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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-06 06:00:25Album art didn’t always exist. In the early 1900s, recorded music was still a novelty, overshadowed by sales of sheet music. Early vinyl records were vastly different from what we think of today: discs were sold individually and could only hold up to four minutes of music per side. Sometimes, only one side of the record was used. One of the most popular records of 1910, for example, was “Come, Josephine, in My Flying Machine”: it clocked in at two minutes and 39 seconds.
The invention of album art can get lost in the story of technological mastery. But among all the factors that contributed to the rise of recorded music, it stands as one of the few that was wholly driven by creators themselves. Album art — first as marketing material, then as pure creative expression — turned an audio-only medium into a multi-sensory experience.
This is the story of the people who made music visible.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/972642
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-06 05:49:01I don’t like garlic. It’s not a dislike for the taste in the moment, so much as an extreme dislike for the way it stays with you—sometimes for days—after a particularly garlicky meal.
Interestingly enough, both of my brothers love garlic. They roast it by itself and keep it at the ready so they can have a very strong garlic profile in their cooking. When I prepare a dish, I don’t even see garlic on the ingredient list. I’ve cut it out of my life so completely that my brain genuinely skips over it in recipes. While my brothers are looking for ways to sneak garlic into everything they make, I’m subconsciously avoiding it altogether.
A few years back, when I was digging intensely into how design systems mature, I stumbled on the concept of a design system origin story. There are two extreme origin stories and an infinite number of possibilities between. On one hand you have the grassroots system, where individuals working on digital products are simply trying to solve their own daily problems. They’re frustrated with having to go cut and paste elements from past designs or with recreating the same layouts over and over, so they start to work more systematically. On the other hand, you have the top down system, where leadership is directing teams to take a more systematic approach, often forming a small partially dedicated core team to tackle some centralized assets and guidelines for all to follow. The influences in those early days bias a design system in interesting and impactful ways.
We’ve established that there are a few types of bias that are either intentionally or unintentionally embedded into our design systems. Acknowledging this is a great first step. But, what’s the impact of this? Does it matter?
I believe there are a few impacts design system biases, but there’s one that stands out. The bias in your design system makes some individuals feel the system is meant for them and others feel it’s not. This is a problem because, a design system cannot live up to it’s expected value until it is broadly in use. If individuals feel your design system is not for them, the won’t use it. And, as you know, it doesn’t matter how good your design system is if nobody is using it.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/972641
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@ 0f076fa3:063b9d64
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@ bbef5093:71228592
2025-05-06 05:17:07*Holtec új atomenergetikai együttműködése Utah államban*
Az amerikai Holtec International stratégiai megállapodást kötött Utah állammal és a Hi Tech Solutions nukleáris szolgáltatóval, hogy elősegítse saját fejlesztésű, SMR-300 típusú kis moduláris reaktorainak (SMR) telepítését Utahban és az Egyesült Államok Mountain West régiójában. A megállapodás értelmében 2028-ig állandó képzési központot hoznak létre Utahban, amely az üzemeltetéshez, karbantartáshoz és az új generációs nukleáris technológiákhoz szükséges munkaerő képzését célozza, szoros együttműködésben helyi egyetemekkel, főiskolákkal és szakiskolákkal.
A projekt Utah állam energetikai stratégiájának („Operation Gigawatt” és „Built Here”) része, amely a következő tíz évben megduplázná az állam energiatermelését, kiemelt szerepet szánva a tiszta nukleáris energiának. A Holtec Utah-t választotta nyugati gyártóbázisának is, ezzel erősítve az amerikai nukleáris ellátási láncot és hosszú távú munkahelyeket teremtve. A cég a 2030-as években akár 4 GW összkapacitású SMR-300 telepítését tervezi főként Utahban és Wyomingban.
Az SMR-300 egy nyomottvizes reaktor, amely 300 MW villamos vagy 1050 MW hőteljesítményt biztosít, és a Holtec tervei szerint kulcsszerepet játszhat a tiszta, szén-dioxid-mentes energiatermelésben.
*Amerikai SMR-piac helyzete*
Az SMR-technológia az utóbbi években került a figyelem középpontjába, mivel gyorsabban és olcsóbban telepíthető, mint a hagyományos atomerőművek, és lehetőséget kínál magánbefektetők számára is. Ugyanakkor az első amerikai SMR-projekt, a NuScale és a Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems közös beruházása költségnövekedés miatt meghiúsult, ami rávilágított a technológia gazdasági kihívásaira.
Nemzetközi fejlemények és további hírek
- Az ausztrál Okapi Resources és az Urenco együttműködési megállapodást kötött új urán dúsítási technológia fejlesztésére, amely tisztább és olcsóbb dúsítási eljárást ígér.
- Az Argonne National Laboratory sikeresen kicserélt egy 30 éves kulcsfontosságú alkatrészt a nátriumhűtésű gyorsreaktor-tesztberendezésében, ami hozzájárulhat a gyorsreaktor-technológia fejlesztéséhez az Egyesült Államokban.
- A Tennessee Egyetem ösztöndíjprogramot indít a Fülöp-szigeteki nukleáris szakemberek képzésére, támogatva ezzel a délkelet-ázsiai ország nukleáris energiafejlesztési törekvéseit.
- Bulgáriában a Westinghouse Electric Company helyi beszállítókkal kötött megállapodásokat két új AP1000 típusú reaktor építéséhez a kozloduji atomerőműben.
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@ d61f3bc5:0da6ef4a
2025-05-06 01:37:28I remember the first gathering of Nostr devs two years ago in Costa Rica. We were all psyched because Nostr appeared to solve the problem of self-sovereign online identity and decentralized publishing. The protocol seemed well-suited for textual content, but it wasn't really designed to handle binary files, like images or video.
The Problem
When I publish a note that contains an image link, the note itself is resilient thanks to Nostr, but if the hosting service disappears or takes my image down, my note will be broken forever. We need a way to publish binary data without relying on a single hosting provider.
We were discussing how there really was no reliable solution to this problem even outside of Nostr. Peer-to-peer attempts like IPFS simply didn't work; they were hopelessly slow and unreliable in practice. Torrents worked for popular files like movies, but couldn't be relied on for general file hosting.
Awesome Blossom
A year later, I attended the Sovereign Engineering demo day in Madeira, organized by Pablo and Gigi. Many projects were presented over a three hour demo session that day, but one really stood out for me.
Introduced by hzrd149 and Stu Bowman, Blossom blew my mind because it showed how we can solve complex problems easily by simply relying on the fact that Nostr exists. Having an open user directory, with the corresponding social graph and web of trust is an incredible building block.
Since we can easily look up any user on Nostr and read their profile metadata, we can just get them to simply tell us where their files are stored. This, combined with hash-based addressing (borrowed from IPFS), is all we need to solve our problem.
How Blossom Works
The Blossom protocol (Blobs Stored Simply on Mediaservers) is formally defined in a series of BUDs (Blossom Upgrade Documents). Yes, Blossom is the most well-branded protocol in the history of protocols. Feel free to refer to the spec for details, but I will provide a high level explanation here.
The main idea behind Blossom can be summarized in three points:
- Users specify which media server(s) they use via their public Blossom settings published on Nostr;
- All files are uniquely addressable via hashes;
- If an app fails to load a file from the original URL, it simply goes to get it from the server(s) specified in the user's Blossom settings.
Just like Nostr itself, the Blossom protocol is dead-simple and it works!
Let's use this image as an example:
If you look at the URL for this image, you will notice that it looks like this:
blossom.primal.net/c1aa63f983a44185d039092912bfb7f33adcf63ed3cae371ebe6905da5f688d0.jpg
All Blossom URLs follow this format:
[server]/[file-hash].[extension]
The file hash is important because it uniquely identifies the file in question. Apps can use it to verify that the file they received is exactly the file they requested. It also gives us the ability to reliably get the same file from a different server.
Nostr users declare which media server(s) they use by publishing their Blossom settings. If I store my files on Server A, and they get removed, I can simply upload them to Server B, update my public Blossom settings, and all Blossom-capable apps will be able to find them at the new location. All my existing notes will continue to display media content without any issues.
Blossom Mirroring
Let's face it, re-uploading files to another server after they got removed from the original server is not the best user experience. Most people wouldn't have the backups of all the files, and/or the desire to do this work.
This is where Blossom's mirroring feature comes handy. In addition to the primary media server, a Blossom user can set one one or more mirror servers. Under this setup, every time a file is uploaded to the primary server the Nostr app issues a mirror request to the primary server, directing it to copy the file to all the specified mirrors. This way there is always a copy of all content on multiple servers and in case the primary becomes unavailable, Blossom-capable apps will automatically start loading from the mirror.
Mirrors are really easy to setup (you can do it in two clicks in Primal) and this arrangement ensures robust media handling without any central points of failure. Note that you can use professional media hosting services side by side with self-hosted backup servers that anyone can run at home.
Using Blossom Within Primal
Blossom is natively integrated into the entire Primal stack and enabled by default. If you are using Primal 2.2 or later, you don't need to do anything to enable Blossom, all your media uploads are blossoming already.
To enhance user privacy, all Primal apps use the "/media" endpoint per BUD-05, which strips all metadata from uploaded files before they are saved and optionally mirrored to other Blossom servers, per user settings. You can use any Blossom server as your primary media server in Primal, as well as setup any number of mirrors:
## Conclusion
For such a simple protocol, Blossom gives us three major benefits:
- Verifiable authenticity. All Nostr notes are always signed by the note author. With Blossom, the signed note includes a unique hash for each referenced media file, making it impossible to falsify.
- File hosting redundancy. Having multiple live copies of referenced media files (via Blossom mirroring) greatly increases the resiliency of media content published on Nostr.
- Censorship resistance. Blossom enables us to seamlessly switch media hosting providers in case of censorship.
Thanks for reading; and enjoy! 🌸
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-05 05:26:34The European Accessibility Act is coming, now is a great time for accessibility trainings!. In my Accessibility for Designer workshop, you will learn how to design accessible mockups that prevent issues in visual design, interactions, navigation, and content. You will be able to spot problems early, fix them in your designs, and communicate accessibility clearly with your team. This is a practical workshop with hands-on exercises, not just theory. You’ll actively apply accessibility principles to real design scenarios and mockups. And will get access to my accessibility resources: checklists, annotation kits and more.
When? 4 sessions of 2 hours + Q and As, on: - Mon, June 16, - Tue, June 17, Mon, - June 23 and Tue, - June 24. 9:30 – 12:00 PM PT or 18:30 – 21:00 CET
Register with 15% discount ($255) https://ti.to/smashingmagazine/online-workshops-2022/with/87vynaoqc0/discount/welcometomyworkshop
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/971772
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@ 38d2a406:ad9e5329
2025-05-07 02:13:46{"contract_id":"f5523a8f242339bdd8585e5491a82c2d9a72ff51f7fadc3f7c6f766afe9c0f19","title":"T2- Freelance Development Agreement","content":"# Freelance Development Agreement\n\n## Parties\n\nThis Freelance Development Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is entered into as of [DATE] by and between:\n\nClient: [CLIENT NAME], with an address at [CLIENT ADDRESS] (\"Client\")\n\nDeveloper: [DEVELOPER NAME], with an address at [DEVELOPER ADDRESS] (\"Developer\")\n\n## Services\n\nDeveloper agrees to provide the following services to Client (the \"Services\"):\n\n1. Design and develop a web application according to the specifications outlined in Attachment A.\n2. Provide regular progress updates on a weekly basis.\n3. Deliver the completed project by the deadline specified in the Timeline section.","version":1,"created_at":1746583812,"signers_required":2,"signatures":[{"pubkey":"306555fee4433582b32f6d46f11b644da33896595016893d7da18c75fd7fdf12","sig":"8ad3a9e2a4ef70515853e051882ab11ebc7d56f15be46deb1520d6292711bc4eeb29c723c46a251c98134d06b8950931d19f61f6f8836e4932f0d6682fe8159e","timestamp":1746583928},{"pubkey":"38d2a406f9ae6eebbeee9d35276c45538ed80083c859b28601279187ad9e5329","sig":"ef4802ea6966318774cb8554ed547692691d143cef48bc1049ef43546b77b3720908ec4e77e151117bafb676b96653cb5fcc70658116e96759d3a2a52ffd94da","timestamp":1746584026}]}
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@ d0fbe941:bbce9a00
2025-05-07 02:55:20No cenário atual de entretenimento digital, a 119Bet vem ganhando destaque como uma plataforma inovadora e confiável, oferecendo uma experiência completa para jogadores que buscam diversão, emoção e praticidade. Com uma interface moderna, sistema de segurança avançado e uma variedade de jogos envolventes, a 119Bet se consolida como uma excelente opção para quem deseja explorar o mundo dos jogos online com comodidade e segurança.
Uma Plataforma Feita para o Jogador Brasileiro Desde o primeiro acesso, a 119Bet surpreende pela facilidade de navegação e o design adaptado para dispositivos móveis e computadores. A plataforma é totalmente otimizada para garantir uma experiência fluida, seja em smartphones Android, iPhones ou navegadores de desktop. Além disso, o site está disponível em português brasileiro, o que facilita ainda mais a interação dos usuários locais.
O processo de cadastro é simples e rápido, permitindo que novos usuários comecem a jogar em poucos minutos. A 119bettambém se destaca pelo suporte eficiente, com atendimento ao cliente disponível em diversos canais, incluindo chat ao vivo e WhatsApp, garantindo que qualquer dúvida ou problema seja resolvido com agilidade.
Variedade de Jogos para Todos os Gostos A diversidade de jogos é um dos pontos fortes da 119Bet. A plataforma oferece uma ampla seleção que inclui jogos de mesa, cartas, slots temáticos e opções ao vivo com crupiês reais. Tudo é fornecido por desenvolvedores reconhecidos no mercado, o que assegura gráficos de alta qualidade, som envolvente e mecânicas justas.
Os jogos de cartas, como o pôquer e o blackjack, são perfeitos para quem gosta de estratégia e tomada de decisão. Já os slots são indicados para quem busca uma experiência mais dinâmica e visualmente atraente, com temas variados que vão desde mitologia até aventuras futuristas. Para quem gosta de um toque mais realista, as salas ao vivo oferecem uma experiência imersiva e interativa.
Experiência do Jogador: Simples, Segura e Recompensadora A 119Bet foi desenvolvida pensando no conforto e na segurança do jogador. A plataforma utiliza criptografia de dados e tecnologias de proteção contra fraudes para garantir que todas as transações e informações pessoais estejam seguras.
Outro grande atrativo é o sistema de recompensas e promoções. A 119Bet oferece bônus de boas-vindas, rodadas grátis e programas de fidelidade para os jogadores mais frequentes. Tudo isso é estruturado de forma clara, sem complicações, permitindo que o usuário aproveite ao máximo cada benefício.
Além disso, os métodos de pagamento disponíveis incluem opções amplamente utilizadas no Brasil, como PIX, boleto bancário, transferências e carteiras digitais. Os saques são rápidos, e os depósitos caem quase que instantaneamente na conta do jogador.
Conclusão A 119Bet é mais do que uma plataforma de jogos — é um ambiente completo de entretenimento digital, que combina tecnologia, variedade e suporte ao usuário. Com seu compromisso com a segurança, a transparência e a diversão, ela conquista cada vez mais espaço entre os jogadores brasileiros.
Se você está em busca de uma nova experiência online, com jogos envolventes, atendimento de qualidade e ótimas recompensas, a 119Bet é uma escolha certeira. Prepare-se para se divertir com confiança e emoção em cada rodada.
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-05 05:15:02Crabtree's Framework for Evaluating Human-Centered Research
Picture this: You've spent three weeks conducting qualitative research for a finance app redesign. You carefully recruited 12 participants, conducted in-depth interviews, and identified patterns around financial anxiety and decision paralysis. You're excited to present your findings when the inevitable happens:
"But are these results statistically significant?"
"Just 12 people? How can we make decisions that affect thousands of users based on conversations with just 12 people?"
As UX professionals, we regularly face stakeholders who evaluate our qualitative research using criteria designed for quantitative methods... This misalignment undermines the unique value qualitative research brings to product development.
Continue reading https://uxpsychology.substack.com/p/beyond-numbers-how-to-properly-evaluate
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/971767
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@ d0fbe941:bbce9a00
2025-05-07 02:54:44Com o avanço da tecnologia e a popularização dos jogos digitais, plataformas de entretenimento online têm ganhado cada vez mais destaque no Brasil. Entre as opções que vêm conquistando o público, a 355Bet surge como uma alternativa moderna, segura e recheada de possibilidades para quem busca diversão e recompensas reais. Este artigo apresenta um panorama completo sobre a 355Bet, destacando seus principais diferenciais, os jogos disponíveis e a experiência dos jogadores brasileiros na plataforma.
Plataforma moderna e intuitiva A 355Bet foi desenvolvida com foco na usabilidade e na acessibilidade. Seu design responsivo permite que os usuários acessem todas as funcionalidades tanto pelo computador quanto por dispositivos móveis, sem comprometer a qualidade da navegação. A interface é limpa, organizada e intuitiva, facilitando a localização de jogos, promoções e opções de suporte ao cliente.
A segurança é outro ponto de destaque. A plataforma utiliza tecnologia de criptografia de ponta para garantir a proteção dos dados dos usuários, além de oferecer métodos de pagamento confiáveis e populares entre os brasileiros, como PIX, boleto bancário e carteiras digitais.
Variedade de jogos para todos os gostos Na 355bet, a diversidade de opções é um dos grandes atrativos. Os jogadores encontram uma ampla seleção de jogos, incluindo:
Slots (caça-níqueis): São dezenas de títulos temáticos, com gráficos envolventes e diferentes níveis de volatilidade. Ideais para quem busca diversão rápida e a chance de obter bons prêmios com pequenas apostas.
Jogos de mesa: Para os fãs de estratégias, há opções como roleta, blackjack e bacará, todos disponíveis em versões digitais com gráficos de alta definição.
Jogos ao vivo: Uma das grandes sensações da plataforma, os jogos com crupiês reais oferecem uma experiência imersiva, com transmissão em tempo real e interação com outros jogadores, elevando o nível de realismo e emoção.
Além disso, a 355Bet está sempre atualizando seu catálogo, trazendo novidades semanais e parcerias com provedores renomados da indústria de entretenimento digital.
Experiência do jogador brasileiro A experiência do usuário é prioridade na 355Bet. A plataforma oferece um atendimento ao cliente eficiente, com suporte em português disponível 24 horas por dia via chat ao vivo, e-mail ou WhatsApp. O processo de cadastro é simples e rápido, permitindo que novos jogadores comecem a se divertir em poucos minutos.
Outro ponto positivo são as promoções exclusivas para brasileiros. Bônus de boas-vindas, ofertas semanais, torneios com prêmios em dinheiro e programas de fidelidade tornam a jornada do jogador ainda mais recompensadora.
Jogadores relatam que a navegação fluida, os pagamentos ágeis e a diversidade de jogos tornam a 355Bet uma das plataformas mais completas do mercado. Seja para iniciantes ou experientes, a plataforma oferece uma experiência equilibrada entre diversão e oportunidade de ganhos.
Conclusão A 355Bet chegou ao Brasil para redefinir a forma como os jogadores interagem com o entretenimento digital. Com uma plataforma segura, acessível e repleta de jogos emocionantes, ela se posiciona como uma das principais escolhas para quem busca emoção, variedade e uma experiência de alta qualidade. Se você está em busca de uma nova forma de se divertir online, vale a pena conhecer tudo o que a 355Bet tem a oferecer.
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@ 306555fe:fd7fdf12
2025-05-07 02:12:08{"contract_id":"f5523a8f242339bdd8585e5491a82c2d9a72ff51f7fadc3f7c6f766afe9c0f19","title":"T2- Freelance Development Agreement","content":"# Freelance Development Agreement\n\n## Parties\n\nThis Freelance Development Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is entered into as of [DATE] by and between:\n\nClient: [CLIENT NAME], with an address at [CLIENT ADDRESS] (\"Client\")\n\nDeveloper: [DEVELOPER NAME], with an address at [DEVELOPER ADDRESS] (\"Developer\")\n\n## Services\n\nDeveloper agrees to provide the following services to Client (the \"Services\"):\n\n1. Design and develop a web application according to the specifications outlined in Attachment A.\n2. Provide regular progress updates on a weekly basis.\n3. Deliver the completed project by the deadline specified in the Timeline section.","version":1,"created_at":1746583812,"signers_required":2,"signatures":[{"pubkey":"306555fee4433582b32f6d46f11b644da33896595016893d7da18c75fd7fdf12","sig":"8ad3a9e2a4ef70515853e051882ab11ebc7d56f15be46deb1520d6292711bc4eeb29c723c46a251c98134d06b8950931d19f61f6f8836e4932f0d6682fe8159e","timestamp":1746583928}]}
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@ 000002de:c05780a7
2025-05-06 20:24:08https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIMZH7DEPPQ
I really enjoy listening to non-technical people talk about technology when they get the bigger picture impacts and how it relates to our humanity.
I was reminded of this video by @k00b's post about an AI generated video of a victim forgiving his killer.
Piper says, "Computers are better at words than you. Than I". But they are machines. They cannot feel. They cannot have emotion.
This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me
~ Matthew 15:8
Most of us hate it when people are fake with us. When they say things they don't mean. When they say things just to get something they want from us. Yet, we are quickly falling into this same trap with technology. Accepting it as real and human. I'm not suggesting we can't use technology but we have to be careful that we do not fall into this mechanical trap and forget what makes humans special.
We are emotional and spiritual beings. Though AI didn't exist during the times Jesus walked the earth read the verse above in a broader context.
Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Whoever reviles father or mother must surely die.’ But you say, ‘If anyone tells his father or his mother, “What you would have gained from me is given to God,” he need not honor his father.’ So for the sake of your tradition you have made void the word of God. You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, when he said:
“‘This people honors me with their lips,
but their heart is far from me;
in vain do they worship me,
teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’”
Empty words. Words without meaning because they are not from a pure desire and love. You may not be a Christian but don't miss the significance of this. There is a value in being real. Sharing true emotion and heart. Don't fall into the trap of the culture of lies that surrounds us. I would rather hear true words with mistakes and less eloquence any day over something fake. I would rather share a real moment with the ones I love than a million fake moments. Embrace the messy imperfect but real world.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/973324
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@ 502ab02a:a2860397
2025-05-07 01:08:58สัปดาห์นี้ถือว่าเป็นเบรคคั่นพักผ่อนแก้เครียดนิดหน่อยแล้วกันครับ เรามาเล่าย้อนอดีตกันนิดหน่อย เหมือนสตาร์วอส์ที่ฉายภาค 4-5-6 แล้วย้อนไป 1-2-3 ฮาๆๆๆ
เคยได้ยินคำว่า Nuremberg Trials ไหมครับ ย้อนความนิดนึงว่า Nuremberg (Nürnberg อ่านว่า เนือร์นแบร์ก) คือชื่อเมืองในเยอรมนีที่เคยเป็นเวทีพิจารณาคดีประวัติศาสตร์หลังสงครามโลกครั้งที่ 2
“Nuremberg Trials” คือการไต่สวนผู้มีส่วนเกี่ยวข้องกับ อาชญากรรมสงครามของนาซีเยอรมัน หลังสงครามโลกครั้งที่ 2 ในปี 1945–46 พันธมิตรผู้ชนะสงครามได้จับตัวผู้นำนาซี นักการเมือง หมอ นักวิทยาศาสตร์ มาขึ้นศาล ข้อหาของพวกเขาไม่ได้แค่ฆ่าคน แต่รวมถึงการละเมิดศีลธรรมมนุษย์ขั้นพื้นฐาน อย่างการทดลองทางการแพทย์กับนักโทษ โดยไม่มีการขอความยินยอม
จากการไต่สวนนี้ จึงเกิดหลักจริยธรรมที่ชื่อว่า “Nuremberg Code” ซึ่งกลายเป็นรากฐานของการทดลองทางการแพทย์ยุคใหม่ หัวใจของโค้ดนี้คือคำว่า “Informed Consent” แปลว่า ถ้าจะทำอะไรกับร่างกายใคร ต้องได้รับความยินยอมจากเขาอย่างเต็มใจ และมีข้อมูลครบถ้วน นี่แหละ คือบทเรียนจากบาดแผลของสงครามโลก
แต่แล้ว...ในปี 2020 โลกก็เข้าสู่ยุคที่ใครบางคนบอกว่า “ต้องเชื่อผู้เชี่ยวชาญ” ใครกังวล = คนไม่รักสังคม ใครถามเยอะ = คนต่อต้านวิทยาศาสตร์ การยินยอมโดยสมัครใจ เริ่มกลายเป็นแค่คำเชิงสัญลักษณ์
ในช่วงหลังนี้เราอาจจะได้ยินข่าวหรือทฤษฎีในอินเตอร์เนทเกี่ยวกับคำว่า Nuremberg 2.0 กันนะครับ เพราะเริ่มผุดขึ้นตามกระทู้เงียบ ๆ คลิปใต้ดิน และเวทีเสวนาแปลก ๆ ที่ไม่มีใครอยากอ้างชื่อบนเวที TED Talk ซึ่ง กลุ่มที่ใช้คำนี้มักจะหมายถึงความต้องการให้มีการ “ไต่สวน” หรือ “เอาผิด” กับนักการเมือง นักวิทยาศาสตร์ แพทย์ หรือองค์กรที่เกี่ยวข้องกับ การออกคำสั่ง การบังคับ การเซ็นเซอร์ข้อมูลที่ขัดแย้งกับแนวทางรัฐ การเผยแพร่ข้อมูลโดยไม่โปร่งใส พวกเขามองว่า นโยบายเหล่านั้นละเมิดสิทธิเสรีภาพของประชาชนในระดับที่เปรียบได้กับ “อาชญากรรมต่อมนุษยชาติ” จึงเสนอแนวคิด “Nuremberg 2.0”
พวกเขาไม่ได้เรียกร้องแค่ความโปร่งใส แต่เขาอยากเห็นการทบทวน ว่าใครกันแน่ที่ละเมิดหลักจริยธรรมที่โลกเคยตกลงกันไว้เมื่อ 80 ปีก่อน
Nuremberg คือการไต่สวนคนที่ใช้อำนาจรัฐฆ่าคนอย่างจงใจ Nuremberg 2.0 คือคำเตือนว่า “การใช้ความกลัวครอบงำเสรีภาพ” อาจไม่ต่างกันนัก
ทีนี้เคยสงสัยไหม แล้วมันเกี่ยวอะไรกับอาหาร?
เพราะจากวิกฤตโรคระบาด เราเริ่มเห็น “วิทยาศาสตร์แบบผูกขาด” คุมเกมส์ บริษัทเทคโนโลยีเริ่มเข้ามาทำอาหาร ชื่อใหม่ของเนื้อสเต๊กกลายเป็น “โปรตีนทางเลือก” อาหารจากแล็บกลายเป็น “ทางรอดของโลก” สารเคมีอัดลงไปแทนเนื้อจริง ๆ แต่มีฉลากติดว่า "รักษ์โลก ปลอดภัย ยั่งยืน"
แต่ถ้ามองให้ลึกลงไปอีกนิด บางกลุ่มคนกลับเริ่มเห็นอะไรบางอย่างที่ขนลุกกว่า เพราะมันคือ “ระบบควบคุมสุขภาพ” ที่อาศัย “ความกลัว” เป็นหัวเชื้อ และ “วิทยาศาสตร์แบบผูกขาด” เป็นกลไก
จากนั้น…ทุกอย่างก็จะถูกเสิร์ฟอย่างสวยงามในรูปแบบ "นวัตกรรมเพื่ออนาคต" ไม่ว่าจะเป็นอาหารเสริมชนิดใหม่ เนื้อสัตว์ปลูกในแล็บ หรืออาหารที่ไม่ต้องเคี้ยว
ลองคิดเล่น ๆครับ ถ้าสารอาหารถูกควบคุมได้ เหมือนที่เราเคยถูกบังคับกับบางอย่างได้ล่ะ? วันหนึ่ง เราอาจถูกขอให้ "กิน" ในสิ่งที่ระบบสุขภาพอนาคตเขาบอกว่าดี แล้วถ้าเฮียบอกว่าไม่อยากกิน...เขาอาจไม่ห้าม แต่ App สุขภาพจะเตือนว่า “คุณมีพฤติกรรมเสี่ยงต่อโลกใบนี้” แต้มเครดิตจะสุขภาพจะลดลงและส่วนลดข้าวกล่องเนื้อจากจุลินทรีย์จะไม่เข้าบัญชีเฮียอีกเลย
ใช่…มันไม่เหมือนการบังคับ แต่มันคือการสร้าง “ระบบทางเดียว” ที่ทำให้คนที่อยากเดินออกนอกแถว เหมือนเดินลงเหว
Nuremberg 2.0 จึงไม่ใช่แค่เรื่องของอดีตหรือโรคระบาด แต่มันเป็นกระจกที่สะท้อนว่า “ถ้าเราไม่เรียนรู้จากประวัติศาสตร์ เราอาจกินซ้ำรอยมันเข้าไปในมื้อเย็น”
อนาคตของอาหารอาจไม่ได้อยู่ในจาน แต่อยู่ในนโยบาย อยู่ในบริษัทที่ผลิตโปรตีนจากอากาศ อยู่ในทุนที่ซื้อนักวิทยาศาสตร์ไว้ทั้งวงการ และถ้าเราหลับตาอีกครั้ง หลายคนก็กลัวว่า...บทไต่สวน Nuremberg รอบใหม่ อาจไม่สามารถเกิดขึ้นอีกต่อไป เพราะคราวนี้ คนร้ายจะไม่ได้ถือปืน แต่อาจถือใบรับรองโภชนาการระดับโลกในมือแทน
#pirateketo #กูต้องรู้มั๊ย #ม้วนหางสิลูก #siamstr
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@ 90c656ff:9383fd4e
2025-05-06 14:10:48Bitcoin has been gaining increasing acceptance as a means of payment, evolving from being just a digital investment asset to becoming a viable alternative to traditional currencies. Today, many companies around the world already accept Bitcoin, providing consumers with greater financial freedom and reducing reliance on traditional banking intermediaries.
- Global companies that accept Bitcoin
Over the years, several well-known companies have begun accepting Bitcoin, recognizing its benefits such as security, transparency, and low transaction fees. Among the most prominent are:
01 - Microsoft: The tech giant allows users to add funds to their Microsoft accounts using Bitcoin. This enables the purchase of digital content such as games, apps, and software available in the Microsoft Store. 02 - Overstock: One of the largest online retailers that accepts Bitcoin for the purchase of furniture, electronics, and home goods. Overstock was an early adopter, signaling a strong commitment to financial innovation. 03 - AT&T: The U.S. telecommunications company was the first in its industry to accept Bitcoin payments, giving customers the option to pay their bills with cryptocurrency through BitPay. 04 - Twitch: While Twitch does not natively support Bitcoin donations or payments, many streamers use third-party services like NOWPayments, Streamlabs (with Coinbase integration), or Plisio to accept crypto tips and donations. This opens a path for Bitcoin support through external platforms, especially within the content creator community. 05 - Namecheap: A leading domain registrar and web hosting provider that accepts Bitcoin for domain registration and hosting services, showcasing Bitcoin’s usefulness in the digital economy.
- Small businesses and local commerce
Beyond large corporations, a growing number of small businesses and local merchants are embracing Bitcoin, particularly in cities that are becoming hubs for digital innovation.
01 - Restaurants and cafés: In cities like Lisbon, London, and New York, several cafés and eateries accept Bitcoin as payment, attracting tech-savvy customers. 02 - Hotels and tourism: Certain hotel chains and travel platforms now accept Bitcoin, simplifying bookings and removing the need for currency exchange for international travelers. 03 - Online stores: Many small e-commerce businesses offer Bitcoin as a payment option or even operate exclusively using cryptocurrency, benefiting from borderless, fast transactions.
- Advantages for businesses and consumers
The growing acceptance of Bitcoin is largely driven by its advantages:
01 - Lower transaction fees: Businesses can reduce costs associated with credit card fees and payment processors. 02 - No intermediaries: Direct peer-to-peer payments cut down on bureaucracy and reduce fraud risks. 03 - Global access: Bitcoin allows for cross-border payments without the need for currency exchange, ideal for international transactions.
In summary, the adoption of Bitcoin as a means of payment continues to expand, with companies of all sizes recognizing its strategic value. From large enterprises to independent creators and local shops, Bitcoin is gradually becoming a more practical and accepted financial tool. While challenges such as volatility and regulatory uncertainty remain, the broader trend points toward a future where paying with Bitcoin could be a common part of everyday life.
Thank you very much for reading this far. I hope everything is well with you, and sending a big hug from your favorite Bitcoiner maximalist from Madeira. Long live freedom!
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@ 90c656ff:9383fd4e
2025-05-06 13:41:50Bitcoin was created to offer a secure and decentralized alternative to traditional money, enabling financial transactions without the need for intermediaries. DeFi, on the other hand, emerged as an expansion of this concept, proposing decentralized financial services such as lending, exchanges, and yield generation. However, despite its promises of innovation, DeFi carries numerous risks, making it a dangerous bet for those who value the security of their Bitcoin.
What is DeFi?
DeFi refers to a set of financial applications that operate without the intermediation of banks or traditional institutions. These platforms use smart contracts to automate transactions, allowing anyone to access financial services without relying on third parties. In theory, DeFi promises greater financial freedom, but in practice it is full of risks, scams, and technical vulnerabilities that can compromise users' funds.
- The risks of DeFi for Bitcoin holders
Bitcoin is the most secure digital currency in the world, protected by a decentralized and censorship-resistant network. Unlike DeFi, which is still in an experimental phase and has already suffered numerous attacks, Bitcoin remains solid and reliable. When someone places Bitcoin in DeFi platforms, they give up the security of direct custody and trust weaker systems.
The main risks include:
01 - Hackers and code flaws: Smart contracts are written by programmers and may contain bugs that allow massive thefts. Over the years, billions of dollars have been lost due to vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms. 02 - Liquidation risks: Many DeFi applications operate on collateralization systems, where users lock Bitcoin to obtain loans. If the market becomes volatile, those Bitcoins can be liquidated at lower-than-expected prices, causing irreversible losses. 03 - Scams and rug pulls: DeFi is full of shady projects where creators vanish with users’ funds. Without regulation and without guarantees, those who deposit Bitcoin in these platforms may never recover their funds.
- Keeping Bitcoin safe is the best choice
Bitcoin was created to be self-custodied, meaning each user should have direct control over their funds without relying on third parties. By sending Bitcoin to DeFi platforms, that security is lost and the asset is exposed to unnecessary risks. The best way to protect Bitcoin is to store it in a secure wallet, preferably offline (cold storage), avoiding any exposure to smart contracts or vulnerable systems.
In summary, DeFi may seem innovative, but the risks far outweigh the potential benefits—especially for those who value Bitcoin's security. Instead of risking losing funds on insecure platforms, the wisest choice is to keep Bitcoin safely stored, ensuring its long-term preservation. While Bitcoin continues to be the best digital store of value in the world, DeFi remains an unstable and dangerous environment where few win and many end up losing.
Thank you very much for reading this far. I hope everything is well with you, and sending a big hug from your favorite Bitcoiner maximalist from Madeira. Long live freedom!
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@ b6dcdddf:dfee5ee7
2025-05-06 15:58:23You can now fund projects on Geyser using Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Bank Transfers, and more.
The best part: 🧾 You pay in fiat and ⚡️ the creator receives Bitcoin.
You heard it right! Let's dive in 👇
First, how does it work? For contributors, it's easy! Once the project creator has verified their identity, anyone can contribute with fiat methods. Simply go through the usual contribution flow and select 'Pay with Fiat'. The first contribution is KYC-free.
Why does this matter? 1. Many Bitcoiners don't want to spend their Bitcoin: 👉 Number go up (NgU) 👉 Capital gains taxes With fiat contributions, there's no more excuse to contribute towards Bitcoin builders and creators! 2. Non-bitcoin holders want to support projects too. If someone loves your mission but only has a debit card, they used to be stuck. Now? They can back your Bitcoin project with familiar fiat tools. Now, they can do it all through Geyser!
So, why swap fiat into Bitcoin? Because Bitcoin is borderless. Fiat payouts are limited to certain countries, banks, and red tape. By auto-swapping fiat to Bitcoin, we ensure: 🌍 Instant payouts to creators all around the world ⚡️ No delays or restrictions 💥 Every contribution is also a silent Bitcoin buy
How to enable Fiat contributions If you’re a creator, it’s easy: - Go to your Dashboard → Wallet - Click “Enable Fiat Contributions” - Complete a quick ID verification (required by our payment provider) ✅ That’s it — your project is now open to global fiat supporters.
Supporting Bitcoin adoption At Geyser, our mission is to empower Bitcoin creators and builders. Adding fiat options amplifies our mission. It brings more people into the ecosystem while staying true to what we believe: ⚒️ Build on Bitcoin 🌱 Fund impactful initiatives 🌎 Enable global participation
**Support projects with fiat now! ** We've compiled a list of projects that currently have fiat contributions enabled. If you've been on the fence to support them because you didn't want to spend your Bitcoin, now's the time to do your first contribution!
Education - Citadel Dispatch: https://geyser.fund/project/citadel - @FREEMadeiraOrg: https://geyser.fund/project/freemadeira - @MyfirstBitcoin_: https://geyser.fund/project/miprimerbitcoin
Circular Economies - @BitcoinEkasi: https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinekasi - Madagascar Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/madagasbit - @BitcoinChatt : https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinchatt - Uganda Gayaza BTC Market: https://geyser.fund/project/gayazabtcmarket
Activism - Education Bitcoin Channel: https://geyser.fund/project/streamingsats
Sports - The Sats Fighter Journey: https://geyser.fund/project/thesatsfighterjourney
Culture - Bitcoin Tarot Cards: https://geyser.fund/project/bitcointarotcard
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/973003
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@ 90c656ff:9383fd4e
2025-05-06 13:01:45Bitcoin has revolutionized the way people conduct financial transactions worldwide. As a decentralized digital currency, it offers new opportunities for e-commerce payments and international money transfers. Its speed, security, and low costs make it an efficient alternative to traditional methods by eliminating intermediaries and facilitating global transactions.
Bitcoin in e-commerce
E-commerce has grown exponentially, and Bitcoin has emerged as an innovative solution for online payments. Large retailers and small businesses are starting to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment, offering benefits to both merchants and consumers.
- Advantages of Bitcoin for e-commerce:
01 - Low transaction fees: Unlike credit cards and payment platforms that charge high fees, Bitcoin transactions generally have lower costs. This benefits merchants, who can reduce expenses and offer more competitive prices to customers. 02 - Elimination of chargebacks: In traditional systems, chargebacks (forced refunds by banks or card operators) are a concern for merchants. Since Bitcoin transactions are irreversible, merchants avoid fraud and disputes. 03 - Global access: Anyone with internet access can pay with Bitcoin, regardless of their location. This allows businesses to expand their market internationally without relying on banks or local payment systems. 04 - Privacy and security: Bitcoin transactions protect user identity, offering greater privacy compared to credit card payments or bank transfers. Additionally, since there’s no need to share personal data, the risk of information theft is reduced.
- Challenges of using Bitcoin in e-commerce:
01 - Volatility: Bitcoin’s price can fluctuate rapidly, making it difficult to set fixed prices for products and services. However, some merchants use payment processors that instantly convert Bitcoin into fiat currency, minimizing this risk. 02 - Limited adoption: Despite its growth, Bitcoin acceptance is not yet universal. Many stores and popular platforms have not adopted it, which can make daily purchases difficult. 03 - Confirmation time: Although Bitcoin is faster than traditional bank transfers, confirmation times may vary depending on the network fee paid. Some solutions, such as the Lightning Network, are being developed to enable instant payments.
Bitcoin in money remittances
Sending money abroad has long been a bureaucratic, costly, and time-consuming process. Traditional services like banks and money transfer companies charge high fees and can take days to complete a transaction. Bitcoin, on the other hand, offers an efficient alternative for global remittances, allowing anyone to send and receive money quickly and affordably.
- Benefits of Bitcoin for remittances:
01 - Reduced costs: While banks and companies like Western Union charge high fees for international transfers, Bitcoin allows money to be sent with minimal costs, regardless of the amount or destination. 02 - Transaction speed: International bank transfers can take several days to complete, especially in countries with limited financial infrastructure. With Bitcoin, money can be sent anywhere in the world within minutes or hours. 03 - Global accessibility: In regions where the banking system is restricted or inefficient, Bitcoin enables people to receive money without depending on banks. This is particularly useful in developing countries where international remittances are an essential source of income. 04 - Independence from intermediaries: Bitcoin operates in a decentralized manner, with no need for banks or transfer companies. This means people can send money directly to friends and family without intermediaries.
- Challenges of Bitcoin remittances:
01 - Conversion to local currency: Although Bitcoin can be received instantly, many people still need to convert it into local currency for everyday use. This may involve additional costs and depend on the availability of exchange services. 02 - Adoption and knowledge: Not everyone understands how Bitcoin works, which can hinder its widespread adoption for remittances. However, growing financial education on the subject can help overcome this barrier. 03 - Regulations and restrictions: Some governments impose restrictions on Bitcoin usage, making remittances more complicated. The evolution of regulations may affect ease of use in certain countries.
In summary, Bitcoin is transforming e-commerce and money remittances around the world. Its ability to eliminate intermediaries, reduce costs, and provide fast and secure payments makes it a viable alternative to traditional financial systems.
In e-commerce, it benefits both merchants and consumers by lowering fees and enhancing privacy. In the remittance sector, it facilitates money transfers to any part of the world, especially for those living in countries with inefficient banking systems.
Despite the challenges, Bitcoin adoption continues to grow, driven by innovative solutions and recognition of its potential as a global payment method. As more businesses and individuals embrace this technology, its presence in e-commerce and international remittances will become increasingly relevant.
Thank you very much for reading this far. I hope everything is well with you, and sending a big hug from your favorite Bitcoiner maximalist from Madeira. Long live freedom!
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@ c1e9ab3a:9cb56b43
2025-05-06 14:05:40If you're an engineer stepping into the Bitcoin space from the broader crypto ecosystem, you're probably carrying a mental model shaped by speed, flexibility, and rapid innovation. That makes sense—most blockchain platforms pride themselves on throughput, programmability, and dev agility.
But Bitcoin operates from a different set of first principles. It’s not competing to be the fastest network or the most expressive smart contract platform. It’s aiming to be the most credible, neutral, and globally accessible value layer in human history.
Here’s why that matters—and why Bitcoin is not just an alternative crypto asset, but a structural necessity in the global financial system.
1. Bitcoin Fixes the Triffin Dilemma—Not With Policy, But Protocol
The Triffin Dilemma shows us that any country issuing the global reserve currency must run persistent deficits to supply that currency to the world. That’s not a flaw of bad leadership—it’s an inherent contradiction. The U.S. must debase its own monetary integrity to meet global dollar demand. That’s a self-terminating system.
Bitcoin sidesteps this entirely by being:
- Non-sovereign – no single nation owns it
- Hard-capped – no central authority can inflate it
- Verifiable and neutral – anyone with a full node can enforce the rules
In other words, Bitcoin turns global liquidity into an engineering problem, not a political one. No other system, fiat or crypto, has achieved that.
2. Bitcoin’s “Ossification” Is Intentional—and It's a Feature
From the outside, Bitcoin development may look sluggish. Features are slow to roll out. Code changes are conservative. Consensus rules are treated as sacred.
That’s the point.
When you’re building the global monetary base layer, stability is not a weakness. It’s a prerequisite. Every other financial instrument, app, or protocol that builds on Bitcoin depends on one thing: assurance that the base layer won’t change underneath them without extreme scrutiny.
So-called “ossification” is just another term for predictability and integrity. And when the market does demand change (SegWit, Taproot), Bitcoin’s soft-fork governance process has proven capable of deploying it safely—without coercive central control.
3. Layered Architecture: Throughput Is Not a Base Layer Concern
You don’t scale settlement at the base layer. You build layered systems. Just as TCP/IP doesn't need to carry YouTube traffic directly, Bitcoin doesn’t need to process every microtransaction.
Instead, it anchors:
- Lightning (fast payments)
- Fedimint (community custody)
- Ark (privacy + UTXO compression)
- Statechains, sidechains, and covenants (coming evolution)
All of these inherit Bitcoin’s security and scarcity, while handling volume off-chain, in ways that maintain auditability and self-custody.
4. Universal Assayability Requires Minimalism at the Base Layer
A core design constraint of Bitcoin is that any participant, anywhere in the world, must be able to independently verify the validity of every transaction and block—past and present—without needing permission or relying on third parties.
This property is called assayability—the ability to “test” or verify the authenticity and integrity of received bitcoin, much like verifying the weight and purity of a gold coin.
To preserve this:
- The base layer must remain resource-light, so running a full node stays accessible on commodity hardware.
- Block sizes must remain small enough to prevent centralization of verification.
- Historical data must remain consistent and tamper-evident, enabling proof chains across time and jurisdiction.
Any base layer that scales by increasing throughput or complexity undermines this fundamental guarantee, making the network more dependent on trust and surveillance infrastructure.
Bitcoin prioritizes global verifiability over throughput—because trustless money requires that every user can check the money they receive.
5. Governance: Not Captured, Just Resistant to Coercion
The current controversy around
OP_RETURN
and proposals to limit inscriptions is instructive. Some prominent devs have advocated for changes to block content filtering. Others see it as overreach.Here's what matters:
- No single dev, or team, can force changes into the network. Period.
- Bitcoin Core is not “the source of truth.” It’s one implementation. If it deviates from market consensus, it gets forked, sidelined, or replaced.
- The economic majority—miners, users, businesses—enforce Bitcoin’s rules, not GitHub maintainers.
In fact, recent community resistance to perceived Core overreach only reinforces Bitcoin’s resilience. Engineers who posture with narcissistic certainty, dismiss dissent, or attempt to capture influence are routinely neutralized by the market’s refusal to upgrade or adopt forks that undermine neutrality or openness.
This is governance via credible neutrality and negative feedback loops. Power doesn’t accumulate in one place. It’s constantly checked by the network’s distributed incentives.
6. Bitcoin Is Still in Its Infancy—And That’s a Good Thing
You’re not too late. The ecosystem around Bitcoin—especially L2 protocols, privacy tools, custody innovation, and zero-knowledge integrations—is just beginning.
If you're an engineer looking for:
- Systems with global scale constraints
- Architectures that optimize for integrity, not speed
- Consensus mechanisms that resist coercion
- A base layer with predictable monetary policy
Then Bitcoin is where serious systems engineers go when they’ve outgrown crypto theater.
Take-away
Under realistic, market-aware assumptions—where:
- Bitcoin’s ossification is seen as a stability feature, not inertia,
- Market forces can and do demand and implement change via tested, non-coercive mechanisms,
- Proof-of-work is recognized as the only consensus mechanism resistant to fiat capture,
- Wealth concentration is understood as a temporary distribution effect during early monetization,
- Low base layer throughput is a deliberate design constraint to preserve verifiability and neutrality,
- And innovation is layered by design, with the base chain providing integrity, not complexity...
Then Bitcoin is not a fragile or inflexible system—it is a deliberately minimal, modular, and resilient protocol.
Its governance is not leaderless chaos; it's a negative-feedback structure that minimizes the power of individuals or institutions to coerce change. The very fact that proposals—like controversial OP_RETURN restrictions—can be resisted, forked around, or ignored by the market without breaking the system is proof of decentralized control, not dysfunction.
Bitcoin is an adversarially robust monetary foundation. Its value lies not in how fast it changes, but in how reliably it doesn't—unless change is forced by real, bottom-up demand and implemented through consensus-tested soft forks.
In this framing, Bitcoin isn't a slower crypto. It's the engineering benchmark for systems that must endure, not entertain.
Final Word
Bitcoin isn’t moving slowly because it’s dying. It’s moving carefully because it’s winning. It’s not an app platform or a sandbox. It’s a protocol layer for the future of money.
If you're here because you want to help build that future, you’re in the right place.
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2025-05-06 11:54:14May 6 marks my "Nostr birthday." This means I've been on Nostr for two years now. See my initial "Running nostr" note timestamped and archived on the Hive blockchain at https://peakd.com/bitcoin/@crrdlx/running-nostr
Two years ago, I really had no idea what Nostr was. I was asking, "What is this Nostr thing?"
And, I had no idea what I was doing then while using the front end clients. The clients were clunky and since the protocol was rather plastic (still kinda is). As evidence to my ignorance, the spinning wheels on Coracle.social just kept spinning. I didn't realize that since I was only following two people, one being myself, there was nothing to load from relays except my one "Running nostr" note. Hence, the Coracle wheels just spun in their mesmerizing manner. At least they're soothing to watch.
Yet, despite my ignorance, I had an inkling of a notion that Nostr was indeed something different, maybe special. Otherwise, I wouldn't have taken the time to capture an animated gif and make that Hive post to chronicle my first Nostr note.
For fun, I made another "Running nostr" note yesterday using Coracle.social. It still has those muted, earthy tones, but the wheels are not there anymore for long. Coracle, like Nostr, has come a long way in two years. It loads much faster now, which means less wheel spinning. I kind of miss the wheels for some reason, they build the drama and expectation of what might appear.
!HBIT
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@ e4950c93:1b99eccd
2025-05-06 10:35:37Qu'est-ce qu'une matière naturelle ? La question fait débat, et chacun-e privilégiera ses propres critères. Voici comment les matières sont classées sur ce site. La liste est régulièrement mise à jour en fonction des produits ajoutés. N'hésitez pas à partager votre avis !
✅ Matières naturelles
Matières d'origine végétale, animale ou minérale, sans transformation chimique altérant leur structure moléculaire.
🌱 Principaux critères : - Biodégradabilité - Non-toxicité - Présence naturelle nécessitant le minimum de transformation
🔍 Liste des matières naturelles : - Bois - Cellulose régénérée (cupra, lyocell, modal, viscose) - Chanvre - Coton - Cuir - Liège - Lin - Laine - Latex naturel, caoutchouc - Métal - Soie - Terre - Verre - … (Autres matières)
⚠️ Bien que "naturelles", ces matières peuvent générer des impacts négatifs selon leurs conditions de production (pollution par pesticides, consommation d’eau excessive, traitement chimique, exploitation animale…). Ces impacts sont mentionnés sur la fiche de chaque matière.
Les versions biologiques de ces matières (sans traitement chimique, maltraitance animale, etc.) sont privilégiées pour référencer les produits sur ce site, tel qu'indiqué sur la fiche de chaque matière (à venir).
Les versions conventionnelles ne sont référencées que tant que lorsqu'il n'a pas encore été trouvé d'alternative plus durable pour cette catégorie de produits.
🚫 Matières non naturelles
Matières synthétiques ou fortement modifiées, souvent issues de la pétrochimie.
📌 Principaux problèmes : - Toxicité et émissions de microplastiques - Dépendance aux énergies fossiles - Mauvaise biodégradabilité
🔍 Liste des matières non naturelles : - Acrylique - Élasthanne, lycra, spandex - Polyamides, nylon - Polyester - Silicone - … (Autres matières)
⚠️ Ces matières ne sont pas admises sur le site. Néanmoins, elles peuvent être présentes dans certains produits référencés lorsque :
- elles sont utilisées en accessoire amovible (ex. : élastiques, boutons… généralement non indiqué dans la composition par la marque) pouvant être retiré pour le recyclage ou compostage, et
- aucune alternative 100 % naturelle n’a encore été identifiée pour cette catégorie de produits.
Dans ce cas, un avertissement est alors affiché sur la fiche du produit.
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2025-05-06 12:18:09Digital wallets are important tools for storing and managing Bitcoin. They allow people to keep their private keys, access their funds, and make transactions in a practical and secure way. However, with several types of wallets available and the risks of incorrect use, it is essential to understand their features and follow good security practices.
What is a digital wallet?
A digital wallet is a software or device that stores the private and public keys linked to Bitcoin. Simply put, it doesn’t “store” Bitcoin itself but provides secure access to the network to verify and sign transactions.
Private keys work like a secret password that allows spending Bitcoins, while public keys are like account numbers that can be shared to receive payments. Keeping the private key secure is very important, as whoever has access to it controls the funds.
- Types of Digital Wallets
There are different types of digital wallets, each with specific features that meet various needs, whether for daily use or long-term storage.
- Hot Wallets
Wallets connected to the internet, designed for frequent use. Examples: Mobile apps, desktop wallets, online wallets.
Advantages:
01 - Accessible and easy to use 02 - Ideal for daily and quick transactions
Disadvantages:
01 - More exposed to cyberattacks such as phishing or hacking
- Cold Wallets
Wallets that keep private keys offline, increasing security. Examples: Hardware wallets, paper wallets, dedicated USB devices.
Advantages:
01 - High protection against hackers since they are not online 02 - Ideal for large amounts of Bitcoin or long-term storage
Disadvantages:
01 - Less practical for daily use 02 - Can be physically damaged or lost if not handled carefully
- Hardware Wallets
Physical devices, like Ledger or Trezor, that store private keys offline.
Advantages:
01 - Easy-to-use and secure interface 02 - Resistant to viruses and online attacks
Disadvantages:
01 - Higher initial cost 02 - Require care to avoid physical damage
- Paper Wallets
Involve printing or writing down private and public keys on a piece of paper.
Advantages:
01 - Completely offline and immune to digital attacks 02 - Simple and low-cost
Disadvantages:
01 - Vulnerable to physical damage such as water, fire, or loss 02 - Difficult to recover if lost
- Security in Digital Wallets
Protecting a digital wallet is essential to safeguard your Bitcoins from loss or theft.
Below are important practices to improve security:
- Private Key Protection
01 - Never share your private key with anyone 02 - Keep backup copies of the private key or recovery phrase in safe places
- Use of Recovery Phrases
The seed phrase is a sequence of 12 to 24 words that helps recover funds if the wallet is lost.
01 - Store the seed phrase offline and avoid taking pictures or saving it on internet-connected devices
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
01 - Whenever possible, enable 2FA to protect accounts linked to online wallets or exchanges 02 - This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second code to log in
- Updates and Maintenance
Keep the wallet software up to date to ensure protection against vulnerabilities
01 - Use only wallets from trustworthy and reputable developers
- Choosing the Right Wallet According to Need
01 - For frequent transactions, choose hot wallets but keep only small amounts 02 - For large amounts, use cold wallets like hardware or paper wallets, which are more secure
Risks and How to Avoid Them
- Hacker Attacks
Risk: Unauthorized access to hot wallets connected to the internet Prevention: Use cold wallets for storing large amounts and avoid clicking on suspicious links
- Loss of Access
Risk: Loss of private keys or the recovery phrase, making funds unrecoverable Prevention: Regularly make backups and store information in secure places
- Social Engineering and Phishing
Risk: Hackers trick people into giving up their private keys or personal information Prevention: Be suspicious of messages or websites that request your private keys. Never share sensitive data
- Physical Failures
Risk: Damage to devices or loss of paper wallets Prevention: Store backups in locations resistant to water, fire, and other threats
In summary, digital wallets are essential for the security and use of Bitcoin. Choosing the right wallet and following good security practices are key steps to protecting your assets.
Hot wallets offer convenience for daily use, while cold wallets provide strong security for long-term storage. Regardless of the type you choose, taking care of your private keys and recovery phrase is fundamental to ensure your Bitcoin remains under your control.
By understanding the types of wallets and implementing appropriate security measures, users can safely and efficiently take advantage of Bitcoin, maximizing the benefits of this digital revolution.
Thank you very much for reading this far. I hope everything is well with you, and sending a big hug from your favorite Bitcoiner maximalist from Madeira. Long live freedom!
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2025-05-06 10:32:20Contenu à venir.
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2025-05-06 09:29:41Markdown test italic bold in openletter Nostr https://openletter.earth/ Have a great day
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@ e83b66a8:b0526c2b
2025-05-06 09:17:39I’m going to talk about Ethereum, hear me out.
Ethereum is a Turing complete consensus blockchain tokenised by its own currency Ether.
This idea by Vitalik Buterin was incredibly compelling and still is today, even though few real world use cases have emerged.
For example, as a company, I could pay a carbon tax in Ether, locked into a smart contract. If the temperate rises by more than “n” degrees year on year based on a known agreed external (blind) oracle, say a weather station located near my factory.
Fantastic, we now have an automatic climate tax.
In reality, few realistic applications exist, however the idea is very compelling and many flocked to Ethereum as a promise of the future. This inflated its utility token “Ether” into stratospherically high prices.
This, in turn, attracted speculative investors and traders only looking at the price signal of the token and no longer considering the utility. This created a bubble which has gradually deflated over time.
This is why we are seeing Bitcoin, which only attempts to be money, succeed relative to Ethereum.
As Ethereum fails, and Bitcoin development strides on, an opportunity arises to try to do what Ethereum and all the other related altcoins have so far failed to do. Computational utility. And to do this on Bitcoin, the most successful “Crypto”.
The first unintended hijack of Ethereums utility are the JPEGs we are seeing on our blockchain.
This latest drive to make Bitcoin Turing complete is potentially the final destination for developers keen to explore the potential of Bitcoins eco-system.
Perhaps Bitcoin is going to absorb all the altcoins. Perhaps that is the goal of Bitcoins developers.
I don’t comment whether this is good or bad, I’m just exploring whether this may be the agenda.
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2025-05-06 10:36:14What is a natural material? It's a topic of debate, and everyone will prioritize their own criteria. Here’s how materials are classified on this site. The list is regularly updated based on the products added. Feel free to share your thoughts!
✅ Natural Materials
Materials of plant, animal, or mineral origin, without chemical transformation that alters their molecular structure.
🌱 Main Criteria: - Biodegradability - Non-toxicity - Naturally occurring and recquiring minimal transformation
🔍 List of Natural Materials: - Regenerated Cellulose (cupra, lyocell, modal, rayon) - Cork - Cotton - Earth - Glass - Hemp - Natural Latex, rubber - Leather - Linen - Metal - Silk - Wood - Wool - … (Other materials)
⚠️ Although "natural", these materials can have negative impacts depending on their production conditions (pesticide pollution, excessive water consumption, chemical treatments, animal exploitation, etc.). These impacts are mentionned in the description of each material.
Organic versions of these materials — free from chemical treatments, animal mistreatment, etc. — are preferred for listing products on this site, as indicated on each material's page (coming soon).
Conventional versions are only referenced when no more sustainable alternative has yet been found for that product category.
🚫 Non-Natural Materials
Synthetic or heavily modified materials, often derived from petrochemicals.
📌 Main Issues: - Toxicity and microplastic emissions - Dependence on fossil fuels - Poor biodegradability
🔍 List of Non-Natural Materials: - Acrylic - Elastane, spandex, lycra - Polyamides, nylon - Polyester - Silicone - … (Other materials)
⚠️ These materials are not accepted on this site. However, they may be present in certain listed products if:
- they are used in removable accessories (e.g., elastics, buttons—often not listed in the product’s composition by the brand) that can be detached for recycling or composting, and
- no 100% natural alternative has yet been identified for that product category.
In such cases, a warning will be displayed on the product page.
This article is published on origin-nature.com 🌐 Voir cet article en français
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2025-05-06 10:32:35Bitcoin is a new form of digital money that offers financial freedom and access to a global economy without traditional intermediaries. To take full advantage of this technology, it's important to understand how to buy, store, and use it safely and efficiently. This guide covers the main steps and best practices to incorporate Bitcoin into your daily life, emphasizing how to protect your assets and get the most out of them.
Buying Bitcoin is the first step to participating in its decentralized network. There are several ways to acquire Bitcoin, depending on individual preferences and needs.
- Exchange Platforms:
01 - How it works: Exchanges are online platforms that allow users to buy Bitcoin using traditional currencies like dollars, euros, or reais. 02 - Process: Create an account, complete identity verification (KYC process), and deposit funds to start trading.
Tips: Choose reliable exchanges with strong security and good reputations.
- Bitcoin ATMs:
01 - How it works: Some ATMs allow users to buy Bitcoin with cash or credit cards. 02 - Use: Insert the desired amount, scan your digital wallet, and receive the Bitcoin immediately.
- Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Buying:
01 - How it works: P2P platforms connect buyers and sellers directly, allowing them to negotiate specific terms. 02 - Tips: Check the seller's reputation and use platforms that offer escrow services or transaction guarantees.
Security is crucial when handling Bitcoin. Proper storage protects your funds against loss, hacking, and unauthorized access.
- Digital Wallets:
01 - Definition: A digital wallet is software or a physical device that stores the private keys needed to access your Bitcoin.
Types of Wallets:
01 - Hot wallets: Connected to the internet; suitable for frequent use but more vulnerable to attacks (e.g., mobile apps and web wallets). 02 - Cold wallets: Keep Bitcoin offline; more secure for storing large amounts (e.g., hardware wallets and paper wallets).
- Hardware Wallets:
01 - How they work: Physical devices like Ledger or Trezor store your private keys offline. 02 - Advantages: High security against digital attacks and easy to transport.
- Paper Wallets:
01 - How they work: Involve printing or writing down your private keys on a piece of paper. 02 - Precautions: Store in a safe place, protected from moisture, fire, and unauthorized access.
- Backup and Recovery:
01 - Best practice: Regularly back up your wallet and store your recovery phrase (seed phrase) in a secure location. 02 - Warning: Never share your recovery phrase or private key with anyone.
Using Bitcoin goes beyond investment. It can be used for daily transactions, purchases, and transferring value efficiently.
- Transactions:
01 - How to send Bitcoin: Enter the recipient’s address, the amount to send, and confirm the transaction from your wallet. 02 - Fees: Transaction fees go to miners and may vary based on network demand.
- Purchasing Goods and Services:
01 - Merchants that accept Bitcoin: Many businesses, both physical and online, now accept Bitcoin. Look for the Bitcoin logo or consult updated lists of accepting merchants. 02 - How to pay: Scan the seller’s QR code and send the payment directly from your wallet.
International Transfers: Bitcoin enables fast global transfers, often with lower fees than banks or conventional remittance services.
Bill Payments: In some countries, it's already possible to pay for services and even taxes with Bitcoin, depending on local infrastructure.
- Tips for Using Bitcoin Safely:
01 - Choose trusted wallets and services: Only use well-known, reputable wallets and exchanges. 02 - Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): Activate 2FA to protect your accounts on exchanges and online services. 03 - Don’t leave funds on exchanges: After buying Bitcoin on an exchange, transfer your funds to a wallet you control to reduce the risk of loss from hacks. 04 - Educate yourself: Understanding the basics of Bitcoin and digital security is key to avoiding mistakes and fraud.
In summary, buying, storing, and using Bitcoin might seem complex at first, but it becomes simple and accessible with time. By following best security practices and learning the basics, anyone can benefit from this innovative technology.
Bitcoin is not just a financial option; it’s a powerful tool that supports economic freedom and access to a global economy. With the right knowledge, you can integrate Bitcoin into your life securely and effectively.
Thank you very much for reading this far. I hope everything is well with you, and sending a big hug from your favorite Bitcoiner maximalist from Madeira. Long live freedom!
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@ a5142938:0ef19da3
2025-05-06 10:31:40Content coming soon.
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@ 80a6a657:536a97e2
2025-05-06 10:00:48The dawn of Bitcoin ushered in a transformative mission: empowering individuals and dismantling centralized power structures that erode personal freedoms. As the world’s first decentralized currency, Bitcoin offers an alternative financial system—one that transcends borders, government control, and corporate interests.
But this mission isn’t just about money. It’s about freedom. It’s about self-sovereignty. And most importantly, it’s a rallying cry for vigilance in an ongoing struggle for the liberation of humanity from systemic oppression. Who better to lead this critical mission than those who have already dedicated their lives to serving and protecting freedom: Veterans.
Freedom: A Lifelong Fight Freedom is neither freely given nor guaranteed—it is earned and fiercely preserved. Veterans understand this intimately. They have endured sacrifice, hardship, and battle in their service to protect the liberties we often take for granted. And today, freedom faces threats from a new frontier: financial manipulation, surveillance, and the centralization of power.
Governments across the globe continue to devalue currencies through inflation, tighten financial surveillance by controlling banking systems, and stifle individual autonomy. These issues underscore the need for a sound financial alternative, one that aligns with the ideals veterans have sworn to uphold. The solution? Bitcoin.
Bitcoin represents the antithesis of centralized control. It is censorship-resistant, immune to monetary debasement, and built upon a trustless, transparent system. It is not merely a currency; it is a tool for human liberation.
Vigilance in Bitcoin Adoption While Bitcoin adoption grows, the journey is far from complete. The powerful status quo—central banks, governments, and financial elites—does not take threats to its systems lightly. These entities work tirelessly to misinform, regulate, and marginalize Bitcoin. This makes sustained vigilance in promoting Bitcoin adoption not just important, but essential.
The failure to remain vigilant could see Bitcoin’s potential diminished through undue regulation, controlled implementation (such as CBDCs—Central Bank Digital Currencies), or a failure to educate people about its benefits. Complacency would mean ceding victory to oppressive systems the world over.
This is why Bitcoin adoption isn’t solely a technological phenomenon—it is an ideological mission. To resist control, to safeguard freedom, and to empower individuals to thrive under self-sovereignty requires the active participation of people across all sectors of society.
Why Veterans Are Uniquely Positioned to Lead Veterans are inherently equipped to lead the charge in the fight for Bitcoin adoption and the broader battle for freedom. Their unique skillsets, shaped by discipline, adaptability, and leadership under pressure, are perfectly suited to this challenge. Here’s why veterans play a pivotal role in this movement: 1. Leadership and Vision: Veterans are natural leaders. They can galvanize communities toward a vision of financial independence, self-sovereignty, and empowerment through Bitcoin. Their experience coordinating efforts—whether on the battlefield or in humanitarian missions—allows them to efficiently communicate the importance of Bitcoin adoption. 2. Commitment to Freedom: The fight for Bitcoin adoption is deeply aligned with the ethos of service members: defending freedom at all costs. Veterans understand that true freedom cannot persist without vigilance, sacrifice, and a commitment to challenging oppressive systems. 3. Trust and Credibility: The military often fosters a level of trust and camaraderie among people. Veterans, therefore, have the clout to introduce Bitcoin to communities that may otherwise view it with skepticism. Their credibility as protectors of freedom gives them an edge in delivering Bitcoin’s message of liberation. 4. Adaptability in Uncertain Environments: Just as they’ve thrived in complex and chaotic environments, veterans are poised to navigate the evolving financial landscape. Bitcoin is still maturing and faces regulatory challenges, technological hurdles, and cultural misunderstandings. Veterans excel at adapting to change and finding solutions in challenging circumstances. 5. Mission-Driven Mindset: Every mission has an objective, and every objective demands clear focus. Veterans approach tasks methodically and with a commitment to success—the same mindset required to bridge the gap between Bitcoin skepticism and widespread adoption.
The Call to Action Veterans, the mission isn’t over. Humanity stands at a crossroads, and freedom is at stake. Bitcoin is not just a disruptive technology; it’s the torchbearer of liberty in a world increasingly dominated by centralized control. It’s time to take the skills, discipline, and passion forged in your service and channel them into this new fight: the fight for financial freedom and independence from a centralized system that has dominated the lives of billions of people for far too long.
Educate yourself about Bitcoin. Learn its nuances, its strengths, and its use cases. Share this knowledge with your communities, help dismantle misconceptions, and shine a light on the real promise of self-sovereignty. Become an anchor of leadership in this decentralized revolution.
For civilians: do not underestimate the importance of this mission. Every individual who adopts Bitcoin drives us one step closer to a world where personal freedom and economic empowerment are accessible to all. Join arms with veterans, thought leaders, and Bitcoin adopters to ensure the torch of liberty burns brightly.
Closing Thoughts Bitcoin is more than a financial revolution—it’s a movement for freedom. Veterans have long stood on the frontline for this cause, and today, they have an opportunity to champion it in a new way. With vigilance, resolve, and determination, humanity can achieve greater levels of freedom. But, as with all efforts to secure liberty, we must remain constantly committed to the mission. Remember: freedom demands eternal vigilance. So does Bitcoin.
Will you answer the call? Together, we can reshape the future as champions of sovereignty and bring the world closer to the ideals we all deserve.
OPERATION BITCOIN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to connect military veterans with Bitcoin.
You can directly support this mission by sharing our publication with a veteran today, zapping this article or donating at www.operationbitcoin.io
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2025-05-06 04:27:42O universo dos jogos online está cada vez mais diversificado e atrativo para os brasileiros que buscam entretenimento e adrenalina. Nesse cenário, o Forró777 se destaca como uma plataforma inovadora e completa, oferecendo uma experiência única para quem quer unir diversão, praticidade e chances reais de premiação. Com um ambiente virtual moderno, suporte eficiente e uma grande variedade de jogos, o Forró777 conquistou seu espaço no mercado e vem se tornando a escolha preferida de muitos jogadores.
Uma Plataforma que Fala a Língua do Brasileiro Desde o primeiro acesso, o Forró777 mostra que foi feito pensando no público brasileiro. A interface é amigável, com menus intuitivos e em português, o que facilita a navegação até para iniciantes. A plataforma funciona de forma fluida tanto em computadores quanto em dispositivos móveis, permitindo que o usuário jogue quando e onde quiser.
Outro ponto forte é a segurança. O site conta com tecnologias de criptografia avançadas para proteger as informações dos usuários e garantir transações seguras. Além disso, o suporte ao cliente está disponível 24 horas por dia, sempre pronto para esclarecer dúvidas e resolver qualquer problema com rapidez e eficiência.
Variedade de Jogos para Todos os Gostos O catálogo de jogos do Forro777é um dos mais completos do mercado. Os jogadores podem se divertir com diferentes estilos, desde os clássicos até os mais modernos. Entre os destaques estão os populares jogos de caça-níqueis, com temas variados e gráficos impressionantes. Com rodadas rápidas e animações envolventes, esses jogos são ideais para quem busca entretenimento dinâmico e recompensas atrativas.
Outro sucesso na plataforma são os jogos ao vivo, nos quais o usuário interage em tempo real com apresentadores profissionais e outros participantes. Essa modalidade traz uma imersão maior e faz com que o jogador se sinta em um ambiente real de competição e diversão.
Além disso, o Forró777 também oferece jogos de loteria instantânea, roletas digitais, pôquer online e muito mais. Essa diversidade garante que cada usuário encontre algo que combine com seu estilo e preferências.
Uma Experiência de Jogador Incomparável O grande diferencial do Forró777 está na experiência que ele proporciona. O site não é apenas uma plataforma de jogos, mas sim um ambiente de entretenimento completo. Os bônus e promoções frequentes são um atrativo à parte, com ofertas que incluem giros grátis, prêmios em dinheiro e recompensas exclusivas para novos usuários e jogadores fiéis.
Outro ponto muito elogiado pelos usuários é o programa de fidelidade, que premia jogadores frequentes com vantagens especiais, como atendimento VIP, cashback e bônus personalizados. Isso cria uma sensação de valorização que faz com que o jogador se sinta parte de uma comunidade exclusiva.
Conclusão Se você está em busca de uma plataforma confiável, divertida e com muitas possibilidades de ganhos, o Forró777 é uma excelente escolha. Com sua ampla variedade de jogos, sistema seguro e atendimento dedicado, o site entrega tudo o que o jogador moderno procura. Prepare-se para uma jornada cheia de emoção, recompensas e diversão no Forró777 — onde o ritmo da vitória nunca para!
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- Dubz - 100MB / Forever
- EarnVids
- Streamable - 250MB / 2 Days (90 Days with Account)
- uguu - 128MB / 3 Hours
- webmshare - WebM & GIF Hosting / 20MB / Forever
- Videy - 100MB / MP4 Only
▷ Screen Recording
- ⭐ OBS
- gifcap - Turn Screencasts into GIFs / GitHub
- Shinobi - Network Video Recorder
- MythTV - Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
- tldv or ZoomRec - Record Google Meets / Zoom Calls
- FFmpeg / Tools
- Vileo
- ShareX
- Screen Recorder
- vokoscreenNG
- Shar.ec - Online
- ScreenREC - Online
- ScreenRecorder.me - Online
- KazCap - Online
- RecordScreen - Online
- Google Screen Recorder - Online
▷ Processing / Encoding
- ⭐ HandBrake - Video Encoding Software / Guide
- ⭐ FFmpeg - Multimedia Processors / Converters / Tools
- ⭐ Shutter Encoder - Video Encoding Software / GitHub
- ⭐ MKVToolNix - MKV Editing Tools
- ⭐ archived-things, The Encoding Guide or Silentaperture - Video Encoding Guides
- ⭐ Disc Rip - Disc Ripping Guide / Mirror
- ⭐ Basics to the Art of Remuxing - Learn How to Remux Videos
- DDVT - Dolby Vision RPU Demuxing / Injecting / Editing
- MKV Muxing Batch GUI - Mux Videos
- staxrip - Video Encoding / Contact Sheet + Thumbnails Creator
- IFME - Video Encoding
- XMedia Recode - Video Conversion
- FastFlix - Video Conversion / GitHub
- NEAV1E or Av1an - AV1 Encoding
- Winnydows - Video Conversion Software
- sickbeard_mp4_automator - Automate Video Processing
- Seven Converter - Video Conversion / GitHub
- nmkoder - Media Encoding / Muxing
- selur - Video Encoding
- vvenc, vvdec or VVCEasy - VVC Encode / Decode
- Ingex - Tapeless (Uncompressed) Recording / Digital Tape Converter
▷ Online Processing
- Compress Video Online - Compress / Unlimited
- 8mb.video - Compress / 2GB
- autocompressor - Compress / 2GB
- Rotato - Compress / 2GB
- VideoSmaller - Compress / 500MB
- YouCompress - Compress / 500MB
- MP4Compress - Compress / 500MB
- VERT - Converter / Discord / GitHub
- Video Express Converter
- VideoConverter - Converter
- Restream Tools - Converter
▷ FFmpeg Tools
- FFmpeg-Builds or media-autobuild_suite - Autobuild Tools
- ffmpeg-web - FFmpeg Web App / GitHub
- FFmpeg Libav or ffmprovisr - FFmpeg Guides
- ASM Lessons - FFmpeg Assembly Language Lessons
- FFmpeg Cheat Sheet, FFmpeg Commander or FFmpeg Buddy - Command Lists
- WebMConverter - WebM Converter
- PureMPV - Info Copy Tool
- ffmpeg.lav - Preview Filters
- LLmpeg or idli - AI Commands
- FFmpeg Batch - Bulk Conversion Tools
▷ Live Streaming
- 🌐 Awesome Streaming or StreamerFreebies - Live Streaming Resources
- ⭐ OBS - Live Stream Manager
- ⭐ OBS Tools - Virtual Cam / Tweaks / Effects / Keyboard Visualiser / Background Remover / Web App / Phone Controller / Dock Layouts / WebRTC Server / Plugin Updater / Guide
- Stream Elements - Streaming Service Manager
- Streamlabs-OBS - Live Stream Manager
- StreamLabs - Live Stream Manager
- Restream - Live Stream Manager
- FBX - Live Stream Manager
- XSplit - Live Stream Manager
- TwitchChat - Live Stream Manager / Discord
- VDO Ninja - Live Stream Colab Tool
- LiveStreamDVR / Display Chat - Live Stream Recorders
- NVIDIA Broadcast - Stream Audio / Video Enhancer
- Owncast or Restreamer - Self-Hosted Live Streaming
- WDFlat - Stream Elements
- Twelve47Studios - Stream Overlays
- Strem - Stream Automation
- ppInk, glnk, Annotate Screen or Live Draw - Screen Annotation
- Amuse or Songify - Now Playing Overlays
- StreamPi or ODeck - ElGato Streamdeck Alternatives
- real-url - Copy Live Stream URLs
- Chat-Downloader - Retrieve Chat Messages from Livestreams
▷ VTuber Tools
- 🌐 Runa's Archive - VTuber Resources / Discord
- Best VTuber - VTuber Resources
- VTResources - VTuber Resources
- VTuber Assets - VTuber Resources
- VTuber Kit - VTuber App
- Inochi2D - VTuber App / Discord
- Vtube Studio - VTuber App
- Kalidoface 3D, VRoid, Animaze or TransTube - VTuber Characters
- avatarify-python or veadotube - Video Call Avatars
- VTuberized Logos - VTuber Style Logos
▷ Subtitle Tools
▷ Linux Video Tools
▷ Mac Video Tools
► Video Players
- 🌐 Awesome Video - Video Streaming Resources
- 🌐 Video Help - Video Player Index
- ⭐ MPC-HC, MPC-QT or MPC-BE - Video Player / YT-DL Support
- ⭐ MPV - Video Player / Frontends
- ⭐ VLC - Video Player
- Screenbox - Video Player
- AVPlayer, ICAT or GridPlayer - Multi-Video Players
- SPlayer - Video Player with Smart Translation
- PotPlayer - Video Player / Twitch Addon / YouTube Addon
- ImPlay - Video Player
- SMPlayer / 2 - Video Player / YouTube
- uView - Video Player
- Rise Media Player - Video Player
- Flyleaf - Video Player
- MoonPlayer - Video Player
- KikoPlay - Video Player
- Plyr - Online HTML5, YouTube and Vimeo Player / GitHub
- PiP-Tool - Use Picture-in-Picture on All Videos
- PlayVideo - Google Drive Video Player
- MotionMonkey - Stream Online Videos in Player
- StreamLink - Extract Videos from Sites to Players / Twitch Adblock / GitHub
- Hohoema - Nico Nico Video Player
- polsy.org.uk - Alt Players for Video Sites
▷ Stream Sync
- ⭐ SyncPlay - App
- ⭐ Watch2Gether - Online Player
- ⭐ SyncWatch - Online Extension
- ⭐ Kosmi - Online Player
- ⭐ WatchParty - Online / Virtual Browser
- ⭐ neko / GitHub - Docker Virtual Browser
- HyperBeam / VIP - Virtual Computer Embed
- Trast, OpenTogetherTube, TurtleTV or twoseven - Online Player
- bear.cat - Online Virtual Machine / Allows NSFW
- Metastream - Online Extension / Discord / GitHub / X
- Caracal Club - Online Video Player
- CyTube - Online Video Player
- VideoTogether - App
- baked.live - Online Video Player
- Rave.io - Online Extension
- MovieNight / Discord - Docker
- Kast - Screen Share
- Screen Share Party - Online Screen Share
▷ MPV Tools
- ↪️ MPV Shaders
- MPV Config Guide, 2, 3
- ModernX, tethys or uosc - Alt User Interfaces
- Simple MPV WebUI - WebUI Controller
- MPV Context Menu
- MPV Scripts - Userscripts
- VideoClip, 2 - Clip Tool
- MPV WebM - WebM Tool
- Play With MPV or ff2mpv - Open Videos with MPV
- MPV WebTorrent Hook - Torrent Streaming
- AutoSubSync MPV - Sub Sync
- MPV SponsorBlock, 2 - SponsorBlock for MPV
- ThumbFast - MPV Thumbnails
▷ VLC Tools
- 🌐 Awesome VLC - VLC Resources
- VLSub - Sub Downloader
- VLC Skin - VLC Skins
- VLC Slow Seek Fix
► Media Servers
- 🌐 Auto Download Tool Index
- ⭐ Jellyfin - Media Server
- ⭐ Kodi - Media Server
- TRaSH Guides / Discord or The Complete Guide - Server Setup Guides
- Self-hosted Anime - Anime Server Setup Guides
- Prowlarr, FlexGet or /r/softwarr - Autodownload Tools
- Organizr, Reiverr or Homarr - Media Server Managers
- Fixarr - Media Server File Renamer
- HTPC Download Box - Media Server Automation
- Emby - Media Server
- Plex - Media Server
- Universal Media Server - Media Server
- OSMC - Media Server
- Kawaii-Player - Media Server
- Streama - Media Server
- Gerbera - Media Server
- Homehost - Media Server
- Dim - Media Server
- Kyoo - Media Server
- WatchIt / GitHub / Discord - Media Server
- SimpleDLNA - Media Server
- Chocolate - Media Server
- Media-Hoarder - Media Catalog Frontend
- Seanime - Anime Server
- Frames - Google Drive Server
- HTPC - Home Theater PC guides / Subreddit
- MSX - Web App
- ErsatzTV or dizqueTV - Live Channel Media Servers
- YTDL-Sub - Add YouTube Channels to Media Servers / GitHub
- xTeVe - Plex / Emby M3U Proxy
- Ombi - Plex / Emby User Request Management
▷ Plex Tools
- Reddit Guide - Plex Setup Guides
- Tautulli - Server Monitor / Note
- SuperPlex - Plex Plugins
- Kitana - Plugin Frontend
- Plex Ripper - Merge Plex Libraries w/ Your Own
- PlexDrive or mergerfs - Mount Google Drive
- SyncLounce - Media Sync
- PseudoTV - Create TV Channels
- Overseerr - User Requests / IMDb Extension
- Pasta Tool - Audio / Sub Changer
▷ Jellyfin Tools
- 🌐 Awesome Jellyfin - Jellyfin Resources
- ⭐ Blink, Fladder or jellyfin-media-player - Desktop Clients
- /r/JellyfinShare - Jellyfin Server Sharing
- Jellyfin Forum - Official Jellyfin Forum
- Jellyfin Vue - Jellyfin Web Client
- Jellyfin "arr" Setup Guide
- Jellyfin Customization Guide
- Jellyfin Themes
- Jellyseerr - User Requests
- Jellyfin RPC - Jellyfin Discord Rich Presence
▷ Kodi Tools
- ⭐ Elementum - Torrent Streaming / Trakt Sync / Similar to Stremio + Torrentio
- EverythingKodi - Kodi Addon Tutorials
- Kodi Builds Chart
- /r/Addons4Kodi / Tracker / Trending - Kodi Addons
- Kodi Skins or WIP Skins - Kodi Skins
- Synko - Kodi Stream Sync
- Plex Kodi Connect or plex-for-kodi - Plex for Kodi
- quasar - Torrent Plugin
- IPTV Client
- Simkl - Media Tracker
- tinyMediaManager or MediaElch - Media Collection Managers
► Video Download
- ↪️ YouTube Video Downloaders
- ↪️ Twitch Video Downloaders
- ↪️ Download Managers
- ⭐ yt-dlp or YTDL-PATCHED - Multi-Site / Commands / Zoom Fix / Discord
- ⭐ cobalt - Multi-Site / Online / Instances / Playlist Support, 2
- ⭐ 9xbuddy, 2, 3 - Multi-Site / Online
- ⭐ Download Helper, FetchV or MPMux - Extensions
- CD(R)M-Project - DRM Tools / Discord
- VideoFK - Multi-Site / Online
- you-get - Multi-Site / CLI
- Hitomi Downloader - Multi-Site / Software
- SCrawler - Multi-Site / Software / Discord
- Musvkrobot - Multi-Site / Telegram Bot
- myfaveTT, SnapTik or tiktok-to-ytdlp - TikTok
- Threads Downloader - Threads
- PinCase - Pinterest / Online
- hls-downloader, hls extension or hlsloader - HLS Downloaders
- GetWVKeys - Send Widevine Requests / GitHub
► Video Editing
- ⭐ /r/VideoEditing - Video Editing Subreddit / Wiki
- ⭐ Eyecandy - Visual Technique Examples
- ⭐ Waifu2x GUI, Video2x, Enhancr, Lossless Scaling or Dandere2x - Video Upscaling
- Codecs and Containers - Info on Codecs & Containers
- ALF FreeWare VideoCODECs, Codec Guide or Free-Codecs - Video Codec Collections
- VideoHelp Forum - Video Editing Forums
▷ Video Editors
- ⭐ LosslessCut - Video Editor
- ⭐ kdenlive - Video Editor / GitHub
- ⭐ DaVinci Resolve - Video Editor / Sign-Up Required
- ⭐ Shotcut - Video Editor
- Auto-Editor - CLI Editor
- MoviePy - Python Editor
- Webm Generator - Webm Editor
- avisynth or VapourSynth - Video Processors
- Source Filmmaker - Steam Movie-Making Tool / Resources
- OpenRV - Image / Sequence Playback Review
- Remotion - Video Editor
- Olive - Video Editor
- EZVid - Video Editor
- OpenShot - Video Editor
- Lightworks - Video Editor
- VSDC - Video Editor
- Pitivi - Video Editor
- Visla - Video Editor
- Windows Movie Maker, 2, 3 - Video Editor
- Avidemux - Cut / Filter / Encode
- suckless-cut or vidcutter - Cut / Trim Videos
- Opus - Clip Creator
- Kurku or FreeMoCap - Motion Tracking Tools
- VSeeFace - Face / Hand Tracking VRM
▷ Online Editors
- ⭐ wide.video - Discord
- ⭐ Pikimov - Use Edge or Chrome
- ⭐ Mastershot - Sign-Up Required
- VideoToolbox - Sign-Up Required
- VideoInu - Works Offline
- Panzoid
- vidmix
- Video Cutter
- Omniclip - GitHub / Discord
- Vididoo - Multitool
- VideoCandy - Multitool
- Video2Edit - Multitool
- Crop Video - Crop Videos
- LoopVid - Loop Videos
- Crossfade - Video / Audio Crossfading
- VidLouder - Increase Video Volume
- Convert2Video - Image / Audio to Video
▷ Video Enhancement / Effects
- Video Enhance AI - Video Enhancement Tool / Search "Topaz" on LR
- Gyroflow - Video Stabilization / GitHub
- Flowframes / Beta or SVP / Guide - Video Interpolation / Increase FPS
- VideoColorizerColab - Video Colorization Colab
- OpenColorIO - Video Color Manager
- FreshLUTs - Free LUTs (Color Filters)
- blur or Smoothie - Add Motion Blur to Videos / Tutorial
- ProPainter - Video Inpainting
▷ VFX Sites
- FootageCrate
- FreeVideoEffect
- VideoCoPilot
- VFXmed
- Team V.R releases
- flex_cg_vfx
- VFXLoot
- Download Pirate - Use Adblock / Avoid Fake Download Buttons / Discord
- ShareAE - After Effects
- HunterAE - After Effects
- Visual Effects Pack - After Effects
- AERiver - After Effects
- AEDownloadPro - After Effects
- Intro HD - After Effects
▷ Animation Tools
- 🌐 Creator Resources - Art & Animation Resource Index
- ⭐ Unreal Engine, MoonRay, cgsoftbox, SketchUp or Twinmotion - 3D Creation Tools
- ⭐ Immersity AI - 2D Image to 3D Animation Tool
- OpenToonz, Wick Editor, Clipnote Studio or Pencil2D - Animation Tools
- Animaker - Animated Video Creator
- 3DThis - 3D Animation Tools
- Mega Scans - 3D Scans
- Mixer - 3D Texture Creation Tool
- PlanetSide - CG Environment Generator
- cgplugdump - CG Software Plugins
- Physically Based - RGB Values of Elements
- AnimeEffects, enve, Cavalry, TupiTube or Synfig - 2D Animation Tools
- ScribbleDiffusion - Turn Doodles into Artwork
- MonsterMash - Sketch-Based Modeling & Animation Tool
- Storyboarder - Quickly Visualize & Test Animations / GitHub
- LuxCoreRender - Rendering Engine
- RenderChan - 2D Animation Render Manager
- Mandelbulber or FragM - Fractal Rendering Software / 3D
- JWildfire, IFSRenderer or Fractorium - Flame Fractal Rendering Software
- BestSnip, Sketch Machine, Plask or Rive - Online Animation Tools
- Glaxnimate or Trangram - Vector Animation Tools
- LibreSprite, GraphicsGale, Pixel Compresor, JPixel, Aseprite / Guide or SpookyGhost - Pixel Art Animation Tools
- Spritesheet Generator - Spritesheet Generator / Gitea
- Animated Drawings, FAIR Animated Drawings or MotorPen - Animate Drawings
- FlipAnim - Create Animated Flipbooks
- Viggle / Discord or Picrew - Animated Character Creators
- Mixamo or Cascadeur - 3D Character Animation Tools
- MMHuman3D - 3D Human Model Creator
- Talking Face Avatar - Talking Avatar Generator
- Blender Open Movies - CGI Assets
▷ Stock Videos
- 🌐 Awesome Stock Resources or CuteStockFootage - Stock Video Indexes
- Pexels - Stock Videos
- 4K Media - 4K Stock Videos
- Dareful - 4K Stock Videos
- Monzoom - 4K Stock Videos
- BeachFrontBroll - Stock Videos
- Videvo - Stock Videos
- veed.io - Stock Videos
- VidsPlay - Stock Videos
- MitchMartinez - Stock Videos
- MixKit - Stock Videos
- ineedfx - Stock Videos
- MotionPlaces - Worldwide Stock Videos
- DroneStock - Drone Video Footage
- MovieTools - Video Loops
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- ↪️ Text to Speech
- ↪️ Study / Research
- ↪️ Data Visualization
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- BeefText - Text Substitution Tool
- Scanner or NAPS2 - Scanner Apps / GitHub
- Calligrapher.ai, Text to Handwriting, texttohandwriting or HandWrittner - Text to Handwriting Converters
- StegCloak - Hide Messages in Text
- telescopictext - Write Text Within Text
- quipqiup or dCode - Cryptogram Solvers
- DocuSeal - Free Document Signing
- TemplateLab or FreePrintables - Free Document Templates
▷ Pastebins
- 🌐 PrivateBin Instances
- ⭐ Rentry, 2 - Markdown Support / CLI / Styling
- ⭐ GitHub Gists - Multi-Syntax / Account Needed
- ⭐ pastes.dev - Multi-Syntax / Markdown Support / GitHub
- ⭐ PrivateBin, 2 - Markdown Support / Syntax Highlighting / GitHub
- ⭐ Katbin - Plain Text / GitHub
- snowbin, 2 - Markdown Support / GitHub
- Text.is - Markdown Support / Rentry Clone
- Stellular, 2, 3 - Markdown Support
- bpa.st - Multi-Syntax / Markdown Support
- dpaste - Multi-Syntax / Markdown Support / GitHub
- cryptgeon - Single View / Plain Text / GitHub
- Paste.ee - Multi-Syntax / Markdown Support
- pst.moe - Multi-Syntax / Markdown Support / Source
- dpaste.com - Multi-Syntax / Markdown Support
- Pastebin.com - Multi-Syntax
- pastebin.pl - Multi-Syntax
- CentOS Pastebin - Multi-Syntax
- Microbin - Multi-Syntax
- snippet.host - Multi-Syntax
- ProtectedText - Multi-Tab
- bin - Minimal Pastebin
- txt.fyi - Markdown Pastebin
- MarkdownPastebin - Markdown Support
- Sparked Paste - Plain Text / Syntax Highlighting
- Riseup Pad - WYSIWYG Pastebin
- WriteXO - WYSIWYG Pastebin
▷ Translators
- Note - Chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude can also translate text, and are sometimes better than the ones listed below.
- ⭐ DeepLX or DeepL - AI-Based
- ⭐ Kagi Translate, Google Translate / Extension, Lingva Translate or GTranslate / API - Translation Sites
- ⭐ /r/Translator - Translation Request Community
- ⭐ Translate Web Pages - Browser Extension
- Argos - Translation Apps
- Translate Shell - Translation CLI / GitHub
- OnlineDocTranslator - Document Translator
- Matecat - Online Translation Editor
- LingoJam - Create Translator
- Renpy Translator or Renpy Editor - Ren'py Automatic Translator / Editor
- Translator++ - Automatic Translator / Editor
- Eazypo or Poedit - Translation Editor
- OmegaT - Translation Memory Tool
- Morsecode World or MorseDecoder - Morse Code / Binary Translators
- Emojify - Emojify Text
- Simple Translate - Browser Extension
- Linguist Translator - Browser Extension
- ImTranslator - Browser Extension
- Papago
- Libretranslate / 2
- ImmersiveTranslate / Extension
- Translate.com
- MyMemory
- Nice Translator
- Yandex Translator
- Bing Translator
- Reverso
- babelfish
- translation2
- collinsdictionary
- translatedict
- Translator.eu
▷ Audio Transcription
- 🌐 ASR Leaderboard - Speech to Text Leaderboard
- Whisper - Audio Transcription / WebUI, 2
- mp4grep - MP4 File Transcription Tool
- SpeechTexter, VoiceToText, Dictation, oTranscribe or TalkTyper - Browser-Based Speech-To-Text Tools
- Revoldiv or Turboscribe - AI-Based Transcriptions
- Vibe - Audio Transcription Software
- Buzz - Audio Transcription Tool
- WhisperX - Audio Transcription Tool
- SpeechNotes - Speech Recognition Notes App
- LilySpeech - Fast Voice-To-Text Software
- VoiceNotebook - Speech Transcription Notebook
▷ Encode / Decode
- 🌐 DecodeUnicode - Unicode Decoding Database
- ⭐ CyberChef - Encode / Decode Text / GitHub
- ⭐ Base64 Decode or Base64 Editor - Encode / Decode Base64
- ⭐ Auto Decoder - Auto-Decode B64 Links on Pastebins
- Ciphey - Automated Decryption Tool
- Universal Encoding Tool - Encode / Convert Text
- cryptii or DenCode - Text / URL Encoding
- Coder - Text / File / URL Encoding
- Online Tools - Text / URL Encoding and Decoding
- URL Decode / Encode - URL Encoding / Decoding
- Base64 Repair - Fix Broken Base64
- Base64 Extensions - Chrome, 2, 3 / Firefox
▷ Grammar Check
- Note - Most chatbots in the AI section can also check grammar.
- ⭐ LanguageTool
- Writing Tools - Desktop App
- DeepL Write
- QuillBot
- Scribens
- EditGPT - Sign-Up Required
- Grammarly - Sign-Up Required / Extension
- ProWritingAid - Sign-Up Required
- Outwrite - Sign-Up Required
▷ Text Rephrasing
- ⭐ QuillBot AI or Rewritify - AI-Enhanced Text Rephrasing
- ⭐ Paraphrasetool or Rephrasely - AI Text Rephrasing / Generation
- ⭐ Goblin.tools - Transform Text with Spiciness Levels
- Paraphraser - Multilingual Text Rephrasing
- Paraphrase-Online, Paraphrasingtool, Henshu or WriteFull - Versatile Text Rewriting
▷ Emoji Indexes
- ⭐ Emojipedia, EmojiDB, Slackmojis, Emoji Picker or EmojiBatch - Emoji Indexes
- Emoji Engine - Multilingual Emoji Search
- winMoji - Emoji Managers
- EmojiRequests - Custom User-Made Emojis
- Cult of the Party Parrot - Party Parrot Emojis
- Pepe Server Archive - Pepe Emojis
▷ Unicode Characters
- ⭐ Amp What
- CopyChar
- Unicode Table
- Unicode Explorer
- Character Map
- Unifoundry
- Cool Symbol
- emotes.io, CuteSymbols, 2 or GetSymbol / 2 - Copy Unicode Emotes
▷ Typing Lessons
- ⭐ Monkeytype - Customizable Typing Tests / Discord / GitHub
- Typing Guide - In-Depth Typing Guide
- Typing.io - Typing Practice for Programming / Sign-Up Required
- Typ.ing, Typings or typing.works - Typing Tests
- keybr - Typing Practice
- CyberType - Typing Practice
- Typing.com - Typing Lessons
- Typing Club - Touch Typing Lessons
- typing.academy - Typing Lessons / Requires JavaScript Enabled
- TypeRacer, ZType, TypeRush or ARRRType - Typing Games
- NGram Type, KeyZen MAB or Keyzen Colmak - Touch Typing Tests
- TypeLit.io or Entertrained - Book Typing Tests
- Colemak Academy - Alt / Custom Keyboard Tests
- TypingStudy or TypeFast - Multilingual Typing Tests
- 10fastfingers - Typing Competitions
► Text Editors
- 🌐 List of Text Editors - Text Editor / Notepad Index
- ↪️ Android Text Editor
- ↪️ Code Editors / IDEs
- ↪️ Markdown Editors
- ⭐ Notepad++ / GitHub or NotepadNext - Notepad & Code Editor / Markdown
- EncryptPad - Encrypted Text Editor / GitHub
- Notepads - Text Editor / GitHub
- FastNotes - Text Editor / GitHub
- Kompad - Text Editor / GitHub
- Sublime Text - Text Editor / Patcher / Package Manager
- Xed - GTK3 Text Editor
- Zim Wiki - Wiki Text Editor
- tomboy-ng - TomBoy-Based Text Editor
▷ Note-Taking
- ↪️ Android Note-Taking
- ⭐ Obsidian - Markdown Note-Taking / Discord
- ⭐ Obsidian Tools - Resources / Publish Notes / Web Clipper / Google Drive Sync / ChatGPT Addon / Guides / Forum
- ⭐ Notion - Note-Taking
- ⭐ Notion Tools - Themes / Templates / Resources, 2 / Guide / Markdown Extractor
- ⭐ Notesnook - Note-Taking / GitHub
- ⭐ AnyType - Note-Taking
- ⭐ Logseq - Outlining
- Mochi Cards or Silicon - Note-Taking / Study Tools
- Flotes - Markdown Note-Taking
- QOwnNotes - Markdown Note-Taking
- AFFiNE - Note-Taking / GitHub
- vNote - Markdown Note-Taking / GitHub
- Tiddly - Info Manager / Desktop
- Trilium - Info Manager
- Org-roam - Info Manager
- Desklamp - Reading / Note-Taking / Highlighting Tool / Guide
- UseMemos - Note-Taking / Discord / GitHub
- Papers.IM - Note-Taking
- Joplin - Note-Taking / Firefox / Chrome / GitHub
- AppFlowy - Note-Taking / GitHub
- MicroPad - Note-Taking
- WriteDown - Note-Taking
- DocMost - Note-Taking
- KeyNote NF - Note-Taking
- SilentNotes - Note-Taking / GitHub
- Google Keep - Simple Notes
- StandardNotes - Encrypted Notes
- Saber - Handwritten Notes
- Butterfly - Handwritten Notes / Discord / GitHub
- Xournal++ - Handwritten Notes / GitHub
- BookStack or Siyuan - Self-Hosted Info Managers
▷ Office Suites
- ↪️ Office Activation / Guide / Custom Install Guide
- ⭐ LibreOffice - FOSS Office Suite
- ⭐ OnlyOffice - FOSS Office Suite
- ⭐ Microsoft Office - Office Suite / Removal Tool / Hot Keys, 2
- Calligra - FOSS Office Suite
- Office365Version - Office 365 Version History
▷ Online Editors
- ⭐ Simplenote - Local / Cloud Saves
- ⭐ Proton Docs - Local / Cloud Saves
- ⭐ takenote - Local Saves
- ⭐ Zen - Local Saves
- Leaflet - Cloud Saves / Customizable / Examples
- Browserpad - Local Saves
- Notepad - Local Saves
- onlinenotepad - Local Saves
- notepad-online.net - Local Saves
- ssavr - Local Saves
- notepad-online.com - Local Saves
- JustNotePad - Local Saves
- PasteePad - Local Saves
- Shrib - Local / Cloud Saves
- MemOnNotepad - Local / Cloud Saves
- Write Box - Local / Cloud Saves
- dDocs - Cloud Saves
- NimbleText - Cloud Saves
- ZippyJot - Cloud Saves
- KiloDoc - Cloud Saves
- TinyList - Cloud Saves
- Edit-Document - Local / Cloud Saves
- TextSlave - Cloud Saves
- GhostText - Cloud Saves
- AnyTextEditor - Cloud Saves
▷ Mind Mapping
- ⭐ Obsidian Canvas
- FreeMind
- Kinopio
- Freeplane
- Mindomo
- Yuque
- MindMapp
- are.na
- Domino
- GitMind
- xTiles
- Capacities
- bubbl
- Heimer
- Cubox
- vym
- markmap - Markdown Mind Mapping / GitHub
- Coggle - Collaborative
- CardSmith - Collaborative Mind Mapping
- Memrey - Collaborative Mind Mapping
- MindMeister - Collaborative Mind Mapping
- Slatebox - Collaborative Mind Mapping
▷ Text / Code Collaboration
- ⭐ Google Docs / HTML Converter
- ⭐ CryptPad
- ⭐ Kludd
- Mattermost
- Codeshare
- HackMD
- Taskade
- Socket
- Whimsical
- Ellipsus
- Etherpad
- SharePad
- Pixso
- FidusWriter
- overleaf
- Rustpad / GitHub
- OnlineInterview.io
▷ Spreadsheet Editors
- 🌐 MTEB Leaderboard - Text Embedding AI Leaderboard
- tad, Tree Sheets, Gnumeric or Quadratic - Spreadsheet Viewers / Editors
- Baserow, Framacalc, EtherCalc, NocoDB or AirTable - Collaborative Spreadsheets
- Jamovi - Statistical Spreadsheets
- Excel Practice Online - Excel Practice / Guides
- Excel Macro Mastery - Excel VBA Guides
- ExcelJet or Excel Functions - Excel Formulas
- Vertex42 - Excel Templates
- Plain Text Table - Text Tables
- EditCSVOnline - Online CSV Editor
- SubjectiveSort - Create Ranked List from CSV
- VisiData - Spreadsheet CLI Editor
- Structifi - Convert Files to Structured Data
- TadViewer - View / Analyze Tabular Data
▷ Writing Tools
- 🌐 Author Stash - Writing Tools / Resources
- ↪️ AI Text Generators
- ⭐ Writer, FocusWriter, Writemonkey, blank.page, Telegra.ph, Aurelius, ZenPen, Write.as, Owri, WriteSpace or WriteNext - Distraction-Free Writing
- ⭐ Manuskript - Writing Organizer / Planner
- ⭐ NovelWriter or Bibisco - Novel Editors
- ⭐ Linked, journaltxt, Gekri, Microsoft Journal, Diarium, Gemlog or jrnl.sh - Journal Apps
- ⭐ ChaoticShiny, Seventh Sanctum, Notebook.ai or WorldAnvil - Fantasy Writing Generators
- Tuesday JS - Visual Novel Editor / GitHub
- RenPy - Visual Novel Editor / GitHub
- Fortelling or Novelist - Novel Plotting / Editing Workspaces
- Infinite Story, Strand, Agora or WriteAlong - Collaborative Writing / Feedback
- LanguageIsAVirus or MDWA - Writing Prompts
- Twinery - Interactive Non-Linear Story Creator
- TextUSM - User Story Map Generator / GitHub
- Blackout Poetry - Blackout Poetry Creator
- Idyll - Create Interactive Essays / GitHub
- STARC, WriteSolo or Celtx - Script / Screen Writing Tools
- Rarebit - Webcomics Template
- Fantasy Name Generators - Fantasy Name Generators
- PolyGlot or VulgarLang - Spoken Language Construction Tools
- How to annotate literally everything - Annotation Tools / Resources
- Label Buddy - Annotation Tool / GitHub
- rNote - Annotation Tool / GitHub
- MonsterWriter - Thesis Writing / Note-Taking
▷ To Do Lists
- ↪️ Android To-Do Apps
- ⭐ Goblin.tools - Automatic Task Breakdown
- ⭐ TickTick / Premium
- ⭐ Super Productivity
- Columns or ChecklistGenerator - Checklists
- YearCompass - New Years Resolution Booklet
- daily.place
- SuperList
- dooit / Extras
- ToDo List / GitHub
- Diry AI
- Fokus
- OpenToDoList
- Microsoft To Do
- NullBoard
- LunaTask
- ToDoZero
- LifeAt
- Tasks
- Taskwarrior
- Vikunja
▷ ASCII Art
- ⭐ TAAG, DeepAA, Kammerl, ASCII Art Studio or ASCII Today - ASCII Art / Text Generators
- REXPaint, Playscii or PabloDraw - ASCII Editors
- ASCII Paint - ASCII Paint Tool
- ascii-art-generator, asciiart, ascii-image-converter, Monospace, ITOA or ASCII-art-creator - Image to ASCII Art
- Love ASCII, asciiart.eu, EmojiCombos, 16colors, ascii.co or RoySAC - Browse / Copy ASCII Art
- Image to Braille - Convert Images to Braille
- AnsiLove or convert-ascii-to-image - ANSI / ASCII Art to PNG Converters
- lvllvl or Petmate - C64 PETSCII Image Editor
► Fonts
- ⭐ Nerd Fonts - Icon-Rich Developer / Terminal Fonts
- OpenDyslexic - Typeface for Dyslexia
- Typewolf or Typ.io - Trending Website Fonts
- Cava's Pixel Resources - Pixel Fonts
- Oldschool PC Fonts - Oldschool PC Fonts
- FiraCode, Cascadia Code or Maple Font - Monospace Fonts
▷ Open Source / Freeware
- ⭐ FontSource - Open Source
- ⭐ Font Squirrel - Commercial Use
- ⭐ DaFont - Freeware
- ⭐ 1001 Fonts - Freeware
- Modern Fonts Stacks - Collection of CSS System Font Stacks
- Velvetyne - Open Source
- uncut.wtf - Open Source
- Beautiful Web Type - Open Source
- FontRepo - Open Source
- Bunny Fonts - Open Source
- Google Fonts - Commercial Use / Tags / Privacy-Friendly API
- FontShare - Commercial Use
- Fontlot - Freeware
- Fontsly - Freeware
- Fonts4Free - Freeware
- FontSpace - Freeware
- Online Fonts - Freeware
- CDNFonts - Freeware
- Fontesk - Freeware
- FontStruct - Freeware
- iFonts - Freeware
- DownloadFonts - Freeware
- AbstractFonts - Freeware
- FontGet - Freeware
- FreeFontsDownload - Freeware
- Fonts2u - Freeware
- Awwwards - Freeware
- GlukFonts - Freeware
- Iconian - Freeware
▷ Free Fonts
- ⭐ Fonts CSE - Multi-Site Font Search
- ⭐ Font Piracy 101 - Font Download Guide
- ⭐ Font Drives
- ⭐ BeFonts
- Windows Fonts
- Free Fonts Family
- Cufon Fonts
- FontsFree
- DFonts
- Font Spring
- FFonts
- FontsHub
- Font Meme
- FONToMASS
- 1.5_million_fonts
- Mr.E-Fonts
- psd_fonts
- 1001 Free Fonts
► Font Tools
- ⭐ Font Interceptor - Download Fonts from Websites
- ⭐ FontDrop - Analyze Font Files
- ⭐ Adobe Fonts, Font Finder, WhatTheFont, Identifont, WhatFont - Font Identification Tools
- Fonts Ninja - Font Identification Extension
- Unicode Explorer or Compart - Unicode Character Identification
- Transfonter - Create CSS @font-face Kits
- TypeRip - Adobe Font Ripper / GitHub
- FontBase, NexusFont or Font Manager (Linux) - Font Managers
- Colors & Fonts - Typography Tools
- DS-Fusion - AI Typography Generator
- Formito - Typography Logo Maker
- Type Terms - Typography Cheat Sheet
- The Good Line-Height - Typography Scaling Editor
- Font List or So You Need A Typeface 2.0 - Examples of Font Styles
- Type Design Resources or Free Faces - Typeface Resources
▷ Font / Text Generators
- ⭐ FontoGen - Custom AI Font Generator
- ⭐ Make WordArt, FlameText, MakeText, TextGiraffe, Text Pro or CoolText - WordArt Generators
- Polona Typo - Generate WordArt from Book, Poster, & Map Letters
- Text Color Fader - Rainbow Text Generator
- TextDrom, 3DText2GIF or TextStudio - 3D / Animated Text Generators
- Textanim or Space Type Generator - Animated Text Generators
- Batname - Batman (2022) Text Generator
- NFG's Arcade Font Maker or Arcade Font Writer - Arcade Text Generators
- Glitch - Zalgo Text Generator
▷ Font Customization
- ⭐ TypeTrials - Variable Font Playground
- V-Fonts or Phase - Variable Fonts Testers
- enFont or Calligraphr - Custom Font Creators
- Fontjoy - Generate Font Combinations
- FontSprite - FontSprite Editor
- BitFontMaker2 - BitMap Font Editor
- FontEdit, metaflop, MFEKglif, Glyphr Studio, Birdfont, Universal Sans or FontForge - Font / Typeface Editors
▷ Unicode Text Generators
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2025-05-06 08:09:37Macaron returns, fluffs his white linen napkin, and takes his seat at their table, “Thank you, John, for extending my French people such great mercy as to be allowed to transact freely on the Bitcoin blockchain.” He extends his arm out towards a waiter, “Monsieur? Champagne for the three of us please!”
Vrrrm! “I can’t believe we were able to find an American Mustang in this French countryside. I am ripping down these narrow roads!” John celebrates.
“Bloody hell, slow down!” Lily begs as her oversized diamond dangle earrings sway side to side. “You’ve got nothing to prove, John. Big man in your yankee ten-gallon hat. Let’s just get there safely.”
John slows to give her a smoldering look, “Aww, my sweet British compatriot, you care about me!”
“Bollocks! I care about not dying!” Lily retorts. “Now focus on the mission. We need to save a boatload of English border collies — literally. Frenchman Macaron wants to groom them into French poodles!”
John wags a finger off the wheel to reply in his Southern drawl, “However, my sweet Lily flower, my US Hash Force intends to project power to coerce the French for the dogs’ release!”
Lily bats his finger away, “Yes, but may I remind you, my arrogant wanker, geographically challenged friend, MI6’s intel says to steadily power on any miners as His Majesty’s Hash Force may do. The border collies’ barge will take about an hour to flee France, cross the English channel, and safely reach our shores so we don’t want to burst their souffle too quickly. Oh, and the barge is armed with explosives controlled by a remote detonator. When Macaron asks for his bitcoin ransom payment in exchange for the dogs’ release, how do you cowboys plan to help from across the pond?”
John takes both hands off the wheel to flex his biceps, “Shock and awe, Lily. Full Throttle! We’re not giving the French a single sat. Instead, we’re diverting maximum energy to the U.S. Hash Force, of course!”
Lily guffaws, “And where is this sudden surge of readily available power supposed to come from undetected?”
“No need to worry my English crumpet! Our back of the envelope calculations suggest that, with a little help from the Texas of the North, there’s enough flared natural gas in the U.S. to run the entire Bitcoin network!” John proudly replies.
Lily’s jaw drops, “So miners have already stealthily built out the infrastructure to capture wasted natural gas flares for the benefit of the U.S. government, but are waiting to turn them on until commanded to by the U.S. Hash Force?!”
“Yup! As soon as Macaron sees our hash power come online, we’re going to try to start mining blocks on the Bitcoin network to Denial of Service (DOS) attack any UTXOs with a known history of French transactions.”
“A DOS attack, for peace?” Lily asks skeptically.
“Peace through strength, baby! If you don’t comply with America’s dog rights standards, you get censored. America saves British dogs again, and without a single shot fired!”
“Not fair! It’s only because our MI6 chainanalysis intel knows which Bitcoin addresses to censor on the blockchain we suspect belong to Macaron and his government that this plan even has a shot at succeeding. You’re lucky Macaron is even more self-assured than you Americans. That’s the only reason France doesn’t have a Hash Force of its own to project power back!”
John pulls the Mustang up to the front of the fancy French restaurant, Chandelier. Lily grabs her green purse that matches her elegant emerald ball gown, and they head inside to meet Macaron.
John and Lily spot Macaron sitting alone at the white linen table closest to the dance floor. He’s tapping his Louis Vuitton snake leather shoes, checking his Chanel watch, and fluffing his floofy black French Hermès beret. The red French ascot spilling out of his black and white blouse looks ridiculous.
John lets out a big sigh, and Macaron stands with open arms, “Lily, John, welcome to France!” Before John can flinch away, Macaron kisses him on both cheeks. He lifts up Lily’s hand for a kiss, “Mademoiselle.”
John raises his hand, “Waiter! I’ll take a bourbon, neat. And make it a double!” John calls out.
Slap!
“Hey, what was that for, Frenchie?” John asks as he rubs his face.
“Rude American, where are your manners?” Macaron asks as he pulls out a hidden red detonator clipped in the folds of his ascot. “Don’t drive me to prematurely push this button and blow up the boat carrying your English doggies! First, send me my bitcoin ransom payment. Then we can celebrate with drinks!” Macaron demands.
“In your dreams, Frenchie!” John presses his finger to his ear, “Uniform, Sierra, Alpha!”
Macaron turns to Lily and scoffs, “What is this rude American man doing, Lily?”
Annoyed, Lily answers, “Check your bitcoin UTXOs. Notice anything?”
Macaron frantically queries his Bitcoin node remotely from his cellphone and breathes a sigh of relief, “Phew. No, I don’t notice anything at all. All of my unspent bitcoin is still under the control of my government’s private key.”
“And it’ll stay that way, too!” John beats his chest. “You mess with the US, and you get the Hash Force! We just secretly doubled the difficulty to mine a block by turning on all of our miners — as many miners as the entire existing Bitcoin network! Now you’ll have to wait twice as long for your French bitcoin transactions to confirm! That is, unless you release the barge of dogs right now!”
Lily drops down to the table and buries her face in her palms to hide her embarrassment.
Flustered, Macaron furiously types out a long text message with the order to release the barge of English Border Collies to cross the English channel. “There, I’ve let the dogs out! Will you two please excuse me for a moment? I have to place a call with my government to confirm we haven’t lost our property rights to spend our bitcoin.
Beaming with pride, John falls back into his chair at the table. “We did it, Lily! Quick, give the command for His Majesty’s Hash Force to power on so we can 51% attack this guy!”
Lily finally stops rubbing her eyes, “John, that isn’t how any of this works!”
“What do you mean?” he asks.
“Within a 2,016 block difficulty adjustment period, doubling the hash power means the global Bitcoin network will mine new blocks twice as fast, not slower! At least, until the 2,016 block period ends and the difficulty adjusts so miners resume taking on average 10 minutes to generate a valid block. And sure, maybe the US has a political incentive to not collect the fees of any transactions of UTXOs with a known French association, but the rest of the network’s miners will happily profit from the sats you leave in the mempool! But most of all, the Bitcoin network is now just twice as secure from attack!”
John’s double bourbon finally arrives at the table. Selfishly focused on his own glass, he doesn’t bother to stop the waiter in case Lily wants to order a drink of her own. He drinks a big gulp, “But if you give the order for His Majesty’s Hash Force to power on, won’t we have over 51% of the hash power of the Bitcoin network? We can write Macaron’s bitcoin out of existence!”
Lily crosses her arms, “Not exactly. It’s not enough to just surpass half the hashrate. We also need to maintain a higher hashrate than the legacy chain to generate more chain weight to then reorg the other chain when we join the legacy network. We would have to be mining this heavier chain in secret, but in one bombastic order you just completely blew apart our whole plan! Now we’d need some sort of massive collusion somehow between existing miners, and some secret stealth miners, to have any power projection.”
John mutters under his breath, “Frenchie’s been gone a long time. Wonder what he’s up to….”
Macaron returns, fluffs his white linen napkin, and takes his seat at their table, “Thank you, John, for extending my French people such great mercy as to be allowed to transact freely on the Bitcoin blockchain.” He extends his arm out towards a waiter, “Monsieur? Champagne for the three of us please!” Macaron turns to John and Lily, “After my phone call, I am in much better spirits. Though I’m bitter you denied paying our bitcoin ransom, I’m grateful you’re furthering the security of the Bitcoin network.”
In his excitement, Macaron leans forward and claps his hands together, “You two are so lucky to be dining with me tonight. You won’t have to drink that sparkling-wine-swill you have in your home countries. Tonight, you’ll get to have proper champagne, from the Champagne region of France — my treat!”
John grunts in disgust, “Macaron, you can order champagne, but I’ve got my bourbon.”
Lily steps on John’s foot, “Ow! What was that for?” John shrieks.
“Aren’t you going to ask me if I want anything?” Lily asks.
“Huh?” John replies confusedly.
Macaron takes Lily’s hand, “Mademoiselle, in addition to champagne, can I get you anything else?”
Lily recoils her hand back, “Gin martini. Shaken, not stirred.”
“Lily, may I ask you another question?” Macaron asks sweetly.
“Bloody hell, what is it, Macaron?” she responds while rolling her eyes.
“Why do I get the feeling that forgetting to ask you what you’d like to drink isn’t the first time John has neglected to ask you what you wanted?”
Lily’s eyes light up as she leans in closer to Macaron, “Why, yes. This isn’t the first time John’s ever disregarded my needs. You know, he’s always only thinking about himself, his own ego, and he never misses a chance to interrupt me—”
“—That’s not true!” John interrupts.
Lily kicks him under the table, “See what I mean?”
Macaron whisks Lily’s hair behind her ear, “You have such beautiful earrings, Lily. Did John buy those for you?”
“No, John never buys me anything.”
“What do you mean?” John protests.
Lily shrugs him off and Macaron leans in closer to Lily to whisper just loud enough for John to hear, “You know, in my country, men like me know how to show a lady respect.”
John stands up and extends out his hand, “C’mon, Lily. I think it’s time I take you out onto the floor for a dance.”
She shakes her head, so he stomps on her feet under the table.
“Ow!” Lily shrieks.
“I insist,” John presses. “They’re playing my song, Don’t Stop Believin’. C’mon!”
On the dance floor, John pulls Lily close to whisper in her ear, “What are you doing? We’ve finished our mission. Let’s ensure the dogs safely cross the English channel and get out of here! The way you’re flirting with him we’ll never leave!”
Lily blushes, “John, are you that blind? If Macaron is suddenly being sweet to us, then he must be scheming something.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?” John shakes his head. “Look, there’s no time to argue. We can’t risk him blowing up the barge as long as he’s got that remote detonator clipped to his ascot! He’s in a jubilant mood for now, but those French can be so melodramatic. We’ve got to get the detonator to ensure the safety of the dogs until they reach safe harbor at your shores.”
John’s box step dancing pace quickens as he looks over to check on Macaron. He spots him placing an order with the waiter and grits his teeth, “He’s pure evil. He was willing to kill the English border collies if he didn’t get ransom payment for not grooming them into French poodles. Only the threat of our Hash Force forced him to comply with our demand for their release!”
Lily breaks away from John to do a twirl on the dance floor; her elegant flowy green dress tries to keep up. She flips her hair and winks at Macaron, “Maybe I should flirt with him some more? After all, he’s so handsome — and he listens to me!”
John stops dancing and stomps his feet.
“Aww, are you jealous, John?” Lily asks.
“Jealous?!”
Lily floats back to John, digs her nails into the back of his neck, and nibbles on his ear as she whispers, “John, you better dip me on this dance floor! Otherwise, I’m going to ask him to draw me like one of his French girls. C’mon John, Don’t stop believin’!”
Ahem Macaron clears his throat, adjusts his detonator-pinned ascot, and taps Lily on the shoulder.
“Mademoiselle, may I have this dance?”
“Oh, certainly,” she replies. “Better than this brute with two left feet!”
John grunts in dissatisfaction and bolts back to the table.
With Macaron distracted dancing with Lily for what feels like an eternity, John defiantly presses his finger to his ear. “MI6 — status report. What’s taking so long?” he mutters under his breath. “I hate seeing this Frenchie dance with an English lass who deserves so much better. It’s driving me crazy!”
“You just gotta distract him from detonation for ten more minutes,” a British accent replies. “Intel shows the puppy barge armed with explosives has almost reached us across the channel, and then we can safely disarm it.”
“USHF, come in,” John queries.
“We’ve got trouble! The global energy grid has spiked along the Asian seaboard, and among the French alps. Looks like a secret French Hash Force we’ve never detected is colluding with the existing Chinese, Japanese, and Tibetan miners!
They’ve stopped including American-linked bitcoin address transactions in their blocks! Can you politely get him to back down? We’ve already played our power-projection show-of-force card!”
“Ok, I’ll do my best to play nice with Frenchie, but no promises!” John cautions. As he watches Lily and Macaron dance with disdain, a waiter approaches him at the table.
“Here you are, monsieur. Your appetizer.”
“Appetizer? I didn’t order an appetizer! All I ordered was this bourbon.”
“I’m sorry monsieur, but the other gentleman of your party insists. He said he offers this delicacy as a gift. A token of appreciation for the mercy demonstrated today by you, the quote Big American Man enquote.”
John looks on the dance floor and sees Macaron give him a nod with a big wiley grin. Lily gives him the “go-ahead” signal, so John pops one of the hot slimy appetizer balls into his mouth.
“Mhmm! These are tastier than Ma’s Frito Pie!” he shouts as Macaron and Lily walk over to join him back at the table. John continues, “These remind me of the Rocky Mountain oysters we have back at home! Of course, I’m grateful they aren’t, if you know what I mean. What are they, anyways?”
“Escargot,” the Frenchman replies, “a local specialty.”
“Escar-what-now?” John asks.
“Snails!” Lily clarifies.
John gags and spits his half-eaten snail onto the floor. He stands up and slams his ten-gallon cowboy hat on the table. “Ok, that’s it! I’ve had enough! Macaron, stop playing nice. We know you’ve activated some secret alliance with the miners on the other side of the globe! What’re you up to?”
“John, don’t upset him! Think about the puppies!” Lily pleads.
“To heck with the puppies! I’m not letting this man stand up a Hash Force to DOS attack us! You hear that, Macaron? You mess with the best, and we’ll use kinetic force against your miners stashed in the caves of the French alps!” Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! Macaron wags his finger, and pulls out the detonator switch clipped to his ascot.
“Silly pompous American, did you forget I still have the detonator? Did you really think I was going to let you get away with rescuing your hideous English border collies? Life is one giant power projection game, and the way nation states survive is by mutually assured preservation. In exchange for taming the unwieldy fur of Tibetan Mastiffs, Chinese Chow Chows, and Japanese Shih-Tzu and Shiba Inus, these countries pledged their miners to our stealthy French Hash Force when we’re in need. Well, thanks to your little stunt, not only did I find the perfect opportunity to project power back at you arrogant Americans, but also dump these hideous dogs given to me onto your barge, so they’re the British Isles’ problem now!”
“But we’ll be overrun by doges!” Lily gasps in horror.
“Yes, Lily! That’s what you get for partnering with John! What do Americans say?” Macaron asks rhetorically. “That’s right, ‘No dogs left behind!’ But most of all, John, I just wanted one last dance with your girlfriend, and to watch you eat snails!” French nasally honking laughing sounds
Lily shouts back, “I’m not his girlfriend!” She pulls a whistle out of her purse and blows it as hard as she can, but it doesn’t make a sound. John looks at her confused, and Macaron honks even harder. The whole restaurant starts to rumble, and the chandeliers sway from the ceiling.
“What’s this!?” Macaron shouts.
Gradually, then suddenly a stampede of bulldogs comes barreling into the dining room, knocking over all the tables, and tackling Macaron! As he falls, the detonator gets knocked into the air, and Lily catches it just before it hits the floor.
John looks at her, bewildered, and stammers, “You…. you let the Bitcoin dogs out??”
“You think you wankers got all the tricks? The English have a few surprises too! Now c’mon, let’s flee out the back in my British Mini Cooper. And this time, I’m driving!”
Will Schoellkopf is the author of two books: Bitcoin Girl Save the World and The Bitcoin Dog: Following the Scent to the Bitcoin C++ Source Code. He hosts the Bitcoin podcast It’s So Early! and publishes a weekly newsletter, featuring his favorite Bitcoin Posts of the Week, at realbitcoindog.com. His work has appeared in the anthology 21 Futures: Tales from the Timechain, in print at Bitcoin Magazine, Citadel21, Stackchain Magazine and online at Satoshi’s Journal. Follow him on Nostr and X @realBitcoinDog, or email will@realbitcoindog.com
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@ 306555fe:fd7fdf12
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@ 502ab02a:a2860397
2025-05-06 01:06:54เมื่อวานนี้เรารู้เรื่อง Meat Free Monday ของท่านเซอร์พอลกันแล้ว วันนี้เรามาต่อเนื่องกับแสงสีกันอีกนิดครับ
Anne Hathaway กับ The EVERY Company จากเจ้าหญิง The Princess Diaries สู่ราชินีโปรตีนไร้ไก่ ในยุคที่ความเปลี่ยนแปลงไม่เคาะประตู แต่มาถีบประตูบ้านเข้าใส่เลย บรรดาเซเล็บฮอลลีวูดก็ไม่ได้อยู่เฉยๆ แค่ใส่กระโปรงขึ้นพรมแดงหรือไปเล่นหนังรางวัลเท่านั้น แต่บางคน เช่น Anne Hathaway ก้าวเข้ามาอยู่เบื้องหลังระบบอาหารโลกในรูปแบบที่เงียบ…แต่เขย่าพื้นโลกได้เหมือนกัน
ใช่จ้ะ... Anne Hathaway คนเดียวกับที่เฮียเคยเห็นใน The Devil Wears Prada หรือเจ้าหญิง Mia ใน Princess Diaries ได้ลงทุนแบบเอาจริงกับบริษัทเทคโนโลยีอาหารสุดล้ำที่ชื่อว่า The EVERY Company ซึ่งพัฒนาโปรตีนจากไข่ที่ไม่ใช้ไก่ ไม่ต้องมีฟาร์ม ไม่ต้องฟัก และไม่ต้องฟูมฟักศีลธรรมให้สั่นไหวด้วยการฆ่าสัตว์เลยแม้แต่นิดเดียว
ทบทวนกันจากสัปดาห์ที่แล้วครับ The EVERY Company เดิมชื่อ Clara Foods ก่อตั้งในกลางยุค 2010s ณ ใจกลางซิลิคอนวัลเลย์ แหล่งรวมจินตนาการและเงิน VC ที่ไม่รู้จะเอาไปลงกับอะไรดี บริษัทนี้ไม่ได้เลี้ยงไก่ ไม่ได้ใช้ถาดไข่ แต่ใช้ “Precision Fermentation” ซึ่งก็คือการเอา DNA ที่เป็นรหัสของไข่ขาว (Ovalbumin) ไปใส่ในจุลินทรีย์สายพันธุ์เฉพาะ แล้วเลี้ยงด้วยน้ำตาลในถังหมัก สุดท้ายมันก็ผลิตโปรตีนออกมาที่มีโครงสร้าง “เหมือนของจริงเป๊ะ”
มันคือการทำไข่จาก “ยีสต์” ไม่ใช่จาก “แม่ไก่”
การลงทุนของ Anne ครั้งนี้ ถือเป็น B2B investment ครั้งแรกในชีวิต และดูจะไม่ใช่แค่ลงทุนแบบเซ็นเช็คเฉยๆ แล้วไปจิบไวน์ที่คานส์นะ เพราะเธอให้สัมภาษณ์ว่า
“It’s clear that our food system needs a change. EVERY is one part of a beautiful future.” (มันชัดเจนว่าระบบอาหารเราต้องเปลี่ยนแปลง EVERY คือส่วนหนึ่งของอนาคตที่งดงามนั้น)
แม้ไม่มีการเปิดเผยจำนวนเงินหรือสัดส่วนหุ้นอย่างเป็นทางการ แต่สื่ออุตสาหกรรมอาหารอย่าง Food Navigator USA ก็ชี้ว่า เธอเป็นอีกแรงที่ช่วยดันชื่อเสียงของบริษัทให้ “กลายเป็นไวรัล” ในหมู่นักลงทุน และอาจเปิดประตูสู่การยอมรับของตลาดผู้บริโภคได้ในวงกว้าง
The EVERY Company ไม่ได้หวังจะแค่ขาย “ไข่” ในซูเปอร์มาร์เก็ตแบบธรรมดาๆ แต่เริ่ม “แทรกซึม” จากเบื้องหลังในอุตสาหกรรมอาหารอย่างแยบยล จะเปลี่ยนระบบอาหารโดยใช้แนวทาง “B2B only” คือผลิตขายให้เชฟ ร้านอาหาร และโรงงานเท่านั้น (ยังไม่วางจำหน่ายปลีกทั่วไป เพราะบางตัวอย่าง EVERY Egg ยังรอรับรอง GRAS จาก FDA)
เคยมีการร่วมงานกับเชฟมิชลิน Dominique Crenn จากร้าน Atelier Crenn ในนครซานฟรานซิสโก ซึ่งเธอยืนยันว่า EVERY Egg เป็นตัวเปลี่ยนเกม ที่ทำให้เธอสามารถสร้างเมนูใหม่ที่ “ไร้สัตว์” ได้โดยไม่เสียความสร้างสรรค์หรือรสชาติ
แม้ Anne จะไม่มีตำแหน่งในบอร์ดบริหาร แต่การที่เธอลงทุนใน The EVERY Company ทำให้หลายองค์กรจับตามอง และส่งผลต่อภาพลักษณ์ของ “โปรตีนสังเคราะห์จากจุลินทรีย์” ให้ดูหรู ดูสะอาด และเหมาะกับสายสุขภาพ-มังสวิรัติ ทั้งที่จริงๆ แล้ว มันคือ “ผลิตภัณฑ์โรงงานที่ผ่านกระบวนการขั้นสูงมาก”
The EVERY Company ยังได้รับเงินลงทุนจากกลุ่มใหญ่อย่าง Temasek (กองทุนจากสิงคโปร์) และ Prosperity7 Ventures ที่เป็นแขนของ Saudi Aramco ซึ่งก็เป็นอีกประเด็นน่าคิด…ว่าพลังทุนที่อยู่เบื้องหลัง “ไข่ไม่ใช้ไก่” นี้ มาจากหลายทิศหลายทาง ทั้ง Silicon Valley, ตะวันออกกลาง และ Hollywood
การที่ Anne Hathaway ลงทุนใน EVERY ไม่ใช่เรื่องผิด แต่เป็นหมุดหมายที่น่าสนใจในยุคที่ “อาหาร” ไม่ใช่แค่เรื่องอิ่มท้อง แต่กลายเป็นการเมือง วิทยาศาสตร์ เศรษฐกิจ และการสร้างภาพลักษณ์ของคนดังในคราวเดียวกัน
ไข่ที่ไม่มีไก่ โปรตีนที่ไม่มีฟาร์ม…ดูเหมือนจะสวยงาม แต่ถ้าเรามองให้ลึก บางครั้งอาหารก็อาจไม่ใช่เรื่อง “ของกิน” อย่างเดียวอีกต่อไป
เรื่องบางเรื่อง คนในบางสังคม คนในบางกลุ่มเท่านั้น ที่จะมีโอกาสเลือกก่อน กี่ครั้งต่อกี่ครั้ง ก็แบบนี้ครับ #pirateketo #กูต้องรู้มั๊ย #ม้วนหางสิลูก #siamstr
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@ b154080c:00027cc7
2025-05-06 03:01:47Introduction
In the ancient times of Israel, masculinity found its true embodiment in the courageous story of Daniel. Amidst the foreign land of Babylon, Daniel stood firm in his convictions, showcasing strength, and dedication to his beliefs.
Despite living in a culture that sought to diminish his faith, Daniel refused to bow before idols or false deities. His defiance challenged societal expectations, revealing a masculinity that transcended worldly norms. Rooted in his unshakable belief in the one true God, Daniel's resolve remained unyielding. Facing the wrath of the king, Daniel fearlessly stood before Nebuchadnezzar, humbly declaring his allegiance to God alone. Cast into a blazing furnace as punishment, Daniel emerged unharmed. God's angel shielded him from the scorching flames, proving that his faith made him invincible. Witnessing this display of masculinity, Nebuchadnezzar acknowledged the greatness of Daniel's God, bringing about a profound transformation.
Daniel's story serves as a testament to the essence of masculinity—a resolute dedication to one's convictions, the courage to defy societal expectations, and a commitment to truth. His faith and devotion inspire generations, exemplifying the power of masculine conviction.
There have been countless instances throughout history where acts of courage have taken place on a spectrum. Although both men and women can display such acts, history has shown that resolve, courage, and bravery have predominantly resided within the realm of masculinity. The Apostle Paul himself concluded the book of 1 Corinthians by saying, "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love" (16:13-14). By combining this passage with the numerous accounts of provision, battle, sacrifice, and honor, it becomes evident that God has designed inherent and very important differences within the male gender.
The Bible presents us with inspiring examples of both courageous women, such as Deborah, Rahab, and Esther, and valiant men, including Joshua, Gideon, Samson, David, Jonathan, Nehemiah, the Prophets, the twelve Apostles, and above all, Jesus Himself. While these accounts acknowledge the remarkable contributions of women, they predominantly highlight the male figures who exemplify strength, boldness, courage, and a resolute sense of responsibility. Throughout its pages, the Bible paints a vivid picture of masculinity's profound impact and enduring significance which we must embrace.
Jesus’ Masculinity
Jesus exhibited remarkable courage throughout many of his acts, and it is through his expression of masculinity that this courage shines even brighter. Jesus' masculinity played a crucial role in enabling him to display great bravery and determination in fulfilling his mission. However, it's important to note that Jesus redefines masculinity beyond physical strength or dominance, embracing resilience, self-sacrifice, and unyielding conviction as its defining qualities.
Jesus' courage stemmed from his deep understanding of his purpose and his unshakable faith in his Father's plan. He fearlessly challenged the religious authorities of his time, calling out hypocrisy and speaking truth to power. Despite facing opposition and hostility, Jesus stood firm in his convictions, undeterred by the threats and ridicule he encountered. Jesus' embodiment of masculinity highlights the transformative power it can have when rooted in love and compassion.
Modern Culture Poisoning the Church
It is important to realize the true masculinity of Jesus and the example that he has set for us in this regard. Unfortunately, I often see a tendency nowadays to downplay Jesus' masculinity and instead depict Him in a more feminized manner.
In both our culture and the modern church, there is a tendency to present a version of Jesus that deviates from the biblical portrayal. Perhaps you've come across people who refer to Jesus as their "best friend" or even draw comparisons between their relationship with Him and that of a "boyfriend.” This is in fact very unbiblical. The Bible never presents our love for God using such romantic or erotic language. While the men depicted in Scripture certainly loved God, they were never portrayed as being desperate for Him or romantically in love with Him. People are often taught a very shallow and weak portrayal of Him.
In the United States, particularly in the context of flourishing Protestantism, the shift from considering the community as a whole to focusing on the individual has led to a rise in strong individualistic beliefs which has resulted in a diminished sense of community within the Catholic Church. When the focal point of Catholicism becomes "Jesus and me," it opens the door to a mindset of being "spiritual" rather than "religious.” Attending church becomes a matter of personal choice, and faith no longer necessarily influences or intersects with areas such as business or politics. The sole emphasis becomes on one's personal relationship with Christ, prioritizing individual salvation over communal or global redemption. The vision of the kingdom of God taking shape on earth also becomes less urgent, as the emphasis shifts towards a faith centered on transcendence, emotions, and sentiment, rather than tangible actions.
The perception of Jesus' masculinity has been negatively impacted by the trend of feminizing Him, which has contributed to a decline in the courage displayed by men today. This shift can be attributed to various factors that have influenced societal perspectives.
In contrast to the promises of Jesus, which include suffering, trials, and pain, it is often only presented to them that Christianity is the solution to these hardships. Instead of acknowledging the reality of challenges, the contemporary portrayal of Christianity tends to market it as the antidote to suffering and pain. It is important to recognize and reflect upon the significant difference between how Jesus called His disciples and the prevailing emphasis on personal relationships with Him today. Instead of inviting them to have a personal connection, He simply said, "Follow me." Understanding this distinction is crucial in our understanding of Jesus' call to discipleship. "Follow me" implies a sense of purpose, a shared mission or goal to pursue. This contrast highlights the divergence between the original intent of discipleship and the way it is often portrayed around me nowadays.
I want to emphasize that I am by no means denying the significance of having a personal relationship with Christ. On the contrary, I am simply highlighting the importance of recognizing that personal relationships, including our relationship with Christ, require more than just superficial connections. They demand a deep sense of faith, trust, and communion with Him. Drawing inspiration from the courageous example of Jesus, who fearlessly confronted societal norms and spoke truth to power, our relationship with Him can empower us to embrace courage in our own lives. Just as Jesus fearlessly faced opposition, persecution, and ultimately sacrificed Himself for the sake of others, our connection with Him can embolden us to stand up for what is right, to live out our faith boldly, and to face life's challenges with strength. It is not a casual or complacent association but a courageous and transformative bond that empowers us to live out our faith with conviction and to impact the world around us positively.
As modern sermons take center stage, it's become apparent that there is a tendency to downplay the contrasts found in the teachings of the Bible. As mentions of heaven and hell, sin and life, grace and justice, as well as the analogies involving battles and soldiers for Christ have always been very prevalent, they have become way less common nowadays. We hear fewer calls for Catholics to embrace their crosses and passionately commit themselves to the cause of the gospel and the well-being of others. Instead, the spotlight has shifted towards how the gospel can serve as a tool for personal growth and fulfillment, focusing on self-realization. The gospel is often presented as a therapeutic treatment rather than a heroic challenge. The emphasis lies on the rewards rather than the obstacles, creating the idea of all gain, no pain (lol).
The rise of praise and worship music has also brought about significant changes in people's perception of Christ. While traditional hymns focused on singing about God, emphasizing His greatness, power, and distinctiveness, praise and worship music takes a different approach. It presents God as a close companion, an intimate presence by our side, emphasizing His love and care for us. This shift in emphasis, while not inherently negative, certainly plays a substantial role in shaping our understanding of Christ's nature and relationship with us.
Jesus is the Epitome of Masculinity
I believe Jesus stands as the epitome of masculinity, offering an unrivaled example for men to emulate. Through His life and teachings, He reveals the true essence of what it means to be a man. He leads with courage, facing challenges head-on without hesitation. His fearlessness shines through as He confronts opposition and stands firm in His convictions. Moreover, His love is not self-serving but sacrificial, displayed vividly through His ultimate act of giving His own life for the sake of others. And in the face of adversity, His resolve remains unshakeable, inspiring men to stand strong in their beliefs and principles. Jesus, in His entirety, embodies the essence of true masculinity, setting an unparalleled standard that us men must aspire to.
Around me, I’m often seeing a tendency to shy away from addressing challenging subjects with resolute conviction. Rather than speaking with clarity and certainty, there is a preference for using vague language and ambiguous statements to navigate sensitive issues. In stark contrast, Jesus stood firmly and fearlessly, fearlessly proclaiming His truth. His words shook the foundations of societal norms, demanding radical commitment from His followers. True boldness lies in the courage to speak truth, even when faced with opposition and adversity.
Boldness is a very masculine characteristic. While some may argue that boldness is not exclusive to gender, the Bible primarily associates this characteristic with men. On the other hand, the beauty of women is highlighted through the importance of a gentle and quiet spirit, which also very much holds great value in the eyes of God. 1 Peter 3:4 addressing woman and wives, "Let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious." This reminds us that inner qualities such as a gentle and tranquil demeanor also hold significant worth and are highly esteemed.
As Jesus exemplified true boldness, courageously speaking God's truth regardless of the consequences. His courage serves as the ultimate model of masculinity, inspiring men to fearlessly pursue God's will. Jesus exemplified bravery, rooted in His deep reverence for God. Unlike the fear of man, which arises from sin, Jesus' bravery stemmed from His love for God. His resolute posture and authoritative responses to godless men demonstrated a masculinity untainted by timidity. Jesus taught us to lead with courage, grounded in reverence for God and faith in His sovereignty.
In a culture where love is often misrepresented, Jesus' sacrificial love stands as the true definition. Love, as demonstrated by Jesus, goes beyond superficial feelings; it entails sacrificial commitment. Jesus willingly laid down His life for His bride, the Church, showcasing the essence of true masculinity. Men are called to sacrificially love their wives, mirroring Christ's example. This selfless love forms the foundation for men to protect, nurture, and fight for those entrusted to their care.
Christ's resolve was the driving force behind the cross, demonstrating His commitment to fulfill His mission. His choice to embrace the cross, knowing the suffering and wrath He would endure, showcases resolute masculinity. In history, heroic moments of perseverance are predominantly marked by male resolve. The biological advantage provided by testosterone further supports men's capacity for enduring resolve. Jesus' resolve to save His people from sin teaches men to stand firm in the face of challenges, abiding in their commitment to their calling.
Restoring the Church's Boldness and Reclaiming Biblical Masculinity and Femininity
The landscape of the Church has undergone a significant transformation, moving away from its historic expression of Christianity. We've witnessed a shift from powerful, convicting sermons to soft, TED-talk style infotainment. Classic hymns highlighting doctrine, sacrifice, and piety have been replaced by emotionally driven love songs that resemble romantic ballads. It's clear that the local church has undergone a real emasculation.
This departure from biblical foundations has contributed to a great deal of confusion within the Church, particularly concerning the understanding of biblical manhood and womanhood. The increasing push for egalitarianism has led to women fighting for leadership roles, while men find themselves adrift without clear guidance regarding their responsibilities in marriage, the church, and the family. I believe this confusion and distortion of gender roles to be the enemy's central strategy for our generation. By infiltrating the Church with a heightened emphasis on feminine emotion, the enemy has left us unprepared for moments requiring masculine boldness, fearlessness, sacrifice, and resolve.
We must acknowledge that there is a difference between a surface-level expression of faith and the profound conviction displayed by those facing intense trials. The challenges and hardships that people face in the midst of adversity provide a profound glimpse into the strength and genuineness of their faith. These trials are a powerful testimony to their commitment and courage. Throughout history, numerous Christians have faced unimaginable suffering, even enduring torture, dismemberment, and martyrdom, all because of their devotion to Christ. Their remarkable sacrifices inspire us and remind us of the immense cost of following Jesus. Yet, the trend of timidity displayed by the present-day Church, yielding to government overreach or even complying with laws that endorse sexual sin contrary to biblical teachings, will come at a significant cost.
It is high time for the Church to reclaim its boldness and restore the biblical understanding of masculinity and femininity. We must reject the watered-down version of Christianity that has spread throughout our culture and embrace a faith rooted in conviction and sacrifice. By understanding and embracing the unique roles and responsibilities of men and women as outlined in Scripture, we can restore clarity and purpose to our families, churches, and communities. Let us rise above the societal pressures, rekindle the fire of biblical truth, and stand firm in our commitment to Christ, no matter the cost.
As we progress, it becomes clear that the importance of strong, virtuous Catholic men is growing. This should not catch us off guard. The feminist movement of the 21st century is truly toxic. It goes way beyond advocating for the rightful appreciation of women; it seeks to establish female dominance. Moreover, its influence knows no boundaries. Like the LGBTQ community, its aim is to permeate every aspect of public, personal, and spiritual life. We must not only be alarmed by this trend but also prepare ourselves to stand firmly against it. We need biblically grounded shepherds and faithful women who can discern the subtle infiltration of an effeminate culture and guard against it.
Let us not forget that Catholicism is not egalitarian. While men and women are equally valued before the cross, our roles and responsibilities differ. In marriage, Christianity follows a complementarian model, where the husband leads with sacrificial love, and the wife respects and supports him. People are too sensitive about the word “patriarchy” nowadays. In terms of leadership, the Church holds a patriarchal stance. At the same time, patriarchy, like any other system, is not immune to the potential for sinful expressions. However, when approached with sacrificial love, adherence to biblical order, and a commitment to honoring God, the structure of patriarchy - as well as areas such as marriage, fatherhood, and heterosexuality - can yield to way more goodness. We should strive for a church culture that aligns with the gender-culture outlined in God’s Word: gentle, safe, and encouraging, while also strong, bold, and committed to upholding biblical order and fulfilling the mission entrusted to us. This balance allows the church to fully embody the presence of Christ, enabling His people to confidently advance alongside our great Lord.
We must prepare ourselves for an increasing need for men who embrace biblical masculinity and women who faithfully embody femininity. It is crucial not to overlook the pervasive influence of an effeminate culture and the agenda of distorted ideologies. By embracing the distinct roles and responsibilities that God has given to both men and women, we cultivate a church culture that mirrors the beauty of Christ and empowers His people to wholeheartedly pursue His mission with courage. We must recognize the urgency to embrace and embody biblical masculinity in the face of cultural challenges and shifting ideologies. Equipped with the truth of God's Word, we can navigate the complexities of the world and fulfill our God-given roles with great faith. Let us rise as men who boldly embrace our calling, standing firm in the face of challenges, and wholeheartedly pursuing lives of holiness and service to God and His Church. May we stand united, guided by His Word, and ready to face the battles ahead with strength, grace, and resolved faith.
From Nashville with love,
Suhail Saqan
This was inspired by The Imitation of Christ. Read here.
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- ↪️ File Scanners
- ⭐ Fileinfo, Filext or OpenMyFiles - File Extension Libraries
- ⭐ czkawka or dupeGuru - Duplicate File Finders
- ⭐ Phockup - Organize Photo / Video Files by Date
- UnLock IT or Lock Hunter - File Unlocker / Deleter
- Magika - AI File Content Type Detector
- Icaros - Add Explorer Thumbnails to any Video Format
- Tagging for Windows - Tag-Based File System
- HTTPDirfs or hfs / 2 - HTTP File Systems
- WinBtrfs - Btrfs File System
- mergerfs - Union File System
- filebrowser - Online File Viewer
- WhatsLink - View File Download Metadata
- File-Examples - Dummy File Examples
- OpenHashTab - Compare / Display File Hashes
- Attribute Changer - Edit File & Folder Properties
- TagSpaces - Add Tags to Files and Folders
- SKTimeStamp - Change File Created / Modified Time
- ExtractMetadata or Metadata2Go - Metadata Viewers / Editors
- CUETools - Manupulate .cue Files / GitHub
▷ Download Managers
- ⭐ JDownloader - Download Manager / Debloat / Dark Theme, 2 / Dracula Theme / Apps
- ⭐ IDM - Download Manager
- AB Download Manager - Download Manager / GitHub / Telegram
- Go Speed - Download Manager / Extension / Plugins / GitHub
- aria2 or Persepolis - Terminal Download Manager / GitHub / Download Bot / WebUI, 2
- pyLoad - Lightweight Download Manager
- Hitomi - Multi-Site Media Download Tool
- ArrowDL - Download Manager / GitHub
- FDM - Download Manager / YTDL Addon
- File Centipede - Upload / Download Manager
- DownThemAll - Download Management Extension
- HTTP Downloader - Download Manager for HTTP / FTP / SFTP Protocols / GitHub
- mf-dl or mediafire_bulk_downloader - Mediafire File Downloaders
▷ Archiving / Compression
- 🌐 SuperCompression - File Compression Resources
- ⭐ NanaZip or 7-Zip - File Archiver
- ⭐ PeaZip - Cross Platform File Archiver
- ⭐ CompactGUI - Transparent Compression
- Fileforums or Encode - Data Compression Forums
- TurboBench - Compression Benchmark
- WinRAR, 2 - File Archiver / Licenses
- Efficient Compression Tool or Minuimus - File Archivers / Optimizers
- ezyZip - Zip Files Online
- unzip-online - Unzip Files Online
- Unrar online - Unrar Files Online
- UPX - Executable File Compressor / GitHub
- lessmsi - .msi Content Extractor / GitHub
▷ File Converters
- 🌐 .to Sites - File Converters Index
- ⭐ File Converter - Convert / Compress Files / GitHub
- ⭐ VERT / Discord / GitHub
- Pandoc - Document Converter
- ConvertCSV - Online CSV Data Conversion
- Encoding Converter - Online File Encoding Converter
- Deark - Decode and Convert Files / GitHub
- text2img - Online NFO Files to Image Converter
- CloudConvert - Convert Files / 1GB
- FreeConvert - File Converter / 1GB
- videoutils - File Converter / 500MB
- Xconvert - File Converter / 400MB
- ConvertFiles - File Converter / 250MB
- Convertio - File Converter / 100MB
- AnyConvert - File Converter / 100MB
- onlineconvertfree - File Converter / 100MB
- MiConv - File Converter / 75MB
- Converter 365 - File Converters / 200MB
- Aconvert - Various Converters / 40MB
- LetsConvert - Image/Audio Converter / 250MB
- Online Convert - Online File Converter
- Zamzar - File Converter / 200MB
- Online Converter - Online Simple Media / Unit Converter
- Convert Town - Online Text / Image Converter
- Docspal - Various Converters / 50MB Image, Documents / 200MB Video, Archive, Audio
- Better Converter - Text-Focused Converters / 10MB
- go4convert - Online Document Converter / 100MB
▷ File Explorers
- ⭐ Files - Customizable File Manager / Use Classic Installer / Discord
- ⭐ Directory Opus - Windows File Manager
- Xplorer / GitHub / Discord, DoubleCMD or muCommander - Cross Platform File Explorers
- Sigma - Modern File Manager for Windows / Linux / GitHub
- ChromaFiler - Column-Based Windows File Manager
- Yazi - Terminal File Explorer / Plugins / GitHub
- One Commander - File Explorer
- Free Commander - File Explorer
- Q-Dir - File Explorer
- Quick Access Popup - File Explorer
- FileExplorer - File Explorer
- FileStash - File Manager / GitHub
- Explorer++ - Lightweight Windows File Manager
- Far Manager - Windows File / Archive Manager
- Total Commander - Shareware Windows File Manager
- Organize - Automated File Manager
- TrayDir - System Tray File Manager
- TablacusExplorer, QTTabBar or Multi Commander - Tab File Managers
- Vifm - Vim-Based File Manager
- WinSetView - Globally Set Explorer Folder Views
▷ File Searching
- ⭐ Everything - File Search Engine
- Recoll / Addon, Spyglass, DocFetcher or Orange - Cross Platform Search Engines
- AnyTXT or FluentSearch - Windows Search Engines
- AstroGrep, grepWin or dnGrep - Windows GUI Grep Utilities
- fselect - SQL-like Search Engine
- fd - User Friendly "find" Alternative
- sist2 - Simple Incremental Search Tool
▷ File Encryption
- ⭐ Cryptomator / GitHub or Tahoe-LAFS / GitHub - Cloud File Encryption
- ⭐ VeraCrypt - Disk Encrypter
- ⭐ Picocrypt - Lightweight File Encrypter
- age - File Encrypter
- gocryptfs - File Encrypter
- Hat - Browser-Based Encrypter
- Kryptor - File Encrypter
▷ File Sync
- ⭐ SyncThing - Cross-Platform File Sync / Tray Support / GitHub
- ⭐ FreeFileSync - Open-Source File Sync
- MyPhoneExplorer, SyncFolder - Phone and Desktop Sync
- allwaysync - File Sync Utility
- Resilio - P2P File Sync
- SmartFTP - FTP File Sync
- rsync - Command-line File Sync / GitHub
- Unison - Bidirectional File Sync
▷ File Backup
- ⭐ Kopia - Encrypted File Backup / GitHub
- ⭐ Rescuezilla or CloneZilla - Disk Image Backup
- FolderClone or Echosync - Folder Clone / Backup
- BackupPC - Networked File Backup
- TeraCopy - File Backup
- restic / GitHub, duplicity or Duplicati - Secure File Backup
- UrBackup - Client / Server File Backup
- AOMEI Backupper - Windows File Backup
- Borg - De-duplicating File Backup
- USBImager - USB Image Backup
- Toucan - Portable File Backup
▷ File Recovery
- ⭐ TestDisk - File Recovery
- PhotoRec - File Recovery
- DMDE - File Recovery
- Windows File Recovery - File Recovery
- MultiPar - Prevent File Corruption / Guide
- ShadowExplorer or ShadowCopyView - Shadow Copy Explorers
▷ Formatting / Deletion
- ⭐ SDelete - File Deletion CLI
- Eraser, File Shredder, Alternate File Shredder, Permadelete or Delapp - File Shredding
- SSuite File Shredder and Burner - File Shredder with Disk Burning
- Low Level Format, nwipe or ShredOS - Complete Hard Drive Erasers
- RED - Remove Empty Directories
▷ Data Automation
- ⭐ Advanced Renamer or Bulk Rename Utility - Bulk Renamers
- FoliCon - Automatic Custom Media Icons / Folders / GitHub
- MediaMonkey - Media Organizer
- MediaInfo - Media File Analysis / Online
- tinyMediaManager or MediaElch - Media Collection Managers
- FileBot - Media File Renaming
- TVRename - TV File Data Automation
- Shoko - Anime File Data Automation
- PowerRename, Szyszka, F2, Ant Renamer or Flut Renamer - Bulk Renamers
► PDF Tools
▷ Online PDF Toolkits
▷ Offline PDF Toolkits
- ⭐ PDFGear
- PDF24
- Foxit / Pro / Warning
- xPDFReader
- PDF Arranger
- PrivatePDF
- PDFBox
- OpenPDF
- Stirling-PDF
▷ PDF Conversion Tools
- Rare2PDF, online2pdf or 2PDFConverter - File to PDF Conversion
- MD2PDF - Markdown to PDF Converter
- PDFconvert - PDF File Converters
- Marker - PDF to Markdown
- PDFCrowd, TailWindPDF or wkhtmltopdf - HTML to PDF / Image Converter
- Issuu - Convert PDF Files to Webpages, Flipbooks, Brochures & More / Downloader, 2
- WebToPDF or Percollate - Webpage to PDF Converters
- Dangerzone - Convert Malicious PDFs to Safe Files / GitHub
▷ PDF Utilities
- PDFGrep or OCRmyPDF - PDF Text Search
- View-only PDF - Download View-Only PDF on Google Drive
- PDFEncrypt - PDF File Encryption
- GraphPaper - PDF Graphs
- Aspose or pdf-unstamper - PDF Watermark Remover
- PDF Fixer - Repair Damaged PDFs
- OpenSign, FalsiScan, JustSignPDF or Adobe Sign - PDF Signature Tools
- Google Drive PDF Downloader - Download Protected Google Drive PDFs
- PDFCoffee - Upload PDF, Word or PowerPoint Files
- PrintFriendly - Printer Formatting Tools
► File Transfer
- ⭐ LocalSend - Desktop / Mobile Transfer / Discord / GitHub
- Photon - Desktop / Mobile Transfer / GitHub
- KDE Connect - Desktop / Mobile Transfer
- Warpinator - Desktop / Mobile Transfer
- Sefirah - Desktop / Mobile Transfer
- QRServ - Desktop / Mobile Transfer / GitHub
- Magic Wormhole - Desktop / Mobile Transfer
- croc - Desktop / Mobile Transfer / GUI
- LANDrop - Desktop / Mobile Transfer
- OnionShare - Share Files Over Tor Network
- FileZilla - FTP Client
- WinSCP - FTP Client
- Wing FTP - FTP Client
- Xlight - FTP Client
- IPFS or kubo - P2P Hypermedia Protocol
- IPFS Tools - Resources, 2 / Extension / Desktop / IPFS Cluster
▷ P2P Transfer
- ⭐ Blaze / GitHub
- ⭐ PairDrop / GitHub
- ⭐ JustBeamIt
- ⭐ SpaceDrop
- Surge - P2P App
- Wormhole
- ToffeeShare
- new.space
- FilePizza
- TransferNow
- Horizon Send
- Salad Room
- drop.lol / GitHub
- sendfilesencrypted.com
- LIGHTNING SHARE
- rDrop
- WebDrop
- MyAirBridge.com
- Sprend
- WebWormhole
- EchoDuck
- FileLove
► File Hosts
- Note - Keep in mind that it's never a good idea to upload personal or confidential files to any file host, even if they claim to be encrypted. Most file hosts only remove files after inactivity, while some delete them regardless. Check each host if you're concerned about file expiry. Tags are: Storage Size / File Size / Expiry.
- ↪️ Video File Hosts
- ⭐ Gofile - 100GB Monthly / Unlimited / 10 Days After Last Download / Cold Storage Bypass
- ⭐ Pixeldrain - Unlimited / 20GB per File / 120 Days After Last Pageview / Discord / Speedtest / Limit Bypass / Bypass Script
- ⭐ Files.vc - Unlimited / 10GB / Forever / Discord
- ⭐ Buzzheavier, 2, 3, 4 - Unlimited / 8 Days, Can Extend Forever / File Expiry / Use Adblocker / Discord
- ⭐ Catbox - Unlimited / 200MB / Forever
- ⭐ Pillowcase - Audio File Host / 200MB (500MB with Account) / Forever
- HIDAN - Unlimited / 10+ Days (from upload)
- Send.now - 100GB / 100GB per File / 30 Days After Last Download
- DesiUpload - Unlimited / 15 Days (15GB / 30 Days with Account)
- MixDrop - Unlimited / 60 Days / Account Required
- Qiwi - Account Required
- Fastupload.io - Unlimited / 30 Days (60 Days with Account)
- 1fichier.com - 300GB / 15 Days (30 Days with Account)
- Filebin - Unlimited / 6 Days / Warning
- file.kiwi - Unlimited / File Expiry Explanation
- Easyupload.io - 100GB / 30 Days
- FEX.NET - 100GB / 7 Days
- VikingFile - 500GB / 20 Days After Last Download
- DropMeFiles - 50GB / 14 Days
- GigaFile - 300GB / 100 Days
- UploadNow - 100GB / 7 Days, Can Extend Forever
- eDisk - 20GB / 30 Days
- Drop Download - 25GB / 90 Days / Account Required
- SwissTransfer - 50GB / 30 Days / 250 Downloads
- BowFile - 20GB / 20 Days
- Hexupload or AnonTransfer - 15GB / 30 Days
- Tempcloud - 10GB / 3 Days
- GrosFichiers or DataTransfer - 10GB / 14 Days
- Fshare - 10GB / 5 Days
- ShareFile, 2 - 5GB / Unlimited
- FileTransfer.io - 6GB / 21 Days / 50 Downloads
- udrop - 5GB / Forever
- Uploadev - 10GB / 180 Days After Last Download w/ Account
- Imagenetz - 5GB / 30 Days After Last Download
- FilePort - 5GB / 7 Days
- FileDitch or SendGB - 5GB / 90 Days
- MegaUp - 5GB / 60 Days
- Bestfile - 5GB / 80 Days After Last Download
- ufile.io - 5GB / 30 Days
- Internxt Send - 5GB / 15 Days
- UserDrive - 5GB / 65 Days
- pCloud Transfer or Tresorit Send - 5GB / 7 Days / Email Required
- Temp.sh - 4GB / 3 Days
- File Convoy - 3GB / 21 Days
- Send - 2.5GB / 3 Days / 10 Downloads / CLI / Instances
- JUMBOmail - 2GB / 7 Days / Email Required
- KrakenFiles - 1GB / 3 Months on Sign-Up
- DropMB - 512MB / 5 Years
- FireLoad - 2GB / 60 Days / Account Required
- FileGo - 2GB / 30 Days / Account Required
- Lufi - 2GB / 30 Days
- FilesPayouts - 10GB / Forever / Account Required
- DooDrive - 2GB / 30 Days / Account Required
- Clicknupload, 2 - 10GB / 8 Days / Account Required
- WeTransfer - 2GB / 3 Days
- Smash - 2GB / 7 Days / Email Required
- MultiUp.io / Extract / Upload or Mirrored.to - Multi Host Uploaders
- Z-o-o-m - Multi-Host Upload Desktop App
- Limited Upload Hosts - More Hosts / 1GB or Below
▷ Cloud Storage
- Note - Monthly prices are based on annual plans. 2TB prices are halved for comparison if a 1TB plan doesn't exist for a service.
- 🌐 Eylenburg Comparisons or ComparisonTabl.es - Compare Cloud Storage Sites
- ⭐ Google Drive - 15GB Free / 2 Years / ~$3 for 1TB
- ⭐ mega - 20GB Free / 3 Months / ~$4.50 for 1TB / GitHub
- disk.yandex - 5GB Free / 2 Years / $2 for 1TB
- filen - 10GB Free / 3 Months / ~$8 for 1TB / Account Required for Sharing
- terabox - 1TB Free / $3.50 for 2TB
- Dropbox - 1 or 2GB Free / 12 Months / ~$5 for 1TB / Client
- mediafire - 10GB Free / 8 Months / $5 for 1TB
- icedrive - 10GB Free / 3 Months / $5 for 1TB
- PCloud - 10GB Free / 1 Year / ~$4 for 1TB
- FebBox - 1TB Free / 1 Month / ~$4 for 2TB
- Proton Drive - 2GB Free (or 5GB for tasks) / 1 Year / ~$10 for 1TB
- JumpShare - 2GB Free / 1 Year / $8.25 for 1TB
- FileLu - 10GB / Forever / Expiry Warning
- CyberFile - 10GB Free
- MrOwl - 10GB Free / ~$16 for 1TB
- Blomp - 20GB Free / 1 Month / ~$3 for 2TB
- Akira Box - 20GB Free / 1 Years
- Backblaze B2 - 10GB Free / ~$6 for 1TB
- Cloudflare R2 - 10GB Free / ~$15.5 per 1TB
- 1Cloud File - 10GB Free
- OneDriveFly - OneDrive Indexes
- Fix-OneDrive-Zip - Fix OneDrive Zip Files >4GB
- SeaFile - Self-Hosted Cloud Storage
▷ Cloud Managers
- ⭐ Rclone - Cloud Storage Manager
- ⭐ Rclone Tools - Guide / Colab / Telegram / Transfer Tool
- ⭐ gclone - Cloud Storage Manager
- ⭐ Air Explorer - Cloud Storage Manager
- ⭐ RaiDrive - Cloud Storage Manager
- ⭐ Cyberduck - Libre Server / Cloud Storage Browser / GitHub
- SpaceDrive - Cloud Storage Manager
- AList - Cloud Storage Manager
- MultCloud - Cloud Storage Manager
- xpipe - Remote File Manager
▷ Google Drive Tools
- ⭐ OneClickRun - Google Drive Tools Colab / Features / Use Throwaways
- Any File to Google Drive - DDL to Google Drive Tool
- DriveUploader - Receive Files via Google Drive
- ZIP Extractor - Google Drive / Gmail File Archiver
- Google Drive CLI - Google Drive CLI Client
- goodls - Google Drive Downloader
- Google Drive Downloader - Google Drive Folder Downloader
- gdrivedl - Google Drive Python Download Script
- ISAAC - Google Service Account Generators
- goindex-extended / Themes or Google-Drive-Index - Google Drive Indexers
- gdurl, GDrive Link Generator, Direct.GDrive, Maulvi or GDriveWebAppPublic - Host Direct Links on Google Drive
- GdriveCloneWeb or Google Drive Clone Bot / GitHub - Copy Google Drives
- GD-EFC Link Encryptor - Google Drive Link Encryptor for GD-EFC
- gd-efc - Copy Encrypted Google Drive
- DriveRename - Bulk Google Drive File Rename
- Sharer, YuShare or GDToT - Google Drive File Sharing
▷ MEGA Tools
- ⭐ Megabasterd - Download Quota Bypass / Note
- ⭐ Mega Account Generators - Account Gen / Unlimited Upload Size / Fix
- MEGA Desktop / GitHub - Official GUI App
- MEGA CMD / GitHub - Official CLI App
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2025-05-05 22:45:01Zur Gründung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland wurde infolge der Auswirkungen des 2. Weltkriegs auf einem Teil des ehemaligen Deutschen Reiches (nicht des 3. Reiches!) auf Initiative der westlichen Alliierten, federführend die USA als stärkste Kraft, eine demokratische Grundordnung erarbeitet, die wir als das Grundgesetz für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland kennen und schätzen gelernt haben. Da man zum damaligen Zeitpunkt, im Gegensatz zu heute, noch sehr genau mit der Sprache war, hat das Wort „für“ größere Bedeutung, als ihm heute zugesprochen wird. Hätte der unter westlich-alliierter Besatzung stehende Rumpf des Deutschen Reiches eigenständig eine Verfassung erstellen können, wäre es nicht Grundgesetz (das laut Definition einen provisorischen Charakter hat) genannt worden, sondern eben Verfassung. Und hätte diese Verfassung eigenständig erarbeitet werden können, hätte sie geheißen: Verfassung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
Es heißt zum Beispiel auch: Costituzione della Repubblica Italiana. also Konstitution der Republik Italien, und nicht Costituzione per La Repubblica Italiana.
Es ist nachvollziehbar, dass die Bedenken der westlichen Alliierten aufgrund der Nazi-Zeit so groß waren, dass man den „Deutschen“ nicht zutraute, selbständig eine Verfassung zu erstellen.
Zum vorbeugenden Schutz, es sollte verunmöglicht werden, dass ein Regime noch einmal in der Lage sei, die Macht zu ergreifen, wurde als Kontrollinstanz der Verfassungsschutz gegründet. Dieser ist dem Innenministerium gegenüber weisungsgebunden. Die jüngste Aussage, auf den letzten Metern der Innenministerin Faeser, der Verfassungsschutz sei selbständig, ist eine manipulative Beschreibung, die davon ablenken soll, dass das Innenministerium dem Verfassungsschutz sehr wohl übergeordnet ist. Das Wort „selbständig“ soll Eigenständigkeit vorgaukeln, hat aber in der Hierarchie keinerlei Bedeutung.
Im Jahre 1949 herrschte ein anderer Zeitgeist. Werte wie Ehrlichkeit, Redlichkeit und Anständigkeit hatten noch eine andere Bedeutung als heute. Politiker waren noch von einem anderen Schlag und hatten weitgehend den Anspruch zum Wohle des Volkes zu entscheiden und zu handeln. Diese Werte reichten noch mindestens bis in das Agieren des Bundeskanzlers Helmut Schmidt hinein.
Niemand konnte sich deshalb zum damaligen Zeitpunkt vorstellen, dass dieser eigentlich als Kontrollinstanz gedachte Verfassungsschutz einmal von der Politik missbraucht werden könnte, um oppositionelle Kräfte auszuschalten zu versuchen, wie es mit der Einstufung der AfD als gesichert rechtsextrem geschehen ist. Rechtlich hat das noch keine Konsequenzen, aber es geht in erster Linie darum, dem Image der AfD zu schaden, um weiteren Zulauf zu verhindern. Diese Art von Durchtriebenheit kam in den Gedanken und dem Ehrgefühl der damals verantwortlichen Politiker noch nicht vor.
Die ehemaligen Volksparteien, man kann auch sagen, die Alt-Parteien, sehen ihre Felle schon seit einiger Zeit davonschwimmen. Die Opposition hat derzeit die Zustimmung einer ehemaligen Volkspartei überholt und ist sogar stärkste Kraft geworden. Sie repräsentiert aktuell rund 10 Millionen der Wähler. Tendenz steigend. Und das die folglich auch gesichert rechtsextrem gewählt haben, oder gar gesichert rechtsextrem sind, wird ihnen vielleicht nicht besonders schmeicheln.
Parallel dazu haben die Alt-Parteien die Medienlandschaft gekapert und versuchen mit Einschränkungen der Meinungsfreiheit, sofern sich Kritik gegen sie richtet und durch selbstermächtigte Entscheidung über das, was Wahrheit und Lüge ist, unliebsame Stimmen mundtot zu machen, um unter allen Umständen an der Macht zu bleiben.
Diese Vorgehensweise widerspricht dem demokratischen Verständnis, das aus dem, wenn auch „nur“ Grundgesetz, statt Verfassung, hervorgeht und die Nachkriegsgenerationen im besten Sinne beeinflusst und demokratisch geprägt hat.
Aus dieser Sicht können die Aktivitäten der Alt-Parteien nur als Angriff auf die Demokratie, wie sie diese Generationen verstehen, gesehen werden.
Daher führt jeder Angriff der Alt-Parteien auf die Demokratie dazu, dass die Opposition immer mehr an Stimmen gewinnt und wohl weiterhin gewinnen wird.
Es erschließt sich nicht, warum die Alt-Parteien nicht auf die denkbar einfachste Lösung kommen, Vertrauen in ihre Politik zurückzugewinnen, in dem sie eine Politik machen würden, die dem Willen der Bürger entspricht. Mit dem Gegenteil machen sich die Volksvertreter zu Vertretern ohne den Rückhalt vom Volk, und man muss sich fragen, wessen Interessen sie derzeit wirklich vertreten. Bestenfalls die eigenen, schlimmstenfalls die des global agierenden Tiefen Staates, der ihnen ins Ohr flüstert, was sie zu tun haben.
Mit jeder vernunftbegabten Entscheidung, die dem Willen des Souveräns entspräche, würden sie die Opposition zunehmend schwächen. Da dies nicht geschieht, kann man nur zu der Schlussfolgerung kommen, dass sich hier auch selbstzerstörerische, suizidale Kräfte festgesetzt haben. Es ist wie eine Sucht, von der man nicht mehr loslassen kann.
Solange die Alt-Parteien nicht in der Lage sind, die Unzufriedenheit in der Bevölkerung wahr- und ernst zu nehmen, werden sie die Opposition stärken und zu immer rigideren Maßnahmen greifen müssen, um ihre Macht zu erhalten und sich damit immer mehr von demokratischen Verhältnissen entfernen, und zwar genau in die Richtung vor der die Alt-Parteien in ihrer ideologischen Verirrung warnen.
Seitens der Opposition gibt es in der Gesamtschau keine Anzeichen dafür, dass die Demokratie abgeschafft werden soll, im Gegenteil, es wird für mehr Bürgerbeteiligung plädiert, was ein sicheres Merkmal für demokratische Absichten ist.
Aus Sicht der Alt-Parteien macht die Brandmauer Sinn, weil sie sie vor ihrem eigenen Machtverlust schützt. Der Fall der Berliner Mauer sollte ihnen eigentlich eine Warnung sein.
Fairerweise darf nicht unterschlagen werden, dass es in der Opposition einige Verirrte gibt, wobei noch interessant wäre zu erfahren, welche davon als V-Männer des Verfassungsschutzes eingeschleust wurden. Diese jedoch zum Anlass zu nehmen, die Opposition unter Generalverdacht zu stellen, steht einem demokratischen Handeln diametral entgegen.
Das Grundgesetz wird so nicht geschützt, sondern bis kurz vor der Sollbruchstelle verbogen.
Die Einstufung der Opposition als gesichert rechts-extrem beruht auf einem mutmaßlich 1000 Seiten starken Papier, das offensichtlich nur ein erlesener Kreis zu sehen bekommen soll. Dazu gehört nicht die Bevölkerung, die sicher nur einmal mehr nicht zu Teilen verunsichert werden soll. Und selbstverständlich schon gar nicht diejenigen, die es betrifft, nämlich die Opposition.
Eine eindeutige Fragwürdigkeit der Aktivitäten des Verfassungsschutzes wäre schwerer festzustellen, wenn es gleichwohl Parteien gäbe, die als gesichert links-extrem oder zumindest als links-extremer Verdachtsfall eingestuft würden. Nicht ganz unberechtigte Gründe hierfür könnten schon gefunden werden, wenn der politische Wille es wollte.
Auch die seltsam-umstrittene Installierung des Präsidenten des Bundesamtes für Verfassungsschutz (genau genommen für Grundgesetzschutz) lässt Fragen offen.
Generell müsste es eine unabhängige Überprüfung geben, ob die Gewaltenteilung in Deutschland noch gewährleistet ist, da es durch das augenscheinliche Zusammenspiel in der Richterschaft, der Gesetzgebung und der vierten Gewalt, den Medien, Anlass zu Zweifel gibt.
Diese Zweifel sind nicht demokratiegefährdend, sondern im Gegenteil, es ist demokratische Pflicht, den Verantwortlichen kritisch auf die Finger zu schauen, ob im Sinne des Souveräns entschieden und gehandelt wird. Zweifel könnte man dadurch ausräumen, in dem eindeutig bewiesen würde, das alles seine Richtigkeit hat.
Das wäre vornehmlich die Aufgabe der Alt-Medien, die derzeit durch Totalversagen glänzen, weil alles mit allem zusammenhängt, jeder jeden kennt und man es sich über Jahre so eingerichtet hat, dass man gerne unter sich bleibt und Pöstchen-Hüpfen von einem Lager ins andere spielt.
Vielleicht ist es sogar nötig, dass zur unabhängigen Überprüfung, die Alliierten, inklusive Russland, noch einmal, nach rund 80 Jahren, auf den Plan gerufen werden müssen, um sozusagen eine Zwischenbilanz zu ziehen, inwieweit sich das einst etablierte, demokratische System bewährt hat, und ob es derzeit noch im ursprünglichen Sinne umgesetzt und gelebt wird. Es ist anzunehmen, dass hier ein gewaltiges Optimierungspotenzial zum Vorschein kommen könnte.
Viele Bürger in Deutschland haben den Wunsch, wieder in einer Demokratie zu leben, die ihre Namen auch verdient hat. Sie wollen wieder frei ihre Meinung jeglicher Art aussprechen können, miteinander diskutieren, auch einmal Unsinn reden, ohne, dass sie der Blockwart gleich bei einem Denunzierungsportal anschwärzt, oder sie Gefahr laufen, dass ihr Konto gekündigt wird, oder sie morgens um 6 Uhr Besuch bekommen, der noch nicht einmal frische Semmeln mitbringt.
Dieser Artikel wurde mit dem Pareto-Client geschrieben
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2025-05-07 00:59:12► System Tools
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- 🌐 PC-Optimization-Hub - System Optimization Resources
- ↪️ Gaming Optimization
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- ⭐ CPU-Z, winfetch, CPU Fetch, Glow or GPU-Z - System Info Tools
- ⭐ SuperF4 or FKill - Process Killers
- ⭐ AutoHotkey - Task Automation / Discord / Script Gen / Resources
- VCRedist - AIO Repack for Microsoft Visual C++ Redists
- AutoIt / Resources, Power Automate, sikulix or ChoEazyCopy - Task Automation
- Windows-11-Guide or Pastas - Windows Guides
- NanaRun - System Admin Tools
- PolicyPlus - Local Group Policy Editor
- PowerPlanSwitcher - Quickly Change Power Schemes
- Scheduler or TaskRunner - System Task Scheduler
- CoreTemp or System Informer - Process Monitors
- ThrottleStop - Laptop CPU Monitor / Optimizer
- RegExp, RegScanner, ripgrep-all or Registry-Finder - Registry Explorers / Scanners
- WinbIndex - Windows System Files / Binaries
- OfflineInsiderEnroll - Enable Windows Insider without Account
- WLSetup-All - Windows Live Essentials 2012 Archive
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- OpenRecall or Windrecorder - Memory Search App / System Recorders
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▷ System Debloating
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- Win11Debloat - Debloater
- Should I Remove It? - Program Removal Guide
▷ System Tweaks
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- ⭐ EarTrumpet, Volumey or Volume2 - Tweak Volume Mixer
- ⭐ AltSnap - Tweaked Windows Dragging
- abbodi1406, BatUtil or TechNet-Gallery - System Scripts
- Win10 Widgets or Eww - Widgets for Windows
- Wintoys - System App Tweaking
- Wox, Listary, FlowLauncher, Ueli / GitHub - Keystroke / App Launchers
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- SmartSystemMenu - Tweak System Menu
- EasyContextMenu, Nilesoft Shell or ContextMenuManager
- RCWM - Tweaked Context Menus
- Spencer - Classic Start Menu
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▷ Package Managers
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- Spinel - Multi-Program Install Script Generator
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▷ Terminal / CLI
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- 🌐 terminals-are-sexy - Terminal Resources
- 🌐 Awesome CLI Apps or Command Line Tools - Command Line Resources
- ⭐ ss64 - Command Line Reference Index
- Windows Terminal / 2, ConEmu, Hyper, Tabby, MobaXterm or WezTerm - Windows Terminals
- BusyBox - Unix Commands for Windows
- Clink - Command Line Editing
- Nushell - Alt Shell
- Tiny Care Terminal - Terminal Dashboard That Cares
- Command Challenge - Command Line Learning
- Mintty - Cygwin Terminal Emulator
- GetDNote - Command Line Notebook
- PowerShell - Widndows / macOS / Linux PowerShell
- LeanandMean - Powershell Snippets / Use with Caution
- PowerShell Scripts or WindowsPowerShell - Alt Shell Scripts
- Starship - Cross-Shell Prompt
▷ Remote Desktop
- ⭐ Parsec - Desktop Client / X / Discord
- ⭐ RustDesk - Desktop Client / Subreddit / Discord / GitHub
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- ⭐ Sunshine - Gaming Remote Desktop Client / Discord / GitHub
- Moonlight - Gaming Remote Desktop Client / Discord / GitHub
- Arcane - Desktop Client
- HopToDesk - Desktop Client / GitLab
- CoScreen - Desktop Client
- Remotly - Desktop Client
- Bananas - Desktop Client / Discord / GitHub
- ChromeRemoteDesktop - Web-Based
- InputDirector - Multi-Computer Client
- Mouse Without Borders - Multi-Computer Client
- p2p - Portable Client
- Screensy - Web-Based / GitHub
- Screego - Web-Based / GitHub
- Screen-Sharing - Web-Based / GitHub
- TigerVNC - VNC Client / GitHub
- TightVNC - VNC Client
- noVNC - JavaScript VNC Client / GitHub
▷ Clipboard Managers
- ⭐ Ditto - Clipboard Manager / GitHub
- PasteBar - Clipboard Manager / GitHub
- CrossPaste - Clipboard Manager / GitHub
- ArsClip - Clipboard Manager
- ClipAngel - Clipboard Manager
- CopyQ / GitHub or XClipper / GitHub - Clipboard Managers with Editing and Scripting Features
- MultiClipBoardSlots - Extend Clipboard by 10 Memory Slots
▷ Window Managers
- ⭐ GlazeWM - Tiling Window Manager Inspired by i3wm
- ⭐ Komorebi or WorkSpacer / GitHub - Tiling Window Managers
- Whim - Pluggable Dynamic Window Manager
- DWM - Port of X11 dwm to Windows
▷ Virtual Machines
- 🌐 Awesome Web Desktops or Simone's Computer - OS Emulators / VMs
- ↪️ Android Emulators
- ↪️ Hackintosh Resources
- ⭐ VMware Workstation or VirtualBox / Portable - Virtual Machines
- ⭐ Virt-Manager / GitHub, MultiPass / GitHub or Vagrantup / GitHub - Virtual Machine Managers
- Looking Glass - App for Using Kernel-Based Virtual Machine Configured for VGA PCI Pass-Through / GitHub
- Qemu, Hyper-V or Denodo Test - Virtual Machines
- OSBoxes - Preinstalled Virtual Machine
- Terminator - Online Virtual Machines
- JSLinux - Online Linux Virtual Machines
- QuickEmu or Dexpot - Virtual Machine Creator
- Virtual x86 - x86-compatible OS Emulators
- PCjs Machines - Classic Computer Emulators
- InfiniteMac - Apple OS Emulators
- winevdm - 16-bit Windows on 64-bit Systems
- Blink - Linux Emulator for Windows
- Dockerholics - Docker Apps
- WebCatalog - Turn Sites into Desktop Apps
► Hardware Tools
- ↪️ PC Building / Shopping
- ⭐ PSU Calculator - Find Compatible Power Supplies
- DeviceTests - Multiple Device Tests
- NotCPUCores, BES, ParkControl, QuickCPU or Process Lasso - CPU Optimizer
- Ozone3D, UNIGINE Benchmarks or OCCT - System Benchmarking
- Testmem5 - Memory Benchmarking
- MemTest - Memory Diagnostic Tool
- SDIO, Drivers Collection, Driverscape or DriverStoreExplorer - Update / Install Missing Drivers / Note
- VOGONS - Vintage Computer Hardware Forum
▷ Hardware Monitors
- ⭐ HWiNFO - System Info & Monitoring
- Scrutiny, GSmartControl / GitHub or smartmontools - Hard Drive Monitors
- CoolerControl - Cooling Device Monitor
- BatteryMode - System Tray Battery Percentage / Managers / GitHub
- HWMonitor - Hardware Monitors
- fastfetch - System Info & Monitoring
- Task Manager DeLuxe - Task Manager Alt
- Libre Hardware Monitor - Updated Fork of Open Hardware Monitor
- FanControl / GitHub or FanCtrl - PC Fan Controllers
- Traffic Monitor - Network & Hardware Monitor
- bottom or Glances / GitHub - Terminal Hardware Monitors
▷ GPU Tools
- ⭐ NVTOP - GPU / Accelerator Process Monitor
- ⭐ GreenWithEnvy - Manage / Control NVIDIA Cards
- ⭐ NVCleanstall or NVSlimmer - NVIDIA Driver Packages
- Display Driver Uninstaller, 2 - Display Driver Removal Tool / GitHub
- TinyNvidiaUpdateChecker - NVIDIA GPU Update Checker
- nvidiaProfileInspector - Modify / View Hidden NVIDIA Settings / Guide
- RadeonSoftwareSlimmer - Debloat AMD Drivers
- R.ID - AMD 3rd Party Drivers / Discord
- SMCAMDProcessor - AMD Processor Power Management
- PresentMon - GPU Benchmarking
- Universal x86 Tuning Utility - Laptop GPU Controller / GitHub
- RyzenAdj - Ryzen Laptop GPU Controller
▷ Disk Tools
- 🌐 Awesome Storage - File Storage Resources
- 🌐 Awesome DataHoarding - Data Hoarding Resources
- ⭐ WizTree - Disk Usage Analyzer
- ⭐ CrystalDiskMark or CCISOBench - Disk Benchmarking Tools
- ⭐ GParted / GitLab, MiniTool Partition Wizard or AOMEI Partition Assistant / Unlocker - Partition Managers
- ⭐ Validrive - Check True Storage Size of USB Devices
- WinDirStat - Disk Usage Analyzer / Cleanup Tool / GitHub
- TrueNAS - Storage System
- QDirStat - Directory Statistics
- CrystalDiskInfo - S.M.A.R.T. Data Analyzer
- Macrorit Partition Expert or Diskovery - Disk Usage Analyzers
- Gdu or dua - Disk Usage Analyzer with Parallel Processing
- Erdtree - Cross-Platform Disk Usage Analyzer
- PC Manager - Disk Managers / Cleanup
- Air Live Drive - Mount Cloud Drives as Local Disks
- SFTPDrive - Mount SFTP Servers as Local Disks
▷ Monitor Tools
- ⭐ DisplayFusion or Dual Monitor Tool - Dual Monitor Tools
- ⭐ f.lux, LightBulb, ScreenTemperature or SunsetScreen - Adjust Display Color / Temperature
- ⭐ Monitorian, Twinkle Tray / GitHub or Dimmer - Adjust Monitor Brightness
- EIZO, Monitor or LCDTech - Monitor Performance Tests
- TestUFO - Monitor Framerate Test
- LittleBigMouse - DPI Test
- Scalizer - Auto DPI Scaling / YouTube
- ICM or ICC Profiles - ICC Profiles and Monitor Calibration
- Display Calc - Display Distance / Dimension Calculator
- Multi-Monitor Calculator - Dual-Monitor Setup Planning / Tests
- Wide Gamut - Color Compatibility Test
- Dead.Pixel - Dead Pixel Test
- JScreenFix - Repair Stuck Pixels
- CenterOfMyScreen - Find Center of Monitor
- ShowDesktopOneMonitor - Show Desktop for Only One Monitor
- Deskreen / GitHub or SpaceDesk - Use Mobile Device as Monitor
- ShaderGlass - Custom Screen Shaders
- DaltonLens or Toptal - Color Blindness Filters
- NVDA - Screen Reader for Blind Users / GitHub
▷ Mouse / Keyboard
- ⭐ /r/MechanicalKeyboards Wiki - Mechanical Keyboard Resources
- ⭐ Hotkey Cheatsheet, Use The Keyboard, HotkeyP, Clavier++, Kinto or CheatKeys - Keyboard Shortcuts / Image, 2 / Course
- ⭐ VIA / GitHub, SharpKeys, Kanata, keymapper, Ergogen, Mahou - Custom Keyboard Layouts / Remapping
- ⭐ geekhack or KeebTalk - Keyboard Forums
- X-Mouse Button Control - Re-Map Mouse Buttons / Scroll Wheel
- MoveMouse or MouseJiggler - Simulate User Activity
- Raw Accel - Mouse Acceleration Tool
- StrokeIt - Mouse Gestures
- Espanso - Typing Shortcuts / GitHub
- win-vind - Vim Style Keybindings for Windows
- Vial - Custom Keyboard Config Tool
- KeyViz - Keystroke Visualizer
- WhatPulse - Mouse / Keyboard Usage Analyzer
- Kmonad - Keyboard Manager
- Deskhop - Quickly Switch Devices between Computers
- Switchy - Switch Keyboard Languages with Button
- Is this good? - Custom Keyboard Guides
- DreyMaR's - Keyboard Tips and Resources
- Keyboard University or KDB - Mechanical Keyboard Building Guides
- Cosmos - Create Custom Keyboards
- Keyboard Simulator - Design & Test Virtual Keyboards
- Key Test - Keyboard Tester
▷ System Audio
- ⭐ Equalizer APO / 2, AutoEq, PeaceEqualizer, Dolby Access / Note or FXSound - Audio Equalizers
- Wave Link or VoiceMeeter / Banana - Audio Mixers / Multi-Device Playback
- SoundSwitch - Switch Audio Device with Hotkey / GitHub
- SonyHeadphonesClient - Sony Headphones Clone
- Audiocheck - Audio Tests
- LowAudioLatency - Reduce Audio Latency
- DigitalFeed - Lossless Audio Sound System Test
- Online Mic Test or Check Mic - Mic Test
- Sound Meter or REW - Measure Surrounding Sound Level
- Krisp or noise-suppression-for-voice - Noise Suppression Tools
- AirPods Dirty Secret - AirPods Repair Directory
► Windows ISOs
- ⭐ Genuine Installation Media - Windows ISOs / Clean Install Guide
- files.rg-adguard or MVS dump - Verify ISO Legitimacy
- OS.click, MyDigitalLife or Microsoft SD - Windows ISOs
- Old School OS, OS Vault, VETUSWARE or WinWorldPC - Oldschool ISOs
- Fido - ISO Powershell Script
- NetBoot - Boot Operating Systems without ISOs
- CoolStar - Install Windows on Chromebook
▷ USB / Bootloaders
- ⭐ Rufus - Create Bootable USB Drives
- ⭐ YUMI - Create Bootable USB Drives
- MediaCreationTool - Windows Deployment Automation
- USBTreeView - USB Device Tree Viewer
- CloverBootloader or EasyBCD - Bootloaders / Config
▷ Windows Activation
- ⭐ MAS - Activation Scripts / Windows / Office / Discord
- ⭐ KMS_VL_ALL_AIO - Offline Activator / Windows / Office
- OfficeRTool - Offline Activator / Office
▷ Windows Updates
- ⭐ Windows 10 After EOL - Receive Windows Updates After Win10's End-Of-Life
- ⭐ ChangeWindows - Latest Windows Update Info
- stopupdates10 or InControl - Enable / Disable Win 10/11 Updates / Can Cause Breakage
- LegacyUpdate - Fix Windows Updates for Legacy Editions
- Extended Win 7 Updates - Extended Windows 7 Updates
- WURefresh - Reset Windows Update Components
- UUP Dump or Microsoft Update Catalog - Download Previous Windows Updates
- PC Health Check or WhyNotWin11 - Identify why your PC isn't Ready for Windows 11
- FlashMyBoard - Receive Motherboard Update Notifications
▷ Windows Repair
- MagNumDB, ErrorLookup or Microsoft Error Lookup - Windows Debugging Tools
- /r/TechSupport / Wiki - Tech Support Subreddit / Discord
- Hardforum, TechGuy, Eleven Forums or Ten Forums - Tech Support Forums
- Medicat - Computer Diagnostic / Recovery Toolkit / GitHub
- PhoenixPE - Recovery Environment
- Hiren's BootCD PE or Win10XPE - Preinstallation Environments / Recovery
- Magic Trace - Diagnose Performance Issues using Intel Processor Trace
► Customization
- 🌐 Windows-Ricing or Heliohost Guide - Windows Ricing Resources
- ⭐ Rainmeter - Desktop Customization / Discord
- ⭐ OpenRGB / Beta, WLED, Aurora, LiquidCTL, Artemis, RGBSync, SignalRGB or FireLight - RGB Lighting Control
- ⭐ VSThemes, WindowsCustomization or 7Themes - Theme Indexes
- Styled Themes - Anime / Modern Style / macOS Style, 2 / Old School Style, 2
- VirtualCustoms or winthemers - Customization Communities
- Desktops - Customization Showcases
- XDesktopSoft - Desktop Customization
- SecureUxTheme or UltraUXThemePatcher - UX Patcher
- Cursormania Archive - Cursors
- MacOS Cursors for Windows, CursorOS or macOS-cursors-for-Windows - macOS Style Cursors
- Mechvibes / GitHub or MechaKeys - Keyboard Sound Effects
- ElectricSheep or After Dark CSS - Screensavers
- FolderMarker, Flaired Folder, CustomFolder - Custom Folder Icons
- Recycle Bin Themes - Custom Recycle Bin Icons
- msstyleEditor - Visual Style Editor
- StartIsBack or StartAllBack - Start Menu Customization
- Taskbar Tweaker, TranslucentTB, NiceTaskbar - Taskbar Customization / Old School Style
- AccentColorizer - Accent Color Customization
- BeautySearch - Search Customization
- ElevenClock - Clock Customization
- HackBGRT - Boot Logo Changer
- WinDynamicDesktop or Dynamic Theme - Auto Change Wallpaper
- ExplorerBlurMica - File Explorer Effects
- MicaForEveryone - Title Bar Effects
- Cute Borders - Border Color Changer (Win11 Only)
- ModernFlyouts - Modern Flyouts / GitHub
- Alternative Windows Shells Wiki - Alt Windows Shells
- Aerial - Apple TV Screensaver
- ExcelDarkThemeFix - Fix Excel on Themed Windows
- MacType - Use Mac Fonts on Windows / GitHub
▷ App Themes
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- ⭐ terminal.sexy, TerminalSplash, Solarized or WindowsTerminalThemes - Terminal Themes
- Rosé Pine / Discord, Aura Theme or theme.park - Custom App Themes
- Totally Awesome List - Old School App Themes
- Pokemon Terminal - Pokémon Terminal Themes
- Traffic Monitor - System Monitor Themes
▷ Wallpapers
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- ⭐ Wallpaper Abyss, WallpaperCave, WallpapersCraft, VSThemes - Search Wallpapers
- ⭐ Rev Wallpaper or r/WallpaperRequests - Reverse Wallpaper Search
- ⭐ Studio Ghibli Wallpapers or Ghibli Upscaled - Studio Ghibli Wallpapers
- ⭐ Ultimate Windows Wallpack / Wiki, Spotlight - Windows Wallpapers
- ⭐ LWP, /r/LivingBackgrounds, WALLegend or MoeWalls - Live Wallpapers
- /r/Wallpaper - Wallpapers Community
- DualMonitorBackgrounds - Dual Monitor Wallpapers
- Scenic Illustrations - Landscape Wallpapers
- CoolBackgrounds - Customizable Wallpapers
- Simple Desktops, Minimalistic Wallpaper, Positron Dream or SetAsWall - Minimalist Wallpapers
- Aesthetic Wallpapers - Aesthetic Wallpapers
- Mac Walls or BasicAppleBlog - Apple Wallpapers
- ChromecastBG - Chromecast Wallpapers
- Bing Wallpaper Archive - Bing Wallpapers
- Xbox Wallpapers - Xbox Wallpapers
- Screencaps or shot.cafe - Movie / TV Wallpapers
- Anime Pictures, WallpaperWaifu, TheOtaku or MyLiveWallpapers - Anime Wallpapers
- WallsPic, WallpaperFlare, HDQwalls or UHD Wallpaper - Misc Wallpapers
- G_Walls - Telegram Wallpaper Channels
▷ Wallpaper Tools
- ⭐ Wallpaper Engine / PKG to Zip / Collections, 2 / Workshop DL - Wallpaper Manager
- ⭐ Lively or ScreenPlay - Live Wallpaper Manager
- backiee - Wallpaper Manager
- SuperPaper - Cross-Platform Multi-Monitor Wallpaper Manager
- Background Switcher - Multi-Host Wallpaper Switcher
- Faerber - Edit Wallpapers to Match Color Scheme
- AutoWall - Turn Videos / GIFs to Live Wallpapers
- Awesome Wallpaper - Show System Information on Wallpaper
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@ c9badfea:610f861a
2025-05-05 22:36:34- Install SherpaTTS (it's free and open source)
- Launch the app and download the first AI model for your language (see recommendations below)
- Tap the + icon below the language selection to add more models
- Enjoy offline text-to-speech synthesis
Model Recommendations
- English:
en_US-ryan-medium
- Chinese:
zh-CN-huayan-medium
- German:
de_DE-thorsten-medium
- Spanish:
es_ES-sharvard-medium
- Portuguese:
pt_BR-faber-medium
- French:
fr_FR-tom-medium
- Dutch:
nl_BE-rdh-medium
- Russian:
ru_RU-dmitri-medium
- Arabic:
ar-JO-kareem-medium
- Romanian:
ro_RO-mihai-medium
- Bulgarian:
bg-cv
- Turkish:
tr_TR-fahrettin-medium
ℹ️ An internet connection is only needed for the initial download
ℹ️ You can use TTS Util to read text and files aloud
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@ 0f076fa3:063b9d64
2025-05-07 00:51:08► Torrent Sites
Warning - It's best to avoid sites that allow anyone to make accounts when getting both software and games. Avoid sites and uploaders listed on the Unsafe Sites page, and remember to use a VPN.
- ⭐ RuTracker, 2 - Video / Audio / Comics / Magazines / Sign-Up Required
- ⭐ RuTracker Tools - Addon / Wiki / Rules / Translator
- ⭐ m0nkrus / 2 - Adobe Software Archive / Block Adobe / Search / Telegram
- ⭐ Torrent CSE / CSE 2 - Multi Site Search
- 1337x - Video / Audio / NSFW
- 1337x Tools - Mirrors, 2, 3 / User Ranks / Telegram Bot, 2 / IMDb Ratings / Proxy, 2 / .onion / Magnets / Timezone Fix
- RARBG Dump - Video / Audio / Games / Books / NSFW / Continuation Project
- LimeTorrents - Video / Audio / Books
- IsoHunt - Video / Audio / Books
- TorrentDownloads - Video / Audio / Books
- ExtraTorrent - Video / Audio / Books / NSFW
- rutor.info, 2, 3 - Video / Audio / Books / ROMs / Magazines / Use Translator
- NNM-Club - Video / Audio / Note
- Torrenting - Video / Audio / Books / NSFW / Sign-Up Required
- ZeroTorrent, 2 - ZeroNet Required / Video / Audio
- 4chan /t/ - Torrents / Imageboard / Some NSFW
▷ Aggregators
Warning - Aggregators include many sources, so it's best to avoid using them for software and games. Avoid sites and uploaders listed on the Unsafe Sites page.
- ⭐ BTDigg - DHT-Based / .onion / .i2p
- ⭐ Knaben
- ExT, 2 / Proxy
- TorrentProject, 2 - DHT-Based
- DaMagNet - DHT-Based
- TorrentDownload
- TorrentQuest
- TorrentCORE
- Cleanbay
- CloudTorrents
- Torrents-CSV
- FileMood
- iDope
- BT4G
- PiratesParadise
- snowfl
- Torlock
- YourBittorrent
- BTSearch
- 0Mag, 2 - Magnet Link Sharing Platform
- Magnetissimo - Magnet Search Web App
- TorrentSearchRobot or TorrentHuntBot - Telegram Torrent Search Bots
- Torrentinim or BitMagnet - Self-Hosted Torrent Search Engines
▷ Video Sites
▷ Anime Sites
▷ Educational Sites
▷ Game Sites
▷ Audio Sites
► Torrent Clients
Warning - Make sure you BIND your VPN to your client to avoid ISP letters.
- ⭐ qBittorrent or QBT Enhanced - Tools
- ⭐ Deluge - Plugins / Config / Telegram Plugin
- ⭐ Transmission
- torrent-control or Remote Torrent Adder - Easily Send Torrents to Client
- Tixati
- WizTorrent / Torrent Player / WebShare
- BiglyBT
- LIII
- PikaTorrent / GitHub
- Distribyted / GitHub
- Instant.io - Stream Torrents in Browser
- BTorrent - Stream Torrents in Browser
- Magnet Player - Stream Torrents in Browser
- BitFord - Chrome
- Rats Search - Torrent Search Client
- Download Torrents Through I2P
- flood - rTorrent, Transmission & qBittorrent WebUI / GitHub
- /r/Seedboxes - Seedbox Subreddit
- Seedbox Guide - Seedbox Comparisons
▷ qBittorrent Tools
- 🌐 QBT Plugins - Plugins Index
- 🌐 QBT Themes - Themes Index
- qBitMF - Multi-Connection Tool
- VueTorrent - Web Client
- rqBit - Rust Client
- qBit Manage - Manager / Automation Tool
- qBitController - Mobile Controllers
- Docker QBT or QBT VPN - Docker Builds
- QBT Mega - Mega Upload Script
- QBT Google Drive - Google Drive Upload Script
- Dark Theme or iOS Style - QBT Themes
- qBitEndpoints - API Endpoints
- Quantum - Auto Port Updater for Proton
▷ Remote Torrenting
- ↪️ Torrent to Google Drive
- ⭐ Seedr - Telegram Bot / API Wrapper, 2 - Torrent to Cloud and Stream
- webtor - Torrent to Stream / DDL Sites
- BitPlay - Torrent to Stream / GitHub
- Multi-Up - Torrent to DDL Sites
- Bitport - Torrent to Cloud and Stream
- TorrentSafe - Torrent to Cloud and Stream
- TorBox - Torrent to Cloud
- ZBIGZ - Torrent to Cloud and Stream
- Demagnetize - Torrent to DDL
▷ Android Clients
► Tracker Invites
- 🌐 Private Trackers General, /r/TrackersInfo, The Sheet or Graph - Private Tracker Guides
- 🌐 Scene Related - Warez / Scene Site Index
- ⭐ TrackerStatus or TrackerHub - Tracker Status Updates
- /r/trackers - Tracker Discussion
- /r/OpenSignups or /r/OpenedSignups - Open Tracker Signup Subs
- MyAnonaMouse - Open Applications
- hdvinnie - Private Tracker List
- OpenSignups - Open Signups Private Trackers / Telegram
- Upload-Assistant - Private Tracker Auto-Upload
- TrackerScreenshot - Auto Screenshot Tracker Stats
► Helpful Sites / Apps
- 🌐 ngosang / 2 / 3, trackerslist / GitHub or NewTrackOn - Tracker Lists
- ↪️ Auto Torrent Tools
- ⭐ Milkie / Discord or Scnlog - Scene Release Download
- ⭐ PreDB.net / Site List, PreDataBA, Xrel, NGP, Archiv.pw, srrDB or M2V - Scene Release Info
- ⭐ T2M / 2, btsow or Torrent Kitty / 2 / 3 - Torrent to Magnet Converters
- ⭐ Magnet2Torrent - Magnet to Torrent Converter
- ⭐ Torrent Legality - Torrenting Laws by Country
- PeerBanHelper - Block Unwanted Leeches / Peers
- btcache, iTorrents or Torrage - Torrent Storage Cache
- InfoTorrent or Webtorrent Checker - Check Torrent File Health
- TorrentTags - Check Torrents for Copyright Claims
- Magnet Link Generator - Magnet Link Generator
- magnet2list - Convert Magnets to Tracker Lists
- OpenWebTorrent - Free Webtorrent Tracker
- AutoDL-Irssi - IRC Channel Monitor / Autodownload / Slack Notifications
- PrivTracker - Private BitTorrent Tracker Generator / GitHub
- AnonSeed - Anonymous Torrent Sharing
- Torrent-Creator - Browser Torrent Creator
- Torrent Parts or Torrent File Editor - Edit Torrents Files
- /r/torrents or /r/VPNTorrents - Torrenting Discussion
- IKnowWhatYouDownload - View Torrents Downloaded by your IP (can be inaccurate)
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@ c9badfea:610f861a
2025-05-05 20:16:29- Install PocketPal (it's free and open source)
- Launch the app, open the menu, and navigate to Models
- Download one or more models (e.g. Phi, Llama, Qwen)
- Once downloaded, tap Load to start chatting
ℹ️ Experiment with different models and their quantizations (Q4, Q6, Q8, etc.) to find the most suitable one
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@ 0f076fa3:063b9d64
2025-05-07 00:50:09► Download Directories
- Note - Some Open Directories track IP addresses. Always use a VPN or Tor for anonymity when accessing these resources.
- 🌐 /r/opendirectories - Open Directories Subreddit / Telegram / /u/ODScanner
- ↪️ Open Directory Search String Builders, 2, 3
- ↪️ Google Piracy Groups
- ⭐ Directory Lister - Open Directory Explorer
- ⭐ EyeDex, ODCrawler, ODS or mmnt - Open Directory Search Engines
- ⭐ Soulseek or Nicotine+ - File Sharing App / Stats / Server App
- eMule Plus - File Sharing App
- mega.archive (Discord) / Chat - Megadrive Archive
- Napalm FTP, Mamont or Search-22 - FTP Search
- dedigger - Google Drive File Search
- Sala De Espera - Drive Sharing Community
- Open Directory Downloader - Open Directory Indexer
- CD.TextFiles - CD Text File Archive
- Defacto2 - Scene / Sub-Scene Database
► Download Sites
- Note - General DDL sites use a lot of different sources, so it's best to avoid them for anything you install, like software, games or APKs. You can also use redirect bypassers to skip link shorteners.
- ⭐ Archive.org - Video / Audio / Magazines / Newspapers / ROMs / Tools
- ⭐ DirtyWarez - Video / Audio / Books / Comics
- ⭐ /r/DataHoarder, Data Horde, Archive Team / Subreddit, Gnutella Forums or FileSharingTalk - File Hoarding Forums
- WorldSRC - Video / Audio / Donate
- WarezForums - Video / Audio / ROMs / Books / Comics
- rlsbb, 2, 3, 4 - Video / Audio / Books / Magazines / Track Shows / PreDB
- Adit-HD - Video / Audio / Books
- Novanon - Video / Audio / Magazines / Comics / Books / Courses
- psychodownloads - Video / Audio / ROMs / Books / Magazines / NSFW
- Merlin Warez - Video / Audio / Books / Audiobooks / Comics / Magazines
- Sbenny's Forum - Video / Audio / ROMs / Books / Discord
- DownDuck - Video / Audio / Books / Magazines
- AllYouLike - Video / Audio Books / Magazines / ROMs / Comics / NSFW
- DDLValley - Video / Audio / ROMs / Books / Comics / Magazines / Forum
- MaxRelease - Video / Audio / Magazines
- AyakaLounge - Video / Audio / ROMs
- 1DDL - Video / Audio / Books / Comics / Magazines
- TFPDL, 2 - Video / Magazines / NSFW
- WarezLoad - Video / Audio / Books
- Katz DDL - Video / Audio / Books / NSFW
- BadshahUploads - Video / Audio / Books / Leech Required
- Leaker - Video / Audio
- TehParadox - Video / Audio / Books / Magazines / ROMs
- wJungle - Video / Audio / Books / NSFW
- PuZo - Video / Audio / Books / Audiobooks / NSFW
- Warez Heaven - Video / Audio / ROMs / Books / NSFW
- Download.ir - Video / ROMs
- SceneSource, 2 - Video / Audio / ROMs / Books
- Download For All, 2 - Video / Audio / Books / Magazines
- ddlspot - Video / Audio
- 0DayDDL - Video / Audio / Books / Magazines
- Downturk.net - Video / Audio / Books
- SoftArchive, 2, 3 - Video / Audio / Books / Comics / Newspapers / Magazines / Status / Avoid Software / Games
- Pouet - Demos / Cracktros
- Redump - Disc Preservation Project
- DemoZoo or scene.org - Demoscene Archive / Wiki
- Ubu - Avant-Garde Artifacts
▷ Search Sites
- Note - These aggregate from multiple sources, so it's best to avoid them for software / games.
- ⭐ Download CSE / CSE 2 - Multi-Site Search
- ⭐ FilePursuit / Discord
- ⭐ 4Shared
- Meawfy - Mega, GoFile and MediaFire Search
- File Host Search
- scnlog
- fidigger
- filesearch.link
- Linktury
- MediafireTrend - Mediafire Search
- WarezOmen - Indexer / Search Engine
- SkullXDCC / 2 or XDCC.EU - XDCC / Search Engine
- Find Rare Files Online - How-to Find Rare Files
▷ Video Sites
▷ Anime Sites
▷ Educational Sites
▷ Game Sites
▷ Audio Sites
► Software Sites
- Note - Always scan downloaded software with VirusTotal before installation or run it in a sandboxed environment like Sandboxie to prevent system compromise.
- 🌐 Adobe Alternatives, 2 - Adobe Software Alternative Index
- ↪️ Windows ISOs / Activation
- ⭐ CRACKSurl / Telegram
- ⭐ LRepacks
- ⭐ Mobilism - Mobile App
- ⭐ soft98 - Use Translator / Anti-Adblock Fix
- ⭐ Nsane Forums - Sign-Up Required
- ⭐ Software CSE - Multi-Site Software Search
- ⭐ AlternativeTo or European Alternatives - Crowdsourced Recommendations
- AIOWares
- DownloadHa - Use Translator
- Heidoc
- Softlay
- RetroSystemRevival
- Libreware or Xetrin RePacks - Telegram Channels
- Rarewares - Rare Software
- Software Heritage - Software Source Code Archive
- GenP - Adobe Software Patcher / Revolt
- ZXPInstaller - Adobe Extension Installer
▷ FOSS Sites
- 🌐 Awesome Open Source, Awesome Useful Projects or Awesome OSS - FOSS Indexes
- ↪️ Git Project Indexes
- SourceForge - FOSS Repositories
- OSSSoftware - FOSS Directory
- Fossies - FOSS Directory
- Gadgeteer - FOSS Directory
- FossHub - FOSS Directory
- OSS Gallery - FOSS Directory
- Opensource Builders - FOSS Alt Search
- OpenAlternative - FOSS Alt Search
- opensourcealternative.to - FOSS Alt Search
- Awesome CLI Apps or CLI Club - FOSS CLI Apps / Tools
- Free Software Directory - FOSS Wikis
- FOSS Wiki - FOSS Wikis
▷ Freeware Sites
- 🌐 Awesome Free Software, Awesome Free Apps, Windows Ultimate Collection or Free Lunch - Freeware Indexes
- 🌐 Awesome Selfhosted / 2 / 3 / 4 or Selfh.st - Self-Hosted Software Indexes
- 🌐 Awesome Python Applications - Python App Index
- ↪️ Software Package Managers
- ⭐ FluentStore - Microsoft Store Frontend
- ⭐ store.rg or StoreWeb - Paid Microsoft Store Link Generators / Guide
- MajorGeeks - Freeware Downloads
- Softpedia - Freeware Directory
- Realityripple - Freeware Directory
- OlderGeeks - Freeware Directory
- FilePuma - Freeware Directory
- FileEagle - Freeware Directory
- LO4D - Freeware Directory
- SoftwareOK - Freeware Directory
- GRC - Freeware Directory
- Uwe Sieber - Freeware Directory
- Software Informer - Freeware Directory
- PortableApps.com, PortableFreeware, Portapps or PortableAppZ - Portable Apps
- Nirsoft, Windows-Utilities, OS Vault or WinTools - Windows Software
- Suckless - Simple Software Archive
- VETUSWARE - Abandonware / Operating Systems / Games
- OldVersion - Old Versions of Software
- Vintage Software Collection or SCiZE's Classic Warez - Retro Software
▷ Linux Software
▷ Mac Software
▷ IRC Tools
- 🌐 Awesome IRC - IRC Resources
- 🌐 IRC Client Comparisons
- IRC Guide, Libera Guides, LoadGuru, New Blood or Simple Wiki Guide - IRC Guides
- AdiIRC, KVIrc, Konversation, Convos or Halloy - IRC Clients
- TheLounge - WebIRC Client
- libera, tilde, anonops or rizon - IRC Networks
► Usenet
- 🌐 Usenet Tools / Services or UsenetTools
- ⭐ Usenet Guide / Automation Setup / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
- /r/usenet
- Usenet-Uploaders, ngPost or Nyuu - Usenet Uploaders
▷ Indexers
- 🌐 Indexer List - Indexer List
- /r/UsenetInvites
- NZBHydra2 - NZB Meta search
- SceneNZBs - Multinational Indexer
- nzbplanet
- orionoid
- binsearch
- abnzb
- NZB Index, 2
- Newznab
- NZBStars
- usenet-crawler
- GingaDaddy
- NZBFinder
- NZBKing
- g4u - Download Games via Usenet / PW:
404
- OldUSe - Search Usenet Articles
- althub - Unlimited Free Trials
- Spotweb - Spotnet Client
▷ Providers
- 🌐 /r/usenet Providers - Provider Lists
- 🌐 /r/usenet Deals - Provider Deals
- 🌐 Usenet Provider Deals
- Usenet Providers Map
- usenetmax
- usenet.farm
- Free Trials
▷ Downloaders
- ⭐ sabnzbd / Grabber / Firefox / Chrome
- ⭐ NZBUnity - Send NZBs to Client
- nzbget / GitHub
- Usenet File Hashes - Link File Hashes
- Tg-UsenetBot - Usenet Telegram Bot
► Leeches / Debrid
- 🌐 LeechListing or Free Premium Leech Wiki - Leech Lists
- 🌐 Debrid Services Comparison / GitHub
- ⭐ Real-Debrid - Paid Debrid Service / Android Client / Torrent Client / DDL Client
- ⭐ HDEncode, DDLBase / .net or rlsDB - Movie & TV DDL Forums / Requires Debrid
- Multi-OCH Helper - Quickly Send DDL Links to Premiumize & NoPremium
- RapidGrab or Newscon - Leeches
- FastDebrid - 1Fichier Leech
- Debrid Media Manager - Manage / Stream / Download Debrid Files
► Download Managers
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@ 6538925e:571e55c3
2025-05-05 20:00:48It’s been a little while since we released a major design update, so we’re really excited to get this new version of the app into your hands. Here’s a breakdown of all the main updates included in Fountain 1.2:
#### Library Design Update
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New content-type filters at the top of the page make it easier to navigate between podcasts and music in your library.
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Recently Played is now the default view in your library, so it’s easier to jump back into podcasts you’ve already started.
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The Music filter now makes it easier to find saved tracks and albums, and it also gives you a list of all the artists whose music you’ve saved.
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We’ve refreshed the design of the content cards to make it easier to see how much time is remaining on episodes you’ve already started.
#### Content Pages Design Update
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All of the different content pages have undergone an extensive redesign, including shows, episodes, artists, albums, tracks, clips and playlists
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We’ve replaced the tab layout we were using on the content pages with one scrollable page, making it easier to access features like chapters and tracklists
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We’ve sanitised the formatting of show notes too, and if there is no activity for a given episode, we now display the expanded show notes
#### Episode Summaries
Ever looked at a 4-hour Lex Fridman episode and wished you could just read a high-level summary? We certainly have, so we did something about it.
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Every episode page now has a Summary button above the show notes.
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Simply pay 500 sats to unlock a summary, or upgrade to Fountain Premium for $2.99/month to enjoy unlimited summaries.
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Summaries and transcripts now come as a bundle — two for the price of one!
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Thanks to major improvements, they’re now faster, cheaper, and more accurate than ever before.
#### Playback Improvements
We’ve completely rebuilt our audio engine from the ground up. Playback is now more robust and reliable — especially for music. Here are some of the key enhancements in Fountain 1.2:
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Tracks now load and play instantly when tapped.
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When playing a collection of tracks (e.g. from an artist, album, or playlist), you can now skip seamlessly between them.
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We’ve replaced the scrollable player page with full-screen modals to make it easier to access show notes, comments, transcripts, chapters, tracklists, and your queue.
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The new Smart Resume feature rewinds the episode by 5 seconds when you hit pause, so you don’t miss a beat.
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You can now skip forward or backward by 60 seconds for faster navigation through episodes.
Other Bug Fixes & Improvements
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Rebuilt payment stats for more complete and reliable transaction records.
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Refreshed the design of the Settings pages for better usability.
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Added new episode notification preferences in Settings.
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Fixed several playback issues that were causing crashes or freezes.
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Updated lock screen display and controls for livestreams.
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Fixed issue where the next item in the queue paused unexpectedly.
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Resolved playback stuttering on Android during livestreams.
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Fixed disappearing playback controls on the lock screen.
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Fixed playback speed not updating correctly.
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Resolved issue where played episodes couldn’t be replayed.
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Fixed playback not resuming correctly when listening in the car.
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Synced car playback position with the device.
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Fixed persistent car display refresh issue.
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Fixed volume control via car controls.
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Resolved issue with headphone controls after playing a transcript.
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Fixed disappearing metadata on the lock screen.
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Fixed bug where downloaded episodes stopped in airplane mode but showed as playing.
We would love to hear how you’re finding Fountain 1.2. Please submit your thoughts and feedback via the main menu in the app and we will take it on board as we continue to improve the app.
If you want to help test new features out before they get released, you can join Fountain Beta on Telegram. All iOS and Android users welcome.
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2025-05-05 19:49:17Hi frens, you may or may not have noticed I’ve been MIA for about three weeks. I wanted to take a moment to explain where I’ve been, and why I stepped back for a bit.
At the start of the year, I was determined to make the most of it-and I still am. I’ve been pouring myself into several projects, especially my painting, which has really taken off. I’m so grateful for your support; none of this would be possible without you. But here’s where things got tricky. I started feeling like I had to “earn” every moment of rest, and that mindset snowballed. My health took a hit, and then one of my other projects completely derailed.
The stress piled up, and I felt like I was on the verge of burning out.
Don’t get me wrong-I’ve always welcomed change, even when it’s tough. And this time was no exception. The project I’d been working on for months took a 180, and all that effort seemed to go down the drain. I was frustrated, but I kept pushing, even though I was running on fumes. By the time I “earned” a break, I was too exhausted to enjoy it.
I managed to post a piece about Holy Week on my blog (which I’m really proud of-check it out if you haven’t!), but after that, I was done. I realized I needed to stop, not just for a day, but for a real break. When I finally took a few days off with my husband, it was clear how much I needed it. I was burned out, plain and simple. Now, I’m still putting myself back together. Mentally, I feel drained, but I’m stronger than I was a few weeks ago. I know I’m lucky and privileged to be able to take this time, and I’m grateful for the perspective it’s given me. I also r realize that this isn’t just a “me” thing-most people have been here at some point. We keep going until there’s nothing left, then wonder why we feel like empty shells.
I’ll be back to drawing soon (knock on wood-don’t want to jinx it!). In the meantime, take care of yourselves, and godspeed.
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@ c9badfea:610f861a
2025-05-05 19:34:45- Install Kiwix (it's free and open source)
- Download ZIM files from the Kiwix Library (you will find complete offline versions of Wikipedia, Stack Overflow, Bitcoin Wiki, DevDocs and many more)
- Open the downloaded ZIM files within the Kiwix app
ℹ️ You can also package any website using either Kiwix Zimit (online tool) or the Zimit Docker Container (for technical users)
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@ 91d8dece:3453543b
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2025-05-05 17:38:21Text
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2025-05-05 16:50:13Nostr-static is a powerful static site generator that transforms long-form Nostr content into beautiful, standalone websites. It makes your content accessible to everyone, even those not using Nostr clients. For more information check out my previous blog post How to Create a Blog Out of Nostr Long-Form Articles
What's New in Version 0.7?
RSS and Atom Feeds
Version 0.7 brings comprehensive feed support with both RSS and Atom formats. The system automatically generates feeds for your main content, individual profiles, and tag-specific pages. These feeds are seamlessly integrated into your site's header, making them easily discoverable by feed readers and content aggregators.
This feature bridges the gap between Nostr and traditional web publishing, allowing your content to reach readers who prefer feed readers or automated content distribution systems.
Smart Content Discovery
The new tag discovery system enhances your readers' experience by automatically finding and recommending relevant articles from the Nostr network. It works by:
- Analyzing the tags in your articles
- Fetching popular articles from Nostr that share these tags
- Using configurable weights to rank these articles based on:
- Engagement metrics (reactions, reposts, replies)
- Zap statistics (amount, unique zappers, average zap size)
- Content quality signals (report penalties)
This creates a dynamic "Recommended Articles" section that helps readers discover more content they might be interested in, all while staying within the Nostr ecosystem.
See the new features yourself by visiting our demo at: https://blog.nostrize.me
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2025-05-05 16:09:398,636 steps
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@ 0f076fa3:063b9d64
2025-05-07 00:42:37► AI Chatbots
- Note - It's never a good idea to upload personal / confidential files or info to any cloud AI, as many train on your questions and code. If you want privacy, its best to run bots yourself locally, and remember to use throwaway emails or aliasing if signing up for bots.
▷ Online Chatbots
- 🌐 Free LLM API Resources or Awesome Free ChatGPT - Online LLM Indexes
- ⭐ AI Studio or Gemini - Gemini 2.5 - Pro / Flash Preview / Subreddit / Discord
- ⭐ ChatGPT - GPT-4o / o4-mini (medium) Chatbot / /r/OpenAI / Subreddit / Discord
- ⭐ Qwen - Alibaba's Chatbots / Qwen3-235B-A22B / QwQ-32B
- ⭐ DeepSeek - R1 + DeepSeek-V3-0324 / Unlimited / Subreddit / GitHub
- ⭐ Grok - X.com Chatbot / Grok 2 (30 Hourly) / Grok 3 (12 Per Two Hours) / Subreddit / Discord
- ⭐ Microsoft Copilot - GPT-4o / OpenAI o3-Mini-High / No Sign-Up
- ⭐ Chatbot Arena - Multiple Chatbots / No Sign-Up / Discord / GitHub
- ⭐ Mistral - Mistral Large 2411 / Discord
- Claude - Claude 3.7 Sonnet / Phone # Required / Usage Tracker / Subreddit / Discord
- DuckDuckGo AI - Multiple Chatbots / o3-Mini / No Sign-Up
- ChatK or lobe.wr.do / Discord / GitHub - GPT-4o / DeepSeek-R1-32b / Multiple Chatbots
- AI Assistant - Deepseek-R1 / Qwen QwQ-32B / Multiple Chatbots / No Sign-Up
- AI SDK - Multiple Chatbots / GitHub
- GizAI - Multiple Chatbots
- FreePass - Multiple Chatbots
- SciSpace (No Sign-Up), Scinito or Elicit / GitHub - Research Paper Chatbots
- Learn About - Google's Educational Search AI
- HelixMind - Multiple Chatbots / Discord
- HuggingChat - DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-32B / Qwen QwQ-32B / Multiple Open-Source Chatbots / GitHub
- Infermatic - Multiple Chatbots / Discord
- Electron Hub - Deepseek-R1 / o3-Mini-High / Multiple Chatbots / Discord
- NexusAI - GPT-4o / Deepseek-R1 / o3-Mini-High / 300 Daily Discord
- NVIDIA NIM - Deepseek-R1 / Multiple Chatbots / No Sign-Up
- OIChat - Gemini-2.5-Pro-Exp-03-25 / DeepSeek R1 / Qwen QwQ-32B / DeepSeek-V3-0324 / Multiple Chatbots
- Kimi - Kimi 1.5 Chatbot
- Groq - Qwen QwQ-32B / Deepseek-R1-Distill / Multiple Chatbots / Discord
- SambaNova - Deepseek-R1 / Qwen QwQ-32B / DeepSeek-V3-0324 / Multiple Chatbots / Enter Fake Info
- Lambda Chat - Deepseek-R1 / Multiple Chatbots / Unlimited / No Sign-Up
- Maisa - Vinci KPU Chatbot
- Meta AI - Llama 4 Chatbot
- Baidu Chat - Baidu's Chatbot / Phone # Required
- MiniMax AI - Deepseek-R1 / MiniMax-Text-01 Chatbot w/ Large Token Context Window / GitHub
- Pi - Inflection AI's Chatbot
- Reka - Reka's Chatbot / Discord
- Poe - Multiple Chatbots / 150 Daily / Phone # Required / Discord
- PrivateGPT / Discord / GitHub, NotebookLM, Onyx / Discord / GitHub or DocsGPT / Discord / GitHub - Document Chatbots / Note-Taking
▷ AI Search Engines
- 🌐 Awesome AI Web Search - AI Search Engine Index
- ⭐ Scira - Claude Sonnet 3.7 / Grok 3 / Mistral Small 3.1 / Optimus Alpha / AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up / GitHub
- ⭐ Perplexity - AI Search Engine / Enhancements / Open Source Models / Discord
- ⭐ WolframAlpha - Searchable Knowledge Base / No Sign-Up / Mobile
- ⭐ You - AI Search Engine / Sign-Up Required / Discord / GitHub
- Hyperspace - P2P AI Network / No Sign-Up / Web App, 2 / GitHub
- Phind - Llama Search Engine / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Morphic - GPT-4o-mini AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Komo - AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up
- Jina - AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up
- Felo - AI Search Engine / AI Agents / No Sign-Up
- searc.ai - AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up
- RabbitHoles - Mind Map Style Search / Discord / GitHub
- Isou.chat - Deepseek-R1-Distill / Qwen 2.5 AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up / GitHub
- Hika - Deepseek-R1 AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Khoj - Gemini-2.0-Flash AI Search Engine / AI Agents / Sign-Up Required / Discord / GitHub
- AyeSoul - AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up
- Venice - LLama 3 AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up
- uncovr - GPT-4o-mini / Gemini-2.0-Flash AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Exa - AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Lepton Search - AI Search Engine / No Sign-Up / GitHub
- Perplexica - AI Search Engine / Self-Hosted / Discord
▷ Self-Hosting Tools
- ⭐ Jan - Self-Hosted / Discord / GitHub
- ⭐ SillyTavern - Self-Hosted Interface / Discord / Subreddit / GitHub
- ⭐ Open WebUI - Self-Hosted Interface / Discord / GitHub
- ⭐ llama.cpp - Self-Hosted Transformer-Based LLMs / Guide
- ⭐ KoboldCpp - llama.cpp with API + GUI / ROCm / Colab
- ⭐ Pinokio - Single Click AI Model Installer / Discord / GitHub
- ⭐ oobabooga - Self-Host Models / Colab / Subreddit / Discord
- ⭐ Aphrodite Engine - Serve LLMs at Scale with Kobold & OpenAI APIs / Colab / GitHub
- Petals - Self-Hosted / Discord / GitHub
- Leon - Self-Hosted / Discord / GitHub
- Ollama - Self-Hosted / Discord / GitHub
- tgpt - Self-Hosted
- LoLLMs Web UI - Self-Hosted / Discord
- LM Studio - Self-Hosted / Discord / GitHub
- AnythingLLM - Self-Hosted
- LibreChat - Self-Hosted / Discord / GitHub
- GPT4All - Self-Hosted / GitHub / Discord
- llamafile - Run LLM with Single Files / Discord
▷ Roleplaying Chatbots
- 🌐 Sukino-Findings - AI Roleplay Resources
- 🌐 BestERP - Roleplaying LLM Lists
- ⭐ PygmalionAI - Self-Hosted Roleplaying Models / Resources / Discord / Subreddit / GitHub
- ⭐ Character.AI - Roleplaying Chatbots / Extract / Discord / Subreddit
- ⭐ FlowGPT - Roleplaying Chatbots / Some NSFW / Discord
- ⭐ Bot Creation Guide - Character Creation Guide
- ⭐ Chub - Character Cards / Some NSFW / Discord / Subreddit / GitHub
- Llama + SillyTavern - Llama + SillyTavern Roleplaying Setup Guide / No Sign-Up
- KoboldAI - GUI for Roleplaying Chatbots / No Sign-Up / Discord / GitHub
- 4thWall AI - Roleplaying Chatbots / Discord / Subreddit
- WyvernChat - Roleplaying Chatbots
- JanitorAI - Roleplaying Chatbots / Some NSFW
- FictionLab - Roleplaying / Story Chatbot / Discord
- TavernAI - Roleplaying / Story Chatbot / Colab / Discord / GitHub
- AI Dungeon - Roleplaying / Story Chatbot / No Sign-Up / Subreddit / Discord
- Spellbound - Roleplaying / Story Chatbot / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Kajiwoto, Miku (No Sign-Up) / Discord or Agnai / Discord - Chatbot Builders
- Crossing the Uncanny Valley - Realistic AI Voice Chat
- HammerAI - Self-Hosted Roleplaying Chatbots
▷ Coding AIs
- 🌐 EvalPlus Leaderboard / GitHub, WebDev Arena, Aider LLM Leaderboards or Big Code Models Leaderboard - Coding AI Leaderboards
- 🌐 Awesome AI Agents - Coding / Programming AIs / Discord
- ⭐ Windsurf - Coding AI / Subreddit / Discord
- ⭐ Pieces - Multi-LLM Coding AI / GPT-4 / 4o for Free / No Sign-Up / Discord
- WDTCD? - Simple Code Explanations / No Sign-Up
- Sourcery - Auto-Pull Request Reviews / GitHub
- Devv - Coding Search Engine / GitHub
- Telosys - Code Generator / No Sign-Up / Source Code
- Llama Coder - Code Generator / No Sign-Up / GitHub
- imgcook - Coding AI / No Sign-Up / GitHub
- Supermaven - Coding AI / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Cody - Coding AI / Discord / GitHub
- OpenHands - Coding AI / Discord / GitHub
- Continue - Coding AI / Discord / GitHub
- GitHub Copilot - Coding AI
- Trae - Coding AI
- Cline - Coding AI / Discord
- Cursor - Coding AI
- GitWit - Coding AI
- Qodo - Coding AI
- Blackbox - Coding AI / No Sign-Up
- Denigma - Coding AI / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Aider - Terminal Coding AI / Discord / GitHub
- Codacy - Code Fixing AI / GitHub
- Open Interpreter - Run Code Locally / No Sign-Up / Discord
- v0 - Text to Site Code / Discord
- DeepSite - Text to Site Code
- Bolt.new - Web App Builder / Discord / GitHub
- Fragments - App Builder / Discord / GitHub
- Composio - Add Tools to Coding AI / Discord / GitHub
► AI Tools
- 🌐 sindresorhus's Awesome ChatGPT or Awesome ChatGPT - AI Resources
- 🌐 Every ChatGPT GUI - ChatGPT GUI Index
- ↪️ AI API Tools
- tldraw computer - Create Component Workflows to Generate or Transform Data / Discord / GitHub
- ChatGPT Box or KeepChatGPT - Extensions
- LLM - LLM CLI / Discord / GitHub
- GPT4Free - Desktop App / Telegram
- Msty - Desktop App / Discord
- LobeChat - Desktop App / Discord / GitHub
- Noi - Desktop App / Discord / GitHub
- Chatbot UI - Desktop App / GitHub
- ChatRTX - Desktop App / RTX 30+ Series GPU Only
- ChatPDF (No Sign-Up) or AskYourPDF - Turn Books / PDFs into Chatbots
- ChatGPT DeMod - Block ChatGPT Moderation Checks
- ParallelGPT - Data Processing AI / Discord
- Concierge - Connect Apps to AI
- MassiveMark - Convert LLM Chats to DOCX / Discord
- ChatGPT Widescreen - ChatGPT Widescreen / Fullscreen / GitHub
- Voice Control - ChatGPT Voice Control
- screenpipe - AI Screen Recorder / No Sign-Up / Discord / GitHub
- ChatGPT Exporter - Export Chats / GitHub
- GPThemes - ChatGPT Themes
- LLM Model VRAM Calculator - LLM Requirement Calculators
- AI Piracy Resources - AI Piracy Guide / Resources
▷ AI Prompts
- Note - Bypassing chatbot safeguards (aka jailbreaking) is against the TOS of most AI, so use them at your own risk.
- 🌐 Jailbreak Listings - Prompt / Jailbreak Lists
- ⭐ BlackFriday GPTs Prompts - Prompt Directory
- ⭐ Leaked Prompts - Prompt Directory
- ⭐ Prompt Engineering Guide / Discord / GitHub, Google Whitepaper, Prompt_Engineering, LearnPrompting, OpenAI Guide or Claude Guide - Prompting Guides
- /r/ChatGPTJailbreak - AI Jailbreak Community
- ChatGPT System Prompt - Prompt Directory
- The Big Prompt Library - Prompt Directory
- ChatGPT & Bing AI Prompts - Prompt Directory
- L1B3RT4S - Jailbreak Prompts / Discord / X
- promptfoo - Prompt Playgrounds / Discord / GitHub
- Tensor Trust / GitHub or Gandalf / GitHub - Prompting Skill Games
- RedTeam Arena - AI Jailbreak Game
- Gobble Bot - Generate Text Files for Chatbots
► AI Indexes
- 🌐 LifeArchitect - LLM Index
- 🌐 FutureTools - AI Directory / Discord
- 🌐 Google Labs or Google Labs FX - Google AI Experiments / Subreddit / Discord
- Perchance / Discord or WebSim / Subreddit / Discord - Simple AI Builders
- YP for AI - AI Directory
- LLM Resources Hub - AI Directory
- Awesome AI Tools - AI Directory
- It's Better With AI - AI Directory
- GPT Demo - AI Directory
- ArtificialStudio - Multi-Tool Browser AIs / Discord
- LLM Pricing - LLM Pricing Index
- Model Releases - Upcoming Model Releases
▷ AI Benchmarks
- ⭐ Artificial Analysis - Chatbot Benchmarks
- ⭐ Chatbot Arena - Chatbot Leaderboards / Benchmarks / Discord / GitHub
- ⭐ LiveBench - Chatbot Leaderboards / Benchmarks / GitHub
- SEAL LLM Leaderboards - Chatbot Leaderboards
- WildBench - Chatbot Benchmarks / GitHub
- Wolfram LLM Benchmarking Project - Chatbot Leaderboards / Benchmarks
- ZeroEval - Chatbot Leaderboard / GitHub
- LLM Stats - Chatbot Leaderboard
- OpenLM Arena - Chatbot Leaderboard
- The Fastest AI - Chatbot Latency Speeds / GitHub
- OpenRouter - Chatbot Popularity Rankings / Discord / GitHub
- Open VLM Leaderboard - VLM Benchmark Leaderboard Aggregator
- MathArena - AI Mathematics Competitions / Benchmarks
- AI Elo - AI Game Competitions / Benchmarks
► Text Generators
- ⭐ TextFX / GitHub or Rytr - AI Creative Writing Tools / No Sign-Up
- Scrip AI (No Sign-Up), INK, QuickPen AI - Online AI Text Tools
- NovelAI - Story Writing AI / No Sign-Up / Limit Bypass, 2 / Discord
- Dreamily - Story Writing AI
- PerchanceStory - Story Writing AI
- Quarkle - AI Writing Assistant
▷ Text Rephrasing
▷ Grammar Check
► Video Generation
- 🌐 VBench - Video Generation Model Leaderboard
- ⭐ PixVerse - 1 Daily / Discord
- AI Studio / Subreddit / Discord
- Synthesis Colab - Unlimited / Colab / Discord
- Stable Video
- Vidu - 6 Monthly / Discord
- Genmo - 30 Monthly / GitHub
- Stable Diffusion Videos - Unlimited / Colab
- Wan AI / 10 Daily
- Dream Machine - 5 per Account / Discord
- LensGo - 5 Daily / Discord
- Kling AI - 8 Monthly / Discord
- Pika - 5 Monthly / Discord
- Dreamina - 150 Monthly
- Qwen - 10 Daily
- Krea - 2 Daily / Discord
- Hailuo Free - Unlimited
- Hailuo AI - 3 Daily / Discord
- Fusion Brain - Unlimited
- Vivago - 1 Daily
- ChatGLM - Unlimited / Requires Sign-Up & Phone # / SMS Generators Work
- Eggnog - AI Character Video Remixer + Editor
► Image Generation
- ⭐ NexusAI Image / 300 Daily Per Model / Discord
- ⭐ FLUX.1 [Schnell] or FLUX.1 [Dev] / Unlimited / No Sign-Up
- ⭐ Mage / No Sign-Up / Discord
- ⭐ ImageFX or Gemini - Imagen 3 / Unlimited / Region Based / Discord
- ⭐ ComfyUI Online / Unlimited
- ⭐ Grok / 25 Per 2 Hours / Subreddit / Discord
- Dezgo / Unlimited / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Fusion Brain, 2 / Unlimited / Telegram Bot
- Microsoft Designer, 2 / Unlimited
- Kling AI / 366 Monthly / Characters / Portraits / Discord
- AI Gallery / Unlimited / No Sign-Up
- Wan AI / 100 Daily / No Sign-Up
- PicLumen / 50 Daily / Discord
- Recraft / 50 Daily / Discord
- imgsys / Unlimited / Compare Generators / No Sign-Up
- NVIDIA NIM / 50 Daily / No Sign-Up
- Hotpot / 75 Daily / No Sign-Up
- Prodia / Unlimited / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Pollinations / Unlimited / No Sign-Up / Discord / GitHub
- PicSynth / Unlimited
- Leonardo / 150 Daily
- Loras / Unlimited / GitHub
- ChatGLM / Unlimited
- Meta AI / Unlimited
- Playground / 15 Per 3 Hours
- TensorArt / 40 Daily / Subreddit / Discord
- Shakker / 50 Daily / Discord / Guide
- Stable Diffusion / Unlimited / GitHub / Discord
- Unstable Diffusion / 52 Daily
- SeaArt / 40 Daily / Discord
- Art Genie / Unlimited / No Sign-Up
- Raphael / Unlimited / No Sign-Up / Uses Flux.1
- CGDream / 770 SDXL / 450 Fast FLUX / 150 FLUX Dev Monthly
- Hailuo AI - 100 Daily / Discord
- PixNova AI / Unlimited
- ChatK / Unlimited
- Reve Image / 20 Daily
- Baidu Chat / Phone # Required
- ImageLabs / Unlimited / No Sign-Up
- Qwen / Unlimited
- AIGazou / Unlimited
- Dreamina / 50 Daily
- Perchance, 2 / Unlimited / No Sign-Up
- getimg.ai / 100 Monthly / Discord
- Adobe Firefly / 25 Monthly / Discord
- Aitubo / 25 Daily / Discord
- Poe / 2-15 Daily / Phone # Required / Discord
- Maze Guru / 12 Daily / Discord
- DALL·E - 6 Daily / ChatGPTs Image Generator
- PixAI / 5 Daily / Discord
- FluxPro / 1 Daily / Discord
- Glif / 20 Daily / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Vivago / 15 Daily / No Sign-Up
- Krea / 10 Daily / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Whisk - Use Images as Prompts
- Artoons - Cartoon Style Generator / GitHub
- Genie / Discord, Shap-e, Stable Dreamfusion or threestudio / Colab / Discord - 3D Image Generators
- Interactive Scenes - Generate Interactive Scenes / Discord
- Illusion Diffusion - Illusion Artwork Generator
▷ Local Frontends
- ⭐ Stability Matrix / Discord / GitHub
- ⭐ Invoke / GitHub / Discord
- ⭐ ComfyUI / Subreddit / Discord / GitHub
- ⭐ Fooocus, 2 / Colab
- ⭐ Mochi Diffusion - Stable Diffusion for Mac / Discord
- ⭐ DiffusionBee - Stable Diffusion for Mac / GitHub / Discord
- ⭐ Automatic1111 / Fork, 2 / Colab / Photoshop / Templates / Upscaling, 2
- StableStudio
- Easy Diffusion / Discord / GitHub
- Makeayo / Discord
- biniou
- Sygil WebUI / Colab / Discord / GitHub
- Radiata / GitHub
- SD WebUI Forge
- ComfyUI-Zluda
▷ Guides / Tools
- 🌐 Paper2GUI, sdg-link, LocalModelsLinks, SDTools or AI Creation Tools - AI Image Resources
- 🌐 Civitai - SD Model Index / Subreddit / Discord / GitHub
- 🌐 promptoMANIA - Prompt Indexes
- ⭐ A Traveler's Guide to the Latent Space - AI Art Guide
- ⭐ CLIP Interrogator / 2 - Determine Likely Used Image Prompts / Colab, 2
- SD Dynamic Prompts - Extension for Automatic1111
- AI Horde - Distributed Network of GPUs running Stable Diffusion / Interface, 2, 3 / Discord / GitHub
- IOPaint - Image Fill / Item Removal / Colab / GitHub
- Unstable Diffusion - AI Image Community
- Generative AI for Beginners - Generative AI Guides
▷ Image Restoration
► Audio Generation
- ⭐ Riffusion / Discord
- ⭐ Suno / Guide / Discord
- MusicFX / Region Based
- WolframTones / No Sign-Up
- Stable Audio / Discord
- Udio / Discord
- audio visual generator / No Sign-Up
- Fake Music Generator / No Sign-Up
- MusicGen / No Sign-Up / Colab / GitHub
- Sonauto / Discord
- Beatoven.ai / Discord
- Waveformer / GitHub
- SOUNDRAW / No Sign-Up
- Mubert
- AIVA / Discord
- Boomy / Discord
- Melobytes
- AI Jukebox / No Sign-Up
- Eapy - MIDI Sample Generator
- Pack Generator - Sample Pack Generator
- MMAudio - Generate Audio for Silent Videos / Demo / Colab / GitHub
- Drumloop AI - Drum Loop Generator
- WOMBO - AI Powered Lip Sync
▷ Text to Speech
- ⭐ TTS Online / No Sign-Up
- Uberduck / Discord
- Google Illuminate - Generate AI Conversations
- ElevenLabs / No Sign-Up / Discord / GitHub
- ttsMP3 / No Sign-Up
- FakeYou / No Sign-Up / Discord
- Luvvoice / No Sign-Up
- TTSMaker / No Sign-Up
- Tortoise TTS / No Sign-Up
- Bark / No Sign-Up / Colab / GitHub / Discord
- TTSOpenAI or OpenAI.fm / No Sign-Up / OpenAI's Bot
- AI Speaker / No Sign-Up
- edge-tts / No Sign-Up / Python Module
- IndexTTS / No Sign-Up
- Voices
- TextToSpeech.io
- LazyPy / No Sign-Up / GitHub
- Kokoro TTS / No Sign-Up / Source code / Discord / GitHub
- Ondoku / No Sign-Up
- AnyVoiceLab / No Sign-Up
- VoiceCraft / Colab
- EmotiVoice
- Fish Audio / Discord / GitHub
- Audio-WebUI / No Sign-Up / Colab / Discord
- VanillaVoice / No Sign-Up
- TTSFree / No Sign-Up
- LOVO / Discord
- SoundofText / No Sign-Up
- FreeTTS
- Hume / No Sign-Up
- Voicemaker / No Sign-Up
- NaturalReaders / No Sign-Up
- TTS / Discord
- Clash
- Moe TTS / No Sign-Up / Colab
▷ Voice Change / Clone
- ⭐ Applio - Voice Cloning / No Sign-Up / Discord / GitHub
- ⭐ Weights / Subreddit / Discord or Voice Models / Discord - AI Voice Models and Guides
- ⭐ RVC V2 - RVC V2 Voice Cloning (Locally) / Colab / Discord
- ⭐ Voice Changer - Real-Time Voice Changer (W-Okada) / Guide / Colab
- ⭐ Ilaria RVC - RVC V2 Voice Cloning (Cloud/Colab) / No Sign-Up
- Replay - RVC Desktop App / Discord
- Bark Voice Cloning - Voice Cloning / No Sign-Up / Colab / GitHub
- RVC Inference HF - Voice Cloning / No Sign-Up
- AnyVoiceLab - Voice Cloning / No Sign-Up
- AllVoiceLab - Voice Cloning
- Zyphra - Voice Cloning / GitHub
▷ Voice Removal / Separation
- 🌐 MultiSong Leaderboard - Music & Voice Separation AI Leaderboards
- ⭐ UVR5 UI
- ⭐ MVSEP / Decrease Queue Time
- Splitter / Sign-Up Required
- MDX23
- Music-Source-Separation
- VocalRemover
- Ultimate Vocal Remover
- Remove Vocals / 2
- vocali
- mazmazika
- Vocal Remover
- ezstems
► Machine Learning
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- Note - Don't run multiple general adblockers (e.g., uBlock Origin and AdGuard) simultaneously to avoid breakage. Combining general adblockers with tools like SponsorBlock is fine.
- ↪️ Spotify Adblockers
- ↪️ Twitch Adblockers
- ↪️ Bypass URL Redirects
- ↪️ Bypass Article Paywalls
- ⭐ uBlock Origin or uBO Lite (MV3 compatible) - Adblocker / Redundant Extensions
- ⭐ Report Issues - uAssets / Hosts / AdGuard / EasyList
- ⭐ SponsorBlock - Skip Sponsored YouTube Ads / Script, 2 / Discord / X / GitHub
- Disblock Origin or Discord Adblock - Hide Discord Nitro / Boost Ads
- Popupblocker All, PopUpOFF, Popup Blocker (strict) or PopupBlocker - Popup / New Tab Blockers
- AdGuard - Adblocker
- Zen - System-Wide Adblocker / Discord / GitHub
- BehindTheOverlay - Hide Website Overlays
- BilibiliSponsorBlock - Skip Sponsored Bilibili Ads
▷ Adblock Filters
- ⭐ LegitimateURLShortener - Query Parameter Cleaning Rules
- yokoffing's Recommended Filters - Blocklist Collection
- FilterLists - Filter and host lists directory
- FMHY Filterlist - Unsafe Sites Filter
▷ DNS Adblocking
- Note - If your goal is to block browser ads, it's best to just stick with uBlock Origin, as additional filters can cause conflicts or anti-adblock.
- 🌐 DNS Providers - DNS Provider Index
- ↪️ DNS Filters / Blocklists
- ↪️ Free DNS Resolvers
- ⭐ Pi-Hole - Self-Hosted DNS Adblocking / Subreddit / X
- ⭐ Pi-Hole Tools - Filters / Anti-Telemetry / Tray App
- ⭐ AdGuard Home - Self-Hosted DNS Adblocking / Balena-Adguard / GitHub / X / Telegram / Subreddit
- ⭐ Mullvad DNS - DNS Adblocking / Filtering / Extension / GitHub
- ⭐ YogaDNS - Custom DNS Client for Windows
- DNS Speed Test / GitHub
- BlahDNS - DNS Adblocking / GitHub
- AlternateDNS - DNS Adblocking
- LibreDNS - DNS Adblocking / GitLab
- Tiarap - DNS Adblocking / GitHub
- NextDNS - Customizable DNS Adblocking Service / Video
- AdGuard DNS - Customizable DNS Adblocking Service / X / Telegram / Subreddit
- Control D - Customizable DNS Adblocking Service / X / Subreddit / Discord
- NxFilter - Self-Hosted Customizable DNS Adblocking / Subreddit
- TBlock - DNS Adblocking Client / CodeBerg
- Diversion - Asuswrt-Merlin Router Adblock Manager
- Phishing Army - DNS Phishing Blocklist / X
- DNS Party - Encrypted DNS Profiles for Apple Devices
- Technitium - Self-Hosted DNS Server / Subreddit / GitHub
- DNS Perf or NameBench - DNS Speed Tests
▷ Linux Adblocking
▷ Mac Adblocking
▷ Android Adblocking
▷ iOS Adblocking
► Antivirus / Malware
- 🌐 /r/Antivirus Index - Antivirus Tool Index
- ↪️ Site Legitimacy Check
- ↪️ Virtual Machines
- ⭐ Malwarebytes - Antivirus / X
- ⭐ AdwCleaner - Anti-Adware / X
- ⭐ Security / Antivirus Multireddit - Reddit Communities
- ⭐ FMHY SafeGuard - Detects if Current Site is Trusted / Untrusted
- FMHY LinkSafe Guard - Shows if Site is Trusted / Untrusted on Web Results
- BleepingComputer Forums, Malwarebytes Forums or Sysnative Forums - Malware Removal Forums / Note
- Sandboxie Plus - Sandbox Environment / Guide / GitHub
- Windows Sandbox - Full Virtual Machine Sandbox Environment
- ESET - Antivirus / X
- Dangerzone - Convert Malicious PDFs to Safe Files / GitHub
- Triage or Cuckoo - Online Sandboxes
- No More Ransom - Ransomware Decryption Tools
- ID Ransomware - Ransomware Identification Tool
- ConfigureDefender - Configure Windows Defender Settings
- DefenderUI - Improved Windows Defender UI
▷ File Scanners
- 🌐 The Second Opinion, 2 - Portable Malware Scanners / Removal Tools / GitHub
- ⭐ VirusTotal / Scan Results Guide, 2 or Hybrid Analysis - Online File Scanner
- ⭐ VirusTotal Tools - CLI / Uploader / Lite Version
- Microsoft Safety Scanner or Emsisoft Emergency Kit - On-demand AV Scanners
- Manalyzer - PE File Scanner / GitHub
- YARA - Malware Identification Tool / GitHub
- Winitor - EXE Malware Assessment
- pyWhat - Identify Anything / Discord
- Grype - Container Images Vulnerability Scanner
- Jotti - Online File Scanner
- FileScan - Online File Scanner / GitHub
- Farbar / Guide - Local File Scanner
► Privacy
- ↪️ SMS Verification Sites
- ↪️ File Encryption
- ↪️ Drive Formatting / File Deletion
- ⭐ Tails / Telegram / GitHub, Whonix / Telegram / GitHub or Qubes / GitHub - Privacy-Based Operating Systems
- /r/Privacy, /r/TheHatedOne or /r/privatelife - Privacy Discussion, News & Tools
- O&O ShutUp10++ or W10Privacy - Privacy and Data Protection Tools
- Telemetry.md - Disable Windows 10/11 Telemetry
- Disable Recall - Disable Microsoft Recall on Windows 11
- Agent DVR / Subreddit, Frigate / GitHub, Smart Sec Cam or ZoneMinder / Discord / GitHub - Security Camera Systems
- Team Elite or Technet24 - Security Software / Translator
- YourDigitalRights - Get Organizations to Delete Your Personal Data
- Big Ass Data Broker Opt-Out List - List of Data Broker Opt-Out Resources
- Surfer Protocol - Multi-platform User Data Exporter / Discord / GitHub
- F-Secure Identity Theft Checker - Identity Theft Check
- PrivNote, SafeNote / GitHub, Burn.Link, ThisLinkWillSelfDestruct, s.cr, burnmynote or OneTimeSecret / GitHub - Send Self-Destructing Messages
- chausies encrypt / GitHub, Steg Cloak or spammimic - Send Encrypted Text
- HiddenVM - Run an Oracle VM on TailsOS
- SurveillanceWatch - Surveillance Company Connections
- If An Agent Knocks - Best Practices if Contacted by Agents
▷ Privacy Indexes
- ⭐ Privacy Guides - Educational Guide / GitHub
- ⭐ Digital Defense - Personal Checklist for Privacy & Security / GitHub
- ⭐ Surveillance Self-Defense - Educational Guide
- ⭐ The New Oil - Educational Guide / GitHub
- ⭐ No Trace - Educational Guide / .onion
- ⭐ The Hitchhiker’s Guide - Extensive Guide to Online Anonymity / GitHub
- Lissy93's Awesome Privacy / GitHub, Awesome Security Hardening or pluja's Awesome Privacy / GitHub - Privacy App / Service Lists
- Defensive Computing Checklist - Educational Guide
- OPSEC guide - Educational Guide
- Ken Harris - Educational Guide / Discord
- PrivSec - Educational Guide / GitHub
- AvoidTheHack - Educational Blog / GitHub
- Hostux - Privacy Tools / Git
- Privacy Settings - Privacy Setting Guides
- Privacy Not Included - Product Privacy Ratings
- EncryptedList - List of Encrypted Services/Apps
- Awesome Vehicle Security - Vehicle Security Resources
▷ Network Security
- ⭐ v2rayN - DIY Privacy Network
- ⭐ Safing Portmaster - Network Monitor / DNS Resolver / Firewall / Discord / GitHub
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2025-05-05 14:49:02PR 32359:取消 OP_RETURN 字节限制提案深入分析
提案概述及代码变更内容
提案背景与意图:比特币核心当前对交易中的 OP_RETURN 输出(数据载体输出)有严格限制:默认最多允许单个 OP_RETURN 输出,且其
scriptPubKey
大小不超过 83 字节(约80字节数据加上OP_RETURN和Pushdata前缀)groups.google.com。这一标准规则旨在轻度阻碍链上存储大量任意数据,鼓励将非金融数据以“更无害”的方式存入链上(比如用OP_RETURN而非可花费的UTXO输出)groups.google.com。然而随着时间推移,这一限制并未阻止用户将数据写入区块链,反而促使开发者设计各种变通方案绕过限制。例如,近期 Citrea Clementine 协议(闪电网络相关项目)因为OP_RETURN容量不足,而改用不可花费的Taproot输出来存储所需数据groups.google.com。这样的做法导致大量小额UTXO留存在UTXO集,对全节点造成负担,被视为比使用OP_RETURN更有害的副作用github.com。基于此背景,Bitcoin Core 开发者 Peter Todd(与 Chaincode 实验室的 Antoine Poinsot 等人)提出了 PR #32359,意在解除OP_RETURN的字节大小限制,以消除这种“适得其反”的限制策略groups.google.comgithub.com。**代码变更要点:**该PR主要修改了与标准交易校验和策略配置相关的代码,包括移除
script/standard.cpp
中对OP_RETURN输出大小和数量的检查,以及删除策略配置选项-datacarrier
和-datacarriersize
github.com。具体而言:-
取消OP_RETURN大小限制:删除了判断OP_RETURN数据长度是否超过 MAX_OP_RETURN_RELAY(83字节)的标准性检查。此后,交易中的OP_RETURN输出脚本长度将不再被固定上限限制,只要满足区块重量等共识规则即可(理论上可嵌入远大于83字节的数据)github.comgroups.google.com。PR说明中明确提到移除了这些限制的执行代码github.com。相应地,
-datacarriersize
配置参数被删除,因为其存在意义(设置OP_RETURN字节上限)已不复存在github.com。此前-datacarriersize
默认为83,当用户调高该值时节点可接受更大数据载体输出;而现在代码中已无此参数,节点将无条件接受任意大小的OP_RETURN输出。 -
移除OP_RETURN输出数量限制:原先比特币核心默认策略还规定每笔交易最多只有一个OP_RETURN输出是标准的,多于一个即视为非标准交易(拒绝中继)bitcoin.stackexchange.com。该PR同样意在取消此“任意”限制groups.google.com。修改中移除了对
nDataOut
(OP_RETURN输出计数)的检查,即允许一笔交易包含多个OP_RETURN输出而仍被视作标准交易。之前的代码若检测到nDataOut > 1
会返回“multi-op-return
”的拒绝原因github.com;PR删除了这一段逻辑,相应的功能测试也更新或移除了对“multi-op-return”非标准原因的断言github.com。 -
保留标准形式要求:值得注意的是,OP_RETURN输出的形式要求仍保留。PR描述中强调“数据载体输出的形式仍保持标准化:脚本以单个 OP_RETURN 开头,后跟任意数量的数据推字节;不允许非数据类的其他脚本操作码”github.com。也就是说,虽然大小和数量限制解除了,但OP_RETURN脚本内容只能是纯数据,不能夹带其他执行opcode。这保证了这些输出依然是“不可花费”的纯数据输出,不会改变它们对UTXO集的影响(不会增加UTXO)。
综上,PR #32359 的核心改动在策略层面放宽了对 OP_RETURN 的限制,删除了相关配置和检查,使节点默认接受任意大小、任意数量的 OP_RETURN 数据输出。同时维持其基本形式(OP_RETURN+数据)以确保此变更不会引入其它类型的非标准交易格式。
改动层级:策略规则 vs 共识规则
该提案属于策略层(policy-level)的更改,而非共识层规则的更改。也就是说,它影响的是节点对交易的_中继、存储和打包_策略,而不改变交易或区块在链上的有效性判定。OP_RETURN字节上限和数量限制从一开始就是标准性约束(Standardness),并非比特币共识协议的一部分groups.google.com。因此,移除这些限制不会导致旧节点与新节点产生区块共识分歧。具体理由如下:
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无共识规则变动:原有的83字节上限只是节点默认_拒绝转发/挖矿_超限交易的规则,但如果矿工强行将超83字节的OP_RETURN交易打包进区块,所有遵循共识规则的节点(包括未升级的旧节点)依然会接受该区块。因为共识层并没有“OP_RETURN大小不得超过83字节”的规定github.com。正如开发者所指出的,现行的OP_RETURN限制属于“standardness rules”,其约束可以被轻易绕过,并不影响交易的最终有效性github.com。Peter Todd 在评论中强调,为真正禁止链上发布任意数据,必须修改比特币的共识协议,而这在现实中几乎不可能实施github.com。
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**旧节点兼容性:**由于没有引入新的脚本opcode或共识验证规则,旧版本节点即使不升级,仍然会承认包含大OP_RETURN输出的区块为有效。换言之,不存在分叉风险。旧节点唯一的区别是仍会按照老策略拒绝中继此类交易,但一旦交易被打包进区块,它们仍会接受github.com。正因如此,这一提议不会引发硬分叉,只是改变默认策略。
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**策略可自行定制:**另外,正如PR作者所言,这纯粹是默认策略的调整,用户依然可以选择运行修改版的软件继续实施先前的限制。例如,Peter Todd提到有替代实现(如 Bitcoin Knots)可以继续强制这些限制github.com。因此,这并非要“强制”所有节点解除限制,而是主流软件默认策略的演进。
需要澄清的是,有反对者担心解除限制可能扩大攻击面(下文详述),但这些都是针对节点资源和网络层面的影响,而非共识层安全性问题。总的来看,PR #32359 是策略层改进,与先前如RBF默认开启、逐渐弱化非标准交易限制等改变类似,其出发点在于网络行为而非协议规则本身。
对闪电网络节点和交易验证的影响
对链上验证的影响:由于这是策略层变更,交易和区块的验证规则并未改变,因此运行旧版本 Bitcoin Core 的闪电网络节点在共识上不会出现任何问题。闪电网络全节点通常依赖比特币全节点来跟踪链上交易,它们关心的是交易确认和共识有效性。解除OP_RETURN限制并不会使旧节点拒绝新区块,因而不会造成闪电通道关闭交易或HTLC交易在旧节点上验签失败等情况。换句话说,不升级Bitcoin Core软件的LN节点仍可正常参与链上共识,无需担心链上交易验证兼容性。
对节点中继和资源的影响:主要影响在于网络传播和资源占用。如果闪电网络节点所连接的Bitcoin Core没有升级,它将不会中继或存储那些含有超大OP_RETURN的未确认交易(因为旧版本视之为非标准交易)。这可能导致未升级节点的内存池与升级节点不一致:某些在新版节点中合法存在的交易,在旧版中被拒之门外。不过这通常不影响闪电网络的运行,因为闪电通道相关交易本身不会包含OP_RETURN数据输出。此外,当这些交易被矿工打包进区块后,旧节点依然会接收到区块并处理。所以,即便LN节点的后端Bitcoin Core未升级,最坏情形只是它在交易未打包时可能感知不到这些“大数据”交易,但这通常无碍于闪电网络功能(闪电网络主要关心的是通道交易的确认情况)。
升级的好处和必要性:从闪电网络生态来看,放宽OP_RETURN限制反而可能带来一些正面作用。正如前述,已有闪电网络周边项目因为83字节限制不足,转而使用不可花费输出存储数据groups.google.com。例如 Antoine Poinsot 在邮件列表中提到的 Clementine 协议,将某些watchtower挑战数据存进Taproot输出,因为OP_RETURN容量不够groups.google.com。解除限制后,此类应用完全可以改用更友好的OP_RETURN输出来存储数据,不再制造永久占据UTXO集的“垃圾”UTXOgithub.com。因此,闪电网络的watchtower、跨链桥等组件若需要在链上写入证据数据,将可直接利用更大的OP_RETURN输出,网络整体效率和健壮性都会提升。
需要注意的是,如果PR最终被合并并广泛部署,闪电网络节点运营者应该升级其Bitcoin Core后端以跟上新的默认策略。升级后,其节点将和大多数网络节点一样中继和接受大OP_RETURN交易,确保自己的内存池和网络同步,不会漏掉一些潜在相关交易(尽管目前来看,这些交易对LN通道本身并无直接关联)。总之,从兼容性看不升级没有致命问题,但从网络参与度和功能上看,升级是有益的。
潜在的间接影响:反对者提出,解除限制可能导致区块和内存池充斥更多任意数据,从而推高链上手续费、影响闪电通道关闭时所需的手续费估计。例如,如果大量大OP_RETURN交易占据区块空间,链上拥堵加剧,LN通道关闭需要支付更高费用才能及时确认。这其实是一般性拥堵问题,并非LN特有的兼容性问题。支持者则认为,这正是自由市场作用的体现,使用链上空间就该竞争付费github.com。无论如何,闪电网络作为二层方案,其优势在于减少链上交互频率,链上手续费市场的变化对LN有影响但不改变其运行逻辑。LN节点只需确保其Bitcoin Core正常运行、及时跟上链上状态即可。
开发者讨论焦点:支持与反对观点
PR #32359 在开发者社区引发了激烈讨论,支持者和反对者针锋相对,各自提出了有力的论据。以下总结双方主要观点:
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支持方观点:
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当前限制无效且适得其反:支持者强调83字节上限并未阻止人们在链上存数据,反而促使更有害的行为。Peter Todd指出,很多协议改用不可花费UTXO或在
scriptsig
中藏数据来绕过OP_RETURN限制,结果增加了UTXO集膨胀,这是限制OP_RETURN带来的反效果github.com。与其如此,不如移除限制,让数据都写入可被丢弃的OP_RETURN输出,避免UTXO污染github.comgithub.com。正如一位支持者所言:“与其让尘埃UTXO永远留在UTXO集合,不如使用可证明不可花费的输出(OP_RETURN)”github.com。 -
**限制易被绕过,增添维护负担:**由于有些矿工或服务商(如MARA Slipstream私有广播)本就接受大OP_RETURN交易,这一限制对有心者来说形同虚设github.com。同时,存在维护这个限制的代码和配置选项,增加了节点实现复杂度。Todd认为,与其让Bitcoin Core承担维护“低效甚至有害”的限制,不如干脆取消,有需要的人可以使用其他软件实现自己的政策github.com。他提到有替代的Bitcoin Knots节点可自行过滤“垃圾”交易,但没必要要求Bitcoin Core默认坚持这些无效限制github.com。
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尊重自由市场,拥抱链上数据用例:部分支持者从理念上认为,比特币区块空间的使用应交由手续费市场决定,而不应由节点软件做人为限制。著名开发者 Jameson Lopp 表示,是时候承认“有人就是想用比特币做数据锚定”,我们应当提供更优方式满足这种需求,而不是一味阻碍github.com。他认为用户既然愿意付费存数据,就说明这种行为对他们有价值,矿工也有动力处理;网络层不应进行过度的“父爱”式管制github.com。对于反对者所称“大数据交易会挤占区块、抬高手续费”,Lopp直言“这本来就是区块空间市场运作方式”,愿付高费者得以优先确认,无可厚非github.com。
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统一与简化策略:还有支持者指出,既然限制容易绕过且逐渐没人遵守,那保留它只会造成节点之间策略不一致,反而增加网络复杂性。通过取消限制,所有核心节点一致地接受任意大小OP_RETURN,可避免因为策略差异导致的网络孤块或中继不畅(尽管共识不受影响,但策略不一致会带来一些网络层问题)。同时删除相关配置项,意味着简化用户配置,减少困惑和误用。Peter Todd在回应保留配置选项的建议时提到,Bitcoin Core在Full-RBF功能上也曾移除过用户可选项,直接默认启用,因为现实证明矿工最终都会朝盈利的方向调整策略,节点自行设置反而无济于事github.com。他以RBF为例:在Core开启默认Full-RBF之前,矿工几乎已经100%自行采用了RBF策略,因此保留开关意义不大github.com。类比来看,数据交易也是如此:如果有利可图,矿工终会打包,无论节点是否选择不转发。
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反对方观点:
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去除限制会放松对垃圾交易的防线:反对者担心,一旦解除OP_RETURN限制,链上将出现更多纯粹存储数据的“垃圾”交易,给网络带来DoS攻击和资源消耗风险。开发者 BrazyDevelopment 详细描述了可能被加剧的攻击向量github.com:首先,“Flood-and-Loot”攻击——攻击者构造带有巨大OP_RETURN数据的低价值交易(符合共识规则,多笔交易可达数MB数据),疯狂填充各节点的内存池。github.com这样会占满节点内存和带宽,延迟正常交易的传播和确认,并推高手续费竞争。github.com虽然节点有
maxmempool
大小限制和最低中继费率等机制,但这些机制基于常规交易行为调校,面对异常海量的数据交易可能捉襟见肘github.com。其次,“RBF替换循环”攻击——攻击者可以利用无需额外费用的RBF替换,不断发布和替换包含大OP_RETURN的数据交易,在内存池中反复占据空间却不被确认,从而扰乱手续费市场和内存池秩序github.com。反对者认为,移除大小上限将使上述攻击更廉价、更容易实施github.com。他们主张即便要放宽,也应设定一个“高但合理”的上限(例如100KB),或在内存池压力大时动态调整限制,以保护较小资源节点的运行github.com。 -
用户丧失自定义策略的权利:一些开发者反对彻底删掉
-datacarrier
和-datacarriersize
选项。他们认为即使大势所趋是接受更多数据,也应保留用户自主选择的空间。正如开发者 BitcoinMechanic 所言:“矿工接受大数据交易不代表用户就不能选择自己的内存池装些什么”github.com。目前用户可以通过配置将-datacarrier
设为0(不中继OP_RETURN交易)或者调低-datacarriersize
来严格限制自己节点的策略。直接去除这些选项,会让那些出于各种考虑(如运营受限资源节点、防范垃圾数据)的用户失去控制权。从这个角度看,反对者认为限制应该由用户 opt-in 地解除,而不是一刀切放开。开发者 Retropex 也表示:“如果矿工想要更大的数据载体交易,他们完全可以自行调整这些设置…没有理由剥夺矿工和节点运营者做选择的权利”github.com。 -
此改动非必要且不符合部分用户利益:有反对意见认为当前83字节其实已经能覆盖绝大多数合理应用需求,更大的数据上链并非比特币设计初衷。他们担心放开限制会鼓励把比特币区块链当作任意数据存储层,偏离“点对点电子现金”主线,可能带来长期的链膨胀问题。这一阵营有人将此争议上升为理念之争:是坚持比特币作为金融交易为主,还是开放成为通用数据区块链?有评论形容这场拉锯“有点类似2017年的扩容之争”,虽然本质不同(一个是共识层区块大小辩论,一个是策略层数据使用辩论),但双方观点分歧同样明显99bitcoins.com99bitcoins.com。一些反对者(如Luke Dashjr等)长期主张减少非必要的数据上链,此次更是明确 Concept NACK。Luke-Jr 认为,其实完全可以通过引入地址格式变化等办法来识别并限制存数据的交易,而不需要动用共识层改动github.com(虽然他也承认这会非常激进和不现实,但以此反驳“除了改共识无计可施”的观点)。总之,反对者倾向于维持现状:代码里已有的限制无需移除,至少不应在无压倒性共识下贸然改变github.com。
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社区共识不足:许多开发者在GitHub上给出了“Concept NACK”(概念上不支持)的评价。一位参与者感叹:“又来?两年前讨论过的理由现在依然适用”github.com。在PR的Review日志中,可以看到反对此提案的活跃贡献者数量明显多于支持者github.com。例如,反对阵营包括 Luke-Jr、BitcoinMechanic、CryptoGuida、1ma 等众多开发者和社区成员,而支持此提案的核心开发者相对少一些(包括Jameson Lopp、Sjöors、Sergio Demian Lerner等)github.com。这种意见分裂显示出社区对取消OP_RETURN限制尚未达成广泛共识。一些反对者还担忧这么大的改动可能引发社区矛盾,甚至有人夸张地提到可能出现新的链分叉风险99bitcoins.com99bitcoins.com(虽然实际上由于不涉及共识,硬分叉风险很小,但社区内部分歧确实存在)。
综上,支持者聚焦于提高链上效率、顺应实际需求和减轻UTXO负担,认为解除限制利大于弊;而反对者强调网络稳健、安全和用户自主,担心轻易放开会招致滥用和攻击。双方在GitHub上的讨论异常热烈,很多评论获得了数十个👍或👎表态,可见整个社区对此议题的关注度之高github.comgithub.com。
PR当前状态及后续展望
截至目前(2025年5月初),PR #32359 仍处于开放讨论阶段,并未被合并。鉴于该提案在概念上收到了众多 NACK,缺乏开发者间的明确共识,短期内合并的可能性不大。GitHub 上的自动统计显示,给予“Concept NACK”的评审者数量显著超过“Concept ACK”的数量github.com。这表明在Bitcoin Core维护者看来,社区对是否采纳此改动存在明显分歧。按照 Bitcoin Core 一贯的谨慎作风,当一个提案存在较大争议时,通常会被搁置或要求进一步修改、讨论,而不会仓促合并。
目前,该PR正等待进一步的评审和讨论。有开发者提出了替代方案或折中思路。例如,Bitcoin Core维护者 instagibbs 提交了相关的 PR #32406,提议仅取消默认的OP_RETURN大小上限(等效于将
-datacarriersize
默认提高到极大),但保留配置选项,从而在不牺牲用户选择权的情况下实现功能开放github.com。这表明部分反对者并非完全拒绝放宽限制,而是希望以更温和的方式推进。PR #32359 与这些提案互相冲突,需要协调出统一的方案github.com。另外,也有开发者建议在测试网上模拟大OP_RETURN交易的攻击场景,以评估风险、说服怀疑者github.com。审议状态总结:综合来看,PR #32359 尚未接近合并,更谈不上被正式接受进入下一个Bitcoin Core版本。它既没有被关闭(拒绝),也没有快速进入最终review/merge阶段,而是停留在激烈讨论中。目前Bitcoin Core的维护者并未给出明确的合并时间表,反而是在鼓励社区充分讨论其利弊。未来的走向可能有几种:要么提案经过修改(例如保留配置项、增加安全机制等)逐渐赢得共识后合并,要么维持搁置等待更明确的社区信号。此外,不排除开发者转而采用渐进路线——例如先在测试网络取消限制试验,或先提高上限值而非彻底移除,以观察效果。也有可能此提案最终会因共识不足而长期悬而不决。
总之,OP_RETURN字节限制之争体现了比特币开发中策略层决策的审慎和平衡:需要在创新开放与稳健保守之间找到折衷。PR #32359 所引发的讨论仍在持续,它的意义在于促使社区重新审视链上数据存储的策略取舍。无论最终结果如何,这一讨论本身对比特币的发展具有积极意义,因为它让开发者和社区更加清晰地权衡了比特币作为数据载体和价值载体的定位。我们将持续关注该提案的进展,以及围绕它所展开的进一步测试和论证。github.comgroups.google.com
引用来源:
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Bitcoin Core PR #32359 提案内容github.comgithub.com及开发者讨论(Peter Todd评论github.comgithub.com等)
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Bitcoin Dev 邮件列表讨论帖:《Relax OP_RETURN standardness restrictions》groups.google.comgroups.google.com
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GitHub 开发者评论摘录:支持意见(Jameson Loppgithub.com等)与反对意见(BitcoinMechanicgithub.com、BrazyDevelopmentgithub.com等)
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Bitcoin Core PR 评论自动统计(Concept ACK/NACK 汇总)github.com
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2025-05-05 13:34:22Hello
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@ c9badfea:610f861a
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bash git bundle create backup.bundle --all
2. Verify
bash git bundle verify backup.bundle
3. Restore
bash git clone backup.bundle
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@ 752f5d10:88491db3
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WalletScrutiny #nostrOpinion
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@ dd664d5e:5633d319
2025-05-05 07:47:50Speak your truth, Nostr
I think that there's a difference in the decisions people make when they're True Believers, and when they've just been hired to do something, or they arrived much later and don't really get the point of the decisions. It's that way with any organization controlled by a protocol, such as a constitution, basic law, canon, or core specification.
The True Believers all eventually look like idiotic fanatics who can't "keep up with the cool kids", but they arrived there because they were looking for a solution to a particular problem that they were having. If you then change the solution, to solve some other problem, while destroying the solution that attracted them to the project, in the first place, then they'll be unhappy about it.
Being cool doesn't automatically make you right about everything, but you can simply have enough might to "change" what is right. Shift the goalposts so that the problem you are trying to solve is The Most Pressing Problem. Everyone still focused on the Original Problem is reduced to protesting and being called "difficult", "unhelpful", "uncooperative", "rude".
Why are they protesting? Why don't they just go with the flow? Look at us, we never protest. We are so nice! We're totally happy with the way things are going. We are always polite and elegant and regal. Only rude people complain.
Good vibes only.
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@ 005bc4de:ef11e1a2
2025-05-05 07:31:15How does MSTR buy bitcoin without bumping the price?
Michael Saylor buys bitcoin and he has a handy tool to track his purchases, at, well, https://saylortracker.com
Mondays have been Saylor's buy-days, and rumors are that he may be at it again.
Yet, with all the mega-buying, why does it seem like the price doesn't jump? This is a question that comes to my mind seemingly each week now with the next MSTR buy.
Grok AI seems to imply that even though Saylor's purchases are huge, they're still not big enough to move the market. Average daily volume traded for BTC seems to be in the $15 billion upwards to $60 billion. So, Saylor's 1 to 2 or 4 billion dollar purchases evidently still aren't enough to eat up the order book.
This is a little hard to swallow considering that Grok estimated, "MicroStrategy owns approximately 2.81% of all Bitcoin in circulation and 2.64% of the total Bitcoin supply that will ever exist." I guess that other 97% is just moving their bitcoin around, back-and-forth?
The standard answer I've heard as to why the market doesn't move has been, "Oh, MSTR buys bitcoin over-the-counter, not off of exchanges where the prices come from."
That's a simple elevator-ride one sentence answer that seems plausible. I could meet someone on the street and say, "Hey, you got any bitcoin and do you wanna sell it?" If they said, "Yeah, and sure," then I could hand them some cash and they could send some BTC to me. The exchanges would be unmoved by this over the counter transaction.
Or, I might be interested in buying a Beanie Babie tie-dyed PEACE bear. The market, ebay, seems to list them around $8.99. But, if I buy a hundred of them off that bitcoin guy on the sidewalk, ebay and the price their isn't affected at all. Not are the 79 "watchers" keeping an eye on the PEACE bear.
But still, to me, that one-line OTC answer somehow seems off. Seriously, does Saylor have connections with people who want to sell thousands or tens of thousands of bitcoin? Every week? Who are these people with all that bitcoin to sell? Can Saylor connect me to a seller of 100 tie-dyed PEACE bears?
Maybe Saylor actually does have those kinds of connections to make those kinds of purchases. Or, maybe Grok is right and Saylor's moves aren't as big-fish as they seem. Anyway, I don't know, and those are circles that I don't move in. And, after all, I guess I still really don't know how he buys so much without moving the market.
!HBIT
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@ fd06f542:8d6d54cd
2025-05-05 01:38:09https://blossom.band/ 是Nostr.build旗下的Blossom Server服务页面,为Nostr社交媒体平台用户提供媒体上传服务,依托Nostr.build基础设施,具有独特优势和明确规范。 1. 服务背景:由Nostr.build提供支持,借助其经过时间验证、高可用性的基础设施以及全球覆盖的快速CDN网络,每个用户的npub都有专属服务器域名,保证用户数据独立性。 2. 上传限制:单次上传文件大小硬限制为100MiB,上传次数和存储时长不受限。支持常见媒体类型上传,包括图片、音频和视频。若有更大上传尺寸等扩展需求,可查看相关付费计划。所有上传需遵循服务条款。 3. 兼容性与接口:认证方式为签名的nostr事件,支持Nostr文件元数据标签(NIP - 94)BUD - 08等。提供多种接口,如GET、HEAD、DELETE、PUT等用于文件的获取、查看、删除和上传等操作 ,部分接口需认证,不同接口有不同功能和限制。 4. 限制条件:使用PUT /upload或PUT /mirror端点上传时,含GPS元数据的媒体文件会被拒绝。 5. 支持的媒体类型:免费用户可上传常见媒体类型,如.jpg、.png等;付费用户根据不同计划,除免费内容外,还能上传.pdf、.svg和.zip等格式文件。 6. 关于Nostr.build:2022年12月24日开始为Nostr平台提供免费媒体上传服务,旨在推动Nostr生态发展。团队秉持透明、社区化的媒体审核方式和开源理念,致力于打造安全可靠的平台,欢迎用户反馈和建议 。
使用例子:
假设你是Nostr社交媒体平台的用户,想在该平台分享图片、音频或视频等媒体内容,就可以使用
https://blossom.band/
提供的服务。下面以分享一张图片和管理已上传媒体为例,介绍其使用方法:- 上传图片:你需要先对上传操作进行签名认证(通过Signed nostr event方式)。认证完成后,使用
PUT /upload
接口来上传图片。例如,你本地有一张名为example.jpg
的图片,通过编程方式(如使用Python的requests
库)构造请求:
```python import requests import json
假设你已经获取到签名认证信息
headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json", "Authorization": "Bearer your_signed_nostr_event" } files = { 'file': open('example.jpg', 'rb') } response = requests.put('https://blossom.band/upload', headers=headers, files=files) if response.status_code == 200: print("图片上传成功") else: print(f"上传失败,状态码: {response.status_code}") ```
- 获取上传文件信息:图片上传成功后,会得到一个对应的
sha256
哈希值。你可以使用GET /<sha256>
接口(假设图片对应的sha256
哈希值为your_sha256_value
)获取文件信息,例如:
```python import requests
headers = { "Authorization": "Bearer your_signed_nostr_event" } response = requests.get(f'https://blossom.band/your_sha256_value.jpg', headers=headers) if response.status_code == 200: print("获取文件信息成功") else: print(f"获取失败,状态码: {response.status_code}") ```
- 删除上传的图片:如果你想删除已上传的图片,可以使用
DELETE /<sha256>
接口。同样以your_sha256_value
为例:
```python import requests
headers = { "Authorization": "Bearer your_signed_nostr_event" } response = requests.delete(f'https://blossom.band/your_sha256_value.jpg', headers=headers) if response.status_code == 200: print("图片删除成功") else: print(f"删除失败,状态码: {response.status_code}") ```
- 查看用户上传列表:使用
GET /list/<pubkey>
接口(pubkey
为你的Nostr公钥)可以查看你上传的所有媒体文件列表。例如:
```python import requests
headers = { "Authorization": "Bearer your_signed_nostr_event" } pubkey = "your_public_key" response = requests.get(f'https://blossom.band/list/{pubkey}', headers=headers) if response.status_code == 200: print("获取上传列表成功") print(response.json()) else: print(f"获取失败,状态码: {response.status_code}") ```
- 上传图片:你需要先对上传操作进行签名认证(通过Signed nostr event方式)。认证完成后,使用
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@ 8671a6e5:f88194d1
2025-05-06 16:23:25"I tried pasting my login key into the text field, but no luck—it just wouldn't work. Turns out, the login field becomes completely unusable whenever the on-screen keyboard shows up on my phone. So either no one ever bothered to test this on a phone, or they did and thought, ‘Eh, who needs to actually log in anyway?’."
### \ \ Develop and evolve
Any technology or industry at the forefront of innovation faces the same struggle. Idealists, inventors, and early adopters jump in first, working to make things usable for the technical crowd. Only later do the products begin to take shape for the average user.
Bitcoin’s dropping the Ball on usability (and user-experience)
First, we have to acknowledge the progress we've made. Bitcoin has come a long way in terms of usability—no doubt about it. Even if I still think it’s bad, it’s nowhere near as terrible as it was ten or more years ago. The days of printing a paper wallet from some shady website and hoping it would still work months or years later are behind us. The days of buggy software never getting fixed are mostly over.
The Bitcoin technology itself made progress through many BIPs (Bitcoin Improvement Proposals) and combined with an increasing number of apps, devs, websites and related networks (Liquid, Lightning, Nostr, ....) we can say that we're seeing a strong ecosystem going its way. The ecosystem is alive and expanding, and technically, things are clearly working. The problem is that we’re still building with a mindset where developers and project managers consider usability—but don’t truly care about it in practice. They don’t lead with it. (Yes, there are always exceptions.)
All that progress looks cool, when you see the latest releases of hardware wallets, software wallets, exchanges, nostr clients and services built purely for bitcoin, you're usually thinking that we've progressed nicely. But I want to focus on the downside of all these shiny tools. Because if Bitcoin has made it this far, it’s mostly thanks to people who deeply understand its value and are stubborn enough to push through the friction. They don’t give up when the user experience sucks.
Many bitcoiners completely lost their perspective on the software front in my opinion. Because we could have been so much further ahead, and we didn't because some of the most important components on the user-facing side of Bitcoin (arguably the most important part) hasn’t kept pace with the popularity and possible growth. And that should be a great concern, because Bitcoin is meant to be open and accessible. The blockchain is public. This is supposed to be for everyone. This is an open ledger technology so in theory everything is user-facing to one extent or another. Yet we fail on that front to make the glue stick. Somewhere, we’re easily amused by the tools we create, and often contains hurdles we can’t see or feel. While users reject it after 5 seconds tops.
We didn’t came a lot further yet, because we’ve ignored usability at its core (pun intended).
I’m not talking about usability in the “it works on my machine” sense. I’m talking about usability that meets the standard of modern apps. Think Spotify, Instagram, Uber, Gmail. Products that ordinary people use without reading a manual or digging through forums.
That’s the bar. We’re still far from it.
Bad UX scares your grandma away
… and that’s how many bitcoiners apparently like it.
Subsequently, when I say usability, I’m using it as an umbrella term. For me, it covers user experience, user interface, and real-life, full-cycle testing—from onboarding a brand new user to rolling out a new version of the app. And oh boy, our onboarding is so horrible. (“Hey wanna try bitcoin? Here’s an app that takes up to 4 minutes or more to get though, but wait, you’ll have to install a plugin, or wait I’ll send you an on-chain transaction…)
Take a look at the listings on Bitvocation, an excellent job board for Bitcoiners and related projects. You’ll quickly notice a pattern: almost no companies are hiring software testers. It’s marketing, more marketing, some sales, and of course, full-stack developers. But … No testers.
Because testing has become something that’s often skipped or automated in a hurry. Maybe the devs run a test locally to confirm that the feature they just built doesn’t crash outright. That’s it. And if testing does happen at a company, it’s usually shallow—focused only on the top five percent of critical bugs. The finer points that shape real user experience, like button placement, navigation flow, and responsiveness, are dumped on “the community.”
Which leads to some software being rushed out to production, and only then do teams discover how many problems exist in the real world. If there’s anyone left to care that is, since most teams are scattered all over the world and get paid by the hour by some VC firm on a small runway to a launch date.
This has real life consequences I’ve seen for myself with new users. Like a lightning wallet having a +5 minute onboarding time, and a fat on-screen error for the new users, or a hardware wallet stuck in an endless upgrade loop, just because nobody tested it on a device that was “old” (as in, one year old).
The result is clear: usability and experience testing are so low on the priority list, they may as well not exist. And that’s tragic, because the enthusiasm of new users gets crushed the moment they run into what I call Linux’plaining.
That’s when something obvious fails — like a lookup command that’s copied straight from their own help documentation but doesn’t work — and the answer you get as a user is something like: “Yeah, but first you have to…” followed by an explanation that isn’t mentioned anywhere in the interface or documentation. You were just supposed to know. No one updates the documentation, and no one cares. As most of the projects are very temporary or don’t really care if it succeeds or not, because they’re bitcoiners and bitcoin always wins. Just like PGP always was super cool and good, and users should just be smarter.
Lessons from the past usability disasters
We can always learn from the past especially when its precedents are still echoing through the systems we use today
So here goes, some examples from the legacy / fiat industry:
Lotus Notes, for example. Once a titan in enterprise communication software, which managed to capture about 145 million mailboxes. But its downfall is an example of what happens when you ignore and keep ignoring real-life user needs and fail to evolve with the market. Software like that doesn’t just fade, it collapses under the weight of its own inertia and bloat. If you think bitcoin can’t have that, yes… we’re of course not having a competitor in the market (hard money is hard money, not a mailbox or office software provider of course). But we can erode trust to the extent that it becomes LotusNotes’d.
Its archaic 1990s interface came with clunky navigation and a chaotic document management system. Users got frustrated fast—basic tasks took too long. Picture this: you're stuck in a cubicle, trying to find the calendar function in Lotus Notes while a giant office printer hisses and spits out stacks of paper behind you. The platform never made the leap to modern expectations. It failed to deliver proper mobile clients and clung to outdated tech like LotusScript and the Domino architecture, which made it vulnerable to security issues and incompatible with the web standards of the time. By 2012, IBM pulled the plug on the Lotus brand, as businesses moved en masse to cloud-based alternatives.
Another kind of usability failure has plagued PGP1 (and still does so after 34 years). PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is a time-tested and rock-solid method for encryption and key exchange, but it’s riddled with usability problems, especially for anyone who isn’t technically inclined.
Its very nature and complexity are already steep hurdles (and yes, you can’t make it fully easy without compromising how it’s supposed to work—granted). But the real problem? Almost zero effort has gone into giving even the most eager new users a manageable learning curve. That neglect slowly killed off any real user base—except for the hardcore encryption folks who already know what they’re doing.
Ask anyone in a shopping street or the historic center of your city if they’ve heard of PGP. And on the off chance someone knows it’s not a trendy new fast-food joint called “Perfectly Grilled Poultry,” the odds of them having actually used it in the past six months are basically zero, unless you happen to bump into that one neckbeard guy in his 60s wearing a stained Star Wars T-shirt named Leonard.
The builders of PGP made one major mistake: they never treated usability as a serious design goal (that’s normal for people knee deep in encryption, I get that, it’s the way it is). PGP is fantastic on itself. Other companies and projects tried to build around it, but while they stumbled, tools like Signal and ProtonMail stepped in; offering the same core features of encryption and secure messaging, minus the headache. They delivered what PGP never could: powerful functionality wrapped in something regular people can actually use. Now, we’ve got encrypted communication flowing through apps like Signal, where all the complex tech is buried so deep in the background, the average user doesn’t even realize it’s there. ProtonMail went one step further even, integrating PGP so cleanly that users never need to exchange keys or understand the cryptography behind it all, yet still benefit from bulletproof encryption.
There’s no debate—this shift is a good thing. History shows that unusable software fades into irrelevance. Whether due to lack of interest, failure to reach critical mass, or a competitor swooping in to eat market share, clunky tools don’t survive. Now, to be clear, Bitcoin doesn’t have to worry about that kind of threat. There’s no real competition when it comes to hard money. Unless, of course, you genuinely believe that flashy shitcoins are a viable alternative—in which case, you might as well stop reading here and go get yourself scammed on the latest Solana airdrop or whatever hype train’s leaving the station today for the degens.
The main takeaway here is that Bitcoin must avoid becoming the next Lotus Notes, bloated with features but neglected by users—or the next PGP, sidelined by its own lack of usability. That kind of trajectory would erode trust, especially if usability and onboarding keep falling behind. And honestly, we’re already seeing signs of this in bitcoin. User adoption in Europe, especially in countries like Germany is noticeably lagging. The introduction of the EU’s MiCA regulations isn’t helping either. Most of the companies that were actually pushing adoption are now either shutting down, leaving the EU, or jumping through creative loopholes just to stay alive. And the last thing on anyone’s mind is improving UX. It takes time, effort, and specialized people to seriously think through how to build this properly, from the beginning, with this ease of use and onboarding in mind. That’s a luxury most teams can’t or won’t prioritize right now. Understandably when the lack of funds is still a major issue within the bitcoin space. (for people sitting on hard money, there’s surprisingly little money flowing into useful projects that aren’t hyped up empty boxes)
The number of nodes being set up by end users worldwide isn’t exactly skyrocketing either. Sure, there’s some growth but let’s not overstate it. Based on Bitnodes’ snapshots taken in March of each year, we’re looking at: 2022 : around 10500 2023 : around 17000 2024 : around 18500 2025 : around 21000 (I know there are different methods of measuring these, like read-only nodes, the % change is roughly the same nonetheless)
In my opinion, if we had non-clunky software that was actually released with proper testing and usability in mind, we could’ve easily doubled those node numbers. A bad user experience with a wallet spreads fast—and brings in exactly zero new users. The same goes for people trying to set up a miner or spin up a node, only to give up after a few frustrating steps. Sure, there are good people out there making guides and videos2 to help mitigate those hurdles, and that helps. But let’s be honest: there’s still very little “wow” factor when average users interact with most Bitcoin software. Almost every time they walk away, it’s because of one of two things—usability issues or bugs.
For the record: if a user can’t set up a wallet because the interface is so rotten or poorly tested, so they don’t know where to click or how to even select a seed word from a list, then that’s a problem — that’s a bug. Argue all you want: sure, it’s not a code-level bug and no, it’s not a system crash. But it is a usability failure. Call it onboarding friction, UX flaw, whatever fits your spreadsheet or circus Maximus of failures in your ticketing system. Bottom line: if your software doesn’t help users accomplish its core purpose, it’s broken. It’s a bug. Pretending it’s something a copywriter or marketing team can fix is pure deflection. The solution isn’t to relabel the problem, 1990’s telecom-style, just to avoid dealing with it. It’s to actually sit down, think, collaborate, and go through the issue, and getting real solutions out. ”No it’s not an issue, that’s how it works” like someone from a failing (and by now defunct) wallet told me once, is not a solution.
You got 21 seconds
The user can’t be onboarded because your software has an “issue”? In my book, that’s a bug. The usual response when you report it? “Yeah, that’s not a priority.” Well, guess what? It actually is a priority. All these small annoyances, hurdles, and bits of BS still plague this industry, and they make the whole experience miserable for regular people trying it out for the first time. The first 21 seconds (yeah, you see what I did there) are the most important when someone opens new software. If it doesn’t click right away—if they’re fiddling with sats or dollar signs, or hunting for some hidden setting buried behind a tiny arrow—it’s game over. They’re annoyed. They’re gone.
And this is exactly why we’re seeing a flood of shitcoin apps sweeping new users off their feet with "faster apps" or "nicer designs" apps that somehow can afford the UI specialists and slick, centralized setups to spread their lies and scams.
I hate to say it, but the Phantom wallet for example, for the Solana network, loaded with fake airdrop schemes and the most blatant scams — has a far better UX than most Bitcoin wallets and Lightning Wallets. Learn from it. Download that **** and get to know what we do wrong and how we can learn from the enemy.
That’s a hard truth. So, instead of just screaming “Uh, shitcooooin!” (yes, we know it is), maybe we should start learning from it. Their apps are better than ours in terms of UI and UX. They attract more people 5x faster (we know that’s also because of the fast gains and retardation playing with the marketing) but we can’t keep ignoring that. Somehow these apps attract more than our trustworthiness, our steady, secure, decentralized hard money truth.
It’s like stepping into one of the best Italian restaurants in town—supposedly. But then the menu’s a mess, the staff is scrolling on their phones, and something smells burnt coming from the kitchen. So, what do you do? You walk out. You cross the street to the fast food joint and order a burger and fries. And as you’re walking out with your food, someone from the Italian place yells at you: “Fast food is bad!” ”Yeah man I know, I wanted a nice Spaghetti aglio e olio, but here I am, digesting a cheeseburger that felt rather spongy.” (the problem is so gone so deep now, that users just walk past that Italian restaurant, don’t even recognize it as a restaurant because it doesn’t have cheeseburgers).
Fear of the dark
Technical people, not marketeers built bitcoin, it’s build on hundreds of small building blocks that interacted over time to have the bitcoin network and it’s immer evolving value. At one point David Chaum cooked up eCash, using blind signatures to let people send digital money anonymously — except it was still stuck on clunky centralized servers. Go back even further, to the 1970s, when Diffie, Hellman, and Rivest introduced public-key cryptography—the magic sauce that gave us secure digital signatures and authentication, making sure your messages stayed private and tamper-proof.
Fast forward to the 1990s, where peer-to-peer started to take off, decentralized networks getting started. Adam Back’s Hashcash in ‘97 used proof-of-work to fight email spam, and the cypherpunks were all about sticking it to the man with privacy-first, the invention 199 Human-Readable 128-bit keys3, decentralized systems. We started to swap files over p2p networks and later, torrents.
All these parts—anonymous cash, encryption, and leaderless networks finally clicked into place when Satoshi Nakamoto poured them into a chain of blocks, built on an ingenious “time-stamping” system: the timechain, or blockchain if you prefer. And just like that, Bitcoin was born—a peer-to-peer money system that didn’t need middlemen and actually worked without any central servers.
So yes, it’s only natural that Bitcoin and the many tools, born from math, obscurity, and cryptography, isn’t exactly always a user-interface darling. That’s also it’s charm for me in any case, as the core is robust and valuable beyond belief. That’s why we love to so see more use, more adoption.
But that doesn’t mean we can’t squash critical “show-stopper” bugs before releasing bitcoin-related software. And it sure as hell doesn’t mean we should act like jerks when a user points out something’s broken, confusing, or just doesn’t meet expectations. We can’t be complacent either about our role as builders of the next generations, as the core is hard money, and it would be a fatal mistake for the world to see it being used only for some rockstars from Wall Street and their counterparts to store their debt laden fiat. We can free people, make them better, make them elevate themselves. And yet, the people we try to elevate, we often alienate. All because we don’t test our stuff well enough. We should be so good, we blow the banking apps away. (they’re blowing themselves out of the market luckily with fiat “features” and overly over the top use of “analytics” to measure your carbon footprint for example).
We should be so damn professional that someone using Bitcoin apps for a full year wouldn’t even notice any bugs, because there wouldn’t be much to get annoyed by.
So… we have to do better. I’ve seen it time and time again — on Lightning tipping apps, Nostr plugins, wallets, hardware wallets, even metal plates we can screw up somehow … you name it. “It works on my machine”, isn’t enough anymore! Those days are over.
Even apps built with solid funding and strong dev and test teams like fedi.xyz4 can miss the mark. While the idea was good and the app itself ran fine without too much hurdles and usual bugs. But usability failed on a different front: there was just nothing meaningful to do in the app beyond poking around, chatting a bit, and sending a few sats back and forth. The communities it’s supposed to connect, just aren’t there, or weren’t there “yet”.
It’s a beautifully designed application and a strong proof-of-concept for federated community funds. But then… nothing. No one I know uses it. Their last blogpost was from beginning of October 2024, which doesn’t bode well, writing this than 6 months after. That said, they got some great onboarding going, usually under 20 seconds, which proves it can be done right (even if it was all a front-end for a more complex backend).
As you can see “usability” is a broad terminology, covering technical aspects, user-interface, but also use-cases. Even if you have a cool app that works really well and is well thought-out users won’t use it if there’s no real substance. You can’t get that critical mass by waiting for customers to come in or communities to embrace it. They won’t, because most of the individuals already had past experiences with bitcoin apps or services, and there’s a reason for them not being on-board already.
A lot of bitcoin companies build tools for new people. Never for the lapsed people, the persons that came in, thought of it as an investment or “a coin”… then left because of a bad experience or the price going down in fiat. All the while we have some software that usually isn’t so kind to new people, or causes loss of funds and time. Even if they make one little “mistake” of not knowing the system beforehand.
Bitcoin’s Moby Dick
\ Bitcoin itself has a big issue here. The user base could grow faster, and more robust, if there wasn’t software that worked as a sort of repellent against users.
I especially see a younger and less tech-savvy audience absolutely disliking the software we have now. No matter if it’s Electrum’s desktop wallet (hardly the sexiest tool out there, although I like it myself, but it lacks some features), Sparrow, or any lightning wallet out there (safe for WoS). I even saw people disliking Proton wallet, which I personally thought of as something really slick, well-made and polished. But even that doesn’t cut it for many people, as the “account” and “wallet” system wasn’t clear enough for them. (You see, we all have the same bias, because we know bitcoin, we look at it from a perspective of “facepalm, of course it’s a wallet named “account”, but when you sit next to a new user, it becomes clear that this is a hurdle. (please proton wallet: name a wallet a wallet, not “account”. But most users already in bitcoin, love what you’re doing)
Naturally disliking usability
The same technically brilliant people who maintain Bitcoin and build its apps haven’t quite tapped into their inner Steve Jobs—if that person even exists in the Bitcoin space. Let’s be honest: the next iOS-style wow moment, or the kind of frictionless usability seen in Spotify or Instagram, probably won’t come from hardcore Bitcoin devs alone. In fact, some builders in the space seem to actively disregard—or even look down on—discussions about usability. Just mention names like Wallet of Satoshi (yes, we all know it’s a custodial frontend) or the need for smoother interactions with Bitcoin, and you’ll get eye-rolls or defensive rants instead of curiosity or openness.
Moving more towards a better user interface for things like Sparrow or Bitcoin Core for example, would bring all kinds of “bad things” according to some, and on top of that, bring in new users (noobs) that ask questions like: “Do you burn all these sats when I make a transaction?” (Yes, that’s a real one.)
I get the “usability sucks” gripe — fear of losing key features, dumbing things down, or opening the door to unwanted changes (like BIP proposals real bitcoiners hate) that tweak bitcoin to suit any user’s whim. Close to no one in bitcoin (really in bitcoin!) wants that, including me.
That fear is however largely unfounded; because Bitcoin doesn’t change without consensus. Any change that would undermine its core use or value proposition simply won’t make it through. And let’s be honest: most of the users who crave these “faster,” centralized alternatives—those drawn to slick apps, one-click solutions, and dopamine-driven UI—will either stick with fiat, ape into the shitcoin-of-the-month, or praise the shiny new CBDC once it drops (“much fast, much cool”). These degen types, chasing fiat gains and jackpot dreams, aren’t relevant to this story, No matter what we build for bitcoin, they’ll always love the fiat-story and will always dislike bitcoin because it’s not a jackpot for them. (Honestly, why don’t they just gamble at a casino?)
People who fear that improving usability will somehow bring down the Bitcoin network are being a bit too paranoid—and honestly, they often don’t understand what usability or proper testing actually means.
They treat it like fluff, when in reality it's fundamental. Usability doesn't mean dumbing things down or compromising Bitcoin's core values; it means understanding why your fancy new app isn’t being used by anyone outside of your bubble. Testing is the beating heart of getting things out with confidence. Nothing more satisfying in software building than to proudly show even your beta versions to users, knowing it’s well tested. It’s much more than clicking a few buttons and tossing your code on GitHub. It's about asking real questions: can someone outside your Telegram group actually use this and will it they be using the software at all?
If you create a Nostr app that opens an in-app browser window and then tries to log you in with your NIPS05 or NIPS07 or whatever number it is that authenticates you, then you need to think about how it’s going to work in real life. Have people already visited this underlying website? Is that website using the exact same mechanism? Is it really working like we think it is in the real world? (Some notable good things are happening with the development of Keychat for example, I have the feeling they get it, it’s not all bad). And yes, there are still bugs and things to improve there, they’re just starting. (The browser section and nostr login need some work imho).
Guess what? You can test your stuff. But it takes time and effort. The kind of effort that, if skipped, gets multiplied across thousands of people. Thousands of people wasting their time trying to use your app, hitting errors, assuming they did something wrong, retrying, googling workarounds—only to eventually realize: it’s not them. It’s a bug. A bug you didn’t catch. Because you didn’t test. And now everyone loses. And guess what? Those users? They’re not coming back.
A good example (to stay positive here) is Fountain App, where the first versions were , eh… let’s say not so good, and then quickly evolved into a company and product that works really well, and also listens to their users and fixes their bugs. The interface can still be better in my opinion, but it’s getting there. And it’s super good now.
A bad example? Alby. (Sorry to say.) It still suffers from a bloated, clunky interface and an onboarding flow that utterly confuses new or returning users. It just doesn’t get the job done. Opinions may vary, sure, but hand this app to any non-technical user and ask them to get online and do a Nostr zap. Watch what happens. If they even manage to get through the initial setup, that is.
Another example? Bitkit. When I tried transferring funds from the "savings" to the "spending" account, the wallet silently opened a Lightning channel—no warning, no explanation—and suddenly my coins were locked up. To make things worse, the wallet still showed the full balance as spendable, even though part of it was now stuck in that channel. That was in November 2024, the last time I touched Bitkit. I wasted too much time trying to figure it out, I haven’t looked back (assuming the project is even still alive, I didn’t see them pop up anywhere).
Some metal BIP39 backup tools are great in theory but poorly executed. I bought one that didn’t even include a simple instruction on how to open it. The person I gave it to spent two hours trying to open it with a screwdriver and even attempted drilling. Turns out, it just slides open with some pressure. A simple instruction would’ve saved all that frustration.
Builders often assume users “just get it,” but a small guide could’ve prevented all the hassle. It’s a small step, but it’s crucial for better user experience. So why not avoid such situations and put a friggin cheap piece of paper in the box so people know how to open it? (The creators would probably facepalm if they read this, “how can users nòt see this?”). Yeah,… put a paper in there with instructions.
That’s natural, because as a creator you’re “in” it, you know. You don’t see how others would overlook something so obvious.
Bitcoiners are extremely bad on that front.
I’ll dive deeper into some examples in part 2 of this post.
By AVB
end of part 1
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1 https://philzimmermann.com/EN/findpgp/
2 BTC sessions: set up a bitcoin node
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2025-05-06 16:11:35India csökkentené az atomerőművek építési idejét ambiciózus nukleáris céljai eléréséhez
India célja, hogy a jelenlegi 10 évről a „világszínvonalú” 6 évre csökkentse atomerőművi projektjeinek kivitelezési idejét, hogy elérje a 2047-re kitűzött, 100 GW beépített nukleáris kapacitást.
Az SBI Capital Markets (az Indiai Állami Bank befektetési banki leányvállalata) jelentése szerint ez segítene mérsékelni a korábbi költségtúllépéseket, és vonzóbbá tenné az országot a globális befektetők számára.
A jelentés szerint a jelenlegi, mintegy 8 GW kapacitás és a csak 7 GW-nyi építés alatt álló kapacitás mellett „jelentős gyorsítás” szükséges a célok eléréséhez.
A kormány elindította a „nukleáris energia missziót”, amelyhez körülbelül 2,3 milliárd dollárt (2 milliárd eurót) különített el K+F-re és legalább öt Bharat kis moduláris reaktor (BSMR) telepítésére, de további kihívásokat kell megoldania a célok eléréséhez.
Az építési idők csökkentése kulcsfontosságú, de a jelentés átfogó rendszerszintű reformokat is javasol, beleértve a gyorsabb engedélyezést, a földszerzési szabályok egyszerűsítését, az erőművek körüli védőtávolság csökkentését, és a szabályozó hatóság (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board) nagyobb önállóságát.
A jelentés szerint a nemzet korlátozott uránkészletei miatt elengedhetetlen az üzemanyagforrások diverzifikálása nemzetközi megállapodások révén, valamint az indiai nukleáris program 2. és 3. szakaszának felgyorsítása.
India háromlépcsős nukleáris programja célja egy zárt üzemanyagciklus kialakítása, amely a természetes uránra, a plutóniumra és végül a tóriumra épül. A 2. szakaszban gyorsneutronos reaktorokat használnak, amelyek több energiát nyernek ki az uránból, kevesebb bányászott uránt igényelnek, és a fel nem használt uránt új üzemanyaggá alakítják. A 3. szakaszban fejlett reaktorok működnek majd India hatalmas tóriumkészleteire alapozva.
2025 januárjában az indiai Nuclear Power Corporation (NPCIL) pályázatot írt ki Bharat SMR-ek telepítésére, először nyitva meg a nukleáris szektort indiai magáncégek előtt.
Eddig csak az állami tulajdonú NPCIL építhetett és üzemeltethetett kereskedelmi atomerőműveket Indiában.
A Bharat SMR-ek (a „Bharat” hindiül Indiát jelent) telepítése a „Viksit Bharat” („Fejlődő India”) program része.
Engedélyezési folyamat: „elhúzódó és egymásra épülő”
A Bharat atomerőmű fejlesztésének részletei továbbra sem világosak, de Nirmala Sitharaman pénzügyminiszter júliusban elmondta, hogy az állami National Thermal Power Corporation és a Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited közös vállalkozásában valósulna meg a fejlesztés.
Sitharaman hozzátette, hogy a kormány a magánszektorral közösen létrehozna egy Bharat Small Reactors nevű céget, amely SMR-ek és új nukleáris technológiák kutatás-fejlesztésével foglalkozna.
Az SBI jelentése szerint javítani kell az SMR programot, mert az engedélyezési folyamat jelenleg „elhúzódó és egymásra épülő”, és aránytalan kockázatot jelent a magánszereplők számára a reaktorfejlesztés során.
A program „stratégiailag jó helyzetben van a sikerhez”, mert szigorú belépési feltételeket támaszt, így csak komoly és alkalmas szereplők vehetnek részt benne.
A kormánynak azonban be kellene vezetnie egy kártérítési záradékot, amely védi a magáncégeket az üzemanyag- és nehézvíz-ellátás hiányától, amely az Atomenergia Minisztérium (DAE) hatáskörébe tartozik.
A jelentés szerint mind az üzemanyag, mind a nehézvíz ellátása a DAE-től függ, és „a hozzáférés hiánya” problémát jelenthet. India legtöbb kereskedelmi atomerőműve hazai fejlesztésű, nyomottvizes nehézvizes reaktor.
A jelentés szerint: „A meglévő szabályozási hiányosságok kezelése kulcsfontosságú, hogy a magánszektor vezethesse a kitűzött 100 GW nukleáris kapacitás 50%-ának fejlesztését 2047-ig.”
Az NPCIL nemrégiben közölte, hogy India 2031–32-ig további 18 reaktort kíván hozzáadni az energiamixhez, ezzel az ország nukleáris kapacitása 22,4 GW-ra nő.
A Nemzetközi Atomenergia-ügynökség adatai szerint Indiában 21 reaktor üzemel kereskedelmi forgalomban, amelyek 2023-ban az ország áramtermelésének körülbelül 3%-át adták. Hat egység van építés alatt.
Roszatom pert indított a leállított Hanhikivi-1 projekt miatt Finnországban
Az orosz állami Roszatom atomenergetikai vállalat pert indított Moszkvában a finn Fortum és Outokumpu cégek ellen, és 227,8 milliárd rubel (2,8 milliárd dollár, 2,4 milliárd euró) kártérítést követel a finnországi Hanhikivi-1 atomerőmű szerződésének felmondása miatt – derül ki bírósági dokumentumokból és a Roszatom közleményéből.
A Roszatom a „mérnöki, beszerzési és kivitelezési (EPC) szerződés jogellenes felmondása”, a részvényesi megállapodás, az üzemanyag-ellátási szerződés megsértése, valamint a kölcsön visszafizetésének megtagadása miatt követel kártérítést.
A Fortum a NucNetnek e-mailben azt írta, hogy „nem kapott hivatalos értesítést orosz perről”.
A Fortum 2025. április 29-i negyedéves jelentésében közölte, hogy a Roszatom finn leányvállalata, a Raos Project, valamint a Roszatom nemzetközi divíziója, a JSC Rusatom Energy International, illetve a Fennovoima (a Hanhikivi projektért felelős finn konzorcium) között a Hanhikivi EPC szerződésével kapcsolatban nemzetközi választottbírósági eljárás zajlik.
2025 februárjában a választottbíróság úgy döntött, hogy nincs joghatósága a Fortummal szembeni követelések ügyében. „Ez a döntés végleges volt, így a Fortum nem része a választottbírósági eljárásnak” – közölte a cég.
A Fortum 2015-ben kisebbségi tulajdonos lett a Fennovoima projektben, de a teljes tulajdonrészt 2020-ban leírta.
A Fennovoima konzorcium, amelyben a Roszatom a Raos-on keresztül 34%-os kisebbségi részesedéssel rendelkezett, 2022 májusában felmondta a Hanhikivi-1 létesítésére vonatkozó szerződést az ukrajnai háború miatti késedelmek és megnövekedett kockázatok miatt.
A projekt technológiája az orosz AES-2006 típusú nyomottvizes reaktor lett volna.
2021 áprilisában a Fennovoima közölte, hogy a projekt teljes beruházási költsége 6,5–7 milliárd euróról 7–7,5 milliárd euróra nőtt.
2022 augusztusában a Roszatom és a Fennovoima kölcsönösen milliárdos kártérítési igényt nyújtott be egymás ellen a projekt leállítása miatt.
A Fennovoima nemzetközi választottbírósági eljárást indított 1,7 milliárd euró előleg visszafizetéséért. A Roszatom 3 milliárd eurós ellenkeresetet nyújtott be. Ezek az ügyek jelenleg is nemzetközi bíróságok előtt vannak.
Dél-koreai delegáció Csehországba utazik nukleáris szerződés aláírására
Egy dél-koreai delegáció 2025. május 6-án Csehországba utazik, hogy részt vegyen egy több milliárd dolláros szerződés aláírásán, amely két új atomerőmű építéséről szól a Dukovany telephelyen – közölte a dél-koreai kereskedelmi, ipari és energetikai minisztérium.
A delegáció, amelyben kormányzati és parlamenti tisztviselők is vannak, kétnapos prágai látogatásra indul, hogy részt vegyen a szerdára tervezett aláírási ceremónián.
A küldöttség találkozik Petr Fiala cseh miniszterelnökkel és Milos Vystrcil szenátusi elnökkel is, hogy megvitassák a Dukovany projektet.
Fiala múlt héten bejelentette, hogy Prága május 7-én írja alá a Dukovany szerződést a Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) céggel.
A cseh versenyhivatal nemrég engedélyezte a szerződés aláírását a KHNP-vel, miután elutasította a francia EDF fellebbezését.
A versenyhivatal április 24-i döntése megerősítette a korábbi ítéletet, amelyet az EDF megtámadott, miután 2024 júliusában elvesztette a tenderpályázatot a KHNP-vel szemben.
Ez lehetővé teszi, hogy a két dél-koreai APR1400 reaktor egység szerződését aláírják Dukovanyban, Dél-Csehországban. A szerződés az ország történetének legnagyobb energetikai beruházása, értéke legalább 400 milliárd korona (16 milliárd euró, 18 milliárd dollár).
A szerződést eredetileg márciusban írták volna alá, de a vesztes pályázók (EDF, Westinghouse) fellebbezései, dél-koreai politikai bizonytalanságok és a cseh cégek lokalizációs igényei miatt csúszott.
A KHNP januárban rendezte a szellemi tulajdonjogi vitát a Westinghouse-zal, amely korábban azt állította, hogy a KHNP az ő technológiáját használja az APR1400 reaktorokban.
A szerződés aláírása Dél-Korea első külföldi atomerőmű-építési projektje lesz 2009 óta, amikor a KHNP négy APR1400 reaktort épített az Egyesült Arab Emírségekben, Barakahban.
Csehországban hat kereskedelmi reaktor működik: négy orosz VVER-440-es Dukovanyban, két nagyobb VVER-1000-es Temelínben. Az IAEA szerint ezek az egységek a cseh áramtermelés mintegy 36,7%-át adják.
Az USA-nak „minél előbb” új reaktort kell építenie – mondta a DOE jelöltje a szenátusi bizottság előtt
Az USA-nak minél előbb új atomerőművet kell építenie, és elő kell mozdítania a fejlett reaktorok fejlesztését, engedélyezését és telepítését – hangzott el a szenátusi energiaügyi bizottság előtt.
Ted Garrish, aki a DOE nukleáris energiaügyi helyettes államtitkári posztjára jelöltként jelent meg, elmondta: az országnak új reaktort kell telepítenie, legyen az nagy, kis moduláris vagy mikroreaktor.
Az USA-ban jelenleg nincs épülő kereskedelmi atomerőmű, az utolsó kettő, a Vogtle-3 és Vogtle-4 2023-ban, illetve 2024-ben indult el Georgiában.
„A nukleáris energia kivételes lehetőség a növekvő villamosenergia-igény megbízható, megfizethető és biztonságos kielégítésére” – mondta Garrish, aki tapasztalt atomenergetikai vezető. Szerinte az USA-nak nemzetbiztonsági okokból is fejlesztenie kell a hazai urándúsító ipart.
Vizsgálni kell a nemzetközi piacot és a kormányközi megállapodások lehetőségét az amerikai nukleáris fejlesztők és ellátási láncok számára, valamint meg kell oldani a kiégett fűtőelemek elhelyezésének problémáját.
1987-ben a Kongresszus a nevadai Yucca Mountain-t jelölte ki a kiégett fűtőelemek végleges tárolóhelyének, de 2009-ben az Obama-adminisztráció leállította a projektet.
Az USA-ban az 1950-es évek óta mintegy 83 000 tonna radioaktív hulladék, köztük kiégett fűtőelem halmozódott fel, amelyet jelenleg acél- és betonkonténerekben tárolnak az erőművek telephelyein.
Garrish korábban a DOE nemzetközi ügyekért felelős helyettes államtitkára volt (2018–2021), jelenleg az Egyesült Haladó Atomenergia Szövetség igazgatótanácsának elnöke.
Egyéb hírek
Szlovénia közös munkát sürget az USA-val a nukleáris energiában:
Az USA és Horvátország tisztviselői együttműködésről tárgyaltak Közép- és Délkelet-Európa energiaellátásának diverzifikálása érdekében, különös tekintettel a kis moduláris reaktorokra (SMR). Horvátország és Szlovénia közösen tulajdonolja a szlovéniai Krško atomerőművet, amely egyetlen 696 MW-os nyomottvizes reaktorával Horvátország áramfogyasztásának 16%-át, Szlovéniáénak 20%-át adja. Szlovénia fontolgatja egy második blokk építését, de tavaly elhalasztotta az erről szóló népszavazást.Malawi engedélyezi a Kayelekera uránbánya újraindítását:
A Malawi Atomenergia Hatóság kiadta a sugárbiztonsági engedélyt a Lotus (Africa) Limited számára, így újraindulhat a Kayelekera uránbánya, amely több mint egy évtizede, 2014 óta állt a zuhanó uránárak és biztonsági problémák miatt. A bánya 85%-át az ausztrál Lotus Resources helyi leányvállalata birtokolja. A Lotus szerint a bánya újraindítása teljesen finanszírozott, kb. 43 millió dollár (37 millió euró) tőkével.Venezuela és Irán nukleáris együttműködést tervez:
Venezuela és Irán a nukleáris tudomány és technológia terén való együttműködésről tárgyalt. Az iráni állami média szerint Mohammad Eslami, az Iráni Atomenergia Szervezet vezetője és Alberto Quintero, Venezuela tudományos miniszterhelyettese egyetemi és kutatási programok elindításáról egyeztetett. Venezuelában nincs kereskedelmi atomerőmű, de 2010-ben Oroszországgal írt alá megállapodást új atomerőművek lehetőségéről. Iránnak egy működő atomerőműve van Bushehr-1-nél, egy másik ugyanott épül, mindkettőt Oroszország szállította. -
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2025-05-05 01:12:36假设你是Nostr社交媒体平台的用户,想在该平台分享图片、音频或视频等媒体内容,就可以使用
https://blossom.band/
提供的服务。下面以分享一张图片和管理已上传媒体为例,介绍其使用方法: 1. 上传图片:你需要先对上传操作进行签名认证(通过Signed nostr event方式)。认证完成后,使用PUT /upload
接口来上传图片。例如,你本地有一张名为example.jpg
的图片,通过编程方式(如使用Python的requests
库)构造请求: ```python import requests import json假设你已经获取到签名认证信息
headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json", "Authorization": "Bearer your_signed_nostr_event" } files = { 'file': open('example.jpg', 'rb') } response = requests.put('https://blossom.band/upload', headers=headers, files=files) if response.status_code == 200: print("图片上传成功") else: print(f"上传失败,状态码: {response.status_code}")
2. **获取上传文件信息**:图片上传成功后,会得到一个对应的`sha256`哈希值。你可以使用`GET /<sha256>`接口(假设图片对应的`sha256`哈希值为`your_sha256_value`)获取文件信息,例如:
python import requestsheaders = { "Authorization": "Bearer your_signed_nostr_event" } response = requests.get(f'https://blossom.band/your_sha256_value.jpg', headers=headers) if response.status_code == 200: print("获取文件信息成功") else: print(f"获取失败,状态码: {response.status_code}")
3. **删除上传的图片**:如果你想删除已上传的图片,可以使用`DELETE /<sha256>`接口。同样以`your_sha256_value`为例:
python import requestsheaders = { "Authorization": "Bearer your_signed_nostr_event" } response = requests.delete(f'https://blossom.band/your_sha256_value.jpg', headers=headers) if response.status_code == 200: print("图片删除成功") else: print(f"删除失败,状态码: {response.status_code}")
4. **查看用户上传列表**:使用`GET /list/<pubkey>`接口(`pubkey`为你的Nostr公钥)可以查看你上传的所有媒体文件列表。例如:
python import requestsheaders = { "Authorization": "Bearer your_signed_nostr_event" } pubkey = "your_public_key" response = requests.get(f'https://blossom.band/list/{pubkey}', headers=headers) if response.status_code == 200: print("获取上传列表成功") print(response.json()) else: print(f"获取失败,状态码: {response.status_code}") ```
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2025-05-06 15:13:49https://www.epi.org/blog/wage-growth-since-1979-has-not-been-stagnant-but-it-has-definitely-been-suppressed/
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/972959
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2025-05-06 14:24:22Introduction
Bitcoin’s
OP_RETURN
opcode, a mechanism for embedding small data in transactions, has ignited a significant debate within the Bitcoin community. Originally designed to support limited metadata while preserving Bitcoin’s role as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system,OP_RETURN
is now at the center of proposals that could redefine Bitcoin’s identity. The immutable nature of Bitcoin’s timechain makes it an attractive platform for data storage, creating tension with those who prioritize its monetary function. This discussion, particularly around Bitcoin Core pull request #32406 (GitHub PR #32406), highlights a critical juncture for Bitcoin’s future.What is
OP_RETURN
?Introduced in 2014,
OP_RETURN
allows users to attach up to 80 bytes of data to a Bitcoin transaction. Unlike other transaction outputs,OP_RETURN
outputs are provably unspendable, meaning they don’t burden the Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) set—a critical database for Bitcoin nodes. This feature was a compromise to provide a standardized, less harmful way to include metadata, addressing earlier practices that embedded data in ways that bloated the UTXO set. The 80-byte limit and restriction to oneOP_RETURN
output per transaction are part of Bitcoin Core’s standardness rules, which guide transaction relay and mining but are not enforced by the network’s consensus rules (Bitcoin Stack Exchange).Standardness vs. Consensus Rules
Standardness rules are Bitcoin Core’s default policies for relaying and mining transactions. They differ from consensus rules, which define what transactions are valid across the entire network. For
OP_RETURN
: - Consensus Rules: AllowOP_RETURN
outputs with data up to the maximum script size (approximately 10,000 bytes) and multiple outputs per transaction (Bitcoin Stack Exchange). - Standardness Rules: LimitOP_RETURN
data to 80 bytes and one output per transaction to discourage excessive data storage and maintain network efficiency.Node operators can adjust these policies using settings like
-datacarrier
(enables/disablesOP_RETURN
relay) and-datacarriersize
(sets the maximum data size, defaulting to 83 bytes to account for theOP_RETURN
opcode and pushdata byte). These settings allow flexibility but reflect Bitcoin Core’s default stance on limiting data usage.The Proposal: Pull Request #32406
Bitcoin Core pull request #32406, proposed by developer instagibbs, seeks to relax these standardness restrictions (GitHub PR #32406). Key changes include: - Removing Default Size Limits: The default
-datacarriersize
would be uncapped, allowing largerOP_RETURN
data without a predefined limit. - Allowing Multiple Outputs: The restriction to oneOP_RETURN
output per transaction would be lifted, with the total data size across all outputs subject to a configurable limit. - Deprecating Configuration Options: The-datacarrier
and-datacarriersize
settings are marked as deprecated, signaling potential removal in future releases, which could limit node operators’ ability to enforce custom restrictions.This proposal does not alter consensus rules, meaning miners and nodes can already accept transactions with larger or multiple
OP_RETURN
outputs. Instead, it changes Bitcoin Core’s default relay policy to align with existing practices, such as miners accepting non-standard transactions via services like Marathon Digital’s Slipstream (CoinDesk).Node Operator Flexibility
Currently, node operators can customize
OP_RETURN
handling: - Default Settings: Relay transactions with oneOP_RETURN
output up to 80 bytes. - Custom Settings: Operators can disableOP_RETURN
relay (-datacarrier=0
) or adjust the size limit (e.g.,-datacarriersize=100
). These options remain in #32406 but are deprecated, suggesting that future Bitcoin Core versions might not support such customization, potentially standardizing the uncapped policy.Arguments in Favor of Relaxing Limits
Supporters of pull request #32406 and similar proposals argue that the current restrictions are outdated and ineffective. Their key points include: - Ineffective Limits: Developers bypass the 80-byte limit using methods like Inscriptions, which store data in other transaction parts, often at higher cost and inefficiency (BitcoinDev Mailing List). Relaxing
OP_RETURN
could channel data into a more efficient format. - Preventing UTXO Bloat: By encouragingOP_RETURN
use, which doesn’t affect the UTXO set, the proposal could reduce reliance on harmful alternatives like unspendable Taproot outputs used by projects like Citrea’s Clementine bridge. - Supporting Innovation: Projects like Citrea require more data (e.g., 144 bytes) for security proofs, and relaxed limits could enable new Layer 2 solutions (CryptoSlate). - Code Simplification: Developers like Peter Todd argue that these limits complicate Bitcoin Core’s codebase unnecessarily (CoinGeek). - Aligning with Practice: Miners already process non-standard transactions, and uncapping defaults could improve fee estimation and reduce reliance on out-of-band services, as noted by ismaelsadeeq in the pull request discussion.In the GitHub discussion, developers like Sjors and TheCharlatan expressed support (Concept ACK), citing these efficiency and innovation benefits.
Arguments Against Relaxing Limits
Opponents, including prominent developers and community members, raise significant concerns about the implications of these changes: - Deviation from Bitcoin’s Purpose: Critics like Luke Dashjr, who called the proposal “utter insanity,” argue that Bitcoin’s base layer should prioritize peer-to-peer cash, not data storage (CoinDesk). Jason Hughes warned it could turn Bitcoin into a “worthless altcoin” (BeInCrypto). - Blockchain Bloat: Additional data increases the storage and processing burden on full nodes, potentially making node operation cost-prohibitive and threatening decentralization (CryptoSlate). - Network Congestion: Unrestricted data could lead to “spam” transactions, raising fees and hindering Bitcoin’s use for financial transactions. - Risk of Illicit Content: The timechain’s immutability means data, including potentially illegal or objectionable content, is permanently stored on every node. The 80-byte limit acts as a practical barrier, and relaxing it could exacerbate this issue. - Preserving Consensus: Developers like John Carvalho view the limits as a hard-won community agreement, not to be changed lightly.
In the pull request discussion, nsvrn and moth-oss expressed concerns about spam and centralization, advocating for gradual changes. Concept NACKs from developers like wizkid057 and Luke Dashjr reflect strong opposition.
Community Feedback
The GitHub discussion for pull request #32406 shows a divided community: - Support (Concept ACK): Sjors, polespinasa, ismaelsadeeq, miketwenty1, TheCharlatan, Psifour. - Opposition (Concept NACK): wizkid057, BitcoinMechanic, Retropex, nsvrn, moth-oss, Luke Dashjr. - Other: Peter Todd provided a stale ACK, indicating partial or outdated support.
Additional discussions on the BitcoinDev mailing list and related pull requests (e.g., #32359 by Peter Todd) highlight similar arguments, with #32359 proposing a more aggressive removal of all
OP_RETURN
limits and configuration options (GitHub PR #32359).| Feedback Type | Developers | Key Points | |---------------|------------|------------| | Concept ACK | Sjors, ismaelsadeeq, others | Improves efficiency, supports innovation, aligns with mining practices. | | Concept NACK | Luke Dashjr, wizkid057, others | Risks bloat, spam, centralization, and deviation from Bitcoin’s purpose. | | Stale ACK | Peter Todd | Acknowledges proposal but with reservations or outdated support. |
Workarounds and Their Implications
The existence of workarounds, such as Inscriptions, which exploit SegWit discounts to embed data, is a key argument for relaxing
OP_RETURN
limits. These methods are costlier and less efficient, often costing more thanOP_RETURN
for data under 143 bytes (BitcoinDev Mailing List). Supporters argue that formalizing largerOP_RETURN
data could streamline these use cases. Critics, however, see workarounds as a reason to strengthen, not weaken, restrictions, emphasizing the need to address underlying incentives rather than accommodating bypasses.Ecosystem Pressures
External factors influence the debate: - Miners: Services like Marathon Digital’s Slipstream process non-standard transactions for a fee, showing that market incentives already bypass standardness rules. - Layer 2 Projects: Citrea’s Clementine bridge, requiring more data for security proofs, exemplifies the demand for relaxed limits to support innovative applications. - Community Dynamics: The debate echoes past controversies, like the Ordinals debate, where data storage via inscriptions raised similar concerns about Bitcoin’s purpose (CoinDesk).
Bitcoin’s Identity at Stake
The
OP_RETURN
debate is not merely technical but philosophical, questioning whether Bitcoin should remain a focused monetary system or evolve into a broader data platform. Supporters see relaxed limits as a pragmatic step toward efficiency and innovation, while opponents view them as a risk to Bitcoin’s decentralization, accessibility, and core mission. The community’s decision will have lasting implications, affecting node operators, miners, developers, and users.Conclusion
As Bitcoin navigates this crossroads, the community must balance the potential benefits of relaxed
OP_RETURN
limits—such as improved efficiency and support for new applications—against the risks of blockchain bloat, network congestion, and deviation from its monetary roots. The ongoing discussion, accessible via pull request #32406 on GitHub (GitHub PR #32406). Readers are encouraged to explore the debate and contribute to ensuring that any changes align with Bitcoin’s long-term goals as a decentralized, secure, and reliable system. -
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App Store
ZapStore - Permitionless App Store [source]
Audio and Video Transmission
- Nostr Nests - Audio Chats 🌐 [info]
- Fountain - Podcast 🤖🍎 [info]
- ZapStream - Live streaming 🌐 [info]
- Corny Chat - Audio Chat 🌐 [info]
Video Streaming
Music
- Tidal - Music Streaming [source] [about] [info] 🤖🍎🌐
- Wavlake - Music Streaming [source] 🌐(🤖🍎 [early access])
- Tunestr - Musical Events [source] [about] 🌐
- Stemstr - Musical Colab (paid to post) [source] [about] 🌐
Images
- Pinstr - Pinterest like [source] 🌐
- Slidestr - DeviantArt like [source] 🌐
- Memestr - ifunny like [source] 🌐
Download and Upload
Documents, graphics and tables
- Mindstr - Mind maps [source] 🌐
- Docstr - Share Docs [info] [source] 🌐
- Formstr - Share Forms [info] 🌐
- Sheetstr - Share Spreadsheets [source] 🌐
- Slide Maker - Share slides 🌐 (advice: https://zaplinks.lol/ and https://zaplinks.lol/slides/ sites are down)
Health
- Sobrkey - Sobriety and mental health [source] 🌐
- NosFabrica - Finding ways for your health data 🌐
- LazerEyes - Eye prescription by DM [source] 🌐
Forum
- OddBean - Hacker News like [info] [source] 🌐
- LowEnt - Forum [info] 🌐
- Swarmstr - Q&A / FAQ [info] 🌐
- Staker News - Hacker News like 🌐 [info]
Direct Messenges (DM)
- 0xchat 🤖🍎 [source]
- Nostr Chat 🌐🍎 [source]
- Blowater 🌐 [source]
- Anigma (new nostrgram) - Telegram based [on development] [source]
- Keychat - Signal based [🤖🍎 on development] [source]
Reading
- Highlighter - Insights with a highlighted read 🌐 [info]
- Zephyr - Calming to Read 🌐 [info]
- Flycat - Clean and Healthy Feed 🌐 [info]
- Nosta - Check Profiles [on development] 🌐 [info]
- Alexandria - e-Reader and Nostr Knowledge Base (NKB) [source]
Writing
Lists
- Following - Users list [source] 🌐
- Listr - Lists [source] 🌐
- Nostr potatoes - Movies List source 💻(numpy)
Market and Jobs
- Shopstr - Buy and Sell [source] 🌐
- Nostr Market - Buy and Sell 🌐
- Plebeian Market - Buy and Sell [source] 🌐
- Ostrich Work - Jobs [source] 🌐
- Nostrocket - Jobs [source] 🌐
Data Vending Machines - DVM (NIP90)
(Data-processing tools)
AI
Games
- Chesstr - Chess 🌐 [source]
- Jestr - Chess [source] 🌐
- Snakestr - Snake game [source] 🌐
- DEG Mods - Decentralized Game Mods [info] [source] 🌐
Customization
Like other Services
- Olas - Instagram like [source] 🤖🍎🌐
- Nostree - Linktree like 🌐
- Rabbit - TweetDeck like [info] 🌐
- Zaplinks - Nostr links 🌐
- Omeglestr - Omegle-like Random Chats [source] 🌐
General Uses
- Njump - HTML text gateway source 🌐
- Filestr - HTML midia gateway [source] 🌐
- W3 - Nostr URL shortener [source] 🌐
- Playground - Test Nostr filters [source] 🌐
- Spring - Browser 🌐
Places
- Wherostr - Travel and show where you are
- Arc Map (Mapstr) - Bitcoin Map [info]
Driver and Delivery
- RoadRunner - Uber like [on development] ⏱️
- Arcade City - Uber like [on development] ⏱️ [info]
- Nostrlivery - iFood like [on development] ⏱️
OTHER STUFF
Lightning Wallets (zap)
- Alby - Native and extension [info] 🌐
- ZBD - Gaming and Social [info] 🤖🍎
- Wallet of Satoshi [info] 🤖🍎
- Minibits - Cashu mobile wallet [info] 🤖
- Blink - Opensource custodial wallet (KYC over 1000 usd) [source] 🤖🍎
- LNbits - App and extesion [source] 🤖🍎💻
- Zeus - [info] [source] 🤖🍎
Exchange
Media Server (Upload Links)
audio, image and video
- Nostr Build - [source] 🌐
- Nostr Check - [info] [source] 🌐
- NostPic - [source] 🌐
- Sovbit 🌐
- Voidcat - [source] 🌐
Without Nip: - Pomf - Upload larger videos [source] - Catbox - [source] - x0 - [source]
Donation and payments
- Zapper - Easy Zaps [source] 🌐
- Autozap [source] 🌐
- Zapmeacoffee 🌐
- Nostr Zap 💻(numpy)
- Creatr - Creators subscription 🌐
- Geyzer - Crowdfunding [info] [source] 🌐
- Heya! - Crowdfunding [source]
Security
- Secret Border - Generate offline keys 💻(java)
- Umbrel - Your private relay [source] 🌐
Extensions
- Nos2x - Account access keys 🌐
- Nsec.app 🌐 [info]
- Lume - [info] [source] 🐧🪟🍎
- Satcom - Share files to discuss - [info] 🌐
- KeysBand - Multi-key signing [source] 🌐
Code
- Nostrify - Share Nostr Frameworks 🌐
- Git Workshop (github like) [experimental] 🌐
- Gitstr (github like) [on development] ⏱️
- Osty [on development] [info] 🌐
- Python Nostr - Python Library for Nostr
Relay Check and Cloud
- Nostr Watch - See your relay speed 🌐
- NosDrive - Nostr Relay that saves to Google Drive
Bidges and Getways
- Matrixtr Bridge - Between Matrix & Nostr
- Mostr - Between Nostr & Fediverse
- Nostrss - RSS to Nostr
- Rsslay - Optimized RSS to Nostr [source]
- Atomstr - RSS/Atom to Nostr [source]
NOT RELATED TO NOSTR
Android Keyboards
Personal notes and texts
Front-ends
- Nitter - Twitter / X without your data [source]
- NewPipe - Youtube, Peertube and others, without account & your data [source] 🤖
- Piped - Youtube web without you data [source] 🌐
Other Services
- Brave - Browser [source]
- DuckDuckGo - Search [source]
- LLMA - Meta - Meta open source AI [source]
- DuckDuckGo AI Chat - Famous AIs without Login [source]
- Proton Mail - Mail [source]
Other open source index: Degoogled Apps
Some other Nostr index on:
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@ 8f69ac99:4f92f5fd
2025-05-06 14:21:13A concepção popular de "anarquia" evoca frequentemente caos, colapso e violência. Mas e se anarquia significasse outra coisa? E se representasse um mundo onde as pessoas cooperam e se coordenam sem autoridades impostas? E se implicasse liberdade, ordem voluntária e resiliência—sem coerção?
Bitcoin é um dos raros exemplos funcionais de princípios anarquistas em acção. Não tem CEO, nem Estado, nem planeador central—e, no entanto, o sistema funciona. Faz cumprir regras. Propõe um novo modelo de governação e oferece uma exploração concreta do anarcocapitalismo.
Para o compreendermos, temos de mudar de perspectiva. Bitcoin não é apenas software ou um instrumento de investimento—é um sistema vivo: uma ordem espontânea.
Ordem Espontânea, Teoria dos Jogos e o Papel dos Incentivos Económicos
Na política e economia contemporâneas, presume-se geralmente que a ordem tem de vir de cima. Governos, corporações e burocracias são vistos como essenciais para organizar a sociedade em grande escala.
Mas esta crença nem sempre se verifica.
Os mercados surgem espontaneamente da troca. A linguagem evolui sem supervisão central. Projectos de código aberto prosperam graças a contribuições voluntárias. Nenhum destes sistemas precisa de um rei—e, no entanto, têm estrutura e funcionam.
Bitcoin insere-se nesta tradição de ordens emergentes. Não é ditado por uma entidade única, mas é governado através de código, consenso dos utilizadores e incentivos económicos que recompensam a cooperação e penalizam a desonestidade.
Código Como Constituição
Bitcoin funciona com base num conjunto de regras de software transparentes e verificáveis. Estas regras determinam quem pode adicionar blocos, com que frequência, o que constitui uma transacção válida e como são criadas novas moedas.
Estas regras não são impostas por exércitos nem pela polícia. São mantidas por uma rede descentralizada de milhares de nós, cada um a correr voluntariamente software que valida o cumprimento das regras. Se alguém tentar quebrá-las, o resto da rede simplesmente rejeita a sua versão.
Isto não é governo por maioria—é aceitação baseada em regras.
Cada operador de nó escolhe qual versão do software quer executar. Se uma alteração proposta não tiver consenso suficiente, não se propaga. Foi assim que as "guerras do tamanho do bloco" foram resolvidas—não por votação, mas através de sinalização do que os utilizadores estavam dispostos a aceitar.
Este modelo de governação ascendente é voluntário, sem permissões, e extraordinariamente resiliente. Representa um novo paradigma de sistemas autorregulados.
Mineiros, Incentivos e a Segurança Baseada na Teoria dos Jogos
Bitcoin assegura a sua rede utilizando a Teoria de Jogos. Os mineiros que seguem o protocolo são recompensados financeiramente. Quem tenta enganar—como reescrever blocos ou gastar duas vezes—sofre perdas financeiras e desperdiça recursos.
Agir honestamente é mais lucrativo.
A genialidade de Bitcoin está em alinhar incentivos egoístas com o bem comum. Elimina a necessidade de confiar em administradores ou esperar benevolência. Em vez disso, torna a fraude economicamente irracional.
Isto substitui o modelo tradicional de "confiar nos líderes" por um mais robusto: construir sistemas onde o mau comportamento é desencorajado por design.
Isto é segurança anarquista—não a ausência de regras, mas a ausência de governantes.
Associação Voluntária e Confiança Construída em Consenso
Qualquer pessoa pode usar Bitcoin. Não há controlo de identidade, nem licenças, nem processo de aprovação. Basta descarregar o software e começar a transaccionar.
Ainda assim, Bitcoin não é um caos desorganizado. Os utilizadores seguem regras rigorosas do protocolo. Porquê? Porque é o consenso que dá valor às "moedas". Sem ele, a rede fragmenta-se e falha.
É aqui que Bitcoin desafia as ideias convencionais sobre anarquia. Mostra que sistemas voluntários podem gerar estabilidade—não porque as pessoas são altruístas, mas porque os incentivos bem desenhados tornam a cooperação a escolha racional.
Bitcoin é sem confiança (trustless), mas promove confiança.
Uma Prova de Conceito Viva
Muitos acreditam que, sem controlo central, a sociedade entraria em colapso. Bitcoin prova que isso não é necessariamente verdade.
É uma rede monetária global, sem permissões, capaz de fazer cumprir direitos de propriedade, coordenar recursos e resistir à censura—sem uma autoridade central. Baseia-se apenas em regras, incentivos e participação voluntária.
Bitcoin não é um sistema perfeito. É um projecto dinâmico, em constante evolução. Mas isso faz parte do que o torna tão relevante: é real, está a funcionar e continua a melhorar.
Conclusão
A anarquia não tem de significar caos. Pode significar cooperação sem coerção. Bitcoin prova isso.
Procuramos, desesperados, por alternativas às instituições falhadas, inchadas e corruptas. Bitcoin oferece mais do que dinheiro digital. É uma prova viva de que podemos construir sociedades descentralizadas, eficientes e justas.
E isso, por si só, já é revolucionário.
Photo by Floris Van Cauwelaert on Unsplash
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@ 700c6cbf:a92816fd
2025-05-04 16:34:01Technically speaking, I should say blooms because not all of my pictures are of flowers, a lot of them, probably most, are blooming trees - but who cares, right?
It is that time of the year that every timeline on every social media is being flooded by blooms. At least in the Northern Hemisphere. I thought that this year, I wouldn't partake in it but - here I am, I just can't resist the lure of blooms when I'm out walking the neighborhood.
Spring has sprung - aaaachoo, sorry, allergies suck! - and the blooms are beautiful.
Yesterday, we had the warmest day of the year to-date. I went for an early morning walk before breakfast. Beautiful blue skies, no clouds, sunshine and a breeze. Most people turned on their aircons. We did not. We are rebels - hah!
We also had breakfast on the deck which I really enjoy during the weekend. Later I had my first session of the year painting on the deck while listening/watching @thegrinder streaming. Good times.
Today, the weather changed. Last night, we had heavy thunderstorms and rain. This morning, it is overcast with the occasional sunray peaking through or, as it is right now, raindrops falling.
We'll see what the day will bring. For me, it will definitely be: Back to painting. Maybe I'll even share some here later. But for now - this is a photo post, and here are the photos. I hope you enjoy as much as I enjoyed yesterday's walk!
Cheers, OceanBee
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@ a29cfc65:484fac9c
2025-05-04 16:20:03Bei einer Führung durch den Naumburger Dom sprach der Domführer über Propaganda im Mittelalter. Die gefühlvollen Gesichtsausdrücke der steinernen Stifterfiguren rund um die berühmte Uta sollten das Volk beeinflussen. Darüber haben wir auf der Heimfahrt nach Leipzig philosophiert und fanden den Denkansatz spannend. Denn auch wenn es damals nicht Propaganda hieß, so gab es doch Interessen der Mächtigen, die sie gegenüber dem Volk durchsetzten. Sie bedienten sich dabei der damals verfügbaren „Medien“, zu denen die Kirche gehörte, wo sich das Volk zum Gottesdienst traf.
Kulturelle Identität Europas
Mitteldeutschland ist ein Zentrum mittelalterlicher Baukunst. Der Naumburger Dom St. Peter und Paul wurde auf den Grundmauern einer noch älteren Kirche im 13. Jahrhundert gebaut. Er ist weltweit einzigartig in seiner Architektur, Bildhauerkunst und Glasmalerei. Seit 2018 ist er Unesco-Weltkulturerbe. Die Stadt Naumburg hatte einst die gleiche Bedeutung wie Merseburg, Magdeburg oder Leipzig. Der Dom – von der Spätromanik bis in die Frühgotik unter Leitung eines heute unbekannten Bildhauerarchitekten errichtet – gilt als Meisterwerk menschlicher Schöpferkraft und Handwerkskunst. Die naturwissenschaftlich-physikalischen Kenntnisse der Menschen waren offensichtlich enorm. Sie verfügten über das Wissen zur Planung und über entsprechende Werk- und Hebezeuge, um solche Bauwerke in relativ kurzer Zeit errichten zu können.
Im Westchor des Doms befinden sich mit den zwölf lebensgroßen Stifterfiguren die bekanntesten Kunstwerke des Doms, unter ihnen Uta von Ballenstedt. Sie soll Walt Disney als Quelle für die schöne und sehr stolze Königin im Zeichentrickfilm Schneewittchen gedient haben. Das Besondere und Neue an den steinernen Stifterfiguren war ihre realitätsnahe Darstellung, die sie lebendig und ausdrucksstark wirken lässt. Sie sind ein Höhepunkt in der Steinmetzkunst der damaligen Zeit. Die Figuren wurden, obschon die dargestellten Personen bereits mehr als 200 Jahre tot waren, mit charakteristischen Gesichtsausdrücken dargestellt: Uta schaut schön und stolz in die Ferne, ihr Gatte Ekkehard wirkt etwas hochmütig. Gegenüber steht die lachende Reglindis neben ihrem wehmütig-leidend blickenden Mann Hermann von Meißen.
Der Domführer sagte, dass die Gesichtsausdrücke menschliche Verhaltensweisen darstellen, die bei den Kirchenbesuchern unerwünscht waren. Wir hätten es hier mit einer sehr frühen Form der Propaganda zu tun. Die katholische Kirche war Vorreiter in Sachen Propaganda. Sie hat etwa 400 Jahre später, im Jahr 1622, mit der Sacra Congregatio de Propaganda Fide ein Amt gegründet, das den „richtigen“ Glauben in die Welt tragen sollte, und erst 1967 umbenannt wurde. Aber ihre gesellschaftlich führende Position hatte damals auch eine positive Seite: Den Kirchen und Klöstern haben wir den Erhalt und die Weitergabe antiken Wissens zu verdanken. Europa konnte sich trotz der politischen Zersplitterung seine kulturelle Identität erhalten. Zum Beispiel lässt sich das Wirken des namenlosen Domschöpfers anhand der Bau- und Kunstwerke quer durch Europa von Nordfrankreich über Mainz nach Naumburg und Meißen nachvollziehen. Aus der weiteren Entwicklung von Kunst und Kultur in Europa entstand in der Renaissance die Philosophie des Humanismus und später daraus die Aufklärung mit ihrer Wirkung auf Literatur und Wissenschaft. Ziel war dabei immer eine Stärkung des Gemeinwesens.
Transhumanismus zerstört Gemeinschaften
Heute scheinen wir uns allerdings an einer Bruchstelle der gesellschaftlichen Entwicklung zu befinden. Die Kirchen spielen in unserer Gesellschaft kaum noch eine Rolle. Weder bringen sie sich in ethische Diskussionen hörbar ein, noch tragen sie die Entwicklung von Kunst und Kultur sichtbar voran. Ihre Rolle im Bereich Propaganda haben längst Zeitungen und Zeitschriften, Rundfunk und Fernsehen übernommen. Diese Medien haben eine größere Reichweite, und die psychologische Beeinflussung ist umfassender. Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg wurde die Manipulation der Massen stark intensiviert und nahm nach dem Zusammenbruch der Sowjetunion noch weiter an Fahrt auf. Der Liberalismus konnte auf allen Gebieten seinen Siegeszug antreten, stellte das Individuum in den Mittelpunkt und erhob den Markt zur heiligen Kuh. Im Laufe der Zeit wurden die humanistischen Ideen der Aufklärung in ihr Gegenteil verkehrt. Der Mensch wurde als fehlerhaftes Wesen identifiziert, in die Vereinzelung getrieben, bevormundet und gegängelt – angeblich, damit er sich nicht selbst schadet. Zur psychologischen Beeinflussung kommen die neuen technischen Möglichkeiten aus Bio-Nano-Neuro-Wissenschaften und Digitalisierung. Der Transhumanismus wurde als neues Ziel für die Menschheit ausgerufen. Der Einzelne soll biologisch und technisch perfektioniert werden. Gemeinschaften – von der Familie angefangen – treibt das in die Bedeutungslosigkeit. Es besteht die Gefahr, dass persönliche Integrität und Privatsphäre durch Eingriffe in Körper- und Geistesfunktionen verletzt werden. Eine neue Aufklärung ist nötig. Denn sehr viel von dem über die Jahrhunderte erlangten Wissen ging schon verloren oder ist nur noch versteckt in den Bibliotheken und Archiven der Kirchen zu finden. Die Besinnung auf die vergessenen beziehungsweise verdrängten Grundlagen und Ideale der Aufklärung kann diese Entwicklung abwenden. Die Kulturschätze Mitteleuropas vermitteln in ihrer Schönheit und Vollkommenheit die Ruhe und die zeitlichen und räumlichen Dimensionen, die wir brauchen, wenn wir über die Frage nachdenken, wie wir in Zukunft leben wollen.
Die Rolle der neuen Medien für die zukünftige Entwicklung
Von den Alt-Medien ist in dieser Hinsicht nichts zu erwarten. Sie werden finanziert und sind unterwandert von den Kräften, die transhumanistische Entwicklungen vorantreiben. Die „neue Aufklärung“ ist ein lohnenswertes Ziel für die neuen Medien. Diese lassen sich jedoch noch zu sehr von den aktuellen Themen der Alt-Medien treiben. Der Angst-Propaganda begegnen sie mit – Ängsten, wenn auch anders ausgerichtet. Einige reiten die Empörungswelle in Gegenrichtung zu den Alt-Medien. Manche Betreiber von „alternativen“ Finanz- und Wirtschaftskanälen wollen ihre eigenen marktgläubigen Produkte an den Mann bringen. Stattdessen sollten in den neuen Medien positive Nachrichten verbreitet und eigene Themenfelder eröffnet werden, denen sich die Alt-Medien verweigern:
· der Mensch und seine Bildung zur souveränen, selbständig denkenden und handelnden Persönlichkeit,
· die Entwicklung des eigenen Bewusstseins, um der Fremdbestimmung zu entkommen und zu Wahrhaftigkeit, Authentizität und Menschlichkeit zu gelangen,
· die Entwicklung des Gemeinwohls,
· die Frage, wie wir neue Gemeinschaften bis hin zu autarken Gemeinden gründen können – wichtiger, je mehr das gesellschaftliche System um uns herum zusammenbricht.
Direkt sichtbar ist der letzte Punkt am Niedergang der Architektur und am Zustand der Innenstädte: Die reich dekorierten Gebäude der Gründerzeit wurden nach ihrer Zerstörung im Zweiten Weltkrieg durch gleichförmig rechteckige Gebäude aus Beton und Glas ersetzt. Dazu kamen die in allen Städten austauschbar gleichen Ladenzeilen und in den letzten Jahren Dreck und Schmierereien, die nicht mehr weggeräumt werden.
Die gesellschaftlichen Verwerfungen der Corona-Zeit führten bei vielen Menschen zum Innehalten und Nachdenken über Sinn und Ziele ihres Lebens. So entstanden einige Pilotprojekte, zum Beispiel in den Bereichen Landwirtschaft, Gesundheitswesen und Bildung. Diese auf die Zukunft gerichteten Themen könnten in den neuen Medien umfangreicher vorgestellt und diskutiert werden. Manova setzt schon solche Schwerpunkte mit „The Great WeSet“ von Walter van Rossum sowie mit den Kategorien „Zukunft & Neue Wege“ sowie „Aufwind“. Der Kontrafunk hat Formate entwickelt, die das Gemeinwohl stärker in den Fokus setzen wie etwa die Kultur- und Wissenschaftsrubrik. Nuoviso hat einen eigenen Songcontest ins Leben gerufen. Neben der inhaltlichen Ausrichtung auf eine lebenswerte Zukunft gilt es auch, die technologische Basis der neuen Medien zukunftsfest zu machen und sich der digitalen Zensur zu entziehen. Milosz Matuschek geht mit dem Pareto-Projekt neue Wege. Es könnte zur unzensierbaren Plattform der neuen Medien werden. Denn wie er sagt: Man baut sein neues Haus doch auch nicht auf dem Boden, der einem anderen gehört.
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@ b099870e:f3ba8f5d
2025-05-06 13:08:33A donkey that is tied to a post by a rope will keep walking around the post is an attempt to free it self,only to become more immobilize and attached to the post.
ikigai
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@ 6e0ea5d6:0327f353
2025-05-04 14:53:42Amico mio, ascolta bene!
Without hesitation, the woman you attract with lies is not truly yours. Davvero, she is the temporary property of the illusion you’ve built to seduce her. And every illusion, sooner or later, crumbles.
Weak men sell inflated versions of themselves. They talk about what they don’t have, promise what they can’t sustain, adorn their empty selves with words that are nothing more than a coat of paint. And they do this thinking that, later, they’ll be able to "show who they really are." Fatal mistake, cazzo!
The truth, amico mio, is not something that appears at the end. It is what holds up the whole beginning.
The woman who approaches a lie may smile at first — but she is smiling at the theater, not at the actor. When the curtains fall, what she will see is not a man. It will be a character tired of performing, begging for love from a self-serving audience in the front row.
That’s why I always point out that lying to win a woman’s heart is the same as sabotaging your own nature. The woman who comes through an invented version of you will be the first to leave when the veil of lies tears apart. Not out of cruelty, but out of consistency with her own interest. Fine... She didn’t leave you, but rather, that version of yourself never truly existed to be left behind.
A worthy man presents himself without deceptive adornments. And those who stay, stay because they know exactly who they are choosing as a man. That’s what differentiates forged seduction from the convenience of love built on honor, loyalty, and respect.
Ah, amico mio, I remember well. It was lunch on an autumn day in Catania. Mediterranean heat, and the Nero D'Avola wine from midday clinging to the lips like dried blood. Sitting in the shade of a lemon tree planted right by my grandfather's vineyard entrance, my uncle — the oldest of my father’s brothers — spoke little, but when he called us to sit by his side, all the nephews would quiet down to listen. And in my youth, he told me something that has never left my mind.
“In Sicily, the woman who endures the silence of a man about his business is more loyal than the one who is enchanted by speeches about what he does or how much he earns. Perchè, figlio mio, the first one has seen the truth. The second one, only a false shine.”
Thank you for reading, my friend!
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A toast to our family!
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@ 005bc4de:ef11e1a2
2025-05-04 12:01:42OSU commencement speech revisited 1 year later
One year ago, May 5, 2024, the commencement speaker at Ohio State University was Chris Pan. He got booed for mentioning bitcoin. There were some other things involved, but the bitcoin part is what could my ears.
Here's an article about the speech and a video clip with the bitcoin mention. The quote that I feel is especially pertinent is this, '“The mechanics of investing are actually easy, but it comes down to mindset,” Pan said. “The most common barriers are fear, laziness and closed-mindedness.”'
Last year, I wrote this and had it sent as a reminder to myself (I received the reminder yesterday after totally forgetting about this):
Ohio State commencement speaker mentions bitcoin and got booed.
I wondered what would've happened if they'd taken his advice to heart and bought bitcoin that day. Linked article: https://www.businessinsider.com/osu-commencement-speaker-ayahuasca-praises-bitcoin-booed-viral-2024-5
Nat Brunell interviewed him on her Coin Stories podcast shortly after his speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRqKxKqlbcI
BTC on 5/5/2024 day of speech: about $64,047 (chart below)
If any of those now wise old 23 year olds remember the advice they were given, bitcoin is currently at $95,476. If any took Pan's advice, they achieved a 49% gain in one year. Those who did not take Pan's advice, lost about 2.7% of their buying power due to inflation.
For bitcoiners, think about how far we've come. May of 2024 was still the waning days of the "War on Crypto," bitcoin was boiling the oceans, if you held, used, or liked bitcoin you were evil. Those were dark days and days I'm glad are behind us.
Here is the full commencement speech. The bitcoin part is around the 5 or 6 minute mark: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lcH-iL_FdYo
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2025-05-06 11:06:40Music has always been dynamic, molding and reflecting cultural shifts across generations. From the smoky underground clubs of Northern England to the gritty, graffiti-laden walls of New York City's punk venues, and the rain-soaked streets of Seattle, the evolution of music is a testament to the ever-changing landscape of human expression. Daniel Siegel Alonso takes you on a witty and insightful journey through pivotal moments in music history: The Beatles at The Cavern Club, punk rock's birth at CBGBs, and the Seattle grunge explosion.
The Beatles do The Cavern
Close your eyes and imagine: It's 1961, and you're down in the basement of The Cavern Club in Liverpool; it's packed with sweat-drenched, eager faces, and the air thick, dripping with anticipation. On stage, four young lads who would soon become the most famous band in the world are tuning their guitars. The Beatles, with their mop-top haircuts and cheeky grins, are on the precipice of changing music for generations.
Before they were household names, John, Paul, George, and Ringo honed their craft in this humble, dimly lit venue. The Cavern Club was their proving ground, where they transitioned from covering American icons Chuck Berry and Little Richard to showcasing their original material. Here, they first captivated audiences with their infectious energy and groundbreaking sound.
The group's time at The Cavern Club was pivotal. It was where they caught the eye of Brian Epstein, who would become its manager, and later, record producer George Martin, aka the fifth Beatle. This tiny, subterranean venue was the launchpad for a nuclear cultural revolution. The Beatles didn't just play pop and rock music; they constructed an identity, a lifestyle, and, in hindsight, an era. They embodied the spirit of the Swinging 60s, melding rock 'n' roll with a bouncy pop sensibility that was both rowdy and charming.
Anarchy in the Big Apple
Daniel Siegel Alonso fast-forwards to the mid-70s, and we're in an entirely different world. Bankrupt Manhattan, in the bowels of a biker bar on the Bowery called CBGBs--a mouthful of an acronym standing for Country, Bluegrass, and Blues. The stage is dilapidated, and the sound system is a haphazard collection of amps and speakers at best. Here, the raw energy of punk rock was born, thrashing and pogoing its way into the mainstream.
CBGBs became the center of a musical revolt. Groups like The Ramones, Blondie, and Television took to the ramshackle stage, bringing with them a loud, fast, and unapologetically raw sound. Punk was a direct response to the bloated excesses of middle-of-the-road rock and bands like Yes, Chicago, and Fleetwood Mac; punk was do-it-yourself, back to basics, and in-your-face.
The Ramones epitomized this new angsty attitude with their black leather jackets and torn jeans. The songs they wrote were short, sharp, and shocking to audiences accustomed to indulgent guitar solos and elaborate stage productions. CBGBs was more than just a venue; it was a breeding ground for a cultural movement. It embraced the DIY ethic, encouraging emerging bands to play regardless of polish or professionalism. This sense of independence and defiance reverberated with a new generation of listeners disenchanted by the status quo.
The Last Great Rock Revolution
Siegel Alonso jumps ahead another decade to Seattle, a city known more for its rain than its rock-and-roll. Yet, over three decades ago, Seattle was the epicenter of grunge, a new genre that would once again redefine music. The core of this movement was a collection of venues like The Crocodile and The Off Ramp, where bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden first made their mark.
Grunge was a gritty, angst-filled reaction to the over-produced pop and ostentatious hair metal of the 80s. It combined the raw energy of punk from the previous decade with heavy metal's strength, birthing a sound that was both abrasive and softly melodic. Grunge poster boy Kurt Cobain, with his ragged sweaters and unkempt wiry hair, became the reluctant voice of the last analog generation. Nirvana's breakout album, "Nevermind," was a seismic pop culture event, forcing grunge into the global mainstream.
Seattle's grunge scene was characterized by authenticity and a sense of community. Bands often collaborated and supported each other, creating a tight-knit musical ecosystem. The city's isolation from traditional music industry hubs allowed for a unique sound to develop, one that was untainted by commercial pressures.
Connecting the Dots
What ties these three musical moments together is their grassroots beginnings. The Beatles, the first wave of punk rock, and grunge all began in small, dingy venues, driven by pure passion and a craving to disrupt the status quo. Each musical chapter mirrored and influenced the cultural zeitgeist of its time, providing a soundtrack to their respective eras' social changes and attitudes.
The Cavern Club, CBGBs, and Seattle's grunge venues were more than places where bands performed; they were incubators of innovation and rebellion. They nurtured the raw, unpolished energy that would shape the future of popular music.
As Siegel Alonso reflects on these musical milestones, a pattern of evolution emerges driven by a handful of fundamental ingredients: authenticity, community, and a bold embrace of the unknown. Music's narrative is one of constant change, and as these examples depict, it's often in the most unexpected places that the next big thing begins to take shape.
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2025-05-04 08:30:56Am Ende der Woche von Unseremeinungsfreiheit wird in der Unserehauptstadt von Unserdeutschland, Unserberlin, voraussichtlich der neue Unserbundeskanzler vereidigt.
Der Schwur des voraussichtlich nächsten Unserbundeskanzlers sollte aktualisiert werden:
Jetzt, wo endlich mein Traum in Erfüllung geht, nur einmal im Leben Unserbundeskanzler zu werden, zahlen sich für mich alle Tricks und Kniffe aus, die ich angewendet habe, um unter allen Umständen in diese Position zu kommen.
Ich schwöre, dass ich meine Kraft meinem Wohle widmen, meinen Nutzen mehren, nach Vorbild meines Vorgängers Schaden von mir wenden, das Grundgesetz und die Gesetze des Unserbundes formen, meine Pflichten unsergewissenhaft erfüllen und Unseregerechtigkeit gegen jedermann und jederfrau nicht nur üben, sondern unter allen Umständen auch durchsetzen werde, die sich mir bei der Umsetzung der Vorstellungen von Unseredemokratie in den Weg stellen. (So wahr mir wer auch immer helfe).
Der Antrittsbesuch des Unserbundeskanzlers beim Repräsentanten der noch in Unserdeutschland präsenten Besatzungsmacht wird mit Spannung erwartet.
Ein großer Teil der Unsereminister ist schon bekannt. Die Auswahl verspricht viele Unsereüberraschungen.
Die Unsereeinheitspartei, bestehend aus ehemaligen Volksparteien, wird weiterhin dafür sorgen, dass die Nicht-Unsereopposition so wenig wie möglich Einfluss erhält, obwohl sie von den Nicht-Unserebürgern, die mindestens ein Viertel der Urnengänger ausmachen, voll-demokratisch gewählt wurde.
Das Zentralkomitee der Deutschen Unseredemokratischen Bundesrepublik wird zum Wohle seiner Unserebürger alles daransetzen, Unseredemokratie weiter voranzubringen und hofft auch weiterhin auf die Unterstützung von Unser-öffentlich-rechtlicher-Rundfunk.
Die Unserepressefreiheit wird auch weiterhin garantiert.
Auf die Verlautbarungen der Unserepressekonferenz, besetzt mit frischem Unserpersonal, brauchen die Insassen von Unserdeutschland auch weiterhin nicht zu verzichten.
Alles, was nicht gesichert unserdemokratisch ist, gilt als gesichert rechtsextrem.
Als Maxime gilt für alles Handeln: Es muss unter allen Umständen demokratisch aussehen, aber wir (die Unseredemokraten) müssen alles in der Hand haben.
Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass Unsersondervermögen von den Unserdemokraten zurückgezahlt wird. Dieser Vorzug ist den Unserebürgern und den Nicht-Unserebürgern durch Unseresteuerzahlungen vorbehalten.
Die Unserebundeswehr soll aufgebaut werden (Baut auf, baut auf!), die Unsererüstungsindustrie läuft auf Hochtouren und soll Unserdeutschland wieder unserkriegstüchtig machen, weil Russland immer Unserfeind sein wird.
Von Unserdeutschland soll nur noch Unserfrieden ausgehen.
Zur Bekräftigung, dass alles seinen unser-sozialistischen Gang geht, tauchte die Phoenix*in aus der Asche auf, in dem Unseremutti kürzlich ihren legendären Satz wiederholte:
Wir schaffen das.
Ob damit der endgültige wirtschaftliche Untergang und die Vollendung der gesellschaftlichen Spaltung von Unserdeutschland gemeint war, ist nicht überliefert.
Orwellsche Schlussfolgerung:
Wir = unser
Ihr = Euer
Vogel und Maus passen nicht zusammen
Ausgerichtet auf Ruinen und der Zukunft abgewandt, Uneinigkeit und Unrecht und Unfreiheit für das deutsche Unserland.
Unserdeutschland – ein Land mit viel Vergangenheit und wenig Zukunft?
Es ist zum Heulen.
Dieser Artikel wurde mit dem Pareto-Client geschrieben
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(Bild von pixabay)
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2025-05-04 08:20:46Hey friends,
Exciting news – I’m currently setting up my very first Discord server!
This space will be all about my travels, behind-the-scenes stories, photo sharing, and practical tips and insights from the road. My goal is to make it the central hub connecting all my decentralized social platforms where I can interact with you more directly, and share exclusive content.
Since I’m just starting out, I’d love to hear from you:
Do you know any useful RSS-feed integrations for updates?
Can you recommend any cool Discord bots for community engagement or automation?
Are there any tips or features you think I must include?
The idea is to keep everything free and accessible, and to grow a warm, helpful community around the joy of exploring the world.
It’s my first time managing a Discord server, so your experience and suggestions would mean a lot. Leave a comment – I’m all ears!
Thanks for your support, Ruben Storm
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2025-05-04 06:56:33Building A Second Brain (BASB) ist eine Methode, mit der man Ideen, Einsichten und Vernetzungen, die man durch seine Erfahrungen gewonnen hat, systematisch speichert und die jeder Zeit abrufbar sind. Kurz, BASB erweitert das Gedächtnis mit Hilfe moderner digitaler Werkzeuge und Netzwerke. Die Kernidee ist, dass man durch diese Verlagerung sein biologisches Gehirn befreit, um frei denken zu können, seiner Kreativität freien Lauf zu geben oder einfach im Moment sein kann.
Die Methode besteht aus drei Grundschritten: dem Sammeln von Ideen und Erkenntnissen, dem Vernetzen dieser Ideen und Erkenntnisse und dem Erschaffen konkreter Ergebnisse.
Sammeln: Der erste Schritt beim Aufbau eines Second Brains ist das «Sammeln» der Ideen und Erkenntnisse, die genug wichtig oder interessant sind, um sie festzuhalten. Dafür wird als Organisationsstruktur P.A.R.A empfohlen.
Vernetzen: Sobald man angefangen hat, sein persönliches Wissen strukturiert zu sammeln, wird man anfangen, Muster und Verbindungen zwischen den Ideen und Erkenntnissen zu erkennen. Ab dieser Stelle verwende ich parallel die Zettelkastenmethode (ZKM)
Erschaffen: All das Erfassen, Zusammenfassen, Verbinden und Strukturieren haben letztlich das Ziel: Konkrete Ergebnisse in der realen Welt zu erschaffen.
PARA ist die Organisationsstruktur, die auf verschiedenen Endgeräten einsetzt werden kann, um digitale Informationen immer nach dem gleichen Schema abzulegen. Seien es Informationen, Notizen, Grafiken, Videos oder Dateien, alles hat seinen festen Platz und kann anhand von vier Kategorien bzw. „Buckets“ kategorisiert werden.
PARA steht dabei für: * Projekte * Areas * Ressourcen * Archiv
Projekte (engl. Projects) sind kurzfristige Bemühungen in Arbeit und Privatleben. Sie sind das, woran Du aktuell arbeitest. Sie haben einige für die Arbeit förderliche Eigenschaften: * Sie haben einen Anfang und ein Ende (im Gegensatz zu einem Hobby oder einem Verantwortungsbereich). * Sie haben ein konkretes Ergebnis, dass erreicht werden soll und bestehen aus konkreten Schritten, die nötig und zusammen hinreichend sind, um dieses Ziel zu erreichen, entspricht GTD von David Allen
Verantwortungsbereiche (engl. Areas) betreffen alles, was man langfristig im Blick behalten will. Sie unterscheidet von Projekten, dass man bei ihnen kein Ziel verfolgt, sondern einem Standard halten will. Sie sind dementsprechend nicht befristet. Man könnte sagen, dass sie einen Anspruch an uns selbst und unsere Lebenswelt darstellen.
Ressourcen (engl. Resources) sind Themen, die allenfalls langfristig relevant oder nützlich werden könnten. Sie sind eine Sammelkategorie für alles, was weder Projekt noch Verantwortungsbereich ist. Es sind: * Themen, die interessant sind. (English: Topic) * Untersuchungsgegenständige, die man erforschen will. (Englisch: Subject) * Nützliche Informationen für den späteren Gebrauch.
Das Archiv ist für alles Inaktive aus den obigen drei Kategorien. Es ist ein Lager für Beendetes und Aufgeschobenes.
Das System PARA ist eine nach zeitlicher Handlungsrelevanz angeordnete Ablage. Projekte kommen vor den Verantwortungsbereichen, weil sie einen kurz- bis mittelfristigen Zeithorizont haben, Verantwortungsbereiche dagegen einen unbegrenzten Zeithorizont. Ressourcen und Archiv bilden die Schlusslichter, weil sie gewöhnlich weder Priorität haben, noch dringend sind.
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2025-05-06 08:05:26The Hapi V Nile Cruise offers an exceptional opportunity to connect with Egypt's timeless charm. With ETB Tours Egypt, you can experience this journey in comfort and style, traveling between Luxor and Aswan where history comes alive on the banks of the Nile.
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Seamless Planning with Expert Guidance Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to Egypt’s wonders, ETB Tours Egypt simplifies your planning with tailored Egypt travel packages. Add a few days in Cairo or the Red Sea to your itinerary to complete the adventure. To Contact Us: E-Mail: info@etbtours.com Mobile & WhatsApp: +20 10 67569955 - +201021100873 Address: 4 El Lebeny Axis, Nazlet Al Batran, Al Haram, Giza, Egypt
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2025-05-04 03:34:05The biggest question about this article is if it's is going to publish on first try.
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2025-05-06 07:35:01Eine Kolumne von Michael Sailer, jeden ersten Freitag bei Radio München, nachzulesen auf sailersblog.de.
https://soundcloud.com/radiomuenchen/belastigungen-35-das-ist-nicht-meine-regierung?
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2025-05-04 00:51:49Short photo-stories of the hidden, hard to find, obscure, and off the beaten track.
Come now, take a walk with me…
The Traveller 01: Ku/苦 Bar
Find a dingy, nondescript alley in a suspiciously quiet corner of Bangkok’s Chinatown at night. Walk down it. Pass the small prayer shrine that houses the angels who look over these particular buildings and approach an old wooden door. You were told that there is a bar here, as to yet nothing suggests that this is so…
Wait! A closer inspection reveals a simple bronze plaque, out of place for its polish and tended upkeep, “cocktails 3rd floor.” Up the stairs then! The landing on floor 3 presents a white sign with the Chinese character for bitter, ku/苦, and a red arrow pointing right.
Pass through the threshold, enter a new space. To your right, a large expanse of barren concrete, an empty “room.” Tripods for…some kind of filming? A man-sized, locked container. Yet, you did not come here to ask questions, such things are none of your business!
And to your left, you find the golden door. Approach. Enter. Be greeted. You have done well! You have found it. 苦 Bar. You are among friends now. Inside exudes deep weirdness - in the etymological sense - the bending of destinies, control of the fates. And for the patrons, a quiet yet social place, a sensual yet sacred space.
Ethereal sounds, like forlorn whale songs fill the air, a strange music for an even stranger magic. But, Taste! Taste is the order of the day! Fragrant, Bizarre, Obscure, Dripping and Arcane. Here you find a most unique use flavor, flavors myriad and manifold, flavors beyond name. Buddha’s hand, burnt cedar charcoal, ylang ylang, strawberry leaf, maybe wild roots brought in by some friendly passerby, and many, many other things. So, Taste! The drinks here, libations even, are not so much to be liked or disliked, rather, the are liquid context, experience to be embraced with a curious mind and soul freed from judgment.
And In the inner room, one may find another set of stairs. Down this time. Leading to the second place - KANGKAO. A natural wine bar, or so they say. Cozy, botanical, industrial, enclosed. The kind of private setting where you might overhear Bangkok’s resident “State Department,” “UN,” and “NGO” types chatting auspiciously in both Mandarin and English with their Mainland Chinese counterparts. But don’t look hard or listen too long! Surely, there’s no reason to be rude… Relax, relax, you are amongst friends now.
**苦 Bar. Bangkok, circa 2020. There are secrets to be found. Go there. **
Plebchain #Bitcoin #NostrArt #ArtOnNostr #Writestr #Createstr #NostrLove #Travel #Photography #Art #Story #Storytelling #Nostr #Zap #Zaps #Bangkok #Thailand #Siamstr
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# Why Trust Crypt Recver? 🤝
🛠️ Expert Recovery Solutions
At Crypt Recver, we specialize in resolving some of the most complex wallet-related issues. Our team of skilled engineers has the tools and expertise to tackle:
- Partially lost or forgotten seed phrases
- Extracting funds from outdated or invalid wallet addresses
- Recovering data from damaged hardware wallets
- Restoring coins from old or unsupported wallet formats
You’re not just getting a service; you’re gaining a partner in your cryptocurrency journey.
🚀 Fast and Efficient Recovery
We understand that time is critical in crypto recovery. Our optimized systems ensure that you can regain access to your funds quickly, aiming for speed without sacrificing security. With a 90%+ success rate, you can trust us to fight against the clock on your behalf.
🔒 Privacy is Our Priority
Your confidentiality matters. Every recovery session is handled with the utmost care, ensuring all processes are encrypted and confidential. You can rest easy, knowing your sensitive information stays private.
💻 Advanced Technology
Our proprietary tools and brute-force optimization techniques allow for maximum efficiency in recovery. No matter how challenging your case may be, our technology is designed to give you the best chance at getting your crypto back.
Our Recovery Services Include: 📈
- Bitcoin Recovery: Lost access to your Bitcoin wallet? We help recover lost wallets, private keys, and passphrases.
- Transaction Recovery: Mistakes happen — whether it’s an incorrect wallet address or a lost password, let us handle the recovery.
- Cold Wallet Restoration: If your cold wallet is failing, we can safely extract your assets and migrate them into a secure, new wallet.
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While we can handle many scenarios, there are some limitations. For example, we cannot recover funds stored in custodial wallets, or cases where there is a complete loss of four or more seed words without any partial info available. We’re transparent about what’s possible, so you know what to expect.
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2025-05-03 21:54:45Introduction
Me and Fishcake have been working on infrastructure for Noswhere and Nostr.build. Part of this involves processing a large amount of Nostr events for features such as search, analytics, and feeds.
I have been recently developing
nosdex
v3, a newer version of the Noswhere scraper that is designed for maximum performance and fault tolerance using FoundationDB (FDB).Fishcake has been working on a processing system for Nostr events to use with NB, based off of Cloudflare (CF) Pipelines, which is a relatively new beta product. This evening, we put it all to the test.
First preparations
We set up a new CF Pipelines endpoint, and I implemented a basic importer that took data from the
nosdex
database. This was quite slow, as it did HTTP requests synchronously, but worked as a good smoke test.Asynchronous indexing
I implemented a high-contention queue system designed for highly parallel indexing operations, built using FDB, that supports: - Fully customizable batch sizes - Per-index queues - Hundreds of parallel consumers - Automatic retry logic using lease expiration
When the scraper first gets an event, it will process it and eventually write it to the blob store and FDB. Each new event is appended to the event log.
On the indexing side, a
Queuer
will read the event log, and batch events (usually 2K-5K events) into one work job. This work job contains: - A range in the log to index - Which target this job is intended for - The size of the job and some other metadataEach job has an associated leasing state, which is used to handle retries and prioritization, and ensure no duplication of work.
Several
Worker
s monitor the index queue (up to 128) and wait for new jobs that are available to lease.Once a suitable job is found, the worker acquires a lease on the job and reads the relevant events from FDB and the blob store.
Depending on the indexing type, the job will be processed in one of a number of ways, and then marked as completed or returned for retries.
In this case, the event is also forwarded to CF Pipelines.
Trying it out
The first attempt did not go well. I found a bug in the high-contention indexer that led to frequent transaction conflicts. This was easily solved by correcting an incorrectly set parameter.
We also found there were other issues in the indexer, such as an insufficient amount of threads, and a suspicious decrease in the speed of the
Queuer
during processing of queued jobs.Along with fixing these issues, I also implemented other optimizations, such as deprioritizing
Worker
DB accesses, and increasing the batch size.To fix the degraded
Queuer
performance, I ran the backfill job by itself, and then started indexing after it had completed.Bottlenecks, bottlenecks everywhere
After implementing these fixes, there was an interesting problem: The DB couldn't go over 80K reads per second. I had encountered this limit during load testing for the scraper and other FDB benchmarks.
As I suspected, this was a client thread limitation, as one thread seemed to be using high amounts of CPU. To overcome this, I created a new client instance for each
Worker
.After investigating, I discovered that the Go FoundationDB client cached the database connection. This meant all attempts to create separate DB connections ended up being useless.
Using
OpenWithConnectionString
partially resolved this issue. (This also had benefits for service-discovery based connection configuration.)To be able to fully support multi-threading, I needed to enabled the FDB multi-client feature. Enabling it also allowed easier upgrades across DB versions, as FDB clients are incompatible across versions:
FDB_NETWORK_OPTION_EXTERNAL_CLIENT_LIBRARY="/lib/libfdb_c.so"
FDB_NETWORK_OPTION_CLIENT_THREADS_PER_VERSION="16"
Breaking the 100K/s reads barrier
After implementing support for the multi-threaded client, we were able to get over 100K reads per second.
You may notice after the restart (gap) the performance dropped. This was caused by several bugs: 1. When creating the CF Pipelines endpoint, we did not specify a region. The automatically selected region was far away from the server. 2. The amount of shards were not sufficient, so we increased them. 3. The client overloaded a few HTTP/2 connections with too many requests.
I implemented a feature to assign each
Worker
its own HTTP client, fixing the 3rd issue. We also moved the entire storage region to West Europe to be closer to the servers.After these changes, we were able to easily push over 200K reads/s, mostly limited by missing optimizations:
It's shards all the way down
While testing, we also noticed another issue: At certain times, a pipeline would get overloaded, stalling requests for seconds at a time. This prevented all forward progress on the
Worker
s.We solved this by having multiple pipelines: A primary pipeline meant to be for standard load, with moderate batching duration and less shards, and high-throughput pipelines with more shards.
Each
Worker
is assigned a pipeline on startup, and if one pipeline stalls, other workers can continue making progress and saturate the DB.The stress test
After making sure everything was ready for the import, we cleared all data, and started the import.
The entire import lasted 20 minutes between 01:44 UTC and 02:04 UTC, reaching a peak of: - 0.25M requests per second - 0.6M keys read per second - 140MB/s reads from DB - 2Gbps of network throughput
FoundationDB ran smoothly during this test, with: - Read times under 2ms - Zero conflicting transactions - No overloaded servers
CF Pipelines held up well, delivering batches to R2 without any issues, while reaching its maximum possible throughput.
Finishing notes
Me and Fishcake have been building infrastructure around scaling Nostr, from media, to relays, to content indexing. We consistently work on improving scalability, resiliency and stability, even outside these posts.
Many things, including what you see here, are already a part of Nostr.build, Noswhere and NFDB, and many other changes are being implemented every day.
If you like what you are seeing, and want to integrate it, get in touch. :)
If you want to support our work, you can zap this post, or register for nostr.land and nostr.build today.
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2025-05-03 16:44:06- Die Befreiung beginnt nicht mit einem Aufschrei, sondern mit einem leisen Nein.
- Herkunft ist kein Zuhause. Es ist der Ort, an dem man lernt, warum man gehen musste.
- Manche Familien sind wie alte Götter: Man glaubt an sie, obwohl sie längst gestorben sind.
- Wer das Nichts anschaut, sieht sich selbst: ein Schatten, der sich für Licht hält.
- Das Schweigen des Universums ist keine Antwort – es ist die endgültige Form der Gleichgültigkeit.
- In der Dämmerung unserer Tage suchen wir die Sonne, die nur in der Erinnerung noch brennt.
- Freiheit beginnt, wenn der Mensch aufhört, sich retten zu lassen.
- Wer nie verloren ging, hat sich selbst nie gesucht.
- Gedanken zerfallen wie Tropfen, die nie den Boden erreichen.
- Wahrheit ist selten laut. Sie flüstert – meist dann, wenn niemand mehr zuhört.
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2025-05-06 05:37:29Design can’t be effective when squeezed into a decades-old process.
When the Agile Manifesto was inked in 2001, it was supposed to spark a revolution, and it did: by 2023, 71% of US companies were using Agile. The simple list of commitments to collaboration and adaptiveness branched into frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
“Agile” was about having a responsive mindset, not about which process you followed, but it became about which process you followed.
Agile was designed for engineering teams but spread to whole companies. Scaled frameworks emerged to coordinate Scrum teams, with a sprawling training and certification industry. In 2022, the enterprise Agile transformation industry was predicted to reach $142 billion by 2032.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/972640
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2025-05-03 16:17:10- ~~finish writing some experimental specs and store on hidden repo for later~~
- ~~fix bugs on in-house js web components framework (with react-like hooks)~~
- ~~add signal/reactive hooks to framework~~ (thx to nootropics)
- (ongoing) slooowly migrate kind:1 app from Qwik to above framework
- test feasibility of new app - codename: ZULULA. cool? flawed?
- if cool, finish ZULULA basic features
- nread.me: add nostr documentation (mpa for this part cause seo)
- nread.me: add nip crud (save on relay)
- nread.me: add nip curation (rating and labeling)
- nread.me: filter by curator / rating / labeling
- nread.me: seed curator (fiatjaf) adds other curators
- revamp kind:1 app login
- add basic engagement features then halt kind:1 app dev
- start simplified messenger app to test custom chat spec
- ...don't know what's next yet
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2025-05-06 05:27:25Twelve Grounds | Dvādaśa Bhūmayaḥ | द्वादश भूमय
1 प्रस्थानी | Prasthānī | The Stage of Setting Out | A 2 विचारणी | Vicāraṇī | The Stage of Exploration | B 3 परिणीता | Pariṇītā | The Stage of Culmination | C 4 सुदुर्मेधा | Sudurmedhā | The Stage of Profound Wisdom | D 5 अभिनिष्क्रमणी | Abhiniṣkramaṇī | The Stage of Ascension | E 6 अभिमुखी | Abhimukhī | The Stage of Direct Approach | F 7 दुर्निवारणी | Durnivāraṇī | The Stage of Irresistibility | AA 8 अचला | Acalā | The Stage of Immovability | BB 9 साधुमती | Sādhumatī | The Stage of Pure Wisdom | CC 10 धर्ममेघा | Dharmameghā | The Stage of the Dharma Cloud | DD 11 निश्चयावस्था | Niścayāvasthā | The Stage of Certainty | EE 12 सर्वार्थसिद्धि | Sarvārthasiddhi | The Stage of Perfect Fulfillment | FF
each 12 1/2 x 16 1/8 [ inches ] | Saunders Waterford 300g/sq m
Homage to unconfined vastness, the primordial completeness of the three kayas.