Hello 80K gang; Price going up is a good reminder to always secure your #Bitcoin as if it was 10x what is worth now. It will move that much in a blink of an eye, and until it does it is 10x more secure than you could have hoped for. 👉 BitcoinSecurity.guide

Don't FAFO.


The Junkyard Oracle

A distant town from my mother's youth,
A held the parts, my radiator frayed.
Among the scrap, the rust, the grime,
An old man stood, untouched by time.

Dirty Dave, they called him there,
White jumpsuit spotless, beyond compare.
For fifty years he'd ruled this land,
Junkyard king with stories at hand.

His office, a cluttered shrine to the past,
Memories gathered, shadows cast.
He knew my name, my blood, my kin,
The tales of my uncles, their youthful sins.

“Sit down,” he said, his voice a thread,
Weaving truths from lives long dead.
He spoke of men and what they’d lost,
An inheritance stolen, a grievous cost.

Fairy tales, he claimed, once belonged to boys,
Lessons wrapped in ancient ploys.
Cinderella’s stepmother, cruel and shrewd,
A map for men, misunderstood.

Snow White’s trials, Rapunzel’s plight,
Wisdom for sons hidden in plain sight.
But Disney came, with a glittering lie,
To sell the dreams that men should buy.

His words turned sharp, a blade of fire,
Cutting through history, lifting the mire.
“The oligarchs,” he growled, “seek to divide,
To drain this land, to hollow its pride.”

A war of generations, he laid bare,
The elders’ greed, a devil’s snare.
Wealth moved offshore, a cunning plan,
Globalism’s chokehold on the common man.

For five long hours, I stood, enthralled,
As truths and warnings from his lips were called.
He would not take my cash that day,
Until his final word had had its say.

I never saw him again, but still,
His voice echoes, a haunting thrill.
Dirty Dave, the junkyard sage,
Left me richer than my truck that age.

Through many decades memories passed,
His lessons endure, unbroken, steadfast.
In a world of chaos, his words ignite,
A beacon burning through the night.


Copy/Pasting this conversation here since it seems important to understand how exactly a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will be financed.

Bailey points out that Lummis' Bill notes that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the gov to seize, confiscate, or otherwise impair any property right in the >>>lawfully acquired Bitcoin holdings<<< of any person.

To Lummis, as she lays out in both her amendment to the 24 NDAA and the Responsible Financial Innovation Act I cited in my previous post, lawfully acquired Bitcoin holdings are Bitcoin acquired in adherence to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing laws and IRS compliance.

Lummis' Bill does not need to authorize the confiscation of Bitcoin as the confiscation of Bitcoin is governed just like the confiscation of any other asset, namely forfeiture law. This is how the government has acquired the Bitcoin it already owns.

Lummis' NDAA amendment plus her introduced Responsible Financial Innovation Act will greatly expand the Bitcoin the government is able to seize by increasing KYC/AML/OFAC requirements, codifying IRS compliance, and outlawing privacy, i.e. "combating anonymous crypto asset transactions."

Bailey also points out that Lummis plans to finance the reserve with the Fed's surplus fund. But the Fed's surplus fund only generates a surplus when the Fed buys securities. When the Fed buys securities, it expands the money supply. When the Fed expands the money supply, it increases inflation. When inflation increases, purchasing power sinks, resulting in an involuntary tax.

The secret ingredient to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve continues to be ✨stealing✨.

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Hate to be the one to shit on the Parade, but a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve *will* be built through confiscation and taxation.

Here's Senator Cynthia Lummis already hard at work to make it happen:

Cynthia Lummis teamed up with Elizabeth Warren to propose the regulation of Bitcoin under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing laws to "combat anonymous crypto asset transactions".

Cynthia Lummis also re-introduced the Responsible Financial Innovation Act "inspired by Senator Warren", which introduces higher penalties for "crypto asset crimes", regulates "mixers and tumblers", and increases KYC requirements.

For the amount of time Bitcoiners have claimed to be of peculiar intelligence, you are all getting played *incredibly* hard right now.

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With nostr, you can choose your own content algorithms - ones which aligns with your values and interests. Could this reshape social media as a tool for connection rather than manipulation? 🌐

Damus creator nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s  offers his thoughts in BR078. https://video.nostr.build/b520afe3608a971d8eb7ca7315e94f3958ec047fbbd4de6984eb7ec32b52c0df.mp4


It’s called “Burn Down” and glyphosate is but one of the chemistries used. This “efficiency” kick humans have is going to get us killed. nostr:note1nz40w0qj0nqcnyf4xawcmadqvrmut08ndve9kryhmwwlgzenv6hqs3d94x


About 5 years ago I learned something I never knew about glyphosate use, despite having grown up on a farm.

We live in a fairly heavy wheat producing area. I was driving past two nearly identical wheat fields in early September, and I was wondering why one was still green and the other one was completely golden brown and beginning to dry.

It wasn’t until I hopped online and started to research why, that I learned about the common practice of using glyphosate late season to intentionally kill and desiccate the plants to ensure harvest prior to the wet weather in the fall. One farmer had done it, the other had not.

I kept an eye on those fields and the untreated field was harvested a month later than the desiccated one, but still successfully.

Glyphosate, I’ve since learned, regularly shows up in tested bread and cereals. Imagine, intentionally putting a known carcinogen on the world’s food crops. Stunning.


nostr:npub1ya20ep3dd0qt0suhzprxztv5y43arqwps73ercvqa44sp7qw0edsp4x9ty Any advice as to where to start with meshtastic? I am reasonably tech savvy, but am looking to develop a backup comms system for our church members with varied skill sets etc...flatlander too, we have a few hills, but nothing significant; range is good to have, but with enough of us meshin, we may be ok.
And yes, I am also DMOR.
Thanks in advance.


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Read

https://cryptoslate.com/us-department-of-defense-places-bitcoin-softwar-thesis-under-security-review-rockets-price-to-300/


Finally! She's got a mask on!


Looks cool, let me know how it goes!


Drat, lousy sentence, NOSTR it is, edit you cannot...lol


Was a public school brat, and this was the central implicit message taught in many ways, at the hands of well-meaning, teachers who were blithely complicit in the system's wickedness. https://video.nostr.build/a1ca2719cc5d8e95abf61556a28ac50698a4668f6e7b63c27786032406e67eb1.mp4


GM! ☕☕


BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 866,046
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 17Oct24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: US Bombs Houthi Targets / North Koreans Soldiers in Ukraine / Mexico Violence Rages / US Ties Arms to Israel to Gaza Aid / VP Harris Grilled on Fox / Trump PAC Takes in Crypto / $425M More To Ukraine From Biden / Warren Says Opponent Likes Crypto / Bitcoin Adoption Up, So Italy Ups Tax Rates For It / BRCIS Continue Financial Way Forward / Cash is King in Disaster Areas / Trumps Liberty Financial Flops / It is Common for Countries to Throttle Internet During Elections / El Salvador BTC Adoption Still Low

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,859, 24.91 oz Gold, .15 Median US House
24hr Hi: $68,266 / Lo: $66,795
Vol: $34B (Down 36%)
Mkt Cap: $1.32T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 671 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 16 sats/vBtye (Down 72%)
Nodes: 19,101

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US stealth bombers strike underground Houthi weapons sites in Yemen: The US said it carried out strikes on Wednesday against five underground weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, in a strike that used B-2 stealth bombers against the Iran-aligned group for the first time. (Reuters)

2. North Korean Troops Deserting Ukraine Frontline Days After Arrival: Some 18 North Korean soldiers are believed to have deserted the Russian frontline, with Kremlin fighters reportedly searching for them. The troops were deployed in Russia's Kursk and Bryansk oblasts, about four miles from the border with Ukraine, when they deserted, the public broadcasting company of Ukraine, Suspilne, reported. Intelligence officials said the Russian military is searching for the North Korean soldiers, while commanders are trying to conceal the desertion from their higher-ups. (Newsweek)

3. In the heartland of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, the old ways have changed and violence rages: Cartel gunmen stop youths on the street or in their cars and demand their phones. If they find a contact who’s a member of a rival faction, a chat with a wrong word or a photo with the wrong person, the phone owner is dead. Then, they’ll go after everyone on that person’s contact list, forming a potential chain of kidnapping, torture and death. That has left residents of Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa state, afraid to even leave home at night. Often, the first a driver knows is when a passing car tosses out a spray of bent nails to puncture his tires. Vehicles pull up front and rear to cut him off. The driver is bundled into another car. All that is left for neighbors to find is a car with burst tires, the doors open, the engine running, in the middle of the street. (AP)

4. Biden Administration Issues Warning to Israel on Gaza Aid: In a letter to senior Israeli officials signed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the U.S. blamed Israel for a drastic drop in humanitarian aid into Gaza that contributed to starvation and widespread suffering, particularly in the enclave’s north where Israel launched a renewed ground operation nearly two weeks ago. The top American officials gave Israel 30 days to “reverse the downward humanitarian trajectory” or else it “may have implications” for future weapons transfers and funding under U.S. law. (WSJ)

-US Events-
1. Harris grilled on Fox News on immigration, Biden's fitness for office: Harris and Baier frequently talked over each other and Harris grew visibly frustrated, but she delivered her message for the Nov. 5 election to a conservative audience that might not often hear it. Within minutes of the interview's end, the Trump campaign released a statement calling it a "train wreck." “We feel like we definitely achieved what we set out to achieve," said Brian Fallon, a Harris spokesperson. (Reuters)

2. Trump PAC has raised about $7.5 million in crypto donations since early June: Contributors to the Trump 47 joint fundraising committee donated bitcoin, ether and XRP, as well as the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins tether and USDC, to the GOP presidential nominee’s campaign, according to a Federal Election Commission filing submitted on Tuesday. (CNBC)

3. White House approves $425 million in new Ukraine aid: The White House on Wednesday announced its latest package of military support for Ukraine, including $425 million worth of air defense, air-to-ground missiles, armored vehicles and other munitions. (DefenseNews)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Warren Says Political Rival Deaton Will 'Fight for Crypto' if Elected to Replace Her in the Senate: The Massachusetts senator, a longtime advocate for tighter regulation on digital assets, claimed Deaton prioritized crypto interests over the needs of working-class Americans. “One candidate standing here gets 90% of their campaign funding from one industry—the crypto industry. One candidate has openly admitted that 80% of his personal worth is tied to crypto,” Warren said during the debate. “If John Deaton goes to Washington, his crypto buddies will expect a return on their investment,” the senator added.  "He’s going to be there to fight for crypto." (Decrypt)

2. Italian Government Raises Crypto Tax Amid EU Regulatory Changes: The move coincides with the European Union’s preparation to implement its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which aims to create a unified regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies across the EU. Deputy Finance Minister Maurizio Leo emphasized the need for the tax increase during a conference call, citing the growing adoption of bitcoin as a key factor. “The phenomenon is spreading,” Leo stated, highlighting the government’s recognition of cryptocurrency’s increasing prominence in the financial landscape. (Bloomberg)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies/World Currencies-
1. Russia Mulls Commodity Trading Centers to Bolster BRICS Economic Sovereignty: Russia has just unveiled a plan to reduce its reliance on the US-dominated global financial system. The plan is seen as a response to crippling Western sanctions. The plan involves setting up mutual centers for trading commodity resources, which will allow Russia and its partners to bypass US sanctions and maintain economic sovereignty. This move is part of Russia’s broader efforts to develop alternative payment methods and decrease its dependence on the US financial system. (BitcoinCom)

2. Natural disasters wreck FinTech infrastructure, proving cash is still king: Hurricanes and other natural disasters remind us that our ambitious human efforts to build financial technologies and new forms of digital money can easily be rendered futile. Paying for Uber rides with a contactless card, trading Bitcoin, and using Venmo and Cash App to make purchases can often be a mechanical, effortless exercise. In a disaster zone, however, all of this is vanity. Surviving natural disasters requires citizens to spend money on food, water, and other basic necessities — and doing that without cash on hand is an unexpected and impossible dilemma. (CoinTelegraph)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Trump's Crypto Platform Falters On First Day Of Sales: Some 20 billion digital tokens, priced at 1.5 cents each, were offered by the company -- a total value of $300 million -- but just three percent had been purchased by Tuesday evening. The tokens can be used as cryptocurrencies and give buyers a vote on the platform's governance. (IBTimes)

-Economic Indicators-
1. US Mortgage Rates at 2-Month High: The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) soared to 6.52% in the week ended October 11th 2024, the highest in about two months, compared to 6.36% in the previous week. (TradingEconomics)

2. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Muted at 4%: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note held around 4% on Wednesday after sliding in the previous session as investors continued to assess the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy. (TradingEconomics)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. More than two dozen countries have used internet outages to sway elections:  Forty-three governments worldwide have attacked or killed citizens for their online speech and 25 have cut off internet access during election periods, metrics which contributed to an overall decline in internet freedoms in 2024, a new report says. In at least 56 countries, internet users were arrested for their political, religious and social views, according to the report published Wednesday by Freedom House, a nonprofit promoting democratic values.Election-related censorship and disinformation is also a problem, according to the report, which found that at least 25 of 41 countries holding elections blocked internet and social media access or cut off websites allowing political, social and religious content. (RecordedFuture)

-Technology and Science-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Low Use of Bitcoin in El Salvador Despite Being Legal: A recent survey by Francisco Gavidia University in San Salvador revealed that only 7.5% of Salvadorans use Bitcoin for transactions, despite it being legal tender. President Bukele's push for Bitcoin adoption has faced criticism from U.S. politicians and the International Monetary Fund. (Decrypt)

2. Marathon Digital explores strategic growth with $200 million loan collateralized with Bitcoin: According to the company, the credit facility is backed by a portion of its Bitcoin holdings and will be used to seize strategic opportunities and support general corporate initiatives. According to data from Bitcoin Treasuries, the company is the second-largest public holder of Bitcoin globally, with 26,842 BTC valued at approximately $1.8 billion. (CryptoSlate)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 71/100 (Down 2 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR

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GM! https://image.nostr.build/37c53e591268e9d7ea0e9cc8b1ec1a12ee581513bc6deba62f37d6264d2e6d84.jpg


So.

The telephone company, in a remote midwest county, was organizing its 3 teams to install telephone poles in a new location.

They required daily check-ins of the team leaders to see how the job was going, and bonuses would also be based on the number of poles installed, as well as the straightness of the same.

On day one, in 10 hours, there were mixed results, which would surprise no one who has ever run a business.

The regional manager, Frank, was a reasonable, and precise fellow, who regularly saw to it that his teams met the goals that headquarters set forth for the year; his approach had worked very well so far.

Team 1 checked in, crew chief Jeff reported, “Boss, we got 15 poles installed.”

Frank: “That’s excellent Jeff! That put us ahead on VanHosenstein road! At that rate, you’ll be far enough ahead to let your crew take Friday off!”

Jeff: “We’re on it Boss! No worries! Full speed ahead!”

Team 2 checked in, crew chief Olie reporting, “Heya dair boss! We kinda gots held up on da job, onlee got 10 poles in, onnacownt of da rocky groun an all.”

Frank: “Olie, that really is no surprise. Highview road is on that glacial till, plum full of rocks! We’ll buy you guys a round at Georgie’s pub on Friday for all the hard work!”

Finally, team 3 checked in, Clem Knutson reporting. The line was silent for awhile, and Frank’s first thought was that the cell service had failed the call, but he tried anyway:
“Clem, you there?”

“Huh? What? Oh, yeah, I’m here.”

“How many?”

“Whaddya mean, how many?”

“How many telephone poles did you guys get in today?”

“Well…one.”

“One?”

“That’s what I said. One”

“Really.”

“Yep. Done good too! And…say…you really need to have a talk with the other guys…”

“Why’s that?”

“Well, they think they’re so great and all, but I don’t see how shirking on quality represents the brand so well.”

“What do you mean Clem?”

“Well, after we finished today, I drove down their lines to check on them, and they might as well start over…all their poles are sticking 2/3rds the way outta the ground!…
…
hello?….Frank…?….hello…?”


The best drop off location is
Big Creek Free Will Baptist Church
State Rd 1418
Burnsville NC 28174


Seems this means he admits BSV has a central boss...

...and making an example of his opponents...

...and, typical gutter-atty tactic...throw a wide net over many "defendants," with spurious emotional claims, a huge award demand, a public splash to defame as many people as possible...and wait for a settlement that results from the realization of the "defendants," who must decide between paying $$$$$ to make the case go away, and dying by a million expensive papercuts.

Law isn't about whether you are righteous in your cause, but whether you can financially outlive your opponent's will to win.


So, maybe Venice is good at guessing? https://image.nostr.build/af9ca99a4419ab644fad9b35e9c3dbd055095abe1024a01d4c70c764b9752b56.jpg


When you really think about it, generative AI is literally nothing but a translator.

But literally in every form it really only does some type of translation and compression. It's a pattern compressing tool that translates between human speech and basically any other data medium that can be described with speech:
Text to pixel arrangement, english language spanish, english to python or javascript, text to data waveform, etc.

There is no intelligence, logic, or reason -- and never was, it is simply a linguistic converter that relates one piece of data to another piece of data through natural language.


True nuff...yet, consider how much flavor that small amount imparts...


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UPDATE 09 OCT

https://v.nostr.build/6YmMbUlxh96fYged.mp4


We have now established Meshtastic on over three different mountain tops around the Spruce Hill, North Carolina area.

We are also running coordination with the amazing Christian Rangers. These guys define the word humble professional.
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GM☕


Good morning!

🔒#COLDCARD Ultra Easy Guide; The 5 minutes setup.

Are you just starting out? Need a quick and uncomplicated way to get going with your COLDCARD?

This video shows you the fastest and most simple way to get setup!
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Operation Gabriel update:

Jordan has been sourcing supplies and equipment to establish an HQ for Bitcoin Veteran’s relief operations which will likely stage in East Tennessee on the edge of the disaster zone.

Here’s a video of how some of your donations are being put to use, what we’ve bought and our plan moving forward.

This mission will not be over anytime soon. We will keep working to help those in the affected areas as long as we can. Thank you for all your support and prayers. Your continued support is vital to this effort. God bless!!

https://video.nostr.build/c86f2af3a9feb3f2709775210f7d84b1efb5e9b5dd0c909d87e41bd2b5c10728.mp4


Handy item:
https://remarkable.com/


UPDATED DONATION LINK
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https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_Mibjv4lkEs


I am super impressed with venice. Hat tip to  nostr:npub1h8nk2346qezka5cpm8jjh3yl5j88pf4ly2ptu7s6uu55wcfqy0wq36rpev for the pointer.

https://venice.ai


The response from the Bitcoin community has been overwhelming.

YOU have stepped up and fully engaged in our mission to respond to the disaster in North Carolina.

THANK YOU

Our initial response is underway and we will share updates as we receive information from the Area of Operations.

Our larger recovery team is taking shape and necessary resources are being identified.

This will be an ongoing mission and continued support will absolutely be needed.

Please continue to share in your networks and spread the word.

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Typical sock-puppet account tactic...don't give it more energy than you would a bot on tw*tter...hang in there fren!


one of the first things that a military force wants to do is seem more dangerous than they are, more powerful

one of the first things that is done in propaganda is literally creating the image of omnipotence


Carpetbaggers...we got the same shit...


How do hardware wallets like
@COLDCARDwallet
 keep your #Bitcoin safe?

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the tech, security strategies, and the design philosophy behind protecting your keys. Let's geek out on backup rituals and PIN creation!
👇🏻
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https://fountain.fm/episode/5kdybDzg6HJHLxEajAyS


“But someone may say, ‘I have reason to be discouraged, for I have no sense and feeling of God’s love.’

We do not live by feeling, but by faith. It is the duty of a Christian to begin with faith, and so to rise up to feeling. You would begin with feeling, and so come down to faith; but you must begin with faith, and so rise up to feeling. And I pray tell me, is it not sufficient to be as our Master was? Did not Christ lack the sense of God’s love when he said, ‘My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?’ (Matthew 27:46). Yea, had not Christ the sense of God’s anger upon him when he did perform the greatest act of obedience that ever the sun saw? Did he then say, ‘I am not the child of God, because I lack the sense of God’s love, because I am under the sense of God’s anger’? No, but with the same breath that he said he was forsaken, he said, “My God, my God”; and at the same time he called God Father, “Father, forgive them” (Luke 23:34). So may you do; though God has forsaken you, though you lack the sense of his love, yea, and are under the sense of God’s anger; yet at the same time you may say, ‘The Lord is my Father,’ and you may go to him as your Father. And if you can say, ‘God is my Father,’ have you any reason for your discouragements? Yet how often are God’s own people discouraged and cast down? Oh, you that are the disciples of Christ, labour more and more to follow your Master; and as David says here, so should you often say, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul?”

Excerpt From:
A Lifting Up for the Downcast
William Bridge


Hi odell, is there a way into blocking that replyguy or replygirl bot?

ive blocked the words "wss://" and "GM, from wss", but they keep appearing copying the posts


Dont connect to many public relays, set up your own wot relay (you can connect to it with tailscale or tor if you dont want to expose it, https://github.com/bitvora/wot-relay), use some paid relays that handle the filtering for you. Reply or hit me up (signal link in profile) if you want more details https://i.nostr.build/4oGkiCZc5dS4GbDw.jpg


Ainsworth Psalter, Psalm 100
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From Jacques Ellul's book, Propaganda
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...spelled with a "k" fyi...


Fyi: now unhosted Mutiny wallet reks you...yes I am a noob in some places...