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 Here, in case you can't watch the documentary because you don't have a subscription. #bitcoin

https://odysee.com/hbo-money-electric-the-bitcoin-mystery-docu-2024-10-08:f 
 With 100 € today, you can buy as much as you could with 30 € in 1999. Crazy that so few people care about this. No, even more. Many think that it has to be this way and that it’s healthy. 
#bitcoin nostr:note1kznct4jfcfqu0qw30yr62zmw4974wes8s6vcedhw9adjt2pwvfpqkagvl2 
 Hi @Alby, why aren’t all transactions from my Alby wallet recognized as Damus transactions even though they are sent from Damus? 
 Go ahead and mess around with crypto if you want, but #Bitcoin is on a whole different level and should never be compared to the others. https://image.nostr.build/53e15221d7a305f00c9e1b0f9f0c2155cd311507e1e2632d2f9d7523803d3af5.jpg  
 I’m looking for a good AI assistant/chat that runs on iOS. It should support file uploads and be able to search through documents. Image generation would be great. It can also cost something monthly, preferably payable via Lightning. Which one can you recommend?
#asknostr #AI 
 Do you guys scroll your Nostr Feed?

If so, what client do you use? 
 Yes, what else? 😂 Damus 
 Don't like spam? Delete your current relay setup and use only these ones:

wss://wot.utxo.one
wss... 
 check 
 Socialist solutions often come from desperation, not ignorance or malice. Many people are blind to the system because we were born into it. These solutions aren’t malicious, but homegrown. Most people share the same goal of freedom but can’t see the solution. Bitcoin is just one step, not the solution to all problems. Bitcoin’s for everyone because it’s a tool, not a political stance. Even a leftist can be a Bitcoiner – they just need to broaden their view.

When you strip everything down and compare, what really sets us apart is human connection, like respect and hate. It’s what divides us into being either open-minded or authoritarian. 
Let go of hate and authoritarianism, and don’t force your way of life on anyone – respect theirs, even if it means making a few compromises.

#bitcoin 
 Fascism is about hating groups that are different from oneself. It’s about purity and unity, the opposite of individual freedom. 
 new bots that explain stuff? 
 and a jack bot with simplex link 
 I don't know :D
It definitely runs automatically. It replies to my posts one second after I send them. 
 I’m definitely not a fan of BlackRock, but the report is really huge. #bitcoin

https://www.blocktrainer.de/en/blog/new-blackrock-report-why-bitcoin-is-important 
 Shill me some hardware wallets (multiple if you want) 
 Besides the things already mentioned, self-custodial LBTC. I don’t know of any other hardware wallet that can be paired with iOS and Android via Bluetooth. Blockstream’s Green Wallet works really well for this. The Windows app is also very simple, and so far, I haven’t found anything I don’t like. You never know which phone you’ll have in the future, and I think wireless mobile use is great in case you ever need it, without the seed phrase being online. Otherwise, you can just add a watch-only wallet to receive Bitcoin. 
 Okay, the crashes are annoying, but the thing with the pictures is really frustrating. Please help. #asknostr #damus nostr:note1s5e49a2urzh24tr746krgsljadjqpym5e4f6d4mxjwzf3xewwesqptqfhd 
 I always said I wouldn’t use it, but I’m so curious about Alby Hub that I’m diving in now 😂 
#albyhub #albygo #node #bitcoin 
 Since updating to iOS 18, Damus keeps crashing, loads slowly, and I can no longer tap on images to interact with them (copy, save, etc.). Is anyone else experiencing these issues? 
 This wallet will be a beast once it supports HWWs and Lightning addresses. 🙌 
 Looks like damus was falsely reconnecting each time it came into the foreground. Fixed that, now ... 
 Yeah, it kept crashing after it froze. Thanks 👌 
 Hashtags are always and everywhere unreliable and incomplete. Labels used as hashtags plus people... 
 I’ll pretend I know what you’re talking about and like the note. 
 Is it intended that highlighted notes from #Damus don’t show up on Primal?
#asknostr 
 It’s sad to me that bitcoin has become political or associated with the cringe “crypto bro”... 
 It’s sadly the same as with everything. People generalize and then make their judgment. The good thing is, this won’t stop Bitcoin. 
 Trying to figure out how to convert a small amount of USDC I have in AirTM to BTC, any tips #nost... 
 I don't know Airtm, so I'm not sure if you need to send the amount to another wallet first. But you could send it to a wallet like Exodus and then use simpleswap.io (cheaper than directly in Exodus) to exchange it into BTC. You should check if the amount isn't too small. I used Simpleswap a lot during my crypto days back then and never had any problems. 
 Don’t waste your time with toxic bitcoiners who focus on hatred in politics and personal views, and questionable personal opinions that have nothing to do with Bitcoin but are declared as universally valid. Instead, put into action what Bitcoin should stand for: peace and individual freedom.

#bitcoin #nostr 
 I received a lightning payment (90k!) on Sunday to my old Wallet of Satoshi wallet and I don’t know who it’s from or what it’s for. It’s driving me crazy, and I’m wondering if I sent something to myself that I can’t remember. I couldn’t find any proof 😂
I think I should stop messing around. 
 it’s crazy to think that the best outcome for all the characters in phantom liberty is to fail ... 
 We need more game enthusiasts here 
 Some people think that the less the government supports #Bitcoin, the better it is for Bitcoin. I don't believe it matters much. It only changes the 'how' and not the 'if'. 
 Didn't watch the debate but seeing a lot of cope on nostr so guessing Trump did poorly lol 
 These US presidential debates remind me of reality TV shows like Mountain Monsters. The clown level is the same. 
 If you want to set your #Damus app to English even though your phone is running in a different language, you can simply go to your iOS settings and scroll down to Damus. Then just change the preferred language. 
 I don't think a good burger needs pepper, just salt  
 and Tabasco 😂 
 OUR GRANDFATHERS FLEW PRIMITIVE PLANES INTO WAR BUT YOU DO NOT HAVE THE BALLS TO DELETE YOUR X AC... 
 My grandfathers were 1 and 3 years old, and how do you know that? 
 Would you consider going into debt to buy more bitcoin? 
 No, but I wouldn't sell sats to balance my overdrawn account. If that makes sense. 
 do you pay when riding public transportation?

#asknostr 
 Yes, because I like to relax while doing it and its expensive and unpleasant if you get caught, which is very likely 
 what coin join services do fellow bitcoiners use? privacy and security is paramount. I'm looking ... 
 @LiquiSabi 
wasabi wallet + community coordinator 
 The root problem with conventional currency is all the trust that's required to make it work. The... 
 In my opinion, a certain degree of trust is completely fine as long as it's voluntary and you have alternatives. Fiat is not voluntary, and that's the problem. 
 Because the mass adoption of voluntary, better money still takes a very long time. Moreover, fiat currency is legally mandated and not voluntary. 
 Hey Nostriches!
What messengers are you using and how do you convince your friends to not just us... 
 I would like to use keet.io, but nobody is switching to it. I can talk about it as much as I want. If no one is interested, it simply doesn't matter. 
 I'm talking about my personal friends mostly. I'm into very different things than they are. Everyone uses WhatsApp, and a few use Telegram. Saying "let's switch to Keet" in the WhatsApp group doesn't work at all. I doubt anyone even clicked on the link 😂
We've got it too good, I suppose. 
 What should be the default of a fresh Amethyst install? 

1. Tor enabled for relays, but clearnet... 
 3. Users who need it will find it. Everyone else will wonder why everything is so slow. 
 Your fourth point sounds good 
 Wait what?? 
The R.ply g*y didn’t spam my last note! 
Did I finally manage to mute them on ever... 
 Nope, he's everywhere 😂 
 I think reposts were never affected 
 I don't think so 
 Why are people turning against Telegram? Break it down for me #asknostr 
 The CEO was arrested for not moderating chats. He was later released. After that, Telegram's terms of service were changed. Now, chats can be monitored and reported. 
 In my opinion, @AQUA Wallet has a very good chance of becoming THE wallet for everything if it would support hardware wallets like green wallet and allow users to set their own Lightning address. #bitcoin 
 What I do:
– Keep my savings/ #bitcoin in cold storage
– utxo management
– Use #Nostr
– Be able to #zap (send small payments)

What I won't do:
– lightning self custody
– Deal with channel management
– Become a developer to understand everything 

Thanks to all the developers who are making everything user-friendly for people like me. 
 I'm a fan of choice without force. You don't have to use it, but you can if you want to. 
 When was the last time you screamed at someone the loudest you can possibly can?
#asknostr 
 Never 
 If you haven't reached your HODL goals yet and are thinking long term, this #Bitcoin dip is a ble... 
 Every hour for the past two months now. I always make sure my fiat sales are covered and top up from time to time. It's a quiet life 😂 
 Do yall think KYC matter if your KYC is under a whole coin? Or should one not even worry at that ... 
 If you buy bitcoin with KYC, there will be a record of it that an authority or anyone else could refer to. Regardless of what happens to it afterward. In my opinion, depending on where you live, there's no problem as long as you keep an eye on the regulations. What's certain is that you will always be required to provide proof. Whether a boating accident would be sufficient as an explanation, I don't know. 
 Just separate the two stacks 👍