nostr:npub13p5kny6j6valcshaa9sns8a6yg2p5gu2fuqyd4acsy8g03xmlu5qfpyttq Have you tried Mutiny Wallet?  Its both a PWA app and mobile app too.   For a custodial wallet Alby browser extension can't get much simpler than that.


Check out my articles on @YakiHonne


#kenndy24

IF THIS DOSENT GET YOUR VOTE YOU ARE DEAD TO ME.

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


One needs an email address because almost every service you use on the internet requires an email address.  Until this changes, we are stuck with email.


Although one can receive email to your nostrplebs.com address, it appears responding to the DM message doesn't send email back.


This was an email sent to your NIP-05 RFKJR@nostrplebs.com. If this message is spam, contact @Semisol 👨💻 with the message ID.

Email test


Thanks.  Connected up just fine.


First I've heard of it.  I'll have to look deeper into it.


I'm volunteering, donating  and doing all I can to get the word out.

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

https://rfkjr.co/KyUDNT


Bitcoin, Lightning, ecash or anything related.  This journey started back in 2017.  Daily monitoring of Bitcoin Core server and Lightning node server.  My preferences are LInux with automation supported by PowerShell.  See https://cadayton.onrender.com

Also, donating time each day to getting the word out to support Mr. Kennedy's campaign. See https://rfkjr.co/KyUDNT


Ditto read the book series then re-watch like others have suggested.


https://www.kennedy24.com/donate-vp-announcement?

Here as well.  Rumble is having tech issues.


Alpine Linux if you need to be lean and mean.  https://www.alpinelinux.org/

For desktop linux, my choice is https://pop.system76.com/


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

On the heels of Legacy Media finally acknowledging “Long Vax” side effects, we have yet another breakthrough for medical freedom and truth. And this one is a game-changer.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to remove misleading statements about ivermectin, one of the early treatment medications proven effective against COVID-19.

In a recent settlement, the FDA conceded to remove social media posts and webpages discouraging the use of ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment. They have already taken down one page that falsely advised against its use, and within 21 days, they will remove another titled "why you should not use ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19."

This landmark decision comes as a result of dedicated efforts by doctors who took legal action against the FDA's dissemination of disinformation. AFLDS played a crucial role in this fight, filing two amicus briefs in support of the suit. These actions compelled the FDA to retract statements that undermined the use of ivermectin, a treatment that could have saved countless lives.

From the beginning of the “plan-demic,” we at AFLDS have known that ivermectin works well for both the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Why? Because we followed the science.

Study after study early in the “plan-demic” proved that ivermectin, with known anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties, is a highly potent treatment against COVID-19. And when we began to see the Medical Industrial Complex lie to the world about its efficacy, we made sure millions had access to it.

#covid

https://americasfrontlinedoctors.org/


Amschel Rothschild

 “permit me to issue and control the money of a nation, and I care not who makes its laws.”


Charles Hazard, Hazard Circular 1862

 “Slavery is likely to be abolished by the war power, and chattel slavery destroyed. This I and my European friends are in favor of, for slavery is but the owning of labor and carries with it the care of the laborer, while the European plan, led on by England, is capital control of labor by controlling wages. THIS CAN BE DONE BY CONTROLLING THE MONEY. The great debt that capitalists will see to it is made out of the war must be used as a measure to control the volume of money; to accomplish this the bonds must be used as a banking basis.”


I'd think the all volunteer forces are hurting pretty bad after mandating the jab.


Yes. Absolutely amazing.


Dog house.


We are doing that right now aren't we. 😂


Successfully running Mutiny Wallet's desktop app now on Linux (Pop!_OS).  It took a little getting used to but I would definitely recommend putting it on your to do list.

#mutiny


I never imagined it could be this bad and wide spread.


GM😵


Because Elizabeth Warren a trusted servant of the people says so.


Looks simpler compared to v1.x.  Its early and only saw a sell offer with a 20% markup price.  Compared to Robosats where most offers have a markup price of 5% or less.


I just published a follow up article on Yakihonne to my prior article on how to set up a cold storage solution with Blockstream's Green wallet using VeraCrypt.

This article outlines how to secure your BTC wallet data using Hashicorp Vault and shows 2 PowerShell scripts I created to automate the whole process.

#bitcoin #vault #Green #Sparrow #PowerShell #Linux

https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqv9enyt2zcqyug7f8nhjp5r0skt5ayzrl6ytcxmug5q03v7vdcl7qq25vwf3ggek7n60w3n4w434896ny5r92vckv3pte8s


# Bitcoin and key/value using Hashicorp Vault

In my previous article [Bitcoin and Cold Storage using VeraCrypt](https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqv9enyt2zcqyug7f8nhjp5r0skt5ayzrl6ytcxmug5q03v7vdcl7qq2kzjm52304s7n42fgkwdtpffv5s6n5gf55xprdlm6), I covered one method of implementing Cold Storage with [BlockStream Green](https://blockstream.com/green/) wallet.

I would say it is paramount that you have a way to keep sensitive information secure and ideally that solution will allow programmatic access to that sensitive data as well.

Currently, I've been using **KeePassXC** and a feature within **Keybase** call kv store. I use **KeePassXC** in combination with mounting a cold storage device for its database which is exactly the same method used for using a cold storage with the **Green** wallet. **KeePassXC** programmatic access is too complicated to use for me.

I been using **Keybase** for the last 6 years or so and this is prior to Zoom purchasing Keybase. As good as **Keybase** is, it is a centralized tool under the control of **Zoom**. Should Zoom decide to freeze my account or stop supporting Keybase, I would be dead in the water. For the kv store feature in Keybase, I've put a lot of work into automating its functionality with PowerShell.  This includes developing a PowerShell module called **PSKeybase** and a web interface for doing CRUD operation on the kv store. Anyway, I now see the writing on the wall that I need to find a replacement for Keybase.

In a corporate environment, I used **Hashicorp Vault** before and have always considered its use in a home computing environment to be too complicated to use. On my search for a Keybase replacement, I reviewed Hashicorp Vault again and to my surprise it had implemented a full RESTAPI to it. Now with over a month plus in development time, I've created a PowerShell script called, **VaultApi** which is fully integrated with **Hashicorp Vault**.  Now, I've found my replacement for the Keybase kv store feature.

So you are likely wondering at this point, what in the hell has this to do with Bitcoin? The answer is with anything Bitcoin and related you need a secure way to store sensitive information.  I've developed another PowerShell script called, **BTCwallet** which integrates with **VeraCrypt**, **Hashicorp Vault**, **VaultApi** for starting either **Green** or **Sparrow** wallet application using cold storage.

Also you are likely wondering why do I need a script to launch, **Green wallet** with cold storage. The answer is with the simple command of **BTCwallet Start** the following happens.

1. Prompt to select **Green** or **Sparrow** wallet
2. BTCwallet MD5 hash is validated. (VaultApi)
3. **Hashicorp Vault** Server is started if stopped.  (VaultApi)
4. Vault is unsealed if sealed.  Requires the entry of 3 different keys. (VaultApi)
5. Login to the Vault Server (VaultApi)
6. Use **VeraCrypt** to mount cold storage device. Password extracted from the Vault. (VeraCrypt CLI)
7. Launch BTC wallet application referencing the mount point from VeraCrypt

So, the **BTCWallet** Powershell scripts handles all these steps with entry of the command, **BTCwallet Start**.

![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/30b99916a16004e23c93cef20d06f85974e9043fe88bc1b7c4500f8b3cc6e3fe/files/1710377295097-YAKIHONNES3.png)

The remainder of this article is going document how to install and setup **Hashicorp Vault** server and document the usage of the two PowerShell scripts, **VaultApi** and **BTCwallet**. Once these software components are installed and configured executing the command **BTCwallet Start** will launch either the **Green** or **Sparrow** wallet referencing either a hot or cold storage location.

In my previous article, I provided references on how to install and setup **VeraCrypt** and **PowerShell** on your Linux computer.

At this point you should have a Linux VM created with the following software installed and functional.

1. Blockstream's Green wallet
2. VeraCrypt
3. PowerShell

***

## [HashiCorp Vault](https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault/tutorials/getting-started-ui/getting-started-install)

**Hashicorp Vault** will be installed and configured next. It too can be installed on the same Linux VM as your bitcoin wallet or it be could be installed on a totally different Linux VM instance. It all depends on how one plans on using the Vault.  If you only plan on using the Vault with only your bitcoin wallet VM instance, then install it on the same VM, otherwise install it on a different VM instance.

Follow these steps to install and configure **HashiCorp Vault**

1. [Install Hashicorp Vault](https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault/tutorials/getting-started-ui/getting-started-install)
2. On the next step the **config.hcl** file should be saved in your home directory and be sure to click on the **DOWNLOAD KEYS** button
   In step 3 below set the ip address to your **NON-ROUTED** ip address of your VM instance
    api_addr = "http://192.168.10.109:8200"
    cluster_addr = "https://192.168.10.109:8201"
3. [Create config.hcl and WebUI](https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault/tutorials/getting-started-ui/getting-started-ui)

If you followed step 3, the Vault server should now be running and the vault is Unsealed. The Web interface should be available too from your web browser enter:

http://myipaddress:8200

The only login option at this point is to use the **root-token** value which is in the downloaded json file.

When you clicked the **Download Keys** button, the file was downloaded to your **Downloads** directory. This file needs to be moved to your **.ssh** directory and renamed to **VaultApi.json**

**Important** be sure your **.ssh** directory permissions are set to only allow access from your Linux account.

The remaining configuration steps now are:

1. Create an ACL Policy named, **admin**
2. Enable Authentication method of **UserName & Password**
3. Create credentials for logging in with a username and password and associated with the **admin** policy.
4. Create kv Secrets Engine

The above four steps can only be done when logged in as the **root-token**.

Before embarking upon these configuration steps, its important to understand how the **kv Secret Engine** works.  The navigation of the kv Secret Engine is based on a path structure almost identical to navigating the file system. When a kv Secret Engine is created a root path name is specified, like 'kv1', or 'mykv' or 'nameit'.

When one creates a key/value instance a path value needs to be specified, for example:

  kv1/dogapp/login -key rover -value comeover

Now the path end point **login** has this key/value combination where **dogapp** end point may not any associated key/value.

I love it, it's the KISS principle **big time**.

Now, you need to decide on root path name for your **kv Secret Engine** to be created because it is needed in  the remaining configuration steps.  I recommend you use **kv1** as your root path name because this is the value that **VaultApi** uses when the **kvpath** parameter is not specified.

***

### Create an ACL Policy named, **admin**

  Review the following on how to create an ACL Policy

  [Overview creating Policies](https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault/tutorials/getting-started-ui/getting-started-policies-ui)

  Now create a ACL Policy named, **admin** with the following definition.

  ```
    # Read system health check
    path "sys/health"
    {
      capabilities = ["read", "sudo"]
    }

    # Create and manage ACL policies broadly across Vault

    # List existing policies
    path "sys/policies/acl"
    {
      capabilities = ["list"]
    }

    # Create and manage ACL policies
    path "sys/policies/acl/*"
    {
      capabilities = ["create", "read", "update", "delete", "list", "sudo"]
    }

    # Enable and manage authentication methods broadly across Vault

    # Create, update, and delete auth methods
    path "sys/auth/*"
    {
      capabilities = ["create", "update", "delete", "sudo"]
    }

    # List auth methods
    path "sys/auth"
    {
      capabilities = ["read"]
    }

    # Enable and manage the key/value secrets engine at `secret/` path

    # List, create, update, and delete key/value secrets
    path "secret/*"
    {
      capabilities = ["create", "read", "update", "delete", "list", "sudo"]
    }

    # Manage secrets engines
    path "sys/mounts/*"
    {
      capabilities = ["create", "read", "update", "delete", "list", "sudo"]
    }

    # List existing secrets engines.
    path "sys/mounts"
    {
      capabilities = ["read"]
    }

    # Manage kv1 broadly across Vault
    path "kv1/*"
    {
      capabilities = ["create", "read", "update", "delete", "list", "sudo"]
    }
  ```

  And replace **path "kv1/*"** with your path root name if it is different.

***

### Enable Authentication method of **UserName & Password**

  Follow the below method, but the user account needs to reference the **admin** ACL Policy

  [Enable Auth and Create User](https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault/tutorials/getting-started-ui/getting-started-auth-ui)

Now logout of the Web Interface and log back in using the credentials you just created.

***

### Create kv Secrets Engine

You should now be logged into the Vault Web Interface with the user credentials you created in step 2.

In left navigation pane, click on **Secret Engines** select **Generic KV** and click on the **Next** button.

In the **Path** field enter the name you selected for your root path. e.g. **kv1**

This root path should be in your ACL Policy, **admin** e.g. **path "kv1/*"**

Now expand the **Method Options**

In the **Version** field select '1'.

Now click on the **Enable Engine** button

In the left pane, click on **Dashboard** you know see the kv secret engine you just created.

***

### Use the Web interface to get comfortable with creating key/value entries.

Hashicorp Vault server also has a CLI, execute **Vault -h** to see the command structure.  Each of the CLI commands behind the scenes is making a RESTAPI call to Vault Server to complete the command.

***

## [VaultApi](https://cadayton.onrender.com/scripts/VaultApi.html)

The PowerShell script, **VaultApi** automates and simplifies the process of starting and stopping the Vault Server as well as simplifies the process of maintaining key/value entries in the kv Secret Engine.

**VaultApi** also adds some functionality not available in either Web Interface or in the native CLI command.

You must use Version 1 of Hashicorp Vault's kv Secret Engine.

For Linux, **gpaste** must be installed to get the clipboard functionality to work.

```
  sudo apt install xclip xsel
  sudo apt install gpaste

  Start a new terminal session
```

The Vault server should only be running when you want to create or retreive key/value entries.

Here is a full of example starting/stopping the Vault server and creating key/value pair entries.

![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/30b99916a16004e23c93cef20d06f85974e9043fe88bc1b7c4500f8b3cc6e3fe/files/1710378302612-YAKIHONNES3.png)

Not shown in the output is entering the command **pwsh** to start the PowerShell console denoted by the **PS> ** prompt.

```
  VaultApi Start        starts the Vault server in the background.
  VaultApi Unseal    unseals the Vault. The VaultApi.json file in your **.ssh** directory was used.
  VaultApi login       logged in with the established Vault server credentials
```

```
VaultApi Kv1Create kv1/Wallet/ComputerName/GreenWallet 1BDD3472F582E1D72A1F6402028F286F hash
      Created a new path with the key named 'hash' with a value of '1BDD3472F582E1D72A1F6402028F286F'

VaultApi Kv1Update kv1/Wallet/ComputerName/GreenWallet '/media/greenwallet' mount
     Updated the path with a new key named 'mount' with a value of '/media/greenwallet'

VaultApi Kv1Update kv1/Wallet/ComputerName/GreenWallet setvalue password
     Updated the path with new key named 'password' with a value of a random 20 character password

VaultApi Kv1Update kv1/Wallet/ComputerName/GreenWallet '/media/shared_DRIVE/Wallets/greenwallet' veracrypt
```

```
VaultApi Seal   Seals the Vault. Do this before shutting down the Vault Server
VaultApi Stop  Stops the Vault Server and command history file is deleted.
```

For the Vault Kv1Create and Kv1Update commands, parameter names can be used if that helps clarify the syntax.

```
VaultApi Kv1Update -kvpath kv1/Wallet/ComputerName/GreenWallet -kvalue setvalue -kvkey password
```

Now, from the Vault Web Interface, this is how entries just created appear.

![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/30b99916a16004e23c93cef20d06f85974e9043fe88bc1b7c4500f8b3cc6e3fe/files/1710378516796-YAKIHONNES3.png)

For accessing a Bitcoin wallet's cold storage, these key names need to be present in the kvpath with the correct values.

**veracrypt** - the path location of the **VeraCrypt** file to be mounted.
  value = /media/shared_DRIVE/Wallets/greenwallet

**password**  - the password to the **VeraCrypt** file
  value = 'thepassword'

**mount**     - the path of where to mount the VeraCrypt file
  value = /media/greenwallet

**hash**      - the MD5 Hash value of the **BTCwallet.ps1** script

The hash value is automatically maintained by the **BTCwallet** script to alert you if the script has been changed in any manner.

***

## [BTCwallet](https://cadayton.onrender.com/scripts/BTCwallet.html)

The PowerShell script, **BTCwallet** integrates with the **VaultApi** script and **VeraCrypt** to automate the starting and stopping of either the **Green** or **Sparrow** bitcoin wallet.

Here is a screen shot starting/stopping the **GreenWallet** bitcoin wallet with cold storage.

![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/30b99916a16004e23c93cef20d06f85974e9043fe88bc1b7c4500f8b3cc6e3fe/files/1710378782572-YAKIHONNES3.png)

In this example, I've renamed the AppImage downloaded from **Blockstream** to **GreenWallet**

**BTCwallet Start** performs the follow task associate with launching the wallet

1. Asks which wallet app to launch.
2. Starts the **Hashicorp Vault** server. Only necessary if mounting the cold storage file.
3. Unseals the **Hashicorp Vault** server.
4. Logs into the **Hashicorp Vault** server with established credentials
5. Prompts to use either the **Hot** or **Cold** storage with the wallet.
6. Since **Cold** was selected. Integrates with **VeraCrypt** to mount the cold storage
7. Prompts to enter the Linux admin password to complete the mounting task.
8. The wallet application is launched in the background.

When done using the wallet application, the application interface is then closed.

**BTCwallet Stop**

1. Prompts which wallet application to stop.
2. Seals the **Hashicorp Vault**
3. Stops the **Hashicorp Vault** server.
4. Dismounts the cold storage using **VeraCrypt**
5. Cleans up the background task data.

***

## [Summary]()

Now with your dedicated Linux VM running using either or both of the **Green** or **Sparrow** bitcoin wallet you have a simplified solution of launching those applications with the wallet data being present on cold storage or you have the option of using the hot storage wallet data too.

Additionally, you now have two new tools **VeraCrypt** and **Hashicorp Vault** that can be used for securing your sensitivy data whether or not it is associated with a bitcoin wallet.

To see a more detailed review of either **BTCwallet** or **VaultApi** click on the either of the links below.

[VaultApi](https://cadayton.onrender.com/scripts/VaultApi.html)

[BTCwallet](https://cadayton.onrender.com/scripts/BTCwallet.html)

Securing Bitcoin wallets with Hashicorp Vault


My Bitcoin, Lightning and nostr Journeys

A collection of articles documenting my adventures with Bitcoin, Lightning, and nostr technologies.


A draft to delete


What a surprise with the price action, I was expecting transaction fees to go higher and not lower.

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


He stands for all forms of freedom including Bitcoin.  He has never ran for political office before so I wouldn't call him a Politician.

He is taking the hard road by running for President.  He could just say fuck America and not get involved like most Americans do.

If you can't stand for restoring our freedom, please move to a different country.


Buy the dip.  🤣


If there is anyone here still left on X.  Please tell James Woods about nostr.


Yep.  I'd rather go to the dentist than fly somewhere.  Only a family emergency will get me on a commercial plane again.


Done.🚀


Yep.  Bitcoin up 24% in 7 days and Gold up 4%.

Wonder, what we are not being told?


Recent transaction moving .4 BTC ($27,078.06) had a transaction fee of  $1,810.

Wow!! Glad that wasn't my transaction.

Hopefully,  either Ecash or Lightning will be non-beta someday and trustworthy.


A bigger question is why has Nikki Haley been granted secret service protection, while RFK Jr has been denied it 3 times now?


GM. 😵


I hear you.   The system is capture.  The work ahead is to do what little we can by getting off the sidelines.

If Mr. Kennedy is not on the ballot come November,  I may not choose to vote for a Presidential candidate.

But I will choose vote against every incumbent democrat on the ballot though.

We have to fight for our freedom, so freedom first and fuck everything else.

United we stand and divided we fall.  Since we can't seem to unite for the common cause of freedom, we are falling big time.

I don't have a clue as what is going to take to wake people up.

By being off the sidelines, you'll can at least say you've done your small part rather than having done nothing.


Creating and running a Super Pac is out of reach for individuals.  Its a legal entity and you'd need a fair amount of legal counsel along with large buck of money.

https://ballotpedia.org/Super_PAC


A few of us smelled this scam on day 1.  To those who choose to trusted our government, media, and captured medical infrastructure and became a lab rat:   Sorry for your bad choice.

Now what are you going to do about it?   Hopefully, if you are still alive you will get off the sidelines and demand accountability.


Only registered voters are allowed to donate up to $6,600 max.

If you want to be anonymous and have no limitation on amount contributed you have to create a Super Pac.


You can donate in Bitcoin, but you have to do it through the campaign website.  Click on change payment method and then select "Bitcoin".

#Kennedy24
.

https://rfkjr.co/KyUDNT


Yep


Let get Mr. Kennedy elected.  He will pardon all those wrongly punished for insurrections they didn't commit.


Can't say "none" because I care.  But, I do feel the majority have taken the red pill though.


I just published an article on Yakihonne on how to set up a cold storage solution with Blockstream's Green wallet using VeraCrypt.

#Bitcoin #Blockstream #VeraCrypt #Linux #PowerShell

https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqv9enyt2zcqyug7f8nhjp5r0skt5ayzrl6ytcxmug5q03v7vdcl7qq2kzjm52304s7n42fgkwdtpffv5s6n5gf55xprdlm6


A draft to delete


In my previous article [First Steps in the Bitcoin Journey](https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqv9enyt2zcqyug7f8nhjp5r0skt5ayzrl6ytcxmug5q03v7vdcl7qq25snf5geu8yn23veex7aty2e6xsan0d3e4gumqg2x), I outlined method for someone new to Bitcoin to implement their first Bitcoin wallet.

Since the method outlined didn't go into detail on how to implement cold storage, this article will outline how to implement a cold storage solution with your **Green** wallet.  Although this solution will be using the **Green** wallet as an example, it will work with any Bitcoin wallet that provides an option for specifying a data directory where the wallet data is located.

If you don't have [Blockstream's Green](https://blockstream.com/green/) wallet installed,  please refer to my previous article.

First let me define my perception about the meaning of a **Hot**, **Warm**, and **Cold** storage.

1. **Hot Storage**  - accessible, unecrypted and readiable when the computer is started.
2. **Warm Storage** - accessible, encrypted and NOT readiable when the computer is started.
3. **Cold Storage**- NOT accessible, encrypted and NOT readiable when the computer is started.

With a **Cold Storage** solution, one as to physically or logically connect a storage device to the computer.

By my definition, the **Green** wallet previously installed is using a **Warm** storage solution because the wallet folder is encrypted until the wallet is opened using the correct **PIN** value. Once the wallet's folder becomes unencrypted it changes into a **HOT** wallet solution.

Regardless of the wallet and the type of storage used, always quit the wallet after using it.

Now, I think the best question one needs to ask themselves. Do I need cold storage solution for  my current Bitcoin wallet implementation? I can't answer this question for you. If your are using your VM instance as a dedicate computer for only running your Bitcoin wallet, I say it's optional.

I also think it is wise to have multiple levels of security guarding your Bitcoin wallet. The cold storage solution that I'm going outline here is so simple to implement and maintain, its worth doing.

In order to implement the Cold Storage solution on your Linux system hosting your Green wallet, the following software will need to be installed.

BEFORE INSTALLING OR UPDATING YOUR LINUX VM ALWAYS DO A BACKUP FIRST!!! This way if something goes sideways on you, you have a stupid simple way to retreat to the prior instance of your Linux VM.

## [VeraCrypt](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html)

VeraCrypt is a free open source disk encryption software for Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows.

[Install VeraCrypt](https://www.linuxcapable.com/install-veracrypt-on-ubuntu-linux/)

Click on the above link for instructions on how to install and Setup VeraCrypt.

Take some time creating small encrypted disk volume(s) and mounting them on your Linux system. Do **NOT** move onto the next step until you have a basic understanding of working with VeraCrypt.

Now that you are comfrontable with creating encrypted disk volumes and mounting them on your Linux system, create a new 2GB or bigger encrypted disk volume to serve as your Green wallet's cold storage.

I'll assume you have mounted this new encrypted disk volume as **/media/GreenWallet** using **VeraCrypt**.

Now start the Green wallet application and point it to this new directory location.

  ```
    GreenWallet -datadir /media/GreenWallet
  ```

There won't be any wallets in this new directory, so you'll need to create new wallet(s) as you did in the previous article.

After you stop the GreenWallet, the disk volume should be dismounted using Veracrypt and if the Veracrypt file is located on removable media (USB drive) then disconnect the removable media too.

[Great!!!](https://cadayton.onrender.com) Now your wallet data is in **cold storage**

## [Next Steps](https://cadayton.onrender.com)

Perform another **VM backup** to save the changes you've just made.

If you are like me, at this point you should be overwhelmed with the amount of sensivity information you've had to write down on that piece of paper. On a follow-up article, I will document several solutions to automate the storing and retrieval of sensitiviy information and present some automation scripts that makes this process nearly effortless to use.

All of my automation work on Linux has been accomplished with PowerShell, so if you want a head start on my next article you can install **PowerShell** now and get some experience with it.  The extent of knowledge you need to know is how to execute a PowerShell script from the terminal console.  So, no coding will be required but feel free to dive deeper into PowerShell if that interests you.

[Install PowerShell](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/install/install-ubuntu?view=powershell-7.4)

[Create PowerShell Profile](https://www.phillipsj.net/posts/creating-a-powershell-profile-on-linux/)

Bitcoin and Cold Storage using VeraCrypt

Setting up Cold storage solutions using VeraCrypt


To get you have to give most of the time.


Thanks for developing Wikifreedia.  Personally, I've blocked Wikipedia on my browser and I will never visit that site again.  Wikipedia has been captured along with the main stream media here in the USA.  We are truly living in an age of false prophets.   Integrity is the one thing giving away that can't be bought back. — This is a comment on: https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzp75cf0tahv5z7plpdeaws7ex52nmnwgtwfr2g3m37r844evqrr6jqyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxyh8jcttd95x7mnwv5hxxmmdqyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxgh8jcttd95x7mnwv5hxxmmdqy08wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxvhxgmmjv9nxzcm5dae8jtn0wfnsz9rhwden5te0wfjkccte9ejxzmt4wvhxjmcpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuqpk4m9943kzm3dgf6hgttndphh2mry94mk2tfcxyukcdnn598v8k


https://github.com/ratatui-org/ratatui  - is the maintained version of tur? — This is a comment on: https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzq4735fjvnw73pv0mczefs8gn89t47lvv347r5xy7ya4vud5lrlhpqyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxyh8jcttd95x7mnwv5hxxmmdqyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxgh8jcttd95x7mnwv5hxxmmdqy08wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxvhxgmmjv9nxzcm5dae8jtn0wfnsz9rhwden5te0wfjkccte9ejxzmt4wvhxjmcpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvuqqvdp5xv6rzvs0zshv4


Maybe a new ATH in the making?

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


Here are some useful privacy tools, I've check out today going through my clean up list.

#Wormhole
https://wormhole.app/

#Keet
https://keet.io/

#PeerViewer
https://peerviewer.org/#


You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.


#KENNEDY24 #RFKJR

GREAT LEADERS DON'T SEEK TO LEAD THEY ARE DRAWN TO IT.

I find this to be true of Mr. Kennedy.

The first reply telling me where I obtained the above quote from gets a 1,000 sats.

https://rumble.com/c/RFKjr


The US Debt Black Hole is 35 trillion light years wide and the largest  black hole in the Universe.   Maybe that would jolt everyone into understanding how big of deal the debt is.


I'm hoping Dune (part 2) is as good as (part 1).  It will be in theaters 3/1.  One day Hollywood will figure it out that no one likes going to the theater anymore.

#DUNE

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


Wow surprised see low transaction fees again.

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


Wow!!  Guess it is best to always get the download from the source.


#election #kennedy24 #RFKJR

Freedom is not free.  If we are not willing to sacrifice everything for freedom, then we deserve neither freedom or security.

Please get off the sidelines by supporting the one person who will begin the process of restoring our individual freedoms.

Click the link below to sign up to help with the Kennedy24 campaign.  Then click on 'Join Through Craig'.

https://rfkjr.co/p/718411


Transcribed speech by Mr. Kennedy in Grand Rapids.  Worth reading.

#election #kennedy24 #RFKJR

https://www.grmag.com/special-events-1/rfk-jr-rallies-in-grand-rapids/


Wow!!! Low DIESEL price.  😃


HA!!! HA!!!  Should buy some reemme coin too while your at it.  😄


Floated that idea a while back too.  Not sure if anyone was in the forest to hear the tree drop.


I'd go with tuta.com for email service or proton mail service.


#linux #vault $powershell #Hashicorp

Finally put the finishing touches on self-hosting Hashicorp Vault server on my local non-routed network. With this in place, I now have an Enterprise grade Vault server for storing secrets and
zero third-party risks.

My whole purpose for going down this road was to find a replacement for the Keybase KV store feature.  Since Zoom purchased Keybase serveral years ago to aquire the Keybase talent, the future of Keybase is uncertain.

I development a powershell script called, VaultApi to automate most management aspects of running the Vault server and interacting with the KV secrets engine. VaultApi leverages the RestAPI to communicate with the Vault server, but both the Web interface and CLI commands can be used too.

Now, the hard part left to do is the documentation. If you have an interest do something similar, giving me a LIKE will tell me that I need to complete the documentation sooner rather than later.

The screenshot below shows the core functionality implemented by VaultApi.

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


Free Julian Assange.  Lets get it done folks.

#election #kennedy24

https://rumble.com/v4ecofu-sign-this-petition-to-pardon-julian-assange.html

https://rfkjr.co/FGbOcT


Anything other than Bitcoin is a distraction.  Don't fall for it.


I definitely would not go all in on Bitcoin.   I always plan for failure and don't want to lose it all on a single bet.


https://bisq.network  for on-chain

Robosats.com for Lightning.


How much are you willing to risk on this Bitcoin horse winning the race?

Get to that risk point as fast a possible, then HODL and don't worry about DCA.

Nobody knows for sure that Bitcoin can win the race because it is attempting to displace a  fiat system that has had a 100+ year head start.  This fiat system is controlled by a group that won't go down without a fight.

In my mind, Bitcoin will be successful when 60% of the people in the world are actively using Bitcoin.


At what point are you now in your understanding of bitcoin?  I would at least.

1. Run your own full node in mainnet.
2. Run a pruned node in testnet for training/education
    a. get a basic understanding of how transactions flow.
    b.  memspool.space good place to track transaction(s)
   c. testnet great place to experiment without risk of losing funds.
3. Use a self-hosted bitcoin wallet with cold storage
4. Use no-KYC method for stacking sats.

Think of bitcoin like you do a car.  Just learn how to drive it at first, then go deeper into the inner workings of it as time allows.


You need BTC balance young grasshopper.


Build it and they will come.


Ignore it and any other predictions about pricing .  Just stack sats and live on.  The only time price matters is when you enter and when you exit.


Well the excuse they provided me was they suspected the account was hacked.  I think their software monitoring just screwed up and they were unwilling fess up to the actual reason.

The primary reason for getting off of proton is because their support interface is to use email.  Anyway their support sucks big time.  Took over a week to get the account operational again.


After Protonmail banned my account for no reason, I'm switching to tuta.com for my email service.


Making progress on the effort of running a self-hosted Hashicorp Vault server on Linux with PowerShell.

Current logic tested and running with 100% RestApi of the Vault Server.  Now onto implementing the KV store logic.

#linux #vault #powershell

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


This is why nostr will have no competition.

https://foundationforfreedomonline.com/grassroots-censorship-volunteer-misinformation-monitors/


Weird I've not had a channel closure in 8 months or better.

My bitch is the effort trying to maintain balanced liquidity in the channels.

Running a LN node isn't a money maker for me, but the experience and knowledge gained from it is invaluable.

I've been hosting for free from Oracle Cloud for over a year now at zero cost.  Weird that I'm only see about 19 nodes being hosted from this environment.  Maybe some are not counted because they are using Tor exclusively.


Thats ok.  This way we know that you are not an AI bot.


I could possibly open a channel with you if desired.


Did you know you can host a node on Oracle Cloud for free?  I've had a node running there for over a year with zero hosting cost.

According to mempool.space there are 18 other nodes running there too.


GN.

As time allows, I'm working on self-hosting Hashicorp Vault.  I'm currently using KeePassXC and Keybase KV store on Linux.  The future of Keybase is uncertain, so I need to be ready for when Zoom pulls the plug on Keybase.  I did this back in 2019 on a pair of Windows servers, but today I'm trying to be a Linux/Powershell geek.

So far I"m seeing a clear path to accomplishing this goal which is always 90% of the battle for my anyway.


Can't be any worse that zapping yourself.


Looking forward to the day when these fiat on/off ramps are no longer needed.


Didn't work for me on Coracle using bunker URL.


Its surprising how many people are ignorant about this.

Since our educational system is captured too, this explains why our current monetary system is not taught in school.

Consider anything that is too complicated for the everyday person to understand as a captured process.

Example, US Tax code 18,000 pages.

If it is too complicated, say GFY and move on.


Since a majority of the players and staff just sat on the sidelines while our freedoms were walked on during COVID,   I don't plan on supporting them anymore.

Kudos to the WSU football coach and staff who refused the JAB mandate.


Welcome and zapped you.


POP!_OS has been working well for me.   https://pop.system76.com


Sounds good.  How much are you wanting for it?  I was looking to shell out 1K for 8 Pro with 512 memory.


Me tracking my Lightning node usage.

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

Good to be seeing some daily routing activity.


Why should one buy into Bitcoin?

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

This is why.


I'm wanting to switch to GrapheneOS, so tell me more about the 7 Pro.


Well dang. I missed it then.


Cool.  Should have posted a notice on nostr you had a Pixel 6a up for sale.


Roger that.  Everyone needs to view this documentary.

https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/


After a quick read, I'm not sure.  Maybe after seeing a specific use case for it, it might help me make up my mind.

https://bitvm.org/bitvm.pdf


I'd dump proton for tuta.com


Play the full clip or reference to it.  Don't be like MSM.


If you can keep the citizens focused on money issues, then they are less likely to be focused on the bigger picture issues.

Income Tax is a control measure of the governments not a funding measure.


Given the Democratic track record, I'd say Elmer Fudd.

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


Disney is on my shit list because of the JAB mandate they implemented.  Disney won't be getting a dime from me.  This extends to any corporation that is anti-FREEDOM.


Welcome.  sent you some sats for your bravery.


Perhaps consider hosting your bitcoin node on a VM with the Bitcoin chain on a external drive shared by your Host.  This would make everything very portable and easy to recover provided you backup routinely.

Maybe document your recovery process share the recovery steps you performed.

Good Luck.


Posted article "First Steps in the Bitcoin Journey".  It should be a good beginners guide on how to setup a secure Bitcoin wallet using
Blockstream Green wallet.  The follow-up article will provide instructions how to implement a cold wallet.

https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq25snf5geu8yn23veex7aty2e6xsan0d3e4gq3qxzuej94pvqzwy0ynemeq6phct96wjpplaz9urd7y2q8ck0xxu0lqxpqqqp65w4ynh8y


Did you all see RFK Jr.  Keynote  at Bitcoin 2023.  If no check out the link below.

Also did you know RFK Jr. has been denied secret service protection 3 times now by President Biden.  Click on the link below to sign the petition to change this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz7FPl065II

https://rfkjr.co/xWanxs


Hey published an article for newbies wanting to setup up their first bitcoin environment using Blockstream Green wallet.

Please check it out and leave commits.

https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq25snf5geu8yn23veex7aty2e6xsan0d3e4gq3qxzuej94pvqzwy0ynemeq6phct96wjpplaz9urd7y2q8ck0xxu0lqxpqqqp65w4ynh8y


A draft to delete


A person has awaken after a minor amount of research and now realizes the value that Bitcoin provides. Typically, this person is not a computer geek and nor do they want to become a computer geek. They just want to purchase small bag of bitcoin and HODL it for the forseeable future.

Typically, the initial steps are:

  1. Which wallet should I use?
  2. How do I purchase bitcoin?

If they are like most people, they would start googling around and determine that there are quadzillion wallets to choose from and likely think Coinbase or some other centralized exchange is the least frictional way to purchase bitcoin. They would be correct in thinking that a centralized exchange (CEX) is the least frictional way to purchase bitcoin. After purchasing some bitcoin, I would imagine it would stay there indefinitely.

 If someone is willing to take the risk of a corporation being in absolute control of their Bitcoin, who am I to tell them differently.  If they didn't want to take this risk, I would advice them as follows for purchasing Bitcoin.

  1. Find an individual in your community that would be willing to sell you some Bitcoin.
  2. If you perform service(s) or have product(s) to sell, being willing to accept Bitcoin in trade at a discount.
  3. Search for no-KYC methods to purchase Bitcoin.
  4. Buy a Bitcoin hat and wear it around. Let others know you are a bitcoiner. Bitcoin is a network and people need to network too.
  5. DO NOT USE YOUR NORMAL BANK ACCOUNT FOR PURCHASING Bitcoin. Setup account at a different Bank for any bitcoin transactions.
  6. Bitcoin only. Absolutely, don't HODL shitcoins their future value is zero (my opinion).

 The setup of the computer environment that your Bitcoin wallet runs in is MORE important than the wallet that you use. The goal is to have a idiot proof environment running your desired wallet.  My advice is to run a virtual linux system who's only function will be to run a bitcoin wallet.

  1. Start with the desktop/laptop computer then graduate SLOWLY into mobile if desired.
  2. Install Oracle VirtualBox on your computer and it doesn't matter the Host OS that you are using. [How to Install VirtualBox](https://www.wikihow.com/Install-VirtualBox) This host computer should have a minimum of 16GB memory with 4/8GB available with 20GB of free storage space.

  3. Recommend using Linux. [Pop!_OS](https://pop.system76.com/) it has been working well for me.

If your existing desktop/laptop is old or doesn't have the appropriate resources for hosting a single running VM, then consider purchasing a new desktop or laptop computer.  [System76](https://system76.com/) has some great hardware options for running Linux.

I would go for the "Meerkat" mini computer with 4.5MHz CPU, 64GB memory, and 2TB SSD storage which would cost about $883.00.  With this setup, you now have the ability to run 5 to 6 VM instances concurrently. My system has a slightly smaller set of resources and I run 4 VMs concurrently, with one VM running a Full Bitcoin core node.

Once you have your linux VM instance running, it is now time to install a bitcoin wallet. I'm recommending you install:

[Blockstream's Green](https://blockstream.com/green/)

The installation, setup, and usage of this wallet can't get any easier.

Click on the above link to download the Green wallet application. You should see the following file in your download folder:

```
/home/username/Downloads/BlockstreamGreen-x86_64.AppImage
```

Where "username" is the account name you set on your Linux system.

[Follow these instructions to verify your download](https://help.blockstream.com/hc/en-us/articles/900002174043-How-do-I-verify-the-Blockstream-Green-binaries)

An AppImage file is binary file that can be executed to start the application, but in Linux you have to flag the file as executable first.  Launch "File Manager" and select this file and then right click on the file to open the properties dialog. Check the box that allows execution.

Now in "File Manager" you can double click the file and it will start the "Green" wallet application.

Typically in Linux binary files are located in the directory:

```
/usr/local/bin
```

Personally, I renamed the AppImage file to "GreenWallet" and moved it to the "/usr/local/bin" directory.  This way from the Terminal appliction I can just type in "GreenWallet" to start the "Green" wallet application.

The first time you run Green wallet it will create a default data directory at this location

```
/home/username/.local/share/Blockstream/Green
```
In Linux a directory or file name that starts with "." is hidden by default. Within "File Manager" in the upper right hand corner you can click on the settings icon and select the option to view hidden files and directories.

Within the default data directory, you will see the following directories:

```
 app  cache  gdk  logs  wallets
```
For each new wallet created, an associated file name will be created in the "wallets" directory. The file name will be a GUID like value "d014866837c74abbb068".  You'll have a unique file name for each wallet you create.

If you renamed your binary file like I did, you can type the following command in the Terminal application window to display the version of the Green wallet installed

```
GreenWallet -v
Green 1.2.9
```
My assumption is this is your fist bitcoin wallet exposure. So, I recommend creating a "Testnet" Bitcoin wallet first and get some experience receiving and sending bitcoin with play money.  By default "Green" has the "Testnet" option disabled so on the first startup of the "Green" wallet you need to navigate to settings and enable "Testnet".

When creating a new wallet, you will be provided a "12 word recovery phrase" for your wallet and be asked to provide a six digit "PIN" for your wallet. You need to write down the "12 word recovery phrase" and "PIN" on two different pieces of paper.  One for your home and one for an offsite location.

ANYONE WHO KNOWS YOUR "12 word recovery phrase" can recover your wallet and steal your coins.  Each wallet you create will have a unique recovery phrase that you'll have to write down, the PIN can be the same or different your choice.  If you lose your PIN or recovery phrase, NO ONE CAN HELP YOU RECOVER.

Enter "GreenWallet" in a Terminal window to launch the "Green" wallet application and enable "Testnet" then create a Bitcoin Testnet wallet.

To receive some "Testnet" coins, google for "bitcoin faucet testnet" and request some bitcoin testnet coins.

Now that you had some experience on "Testnet" sending and receiving bitcoin, you are ready to create regular bitcoin wallet using the same process as describe above.

Now, its time to backup your VM instance. You'll be needing two different USB drives with 32GB capacity each. One drive is for local backups you keep at home and the other is for an offsite backup location.  DO NOT store your recovery phrase(s) with you backup drives.

Shut down your VM instance, and with VirtualBox management interface find where your VM instance files are located and copy that directory structure to each USB drive.

"EACH TIME" you plan on changing something on your VM instance, perform a backup before making the change.  If the change causes any problems, you have easy way to retreat to your prior VM instance.

Note that the wallets you've just created are termed "HOT WALLETS" and that is because everytime your VM is running your wallet is accessible. Given this current configuration, this VM should only be up and running when you are actively using your wallet(s).

If you want to have a VM running for other usage needs along with the "Green" wallet installed you'll want to make use of "COLD WALLETS".

I'll be saving the "COLD WALLET" setup for a follow-up article.  But in short, one can execute:

```
 GreenWallet --datadir XX
```
Where "XX" is a reference do a disk volume that you manually bring on and offline at will.

Setting up your first bitcoin wallet environment


RFK Jr. has been denied secret service protection three times now by Biden.

Please sign the petition to get Mr. Kennedy the same protection the other candidates have and review his video on the topic.

https://rfkjr.co/xWanxs

https://youtu.be/WVcjIPaCKK4


Excellent intro.  Thanks! — This is a comment on: https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qqyxgvrzxy6kzcehqyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxyh8jcttd95x7mnwv5hxxmmdqyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxgh8jcttd95x7mnwv5hxxmmdqy08wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxvhxgmmjv9nxzcm5dae8jtn0wfnsz9rhwden5te0wfjkccte9ejxzmt4wvhxjmcpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vpj9ejx7unpveskxar0wfujummjvupzqwlsccluhy6xxsr6l9a9uhhxf75g85g8a709tprjcn4e42h053vaqvzqqqr4gus67e5h


Any hope that USD will be supported?


No issues for me using LND.  Can't remember the last time I had a forced close.  Must be 8 months or better.


https://rumble.com/c/PeterMcCulloughMD  for more from him.


Thanks.  Definitely worth a listion.


Welcome young bitcoiner!!!

Curious what brought you to your senses?   Hopefully, it was more than just someone else prospective about it.

For instance, just having a understanding of how the fiat system works should be enough.  In my way of thinking away.


I try to update annually, but keep my ear to the ground for any major  bug fixes that require an immediate update.   Recently, updated my script that checks on the running status of the Bitcoin stack to report the running version.

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


GM😵


If one is ignorant about how fiat works, what are the odds they'll understand the value Bitcoin provides?

#fiat #bitcoin


I get "unknown account type" when responding in noStrudel.

Not sure what that means.


Doesn't work for those on Desktop only without an attached camera for scanning the QR code.


You could be right.

But the underlining principle should be Bitcoin is for the people by people.  The further is strays from this principle the closer it gets to becoming like the system it is trying to replace.


I've been kicking the tires on Blockstream's Green wallet on a Linux desktop.  Its very easy to install (appimage) and use.

The mobile version of the wallet supports Lightning, but on the desktop version it is not possible to create a Lightning wallet.

It is definitely a desktop wallet to consider using and it just needs to add in lightning wallets like the mobile version has.

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


I like xpoo myself.


Whether or not RFK Jr. has your vote, we should all be supporting that his name is on the ballot on all fifty states.

Donate if you can, but most importantly sign the ballot petition for you state.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eveZQvkYK1M

Donate Link:  https://rfkjr.co/KyUDNT

States Petition Link: https://www.kennedy24.com/ballot-access


You must have a node with open channels and ample liquidity when running self-custody option with Alby.

Please define ample liquidity.


Dune a scifi series worth reading.
https://m.primal.net/HZyk.png

Part 2 of the movie will be in the theaters on 3/1.

I wonder when Hollywood will realize no one wants to go to the theaters anymore. 🥱


Interesting that the audio version of this book has been banned on YouTube.

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


So your just using unstable-coins. 😀


Maybe this is why.

THE RADIATION STORM IS SUBSIDING: Yesterday's solar radiation storm is subsiding. It is now a minor S1-class event, which poses no threat to astronauts or air travelers. Only Earth's polar regions are feeling a lingering effect of the storm. Shortwave radio transmissions inside the Arctic and Antarctic Circles are still being absorbed. Solar flare alerts: SMS Text

GEOMAGNETIC STORM WATCH (G1): A coronal mass ejection (CME) might graze Earth this week. It left the sun yesterday following a strong solar flare (M6.8-class) from departing sunspot AR3559.


Only downside to 0xChat is it is mobile only.  Hopefully, a desktop client is available some day and hopefully with appimage.


I think the ability to have public and private groups/communities/teams within nostr would help a great deal.  Sort of like whats available in Keybase.


I thought Green wallet was a mobile only solution, but I see that I thought wrong.

Tried Boltz.Exchange yesterday to move some stranded sats in RTL to Alby wallet.  It worked well after getting over the newbie issues.


Go to LNbits.com.  Sent up a lightning wallet and etc... u should be able to read the documentation and get a basic understanding.


GM😵


Definitely, zap when helpful guidance or information is provided.


It is possible to achieve self-custody and security of your bitcoin without purchasing anything.

So for all newcomers, don't feel you have to spend to achieve this goal.  The absence of information on how to do this should be a concern to all.


The more I look at Lightning and etc...   From the normal non-tech person perspective, they likely just feel they are trading one third-party system for another.

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


On the grand scheme of things, how important are we do you think?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/milky-way-s-enormous-black-hole/vi-BB1hnKzm?cvid=5c135a23d26943cecd3950efe440d0ba&ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&ei=11&sc=shoreline


I think Mutiny is on the right track.  I'm not so sure about Liquid though.

It will be interesting to see which one prevails.


For me the goal is that bitcoin, LN, or ecash is a P2P process that is accepted by the masses as payment for their labor, services, and/or products.

When I can show up at a yard sale and by stuff using Bitcoin in some manner, the goal will have been achieved.  Until then, don't be putting all your eggs into this basket.

How corporations deal with it is at the bottom of my list.

I've tried to buy a side of beef and hay from a local farmer with Bitcoin and the response was I don't understand that computer stuff.  We are not there yet.


Another resource for getting help is https://chat.btcpayserver.org/


Opened lightning channel with 'The Nodestrich' since the fees are relatively low.


I'm one who always attempts to discover the truth about whatever whether I like or not.  I been volunteering for RFK Jr doing telefunding for his campaign.  There are quite a few people that don't like his position on Israeli's response.

I find it odd that it took the Israeli military 7 hours to respond to the event on Oct 7.

Anyway, I had a good conversation with a gal who was originally from South African and had a good grasp of the history.

Here is a link that she provided me that made me realize that we may yet have another main stream media deception underway.

Watch and decide for yourself and always question your own sources of information.

https://youtu.be/IrcYQyudLzY?si=B8SBqXPqSW7qtsBJ


I tried to follow a link to X from a nostr message and had forgotten that I blocked 'twitter.com' using Block site Chrome extension.  🤣


None of us are getting out of here alive regardless of what we do or don't do.  Be kind to yourself and others and everything else will fall into place.  Lastly, we all need to find a way to enjoy what little time we have on planet earth.


I'm surprised the book hasn't been banned as misinformation.


Hopefully, everyone knows to do the opposite what he recommends.  In fact anything coming from the main stream media these days should be considered false until proven true.

Its beyond me how someone can fuck up so much and still keep their job.  The only answer that makes sense is that he is following orders.


Here are some thoughts politic hash tags.  I'm thinking one would likely want to break it out by country in some instances.

#usapolstr - general USA crap
#wholestr - world crap
#sitonmyassstr - for those not giving a shit
#rebelstr - for those not sitting on their ass
#peacestr - for those having peaceful resolutions to conflicts
$truthstr - for those knowing and revealing truth


I think most people are wanting preserve their wealth by escaping from fiat currencies that are doomed to fail and are silently robbing us of our wealth.  For me, Bitcoin is as good or better than the value based currency that once was in place.  BTC is basically a store of value today with the hope that it will be worth more in the future.  This has proven true for early adopters so far. — This is a comment on: https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq2hj3pjxpm4w3ms24th25rsxpn9zv6rd3j8yqguwaehxw309ahx7um5wgknqvfw09skk6tgdahxuefwvdhk6qguwaehxw309ahx7um5wgknqv3w09skk6tgdahxuefwvdhk6qg7waehxw309ahx7um5wgknqvewv3hhyctxv93hgmmj0yhx7un8qy28wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hsz8nhwden5te0dehhxarj95crytnydaexzenpvd6x7une9ehhyeczyzsp9hyz808cp402ma9kdqcr2c6tcs83kzjjh9vz0zmthjtytzns6qcyqqq823cv8e2fz


Good time to do any needed onchain transactions.
https://m.primal.net/HZDg.png


Check out this cool nostr share button!

 https://nub.coracle.social


One New Year's resolution done by updating BTC software stack to current versions.  Next is GrapheneOS implementation.

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


RFK Jr.  understands that sound money (Bitcoin) is needed for freedom to exist.

George Washington was the last independent president.

Any bitcoiner not voting for RFK Jr is missing the big picture.


Recently, installed the Block Site extension to remind me to avoid certain places.

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


No they get it. They are just trying to make sure no one else does.


Maybe it is just me.  But, I think it is important that people in the US need to understand that our forefathers establish a value base monetary system (the gold standard) because they were fully aware of the issues with a fiat based monetary system.  This all changed in 1913 when a group of bankers created the federal reserve and shortly thereafter the 16th amendment was pasted.  If we ignore our history, then we are doomed to repeat it.


That person would be an ASKHOLE.


Interesting Gallup poll.   Glad to see Americans are finally waking up.  One should find it interesting that in the main media RFK Jr is rarely mentioned.  This is another strong indicator how the main stream media is captured and unable to provide non-bias information.

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


Our responsibility in a government for the people by the people is to do more than just vote.  I understand that the politicians no longer represents the interest of the people which makes it difficult to think voting has any value.

I'm at the cross roads too, but standing by and doing nothing isn't a solution either.

By being a Bitcoiner you are taking action in the right direction and are voting for sound money.  So we need to support those in anyway we can that support sound money (freedom).

Lastly we need to stop supporting those who don't support freedom.

There are a host of corporation who mandated the JAB as a  condition of employment.  None of those companies will ever see another dime from me.


RFK Jr.  understands that sound money equals freedom and will support removing capital gain tax on Bitcoin.  He is our best hope for a restoring our freedom and for Bitcoin.


Follow nostr:npub1rxysxnjkhrmqd3ey73dp9n5y5yvyzcs64acc9g0k2epcpwwyya4spvhnp8  too.


This is why we need to all we can to get RFK Jr. on the ballot.

Biden is a puppet clown and a big embarrassment.

Trump has the right ideas but is filled with hate and anger.

RFK Jr.  a person truly wanting to address our issues and represent the people's will.   The only issue is can one good person make a difference in the presents of so much evil.  There is only one way to find out.


TRUE. Just making the point I would NOT believe the main stream media if they said the sky is blue.


The main stream media can NOT be trusted on any topic.  Why in the fuck would one trust their poll numbers.


The cause  for wars are typically religious, territorial, or economically based.   The civil war was about economics between the north and south and the slavery issue was just an attention diversion.

We are all slaves today to the fiat systems, so likely time for another major war.


Ditto!!! Plus STILL PISSED OFF


Its nostr!!  Do as you please and don't worry others think.


It is still quite amazing to me that more people are not leveraging Oracle Cloud free-forever VPS offering.  It gets one,

4 core ARM processor
24G of memory
200GB of Storage

Only 19 lightning nodes running on this infrastructure currently about the same count as when I started my node a year ago.  In this last year,  I've paid absolute zero hosting costs.

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


If one doesn't understand or want to understand how the fiat system works, then don't try to fix stupid.

Step one: Read "The Creature From Jekyll Island"
Here is the audio link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA3771rz1hQ

Step two: Bitcoin sells itself.


Depends on how deep you want to go.   Here is a good place to start.  https://bitcoiner.guide/


Bill Ackman


Roger that. It all started in 1913 with the Federal Reserve Act (as I'm sure you know).  Anyone thinking they will be going down without a knock out battle(s) are not thinking clearly.  Hope, I'm around when Bitcoin wins.


The public school systems are next to worthless today.  Maybe consider home schooling the kids until high school age or better.  This really make a great family bonding too.  If I had a do over, I do it this way.


Search for UFW Firewall tutorial, if on Linux.  If you are on a mobile device, dump it for GrapheneOS Pixel phone so u have final say on all software getting installed on it.   Its ok to use other mobile devices for testing with small amounts of BTC or sats.


Sound like Bill and RFK Jr. need to get together.


Like anything computer related the answer is it,  depends on you computer, software, and programming skill level.  These hardware solution are great for those without this skill set.  For those with these skill sets, you can certain build your own cold storage solution which is likely as good or better than the hardware solutions you can purchase.  The question is do you want to hand off this responsibility to some hardware device or do you want to roll your own solution?  I won't buy any hardware device like this until the day come were I can purchase one at a local gas station.


From my prospective the primary reason for this, is because people in general are ignorant how a fiat system works and have no interest in educating themselves.

For people who understand how the fiat system works, I'd guess they already have a small bag of BTC.

My small bag is providing me with an ROI of 400%.  It is a store of value for me.

As for Lightning and ecash it is predominately all beta software currently, so it needs  time to mature.


I was a paying Proton customer for over 5 years and several months ago for unknown reason they froze my account.  Their support absolutely sucks.  Now I'm slowly converting to tuta.com as my email provider.  Looking forward to the day where email is no longer needed.


Wow!!  I think that I just shit myself.   Why are individuals even considering bitcoin ETFs.   The main attraction to Bitcoin is not needing a trusted third party.


I'm willing to bet that the institutions already had their BTC position long before yesterday retailer's announcement.  😃


My sense is truevote.org is the way voting should be done today.


Market Cap closing back in on 1T.

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


We all need to get involved to ensure RFJ Jr. is on the ballot  for all 51 states.

Having only 2 captured parties on the ballot is a crying shame.

Here is a link were to stay update on your state.

https://www.kennedy24.com/ballot-access

Besides signing the petition for your state, it would be helpful if you can donate to his campaign.

Donation Link: https://rfkjr.co/KyUDNT

Together we win.


How much did Big Phrama pay you to write the is article?

Fortunately, on nostr we can just mute Mercury News.


About a year ago, I looked into using several of the different node in the box solutions, but I wanted a deeper understanding of maintaining the software components.  I basically ended up where you are with some minor variations.  I don't do enough transaction look ups to justify running my own Mempool so I'm planning on shutting it downs. — This is a comment on: https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qqd8yatwde5kueedd4uj6mmhdckkummyv5khgcttv5knyqguwaehxw309ahx7um5wgknqv3w09skk6tgdahxuefwvdhk6qg5waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxgctdw4eju6t0qgsv3hm2azrvwydsapad7fx6qxql2zql9djn5cdz8vg9tgmqyg5n5psrqsqqqa2835k30l


Thanks for the article! Looking forward for an article covering Mutiny Wallet and Fedimints usage. — This is a comment on: https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qqrrxdeexger2qguwaehxw309ahx7um5wgknqv3w09skk6tgdahxuefwvdhk6qg5waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxgctdw4eju6t0qgswrlemlh2wgqc4jkds3d8ueqj9a2j3gcm7r48v9tskdd6rxsd7rtcrqsqqqa28nmkwjl


I must be doing something wrong.

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


If someone is being a dork, the mute option is your friend.


One just needs to consider the source.


Thanks!


Wonder how we could setup a nostr fund for Julian Assange?


We must never forget his great sacrifice, his name shall never be forgotten, and we will serve as his voice as long as his is muted...

nostr:nevent1qqsv5wayjdwqta0rju3h0kstfs492q57d2zv896lek3tv2dx7y8p2vgpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgq3qy67n93njx27lzmg9ua37ce7csvq4awvl6ynfqffzfssvdn7mq9vqxpqqqqqqzvmhpfp


Watched 'Dumb Money' on Netflix last night.  For the life of me, I don't understand why anyone would still use RobinHood.

Fortunately, for retail investors Bitcoin is our last hope.


Thanks.  Tip your article.


Its proof to me and that is all that I need.


Thanks that is weird.  Must be an issue with Alby.

Try https://getalby.com/p/cadayton


Audio version is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA3771rz1hQ


False.  The sun rises in the East and sets in the West.


What is a normie anyway?

From my prospective it is not about onboarding to Bitcoin but about offboarding from the fiat system.

If a person is ignorant about the fiat system, then that is the starting point.


Personal is getting all my Bitcoin related software updated to the current versions, switch to using GrapheneOS and Pixel and gaining more nostr knowledge.   On the side, getting up to speed on becoming a rusty.  Continuing to orange pill those around me but actually I should say green pilling them first.  If they don't understand the fiat system, there is little hope of Bitcoin making any sense to them.

Career wise. Well fuck its over for me.  Forced into early retirement because I refused the JAB.  I'm an active volunteer for RFK Jr.  I'm a stronger rebel now than anytime in my life.


Biggest change for me is to convert to using GranpheneOS on Pixel mobile device.

Your written English is better that most native English people including me.


Just starting my rust journey.  So far liking it, but its going to take awhile before I become proficient with it.


Wow.  I thought the earth was flat.  😃


Best wishes to all.  My mother-in-law is 94 years young and doing well.  This year after not receiving Christmas card from her best childhood friend found out she passed several months ago.  She is now the last surviving member of her high school class.

Don't miss this time to spend with loved ones a second chance may never come.


Bitcoin donation accepted too.

https://www.kennedy24.com/last-chance-video?


Yea right. I bet your wife tells you to fuck off.


We are dealing with a system that was designed for the 1700, 1800, and 1900s era.  A government for the people by the people isn't possible by just casting a vote every four years for a candidate who is most likely working in the interest of corporations rather than for the people who elected them.

There needs to be a way to keep people engaged beyond just casting a vote.

For instance, a national vote should be taken to approve sending 50 billion to Ukraine.  Or for sending troops to Vietnam....  I'm sure the people would never voted in favor of either of those events.

truevote.org  This system needs to put into place ASAP.


My New Years resolution is to ditch my iPhone and started using GrapheneOS.

Here are some links if your considering doing the same.

https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Graphene-Deep-dive:5
https://grapheneos.org/install/web


I thought Opendime and Mercury wallet (once upon a time) was good way to do it off chain.


Eat shit and die then come back again eat shit and die


Yep.  401Ks are forced scam upon everyday workers.  One does have the choice of opting out of the 401K upon employment.  The other bullshit money thing about 401k is why would one want to defer their today tax dollars for higher tax amount in the future.
The whole retirement system went to shit in the mid 80s.

Bottom line though is that people need to wake up and understand all aspects of how money works.

If possible one should try to avoid W2 employment and go with 1099 contact work and put your retirement savings into BTC.


Let tell him to get 2 more JABS it should help even more.


NO ISSUES except for tried to send you $20 but only Bitcoin and Lightning payment methods supported.  I wanted to offload some my USD to you.  😃


Garbage in Garbage out.  This will always be true regardless of the tech being used.


Lastly fuck Apple and Android.  Go  100% grapheneOS.

Anyone keeping a large amount on non-grapheneOS mobile devices deserve to lose it.


 nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s  Sent u 5k sats and wish I had more to send.  Don't lose the faith.  The support will come.

Ask your followers to donate more often.  You've earned it and sometimes we just get lost in own little world.

I'm review one of your rust programs currently.


FlyingBin likely worships the devil too.  One can't fix stupid!!


Yes.  nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 is a rock star x10.  Thanks!!!!


The key thing to understand is why LN exists in the first place.   On layer 1 (BTC blockchain), for large transactions there are no concerns with transaction fees.  For smaller transactions like buying a candy bar or a cup of coffee, the transaction fee will likely be higher than the item being purchased.  So small transactions do not make sense on layer 1.

Lightning Network is there to support small transactions and the transaction fee is so small it not worth considering.  This is a layer 2 protocol.  Funds must be transferred from a layer 1 wallet to a layer 2 wallet.

Wait there is one more layer to consider.  Layer 3 'ecash'.  Biggest reason for layer 3 (ecash) is privacy.

For the most part, all layer 2 and layer 3 software is in beta mode and everyone is warned not to store large amounts in these developing solutions.


Great!  When the time is right, do you plan on posting how one can implement it?   Thanks!!


Looks to be very cool.

Is this a mobile only solution?


I'll have to go back and see if I can get ThunderHub to work.

My last attempt about a year ago it failed to compile without errors on Linux.


Looking forward to your solution.  Thanks.


Seems like ecash isn't getting the attention that it should be getting.

With my limited knowledge, ecash seems like a better option than liquid.


Yep.  And it is going to continue too.  What is next I wonder?

Have you all gotten your JAB yet?  😉


Hopefully most people know to NOT believe a F'ing thing the government or it's agencies say.

What we have here are the criminals investigating the criminals to determine if a crime was committed.

What do we all do about it?  NOTHING

The blame is on us for putting up with it.


Should have painted kill JFK on the fence too. 😉


Wow David Icke has his head where the sun doesn't shine.


nostr


Wow.  Just saw this thanks for sharing.  Kicking the tires on it now.


RFK Jr. is my first choice and regardless of who you intend to vote for please be sure to sign the petition to get RFK Jr. on your state ballot.


If voting is the sum of one's contribution, then this explains why we are in the situation we are in now.

One needs to stay engaged regardless of how unrewarding the effort might be.

Keep stacking and supporting Bitcoin and those who embrace freedom.

People seem to NOT realize that how you spend your money is the most important vote that you have.  I'm boycotting any company who mandated the JAB as a condition of employment.  The list of Nazi Corporation is a long list.


The intent was a government for the people by the people. Clearly that is not the case today.


Very cool.  nostr is getting closer to the features being offered in Keybase.


Hey.  None of us are getting out of here alive.  So, figure out on to enjoy your short stay and fuck everything else.


Switching to GrapheneOS is my New Years resolution.


Perhaps review this article I wrote, it may generate some ideas for you.

https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qqxnzdesxqungdp5xcurwwp4qgsrpwvez6skqp8z8jfuausdqmu9ja8fqsl73z7pklz9qrut8nrw8lsrqsqqqa280024y8


Some more information coming to light on the safety of the JAB.
Following extracted text provided by America’s Frontline Doctors.

Now, Florida’s Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has confirmed that fragments of DNA have been detected in COVID mRNA shots. And he is calling on the FDA to evaluate the risks.

So, now that these shocking revelations are coming to light, will drug manufacturers and the FDA assess the risks of contaminant DNA integration from mRNA COVID-19 vaccines? Will they even give you, the patient, informed consent?

Don’t hold your breath.

In response to these findings, the FDA recently responded, "The FDA is confident in the quality, safety, and effectiveness of these vaccines.”

More denial from the FDA:

In general, with regard to the mRNA vaccines, while concerns have been raised previously as theoretical issues, available scientific evidence supports the conclusion that the minute amounts of residual DNA do not cause cancer or changes to a person's genetic code.

The FDA's arrogance in expressing confidence in the quality and safety of these vaccines is breathtaking, especially given their total failure to be accurate about the Covid shot. This underscores the importance of independent voices advocating for transparency and safety.

Do you still trust the FDA?


Messing around with Google's Bard this morning and asked the following question.

What is the plandemic?

Looks like AI is just going to be a garbage in garbage out system based on this exacted output in the answer.

"It's important to be critical of information you encounter about the pandemic and to rely on trusted sources, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."

Great let's continue to have the crimmals do the investigation to determine if any crimes were committed.

DON'T COUNT ON AI BEING A SOURCE OF TRUTH.

Wouldn't it be great to have AI directed to 'nostr' as it's only source.

I'm putting AI in the shit can.  It is worthless to me.


Well people are simply choosing security over freedom.

I don't have a lot of faith that those brain-washed people can be bitch-slapped enough to get them to see the light.

The old saying, 'You can't fix stupid'.

If the solution can't be obtained through peaceful resolution, then it will be resolved through a violent revolution.  This is why the gov wants our guns.

We like to generalize and blame the government, but we are all to blame for sitting our asses and doing nothing.


Unfortunately, it goes even deeper that this.

Don't trust, verify isn't just limited to just Bitcoin.


Currently 420,000 people watching this. They can't cover it up forever.

https://twitter.com/ChildrensHD/status/1733940175687082090


I was able to get Zapplepay working with Primal desktop, but doesn't seem to work with Primal on my iPhone though.

Now when click on the heart emoji, sats are sent.

See:
https://yeghro.site/2023/07/07/apple-got-zappled/


Thanks for the sats.  Just testing.

## Problem Description
This isn't a real problem, but its gets the point across.

## Acceptance Criteria
Just apply and I'll pay you.

## Additional Information
STAY HUMBLE AND STACK SATS


Give me Bitcoin (Liberty) or give me death.

Hopefully, we all don't have to make the ultimate sacrifice to support Bitcoin, but we should be prepared to do so.

To support this effort one has to do more than just hold BTC.

This is the primary reason that I'm supporting RFK Jr. for President because he recognizes the issues with fiat system that has been in place since 1913.  Many other reasons too.

The fight for sound money means we have to get off our asses and make a difference where ever we can.

I'm getting off my ass and I hope you all do the same.

To donate to RFK Jr. campaign here is my donation link.

https://www.kennedy24.com/donate?recruiter_id=700500


This is such bullshit!  Anyone associated with him in anyway is guilty too?

Fuck heads like @RepJamesComer need to be voted out of office.


GM.  Great articles on Yakihonne.com Thanks!!


Hard to believe this miner would ever win a block.


This assumes they give a shit about what the people think.

Best to publish who voted how, so it's clear who our enemies are.


A few weeks ago fees were back to a normal range after seeing high transaction backlog.   More recently fees start jumping up again and now seem be on the decline.

Only a big deal for those needing to do on-chain transactions.


Unfortunately, it is easy to get sucked in on the bitcoin promise and not fully read and understand the risks associated with the various software options in the wild.

There is a lack of kindness and understanding in this world.

Anyway, the point is mute.  I'm not one of those who purchased 10,000 BTC back in 2010 for $100.


Understood.   I guess I was just bringing home the point that "what isn't experimental".   Death and taxes right?

Anyway, this a very unfortunate event to happen to anyone.

If I had a large stash of BTC, I'd send this person 4 BTC.


I wonder if the day will ever come when LND and related software isn't experimental (beta).

Thanks for posting this.


I'm thanking you with zaps.  No need to give thanks back. You've earned it.


Mainly because conspiracy is most often use by main stream media to discredit a different position on a event.

But you are correct, we have been plagued with many true conspiracies.


A person who asks for advice and then doesn't follow it, is a

#AskHole.  😉


What is Coinbase?  😃

I have zero concern about what coinbase does or doesn't do.


Its not a conspiracy, if it's true.  Maybe ask which lies do you still believe in?


Already doing it for family when onboarding but not with WoS.


Now that solved all the world's problems.  I can go to bed.


In the 1400s, this would have been.  "Yes you are all Wrong, the world is round'.


I would change to,  'Yes, you are all Wrong the world is flat'.   😄


If I did that, I wouldn't be able to find my ass.  😉


Its politics, but more importantly its our country we are fighting to return control to the people.

One person it's going to make this happen.  But if, we stand together in this endeavor it can be accomplished otherwise we hang together.

Your choice.


Roger that on the last paragraph.  You nailed on the head.

After the 2008 melt down, I read the 'The Creature from Jekyll Island'.  Surprise surprise what they didn't teach us in school.


I'm starting to feel like a broken record.

We as Bitcoiners understand your keys  your coins which leaves one feeling they have some level of control.

A government for the people by the people.  This is pretty much a joke today isn't it?  What we really have is a government by the corporations for the corporations.

Freedom and trust are not given they are earned.  If we sit on our asses and do nothing but bitch, we deserve what we get.

The key here is returning the power to the people and it won't be handed over to us.  We have to fight for it.

Ask of yourself,  What are you doing to make a difference?


Its about returning power to the people and getting people in office who say fuck the Status Que.

I often wonder why the USA government is still operating on model that was created in the 1800s.

90% of what the Senate and congress does today should be put up for a national vote.

I wonder, How would have the Patriot Act fared in a national vote?

Our world is much smaller now than it was in the 1800s.


My feeling exactly.  Main stream create the term anti-vax when in reality it was anti-mandate that people were objecting to.

I support anyone choice to be a lab rat.


Welcome to freedom


Best hope is kennedy24.com and here is my donation link

Bitcoin, Credit Card, or Check accepted.

https://www.kennedy24.com/donate?recruiter_id=700500


Weird.  Not happening to me.


https://yakihonne.com/   might be an option for you.


Hopefully, this is the last nail in the Ledger coffin.  Not long ago their website was hacked too.

For those wanting more control and flexibility.  Check this out:

https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qqxnzdesxqungdp5xcurwwp4qgsrpwvez6skqp8z8jfuausdqmu9ja8fqsl73z7pklz9qrut8nrw8lsrqsqqqa280024y8


My response.

My input is important. Is that a private joke?

From my prospective, our freedom and privacy do not exist anymore. This is just putting one more nail into the freedom and privacy coffin.

If you were to put this measure up for a national vote for it's implementation, it would have zero chance at passing. But, I know the People's will has zero meaning to you which is very disappointing.

The last 3 years of government overreach has awaken the people and we are no longer standing idle.


Zapit seems have forgotten about my user and wallet id.  😢


Not possible.  Both the receive and send buttons are ghosted and non-functional for me.


So to use Primal IoS wallet one needs to setup a strike account?  The wallet on my Primal IoS instance is frozen. — This is a comment on: https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qqxnzdesxyurqd3nxsersvpjqyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxyh8jcttd95x7mnwv5hxxmmdqyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxgh8jcttd95x7mnwv5hxxmmdqy08wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxghxgmmjv9nxzcm5dae8jtn0wfnsz9rhwden5te0wfjkccte9ejxzmt4wvhxjmczyrtp7w79k045gq80mtnpdxjuzl9t7vjxk52rv80f888y5xsd5mh55qcyqqq823cj6tkw6


Hey I have BTC and I was the guy sitting down.  😉


Loaded Primal on my iPhone.  Wallet balance is zero.  It's not clear to me how the wallet integration piece works.


Ignore Biden is a puppet clown.

The plandemic has back-fired and it's awaken the people.  I for one.

Kennedy has my vote and support.  When he wins he will be the first President to be elected not associated with a political party since George Washington.

Next task at hand, is to make the statement "A government for the people by people" a reality again.

Together we stand and divided we fall.


Thanks.  Didn't know that.


I’d say one needs to do both.  But if we don’t do it together, we hang together.  Kennedy has my vote and support.


"To Infinity and Beyond"
https://m.primal.net/HSQD.png


Build a decentralized email service, so people can avoid being de-platformed.

Maybe consider taking https://github.com/foxcpp/maddy and integrate with a private nostr relay and etc...

I'm not aware of any de-centralized email service available today.

I would gladly pay sats for this service.


If you can make it to the top with me, I'll take the JAB.

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


A broader statement would be a majority Americans have chosen security over freedom and has such deserve neither.

I can't believe the number of people that took the JAB to keep their job.

My response was GFY and your job.  If we all would have done this, then people would have retained some of the freedom.

Freedom and trust are earned and not given.


Actually, Gold has been relatively flat for the last 12 years or so, but currently it is ATH.  It seems really odd that it's price is rising along with the stock market.  Might the bubble be ready to pop?

See TradingView graph

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


Interesting response from Unleashed.chat

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


Seeing obese people does the same to me.

But remember,

"Let the one without sin cast the first stone"


Here is a wild thought for your morning caffeine hit.

Do you think it is possible that Hospitals are secretly collecting DNA samples from all patients?

With all the COVID crap that was pulled off, it wouldn't surprise me if this is true.

I know places like ancestry.com are likely passing on any DNA samples they collect regardless of what they say.

A government for the people by the people, I'm pretty sure this is just an illusion in today's world.  This is the result of us standing by and doing nothing.

I'm not standing-by anymore and hope you consider doing the same.


The Great Awakening.  It is worth taking time to view this documentary.

https://rumble.com/embed/v2sab20/?pub=m6fb1


This event will be deleted!


Welcome to my Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr Journey.

My purpose for writing this documentation is both for myself and more importantly to ease the path for others to follow. I'm going to assume the reader as limited computer skills, not fearful of installing software, and is capable of following instructions.

I'll also assume that this is an individual first exposure to Bitcoin and related technologies. My job isn't to sell you on Bitcoin, because only you can do this.

A typical response from an individual not understanding our current fiat based monetary system that I hear is that **"Bitcoin is just a ponzi scheme"**.  From this response, I know that the individual has zero knowledge about our fiat monetary system. There for I recommend reading the book last published in 1994 before continuing on this journey with me.

[The Creature from Jekyll Island](https://www.amazon.com/Creature-Jekyll-Island-Federal-Reserve/dp/091298645X)

[Audio Version](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA3771rz1hQ)

You can skip the above reading assignment, if you are already aware that our fiat monetary system is the true ponzi scheme that we have been using for over last 100 years.

I didn't wake up to this realization until after the 2008 collapse, when I read the above book. In 2008, I had a conflict with my employer of 28 years and I quit that job. This sent me on several IT related jobs until 2022 when my current employer mandated the jab as a condition of employment which I declined. It wasn't until 2017 that I woke up to the realization that Bitcoin offered. Perhaps if I wasn't so focused on doing different jobs, I would have woken up sooner.

So basically, I'm a computer geek and have been since 1981.

This journey is going to happen in the reverse order of how I experienced it. This is because there is a mountain of knowledge to become aware of and we are starting at the base of the mountain.

First up on the journey will be getting a 'Lightning wallet' created and exposure to using 'nostr', but before starting this journey one needs to know how to store sensitivity data securely on your computer. Unfortunately, there are like a thousand and one ways to do this.  My desired preferences are: **(don't need to be yours)**

  **Rule One**

  1. Absolute control of sensitive data that is encrypted and offline when not in use (usually termed 'Cold Storage').

 Absolute control means no third party can prevent you from assessing the data.

 I currently use [KeePassXC](https://keepassxc.org/) on my Linux desktop and have used Password Safe (on Windows Only) too.  The default install of either of these software packages will not enable cold storage capability. This will be accomplished later in the journey.

I also break rule one, by keeping sensitive data in a **KeyBase** vault but the data is duplicated in **KeePassXC** so if  KeyBase disables my account I'd still have access to the data.  I do this for convenience because I typically run multiple computers at the same time and with KeyBase I can access the data currently. I never put financial sensitive data in KeyBase.

Step one of the journey is to install Alby Lightning wallet and nostr by reviewing BTC Session youtube presentation on how to do this.

[How to use Alby and nostr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn-Zp491t4Y)

There are many nostr clients to choose from and each have their pros and cons.

[Primal.Net](https://primal.net/) is a web based client that has worked well for me.

One word of caution about nostr it is the wild wild west in terms of content.  Some adults think it is cool to take picture of their private parts and share it with the world. To avoid this one needs start following content creators that are not dorks. Fortunately one also has the option of muting a user too.

Now that you have your nostr client of choice running, you are likely in need of funds.  You can follow me on nostr **(cadayton)** and I can zap you some sats to get you going.

Another way to earn sats is to load **Bitcoin Magazine's** mobile app. They pay you in sats for reading various articles.  Then after you accumulated a certain amount of sats you can transfer the sats to your lightning wallet.

The remainder of this journey is going to be determined either by myself or based on your feed back.

Currently, my plans is to document the stuff that I have implemented on Linux so far which includes:

  **PowerShell code for using REST API from Alby, LNBits, and Zapit.**

  **Running a Bitcoin Full node with the following components.**

* Lightning Network Daemon (LND)
* Ride The Lightning (RTL)
* Lightning Terminal
* Fulcrum Electrum Server
 * mempool docker services
 * BTC-RPC-Explorer
 * Sparrow Wallet

  **Running Lightning Node (LND)** using BTCPay Server from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Documenting the PowerShell scripts that automate maintaining the above software stack.

 A large percentage of the information will be behind a Paywall.

My Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr Journey Intro


Following up to **My Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr Journey Intro** article see [Hable.news](https://habla.news/u/cadayton@nostrplebs.com/1700616132469) or [Yakihonne.com](nostr:naddr1qqxnzdesxqmrzd33xvergd3eqgsrpwvez6skqp8z8jfuausdqmu9ja8fqsl73z7pklz9qrut8nrw8lsrqsqqqa28adxapy),  I'm going to review my limited experience with Nostr.  Lastly, I'm going to document my methods for keeping sensitive data secure and in cold storage.

My first exposure to **Nostr** started in January of 2023 and I don't remember the client that I started with but the experience was less than impressive at that time and I put it on the shelve for several months. The primary turn off was the volume of messages that I was being subject to because I didn't know how to follow the good content creators to limit the noise that was being generated on **Nostr**.

Now my impression is **Holly shit I get it**. I guess that I'm slow in my old age. Below is a link to get one started on **Nostr** and hopefully you can avoid the delay that I experienced.

[Welcome to Nostr](https://nostr.com/)

At this point, I'm learning how to publish articles on **Nostr** using the following tools and resources.

[Hable.news](https://habla.news/)

[YakiHonne.com](https://yakihonne.com/)

[Nostr Content Publishing Tutorial](https://v.nostr.build/nb9474.mp4)

Basically, one is working with a markdown document and publishing to **Nostr** using these tools. I'm using **Vscode** to generate the first cut of an article and then refining as needed. The first article was displayed on the Hable.news link appeared as expected but the same article displayed differently on the YakiHonne.com link.

I ended up re-editing the article via YakiHonne.com and now the article appears the same on both links. This is likely due to how the tools are dealing with the EOL characters or me forcing a EOL when I shouldn't.

Another thing that I've been experimenting with is the **Paywall** extension from both [LNBits](https://lnbits.com/) and [Zapit](https://www.zapit.live/). This allows one to monitize content behind a paywalled link.

***

**Securing Data**

The importance of securing your sensitive data and retaining your absolute control of it can not be **understated**.

There are many options for purchasing hardware devices for storing one keys and etc.  I would recommend that you visit [BTC Sessions](https://www.btcsessions.ca/) and review the various video tutorials covering these options.

Currently, for me all of these options as good as they are **do not** satisfy my requirements. These options are too one dimensional for me. I want something that does it all as well or better with greater flexibility.

[VeraCrypt](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html) is a free open source disk encryption software.  It runs on Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows.

Now you are likely thinking, I do not want to encrypt my entire hard disk and nor do I. With **VeraCrypt** one can create an encrypted disk volume of any desired size and on your computer and this disk volume just appears as file on your computer. This file can be relocated to any removable media device you desire on you computer and to as many removable media devices as one desires.

With **VeraCrypt**, you then select this file to be mounted as a disk volume on your computer and you'll need to provide the password for decrypting the file.

For [KeePassXC](https://keepassxc.org/), one can have multiple different disk volumes that can be mounted that contain the underlining desired database(s).  One might consider having one database per classification(s) of your sensitive data. For instance, one for **most secret**, one for **more secret**, and one for **less secret**.  Anyway, the point is if you can dream it then it is possible to do.

With all the flexibility that **VeraCrypt** offers, one needs to totally think through all the potential ways to protect your data and remembering that a lost password is lost data.

[KeyBase](https://keybase.io/) is an end-to-end encrypted messaging, file sharing, private git repository, vault, and team building software. The client software is open-source but unlike **Nostr** the server side is centralized. The client software is available on Linux, MacOS, Windows and mobile devices too.

**KeyBase** was purchased by Zoom several years ago. They have maintained the software since then and have been slowly de-implementing features during it's owership. Zoom has not provided any road map about the future of this software and most of the user base have moved onto other similar applications. The majority of my experience with **Keybase** was prior to Zoom ownership and others like myself are prepared for the product going to end-of-life.

In my mind, **Nostr** is striving to become like **KeyBase** but a de-centralized solution controlled by no one. The fate of **KeyBase** should be a good example to everyone about the risks of placing your trust into a centralized solution. Zoom at their whim can disable your keybase account without notice, but also be aware this is true of your email provider, internet provider, and the list goes on. I'm looking forward to the day when **Nostr** implements all of the features available in **Keybase** which will likely require that you run your own **nostr** relay.

The little known **vault** feature within KeyBase is a key/value store which allows ones to maintain key/value pairs securely and access that data programmatically from any code base. On the server side of KeyBase, it does not encrypt metadata so both the key and that associated namespace (just a grouping name) value would not be encrypted by default. So, I wrote a **PowerShell module** that integrates with the KeyBase CLI, to obscure the namespace and key values stored on the KeyBase server.

[PW-KVExplorer](https://cadayton.onrender.com/scripts/PW-KVExplorer.gif) an animated gif demostrating the Web front-end functionality of the **PSKeyBase** PowerShell module.

[KV-Explorer](https://cadayton.onrender.com/scripts/KV-Explorer.gif) an animated gif demostrating the CLI functionality of the **PSKeyBase** PowerShell module.

[PSKeyBase Module](https://legend.lnbits.com/paywall/QsBg9A3xugRfDEP2x2ZWZg) documentation and instructions for installing the **PSKeyBase** module.


Here is a good article from BitCoin Magazine doing an interview with President candidate, Robert Kennedy, Jr.

https://njump.me/naddr1qq2h5utfdf9kz4nzw3nngwr62surgv2gfsk5gq3ql4uvxlcncw5at08gphpj0r2jnw5s3eg3n6g0jyceqhz6tg8vpqesxpqqqp65w5yeek9

I'm actively supporting his campaign.

Running as an independent requires getting enough petition signatures from each state to get on the state ballot.  This is a extra cost and effort that the uniparty gets a buy on.

Please be on the look out for signing the petition in your state.

If you can, here is a link to donate in fiat or Bitcoin to support his campaign.

https://www.kennedy24.com/donate?recruiter_id=700500


Wish I hadn't missed this one.


Blind faith 100%.

I'm dumb founded by the number of people who took the jab just to keep their job.

They don't realize if we all stood together and said no that no one would have lost their jobs.  I prefer to not work with cowards.


Go to

https://www.internationalcovidsummit.com/

And view, the current collections of videos from 11/2023.

Current estimate is about 17m deaths because of the COVID jab.

One should find it interesting that pro COVID jab people won't debate on the science facts while anti COVID jab people are open to it.


Go to

https://nostr.cooking/

And sign in with your npub.


should but this on #nostr.cooking


OMG.  When will the major of people wake up to the lies we've bee told.

My previous employer mandated the jab as a condition of employment and I declined.  I was fully aware that the risk of the jab was greater than the risk of getting COVID.  Also, I"m in the risk category.

I did end up getting COVID at the end of 2022 and went with safer alternative methods of dealing with it.

Unfortunately, I think those assholes spreading the lies about the jab are going to go unpunished.


What do the academics think of the USD banking cartel (FED)?

Understanding the true nature of fiat money,  I don't see how anyone would want to support it.

If USD was still on the gold standard, I'm pretty sure Bitcoin would have never been created.


US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. It supports currencies that are independent and not controlled by the government.

https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/us-presidential-candidate-supports-bitcoin-if-elected-it-will-bring-tax-exemption-to-btc/

He has my vote and support.


Cool.  Looking forward to it.  Thanks.


Well, I guess Biden is my master then.