Fiat is returning to its real intrinsic value of 0 https://image.nostr.build/c30e22ae2f1afb504ebfc466d5dfdbd2efd1de6eaff4cd7610d5521b683042d4.jpg


You couldn’t make this up even if you tried


“The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray. Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.” Proverbs 12:26-27

Good morning 😁


If you’re a man who’s struggling with low self esteem let me tell you going to therapy isn’t going to help.

The only way to fix it is to do things worthy of esteem.

We aren’t women.

Talking about our problems isn’t the solution.

Go do things in the world.

You will feel better about yourself.


Blessed week ahead 😁🫡 #bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/9e58829ec953ee67658878c3335a66af2b70575f7979aed8573267cd198f8b37.jpg


True story 😂 https://video.nostr.build/7f479636a345b445d5787ff5dc2315c8b26bfe0b6e6d0c146d74fc68003d473b.mp4


One solution is to start energy companies bankrolled by #bitcoin mining on the backend


Bingo!


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They are growing up in dystopian times where jokes are perceived to be either; too racist, too sexist, too offensive or too discriminatory. As a result a simple joke can get you cancelled or worse, imprisoned.


It’s an opportunity for the builders to get ahead of the state and do it. The current admin are far too inefficient and “focused” on other things to care about this


Thank you! 🙏🏻


We got a gift early, to open our eyes and see the Bitcoin and all it's benefits. But it was not free.

Now it's our duty to act and teach our kids about sovereignty, financial freedom and build strong foundations in their lives so they can prosper.

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This is why we #Bitcoin
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"The path to self-sovereignty won’t come from fake ballots or angry tweets but from individuals removing more of their assets from a system that hates them."
https://thespectator.com/politics/matter-wins-lose-donald-trump-election/


Truly appreciate it. Thank you 🙏🏻


“I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” John 17:14-17

Good morning 🙏🏻😊 #amen #bible


plywood salesmen in blue cities rn
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I couldn’t agree more!


“But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.” Isaiah 40:31

Good morning 🙂 #Biblestr #Amen


You can say that again and we want more of these sovereign minds being cultivated


"Sovereign minds are the architects of a free society, and it is our duty to help them build the world they deserve."

Deep thoughts wrapped in a beautiful piece. For more, please read on 👇

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Language matters.

That's why they call murdering unborn babies "reproductive freedom".


"Our current world is dominated by centralization, with vast institutions—governments, central banks, and corporations—holding immense power over the lives of individuals. The modern financial system by design has created a populace that is increasingly dependent on centralized authorities for economic stability and security."
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In a rapidly changing world, where the boundaries between physical and digital spaces blur, one question looms large: How do we nurture the next generation to be masters, and not victims, of an increasingly complex economic landscape? The answer lies not just in new technologies or innovations but in cultivating sovereign minds—young individuals who are not only creative and resourceful but also understand the value of liberty, free markets, and sound money.

Our current world is dominated by centralization, with vast institutions—governments, central banks, and corporations—holding immense power over the lives of individuals. The modern financial system by design has created a populace that is increasingly dependent on centralized authorities for economic stability and security. Changing this awful paradigm starts with educating kids about Bitcoin and basic financial principles early on, in order to equip them with the tools they need to become independent thinkers, free from the constraints of centralized authorities, and prepared to thrive in a decentralized world.

## The Modern Age of Centralization and Dependency

For decades, the modern education system has operated under the assumption that students are vessels to be filled rather than minds to be cultivated. Traditional schooling promotes conformity and compliance over creativity and critical thinking, often producing adults who are ill-equipped to handle the complexities of the financial system. Even more alarming, financial education is either poorly addressed or completely absent from mainstream curricula. This absence leaves young people vulnerable to the traps of debt, inflation, and economic dependency—tools that centralized systems use to control and limit individual freedom.

This erosion of personal sovereignty begins early, as children grow into adults who are dependent on an inflationary financial system, credit, and centralized institutions for their livelihoods. An example that immediately comes to mind is that of student loan debt in the United States. As of the second quarter of 2024, the total student loan debt in the US stands at approximately $1.74 trillion, with 77% of this debt having been accrued since 2005. The default rate of these loans stands at 10.3% within the first three years of repayment; which is very high when compared with historical averages. Most of the students signing up for these loans are not only financially illiterate but are graduating into a weaker economic climate with high unemployment rates.

That’s before we even consider the fact that in a lot of cases some of the degree programs that these students would have enrolled in degree programs that do not have any marketable skills. This debt trap continues throughout life as more debts pile up due to an ever rising cost of living coupled with a debt based economic system that impoverishes society over time. Through this lens, it becomes clear that most people are not living as free individuals, but as subjects of a system designed to benefit the few at the expense of the many.

## The Case for Teaching Bitcoin Early

Bitcoin offers a profound shift in the way individuals, particularly the younger generation, can approach money. Unlike fiat currency, which is controlled and manipulated by governments and central banks, Bitcoin operates as a decentralized, immutable form of digital money. For the first time in history, people have access to a form of money that is not controlled by any central authority. This is more than just a technological breakthrough; it is a philosophical one.

Teaching kids early on about Bitcoin early on not only introduces them to the concept of sound money but also encourages them to think critically about the systems of control that govern their lives. Bitcoin is a living example of what happens when individuals reject top-down authority in favor of a decentralized, peer-to-peer network. By learning how Bitcoin works, children can grasp the importance of scarcity, decentralization, and the protection of their financial autonomy.

The same rule also applies to teenagers as well, as the saying goes; better late than never. When young people understand Bitcoin, they begin to see money not just as a medium of exchange but as a tool of liberation. They learn to question why inflation exists, why their purchasing power diminishes over time, and why they are required to participate in a system that benefits a select few while burdening the majority.

## Sovereign Individuals and the Future of Society

What does it mean to be a sovereign individual in the modern age? It means having control over one’s life, choices, and destiny. Sovereignty begins with financial independence, but it extends into all areas of life. A sovereign individual is one who is not reliant on any centralized authority—be it government, a corporation, or even a bank—for their survival or success.

Understanding Bitcoin is just one part of the equation. Financial literacy as a whole is equally crucial. Children who are taught the principles of saving, investing, and understanding debt are far more likely to grow into adults who can protect their personal freedoms. Financially literate individuals make better choices, not only about their own lives but also in their role as participants in the broader economy.
In a future shaped by decentralized technologies like Bitcoin, the individuals who succeed will be those who can think critically, act independently, and innovate freely. Creativity and sovereignty go hand in hand. Sovereign individuals are not just financially independent; they are creators, innovators, and problem solvers who drive progress and shape the future.

## Practical Steps for Parents and Educators

If we are to cultivate the next generation of sovereign minds, we must start with practical steps. Parents and educators can introduce children to Bitcoin by teaching them the basics of how digital wallets work, how to earn and save in Bitcoin, and how to think about money in terms of long-term value rather than immediate gratification. Even small exercises, like earning Bitcoin for chores or using it to buy small items, can give kids hands-on experience with sound money. Above all, it's important to teach them to question the world around them—why does inflation exist? Why do prices go up over time? Why do some countries experience hyperinflation while others do not?—to name a few, because until one can question the current status quo they can cease to be victims of it.

With this in mind, the El Salvador edition of the Adopting Bitcoin conference this year will also have a special treat for the youngsters. In collaboration with the Bitcoin Junior Club the event will feature ‘Bitcoin Para Niños’—a dedicated zone where children can learn, play, and explore topics like sound money and creative thinking. Not only is this tailored for kids to learn about sound money in a very fun and interactive way; but ultimately it enables families to embark on their Bitcoin journey together. Beyond the technical aspects of financial literacy, it is vital to cultivate a mindset of independence and critical thinking. Sovereign minds are nurtured in environments that value curiosity, questioning authority, and taking responsibility for one’s actions.

## Conclusion

The future belongs to the sovereign individuals—those who are financially independent, critical thinkers, and creators of value. Teaching kids about Bitcoin and financial literacy is not just about preparing them for economic success; it’s about empowering them to live free, meaningful lives in a world that increasingly values conformity and centralization. Sovereign minds are the architects of a free society, and it is our duty to help them build the world they deserve.

A rising generation faces a critical challenge in today's world: how to navigate an increasingly complex economic landscape. The current system, dominated by centralized institutions, has created a dependency trap – evidenced by the staggering $1.74 trillion in U.S. student loan debt as of mid-2024. Parents and educators must prioritize teaching children about Bitcoin and financial literacy from an early age. This isn't merely about understanding a new technology; it's about cultivating sovereign minds who can think critically about money, value, and independence. Bitcoin offers young people their first real glimpse of sound money and decentralized systems, free from traditional power structures.

This is a long form article, you can read it in https://habla.news/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzq4rqjpyzsnf2z5wgma397sxr382z8mg90l80jf7m3z2k628z9wsrqqxnzdenxq6nvdfs8qen2vpn859zpn


Sometimes I’m trying to think how my life would have been without bitcoin. Without Satoshi Nakamoto. It would likely have been very different..!

➖ No remote job
➖ No passion
➖ No full-time traveling
➖ Less savings (mentality)
➖ No outlook for a better, fair world
➖ Run the fiat hamster wheel
➖ Different friends
➖ Care about career ladder

I guess: “different” savings, job, passion, etc. But I can’t believe I would have been living a more interesting and happier life.

Thanks to bitcoin I wrote the two Dutch bitcoin magazines, co-created a Bitcoin board game, wrote dozens of articles, translated five Bitcoin books to Dutch, gave plenty lectures, visited 5+ circular economies, spend most of my time in El Salvador, and much more.

Oh, and learned how social media and the internet is broken because bitcoin brought me in nostr.

It’s crazy to think how much “an idea” and “computer code” and its community can do to one’s life.


“I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.”
John 12:46

Walk in the Light. Good morning 😊


Just in case you hadn’t read it or even heard of it. Check out, the shot that was heard around the world. #Bitcoin
https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf


The tragic events of September 11, 2001, reshaped the world in profound and unforeseen ways. With thousands of innocent lives lost and countless more injured, the attacks were undeniably devastating. In response, the Bush administration embarked on a warpath—literally—introducing measures aimed at bringing the perpetrators to justice. These included placing a $25 million bounty on Osama bin Laden, initiating the "War on Terror" with the invasion of Afghanistan, and, notably, enacting the draconian PATRIOT Act. Twenty-three years later, while bin Laden is dead and U.S. troops have withdrawn from Afghanistan, the PATRIOT Act remains firmly in place.

Hastily passed six weeks after 9/11 as a preventive measure, the PATRIOT Act effectively neutered the Fourth Amendment and granted federal agencies unprecedented surveillance capabilities. These became the foundation for conducting "sneak and peek" searches, enabling unauthorized access to individuals' online purchases, emails, and browsing histories, and compelling banks to notify the FBI of deposits over $10,000—often sidestepping due process entirely. The irony lies in the fact that this tragedy didn't occur due to insufficient surveillance powers. A Congressional report revealed that intelligence agencies already possessed actionable information to prevent the attacks but failed to coordinate and act on it. Given such findings, one would expect a serious reevaluation of this legislation, but civil liberties have rarely been the state's primary concern, especially when a "good crisis" offers an opportunity to expand control.

Two decades later, we face a bleak reality and unsettling questions: Are we actually safer today? Are there fewer terrorists worldwide? Given the state's shifting definition of "terrorist," what prevents this law from being used against the very citizens it was meant to protect? While pondering these questions, Ben Franklin's famous words come to mind: "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." In an age of emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and looming threats of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the PATRIOT Act could become a cornerstone in establishing a totalitarian technocracy where privacy is a relic of the past—if we haven't already reached that point.

## **Financial Privacy Implications**

In free societies, personal and financial privacy form a vital buffer against government interference, surveillance, and control. Financial privacy, in particular, protects individuals' assets from potential governmental overreach or confiscation based on political, ethnic, or religious grounds. The Canadian government's invocation of the Emergencies Act during the 2022 freedom convoy protests—particularly the freezing of bank accounts belonging to truckers and their supporters—serves as a stark example. This action was later ruled "unreasonable and unconstitutional" by a federal court judge.

While the PATRIOT Act's broad surveillance powers often dominate discussions, its substantial encroachment on financial privacy is frequently overlooked. The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) of 1970 initially deputized financial institutions in combating money laundering by requiring them to report suspicious activities. The costly and administratively burdensome regulatory framework introduced by the BSA has not only severely eroded the financial privacy of law-abiding citizens but has hardly made a dent in preventing money laundering.

Before the PATRIOT Act, financial institutions were encouraged to adopt Know Your Customer (KYC) practices but were not legally obligated to do so. The BSA established a framework for reporting suspicious activities and maintaining records but did not specifically mandate customer identity verification processes during account opening. The PATRIOT Act, however, intensified these requirements by legally mandating KYC protocols and enforcing Title III, which established strict Customer Identification Programs (CIP) for verifying customer identities.

These expanded measures deeply compromised financial privacy, forcing banks to build detailed customer profiles by collecting personal data and extensively monitoring transactions. Additionally, financial institutions must file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for any transaction over $5,000 that they suspect may be related to illicit funds. The broad definition of "suspicious transactions" compels institutions to err on the side of caution and flag any transaction deemed atypical for a customer, even without clear evidence of wrongdoing. As a result, individuals have almost no control over how their financial data is used and shared with government agencies.

With access to individuals' transactional data and digital metadata from sources like social media, the government can construct an exceptionally precise record of a person's daily activities—what is often called a "pattern of life." This capability allows authorities to surveil and assess a person's actions in real-time, essentially creating a comprehensive view of their life. This level of oversight is particularly troubling in light of former NSA director General Michael Hayden's remark, "we kill people based on metadata," underscoring the potentially lethal implications of unchecked surveillance power.

Thanks to the PATRIOT Act, any money or investments held in a financial institution now essentially function as a conditional permission slip that can be frozen at any time and for any reason. The worst aspect is that, due to the unholy alliance between the state and big business, many of these actions can be carried out by private corporations at the behest of the state. This intertwining of public and corporate power opens the door to unprecedented levels of financial control over individuals, undermining both their financial privacy and personal autonomy.

## **What Does the Future Hold?**

Senate Judiciary Committee hearings following Snowden's revelations highlighted an even more troubling fact: the PATRIOT Act's supposed effectiveness was largely overstated. This stands in sharp contrast to earlier claims in two declassified documents presented to Congress as justification before key surveillance votes in 2009 and 2011, which asserted that mass data collection was essential for detecting terrorist threats.

In 2009, an Al-Qaeda operative nearly succeeded in bombing a Detroit-bound airplane, despite the extensive dragnet surveillance programs that became the norm after the passage of the PATRIOT Act.
When Senator Patrick Leahy questioned NSA Deputy Director John Inglis about claims that 54 terrorist plots had been foiled due to the Act, further examination revealed that perhaps only one plot could be loosely attributed to the bulk surveillance program. Given the stated goals of passing this law, it would be an understatement to call it a monumental failure.

This raises a different set of questions: What if this was never really about security but merely an opportunity that the state seized to "legally" establish a surveillance superstructure? Is the "surveillance state" now a permanent feature of our lives? If this reality is to change, it will likely not come from the halls of Congress but from freedom-loving individuals who, in addition to pressuring policymakers, will build new tools. Without new technological solutions that preserve our privacy, it won't be long until we find ourselves living in a dystopian nightmare controlled at every turn by Big Brother.

The PATRIOT Act's Legacy: Two Decades of Eroding Privacy

The 9/11 attacks led to the swift enactment of the PATRIOT Act, ostensibly to enhance national security. However, twenty-three years later, it's clear that the Act has significantly eroded civil liberties, particularly financial privacy, with questionable effectiveness in preventing terrorism. This raises concerns about whether the Act was truly about security or an opportunistic power grab by the state, and whether the "surveillance state" is now an irreversible reality. In the face of emerging technologies like AI and CBDCs, the PATRIOT Act's legacy could pave the way for a dystopian future where individual privacy is a distant memory, unless we actively resist and develop innovative solutions to safeguard our freedoms.

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“In free societies, personal and financial privacy form a vital buffer against government interference, surveillance, and control. Financial privacy, in particular, protects individuals' assets from potential governmental overreach or confiscation based on political, ethnic, or religious grounds.”
https://open.substack.com/pub/kudzai/p/the-patriot-acts-legacy-two-decades?r=3bc8b&utm_medium=ios


Bitcoin is a one-way street.

You don’t see bitcoiners becoming fiat people; once they change they stay that way (with the fun exception of bitcoin derangement syndrome).

This means every single day the fiat system gets a little weaker and bitcoin gets a bit stronger.

It’s just a matter of time before the crossover inflection point happens.


A reminder as to why #Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/9693fa091a1d831398491d9e9d202ed7c2a245b3c553d88f803b39c64381d015.jpg


𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐭 nostr:nprofile1qqswkhs47p9unc7lsmqsqv9kvh07sf2pq9gurcan4r8r7s524ap0jfclt62u8 🇸🇻 and 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐍𝐢𝐧‌𝐨𝐬!
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A unique event in the land of Bitcoin, this year with an extra focus on sovereign generations!

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#bitcoin4youth #kidstr #bitcoinevents


I couldn’t agree more! 😂


Nobody forget,

they forced all the retards to take an experimental gene altering bio weapon because they didn’t like the guy against global war.


Where is the lie 😂


A new #Bitcoin project for credit unions (or as their known in SA, stokvels) that's worth checking out
https://blog.bitsacco.com/the-bitsacco-template/


My time ran out, have to recommend nostr:nprofile1qqs9n8z0ywqtpsdf5x9hy4lpql8eumvtf7x75pkp3jz98rf3rlet9rqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsz8thwden5te0dehhxarj9e3xjarrda5kuetj9eek7cmfv9kz7qg4waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxummnw3ezucn89u4typa8 guide this way  https://k3tan.com/starting-a-new-digital-identity for everyone that's asking me how to best get started with being Sovereign Individual after the nostr:nprofile1qqsy4azak2awmy8wdurfnlgj6nm4hextmnju9pz6qs45mszy4dy2hfspr9mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumwdae8gtnnda3kjctv9u9vksgl presentation


Thank you for taking time to read and for that awesome feedback 👏🏻👏🏻🫡 I truly appreciate it and I agree that never taking freedom for granted should be a lesson we need to pass on to future generations


“Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” John 6:27-29

Good morning 🙏🏻😊 #biblestr


Thank you! Glorious Friday to you too 🤝


And when these wars become a part of “history” they are recorded in the same context in which the media presented thus solidifying the propaganda for generations and creating a playbook for future generations to emulate. Mind capture across time


Good morning 🫡😊 https://image.nostr.build/8b8a698b24f59de409dcf3363d5c3e121332208da269f7b61bc68657926ebbf5.jpg


Taxes be like:

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Good morning 😊🫡 https://image.nostr.build/247f41bfa5f490d23d97435e2a884a43f8781722130c9a8675418cc038c5046d.jpg


Thank you for sharing 🫡🙏🏻👏🏻


Looking forward to it


Wise words! By the way, our good friend nostr:nprofile1qqs9gcysfq5y62s4rjxlvf05psuf6s376ptlemuj0kugj4kj3c3t5qcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnfdenx7tcpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6ur4vgh8xetdd9ek7mpwv3jhvtcpr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmp0e3kvll wrote a beautiful article, in the form of a letter, touching on freedom, family, and Bitcoin. You might like it 😊 https://www.citadel21.com/dear-son?ref=europeanbitcoiners.com


Just read this in Summerhill School by A. S. Neill and extrapolating beyond school and childhood, is this why society isn't as free as we want it to be?

"Freedom works best with those who have enough combined free emotion and free intelligence to absorb it."

Back to unschooling or "free" schools, he's saying that only those with average and above IQs should be doing it. Is this a bit harsh? Or is it simply real talk?

#parenting #mumstr #momstr #kids #kidstr


Count me in


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“A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, But the simple pass on and are punished.”
Proverbs 22:3

Good morning 😊🙏🏻


https://v.nostr.build/sjyqva9styqdtnSf.mp4
A journey of Bitcoin Junior Club in a nutshell, shared with nostr:nprofile1qqsxjk5gqg6enguj4azx6lj3xyu80xrpdk2rvcy5jw7ck3lrhma6tdqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsqv7nj7 in one of her latest episodes.

Kudos🧡👏 to everyone supporting our mission + running their own amazing initiatives. Let's keep building! Bullish on Bitcoin + creativity + critical thinking. Bullish on Sovereign Generations!

#kidstr #bitcoin4youth


“And beware lest you say in your [mind and] heart, My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth. But you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” Deuteronomy 8:17-18 #biblestr

Good morning 😊


“And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you.” Philippians 1:6 #biblestr #amen


When you realise you don’t have enough #bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/5417661acf19e98a0d20069b4835dc690bc2a2c64f360e0a5f16ab72cbd76a91.jpg


I love how you put it here! Had an article that was in the works that was missing a few key pieces that you hit on in a different way in this post. Question if you define the current system as Neo-communism then has democracy been really tried anywhere or this is all we have had, with democracy being the euphemism still?


Get the blue check bro 😁😁


Live life on your terms and be radically authentic https://image.nostr.build/9fd00c5d2c1d6146d90e5cbbba0d8c20c1c9451ab0bf2d394ec57d5419353019.jpg


And then just like that, you have fascism by stealth


People be like how does it feel to go all in on bitcoin? It feels a lot like…

My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius.

Commander of the Armies of the North.

General of the Felix Legions

Loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius.

Father to a murdered son.

Husband to a murdered wife.

And I will have my vengeance…

In this life or the next.


In addition to this, the very existence of a bureaucrat’s job in most cases is unnecessary and evidence of wasteful spending. It gets even worse when you add “pvt” gvt contractors into the mix


One of the many reasons I love Damus nostr:note1af74h0w6erl04k3f7lufyy3yz8t4357q5z3ry5fdazh3h6szwgfqdcqq8l


Has anyone here ever practiced birth tourism in South America? I'm especially interested in Argentina and Brazil.

#asknostr #asktr #nomad


Here for the comments too. Thank you for asking


Pura vida and good morning 😊 https://image.nostr.build/6b506bef289e2f6bcbedf910924df60b42e8997f54dd14b6d04aadb492d11d73.jpg


Looking forward to this!


Hope to see you at Bitcoin Para Niños 🧡🇸🇻  More info in the article below 👇

"𝑰𝒏 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒇𝒆𝒘 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒔, 𝑺𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒗𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒓, 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 nostr:nprofile1qqswkhs47p9unc7lsmqsqv9kvh07sf2pq9gurcan4r8r7s524ap0jfclt62u8—𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒇𝒂𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓’𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍, 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔, 𝒑𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔."

nostr:nprofile1qqsqfa7a5zwqarc3zume6hepk5pjftens0se4hpqgpmr3nhecngqk3spzfmhxw309ucnqt3j9cczuv36xsurvwgpzdmhxw309akx7cmpd35x7um58g6rsd3eqyg8wumn8ghj7vf5xqhxvdm69e5k78xxvwu thank you for giving us a bit of your space 🙏💜

https://thebitcoinstreetjournal.com/ab2024-bitcoin-para-ninos-and-btc-junior-club-for-sovereign-generations/

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#bitcoinevent #bitcoin4youth #kidstr


Good morning 😁 https://image.nostr.build/2c50c07e22170214798f338c9f25adaf72267c9f614871a0921c381d87a5e635.jpg


Passing the torch to the next generation is super important, which is why Adopting Bitcoin 2024 in El Salvador is introducing #Bitcoin Para Ninos.

https://thebitcoinstreetjournal.com/ab2024-bitcoin-para-ninos-and-btc-junior-club-for-sovereign-generations/


At this moment what is the best "Slack" alternative that is nostr based?

I know for a fact that Slack is compromised by US Intelligence...the parent company headquarters on the east coast is like 3 miles from Langley VA (CIA).

Seems like an easy pitch for a secure, good UX, anon-friendly #nostr chat app.

#asknostr


What a wow! Can’t wait for it all to drop 🤝👏🏻


Thank you! 🙏🏻🫡


Love this! Where can I see the whole post by DHH?


DHH has a great post today, one section really caught my attention and is something I've been thinking a lot about recently.

"And that's what gets me. Everyone find it easy to nod in agreement with Jobs' ode to To The Crazy Ones¹. Everyone wants to believe that they'd support "the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers". That they too would cheer for those who are "not fond of rules. And... have no respect for the status quo".

But they won't and they don't. Most people are either aggressively or passively conformist². They squirm when The Crazy Ones actually attempt to change the world. They don't see genius as often as they see transgressors. A failure to comply and comport. And they don't like it."

So GM Nostr. 🌞 Be crazy and non-conformist today.

1. https://basicappleguy.com/basicappleblog/heres-to-the-crazy-ones
2. https://paulgraham.com/conformism.html


We need more notices like this everywhere. Good morning 😊 https://image.nostr.build/b5009960dcf17250e718399cbef63f6b6dbfcaddb4d153db415242ba58991f9d.jpg


As a man thinketh by James Allen


This is just beautiful. Indeed It’s more blessed to give than to receive. nostr:note1y9r833m4sqp7r03nh02ghzty7re0z2j49v37z80nhs0yfy88w7jqkkjq4q


☺ There’s a little coffee shop where two people walk up to the counter.
“Five coffees, please. Two for us, and three hanging.”
They pay, take their two coffees, and leave.

Curious, I ask the barista, “What’s a hanging coffee?”
“Just wait, and you’ll see,” they respond with a smile.

A little while later, two girls come in. They each order a coffee, pay, and go on their way. Then, three women order seven coffees: three for themselves and four hanging.

My curiosity deepens. What’s with all these “hanging” coffees?

Then, a man in worn clothes, who looks like he’s fallen on hard times, approaches the counter and asks, “Do you have a hanging coffee?”
“Yes, we do, sir,” the barista replies, handing him a hot cup of coffee.

I finally understood. People are paying in advance for coffees that will be served to anyone who can’t afford one.

This heartwarming tradition began in Naples, but it’s now spreading to cities and towns across the world. In some places, it’s not just hanging coffees—you can leave sandwiches or even a full meal for someone in need.

Imagine if we all embraced this simple act of kindness in our own communities. A small gesture like this could make a world of difference to someone’s day, or even their life.

Let’s start bringing this tradition to every city and town. One small act of generosity could ripple out and touch countless lives in ways we can’t even imagine. #Nostr #Bitcoin #coffeechain #kindness 🧡💜 https://image.nostr.build/9ecd005411247d6c41bc6aea78b995fe64089d12f37f1ea6fc626572e00f187c.jpg


GM

„The root problem with conventional currency is all the trust that's required to make it work. The central bank must be trusted not to debase the currency, but the history of fiat currencies is full of breaches of that trust.“
–
Satoshi Nakamoto https://image.nostr.build/f4192c2d7f63df997487fb06c29fbe145b99f6228fd5b192f477a097cc5fb949.jpg


How dare you believe your eyes peasant!! https://image.nostr.build/08af0b362b0f720bb556be5939ec6f503c8699a82096d2723954eab48fdd11f9.jpg


58k gang never disappoints 😂 nostr:note150qfv7ttgfrmctwcjk6sh0p2s6uda3vn2ta56mwrnp867ms082usmuw6ku


Imagine two Klu Klux Klan white nationalists had access to your personally identifiable information for a "private investigation", handed to them on a silver platter by the government's financial surveillance database.

That's exactly what happened in Tennessee, and why the Bank Secrecy Act needs to be abolished.

Full story:
https://www.therage.co/finchem-fincen-tennessee-bank-data/


Good morning 🤝


Good morning Nostriches #biblestr #amen https://image.nostr.build/ed2ceb694dd01d6f4b36421e36c156e8f1676a54708f3557ccb4bd3f072ab8a9.jpg


"NiceHash, Slovenia’s homegrown project and the world’s leading hashrate marketplace is going to celebrate its decade of successful operations in style by organizing the country’s first #Bitcoin conference."

Great piece by nostr:npub134d6jtyveg74cuuj7qun4v2m6r7x7c6ryk69z4q7pa7f43kran2sl2yggk
https://thebitcoinstreetjournal.com/nicehashx-2024-slovenias-first-bitcoin-conference/


We are at war. With Banks. With Governments. With the entire, corrupt system of power. If you deny this, you have been asleep. The questions are: Will you stand up? And if so, with whom?


Once this happens please do let me know, I would definitely love to tune in to the first Nostr nest for this 😁 nostr:npub134d6jtyveg74cuuj7qun4v2m6r7x7c6ryk69z4q7pa7f43kran2sl2yggk thank you for the compliment, truly appreciate it🙏🏻🫂


Yaaaay! Ready and waiting for the expanded pieces 😁


TRUMP WINS. X BECOMES THE PARTY’S PLATFORM. JUST AS WECHAT IS FOR THE CCP.

HARRIS WINS. US GOV CENSORSHIP OF ALL PLATFORMS INCREASES.

NOSTR FIXES BOTH.


Thank you sir 🫡🤝


Definitely wouldn’t mind an extra 100 sats myself 😁


“Here’s what Yahweh says to you: “I know all about the marvelous destiny I have in store for you, a future planned out in detail. My intention is not to harm you but to surround you with peace and prosperity and to give you a beautiful future, glistening with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 #amen #biblestr


Selah #truth #biblestr https://image.nostr.build/37c39e645d38b575c3b85dce8b534b34e574950bb2d5c41f8b68c79ec346ac4d.jpg


Added to playlist 😁 Keep up the good work nostr:npub1dg6es53r3hys9tk3n7aldgz4lx4ly8qu4zg468zwyl6smuhjjrvsnhsguz 🙏🏻


🎙 NEW EPISODE nostr:npub1ms9urcp4yctm00g0w45ydlgsaluddpf203d20cgnhqvlv97nlz8s3s6kln
Unpacking Covid Narratives & Future Insights

My guest today is Nick Hudson, the Chairman of PANDA - an organization founded in 2020 to empower society with accurate information on the science and the drivers behind recent events, enabling individuals to exercise freedom of choice and preserve human liberties. Nick is an actuary with broad international experience in finance, who has settled into a career as a private equity investor.

We discuss:
• the complexities surrounding Covid narratives & management
• challenging the conventional narratives
• political and media influences that shaped public perception
• implications of data manipulation
• lab leak theory
• treatment protocols
• decentralization and community action, critical thinking, local solutions.

► Substack: https://bit.ly/3XQsM9n
► Twitter: https://bit.ly/4eCfKDG
► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3YbwVG3
► Spotify: https://bit.ly/4ePGsZ5
► Apple: https://bit.ly/4exmkLl
► Fountain: https://bit.ly/3BIPUyX
https://m.primal.net/LMoe.jpg


“Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.””
Matthew 17:19-21 #biblestr #amen


Bitcoin broke $9,000 while I was away. Current increase from low is 50% per month. I should go away more often:)


“Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”  II Corinthians 4:16-18


Thank you 🙏🏻🫡😊


“And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” Philippians 4:19-20 #biblestr

Good morning ☺


"This sprawling operation is built to pursue a noble goal: replacing the coal-fired electricity generation at the U.K.’s largest single power plant, the Drax facility in the north of England, with a renewable input in the form of wood pellets."

How is it sensible to replace a coal-powered plant with one that burns wood pellets if the idea is to protect ze climate? Pure clown world!

https://theintercept.com/2024/09/30/drax-wood-pellet-energy-air-pollution/


Good morning ☺ wisdom #biblestr https://image.nostr.build/19c6a92a3153610026ccb2fbecddd451e241966555eefcee00df6042e449970f.jpg


Something interesting to put your eyes on. You would probably like it
https://digitalarchive.wilsoncenter.org/document/george-f-kennan-inauguration-organized-political-warfare


This is why we #bitcoin nostr:note1kjh3vm3y3xsdlh0tfrz8pft3gd5gkjps8pal98jyzkgyr355lefqva2nla


The state of the world post 2008 summarized. This is why we #Bitcoin. Sound on
 https://video.nostr.build/1b468afddf81bb4e48af6a3af82dc1723978921d532bd7134c174860aad653ed.mp4


Ironically the people he exposed get to live “free” https://image.nostr.build/1454dbfdac7e153f0586b2b3457f5cc75270990a61fbe68dae77677575759caf.jpg


Good morning 😁 https://image.nostr.build/50aa93cf608a4ffaba1980e0ce0ba5b87744942673d0220af6835c02b0091be1.jpg


Absolutely! That’s the value of a decentralized form of money, it’s immune to the ever changing whims of politicos


In less than a week Zimbabweans became 40% poorer thanks to this devaluation which happened after being promised that the currency was going to appreciate against the dollar since it was “gold backed”. Some fell for the scam hook, line and sinker because they failed to understand the real problem which is gvt managed money.

Backing a fiat currency with gold or even #bitcoin makes zero sense because the people running the monetary system, as history as shown, will always print more money that exceeds whatever reserves they have.  #Bitcoin or slavery folks, no to USD in any form (that includes stablecoins). https://image.nostr.build/cfb836f4ff6e3759c6064b858497c2878737da0ec9835d3d5c51d1538e5903ff.jpg


That’s the most outrageous bit and even worse when one realises how that tax money is spent


Imagine a world where you didn't have to bleed your life, time and energy for parasites. All I can say is, thank god for bitcoin.
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That’s the world we are building with #bitcoin


Instant orange pill is what he got! The #bitcoin marketing Dept from the IRS didn’t waste time converting him to become a Bitcoiner 😁


Narrator: It was at this point that he realised that taxation is theft 😁 https://video.nostr.build/f8d930286e71e1d69f88fd486eb5e05a902a5492c22ab3435faa8fae145ad77f.mp4


<insert cackling laughter> nostr:note1zs0n7vm5k8yeye8evcdx02ugg9sxazcrcj536x50a7e65p9vppxsrv53rt


💯🔥 https://image.nostr.build/fe38f062ec6b648ff27de10bde64bb721b130c5602867361804584f083078a99.jpg


Ex-Military Whistleblower Kristen Meghan - Presentation on #Geoengineering #Chemtrails
https://youtu.be/jHm0XhtDyZA


ICYMI! An important conversation that leaves you with more questions than answers with regards to the link between the toxic sludge passing off as food and overall health. Check it out when you can
https://www.youtube.com/live/2iWE465RCOk?si=HnwVYXpZc-c0Wiuz


Hello Nostr. We're giving you two ways you can stack extra sats on Fountain this week:

Double Rewards
Get a 2x earnings multiplier when listening to podcasts until Oct 1.

100k Sats Giveaway
Repost and drop your Fountain Lightning Address below to enter👇

🔗 fountain.fm/download

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


Good morning ☺#biblestr https://image.nostr.build/80f6b23b969792fd24ed6614b93175b1bffb32fdb2966d1295fa7863d34db3ed.jpg


It takes a devil to find this gleeful


There is no stopping this train anon. I am glad that you have #Bitcoin nostr:note153jd3s5z5mtzqpslwtrdsshxeeqgx2zxv5p0x6u0ddsvdtya4k8ssgmx6p


Good morning to you ☺ https://image.nostr.build/6099f8fe6c9423bebe3ed7c4e2679ef3b292eb28370da10012ff4e39881964d4.jpg


Weapons of mass indoctrination is no longer a metaphor to describe the current education system. It’s now a reality nostr:note1vaw6g5fhkzv49cdk0wc0aa0692hwxus672cy63ayd9md0klwctjsyfgj49


https://image.nostr.build/9032781cc1953ff8ef13967ef9d69334c014983d48ae07f01444f2f20823d3fc.jpg  nostr:note1lukz5qzvfyl6pe23ur5kg9jp9hkm872lkqpqzmzl6e3e3ad3t46qqq8rfp


The science never misses 🎯 https://image.nostr.build/b6f5a931929d5e0e3946f1a7e0984ec3858e3c5e03f47f62846835ddf04978e9.jpg


I'm still seriously offended by the lockdowns, the ban on all sorts of innocuous activities and the complete destruction of civil liberties.

And no, I won't let this go.


*since then


I couldn’t agree thenmore. The world was never the same si nostr:note10jweajztkw735rnsyxg4qavrl7m3andzn32x255x42jr4m8furvqhqajk5


Absolutely breathtaking 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thank you for sharing brother 🤝


Gm & Pv 😊🙏🏻 #biblestr https://image.nostr.build/9d26041e03405fe57460208fe5e2230044015e116169928fecc05e7926a275a4.jpg


Good morning 😊 https://image.nostr.build/04b2a5e9ad5e3dc765c7f6d0e6e95c6b91aa6e64c58d2fe2e17e0f4f21cd1991.jpg


I’m writing this because I keep getting asked to comment on Saylor/Saif video even though my position hasn’t changed.

The natural state of the free market is deflation which means all prices fall forever in Bitcoin (assuming it stays decentralized and secure)

Free market economies are more productive meaning faster deflation (or real wealth gains by falling prices)

That system is incompatible with an inflationary monetary system meaning one of those systems must fail.

Either:

1) A system based on truth, hope, and abundance for all 8 billion people on the planet driven by a free market economy and all prices fall relative to bitcoin forever. This means Bitcoin is used as a medium of exchange and freedom tech spreads to the world through lightning, Liquid, Fedimint, Cashu, etc.

OR

2) A control system. An extractive rent seeking system that is NOT the free market (similar to the one we have had for 5000 years that resets every 100 or so years through war) continues to centralize by having you believe price of bitcoin is going up in fiat which makes the surveillance state stronger. This eventually centralizes Bitcoin - custodians, media, regulation (funded from the same manipulation of money) where it is attacked from layer 2. (Similar to gold)

While these ideas may “seem” compatible in the short term because you want Bitcoin to go up in fiat. What it really means is that you are giving your energy and strength to the system centralizing the world by converting Bitcoin to Fiat….to then measure prices.

Quite simply - If Bitcoin is only a store of value, it fails as a store of value.

Ps - It won’t fail. #1 is inevitable in time because too many (and more each day) have seen behind the curtain and are determined to build path #1.

Many of you here - the people that inspire me every day.  You make a difference with every word, thought and action.
Almost did that in all caps per nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx because it’s so important.

Referring to # 1 above…..There is no second best.


"We can't entrust our primary communications network to a handful of corruptible humans. And now we don't have to."

I had the pleasure to work with Reason on this Nostr explainer video this summer

Happy to see it in the wild!

https://m.primal.net/KsvE.mov


Welkom Kimberly! As an artist, you are in the right place 😁🤝


Bienvenidos Roxy 🧡 glad to have you here 😊


One of the most historic transactions in #bitcoin history was just made.

President Donald Trump buying burgers at nostr:npub1key55ax33gkl50uqemvl4khrtqrhzm7wzpc7fhseutt5ddkcwcrqgxlt3h with nostr:npub1xy6exlg37pw84cpyj05c2pdgv86hr25cxn0g7aa8g8a6v97mhduqeuhgpl.

Block height: 861871

You saw it here first.
https://image.nostr.build/70c72f924b9cd8d429e0f1c030ce35c52604485e553f1c24af0b1d1737f3adc9.jpg


I attended the status conference for the #Samourai case today on behalf of nostr:npub1t8a7uumfmam38kal4xaakzyjccht4y5jxfs4cmlj0p768pxtwu8skh56yu.

Here’s where things stand:

#newstr #freesamourai #freedomtech

https://v.nostr.build/3epxfHxjhTq0plnD.mov


Sounds like a story worth writing. I will give it some thought 😁


Damus is yet to catch up on that


#biblestr https://image.nostr.build/af0e50309e02ab949500597131d546ba1980bf184aa434a11dda449cb972d5df.jpg


You can’t make this up 😮💨😂


“Those who have reverence for the LORD will learn from him the path they should follow. They will always be prosperous, and their children will possess the land. The LORD is the friend of those who obey him and he affirms his covenant with them.” Psalms 25:12-14 #biblestr


Want to be paid to bring your community on to Nostr? UC Boulder is accepting applications for their Open Social Incubator.

This is money and support to #grownostr. This is for people who are non-technical who want to work on onboarding and cultivating a community. Who are your people and how do we get them on Nostr?

“Participants will meet as a full group monthly and receive ongoing, 1:1 project-specific technical support as they seed and grow new communities using open social media tools of their choosing. Participation is fully remote and all sessions will be conducted in English. All participants should commit to making strides toward community-building in open social media by the end of the program. Completion of the full program, from November 2024 to April 2025, will be compensated with a stipend of $3,500 USD.”

The program is open to any open social protocol including but not limited to Nostr.

https://www.colorado.edu/lab/medlab/2024/09/11/open-call-join-open-social-incubator


Is there a whitepaper or GitHub where I can dive into it?


I'm announcing BitVotr, a new voting protocol to fight election fraud, releasing today to the public domain.

The whitepaper of the protocol is available on GitHub and has a website, BitVotr.com.

Pull requests welcome. Questions and comments welcome in GitHub issues section, and will go towards a FAQ document later.

The protocol introduces new concepts and borrows from old...

- Proof of Tax linked to public keys (new).

- Vote merging for anonymity (borrowed from coin mixing).

- Peer to peer network to submit, sign, and merge votes (every voter is a peer).

- Tamper proofing of count via pgp signatures.

- Peers use RAFT protocol for consensus and data protection (borrowed).

- Byzantine Fault Tolerance thresholds for minimum verification, and defends against network attack.

- Data dissemination of the tally and signatures to Nostr and BitTorrent (no blockchain or token required).

- Vote count by the public (like nodes in Bitcoin verifying blocks).

- Election clock using Bitcoin timechain (without writing to it).

BitVote doesn't force a tyrannical government to be honest and benign, instead, it makes election fraud evident.

Voting doesn't overthrow tyranny, only revolution or total collapse does. Step 1 is to overcome the gaslighting and make fraud undeniable.

Of course dishonest governments will reject this. The system must begin small, prove itself, and be unavoidable to larger and larger democracies.

This is not an endorsement of voting as an ethical way to organise society, but if we are going to vote, it should be verifiable by the people it affects.

https://image.nostr.build/77ba90199d4d44b87acba1c2d3c6e6e0f56b43992e28b4e300956b382d75e875.jpg


Great decision and kudos to you for that! 👏🏻👏🏻 just remember to take it a day at a time, step by step & shift your identity to that of a non-smoker in the process. Forward 🫡👏🏻 you got this


Yet he is the one responsible for weaponising the DOJ 🤡🤡


A conversation worth checking it out, that will leave you with clear reasons as to why we #Bitcoin nostr:note1rk6a6g2ypd89pck0sgyekuytstqgad4032jj9w4vyjjahtqwe58qhcefhy


I've been working on a decentralized electronic voting protocol that's fully peer to peer, eliminates the possibility of electoral fraud or double voting, keeps votes private, and is verifiable by anyone.

It benefits from Nostr relays, and Bitcoin’s clock, and DOES NOT require a blockchain or token.

I would greatly appreciate cypherpunk eyes looking over it before releasing.


Welcome nostr:npub1xnm7sj22xapljxxp48kh2m2jcdndd4yy87k22yv709tnz3s9ycrq4juctl! Great to have you 🫡


Hi everyone, thought it’s about time for a proper introduction here on Nostr!

My name is Riddy, I’m a photographer, sailor and surfer from Australia.

As a photographer, I’ve always felt slightly uncomfortable sharing my content on traditional social media. Largely because I don’t want to feed the beast but also because I know that my audience is being tracked and manipulated.

After listening to quite a few @Jeff Booth interviews, the message of putting your time and energy into the systems and networks you believe in hit home.

I’m not a developer /coder but I can contribute my photography to this growing community! Hoping to connect with other  creatives and artists out there ✌🏽

Cheers,
Riddy

#introductions
#grownostr
#photostr
#photographer
#australia
#austr
#photography
#art
#artstr
#plebchain
#introduction
#surf
#sailing https://image.nostr.build/8ee6bab7b337b2d01a5b2dcc5bc5a9de02144af71aa6dd48c1733617a6e2fa1a.jpg


This is a sinister way to introduce KYC processes as a requirement for internet access. If you think it’s about protecting the kids then you probably believe in the tooth fairy as well. Just imagine how all this would play out in a CBDC world with digital ID’s nostr:note169sh3rkq2w639r5x558yqwnskwed897qza5m7qa0sw8l8dsngpkq5u9wgu


In case #AUStriches thought they could vote their way out of this.

The Opposition Potato in Chief wants social media restricted up to age 16, unlike Labor who want it up to age 13.

That’s the Overton Window of your Liberal Democracy. https://i.nostr.build/cNfPciFox17o4BFE.jpg  nostr:note19h9tywdxhqnxwelte26spv98k3xpzctsfpst643f6zk2l05zq96qv38kyk


Absolutely 🔥🎯 This is why #bitcoin circular economies are super important as you get to transact in sats without going through cuck bucks. With #btc as the unit of account and MoE, cost of living goes down in real terms. nostr:note19frqk8zczpdvlxashmskejvywrmq4ej9nenzl6sudfz4f340dhhq2xkh75


I was today years old when I found out that Einstein was a comunista! Definitely need to study history more

https://monthlyreview.org/2009/05/01/why-socialism/ https://image.nostr.build/e406608b23948b5607d7f5f56d521003b55aaa4aad124d850490541214f8ac01.jpg https://image.nostr.build/fcc54b57601b35536968b630f10b36bc98a0c5b696aba5a9a3600e16a6b9aa7a.jpg https://image.nostr.build/fcc54b57601b35536968b630f10b36bc98a0c5b696aba5a9a3600e16a6b9aa7a.jpg


Insightful post and have bookmarked the article for later reading. My feeling when it comes to this bill is that the ultimate goal is to make sure that going forward no one gets to use the internet anonymously thus giving the state the power to track your digital footprint and censor your voice easily. Online safety is just the excuse to bring the legislation in but I am willing to bet that the fine print of the law will pave the way for something more Orwellian. Paired with the digital ID law and subsequently a CBDC, this will be a maximum security digital prison, all without extending any protections to children.


Welcome 🫡


This stance makes sense and I understand the reasoning behind it given how broken the political systems in our world are, however he is an alternative perspective to consider; while it’s likely that voting on its own generally doesn’t change much, policy is set at the federal level for the most part especially economic policy. This will have an effect no matter how good policies at the local level are. Granted both parties will ultimately defer to the Fed in some way and print more and more, but ultimately It comes down to whether you want a gvt that will accelerate or slow walk the inevitable the inevitable economic collapse.

In 2021 we saw the Fed gvt push vaccine mandates and many people either lost their jobs for not complying or got injured after taking them. Of course there were some who are fine after taking the shots, but the point is that was a policy that was determined federally & perhaps it didn’t affect you individually but it’s something to think about.

While No politico is able to stop bitcoin or to influence its direction, there is a huge difference between policies that are hostile to the industry and policies that are more neutral to favourable. It doesn’t matter Whether or not a politico supports or understands bitcoin, the ultimate test is their hostility or lack thereof towards it. It’s plainly obvious that the industry would be better off with Elizabeth Warren and her crypto army defanged and having zero influence over the sec on this issue. This is something that can’t be determined locally unfortunately. Just my two sats


Couldn’t help it 😂 https://image.nostr.build/ee1193202aa1949f56cb3fd2487256cc1f3925d563a31cd6fe259406444ac9a1.jpg


“For thou wilt light my candle: The LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. For by thee I have run through a troop; And by my God have I leaped over a wall. As for God, his way is perfect: The word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all those that trust in him. For who is God save the LORD? Or who is a rock save our God? It is God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, And setteth me upon my high places.” Psalm 18:28-33

PV & blessed morning to you 😊


Nothing is going to stop this train. This is why we #Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/3247b09bb2fdf42f746298545539e076379fcf5b4a00f6d852f27c25a15d37d0.jpg


Hello all!
I’m a family Physician with over 2 decades of clinical practice. Husband, Father & Farmer!!
#introductions
https://m.primal.net/KmGY.jpg


Google CEO @sundarpichai to Congress today: "We deleted the Youtube video of doctors saying children should return to school, because CDC guidelines indicated it was untrue" Really??? So agencies of the U.S. Government are now the holders of truth? Please!!!


Couldn’t agree more 😁 nostr:note1z9x6nq8wqg3r89hdjr856kl6qx3s92w3nve5rgqwgv6ccvqge0fqwydndy


Japan's Largest Electricity Provider Explores Bitcoin Mining with Surplus Renewable Energy

"What we are doing has few parallels in Japan. Success of our framework would prompt more green energy to be introduced."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/japans-largest-electricity-provider-explores-bitcoin-mining-with-surplus-renewable-energy/


☺ can’t wait to see the finished product


Worth checking out especially if you missed it when it dropped

https://youtu.be/0v6KBGr5IzY?si=AXXG5LpBY_4qhn7v


Looking good already! 😁


Good morning ☺ https://image.nostr.build/17b57c790b195c6e67779b7a08611b4dc14bc5f9eb8c47215647889a4aa0c002.jpg


Thanks for the heads up! Will catch up from where I left off


Totally agree! Just like in the Bible account of Noah and the Ark, only 8 people made it in.  The intolerant minority always wins

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Didn’t they quit at s1 or 2? Or I am confusing with another


'Listen to me and you will be prudent and wise. For even the foolish and feeble can receive an understanding heart that will change their inner being . The meaning of my words will release within you revelation for you to reign in life. My lyrics will empower you to live by what is right. For everything I say is unquestionably true, and I refuse to endure the lies of lawlessness— my words will never lead you astray.'

Proverbs 8:5-7 #Biblestr #Amen


WE NEED MORE OPEN SOURCE PROJECT MANAGER TYPE MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS LIKE nostr:npub1ug8c5wp6chs4xessrstq3mj0x0agkttey5xwk26632a2gw22de7qkfd9ry , nostr:npub1za04drthlvxtwsq0phwc4mgh8rxhjafjkv2w7pf6ze5afka8gvaquadur3 , AND nostr:npub1zafcms4xya5ap9zr7xxr0jlrtrattwlesytn2s42030lzu0dwlzqpd26k5 .

IF YOU ARE A NON DEV YOU CAN STILL BE A MASSIVE CONTRIBUTOR TO THE FREEDOM TECH MOVEMENT.

TAKE ACTION. BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD.


Both 😁 but novel first, I am on third read of Broken money so that should suffice for now on the finance front


“The Holy One asks: “Can you find anyone or anything to compare to me? Where is the one equal to me?” Lift up your eyes to the sky and see for yourself. Who do you think created the cosmos? He lit every shining star and formed every glowing galaxy, and stationed them all where they belong. He has numbered, counted, and given each one a name. They shine because of God’s incredible power and awesome might; not one fails to appear!”
Isaiah 40:25-26


Worth every minute and I highly recommend! nostr:note1stgdq7svefrcjnldkn5fxtwd4z970jrxdpm957aerhc4jjvqymmqjh5f4y


It’s amazing how so many people are currently selling Bitcoin, and I’m pretty sure I do not know a single one of them.


Absolutely safe indeed! 🤣


Hilarious! 😂 nostr:note1rffj99uap0ltz0c7sagl5slxnlc606s2csgljhltjxnv8zyma9xq3y0ael


That’s true! The thought experiment around this is like this: if BTC incentivizes low time preference behaviour then it’s likely that even digital life will improve over time. Though I would urge a lot of patience because the fiat koolade is still quite strong 😂


You are definitely on to something, but I would look a bit deeper into how the fiat mind is joined to the hip with the modern digital life.  Similarly to how architecture used to be magnificent and beautiful but now it’s been “standardised” and looks so dull.


I couldn’t agree more! nostr:npub134d6jtyveg74cuuj7qun4v2m6r7x7c6ryk69z4q7pa7f43kran2sl2yggk what’s your take? 😁 nostr:note1qr54dkvflwpz3wuxxn3gzq9wpnhnd566rl7yga59epeupuvn9chsmnuutl


Internet Archive Situation

"More than 500,000 books have been taken out of lending as a result of Hachette v. Internet Archive, the publishers’ lawsuit against our library, including more than 1,300 banned and challenged books."

Publishers also removed 1984, The most Orwellian thing they could have done, the book is a cautionary tale!!

Those books are still available on this website. If possible, support them; they accept crypto donations. You can also buy a membership; worth it.

https://annas-archive.org/


Good morning indeed


I had the honor to interview María Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, about how fiat money was weaponized against the Venezuelan people by the Chávez and Maduro regimes

She says Bitcoin is a "lifeline" and "vital means of resistance" and said that a future democratic Venezuelan government will use Bitcoin to rebuild the national reserves that the Chávistas stole and put Venezuela back on a path to peace and prosperity

I've put out a lot of content in the past few years but I think this is the most important thing I've done -- the implications are vast considering a) Venezuela is one of the world's largest energy exporters with some of the world's largest oil reserves and b) María Corina Machado is not some rogue leader or dictator but a US ally

I hope you can watch 🇻🇪
https://m.primal.net/KfiC.mov


“Hate speech” is a made up Marxist euphemism. A dog whistle for aspiring censors.

There is no such thing as hate speech. There is only speech that particular people don’t like.
https://m.primal.net/KfdA.mov


Thank you for the tag 😁😁 Let’s see what we have here 🎶🎵


Dirty Coin heads to D.C
Please help me spread the word.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dirty-coin-the-bitcoin-mining-documentary-tickets-1002705026727?aff=oddtdtcreator


Insightful talk touching on one of the core areas of the Bitcoin network that needs attention. Decentralization being a core aspect of Bitcoin’s ecosystem, and consider this talk a wake up call. Thanks for the plug nostr:npub1hwgw0uznr49t4gullpgfz4m5xnakl5a0l88m3k382xv7ys0tfmlsd503sg 🫡
https://youtu.be/PT3Yqx_jDRw?si=DY5Fr7Bh-dN5z-5R


Thank you and good morning to you too 🦁


You bet!


Thanks for sharing and will definitely give this a listen


The fight for encryption and by extension freedom of speech is back with a bang. The best way to defeat the censors is to not only use all legal pathways to resist this but to build and use better privacy preserving tech. Good morning ☺ nostr:note1xzaanzmgskpy9aykhqkzenh35e8ct4cfd50gx043cjwlzqyezw0qvy30xk


“The state wants to be absolutely the most important beast on earth; and it is believed to be so, too!” - Friedrich Nietzsche


What’s yours? https://image.nostr.build/f0ecf50d4096c3633008d452f8b1c39bcf9bbb082ffbb399db4ce564ff06ef46.jpg


#freedom

https://m.primal.net/KbJb.mp4


A web version of The Ethics of Money Production by Jörg Guido Hülsmann is now available for online reading.

https://nakamotoinstitute.org/library/the-ethics-of-money-production/


NOSTR marketing team at it again #grownostr Thanks Kamala!

https://v.nostr.build/D1KOaNWE4oDY4mR4.mp4


Pleasure is all mine 😁


Wei Dai was right


Aye!! nostr:note12cjh8qpfnnhyjenpmmk2gw2h6462fgr9pajth3pala4len6sm3uqpwpnlj


***"Without cheap, reliable, and plentiful energy, our civilization would grind to a halt, and billions of people would be condemned to poverty and premature death."***

*Alex Epstein*

Energy is the foundation of modern civilization, powering our homes, industries, and economic progress. As technology advances, our energy demands increase, making the pursuit of sustainable and abundant energy sources more critical than ever. The [Kardashev Scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kardashev_scale), which measures a civilization’s advancement based on its energy consumption, provides a unique perspective on energy's importance. A Type I civilization harnesses all the energy available on its home planet, while a Type II civilization controls the energy of its entire solar system, and a Type III civilization commands energy on a galactic scale. These concepts, though theoretical, underscore that energy is not just a resource but a measure of a civilization's ability to thrive.

Despite this reality, there is an ongoing war against energy, often masked by climate action and environmental protection. Policies like Germany’s [“Energiewende”](https://www.bmwk-energiewende.de/EWD/Redaktion/EN/Newsletter/2015/01/Meldung/topthema-the-energy-transition.html) (Energy Transition) aim to have at least 80% of electricity come from renewable sources by 2050, with nuclear power being phased out. Yet, the long-term sustainability of this plan is questionable. For instance, the [recent demolition](https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/17/germanys-grafenrheinfeld-nuclear-power-plant-demolished-after-short-delay) of Grafenrheinfeld, Germany’s oldest nuclear power plant, which supplied over 11% of Bavaria’s energy needs, reflects this misguided approach.

The root problem lies in the flawed belief that large-scale energy consumption is inherently destructive to the environment, driving policies like Energiewende, [“Net Zero](https://netzeroclimate.org/what-is-net-zero-2/),” and the ["just energy transition."](https://90by2030.org.za/just-energy-transition/) These well-intentioned initiatives risk exacerbating global energy poverty. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where over [600 million people](https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/operations/our-insights/solving-africas-infrastructure-paradox) live without electricity, is a cautionary tale of the devastating impact of [energy scarcity](https://www.iea.org/reports/africa-energy-outlook-2022/key-findings). Alex Epstein, author of[ Fossil Future](https://www.amazon.com/Fossil-Future-Flourishing-Requires-Gas-Not/dp/0593420411), summarized this phenomenon perfectly when he said, *“The pursuit of alternative energy sources is valuable, but it must be driven by the goal of improving human life, not by an ideological commitment to reducing our impact on the planet."* In other words, economic prosperity is unattainable where energy poverty persists, yet Bitcoin mining, a proven solution to fostering energy innovation, is unjustly vilified for its energy consumption.

This is due to false claims, such as [allegations](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/11/30/bitcoin-going-from-boiling-the-oceans-to-draining-them-according-to-critic/) that each Bitcoin transaction uses as much water as a swimming pool or [consumes ](https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/bitcoin-mining-energy-use-doubled-in-2023-as-crypto-prices-rose-79854382)as much energy as a U.S. household in a month.These misleading reports persist due to widespread ignorance about Bitcoin mining's mechanics and the misconception that all energy-intensive operations are harmful to the environment. [Alana Mediavilla](https://www.alanamediavilla.com/)'s documentary [*Dirty Coin*](https://www.dirtycointhemovie.com/) *(DC)* is one of the best productions that accurately analyzes the Bitcoin mining industry, educating viewers on how Bitcoin mining supports energy innovation and drives the development of sustainable energy systems. From monetizing stranded energy in Africa to methane capture from landfills, *DC* showcases human ingenuity in a compelling way.

![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc6322fb2-299e-4b6b-be31-431d2c34566d_1600x900.png)### **Bitcoin Mining: Catalyzing Energy Innovation**

One compelling case study in *DC* is a paper mill in Finland repurposed into a Bitcoin mining facility. This isn’t just any mining operation; the excess heat from the mining rigs is captured and used to provide [district heating ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_heating)for over 11,000 residents. [Finland burns](https://researchpod.org/earth-environment/environmental-and-health-impacts-of-residential-wood-combustion) around 30 million cubic meters of solid wood fuels annually for heating, generating approximately 60 terawatt-hours (TWh) of energy. This innovative recycling of heat not only reduces energy costs but also [preserves Finland’s forests](https://forestdefenders.eu/yes-finland-is-devouring-its-forests-for-biomass-fuel/) by reducing reliance on wood burning. Critics of Bitcoin mining often ignore these environmental benefits, either out of ignorance or because they don’t fit their narratives.

Another example from the Netherlands highlights how excess heat from Bitcoin mining rigs is used to heat greenhouses, reducing reliance on natural gas—especially crucial given the rising costs due to geopolitical tensions like the war in Ukraine. This collaboration not only supports local agriculture but also lowers food prices by providing a cheaper heating alternative.

These examples demonstrate how Bitcoin mining, when integrated with local energy systems, can drive innovation and support sustainable energy solutions without creating energy deficits. By providing consistent demand for electricity, Bitcoin mining can make renewable energy projects financially viable, particularly in regions where traditional energy markets fall short. *DC* isn’t just a film about Bitcoin mining; it shows that energy production and consumption can be done responsibly.

### **The Role of Abundant Energy in Economic Performance and Quality of Life**

Abundant energy drives industrial growth, fosters innovation, and enhances living standards. In regions with limited access to energy, economic opportunities are stifled, and poverty persists. Conversely, areas that invest in energy infrastructure—especially decentralized, renewable energy—experience significant economic uplift. Bitcoin mining offers a unique opportunity to accelerate this process. In a separate interview, [Jesse Pielke](https://x.com/jesse_hodl), CEO of [Hashrate Up, ](https://hashrateup.com/)noted that Africa’s untapped energy potential, combined with Bitcoin mining, could create energy abundance that transforms the continent's economic landscape. The integration of Bitcoin mining with decentralized mini-grids, powered by renewable sources, offers a resilient and adaptable solution to local needs. These mini-grids not only provide electricity but also help monetize stranded energy, turning what was once waste into a valuable resource.

*DC* also highlights real-world examples of this dynamic. In Malawi, surplus hydroelectric power is used to mine Bitcoin, providing a stable income for local communities. This model not only supports economic development but also contributes to energy security and sustainability.

### **Embracing the Energy Evolution**

As we face the challenges of the 21st century, it's crucial to recognize the role of energy in shaping our society. Bitcoin mining, often misunderstood and criticized, is emerging as a key player in this journey. *DC* illustrates how Bitcoin mining can drive energy innovation, support local economies, and contribute to developing new energy sources, including nuclear power. The film is an essential guide for understanding how to incentivize energy innovation and inspire future innovators to develop new energy infrastructure without relying on subsidies or handouts.

Bitcoin Mining and the Future of Sustainable Energy


The most pressing issue today in improving quality of life for people around the planet is access to energy. Bitcoin mining can finance the build out of infrastructure to do that.

In many parts of the world, access to electricity is a luxury that we often take for granted. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), for example, faces a severe [electricity deficit](https://www.iea.org/reports/africa-energy-outlook-2022/key-findings), with over[ 600 million people ](https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/operations/our-insights/solving-africas-infrastructure-paradox)without power. This deficit leads to economic stagnation, reduced food production, poverty, and even civil unrest. The correlation between electricity access and economic growth is undeniable, and regions with[ less than 80% electrification rates](https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Industries/Electric%20Power%20and%20Natural%20Gas/Our%20Insights/Powering%20Africa/Powering_Africa.pdf) consistently suffer from reduced GDP per capita.

The challenge lies in expanding electrical infrastructure to these underserved areas, which is capital-intensive and often financially unfeasible for governments with limited resources. This is where Bitcoin mining is a potential solution that can offer a pathway to electrify regions that have long been without access to electricity.

Bitcoin mining has long been a subject of much controversy, with critics often focusing on its perceived environmental impact. However, beneath the [sensational headlines](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/22/technology/bitcoin-miners-environment-crypto.html) and [mainstream media narratives](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/business/bitcoin-mining-electricity-pollution.html), lies a story of potential humanitarian benefits, and energy innovation. By harnessing stranded energy in remote locations, Bitcoin mining can provide a source of revenue for new power plants and thus support the construction of electrical grids.

Despite the ongoing mudslinging campaign against Bitcoin mining, knowledge of the importance of harnessing stranded energy for Bitcoin mining is slowly gaining traction. In fact, this is the story that is beautifully captured in the newly released and [award-winning](https://x.com/filmfestbtc/status/1708560010068787386?s=20) documentary, [*Stranded:A Dirty Coin Short*](https://www.dirtycointhemovie.com/blog/stranded-a-dirty-coin-short) by [Alana Mediavialla Diaz](https://twitter.com/AlanaMediavilla), which showcases how Bitcoin miners in places like SSA ingeniously repurpose stranded power, breathing life into both Bitcoin and forgotten power infrastructures.

In this article, we will explore the overlooked positive aspects of Bitcoin mining, compare its energy consumption to other industries, and make a case for how Bitcoin mining could potentially incentivize the discovery of new sources of energy and the build out of new energy infrastructure.

## What Is Stranded Energy Anyway?

[Stranded energy](https://medium.com/@makir/what-is-stranded-energy-why-it-matters-to-bitcoin-c9a9a43e4a04) refers to energy sources that exist in a location but are not effectively utilized or harnessed for productive purposes. It's essentially energy that is isolated or "stranded" in a certain location due to various reasons, like lack of infrastructure to transport it or a mismatch between the location of energy production and demand.

For instance, when new electrical grids are being developed, especially in remote areas, the energy infrastructure may be in place before the demand for it catches up. Which means that, until consumers are connected to the grid, the energy generated is more than what is immediately needed, [making it “stranded”](https://www1.cs.uchicago.edu/news/breaking-through-greener-cloud-using-stranded-power) and ultimately wasted until more users connect. This is a huge problem that Bitcoin mining can help to solve, and this area in particular is one of the major benefits of mining that Stranded explored in great detail.

In an interview Alana highlighted how Bitcoin mining, by monetizing excess energy in regions lacking traditional demand, acts as a financial catalyst for constructing vital grid infrastructure, thereby changing lives and challenging our perceptions of energy's societal impact. She elaborated on this further by saying, “*The concept of how a grid grows through demand, was not something I ever thought about. In the film i wanted to capture that it is a great privilege to have access to electricity and that mining is able to finance new grid infrastructure in places that have never had it before”*

Take Ethiopia, for instance. It has the [potential to generate](https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/ethiopia-energy) more than 60,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity from “renewable” sources, but currently has only 4,500 MW of installed capacity.[ 90% of its electricity](https://www.trade.gov/knowledge-product/ethiopia-energy) is generated from hydropower, with geothermal, solar, and wind making up the difference. However, the country still experiences acute energy shortages, with only 44% of its 110 million people having access to electricity. With projects like the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) under construction, which is projected to generate an additional 5,150 MW, the government expects to have a total of 17 000 MW of installed capacity in the next 10 years. The introduction of Bitcoin mining has the potential to fund these electricity infrastructure projects.

## Dispelling Misconceptions About Bitcoin Mining

One of the most common misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin mining is the notion that it consumes an exorbitant amount of energy, exceeding the energy consumption of entire countries. Critics often [point to reports](https://www.newsweek.com/bitcoin-mining-track-consume-worlds-energy-2020-744036) suggesting that Bitcoin mining consumes more electricity than many nations, including Ireland, Nigeria, and Uruguay. The [Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index](https://digiconomist.net/bitcoin-energy-consumption) by cryptocurrency platform Digiconomist estimates an annual energy usage of 33 terawatts, on par with countries like Denmark.

However, it's important to dissect this critique and place it in the broader context of energy consumption. While it's true that the Bitcoin network's energy usage appears significant, it's essential to remember that energy consumption itself is not inherently bad. This critique tends to presuppose that energy is a finite resource and that allocating it to Bitcoin mining deprives other industries or individuals of this valuable commodity.

In reality, energy is a vital and expandable resource, and the notion of one usage being more or less wasteful than another is subjective. All users, including Bitcoin miners, incur a cost and pay the full market rate for the electricity they consume. To single out Bitcoin mining for its energy consumption while overlooking other industries is a fallacy. As Alana also pointed out, *“People hold as common misconceptions what the media commonly repeats about Bitcoin. Nobody is ever thinking about the energy consumption of the industries they interact with everyday.This is not a common figure that people know about things yet when it comes to Bitcoin, it sure is dirty because of all that energy consumption!“*

## Comparing Bitcoin To Other Energy-Intensive Industries

To put things in perspective, let's compare Bitcoin mining to some other energy-intensive sectors that often escape similar scrutiny:

![image1](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F13eab734-c04c-4936-811c-dba0e97d037b_1200x1144.png "image1")

I don’t know about you, but I cannot recall the last time I heard complaints in the media about the paper and pulp industry's high energy consumption. In order to counter the myths surrounding “the dangers” of Bitcoin mining and its energy usage, a nuanced understanding of energy consumption is required. While it's crucial to examine the environmental impact of any industry, singling out Bitcoin mining for criticism while overlooking other energy-intensive sectors is a flawed approach.

## What Does The Future Hold?

Unlike any technology before it, Bitcoin mining incentivizes the exploration of cost-effective ways to harness energy, irrespective of geographic limitations or conventional energy constraints. This financial impetus could spark an energy revolution on a scale not seen since the Industrial Revolution, potentially propelling humanity to be a [type I civilization](https://futurism.com/the-kardashev-scale-type-i-ii-iii-iv-v-civilization). A view also shared by Alana, who when quizzed about her next film project said, *“The next one is about what it will take us to reach a type 1 civilization using Puerto Rico as our underdog model that is undergoing major infrastructure change. It’s a pivotal moment in the island’s history and it can serve as an example to failing grids around the world.”*

As economic incentives [push Bitcoin mining](https://blog.cathedra.com/p/bitcoin-mining-and-the-case-for-more) to saturate the energy sector, a convergence is occurring. Energy producers are monetizing surplus and stranded energy through Bitcoin mining, while miners are vertically integrating to enhance competitiveness. In the foreseeable future the most efficient miners could become energy producers themselves, potentially inverting the traditional power grid model.

*This article was originally published in [Bitcoin Magazine](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/bitcoin-mining-a-path-to-electrifying-the-world)*

Revolutionizing Energy Access: Can Bitcoin Mining Transform Lives in the Developing World?


nostr:npub134d6jtyveg74cuuj7qun4v2m6r7x7c6ryk69z4q7pa7f43kran2sl2yggk 😉


“The beast from the earth was empowered to breathe life into the image of the first beast so that it could speak and kill those who refused to worship its image. It also caused everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and bound, to be marked on the right hand or on the forehead. This meant no one could buy or sell unless they had the mark; that is, the name of the beast or its number.” Revelation 13:15-17

It was already written. #CBDCs #WakeUp https://video.nostr.build/e1fbe24130ca544429e7a483d4ca06e6178cbffc023c5dca164c8b7a41ac5992.mp4


What is happening now in Brazil 🇧🇷 is the trigger event for Nostr adoption imo


“Perfect, absolute peace surrounds those whose imaginations are consumed with you; they confidently trust in you. Yes, trust in the Lord Yahweh forever and ever! For Yah, the Lord God, is your Rock of Ages!” Isaiah 26:3-4

Good morning ☺


Ain’t that the truth?! 😂 https://image.nostr.build/6fc4ef85e97889d435bd473e23a10a21f8b6119fd6e4cef52d040e22c5e09528.jpg


Privacy Features of Popular Messengers

In the world of secure messaging, not all apps are created equal. Let's take a look at the privacy features of SimpleX, Signal, Session, and Threema.

1
SimpleX
- Fully decentralized with no central servers.
- No phone number or email required.
- Minimal metadata collected.
- Strong anonymity with no user identifiers.
- Users can run their own servers.
- Focused on privacy.

2
Signal
- Strong end-to-end encryption.
- Requires a phone number (less anonymous).
- Collects some metadata (e.g., contact discovery).
- Centralized, with servers controlled by Signal Foundation.
- Widely adopted, with a balance between privacy and usability.

3
Session
- Decentralized and uses Onion routing (Tor) for added anonymity.
- No phone number or email required.
- Minimal metadata.
- User IDs are public keys, providing strong anonymity.
- Open-source community servers, users can run their own nodes.

4
Threema
- End-to-end encryption, but partially open source.
- No phone number required, can use an anonymous ID.
- Some metadata is collected, but it's limited.
- Centralized, with servers controlled by Threema GmbH.
- Requires a one-time fee, but offers robust privacy features.

Conclusion

SimpleX for decentralization & privacy purists.
Signal for strong encryption with a user-friendly experience.
Session for anonymity-focused users.
Threema for those wanting privacy with an anonymous ID system.

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nostr:npub134d6jtyveg74cuuj7qun4v2m6r7x7c6ryk69z4q7pa7f43kran2sl2yggk handy summary and in line with what we have been discussing


Brilliant 🤣😂🤣😂 https://video.nostr.build/1b1d9f77b79fe00eb52972baa42edf5e0c62a47a4d6c4ee78a2992325a9a712a.mp4


Katie is hilarious and she didn’t disappoint here either 😅🤣


Many such cases  😂
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So beautiful!


Take them with you 😉


Thank you 🤝


Curious about #BitcoinMining? Then you need to watch Dirty Coin! If you are yet to watch it, here is a short review of the amazing film so you can catch a glimpse of what to expect.
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/breaking-down-dirty-coin-the-documentary-that-shatters-bitcoin-mining-myths


What’s the name of the show?


“Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord. They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness. For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn.” Psalms 89:15-17

Blessed morning to you all 😊


Interesting Cz I am also rewatching Lost but still in S1. Toranaga is a legend & a crossover episode would steal a ton of eyeballs away from every other show


Glad you like the purple pics


There’s just something about purple 😁


I am more than honoured as well and thank you so much for this heart warming message. I truly appreciate it and it really made my day 🫂 Blessed Pre-Friday to you too


BEFORE THERE WAS #BITCOIN - THERE WAS THE CYPHERPUNK MANIFESTO
[some #cypherpunk history]

The Cypherpunks formed in the 1980’s and communicated regularly on the Cypherpunks mailing list on a range of topics related to cryptography, economics, and censorship. Eric Hughes, a mathematician and one of the founders of the Cypherpunk movement along with Timothy C. May and John Gilmore, published “A Cypherpunk's Manifesto” in 1993 that captures its ethos.

Read a few select quotes from it below👇

As you read these quotes that predate Bitcoins creation by 16 years, comment how you see how this manifesto INFLUENCED BITCOIN.

¶9: “Cypherpunks write code. We know that someone has to write software to defend privacy, and since we can't get privacy unless we all do, we're going to write it. We publish our code so that our fellow Cypherpunks may practice and play with it. Our code is free for all to use, worldwide. We don't much care if you don't approve of the software we write. We know that software can't be destroyed and that a widely dispersed system can't be shut down.”

¶6: “We cannot expect governments, corporations, or other large, faceless organizations to grant us privacy out of their beneficence.”

¶7: “We must defend our own privacy if we expect to have any. We must come together and create systems which allow anonymous transactions to take place. People have been defending their own privacy for centuries with whispers, darkness, envelopes, closed doors, secret handshakes, and couriers. The technologies of the past did not allow for strong privacy, but electronic technologies do.”

A Cypherpunk’s Manifesto
by Eric Hughes (9 March 1993) https://image.nostr.build/492c32b42c554d51afb28ca795d1c5c156b40dc06e3acba7485508ff7a4feb0b.jpg https://image.nostr.build/b5bdd85a43c5ba07109e5e84a9bce2935127553fcc350f809dabe6b74fa5f65d.jpg


😁Good morning https://image.nostr.build/765af532ddcc0bdc94d332a4d45c5b0e892da61ab9e460cf4a4b682e04f9add8.jpg


🫂🙏🏻 thank you, I am honoured 😊


4:01AM.  Good night and Good morning everyone.

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Couldn’t agree more 😁


Really? That’s super cool, thank you will mosdef check it out


Amen 🙏🏻


Thank you man, looking forward to the feedback. 🤝


Great minds do think alike nostr:npub134d6jtyveg74cuuj7qun4v2m6r7x7c6ryk69z4q7pa7f43kran2sl2yggk as I had actually bookmarked this article for later reading so thank you for the tag 😁 More confirmation that i definitely must check it out. EU gvt is victim to the Wef which wants to bring in Soviet Union 2.0


“In other words, economic prosperity is unattainable where energy poverty persists, yet Bitcoin mining, a proven solution to fostering energy innovation, is unjustly vilified for its energy consumption.”

Check out my latest article on nostr:npub1kwcatqynqmry9d78a8cpe7d882wu3vmrgcmhvdsayhwqjf7mp25qpqf3xx

https://loveisbitcoin.com/bitcoin-mining-and-the-future-of-sustainable-energy/


Yes I would, damus is zap-less


The EU is enforcing their Digital Services Act, which can target ‘undesirable’ content even if it’s legal.

Things are going to get much worse!

https://commission.europa.eu/news/new-rules-protect-your-rights-and-activity-online-eu-2024-02-16_en


Good morning!

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


Indeed it does!


🫡 aye aye cap’n! I see you and I followed 😁 pleasure to make your acquaintance mr nostr:npub1p47we20qqrn3rcnrhs22ygt2kayk320fq046y998zscq4hk7tgsqjn2qfl


“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.” Philippians 3:8-11

Pura Vida and good morning 😊


Margaret Thatcher on climate change
https://m.primal.net/KPWm.jpg


“They breathe differently now.”

A segment from my short film “Forging A Country” about El Salvador.

Security is Freedom to Breathe. https://video.nostr.build/c8afce751cbfde22e404bf619187d383da6e20a1b691c10d8c1f9115670066ba.mp4


FYI

https://advancedmedicine.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/How-Effective-is-Modern-Medicine.pdf
https://m.primal.net/KOkS.png


Unpopular but true opinion.

They average vet puts more effort into quickly diagnosing and treating real problems in dogs then the average doctor puts into doing the same for humans.

Also, they get it right more often too.   Sorry, not sorry.


“How blessed is the one whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, the one who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains forever faithful, vindicates the oppressed, and gives food to the hungry. The Lord releases the imprisoned. The Lord gives sight to the blind. The Lord lifts up all who are bent over. The Lord loves the godly. The Lord protects those residing outside their native land; he lifts up the fatherless and the widow, but he opposes the wicked.”
Psalms 146:5-9

Pura Vida 😊🙏🏻


Food for thought https://image.nostr.build/cfe34733783a1fd0610fe454e088de0e8b242d78d36bc78162e158559dba30af.jpg


-Treat the arrest of the Telegram CEO as an emergency.

-Advocate for his freedom and for all freedom tech providers.

-Support and build things that function without a CEO, like some aspects of Nostr. When authoritarian Europe or the US arrests you, be able to say, “I literally can’t control it, it’s already out there, and we are legion.”

-Tell me and others, as capital providers, how to accelerate this.


nostr is still mainly used alongside twitter. in the best rare case, as a replacement. and only because people are running away from something about twitter they don't like.

there is nothing that people want to run to nostr for yet. zaps were promising, but bitcoin is still a hurdle (one that primal is doing the best at overcoming), and it's doubtful lightning could scale to a massive adoption moment.

nostr needs a feature or experience that's unique and sets it apart. i *think* that is the ecosystem of microapps over the long term...but it's definitely not in the short term. and that might be ok.

for twitter the initial draw was the simplicity and weirdness of 140 characters (we started with zero network effect, facebook had it all...that's built over time). later it became the conversation which lead to the "public square" (owned by a private corporation ¯\_(ツ)_/¯). and then as it grew, it had a single point of control/failure people could attack.

nostr doesn't have to worry about that last bit. it's an incredible feature. but not one the average person cares about (no matter how much they yell "FREE SPEECH!"...if people actually cared about free speech, bitcoin and nostr would be all they used...they don't).

all this to say, we're not doomed. but what we think is the killer feature isn't right now. who's going to discover the one that is?


“¶I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man lacking understanding and common sense; And, behold, it was all overgrown with thorns, And nettles were covering its surface, And its stone wall was broken down. When I saw, I considered it well; I looked and received instruction. “Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest [and daydream],” Then your poverty will come as a robber, And your want like an armed man.”
Proverbs 24:30-34

Pura Vida 😊


😂😂😂😂 https://image.nostr.build/c472651d877d53cc478b664c45eb9d579fd4d2efc54d9b2f52ccea0a2ad2b936.jpg


Conspiracy theorists shall save the world. https://image.nostr.build/60ab67405a00efa4bcb6eefee57b9374cc5d4f57d3be9a1e72dc746d09aa7db9.jpg


“Bitcoin mining is not just about making money—it's about leveraging technology to drive real-world change and improve lives.”https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/breaking-down-dirty-coin-the-documentary-that-shatters-bitcoin-mining-myths


No lies detected https://image.nostr.build/d875ee3d7701ceb1b9df58e0f98f376783d259a3f4e38e85d2882b070dd58fec.jpg


Lmao nostr:note13vukueqzsh4vnh3l3mr83rcsxx0zawgydujrkyvvxjdmkxj62zvq46r2fd


It was absolutely fascinating to watch https://image.nostr.build/9298104aef7bb42de06ca4a9b2133e660f890b622db1fa5796bc35839b7bc7e7.jpg


“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 🙏🏻😊


What happened on 15 August 1971?


Trusted third parties are always security holes nostr:note1w02jqnk9mlzl5zlr49r7ffryermvdqjdn3x88335ap55yaae6e0smq867d


No lies detected https://image.nostr.build/e8266462ed8d9b347eb61e705597592823842c5799942ef4b385370269378e0c.jpg


Oh no, I am sorry to hear that man and I hope it’s at a treatable stage. Life is indeed super precious


What happened in 1971? Therein lies the clue to unravelling all these economic issues
https://youtu.be/G3oWfVF-31E?si=iMC8zaVYHZrTKXCL


The truth shall make you free https://image.nostr.build/8e6d1c024e97f1fd324456b08d40ded8ffb7620cc5b556ffdbec6ab307f49a12.jpg


I seem to now be on the Nostr. Thanks to Lyn and Eric.

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I'll post on Twitter.com/rudyhavenstein so you know it's me. Don't expect too much right away.

Baby steps.


Good morning 😁 https://image.nostr.build/f4661693fa4f2ccdde0e1414f074eea412d9861843c5fc12e830663af3265370.jpg


Destroy the EU and scatter it into a million pieces. https://image.nostr.build/c13beb9dd627b341fceb39f11aaeaa34d624f28e799fe24303417f02bd146599.jpg


Yes it is!


The most important lesson https://image.nostr.build/ed03ba49aea708a1e4929818bfbe108627f8c4f9d72a0c64c903b9e81ea08f31.jpg


“That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that history has to teach.” - Aldous Huxley


I couldn’t agree more 💯🤝


According to this definition, how many of us are educated? https://image.nostr.build/a64a7964394b912b075b3211e75dba3fe380f69ea4470ed60619331793d81632.jpg


“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41


Well said bro! 💯🔥


A reminder.

Taproot Wiztards are funded by Starkware.

An 8 Billion USD UnIcOrN that specialises in 'L2' solutions.

I will leave you to scroll through the funders of Starkware below.

Draw your own conclusions.

Stay vigilant.

https://tracxn.com/d/companies/starkware/__ioycWpf8SqXDW_N6JDZs4qBOQpE1u5vMggyEiIooDvg/funding-and-investors


Magic and/or Bird


No lies detected https://image.nostr.build/9290aadc9dda742ccf0c34cb9a161454c5e586cecbcde9f7b24c4e0c63a9b772.jpg


“I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed. And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love. My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, And I will meditate on Your statutes.” Psalms 119:46-48


😊
https://youtu.be/cWc7vYjgnTs?si=dpvYPwtVFhXXosTZ