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 "Let‘s talk about @ambosstech
‘s new product „Reflex“ and why you should close all channels to Amboss immediately.

Reflex is a product bringing OFAC compliance to LN Nodes, yet the product is advertised as increasing „Freedom“ for node runners - and freedom, according to Amboss, apparently means compliance with some of the most unjust, racist regulations existing in the world today.

OFAC enforces trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security interests. These include financially interacting with *any* individuals from countries such as Russia, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria.

OFAC discriminates, based on country of birth, residency, and citizenship, against some of the most vulnerable people around the world. For years, particularly people of middle eastern descent have been subject to no-notice account freezes and account closures, if they are even able to open a bank account at all - all thanks to OFAC."
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"If you believe for bitcoin to be freedom money, and want it to remain an important tool for human rights, close all channels to amboss nodes and stop using their services immediately."

Source
https://x.com/L0laL33tz/status/1775859917900939772