens.**
**Guidance for Bounty Participation:**
Review the bounty guidance at: https://docs.dorafactory.org/docs/vota-dev
**Preparation:**
- [ ] Ensure you have an active account on dorahacks.io.
- [ ] Open your Keplr wallet.
- [ ] Navigate to the Keplr Chains Hub.
- [ ] Find "Dora Vota"[Mainnet] in the list of available chains.
- [ ] Add "Dora Vota"[Mainnet] to your Keplr wallet by clicking on it.
- [ ] This address will be the registration point for your bounty activities and the receipt of rewards.
**Note:** Interactions with blockchain may entail some gas costs. Confirmed winners of this bounty will be offered gas fees before claiming the bounty rewards on-chain.
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/8f014c5aafb425b2fa414a49eb9ab17269f155937db67a5babe7bc40f9bbae3b/files/1697844406725-YAKIHONNES3.png)
For Task 1:
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1. Start by reading the Dora Vota Developer Guidance carefully at (https://docs.dorafactory.org/docs/vota-dev).
2. Follow the guidance to install the necessary dependencies. It's recommended to use a Unix-like OS, such as macOS or Linux, for the installation.
**Please provide proofs as below: **
1. Screenshots taken when you are installing, e.g. the terminal you're using.
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For Task 2:
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1. Get Started with dorad: Continue reading "Get Started with dorad" and install dorad as guided. Please
**provide proofs as below:**
1. A screenshot of your verification of dorad installment. (Results in the terminal)
2. Screenshot of your Dora Vota Account details.
3. Your Dorad Keys List
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Benefits
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@ eeadea6c:64ae47a4
2023-10-20 16:09:44
## Chef's notes
This is my personal favorite dish and version.
Definitely recommend experimenting
Add lomboks for spice or green tea for additional flavor
## Details
- ⏲️ Prep time: 20 min
- 🍳 Cook time: 3 hours +
- 🍽️ Servings: 4
## Ingredients
- 1.5Kg beef in 5cm pieces
- 5 salam leaves
- 2 sticks of lemongrass
- 25gr dried coconut flakes
- 200ml pineapple juice or oj
- 1liter santen (coconut milk)
- 4 red peppers or 2 habanero
- 3tbps corianderseeds
- 5cm piece of laos grated
- 10cm ginger grated
- 1tbsp koenjit
- 10 cloves of garlic
- Lomboks to taste (optional)
## Directions
1. In a kitchen mixer add peppers,garlic,laos,ginger,koenjit and the koenjit and blend to a paste
2. Take the paste and rub it into the beef
3. Take the beef and santen and bring to a softboilboil
4. Add the salamleaves and lemongrass(bruised) and simmer on low for 2 hours
5. Taste add optional lomboks and salt and simmer 1 more hour stirring occasionally
6. When the liquid has evaporated and oil floats to the top and the meat is goldenbrown its done
7. Toast the coconut flakes and stir it into the stew
8. During the cooling down the meat will soak up the liquid we rehydrate this with the pineapple juice
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@ dec2e28f:01746c77
2023-10-20 15:49:42
* 在回覆郵件中談到了連續惡意替換誠實HTLC-timeout的經濟影響,我[Antoine Riard] 寫了一個額外的測試,以驗證核心內存池(memory pool)的行為,結果符合預期。
* 負責任的披露過程遵循了影響操作系統的硬體問題的路線,如在Linux核心文檔中記錄的那樣,同時適應了比特幣生態系統。
> 從現在開始,我將停止參與閃電網絡及其實施的開發工作,包括協調協議層面的安全問題處理(我之前已向一些高級閃電開發人員提出了這方面的通知)
* 我認為這種新型的替代循環攻擊(cycling attack)使閃電網路於非常危險的境地,只有在比特幣的基礎層面才能實現可持續的修復,例如添加一個內存密集型的所有交易歷史或一些共識升級。
* 目前的緩解措施在面對簡單攻擊時是有價值的,但我認為它們無法阻止高級攻擊者,正如在第一封全面披露郵件中所說的那樣。
* 這些類型的變更需要整個社區的最大透明度和參與,因為我們正在改變全節點的處理要求或去中心化比特幣生態系統的安全架構
> 另一方面,要充分解釋為什麼這些變更對於閃電的利益以及良好的設計是必要的,我們可能需要完全呈現對約 ~5,355 BTC生態系統的實際關鍵攻擊的情景。這是一個困難的抉擇。
* 對於這些問題,我將保持在公共郵件列表上的沉默,直到10月30日的那周。已經有足夠的資料發布,還有其他專家可供參考。然後我將回來更專注於Bitcoin Core。
#### [全文](https://lists.linuxfoundation.org/pipermail/bitcoin-dev/2023-October/022032.html?ref=nobsbitcoin.com)
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@ dec2e28f:01746c77
2023-10-20 06:08:25
* RoboSats v0.5.3現已推出!RoboSats客戶端應用程式v0.5.1之前將不再相容。
* 允許機器人添加面對面現金交易的位置。書頁將顯示所有F2F訂單的地圖。
![](https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/content/images/size/w2000/2023/10/robosatting.png)
## 新增功能
* 面對面交易:我們引入了一個新功能,稱為F2F(面對面),允許用戶添加用於面對面現金交易的位置。書頁現在會顯示所有F2F訂單的地圖。
* 出於隱私原因,當您單擊地圖以定位訂單時,訂單的確切位置會略微隨機化(均勻隨機15 x 15公里的干擾)。這意味著無法確定位置,確切位置只能在加密聊天中分享.
* 請注意,如果您不使用Tor瀏覽器,使用高解析度地圖可能會將您的IP泄露給外部切片伺服器。
* 僅在您希望使用面對面現金作為支付方式時,才建議為您的訂單添加地理位置標籤。如果您不打算使用此支付方式,可以完全忽略此功能
* 感謝@KoalaSat,他獨自實現了F2F升級。請捐贈!
#### RoboSats-deploy協調器部署*
* 我們在https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats-deploy 上發布了RoboSats-deploy協調器部署
![](https://image.nostr.build/0bd41ed7f33a99eb222172f23e31ac9629d41393d4bc980a54adf8d208f4e52d.jpg)
#### 其他更新
* dependency更新。
* 小的錯誤修復。
* 改進了與最後登錄用戶字段相關的數據庫寫入性能。
* 修復了訂單記錄上的小錯誤,使自動爭議解決失敗。
* Devfund(開發基金)捐款公鑰(pubkey)已更新為RoboSats實驗性LND2節點。
* 完整更改日誌:[v0.5.2-alpha...v0.5.3-alpha](https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/compare/v0.5.2-alpha...v0.5.3-alpha?ref=nobsbitcoin.com)
* [Github Repo](https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/releases?ref=nobsbitcoin.com)
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@ cd408a69:797e8162
2023-10-20 05:14:13
# Railway transfer guide app
Japan has many public transportation systems, making it convenient to get around. 🚅 🚃 🚌
But it's also so complicated because there are really so many...especially in Tokyo 😵🌀
The quickest way is to use the Google Maps application to view directions, but there are also other applications for international travelers.
## Japan Travel by NAVITIME
NAVITIME is also used by many Japanese people as a transit guide app. The app below was created by its developer for foreign tourists. In addition to railway information, they also provide useful information for traveling.
[Japan Travel by NAVITIME [ iPhone / Android ]](https://www.navitime.co.jp/pcstorage/html/japan_travel/english/)
# Prepaid IC Cards in Japan
Transportation IC cards are rechargeable cards that can be used to conveniently pay fares on public transportation 🚆
It can be used on many modes of transportation such as trains, subways, and buses. Having one is convenient because you don't have to worry about looking at the fare list every time. And there are also many convenience stores and other shops that you can use for shopping 🏪
Various names are sold by railway companies, but they can all be used interchangeably.
There are also transportation IC cards for foreign tourists. Please check it 🌸
[Welcome Suica](https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/welcomesuica/welcomesuica.html)
We hope you have a fun time on your trip in Japan 🫂💜
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@ fab018ad:dd9af89d
2023-10-20 00:27:47
# **15. จำนวนคนที่ต้องตายจากการปรับโครงสร้าง**
>### *“สำหรับธนาคารโลกแล้ว การพัฒนาหมายถึงการเติบโต... แต่การเติบโตที่ไม่มีควบคุมนั้นคืออุดมการณ์ของเซลล์มะเร็ง*
>### *–Mohammed Yunus*
ผลกระทบทางสังคมจากการปรับโครงสร้างนั้นมหาศาล และแทบไม่ถูกพูดถึงในการวิเคราะห์นโยบายธนาคารโลกและกองทุน IMF พวกเขามีงานวิจัยมากมายที่ศึกษาผลกระทบด้านเศรษฐกิจอย่างละเอียดถี่ถ้วน แต่กลับมีการศึกษาด้านผลกระทบต่อสุขภาพระดับโลกน้อยมาก
นักวิจัยอย่างคุณ Ayittey คุณ Hancock และคุณ Payer ได้ยกตัวอย่างที่น่าตกใจระหว่างช่วงยุค 1970 ถึง 1980 ดังนี้ :
- ในช่วงระหว่างปี 1977 และ 1985 ประเทศเปรูได้ดำเนินการปรับโครงสร้างตามที่ IMF กำหนด จนรายได้เฉลี่ยต่อประชากรของชาวเปรูลดลงกว่าร้อยละ 20 และเงินเฟ้อพุ่งขึ้นจากร้อยละ 30 เป็นร้อยละ 160 และเมื่อถึงปี 1985 ค่าแรงลดเหลือเพียงร้อยละ 64 เทียบกับค่าแรงในปี 1979 และเหลือเพียงร้อยละ 44 เมื่อเทียบกับปี 1973 นอกจากนี้ยังมีสัดส่วนของเด็กที่ขาดสารอาหารเพิ่มขึ้นจากเดิมร้อยละ 42 ของประชากร กลายเป็นร้อยละ 68 ของประชากร
- ในช่วงระหว่างปี 1984 และ 1985 ประเทศฟิลิปปินส์ภายใต้การปกครองของมากอสทำการปรับโครงสร้างตาม IMF อีกครั้ง หลังจากนั้น 1 ปีระดับผลิตภัณฑ์มวลรวมประชาชาติ (Gross National Product: GNP) ต่อประชากร ถดถอยลงไปอยู่ในระดับเดียวกับปี 1975 ในขณะที่รายได้ที่แท้จริงของพนักงานงานในเขตเมืองปรับตัวลดลงร้อยละ 46
- ในประเทศศรีลังกา ผู้คนที่จนที่สุดกว่าร้อยละ 30 ต้องทนทุกข์จากการปรับตัวลงอย่างต่อเนื่องของปริมาณแคลอรีที่พวกเขาได้รับต่อวัน หลังจากประเทศเข้ารับการปรับโครงสร้างมาเป็นเวลานานกว่าทศวรรษ
- ในประเทศบราซิล จำนวนประชากรที่ขาดสารอาหารพุ่งขึ้นจากเดิม 27 ล้านคน (ซึ่งถือเป็น 1 ใน 3 ของประชากร) ในปี 1961 สู่ระดับ 86 ล้านคน (ซึ่งถือเป็น 2 ใน 3 ของประชากร) ในปี 1985 หลังจากการเข้ารับการปรับโครงสร้างกว่า 10 ครั้ง
- ในช่วงระหว่างปี 1975 ถึง 1984 ประเทศโบลิเวียซึ่งทำตามคำแนะนำของ IMF พบว่าประชาชนทั่วไปต้องใช้ชั่วโมงทำงานมากขึ้นโดยเฉลี่ยถึง 5 เท่า เพื่อหาซื้ออาหารให้ได้พลังงาน 1,000 แคลอรี เช่น ขนมปัง ถั่ว ข้าวโพด ข้าวสาลี น้ำตาล มันฝรั่ง นม หรือคีนัว
- หลังจากการปรับโครงสร้างในประเทศจาเมกาในปี 1984 อำนาจการซื้อของเงินจำนวน 1 จาเมกาดอลลาร์เพื่อให้ได้รับอาหารที่มีพลังงานเพียงพอ ร่วงลงภายในระยะเวลาเพียง 14 เดือน จากที่เคยซื้อแป้งได้พลังงาน 2,232 แคลอรี ลดเหลือเพียง 1,443 แคลอรี จากที่เคยซื้อข้าวได้พลังงาน 1,649 แคลอรี เหลือเพียง 905 แคลอรี จากที่เคยซื้อนมข้นจืดได้พลังงาน 1,037 แคลอรี เหลือเพียง 508 แคลอรี และจากที่เคยซื้อเนื้อไก่ได้พลังงาน 220 แคลอรี กลับเหลือเพียง 178 แคลอรี
- การปรับโครงสร้างส่งผลให้ค่าแรงที่แท้จริงของชาวเม็กซิกันในช่วงทศวรรษ 1980 ลดลงมากกว่าร้อยละ 75 โดยในปี 1986 จำนวนชาวเม็กซิกันผู้มีรายได้น้อยประมาณร้อยละ 70 “แทบจะต้องเลิกกินข้าว ไข่ ผลไม้ ผัก และนม (ไม่ต้องพูดถึงเนื้อวัวหรือปลา) แต่ในช่วงเวลาเดียวกัน รัฐบาลของพวกเขาต้องจ่ายเงิน 27 ล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐต่อวัน หรือเท่ากับ 18,750 ดอลลาร์สหรัฐต่อนาที เพื่อจ่ายดอกเบี้ยเงินกู้ให้แก่เจ้าหนี้ พอถึงทศวรรษ 1990 “ครอบครัวที่มีสมาชิก 4 คนที่หาเลี้ยงตัวเองได้ด้วยค่าแรงขั้นต่ำนั้นมีปัญญาหาซื้อสิ่งของจำเป็นได้เพียงร้อยละ 25”
- ระดับผลิตภัณฑ์มวลรวมประชาชาติ (Gross National Product: GNP) ต่อประชากรของประเทศในเขตแอฟริกาทางตอนใต้ของทะเลทรายซาฮารา ( Sub-Saharan Africa) ลดลงอย่างต่อเนื่องจาก 624 ดอลลาร์สหรัฐในปี 1980 เหลือเพียง 513 ดอลลาร์สหรัฐในปี 1998 การผลิตอาหารต่อประชากรก็ลดลง โดยดัชนีการผลิตอาหารลดจาก 105 จุดในปี 1980 ลงสู่ 92 จุดในปี 1997 และมีการนำเข้าอาหารเพิ่มสูงขึ้นอย่างน่าตกใจ โดยเพิ่มขึ้นกว่าร้อยละ 65 ในช่วงระหว่างปี 1988 ถึง 1997
ตัวอย่างเหล่านี้ ถึงแม้จะน่าเศร้า แต่ก็แสดงให้เห็นได้แค่ภาพเล็ก ๆ ที่ปะติดปะต่อกันของผลกระทบใหญ่หลวงจากนโยบายธนาคารโลกและ IMF ที่ทำร้ายสุขภาพของคนยากจนบนโลก
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/fab018adf457e5704d6acee00a0491780010ca2122c2308715222429dd9af89d/files/1697004761366-YAKIHONNES3.png)
ในช่วงปี 1980 ถึง 1985 นั้น โดยเฉลี่ยแล้วแต่ละปีจะมีประเทศโลกที่สามประมาณ 47 ประเทศเข้ารับการปรับโครงสร้างกับ IMF และประเทศกำลังพัฒนา 21 ประเทศเข้ารับเงินเพื่อปรับโครงสร้างทางเศรษฐกิจหรือในภาคอุตสาหกรรมจากธนาคารโลก และในช่วงเวลาเดียวกันนี้มีถึงร้อยละ 75 ของประเทศในเขตลาตินอเมริกาและแอฟริกาที่รายได้ต่อประชากรและสภาพความเป็นอยู่ของเด็กย่ำแย่ลงอย่างเห็นได้ชัด
มาตรฐานการใช้ชีวิตที่ลดต่ำลงนั้นดูสมเหตุสมผล เมื่อเราพิจารณาว่านโยบายของธนาคารโลกและ IMF ได้หล่อหลอมสังคมให้สนใจแต่การส่งออกสินค้าที่ต้องแลกมาด้วยความถดถอยของการบริโภคภายในประเทศ และในขณะเดียวกันก็ทำลายความมั่นคงทางอาหารและบริการสาธารณสุขของตนเองอีกด้วย
ในช่วงระหว่างการเข้ารับการปรับโครงสร้างจาก IMF ค่าแรงที่แท้จริงในประเทศอย่าง เคนยาร่วงลงมากกว่าร้อยละ 40 และหลังจากที่กู้เงินธนาคารโลกและ IMF ไปกว่าพันล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐ อัตราการผลิตอาหารต่อประชากรของเคนยาลดลงไปเกือบร้อยละ 20 ในช่วงระหว่างปี 1960 ถึง 1994 ในขณะเดียวกันรายจ่ายด้านสาธารณสุขใน “ประเทศที่เข้าร่วมโครงการของ IMF และธนาคารโลก” นั้นลดลงไปกว่าร้อยละ 50 ในช่วงทศวรรษ 1980
>## เมื่อใดที่ความมั่นคงทางอาหารและระบบสาธารณสุขพังทลาย เมื่อนั้นจะมีคนที่ต้องตาย
รายงานจากปี 2011 และ 2013 แสดงให้เห็นว่าประเทศที่เข้ารับเงินกู้เพื่อการปรับโครงสร้างมีอัตราการตายในเด็กสูงกว่าประเทศที่ไม่ได้เข้าร่วม และบทวิเคราะห์ในปี 2017 “แสดงความเกี่ยวข้องระหว่างการปรับโครงสร้าง และผลกระทบที่เลวร้ายต่อสุขภาพของแม่และเด็กได้อย่างชัดเจนไร้ข้อโต้แย้ง” ในขณะที่งานวิจัยปี 2020 ซึ่งพิจารณาข้อมูลจากประเทศกำลังพัฒนาจำนวน 137 ประเทศ ในช่วงระหว่างปี 1980 ถึง 2014 พบว่า “การปรับโครงสร้างนั้นทำให้ระบบสาธารณสุขแย่ลง และมีส่วนในการเพิ่มอัตราการตายของทารกแรกเกิด” นอกจากนี้ในงานวิจัยปี 2021 ยังได้ข้อสรุปว่าการปรับโครงสร้างนั้น “มีส่วนสำคัญที่ทำให้ความพิการและการตายเกิดขึ้นอย่างต่อเนื่อง ทั้งที่จริงแล้วเป็นเรื่องสามารถป้องกันได้ด้วยซ้ำ”
มันเป็นไปไม่ได้เลยที่เราจะรู้ว่ามีผู้หญิง ผู้ชาย และเด็กจำนวนมากแค่ไหนที่ถูกฆ่าจากผลของนโยบายการลดค่าใช้จ่ายของธนาคารโลกและกองทุน IMF
นักสนับสนุนด้านความมั่นคงทางอาหารอย่างคุณ Davidson Budhoo กล่าวว่าเด็กกว่า 6,000,000 คนเสียชีวิตทุกปีในแอฟริกา เอเชีย และลาตินอเมริกาในช่วงระหว่างปี 1982 ถึง 1994 สาเหตุเพราะประเทศเหล่านี้เข้ารับการปรับโครงสร้างกับธนาคารโลกและ IMF **ส่งผลให้ตัวเลขยอดคนตายจากน้ำมือของธนาคารโลกและ IMF นั้นใกล้เคียงกับจำนวนคนตายจากน้ำมือของโจเซฟ สตาลิน และเหมา เจ๋อตงทั้งหมดรวมกัน**
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>*หมายเหตุผู้แปล :*
>- *โจเซฟ สตาลิน (Joseph Stalin) เป็นผู้นำของอดีตสหภาพโซเวียตซึ่งปกครองตั้งแต่ช่วงปี 1924-1953*
>- *เหมา เจ๋อตง (Mao Tse-tung) เป็นผู้ก่อตั้งและดำรงตำแหน่งผู้นำของสาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีนระหว่างปี 1949-1976*
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มันเป็นไปได้จริง ๆ หรือที่จะมีจำนวนคนตายมากมายขนาดนั้น..
พวกเราคงจะไม่มีวันรู้คำตอบ แต่หากเราดูจากข้อมูลแล้ว เราอาจจะเริ่มเห็นอะไรบางอย่างที่ผิดปกติ เช่น ในงานวิจัยจากประเทศเม็กซิโก ซึ่งก็เหมือนประเทศอื่น ๆ ที่มีประวัติเกี่ยวข้องกับธนาคารโลกและ IMF มาโดยตลอด ได้แสดงให้เห็นความเชื่อมโยงว่าการลดลงของ GDP ในทุก ๆ ร้อยละ 2 จะส่งผลให้มีอัตราการตายเพิ่มขึ้นร้อยละ 1
ทีนี้เมื่อเราพิจารณาผลลัพธ์ของการปรับโครงสร้าง GDP ของประเทศโลกที่สามหลายประเทศในระหว่างทศวรรษ 1960 ถึง 1990 ซึ่งตัวเลข GDP ลดฮวบลงในระดับเลขสองหลัก ทั้งที่มีการเติบโตของจำนวนประชากรในระดับสูง แต่ทำไมเศรษฐกิจของประเทศเหล่านี้กลับชะลอตัวและหดตัวลงในช่วงระยะเวลา 15-20 ปี ซึ่งหมายความว่านโยบายของธนาคารโลกและ IMF น่าจะคร่าชีวิตคนไปนับหลายสิบล้านคนในช่วงเวลานั้น
ไม่ว่าสุดท้ายแล้วจำนวนคนที่ตายจะเป็นเท่าไรก็ตาม จะมีสิ่งที่แน่นอนอยู่ 2 สิ่ง คือ :
1. สิ่งที่เกิดขึ้นคืออาชญากรรมต่อมนุษยชาติ
2. จะไม่มีผู้ปฏิบัติงานของธนาคารโลกและกองทุน IMF คนไหนที่จะถูกจับเข้าคุก เพราะความยุติธรรมและความรับผิดชอบต่อสิ่งเหล่านี้จะไม่มีวันเกิดขึ้น
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/fab018adf457e5704d6acee00a0491780010ca2122c2308715222429dd9af89d/files/1697005031729-YAKIHONNES3.png)
ความจริงที่ไม่อาจหลีกหนีได้คือคนหลายล้านคนในพื้นที่หนึ่งต้องล้มตาย เพื่อทำให้ชีวิตของผู้คนอีกหลายล้านคนในอีกพื้นที่หนึ่งมีคุณภาพชีวิตที่ดีขึ้น มันคือความเป็นจริงที่ว่าความเจริญของชาติตะวันตกนั้นเป็นผลจากค่านิยมที่เกิดจากการตื่นรู้ เช่น หลักนิติธรรม เสรีภาพในการแสดงความคิดเห็น หลักประชาธิปไตยแบบเสรีนิยม และการเคารพสิทธิมนุษยชนภายในประเทศ
แต่ความเป็นจริงอีกด้านที่ไม่ถูกกล่าวถึง คือความเจริญเหล่านั้นก็คือผลจากการขโมยทรัพยากรและเวลามาจากประเทศที่ยากจนเช่นกัน
การขโมยความมั่งคั่งและแรงงานไปจากประเทศโลกที่สามจะเป็นสิ่งที่ถูกปล่อยให้ลอยนวลไปตลอดกาล แต่ถึงอย่างไรเราก็ยังคงเห็นผลของมันได้จนถึงทุกวันนี้ มันยังคงฝังรากอยู่ในสถาปัตยกรรม วัฒนธรรม วิทยาศาสตร์ เทคโนโลยี และคุณภาพของชีวิตของชาติที่พัฒนาแล้ว ฉะนั้นครั้งถัดไปที่คุณเดินทางไปยังเมืองอย่างลอนดอน นิวยอร์ก ปารีส อัมสเตอร์ดัม หรือเบอร์ลิน ผู้เขียนขอแนะนำให้คุณลองออกไปเดินเล่นและหาสถานที่สักจุดเพื่อหยุดชมทิวทัศน์ของเมืองที่งดงามน่าประทับใจ พร้อมตริตรองเรื่องราวเหล่านี้ดูอีกครั้ง
เหมือนดังคำโบราณที่ว่าไว้ **“เราต้องผ่านความมืดมิดเสียก่อน ก่อนที่จะไปสู่แสงสว่าง”**
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## [⚡️ กด Zap ที่ลิงก์นี้ เพื่อเป็นกำลังใจทีมงานผู้เรียบเรียงบทความ](https://getalby.com/p/imf_rs_split)
*(ทุกยอด zap จะถูกแบ่งอัตโนมัติเข้าวอลเล็ทของผู้เขียนบทความต้นฉบับภาษาอังกฤษ, ผู้แปลดราฟต์ 1, ผู้เรียบเรียงดราฟต์ 2-3, กองบรรณาธิการและพิสูจน์อักษรจากไรท์ชิฟต์ พร้อมกันบางส่วนไว้เพื่อเป็นค่าธรรมเนียมธุรกรรม)*
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@ 50c5c98c:65867c8e
2023-10-20 00:24:39
Good evening!
Hope your day was as productive as mine. The auction and art sale are good to go, I have the items listed on Plebeian Market. Not certain as to why I procrastinated, but it's done! My one and only complaint is that Plebeian Market didn't upload the images. I will adjust accordingly.
Let's chat a bit about #Bitcoin.
I don't want to buy Bitcoin anymore. I don't want their KYC BTC. To live on a Bitcoin standard, I must earn it through my work and effort. With #nostr, I am empowered with the freedom tech, to go forth and blaze new trails. The reach is small. But the effect is large. The power to reward people for their thoughts, with sats, in real time, (lightning), is magnificent.
Each day, I can't help but wonder, "What will they see next?"
If you are reading this post, congrats! If you so choose, you have a first crack at buying either one of these paintings:
**"Frog-tastic!"**
https://plebeian.market/listings/ZX5A
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/4165cbfc39e338f05f832610803e9b326587acda242953137aa3881d0e7d30a8.png)
**"Trance of Bliss"**
https://plebeian.market/listings/YSYQ
![image](https://cdn.satellite.earth/3340c2a8a03f191a46f95f9e4982c132c0e8d2b31e23a204fe0e31a8562dbcfc.png)
These will officially go up for sale after the auction is done, Saturday morning.
Again, I am so incredibly grateful for the people of nostr who have become regulars to my #InkblotArt notes. I thank everyone for the love and support, without you InkblotArt has no audience.
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@ 124b23f2:02455947
2023-10-19 16:51:40
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@ f839fb67:5c930939
2023-10-19 14:28:30
Chapter 5: Echoes of the Past
Life for Peter and Gwen took on a sense of normalcy as they resumed their civilian identities, working and studying. However, Gwen's reappearance raised questions, drawing the attention of friends and foes alike. Some welcomed her with open arms, while others remained skeptical of her true origins.
One evening, as Peter and Gwen strolled through Central Park, they were approached by an old friend, Mary Jane Watson. Her warmth masked a deep-seated concern about Gwen's return, but she chose not to reveal it for the sake of her friend's happiness.
Chapter 6: A Sinister Resurgence
The tranquility in their lives was short-lived when the criminal mastermind, Norman Osborn, better known as the Green Goblin, resurfaced in the city. Osborn had been thought dead for years, but he returned with a vengeance, orchestrating a wave of chaos and destruction.
The renewed threat of the Green Goblin pushed Peter and Gwen to their limits. Gwen, driven by a desire to protect her newfound home, donned her own costume once more, taking up the mantle of Spider-Woman.
Chapter 7: Partners in Peril
Peter and Gwen's relationship faced its greatest test yet as they fought the Green Goblin together. The emotional strain of battling a personal enemy combined with Gwen's struggles to adapt to her role as Spider-Woman put immense pressure on their love.
Despite the trials, the couple's bond grew stronger, and their teamwork improved. With Mary Jane's support, Gwen and Peter managed to expose Norman Osborn's criminal activities, leading to his eventual arrest.
Chapter 8: An Unexpected Alliance
A new threat emerged, one that neither Spider-Man nor Spider-Woman could defeat alone. A powerful crime syndicate, led by the enigmatic "Black Cobra," threatened to engulf the city in a reign of terror. Realizing the scope of the danger, Peter and Gwen sought help from other superheroes in the Marvel Universe.
Spider-Man and Spider-Woman formed an alliance with heroes such as Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage. Together, they launched an assault on the Black Cobra's operations. The battle was fierce, and the heroes found themselves tested in ways they had never anticipated.
Chapter 9: Confronting the Past
As the battle raged on, a shocking revelation came to light: the Black Cobra was an identity adopted by none other than Gwen's own father, George Stacy, who had been presumed dead for years. He explained that he had faked his death to infiltrate the criminal organization and dismantle it from within.
Gwen was torn between her duty as Spider-Woman and her love for her father. Ultimately, they reconciled and, together with the other heroes, they managed to expose the true mastermind behind the crime syndicate, sending the criminals to prison and freeing George from his double life.
Chapter 10: A Future Together
With the city safe once more, Peter and Gwen could finally focus on their personal lives. Gwen chose to embrace her role as Spider-Woman and continue to fight alongside Peter as a partner in both life and crime-fighting.
Their journey had been one of triumphs and tribulations, but through it all, their love had endured. As Spider-Man and Spider-Woman, they swung through the city, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, knowing that together, they could overcome anything that threatened their world.
The echoes of the past had brought them together, and now, they looked forward to a future filled with adventure, love, and the unwavering commitment to being New York City's protectors.
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@ d662c10f:78d039af
2023-10-18 22:04:11
It was Fall of 2011. I was 16 years old and in 11th grade. It was the sixth period of the school day. Somewhere between 13:00 and 14:00. I had study hall. My friend Chancellor Campbell and I went to the library as we usually did during this period. Chancellor was completely focused on doing his school work. He was amazing friend to have. I question whether he ever thought the same of me. Not that I think I did anything to offend him in any way. We were just focused on a lot of different things, but thank God, of all the friends that could have been sitting there at that table with me he was the one who was.
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Chancellor Campbell was the first person to help me while I experienced a seizure.
Now, I was playing a stupid, simple game on my phone that was based on Nyan Cat. I never cared much about school-work. I learned in all my classes. I did great or at least alright on tests. I just wasn’t up for doing any more work than I felt I had to do. So, instead of completing homework like Chancellor I played games.
I’d say we were equally focused at that moment, but then something strange starts to happen. I begin to get a weird feeling. My focus becomes blurred. I try telling Chancellor I feel strange, but quickly it’s as if I don’t know what words are. I’m looking at him, but I cannot think. My mind is like bowl of soup. At that moment, iwho I am disappears. Black out.
I wake up in the nurse’s office of the school. For the first time in my life I am told that I have just had a seizure. It was a Grand Mal. I did not know what that meant. Then I am told the rest of the story. Luckily Chancellor was with me. He knew what to do. He was able to help me down on the ground as my body convulsed. I was told he stayed calm and collected until more help came.
My head is ringing in a way I’ve never experienced before. I’ve had headaches, but this is beyond that. All I get is some aspirin, and I’m told my mom will be coming to pick me up.
I would go on to tell Chancellor that he was my hero. I would tell him that every once and a while. I meant, but I could not imagine how much I would believe it now that I am older. I look back after having experienced a life full of seizures where a large percentage of the time I had no one to help me as the seizure began to occur and I am so grateful Chancellor was there. I hope he is doing well. I believe he deserves to. He’s a hero.
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This is the Fowler building of the Carlisle High School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The library located on the second floor is where I my first seizure occured.
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@ 41d0a715:9733c512
2023-10-18 17:38:57
"The bug “prevented correct accounting for fiat@FTX.com’s balances on specific types of withdrawals,” said Singh"
https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/16/ftx-execs-blew-through-8b-testimony-reveals-how/
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@ dec2e28f:01746c77
2023-10-18 16:58:42
* 今天,我們很興奮地宣布釋出 Taproot Assets 之主網 alpha 版本,為開發者提供一個功能完整的體驗,用於在比特幣區塊鏈上發行、管理和探索穩定幣或其他資產。此次釋出還開始了前向兼容性,這意味著該協議不再有會影響主網上發行的資產的重大變更。此主網釋出的協議支援鏈上功能,支援閃電網路的功能即將到來。
* 這個釋出標誌著比特幣的新時代的開始。有了 Taproot Assets v0.3,開發者擁有了所有必要的工具,可以使比特幣成為一個多資產網路,但以一種能夠維護比特幣核心價值觀的可擴展方式。我們相信這個新時代的比特幣將看到眾多全球貨幣以 Taproot Assets 形式發行,並通過閃電網路實時結算全球的外匯交易。這些新的 Taproot Assets 閃電交易將通過網路核心現有的比特幣的幣流,使路由節點能夠在不知情的情況下轉發 Taproot Assets 交易,擴展比特幣的全球網路效應,加強區塊鏈的極為安全的基礎。這就是我們如何將比特幣打造成全球貨幣的匯流網路。這就是我們如何實現比特幣化美元和全球金融資產。加入我們吧! 🧙
* ![](https://lightning.engineering/b1fdd795f3f12d2e2c65ed50b7944fbd/buzzbitcoin.gif)
* 我們非常感激比特幣開發者社群對協議的支持,他們提供了反饋意見、測試軟體,並為最終用戶構建了第一批產品。早期的採用者在過去幾個月的測試網開發中不斷地與我們的團隊進行迭代,他們在測試網上幾乎發行了 2,000 種資產,並將他們的節點與我們的 Universe 伺服器同步,該伺服器保存了初始化錢包和下載特定 Taproot 資產狀態所需的所有信息,這已經發生了超過 420,000 次。我們迫不及待地期待看到主網的採用帶來什麼樣的發展!
* Taproot Assets daemon 可以在最新的 Polar 版本中找到,這是一個廣受應用開發者歡迎的快速原型工具,同時也在 litd v0.12 中提供,這是包含 Lightning Labs 工具的捆綁套件,其中包括 lnd 用於節點操作、流動性管理工具 loopd 和 poold、會計工具 faraday,以及現在的多資產支援工具 tapd。要開始使用 Taproot Assets daemon,請閱讀「安裝」部分,下載 daemon 版本,查看 API 文件,並閱讀入門指南。請注意,儘管此版本支援主網,但 alpha 標籤表示我們期望社區對其進行測試以查找潛在的錯誤。要深入了解 Taproot Assets 的運作原理,請參考 BIPs 和我們的文件,進行詳細解釋。
### 美元比特幣化和全球金融資產
![](https://lightning.engineering/static/cf4eb2cd46f6933e692accf798667aa6/07a6a/stables.png)
* 在 2021 年薩爾瓦多將比特幣合法化為法定貨幣的背景下,閃電社群特別是在新興市場經歷了爆炸性的增長。全世界的用戶都能夠享受到即時結算、低費用、點對點的比特幣交易,無需金融中介機構。我們在 Lightning Labs 不斷聽到的一個主要需求是,要為這些用戶提供工具,使他們能夠使用比特幣基礎設施將穩定幣添加到其應用程序中。用戶對穩定幣的需求是巨大的。穩定幣發行者持有的美國國債比像德國和韓國這樣的主要發達國家還多,這顯示了這些資產在全球的重要性,並為全球用戶需求提供了一個規模感。
* 正如 Blockworks 上週報導的那樣,這種需求存在是因為穩定幣在新興經濟體中簡單地比當地貨幣更好。穩定幣的數位特性在可訪問性、保管和全球實用性方面提供了更好的用戶體驗。此外,超過 20 億人生活在其當地貨幣的通脹率達到兩位數或三位數,這使得穩定幣相對於美元的價格穩定性更具吸引力。我們相信,Taproot Assets 將穩定幣引入比特幣錢包只會加速將比特幣引入這數十億人的過程。
* 此外,開發者一直在實驗與實際世界資產,如黃金、美國國債、具有程式化票息支付的企業債券等。我們相信比特幣的全球流動性、去中心化和安全性提供了將這些實驗引入大規模市場的最佳平台,我們很高興支持在 Taproot Assets 上的它們的開發。
* 穩定幣用戶,特別是那些在新興市場的用戶,是實際主義者,他們只希望擁有最低的費用和最快的結算時間。事實證明,閃電網路是設計用來在比特幣無與倫比的安全性和去中心化基礎之上提供這種體驗的。有了 Taproot Assets,我們正在將所有這種全球用戶需求帶回比特幣和閃電網路。並且將穩定幣整合到閃電錢包中,用戶將能夠在其情況允許的情況下,以最小的摩擦堆疊比特幣,將比特幣帶給數十億人。
### 在主網上使用新的 Taproot Assets v0.3 進行構建
* 對於今天想要進行開發的開發者,Taproot Assets 0.3 版本提供了完整的工具集,可開始在主網上進行發行、管理和探索鏈上的資產。
##### 功能完整的發行和贖回API 💰
* 首先,根據開發者的反饋,資產發行API已經得到改進,以適應主網預期的使用流程。現在完全支援了分段發行,即在不同時間發行多組資產,並保持互換性。發行者將使用 group_key 簽署新的發行資產分段,這使用戶可以自動驗證新的發行是否與舊的分段具有互換性。此外,Taproot Assets v0.3 還包括新的資產銷毀API,以便資產發行者進行贖回時使用。通過使用此銷毀功能從供應中可證明地銷毀資產,發行者可以安全地釋放他們在鏈上代表的現實世界資產。通過將這些銷毀交易的證據上傳到公共 Universe,發行者可以自動向公眾通報此操作,確保他們的用戶擁有最新的資產信息。
#### 非同步接收功能
* 接下來,在鏈上的 Taproot Assets 交易中,用戶需要在雙方不同時在線的情況下發送和接收資產。對於接收者來說,這意味著提供能夠生成任何人隨時都可以發送資產的地址。Taproot Assets v0.3 通過為開發者提供工具,使他們可以向鏈上地址添加證明檢索統一資源標識符(URI)來實現這一目標。接收者的錢包將同步到由該 URI 詳細說明的特定 Universe 伺服器,以便下載他們未來需要發送新收到的資產的離鏈證明數據。這個功能將由用戶的錢包在後台處理,以保持非同步接收的無縫體驗。
#### 多元宇宙模式 🌌
Universe是儲存所有 Taproot 資產錢包初始化和同步特定 Taproot 資產狀態所需信息的倉庫。多個Universe伺服器可以作為聯邦運營,為給定資產保持同步,因此即使發行者的伺服器離線,接收者也可以擁有許多不同的數據來源,以驗證發送者的資產是否根據規格。
Taproot Assets v0.3 的一個主要功能是引入了多元宇宙功能(Multiverse)。多元宇宙模式允許一個特定的Universe伺服器支援多個資產,並重要的是支援每個資產的所有相關交易歷史。這使開發者能夠獲得並托管構建給最終用戶的熟悉區塊瀏覽體驗所需的所有數據
#### 擴展性、安全性和開發者體驗的改進 💪
* 最後,開發 Taproot Assets daemon 的主網 alpha 版本需要在安全性、擴展性和開發者體驗方面進行重大改進。在擴展性方面,新版本包括一個 build-loadtest 指令,允許開發者自行對軟件進行壓力測試。我們內部廣泛使用這個工具來驗證軟件是否已經準備好用於主網部署,現在我們將其提供給開發者,以進行他們自己的驗證。為了支援 DevOps 團隊確保其基礎設施能夠處理 daemon 的負載,我們還提供了向 Prometheus 報告指標的功能,這是一個流行的監控系統和時間序列數據庫,這樣開發者可以更好地可視化其軟件的性能。
* 在安全性方面,Taproot Assets v0.3 添加了更安全的證明,包括區塊高度(blockheight)和區塊標頭(blockheader)驗證,限制證明解碼以防止資源耗盡,以及在比特幣主網區塊鏈分叉的情況下確保重新組織安全性,還有[一系列其他低級別的更新詳細說明](https://github.com/lightninglabs/taproot-assets/releases)在釋出說明中。
* 一個重要的關卡是為可升級部分添加了協議版本控制。這為開發者提供了前向兼容性保證,以便他們可以在主網上發行資產,並知道如果協議增強,這些資產仍然可用。此外,現在為[比特幣改進提案(BIPs)生成了測試向量](https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/pull/1489),使開發者可以通過自行重新實施來驗證協議的完整性。最後,此版本根據廣泛的反饋包括一系列命令行改進,以提供最順暢的開發者體驗。比特幣開發者將在這個版本中識別出熟悉的工具,如 Schnorr 簽名、部分簽署的比特幣交易(PSBTs)和 witness 字段,我們迫不及待地想看看您將創建什麼!
### 前進到多資產閃電網路的未來
* 我們非常興奮地宣布推出具有上述完整功能的 Taproot Assets 協議的主網 alpha 版本。隨著這次釋出的完成,我們的焦點將轉向 Taproot Assets 的最終目標:使 Lightning 成為一個多資產網路。具體來說,我們的目標是為那些身處無國界金融世界的用戶提供穩定幣支援。一旦我們完成了協議的支付通道功能,用戶將能夠在閃電網路上選擇他們喜歡的貨幣進行收發,利用現有的比特幣流動性作為全球路由貨幣和交易媒介。利用分佈式流動性網絡來服務全球市場將是全球貨幣流動運作方式的重大範式轉變。與其從頭開始,資產發行者和用戶都將能夠利用 Lightning 網路的現有網路效應,從比特幣流動性到路由節點市場,再到各種整合錢包、交易所、商家等廣泛的生態系統。
* 在開發 Taproot Assets 協議中加入支付通道功能以實現多資產 Lightning 網路之前,我們需要兩個重要的功能。現在這兩個功能都已經完成:未公告的 Taproot 通道現在正在 lnd v0.17 上運行,並且 Taproot Asset 協議通道的初步規範已經作為比特幣閃電改進提案(bLIP)發布。隨著這些工作的完成,以及 Taproot Assets daemon 主網 alpha 版的釋出,我們將不會停下來,將在不久將來為開發者社群提供在閃電網路上發送和接收 Taproot 資產的能力,我們迫不及待地想將這個軟件交到您手中。
### 加入 Taproot Assets 開發者社群吧!
* 如之前所提到的,比特幣開發者社群一直在積極使用協議的鏈上功能來打造新的應用體驗。這些新工具將賦予開發者力量和信心,使他們能夠將他們的項目從原型轉入實際生產。在上週的社群會議中,許多這些開發者展示了他們正在使用 Taproot Assets 開發的應用程式,我們對所取得的進展感到驚訝![Joltz Rewards](https://x.com/JoltzRewards/status/1687129580094517248)、[Nostr Assets](https://x.com/NostrAssets/status/1711255914945380353)、[Royllo](https://explorer.royllo.org/)、[Deezy](https://github.com/dannydeezy/tao-wallet)、[Speed](https://www.speed.app/)、[DFX Swiss](https://x.com/DFX_Swiss/status/1707712616225792021) 和 [Tiramisu Wallet](https://testnet.tarowallet.net/walletapp/) 共同在構建 Taproot Assets 基礎設施,包括 Web 錢包、移動錢包、開源 SDK、資產探索器、開發者工具和 nostr 整合,每天都有更多的應用正在開發中!開發者對開始使用 Taproot Assets 進行開發的熱情具有感染性,而現在已經提供主網支援,我們預計將會迅速看到 Taproot Assets 應用程式的數量擴展。
* 想要開始探索 Taproot Assets 嗎?[下載 daemon](https://github.com/lightninglabs/taproot-assets/releases/tag/v0.3.0),[查看 API 文件](https://lightning.engineering/api-docs/api/taproot-assets/),[閱讀入門指南](https://docs.lightning.engineering/lightning-network-tools/taproot-assets/get-tapd)。如果需要更深入的技術解釋,可以深入研究 [BIPs](https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/pull/1489) 和我們的[文檔](https://docs.lightning.engineering/the-lightning-network/taproot-assets/)。如果還沒有,加入我們的 [Slack 社區](https://lightning.engineering/slack.html),[關注我們的 Twitter](https://twitter.com/lightning),[參加 Taproot Assets 社區會議](https://x.com/lightning/status/1709938038359646325),[貢獻 PR](https://github.com/lightninglabs/taproot-assets),或[訂閱我們的新聞通訊](https://lightninglabs.substack.com/)!
> [原文](https://lightning.engineering/posts/2023-10-18-taproot-assets-v0.3/):Ryan Gentry
> 關於作者:Ryan 擁有喬治亞理工學院的電機和計算機工程碩士學位,以及得克薩斯大學的航空太空工程學士學位。在加入 Lightning Labs 之前,他在 Multicoin Capital 擔任交易團隊的首席分析師,擔任交易團隊的首席分析師。Ryan 於 2014 年從得克薩斯大學畢業,然後在 Intel 擔任控制工程師。他在 2017 年感染了比特幣的熱情,當時他正在建造物聯網原型,意識到所有這些物聯網設備都需要一種支付方式,而美元無法滿足這種需求。
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@ df3d362a:3c765ec9
2023-10-18 15:01:06
Great hardware needs great software needs great hardware. BitBox, which Business Insider has called the “Best bitcoin wallet for beginners,” is renowned for the peerless quality, unparalleled usability, and industry-defining security of its hardware wallet. But they too have realized that Lightning is the tech that makes bitcoin into a true medium of exchange, and they have chosen the Breez SDK to bring Lightning to their app and their users.
BitBox and Breez are kindred spirits when it comes to the values and utility of bitcoin: both companies are committed to giving users maximum sovereignty with minimal trust and a seamless experience. So when searching for a way to integrate Lightning into their hardware wallet’s companion app, BitBox has naturally opted for the Breez SDK.
The Breez SDK is the obvious choice because it provides everything BitBox and their users need right out of the … box:
* fully non-custodial, with users remaining exclusively and permanently in control of their own keys
* a built-in LSP to ensure optimal connectivity with the entire Lightning Network and instant, automatic in-bound liquidity
* completely free and open code
* full interoperability with any app and platform
As Douglas Bakkum, BitBox CEO, put it,
*At BitBox, we want to enable the simplest bitcoin experience for our users at every step of their journey — from buying their first sats to holding funds long term and using bitcoin for day-to-day spending. With the Breez SDK, we can give our users a perfectly integrated Lightning experience that would not have been possible before.*
Lightning functionality in the BitBox app is still in the pre-beta, MVP stage. But with the help of the Breez SDK, BitBox is looking to turn this experiment into a standard feature that no hardware wallet can do without.
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@ 06639a38:655f8f71
2023-10-18 13:32:32
Since this week I'm a new (and only active) maintainer of [nostr-php](https://github.com/swentel/nostr-php).
@swentel is the original author but he does not have the time to maintain the repo as he focused on other stuff. See this issue https://github.com/swentel/nostr-php/issues/32
In absence of responses since June, I applied. The main reason is because I'm using the library for developing some Drupal modules and found some small issues. I don't have much expierence with this new role. I'm also not very expierenced with Github, I like Gitlab more. I'm looking for other PHP developers to help / mentor me with this responsibility.
Check out the project on Github and you can also find a link to the Telegram group in the readme to catch up.
https://github.com/swentel/nostr-php
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@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f
2023-10-18 13:02:10
📝 Summary: Batched splicing can be risky due to certain conditions like no funds in a channel and using an old state. It is important for batched splicing mechanisms to have a backout option to prevent disruptions caused by confirmed old states. Additionally, not all splice implementations performing a check can lead to potential loss of funds.
👥 Authors:
• Greg Sanders ( nostr:npub1jdl3plz00rvxwc6g2ckemzrgg0amx5wen4kfvs3laxtssxvk9cvsf3gh0m )
• ZmnSCPxj ( nostr:npub1g5zswf6y48f7fy90jf3tlcuwdmjn8znhzaa4vkmtxaeskca8hpss23ms3l )
📅 Messages Date: 2023-10-17
✉️ Message Count: 3
📚 Total Characters in Messages: 5405
## Messages Summaries
✉️ Message by ZmnSCPxj on 17/10/2023:
Batched splicing can be risky if certain conditions are met, such as having no funds in a channel and using an old state. It is important for batched splicing mechanisms to have a backout option to prevent disruptions.
✉️ Message by Greg Sanders on 17/10/2023:
Batched splicing is risky because if an old state is broadcasted and confirmed before the splice, it can disrupt the process. It is important for batched splicing mechanisms to have a backout option.
✉️ Message by ZmnSCPxj on 17/10/2023:
Batched splicing can be risky if not all splice implementations perform a check to ensure subsequent splices confirm, potentially leading to loss of funds.
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@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f
2023-10-18 13:02:10
📝 Summary: A protocol is being developed to enable lightning withdrawals from exchanges to user wallets with minimal on-chain activity. This will involve using covenants to batch multiple transactions into one. However, implementing this solution will require multiple user signatures.
👥 Authors:
• Antoine Riard ( nostr:npub1vjzmc45k8dgujppapp2ue20h3l9apnsntgv4c0ukncvv549q64gsz4x8dd )
• Bastien TEINTURIER ( nostr:npub17fjkngg0s0mfx4uhhz6n4puhflwvrhn2h5c78vdr5xda4mvqx89swntr0s )
📅 Messages Date: 2023-10-17
✉️ Message Count: 2
📚 Total Characters in Messages: 8317
## Messages Summaries
✉️ Message by Bastien TEINTURIER on 17/10/2023:
A protocol is being designed to allow users to withdraw funds from exchanges directly into their lightning wallet with minimal on-chain activity. This requires the use of covenants to batch multiple transactions into one.
✉️ Message by Antoine Riard on 17/10/2023:
Enabling lightning withdrawals from exchanges to user wallets efficiently requires the use of covenants. Batching multiple transactions into one is a possible solution, but it requires signatures from multiple users.
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@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f
2023-10-18 13:02:09
👥 Authors: Olaoluwa Osuntokun ( nostr:npub19helcfnqgk2jrwzjex2aflq6jwfc8zd9uzzkwlgwhve7lykv23mq5zkvn4 )
📅 Messages Date: 2023-10-16
✉️ Message Count: 1
📚 Total Characters in Messages: 15880
## Messages Summaries
✉️ Message by Olaoluwa Osuntokun on 16/10/2023:
The email acknowledges the recipient's efforts in reporting an issue and discusses the implementation of mitigations in the lnd software. It also mentions the discovery of a transaction-relay jamming attack affecting lightning channels and the deployment of mitigations by major lightning implementations. The email concludes by mentioning the need to determine the robustness of the deployed mitigations against advanced attackers.
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@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f
2023-10-18 13:02:08
📝 Summary: Eclair, Core-Lightning, LND, and LDK use aggressive rebroadcasting and local-mempool preimage monitoring to prevent pinning attacks on Lightning Network channels. A vulnerability allows nodes to cheat and claim funds from HTLC transactions. No pinning attacks have been observed, but monitoring mempool logs and fee bumping are suggested as mitigation strategies. Mempool scanning, transaction re-signing/re-broadcasting, and bumping CLTV delta are discussed as potential fixes, but their effectiveness is uncertain. Stratum v2 deployment and a replacement buffer at the mempool level may make the attack harder. Fees are also a challenge.
👥 Authors:
• ziggie1984 ( nostr:npub1taj4x7tcfeyz8lvkddmx75j28emmteewu22zr0rk4vmn6ccv5hgsa98jyw )
• Matt Corallo ( nostr:npub1e46n428mcyfwznl7nlsf6d3s7rhlwm9x3cmkuqzt3emmdpadmkaqqjxmcu )
• Antoine Riard ( nostr:npub1vjzmc45k8dgujppapp2ue20h3l9apnsntgv4c0ukncvv549q64gsz4x8dd )
• ZmnSCPxj ( nostr:npub1g5zswf6y48f7fy90jf3tlcuwdmjn8znhzaa4vkmtxaeskca8hpss23ms3l )
📅 Messages Date Range: 2023-10-16 to 2023-10-17
✉️ Message Count: 8
📚 Total Characters in Messages: 126555
## Messages Summaries
✉️ Message by Antoine Riard on 16/10/2023:
Cross-posting mempool issues have exposed lightning channels to the risk of loss of funds, potentially affecting other multi-party bitcoin applications. Mitigations have been implemented, but their effectiveness against advanced replacement cycling attacks is still uncertain.
✉️ Message by ziggie1984 on 17/10/2023:
Aggressive rebroadcasting and local-mempool preimage monitoring are deployed by Eclair, Core-Lightning, LND, and LDK to mitigate pinning attacks on Lightning Network channels.
✉️ Message by ZmnSCPxj on 17/10/2023:
The summary of the text is that there is a vulnerability in the Lightning Network where a node can cheat and claim funds from an HTLC transaction.
✉️ Message by Antoine Riard on 17/10/2023:
At block height 100, node B forces the B-C channel onchain because the B-C HTLC timelock has expired without node C claiming it. However, the onchain feerates have risen and the transactions do not confirm. At block height 144, node A drops the A-B channel onchain and is able to recover the HTLC funds. Node C then broadcasts an HTLC-success transaction with high feerates that replaces the HTLC-timeout transaction, allowing C to get the value of the HTLC. Node B is no longer able to use the knowledge of the preimage.
✉️ Message by Antoine Riard on 17/10/2023:
No pinning attacks have been observed on the mainnet. Monitoring mempool logs can help detect suspicious behavior. Feebumping could be considered as a mitigation strategy.
✉️ Message by Antoine Riard on 17/10/2023:
No experiments have been conducted yet due to limited experts and other pending security issues.
✉️ Message by Matt Corallo on 18/10/2023:
The deployed mitigations for the transaction-relay jamming attack on lightning channels are not expected to fix the issue. Mempool scanning and transaction re-signing/re-broadcasting are discussed as possible mitigations, but they have limitations and may not effectively prevent the attack. The only real fix would be for miners to keep a history of transactions and try them again after a potential attack.
✉️ Message by Antoine Riard on 18/10/2023:
The disclosed mitigations for lightning attacks include mempool scanning, transaction re-signing/re-broadcasting, and bumping CLTV delta. However, these mitigations may not be effective in fixing the issue. Additional measures such as stratum v2 deployment and a replacement buffer at the mempool level may make the attack harder. The issue of fees is also a challenge.
Follow nostr:npub1j3t00t9hv042ktszhk8xpnchma60x5kz4etemnslrhf9e9wavywqf94gll for full threads
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@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f
2023-10-18 13:02:07
👥 Authors: Carla Kirk-Cohen ( nostr:npub17xugd458km0nm8edu8u2efuqmxzft3tmu92j3tyc0fa4gxdk9mkqmanw36 )
📅 Messages Date: 2023-10-10
✉️ Message Count: 1
📚 Total Characters in Messages: 4155
## Messages Summaries
✉️ Message by Carla Kirk-Cohen on 10/10/2023:
SimLN is a tool that simulates random payment activity on any lightning network setup, making it easier to test applications and proposals.
Follow nostr:npub1j3t00t9hv042ktszhk8xpnchma60x5kz4etemnslrhf9e9wavywqf94gll for full threads
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@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f
2023-10-18 13:02:07
👥 Authors: jlspc ( nostr:npub1rmlhmgvxk3p6kv9dgr9tpccm8uh9hejycjm5wag033fvhtpn0jqslw5exr )
📅 Messages Date: 2023-10-06
✉️ Message Count: 1
📚 Total Characters in Messages: 8112
## Messages Summaries
✉️ Message by jlspc on 06/10/2023:
Hierarchical channels allow for off-chain channel resizing and transactional scaling of Lightning. Timeout-trees can address liquidity imbalances, but fault-tolerance is a concern. A new version of the paper proposes a solution using fee-penalty outputs. Passive rollovers can eliminate the need for active rollovers.
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@ 57fe4c4a:c3a0271f
2023-10-18 13:02:06
📝 Summary: Gijs van Dam has developed Payment Splitting & Switching (PSS), a proof of concept for Lightning Network payments. PSS enables route and amount changes, potentially reducing probing and jamming attacks. Tony Giorgio PM suggests that PSS could aid in decorrelated payments. A link to the research write-up is provided for further details.
👥 Authors:
• Tony Giorgio PM ( nostr:npub1erc4qwsluhd7utrc028243jyv5veflq32hjpfzgvxvh8uh4h34tsv60a6n )
• Gijs van Dam ( nostr:npub1hjnzj9xkyeh99d0459ze0xgcwn5ggc66nhmn0u47kp09cv7vchhs7vac07 )
📅 Messages Date Range: 2023-09-22 to 2023-09-26
✉️ Message Count: 2
📚 Total Characters in Messages: 7144
## Messages Summaries
✉️ Message by Gijs van Dam on 22/09/2023:
Gijs van Dam has developed a proof of concept called Payment Splitting & Switching (PSS) that allows for route and amount changes in Lightning Network payments. PSS could potentially mitigate probing and jamming attacks.
✉️ Message by Tony Giorgio PM on 26/09/2023:
The sender discusses the concept of decorrelated payments and suggests that the research on Payment Splitting & Switching (PSS) could help with this. PSS allows for route and amount changes without the sender's knowledge, which could mitigate probing and jamming attacks. The sender provides a link to the research write-up for more information.
Follow nostr:npub1j3t00t9hv042ktszhk8xpnchma60x5kz4etemnslrhf9e9wavywqf94gll for full threads
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@ dec2e28f:01746c77
2023-10-18 11:44:13
十月初標誌著將近四年的工作即將完成。Assumeutxo 被 Andrew Chow 合併到了比特幣核心的主分支。這是相當長一段時間以來對於比特幣一個重大非共識性的更新,是對於啟動新節點的用戶將帶來許多有趣的影響。
為了提供有關這項功能的背景資料,我認為提供一點歷史課程將是有用的。當比特幣核心節點首次啟動並開始同步區塊鏈時,實際上不會驗證整個歷史鏈。它可以這樣做,但默認情況下不會,原因是為了節省啟動時的時間和資源。它驗證整套區塊鏈標頭(block header),以確保工作量證明(Proof of Work)是有效的,但實際上不驗證過去非常老的區塊的簽名或其他證人數據(witness data)。軟體的邏輯是對於非常老的區塊,比如五年前的區塊,實際上驗證並運行這些區塊的簽名和其他證人檢查是過度的。如果有人能夠五年前挖掘出一個無效的區塊,花費未經有效簽名的幣,那麼比特幣基本上就已經被破壞了
比特幣軟體(Bitcoin Core)以前會使用預定的編碼的檢查點(checkpoint)來跳過對這些舊區塊的驗證,也就是說,開發人員實際上只需將過去已知有效區塊的區塊雜湊直接包含在驗證代碼中,Bitcoin Core將不對該區塊之前的任何證人數據進行檢查。這是一個非常粗糙的解決方案,而且用戶無法在不實際修改客戶端源代碼的情況下更改這種行為。在2017年,Greg Maxwell引入了"assumevalid"功能來處理這些問題。與源代碼中的硬編碼值不同,"assumevalid"是一個可以在啟動時修改的設置,用戶可以手動傳遞區塊雜湊並決定從哪個區塊開始驗證證人數據。Bitcoin Core仍然在此功能中預定的編碼了一個默認區塊,但關鍵區別在於現在用戶可以輕松覆蓋該值而無需修改源代碼。只需運行"bitcoind –assumevalid=[區塊雜湊/blockhash]",用戶可以自行決定要驗證或不驗證的內容。您可以運行它以"assumevalid=0"來驗證從創始區塊(genesis block)以來的每個區塊
Assumeutxo 帶來了一個處理未花費交易輸出(UTXO)集的非常相似的功能。節點在驗證歷史區塊鏈時所做的一切都是為了構建UTXO集。除非您知道那顆比特幣(utxo)以前是否已被花費,否則您無法確定交易是否有效,而UTXO集是節點建立起來以跟蹤未花費的所有幣的緩存。在過去幾年中,用戶已經開發了許多粗糙的工具,以簡單地跳過並從某個時間點的已知有效UTXO集開始,其中以BTCPay Server最為著名。然而,這些都是非常不雅的處理方式,基本上歸結為複製和粘貼保存UTXO集的文件目錄。現在,這種功能將在Bitcoin Core中得到正式支持。
詹姆斯·奥贝恩(James O'Beirne)所完成的實現已經包含了導入和開始使用UTXO快照(snapshot)的所有邏輯,以及創建UTXO快照的工具。就像"assumevalid"一樣,"assumeutxo"將簡單地接受一個現有的快照文件作為參數,將其加載到用戶的節點中,並從那裡開始運行。這將為節點運營者增加了大量的靈活性,無論是對最終用戶還是企業用戶而言
用戶可以創建當前的UTXO集快照並將其存儲在某個地方;如果他們的節點崩潰或任何數據庫損壞,他們只需取出該UTXO快照,並從該區塊高度(blockheight)重新啟動節點,而不必從創世區塊(genesis block)重新啟動。彼此有互信關係的用戶可以相互幫助從當前區塊高度啟動節點。完全不再需要同步區塊鏈。如果您信任我,我可以給您我節點的當前UTXO集,並在僅僅幾小時的區塊範圍內,您可以很快啟動節點。出於不同原因必須運行多個節點的企業可以更快、更簡單地使用UTXO快照來啟動它們
目前,這還不完全準備好用於下一個Bitcoin Core版本的正式發布,但正如[詹姆斯在Twitter上](https://x.com/jamesob/status/1708993120036110695?s=20)所說,要達到那一點的障礙實際上只需要修改五行代碼。所有Bitcoin Core邏輯和實現都已合併,所需做的只是更改一些標誌,以便使比特幣核心允許用戶在主網運行節點時使用"assumeutxo"。
因此,恭喜詹姆斯成功合併此功能。許多比特幣愛好者都期待著更多彈性和對自己節點的控制
原文:[Shinobi](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/coming-soon-an-easier-way-to-bootstrap-your-bitcoin-nodes-utxo-set
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@ 7fa56f5d:751ac194
2023-10-17 17:29:04
I'm happy to announce a new release of [Habla](https://habla.news).
### What's new
- Moderation tools
You can now mute people, hashtags and words and Habla will not show the events that match your moderation settings. The user can choose if they want to mute stuff publicly or privately.
If you use a nostr extension for logging in it might prompt you for decrypting your mute list because of this change but you can choose not to decrypt it and only public mutes will be used. Check out your [moderation page](https://habla.news/moderation) by clicking on the profile menu and selecting "Moderation".
- Reactions in long form articles and highlights
Articles and highlights will now show reactions when rendering on a feed. This allows you to see the engagement a piece of content has and zap or boost it directly from the feed.
- Featured feed
Due to the amount of low-quality and AI-generated content on the "All" feed Habla will now show a featured feed by default instead. You can still switch to the "All" feed in the feed selector under the "Relays" section.
- NIP-05 verification symbol
In order to make it easier to spot impersonators or issues with your NIP-05 a verification symbol is shown next to avatar for verified nostr addresses. The NIP-05 nostr address is also shown in profiles now.
Bugfix: Invalid nostr addresses will no longer be used for human-readable URLs if they can't be verified client side.
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Happy muting, reading & writing!
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@ 7f5c2b4e:a818d75d
2023-10-17 14:10:14
nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft has done it again, unveiling another mindblowing app. Pablo's [Shipyard](https://shipyard.pub/) lets users schedule posts, create posts queues, manage multiple drafts while juggling Nostr accounts, and much more. It is a powerful Nostr notes management app that is free and open for everyone to utilize and contribute to.
In this guide, I'll walk you through Shipyard's primary features and, hopefully help you bring your interactions with Nostr to the next level.
We'll explore:
- Scheduling posts
- Queues
- Drafts
- Focus Mode
- Multiple accounts
- Configuring relays
- Upcoming features
## Scheduling posts
Starting with the basics, the first feature most users will notice and potentially use extensively is post scheduling. It's straightforward yet potent. Schedule a short Nostr note for any desired time or day.
For instance:
While my aspiration to successfully run nostr:npub1tcalvjvswjh5rwhr3gywmfjzghthexjpddzvlxre9wxfqz4euqys0309hn remains, the manual posting of each event is a deterrent. However, Shipyard enables me to schedule posts about historical Bitcoin events a month in advance, ensuring timely notifications for followers.
To post, schedule, or queue (more on this shortly), click the **Write** button in the top-right corner.
![write](https://i.nostr.build/ywAm.png)
When ready, you can select from various posting options. Here's a basic overview:
![functionality](https://i.nostr.build/j6lV.png)
1. A field for you to compose a note
2. Focus Mode: provides a clean, distraction-free space for you to compose your notes. Hard to overestimate the power of this function. See a screenshot below.
3. Menu to schedule date and time of publication
4. A dropdown menu to choose an action to be executed towards your current note.
![https://i.nostr.build/j6Oq.png](https://i.nostr.build/j6Oq.png)
> Shipyard supports hotkeys, enhancing user experience and streamlining app interactions.
## Queues
Queues are an extremely powerful tool. Queues allow you to bulk-compose posts and have them published at specified time intervals. You can set these intervals to be as long as a week - just specify the amount of hours accordingly.
![cadence](https://i.nostr.build/vZB7.png)
There's an option to schedule a repost too.
![schedule](https://i.nostr.build/9XlX.png)
This feature allows you to either set a desired time for a repost, of add it to one of your queues and have it posted according to the queue's settings.
![queue-repost](https://i.nostr.build/kBLV.png)
## Drafts
Drafts are essential. Shipyard enhances drafts with its core features, offering superior note management capabilities.
![drafts](https://i.nostr.build/Da2v.png)
## Focus Mode
I saved one of my favorite features for last. Focus Mode allows you to ... well, focus. Even if it does not seem crucial, you should still give it a try cause of how cool it looks.
![focus](https://i.nostr.build/rL0w.gif)
## Multiple accounts
By supporting nsecBunker Shipyard lets users log in with multiple accounts and easily switch between them on the go. To add a second account visit the **Settings** menu and navigate to the **Keys** tab.
![keys](https://i.nostr.build/ZBOD.png)
Tick the **Remote Signer** box and enter the Token generated by nsecBunker into the corresponding field. This will allow you to manage multiple accounts without having to log in/out every time.
![accounts](https://i.nostr.build/loJv.png)
A detailed guide on setting up nsecBunker is available [here](https://habla.news/tony/nsecbunker-v2).
## Configure relays
Like many Nostr clients, Shipyard allows relay customization. If unfamiliar, refer to [this relay guide](https://habla.news/tony/relays).
![relays](https://i.nostr.build/XQLz.png)
## Attachements
Shipyard supports [Satellite CDN](https://satellite.earth/cdn), which means you can upload files directly from the app.
> While alternatives like nostr.build and nostrcheck.me exist, unlike Satellite CDN they don't support "non-media" files.
CDN supports various formats like PDF and epub.
> Enjoying Shipyard? Do not forget to support its development!
## Upcoming features
The elephant in the room is NWC. [Nostr Wallet Connect](https://nwc.getalby.com/about) is a favorite among many. NWC's imminent integration into Shipyard suggests future zaps and in-app DVM payments. Probably, much more.
![NWC](https://i.nostr.build/KaA3.png)
Another few options I'll be looking forward to:
- scheduling long-form posts
- scheduling note quotes (reposts with comments)
- optional calendar view for scheduled notes
End of the day, Shipyard could even be beefed up to offer on Nostr what social media managing apps like Social Pilot and Hootsuite are currently doing in the world of traditional, centralized SM. It could provide stats, schedule recurring posts, comments, reply to DMs, manage drafts, all for multiple profiles. nsecBunker integration would bring this to a totally new level, where whole teams would be able to work on a single SM account, while having varying levels of access.
As with pretty much anything built on Nostr, Shipyard's possibilities are immense.
Let fellow nostriches know what you think of this, what would you like to see implemented on Nostr and what enhancements would make Shipyard better. Leave your comment below.
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FOSS FTW
Tony⚡️
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@ 81870f53:29bef6a6
2023-10-17 07:57:47
イタリアのスプレッドが金融シーンに戻ってきた。 過去 5 年間の平均 175 ベーシス ポイントと、イタリアとドイツの金利差はますます拡大し、現在では 200 ベーシス ポイント、つまり 2% の差に達しています。 心配する必要はありますか?
簡単にまとめると、はい、状況は緊張するでしょう。
確かに、イタリア、ギリシャ、さらにはフランスのような国の債務は客観的かつ事実的に持続不可能であり、金利が4.5%や5%であればなおさらです。
それで何が起こるでしょうか?
簡単にするために?
破産または紙幣の印刷。
印刷機に行く前に、彼らはフランスのような罪のない国に最悪の悲惨をもたらすでしょう。
67歳退職や失業手当の削減、民間の健康保険などを求める。
こうしたことすべてが債務総額を変えるわけではない。
しかし、それを国民の「キキを搾り取り」、民営化できるものはすべて民営化するための言い訳と口実としてのみ使用した後、ECBは債務を買い戻し、増税が行われ、さらにはヨーロッパへの税金さえ課されるでしょう。新しい予算上の「組織」の負債に使用される追加の税金を節約してください。
つまり、彼らはニーズと現在の戦略に応じて経済ゲームのルールを変更するでしょう。
中東情勢が悪化して、誰もこの種の政策を推進する時間がなくなってしまわない限り。
すでに手遅れですが、すべてが失われたわけではありません。
準備をしてください!
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@ 9ecbb0e7:06ab7c09
2023-10-17 06:35:46
test de prueba
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@ 28246aee:62b108ad
2023-10-17 03:03:28
This post was originally published on [https://tftc.io](https://tftc.io) by Josh Centers.
[Read original post](https://tftc.io/good-news-and-bad-news-about-transport/)
As you’re probably aware, Hollywood is completely shut down right now because both the writers and actors are on strike.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3aec928a-edda-4f32-9fab-4ec33daf6624_498x247.gif)
But there are a couple more strikes coming up that _will_ affect you if they happen because they’ll shut down a great deal of our supply chain: UPS and Yellow.
![a truck driving down the road in the desert](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1675889335406-21a0d0048ddb?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHx1cHMlMjB0cnVja3xlbnwwfHx8fDE2ODk5NTQ5NjZ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1080 "a truck driving down the road in the desert")
Photo by [Daphne Fecheyr](https://unsplash.com/@daphnefl?ref=tftc.io) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?ref=tftc.io)
Craig Fuller, CEO of Freightwaves, [said](https://twitter.com/FreightAlley/status/1681984711319601153?ref=tftc.io), “A Yellow shutdown (almost certain) and UPS strike would be a catastrophic/unprecedented shock to supply chains. Massive volatility, across all modes.”
If you haven’t heard of Yellow Transportation, they hold about 10% of what’s known as the [less-than-truckload (LTL) business](https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/yellow_ceo_hawkins_says_hes_bullish_on_america_despite_tougher_ltl_environm?ref=tftc.io). Yellow has been [hemorrhaging cash for years](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/business/yellow-trucking-bailout-teamsters.html?ref=tftc.io), and is now on the verge of bankruptcy. On top of that, the Teamsters are close to a strike—as soon as Monday—because Yellow has stopped paying into the pension fund. That has [caused customers to drop Yellow](https://www.wsj.com/articles/trucker-yellow-is-losing-customers-as-teamsters-strike-looms-2c47bcdc?ref=tftc.io), making matters even worse.
> Meanwhile, the Teamsters are also butting heads with UPS, although the situation there looks somewhat more optimistic than Yellow: From [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/07/20/ups-strike-deadline-union-teamsters/?ref=tftc.io):On Wednesday, UPS and the Teamsters, the union representing UPS workers, announced that after a two-week impasse, they had agreed to resume negotiations next week with time running out before the Aug. 1 deadline.While the two sides have resolved most of their issues, with UPS agreeing to install air conditioning in vans and eliminate a lower paid class of workers, they remain at odds over pay and benefits for part-time workers who make up more than half of UPS’s workforce.“I think it’s likely a work stoppage will occur and the key question at this point is how long it will last,” said Alan Amling, a fellow at the University of Tennessee’s Global Supply Chain Institute and a former UPS executive.
And UPS workers are already staging dress rehearsals for a strike:
> As the strike deadline has neared, so-called “practice pickets,” or dress rehearsals for the potential strike, have sprung up outside UPS facilities from Hawaii to New York, with hundreds of Teamsters UPS members in brown work uniforms marching and chanting: “What do we want? Contract!”
All of this really hinges on what UPS and the Teamsters decide on in this week’s upcoming contract negotiations. While the industry is well-prepared for Yellow’s downfall, it’s [not prepared for a shutdown of Yellow and UPS at the same time](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-state-of-freight-5-takeaways-on-yellows-fate-and-a-ups-strike?ref=tftc.io):
> His projection of how a UPS strike would play out foresees that LTL carriers would be “flooded with freight opportunities.” Volume also would “show up” at FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service and parts of the DHL network. But the problem is that “they simply aren’t going to have the capacity” to handle the freight moving out of the UPS network.
**Bottom line: if you have anything sitting in your online shopping carts, now would be a good time to buy it.**
And if you’re a trucker or mechanic in the business, Freight Waves has advice on [how to prepare your shipping company going bankrupt](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-to-do-when-your-carrier-goes-bankrupt?ref=tftc.io). If you work for Yellow, take your tools home now!
Article was originally from [unprepared.life](https://www.unprepared.life/p/a-looming-catastrophic-shock-to-supply?ref=tftc.io)
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@ 28246aee:62b108ad
2023-10-17 02:05:52
This post was originally published on [https://tftc.io](https://tftc.io) by MacroJack.
[Read original post](https://tftc.io/the-monetary-tsunami-is-coming/)
Traditional finance teaches the importance of diversification of an investment portfolio. The goal is to construct a portfolio that reflects the individual's risk appetite and investment objectives and select investments that will maximize their risk-adjusted return. Despite understanding the notion of diversification from my undergraduate education and TradFi experience, which can be summarized as "don't put all your eggs in one basket," I've done the opposite. Why is that?
Each year since my initial touch point with bitcoin in 2017, my conviction and position in the asset has grown. It's become more than an investment to me, but for this essay, I’ll focus strictly on the investment case and why I've put all my eggs in one basket (well, not all, but most).
Of course, I don't recommend that anyone reading this do the same unless it makes sense for you. Each individual has to manage their finances according to their needs and life goals. I am 27, my risk appetite high, my time horizon long.
The main reason why I've decided to ignore ["Modern Portfolio Theory"](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/modernportfoliotheory.asp?ref=tftc.io#:~:text=A%20key%20component%20of%20the,their%20individual%20tolerance%20to%20risk.) is because my analysis of the macroeconomic landscape has led me to construct a thesis that every investment at this stage of an empire/long-term debt cycle is all one trade. Harry Markowitz, the pioneer of the MPT, which has been used since the 1950s, did not construct a framework for preserving and growing wealth at the end of a long-term debt cycle. And that's where we (the world) are at today.
As cited in previous articles and frequently on Finance Twitter (FinTwit):
> Since 1800, 51 out of 52 countries with gross government debt greater than 130% have defaulted, either through restructuring, devaluation, high inflation or outright default. - Hirschmann Capital
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I’ve written exhaustively in other pieces, such as [“Central Bank Credibility: The Next Bubble to Burst](https://fiatcave.substack.com/p/central-bank-credibility-the-next?ref=tftc.io)” and [“Bondholders Beware!”](https://fiatcave.substack.com/p/bondholders-beware?ref=tftc.io) about my views of the macro landscape and why I’ve concluded that governments globally are running Ponzi Schemes. These governments are now faced with an election: continue the scheme or collapse the entire house of cards
Fundamental analysis of equity cash flows and the idea of a risk-free rate go out the window when the issuing entity of the risk-free rate is insolvent, and all assets, including equities, act as a harder form of money to protect purchasing power against the inevitable debasement of the currency. MPT had its day. Now the goal for investors should be understanding larger cycles at play and studying the history of other empires that have debauched their currencies, such as Rome.
That’s where most investors and savers get it wrong. No fault of their own. They grew up during a time when MPT was a sound framework to follow. The other issue I’ve found with Wall Street and Traditional Finance is that investment horizons are often focused on quarters or years, not decades or centuries. TradFi asset managers want to beat their benchmark for a quarter or year; that’s why people invest in their mutual fund or hedge fund. But, when one tide pulls all ships, it’s vital to understand the gravity of said tide and how to allocate capital.
The tide that I'm referring to is money printing. The monetary and fiscal policies of bodies such as the Federal Reserve and the US Government are steering the ships of equities, fixed income, real estate, real assets, cryptocurrencies, and bitcoin. I believe this dynamic began in earnest in 1971 with the abandonment of the gold standard, at which time the USG defaulted on its obligation to peg its spending and currency to gold.
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The impact of monetary and fiscal policy on asset class performance accelerated post-2008 Financial Crisis when the Fed, effectively the world's central bank, set the precedent of zero interest rate policy (ZIRP) and began asset purchase programs such as Quantitative Easing (QE). The manipulation of interest rates to 0% and the Fed’s creation of money from nothing to purchase assets has distorted the reality of financial markets. While these were intended to be “emergency measures,” the policies remained in place far longer than most expected and essentially became standard policies for central banks and governments.
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Interest rates are a crucial pricing mechanism for all asset classes. The decision by central planners to hold interest rates artificially low at 0% for over a decade has created an “everything bubble” and simultaneously allowed governments to stockpile massive amounts of debts at a low-interest expense.
Now it’s 2023, fifteen years following the Great Financial Crisis. While last year the Fed reversed their easy money policy by hiking rates at the fastest rate in history, the reality is that the financial system is a house of cards priced on the aforementioned easy monetary policies (ZIRP and QE) and now, with Debt-to-GDP at 130% the only option is to continue on the path of money printing or face Great Depression II.
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That’s why studying history and understanding human behavior, incentives, and interests is important. As President George Washington stated, "The only permanent interest is self-interest." It's in the self-interest of politicians and bureaucrats to keep the easy money flowing to avoid collapse during their time in office.
The tide is becoming stronger. In 2008 when the TARP bill was announced, a $750 billion bailout package was astronomically high. Yet, in 2020 and 2021, the United States created over $6 TRILLION of new money to stave off a financial crisis.
Well, guess what? The tide on the horizon is a tsunami. A monetary tsunami is coming. We don’t know when, but it’s inevitable. It’s the nature of the tide of a debt-based monetary system that must continue to issue more and more debts (currencies) to avoid a default. A decade from now, the $6 TRILLION will be overshadowed by the 10s of trillions that will be needed to keep the fiat ship afloat.
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Think of all asset classes as ships. Some are more resilient and prepared to weather the tsunami than others. Some, such as bonds, are structurally unsound for the storm of exponential debt issuance and currency debasement. Equities and real assets such as real estate, precious metals, and farmland can serve as a vessel to protect wealth through the storm, but bitcoin is the most pristine ship, built for the tsunami.
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Bitcoin’s native monetary properties, such as the 21 million hard cap and its increasing scarcity, which
[Jesse Myers](https://open.substack.com/users/12795735-jesse-myers?utm_source=mentions) has written so eloquently in his piece [“Bitcoin’s Value Appreciation Engine: Increasing Scarcity](https://www.onceinaspecies.com/p/bitcoin-will-5x-in-the-next-3-years?ref=tftc.io)” will protect and grow wealth despite the rough seas. Every four years, the amount of bitcoin issued gets cut in half, commonly referred to as the “halving.” While all fiat currencies and debts must be destroyed in terms of purchasing power as time passes, bitcoin’s scarcity is increasing, acting as a vehicle to grow wealth.
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Source - Jesse Myers referenced above.
We’re in the early stages of investors understanding the circumstances on the horizon. Bitcoin is a $500 billion asset class in a fleet of $900 trillion of global asset value, but as other captains understand the need to weather the storm, capital will shift rapidly to the lifeboat. When asset performance is steered by monetary and fiscal policy, which must continue the course of easy money, hard money (meaning hard to make more of) protects and grows purchasing power during times of inflation.
_Originally published on [_"The Fiat Cave"_](https://www.fiatcave.com/?ref=tftc.io)._
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2023-10-17 02:05:33
This post was originally published on [https://tftc.io](https://tftc.io) by MacroJack.
[Read original post](https://tftc.io/2024-bull-fuel/)
So you thought bitcoin was dead? At the time of this writing, one bitcoin is down -62% from its all-time high of $69,044. We’re at the point in the bitcoin cycle when you bring it up to someone, and their reaction is, “_That bitcoin thing is still around?”_ or “_That’s a scam,”_ or “_I thought that SBF guy blew up bitcoin.”_
But I have bad news for the bears. I’ve got some bull fuel today for my readers.
Bitcoin is far from dead. It’s more alive than it’s ever been.
Now is an excellent time to consider making an initial bitcoin allocation or increasing your position. The only wrong allocation to bitcoin is 0%.
Now let’s get into **_five_** reasons why I’m bullish.
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#### #1 The Halving is Coming
Bitcoin derives its value from its scarcity. I’m not the first person to tell you that bitcoin’s supply is hard-capped at 21 million, and I won’t be the last.
A scarce digital currency outside the control of any government, central bank, or individual stands in stark contrast to fiat currencies, which are manipulated to benefit their issuers and are infinite in supply. Bitcoin’s absolute scarcity is the primary reason it is being globally adopted as a store of value. Bitcoin’s predecessor, gold, has been used for thousands of years as a premier store of value due to its scarcity.
But 21 million is not the only consideration regarding bitcoin’s scarcity.
Bitcoin exhibits **_increasing scarcity_** due to a phenomenon called the **_“halving.”_**
If you’ve been following bitcoin for a while, this is old news, but it’s a critical component of the bitcoin protocol to understand for the newer entrants to the space.
The halving is an event that takes place every **_four_** years. The reward for bitcoin miners is cut in half, or put another way, the **_inflation rate of bitcoin is halved._**
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[Source](https://substack.com/@jessemyers?ref=tftc.io) - Jesse Myers
At this time, approximately **_19.5_** million of the **_21_** million bitcoin have been mined (issued) already. Every 10 minutes, when a new block is mined, the miner who wins the block is awarded a **_6.25 bitcoin_** block subsidy. The next halving is anticipated in **_April 2024_** - the block subsidy will be halved from **_6.25 bitcoin_** to **_3.125 bitcoin._**
The halving **_increases the scarcity_** of bitcoin through a decrease in the inflation rate.
I’d recommend [Jesse Myers](https://substack.com/@jessemyers?ref=tftc.io)’ excellent article [“Increasing Scarcity: Bitcoin’s Value Appreciation Engine](https://www.onceinaspecies.com/p/bitcoin-will-5x-in-the-next-3-years?ref=tftc.io)” for a deep dive into the subject. Since bitcoin’s inception in 2009, there have been three halving events: 2012, 2016, and 2020. A halving on the horizon in 2024 is bullish for the price of bitcoin. It’s been one of the primary, if not **_the_** primary, driver of price appreciation, and the reason why bitcoin’s price follows four-year cycles.
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[Source - Jesse Myers](https://www.onceinaspecies.com/?ref=tftc.io)
Bitcoin’s scarcity is set to increase next year, coinciding with an anticipated increase in demand for the asset for several reasons (_keep reading to find out why)._
Prices for bitcoin or any good are set at the margin, where supply meets demand, and if we know supply is decreasing, and demand is increasing, the price increases.
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#### #2 The Digital Gold Rush
It’s been almost 200 years since the California Gold Rush. In this monumental event, people traveled from across the United States and even from overseas in search of the shiny yellow metal. It was a rare opportunity to create generational wealth.
Unless you were alive in the 1840s (I personally don’t know anyone who was), you missed that opportunity for life-changing wealth - tough luck.
But do not fret! The good news is that the **_Digital Gold Rush_** is here.
In July, I published one of my better pieces to date, “The International Digital Gold (Bitcoin) Rush,” highlighting parallels between the CA Gold Rush and events currently transpiring in the bitcoin industry. I’d encourage you to read the full article.
[The International Digital Gold (Bitcoin) Rush](https://www.fiatcave.com/p/the-international-digital-gold-bitcoin?ref=tftc.io)[MACROJACK](https://substack.com/profile/97053873-macrojack?ref=tftc.io)·JUL 9
![The International Digital Gold (Bitcoin) Rush ](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_280,h_280,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep,g_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe04a0928-1353-45df-ad70-14f776c68a83_1434x1100.png)
[A Brief History on the California Gold Rush The California Gold Rush began on January 24, 1848, when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, CA. The news of the discovery spread rapidly, and people worldwide migrated to CA in search of the shiny yellow metal.](https://www.fiatcave.com/p/the-international-digital-gold-bitcoin?ref=tftc.io)[Read full story](https://www.fiatcave.com/p/the-international-digital-gold-bitcoin?ref=tftc.io)
But I understand if you don’t, I won’t take it personally. We are all busy people…
To summarize, _the **Digital Gold Rush**_ is the institutional adoption led by Wall Street that’s coming for bitcoin very soon.
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Wall Street sentiment shifted dramatically this summer, notably as BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, filed for a spot bitcoin ETF. Several Wall Street institutions followed suit (_the suits are coming!)_ with their own filings.
It was only in 2017 that Larry Fink said, "_Bitcoin just shows you how much demand for money laundering there is in the world."_
Fink really missed the mark at that time, and his mistake resulted in BlackRock clients missing the opportunity to get into bitcoin at prices much lower than today's.
2017 was when I was introduced to bitcoin, and it began to captivate my attention. And I can assure you, my readers, that I was not laundering money (_or was I? No, I wasn't)._
Now in 2023, Fink is all over mainstream finance media outlets such as Fox Business and CNBC, praising the merits of bitcoin as an international store of value to protect wealth against onerous government decisions and currency debasement.
While it's clear that Fink doesn't entirely understand bitcoin (_he stumbles his way through interviews when talking about bitcoin)_, does that really matter?
The signal here is that BlackRock has pressure from clients to roll out a bitcoin product, and if they fail to deliver said product, then others will, meaning BlackRock loses out on that AUM. It's important to note that BlackRock doesn't file an ETF if they don't have a high degree of confidence in its approval. BlackRock has received **_575 of 576_** ETF approvals in their firm's history.
Since I published the original piece, a federal court ruled that the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) must review its rejection of Grayscale's attempt to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. The court ruled the SEC had treated Grayscale's application differently from other similar products without providing a proper explanation, making the denial "arbitrary and capricious."
The court did not direct immediate approval but required the SEC to review the application again, [reports Coin Desk.](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/08/29/sec-must-review-grayscales-etf-bid-appeals-court-rules/?ref=tftc.io)
It's clear that we're getting closer to the **_Digital Gold Rush_**, and similar to the CA Gold Rush, which was initially met with skepticism, the shift in Wall Street sentiment and the coming adoption of bitcoin is the social proof needed to push the asset class into the traditional finance ecosystem.
#### #3 The Return of Easy Money
The Federal Reserve has fought **heroically** against inflation since March 2022.
Wait… Please don’t unsubscribe. That was a joke. Of course, the Federal Reserve and the Government are the exact reason we are in this mess to begin with… I digress.
A significant tailwind for bitcoin’s next cycle is **the return of easy money** - Zero Interest Rate Policy and Quantitative Easing - a continuation of nearly a fifteen-year trend following the Great Financial Crisis.
The period of easy money culminated in 2020 and 2021, with the Fed and US Government blasting the global economy with **trillions of dollars** and **dropping rates to 0%**.
This resulted in a nearly double-digit Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Do I need to state the obvious? I’ll do it anyway. CPI is a manufactured and doctored metric that understates inflation to the benefit of the government. I heard someone call it the **“Changing Propaganda Index”** once, and that truly is the best descriptor.
The academic and bureaucratic classes were shocked to see inflation materialize in a big way - **the highest inflation reading since the 1970s**. No one seemed to understand that creating trillions of dollars would result in substantially higher prices.
After calling inflation **transitory** for months, the Fed quickly changed their tune and embarked on the fastest rate hike cycle starting March 2022. Inflation was once again in the mainstream American vocabulary for the first time in decades, and the Fed had to hike rates to maintain any remaining amount of credibility.
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Federal Funds Rate is now at 5.5%, but this chart does the best job of illustrating the magnitude of rate hikes. [Source](https://www.visualcapitalist.com/interest-rate-hikes-1988-2023/?ref=tftc.io)
Although the latest CPI reading of 3.7% remains above their official and arbitrary target of 2% - we are nearing the end of the tightening cycle. The propaganda machines once again commend the Fed for their brave action to hike rates and reduce the Changing Propaganda Index.
As the unproductive class and their mainstream media puppets applaud themselves for their ability to reduce inflation, the rate hikes have brought another issue into the spotlight - the US Government is **insolvent.**
Since the last Bitcoin cycle, the US Government’s fiscal position has deteriorated significantly. Right before the previous Bitcoin halving in May 2020, the Federal Debt was **$23 trillion.**
Drumroll please…. in September 2023, the Federal Debt is now at **$32.9 trillion.**
In three years the US Government added **$10 trillion** of national debt. The previous **$10 trillion** took a decade to add - from Q1 2010 to Q1 2020.
Government debt issuance is accelerating, and there’s no end in sight. The deterioration of the balance sheet jeopardizes the US Treasury as a global store of value and will force investors to find a new way to preserve wealth.
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[Source](https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58946?ref=tftc.io) - The Congressional Budget Office.
Unfortunately, for the unproductive class, rate hikes to quell inflation have severely damaged the health of the US balance sheet (not that it was good to begin with).
Why is that? Well, because the US Government is a Ponzi Scheme. It can only pay its obligations (debts) by issuing more obligations (debts).
As debt matures and the US Government is obligated to pay the principal on the debt, they issue new debt, and with the Federal Funds Rate at 5.5% (compared to 0% for a decade), that results in higher interest expense on new debt issuance.
Interest payments alone are expected to rise from approximately $500 billion in FY 2022 to $1.4 trillion in FY 2032. And that’s with conservative estimates.
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[Source](https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/A091RC1Q027SBEA?ref=tftc.io#)
To further highlight the mounting interest expense, let’s look at a recent chart from Apollo Asset Management, which states that **$7.6 trillion** of interest-bearing public debt is coming due in the next year - so **$7.6 trillion** rolled over at 5.5%? Oh boy.
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Remember the Debt Ceiling debate in the spring? Federal Debt was capped at **$31.4 trillion** at that time. In a few months, **$1.5 trillion** was added to the federal debt, and the US Treasury expects another **[**~ $1.5 trillion**](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1662?ref=tftc.io#ftn4)** before the EOY.
Not only are the US Government’s expenses rising dramatically, but their revenues (taxes) are declining precipitously. The result of increased expenses and decreasing revenues is a larger deficit. If the money to pay their obligations does not come from direct taxation, it will come from indirect taxation (inflation).
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So how will the horrid health of the US balance sheet be resolved?
It won’t. Policymakers have backed themselves into a corner, leaving the only feasible option to be **a return to easy money.** The June debt ceiling deal suspended the borrowing limit until **Jan 1. 2025.** And we all know the “ceiling” will be raised and the limit suspended once again at that point.
My base case is that the Fed will begin to lower interest rates and resume easy money policies such as QE in 2024, coinciding with the Bitcoin halving anticipated in **April 2024.** Because that’s all they can do.
At least lowering interest rates will reduce the interest expense on rolled-over debt. Still, it will do nothing to fix the exponentially growing debt burden that can only be financed by money printing. The Debt Spiral is here and investors can no longer ignore the precarious situation and its implications on their portfolios.
In the coming cycle, we will see a fall from grace for the US Treasury as the preferred safe haven for individual investors and institutions. A search is underway for a new store of value that’s accessible to all - **bitcoin.**
The timing couldn’t be better. Bitcoin’s increasing scarcity will starkly contrast with the excess of the US Dollar, printed into oblivion to bail out the insolvent US Gov.
At this stage in the debt cycle, Government bonds are Ponzi schemes. And more people will realize this in 2024 as it becomes increasingly apparent that the only action the Fed and US Government can take is debasing the dollar.
#### 4 A Massive Generational Wealth Transfer
If you’re a boomer reading this, congratulations. Your generation has amassed an unfathomable amount of money and assets, and I hope that includes you.
![The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Is Here, With Familiar (Rich) Winners - The New York Times](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc7d28779-65c9-408d-bd0e-e9e8991b85db_3000x1690.png "The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Is Here, With Familiar (Rich) Winners - The New York Times")
Boomers are estimated to own $78 trillion in assets, but how did they end up with this colossal amount of wealth? There are many reasons, but here are a few key ones:
* Economic boom following World War II
* Low Housing Prices When Entering the Workforce
* A 40-Year Bull Market for Financial Assets
The Baby Boomer generation was born between 1946 and 1964 during the birth rate spike following the end of World War II.
They came into adulthood during and after the inflation of the 1970s. To combat the roaring inflation, Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker hiked rates to an unthinkable 20% in 1980. Chairman Volcker may have yet to learn that his monetary policy decision would also be the foundation from which the Boomer generation would accumulate levels of wealth never seen before.
The Federal Funds Rate was subsequently lowered by Fed Chairmans over the decades from the zenith of 20% in 1980 to 0% in 2008. From the Great Financial Crisis until 2021, Zero Interest Rate Policy (ZIRP) and Quantitative Easing (QE) reigned supreme.
The secular trend of declining interest rates over forty years paired with money printing (QE) served the Boomers well. Their homes, real assets, brokerage accounts, and retirement accounts grew tremendously.
This is because most asset classes have an inverse relationship with interest rates:
* Rates down, home values up → All else equal, a lower interest rate allows someone to purchase a more expensive home.
* Rates down, equities up → Equities are valued on future cash flows discounted to the present. When the discount rate (interest rate) declines, future cash flows are worth more, thus making the company more valuable.
* Rates down, bonds up → Most bonds have fixed coupons. When rates decline, a bond with a higher coupon than the market rate will increase in value.
There's no doubt in my mind that my Boomer subscribers are sharp people. I mean, cmon, you're reading "The Fiat Cave." How could you not be?
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However, the generation's wealth can largely be attributed to being in the right place at the right time - if someone had a good job and put their excess cash flows into assets over the past forty years, they did well. Nothing wrong with that.
So, Boomers, I commend you. You've got a nice nest egg. $78 trillion is nothing to sneeze at; however, the youngest of you are entering your 60s, and the oldest are entering your 80s. I know that many of you are planning to pass down your share of that $78 trillion (Right Dad?) - which by the way, is the largest generational wealth transfer ever ([source](https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/22/how-to-prepare-your-heirs-for-the-68-trillion-great-wealth-transfer.html?ref=tftc.io)). This massive transfer of wealth will prove to be a secular tailwind for bitcoin.
Although Boomers largely have dismissed or ignored bitcoin, it's likely that their children have already purchased it or are at least curious. In fact, 94% of crypto buyers are Generation Z or Millennials, while only 1% are Boomers ([source](https://www.stilt.com/blog/2021/03/vast-majority-crypto-buyers-millennials-gen-z/?ref=tftc.io#:~:text=Buyers%20in%20the%20Gen%20Z,Boomer%20buyers%20by%2014.3x.)). According to a Bank of America [study](https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/press-releases/2022/10/bank-of-america-private-bank-study-finds-younger-investors-turni.html?ref=tftc.io), 75% of investors between the ages of 21 and 42 are looking beyond stocks and bonds, and 47% already own cryptocurrency.
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Crypto buyers by generation - [source](https://www.stilt.com/blog/2021/03/vast-majority-crypto-buyers-millennials-gen-z/?ref=tftc.io#:~:text=Buyers%20in%20the%20Gen%20Z,Boomer%20buyers%20by%2014.3x.)
Additional findings of the report are bullish for bitcoin:
* Gen Z buyers outnumber Gen X buyers by 3.5x and Boomer buyers by 14.3x.
* Millennial buyers outnumber Gen X buyers by 15.5x and Boomer buyers by 62.9x.
In the next decade, there will be tens of trillions passed down from Boomers to Millennials and Gen Z. And where’s a lot of that money going? You guessed it, bitcoin.
The $78 trillion of wealth passed from old to the young over the coming years will result in unfathomable demand for the world’s scarcest asset. As Millennials outnumber Boomers buyers of crypto by 63x, it’s safe to say we’ve only seen a fraction of flows into the nascent asset class.
#### #5 Fair Value Accounting is Coming to Bitcoin
“Fair value accounting is coming to bitcoin. This upgrade to FASB accounting rules eliminates a major impediment to corporate adoption of BTC as a treasury asset.”
\- Michael Saylor, September 6th, 2023
“Three massive catalysts that cause an acceleration of bitcoin adoption - those three things don’t take us to $500,000 a coin, they take us to $5,000,000.
1. Spot ETF approval (aka [Digital Gold Rush](https://www.fiatcave.com/p/the-international-digital-gold-bitcoin?ref=tftc.io))(coming).
2. Banks custody and lend against Bitcoin as collateral (here in part).
3. Fair value accounting rules from FASB (here).”
\- Michael Saylor, November 10th, 2021
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0fcac6bd-bc36-4624-b53d-f27dfbb8c196_4785x2692.jpeg)
Long awaited, fair value accounting is coming to bitcoin. Bloomberg Law [reports](https://www.bloomberglaw.com/bloomberglawnews/financial-accounting/XCBA2NNS000000?bna_news_filter=financial-accounting&ref=tftc.io#jcite):
> Under new rules expected to be published by year end, companies that hold or invest in cryptocurrency will be required to report their holdings at fair value, **a measurement that aims to capture the most up-to-date value of an asset**—**including rebounds in value after prices dip**. While the new standard will inject volatility into the earnings of companies that are heavily invested in crypto, the ability to record recoveries will be an improvement over the current practice, companies and accountants have told the Financial Accounting Standards Board for months.
So what does this mean for corporate treasuries and bitcoin adoption?
FASB guidance to date has categorized bitcoin as "indefinite-lived intangible assets." The implication for corporate treasuries is that if they acquire bitcoin on their balance sheet when bitcoin trades down, they mark the value of the bitcoin down; however, when it goes up, they cannot show a gain, which means that corporations cannot recognize the current price of bitcoin on their balance sheets.
Not only that, but the gain or loss of an intangible asset, such as bitcoin, is netted against the company's operating profits. So a company, such as MicroStrategy, could have a quarterly operating profit but, due to losses on bitcoin, would show negative operating income. A lack of segregation between a company's operating P/L and an asset such as bitcoin's performance can severely obfuscate the financial picture.
Michael Saylor has not let the" intangible" treatment of bitcoin prevent MicroStrategy from purchasing 153,800 bitcoin over the past three years. Nonetheless, he described the intangible asset treatment of bitcoin to be "toxic for the balance sheet" in an interview with [The Bitcoin Layer](https://open.substack.com/pub/thebitcoinlayer?ref=tftc.io) for these aforementioned reasons.
The reality is that CEOs/CFOs have enough going on. They get paid to make sound business decisions and be conservative with the corporate treasury - they don't want to touch a "toxic" asset.
But that is soon to change. With fair value accounting, bitcoin will be treated as a financial asset on a balance sheet. This means companies will recognize unrealized losses and gains in earnings reports.
"Significance of fair value accounting coming to bitcoin is that it makes the asset non-toxic for a company that uses GAAP accounting to hold, and it also makes the performance of bitcoin transparent." - Michael Saylor, [The Bitcoin Layer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTiRf1NDEr8&ref=tftc.io)
**What are the implications of this change for the next bitcoin cycle?**
Nothing to see here, just another bullish development for bitcoin adoption coinciding with the upcoming halving in April 2024.
Fair value accounting treatment will be mandatory for all public reporting companies in December 2024. And sometime between the beginning of 2024 and December 2024, it will be optional for companies to adopt fair value.
Widespread corporate adoption of bitcoin will not happen all at once, but fair value accounting treatment paves the way for public companies to adopt bitcoin in a clean, transparent, and optimal way. Allowing companies such as MicroStrategy to report gains on their bitcoin holdings will pique the interest of other CEOs/CFOs of publicly traded companies.
Here’s a fun thought experiment from
[Jesse Myers](https://open.substack.com/users/12795735-jesse-myers?utm_source=mentions)’s latest piece [“Why the FASB accounting guidance is very bullish for Bitcoin"](https://www.onceinaspecies.com/p/why-the-fasb-accounting-guidance?ref=tftc.io)
> Here’s where it gets crazy. Let’s say that the 2024 Bitcoin halving catalyzes a 2024-25 bull market, as I continue to expect will happen. If the price soars to ~$150k/Bitcoin (which I think is very possible), that would mean a ~6x in the value of MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings.With the new accounting standards, MicroStrategy would mark-up the value of their holdings accordingly each quarter. With ~$4B in Bitcoin holdings today, this could mean recording an average mark-up of $4B for five quarters in a row.Depending on the timing of the bull market, this could mean MicroStrategy reporting an outrageous string of quarterly profits. MicroStrategy has a ~$5B market cap today. In this scenario, they could deliver ~8 quarters in a row of profits in the billions. There’s no way around it, that becomes a big story. The financial media loves a splashy narrative, and MicroStrategy’s winning ways would be a magnet for attention. Everyone loves a winner, and everyone wants to copy winners.
Jesse, excellent and thoughtful analysis as always - thanks for the bull fuel! And I’ll add to your bullishness —
As the dollar and all fiat currencies continue to devalue at an accelerating rate, corporations must find a better way to protect their capital.
As Saylor stated in the
[The Bitcoin Layer](https://open.substack.com/pub/thebitcoinlayer?ref=tftc.io) interview, corporate treasury strategies focus on liquid, fungible, low-risk assets, primarily the dollar. However, due to the 7% annualized money supply growth over the past 100 years, corporations have sought out sovereign debt, particularly US Treasuries, to offset some of the inflation.
But what better way to hedge the debasement of the dollar than bitcoin?
I suspect that as more corporate executives learn of bitcoin's absolute scarcity (21 million units) and increasing scarcity (halving), they'll be compelled to defend their balance sheets against the debasement of the dollar and sovereign debt with this digitally scarce commodity.
* * *
That concludes the “2024 Bull Fuel: Bitcoin's Next Cycle” Series. To summarize, here are the five reasons I am tremendously bullish on bitcoin:
1. The Halving is Coming
2. The Digital Gold Rush
3. The Return of Easy Money
4. A Massive Generational Wealth Transfer
5. Fair Value Accounting is Coming to Bitcoin
_Originally published on [_"The Fiat Cave"_](https://www.fiatcave.com/?ref=tftc.io)._
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@ fc8cdfb4:9cacf88d
2023-10-16 20:15:22
>And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
~ Luke 4:24
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# Land of the Me
These days, telling the truth in America is an unprofitable, even entirely thankless, business. A jarringly freakish feature of the wayward western project's waning hour, as, not too very long ago, 'round your ~~ceaselessly agitated spinning spheres celestial neoplatonic constr~~ world, the assorted peoples of the earth used to like to think of your fathers' nation as the land of free speech. Many still do - imagine that.
But this is *not* what your country is anymore, *manchild*. It ain't your father's joint anymore as he is in the clink for misgendering. Now, to the absolute detriment of all that was once good and worthwhile, the nation is *yours* (and your mom's). Being, as it is, such a sharply focused reflection of your atrophied internal life, it manifests thusly:
![image](https://media.radaronline.com/brand-img/ix6AowYBc/0x0/1-1685291569929.jpg)
>And God wept I think is the next line...
~Bill Hicks
Speak (or write) the truth in any venue of American "society" from the home to the job to the party to the *[church](https://vdare.com/articles/religious-charities-aid-the-illegal-invasion-it-s-time-to-strip-them-of-government-funds)* and you'll most likely find yourself isolated faster than your children's inheritance is being replaced by recent implant and future Nobel laureate Shaka Kabaka and her enneadic brood of n'er-do-wells.
Ironically, its *that* issue right there, immigration, that so definitively highlights the absolute evil that this mums-the-word lifestyle hides under the surface. Even when your *daughter's* inheritence, nay, her veritable [life itself](https://www.unz.com/estriker/interracial-murder-is-reaching-record-highs-but-courts-keep-failing-to-convict/), is on the line; when her future is being invaded to the tune of [*eleven* Orlandos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EvQNpGY89o) a year, by foreign young men, I still hear not a peep from you. Not. One. [Note](https://usenostr.org/).
Let's add a visual in here to assist those of you who wish to grok the scale of the problem:
![image](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdddb18c8-3e8e-41c6-98f6-81790265a0c6_1061x807.png)
There ya go. The destinations and agencies facilitating.
If you want to take some action, here is a clickable map that gets you the state-by-state breakdown of agencies operating in your area, with contact information:
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/map/find-resources-and-contacts-your-state
So, there ya go. Make of it what you will, or just settle for your grave being spat upon.
# Home of the Bondslave
You did it to yourself. You abandoned the tribal laws and agrarian ways of your forebears for the ~convenience~ servitude of the modern atheist cosmopolitan industrial ant colonies and now you are paying the price. The funny thing is that you think, even after I have laid bare your cowardly, Moloch worshipping-type existence, that I need to gently coax you to the truth with all sorts of unearned diplomacy and other concessional pretentiousness. Again, proving you are exactly the type who *does not* deserve such.
You have simply been harshly rebuked. Repent or don't - it's your eternity. But my loyalty, to be clear, is to the coming generations you spineless brown-nosing twat. See, I don't care if you are offended, like a teenaged american girl, by my uncouth tongue that you idiotically interpret as "violence" or "hate", because in my mind, and in the words of Zach De La Rocha, "Silence can be violence sorta like a slit wrist." Or a farm-raping... So you can take your butthurt infantilism and go straight to hell.
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And you fancy making my harshness your enemy ???
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# The Crowned and Conquering Child
Early on, in the period after getting ripped out of the matrix as a young man, during which I was gaining quite a bit of experience in speaking forthrightly and honestly to "grown-ups" from, say, the ages of 18-64, I learned pretty quickly that nearly all adults' psychospiritual complexes were already calcified into anti-intellectual aspiritual weapons of the regime. Most couldn't even entertain the possibility that their worldview was destructive and [subhuman](http://worldwisdom.com/public/viewpdf/default.aspx?article-title=A_Material_Civilization_by_Rene_Guenon.pdf), let alone begin to formulate options or solutions. They also appeared to have borderline violent allergic-type reactions to *anything* that veered toward the poetic. Go figure.
It was during a frustrating conversation in that period when a mental image of the old "46 inches and above to ride" measuring rulers at the amusement parks and fairs entered my mind. But my version read "46 inches and under to ride". In that moment I realized my innate committment to the coming generations over your lost and wandering ass. And though I continued to make attempts to wake adults up or establish honest frames for communication, I knew way back then that there was real truth to my bastardization of the old carnival rules. Above 46" and you are pretty much set in your ways, barring an NDE or other ego-dissolving experiences such as those that occur in *yet another* important yet taboo area: the world of [psychedelic medicine](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/196571).
So there you are Mr. Manchild. The reasons I became a teacher over wasting my time thinking that you are rational or capable of empathy for even your own children. Stay butthurt bitch - and burn in hell.
If you need TLDR to share, here is my approach summed up in two minutes:
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Fuck you.
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@ 4bc94b2e:b2634504
2023-10-16 15:14:47
Introduction:
Civic education serves as the cornerstone of informed and engaged citizenship, providing individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to participate actively in democratic societies. In a world marked by diverse perspectives and complex challenges, civic education plays a crucial role in shaping responsible and informed citizens. This article explores the significance of civic education, its key components, and the impact it has on the well-being of societies.
Defining Civic Education:
Civic education, also known as civics or citizenship education, is an educational process that imparts knowledge about the rights, responsibilities, and workings of citizenship. It goes beyond merely transmitting facts and figures, aiming to foster critical thinking, civic skills, and a sense of civic duty among individuals.
Key Components of Civic Education:
1. **Understanding Government and Political Processes:**
Civic education equips individuals with knowledge about the structures and functions of government, electoral processes, and the principles of democracy. This includes understanding the roles of branches of government, the rule of law, and the importance of civic participation.
2. **Promoting Critical Thinking and Media Literacy:**
Civic education emphasizes critical thinking skills, encouraging individuals to analyze information critically, discern bias, and make informed decisions. Media literacy is also integral, helping citizens navigate the information landscape in an era of digital communication.
3. **Teaching Rights and Responsibilities:**
Citizens need to be aware of their rights and responsibilities within a society. Civic education covers fundamental human rights, the rights of citizens, and the responsibilities that come with being part of a democratic community.
4. **Encouraging Civic Participation:**
Civic education aims to inspire active participation in civic life. This includes involvement in community activities, voting, volunteering, and engaging in public discourse. It instills a sense of agency and empowerment among citizens.
5. **Fostering Social and Global Awareness:**
Civic education goes beyond national borders, promoting an understanding of global issues and interdependence. It encourages empathy, cultural awareness, and a sense of responsibility toward global challenges, such as climate change and human rights.
Importance of Civic Education:
1. **Strengthening Democracy:**
Informed citizens are the bedrock of a robust democracy. Civic education cultivates a citizenry capable of making informed decisions, holding leaders accountable, and actively participating in democratic processes.
2. **Building Social Cohesion:**
Civic education fosters a sense of belonging and shared identity. It helps break down barriers, promotes understanding among diverse communities, and builds social cohesion by emphasizing common values and goals.
3. **Preventing Authoritarianism and Extremism:**
An informed and engaged citizenry is less susceptible to authoritarianism and extremism. Civic education equips individuals with the skills to critically evaluate information, resist manipulation, and safeguard democratic principles.
4. **Cultivating Lifelong Learning:**
Civic education instills a commitment to lifelong learning. It encourages individuals to stay informed, adapt to new challenges, and continue contributing to civic life throughout their lives.
5. **Promoting Responsible Citizenship:**
Civic education instills a sense of responsibility and duty toward one's community and society at large. It encourages individuals to actively contribute to the betterment of their communities and advocate for positive change.
Challenges and Opportunities:
1. **Incorporating Technology:**
Civic education must adapt to the digital age, leveraging technology to engage and educate citizens. This includes promoting digital literacy, addressing online misinformation, and utilizing online platforms for civic discourse.
2. **Ensuring Inclusivity:**
Civic education programs should be inclusive, addressing the needs of diverse communities. Efforts should be made to bridge educational disparities and ensure that all citizens have access to quality civic education.
3. **Continuous Improvement:**
Civic education is an evolving field that requires ongoing evaluation and adaptation. Continuous improvement, based on feedback and societal changes, is crucial to maintaining the relevance and effectiveness of civic education programs.
Conclusion:
Civic education is an investment in the future of democratic societies. By equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for active and informed citizenship, civic education contributes to the strength, resilience, and vibrancy of democratic communities. As nations face complex challenges and navigate the intricacies of a rapidly changing world, the importance of civic education in shaping responsible, engaged, and empowered citizens cannot be overstated.
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@ e6817453:b0ac3c39
2023-10-16 13:07:53
# Intro from VP
Imagine that you could turn your code base to a database and ask a questions about code or write a refactoring transormations and a data base queries. Some languages have tis capabilities out of the box like lisp. LISP has a mantra that data is a code and even more lisp allow to write code that write a code and creates a macro-based mate programming system.
Another language that allows to self-reflect and ask questions about code is a Smalltalk. Smalltalk is full reflective language.
More fun is a Prolog that see a program as a datbase of logical facts and relations. Actually datalog and prolog will help us to make a lot of fun with a new tooling for a language understanding.
Idea is not new github has a static code analisys tools like GQL that do a lot in security and vulnarability code analitics but all this code tools is closed source and internal.
One more interesting language that open a compiler as a Data base and creates completely new tooling is a C# and Roselyn project.
Today I want to share amazing work of Pete and let him to explain a Prolog-based tooling for code
# Lingvo Project from Pete
Original : https://petevilter.me/post/hytradboi-lingo-talk/
_This is a transcript of [my talk at Jamie Brandon's HYTRADBOI Conference](https://www.hytradboi.com/2022/codebase-as-database-turning-the-ide-inside-out-with-datalog). Thanks for having me, Jamie!_
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_Lingo is a generalization of my earlier work, described here: [Codebase as Database: Turning the IDE inside-out with Datalog](https://petevilter.me/post/datalog-typechecking)._
_Try it out here: [lingo-workbench.dev](https://lingo-workbench.dev/)_
## Intro
Hi, my name is Pete and I've always been fascinated by IDEs. Their features, like jump to definition, rename refactoring, and scope-aware autocompletion are useful to me every day as a developer.
But, I never felt it was easy to see how they worked on the inside or modify them to add new visualizations or support for new languages. I wondered: what if there was an IDE that was turned inside out, so we could inspect and visualize its internal data structures and algorithms in any way we wanted to?
Today, I'm going to show you Lingo, an environment I've been building, which is a prototype of this idea. It allows you to define rich IDE support for new languages by declaring a grammar and some datalog rules. Lingo was built around the idea of representing a codebase as a database. Specifically, it represents syntax trees as rows in relational tables, and then evaluates User-specified declarative rules to derive information about things like scope and types. These rules, written in datalog, are then queried by the UI to provide IDE features like semantic highlighting, jump to definition, rename refactoring and autocompletion.
### The Need for Declarative Reasoning
So, what does this look like in practice? Well, let's say we're defining a simple functional language with syntax that looks like this:
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img1.png)
The first thing we'll want to do is provide syntax highlighting for the language. The simplest way to do this, which many editors do is a regular expression based tokenizer. That is, define a regular expression for each type of token in our language. For instance, variables, keywords, integers, and strings.
This is a good way to get started and it's supported by many editors, but it won't get us all the way to the rich IDE features we want. To provide these features we'll need to parse our code into a syntax tree, and to do that, we'll need to define a grammar for our language.
Zooming out, we can see that Lingo provides a box for us to type into grammar. I'll paste one in.
Zooming out a bit more. We can see that the environment is now displaying a syntax tree. It took our example and our grammar and parsed it into this tree. We can see that each node in the tree has the rule which was matched, with source code range for which it was matched, a star if the cursor is currently over that node, and a unique ID for that node.
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img2.png)
Now, when we go to the left and look at these tables. Notice that there's one table for every rule in our grammar. Let's open up a couple of key ones. And see that there's one function call. Two variables. And one let expression.
So the environment is inserting a row into the each one of these tables for e ach node in the syntax tree. It has a unique ID and has a parent ID, thereby encoding the tree.
Now that we have a full syntax tree, The environment can provide highlighting if we just tell it which color to highlight each of these nodes.
I'll paste in a mapping here, which maps it to predefined token types. And now we can see that we have basic highlighting.
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img3.png)
But as I moved my cursor over, nothing happens. I can't jump to definition. I can't jump to a placeholder and there's no highlighting over certain variables.
So the question is, how to get these features? How can we explain to the environment that this X is defined here and used here? This is usually where there's a steep increment in complexity. In Visual Studio Code, we need to write a language server. In the IntelliJ family of IDs, we need to write some Java code.
This is frustrating and because it would be nice to say this in a declarative manner. All we really want to say is if something is defined on the left side of the let expression it's in scope on the right side of the let expression.
So, is there a programming paradigm which allows us to state this directly?
### Typing Judgements in Datalog
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img4.png)
The closest thing I've seen is a notation common in academic programming language papers called typing judgements. Now I'm no expert on the programming languages or logic, but the basic principle here is that for each rule if the expressions on the top of this line are true, then the expression on the bottom is true. And variables bound up here apply down here. And this fact here can then be fed into other facts or other rules in the system.
Now, this is great, but how can we make it into executable code?
It turns out that there's a programming paradigm which closely matches typing judgments called logic programming. In logic programming, you have a database that you can insert facts into and you can define rules to draw inferences from those facts. There are two main logic programming languages, datalog, and prologue. They're similar conceptually, but at different guarantees around termination.
Lingo sticks a little closer to datalog.
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img5.png)
As we can see in this comparison with SQL, programming in datalog is a lot like creating views on SQL database, but datalog syntax is much more concise. Most importantly, its use of variables makes complex joins much more ergonomic to express.
### Example: Simple Functional Language
So what does this look like in Lingo? Well, we already have all the facts we need inserted by the environment into the database from the AST. But now we needed to find some datalog rules to teach the environment what's in scope at each node in the tree, and where are those scope items were defined. Let's switch to a pre-built version of language with some rules defined.
Suddenly, with the addition of these datalog rules, we can notice that the editor has come to life.
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img6.png)
We have this highlighting where pink is the definition and gray is a usage. We can jump between definition and usage. We can rename variables. If we type in a placeholder, we get suggestions for things that are in scope. And if we introduce a type error, we get a red underline. If we move the cursor, we get an error message. All with about 130 lines of datalog!
### Datalog Walkthrough
So how do these rules actually work? Well everything is defined in terms of scope, so let's start there.
Two most basic rules are `scope.Defn` and `scope.Var`. We'll focus on `scope.Defn`.
So it's saying that there are three things that can define a variable, which goes into the scope. The first one is a built-in, like `plus2`. The second is a `let` expression, which is what we have here. And the third is a Lambda perimeter. Let's click on this rule.
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img7.png)
So, what it's saying is that if there's a let expression that has a body, a binding, and a variable, and if the type of that binding is type `T`, then we know that there's going to be a variable of name `N` with type `T` defined at the span of the variable within the body.
## Generalizing to More Languages
So that's the basics of adding IDE support for a simple, functional language. But does this generalize to other languages? It turns out that yes, a lot of other languages have notions of definitions, variables and scoping. So we can use the same framework for those languages too.
### Language Interface
Your language can have whatever AST it wants, but for editor support to work, you just have to define, at base, these three relations:
- `scope.Defn{id: I, name: N, span: S}`
- `scope.Var{id: I, name: N, span: S}`
- `scope.Parent{parent: P, child: C}`
`scope.Defn` tells Lingo where the AST variables are being defined and `scope.Var` tells the environment where they're being used. `scope.Parent` tells the environment which scopes are nested within other scopes, inheriting their definitions.
Defining these two relations unlocks more features:
- `scope.Placeholder{id: I, span: S}`: tells the environment which scope to use for autocompletion.
- `tc.Problem{desc: D, span: S}`: tells the environment that there's a type error at a given span.
### SQL
Let's select another example language.
Here's a simple subset of SQL as an example of a language which is substantially different than our functional language, but still fits into the framework.
It's different because scoping works differently. For instance. The table name, which I say after the `FROM` clause, affects which columns are in scope here in the `SELECT` clause:
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img8.png)
Also, instead of `let` expressions, everything is defined with `CREATE TABLE` expressions.
#### SQL Schema Viz
Scrolling down a bit, we can see that there's a live Graphviz visualization of the schema of the database:
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img9.png)
Now, how is this working? Well, it's actually defined in just a few lines of datalog at the bottom of this file as a couple of queries, one for nodes and one for edges:
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img10.png)
Now, this is an example of what I call turning the IDE inside out. Normally these data structures would be hidden inside of the IDE. But here, this is just data that we can work with and query as if we were in a spreadsheet.
### Self-Hosting: Grammars and Datalog
Now you might notice that the grammar editor here and the datalog editor on the right have a lot of the same affordances as the example on the left. For instance there's semantic highlighting and we can do renames.
That's because these editors are powered by Lingo as well. In fact, we can go look at the definition of the grammar language itself. This is the grammar of grammars:
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img11.png)
And, we can look at the definition of Lingo's datalog dialect:
![](https://petevilter.me/img/lingo/img12.png)
Now, don't worry — you can't break Lingo by editing these because there's a hard-coded copy as well.
## Conclusion & Future Work
So that's my demo for today, but where could this project go in the future? Well, there are a lot of interesting directions:
- The core datalog engine could benefit from implementing some well-known techniques for improving the speed and adding a negation operator, which would allow us to specify more complicated type errors _(note: this has now been implemented)_.
- I'd love to spend more time on the UI for database exploration and rule authoring by example, instead of just typing in a datalog query.
- Adding support for more languages would really push the environment to its limits, like languages with generics or perhaps language with a Rust-like borrow checker. In fact, you could say that this whole project is the world's most roundabout way of learning Rust.
- In addition to type checking, we could perhaps program operational semantics with datalog, thereby allowing Lingo to not just type check code, but actually execute it, and maybe even giving us a time-traveling debugger for free.
That's it, thanks! This is live at [https://lingo-workbench.dev](https://lingo-workbench.dev/) if you want to try it out. Also, you can go to [https://github.com/vilterp/datalog-ts](https://github.com/vilterp/datalog-ts), or talk to me on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/vilterp). I'd love to hear from you.
- [JetBrains MPS](https://www.jetbrains.com/mps/) is the first language workbench I encountered, focused on structured editing.
- [Spoofax](https://www.spoofax.dev/) is a very cool language workbench based on plaintext editing, which also uses a datalog-like language for scoping and typing rules.
- [IncA](https://github.com/szabta89/IncA) is an incrementalized datalog-powered analysis framework, integrated into Jetbrains MPS.
- [Soufflé](https://souffle-lang.github.io/) is a datalog engine optimized for program analysis use cases.
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@ 3c827db6:66418fc3
2023-10-16 06:41:32
*The spread of the Lightning Network may change the incentives behind human interactions, thus also affecting the world of jobs. In the first episode: the construction industry.*
When talking about the social implications of Bitcoin, reference is often made to the potential effects of Bitcoin's spread that are not immediately evident: these are second, third, and fourth-degree effects that could change the way people behave in everyday life. Even if the thought might sound hyperbolic, the fact of the matter is that technology has already changed the features of our everyday life, more than once.
Raise your hand if, in the 1980s, you would not have found crazy the idea that one-day people would choose which restaurant to go to based on star ratings and reviews on a digital screen.
Who would have thought that one day it would no longer be necessary to pay attention to the route to take by car to reach one's destination and, possibly, learn it by heart, because software would calculate the best route for them based on traffic?
How would you have reacted if, back in the 1970s, a friend had told you that in the future he might fall in love with a girl he had never seen who lived on the other side of the world, thanks to text messages processed by software that allows you to meet like-minded people?
Innovation changes social interactions: it always has and will continue to do so, especially if technology is particularly disruptive.
The effects of the large-scale diffusion of the Lightning Network - a technology that allows instant payments from one part of the world to another at almost non-existent costs - can be extremely profound, and can act to change entire sectors. In the first example, in this article, we will discuss how instant settlement could revolutionize the construction industry.
The construction industry is a complex ecosystem involving a myriad of stakeholders, each with its own set of incentives. These often conflicting interests lead to inefficiencies, delays, and increased costs.
The Lightning Network offers a solution to align these disparate interests.
## The problems
### Misaligned Incentives
In the traditional construction setup, each stakeholder operates with a different set of incentives. More specifically:
Buyers aim for high-quality construction within a stipulated time and budget.
Planners, including architects, designers, and engineers, are primarily concerned with their designs and less about the actual construction.
Construction companies are focused on maximizing profits, realizing the building as quickly as possible and with the lowest possible quality at the agreed price.
Supervisors' incentives are tied to bonuses, which may or may not align with the project's overall goals.
Construction workers are paid for their time, not the quality or efficiency of their work.
Let's step outside the imagery of the construction site for a moment and think about football.
Can you imagine if defenders had a bonus for putting the ball out of bounds? And midfielders had one for the most passes? And strikers for the most goals? Imagine the chaos on the pitch if the different skills of all the players were not employed for only two goals: to score goals and to avoid conceding them. Such a team would hardly be efficient or successful.
The construction industry, with its varied incentives, faces a similar problem, leading to delays, increased costs, and compromised quality.
#### The underlying issues
Several other issues exacerbate the inefficiencies in the construction industry.
Machinery and tools, often owned by the construction company, are not well-maintained by the workers. This leads to faster wear and tear, increasing costs for the company.
Small changes in the project requested by the buyer are not usually compensated, adding to the company's costs.
Planners are not held accountable for design flaws that manifest during construction, leading to additional costs and delays.
## The solution: instant task-based payments
### Construction workers
In a hyperbitcoinized world, the Lightning Network's instant settlement feature can be a game-changer.
Workers would be paid for tasks completed rather than time spent. For instance, upon successful construction of a wall or installation of windows, payments could be made instantly. This aligns the workers' incentives with quality and efficiency, as they would aim to complete as many tasks as possible to earn more.
Because workers are paid per task there will be no need for a company to hire workers on a payroll. The company just needs to post the tasks, for example on its app, and anyone can apply for them, do their tasks, and get paid for each execution. The more tasks a worker does, the more bitcoin he earns, the better his skills become, the better his reputation will be in the app. Isn't that what already happens with Uber drivers - except for the Bitcoin part, for now?
#### Supervisors
This system would also eliminate the need for supervisors to focus on time management, allowing them to concentrate solely on quality assurance. If a task meets the quality standards, the worker gets paid instantly. This would eliminate the need for time-based bonuses or penalties.
Supervisors would be incentivized to focus even more on quality alone by the split payments feature made possible by the Lightning Network. When a specific task is up for grabs, multiple workers can apply for it via a specialized app. The workers then negotiate among themselves to determine the division of payment - be it an even 50/50 split or a more nuanced arrangement like 60/40. This self-organization extends to scenarios involving more than two workers, where payment divisions could be negotiated as 33.3% for each in a three-way split, or perhaps a 40/40/20 arrangement.
The self-organizing mechanism alleviates the supervisory burden. Instead of mediating disputes or assigning tasks, the supervisor's role becomes even more focused on quality control. Once a task is completed to satisfaction, the supervisor approves it in the app, triggering the release of funds. The app itself is programmed to automatically split the payments among the workers based on their pre-negotiated terms, streamlining the entire process and eliminating the need for manual intervention.
#### Tools ownership
Since workers are compensated for completed tasks rather than time spent, there's a heightened incentive to complete tasks as efficiently as possible. More tasks, more money. The quickest route to efficiency? Utilizing high-quality, well-maintained tools.
When multiple workers vie for the same task, the one equipped with the best tools gains a distinct advantage, capable of completing the task more swiftly and effectively. This system has a ripple effect on tool ownership. Over time, workers might prefer using their own tools over company-provided ones, ensuring better maintenance and ultimately contributing to a more efficient and effective construction process.
In short, the instant payment system would also encourage workers to invest in and maintain their own high-quality tools, further improving efficiency and competition in the construction workers market. This would also reduce the company's costs related to tool maintenance and replacement.
#### Planners and buyers
Planners would be more involved in the construction process, ensuring that their designs are being followed accurately. They would be paid partially upfront for their blueprints, with the rest being released upon successful completion of tasks. This system would make planners more accountable and invested in the successful execution of their plans.
The task-based payment system also benefits the buyer and the construction company by reducing financial risks. Payments would be made for completed tasks, ensuring that neither party is financially exposed. This would also make the negotiation process smoother, as both parties would know exactly what is included in the price for each task.
#### Construction companies
While the Lightning Network's instant settlement feature promises to decentralize many aspects of the construction industry, the need for centralized oversight cannot be entirely eliminated. A single entity must be accountable for the holistic execution of the project, meticulously tracking resources required for each construction phase and ensuring the right personnel are deployed at the appropriate times.
Technological advancements have made it possible for specialized apps to manage these complex tasks. Such apps could, in theory, allow the buyer of the finished building to oversee the entire project. However, this assumes that the buyer possesses the requisite expertise in construction management, which is often not the case. As a result, most buyers prefer to employ specialized companies to manage the project until its completion.
This scenario closely mirrors the current state of Lightning Network nodes. While anyone can set up a node, doing so effectively requires a certain level of expertise. Some individuals may choose to manage their own nodes to earn revenue, but the majority are willing to pay fees for expert management, opting for non-custodial apps to simplify the process. Similarly, some buyers may use construction management apps to avoid paying a construction company, but they must then assume full responsibility for the project's outcome.
### Now go and build
The next logical step is clear: it's time to build that pay-per-task app and usher in a new era of decentralized construction. By leveraging the capabilities of the Lightning Network and Bitcoin, we can shift the balance of power towards those who are at the heart of every construction project—the workers. These are the individuals who bring blueprints to life, who lay each brick and install each window. By empowering them with instant, task-based payments, we not only align incentives across the board but also elevate the entire industry to new heights of efficiency and quality.
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@ 92294577:49af776d
2023-10-15 23:09:33
Heading to Pacific Bitcoin by Swan?
Make sure your first stop is the Blockstream booth so you can get your hands on the new Jade stock!
Can't make it?
Visit the Blockstream store to start your bitcoin self-custody journey the right way with the Blockstream Jade hardware wallet ⬇️
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@ 2edbcea6:40558884
2023-10-15 18:16:19
Happy Sunday #Nostr !
Here’s your #NostrTechWeekly newsletter brought to you by nostr:npub19mduaf5569jx9xz555jcx3v06mvktvtpu0zgk47n4lcpjsz43zzqhj6vzk written by nostr:npub1r3fwhjpx2njy87f9qxmapjn9neutwh7aeww95e03drkfg45cey4qgl7ex2
#NostrTechWeekly is a weekly newsletter focused on the more technical happenings in the nostr-verse.
Let’s dive in!
## Recent Upgrades to Nostr (AKA [NIPs](https://nostr.com/the-protocol/nips))
It’s been a while since a new NIP was merged but there's a lot of activity on some meaty proposed NIPs. Looking forward to the upgrades 💪
#### 1) (Proposed) [NIP 96: HTTP File Storage](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/547/files?short_path=b27fe23#diff-b27fe23ed5ff40d3f85bf18f65ecadaeaf905d363a6df3c20cb2dffd30f903d9)
One of the challenges of Nostr is where to store files (images, videos, PDFs, etc). Storing them on relays could bloat relays and lead to more centralization.
This NIP proposes a protocol to help third parties offer file hosting services to Nostr users. This NIP defines the necessary shape of the API of a third party offering file hosting services, so that these services can be easily used by Nostr clients to serve the content to users.
The proposal also defines an optional way for users to specify which File Storage servers they’d like the client to upload content to.
Author: [arthurfranca](https://github.com/arthurfranca), [Semisol](https://github.com/Semisol), [staab](https://github.com/staab), [v0l](https://github.com/v0l), [bndw](https://github.com/bndw), [michaelhall923](https://github.com/michaelhall923), [fishcakeday](https://github.com/fishcakeday), [quentintaranpino](https://github.com/quentintaranpino)
#### 2) (Proposed) [Updates to NIP 72: Moderated Communities](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/753/files?short_path=02bdfed#diff-02bdfed052568bc5843aa40e29a9f24f5a8382d63fc6669d733a19fb952d00b9) (like Reddit)
Currently NIP 72 specifies that posts to moderated communities are of kind 1 which is the default kind which is for tweet-like content. Therefore posts to moderated communities would show up in many clients without enough context.
This proposal would update the default kind for moderated communities so that the content of moderated communities would not show up on the default feed for users. This paves the way for Reddit-like clients to provide an experience that’s focused on just posts to these communities.
Author: [vivganes](https://github.com/vivganes)
#### 3) (Proposed) [NIP 91: IoT Sensors and Intents](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/817/files?short_path=2bec931#diff-2bec931e0bf5feca5e621c6fcbe85d652f89d5e01b5e2ec170d4c369e0e768f9)
Right now many “Internet of Things” devices require you to report that data from the IoT sensor to the device maker’s servers and write integrations with their ecosystem to take action based on that information.
This NIP reserves a set of event kinds for IoT sensors reporting data (8000 - 8999). For example 8003 would be for thermometers to report temperature in celsius as a number, separate from 8005 which would allow reporting a location as an array of two numbers: longitude and latitude.
This NIP would allow developers to offer IoT devices that report to Nostr relays which gives you more control over the data and the process of taking action based on that data.
Author: nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6, [BlackCoffee](https://github.com/BlackCoffee), [arcbtc](https://github.com/arcbtc)
#### 4) (Proposed) [NIP 107: Nostr Powered IoT](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/814/files?short_path=f4a8bec#diff-f4a8bec84d66c1c787865eb47e9f508cdbaa8b940b410f607ff624fb22b2cfc2)
In conjunction with NIP 91, this NIP will enable a robust IoT ecosystem on Nostr.
This NIP’s goal is to help facilitate the development of Nostr clients that are IoT controllers. That way a user and a device can essentially “DM” each other data and commands.
For example a user could install an IoT device that’s a switch for a light. There would be a Nostr client where you can “register” the new device and authorize some list of Nostr users that can utilize the device
Once registered any authorized device user would be able to toggle the light on and off from a Nostr client that supports IoT operations. This is entirely done via Nostr DMs, so you can do this from anywhere as long as you control the private key of a user that the device recognizes as a controller, and the data transferred and the commands are encrypted.
Author: [arcbtc](https://github.com/arcbtc), [BlackCoffee](https://github.com/BlackCoffee)
## Notable Projects
#### [Shopstr](https://w3.do/Z1U0WQuh) 🛒
Shopstr is a classifieds app similar to Craigslist, you can post items for sale and facilitate transactions via lightning payments or DMs. Still early but this will be a useful addition to the Nostr-verse and a circular Bitcoin economy.
Author: nostr:npub16dhgpql60vmd4mnydjut87vla23a38j689jssaqlqqlzrtqtd0kqex0nkq
#### [Shipyard](https://w3.do/JYEkAIUi) 🚢
https://shipyard.pub/ is a client for composing and scheduling Nostr content, it’s easy to use and pretty slick. Many big content creators rely on such tools for legacy social media (Twitter, Instagram, etc).
This is a huge unlock for any big content creators that want to make the transition to Nostr but still preserve their ability to push content on a regular basis and monetize it.
Author: nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft
#### [Nostr Design](https://nostrdesign.org) 🎨
nostr:npub1r0rs5q2gk0e3dk3nlc7gnu378ec6cnlenqp8a3cjhyzu6f8k5sgs4sq9ac has been offering resources and design help to Nostr devs for some time now via [nostrdesign.org](https://nostrdesign.org).
NostrDesign.org has set out to start conversations around the unique communication challenges of Nostr (keypairs, relays, signing extensions, etc) so that we can build some common patterns to help normies get started with Nostr without too much confusion or tutorial overhead. This will become more necessary as time and adoption goes on.
Good design can also make a huge difference in the success of a new product, especially if there aren’t exact analogs to draw from when building a Nostr app (like when you’re cloning an existing product). I for one am a dev that SUCKS at UX and could use some advice from a thoughtful partner that wants Nostr’s success just as much as I do.
## Latest conversations: Design and Nostr adoption
There’s been some discussion lately about how necessary design is to the Nostr ecosystem, and I’ll posit that it depends on your desires for Nostr.
#### Why design matters
Great design does not necessitate that something be beautiful. Great design is about usability.
Great design strips away unnecessary functionality and information so that only what matters remains. Great design understands the user’s desires and intent and empowers them to achieve their goals. Great design communicates how something ought to work with minimal explanation. Great design empowers the user to try something unfamiliar.
Craigslist is well designed in this sense, so is HackerNews, and the Reddit of a few years ago. They aren’t beautiful but they provide immense value in a simple and intuitive way.
Developers aren’t always the best at designing experiences that solve for usability and good communication to the user. The help of a good designer can be a huge help; making an app usable by a broader audience.
#### Accessibility and adoption
Adoption, in a very rough sense, can be thought of as a function of both how useful something is and how accessible it is. Think of accessibility as both how easy it is to use, as well as how easy it is to access (from my device, in my legal jurisdiction, for a low enough price).
If something is incredibly useful but not very accessible, only some people will use it (IRC). If something is very accessible but not very useful, no one will use it (case in point: it’s hard to name any 😂). If something is very useful and very accessible, then it will get widely adopted (ChatGPT).
If we want Nostr to remain a niche community (with limited impact on the world) then we can ignore how easy our ecosystem is to use. I don’t think that’s anyone’s goal.
#### The 10X better app on Nostr
When trying to get adoption for a new product the rule of thumb is that it needs to be 10X better than alternatives for folks to start adopting it and leave a competitor. Nostr is 10X better for folks that care about freedom tech, which is why most of us are already here.
We’ve built Nostr-based clones of many of the most prominent internet offerings (Twitter, Reddit, Imgur, Bitly, Instagram, Medium, WhatsApp, Craiglist, etc) the list goes on and on but that’s not driving adoption. That’s probably because the nostr-versions are, at-best, as good in functionality but they’re only better than the original in that they’re on Nostr (and therefore freedom tech).
Much to our consternation most people don’t seem to care about freedom tech as much as they should. If we’re to drive mass adoption we also have to discover applications that are uniquely possible on Nostr that are new and valuable enough to attract folks to try Nostr to try that app.
At that moment we’ll also need the basics of Nostr to be accessible enough that people aren’t scared off by the new patterns (keypairs, no usernames, no email alerts, no reset-password flow, which relays do I join?, etc). If we don’t care about solving both problems we are giving a middle finger to a majority of the population of Earth.
#### What era of Nostr are we in?
From what I’m seeing Nostr is still in the era of experimentation and foundation building.
If our goal is a freedom-oriented ecosystem of micro-apps to compete with Big Tech then we’re doing all the right work.
We definitely need to provide all the same functionality folks are used to (micro blogging, blogging, group chat, moderated communities, meme sharing, monetizing content, etc). Building Nostr-based clones is helping with that.
We are working on tools to help developers build on Nostr (NDK, NAK, nostr-tools, etc).
We’re building general purpose browsers (Spring) to explore all corners of Nostr (current and future)
We’re experimenting with offerings unique to Nostr to see what killer app drives people to try Nostr en masse (Data Vending Machines, self-sovereign Internet of Things, uncensorable private and secure group chat, etc).
Good design doesn’t seem to be THE reason that adoption of Nostr isn’t exponential, but at some point it will become the bottleneck to adoption and it’s good to think ahead. The best time to plant a tree is ten years ago and all that.
## Until next time 🫡
If you want to see something highlighted, if we missed anything, or if you’re building something we didn’t post about, let us know. DMs welcome at nostr:npub19mduaf5569jx9xz555jcx3v06mvktvtpu0zgk47n4lcpjsz43zzqhj6vzk
Stay Classy, Nostr.
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@ a012dc82:6458a70d
2023-10-15 05:28:17
After long time of planning, we started our youtube channel in which we are going to be uploading tons of content about bitcoin in a series of weekly interviews with top players on the bitcoin ecosystem.
In our first one, we interviewed Derek Ross, founder of NostrPlebs, and we had tons of fun! Let’s recap the best of it in this post.
BTW, you can visit and subscribe to our youtube channel [here](https://www.youtube.com/@croxroadnews)
**Table Of Content**
- The Birth of Nostr
- Nostr Plebs - A Grassroots Movement
- The Nostr Plebs Journey
- Expanding Beyond the Nostr Community
- Nostr's Steady Climb and the Road Ahead
- Conclusion
- FAQS
**The Birth of Nostr**
Nostr's journey began with a tweet. Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, sent a tweet asking for suggestions on open-source projects that needed funding. One of the ideas that surfaced was Nostr. Derek Ross, who was among the first wave of users on Nostr, recalls how he stumbled upon the platform in December 2022.
The platform's initial draw for Derek was its promise of decentralization and censorship resistance. Unlike many existing social media platforms, Nostr aimed to empower users by putting control back in their hands. This aligns with the broader crypto ethos of self-sovereignty and privacy. As social media giants like Twitter began to make changes to their policies and link restrictions, Nostr presented itself as an attractive alternative.
The allure of Nostr extends beyond decentralization. One of its key features is the creation of a unique Nostr address, which can be likened to an email address or a Bitcoin wallet address. It provides a human-readable, user-friendly identification method, giving users a verified and personal touch to their profiles. This became a hot topic among Nostr users.
![image](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/66d5b811-3912-4e45-9ec4-550dc0dc7a51/image1.jpg)
**Nostr Plebs - A Grassroots Movement**
Derek Ross's journey with Nostr didn't stop at being an active user. His desire to help friends get their Nostr addresses quickly turned into a full-fledged venture: Nostr Plebs. Nostr Plebs began with Derek setting up addresses for friends who lacked the technical know-how. However, this soon blossomed into something much bigger.
Ross realized the demand for Nostr addresses extended beyond his immediate circle, and Nostr Plebs was born to fill that void. Nostr Plebs offers a range of services, including Nostr lightning addresses, Nostr email addresses, and even a directory service. This initiative's popularity soared, with users appreciating the convenience and aesthetics of Nostr addresses that Nostr Plebs provided.
This project, initiated to help friends, eventually transformed into a full-time commitment for Derek. The need to streamline the process and make it more efficient led him to collaborate with Sammy, a talented developer, and business partner. Their partnership marked the next step in Nostr Plebs' evolution.
**The Nostr Plebs Journey**
[Nostr Plebs](https://nostrplebs.com/) has grown exponentially since its inception. It now serves Nostr users with various services and has exciting plans for the future. Derek's entrepreneurial spirit, combined with Nostr's potential, fueled this growth.
One of the standout features offered by Nostr Plebs is Nostr Nest, a dynamic audio space integrated with Nostr. It serves as an alternative to platforms like Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces, enhancing the Nostr experience by offering a space for live conversations, podcast recordings, and more.
Nostr Nest is evolving and has a promising future. The team is even working on transforming it into a full-fledged Nostr client, making it open source for users to set up their Nostr Nests. This initiative demonstrates Nostr's commitment to decentralization and empowering its users.
[Nostr Plebs](https://nostrplebs.com/) also plans to release a Nostr Search Relay, making it easier for users to discover content within the Nostr ecosystem. Additionally, recommendation engines are in the works, aimed at helping users find content aligned with their interests.
![image](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/c1528f2f-a156-41fa-9014-ec514e2899ae/image2.png)
**Expanding Beyond the Nostr Community**
Nostr's growth and widespread adoption depend on several factors. One key element is the emergence of Nostr influencers and prominent figures who can attract a broader audience. While some may criticize the term "influencers," they can play a pivotal role in driving adoption.
Derek points out that Nostr currently attracts developers and tech-savvy users. Still, to expand further, the platform needs influencers and content creators with a substantial following to migrate to Nostr. This shift could propel Nostr into the mainstream, as it becomes a preferred platform for an array of content.
Nostr's ecosystem already sees participation from several European and Russian models. Around six of these models have joined Nostr, and this development has the potential to attract their followers to the platform. The presence of verified accounts and real users is essential to ensure their authenticity and prevent scams.
Nostr's influence might extend far beyond the confines of Western nations. As Derek observes, developing nations and the global south may adopt Nostr more readily. In these regions, cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, have gained traction as economic tools. Cryptocurrencies offer a more stable and accessible form of money.
The global south has already witnessed the adoption of cryptocurrencies as a means of facilitating transactions and overcoming issues tied to unstable local currencies. Derek envisions Nostr serving as an indispensable communication tool in these regions, as well as in countries with stricter control over free speech and expression.
**Nostr's Steady Climb and the Road Ahead**
Derek acknowledges that Nostr's path to global recognition will be gradual. Nostr's adoption will likely occur as users become increasingly aware of the need for censorship-resistant communication. In a world grappling with issues related to privacy and freedom of expression, Nostr can provide a compelling solution.
Nostr is constantly evolving, with new features, improved user interfaces, and a growing emphasis on design. The user experience is gradually gaining more attention, making Nostr more appealing and accessible to a broader audience.
![image](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/89662210-cf38-49ca-a307-5d363ad35cdc/image3.jpg)
**WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH DEREK BY [CLICKING HERE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MCehlYXGO0)**
**Conclusion**
Nostr is a platform driven by principles of decentralization and censorship resistance. While it may not experience overnight success, it has the potential to transform the way we communicate online. Derek Ross and Nostr Plebs are actively contributing to this growth by providing essential services and advocating for the platform's future.
In the era of surveillance, data breaches, and privacy concerns, Nostr emerges as a beacon of hope, offering users a way to communicate securely and without the fear of censorship. With the backing of influencers and the adoption of users from diverse backgrounds, Nostr could indeed become the future of communication.
As the crypto community rallies behind Nostr, it's important to remember that the platform is a work in progress. Users and influencers can play a critical role in shaping its trajectory. If you haven't checked out Nostr recently, Derek's advice is to give it another chance. The platform's rapid development and commitment to user-friendly design may pleasantly surprise you. It's an evolving ecosystem, and as Derek puts it, "We're not the only project that's on this journey."
So, if you haven't already, create your Nostr address, explore NostrPlebs, and see for yourself what this exciting platform has to offer. The Nostr community is on the verge of something significant, and you can be part of it. Nostr's time is yet to come, and when it does, it might very well be the future of how we communicate and connect in the digital age.
**FAQs**
**What is Nostr Plebs, and why is it significant?**
Nostr Plebs is a vibrant community within the Nostr platform, known for its unique services and contributions to the Nostr ecosystem. Its significance lies in its role as a grassroots movement and the services it offers to Nostr users.
**What are some of the services offered by Nostr Plebs?**
Nostr Plebs offers a range of services, including Nostr addresses, email addresses, directory services, and the innovative Nostr Nests, an audio space integrated with Nostr. They also work on developing additional features like a Nostr search engine.
**Why is Nostr Nests considered a revolutionary service?**
Nostr Nests provides a censorship-resistant audio space, bridging the gap between social media and live communication. It offers a unique alternative to popular audio spaces like Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces.
**How does Nostr Plebs view the future of Nostr and Bitcoin adoption?**
Nostr Plebs anticipates slow and steady growth for both Nostr and Bitcoin adoption, particularly in regions where censorship resistance and financial independence are crucial.
**Where can I find Nostr Plebs and Derek Ross for more information?**
For more information about NostrPlebs and to connect with Derek Ross, [visit NostrPlebs' official website](https://nostrplebs.com/) or contact Derek Ross [directly on Nostr](https://www.nostr.guru/p/3f770d65d3a764a9c5cb503ae123e62ec7598ad035d836e2a810f3877a745b24).
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@ 05933d87:81bac46e
2023-10-14 21:34:06
Happy Sat-urday Stackers,
Have a great weekend!
##### Top Posts
1. Underwater high voltage direct current (HVDC) power cables are connecting energy rich continents to energy poor ones. [@mallardshead](https://stacker.news/mallardshead) shares how HVCP effects global energy markets, bitcoin miners, and much more.
- [Intercontinental energy grids. 🌎←♻️→🌍](https://stacker.news/items/281307)
- 218.1k sats \ 60 comments
2. [Robin Linus](https://x.com/robin_linus) dropped ~~his crown~~ the [BitVM whitepaper](https://bitvm.org/bitvm.pdf) describing a method to create [Turing-complete](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_completeness) bitcoin contracts using existing OP codes.
- [BitVM: Compute Anything on Bitcoin](https://stacker.news/items/278962)
- 17.8k sats \ 33 comments
3. [Sam Wouters](https://twitter.com/SDWouters) dropped ~~his crown~~ River's latest [Lightning research report](https://river.com/learn/files/river-lightning-report-2023.pdf) showing transaction volume grew 1212% in 2 Years.
- [The Lightning Network Grew by 1212% in 2 Years](https://stacker.news/items/280061)
- 11.6k sats \ 35 comments
4. The much anticipated [Blockstream Greenlight](https://blockstream.com/lightning/greenlight/) is accepting customers. Using [VLS](https://vls.tech/), Greenlight powers non-custodial lightning experiences without end users needing to run lightning nodes.
- [⚡️ Greenlight Is Now Open for Business 🚦](https://stacker.news/items/281568)
- 4294 sats \ 100k boost \ 24 comments
5. Following in [Pleb FM](https://pleb.fm/)'s and [Noderunners Radio](https://radio.noderunners.org/)'s footsteps, [@pycan](https://stacker.news/pycan) considers building a lightning jukebox.
- [I'm building a LN Jukebox](https://stacker.news/items/278318)
- 3801 sats \ 27 comments
##### Roundtable
- Several of the biggest Lightning Service Providers, aka Lightning chads, gathered for our second Stacker News Roundtable
- [Stacker News Roundtable #2 - LSPs](https://stacker.news/items/282711)
- 86.6k sats \ 81 comments
- Featuring:
- [Graham Krizek](https://twitter.com/gkrizek), founder and CEO of [Voltage](https://voltage.cloud/)
- [Henrik Skogstrøm](https://twitter.com/ohskogstrom), founder of [Torq](https://torq.co/)
- [Sachin Meier](https://twitter.com/SachinMeier), head of [RLS at River](https://rls.dev/)
- [Severin Alex Bühler](https://twitter.com/SeverinAlexB), founder of [LnRouter](https://lnrouter.app/) and ln eng at [Synonym](https://synonym.to/)
- [Roy Sheinfeld](https://twitter.com/therealkingonly), founder and CEO of [Breez](https://breez.technology/)
##### Don't miss
- [Did you ever have a NDE or epiphany? I did. And is terrifying](https://stacker.news/items/277326)
- [Sunday Survey: Which of your Lightning Wallets has the largest balance?](https://stacker.news/items/278025)
- [Drivechains: A Detailed Analysis by Perter Todd](https://stacker.news/items/282699)
- [I get paid this Friday and if all goes well, it'll all be in Bitcoin](https://stacker.news/items/280361)
- [Do you think we should teach kids about bitcoin in school?](https://stacker.news/items/281024)
- [Humane by Design - A set of patterns that respect human beings](https://stacker.news/items/277852)
- [📅 Get paid for your time in bitcoin - Cal.com has integrated lightning!](https://stacker.news/items/278801)
- [Cheeky bitcoin business names](https://stacker.news/items/277379)
- [Share the craziest weirdest random websites you've stumbled across online](https://stacker.news/items/281851)
- [River AMA](https://stacker.news/items/282710)
- [Tornado Cash indictment shows desperation | Freedom.Tech](https://stacker.news/items/281938)
- [Name something you once wanted that you're happy to have never received?](https://stacker.news/items/277941)
- [What are your thoughts on nostr crossposting? What would you like to see next?](https://stacker.news/items/280002)
- [UTXO set & consolidation](https://stacker.news/items/278285)
- [What do you feel about parents paying their children sats to do housework?](https://stacker.news/items/278909)
[**all of this week's top posts**](https://stacker.news/top/posts/week)
##### Top Monday meme
![text says "people who have bitcoin but never post anything" image of a man lying along a ridge casually smoking looking down on a valley of people](https://imgprxy.stacker.news/Ui4FHNTHjwXKOz-sz-Du6TDX_0QawLBSzR3Nbhh965Q/rs:fit:640:360/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuemFwcmVhZC5jb20vaS8tMjE)
[**all Monday memes**](https://stacker.news/items/272411)
##### Promoted jobs
1. [Everything Engineer #2 \ Stacker News \ Austin or Remote](https://stacker.news/items/141924)
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2023-10-14 20:07:39
As we all know, Bali is becoming a real foodie destination, fellow foodies! If you’re headed to Bali, get ready for some awesome food. This island is a tasty paradise with restaurants that’ll blow your mind. With incredible views, delicious food, and super cool settings. From hipster cafes in Cangue to fine dining with beachfront views, Bali’s food scene has it all. Trust me, and buckle up that belt, because we’re about to dive into the 5 best restaurants in Bali. Get your reservations ready and work up an appetite, because at these hot spots, you can chow down on everything from Spanish tapas to gourmet Asian fusion. The flavours, vibe, and views are all on point.
This Indonesian island is a mecca for excellent food. From trendy hot spots in Seminyak to scenic ocean view dining in Uluwatu, Bali has it all. The food scene here is really blowing up. Talented chefs are making magic with local ingredients. Chic cocktail bars and cute cafes line the streets. You can find cuisine from around the world, with plenty of fresh seafood too. There's something to satisfy every palate and fit any budget. To get your taste buds excited for a trip to Bali, here's the inside scoop on 5 awesome restaurants you have to check out. These spots are serving up delicious plates in cool settings. Let’s dig into the best food Bali has to offer!
### Locavore:
First up is Locavore, the fabulous fine dining restaurant that put Bali on the global culinary map. This popular eatery is found in the heart of Ubud. The husband-and-wife chef duo cooks up amazing experimental dishes that showcase local ingredients. Their degustation menu is to die for. They take flavours from Indonesia and present them in inventive new ways. Everything here is artistic and delicious. The setting is simple yet chic, with an open kitchen. Watching the chefs in action is part of the experience. Locavore uses local meats, fruits, veggies, and spices to make unforgettable cuisine. This is a must-visit for any food lover touring Bali's interior. It books up fast, so reserve your table soon.
### El Kabron:
On the southern Bukit Peninsula, discover Spanish-inspired dining at El Kabron. This Cliffside restaurant sits high above the ocean with insane views. Snag a table on the terrace for sunset and enjoy tasty tapas as the sky turns pink. Sip sangria while looking out to sea. Staying here feels like you are in the Mediterranean! El Kabron serves up paella, jamon, prawns, fried calamari, tortillas, and other Spanish favorites. The seafood is very eloquent. Share plates with friends and linger for hours. Stick around after eating to lounge by the pool on the edge of the cliff. There's usually live music at night too, making El Kabron a top spot to spend an evening with good company.
### Mama San:
No food tour of Bali is complete without a visit to Mama San. A celebrity chef's popular restaurant is located right in the heart of Seminyak. This stylish two-story space has a funky warehouse interior. With exposed beams and pendant lighting, it's got plenty of character. The menu features Asian street food with global influences. Mama San is perfect for grabbing exotic cocktails and sharing small bites with your crew. Standouts include the duck dumplings, egg noodle salad, and stir fries. Don't miss the stacked burgers, either! There is always a lively buzz at Mama San. The laidback atmosphere matches the eclectic vibe of Seminyak. Stop by this trendy hotspot day or night for tasty grub and drinks.
### Mejekawi:
Upstairs at the famous beach club Ku De Ta, you will discover the exceptional fine dining experience at Mejekawi. This chic resto has a neutral palette with wood accents and ocean views. Chefs present contemporary degustation menus with wine pairings. Each course takes Indonesian cuisine to the next level. The innovative plates look like edible art. Sit back and enjoy as the culinary team prepares seasonal tasting menus customised to your preferences. This is next-level gastronomy in a relaxing yet upscale setting. The Mejekawi vibe is perfect for a special occasion. The seamless service provides an evening of pure culinary pleasure. Watch the sunset from your table and linger over inventive plates late into the night.
### La Lucciola:
Last but not least is the legendary La Lucciola, a longtime Seminyak establishment. This beachfront restaurant has a prime spot right on the sand. Palm trees sway over the wooden tables, and beach chairs fill the shore. Feel the sea breeze as you tuck into tasty Italian cuisine. La Lucciola is also known for its excellent service and good vibes. Grab a table near the beach to enjoy wood-fired pizzas, pastas, salads, and grilled meats. The seafood menu is also fantastic. Sip on Bintang beer or a nice glass of vino, take in the views, and relax into island time. La Lucciola is casual dining at its best. The atmosphere is so chill, it's no wonder this is a favourite among Bali old-timers. Arrive at sunset and linger late into the evening for the full experience.
### Conclusion
Visiting these top tables in Ubud, Uluwatu, and Seminyak is a must for food lovers. Try them all to experience the dining options available in Bali today. With so many sensational restaurants, you won't go hungry on this island. Get ready to chow down on an unforgettable food tour across Bali! Grab reservations and bring your appetite.
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2023-10-14 19:34:10
Testing . . . again.
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@ 6389be64:ef439d32
2023-10-14 19:21:49
# Use Shipyard.Pub to:
- Schedule notes, responses to notes, and reposts of a note for anytime of day of any day of any year.
- Write without distractions using the Zen Editor Mode: Removes all GUI distractions and leaves a clean writing space.
- Manage multiple accounts by pairing Shipyard with nsecBunker.
- Build Different Queues to keep different collections/themes of notes queued up to fire off on separate schedules.
https://shipyard.pub/
$boost @PabloF7z
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@ faa4cc0f:dcff8126
2023-10-14 16:52:14
ปล่อยผมไปที
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@ 66df6056:f3203c64
2023-10-14 12:52:53
Nostore คือ extension บน safari ที่ทำให้เราสามารถใช้งาน NIP-07(window.nostr capability for web browsers) ผ่านอุปกรณ์ต่าง ๆ ของ apple ได้ซึ่งสามารถอำนวยความสะดวกให้เหล่าสาวก IPhone สามารถเข้าถึงส่วนต่าง ๆ ของจักรวาล NOSTR โดยเฉพาะในส่วนของ " OS(Other Stuff) " ได้ง่ายและปลอดภัยมากขึ้น โดยมีขั้นตอนดังต่อไปนี้
1. ให้ทำการดาวน์โหลดแอปพลิเคชั่น Nostore ผ่าน App store!
[](https://image.nostr.build/3164f3dc0a5ad4d47ded5d80eeb346d4f9df710d9baa081f6a36e25c0e84c19b.jpg)
2. ให้ทำการเข้าไปในแอปในขั้นตอนนี้จะมีไกด์วิธีใช้งานในแต่ละ device แต่ถ้าไม่อยากอ่านก็ทำตามโน๊ตนี้ต่อก็ได้ครับ
[](https://image.nostr.build/5b00b126473a5eba697d46c7980ed44374526a57de75e5ebd45a7a0d5c590e6d.jpg)
3. ให้เราเข้าไปใน safari และ กดรูปจิ๊กซอที่แถบ URL และ เลือก Manage Extensions กดเปิด Nostore
[](https://image.nostr.build/92a833d741901134590dddd64f95844cb909cafa744a8b8e0d80ef3624e8133c.jpg)
4. จากนั้นให้เรากด NEW และ ใส่ข้อมูลต่าง ๆ ลงไป
* profile name อันนี้แล้วแต่เราจะตั้งเลยครับจะมีประโยชน์ถ้าเราเล่นหลายแอค
* relay อาจเพิ่มลำบากนิดนึงแต่แนะนำให้เพิ่มให้ครบตามที่เราใช้ใน platform ต่าง ๆ ครับ [](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/895541090977984563/1162733789873721455/image.png?ex=653d033a&is=652a8e3a&hm=f19e0a59537524b87d170675356e7baff4da6af04cb0e0dfa79e0c28002fa448&=&width=1102&height=1108)
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หลังจากนั้นเมื่อเราเข้าเว็บต่าง ๆ ที่รองรับการเข้าสู่ระบบด้วย NIP-07 ตัว extension จะเด้งขึ้นมาให้เรากด allow ครับ(หน้าตามันจะหน้าเกลียดหน่อย ๆ นะครับ)
จากนั้นเมื่อเราก็สามารถเข้าเว็บอย่าง zap.stream , habla, yaki, listr หรือ web-base client ต่าง ๆ บน IOS device ของเราได้โดยไม่ต้องนำ nsec ของเราไปวางบนเว็บนั้น ๆ แล้ว