Zimbabwe's tumultuous journey with fiat currency continues as it unveils yet another attempt at stability with the #ZIG currency, linked to gold. With inflation soaring and previous endeavors faltering, the move aims to offer a lifeline to citizens. Yet, skepticism looms as gold prices surge, raising questions about the valuation of this new 'shitcoin.' Amidst uncertainties, one can't help but ponder if #Bitcoin might offer a more reliable refuge in the face of governmental uncertainties. Only time will tell if this shift brings the stability Zimbabweans desperately seek.
https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/economy/zimbabwe-replaces-battered-dollar-with-unit-linked-to-gold-fx/
Before passing judgment on the hellthread, consider its purpose beyond mere annoyance. It's a deliberate effort to include new Nostriches, foster connections, and provide feedback to developers. Amidst recent negativity, let's bring back the fun and inclusivity. Instead of dismissing, think about how you can engage with newcomers and contribute to Nostr's growth. Let's embrace positivity and collaboration to nurture our community. #nostr #grownostr #plebchain #plebs 💜🧡🫂 @Marienostr:note1w7pxqn8u7klat992zvt8fswtyegcqsyyzqkk3v03urs56zlukjjqdu59ly
“The Federal Reserve is nothing federal and has no reserves. They rob you from your wealth and from your savings, and that’s immoral. It’s not only immoral, but it also destroys some basic economic principles like saving.” - @nayibbukele 🔥
#Bitcoin fixes this.
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Sometimes I feel like I'm invisible on #Nostr!
I created my account 12 days ago. Followed 150 people, I produced and shared lots of content every day (8/10 hours/day). I actively interacted with several people, commenting, liking, sharing, and sending zaps.
Result: I was followed by 50 different accounts. With each publication, I received an average of: 87.8 likes, 7.66 comments, 6 zaps per publication and a total of 11,600 Satoshis.
My goal here is not to have thousands of followers just for the sake of having them. I want to create more and more connections that give me more interactions, but I know that this happens with time and hard work.
At X, in the same period, my result was practically triple, it's okay that there are many more people there than here (for now).
If you've made it this far, follow me!
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#nostr #grownostr #asknostr
#Bitcoin
2010: nobody uses it
2011: only nerds use it
2013: only drug dealers use it
2014: only money launderers use it
2017: only speculators use it
2020: only small companies use it
2021: only small countries use it
2022: only a few banks use it
2024: only ETFs use it
2025: ?
🧡 Hal Finney holds a special place in the history of #Bitcoin and the broader crypto community. Being the first person to receive a Bitcoin transaction from its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, he played a significant role in the early development and testing of the Bitcoin protocol.
Despite his passing, his contributions continue to shape the landscape of cryptocurrency, serving as a reminder of the collaborative spirit and innovative mindset that drove the creation of Bitcoin.
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#HalFinney #SatoshiNakamoto #Blockchain
In my opinion, voluntary exchanges between people, such as barter, in which people exchanged salt for wood, for example, have much higher moral and ethical values than Fiat currencies. Money as we know it was created to enslave humanity. #Bitcoin was created to free us from slavery.
See, in the Bible it is written that “the root of all evil is the love of money” and not money itself! However, the banking system has taken over the global financial system, and today, the people are in its hands.
Come on guys, I never asked you for anything, but the @bitcoin.rocks project needs your attention! If you are a #Bitcoin core developer (there are many), a Bitcoin entrepreneur, a snake charmer, a knife swallower or a heavy coffee drinker, send a smoke signal, collaborate in some way with the Bitcoin ecosystem (even if you already involved in another project)!
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In my dreams, I would like to have a pot of orange pills, I would give them to people to take with a glass of water, and within minutes, they would already know everything we know about #Bitcoin! 🤣
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Who would Satoshi Nakamoto be? Nick Szabo or Hal Finney?
Nick's birthday is on the same date that Satoshi announced as his birthday on the forums (Today, April 5). Happy birthday 🎉🎁🎊 Satoshi Nakamoto!
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#NickSzabo #HalFinney #SatoshiNakamoto #Bitcoin #BTC #Nostr
In a group of #shitcoiners, the 2 most normal people are 2 dogs! Look at their little faces! How sad! 🥹
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#nostr #meme #plebs #grownostr #bitcoin #btc #shitcoin
Young and Shitcoiner an explosive combination! 💣💥💩🧨🔥
Shitcoiner is an arrogant and stubborn species… Too unstoppable. The Maxis warn that everyone always gets screwed before becoming a Maxi, so the animal retorts: “no, I'm young and different, I'm special and smart, I gained 5,000% in 6 hours on shitcoin(x) and blah blah blah…”
Understand one thing: Only those who create and distribute this shit make money with shitcoins. Exactly like a Ponzi scheme.
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#shitcoin #nostr #bitcoin #btc #plebs #plebchain
5 pieces of advice for husbands:
1. Your wife is the most important woman in your life, above your mother and even your daughters;
2. Never outsource your family's security to other men. This mission is yours, not that of the Police or the State, much less the security guards of a condominium or street;
3. You are not a good father if you are not a good husband. Good fatherhood begins with loving your wife;
4. Your leadership is inescapable. The man is always the head of the marriage, even when negligent, perverse or weak. Lead like Christ, for you will be accountable for it;
5. Work and prosper, but remember that your family needs your presence. Quality time at home is much more important than what your hands can give or what your money can buy.
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1800 - 50% of Americans lived and worked in the fields;
1945 - Americans grew 45% of their food in their own backyards;
2024 - Americans grow 0.1% of their food in their own backyards.
Does your family depend on others to eat?
On this day in 1933 (91 years): Executive Order 6102 came into force. The measure allowed President Roosevelt to confiscate the Gold of all North American citizens under penalty of fine and imprisonment.
The goal was to fuel the aggressive monetary policy that would culminate in the New Deal.
And today is Satoshi's “birthday”. Happy birthday, Satoshi 🧡
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#Bitcoin #BTC #Nostr #SatoshiNakamoto
Are ETFs the new whales?
#Bitcoin #ETFs already own 4% of the total BTC supply, approximately 838 thousand bitcoins.
It is important to highlight that Grayscale already held 619 thousand bitcoins since the inception of the ETFs, therefore, the real increase is around 220 thousand bitcoins approx.
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✅ 3 Important things in life:
1. Buy and hold #Bitcoin;
2. Don't stop drinking coffee;
3. Don't be stingy and share these 3 tips with others!
#nostr #grownostr #plebchain
Watching someone talk about such a technical topic, reading a teleprompter with their “eyes fixed”, gives the impression that the person doesn't have the confidence to talk about the subject!
Understanding #Bitcoin is key before diving into investment. Its potential for financial growth is exciting, but its volatility demands caution. Learning strategies like dollar-cost averaging and staying informed about market news can help manage risks and optimize long-term gains in this dynamic ecosystem.
I copied your text and sent it as a prompt on ChatGPT, see what the AI responded! - Note: ChatGPT, as well as other AI, are clearly biased, as they are mostly created by people aligned with the left, as well as the mainstream media and big techs!https://m.primal.net/HrdV.png
“#Bitcoin is the cleanest, most efficient, most valuable use of energy in the world. #Bitcoin miners are supporting sustainable energy production everywhere. #Bitcoin miners are simply data centers producing pristine digital energy.” - @saylor
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Good morning #Nostr!
Remember, every moment is a chance to shape the world. Instead of:
• Arguing on X/Twitter
• Watching Netflix mindlessly
• Consuming junk food
• Comparing yourself to others
• Mindlessly scrolling through social media feeds
• Neglecting mental health and well-being
Invest your time and attention wisely to create positive change.
FACTS ABOUT BITCOIN
Facts based on the @bitcoin.rocks website
• Bitcoin does not suffer from inflation.
• Bitcoin is not subject to banking panics.
• Bitcoin is compared to gold and other cryptocurrencies.
• Bitcoin offers freedom from political repression.
• Bitcoin protects human rights around the world.
• Bitcoin brings hope and opportunity to South Africans and African Americans.
• Bitcoin is considered the perfect form of property.
• Bitcoin can make housing more affordable again.
• Bitcoin is beneficial for business and can be accepted by local businesses.
• Bitcoin fueled protests in Nigeria and raised funds for Canadian truck drivers.
• Bitcoin mining helps stabilize power grids and brings hydroelectric power to rural African communities.
• Bitcoin mining reduces methane emissions, saves national parks and prevents air pollution.
• Bitcoin is bad for fiat money, farms, and the Earth's soil.
• Bitcoin is used in art initiatives and sending postcards.
• Bitcoin is a political paradox and can impact wars.
• Bitcoin offers technical tutorials and tools for accepting payments.
• Bitcoin enables secure storage and teaches beginners the basics.
https://bitcoin.rocks/en/
#bitcoin #btc #nostr #plebchain #crypto #asknostr #grownostr #plebs
HEALTHY MIND ROUTINE:
• Practice mindfulness or meditation daily;
• Engage in regular physical exercise;
• Prioritize quality sleep for mental rejuvenation;
• Limit exposure to negative influences, including toxic people or media;
• Challenge yourself with new tasks or learning experiences;
• Cultivate gratitude and positive thinking;
• Seek professional help if needed for mental health concerns.
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#bitcoin #btc #nostr #plebchain #crypto #asknostr #grownostr #plebs
@primal needs some improvements, especially in displaying images published in other clients. I would also like to see some features like we see in Iris/Snort. @ODELL@miljan
#nostr #primal #nostrclient
Good news! #Bitcoin (in cold storage) is:
(Audio available at the end of the text!)
• Decentralized: This means it is not controlled by a single entity, but is maintained by a global network of computers, making it resistant to failure and censorship.
• Secure: With stringent security measures such as strong encryption and digital signatures, Bitcoin in cold storage is highly protected against attacks and hacks.
• Permissionless: Everyone can access and use Bitcoin without the need for permission from others, offering financial freedom and inclusion for everyone.
• Scarce: With a hard cap of 21 million bitcoins, Bitcoin in cold storage is a reliable store of value due to its intrinsic scarcity.
• Neutral: Bitcoin is not controlled by any government or central entity, making it a neutral and impartial financial system.
• Energy: The Bitcoin network is supported by energy consumption that guarantees its security and integrity, making it resilient to malicious attacks.
• Currency: Bitcoin in cold storage is more than a cryptocurrency; it is a form of digital money that offers fast, secure and borderless transactions.
That's pretty crazy, isn't it?
Too lazy to read? Listen here:
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This song is the most poetic in terms of lyrics of any Ghanaian song I have ever listened to. So I wasn't surprised to later learn that Ayisi won the international songwriters' competition. “And when we touch down, gotta give them something to hate on”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxigyHGk7UU
Explore new possibilities with BTC Map!
Easily find where to spend your bitcoins and share your discoveries with friends. With apps available on multiple platforms such as Web, F-Droid, APK, Play and iOS, you can access a wide range of locations anywhere.
BTC Map isn't just a location tool: it's a community where everyone can contribute. With open and free data, everyone has access to information about where to spend their bitcoins. Tag new locations, share experiences and discover what the community has to offer.
Additionally, BTC Map offers a variety of features such as details about the company, media, license, privacy, and more. Join us and be part of this exciting journey into the world of bitcoins!
https://btcmap.org/
#bitcoin #btcmap #bitcoin #paywithbitcoin #nostr #asknostr #plebchain
“Meet Me On Nostr” looks like a fantastic addition to the platform! Harnessing the power of social connections for integration not only improves user experience but also strengthens the community aspect of #Nostr.
The QR code feature makes it incredibly convenient for users to invite their friends and facilitates instant connection and interaction on the platform. Additionally, incentivizing users with rewards for inviting new accounts is a great way to encourage engagement and growth, I just worry that this particular feature wouldn't encourage fake accounts to join.
I'm excited to see how this new feature unfolds!
As we are talking about a decentralized environment with a focus on privacy, freedom of expression and collaboration, it would not be appropriate to carry out identity checks, as in this case we would become the “new” Twitter/Facebook/TikTok/Instagram.
With this in mind, in my humble opinion, some possible solutions to mitigate the creation of fake profiles would be:
✅ Behavior Analysis:
- Implement behavior analysis algorithms that examine user activity patterns such as posting frequency, interactions, and networking behavior.
- These algorithms can identify suspicious patterns such as unusual activity, automated behavior, or attempts to manipulate the network.
✅ Community Feedback:
- Empower users to report suspicious accounts or fraudulent behavior through a simple and effective reporting system.
- Establish a transparent process to review and respond to these reports, ensuring the community has a voice in identifying and mitigating fake accounts.
➡️ In summary:
- Integration of an AI-based behavior analysis system, which continuously and automatically monitors user activity, identifying suspicious patterns that could indicate fake accounts.
- Additionally, establish a reporting function on the platform, allowing users to report suspicious activity, including the creation of fake accounts.
- Reports would be reviewed by a decentralized moderation team made up of trusted community members who would review the evidence and take appropriate action, such as deleting fake accounts or taking corrective action.
I believe that with these combined approaches of behavior analysis and community feedback, it could allow us to effectively identify and mitigate the creation of fake accounts while maintaining the privacy and freedom of expression of users on #Nostr.
I hope I helped at least with these ideas. 😉
A Cypherpunk's Manifesto
Eric Hughes, March 9, 1993
Privacy is necessary for an open society in the electronic age. Privacy is not secrecy. A private matter is something one doesn't want the whole world to know, but a secret matter is something one doesn't want anybody to know. Privacy is the power to selectively reveal oneself to the world.
If two parties have some sort of dealings, then each has a memory of their interaction. Each party can speak about their own memory of this; how could anyone prevent it? One could pass laws against it, but the freedom of speech, even more than privacy, is fundamental to an open society; we seek not to restrict any speech at all. If many parties speak together in the same forum, each can speak to all the others and aggregate together knowledge about individuals and other parties. The power of electronic communications has enabled such group speech, and it will not go away merely because we might want it to.
Since we desire privacy, we must ensure that each party to a transaction have knowledge only of that which is directly necessary for that transaction. Since any information can be spoken of, we must ensure that we reveal as little as possible. In most cases, personal identity is not salient. When I purchase a magazine at a store and hand cash to the clerk, there is no need to know who I am. When I ask my electronic mail provider to send and receive messages, my provider need not know to whom I am speaking or what I am saying or what others are saying to me; my provider only needs to know how to get the message there and how much I owe them in fees. When my identity is revealed by the underlying mechanism of the transaction, I have no privacy. I cannot here selectively reveal myself; I must always reveal myself.
Therefore, privacy in an open society requires anonymous transaction systems. Until now, cash has been the primary such system. An anonymous transaction system is not a secret transaction system. An anonymous system empowers individuals to reveal their identity when desired and only when desired; this is the essence of privacy.
Privacy in an open society also requires cryptography. If I say something, I want it heard only by those for whom I intend it. If the content of my speech is available to the world, I have no privacy. To encrypt is to indicate the desire for privacy, and to encrypt with weak cryptography is to indicate not too much desire for privacy. Furthermore, to reveal one's identity with assurance when the default is anonymity requires the cryptographic signature.
We cannot expect governments, corporations, or other large, faceless organizations to grant us privacy out of their beneficence. It is to their advantage to speak of us, and we should expect that they will speak. To try to prevent their speech is to fight against the realities of information. Information does not just want to be free, it longs to be free. Information expands to fill the available storage space. Information is Rumor's younger, stronger cousin; Information is fleeter of foot, has more eyes, knows more, and understands less than Rumor.
We must defend our own privacy if we expect to have any. We must come together and create systems which allow anonymous transactions to take place. People have been defending their own privacy for centuries with
whispers, darkness, envelopes, closed doors, secret handshakes, and couriers. The technologies of the past did not allow for strong privacy, but electronic technologies do.
We the Cypherpunks are dedicated to building anonymous systems. We are defending our privacy with cryptography, with anonymous mail forwarding systems, with digital signatures, and with electronic money.
Cypherpunks write code. We know that someone has to write software to defend privacy, and since we can't get privacy unless we all do, we're going to write it. We publish our code so that our fellow Cypherpunks may practice and play with it. Our code is free for all to use, worldwide. We don't much care if you don't approve of the software we write. We know that software can't be destroyed and that a widely dispersed system can't be shut down.
Cypherpunks deplore regulations on cryptography, for encryption is fundamentally a private act. The act of encryption, in fact, removes information from the public realm. Even laws against cryptography reach only so far as a nation's border and the arm of its violence. Cryptography will ineluctably spread over the whole globe, and with it the anonymous transactions systems that it makes possible.
For privacy to be widespread, it must be part of a social contract. People must come and together deploy these systems for the common good. Privacy only extends so far as the cooperation of one's fellows in society. We the Cypherpunks seek your questions and your concerns and hope we may engage you so that we do not deceive ourselves. We will not, however, be moved out of our course because some may disagree with
our goals.
The Cypherpunks are actively engaged in making the networks safer for privacy. Let us proceed together apace.
Onward.
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#cypherpunks #cypherpunk #bitcoin #btc #nostr #asknostr #plebs #plebchain
A #Bitcoin maximalist is someone who’s experienced the pain of not being fully allocated to Bitcoin in the past, and is determined not to make that mistake again.
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