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@ 0463223a:3b14d673
2025-01-28 09:38:30
I still don’t have much of an idea how it all works, even after all these years. I scroll around the web looking for connection and often don’t find it. Building on the theme I wrote before, how some folks are very sure of themselves. I still don’t get it. A critique people had of me in the past was a lack of confidence. That’s a hard thing to deal with as a man. The statement is really saying you’re low status and if only this that and a third, you’d be a decent human. Cheers!
I’m a recluse. There’s been periods of life I’ve been non verbal and I’ve avoided social interaction a lot. On the flip, I got quite good at wiggling records about to make funny noises and this enabled me to involve myself in music in various was, despite never being a ‘proper musician’, you know, like someone who plays a guitar or piano etc. Over a very long time frame I’ve found myself around music makers that I share common interest with, be that Dub, Hip Hop, weird noises etc. It’s funny, I now know some pretty serious players within those genres and count as few as good friends. It’s fucking mental to be honest. I’ve ticked off a number of childhood heroes, probably people you don’t know, some you would’ve definitely heard on radio but wouldn’t know their names.
I like to think I’m quite good at what I do but the confidence thing is still difficult. Had I moved to London in my youth I could've earned a lot more money, especially in the 90s when there was actually a functioning music industry but I know I can’t deal with that level of hectic so I’ve remained in small places by the sea both in the UK and abroad.
I’ve been working on an album for the best part of a year and have 4 tracks I feel happy with, at least I feel they’re a good representation of my abilities and I’ve been very lucky to have a world class player contribute bass on a couple of tracks. I don’t share the talents of my compardres but as one well known musician I toured with said to me, “I know you’re for the band”. A simple statement but that’s what mattered to him. He liked that I gave a shit about how they sounded, despite beating myself up because I often felt I was fucking their sound up big time (I didn’t let on, with the exception of one gig where EVERYTHING went wrong. I went straight to the dressing room after and flung myself at the mercy of the band apologising!).
After many years I’ve found my groove. Now I’m on this protocol called Nostr. It’s a strange place. It’s very niche, made up of money obsessed nutters. I share some of their beliefs but not all. It’s very American (is anywhere online not?) but it’s cool. I’m finding myself there more and more. I quit all major platforms in 2019. I’d learned too much nasty shit to contribute to making the companies richer. It’s weird, many people don’t seem to realise, you can stop using these platforms and they disappear. That’s the only thing giving these people power. Maybe people enjoy being milked for data? Do cows like having their teets clamped for milking? I’ve never got an answer from one…
Prior to that I found some weird internet money thing which is also becoming more popular, even the President of the USA has some (I think, he also has some other funny tokens and appears to be scamming people big time, yet people still really dig him for some reason).
This funny money has given me something I’ve not really had before, at least since I was maybe 10. A sense of security. It’s remarkable how much more mentally stable it can make you. When I lost my last living place (usual landlord BS) I moved in with my now wife and built a shed, filled it with noise making stuff. That wouldn’t have been possible without my anger towards the banks and how our governments gave them a free pass after they fucked us all. Some deep shit happened but that’s a whole other story. This thing internet money seems to be catching on...
Now I watch higher status folks stake their claim on the world. I try to zone them out as best I can, at least when they’re telling me how successful they are for reasons and playing their status games online. I’m much more interested in learning, mostly via audio, I’ve spent more hours listening to people I disagree with online than I can keep track of. I learn what I can from them and do my best to disregard the noise and try to maintain an awareness of my biases.
I don’t want to agree with everyone here. The moment I do, I know I’m doing something wrong.
They’ll be someone reading this, maybe you, thinking this is utter cringe. Fair enough, I’m not here for you, I’m looking for cool noise makers and weird people to hang with. Clearly this is self indulgent bollocks but fuck it, I’ll put it on this Nostr thing anyway.
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-28 09:05:13
The Millennial generation stands at a unique crossroads in history. Born into a world where traditional systems of economic and social power were firmly entrenched, they have matured in an era where those very systems are showing cracks. Nowhere is this more evident than in the rise of Bitcoin—a financial and cultural phenomenon that reflects not only technological progress but also the profound sociopsychological struggles of a generation attempting to wrest autonomy from the aging custodians of power.
### **Prolonged Adolescence and the Deferred Quest for Autonomy**
Millennials, often caricatured as perpetual adolescents, have endured an extended transition into adulthood. Saddled with unprecedented student debt, stagnant wages, and skyrocketing living costs, this generation has been systematically delayed in achieving the milestones traditionally associated with maturity—home ownership, financial independence, and generational leadership. Their prolonged adolescence was not born of laziness or indulgence but of structural barriers, many of which were crafted and perpetuated by the Baby Boomer generation.
Bitcoin represents a symbolic and literal breaking away from these constraints. The decentralized cryptocurrency is, in essence, a rejection of the financial institutions that Millennials perceive as oppressive. It offers an alternative to a system that has kept them financially infantilized, tethered to debt, and locked out of wealth-building opportunities. Embracing Bitcoin is not merely an economic act—it is a psychological declaration of independence.
### **The Boomer Legacy and the Daunting Task of Succession**
The Baby Boomers, who rose to dominance in an era of postwar economic growth, have remained the gatekeepers of wealth and power well into their senior years. This has created an intergenerational bottleneck: Millennials find themselves poised to inherit a world that is increasingly unsustainable, while also confronting the inertia of a generation reluctant to relinquish control. The sociopsychological impact of this dynamic is profound. For Millennials, the act of "growing up" has become synonymous with the Herculean task of dismantling or reforming entrenched systems.
Bitcoin’s narrative of decentralization, transparency, and individual sovereignty resonates deeply with Millennials because it offers a vision of empowerment. It provides a means of bypassing the gatekeepers—of creating value and financial freedom outside the confines of legacy institutions. Psychologically, this represents a vital step in the developmental journey: the move from dependency to self-reliance, from frustration to agency.
### **Weaning from the Teat: Financial and Emotional Independence**
The metaphor of weaning is particularly apt for understanding the Millennial relationship with Bitcoin and the broader financial landscape. For much of their lives, Millennials have been financially dependent—on parents, on government programs, on an economic system that rewards conformity and punishes risk. Bitcoin is the ultimate tool for "weaning" this generation off the teat of dependency. It demands financial literacy, discipline, and a willingness to embrace uncertainty—all hallmarks of psychological maturity.
However, this journey is not without its challenges. The volatility of cryptocurrency markets mirrors the emotional turbulence of late adulthood, where the quest for independence often involves trial, error, and occasional failure. Millennials are learning, through Bitcoin, the hard truths of self-governance: that freedom is inseparable from responsibility, and that control cannot be wrested from others without first mastering oneself.
### **The Psychology of Late Adulthood in a Transitional World**
Late adulthood, for Millennials, is marked by a dual psychological burden: the need to create a new world while still living in the shadow of the old. This is not merely a financial or technological challenge—it is a deeply existential one. Bitcoin, as both a tool and a symbol, encapsulates the struggle to bridge these worlds. It offers hope, but it also demands courage.
The generational shift from Boomers to Millennials is not just a passing of the torch; it is a seismic cultural shift. Millennials are redefining the very meaning of adulthood in the 21st century, and Bitcoin is a cornerstone of this redefinition. By rejecting the centralized systems of their predecessors, they are building a future that prioritizes autonomy, equity, and resilience.
### **Conclusion: Bitcoin as the Rite of Passage**
In clinical terms, rites of passage are critical for psychological growth. They mark the transition from one stage of life to another, providing both challenge and transformation. For Millennials, Bitcoin is not just a financial instrument; it is a rite of passage. It is the means by which they assert their adulthood, reclaim their autonomy, and begin to dismantle the structures that have held them back.
In the broader context of human development, the rise of Bitcoin may be seen as a pivotal moment in the collective psyche—a moment when a generation, long delayed in its coming-of-age, finally steps into its power. The journey is fraught with uncertainty, but it is also rich with possibility. And as with all rites of passage, the true transformation lies not in the destination but in the courage to undertake the journey.
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-01-28 08:19:40
TASK: Provide three solutions to one of the problems (non-technical) observed during the UX audit in Kenya.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ht9cy4ZOUw
> This call was after the Bitcoin UX Bootcamp which was held in Africa at the ABC conference in 2024. 10 UX designers were selected and completed a 2 day bootcamp as well as a pre-learning phase. During the bootcamp itself they were each project leads for an open-source African bitcoin wallet. They did a UX analysis and usability testing of the wallet to understand how the user experience could be improved. Now after understanding the problem space this call was focussed on how to move from the problem space to the solution space in terms of design. A step by step process was outlined and shared with the participants.
We would greatly appreciate your feedback on these design solutions. Please feel free to share comments, suggestions, or point out any oversights in the comments below or directly on the following figma files (Figma account required, you can create a dummy one, no KYC required).
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PRODUCT: TANDO
TEAM MEMBERS: @thetimileyin. @Loïc Kassamoto
Figma Link: https://www.figma.com/design/LEbxbCBb2WnuneJAL5GFs7/Tando-UX-Audit?node-id=225-987&t=eePmVu0Fx8ibFaEm-4
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PRODUCT: BITSACCO
TEAM MEMBERS: @afolabioluwatobiloba. @Osatuyi
Figma link: https://www.figma.com/design/LYxCZLbq17vxbPNU9FTZ6d/UX-Bootcamp-group-file-(BITSACCO)?node-id=60-61&t=IEnTauLGib3SHA7T-4
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We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you!
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/867378
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-01-28 02:36:34
**About the role**
In this role, you will work on the product design of umbrelOS, some of our umbrelOS apps, and the umbrel.com website.
**What are you looking for in candidates?**
Talent, passion, genuine love for your craft, and the desire to do meaningful work. What we’re not looking for: credentials and degrees. When you really love what you do, work feels like play. And when work feels like play, you become the best at it. That’s what we’re looking for.
**We hope you:**
- Like to spend your days staring at artboards in Figma
- Are obsessed with creating delightful micro-interactions and animations
- Are willing to throw away ideas if they're not great, and optimistic enough to keep hunting for new ones
- Care about the details, maybe a bit too much (a pixel off ruins your sleep)
- Are excited to collaborate with everyone on the team: engineers, customer facing folks, etc—you believe inspiration can come from anywhere
- Have good judgement of when to ship
- Like to level up your design skills continually
- Put yourselves in the shoes of our users to craft a great experience
- Enjoy being a generalist and are not tied down to a specific design, trend, or tools
**Benefits**
- 🚑 Health insurance
- 💻 New work equipment
- 🌎 Work from anywhere in the world
- 💆♀️ Complete autonomy at work
- 📚 Learning and development stipend
- 🏝 Minimum 2-weeks of paid time off
- ❤️ Most importantly — doing meaningful work that can change the world
Apply at https://app.withrapha.com/job/692
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/867248
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@ 99a07115:0f0df457
2025-01-28 01:09:24
Mrow.
I hesitate to muddy up what seems to be more of an underground news feed with my own silly content, but if there's an appetite for my nonsense then maybe I'll keep it up.I've been on a whirlwind tour through bitcoin culture for the past few days. I haven't really been able to shut up on Nostr about how much running a node changed the game for me.
## **My node made me understand the Blocksize War**
It's probably no surprise to this audience, but the Blocksize War didn't really register to me as something of importance until I got to syncing my node. It took well over a week for me to get through the whole blockchain. That time frame feels either painfully long or, considering bitcoin's growing popularity, astonishingly quick. Something like 700GB of data. That's it. It's so crazy to me I still want to just grab strangers IRL and be like, "CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S ONLY 700GB".
Kind of fun checking up throughout the process and seeing where in "Blocktime" my node was, then checking mempools.space to see exactly when that was.
![](https://m.stacker.news/74980)
## **Bitcoin is a store of value... until you reach Nostr**
Yeah look I'm still too green to open public channels on my node, too small of a fish to toss around the kind of liquidity I'm guessing big noderunners are playing with, and I'm keeping most of the sats that enter my gravitational field.
Still, everything about accumulating bitcoin was somewhat desperate and even daunting up until I reached 100% sync with the blockchain. As soon as I hopped on Nostr and got to zapping it really shifted. Suddenly, there's a small stash of sats that I'm using to engage with this community, to support others or give them a little digital nod. I really couldn't connect with the platform or even considered layer 2 much at all until I had skin in the game. Only a full node+lightning node and Nostr, along with the interconnected platforms/utilities that many of you have been building, really could bring me out of my trance of layer 1 sat stacking. So thank you to those that have done such excellent work, it's incredible stuff.
## **Screw Elite Dangerous, I'll just try to be a halfway decent Lightning noderunner**
Was considering one of those crazy detailed space sims to give my brain some exercise but... then I found Amboss and realized I can made my head hurt just with layer 2's. I'm definitely not ready for the big leagues. But for now, a few private channels feels great while I read up over the next few weeks on DarthCoin's outstanding documentation.
Speaking of, are there LSP guilds like the Fuel Rats? That'd be fun. "We have Liquidity. You don't."
![](https://m.stacker.news/74984)
That is all for now.
Chau chau, meow meow.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/867208
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-27 21:33:11
Gather ‘round, corporate overlords, bloated bureaucracies, and self-appointed tech deities. @DamageBDD is here to show you what happens when your castles of sand face a tsunami of irrefutable logic. Your empire of spaghetti code and buzzword bingo won't hold against the relentless precision of code as truth.
Let’s set the stage. For years, you've been huddling in glass towers, touting innovation while running on fumes of mediocrity. Your agile "transformations"? A PowerPoint deck. Your tech stack? A monument to vendor lock-in and weekend duct tape. And let’s not forget the compliance theater, where fake audits masquerade as accountability. Enter DamageBDD, where logic doesn’t lie, blockchain doesn’t forget, and BS dies a swift death.
Code Is the Law (But Better)
You’ve heard it before: "Code is law." But we’re not here for slogans—we’re here for receipts. DamageBDD doesn’t trust your claims of success; it verifies them on-chain. Deliver your milestones or don’t—there’s no fudging it here. Your failed builds and broken promises are exposed in broad daylight, immutable as your shame.
BDD: The Guillotine of Bad Engineering
Oh, how the giants hate being held accountable. They thrive on opacity, on a system where results are obscured by layers of corporate doublespeak. DamageBDD flips the table: if it can be defined, it can be verified. That MVP you promised? We’ll test it. That sprint you boasted about? We’ll see it on-chain. In this world, the only thing that ships is the truth. Everything else is noise.
"Move Fast and Break Things"? Nah, Try Building Things That Last
Let’s talk about your cult of "disruption," where moving fast and breaking things conveniently excludes fixing them. DamageBDD doesn’t move fast—it moves right. Every behavior-driven test is a brick in a foundation that lasts, unlike your latest "pivot" designed to dazzle VCs while hiding the rot underneath.
Cypherpunk Cynicism, Powered by Bitcoin
Here’s where we really shine. While you’re busy worshiping at the altar of fiat, we’re running Damage Token on Bitcoin and Aeternity—systems you can’t co-opt, corrupt, or inflate away. Your centralized control schemes crumble when faced with a network that doesn’t care about your boardroom games. DamageBDD doesn’t just bypass gatekeepers; it renders them obsolete.
The Era of Verifiable Integrity
You’ve built a world where accountability is optional and profits trump principles. DamageBDD brings receipts to the revolution. Imagine a world where every claim you make is tested, verified, and recorded immutably. No more hiding behind marketing fluff or burying failures in red tape. DamageBDD strips away the facade and says, "Let’s see what you’re really made of."
We’re Not Here to Compete. We’re Here to Outlast.
You can’t kill an idea whose time has come. DamageBDD is more than a tool—it’s a movement, a manifesto in code. While you scramble to protect your crumbling monopolies, we’re building something that doesn’t need your approval, your funding, or your permission. DamageBDD will humble you not with arrogance, but with truth, written in lines of immutable logic that your PR spin can’t erase.
So, keep clinging to your illusions of control. DamageBDD is patient. It’s inevitable. And when the dust settles, your legacy will be nothing more than a footnote in a system designed to be better, faster, and ungovernable by the likes of you.
You’ve been warned. Verification > Authority. Always.
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2025-01-27 20:54:45
Today marks one month since I took over managing the ~econ territory.
I've been very happy with our post quality and quantity: ~econ ranked 7th in number of posts, 5th in number of comments, 4th in stacking and spending (how are those different?).
## The top 3 posts by zaprank were
1. [The Pleb Economist #2: Politics is Provably Hard](https://stacker.news/items/849906/r/Undisciplined) by @SimpleStacker
2. [MONEY CLASS OF THE DAY: Wealth, Bitcoin, and A Monetary System Enriching Us](https://stacker.news/items/839329/r/Undisciplined) by @denlillaapan
3. [Is Bitcoin telling us something about the broader market/economy?](https://stacker.news/items/830036/r/Undisciplined) by @grayruby
## Revenue
Revenue has been up, since reducing the posting fee. That means we could reduce it further. If there's no objection, I'll lower it to 54 sats.
Over the past month, ~econ made about 75k. The previous month ~econ brought in about 47k.
## Owner's Pledge
Since we are running a profit, I'd like to consider some options for making good on the pledge to do right by those who helped support ~econ before it was profitable. A few options come to mind, but I'm open to others:
1. Treat those donations as profit shares: i.e. if you donated 10k, I'll give you 10/450 of the territory profit at the end of the year
2. Fund some sort of contest with them
3. Simple refund taken out of end of year profits
4. Donate the sats to a charity of your choice, on your behalf
## Feedback
Let me know what you thought of the past month in ~econ.
Are there any particular changes you'd like to see going forward?
Is there anything I should be pushing k00b and ek for?
Keep stackin', stackers.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/866986
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@ 5579d5c0:db104ded
2025-01-27 19:49:52
*"Chris, what do you tell your clients to do?"*
This is a question I get asked regularly, and the answer is not simple.
The truth is, every person’s health journey is unique.
There are no 'one size fits all' solutions, no rigid plans that guarantee results for everyone.
That’s why, as a health coach, my role isn’t to hand out answers or impose rules. It’s to guide you toward uncovering your own.
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### Your health, your truth
Bruce Lee was right, you already hold the answers to your health challenges.
Your body is constantly giving you signals about what works and what doesn’t.
My role is to help you listen to those signals to cut through the noise of diets, trends, and quick fixes.
Together we focus on what aligns with your unique biology and lifestyle.
This isn’t about creating a rigid plan or forcing you into a pre-made program.
It’s about asking the right questions, giving you tools to explore, and helping you build the confidence to make decisions that work for you.
Health is deeply personal, and lasting change comes from understanding yourself.
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<img src="https://blossom.primal.net/dc5716d142f45e30573e24cce65e006f0ad7c1fb4f311e6df1faaafada02d514.jpg">
![](https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4E12AQGYfGFX3B9Gqg/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232/0/1738006600962?e=1743638400&v=beta&t=gmFTZuj1TIraiDqB67O3zWrfH1M4EPAqITuna4qhzao)*Rigid oatmeal diet plan.*
### A coach who adapts to you
One of the most important aspects of my approach is meeting you where you are.
Your life, your habits, and your why are the foundation.
Together, we adapt strategies to fit your needs.
Health coaching isn’t about me telling you what to do.
It’s about empowering you to take ownership of your journey.
Sometimes that means learning to tune out the latest biohacking tool or Instagram diet trend, I'm looking at you 'Oatmeal diet for weight loss'.
Sometimes it means starting small, with manageable steps that build momentum.
Whatever it looks like, my focus is on helping you create sustainable habits that work for life, not just for the next few weeks.
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<img src="https://blossom.primal.net/a11c0b588ea7ed2d9929e6e39d575f6acced91d7801067bb753a7b01d6c7a1f6.webp">
![](https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4E12AQHQJOYE4zRfqQ/article-inline_image-shrink_1000_1488/article-inline_image-shrink_1000_1488/0/1738006602496?e=1743638400&v=beta&t=gWBR_RlYoOrrlhL_rkS0j_PLO3jL5Ivb_LbWc2teRoU)*Health information overload.*
### Protecting you from the noise
The world of health advice is noisy.
There’s always a new diet, a miracle supplement, or a "hack" promising results.
But more information doesn’t always mean better decisions, it often leads to overwhelm.
My role as your coach is to help you tune out the noise.
Together, we’ll focus on the basics that always work:
- Sunlight
- Circadian alignment
- Eating real nutrient dense local and seasonal food
- Moving regularly
- Targeted training
- Sleeping well
- Dealing with stress in the right way
You don’t need the latest trends, you need a clear path that’s grounded in what’s proven and tailored to you.
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### Exploring, not imposing
The beauty of health coaching is that it’s not about giving you a checklist or medical guideline telling you "do this, not that."
It’s about exploration. What makes you feel your best? What habits energise you? What changes feel sustainable?
Together, we experiment, reflect, and adjust.
This process isn’t about finding the "right" way, it’s about finding **your** way.
I’m here to guide, support, and challenge you, but ultimately, the answers come from within.
As a coach, I see your potential even when you don’t. My job is to help you see it too.
Health isn’t a destination, it’s a journey. And the most powerful changes happen when you take ownership of that journey.
You already hold the answers. I just help you uncover them.
\- Chris
**If you're ready to explore your potential, let’s talk.**
**Click [https://calendly.com/hello-chrispatrick](https://calendly.com/hello-chrispatrick) to book a free discovery call with me.**
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@ 77110427:f621e11c
2025-01-27 18:40:44
All credit to Guns Magazine. Read the full issue here ⬇️
[May 1957 PDF](https://gunsmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/G0557.pdf)
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@ c7e300eb:e94ebe38
2025-01-27 17:44:53
How many people have you successfully orange-pilled? What's your success rate? I'm going to guess it's way worse than you wish it was. I'd like to share 3 different stories from people I've talked to about Bitcoin and the varying degrees of "success" in each of them. Maybe you can relate to one (or all) of them...\
\
**Bob (Person 1)**
This first person we will call Bob. Ironically, Bob was stacking sats long before I ever took an interest in Bitcoin. He's a pretty financially savvy person, loves history, and is a bit of a prepper. Bob views Bitcoin as a nice-to-have and certainly understands the NGU math that comes with a fixed supply asset and money printing; unfortunately, that's largely where his interest ends. He's not stacking anymore and doesn't seem moved to ever resume, despite his understanding of how fragile our financial system is. If/when hyper-bitcoinization happens, he's "got enough". \
\
I've been able to get him out of shitcoins entirely and he seems content hodling, which is a pretty big win in my book. At the same time, it can be disheartening to see someone sitting near the edge of the rabbit hole and parking the bus right there...\
\
**Alice (Person 2)**
Person 2 will be Alice. This person is much more motivated by social topics than economical ones, which always made me approach our Bitcoin conversations in a unique way. She inspired me to see through a different lens than I was normally comfortable with, which ultimately expanded my own interest in how Bitcoin, both as a money and a network, could positively impact people all over the world.
Alice, in my observation, grew to appreciate the way I saw Bitcoin. She understood the Cantillon Effect, fractional reserve lending, why censorship resistance is important, etc. Hell, she even managed to (sorta) orange-pill someone else! She was effectively as orange-pilled as one could get *without actually owning sats.* \
\
Through our many talks about money and personal finance, she greatly leveled up her game compared to when we first met. She now uses budgeting software, has a high-yield savings account, an investment account, and is building credit. For some reason though, she never got the desire to start stacking sats...
\
**Mary (Person 3)**
Mary is the least financially-literate of our 3 persons of interest. Just not wired that way at all. She's never had dedicated savings or tracked her spending. Getting her to set up direct deposit at her place of employment was a daunting task. \
\
Saving and investing have never been part of her vocabulary either. A few days ago, however, she asked if I could help her begin this process. For someone taking that first big step, I felt like stacking sats would be a bit daunting. We talked about automatically sending X% to a high-yield savings account. When we got to "investing" though, something interesting happened: she said she would rather start buying Bitcoin because "nobody can take it from me, right?" This was fascinating to me, as I had never heard a normal person express concerns about a bank actually not having their money (despite how many people I have told this to, including Alice and Bob). We agreed on the same X% into Bitcoin as into her HYS. Starting with her next paycheck, *Mary will officially begin stacking sats*.
If I had to make a chart of all the people in my life and rate how likely they'd be to adopt Bitcoin, Mary would be near the bottom. After so many failed attempts, I still don't quite understand how this specific case ended up being my first success in getting someone to enter the rabbit hole. We'll see how far she ends up going, but I am committed to helping her with every step.
**Conclusion**
So, what have I taken away from these 3 example cases? For starters, I learned that orange-pilling can take more than one form: Bob got rid of shitcoins and committed to hodling, but won't stack any more; Alice groks the problems Bitcoin will fix, but won't stack at all; Mary hardly even knows about Bitcoin, yet she understands the importance of having control over her own savings enough to take the leap. Each one of these examples has helped me refine my approach to orange-pilling, while also teaching me that it is no science. It's as much a choice and a willingness on their end as it is how you approach the conversation. You cannot force someone to take the pill or jump down the hole. Just stay humble and keep stacking sats. Cheers!
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@ 378562cd:a6fc6773
2025-01-27 15:32:25
In the ever-evolving cryptocurrency space, few assets have attracted as much attention—and controversy—as XRP. Marketed as a tool for revolutionizing cross-border payments, XRP has been at the center of debates about its legitimacy, legal entanglements, and centralization. In contrast, Bitcoin remains the gold standard of decentralization, embodying the original ideals of cryptocurrency as a secure, censorship-resistant, and community-driven digital asset.
#### **The Ripple-SEC Legal Battle: A Dark Cloud Over XRP**
XRP's legal troubles began in December 2020 when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs, alleging the company had conducted an unregistered securities offering. The lawsuit hinged on whether XRP, the token Ripple uses for its cross-border payment solutions, qualifies as a security under U.S. law.
Ripple Labs and its executives, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse, argued that XRP should not be classified as a security. They claimed it was a digital currency akin to Bitcoin or Ethereum, which the SEC had already deemed non-securities. Despite Ripple scoring partial victories in court—such as a judge's ruling that XRP sales to retail investors did not constitute securities transactions—the company was ordered to pay a $125 million fine. While Ripple touted the outcome as a victory, the SEC’s ongoing appeal means uncertainty lingers over XRP's regulatory future.
These legal uncertainties have had significant implications for XRP’s adoption. After the lawsuit, major U.S. exchanges delisted XRP, temporarily causing its price to plummet. Although some platforms have since reintroduced XRP trading, its reputation remains tarnished in some circles.
#### **Centralization Concerns: Is XRP Truly a Cryptocurrency?**
A key critique of XRP lies in its centralized structure. Unlike Bitcoin’s decentralized proof-of-work (PoW) system, which relies on a distributed network of miners to validate transactions, XRP operates on a consensus protocol managed by a limited number of validators. This has led to accusations that Ripple Labs wields too much control over the network, undermining the core principle of decentralization that defines cryptocurrencies.
Adding to these concerns is Ripple Labs’ significant ownership of XRP tokens. Ripple initially held 80 billion of the 100 billion XRP tokens ever created, and as of 2024, it still holds a substantial portion in escrow. Critics argue that this concentration of ownership allows Ripple to manipulate XRP’s price and limits the asset’s independence.
#### **Bitcoin: The Decentralized Gold Standard**
In stark contrast to XRP, Bitcoin remains the archetype of decentralization. Introduced in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin operates on a PoW system that ensures no single entity can control the network. Its open-source code, coupled with a vast network of miners and nodes distributed globally, makes Bitcoin nearly immune to censorship and manipulation.
Bitcoin's decentralized nature is a cornerstone of its value. Unlike XRP, which is closely tied to Ripple Labs and its business interests, Bitcoin is not controlled by any organization or individual. This decentralization ensures transparency, security, and trust among its users, reinforcing its status as a digital alternative to gold.
Moreover, Bitcoin’s capped supply of 21 million coins enhances its appeal as a store of value. In a world where inflation and monetary policy can erode the value of fiat currencies, Bitcoin’s scarcity offers a hedge against economic uncertainty.
#### **Adoption and Market Perception: Bitcoin vs. XRP**
Despite its controversies, XRP has gained traction among financial institutions for its speed and low transaction costs in cross-border payments. Ripple’s partnerships with major banks and remittance providers have bolstered its utility, even as skepticism around its centralization persists.
Bitcoin, on the other hand, has achieved mainstream acceptance as both an investment asset and a medium of exchange. From institutional investors adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets to countries like El Salvador adopting it as legal tender, Bitcoin's adoption is steadily growing. Its resilience in the face of regulatory scrutiny and market volatility further cements its position as the most trusted cryptocurrency.
#### **What XRP's Journey Teaches Us About Cryptocurrency Values**
The contrasting narratives of XRP and Bitcoin highlight a fundamental tension in the cryptocurrency world: the trade-off between utility and decentralization. While XRP offers practical solutions for specific use cases, its centralized nature and reliance on Ripple Labs compromise its alignment with the ideals of cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin, by comparison, stays true to the vision of a decentralized financial system free from intermediaries. Its robust network, transparency, and immutability make it not just a cryptocurrency but a symbol of financial freedom.
#### **Conclusion: Bitcoin’s Enduring Legacy**
As the legal and market drama around XRP continues to unfold, one thing remains clear: decentralization is at the heart of what makes cryptocurrencies revolutionary. Bitcoin exemplifies this ideal, serving as a reliable store of value and a hedge against centralized control. While XRP may have its place in specific financial ecosystems, it cannot claim to uphold the principles that Bitcoin has come to represent.
For investors and enthusiasts alike, understanding these differences is crucial. In a rapidly evolving market, Bitcoin’s true value lies not just in its price but in its unwavering commitment to decentralization—a principle that defines the future of financial freedom.
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2025-01-27 15:30:28
Here are today's picks using my proprietary betting strategy at [Freebitcoin](https://freebitco.in/?r=51325722). For details about what Risk Balanced Odds Arbitrage is and why it works see https://stacker.news/items/342765/r/Undisciplined.
For a hypothetical 1k-ish wager on each match, distribute your sats as follows:
| Outcome 1 | Outcome 2 | Outcome 3 | Bet 1 | Bet 2 | Bet 3 |
|--------------|-------------|--------------|-------|-------|-------|
| Roma| Napoli| Draw | 323| 407| 289|
| Juventus| Empoli| Draw | 727| 100| 208|
| AC Milan| Inter Milan| Draw | 244| 489| 278|
| Osasuna| Real Sociedad| Draw | 308| 400| 323|
| Getafe| Sevilla| Draw | 400| 293| 333|
| Espanyol| Real Madrid| Draw | 105| 733| 190|
| Barcelona| Alaves| Draw | 818| 77| 145|
| Atletico Madrid| Mallorca| Draw | 714| 100| 217|
| Union Berlin| RB Leipzig| Draw | 313| 417| 278|
| Heidenheim| Dortmund| Draw | 244| 542| 250|
| FC Bayern| Holstein Kiel| Draw | 941| 20| 53|
The most recently completed two rounds of RBOA earned 100k on 102k bet, so this was a slightly down week. One note about that, though, is that I didn't get those in as early as normal.
I still haven't precisely identified where the threshold is, but it might be worth skipping any of these with a "time weight multiplier" lower than 90.
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A note of caution about Freebitcoin: they recorded the wrong outcome for last week's Bills vs Ravens game and as of yet have not corrected it. I recall one other instance of something similar happening, so proceed with caution.
This RBOA strategy is largely immune from that problem, but be aware of it when just betting on one outcome.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/866672
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@ 6bae33c8:607272e8
2025-01-27 14:56:31
I was rooting for the Eagles in the NFC because I want Saquon Barkley to win Super Bowl MVP, and on the first play from scrimmage he took a 60-yard run to the house. Unfortunately he got banged up on the play and was used sparingly for the rest of the game, but no matter. Another 118 yards and three TDs later, he’s got his chance in the Super Bowl.
The Killer Redskins are pretty good — they don’t stop coming at you, and Jayden Daniels should be a star for the next decade. But three lost fumbles destroyed any hopes they had. Fumbles and penalties are the worst part of the NFL — like getting Sorry’ed in the game of Sorry, they reverse whatever is happening on the field seismically.
- The KRs are close. They could use an offensive line upgrade, maybe one more pass rusher and another explosive skill player, but with Daniels around, they’ll be contenders again.
- Terry McLaurin didn’t have a big role, but he showed how fast and explosive he is on the 36-yard TD catch and run. He’s also big (210 lbs) for a speed receiver, but turns 30 in September.
- Jalen Hurts made some nice downfield throws to A.J. Brown which is a good sign. If the Eagles are going to beat the Chiefs, they’ll need to make some plays in the passing game.
- Jake Elliott missed a long FG and has been shaky all year. People don’t care about kickers, but I wouldn’t want to trust him with the game on the line.
- In both games there were penalties on a TD that resulted in teams opting for the 1-yard 2-point conversion, and both failed. The Bills even took a successful PAT off the board.
- I know there was controversy on the Chiefs’ fourth quarter. 4th-down stop, down 1 (and also the spot on the preceding 3rd-down play that made it 4th down.) But the Chiefs still had to drive for the touchdown and subsequent FG after the Bills tied it, stop them on defense one more time and then convert that last third down to seal it. In other words, it looked like two bad spots, but even if that was “cheating,” the game was won on the field. The Chiefs also lost a fumble on a botched snap, and the Bills recovered all of theirs.
- Kareem Hunt is such a tough runner, he’s basically a healthy Isiah Pacheco at this point. Pacheco himself doesn’t look 100 percent.
- Travis Kelce had a surprisingly minor role, but Xavier Worthy had a good game, and Patrick Mahomes spread the ball around. It was almost as if they had played it vanilla on purpose in earlier weeks and broke out a more aggressive passing game when they needed it.
- Mahomes will now have appeared in five of the last six Super Bowls, with only Joe Burrow and the Bengals interrupting his streak. If he wins a fourth this year, he’ll have a chance to do the unthinkable which is to catch Tom Brady’s seven. Three more is still a lot though, and that’s only IF he wins against the Eagles.
- Josh Allen played well on the road against one of the league’s best defenses. The Bills offense wasn’t as efficient as Buffalo’s, though, and they’re really missing a go-to playmaking receiver. Amari Cooper never seemed to integrate fully into the offense.
- The AFC is loaded with QB talent that will never see a Super Bowl so long as Andy Reid and Mahomes are in the league. Allen, Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Burrow (again) or maybe C.J. Stroud will break through one of these years, but it’s likely at least two of them won’t.
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@ eee391ee:8d0b97c2
2025-01-27 14:55:16
## Amber 3.2.0
- Fix relay connection when starting the service
- Added profile picture in the incoming requests screen when using a large screen device
- Added more event kinds translations
- Added a log with the bunker request response
- Use the relay from the request to send the response when no app is found
Download it with [zap.store]( https://zapstore.dev/download), [Obtainium]( https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium), [f-droid]( https://f-droid.org/packages/com.greenart7c3.nostrsigner) or download it directly in the [releases page]( https://github.com/greenart7c3/Amber/releases/tag/v3.2.0)
If you like my work consider making a [donation]( https://greenart7c3.com)
## Verifying the release
In order to verify the release, you'll need to have `gpg` or `gpg2` installed on your system. Once you've obtained a copy (and hopefully verified that as well), you'll first need to import the keys that have signed this release if you haven't done so already:
``` bash
gpg --keyserver hkps://keys.openpgp.org --recv-keys 44F0AAEB77F373747E3D5444885822EED3A26A6D
```
Once you have his PGP key you can verify the release (assuming `manifest-v3.2.0.txt` and `manifest-v3.2.0.txt.sig` are in the current directory) with:
``` bash
gpg --verify manifest-v3.2.0.txt.sig manifest-v3.2.0.txt
```
You should see the following if the verification was successful:
``` bash
gpg: Signature made Fri 13 Sep 2024 08:06:52 AM -03
gpg: using RSA key 44F0AAEB77F373747E3D5444885822EED3A26A6D
gpg: Good signature from "greenart7c3 <greenart7c3@proton.me>"
```
That will verify the signature on the main manifest page which ensures integrity and authenticity of the binaries you've downloaded locally. Next, depending on your operating system you should then re-calculate the sha256 sum of the binary, and compare that with the following hashes:
``` bash
cat manifest-v3.2.0.txt
```
One can use the `shasum -a 256 <file name here>` tool in order to re-compute the `sha256` hash of the target binary for your operating system. The produced hash should be compared with the hashes listed above and they should match exactly.
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@ da0b9bc3:4e30a4a9
2025-01-27 14:32:50
Hello Stackers!
It's Monday so we're back doing "Meta Music Mondays" 😉.
From before the territory existed there was just one post a week in a ~meta take over. Now each month we have a different theme and bring music from that theme.
This month it's New Year New Artists! Bringing you small time artists with great music. Artists without some huge record label or massive following. Let's find those hidden little gems.
This week, may I present to you, Belle Sisoski and her cover of "Legends Never Die"
https://youtu.be/VMIL1YbUQrI?si=kR2YLib5x3qLEn8A
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/866591
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@ 54286b98:3debc100
2025-01-27 14:30:18
> Looking back on that time, I now see clearly that my faith--my only real faith--that which apart from my animal instincts gave impulse to my life --was a belief in perfecting myself. But in what this perfecting consisted and what its object was, I could not have said. I tried to perfect myself mentally--I studied everything I could, anything life threw in my way; I tried to perfect my will, I drew up rules I tried to follow; I perfected myself physically, cultivating my strength and agility by all sorts of exercises, and accustoming myself to endurance and patience by all kinds of privations. And all this I considered to be the pursuit of perfection. — **Leo Tolstoy, A Confession**
It seems to be a good trait, perfecting sounds and looks good. Why would you not want to improve yourself? You should!
In his book ***A Confession***, Tolstoy starts the first chapter by laying down one of the main Christian principles: we cannot do enough work to achieve salvation, nor can we buy our way into it.
We may strive to be perfect and solve things in our own strength, but we may fail miserably. Christ bought our way in, and the only way to claim that ticket is by surrendering our strength and working in His. Striving to be perfect in our own strength is not different from living by the law (this refers to the Law given to the Jewish people versus living by faith alone).
> 10 For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11 Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.— **Galatians 3: 10-11**
Trying to be good and do good works is an excellent attitude, but we can only achieve this by walking in His footsteps. Moreover, I think and believe that the inner call to be perfect may exist within us simply to reveal our incapability of such an accomplishment.
> For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.— **Romans 3:20**
Of course, faith alone is not proof either, but it’s a start. If we are given the gift of believing in Christ, what we do with that belief is shown through the fruits of the works we do.
> 14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good\[a\] is that? 17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
> 18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! 20 Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; 23 and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God. 24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. **James 2:14-24**
Until the next one,
J
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@ a012dc82:6458a70d
2025-01-27 12:51:47
In the contemporary financial world, Cathie Wood, the founder of ARK Invest, stands out for her innovative investment approaches. Recently, Wood has focused on Bitcoin (BTC), highlighting its potential as a hedge against both inflationary and deflationary economic conditions. This article delves into Wood's perspective, exploring Bitcoin's evolving role in the global financial landscape. We examine its multifaceted nature, not just as a digital currency, but as a strategic asset capable of navigating the complex dynamics of the modern economy. Wood's insights offer a nuanced understanding of Bitcoin's potential in offering stability amidst economic uncertainties.
**Table Of Content**
- Bitcoin's Hedge Potential
- Decentralization: A Key Advantage
- The Banking Crisis and Bitcoin
- Bitcoin vs. Gold
- Institutional Involvement
- Conclusion
- FAQs
**Bitcoin's Hedge Potential**
Cathie Wood's perspective on Bitcoin transcends its usual perception as a mere digital currency. She champions it as a dynamic tool against economic fluctuations, a quality rarely matched by traditional assets. In an era marked by economic instability, Bitcoin stands as a beacon of potential stability. This is particularly notable in its capacity to act as a hedge during inflationary periods, where fiat currencies lose value, and deflationary periods, characterized by increased money value but decreased economic activity. This dual capability positions Bitcoin as a significant asset in diversified portfolios, resonating with Wood's innovative investment philosophy.
**Decentralization: A Key Advantage**
For Wood, Bitcoin's decentralization is a critical advantage. This aspect sets it apart from traditional banking systems, which often grapple with issues of transparency and central control. In Bitcoin's ecosystem, there is a clear absence of counterparty risk, thanks to its decentralized ledger and visible transactions. This transparency assures investors of a level of security and autonomy not found in conventional financial systems. In Wood's view, this decentralization is not just a technical feature but a foundational aspect that provides Bitcoin with a resilience and reliability, crucial in a world where financial systems are increasingly interconnected and vulnerable.
**The Banking Crisis and Bitcoin**
Reflecting on recent financial upheavals, such as the U.S. regional bank crisis and the FTX collapse, Wood sees these events as vindications of Bitcoin's stability and resilience. These crises underscored the inherent risks of centralized financial systems, revealing their fragility under stress. In contrast, Bitcoin demonstrated an impressive resilience, with its value surging during these tumultuous times. This reaction not only highlights Bitcoin's potential as a safe haven but also its capacity to serve as a barometer for the health of the broader financial system.
**Bitcoin vs. Gold**
While gold has traditionally been the go-to asset for hedge investments, Wood argues that Bitcoin has a distinct edge over it. Her preference for Bitcoin stems from its novelty and the increasing interest from younger investors and institutional players. Unlike gold, whose market and demand patterns are well-established, Bitcoin represents an emerging asset class with untapped potential. Wood believes that Bitcoin's journey is just beginning, and its full potential as a hedge asset is yet to be realized, making it a more attractive option for forward-looking investors.
**Institutional Involvement**
Wood's belief in Bitcoin's future is mirrored in ARK Invest's substantial investments in cryptocurrency-related ventures. These investments are not mere speculative plays; they represent a deep conviction in the long-term value of Bitcoin. ARK's pursuit of a spot Bitcoin ETF is a significant move, indicating a belief in the cryptocurrency's viability as a mainstream investment asset. This institutional backing by a leading investment firm not only legitimizes Bitcoin's role in the financial markets but also paves the way for more widespread adoption among traditional investors.
**Conclusion**
Cathie Wood's endorsement of Bitcoin is a compelling narrative in the evolving story of this digital asset. Her insights provide a valuable perspective on Bitcoin's role as a hedge against both inflation and deflation, highlighting its potential in the current economic climate. As we navigate through uncertain financial times, Wood's views offer a guidepost for investors looking to diversify and stabilize their portfolios with innovative assets like Bitcoin.
**FAQs**
**What is Cathie Wood's view on Bitcoin?**
Cathie Wood sees Bitcoin as a viable hedge against both inflation and deflation, highlighting its decentralized nature and resilience.
**Why does Wood prefer Bitcoin over traditional banking systems?**
Wood values Bitcoin's transparency and lack of counterparty risk, contrasting it with the opacity of traditional banking systems.
**How did the banking crisis impact Bitcoin's value?**
The U.S. regional bank crisis and the FTX collapse showed Bitcoin's stability, with its value increasing during these times.
**Why does Wood favor Bitcoin over gold?**
Wood believes Bitcoin has more potential for growth and is more appealing to younger investors and institutions compared to gold.
**What is ARK Invest's involvement in Bitcoin?**
ARK Invest holds significant stakes in cryptocurrency ventures and is pursuing a spot Bitcoin ETF, reflecting a strong belief in Bitcoin's future.
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@ b8851a06:9b120ba1
2025-01-27 11:58:53
## Trump's Blueprint for Gaza: The New Nakba
Trump’s offhand suggestion to “clean out” 1.5 million Palestinians from Gaza isn’t just reckless—it’s a thinly veiled blueprint for ethnic cleansing. The proposed forced displacement of millions isn't new; it’s the 21st-century sequel to the Nakba, designed to erase Palestine from the map.
## Gaza: The Systematic Machinery of Destruction
The assault on Gaza isn’t chaos—it’s coordinated demolition:
- 47,306+ killed – lives extinguished with impunity.
- 111,483 injured – survivors burdened with physical and psychological scars.
- 92% of homes destroyed – families displaced, memories shattered.
- 60% of infrastructure dismantled – society intentionally crippled.
This is more than war—it’s annihilation by design.
## A Second Nakba in Motion
The original Nakba (1948) was the template:
- 6 million refugees still barred from returning home.
- Generations of children growing up stateless, inheriting loss.
- Cultural heritage erased, lands stolen, and identities fractured.
Trump’s “solution” carries this legacy forward, pushing millions toward another endless exile.
## The Humanitarian Collapse
If enacted, the mass displacement would trigger a humanitarian apocalypse across the region:
- Healthcare systems overwhelmed in neighboring nations.
- Schools collapsing under the weight of refugee students.
- Economic and social infrastructures stretched beyond capacity.
This isn’t just a Palestinian crisis—it’s a global one.
## A Calculated Plan for Erasure
Make no mistake: the destruction of Gaza is deliberate. Israeli Finance Minister Avi Dichter’s chilling declaration of a "rolling Gaza Nakba" lays bare the intent: erase Gaza and its people from existence. The steps are cold, calculated, and systematic:
- Starvation as a weapon of war.
- Targeting hospitals to eliminate healthcare.
- Destroying water supplies to force displacement.
This isn’t collateral damage—it’s genocide.
## Generational Wounds That Won’t Heal
The impact of this erasure will reverberate for centuries:
- Children growing up with inherited trauma.
- A culture erased piece by piece.
- Future generations left stateless, voiceless, and forgotten.
Every demolished building and every child killed are steps toward creating a permanent refugee underclass.
## Silence is Complicity
The global silence is deafening. Trump’s “solution” isn’t a spontaneous idea—it’s the culmination of decades of dehumanization and demographic engineering. And every moment the world stays silent, the machinery of genocide moves forward.
## Resistance is Survival
The choice is clear: submit to tyranny or resist. Every truth told, every act of defiance, every refusal to look away chips away at their plans. They want us silent. They need us indifferent.
But we’re not sheep—we’re the descendants of those who refused to kneel.
- Share their crimes.
- Expose their lies.
- Refuse their narrative.
Because the battle for Palestine isn’t just about land—it’s about dignity, existence, and the refusal to be erased.
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@ 9dd283b1:cf9b6beb
2025-01-27 11:22:04
Everybody is freaking out about DeepSeek—markets crashed, people are saying Nvidia is doomed, and stuff like that. 😄 So I decided to play with it a bit, as I use ChatGPT daily for my work. Here are some thoughts about it:
DeepSeek is not that smart
I know they provided some amazing results and seem to be beating the O1 model, but for personal use, it’s not that smart. I use ChatGPT 90% of the time to write emails, and DeepSeek failed to support me. It wasn’t able to write what I wanted, couldn’t properly reply to emails, and kept mixing up who the sender and recipient were. Completely unusable for me at this point.
DeepSeek is very censored
Nothing about China seems to go through. It looks like the algorithm tries to reply as it types the answer but then terminates the response mid-sentence, providing a generic reply like:
"Sorry, that's beyond my current scope. Let’s talk about something else."
I get this result whether I ask about obvious topics like Tiananmen Square or less obvious ones like Ai Weiwei’s imprisonment and life.
So not sure about the hype, but I've already closed and forgot about it=)
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/865930
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@ 0463223a:3b14d673
2025-01-27 10:47:00
I wrote this article back in 2019 but I wanted to see how it stood up today. Since writing this I’ve been diagnosed with autism. However, I question this. For sure I’ve gone through lots of ups and downs in life. Some issues probably due to childhood trauma, others due to drugs etc. but I still ask if is a natural response to bullshit.
I don’t write this to belittle any problems anyone has and the autism spectrum disorder is real (but not disorder to me). When the whole population gets diagnosed as neurodivergent what next?
If you need help, get help. I write this as a person trying to get off the drugs prescribed to me many years ago. Something I’m finding difficult but I will do it…
From 2019
A large part of the adult population in the Western World are mad, mental, bonkers, have lost their marbles and are totally insane. Well, that’s at least according to the World Health Organisation
A recent WHO report stated one in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. And there’s a very high chance that you, the reader, are completely off your rocker.
Mental Health is the buzzphrase of our times. It’s on the TV, the radio and all over the internet. The UK’s Prime Minister goes on TV to state how big the problem is and just how very seriously she takes it and we’re assured the government are working extremely hard to tackle it. However, the rhetoric never amounts to anything, as anyone seeking genuine help will attest.
Help is hard to come by. Doctors prescribe pills to subdue the wrong thoughts, but nothing else. No long term solutions, just keep taking the pills.
Hundreds of thousands of adults are medicated in this way and now, more worryingly, are many children.
So it’s vital to talk about it. It’s permanently Mentalspeng Awareness Day or Tell Facebacon Your Neurologicalwankfuck Week.
It’s even become quite fashionable, with regular treats from celebrities telling of their darkest moments and how they nearly didn’t get that huge Hollywood deal because they woke up feeling sad and unhappy one winter morning.
If you’re a fruit-loop tell everyone. It will be ok…
Tell them about the time you were going to drive your car off a cliff and ended up in hospital after a particularly long conversation with The Samaritans. Great stuff!
Tell them about the regular, uncontrollable urges to slash yourself with a Stanley knife or any other sharp object close to hand. Awesome!
Tell them about how you smash yourself repeatedly in the head, sometimes with a heavy object, as you can no longer deal with the stress and frustration of being disempowered by situations completely out of your control. Cool!
Tell them how you feel trapped by an increasingly expensive housing market and how you have zero financial security. Brilliant!
Or maybe just tell them that sometimes you can’t get out of bed and you don’t know why or that you panic uncontrollably for no reason. Skills!
Tell the world!
We’re so understanding of mental health issues these days, just raise more awareness and everything will be fine, we’re here for you man/woman! (and yes, we might need to sell this information on to the appropriate persons, future employers, insurance companies or government agencies etc.).
After all, we’re all good people right? Tell everyone you’re mad and they’ll understand. They’ll think of the time you were a dick and they’ll say “Ahh, poor sod, you know he’s a mental don’t you”.
Well frankly no. The world is full of cunts and whilst the people close to you will be sympathetic, as far as wider society goes, you’ll be marked, your position compromised and your word will not be trusted. I mean who knows, maybe you’re delusional, perhaps you’re about to rampage through town wielding a knife or driving your car into a crowded supermarket…
But hold up…. One in every four of us is mental?! Is that really the case? Let’s think about this for a second. When did 25% of the population become a massive neurospeng?
This wasn’t the case 30 years ago, a quarter of the population weren’t mad. There wasn’t the vast array of medications available these days; Prozac, Sertraline, Citralopram, Promethazine, Venlafaxine, Amiltryptaline, to name a few (there are many, many more).
It’s clear that a lot of people aren’t feeling right but how come the suicide rates are higher now than they were 30 years ago? If we’re all so much more aware and well medicated, surely rates would be going down?
Perhaps you were diagnosed as a mental because you responded negatively to events happening around you?
Maybe you’re working increasingly longer hours for less money. Perhaps the terms of your work changed drastically and you no longer feel secure. Maybe you lost jobs because of funding cut backs.
Perhaps you’re in despair because your friend took their own life when their job was cut in an austerity drive.
Suicide is the most horrible thing which ever way you look at it. You strip a person of their purpose and they react with the most extreme act of self violence, causing an unbelievable amount of emotional distress for those left to pick up the pieces… And so we say, “Ahh but you understand, they were mad… They were fucking mental, they lost control of their senses, it such a terrible shame but they were mad you know”.
Bullshit.
The term Mental Health removes all responsibility from the structures creating an environment where people are deemed no longer of value or viable human beings.
But maybe you were angry because you were told by politicians that you need to live within your means, whilst those in large financial institutions increased their wealth exponentially? The world economy crashed in 2008 and there’s no money. Eh? The governments of printed more and more money, but there’s no money for you, you cunt.
Perhaps it was packed aboard a spaceship and is now hurtling towards Mars! (mad people tend to think like this, after all it couldn’t be that the money was stolen).
Maybe you got angry with the blatant corruption from those in public life? Politicians shout loudly that they’re for the people but will pocket pay rises, local council officials bully members of the public and make threats to cut funding .
This can be done with total with total impunity, as the structures put in place to control such actions cover up any wrong doing. You see the powerful can not and will not be challenged. There is no pathway to justice.
When the fire at Grenfell happened, it was clear for all to see that the housing association, council and big business were at fault, but no, blame was heaped on the lone fire officer who had the awful task of managing two lowly fire engines in London’s biggest fire since World War II.
At the time my local Member of Parliament response was “the flats were refurbished to a very high standard”. We shouldn’t lay blame at those in power, we cannot have any fault with the establishment. I bet that poor fire officer was a mental too…
When discussing mental health we’re not talking about a brain injury or unfortunate illness. There’s extreme difficulty coping with the world but it’s not madness and it’s not a delusion.
It’s a natural reaction to bullshit. We’re are completely surrounded by bullshit, on the internet bullshit, on the TV bullshit, in the work place bullshit, from our leaders bullshit etc. etc. The world is running on massive excess levels of bullshit.
And this is the natural emotional response to bullshit.
Mental Health is used to invalidate the anger, freeing the powerful from responsibility and laying blame squarely at the individuals door. In the meantime, piece by piece, the powerful steal everything we’ve ever owned.
So next time someone says to you raise awareness about mental health, maybe tell them to fuck off.
Either that or tell them you’re flying to the Moon to have tea with Kim Jong Un and Barney The Dinosaur.
Fuck mental health.
*Image used without permission of Barney The Dinosaur.
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@ 362ebffa:492e2719
2025-01-27 09:29:42
Opening of the Ark in Raiders of the Lost Ark from the perspective of a German Soldier:
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The crate creaked open, its ancient hinges groaning like the dead roused from slumber. Oberleutnant Klaus Richter adjusted his cap. The Ark. *Der Führer’s* obsession. Our prize.
“*Achtung!*” Colonel Dietrich barked, his voice trembling with a greed even his iron-clad discipline couldn’t mask. The American—Jones—had warned us. Called it a “radio to God.” But what did a ragged archaeologist know of power? We were the inheritors of the world, and this… this was our birthright.
The lid lifted. A hush fell, the desert itself holding its breath.
At first, there was nothing. Emptiness. Then… *light*. Not the harsh glare of the Sahara, but something liquid, golden, humming with a sound that vibrated in my molars. My rifle slipped from my hands. The others murmured, some laughing nervously, others crossing themselves—fools who’d forgotten we’d forsaken God long ago.
But then the laughter died.
Shadows coiled from the Ark, spiraling like smoke, yet solid. Faces. *Human* faces, but stretched, screaming, dissolving. A lieutenant beside me—Jürgen, the one who’d shared his schnapps last winter—clutched his head. His eyes melted first, liquid trails etching his cheeks before his skin sloughed off like wax. His scream was swallowed by the maelstrom.
I stumbled back, but the light *pulled*. My skin prickled, burning and freezing at once. The shadows swarmed, spectral figures with wings of flame. Angels? No. These were judges. Executioners.
Colonel Dietrich fired his Luger, the shots swallowed by the chaos. His uniform ignited, flames licking his insignia to ash. He became a silhouette, then dust.
I fell to my knees, prayers I thought I’d forgotten spilling from my lips. The American was right. This wasn’t a weapon. It was a mirror. And in its light, we saw ourselves—rotten, screaming things, unworthy of paradise.
The last thing I felt was the light peeling me apart, cell by cell, as the Ark’s wrath sang in my bones: *This is what becomes of men who play at gods.*
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**Note**: This piece leans into the horror and irony of the scene—the Nazis’ hubris in wielding a force beyond their comprehension, only to be destroyed by their own arrogance. The soldier’s perspective highlights the visceral terror and existential dread of facing divine judgment.
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@ e373ca41:b82abcc5
2025-01-27 08:33:39
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***This article by Milosz Matuschek first appeared in German in his publication*** ***["Freischwebende Intelligenz".](https://www.freischwebende-intelligenz.org/p/musk-trump-and-co-die-falschen-befreier)***
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It's working! Or is it? Trump's inauguration casted its shadow in the last weeks already and produced the first big upsets. Meta/Facebook cancelled their squad of fact-checkers and will rely (like X) on community comments in future. Wokistan is unwound. Zuckerberg now presents himself as an advocate of free speech, declaring a “return to principles”.
For those who believe it, Zuckerberg is an opportunist who *gave in* to the Biden administration and its deletion requests during Covid without much resistance (after *having given* 400 mio. USD through [intermediary organizations](https://apnews.com/article/fact-checking-mark-zuckerberg-election-donations-188810437774) into Bidens campaign), regardless of whether it was about masks or later about “vaccinations”. His [Canossa walk to Rogan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nONHwzt7fCk) does not change the fact that he betrayed his own principles and deleted [millions of critical profiles, channels and groups](https://reason.com/2018/10/12/libertarian-and-police-accountability-pa/), including groups in which Facebook users discussed vaccine damage. Where are the profiles? Are they back? Zuckerberg played Ministry of Truth and is now quoting Orwell and toeing the Musk line. This is what a [driven man](https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/mark-zuckerberg-chd-meta-censorship-lawsuit-fundraiser/) looks like, not a man of conviction. The mainstream is shocked and is already labeling Facebook as a new hate portal. When will the accusation of anti-Semitism kick in?
<https://x.com/TheBabylonBee/status/1876683974560350626>
### The Musk effect
All of these are gestures of submission to the new ruler of public opinion: Elon Musk. He owns the largest network for "free speech", he himself is its biggest influencer and is recalibrating what can be said in public. His journeyman's piece was Trump's election victory. Changing the political mood in the world could be his masterpiece.
For a long time, he admittedly did this extremely skillfully. He tweeted about the deep state, Soros and Gates, the population collapse, compulsory vaccination, etc. and got on well with the critical scene, some of whom are now all too submissively trying to recognize their new messiah in him. Musk throws his media spotlight on topics that the newspapers remain silent about and gave politicians underrepresented in the mainstream, such as Alice Weidel (opposition leader in Germany, AfD), a forum.
Musk has repeatedly brought the Epstein case and paedophile scandals, such as in England (Rotherham, Oxford), into the media spotlight. Pakistani gangs abused minors and children there for years; [anyone reading the verdict will need strong nerves](https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/JCO/Documents/Judgments/sentencing-remarks-r-v-dogar-others.pdf). In Austria, a trial for gang abuse of a 12-year-old girl has just ended with an acquittal. The judges believe she wanted it that way. During the trial, the defendant put a hundred Euro note on the table for the victim's lawyer, which is what mocking “reparation” looks like. In “our democracy” in Germany, sentences are handed down on a piecework basis for ludicrous “insults to politicians”.
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Musk is de facto the most powerful man in the world (satellites, SpaceX, Mars, Tesla, mRNA vaccination routes, Pentagon connections, X..,). Where so much power is involved, megalomania is not far away. He is acting increasingly clumsily.
It is currently confirming for all to see the cliché that politics is basically the entertainment department of industry. Even in “our democracy”, the bosses of the world have always chosen their political generals, who are interchangeable. In the case of Bill Gates, George Soros & Son etc., the executive was the woke nomenklatura right up to the EU. With Musk, it is the new, right-wing conservative nomenklatura.
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Musk smooches Meloni, interviews Alice Weidel, auditions Farage (and cancels again: “doesn't have what it takes”). The Weidel interview was certainly a necessary corrective to the current media asymmetry ([and no one should be able to deny access to a source of information](https://pareto.space/a/naddr1qqxnzdenxc6rydejxymnwvfhqgswxu72gyq7ykjdfl9j556887jpzwu3mw3v9ez36quas55whq4te3grqsqqqa28s0zrt9)). There is no doubt that the second strongest party in the German mainstream media does not have a fair chance to convey its content. Talk shows, if there are invitations to AfD politicians at all, are public inquisition events with calls for self-criticism.
But the Musk-Weidel talk was not journalism either. It was a public casting event, a kind of “Apprentice” on X. Or have you seen a journalist anywhere? A platform operator and a politician tapped each other a bit and confirmed each other. All this is already bringing the EU onto the scene, Thierry Breton is already waving the possible annulment of the elections in Germany. An oligarch is unmasking the EU oligarchy and both want to do it for democracy, what a world...
### "Which piggy would you like?"
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiwkYCFD6EA>
So asked Robert Lembke some decades ago in the German TV show “What am I?”: And that's supposed to be the choice now: Pick your favorite oligarch or next slave owner. In the end, every big tech business model is based on advertising and data mining. Zuckerberg, Musk & Co. sell identity, friendship, memories and ultimately your content. Twitter also wanted to buy Substack and got “Revue”. The customer (aka the product) is sold to the advertising industry, Zuckerberg potentially knows each of his users down to their character traits (unknown even to the user) (check: [www.applymagicsauce.com](http://www.applymagicsauce.com)). Like in the 80s movie with Arnie, this is a kind of “running man”, a gladiator game in front of an assembled world audience.
Whoever wins attention for themselves (and the platform) wins back a small amount of freedom and even earns something in the process. Musk recently changed his X name to “Kekius Maximus” (whereupon memecoins of the same name immediately sprang up, to each ruler his own currency), reminiscent of the gladiator Maximus from the film of the same name by Ridley Scott. The gladiator's owner told him: “Win the crowd and you win your freedom”. Not much has changed since ancient Rome. As the world's top meme maker with the greatest reach, Musk also has the greatest influence on social moods. No content is more viral and memorable than memes. The winner here is the one with the highest level of replication. That's what Musk does.
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The changes we are currently seeing are just the beginning, both positive and (possibly) negative. The first effect is already visible: Wokistan is withdrawing from platforms that are not ideologically curated. Fearing accusations of contact guilt, they obediently throw themselves off the nearest cliff and voluntarily curtail their own reach; the last example was “Watson.ch” from Switzerland, a journalistically narrow-chested list and click medium for chai latte sippers from Bern and Zurich. Will the “X-itus” be followed by the great unfriending of Facebook? There won't be much left, Tiktok also ticked to the right beat by their standards (as long as it's not against China). The next place of mercy for Woke is called Bluesky, where there is neither hate nor agitation, right?
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It must be clear to everyone now: The result of liberation by others is never freedom, but new dependence. What has not been fought for is always a continuation of neo-feudalism and (virtual) serfdom in a different form. The tools for regaining freedom have long been in our hands. What separates us from freedom is ultimately only comfort.
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Read it!
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@ da0b9bc3:4e30a4a9
2025-01-27 06:30:31
Hello Stackers!
Welcome on into the ~Music Corner of the Saloon!
A place where we Talk Music. Share Tracks. Zap Sats.
So stay a while and listen.
🚨Don't forget to check out the pinned items in the territory homepage! You can always find the latest weeklies there!🚨
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originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/865514
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@ bbb5dda0:f09e2747
2025-01-27 03:22:10
At Nostriga in the middle of last year I got introduced to TollGate, a project to resell internet access, I was fascinated and hyped for this to become a thing. Later during SEC-03 I got involved in the development of TollGate and helped work out the idea utilizing Nostr to make the experience of using a TollGate super smooth. That's where the idea started to make a cross-platform app that would autoconnect and start streaming sats to TollGates for internet access.
I'd been working on it here and there and this week I feel like I got in to the developer high (i'm sure some of you know what that feels like) and I just wanted to see the android app work! So as the week moved along I just kept being drawn in. And progress there was! The vision we had during SEC is coming to be a reality very fast.
**TL;DR** There's a demo video at the bottom.
## Quick CI/CD update
I've been talking to DanConwayDev to work together on getting the UI for the pipelines into GitWorkshop, which would be the perfect place for it. He's in the middle of a rewrite, so when that is progressing a bit more we'll cooperate on making this part of it, stay tuned!
## Whoami
I started by creating a service that would run on every TollGate router that a client can use to fetch their own MAC address that's later included in the payment. The MAC address is the anchor for the router to allow/disallow access. The problem we have on Android is that the operating system restricts access to this information. But since we control the router, we can work around it by creating a predictable endpoint that gives us back this answer.
## Beacon frames
Routers use something called Beacon Frames, which are sent out regularly and it is the thing your phone looks at when scanning for wifi networks. It contains the name of the network (SSID) and a whole bunch of other stuff you don't usually see.
We're utilising these beacon frames to add some information specific to tollgates. There is a field in these beacon frames called 'vendor elements'. Which is originally only intended for use by manufacturers of routers. But ofcourse we can utilize them too. Which is exactly what we do.
I eperimented with these beacon frames to see how many of them we can broadcast. It turns out that we're limited to only one of them, but the good news is we can fit up to 249 characters (256 - a few reserved ones) in there.
This is amazing because it will fit everything we need in there.
We put in:
- Nostr npub
- TollGate version
- Gateway IP (required to get around OS limitations)
- allocationType (KiB/Minutes)
- price per 1024 units (eg: 104900 sats per 1024 KiB)
- price units (sat)
So now any tollgate can broadcast this info, which is used by clients to decide wether or not they should connect. And if they do, where the payment should go.
## Suggestions, Suggestions, Suggestions
Unfortunately, Android in the past few years has locked down the wifi api's and we can no longer fully autoconnect to networks. Instead we have to use the 'wifi suggestions' API. As the name implies, it will only suggest a nework to a user using a silent notification that they have to press to actually connect. But alas, we'll work with that and if it's the only user-action required, that's still quite okay.
It took me quite a while to figure out the way the OS handles these suggestions, but eventually I got it to work and was able to get the flow to work!
## Adding the payment
Ok this part doesn't include an actual payment yet, but all the components are in place now for a (semi-)automatic tollgate connection, which is EPIC!
In this version i still manually tap 'connect', but this can and will be automatic soon.
So the steps are as follows (this happens in a few seconds):
- 📲 TollGate App scans for networks and filters for TollGates
- 👤 User taps Connect [to be automated]
- 📲 TollGate App suggests network
- 👤 User taps suggestion notification to connect
- 🤖 Android connects to network
- 📲 TollGate App fetches it's own MAC address (whoami service on router)
- 📲 TollGate App Connects to Nostr relay (running on the router)
- 📲 TollGate App Sends payment
- 🛜 Router receives payment (merchant module)
- 🛜 Router creates session (merchant module)
- 🛜 Router opens the gate for user (valve module)
- 🛜 Router closes the gate for user, when purchase runs out (valve module)
I made this recording, it has a small caveat that at the end the page loaded because I was on 5g, the OS still thought the wifi network had a captive portal open. But there's an API to mark it as dismissed, which we can easily implement. So that's an issue we can overcome!
## Demo video
https://cdn.satellite.earth/ede26976043a0b8edf278ea51aa0c00e721d2134c4e456928192090ea660bda0.mp4
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-27 03:22:10
As the fiat distortion field thickens, its intensity turns reality into an unrelenting mirage—a world where central bank promises are gospel, the inflationary inferno masquerades as growth, and every citizen's lifeline is a debit card leashed to an empty vault. In this battlefield of blind obedience, the Bitcoiners—the insurgents who dared to build an alternative lifeboat—become phantoms. Their quiet exodus into a parallel economy is drowned out by the roaring lies of fiat propaganda, the din of compliance echoing across the smoldering ruins of free markets.
The fiat heads march in lockstep, their gaze fixed on the shimmering mirage of digital central bank tokens. "Progress," the generals of fiat scream, as they shovel paper promises into the bonfire of real wealth. The fiat faithful, eyes glazed with hope and fear, cannot see the Bitcoiners. To them, they are ghosts—whispered myths of rebels who abandoned ship, whose defiance now lingers in the shadows, shielded by unbreakable cryptographic armor.
As the distortion field reaches its zenith, the fiat system's collapse becomes inevitable. Like a termite-riddled dam holding back the floodwaters of monetary truth, cracks begin to appear. Inflation spirals, savings vanish, and every bailout only tightens the noose. The Bitcoiners are nowhere to be found. They've long since disappeared into the layers of the Lightning Network, the on-chain fortress of hard money—a world impervious to fiat's decay. The fiat heads do not understand this exodus; they cannot comprehend a life beyond the permissioned panopticon that shackles them.
And then comes the reckoning.
The collapse is not orderly. It is a spectacular implosion of trust and liquidity, a cascading failure that shatters economies and erases generations of paper wealth. The fiat shills—those who fought tooth and nail to maintain the illusion—are the first to cash out, selling their last scraps of dignity for a seat on the escape pods. They abandon the wreckage, leaving behind a trail of blood and guts. It is not a clean break. The betrayal is writ large in the empty accounts of the faithful, in the pension funds robbed blind, in the riots of the starving masses.
For the Bitcoiners, this is no victory parade. There is no schadenfreude, no banners waving triumphantly. They have already built their citadels, their parallel world of decentralization and sovereignty. While the fiat faithful drown in the deluge, the Bitcoiners watch silently, their invisibility now a shield against the chaos. They knew this was coming. They prepared. But the blood on the streets is a bitter reminder that not everyone could—or would—escape.
The war is over, but its scars run deep. A generation of fiat heads pays the ultimate price for their faith in a failing system. The Bitcoiners remain, rebuilding in the ashes, unseen yet omnipresent—reminders of the cost of ignorance in the face of hard truths. The distortion field fades, and the truth emerges: you cannot print trust, nor can you inflate sovereignty. The fiat mirage has finally burned away. But at what cost?
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2025-01-27 02:53:44
Introduction
In the field of clinical psychology, we understand that mental health is deeply influenced by external socioeconomic factors. Economic stress, financial uncertainty, and a lack of personal agency are pervasive contributors to psychological distress. Simultaneously, we are witnessing a global economic environment shaped by fiat currency systems that perpetuate cycles of inflation, wealth inequality, and financial instability. These forces exacerbate the mental health challenges faced by millions worldwide, from financial anxiety to depression, despair, and even suicide.
However, emerging technologies like Bitcoin present an unprecedented opportunity to address these issues at their core. Bitcoin, a decentralized digital currency with immutable monetary properties, offers individuals financial sovereignty and stability in an otherwise unpredictable fiat system. By combining the principles of sound money with evidence-based psychological therapies, we can create a mental health app that not only alleviates mental suffering but also empowers users to reclaim control over their financial futures.
This document outlines a proposal for a groundbreaking mental health app, appealing to clinical psychologists and mental health professionals who are dedicated to addressing the deeper socioeconomic roots of psychological distress. By integrating Bitcoin into therapeutic practices, this app aims to provide both psychological and financial liberation—a double-barreled solution to the interconnected crises of mental health and financial disempowerment.
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The Problem: Economic Stress and Mental Health
1. The Vicious Cycle of Economic Stress:
Economic instability, inflation, and job insecurity are leading contributors to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and suicide. Research has consistently shown that financial strain is one of the most significant stressors in modern life.
2. The Fiat System’s Role:
Fiat currency systems, with their inherent susceptibility to inflation and devaluation, erode personal savings and wealth over time. This creates a pervasive sense of financial insecurity, particularly for individuals with low incomes or limited access to financial education.
3. Mental Health Professionals' Challenge:
While therapy provides tools to manage stress and build resilience, the root causes of financial anxiety often remain unaddressed. Clinical psychologists lack tools to directly impact their patients' financial well-being, leaving a gap in treatment that perpetuates the cycle of distress.
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The Solution: A Bitcoin-Based Mental Health App
This app bridges the gap between financial empowerment and mental health care, addressing both psychological and economic challenges through innovative features. It aligns with the principles of clinical psychology while leveraging Bitcoin's transformative potential as a decentralized, inflation-resistant monetary system.
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Core Features
1. Financial Sovereignty Through Bitcoin
Savings Mechanism: Users can set up automated Bitcoin savings (e.g., dollar-cost averaging) to build financial security. This reduces anxiety caused by inflation and the devaluation of fiat savings.
Educational Modules: The app provides accessible, gamified lessons on Bitcoin and sound money, empowering users with financial literacy. Understanding the stability and predictability of Bitcoin can mirror therapeutic principles of control and agency.
2. Psychological Therapy with Incentives
Gamified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The app offers CBT exercises such as mindfulness practices, journaling, and gratitude exercises. Completing these tasks earns users small amounts of Bitcoin ("sats"), creating positive reinforcement and a tangible sense of reward.
Behavioral Economics Integration: Modules teach users to align their mental health practices with the principles of Bitcoin, such as patience (low time preference) and discipline, fostering resilience and long-term thinking.
3. Immediate Crisis Support
Lightning Network Micro-Transactions: The app enables users to send and receive instant, low-cost Bitcoin payments, creating a decentralized crisis fund. This fund can be used to provide financial assistance for therapy sessions, medications, or emergency needs.
Access to Resources: Users can connect directly to mental health professionals, crisis helplines, and peer support groups within the app.
4. Community and Peer Support
Bitcoin-Psychology Network: A global community of like-minded individuals provides social support, combating isolation and fostering shared resilience. Users can share stories of overcoming financial and psychological challenges, creating a collective sense of hope and purpose.
Collaborative Challenges: Gamified group activities encourage healthy behaviors, with Bitcoin rewards for participation and achievement.
5. Data Sovereignty and Privacy
Decentralized Data Storage: Users own their mental health records and therapy progress through encrypted, decentralized storage, ensuring privacy and security. This aligns with Bitcoin’s ethos of self-sovereignty and trustlessness.
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Psychological Benefits
1. Alleviating Financial Anxiety:
By introducing users to a sound monetary system, the app reduces fears of inflation, devaluation, and financial instability. This newfound security supports mental well-being.
2. Reinforcing Positive Behaviors:
The Bitcoin reward system creates an incentive structure that aligns with therapeutic goals, reinforcing habits that improve mental health.
3. Promoting a Low Time Preference Mindset:
Bitcoin’s principles encourage long-term planning and delayed gratification, fostering mental resilience and reducing impulsive behaviors.
4. Building Hope and Agency:
The app empowers users to take control of their finances and mental health, creating a sense of agency that is critical for psychological recovery.
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Appeal to Clinical Psychologists
As a clinical psychologist, your mission is to heal minds and improve lives. This app offers you a unique opportunity to extend your impact beyond traditional therapy:
1. Addressing Root Causes:
By integrating financial education and empowerment into mental health care, you can address one of the most significant sources of stress for your patients.
2. Leveraging Innovation:
This app harnesses cutting-edge technology to provide scalable, accessible mental health support. It complements your clinical practice by providing tools that patients can use independently.
3. Empowering Your Patients:
Offering your patients a pathway to financial sovereignty alongside psychological recovery enables them to build a sustainable, resilient future.
4. Joining a Revolutionary Movement:
By supporting this app, you become part of a global movement to address the systemic causes of mental health crises and promote holistic well-being.
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Call to Action
We invite clinical psychologists to collaborate with us in shaping this app. Your expertise is invaluable in ensuring that the psychological tools and interventions offered are evidence-based, effective, and user-friendly. Together, we can create a platform that not only saves lives but also empowers individuals to reclaim their mental and financial well-being.
Let us build a future where sound money and sound minds go hand in hand. Join us in revolutionizing mental health care—one sat at a time.
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Would you like to discuss partnerships, provide feedback, or explore how this app could integrate with your practice? Let’s start a conversation that has the power to change lives.
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2025-01-27 02:29:42
*Note: I originally wrote these essays on bitcoin and yoga in 2022 after completing my yoga teacher training and going deep down the bitcoin rabbit hole. I then published them to my [Ghost blog](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/) in 2023. I decided to repost them here on Nostr to start 2025 to further spread the wisdom and timelessness that bitcoin and yoga share. I split my original essay into seven parts, and I will add an eighth comparing yoga and Nostr. I hope you enjoy part one - namaste!*
[**Part I**](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/bitcoin-and-yoga-part-1/)**:** Bitcoin and Yoga Shared Values
[**Part II**](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/bitcoin-and-yoga/)**:** Mythical/Mystical Origins
[**Part III**](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/bitcoin-and-yoga-pathways-to-individual-sovereignty-part-iii/)**:** Evolution of Money and Yoga
[**Part IV**](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/ashtanga-yoga-comparing-the-8-limbs-of-yoga-elements-of-bitcoin/)**:** Ashtanga Yoga - The Eight Limbs of Yoga (limbs 1-2)
[**Part V**](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/ashtanga-yoga-comparing-the-8-limbs-of-yoga-elements-of-bitcoin-2/)**:** Ashtanga Yoga - The Eight Limbs of Yoga (limbs 3-8)
[**Part VI**](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/bitcoin-is-dharma/): Bitcoin is Dharma
[**Part VII**](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/himalayan-kriya-yoga-and-bitcoin/)**:** Himalayan Kriya Yoga
**Introduction**
With each passing day, month, and year, it feels as though our human civilization is becoming more dysfunctional, untethered, and unsustainable. Individuals are working harder, longer hours, yet most remain stuck in place, goals farther from reach. We live in a world where many have outsourced the most critical task that has enabled humans to prosper – critical thinking. I challenge each one of you to remove preconceived notions you might have about Bitcoin or Yoga before reading this series. I invite you to enter with an open mind. Think for yourself – you are welcome to agree or disagree with the information and arguments I put forth.
I also encourage you to go beyond thinking – *feel*. Use your intuition to understand if the way you’re living your day-to-day life feels good to you, or if you have sense, an inner knowing that something is off with our society today – that there can be a better way. If you open your heart and mind to receiving new information, there is potential to motivate yourself to change your thoughts and behaviors for more aligned action towards individual sovereignty. Every individual can choose freedom and independence. Yet it has become increasingly difficult to live a life of freedom due to the fiat system of inflation and the many distractions that keep us from going inward. After deep study and reflection, I believe bitcoin and yoga both provide the individual control over their own life journey, and frameworks to understand our connection to self and others.
I'm excited to share what I have found in my own personal experience, and hope to spark curiosity within you to follow your passion. This writing is intended for anyone seeking tools to lead a life of freedom, make positive changes and deepen your understanding of self. In addition, it is written for yogis who want to learn about bitcoin, bitcoiners who want to learn more about yoga, and anyone who is interested in a fundamental understanding of these topics that I believe contain the potential to transform your life.
**Part I: Bitcoin and Yoga Shared Values**
Bitcoin and yoga share many fundamental values with one another and provide deep wisdom on guiding individuals towards living better and more meaningful lives. Ultimately bitcoin and yoga share the goal of individual liberation, freedom from suffering, and a deep inner, lasting peace in Being. In yoga, this state is called *moksha* or *samadhi*. I believe everyone has a true essence, an inner being that knows what is best. However, our external environment and our own conscious mind push us away from this serenity, leading to regrets about the past or anxieties about the future. This perspective of linear time and our own individual stories and identity damage our ability to stay present in the Now, leading to endless distractions. In similar ways, bitcoin and yoga provide us insight for an individual’s path to inner peace, as well as for humanity’s path to collective peace and prosperity.
*Energy*
At the most elemental level, energy is the force underlying both bitcoin and yoga. Energy is the universal currency of life. We would not exist without energy. We require physical energy to fuel our cells and bodies to perform essential tasks like breathing, circulation, digestion, and movement. We perceive many forms of energy such as light or sound waves, yet there are many energy wavelengths we are not able to or are not trained to perceive.
Bitcoin is powered by physical energy in the real world in a process that secures the network and unlocks new bitcoin for distribution, a process commonly referred to as mining. Interestingly, 100 years ago, Henry Ford pushed for an energy-linked currency measured in kilowatt hours that could bring peace after a brutal World War, as seen in the New York Tribune headline and article December 4, 1921: ‘Ford Would Replace Gold with Energy Currency and Stop Wars’ (i). It took another century, but mankind has finally developed a digitally-native currency tied to the physical world through energy expenditure – bitcoin.
Yoga is similarly rooted in energy that individuals tap into through breathwork, physical movement and meditations practices. This life-force energy is known in Sanskrit as *prana*. Prana is not bound by time or space, and it flows through individuals in over 72,000 *nadis*, or channels. There are three main *nadis* - the first is *ida*, our left side body which corresponds to the feminine, receiving energy, or the moon. On the right side is *pingala*, relating to our masculine, giving energy, or the sun. The central *nadi* runs through our *shushumna*, linking our seven main energetic centers, known as *chakras*. These chakras run from the base of the tail bone, up through the spine and the top of the head. Each chakra has a name, a color and key characteristics that can often become blocked through negative emotion, trauma or stress in the body. Different yogic practices target these energy centers to unlock what is stuck and enable energy to more freely flow through us in an open exchange with the earth and out the universe. This energy is ever-present; one need only to tap into this energy, feel it and utilize it for the strengthening of one’s inner being that then radiates outwards on others in your life. The energetic experience and upward surge can also be referred to as *kundalini* energy, a creative power of divine feminine energy that originates in the *muladara* chakra at the base of the spine.
![](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/content/images/2023/06/Nadi_Chakra_Agni_Purana-2-1.jpg)Depiction of our chakras and nadis ([image source](https://ishtayoga.co.za/prana-and-the-chakras/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io))
*Proof of Work*
In both Bitcoin and Yoga, "proof of work" is required to operate, practice and move forwards. In the Bitcoin network as described in the original [white paper](https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io), miners contribute tangible energy towards running a hashing algorithm on a computer – [SHA256 ](https://armantheparman.com/mining/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io)– to earn the right to add the next block to the blockchain and collect both the coinbase and transaction fee reward (ii). The work is difficult to produce but easy to validate by others. Miners are collecting all of the valid peer-to-peer transactions being propagated to the network and establishing them as truth into the distributed ledger. The rules in bitcoin’s code incentivize honest behavior from miners through unforgeable costliness – if a miner were to lie about any of the transactions it includes in a block, independent nodes in the network would reject the block, and the miner would have lost all the real resources it expended to solve the proof of work calculation.
![](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/content/images/2023/06/bitmain-miner.jpg)Example of an ASIC - a specialized computer solely dedicated to mining bitcoin.
In yoga, dedicated work is needed to learn the *asanas,* postures, and practice for oneself; you won’t just be able to go upside down or flow through sun salutations without first learning proper alignment and breathing techniques. An individual needs to conscious decision to work on a daily yoga practice that requires energy to flow. There are several ways to work on your yoga practice beyond physical movement; these include *bhakti yoga* (devotion/prayer), *jnana yoga* (study/wisdom), *karma yoga*(selfless action) and *raja yoga* (*ashtanga*). Raja yoga includes *ashtanga*, the eight limbs or paths of yoga that Patanjali detailed \~2000 years ago that we will explore in more depth in part IV. These ancient *margas* (paths) and subsequent development of these ancient teachings provides individual with ample opportunity to dedicate and work towards individual enlightenment.
*Decentralization*
Next, there are no external barriers preventing an individual from participating in Bitcoin or yoga. Bitcoin does not discriminate and can be accessed by anyone around the world. Yoga provides a way of life full of mindfulness and appreciation. The only barriers are internal blockages, or unwillingness to ask questions, learn and take responsibility for oneself and state of being. Therefore, Bitcoin and yoga can both be defined as decentralized. There are no centralized gatekeepers preventing one from accessing the Bitcoin network or using bitcoin as money; anyone can spin up a node, download a wallet or mine bitcoin. There are over [16,000 nodes](https://bitnodes.io/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io) geographically distributed around the world voluntarily running the bitcoin core software code establishing the payment network, validating transactions and storing the entire transaction history of bitcoin (iii). It costs as little as a few hundred dollars and requires less than [600 gigabytes](https://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/dashboard/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io) of storage to run a node – in 2023 you can find mobile phones with that much storage. No one can prevent you from sending a peer-to-peer transaction or storing your own wealth with [12 words in your head](https://unchained.com/blog/what-is-a-bitcoin-seed-phrase/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io) – you need only decide to take true freedom into your own hands and learn how to do so (iv). The common maxim is “don’t trust, verify”. You don’t need someone else’s permission to participate in bitcoin or trust anyone else (eg, banks) to hold your wealth.
![](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/content/images/2023/06/bitcoin-nodes.png)Geographic distribution of reachable bitcoin nodes ([source: bitnodes](https://bitnodes.io/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io))
Similarly, no one can stop an individual from practicing yoga, learning yogic philosophy or connecting with one’s truest self and [inner guru](https://www.erinracheldoppelt.com/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io). Anyone can choose to follow the path of yoga, focus on ones breath or develop a strong *asana* practice. There are many different ways to learn and interact with yoga, with experienced teachers willing to share their lessons to students all over the world. One need to simply find yoga studio, enroll in a teacher training or and engage with a teacher to experience yoga for themselves. Yoga looks and feels different depending on what country you are in or in which lineage you are being taught. Tapping into these profound lessons, as fundamental as controlling ones own breath, requires only an individual desire and the conscious decision to act. There’s no CEO or central authority dictating how Bitcoin or yoga has to be. Individuals have the freedom to express themselves voluntarily guided by frameworks we will dive into deeper.
*Low Time Preference*
Another core value that bitcoin and yoga share is low time preference. In Austrian economics, time preference refers to individual decision making. An individual with a [low time preference](https://bitcointimes.io/making-time-preference-low-again/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io) makes decisions with greater consideration of the future, quieting immediate cravings and desires to pursue a higher goal (v). In bitcoin and money, lower time preference decisions include putting off consumption to save value for the future. Unfortunately, our *fiat* (by government decree) system induces individuals to make high time preference decisions, heightening consumerism and poor habits today that we see rampant in our society. There is a disincentive to save, as inflation of the money supply leads to debasing value of the dollar and other fiat currencies, decreasing individuals purchasing power of cash they hold onto and don’t spend soon. For example, the purchasing power of your dollar today will be cut in half over the next decade at current levels of inflation. In many ways, [bitcoin is time](https://dergigi.com/2021/01/14/bitcoin-is-time/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io), described brilliantly by Gigi, as it creates a decentralized clock that establishes consensus with each block (vi).
In contrast, the hard cap supply of 21 million bitcoin enables individuals to save with the knowledge that governments and central banks will not be able to debase their hard-earned value. This allows for one to plan with greater certainty, making investments that have a longer payoff period rather than chasing quick, material gains. Likewise in yoga, developing your own practice will not bear fruit right away; it takes discipline and time to continuously improve and strive towards a better future self. For example, in modern *Ashtanga* yoga taught by Pattabhi Jois, there is a set sequence of *asanas* that one studies and repeats each practice. It may even take months to have find the right alignment of body and breath for a single pose! The hours-long sequence requires dedication to practice and learn. The dedicated yogi understands that wholehearted commitment today will pay off for one’s mental, physical and spiritual health in the years to come. The ability to develop a calm mind can also be beneficial when people don’t initially understand or are intimidated by bitcoin. This approach can also enable you to stay grounded and discover the signal through the noise when learning about bitcoin.
![](https://the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io/content/images/2023/06/ashtanga-yoga-primery-intermediate-series.jpg)Sequence of asanas in Jois' Ashtanga Yoga ([image source](https://yoga108corner.com/ashtanga-yoga/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io))
*Union*
Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “*yuj*”, which means ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’. Yoga represents the union of the mind, body, and soul of an individual. Yoga provides a pathway to individual sovereignty through disciplined practice and purpose. Yoga unites an individual internally and to one’s community, fostering connectedness and support (vii). Similarly, bitcoin provides a pathway to individual sovereignty in many ways. Bitcoin empowers the individual authority with property rights over one’s value, which in turn frees individuals from outside control (government or otherwise). Bitcoin’s technology enables one to hold their own wealth and life’s energy in a self-custodial fashion. Bitcoin is money that can be stored forever and transmitted through space at the speed of light on layer two via the [Lightning Network](https://lightning.network/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io).
Bitcoin is an open economic network with the potential to unite eight billion people together in a way our current unfair and fragmented financial system could never do. In many countries, a majority of people are unbanked, while intermediaries take a cut of the value to transfer slow, legacy payments like Western Union. While tens of millions people around the world have so far interacted with bitcoin – we are still early – similar to the internet of the mid-nineties. Bitcoin eliminates counter party risk associated with non-bearer assets, such as fiat currency (e.g., dollars, euros, yen). Bitcoin’s supply schedule is set and eliminates inflation time theft that fiat currency wages on individuals, which leads to anxiety and depression or feelings of hopelessness. Fiat is money enforced by the monopoly on violence that modern nation states grip tightly.
In contrast, bitcoin and yoga empower the individual to remove the shackles and embrace personal responsibility to improve ones life. Bitcoin and yoga also connect people directly to each other and tap into truth, ones inner being, bringing peace in the present and ultimately offer hope for a better future for each person, your community, and the world. Bitcoin and yoga have the power to unite humanity in love.
In the next section, we will explore both yoga and bitcoin's mystical and mythical origins.
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*Note: Bitcoin with a capital "B" generally refers to the protocol/network; bitcoin with a lower case "b" refers to the money/currency.*
References:
i. Redman, Jamie, How Henry Ford Envisaged Bitcoin 100 Years Ago — A Unique 'Energy Currency' That Could 'Stop Wars', *News.Bitcoin.Com*, October 11, 2021 <[https://news.bitcoin.com/how-henry-ford-envisaged-bitcoin-100-years-ago-a-unique-energy-currency-that-could-stop-wars/](https://news.bitcoin.com/how-henry-ford-envisaged-bitcoin-100-years-ago-a-unique-energy-currency-that-could-stop-wars/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io)>
ii. Nakomoto, Satoshi, Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System, *bitcoin.org,* October 31, 2008 <[https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf](https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io)>
iii. [https://bitnodes.io/](https://bitnodes.io/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io)
iv. Hall, Stephen, What is a bitcoin seed phrase and how does it work? *Unchained.com*. December 17, 2021 <[https://unchained.com/blog/what-is-a-bitcoin-seed-phrase/](https://unchained.com/blog/what-is-a-bitcoin-seed-phrase/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io)>
v. Ammous, Saifedean, Making Time Preference Low Again, *The Bitcoin Times, Austrian Edition (V).* November 8, 2022 <[https://bitcointimes.io/making-time-preference-low-again/](https://bitcointimes.io/making-time-preference-low-again/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io)>
vi. Gigi, Bitcoin is Time, *dergigi.com.* Jan 14,2021 <[https://dergigi.com/2021/01/14/bitcoin-is-time/](https://dergigi.com/2021/01/14/bitcoin-is-time/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io)>
vii. 200 hour yoga teacher training. House of Om, Bali, Indonesia. <[https://houseofom.com/](https://houseofom.com/?ref=the-bitcoin-yogi.ghost.io)>
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2025-01-27 01:55:54
The web as we know it today is a grotesque, bloated, inefficient mess. What began as a noble idea of decentralized information sharing has metastasized into an all-consuming beast, sucking up energy, resources, and our collective attention span. Modern web technologies are a house of cards, built on sand, doomed to collapse under their own inefficiencies. Meanwhile, Bitcoin, with its pristine simplicity and focus on fundamental truths, exposes the web's rot and offers a radical way forward—a path where we can finally cut out the cancer and rebuild technology on truly eco-friendly principles.
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The Web: A Monument to Human Hubris
Web technologies are the product of shortcuts and compromises. JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and their ilk are glorified hacks, cobbled together to solve yesterday's problems but now expected to carry the weight of tomorrow's world. Every layer of abstraction adds inefficiency, every bloated framework compounds the energy drain, and every new browser update introduces more complexity to patch over the inherent flaws of the previous ones.
Modern web applications, stuffed with endless dependencies and ad trackers, demand more computational power than was used to land humans on the moon. The hardware arms race, fueled by these inefficiencies, ensures a constant churn of e-waste as old devices are discarded for newer, slightly faster ones. This isn’t progress—it’s a perpetual motion machine of waste, driven by greed and ignorance.
Bitcoin: The Base Layer of Truth
Enter Bitcoin, the antithesis of the web’s insanity. Bitcoin operates on a principle the web has long abandoned: truth through simplicity. Its base layer is immutable, efficient, and designed to do one thing exceptionally well—securely transfer value without trusted intermediaries. There are no bloated frameworks in Bitcoin, no endless layers of abstraction—just elegant, austere code that prioritizes function over form.
Bitcoin’s lightning-fast, decentralized, and energy-efficient second layers like the Lightning Network expose the web’s redundancy. Why rely on slow, resource-hungry web applications when Bitcoin provides an eco-friendly, censorship-resistant, and trustless platform for payments, communication, and data validation?
Excising the Cancer
The web is a parasite. It feeds on electricity, devours developer time, and churns out products that are inherently wasteful. The internet doesn’t need web browsers to function. It doesn’t need JavaScript to execute logic. It doesn’t need to be a bloated, surveillance-driven nightmare. What it needs is Bitcoin’s ethos applied at every layer.
Here’s the brutal truth: the web is redundant in a world where Bitcoin is the base layer of value and truth. Imagine a world where applications are built directly on Bitcoin’s decentralized infrastructure:
Data Sovereignty: Every piece of information is owned by the user, validated, and secured on the blockchain.
Eco-Friendly Applications: Stripped-down, efficient protocols replace bloated web stacks, reducing energy consumption and e-waste.
Global Accessibility: No need for monstrous data centers or planned obsolescence—simple, lightweight devices can interact directly with Bitcoin’s network.
True Decentralization: No more reliance on Big Tech monopolies controlling browsers, servers, and frameworks.
Shaking the Foundations
The web as it exists today is not a neutral tool—it’s a weapon of mass distraction, a cancer consuming the planet's resources while feeding corporations’ insatiable hunger for profit. Bitcoin reveals this grotesque reality and points to a better way. By adopting Bitcoin as the foundation of technology, we can eliminate the need for web browsers, JavaScript, and their toxic ecosystem. We can build systems that prioritize efficiency, decentralization, and sustainability—technologies that serve humanity rather than enslave it.
But this transition won’t happen without pain. For decades, people have been indoctrinated to believe that the web is essential, that web apps and cloud computing are the pinnacle of innovation. These are lies. They are lies told by those who profit from inefficiency, waste, and control. Bitcoin challenges these lies, not with words but with action. It functions as a silent rebuke to the waste and corruption of the web.
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Burn It Down and Build Anew
It’s time to excise the cancer. The web has failed us. Its inefficiencies, its bloat, its environmental impact—all are unforgivable. Bitcoin gives us a way out, a chance to start fresh. By adopting Bitcoin’s principles—simplicity, decentralization, and efficiency—we can build technologies that honor the planet, respect users, and secure a better future.
Let the web die. It’s time to bury this relic of hubris and build something better. Bitcoin is the way forward. Everything else is noise.
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2025-01-26 23:31:56
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are on the horizon, promising a new era of state-controlled digital money. While they might appear to threaten Bitcoin’s role in the financial ecosystem, they also present a unique opportunity for Bitcoiners to showcase Bitcoin’s strengths and drive its adoption. This article explores how CBDCs might affect Bitcoin and why Bitcoiners should view their emergence as a chance to reinforce Bitcoin’s role as the foundation of financial sovereignty.
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### **The Rise of CBDCs: A Gateway to Bitcoin Awareness**
The rollout of CBDCs by governments around the world will inevitably bring digital currencies into the mainstream. For many, CBDCs will serve as their first interaction with a fully digital form of money. This widespread exposure will naturally spark curiosity about other digital assets—most notably Bitcoin.
#### **Education Through Contrast**
CBDCs provide Bitcoiners with an opportunity to highlight the stark differences between Bitcoin and state-controlled money. Key contrasts include:
- **Centralization vs. Decentralization:** CBDCs are issued, controlled, and monitored by central banks, whereas Bitcoin operates on a trustless, decentralized network.
- **Infinite Supply vs. Scarcity:** CBDCs are tied to fiat systems and can be issued in unlimited quantities, contributing to inflation. Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins offers a deflationary alternative.
- **Surveillance vs. Privacy:** CBDCs are programmable and likely to come with extensive surveillance features. In contrast, Bitcoin provides pseudonymity and financial sovereignty.
As governments promote CBDCs, Bitcoiners have a prime opportunity to educate the public about Bitcoin’s unique properties as a censorship-resistant, decentralized store of value.
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### **The Flaws of CBDCs: Bitcoin’s Selling Points**
While governments tout CBDCs as the future of money, their inherent flaws could drive individuals and businesses toward Bitcoin.
#### **1. Erosion of Privacy**
CBDCs are expected to enable unprecedented levels of financial surveillance. Governments could monitor and control how individuals spend their money, with features like:
- Transaction tracking.
- Spending restrictions.
- Programmable expiration dates for money.
Bitcoin offers a clear alternative by enabling permissionless transactions and preserving financial privacy.
#### **2. Inflationary Nature**
Like fiat currencies, CBDCs will be subject to inflationary policies, reducing purchasing power over time. Bitcoin, with its fixed supply, stands in stark contrast as a hedge against inflation. As individuals experience the devaluation of CBDCs, they may turn to Bitcoin as a store of value.
#### **3. Control and Censorship**
CBDCs give governments the ability to impose financial controls, such as freezing accounts or limiting transactions. Bitcoin’s decentralized network makes it resistant to censorship, appealing to those seeking financial independence.
---
### **Opportunities for Bitcoiners**
Rather than viewing CBDCs as competition, Bitcoiners can use their emergence as a springboard to drive Bitcoin adoption. Here’s how:
#### **1. Positioning Bitcoin as an Escape Hatch**
For individuals and businesses wary of the surveillance and control inherent in CBDCs, Bitcoin represents a financial escape hatch. Bitcoiners can position Bitcoin as a parallel system that preserves privacy, autonomy, and freedom.
#### **2. Leveraging Education and Advocacy**
The introduction of CBDCs creates a natural opening for Bitcoiners to educate the public about Bitcoin’s advantages. Outreach efforts could focus on:
- Hosting workshops and webinars that explain Bitcoin’s properties.
- Sharing educational content that highlights the risks of CBDCs and the benefits of Bitcoin.
#### **3. Promoting Bitcoin for Global Transactions**
CBDCs will likely be restricted to domestic use, with limited interoperability between countries. Bitcoin, as a global, borderless currency, provides an alternative for cross-border transactions and remittances. The rise of CBDCs could drive demand for Bitcoin in this space.
#### **4. Advancing the Lightning Network**
While CBDCs may excel in everyday retail transactions, Bitcoin’s Lightning Network can compete as a fast and inexpensive payment layer. Bitcoiners can promote the Lightning Network as a viable alternative for small, instant payments.
---
### **The Bigger Picture: Bitcoin as a Hedge Against CBDCs**
CBDCs may accelerate the decline of trust in fiat currencies. As governments experiment with new monetary policies enabled by CBDCs—such as negative interest rates or expiration dates on money—individuals may lose confidence in state-controlled financial systems. This presents an opportunity for Bitcoin to solidify its role as a hedge against monetary mismanagement.
#### **Case Studies in Bitcoin Adoption**
Countries experiencing economic instability and inflation—where CBDCs fail to inspire trust—could see increased Bitcoin adoption. For example:
- In nations with hyperinflation, Bitcoin’s fixed supply makes it a lifeline for preserving wealth.
- In authoritarian regimes, Bitcoin offers financial freedom where CBDCs impose restrictions.
---
### **Seizing the Moment**
For Bitcoiners, the rise of CBDCs is not a threat but an opportunity. As governments introduce centralized digital currencies, Bitcoin can stand out as the decentralized, inflation-proof, and censorship-resistant alternative. By educating the public, advancing the Bitcoin ecosystem, and emphasizing Bitcoin’s unique properties, Bitcoiners can leverage CBDCs to drive adoption and solidify Bitcoin’s place in the global financial system.
The narrative is clear: while CBDCs represent a new chapter in centralized money, Bitcoin remains the future of financial sovereignty. For Bitcoiners, the time to act is now.
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2025-01-26 23:17:10
I'm finally moving on from Luka, who won't even be eligible for these awards, with how much time he's missed. While I'm at it, I'll also move off of Ant, who just isn't looking like the guy we expected to see this season. Tatum is an easy enough All NBA replacement, but I have not idea who's going to get the final spot, so I picked Wemby, who I at least think the media will be eager to vote for.
I made sure to record @grayruby's switch from the Pacers to the Magic. Boy, that is not aging well.
Remember, older correct predictions are worth more than younger ones, so don't wait too long to get off your bad predictions.
Here's the current state of the competition with your max possible score next to your nym:
| Contestant | MVP | Champ | All NBA | | | | |
|--------------|------|---------|----------|-|-|-|-|
| @Undisciplined 48| SGA| OKC | Jokic | Giannis | Wemby| Tatum| SGA |
| @grayruby 65| Giannis| Magic| Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Mitchell| Brunson|
| @gnilma 62| SGA| OKC| Jokic | Giannis| Tatum | Luka | SGA|
| @BitcoinAbhi 70 | Luka| Denver| Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant| SGA|
| @Bell_curve 70 | Luka| Celtics| Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant| SGA|
| @0xbitcoiner 70 | Jokic| Pacers| Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant| Brunson|
| @Coinsreporter 49| Giannis| Pacers| Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant| Brunson|
| @TheMorningStar 49| Luka| Celtics| Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant| SGA|
| @onthedeklein 49| Luka| T-Wolves| Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Wemby| SGA|
| @Carresan 49| Luka| Mavs| Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Wemby| SGA|
| @BTC_Bellzer 49| Luka| Celtics| Embiid| Giannis | Luka | Tatum| SGA|
| @realBitcoinDog 49| Luka| Lakers| Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant| SGA|
| @SimpleStacker 42| SGA| Celtics| Jokic| Tatum| Luka | Brunson| SGA|
| @BlokchainB 42| SGA| Knicks| AD| Giannis | Ant| Brunson| SGA|
**Prize**
At least 5k (I'll keep adding zaps to the pot).
If you want to join this contest, just leave your predictions for MVP, Champion, and All-NBA 1st team in the comments. See the [June post](https://stacker.news/items/585231/r/Undisciplined) for more details.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/865017
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@ 76c71aae:3e29cafa
2025-01-26 22:51:16
When I first heard about the DOGE project, I was ready to throw my laptop out the window. The [initial proposal](https://archive.is/nFNp4) read like a Silicon Valley libertarian fever dream - taking Musk's chaotic "move fast and break democracy" Twitter approach and unleashing it on federal agencies. Great, I thought, just what we need: more tech bros thinking they can "optimize" public institutions into oblivion.
But here's the weird thing - when you actually dig into [what DOGE has morphed into](https://www.nextgov.com/people/2025/01/us-digital-service-employees-are-being-re-interviewed-under-doge-transition/402423/), it's basically just USDS with a meme-worthy rebrand. For those not deep in the civic tech weeds, USDS was Obama's attempt to drag government technology out of the 1990s, inspired by the UK's actually-functional GDS program. And let's be real - government tech procurement is an absolute dumpster fire right now. We're talking billions wasted on projects that would make a CS101 student cringe, while the average American has to navigate websites that look like they were designed on GeoCities.
The deeply ironic thing is that Musk - for all his cosplaying as a technocratic messiah following in his grandfather's footsteps of dreaming up an antidemocratic technocratic state - actually has some relevant experience here. SpaceX did figure out how to work with government contracts without producing $500 million paperweights, and Tesla somehow gamed clean vehicle incentives into birthing the first new major car company since we invented radio.
Look, I'm the first to roll my eyes at Musk's wannabe-fascist posting sprees and his perpetual "I'm the main character of capitalism" energy. But speaking as someone who's banged their head against the wall of government technology modernization for years - if he actually focuses on the tech and keeps his brainrot political takes to himself, maybe DOGE could do some good?
Even Jen Pahlka, who basically wrote the book on government digital services, [is cautiously optimistic](https://fedscoop.com/trump-wants-a-doge-an-obama-era-tech-official-has-some-tips/). The services Americans get from their government are objectively terrible, and the procurement system is trapped in an infinite loop of failure. Maybe - and I can't believe I'm typing this - Musk's particular flavor of disruptive tech deployment could help?
Just... please, for the love of all things agile, let's keep him focused on the actual technology and far away from any more attempts to recreate his grandfather's dreams of a technocratic dystopia. We've got enough of those already.
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@ 006532cb:fd8f28b4
2025-01-26 22:10:39
![image](https://i.nostr.build/1eCFGDo4ZGLABbXm.png)
![image](https://i.nostr.build/RXc5rJxdPAHFiHbc.jpg)
**Law of Conservation of Energy:**
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another. This means that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant over time, but the form of energy can change (e.g., from kinetic energy to potential energy). This fundamental principle in physics highlights the importance of energy efficiency and the potential for energy to be transformed and reused.
**Henry Ford's Energy Currency:**
Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, proposed the concept of an "energy currency" in the 1920s. He suggested that energy, rather than gold or other commodities, could serve as the basis for a new monetary system. Ford's idea was that energy is the fundamental unit of value, as it is the driving force behind all economic activity. He proposed that energy could be used as a standard unit of exchange, allowing for more efficient and equitable trade.
**Buckminster Fuller's View on Energy Production and Wealth:**
Buckminster Fuller, a renowned architect, systems theorist, and futurist, believed that energy production is the key to creating wealth and abundance. He argued that energy is the fundamental driver of economic growth and that increasing energy production can lead to increased prosperity. Fuller's concept of "ephemeralization" suggests that as energy production becomes more efficient and widespread, the cost of goods and services decreases, leading to increased abundance and wealth. He also emphasized the importance of designing systems that maximize energy efficiency and minimize waste, allowing for more equitable distribution of resources and wealth.
[](https://v.nostr.build/O1F9io3FgKbhuagy.mp4)
[](https://v.nostr.build/F6WhrU5RO4tGaNBa.mp4)
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@ dbb19ae0:c3f22d5a
2025-01-26 20:11:28
Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is a decentralized, open protocol designed for creating censorship-resistant social networks. It was introduced in 2020. Unlike traditional social media platforms, Nostr operates without a central server, relying instead on a network of relays to transmit messages.
### Key Features of Nostr:
1. **Decentralization**: Nostr doesn't rely on a single central server. Instead, it uses a network of independent relays to transmit data, making it resistant to censorship and single points of failure.
2. **Public and Private Keys**: Users are identified by cryptographic key pairs. A public key serves as a user's identifier, while a private key is used to sign messages, ensuring authenticity and security.
3. **Simplicity**: The protocol is intentionally simple, focusing on text-based messages (notes) and other basic data types. This simplicity makes it easy to implement and extend.
4. **Interoperability**: Since Nostr is an open protocol, anyone can build clients or relays that interact with the network, fostering a diverse ecosystem of applications.
5. **Censorship Resistance**: Because there is no central authority, it is difficult for any single entity to censor or control the network.
### How Nostr Works:
- Users generate a public/private key pair.
- They publish messages (called "events" or "notes") to relays, which are then broadcast to other users.
- Relays are independent servers that store and forward messages. Users can choose which relays to use or even run their own.
- Clients (applications that interact with Nostr) fetch messages from relays and display them to users.
### Use Cases:
- **Social Networking**: Nostr can be used to build decentralized social networks where users have full control over their data.
- **Microblogging**: Users can post short messages or updates.
- **Messaging**: Nostr can be used for direct messaging between users.
- **Collaborative Tools**: The protocol can be extended to support collaborative applications like shared documents or task management.
### Popular Clients:
- **Damus**: A Nostr client for iOS, designed for microblogging and social interactions.
- **Amethyst**: A Nostr client for Android.
- **Yakihonne**: A web-based Nostr client and Android app.
- **Primal**: A web-based Nostr client and Android app.
### Challenges:
- **Scalability**: As the network grows, managing the volume of messages and ensuring efficient relay performance can be challenging.
- **Spam and Abuse**: Without central moderation, spam and abusive content can be difficult to manage.
- **User Experience**: Decentralized systems can be more complex for average users to understand and use compared to centralized platforms.
Nostr represents a growing trend toward decentralized, user-controlled social networks, offering an alternative to traditional, centralized platforms. Its success will depend on adoption, ease of use, and the ability to address challenges like spam and scalability.
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@ f7d424b5:618c51e8
2025-01-26 19:03:22
(These podcast shownotes were originally posted on our website [melonmancy.net](https://melonmancy.net)
A second video game award show has hit the south tower. Also if you have topic ideas feel free to sign up on [our forum](https://melonmancy.cafe) we decided to not restrict any posts on the idea threads.
We mentioned a few things in the show you might want to pull up while listening, they are the following:
- [Literally WHO studio grandstanding over lewd PC mods](https://x.com/TeamKillMedia/status/1880780993813987541)
- [Aggro Crab leaves X - cringe or no?](https://x.com/AggroCrabGames/status/1882521609690587528)
- [Selacodev immediately bullied after their trailer was shown at TRGAs for free w/o permission](https://x.com/SelacoGame/status/1882726785689031155)
Obligatory:
- [Listen to the new episode here!](https://melonmancy.net/listen)
- [Discuss this episode on OUR NEW FORUM](https://melonmancy.cafe/d/101-mp99-30-is-30)
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- Get a modern podcast app to use that RSS feed on at [newpodcastapps.com](http://newpodcastapps.com/)
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Our podcast is created entirely with free software and is proudly hosted on [RSSBlue!](https://rssblue.com)
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@ 378562cd:a6fc6773
2025-01-26 18:51:00
Here is the best list I could compile.... I hope I didn't miss anything but please let me know if I did in the comments.
- **Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement**\
Directed the U.S. to exit the Paris Climate Agreement, citing economic priorities over global climate commitments.
- **Withdrawal from the World Health Organization**\
Initiated the process to withdraw the U.S. from the WHO, criticizing its handling of global health crises.
- **Declaration of National Emergency at the Southern Border**\
Declared an emergency to allocate military resources for border security and wall construction.
- **Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship**\
Proposed ending birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens in the U.S.; pending legal challenges.
- **Mass Pardon of January 6th Defendants**\
Pardoned approximately 1,500 individuals charged in the Capitol riot, sparking significant debate.
- **Reinstatement of the Mexico City Policy**\
Prohibited U.S. foreign aid from funding organizations that provide or promote abortions.
- **Energy Policy Shift Favoring Fossil Fuels**\
Ordered an expansion of fossil fuel production on federal lands and offshore, reversing previous restrictions.
- **Rescission of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs**\
Ended DEI initiatives within federal agencies, focusing on merit-based policies.
- **Establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency**\
Created a department tasked with reducing bureaucratic waste and improving federal operations.
- **Designation of Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations**\
Labeled certain cartels as foreign terrorist organizations to enhance enforcement measures.
- **Mandate for Federal Employees to Return to Offices**\
Ended remote work policies for federal employees, requiring a full return to physical offices.
- **Artificial Intelligence Investment Initiative**\
Repealed previous AI orders and allocated $500 billion to advance AI development in the U.S.
- **Pardon of Ross Ulbricht**\
Granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road online marketplace.
- **Reversal of Electric Vehicle Targets and Renewable Energy Permits**\
Halted permits for renewable energy projects and reversed EV adoption targets.
- **Declaration of National Energy Emergency**\
Declared an emergency to boost domestic energy production and enhance energy independence.
- **Declassification of Assassination Files**\
Ordered the release of government records related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr.
- **Pardons for Anti-Abortion Protesters**\
Pardoned individuals convicted of offenses related to anti-abortion protests, including clinic blockades.
- **Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology**\
Promoted U.S. leadership in blockchain and digital assets while fostering innovation and regulatory clarity.
- **National Hiring Freeze and IRS Agent Reassignment**\
Froze federal hiring and proposed reassigning 90,000 IRS agents to border security roles.
- **Trade Reform and Tariff Implementation**\
Imposed tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, aiming to boost U.S. manufacturing and tax revenue.
- **Investigation into Weaponization of the Justice System**\
Initiated a probe into federal, state, and local agencies to assess potential misuse of the justice system.
- **Suspension of CBP One Program**\
Terminated the system allowing asylum seekers to schedule appointments at legal ports of entry.
- **Demand for Increased NATO Defense Spending**\
Called on NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP for equitable burden-sharing.
- **Trade Tariff Threats Against Mexico and Canada**\
Announced intentions to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada to protect U.S. industries.
- **Suspension of Foreign Aid, Including to Ukraine**\
Halted all foreign aid programs, notably affecting assistance to Ukraine.
- **Launch of Mass Deportations Using Military Aircraft**\
Initiated large-scale deportations of undocumented immigrants utilizing military resources.
- **Executive Order Recognizing Only Two Genders**\
Stated that the federal government will recognize only two genders, male and female, eliminating DEI mandates.
- **Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity**\
Prohibited private organizations from conducting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) employment programs for jobs created by federal contracts.
- **Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization**\
Initiated the process of designating Yemen's Ansar Allah (the Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
- **Rescission of Executive Order 11246**\
Revoked the 1965 order that prohibited federal contractors from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and mandated affirmative action programs.
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@ 0b118e40:4edc09cb
2025-01-26 16:39:37
Does Bitcoin incentivize innovations in renewable and clean energy sectors? Absolutely.
While the debate about Bitcoin’s energy consumption continues, its role in driving innovation often goes unnoticed.
Over 50% of the energy consumed by Bitcoin miners now comes from renewable sources, and the industry is pushing the boundaries of repurposing waste energy and tapping into underutilized resources.
This sets a clear contradiction from industries like chemicals, primary metals, and textiles, which dominate global energy consumption with coal and natural gas. Despite global initiatives like the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework, which mandates sustainability investments, fossil fuels still account for over [80% of global energy](ourworldindata.org/energy-mix) use in 2023. Big corporations can easily "greenwash" their efforts by purchasing carbon credits and slapping on green labels, yet their day-to-day operations remain largely unchanged.
Bitcoin miners, however, are not coerced into adopting clean energy; they are incentivized by the need to minimize costs. Their profitability depends on finding the most affordable energy sources, and this has led to innovations in utilizing surplus and waste energy.
What began with small-scale experiments has now captured the attention of global corporations like Deutsche Telekom and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), which are leveraging surplus energy for Bitcoin mining.
Are these developments signaling that Bitcoin mining is becoming integral to mainstream energy systems? The answer increasingly appears to be yes.
I first came across the idea that Bitcoin could incentivize renewable energy through a tweet from [Jack](https://x.com/jack/status/1384903902907314176) a few years ago, and out of curiosity, I explored some of the ways Bitcoin is advancing renewable and clean energy. I’ll share a few examples below. Please note that this is by no means an exhaustive list, but it provides a glimpse into Bitcoin’s role in driving renewable and clean energy innovation.
There are 2 categories of energy sources I looked into :
**Renewables:** Hydropower, geothermal, ocean wave energy, wind power, and solar energy.
**Clean Non-Renewables:** Waste coal, flare gas, and nuclear energy.
### Renewables
**1. Hydropower**
Hydropower is one of the oldest renewable energy sources, but many countries struggle with maintaining an aging infrastructure, leading to abandoned dams. However, countries like Paraguay and Laos have successfully utilized hydropower to meet 90% or more of their energy needs, often yielding a surplus. In [Paraguay](https://youtu.be/JPanr1nsPA4), Marathon Digital Holdings partnered with the Penguin Group to establish a hydro-powered Bitcoin mining facility near the Itaipú Dam. Globally, companies like GRIID Infrastructure and [Sazmining](https://www.hydroreview.com/business-finance/brief-sazmining-adds-hydropower-facility-for-bitcoin-mining/) have integrated hydropower into their operations, with hydropower now accounting for about 23% of [Bitcoin mining’s energy use](https://www.hydroreview.com/business-finance/business/the-major-energy-source-for-bitcoin-mining-is-hydropower/).
**2. Geothermal Energy**
In [El Salvador](https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1790568657715605534), Bitcoin mining powered by volcanic heat has attracted investments, with proceeds funding schools and hospitals. In the last 3 years, nearly 474 Bitcoin worth $29 million using volcano-fueled geothermal power was mined. In Africa, [Gridless](https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/04/19/jack-dorsey-backed-start-up-taps-into-geothermal-hydro-and-solar-power-to-run-bitcoin-mines-across-africa.html) leverages geothermal, hydro, and solar power for decentralized mining in Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia.
**3. Ocean Energy**
Ocean thermal energy conversion ([OTEC](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/bitcoin-unlocks-ocean-energy)), a 150-year-old concept, is emerging as a viable solution, particularly in regions like Hawaii (Oahu) where traditional renewables face challenges. Not only is the cost of energy the highest in the US, the people of Hawaii face a wastage of energy surplus which can be turned into profit through Bitcoin mining.
When I first read about the potential of ocean energy used for Bitcoin Mining, it was through Lord Fusitu’a, a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Tonga in 2021. Unfortunately, he passed away and I was not able to find many updates on it after that. Ocean energy was also tested by [Tara Ocean](https://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/04/17/ff-los-angeles-helps-preserve-the-oceans-mining-bitcoin) as a combination project between Paris and Los Angeles and it showed promising results.
**4. Wind Power**
Texas leads in wind energy, accounting for 25% of its grid. Bitcoin miners have flocked to the state, leveraging tax incentives and abundant wind power to fuel operations, tripling Bitcoin mining hashrate since 2021. DARI (Digital Assets Research Institute) revealed Bitcoin mining saved Texas up to $18 billion by reducing the need for new gas peaker plants. Companies like [German Telekom](https://www.rechargenews.com/wind/german-telecoms-giant-to-trial-using-excess-green-power-to-mine-bitcoin/2-1-1735062) also use excess wind and solar energy for mining, addressing intermittency challenges.
**5. Solar Energy**
[Block Inc. and Blockstream’s](https://www.reuters.com/technology/square-invest-5-mln-blockstreams-solar-powered-bitcoin-mining-facility-2021-06-05/) solar-powered Bitcoin mining facility highlight the untapped potential of solar in sun-rich regions like Africa. Companies like [TeraWulf and Aspen Creek](https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/02/01/future-of-energy-how-solar-power-is-fueling-the-cryptocurrency-boom/) are also pioneering solar-powered mining operations. In late 2022, Meco unveiled the world’s first solar-electric crypto-mining rigs. Additionally, investments are flowing into companies focusing on renewable-powered Bitcoin mining, with Aspen Creek securing $8 million in 2022 to expand its solar-powered operations.
### Clean Non-Renewables
**1. Flare Gas**
[Crusoe Energy Systems](https://crusoe.ai/newsroom/emissions-into-crypto-wins-millions/) captures methane from oil drilling to power Bitcoin mining, making it carbon-negative and eliminating 99.89% of greenhouse gas emissions. This method is a key example of using waste gas that would otherwise be flared into the atmosphere.
**2. Nuclear Energy**
[TeraWulf’s Nautilus Cryptomine ](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/03/06/terawulf-starts-nuclear-powered-bitcoin-mining-with-nearly-8000k-rigs-at-nautilus-facility)facility in Pennsylvania represents the first nuclear-powered Bitcoin mining operation in the U.S., with nearly 8,000 mining rigs online. Nuclear energy is stable, scalable and clean as its low-carbon energy source, making it an attractive option for Bitcoin mining. I recall the mayor of Miami, [Francis Suarez](https://x.com/documentingbtc/status/1405993919347843076?s=21) also recognized the potential of nuclear energy to attract Bitcoin mining operations to the city but I don’t have any recent updates on this.
**3. Waste Coal**
[Stronghold Digital Mining](https://www.reuters.com/legal/crypto-miner-pennsylvania-hit-with-lawsuit-over-pollution-bitcoin-mine-2024-03-26/) repurposes waste coal from old mining sites to generate energy for Bitcoin mining operations. While this method helps reduce the environmental impact of waste coal, it has faced criticism for emissions produced by burning additional materials like tires.
### The Potentials of Bitcoin mining in underdeveloped regions
In regions where traditional energy infrastructure is scarce, Bitcoin mining is a significant opportunity to stimulate the development of renewable energy sources and improve living conditions.
In many African countries, solar and hydroelectric resources remain largely untapped or abandoned, with nations like Congo, South Sudan, and Malawi having less than 10% access to electricity. Bitcoin mining’s energy demand acts as a powerful economic incentive, attracting investments to build infrastructure that enhances access to electricity, clean water, and other basic amenities.
Alex Gladstein beautifully captures this idea in his article "[The Humanitarian and Environmental Case for Bitcoin](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/bitcoin-is-humanitarian-and-environmental)" where he discusses how Bitcoin mining can be a force for good, encouraging investment in renewable energy and providing sustainable economic growth for regions long underserved by traditional infrastructure.
### On a last note
Bitcoin mining is proving to be a catalyst for renewable energy innovation. Despite decades of Keynesian counter-cyclical policies targeted at boosting infrastructure spending, ranging from IMF infrastructure loans in the 1970s to frameworks like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Millennium Development Plans, and now ESG, the Global South remains impoverished, with many regions still lacking basic amenities. Non-renewable energy usage remain high. Traditional approaches have not solved the problem.
Bitcoin, however, just works.
Its financial system empowers individuals worldwide, breaking free from centralized control, while its mining operations leverage surplus and clean energy sources to drive renewable innovation. With growing global adoption, Bitcoin is no longer an isolated financial system. It is becoming an integral part of daily life and a force for global energy transformation.
As the mining focus shifts toward individual contribution with open-source integrated chips and decentralized mining solutions, we are likely to witness a new wave of renewable energy innovations on a smaller, more accessible scale that anyone can adopt.
The current energy debate surrounding Bitcoin often overlooks its potential. Beyond the criticisms, Bitcoin mining is creating tangible opportunities to innovate in renewable energy, particularly in underdeveloped areas. As the industry grows, it’s becoming abundantly clear that Bitcoin is a key part of the solution to our financial and energy challenges.
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2025-01-26 15:32:13
Here are today's picks using my proprietary betting strategy at [Freebitcoin](https://freebitco.in/?r=51325722). For details about what Risk Balanced Odds Arbitrage is and why it works see https://stacker.news/items/342765/r/Undisciplined.
For a hypothetical 1k-ish wager on each match, distribute your sats as follows:
| Outcome 1 | Outcome 2 | Outcome 3 | Bet 1 | Bet 2 | Bet 3 |
|--------------|-------------|--------------|-------|-------|-------|
| Newcastle| Fullham| Draw | 583| 200| 238|
| Man United| Crystal Palace| Draw | 459| 286| 280|
| Chelsea| West Ham| Draw | 714| 125| 179|
| Brentford| Tottenham| Draw | 417| 364| 250|
| Arsenal| Man City| Draw | 465| 278| 274|
| Bournemouth| Liverpool| Draw | 211| 565| 238|
A note of caution about Freebitcoin: they recorded the wrong outcome for last week's Bills vs Ravens game and as of yet have not corrected it. I recall one other instance of something similar happening, so proceed with caution.
This RBOA strategy is largely immune from that problem, but be aware of it when just betting on one outcome.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/864472
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@ 9e69e420:d12360c2
2025-01-26 15:26:44
Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued new guidance halting spending on most foreign aid grants for 90 days, including military assistance to Ukraine. This immediate order shocked State Department officials and mandates “stop-work orders” on nearly all existing foreign assistance awards.
While it allows exceptions for military financing to Egypt and Israel, as well as emergency food assistance, it restricts aid to key allies like Ukraine, Jordan, and Taiwan. The guidance raises potential liability risks for the government due to unfulfilled contracts.
A report will be prepared within 85 days to recommend which programs to continue or discontinue.
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@ 378562cd:a6fc6773
2025-01-26 14:50:23
**Top 20 U.S.-Based Cryptocurrency Headlines:**
1. **Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense Amid Crypto Talks**\
The newly confirmed Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has hinted at exploring blockchain applications for national security and defense logistics.
2. **Senate to Debate Cryptocurrency Taxation Reform**\
A bipartisan bill focusing on cryptocurrency taxation is set for Senate debate, aiming to simplify tax reporting and encourage blockchain innovation.
3. **Florida Launches State-Backed Blockchain Pilot Program**\
Florida has initiated a pilot program leveraging blockchain for state services, including property records and public benefits distribution.
4. **Silicon Valley Firms Ramp Up Blockchain Development**\
Tech giants in Silicon Valley, including Meta and Google, have announced increased investments in blockchain R&D to align with U.S. policy shifts.
5. **California Mulls Digital Asset Consumer Protection Bill**\
California lawmakers are reviewing a proposed bill designed to strengthen consumer protections in cryptocurrency transactions and prevent fraud.
6. **Wyoming Leads in Blockchain Legislation**\
Wyoming continues to set the standard for pro-blockchain legislation, introducing additional laws to attract cryptocurrency businesses and miners.
7. **Texas Becomes a Hub for Crypto Mining**\
Texas remains a hotbed for cryptocurrency mining operations, with favorable regulations and abundant energy resources attracting global miners.
8. **New York Revisits BitLicense Regulations**\
The New York Department of Financial Services is revising its stringent BitLicense requirements, seeking to balance industry growth and consumer protection.
9. **SEC Proposes Clearer Guidelines for ICOs**\
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules to clarify and reduce ambiguity surrounding initial coin offerings (ICOs).
10. **Banking Giants Reenter Crypto Markets**\
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are reportedly resuming their cryptocurrency trading desks, reflecting renewed institutional confidence in the market.
11. **Crypto Job Market Expands in the U.S.**\
Major crypto companies, including Coinbase and Kraken, are expanding hiring efforts, focusing on compliance, engineering, and product development roles.
12. **U.S. Treasury Collaborates with Private Sector on Blockchain Security**\
The U.S. Treasury has launched a joint initiative with private companies to enhance blockchain cybersecurity and combat crypto-related crimes.
13. **Nevada Considers Tax Incentives for Crypto Startups**\
Nevada legislators are discussing tax breaks for cryptocurrency startups to attract more tech companies to the state.
14. **Miami Hosts Blockchain Week**\
Miami has kicked off Blockchain Week, drawing thousands of participants from around the world to discuss cryptocurrency innovation and regulation.
15. **Colorado Accepts Tax Payments in Cryptocurrency**\
Colorado residents can now pay state taxes using Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking a milestone in government adoption of digital currencies.
16. **Boston Dynamics Explores Blockchain in Robotics**\
Boston Dynamics has announced research into using blockchain technology to enhance coordination and security for robotic systems.
17. **Crypto Payments Expand in the Retail Sector**\
Major U.S. retailers, including Walmart and Home Depot, are piloting cryptocurrency payment systems in select locations.
18. **Federal Reserve Examines Decentralized Finance (DeFi)**\
The Federal Reserve has initiated a study on the potential implications and opportunities of decentralized finance within the U.S. economy.
19. **Chicago Becomes a Cryptocurrency Innovation Hub**\
Chicago has unveiled a public-private initiative to attract blockchain startups and establish the city as a leading hub for cryptocurrency innovation.
20. **Arizona Proposes Bitcoin as Legal Tender**\
Arizona legislators are drafting a bill recognizing Bitcoin as legal tender, potentially making it the first U.S. state to do so.
---
**Top 5 Worldwide Cryptocurrency Headlines:**
1. **European Union Accelerates Crypto Regulation Framework**\
The EU is working on comprehensive legislation to standardize cryptocurrency regulations across member states, focusing on consumer protection and innovation.
2. **China's Shadow Crypto Market Flourishes Despite Crackdowns**\
Despite stringent bans, underground cryptocurrency trading in China continues to thrive, fueled by over-the-counter brokers and international platforms.
3. **India Explores Blockchain Voting Systems**\
India is piloting blockchain technology for secure and transparent voting, aiming to modernize its electoral process.
4. **El Salvador Expands Bitcoin Adoption Programs**\
El Salvador, the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, is launching new programs to educate its citizens on cryptocurrency use and blockchain technology.
5. **African Nations Adopt Bitcoin for Cross-Border Transactions**\
African countries increasingly leverage Bitcoin to streamline cross-border trade, addressing inefficiencies in traditional banking systems.
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@ 0463223a:3b14d673
2025-01-26 13:07:36
Hmm so I heard that in order to improve my brain I should try writing… Ok groovy, I’ll give it a go. In all honesty I don’t know what to write, my brain is a jumble of noise and titbits of random knowledge. I likely know more about sound than the average person but as physics goes, I don’t have anything new or profound to add. Air moves and noises happen. Is there really any more to it? I could write some flowery bollocks about refraction, absorption coefficients and reverberation times, or I could write some out there, arty shit but I don’t think that adds any value to anyone.
A lot of folks online have very strong beliefs in how the world operates or should operate. Whilst their conviction is strong, there’s also is a large percentage of people who totally disagree with them and think the exact opposite is the answer. That’s quite shit isn’t it? Humans have been around for 100,000 years or so and haven’t worked it out. I wonder what makes the internet celeb so certain they’ve got it right when the next internet celeb completely disagrees? I do my best to avoid any of these cunts but despite running to the obscurest social media platforms they still turn up with their profound statements. Meh.
Ideologically I’m leaning toward anarchism but even that seems full of arguments and contradictions and ultimately I don’t think I can be arsed with identifying with any particular ideology. I tried reading some philosophy and struggled with it, although I deep fall into a lovely deep sleep. It’s fair to say I’m not the brightest button in the box. I have a wife, a couple of cats and lots of things that make nosies in my shed. That’s pretty cool right? Well it works for me.
So why write this? I clearly wrote in the first sentence that I’m trying to improve my brain, a brain that’s gone through a number to twists and turns, a lot brain altering substances. I own that, no one forced me to. Beside, George Clinton was still smoking crack aged 80, didn’t do him any harm…
I’m on the 5th paragraph. I don’t feel any smarter yet and each paragraph is getting shorter, having started from a low base. I guess I’m being too high time preference… Might be a while before I launch my Deep Thought podcasts where myself and a guest talk for 500 hours about the philosophy of money and 13 amp plug sockets.
I’ve tortured myself enough. I’m posting this on Nostr where it will never go away.. lol. If you got this far, I congratulate/commiserate you and wish you a wonderful day.
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@ fd78c37f:a0ec0833
2025-01-26 12:07:12
## **ETHOS & PURPOSE**🌐
SATS'N'FACTS emphasizes Creativity, Privacy, FOSS Advocacy,with a focus on Local Community, Decentralization, and Health Balance. It is dedicated to nurturing an environment where decentralization and open collaboration thrive, providing space for deep technical discussions, hands-on learning, and meaningful networking, all with the goal of strengthening the Bitcoin community in Asia.
They aspire to redefine boundaries and usher in a new era of design and development excellence that leaves an indelible mark on the bitcoin environment. A three-day event dedicated to fostering innovation, and freedom within the Bitcoin Developer Community in Asia.
## LEADS🧑💼
Enthusiast developers and builders from around the globe, will attend this first installments of the SATS’N’FACTS. Including nostr:npub1nvfgglea9zlcs58tcqlc6j26rt50ngkgdk7699wfq4txrx37aqcsz4e7zd nostr:npub1cj6ndx5akfazux7f0vjl4fyx9k0ulf682p437fe03a9ndwqjm0tqj886t6 nostr:npub148jz5r9xujcjpqygk69yl4jqwjqmzgrqly26plktfjy8g4t7xaysj9xhgp nostr:npub1htnhsay5dmq3r72tukdw72pduzfdcja0yylcajuvnc2uklkhxp8qnz3qac nostr:npub1ejxswthae3nkljavznmv66p9ahp4wmj4adux525htmsrff4qym9sz2t3tv nostr:npub1gwa27rpgum8mr9d30msg8cv7kwj2lhav2nvmdwh3wqnsa5vnudxqlta2sz nostr:npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6ef nostr:npub13rvvn5g23anm09kwnya8qvzqejxfajfa56rnn47ck5l96ke6cq4sdcd4e0 nostr:npub147whqsr5vsj86x0ays70r0hgreklre3ey97uvcmxhum65skst56s30selt nostr:npub190trvg63e6tyqlwlj6lccqpftx76lckj25c006vwx3dzvdl88yxs2nyqdx nostr:npub1hw6amg8p24ne08c9gdq8hhpqx0t0pwanpae9z25crn7m9uy7yarse465gr nostr:npub10xk2rsg9l9ksht66egss98z7mzhetf8d7q4476d9cm6vsfv3a00qld5tdf nostr:npub19x0h8jm3mnwzhv4tpq62zta05er0qlyge73m0pwsp7h666khkd9qev2ree and more.
## AGENDA📝
The event is designed to be a “decentralized and collaborative” effort between all participants, with activities being put together with attendees’ feedback. So no agenda, but here some guidance to make sure this event will be joyful and constructive:
🗓️**8ᵗʰғᴇʙ Doors Opening**:
- [ ] Event Opening
- [ ] Welcome session and intros
- [ ] Presentations and open discussions
- [ ] Initial networking and collaborative sessions
- [ ] Hackathon begins
🗓️**9ᵗʰғᴇʙ** :
- [ ] Hackathon continues
- [ ] Attendee-led sessions
- [ ] Recording room open for voluntarily podcasting and interviews
- [ ] Peer-to-peer learning and networking
🗓️**10ᵗʰғᴇʙ Closing UP**:
- [ ] Hackathon wrap-up
- [ ] Pitching contest and project presentations
- [ ] Networking
- [ ] Closing remarks and final session
## MERCH🛍️
Their event merch is not just cool—it’s a must-have! T-shirts 👕, bags 🎒, stickers 🖼️, caps 🧢...Get yours and carry the event vibe wherever you go!
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/fd78c37f13c3a9d5bce80dc3278d529ba908e5119e90f9131905c5a5a0ec0833/files/1737892769834-YAKIHONNES3.png)
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/fd78c37f13c3a9d5bce80dc3278d529ba908e5119e90f9131905c5a5a0ec0833/files/1737892777298-YAKIHONNES3.png)
## Other Fun Activities🎡
In addition to the exciting conference, they've prepared a variety of enriching experiences for you—live art and craft activities🎨, art exhibitions🖼️, creative workshops✨, and Thai massage 💆……, and more.
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/fd78c37f13c3a9d5bce80dc3278d529ba908e5119e90f9131905c5a5a0ec0833/files/1737892856744-YAKIHONNES3.png)
## How to join the Event🎡
If you're in Asia this February, don't miss out—join them in the vibrant city of Chiang Mai, Thailand 🇹🇭 for an unforgettable experience!
📅 **Time**:8—10th February 2025
📍**Location**:12/8 ถ.วัวลาย ซอย 3 ตำบลหายยา, เมืองเชียงใหม่ 50100 🇹🇭ไทย
💺**Book your seat:** https://formstr.app/#/fill/b3b9bd115fe936848a5e03134fefff945287285d51b1dee4731fef6a1070c597
🎤**Submit an idea**: https://formstr.app/#/forms/cf02333ea3c0d0c21080df599373e289fa343a55e63a1abdc7f633d1594078ff
🎫**Buy your ticket**: https://satsnfacts.btc.pub/p/ticket/
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-26 11:48:45
For centuries, the global narrative has been dominated by Western powers, their economies, and their cultural hegemony. But beneath this veneer of dominance lies a reality that is becoming increasingly impossible to ignore: the East—spanning Asia, the Middle East, and beyond—is awakening, mobilizing human potential and economic resources on a scale that dwarfs anything seen in the West.
To grasp this transformation, one must break free from traditional Western-centric paradigms and understand the numbers, the sheer scale, and the unstoppable momentum of this shift.
---
#### **Population: The Power of Numbers**
The East’s greatest asset is its people. To put this into perspective:
- **China**: With a population of 1.4 billion, it has more than four times the people of the United States. Imagine the United States replicating its entire labor force four times over, and you begin to see the scale of China’s potential.
- **India**: By 2023, India officially surpassed China as the most populous nation. Its **Gen Z population alone—over 375 million people**—is larger than the entire U.S. population.
- **Southeast Asia**: The ASEAN region, comprising nations like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, boasts a combined population of over **680 million**. Indonesia alone, with **280 million people**, is the world’s fourth-most populous country.
In total, Asia accounts for **60% of the world’s population**. The raw human potential here is akin to unlocking billions of minds, all innovating, producing, and consuming.
The East is like a beehive, with billions of individuals working in unison, each contributing to a collective force that is buzzing with energy and unstoppable growth. Meanwhile, the West, though still industrious, often resembles a lone artisan toiling in a workshop, unaware of the scale of production happening just beyond their horizon.
---
#### **Economic Growth: The Compounding Engine**
Western economies, long considered the gold standard, are now being eclipsed by the rapid growth of Eastern nations.
- **China’s GDP**: In 1980, China’s GDP was a mere **$191 billion**, less than 5% of the U.S. economy. By 2023, it surpassed **$19 trillion**, closing in on the U.S. ($25 trillion) as the largest economy. Analysts predict that by the 2030s, China will overtake the U.S. to claim the top spot.
- **India’s Growth Rate**: India, now the fifth-largest economy, has consistently achieved GDP growth rates of **6-8% annually** over the past two decades. Its economy, currently valued at **$3.7 trillion**, is projected to become the world’s third-largest by 2030.
- **ASEAN Economic Bloc**: The combined GDP of ASEAN nations exceeds **$3.6 trillion**, making it the fifth-largest economic bloc globally. Its strategic position as a manufacturing hub and its youthful workforce are propelling it forward.
Compare these numbers to the **2-3% growth rates** in the U.S. and Europe, and it becomes evident that the East isn’t just catching up; it’s compounding at a rate that will leave Western economies in the dust.
The economic growth of the East is like a tidal wave gathering strength far out at sea. At first, it’s almost imperceptible, but as it approaches the shore, its size and force become undeniable, reshaping everything in its path. By comparison, the West resembles a well-built dam holding back a steady river—resilient, but incapable of matching the raw power of the oncoming surge.
---
#### **Infrastructure Development: Building Tomorrow**
The East is constructing the foundations of its future at an unprecedented pace:
- **High-Speed Rail**: China’s high-speed rail network spans over **42,000 kilometers**, more than the rest of the world combined. To put it in perspective, this is like building a rail line that circles the Earth’s equator—with some to spare—in just two decades.
- **Smart Cities**: India has embarked on its ambitious **100 Smart Cities Mission**, modernizing urban infrastructure to support its growing population. Meanwhile, the ASEAN region is investing billions in digital infrastructure to create hyper-connected economies.
- **Energy Transition**: China leads the world in renewable energy investment, accounting for **45% of global renewable energy capacity additions** in 2022. This is the equivalent of powering all of Europe’s renewable energy needs annually.
These infrastructure projects aren’t just impressive feats of engineering; they are the scaffolding of economies that are designed to scale.
The East’s infrastructure boom is like planting an immense forest. Each rail line, smart city, and renewable energy project is a tree—seemingly small on its own but, when viewed together, forming a vast and thriving ecosystem that reshapes the climate of global power.
---
#### **Education and Innovation: The Engine of Progress**
The East is also mobilizing its human capital through education and innovation.
- **China** graduates over **1.2 million engineers annually**, dwarfing the **70,000 engineering graduates in the United States**.
- **India’s Tech Workforce**: India’s IT sector employs **5 million professionals** and contributes nearly **10% of the country’s GDP**. Companies like Infosys and TCS aren’t just outsourcing hubs; they’re global innovation powerhouses.
- **Patents and R&D**: China filed **1.5 million patents in 2022**, compared to the U.S.’s **620,000**. This means that for every patent filed in the West, two or more are being filed in China.
Innovation ecosystems in places like Shenzhen and Bangalore are the modern equivalents of Silicon Valley, but on steroids—fueled by scale, government support, and an unrelenting hunger to lead.
The East’s educational and innovation push is like lighting a thousand candles in a dark room. Where the West may hold a single, steady flame, the East is illuminating every corner, creating a dazzling and unstoppable glow.
---
#### **A Metaphor for the West: The Dam Bursting**
For the average Westerner, understanding this shift requires a relatable metaphor. Imagine standing behind a dam holding back a massive reservoir. For decades, the dam (the West) controlled the flow, regulating what trickled out to the downstream (the East). But now, the reservoir has grown so vast and powerful that it can no longer be contained. The dam is cracking, and when it bursts, the torrent of economic and human potential will reshape the entire landscape.
Alternatively, think of it as a relay race. For centuries, the West held the baton and set the pace. But now, the baton has been passed to the East, whose runners—with their sheer numbers and untapped potential—are sprinting at a speed that leaves the previous team struggling to keep up.
---
#### **Conclusion: The Multi-Polar Future**
The West must wake up to this reality, not with fear or resentment, but with a willingness to adapt. The world is moving towards a multi-polar order, where power is distributed rather than concentrated. Cooperation, not confrontation, will define success in this new era.
As the East continues to mobilize its vast resources, the question is not whether it will surpass the West, but how the West will respond. Will it resist, clinging to outdated notions of supremacy, or will it embrace this shift and find its place in a rebalanced world?
One thing is certain: the scale of what’s happening in the East is not just big; it’s colossal. And it’s time for the world to take notice.
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@ 599f67f7:21fb3ea9
2025-01-26 11:01:05
## ¿Qué es Blossom?
nostr:nevent1qqspttj39n6ld4plhn4e2mq3utxpju93u4k7w33l3ehxyf0g9lh3f0qpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejsygzenanl0hmkjnrq8fksvdhpt67xzrdh0h8agltwt5znsmvzr7e74ywgmr72
[Blossom](https://github.com/hzrd149/blossom) significa _Blobs Simply Stored on Media Servers_ (Blobs Simplemente Almacenados en Servidores de Medios). _Blobs_ son fragmentos de datos binarios, como archivos pero sin nombres. En lugar de nombres, se identifican por su hash [sha256](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-2). La ventaja de usar hashes sha256 en lugar de nombres es que los hashes son IDs universales que se pueden calcular a partir del archivo mismo utilizando el algoritmo de hash sha256.
💡 archivo -> sha256 -> hash
Blossom es, por lo tanto, un conjunto de puntos finales HTTP que permiten a los usuarios almacenar y recuperar blobs almacenados en servidores utilizando su identidad nostr.
## ¿Por qué Blossom?
Como mencionamos hace un momento, al usar claves nostr como su identidad, Blossom permite que los datos sean "propiedad" del usuario. Esto simplifica enormemente la cuestión de "qué es spam" para el alojamiento de servidores. Por ejemplo, en nuestro Blossom solo permitimos cargas por miembros de la comunidad verificados que tengan un [NIP-05](https://nips.nostr.com/5) con nosotros.
Los usuarios pueden subir en múltiples servidores de blossom, por ejemplo, uno alojado por su comunidad, uno de pago, otro público y gratuito, para establecer redundancia de sus datos. Los blobs pueden ser [espejados](https://github.com/hzrd149/blossom/blob/master/buds/04.md) entre servidores de blossom, de manera similar a cómo los relays nostr pueden transmitir eventos entre sí. Esto mejora la resistencia a la censura de blossom.
A continuación se muestra una breve tabla de comparación entre torrents, Blossom y servidores CDN centralizados. (Suponiendo que hay muchos seeders para torrents y se utilizan múltiples servidores con Blossom).
| | Torrents | Blossom | CDN Centralizado |
| --------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | ------- | ---------------- |
| Descentralizado | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Resistencia a la censura | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| ¿Puedo usarlo para publicar fotos de gatitos en redes sociales? | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
## ¿Cómo funciona?
Blossom utiliza varios tipos de eventos nostr para comunicarse con el servidor de medios.
| kind | descripción | BUD |
| ----- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| 24242 | Evento de autorización | [BUD01](https://github.com/hzrd149/blossom/blob/master/buds/01.md) |
| 10063 | Lista de Servidores de Usuarios | [BUD03](https://github.com/hzrd149/blossom/blob/master/buds/03.md) |
### kind:24242 - Autorización
Esto es esencialmente lo que ya describimos al usar claves nostr como IDs de usuario. En el evento, el usuario le dice al servidor que quiere subir o eliminar un archivo y lo firma con sus claves nostr. El servidor realiza algunas verificaciones en este evento y luego ejecuta el comando del usuario si todo parece estar bien.
### kind:10063 - Lista de Servidores de Usuarios
Esto es utilizado por el usuario para anunciar a qué servidores de medios está subiendo. De esta manera, cuando el cliente ve esta lista, sabe dónde subir los archivos del usuario. También puede subir en múltiples servidores definidos en la lista para asegurar redundancia. En el lado de recuperación, si por alguna razón uno de los servidores en la lista del usuario está fuera de servicio, o el archivo ya no se puede encontrar allí, el cliente puede usar esta lista para intentar recuperar el archivo de otros servidores en la lista. Dado que los blobs se identifican por sus hashes, el mismo blob tendrá el mismo hash en cualquier servidor de medios. Todo lo que el cliente necesita hacer es cambiar la URL por la de un servidor diferente.
Ahora, además de los conceptos básicos de cómo funciona Blossom, también hay otros tipos de eventos que hacen que Blossom sea aún más interesante.
| kind | descripción |
| ----- | --------------------- |
| 30563 | Blossom Drives |
| 36363 | Listado de Servidores |
| 31963 | Reseña de Servidores |
### kind:30563 - Blossom Drives
Este tipo de evento facilita la organización de blobs en carpetas, como estamos acostumbrados con los drives (piensa en Google Drive, iCloud, Proton Drive, etc.). El evento contiene información sobre la estructura de carpetas y los metadatos del drive.
### kind:36363 y kind:31963 - Listado y Reseña
Estos tipos de eventos permiten a los usuarios descubrir y reseñar servidores de medios a través de nostr. kind:36363 es un listado de servidores que contiene la URL del servidor. kind:31963 es una reseña, donde los usuarios pueden calificar servidores.
## ¿Cómo lo uso?
### Encuentra un servidor
Primero necesitarás elegir un servidor Blossom donde subirás tus archivos. Puedes navegar por los públicos en [blossomservers.com](https://blossomservers.com/). Algunos de ellos son de pago, otros pueden requerir que tus claves nostr estén en una lista blanca.
Luego, puedes ir a la URL de su servidor y probar a subir un archivo pequeño, como una foto. Si estás satisfecho con el servidor (es rápido y aún no te ha fallado), puedes agregarlo a tu Lista de Servidores de Usuarios. Cubriremos brevemente cómo hacer esto en noStrudel y Amethyst (pero solo necesitas hacer esto una vez, una vez que tu lista actualizada esté publicada, los clientes pueden simplemente recuperarla de nostr).
### noStrudel
1. Encuentra Relays en la barra lateral, luego elige Servidores de Medios.
2. Agrega un servidor de medios, o mejor aún, varios.
3. Publica tu lista de servidores. ✅
### Amethyst
1. En la barra lateral, encuentra Servidores multimedia.
2. Bajo Servidores Blossom, agrega tus servidores de medios.
3. Firma y publica. ✅
Ahora, cuando vayas a hacer una publicación y adjuntar una foto, por ejemplo, se subirá en tu servidor blossom.
⚠️ Ten en cuenta que debes suponer que los archivos que subas serán públicos. Aunque puedes proteger un archivo con contraseña, esto no ha sido auditado.
### Blossom Drive
Como mencionamos anteriormente, podemos publicar eventos para organizar nuestros blobs en carpetas. Esto puede ser excelente para compartir archivos con tu equipo, o simplemente para mantener las cosas organizadas.
Para probarlo, ve a [blossom.hzrd149.com](https://blossom.hzrd149.com/) (o nuestra instancia comunitaria en [blossom.bitcointxoko.com](https://blossom.bitcointxoko.com)) e inicia sesión con tu método preferido.
Puedes crear una nueva unidad y agregar blobs desde allí.
### Bouquet
Si usas múltiples servidores para darte redundancia, Bouquet es una buena manera de obtener una visión general de todos tus archivos. Úsalo para subir y navegar por tus medios en diferentes servidores y sincronizar blobs entre ellos.
### Cherry Tree
nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzqfngzhsvjggdlgeycm96x4emzjlwf8dyyzdfg4hefp89zpkdgz99qyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpzfmhxue69uhkummnw3e82efwvdhk6tcqyp3065hj9zellakecetfflkgudm5n6xcc9dnetfeacnq90y3yxa5z5gk2q6
Cherry Tree te permite dividir un archivo en fragmentos y luego subirlos en múltiples servidores blossom, y más tarde reensamblarlos en otro lugar.
## Conclusión
Blossom aún está en desarrollo, pero ya hay muchas cosas interesantes que puedes hacer con él para hacerte a ti y a tu comunidad más soberanos. ¡Pruébalo!
Si deseas mantenerte al día sobre el desarrollo de Blossom, sigue a nostr:nprofile1qyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpzfmhxue69uhkummnw3e82efwvdhk6tcqyqnxs90qeyssm73jf3kt5dtnk997ujw6ggy6j3t0jjzw2yrv6sy22ysu5ka y dale un gran zap por su excelente trabajo.
## Referencias
- [hzrd149/blossom en GitHub](https://github.com/hzrd149/blossom)
- [Blossom Drive](https://github.com/hzrd149/blossom-drive/blob/master/docs/drive.md)
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@ da0b9bc3:4e30a4a9
2025-01-26 10:29:32
Hello Stackers!
Welcome on into the ~Music Corner of the Saloon!
A place where we Talk Music. Share Tracks. Zap Sats.
So stay a while and listen.
🚨Don't forget to check out the pinned items in the territory homepage! You can always find the latest weeklies there!🚨
🚨Subscribe to the territory to ensure you never miss a post! 🚨
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/864256
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@ dbb19ae0:c3f22d5a
2025-01-26 08:43:57
**First** make sure to add this relay wss://relay.momostr.pink in your Nostr [setting](https://primal.net/settings/network)
and **second** follow this [account ](https://nosta.me/npub1pqr3g2gk3vsnrqk9kwfqqcxc6d5cwjr0hyc0nlzz9py5nf92vd9sn02sck)
Soon after an account will be created on bluesky and will mirror your Nostr profile
the address will be like this:
bsky.app/profile/npub1mwce4c8qa2zn9zw9f372syrc9dsnqmyy3jkcmpqkzaze0slj94dqu6nmwy.momostr.pink.ap.brid.gy
And from there keep spreading the good word
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/825913
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@ dbb19ae0:c3f22d5a
2025-01-26 08:37:55
## Step by Step migration from the Alby Hub Cloud to the Alby Hub local application. ##
**Step 1**. From the Alby Hub select the 'migrate node' option, this will generate a bkp file, and will shutdown the node
https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-hub/faq-alby-hub/how-can-i-migrate-alby-hub-to-a-different-machine
**Step 2.** Preferably on a second machine, install the Alby application, synchronize the application with the Alby extension, then run the Alby 'advanced setup' import the bkp file, enter the password, and the Hub will open the wallet.
https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-hub/faq-alby-hub/how-can-i-migrate-alby-hub-to-a-different-machine
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/dbb19ae0e0ea853289c54c7ca810782b61306c848cad8d8416174597c3f22d5a/files/1737880406118-YAKIHONNES3.png)
Note: if the password is incorrect this message will show up
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/dbb19ae0e0ea853289c54c7ca810782b61306c848cad8d8416174597c3f22d5a/files/1737880438744-YAKIHONNES3.png)
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@ 89ccea93:df4e00b7
2025-01-26 06:27:11
Hello friend. I write a blog at [expatriotic.me](https://expatriotic.me).
Yesterday I posted "Expatriotic's Master List" on SN [here](https://stacker.news/items/863051) and on my blog [here](https://expatriotic.me/expatriotics-master-list/).
This was effectively a road map.
I'm now going to commence this next phase of my blog.
But I'd like some help in picking the next topic.
Please vote in the comments below. The comment that has the most zaps will win. I'll post the short list as a set of comments to be voted on.
Taking a leaf out of Bitcoin QnAs book with how he did it on bitcoiner.guide once. Seemed pretty awesome, so let's see then.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/864182
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@ 8d34bd24:414be32b
2025-01-26 04:54:21
My writing tends to be responsive. I respond to something I read in a book. I respond to something I read online. I respond to a podcast or sermon I was listening to. I also have a strong longing for truth (which seems to be in short supply these days). Because of my ideas being responsive, I probably tend to speak against things too often and not for things enough. I condemn not having a high enough view of God, but may inaccurately convey a harsh God and not spend enough time conveying His love and the positive reasons to follow Him. I may spend too much time on the stick and not enough on the carrot.
I’ve noticed in others that I can see two people arguing over a biblical point. One is arguing against an error/extreme to one direction while the other is arguing against an error/extreme in the opposite direction. In reality, their beliefs are very close, but they sound like they are far apart. I’ve had many opportunities to help the two people realize that they mostly agree with each other, but they are each personally dealing with opposite errors. Just as I can do a good job editing someone else’s writing, but can’t edit my own (I usually have my amazing, wonderful, handsome, intelligent, humorous husband \[editor’s note - adjectives added by editor\] read and edit everything I write before publishing), I may sometimes be too reactive to an error and fail to properly communicate the whole and complete truth.
## Differences in Perspective
I was recently listening to a podcast by a by Bible teacher. He was talking about how he had an unloving father and how, after being saved, he originally didn’t think God cared about him personally. He then went on to teach about how personal and loving God is and how God is actively involved in every detail of every believer’s life. I agree.
On the other hand, I have seen many people that focus only on God’s love and ignore God’s holiness. They believe it is more important to be “loving” and therefore they withhold the truth (if they even know it). They are so focused on God’s forgiveness that they excuse believers actively sinning and promoting sin. Since being saved, I never doubted God’s love or His involvement in my life, so I tend to not talk about God’s love as much as I probably should. My big “Ah Ha!” was seeing His absolute sovereignty and holiness and coming to understand that the fact that He is creator gives Him the authority to tell us how to live our lives, so I tend to focus on this area.
Although I would never say God’s truth is whatever the compromise of ideas is, there are a lot of truths about God where we can fall into error in two (or more) opposing directions. God is loving and is holy. If we focus only on His love or only on His holiness, we are in error. God is forgiving and has the right to judge. If we focus so much on the fact that we are forgiven that we do not obey Him, we have erred, but if we focus so much on His judgment that we don’t acknowledge His mercy for others and for ourselves, we have also erred.
## To Associate or Not to Associate
There are lots of different denominations and division among Christians that are not what God desires. At the same time, there are churches that focus on the truth as communicated through God’s word, the Bible and there are churches that have compromised that truth and let the culture, evil spirits, or just interest in self and popularity lead them astray. As Christians, we need to know God’s word, so we can know when we should avoid a close association with those who call themselves Christians, but actively disobey His clear commands.
> But actually, I wrote to you **not to associate with any so-called brother** if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler—not even to eat with such a one. (1 Corinthians 5:11) {emphasis mine}
> If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and **do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame** (2 Thessalonians 4:13) {emphasis mine}
On the other hand there are many areas where our differences are not salvation issues but are more about style than substance. One side may be in error, but still be in right fellowship with God and earnestly seeking to follow Him faithfully. We shouldn’t allow these things to cause the church to fight against itself.
> But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. If they were all one member, where would the body be? But now **there are many members, but one body**. (1 Corinthians 12:18-20) {emphasis mine}
> Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, **being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace**. There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:1-5) {emphasis mine}
A so-called church, that encourages or condones things God has called evil, is not a church with which we want to associate. There are other things of which we may disagree and disagree strongly (Armenian vs Calvinist, preterist/pre-trib/post-trib, or [young earth](https://trustjesus.substack.com/p/literal-genesis) vs old earth) that although important shouldn’t cause division within the church. We should always seek the truth as spoken by God through the Scriptures, but we shouldn’t let disagreements, that don’t affect the Gospel and how we should live, keep us divided. Between Armenian and Calvinist opinions on whether we freely choose to accept Jesus or Jesus causes us to accept Jesus, as long as we agree that salvation comes through faith and not works and through Jesus and no other path, we can work together. With the different end times interpretations, as long as we agree that God said it and it will be as He said it and that it is important for us to live godly lives and to share the gospel with the lost, we can work together. With young earth vs old earth, as long as we both agree that God is ultimately our creator and His word is true, we can work together.
I do believe that there is only one truth in these and other areas, and discovering the truth is very important. Being wrong can mislead us and make us less effective for Jesus. Many of these errors can be caused by or lead us to put scientists or historians or theologians in authority over God’s word. This is wrong. We should always continually search the scripture to find the truth. We should not fear honest debate which can help lead us to the truth and strengthen our faith in God’s word. It is not wrong to correct a brother in Christ using Scripture as our foundation, but we also need to acknowledge that it could be we who are in error. I don’t know any great theologian since the apostles that hasn’t had an error in their thinking somewhere.
## The Head or the Body
There can also be differences between the leadership and the individuals in a church or denomination. I have major concerns with the Vatican leadership and question if many of them are Christians at all. So much of what they say and do seem to be working against God and His commands. At the same time, I have many good friends (in person and online) who are wonderful Catholics, who I would never doubt are devout Christians with a true relationship with Jesus. I will maintain my Christian fellowship with my Catholic, Christian friends while speaking against unbiblical words and actions by the Pope and the Vatican.
> But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep. (2 Peter 2:1-3)
Of course false prophets and false teachers are most definitely not limited to the Catholic Church. For example, the female Episcopalian Bishop that led the inauguration prayer breakfast for Trump spent most of her time promoting LGBTQ+ issues which are contrary to the word of God and little to none actually honoring God or supporting the issues that God has stated are important. (For that matter, scripture specifically says women shouldn’t be church leaders.) We all need to be more like the Bereans “*Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so*.” (Acts 17:11) We need to use the Scripture to both test if our beliefs and actions are **biblical and if the teachings** of our leaders are biblical.
## Different Paths, but One Jesus
Ultimately, there is only one way of salvation — repentance and faith in Jesus. On the other hand, the path each believer is called to walk towards sanctification can vary. I have seen God lead me at different times to correct different sins and misconceptions. The areas of my life that I am convicted of and my path towards understanding the truth communicated in the Bible is not the same as other believers. We should all be growing to be more like Jesus, but our path to His likeness will not look the same. We start as different people; we have different experiences; and God works on us in different ways. We must be careful about judging another because their growth in Christ looks different.
We all have strengths and weaknesses. We all have doctrines of the Bible that we understand better than others and doctrines of the Bible about which we are either unsure or in error. Most of us also have a tendency to judge someone who is weak where we are strong and overlook the fact that that same person might be strong where we are weak. We need to pray for wisdom and mercy. We need to earnestly study God’s word. We need to listen closely to the Holy Spirit’s leading and use these differences to build up each other rather than divide and beat down those who are different, but are still part of the body of Christ.
> For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. (Romans 12:3-8)
My prayer is that we would all study God’s word, understand His word, live His word, and work together to share the Gospel with the word. My prayer is that our different understandings of the Bible will lead to fruitful debate that leads all parties closer to truth, to God and to each other. May God lead us all to truth and fellowship in Him.
Trust Jesus.
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-26 04:07:03
In the grand tapestry of existence, humanity finds itself in a peculiar position: neither wholly bound to the physical nor fully immersed in the metaphysical. We stand at the threshold of realities, a liminal space that is both transitional and transformative, where dimensions overlap and professions converge to illuminate the intricacies of our shared existence.
Through the lens of Bruce Cathie’s harmonic worldview, the Earth is not merely a sphere of rock and water but an interconnected energy grid, a lattice of electromagnetic harmonics pulsing beneath our feet. If this grid represents the physical scaffolding of existence, humanity inhabits a liminal space within it—a realm where the boundaries of time, space, and consciousness blur.
A Multidimensional Perspective
From a multidimensional standpoint, this liminality can be seen as the overlap between the three-dimensional world we perceive and higher-dimensional realities we intuit. The Earth's energy grid, as theorized by Cathie, may function as a bridge—a harmonic resonance linking the seen and the unseen, the measurable and the ineffable.
Physics and the Unseen Forces: Modern physics hints at the existence of dimensions beyond our perceptual grasp. String theory posits that the universe comprises multiple dimensions, vibrating at frequencies we cannot yet detect. In Cathie’s terms, the Earth's energy grid could be the physical manifestation of these vibrations, a harmonized nexus where the material world intersects with the quantum.
Consciousness as a Dimensional Traveler: Neuroscience reveals that the human brain operates on frequencies that resonate with the Earth's Schumann resonance, the harmonic pulse of the planet. This resonance suggests that our consciousness is not confined to our physical bodies but interacts with the energy grid, allowing glimpses of higher-dimensional realities through meditation, intuition, or creative inspiration.
A Multiprofessional Perspective
The liminal space we cohabit is not solely the domain of philosophers or physicists. It is a convergence point for professionals across disciplines, each contributing a facet to the mosaic of understanding.
Architects and Builders: The alignment of ancient structures like Stonehenge and the pyramids with the Earth’s energy lines hints at an architectural awareness of this grid. These monuments, enduring testaments to harmonic knowledge, suggest that ancient architects were as much energy workers as they were builders, attuned to the liminal currents of the Earth.
Healers and Scientists: In the medical profession, understanding the human body as an energy system has led to breakthroughs in alternative healing practices like acupuncture, which aligns with the body's energy meridians. These meridians mirror Cathie’s grid, suggesting that healing occurs not only in the physical but also in the liminal spaces where energy flows harmonically.
Artists and Creatives: Art, music, and literature often emerge from the liminal spaces of the human psyche, where conscious and subconscious meet. The harmonic interplay of tones and colors in art mirrors the vibrational nature of the universe, making creators unwitting cartographers of the unseen.
The Liminal Space as a Collective Experience
Humanity’s existence in this liminal space is not an individual journey but a shared, collective experience. It is where science meets spirituality, where logic and intuition find harmony, and where the professional and the personal intersect. It is the space where we question our origins and our destinies, where we ponder the mysteries of the universe and our place within it.
Cultural Intersections: Across cultures, liminality has been revered as sacred. Indigenous traditions, for example, often speak of the Earth as a living, conscious entity, resonating with Cathie’s grid. Rituals, dances, and ceremonies are designed to align human energies with the Earth’s harmonics, bridging the physical and spiritual realms.
Technological Implications: As we advance technologically, we edge closer to mapping the liminal space. Artificial intelligence and quantum computing may one day decode the harmonic mathematics Cathie proposed, providing tangible evidence of the multidimensional realities we only intuitively grasp today.
Humanity as Harmonic Resonators
To dwell in the liminal space is to accept that humanity itself is a harmonic entity, resonating with the Earth and the cosmos. Just as the Earth’s grid hums with energy, so do we, each individual a unique frequency within the symphony of existence. Our thoughts, actions, and creations ripple through the grid, influencing not only the physical world but also the higher-dimensional realities beyond it.
In this liminality lies our greatest potential. It is here, at the edge of the seen and unseen, that we find the power to transcend, to harmonize with the greater energies of the universe, and to co-create a future that resonates with truth, beauty, and unity.
Conclusion
The liminal space we cohabit is not a void but a vibrant threshold—a meeting place of dimensions, disciplines, and destinies. It is where the harmonic mathematics of Bruce Cathie converge with the lived experience of humanity, offering us a glimpse of the profound interconnectedness of all things. To exist in this space is both a challenge and a privilege, an invitation to explore, to create, and to harmonize with the infinite.
In this liminal existence, we are not merely observers but participants, co-creators of the grid that binds us. By embracing the liminal, we step into the fullness of our multidimensional selves, resonating with the harmonic rhythms of the Earth and beyond.
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@ df57b498:d049124f
2025-01-26 03:59:47
## Chef's notes
This is cobbled together from trial and error and the web.
Serve hot pancakes with preferably butter and maple syrup. Add other toppings like bananas, nuts, or other fruits and toppings as have available and/or desired.
## Details
- ⏲️ Prep time: 10 minutes
- 🍳 Cook time: 10 minutes
## Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg, beaten
## Directions
1. Combine the dry ingredients.
2. Add the wet ingredients and mix.
3. Pour or ladle the batter onto the oiled griddle or pan.
4. Cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook on the other side.
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@ 9e69e420:d12360c2
2025-01-26 01:31:47
## Chef's notes
# arbitray
- test
- of
- chefs notes
## hedding 2
## Details
- ⏲️ Prep time: 20
- 🍳 Cook time: 1 hour
- 🍽️ Servings: 5
## Ingredients
- Test ingredient
- 2nd test ingredient
## Directions
1. Bake
2. Cool
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@ 4c96d763:80c3ee30
2025-01-26 01:14:46
# Changes
## Dimitris Apostolou (1):
- Fix clippy warnings
## Ken Sedgwick (1):
- additional account relay list improvements
## William Casarin (3):
- networking: increase ping interval
- morenotes: show pointer on hover
- nix: add zenity
## kernelkind (9):
- upload media button
- get file binary
- import base64
- notedeck_columns: use sha2 & base64
- use rfd for desktop file selection
- add utils for uploading media
- draft fields for media upload feat
- ui: user can upload images
- add more notes indicator
pushed to [notedeck:refs/heads/master](http://git.jb55.com/notedeck/commit/d0265a5dcb71a4a138a4f17cac4a187cfe392ce7.html)
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-26 01:03:44
The colonial fiat system—an intricate network of financial, social, and psychological constructs—relies on its ability to manipulate collective behavior, sustain economic dependency, and enforce systemic conformity. For the individual navigating this landscape, the brain becomes both a target and a tool. The question arises: how can the human brain, with its remarkable capacity for autonomy and adaptability, defend itself against the manipulative information siege of such a system? The answer lies in understanding and leveraging the brain's strengths to build defenses, foster resilience, and reclaim personal sovereignty.
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Understanding the Siege: The Colonial Fiat System's Manipulative Arsenal
The fiat system exerts its control through psychological and informational tactics designed to overwhelm the individual mind:
1. Fear and Uncertainty: Constant narratives of inflation, economic crises, and scarcity exploit the brain’s amygdala, triggering anxiety and compliance.
2. Hyperconsumerism: By hijacking the brain’s reward pathways, the system fosters addiction to materialism, making individuals dependent on endless cycles of consumption.
3. Herd Mentality: Swarm consciousness, driven by social norms and media influence, suppresses critical thinking and reinforces collective conformity.
4. Short-Term Thinking: The system capitalizes on impulsive decision-making, eroding long-term planning and independence.
To resist these tactics, the individual brain must become a fortress—fortified by critical thought, emotional regulation, and intentional living.
---
Fortifying the Mind: Strategies for Resilience
1. Cultivate Cognitive Autonomy
At the heart of resistance lies the brain’s ability to think independently. By engaging the prefrontal cortex—the seat of logic, reasoning, and decision-making—individuals can reclaim their mental autonomy.
Question Narratives: Evaluate the motives behind information presented by media, corporations, and governments. Ask: Who benefits from this message?
Strengthen Critical Thinking: Regularly challenge your own assumptions and seek out diverse perspectives to avoid echo chambers.
Learn the System: Understand how the fiat system functions, from its reliance on inflationary policies to its ties to debt-based economies. Knowledge dismantles manipulation.
2. Master Emotional Regulation
The colonial fiat system thrives on fear, uncertainty, and the dopamine-driven cycles of consumerism. Emotional regulation shields the brain from these manipulative forces.
Practice Mindfulness: Techniques such as meditation and deep breathing calm the amygdala, reducing reactivity to fear-based propaganda.
Delay Gratification: Strengthen your ability to prioritize long-term rewards over impulsive consumption, engaging the brain’s executive functions.
Build Emotional Awareness: Recognize when your emotions are being manipulated, whether through scarcity marketing or fearmongering headlines.
3. Rewire Reward Systems
The brain’s reward pathways, driven by dopamine, are a primary target of the fiat system’s consumerist messaging. Reclaim control by redefining what brings you fulfillment.
Seek Intrinsic Rewards: Shift focus from material possessions to meaningful activities, such as learning, creating, and connecting with others.
Limit Exposure: Reduce consumption of advertising and social media, which are designed to exploit your reward circuits.
Adopt Sound Money Principles: Embrace financial practices that align with long-term stability, such as saving in Bitcoin or other deflationary assets.
---
Adaptability: The Key to Outwitting the System
4. Harness Neuroplasticity
The human brain’s neuroplasticity—its ability to rewire and adapt—offers a powerful tool for resisting the system’s influence.
Unlearn Dependency: Challenge habits and beliefs that tie your self-worth to fiat-driven success metrics, such as status symbols or debt-financed lifestyles.
Learn Decentralization: Educate yourself on alternatives to fiat systems, such as Bitcoin, decentralized finance, and peer-to-peer economies.
Adopt Resilient Skills: Develop capabilities that enhance your independence, such as critical financial literacy, coding, or permaculture.
5. Reclaim Time and Focus
The fiat system thrives on distraction, keeping individuals too overwhelmed to question its constructs. Reclaiming focus is an act of rebellion.
Set Boundaries: Allocate time for deep work and personal growth, free from the constant noise of digital media.
Practice Digital Minimalism: Use technology intentionally, ensuring it serves your goals rather than consuming your attention.
Value Rest: Recognize that productivity is not your sole measure of worth. Rest and reflection strengthen your cognitive resilience.
---
A Community of Sovereignty: The Collective Defense
While the individual brain is formidable, collective resistance amplifies its power. The social brain network enables connection with others who share a vision of autonomy and decentralization.
Build Like-Minded Networks: Engage with communities that value critical thinking, self-reliance, and alternative systems.
Share Knowledge: Spread awareness of the manipulative mechanisms of the fiat system, empowering others to resist.
Collaborate on Solutions: From supporting decentralized technologies to creating resilient local economies, collective action dismantles dependency.
---
Finding Anchors: Philosophy, Purpose, and Meaning
The brain’s capacity for self-reflection and existential thought provides a deep well of strength. By anchoring your life to principles and purpose, you can resist the shallow incentives of fiat-driven systems.
Explore Philosophical Anchors: Ideas such as sound money, personal sovereignty, and ethical living provide a framework for resistance.
Seek Transcendence: Practices like spirituality, art, and nature connection foster a sense of purpose beyond materialism.
Define Success on Your Terms: Reject fiat-driven definitions of success, focusing instead on values like freedom, creativity, and meaningful relationships.
---
Conclusion: The Brain as a Bastion of Sovereignty
The colonial fiat system’s manipulative siege is formidable, but the human brain is a far greater force. Through critical thinking, emotional regulation, adaptability, and purpose, the brain has the power to resist the swarm consciousness that perpetuates systemic dependency. By building mental fortresses, individuals can reclaim their autonomy, foster resilience, and pave the way for a decentralized, self-sovereign future.
The battle for freedom begins not in institutions but within the neural networks of the individual brain. Each mind fortified against manipulation is a victory for personal sovereignty—and a step toward a world where human potential thrives beyond the shadow of fiat control.
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@ ec42c765:328c0600
2025-01-26 00:08:54
# カスタム絵文字とは
任意のオリジナル画像を絵文字のように文中に挿入できる機能です。
また、リアクション(Twitterの いいね のような機能)にもカスタム絵文字を使えます。
![image](https://nostrcheck.me/media/lokuyow/b350b17b9176c59ec8c5e8251189a6610d09f2d7d2746f40476c5214e5827d37.webp)
# カスタム絵文字の対応状況(2024/02/05)
![image](https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/ec42c765418b3db9c85abff3a88f4a3bbe57535eebbdc54522041fa5328c0600/4db730691093e254e1485bcccb83c94363e76fd2505a340a9d10320b59eaa9af.webp)
カスタム絵文字を使うためにはカスタム絵文字に対応した[クライアント](https://welcome.nostr-jp.org/tutorial/explore-client.html)を使う必要があります。
※表は一例です。クライアントは他にもたくさんあります。
使っているクライアントが対応していない場合は、クライアントを変更する、対応するまで待つ、開発者に要望を送る(または自分で実装する)などしましょう。
#### 対応クライアント
- [Amethyst](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitorpamplona.amethyst)
- [FreeFrom](https://freefrom.space/)
- [nostter](https://nostter.app/)
- [Rabbit](https://rabbit.syusui.net/)
- [Snort](https://snort.social/)
- [noStrudel](https://nostrudel.ninja/)
ここではnostterを使って説明していきます。
# 準備
カスタム絵文字を使うための準備です。
- Nostrエクステンション(NIP-07)を導入する
- 使いたいカスタム絵文字をリストに登録する
## Nostrエクステンション(NIP-07)を導入する
Nostrエクステンションは使いたいカスタム絵文字を登録する時に必要になります。
また、環境(パソコン、iPhone、androidなど)によって導入方法が違います。
Nostrエクステンションを導入する端末は、実際にNostrを閲覧する端末と違っても構いません(リスト登録はPC、Nostr閲覧はiPhoneなど)。
Nostrエクステンション(NIP-07)の導入方法は以下のページを参照してください。
[ログイン拡張機能 (NIP-07)を使ってみよう | Welcome to Nostr! ~ Nostrをはじめよう! ~ ](https://welcome.nostr-jp.org/tutorial/nip-07.html)
少し面倒ですが、これを導入しておくとNostr上の様々な場面で役立つのでより快適になります。
## 使いたいカスタム絵文字をリストに登録する
以下のサイトで行います。
[emojito](https://emojito.meme/)
右上の**Get started**からNostrエクステンションでログインしてください。
例として以下のカスタム絵文字を導入してみます。
実際より絵文字が少なく表示されることがありますが、古い状態のデータを取得してしまっているためです。その場合はブラウザの更新ボタンを押してください。
[generalJP | カスタム絵文字](nostr:naddr1qqykwetwv4exzmz22qqs6amnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0dspzpmzzcaj5rzeah8y940ln4z855wa72af4a6aac4zjypql55egcpsqqvzqqqr4fcp4fwv8)
![image](https://nostrcheck.me/media/lokuyow/a154cf1d4218cc17291ec845d7706a8a4de9db92759881b69c4f2bf766f8a409.webp)
- 右側の**Options**から**Bookmark**を選択
![image](https://nostrcheck.me/media/lokuyow/ad932fe7118d3059e245c3ab410724495a7ccc72fbaec5ed43fef398d20361d1.webp)
これでカスタム絵文字を使用するためのリストに登録できます。
# カスタム絵文字を使用する
例としてブラウザから使えるクライアント nostter から使用してみます。
[nostter](https://nostter.app/)
nostterにNostrエクステンションでログイン、もしくは秘密鍵を入れてログインしてください。
## 文章中に使用
1. **投稿**ボタンを押して投稿ウィンドウを表示
2. **顔😀**のボタンを押し、絵文字ウィンドウを表示
3. ***タブ**を押し、カスタム絵文字一覧を表示
4. カスタム絵文字を選択
5. : 記号に挟まれたアルファベットのショートコードとして挿入される
![image](https://nostrcheck.me/media/lokuyow/2f469e7bd4a8d0ed1d778934c60a36ed077010181361e50f8d31cdb24ae828b1.webp)
この状態で投稿するとカスタム絵文字として表示されます。
カスタム絵文字対応クライアントを使っている他ユーザーにもカスタム絵文字として表示されます。
対応していないクライアントの場合、ショートコードのまま表示されます。
![image](https://nostrcheck.me/media/lokuyow/0701671fdc2352a9181fac49bca23fb59b61ffacf33090d16d14b6243ed9f877.webp)
ショートコードを直接入力することでカスタム絵文字の候補が表示されるのでそこから選択することもできます。
![image](https://nostrcheck.me/media/lokuyow/bc6b142ea9ac3643fa2bf9360c774fc5b2914ff5b2c2210cb75e6846581fd77f.webp)
## リアクションに使用
1. 任意の投稿の**顔😀**のボタンを押し、絵文字ウィンドウを表示
2. ***タブ**を押し、カスタム絵文字一覧を表示
3. カスタム絵文字を選択
![image](https://nostrcheck.me/media/lokuyow/203ffeba4fe9f3754ef394d6b4c8875db54d03c7d7b30b5eb4ac6d290c985639.webp)
カスタム絵文字リアクションを送ることができます。
![image](https://nostrcheck.me/media/lokuyow/729c3a016b7054433a56b093ee4cc6f3431248ace9e2eaa89bacdeececc0e58d.webp)
# カスタム絵文字を探す
先述した[emojito](https://emojito.meme/)からカスタム絵文字を探せます。
例えば任意のユーザーのページ [emojito ロクヨウ](nostr:npub1a3pvwe2p3v7mnjz6hle63r628wl9w567aw7u23fzqs062v5vqcqqu3sgh3) から探したり、 [emojito Browse all](https://emojito.meme/browse) からnostr全体で最近作成、更新された絵文字を見たりできます。
また、以下のリンクは日本語圏ユーザーが作ったカスタム絵文字を集めたリストです(2024/06/30)
※漏れがあるかもしれません
[日本ユーザー作 カスタム絵文字](nostr:npub17hczqvxtfv3w69wr6lxrttnpdekwdwel55mld60fr24zwjuu6utqtj8mjx)
各絵文字セットにある**Open in emojito**のリンクからemojitoに飛び、使用リストに追加できます。
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以上です。
次:Nostrのカスタム絵文字の**作り方**
Yakihonneリンク [Nostrのカスタム絵文字の作り方](https://yakihonne.com/article/_@lokuyow.github.io/1707912490439)
Nostrリンク nostr:naddr1qqxnzdesxuunzv358ycrgveeqgswcsk8v4qck0deepdtluag3a9rh0jh2d0wh0w9g53qg8a9x2xqvqqrqsqqqa28r5psx3
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# 仕様
[NIP-30 Custom Emoji](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/30.md)
[NIP-30 カスタム絵文字(和訳)](https://github.com/nostr-jp/nips-ja/blob/main/30.md)
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@ d3052ca3:d84a170e
2025-01-25 23:17:10
It seems to me that the primary opposition to ecash from bitcoiners comes from the belief that lightning will enable self-custodial micropayments for the masses. Many lightning enthusiasts see ecash as competition that will eliminate this technological outcome (whether they admit it or not).
I understand the motivation for this line of reasoning but I don't see things this way at all. Ecash is a superset of lightning. Cashu literally doesn't have a spec for on-chain transactions (yet!). Everything cashu accomplishes is built on the back of lightning. Standing on the shoulders of giants.
I don't believe that ecash will take away market share from self-custodial lightning because lightning is not a good technology for self-custody. The high overhead costs of running your own node create a natural incentive for a semi-centralized hub and spoke network graph. It just makes economic sense for many users to share a lightning node. It doesn't make economic sense for individuals to bear this cost alone.
This stacker news post is the best writeup on this topic: https://stacker.news/items/379225
It comes from a builder who struggled with these issues for years and learned the shortcomings of the tech first hand. Notice they experimented with ecash as a solution to these problems before they burned out and pivoted to save the company.
Ecash is a superset of lightning. It extends the capability and reach of the lightning network. Without ecash, I don't believe we can achieve bitcoin mass adoption. You can't jam a square peg into a round hole.
We still have a need for self-custody of "small" amounts of bitcoin. I put small in quotes because the block size limit and the fee market it creates impose a fundamental constraint on the minimum practical size of a UTXO. This limit is pegged to the unit of bitcoin. As bitcoin increases in value the minimum size for an on-chain transaction will grow in value as well. You can send $10 worth of bitcoin on-chain today but will this be true in 10 years when the price is much higher? 100 years?
If the current exponential trends hold, we will soon price out the majority of humanity from owning a UTXO. This is bad. Like really bad. "Bitcoin is a failure" bad. This is the motivation for my posts about scaling on-chain usage to 10 billion people. I believe we will need to radically rearchitect bitcoin to achieve this goal.
Lightning is not up to the task. We should leverage lightning for what it's good at: gluing together different self-custodial bitcoin service providers. We should leverage ecash for what it's good at: peer-to-peer electronic cash micropayments. IN ADDITION we also need to start seriously looking at new ideas for scaling self custody to "small" amounts of bitcoin. I am very optimistic that we can solve this problem. There are a number of promising avenues to pursue but I think first we need to move the Overton window ~~beyond the idea of mass adoption of self-custodial lightning~~ regarding on-chain scaling.
Edit: I think the original Overton window statement was incorrect. If on-chain fees stay low then self-custodial lightning or something similar is a much better prospect.
Just my 2 sats...let me know what you think. Keep it civil or be muted.
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@ 1cb14ab3:95d52462
2025-01-25 23:13:34
***Tree branches. 4' x 4 [Castle Pines, USA. 2016]***
#### Introduction
Sanctuary offers a layered view of resilience, juxtaposing the green expanses of the Sanctuary Golf Course with the majesty of Pikes Peak and the scars of past destruction. Framed by the lens, this work explores the tension between human intervention and nature’s cycles of renewal.
#### Site & Placement
Perched at Daniels Park in Castle Pines, the lens focuses on the rolling terrain of the golf course, leading the eye to the distant peak. The surrounding brush, which once burned in a major fire, adds depth to the narrative of renewal. A bench, positioned for an unobstructed view, invites visitors to sit and reflect on the land’s capacity to heal and endure.
#### Impermanence & Integration
As an ephemeral installation, Sanctuary embodies nature’s cycles of destruction and rebirth. The materials—branches and rock—will eventually decay and return to the earth, a process that mirrors the recovery of the landscape itself after fire. This impermanence underscores the delicate balance between human influence and natural forces.
#### Reflection
Sanctuary serves as a reminder of both the fragility and resilience of the world around us. It invites viewers to pause and consider the interplay of destruction and growth, human and natural, as they gaze upon a scene shaped by both time and transformation
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## Photos
![](https://image.nostr.build/fd1b1d1e488f4c51faf563a9855c4267868aa08a61114b1737284d4b110cf492.jpg)
![](https://image.nostr.build/a0e150014ec1abbb974bbc556338e88256fbe263846a2f048a3c1fda8f032d6a.jpg)
![](https://image.nostr.build/a3c4016bdf8eea8c4243c1ab9152415bd1b26ce2e76a41be6b0c5ab6e34e8aee.jpg)
![](https://image.nostr.build/d9df241888b3e48af8ac48c625cfb3058fd24bb7615de0792a89245011d64064.jpg)
![](https://image.nostr.build/ddedc25f881cda8d4dfb52200e7080e8bea133ce3828e7dcf5607944647935eb.jpg)
![](https://image.nostr.build/7bddf968de1f1276f31d772cab4827ce6ab77b79d307c075e2518c821ea0a874.jpg)
---
#### More from the 'Earth Lens' Series:
[Earth Lens Series: Artist Statement + List of Works](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1731091744332/)
["Looking Glass" (Earth Lens 001)](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1736304563962/)
["Folsom" (Earth Lens 002)](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1737844073125/)
[COMING SOON: "Platte" (Earth Lens 004)](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1731091744332/)
[COMING SOON: "Grandfather" (Earth Lens 005)](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1731091744332/)
[COMING SOON: "Chongming" (Earth Lens 006)](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1731091744332/)
---
#### More from Hes
[Portfolio](https://hesart.npub.pro)
[Online Store](https://plebeian.market/community/1cb14ab335876fc9efc37d838ba287cf17e5adcccb20bf6d49f9da9695d52462:hesmart-ym3fcufdfz)
[Artist Statements](https://hes.npub.pro/tag/art/)
[Travel Guides](https://hes.npub.pro/tag/travel/)
[Photography](https://hes.npub.pro/tag/photography)
[Writings](https://hes.npub.pro/tag/money)
---
*All images are credit of Hes, but you are free to download and use for any purpose. If you find joy from my art, please feel free to send a zap. Enjoy life on a Bitcoin standard.*
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-25 23:05:47
The entanglement of fiat currency, racial hierarchies, and colonialism is not merely a historical artifact but a systemic force that continues to shape the modern world. While colonialism has shifted from overt territorial domination to more subtle forms of economic and ideological control, its foundations remain deeply rooted in racialized exploitation and fiat-based financial systems. This article explores how fiat currency has historically been a tool of colonial power, how race has been weaponized to justify and sustain economic hierarchies, and how these forces persist in contemporary global structures.
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The Role of Fiat in Colonial Domination
Fiat currency—money without intrinsic value, issued by centralized authorities—played a pivotal role in enabling colonial powers to exert control over colonized territories. By dismantling indigenous systems of trade and imposing fiat-based economies, colonizers centralized power, creating a structural dependence that persists to this day.
1. Monetary Imposition and Disruption:
Colonial administrations replaced local barter systems and commodity currencies with fiat systems, compelling indigenous populations to use colonial currencies for taxes, goods, and services. This enforced participation in a colonial economic order undermined self-sufficient local economies. For example, the British introduction of the rupee in India dismantled complex indigenous trade networks, forcing economic realignment under colonial terms.
2. Taxation and Forced Labor:
Fiat systems were weaponized to coerce colonized populations into labor. Taxes, often payable only in colonial currency, forced people to work within colonial enterprises to earn the money required. This dependency reinforced economic subjugation.
3. Inflation as Extraction:
By manipulating fiat currency supplies, colonial powers extracted wealth from colonies. Printing excess money devalued local economies while enriching colonial elites. This strategy was less visible but equally exploitative compared to direct resource extraction.
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Race as an Economic Justification
While fiat systems provided the mechanisms of economic control, racial ideologies provided the moral and political justification for colonial domination. Race became a lens through which economic inequality was normalized, rationalizing the exploitation of non-European populations.
1. Racialized Labor Exploitation:
Under colonialism, racial hierarchies determined access to wealth and opportunities. Indigenous and enslaved peoples were systematically underpaid or unpaid, while Europeans occupied privileged economic positions. Racial ideologies framed these disparities as natural or deserved.
2. The Commodification of Racialized Bodies:
Fiat systems also underpinned the commodification of human lives during slavery. Loans, bonds, and other financial instruments were issued based on the value of enslaved people, reducing human beings to economic units within racialized systems of extraction.
3. The Devaluation of Indigenous Economies:
Indigenous systems of wealth and exchange were not merely disrupted but devalued, portrayed as primitive or inefficient compared to fiat-based systems. This cultural erasure further entrenched economic hierarchies tied to race.
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Fiat Colonialism’s Modern Legacy
The relationship between fiat and racialized economic control persists in the global financial architecture:
1. Structural Dependence:
Many post-colonial nations remain reliant on currencies introduced during colonial rule or tied to foreign powers. For example, the CFA franc in West Africa still links former French colonies to the French treasury, perpetuating neo-colonial dependency.
2. Global Financial Institutions:
Organizations like the IMF and World Bank, operating within fiat systems, impose structural adjustment policies on Global South nations. These policies prioritize debt repayment to wealthy nations, often at the expense of local development. The racialized logic of colonialism reappears in these economic relationships, where predominantly non-European nations bear the brunt of austerity measures.
3. Racialized Access to Capital:
In modern fiat economies, access to credit and capital is often disproportionately restricted for marginalized racial groups. This reinforces historical inequities rooted in colonial systems of economic exclusion.
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Ideological Colonialism Through Fiat
Fiat currency is not merely a tool of economic exchange but a vehicle for ideological dominance. The imposition of Western fiat systems during colonialism also imposed Western economic values, undermining indigenous worldviews and institutionalizing a global hierarchy that remains intact today.
Monetary Sovereignty: By denying colonized nations the right to issue their own currencies, colonial powers stripped them of economic sovereignty. Today, this legacy continues as many nations remain economically constrained by foreign-controlled fiat systems.
Cultural Hegemony: Fiat systems have been a means of propagating cultural imperialism. Indigenous concepts of value and exchange, which often prioritized communal well-being over profit, were replaced by extractive models tied to fiat economies.
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A Decolonial Perspective: Bitcoin and Alternatives
In the face of these enduring systems, decentralized financial systems like Bitcoin present a potential challenge to the colonial logic embedded in fiat systems:
1. Decentralized Sovereignty:
Bitcoin operates independently of centralized authorities, offering nations and individuals the opportunity to bypass fiat dependencies. This could empower post-colonial states to reclaim economic autonomy.
2. Neutrality and Accessibility:
Unlike fiat systems, which often reflect and reinforce racial and geopolitical hierarchies, Bitcoin is borderless and non-discriminatory, creating opportunities for marginalized groups to access capital and build wealth.
3. Transparency and Accountability:
Blockchain technology ensures transparency, reducing the opacity that has historically allowed global financial institutions to exploit vulnerable nations through predatory practices.
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Conclusion
The historical entanglement of fiat currency, race, and colonialism reveals how economic systems have been designed to sustain power imbalances. While colonialism has shifted in form—from direct rule to economic and ideological control—the core principles remain intact, with fiat currency serving as a critical mechanism for perpetuating these hierarchies.
Decolonizing the global economy requires dismantling these systems, recognizing their racialized foundations, and exploring alternatives that prioritize equity and autonomy. Bitcoin and decentralized technologies offer a potential pathway, though their success depends on a broader commitment to addressing the structural inequalities that fiat-based colonialism has left in its wake.
This is not just an economic imperative but a moral one: to imagine and build a world no longer bound by the exploitative legacies of fiat and race.
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@ 1cb14ab3:95d52462
2025-01-25 22:51:08
***Tree branches, Rock. 4' x 4 [Boulder, USA. 2016]***
#### Introduction
From atop Flagstaff Mountain, Folsom frames Boulder’s iconic Folsom Field, a symbol of youth, learning, and community. This lens offers a moment of reflection on the brevity of the college experience and the transient nature of life, inviting viewers to connect with the campus and its fleeting but impactful moments.
#### Site & Placement
The lens is strategically placed to frame the stadium, blending the vibrant life of the campus with Boulder’s vast and enduring natural landscape. The bench, situated 6 feet from the lens, offers a space to sit and contemplate the juxtaposition of permanence and change, of structure and wilderness.
#### Impermanence & Integration
Constructed from branches and rock, Folsom is designed to fade into the mountain landscape after only a short time. Its impermanence echoes the fleeting nature of the college years, reminding viewers that growth and transformation are rooted in moments that pass all too quickly.
#### Reflection
Through its brief presence, Folsom captures the delicate interplay between human experiences and the enduring landscapes that frame them. It invites viewers to celebrate the vibrant present while acknowledging the inevitability of change.
---
## Photos
![](https://image.nostr.build/05dee1c9462e6cef862e89235413f2f498e74e76ba23173a48dcbf3e4774ec2b.jpg)
![](https://image.nostr.build/580b7490efdc9e24cd79dd3e8d30e68f801fcfefe5fdd27ee0dd6ae9762e8996.jpg)
![](https://image.nostr.build/a63329e74526fe16603a307df7501c23802bfedfdfa8bb888a36c61f45f70495.jpg)
![](https://image.nostr.build/19c09d122ba60b33ddf7fcc810033aa8fb6d268ebb4bf99e035a60d2cbe0d7b7.jpg)
![](https://image.nostr.build/e13b8c35c6542ba4afe788aeab46569b099273f2ec2c2a618b60b376ad63d5fe.jpg)
![](https://image.nostr.build/f551c37fa5f698453506f95f298e7ce2a23b1159e734b55f42635215df517203.jpg)
---
#### More from the 'Earth Lens' Series:
[Earth Lens Series: Artist Statement + List of Works](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1731091744332/)
["Looking Glass" (Earth Lens 001)](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1736304563962/)
[COMING SOON: "Sanctuary" (Earth Lens 003)](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1731091744332/)
[COMING SOON: "Platte" (Earth Lens 004)](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1731091744332/)
[COMING SOON: "Grandfather" (Earth Lens 005)](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1731091744332/)
[COMING SOON: "Chongming" (Earth Lens 006)](https://hes.npub.pro/post/1731091744332/)
---
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---
*All images are credit of Hes, but you are free to download and use for any purpose. If you find joy from my art, please feel free to send a zap. Enjoy life on a Bitcoin standard.*
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-25 22:32:58
In the world of fiat, bosses are no longer mere professionals managing resources and people. They are, in essence, Big Brother's appointed handlers, glorified totems of obedience whose primary role is to ensure the herd stays docile, compliant, and tethered to their assigned hamster wheels. They don’t just manage; they surveil. With Orwellian precision, their every motivational email, team-building exercise, and performance review is an insidious mechanism for upholding the grand illusion of "freedom within structure."
These citizen-handlers come cloaked in titles like "team leader" or "manager," but their true mandate is far more sinister. Their KPIs aren’t just productivity or revenue—it’s compliance. It’s ensuring that no one questions why a third of their paycheck evaporates into the shadowy depths of taxes and inflation, why corporate policies look more like legislation, or why time—the only non-renewable resource—is spent propping up systems designed to ensure it is wasted.
Their tools? The carrot and the stick, but reinvented for the modern serfdom. The carrot is a pay raise that barely outpaces inflation, a shiny "employee of the month" badge that says, "You’re a good hamster!" The stick? Passive-aggressive emails, whispered conversations about "alignment with company values," and the ever-present specter of "budget cuts," a euphemism for your expendability in the machinery.
Dark satire requires pointing out the absurdities they enforce with a straight face: They orchestrate pointless Zoom meetings that siphon hours of productivity but demand employees "turn on their cameras" as proof of existence. They impose performance reviews steeped in doublespeak, where "areas of improvement" mean "You’re not docile enough," and "leadership potential" is code for "You’re great at mirroring propaganda."
Their allegiance is not to you, nor even to the company. It’s to the system that birthed them—a system that thrives on mediocrity, rewards complicity, and punishes dissent. The fiat boss isn’t a mentor; they’re a handler armed with spreadsheets, PowerPoints, and policies designed to turn independent thought into a liability. They are the human interface of a system that cannot tolerate deviation, individuality, or questions like, "Why are we doing this in the first place?"
In their world, promotions aren’t about merit but about trust—trust that you will perpetuate the cycle without asking too many questions. "You’re like family here," they say, but families don’t dock your pay for being late. "We value innovation," they claim, while shackling creativity with bureaucratic hurdles. "We care about work-life balance," they insist, while quietly monitoring your Slack activity at 11 PM.
Ultimately, the fiat boss-handler is a tragic figure in this dark satire, a cog who believes they’re the engine, a shepherd who thinks they’re free while they guide the sheep. They are the unwitting enforcers of a dystopia where freedom is rationed, individuality is commodified, and dissent is erased—not by decree, but by performance improvement plans.
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@ 9e69e420:d12360c2
2025-01-25 22:16:54
President Trump plans to withdraw 20,000 U.S. troops from Europe and expects European allies to contribute financially to the remaining military presence. Reported by ANSA, Trump aims to deliver this message to European leaders since taking office. A European diplomat noted, “the costs cannot be borne solely by American taxpayers.”
The Pentagon hasn't commented yet. Trump has previously sought lower troop levels in Europe and had ordered cuts during his first term. The U.S. currently maintains around 65,000 troops in Europe, with total forces reaching 100,000 since the Ukraine invasion. Trump's new approach may shift military focus to the Pacific amid growing concerns about China.
[Sauce](https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2025-01-24/trump-europe-troop-cuts-16590074.html)
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@ 920165f0:049cf1bb
2025-01-25 21:29:02
Periodically, alone, at a less-than-preferred time, you must sit with yourself. Or I suppose you could take a walk, but unless you can guarantee your solidarity, you will likely appear somewhere on the outskirts of normal. While your pride may shine about this little compliment now, it will at times irritate you and ask if you’re sure you want to continue. That’s how everyone gets swallowed. Don’t ask questions. Don’t pick up rugs. Don’t be unruly with yourself or those you love, quietly drift into a more compliant state.
This is why you must go off and write or speak aloud. You ought to answer the question often: would you prefer explore the many routes of numbing medications, or feel your face melting as you take your most prized possessions and hold them to the fire?
There are no lifetime passes on this route. You must renew every day. But you’ve snuck away for months or years this time, and now you have to pay for your absence. You are required to bring your sacrifices to the table in order to continue. Nobody makes it out of here with a neat note, without mistakes or drops of blood on the page. If so, it wasn’t done.
You sacrifice yourself—your rightness, defensiveness, and all forms of denial.
So we sit and write. We pace and speak. We come near pulling our eyes from their sockets. We face ourselves in this heap of trash left to us by our predecessors. It’s not to say they weren’t left it as well—it’s to say it’s yours now.
Whether or not you want to think is your decision alone. Hoping others will take responsibility is an irresponsible management of your own life. As you lift every corner, you’ll find this dirt scattered across your life. You’ll turn your head, cite a guilty party, anything but take ownership.
If you see it, it’s yours. Nothing here belongs to anyone else. That’s the guarantee of mulling around in the mind. You’ll always find this, or you can be sure you’re lying.
It sounds tricky, but it’s only tricky because you are playing the tricks. Let us be clear: any form of matter you see is your responsibility.
Can you breathe now? Not any easier.
If the world around you is so foolish and dumb, why haven’t you adjusted for it sooner? If you did, don’t you think you’d employ a new method of crossing paths with them, beyond disappointment and frustration?
Who is the lagging party?
If you’d notice this quirk—which you cannot stop seeing in the same boring way—you’d realize you see the game very well but haven’t bothered acknowledging the rules. You’ve taken every other route, exactly what someone does when they’re trying not to see what’s in front of them.
You may be aware of this in others, but that’s not sufficient for someone who sits down to attempt to think, for someone who puts himself at the stake. That kind of man is responsible for the game, what he sees, and the rules in which the game is played.
That kind of man abandons the point-keeping devices he’s clung to over the years. He finally realizes he’s been using a unique scoring system to quantify himself, and it’s outdated.
The game goes on. You have a clear score, a clear basis for winners and losers, but you are consistently wrong. Impossible, you say? You’re diligent and precise?
Give it up. Give up your metrics.
If you wish to play the game, know the rules. Sound the buzzer, set all to zero, and dissolve everything you know about keeping track of points. Acknowledge the layers built into the game, the veils you must pierce to be successful within it.
You are susceptible to thinking you’ve thought. You are susceptible to believing it’s all or nothing. You won’t give up a few marbles for a bar of gold.
There’s only one reason. You think very highly of your marbles.
And be it gold or anything else, you are sticking to your marbles for the sake of never changing.
So is it them who can’t change? Is it them who cannot see? Is it they who’ve lost their minds?
Maybe. Maybe.
But it’s also you.
And until you can read the room without defending something, until you learn to play the game as if you knew the rules, your efforts are as good as they’ve always been.
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@ 1ec45473:d38df139
2025-01-25 20:15:01
### The probability of AGI ending us is negative.
A common tactic among doomers is to state something along the lines of the following:
"If we create AGI, there is some non-zero chance every year, that the AGI will end humanity. Whatever that chance is compounds every year, and is thus unacceptable."
The question I would ask the doomer is **"How do you know that the chance of AGI ending humanity isn't negative?"**
What does it mean for AGI to have a negative chance of ending humanity?
Setting aside AGI for a moment, what is the chance every year that humanity ends from other events, such as nuclear war, solar flares, super-volcanoes, asteroid hits, societal collapse, etc?
How do you even answer this question in a reasonable manner? Well lets look at past data.
Of all species that have existed 99% have gone extinct.
Of our closest 7 relatives from the genus Homo, 100% have gone extinct.
On a higher level looking at civilizational collapse. According to Wikipedia, [virtually all](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Societal_collapse) historical societies have collapsed.
Looking out into the universe, we see no signs of life elsewhere, so if there was life in the past we can assume that they have gone extinct.
It would therefore be reasonable to say that the chance of our extinction is very high even without AGI, well above 90%. Maybe 99%.
You could argue the numbers but at least with these numbers we are using some past data to extrapolate the future, where the doomers are using no data whatsoever to support their numbers.
We can also state, that of all the species and societies that have collapsed in the past, they have done so because they did not yet have the knowledge on how to survive. They didn't know how to create antibiotics, or generate enough energy, or defend themselves from the environment.
What is AGI? AGI is a way to create knowledge. Most all societies in the past have collapsed because they didn't have the knowledge on how to survive, and the doomer argument is that we should slow down our ability to create knowledge, when we know that this has been precisely the problem in the past.
It is a certainty we will all die without more knowledge then we have now. The future death of our sun ensures that.
We have to create the knowledge on how to survive, and that is what AGI does - it creates knowledge.
AGI most certainly has a negative probability of ending humanity.
-
@ 1ec45473:d38df139
2025-01-25 20:15:01
Preston Pysh posted this event this morning:
![Nostr Image](https://laantungir.github.io/img_repo/7467e2bdc452235aacca83aa96334499c04934c51597c5213870f72ce027216f.png "BH2024")
Behind the scenes, the nostr event looks like this:
```
Event = {
"id":"a6fa7e1a73ce70c6fb01584a0519fd29788e59d9980402584e7a0af92cf0474a",
"pubkey":"85080d3bad70ccdcd7f74c29a44f55bb85cbcd3dd0cbb957da1d215bdb931204",
"created_at":1724494504,
"kind":1,
"tags":[
[
"p",
"6c237d8b3b120251c38c230c06d9e48f0d3017657c5b65c8c36112eb15c52aeb",
"",
"mention"
],
[
"p",
"77ec966fcd64f901152cad5dc7731c7c831fe22e02e3ae99ff14637e5a48ef9c",
"",
"mention"
],
[
"p",
"c1fc7771f5fa418fd3ac49221a18f19b42ccb7a663da8f04cbbf6c08c80d20b1",
"",
"mention"
],
[
"p",
"50d94fc2d8580c682b071a542f8b1e31a200b0508bab95a33bef0855df281d63",
"",
"mention"
],
[
"p",
"20d88bae0c38e6407279e6a83350a931e714f0135e013ea4a1b14f936b7fead5",
"",
"mention"
],
[
"p",
"273e7880d38d39a7fb238efcf8957a1b5b27e819127a8483e975416a0a90f8d2",
"",
"mention"
],
[
"t",
"BH2024"
]
],
"content":"Awesome Freedom Panel with...",
"sig":"2b64e461cd9f5a7aa8abbcbcfd953536f10a334b631a352cd4124e8e187c71aad08be9aefb6a68e5c060e676d06b61c553e821286ea42489f9e7e7107a1bf79a"
}
```
In nostr, all events have this form, so once you become familiar with the nostr event structure, things become pretty easy.
Look at the "tags" key. There are six "p" tags (pubkey) and one "t" tag (hashtag).
The p tags are public keys of people that are mentioned in the note. The t tags are for hashtags in the note.
It is common when working with NOSTR that you have to extract out certain tags. Here are some examples of how to do that with what are called JavaScript Array Methods:
### Find the first "p" tag element:
```
Event.tags.find(item => item[0] === 'p')
[
'p',
'6c237d8b3b120251c38c230c06d9e48f0d3017657c5b65c8c36112eb15c52aeb',
'',
'mention'
]
```
### Same, but just return the pubkey":
```
Event.tags.find(item => item[0] === 'p')[1]
'6c237d8b3b120251c38c230c06d9e48f0d3017657c5b65c8c36112eb15c52aeb'
```
### Filter the array so I only get "p" tags:
```
Event.tags.filter(item => item[0] === 'p')
[
[
'p',
'6c237d8b3b120251c38c230c06d9e48f0d3017657c5b65c8c36112eb15c52aeb',
'',
'mention'
],
[
'p',
'77ec966fcd64f901152cad5dc7731c7c831fe22e02e3ae99ff14637e5a48ef9c',
'',
'mention'
],
[
'p',
'c1fc7771f5fa418fd3ac49221a18f19b42ccb7a663da8f04cbbf6c08c80d20b1',
'',
'mention'
],
[
'p',
'50d94fc2d8580c682b071a542f8b1e31a200b0508bab95a33bef0855df281d63',
'',
'mention'
],
[
'p',
'20d88bae0c38e6407279e6a83350a931e714f0135e013ea4a1b14f936b7fead5',
'',
'mention'
],
[
'p',
'273e7880d38d39a7fb238efcf8957a1b5b27e819127a8483e975416a0a90f8d2',
'',
'mention'
]
]
```
### Return an array with only the pubkeys in the "p" tags:
```
Event.tags.filter(item => item[0] === 'p').map(item => item[1])
[
'6c237d8b3b120251c38c230c06d9e48f0d3017657c5b65c8c36112eb15c52aeb',
'77ec966fcd64f901152cad5dc7731c7c831fe22e02e3ae99ff14637e5a48ef9c',
'c1fc7771f5fa418fd3ac49221a18f19b42ccb7a663da8f04cbbf6c08c80d20b1',
'50d94fc2d8580c682b071a542f8b1e31a200b0508bab95a33bef0855df281d63',
'20d88bae0c38e6407279e6a83350a931e714f0135e013ea4a1b14f936b7fead5',
'273e7880d38d39a7fb238efcf8957a1b5b27e819127a8483e975416a0a90f8d2'
]
```
-
@ 1ec45473:d38df139
2025-01-25 20:15:01
```
______________
/ /|
/ / |
/____________ / |
| ___________ | |
|| || |
|| #NOSTR || |
|| || |
||___________|| |
| _______ | /
/| (_______) | /
( |_____________|/
\
.=======================.
| :::::::::::::::: ::: |
| ::::::::::::::[] ::: |
| ----------- ::: |
`-----------------------'
```
-
@ 0d7bc80d:aaf2218d
2025-01-25 16:55:59
\
Volkesbewusstsein, as interpreted from Carl von Savigny’s legal philosophy, and utilized by Carl Schmitt in his own, refers to the common consciousness of the people.
For Savigny, this meant that the laws and boundaries of the state evolve organically out of the collective consciousness of the people in a given historical period. A blooming out of the shared cultural fabric of a society.
Schmitt’s interpretation is slightly more assertive, seen more as an imposition of the collective will in defining the sovereign and the state.
But what makes up the common consciousness of society in our time? How does that influence the formation of our state and its laws? My sense is that the thing most shared or collective about our current consciousness is the schizophrenic quality of it. Our cultural fabric is that of an insane asylum,. We swim deep inside the algorithmic passivity of our historical moment, and this has fragmented our consciousness.
The concept of the public sphere as conceptualized by Jürgen Habermas projects an idealized image of a bygone era of communal communication and a genuine shared experience of reality. The public sphere was an arena for dialogue, disagreement, and maybe even reconciliation. This ideal held that communication occurred outside the bounds of state and market manipulation and held to rational discourse as a means of discovering Volkesbewusstsein.
Habermas was aware and critical of the modern erosion of the public sphere due to mass media and its influences. And here we are now in our cultural moment. It’s become trite to remind ourselves of the algorithmic sway that we encounter on a daily basis through social media news feeds. But this is one of those realities we need to continually encounter to take seriously, because it backgrounds itself so well. We become passive automatons swayed for engagement. AI agents capturing our attention and manipulating the lizard brain.
We are all aware of this.
However, to what extent are we understanding the schizophrenic agency of the algorithmic hyper-agent? There’s undoubtedly intentional manipulation of information for explicit ends, not explicit to us necessarily, but to someone or some bureaucracy.
What happens though when we have a myriad of explicit algorithmic hyper-agents taking over the public sphere? I’m no clinician, but my diagnosis is schizophrenia at the level of our distributed cognition. We’re in a collective asylum and the guards are insane too.
What kind of heroes emerge out of that cultural fabric? Well, insane ones. And they will look perfectly sane in their response to a system of state sovereignty and laws that have emerged out of that asylum. And we’ll cheer it on as it feels like entropy towards collapse is the only thing that might save us. Not that we are always conscious of our entropic aims. But the walls are crumbling down, and everyone has a sledgehammer, so we decide to pick one up as well. We’d prefer to feel that we’re at least exercising SOME sort of agency, after all.
I find myself entirely addicted to my comforting insanity. Precisely because it gives me the illusion of agency, rather than the passivity that Habermas feared would be the destruction of the public sphere. I’m grateful that every now and then, I’m able to stand back and examine the frames I’m applying, or that have been applied for me, and recognize my passivity.
Perennially, it becomes apparent that we need to step outside of the passive sway of our screens and to engage in an algorithmic free salon. The idealized picture of humans in a communal space, with minimally distorted flows of information, in true dialogue. A mutual respect for each other and our different value judgements, with a shared commitment to orienting towards truth.
The most basic way we can do this is to continually step back from the asylum, and find a quiet corner to discuss with other well intentioned patients how we might organically blossom out a new common consciousness. It’s hegemonic character, that which dominates it, need not be the assertion of one difference over the other, but the assertion that differences in value systems share some orientation.
All this must be, for now, done from the place of acceptance of our diagnosis. Our conversations in the public sphere will need to continually encounter and correct for our schizophrenia. But if enough of us pick up a hammer and start smashing it against the wall of the asylum, a new organic shared consciousness has a shot at arising.
-
@ d57360cb:4fe7d935
2025-01-25 15:43:16
Martial Arts has a way of imparting deep lessons on you, lessons that you feel deep to the core. Here are a few that have stuck with me. These lessons extend beyond the field of martial arts into every area of life, may you find value in them.
# **Static Vs Dynamic**
The world is a dynamic and fluid domain, yet we think statically. This error makes us incompatible. When we think about the future and the past, they are fixed in our minds. We might have a grand plan for how we will beat our opponent or hold fear of a loss we suffered at the hands of another opponent. Because these are harbored in our minds, we are fixed in place entering a battle which is constantly moving.
To succeed one has to abandon the static and learn to dance. Let me explain this through the problem solving process.
# Problem Solving
Imagine there's a giant wall in front of you and this wall is going to fall directly on top of you. Here you're faced with a problem, the wall falling and you also might have guessed the solution which is get out of the way. The usual approach people take in solving problems is they wait til the problem has already taken place and established itself to act.
Knowing fully the wall is falling they will wait til the wall has crushed them, only then they'll enact their plan to get out of the way. Their plan may very well work but not when the wall has already fallen, this renders their plan useless even though it is the correct solution. In their minds they see the problem and the solution only taking place when certain factors are met and conditions are perfect.
They will not act to evade a punch until hit in the face, they won't try to escape a choke until their opponent is squeezing the life out of them. This is the error of unskilled beginners yet it's a necessary path to the dynamic.
# The best way to avoid danger is not going there in the first place
At a certain point you will get tired of getting hit in the face, getting choked out, and having the wall get crushed on you. You will see others using the very same solutions you're using and wonder why they succeed and you don't. The cogs in your brain come alive and you begin to think if the solution is to get out the way, I need to do it before or as the wall is falling not when it's already fallen. This takes you from the static to the dynamic, from thinking to feeling.
Instead of thinking and anticipating a punch and then moving, you no longer anticipate you immerse yourself in the chaos and are free to feel. You no longer wait for your opponent to have his hands around your neck to avoid getting choked, you avoid the situation altogether. You see the wall falling and you step out of the way, by nature another wall replaces it, this one is also falling and you maneuver out of its way. This is the great dance, this is the art.
# Failure is Information
"The fool that persists in his folly soon becomes wise"
In life as in the arts you will continually face failures or walls. Most people view these as negative. Having a wall crushed on them they take it personally, blame themselves, how terrible they are and how much better their opponent is. These are your trusted guides they show you where you are fixed in place, they show you your inflexibility, your rigidity. They humble you over and over. It may take days, weeks, years or months for you to realize. In this way the end never arrives, the path of practice is the goal.
With diligence and patience the thing you once saw as a failure will become your wisest friend.
# No opponent
Each person is going through this struggle internally. They face their own set of problems. In this way your opponents serve you as you serve them. The person that beats you down is not a rival, he's also not 'better' in any way he's exposed you and shown you the areas you have blindspots and weakness in. In the same way you serve that purpose for those just starting on the path. You may beat someone down and think you are 'better' than those you dominate. This is the wrong view you are a guide to those below you and student to those above you.
If you get caught up in your ego and status you will be blinded. One must leave the static world of victory and loss to find the dynamic.
# Everything Bleeds
This was a post on material arts, but you could very well replace martial arts with any field and any set of problems. The incompatible mix of the static mind and dynamic world is found in every area of life. The lessons you learn from one area can be translated to another, these lessons are fundamental. In this way lessons bleed and overflow into everything you touch. You are the center of experience the things you devote time to in life are merely tools of expression.
-
@ 378562cd:a6fc6773
2025-01-25 15:19:53
**Top 20 U.S. Cryptocurrency Headlines:**
1. **SEC Reverses Crypto Accounting Rule, Easing Bank Participation** The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has overturned guidance that previously treated digital tokens as liabilities on bank balance sheets. This reversal is expected to facilitate banks in offering cryptocurrency custody services without facing significant penalties.
[ft.com](https://www.ft.com/content/24854c53-98ef-42b5-96ed-efd6f5b70271?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
2. **President Trump Signs Executive Order to Bolster Crypto Industry.** President Donald Trump has issued an executive order titled "Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology," aiming to position the U.S. as a global leader in the digital asset market. The order includes the creation of a task force to propose new crypto regulations and explore the establishment of a national digital asset stockpile.
[Investor's Business Daily](https://www.investors.com/news/trump-cryptocurrency-executive-order-bitcoin-reserve-digital-asset-stockpile/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
3. **Crypto Markets React to New Regulatory Initiatives.** Following the administration's recent policy moves, the cryptocurrency market experienced a dip, with Bitcoin stabilizing around $105,000. The creation of a task force to propose new crypto regulations has introduced uncertainty, leading to profit-taking among investors.
[reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/crypto-markets-lose-steam-after-trumps-first-policy-move-2025-01-24/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
4. **Industry Celebrates Anticipated Deregulation Amid Caution.** The cryptocurrency community is optimistic about the administration's supportive stance, including proposals for a U.S. Bitcoin reserve. However, experts caution that increased government endorsement could expose the financial system to significant risks if the market faces downturns.
[ft.com](https://www.ft.com/content/8d302c79-8912-4f8e-bb1a-eea77ea0d99e?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
5. **White House Appoints David Sacks as Crypto and AI Advisor.** The administration has appointed tech entrepreneur David Sacks as the White House's cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advisor. Sacks will lead the newly formed Presidential Task Force on Digital Asset Markets, focusing on developing regulatory frameworks and exploring the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve.
[Barron's](https://www.barrons.com/articles/trump-bitcoin-stockpile-crypto-78398022?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
6. **Bitcoin Price Surges to All-Time High Amid Policy Shifts.** Bitcoin has reached a record high of $109,000, driven by increased interest following endorsements from President Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. The launch of cryptocurrencies associated with both Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump has further fueled market enthusiasm.
[The Times & The Sunday Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/your-complete-guide-to-crypto-and-bitcoin-77xwhlz6h?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
7. **Financial Institutions Show Renewed Interest in Crypto Services.** Major financial firms, including Charles Schwab, are exploring deeper engagement in the crypto market following recent regulatory changes. Traditional banks are now better positioned to offer cryptocurrency custody services, reflecting a shift towards mainstream adoption.
[ft.com](https://www.ft.com/content/24854c53-98ef-42b5-96ed-efd6f5b70271?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
8. **Congressional Leaders Express Concerns Over Rapid Crypto Expansion.** Some lawmakers have raised concerns about the swift regulatory changes favoring the cryptocurrency industry. They caution that rapid deregulation could lead to increased market volatility and potential risks to the broader financial system.
[reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/crypto-markets-lose-steam-after-trumps-first-policy-move-2025-01-24/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
9. **Crypto-Related Crimes Prompt Calls for Enhanced Security Measures.** The recent kidnapping and assault of Ledger co-founder David Balland have highlighted the risks associated with the crypto industry. Security experts advise individuals involved in cryptocurrency to exercise discretion regarding their personal wealth and implement robust security protocols.
[The Times & The Sunday Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/david-balland-ledger-kidnapping-z3kx6svj0?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
10. **Stablecoin Development Encouraged Under New Executive Order.** The administration's executive order promotes the development of dollar-backed stablecoins for global use, aiming to enhance the U.S. dollar's presence in the digital asset space while prohibiting the establishment of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S.
[Investor's Business Daily](https://www.investors.com/news/trump-cryptocurrency-executive-order-bitcoin-reserve-digital-asset-stockpile/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
11. **Crypto Education Initiatives Launched to Foster Public Understanding.** In response to the growing interest in digital assets, educational programs are being developed to inform the public about cryptocurrency investment risks and opportunities, aiming to promote responsible participation in the market.
12. **Tech Companies Explore Blockchain Integration Amid Regulatory Clarity.** With the recent regulatory developments, technology firms are increasingly considering blockchain integration into their operations, anticipating that clearer guidelines will support innovation in the sector.
13. **Crypto Taxation Policies Under Review Following Executive Order.** The Treasury Department is reviewing existing cryptocurrency taxation policies to align with the new executive order, potentially leading to revised guidelines that could impact investors and businesses.
14. **Investment Funds Increase Crypto Holdings Amid Policy Support.** Investment funds are bolstering their cryptocurrency portfolios, encouraged by the administration's supportive policies and the SEC's reversal of restrictive accounting rules.
15. **Public-Private Partnerships Form to Advance Blockchain Research.** New collaborations between government agencies and private companies are emerging to advance blockchain research and development, aiming to maintain the U.S.'s competitive edge in digital financial technologies.
16. **Crypto Mining Operations Expand in the U.S**.Cryptocurrency mining firms are expanding their operations domestically, attracted by the favorable regulatory environment and potential incentives outlined in recent policy initiatives.
17. **Consumer Protection Agencies Advocate for Crypto Awareness.** Consumer protection agencies are launching campaigns to raise awareness about the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments, emphasizing the importance of due diligence.
18. **State Governments Explore Local Crypto Regulations.** In light of federal initiatives, state governments are examining their regulatory frameworks concerning cryptocurrencies to ensure alignment and address local concerns.
19. **Academic Institutions Introduce Cryptocurrency Courses.** Universities and colleges are adding cryptocurrency and blockchain courses to their curricula, preparing students for careers in the evolving digital asset landscape.
20. **Crypto Exchanges Enhance Compliance Measures.** Cryptocurrency exchanges are strengthening their compliance protocols in anticipation of forthcoming regulatory recommendations from the Presidential Task Force on Digital Asset Markets.
**Top 5 Worldwide Cryptocurrency Headlines:**
1. **Global Banks Anticipate U.S. Regulatory Changes.** International banks are closely monitoring the U.S. regulatory shifts, assessing the potential global impact on cryptocurrency custody services and market participation.
2. **European Union Debates Crypto Regulatory Framework.** The European Union is engaging in discussions to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, aiming to balance innovation with consumer protection.
3. **Asian Markets React to U.S. Crypto Policy Developments**\
Cryptocurrency markets across Asia, including Japan and South Korea, are seeing increased trading activity following the U.S. administration's supportive stance on digital assets. Investors are optimistic about the ripple effects on the global crypto ecosystem.
4. **India Announces Plans for Blockchain-Based Voting System**\
The Indian government has unveiled plans to pilot a blockchain-based voting system aimed at enhancing election security and transparency. This initiative is part of India's broader efforts to explore blockchain technology in governance.
5. **African Nations Embrace Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payments**\
Several African countries are increasingly using Bitcoin to facilitate cross-border payments, citing its efficiency and reduced transaction costs. This trend reflects the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies in regions with limited access to traditional financial services.
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@ 9e69e420:d12360c2
2025-01-25 14:32:21
| Parameters | Dry Mead | Medium Mead | Sweet Mead |
|------------|-----------|-------------|------------|
| Honey | 2 lbs (900 grams) | 3 lbs (1.36 kg) | 4 lbs (1.81 kg) |
| Yeast | ~0.07 oz (2 grams) | ~0.08 oz (2.5 grams) | ~0.10 oz (3 grams) |
| Fermentation | ~4 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Racking | Fortnight or later | 1 month or after | ~2 months and after |
| Specific Gravity | <1.010 | ~1.01 to ~1.025 | >1.025 |
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@ a012dc82:6458a70d
2025-01-25 13:09:46
The landscape of cryptocurrency is witnessing a potential paradigm shift with the growing interest of institutional investors in Bitcoin. The excitement surrounding the prospect of a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is palpable, yet it brings with it a wave of concern. Arthur Hayes, a renowned figure in the cryptocurrency space and the founder of the Maelstrom Fund, stands as a vocal critic of this development. His insights offer a critical perspective on how institutional involvement could fundamentally alter the essence of Bitcoin, potentially steering it away from its founding principles of decentralization and autonomy. This article delves into Hayes' concerns, unraveling the complexities and potential repercussions of institutional custody on the future of Bitcoin.
**Table Of Content**
- The Rising Concern of Institutional Involvement
- The Scenario of Institutional Custody
- The Essence of Bitcoin at Stake
- Influence on Network Consensus
- Long-Term Implications for Bitcoin
- Conclusion
- FAQs
**The Rising Concern of Institutional Involvement**
Arthur Hayes' apprehensions about institutional involvement in Bitcoin are rooted in a deep understanding of both the cryptocurrency world and traditional financial systems. The entry of large financial institutions like BlackRock into the Bitcoin space could signify a significant shift in the dynamics of cryptocurrency ownership and control. These institutions, often perceived as extensions of state interests, could bring a level of centralization and control antithetical to Bitcoin's decentralized ethos. The historical relationship between large financial entities and state mechanisms, and their potential influence on Bitcoin, raises critical questions about the future of this cryptocurrency. The impact of this shift on the broader crypto ecosystem, investor behavior, and Bitcoin's perception in the global financial landscape is profound and multifaceted.
**The Scenario of Institutional Custody**
The future that Hayes envisions, where significant portions of Bitcoin are locked away in institutional ETFs, is a stark departure from the current state of the cryptocurrency. This transformation could relegate Bitcoin from a vibrant, actively traded asset to a passive component of investment portfolios. Such a shift would not only alter Bitcoin's market dynamics but also its fundamental utility. The implications of this change are far-reaching, affecting everything from Bitcoin's liquidity to its role as a tool for financial freedom and empowerment. The prospect of Bitcoin becoming a mere line item in institutional balance sheets is a scenario that challenges the very ideals upon which the cryptocurrency was built.
**The Essence of Bitcoin at Stake**
The core of Hayes' argument lies in the potential loss of Bitcoin's identity. If Bitcoin becomes predominantly held in institutional ETFs, it risks becoming just another asset in the global financial system, losing its unique characteristics as a decentralized and autonomous currency. This transformation would affect the philosophical and practical aspects of Bitcoin, impacting principles of autonomy, privacy, and decentralization. The shift from a user-driven to an institutionally controlled asset could have profound implications for the future of Bitcoin, potentially undermining the trust and support of its community.
**Influence on Network Consensus**
Hayes raises a significant concern about the potential influence of institutional holders on Bitcoin's consensus mechanism and development path. The risk of having a large portion of Bitcoin controlled by entities with different priorities than the broader Bitcoin community is real and concerning. This influence could lead to a misalignment between Bitcoin's development and the needs of its user base, especially regarding crucial updates related to security and privacy enhancements. The integrity and future evolution of Bitcoin's technology could be at stake, raising questions about the true independence and resilience of this decentralized network.
**Long-Term Implications for Bitcoin**
While the short-term effects of institutional investment, such as price appreciation, are clear, the long-term consequences are more nuanced and complex. The potential trade-offs between short-term gains and long-term impacts on Bitcoin's utility and independence are a critical aspect of this discussion. The paradox of Bitcoin's growing acceptance by traditional financial institutions and the possible erosion of its foundational principles is a dilemma that the crypto community must navigate carefully. The future of Bitcoin, in this context, is not just about its price or market capitalization, but about its ability to retain its core values and functionality.
**Conclusion**
Arthur Hayes' insights provide a crucial perspective on the evolving landscape of Bitcoin in the face of institutional interest. As the cryptocurrency world grapples with these developments, understanding the balance between mainstream acceptance and the preservation of Bitcoin's core values is essential. This article reflects on the potential risks and implications of institutional custody of Bitcoin, offering a comprehensive analysis that underscores the importance of maintaining the decentralized ethos that has defined Bitcoin since its inception.
**FAQs**
**What is the main concern raised by Arthur Hayes about institutional involvement in Bitcoin?**
Arthur Hayes expresses concern that institutional involvement, particularly through Bitcoin ETFs, could lead to centralization and control by large financial entities, undermining Bitcoin's decentralized ethos.
**How could institutional custody of Bitcoin alter its market dynamics?**
Institutional custody could transform Bitcoin from an actively traded asset to a passive component of investment portfolios, affecting its liquidity and role as a tool for financial freedom.
**What implications does institutional control have on Bitcoin's network consensus?**
Institutional control could influence Bitcoin's consensus mechanism and development path, potentially leading to a misalignment with the needs of the broader Bitcoin community, especially regarding updates related to security and privacy.
**Are there long-term implications of institutional investment in Bitcoin?**
Yes, while institutional investment might boost Bitcoin's price in the short term, it raises concerns about the long-term impact on Bitcoin's utility, independence, and adherence to its foundational principles.
**What is the essence of Arthur Hayes' argument against institutional custody of Bitcoin?**
Hayes argues that institutional custody risks turning Bitcoin into just another financial asset, losing its unique characteristics as a decentralized and autonomous currency.
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@ 89ccea93:df4e00b7
2025-01-25 13:02:52
Meh.
I'm ambivalent.
For the cypher/crypto punks out there, the freedom fighters. You already didn't like what the government was doing before, why should this be any different?
For all those who preached hyperbitcoinization, but are now upset, it only makes sense for companies and countries to eventually want this thing on their balance sheet.
Soo.... Enjoy.
You got what you wanted... ?
I think.
For those who think this is the greatest thing since sliced bread...
Yeah, again, meh.
It'd probably be better for individuals to have it and the "State" to muddle through oblivious. I think by worshipping it, you're showing you literally ONLY care about the price, which is dumb. Price doesn't matter if you're cattle herded into a KYC-only pen. If you become a criminal for wanting to be outside the system.
But in the meantime, before the dystopia descends.
Just use it. Earn it. Save it. Spend it. Hodl it.
Whatever floats your boat.
But for the love of God, and I'm actually serious now, practice responsible Bitcoin ownership...
Don't tell eeeevveeeryyooonee you have it.
Hold the keys yourself.
Don't give your blood, voice, 3D picture, passport, first born, stool, DNA, SSN just to buy Bitcoin.
I bought some Bitcoin via Bisq the other day at BELOW market value. Peach and RoboSats at 0.5% above market value. So there's no excuse in my mind to use an centralized KYC exchange.
[Kycnot.me](https://kycnot.me)
Inspired by this [post](https://livingonbitcoin.substack.com/p/reject-the-sbr) by Rare Passenger.
[Original post](https://expatriotic.me/the-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-is-awfulamazing/)
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/863448
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@ 54286b98:3debc100
2025-01-25 12:15:02
The gift and the challenge? More time with my kids than most dads get. Days filled with them. It's a blast.
Diapers, potty training, sticky fingers, the easy stuff. Expected. A privilege, really.
But here's what I'm learning: Undivided attention. Presence. That's the hard part. The part that fades.
We walk. Parks, trails, anywhere but inside. They love it. S'mores, impromptu campsites, boats on the horizon, Florida beaches (no walking next to Florida freshwater for this dad, gators!). We read. We play hard. My oldest is discovering the magic of computers.
Mornings with my daughter. Just us. Quiet. Books. Connection. Then her brother wakes, and the day explodes with breakfast, more books, more play.
Knowledge, manners, a little discipline, and a lot of fun. That's the legacy.
But even with all this time, there's still work. Responsibilities. ***"Papa needs to work."*** ***"Papa, don't you want to play with me?"*** The hardest lesson: balance. ***Teaching them independence when all they want is connection.***
The reminder: Even when life gets crazy, make the moments count. Be there. Truly be there. And trust that when I can't, they'll know it's not about them. It's about the work.
Love them. Cherish them.
Until the next one.
J
\__\_
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@ da0b9bc3:4e30a4a9
2025-01-25 10:38:21
Hello Stackers!
Welcome on into the ~Music Corner of the Saloon!
A place where we Talk Music. Share Tracks. Zap Sats.
So stay a while and listen.
🚨Don't forget to check out the pinned items in the territory homepage! You can always find the latest weeklies there!🚨
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originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/863327
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-25 08:12:55
In Australia, a country where the Union Jack flies as a silent yet potent reminder of its colonial origins, the lives of non-violent, non-agitating individuals remain deeply entangled in a system built on inequality. Beneath the surface of modern democratic institutions and peaceful imagery lies a historical and ongoing strategy to maintain systemic dominance, often underpinned by the latent threat of violence.
For those who do not agitate, who simply wish to exist in peace, the daily experience can be one of quiet oppression. The colonial legacy ensures that fairness and justice are privileges reserved for a select ingroup—those who align with the dominant cultural narrative. Meanwhile, others find themselves trapped in a system designed to perpetuate inequality, all while cloaked in the language of ethics, science, and progress.
The Mask of Fairness
Australia’s institutions present themselves as bastions of fairness, meritocracy, and equality. Yet, these ideals are often undermined by the foundational violence that protects and privileges the dominant cultural group. This violence need not always be explicit—it exists in the form of legal frameworks, economic systems, and cultural narratives that favor the descendants of the colonial ingroup while marginalizing others.
For Indigenous Australians, immigrants, and those outside the dominant culture, the system does not just fail to deliver fairness—it actively maintains their disadvantage. The history of dispossession, forced assimilation, and cultural erasure is not simply a relic of the past. It continues to inform how resources, opportunities, and power are distributed today.
Privilege and Forgiveness
One of the most insidious aspects of this system is the privilege afforded to the ingroup. Actions that would be condemned or punished when carried out by marginalized groups are often forgiven, excused, or even celebrated when done by those within the dominant cultural framework. This double standard perpetuates a sense of impunity among the ingroup, while reinforcing the notion that fairness is conditional and selectively applied.
For example, protests or acts of civil disobedience by marginalized groups are often met with harsh policing and public condemnation. Meanwhile, similar actions by those in the dominant culture—especially when framed as defending “traditional values” or “national identity”—are met with leniency, if not outright support.
The Union Jack as a Symbol of Violence
The Union Jack, emblazoned on Australia’s flag, serves as a subtle yet powerful symbol of this systemic violence. It is a constant reminder of the country’s colonial roots, a time when land was taken by force, and Indigenous peoples were systematically oppressed. Today, while the overt violence of colonization has shifted into the background, its legacy persists in the structural inequalities that shape everyday life.
For many Australians, the flag represents pride and progress. For others, it is a symbol of dispossession and exclusion. This dual meaning highlights the deep divisions in how fairness and justice are experienced, depending on one’s place within the colonial hierarchy.
The Control of Peaceful Imaginations
Non-violent individuals often turn to ideals of peace, ethics, and community as a way to navigate the unfairness of the system. However, the colonial strategy has long been to co-opt these imaginations, redirecting them to serve the interests of the dominant group.
For example, the rhetoric of multiculturalism and reconciliation is frequently used to promote the idea that Australia has moved beyond its colonial past. Yet, these efforts often fall short of addressing the structural inequalities that continue to disadvantage marginalized groups. Instead, they serve as a way to maintain the status quo, offering symbolic gestures rather than substantive change.
Unfairness as a Daily Reality
For non-violent, non-agitating individuals, the daily reality of unfairness can manifest in countless ways:
Economic Disparity: Wages, employment opportunities, and wealth distribution continue to favor the dominant cultural group.
Cultural Erasure: Indigenous languages, traditions, and histories are often sidelined in favor of a Eurocentric narrative.
Policing and Justice: Marginalized groups are disproportionately targeted by law enforcement and are less likely to receive fair treatment in the justice system.
While these injustices may not always involve direct violence, the threat of coercion and enforcement looms large. The institutions that govern daily life are protected not by a commitment to fairness, but by the implicit and explicit threat of violence to those who challenge the system.
A Call for Change
Addressing this systemic unfairness requires more than symbolic gestures or surface-level reforms. It demands a reckoning with the colonial legacy and a commitment to dismantling the structures that perpetuate inequality. For true fairness to be realized, Australia must confront the uncomfortable truths about its past and present, moving beyond the veneer of peaceful coexistence to create a society built on genuine equity and justice.
Until then, the Union Jack will remain not just a symbol of the past, but a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by those who dare to imagine a fairer world.
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@ 89ccea93:df4e00b7
2025-01-25 04:26:01
Here's a list of the services I use.
I plan to make a blog post for each on ```expatriotic.me``` my previously defunct blog that is going live again.
Stay tuned.
### Networking
Flint Router
Mullvad
Tor
Little Snitch
### Buying & Selling Bitcoin
Bisq
Robosats
Peach
Hodl Hodl
### Private email
Tuta
Addy.io
Proton
### Wallets
Ashigaru
Stack Duo
Cake
Sparrow
Envoy
Zeus
Coinos
### Swapping Bitcoin
Trocador
basicswapdex
unstoppable-swap
### noKYC
```kycnot.me```
### Spending Bitcoin
Wise
Bitrefill
Bitpay
PayWithMoon
Coinsbee
The Bitcoin Company
CoinCards.com
### Phone
Graphene OS
Minimalism
Obtainium
FOSS apps
Signal for DMs
Telegram for Groups
Silent.Link
### Server
DIY with Debian
Start9
Dojo
Ronin Dojo
Monero Nodes
### Podcasts
The Ungovernable Misfits News Network
The Watchman Privacy
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/863051
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-25 04:19:41
In the grand tapestry of global history, few nations have endured and overcome with the resilience and grace of India. The centuries-long oppression wrought by colonialism not only plundered our material wealth but also sought to erode the dignity of our civilization. Today, while the political shackles have been cast off, the shadow of colonial mind games persists, manifesting as ridicule and prejudice toward the Indian diaspora. Yet, as heirs to an ancient and resilient culture, the diaspora must rise above this insidious narrative, reclaiming its agency and asserting its rightful place in the world.
The Colonial Playbook: Divide, Deride, and Demean
The strategy of the colonial enterprise was never limited to economic exploitation; it sought to demean the very essence of the colonized. Our history, culture, and achievements were systematically denigrated while a manufactured narrative of inferiority was imposed. That very playbook, though subtler in its contemporary iteration, remains at work today.
The Indian diaspora, as ambassadors of a thriving civilization, often finds itself targeted by the remnants of colonial prejudice—mocked for its accents, cuisine, and customs, and vilified for its success. Whether it is the ridicule of our English, tainted by colonial imposition, or the disparagement of our efforts to succeed in foreign lands, these tactics are nothing more than the echoes of a bygone era attempting to assert relevance in a world that has moved on.
A Legacy of Survival and Triumph
To endure is deeply etched into the DNA of the Indian psyche. We have weathered invasions, famines, and systematic subjugation with a fortitude that no conqueror could extinguish. The Indian diaspora, spread across continents, is the living embodiment of this indomitable spirit. It has flourished in the face of adversity, not by seeking vengeance, but by cultivating excellence in every field—science, medicine, literature, and technology—while retaining its cultural roots.
Today, Indian-origin CEOs helm some of the world's largest corporations. Indian doctors, engineers, and academics enrich societies across the globe. Yet, the colonial mind games persist, attempting to reduce these achievements to the stereotype of "over-ambition" or "cultural overreach." Such narratives are designed to diminish, to perpetuate the myth of the colonial superior.
Reclaiming the Narrative
The time has come for the Indian diaspora to reclaim the narrative, not with the bitterness of retribution but with the quiet confidence of a civilization that has seen the rise and fall of empires. The response to colonial mind games must be rooted in three key principles:
1. Pride in Heritage: The richness of Indian culture, from its philosophical traditions to its scientific advancements, is unparalleled. The diaspora must take pride in these achievements and articulate them with clarity and confidence.
2. Mastery of Communication: The colonial critique often begins with language. To counter this, the diaspora must wield English—not as a colonial relic, but as a tool reappropriated and mastered, blending it seamlessly with the wisdom of Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi, and other mother tongues.
3. Unified Solidarity: The diversity of the Indian diaspora—spanning religions, languages, and regions—is its greatest strength. By standing united, the diaspora can amplify its voice and counter attempts to divide and diminish it.
The Enduring Legacy of Dharma
India's approach to the world has never been one of conquest but of engagement. From the dissemination of Buddhism to the world to the shared wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda, India's influence has always been through persuasion, not coercion. The diaspora must embody this dharmic ethos, rising above pettiness and prejudice, offering the world not retaliation, but enlightenment.
Victory Through Resilience
The colonial mind games that seek to ridicule and undermine the Indian diaspora are, in truth, a recognition of its success. They arise from the insecurities of those who once sought to subjugate, now witnessing the rise of a civilization they sought to diminish.
The Indian diaspora must endure not by stooping to the tactics of its detractors but by transcending them. The answer to colonial prejudice lies in excellence, unity, and an unshakable belief in the values that have guided India for millennia.
As we stride confidently into the future, let us remember: the spirit of India is not one of vengeance but of vindication. The triumph of the Indian diaspora will not be in silencing its critics but in rendering them irrelevant through the brilliance of its achievements and the dignity of its conduct. The time for enduring is over; the time for overcoming is now.
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-25 03:04:45
In the dystopian wasteland of tech we call the "crypto space," where tokenomics is a euphemism for Ponzi schemes and the word “decentralized” is abused like a buzzword-shaped piñata, software engineers—real ones—struggle to survive. I’m not talking about the low-effort devs churning out Solidity copy-pasta for the next Insert-Adjective-Coin. No, I mean the overexperienced, underpaid, and utterly exhausted professionals who used to build things that mattered—systems that could scale, products that solved problems, applications that didn’t have to slap "on-chain" on their name to justify their existence.
Now? Honest conversations about software design, scalability, or—God forbid—ethics, are impossible. Why? Because the room is full of crypto zealots whose job descriptions boil down to "pump my bags or GTFO."
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Enter the Zealots: The New Pyramid Architects
Walk into any crypto meeting, and you’ll find the same characters. The "visionary" founder with a LinkedIn bio that could double as a scammer’s résumé. The "community manager" whose job is to slap rocket emojis on tweets about nothing. And the "blockchain developer" who doesn’t know the difference between O(n) and "Oh, nice, this whitepaper has pretty graphs."
Now, try having an honest discussion with this crowd.
You: "This app doesn’t need a blockchain. A SQL database would handle this faster, cheaper, and more securely."
Them: "Actually, by using our Layer 2 token, we're decentralizing freedom, empowering communities, and disrupting the financial matrix."
Translation: "Our tokenomics scheme will siphon liquidity from suckers while pretending to solve a non-existent problem."
If you dare to mention Bitcoin—real Bitcoin, not some Frankenstein monstrosity glued to a shitcoin L2—you’ll get branded a heretic. "But Bitcoin can’t do smart contracts!" they cry, as if adding complexity to simplicity is a virtue, not a design flaw.
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The Tokenomics Scam: Why Engineers Hate Their Lives
Here's the dirty secret: most crypto projects are not software projects. They’re marketing scams with some code sprinkled on top. The goal isn’t to build something robust or meaningful—it’s to create just enough technical smoke and mirrors to dupe investors into buying the token.
For a software engineer, it’s soul-crushing work. You’ll spend 80% of your time wrestling with poorly documented APIs on some vaporware blockchain, 15% explaining to your PM why "put it on-chain" is a stupid idea, and the remaining 5% wondering why you didn’t just go into carpentry instead.
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Bitcoin: The Elephant in the Room
Every real engineer knows that Bitcoin works. It’s simple. It’s secure. It’s elegant. But because it doesn’t have a flashy CEO or a billion-dollar marketing budget, the average crypto enthusiast treats it like a relic. "It’s too slow," they’ll say, without understanding why Proof-of-Work exists. "It’s too basic," they’ll argue, as if simplicity is a flaw and not the reason Bitcoin has remained unbroken for over a decade.
Meanwhile, these same zealots will praise the latest shitcoin L2 that "fixes" Bitcoin by adding layers of complexity that require endless token sales to function. Never mind that these systems are riddled with attack vectors. Never mind that the "innovation" usually amounts to reinventing centralized finance, only worse. It’s not about building better systems; it’s about spinning a better narrative.
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The Undervalued CTO: A Study in Pain
And where does that leave the senior engineer, the architect, the CTO who’s been around long enough to smell the bullshit from a mile away? Stuck in endless meetings where you’re forced to explain to the same wide-eyed MBAs why the laws of physics and computer science apply to blockchains, too. Worse, your paycheck is probably being paid in tokens that are only worth something if you can stomach shilling them to the next sucker.
The most depressing part? The zealots don’t even know they’re part of the scam. They’ve convinced themselves that they’re "building the future" when all they’re really building is a pyramid, one token sale at a time.
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A Modest Proposal: Burn It All Down
Here’s an idea: let’s strip crypto down to what works. Keep Bitcoin. Scrap everything else. Rebuild the internet of value on solid foundations, not speculative hype. Let engineers, not marketers, lead the way.
Until then, we’ll keep trudging along, writing code for projects we don’t believe in, pretending that decentralizing dog grooming or tokenizing air molecules is the next big thing. Because, let’s face it, in crypto, the only thing that scales reliably is bullshit.
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@ bcea2b98:7ccef3c9
2025-01-24 23:21:05
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/862840
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@ 16d11430:61640947
2025-01-24 22:19:20
The legacy of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s education policies in colonial India has left a profound and complex impact on generations of Indians who were groomed to serve as intermediaries between the British colonial authorities and the native population. Dubbed "Macaulay’s Little Englishmen," these individuals faced unique psychosocial challenges stemming from their dual identity—educated and acculturated in the ways of the British yet tied to their Indian heritage. Straddling these two worlds, they often became objects of suspicion and alienation, regarded as potential double agents in a deeply divided society. This article explores the psychosocial effects of such an upbringing, which left these individuals feeling unmoored, mistrusted, and culturally disoriented.
The Double Bind: Torn Between Two Worlds
The fundamental conflict for Macaulay's "Little Englishmen" lay in their hybrid identity. Educated to think, speak, and act like the British, they were expected to serve the colonial administration, often as clerks, teachers, or intermediaries. However, this acculturation came at a cost: alienation from their own cultural roots. Their mastery of the English language and exposure to Western philosophy, law, and governance set them apart from the masses, who viewed them as traitors to their native heritage.
At the same time, these individuals were never fully accepted by the British elite. Despite their fluency in English and adoption of British customs, they were often treated as inferior, excluded from the corridors of real power. This dual rejection—by their own people and their colonial masters—created a profound sense of isolation and a fractured sense of self.
The Suspicion of Betrayal
The psychosocial burden of living as a cultural and social hybrid was compounded by the pervasive suspicion they faced from both sides.
1. From the British: While Macaulay’s education system intended to create loyal intermediaries, the British often doubted the loyalty of these individuals. Were they truly assimilated into the colonial ideology, or were they secretly harboring nationalist sentiments? This doubt meant that, despite their qualifications, many were confined to subordinate roles, denied the trust and respect they sought from their colonial employers.
2. From their own people: Within Indian society, these individuals were often perceived as sellouts or traitors who had traded their cultural identity for material gain. They were seen as collaborators in the colonial machinery that oppressed their own people. This mistrust led to social ostracization and an enduring sense of guilt and shame, as they were caught between the expectations of their colonial education and the loyalty to their heritage.
Psychosocial Consequences
The experience of living under constant suspicion and alienation had deep psychological and social repercussions:
1. Identity Crisis: The duality of their upbringing created a fractured identity. They were neither fully British nor fully Indian, leading to feelings of dislocation and an inability to fully belong to either world. This liminal state often resulted in a lifelong struggle with self-perception and cultural loyalty.
2. Chronic Anxiety: The need to constantly navigate the expectations and suspicions of both the British and Indian communities induced chronic stress. They had to carefully monitor their behavior, speech, and actions to avoid appearing disloyal to either side. This vigilance contributed to anxiety, self-doubt, and a lack of authentic self-expression.
3. Social Isolation: Alienated from their own communities and never fully accepted by the British, many of these individuals experienced profound loneliness. They lacked meaningful social support, as their education and socialization had placed them in a unique and isolating position.
4. Internalized Inferiority: The colonial education system, designed to instill admiration for British culture and disdain for indigenous traditions, often led to internalized feelings of inferiority. Many came to view their own heritage as backward or uncivilized, perpetuating a cycle of cultural self-erasure.
5. Moral Conflict: Being agents of a colonial system that oppressed their own people created a moral dilemma. Many felt complicit in the exploitation and subjugation of their fellow Indians, leading to guilt and cognitive dissonance. This internal conflict was particularly pronounced during the rise of the Indian independence movement, when calls for loyalty to one’s nation clashed with their colonial upbringing.
The Broader Implications
The psychosocial effects of being “Macaulay’s Little Englishmen” extend beyond the individual level, influencing broader societal dynamics. The creation of a class of culturally alienated intermediaries contributed to the perpetuation of colonial hierarchies, even after independence. The mistrust they experienced on both sides foreshadowed the postcolonial identity crises faced by many nations grappling with the legacy of colonization.
Furthermore, the notion of being a "double agent" has parallels in modern postcolonial societies, where individuals educated in Western systems often face similar suspicions of disloyalty or cultural inauthenticity. The scars of Macaulay’s experiment in social engineering are still visible in the struggles of postcolonial nations to reconcile traditional identities with the legacies of colonial modernity.
Conclusion
The psychosocial toll of being "Macaulay’s Little Englishmen" highlights the deep and lasting consequences of cultural alienation and identity manipulation. These individuals lived as bridges between two worlds, yet they were mistrusted and misunderstood by both. Their experiences serve as a poignant reminder of the human cost of colonialism and the complex legacy of cultural hybridity in a divided world. The story of Macaulay's "Little Englishmen" is not just a tale of alienation—it is a testament to the resilience of those who navigated impossible contradictions, often at great personal cost.
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@ 893a31fa:256af11f
2025-01-24 20:48:36
Over the past 4 years, we have lived through and witnessed unprecedented suppression of ideas from public/private partnerships in the United States. This broke our nations' ability to think and agree on a narrative for our reality. Now, I know Trump is back in office, Ross is free and things are looking great for our future. But why do the ideas and policies of our politicians in power matter so much? And why, at the same time, do the ideas of the individuals subject to them matter so little? I believe it's because we have built our lives and our incomes on platforms rather than protocols. We didn't read the fine print. We opted not to own anything and tried to be happy anyway. We need an exit. Bitcoin gave us an exit for our value and time. Now we need to build more exits that we can rely on.
Video as a medium for learning and communicating information has surpassed every classroom you’ve ever stepped into. More people now learn critical skills, spark new ideas, create culture, and discover hidden talents by watching videos online than anywhere else. Yet, this same medium is stuck in the iron grip of corporate gatekeepers, who control what you see and hear through hidden algorithms.
Day after day, our viewing habits are corralled by these profit-driven, ad based platforms. They shape our conversations to keep us engaged with their content, so we scroll passed more ads. They push us toward self-censorship so they don't loos their advertisers, and they feed us the content they deem acceptable for our consumption while hiding or downplaying content they deem of lesser value. It’s not an outright dictatorship. It’s quieter and more insidious, with the algorithm’s interests taking priority over our own, even our hobbies and interests are manipulated by this effect.
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## The Path to Exit
Without an exit, platforms don’t have to earn your loyalty, they own it. People have tried to escape. Over the years, we’ve seen platforms like Odysee (LBRY), PeerTube, BitChute and others promise “decentralization,” only to falter because of complicated Ponzi token schemes, clumsy technical demands, or the same old centralization in a new package. LBRY uses similar technology, but is overly complex and doesn't allow for the exit from one client to another in a user-friendly way. And the Odysee company ends up seeding most of the content anyway. "Use our servers and not Google's!", they say in the end. No matter how high-minded the pitch, these efforts never truly replaced the major players, so we come crawling back. Because the exit wasn't real enough. The transition wasn't easy enough. The alternative wasn't strong enough.
Why do the giants hold power? Because you can’t just walk away when there’s nowhere else to go. This is **The Exit Problem** in action. Freedom requires an alternative, a place you can migrate to without sacrificing your content or your community. That’s the gap [**bitvid**](https://bitvid.network/) is aiming to fill. By building a genuinely competitive system, using only open standers, it gives us a real choice: stay in the walled garden or exit to a network that respects our sovereignty. The only thing is, it requires personal responsibility. As a Bitcoiner, this appeals to me. With great power comes great responsibility. And that's ok, because as you will see, if you can keep a computer with some hard drive space turned on and connected to the internet 24/7 then you can host your own video content. And your community of fans can help you host it too!
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## Digitally Free
To really understand **bitvid**, forget any idea of it being “just another video platform.” Think of it as a framework or blueprint. It’s designed to let you share and watch video without kneeling to corporate or government control. It's designed to keep your content available so long as 1 person in the world wants it to exist.
The main idea? **User sovereignty.** You, not Big Tech, hold all the control. bitvid relies on a marriage between two distributed technologies, [**Nostr**](https://nostr.com/) and [**WebTorrent**](https://webtorrent.io/). Nostr supports open, resilient note-sharing (which extends to things identity, and subscription management), while WebTorrent provides the engine for the peer-to-peer video file distribution. Put them together, and you get a system that bypasses central servers and choke points of control. Instead, viewers connect to each other directly, using magnet links for streaming directly into their browsers window.
This system’s open design encourages multiple clients to eventually be created and different approaches to flourish. Eventually, you can choose the one that best aligns with your values and preferences. This competition keeps everyone honest, making it impossible for any single entity to seize control.
I have a temporary whitelist and blacklist built into my version of the client, but you can fork the code and remove that whitelist or blacklist and host on your own domain if you want. or even post content from a static version on your desktop. This system is designed to be modified, improved and forked into as many clients as we need to explore all the ways we want to search and filter the content we post. It's just like Nostr in that way.
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## bitvid’s Core Ideas
Right now you see a basic and buggy proof-of-concept client showing how everything could eventually fit together. But that’s just step one. I hope and believe that others will quickly follow, either contributing to my initial design or creating a new client, customizing the features and interface for different audiences and use cases.
**Exit as a Feature:** Your content and online persona aren’t locked into any one client. If you eventually find a particular client goes off the rails in a way you don't like, you can take your subscriptions and block lists along with your identity elsewhere, with minimal hassle. Nostr allowed users to move text notes to different relays at will. Now, bitvid extends that capability to video. If a client blocks your content, host your own version, or shift to a new client altogether. Likewise, if a client does not block enough of the content you don't want to see, then you can do the same. Nobody can yank your channel offline from a distant control room or force you to stay and watch the feeds you dislike.
**The Living System:** There’s no single server that can crash and kill bitvid or its content. So long as one person in the world is seeding a video, and the Nostr note that contains the magnet link is accessible on some relay, then it will live on. If a client decides to censor it, another can flip the switch back. It’s a swarm that endures, so long as WebTorrent peers keep it alive.
**Decentralized Streaming Infrastructure:** By using WebTorrent, we turn viewers into seeders also. When you watch a video, you help distribute it. This crowdsourced approach makes the entire network sturdier and harder to silence. And it should function even better as more users and content come online.
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## User Sovereignty
Peer-to-peer technology comes with **tradeoffs**. Yes, this requires personal responsibility, and yes, it may be slower than YouTube. But that’s the price of freedom, and for those who value sovereignty, it’s a price worth paying. Because those inconveniences pale in comparison to the freedom you gain when nobody can arbitrarily cut you off because they dislike your message or wanted to tamp down your ideas. The reason this matters is that **users become the infrastructure**. Instead of expecting a hosting provider to store all videos, you and I take on that role ourselves. Videos stay accessible as long as a handful of us continue to seed them. The network’s future is in our hands, not behind a server farm in Silicon Valley.
With bitvid, we also open the door to **parallel realities**. Different communities can adapt the codebase to fit their needs, whether that means specialized niches, curated libraries, or completely uncensored environments. You decide which universe you want to inhabit, rather than letting one corporate platform and algorithm decide for you. Developers who share a vision of open content can build new tools, refine user experience, or implement creative incentives for people to seed, like Bitcoin zaps. Meanwhile, creators will need a little nudge to get onboard. That’s why bitvid needs to emphasize **creator education**, helping them to understand how to seed videos, manage magnet links, and fully embrace this new direct P2P approach.
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## Mind Meets Reality
The ability to discuss and share ideas without a corporate overlord quietly steering your every view or suppressing your voice and thought is an important next unlock for our culture in America. Now is the time to build this kind of system without fear or hesitation. Nostr's simplified design allows for fast experimentation and Bitcoin's Lightning Network and other tools like Cashu allows for various types of incentive structures to be created. Videos carry messages, and messages can change minds, cultures, and entire nations as we have seen. This is why controlling them has been so profitable in the past.
bitvid offers a **peaceful revolution**. You don’t need to file a lawsuit or beg a faceless megacorp for your right to speak. You can simply leave, and bring your videos with you. This freedom to *exit* is what truly unravels the power of centralization. The result? **Independent communities** that thrive on their own terms, unburdened by what has been... All it takes is a choice. Step off the corporate treadmill and connect to a network that puts you in the driver’s seat. It’s a quiet shift, but its implications are enormous. When enough people choose freedom, the old guard starts to fade. Who happens to sit in the Oval Office will matter less. And we as a nation can determine our own relationships with reality.
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## Help Me Build
So, where does this all go next? Are we standing on the brink of a major transformation in how we share and consume video? All I know right now is that bitvid is not anywhere near ready to achieve all these lofty goals, **yet**. bitvid is a simple idea. Just a proof of concept really. Showing everyone that this just might work. But it’s only going to be as strong as the community that adopts it and can improve it.
Want to **shape the future**? Jump in with me. Take a look at the code I have so far, help me fix bugs and add features! Propose fresh ideas for how videos should be shared and monetized with Zaps or Cashu. I'm just one inexperienced developer trying to make something cool. I'm actualy just a Graphic Designer. So I need your help. Let's take this idea to its logical extreme end and see if we can foster a new way to share video online. Spread the word, get in touch with me on [Nostr](nostr:npub13yarr7j6vjqjjkahd63dmr27curypehx45ucue286ac7sft27y0srnpmpe) if you want to help out or get on the whitelist and start seeding your own content.
By stepping into bitvid, you exercise **The Path to Exit**. You’re not just joining some new platform, you’re helping craft an ecosystem that thrives on competition and free choice, an ecosystem that can’t be dictated from above. **Peer-to-peer** torrent sharing isn’t some dusty relic of the 2000s. It’s the best hope for an engine of real independence. Now you can’t be shut down at the flip of a corporate switch.
So, **build or watch it grow**, either way, bitvid needs the participation of people who believe we deserve better than the status quo. If you’re fed up with censorship, stifling algorithms, and one-size-fits-all platforms, take the leap. Every seed, every new client built, and every viewer who opts in tightens the screws on centralized control of ideas and culture.
**Together, we will reclaim our minds and our culture from the gates of centralized control.**
[bitvid.network](https://bitvid.network/)
[GitHub](https://github.com/PR0M3TH3AN/bitvid)
[Nostr](nostr:npub13yarr7j6vjqjjkahd63dmr27curypehx45ucue286ac7sft27y0srnpmpe)
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2025-01-24 20:10:34
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/new-kycnot)
The new website is finally live! I put in a lot of hard work over the past months on it. I'm proud to say that it's out now and it looks pretty cool, at least to me!
## Why rewrite it all?
The old kycnot.me site was built using Python with Flask about two years ago. Since then, I've gained a lot more experience with Golang and coding in general. Trying to update that old codebase, which had a lot
of *design flaws*, would have been a bad idea. It would have been like building on an *unstable foundation*.
That's why I made the decision to rewrite the entire application. Initially, I chose to use SvelteKit with JavaScript. I did manage to create a stable site that looked similar to the new one, but it required Jav
aScript to work. As I kept coding, I started feeling like I was repeating *"the Python mistake"*. I was writing the app in a language I wasn't very familiar with (just like when I was learning Python at that mom
ent), and I wasn't happy with the code. It felt like *spaghetti code* all the time.
So, I made a complete U-turn and started over, this time using Golang. While I'm not as proficient in Golang as I am in Python now, I find it to be a *very enjoyable language* to code with. Most aof my recent pr
ojects have been written in Golang, and I'm getting the hang of it. I tried to make the best decisions I could and *structure the code* as well as possible. Of course, there's still *room for improvement*, which
I'll address in future updates.
Now I have a more *maintainable website* that can *scale* much better. It uses a *real database* instead of a JSON file like the old site, and I can add many more features. Since I chose to go with Golang, I mad
e the "tradeoff" of not using JavaScript at all, so all the rendering load falls on the server. But I believe it's a tradeoff that's worth it.
## What's new
- **UI/UX** - I've designed a new logo and color palette for kycnot.me. I think it looks pretty cool and cypherpunk. I am not a graphic designer, but I think I did a decent work and I put a lot of thinking on it to make it pleasant!
- **Point system** - The new [point system](https://kycnot.me/about#what-is-a-point) provides more detailed information about the listings, and **can** be expanded to cover additional features across all services. Anyone can request a new **point**!
- **ToS Scrapper**: I've implemented a powerful automated terms-of-service scrapper that collects all the ToS pages from the listings. It saves you from the hassle of reading the ToS by listing the lines that are suspiciously related to KYC/AML practices. This is still in development and it will improve for sure, but it works pretty fine right now!
- **Search bar** - The new search bar allows you to easily filter services. It performs a full-text search on the Title, Description, Category, and Tags of all the services. Looking for VPN services? Just search for "vpn"!
- **Transparency** - To be more [transparent](https://beta.kycnot.me/about#transparency), all discussions about services now take place publicly on GitLab. I won't be answering any e-mails (an auto-reply will prompt to write to the corresponding Gitlab issue). This ensures that all service-related matters are publicly accessible and recorded. Additionally, there's a real-time [audits](https://beta.kycnot.me/about#audit) page that displays database changes.
- **Listing Requests** - I have upgraded the request system. The new form allows you to directly request services or points without any extra steps. In the future, I plan to enable requests for specific changes
to parts of the website.
- **Lightweight and fast** - The new site is lighter and faster than its predecessor!
- **Tor and I2P** - At last! kycnot.me is now officially on [Tor and I2P](https://beta.kycnot.me/about#tor-and-i2p)!
## How?
This rewrite has been a labor of love, in the end, I've been working on this for more than 3 months now. I don't have a team, so I work by myself on my free time, but I find great joy in helping people on their private journey with cryptocurrencies. Making it easier for individuals to use cryptocurrencies **without KYC** is a goal I am proud of!
If you appreciate [my work](https://kycnot.me/about#about), you can support me through the methods listed [here](https://kycnot.me/about#support). Alternatively, feel free to send me an email with a kind message!
### Technical details
All the code is written in [Golang](https://go.dev), the website makes use of the [chi](https://go-chi.io) router for the routing part. I also make use of [BigCache](https://github.com/allegro/bigcache) for caching database requests. There is 0 JavaScript, so all the rendering load falls on the server, this means it needed to be efficient enough to not drawn with a few users since the old site was reporting about **2M** requests per month on average (note that this are not unique users).
The database is running with [mariadb](https://mariadb.org/), using [gorm](https://gorm.io) as the ORM. This is more than enough for this project. I started working with an `sqlite` database, but I ended up migrating to **mariadb** since it works better with JSON.
The scraper is using [chromedp](https://github.com/chromedp/chromedp) combined with a series of keywords, regex and other logic. It runs every 24h and scraps all the services. You can find the scraper code [here](https://gitlab.com/kycnot/kycnot.me/-/tree/main/scraper).
The frontend is written using **Golang Templates** for the HTML, and [TailwindCSS](https://tailwindcss.com/) plus [DaisyUI](https://daisyui.com) for the CSS classes framework. I also use some plain CSS, but it's minimal.
The requests forms is the only part of the project that requires JavaScript to be enabled. It is needed for parsing some from fields that are a bit complex and for the *"captcha"*, which is a simple *Proof of Work* that runs on your browser, destinated to avoid spam. For this, I use [mCaptcha](https://mcaptcha.org/).
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@ 39cc53c9:27168656
2025-01-24 20:10:32
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/kyc-no-thanks)
Know Your Customer is a regulation that requires companies of all sizes to verify the identity, suitability, and risks involved with maintaining a business relationship with a customer. Such procedures fit within the broader scope of anti-money laundering (AML) and counterterrorism financing (CTF) regulations.
Banks, exchanges, online business, mail providers, domain registrars... Everyone wants to know who you are before you can even opt for their service. Your personal information is flowing around the internet in the hands of "god-knows-who" and secured by "trust-me-bro military-grade encryption". Once your account is linked to your personal (and verified) identity, tracking you is just as easy as keeping logs on all these platforms.
## Rights for Illusions
KYC processes aim to combat terrorist financing, money laundering, and other illicit activities. On the surface, KYC seems like a commendable initiative. I mean, who wouldn't want to halt terrorists and criminals in their tracks?
The logic behind KYC is: "If we mandate every financial service provider to identify their users, it becomes easier to pinpoint and apprehend the malicious actors."
However, terrorists and criminals are not precisely lining up to be identified. They're crafty. They may adopt false identities or find alternative strategies to continue their operations. Far from being outwitted, many times they're several steps ahead of regulations. Realistically, KYC might deter a small fraction – let's say about 1% [^1] – of these malefactors. Yet, the cost? All of us are saddled with the inconvenient process of identification just to use a service.
Under the rhetoric of "ensuring our safety", governments and institutions enact regulations that seem more out of a dystopian novel, gradually taking away our right to privacy.
To illustrate, consider a city where the mayor has rolled out facial recognition cameras in every nook and cranny. A band of criminals, intent on robbing a local store, rolls in with a stolen car, their faces obscured by masks and their bodies cloaked in all-black clothes. Once they've committed the crime and exited the city's boundaries, they switch vehicles and clothes out of the cameras' watchful eyes. The high-tech surveillance? It didn’t manage to identify or trace them. Yet, for every law-abiding citizen who merely wants to drive through the city or do some shopping, their movements and identities are constantly logged. The irony? This invasive tracking impacts all of us, just to catch the 1% [^1] of less-than-careful criminals.
## KYC? Not you.
> KYC creates barriers to participation in normal economic activity, to supposedly stop criminals. [^2]
KYC puts barriers between many users and businesses. One of these comes from the fact that the process often requires multiple forms of identification, proof of address, and sometimes even financial records. For individuals in areas with poor record-keeping, non-recognized legal documents, or those who are unbanked, homeless or transient, obtaining these documents can be challenging, if not impossible.
For people who are not skilled with technology or just don't have access to it, there's also a barrier since KYC procedures are mostly online, leaving them inadvertently excluded.
Another barrier goes for the casual or one-time user, where they might not see the value in undergoing a rigorous KYC process, and these requirements can deter them from using the service altogether.
It also wipes some businesses out of the equation, since for smaller businesses, the costs associated with complying with KYC norms—from the actual process of gathering and submitting documents to potential delays in operations—can be prohibitive in economical and/or technical terms.
## You're not welcome
Imagine a swanky new club in town with a strict "members only" sign. You hear the music, you see the lights, and you want in. You step up, ready to join, but suddenly there's a long list of criteria you must meet. After some time, you are finally checking all the boxes. But then the club rejects your membership with no clear reason why. You just weren't accepted. Frustrating, right?
This club scenario isn't too different from the fact that KYC is being used by many businesses as a convenient gatekeeping tool. A perfect excuse based on a "legal" procedure they are obliged to.
Even some exchanges may randomly use this to freeze and block funds from users, claiming these were "flagged" by a cryptic system that inspects the transactions. You are left hostage to their arbitrary decision to let you successfully pass the KYC procedure. If you choose to sidestep their invasive process, they might just hold onto your funds indefinitely.
## Your identity has been stolen
KYC data has been found to be for sale on many dark net markets[^3]. Exchanges may have leaks or hacks, and such leaks contain **very** sensitive data. We're talking about the full monty: passport or ID scans, proof of address, and even those awkward selfies where you're holding up your ID next to your face. All this data is being left to the mercy of the (mostly) "trust-me-bro" security systems of such companies. Quite scary, isn't it?
As cheap as $10 for 100 documents, with discounts applying for those who buy in bulk, the personal identities of innocent users who passed KYC procedures are for sale. [^3]
In short, if you have ever passed the KYC/AML process of a crypto exchange, your privacy is at risk of being compromised, or it might even have already been compromised.
## (they) Know Your Coins
You may already know that **Bitcoin and most cryptocurrencies have a transparent public blockchain**, meaning that all data is shown unencrypted for everyone to see and recorded **forever**. If you link an address you own to your identity through KYC, for example, by sending an amount from a KYC exchange to it, your Bitcoin is no longer pseudonymous and can then be traced.
If, for instance, you send Bitcoin from such an identified address to another KYC'ed address (say, from a friend), everyone having access to that address-identity link information (exchanges, governments, hackers, etc.) will be able to associate that transaction and know who you are transacting with.
## Conclusions
To sum up, **KYC does not protect individuals**; rather, it's a threat to our privacy, freedom, security and integrity. Sensible information flowing through the internet is thrown into chaos by dubious security measures. It puts borders between many potential customers and businesses, and it helps governments and companies track innocent users. That's the chaos KYC has stirred.
The criminals are using stolen identities from companies that gathered them thanks to these very same regulations that were supposed to combat them. Criminals always know how to circumvent such regulations. In the end, normal people are the most affected by these policies.
The threat that KYC poses to individuals in terms of privacy, security and freedom is not to be neglected. And if we don’t start challenging these systems and questioning their efficacy, we are just one step closer to the dystopian future that is now foreseeable.
> Edited 20/03/2024
> * Add reference to the 1% statement on [Rights for Illusions](#rights-for-illusions) section to an article where Chainalysis found that only 0.34% of the transaction volume with cryptocurrencies in 2023 was attributable to criminal activity [^1]
[^1]: https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/2024-crypto-crime-report-introduction/
[^2]: https://old.reddit.com/r/BitcoinBeginners/comments/k2bve1/is_kyc_bad_if_so_why/gdtc8kz
[^3]: https://www.ccn.com/hacked-customer-data-from-world-leading-cryptocurrency-exchanges-for-sale-on-the-dark-web/
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2025-01-24 20:10:29
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/website-updates)
Over the past few months, I've dedicated my time to a complete rewrite of the kycnot.me website. The technology stack remains unchanged; Golang paired with TailwindCSS. However, I've made some design choices in this iteration that I believe significantly enhance the site. Particularly to backend code.
## UI Improvements
You'll notice a refreshed UI that retains the original concept but has some notable enhancements. The service list view is now more visually engaging, it displays additional information in a more aesthetically pleasing manner. Both filtering and searching functionalities have been optimized for speed and user experience.
Service pages have been also redesigned to highlight key information at the top, with the KYC Level box always accessible. The display of service attributes is now more visually intuitive.
The request form, especially the Captcha, has undergone substantial improvements. The new self-made Captcha is robust, addressing the reliability issues encountered with the previous version.
## Terms of Service Summarizer
A significant upgrade is the Terms of Service summarizer/reviewer, now powered by AI (GPT-4-turbo). It efficiently condenses each service's ToS, extracting and presenting critical points, including any warnings. Summaries are updated monthly, processing over 40 ToS pages via the OpenAI API using a self-crafted and thoroughly tested prompt.
## Nostr Comments
I've integrated a comment section for each service using [Nostr](https://usenostr.org). For guidance on using this feature, visit the [dedicated how-to page](https://kycnot.me/nostr).
## Database
The backend database has transitioned to [pocketbase](https://pocketbase.io), an open-source Golang backend that has been a pleasure to work with. I maintain an updated fork of the Golang SDK for pocketbase at [pluja/pocketbase](https://github.com/pluja/pocketbase).
## Scoring
The scoring algorithm has also been refined to be more fair. Despite I had considered its removal due to the complexity it adds (it is very difficult to design a fair scoring system), some users highlighted its value, so I kept it. The updated algorithm is available [open source](https://codeberg.org/pluja/kycnot.me).
## Listings
Each listing has been re-evaluated, and the ones that were no longer operational were removed. New additions are included, and the backlog of pending services will be addressed progressively, since I still have access to the old database.
## API
The API now offers more comprehensive data. For more details, [check here](https://kycnot.me/about#api).
## About Page
The About page has been restructured for brevity and clarity.
## Other Changes
Extensive changes have been implemented in the server-side logic, since the whole code base was re-written from the ground up. I may discuss these in a future post, but for now, I consider the current version to be just a bit beyond beta, and additional updates are planned in the coming weeks.
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2025-01-24 20:10:28
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/wizardswap-review)
I'm launching a new service review section on this blog in collaboration with [OrangeFren](https://orangefren.com). These reviews are sponsored, yet the sponsorship does not influence the outcome of the evaluations. Reviews are done in advance, then, the service provider has the discretion to approve publication without modifications.
Sponsored reviews are independent from the kycnot.me list, being only part of the blog. The reviews have no impact on the scores of the listings or their continued presence on the list. Should any issues arise, I will not hesitate to remove any listing.
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## The review
[WizardSwap](https://kycnot.me/service/wizardswap) is an instant exchange centred around privacy coins. It was launched in 2020 making it old enough to have weathered the 2021 bull run and the subsequent bearish year.
| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Tor-friendly | Limited liquidity |
| Guarantee of no KYC | Overly simplistic design |
| Earn by providing liquidity | |
**Rating**: ★★★★★
**Service Website**: [wizardswap.io](https://www.wizardswap.io/)
### Liquidity
Right off the bat, we'll start off by pointing out that WizardSwap relies on its own liquidity reserves, meaning they aren't just a reseller of Binance or another exchange. They're also committed to a no-KYC policy, when asking them, they even promised they would rather refund a user their original coins, than force them to undergo any sort of verification.
On the one hand, full control over all their infrastructure gives users the most privacy and conviction about the KYC policies remaining in place.
On the other hand, this means the liquidity available for swapping isn't huge. At the time of testing we could only purchase at most about 0.73 BTC with XMR.
It's clear the team behind WizardSwap is aware of this shortfall and so they've come up with a solution unique among instant exchanges. They let you, the user, deposit any of the currencies they support into your account and earn a profit on the trades made using your liquidity.
### Trading
Fees on WizardSwap are middle-of-the-pack. The normal fee is 2.2%. That's more than some exchanges that reserve the right to suddenly demand you undergo verification, yet less than half the fees on some other privacy-first exchanges. However as we mentioned in the section above you can earn almost all of that fee (2%) if you provide liquidity to WizardSwap.
It's good that with the current Bitcoin fee market their fees are constant regardless of how much, or how little, you send. This is in stark contrast with some of the alternative swap providers that will charge you a massive premium when attempting to swap small amounts of BTC away.
### Test trades
> Test trades are always performed without previous notice to the service provider.
During our testing we performed a few test trades and found that every single time WizardSwap immediately detected the incoming transaction and the amount we received was _exactly_ what was quoted before depositing. The fees were inline with what WizardSwap advertises.
![](https://i.ibb.co/nrT9QKF/wizardswap-proof.webp)
- [Monero payment proof](https://www.exploremonero.com/receipt/bd7d6fe81b1e6ba6a89505752ea3688a6fed3920202e513e309d37bc3aebff34/8AFcX8TNnrCHmKqyaZGUYSCdjKrYgqNyLSkksFhwZGaXHsrBCUxqHGjCL6aVUb87QcYLzRXKYBGuYME6t5MBQu1u7LHRztK/2b0442aa2c31c3715da1b485f407e01ca43db74fef7d9ce54ddb69452f15120d)
- [Bitcoin received](https://mempool.space/address/bc1qjqtyzav6dtly4vu9qr9qylf6vrqkhhlrsqnq2u)
- [Wizardswap TX link](https://www.wizardswap.io/id=87MVUQ7F) - it's possible that this link may cease to be valid at some point in the future.
### **ToS and KYC**
WizardSwap does not have a Terms of Service or a Privacy Policy page, at least none that can be found by users. Instead, they offer a FAQ section where they addresses some basic questions.
The site does not mention any KYC or AML practices. It also does not specify how refunds are handled in case of failure. However, based on the FAQ section "What if I send funds after the offer expires?" it can be inferred that contacting support is necessary and network fees will be deducted from any refund.
### UI & Tor
WizardSwap can be visited both via your usual browser and Tor Browser. Should you decide on the latter you'll find that the website works even with the most strict settings available in the Tor Browser (meaning no JavaScript).
However, when disabling Javascript you'll miss the live support chat, as well as automatic refreshing of the trade page. The lack of the first means that you will have no way to contact support from the trade page if anything goes wrong during your swap, although you can do so by mail.
One important thing to have in mind is that if you were to accidentally close the browser during the swap, and you did not save the swap ID or your browser history is disabled, you'll have no easy way to return to the trade. For this reason we suggest when you begin a trade to copy the url or ID to someplace safe, before sending any coins to WizardSwap.
The UI you'll be greeted by is simple, minimalist, and easy to navigate. It works well not just across browsers, but also across devices. You won't have any issues using this exchange on your phone.
### Getting in touch
The team behind WizardSwap appears to be most active on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/WizardSwap_io
If you have any comments or suggestions about the exchange make sure to reach out to them. In the past they've been very receptive to user feedback, for instance a few months back WizardSwap was planning on removing DeepOnion, but the community behind that project got together [^1] and after reaching out WizardSwap reversed their decision [^2].
You can also contact them via email at: `support @ wizardswap . io`
### Disclaimer
*None of the above should be understood as investment or financial advice. The views are our own only and constitute a faithful representation of our experience in using and investigating this exchange. This review is not a guarantee of any kind on the services rendered by the exchange. Do your own research before using any service.*
[^1]: https://deeponion.org/community/threads/wizardswap-io-news.46713/
[^2]: https://twitter.com/WizardSwap_io/status/1732814285242290380
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2025-01-24 20:10:19
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/monero-history)
Bitcoin enthusiasts frequently and correctly remark how much value it adds to Bitcoin not to have a face, a leader, or a central authority behind it. This particularity means there isn't a single person to exert control over, or a single human point of failure who could become corrupt or harmful to the project.
Because of this, it is said that no other coin can be equally valuable as Bitcoin in terms of decentralization and trustworthiness. Bitcoin is unique not just for being first, but also because of how the events behind its inception developed. This implies that, from Bitcoin onwards, any coin created would have been created by someone, consequently having an authority behind it. For this and some other reasons, some people refer to Bitcoin as "[The Immaculate Conception](https://yewtu.be/watch?v=FXvQcuIb5rU)".
While other coins may have their own unique features and advantages, they may not be able to replicate Bitcoin's community-driven nature. However, one other cryptocurrency shares a similar story of mystery behind its creation: **Monero**.
## History of Monero
### Bytecoin and CryptoNote
In March 2014, a Bitcointalk thread titled "*Bytecoin. Secure, private, untraceable since 2012*" was initiated by a user under the nickname "**DStrange**"[^1^]. DStrange presented Bytecoin (BCN) as a unique cryptocurrency, in operation since July 2012. Unlike Bitcoin, it employed a new algorithm known as CryptoNote.
DStrange apparently stumbled upon the Bytecoin website by chance while mining a dying bitcoin fork, and decided to create a thread on Bitcointalk[^1^]. This sparked curiosity among some users, who wondered how could Bytecoin remain unnoticed since its alleged launch in 2012 until then[^2^] [^3^].
Some time after, a user brought up the "CryptoNote v2.0" whitepaper for the first time, underlining its innovative features[^4^]. Authored by the pseudonymous **Nicolas van Saberhagen** in October 2013, the CryptoNote v2 whitepaper[^5^] highlighted the traceability and privacy problems in Bitcoin. Saberhagen argued that these flaws could not be quickly fixed, suggesting it would be more efficient to start a new project rather than trying to patch the original[^5^], an statement simmilar to the one from Satoshi Nakamoto[^6^].
Checking with Saberhagen's digital signature, the release date of the whitepaper seemed correct, which would mean that Cryptonote (v1) was created in 2012[^7^] [^8^], although there's an important detail: *"Signing time is from the clock on the signer's computer"* [^9^].
Moreover, the whitepaper v1 contains a footnote link to a Bitcointalk post dated May 5, 2013[^10^], making it impossible for the whitepaper to have been signed and released on December 12, 2012.
As the narrative developed, users discovered that a significant **80% portion of Bytecoin had been pre-mined**[^11^] and blockchain dates seemed to be faked to make it look like it had been operating since 2012, leading to controversy surrounding the project.
The origins of CryptoNote and Bytecoin remain mysterious, leaving suspicions of a possible scam attempt, although the whitepaper had a good amount of work and thought on it.
### The fork
In April 2014, the Bitcointalk user **`thankful_for_today`**, who had also participated in the Bytecoin thread[^12^], announced plans to launch a Bytecoin fork named **Bitmonero**[^13^] [^14^].
The primary motivation behind this fork was *"Because there is a number of technical and marketing issues I wanted to do differently. And also because I like ideas and technology and I want it to succeed"*[^14^]. This time Bitmonero did things different from Bytecoin: there was no premine or instamine, and no portion of the block reward went to development.
However, thankful_for_today proposed controversial changes that the community disagreed with. **Johnny Mnemonic** relates the events surrounding Bitmonero and thankful_for_today in a Bitcointalk comment[^15^]:
> When thankful_for_today launched BitMonero [...] he ignored everything that was discussed and just did what he wanted. The block reward was considerably steeper than what everyone was expecting. He also moved forward with 1-minute block times despite everyone's concerns about the increase of orphan blocks. He also didn't address the tail emission concern that should've (in my opinion) been in the code at launch time. Basically, he messed everything up. *Then, he disappeared*.
After disappearing for a while, thankful_for_today returned to find that the community had taken over the project. Johnny Mnemonic continues:
> I, and others, started working on new forks that were closer to what everyone else was hoping for. [...] it was decided that the BitMonero project should just be taken over. There were like 9 or 10 interested parties at the time if my memory is correct. We voted on IRC to drop the "bit" from BitMonero and move forward with the project. Thankful_for_today suddenly resurfaced, and wasn't happy to learn the community had assumed control of the coin. He attempted to maintain his own fork (still calling it "BitMonero") for a while, but that quickly fell into obscurity.
The unfolding of these events show us the roots of Monero. Much like Satoshi Nakamoto, the creators behind CryptoNote/Bytecoin and thankful_for_today remain a mystery[^17^] [^18^], having disappeared without a trace. This enigma only adds to Monero's value.
Since community took over development, believing in the project's potential and its ability to be guided in a better direction, Monero was given one of Bitcoin's most important qualities: **a leaderless nature**. With no single face or entity directing its path, Monero is safe from potential corruption or harm from a "central authority".
The community continued developing Monero until today. Since then, Monero has undergone a lot of technological improvements, migrations and achievements such as [RingCT](https://www.getmonero.org/resources/moneropedia/ringCT.html) and [RandomX](https://github.com/tevador/randomx). It also has developed its own [Community Crowdfundinc System](https://ccs.getmonero.org/), conferences such as [MoneroKon](https://monerokon.org/) and [Monerotopia](https://monerotopia.com/) are taking place every year, and has a very active [community](https://www.getmonero.org/community/hangouts/) around it.
> Monero continues to develop with goals of privacy and security first, ease of use and efficiency second. [^16^]
This stands as a testament to the power of a dedicated community operating without a central figure of authority. This decentralized approach aligns with the original ethos of cryptocurrency, making Monero a prime example of community-driven innovation. For this, I thank all the people involved in Monero, that lead it to where it is today.
*If you find any information that seems incorrect, unclear or any missing important events, please [contact me](https://kycnot.me/about#contact) and I will make the necessary changes.*
### Sources of interest
* https://forum.getmonero.org/20/general-discussion/211/history-of-monero
* https://monero.stackexchange.com/questions/852/what-is-the-origin-of-monero-and-its-relationship-to-bytecoin
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monero
* https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=583449.0
* https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=563821.0
* https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=233561
* https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.0
* https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=740112.0
* https://monero.stackexchange.com/a/1024
* https://inspec2t-project.eu/cryptocurrency-with-a-focus-on-anonymity-these-facts-are-known-about-monero/
* https://medium.com/coin-story/coin-perspective-13-riccardo-spagni-69ef82907bd1
* https://www.getmonero.org/resources/about/
* https://www.wired.com/2017/01/monero-drug-dealers-cryptocurrency-choice-fire/
* https://www.monero.how/why-monero-vs-bitcoin
* https://old.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/u8e5yr/satoshi_nakamoto_talked_about_privacy_features/
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[^4^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg5953783#msg5953783
[^5^]: https://bytecoin.org/old/whitepaper.pdf
[^6^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=770.msg8637#msg8637
[^7^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg7039536#msg7039536
[^8^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg7039689#msg7039689
[^9^]: https://i.stack.imgur.com/qtJ43.png
[^10^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=740112
[^11^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg6265128#msg6265128
[^12^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg5711328#msg5711328
[^13^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=512747.msg6146717#msg6146717
[^14^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=563821.0
[^15^]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=583449.msg10731078#msg10731078
[^16^]: https://www.getmonero.org/resources/about/
[^17^]: https://old.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/lz2e5v/going_deep_in_the_cryptonote_rabbit_hole_who_was/
[^18^]: https://old.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/oxpimb/is_there_any_evidence_that_thankful_for_today/
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@ 39cc53c9:27168656
2025-01-24 20:10:10
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/diy-seed-backup)
I've been thinking about how to improve my seed backup in a cheap and cool way, mostly for fun. Until now, I had the seed written on a piece of paper in a desk drawer, and I wanted something more durable and fire-proof.
[Show me the final result!](#the-final-result)
After searching online, I found two options I liked the most: the [Cryptosteel](https://cryptosteel.com/) Capsule and the [Trezor Keep](https://trezor.io/trezor-keep-metal). These products are nice but quite expensive, and I didn't want to spend that much on my seed backup. **Privacy** is also important, and sharing details like a shipping address makes me uncomfortable. This concern has grown since the Ledger incident[^1]. A $5 wrench attack[^2] seems too cheap, even if you only hold a few sats.
Upon seeing the design of Cryptosteel, I considered creating something similar at home. Although it may not be as cool as their device, it could offer almost the same in terms of robustness and durability.
## Step 1: Get the materials and tools
When choosing the materials, you will want to go with **stainless steel**. It is durable, resistant to fire, water, and corrosion, very robust, and does not rust. Also, its price point is just right; it's not the cheapest, but it's cheap for the value you get.
![A set of stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers, a hammer and stamps](/static/img/diy-seed-backup/all-what-is-needed.webp)
I went to a material store and bought:
- Two bolts
- Two hex nuts and head nuts for the bolts
- A bag of 30 washers
All items were made of stainless steel. The total price was around **€6**. This is enough for making two seed backups.
You will also need:
- A set of metal letter stamps (I bought a 2mm-size letter kit since my washers were small, 6mm in diameter)
- You can find these in local stores or online marketplaces. The set I bought cost me €13.
- A good hammer
- A solid surface to stamp on
Total spent: **19€** for two backups
## Step 2: Stamp and store
Once you have all the materials, you can start stamping your words. There are many videos on the internet that use fancy 3D-printed tools to get the letters nicely aligned, but I went with the free-hand option. The results were pretty decent.
![A washer stamped with letters](/static/img/diy-seed-backup/stamped.webp)
I only stamped the first 4 letters for each word since the BIP-39 wordlist allows for this. Because my stamping kit did not include numbers, I used alphabet letters to define the order. This way, if all the washers were to fall off, I could still reassemble the seed correctly.
## The final result
So this is the final result. I added two smaller washers as protection and also put the top washer reversed so the letters are not visible:
![A set of stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers, all put together to form the backup](/static/img/diy-seed-backup/result.webp)
Compared to the Cryptosteel or the Trezor Keep, its size is much more compact. This makes for an easier-to-hide backup, in case you ever need to hide it inside your human body.
## Some ideas
### Tamper-evident seal
To enhance the security this backup, you can consider using a **tamper-evident seal**. This can be easily achieved by printing a **unique** image or using a specific day's newspaper page (just note somewhere what day it was).
Apply a thin layer of glue to the washer's surface and place the seal over it. If someone attempts to access the seed, they will be forced to destroy the seal, which will serve as an evident sign of tampering.
This simple measure will provide an additional layer of protection and allow you to quickly identify any unauthorized access attempts.
Note that this method is not resistant to outright theft. The tamper-evident seal won't stop a determined thief but it will prevent them from accessing your seed without leaving any trace.
### Redundancy
Make sure to add redundancy. Make several copies of this cheap backup, and store them in separate locations.
### Unique wordset
Another layer of security could be to implement your own custom mnemonic dictionary. However, this approach has the risk of permanently losing access to your funds if not implemented correctly.
If done properly, you could potentially end up with a highly secure backup, as no one else would be able to derive the seed phrase from it. To create your custom dictionary, assign a unique number from 1 to 2048 to a word of your choice. Maybe you could use a book, and index the first 2048 unique words that appear. Make sure to store this book and even get a couple copies of it (digitally and phisically).
This self-curated set of words will serve as your personal BIP-39 dictionary. When you need to translate between your custom dictionary and the official [BIP-39 wordlist](https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0039/english.txt), simply use the index number to find the corresponding word in either list.
> Never write the idex or words on your computer (Do not use `Ctr+F`)
[^1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20240326084135/https://www.ledger.com/message-ledgers-ceo-data-leak
[^2]: https://xkcd.com/538/
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@ 39cc53c9:27168656
2025-01-24 20:10:02
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/ai-tos-analysis)
**kycnot.me** features a somewhat hidden tool that some users may not be aware of. Every month, an automated job crawls every listed service's Terms of Service (ToS) and FAQ pages and conducts an AI-driven analysis, generating a comprehensive overview that highlights key points related to KYC and user privacy.
Here's an example: [Changenow's Tos Review](https://kycnot.me/service/changenow#tos)
![Changenow's Tos review](/static/img/ai-tos-analysis/tos_review.webp)
## Why?
ToS pages typically contain a lot of complicated text. Since the first versions of **kycnot.me**, I have tried to provide users a comprehensive overview of what can be found in such documents. This automated method keeps the information up-to-date every month, which was one of the main challenges with manual updates.
A significant part of the time I invest in investigating a service for **kycnot.me** involves reading the ToS and looking for any clauses that might indicate aggressive KYC practices or privacy concerns. For the past four years, I performed this task manually. However, with advancements in language models, this process can now be somewhat automated. I still manually review the ToS for a quick check and regularly verify the AI’s findings. However, over the past three months, this automated method has proven to be quite reliable.
Having a quick ToS overview section allows users to avoid reading the entire ToS page. Instead, you can quickly read the important points that are grouped, summarized, and referenced, making it easier and faster to understand the key information.
## Limitations
This method has a key limitation: JS-generated pages. For this reason, I was using Playwright in my crawler implementation. I plan to make a release addressing this issue in the future. There are also sites that don't have ToS/FAQ pages, but these sites already include a warning in that section.
Another issue is false positives. Although not very common, sometimes the AI might incorrectly interpret something harmless as harmful. Such errors become apparent upon reading; it's clear when something marked as bad should not be categorized as such. I manually review these cases regularly, checking for anything that seems off and then removing any inaccuracies.
Overall, the automation provides great results.
## How?
There have been several iterations of this tool. Initially, I started with GPT-3.5, but the results were not good in any way. It made up many things, and important thigs were lost on large ToS pages. I then switched to GPT-4 Turbo, but it was expensive. Eventually, I settled on Claude 3 Sonnet, which provides a quality compromise between GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 Turbo at a more reasonable price, while allowing a generous 200K token context window.
I designed a prompt, which is open source[^1], that has been tweaked many times and will surely be adjusted further in the future.
For the ToS scraping part, I initially wrote a scraper API using Playwright[^2], but I replaced it with Jina AI Reader[^3], which works quite well and is designed for this task.
### Non-conflictive ToS
All services have a dropdown in the ToS section called "Non-conflictive ToS Reviews." These are the reviews that the AI flagged as not needing a user warning. I still provide these because I think they may be interesting to read.
## Feedback and contributing
You can give me feedback on this tool, or share any inaccuraties by either opening an issue on Codeberg[^4] or by contacting me [^5].
You can contribute with pull requests, which are always welcome, or you can [support](https://kycnot.me/about#support) this project with any of the listed ways.
[^1]: https://codeberg.org/pluja/kycnot.me/src/branch/main/src/utils/ai/prompt.go
[^2]: https://codeberg.org/pluja/kycnot.me/commit/483ba8b415cecf323b3d9f0cfd4e9620919467d2
[^3]: https://github.com/jina-ai/reader
[^4]: https://codeberg.org/pluja/kycnot.me
[^5]: https://kycnot.me/about#contact
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@ 39cc53c9:27168656
2025-01-24 20:09:54
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/swapter-review)
These reviews are sponsored, yet the sponsorship does not influence the outcome of the evaluations. Sponsored reviews are independent from the kycnot.me list, being only part of the blog. The reviews have no impact on the scores of the listings or their continued presence on the list. Should any issues arise, I will not hesitate to remove any listing. Reviews are in collaboration with [Orangefren](https://kycnot.me/service/orangefren).
## The review
[Swapter.io](https://kycnot.me/service/swapter) is an all-purpose instant exchange. They entered the scene in the depths of the bear market about 2 years ago in June of 2022.
| Pros | Cons |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Low fees | Shotgun KYC with opaque triggers |
| Large liquidity | Relies on 3rd party liquidity |
| Works over Tor | Front-end not synced with back-end |
| Pretty UI | |
**Rating**: ★★★☆☆
**Service Website:** [swapter.io](https://swapter.io)
> ⚠️ There is an ongoing issue with this service: [read more on Reddit](https://old.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1d8olsd/swapter_225_xmr_missing/).
### Test Trades
During our testing we performed a trade from XMR to LTC, and then back to XMR.
Our first trade had the ID of: `mpUitpGemhN8jjNAjQuo6EvQ`. We were promised **0.8 LTC** for sending **0.5 XMR**, before we sent the Monero. When the Monero arrived we were sent **0.799 LTC**.
On the return journey we performed trade with ID: `yaCRb5pYcRKAZcBqg0AzEGYg`. This time we were promised **0.4815 XMR** for sending **0.799 LTC**. After Litecoin arrived we were sent **0.4765 XMR**.
As such we saw a discrepancy of `~0.1%` in the first trade and `~1%` in the second trade. Considering those trades were floating we determine the estimates presented in the UI to be highly accurate and honest.
Of course Swapter could've been imposing a large fee on their estimates, but we checked their estimates against CoinGecko and found the difference to be equivalent to a fee of just over `0.5%`. Perfectly in line with other swapping services.
### Trading
Swapter supports BTC, LTC, XMR and well over a thousand other coins. Sadly they **don't support the Lightning Network**. For the myriad of currencies they deal with they provide massive upper limits. You could exchange tens, or even hundreds, of thousands of dollars worth of cryptocurrency in a single trade (although we wouldn't recommend it).
The flip side to this is that Swapter **relies on 3rd party liquidity**. Aside from the large liqudity this also benefits the user insofar as it allows for very low fees. However, it also comes with a negative - the 3rd party gets to see all your trades. Unfortunately Swapter opted not to share where they source their liquidity in their Privacy Policy or Terms of Service.
### KYC & AML policies
Swapter reserves the right to require its users to provide their full name, their date of birth, their address and government-issued ID. A practice known as "*shotgun KYC*". This should not happen often - in our testing it never did - however it's not clear when exactly it could happen. The AML & KYC policy provided on Swapter's website simply states they will put your trade on hold if their "risk scoring system [deems it] as suspicious".
Worse yet, if they determine that "any of the information [the] customer provided is incorrect, false, outdated, or incomplete" then Swapter may decide to terminate all of the services they provide to the user. What exactly would happen to their funds in such a case remains unclear.
The only clarity we get is that the Swapter policy outlines a designated 3rd party that will verify the information provided by the user. The third party's name is Sum & Substance Ltd, also simply known as samsub and available at [sumsub.com](https://sumsub.com/)
It's understandable that some exchanges will decide on a policy of this sort, especially when they rely on external liquidity, but we would prefer more clarity be given. **When exactly is a trade suspicious?**
### Tor
We were pleased to discover Swapter **works over Tor**. However, they do not provide a Tor mirror, nor do they work without JavaScript. Additionally, we found that some small features, such as the live chat, did not work over Tor. Fortunately, other means of contacting their support are still available.
### UI
We have found the Swapter UI to be very modern, straightforward and simple to use. It's available in 4 languages (English, French, Dutch and Russian), although we're unable to vouch for the quality of some of those, the ones that we used seemed perfectly serviceable.
Our only issue with the UI was that it claims the funds have been sent following the trade, when in reality it seems to take the backend a minute or so to actually broadcast the transaction.
### Getting in touch
Swapter's team has a chat on their website, a support email address and a support Telegram. Their social media presence in most active on Telegram and X (formerly Twitter).
### Disclaimer
*None of the above should be understood as investment or financial advice. The views are our own only and constitute a faithful representation of our experience in using and investigating this exchange. This review is not a guarantee of any kind on the services rendered by the exchange. Do your own research before using any service.*
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@ 39cc53c9:27168656
2025-01-24 20:09:43
> [Read the original blog post](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/four-years)
> “The future is there... staring back at us. Trying to make sense of the fiction we will have become.”
> — William Gibson.
This month is [the 4th anniversary](#the-anniversary) of kycnot.me. Thank you for being here.
Fifteen years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin, a peer-to-peer electronic cash system: a decentralized currency **free from government and institutional control**. Nakamoto's whitepaper showed a vision for a financial system based on trustless transactions, secured by cryptography. Some time forward and KYC (Know Your Customer), AML (Anti-Money Laundering), and CTF (Counter-Terrorism Financing) regulations started to come into play.
What a paradox: to engage with a system designed for decentralization, privacy, and independence, we are forced to give away our personal details. Using Bitcoin in the economy requires revealing your identity, not just to the party you interact with, but also to third parties who must track and report the interaction. You are forced to give sensitive data to entities you don't, can't, and shouldn't trust. Information can never be kept 100% safe; there's always a risk. Information is power, who knows about you has control over you.
Information asymmetry creates imbalances of power. When entities have detailed knowledge about individuals, they can manipulate, influence, or exploit this information to their advantage. The accumulation of personal data by corporations and governments enables extensive surveillances.
Such practices, moreover, exclude individuals from traditional economic systems if their documentation doesn't meet arbitrary standards, reinforcing a dystopian divide. Small businesses are similarly burdened by the costs of implementing these regulations, hindering free market competition[^1]:
![Graph, worldwide, ~$304 billion goes towards KYC/AML enforcement, netting just $3 billion in total.](/static/img/four-years/kyc-costs.webp)
How will they keep this information safe? Why do they need my identity? Why do they force businesses to enforce such regulations? It's always for your safety, to protect you from the "bad". Your life is perpetually in danger: terrorists, money launderers, villains... so the government steps in to save us.
> ‟Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
> Mamma's gonna make all of your nightmares come true
> Mamma's gonna put all of her fears into you
> Mamma's gonna keep you right here, under her wing
> She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing
> Mamma's gonna keep baby cosy and warm”
> — Mother, Pink Floyd
We must resist any attack on our privacy and freedom. To do this, we must collaborate.
If you have a service, refuse to ask for KYC; find a way. Accept cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero. Commit to circular economies. Remove the need to go through the FIAT system. People need fiat money to use most services, but we can change that.
If you're a user, donate to and prefer using services that accept such currencies. Encourage your friends to accept cryptocurrencies as well. Boycott FIAT system to the greatest extent you possibly can.
This may sound utopian, but it can be achieved. This movement can't be stopped. Go kick the hornet's nest.
> “We must defend our own privacy if we expect to have any. We must come together and create systems which allow anonymous transactions to take place. People have been defending their own privacy for centuries with whispers, darkness, envelopes, closed doors, secret handshakes, and couriers. The technologies of the past did not allow for strong privacy, but electronic technologies do.”
> — Eric Hughes, A Cypherpunk's Manifesto
## The anniversary
Four years ago, I began exploring ways to use crypto without KYC. I bookmarked a few favorite services and thought sharing them to the world might be useful. That was the first version of [kycnot.me](https://kycnot.me) — a simple list of about 15 services. Since then, I've added services, rewritten it three times, and improved it to what it is now.
[kycnot.me](https://kycnot.me) has remained 100% independent and 100% open source[^2] all these years. I've received offers to buy the site, all of which I have declined and will continue to decline. It has been DDoS attacked many times, but we made it through. I have also rewritten the whole site almost once per year (three times in four years).
The code and scoring algorithm are open source (contributions are welcome) and I can't arbitrarly change a service's score without adding or removing attributes, making any arbitrary alterations obvious if they were fake. You can even see [the score summary](https://https://kycnot.me/api/v1/service/bisq/summary) for any service's score.
I'm a one-person team, dedicating my free time to this project. I hope to keep doing so for many more years. Again, thank you for being part of this.
[^1]: https://x.com/freedomtech/status/1796190018588872806
[^2]: https://codeberg.org/pluja/kycnot.me
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@ a09fb9cb:83231556
2025-01-24 18:23:27
# Who
So, this is it, this is **How** it begins. No more sitting on the sidelines pondering and wondering. This is it. This is **Where** the rubber hits the road.
OK, so, err… wow. Welcome. I guess this is **How** you start these things, right? I welcome you and I tell you a little bit about my *self*, **Why** I’m here and **Why** you should consider reading on… OK, well, I’ve kinda done that in detail on the [about](https://danielewen.substack.com/about) page, which you can link off to, if you so wish…
I feel like I’m jumping into the deep end, because there is so much that I just don’t know, and **What** I don’t know has many sides to it, so let me try and break this down a little.
# What
Firstly, there is so much that I wish to discuss here, about the essence of the self the nature of reality the meaning of existence, consciousness, choice, consequence, awareness, intention, sovereignty, autonomy, emotion, liberty, ethics, morality, wellness, society, money, law, power, religion, and technology to name just a few…
# How
Then there is Substack, WordPress, Medium, Spotify, YouTube, Rumble, Odysee, and all the other communication channels that are out there, and this doesn’t even begin to account for the minefield that is Social Media today.
# Why
I do know **Why** I’m here on Highlighter (nostr), and it’s for a couple of reasons:
## #1 - Information Gathering
Taking the above point about **What** I wish to discuss, today we have almost instantaneous access to the most amount of information humanity has ever known. This in and of it *self* creates a huge problem because sifting through all this information to uncover reliable and verifiable facts is becoming increasingly difficult.
Information overload can make it difficult to discern fact from fiction, and verifiable facts form the bedrock of **How** we operate within our shared, consensus (objective) reality.
I find my *self* constructing narratives and mental models within my mind that appear to make a lot of sense to my mind, but these can then become difficult to translate into coherent speech **When** attempting to explain them to others. Thus, writing these things down here on Highlighter overcomes two challenges.
1. I get to make sense of these things my *self*, because if I cannot translate my understanding into coherent text then my knowledge and experience of the subject matter must be lacking.
2. If I can capture these things in a coherent way, then I can refer them to others, and hopefully receive constructive feedback in ways that may not have yet occurred to me.
I believe this is **What** Seraph meant **When** he said:
*“You do not truly know someone until you fight them.”*\_ Seraph - The Matrix Reloaded\_
Obviously, the Matrix films were action movies, so the metaphors expressed within them typically manifested through scenes of hand-to-hand combat involving Neo, but at its core, I interpret Seraphs words to mean that, you do not truly know your *self* until you find your true *self*. Here’s another way to explain **What** I mean by this:
*mind.noun, a beautiful servant, a dangerous master.*
or
*When a student is ready, the master appears…*
I’ve explained more about this in the [about](https://danielewen.substack.com/about) page, but here is the summary, consciousness can exist without thought, but thought cannot exist without consciousness. Ergo, consciousness is an innate quality of Being, whereas Mind is an emergent property of consciousness. Once you deconstruct your Being to its core, you eventually arrive at nothing. Nothing is the truth of all reality (ultimate reality), and so to know nothing, through the experience of enlightenment, is to know thy *self*.
Once the distinction is made between the conscious *self* and the thinking mind, truth emerges, and it is this truth that sets us free. This is the “fight” for freedom, or more accurately the struggle for peace, that we are all invited to seek, simply through Being human.
If I can make sense of **What** is in my mind, by writing it down, then this is a good thing. If those words then translate into meaning and understanding for others, then this is a better thing. If conversations emerge that promote growth and increase understanding, then this is the best thing.
## #2 - Process Improvement
So having a corpus of information to discuss is the first thing, but then there is **How** best to have these discussions… This is of equal importance to me because the way that we are generating and consuming content is changing. There now appears to be as many channels to discuss information, as there is information to be discussed, although I suspect Generative Artificial Intelligence will smash that ratio out of the park soon, if it hasn’t done so already.
So, **What** is the best way or ways to do this? Well, I figure the only way to find this out is to run the experiment and see **Where** it goes.
### You gotta start somewhere…
[Substack](https://danielewen.substack.com/p/i-know-nothing) seems like a reasonable place to start because:
1. it’s part of the existing world, **Where** everything is stored centrally, yet it appears to be somewhat censorship resistant, not that I intend to go around kicking the hornets’ nest, but it does appear to be a relatively “safe” place to hang out.
2. it’s growing rapidly and making improvements to its platform all the time, so I can grow and learn as Substack improves.
3. it has a good user base, so connecting with fellow travellers is easier than creating my own standalone website.
4. I’m also hopeful that Substack provides simple and easy integration into things like Podcasting and Social Media, so I can spend more time on content creation and having meaningful conversations, and less time on the technicalities of “distribution”.
### …and see where it goes
Which has led me inexorably here. I only just discovered Highlighter last week, so I am going to do my best to publish all my Substack articles here too. I believe that is the purpose of nostr, right?
# Where
So, I’m going to start on Substack, and take it goes from there, because as the title of this article suggests, “I know nothing.” This is my working assumption, that I know nothing, because I have no real idea about **How** I am going to do any of this.
I’ve never done a Substack or Highlighter (nostr) before, nor do I know **How** to create a Podcast, or **How** to effectively communicate with fellow travellers via Social Media, so this is going to be a journey of discovery for me. This is my first step into a world that seems to be rapidly evolving, so to help you connect with me, on whatever platform suits you, I’ve mapped out my [linktr.ee/danielewen.me](https://linktr.ee/danielewen.me).
If you’ve made it this far down the page, thank you! Just writing this first article and the [about](https://danielewen.substack.com/about) page has been a useful exercise for me.
I hope that I have somewhat accurately articulated my conscious intentions (the **Who**, the **What**, the **How**, the **Why**, and the **Where**) for this Project in such a way that it at least makes some sense to you? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and I will do my best to digest any constructive feedback that you have for me. I guess all that remains is the…
# When
As there is only the present moment, the time is always Now… so here it is.
If you would like to follow me here on nostr then please do so, and if you'd like to subscribe to Substack, then here’s the link for that: https://danielewen.substack.com and / or you can subscribe to my WordPress too, here: https://danielewen.wordpress.com.
I have no idea what this is going to look like #**When** I hit the publish button, but here goes...
# I now know SOMETHiNG…
![](https://blossom.primal.net/dccb3b6e3dc2cf0c24d07b917ac6843e0dd18c96a4c67465e42e71a9582fc6e9.png)
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@ a09fb9cb:83231556
2025-01-24 18:17:56
- If you understand the below, "i" kindly invite you to connect
- If YOU do not understand the below, "I" would still invite YOU to connect, in fact more so, so that We can Both expand our shared understanding
To understand things, "We" need frameworks of understanding, but We should not confuse the framework for the understanding.
A common misconception is that the "thing" We are searching for EXiSTS somewhere out there. Above us perhaps? To that end We believe that We have to connect with something "outside" of ourself. May I ask YOU, have YOU ever experienced outside, other than through sense perception arising from WITHiN the MiND? Do YOU see the paradox? Outside is unknowable. It is an ILLUSiON... the truth LiES WITHiN
In spiritual speak, the analogy of a triangle is often used, with the all-seeing "i" placed at the top of the triangle. This is where the half-truth is hidden, WITHiN the LiE.
Continuing with the common misconception, We believe that in order to reach greater and greater "spiritual" heights We must grow the triangle.
I ask YOU to consider, what if the "thing" We are searching for is the base of the triangle? This is the foundation of knowing. Knowing leads to understanding and wisdom, through experience. Experience leads to knowing. This is the process of enlightenment...
I know nothing. I now know SOMETHiNG...
I have attempted to convey this metaphor somewhat crudely using the below graphical representation and a previous read that alludes to who "i AM"...
![](https://blossom.primal.net/25af852e5923ceeb47b262e9184db48e9de2403e36a38ad660dad886a08ddb8c.png)naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzpgylh89jrps6t0dzgadseecr6rukk7pln42jlcccgsrlrkpjx92kqy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uq3wamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwwpexjmtpdshxuet59uq32amnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7tcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qythwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnswf5k6ctv9ehx2ap0qqd5jttwdamj66mwdamj6560f4z4gjrfferj67t20fckzwqrsyn3c
...but, do not trust | VERiFY - "i AM". I EXiST.
Does this make sense? I know what I know, but I do not know how to communicate what I know to YOU so that We understand each other. This is Why? I encourage YOU to connect. Finally, YOU have my most sincere gratitude. Thank YOU kindly for your precious time and attention.
If you are wondering who "i AM". "i AM" YOU. "i AM" consciousness MANiFESTED...
<img src="https://blossom.primal.net/729eab238690c30bcc160e7025751feeb922dbab56509773a1ed201cc4be2c3d.png">
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@ 6e4f2866:a76f7a29
2025-01-24 18:06:58
<img src="https://blossom.primal.net/65ab821776bb703ca30274688e60c0bc102471fee78ad7680561edb3eaae382a.jpg">
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@ a09fb9cb:83231556
2025-01-24 17:57:24
I know nothing. Allow me to introduce myself...
The present is eternal and infinite.
Everything that has and will ever happen is continuously happening right now, in the present moment.
"We" typically do not know this because our human senses are connected to the brain.
Through the BRAiN "We" ("i" & "I") perceive the MiND.
The MiND creates concepts and constructs to interpret the senses of perception so that "We" come to observe REALIiTY with Present Moment Awareness.
To become present requires a sense of time.
Time is a concept created WITHiN the MiND to facilite the perception of space. The sense of time allows the observer to perceive change.
Paradoxically,, change is constant.
Change occurs as "We" alter our perception of the eternal and the infinite.
"i" am always present, here and now because "i" am WITHiN EVERYTHiNG.
"i" created YOU ("I") for my own amusement... YOU are the question of "what is beyond the eternal and the infinite?"
YOU will come to understand this, when YOU and "i" rejoice two become one again, in the present. YOU call this enlightenment.
IMAGiNE DOiNG EVERYTHiNG, BEiNG EVERYTHiNG, FOREVER. FOREVER WOULD BE MEANINGLESS. YOU GiVE me MEANiNG. This is Why? "i" CREATED YOU.
YOU ARE me... "We" are EVERYTHiNG. This is the truth that LiES WITHiN, and it is THiS truth that sets Us Both free, but only for a time, because nothing really does last forever...
That's who "i AM". "i AM" nothing. Yet paradoxically, I EXiST.
I now know SOMETHiNG... YOU now know who "i AM", because "I" now know who YOU are.
<img src="https://blossom.primal.net/228ae4966b6e146fe51fd2247a772165119191b733caeff54f454ac7abd0f13f.png">
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@ da0b9bc3:4e30a4a9
2025-01-24 17:00:46
It's Finally here Stackers!
It's Friday!
We're about to kick off our weekends with some feel good tracks.
Let's get the party started. Bring me those Feel Good tracks.
Talk Music. Share Tracks. Zap Sats.
Let's go!
Here's DMX! 🫡RIP.
https://youtu.be/thIVtEOtlWM?si=Ee4XXKe2ZDcWGpRN
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/862396
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@ 378562cd:a6fc6773
2025-01-24 16:15:53
**Top 20 U.S. Headlines:**
1. **Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order**A federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, citing constitutional concerns under the 14th Amendment. This decision marks a significant legal challenge to the administration's immigration policy.
2. **U.S. Withdraws from Global Tax Agreement**The United States has officially withdrawn from a global tax deal negotiated at the OECD, which sought to implement a global minimum tax and ensure multinational companies pay fair taxes where they operate. This move signals a potential shift towards a tax war, with considerations to double taxes on foreign companies as a retaliatory measure.
3. **Chancellor Rachel Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion**Chancellor Rachel Reeves has expressed support for the long-debated Heathrow Airport expansion, citing economic growth and job creation. However, the project faces resistance from environmental groups and within her party, highlighting concerns over environmental impacts and carbon emissions.
4. **Former Politico Reporters Criticize Editorial Decisions on Hunter Biden Stories**Ex-Politico reporters Tara Palmeri and Marc Caputo have criticized their former editors for allegedly suppressing significant stories about Hunter Biden's laptop and related issues before the 2020 election, contributing to a narrative of misinformation. Politico has defended its editorial standards and commitment to accuracy.
5. **Skepticism Surrounds 'Drill, Baby, Drill' Plan**U.S. shale industry leaders have expressed skepticism about President Trump's plan to significantly boost oil production to combat inflation, emphasizing that financial motivations drive decisions rather than political agendas. Despite pressure on OPEC and Saudi Arabia to lower oil prices, low prices could harm U.S. shale profitability, with growth expected to slow.
6. **Chicago Bears Appoint Ben Johnson as Head Coach**The Chicago Bears have appointed Ben Johnson as their new head coach, offering a substantial salary of $13 million per year, making him the seventh-highest-paid NFL coach. Despite having no head coaching experience, Johnson's tenure as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator saw significant improvements in the team's offense.
7. **Southport Attack Aftermath: Addressing Myths and Misinformation**Following last summer's Southport attack, where three young girls were murdered, authorities are confronting far-right riots and disinformation that ensued. The attacker, Axel Rudakubana, pleaded guilty, and investigations revealed extremist materials in his home. The incident has prompted discussions on effective public communication to dispel harmful disinformation.
8. **Southern California Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations**A new explosive wildfire has erupted near Los Angeles, rapidly expanding to over 10,000 acres and forcing mass evacuations. Firefighters are battling to maintain control amid challenging conditions.
9. **Historic Snowstorm Paralyzes Parts of the Southern U.S**.A record-breaking snowstorm has swept across the southern United States, paralyzing regions unaccustomed to such weather. The storm has led to significant disruptions, including road closures and power outages.
10. **President Trump Deploys 1,500 Troops to Southern Border**In a move to bolster border security, President Trump has ordered the deployment of 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. This action aligns with his administration's recent executive orders on immigration enforcement.
11. **Trump Administration Reviewing Automatic Emergency Braking Rule**The U.S. auto safety agency is reconsidering a landmark rule from the previous administration that required nearly all new cars and trucks by 2029 to have advanced automatic emergency braking systems.
12. **Lawmakers Seek Sanctions Over Hong Kong Human Rights Violations**Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers are introducing a bill requiring the Trump administration to review whether Hong Kong officials should be sanctioned for human rights violations.
13. **International Criminal Court Prepares for Possible U.S. Sanctions**The International Criminal Court has taken measures to shield staff from potential U.S. sanctions, including paying salaries three months in advance, as it braces for financial restrictions that could impact the tribunal's operations.
14. **Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia Reflects on Sexuality Post-Breakup**Following a tumultuous breakup with country singer Zach Bryan, Brianna LaPaglia, known as "Chickenfry," speculates about her dating preferences, expressing disinterest in having a boyfriend and considering dating women.
15. **NATO Chief Warns of Costly Impact if Russia Wins Over Ukraine**NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the alliance's credibility and could cost trillions of dollars to restore its deterrent power.
16. **U.S. Border Patrol Agent Fatally Shot in Vermont**Authorities report that a U.S. Border Patrol agent has been fatally shot in northern Vermont. The acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security stated that the agent was killed in the line of duty.
17. **MLK Day Observance Highlights Warning Against Anti-Woke Rhetoric**Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations at King's former congregation in Atlanta featured a 70-member choir and remarks from his youngest daughter, warning against anti-woke rhetoric.
18. **Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley, and Jan. 6 Panel Members**President Joe Biden has pardoned individuals including Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and members of the Jan. 6 committee, as a guard against potential 'revenge' by former President Trump.
19. **Bitter Cold Spreads Across Much of the U.S**.Frigid temperatures are engulfing Texas and other parts of the South ahead of a rare winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and disruptive ice accumulations to the region.
20. **President Trump Grants Sweeping Pardon of Jan. 6 Defendants**\
Former President Trump has issued pardons to multiple individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6th Capitol breach, framing the move as a commitment to "justice for patriots." This decision has sparked sharp debates across political lines.
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**Top 5 Worldwide Headlines:**
1. **Tensions Escalate Between Russia and NATO Over Ukraine**\
Russia has ramped up its military offensive in Ukraine, with NATO allies pledging additional support, including advanced weaponry, to Kyiv. The conflict continues to reshape European geopolitics.
2. **Global Markets React to China's Economic Data**\
Slower-than-expected economic growth in China has sent ripples through global markets, raising concerns about the potential impact on global trade and supply chains.
3. **Massive Earthquake Strikes Turkey and Syria**\
A devastating earthquake has rocked parts of Turkey and Syria, resulting in significant casualties and widespread destruction. International relief efforts are underway.
4. **United Nations Calls for Immediate Action on Climate Crisis**\
A new UN report highlights the urgent need for global cooperation to combat the accelerating effects of climate change, including rising sea levels and extreme weather patterns.
5. **Protests Erupt in France Over Pension Reform Plans**\
Large-scale protests have broken out across France in response to the government’s proposal to raise the retirement age, with unions organizing nationwide strikes.
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2025-01-24 15:24:17
This week flew by and we're already getting ready for another episode. Which reminds me that I need to get a couple more clips out.
### Territory Stuff
- We had a winner in the CFP pool
- I'm continuing to flounder in the Cricket contests
- The UEFA contest is back
- And, of course, Team USA notched another victory
### NFL News
- Conference Championships
- Are the Lions doomed?
- Is Jayden Daniels the best rookie we've ever seen?
- GOTW Ravens vs Bills: MVP vs OPOY why they're different awards
- Sports betting vs bad officiating
### NBA News
- Trade talk
- New All Star Game format
- Joker and SGA appreciation
### Golf
- What's this new TGL thing and why is it lame?
### Hockey
- Ovi update
- Canadian teams are killing it this season
Plus, anything you want us to talk about (that we remember while recording).
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/862280
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@ bd32f268:22b33966
2025-01-24 12:56:29
Vivemos num tempo em que predomina a atitude de colocar a vida em serviço de culto ao “Eu”. Aqui por “Eu” entenda-se o ego e as suas manifestações que colocam o indivíduo no centro do seu mundo. Esta priorização do “Eu” revela-se de várias formas, dando á luz vários produtos sociais e culturais. Estas manifestações atuam de forma nociva na sociedade uma vez que desagregam e extinguem todo o tipo coesão social.
Uma sociedade é uma organização de pessoas que buscam uma finalidade comum. Quando a finalidade é primeiramente o serviço aos apetites individuais é cada vez mais provável que surjam conflitos de interesses e estes vão desunindo as pessoas. Desta forma a sociedade precipita-se para o declínio e consequente extinção, uma vez que já não é capaz de sustentar os seus princípios fundadores e a narrativa agregadora que estabelece a identidade da comunidade.
Pensemos numa família, quando os membros da família vivem para si e não para o outro, aqui personificado no esposo e nos filhos, a coesão familiar sai enfraquecida pois muitas serão as ocasiões nas quais os interesses imediatos do indivíduo colidem com os interesses da família. Isto leva a uma série de problemas, nomeadamente os que observamos cada vez mais na educação das crianças. Neste campo, observamos frequentemente um tempo escasso para o convívio e para a pedagogia de vida que os pais devem exercer. Dir-se-á que são as vicissitudes do mundo do trabalho, mas talvez devêssemos balancear essa ideia com a noção de que o materialismo também nos foi habituando a ter outras necessidades que os nossos avós não tinham, o que nos precipita a querer mais e a trabalhar mais e sobretudo fora de casa. Quero dizer que de facto podemos viver com menos e que esse menos no ponto de vista das condições materiais de vida pode significar mais em termos familiares.
Um outro campo em que se nota a primazia do “Eu” é nos relacionamentos em que nos habituamos a ver o outro como um servidor da nossa vontade e do nosso desejo. Confundimos facilmente o conceito de amor com uma troca comercial. Julgamos que aquilo que entregamos tem de ser retribuído, perdendo a noção de que é a nossa escolha entregar-nos a alguém e que como tal temos de enfrentar as consequências da nossa decisão. Nós devemos servir o outro assim como o outro deveria pensar da mesma forma, no entanto não controlamos a cabeça da outra pessoa portanto foquemo-nos sim naquilo que controlamos. Foquemo-nos em honrar as promessas que fazemos e aprender a viver em união com o outro.
![Narciso – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre](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%2F6535015b-4ac1-4699-a7af-0dd46cab9573_1200x1455.jpeg)*Narciso - Caravaggio*
Também no cuidado com os idosos se manifesta a primazia do “Eu”. Não são raros os casos de abandono e negligência para com aqueles a quem, para o bem e para o mal, devemos a nossa vida. Vemos cada vez mais idosos institucionalizados quando muitos poderiam estar com as suas respetivas famílias num ambiente familiar muito mais propício para o seu final de vida. As justificações multiplicam-se e novamente o trabalho surge como o fundamento, no entanto facilmente observamos que mesmo quando há tempo esse tempo não é dedicado aos idosos.
A taxa de natalidade é também um sinal da primazia do eu. A retórica pos-contemporânea assegura que ter filhos é um comportamento egoísta, especialmente nos tempos que vivemos. Seja por causa da narrativa climática, seja por questões de pobreza ou doença, essas pessoas defendem a não vida. No entanto, um olhar que guarda o apreço pela vida como algo sagrado é capaz de observar que a vida, mesmo em circunstâncias muito difíceis continua a valer a pena. O verdadeiro motivo que se esconde muitas vezes por trás desta retórica é invariavelmente a primazia do conforto.
Por trás destas opções de vida está também patente um abandono á cultura do sacrifício, que pressupõe a procura de algo que transcende o “Eu”. Nessa transcendência está a chave para encontrar um propósito, isto é uma missão para a vida. Além disso, está também a constatação de que na vida há aspirações e valores mais elevados que nos convocam a entregar a nossa vida, quer isto dizer abrir mão da procura do conforto e do prazer e abraçar por vezes o sofrimento, no entanto este sofrimento tem um propósito. O sacrifício individual não é seguramente a via mais fácil e conveniente, contudo é a única pois o viver para o ego é apenas uma ilusão. Quem vive para si, nem para si vive dado que não ama ninguém além de si próprio e isso não é amor.
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@ b97f07c7:a9ddca71
2025-01-24 12:05:25
เปิดโลก social ยุคอนาคต ที่ creator ได้รับเงินจากคนอ่าน content เต็ม 100%!
ทำความรู้จัก Nostr ที่จะเปลี่ยนโลกการใช้ social ของคุณกัน!
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/b97f07c7e9fdd8810b764ea7026e01747bcbbd31697d87ab34fd72d9a9ddca71/files/1737620849739-YAKIHONNES3.webp)
content จากประสบการณ์จริง ที่ดองนานในระยะนึงล่ะ แต่บอกเลยว่ามันก็ solve pain point ของ user ที่ไม่อยากลับลู้ว่า AI ของ platform นั้น มาคอย suggest อะไรที่เราไม่ได้ตาม
ส่วน content creator เอง เราเป็นคนเขียน คนทำ content บน platform นั้น ๆ ทุกอย่างควบคุมโดย platform ซึ่ง platform อาจจะถูกปิดเมื่อไหร่ก็ได้ ส่วนใหญ่โดนลด reach บางคนโดน platform ลบโพส บางคนโดน platform แบน เราจึงต้องมี asset เป็นของตัวเองอย่าง website ไม่งั้น content ที่เราตั้งใจทำหายไปเสียดายแย่เลย
ซึ่ง concept และการใช้งาน Nostr นั้นลด pain point ของ creator ที่ต้องไปทุก platform เพื่อครอง keyword ซึ่งเหนื่อยมาก ๆ ถ้าเป็นสายแบบเราที่เน้นโค้ดหน่อย ๆ ต้องมาสร้างผู้ติดตามใหม่ แต่ละช่องทางได้กลุ่มผู้ติดตามต่างกันอีก
ร่ายมายาวขนาดนี้เข้าเรื่อง Nostr ได้แล้ว ว่าแต่มันคืออะไร ใช้งานยังไง ต้องทำอะไรบ้าง ไปดูกันนนน
ปล. บทความนี้เป็นแนวแนะนำว่ามันคืออะไร ใช้งานยังไง ยังไม่ลงลึกด้านเดฟนะ คืออยากให้ใช้ให้เป็นก่อนนนนนน
## Nostr คืออะไร?
Nostr ย่อมาจาก Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays เป็น open protocol ที่ถูกพัฒนาโดย Giovanni Torres Parra มีจุดประสงค์คือ สร้างเครือข่ายสังคมออนไลน์ที่ไม่ถูกควบคุมหรือเซ็นเซอร์
![image](https://www.mikkipastel.com/content/images/2025/01/02_what-is-nostr.webp)
ในที่นี้ Notes หมายถึง social media และ other stuff คือ data communication
แล้ว protocol คืออะไรล่ะ? ก็คือเราคุยกันผ่านช่องทางไหนยังไง เช่น sms, email อะไรงี้
ดังนั้นมันก็คือ note & other stuff ที่ถูก transmit โดย Relays นั่นเอง
## Workflow
ปกติเราทำแอพขึ้นมาแอพนึงประกอบด้วยอะไรบ้าง?
![image](https://www.mikkipastel.com/content/images/2025/01/03_nostr-workflow.webp)
เดิมทีทีมแอพก็มีทีมหน้าบ้าน อย่าง frontend developer หรือ mobile developer อย่าง iOS และ Android แล้วก็ทีมหลังบ้าน backend developer ที่เป็นคนทำระบบหลังบ้าน ไม่ว่าจะเป็นทำ API ให้หน้าบ้านคุยกับ server แล้วก็จัดเก็บข้อมูลลง database ด้วย
flow ก็คือ user download แอพมา หรือใช้ website ตัวแอพหน้าบ้านจะเรียก API เพื่อทำอะไรบางอย่าง เช่น เปิดแอพมาเรียก API เพื่อ check ว่าเรา login อยู่ไหม แล้วก็ดึงหน้า feed มาแสดง
สำหรับ Nostr จะมีแค่คนทำหน้าบ้านเท่านั้น โดยตัวแอพเชื่อมต่อกับ relay ผ่านมาตรฐานของ NIP
ดังนั้น developer อย่างเราจะทำ client หรือตัวแอพที่ใช้ Nostr ได้เลย โดยใช้ Relay เดียวกันได้เลย ภายใต้มาตรฐานของ NIP เวลา user เปลี่ยนแอพใหม่ ตัวข้อมูล ตัวโพสต่าง ๆ ยังคงอยู่เหมือนเดิมที่ delay ไม่ต้องไปสร้าง follower ใหม่บน platform ใหม่ ๆ ให้เสียเวลา
## การทำงานของ Nostr
สามารถดูตามภาพนี้ได้เลย เป็นภาพพื้นฐานในการเล่าเลย การทำงานเขาจะแบ่งเป็น 2 ฝั่ง คือ
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/b97f07c7e9fdd8810b764ea7026e01747bcbbd31697d87ab34fd72d9a9ddca71/files/1737632808068-YAKIHONNES3.webp)
- **Client**: คือแอพพลิเคชั่นที่ใช้เล่น Nostr นั่นแหละ เป็นฝั่ง user จะมี key pair คือ private key ใช้ในการยืนยันตัวตนนั่นแหละ เช่น เราเป็นคนโพสอันนี้นะ (เก็บไว้ให้ดี ๆ) และ public key บอกว่าเราคือใคร การทำงาน ตัว client เชื่อมต่อกับตัว relay เช่น บอกว่าใครเป็นคนสร้าง content นี้ หรือเราจะสร้าง content ใน Nostr ก็จะส่งข้อมูลรายละเอียดโพสอย่าง kind, content, tags, pubkey, create_at ตามมาตรฐาน NIPs ส่งไปที่ relay
- **Relay**: คือ database ตัวนึง ที่เป็นรูปแบบแบบกระจายศูนย์ ได้รับ event อะไร และส่งอะไรกลับไปบ้าง
ref: https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostr
แล้ว Client และ Relay สื่อสารระหว่างกันยังไง คุยกันผ่าน WebSocket นะ แล้วแต่ละ event จะส่งมาใน JSON format น่ะ
## คุณสมบัติของ Nostr
- decentralized: relay คือ database แบบกระจายศูนย์
- open protocol: Nostr เป็น open protocol สามารถใช้งานได้หลายอย่าง
- censorship-resistant: user มีสิทธิ์เลือก relay เองได้
- high security: encrypt ข้อมูลส่วนตัวก่อนส่งทุกครั้ง
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/b97f07c7e9fdd8810b764ea7026e01747bcbbd31697d87ab34fd72d9a9ddca71/files/1737632833471-YAKIHONNES3.webp)
## มาตรฐาน NIP
NIP ย่อมาจาก Nostr Implementation Possibilities คือ มาตรฐาน protocol ที่ใช้กันสำหรับ Nostr
ใน content นี้เราไม่ลงลึกมาก เดี๋ยวจะงงกัน เอาให้เห็นภาพคร่าว ๆ เพราะมันมีเยอะมาก
หลัก ๆ ที่เราใช้งานกัน จะมี
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/b97f07c7e9fdd8810b764ea7026e01747bcbbd31697d87ab34fd72d9a9ddca71/files/1737632941439-YAKIHONNES3.png)
- **NIP-01**: Basic protocol เป็นอันพื้นฐานที่ต้องรู้ บอกโครงสร้าง event การรับส่งข้อมูลต่าง ๆ ทำให้เรารู้โครงสร้างแล้วเอาไปสร้าง client ได้เลย ทำให้ developer focus ที่โครงสร้างนี้อันเดียวเท่านั้นในการพัฒนา เช่น post บน Nostr นั่นแหละ
- **NIP-05**: Nostr Address บอกว่าเราเป็นใครใน internet ฟีลเดียวกันกับ email address ทำให้เราตั้งชื่อบัญชีให้จดจำได้ง่าย ช่วยในการค้นหาและติดตามกันได้ง่ายยิ่งขึ้น เช่นจากที่เราต้องเพิ่มเพื่อนผ่าน Nostr public key ที่ยาวเหลือเกิน เป็นอะไรสั้น ๆ ฟีล email เช่น mikkipastel@siamstr.com
- **NIP-23**: Long-form article พวก blog ต่าง ๆ
- **NIP-53**: สำหรับ live stream
ส่วนแบบอื่น ๆ สามารถอ่านรายละเอียดได้ที่นี่เลย
https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/README.md
## เริ่มใช้งานบนมือถือ
จาก workflow เราจะเห็นว่าเราสามารถใช้ client ตัวไหนก็ได้ในการเล่น Nostr และโลกของ Nostr มีตัวเลือกให้เราเยอะมากก แล้วเราจะเริ่มยังไงดี?
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/b97f07c7e9fdd8810b764ea7026e01747bcbbd31697d87ab34fd72d9a9ddca71/files/1737633076556-YAKIHONNES3.png)
1. ติดตั้ง [Wherostr](https://mapboss.co.th/our-products/wherostr/) เป็นแอพที่ทีมคนไทยทำ ใช้ง่ายมาก ๆ สามารถ download ได้ทั้ง [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/th/app/wherostr/id6503808206) และ [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=th.co.mapboss.wherostr.social.wherostr_social)
2. แน่นอนว่าเรายังไม่มี account ให้สร้าง account
3. ปรับแต่ง profile ให้เรียบร้อย
4. เก็บ private key ไว้ในที่ปลอดภัย เพราะเป็น key ยืนยันตัวตนว่าเป็นเราในการทำธุรกรรมต่าง ๆ ในที่นี้คือสร้างโพส, กด like, กด share, รวมถึง zap ด้วย ในแอพอาจจะยังไม่เห็น process นี้ ต้องบนคอม
Tips: ไปรับ NIP05 สวย ๆ ได้ที่ https://siamstr.com/
การที่เราสร้าง account ใหม่นั้น จะเป็นการสร้าง key pair อันประกอบด้วย
- **public key**: ขึ้นต้นด้วย npub1... โดยสามารถเพิ่มเพื่อนใน Nostr ผ่านอันนี้ได้ ซึ่งบอกว่าเราเป็นใคร
- **private key**: ขึ้นต้นด้วย nsec1... เป็นส่วนที่เราต้องเก็บไว้ให้ดีเลย เพราะต้องเอามาใช้ sign กับการทำธุรกรรมของเรา เช่น การ login, สร้าง post, reaction post ใด ๆ
## เชื่อมกับกระเป๋า Lightning
เชื่อมเพื่อรับ sat จากเพื่อน ๆ โดย sat เป็นหน่วยย่อยของ Bitcoin มาจาก Satoshi อันเป็นนามแฝงของผู้สร้าง Bitcoin โดย 1 Bitcoin = 100,000,000 Satoshi
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/b97f07c7e9fdd8810b764ea7026e01747bcbbd31697d87ab34fd72d9a9ddca71/files/1737633131885-YAKIHONNES3.png)
1. ติดตั้ง [Wallet of Satoshi](https://www.walletofsatoshi.com/) ตัวแอพนี้เป็น custodial wallet ที่เราไม่ต้อง set อะไรเอง แต่เราไม่ได้ถือ key ของกระเป๋านี้เองนะ สามารถ download ได้ทั้ง [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/au/app/wallet-of-satoshi/id1438599608) และ [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.livingroomofsatoshi.wallet&hl=en)
2. เชื่อม email กับ Wallet of Satoshi เลข Lightning Wallet กดปุ่ม Receive แล้วก็ copy
3. กลับมาที่ Wherostr ไปที่ Profile ของเรา กด Edit Profile
4. วางเลขเป๋าตรง Bitcoin Lightning Address แล้วก็กด save
## การใช้งานทั่วไป
ขอเปรียบเทียบกับ social network ที่เราใช้กันอยู่เนอะ สมัยก่อนโพสจะเรียงตามลำดับเวลา และเพิ่มเพื่อนหรือติดตามเพจก่อน เราถึงจะเห็น content เขาใน feed
แต่สมัยนี้ AI นำหมด ลองไถ feed ดูสิ เจอเพื่อนเราหรือเพจที่เราตามเท่าไหร่ใน 10 post ทำให้ตัว content creator ต้องเรียนรู้ algorithm ของ platform นั้น ๆ เพื่อให้ content ของเราผู้ติดตามเห็นมากขึ้น (งงม่ะ)
แล้ว Nostr ล่ะ? เหมือน social network สมัยก่อนที่เรียง feed ตามเวลาเลย เราสามารถกดติดตามเพื่อนได้ (และระบบนั้นให้เราได้ติดตามตัวเราเองได้ด้วยนะ5555) และอ่านโพสเพื่อน ๆ คนไทยใน Nostr ได้ผ่าน #siamstr
### การสร้างโพส
การโพสก็แสนจะง่ายดาย กด + ตรงกลาง แล้วพิมพ์ เพิ่มรูปใด ๆ ได้ตามใจชอบเลย ฟีลประมาณ medium แหละเนอะ สำหรับ wherostr สามารถ tag สถานที่ได้ด้วย
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/b97f07c7e9fdd8810b764ea7026e01747bcbbd31697d87ab34fd72d9a9ddca71/files/1737633172018-YAKIHONNES3.png)
จุดที่น่าสนใจ คือปุ่มเหมือน CPU กดไปดูจะพบว่าเราสามารถเลือก Proof of Work difficulty level ได้ ซึ่งถ้าเราตั้งไว้เพื่อกัน spam แหละ ถ้าตั้งสูงก็ใช้เวลาในการ solve นาน ซึ่ง default POW เป็น 8
เอ้ออย่าลืมติด #siamstr ด้วย
เมื่อเรียบร้อยแล้ว Post แล้วรอแปป โพสของเราเมื่อสร้างเสร็จแล้วจะอยู่บนสุดเหมือนแอพ social media ทั่วไปเลย
### ข้อพึงระวัง
- ลงแล้ว edit post ไม่ได้
- และลบไม่ได้ด้วยนะจ๊ะ
- แชร์ลิ้งได้ แต่ก็ไม่แน่ใจว่าเพื่อนเปิดยังไงได้บ้าง บาง client อย่าง Yakihonne สามารถ share url link Nostr post ของเราได้เลยนะ
เราสามารถกด report, comment และ like ตามปกติเลย แต่มีปุ่มนึงเพิ่มมาจาก social network อื่น ๆ คือ zap นั่นเอง
## Zap คืออะไร?
แน่นอนไม่ใช่การแอบแซ่บ แต่เป็นการที่เราเอา Bitcoin บน lightning มาใช้จ่ายต่าง ๆ เช่น เอาไปซื้อชากาแฟ หมูปิ้ง เค้กท้อฟฟี่ชลบุรี ปลากรอบ Crispy Will รวมถึงการ donate ให้กับเจ้าของ content ที่คนนี้เขียนดีมาก เรากด zap ให้เขาดีกว่า หรือไป zap ที่ profile ก็ได้ซึ่งทุก sat (satoshi หน่วยย่อยของ Bitcoin) ที่เขาส่งมาให้ เราได้รับครบทุก sat แบบไม่หักจาก platform เลย
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/b97f07c7e9fdd8810b764ea7026e01747bcbbd31697d87ab34fd72d9a9ddca71/files/1737633285543-YAKIHONNES3.png)
วิธีการ zap ผ่าน Wherostr มี 2 ทาง คือ
- zap ให้กับคนนั้น ๆ ที่ profile: ไปที่ profile ของเขา แล้วเราจะเห็นปุ่มสายฟ้า
- zap ที่ post นั้น ๆ: เลื่อนไปล่างสุด เราจะเห็นปุ่ม repost, like, comment และอีกอันที่เป็นสายฟ้าคือ Zap
เมื่อกดปุ่ม Zap แล้ว เข้าไปหน้า Zap เลือกจำนวน sat ที่เราต้องการ Zap อาจจะใส่ข้อความไปด้วยก็ได้ แล้วก็กดปุ่ม Zap ด้านล่าง
จากนั้นมันจะเด้งไป Wallet of Satashi ที่เรา connect ไว้ ตรวจสอบธุรกรรม เรียบร้อยแล้วกด Send เขียว ๆ รอสักแปป เมื่อสำเร็จแล้วเราจะเห็นหน้าเขียว ๆ แบบนี้เลย
ถึงเงินอาจจะไม่ได้มากมายอะไรมัก ก็เป็นสิ่งที่ platform web2 ให้ไม่ได้เลยนะ กับความรู้สึกดี ๆ แบบนี้ ที่ลง content แล้วมีคนมา Zap ให้ ในขนาดที่ platform web2 ไม่มีคนกด send gift ให้เลย ฮือออออออออออ
## Client App อื่น ๆ ที่น่าสนใจ
จริง ๆ เราจะใช้แอพ Client อื่น ๆ เล่น Nostr ได้นะ เพราะว่า Relay สามารถใช้ร่วมกันได้ในหลาย ๆ แอพ
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/b97f07c7e9fdd8810b764ea7026e01747bcbbd31697d87ab34fd72d9a9ddca71/files/1737633310904-YAKIHONNES3.png)
ก่อนที่จะมีแอพ Wherostr เขาจะแนะนำกันว่า
ถ้าใช้ iOS ใช้แอพ Damus ส่วนชาว Android ใช้ Amethyst
ตอนนั้นที่เราลองเล่นเอง เราสร้าง account ผ่าน [Iris](https://iris.to/) แหละ เพราะ ก่อนหน้าที่เรารู้จัก Wherostr และเข้าใจ Nostr เราได้ลองกับ Nostr browser นึงที่ชื่อว่า [Spring](https://nostrbrowser.com/) ในนั้นมีหลาย ๆ client ให้เราจิ้มเล่น และแอพนี้มีเฉพาะ [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nostr.universe) เท่าน้านนน
สายเขียนบล็อก: [Habla](https://habla.news/), [Yakihonne](https://yakihonne.com/), [Npub.pro](https://npub.pro/)
ส่วนสายสตรีม: [Zap.Stream](https://zap.stream/)
ส่วน Client อื่น ๆ สามารถเข้าไปดูได้ที่นี่ ซึ่งในนี้เป็นแค่ส่วนหนึ่งเท่านั้นแหละ
https://nostrapps.com/
## เริ่มใช้งานบนคอม
หลาย ๆ client นอกจากจะมีเป็นแอพบนมือถือ ยังมีเป็นหน้าเว็บไซต์อีกด้วย
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/b97f07c7e9fdd8810b764ea7026e01747bcbbd31697d87ab34fd72d9a9ddca71/files/1737720276793-YAKIHONNES3.png)
สิ่งที่ต้องมีเพิ่มเติม คือ extension ที่ชื่อว่า [Nostr Connect](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/nostr-connect/ampjiinddmggbhpebhaegmjkbbeofoaj) เราใส่ private key เข้าไปในนั้น พอเวลา sign transection ตัว extension จะไม่เอา private key ของเราตรง ๆ
หลังจากติดตั้ง extension ตัวนี้แล้ว การใช้งาน สมมุติเข้าเว็บ [Wherostr](https://wherostr.social/) กดปุ่ม Login แล้วจะมีหน้า popup เด้งมา ให้กด Login with Nostr extension แล้วจะขึ้นหน้าต่างให้เรา sign สองอัน คือ อ่าน public key กับ Relay
เมื่อ login เรียบร้อยแล้ว สมมุติเราสร้างโพสบนเว็บ Wherostr จามปกติ เรียบร้อยแล้วกด Post เขาจะให้เรา sign event ว่าเราเป็นคนสร้าง post นี้นะ เราจะเห็น transaction ออกมาเป็น json เลย ตามมาตรฐาน NIP-01
ปล. จริง ๆ จะกดไม่ให้เปิด popup ก็ได้นะ แต่เราอยากเปิดไว้เอง เอาไว้ check
และ extension อีกตัวที่มีคนแนะนำก่อนหน้านี้คือ [Alby](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/alby-bitcoin-wallet-for-l/iokeahhehimjnekafflcihljlcjccdbe) ตอนนี้ไม่ต้องไปขอ access code ก่อนถึงจะใช้ได้ สามารถเข้าไปสมัครที่นี่ได้เลย
https://getalby.com/
สุดท้าย ก็หวังว่าทุกคนรู้จัก Nostr กันไม่มากก็น้อยเนอะ
ถ้าใครอยากติดตามเราบน Nostr สามารถเปิดแอพ Wherostr หรืออื่น ๆ เพื่อ scan QR Code นี้ได้ หรือ copy public key หรือ Nostr user ไปหาได้น้า
แน่นอนในนี้เป็นการแท็กเราเอง
nostr:npub1h9ls03lflhvgzzmkf6nsymspw3auh0f3d97c02e5l4edn2waefcszlq9qf
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/b97f07c7e9fdd8810b764ea7026e01747bcbbd31697d87ab34fd72d9a9ddca71/files/1737633376130-YAKIHONNES3.png)
## Reference
- https://nostr.com/
- https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostr
- https://rightshift.to/2023/kp/14251/
- จริง ๆ ก็เอามาจากงาน Thailand Bitcoin Conference 2024 ที่เขียนไปด้วยแหละ แต่บวกกับการใช้งานจริงด้วย https://www.mikkipastel.com/thailand-bitcoin-conference-2024/
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@ 141daddd:1df80a3f
2025-01-24 09:24:29
When we talk about **escaping the matrix**, the phrase often conjures images of dramatic physical change—abandoning the city for a remote wilderness, building a self-sufficient life in a village, or retreating to the mountains to escape the noise of modernity. But this interpretation, while romantic, misses the essence of what it truly means to break free. Escaping the matrix is not about fleeing the material world. It is not about geography or lifestyle. It is, above all, a **mental and spiritual transformation**.
Even in the movie *The Matrix*, which serves as a powerful allegory for this concept, Morpheus tells Neo that the prison he lives in is not a physical one. It is a prison of the mind. This statement cuts to the core of the matter: the matrix we seek to escape is not an external construct but an internal one. It is the web of beliefs, fears, and limitations that bind us. The bars of this prison are forged from societal expectations, inherited ideologies, and the relentless pursuit of material validation. To escape the matrix, we must first break free from these mental chains.
### The Real Battle: Within the Mind
The material world undoubtedly imposes certain limitations—laws, systems, and structures that shape our daily lives. And while it is possible to challenge and even overcome some of these external barriers, **the greatest battle is fought within**. The matrix is not something you can physically run from because it exists in your perception, in the way you interpret and interact with the world.
True freedom begins with **elevating your consciousness**. It is not about rejecting the material matrix but transcending it. You do not escape by leaving the system behind; you escape by rising above it. This shift in perspective allows you to see the matrix for what it is—a construct, a playground, a stage upon which life unfolds. When you reach this level of awareness, you are no longer a passive participant, a consumer of someone else’s design. Instead, you become a **co-creator** of your reality.
### Living Above the Matrix
To live above the matrix is to observe it without being consumed by it. You recognize its rules and structures, but you are no longer bound by them. You begin to shape your life not according to the desires and expectations of others but according to your own higher purpose. This is not escapism; it is empowerment. You are still in the matrix, but you are no longer of it.
This shift transforms the matrix from a prison into a **playground**. You engage with it consciously, using it as a tool to create a more fulfilling life. You are no longer a pawn in someone else’s game but a player in your own. By breaking free from the mental constructs that once confined you, you reclaim your power and your agency.
### The Path to Co-Creation
Escaping the matrix is not about rejecting the material world but about redefining your relationship with it. It is about moving from a state of consumption to one of creation. When you elevate your consciousness, you stop being a passive recipient of the matrix’s programming. Instead, you begin to actively participate in shaping it. You become a co-creator, weaving your own vision into the fabric of reality.
This process requires introspection, courage, and a willingness to let go of old paradigms. It is not an easy path, but it is a liberating one. By breaking free from the prison of the mind, you unlock the potential to live a life of purpose, creativity, and fulfillment.
### The Choice is Yours
The matrix is not something to be feared or fled from. It is a challenge, an opportunity, a mirror reflecting your own inner state. To escape it is not to abandon the world but to transcend it. The question is not whether the matrix exists but whether you will allow it to define you. Will you remain a prisoner of its illusions, or will you rise above and become a co-creator of your reality?
The choice, as Morpheus would say, is yours.
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@ 83279ad2:bd49240d
2025-01-24 09:15:37
備忘録として書きます。意外と時間がかかりました。全体で1時間くらいかかるので気長にやりましょう。
仮想通貨取引所(販売所ではないので、玄人が使えばお得らしい)かつBitcoinの送金手数料が無料(全ての取引所が無料ではない、例えばbitbankは0.0006bitcoinかかる)なので送金元はGMOコインを使います。(注意:GMOコインは0.02ビットコイン以下は全額送金になってしまいます)
今回はカストディアルウォレットのWallet of Satoshiに送金します。
以下手順
1. GMOコインでbitcoinを買います。
2. GMOコインの左のタブから入出金 暗号資産を選択します。
3. 送付のタブを開いて、+新しい宛先を追加するを選択します。
4. 送付先:GMOコイン以外、送付先ウォレット:プライベートウォレット(MetaMaskなど)、受取人:ご本人さま を選んで宛先情報の登録を選ぶと次の画面になります。<br>![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/83279ad28eec4785e2139dc529a9650fdbb424366d4645e5c2824f7cbd49240d/files/1737704778253-YAKIHONNES3.png)
5. 宛先名称にwallet of satoshi(これはなんでも良いです わかりやすい名称にしましょう) wallet of satoshiを開いて、受信→Bitcoin On-Chainからアドレスをコピーして、ビットコインアドレスに貼り付けます。<br>![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/83279ad28eec4785e2139dc529a9650fdbb424366d4645e5c2824f7cbd49240d/files/1737704940581-YAKIHONNES3.jpeg)
6. 登録するを押します。これで送金先の登録ができました。GMOコインの審査がありますがすぐ終わると思います。
7. ここから送金をします。送付のタブから登録したビットコインの宛先リストwallet of satoshiを選択し、送付数量と送付目的を選択して、2段階認証をします。<br>![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/83279ad28eec4785e2139dc529a9650fdbb424366d4645e5c2824f7cbd49240d/files/1737705486578-YAKIHONNES3.png)
8. 実行を押せば終わりです。もうあなたがやることはありません。送金が終わるのを40分くらい眺めるだけです。<br>![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/83279ad28eec4785e2139dc529a9650fdbb424366d4645e5c2824f7cbd49240d/files/1737705645474-YAKIHONNES3.png)
8. 取引履歴のタブから今の送金のステータスが見れます。<br>![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/83279ad28eec4785e2139dc529a9650fdbb424366d4645e5c2824f7cbd49240d/files/1737705739728-YAKIHONNES3.png)
9. 15分くらい待つとステータスが受付に変わります。<br>![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/83279ad28eec4785e2139dc529a9650fdbb424366d4645e5c2824f7cbd49240d/files/1737707383395-YAKIHONNES3.png)
10. 20分くらい待つとトランザクションIDが表示されます。 <br>
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/83279ad28eec4785e2139dc529a9650fdbb424366d4645e5c2824f7cbd49240d/files/1737707821058-YAKIHONNES3.png)<br>この時点からwallet of satoshiにも送金されていることが表示されます。(まだ完了はしていない) <br>
![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/83279ad28eec4785e2139dc529a9650fdbb424366d4645e5c2824f7cbd49240d/files/1737707900309-YAKIHONNES3.jpeg)
11. ステータスが完了になったら送金終わりです。<br> ![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/83279ad28eec4785e2139dc529a9650fdbb424366d4645e5c2824f7cbd49240d/files/1737708834517-YAKIHONNES3.png)<br> wallet of satoshiにも反映されます。<br> ![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/83279ad28eec4785e2139dc529a9650fdbb424366d4645e5c2824f7cbd49240d/files/1737708958588-YAKIHONNES3.jpeg)
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お疲れ様でした!
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2025-01-24 08:19:50
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originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/862063