I agree (I have interests I don’t post about akin to the lichen expert). Can even compare this with the number of Brits here. Feels like that number is barely into double figures at the moment. I’m hopeful things will evolve in time though.


Yep, although I’d argue that more are not actually. Real science research community is poorly represented on all social media in general. It’s simply not suited to it or the “done thing”. But of those who are on there, why are they? Ego? Peers are on there as well? Twitter market penetration over time?


I’d imagine they do. But where are they? Waiting to follow them… 😂


Hmm, I’d follow an expert on lichen. 😁 I’d class them as a normie though - with an area of expertise. It’s a funny term. Perhaps I think of the term more as a non-dev, non-bitcoiner. 😅 Someone who posts about interests, experience, expertise outside of bitcoin and dev. (caveat: they can still be a dev and a bitcoiner 😅).


True - definitely had an impact. I’d also argue the MSM had an impact too. BlueSky garnered significant MSM coverage post Elon Twitter acquisition and it’s easier to use for those used to usernames and passwords.


I see “normies” as those with  interests other than bitcoin who I might follow and engage with (because I find them interesting). The term is very open to interpretation though.


I do. #nostr attracted bitcoiners largely because of the public/private key and decentralisation understanding. That understanding and why it’s important needs to become “normie universal” alongside making #nostr easy-to-use and a place for all topics (and the “other stuff”).


So the conclusion is that #nostr needs more “normies”


Trademarks are a fuck if you do, fuck if you don't type of law.

Was not an easy decision, but had to be made. I own it.

If you don't defend it, you lose it.

And If someone made an evil version of our products we would have less recourse.

Running your sales site of your knock off out of the same repository as your codebase is retarded. Trademark has nothing to do with the code.

Things are never as simple as the cancel ppl try to make it be.

The drama seems to always originate from the same sources...


Nice! I like these “fleiger” style dials. Good contrast and easy to read.


You mean #BlockCock 😅


It’s basically to prevent “goal hanging” (players hanging around the opposition’s goalkeeper). It’s quite a simple rule. What makes it contentious is being able to tell if the player receiving the ball was behind all of the opposition’s defence players at the exact time the ball was kicked to them. Hence the introduction of VAR to digitally do what the official linesmen do (those officials running up and down the side of the pitch).

Other main rules include “fouls” I.e. impeding another player - the severity of which leads to either a yellow card (a warning, but get two of those during a match and you’re off the pitch) or a red card (bad or dangerous foul) and you’re instantly sent off. Fouls committed in the penalty box area lead to a penalty.

You also can’t handle the ball hence it’s called football 😁


Why are they always lying down?


Definitely. It’s one of the “features” I like. I feel in control. Seek, follow, unfollow, mute. No need to fight.


Is there a good pros and cons table comparing NOSTR with Bluesky?


It simply got a lot of MSM coverage at the time Elon bought Twitter. The herd followed. And yes, likely because of a bigger audience.


Agree. Ditched them too upon news they were sunsetting.


That’s crap! Name is not even close. I could understand if it were ClockBlock or even BlockWatch but one references the coin the other the chain. Weak and very fiat, and not a good look especially considering the community that it’s aimed at.


Is this a take down due to the name or a take down due to the product?


Yeah I scrapped that idea… 😂


TAX THE MINERS!

https://globalsolidaritylevies.org/app/uploads/2024/11/GSLTF-Scaling-Solidarity-Progress-on-Global-Solidarity-Levies-report.pdf#page46


Facts!


Fake


Breaking my self-imposed “no posts until $100k” to say this:

This NPUB is unofficial. No official British broadsheet would spell decentralised and centralised with an -ize. It even states this in The Guardian’s own Style Guide.

Don’t Trust, Verify. nostr:note1kzrxfhw4etygu8td8k8y2sztv6em7v25wfjrvc5fx2t8mfck6gpssx49x7


Not posting anything on #NOSTR until $100k…

Bye for now. 🫂


Old enough to know… 😁


😂 - we are all American…


Newbie: Wow! 1 Sat is only $0.00087 whereas one Meta share is $580! https://image.nostr.build/4b2ef8986b1c80004d3031e16cc47780696d5066c73b72514983f76e9ac3701c.jpg


Nice! Very nearly bought one of these as a runaround a few months back but decided it was a bit on the small side plus I didn’t really need it. Fun little things though. Enjoy!


Not owning the paper bitcoin they bought.


In the early days of zaps on #NOSTR, zaps of 10,000 and 50,000 sats were not uncommon.


Fun times!


You capture very nice photos! 💜


I’m already experiencing the silent treatment…


Never buy anything that crashes up 🤣


Old but…

https://youtu.be/kJqj9YQZRp0


I think a lot worry about those too and are just enjoying the NGU moment.


Think I missed the block 😂 #ZAPDEEZNUTZ https://image.nostr.build/7cfd8720e1fc745a38eac91c3cab902f35b9669da7aef7ec2735a2ed453bf284.gif


"The Sovereign Individual," published in 1997, is incredibly prophetic!
https://m.primal.net/ICFa.jpg
https://m.primal.net/ICFb.jpg


Always enjoy the fact that the father of one of our “much loved” politicians co-wrote this book #Brit


People waking up 😁


Yeah, it was lovely low light - caught my eye…


…it’s the sound at the end that gets me 🤣


The sun actually made it out today - perfect excuse for a walk 🙂 https://image.nostr.build/1fbd6bea9c8ad73191b37ba19cb54dadceb07ce443f7f090f959abd1c145a074.jpg


11:11:11 11/11


Russia. If not, then one of the Arab states or a consortium of them from the GCC.

Could always be Germany regretting its mistake… 😂


GM! - I think I spotted a very rare British species just now. The Lesser Spotted Sun. Enjoy your day!


Top left could well be bottom right but older 🤔


Lovely words that I can really identify with having lost my father at a young age too. It’s amazing how their small actions can become very profound. Cherish them as I know he cherished you. 🫂 We’re also all perpetually young at heart and you’ve many years ahead of you. Plenty of time to figure it out… Sleep well! 💜


Haha totally!👍🏼


Suited lady possibly bad. I get freedom fighter vibes from top left man and bottom left lady. Bottom right man good turned bad (or vice-versa)…


Must you post such insatiable porn 🤤


Indeed. It’s doesn’t have to be 1 bitcoin. We’ll all look back and (hopefully) chuckle at our 10k, 50k and 100k sats zapping…


Ah! However, they are splendid whoever captured them.


This is true - it really doesn’t leave you regardless of age. It’s why, if you can get them to open up, 80 year olds from any generation are incredibly fascinating…


😁 I hear you. That said, I’ve been back to the Ministry of Sound in London when I broke the big 5-0. I decided the young-uns would have to deal with my presence and not me with theirs. Was a blast!


Your photos? If so, most excellent! Like the tune too.


Almost 25 years later and I STILL haven’t watched the “The Beach”. Must get around to it…

Always found this quite pleasant (along with others from the film’s sountrack):

https://youtu.be/dVNdTXEJv1A


The red candle is coming…at what fiat price point is hard to tell…


Totally. Used to catch the last tube at night and the suspense definitely builds up. Lived towards the end of a tube line that emerged into the open. (I think ‘twas the Northern Line towards Woodside Park and it was always quite eerie when alone).


Was a while ago now so not sure they’re still around. Used to love them!


Agree - a very beautiful lady.


Interesting times. As a Brit, I am very much in the popcorn camp… (excuse for an old meme too)

https://media1.tenor.com/m/6ty_TBuSZdUAAAAC/popcorn-eating.gif


Great movie, great song 👍🏼


Been a while but doesn’t the Bakerloo Line also still run some very old carriages… they used and they were great! Wooden features etc. (maybe they’ve got rid of them now?).


Looks like roasted Brussels, which are great brassicas!


When you decide to check your cold storage and realise there’s more than you thought… #KeepStacking

https://media1.tenor.com/m/BEmGLG-oFiEAAAAd/really-oh-seriously.gif


Suits also do not define the role. Sometimes they are just great and very flattering…


I’m going with Russia in a new Bitcoin Cold War in prep for a potential US “strategic reserve”


So what is the most decentralised option for communities?


The original right? Or am I showing my age… 👀

https://media1.tenor.com/m/GhX2OsyrFTQAAAAd/a-team-dirk-benedict.gif


If I was a cat…


Simple. Just love it more than her and she will soon come to hate it. 😏


Nope - you’re alone. 😁


Mmm! And I apologise in advance for both sexualising a dessert and objectifying women, but if my lady doesn’t jiggle like this, I am not interested…


Lies! It’s yuge! 😂


I always saw DIDs as a kind of NOSTR thing too and not as scary as some made out - a means to port your personal info across different protocols where you were in control of your ID and who could access it, not some third-party storing it. But hey-ho…


Indeed. I was following it quite closely at one point…


AI did not enlighten me…

The number “250” can refer to different things depending on the context. Here are a few possibilities:

1.	Quantity or Measurement: It could refer to a specific amount, such as 250 units of something (e.g., 250 items, 250 grams, 250 dollars).

2.	Historical Year: It could represent the year 250 AD, which might be significant in historical events or periods.

3.	Distance or Speed: It might refer to a distance (250 miles or kilometers) or a speed (250 miles per hour or kilometers per hour).

4.	Model Number: In technology or machinery, “250” could be a model number or version, like a camera model (e.g., Canon 250) or a vehicle model (e.g., a 250cc motorcycle).

5.	Area Code: In the context of phone numbers, it could refer to a regional area code.

6.	Milestone or Achievement: It might refer to a milestone or achievement, such as “250th anniversary,” “250th event,” or “250th edition” of something.

7.	Currency Denomination: In some countries, 250 could represent a currency denomination (e.g., 250 rupees, 250 pesos).

8.	Sports Statistics: In sports, it could refer to a player’s achievement, such as scoring 250 goals, points, or matches played.

Let me know if you had a specific context in mind!


Enlighten me. 😅


A heavy drinker who passed away at only 59 in 1925, Erik Satie’s Gnossiennes No. 1 (from his “Three Gnossiennes” composed around 1890) stirs me every time I listen to it.

What I like is the lack of time signatures / bar lines - it is “free time” and quite experimental with regards to structure and rhythm. (i.e. there’s no steady beat and the rhythm is free flowing).

Enjoy. 😊

https://youtu.be/1bx4dZcKBDE


Yes, although not an RPi for me (I run StartOS on a ThinkPad - super solid) - but does this expose me to the opening and closing of lightning channels, etc. Was burnt by Mutiny and ultimately said fuck that…


Yeah, been meaning to try this but it seems “sat expensive” on a monthly basis vs Primal, which is effectively free.


True that. It’s whatever drives the need to TikTok the whining that is distasteful/unappealing.


Currently, I read and note with #Damus and zap from #Primal. Is this the way?


Spent my childhood with easy access to a hidden beach…they are magical.


Sleep well! 🫂


Here’s a brief hodl / trading story. I have a side pot for selling at the top and buying at the bottom. So far, this is not working. 😅

/End of story

#Hodl


Spot on!


Try holding for almost a decade 😅


It’s an ass people. We all have them. Some cover them, some show ‘em. If my butt was as nice I’d show mine, especially if I promised its reveal on a prediction. Deal with it.

nostr:note17u2jl3ft625jvq8evqnp2m3a56pgawpka76hn5upe4n0myn6hdzqnjdvls


Nice - it’s coming together 👍🏼


It’s true. And that truth is why? It’s inherently natural. 😁


This is life - enjoy!


I’M TIRED OF THE BULLSHIT!


“PoLITiCaL ANALysT”


MSM “experts” offering their “gut feelings and opinions” is equivalent to pure conjecture and waffle. It’s literally 90% of content on the various TV channels right now. Switch off.


True


I was doing some deep
reading about this today. Forget money printing etc for one moment and my conclusion is that inflation in its most basic form is a result of human behaviour and basic supply and demand. It exists within simple trade, be-it two sheep for your donkey etc. If humans demand more donkeys or more sheep then inflation happens. However, it gets far more intricate when fiat money supply is involved.


Just tried it and noticed that after highlight the text it would not then allow me to reference a user using the “@“ within the note….


Nodes in the peer-to-peer bitcoin network verify transactions through cryptography and record them in a public distributed ledger, called a blockchain, without central oversight.

Is this me adding a comment to a highlighted comment in #Damus.


Yep. I was shooting Canon 1D MKII many moons ago. Very capable camera with L-Series glass but the pictures always looked, as I call it, “plastic”. Moved to a Nikon D3 and later a D800 and rediscovered the digital version of the “film look” (these were Nikon-tweaked Sony sensors). Still loyal to Nikon, but the Sony’s with Sony glass are highly impressive.


In general, the Canon will have more intuitive menus but the output from the Sony will be more pleasing.


I can’t help but feel that a big chunk of this is NOT based on ideology but rather for attention. Sad.


You make a valid point. Few place themselves in others shoes but when they do perspectives change significantly.


Wouldn’t be here without nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6

Thank you. 🙏🏼


It’s ok. I’ve gone WoS via Mutiny via Alby and decided that primal just works for #NOSTR.


Welcome 😁


Both


Indeed


I’m toying with going all in (within an element of reason). This is the first time since 2015 that I’ve considered doing this. That’s a personal step change that hasn’t happened for a long while (not financial advice).


Early morning power walk in nature soon after waking up, shower, poached egg on top of crushed avocado/toast, coconut water and an espresso. Then you are ready for the day…


There are some great terms. I put this together just now (not aimed at anyone):

Cor blimey! Give over with the aggro and argy-bargy you numpty, and stop being such a bellend you fucking spoon. That’s right! You’re all mouth and no trousers and always bodge things up, especially after a bender. Such a wet blanket! Indeed, we can be having a chinwag over your daily rag and how it’s full of codswallop but when I ask for a butcher’s you instead turn the page and tell me to do one. You’re such a plonker! Seriously, get on yer bike you smarmy doughnut!


IT’S IT’S YOU DOUGHNUT 🍩 🤣


You’re* 😅


Doughnuts if your British 😁


GM nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 🌅


The power of NGU. 😁


No Libya 🇱🇾 too…


Yay! Leet o’blockclock was achieved!
#1337 #MoscowTime #BlockClock


Valid point!


A new day begins! Let’s embrace it!


Good morning!🌅


Indeed it has evolved to become a symbol for anti-government stances, but as an old Brit with a penchant for UK history, I always like to highlight the original context and reasons.


However, twas more of a “holy war”. Catholics vs Protestants rather than the will of the people vs government.


Definitely on the widowmaker list along with this: https://image.nostr.build/7b94f463498efd6845e85b2ec3ef58a903c3921075696266595f2f01f27cc35d.jpg


😂 a valid practical reason eludes me…


Yes, a big up to nostr:npub1yaul8k059377u9lsu67de7y637w4jtgeuwcmh5n7788l6xnlnrgs3tvjmf - I also spun up a ThinkPad T480 bitcoin node based on his experience 👍🏼


Chance*


nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s any change muted words can be set at the top of the list of mutes? I have to scroll down a shed load of muted npubs before I get to my list of muted words and hashtags.


I vote MORE bitcoin signs!! 😁 Recount on the cards in Pennsylvania perhaps? Gonna remove my muted US election keywords on NOSTR now in order to see it all unfold…


Ah ok. 👍🏼 How’s Pennsylvania looking to a local? Seem to recall you’re a local. All reporting over here seems to be that everything is 50:50.


Have you got a new POTUS yet? I’m so out of the loop (intentionally).


Multipliers 😁


Time for bed! Gonna nod-off to this 2002 classic from “sampledelic” UK album, A Night on The Rocks… GN 🫂

https://youtu.be/M88NXmmuaOU


It is the way. Best version I’ve heard so far:

https://youtu.be/dTIZB3aI6u8


Nailed it 😂


Definitely - I have it.


Cardamom yes, but cumin?


Waits for nostr:npub1lrnvvs6z78s9yjqxxr38uyqkmn34lsaxznnqgd877j4z2qej3j5s09qnw5 ‘s guitar cover version…

https://youtu.be/rXJa1YcV6OQ


I love all music!


Also makes for a good power workout tune. A rebirth / rebuild song.


I like this 👍🏼


And many a post-clubbing night out in London listening to this while cooling down or driving back home…

https://youtu.be/7-BnB3xxUoA


Yes, I was there…and dancing.

https://youtu.be/TB54dZkzZOY


Old but gold (and I’ve probably posted it before)… I’m an oldish #Brit so I’m biased…

https://youtu.be/NSD11dnphg0


Going down the nostalgic road this evening…and showing my age.

https://youtu.be/mFBQ0PH5rM4


Loved the movie…


Gotta keep on keeping on…

https://youtu.be/DKL4X0PZz7M


Agree. Bad sleep after mental work as I’m still thinking about it. Physical work is all about body/muscular rejuvenation. One solution to mental work is to switch off with physical exercises directly afterwards.


So wrong and frustrating. Yes, there’s a bitcoin and conspiracy slant but plenty that isn’t.


So no 100k sats to maintain channels?


Not verified, but if true, then most excellent!


Yep, it’s all still 1 bitcoin.


No. It’s NOT a mystery ship. 🙄

It’s the MV Karadeniz Powership Onur Sultan, a power station vessel.

IMO: 9047441, MMSI: 636016953 callsign: D5IO8

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Karadeniz_Powership_Onur_Sultan

The TikTok account (Restaurante Punto Marino) that shot this footage also confirms this (there’s clearer footage where you can read the vessel’s name).

Furthermore, this footage was captured from the coast of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which is nowhere near Valencia.

This ship has been around the coast of Turkey since 12 October 2024 and is STILL there. (two weeks before the Valencia floods).


Simple reminder. You have a £3,000 yearly CGT allowance (used to be £12,300 🙄). You only pay CGT on any profit if you sell your Bitcoin.

A very basic example:
You buy 1 Bitcoin at £50,000. Sell it all at £55,000. A profit of £5,000.

Subtract the CGT allowance of £3,000 from this profit and you pay CGT (18% or 24%) on £2,000.


No. In the UK it’s the same rates “on the profits” from stocks and shares too, unless they are held in a stocks and shares ISA, which is tax-free.


It is easy for the tender feelings to cloud the judgement - Hercule Poirot


Nice! 👍🏼 Maintained my old W124 Merc and E34 BMW myself unless work required standing under it. Miss them but not a car owner now. Cheaper. Hire them now as and when.


TIL that this was sampled by Dr Dre. I am old…

https://youtu.be/y05mMRJrUnE


A nod to the OP. 😁


Pretty much where I’m at. All I know is this pleb:

Holds #Bitcoin.
Stacks #Bitcoin.
Does not sell #Bitcoin.
Does not own shitcoins.
Runs a #Bitcoin node.
Dabbled with #Lightning nodes and lost sats doing so.
Does not now dabble with Lightning nodes and instead keeps small amounts in custodial wallets for zaps.
Checks #NOSTR daily.
Zaps notes on #NOSTR.
Makes the occasional meme.
Maintains an interest and curiosity in things he enjoys or finds interesting.
Eats and sleeps well.
Minimises his fiat tax burden.
Is trying to leave WhatsApp.
Does not live on the ground floor.


😁 spot the honey badger watching the feral kitten…


No Facebook since 2008.
No Twitter since 2023.
No LinkedIn since 2024.
Never used Instagram.
Never used Snapchat.
Never used TikTok.

#NOSTR since 2022.


This man can barely speak English. Pretty sure his writing will cLOsELy match that of Satoshi’s native, British English forum posts. 🤣


…is very real.


I have never liked this term. I don't need people who follow me. I want to connect and exchange with people. Can we create a new term for nostr?


Yep, 😁 zero growth and likely a drop in the number of jobs.


HODLing longer than Germany at least. No mention of the new National Wealth Fund in the budget unless I missed it. Perhaps it’s going into that?

https://www.ft.com/content/2e63dd25-4c7d-4ae3-b40b-b8f7620f760b


One year on, I’m still loving this:

https://youtu.be/lAjUTSp8ZO0


$ not £ (can’t even get the fiat currency right 😂)


Ok 👍🏼 I’m penciling in £74,000. Easy to remember. And for those who don’t look at the NGU… GFY. For me, it’s all about confirmation of Bitcoin eating fiat; not fiat worth.


What was the “official” ATH? Seems to vary… (not that it matters - just curious).


Drool 🤤


Was that an ATH? I don’t even know…


Going to try this…


On iOS? Get the app & give nostr:npub1cprv8ukeanvng59yeqd54df87ppndz75nqjn5jr7hkt8gfahxekqnnpg42 a zap for his creation nostr:note15vxfvq8e63p6cpz57he4e58z8vpy0jmzkrp5y6zjwfnuwfahkz5sk90rna


Cool, will zap him!


The widgets rule… 👍🏼 https://image.nostr.build/9ec53547da7e5218b780db20e0ab7eb0b94e3d2f44f2f8c78983a63947d528b9.jpg


Canada dollars init…


Like the MSM when they report on the price of BTC, and are already wrong when they hit the publish button. 😂


Still waiting for 1337 o’blockclock…


I think at the last ATH, $1 was worth £0.81. It’s currently worth around £0.77.


Was this in the toilet and stuck to the bottom of your shoe?


The love/hate is real.


Happy Birthday! 🎈


Coders of #Nostr. I am in my mid/late 40's and am considering learning to code. While I know this is do-able what would be my chances of landing a job at such an advanced age? I would also be starting this journey from scratch, with zero experience.

What would be the most beneficial languages to learn, how long would it take to become proficient and what qualifications should I try to aquire.

Any and all responses welcome. Thank you🙏🏻.

#Asknostr #introductions


Indeed. So it’s a temporary measure to clean up my feed until it’s all come to pass…


Just added Kamala and Donald. 😂


Muting the words Harris and Trump. GFY.


Looks very much like Borough Market. Used to enjoy lunch there every now and again…


Imagine devoting your time, energy, proof of work to earn fiat rewards 🤨


The general background smell that hangs in the air in many parts of London, as well as on public transport, is….weed.


I tend to agree. I remember when I first switched to Apple. No more goddamn drivers to install and hoping they worked. And yes. Running linux for certain things fulfils the other stuff for me.


GOING LIVE WITH ADAM BACK IN AN HOUR.

JOIN US. 🫡

https://citadeldispatch.com


Spotted this today… 😁 https://image.nostr.build/aa0d09181a7eb598e9dc1a0564299de77ac40fd699f9756417455e2e33ec7439.jpg


Diagonally, but if you keep cutting it up you get more sandwich. 😂


#Bitcoin was created due to totally valid and rational reasons. NOT paranoia.


Excellent - haven’t listened to this in a long while.


“It’s like filling one bucket by draining another” 🙄

Next, they’ll be saying that Bitcoin causes inflation because they have to print more money to fill the drained bucket…


I don’t. Although I love fresh liver and I’m also quite partial to a good haggis.


Yeah that’s the basic thinking behind hydrolysed collagen - that it might stand a better chance of being utilised by the body. Have to say that I’m more of a fan eating naturally, especially meat as this will provide the core building blocks for protein and collagen after being processed by the body and gut. Not purely meat as I believe we need some roughage and certain vitamins. Big fan of rice and peas too, as together they provide a balanced and complete amino acid profile. Meat, rice and peas and a bit of salad/veg and I’m very happy!


I’m not entirely convinced it will survive the digestive process and actually make its way to the cells that might regenerate collagen. Probably a case of it just passing straight through the body. However, no harm in trying. The degradation of articular cartilage (packed with collagen) was part of my Masters research and sadly it is one of those tissues that is built as we grow and really isn’t replenished well by the body as we age. (Hence arthritis and joint degradation/replacement). There are also genetic factors at play too. Collagen/Stem cell might elucidate more but that’s all quite thin on the ground at the mo.


Remind me again… #Damus notedeck for iPadOS coming too or only android?


Yep 👍🏼


Let’s also see how the budget pans out and if the UK does an Italy… The gov has already reduced the CGT allowance from £12,500k to £3k per year - IMO a direct attack on bitcoin plebs. Just means I hodl for longer which is no bad thing, unless of course tax on unrealised gains becomes a thing…


This pisses me off! The dog is always right - err no, they’re not, however well trained they might be. Anything with a brain can behave unpredictably. Furthermore, degrees of sensitivity are never taken into account with animal “detectors” nor are potential situations where cross contamination can occur (i.e. was the person sitting next to you carrying? Did your carry-on or hold luggage get squashed/rubbed against other luggage that might be tainted?).


Interesting 😂 - might have to go visit and get a feel of the place. Never been. Like you, it’s something to keep in mind. In fact, I’ve just entered my 50s, so really I should be there already, moaning about everything 😅


Yeah have read the same. It’s very tempting. Perhaps also as a retirement plan.


Been thinking the same.


Yep! Shitposts and memes can double-up as great…how can I put it? 🤔 Filter tools, people gaugers, WoT facilitators?


I’m way too addicted to this on a daily basis:

https://squaredle.app


Yep. Many shitposts are based on simple observational sarcasm/humour, which is often lost on people. Sometimes they just don’t have the context or miss the tone (emojis can help). But many get the wrong end of the stick or take things way too literally and themselves too seriously. Their replies can also reveal elements of their character, which is always interesting, especially if they reply with a whole load of diatribe that skews off into their own beliefs and agendas, all totally unrelated to your original shitpost. 😂


And you’re retarded if you think my note was implying that.


Doing numbers like you wouldn’t believe.


Yeah better than I expected.


Perhaps crowd sourcing. Zaps of course.


I’m not averse to this. My notes are not meant for posterity.


Two years in, I’m still amazed it all works… 😁 https://image.nostr.build/1ba3843b21a6ad296744c692609a0cee06e2e5dcf248765208ff3302ef63e514.jpg


I like nuking…


jamw

#NOSTR since 767573 | 15-12-22
#Bitcoin since GFY

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Cue the censorship crowd…


This won’t work. It’s noise… Days of the US dollar as a reserve currency are numbered as things stand. Throughout history, protectionism is has resulted in negative outcomes.


I do - when it counts - currently set at 2024. But the note has to be good.


I’m just waiting for you to break out the BCH wallet in the Caribbean in order to get rid of it ASAP. 😁


A couple more months before my default (like) zap amount shifts to 25 sats in order to match the year…


Same.


😁 - unpredictable, think you know them then boom, stung! 😜 Librans - balanced, loyal, a bit indecisive but they choose wisely. Also, everything I just said is entirely nonsense. (But fun!). Have to admit, though, that I seem to have dated / been attracted to only Cancers and Tauruses. Never any others, which has always struck me as curious… 🤔


Librans are the best! #NotBiased


Got: acquire bitcoin - assets are better than fiat. Give: listen and maintain curiosity. Also, do. Don’t talk.


I’m finally admitting that my eyesight is not as good as it used to be. Any Brits here who can offer opinions on preferred opticians in the UK, good experiences, keen prices, frame choice, etc. I’m also not ready for contact lenses. #AskNostr


Gonna be a War of the Worlds from the spider’s perspective…


Crazy. Can’t help but imagine a deer jumping out from the bushes…


Yep. Talking to a biologist here. Well aware of the extreme conditions before the human body utilises muscle as fuel. Think POW / concentration camps…


Yep, big difference between fasting and prolonged starvation where actual muscle is broken down as a fuel source.


Who’d have thought? 😁 Nice work!


Hard muting go up…


Ah! The game called “Who Wants to  Be a Trillionaire”


…and also #NOSTR in tangible, physical form. nostr:note16k2vmwrm40dr7mgkpxjg4qjmknhk5htr0kxvyuy8juancsrgwgcqjnfyuq


They should really - probably just think they can “correct in post”.


Not good for my OCD!


Only when operating within the field of the PhD and if relevant. Otherwise, if irrelevant and you still do, it makes you come across as a bit of a twat.


Yep. Continual wrongs make a Wright.


Not enough foreplay.


Freeze dry it (industrial critical point drying in fact). Loses elements of its flavour via the freezing/pressure process though. Can’t beat freshly roasted, ground and then brewed at the right temps.


Check out Leiden. Even more beautiful!


The key is not to risk all your life savings, especially if you have family to support (and indeed if he had any bitcoin to start with - he only mentions “funds”. Could be any shitcoin). I never understand those who risk it all. Two pots my friends! Day-to-day living and Bitcoin investments.


It’s ok - he still has his ValUAbLe NFTs


58k is a psyop


Indeed it is, with its own percussive beat. 🙂


Sweet GA-2100-1A1! Definitely one of the better less fussy G-Shocks of recent times.


Too young. However, the quiet man in the background…


Timelapse of hurricane Milton from the International Space Station captured few hours ago.

[📹 dominickmatthew]

https://video.nostr.build/eab4937293121e8b8675e80196e603f9253059a4a375ff7e0845e8d0ad5eb40e.mp4


Measuring spaghetti portions


Yes. Depends how close to the charcoals you can get the grill but it won’t be the same as direct contact searing/sealing. However, one can lay a tray/skillet/pan directly on the charcoal.


Likewise 😂


Sorry for your loss. 🫂 I lost mine in my mid teens and took solace in remembering all the happy and profound moments and experiences I had with him - let these permeate your thoughts as time heals.


Nope, but my comment is in response to the speculation that he might be yet another American…


Yep, it will be at its softest and shallowest at max aperture. A stop down or two is where it’s at unless you want a greater depth of field. However, a fully open aperture and resulting soft shallow bokeh can really work with subjects close to the lens that fill the frame.


Sweet lens


😂🫂 It’s largely why I am here…


😂 cool! But it’s just internal lens flare which happens when light is scattered / refracted within the lens system, hitting other surfaces before the sensor, often in response to bright sources of light (in this case, the sun behind the trees in the original image, which has produced an inverted “baby-giraffe-constellation-like” ghost image.


We Brits also called it “harvest” and “falling of the leaf” before “Autumn” was used.


Satoshi Nakamoto is NOT an American!


Still in… 😂


Blimey 😳😁


For this classic question, let’s go old school with something that predates #Bitcoin… Philosoraptor!

Question: what things do you want to do/experience before you die? https://image.nostr.build/b2437b81ed7027458dcfd1ed6b7069c520eeebbe4e7911f0567053a1bdac9668.jpg


Ooh good question! And I’m trying to focus on something positive… All I can think of is its people (general friendliness, creativity, movie production, and a deep-rooted sense of purpose, individuality and freedom), but I think most of all its diversity of landscapes and coastlines is quite impressive. Perhaps it’s space development too. The rest, however, is largely negative.


Yes. As a Brit, I tend to agree. The governing intricacies are complex but it must start with asking why there is crime, why there is high tax, why are our public services so screwed stretched. Over time why has this come to be? Simple answer is the average salary no longer covers the average existence. Why? Inflation and greed. How can a job in 1999 still command the same salary as the same job in 2024? Why has that come about?


I wonder what the parameters are for “best”? Because if prices, time-keeping and union strikes were included, I don’t reckon the UK would be second.


Except it’s not Bernoulli’s principle, but rather the process of entrainment, where air in the region surrounding the air stream that he is blowing gets caught up in that air stream, multiplying the amount of air by a large factor. This air is directed into the bag due to the direction of the original air stream, thereby inflating the bag.


Yeah, I’m not keen on it. Kind of a mashup between the silver surfer and Christian Bale, but worse. The only artistic concept I like is the mirrored surface which reflects your face when you look at it. Meant to echo that “we are all Satoshi.”


It’s a prank as the video was the work of viral prankster and comedian Daniel Jean, who racked up nearly a quarter of a million views on the video on his Instagram. Prep is here:

https://youtu.be/d1ImYRQuM3c


I don’t fault someone for being curious about other use cases, and I’m not the type who claims “everything else is a scam” (which strikes me as arrogant, even though nearly all the other tokens are, in fact, affinity schemes or pump-and-dump scams).

The issue is that blockchains are extremely slow and inefficient (which GREAT for a new global sound monetary base layer, but not great for the majority of other proposed crypto projects), and unless it’s sufficiently decentralized - like Bitcoin - the “rule of law” that Bitcoin’s blockchain offers is rendered irrelevant by more centralized projects.

The fact is that most of these projects are run by a company and are rug-able to one extent or another, which defeats one the primary purposes of a blockchain.

For these reasons (and others), my curiosity is tempered by the fact that most of these other cryptos are not actually that interesting. You can spend years studying Bitcoin and understanding the ceaseless and interconnected ways that it impacts the world. Most crypto tokens (etc) are just not that interesting under the hood, or that impactful.

On the other hand, private-public key cryptography — actual crypto — is fascinating. The power that it gives to individuals cannot be understated, and it’s highly likely that many implementations of this crypto will add value to the world, over the coming years. It just doesn’t seem like it needs a blockchain to do it. (Example: Nostr).

The actual “reason” or “use case” for blockchain tokens, in most of these other projects, is that it gives the founders and VCs an fast route to make tons of easy money (at the expense of under-educated retail investors), and it’s pitched as “needing a money for the project” when Bitcoin/Lightning would work fine and is actually decentralized, actually, permission-less, based on real-world proof-of-work, and all-around un-fuckable.


TL;DR: it’s not fiat nor is it a shitcoin.


Julian Assange outs  Mike Pompeo and the CIA.  This is huge. https://video.nostr.build/0d5ea59256aeabcc1bba3cc235409e881caee5fda3d6b331883f626c369aa0e2.mp4


Totally. I always like a bit of disruption to the perceived norm/conformity.


I might be alone here but #NOSTR and #Bitcoin have had quite a significant impact upon my perspectives to life. Not always good because I find myself rejecting what I now call the fiat existence or “script of life” (fiat job, save cash, buy house, family, die). I see friends and acquaintances living and working within this existence and find myself controlling what I say in order not to disrupt or disturb their existence and perspectives. In a way, it’s been a somewhat isolating experience. However, that’s probably down to me and my approach. Hard to explain here in a few short lines but perhaps others here have felt or experienced the same?


So looks like a primal thing? Is it as bad with other clients?


Colour space, as someone else highlighted, is also a possible issue too. RGB, sRGB, AdobeRGB, monitor/LCD colour profiles, Apple colour profiles etc etc. Who knows what’s being included or stripped out upon upload. 🤷♂


Trying to figure out what’s changed too. There is also a sub setting in iOS18 that offers the format choice “again” (from HEIC to jpg) which seems to be independent of the global format compatibility setting under the camera settings. It shows up under “options” when sharing / sending the image somewhere else. https://image.nostr.build/d7e17c207b501b6445a2b51c68358cff3e5cb9ee9a0cf5df7b4f93ba277f1b77.jpg https://image.nostr.build/4e11c41ff8a999289ca91c01c83b738817adab1ae8460dd7a7308c79ad287da1.jpg


Might be something to do with the format that you’re taking your photos in. Head to settings > camera > format > and choose “most compatible”. Also are you shooting in RAW?


Indeed!


Mashed avocado (w/ tabasco + garlic) topped with a poached egg.


I’m buying some Dogecoin now.


You’ve still got that velvet blazer haven’t you? Question is, what’s the make and model of the wristwatch?


Pretty much. Met loads of US personnel when I lived there. Highlights the power of the petrodollar too, and the skewed priorities of world governments as domestic disasters take the backseat.


Nothing in Kuwait itself - it’s a deployment and ally agreement/partnership between the US and Kuwait that’s been ongoing since 2012 or so (Operation Spartan Shield). It basically operates as a US command base that supports access and operations around the Middle East. Covers training etc while also maintaining a presence and acting as a deterrent in a region that is increasingly becoming unstable with all the recent events that have been happening.


The best way to deal with a narcissist.


What’s going on with Japan?


Yes, and it’s incredibly difficult without being there. Hope it all gets sorted.


Damoose! nostr:note1c7kz3ychj6vt3x5065pxupchq6njnug3xzrdwawjuknr3nn0l9eqs2rfpy


Who are the devs advising governments? Shame on you!


Zach123? 😁


Does a bitcoin buy you more in the US than a bitcoin in the UK. Discuss…


The question is will you put up with it or start again?


Add humans, fiat money and greed and you have Koyaanisqatsi…


I dunno… “staying weird” with a decentralised performance do come to mind too 😂


Posting from #Nostur


I don’t think Satoshi was American. Used too much British English in their writings and code.


I think my tastebuds were envisioning a spread of Sri Lankan specials 🤤 A friend’s wife is Sri Lankan and when they’d invite me to dinner it was like entering food heaven! Damn! Now I’m hungry!!


Not entirely accurate but 1998 to 2006 based on the VISA logo 😄


🤣🫂 What are you cooking?


Let us know when you’ve burnt the garlic 😁


Soon… https://image.nostr.build/aa598a3414ddc49478b494c176e8636377a0ea80b2552ee340420d851c845c30.jpg


“ReplyCameri” nostr:npub1qqqqqqyz0la2jjl752yv8h7wgs3v098mh9nztd4nr6gynaef6uqqt0n47m 🤔😁


Perhaps learn more about #NOSTR first.


Pretty sure this pigeon has moved its #bitcoin to cold storage. nostr:note12wau24e7mzj9qsrfrjnx8r6pkvsju9t008pkh2pqu88u8su8e26qmykzlg


Might do!


It’s that time when it’s a quiet “ready for bed” Sunday night for around GMT, a late quiet evening in the US/Canada/South America, and an “already in bed” fast asleep night for the east/far east. But also when Australia/Oceania is waking up. 😁


ALGORITHMS FED STRUCTURED DATA IS NOT AI! THAT IS ALL. #ALLCAPS


Nice! I intend to use mine next week (already broken in and a little lighter) to walk from South London into central London by way of Battersea (to check out what they’ve done with the old power station). Partly driven by pure boredom but also should be an interesting enough walk.


You have to watch at least one or two. But I’d also recommend the Littlest Hobo too. Otherwise you have not lived 🤣

https://youtu.be/oT15Gd81xa8


I had a slightly different experience. I actually got a lot out of college and university but it really, REALLY was dependant upon how much effort I put in too. (Cue PoW of comparisons here). Deep research and reading around the subject were encourage by the academic staff and that was, in hindsight, a good thing. But I can certainly identify with the dreams aspects. To this day, I still dream that I have not completed or passed a certain module or exam only to wake up reassured that I actually did complete the full Degree and later the Masters. I guess it was all quite intense at the time and that affected one’s mindset. However, my main take home from the entire experience is that there are others who were genuinely and equally passionate about their subject and actively imparted their knowledge onto others but also everything was open to individual interpretation as well, rather than pure teaching indoctrination. For that I am grateful and I don’t feel it was a waste of time and money.


🤙🏼 I’m all for dev…and from the early days of #NOSTR so will just install, play and give feedback. It’s how we win collectively. I only really voice opinions to improve and optimise while making other users aware that everything is known and being worked on. Such interesting times too. I can envisage a time where say nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m , with significant resources, introduces a new client perhaps based on Damus and one that maintains zaps and ultimately allows nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s  to take a step back from an intense individual workload. But who knows. There’s all this gossip and ditto stuff going on too alongside cashu and mints etc. I think I’ll just sit back and eat the popcorn for now… 🍿 😂


Cool! I am wondering if I should revert to the App Store version rather than the latest TestFlight. But I also like testing 😂


Right! Sorry, but things that are annoying me with #Damus Purple at the mo. I’m on the latest TestFlight but:

1. Can’t easily tap on a user’s profile image to bring up their profile page. And it seems impossible if they don’t have zaps enabled.

2. I can’t tap an image in a note in order to open:view it in isolation.

3. Videos randomly seem to open in a new page at full volume as I am scrolling (a function of scrolling being interpreted as a tap to open?).

4. And something that has bothered me for a while now: I can be reading a post or watching a video from a user only for that post or video to pushed down (as I am viewing) if that user posts something new while I am reading / watching. I guess this explains #Primal’s approach to loading new notes upon request…


Also looks like a great place to be! Sweet 🤙🏼


Exactly!! It’s limitless and costs nothing. Doesn’t even have to be romantic; it can simply be love and the care of anything.


Absolutely NOT a sign of weakness. In fact, the complete opposite.


CONVICTION 👍🏼


I like this…


Time for change…


I know but I do respect it… 🤙🏼


I wouldn’t go this far but I like it…


It’s time for some serious self disruption to invoke change. That is all…


War on Tax


🙂 I guess you were using/testing the iOS 18 beta/pre-release versions for a while.


The app is new for iOS 18. While passwords existed before within settings, Apple unified it all with its new passwords app (so that passwords sit alongside verification codes, passwords for WiFi, passkeys, etc).


With iOS 18 you can set any app to require Face ID when opening it. Just long press the app and select.


They were rubberised fabric (neoprene / latex coated and impregnated if I recall) and operated under pressure. Ie. a pressure suit and so by design had to be airtight to maintain the internal pressure on earth or the moon. Hence they worked equally well under water.


Where’s the leet Moscow time army? #13:37


frustrated enough with nostr clients that i want to create my own


nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s tapping on someone’s profile pic to open their profile seems very sensitive now with the latest Damus TestFlight update. Almost as if you have to tap on the tiny lightning icon to trigger it.


Yep


Indeed. From sports to startups. It’s even better when the competition is run by naysayers.


WTF was that! 🤣


Some people, some places, can invest in skills and gain opportunities to work themselves out of poverty.

I was very impressed with a young man I met once who lived in public housing, on welfare, caring for his heavily-medicated wife, their two young children, and his retarded younger brother.

The system tried very hard to prevent Pauly from bettering himself - effective tax rate on ~70% on any paid work he did.

So he started learning bicycle repair from YouTube and started his own bicycle repair business, cash in hand, rather than be helplessly dependent.

He didn't make a lot, it was against the terms and conditions of public housing, and society denounces such entrepreneurs in adversity as "welfare cheats", but I regard him as a working-class hero.

#Bitcoin is for these people.


No client or protocol will ever replace local yelling.


Hmm, all I see are hoards of military personnel. Where are the “people”…


Few


Just enabled - completely missed this!


😂 I couldn’t disagree!


Couldn’t agree more! 👍🏼


Need to see this but with 🌽 #nostrich nostr:note1p3ra2a4lwerf2wsrlvgq08qlh2a5g4c6k96z60kxxutn7f24x7yqxc089z


Enjoy! 🫂


Hope so. Horrible experience. 🫂


Remember when the UK taxpayer bailed out the banks to the tune of £137bn? Not only did that trigger Satoshi, but around £30bn is still owed. Makes you wonder where the current so-called £20bn “black hole” in the UK’s public finances came from.


I tend to agree. Better to pay off a hopefully appreciating asset with a depreciating money (fiat).


Thx ✊ Yes, it’s a commission from a large clothing company specializing in sportswear called Pit Bull. The sculpture will serve as a representative piece in front of their headquarters.


Excellent! 👍🏼


Simple biology lesson: humans naturally have a lot of protease enzymes to aid protein digestion. Humans do not possess cellulase to break down plant cell walls. Intestinal bacteria in humans can ferment plant cell walls in order to utilise those components. Message of lesson. Eat meat with a bit of veg and minimise antibiotic intake.


I remember dabbling with a mate’s setup. Totally random chats 😅


Is this pitbull sculpture a commissioned project or a personal one? Love watching how it developed!


Need to explore this…


I’d lose the connection too 😂


Of course 😅


Yeah I know what you mean. Not a fan of the public lambastings, but for instance, I actually got a more direct and quicker response and resolution for issues I had with certain companies (dealt with via DM) than going through their official channels.


What I liked about Twitter was a kind of citizen journalism (posts by those experiencing events almost in real time) and sometimes a direct line of public complaint / support to some companies. #NOSTR not quite there yet as that all relies on mass adoption.


Converted all ETH to Bitcoin a few years back. Second best move I did after buying Bitcoin. Admittedly bought ETH at $60 but the move to PoS was the conversion trigger.


Old classic:
https://youtu.be/LOLE1YE_oFQ


Today was certainly a day of reminiscing #NOSTR times past. I hope your brother is not too shook up by that experience - a lot of wankers about London. I just don’t get how they have such loose morals / zero consciences.


Looking forward to Damus Notedeck I have to say. 🤙🏼


So not his bitcoin?


How does nostr:npub15dqlghlewk84wz3pkqqvzl2w2w36f97g89ljds8x6c094nlu02vqjllm5m buy and store bitcoin - anyone know the specifics?


#memewar continues…


Looks fine to me!


Right here, cracking up 🤣


You are both criminal. Too much penis butter feels weird in my mouth. Jelly for the win 🥹🫠


#Colostr-yum. Some will see what I did there…


One year ago today 🍆🧈
nostr:note1tlcak82u75nuw6lqw0xdmh8dy2qmga6s53nplz6gx7jv204uhv4qgkl0lj


Hey big name MSM publication. How about enabling zaps rather than hide your content behind paywalls. Go on. Give it a try. I’m never paying to remove a paywall but I’ll likely zap a well written and researched article.


I definitely enjoyed a good rösti and a yoghurty muesli when last there 😁


Swipe right to left for the fuller picture 😅


But he always wears a cap 😏


Basic starting point:

https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/6670255.pdf


Money, debasement, war debt financing, credit/Gov lending, fractional reserve banking, interest rate setting, payments control, printing. /end.


Hellthreads


So many others too 😄


I love all the little #NOSTR chapters we’ve experienced so far - showergirl, “-chains”, “-strs”, memes, zaps, unconferences, GM/PV/🤙🏼/🫂, zaps, zapathons, everyone is Dan, reply guy/girl - all part of the journey. 😁


We all know Reply Guy / Girl…

https://media1.tenor.com/m/58bvc8cYpMQAAAAC/mrw-reaction.gif


I double posted due to this…


Yep. No one really knows and yet many still trust/use it.


All the scanning, AI and ML are apparently device-based only unless you dial into the Apple servers which is end-to-end encrypted so Apple don’t see or store stuff. For the ChatGPT integration you decide whether to give it permission. That all said, it’s all based on trust so who the feck knows what might happen.


Was a bit meh. Ignoring the AI / Siri crap, I think the new iPhone 16 camera control button was the only hardware feature of interest to me. But can easily live without it on my iPhone 15 Pro for the next 5 years or so. Main iOS 18 features of interest will be the passwords app, Face ID on a per app access basis and perhaps the Math Notes feature. Oh and the beam from the torch can be widened or narrowed. 😁 Hearing test / aid feature of AirPods Pro 2 also somewhat interesting.


Love this stuff!


Seriously! Low flying circling police helicopters are bloody annoying when one has just gone to bed on a Sunday…


nostr:npub1wmr34t36fy03m8hvgl96zl3znndyzyaqhwmwdtshwmtkg03fetaqhjg240 no?


I’ve always liked it.


ENJOY!


Testing ReplyGuy replies…


Yep, hate it too. I usually reply by asking how much money they have in fiat account. But some have actually told me so I then just say, you should never tell anyone that…


I see what you did there…


I’m well-regarded 🤣


Good Morning! Enjoy your break!


@JACK MALLERS


Reply Guy seems to be very #Primal in nature…


I love how Bitcoin truly fucks with MSM financial reporting. The headlines are truly meaningless now. “Bitcoin dips as blah blah”. “Bitcoin recovers as blah blah”


Hahah love this!


Phase Two of #nostr dev has begun. Curtailing reply guy / spam bots.

https://media1.tenor.com/m/f5FRr3l1wvMAAAAC/eating-popcorn-watching.gif


Who are you communicating with about this at the school? My advice having previously worked in a school environment is to raise it directly with the Senior Leadership Team and/or Headteacher (not the class teacher). Producing a knife at school is not a trivial matter and should be taken seriously by them.


Definitely. It was so reliable. I had a W124 Mercedes before it and that, despite being renown for reliability, did not compare (mainly due to its belt-driven 4-pot, distributor cap-firing setup compared with the BMW’s chain driven, smooth 6-cylinder block and its electronic firing. Miss it to this day…


True. They will come no doubt. I just hope they come with something worth reading…


Seems like bots are out in force at the moment… block and be happy!


Might be related to the hormones they pump into some cattle..?


If I reply to this, am I a reply guy? What is a reply guy?


I’ve learnt that taking one’s time is key. Along with a smooth stroke action.


It is definitely idiocy in the UK


Lately it has been manually cutting in emulsion paint between the ceiling and wall interface with a paint brush dedicated for the job (before rolling the rest).


YouTube is almost unstoppable when it comes to our offspring. Sad that that is… I’ve seen many a parent battle with this.


A TV for satellite or terrestrial broadcasts along with paying for a “TV licence” is incredibly fiat. An LCD panel for viewing content that you choose is less fiat.


Best, most reliable car I’ve ever owned was a 1995 5 series E34. Sadly quite old now and also shot up in price too. I’d agree with AK - an economical and reliable Japanese cart to get you started…


Same and precisely why I have delayed it. I’m a bit of a risk taker based on my cycling past and that does not work well with what is effectively a bicycle with a big engine. I do know a sports motorbike 🏍 is probably not for me for these reasons - probably has to be something a little heavy, laid back and sedate.


Good luck! Gotta be done! Motorcycle license still eludes me - must get around to completing that!


Looks lovely - I want to be in that pool now!


Many influenzas monetise plus the exposure and freebies. Kinda sad. Nostr brings them all down to earth with the rest of us. And that’s ultimately too real for them. That’s not to say that I don’t respect those who have capitalised on the current situation. Good on them! But often their egos take over and they lose sight of who they really are.


If that’s a real a place (almost looks unreal), then wow! Enjoy!


Keeping things cheap and cheerful… 😁 https://image.nostr.build/c3583b469ab9ebb473fe3d3e8531d6db07af504b84a9f283f9e15c15e90c50af.jpg


Throwback time but quite the song for #NOSTR 😁

https://youtu.be/3FEnaK8Iw-w?feature=shared


Coding. Brain is too smooth/inelastic now…


The core of minimalism…


#UndisputedFact


Probably true


nostr:npub1jcjxjg92200kdp8guw8sysg8gr0ez29hahrfdy49h30hgnkpa4kqfvmtwx nostr:note140n7x6uzdzxf3wscau980v82pgcc3p29pydrwq0rwr8j6sn4mdds6j8722


Just because the MSM is perpetuating the Bluesky option, it doesn’t make it the right choice… #NOSTR https://image.nostr.build/1b8cae1b9c02b6b1e1d5ff9b9a4b25291b132edaba2c36b095d5cc6e613837ec.jpg


Followed - love my gravel bike…


The only PoS that is worth it…


Sexy frazzled though…


Is flying dude ok?


I like this


She wouldn’t have used the American spelling of “favourite” 😂


Food, water, (energy) and arguably shelter are core basic constraints. Ask any lifeform.


Cheese does start with a culture though - I’ll get my coat…


Basically a new laptop now 😁 - nice journey of discovery awaits her too.


Agree. He got lambasted for the ads and stuff but FFS they were ads and if a listener couldn’t pigeon hole/separate those as a means of funding then they didn’t really listen to the core of his interviews/podcasts. Some great guests and he went to court vs Faketoshi. The wish him all the best!


Indeed! I’m even expecting 28k in the summer of 2025 but I didn’t say that in a public, uncensored arena…


#Cheeseboards 😁


Small life tip: don’t dismiss the naysayers and negative opinions. Often means you’re onto something…


MAiNStREam!!!


Yep, Apple did not like zaps, so us #Damus users use this script. My profile also carries a link to the same script.


Congratulations! 🙌🏼


Pick one now, let others rest some more if needed. 😁


10:00 Good Morning! 🌅 🫂


This is the way…


I agree. And it will be painful. Hopefully they will see in time and let someone new in the lives with no care of what the ex thinks.


BANs


This ex has triggered my narcissist radar…


Point me to a comprehensive tutorial that explains how an individual can run their own #nostr relay.


It’s inevitable… https://image.nostr.build/4dd9d50451b3a8ce50377a0cfde2db90515ffd6132c95d83df7ad3e3f92c7300.jpg


I think the crap that went down in the UK (censorship, arrests etc) has made it all quite current along with the arrest of Telegram guy…


Tempted to rejoin X/Twitter purely to post as a #nostr maximalist - might have the opposite effect though.


Definitely feels like it!


😬 - like the inquisitiveness though!


Good luck with the new venture! Free speech in the UK, being censored etc and the shift to decentralised protocols like #nostr away from the “platforms” would be quite topical… Anyway, once again enjoyed listening and all the best for your new direction.


Yep, another reason to limit the time spent there!


Yep - another reason to limit time there


Had a bit of a break from #nostr and it really does feel like more users have arrived recently. Always good to see!


#Nostr, a good book, perhaps a chat on Signal 😁. Am referring to one’s private toilet and number 2s though. With public toilets, males are typically in and out I feel. No one wants to spend too long in those.


Welcome!


Usually depends on the quality of the reading material. 😂


Just reposted my NOSTR guide on https://habla.news/

nostr:naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzp6pmv65w6tfhcp73404xuxcqpg24f8rf2z86f3v824td22c9ymptqqxnzdejxsurgv3jxumnjdes9x30gc


Welcome back! And enjoy Mongolia!


👍🏼 No worries! Makes me feel my biology / botany background has some use 😁 Thanks for the zap too!


😂 - I like to think that there are more of us than there are of them…


Probably this:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterotheca_subaxillaris


Damn right!


I think it’s time to start using USD-SAT instead of BTC-USD. Ask not how many dollars my bitcoin is worth - ask how many Satoshis my dollar is worth… #MoscowTime


Yucky yuck-yuck 🤢

“We propose the concept of Bitcoin staking which allows bitcoin holders to stake their idle bitcoins to increase the security of PoS chains and in the process earn yield.”


Yep 👍🏼 I’m forever 30 too…


Yep, I learnt something today and I always love that. (Also a bit old too and DGAF).


Can’t believe I had to search the term “rizz” 🤣


For them, it’s all a game of visibility in order to stay relevant - slaves to the algorithms and ultimately they’re too insecure to try #Nostr in case they became invisible and irrelevant. Better off without most of them…


I am suddenly reminded of Orwell and his Thought Police cracking down on thoughtcrime…


Hardened VPN settings. Nothing works now. Success! 😁


Doesn’t matter if girlfriend’s/wife’s friend is gay, straight, female, male etc

1 - You don’t discipline another’s child - wrong.

2 - You don’t fix things in another’s house without asking or discussing first - disrespectful.

3 - If being picked up from the airport everyone should know beforehand - bad comms and disrespectful.

4 - This applies to both parties.


…Neo


Everyone deserves a second chance…except this one. Leave the past where it belongs.


120kg to 85kg is impressive. Done it once, can do it again!


Cycling has to work? Perhaps a penny-farthing?


Lovely! 19th Century (between 1801 and 1900) for those who need to know 😁


Yeah desktop only I think.


Yeah, I have yet to play with it but it gets a lot of praise.


I thought sparrow was open source and not region specific?


Damus Purple subs can now create and view highlights on kind1 posts 🙂


Yep - perfect. 👌🏼


It’s simple biology. Exercise coupled with reduced food intake = weight loss. Main thing is not to skew things so that you miss out on hydration, essential vitamins, proteins/amino acids, some fats, salts and yes simple sugars (glucose - the body’s fuel). And I can pretty much guarantee that your single meal will covers those easily on a daily basis.


This is the way ☺🫂


😂 I thought it was breakdancing not broken dancing…


🥹 same - early teens so perhaps not as young but still…that dream lives on🫂


Don’t care and washed my hands of it. It is Eth and big chunk of it would be Bitcoin now, which is likely to god candle too.


Boring I know but £1m into fiat shit (for house/land/clear mortgage/travel). Other £1m into Bitcoin.


Please tell me it’s this…


Nicely put and I can identify with a lot of what you’ve written, especially how the media distorts and governments twist. I wasn’t born in the UK but my mother is full British and I’ve lived in the UK / London most of my life. I’ve experienced the full spectrum from lovely friendly Brits to intolerant racist and violent bigots (from on all sides). But like you, I believe in free speech. But that speech is simply better when it’s rooted in broad experience and perspectives, as well as peace and love.


Open wide. It shouldn’t hurt as I drill.


Would be 30 if fell off a horse was listed 😁


Pretty much sums up my day today 🤣


It’s mainly point 5. Humans + social media = multiple trigger points. Can’t really change that.


Is there a 38k gang?


🙂 yeah the Balkan cuisine has some great meats, sausages and stews - very wholesome. My friend is married to a Bulgarian too (both now based in Cyprus) and when I visit them she makes some truly tasty meals! The Romanian guest I was talking to about Bitcoin was actually interested - just my relatives decided to rudely interject and tell me to shut up 🤷🏻♂


That’s just silly now…


Sweet! Always cool when that happens! 🤙🏼


Cool! Love to hear of IRL meetups. 🙂


On*


What’s going one with the boobs PFP? Did I miss something?


Wow, nice! In Germany?


I will say this though. Romanian BBQ is not to be missed! 😋🤤


Yep!


Sound advice! Rolling on is key. Even discussing it here has had me calm down and come tomorrow morning I’ll just let it go.


It’s definitely linked with how open minded one is. I love to listen to or read the opinions of others however crazy they might be. I might dismiss some but I also like to research others. I’ve learnt so much by taking this approach. It’s actually the essences of science research too which sadly has become so distorted due to power, greed and MSM bias in recent times.


Makes you wonder what it is that makes them so negative. Is it the MSM? Is it envy because I was early? Is it because I tried too hard? Whatever it is, like you, they are on their own now…


Totally agree and can relate. I’ve become some kind of pariah now with the family so fuck ‘em. Did have a refreshing moment a couple of weeks back when an old friend called me and simply said I’d like to know more… that is the open mindedness that will trigger to me to explain both the positive and negatives etc…


Definitely never say this 😁


Yes! Ignore those who laugh at you if you’re into or passionate about something. They are the naysayers and they will fail/miss out. I’m done with talking about Bitcoin with that section of society. I’m at inner peace with that now and I’m no longer going to discuss it in their presence and will now only discuss Bitcoin with those genuinely interested or already invested. No more direct orange pilling here.


Yes. They do need to step away from my energy - you’re exactly right! I’m actually British with mixed Anglo/Arabic heritage but this was not even relevant - they were just Romanian neighbours and we were guests. I just don’t understand why my sister/husband felt the need to interject or put me down publicly during a conversation that actually didn’t involve them at all just because they heard the word “Bitcoin”. Just plain rude and I called them out on it which they did not like and didn’t go down well…


Totally - hate it all. It’s actually one of society’s biggest problems and also one of the worst platforms that facilitates the spread of endless unfounded conspiracy theories.


Absolutely fucked off with relatives’ reaction to anything to do with bitcoin. I’m expressing the scenario here to get it off my chest as I got quite frustrated and would like your opinions.

Scenario: myself, sister and her husband attend a BBQ with Romanian neighbours. Another Romanian guest mentions bitcoin/crypto. Obviously I’m interested to engage and discuss further with this guest until my sister and husband interject (rudely I might  add) and outwardly say “he’s (referring to me) not taking about bitcoin again is he” and literally put me down in front of all the guests - seriously what drives people and even relatives to feel the need to interject or dismiss a conversation that actually had nothing to do with them apart from them hearing the word “Bitcoin”.

Are their minds that negative about it?? Urrrgh!!!! At least just let me have a chat with someone else who is also interested and brought it up. Spoiled the evening entirely!


#nostr 😏


Hahaha I know exactly what you mean…


🤣 - happens to the best of us. I’m assuming you’re Bulgarian? Now that’s I place I want to explore. Fascinating history. I was reading about the Buzludzha Monument only the other day - mad design! A close friend is married to a Bulgarian too and I get snippets to current life there as she regularly travels back to visit family. Great scenery, national parks and bears too!


I almost feel I shouldn’t comment but…


Funny you mention Texans. My father worked with many Texans - (Oil/Libya before it became a complete mess) - and he also said the same. Decent peeps!


Definitely - very friendly in Wales


That sounds amazing! I camped on Dartmoor once. Got trapped in a bog - mates had to pull me out. 🤣 Good times!


Potatoes should be ok no? But the rest definitely. Anything “refined”. That includes drugs and alcohol.


Parts are cool. Sandbanks etc. But my experience has been unexciting so far. Many retirees and if you’re into sailing it’s good. Not cheap either. Quite a lot of military here and also a traveller element (nothing against this) but it seems to trigger the locals. Rather similar to Bristol. Best place I’ve lived so far in the UK (ignoring London - I love London for the variety and sub culture - not the expense) has been West Wales (Aberystwyth et al) and also Dundee/St Andrews. Have always had a soft spot for Surrey too. (Epsom, Ascot, Virgina Waters, Windsor, Egham etc.). The UK really does have variety if you explore.


Sounds like you’ve had an interesting life. I’ve been about too. It enriches.


I’m currently in Poole. Got bored so heading back to London.


Especially that Preston! (😜)


Preston is horrible.


Espresso - nothing wrong with it. (One half is of Arabic heritage so might be biases). Actually a very good diuretic. Keeps the kidneys active. Just balance it with a nice glass of water.


Cambridge is ok. Blackpool though. Slit my wrists…


Utter rubbish. Ground floor is on the “ground” - common sense. 🤣


Clapham Junction right now and not so nice… Hadn’t noticed before but it is really quite dilapidated. https://image.nostr.build/2110a1c639a8078e6ac757a9aeae6be467b48e7429883702938fb1200e573552.jpg


Agree. Separate beds for proper sleep and a glorious main one for rumpy-pumpy. Plus bidets…


Definitely - devil’s workers…literally.


And a nice fake account too


I’ve never been and probably never will. Shame.


I got excited for a moment 🤣


You mean $810,000 per bitcoin


What does it mean if when I visit a #nostr user’s profile, their relay field isn’t listed? #Damus


I made that decision a long time ago. Just mocking the words of someone else…

nostr:note1yrxvlwmedj0aty2x65tdpr5vyvdu3svedpz6axtkeey77xhumkuq99x7dl


German government definitely sold at the right time.


“Today and tomorrow and for the foreseeable future I am going to be with the #nostr people.”


Do you know which UK regulatory change/s affected you? I’d love to know and read the legislation.


Although your service did change for UK users.


GM and it most definitely is!


PSA for #BRITS

- Revolut officially a UK bank (🤮)

- Tesco likely to move its banking/credit business to Barclays by 1 November 2024 (🤮)


Bullish everytime I open #nostr, 20 sec of scrolling are enough to be overwhelmed by signal and new things shipped or that people are building..
I can smell #otherSTUFF transmitted be relays, do you?! 🍀💜✊


Facts!


And the whole of the Middle East and Asia…

IYKYK

https://youtu.be/MKcQdIyS7nI?feature=shared


Bitcoin and bidets


“There is no such thing as bad publicity” - that’s the line I’m going with despite agreeing with you…


I think a lot of people did that. As for your question, I don’t think there are any truly KYC-free exchanges. Only P2P, F2F or V4V.


When you miss the context to #nostr conversations due to time zones…

https://media1.tenor.com/m/YeaIBR5xfB4AAAAC/confused.gif


How many on #nostr? 🤔


Awesome and good luck!

https://media1.tenor.com/m/t3qaafR__EwAAAAC/going-once-going-twice-sold-quark.gif


Funny thing is I never got addicted to Twitter. Never really used it or opened it and then deleted it a while back. However, I’m hooked on #nostr. Why? Because it feels like I’m reading notes written by real people and their life experiences - more like a messenger - all while it evolves…


I had to google “reply guy” - hoping that doesn’t make me one and I’m just old 🤔


Will the meme integrate with the clients I currently use or will I have to add the meme to a load of other memes in order to send it? Furthermore, could you kindly reinterpret the meme in such a way that it makes no sense to me until you’ve reached version 2.0. At which point I might mess around with it and then probably lose the meme entirely. I won’t give up on it though as I’m weird like that…


nostr:npub1ymt2j3n8tesrlr0yhaheem6yyqmmwrr7actslurw6annls6vnrcslapxnz - worth following for the based neurological science/terminology and the hilarious takes on everything else.


Is #nostr perhaps dominated by singletons so there are no wives (or husbands) to Purple Pill?

#WhereIsYourWifeDude
#PurplePillYourPartnerBitch


Absolutely shitty, relatives-oriented day today.

Considering cutting all ties.

That is all.


I’m both scared and intrigued…


Varies from photographer to photographer I guess. I know some who just edit in the software that comes with their camera. Others do very little to their photos - maybe just a few edits in ACDSee, Gimp, et al and then save in local folders. Plus others who still shoot film and scan their images into folders. Then those who’ve turned their back on dedicated cameras and solely use their cameraphones, cloud storage and the phone’s ML/automated archiving, dating, location etc. I had been using Lightroom extensively for 15 years but not only did it get slower, as you say; it also went full creative cloud and subscription and that’s when the hatred started. Then changes to user agreements and privacy were the last straw. Good luck with the bullet biting and hope you find something that suits you. BTW your computer will likely feel faster when all traces of Adobe are removed. (I went extreme and wiped my MacBook to start afresh - Adobe has a tendency to spread installation/operation files all over the place).


I shifted to Photomator and PixelMator Pro. Lifetime license. Will be trying AffinityPhoto next. Decided to simplify my life and go back to basic photo folder management rather than catalogs. I use a separate app to rename files based on exif info upon import. Does mean sidecar files are generated when editing but I can live with that. Had enough of Adobe. Nice to just edit photos and not be  locked out of my edits if I don’t sign in, aka Adobe.


It was really quite a useless app in the UK. No real benefits.


He means it was never associated with bitcoin in the UK. Only money transfers etc.


You mean here in Europe or here on nostr? 😁


Could it be linked with and perpetuated by religion? Anyway, probably just humans being scared of the dark because they can’t see.


Think you answered your own question 😁


A fun time sink with v4v faucets, multiple plugholes and pipes leading to other time sinks. You can’t stop the flow…


Yep. UK now, but be prepared to scan your face, upload ID, agree that “crypto” is risky, and then endure a 24-hour cooling-off period. #BritishBullshit


#Strike now because it’s simple and can be defaulted to in #Damus. Yes there’s KYC but works for small amounts around nostr. #Primal with its wallet integration is also simple.


criticism is good, but keep in mind many nostr devs are working on this in the spare time, or are taking lower pay so that they can work on this because they believe in it. nostr is an experient, a protocol. It's not polished. There are bugs. It's not a VC venture with hundreds of millions of funding, designers, and large teams of people building polished products. It's an R&D lab. adjust your expectations accordingly. Sure you can say we suck and aren't working hard enough, but is that really productive? We're trying our best folks. These apps are non-trivial to build! Especially if you want to make them fast 🏎

GN 😴


What! You mean you’re not trying it out already? 😆


Ok, it would appear that nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft is working on a #nostr app called #nutsack which uses the cashu protocol. That’s as much as I understand right now 😄


Yeah but what is it?


🤣😂 - hear like an owl got me!


Welcome!🙏🏼


nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s when posting a note with an image, does the image get uploaded to nostr.build during the preview? Or only after you post the note?

Also, is it possible for #Damus to have full image previews - just posted a photo by mistake that I thought was the cropped version because the preview didn’t show the full image.


Let’s try that again with a properly cropped screen grab (yes, I screen grab photos of my photos to reduce size etc). It’s time for a… https://image.nostr.build/aa4dcdaed1bc8ca9eb7b9b7e595f0c9730d116267b93f393072598aa58102265.jpg


And also the wrong photo. 🤣


It’s time for a… https://image.nostr.build/46473af50bf4f1a92f8eca2c8648fcf8f6cc142bed57d30b55d05fdd5af0f1db.jpg


Hmm, that should read “AT&T paid the hacker’s ransom demand”


Kinda ties in with the advent of the computer and gaming consoles and more sedentry lifestyles…


A consistent £160 on every device…


Me too!


Good luck! 😂


Exactly


This is when one tunes out/turns off…


As an ex-journalist (many moons ago) and in no way a fan of MSM or the way it and social media can distort truth (often like a giant game of Chinese Whispers), I do agree with Linda here. Legal often influence headlines to cover their arses in breaking news events and can lead to some very oddly worded headlines. Doesn’t have to be shootings or political. You also see this with reports about ongoing court cases, opinion pieces, and editorials. Legal actually used to be very influential in the days of print too where headlines were committed in ink and could not be updated like online.


Not sure but sounded to me like 3 shots at Trump, a pause, and then 2 or 3 returned (which sound different).


A blonde woman in a cap in the audience behind him drops very quickly. Initially though she was shot too. Reserving judgment too though.


Sheesh those look rather silly!


Ah, a shame and yes I think it will be a while 😂


It so is! Besides being packed with vital vitamins (A, iron, B’s etc) as well as nutritional fats/lipids, our bodies also have many protease enzymes in our guts that break it down into essential proteins and amino acids, which ultimately make digestion easy and not difficult as many will say. Contrast that with our lack of cellulase enzymes or a sophisticated multiple gut fermentative system in order to break down cellulose plant cell walls / plant matter, then it’s clear to me meat is an important part of our diet (as is some plant matter for roughage, some vitamins and general gut motility).


😂 I ask because I worked with a Brit with rather similar tats who pops to Egypt quite a bit. I am also biased so forgive me as I’m determined to stumble upon someone I actually know in IRL on here - that day will come 🤣 and then I will know #nostr has made it!


Just double-checking I don’t know you - have you ever worked in Kazakhstan or Albania?


😂😂😂 I’ve been called upon for both children and dogs - probably should turn it into a business 🤣


Yes, this remains sacred 😂


It really is. And a multiple Bitcoin uncle at that too, which will see them sorted in the future. Not medically proven/certain but let’s just say there have been attempts so eventually gave up. Wow #nostr knows way too much! 😅


Likewise, I’m one hell of an uncle even to those who aren’t blood relatives 😂


When how to do this is clear to me by way of well written, easy to understand documentation, expressed in normie language that everyone (including those new to #nostr) can understand then I and I am sure others will look into/adopt it.


🛸
I hereby raise my default zap amount by 300% from 7 to 21 sats until further notice.

I have received thousands of sats recently, thanks everone, now  I like to return the favor and spread the love.

Make #Zaps Not Likes


This is the way.


I agree! She should sum up the whole of #nostr 😂😅 (Aside from the biological science training/research, it’s also apart of my professional background too but #nostr is kinda so overwhelming and ever evolving it makes it rather tricky!).


It means they’re good at writing words/instructions for the normies to understand 😅 thereby increasing adoption. (Hopefully)


Indeed! The proceeds of crime really should not benefit the government.


Looks like it 😂 We’re a generous bunch.


Right!
Time for some music… enjoy you’re weekend #nostr


Slow MSM 😂


Art / content creator / unique / special?


Fuck it. I’m now changing my “default  zap like” to represent the year it was zapped - 24 sats it is until next year.


And by both I mean a trifecta…


I’ve both liked, replied and zapped this note. Where do I stand? 😅


Today I am incredibly bullish (or bullshit depending on who you follow). Not exactly sure why but I think Bitcoin moons are aligning or some shit. Next 15 years are going to be damn interesting!


I’m liking this energy and vibe!


Relatable 😁


Indeed!


Surely a bidet/hose for my Lebanese friend 😁


One thing I’ve noticed in my 50+ years on this planet. I have absolutely no bad feelings against those who have done well (unless it’s truly shady). I’m always surprised by how many people can’t accept or cope with this. My stance is always, “good on them!” Whereas their’s is always negative… “they got lucky”, “born with a silver spoon in their mouth”, “oh their parents were rich”. Fuck that! Somewhere down the line someone worked their arse off, was talented in some way or form, or came up with something awesome and their future generations have benefited. Deal with it!


I kinda miss nostr:npub1nnn379gxen6tn8erft6fh43q905g82q0jks4t3hf58pkl4l8srrsyjkzrt ‘s notes. Swiss life, circle of friends with fancy cars. A bit of a petrolhead, skiing, helicopters and I think a farm life. Captured nice photos too… Hope she’s well! 🫂


Enjoy! Looking beautiful as ever! 💜🫂


It literally is.


Will this be true in an hour’s time? 😄


If only you could see some of the reply notes I write and then decide not to post… 👀 😅


A like from nostr:npub1lrnvvs6z78s9yjqxxr38uyqkmn34lsaxznnqgd877j4z2qej3j5s09qnw5


Wonder if the UK Gov will do a Germany and sell its stash of 61,000 confiscated Bitcoin? You know, wash its hands of Bitcoin with a dodgy historical record, init guv. After all, it does have a new National Wealth Fund to build up. #UK #Brits


Brave move. Yet to do it but getting close…


Oh my there is audio! A sleepless night awaits 😱


This disturbs me every time I see it 🤣


#zapathon https://image.nostr.build/dcc6a5e76ac7769655c0728b8e287ea551c52dbaff4971712fffcdbec216e91a.jpg


Once again thank you! 🙏🏼


Remind me again what a Bolt12 address is? 🙂


Thanks! A bit clearer now 😏


I told you never to reply to my notes and you agreed. Why did you lie?


#nostr lost me a while back with all the nuts and deez stuff. Actually don’t know what is being developed, how it works, the benefits of it or not, etc. It all came across as a joke so I never took it seriously and generally ignored it.


That photo looks distorted and messed around with. Some better pics here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9MtkL7VodF8kMQPb6?g_st=ic


Something fishy about this photo…


Isn’t this what nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m's TBD setup is all about - https://developer.tbd.website/docs/web5/

NB. I understand very little about this.


GN!


Most excellent! 👍🏼


If I am not mistaken, you can add multiple nostr profiles within nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm - not sure that helps as they will be tied to the same wallet (I think).


So good!


Yes! Have a good one too! 🫂


Most likely 👍🏼🫂


Good vibes on #nostr today 🫂


They are now ALL going to ask you to review their code 😁


Sorry, couldn’t resist… https://image.nostr.build/dd2ccd2aeac81802fc356304bd7d3f19057e5c607ba44402eced7dbd60b959d4.jpg


Working on an article for Forbes, does anybody know cool businesses (especially non-Bitcoin oriented ones) that take Bitcoin as payment - would love to incorporate as many as possible.


Namecheap


Réglementation Fiat


Ah I see.


How did Primal get around this?


Reminder: if you use Damus and want to send zaps on individual notes, you need to use this simple website to proceed. Otherwise you'll be limited to just profile zaps.

https://zap.army

If you're new to Damus, check out this tip #introductions Enjoy!


Just added your words to my profile - hope that’s ok.


Awesome. You're welcome.

(I'm always shocked at how many people aren't aware of this workaround.)


Yes! The script needs more publicity!


I’ve been called worse 😁🫂


Perfect because there is no shortage of them. All encompassing 😁


Yep. I’m surprised “Opinions” hasn’t been used as a name for a social media app. Or maybe it has?


Makes sense - Baroque era opera in England shunned the Italian operatic style that often focused on mythology. Instead, mocking the elite, as well as aligning the plays with the society that many found themselves in at the time seems to have been the flavour of the day for the Brits back then.


Very good film!


Just don’t know why it’s taking so long? It was a bad design already with lightning on the bottom so just go full-on USB-C on the front, enabling me to use it while it’s charging. Simple!


Feck that. Sort the 🖱 out first with a USB-C port that isn’t on the bottom!!

nostr:note1t343mrg6k8t4450n4l5vnlnyrt7zyuwzytmga2tja5chr2yxgaxqjw5xad


Yep, embrace it, never fear it, otherwise consume you it will. As we all know, fear leads to even more suffering by way of anger and hate. 😁


I agree!


GM client maker!


To all the #parents on here, what are your policies towards smartphone ownership and social media access/control for your child/children?


Can one be purchased in the UK?


Good day! I taste banana, strawberry, mint, orange, blueberry and liquorice. But that could be the ‘shrooms… However, I also see a colourful anonymous mask with puckered blue lips #inkblotart


Good luck! 🫂


I’m more a “won’t be voting” nostrich since I’m not American 😄


I think that’s what nostr:npub1qqqq9h54gszlv3c7jth5vqnstyn3e87cpkkm5srtpjk28szhszns49hq0q was saying. Real human connection instead of online connections like nostr or anything else, which I agree with.


When connecting my #alby wallet via NWC to #Damus I am never quite sure what to tick and untick in this list. Anyone care to breakdown what each one does and which options are definitely needed just to zap. Surely Damus doesn’t need to read my balance, node info, incoming transaction history for example? #asknostr https://image.nostr.build/eec51d8bbe59060625fb18f668f2e615cb95c32b8a5e20f16a39aeeb2c450a79.jpg


Of course


When I discovered #nostr #bitcoin was at $17k.


I was going to reply with: Power, race and religion. But yes, needs more than three words.


I like to think of them more as tools that reflect decent human world values but yes it’s fitting that on US Independence Day those values are all there, written down in a single codified constitution and ignored by those supposedly upholding them. Likewise the mishmash of uncodified statutes here in the UK describe similar values but get twisted, abused and ignored. Anyway, happy Independence Day 😁🫂


You can pretty much include the whole of the Middle East and North Africa too. Granted not always a bidet but there will be a bum hose at hand (as I call them).


The other halving cometh…


They also make good kindling once dry.


Straight through…


Another #British great:

https://youtu.be/9Q5QbHtKGrE?feature=shared


Still one of the best: #British

https://youtu.be/NSD11dnphg0?feature=shared


Totally!


After two hours and being passed across 5 individual support staff, deleting my Adobe ID is finally, supposedly, afoot:

We have received your request to close your account and we are sorry to see you go. When we close your account, you will no longer be able to use this Adobe ID to log into any Adobe apps, services or support services. Any active subscriptions associated with this Adobe ID will be cancelled. Upon closure, your account and its contents automatically will be scheduled for deletion. We will still keep basic information about any contractual agreement we had with you and the products and services you used in accordance with our business record retention obligations. Account deletion is permanent and irreversible so, before you close your account, please make sure that you have downloaded everything you store with us that you want to keep, like files stored in Document Cloud, photos stored in Lightroom, Learning Services data including training history, contracts stored in Adobe Sign, or projects stored in Creative Cloud. Please confirm that you would like to proceed with the closure and deletion of your Adobe ID account by responding with the text “I AGREE”.


Trying them but they’re buffering…


At the moment I’m only streaming the games on ITV. I refuse to register a BBC account and ITVX accepts any old postcode.


I think ATMs put off a lot because of the high fees but they can be a gateway into bitcoin ownership. As I understand, they’re starting to require a lot of KYC so it might just be better to set yourself up with soft KYD channels (#relai, #pocketbitcoin) in Europe or go no KYC with the likes of #Robosats and #Bisq (learning curve involved) or go full KYC with the likes of Strike etc. All early days though. We also have creative users who follow the V4V model. As for operating an bitcoin ATM that’s beyond my knowledge but I’d expect a degree of gov regulation to head your way.


Why I’m here. 🤙🏼


This is #nostr! 💜


This is why I follow you. Don’t always agree but your posts are thought provoking and trigger me to investigate and contrast with my prior learnings. This is why I am on #nostr - individuals posting their views and perspectives sans the hyperbole triggered by likes and algorithms - it’s what enriches our lives.


Plus screen size! My eyes are failing as I age and laptop is always on - bang there it all is in full glory.


Thanks to you I should add… it’s exactly what I was looking for. I don’t use half of Lightroom’s features anyway and this seems the right balance for a Mac user. I also like to keep my photos pure with minimal tweaking so it fits well.


Godspeed 😁


All zap features remain available?


Really looking forward to it. 🤙🏼


Done! Adobe is dead. Photomator and Pixelmator has seen it banished to the depths of hell or the doldrums depending on one’s etymology.


Nice.. As part of history, I give you my tribute to Craig Wrong… https://image.nostr.build/9b34f8faa55b4a0d38f3ce8e4d9e71e5cb238696f1c41464dd9abab27941bc4c.jpg


Nice - looking forward to its release!


#Damus Notedeck will surely work best with a big screen though right?


Notedeck*


Yep - I should have said - notedesk is not exclusive to Apple crap. But the MacBook Pro is the only 💻 I use apart from the ThinkPad chugging away purely as a #bitcoin node. 😁


I’ve almost exclusively been using #Damus on iOS, with a bit of #Primal thrown in and some #Nostur testing. Damus notedeck is pretty much guaranteed to see me shift to the MacBook.


Nice! Looks familiar - Leon cathedral I believe?


Oooh interesting! 👍🏼


Ah! Thanks 💜


I am but I don’t use Apple Photos as a media manager/DAM. Might revisit this though.


Urrrgh does my head in that does. No need for it.


Can we also have the hairy, overweight dad body version of this in an inner city cafe for ultimate proof that lightning works 😂


Yep but why? 😁


Not a complaint, but would be interesting to know why and why only from your npub?


About 82,798 blocks old.


Yep have heard of all of those and I’ve tried Darktable. Different workflow and quite a learning curve plus a somewhat basic and clumsy DAM. I think I simply prefer Lightroom Classic’s DAM over all the others, some of which don’t even have one or don’t really work well.


Trying to dump Lightroom as well. Doesn’t seem as easy.


nostr:npub1m4ny6hjqzepn4rxknuq94c2gpqzr29ufkkw7ttcxyak7v43n6vvsajc2jl I received a string of DMs just so you know. 😁 https://image.nostr.build/cfa3b2f40c996d479577d220377e4ec7a6db98fa27be6f57354ae5303840a260.jpg


Yep I do that often 😁


Nice! Would really help with finding older notes I forgot to bookmark


I’m not certain but it seems local search only returns a list of about 15-20 results that include the search term before the list returns to the standard time line. Is that right?


Yeah - although I see different zap indicators in Damus. I’ve noticed that they still go through; just don’t get “registered” properly via the nostr client sometimes. 🤷🏻♂


Either way I salute you 🫡


You’ve just reminded me to re-watch the original movie with Yul Brynner 👍🏼


Zapped note but sats seem to be stuck… not sure if alby or speed


Same - never worked for me. A piece of material between my toes that rubs and chafes constantly does not agree with my feet.


Same. Until then I’ll have to make do with a nice warm soak in the bath.


Lots of benefits!


Micro tore those muscle fibres during the workout and now the sauna is opening those blood vessels and capillaries to help send those nutrients, proteins and sugars from your diet and your body’s glycogen and fat stores to help nourish, repair, rebuild and build upon them until next time… 👍🏼


The fact you’ve never had a twitter or an instagram is impressive and admirable in of itself 👍🏼


I applaud you 😁


Acquired more.


Someone just sent me this as a DM

Beautiful! And true. The others will find their way ✌

“I use Primal as a #bitcoin wallet for my 10-year-old son. He’s too young to sign up for Strike (or any KYC platform). He’s too young to open a bank account. He’s not interested in paper money. He wants digital money so he can buy game stuff online. I pay him his allowance in bitcoin to his Primal account. He doesn’t have to send me an invoice, I just zap him $50 or whatever. Then if he wants to spend on a game, he can request a purchase through the apple App Store, i get a notification first from apple, then i get a notification from Strike saying that he zapped me $5 to cover the cost of the purchase. It’s perfect for someone his age. I couldn’t do this with cash app, PayPal, a credit card, a bank account. NOSTR + Bitcoin is the future. Some of us are living here now. The others will find their way.”


Leave Twitter and you get zapped. Only on #Nostr 😁


Nice one! 👍🏼


It’s a great lean meat!


💯- used to do this regularly in Kuwait. Absolutely disgusting and very rewarding when done.


You won’t miss it. I do think we need some presence there though to counteract the negative voices - surname Held for example.


Just spotted the flag in the photo. 😁 Nice! Great to have access to open spaces and bodies of water like that.


I don’t even know which country your lake is in? Canada, US?


Sounds awesome!


Totally. Scrutiny will be high for the Swiss game. Need to see some sharper, rapid passing and positioning as well as some running at the opposition rather than holding back. I can only sum up England so far as “tired” from their first match.


*principles


What worries me a little more is when #nostr grows even more they will eventually come and then the quality and principals both start to drop.


THERE IS ALREADY MORE REAL ENGAGEMENT ON NOSTR THAN BITCOIN TWITTER.

THE RIDE OR DIES ARE HERE.

ALL THAT IS LEFT ON X ARE BLUE CHECKS CLINGING TO FOLLOWER COUNTS AND PERCEIVED IMPORTANCE.

MOST BITCOIN TWITTER POSTS ONLY HAVE SCAM BOTS REPLYING TO THEM. QUITE SAD TBH.


Simple - they’re not into bitcoin for the right reasons. And there’s nothing wrong with operating on both. But be wary of those that don’t bother with nostr.


Same 💜


Was a good goal but fucking lucky to get it. England have been generally atrocious. Not sharp or attacking.


Not a fan, but Crocs work well in wet environments (beaches, swimming pools, lakes, canoeing, etc where other materials will absorb the water. Pottering about the house is acceptable too.


Priceless


So far so good here. I’d like to be able to scan LNURL QR codes for withdrawals i.e. Fountain -> Strike.


Define poverty, what causes it/leads to it, resulting in homelessness - too broad a topic to sum up in a single sentence.


Considering making a claim for compensation.


Lovely - I spent my childhood in such a place and this brings back memories.


💯- they don’t give a toss about repo either and the default process is largely automated. The fees AND huge interest rates (after the interest-free period expires) cover that and more. Scale all that up to millions of users who choose this option entirely BECAUSE they don’t have the money and you’ve automatically captured the ideal customers who are more likely to not make/miss a payment.


That’s where the money is for them.


Have they normalised that data to account for the number of BNPL deals available to each user in each country? Might simply be more BNPL deals in Sweden and Australia thereby introducing statistical bias.


Also love this video - love monochrome and I’m pretty sure the camera operator is pulling focus in and out every 7 seconds - apt! 😁

https://youtu.be/wqCpjFMvz-k?feature=shared


I love the way this music video is shot and of course the song:

https://youtu.be/XS088Opj9o0?feature=shared


Yep, they left.


Interesting. I’ve been getting a sense that the money generation machine is in full flow now. Fair enough. Expect a book deal soon too.


Take time out. Listen to music. Exercise - even just a long walk. Notice nature. Visit a friend. Return with a refreshed brain, fresh eyes and renewed perspective…


Same!


Totally!


Thanks…some friends need to see it 😁


Nice! I’m somewhat older but loved them. You’ve sent me into an evening long YouTube session (I like music videos) as there’s some great stuff there.


What is this from? Source?


Hot, sweaty, crushed but awesome!


Pseudo-doxxing myself…
I’m in this photo - good times! https://image.nostr.build/7e4da8f9db6197ef2f94ccf2d368859cbef17bb1743dc794003c41cc07d027fa.jpg


I agree! Crystallised (XX) too - nice!


Just had a quick scan. Lots of crossover to what I like too 👍🏼


Yep! One of mine too.


Tune


Did you poke the little blister? I wouldn’t have been able to resist. 😁 Enjoy!


Looks splendid and yummy!


Looks like my Fountain podcast setup 🤣


Utter stupidity


Let me sum things up:

“Like you would never believe…”

“And by the way…”


This is a post from the company used by nostr:npub1ex7mdykw786qxvmtuls208uyxmn0hse95rfwsarvfde5yg6wy7jq6qvyt9 to ensure it meets UK regulations - which are evolving:

https://www.englebert.xyz/learn/post/what-can-we-expect-from-the-july-2024-cryptocurrency-regulation-our-predictions


Sounds good to me. I’m one of the weird ones that actually enjoys reading longer well written notes on nostr (also never understand those who reply with a “tl:dr” as a kind of put down). Separate app makes sense.


Excellent. Thank you. 🙏🏼


Ah, so a client that is really focused on bringing together longform content. Not notes/posts.


Your explanations were good though! I’m still not fully clear on what a longform client really is.


🫂 - always good to take a break and revisit one’s therapeutic passions! Everyone will still be here too 💜


Likewise.


Nothing wrong with peas that have been mashed. Still peas that are now easier to digest. That said, the mushy peas from some of these outlets do taste different to the peas I mash myself. And as for that particular dish - not impressive. It can be much better than that though.


“misaligned and overhyped” oh the irony 😂


Only do so if prepared to give full KYC including selfie and driving license/passport.


Damn, this 24hr “cooling off period” for nostr:npub1ex7mdykw786qxvmtuls208uyxmn0hse95rfwsarvfde5yg6wy7jq6qvyt9 is rEaLlY WoRkING… I don’t think I will buy any bitcoin now. Thanks for nannying me UK government. Meanwhile, let me blow £10k on Bet365 because that’s how our politicians lead by example…

🤡 🌎


😁 It’s been a long running issue I believe and I’ve been struggling with it too. All is fine in the camera app but as soon as a third party app gets access to the camera it’s like the dev says, “yep, fixed lens with inadequate minimum focus distance for you” 😅 That said, Apple probably makes things complicated too.


For recent iPhones, it would seem app developers use the easiest method of accessing the camera without handling focus and lens switching in their UIs. If the subject you’re shooting is small (QR codes, ID cards, etc), one really has to move the camera back resulting in an often too small and/or inadequately detailed photo. Even Apple’s integrated QR scanner seems to suffer with this issue. I mentioned this as signing up to nostr:npub1ex7mdykw786qxvmtuls208uyxmn0hse95rfwsarvfde5yg6wy7jq6qvyt9 requires KYC ID card verification, and I had this issue with focus. (No option to switch lenses to macro/closeup).


Blimey. I guess it makes lightning easier.


Timely memes are funnier than I thought?


So a passport is needed? No light KYC below a certain threshold like in Europe?


Yep, exactly. Clown world


Yes


Welcome to the UK!


Awesome - completely missed this on a day away from Nostr. 😂


Shit! I completely missed this. Nice one! 👍🏼


Has this happened??


😁 - let me see… what have I learnt from bitcoiners that is unrelated to Bitcoin? 🤔 For me, it’s probably a deeper understanding of fiat economics (but perhaps that’s too related to Bitcoin?).


A lot of this is fuelled by wanting more, whether it be greed or power, which unfortunately seem to be inherent human traits.


Depends how you define “bitcoin space”. A carnivore diet was about before bitcoin existed.


Sounds paradoxical to me. 😁


Not a great situation to be in #Boeing

https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jun/26/boeing-starliner-astronauts