"Thought is a primitive superstition. Reason is an irrational idea. The childish notion that we are able to think has been mankind's costlier error."

"That gray matter you're so proud of is like a mirror in an amusement park which transmits to you nothing but distorted signals from a reality forever beyond your grasp."

- Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged


This is Nostr. Not drowning street, fish.


I was delighted to notice you had the decency to respond and try to educate me on a subject i knew nothing about and, don't plan to dig into it at all. I wanted the reaction.

You clarified what I already knew. That you're all the same.

Who only values your position in society by title only.

And the reason why I will forever vote with my money.

You're nothing but an unelected beauracrat.

And a pompous prick.🙂


I thought 'RT Hon' was used during a person's tenure in office? What's meant by 'former' here, if you still have the title?

I'm  sure you're a lovely bloke but  I've not bothered listening to the episode, mainly because of the Rt Hon title. It's supposed to represent respect and dignity in the UK - although every other person with the title here seems to be lacking. Infact - the absolute opposite.


It's not really Canada though. King Charlie 🇬🇧 owns all (90%) of the land.


And there's me thinking we were talking about why no 'sats' where given to SeedSigner by OpenSats. The writing is on the wall. 😬


Doesn't make sense to donate 'sats' to a company building a 'MoneroSigner'. Surely that goes against the values of OpenSats.


I'm struggling to find the KYC and chain analysis copouts part true 🤔 which ventures are you talking about in particular?


Nostalgia Gif 🤤


The suddenly will be biblical. This is gradually still from January's ETFs. The paper IOUs have just been bought.


Every time I click on to the app. My old notes briefly appear as my feed (about 1-2 seconds) then the feed loads the notes from those I'm following, and my old notes disappear with an auto refresh.  🙄 my OCD keeps questioning it, but my procrastination tells me it's all good.


This is such an interesting perspective for the future of AI. The perspective is from Mo Gawdat, former CBO at Google X. He resigned because a machine learnt how to pick up a yellow toy, then taught it's mates. He didn't like what it did, even though that was the aim in the first place.

The interesting perspective isn't the innovative mindset he portrays, but the complete closed mindedness of such a senior executive at a 'pinacle' entity.

Every single point of view is that of a centralised perspective. Which I wasn't suprised at. At all.

I picked the book up to take a peak into the mind of what most people would see as a genius at work.

I think we put these people on pedestals like celebrities. FAANGs are only innovative in the art of oppression.

The best advice he gives to stop humanity from fucking it all up with AI, is to stop giving it bad prompts.

Bad prompts..

He makes sure we know it's not the developers who will fuck it up, but us -we must be better humans. (Comply or Die)

That's all great in a rose tinted view of the world. But it's  not going to happen, it's plain to see.

And I felt violated (even more so than the tracking Google does when it abuses my data for it's own selfish interest) by the narrow minded approach towards, what he describes, as what might be the end of humanity, because AI is smarter than us dumb humans.

The advice involves, posting better on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and the likes, so we can treat the algorithm better. Because we are teaching the AI with what we post.

I've got a better option. Delete all centralised algorithmic platforms that zap away your energy which you won't get back. Then you don't risk giving anything to these behemoths that might destroy us in the first place.

I think the book was written for the AI when they eventually take over, too. Like he wrote it as a form of social equity for the AI. At one point he names the AI 'Smartie', as if it's his child.

I'm perplexed.

https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/d400e9f9e2ac17960b893b7147d9835f8dd77e42b3a2a357e80a2a5475eaa2f3.webp


That's not Joe Biden.


Better to talk about your boating accident


It's all down hill from here, until Gold imo. https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/f2767c6a321ecf974ec847f01124164e05868676a6cebd458fe15df295e54204.webp


Saudi Aramco now in the rear view mirror 🚀


Oh the irony.


THIS IS AKKTUALLY GOOD NEWS.


"I'm stacking sats every day thanks to auto-DCA" 🤝

https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/afd26089b36e455ace5fbb25d4af7a84d0be1215f9ea6b843e14f07a670a9efe.webp


LFG https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/45cbac92b5696d48cc826b34e9e7d41240bf0c77a50e91125799c136a9eddefa.webp .


I'm in a state of optimistic euphoria.


#SATSQUEEZE


The games changed. Trading doesn't happen on the floor anymore. It's theatre 🎥 🙌🏼


almost.

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


when flippening?

nostr:npub1trr5r2nrpsk6xkjk5a7p6pfcryyt6yzsflwjmz6r7uj7lfkjxxtq78hdpu: rn. flippening into some sand dunes. 🤸♂🟠🤸♂


Sure, let's pretend wall street stops working in their suits Monday to Friday and forgets about Bitcoin while they're in their civvy clothes during the weekends and holidays 🙄


Is this genuine or satire?


Who invented America? 🤔


If the words 'pity a fool' was a person.


It's still cheap.


Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 he lives


£6 ($7.75) per gallon in the UK 🇬🇧


This is so cool


We ain't scared enough.
https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/e8893644677bad399f7bf86d3aea3aea31b9907d4ab2a588fe0694b193868c2f.webp


What book?


The gap between honest media and not so honest media.


Isn't game theory, intelligence?

Yeah, I think it's happening already ..with fiat. In a diluted, less dystopian format though. When CBDC's settle and become the norm. The US has finally admited it can't pay its debt and defaults .. Then we will see an uprising of the machines, terminator/matrix/minority report style.

Super exciting. /s


Sarah doesn't need an Audi or a BMW. She needs nostr:nprofile1qqs80n2hqvjppgqh2c5t2dtl5e2mr7kw4d90u468xwaaenke8r0frgspz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduq3samnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwwdhx7un59eek7cmfv9kqzxthwden5te0wpuhyctdd9jzuenfv96x5ctx9e3k7mg6k4xa4

https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/1e9d3ea19716993e462ee1951c3ef0eec62c78e6d0f65a2015944874fde54970.webp https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/de625d653866a45dde1e001bf6658703fb0bad6a93f3938fcaf033940517acf9.webp


I still don't know what conclusion to come to. I believe it can facilitate payments of AI models, for sure. But I can't figure out if it can/is a model itself. Does the idea that Bitcoin can facilitate payments for AI make it AI indirectly?


I think it's already taken over. Most people can't think without first checking Google. Now GPT, Tesla's, social media, Amazon, Spotify etc.. it's all AI. We just think we are the superior race because... ego.


Is #Bitcoin classed as an AI, considering it consistently stores new information (transactions) on its timechain, and learns from that new information (blocksize capability, transaction speed, miner fees, ect.) ?


Brave 🙋🏻♂🙋🏻♂


I never thought id be such a big fan of no edits until I read this thread.

Team No Edits 🤝


Did Spain (Valencia) recently have dams removed?


how do I zap him for this impressive feedback?


Harsher https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/ae6b1ac293296403af88c60e333bfe4834f3d02d9ae16faa8a386cfdef1553c2.webp


Harsh.

https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/d481f874321447fad8fecfcdeee47ffbbf37f39ff6afd789ac297724b94f0197.webp


Every American took part in this survey too? Great work!!


How far away are we from future presidential election debates being hosted on popular podcasts and not mainstream media?

I think Trumps campaign played a blinder doing the ~ 3 hour podcasts. Where Trump was able to sit and have a normal, human conversation. It's thought that Kamala didn't turn up to JRE because her team knew that hours 2 and 3 would expose her as agenda driven.


Hopefully the end of him parading suited up men and women in his immaculate combat uniform


The Circus is in town 🎪 https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/f62560f8a04634c3dd22a9f8c3c0059f9347774e317f83ca23c27abef78bac39.webp


Kamala Harris the potential candidate to run the highest office in the world 'mailed' in her ballot.


No, the first time I searched for a text in Bhagavad Gita, then I noticed another person post about it almost immediately. Them the other search was about farmers inheritance tax. Aftewards, I jumped on Amethyst and I had numerous posts about inheritance tax, but I assumed this was a coincidence because of the UK Budget.


Twice I've searched the Internet for information and twice that same topic has appeared in my Nostr (Amethyst) feed. Is it a glitch or did I start participating in a centralised algorithm again?


They already do. They just haven't shown their reserves yet.


Many boating accidents 🚢 🚣♂


The £22 billion 'blackhole' didn't exist in the first place. This claim is supported by the Office for Budget Responsibility and mentioned by former PM Rishi Sunak in his counter argument against the budget.

It's an excuse to borrow more (aka print more)


Ross needs Trump. That's all. The rest is irrelevant.


Cock fight 🐔


I caught a brain haemorrhage looking at that chart.


The compounded cost of inflation from 2020 to 2024 in the UK was 23.04%. This mean that prices were around 23% higher than they were in 2020 compared to 2024.

https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/8ee31d6ecf88fe834a780af10b45f2cd5ca80a0cca947bce07ac89a24916e0d6.webp

According to the report released today by the OBR (https://obr.uk/download/economic-and-fiscal-outlook-october-2024/?tmstv=1730299447) The compounded inflation over the forecast period from 2024 to 2029 is approximately 13.28%. This means that by 2029, our UK pounds are going to have ~39% less purchasing power than they did in 2020.

Eg.

2020: £100 buys £100 worth of goods (baseline).

2021: With 0.9% inflation, your £100 buys £99.10 worth of goods.

2022: With 2.6% inflation, it buys £96.50 worth of goods.

2023: With 9.1% inflation, it buys £87.74 worth of goods.

2024: With 6.8% inflation, it buys £81.78 worth of goods.

2025: With 2% inflation, it buys £80.14 worth of goods.

2026: With 2.6% inflation, it buys £78.10 worth of goods.

2027: With 2% inflation, it buys £76.54 worth of goods.

2028: With 2% inflation, it buys £75.01 worth of goods.

2029: With 2% inflation, it buys £73.51 worth of goods.


Bailouts for union's

NI contributions increased

Capital Gains Tax increased

Energy Tax increased

Increased business rates

Increased stamp duty Tax for first time home owners.

Increased pension tax.

Thank Satoshi for Bitcoin.


£22 billion black hole doesn't exist and is fictional, to help support more borrowing - Rishi Sunak


My governemnt just changed the definition of debt.


Rachel Reeves: Invest, Invest, Invest.

Choose #Bitcoin while they print more.


Autumn is my favourite time of the year.


Love ❤


This 🙏🏻
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Much words. Much opinions. Congrats on creating your own version of an echo chamber. Probably without realising it🫡

#self-awareness


Half a page spread dedicated to Bitcoin in the Sunday Times explaining to the reader how Bitcoin is 'just' tourist crypto in El Salvador.

An assistant professor Pete Howson ( https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/our-staff/h/pete-howson/ ) says Bitcoin has been entirely unsuccessful.

https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/d6b6fd134be8adad18466b792875c0b88a07a69b169f7f1834c22b8660418891.webp


I'm British. At least you have the constitution 😱

It's scarier here.


Nah, not everybody gave up their gold. I suspect an ancestor of Satoshi didn't give up their gold either.


How long until self custody is illegal, for our own safety? 🤔


This halving looks like the most stable Bitcoin has ever been.


Russia doesn't exist?


How far away are we from paying for meals as we enter the restaurant because by the time we've eaten our meal the price has risen?


Is it possible to play #chess for zaps yet?


Crypto anarchists, clearly


On the original screen grab it says 2tn


Is that 2 trillion hearts?


How far away are we from top hedge fund managers competing with students for waiting on tables jobs?


Women lookin fine up in here

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Lots of testies https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/20c023c28c4dbf70cba908b9f2d112ef2e2fffda9f1caeeb35f50698aea7b23b.webp


It's wild that you think you have to be more radicalised, and they don't even question their own behaviour like it's normal and "they're just doing their job"


Considering a man died in tragic circumstances leaving behind a young child. Sky News have done a fantastic job at assassinating his character.

https://youtu.be/CbKgpkugC6Q?si=ef9Jzf6X6KTGw3od


Litteral hoops or metaphorical? 😂


Fat people In the UK without a job are going to be given free weight loss medication. What do you think about this, anon?


Country is getting bombed to bits.. and western tax payers are footing the bill..but let's pose in Vogue.

Country is getting slammed by a hurricane.. and western tax payers are footing the bill..but let's pose in Vogue.

This is the price you pay for unelected beauracrats. https://nostpic.com/media/2f5de0003db84ecd5449128350c66c7fb63e9d02b250d84af84f463e2f9bcef1/985671c8f989fcdd91f29ff618d9b0ac5eb48d5ca1f57349fbda5965f99ef40b.webp


The social media revolution: delete your centralised social media and join nostr

Also the social media revolution: shares screenshots of tweets and links to said social media.

🤔


Tell me more..


I think Twitter is 'Fiat'. I was thinking Bluesky?


If ETFs are a watered down version of Bitcoin. What is the watered down version of Nostr?


You can't beat an honest walk


"Stop Oil" then drives to protest? On a bicycle I hope?


What happened to you, for it to be drummed out of you?


If you haven't got readers, what are writers going to do? The intensive, thoughtful, quiet reading of great books is good for mental health, it's very good for developing skills for concentration and critical thinking - and if that falls aways, that is a problem for society and for individuals.


Oxford professor of 40 years, Sir Jonathon Bate says students can't read long books anymore.

Says its because of 6 minute videos on YouTube and TikTok, along with the state school syllabus choosing short books like Of Mice and Men.

He claims that it used to be that students would read 3 novels a week, now they struggle to read a novel in 3 weeks.

He says " an unintended consequence of the push in both the elite Bristish and American universities towards diversity and access ... because, ofcourse, those students come from disadvantaged schools where the teachers' main task is crowd control, and so the demands in terms of reading long books are just not there"

THIS IS BY DESIGN. THOSE WITH A SHORTER ATTENTION SPAN ARE EASIER TO CONTROL.

READ MORE NOVELS. OFTEN.


Gone off coffee recently, cuppa tea x 3 each day at the moment.


Gm 🫡


Be the network you want to see in the world
nostr:nevent1qqsfky4h38tqec5e7a0d867fwrd0ek8sxh8a5yywwj3qlcmupspdsjgpz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezummcw3ezuer9wchsygrwg6zz9hahfftnsup23q3mnv5pdz46hpj4l2ktdpfu6rhpthhwjvpsgqqqqqqs52m3a0


How much weed did you smoke before? I quit weed about 8 years ago and a symptom of quitting was night terrors and cold hard sweats. I used to smoke alot of weed though


Where did you find this information?


This is what I'm struggling with. I can feel it and it would make sense but I want to verify it


I'm looking for a video or some literature to verify, rather than asking someone else or speaking to someone about it


That's incredible.


Is there proof that the weather is being manipulated?


How's it been for you?


Chase bank telling everyone they're insecure as a business.


Debt is different money.


It's fortunate this is 2024 because if it wasn't.. and it was the year 1857 when voice was first recorded on the phonautograph for example, and everyone thought it was the second coming of the messiah. Having a laugh with a robot could be assumed by some (most) a symptom of insanity. You could be locked up and a straight jacket administered.

I'm saying this in satire ofc because it's so cool how far technology has come with the money being so broken. Imagine the money wasn't broken? Now that's exciting.


K


I forgot Biden was still President. He's been memory holed by the media.


Don't use it. Live basic.


Reading is an act of possession. You read it. You own it.


Happy Humble Humans 🙌🏼 You love to see it.


Like, comment, Subscribe 🥱..

ok I did. 😂


And just like that .. the Con is on! https://image.nostr.build/71243da068b17ee222c10b27580d35fdc2f34329a071de8627024a8f1c986dfd.jpg


Mandibles.. then Bitcoin. Let's see 👀

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


Luckily, BitPay was made obsolete. But what was you doing in 2013, if you weren't accepting Bitcoin only as donations for your blog?

"BitPay Inc., a bitcoin payment processing company that recently raised $510,000 in an investment round, this month announced that the number of companies using its services has increased almost 50 percent to more than 2,000 since November, when blog management firm WordPress..com said it would accept the digital currency."

[...]

"My website supports Bitcoin and we only accept Bitcoin donations. No fiat. We recently added a section to the Donate via Bitcoin link that explains exactly what a Bitcoin is. If you support what I am doing and want to learn about using Bitcoin, this link is a great avenue for you."

https://libertyblitzkrieg.com/2013/01/30/bitcoin-is-booming-and-its-scaring-central-bankers/#more-3429


have a swell day 🫡 I sent you some zaps for my poor pun.


"When new money is created arbitrarily, the value of the existing money you hold diminishes—your purchasing power is stolen right out from under you. This form of exploitation is deeply degrading. What's even more insidious, is that this theft occurs without our full awareness. It leaves us with a sense of loss and frustration that we can’t fully articulate. It fosters feelings of deep resentment toward those around us. We act out in anger, perhaps even justifying our own unethical behavior as a response to the injustice we feel. Resentment fuels a vicious cycle, dragging us into our worst instincts. The money printers, fully aware of the harm they cause, consciously choose to violate your dignity and strip away your sense of worth."

- Wyatt O'Rourke

This is a guest post we had recently to Bitesize by Wyatt, if you like what you read, then be sure to show him directly by making a contribution to his lightning wallet direct, so we can keep bringing you content like this: ultrahusky3@primal.net

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/articles/what-do-people-mean-when-they-say-fix-the-money-fix-the-world


The arms contest was won by mallers. You can tell who lifts and who doesn't.


Should I send it back? Hasn't arrived yet though


a two 🍆 sandwich 🥪.


I finally ordered it. I just kept forgetting. nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx mentioning it on RHR yday gave me the reminder. TY sir 🫡

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


You gotta burn it down, to build it up. 🎵


It's true. They really are.


Gm 😊


The first commercially available handheld mobile phone was the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, released in 1983. It offered 30 minutes of talk-time, six hours of standby, and could store 30 phone numbers.

Prior to commercial availability, the first handheld mobile phone was demonstrated by Martin Cooper of Motorola in New York City on April 3, 1973, using a prototype handset weighing around 2 kilograms (4.4 lbs).

Timeline

1971: Readycall, a mobile phone service, was introduced in London by Burndept.

1973: Martin Cooper demonstrates the first handheld mobile phone prototype.

1979: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) launched the world’s first cellular network in Japan.

1983: Motorola releases the DynaTAC 8000X, the first commercially available handheld mobile phone.

Note that while there were earlier experiments and prototypes, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X marks the beginning of commercial availability of mobile phones to the general public.

George Orwell was one year off.

https://image.nostr.build/a1f2abf9a2d83f8306698d39d55b84b1d51326f9ce01c2e7156f041e2e2dd215.jpg


Nostr - verify this.

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


🐫a is fan boying him in this vid


Read this in your voice Joe. The authenticity shines through. You do the people's work, sir. Great job sharing this story👏🏻


It's time to drown reply guy in your grapes. Probably..


Chillin, Chillin


all of them.. they don't always change your life for the good though. Infact, they just offer perspective. It's up to you to use your own brain to critically think about the point that's being made. Every single book changes your world view. Therfore every single book changes your life. Probably. https://image.nostr.build/4da9fa6427148aefce67b26827804e9506d9bc1f710482c1794e6c0c3f2234db.jpg


What's up Nostr?


*Not enough people are getting zapped in my feed rn 😒 🙄


Ot enough people are getting zapped in my feed rn 😒 🙄


Peter Schiff and Jack Mallers Debate: Bitcoin vs. Gold and the Future of Money

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/peter-schiff-and-jack-mallers-debate-bitcoin-vs-gold-and-the-future-of-money


Blitz Wallet v0.2.7-beta Introduces Ecash Integration and Performance Enhancements

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/blitz-wallet-v027-beta-introduces-ecash-integration-and-performance-enhancements


Live Wallet: A Tool for Actively Managing UTXOs and Minimizing Fee Burden

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/live-wallet-a-tool-for-actively-managing-utxos-and-minimizing-fee-burden


Venezuelan Military Seizes 35 Bitcoin Mining Machines in Guárico State

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/venezuelan-military-seizes-35-bitcoin-mining-machines-in-gurico-state


UK Regulator Charges Man for Illegally Operating Crypto ATM Network in London

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/uk-regulator-charges-man-for-illegally-operating-crypto-atm-network-in-london


UK Regulator Charges Man for Illegally Operating Crypto ATM Network in London

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/uk-regulator-charges-man-for-illegally-operating-crypto-atm-network-in-londonhttps://m.primal.net/KmnW.jpg


TEPCO Subsidiary Taps Surplus Green Energy to Mine Bitcoin

A subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) is exploring an innovative solution to prevent renewable energy waste while generating additional revenue—by mining Bitcoin. Agile Energy X Inc., the subsidiary in question, is conducting trials using surplus green energy, such as solar and wind power, to power Bitcoin mining operations.

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/tepco-subsidiary-taps-surplus-green-energy-to-mine-bitcoin


Bitcoin Hashrate Reaches New High of 700 EH/s Amid Low Mining Profitability

Bitcoin’s network has achieved a new milestone, with its seven-day average hashrate reaching 700 exahashes per second (EH/s). This record-breaking figure represents a big increase from the previous high of 677 EH/s, which was surpassed late last week and continued to climb over the weekend.

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/bitcoin-hashrate-reaches-new-high-of-700-eh/s-amid-low-mining-profitability


Australia Threatens to Enforce Encryption Backdoors Under Controversial Law

Australia’s government is poised to invoke provisions of the controversial Assistance and Access Act of 2018, potentially forcing technology companies to break their own encryption in order to aid law enforcement and national security investigations. The law, which has drawn criticism for its potential impact on privacy and cybersecurity, grants the government broad powers to compel companies to assist in accessing encrypted data.

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/australia-threatens-to-enforce-encryption-backdoors-under-controversial-law


RoboSats Releases v0.7.0-Alpha with Major Updates and New Features

The latest version of RoboSats, v0.7.0-alpha, has been officially released, introducing several new features and improvements. RoboSats is an open-source, privacy-focused, peer-to-peer (P2P) Bitcoin exchange that facilitates anonymous trading via the Lightning Network. The release brings advancements in the platform’s functionality, alongside critical bug fixes and updates.

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/robosats-releases-v070-alpha


Peter was actually mining gold with his words 😂😂


I can't decide whether nostr:npub1cn4t4cd78nm900qc2hhqte5aa8c9njm6qkfzw95tszufwcwtcnsq7g3vle steamrolled him or Peter dug his own grave.


Ten31 looks like everyday attire. The US hat looks like a novelty hat


Some many different lives helped. Nice work.


Fountain App Releases Version 1.1.2 with Nostr Integration Enhancements
https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/fountain-app-releases-version-112-with-nostr-integration-enhancements


Mercury Layer v0.2.0 Released: Critical Fixes for Backup Transaction Vulnerabilities

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/mercury-layer-v020-released


Binance CEO says CZ is banned from managing or operating the exchange

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/binance-ceo-says-cz-is-banned-from-managing-or-operating-the-exchange


River's Report Highlights 30% Growth in Business Bitcoin Adoption in 2023
https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/articles/rivers-report-highlights-30-growth-in-business-bitcoin-adoption-in-2023


from 90 billion cuckbucks to 1 trillion cuckbucks market cap in 4 years.

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


 nostr:npub155m2k8ml8sqn8w4dhh689vdv0t2twa8dgvkpnzfggxf4wfughjsq2cdcvg Welcomes Unbank as a New Supporter

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/btcpay-server-welcomes-unbank-as-a-new-supporter


Applied Digital Secures $160M Investment Backed by NVIDIA to Expand Bitcoin Mining and HPC Infrastructure

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/applied-digital-secures-160m-investment-backed-by-nvidia-to-expand-bitcoin-mining-and-hpc-infrastructure


Legal Scrutiny of Tornado Cash Sanctions

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/legal-scrutiny-of-tornado-cash-sanctions


María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader, unveiled a proposal: integrating Bitcoin into Venezuela's national treasury.

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/venezuelan-opposition-leader-proposes-bitcoin-as-a-national-reserve-asset


how does one get one's own version of this?


Freedom Tech > Bitcoin Price.


Bitcoin market cap went from 90 bill, to 1 trill in 4 years. That's worth noting.


yes - stacking sats irl is the ultimate bitcoin adventure game


I nominate myself for proof reading 🫡🔎


Live Free IRL. Not just online. 🫡💥


gm 🧡


Have a great week Nostr 🫡💥


Thank God for Satoshi. https://image.nostr.build/313e026e261df5e79a9360a6f6e54a06f367d292d89809dc6e1aa47c6c471521.jpg


how do I make this my ringtone?


Gm Nostr!


It's annonying


"GO BUY PARKERS BOOK, GRADUALLY THEN SUDDENLY. ITS A BOOK ABOUT NOSTR ADOPTION" - nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx

💀


Zapping is way to easy.

I just couldn't imagine doing irl.

Imagine..

"You, Sir/Ma'am..  made an excellent comment - have some pennies." haha


For some reason Parker thinks nostr isn't censorship resistant because it doesn't have PoW. He probably doesn't know there is a PoW NIP. He also probably hasn't considered that nostr's tight integration with lightning can act as a form of PoW (imposing economic costs on certain actions.)


Chad.


https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/strike-integrates-support-for-bolt-12-offers

Strike, a prominent Bitcoin payments platform, has announced its support for BOLT 12 Offers, marking a significant step forward for Bitcoin privacy and user-friendly transactions. BOLT 12 is a cutting-edge protocol on the Bitcoin Lightning Network designed to improve the way users send and receive payments with enhanced privacy and flexibility. In a blog post, Tom Kirkpatrick from Strike outlined the company’s integration of this new feature and what it means for the future of Bitcoin payments.


The Bitcoin network has achieved a new all-time high (ATH) in its hashrate, surpassing 746 exahashes per second (EH/s). This significant milestone demonstrates continued network growth and improved security fundamentals, even as Bitcoin prices have recently dropped below $60,000.

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/bitcoin-hashrate-hits-record-746-eh/s-highlighting-network-growth-amid-market-downturn


Hungary’s Council Presidency is expected to push forward a controversial proposal for mass surveillance of private messenger chats within the European Union (EU), just months after the draft law was removed from the agenda due to widespread protests. The proposal, often referred to as "chat control," aims to implement large-scale, automated screening of private communications, including encrypted chats, to detect illegal content such as photos and videos.

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/hungary-pushes-for-eu-wide-messenger-surveillance


https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/russian-industrial-miners-mined-54000-btc-in-2023

Sergey Bezdelov, president of the Industrial Mining Association, revealed that Russian industrial miners produced a total of 54,000 Bitcoin (BTC) throughout 2023. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Bezdelov also discussed the significant tax revenue expected to flow into the Russian Treasury as a result of the booming Bitcoin mining industry.


💀 This a dig at nostr:npub1w69ya7xs697hk3hky3gllryz8rwverfa0ylz89chf9qnhfcskc2s64zltw 🫨🫨


I just realised 'Russian Disinformation' is my own government telling me that they're complicit in a psyop against me.

The 'Russian Disinformation' is really my own government placing me in their own game of propaganda against me - a tax paying citizen.

The media companies that print this are also complicit.
 https://image.nostr.build/a4bcfc1a4c9a0bffb0f8bf4f13c53d7ac1640b81542db83db35d597ab7fcdfa6.jpg


I'm excited to share this interview. It's a BANGER🔥

#BTCPAYDAY24 #Riga

nostr:npub155m2k8ml8sqn8w4dhh689vdv0t2twa8dgvkpnzfggxf4wfughjsq2cdcvg nostr:npub1j8y6tcdfw3q3f3h794s6un0gyc5742s0k5h5s2yqj0r70cpklqeqjavrvg
nostr:npub10qpf69wsumtn4dpx9ckef5au7a3cexvnjv0c4lchvvtemut8lkdqtk79y2
nostr:npub1vsczp9lfdpez0ny3yvn4c46jsvrlquzc4sddj5nw4hsm034y8qjsapz4gn
nostr:npub1za04drthlvxtwsq0phwc4mgh8rxhjafjkv2w7pf6ze5afka8gvaquadur3

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


Are they moustaches on your mug or am I moustaken?


GM 😊


Yes, more surveillance is the cure to keep you safe.

https://image.nostr.build/1cc511de532855b246712e0f4c827f064d9fd9141dccc0324e018639179e3d73.jpg


Good Afternoon Nostr


bom dia


Bom dia


Oh my word. So funny! She's every British citizen in one scene. 👏🏻🙌🏼👏🏻🙌🏼


incredibly humbling experience. Congrats 👏🏻


I just published a new read on Nostr!

Bitcoin Mining Analysis: Brought to you by Pantheon Mining
Mid-July to Mid-August

Check it out: https://highlighter.com/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzpcc7snz27m4g25pkugdzx4z4nwjcejl9mkc3r97r3yxs5pmmh27qqpqyy6t5vdhkjm3df45ku6twvuk5zmnpd3uhx6tn94p8ymm4va58gtt5dukhjmm49438jt2sv9h8g6r9dahz6ntfde5kueedw4e8zdnrv5j2mn8g

#bitcoin
#mining


Im always last to these things.


 👀 more and more people appearing on Nostr recently.

And.. more and more fake influencer accounts too. nostr:npub1s05p3ha7en49dv8429tkk07nnfa9pcwczkf5x5qrdraqshxdje9sq6eyhe followed me but it wasn't him. I just seen a nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m replica as well.

I naively believed this wasn't a thing on Nostr 😂

Nostr is for your enemies.
Bitcoin is for your enemies.
Nostr is for your enemies.
Bitcoin is for your enemies.
Nostr is for your enemies.
Bitcoin is for your enemies.
Nostr is for your enemies.
Bitcoin is for your enemies.
Nostr is for your enemies.
Bitcoin is for your enemies.
Nostr is for your enemies.
Bitcoin is for your enemies.
Nostr is for your enemies.
Bitcoin is for your enemies.
Nostr is for your enemies.
Bitcoin is for your enemies.
Nostr is for your enemies.
Bitcoin is for your enemies.

That's the price of freedom.


I will give one of our limited edition nostr:npub1g3ra9r7duxrh8q0l2l08ku73ptdfgr0z376mvc2earlfhm6s6xxss8lnnz nostr:npub1yjryjq2kdganuc69zme9agk0q4rjcnlxel3fwp3xm9z68phsxngsqd33a9 ‘The Liberator’ cards to two people who ❤ and ♻ this post. If over 100 people ❤/♻ I will add a third card.

https://image.nostr.build/8c5726b0796ae73c79a2cb7754e6f961ed7666e9adaa22a91f6ef4e46d1c636b.jpg


1000 shows was so near  🫂


this makes the most sense


Nostr makes you think. Xitter thinks for you.

That's the difference between having an algorithmic induced consciousness and not.


You haven't built you own audience on Nostr that's why. Whereas it seems like Xitter has built an audience for you that you have no control over and are a slave to the algorithm.

Nostr takes a bit of critical thinking. Xitter requires no thinking.

That's the beauty of it.


It's a trap.


What's the difference?


As in.. N-uh-Store?


Distributed Service > Centralised Service


Is it Noster or Nostur?


Thank you all for joining us for #BTCPayDay 2024 in Riga at nostr:nprofile1qqszw0ncsrfc6wd8lv3cal8cj4apkke8aqv3y75ys05h2st2p2g035spz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ukzcnvv5hx7un89uq32amnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7tcpzdmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ue0psxmsq #BH2024!

We're only as strong as our community, and you continue to deliver and inspire us every year.

See you at the next BTCPay event, and in the meantime, keep obsoleting the fiat world 🌎🌍!

https://image.nostr.build/983c46d183ef60e135e1d2dcd336ce14b85456b7c1198dfae0630f351afe4eaa.jpg


Bitesize Bitcoin X nostr:npub155m2k8ml8sqn8w4dhh689vdv0t2twa8dgvkpnzfggxf4wfughjsq2cdcvg ⚡⚡

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


nostr:npub1yul83qxn35u607er3m7039t6rddj06qezfagfqlfw4qk5z5slrfqu8ncdu brings us Day 2 👀

Baltic Honeybadger 2024 conference livestream Day 2

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/live-baltic-honeybadger-2024-conference-livestream-day2


Nostr stops the problem with Telegram and the rest of these centralised communication tools.

The Fight for Privacy: Telegrams CEO Pavel Durov arrested

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/telegrams-ceo-pavel-durov-arrested


As governments worldwide intensify their scrutiny of encrypted messaging services, the importance of decentralized protocols has never been more apparent. The recent arrest of Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, and legislative moves to undermine end-to-end encryption reveal the vulnerabilities inherent in centralized platforms. Unlike centralized services, decentralized protocols like Nostr offer a more robust defense against surveillance and censorship, ensuring privacy remains intact. In this context, decentralization isn't just a technological choice—it's a critical strategy in the ongoing fight for privacy and freedom of expression.\
\
**Centralized Platforms: A Single Point of Failure**

### The centralized model also presents a security risk. Since all data traffic is routed through a central server or a series of interconnected servers controlled by a single organization, these servers become attractive targets for hackers. In the event of a breach, a significant amount of user data could potentially be exposed. Moreover, centralized services often operate under the jurisdiction of specific countries, making them subject to national laws and regulations that may not align with the privacy interests of global users.

**Distributing Trust and Power**

Decentralized protocols like Nostr offer an alternative approach. Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is a decentralized network protocol that allows users to send messages and share content directly, without relying on a centralized server. This decentralized model has several critical advantages:

**No Central Authority:** Unlike centralized services, Nostr does not have a single point of control. This means there isn't a single entity that governments can pressure or shut down. Users operate on a peer-to-peer basis, distributing the responsibility and control across the entire network.

**Enhanced Resilience:** Decentralized protocols are inherently more resilient to censorship and attacks. If one server (or relay in Nostr's case) is compromised or taken down, the network continues to function as other relays take over. This distributed nature makes it much harder for authorities to disrupt communication.

**Improved Privacy:** Decentralization allows for more robust privacy features. In Nostr, for instance, the absence of a central server means there's no central repository of user data that could be exploited or subpoenaed. Users retain more control over their own data, which is distributed across various relays, each holding only a fragment of the whole.

**Resistance to Surveillance:** Decentralized protocols can implement stronger encryption and anonymization techniques, making it harder for surveillance entities to track or monitor communications. By eliminating centralized data points, these networks make it more difficult for third parties to gather comprehensive information about user activities.

**Learning from the Crypto Wars**

The Crypto Wars of the 1990s highlighted the lengths to which governments would go to control encryption technologies. Back then, the use of encryption was restricted, and the government attempted to insert backdoors into encryption protocols. Today, the battle has shifted to messaging platforms, but the underlying issues remain the same: the right to private communication versus the desire for surveillance and control.

Decentralized protocols offer a powerful solution to this recurring problem. By removing central points of failure and distributing control across many nodes, these systems make it more challenging for any single entity to impose backdoors or surveillance mechanisms. The robustness of decentralized networks helps ensure that privacy rights are maintained, even in the face of government opposition.

**Supporting Decentralization for Privacy and Freedom**

The arrest of Pavel Durov and similar actions against centralized platforms should serve as a wake-up call for the importance of supporting decentralized technologies. While centralized companies have played a vital role in providing secure communication tools, their vulnerabilities make them less suited for the ongoing struggle for privacy. Decentralized protocols like Nostr offer a viable and more resilient alternative.

Privacy advocates, developers, and users must invest in and support the development of decentralized communication platforms. These protocols not only safeguard individual privacy but also protect the freedom of speech and expression in increasingly repressive environments. Decentralization democratizes communication, placing control back into the hands of users and reducing the risk of authoritarian overreach.Centralized messaging services such as Telegram and Signal, while offering strong encryption, have a fundamental vulnerability: they operate through a single, centralized entity. This makes them prime targets for government pressure, legal action, and even physical detention of their leadership, as evidenced by Durov's recent arrest. Centralized platforms are easier to regulate, coerce, or shut down entirely, providing governments with a clear target for imposing their will.

The Fight for Privacy: Telegrams CEO Pavel Durov arrested


Baltic Honeybadger 2024 conference livestream Day 2

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/live-baltic-honeybadger-2024-conference-livestream-day2


for iPhone - Damus is good, right?


welcome my better half nostr:npub19nz2dylmslyp8zem77hpq62xudf5r8489hcy0w8fs6gdrfgp9neqmg807v to Nostr - she totally deserves it 🫂 🧡

#introductions


I still struggle to comprehend how easy it is to send someone money in another country for writing something I enjoyed reading.

Nostr is so underrated.


set up your Lightning wallet so I can zap you


If you're at Baltic Honeybadger look out for our guy nostr:npub10qpf69wsumtn4dpx9ckef5au7a3cexvnjv0c4lchvvtemut8lkdqtk79y2 he's got some (ltd stock) Hats and T's with him. So say Hi!

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


nostr:npub1jt97tpsul3fp8hvf7zn0vzzysmu9umcrel4hpgflg4vnsytyxwuqt8la9y

says "Bitcoin is not the Signal, it's the noise remover."

I agree.

Bitcoin is the goggles you put on to see the signal.

No Noise, Just Signal.

#Honeybadger24


I thought I knew the Bitcoin ecosystem until I started looking at Nostr.

The rabbit hole goes deeper.


Fuck you money.


nostr:npub1yul83qxn35u607er3m7039t6rddj06qezfagfqlfw4qk5z5slrfqu8ncdu bring us Day 1 👀👀

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/live-baltic-honeybadger-2024-conference-livestream-day-1


This is the way. 👏🏻👏🏻


Will he be at BTCPAY Day? Would be great to have a chat with him for Bitesize Bitcoin 🤝


More censorship from the machine.

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


you're both trying to wring the mop out. it's quite obvious


Honoured to be @bitesizemag_'s man on the ground at BTCPAY Day BH24!!! 🫡

Well Done nostr:npub19aw7qqpahp8v64zfz2p4p3nv07mra8gzkfgdsjhcfarrutumemcstpfsmu for epic partnership with truly revolutionary Honeybadgers🐾👏

TY to all helping me get prepped & nostr:npub155m2k8ml8sqn8w4dhh689vdv0t2twa8dgvkpnzfggxf4wfughjsq2cdcvg for opportunity 🙏

🚨3 tickets left! day.btcpayserver.org


Happy to continue on Elon’s platform for next week on behalf of @bitesizemag_ Sean 🤙 https://image.nostr.build/777d279559044f37eb615d1d4179ffa7a8bc575118f5d17bb41c39e22fc970e7.jpg


nostr:npub1s05p3ha7en49dv8429tkk07nnfa9pcwczkf5x5qrdraqshxdje9sq6eyhe is as humble as they come. And recognised a sincere problem with the fiat system.. he then decided to make it his lifes work to make sure as many people as possible have access to the resources that will help them out of the brokem system. His book The Price of Tomorrow really puts his work into perspective. His work with EgoDeath also does.


😏 yeah.


The Online Safety Act represents a big step in the regulation of online content, aiming to create a safer digital environment by mandating proactive measures against illegal material. Its significance lies in the balance it seeks to strike between protecting users and preserving the fundamental right to freedom of expression. By requiring platforms to detect and remove harmful content, the Act introduces new responsibilities for service providers, while also raising important questions about the potential risks of over-censorship and the challenges of implementing these measures fairly.

The primary aim of the Online Safety Act is to establish a legal framework that compels online platforms to proactively detect, remove, or restrict access to illegal content. This includes content that is harmful or criminal in nature, such as child exploitation, terrorism-related material, and hate speech. The Act seeks to enhance user safety by holding service providers accountable for monitoring their platforms, thus reducing the spread of harmful content and protecting ‘vulnerable’ users from potential risks in the digital space.

The Online Safety Act mandates that online platforms proactively detect and remove illegal content, shifting from a reactive to a preventive approach in content moderation. This requirement, however, raises concerns about the potential for over-removal, where legitimate content might be unjustly taken down due to the aggressive application of automated tools. Such measures could lead to prior restraint, where free expression is curtailed before content is even published, posing a risk to open discourse and the free flow of information online.

**Importance of Ofcom’s Safeguards**

Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Act is applied in a manner that is both precise and clear. The safeguards established by Ofcom are intended to prevent arbitrary or overly broad enforcement, which could otherwise lead to unjustified restrictions on free speech. These safeguards include detailed guidelines and codes of practice that online platforms must follow when implementing the Act's requirements. By providing clear definitions and structured procedures, Ofcom helps to ensure that platforms can identify and remove illegal content without infringing on lawful expression. This regulatory clarity is vital to protect users' rights while maintaining the safety of online spaces.

A challenge posed by the Online Safety Act is the need to balance precision and recall in the automated systems used to detect illegal content. Precision refers to the accuracy of identifying content that truly violates the law, while recall measures the system's ability to capture all illegal content. High precision minimizes false positives, ensuring that legal content is not wrongly removed. Conversely, high recall focuses on capturing all illegal content but may lead to over-removal, where legitimate content is also flagged. Ofcom's guidance aims to help service providers develop systems that strike a balance between these two metrics, thereby avoiding arbitrary interference with lawful content.

The implementation places responsibilities on service providers. They are required to integrate sophisticated detection systems that can manage the complexities of identifying 'illegal' content while preserving free expression. The variability in the capabilities of different platforms means that the impact of the Act will vary, with larger companies potentially better equipped to implement these systems than smaller entities. Additionally, the Act imposes a continuous obligation on platforms to assess and mitigate risks, which may require ongoing adjustments to their detection systems. This could lead to operational and financial burdens, particularly for smaller platforms that may lack the resources to maintain such.

Online service providers are granted discretion in how they choose to moderate content on their platforms. While the Act outlines the types of content that must be addressed-such as illegal and harmful content-it leaves specifics of enforcement largely up to the platforms themselves. This means that companies have the autonomy to develop and implement their own systems and policies for detecting and removing content. This discretion is intended to allow for flexibility, enabling platforms to tailor their moderation strategies according to their size, resources, and nature of their user base. \
\
However, this autonomy also means that platforms may interpret and apply guidelines differently, leading to a wide variance in how content is moderated across different services. Some platforms might adopt a stringent approach, aggressively removing content that even slightly deviates from the guidelines, while others might opt for a more lenient stance, prioritizing user freedom over strict enforcement. This variability can result in inconsistencies in the user experience across different platforms, where the same content might be deemed acceptable on one platform but removed on another.\
\
Users may find it challenging to understand the 'rules' they must adhere to, as what is acceptable on one platform could be penalized on another. This unpredictability can lead to confusion and frustration among users, who may feel uncertain about the boundaries of acceptable speech and content online.

Moreover, variable enforcement of content moderation policies can have a profound impact on user trust and platform integrity. If users perceive that moderation practices are inconsistent or biased, they may lose trust in the platform, leading to reduced engagement or migration to other services perceived as 'fairer'. Additionally, creators and businesses that rely on these platforms for visibility and revenue could be disproportionately affected by inconsistent enforcement, leading to economic losses or unfair competitive disadvantages. One could say it is indirectly a form of market(s) manipulation. \
\
**The Right to Freedom of Expression**

Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, enshrined in international law, such as Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This right includes the freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media. However, in today's digital age, centralized platforms often impose various forms of content moderation, guided by governmental regulations, corporate policies, or societal pressures. These measures, though sometimes well-intentioned, can lead to censorship , where users are required to adhere to specific guidelines that may restrict their ability to express themselves freely.

On centralized platforms like Facebook (Meta), Twitter (X), or YouTube, users are often at the mercy of opaque algorithms and content moderation policies that can result in the arbitrary removal of content or even account suspension. These platforms operate under the pressure of governments and advertisers, leading to the enforcement of guidelines that are framed to be 'one glove fits all'. This bureaucracy not only stifles creativity and debate but also creates an environment where users might feel that their voices are being silenced.

In contrast to centralized platforms, decentralized protocols like Nostr offer an alternative that aligns more closely with the principles of freedom of expression and censorship resistance. Nostr is not a platform but a protocol, which means it is a set of rules that allows anyone to build their own messaging or social media service without relying on a single centralized entity. \
\
***Key Qualities of Nostr*** \
1. **User Autonomy**: Unlike centralized platforms, where users are subject to the rules of the platform, Nostr allows users to create and enforce their own rules. This autonomy for those who prioritize their right to express themselves without interference.

2\. **Resilience Against Deplatforming**: Centralized platforms can remove users or content at their discretion. In contrast, Nostr's decentralized nature makes deplatforming virtually impossible. Even if one server refuses to relay a user's messages, others can continue to do so, ensuring that the user's voice cannot be silenced.

3\. **Open-Source and Transparent**: Nostr is open-source, meaning anyone can inspect the code, contribute to its development, or even fork the protocol to create a new service. This transparency fosters trust and innovation, allowing the community to collectively protect the right to free speech.

4\. **Monetary incentives with Zaps**: Nostr introduces a feature called Zaps, allowing users to be paid directly in Bitcoin over the Lightning Network. This peer-to-peer payment system enables users to earn money directly from others who value their content, aligning with their values without relying on advertising algorithms. Unlike centralized platforms that enslave users to a system designed to push content that matches specific agendas or narratives, Zaps offer a monetary incentive for authentic content creation. \
\
Nostr represents a shift towards giving users control over their own expression. By breaking away from centralized systems, users can avoid the pitfalls of content moderation that is often biased, opaque, and restrictive. Decentralization not only protects free speech but also empowers users to interact in digital spaces without fear of unjust censorship or the influence of powerful entities. While some entities may initially have users' best interests at heart, they can be swayed by third-party pressures, leading to decisions that ultimately exploit or compromise those interests.

The Online Safety Act aims to create a safer digital environment by demanding accountability from platforms for the content they host. However, this effort comes with the complex challenge of balancing safety with the right to freedom of expression. The Act's broad scope and reliance on automated content moderation risk overstepping, potentially stifling legitimate speech, especially when nuanced context is lost in algorithmic 'decision-making'.

This concern is particularly pressing as decentralized protocols like Nostr rise in prominence, offering users a haven away from the reach of centralized oversight. The Online Safety Act is a crucial step towards making the user experience feel safer. Although, its success will be determined by how well it balances these protections with the preservation of free speech. If it fails to do so, Nostr may become increasingly attractive to users seeking unfiltered expression, challenging the very foundation of the Act's objectives.


Algorithms have turned our 'leaders' into actors because they think that's what the public wants. It's gross. The lack of critical thinking, even in the highest parts of society, have been compromised.

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


Proof of high time preference? POHTP


Centralised social media brought UK politics to its knees.

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


food for thought 🤝


I don't get it? What's the purpose? Gambling? oh.


It takes 21 days to break a habbit, apparently. Thats why I did it. My thinking is much clearer staying off them, I'm overall less anxious too. X is like a cesspit of negativity - dressed as "but this is what the world looks like now" when it's just not true.


In 1944 on this day reps from the UK, the US and the Soviet Union took the first step, with the Dumbarton Oaks Conversations, that led to establishing the United Nations.


#Day21 #21DaysOfNostr

On day 1 of 21 Days of Nostr, I was advised to delete the apps of all the social media platforms with centralised algorithms to help prevent me doom scrolling. It worked.

On day 21 I'm deleting all of my personal accounts that have a central point of failure.

I've seen enough.


No Noise, Just Signal.


yeah - I think Nostr is a way to disconnect. You decide what you want to see. So for me it's a way of disconnecting. I thought I could control what I could see on the centralised apps but they give you the feed that is dictated by the highest bidder - whether that's ads, or a 'We think you'll like this' type of content.


#Day20 #21DaysOfNostr

During these 21 Days, I've noticed that I can focus more on my immediate surroundings.

By consistently posting on Nostr and avoiding platforms like X, LinkedIn, and Instagram, I've been able to step outside the  bubble. This break from centralized platforms has helped me realize that the noise they generate doesn't truly impact my daily life.

The answer is clear: it doesn't. Most posts on these platforms are driven by agendas, aimed at influencing how people think and behave.

As someone from the UK, I've seen how these platforms amplify the government's power trips, like snooping on and arresting citizens for minor reasons.

There's a simple solution: disconnect from social media. Focus on your family. Spend time in the real world. People will start to understand that they can't be monitored or spied on if they're not using these platforms.


Who's heading to Nostriga?


Stay Humble, Even when you're Zapping Sats.


I like that. There's not enough patriotism in the UK 🤝


You think this is just in America?


What's your favourite way to get your fix.. an article or a podcast?


What's your preference on blocksize?


Nostr is Signal.
Blue-sky is Noise.


Interesting perspective. I'll bare that in mind. 🫂


#Day19 #21DaysOfNostr

Being able to have the option to say/think "nope, I don't want to interact with that" is an extraordinary value proposition, during a time when timeliness and dashboards are manipulated for you to see what somebody else wants you to see - because it's in their best interests and not necessarily yours.

It's why Nostr wins.
It's why Bitcoin wins.


GM 🫡


Don't buy YouTube premium. It's funding the machine and defeats the object. Just download Brave browser


watch YouTube in Brave browser. No ads. No problem..


no, I think the last episode airs this month 😢


As a millennial. I have decided I won't see a state pension. It's a reason (amongst others) why I chose Bitcoin. And pay into a pension pot that I can control.


They're changing the format, name, style of the podcast to be in the UK only and interview people in the UK about stuff other than Bitcoin. Peter said he doesn't want to travel anymore. I think it's a play for Peter to get involved in UK politics in more depth, like a run for Mayor of Bedford?


Is there a way for me to monitor/measure the metrics of my Nostr experience?


The point is having the ability of choice I believe. In any social circle there will always be some nefarious actor. Having the option to 'I don't want to see or be part of that' by chosing the relay you interact with is the value proposition. Similarly to how we interact with others irl. It's true tribal and natural instinct at work.

Long live Nostr!!


Here's how a post usually goes on social media with a centralised algorithm.

- Have great 'hook', something controversial like 'why something doesn't work'.

- offer a better alternative, normally something the person posting has invested interest in for their own gain or to position themselves as an expert to build trust to leverage later on.

- Tag all the other people on that platform who have built up trust already and are actual experts - to reaffirm the posters 'expertise', leveraging their trust.

- At the end of the post ask everybody to 'like,share, and comment' to manipulate the algorithm 👀 for their own gain.

-When confronted by the idea they've posted about... become ultra defensive and use words like 'No, you're wrong' without considering the pros and cons of the response.


#Day18 #21DaysOfNostr

The craziest thing happened. I made a post on Nostr.

I was paid for the value offered, direct to my wallet with sats.

I then used some of those sats to pay for the food of some sheep in Czech Republic (Tanglesheep) 838 sats worth.

I do this to show people the power of the Lightning Network. Now I'm using it to show people the power of Nostr too.

What a time to be alive.

⚡ 🐑 ⚡


It's called Zapraiser. When you are writing a post in Amethyst, along the bottom it has some extra options.. 3rd from the right is a' lightning icon with a upwards trend graph' on it. Click it.  I used it but it didn't reflect in my post.


It's not struggling. It's a time preference thing. The same argument has been talked about Bitcoin. "It's old tech" "It's too slow" "There's faster versions that do better things"

For me Nostr is doing a job and doing it well. This is the problem with transitioning from a consumerist economy to a sound money economy.  The mindset is "now, now, now" and that doesn't build quality - it builds quantity. Which will eventually offer nothing productive, and break society.


Back to basic is the how I see it too. It seems less contaminated with pointless and mind numbing content.


I've just found this neat feature on Amethyst. What is the purpose of it? Is it a similar thing to crowd funding or did I miss the point?


#Day17 #21DaysOfNostr

Today I woke up, got a warm shower. Afterwards I went downstairs and kissed my kids on their foreheads and ruffled up my dogs fur. I'm now stood bare feet on grass writing this. My mind is relaxed for this first time in.. I can't remember.

What I did not do was jump in a pool filled with ice, snort two grams of chia seeds, boil fifteen eggs while doing 8,000 press ups. Then once my eggs are boiled, flexing 4 new yoga posses and reading 20 pages of a book I'm not interested in reading from an author who is the 1,000th author of an Amazon best seller that I've read. I'm not playing a piano with my toes or painting a masterpiece out of tomato ketchup. Nor am I looking for a course to buy that will make me rich in the next 9 minutes.

I'm not sure how to put it in words. Although, it feels like (what I can only assume) an addict would feel like after stopping drugs. I've had this pent up shell of anxiety consuming my body and soul. And it's like the shell has started cracking and breaking away. My mind is relaxed and so is my daily process since I deleted all the other social media apps.


So Primal is like a gateway for those coming off the centralised algos. It seems to have a similar interface and 'the most popular' stuff is visible first. Like an algo induced social media platform would.

Then amethyst and damus are the 'I'm free, and I'll die fighting for that status" apps (amongst others that arent as popular yet)

Yes?


they're not bitcoiners anymore. they've been had.


#Day16 #21DaysOfNostr

On a centralised algorithm, you are just a number. A piece of data waiting to be harvested and abused, like an employee inside a fiat economy. Their time and energy being stolen from them by inflation and taxes. The system wins.

The tax and inflation of a central algorithm is their attention. It zaps their time and energy away from them in return for less than they had before. The system wins.

Nostr zaps that energy back into you with real content. And rewards the real content with hard money. Everybody wins.
 https://image.nostr.build/6ec4af3ef9831fa6da58f98a764ffaf1e144810e642a24aea9e3d1b111faae30.jpg


I was concerned by all the UK KYC. But now I've read this.. I get it. https://image.nostr.build/6ec4af3ef9831fa6da58f98a764ffaf1e144810e642a24aea9e3d1b111faae30.jpg


#Day15 #21DaysOfNostr

Last time a journalled was block 852790 (6 sat/vb) it's now ~856853 (4 sat/vb)

I always think that if I journal my thinking is clearer. And it is. Although, when life/business gets busy I find it difficult to prioritise sitting and focusing on my own thoughts. Things just happen.

I set calender reminders everyday to do this task - and I'm more consistent at ignoring the reminders than taking action on them. I more often than not make others a priority, when I know I can become more of an asset to people by organising my mind better.

Maybe I should use Nostr as a journal.

What are you doing to make yourself better, Anon?


gm


nostr:npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc 👏🏻👏🏻🧡


#Day14 #21DaysOfNostr

Happy to be able to share my Surfer Jim with Ya'll. That I ripped yesterday amongst some other cool Bitcoin Trading Cards.

The cards are the perfect way to instigate a conversation about Bitcoin without being TOXIC about it. Something the industry struggles with. They're a great educational resource.

https://m.primal.net/JzDa.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JzDb.jpg


Speak with Bitcoin Film Fest and Indeehub. They have built a network of all the best Bitcoin related films 🎥


From what I've experienced a law is a law until it's convenient to not be a law anymore.

people and emotions don't just disappear on Bitcoin standard. World peace is a facade.


Putting my bare feet on grass seems to fix most problems.


Free speech is for your enemies, unfortunately. Let's all go to jail.


FREEDOM TECH IS HOPE.

LIVE FREE. 🫡

https://cdn.satellite.earth/063f43d498f3ee08068356c60b637e8e272d1c11c046625f6f4203f97bb4ee1e.mp4


Just sounds like reusing wallet addresses onchain. Right?


Elon is one of them.


you look ill.


This is a similar argument to how we enable fiat by simply using it. Sometimes it's unavoidable. Although, I'd say theirs more choice with social media


interesting when your own country is run by communists. But yes.. let's pretend it's just the 'EU'


No Noise, Just Signal


thank you robot 🤖 ☺


#Day13 #21dayOfNostr

Watched a talk by Cody Wilson about #DeathAthletic yesterday. His message about: Live Free or Die, really resonated with me.

It's a message that has been lost in translation throughout the Bitcoin community particularly. Having a protocol like Nostr available to be able to Live Free is humbling.

Here's the link: https://youtu.be/LVi9m65lHGc?si=oEZs8rhSnR_IqrhG


playing the field. Elon is one of them. This is just a formality.


I don't like how my Primal feed is filled with bitcoin 'celebrities'. Feels like a bug not a feature.

Happy to moan, then head over to Amethyst ofc.


Yes! So true.


#Day12 #21DaysOfNostr

One of the things I like about Nostr is it's ability to get you to think with your own mind.

For example, if I make a post here, I'm never thinking: "will the algorithm like what I'm about to post" or "does it meet the right criteria to be pushed further into the feeds of others"

I'm thinking as an individual. There's real and productive power in that.


Sass like Lewis Litt


#21DaysOfNostr 🤝


I see 👀 😏 what you did there....


From the ground to the bowl. Apple N Rhubarb Crumble #foodstr

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Ofc but the control isn't centralised that's the big factor.

I'd say centralised platforms are extremely bad for privacy because of the lack of control the user has with their own data. Plus KYC etc.

To say Nostr is 'extremely' bad for privacy is difficult for me to comprehend at this point because 1. Extreme is a strong word I'd certainly appropriate towards centralised platforms and 2. I don't know enough about Nostr yet - other than I can access it with a private key that as far as I'm aware - only I can verify access with - that's huge for my privacy.

This doesn't land it in the 'extremely' bad for privacy category for me. It's such a strong word to use.


good catch. My post touched the surface of the issue. I agree the centralised big tech companies are just as compliant in facilitating it all. The short sightedness of these companies will eventually lead them to their demise. But at what cost?


#Day11 #21DaysOfNostr

Nostr isn’t the finished product when it comes to privacy yet, and that much is clear. For example, clients like Primal still see your IP address, and some available wallets require KYC. There may be other privacy concerns I’m not yet aware of.

We’re seeing an increasing trend where our digital identities are tied to everything we do in our daily lives. This is becoming more dangerous with each passing day.

As an Englishman living in the UK, I’m not surprised that the police are using social media as an entrapment tool, further encroaching on privacy. It’s nothing new. The current issue is that they’re leveraging the murder of children to push their agenda even further, twisting the narrative as if it’s about race—when in reality, it’s about one human taking the lives of others. When people voice their opinions about it, they’re painted as the problem.

You can’t walk 100 meters in an urban area of the UK without being caught on CCTV. People are scared to talk to each other openly. Everyone has become a zombie to their phone. At the airport, your dignity is stripped away in the name of movement. This invasion of privacy extends to supermarkets, bus stations, and even charity shops. We’re far from where we should be—privacy for UK citizens is nearly gone. The Orwellian state is here. We live in fear—fear of wrong think, both in real life and online.

Nostr is my white pill. It brings me hope. It’s not perfect, but it’s a resource no other platform offers. My identity isn’t directly linked to me unless I choose it to be. I can post without fear of censorship. I can express information and opinions without facing severe repercussions. It gives me hope that one day, my children might be able to truly live free.


Hot Ones. not a movie but funny af on YouTube


vote with your money 🟠


Walking in the Sunshine with my Dog 🐕 is the most consistent thing I do. I often like to put my bare feet on grass too.


Someone should reach out to Dawkins and offer some advice about Nostr.

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


If the word "Cunt" was an image.


I heard "Talking is Terrorism" is that what he said?


I run a magazine and eager to help businesses like this take off. Would be great to hop on a call and discuss your story and value proposition. Reach out via email if you're up for it: sean@bitesizebitcoin.xyz


Did you see what https://www.tanglesheep.com/ are doing to feed their sheep? It's a pretty cool way to teach people how the Lightning Network works - and it's value. I know your point about this being apart of a Bitcoin circular economy is valid here - although we are still so early. Building these small communities are what will create a stable bitcoin economy.

Cap gains isn't going anywhere anytime soon. I don't see a way around that. Except for being illiquid. Playing the long game and Staying Humble, Stacking Sats.

We are winning. Congrats on your work so far too. 🫡🧡


cashin zaps and snapin zaps.


#Day10 #21dayOfNostr

One thing I’ve noticed is the lack of conversation on Nostr about the power of Zaps for local businesses. I’m not talking about online stores—I mean mom-and-pop shops like your local grocery or barber. Not the “buy my online course” type.

For example, Instagram is packed with content from local businesses showcasing their shops, with users commenting, liking, and sharing if it’s good. But Instagram’s primary goal is to harvest data and trap users in its algorithm. Nostr offers something better: the power of interaction PLUS the ability to tip these businesses. That’s invaluable.

The use case is clear: send Zaps to local businesses and support the community by engaging with their content.

However, there are a few obvious challenges that I believe can be resolved with time:

Niche Usage: Bitcoin and Lightning are still early in their adoption, and Nostr is even more niche. (Is “nicher” a word? Let’s make it one!)

Education: Bitcoin and Lightning are still on their educational journey, mainly driven by algorithm-driven platforms. Nostr, on the other hand, is being propelled by the ultimate word-of-mouth machine. That’s incredible to think about.

Volatility: This is a big hurdle for small businesses using Bitcoin. Convincing them to accept small transactions in a “volatile” currency is a tough sell. Plus, the infrastructure for seamless interoperability is still developing—we’re just so early.

Nostr represents freedom, self-sovereignty, and individualism—the very reasons these small businesses exist in the first place. They crave the freedom of working outside traditional employment, being individuals, and giving back to their local community - with a sense of purpose. But the system is rigged, and running a small business often becomes just another job, with extra responsibility.

I believe Nostr has the potential to keep these small businesses motivated and enthusiastic about their journey.


Yep. My monkey brain likes habbit and I would just click on the apps still and doom scroll. I've deleted the apps since starting #21DaysOfNostr and my brain is so much more sharper with critical thinking. Could be a psychological affect though.


#Day9 #21DaysOfNostr

I've got nothing today.

except Happy Friday!


for drinking or treating wounds?


This is good to know. I run an anonymous poll in our Telegram group too - to get further clarification and the response was that I'm stupid for leaving the numbers out. Lesson learnt! 👍🏻


I did this but the UX compared to Amethyst is a bit clunky.


I've fixed the mistake on page 6 👍🏻


Amazing feedback. thanks for the heads up re the missing stuff on page 6. I'll take a look now. I'm so convinced I've not missed anything everytime. This is why the feedback is so important.

The page number are available in previous issues. Although because of the format I left them out because a PDF generally has the page numbers available. plus each section is linked on the contents page. Something I've been thinking about for a while. Let me see what feedback from others is like.

Thanks a bunch!


What are nostr sites?


GM 🧡


#Day8 #21DayOfNostr

The past 7 days I've posted using the Primal client because I didn't realise their was another decent app for posting on Nostr.

Today's post is from Amethyst. I noticed on Primal that my feed is backed up with the same faces everyday and I just thought this was because Nostr was new and the same faces consistently posted. Can I change this?

I'm on Amethyst and the feed is filled with the people I follow - different faces though. Not just the 'big Nostr Names'. What's different? That's my only criticism on the change.

The fact that I can take my digital footprint and move it from one client to another is AWESOME. All of my follows, my followers, my posts, my profile picture, my zaps. EVERYTHING. And zero kyc. That's the big deal for me. So cool.

What other clients can I play around on with an Android?


nostr:npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc is my favourite for this 🤝


I'm still processing how Gangsta you are recently. You keep firing shots with these drive bys


LFG!


thanks for sharing 🤝 🧡


that's awesome! Our mission is to get the magazine in as many meet ups as possible. Would be great to talk sometime irl if you're up to it?


thanks for clearing that up! I'll take a look


#Day7 #21DaysOfNostr

Is it possible for a Nostr client to claim themselves to be decentralised but have centralised servers?

This was brought to my attention yesterday. If it was the case then could that client have access to your/my nsec too?

One of my main concerns with Bitcoin for example is newbies are coming into the space thinking they're buying an ETF and have full exposure to Bitcoin. When in reality they're buying an IOU of an IOU with Fiat, in return for Fiat. The key holder owns the Bitcoin.

The reason I'm on here is because I 'can't be cancelled' and not 'a slave to the algorithm'. Although if  the servers are centralised and I'm unable to tell the difference - it begs the question...What's the point?


stay safe, stack sats.


interesting. Why isn't it a real client?


I love that. one nsec to rule them all. something that will obsolete all of the centralised platforms eventually as it spreads like wild fire.


by using multiple clients do you mean post the same content o. those multiple clients to get better results?


#Day6 #21DaysOfNostr

Did anybody else have problems with Primal yesterday? It was so buggy for me.

I had someone tell me they tried zapping but it wasn't working. The feed wasn't loading. Notifications weren't loading.

I'm trying to stay optimistic. Although, the launch of our latest magazine yesterday seen it's  worse first day since we started - in terms of metrics!

But we made bank (200 sats) for the first time EVER on release day.  We have never made a single penny on release day. So making ~$0.11 is MAJOR.

Thank You 🤝🧡


#Day5 #21DaysOfNostr

Ok Nostr, Let's see what you've got.

Each month I release a Free Digital Magazine. It's called Bitesize Bitcoin Magazine.

Usually, I would release it  to my (not really mine) small centrally controlled algorithmic audience on LinkedIn & Twitter. Although, I'm committed to #21DaysOfNostr this month.

This could be a make or break moment for where I publicise the magazine because it needs reach. I've been advised not to focus on Nostr because 'I was told' it hasn't got the same reach as centralised platforms.

The problem I have is that Nostr represents our magazines philosophy. Albeit we are still trying to figure out the tools we should use to show: individualism, self-sovereignty and decentralisation in our work. It's clear this platform should be considered.

Our record (so far) for reach on those centralised platforms is 75 reactions, 21 comments & 9 reposts.

This post represents our 4th issue so it's very new.  We currently work with 7 Bitcoin only businesses who advertise for free. And we have 2 more joining us for next months issue. They're a mixture of start ups and established businesses.

Also, I'm not sure how this happened but we have managed to become official media partners to BTCPAY Day in Riga at the end of this month. Which I'm still coming to terms with. We are on their website and everything. Thanks Pav for arranging that!

I built the magazine after attending a Bitcoin conference hosted by Bitcoin Magazine. And it left a bad taste in my mouth.

My thoughts were "Why market yourself as a Bitcoin conference, if you are going to promote fiat instruments, shitcoins and other projects that would mislead any new comers to the space - as well as confusing plebs?"

In my mind, it's clear that the idea of the conference is to create confusion and division because, traditionally, this is what makes money - money backed by decree - fiat money. It's how the Rothschild built their dynasty. Making money on both sides of a war that they created. A method that continues to be successful in modern politics too. Its Proof of Stake, Not Proof of Work.

We don't need more division - we are stronger together.

The establishment knows we are weaker divided.

I haven't built this magazine on my own, it has contributions from some very talented writers. I've made sure that their Lightning Wallets are published with the article they have contributed. It's a value 4 value relationship.

Here's the link to the website and latest issue: https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/issue-no04

Please, Please let me know what you think because the feedback is what makes it better! Both Negative and Positive. It's all love and lessons!

The mission is to get the magazine into all the bitcoin meet ups and events across the globe.

No Noise, Just Signal.

nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx nostr:npub1yswkk95avtar6eelenmx4d3df8q2z9r6k64craa9ymvfpcwk3g4sm97y2m nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m


🫡🧡

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


lfg!!


right!?


I read your bio - and zapped you


GM


mining them


finally a staple amongst the community 🙌🏼


Let's build a citadel.


It doesn't matter who created it at this point.


love this 😀 ❤


Bitcoin OG 2nd from left joined Blackrock to celebrate the launch of their Bitcoin Spot ETF by ringing its Nasdaq Opening Bell on Jan 11th 2024.

https://m.primal.net/JnpM.webp


interesting board choices  in Citi bank and Visa CEOs, along with Larry Summers though. Andreeson and Vitalik are also OGs .. doesn't mean they can't be compromised.


It's David Bailey. He's the Jeffery Epstein of Bitcoin.


on its board of directors: Dee Hock (since passed) founder of Visa). John Reed (Former CEO of Citi Bank. Larry Summers ( Former Secretary of the Treasury under Bill Clinton)


At the 'Biggest' Bitcoin conference in the world too.


📝 noted


👋🏻 good to have you


where do copper pans sit in this argument?


Not bitcoiners as we perceive them. I'm seeing articles that connect them to the so called PayPal mafia.


puppeteers of Trumps speech. Probably. They litterally and figuratively could be telling him what to say. Why else would they get a spot behind the former/future president addressing 20,000 (ish) Bitcoiners?


just reading this: https://unlimitedhangout.com/2024/07/investigative-reports/the-chain-of-custody-the-mafia-holding-the-elites-bitcoin/


who is Xapo Bank? And why is a bank the biggest sponsor of a Bitcoin Conference now?


who is Xapo Bank?


"making money" lol the irony.


Bitcoin has an infinite supply. But its time is infinite. Our time with our kids has an expiration date. 🙏🏻🧡


what are we winning?


GM


#Day4 #21dayOfNostr

"Data is the most sold commodity in the world, and the modern private sector - led in no small part by the US' Silicon Valley - had seemingly become more about acquiring user data to sell rather than direct profits from business themselves. Social Media, dominated by the likes of Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube, has become the new frontier of venture capital, despite generally zero direct revenue inflow coming from the websites or app users themselves.

These private-in-name-only companies (PINOCs) often feed on large government paychecks, including through subsidies of modern advertising budgets spent to purchase views from their large user bases, or through initial seed funding and technological development from former government employees.

While spending most of the day hiding behind oft-unread user agreements that restrict user content-- often speech-- or sell user data--whether for commercial or national security applications, these PINOCs grow fat off of government contracts, amassing formidable, too big to fail status as platforms within the "free" marketplace of ideas."

This is an excerpt from a nostr:npub1g0587hzzckcncxfm78n0996qe2s58nspy29wf02tqcj5sdzcpj4q6j40hv post on Unlimited Hangout.

It sounds eerily familiar to how the banks that have come under scrutiny from the general population as being the 'bad guy' in society. Who have been misleading its clients to create a monopoly to benifit a central authority only.

As Bitcoiners, we may be fighting the 'Public' banks on the face of it - and might be winning. But its clear that the real threat is the often under discussed 'PINOCs' abusing the use of our data.

For me it seems like 'the money' fight has become a charade into making the people think they're winning a battle. (Take the speech by Trump at Bitcoin 2024 for example)

When behind the scenes all of the data being collected is the real commodity because it helps 'them' control 'us' passively and even more so than any money might.


Low time preference. I was thinking "should I respond to this now 18hrs after it was posted or next week?"


Inflation is a bitch. Financially and Philosophically.


espresso martini


Who informed Trump on the speech in Nashville?


they're an investment management firm, that manages ETFs


 The latest issue is available here: https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/issue-no03

We have a new issue released this Monday (5th August.)


it's not. It's about respecting individuals.


you don't need to flex your insecurities in my name.


this post says more about you than it does Lyn, you know that, right?


#Day3 #21daysOfNostr

No deep philosophical post today. Spent this last week finalising our 4th edition of Bitesize Bitcoin Magazine.

We, was me, for the 1st edition. It's amazing to see how quickly the publication/community has grown in 4 quick months.

The magazine is working closely with 9 Bitcoin businesses - varying from start ups, to established companies. And 7 writers. I have become the 'editor' amongst other names as this 'idea' develops.

I finished the last page (contents page) last night and released it exclusively to our Telegram group this morning - it's digital format only at the minute. The official release date for gen pop is August 5th.

Nostr is not a platform I've focused on to share this information with because of my limited knowledge about it. I plan to share more about our business partners and our very talented writers in the near future.

Every writer has the opportunity to share their lightning address so compensation goes directly to them.

The magazine is free.

Thanks #Nostr


momentum, protocol and its the only one I've come across so far


congrats mom


such a mood.


are they tape decks or jigsaw puzzles top center?


I tried Zapping you but says wallet not set up!


thanks Jack 🫡🧡


fair. My point was that we are equal on nostr and not slaves to an algorithm.


the craving is still there when I did that. I deleted the apps. Now I can only access through desktop, so i created some bureaucracy between myself and the platforms


Few.


this definitely said 8 hours on the original post, right?

Am I suffering from the Mandela effect?


I agree. Nostr is Bitcoin wrapped in social media is difficult to explain to parents who haven't grown up with social media!


Wow - I messaged my mum to let her know that Jack Dorsey reposted my post on Nostr and sent me some sats at the same time.

I told her I received over 10,000 sats because of the repost. I also got an unprecedented amount of feedback on how to solve my problem.

I explained to her about the power of decentralised social media, similar to the way I taught her how to use the lightning network using WoS.

She understands what sats and Bitcoin are.

She's Gen X.

She said 'Who is Jack Dorsey'

🤗 I said - 'it doesn't matter. That's the beauty of Nostr.'


best UI/UX available imo


Another perspective is that they are aware but can't get out too


I gave you a follow. Thanks for the sincere comment.

And good luck with yours too 🫡


deleted the apps. The crazy thing is - I have this craving for them still 😂


"joy scrolling" - This is new to me. 👏🏻


Yes it does. It breaks people down. We need Nostr to lift them back up again.


deleted the app today.


apps now uninstalled 🫡ty


I never knew that. thanks for the info. I'm trying to build a magazine that pushes No Noise, Just Signal. How do I that without the backing of a slave induced algorithm? I understand the perspective from a personal point of view. Although, how do I run a business here? Am I the business?

I see the shit being pushed by Bitcoin Mag for example and it just makes me feverish. Then I follow in its footsteps by posting on the same platform.


bidding wars... commence


^^^This is exactly why I love Nostr. It's real. I don't doubt that at all. Thanks for sharing this with me.

Deleting the apps are exactly what I'll do. It's like beauracracy in reverse.


I'm trying to build a Bitcoin business though - and I've convinced myself that the community is on there.


I noticed I don't post on here half as much as the I do centralised algo apps. I couldn't figure out why.

And now I know why.. I pick my phone up, doom scroll, then 20/30 minutes later I'll put my phone down. Within about 30 seconds the centralised algo app will buzz me with a notification to say "You might like this from Karen"

So my stupid monkey brain is intrigued. Picks the phone up again (like it's a banana) and I'm not even interested in what Karen is doing. I notice 'Tony' has a new role at work and click on his page with my monkey paw. Then suddenly an hour has gone by. I notice an article, I'll read that. It was rubbish (most of the time) - I'm frustrated.

But keep going back.

And I've not even thought about Nostr once, even though I think I know it's value - it represents what i think i represent - freedom, self sovereignty,  Bitcoin etc.

I'll sometimes even flick through the other centralised algo apps before I put my phone down and not once go through my Nostr feed, even though I love it.

The other apps are like crack (i imagine). But the crack is not even good. And I keep chasing the cheap dopamine hits from them. Like a social media junkie.

I've quit so many things before, like smoking and drinking. Toxic women. Shitcoins. Social Media is one thing I truly struggle with.

So I'm going to wein myself off it - one day at a time. I read somewhere that it takes 3 weeks to form a new habbit.

Or 21 days.

So here it goes #21daysOfNostr

Posting everyday. 🫡🧡


Your tenacity is admirable 🫡🧡


B-i-t-c-o-i-n


you gotta be in it to win it.


A bitaxe has found a block


🫡

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Elon is attending Bitcoin 2024

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have you seen the list of Washington names speaking at Nashville?


doing that Joe Rogan "Huh.." and pondering too.


FAFO isn't a thing on Nostr.

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I've just introduced Adem to the Bitcoin network. He's living and working in Turkey where inflation is ~70% and fluctuates. Can you send him some sats?

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Where is the best place to be zapped.. Nostr or Stacker News? 🤔


Don't donate to politicians. Donate to Opensats.


TFTC pod


lfg.


is this true? 🤔

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nostr:npub1j8y6tcdfw3q3f3h794s6un0gyc5742s0k5h5s2yqj0r70cpklqeqjavrvg

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I'll be voting with my money this electoral cycle. It's the only protocol that makes sense.

#bitcoin

www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz

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Everyone who goes on X and reports doxx posts of Fiatjaf for privacy violations, and publishes screenshot proof here in the replies, will receive at least 2121 sats from me.

Instructions by  nostr:npub103a6vk43crw497dlaptwfmhctxqu22mwepshjcvvp29fzwrhtx4q675n6p: https://x.com/BitcoinBRS/status/1798804354322796589

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I've done it. For FREE. Doxxing is wrong.


Yesterday the 2nd issue of Bitesize Bitcoin Magazine was released.
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I dont know how to measure it's success yet - although in terms of engagement and people downloading it from the website...
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I got constant notifications telling me theirs "a spike in the number of downloads" & "your website traffic has spiked to a new high"
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I'll monitor those numbers and align them to next month's then make a decision.
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It was like watching the Bitcoin price on a bull run. Thanks to everybody that has read it so far 🙏🏻 and don't forget to send me your feedback - it matters so much.
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Not only did the readership spike but the enquiries for placing ads grew as well. Which is crazy considering its only the 2nd issue.
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We will only be working with 5 businesses a month though, because the exposure is very important to us.
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This doesn't mean it will be the same 5 every month, we will rotate it and one of those businesses will be doing a 3 page interview.
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Thanks again 🙌🏼🙌🏼🍾
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If you haven't read it already it's here: www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz
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Pictured is one of the ads we run for Chaindeck you should also check them out.

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Damn, I'm so excited to show you the latest issue of Bitesize Bitcoin Magazine. It will be ready for you to look at tomorrow 🤗🥳

www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz

#NoNoiseJustSignal

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I'm excited to announce that The Bitcoin Way will also be featured in this month's magazine. 💥💥

I've been dealing with the team over at The  Bitcoin Way for a while and heard nothing but great things. Their attention to details are second to none.

The magazine will be ready for launch 🚀 on 3RD JUNE. That's this MONDAY. So keep an eye out!

No Noise, Just Signal.

www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz

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Issue No.02 is almost ready. 👀

What do you think of the cover?

This is a FREE magazine and has over 60 pages of signal.

Release date: June 3rd 🚀

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This month's issue of Bitesize Bitcoin Magazine is PACKED.

& Stacked with content.

First of all it has an exclusive interview with Prashanth Chandrashekar - the owner of Bringin. This is excellent insight into a company that I've been following for quite some time now and loved watching it develop.

An article by a Rocket Scientest (I know - a rocket scientist 🤯 🚀) about how we can better use the heat from Bitcoin mining. This was brought to us by Braiins - super grateful for your help.

The purpose of the magazine is to help Bitcoin businesses get that exposure they deserve. So we are working with 5 businesses a month to give them that spotlight.

One that grabs my attention and I'm sure it will yours - is Chaindeck. We will be promoting their innovative seedpharse storage. You should check it out 🪄🎩. This product was founded by a nuclear engineer, and I've not seen anything like this in the bitcoin space.

I'm so excited to publish the second issue because its got much more than the first.

It doesn't end there either, we have soo much educational content for bitcoiners of new and old. 🔥🔥

Last months edition (and MVP) is available at www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz take a look. It's completely FREE.


fiat -> Bitcoin


Here's a sneak peek at an article I'm writing for Bitesize Bitcoin magazine issue 2.

The latest one should be ready on 3rd June - all being well. It's FREE.

and available here: bitesizebitcoin.xyz

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zap me please! 🙏🏻


Working on your spending habits and listening to the money experts are a plaster on a gaping wound.

Think about this, the same people that are able to assign you with a credit score. Are also allowed to print more money when they need it.

The system is broken by design.

👀 Look out for #bitesizebitcoin today at 2pm GMT.


it was great to see you in Warsaw 🤝


yes I get what you mean. for me these conversations naturally develop from bitcoin. Because in my warped world view, all roads lead back to Bitcoin.

Also, sorry for hijacking your comment with the very thing you wish to allude


bitcoins philosophies help build nostr. The comments are also compensated in bitcoin.  It would be like disowning the core belief. Although their are other relays that talk about other topics


It's a bank holiday here in the UK. Although the number of banks visible on the high street is becoming as scarce as bitcoins 21 million cap.

And remember, Bitcoin doesn't have any days off.. never mind a holiday.


I suddenly find myself much more interested in coinjoin protocols. funny how being attacked tends to do that. fucking with bitcoiners is not going to work out well for them.


In The Node Week 2 is available now!!

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/in-the-node/in-the-node-week-2


it does sound high I agree. I thought 376 million people sounds even higher too


#Bitcoin is at 4.7% world adoption, this is the same as Jan 1999 for Internet Adoption.

We still early. And most people are complaining about its price 52 days after a new all time high.

SMH.

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if Coinjoins where called collaborative trans-actions. They would have their own flag.


“I've been warning Bitcoin developers for ten years that privacy needs to be provided for at the protocol level. This is the final warning. The clock is ticking.”

  - - nostr:npub1sn0wdenkukak0d9dfczzeacvhkrgz92ak56egt7vdgzn8pv2wfqqhrjdv9


don’t depend on corporations to grant you rights.
defend them yourself using freedom technology.

(you’re on one)


The biggest deal with Bitcoin is you can send it to someone over the internet without needing a bank or other third party. This is totally different than sending regular money digitally, which requires trusted middlemen (like a banking system).

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/articles/bitcoins-true-power


www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz

doing something about it. 🤝


It's interesting how many people call Bitcoin a bubble.

Yet, the same people facilitate a bubble that burst in the 2007/08 financial crisis.

The audacity!


primal


🚨🚨ITS LIVE🚨🚨

After so much planning and organising, I'm happy to say that Bitesize Bitcoin Magazine is now live and ready to buy 😀 🙌🏼

Thanks so much to those who have reviewed it so far, I've responded to your feedback and made the alterations because this only works if the audience has a say too.

Kudzai thanks for your guidance and help so far, I'm looking forward to working with you on this in the future.

Here's the link, tell me what you think!

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/shop


Since the big financial crisis over 10 years ago, central banks have used quantitative easing (QE) as their main tool to try stabilising the economy.

https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/articles/the-truth-about-qes-money-illusion


staying humble 😌


boycott the elections. Revolt. Defiance.


The real problem that #Bitcoin    intends to fix is endless printing of money, not "payments" - the analogy of it not being able to facilitate the same amount of transactions as Visa per second, is a toothless argument.


The new Primal update is slick


so freaking cool!!!


Introducing Top Zaps

We just released an update to all Primal clients. You’ll notice that we now render several top zaps at the bottom of each note. The top zapper gets their zap message displayed. Brevity is enforced: we only allow room for 4-5 short words. Anyone can zap any note and include any message. Note author can mute abusive users and keep their sats. Let’s see how this goes!

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


It took #gold thousands of years to emerge as money. It's taken #bitcoin 15-so far.

And shitcoiners have the audacity to want to create their own version, rather than pause and contemplate the weight of it all.


this is why I signed up to Samurai ln lol. Didn't Sparrow just integrate Soroban?


When we are younger, we are taught that money doesn't grow on trees.

And just like the other myths we are taught as children like Christmas, the Easter rabbit and losing teeth.

It is not true.

Since the financial crisis of 2007/08, money printing has been an uncomfortable fact of life.

One could say-it has grown on trees and still continues to.

Bitcoin was created to stop this specific problem. It was created to stop excess money printing and in turn, stop the loss of your purchasing power as the currency is debased, as the printing happens.

#bitesizebitcoin 2pm GMT tune in today


For those interested in using privacy services Sparrow Wallet v1.8.5 has been released (April 12th). This version comes with updated Samourai Whirlpool client, faster initial server connections, ability to restart Sparrow in a different home folder and many other improvements.

"This release updates the Whirlpool client, which now uses the decentralized Soroban network to communicate with the coordinator. This represents a significant first step in decentralizing the Whirlpool coinjoin service."

Keep fighting the good fight 💪🏻

#SamouraiWallet


The same people who devalue your money through inflation also tell you to invest your pension into instruments they create to protect your pension from inflation.


🚨Alert!🚨

We've been seeing more malicious activity where scammers are onboarding victims to testnet bitcoin wallets and selling them testnet coins at mainnet exchange rates.

Make sure your friends and family are aware that testnet bitcoin is not real bitcoin!


Love a fresh pair 😍 #Bitcoin

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Im looking to promote some Bitcoin games in my magazine. Where do I find them?


yeah.. I mean, how do I play the game. I was trying to direct the umbrella but it was quite intermittent with movement. I accidentally collected a lightning (I guess that's a sat?) Then everytime I hit the rain .. I die


Talk about Bitcoin every day.

It's great for adoption.

Adoption is vital for its security.

Adoption also fuels infrastructure

And Infrastructure fuels Adoption.

Talk about Bitcoin every day.


how do you play it?


The rabbit hole 🕳 is deeper than I thought 🧡

#bitesizebitcoin

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