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For decades, the internet has been dominated by a handful of powerful corporations—gatekeepers who decide what we can say, see, and share. Social media platforms, search engines, and cloud services have become digital overlords, tracking our every move, monetizing our data, and silencing voices that don’t fit the narrative. But a quiet revolution is underway. A new technology—simple yet profound—is rising from the digital underground. It’s called NOSTR, and it’s not just another app or platform. NOSTR is the new internet. The Problem With the Old Internet To understand the power of NOSTR, we need to recognize what’s broken in the internet we’ve come to accept as normal. Corporate Control – A few companies decide who gets to speak and who gets banned. Free speech exists at the mercy of moderation teams and their algorithms. Surveillance Economy – Your data is the product. Every click, like, and scroll is analyzed, packaged, and sold. Censorship & Deplatforming – Alternative viewpoints? Independent thought? If it doesn’t align with the powers that be, it can be erased overnight or buried to deep to find. Single Points of Failure – Servers go down, accounts get hacked, platforms disappear. Your digital life is at risk when everything is tied to one entity. The internet wasn’t supposed to be this way. But centralized control has made it fragile, controlled, and weaponized against its own users. Enter NOSTR. What Is NOSTR? NOSTR—short for “Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays”—is a simple yet groundbreaking communication protocol. It’s not owned by anyone. It doesn’t have a CEO. It doesn’t depend on a single company to function. Instead, it is a network of independent relays, where users own their identities, data, and speech. Imagine an internet where: ✔️ No corporation can silence you ✔️ No government can shut down the conversation ✔️ No single server crash can wipe out your account ✔️ You control your identity—no passwords, no lockouts That’s what NOSTR enables. Why NOSTR Changes Everything NOSTR isn’t just another social media platform—it’s the foundation for an entirely new digital landscape. Today, it’s being used for Twitter-like conversations, but tomorrow it could power blogs, marketplaces, encrypted messaging, and financial transactions—all without middlemen. Here’s why it’s revolutionary: Freedom from Censorship – No platform bans. No speech policing. If one relay refuses to host your messages, another will. True Digital Ownership – Your account is yours, tied to your private key. No company can take it away. Interoperability – One identity works across all apps that use NOSTR, meaning you’re not trapped inside a walled garden. Resilience – If one relay shuts down, the network lives on. Unlike traditional platforms, NOSTR has no single point of failure. The Future of the Internet Has Arrived Skeptics might say, “This sounds great, but will it actually replace the internet we know?” The answer? It already is. Bitcoiners, free speech advocates, and tech pioneers are flooding onto NOSTR. Developers are building new tools every day. The old internet—bloated, censored, and controlled—is losing its grip. We are witnessing the birth of a new digital age, one where power shifts from corporations back to individuals. NOSTR isn’t just another platform—it’s the foundation for a freer internet. And make no mistake: NOSTR is the new internet. The only question is, are you ready to be a part of it?

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## The Dark Side of Memecoins: How Internet Jokes Undermine Cryptocurrency's Legitimacy The cryptocurrency landscape has been forever altered by the emergence of memecoins, digital assets created as jokes that have since evolved into significant financial instruments with multi-billion dollar market capitalizations. While proponents argue these tokens democratize finance and bring new users into the crypto ecosystem, the reality is far more concerning. Memecoins have introduced unprecedented levels of volatility, scams, and market manipulation that threaten to undermine the legitimacy of the entire blockchain industry. This article examines how what started as an internet joke has transformed into one of the most problematic aspects of cryptocurrency, tracing the journey from Dogecoin's humble beginnings through the explosion of copycat tokens and the widespread financial losses that have followed in their wake. ## The Birth of Dogecoin: When Cryptocurrency Became a Joke Dogecoin, the original memecoin, emerged in December 2013 as a satirical response to the growing cryptocurrency speculation of the time. Software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer created Dogecoin as a lighthearted alternative to Bitcoin, featuring the face of a Shiba Inu dog from the popular "doge" meme as its logo and mascot. Unlike Bitcoin and other serious blockchain projects, Dogecoin was deliberately designed without a capped supply and with minimal technical innovation, positioning itself as the "fun and friendly Internet currency"[[1]]( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogecoin). Despite its joke origins, Dogecoin quickly developed a passionate community that embraced its lighthearted approach to cryptocurrency. This community spirit manifested in various charitable endeavors, most notably in March 2014 when Dogecoin supporters raised Ð67.8 million (approximately $55,000 at the time) to sponsor NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Josh Wise. The "Moonrocket" No. 98 car featured prominently in the Aaron's 499 race at Talladega Superspeedway, bringing mainstream attention to what had started as an internet meme[[1]]( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogecoin). The community's enthusiasm continued when they successfully voted Wise into the Sprint All-Star Race, beating established NASCAR favorite Danica Patrick primarily through coordinated online efforts. However, as Dogecoin gained popularity and its price began to rise, the project's founders became increasingly disillusioned. What had started as "crypto for sillies" was transforming into a speculative investment vehicle. Markus expressed discomfort when people began investing significant sums, stating: "when someone puts $20k in... that makes me really, really uncomfortable. I don't want to be the leader of a cult"[[11]]( https://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/dogecoin-shitcoin-honest/). By mid-2014, Palmer had unsubscribed from the r/Dogecoin subreddit, and in 2015, he announced an "extended leave of absence" from the cryptocurrency community, describing the ecosystem as "toxic"[[11]]( https://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/dogecoin-shitcoin-honest/). The founders' departure marked a turning point for Dogecoin, leaving it without its original guiding voices just as it was gaining mainstream recognition. ## Elon Musk: The Billionaire Memecoin Manipulator After several years of relative stability, Dogecoin experienced a dramatic revival thanks largely to one high-profile supporter: Elon Musk. Beginning in 2019 but accelerating through 2020 and 2021, Musk's frequent tweets about Dogecoin triggered massive price movements, demonstrating the extraordinary influence a single individual could have on cryptocurrency markets. His support ranged from simple endorsements to more elaborate stunts, all contributing to Dogecoin's meteoric rise to a peak price of around $0.70 in May 2021[[2]]( https://www.vice.com/en/article/dogecoin-twitter-elon-musk/). Musk's involvement with Dogecoin went beyond social media cheerleading. Tesla began accepting the cryptocurrency for some merchandise, giving it a veneer of legitimacy that few other memecoins could claim. Additionally, Musk revealed that he personally held Dogecoin in his investment portfolio, further cementing the relationship between the billionaire and the memecoin[[2]]( https://www.vice.com/en/article/dogecoin-twitter-elon-musk/). Perhaps the most blatant example of Musk's market-moving power came in February 2023, when he jokingly introduced a dog as Twitter's new CEO with the caption: "The new CEO of Twitter is amazing." This single tweet caused significant price appreciation across multiple dog-themed cryptocurrencies, with Dogecoin rising 6.1%, Shiba Inu increasing 4.3%, and Floki surging an astonishing 39%[[12]]( https://bitcoinist.com/elon-musk-triggers-dogecoin-shiba-inu-price-surge/). However, Musk's relationship with Dogecoin has not been without controversy. During his Saturday Night Live appearance in May 2021, Musk referred to Dogecoin as "a hustle," causing the price to plummet and erasing billions in market value overnight[[2]]( https://www.vice.com/en/article/dogecoin-twitter-elon-musk/). This volatility led to a $258 billion lawsuit from Dogecoin investors who accused Musk of operating and manipulating a "Dogecoin Pyramid Scheme for profit, exposure and amusement"[[2]]( https://www.vice.com/en/article/dogecoin-twitter-elon-musk/). The lawsuit alleges that Musk used his substantial platform to artificially inflate Dogecoin's price before allowing it to crash, benefiting early investors while leaving late arrivals with significant losses. Markus and Palmer, the original creators of Dogecoin, have been vocal in their criticism of Musk’s involvement, accusing him of exploiting the project for personal gain while misleading retail investors. In a now-deleted tweet from 2021, Palmer called Musk a “grifter” who “sells a vision he doesn’t understand” and later stated that Musk’s influence over Dogecoin was a “calculated move to manipulate markets and extract wealth from crypto newcomers and his fanbase.”[[16]]( https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/05/30/dogecoin-jackson-palmer-elon-musk-cryptocurrency-bubble/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Markus, while less confrontational, has also distanced himself from Musk, emphasizing that Dogecoin was never intended to be a serious financial instrument and criticizing the billionaire’s attempts to position himself as the de facto leader of the project. Their concerns were validated as Musk’s public endorsements led to wild price swings, causing many inexperienced investors to buy in at inflated prices before subsequent crashes wiped out billions in value. Palmer has gone so far as to argue that Musk embodies the very exploitation that he and Markus originally sought to parody with Dogecoin, turning what was once a harmless internet joke into a tool for financial manipulation. More recently, Musk's cryptocurrency activities have attracted increased regulatory scrutiny. In February 2025, the SEC sued Musk for allegedly failing to properly disclose his Twitter stock purchases in 2022, to which Musk responded by calling the SEC a "Totally broken organization"[[13]]( https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/17/musk-doge-securities-exchange-commission-00204621). The connection between Musk's various crypto-related activities and his ongoing battles with regulators highlights the complex interplay between celebrity influence, market manipulation, and regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency space. ## The Memecoin Explosion: From One Joke to Thousands While Dogecoin remained the original and most recognizable memecoin for years, the explosion of copycat tokens began in earnest during early 2024, coinciding with the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the resulting surge in crypto market liquidity. This period marked the beginning of what many now refer to as the "memecoin bubble," characterized by thousands of new tokens with little to no utility beyond their humorous names and themes[[4]]( https://www.businessinsider.com/memecoins-cryptocurrency-altcoins-market-trump-libra-milei-celebrities-scams-regulation-2025-2). The proliferation of memecoins was significantly accelerated by the introduction of user-friendly creation tools, most notably Pump.Fun, a Solana-based launchpad that drastically simplified the process of minting new tokens. By January 2025, according to Wired, this platform alone had facilitated the launch of nearly 6 million memecoin projects[[4]]( https://www.businessinsider.com/memecoins-cryptocurrency-altcoins-market-trump-libra-milei-celebrities-scams-regulation-2025-2). The ease of token creation led to an unprecedented flood of new cryptocurrencies, many explicitly designed to capitalize on trending topics, celebrity names, or internet memes with little consideration for long-term viability. This memecoin explosion was not limited to Solana, though that blockchain became particularly associated with the phenomenon due to its low transaction fees and fast processing times. Ethereum Layer 2 solutions, Base blockchain, and other networks also saw significant memecoin activity as developers sought various platforms to launch their projects. Each blockchain developed its own memecoin ecosystem, with varying levels of scrutiny and security. Analysis of these ecosystems reveals concerning mortality rates across platforms, with Base leading at a 66.91% death rate, followed by Solana at 54.03% and Ethereum at 36.59%[[15]]( https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-08-18-high-failure-rate-of-meme-coin-projects-revealed-in-new-research-12355166562033). The proliferation of memecoins brought with it an increase in security vulnerabilities and exploits. In February 2025, Pump.fun's official X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised, with hackers promoting fake tokens including a purported "official Pump.fun governance token"[[9]]( https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:fea179621094b:0-memecoin-scam-alert-pump-fun-x-account-hacked-promotes-fake-pump-token/). This incident resulted in approximately $600,000 being extracted from investors who purchased the fraudulent tokens, highlighting the security risks inherent in the loosely regulated memecoin ecosystem. Even more concerning, blockchain data firm Bubblemaps warned users that the promoted token was "heavily bundled and will dump," as 60% of the supply was controlled by just two wallet clusters[[9]]( https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:fea179621094b:0-memecoin-scam-alert-pump-fun-x-account-hacked-promotes-fake-pump-token/). By February 2025, clear signs of exhaustion had begun to appear in the memecoin market. In what was described as a "crypto first," a memecoin launch on Pump.fun failed to reach its hard cap within the traditionally frenzied first 30 minutes of sale[[8]]( https://www.ainvest.com/news/crypto-meme-coin-launch-fails-hit-hard-cap-30-minutes-2502/). This unusual event signaled waning investor enthusiasm and growing skepticism about the sustainability of the memecoin phenomenon, with some community members describing the ongoing security issues as "the nail on the meme coin coffin"[[9]]( https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:fea179621094b:0-memecoin-scam-alert-pump-fun-x-account-hacked-promotes-fake-pump-token/). ## The Detrimental Impact on Cryptocurrency's Legitimacy The rise of memecoins has had far-reaching negative consequences for the entire cryptocurrency industry, undermining years of effort to establish blockchain technology as a serious financial and technological innovation. These consequences manifest in multiple ways, from providing ammunition to crypto skeptics to directly harming retail investors through various scams and market manipulations. Perhaps the most fundamental problem with memecoins is their inherent lack of utility and technological innovation. Unlike projects that aim to solve real-world problems through blockchain applications, memecoins typically offer no meaningful functionality beyond transfer and speculation. Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has been particularly blunt about this reality, warning that 99% of memecoins are scams designed to deceive investors[[7]]( https://bitcoinworld.co.in/cz-exposes-memecoin-crypto-scams/). This assessment is supported by research from Chainplay revealing a staggering 97% failure rate for memecoin projects since 2024, with an average lifespan of just one year compared to the typical three-year lifespan of other crypto projects[[15]]( https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-08-18-high-failure-rate-of-meme-coin-projects-revealed-in-new-research-12355166562033). The prevalence of outright fraud within the memecoin ecosystem is particularly alarming. Analysis of security vulnerabilities in recent memecoin projects shows that Whitelisting, Tax modification, Antiwhale, and Blacklist are the most common vulnerabilities discovered in contracts from the past three months, with each threat becoming approximately 15% more common on average[[10]]( https://bdc.consulting/insights/MarketResearch/memecoins). Even more concerning, over 55% of meme coins are directly linked to malicious activities[[15]]( https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-08-18-high-failure-rate-of-meme-coin-projects-revealed-in-new-research-12355166562033), with rug pulls remaining the most prevalent form of memecoin scam[[14]]( https://cointelegraph.com/learn/articles/top-memecoin-scams). The Trump memecoin ($TRUMP) debacle serves as a particularly stark illustration of the harm memecoins can inflict on unsuspecting investors. From its mid-January launch price of $76, Trump Coin plummeted to approximately $17, marking a nearly 80% decline and resulting in losses for 810,000 investors totaling over $2 billion[[5]]( https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2695386/trump-coin-plunge-causes-massive-investor-losses). Meanwhile, early traders and insiders reportedly profited to the tune of $6.6 billion, with just 31 individuals making $669 million within days of the launch[[5]]( https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2695386/trump-coin-plunge-causes-massive-investor-losses). The extent of insider activity was blatant – the first account to publicly bet on Trump Coin was created three hours before Trump's announcement, placing a wager exceeding $1 million, and the coin itself was created 12 hours before the public announcement[[5]]( https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2695386/trump-coin-plunge-causes-massive-investor-losses). This pattern of insiders profiting at the expense of retail investors has become a defining characteristic of the memecoin ecosystem. A wallet identified as 6QSc2Cx acquired a large quantity of Trump Coin tokens at the opening price of $0.18 each, accumulating 5,971,750 tokens that would soon surge to $75 per token[[5]]( https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2695386/trump-coin-plunge-causes-massive-investor-losses). Such examples of information asymmetry and market manipulation directly contradict the decentralized and egalitarian ethos that cryptocurrency was originally meant to embody. The negative impact extends beyond direct financial losses to broader damage to cryptocurrency's reputation and regulatory standing. The involvement of political figures like Donald Trump and Argentina's President Javier Milei in memecoin projects has "pushed the space to a level of absurdity that can no longer be ignored," according to investment manager Travis Kling, who has described the current environment as "crime season"[[6]]( https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2695386/trump-coin-plunge-causes-massive-investor-losses). This characterization of the cryptocurrency space as lawless and predatory provides significant ammunition to critics who dismiss all blockchain technology as fraudulent or worthless. ## Conclusion: The Need for Industry Self-Regulation The memecoin phenomenon represents a significant challenge to the cryptocurrency industry's efforts to gain mainstream legitimacy and adoption. What began as a lighthearted joke with Dogecoin has evolved into a troubling ecosystem characterized by market manipulation, fraud, and financial losses for retail investors. The statistics are sobering: an average of 2,020 memecoin projects die each month[[15]]( https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-08-18-high-failure-rate-of-meme-coin-projects-revealed-in-new-research-12355166562033), leaving a trail of lost investments and shattered confidence in their wake. For cryptocurrency to fulfill its potential as a transformative technology, the industry must address the excesses and abuses of the memecoin sector. This will require not only more robust regulatory frameworks but also stronger self-regulation by exchanges, developers, and influencers. The memecoin bubble may have begun to deflate, but the damage to cryptocurrency's reputation will linger much longer, requiring concerted effort to rebuild trust and refocus attention on blockchain's legitimate use cases and innovations. As we move forward, it is crucial to distinguish between genuine technological innovation and empty speculation. The future of cryptocurrency depends not on cartoon dogs or political memes, but on developing applications that solve real-world problems and create genuine value beyond the next pump and dump cycle. Only by rejecting the get-rich-quick mentality of memecoins can the industry hope to rebuild its credibility and realize the transformative potential of blockchain technology. ### Sources [1] Dogecoin - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogecoin [2] Dogecoin Holders Thank Elon Musk for the Pump, Now ... - VICE https://www.vice.com/en/article/dogecoin-twitter-elon-musk/ [3] Elon Musk's Dogecoin Launches SEC Probe Amid Ripple Lawsuit https://www.ainvest.com/news/elon-musk-dogecoin-launches-sec-probe-ripple-lawsuit-2502/ [4] The Meme-Coin Explosion Is Already Getting Exhausting https://www.businessinsider.com/memecoins-cryptocurrency-altcoins-market-trump-libra-milei-celebrities-scams-regulation-2025-2 [5] Trump Coin Plunge Causes Massive Investor Losses - GuruFocus https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2695386/trump-coin-plunge-causes-massive-investor-losses [6] Memecoin Bubble Burst: Implications for Crypto Market - Ainvest https://ainvest.com/news/memecoin-bubble-burst-implications-crypto-market-2502/ [7] CZ Exposes 99% Memecoin Crypto Scams Deceiving Investors https://bitcoinworld.co.in/cz-exposes-memecoin-crypto-scams/ [8] Crypto First: MEME Coin Launch Fails to Hit Hard Cap in 30 Minutes https://www.ainvest.com/news/crypto-meme-coin-launch-fails-hit-hard-cap-30-minutes-2502/ [9] Memecoin Scam Alert: Pump.Fun X Account Hacked, Promotes ... https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:fea179621094b:0-memecoin-scam-alert-pump-fun-x-account-hacked-promotes-fake-pump-token/ [10] MEMECOINS 2024: MARKET, TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES. https://bdc.consulting/insights/MarketResearch/memecoins [11] Dogecoin: The Most Honest Sh*tcoin | Galaxy https://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/dogecoin-shitcoin-honest/ [12] Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Soar As Elon Musk Announces Twitter CEO https://bitcoinist.com/elon-musk-triggers-dogecoin-shiba-inu-price-surge/ [13] Musk's DOGE expected to arrive at SEC in coming days - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/17/musk-doge-securities-exchange-commission-00204621 [14] Top Memecoin scams to avoid in February 2025 - Cointelegraph https://cointelegraph.com/learn/articles/top-memecoin-scams [15] High Failure Rate Of Meme Coin Projects Revealed in New Research https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-08-18-high-failure-rate-of-meme-coin-projects-revealed-in-new-research-12355166562033 [16] Dogecoin co-creator says Elon Musk is a grifter ... https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/05/30/dogecoin-jackson-palmer-elon-musk-cryptocurrency-bubble/?utm_source=chatgpt.com [17] All the meme coins moving to Solana is a good thing for Ethereum https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1d3qo7s/all_the_meme_coins_moving_to_solana_is_a_good/ [18] 4 reasons why Bitcoin value is nosediving. 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Then ... - WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/memecoin-kid-backlash/ [35] The Dark Side of the Memes: Rug pulls, FOMO, and the Dogefather ... https://cryptoslate.com/the-dark-side-of-the-memes-rug-pulls-fomo-and-the-dogefather-effect/ [36] The Hidden Dangers of Buying Meme Coins You Need to Know https://www.investopedia.com/top-risks-of-buying-meme-coins-8782157 [37] 99.99% of meme coins are scams ! : r/solana - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/solana/comments/1h30hrl/9999_of_meme_coins_are_scams/ [38] Losing all your money to memecoins? The problem may be that you ... https://www.reddit.com/r/solana/comments/1gzygdz/losing_all_your_money_to_memecoins_the_problem/ [39] Pump and dump schema on pump.fun : r/solana - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/solana/comments/1d6qka0/pump_and_dump_schema_on_pumpfun/ [40] What are Rug Pulls ? How to be Save from Memecoin Rug Pulls https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/14065742283329

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No Brasil, o consumo de álcool não é apenas aceito socialmente, mas fortemente incentivado. A presença de bebidas alcoólicas é constante em festas, confraternizações e até mesmo no ambiente familiar. Quem se recusa a beber muitas vezes é visto como alguém “estranho”, “chato” ou antissocial. Essa mentalidade gera um ciclo vicioso de incentivo ao consumo, ignorando seus impactos negativos. # A Pressão Social Pelo Consumo Desde cedo, muitos brasileiros são introduzidos ao álcool sem qualquer reflexão sobre os riscos. Em algumas regiões, crianças experimentam bebidas alcoólicas ainda na infância, muitas vezes com o incentivo de familiares. A ideia de que “todo mundo bebe” cria um ambiente em que se recusar a ingerir álcool pode levar ao isolamento social e até mesmo a chacotas. Aqueles que não bebem frequentemente se sentem excluídos de eventos sociais, pois a cultura ao redor do álcool é tão intensa que parece não haver espaço para quem faz uma escolha diferente. Em reuniões, festas e até mesmo encontros informais, a presença da bebida é praticamente obrigatória, reforçando a ideia de que a diversão depende dela. # O Álcool e a Imprudência no Trânsito  Outro reflexo dessa cultura é a alta incidência de acidentes de trânsito causados pelo consumo de álcool. Apesar das campanhas de conscientização e das leis mais rígidas, dirigir embriagado ainda é um problema grave no Brasil. Muitos motoristas assumem o risco, acreditando que estão “bem o suficiente” para conduzir, colocando a própria vida e a de outras pessoas em perigo. Infelizmente, essa imprudência não se limita ao ato de dirigir. Em festas e eventos regados a álcool, discussões e brigas são comuns, e atos de violência aumentam significativamente. O efeito entorpecente do álcool reduz a capacidade de julgamento, resultando em comportamentos agressivos e irresponsáveis. # A Decadência e o Cenário Degradante  Outro aspecto ignorado pela cultura do álcool é a decadência humana observada em eventos onde o consumo excessivo é incentivado. Não é raro ver pessoas embriagadas vomitando ou até mesmo defecando em vias públicas, completamente inconscientes de seus atos. Essas cenas se tornaram tão comuns que são tratadas como algo natural, quando, na verdade, refletem um problema social sério. O Carnaval é um dos exemplos mais emblemáticos desse fenômeno. O que deveria ser uma celebração cultural muitas vezes se transforma em um festival de exageros, onde a bebedeira extrema leva a uma série de consequências negativas, como furtos, brigas, acidentes e crimes diversos. # O Lado Ignorado Dessa Cultura  Curiosamente, todos esses problemas são frequentemente minimizados ou ignorados. A sociedade foca apenas no aspecto festivo do álcool, sem considerar os prejuízos que ele causa. Pouco se discute sobre os impactos na saúde pública, na segurança e na dignidade dos indivíduos. É importante ressaltar que este artigo não propõe a proibição do álcool nem adota uma visão moralista sobre o tema. O problema não está na bebida em si, mas na forma como é consumida e incentivada. O que se defende aqui é o equilíbrio e a responsabilidade. Beber com moderação, respeitar os limites do próprio corpo e das pessoas ao redor, evitar a pressão social sobre aqueles que não bebem e nunca misturar álcool e direção são atitudes fundamentais para transformar essa cultura. O consumo consciente permite que momentos de celebração sejam realmente prazerosos, sem que se tornem um problema para quem bebe ou para a sociedade como um todo. A diversão não precisa estar atrelada ao exagero. É possível aproveitar bons momentos sem perder o controle, sem colocar vidas em risco e sem alimentar um ciclo de imprudência. Repensar a forma como lidamos com o álcool é essencial para uma convivência mais saudável e responsável.

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i make my way downstairs, the house is quiet now; the little ones are finally asleep. a soft drizzle from the shower fills the silence. She must've gotten in already— taking some time for Herself after a long day. i grab two towels from the closet and toss them in the dryer. She likes them warm. unsure of how long She's been bathing, i begin preparing the room. i light a few of Her candles— a sweet, autumn scent fills the air, rich with hints of cinnamon and crisp leaves. it wraps me in a pleasant embrace, evoking memories of cozy evenings. i turn off the lighting, leaving only the candlelight flickering. the room is illuminated with a warm, orange glow. i go ahead and set out the oils and lotions— wondering what She'll choose tonight... anticipation quickens my heartbeat, rousing a familiar longing. with everything prepped, i take some time to breathe in the atmosphere. the gentle cascade of water still echoes from the bathroom. it flows like a calming stream, creating a soothing ambiance. i lie down on the bed, closing my eyes. a moment of stillness envelops me, a brief escape from the day's chaos. i've been looking forward to this. i can feel my mindset shifting. suddenly, the shower stops, breaking the stillness. my eyes quickly open. a rush of enthusiasm surges through me. i spring out of bed and retrieve Her towels from the dryer. upon opening the bathroom door, i'm greeted by Her sweet voice, "Is that my good boy? Perfect timing." a flash of heat creeps up my neck, i can't help but grin. my body relaxes, the tension eases as i lean into Her approval. i open the shower door then kneel down, the soft bath mat cushions me. steam from the shower fills the room, creating a cocoon of warmth. Her silhouette glows softly through the mist. i offer the warm towels, the fabric still radiating heat. without a word She presents Her leg. instinctively, i set one towel on my lap, using the other i begin patting Her dry, starting from Her pedicured foot. Her smooth skin invites my touch— but the plush towel acts as a barrier. once She is satisfied, i switch to the other leg, continuing my attentive care. "Did they give you any trouble?" She asks, Her tone light and curious. "I hope they weren't too rough on you." "not tonight, my Queen," i answer, still focused on my task. "they fell asleep quickly—must've been exhausted." "Good," She says with a relieved sigh. She then snaps Her fingers— signaling for me to hand Her the towel. i comply, moving out of Her way. She finishes drying Herself and wraps the towel snugly around Her body. She casually grabs the other towel and wraps it around Her head, then makes Her way into the bedroom. i watch Her walk over to the nightstand, setting the lavender oil to the front of it— this is what She's chosen for the evening. She then picks up Her phone, settling onto the edge of the bed, towel still wrapped around Her. "Well done—I love it!" She says, Her voice rich with approval as She absorbs the arrangement. Her words pull me from my thoughts, another subtle flush creeping into my cheeks. i make my way to the nightstand, picking up the oil. my pulse quickens as i kneel before Her, the cool floor a stark contrast to my rising excitement. She tilts Her head from behind Her phone, a playful glint in Her eyes. "Don't you look so adorable down there?" She leans forward slightly, Her expression shifting to one of command. "It's been a long day. So be sure that you give My feet the attention they deserve tonight." my stomach flutters as She lifts one foot. i take it gently into my hands, a shiver runs through me. i pour a small amount of oil into my palm. the scent of lavender mingles with the autumn candles. as i massage it into Her foot, i can't help but notice every detail— the curve of Her arch draws me in, the softness of Her skin captivates me. She shifts Her foot slightly, guiding me to the areas that demand my attention. Her toes wiggle in response. it's so mesmerizing... with each stroke i feel my mind quieting. the chill of the floor fades away. there's only Her. the rhythm of my hands, the way the oil glides so smoothly, the way She relaxes under my touch. i lose myself in these sensations. my thoughts slowly dissipate— replaced by a feeling of clarity, of purpose. i feel Her foot pull away, momentarily releasing me from my trance. it's had its fill. She lifts the other one in front of me. Her toes curling playfully. my heartbeat skips. a desperation fills my chest. a longing. to express my devotion in the most intimate way. to worship the very thing that grounds Her— that ties Her to this earth. it's a yearning that goes beyond words. i can almost taste the moment. the connection it would bring. ... i breathe deeply, a heavy sigh escaping my lips— lips that ache to honor Her every curve. permission lingers in the air, tantalizing and just out of reach. i notice Her looking at me, a giant smirk playing on Her lips, Her phone now at Her side. "Well..?" She teases, a mischievous look in Her eyes. "What are you waiting for? It's not going to rub itself." Her toes continue wiggling in front of me—taunting. the urge simmers beneath the surface. the denial resides like a sweet ache. i breathe through it, accepting Her limitation. i'm grateful for the gift of this moment, channeling the energy into the task at hand. i gently embrace Her other foot, admiring the delicate contours of Her ankle. Her skin feels like silk against my fingertips. i pour a few more drops of oil into my palm, the velvety texture glides through my hands. another burst of lavender dances in the air, blending again with the persistent aroma of the candles. i begin to knead Her other foot, focusing on the arch, applying a careful amount of pressure. each stroke sends ripples of warmth through my hands, i feel Her tension melting away beneath my touch. She lets out a contented sigh and falls back on the bed taking it in. "Mmmm, that feels good." She encourages. i savor this privilege, as the flickering candles cast a soft glow around us. they dance slowly, a soothing backdrop to the rhythm of my hands. i trace the outline of Her heel, feeling the delicate curves, enthralled by Her foot's response. with each gentle caress, watching Her toes dance slightly, a silent acknowledgement of my devotion. as if pulled by a magnetic force, i lean in closer, inhaling the sweet aroma of lavender, it's floral notes fused with the radiance of Her scent. a sense of peace settles within me. the weight of the day lifts, replaced by the comforting embrace of surrender. i'm here to please Her, i'm here to honor Her, i'm here to love Her. lost in the act of serving, i feel Her energy flow through me, binding us together. closer. as i finish, i look back up at Her. my heart swells with pride. She smiles down at me, a knowing glimmer in Her eyes. igniting a fire within me— a sense of belonging. right now, i know exactly where i need to be— kneeling before Her, fully aligned with Her presence. in these cherished rituals, in this sacred exchange, i find my place. forever devoted... "I love you, sweet boy." She whispers, Her words deeply resonating, echoing the truth of my heart— that i am completely and utterly Hers.

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### Wander — *19:27* It’s been a long, rough day. The fresh air feels good, but my mind is still trapped, stuck in that office, its fluorescent lighting, archaic and noisy, still buzzes behind my eyes. Closing that sale was grueling— the customer’s incessant demands— they still press against my skull. My patience feels razor-thin, the weight of the day settling on my shoulders. On my way to the apartment, I catch a glimpse of the setting sun. Its warm hues contrast my somber demeanor. I check my phone again, scrolling through my messages. ... Nothing new… I haven’t heard from her in hours— only left on “read.” I let out a sigh. My body feels heavy. This day has just dragged on forever. Walking up to the apartment door, I fumble a bit with my keys, the metal clinks, I struggle to find the right one. Upon entering the dimly lit apartment, I see her sitting on the sofa, dressed as if she’s getting ready to leave. Ugh, I don’t feel like going anywhere tonight… She looks up from her phone, our eyes locking. “You didn’t let Me know you were on your way,” her tone sharp. A hint of disappointment in her eyes— subtle, but pointed. A silent judgment. A reminder of my failure— of a broken word of honor. But my pride, like a protective big brother, overshadows the regret gnawing at me, feeding my mind with justifications. She didn’t respond earlier— to my messages. Not a single word. And now, all of a sudden, communication matters? My eyebrows furrow. My hands clench. “I told you I’d be late today, didn’t I?” I finally answer, trying to keep my voice steady. Her nonchalant expression shifts, becoming more annoyed. “And that has nothing to do with your promise to let Me know when you’re leaving,” she fires back, arms folded across her chest. Her voice cuts through the air. “Now go get cleaned up. I’m hungry and we have a little bit of shopping to do.” I subtly bite at my lip. A dull pain. A distraction. Anything to manage the tension. Taking a seat on the sunken foyer’s edge, I slowly remove my shoes, lingering in defiance. Today has been so stressful… Doesn’t she see that I’m exhausted? Maybe I don’t want to go back out. Does she even consider how I feel? Maybe she’d know if she just asked. “Hey! Are you listening?” She snaps, impatience saturating her tone. “What’s wrong?” I remain seated, and turn my head toward her, meeting her gaze— a fierce expression now on her face. A heavy sigh escapes me. Honestly, I don’t want to tell her no. But the thought of getting back out… It feels unbearable. “I’m just so tired,” I finally admitted, shoulders slumping. She seems unconvinced. “There’s more to it than that,” she posits, her eyes piercing through my defenses. “What is it? Tell me what’s going on.” I turn my head away. Shame tightens around me, suffocating, silencing. From the hurt I feel— over some ignored messages. Just a few simple messages… It seems juvenile. But it’s amplified by her disregard for my situation. It stings, and I can’t find the words to express it. Nor would I if I could. … At some point, she moved. I didn’t hear her. I didn’t see her. But I feel her now— towering over me. Close. Her presence, it’s tangible, like a weight bearing down on me. Looking up at her, our angry expressions collide, the air thickens with unspoken tension. I notice my heart beating faster— Not only from the conflict, but from her aura… There’s a shift in her energy. A quiet intensity brewing beyond her expression. Have I pushed her too far with my silence..? --- ### Veil — *19:38* With a swift motion, she lunges forward, pushing me to my back. Her weight settles on my stomach, pinning me to the floor. My breath catches. Her scent—something floral..? Jasmine… It melds with her natural aroma, igniting my senses. The softness of her skin, the pressure of her body above me; they contrast sharply, a blend of elegance and power. "W-what are you doing!?" I exclaim, the surprise evident in my voice. Her response is immediate. "I won't tolerate you moping or acting out tonight, boy. Now tell Me what's wrong," she demands, her voice sharp as a knife. I'm stunned. A fire burns in my chest— is it anger? Or something else? Embarrassment settles in, uninvited, heating my face, her eyes piercing into me. "I already told you, I-I'm just tired. There's no need for this!" I plead, muscles tensing as I try to push her off. "Stop pushing!" she commands. I resist, frustration spilling over. "Get off!" Attempting to restrain me, she grabs my wrists. But I'm stronger, easily breaking her grip. I interlock our hands, pushing back, trying to lift her. "I said stop!" she asserts, her voice firm, unyielding. I continue to push, arms fully extended. But she suddenly shifts. Her weight crashes forward, pinning my arms above my head. I can’t push from this angle. As she holds me down, something mingles with the fluster— an unexpected exhilaration... Her body hovers above mine, our faces inches apart. I'm trapped, her hair falling around us like a curtain. A predaceous look glimmers in her eyes— she leans in closer, jawline tightening, eyes slowly narrowing, asserting her dominance. I can't resist inhaling Her scent, it’s so distracting— intoxicating. With every labored breath, the warmth of Her body presses down on me. Now sitting on my chest, Her weight feels heavier, oddly comforting. Her gaze pursues me. I look away, desperate to hide. My heart is racing. It's overwhelming— Her scent, Her pressure, the gleam in Her eyes. I struggle to focus. Somehow, without me noticing, our hands are no longer intertwined… Instead, She holds my wrists— tightly against the ground. Lost between defiance and surrender, my body is betraying me, not from fear, but from curiosity. Or is it a mixture? A shiver travels down my spine, my body relaxes, how did we get here..? The desire to resist is fading, yielding to the magnetic pull of Her presence— losing myself in Her orbit. Aware of my waning resistance, a smug grin flashes across Her lips— so captivating. I’m melting. "Good boy." She whispers into my ear. Her words surround me like a warm embrace, and Her smile— the most precious sight in the world— puts butterflies in my stomach, a lightness in my head. The frustration of the prior moment, seems somehow… distant. Still holding my wrists, She looks down at me, taking in the moment— savoring it. "Who is your Queen?" She finally asks, Her voice gentle and sweet. I feel a storm within, emotions crashing like a tsunami. Pulling me back to the present— regret, devotion, shame— all colliding together. How She hurt me. How I failed Her. I try to look away. A hint of defiance persisting... "Answer me." She demands, Her soft tone hardening. "Who is your Queen?" I pause, Her gaze weighing more than Her body. My heart pounds, and for a moment, I'm lost in the depths of Her eyes, searching for an escape— an escape that isn’t there... The silence stretches, heavy and expectant. My throat tightens, heart pounding— betraying me..? Or leading the way? With a resigned breath, I whisper, "You are..." She immediately follows up, "And who do you obey?" Her tone still harsh. My eyes plead to Her fierce gaze, swallowed in shame. Begging to avoid the obvious answer, because of my guilt— because of my broken promise. but Her stare is unrelenting, and I divert my eyes once more. "Look at me," She commands sharply, "Who do you obey?" My eyes instinctively comply, Her grin now replaced by a stern expression. With no other option, I mutter my surrender, "...You." The word slips out, a quiet truth that echoes in between us, heavy with contrition, but liberating. "Now answer properly," She demands, "Who do you obey?" "I obey You, my Queen." The words spill effortlessly from my lips, weightless and freeing. "That's right." She proudly replies. She releases my wrists and sits up, a triumphant smile gracing Her lips. Those enchanting lips… That beautiful smile… With my arms free, I feel a mix of relief and lingering tension, my heart still racing from the struggle. A whirlwind of emotions continue to swell— shame, regret, adoration— neglect and dismissal— longing— disappointment… And the sight of Her beauty aches— yet, despite my surrender, something in Her eyes tells me… She’s just getting started. --- ### Stricken — *19:46* The sun has set. Its remaining beams peering through the glass door, filling the room with an orange hue. Her silhouette is framed by the fading light— imposing, inescapable. She looms over me, Her shadow stretching, covering, consuming. I lie underneath Her— underneath Her shadow— between breath and reverence, desperately searching, looking for the right words, but only stare. I feel trapped. Not by Her, but by my own self— the walls I put up. Unable to express my regret. For how I failed Her. For my own hurt feelings… When suddenly, and surprisingly, She slaps me. Her palm releases a sharp crack, a sound that echoes in the stillness. The impact burns on my left cheek, forcing me to wince, the world tilts for a heartbeat, returning me to the moment. Slightly disoriented, my hands cover my face, instinctively guarding. "Put your hands down." She orders, Her voice firm. I hesitate— caught between instinct and obedience. Tension coils in my chest. She takes my hand, tucks it to my side, and pins it with Her thigh. I don't resist. She does the same with my other hand, leaving me unguarded— vulnerable. Her grip is tight— constraining. My senses feel heightened. The warmth of Her skin— so smooth against my own— presses against me. Deceptively soothing. A paradox of wrath and comfort, leading me deeper into the moment. I watch Her draw back Her hand, preparing another slap. a stoic look etched across Her face. My breath catches, the air is thick with unspoken words. Yet, strangely, my heartbeat steadies, my body relaxes, ready to absorb Her frustrations. Her hand lands forcefully, slamming into my left cheek once again, the sting tight and harsh. I wince again, losing focus, struggling to meet Her gaze. "Apologize to me." She commands harshly. Before I can orient myself, before I can respond, She slaps me again. And again. And again. And again. Each strike lands like a thunderbolt— a wrecking ball to the walls I’ve built. A fiery pulse ignites my face, blending with a deviant thrill— something coursing through me, blurring agony and bliss. My eyes form tears. I fight desperately to hold them back. "I said apologize!" She hisses, Her tone as sharp as Her slaps. I look up at Her, trying to focus, and catch Her expression— impassive, demanding, yet with a soft glimmer in Her eyes— so gorgeous... A warmth radiates from Her, it blends with the heat from my cheek, amplifying Her pull, leaving me breathless, utterly subject to Her will. "I… I'm sorry…" I whimper, the words barely escaping my lips, laced with a mixture of shame and exhilaration. "For what?" She asks, Her lips curl, a blend of annoyance and... something, something— primal. I try to take another deep breath, it's difficult with Her weight pressing down. My pride aches as much as my face. I barely maintain composure, my eyes unable to escape Her gaze. She strikes again, forcefully, without warning. My head snaps to the side, leaving an imprint on my soul itself. The barriers I’ve placed— their remnants— are completely shattered, freeing the truth. "For disobeying You!" I nearly cry. The admission tastes bittersweet on my tongue. It feels like a release, the confession washing over me, leaving me breathless and exposed. She lets out an amused laugh. The smile She was fighting back breaks through, a satisfied grin that lights up Her face. My heart to skips a beat. But She's not finished yet. --- ### Purge — *19:52* "And how exactly did you disobey me?" She asks, already knowing the answer. She's going to make me own it… The buzzing on my cheek— a subtle reminder to comply. "For not letting You know when I left." I meekly respond. "And..?" She questions, not satisfied with the previous answer. "And for not getting ready when you asked…" I amend, my voice barely above a whisper. "And..?" She continues, Her tone becoming impatient. But I'm at a loss— unsure. What is She seeking? My mind races, desperately searching, looking for the right words. … But none come. Panic sets in, gnawing, deep— am I failing Her again? Was I being too much? Too needy? I can’t explain this ache in my chest… She looks down at me, Her expression softening. "For not telling me what's bothering you." She says, guiding me to the answer. "I'm your Queen, and I deserve for you to be honest with Me about everything—“ She continues, Her voice carrying a tenderness, cutting through the tension. “you should feel safe enough to tell Me anything…" My body is still, yet it feels as if it’s trembling fiercely. I can only stare. “You don’t have to hide anymore...” She continues, “You’re safe now…” My heart feels cracked open. Lying beneath Her, restrained and exposed— and now with Her words… Her voice hangs in the air, slicing through the chaos. She's reached into my heart, through the walls and the barriers, amidst the insecurities and doubts— the fear and pain— touching the essence that is truly me, with nothing standing in Her way. I look up at Her angelic face, into Her divine eyes, and with no more hesitation, I express what seemed impossible before. "I felt… hurt, like You were ignoring me…" the confession falls out clumsily. “Like… like I wasn’t worth the attention…” my chest tightens more as I speak, each word breathing life into the hurt I tried to bury. "Even after such a hard day..." I see the look on Her face change, Her gentle expression slipping away, revealing a raw vulnerability. Silence fills the space between us. "And..." I continue, "And it’s stupid, I know… I’m sorry for being too much, I-I couldn’t help it…" my voice breaking, “I just… needed You, so much… and you didn’t even message me back… I felt invisible…” I take a moment to regain my composure. "Like, I know I was supposed to let You know that I was on my way, but... I... I was just so angry... I'm sorry… and it just seems so childish now…" I finish through tears. The last piece of me lain bare. Her hand slowly reaches down, caressing my cheek. Her fingers trace across my skin, gentle, light— a stark contrast from the slaps earlier. The tears linger, a reminder of all I’ve kept from Her. Her palm cups my cheek, softer than I’ve ever known, and I see in Her eyes, Her own tension, a glimmer of regret... “I…” Her voice trembles. She catches Herself, maintaining control. But there’s something else— an unease. "I didn’t realize… I should have known.” She continues. “You needed me and I wasn’t there for you, was I?" She looks down, Her gaze escapes my eyes, and for a moment, I see the disappointment in them— the disappointment in Herself, too. Her divine presence alters, revealing a more human beauty… I nod, feeling the weight of my admission. Her eyes meet with mine again, shimmering with unshed tears. She simply stares, taking it in for a brief moment, the words settling between us, forming a bridge that connects our spirits. "I'm so sorry, My sweet boy." She says, trying to hold a steady demeanor. "I had no idea you needed Me so much today… I was interrupted after reading your message and never followed up. Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry I wasn't there for you… that I let you down… you’re not… you’re not ‘too much.’" With both arms, She reaches around my head, and gives me a powerful embrace. The hug is so tight that I can barely breathe. She begins saying something else, but it sounds muffled, I can't make it out. And yet, it doesn't matter. Her words— Her acknowledgment... the tension inside me begins to unravel. And, despite Her increasing pressure on top of me, it’s as if the weight of the world has been lifted from my chest, replaced by a serene joy that blossoms within— from knowing that She cares, that She was able to reach out and guide me to the honesty of my confession, creating a space where we could see each other authentically. Her arms tighten around me, I melt into Her embrace. My heart pounds. But not frantically— it’s steady now, slow, calming, like a gentle wave. Her breath against my neck, warm and soothing, Her embrace, feels like a sanctuary, where my heart can rest and heal. Everything fades, only the sound of Her heartbeat, it intertwines with mine, forming a profound connection. I dare not move, I dare not disturb this moment, not for air, not for life itself— this closeness is all I crave, and I would die for it. … Then, just like that, the moment fades. Her arms loosen, the weight of Her touch lifts, leaving an emptiness. My body feels light, but my heart is heavy— full. I need a moment, in this space, in the silence, to gather the pieces of myself— the pieces She’s helped reveal. --- ### Bound — *20:04* She releases Her grip on me, returning Herself to a seated position. I inhale sharply, much-needed air filling my lungs. She lets out an adorable chuckle at the sight. My vision clears, drawn to Her beautiful smile. "So, will you forgive Me, sweet boy?" She asks, wiping a few tears from Her own eyes. "Of course, my Queen." I respond almost reflexively. "Will You forgive me?" She leans down, Her lips pressing lightly on my forehead. "I already have, My sweet boy," She smiles. The warmth of Her kiss lingers, sending a shiver down my spine. She stands up, relieving the pressure on my chest. My lungs seize the opportunity, pulling in air. But the relief is fleeting— Her foot crashes down, pressing me back into the ground. Her weight returns— focused, steady, absolute. I’m breathless again— by the force She exerts, and the sight of Her over me. She stands poised, effortless. A Queen assessing Her property. The look in Her eyes sharpens again, though this time, amusement dances behind them. She shifts Her weight slightly, a small, deliberate adjustment. The pressure deepens, spreading through my chest— slow, rolling, a silent warning. "And don't you ever give me a reason to do this to you again, do you understand me, boy?" She asks, the weight increasing, firm and steady. My body strains beneath Her foot, not quite pain, something heavy, something consuming, part of me craving more… "Yes, my Queen." the words escape, slipping through shallow breaths. I wince, but the feeling is not unwelcome— it feels grounding, reassuring. She presses a little more. A test..? I instinctively tense, but don’t resist. Our clothing dulls the sensation, but amplifies something deeper— the certainty of Her control, the reality of Her dominance. "I need you to be open and honest with your feelings, got it?" She continues, Her tone firm, and yet warm, welcoming. "Of course, my Queen." I vow instantly, the words feeling like both a promise and a plea. "Good boy." She adds with a satisfied grin spreading across Her face, lighting up Her features. "Now, get yourself cleaned up, I'm hungry and we have some shopping to do." She lingers for a moment. Then with a slow, deliberate motion, She finally lifts Her foot from my chest. The absence is sudden. The liberation… unnatural. Wrong. My chest rises sharply, filling with air once again, the breath She has granted me. Above me, She smiles, admiring Her handiwork. There’s a sense of satisfaction in Her expression, a silent acknowledgment of our shared moment. "Yes, my Queen. Thank You, my Queen." I say to Her with a smile, my heart swelling with gratitude. But there’s something else… I hesitate. The words are there, on the tip of my tongue. Will She welcome them..? Acknowledge them..?< She watches me closely, aware, waiting, Her eyes softening, enough to make my heart stutter. But I can’t hold them in any longer— … "…I love You," I add, the words spilling out of me.

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Donald Trump’s announcement of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve on March 2, 2025, wasn’t a surprise—he’s been the “crypto president” cheerleader for years. At 10:32 a.m. EST, he took to Truth Social with the details: the U.S. would hold onto seized digital assets, starting with Bitcoin and Ethereum, while also roping in XRP, Solana, and Cardano. He later called Bitcoin and Ethereum the “core” of the plan. By 2:00 p.m. EST, the market was buzzing with price jumps, and while tucking Bitcoin into the reserve looks like a solid play, adding the others raises some serious questions. ### **Price Surge: The Early Reaction** Before Trump’s post, the market was coasting. Imagine Bitcoin at around $83,000 on March 1, Ethereum at $2,200, XRP at $2.15, Solana at $142, and Cardano at $0.64—standard fare for a slow weekend. By 2 p.m. EST, three-plus hours after the announcement, the reaction was clear. Early chatter had Bitcoin nearing $90,000, up about 8%, Ethereum at $2,400, a 9% bump, XRP hitting $2.80, a 30% surge, Solana climbing to $170, a 20% rise, and Cardano spiking to $1.00, up 56%. The numbers are still firming up, but the market loved the news—though not all of it makes sense. ### **Bitcoin: The Smart Bet** Trump’s been hyping crypto since 2024, promising to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world,” and Bitcoin fits that vision like a glove. The U.S. already holds about 200,000 Bitcoin from seizures—nearly $19 billion pre-spike—and keeping it as a strategic asset is a no-brainer. It’s the gold standard of crypto, with a proven track record and a market cap that dwarfs the rest. Adding it to the reserve could draw in big players like hedge funds or states like Pennsylvania, which is eyeing a 10% Bitcoin allocation. Songping Que of Neo Blockchain says it’s a “catalyst” that could push Bitcoin to $500,000. That’s a stretch, but it’s got legs—Bitcoin’s a hedge against inflation and a signal of economic strength. Plus, Trump’s push to ditch Biden-era regulations pairs perfectly with Bitcoin’s dominance. Fewer rules could spark blockchain growth, and Bitcoin’s the anchor to build around. It’s a strategic asset that could keep the U.S. ahead of rivals like China without overcomplicating things. ### **The Others: A Risky Overreach** But XRP, Solana, and Cardano? That’s where this plan stumbles. Sure, they popped—XRP’s 30% leap and Cardano’s 56% spike look impressive—but these aren’t Bitcoin. XRP’s tangled in legal baggage with the SEC, and its centralized roots don’t scream “strategic reserve material.” Solana’s fast, but it’s had outages—imagine the feds betting on a network that goes dark mid-crisis. Cardano’s got big ideas, but its adoption’s still lagging; it’s more hype than substance. Ethereum’s a closer call—its smart contracts have real utility—but it’s still second fiddle to Bitcoin and carries more complexity. Including these feels like Trump’s trying to please the crypto crowd rather than picking winners. The reserve should be lean and focused—Bitcoin alone could do the job without muddying the waters with altcoins that might tank or fizzle. The price jumps are nice, but they’re more speculative frenzy than lasting value. ### **The Pushback** Critics have a point about volatility—Bitcoin’s dropped from $68,000 to $35,000 in months before, and altcoins are worse. Laith Khalaf of AJ Bell warns tying public funds to crypto’s rollercoaster is dicey. For Bitcoin, that risk feels manageable—its size and staying power offset the swings. For XRP, Solana, and Cardano? Not so much. Expanding beyond seized assets would need Congress anyway, and they’d likely balk at this grab-bag approach. ### **The Takeaway** By 2 p.m. EST on March 2, Trump’s crypto reserve announcement had the market roaring. Bitcoin in the mix is a masterstroke—it’s a proven asset that aligns with his economic vision and could bolster America’s financial edge. But tossing in XRP, Solana, and Cardano dilutes the plan, betting on shaky ground when Bitcoin alone could carry the day. Risks are part of the game, but Trump’s got a winner with Bitcoin—why clutter it up?

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### Routine Picture-in-Picture American Sign Language Interpretation in American Broadcasting (PiP, ASL) Picture-in-picture sign language interpretation is a standard feature in news broadcasts across the globe. Why hasn’t America become a leader in picture-in-picture implementation too? **Misconception.** There are prevalent misunderstandings about the necessity of ASL interpreters in the media and beyond. As recently as January 2025, an American influencer with ~10M social followers on Instagram and X combined, referred to sign language interpreters during emergency briefings as a distraction. Such views overlook the fact that, for many deaf individuals, American Sign Language is their primary language. It is wrongly assumed that deaf Americans know—or should know—English. American Sign Language differs in grammatical structure from English. Moreover, human interpreters are able to convey nuances that captions often miss, such as non-manual markers; facial expressions, body movements, head positions utilized in sign language to convey meaning. English is the native language for many hearing Americans, who have access to it throughout the United States without any additional expectation placed upon them. A deeper understanding reveals that many nations have their own unique signed languages, reflecting their local deaf culture and community — Brazilian Sign Language, British Sign Language, Finnish Sign Language, French Sign Language, Japanese Sign Language, Mexican Sign Language, Nigerian Sign Language, and South African Sign Language, among numerous others. **Bottom Line:** American Sign Language is the native language for many American-born deaf individuals, and English is the native language for many American-born hearing individuals. It is a one-for-one relationship; both are equal. In an era where information dissemination is instantaneous, ensuring that mainstream broadcasts are accessible to all citizens is paramount. ### Public Figures Including Language Access In Their Riders **What's a rider?** A rider is an addendum or supplemental clause added to a contract that expands or adjusts the contract's terms. Riders are commonly used in agreements for public figures to specify additional requirements such as personal preferences or technical needs. **A Simple Yet Powerful Action** Public figures have a unique ability to shape industry standards, and by including language access in their riders, they can make a profound impact with minimal effort. * On-site American Sign Language interpretation ensures that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals can fully engage with speeches and live events. * Open captions (burned-in captions) for all live and post-production interview segments guarantee accessibility across platforms, making spoken content instantly available to a wider audience. These implements don’t just benefit deaf constitutents—they also support language learners, individuals in sound-sensitive environments and any person who relies on, or simply refers, visual reinforcement to engage with spoken content. For public figures, adding these 2 requests to a rider is one of the most efficient and immediate ways to promote accessibility. By normalizing language access as a standard expectation, you encourage event organizers, broadcasters, and production teams to adopt these practices universally. As a result, there will be an industry shift from accessibility as an occasional accommodation to an industry norm, ensuring that future events, interviews, and media content are more accessible for all. Beyond immediate accessibility, the regular presence of interpreters in public spaces increases awareness of sign language. Seeing interpreters in mainstream media can spark interest among both deaf and hearing children to pursue careers in interpretation, expanding future language access and representation. ### Year-Round Commitment to Accessibility Too often, language access is only considered when an immediate demand arises, which leads to rushed or inadequate solutions. While some events may include interpretation or captioning, these efforts can fall short when they lack the expertise and coordination necessary for true disability justice. Thoughtful, proactive planning ensures that language access is seamlessly integrated into events, rather than being a reactive measure. Best practices happen when all key players are involved from the start: * Accessibility leads with combined production and linguistic knowledge who can ensure accessibility remains central to the purpose rather than allowing themselves to be caught up in the spectacle of an event. * Language experts who ensure accuracy and cultural competency. * Production professionals who understand event logistics. By prioritizing accessibility year-round, organizations create spaces where disability justice is not just accommodated, but expected—ensuring that every audience member, regardless of language needs, has access to information and engagement.

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Ascolta bene! Forget the State, the Parties, and the Ideologies of bureaucrats! Let your own business, interests, and money be your greatest political allegiance. Do not swear loyalty to a flag that despises you. Loyalty to family is the rock upon which true honor is built. In times of uncertainty, your devotion to blood ties must be unconditional, for family is the foundation that sustains your very existence. But remember: blood makes relatives, loyalty makes a family. Loyalty is not just a virtue but a moral obligation. Betraying the trust of family is the greatest sin—an act that not only destroys relationships but also the essence of belonging to something greater. A truly loyal man understands that family is a reflection of his own soul. He knows that each member is an extension of himself, and protecting these bonds is an extension of protecting his own identity. Amidst the storms of adversity, stand firm, for a family, like a ship, only reaches safe harbor when all its crew members work in unison. So, amico mio, keep this truth in your heart: loyalty to family is the fortress that withstands all storms. Without it, a man is like a leaf in the wind—directionless and purposeless. Hold fast to your principles, honor your commitments, and never, under any circumstance, abandon those dearest to you. Only then will you find the true peace and honor that come from fulfilling your sacred duty. Thank you for reading, my friend! If this message resonated with you, consider leaving your "🥃" as a token of appreciation. A toast to our family!

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 # อย่าตัดสินภาพลักษณ์ผู้อื่นจากอดีต เคยไหมที่คุณเผลอตัดสินใครสักคนเพียงเพราะ “ภาพลักษณ์เก่าๆ” ที่คุณเคยเห็นเมื่อหลายปีก่อน? ไม่ว่าจะเป็นเพื่อนสมัยเรียนที่เคยขี้เล่น พูดเก่ง ชอบยิงมุกตลกในห้องจนดูไม่น่านับถือ แต่วันหนึ่งเขากลับมาในฐานะอาจารย์มหาวิทยาลัยผู้มีความรู้เชิงลึก หรือ เพื่อนร่วมงานที่เคยทำงานผิดพลาดในโปรเจกต์แรกแต่วันนี้กลับกลายเป็นคนที่จัดการงานได้อย่างยอดเยี่ยม ### ภาพลักษณ์เก่าๆ ฝังแน่นในใจเราได้อย่างไร สมองของเรามักจะจดจำ “ความประทับใจแรก” หรือ “เหตุการณ์สะดุดตา” ไว้เป็นกรอบเพื่อใช้ตัดสินผู้อื่นในปัจจุบันและบ่อยครั้งเรายังนำสิ่งนั้นไปคาดการณ์อนาคตของเขาเพิ่มเติมด้วย ที่สำคัญเรามักจะต่อต้านข้อมูลหรือสิ่งใหม่ ๆ ที่เราไม่คุ่นเคยโดยอัตโนมัติถ้ามันขัดแย้งกับกรอบเดิมๆที่เรารู้จัก เพราะเรารู้สึกว่าอาจต้องสูญเสียความมั่นคงหรือความสบายใจในการรับรู้จากสิ่งที่เราคุ้นชินบางครั้งก็อาจสั่นคลอนการใช้ภาพลักษณ์จำเก่าๆที่เราจดจำไว้ ดังนั้นการตัดสินใจแบบโดยการนำภาพลักษณ์เก่าๆมาจึงเป็นวิธีลัดที่สมองชอบเลือกใช้ โดยเฉพาะในชีวิตประจำวันที่ต้องเร่งรีบ ###  > เราทุกคนล้วนมีสิทธิ์ เปลี่ยนแปลง และ เติบโต ภาพลักษณ์ก็เช่นกัน ### กรอบความคิดเก่า คือ สิ่งที่ทำให้เรายึดติดกับอดีต ลองนึกถึงเพื่อนที่เคยสอบตกวิชาคณิตศาสตร์ แต่ปัจจุบันเขาอาจเป็นโปรแกรมเมอร์มืออาชีพ หรือหัวหน้าทีมพัฒนาระบบในบริษัทใหญ่ๆ หรือเพื่อนร่วมงานที่เคยถูกมองว่าตัดสินใจพลาดไปเสียทุกครั้ง ก็อาจพัฒนาตัวเองจนมีวิจารณญาณเฉียบคมที่สุดในทีม การเปลี่ยนแปลงเหล่านี้เกิดขึ้นได้เสมอกับทุกคนที่ผ่านเข้ามาในชีวิตของเรา  > คนเรามีสิทธิ์พัฒนาและเติบโตในแบบที่คาดไม่ถึง ### แล้วเราจะเปิดใจยอมรับการเปลี่ยนแปลงของผู้อื่นได้อย่างไร? 1) ถามตัวเองให้บ่อยขึ้น ทุกครั้งที่เผลอตัดสินใครจากภาพลักษณ์เก่าๆลองตั้งคำถามก่อนว่า “สิ่งที่เคยเห็นหรือที่เคยรับรู้ในอดีตยังเป็นจริงอย่างที่เราคิดอยู่ไหม?” และ “ปัจจุบันตอนนี้เขาเปลี่ยนไปอย่างไรบ้าง?” หรือเราอาจจะตั้งคำถามว่า “เขามีด้านดีหรือสิ่งที่เปลี่ยนไปจากภาพลักษณ์เดิมที่เรารู้จักหรือเปล่า?” เพื่อกระตุ้นให้เราเปิดใจรับรู้ข้อมูลใหม่ 2) สังเกตพฤติกรรมปัจจุบัน แทนที่จะยึดติดกับเรื่องในอดีตเราลองตั้งใจฟังความคิดเห็นของเขาหรือสังเกตการกระทำในปัจจุบันเพื่อมองหาความก้าวหน้าหรือสิ่งที่เปลี่ยนไปจากที่เราเคยคิดมาก่อนในอดีต 3) ให้โอกาสและเวลา การเปิดโอกาสให้คนคนหนึ่งได้พิสูจน์ตัวเองในสถานการณ์ใหม่ๆ มักทำให้เราเห็นศักยภาพที่ไม่เคยรับรู้มาก่อน 4) อยู่กับปัจจุบันมากกว่าความทรงจำเก่าๆ อย่าปล่อยให้ภาพลักษณ์เก่าๆของเขากลายเป็นอุปสรรคต่อการทำความรู้จักตัวตนปัจจุบันอดีตอาจเป็นเพียงหนึ่งบทของชีวิตแต่ไม่ใช่ทั้งหมดที่เขาเป็น ณ ปัจุบัน  > การเปิดใจมองเพื่อนคนหนึ่งในอดีตโดยดูจากภาพลักษณ์ที่เค้าเปลี่ยนไปแล้วในปัจุบันโดยไม่ตัดสิ่นที่เขาจากสิ่งที่เคยทำแย่ๆมาก่อน เป็นอีกก้าวในการเติบโตทางด่านความคิดของเรา ### ยิ่งเปิดใจ เราก็ยิ่งได้เรียนรู้ การเลือกเปิดใจยอมรับตัวตนใหม่ของคนรอบข้าง นอกจากจะช่วยให้ความสัมพันธ์ดีขึ้นแล้ว เรายังได้เรียนรู้และรับแรงบันดาลใจจากเขาอีกด้วย ทุกการเปลี่ยนแปลงที่เกิดขึ้นสะท้อนว่ามนุษย์มีศักยภาพเติบโตได้ไม่สิ้นสุด ดังคำกล่าวที่ว่า “อย่าตัดสินภาพลักษณ์ผู้อื่นจากอดีต” — เพราะเพื่อนร่วมงานที่เคยมีปัญหาในอดีต อาจกลายเป็นผู้เชี่ยวชาญในสาขาที่เราไม่เคยคาดคิด หรือเพื่อนสมัยมัธยมคนนั้นอาจเติบโตมาเป็นครูอาจารย์ผู้ถ่ายทอดความรู้ให้คนรุ่นใหม่และนี่ก็คือ พลังอันยิ่งใหญ่ของการยอมรับในพัฒนาการของผู้อื่น #Siamstr 

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Ich war neugierig. Florentine Anders hat mit mir studiert. Wobei: Ganz so nah, wie das jetzt klingt, waren wir nicht. 120 Studenten, sieben Seminargruppen: Als es im Herbst 1988 für uns losging an der Sektion Journalistik in Leipzig, hing es auch vom Zufall ab, mit wem man mehr zu tun hatte und mit wem weniger. Manche Gruppen hatten sich im Volontariat gebildet und andere bei der Auswahlwoche in Bad Saarow am Scharmützelsee. Lange hielt das alles ohnehin nicht. Nach einem Jahr kamen die Dinge ins Rutschen und sprengten oft das, was bis dahin gewachsen war. Ich weiß nicht einmal, ob Florentine bis zum Diplom durchgehalten hat. Gar nicht wenige von uns haben die Ungewissheit nicht ausgehalten und sind sofort irgendwo in Lohn und Brot, manchmal auch jenseits des Journalismus. Wer eine Nase hatte für den Wind, der sich für den Propaganda-Nachwuchs schnell drehte von der Euphorie des Anfangs in Richtung Pranger, der konnte schon auf die Idee kommen, lieber Autos zu verkaufen oder Versicherungen. Außerdem lockte der Westen, auch mit Journalistenschulen. Andreas Rook, heute ein MDR-Gesicht, der damals mit seiner Freundin nach Moskau ging, war die Ausnahme. Die Regel: München, Wales, Paris. Ich hatte gehört, dass Florentine Anders nach Frankreich gegangen war, aber dann reißt der Faden ab. Dass sie im *Zeit*-Kosmos gelandet ist, war nicht bis zu mir durchgedrungen. Dieses Buch dann schon. Wenn etwas über die DDR erscheint, bekomme ich das mit. Ich kaufe längst nicht mehr alles. Wenn immer wieder das gleiche serviert wird, freut man sich selbst über einen Film wie [Kundschafter des Friedens 2](https://www.freie-medienakademie.de/medien-plus/cuba-libre-made-in-gdr). Florentine Anders und ihr Opa Hermann Henselmann: Das klang gut. Das klang nach Brigitte Reimann und „Franziska Linkerhand“. Nach Defa. „Unser kurzes Leben“ von Lothar Warneke und „Insel der Schwäne“ von Herrmann Zschoche, zwei Filme, die Anfang der 1980er ins Kino kamen und die Tristesse des Wohnungsbaus genauso festgehalten haben wie einen Alltag, der heute so weit weg ist wie die Marskolonie von Elon Musk. Ich will nicht sagen, dass ich enttäuscht worden bin. Die Mitstudentin von einst hat das gut gemacht. Sie hat sich hineingegraben in die Papiere und viele der Orte besucht, die wichtig gewesen sind für die Henselmanns und ihre acht Kinder. Schreiben kann sie ohnehin. Das haben wir in Leipzig gelernt oder schon vorher in der Redaktion. Entstanden ist so eine Familienbiografie, in der sich die Autorin zurücknimmt. Drei, vier Einsprengsel zur Recherche. Mit der Mutter im Stasiarchiv, wo es nicht nur eine Opferakte gibt, sondern auch eine Täterakte – zur Überraschung der Tochter. Ein paar Sätze zu den regelmäßigen Besuchen beim berühmten Opa, der ihr alle 14 Tage ein Buch mitgibt, über das dann diskutiert werden soll. Sonst ist da vor allem Distanz. Abstand halten. Keine Emotionen zeigen. Sagen, wie es gewesen sein könnte. Journalismus und Geschichtsschreibung – aber kein Roman. Um noch einen Moment loben zu können: Florentine Anders geht chronologisch vor, von 1931 bis 1995, fast wie in einem Fotoalbum. Da die DDR klein war und die Henselmanns zu ihrem Adel gehörten, gibt es literarische Bilder von vielen Prominenten. Mit Lotte Ulbricht auf der Völkerfreundschaft, Manfred Krug als Fast-Nachbar, ein Unterschlupf bei Alex Wedding, die eigentlich Grete Weiskopf hieß und Pflichtlektüre für jedes Kind war. Es passiert sogar jede Menge Ungeheuerliches, auch jenseits der Seitensprünge des Opas und von Robert Havemann, der mit Omas Schwester verheiratet war. Architektur, Opposition, Ost-West-Spionage, Berlin im Wandel der Zeit: Das ist auch deshalb spannend, weil Florentine Anders darauf verzichtet, dem Diktaturgedächtnis Futter zu geben, und einfach die Tatsachen sprechen lässt, ohne die zu verurteilen, die an das Projekt DDR geglaubt oder von ihm profitiert haben und beides längst nicht immer auseinanderhalten konnten. Vielleicht hätte der Verlag auf das Wort „Roman“ verzichten sollen. Ein Roman braucht einen Konflikt – einen Dreh- und Angelpunkt, der nicht nur solche Figuren aus den Tiefen der Vergangenheit trägt, sondern im Idealfall universell ist und so auch die Gegenwart erreicht. Der Mann zum Beispiel, der älter wird und prominent und daraus etwas macht bei jüngeren Frauen, ohne seine erste Liebe aufgeben zu wollen. Die Frau, die all das sieht und es trotzdem nicht zum Bruch kommen lässt – oder doch, wie Florentines Mutter offenbar dann gleich zweimal. Oder die Ideologie, die sich hineinfrisst in die Profession und etwas verlangt, wenn man sich im Licht der Macht sonnen möchte. Ich denke dabei natürlich an Eugen Ruge, dem ein runder Geburtstag gereicht hat, um nicht nur eine kommunistische Familie auseinanderbrechen zu lassen, sondern zugleich die Geschichte vom Aufstieg und Ende einer Utopie zu erzählen. Vielleicht ist dieser Vergleich aber auch vermessen. „In Zeiten des abnehmenden Lichts“: Das war einmal. Jetzt lesen wir eben „Die Allee“.  [Freie Akademie für Medien & Journalismus](https://www.freie-medienakademie.de/) [Unterstützen](https://www.freie-medienakademie.de/unterstuetzen) Titelbild: Markus Spiske @Pixabay

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With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), we face a future where we may soon have access to almost everything we desire – at least in the digital realm. But unfortunately, **what we wish for doesn’t always align with what we truly need, or what would benefit us.** The Dutch ethologist Niko Tinbergen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1973 for his studies of animal behaviour patterns. While earlier scientists had primarily focused on learning as the main explanation for animal behaviour, Tinbergen instead emphasised instincts. Tinbergen studied, among other things, what makes newly hatched bird chicks beg for food from their parents. This was investigated by presenting parentless chicks with various painted beak models to see which ones they would seek food from. Several objects proved more popular than real gull beaks. Artificial eggs were also created and placed in bird nests. Black-headed gulls that received wooden eggs before laying their own were found to actually refrain from laying real eggs. Fake eggs were painted in different colours and patterns, and made in various sizes. The gulls always preferred trying to incubate eggs of absurd sizes – for example eggs with eight times the volume of real ones. **The poor gulls made desperate attempts to sit on these giant eggs – but often slid off.** The explanation for the gulls’ self-destructive behaviour was that they had a hardwired ability (instinct) to respond to specific stimuli (appearance of beaks and eggs with particular colours/sizes). Researchers exaggerated these stimuli, creating stronger but ultimately misguided reactions. **The concept of "superstimuli" was hatched.** Nothing in the gulls’ evolution had prepared them for these experiments, explaining their self-destructive behaviors. Psychologist Deirdre Barrett has translated this concept to a human context. She argues that superstimuli govern human behaviours much like they do other animals’, citing junk food consumption, addictive social media use, and pornography consumption as examples. **Nothing in Homo sapiens’ evolution prepared us for modern society’s stimuli**, which might explain our frequently self-destructive behaviours. When the Liberal Party (Swedish political party Liberalerna) proposes mandatory porn filters on all mobile phones "to protect children and youth," it might appear they’re on the right track. However, these issues deserve more profound discussions. How do we create technical solutions that meet our fundamental needs for health, education, and human connection – rather than just supplying mindless scrolling entertainment? How can we ensure those collecting our data don’t exploit it for their own interests, selling us things we don’t need? **Is the current model of centralisation, corporate giants, and profit maximisation really compatible with our best interests**? In summary: How can we ensure future technology serves our real needs, rather than mislead us - much like Niko Tinbergen deceived the poor gulls?

@ 43baaf0c:d193e34c

 As an artist, your main desire is to create. I believe we are all born creators, but some of us have a deeper passion for it than others. Those who dedicate themselves to their art and receive recognition for it are often called artists. But let’s set aside the debate about what defines an artist and focus on what truly matters our craft. This is what we love to do. We dream about it, wake up for it, and live for it. It’s more than just work—it’s a passion that comes from within. You could even go as far as to call it your purpose in life. Often, you’d still create even without money because your art is beyond numbers. But we live in a world where kisses won’t pay for groceries—at least, I can’t pay that way! So, money matters, not as the goal, but as a tool to keep doing what you love: creating. Artists have often been seen as struggling creatives, barely making ends meet. When I started art school, I saw so many parents telling their kids to choose a “real” career doctor, lawyer, something secure. A “real job,” right? 😅 Luckily, my parents never told me that. My mom always said, follow your heart. (Thanks, Mom and Dad! 🙏)  After art school, I spent four years studying graphic and media design, followed by another four years in animation and film. But when it came time to find work as a 2D animator, I struggled. To be honest, I wasn’t good enough—or at least, that’s how it felt. Plus, the industry had already shifted heavily toward 3D animation. But I wasn’t discouraged. I loved everything related to art and design. And growing up in a small city like Sneek, Friesland (The Netherlands), I had always dreamed of seeing more of the world.  **Travel & Filming** I’ve always been fascinated by people, their stories, and how different cultures live. That curiosity led me to documentary filmmaking, and along the way, I started building my own stock footage database (you can find it all on [https://www.shutterstock.com/g/traveltelly](Shutterstock). Making a living as an independent documentary filmmaker isn’t easy, so I often filmed for volunteer organizations. This gave me the opportunity to experience different cultures while also shooting stock footage. I did this for about 10 years, traveling across the globe—and I’ve been fortunate enough to visit 88 countries so far.  **Technology, Change, and Art Stories** In 2018, I read The Bitcoin Standard because I couldn’t understand why, despite investing in an expensive camera, I struggled to earn it back as stock footage royalties kept dropping. That book opened my eyes to the first part of the equation: money itself. It took me a few years to truly grasp Bitcoin’s significance, and through trial and error, I realized it’s the only cryptocurrency I believe in. I had my fair share of shitcoin lessons—where I made some money but also lost it. Those experiences taught me a lot about value, scarcity, and what truly lasts.  **Bitcoin Is Different** Once you truly understand what Bitcoin stands for, you realize it’s a path to real financial freedom. Like any journey, there will be ups and downs, and plenty of people will tell you you’re wrong—especially when Bitcoin’s price drops in dollar (fiat) terms. But when in doubt, zoom out. One thing I’ve learned is that your own path is never truly wrong for you. When others say it is, it’s usually because they’re comparing it to their own. But we’re all walking our own unique journey. The moment you start comparing, you begin to doubt. True happiness comes from embracing your path—not someone else’s.  **Art Is My Life, Bitcoin Is the Tool** For me, art is life. Bitcoin is simply the tool that allows me to live a good artist’s life. Saving in Bitcoin and spend when I need it gives me peace of mind. And even with a bit more financial freedom, that doesn’t mean I’d ever stop creating. I always want to push myself, improve my craft, and hopefully inspire others through my art and stories. I truly believe that all good energy comes from human connection and relationships. The most important thing is having a good day with the people around you. These days, we share those moments on social media—but that’s just a reflection of a single moment, whether happy or sad. If you don’t truly live that moment, it’s just wasted energy. I’ve also learned to truly appreciate other artists and their craft—to find inspiration in their work. This mindset comes more naturally when you have peace of mind, something a Bitcoin savings can provide. When you’re not under constant financial pressure, art doesn’t have to feel like a business where you must sell your work immediately at an exhibition or event just to make ends meet. Instead, you can focus on creating for the sake of art itself, allowing your work to evolve naturally.  **Freedom to Share Your Art on Nostr** Luckily, we now have platforms like Nostr where we can share and earn from our art while building a community, without anyone controlling what we do. Bitcoin stands for financial freedom, and Nostr stands for art-sharing freedom. With Bitcoin, you can walk your own path, and with Nostr, you can share your journey freely. When you’re free to walk your own path, you naturally attract like-minded people because you don’t feel the need to constantly compare yourself to others. The more you embrace being yourself, the more you’ll connect with people who resonate with you. I’m not suggesting you stay in your own bubble, but rather acknowledging that everyone is in their own bubble in some way. Just like not everyone feels at home in the same country, not everyone feels at home in the same space or community. It’s all about finding where you belong and who aligns with your energy.  **Networking/Events** I’ve always hated networking events in my creative job. I understand their value, but they were never really my thing. So, I was hesitant at first to attend a Nostr event. But it was in Tokyo (Nostrasia), and I love Japan, so that gave me a good reason to go. Fortunately, I was right—it felt like the right fit for me. I love to create, and I tend to talk less, so I’m very selective about the events I attend. Nostr events felt different. It’s like we’re all builders and creators who have already broken free from the fiat mindset. By that, I mean the mindset where you go to an event, pay a high price (like at some mayor Bitcoin events, which I can’t stand), and expect to get something in return. The fiat job mentality where you exchange time for direct money, or as we say in Dutch, uurtje factuurtje (hour work, invoice) just doesn’t fit with me. The more you walk your own path, the more you realize what works for you and what doesn’t.  My only advice? Save in Bitcoin, create, and walk your own path. And yes, don’t forget to smile and enjoy the ride. The journey is the destination!

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In this edition, we invited Bam from Bitcoin Barqnet to share his journey with Bitcoin and its impact in the Middle East. He also discussed the growth of the Barqnet community and introduced his modular wallet, Cypherbox. **YakiHonne**: Bam, thank you for joining today's conversation. Before we begin, let me briefly introduce YakiHonne. YakiHonne is a decentralized media client built on Nostr—a protocol designed to empower freedom of speech through technology. It enables creators to own their voices and assets while offering innovative tools like smart widgets, verified notes, and support for long-form content. With YakiHonne, individuals can express themselves freely, without the fear of censorship, bans, or restrictions. So before starting the interview, I’d like to learn a little more about you and your community, Bam. Can you tell us more about yourself and what you do? **Bam**：My name is Basim, and my nickname is Bam. I became somewhat well-known in the Middle East for releasing some Bitcoin courses. I'm an old player in Bitcoin, having gotten involved in 2014. Back then, I realized that Bitcoin was something big, but I didn’t have much Bitcoin because I didn’t have the money to buy it. Instead of investing money in Bitcoin, I invested my time in understanding it and researching it. **Bam**：After graduating in 2016-17, I decided to dedicate my entire career to Bitcoin while I was in Istanbul. Of course, Bitcoin was the core focus, but there were also many altcoins, and I became interested in those areas as well. I love this space because it's very libertarian, and I myself am a person with libertarian values. **Bam**：I currently publish tutorial videos on YouTube, primarily aimed at Arabic-speaking audiences in the Middle East, to teach them about Bitcoin economics, technology, and how to use Bitcoin. They have very little knowledge about these topics. I’ve covered many subjects, including wallet operations, mining, using the Lightning Network, and even non-custodial liquidity management. We’ve produced over 200 videos so far. I’ve realized that there are many issues with Bitcoin-related applications, so I’ve decided to develop my own Bitcoin app called Cypherbox. **YakiHonne**: That's really impressive. You're a content creator in the Bitcoin ecosystem, explaining Bitcoin on YouTube and spreading the Bitcoin ideology. And you're developing your own Lightning app specifically for the Middle East. You're doing a lot of meaningful work. **Bam**：Unfortunately, I didn't buy more Bitcoins in 2014. I used to own some, but I invested all of my Bitcoin into my channel because I strongly believe in the importance of education. I believe that global international currency is more important than mere wealth. I've tried to ensure that my project is neither charity nor purely commercial. I am now creating an Arabic academy, selling some courses or applications I develop, and trying to commercialize them. Overall, my project is somewhere between open source and commercialization, and I hope to support my life through these means. **YakiHonne:** That's really great, Bam. I really admire how much you value education and enlightening others. So now, let's move on to the first question. Bam, I think you've already touched on part of the answer. But I'd like to ask again, this time in more detail: What truly sparked your interest in Bitcoin? What motivated you to build or form a community around it? **Bam**：I used Bitcoin very early on, and I understood right away when I looked at its wallets that it wasn’t a company. I had some experience with decentralized networks, like Tor and Torrent, and I knew this was open-source. Open-source projects are really attractive to me as an engineer. The more I studied Bitcoin, the more fascinated I became with it. I love its decentralized nature. **Bam**：I studied complex systems, energy engineering, and systems like aeronautics and marine engineering, and I found Bitcoin to be the most sophisticated energy system I’ve ever studied. It’s just fascinating on a technical level, especially the cryptography aspect. What’s so amazing about Bitcoin’s security is that it doesn’t rely on firewalls or central authority; it’s actually the opposite, as Andreas Antonopoulos often explains. **Bam**：Bitcoin's security comes from its openness. The whole thing—its censorship resistance, the privacy, the community around it—just captivated me. The fact that Satoshi created the greatest monetary network ever, but never moved any coins or had any control after 2009, and gave it away to the community, for everyone in the world, is just an incredible story. There’s so much about Bitcoin that I can’t even begin to explain how deeply I’m attached to it. **Bam**：What I want to say is that Bitcoin has significantly helped with the issues my country faces because I am from Syria. We have been locked out of the financial system by OFAC policies, which were perhaps seen as justified due to sanctions. Syria has been under financial sanctions, but the problem is that these sanctions weren't just imposed on the Syrian government; they were imposed on the entire Syrian population. Even though the current president Assad is no longer in power, these sanctions still persist. These financial sanctions have caused great suffering for the Syrian people. Syrians are unable to engage in e-commerce or trade with the outside world. This system, which locks people into such a closed financial environment, is a huge issue. **Bam**：Bitcoin provides an alternative. Bitcoin has not closed its doors to Syrians, and we can still use Bitcoin in Syria. People in Syria use Bitcoin without fear of censorship from any part of the world. No government can lock Syrians out of the Bitcoin network, and Bitcoin transactions can be settled in real time in Syria, regardless of whether any government approves or not. **YakiHonne:** Can you tell me how you have been able to attract members so far and what challenges have you faced when you started earlier on? **Bam**：We started on Clubhouse, just a bunch of random Bitcoiners talking about Bitcoin, and around 2020 and 2021, the Lightning Network started to become more usable. We saw some interesting Lightning apps, and when I learned about it, I immediately realized that this was the future of the internet of money. I was heavily involved in Ethereum at the time, writing smart contracts, but once I took Lightning seriously, I knew it was the future of digital money. **Bam**：We started discussing Lightning on Clubhouse during COVID, focusing on Lightning wallets. We asked ourselves, "How can we bring this technology to the Middle East?" Around that time, I also wanted to get more involved in Bitcoin education, so I began putting out more content. A friend of mine created a Telegram group called Barqnet, and we invited everyone from Clubhouse to join. I started sharing more Bitcoin content and promoting the group, saying, "Hey, if you want to get real education about Bitcoin—beyond videos and courses—come join this group and let's build this community together. **Bam**：We did this for about six months, and the group attracted a lot of people. But my initial goal wasn’t just to attract regular people; it was to attract technical engineers and build a network of engineers who could not only listen to my explanations but also help me better understand Bitcoin and the challenges they face when interacting with Bitcoin and building the Bitcoin banking infrastructure in the Middle East. As a result, we attracted many highly skilled people. Now the group has about 1,000 members, all of whom are highly technical. **Bam**：We also created a technical support space for regular Bitcoin users. Anyone in the Middle East facing issues with wallets, buying Bitcoin, mining, or any other Bitcoin-related problems can come to us for help. This is a completely voluntary online initiative, and now many people know that if they have technical questions, no matter how complex, they can come to Barqnet and get answers. **YakiHonne**: That's really amazing. It seems like you guys are covering both the technical and non-technical aspects of Bitcoin, which is truly remarkable. It's not so common to find a community that manages to engage both sides. But Barqnet, as the Arabic Bitcoin community, seems to have successfully blended both, working with both technical and non-technical people. The work you're doing is really impressive—it's an outstanding job. **Bam**：I really enjoy seeing the growth of Bitcoin, and I've already started telling people how their lives have changed. In 2024, many people have messaged us in the group, saying, "Thank you so much, you really changed our lives." It's not just people from poor areas, even in wealthy regions like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, people are telling us, "I started a Bitcoin business, I started mining, I started investing, and now I’ve made some money, my value has gone up because of you guys. I didn't sell, I kept my Bitcoin in cold storage." So, everyone is thanking us. **Bam**：This means much more to us than any financial gain. We didn’t make a lot of money from these initiatives—sure, we earned some, but not much. And it hasn’t changed our lives. If I had spent my time as an engineer focusing on corporate projects, I would probably make a lot more money. I live in Europe now, and my life is pretty good. But helping people understand Bitcoin and onboard into the Bitcoin world means so much more to me than money. YakiHonne: So, moving on to the next question. How do you see the role of Bitcoin communities evolving as technology matures, particularly in areas like scalability, privacy, and adaptability with other systems? So, how do you see the Bitcoin community evolving with time? **Bam**：I actually have a lot of different views on how Bitcoin is being taught and developed, especially in terms of scalability. Many people in the West are focused on highly technical developments that do promote individual sovereignty, self-custody, and privacy protection. However, these don't help people who don’t understand the technology, and they make it really difficult for them to use Bitcoin. For example, when I see people recommending non-custodial Lightning wallets, I don’t think this is a good option for everyone, especially in the Global South. For people who don’t understand the technology and just want to use Bitcoin simply, these wallets are way too complicated. **Bam**：This is why I developed my own app. It's not just a wallet for the Middle East; it's an international wallet that anyone can download. It's open-source and aims to provide a modular Bitcoin experience. The Bitcoin app I envision would contain all the necessary tools, whether it's a custodial service, an exchange, or a simple Lightning custodian service for people who just want to quickly send and receive Bitcoin without dealing with complexity. **Bam**：A Bitcoin Lightning custodian makes perfect sense if it's reliable. In addition to that, you’d also have your hot wallet, which you can use to withdraw your funds when ready, and move them into self-custody with a simple hot wallet like Blue Wallet. Cold storage should not be the first step for everyone. People often say it's expensive, and that you need to buy hardware wallets, but it’s more of a progression. Start with the basics, and over time, you’ll learn. **Bam**：Inside the app, users should have access to all the tools for self-custody, including non-custodial Lightning, hot storage, cold storage, federated chains, e-cash systems, and side chains, if applicable. The app would allow users to personalize their experience—choosing what they want based on their technical knowledge, the amount of Bitcoin they want to secure, their privacy preferences, and the fees they’re willing to pay. I imagine the future of Bitcoin will be modular, and every user will be able to customize their experience according to their needs and preferences. **YakiHonne**: I really appreciate the key points and important aspects of Bitcoin scalability that you mentioned. They're truly crucial, and it's essential for people to understand Bitcoin better rather than misinterpret it. The importance of Bitcoin in these other areas shouldn't be overlooked, and people should embrace it as part of the future, not reject it. Now, we're at the last question. Is the government around you for or against Bitcoin? And how has that affected the community? **Bam**：I live in France, and the government is generally neutral when it comes to privacy tech. I’ve lived in Turkey, the UAE, Brazil, the EU, and the Netherlands, so I don’t consider myself Syrian. I prefer to think of myself as a citizen of Earth. When it comes to governments, I pay attention to policies and regulations in all countries. I look at examples like El Salvador, and I also follow the current situation in Syria. Right now, we’re working to push for a policy that recognizes Bitcoin rather than implementing strict regulations. We’re trying to get the government to draft laws that are more friendly to Bitcoin. Although the central bank is confused about Bitcoin, they’re not completely opposed to it. We’ve proposed a way to manage the market that doesn’t restrict people’s freedom but also helps regulators deal with companies and Bitcoin projects. We’re seeing very positive reactions, and I believe Syria will become the place that opens Bitcoin to the entire Middle East region, thanks to the voluntary initiatives we’ve initiated. **YakiHonne**: That was really a fantastic answer, thank you so much, Bam. With that, we’ve come to the end of today’s interview. It’s truly an honor and privilege to have had this conversation with you. I’ve really enjoyed the entire discussion, from start to finish, and I’ve learned a lot from everything we’ve talked about. I really appreciate your passion for Bitcoin and your dedication to pushing for education. We love the work you’re doing. Although we haven’t used your app yet, we believe it’s going to be amazing.Thank you so much again.

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 Olá meus caros leitores, estou fazendo um guia voltados aos Brasileiros aqui do Nostr. Vejo que há muito conteúdo em inglês que infelizmente não é traduzido para o português. Por este motivo tomei a iniciativa de começa com este artigo. Espero que gostem deste artigo, que tenham uma ótima leitura. # Bem-vindos ao Mundo Nostr !! Acredito que todos que estão aqui sabem um pouco sobre o Nostr e que é uma rede social descentralizada, local onde você pode postar sem medo de represarias governamentais [ditatoriais]. Mas, vocês conheçem como o Nostr funciona e todas as ferramentas que vocês têm disponível neste ecossistema? Poisé, acho que não. O Nostr é um protocolo de comunição descentralizada muito versátil, isso quer dizer que não está limitado a um tipo de "rede social", nele é possível fazer Blogs, streaming, podcast e até mesmo e-mails com autonomia total do usuário. Meus caros, isso é liberdade total, sem ficar na mão de bigtech como Microsoft, Apple, Google. Para ficar mais claro darei um exemplo para vocês: Imagine você criando uma conta no Youtube, você deve aceitar as Diretrizes impostas pela google no uso do **SEU CANAL**, por mais que você tenha autonomia na produção do **SEU CONTEÚDO**, determinadas palavras e termos não podem ser usadas, ou seja, **O GOOGLE DETERMINA O QUE VOCÊ PODE OU NÃO FAZER NO SEU CANAL**. Veja que é uma liberdade parcial no processo de criação de conteúdo. Já no Nostr, o seu canal é completamente seu. Não há nenhuma entidade, empresa responsável pelo seu conteúdo a não ser você.  ## O Mundo Nostr e sua funcionalidades No nostr você terá acesso a uma diversidade de aplicativos para cada objetivo de uso. Mas, antes de abordar sobre os diversos layouts e funcionalidades do Nostr é necessário aprender o básico deste universo. > ***Em primeiro lugar:*** É necessário que vocês saibam que a partir do momento que vocês criaram um conta aqui, independente do "cliente" ou "distro como o pessoal que gosta de fazer analogia com o Linux", vocês recebem duas importantes chaves ! A **chave privada** e a **chave pública**.  A **Chave privada**, também chamada de chave secreta é o acesso ilimitado a sua conta, ou seja, é a partir dela que poderá produzir conteúdos em geral neste mundo. Ela te dará acesso a todos os rercusos do Nostr, portanto é importante que esteja muito segura. A **Chave pública**, você ver como os outros usuários ver o seu perfil e o seu conteúdo. Ela é uma importante chave para que as pessoas possam ter acesso aos conteúdo que vocês públicam, ou seja, é atráves dela que você poderá compartilhar o seu perfil para que seu público tenha acesso ao seu mundo. Dito isso vamos conhecer os apps e os chamados clientes Nostr. ### O que são clientes Nostr? Clientes são as várias maneiras de interagir com o protocolo Nostr [fonte: Nostr.com] É semelhante ao Sistema Operacional Linux que tem várias distro com diferentes layout para o mesmo Sistema. Vejamos as principais para que vocês tenham uma noção da amplitude do protocolo. - **Damus:** é um app para celulares IOS terem acesso ao NOSTR, tem formato de rede social, como Primal e o Amethyst. - **Primal** é um app versátil serve tanto para celulares IOS, Android e PCs, também tem formato de rede social, porém você pode abrir uma carteira lightning bitcoin exclusiva deste app, facilitando muito os micropagamentos em satoshis pela rede. - **Amethyst**, assim como o Damus é para o IOS o Amethsy é para o Android, sou suspeita para falar sobre este clientes, pois é o meu favorito. Além de várias possibilidades de edição de texto, ele tem diversas funcionalidade incluídas, como *****Guia Mercado***** onde você pode comercializar produtos pela rede, tem como intergrar com outros apps de streaming, formar grupos temáticos etc. - **OXchat** não é exatamente uma rede social tem um layout que lembra um pouco o Whatsapp ou Telegram, serve como uma rede de interação instantânea, tem diversos recursos que achei mais interessante é a lousa, onde é possível interagir no grupo com desenhos etc. - **Yakihonne** que é justamente o cliente que estou usando para construir este artigo. Como usuário posso dizer que ele tem um foco para criação de Blogs no protocolo Nostr, lembrando que cada cliente tem um layout diferente, ou seja, uso de templates para definir a estrutura do seu blog é meio limitado [ressalva assim como vocês sou iniciante do Nostr, pode ser que tenha como determinar um layout próprio, mas eu mesma não sei como] Há muitos outros clientes disponíveis para acessar e experimentar e conhecer todos eu recomendo o site: [Nostrapps]( https://nostrapps.com/##all) Agora que você leu este pequeno guia, se divirta aqui no nostr e não se esqueça de apoia a gente. Até Mais !!

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Estamos próximos a uma das principais premiações da indústria. Vemos não só a perversão de pautas woke e destruição de valores ocidentes, mas também um grande confronto entre o que mais forte o ativismo Lgbt ou o ativismo político entre as atrizes Fernanda Torres e Karla Gascon. Só evidência o caos que é os conflitos de interesse de diversas vertentes que a esquerda abraça e diz que é sua. Mas, o que mais impressiona é o fato do Oscar ter um filme no indicado que até o momento não ganhou nada, porém é notório a superioridade aos outros, este filme é Sing Sing. Porque o filme Sing sing foi ignorado pelos avaliadores? O filme tem uma narrativa de superação e como a arte pode mudar as pessoas e as realidades mais pertubadoras. Ele retrata o Sistema carcerário americano, onde realidade de vários presos é mudada atraves de um projeto de um teatro na prisão. Observando friamente a sintese do filme é uma história que se encaixa perfeitamente aos vies de bandidolatria, se não tivesse um questão, a ação transformadora da arte e deixando de serem vítimas e serem artistas. Porém apesar de ser uma obra de arte que estimula as pessoas pensarem sobre a vida e ter uma pegada inovadora e completamente diferente dos demais filmes que retratam o sistema carcerário, ele é totalmente ignorado por não ser suficientemente lacrativo.

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Muitas pessoas sofrem em silêncio diante das dificuldades da vida. Seja um término de relacionamento, o convívio em uma família desestruturada ou até mesmo situações extremas, como estar preso em um campo de concentração, a escrita pode ir além de um simples ato de colocar palavras no papel – ela pode ser um agente de libertação. Seja em forma de diário, desabafo, artigo de opinião ou até mesmo a construção de uma história fantástica, como foi o caso de Harry Potter, escrever pode trazer alívio e transformar a dor em algo criativo e significativo. Escrever é quase mágico. O simples ato de organizar ideias para construir um texto dá ao escritor o poder de viajar para mundos criados por sua própria mente, funcionando como uma verdadeira forma de escapismo. Em certas situações extremas, essa pode ser a única alternativa para fugir da realidade, um fio de esperança para aqueles que se sentem perdidos na escuridão do desespero. Sabe aquela fase da adolescência em que pensamos "Meus pais não me entendem"? Se você está passando por isso, este texto é para você! Por que não transformar suas angústias em palavras e criar histórias maravilhosas sobre seus anseios, sonhos ou aprendizados do dia a dia? A escrita pode oferecer um refúgio, um momento em que tudo ao seu redor se transforma e seu processo criativo se torna uma lembrança especial. Portanto, se você está sofrendo com os desafios da vida, experimente colocar seus sentimentos no papel e transforme a dor em arte. Você pode se surpreender com o poder das palavras. Essa é a mensagem de hoje. Até a próxima leitura aleatória

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Você já conheceu alguém que sempre tenta levar vantagem em tudo? Aquele tipo de pessoa que, em vez de buscar crescimento legítimo, prefere explorar os outros para obter benefícios? Infelizmente, essa mentalidade está mais presente do que gostaríamos de admitir. Ela se manifesta de diversas formas, como: * Pedir descontos e brindes de maneira abusiva, como se fosse um direito; * Ameaçar ou constranger vendedores para conseguir preços mais baixos; * Vender produtos com valores incompatíveis com a qualidade ou omitir defeitos para enganar clientes. Quem age assim tem uma conduta antiética e, pior, muitas vezes se orgulha disso, como se enganar alguém fosse um sinal de esperteza. Mas será que essa mentalidade realmente leva ao sucesso? A curto prazo, pode parecer que sim. Alguns até conseguem vantagens temporárias, mas a longo prazo, essa postura cobra seu preço. A reputação se desgasta, as oportunidades diminuem e, inevitavelmente, o comportamento oportunista se volta contra quem o pratica. No Brasil, essa mentalidade oportunista se tornou quase um traço cultural. Combater isso exige uma mudança de perspectiva e, acima de tudo, uma autoavaliação sincera. O primeiro passo é reconhecer se, em algum momento, você já adotou esse comportamento. Ser honesto consigo mesmo é fundamental para evoluir. O segundo passo é entender que essa mentalidade não só é antiética, mas também prejudica seu próprio crescimento. Quem não valoriza o trabalho alheio dificilmente conseguirá que seu próprio trabalho seja valorizado. Portanto, abandone essa postura de querer sempre "se dar bem" às custas dos outros. Valorize o esforço e o trabalho de quem está oferecendo um produto ou serviço. Se não pode pagar, simplesmente não compre. Faça igual o Lula rsrsrs. Mas brincadeiras a parte, não exija que os outros arquem com o custo da sua insatisfação. E esta foi a mensagem de hoje. Espero que tenha gostado de mais uma leitura aleatória.

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The internet was supposed to be a place of free expression, but today's centralized platforms have turned it into a controlled marketplace. 🚫 Censorship & Content Control : Algorithms decide what you see, and policies dictate what you can say. 💰 Unfair Revenue Models : Creators put in the work, but platforms take the biggest cut. 🔒 Loss of Ownership: Your content is stored on centralized servers, vulnerable to bans and deletions. Decentralization is the way forward—a system where creators and consumers are in control. Enter YakiHonne & Bitcoin: A New Era of Content Freedom Built on the Nostr protocol, YakiHonne is changing the game. It offers: Censorship Resistance: No centralized entity can remove your content. Direct Monetization : Earn Bitcoin from your audience, not through ads. True Ownership : Your content, your rules no sudden bans, no takedowns. How to Monetize Your Content on YakiHonne If you're a content creator, here’s how you can start earning: 1. Direct Payments - Get Bitcoin tips from your audience instantly. 2. Subscription Models - Offer premium content for loyal supporters. 3. Community Funding - Crowdfund ideas and projects without intermediaries. The future of content creation is decentralized, fair, and Bitcoin-powered. Are you ready to break free from traditional platforms and take control? 🔥 #YakiHonne #NOSTR #Bitcoin