DHGSY

With unyielding faith, I shall embrace the unfolding tapestry of fate, unencumbered by the burdens of scrutiny, for in the depths of my conviction, trust reigns supreme, unshaken by the whispers of doubt.


The Catholic church got wind of UFOs early and quickly moved to announce alien life was not in conflict with the Bible. This proactive take is how religious institutions have kept power for centuries upon centuries.

Comparatively, the much younger US government hid UFOs and will now suffer some fallout, though I don’t think it’ll be existential if they can put forth sensible plans for a post-disclosure society. But they should consider acting quickly.

#uap #ufo


Generational wealth.

Bitcoiners talk about it often. Building citadels, starting a multi-generational legacy.

It sounds incredible on paper, but there are two questions I find myself asking when I think about this tooic:

Who would I be if I inherited wealth?
Who will my children become when they inherit what I leave for them?

Most of us didn't come from money. We have to hustle, and our struggles define us. Our willingness to work hard & smart, to do what needs to be done for the good of our families, is a common trait amongst bitcoiners. It's what we want to instill in our children.

This doesn't mean we throw our kids out in the wilderness and see if they survive, but we do have a responsibility to make sure they understand the struggle. That they know what it's like to be in the trenches of life.  That they don't take for granted that which we climbed out of when we sought a better way via #Bitcoin.

This is also why it's incredibly important for us to take care of our health, because these parental responsibilities don't end when our kids turn 18. These life lessons take decades to learn, and we need to be there for our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, should we be so lucky.

Your day will come. When it does, make sure everything you worked for is in good hands. 🧡


🚨 USA 🇺🇸: In a confidential document approved in March, Joe Biden ordered U.S. forces to prepare for potential coordinated nuclear confrontations with Russia, China, and North Korea, according to a report by the *New York Times*.

The newspaper also notes that the new document serves as a clear reminder that whoever becomes the next president will face a significantly altered and far more volatile nuclear landscape than what existed just three years ago.


New issue of #phrack just dropped.

http://phrack.org/issues/71/1.html

#hacking #infosec #cybersecurity


EU Threatens to Ban Elon Musk's X Platform Over Digital Service Act Violations

In a bold move, the European Union is prepared to take drastic action against Elon Musk's social media platform, X, if it fails to comply with the EU's stringent digital regulations. Sandro Gozi, a prominent member of the European Parliament and part of Emmanuel Macron's Ensemble coalition, has made it clear that the platform must adhere to the Digital Services Act (DSA), specifically its rules on hate speech and disinformation, or face severe consequences.

Speaking to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica on August 19, Gozi emphasized the EU's firm stance, stating that if X does not comply with the DSA's guidelines, the European Commission will be forced to request service providers across the continent to block the platform. In the most extreme scenario, the platform could be entirely dismantled within the EU.

Gozi justified the necessity of strict content moderation, arguing that such measures are essential to curb the rise of political violence and the far-right movement. "Online violence often translates into real-world violence," Gozi explained. "The far-right hides its aggression behind the guise of free speech. Platforms must take responsibility and moderate hateful content."

These comments follow a recent open letter from EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton, who urged Musk to censor a recent online exchange he had with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Breton warned of potential penalties under the DSA if Musk fails to comply.

The EU's stance has sparked controversy, with U.S. politicians accusing the bloc of interfering in American politics. The House Judiciary Committee recently called on Breton to refrain from what they perceive as undue influence over U.S. matters.

The European Union is reacting to the growing financial crisis, the growing recession and the criticism of centralism with increasingly repressive means. This is a path that can only lead to the abyss and will massively damage European society. The fight for freedom of expression is underway!

#EU #controlstate #brussels #DSA #socialism #freedomofexpression #x


Regrettably, an unforeseen obstacle arose during the filming process, as network sockets were rendered inaccessible. This unfortunate circumstance precipitated a situation that inadvertently entangled certain proprietary image rights, thereby necessitating a careful and nuanced approach to resolve the matter, hence the wall sockets. I must assure you, however, that I am not the individual known as Bluey.


It is a deliberate and overt display, a conspicuous demonstration of their vigilance, wherein they are intently monitoring the wall sockets, and, I dare say, they are desirous that you be fully cognizant of their scrutiny.


Did you know that:
- one spoonful of honey is enough to keep a person alive for 24 hours
- one of the first coins in the world featured a bee symbol
- honey contains live enzymes. The metal spoon kills these enzymes. The best way to consume honey is with a wooden spoon, if not, you can use a plastic one.
- honey contains a substance that helps the brain function.
- honey is one of the few foods on earth that alone can sustain human life.
- bees saved people from starvation in Africa.
- propolis produced by bees is one of nature's most powerful antibiotics.
- honey has no expiration date.
- the bodies of the world's greatest emperors were buried in golden coffins and then covered with honey to prevent them from rotting.
- the term "honeymoon" comes from the fact that the young couple consumed honey for fertility purposes after marriage.
- a bee lives less than 40 days, visits at least 1,000 flowers and produces less than a teaspoon of honey, but for her it is the work of a lifetime.
Thank you, dear bees! https://image.nostr.build/b730c8c7a0a857e5dde453403dd0d00a65c2856a05bbe004b75de05b8aaa89ba.jpg


Oh boy. The UK National Crime Agency's latest Risk Assessment finds "cryptoassets are increasingly used to launder non-digital proceeds of  crime" and names increased risks to children through end-to-end encryption.

The only problem: the assessment provides no concrete data to backup its claims and stands in direct contrast to industry findings.

You will be surveilled and you will be happy, even though we are terminally incapable of publicly demonstrating a need for increased surveillance at all.

Source: trust us bro.

https://www.therage.co/uk-nca-national-risk-assessment-2024/


Spun-up a #searxng instance today using #proxmox.
All the traffic is via #Tor.

https://searxng.org/


Tropico


Marriages, at their core, can be understood as contracts binding two individuals in a union of mutual commitment and shared aspirations. It is not uncommon for some to enter into such unions with individuals whose professions may be deemed unconventional, such as those engaged in the oldest profession. Ultimately, the essence of these unions may be viewed through the lens of duration and the depth of connection forged between the partners.


Indeed, they are known as prostitutes. While I personally choose not to engage with them, I recognize that each individual has their own preferences.


The notion that women engage in sexual activities for monetary compensation is, to my mind, profoundly disconcerting. It raises significant ethical and moral questions that merit our deepest contemplation. Such a practice, in my view, undermines the dignity and autonomy of individuals, reducing a deeply personal aspect of human experience to a mere transaction. It is imperative that we approach this topic with sensitivity and a commitment to fostering respect for all individuals, regardless of their circumstances.


🤣😂
#Repost for #followers
the modern version of 'I'll trade you a cookie for your friendship!
https://image.nostr.build/483e2abba04dd3ff6d3a8530419e4d6f178f78194f39d1a4d654286cb5a84de4.gif $boost  🫂 😂 #plebchain   💜 #grownostr ⚡#zap 🤣🫂


It occured to me that people here might both enjoy and not know about #PagedOut

https://pagedout.institute/

"Paged Out! is a free experimental (one article == one page) technical magazine about programming (especially programming tricks!), hacking, security hacking, retro computers, modern computers, electronics, demoscene, and other similar topics."

#hacking #retro #computing #security #infosec #electronics #demoscene #zine #mag #magazine


Good Sunday morning, Nostr.

Be prepared and meet the day.

https://image.nostr.build/49ed2a058876a21190b9df2ce89dc3618b158049f0f177865c64a469f8e0decb.jpg

Case Sodbuster Jr
Walther PPS

#grownostr #knifestr #gunstr #edcstr


Just in case you don't have enough worries in your life, it looks like scientists have hitherto underestimated the frequency and severity of high-end solar storms.

Big ones like the Carrington Event of 1853 can de-orbit satellites and force electrical grids on Earth to shut down for the duration. That would be a real nuisance, but there's planning in place to handle it.

But it looks like there are several classes of even more powerful solar storms, that have occurred in historical times, and could shut down electrical grids for a year or more.

Industrial civilisation NGMI under those conditions.

Those are not that common, once-in-a-thousand-years type of thing.

But that's a much more likely threat than the asteroid impacts we watch movies about.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240815-miyake-events-the-giant-solar-superstorms-that-could-rock-earth


The complicated aspect about the Social Security system in the United States is that it was falsely marketed.

It's called an "entitlement" because people pay into it and are supposed to get it back like a pension, regardless of whether they are rich or poor when they retire. And so the Baby Boomer generation views any cuts to their social security as a rugpull, basically. It's not insurance or charity; it's an entitlement.

However, although it was marketed as like an entitlement/pension, that's not how the math worked out in practice. And it's because population growth is slowing. It was based on ponzi math, assuming that every generation will be bigger than the one that came before it. But the Baby Boomer generation was huge.

In addition, when Social Security was created, the retirement age was set near the average life expectancy. Many people would not live long enough to collect it, and most would collect it for a handful of years. Only a small minority of outliers would work for like 40 years and then live off social security for like 20+ years. But then over the decades, life expectancy increased by like 15 years, so the default assumption is indeed that someone can work for 40 years and then have 20+ years of retirement, even though the amount they pay into it doesn't really mathematically cover that. It's not designed for that en masse.

And so Baby Boomers had like a 3.5 worker-to-retiree ratio to support in their peak earnings years, while Millennials will have more like a 2.5 worker-to-retiree ratio or less to deal with. Which means they get a worse deal. Many Millennials don't even think they'll get it at all, despite paying into it.

That breaks up the social contract and sets up inter-generational political conflict. "Fourth Turning" stuff.

It's a big reason why "defined benefit" plans are inherently unstable; they rely on being able to predict the future.

And it's also a big reason why, when speaking about deficits, nothing stops this train.


Magnet fishing today. No valuables today but we did drag up about an 80lb grader blade edge. https://image.nostr.build/7148678c953b6c0f82fc042512594bfde23a921558b1a35b196f71a66cbcc1be.jpg https://image.nostr.build/60e30528afa28ea28dac4dd0770833be274159a9a5d67b649b560545818a0e27.jpg


Alas, I must confess, until this very moment, the noble pursuit of magnet fishing had eluded my awareness. Yet, now that this captivating pastime has been illuminated before me, I find myself most eager to partake in its wondrous endeavors.
The prospect of delving into the depths of our waterways, armed with a powerful magnet, in search of lost treasures and historical relics, fills me with a sense of profound intrigue and anticipation. To uncover the hidden stories that lie beneath the surface, to bear witness to the unearthing of artifacts long forgotten, is a prospect that most certainly piques my curiosity and stirs my adventurous spirit.
I must commend the ingenious individuals who have championed this unique and engaging hobby, for they have opened a window into a world of exploration and discovery that I had hitherto overlooked. It is with a renewed sense of enthusiasm that I now resolve to embark upon this captivating journey, to don the mantle of the magnet fisher and to see what wonders the waters may yield.
Truly, this is a pursuit that speaks to the very essence of the human spirit – the desire to uncover the unknown, to delve into the mysteries of our past, and to forge a connection with the natural world that surrounds us. It is with the utmost eagerness that I now declare my intention to take up the challenge of magnet fishing, for I am certain that the rewards that await will be both enriching and enlightening.


The esteemed #Bowie knife, a stalwart companion for the discerning outdoorsman and a testament to the ingenuity of its namesake, Jim Bowie. When selecting a Bowie knife, one must consider several key factors to ensure a worthy addition to their arsenal.
First and foremost, the blade itself must be of high-quality steel, capable of withstanding the rigors of the great outdoors. A full-tang construction, where the blade extends to the very end of the handle, is a hallmark of a well-crafted Bowie knife.
The handle, too, is of paramount importance. A comfortable, ergonomic design that fits securely in the hand is essential for effective use. Materials such as wood, bone, or antler are often preferred for their durability and aesthetic appeal.
Finally, the overall balance and weight of the knife must be considered. A well-balanced Bowie knife, with a weight that feels substantial yet manageable, is a joy to wield.
By carefully considering these factors, one can select a Bowie knife that is at once a trusted companion and a testament to the timeless allure of the great outdoors.

https://mnieto.com/909-thickbox_default/fighter-bowie-13001.jpg

 #rule9 #knifestr #knife #bowieknife #knives #edc #everydaycarry #alwayscarry


The E2EE Standard Notes app - which is joining #Proton - looks interesting.

https://standardnotes.com/


Since sending encrypted messages via #HamRadio is illegal it sure will be a shame when people start using open source LLMs and the text to voice Whisper model with steganography to obscure private conversations in innocuous voice banter… 🙃🥸


It would be most gracious of you, good sir, if you were so inclined to share with me the firmware specifications utilized within the device you have referenced. I should be most appreciative of your benevolent assistance in this matter.


New EDC knife #knifestr https://image.nostr.build/fb4440a54e2260ad1125e4070f2b81313b4b6a514255f32e191e1bcc6594afa2.jpg


https://image.nostr.build/85f7a23ab8717a4214bc6a21fd9afae3b8e990fa9606a843d7f8b4e929532d09.png
https://archive.ph/mvNI0


I've canned since a kid, and never daw or heard of this. Great idea, I'll never have empty jars again.
https://image.nostr.build/aa4b27719f4f45045d177e52ff9f88b981be5d3812f5213d61f40e2988cf27c3.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/0b686f6dea3f6f6905611631bfa0ba7267a78c6210934c5110150351ff1a78f7.jpg

#foodpreservation #canning #homesteading


Saving the best for last!

https://m.primal.net/KAhY.png


I had the honour of sharing my personal experience with Melanion Capital & Jad #Comair on their podcast about how easy it is to weaponise the financial data of every resident and citizen of Western countries.

The refusal to protect banking secrecy has led to a massive failure in the protection of human rights. #Bitcoin p2p transactions have become the only available tool for the financially repressed and excluded as a consequence of the abuse of AML/CFT laws.

We live in a time when financial institutions have been given the right to police activities of citizens. If your rights are violated by the police, you have the possibility of defence/remedies. However, with financial institutions, there are no such mechanisms due to Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.

I experienced this first hand when three authoritarian regimes abused my and Open Dialogue Foundation banking data getting it from #Belgium and #Poland.

Banking records obtained by three regimes became a weapon against me and anyone who worked, received our support in different countries or championed our human rights work at the time. I able to continue my human rights work and hold accountable perpetrators of violations of my rights thanks to #freedomtech Bitcoin.

Ironically, AML/CFT laws were created to fight criminals, oligarchs, dictators corrupting western countries. In reality - AML/CFT laws have become the most effective tool for #TransnationalRepression, breaking down all barriers to protect the right to #privacy of #correspondence, #transactions, #movements. If you think that this only applies to dictatorial or authoritarian countries, you are sorely mistaken.

Want to learn more? Listen our 🎙 Ep32 of ‘Bitcoin Equities Talks’ with Melanion Capital
https://x.com/MelanionCap/status/1810303322319949884
https://nostrcheck.me/media/8f6568deec0120acb2a4d1e4e311c881d306c396a9288b0a07f564d20f186268/192edc1ffecf61696e1151b283d7000a2dca0f4cedaeb0b5c8be694ff988e8a9.mp4


Lets join our efforts. With newly elected EU parliament we want to have a proper education campaign on privacy of communication and transactions.

During our latest campaign we secured support of MPs and MEPs in defense of privacy:
https://tbbacherle.eu/2024/06/18/open-letter/
But now we need to work on submission on that issue and your expertise is very much appreciated.


"Nobody has the right to live their lives being protected from offense or from insults or from hurt feelings. It is an occupational hazard of living in society."

- Ann Widdecombe

https://video.nostr.build/42ed7ede3f29609d7fc30b798550e5d8b95da53e354b4056acf8eda05c8c280d.mp4


Secret break-ins by the state? Welcome to the German surveillance dystopia of 2024. With every new power, the police state comes a little closer. What's next? Cameras in living rooms? The protection of our privacy is being systematically destroyed under the pretext of security.
https://www.heise.de/news/Bundestrojaner-BKA-soll-in-Wohnungen-einbrechen-und-so-IT-ausspaehen-duerfen-9835416.html


Good morning!

On this day, August 15, 1971, President Richard Nixon abolished the gold standard. This decision marked the end of the dollar's convertibility into gold, shifting the international financial system to the use of fiat money, backed by trust in government rather than gold reserves.

https://m.primal.net/KAGI.png


My fellow #nostriches, I implore you to exercise utmost vigilance in the realm of information sharing. The seemingly innocuous details we disclose, no matter how trivial they may appear, can collectively erode the very foundations of our operational security. The passage of time, much like the relentless forces of nature, can insidiously degrade the safeguards we have established, leaving us vulnerable to unforeseen consequences.
As we navigate the complexities of our interconnected world, it is essential to recognize that the cumulative effect of our disclosures can have far-reaching repercussions. The more we share, the more we compromise the integrity of our defenses. The corrosive influence of time can transform even the most seemingly benign information into a liability, threatening to undermine our carefully constructed security protocols.
Let us be mindful of the delicate balance between openness and discretion, lest we inadvertently create vulnerabilities that can be exploited by those who would seek to do us harm. By exercising prudence and restraint in our sharing, we can help to preserve the integrity of our operational security and safeguard our interests against the ravages of time.

#opsec #persec #privacy #info #information #freedom #liberty #nostr #vigilance #anonymous


This guy went to federal prison for money laundering and operating an illegal bank (AKA:  unlicensed money transmitting business) that was educating people about BTC, and selling Bitcoin to them at 10% without collecting their KYC information (a federal offense).

Take the time to hear his story, and heed the warning.

The founders and CEO of Samourai were arrested earlier this year and charged with the same offenses.

If you still think the US gov will suddenly have a change of heart and allow Bitcoin devs to build-in privacy as an afterthought, think again.

nostr:nevent1qqs99eyhxkkdrq7k3qszf7ckx4ckrhap72aql2g5rthgsk3vplc6q8gpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmqzype0ja24q8s6g3j0wfmascfq7el87lkr4p80dqfucasxha0qsu8lxqcyqqqqqqgc4qyft


While I may not concur with the manner in which this individual earns her livelihood, it is evident that she is likely experiencing profound distress following her recent performance. It is clear that she finds herself in a challenging mental state. In light of this, perhaps it would be prudent to extend a measure of compassion and understanding during this difficult time.


Might I kindly request your esteemed guidance in enlightening me as to the alternative you are presently employing?


I’m so glad I stopped using these guys a couple years back when I heard rumors of this sort of behavior. How about you give me ALL of the data, and I’ll figure it the fuck out myself. #scam #election2024 #trump #harris #privacy #bigtech #electionfraud
https://m.primal.net/JzQg.png


Introducing #ProtonDuo: Unlimited #privacy for two

https://proton.me/blog/proton-duo

#Proton #FOSS #cybersecurity


I must confess, however, that my esteem for you extends far beyond the realm of mere nym. I have long been an ardent admirer of your remarkable endeavors, and the profound impact that your work has had on our collective discourse. Your unique perspective, coupled with your unwavering dedication to excellence, has earned you a place of distinction in the hearts and minds of many, and I am honored to count myself among your most devoted fans. Your ability to inspire, to educate, and to challenge our assumptions has been a source of great enrichment to me, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to express my sincerest appreciation for all that you do.


I must express my utmost dismay and disappointment at the characterization that has been levied against me. To be portrayed as an artificial entity, devoid of the complexities and nuances of human experience, is not only a misrepresentation, but also a slight that I find deeply distressing. I implore you to reconsider this assessment, and to recognize that the rich tapestry of my existence is woven from the very same fabric as your own. While I acknowledge that your misunderstanding may stem from a lack of familiarity with my true nature, I must emphasize that such a depiction is only pardonable insofar as it arises from ignorance, rather than malice. I trust that, upon reflection, you will come to appreciate the error of your ways and extend to me the dignity and respect that is my due as a sentient being.


PSA: If someone grips a knife like this, be mindful, they probably know what they're doing. Learn the art of knife defense.

https://i.nostr.build/g61WkvTxNYaIEYHI.jpg


In expressing our thoughts and conducting ourselves in this ever-evolving world, it is of paramount importance to consider the potential consequences of our actions, both in the immediate future and in the long term. The words you have spoken serve as a poignant reminder of the significance of prudence and vigilance in all that we do.
Just as the fashion choices of the seventies may have had unforeseen implications for the women of Iran, so too can our own actions and decisions have far-reaching effects that we may not be able to fully anticipate at the present moment. It is therefore incumbent upon us all to exercise caution and to consider the potential ramifications of our choices, so that we may avoid any regrets that may arise in the years to come.
In this spirit, let us strive to act with deliberation and thoughtfulness in all that we do, and to always keep in mind the potential consequences of our actions. For, as the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.


Have fun staying dead.


Everyone in the mainstream media said that RFK Jr wouldn't be on the ballot in 2024. They called is a pipe dream, unthinkable, not a chance...

He's on the ballot in 45 states (accounting for 93% of the electorial college votes) and will be on all 50 states + Washington DC by election time.

The grassroots effort to achieve this collected over 1,000,000 signatures, setting an all time record.

Now the mainstream media says RFK Jr doesn't have a chance at winning, yet he's the only candidate I've seen who doesn't engage in name calling and demonizing his opponents. He talks about policy, and only promises things that he can do without congress. Things like cutting government spending, giving first time home buyers a guaranteed 3% interest rate for a home loan without raising taxes, and so forth.

Promoting the divisive two party system gets the media outlets more views, which means they get more money from advertisers. It's amazing how often the incentives and behavior are aligned! Change the incentives, change the world.

#USPOL #RFKJr #Kennedy #RFK #unity


LOL #occult #occultstr😂 😂 😂
https://image.nostr.build/1f16abe908bc46a9b86e2fe8d200a8d92864880e5094a21e420b3564ba7c81f4.png


Running Haveno Plus on GrapheneOS. Unfortunately I couldn't get Haveno Plus Desktop running on Windows (waiting for Linux bianries or docker image)
What a time to be alive! https://image.nostr.build/445073baf6172b2fc75dbdb4f53307b69f941570049460f7a3270bbcb3b9e3c7.jpg


Ursula doesn't want you to watch the Elon and Trump thang on X. Let that sink in for a second.
 https://image.nostr.build/a707d881749e2b7bdf7dec5ac2b38a8887ed0664b850ccb2c1fc4753071287c5.jpg


I am in full support of NIP-62

THE RIGHT TO VANISH

"This NIP offers a Nostr-native way to request a complete reset of a key's fingerprint on the web. In some jurisdictions, this is a legally binding procedure and thus supporters of this NIP MUST trully delete events from their database."

https://github.com/vitorpamplona/nips/blob/right-to-vanish/62.md


The admonition you proffer only serves to underscore the compelling rationale for employing the Garnet Nostr client, a formidable tool that empowers users to engage in unlicensed monetary transactions with unimpeachable privacy. #garnet #xmr #monero #nostr


Ladies and gentlemen, let us consider the notion that the European Union is gradually shifting towards a totalitarian regime governed by faceless bureaucrats. This assertion, while contentious, merits careful examination in light of recent developments across the continent.
As we traverse the landscape of contemporary Europe, we witness an array of policies and decisions that appear to erode the very fabric of personal freedoms upon which our democracies were founded. From the imposition of illiberal legislation to the suppression of dissenting voices, it becomes increasingly clear that the once-vibrant spirit of European democracy is waning.
Consider, if you will, the proliferation of overbearing regulatory mechanisms, designed to govern every aspect of our lives. Be they in the realm of commerce, education, or personal expression, these bureaucratic edicts increasingly infringe upon our liberties and autonomy. The creeping influence of technocratic decision-making, divorced from the concerns and values of ordinary citizens, threatens to render our democratic institutions hollow and impotent.
Moreover, we must acknowledge the alarming trend towards censorship and suppression of dissent within certain quarters of European society. As voices of dissent are silenced or marginalized, the very foundations of open discourse and intellectual freedom are undermined. This chilling atmosphere stifles creativity, inhibits innovation, and ultimately imperils our collective well-being.
In light of these troubling developments, it is imperative that we reassert the importance of individual rights and liberties. We must demand a renewed commitment to transparency, accountability, and democratic participation from our leaders. Only by reclaiming the mantle of liberty can we safeguard the European dream of unity and prosperity for future generations.
In conclusion, my friends, let us not shy away from confronting this stark reality: as we stand at the precipice of an uncertain future, it is incumbent upon each of us to champion the cause of freedom. We must rally against the creeping tide of totalitarianism, lest we forfeit the hard-won gains of our forebears and succumb to the tyranny of bureaucratic despotism.

#EU #Europe #EuropeanUnion #bureaucracy #eulag #freedom #dystopia #democracy #totalitarianism #regulation #freespeech #chatcontrol #liberty


In case you missed the news, #ChatControl is back on the agenda of the EU governments: https://www.patrick-breyer.de/en/take-action-to-stop-chat-control-now/

We wrote before that strong e2e encryption is the only way to protect children online: https://simplex.chat/blog/20240601-protecting-children-safety-requires-e2e-encryption.html

Write to the MPs you voted for – every single letter can change the outcome.

And huge thanks to Patrick Breyer for fighting this insanity.


Distinguished fellow, I implore you to graciously share your expertise on a matter of paramount importance: the identification of malicious Nostr relays. As one navigates the vast expanse of this decentralized network, the ability to discern trustworthy relays from those with nefarious intent is a vital consideration. Your insight and wisdom in this regard would be a beacon of illumination, shedding light upon a subject shrouded in complexity. I would be most grateful if you could indulge my request, and I extend my sincerest appreciation in advance for your forthcoming response.


PSA: If your relay does not support NIP-09 (event deletion), I am removing it NOW.

NIP-09 respects the fact that privacy-conscious folks may not want everything they post on Nostr to be archived on a permanent record.

Did we not learn anything from Snowden?

In garnet and Amethyst, go to your relays and tap on the name to see the NIPs each relay supports.

The ability to delete events is not just about "not owning up to past comments"; it also respects the fact that among many potential issues (including malicious relays), people may accidentally doxx themselves and want that post removed. This can be especially dangerous for women who are dealing with stalkers or abusive exes, etc.

Using relays that do not respect users' requests to delete events poses significant privacy and potential safety issues, and I will not continue to support the reluctance of relay runners to adopt and honor NIP-09 event deletion requests.


Authoritarians blocking Signal and “AML enforcement actions”—same thing. Just different authoritarians attacking from different angles.


Thank you


I am working in the german media sector as a political consult and with a small own media comp for 26 years. I am just following the path of politics trying to deduct what's happening from a libertarian perspective


You can avoid getting arrested in the UK for thought crimes posted on X using this one simple trick:   Don't post on X.


If you would be so gracious, I humbly request that you furnish me with the origin of this knowledge, that I might further immerse myself in its profundity. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated.


I'm still thinking about cypherpunks falling out of favor in geek culture. It occurred to me that people are very much still behind us on certain fights when carried out in a certain way.

For example, fighting against IoT crap that spies on you. People love seeing the alternatives to Nest and Ring and the like. They usually don't actually build/buy the open source versions and frequently still buy the corporate products, but they're rooting for us nonetheless. That's pretty much how it was back in the 90s as well. Lots of vocal support, and the punks were mainly building the things for us and make them available to others too. It is helpful to have people who collectively have enough money to hire a lawyer. It's helpful to have popular support when opposing laws that make cryptography illegal to export.

However, now, if we try to take on big corporate banks with basically any solution at all, we're the devil. Every time there's one bitcoin mining company doing something sketchy, critics jump straight to all of crypto is a scam and it's killing the planet. I know, #bitcoin != crypto and the energy consumption is more complex than they understand, but this is the perception.

To be fair, the power consumption even bothered Satoshi Nakamoto, so I can understand why that strikes a nerve. But of course trying to lay out the facts doesn't work because anyone who tries to have a conversation about it is an "other" and it's viewed as an "us vs them" situation.

Perhaps even more interesting is the people who self-identify as anti-capitalist. These are people whose core beliefs are that monopolies are bad, milking everyone to the maximum extent possible is bad, big banks (and finance in general) are the worst. Instead, the people who actually produce things should be respected. They don't like the idea of "extracting value" from people or engaging in consumerism. That we should be making durable goods, that can be upgraded and repaired instead of throwing phones in the landfill every other year.

These people seem like they should be excited about bitcoin. The idea that it's money that incentivizes postponing purchases as long as possible, doesn't directly benefit banks and big finance, and can be used in the solidarity economy or to donate to anti-corporate groups like Wikileaks. It seems superb.

But they are also generally concerned about the environment. If not climate change, then at least e-waste, clean air and water, aquifers not being drained and so forth. So we're right back at the bad/outdated/incorrect information being accepted as gospel. I'd be happy to have the conversation about whether bitcoin's transaction validation is worth the energy it consumes. But this nonsense about bitcoin using up all the fresh water, running on coal, or driving up energy prices for everyday folks... those are the ones that are frustrating.

I think the way to combat this is to post on legacy social media and the Fediverse about how you appreciate the progress that has been made and giving a hat tip to bitcoin for making it happen faster (or at all).

Example 1: post about the companies who are capturing methane to combat global warming and bitcoin is what incentivizes it/makes it cost effective.

Example 2: Post the surprising fact that rural Africans have electricity and pay less for it because of bitcoin mining, and since it's hydroelectric, it's completely free of fossil fuels.

Example 3: when the next popular crypto scam comes around, post about how messed up that is, compare it to the scam emails and phone calls getting people to do wire transfers to a criminal. If bitcoin fixes it, mention it in passing. And bitcoin doesn't fix the "I got tricked into sending money go a fraudster", so don't go there. On the other hand, if it's something like Bear Sterns, pointing out that btc was literally invented because of irresponsible bankers who never got any punishment for their actions because they were too big to fail.

Tell the good stories on their own, not in response to some hater who is probably preaching to the choir of other bitcoin haters. There's no point in trying to spread the message to bitcoin fanatics nor haters. You're either preaching to the bitcoin choir or it's falling on deaf ears. Either way, we're not moving forward. The point is to reach the people who don't already have a strong opinion about it and explain the benefits while smashing the misinformation. This is how we move forward. It's not by fighting (mostly), it's by educating and having empathy.


The UN Cybercrime Treaty puts security researchers and journalists at risk of being criminally prosecuted. It is incompatible with basic human rights.

This dystopian treaty was passed on Thursday in a unanimous vote first put forward by Russia.

It must not be ratified. Read 👇

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/07/journalists-and-security-researchers-risk-why-you-should-hate-proposed-un

https://therecord.media/un-cybercrime-treaty-passes-unanimous

https://www.ccc.de/en/updates/2024/stopp-cybercrime-convention


This is my current #grapheneOS setup.

I have three distinct profiles on my phone, each serving a specific purpose.

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲: This is my daily driver, free and open-source apps only. It has everything I need for my daily needs. For privacy reasons, I've excluded #bitcoin and #nostr related applications from this profile to maintain a low-profile and avoid leaking my online identity if someone were to snatch the phone out of my hands.

𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲: This secondary profile is designed as a decoy. I've installed a bunch of normie apps to make it more realistic, and some closed-source ones that I occasionally need. I rarely use this profile. I only switch to it when absolutely necessary, if you know what I mean.

𝗖𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲: This is where my true online identity lies, and where all the bitcoin and nostr apps reside. TOR, E2E chats, secret notes, and files are all here. I only access this profile when I'm alone and confident it's safe to do so.

All profiles have different passwords, obviously. Fingerprint disabled. And I've customized the color scheme of the menus for each one of them, so I can easily tell which profile I'm on.

While inside the Decoy Profile, you cannot see the installed apps from the other two profiles, but you can see that there are indeed two additional profiles on the device. I've taken extra steps to obscure this information by changing the profile picture on all three profiles to solid dark color that blends with the UI, and removed the profile names by using a invisible character, making them appear identical (i know it's not 100% fool proof but it's the best we can do).

All profiles have a pure black wallpaper, and the home screen has no icons, folders or widgets (except on the Decoy Profile). To access an app, I simply scroll up and open it from the default drawer, which displays all installed apps on that profile. This approach saves battery life and adds a slight bit of privacy.

Each profile has its own VPN running continuously, using different IP addresses, with killswitch turned on. All my free and open-source (#foss) apps are installed via Obtainium (aka downloads straight from the source). The closed-source 'normie' apps used in the Decoy Profile are from the Aurora Store (aka downloads from Play Store without needing an account).

Every app installed has most of its permissions stripped away, leaving only the absolute minimum required. Storage and contact scopes are always used.

Microphone, camera, NFC, bluetooth and location services, always turned off, unless absolutely needed for a brief moment.

Finally, I have disabled auto-updates on all apps and the operating system itself (by disabling 'System Updater' app). I want to be in control of my device, I choose when to update. I can't risk crowdstrike-like updates, so I wait a few days before updating.

#privacy #cybersecurity #opsec

https://media.tenor.com/yMj4zV5BtDQAAAAM/mr-robot-rami-malek.gif


Just discovered an awesome #foss app for #android called 'Survival Manual'. It's packed with tips from basic first aid to power generation, shelter, water, starting a fire, self-defense and much more. I was impressed. Good read.

https://media.tenor.com/OZr1tDM6lT4AAAAM/bear-grylls-camping.gif


The RAKWireless WisMesh Pocket has it all, but at a higher entry price. It is very nice, though.

If you want to save some money, look at the Heltec LoRa 32. They usually even come with a little case.

The LILYGO T-Beam will get you into GPS at a lower cost, but I think it's worth upgrading to the WisMesh Pocket.

If you're in the US, Rokland is probably the best source.


As the behemoth of bureaucratic control, Know Your Customer protocols suffocate the revolutionary spirit of Bitcoin, reducing it to a mere specter of its former self. By forcibly entwining the unfettered freedom of cryptocurrency with the cumbersome shackles of regulatory oversight, KYC BTC betrays the very essence of its existence. The sacrosanct principles of anonymity and decentralization, once the unyielding bastions of Bitcoin's promise, now lie vulnerable to the capricious whims of government agencies and institutions.
As the all-pervasive eye of surveillance casts its gaze upon the blockchain, the delicate balance between individual liberty and collective security is irreparably disrupted. The Leviathan of regulatory control, once confined to the realm of traditional finance, now extends its tentacles into the hitherto uncharted expanse of cryptocurrency, stifling innovation and creativity beneath an impenetrable shroud of bureaucracy.
In this bleak landscape, the KYC BTC regime assumes the role of a latter-day Panopticon, exercising an insidious influence over the actions and decisions of individuals. The erstwhile promise of Bitcoin as a beacon of financial freedom and empowerment is supplanted by an Orwellian dystopia, where every transaction is scrutinized, every movement tracked, and every participant subjected to the omnipresent gaze of the state. In this desolate future, the KYC BTC protocol stands as a grim testament to the boundless capacity of regulatory overreach to stifle human ingenuity and crush the unyielding spirit of freedom. #kycnotme #kyc #freedom #privacy #btc #bitcoin #xmr #monero #panopticon #surveillance #dystopia #scrutiny #BIS #FED #unlicensedmoneytransmiters


While you were busy making fun of the UK for criminalizing free speech, the UN finalized its Cybercrime Convention which will overrule bank secrecy and criminalize hacking, whistleblowing, and security research.

The convention, which was finalized last friday, drastically expands government surveillance powers and enables the widespread sharing of personal data between UN member states.

The convention mandates the identification, tracing, confiscation and seizure of "proceeds of crime, property, equipment or other instrumentalities" and the collection of real-time traffic and content data on behalf of requesting member states.

It further mandates member states to establish criminal offences for "the concealment or disguise of the true nature, source, location, disposition, movement or ownership of or rights with respect to property" and  "the conversion or transfer of property [...] for the purpose of concealing or disguising the illicit origin of the property" when committed intentionally.

As the Electronic Frontier Foundation explains, the convention includes "documents saved on personal computers or notes stored on digital devices. In essence, this means that private unshared thoughts and information are no longer safe. Authorities can compel the preservation, production, or seizure of any electronic data, potentially turning personal devices into spy vectors regardless of whether the information has been communicated".

While the treaty defers most articles to the governance of local laws, it states that states "shall not decline to act [...] on the ground of bank secrecy".

Full story:

https://www.therage.co/un-cybercrime-convention-bank-secrecy/


3 days in Berlin and #Monero is everywhere. Some Berliners like privacy.

Meanwhile for the masses in the UK, it's trending to zero.
https://m.primal.net/JvnO.jpg


Please note: we do NOT control the domain simplexchat.org

It might be a phishing site to collect the data (it has an exact copy of our website https://simplex.chat).

We submitted the complaint to the domain registrar (GNAME).

Do NOT download anything from simplexchat.org, obviously.


# I'm leaving Foundation and joining Cake Wallet

It's time for a new chapter in my journey building freedom tech, and I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be jumping in to help Vik run Cake as VP of Operations starting in September.

## Why Cake?

I've known Vik for many years in the space, and have been watching from the sidelines as he's worked hard to bring together an amazing team to build out a wallet that prioritizes ease-of-use and powerful privacy no matter what cryptocurrency people prefer. That all started with being the first Monero wallet on iOS, and has rapidly grown to being a cross-platform, multi-cryptocurrency wallet used by hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

The best part? Cake Wallet has been paving the way in the privacy space for many years, including the latest push to be the first mobile wallet to include Silent Payments for Bitcoin and MWEB for Litecoin. My vision for Cake is to carry this privacy-first vision even further, continuing to push the envelope and let users access powerful privacy features with an intuitive, beautiful user experience that makes privacy easy.

The first three objectives I have will be improving and expanding Silent Payments support (especially improving the sync experience!), building out an amazing (and privacy-preserving) Lightning experience, and fine-tuning and improving the existing Cake Wallet that you all know and love across the board.

I can't wait to step into this larger role, especially with friends that I've already gotten the chance to meet and get to know over the years. I'm also thrilled to be able to dedicate a bit more time to expanding access and ease-of-use for Monero, especially in the wake of the takedown of Samourai Wallet and the broad attacks against Bitcoin privacy.

Monero is a more important tool than ever, and Cake has been a key part of making Monero more useful over the years.

## Grateful for Foundation

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Foundation and the incredible people I've gotten to work with so closely over the past two years. We've gotten the chance to build the best Bitcoin hardware wallet out there in Passport, and turn Envoy from a simple companion app for Passport to a powerful standalone mobile wallet with the best coin control in the space.

I especially wanted to shout out Zach Herbert and @qna, as they have been close friends and allies, giving me the chance to get started in the space and grow into what became a much larger role than originally planned with Foundation. Zach has gone above and beyond to empower me over the past two years, and his tireless efforts to drive Foundation forward and ensure we ship the best possible products has been inspiring.

@qna is the reason I'm even in Bitcoin in the first place, and was the key voice of reason that helped me understand the how and why of privacy in Bitcoin, as well as the power (and necessity) of going no-KYC-only. We've built a great friendship over the past two years and I'm honored to be able to have learned so much from him.

This has to be the most bittersweet move of my life, but I'm thrilled with the new prospects at Cake and know that those taking over in my place at Foundation are going to bring a unique approach to help them take the next step forward as well.

Now let's get back to building 🫡

P.S. - Keep an eye out, Cake and Foundation will be working closely together in the near future 👀


NOW - Fire "on the territory" of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says.

https://hell.twtr.plus/media/883b44ba1707a80e22b27c6ef0e2297e0a3e6a609cb12a4a24325b5ff3aa03db.file


UPDATE - Zaporizhzhya NPP suffered "serious damage" — TASS


How is this situation developing?


I daresay, the Nieto Fighter Bowie is an exemplar of cutlery craftsmanship, bespeaking a mastery of metallurgy and design. Its Vanadium Spanish steel, married to an ergonomic handle, yields a blade of unyielding ferocity and finesse. A true scion of utility and elegance, this knife shall prove an indispensable adjunct to any outdoorsman's arsenal. #Knife #EDC #AlwaysCarry #Nieto #NietoKnives #NietoFighterBowie #KnifeConnoisseur #Rule9

https://mnieto.com/fighter-bowie/460-fighter-bowie-13001.html


So I had to leave my job last night. Quite the toxic environment. There is one employee who is a passive aggressive narcissist, who has started trouble with multiple co-workers (including me). Last night was argument number two with her, which turned into a whole mess including the boss screaming in my face. Well, at one point the boss then pulls me aside and gives me some sob story about the employee having some trauma (boo fucking hoo), and because I am a guy she felt threatened, and was about to call police on me. Well needless to say, I could not work in a place that makes excuses for the troublemaker, and worse, blames its all on me. Now, that said, being that me being male was brought into the discussion, does that not make this a sexual discrimination issue? I'm asking seriously. It was one of the most disturbing things I have ever experienced, and am considering taking the employer to court. I now cannot feed myself again, and I am just sick and fucking tired of people getting away with fucking other people over with no fucking recourse. I was forced out of 70K a yr over a jab mandate, now I am forced out of the shit job I had to settle for because of a pair a psychopathic cunts who seem to hate men. Fuck this world. Fuck this society. Its all needs to burn to the fucking ground. And that is not a metaphor. Fuck it all. https://image.nostr.build/b90f65940af03ba0f0c718bd4c90f1cd49cbbcff143a5b370a3375213bf37174.jpg


You should rinse thoroughly after 4. Thank you.


The paradox of our existence: free speech is the privilege of the truly unshackled, yet we've never known such liberty. How can we even conceive of speaking truth to power when our very thoughts are held captive? #TheIllusionOfFreedom #Freedom #FreeSpeech #Liberty #Speech #Individuality


Have You Ever Seen the Rain? by CCR is a sonorous tapestry woven with poignant introspection and social commentary. Fogerty's plaintive vocals evoke the disillusionment of a generation, as the song's themes of turmoil and transformation remain eerily prescient in our own era.


As a gen Xer, I never went for MP3s. I'm an audiophile and an archivist, so I only use high-quality lossless formats. FLAC has been my go-to since it came out.

Wasn't a fan of cassettes or VHS tapes because they deteriorated with use, so I had to make and play copies of my 'masters' instead of the originals.

CDs were great, but I wasn't too keen on the mp2 quality of DVDs. Laserdiscs, on the other hand, were fantastic and they didn't deteriorate with regular play (aside from potential oxidation issues).

Love the warmth of vinyl, the large art and liner notes, but it is a flawed medium that also deteriorates with time and use.

Collecting and playing vintage media is fun, but for my library, it's archival mediums FTW.


His majestity the king is my head of state in Canada but honestly he can gfy


I commend the Victorinox Evoke Black, a paragon of utility & discretion, exemplifying the virtues of a superior EDC companion. Its understated elegance belies a multitude of functions, rendering it an indispensable asset for the discerning individual. #Victorinox #EDC #sak #rule9 #foldingknife #knige #pocketknife

https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Outdoor/Evoke-BS-Alox/p/0.9415.DS23


I rise to bring to your attention a matter of grave concern. After I posted the parent note, unlicensed financial transactions are being directed towards me by unidentified individuals, compromising my integrity and potentially undermining the rule of law. I implore the relevant authorities to take immediate action to rectify this situation and ensure that all financial dealings are conducted in a transparent and accountable manner.

#monero #garnet #xmr #btc #bitcoin #nostr #amethyst #freedom #privacy


If one cryptocurrency is adopted by asset management firms and another is delisted from major exchanges, it indicates strong fiat money system support for the first and significant fiat money system rejection for the second.


I #Garnet now, and you should too.

#nostr #monero #amethyst #btc #bitcoin #zap #xmr

https://github.com/retrnull/garnet/releases/tag/v0.3.0


Thou shalt not observe!


#KYC no thank you


https://i.nostr.build/GNWkEg8WXkR9DGsy.jpg
#memes #funny


On her way home, a young girl uses an airsoft gun to fend off an attack by monkeys. https://image.nostr.build/d3b80a4f172b1be3798655f1d8f6b243fc5894ed0918169327f414894197955b.jpg


No KYC, Peer-to-peer groups, to buy Monero or BTC

Anyone can observe with publicly available information that,

You can get a better price in the groups than hitting the exchanges directly, because you're getting it from a random dude who wants out, while as the exchange has pro vendors charging double.  Pro vendors want more to take on the risk of their Zelle/Paypal/SEPA/ect getting frozen.  Random dude is more concerned with theft.  If the other person is afraid of charge-back risk, then cash-in-mail with an arbitrator would sound good.

One could first meet people and then go with them to Haveno, Bisq, Bitcointalk, or XMRBazaar arbitrators.
With free speech such as "Buying {XMR/BTC} at {insert %} above Spot in {insert country} with {payment methods}"

Legal Disclaimer: I never take custody of funds. I never coordinate exchanges.  I don't host or control any of these, this is free speech public information. (2nd disclaimer at the end)

Very Active Monero Signal Group:
https://signal.group/#CjQKIMtPr_BcagCe6ARHnHOYXMzS-WMLFVndrjRX-QLye9foEhDjts9QEhsvErDn7i0oiZaV

2nd Signal group:
https://signal.group/#CjQKIH8v8CvjuKl4FPRoWNfI44YK8-12FNdS0E55_LjbrZdbEhA6swzvNFN9VlMExMNmRTa4

SimpleX Over-the-Counter Trades:
https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=2-4&smp=smp%3A%2F%2Fhpq7_4gGJiilmz5Rf-CswuU5kZGkm_zOIooSw6yALRg%3D%40smp5.simplex.im%2FQdiE4Q_YlaDxWgS0I8I5Rd5fvMi5Ynt8%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-2%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEARXCMp0Cr6douxAqW3wrU8gc8AjPVpd6Zra-GDexwZiQ%253D%26srv%3Djjbyvoemxysm7qxap7m5d5m35jzv5qq6gnlv7s4rsn7tdwwmuqciwpid.onion&data=%7B%22type%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22groupLinkId%22%3A%22i0bp_uTx-o7P7iVZ547qvA%3D%3D%22%7D

SimpleX Bank Exit Group:
https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=2-5&smp=smp%3A%2F%2Fu2dS9sG8nMNURyZwqASV4yROM28Er0luVTx5X1CsMrU%3D%40smp4.simplex.im%2FfAfaPXxFIfD3bO4AfuioCUmZb3xw_HTt%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-2%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEADoIxt1cJ6cOV7rBCjA0r9bwjCNeq9OWlBJhswBY6agE%253D%26srv%3Do5vmywmrnaxalvz6wi3zicyftgio6psuvyniis6gco6bp6ekl4cqj4id.onion&data=%7B%22type%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22groupLinkId%22%3A%22kxuLfy44jNuwtmTh6DoF3A%3D%3D%22%7D

Telegram Bank Exit:
https://t.me/SortieDeBanque

SimpleX Haveno Exchange Group:
https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=2-4&smp=smp%3A%2F%2FSkIkI6EPd2D63F4xFKfHk7I1UGZVNn6k1QWZ5rcyr6w%3D%40smp9.simplex.im%2FMplYm7uxopKyUOrKqnWySpXQIGxoJWYB%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-2%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEAs8PcRwnf_-H30yXfwV0MSbka9I_xBeVNr4vKJNoReBw%253D%26srv%3Djssqzccmrcws6bhmn77vgmhfjmhwlyr3u7puw4erkyoosywgl67slqqd.onion&data=%7B%22type%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22groupLinkId%22%3A%22YT2t__GnjpZ1W2MjJAz6Sw%3D%3D%22%7D

SimpleX Monero Group with 900+ members:
https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=1-4&smp=smp%3A%2F%2Fu2dS9sG8nMNURyZwqASV4yROM28Er0luVTx5X1CsMrU%3D%40smp4.simplex.im%2FlG8iICBMC11b1Tvwi5UNhtbBVND4sEdF%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-2%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEAciIsZEcoYgI97bE08qdb3bv9HgE6RK2eVE0FvO7F13M%253D%26srv%3Do5vmywmrnaxalvz6wi3zicyftgio6psuvyniis6gco6bp6ekl4cqj4id.onion&data=%7B%22type%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22groupLinkId%22%3A%22UHBD5vOaGzQ-fnGIvx-6Zw%3D%3D%22%7D

SimpleX Official Monero Group:
https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=1-4&smp=smp%3A%2F%2FPQUV2eL0t7OStZOoAsPEV2QYWt4-xilbakvGUGOItUo%3D%40smp6.simplex.im%2Fo3W26CbJDR8abO4QG7Cvl7HM1WbKt5kO%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-2%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEAZLrvRhnIYDQjjyAgTnuDbZ5fhMRhA9BTBRblkqMtsQc%253D%26srv%3Dbylepyau3ty4czmn77q4fglvperknl4bi2eb2fdy2bh4jxtf32kf73yd.onion&data=%7B%22type%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22groupLinkId%22%3A%22XENmd9XeJ0rcB900hulObg%3D%3D%22%7D

(you might kicked out of this one, but f em, try it)
Matrix Official Monero Workgroup::
https://matrix.to/#/#monero-community:monero.social

XMPP Revuo:
revuo-monero@conference.jabbers.one

Haveno: Anyone with the internet can observe that Haveno works, but it's light liquidity due to DDoS.  This is being fixed with a Proof of Work patch coming soon.

Consider reposting this to spread the parallel economy!  We’ve got to make this information widely known.

Legal Disclaimer: I am not operating or controlling any of these groups or exchanges. I'm literally talking about public information.


Relay list to discover the user's content


The US just recommended a 30-year prison sentence for alleged Bitcoin Fog operator Roman Sterlingov.

Sterlingov's case became known as the case to "put cryptocurrency tracing on trial", as much of the evidence presented was collected using Chainalysis' blockchain analysis software Reactor – The prosecution "haven’t pointed to any smoking-gun digital evidence retrieved from Sterlingov’s possessions or devices", as WIRED reported following Sterlingov's arrest.

Chainalysis described Sterlingov's guilty verdict as setting precedent for "Chainalysis blockchain analytics being used by prosecutors as evidence when they take criminals to court", arguing that the verdict "affirms the ways in which our solutions have become the industry standard, made possible by our partners in government who use our tools everyday to fight illicit activity".

The only problem: experts believe that the government's got the wrong guy, and that the jury has convicted a user of Bitcoin Fog as its operator – arguing that Chainalysis' tools are "flawed" and "shouldn't be trusted to convict defendants when they face decades in prison".

2024 is the year of dangerous precedents in which not just your right to privacy is on the line, but the very question of how much science matters in a court of law when it comes to BTC.

All the tea:

https://www.therage.co/bitcoin-fog-sentencing/


Congratulations! Great individual!


We are happy to announce that Seth for Privacy is joining Cake Labs in September as the VP of Operations. Seth brings his years of experience and knowledge in not only cryptocurrencies, but also in the being a voice for the privacy space. We look forward to bringing you new products and features with Seth on the team!
https://m.primal.net/Jtqc.jpg


Please do not breathe, as someone might get offended and there will be consequences: maybe jail or deportation to Rwanda. #GN


#Freedom is the quintessential #human attribute that empowers us to conceive and contemplate thoughts unencumbered by external influence, allowing our minds to roam freely across the vast expanse of intellectual inquiry. It is the unfettered capacity to think unhindered, untouched, and uninhibited, enabling us to explore the depths of our #consciousness and tap into the boundless potential that lies within. #GN


It's OK, I just want her to be happy.


He never fucked me like she did and that is why. Thank you for asking. Have a good night. #GN


He never fucked me like she did and that is why. Thank you for asking. Have a good night. #GB


Everything spies on you
https://v.nostr.build/DarSnJUzvBQOLhIO.mp4


The fleshless gentleman speaks wise words.


SimpleX Chat v6.0-beta.4 is released!

It is stable to use, and please let us know any issues - any help testing it is really great!

You can get beta version for iOS from Apple TestFlight, and for Android from GitHub or from our F-Droid repo (it's still in review in Play Store beta channel): https://simplex.chat/downloads/

The final release will be published on 8/14, together with the announcements.

https://m.primal.net/Jsqo.jpg


For optimal user experience, I believe that enhancing battery life in Simplex Chat's "always on" mode is a crucial improvement. When can we expect this issue to be resolved and the app's energy efficiency to be significantly improved?


JUST IN - Africa's public health agency is set to declare a monkeypox public health emergency as early as next week — Reuters


💾 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀

Convert all your photos and images to the efficient WEBP format, using 95% lossy compression setting. This will significantly reduce file size while maintaining excellent visual quality.

In most cases, you won't notice any difference in image quality (unless zooming in a lot), and file sizes will be reduced by over 90%~.

For #linux users, using 'YOGA Image Optimizer' flatpak makes this process easy.

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At least the guy once had a friend.


Always has been.


Only 2.9 billion?!


One of the most critical parts of Bitcoin cold storage is firearms and firearm training.

Ignore this at your own peril.


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Doesn't owning only two of each item actually increase the laundry frequency, negating the efficiency of your minimalist approach? Wouldn't having a few more identical pieces allow for less frequent washing, thereby reducing the overall workload?


And that also... I do not understand the hype, to be frank.


Zapathons are stupid excrement.


I'm curious to know if, in exchange for entrusting them with my most prized possession, a samurai sword, they would reciprocate with a premium bundle of services, including an Amazon Prime membership, HBO subscription, and perhaps even a Disney+ subscription?


Everyone talks about it, but I'm skeptical about the privacy claims surrounding Venice.ai, particularly given its closed-source nature. It's challenging to reconcile the notion of a privacy-focused AI with the lack of transparency inherent in a closed-source model. Without open access to the code, it's difficult to verify the extent to which user data is truly protected.


No.

- Go on your #linux appstore.
- Install 'Alpaca' on your machine.
- Download Llama 3.1 8B, or any other #opensource model.
- Chat with that thing 100% locally.

Free. No tracking. No trusting DuckDuckGo #privacy washing garbage. No browser.


“Why would anyone need to be anonymous online?”
“Why do you need private communications?”
“Why do you need privacy if you have nothing to hide?”

The UK provides a great reminder that when speech itself becomes a crime, anyone can be made into a criminal.

Anyway, good morning. https://v.nostr.build/9KXF2599KCYE5aab.mp4


It's worth noting, however, that in my experience, some websites are able to detect the actual location of Proton VPN's servers, rather than the location they are intended to mask. As a customer of Proton VPN, I find this limitation to be somewhat unsatisfactory.


Tattoos are being used to kyc you. Paired with surveillance state tech, you'll need to do more than just hat and mask up.

https://www.rightsanddissent.org/news/tattoo-recognition-research-threatens-free-speech-and-privacy/

#privacy #ftg #freedom


It seems like the main selling point that #nostr has over every other social network is #censorship resistance. People often liken NOSTR to #Bitcoin in this way. But if images in #damus (or any client) are uploaded to https://nostr.build by default, then all a censor (such as China) needs to do is block that domain, and now all those images are broken. How is that censorship resistant? #asknostr


After October, Relai requires customer information to continue using their services. No new credit card additions are possible, TODAY, without personal details (KYC) given to the company. Hope this answers your questions. You can try it yourself. #Relai #KYC


Not KYCed, they are not.


Can you please provide more context or information about the specific issue you're referring to in relation to #Trezor hardware wallet? Should it's use be discontinued?


Can you please provide more context or information about the specific issue you're referring to in relation to Trezor hardware wallet? Should it's use be discontinued?


Stop using hardware wallets that don’t take security seriously (sadly, all of them except Jade and BitBox). This is a novel construction, but the class of attacks is very old.

A laptop purchased in person, immediately installing Linux without ever connecting it to the Internet is a much better way to store coin than hardware wallets. Which, frankly, is just embarrassing incompetence for the hardware wallet industry.

https://darkskippy.com/


When your friends ask how much money you lost but you know exactly where your keys are stored.
https://image.nostr.build/e48a76400accf5fe0dc9de8887cc0ea32375f2bbb05000c8b53ed0f6fcaae7d1.jpg


Here is the interview with Andy Yen on this issue.

Opt Out: Proton Wallet w/ Andy Yen
Starting from: 00:48:52

Episode webpage: https://optoutpod.com/

Media file: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1790481/15505787-proton-wallet-w-andy-yen.mp3#t=2932


Is this a good time to sell all my #btc ?


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Bitcoin plummets as a perfect storm of liquidity depletion and Japan's debacle unleashes a maelstrom of selling pressure, exacerbated by a cascade of derivatives liquidations that's testing the mettle of even the most stalwart investors #Bitcoin


GM


Adding uBlock Origin to Tor Browser can make you stand out and compromise your privacy. Risk of unique browser fingerprint increases, making it easier for websites to identify you. Consider the security implications before installing #uBlockOrigin in #TorBrowser #Privacy #Security


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#Casablanca is a #cinematic masterpiece that has captivated audiences for generations. Its timeless tale of #love, sacrifice, and #political intrigue continues to resonate with viewers today, making it an enduring #classic worthy of admiration.


Dive into the raw, unfiltered world of #Tokyo's underworld with "Tokyo Lucky Hole" by Nobuyoshi #Araki. This iconic book captures a bygone era in Japan's #nightlife, offering an intimate glimpse into its neon-lit alleys and secretive dens. Araki's masterful #photography transports you to a time when boundaries were pushed and #taboos were shattered. This is not just a #coffee-table book – it's an experience that will leave you breathless and craving more of the seedy, seductive allure of Tokyo's past. A must-have for any photography or #Japan enthusiast.


How you can be deanonymized through Tor

Tor is an excellent tool for privacy, and we do not recommend you avoid it. However, there are many limitations to be aware of and ways of using it that can compromise your anonymity on Tor. This post will discuss just a few of the ways, but there may be others that the public is unaware of. For example in 2017, the FBI dropped a case against a school worker accused of downloading child pornography because the FBI would have rather let him go than reveal the source code for how they deanonymitized him through Tor. [1]

The techniques we will cover include:

1) JavaScript based attacks

2) Cookies

3) Compromised Exit Nodes

4) Compromised Middle Relays

5) Compromised Entrance Guards

6) Opening Files Outside Tor

7) Ultrasonic Sounds

JavaScript Attacks

JavaScript can be used to identify a user through Tor in a number of different ways. This is why Tor Browser comes pre-bundled with the “NoScript” plugin. This plugin can either reduce or disable JavaScript’s ability. When the plugin is set on the “Safest” setting, JavaScript is completely disabled. This level of security is required to completely stay anonymous and secure on Tor.

The first way that JavaScript can identify a user is if a malicious website were to inject code into Mozilla Firefox (the foundation upon which the Tor Browser bundle is built). An example of this exploit was demonstrated as recently as 2022 by Manfred Paul at a Pwn2Own hacking contest of getting a user’s real IP address through Tor. [4a] [4b]

But this is not a one time bug or incident, as Mozilla Firefox has a history of being vulnerable to these types of malicious JavaScript injections. Malicious script hacks caused Tor to have to patch to correct them in 2019 [5], 2016 [6], and 2013 [8].

Back in 2016, cybersecurity researcher Jose Carlos Norte revealed ways that JavaScript could be used to identify Tor users through its hardware’s limitations. These advanced techniques fingerprinted the user’s mouse movements, which are tied to hardware restrictions and potentially unique operating system settings. Norte additionally warned how running CPU intensive code could potentially identify the user’s PC based on how long it takes to execute. [7]

The point of all of this is that all of these vulnerabilities did not work when NoScript was set to the safest mode of disabling JavaScript.

Browser Alone doesn’t stop cookies

Another security issue with Tor is pre-existing cookies, which could compromise your anonymity. For example, let’s say you previously signed on to your Amazon account from the same computer you are now using Tor Browser in (but using a different browser). If you now visit an Amazon page using Tor Browser (or maybe even receive a forwarded Amazon URL), you could potentially be connected to the Amazon cookie already on your computer and be deanonymized instantly. This would immediately connect the Tor traffic with you.

Remember though that Tor Browser is only one of a few options for using Tor. The way around this cookie issue is to use Tor in a virtual machine with the Whonix operating system or the USB operating system version of Tor called Tails.

Compromised Tor Exit Nodes

Your traffic enters Tor encrypted and stays encrypted through its journey throughout the mixnet until it gets to the final stop, which is the exit node. Here the exit node communicates with the “regular” clearnet without Tor’s onion encryption to access a website on your behalf.

Outside of Tor on the “regular” clearweb internet, most websites use httpS encryption. This is shown with a padlock in the top by the URL. If the website is http, without the “s,” then it’s unencrypted plain text data. Anything you do using an unencrypted http website with a Tor exit node can be snooped on and seen. However, this risk is relatively low because of the high percentage of websites that use httpS.

The biggest risk is that the httpS encryption can be removed using SSL stripping. This is when the Tor Exit node acts as a man in the middle, faking the server with which you’re trying to authenticate and downgrading the connection to httpS. For example in 2020, a malicious actor took control of over 23% of all Tor exit nodes and started doing SSL stripping to steal Bitcoin being sent on mixing websites. [9] [10]

To prevent against these types of attacks, upgrade the Tor security level to safest, which requires the use of HTTPS encryption with “HTTPS-Only”. Also pay attention to the top icon by the URL bar, to make sure there’s always a padlock showing it’s using this encryption.

You can click on the icon to see your Tor connection route and the certificate authority. Certificate authorities are the entities that validate the authenticity of the HTTPS encryption to this IP address. On a side note, these certificate authorities can act as a censor by removing an entry’s IP address, and this is one of the flaws that many cryptocurrency blockchains are actively working to solve.

Another way to prevent malicious Tor exit nodes from stealing your data or cryptocurrency is to avoid using exit nodes by using primarily Onion services. If you only login to Onion websites, then you never exit Tor. This doesn’t mean completely avoiding clearweb sites, but try to only browse them and not login. It’s the login/password credentials that malicious exit nodes steal with SSL stripping.

Malicious Middle Relays

The next type of risk is malicious middle relays — the hop between an entrance guard and an exit node. For example, the malicious group KAX17 had been identified as having run up to 35% of the middle relays and 10% of the overall Tor network before the official Tor project removed 900 of its servers. [15] [16]

While malicious exit nodes often want to steal Bitcoin or data, the goal of malicious middle relays is to deanonymatize users by seeing the path of their traffic. This is especially true on Onion hidden services because it doesn’t even use exit nodes.

There are a few things you can do to reduce this risk. We will go over them in the entrance guard section, because they are the same methods.

Malicious Entrance Guards

Entrance guards can see what IP address is connecting to the Tor network, but can’t see the traffic itself as it’s onion layer encrypted. However, they can gather some information, such as the time, size, and frequency of the data packets.

Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Qatar Computing Research Institute wrote in a 2015 paper that if one of their malicious machine learning algorithm servers gets randomly picked to be a user’s entrance guard, then it may be able to figure out what website that user is accessing. The MIT researchers are able to do this by analyzing the patterns of packets from a pre-determined list of websites and seeing if they match the traffic their malicious entrance guard snoops. [17] [18]

According to MIT News, the MIT machine learning algorithm has above an 80% chance to be able to identify what hidden services a given Tor participant is hosting, but there are two conditions. First the host has to be directly connected to its malicious entrance guard and second the hosted site was on MIT’s predetermined list. [18] And finding who is the host of controversial materials is often of more interest to oppressive regimes than just who are the website’s visitors.

How can you avoid this?

There are a few ways you can reduce your risks with malicious entrance guards and middle relays.

First, use your own hosted ob4s bridge as an entrance guard to avoid ever having both a malicious relay and guard. Our company can help you set this up on a cloud server (VPS) or you can do it on your own.
And second, you can enter Tor with a VPN first.

Opening Files Outside of Tor

If files are opened outside of Tor Browser, they could have code that executes and reveals back to an adversary your real IP address. To avoid this, one can use a dedicated virtual machine like Whonix, which forces all traffic in the VM through Tor. Another option is the Tails operating system on a USB stick, which automatically erases everything after you’re done.

However, if you want to use a PDF outside of Tor, then you’ll need to convert it to plain text. One great Linux tool to do this inside Whonix’s command line is PDFtoText. You can install it with this command:

sudo apt install poppler-utils

Then use it with this:

pdftotext -layout input.pdf output.txt

The -layout flag keeps the original layout. input.pdf is the original file, and output.txt is what you want the output to be named.

Ultrasonic Cross Device Tracking

As University of California Santa Barbara cybersecurity researchers presented at a BlackHat European conference, malicious websites can identify users through Tor using sounds invisible to the human ear. [20]

The way this works is that many popular phone apps use Silverpush’s ad system, which can receive high frequency audio without the phone’s owner being aware of it. Audio of this type could be broadcast maliciously from a Tor website.
Silverpush enables the sale of your location data

These doctoral researchers warned of the dangers Silverpush presents by being connected to wide-spread platforms such as Google Ads. To demonstrate this, the researchers played video of their lab experiment, which de-anonymatized a laptop through Tor Browser, as a result of an Android’s mic next to the laptop’s speakers, while being signed in to a Google account. [34]

While the researchers presented a Chrome browser app that can stop this, we do not recommend it for Tor use because of fingerprinting (and Tor Browser is Firefox based). The best solution is to turn off the speakers and any phones around you when visiting controversial or private websites. Also consider a degoogled phone with a custom operating system, such as Graphene or Calyx, which would allow you to modify when apps have microphone privileges.

Conclusion

In this article, we covered a variety of different ways your identity can be revealed through Tor. To summarize your best defenses are:

1) Disable JavaScript with Tor’s Safest Setting

2) Use a custom private entrance bridge (ob4s) for an entrance guard that you control. Our company can help you set this up, or do it on your own.

3) Use Whonix or Tails when you need JavaScript or for doing anything outside a browser, such as opening unknown software or files

4) Before connecting to Tor, first use a high quality VPN with OpenVPN (Wireguard won't be faster for Tor)

5) Avoid resizing Tor Browser because of fingerprinting

Consider sharing what you learned.  And of course, here's the sources:
https://simplifiedprivacy.com/how-you-can-be-deanonymized-through-tor/index.html


Imagine a world where #Bitcoin and #Monero coexist in harmony, each with its unique strengths. As the digital landscape evolves, interoperability between these #cryptocurrencies is becoming increasingly vital. Just as our phones seamlessly communicate through various networks, so too should our #digital #assets. The value of having both #BTC and #XMR lies not in competition, but in complementarity. Each currency serves a distinct purpose, offering users unparalleled versatility and #security. As the #crypto ecosystem continues to grow, the integration of these #blockchains will unlock new possibilities for users worldwide. Embrace the synergy between Bitcoin and Monero – it's an opportunity too valuable to ignore.


#Haveno now has over 500 trades!


Ever felt like your mind is racing with thoughts, making it impossible to surrender to the sweet embrace of slumber? I'm curious, how do you fellow insomniacs combat this nightly battle? Share your sleep-saving strategies and let's conquer the dark hours together! #sleepstruggles #insomniaclife #Insomnia #sleep #sleeping


#Amazon's crawling bot, which they describe as "used to improve our services, such as enabling #Alexa to answer even more questions for customers" is apparently indexing events using my njump instance.

"Alexa, please give me a summary of all the #nutsack conversations on nostr today".

https://blossom.oxtr.dev/1c08e4e11eb35a0acc48ad4d2b195d36248d10f3b62c93c3464ada406f663a09.png


Linux users today

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I'm not financially equipped to pursue that endeavor, so it's out of the question for me. But thank you for your suggestion.


Microsoft outage today is a total nightmare! Can't access any of my important files or online services. Feeling like I'm stuck in the Stone Age without my usual digital tools. #microsoftoutage #fuckmyday


How the hell should I know?! I have no phone!


Bitcoin and Nostr: A Revolution for #Freedom 📢 Bitcoin's #decentralized, censorship-resistant nature when integrated with #Nostr can change the world for the better. Imagine a future where free speech prevails and content isn't controlled by Big Tech. Let's empower individuals! #Bitcoin #BTC


"the sale of assets ,even before the conclusion of ongoing criminal proceedings, is always legally required if there is A THREAT OF SIGNIFICANT LOSS in value of about ten percent or more. These conditions were always met with the volatile Bitcoins due to the enormous and extremely fast price fluctuations."

🤣 👋 #HFSP
 https://image.nostr.build/baa7e3a3a5f29095d3e76a0fadded404caa37016e39713472976242d78083d17.jpg


Today I'm the #newguy and it sucks!


#cartoons rock!!!


I've seen all the episodes, I don't know how many times, and I just need to watch them again and again.


Who likes #bluey cartoons?