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There is something quietly rebellious about stacking sats. In a world obsessed with instant gratification, choosing to patiently accumulate Bitcoin, one sat at a time, feels like a middle finger to the hype machine. But to do it right, you have got to stay humble. Stack too hard with your head in the clouds, and you will trip over your own ego before the next halving even hits. **Small Wins** Stacking sats is not glamorous. Discipline. Stacking every day, week, or month, no matter the price, and letting time do the heavy lifting. Humility lives in that consistency. You are not trying to outsmart the market or prove you are the next "crypto" prophet. Just a regular person, betting on a system you believe in, one humble stack at a time. Folks get rekt chasing the highs. They ape into some shitcoin pump, shout about it online, then go silent when they inevitably get rekt. The ones who last? They stack. Just keep showing up. Consistency. Humility in action. Know the game is long, and you are not bigger than it. **Ego is Volatile** Bitcoin’s swings can mess with your head. One day you are up 20%, feeling like a genius and the next down 30%, questioning everything. Ego will have you panic selling at the bottom or over leveraging the top. Staying humble means patience, a true bitcoin zen. Do not try to "beat” Bitcoin. Ride it. Stack what you can afford, live your life, and let compounding work its magic. **Simplicity** There is a beauty in how stacking sats forces you to rethink value. A sat is worth less than a penny today, but every time you grab a few thousand, you plant a seed. It is not about flaunting wealth but rather building it, quietly, without fanfare. That mindset spills over. Cut out the noise: the overpriced coffee, fancy watches, the status games that drain your wallet. Humility is good for your soul and your stack. I have a buddy who has been stacking since 2015. Never talks about it unless you ask. Lives in a decent place, drives an old truck, and just keeps stacking. He is not chasing clout, he is chasing freedom. That is the vibe: less ego, more sats, all grounded in life. **The Big Picture** Stack those sats. Do it quietly, do it consistently, and do not let the green days puff you up or the red days break you down. Humility is the secret sauce, it keeps you grounded while the world spins wild. In a decade, when you look back and smile, it will not be because you shouted the loudest. It will be because you stayed the course, one sat at a time. \ \ Stay Humble and Stack Sats. 🫡

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<iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wj_DsD9DjE4" title="Solar System in Motion A Helical Visualization of Time" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> **[npub16d8gxt2z4k9e8sdpc0yyqzf5gp0np09ls4lnn630qzxzvwpl0rgq5h4rzv]** **Helical Visualization of Time's Passage in Orbital Motion and Celestial Mechanics** Exploring the dynamics of our Solar System through helical visualization opens new possibilities for understanding time, orbital motion, and planetary trajectories. By visualizing time as a continuous helical path, we gain insights into the cyclical and evolving nature of celestial mechanics, where each planet's orbit interacts with others in both predictable and dynamic patterns. ### **1. Helical Visualization of Time’s Passage** - **Time as a Continuous Helix**: Instead of viewing planetary orbits as fixed ellipses, this model represents the passage of time as a helical curve, linking each orbital cycle to the next. This visualization allows for a deeper understanding of the long-term movement of celestial bodies. - **Progression of Orbital Events**: As planets follow their helical paths, we can track the passage of time from multiple perspectives, observing how their positions and velocities evolve in relation to one another. The helical model offers an elegant representation of periodic cycles that emphasizes the interconnectedness of cosmic events. - **Temporal Interactions**: In this model, events like eclipses, conjunctions, and retrogrades become visualized as intersecting points on the helical path, emphasizing their importance in the grand tapestry of the Solar System's motion. ### **2. Orbital Motion and Celestial Mechanics** - **Interplanetary Influences**: The interactions between planetary bodies are inherently governed by gravitational forces, which create orbital motions that are often predictable yet influenced by external factors like planetary alignments and the gravitational pull of distant stars. - **Orbital Resonance and Tidal Forces**: The gravitational interactions between planets, moons, and even asteroids can result in phenomena like orbital resonance. These interactions can be visualized in a helical model, showing how bodies can affect each other's orbits over time, much like the push and pull of a dance. - **The Dance of the Planets**: Each planet’s orbit is not only a path through space but a part of a cosmic ballet, where their gravitational interactions affect one another's orbits. The helical model of motion helps us visualize how these interactions evolve over millions of years, helping to predict future trajectories. ### **3. Planetary Orbits and the Structure of the Solar System** - **Elliptical and Spiral Patterns**: While many planetary orbits are elliptical, the helical model introduces a dynamic spiral element to represent the combined motion of planets both around the Sun and through space. As the planets move, their orbits could resemble intricate spirals that reflect the cumulative effect of their motion through time. - **Resonance and Stability**: Certain orbits may stabilize or shift over long periods due to gravitational interactions between planets. This helical view provides a tool for observing how minor orbital shifts can amplify over time, affecting not only the planets but the overall structure of the Solar System. - **Nonlinear Progression**: Planets do not follow predictable paths in a simple two-dimensional plane. Instead, their orbits are affected by multiple forces, including interactions with other celestial bodies, making the helical model an ideal tool for visualizing the complexity and evolving nature of these planetary orbits. ### **4. Space Visualization and the Expanding Universe** - **Moving Beyond the Solar System**: The helical model of time and orbital motion does not end with our Solar System. As we visualize the movement of our Solar System within the broader context of the Milky Way, we begin to understand how our own galaxy's orbit affects our local motion through the universe. - **Helical Paths in Cosmic Space**: This visualization method allows us to consider the Solar System’s motion as part of a larger, spiraling pattern that reaches across the galaxy, suggesting that our journey through space follows an intricate, three-dimensional helical path. ### **Connections (Links to Other Notes)** - **The Mathematical Foundations of Orbital Mechanics** - **Time as a Dimension in Celestial Navigation** - **Gravitational Forces and Orbital Stability** ### **Tags** #SolarSystem #HelicalMotion #TimeVisualization #OrbitalMechanics #CelestialBodies #PlanetaryOrbits #SpaceExploration ### **Donations via** - ZeroSumFreeParity@primal.net

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Been hearing clips of Newsom's new podcast. I've long said Newsom will run for president. I was saying this when he was the mayor of San Fransisco. He is like a modern day Bill Clinton. He is VERY gifted with the skills a politician needs. He's cool and calm. He's quick and sharp. His podcast isn't terrible and he's talking to people that disagree with him. He is also pissing off the more extreme members of his party by his pivots on many issues. He's even talking about men in women's sports. Make no mistake. I think the dude is a snake and criminal. I hope he never gets any other political office. I just think MANY, most people on the right underestimate this man. Had the Biden crime family actually cared about their party they would have stepped down and let Newsom run. I think he would have defeated Trump. I know that will piss many of you off but I do not believe the US changed because the Orange man won an election. Trump was shooting fish in a barrel in the last election. Two attempts were made on his life. Biden ran the US into the ground. Harris is a joke. Newsom is not. Newsom is not a radical. He will move to the center and that will appeal to lot of people. Fools, but they are what they are. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/906052

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--- _A comprehensive system for archiving and managing large datasets efficiently on Linux._ --- ## **1. Planning Your Data Archiving Strategy** Before starting, define the structure of your archive: ✅ **What are you storing?** Books, PDFs, videos, software, research papers, backups, etc. ✅ **How often will you access the data?** Frequently accessed data should be on SSDs, while deep archives can remain on HDDs. ✅ **What organization method will you use?** Folder hierarchy and indexing are critical for retrieval. --- ## **2. Choosing the Right Storage Setup** Since you plan to use **2TB HDDs and store them away**, here are Linux-friendly storage solutions: ### **📀 Offline Storage: Hard Drives & Optical Media** ✔ **External HDDs (2TB each)** – Use `ext4` or `XFS` for best performance. ✔ **M-DISC Blu-rays (100GB per disc)** – Excellent for long-term storage. ✔ **SSD (for fast access archives)** – More durable than HDDs but pricier. ### **🛠 Best Practices for Hard Drive Storage on Linux** 🔹 **Use `smartctl` to monitor drive health** ```bash sudo apt install smartmontools sudo smartctl -a /dev/sdX ``` 🔹 **Store drives vertically in anti-static bags.** 🔹 **Rotate drives periodically** to prevent degradation. 🔹 **Keep in a cool, dry, dark place.** ### **☁ Cloud Backup (Optional)** ✔ **Arweave** – Decentralized storage for public data. ✔ **rclone + Backblaze B2/Wasabi** – Cheap, encrypted backups. ✔ **Self-hosted options** – Nextcloud, Syncthing, IPFS. --- ## **3. Organizing and Indexing Your Data** ### **📂 Folder Structure (Linux-Friendly)** Use a clear hierarchy: ```plaintext 📁 /mnt/archive/ 📁 Books/ 📁 Fiction/ 📁 Non-Fiction/ 📁 Software/ 📁 Research_Papers/ 📁 Backups/ ``` 💡 **Use YYYY-MM-DD format for filenames** ✅ `2025-01-01_Backup_ProjectX.tar.gz` ✅ `2024_Complete_Library_Fiction.epub` ### **📑 Indexing Your Archives** Use Linux tools to catalog your archive: ✔ **Generate a file index of a drive:** ```bash find /mnt/DriveX > ~/Indexes/DriveX_index.txt ``` ✔ **Use `locate` for fast searches:** ```bash sudo updatedb # Update database locate filename ``` ✔ **Use `Recoll` for full-text search:** ```bash sudo apt install recoll recoll ``` 🚀 **Store index files on a "Master Archive Index" USB drive.** --- ## **4. Compressing & Deduplicating Data** To **save space and remove duplicates**, use: ✔ **Compression Tools:** - `tar -cvf archive.tar folder/ && zstd archive.tar` (fast, modern compression) - `7z a archive.7z folder/` (best for text-heavy files) ✔ **Deduplication Tools:** - `fdupes -r /mnt/archive/` (finds duplicate files) - `rdfind -deleteduplicates true /mnt/archive/` (removes duplicates automatically) 💡 **Use `par2` to create parity files for recovery:** ```bash par2 create -r10 file.par2 file.ext ``` This helps reconstruct corrupted archives. --- ## **5. Ensuring Long-Term Data Integrity** Data can degrade over time. Use **checksums** to verify files. ✔ **Generate Checksums:** ```bash sha256sum filename.ext > filename.sha256 ``` ✔ **Verify Data Integrity Periodically:** ```bash sha256sum -c filename.sha256 ``` 🔹 Use `SnapRAID` for multi-disk redundancy: ```bash sudo apt install snapraid snapraid sync snapraid scrub ``` 🔹 Consider **ZFS or Btrfs** for automatic error correction: ```bash sudo apt install zfsutils-linux zpool create archivepool /dev/sdX ``` --- ## **6. Accessing Your Data Efficiently** Even when archived, you may need to access files quickly. ✔ **Use Symbolic Links to "fake" files still being on your system:** ```bash ln -s /mnt/driveX/mybook.pdf ~/Documents/ ``` ✔ **Use a Local Search Engine (`Recoll`):** ```bash recoll ``` ✔ **Search within text files using `grep`:** ```bash grep -rnw '/mnt/archive/' -e 'Bitcoin' ``` --- ## **7. Scaling Up & Expanding Your Archive** Since you're storing **2TB drives and setting them aside**, keep them numbered and logged. ### **📦 Physical Storage & Labeling** ✔ Store each drive in **fireproof safe or waterproof cases**. ✔ Label drives (`Drive_001`, `Drive_002`, etc.). ✔ Maintain a **printed master list** of drive contents. ### **📶 Network Storage for Easy Access** If your archive **grows too large**, consider: - **NAS (TrueNAS, OpenMediaVault)** – Linux-based network storage. - **JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks)** – Cheap and easy expansion. - **Deduplicated Storage** – `ZFS`/`Btrfs` with auto-checksumming. --- ## **8. Automating Your Archival Process** If you frequently update your archive, automation is essential. ### **✔ Backup Scripts (Linux)** #### **Use `rsync` for incremental backups:** ```bash rsync -av --progress /source/ /mnt/archive/ ``` #### **Automate Backup with Cron Jobs** ```bash crontab -e ``` Add: ```plaintext 0 3 * * * rsync -av --delete /source/ /mnt/archive/ ``` This runs the backup every night at 3 AM. #### **Automate Index Updates** ```bash 0 4 * * * find /mnt/archive > ~/Indexes/master_index.txt ``` --- ## **So Making These Considerations** ✔ **Be Consistent** – Maintain a structured system. ✔ **Test Your Backups** – Ensure archives are not corrupted before deleting originals. ✔ **Plan for Growth** – Maintain an efficient catalog as data expands. For data hoarders seeking reliable 2TB storage solutions and appropriate physical storage containers, here's a comprehensive overview: ## **2TB Storage Options** **1. Hard Disk Drives (HDDs):** - **Western Digital My Book Series:** These external HDDs are designed to resemble a standard black hardback book. They come in various editions, such as Essential, Premium, and Studio, catering to different user needs. citeturn0search19 - **Seagate Barracuda Series:** Known for affordability and performance, these HDDs are suitable for general usage, including data hoarding. They offer storage capacities ranging from 500GB to 8TB, with speeds up to 190MB/s. citeturn0search20 **2. Solid State Drives (SSDs):** - **Seagate Barracuda SSDs:** These SSDs come with either SATA or NVMe interfaces, storage sizes from 240GB to 2TB, and read speeds up to 560MB/s for SATA and 3,400MB/s for NVMe. They are ideal for faster data access and reliability. citeturn0search20 **3. Network Attached Storage (NAS) Drives:** - **Seagate IronWolf Series:** Designed for NAS devices, these drives offer HDD storage capacities from 1TB to 20TB and SSD capacities from 240GB to 4TB. They are optimized for multi-user environments and continuous operation. citeturn0search20 ## **Physical Storage Containers for 2TB Drives** Proper storage of your drives is crucial to ensure data integrity and longevity. Here are some recommendations: **1. Anti-Static Bags:** Essential for protecting drives from electrostatic discharge, especially during handling and transportation. **2. Protective Cases:** - **Hard Drive Carrying Cases:** These cases offer padded compartments to securely hold individual drives, protecting them from physical shocks and environmental factors. **3. Storage Boxes:** - **Anti-Static Storage Boxes:** Designed to hold multiple drives, these boxes provide organized storage with anti-static protection, ideal for archiving purposes. **4. Drive Caddies and Enclosures:** - **HDD/SSD Enclosures:** These allow internal drives to function as external drives, offering both protection and versatility in connectivity. **5. Fireproof and Waterproof Safes:** For long-term storage, consider safes that protect against environmental hazards, ensuring data preservation even in adverse conditions. **Storage Tips:** - **Labeling:** Clearly label each drive with its contents and date of storage for easy identification. - **Climate Control:** Store drives in a cool, dry environment to prevent data degradation over time. By selecting appropriate 2TB storage solutions and ensuring they are stored in suitable containers, you can effectively manage and protect your data hoard. Here’s a set of custom **Bash scripts** to automate your archival workflow on Linux: ### **1️⃣ Compression & Archiving Script** This script compresses and archives files, organizing them by date. ```bash #!/bin/bash # Compress and archive files into dated folders ARCHIVE_DIR="/mnt/backup" DATE=$(date +"%Y-%m-%d") BACKUP_DIR="$ARCHIVE_DIR/$DATE" mkdir -p "$BACKUP_DIR" # Find and compress files find ~/Documents -type f -mtime -7 -print0 | tar --null -czvf "$BACKUP_DIR/archive.tar.gz" --files-from - echo "Backup completed: $BACKUP_DIR/archive.tar.gz" ``` --- ### **2️⃣ Indexing Script** This script creates a list of all archived files and saves it for easy lookup. ```bash #!/bin/bash # Generate an index file for all backups ARCHIVE_DIR="/mnt/backup" INDEX_FILE="$ARCHIVE_DIR/index.txt" find "$ARCHIVE_DIR" -type f -name "*.tar.gz" > "$INDEX_FILE" echo "Index file updated: $INDEX_FILE" ``` --- ### **3️⃣ Storage Space Monitor** This script alerts you if the disk usage exceeds 90%. ```bash #!/bin/bash # Monitor storage usage THRESHOLD=90 USAGE=$(df -h | grep '/mnt/backup' | awk '{print $5}' | sed 's/%//') if [ "$USAGE" -gt "$THRESHOLD" ]; then echo "WARNING: Disk usage at $USAGE%!" fi ``` --- ### **4️⃣ Automatic HDD Swap Alert** This script checks if a new 2TB drive is connected and notifies you. ```bash #!/bin/bash # Detect new drives and notify WATCHED_SIZE="2T" DEVICE=$(lsblk -dn -o NAME,SIZE | grep "$WATCHED_SIZE" | awk '{print $1}') if [ -n "$DEVICE" ]; then echo "New 2TB drive detected: /dev/$DEVICE" fi ``` --- ### **5️⃣ Symbolic Link Organizer** This script creates symlinks to easily access archived files from a single directory. ```bash #!/bin/bash # Organize files using symbolic links ARCHIVE_DIR="/mnt/backup" LINK_DIR="$HOME/Archive_Links" mkdir -p "$LINK_DIR" ln -s "$ARCHIVE_DIR"/*/*.tar.gz "$LINK_DIR/" echo "Symbolic links updated in $LINK_DIR" ``` --- #### 🔥 **How to Use These Scripts:** 1. **Save each script** as a `.sh` file. 2. **Make them executable** using: ```bash chmod +x script_name.sh ``` 3. **Run manually or set up a cron job** for automation: ```bash crontab -e ``` Add this line to run the backup every Sunday at midnight: ```bash 0 0 * * 0 /path/to/backup_script.sh ``` Here's a **Bash script** to encrypt your backups using **GPG (GnuPG)** for strong encryption. 🚀 --- ### 🔐 **Backup & Encrypt Script** This script will: ✅ **Compress** files into an archive ✅ **Encrypt** it using **GPG** ✅ **Store** it in a secure location ```bash #!/bin/bash # Backup and encrypt script ARCHIVE_DIR="/mnt/backup" DATE=$(date +"%Y-%m-%d") BACKUP_FILE="$ARCHIVE_DIR/backup_$DATE.tar.gz" ENCRYPTED_FILE="$BACKUP_FILE.gpg" GPG_RECIPIENT="your@email.com" # Change this to your GPG key or use --symmetric for password-based encryption mkdir -p "$ARCHIVE_DIR" # Compress files tar -czvf "$BACKUP_FILE" ~/Documents # Encrypt the backup using GPG gpg --output "$ENCRYPTED_FILE" --encrypt --recipient "$GPG_RECIPIENT" "$BACKUP_FILE" # Verify encryption success if [ -f "$ENCRYPTED_FILE" ]; then echo "Backup encrypted successfully: $ENCRYPTED_FILE" rm "$BACKUP_FILE" # Remove unencrypted file for security else echo "Encryption failed!" fi ``` --- ### 🔓 **Decrypting a Backup** To restore a backup, run: ```bash gpg --decrypt --output backup.tar.gz backup_YYYY-MM-DD.tar.gz.gpg tar -xzvf backup.tar.gz ``` --- ### 🔁 **Automating with Cron** To run this script every Sunday at midnight: ```bash crontab -e ``` Add this line: ```bash 0 0 * * 0 /path/to/encrypt_backup.sh ``` --- ### 🔐 **Backup & Encrypt Script (Password-Based)** This script: ✅ Compresses files into an archive ✅ Encrypts them using **GPG with a passphrase** ✅ Stores them in a secure location ```bash #!/bin/bash # Backup and encrypt script (password-based) ARCHIVE_DIR="/mnt/backup" DATE=$(date +"%Y-%m-%d") BACKUP_FILE="$ARCHIVE_DIR/backup_$DATE.tar.gz" ENCRYPTED_FILE="$BACKUP_FILE.gpg" PASSPHRASE="YourStrongPassphraseHere" # Change this! mkdir -p "$ARCHIVE_DIR" # Compress files tar -czvf "$BACKUP_FILE" ~/Documents # Encrypt the backup with a password gpg --batch --yes --passphrase "$PASSPHRASE" --symmetric --cipher-algo AES256 --output "$ENCRYPTED_FILE" "$BACKUP_FILE" # Verify encryption success if [ -f "$ENCRYPTED_FILE" ]; then echo "Backup encrypted successfully: $ENCRYPTED_FILE" rm "$BACKUP_FILE" # Remove unencrypted file for security else echo "Encryption failed!" fi ``` --- ### 🔓 **Decrypting a Backup** To restore a backup, run: ```bash gpg --batch --yes --passphrase "YourStrongPassphraseHere" --decrypt --output backup.tar.gz backup_YYYY-MM-DD.tar.gz.gpg tar -xzvf backup.tar.gz ``` --- ### 🔁 **Automating with Cron** To run this script every Sunday at midnight: ```bash crontab -e ``` Add this line: ```bash 0 0 * * 0 /path/to/encrypt_backup.sh ``` --- ### 🔥 **Security Best Practices** - **Do NOT hardcode the password in the script.** Instead, store it in a secure location like a `.gpg-pass` file and use: ```bash PASSPHRASE=$(cat /path/to/.gpg-pass) ``` - **Use a strong passphrase** with at least **16+ characters**. - **Consider using a hardware security key** or **YubiKey** for extra security. --- Here's how you can add **automatic cloud syncing** to your encrypted backups. This script will sync your encrypted backups to a cloud storage service like **Rsync**, **Dropbox**, or **Nextcloud** using the **rclone** tool, which is compatible with many cloud providers. ### **Step 1: Install rclone** First, you need to install `rclone` if you haven't already. It’s a powerful tool for managing cloud storage. 1. Install rclone: ```bash curl https://rclone.org/install.sh | sudo bash ``` 2. Configure rclone with your cloud provider (e.g., Google Drive): ```bash rclone config ``` Follow the prompts to set up your cloud provider. After configuration, you'll have a "remote" (e.g., `rsync` for https://rsync.net) to use in the script. --- ### 🔐 **Backup, Encrypt, and Sync to Cloud Script** This script will: ✅ Compress files into an archive ✅ Encrypt them with a password ✅ Sync the encrypted backup to the cloud storage ```bash #!/bin/bash # Backup, encrypt, and sync to cloud script (password-based) ARCHIVE_DIR="/mnt/backup" DATE=$(date +"%Y-%m-%d") BACKUP_FILE="$ARCHIVE_DIR/backup_$DATE.tar.gz" ENCRYPTED_FILE="$BACKUP_FILE.gpg" PASSPHRASE="YourStrongPassphraseHere" # Change this! # Cloud configuration (rclone remote name) CLOUD_REMOTE="gdrive" # Change this to your remote name (e.g., 'gdrive', 'dropbox', 'nextcloud') CLOUD_DIR="backups" # Cloud directory where backups will be stored mkdir -p "$ARCHIVE_DIR" # Compress files tar -czvf "$BACKUP_FILE" ~/Documents # Encrypt the backup with a password gpg --batch --yes --passphrase "$PASSPHRASE" --symmetric --cipher-algo AES256 --output "$ENCRYPTED_FILE" "$BACKUP_FILE" # Verify encryption success if [ -f "$ENCRYPTED_FILE" ]; then echo "Backup encrypted successfully: $ENCRYPTED_FILE" rm "$BACKUP_FILE" # Remove unencrypted file for security # Sync the encrypted backup to the cloud using rclone rclone copy "$ENCRYPTED_FILE" "$CLOUD_REMOTE:$CLOUD_DIR" --progress # Verify sync success if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then echo "Backup successfully synced to cloud: $CLOUD_REMOTE:$CLOUD_DIR" rm "$ENCRYPTED_FILE" # Remove local backup after syncing else echo "Cloud sync failed!" fi else echo "Encryption failed!" fi ``` --- ### **How to Use the Script:** 1. **Edit the script**: - Change the `PASSPHRASE` to a secure passphrase. - Change `CLOUD_REMOTE` to your cloud provider’s rclone remote name (e.g., `gdrive`, `dropbox`). - Change `CLOUD_DIR` to the cloud folder where you'd like to store the backup. 2. **Set up a cron job** for automatic backups: - To run the backup every Sunday at midnight, add this line to your crontab: ```bash crontab -e ``` Add: ```bash 0 0 * * 0 /path/to/backup_encrypt_sync.sh ``` --- ### 🔥 **Security Tips:** - **Store the passphrase securely** (e.g., use a `.gpg-pass` file with `cat /path/to/.gpg-pass`). - Use **rclone's encryption** feature for sensitive data in the cloud if you want to encrypt before uploading. - Use **multiple cloud services** (e.g., Google Drive and Dropbox) for redundancy. --- +------------------------------+ | 1. Planning Data Archiving | | Strategy | +------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | What are you storing? | | (Books, PDFs, Software, etc.)| +------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | How often to access data? | | (Fast SSD vs. Long-term HDD) | +------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | Organization method (Folder | | structure, indexing) | +------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | 2. Choosing Right Storage | | Setup | +------------------------------+ | v +-----------------------------------------------+ | HDDs (2TB), M-DISC Blu-rays, or SSD for fast | | access archives | +-----------------------------------------------+ | v +-----------------------------------------------+ | Offline Storage - Best Practices: | | Use ext4/XFS, store vertically, rotate, etc. | +-----------------------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | 3. Organizing & Indexing | | Your Data | +------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | Folder structure (YYYY-MM-DD)| +------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | Indexing: locate, Recoll, find| | command | +------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | 4. Compress & Deduplicate | | Data | +------------------------------+ | v +-----------------------------------------------+ | Use compression tools (tar, 7z) & dedup tools | | (fdupes, rdfind) | +-----------------------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | 5. Ensuring Long-Term Data | | Integrity | +------------------------------+ | v +-----------------------------------------------+ | Generate checksums, periodic verification | | SnapRAID or ZFS for redundancy | +-----------------------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | 6. Accessing Data Efficiently| +------------------------------+ | v +-----------------------------------------------+ | Use symlinks, local search engines, grep | +-----------------------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | 7. Scaling & Expanding Your | | Archive | +------------------------------+ | v +-----------------------------------------------+ | Physical storage options (fireproof safe) | | Network storage (NAS, JBOD) | +-----------------------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------+ | 8. Automating Your Archival | | Process | +------------------------------+ | v +-----------------------------------------------+ | Use cron jobs, backup scripts (rsync) | | for automated updates | +-----------------------------------------------+

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https://pub-53ed77d5544b46628691823c1795f2c7.r2.dev/Reticulum-Unstoppable-Network-Compressed.mp4 [npub16d8gxt2z4k9e8sdpc0yyqzf5gp0np09ls4lnn630qzxzvwpl0rgq5h4rzv] ### **What is Reticulum?** Reticulum is a cryptographic networking stack designed for resilient, decentralized, and censorship-resistant communication. Unlike the traditional internet, Reticulum enables fully independent digital communications over various physical mediums, such as radio, LoRa, serial links, and even TCP/IP. The key advantages of Reticulum include: - **Decentralization** – No reliance on centralized infrastructure. - **Encryption & Privacy** – End-to-end encryption built-in. - **Resilience** – Operates over unreliable and low-bandwidth links. - **Interoperability** – Works over WiFi, LoRa, Bluetooth, and more. - **Ease of Use** – Can run on minimal hardware, including Raspberry Pi and embedded devices. Reticulum is ideal for off-grid, censorship-resistant communications, emergency preparedness, and secure messaging. --- ## **1. Getting Started with Reticulum** To quickly get started with Reticulum, follow the official guide: [Reticulum: Getting Started Fast](https://markqvist.github.io/Reticulum/manual/gettingstartedfast.html) ### **Step 1: Install Reticulum** #### **On Linux (Debian/Ubuntu-based systems)** ```sh sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y sudo apt install -y python3-pip pip3 install rns ``` #### **On Raspberry Pi or ARM-based Systems** ```sh pip3 install rns ``` #### **On Windows** Using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) or Python: ```sh pip install rns ``` #### **On macOS** ```sh pip3 install rns ``` --- ## **2. Configuring Reticulum** Once installed, Reticulum needs a configuration file. The default location is: ```sh ~/.config/reticulum/config.toml ``` To generate the default configuration: ```sh rnsd ``` This creates a configuration file with default settings. --- ## **3. Using Reticulum** ### **Starting the Reticulum Daemon** To run the Reticulum daemon (`rnsd`), use: ```sh rnsd ``` This starts the network stack, allowing applications to communicate over Reticulum. ### **Testing Your Reticulum Node** Run the diagnostic tool to ensure your node is functioning: ```sh rnstatus ``` This shows the status of all connected interfaces and peers. --- ## **4. Adding Interfaces** ### **LoRa Interface (for Off-Grid Communications)** Reticulum supports long-range LoRa radios like the **RAK Wireless** and **Meshtastic devices**. To add a LoRa interface, edit `config.toml` and add: ```toml [[interfaces]] type = "LoRa" name = "My_LoRa_Interface" frequency = 868.0 bandwidth = 125 spreading_factor = 9 ``` Restart Reticulum to apply the changes. ### **Serial (For Direct Device-to-Device Links)** For communication over serial links (e.g., between two Raspberry Pis): ```toml [[interfaces]] type = "Serial" port = "/dev/ttyUSB0" baudrate = 115200 ``` ### **TCP/IP (For Internet-Based Nodes)** If you want to bridge your Reticulum node over an existing IP network: ```toml [[interfaces]] type = "TCP" listen = true bind = "0.0.0.0" port = 4242 ``` --- ## **5. Applications Using Reticulum** ### **LXMF (LoRa Mesh Messaging Framework)** LXMF is a delay-tolerant, fully decentralized messaging system that operates over Reticulum. It allows encrypted, store-and-forward messaging without requiring an always-online server. To install: ```sh pip3 install lxmf ``` To start the LXMF node: ```sh lxmfd ``` ### **Nomad Network (Decentralized Chat & File Sharing)** Nomad is a Reticulum-based chat and file-sharing platform, ideal for **off-grid** communication. To install: ```sh pip3 install nomad-network ``` To run: ```sh nomad ``` ### **Mesh Networking with Meshtastic & Reticulum** Reticulum can work alongside **Meshtastic** for true decentralized long-range communication. To set up a Meshtastic bridge: ```toml [[interfaces]] type = "LoRa" port = "/dev/ttyUSB0" baudrate = 115200 ``` --- ## **6. Security & Privacy Features** - **Automatic End-to-End Encryption** – Every message is encrypted by default. - **No Centralized Logging** – Communication leaves no metadata traces. - **Self-Healing Routing** – Designed to work in unstable or hostile environments. --- ## **7. Practical Use Cases** - **Off-Grid Communication** – Works in remote areas without cellular service. - **Censorship Resistance** – Cannot be blocked by ISPs or governments. - **Emergency Networks** – Enables resilient communication during disasters. - **Private P2P Networks** – Create a secure, encrypted communication layer. --- ## **8. Further Exploration & Documentation** - **Reticulum Official Manual**: [https://markqvist.github.io/Reticulum/manual/](https://markqvist.github.io/Reticulum/manual/) - **Reticulum GitHub Repository**: [https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum](https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum) - **Nomad Network**: [https://github.com/markqvist/NomadNet](https://github.com/markqvist/NomadNet) - **Meshtastic + Reticulum**: [https://meshtastic.org](https://meshtastic.org) --- ## **Connections (Links to Other Notes)** - **Mesh Networking for Decentralized Communication** - **LoRa and Off-Grid Bitcoin Transactions** - **Censorship-Resistant Communication Using Nostr & Reticulum** ## **Tags** #Reticulum #DecentralizedComms #MeshNetworking #CensorshipResistance #LoRa ## **Donations via** - **Bitcoin Lightning**: lightninglayerhash@getalby.com

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