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> Do we have a local provider you'd recommend for creating an account?

There's mtrx.nz, which is run by the same people as mastodon.nz. There's also iridescent.nz, which nostr:npub16uk4yyw47haxwl0klhh7lcx3qatkyqmpc6gc4hwru3qedaeuueeqqkpv7k runs. I have no hesitation in recommending either.