Project 2025, outlined in the Heritage Foundation's "Mandate for Leadership" document, serves as a fundamental guide for the next Republican administration.
Despite Trump's extensive denial, in today's material, we will explore the deepening and continuation of many policies already employed during his first term. The idea is that this material will serve as a reference document to consult and verify what was actually implemented and/or followed.
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This document presents proposals for the foreign policy and the State Department of the United States of America, as well as the strategy with its political partners and adversaries. We will also address the U.S. government's communication strategy abroad.
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Reorienting U.S. Foreign Policy: Proposals for a Conservative Future
In the chapter "The Department of State" from the "Mandate for Leadership," also known as "Project 2025," Kiron K. Skinner presents a comprehensive plan to reform U.S. foreign policy under a conservative administration. Skinner, a renowned foreign policy expert and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department, outlines global threats and offers specific recommendations to strengthen the U.S. position on the international stage.
Below, we present a detailed analysis of the proposals, emphasizing direct quotes and explanations of the key points discussed.
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History and Structure of the State Department
Since its founding in 1789, the State Department has been the primary diplomatic channel of the U.S. With nearly 80,000 employees and 275 posts around the world, it faces significant structural challenges. Skinner highlights that "the biggest problem of the State Department is not a lack of resources," but the belief that it is "an independent institution that knows what is best for the U.S." (Skinner).
The scholar and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department during the Trump administration emphasizes these points, considering the difficulty in accepting a conservative international approach by State Department employees (the equivalent of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in other countries).
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Political Leadership and Bureaucratic Support
To align the State Department with presidential priorities, Kiron suggests appointing political leaders who are committed to the president's vision. "Leadership should include political appointees in positions that do not require Senate confirmation, including senior advisors and deputy secretaries" (Skinner).
Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance of training and supporting these appointees to ensure effective coordination between agencies.
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Global Threats to the U.S.
The document identifies five countries that pose significant threats to the security and prosperity of the U.S.: China, Iran, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea.
🇨🇳 China: Skinner argues that China represents an existential threat. "The U.S. needs a strategic cost-imposing response to make Beijing's aggression economically unviable" (Skinner).
Additionally, she emphasizes that the issue is not with the Chinese people, but with the communist dictatorship that oppresses them: "As with all global struggles against communist and other tyrannical regimes, the issue should never be with the Chinese people, but with the communist dictatorship that oppresses them" (Skinner).
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🇮🇷 Iran: The Obama administration, through the 2015 nuclear deal, provided the Iranian regime with a "crucial cash bailout" (Skinner). Kiron criticizes this approach, asserting that the U.S. should support the Iranian people in their demands for a democratic government.
"The correct policy for Iran is one that recognizes that it is in the U.S. national security interests and the human rights of Iranians that they have the democratic government they demand" (Skinner).
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🇻🇪 Venezuela: Under the regimes of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has transitioned from a prosperous country to one of the poorest in South America. Skinner suggests that the U.S. should work to contain Venezuelan communism and support its people.
"The next administration should take steps to put Venezuela's communist abusers on notice and make progress in helping the Venezuelan people" (Skinner).
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🇷🇺 Russia: The war between Russia and Ukraine divides opinions among conservatives, and the document considers three lines of action. Some advocate continuing support for Ukraine, while others believe that such support does not serve U.S. security interests.
"The conservative approach rejects both isolationism and interventionism, first asking: What is in the interest of the American people?"
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One conservative school of thought believes that "Moscow's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine represents major challenges to U.S. interests, as well as to peace, stability, and the post-Cold War security order in Europe" (Skinner).
This view advocates for continued U.S. involvement, including military and economic aid, to defeat Russian President Vladimir Putin and return to pre-invasion border lines.
Another conservative school of thought argues that U.S. support for Ukraine is not in the interest of U.S. national security. According to this view, "Ukraine is not a member of the NATO alliance and is one of the most corrupt countries in the region" (Skinner).
It is argued that the European nations directly affected by the conflict should help defend Ukraine, but the U.S. should seek a swift end to the conflict through a negotiated settlement.
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A third conservative viewpoint avoids both isolationism and interventionism, proposing that "each foreign policy decision should first ask: What is in the interest of the American people?" (Skinner).
From this perspective, continued U.S. involvement should be fully funded, limited to military aid while European allies address Ukraine's economic needs, and must have a clear national security strategy that does not endanger American lives.
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Although not stated explicitly, I believe this third viewpoint is the one Kiron Skinner desires, as she considers American intervention important but advocates for balancing the costs of the war with its partners in the European Union and NATO.
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🇰🇵 North Korea: North Korea must be deterred from any military conflict and cannot be allowed to remain a de facto nuclear power.
"The U.S. cannot allow North Korea to remain a de facto nuclear power with the capability to threaten the U.S. or its allies" (Skinner).
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Detailed Policy Proposals
Refugee Admissions: The Biden administration has caused a collapse in border security and internal immigration enforcement, according to Skinner. She argues that the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) should be resized.
"The federal government should redirect screening and verification resources to the border crisis, indefinitely reducing the number of USRAP refugee admissions until the crisis can be contained" (Skinner).
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Corporate Collaboration with China: Skinner criticizes the collaboration of companies like BlackRock and Disney with the Chinese regime, noting that "many are invested in an unwavering faith in the international system and global norms," refusing to acknowledge Beijing's malign activities.
She emphasizes that the real issue is the communist dictatorship that oppresses the Chinese people, not the Chinese citizens themselves (Skinner).
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Fentanyl and Mexico: The trafficking of fentanyl, facilitated by Mexican cartels in collaboration with Chinese precursor chemical manufacturers, is a critical problem.
"Mexican cartels, working closely with Chinese manufacturers of fentanyl precursor chemicals, are sending this drug to the U.S., causing an unprecedented lethal impact" (Skinner). The next administration should adopt a firm stance to halt this public health crisis.
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Re-hemispherization of Manufacturing: Kiron proposes that the U.S. promote the relocation of manufacturing to partner countries such as Mexico and Canada.
"The U.S. should do everything possible to shift global manufacturing to Central and South American countries, especially to move it away from China" (Skinner). This would improve the supply chain and represent a significant economic boost for the region.
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Abraham Accords and a New “Quad”: Skinner suggests that the next administration should expand the Abraham Accords to include countries like Saudi Arabia and form a new security pact in the Middle East that includes Israel, Egypt, Gulf states, and possibly India.
"Protecting the freedom of navigation in the Gulf and the Red Sea/Suez Canal is vital for the global economy and, therefore, for U.S. prosperity" (Skinner).
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Policy for Africa: The U.S. strategy for Africa should shift focus from humanitarian assistance to economic growth and countering China’s malign activities.
"Development assistance should focus on fostering free market systems and involving the U.S. private sector" (Skinner). She also highlights that African nations are opposed to the imposition of policies such as abortion and LGBT lobbying.
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Relations with Europe and Asia
Europe: The U.S. should demand that NATO countries increase their contributions to defense. "The U.S. cannot be expected to provide a defense umbrella for countries that do not contribute adequately" (Skinner). Additionally, urgent trade agreements should be pursued with the post-Brexit United Kingdom.
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Asia: The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was humiliating and created new challenges. Skinner emphasizes the importance of India as a critical partner to counterbalance the Chinese threat and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. Cooperation within the Quad, which includes the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia, is essential to this strategy. "The priority is to advance U.S.-India cooperation as a pillar of the Quad" (Skinner).
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International Organizations
Skinner criticizes the corruption and failure of the World Health Organization (WHO) during the Covid-19 pandemic. "The next administration should end blind support for international organizations and direct the Secretary of State to initiate a cost-benefit analysis of U.S. participation in all international organizations" (Skinner).
She also supports the “Geneva Consensus Declaration on Women’s Health and Protection of the Family,” which is against abortion, and believes that the U.S. government should not fund international organizations that promote abortion (Skinner).
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Conclusion
Skinner’s document provides a detailed vision for reorienting U.S. foreign policy under a conservative administration, with an emphasis on ensuring that the State Department serves the national interests defined by the president.
With these guidelines, the next administration has the opportunity to redefine the U.S. position on the global stage, promoting security, prosperity, and freedom.
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Project 2025 and the New Era of the Trump Administration: Combatting China, Iran, Russia, North Korea, and Venezuela

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Project 2025, outlined in the "Mandate for Leadership" document by the Heritage Foundation, is a crucial guide for the next Republican administration. Crafted by conservative intellectuals from major American think tanks, this plan promises to have significant influence on a potential Donald Trump administration, even if he does not formally acknowledge it as his government plan.
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This document presents proposals to depoliticize government agencies, increase efficiency, and reduce costs, aiming to dismantle the Deep State and combat the Woke agenda associated with the Democratic Party.
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Dissolution of the DHS and Redistribution of Functions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established in 2002 in response to the September 11 attacks, with the goal of consolidating various agencies responsible for domestic security under a single command. The DHS includes agencies such as FEMA, TSA, ICE, and CISA.
Project 2025's proposal to dissolve the DHS and redistribute its functions to other agencies aims to address excessive bureaucracy and a lack of cohesion, arguing that centralization has failed to effectively integrate its diverse missions.
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Impact on the Democratic Deep State:
The dissolution of the DHS would pose a significant threat to the Democratic Deep State, as it would redistribute the power concentrated in a single entity across multiple other agencies, making it more difficult to politicize and centralize control over domestic security operations.
This decentralization would reduce the ability to use the DHS as a political tool against opponents.
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Primary Recommendations
Combining Immigration Agencies:
Merge U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) of the Department of Justice (DOJ) into a new autonomous border and immigration agency.
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Privatization of the TSA:
Privatize the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), drawing inspiration from Canadian and European models, to reduce costs and improve service for travelers.
Division of the Secret Service (USSS):
The U.S. Secret Service (USSS), responsible for protecting national leaders and investigating financial crimes, would be divided.
The protective element would be transferred to the Department of Justice (DOJ), while the financial investigations element would be moved to the Department of the Treasury.
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Impact on the Democratic Deep State:
The division of the USSS would significantly weaken centralized control over protection and financial investigations, making it more difficult to use these functions for political purposes.
Transferring the protective element to the DOJ and the financial investigations element to the Treasury would complicate efforts for any group or party to manipulate these crucial government functions for partisan objectives.
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Established in 2018, CISA is a federal agency responsible for protecting the U.S. critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
CISA's mandate includes ensuring cybersecurity for sectors such as energy, transportation, and healthcare, and it collaborates with public and private entities to strengthen the country’s cyber resilience.
Criticisms and Restructuring Proposals:
Project 2025 strongly criticizes CISA for deviating from its original mission and being used as a political tool for censoring speech and influencing elections. The proposal is to transfer CISA to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and return the agency to its statutory focus.
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Review of Executive Order 12333
Executive Order 12333, issued in 1981, sets guidelines for U.S. intelligence activities, including the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information.
Project 2025 proposes a review of this order to ensure that intelligence agencies are not used for political purposes but are focused on protecting national security.
Objectives of the Review:
Prevent Abuse: Ensure that intelligence collection is conducted legally, without being used to target political opponents.
Ensure Impartiality: Reaffirm that intelligence operations must be conducted impartially, with a sole focus on the country's security.
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Reforms in Public Service
Facilitation of Public Employee Dismissal:
Project 2025 emphasizes the need to simplify the process for dismissing public employees who do not perform their duties impartially or who promote specific political agendas.
Performance Evaluations:
The document highlights the importance of merit-based compensation, stating that performance evaluations are only effective when tied to real consequences. Research indicates that 90% of major private companies in the U.S. use a merit-based pay system linked to evaluations. However, in the federal government, compensation remains largely based on seniority, despite efforts to adopt merit-based pay.
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Inclusion of Employees Aligned with Conservative Values:
Aligned Hiring: Establish mechanisms to hire public employees who share conservative values, ensuring that the policies and practices of agencies are consistent with the principles endorsed by the administration.
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Controversial Cases and Politicization:
Hunter Biden Laptop Case:
Project 2025 harshly criticizes the FBI and the Department of Justice, accusing them of acting in a biased and politically motivated manner. The authors suggest that the agency is intimidating parents who protest by labeling them as "domestic terrorists," while simultaneously suppressing politically unfavorable speech under the guise of combating "disinformation."
Furthermore, the critique highlights that the FBI is alleged to be neglecting violent attacks on pregnancy centers and violations of laws prohibiting attempts to intimidate Supreme Court justices.
The criticism intensifies with allegations that the FBI interfered in domestic elections and engaged in propaganda operations, specifically citing the purported Russian collusion conspiracy in 2016 and the suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop case in 2020, which is seen as a threat to the Republic.
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Politicization of the FBI:
Election Interference: Russia Hoax and Trump, Suppression of Hunter Biden’s Laptop, and Big Tech Collusion.
Revelations about the FBI’s role in the 2016 "Russia Hoax" and the suppression of Hunter Biden’s laptop in 2020 suggest that the agency may have strayed from its impartial duties.
These actions indicate concerning politicization, where the agency appears to have been used to influence the political landscape in favor of certain interests. This includes collaboration between the FBI and Big Tech companies to control discourse.
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Comprehensive Review of FBI Investigations:
It is crucial to conduct an immediate and thorough review of all significant investigations and activities within the FBI, terminating those that are illegal or contrary to national interests.
This step is essential for restoring public trust in the FBI. A public report on the findings of this review could enhance transparency and confidence.
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Structural Reorganization:
Align the FBI within the Department of Justice (DOJ) according to its purposes of national security and law enforcement.
The agency should be under the supervision of the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division and the National Security Division, ensuring that the FBI does not operate as an independent entity but is instead subordinated to the DOJ’s directives.
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Prohibition on Policing Speech:
Prohibit the FBI from engaging in activities related to combating "disinformation" or "misinformation" disseminated by Americans who are not linked to plausible criminal activities.
The Constitution, through the First Amendment, prohibits the government from policing speech, ensuring a healthy public debate without governmental intervention.
All these measures represent a significant attack on the "Deep State" within American institutions. These public policies have been considered a dictatorial threat by many sectors of the American press.
However, the real issue should be the politicization of unelected bureaucrats by a political faction.
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Combating Woke Culture in the Intelligence Community
Future leadership of the Intelligence Community (IC) needs to implement a plan to replace the "woke" culture and identity politics that have spread throughout the federal government.
The goal is to restore traditional American values such as patriotism, racial impartiality, and job competence, which have been replaced by advocacy for "social justice" and identity politics.
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Final Considerations
The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 is not merely an administrative reform plan; it is a manifesto of resistance against the Washington status quo. The proposals aim to dismantle established power structures, eliminate politicization, and combat the Woke agenda. If implemented, this plan would profoundly impact how the U.S. government operates, promoting a more efficient, limited government aligned with conservative principles.
Threat to the Democratic Deep State:
A potential new administration under Donald Trump represents an existential threat to the Democratic Deep State entrenched in American institutions.
The dissolution of the DHS, depoliticization of intelligence agencies, division of the Secret Service, review of Executive Order 12333, privatization of the TSA, and the hiring of employees aligned with conservative values are all measures that would significantly weaken centralized control and the ability to use these institutions for political purposes.
By dismantling concentrated power and promoting a more transparent and accountable government, Project 2025 aims to restore public trust and ensure that government agencies serve national interests rather than partisan ones.
Of course, not all aspects of the plan may be implemented, but the prospect of several of these measures being enacted should be a cause for concern for the Democratic Deep State.

What Plans from Project 2025 and the Trump Administration Threaten the American Deep State?

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Today we will understand how Argentina, when under the control of the Foro de São Paulo, was an important asset for the Chinese Communist Party in South America and how Javier Milei is charting paths to change this scenario.
The Chinese government has been making diplomatic overtures to areas near the polar regions as part of its maritime strategy.
After a "strategic retreat," the Southern Hemisphere has assumed a new dimension for Chinese interests in South America.
Beijing has been increasing its diplomatic engagement with countries in the region, especially Argentina in recent times, through a series of economic, sociocultural, and to a lesser extent, military agreements. This includes the delivery of vaccines and the intention to accelerate an investment plan worth $30 million.
China has focused on several geopolitically sensitive projects in Argentina, all strategic: controlling air and maritime space and strategic facilities in territorial areas monitored by Beijing over Antarctica and the South Atlantic. However, doubts arise about China's intentions...
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For Xi Jinping's government, Argentina stands out for its strategic location, the influential posture of its leaders, and its alignment with China's economic and military power expansion. China has made significant investments and infrastructure initiatives in various Argentine regions.
In addition to establishing a presence in the province of Neuquén, China has targeted the port city of Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, the South Atlantic islands, and the San Juan region near the Chilean border.
A 2012 agreement between authorities in Argentina's Neuquén province and Beijing allowed the construction of a deep space tracking station near the Chilean border, which caught Washington's attention.
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In 2014, through a bilateral agreement between the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program, represented by the Satellite Launch and Tracking Control General (CLTC) of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Argentina's National Commission on Space Activities (CONAE), the agreement identified the Argentine space station at Bajada del Agrio as the most favorable location for hosting a Chinese base in the Southern Hemisphere.
The project became operational in 2017 on a 200-hectare area and represents the third in a global network and the first outside China. It features a 110-ton, 35-meter-diameter antenna for deep space exploration (telemetry and technology for "terrestrial tracking, command, and data acquisition"), with the CLTC having a special exploration license for a period of 50 years.
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The 50-year contract grants the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) the ability to operate freely on Argentine soil. The facility, known as Espacio Lejano, set a precedent for a Chinese ground tracking station in Río Gallegos, on the southeastern coast of Argentina, which was formally announced in 2021.
In 2016, a document issued by the U.S. State Council Information Office raised concerns among the U.S. government and European Union (EU) countries about the potential military and geopolitical uses of the base in the Southern Hemisphere and Antarctica. Another element fueling suspicion is the existence of "secret clauses" in a document signed by the General Directorate of Legal Advisory (DICOL) of Argentina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, and Worship with the Chinese government.
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Since the Espacio Lejano contract was signed, U.S. analysts and authorities have repeatedly expressed concern about China's growing collaboration with Argentina on security and surveillance issues.
In 2023, a general from the U.S. Southern Command stated during a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee: "The PRC [People's Republic of China] has expanded its capacity to extract resources, establish ports, manipulate governments through predatory investment practices, and build potential dual-use space facilities."
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The shift in the Argentine government from a leftist spectrum, led by leaders of the São Paulo Forum, to a Milei administration, which has always advocated for libertarian and pro-Western rhetoric, has altered the dynamics of Chinese-Argentine relations in 2024.
Milei assumed office on December 10, 2023, replacing the progressive president Alberto Fernández, who had strengthened ties with China and signed an agreement in 2022 to join the CCP’s Belt and Road Initiative. During his campaign, Milei did not hide his disdain for communist regimes and signaled his intention to move away from socialist policies in favor of a more libertarian direction.
In the nearly seven months since taking office, Milei has implemented major economic reforms and streamlined the government.
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Other recent "positive indicators" suggest that the Milei administration is prioritizing defense relations with the United States over China, according to Leland Lazarus, Associate Director of National Security at the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University.
"The fact is that, in just six months, he has already visited the United States several times. He has met with Secretary [Antony] Blinken, been to the White House... all of this is like absolute music to General Richardson's ears; to President [Joe] Biden's ears," Lazarus told Epoch Times.
General Richardson visited Argentina in April, a trip that included the donation of a C-130H Hercules transport aircraft to the Argentine Air Force and a visit to a naval facility in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, at the southern tip of the country.
"We are committed to working closely with Argentina so that our collaborative security efforts benefit our citizens, our countries, and our hemisphere in enduring and positive ways," she said in a statement at the time.
In Ushuaia, General Richardson met with local military personnel to discuss their role in "safeguarding vital maritime routes for global trade."
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In a statement from the Argentine Ministry of Defense, Milei confirmed that General Richardson also reviewed the progress of an "integrated naval base" at the Ushuaia naval facility. Argentine officials said they also discussed "legislative modernization on defense issues."
Under the previous administration, China had received preferential treatment.
In June 2023, Tierra del Fuego Governor Gustavo Melella approved China's plans to build a "multi-use" port facility near the Strait of Magellan.
The project was met with legislative backlash, as three national deputies and members of the Civic Coalition filed an official complaint against the governor's provincial decree to build the port with Beijing. The same group also accused Melella of compromising Argentina’s national security.
No public records show that the project has progressed since then.
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Argentina's desire for deeper security cooperation with Western partners was also evident in April when Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri signed a historic agreement to purchase 24 F-16 fighter jets from Denmark.
"Today we are concluding the most important military aviation acquisition since 1983," Petri said in an official statement.
"Thanks to this investment in defense, I can proudly say that we are beginning to restore our air sovereignty and that our entire society is better protected against all the threats we face."
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The purchase occurred after several media reports in 2022 indicated that the previous Fernández administration was considering buying JF-17 fighter jets made in China and Pakistan. A former minister from ex-president Mauricio Macri's government, who requested anonymity, confirmed to Epoch Times that a deal to acquire JF-17 jets was being considered during the Fernández era.
Chinese investment did not occur only in Argentina. According to a document from the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee: "From 2009 to 2019, China transferred a total of $634 million in significant military equipment to five South American countries—Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The governments of Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Argentina purchased defense equipment from the PRC, cooperated in military exercises, and engaged in educational exchanges and training for their military personnel."
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Access to space plays a crucial role in the CCP's strategic objectives.
Thus, when reports emerged in early April that Milei's government wanted to inspect Espacio Lejano, experts suggested it supported his national security moves away from China.
According to the Espacio Lejano contract, signed under Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's Peronist regime, CCP officials are not required to let anyone—including the Argentine president—enter the facility without prior notice.
According to Article 3, the agreement stipulates that Argentine authorities cannot interfere with or interrupt the "normal activities" of the facility and must explore alternative options and provide an unspecified amount of notice before being granted access.
China has maintained that Espacio Lejano is for deep space exploration, lunar missions, and communication with satellites already in orbit. However, there is deep skepticism that the claim of space exploration alone is highly unlikely.
The big question is: what could this facility do in times of war?
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Neuquén is just one of 11 ground stations and space research facilities China has in Latin America and the Caribbean. This represents the largest concentration of space equipment China has outside its own country. According to data from the Gordon Institute, the Chinese Espacio Lejano station and the Río Gallegos facility provide an ideal surveillance position near the polar orbit.
The polar orbit is useful for data collection, transmission, and tracking because it allows for observation of the entire planet from space. The resolution of communications is also improved due to the proximity of satellites in orbit to the Earth's surface.
Additionally, it offers strategic advantages for any government involved in espionage.
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Regarding deeper security collaboration with the United States, the trend is that Milei’s government will do as much as possible without jeopardizing its contracts with China, which is currently Argentina's second-largest trading partner.
However, if Argentina's defense cooperation with China cools, the communist regime might wait for another Argentine government to continue its expansion—a government that could be more favorable to the CCP's objectives.
Everything will depend on the continued success of Javier Milei's economic miracle, ensuring his government is re-elected and he can appoint a successor, making it more challenging for China, and avoiding a situation similar to what occurred in Brazil starting in 2023.
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Milei’s Strategy to Confront China and Its "Axis of Dictators"

This is a long form article, you can read it in https://habla.news/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqy5l2xy46y4t8jwdcfkty27mh80frrjlrnle39pl8psw75aygxqrqqxnzdejx5unyvehxvurzvenrzzcnu


Precious metals have served as monetary backing for millennia, but this does not guarantee that gold is a safe investment or a good hedge against economic crises and monetary collapses. Since its last major rally in the 1980s, gold has been progressively demonetized.
Those who acquired gold in the late 1980s will need to rely on a significant increase in demand or a supply shock for its price to rise by 561% and regain the purchasing power it had 40 years ago.
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If you look at the purchasing power of $1 (green line), you'll see that the depreciation is even faster. This might create the impression that gold is a good store of value. But does the fact that something loses value more slowly amidst a general decline really make it a store of value?
Unless the total demand for gold increases at the same rate as its supply has grown in recent years, the purchasing power of the metal is likely to decline.
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In other words, if you own an ounce of gold, that ounce will represent an increasingly smaller fraction of the total gold reserves, meaning you are being diluted. Additionally, one should also consider the cost and risk of storage, but that's another issue.
If you don't want to compare the purchasing power of gold today with the 1980s, you can consider its value from 9 years ago. Between September 2011 and November 2015, the Fed printed approximately $2.8 trillion. This also provides a perspective on gold's depreciation relative to the significant monetary expansion during that period.
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In other words, the Fed expanded its monetary base by about 30% during that 4-year period. However, the price of an ounce of gold fell by 45% (from $1,900 to $1,057) over the same interval. A true store of value should protect against excessive money printing. In contrast, during that same period, Bitcoin appreciated by 8,500% (from $5 to $419).
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Indeed, while it is interesting to note that this was the exact period when gold derivatives were launched on CME Group, it's important to remember that correlation does not imply causation. Many factors can influence the price of gold and Bitcoin, and establishing a direct causal relationship requires more detailed analysis.
https://derivsource.com/2011/06/21/cme-group-announces-the-launch-of-three-new-short-term-gold-crude-oil-and-natural-gas-options-contracts/
In an asset where supply can only be physically verified, flooding the market with gold contracts could lead to significant issues. This might result in market manipulation, legal liabilities, fines, and potentially even imprisonment for those involved. Such actions can undermine the integrity of the market and lead to regulatory and legal consequences.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/06/ex-jp-morgan-trader-pleads-guilty-to-manipulating-metals-markets.html
Over longer periods, gold has not functioned as a true "store of value" relative to the dollar for quite some time, despite recently returning to its price from 9 years ago. This suggests that, while gold may have periods of price recovery, it has struggled to maintain its value over extended horizons compared to fiat currencies.
It's worth noting that before 1980, aluminum was valued higher than gold. This reflects how market dynamics and technological advancements can significantly impact the value of commodities over time.
https://www.mgsrefining.com/blog/why-aluminum-is-no-longer-a-precious-metal/
While gold has been undergoing a gradual demonetization process since 1980, another asset appears to be experiencing the opposite—hyper-monetization. (See in red; don't be alarmed.)
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With the advent of Bitcoin, you believe that gold will continue on the same path as silver since the end of the bimetallic standard in 1853: a prolonged process of demonetization, with increasing volatility and reduced liquidity.
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Since 1913, the dollar has lost 97% of its purchasing power. Over the same period, the gold supply has increased significantly. Since 1980, gold has lost about 82% of its purchasing power. Given that the dollar is used as the unit of account and gold's liquidity is measured in dollars, these changes reflect the complex interaction between the currency and the precious metal.
The U.S. is by far the country with the largest gold reserves in the world and is also the fourth-largest miner of the metal. Additionally, the country controls and issues the currency that serves as the unit of account for gold and has the highest liquidity in global trade.
Is gold easy to transport? Is it simple to verify its supply and authenticity? Is it practical to store? Is its industrial utility significant? Can it be disrupted? And what about the continuous increase in its supply? These are important questions to consider.
In my humble opinion, it will not be the dollar or fiat currencies that will suffer the most from the existence of Bitcoin, but rather the market cap of gold.
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Why Gold May Not Be the Safe Haven You Think: The Truth About Its Depreciation

We explore the history of gold as a store of value and question its effectiveness as a safe investment today. Although gold has been used as monetary backing for millennia, this doesn't mean it remains a reliable hedge against economic crises and monetary collapses. We analyze how gold has been progressively demonetized since its last major rally in the 1980s and discuss why those who acquired gold back then would need a massive surge in demand or a supply shock for their investments to regain the purchasing power they had decades ago. Is gold still a good bet for the future?

This is a long form article, you can read it in https://habla.news/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqy5l2xy46y4t8jwdcfkty27mh80frrjlrnle39pl8psw75aygxqrqqxnzdejx5unyv3exymr2veka2hquq


gm NOSTR ☀

You can't tax your way to prosperity because eventually you run out of other people's money 💰

https://video.nostr.build/7321cfc2004883263071259b00e753fdc0e1cac45accc3db1eb2ab6c7c7fbb21.mp4


GM 💜


If you call the thief a thief, you'll be arrested and still have to pay a fine for slander.


Brazil's history is more unique than that of the United States. In 1990, there was a confiscation in Brazil, and the person responsible for it is still in power today. Brazil is truly unbelievable. It is likely to be the second country to implement its own CBDC due to its close relationship with China.


🚨Spot prices are surging strongly, while short positions in futures predominate.

This is the kind of structure most beneficial for recoveries, and it will be good to keep the number of open contracts neutralized.

Lower leverage means a lower chance of reversing the movement.

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🚨Brazil 🇧🇷: In a historic decision that promises to reshape the financial and legal landscape of the country, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) has decreed the end of banking secrecy in Brazil. The measure, taken after intense debates and analysis, aims to increase transparency and combat crimes such as money laundering, corruption, and tax evasion.


🇺🇸 USA: The wildfire ravaging the foothills of San Bernardino County in Southern California is now threatening more than 36,000 structures, according to emergency officials.
The Line Fire started on 09/05 and has since burned approximately 8,300 hectares east of Los Angeles.


🚨 Brazil 🇧🇷: Rumble is blocking access to its video platform in Brazil due to censorship demands from the local government.

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🚨United Kingdom 🇬🇧: The Princess of Wales (Kate) announced that she has completed her chemotherapy and is now focused on being cancer-free.
In a message, she said her illness has given her a “new perspective on everything” and a renewed focus on the “simple but important things in life.”


USA 🇺🇸: D. Trump is set to make history this Tuesday (10th) as the candidate who has participated in the most debates (Democrats vs Republicans) in the history of U.S. presidential elections.
The current ranking is as follows:

- B. Obama: 6 debates
- R. Reagan: 6 debates
- George H.W. Bush: 6 debates
- D. Trump: 6 debates


🚨An address accumulated 15,067 BTC in 3 days, 10,142 BTC 15 Minutes Ago and 4,925 BTC 3 days ago.

All these funds were withdrawn from Xapo Bank around 3 years ago and are being reconsolidated to this address.

This could be Wences Casares personal stash.

https://mempool.space/address/bc1qe2n7t4h47l33cazdlfa0hzs5tfke35dzj6tzuy


good morning nostr, stay humble and stack sats 🫡


How do you call this?

Unleashing the power of nature, this is a traditional washing machine that uses flowing water to cleanse clothes.
https://m.primal.net/KjrH.mp4


Trust is not enough, we need to verify. I really wanted to implement this using 'PLS' (https://github.com/PrivateLawSociety). We can't bet without a mediator, as trust is not guaranteed. I hope you understand the basic premise of this environment.


USA 🇺🇸: "New York Times" poll shows:
Trump 48%
Harris 47%


Russia 🇷🇺/ USA 🇺🇸: Russian state media declares K. Harris as "our candidate."

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A U.S. M2 Bradley firing on Russian positions. Its 25mm M242 cannon can fire high-penetration rounds, designed for armored combat, as well as high-explosive rounds, which are more suitable for engaging infantry, as seen in this video.

https://video.nostr.build/13ccc75d47ee7cd3e2aa1c33aee84eb8f245749e01f558b2c95aca867d026796.mp4


In a bold operation, the Spanish Air Force successfully extracted Edmundo González from Venezuela. The Venezuelan opposition leader, recognized as the legitimate winner of the elections according to disclosed tallies, had an arrest warrant issued by dictator Nicolás Maduro. However, he was flown out of the country last night on a Spanish military plane and has been granted political asylum in Spain.

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María Corina Machado's statement on Edmundo González's exile in Spain: According to her, the Venezuelan opposition leader, who was the legitimate winner based on 81% of the tallied results, was forced to leave the country due to persecution, threats, and arrest warrants issued by Maduro's dictatorship.

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USA 🇺🇸: Former California Democrat and ex-Majority Leader of the California State Senate, Gloria Romero, announced that she will be changing her voter registration to Republican, stating that she is "fed up."

"There are many others like me, disillusioned Democrats, who no longer recognize this so-called party of democracy," Romero said.


Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on countries that trade using currencies other than the U.S. dollar, adding a new element to his tariff-based agenda. Trump, a long-time proponent of protectionist trade policies, claimed the dollar has been "under major siege" for the past eight years. Nations like China, India, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa discussed de-dollarization during a summit last year. In contrast, Trump reiterated his desire to maintain the dollar as the world’s reserve currency, reaffirming this commitment at a rally on Saturday.

Although the dollar’s dominance has declined in recent decades, it still made up 59% of official foreign exchange reserves in Q1 2024, with the euro in second place at nearly 20%.

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The global bond rally has gained renewed momentum amid economic concerns in the U.S. and weak data from the Eurozone. The value of global bonds increased by 0.3% this week, reaching $69.29 trillion, nearing a new all-time high.

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Zap us and all funds go directly to Nostrify Brazil Billboard 🇧🇷  using nostrifybrazil@geyser.fund.

Let's get this to 100% funded!!

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

Meanwhile in Brazil:
https://m.primal.net/KigH.png@`geyser`


GN.

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“War is peace.
Freedom is slavery.
Ignorance is strength.”

― George Orwell, 1984

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I'm Brazilian, and these protests won't accomplish anything. They will only serve as bargaining chips for the BIGGEST traitor of the last 500 years: Jair Bolsonaro! The biggest beneficiary of Alexandre de Moraes' impeachment will be the communist Lula, because if it happens, Lula will be able to appoint yet another Supreme Court justice. He has already appointed 7 out of the 11 justices. Bolsonaro appointed two, but guess who they owe favors to? Exactly, they are PT's lapdogs. So, Lula controls 9 out of the 11 justices, and if Moraes' impeachment happens, he will control 10 out of 11. The only one outside of his influence was appointed by FHC, who once said the happiest day of his life was when he handed over the presidential sash to Lula.

"Do you want to protest? Buy Bitcoin!
You can protest as much as you want, but it won't change anything. You'll remain a slave as long as the state keeps ruling and controlling your life."

— Daniel Fraga

https://video.nostr.build/129e53b924dc9bcc449c53b9836d3dd2e5232277c4bbfc03f1c0c9e4571e8ac2.mp4


World 🌎: Elon Musk now controls nearly two-thirds of all active satellites orbiting Earth after the launch of the 7,000th Starlink satellite this week. The internet satellite constellation, built and operated by Mr. Musk's company SpaceX, has grown at an average rate of three satellites per day since the first launch in 2019, according to the newspaper "The Independent."


Loved


On September 7, 2021, El Salvador became the first country to officially adopt Bitcoin.

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Bro, Hans' chess is really bad...


World 🌎:
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Quer protestar? Compre Bitcoin! nostr:note1qgxa33q3f3gfz8c8khgmhzuyl4s2pa6mscrg05e37e6gcxyk7fusx2593p


Video showing more details about how Ukraine attacks and destroys the pontoons that the Russians are building over the Seym River in Kursk. It is impossible to hide these pontoons from drones, and since they are lightweight structures, they can easily be destroyed with cluster bombs.
https://m.primal.net/KiGM.mp4

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Another Russian crossing was destroyed by Ukraine in the Kursk region. The Ukrainians have destroyed all the bridges in the area to hinder the deployment of Russian reinforcements and are now focusing on destroying pontoon bridges – temporary structures that can be quickly set up. For this mission, they are using cluster munitions, fired by HIMARS, from distances of up to 80 km.
https://m.primal.net/KiGF.mp4


You are a remnant, and there is always a place for you 🙏💜


🚨Germany 🇩🇪: German Green Party congressman Anton Hofreiter suggests that it may be necessary to restrict the social network "X" in the country.

Hofreiter, who is the Chairman of the European Affairs Committee in the German parliament, stated: "One of the biggest problems of extremism is online radicalization," Hofreiter told Funke media group's newspapers (Saturday editions). "We must prevent the spread of anti-human and unconstitutional content on the Internet."


Mastodon people saying GM on Nostr. https://video.nostr.build/38adaa56b1a4f6fbf2dc39238365a13db6d6e16d14dddece3807e54e724d9b1c.mp4


Over the past 30 years, Germany has significantly lagged behind the US in economic growth. Since 1980, the US economy has expanded tenfold, while Germany's has only grown fivefold. While faster population growth in the US partly explains this gap, Germany's underperformance since the 1990s is not coincidental. The US has leveraged digitalization much more effectively, reaping substantial economic benefits, while Germany has been slower to adopt technological advancements. A prime example of this is Volkswagen, reflecting Germany's more cautious approach to modernization.

https://image.nostr.build/582550f19da20ee7d5496e6bf0001993ae4c46917a2a56ee5ab202948e2a8f67.jpg


#yestr


good morning nostr, stay humble and stack sats 🫡


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Bitcoin Twitter RIP 🪦


Web of Trust Relay:

This relay looks at who you follow, and who they follow, and saves every note in this trust network automatically.

I added it as my only relay in amethyst and spam is now completely gone.

Anyone in my web of trust can use my relay:

wss://wot.utxo.one

But the much better solution for nostr is to run your own WoT relay

https://github.com/bitvora/wot-relay

ps I'm faster than nostr:nprofile1qqsrhuxx8l9ex335q7he0f09aej04zpazpl0ne2cgukyawd24mayt8gprfmhxue69uhhq7tjv9kkjepwve5kzar2v9nzucm0d5hszxmhwden5te0wfjkccte9emk2um5v4exucn5vvhxxmmd9us2xuyp


Nasdaq 100 plunged 5.9% in worst week since Nov 2022, S&P 500 dropped 4.3% in worst week since March 2023.
https://m.primal.net/KhWv.jpg


US 10y yields dropped to their lowest point since Jun 2023 as mkts worried about growth following the soft US jobs report.
https://m.primal.net/KhWu.jpg


Traders see 50% chance of Jumbo Fed cut as soft US jobs data fuels bond rally.
https://m.primal.net/KhWt.jpg


US jobs data is mixed, or as Vital Knowledge Media puts it, "could have been worse, but not great." This report strongly supports the Fed making a 50bps move on 9/18. Nonfarm payrolls (NFP) increased by 142k in August, falling short of the 165k expected. Additionally, the previous two months were revised down by a net -86k, with July now showing an 89k (was 114k) gain and June at 118k (was 179k).

The unemployment rate edged down to 4.2%, as anticipated. Average hourly earnings rose by 0.4%, higher than the forecasted 0.2%. Hours worked increased to 34.3 from 34.2. The labor force grew by 120k, following a 420k rise previously. Household employment saw a gain of 168k, after a 67k increase. The labor force participation rate remained steady at 62.7%. Private payrolls rose by 118k, up from the previously revised 74k (was 97k), while ADP reported 99k.
https://m.primal.net/KhWq.jpg


🚨USA 🇺🇸: The judge in the case where Donald Trump was convicted of bribery has postponed the sentencing from September 18 to November 26, pushing it to after the presidential election.


This industrial production chart indicates that Germany's deindustrialization is accelerating.
https://m.primal.net/KhWm.jpg


Read the latest Bitcoin Strategy newsletter from earlier today, covering current price action, key levels, ETF outflows, and the latest updates to the ETF Tracker by analyzing the ETFs' cost basis! Subscribe for timely insights. #Bitcoin
https://www.bitcoinstrategyplatform.com/news/market-analysis-biggest-week-of-etf


Here is how I would start from scratch to have the best private nostr device and experience. Time to level up npub!

Buy an unlocked pixel 7 or higher with cash
Flash with #Graphene OS

Download Tor browser
Download Obtainium
Add Orbot
Add Amber
Add Citrine
Add Amethyst
Add Minibits
Add Zeus
Add Oxchat
Add SimpleX
Add Robosats
Add NewPipe

Select all the apps to run through Orbot

Now set up your nostr profile

nostr:nevent1qqst3quznpsjvh5crsp90z5el4d7vuqv4ectlf8mr2qgxy9thqsd9gspz3mhxw309akx7cmpd35x7um58g6rsd3e9upzpmd5wqn399avtfslyalne52du4xx066ue5sw7rva72d7rp59hvqyqvzqqqqqqyz9jxw2

Turn on Citrine and add it to the outbox relay settings in Amethyst. Add trusted relays as they see everything you do.

nostr:naddr1qq9hyetvv9uj6um9w36hqq3qgcxzte5zlkncx26j68ez60fzkvtkm9e0vrwdcvsjakxf9mu9qewqxpqqqp65wjvcq4q

To add a zapping wallet open Minibits and get a free LN Address and add a mint. Now paste your LN address into Amethyst in your nostr profile.

Once you have 100k sats open a self custodial LN channel with Zeus Wallet using their LSP.

You now have an anonymous device, running over Tor,  with a nostr signing device on the phone, nostr running thru orbot vpn, with a nostr relay on the phone, with a privacy preserving wallet with no personal info attatched.

For private encrypted DM log into Oxchat using Amber.

You can host your own onion nostr relay and a SimpleX server using a DIY Start9 home setup.

For purchasing No KYC sats use Robosats.

For watching and downloading videos use NewPipe.

Use Freedom Tech to stay private & sovereign!


Go Hans 🚀


#Amethyst v0.91.0: Edge to edge feeds

Hidden words now filter by the user's fields as well. You can hide by name, profile picture, banner, lightning and nip-05 addresses and about me fields.

Features:
- Finishes Edge to Edge transition for Android 15
- Adds compression settings to the media uploading screen by nostr:nprofile1qqsv4zwtz8cuwh2mvc3zdrl5853g365t9j6mn25edlul7uz0eyzt0zcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsshgmkj
- Adds sliding animations in all inner screens
- Adds copy stack to clipboard for error messages that have an exception
- Enables the use of hidden words for all visible properties of the user

Bug Fixes
- Fixes blank alt field when no alt text is provided on NIP-96
- Fixes missing Private Home/Outbox relay list after loading from backup
- Fixes keyboard padding issues when using physical keyboards on the message screens.
- Fixes token sanitization when using gcompatup with unified push by nostr:nprofile1qqs827g8dkd07zjvlhh60csytujgd3l9mz7x807xk3fewge7rwlukxgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszrnhwden5te0dehhxtnvdakz7qgswaehxw309ahx7um5wghx6mmd9usjfpck
- Fixes moving top buttons on the full screen dialog for images and videos.
- Fixes weird padding of the key backup screen
- Fixes using npub instead of pubkey in hex when communicating with Amber
- Fixes blinking on crossfades when the system's light/dark theme is different than the app's theme
- Fixes a mix of languages after changing language in Settings
- Fixes disables saving m3u8 files locally (streaming can't be saved)
- Fixes Community tab not loading up with Global filter
- Fixes size of default banner when the profile is not loaded yet.

Code Quality Improvements:
- Inverts Layouts to place Navigation on top of Scaffold and allow custom scaffolds per route
- Refactors navigation to improve clarity
- Restructures screens into their own packages
- Restructures navigation functions as a single object
- Refactors all TopBars to use default material 3 ones
- Simplifies the "and 2 more" translations for the relay recommendation user lists
- Removes unnecessary observers from the transition in the bottom nav layouts.
- Normalizes cache directories in the Application class
- Fixes text field recompositions because of new keyboard actions
- Moves the profile zap to threads
- Updates to AGP 8.6.0
- Updates zoomable and kotlin serialization

Updated translations:
- Czech, German, Swedish and Portuguese by nostr:nprofile1qqsv4zwtz8cuwh2mvc3zdrl5853g365t9j6mn25edlul7uz0eyzt0zcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsshgmkj
- Thai by nostr:nprofile1qqsxdhmq2cke8xk6scfyxeyfj3dyancavg6xk0v50r023gec7vsrceqpzemhxue69uhkvun9deejumn0wd68yvfwvdhk6qg6waehxw309aex2mrp0yezumn0wd68yctnd9sjumn9wsq3yamnwvaz7tm0venxx6rpd9hzuur4vghen3hm
- Dutch by nostr:nprofile1qqs82l74z7g3x8j3avpn2wrjrwn855nyvmpxa4v5pftfvtv5lrvrc5cpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejj7tk0drp
- Hungarian by nostr:nprofile1qqs88rmfrp9wmfn4qq4kslly0j8futmmrgn86mu3gkc3jvcjl97p3mcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtcpz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezummcw3ezuer9wchsz8nhwden5te0dehhxarj94c82c3wwajkcmr0wfjx2u3wdejhgtcqngjsj
- Bengali by nostr:nprofile1qqsgs9hgjw87vz36jf2r83m5zree2q87zvs8s7kty9jljdz7wprytyspzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt0d5hstgqjd9
- Polish by nostr:nprofile1qqsdyfz0ewdhmgp3a4r3pxvezx5r8yalrgvjn38v2ml5qrusnv7yywg25ynng
- Hungarian by nostr:nprofile1qqs88rmfrp9wmfn4qq4kslly0j8futmmrgn86mu3gkc3jvcjl97p3mcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtcpz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezummcw3ezuer9wchsz8nhwden5te0dehhxarj94c82c3wwajkcmr0wfjx2u3wdejhgtcqngjsj
- Chinese by nostr:nprofile1qqsyxnuhnymz0u0xru2watmqe25vlh8vzzje9jhlsfgvsff9942gc9gpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszxthwden5te0wfjkccte9ekk7mt0wd68ytnsd9hxktcpzfmhxue69uhkymmnw3ezucmc9ekhxtc24vk7q

Download via [Obtainium](http://amethyst.social) or [Zap.Store](https://zap.store/)


Challenge accepted Reply Guy.


Talking with nostr:npub1j5mp526z5fkz9wkrk6mt5nzu43xndyrwkr8mnqngdqwytgcpc5vqcnsd5c today on nostr:npub10qrssqjsydd38j8mv7h27dq0ynpns3djgu88mhr7cr2qcqrgyezspkxqj8 about #Bitcoin development and whatever else comes up.

Let me know if you have any questions for Murch 🤙

https://bitcoinpodcast.net/podcast


The United Arab Emirates announces the opening of their first multi-unit nuclear power plant.

This comes one year after signing a major bitcoin mining deal with MARA.

Will the Middle East become the new global mining hub?

https://video.nostr.build/a0a887ef33f223f253ffe95b5da3822fca80252d7a0d73b4e4c6b542c9589925.mp4


It's not working


Honey Pot 🍯


I couldn't send you a zap, fix that


I admire Superman, but I’ve already defeated him 8 times, and now I hold the power of decentralization in my hands, while he's still stuck in the Fiat world. Without a doubt, I’m stronger!


China 🇨🇳: 5 AstraZeneca employees detained in China amid allegations of illegal drug imports

Authorities in Shenzhen, China, are investigating how the company collected patient data, in addition to investigating the imports of a liver cancer drug that has not yet been approved in China.


I was just walking down the street, coffee in hand, suddenly realizing how "normal" it all is already. Like most days, I went to a coffee shop that accepts lightning. Like most days, I paid directly with sats that someone zapped me here on nostr. Like most days, neither the merchant nor myself thought twice about it, or took a minute to marvel at what just happened.

So, allow me to do just that. Marvel at what just happened. While everyone is having a fantastically crazy time at #nostriga, uncountable people are using bitcoin in a myriad of ways. Some for savings, large and small; some for transactions, large and small; some for other stuff. Bitcoin is slowly but surely entering the world stage. Some commentators will tell you that this is good. Some commentators will tell you that this is bad. Whatever the case may be, it is unavoidable.

I see nostr under a similar light. As platform-based manipulation and censorship ramps up—which it inevitably will—the usage of nostr will ramp up too, and with it the usage of zaps and everything else that comes with it. And soon enough, buying a coffee (or breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with zap-based income will be normal. Just like it's "normal" to be an "influencer" today, or a "YouTuber" or whatnot... It's not everyone's cup of tea, but it's a normal thing. Anyone can do it.

Back to my coffee. I remember when I had the "oh my god, I can live on bitcoin here!!!" experience for the first time. It was in Bitcoin Jungle, a couple of months after the initiative was launched. I stayed there for 2 weeks or so, buying the necessities of daily life with sats outright. And it worked. Flawlessly. I had zero payment failures, and was exclusively using Zeus with my own node. It was incredible.

Why is this incredible, you ask? Shouldn't stuff just work? Yes, it should. But building out the tech and the infrastructure to make it all work is BLOODY HARD. I remember the first Lightning Conference in Berlin, in 2019. Everyone came, everyone had all their channels and wallets and everything prepared, and ~50% of payments failed. For... reasons.

Fast-forward to today: I go to one of the 100+ merchants in the city that accept bitcoin, a quick tap on the PoS device & QR code scan, boom, done. Is it always perfect? Of course not. Will it get better still? 100% it will. Very soon these merchants will have NFC-enabled devices, and the tap-to-pay experience that people are used to with cards & Apple pay will be normal for bitcoin payments too. If you are in Riga right now, you'll experience this first-hand thanks to Bolt cards and BTCPay Server. It's awesome, it's open-source, and it works. And it will get better still.

We are truly living in the best and weirdest timeline; a timeline where shitposting on the internet can buy you lunch and dinner; a timeline that spawns amazing technological movements like #nostr; a timeline that, every ~10 minutes, allows for a small miracle to happen. A timeline where "magic internet money" is a normal thing; a timeline that, thanks to the magic dust of cryptography, enables anyone to speak about anything, without having to ask for permission. I'm grateful.

Thank you, Satoshi. 🙏🧡


NOBODY EVER WON A REVOLUTION HALF ASSING IT.

ALL IN OR GO HOME.


The US yield curve briefly returned to positive territory as softer labor data increased expectations of Fed rate cuts. The 2-year/10-year yield spread rose to +0.5 basis points, with 2-year yields dipping below 10-year yields.

https://image.nostr.build/e7b277d604bc7375ffbb1b6c9c17bf0161749dd44f34eb9e40547ba26106f968.jpg


#Memes #Meme https://image.nostr.build/837b0e5e31e6e7e2e2ac9c718ceafcf1be0e6c86806f8f589defd4e6f5af1b30.jpg


Chinese banks have built a $100bn short against the US dollar to prop up the yuan — and hedge funds are eager to get in on the trade. At the center of it all are transactions known as FX swaps. These have quietly become a key tool for state-run Chinese banks seeking to prop up the yuan during periods of outsized selling pressure.

https://image.nostr.build/311ffa3fceacc1b73367f0e2a83eca187f8108affc2c524577cbdbaf44f6fa90.jpg


**EU Faces Fertility Crisis: Births Plunge to Record Low**

For the first time since 1960, the European Union has seen a dramatic drop in live births, with the number falling below 4 million. In 2022, only 3.88 million babies were born across the EU.

The EU's average fertility rate has now sunk to 1.46, significantly lower than the global average of 2.27.

Countries such as Malta (1.08), Spain (1.16), Italy (1.24), Greece (1.32), and Cyprus (1.37) report some of the lowest fertility rates in Europe.

The decline is stark, with live births plummeting from 5.1 million in 1990 to this historic low.

https://image.nostr.build/77355e01a1aa95296ddf6367bfe67cc6b71d358f048a4e781ec557991882bfda.jpg


Eclipse viewed from a fighter jet
https://m.primal.net/Kfyn.mp4


Did he give in or not?
If he hadn’t given in, would he have been released?

https://image.nostr.build/9f98b1ca4f6565d14504430db1e868254a5d13399a7cabea924dc980960c9b21.jpg


THIS NOTE IS ONLY INITIALLY BEING PUBLISHED TO MY PERSONAL RELAY. NOSTRICHES WILL FIND IT AND SPREAD IT AROUND THE NETWORK. IT'S BEAUTIFUL. WHY? THIS IS HOW WE BEAT CENSORSHIP. THIS IS HOW WE WIN. DECENTRALIZATION POWERED BY THE OUTBOX MODEL.


🚨Brazil 🇧🇷/USA 🇺🇸:
Brendan Carr (who serves as a member of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission) sent a letter to Anatel regarding the issue of "X."
"I am compelled to address with you today the cascading set of apparently illegal and partisan political actions that your agency has been taking against companies with ties to the U.S., including your own threat to revoke Starlink's licenses and authorizations to operate in Brazil," reads a portion of the letter.

https://image.nostr.build/987ed60e6613d37d531ee19634511f3e4d00e91bd8e79e90f3d08b580e304295.jpg

https://image.nostr.build/7ec0b6f1b46805297942025d374020a4c88f78673e3012b326c13563ede0e016.jpg


#zapathon https://image.nostr.build/7dc95dfbf3fd53dc58ff7a7d86d310546478e72e4f2fd2266719237957e99bf9.jpg


#Zapathon

https://image.nostr.build/4a9649e3e2e02f185fea1a29f5efbe5382e845bada06b6086dd90998c68e8ada.jpg


#Zapathon starts in 10 minutes!


The reply guy bots are dumb. Whoever is in charge of them, I get it, you broadcast notes to additional relays and read and reply from those relays. These don't do anything cool though. You're showing that the outbox model and decentralization works, so I guess thank you for that. I look forward to your full analysis to send to Parker Lewis by the end of this weekend.


Initial jobless claims in the U.S. indicate that the economic slowdown continues, but at a slower pace than expected.

Jobless claims dropped by 4,000 last week, while non-farm productivity rose by 2.5%.

The scenario of intervention by the FED and Treasury is solidifying, but with expectations of a smaller impact on the real economy.

https://image.nostr.build/0d131738854493e338557e63464da37a32b65a92261cdbf263c8a23053690a10.jpg


🚨The number of new job openings in the U.S. construction sector hits another low.

This is the lowest level since 2020, during the last recession, reaffirming what I've mentioned before:

The economic slowdown is accelerating, and the FED will need to step in.

https://image.nostr.build/5e9404b594904f1c6da57f53d58ee4620d0fcb37da005dcb7ce98ebe9efa9feb.jpg


Bitcoin is already integrated into the traditional financial system and has been incorporated by publicly traded companies.

Not only through investment vehicles but also as a treasury asset.

https://image.nostr.build/b8390410357278d627b9edc32d2e5de5a5566cf44a6eec90d153653623a02f4b.jpg


🚨 Bitcoin has now been traded for more hours than fiat stock exchanges since the end of the gold standard!

Number of trading hours on stock exchanges since the end of the gold standard (August 1971):
—> 100,737 hours

Number of trading hours for Bitcoin since the first exchange (March 2010):
—> 123,774 hours


Government trying to seize your bitcoins from your cold wallet

https://video.nostr.build/aa94112b49a741f0f50aade846bcb71f3414a9b4cf02025bd1b83b21ae4f9414.mp4


Indeed, algorithms are societal mind control.

I feel much less stressed out and angry since shutting down all of my prior social media accounts, other than #nostr.

I don’t miss them at all… not even a little bit.

Although unplugging from them (especially X) felt like breaking off a powerful addiction.

Shout out to nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m for the insight while I was still stuck in the matrix.

🧡


WTF?


This guy kept 2 thousand BTC in public key, he recently sold it.

https://mempool.space/tx/b6539dbafcc644a37d320ba572a593dbce7184d8d50ac03b67b9ab96802c5ed0


It's estimated that around 3.5 million Bitcoins are lost, but recently a miner from 2010 sold about 2,000 Bitcoins, suggesting that this number might be lower. Many early holders will likely pass their Bitcoins as inheritance or start using them when the price hits 1 million dollars. The original Bitcoin community, known as OGs, likely didn’t lose their assets. Just reading Bitcoin Talk shows that this group had ideas and thoughts far ahead of their time.


The percentage of Bitcoin that hasn't moved in over ten years is now at 16.84%

https://image.nostr.build/ddaa4e581f4d99e255da898e098e43e2b7d0f4dc55550574ce90155d55cafb58.jpg


I managed to solve this here in primal, just go to the profile and block the user.


In this video, we see a Russian soldier grabbing a Ukrainian drone that apparently had an issue with its remote detonator—a device that allows the operator to trigger the grenade even if the drone doesn’t collide with the target. But, in the end, the Russian soldier threw the drone to the ground, seemingly activating the impact detonator! 😨

He almost did the impossible by catching a faulty drone mid-air, only to end up blowing himself up in such a way!

https://video.nostr.build/b630ad3d2064c948f51f2a86a3bdca90eefdeca8e78ef430176eda1edfa9aa9a.mp4


Amesthyst Android Only


In nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg  I muted it but it didn't work. I reported it, let's wait for the guys to fix it.


Europe, are you ready for your future?

https://video.nostr.build/7ad02aa2d4d43c31c07d48309d377bd366975d899fa646598e15da15c7056a10.mp4


Man dressed as woman attacks man for supporting Trump.

https://video.nostr.build/63dea06dc4ce9c3e1650cb0073a3eee52ee78375746b87e5cfceecd3570419a1.mp4


It's a lottery every 10 minutes, it's worth it 😹


🚨Brazil 🇧🇷: "Whatever threat to democracy the accounts Mr. Moraes wanted to eliminate may have posed, the threat of a government official limiting the speech of 220 million people is greater," said the editorial board of the "Washington Post," criticizing Minister Moraes and stating that Musk took the right stance.


AS NOSTR ADOPTION ACCELERATES THOSE WITH LARGE AUDIENCES ON CENTRALIZED PLATFORMS WILL LASH OUT AT US.

THEY WILL ATTEMPT TO PROTECT THEIR PERCEIVED REACH AND INFLUENCE.

THIS IS TO BE EXPECTED. THEY WILL EITHER ADAPT OR BE LEFT BEHIND.


On #Amethyst block annoying RepyGuys like this:
https://image.nostr.build/d79f1230d7aec90bb089a6dab597779adbfac41c4cb893cc6c3dc3e6a5c49600.jpg


he's not right. if FBI shuts down Damus that will mean nothing. They will have to shut down every other iOS client and forks of Damus to disrupt iOS nostr users. Even if iOS becomes completely locked down you can still use PWAs and Damus android. Damus doesn't require any special infrastructure except relays. I've designed it so if I die or are imprisoned it will continue working.


GM 🫡


Vatican 🇻🇦/Indonesia 🇮🇩: On Thursday (05), Pope Francis invited Muslims and Catholics to urge global leaders to confront the dangers of climate change and extremism during his visit to Indonesia.


🚨USA 🇺🇸/Russia 🇷🇺: - "Russia wants Kamala Harris to win the U.S. presidential election," Vladimir Putin declared this Thursday (05), citing her "contagious" laugh as a reason to prefer her over Donald Trump.

"She laughs so expressively and contagiously that it means everything is fine with her," Putin said.

https://video.nostr.build/0ab00c1dc042ff7468eb7e027463f984f9bc8a2f2ee87e73604de4e8fd013cf9.mp4


ONWARD. WITHOUT PERMISSION. 🫡

nostr:note1xnnmsc2rmzeutdqudjxp28pnsezd0zkj5hrd85ps7ptj5uhn5wsq63du0p


GM Major 🫡 #NostrOnly


good morning nostr, stay humble and stack sats 🫡


i added the ability to zap notes with other wallets on my primal fork. by default, primal tries to pay with webln and if that fails for any reason, such as you closing the alby popup, then i display the qr code so you can pay it with any other lightning wallet. 🤙

https://primalfork.vercel.app

https://i.nostr.build/zQLn8ZofJT2bjznb.png


How did I miss this?! https://image.nostr.build/5c1db0b7fd24be31eb88d361eb7586e9f7d787a390ed2eea5a4d5cc9ef059040.jpg


GN


#Meme https://image.nostr.build/a121d6ad8f81a8d7b4d9d6f51fd5454999c20c900532a863ae0143a6dfb10c21.jpg


Eventualmente eles vão ser absorvidos pelo nostr! #NostrOnly 🇧🇷


🚨USA 🇺🇸: During 2018 and 2019, then-Senator Kamala Harris advocated for a paper ballot voting system and opposed an internet-connected voting system.

https://video.nostr.build/23874eec73f54bd85714219e237e63bba343b4bd35d24c0d99a0941c33e3266c.mp4

https://image.nostr.build/78e5db9a6f2d280e10d03a91c17edecff44d7fcdb10d61ff63639fceb7c06244.jpg


🚨USA 🇺🇸: Another company has announced that it is distancing itself from the so-called "Woke agenda." This time, it's “Molson Coors,” the maker of “Coors” beer.

Among various measures, the company announced that it is “scrapping its set supplier diversity targets, and starting next year, executive compensation will be tied exclusively to business performance and will no longer include ‘ambitious representation goals.’”


Venezuela 🇻🇪: Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia are coordinating an attempt to hold a meeting with Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday (4). In the current scenario, the meeting is likely to focus on scheduling the next one, with the crisis in Venezuela expected to persist.


USA 🇺🇸/Russia 🇷🇺: The Biden administration plans to accuse Russia on Wednesday (04) of a sustained effort to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election, using Kremlin-controlled media and other online platforms to target U.S. voters with misinformation, according to a report by CNN.


Ok 🫢🤐🔒


🚨 Brazil 🇧🇷: The lawyer representing Starlink in Brazil is the son of the communist commander who is currying favor with Lula and was appointed by him.


Recent jobs data have increased the odds of a 50 basis point interest rate cut in September to 41% 👀

Is Jerome Powell and the Fed cornered once more?


Fidelity's $FBTC experienced the largest outflows at -$162M, followed by Grayscale's $GBTC at -$50M, Ark's $ARKB at -$33M, and Bitwise's $BITB at -$25M.

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USA 🇺🇸: Contrary to recent polls, the betting market predicts D. Trump as the favorite to win the U.S. presidential election.

https://image.nostr.build/aa04d2cf9e04d88a06bf1bcacbd484805f1c9792cae72e23c619a407f24b17a0.jpg


GM NOSTR 🤙

Private equity and their interests cannibalizes good companies and entrepreneurs. Their main fuel is printed money.

IMO, it's one of the main reasons nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m left Twitter.

https://video.nostr.build/05f0e77253ef893d591a9a3ecbd9d89f931520193794ff365a6d2da5c60279a9.mp4


Therefore, with the creation of Bitcoin, I believe that gold will continue on a path similar to that of silver since the end of the bimetallic standard in 1853—undergoing a long process of demonetization, increasing volatility, and diminishing liquidity. With a weighty current.

The dollar has lost 97% of its purchasing power since 1913. Starting from the same year, the stock of gold has increased enormously. Gold has been losing about 82% of its purchasing power since 1980; one is used as a unit of account for the other, and gold's liquidity is in dollars...

The U.S. is by far the country with the most gold in the world, and it is also the 4th largest miner of the metal. Additionally, it controls and issues the currency that is the unit of account for gold and has the highest liquidity in global trade.


If you bought gold in 1980, at its historic peak, and ended up losing money for two decades, can it really be considered a store of value?


🚨 Brazil 🇧🇷: “Conversations between aides of Alexandre de Moraes at the TSE (Superior Electoral Court) show how the minister ordered a crackdown on X (formerly Twitter) after billionaire Elon Musk took over the company and refused to moderate content according to the terms advocated by the magistrate.” Reports journalists Glenn Greenwald and Fabio Serapiao for the newspaper “Folha de SP.”


Nigeria 🇳🇬: Christians are "deliberate targets," along with "Christian communities, their livelihoods, religious leaders, and places of worship," according to a report by Open Doors International, a faith-based nonprofit working to raise awareness about global persecution, aiming to mobilize prayer, support, and action among Christians. The report, as reported by Fox News, states that Christians are allegedly becoming "a dying breed" there.


Money is never lost, only transfered.
nostr:nevent1qqszhfya2xvhhcw7ure2mpxt84qre7lsewe8mdahdnc6g492rh5hfxgpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuvrcvd5xzapwvdhk6tczyr2f4ypr5gwm5xeusvrv5d5m7vjrmz6yhrctd5gevcrl0vyep75d7qcyqqqqqqgslfgla


#Bitcoin ETFs see their longest outflow streak since June.

https://image.nostr.build/f90b5f2dedda41031a84f6692bb227ff63a3e2a698498b199d2a4eba58b0925b.jpg


GM PV
Great way to start your day
Get your bitcoin off the exchanges

 https://image.nostr.build/43712c8e9dbb4bb4742771a929bd69a07e354407cc7a83718772ed8bb36e8b5d.jpg


Gold has been undergoing a process of homeopathic de-monetization since 1980. There is another asset that seems to be undergoing an opposite process – hyper-monetization.

https://image.nostr.build/435a5369f778a7be727b50e4c6328cfc353240bf804e1ed69313b9a8e1233f7e.jpg


There were four prominent cryptographers at the time, and Satoshi sent emails to three of them. Nick Szabo was the only one who didn't receive one.

Adam Back invented Hashcash in 1992.
Wei Dai came up with B-Money based on Hashcash a year later.
Hal Finney implemented RPoW in 2003.
Then, Nick Szabo conceived Bit Gold.

nostr:note1j356ds3p7sr07l5q5ag4ngpc0p8rvjnx53nazkk6hyyh5lsue62qmra5y5


Nick Szabo is Satoshi Nakamoto

https://image.nostr.build/dda429be2c4fbce1cb93f0dcb5f3afa9f2f034009a119e96fb754ebd94447ad0.jpg

https://image.nostr.build/9ed010aa60811786f4582ec7e7ccfd73b191df4c7de4f5a0308c9ce897e7a784.jpg


Beautiful view


good morning #nostr, stay humble and stack sats 🫡


Tenho o PDF em português, se quiser basta enviar uma DM.


Brasil é insano 😂


I abandoned my Twitter account.


The current cycle, adjusted for scale, is showing 1300% until May 2025 (from $67K to $800K).

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"The Sovereign Individual," published in 1997, is incredibly prophetic!
https://m.primal.net/ICFa.jpg
https://m.primal.net/ICFb.jpg


🚨 For the first time, a government is being overthrown by 3D-printed weapons 🔫

The longest-lasting civil war today took an unexpected turn... when the resistance adopted plastic weapons and cryptocurrencies.

You NEED to know what's happening in Myanmar 👇

https://image.nostr.build/a2fdf9026e54b6b1da842627fb5b8c4bd194211838d838b3c0d791eb5db65441.jpg

https://image.nostr.build/90c607aedae1666db44e2cdf10bfc325b857c46a8afaebebbe2752b7e1b23cca.jpg

Myanmar has never had political stability since gaining independence 76 years ago.

The latest coup was in 2021, banks were drained, and the local currency lost 60% of its value in the following months.

Rebels have since been using CRYPTO to finance themselves.

https://image.nostr.build/ddaac81e9555922d2c8940c90ccbc8f37c6f4e1b987a79282a8324377d0e1724.png

They declared TETHER as the official currency 🏅

They launched a stablecoin and a crypto bank on the Polygon network that accesses Uniswap pools for buying and selling currencies.

They even created a digital lottery and boycotted the national Myanmar lottery, which saw its revenue drop by 80% 📉

https://image.nostr.build/4fd9c942150d77ed2c032af07f7d6f785b35ec52806f9c76a523398a6fad93a7.png

https://image.nostr.build/7d8e3303a2f7a823094c281d65fe926358158e4beea41ee7f8f0d740985e3e28.png

The rebels have raised about $100 million in recent years.

They even auctioned "revolutionary bonds": buyers could receive a share of a deposed general's mansion, for example.

But this $100 million is nothing compared to the nearly $1 billion that the junta has invested in the war since the coup.

https://image.nostr.build/eb9746cf073e54a643de3c70767aee6aa0be09634ae9af0578b67d5c902892c6.png

https://image.nostr.build/fc6f73aa8cc85024cbe4667725066c98c5f3fdb1bbedde479b0b897fdfef4d2e.png

This ASYMMETRY of resources suggests a protracted conflict with no end in sight.

The junta is unable to eliminate all the decentralized insurgency hotspots... but it can exhaust them financially.

However, the asymmetry is decreasing, thanks to DISSIDENT TECHNOLOGIES...

https://image.nostr.build/93ff5fc270a0569fd2b314e37b46d713b868279b95d830f906c0ecfb3a633cd1.png

JStark would be proud.

In recent months, there have been reports of FGC9s in use in Myanmar.

FGC9 is one of the most popular models of self-made firearms.

FGC = Fuck Gun Control

No one conquers a city with FGC9s.

But it is certainly possible to...

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... defend a mountain pass or a village surrounded by forest with them.

Moreover, the resistance has mastered the art of producing and piloting homemade patrol drones.

Check it out 👇

https://video.nostr.build/6455e3665450014e51e9c7ca96424c463741751239bfa6b8f059c90ac27fb6a8.mp4

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The insurgents have already liberated ~50% of the territory.

The military junta controls the most populous and economically significant areas.

China supported the last coup in 2021. The West never had enough incentive to confront Beijing 🇨🇳

But in 2024, everything starts to change.

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China's interest is economic.

They need to be on the side of the "winner" to ensure access to Myanmar's strategic pipelines and ports.

But in March of this year, Beijing lost its patience.

Hold on to this:

😳 44,000 CHINESE were in Myanmar as "slaves"...

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...and they were finally discovered and "returned."

They were working in "ONLINE SCAM CENTERS" operating in the northern part of the country. They were lured with fake job advertisements.

This is a scam center on the border with Thailand, packed with Chinese workers, scamming people worldwide 👇

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Think about this 👇

You’ve probably been targeted by some online profile trying to scam you, operated by one of the THOUSANDS of trafficked Chinese people working in centers like this.

What year are we living in, folks?! 😳

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The fight against tyranny still seems far from over. But the end appears to have already begun.

The balance of power is shifting.


Oil prices plunged, wiping out their gains for the year, after a deal to restore Libyan supplies shifted traders' focus back to concerns over weak global demand for crude. Brent crude fell below $75 per barrel, hitting its lowest level since December 2023.
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Tomorrow I’m talking to the best #Bitcoin visualization creator nostr:npub14uhkst639zvc2trx2nlsvk4yqkjp690zk89keytnzgmq2az0qmnq58ez89  on nostr:npub10qrssqjsydd38j8mv7h27dq0ynpns3djgu88mhr7cr2qcqrgyezspkxqj8  (there is no second best).

Let me know if you have any questions for Wicked 👇 nostr:note1vcedvv4netrd5mltkqc2y9x8de3nv5f0c3pm7xewdmuwrwpju5zsr3rjgf


Argentine President Javier Milei has started implementing the no tolerance "Bukele Method" against criminals and prisoners in Santa Fe.

From now on, they will fave harsh sentences, isolation and zero access to cell phones as well as TV.
https://m.primal.net/KdFX.mp4


This is a disturbing echo of 2007-2008, but on a far more dangerous scale.

The chart exposes a terrifying reality: the unrealized losses now haunting FDIC-insured institutions are surpassing those seen during the 2008 crisis.

The data lays bare the gravity of the situation, serving as a dire warning of the storm brewing in the financial sector.
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Sou brasileiro, e vejo muitos brasileiros usando o Nostr. Todos do Blue Sky vão acabar migrando para o Nostr, especialmente com a ajuda do Alexandre de Moraes 🫡.


People  will soon understand that Nostr is an entirely different type of network than anything they've seen before.

I am not just talking about censorship resistance and user sovereignty. A new breed of applications is now possible. We'll show how good those apps can be.


🚨The Sell-side Risk Ratio indicator is an on-chain metric that measures the "opportunity risk" of selling Bitcoin.

Low levels of this indicator suggest a significant risk of missing out on potential future gains. Currently, it is at low levels across all categories - LTH, STH, and Total.

While this setup doesn't rule out the possibility of a capitulation, it indicates that holders are reluctant to sell, possibly due to an accumulation phase.

For those who don't yet own Bitcoin, the simultaneous presence of low levels has historically signaled moments of great opportunity to enter the market.

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Bitcoin vs other cryptocurrencies | Robert Breedlove
https://m.primal.net/Kcfp.mp4


Amanhã tem nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 no Tapa da Mão Invisível!
Quarta-feira, amanhã, ao vivo, 16h no Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/TapadaM%C3%A3oInvis%C3%ADvel

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#Bitcoin's hash rate just hit a record-breaking 737 EH/s, marking a new all-time high.
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GM 🫡


It's likely that the U.S. will repeat what they did with gold. All those 2.2 million BTC could be forced to be sold at a fixed price, and then the value could double. This way, they could cut the debt in half.


No one is ready for the biggest hack in history


There’s strong evidence that a US recession is nearing:

- Yield curve inversion
- Labor market deteriorating
- Consumer weakening

https://image.nostr.build/8b61e53fc7e4578cab975d118a2ae1b78e984b89cbc802464a53b87f49a4d9b5.jpg


Gas, Groceries, and Rent under Kamunism.

Prices UP 35%, 21%, and 22%!

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👀

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A video captured by an Israeli drone shows the moment a Palestinian terrorist launched a Molotov cocktail from a mosque. When this happens, the location becomes a legitimate military target and is therefore immediately struck and destroyed by the Israeli air force.

https://video.nostr.build/bfefcb17d2b68bd73e6b7368352849bd14aa5dc4ccf335d47929892017959dc7.mp4


A heavy Israeli attack in southern Lebanon targeted what appears to be a large ammunition depot belonging to the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah. With the growing Lebanese threat, Israel has been increasing the frequency and intensity of its attacks.

https://video.nostr.build/dc06ba0fc4eadb928faf1a73b48d9dc4e6ec5a71b8bc48f2ba60b2c194c4dff0.mp4


Dead simple point-of-sale now live on nostr:npub1cwneqlnjgs3rdtk97c2ffy2df9dm5zycgj3dsg8c3z00hchxjmfqtvraju . Pick your favorite wallet, connect a fiat app like CashApp or Venmo (or don’t) and accept bitcoin for in person sales.

https://blog.zaprite.com/introducing-point-of-sale-on-zaprite/


Some aspects of Nostr are very polished and smooth while other areas clearly need more tender loving care. Have no fear though, top devs are on the case. https://i.nostr.build/XnrwEAQmrWE0AyHW.gif


The process of an artwork creation with definitely unusual tools.
https://m.primal.net/KcIs.mp4


I did a thing today.

#Nostr is now my only social media account.

Decentralize.

All in.

Onwards.

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Sat stacking us the life for me
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France 🇫🇷: France's public finances are even more dire than feared after an "extremely rapid increase in spending," admitted Emmanuel Macron's Finance Minister. Bruno Le Maire blamed the decline in tax revenues and excessive local government spending compared to the plans set earlier this year.


Brazil 🇧🇷: "The Brazilian judiciary may have sent an important signal that the world is not obligated to tolerate Elon Musk's far-right antics just because he is rich," Lula said in a statement to CNN Brazil. The statement was echoed in the American newspaper, The Wall Street Journal.

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Venezuela 🇻🇪: Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Uruguay condemned the arrest warrant against Edmundo González: "We condemn these dictatorial practices."

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Buh who is going to run the #Nostr relays, has the same vibe as buh who is going to build the roads...

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good morning #nostr, stay humble and stack sats 🫡


In other words, "designer of this whole darn protocol" 🤣 https://image.nostr.build/d3bd3a83082d877f5ecc5621d5b92acb14afee351dfb46855c71c059a5233662.jpg


GN
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Are video games a form of art?

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Nostr.build Accounts allows you to fully manage all of your media, in your own private media folders. Anything uploaded to nostr can be managed and deleted from your private account!

No ads.
Fast, global CDN.
Free and paid services

https://v.nostr.build/YgPOG.m4v nostr:note1yyvd4fehpu9f7jcrdpqt74qxwgamra9elq9pj5xquxygxs7h2g6svhthqx


There's no better option! Your only option is to buy bitcoin.


Boa noite! 🙏💜


Sabe o que DK significa?
Doido Kong 😎


The state is satanic, and only psychopaths can come to power. The USA used to be more moralized, but nowadays it’s starting to resemble a third-world country, and third-world countries tend to elect psychopaths. Kamala is a complete psychopath. The only vote that matters is buying Bitcoin; the chance of your vote making a difference is less than the chance of you solo mining a block.


🚨 Venezuela 🇻🇪: URGENT
Maduro's regime has issued an arrest warrant for Edmundo Gonzales, the opposition candidate in the last elections.

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Anunciando o lançamento do Cobrafuma.com, uma comunidade Nostr para o Brasil! 🐍 🚬 🇧🇷

#Brasil #Brazil #Ditto #Nostr #introductions

https://soapbox.pub/blog/como-entrar-no-nostr-brasil-cobrafuma/


Cobrafuma is a new nostr:nprofile1qqs8sxs4yuz47axp7uprpugrs3sfkdz5379tdg9xe2n5qfvz070a4egprdmhxue69uhkwmr9v9ek7mnpw3hhytnyv4mz7un9d3shjqg4waehxw309aex2mrp0yhx6mmnw3ezuur4vgzaq60d instance aimed at providing a new community for Brazilians. Refer your Brazilian friends to get started here:  https://cobrafuma.com


I used Alby to sign it.


If you agree, just go to the website and sign it: pls-mvp.vercel.app


Betting Contract
Parties:
* Bitman (Bettor 1)
* OT (Bettor 2)
Subject of the Bet:
* The result of the 2024 United States presidential election.
Terms of the Bet:
1. Bitman's Bet: Bitman bets that Kamala Harris will be the winner of the 2024 United States presidential election.
2. OT's Bet: OT bets that Donald Trump will be the winner of the 2024 United States presidential election.
Bet Amount:
* Each bettor will stake 100,000 sats.
Payment Details:
* The total amount of 200,000 sats (100,000 sats from each bettor) will be placed into the bet.
* The winning bettor will receive 190,000 sats.
* 10,000 sats will be allocated to Odell as payment for the arbitration services.
Victory Conditions:
* The party whose bet corresponds to the official winner of the 2024 United States presidential election will be considered the winner of the bet.
Dispute Resolution:
* In the event of any disagreement about the official election result or any other issue related to the bet, Odell will be the person responsible for deciding the winner. Odell's decision will be final and unappealable.


You don’t need to have a liquid wallet; just use the swap function to send. We’ll wait for Odell’s response to confirm if he’ll participate. I’ll send you the contract; just sign it and then we’ll transfer the funds.


We can handle it via Liquid.


You’re right. I just disagree with the notion that 100k sats is a ‘small’ amount; it’s 10% of 1 million and a significant sum. Anyway, we could handle it via zap, but there’s a risk that the counterparty might not send the sats. We should adhere to the principle of ‘don’t trust, verify.’ In the contract, if the judge acts in bad faith, we could block or move the money.


Yes, fees might increase in the future (they're likely to go up), but that's the cost; it's part of the protocol.


Betting Contract

Parties:

Bitman (Bettor 1)
OT (Bettor 2)
Subject of the Bet:

The result of the 2024 United States presidential election.
Terms of the Bet:

Bitman's Bet: Bitman bets that Kamala Harris will be the winner of the 2024 United States presidential election.
OT's Bet: OT bets that Donald Trump will be the winner of the 2024 United States presidential election.
Victory Conditions:

The party whose bet corresponds to the official winner of the 2024 United States presidential election will be considered the winner of the bet.
Dispute Resolution:

In the event of any disagreement about the official election result or any other issue related to the bet, Odell will be the person responsible for deciding the winner. Odell's decision will be final and unappealable.


We can do this on-chain since the fees are pretty low right now. I was thinking of a simple 2/3 contract. If there's a disagreement between the bettors, the judge will decide. nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx could be the judge; I like him, and I discovered Nostr through him. If you agree and he accepts, it could work.


Let’s create a contract and use BTC as collateral. Here’s the project: https://github.com/PrivateLawSociety/


I bet 100,000 sats that Kamala Harris will win the 2024 election.