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As the title states, scratch behind my ear and you get it. 🐶🐾🫡

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Test Bounty Note

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Intro

This short tutorial will help you set up your own Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) on your own LND Node that is not using Umbrel. If you are a user of Umbrel, you should use their version of NWC.

Requirements

You need to have a working installation of LND with established channels and connectivity to the internet. NWC in itself is fairly light and will not consume a lot of resources. You will also want to ensure that you have a working installation of Docker, since we will use a docker image to run NWC.

• Working installation of LND (and all of its required components)
• Docker (with Docker compose)

Installation

For the purpose of this tutorial, we will assume that you have your lnd/bitcoind running under user bitcoin with home directory /home/bitcoin. We will also assume that you already have a running installation of Docker (or docker.io).

Prepare and verify

git version - we will need git to get the latest version of NWC. docker version - should execute successfully and show the currently installed version of Docker. docker compose version - same as before, but the version will be different. ss -tupln | grep 10009- should produce the following output: tcp LISTEN 0 4096 0.0.0.0:10009 0.0.0.0: tcp LISTEN 0 4096 [::]:10009 [::]:**

For things to work correctly, your Docker should be version 20.10.0 or later. If you have an older version, consider installing a new one using instructions here: https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/

Create folders & download NWC

In the home directory of your LND/bitcoind user, create a new folder, e.g., "nwc" mkdir /home/bitcoin/nwc. Change to that directory cd /home/bitcoin/nwc and clone the NWC repository: git clone https://github.com/getAlby/nostr-wallet-connect.git

Creating the Docker image

In this step, we will create a Docker image that you will use to run NWC.

• Change directory to nostr-wallet-connect: cd nostr-wallet-connect
• Run command to build Docker image: docker build -t nwc:$(date +'%Y%m%d%H%M') -t nwc:latest . (there is a dot at the end)
• The last line of the output (after a few minutes) should look like => => naming to docker.io/library/nwc:latest
• nwc:latest is the name of the Docker image with a tag which you should note for use later.

Creating docker-compose.yml and necessary data directories

• Let's create a directory that will hold your non-volatile data (DB): mkdir data
• Indocker-compose.ymlfile, there are fields that you want to replace (<> comments) and port “4321” that you want to make sure is open (check with ss -tupln | grep 4321which should return nothing).
• Create docker-compose.ymlfile with the following content, and make sure to update fields that have <> comment:

version: "3.8" services: nwc: image: nwc:latest volumes: - ./data:/data - ~/.lnd:/lnd:ro ports: - "4321:8080" extra_hosts: - "localhost:host-gateway" environment: NOSTR_PRIVKEY: <use "openssl rand -hex 32" to generate a fresh key and place it inside ""> LN_BACKEND_TYPE: "LND" LND_ADDRESS: localhost:10009 LND_CERT_FILE: "/lnd/tls.cert" LND_MACAROON_FILE: "/lnd/data/chain/bitcoin/mainnet/admin.macaroon" DATABASE_URI: "/data/nostr-wallet-connect.db" COOKIE_SECRET: <use "openssl rand -hex 32" to generate fresh secret and place it inside ""> PORT: 8080 restart: always stop_grace_period: 1m

Starting and testing

Now that you have everything ready, it is time to start the container and test.

• While you are in the nwcdirectory (important), execute the following command and check the log output, docker compose up
• You should see container logs while it is starting, and it should not exit if everything went well.
• At this point, you should be able to go to http://<ip of the host where nwc is running>:4321 and get to the interface of NWC
• To stop the test run of NWC, simply press Ctrl-C , and it will shut the container down.
• To start NWC permanently, you should execute docker compose up -d , “-d” tells Docker to detach from the session.
• To check currently running NWC logs, execute docker compose logs to run it in tail mode add -f to the end.
• To stop the container, execute docker compose down

That's all, just follow the instructions in the web interface to get started.

Updating

As with any software, you should expect fixes and updates that you would need to perform periodically. You could automate this, but it falls outside of the scope of this tutorial. Since we already have all of the necessary configuration in place, the update execution is fairly simple.

• Change directory to the clone of the git repository, cd /home/bitcoin/nwc/nostr-wallet-connect
• Run command to build Docker image: docker build -t nwc:$(date +'%Y%m%d%H%M') -t nwc:latest . (there is a dot at the end)
• Change directory back one level cd ..
• Restart (stop and start) the docker compose config docker compose down && docker compose up -d
• Done! Optionally you may want to check the logs: docker compose logs

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There’s a lot of conversation around the #TwitterFiles. Here’s my take, and thoughts on how to fix the issues identified.

I’ll start with the principles I’ve come to believe…based on everything I’ve learned and experienced through my past actions as a Twitter co-founder and lead:

1. Social media must be resilient to corporate and government control.
2. Only the original author may remove content they produce.
3. Moderation is best implemented by algorithmic choice.

The Twitter when I led it and the Twitter of today do not meet any of these principles. This is my fault alone, as I completely gave up pushing for them when an activist entered our stock in 2020. I no longer had hope of achieving any of it as a public company with no defense mechanisms (lack of dual-class shares being a key one). I planned my exit at that moment knowing I was no longer right for the company.

The biggest mistake I made was continuing to invest in building tools for us to manage the public conversation, versus building tools for the people using Twitter to easily manage it for themselves. This burdened the company with too much power, and opened us to significant outside pressure (such as advertising budgets). I generally think companies have become far too powerful, and that became completely clear to me with our suspension of Trump’s account. As I’ve said before, we did the right thing for the public company business at the time, but the wrong thing for the internet and society. Much more about this here: https://twitter.com/jack/status/1349510769268850690

I continue to believe there was no ill intent or hidden agendas, and everyone acted according to the best information we had at the time. Of course mistakes were made. But if we had focused more on tools for the people using the service rather than tools for us, and moved much faster towards absolute transparency, we probably wouldn’t be in this situation of needing a fresh reset (which I am supportive of). Again, I own all of this and our actions, and all I can do is work to make it right.

Back to the principles. Of course governments want to shape and control the public conversation, and will use every method at their disposal to do so, including the media. And the power a corporation wields to do the same is only growing. It’s critical that the people have tools to resist this, and that those tools are ultimately owned by the people. Allowing a government or a few corporations to own the public conversation is a path towards centralized control.

I’m a strong believer that any content produced by someone for the internet should be permanent until the original author chooses to delete it. It should be always available and addressable. Content takedowns and suspensions should not be possible. Doing so complicates important context, learning, and enforcement of illegal activity. There are significant issues with this stance of course, but starting with this principle will allow for far better solutions than we have today. The internet is trending towards a world were storage is “free” and infinite, which places all the actual value on how to discover and see content.

Which brings me to the last principle: moderation. I don’t believe a centralized system can do content moderation globally. It can only be done through ranking and relevance algorithms, the more localized the better. But instead of a company or government building and controlling these solely, people should be able to build and choose from algorithms that best match their criteria, or not have to use any at all. A “follow” action should always deliver every bit of content from the corresponding account, and the algorithms should be able to comb through everything else through a relevance lens that an individual determines. There’s a default “G-rated” algorithm, and then there’s everything else one can imagine.

The only way I know of to truly live up to these 3 principles is a free and open protocol for social media, that is not owned by a single company or group of companies, and is resilient to corporate and government influence. The problem today is that we have companies who own both the protocol and discovery of content. Which ultimately puts one person in charge of what’s available and seen, or not. This is by definition a single point of failure, no matter how great the person, and over time will fracture the public conversation, and may lead to more control by governments and corporations around the world.

I believe many companies can build a phenomenal business off an open protocol. For proof, look at both the web and email. The biggest problem with these models however is that the discovery mechanisms are far too proprietary and fixed instead of open or extendable. Companies can build many profitable services that complement rather than lock down how we access this massive collection of conversation. There is no need to own or host it themselves.

Many of you won’t trust this solution just because it’s me stating it. I get it, but that’s exactly the point. Trusting any one individual with this comes with compromises, not to mention being way too heavy a burden for the individual. It has to be something akin to what bitcoin has shown to be possible. If you want proof of this, get out of the US and European bubble of the bitcoin price fluctuations and learn how real people are using it for censorship resistance in Africa and Central/South America.

I do still wish for Twitter, and every company, to become uncomfortably transparent in all their actions, and I wish I forced more of that years ago. I do believe absolute transparency builds trust. As for the files, I wish they were released Wikileaks-style, with many more eyes and interpretations to consider. And along with that, commitments of transparency for present and future actions. I’m hopeful all of this will happen. There’s nothing to hide…only a lot to learn from. The current attacks on my former colleagues could be dangerous and doesn’t solve anything. If you want to blame, direct it at me and my actions, or lack thereof.

As far as the free and open social media protocol goes, there are many competing projects: @bluesky is one with the AT Protocol, nostr another, Mastodon yet another, Matrix yet another…and there will be many more. One will have a chance at becoming a standard like HTTP or SMTP. This isn’t about a “decentralized Twitter.” This is a focused and urgent push for a foundational core technology standard to make social media a native part of the internet. I believe this is critical both to Twitter’s future, and the public conversation’s ability to truly serve the people, which helps hold governments and corporations accountable. And hopefully makes it all a lot more fun and informative again.

💸🛠️🌐 To accelerate open internet and protocol work, I’m going to open a new category of #startsmall grants: “open internet development.” It will start with a focus of giving cash and equity grants to engineering teams working on social media and private communication protocols, bitcoin, and a web-only mobile OS. I’ll make some grants next week, starting with $1mm/yr to Signal. Please let me know other great candidates for this money.

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Nas blockchains PoW o consenso é alcançado por meio de prova de trabalho computacional e o objetivo principal é evitar que atores mal intencionados consumam ou ataquem a rede de forma perigosa. Este método de consenso requer um grande poder computacional para criar novos blocos, mas é muito simples, por parte de outros, verificar esse trabalho. Por isso se diz que PoW é uma estratégia assimétrica.

Nas blockchains PoS o objetivo é o mesmo, criar blocos e chegar a um consenso, mas nas PoS não é necessário um poder de processamento tão grande como nas PoW. Em média as PoS gastam menos de 1% da energia das PoW. Nas PoS os mineradores são chamados de validadores. Enquanto que nas PoW quem fica com a recompensa é quem resolve primeiro a charada matemática, nas PoS o validador que vai ganhar a recompensa é escolhido de forma aleatória, mas dando maior probabilidade aos que respeitem determinados critérios. A comunidade bitcoin é muito relutante em relação a PoS porque é mais fácil conseguir uma grande quantidade da moeda em causa do que mais que 51% de poder processamento. Logo as PoS são mais vulneráveis no que toca a segurança. Mas aqui cada caso é um caso e é preciso fazer essa análise para cada moeda.

As blockchains PoW tendem a ser mais descentralizadas enquanto as PoS mais centralizadas, não só em acesso, mas também em operação. Mais de metade dos validadores de ethereum estão na cloud da amazon. As blockchains PoW apresentam grandes desafios na escalabilidade de operação, muitas vezes exigindo soluções de segunda camada (L2), enquanto que as PoS possuem mecanismos de escalabilidade muito mais flexíveis. Os algoritmos PoW são muito mais simples de implementar do que os PoS e, portanto, menos suscetíveis a erros. Um bom exemplo é o PoS da ethereum que estava a ser implementado desde 2018.

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Traduzindo do inglês, halving significa cortar pela metade e é mesmo isso que acontece às recompensas (novas moedas) dadas aos mineradores pela produção de novos blocos. Neste momento a recompensa está em 6,25 bitcoins e em 2024 passará para 3,125. Este processo está codificado no código do bitcoin core e acontece mais precisamente a cada 210.000 blocos (+/- de 4 em 4 anos). Por este motivo é que se diz que a bitcoin é deflacionária, porque o ritmo de produção de novas moedas é reduzido em metade a cada halving, ao contrário das moedas fiduciárias governamentais.

Inicialmente em 2009 cada bloco era recompensado com 50 bitcoins. Haverá apenas 32 eventos de halving de bitcoin. Uma vez que todos tenham acontecido, não haverá mais halvings e também não haverá mais criação de bitcoins, atingindo-se nessa altura 21 000 000 de bitcoins em circulação. Isso acontecerá no bloco 6.930.000, estimando-se que seja no ano de 2140. Nessa altura os mineradores serão apenas recompensados com as taxas de transação.

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Hello from Obsidian!!!

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Hello from Obsidian!!!

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Hello from Obsidian!!!

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A blockchain é uma base de dados. O que a faz tão importante é o facto de não ser uma base de dados convencional. O sistema funciona como um livro de registos, mas inviolável, descentralizada e bastante eficiente.

A tecnologia é tão interessante que logo ficou claro que a blockchain também poderia ser utilizada noutros sistemas, dos mais diversos tipos: financeiros, comerciais, governamentais, gerenciais, eleitorais, entre outros. Não é por menos que bancos, seguradoras, corretoras de ações, empresas de segurança, governos e tantas outras instituições estão a integrar esta nova tecnologia.

Vê a blockchain da bitcoin aqui

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Hey there, online shopping enthusiasts and tech-savvy folks! We've got some exciting news that's going to make your day. But wait, there's more! Have you heard of Superstore by supertestnet? It's a powerful webstore that aim to use Bitcoin for sending and receiving payments and nostr protocol to improve privacy and anonyminity witing P2P transaction.

We believe it's a game-changer for merchants and shoppers alike. We recently started refreshing and restructuring the idea around GoodStr that follows the same lines offering on top an enhanced customer experience. and from there implemented a simple Ui framework to improve the current design and have a solid base to expand and improve the consumer experience.

Before & After

GoodStr's Fresh Look and Feel

First off, let's talk about GoodStrrr new design. The onboarding page aim to be sleek, user-friendly, and designed to make your shopping experience as smooth as possible. It's got a clean layout, intuitive navigation, and a modern aesthetic that's easy on the eyes. Trust me, you're going to love it!

Superstore: The Unsung Hero

Now, let's shift gears and talk about Superstore. This reopository project is a simple Bitcoin webstore that uses whisper addresses for enhanced privacy. Imagine being able to set up your own store without the hassle of servers, payment methods, or third-party fees. It's all about making e-commerce both free and easy to use.

Why GoodStr and Superstore are a Perfect Match

With no doubt Superstore's merchant-friendly approach is incoparable and the experience to publish new items it's pretty straight forward. Before than it's important to setup the cofigurations to be able to connect to nostr and your Bitcoin Lightning Node, not easy as it sound.

GoodStr's i the other side focus on product discovery complementing the commerce experiences in one stop FOSS solution. The coolest thing? You can download the source file and run it directly from your computer simply opening the onboard.html file into your preferred browser. While we continue working on current priorities, it's fun to look far and dream about how GoodStr could solve the current monopolized and centralized ecommerce. We aim to enable everyone to easily sell and buy product and services online, P2P, anonymously and privately.

Upcoming Features: The Discovery Section

GoodStr is soon going to focus on the Discovery section, aiming to make it easier for you to find the products you love. This is where the magic happens, and below it's how:

• Discover worldwide products and services P2P

• Personal webstore accessible o local, web ad mobile

• Search by keywords

• Filter by Category

• Filter by Tag

• Filter by Shipping Area

• Filter by Price (yes, also provided in sats and Bitcoin)

• Filter by Seller

• Dedicated Merchant page

• Simple onboarding for Lightning

• Simple onboarding for Nostr

No login, no accounts... only your nostr nsec. For the merchants, as mentioned, it's a bit trickier to setup. Having a running lightning node it's mandatory and your products must be packed and ready for shipping. We also strive to write down some guides to provide guidance and adoption of these new technologies.

Get Involved!

Are you a developer or someone with technical skills? We are inviting anyone interested to get in touch via Nostr PM.

Final Thoughts

So, are you as excited as we are? The new GoodStr user interface, inspired by the Superstore simplicity, aim to set the stage for a more user-friendly and private online shopping experience. It's still early and the current design you'll find online and the repository as buggy and not 100% ready yet. But you can check it our and provide any valuable comment and feedback. It's not just about buying and selling; it's about creating a community where everyone benefits from and with each others based on a Value 4 Value model.

Happy shopping! 🎉🛍️

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In last week's Community Check-in, one of our community members wrote in with the following question:

"I love someone but they don't treat me with respect. What should I do?"

This post is for that person, and for all of you out there who have struggled with this in the past or continue to experience it in your lives.

Here's what I want you to know:

Respect is the foundation for healthy relationships.

The renowned couples therapist Terry Real has argued that the key to a loving marriage is something that he calls "Full Respect Living."

Full Respect Living is:

Making a commitment that, no matter what, you will not treat another human being in a disrespectful way.

Making a commitment that, no matter what, you will not allow yourself to be disrespected by another human being.

Real points out the sad truth: our intimate relationships are often the place where Full Respect Living can be hardest to practice. But it is possible and it truly, deeply matters in order to facilitate any loving relationship.

We can stand up for ourselves or ask for what we need while also treating the other person with respect. We can navigate tough times and be in conflict while also treating each other with respect. Respect is always possible.

You are a human being with inherent worth. And the person that you are in relationship with is also a human being with inherent worth. Treating people with respect is about recognizing their inherent worthiness and treating them accordingly, as well as expecting the same level of treatment in return.

Don't settle for a relationship that doesn't have a stable foundation. Without it, how can you build everything else that you want: safety. trust, companionship, support, compassion, passion, joy and love?

You deserve respect.

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Some plebs have asked me how I have a custom bitcoin lightning ⚡ address from my own web server even though I have a custodial wallet (WalletOfSatoshi).

So I have created a simple guide:

1. Go to the root folder of your web server.

2. Create two folders ".well-known" and in that folder create a folder called "lnurlp".

mkdir -p .well-known/lnurlp

1. Download the json file with your information from WOS and save it in the folder you just created. Replace with your WOS username and with your name or something else cool.

wget -O .well-known/lnurlp/<COOL_USERNAME> https://walletofsatoshi.com/.well-known/lnurlp/<WOS_USERNAME>

Finally the plebs will be able to zap you at @your-website.com 🤙

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Table Of Content

• What is a Multisig Wallet?

• How Multisig Wallets Work

• Benefits of Using Multisig Wallets

• Use Cases for Multisig Wallets

• Choosing the Right Multisig Wallet

• Conclusion

• FAQ

Cryptocurrency has gained immense popularity over the years, giving rise to a new era of digital finance. While the benefits of decentralized currencies are numerous, they also come with security concerns. Hacks and scams have cost investors and traders billions of dollars. To address these issues, multisignature (multisig) wallets have emerged as an innovative solution. This article explores how multisig wallets can help prevent cryptocurrency hacks and scams, providing a more secure environment for digital asset storage and transactions.

1. What is a Multisig Wallet?

A multisig wallet is a type of cryptocurrency wallet that requires multiple signatures, or private keys, to authorize transactions. Unlike traditional wallets that rely on a single private key, multisig wallets distribute control over a user's funds among multiple parties. By requiring multiple signatures, multisig wallets add an extra layer of security, making it difficult for hackers and scammers to access funds.

2. How Multisig Wallets Work

Multisig wallets operate using an 'm-of-n' signature scheme, where 'm' represents the minimum number of signatures needed to authorize a transaction, and 'n' refers to the total number of authorized signatories. For instance, a 2-of-3 multisig wallet would require at least two signatures from a total of three authorized users. This distributed control ensures that no single party can unilaterally access funds without the approval of others.

3. Benefits of Using Multisig Wallets

a. Enhanced Security

By requiring multiple signatures, multisig wallets create a more secure environment for storing and transacting with cryptocurrencies. This added security layer makes it difficult for hackers to compromise a single private key and gain unauthorized access to funds.

b. Collaborative Management

Multisig wallets facilitate the joint management of funds among multiple users or organizations, allowing for a more collaborative approach to financial decision-making.

c. Dispute Resolution

In cases of conflict, multisig wallets provide a clear framework for resolving disputes, since no single party can control the funds without the agreement of others.

4. Use Cases for Multisig Wallets

a. Companies and Organizations

Businesses can use multisig wallets to securely store and manage their cryptocurrency holdings, with transactions requiring approval from multiple executives or board members.

b. Investment Funds

Multisig wallets can be utilized by investment funds to ensure that transactions are authorized only after thorough review and consensus among fund managers.

c. Personal Security

Individual users can take advantage of multisig wallets to distribute control over their funds among trusted friends or family members, reducing the risk of hacks and scams.

5. Choosing the Right Multisig Wallet

There are several multisig wallet options available, each with varying levels of security, functionality, and ease of use. When selecting a multisig wallet, consider factors such as the number of signatures required, compatibility with your preferred cryptocurrencies, and any additional features like hardware wallet integration or user-friendly interfaces.

Conclusion

Multisignature wallets offer a powerful and secure solution to address the growing concerns of hacks and scams in the cryptocurrency space. By requiring multiple signatures to authorize transactions, multisig wallets create a more robust environment for storing and managing digital assets. As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, multisig wallets will likely become an increasingly important tool for ensuring the safety and security of digital currency holdings.

FAQ

How do multisig wallets work? Multisig wallets use an 'm-of-n' signature scheme, where 'm' is the minimum number of signatures required, and 'n' is the total number of authorized signatories.

What are the benefits of using multisig wallets? Multisig wallets offer enhanced security, collaborative management of funds, and a clear framework for dispute resolution.

Who can use multisig wallets? Companies, organizations, investment funds, and individual users can all benefit from the added security and collaborative management features of multisig wallets.

How do I choose the right multisig wallet? Consider factors such as the number of signatures required, compatibility with your preferred cryptocurrencies, and additional features like hardware wallet integration or user-friendly interfaces.

That's all for today, see ya tomorrow

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中午在蜀道午餐，楊登全師傅出色的成都官府菜，讓滿桌食客贊歎不已 。出繁入簡，楊師傅久經考驗，碟碟精彩 。

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點心列了鹹點和甜點，鹹點是擔擔麵或者鍾水餃，女服務生來問選哪個呢，我問可不可以兩種都要呢？吃點心比吃正經飯菜更興致勃勃，這是童年父母養成的飲食習慣 。

蜀道絕美的一堂琉璃珠簾，滿壁琉璃山水，風雅剔透之至，是李太白再世也要詩興大發的翠華搖搖。

更開心的是，今天飯桌子中間坐了福祿壽三枚老前輩，彭樹挺林振國張新民老師，一桌子怪話笑話古話，尺碼超大，笑到我們後輩吃不消。

小小遺憾，是沒有吃到楊師傅的甜燒白，啊啊啊，那個欲仙欲喜的甜燒白啊甜燒白，糯食裡的哪吒，古靈精怪，天下一品 。

美獅美高梅大堂裡，又一件裝置藝術品，劉建華先生的《混合體》，陶瓷材質，宛如舊書本裡散落下來的營養，人類共同的維生素 。

再來一點古董地毯，百看不厭 。這28幅古董地毯，修復得極精，微茫的光澤，嚴整的編織，這份修復的財力和心力，可嘆觀止 。

地毯都是我拿手機拍的，辭不達意程度的。特別要提一句，每幅地毯的說明，都是博物館級別的。到澳門，務必不要錯過這28幅古董地毯。

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女人煮肉，第一位飆到眼前的，是《水滸》裡的孫二娘，伊人的醬牛肉和肉包子，如雷貫耳，連武松那樣的大英雄，八十萬禁軍教頭，發配路上也要 must taste 。 孫二娘的人，也是姿色別致，我國各色戲文裡，有濃墨重彩花樣百出繪聲繪色流派紛呈的描述，盡顯女人煮肉的各項優勢。總而言之，孫二娘在她的店裡，燒燒肉，殺殺人，造造反，把自己弄成了名人裡的名人。

女人煮肉，第二位，我喜歡看汪姐燒蔥㸆大排糖醋排骨。汪姐姐雪白粉嫩，年紀成謎，一口啞嗒嗒沙嗒嗒糯米上海鹹話，拿大排燒得絕嫩的私房秘訣，在兩分鐘裡毫無保留地講給你聽。這個哪裡是飯店老闆娘在拍美食視頻，這是上海姆媽在教親兒子煮肉。那種毫無保留，我每次看，每次都哽咽。最嗲麼，是汪姐每次的結束語，想吃啥，跟我講，搭配一只汪流媚眼刷刷隔屏飛過來，比上帝更有求必應，孫二娘徹底不是對手了。不過最近看見汪姐在視頻裡開始講普通話了，那麼光輝燦爛的汪姐，立刻就普通大媽起來了，沒勁了。上海女人煮肉，標配一定要講上海鹹話才好，聽不懂不要緊，有字幕的。

女人煮肉，第三位，是今天的女一號，蘇州柏悅酒店的行政總廚，年僅33歲的美人 Josephine loke。

第一次看見這位約瑟芬，是在柏悅酒店的下午茶座上，當時我剛下高鐵，餓得眼冒金色星辰，最好弄一碟剛出籠的蘇州人的糯米肉糰子來療飢。東張西望之際，就看見了約瑟芬站在甜點心台前，穿一身雪白的主廚制服，挽著髮髻，在親手做甜點心。那個玲瓏浮突、線條別致的靜靜側面，一槍擊中了我，然後我就忘記了餓，一眼一眼、遠遠盯著她看。這種氣質的女子，不要說廚師群裡殊難遇見，五星酒店下午茶座上所有衣著明媚的女客人，幾乎統統不是她的對手。

那天的下午茶，約瑟芬做了一碗冷版的桂花酒釀赤豆小圓子給我，揉合了韓國的冰霜，與蘇州的赤豆圓子，豐沛的桂花與酒釀的香，是暑盡秋來的午後，非常雅麗的一碗甜物。更讓我驚奇的是，今晚約瑟芬即將要主持一場盛大的煮肉宴席，下午四點的此時此刻，她竟然不是在後廚調兵遣將拳打腳踢，而是神定氣閑在這裡做小圓子。這是武松也要拜下風的氣概了。

遇見這樣的女子，刻不容緩，立刻跟柏悅酒店的余幸小姐申請，我要一個專訪，於煮肉之後。

當晚的盛宴，主題鮮明，直奔煮肉，"賞味熟成"，約瑟芬帶領團隊，料理四種熟成牛肉，分別以乾式濕式手段熟成，18天35天45天，是我最近這幾年食過的，品格最優雅、風味最豐富的一餐牛肉之宴，小有歎為觀止之感。開宴之初，約瑟芬帶來了當晚的四種熟成牛肉，展示給各位食客，夜幕低垂中，所有食客都驚豔不已，牛肉優秀，主廚優秀，金雞湖畔，聽取哇聲一片。

說主廚約瑟芬漂亮，實在是不夠準確的，她裡裡外外閃閃發光的，是超群的氣質，渾身剔透一種剛柔相濟、溫文爾雅，美得很有層次。

第二天清晨，我們落實了那個約定的專訪，與約瑟芬對坐於花園之中，請問了她一百個問題。

約瑟芬是新加坡人，英文是母語，到了蘇州柏悅酒店，開始猛力提高中文，昨晚盛宴之前的主廚致詞，是她請同事幫她翻譯成中文文稿，苦練過的。她的五官容貌裡，看得出混合了不少血統，她居然從手機裡找出一幅照片給我看，她去做過基因測試，這張照片，是基因測試的報告書，顯示她有六種民族的基因，看得我目瞪口呆。

約瑟芬說，她童年，跟外婆最親近。媽媽那一邊的grandma，是不是叫外婆？她問我。外婆很會煮菜，我小時候體弱，而且很挑食，外婆為了讓我吃得好，煮一種魚粥，用的鱈魚，把鱈魚打成泥，混在粥裡，哄我吃下去。小時候根本不懂，鱈魚是多麼貴的魚，也根本不懂，鱈魚這種冷水魚，在新加坡是多麼難得。我不喜歡吃蔥，外婆也是把蔥弄成泥，哄我吃下去。外婆做得最多的菜？最常做的，是咖喱雞和滷肉，一做一大鍋，全家人愛吃。那個清晨，我聽了很感慨，普天下的外婆，燉的各種版本的肉肉，那是溫暖和滋養了整個人類的原子彈。

約瑟芬16歲開始在後廚打零工，做三明治，發現自己喜歡做這些事情，有熱情，漸漸入行，起點很高，跟隨大師傅、大品牌，年紀輕輕，很能拚，學得一身本事。她身上有不少燙傷、碰傷的傷疤，在後廚，是沒有男女之分的，更衣室是在一起的，要忘記自己是女生，跟男人抬一樣重的東西、跟男人舉一樣重的鍋、跟男人一樣火燒火燎地快炒。我聽了，覺得後廚裡的女人，很像潛水艇中的女兵，完全被當成男人。美國政府曾經還特別討論過，潛水艇中需不需要有女兵？或者徹底禁止女兵進入潛水艇？

約瑟芬到蘇州柏悅酒店做行政總廚，初到蘇州，完成隔離，第一次走出酒店，是十月天氣，滿城的桂子飄香，轟然而至，成了約瑟芬對蘇州的身體記憶，鮮明、芬芳，別具一格，此後，桂花成了她特別鍾情的一種本地香料，她在甜品的摩斯裡用桂花調香，也在烤鴨的糖漿中，調製桂花蜜。這種女子特殊的敏感銳利，在她的料理中非常閃耀。

前一晚的"賞味熟成"晚宴上，最後一款香味牛油飯，讓我印象深刻。於四款牛肉和各種主菜配菜的狂轟濫炸之後，最後再來一款米飯，那是很難很難討巧討好的難題，而昨晚那款米飯，我居然食了還添。那是以熟成的牛油、牛肉清湯，煮成的米飯，美味無比。約瑟芬很開心，告訴我，靈感來自家鄉的海南雞飯，海南雞飯是拿雞湯雞油煮飯，我試試用牛肉清湯和牛油煮飯。

我注意到，昨晚那款米飯，最後出鍋時候，用到大量法國香蔥，餐前，聽到約瑟芬切切叮囑服務生，務必一絲不苟，問過每一位客人，忌不忌蔥？這個源頭，我現在明白了，在於童年的約瑟芬不食蔥。

約瑟芬的母親十分心疼寶貝女兒，你又不笨，學什麼不好，為什麼要做這麼辛苦的廚師？約瑟芬回答媽媽，媽咪，做自己喜歡的事情，我一點不覺得苦，媽咪你給我一點時間，我會做到最好的廚師給你看。

這一段對話，適合獻給天下所有的母女。

約瑟芬在蘇州吃點心逛菜場的日常拍

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黃昏之前抵達深圳文華東方酒店，此地是文華東方於中國大陸的旗艦酒店。氣質是文華東方一貫的優雅淡靜，東亞風情搖曳，於深圳的中心地帶，脈脈洇然。

居停於酒店74樓的房間，推門進屋，大幅玻璃窗外，一派孤注一擲的高聳入雲，展眼深圳灣鋪陳腳底，略略遠眺，香港島在目力盡頭。

倏忽一陣大雨，濃雲在窗前卷來卷去，屋內架著一幅很厲害的望遠鏡，明天要請位服務生來教教我如何望遠。

暮色蒼茫裡，更上三層樓，來到Tapas77，年輕的主廚Ivan迎上來，三言兩語幾個來回，搞明白Ivan是西班牙人，而且在西班牙北部名城 Bilbao 住過10年整整，真巧，我一個月前，剛剛在 Bilbao 包子家裡小住了一個月回來，跟Ivan聊得水深火熱。

Ivan說，他會去Bilbao 生活10年，是因為那裡是全世界米其林餐廳最集中的一個地方，去那裡生活，可以學到很多，他甚至在Bilbao 著名的古根海姆美術館的餐廳內，工作過幾年，我記得，那個餐廳是米其林餐盤推薦。我還告訴Ivan，去過Bilbao山上的Simon 吃烤肉，Ivan高興得手舞足蹈，你去得太對了，Simon，Bilbao 的每個米其林廚師，下了班都會去那裡吃肉喝酒。

然後急轉彎，Ivan問我，今晚你想吃什麼？

我說，up to you，聽你的。

Ivan再問我，你告訴我，你有多餓？

這句問到我心裡去了，我餓極了，今天一天旅途折騰，還沒有吃過東西。

Ivan很高興我餓得半瘋，轉身進了廚房。然後一碟一碟端出來的，都是讓我熱淚盈眶的西班牙小食，溫暖撫慰我的轆轆飢腸，這一晚，讓我非常懷念這個夏天與包子一起，在 Bilbao渡過的那些日日夜夜。

Ivan不斷從廚房裡跑出來，看看我還餓不餓，看看我吃得開心不開心。我甚至吃到了非常想念的巴斯克血腸，Ivan告訴我，這是他在佛山找到的，在佛山製做這種巴斯克傳統美食血腸的，竟然是一個地地道道的 Bilbao 人，我的天。

問Ivan，你在中國，有沒有找到過讓你滿意的橄欖油？ Ivan想也不想，答我，沒有。不過沒有關係，我們在中國，主要是拿橄欖油做菜，普通橄欖油就行，最好的橄欖油，我們西班牙人拿來蘸麵包吃，那種頂級橄欖油，中國找不到。

我為自己的小問題提得很開心，在 Bilbao 的時候，我曾經問過當地人，如果你們西班牙人不得不背井離鄉，你們想帶著隨身走的東西，是什麼？

西班牙人斬釘截鐵地告訴我，橄欖油、橄欖油、橄欖油。   

吃完飯，跟Ivan聊天，問Ivan， Bilbao 的咖啡館、小酒吧，到了秋冬季節，家家有賣熱湯的，這是怎麼回事情，你講給我聽聽好不好？

Ivan 看我對這個小事情有興趣，非常高興講給我聽。Bilbao的咖啡館、小酒館，都會自己燉牛骨湯，用牛尾骨或者牛腿的大骨，因為大骨風味比較足，加上很多蔬菜和菌菇，一起燉，微火燉，燉過夜，12小時至少，然後去油，得滋味濃郁的清湯。客人要喝湯，是拿杯子端給你一大杯熱湯。

我問，西班牙客人一般什麼時候到咖啡館喝湯？Ivan覺得我的問題很奇怪，隨時啊，清早六點，就有很多客人去咖啡館喝熱湯，冬天外面寒冷，坐在咖啡館裡，喝杯熱湯，多舒服啊。而且，那個時候小酒館還沒有開門，去咖啡館喝熱湯，是最好的選擇。

我問，通常這麼一杯熱湯，多少錢？Ivan說，三塊、五塊了不起了，絕對不會超過5塊。Bilbao當地，一杯咖啡基本上都是一塊錢、一塊半的樣子。那個清晨的牛骨清湯，聽起來像Bilbao人的鹹豆漿豆腐花。

Ivan說完，我眼熱得不行了，感嘆，你們西班牙廚師太好了，肯花這麼多功夫，做這麼溫暖價廉營養豐富的食物給客人，真的是暖老溫貧。Ivan說，不是不是，我覺得是我們的客人好，西班牙客人比較少去吃連鎖店的那些快餐，你看Bilbao這樣的城市，街上很少看得見那些連鎖快餐店，客人肯花時間慢慢享受傳統食物，我們廚師才能保持下去。

Ivan 的中文名字叫一萬，真真鏗鏘🎈

這位一萬，講很好的中文，第二天的午宴，他與空降此地的巴黎米其林廚師Sylvain Sendra並肩合作，我不斷地聽見一萬在忙碌擁擠的廚房裡，用中文提醒同事們，小心後面，小心後面。不知為什麼，我聽了，有莫名的感動。

下面是深圳文華東方酒店78樓的早餐餐廳，叁餐廳。感恩每一天的朝陽。

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午餐於美獅美高梅的雍華府🌿

一步踏進去，被雍華府純正的摩洛哥風格驚艷到，我完全放棄了拍照的企圖，因為根本拍不出實景的百分之一的美，搖曳散漫的冷暖光線，層巒疊嶂的木器銅器手工，悠揚生長的香草與果樹，讓人完全不知身在何處。我和管家齊呼，我不需要吃午飯了，讓我在這裡慢慢晃吧🌿

謝謝美高梅的體貼安排，結果直接把午宴擺在了雍華府的摩洛哥花園內🌿


午宴由劉國柱大師和王勇師傅主持，劉師傅是大前輩了，精譚府菜，一道譚府鮑魚燴花膠，濃郁黃湯呈現，譚府菜的雍容華貴，霸氣凜凜，令宴上其他美饌，完全失去了爭鋒機會🌿

飯後甜物的蛋白杏仁茶，香濃馥郁，襯著摩洛哥花園的潺潺水音，再度令人不知身在何處🌿

晚餐於澳門美高梅的寶雅座，今晚的別具一格，是在酒窖內晚餐，美高梅的這座酒窖，美得像一座銷金窟。

酒窖內的晚餐，溫度低冷，光線濃紫，有一種莫名的光陰似箭的醉生夢死，還好主廚的料理，是踏踏實實溫暖人心那一路的，非常奇異的一個夜晚。

飯與飯的空隙，爭分奪秒去看美高梅大堂內的翻糖展覽，《一團和氣》。

中國糖王周毅，將英國的翻糖技術與中國的麵塑傳統相揉合，製作的一套精巧絕倫的作品，相當嘆為觀止。

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暴風雨天氣裡，法國米其林一星名廚 Sylvain Sendra 空降深圳文華東方酒店，於酒店77層、388米高空的餐廳 OPUS ，主持一席“巴黎奇饗”私宴。

當天黑雨壓城，77層空中餐廳的窗外，風起雲湧，景色壯麗，窗內則是高手雲集，除了米其林名廚熠熠生輝，文華東方酒店華麗的國際廚師軍團也陣容壯觀，令人印象深刻。私宴客人更是雲集了各路名家，海明威說過，巴黎如一席流動的饗宴，此時此刻，深圳文華東方復刻了這句不朽名言。

開宴的餐前小食，豌豆塔、茄子塔，一場華麗大秀，主廚以蔬菜開場，清秀，優雅，節制，不動聲色。主廚Sendra在法國擁有自己的農場，高度懂得四季蔬果。

馬達加斯加香草花菜，依然是一道蔬菜，這道菜，是Sendra菜單上的光輝明星菜，Sendra的粉絲食客，在菜單上找不到這道菜，會著急地向餐廳詢問原因。樸素的花菜，在名廚手下，呈現得如同藝術品一般讓人驚豔，如詩如畫、弱不勝衣的細膩，層次飽滿的口感，不愧米其林名廚的出品。

生蠔塔塔，主廚在這道菜中提供的，是夏日海邊、悠長假期的快樂記憶。袖珍細緻的傑拉朵生蠔，伴以海洋氣息濃郁的涼浸浸冰霜、海鹽鹹鹹的奶油泡沫，完全更新了生蠔的傳統滋味。


伴餐麵包以及黑松露黃油，黃油裝在一個十分袖珍秀麗的小瓷盒子裡，握在手裡，細細把玩，太像日本的豆匣，主廚Sendra有多年的日本經歷，請教Sendra，這個豆匣，是不是日本瓷器。Sendra跟我說，不是，是法國瓷器。我們法國人，非常驕傲自己的飲食，餐廳裡所有的東西，一定來自法國。我在巴黎的餐廳，用的瓷器，經常有客人進來，以為我們用的是日本瓷器，其實不是。我只能說，我們選用的法國瓷器，在精神趣味上，跟日本瓷器很相通。

我很相信，法國人與日本人，在很多地方，藝術的地方，是soul mate，古往今來，頗有一票法國藝術家，愛娶日本太太，一向很佳話。比如， Balthus 與他的太太節子。

午宴漸入高潮，一道法國洋蔥派，法國人最愛、最擅長的兩件食材，洋蔥和鵝肝，冉冉登場。Sendra說，洋蔥派法國從南到北、從東到西，人見人愛，人人會做，而且人人有自己的配方，南方流的洋蔥派，用橄欖和海鮮小魚，北方流的洋蔥派，多用豬肉。今天的洋蔥派，是里昂風格的，里昂位居法國版圖的中心，是集東西南北之大成的一個地方。這道里昂風格的洋蔥派，洋蔥、鵝肝、菌菇，層層堆疊，一口之中的豐富層次，各種香氣的紛至沓來，讓人大為傾倒。

這碟龍蝦，原始的版本，是番紅花醬汁，Sendra特地為今天的深圳食客，改成咖哩醬汁，咖哩特殊的香濃滋味，在今天的大風大雨天氣裡，讓人備感溫暖體貼。碟中，陪伴龍蝦的配菜，是一切土豆和魚子醬，非常好吃，甚至比主角龍蝦還好吃，主廚的這種、以土豆搭配魚子醬的、不拘一格的想像力，讓人很受啟發。魚子醬不一定要搭配昂貴食材，搭配樸素的土豆，一樣驚人地好吃，而好吃，永遠是最高原則。

私宴最後一道甜品，看菜單，是法國人最家常普通、間間餐館會做的舒芙蕾，不過呢，當今天的這道樹莓舒芙蕾，端到面前的時候，我還是非常非常驚豔，那種粉紅嬌豔，那種輕如雲朵的口感，讓我想起那些精典的法蘭西美人們，比如碧姬芭鐸，比如蘇菲瑪索，比如伊莎貝爾玉佩爾。主廚Sendra站在我面前，看我非常享受地一口一口慢慢吃完舒芙蕾，我向主廚道謝，謝謝他，讓我有機會、在深圳吃到如此正派的舒芙蕾，Sendra愉快地跟我說，thank you， madame 。

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Here WIP is an acronym for “Working in Public” and not “Work in Progress” but let me demonstrate why “Working in Public” is also “Work in Progress”

My introduction to the concept of "working in public" was met with initial scepticism. The term seemed worlds apart from my world view like something reserved for influencers and social media enthusiasts. However, my perspective shifted dramatically when I encountered the work of Nadia Eghbal. Her insights and experiences helped me understand the concept better and appreciate its significance in my own professional life. What's more, my journey also led me to the Bitcoin Design Community, a free open-source community that helps designers and developers working on bitcoin-products.

Overcoming Initial Reservations

When I first heard about "working in public," I couldn't help but associate it with the influencer culture that dominates social media today. It seemed like a buzzword, a trendy phrase used to attract attention and followers. After all, what could working in public possibly have to do with my world of design thinking, user experience, and problem-solving?

The Impact of Nadia Eghbal's Work

My venture into comprehending "working in public" took an unexpected turn when I stumbled upon the body of work created by Nadia Eghbal. A prominent figure within the open-source software realm, Nadia not only advocates for this approach but also lives it out day in and day out. Her writings and experiences provided a roadmap that helped me grok the concept on a much deeper level. Here are some key takeaways from my dabblings on this concept:

1. Transparency Is Not Self-Promotion

The perspective on "working in public" underscores the fact that it's not about showcasing your work solely for self-promotion. Instead, it's about being transparent about your processes, struggles, and successes. By sharing your journey, you open doors for others to learn, contribute, and engage.

2. Fostering Community

“Working in public" also assists with building a supportive community. When you share your work openly, you invite others to participate, collaborate, and provide feedback. This collaborative spirit can lead to the creation of something greater than you could achieve alone.

3. Learning from Others

Through Nadia's stories, I realized that "working in public" is not just about broadcasting your work but also about learning from others. When you open up your processes to public scrutiny, you invite diverse perspectives and insights that can significantly improve your work. 4. Navigating Challenges Together Nadia's candid discussions regarding the challenges she encountered while "working in public" resonated deeply with me. Being transparent, especially when dealing with setbacks or criticism, is not always easy. However, by sharing these moments, you demonstrate resilience and the willingness to overcome obstacles, which can inspire others facing similar challenges. Embracing "Working in Public" and the Bitcoin Design Community My journey introduced me to the Bitcoin Design Community—a dynamic, open-source collective dedicated to assisting designers and developers working on bitcoin-related projects. This community embodies the principles of "working in public," championing collaboration, transparency, and innovation.

Conclusion

"Working in public" doesn't just mean showcasing a polished final product. It's also about embracing the journey, acknowledging that the process itself is a valuable work in progress. By sharing our challenges, mistakes, and ongoing efforts, we invite others to witness the evolution of our work and ourselves. It's a commitment to transparency and growth, where every step taken, every obstacle faced, and every lesson learned becomes part of the narrative. "Working in public" is, in essence, "work in progress" made visible and collaborative, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning.

Hence we conclude that WIP equal to Working in public and work in progress

Embarking on a Transparent Journey

With my newfound understanding. I've embarked on my unique interpretation of "working in public." As a result, I've made the choice to not only share my weekly podcasting journey, articles I write, and design work I do but also my personal challenges like improving the number of pull-ups. I aim to openly share my challenges, insights, and occasional successes. This endeavour isn't driven by a desire for validation or recognition; it's about holding myself accountable. The only person I try to influence is myself. Additionally, I may also share podcasts, blogs, software tools and other stuff I find interesting.

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This week, as you work towards what matters to you, you will experience a mixture of successes and setbacks.

You might get some positive feedback, your project could hit a new milestone, you could stay consistent with your routines, or you might get quality time with loved ones. And, at the same time, you might struggle with symptoms of an illness, you could have a tough conversation with a client, or you might hear some bad news. Through it all, what matters most is this: remembering that no matter what happens to you this week, you will always be worthy.

Your success do not make you 'better'; your failures don't make you 'worse'. You are always, always worthy, just as you are.

Because, despite what Old Happy culture told you, your worthiness is not based upon your achievements. It is something inherent: you are worthy because you are alive. Nothing that happens to you and nothing that you do will ever change that.

Take that knowledge forward with you as you embark upon your week. Let it inspire you to take risks and try new things, knowing that any failures you experience will not diminish you. Let it compel you to change the way that you treat people, looking for their own inherent worth in every interaction. And let it change the way that you treat yourself, so that you stop being cruel to yourself and start treating yourself with compassion at every step of your journey.

[ S U B S C R I B E ]

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Satoshi Nakamoto, é o pseudónimo de uma pessoa ou grupo que escreveu o paper da bitcoin em 2008. Foi publicado 15 dias depois de estourar a crise de 2008 com a falência do Lehman Brothers. Meses depois, no dia 3 de janeiro de 2009 foi cunhado o primeiro bloco da bitcoin. Ficou registado para sempre nesse bloco a mensagem seguinte: “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks”

Vê o bloco aqui: mempool.space genesis block

Paper publicado por Satoshi Nakamoto traduzido para português

"Uma versão puramente peer-to-peer de dinheiro eletrônico permitiria que pagamentos on-line fossem enviados diretamente de uma parte para outra, sem passar por uma instituição financeira. As assinaturas digitais fornecem parte da solução, mas os principais benefícios são perdidos se um terceiro confiável ainda é necessário para evitar o gasto duplo. Nós propomos uma solução para o problema de gasto duplo usando uma rede peer-to-peer. A rede insere data e hora nas transações através de um hash em uma cadeia contínua de prova-de-trabalho à base de hash, formando um registro que não pode ser alterado sem refazer a prova-de-trabalho. A cadeia mais longa não só serve como prova da sequência de eventos testemunhados, mas prova de que ela veio do maior pool de CPUs. Enquanto a maioria do poder das CPUs é controlado por nós que não estão cooperando para atacar a rede, eles irão gerar a cadeia mais longa e superar os atacantes. A própria rede requer estrutura mínima. As mensagens são espalhadas em regime de melhor esforço, e nós podem sair e regressar a rede à vontade, aceitando a cadeia mais longa de prova-de-trabalho, como prova do que aconteceu enquanto eles estavam fora."

PDF completo aqui

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Como tudo começou ...

No sistema bancário dificilmente um banco vai à falência sozinho, quando um grande banco vai á falência arrasta outros grandes bancos. Para entender como o sistema financeiro atual é uma espécie de pirâmide precisamos entender como chegamos ao estado atual.

Tudo começou em 1907 nos Estados Unidos da América com o JP Morgan a salvar vários bancos mais pequenos da falência, junto com os Rockefellers, fazendo um baquinha para evitar o colapso total e restabelecer a confiança no sistema. Mas correu mal, e dias depois a bolsa norte americana caiu 50% porque não havia mais financiamento. Mais uma vez o JP Morgan conseguiu reunir com os seus amigos e juntar mais dinheiro para salvar a bolsa. A conclusão da altura foi que era preciso um banco central onde pudessem recorrer caso a situação voltasse a acontecer. Ou seja, os bancos a partir de agora podem fazer operações arriscadas que já têm onde recorrer caso corra mal. Em 1913 foi criado o FED.

Em 2008 aconteceu a crise global do Lehman Brothers, uns anos antes os bancos andavam a comprar ativos de alto risco, grosso modo eram hipotecas que dificilmente iriam ser pagas e empréstimos a pessoas que não conseguiam honrar os compromissos. Mais uma vez ligaram a impressora e salvaram os bancos.

Este ano está a acontecer outra vez a mesma coisa mas de uma forma diferente, ao contrário da crise de 2008, os bancos estão a falir não por terem ativos de alto risco, mas por terem títulos de divida americana, supostamente o investimento mais seguro do mundo. Os títulos de divida americana antigos perderam valor porque as taxas de juro aumentaram. Em 2020 e 2021 as taxas de juro a 10 anos nos EUA estavam nos 0,08%, mas para conter a inflação depois de imprimirem em 2020 e 2021 mais de 50% dos dólares em circulação, as taxas de juro foram aumentadas gradualmente até chegarem aos 5%. Isso quer dizer que quem quisesse vender os títulos de 0,08% não encontra ninguém para os comprar porque agora os títulos estão a pagar muito mais. A única forma de os vender é vender com grande desconto e foi isso que o Silicon Valley fez, além de sofrerem de uma corrida aos depósitos.

Que ironia, os títulos tóxicos agora são os títulos de divida americana. Todas as regulamentações e testes de stress foram feitos pelo Silicon Valley mas mesmo assim caiu. Mais uma vez foi ligada a impressora magica para salvar os queridos bancos, mas dizem que não é um resgate porque estão a emprestar dinheiro e a receber como garantia o património dos mesmos. E qual é esse património? São os títulos de divida do próprio governo. Confuso, não é? Tudo em nome da confiança no FED para proteger o sistema.

Foi acabado de criar o Bank Term Funding Program que resumindo é uma operação de recompra padrão, ou seja, empréstimos garantidos pelo tesouro americano. Mas com uma pequena diferença das recompras antigas, o FED está a emprestar pelo valor nominal, ou seja, as instituições podem trocar ativos desvalorizados por dinheiro no valor que compraram no passado. Não há perda nem punição para ninguém, o FED assumiu os títulos desvalorizados que os bancos tinham, dando-lhes liquidez. Quase tudo igual ao quantitative easing mas com uma narrativa nova, mais moderna. Podem ir confirmar o balanço do banco central que cresceu mais de 300 mil milhões de dólares nestes resgates recentes. O FDIC tem 128 biliões, mas os bancos têm depósitos de 17 triliões (notação americana), já dá para ver o que acontece se os americanos começarem a levantar o guito do banco. Nem quero imaginar.

O que o FED está a fazer é assumir o risco e de certa forma a assumir que a culpa foi deles e isso não é mais que quebrar a valiosa confiança no sistema atual. Mas afinal quem vai resgatar o FED se as coisas derem para o torto? Quando o FED imprime dinheiro o que eles estão a fazer é passar todo o risco para os credores, ou seja, quem usa o dólar. Com isto, os EUA estão a exportar todos os seus problemas para quem utiliza o dólar. E hoje em dia quase todos os negócios internacionais são feitos em dólares. Não são burros não! Tudo isso sem perguntar nada para quem utiliza o dólar. O FED está insolvente, e não sou o único a dizer isso. Podem confirmar as perdas não realizadas do FED.

Esta é a maior pirâmide financeira do mundo, mas ela tem de continuar senão …

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Hello Growth Enthusiasts!

As the fall season approaches, it's a time of reflection and an opportunity to reevaluate our goals and growth trajectory. In this edition, we're exploring productivity, harnessing the wisdom of acclaimed authors, and sharing a few must-reads to propel you on your journey.

Let’s start with some productivity hacks to embrace:

1. Time-blocking: Allocate specific blocks of time for particular activities. This reduces the friction of starting and helps you dive deeper into tasks.

2. The 2-minute rule: If it takes less than two minutes, do it now. Simple tasks should not clutter your to-do list.

3. Limit multitasking: Contrary to popular belief, multitasking can reduce efficiency. Focus on one task at a time and give it your undivided attention.

4. Prioritize tasks: Use the Eisenhower Box or ABCD method to classify tasks based on their urgency and importance.

5. Digital detox: Set aside periods where you disconnect from screens to refresh your mind and increase creativity.

Quote of the week:

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle."

• Steve Jobs

Book Recommendations:

1. "Atomic Habits" by James Clear: A deep dive into the science of habits and how tiny changes can lead to remarkable results.

1. "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle: A spiritual classic on living in the present moment.

2. "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck: Learn about the fixed vs. growth mindset and how your perspective can shape your success.

3. "Daring Greatly" by Brené Brown: A guide on how vulnerability can transform the way we live, love, and lead.

4. "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey: Time-tested principles for personal and interpersonal effectiveness.

¿Are you more of a podcast person?

Give a listen to this awesome episode of The Huberman Lab Podcast in interview with Tim Ferris. Maybe you can find some inspiration from this great Bestselling Author.

Until next time, remember that growth is a journey, not a destination. Embrace every learning opportunity and cherish each milestone. Happy growing! 🌿

Also, if you have any suggestion or a specific top about personal growth you'd like to read in this newsletter, let me know in the comments. And if you like it, feel free to share so more people in the Nostrverse can find it <3.

Warm regards,

Sergei Kusanagi

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• http://www.sizecoding.org/wiki
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warez
• Demoscenes general + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdEGeWeQkcw + https://github.com/psenough/teach_yourself_demoscene_in_14_days
• https://www.dosbox.com
• https://www.youtube.com/@RevisionDemoparty
• https://github.com/pengan1987/PeoplesHistoryOfChineseInternet

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• http://www.sizecoding.org/wiki
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warez
• Demoscenes general + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdEGeWeQkcw + https://github.com/psenough/teach_yourself_demoscene_in_14_days
• https://www.dosbox.com
• https://www.youtube.com/@RevisionDemoparty
• https://github.com/pengan1987/PeoplesHistoryOfChineseInternet

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On January 3, 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto invented Bitcoin, enabling global peer-to-peer transactions, democratizing access to financial networks for billions.

Bitcoin Solves:

• Centralization: Bitcoin operates peer-to-peer, eliminating the need for centralized trust in government authorities.
• Verifiability: Anyone can access and validate the authenticity of bitcoin transactions.
• Inflation: Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million prevents inflation, safeguarding your purchasing power over time.

🌐 Decentralization matters

Bitcoin operates without a central authority, relying on collective consensus. It offers financial inclusion to the unbanked, ensuring secure wealth storage and growth, unaffected by credit scores. Participation is identity-independent, allowing everyone to engage pseudonymously. Bitcoin empowers individuals to be their own bank, retaining full control over their wealth, free from external oversight.

✅ Don't trust, verify

Miners and nodes form the Bitcoin network. Nodes have three roles: storing the timechain, validating transactions, and enforcing network rules. More distributed nodes mean greater decentralization. Nodes communicate directly, ensuring transaction integrity and preventing fraud. They protect the network by validating transactions and blocks, and if a malicious transaction is detected, it's collectively rejected by all nodes.

⚠️ 21 Million

The origin of Bitcoin's 21 million cap remains a mystery, likely an arbitrary choice. What's crucial is its immutability—embedded in the code and requiring unanimous agreement for any alteration. While there are over 21 million people globally, not everyone can own a whole bitcoin. Thankfully, Bitcoin can be divided into "satoshis," akin to cents for dollars. Each bitcoin comprises 100 million satoshis, resulting in a staggering total of 2.1 quadrillion satoshis.

⛏️ Proof of Work

Proof of Work (PoW) is the game-changer, eliminating the need for a centralized authority like the government. This consensus algorithm requires Bitcoin miners to invest energy and computational power, racing to validate new transactions. The first miner to crack a complex 64-character hexadecimal serial number (a hash) is rewarded with bitcoin. This motivation drives miners to tirelessly pursue victory. Once achieved, the winning solution and its transaction list are added to the timechain, ensuring decentralization, security, and confirmation of all transactions. This process repeats approximately every ten minutes, incentivizing miners through their proof of work.

Adaptive difficulty

The Bitcoin protocol features a self-adjusting difficulty every 2016 blocks, or roughly every two weeks. This adjustment occurs to account for changes in the number of miners joining or leaving the network. When more computational power is active, mining becomes harder, and conversely, it becomes easier if miners go offline. The objective is to maintain a consistent rate of producing new blocks, aiming for an average of ten minutes per block.

Mining is green

Miners are motivated to find the cheapest, long-term electricity sources to validate transactions and earn new bitcoin. Clean, renewable energy happens to be the most sustainable option, in contrast to fossil fuels. Bitcoin mining encourages a shift toward a 100% renewable energy future. However, our current energy technology struggles to efficiently store and transport clean power, resulting in significant waste. Bitcoin fixes this.

51% Attack

Weak networks are vulnerable to 51% attacks, where miners controlling over 50% of the network can double spend their tokens, akin to counterfeiting. However, hackers cannot steal tokens from others, only double-spend their own. Executing such an attack on the Bitcoin network demands an immense amount of computational power, making it financially unfeasible for hackers. And such actions would rapidly undermine Bitcoin's value, as the network detects double-spending, resulting in a loss of trust in the network.

📏 Scaling Bitcoin

For scaling, there are options such as the Liquid sidechain, but the most widely used at the moment is the Lightning Network, a Layer 2 solution.

The Lightning Network is a second-layer protocol that reduces fees and enables near-instant transactions. With Lightning, you use Bitcoin's base layer for opening and closing channels. With an open channel, you can send numerous transactions with minimal fees and even transact with those you're not directly connected to. Lightning channels allow for trustless routing, automatically finding the fastest path for transactions, making payments seamless.

🤝 Buy and HODL

In the face of inflation, safeguard your future from currency devaluation by buying bitcoin. It's a shield against the erosion of your time and energy.

The easiest way to buy Bitcoin is through an exchange, but ensure it allows withdrawals. Exchanges typically require KYC verification, which includes providing your ID. Concerned about privacy, some opt for "non-KYC" platforms. After buying bitcoin, transfer it to a self-custody solution for added security in case of exchange hacks.

Self-custody and wallets

To truly secure your bitcoin holdings, you must have a private key and a wallet. Private keys are essentially randomly generated passwords, typically taking the form of a 12 to 24-word seed phrase. A wallet serves as an application that communicates with the Bitcoin network and uses your private keys to verify and sign transactions. When it comes to self-custody, it is crucial to record and securely store the seed phrase offline while refraining from sharing it with anyone else.

Your bitcoin is stored on the timechain, while the wallet functions as a tool for storing and utilizing your private keys to sign transactions that transfer funds. In the event of wallet loss, you can still recover your funds using a new wallet, provided you have access to your seed phrase.

Software wallets

This represents a significant transition from storing your bitcoin on an exchange. While software wallets are convenient for on-the-go usage, they may not offer the highest level of security due to their internet connectivity. This is because your private keys reside within the application on your phone or computer, making it potentially vulnerable to online threats.

Hardware wallets

These wallets securely house your private keys and often look like a flash drive. Since your hardware remains disconnected from the internet, it is considered as "cold" storage and is deemed a significantly safer approach to storing private keys compared to "hot" software wallets. These physical devices enable you to access your bitcoin securely by keeping your private keys offline.

👀 Concussion

This is just a brief example of what Bitcoin is. The rabbit hole runs deep 🕳️🐇 but with this orange pill you will begin to understand what true money really is.

Stay humble, stack sats 🤙

For further education, I recommend these two books / articles:

📖 The Bitcoin Standard - by Saifedean Ammous

- Perhaps the best book on economics ever written.

📖 HONKING FOR FREEDOM - by Benjamin J Dichter

- Not a book so much about bitcoin, but explains why bitcoin is important even for those who do not live under a totalitarian regime.

🌐 Bitcoin is time - by @dergigi

- Explains why Bitcoin is the decentralized universal clock.

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I thought it might be interesting to do a quick technical writeup of nostrdb and the new nostrdb profile searching. This is the first text search index within nostrdb, if you're interested in the nitty gritty details of things, this article is for you!

For the most part, nostrdb has been a copy of the design of strfry, in terms of its indices and multi-process architecture. strfry doesn't support search (yet), so this is a novel feature of nostrdb. What is strfry? If it weren't for strfry, nostr wouldn't work. It is simply the best way to implement a nostr database and relay. SQL servers are just too slow to serve dynamic queries at scale.

I wanted something like strfry that I could embed into native nostr clients like Damus, this is how nostrdb was born!

First, let's look at how nostrdb at a high level.

nostrdb

nostrdb is an embedded library for native nostr clients. It uses the Lightning-mapped database (LMDB) for very efficient querying. This allows it to skip SQL query parsing and query planning. We don't really need all that with nostr. nostr search filters are a bit more restrictive, so we can build custom indices for the most common nostr queries. This is a huge win CPU-wise, nostr queries can be very dynamic, and skipping the query parsing and planning saves CPU and battery.

Before we get into any of that, let's look at how you would use the library from the highest level. The entrypoint for notes in nostrdb is the ndb_process_event function. When you receive nostr events from another relay, this function is called for each event.

Event processing

ndb_process_event('["EVENT","subid",{kind:1, ...}]')

We begin by queueing the event for processing in the multi-threaded ingester. This allows it to return immediately and not block the client.

The ingester is multi-threaded because validating note signatures can be pretty slow. We want note processing to be as quick as possible so nostrdb doesn't have a bottleneck here.

nostrdb is very smart about not burning CPU when it doesn't need to. The custom json parser will stop when it finds the note ID field, lookup that note in the database to see if we already have it, and then stop JSON parsing if we do. This saves CPU for large notes like contact lists, and skips the need to re-validate the signature as well. Even strfry doesn't make this optimization, so nostrdb has a speed, cpu, and battery life advantage here.

During the processing step, nostrdb will detect different note types such as profile metadata. It will look at the name and display_name field and add a custom index for searching user profiles. Since keys in LMDB are lexicographically sorted and support range queries, our profile search indices is simply (name + pubkey + created_at). This allows you to do a ranged key-lookup on "jb" and it will position the db cursor to the first record that starts with jb. LMDB uses a b+ tree, this is not a linear scan, so it is very fast! Eventually this index will be used for implementing nip-50 search on the nostrdb relay interface, which is coming sometime in the future.

Once we're done writing the indices and validating the note, we store nostr notes in a custom, compact binary format that is easy to access directly in memory from any programming language. We also do this with profile records by leveraging flatbuffers.

So in the end, what does this achieve? It enables you to store as much nostr data as you want with near zero query and serialization overhead. Since the data stored in nostrdb is just flatbuffers, you can access data directly from the operating system's page cache (just a pointer to memory) and from any programming language via flatbuffer's schema and codegen tools. It's so fast it will be guaranteed once of the fastest things in your codebase. You can even run it in your main UI thread so you can worry about other things such as UX and design without introducing complex async logic in your user interface.

What's next

nostrdb is already partially integrated into Damus iOS. Damus uses nostrdb's compact note format for storing notes in memory, but eventually everything will be switched to use nostrdb directly. The next version of Damus testflight will remove the in-memory and core-data profile cache and switch to nostrdb profiles. Damus currently has a complex in-memory trie data structure for profile searches, but it only knows about profiles it has seen during the current session. This is a common source of confusion, sometimes Damus doesn't auto-complete profiles it has already seen sometime in the past. nostrdb profile searches will allow @ mentions and user search to find every profile it has ever seen in realtime. This will be a huge usability win for Damus and other clients looking to adopt nostrdb.

Right now nostrdb exposes its functionality via direct function calls: ndb_get_profile, etc. The plan is that most of these calls won't be necessary. Once nostrdb has nostr filter parsing, it will be able to support dynamic queries of the kind you would expect from your typical nostr relay. This will turn nostrdb-powered clients into relays themselves.

Once nostrdb is more relay-like, then we will be able to leverage strfry's negentropy set-reconciliation queries to only fetch notes that we don't already have. This will be insanely useful for reducing bandwidth usage when querying strfry relays. Eventually it may make the most sense to just let nostrdb do all the websocket querying behind the scenes, becoming a kind of local multiplexing relay.

The future of nostrdb is very exciting. I plan on using it in Damus NoteDeck and Damus Android, why duplicate all this work in every client? nostrdb will make developing native clients much easier.

Support

Damus and nostrdb are mainly supported by donations. nostrdb is open source, MIT-licensed. Damus is GPL. We are dedicated to building the best and most free open source tech on nostr. If you would like to support our work, please consider buying our merch !

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Cloud Transformation There’s no question that cloud computing is on the rise, with more than 81% of companies running at least one application on cloud technology. The needs of any business are constantly changing, regardless of size or industry.

Microsoft Azure is cloud technology that has been a cornerstone in supporting those changes by processing large amounts of data and letting companies create dynamic and innovative ways of working. Without Microsoft Azure, many businesses would have been unable to work remotely throughout the peak of the pandemic.

Most larger-scale companies are successfully operating via cloud technology. While mid-size and smaller businesses are playing catch up, they’re struggling to harness the total value of what the cloud has to offer by moving applications without a complete digital transformation.

The Purpose of Cloud Transformation Cloud technology is a big part of data modernization. When companies store something in the cloud, using developments like Microsoft Azure, they’re storing information on secure internet servers instead of computer hard drives.

The cloud is convenient, reliable and allows companies to expand their presence and workforce globally. When explained to those unfamiliar with the cloud, a great example is their email account.

Anyone who has utilized Gmail has used cloud technology, as all of that information is stored on internet servers instead of private computers. When you have to access your email, you can do it from any connected device, which means you do not have to be at home.

Cloud usage is skyrocketing because it provides businesses the means necessary to add to their remote teams and provide instant access to information employees need. There is no question that the cloud is vital to business modernization, notoriously making it easier to perform everyday company tasks such as:

File Storage

Companies can store various information using Microsoft Azure, from client files and employee email accounts.

File Sharing

Cloud-based services make it easy to share files with multiple people at one time. If you’ve ever used Google Documents or a photography website like Unsplash or Flickr, then you’ve taken part in file sharing on the cloud.

Data Backup

One of the most popular reasons companies begin to shift their applications to a cloud-based server is backing up crucial company data. Microsoft Azure can not only back up your files but provide ample protection for them as well.

As cloud transformation becomes more and more necessary, many companies are falling into the trap of moving IT systems to the cloud without executing the transformational strategy needed to harbor every app modernization aspect the cloud can provide.

Operating the cloud isn’t only about company connection and easy data storage. Instead, it’s about a complete and total company-wide digital conversion.

More than Moving a Legacy System to the Cloud For many businesses, it seems only natural to move old and outdated systems to the cloud and call it a day. Unfortunately, this quick “lift and shift” makes for an overall ineffective usage of the cloud and may even make daily operations more complex.

Using the cloud is less about moving your legacy system and more about a complete and total legacy transformation. Yes, you need these systems because they are critical to the way you run your business, but instead of moving them, revitalize them.

The only way to get the most out of moving your current systems to the Microsoft Azure platform is to consider design deeply. Without the proper attention from a holistic viewpoint and embracing a complete digital transformation, companies place sensitive information on the cloud and face invasions from skilled attackers while lacking innovation and the agility needed to operate totally on the cloud.

So, what’s a company to do to successfully switch to Microsoft Azure?

Start with an Open API Model Before you jump in and begin shifting your IT systems to a cloud server, step back and evaluate what this switch means to your company. It should represent so much more than easy access to applications and necessary files for your employees.

Successfully applying the use of cloud solutions requires a renovated company outlook. An open API model gives a way to standardize and automate your IT environment. Turning to the cloud to host your applications means adopting a modern security posture and working within an established yet agile operating model.

The cloud can seamlessly help you drive innovative business solutions and leverage new capabilities all-around. Still, before you implement, you have to take these new business stances and enforce them all around. You do not have to recondition your strategic outlook, but it is the only way to get the best performance possible from cloud-based solutions like Microsoft Azure.

When companies see cloud capabilities for what it truly is, the door opens to create a next-generation IT capable of enabling business growth and innovation within a rapidly evolving digital era.

Reaping the Most Value from Microsoft Azure

By now, we’ve established it’s no secret that some companies reap the full benefit of the cloud while others are creating a more complex operating system and wondering where they went wrong. The main difference is that companies that treat their employment of the cloud as a business-technology transformation were undeniably more successful than those that view the cloud as a quick fix.

Your company can successfully gain every drop of value that Microsoft Azure offers, including networking, analytics, and storage capabilities. Before you begin your Azure transformation, you’ll want to ensure that your focus is in the right place.

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The Complexity of Digital Transformation Digital transformation is not easy, and if it were, every small to large scale company across the globe would employ it overnight. The sheer volume of work that it takes to enforce digital transformation is staggering and involves significant changes in company economics, processes, and skills, along with organizational modifications.

So often, a digital transformation fails, even with an incredible tool like Azure, simply because the infrastructure change is seemingly impossible to manage. Before you throw in the towel, school yourself on the most common failures of attempted cloud transformation, and take the necessary steps to stop them.

Complexity of Digital Transformation

Avoid Transformation Chaos with Azure A digital transformation is often complex. Ancient organizational structures, authoritarian leadership, and inefficient workflows can hinder a successful digital transformation, but these are also reasons to enforce one. In 2020, companies of all sizes struggled to convert to a remote-based model, and for the most part, lack of time to plan and the inability to accept change were the culprits.

Digital transformation isn’t something that should happen overnight. This change is a massive undertaking and requires careful planning and the construction of a whole new way of working and communicating.

Azure is a fantastic choice digitally, as it provides a broad range of hybrid connections and plenty of security and reliability. With more data centers and delivery points than any other cloud service, Azure is the perfect foundation for your digital transformation rebuild.

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As time goes by and new generations move into new workforce positions, and most employees consistently express the desire to work remotely, the need for Robotic Process automation is apparent. The mantra that lives behind most modern companies, even giants like Target and Starbucks, is to work smarter and not harder.

Automation is great for so many things. The main talking points in favor of automation include increased productivity and higher production rates. Automation is fantastic for better use of materials, improved safety, a better quality product, and shorter labor hours for employees, which leads to an uptick in employee satisfaction.

It only makes sense that, as a business owner, you want to cut costs, standardize processes, and minimize errors. However, you might be missing out on all the perks of automation if you’ve invested only in Robotic Process Automation or RPA.

Frustrations that Come with RPA Investment

While many businesses soar utilizing only RPA as their automation technology, plenty don’t. There are many frustrations that business owners have brought to light concerning Robotic Process Automation’s limitations, mainly rigidity.

It is madly irritating to invest in an automation solution that doesn’t solve your pain points, especially when you have to spend more money than you originally intended to see any results at all. Struggling to find a return on investment probably means you’re missing crucial pieces to your automation puzzle.

RPA definitely has its place, but if you cannot seem to make it work, it’s probably time to investigate intelligent automation solutions. Intelligent automation allows for more complex processes, eliminating the amount of unstructured data accumulated with RPA only. Here are a few downfalls to Robotic Process Automation.

Magnification of Errors Many robots in RPA cannot detect glaring errors that a human can pinpoint. If your current data has issues, RPA will pass it on through the workflow, which means that mistake is making its way down the line without rectification.

Sustainability in the Long-Term RPA is popular for fast automation and quick fixes, but there lies a possibility for taking too many shortcuts and ignoring efficiency from the start. A ton of work must go into digitizing and automating administrative processes, and when first implemented, RPA serves as a decoy from establishing efficiency the right way.

Maintenance RPA systems are notorious for requiring detailed maintenance, and many solutions must be custom-made to fit your business. If you plan to change how your business runs in the future, it’s not likely that your RPA robots will take well to the change. For RPA solutions, minor changes equal massive disruptions.

Risks RPA is an artificial intelligence that doesn’t solve complicated automation problems like sending or handling purchase invoices. You’ll likely need a more complex form of intelligent automation to complete this job, so investing in RPA might be moot from the very beginning.

Endless Resources RPA makes it easy for businesses to become overburdened with technical debt and maintenance services. Continually implementing more bots is not cheap, but with RPA, it’s necessary to keep your automation accountable and cover all the bases, sucking up a ton of your internal and financial resources.

Each RPA bot requires system tracking, screen, and field maintenance any time process changes go into effect. Since this is the case, many companies find that it’s too expensive with too much time lost to an automation solution that doesn’t work as well as it should or could.

Finding the Right Solution Highlighting these issues isn’t to say that Robotic Process Automation won’t work for certain companies and business processes. Instead, it’s about highlighting the benefits of intelligent automation and encouraging business owners to move forward with technology that has more answers and isn’t so rigid and rules-based.

Automation is pointless if it’s not impactful or increases your tech debt. Because of this, we must acknowledge the shortcomings of RPA while recognizing that, in some instances, it holds its own.

Where RPA Does Work

Companies on a global scale find it necessary to upgrade their automation solutions and artificial intelligence. However, RPA does work well regarding some workplace processes, such as clicking and dragging, copying and pasting, making if/then decisions, making simple calculations, and opening emails and email attachments.

It is important to note that RPA carries out these automated tasks without recognizing content and works best with structured data only. Intelligent automation proves to be the missing piece for so many teams worldwide, over and over again.

AIML: All Automation Solutions are Not Made Equal

If your company requires a well-rounded solution to automate data extraction and the processing of important documents, then you’ll need something backed by Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Equipped to handle more complex organizational processes, intelligent automation actually involves humans and asks for help to achieve a better outcome for all.

Benefits of Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence is nothing new, but its capabilities continue to mature year after year. Artificial intelligence is necessary for plenty of jobs within almost every workplace, including:

Robotic Process Automation

Machine Learning Perks Machine Learning is the force behind many innovative technologies, from security and anti-virus applications to supplying the shopping algorithm you see on your Amazon homepage. Machine Learning isn’t perfect, but it has many benefits when applied correctly, and it could have a lasting impact on you and your company goals.

Identify trends and patterns easily Machine Learning algorithms can improve with time Adapt without human intervention Automated predictive analytics Companies want accuracy and reliability from their automated solutions, especially when it comes to handling increasingly challenging everyday processes. With RPA, one bot performs the same task repeatedly, without adapting or reaching out for human help.

With intelligent automation, the playing field changes completely. There’s no doubt about it; intelligent automation drives better outcomes, period.

The Answer is Intelligent Automation

Intelligent automation is the answer to seamlessly automating your complex business functions. Not only does intelligent automation enable your company or organization to work alongside entirely flexible automation, but intelligent automation assists you in reaching your business goals and objectives.

If you want to quickly accomplish tasks that grow increasingly difficult by the day with accuracy and stellar connectivity, then intelligent automation is for you. Here are just a few benefits to executing intelligent automation.

Increasing process efficiency at a high level Optimizing back-office operations Reduce costs and risks Increase workplace productivity while catching automation errors along the way Service and product innovation technologies Improve your customer experience Monitor fraud detection Reduce business costs Save your time for essential tasks Cut way down on human errors Reconcile your data from various company systems Trace audits and analytics Amp up client service times Skyrocket employee satisfaction Endless flexibility to create new processes and modify older ones Formulate predictions based on collected data Of course, intelligent automation also has its pitfalls, but when compared to the perks, it’s easy to make the decision. To be fair, there are periodic problems that might pop up when implementing intelligent automation:

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With Intelligent Automation, your company no longer adheres to legacy software and current methodologies. Software changes often interrupt how an RPA solution works, but intelligent software is not susceptible to crashes and malfunctions because of minor or major modifications.

Intelligent Automation and Long-Term Company Goals

There is no better solution than intelligent automation to help your company achieve long-term goals. Your business needs automation that opens doors instead of restricting processes. While streamlining is essential and possible with RPA, there is no room to evolve.

Intelligent automation provides many businesses with the choice to move forward, successfully automating processes that involve unstructured data and without requiring out-of-reach training data sets. This type of high-maintenance, low-performance automation (RPA) is simply out of reach for many enterprises.

RPA is not entirely unaffordable, to begin with, but keeping up with it and maintaining it every time you update anything within your process or workflow becomes costly very quickly. When you’re spending too much in one area, it limits cash flow to other parts of your business.

By implementing intelligent automation from the very beginning, you’ll cut costs in the long run while setting yourself up to succeed without stalling due to your automation choice. Companies stuck in one spot due to the restrictions placed on them by their current automation solution become one of two things: frustrated with way too much money invested or completely irrelevant.

To build a future-proof foundation, you have to begin with intelligent automation.

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Digital Transformation Digital transformation is an ever-present entity in every industry across the globe. Companies and organizations worldwide are continually looking for ways to update their automation processes to keep up with the rest of the world.

The problem with current automation technology approaches is that they fail to center on humans, which though it seems counterintuitive, is actually an essential component of digital transformation. While it’s only natural that we embrace digital possibilities of all shapes and sizes, it’s crucial to remain focused on the part that humans play.

What is Human – Centered Automation? Human-centered automation represents the evolution in current automation approaches. It investigates the automated workflows of companies and organizations today and focuses on how humans’ work will change and contribute to digital transformations.

Businesses must keep up with the automated pace of the current workforce. However, failing to implement how humans can assist in that progression, unlocking boundless potential along the way, is a huge business mistake. Automating specific tasks improves customer service experience while improving decision-making and response times, but including human capabilities in the mix will put certain companies ahead in the long run.

Human-Centered Automation encourages collaboration between humans and machines, but it’s so much more than that. The development of intelligent automation that focuses on the assistance of human beings to succeed contributes to a surge in digital transformation due to the existence of growing, AI-driven models that can effectively support it.

Essentially, humans and machines are learning to work together.

Streamlining Operations The success of a business relies on many factors, including the balance between digital and human-centered automation. Achieving this balance helps improve user experience and streamline operations. Manual development approaches to the content that your customer base requires to move forward as your client are likely relatively slow.

Handwritten forms and emails to PDF files and other paperwork documents are necessary for user communication. Automating these tasks leaves room for next to zero errors and improves the customer experience without cutting out human interactions.

While automated systems are fantastic for loan approvals and lab tests, it isn’t easy to get a meaningful customer service experience without a human being. Consumers still want that connection, and human-centered automation focuses on not letting it go.

Creating a Human-Centered Automation Experience For many companies and humans who work within them, going to work is about much more than a paycheck. People choose their careers based on the ideology that they can make a difference, whether within the workplace or the world. Instead of letting technology take over, we must use the desire for a better existence, for change, to drive us to grow with our technology.

Human-centered automation creates synergy between technology and humans. There is no question that both computers and humans have their strengths, and when we can utilize them to play off those strengths together, the business possibilities are endless. Business owners should gauge their technology and human employees’ needs and capabilities and assign tasks accordingly.

It’s evident that the way humans work will evolve as the need and demand for technology grows. This ever-growing need for technology is not something human employees should fear, primarily regarding the loss of their jobs, but instead harness, so backlogs and other tedious tasks that are better automated can ease employee stress.

Employers will never experience a more valuable resource than their employees. By adding in digital advancements, you’re freeing them from ongoing, repetitive tasks and allowing them to serve your customers and focus on the work that matters. Employee satisfaction is a top priority for every company within all industries, and automation assists significantly in achieving this satisfaction.

Evolve and Upgrade Your Workplace Staying stuck in the past means the inability to keep up with your competition. Automation is inevitable, so make it work for you and your team. It’s unlikely that there is another company with the same processes and dynamics as yours, and it’s vital to ensure ease of integration for any automation you implement.

Not only do you want to maximize the return on your digital investment, but you’ve got to focus on limitless employee potential as these changes take place. Artificial intelligence is at its best when humans supervise, and this is a core concept of human-centered automation as the future of all digital automation.

Enhancing Your Customer Journey Automation isn’t only for making the lives of your employees more manageable, but it greatly assists in your customer journey. You can gather purchase intent and eventual conversions by optimizing engagement and personalizing relevant messages that hit on pain points and interests.

Digital automation leaves employees free to solve complex customer issues, creating a daily workflow that improves the customer and employee experience. When an automated CRM service handles most of your customer interactions, the integral pieces of your business are always taken care of by hands-on employees.

The Future of Digital Transformation Many parts of our daily routine, both work and personal, are entirely automated, from when we wake up until our robotic home assistant shuts our lights off at night. While digital transformation proliferates in the workforce, it’s nothing without the humans who manage and co-exist beside it. Human-centered automation focuses on the concept of teamwork and taking technological advances to the next level through human implementation and management.

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DevSecOps There’s no question that technological security DevSecOps within any company is crucial to keeping vital information safe. While security seems like an upper-level IT responsibility, it’s essential for every person within the company, every employee who goes through the onboarding process, to understand the company security measures.

DevSecOps, which stands for Development, Security, Operations, is an approach to business culture that insists on integrating security as a shared responsibility on all levels. From board members to interns, employees must consider safety in every piece of work and every decision made.

The Role of Company Security In the past, the role of company security rested heavily on one team, specifically in the final stages of program development. Security must be integrated into the company mindset just as development and operations are now. DevSecOps means streamlining the development process and asking every employee to prioritize security in every decision made.

Every person within a company should be liable regarding security measures, even if they are not on a designated security team. Bringing security forward into the software development life cycle will improve planning, test code and keep everyone accountable.

Not to mention, leaving security at the end of the development cycle often makes the development stage longer than intended. Security throughout is the key.

Security and Apps and Data Security, as it pertains to applications and data, is an integral part of the life cycle of an application and all of its updates. Think of it this way; DevSecOps is all about security measures built into the application instead of surrounding the perimeter. With DevSecOps automation, the security comes from the inside.

To help your developers write code with security in mind, they require a security mindset. By instilling the belief that security reigns during the onboarding process, you create a company that revolves around the importance of security in every application development stage.

To develop an outstanding DevSecOps strategy revolving around data and app security, your team has to start with determining the risk tolerance in every stage of development and carry out a risk/benefit analysis.

Fully consider what security measures and controls are necessary within the new app you’re in the process of developing. DevSecOps automation is essential here because running a manual security check at every stage of development is time-consuming.

Work Environment Regarding Data Security Security starts at the bottom. To effectively make app development safety and security part of your company at every level, you’ve got to create an environment that focuses on that security. A few things can help you create a security mindset, asking employees to behave and think differently. Eventually, security will become a natural part of their day-to-day work.

Automate the Work Environment

When the work environment is automated, it minimizes the number of hands in the development pool. A massive part of adequate security is creating awareness while minimizing unauthorized access or connections.

Encrypting Data Between Applications and Services

Without question, integrated security services minimize the possibility of unauthorized access. By taking measures at every level, the chances of a data or security breach are lower.

Making Security Company-Wide While Implementing DevSecOps It can seem counterintuitive to implement DevSecOps while asking everyone working within the company to focus on security measures. However, even though the concept and enforcement of DevSecOps architecture focus on automating work environments to eliminate the number of people that have their hands in the development process, it’s crucial for all teams to thoroughly understand security to protect development at every level.

A security-based frame of mind doesn’t mean giving all team members and employees access to vital security aspects of applications in the development stage. Instead, it encourages them to think about the security measures necessary while they’re doing their part.

Company-wide security mindsets serve to provide insight where there once was none, and it can absolutely work alongside DevSecOps. The embedding of security into every move of all teams involved in your company makes for a secure end-product, without question.

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Allowing these two philosophies to work in conjunction gives your team the chance to strengthen, and therefore, turn out products and applications that work with security built from the inside out.

A Security-Centric Environment Works There’s no question that an environment that focuses on security works regarding every stage of development. A stronger product is the end-game, and it’s a very likely result when a security-centric mindset combines with DevSecOps architecture, automation, and implementation.

If your company hasn’t started making security a priority at every stage, it’s not too late to start. It will take a while for your current employees to fall into the rhythm, but including it as part of the onboarding process will bring about fast changes for the better.

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Modern Data Architecture

From helping businesses make educated decisions to reducing operating costs, big data really is a big deal. But why?

As technology continues to evolve, so does the need for insight into customer behavior and market trends. Even though most businesses are using big data, not everyone knows how to use it effectively.

To make the most out of data and analytics, you need to understand how modern data architecture operates and the reasoning behind it.

In this guide, we’ll dig deeper into big data and discuss the role of a data architect. We’ll also discuss how modern data architecture can bring your business into the future.

What is Big Data?

Big data is large volumes of data, both structured and unstructured, which businesses are inundated with every day.

But it’s not just the type or sheer amount of data that’s important; it’s how it’s used to make strategic business decisions.

What is Data Architecture?

In only a few short years, businesses shifted from traditional data mining and storage to more streamlined methods.

That’s where data architecture comes in.

Businesses that operate on modern data can anticipate future needs of consumers. They use this information to review emerging market trends and optimize their marketing strategies.

Organizations that fail to upgrade to modern data architecture ultimately lose customers and reduce their market share.

In simplest terms, data architecture defines the tools a business utilizes to analyze and manage data.

Modern data architecture takes things a step further.

Modern data architectures are platforms that bridge the gap between decision-makers and IT professionals.

With modern data architecture, the processes used to capture and deliver important data within the business are also an integral part.

More importantly, modern data architecture outlines how the parties will consume the data and how it’s delivered.

What is Data Architect?

Similar to architects who design residential homes, data architects create blueprints for specific data flows and processes.

The blueprints are based on the objectives within a business or organization. More specifically, they’re visionaries who design the framework for enterprise data and its management.

A data architect works closely with internal stakeholders, alongside external vendors, to create a data strategy that helps businesses make data-driven decisions.

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Data architects also work to define reference architectures, which serve as guides for team members to expand current data systems.

Pillars of Successful Data Architecture

Well-designed modern data architecture always flows from right to left; specifically, from the data consumer to the data source.

Previously, data architectures were data warehouses. And because of their initial design and technology used, managing them was a time-consuming process.

Unfortunately, the gap between requests for data and final delivery often resulted in revenue loss or missed opportunities.

While modern data architecture still delivers usable data to a warehouse, it’s more agile and adaptable. It can change and evolve in response to the user’s needs.

With that said, there are basic components to modern data architecture that define its framework:

User-centric. As mentioned above, the focus is now on the user and their needs. Users can be either internal or external stakeholders. Their needs may vary depending on their department or role. Data architects can now collect and deliver requested data to meet the user’s objectives. Adaptive. In modern data architectures, data flows from the source to the user. Successful data architecture always encourages collaboration. It combines data from all parts of the business, in addition to external sources, into one specific place. Within this structure, data is seen as a shared asset.

Scalability. One of the most important pillars of modern data architecture is its scalability. Unlike traditional limitations seen in data lakes or databases, newer data architectures are faster and are easily accessible on the cloud. Automation. Automating processes using cloud-based tools slashes production time. Processes that once took months to create are now built in just a few hours. Intelligence. In conjunction with automation, machine learning and AI are the foundation of modern data architecture. AI can swiftly identify and correct errors in data reporting, create structures for new data and advise on incoming data with in-depth analytics.

Elasticity. Scalability is only part of the puzzle. When it comes to modern data architecture, being able to roll back or scale on-demand is even more important. Elasticity gives administrators the power to shrink or scale without limitation. Security. Security features are built into the data architecture to limit who has access to it. Well-designed architectures are aware of both current and emerging security threats. They’re also GDPR and HIPAA compliant. How Data Architecture and the Cloud Work Together

Even though it seems like cloud computing is relatively new, theoretically, it’s been around for 40 years.

But with such an accelerated shift to a more cloud-based model, it’s important to understand how data architecture and the cloud work together.

With rapidly changing demands of data, businesses need scalable or elastic architectures at their disposable.

Thankfully, the cloud allows for rapid scalability, which is a cost-effective solution. It’s especially useful in cases of on-demand development as well as prototyping.

The cloud is also resilient. It can process large amounts of big data quickly in real-time. According to Gartner Research, enterprise data spending will account for approximately 15% of global spending on IT by 2024.

It’s also estimated that over 70% of businesses and organizations currently using the cloud are also planning on increasing cloud spend when they expand their modern data architecture.

Modern Data Architecture and Your Business

The main goal of data architecture is to streamline the way businesses gather, store, distribute and ultimately use data.

Another important goal is to provide valuable data to the right people within the business or organization.

Not so long ago, when specific data was needed, a request was made, and IT would find a way to deliver it in a timely manner.

This typically involved hours of manpower prior to delivery. In turn, this type of architecture made it difficult to access the right information when necessary.

Modern data architecture breaks the barrier between strategists and IT.

It enhances collaboration, communication, workflow, and productivity. Businesses can determine which data is most useful, the best way to source it and how to distribute it to the right internal stakeholders.

Data Fabric and Architecture

In today’s digital landscape, change is inevitable. Businesses that consider data a strategic asset will be better equipped to navigate that change.

But to stay one step ahead, businesses and organizations alike need to use data fabrics to guarantee unlimited access to all their data sources.

Let’s break it down.

Every business needs to use data analytics to its fullest potential. To streamline the process, you also need data agility.

Data agility connects and then combines the data from various sources for review.

Data fabrics house the connections between all the data, regardless of type or where it comes from.

They can also tell you what the data does, and how it relates to other relevant data. Without data fabrics, your ability to use data analytics to its fullest potential might be limited.

Data Architecture Strategies

Similar to marketing, you need to have a solid strategy when developing your data architectures.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

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Information and Data Architectures

It’s also important to understand the difference between information and data architectures. Data architecture is about sourcing, collecting, and using available data.

Informational architectures are more about using the data that’s collected to make strategic business decisions.

The Takeaway

For businesses that embrace modern data architecture, the future has never been brighter. But as traditional methods of data collection, storage, and disbursement fade into the background, the need for meeting customer demands will only continue to grow.

At TVS Next, we help clients harness the power of AI and data assets. And as technology and data analytics continue to expand, businesses that use the power of modern data architecture will have an edge over those that don’t.

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Application Modernization

Businesses need to upgrade their systems and operations regularly to provide customers with an optimal experience. Moreover, technological advancement has compelled businesses and organizations to quickly adjust to the fluctuating trends and minimize time spent marketing and selling products.

Application modernization, combined with cloud-based platforms, serves as an economical way for businesses to stay ahead of the trends. In addition, this modernization empowers firms to add efficiency to their processes and move towards a more resourceful digital future.

However, modernization can prove costly for businesses that haven’t invested in a methodological approach. If you plan to move forward with this initiative, you can implement strategically-targeted transformation projects that encourage broader modernization.

What Is Application Modernization?

Application modernization is an approach to upgrading previous software programs to meet the new demands and introduce novel computing approaches. This could include integrating new features, updated languages, frameworks, and infrastructure platforms.

Also known as legacy modernization, the approach allows firms to update their existing systems to improve efficiency and streamline operations. By taking this initiative, organizations can avoid investing in new solutions by leveraging technology to increase the lifespan of their existing applications.

The Processes Involved In Application Modernization

Application modernization is an approach that allows you to re-engineer a current application to attain a cloud-native architecture that best meets the organization’s existing needs.

In most cases of application modernization, businesses fail to maintain feature parity with the older versions of the application, which prevents them from attaining optimal results. Additionally, when the process of legacy migration is not proficiently planned, businesses can miss out on the chance to eliminate features of the application that have not been frequently used in the past. This can hike up expenses and keep the application from running optimally.

Therefore, the reengineering and redesign phases of application modernization must analyze and identify the components that are no longer required. This initiative allows organizations to create a proper plan for integrating new features while reimagining applications.

If your organization is undergoing the application modernization process, you need to create a detailed action plan. To start, identify what your users need and compare those requirements with the business goals and metrics. Essentially, you can then implement the modernization process to ensure complete optimization in your business practices.

That said, legacy modernization emphasizes a single application or specifically clarified applications. The process can be implemented in one of four ways:

Replatforming

Legacy modernization also includes re-platforming to the cloud. With this approach, minimal changes are implemented to ensure that the program can run in the cloud. For instance, re-platforming can be the ideal choice for businesses that can optimize their operation by using a cloud-based deployment model. However, re-platforming would become essential if the firm’s existing software lacks the required architecture that enables cloud compatibility.

Refactoring

Refactoring occurs when the business requires product evolution, but its current application needs restructuring to cater to that request. For instance, your business can go for refactoring if you wish to add an API layer to a legacy application to reveal its core assets.

Rearchitecting

If you have a high-value legacy application that experiences fluctuations, re-architecting it would be the right thing to do. This process ensures that the application undergoes a cloud-native rewrite, which further paves the way for product evolution and new feature development.

Additionally, you can also take on this approach to disengage the core business capabilities to optimize application stability. Or you could use it to move to cohesive, protractile application architecture.

Retiring

Software applications, or their feature sets, are retired with the objective to cut down application complexity, identify technical perforations, and eliminate any component that does not offer value to the business or its application.

Application Modernization Why is Application Modernization Ideal for Low-Budget Businesses?

Implementing application modernization is ideal for businesses looking for a cost-effective solution. The process can be segmented to provide partial modernization that creates a foundation for a broader, enterprise-wide modernization that you can execute in the long run.

All in all, modernization on a small scale sets a stepping stone for full-scale legacy modernization. By starting small, you can make the necessary improvements in the workflow in a unified application and continue to bring value to your business.

When you are initiating your modernization strategy, you can:

Try out different approaches and features without investing a large number of resources Assess the results of modernization by examining the positive outcome following its implementation. This can encourage your business to plan for long-term modernization Add efficiency to operations that require the most updates. It can help improve responsiveness, agility, and speed in your organization’s applications Benefits of Application Modernization

Legacy modernization provides businesses with several advantages. Let’s look at how your organization can benefit from this approach:

More Effective IT Agility

Research shows that 76% of organizations with successful modernization saw improvements in IT agility. Undergoing this process also empowered businesses to reduce their time-to-market by 10.3%.

That said, implementing modernization further assists businesses in increasing developer efficiency. This is because the applications are liberated from legacy monoliths, and the application is shifted or re-architectured to a new cloud platform. This process streamlines the process for further development.

Essentially, when applications are detached from legacy interdependencies and are moved to a flexible cloud platform, your developers can use advanced tools and practices to improve the associated workflows. As a result, developer efficiency is guaranteed.

Implementing this process also allows your team to experiment better and create new integration much faster. You can also remove or upload applications without any hindrances and minimize the application’s time-to-market.

Improved Flexibility

Since the process decreases the time to market, you can add agility to your business model. Moreover, the application modernization process has a segmented nature, which makes it easier for your developers to make the necessary changes.

As a result, you can easily cater to the changes in the market by swiftly adjusting your services instantly. For instance, if a customer demand or market force fluctuates, your business can stay ahead with legacy modernization.

Additionally, you can also make use of a development process for these applications, which can assist in identifying various ideas, including the likes of continuous delivery and platform thinking. Finally, you can defend the need for an all-enterprise modernization using these outcomes.

Inviting Talented Resources

Undergoing the process of application modernization can equip your team with experienced and talented resources. This is because in-demand engineers and developers gravitate towards organizations that streamline their operations and use their expertise to refine work processes using cloud tools and cloud-native methods. Additionally, the process builds your organization’s reputation and helps you train recruits more effectively.

How to Effectively Carry Out Application Modernization

App modernization needs to be thoroughly planned to provide benefits to your organization. Let’s explore a few ways you can plan this process:

Identify Apps With High ROI

It is essential for businesses with a limited budget to create a quick returns strategy. This is why you need to identify the applications that yield a high ROI after they are modernized. With this approach, you can explore the following:

Your business’s foundational capability? The technical criteria. This may include legacy applications, the complexity of code, code hygiene, cost optimization opportunities, and coupling You can then amalgamate the preceding information to create a foundation for your modernization approach.

Identify Your Business Needs

Essentially, application modernization must serve a purpose. This is why it is imperative to identify and write down your business’s short and long-term needs. This step will help you create objectives for modernization, which will influence the refactoring, re-architecturing, and re-platforming stages.

Pave the way for Future Modernization

Application modernization should be an ever-changing process. Therefore, you need to create a plan that allows your business applications the flexibility to evolve with the market’s fluctuating needs over time. Consequently, you must consider the evolutionary architecture methods, platform thinking and plan deep continuous delivery to ensure your business remains ahead in digital advancement.

The Bottom Line

The current digital atmosphere has made it imperative for businesses to integrate the latest technology to improve operations and delivery. Your organization can reap several advantages from undergoing application modernization. However, it is essential to make sure that you start the process by prioritizing high returns at the initial stage.

This will give you more reasons to implement future modernization. In addition, creating a strategic approach to modernization will certify that your engineering team includes talented resources, which can quickly perfect the applications over time. Finally, undergoing calculated modernization will enable you to maximize value from cloud migration, benefit from a high ROI, and collaborate with a cloud-native firm.

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Mais que discutir o BIP 300+301, o mais importante é discutir o futuro do bitcoin.

Primeiro temos que responder a 3º questões:

1. O atual ecossistema de bitcoin já resolveu o problema na escalabilidade?
2. As drivechains/sidechains são fundamentais para escalar o Bitcoin?
3. O BIP é a melhor solução para o peg-in peg-out para as sidechain?

Escalabilidade

O Satoshi quando criou o bitcoin, privilegiou a segurança e a descentralização.

O tempo provou que tinha razão, é unânime que a melhor arquitetura para o bitcoin é por layers. No layer 1 tem como principal objetivo, manter segurança e o supply de 21 milhões de btc.

A escalabilidade fica para as restantes layers.

Agora a resposta à 1ª pergunta:

O atual ecossistema de bitcoin já resolveu o problema na escalabilidade?

NÃO.

Para responder esta pergunta, temos que pensar a longo prazo, criar um cenário hipotético, o que aconteceria se atualmente existem 5x mais bitcoiners?

O que aconteceria se existirem 5x mais transações na Layer 1?

Certamente seria um cenário pior, ao que vimos no início do ano, quando a rede congestionou, com NFTs e ordinals. Vamos imaginar um cenário onde as transações na Layer 1, custe entre os 20$ e 50$ durante um ano.

Num cenário de transações mínimas de 20$, era inevitável a “centralização” do bitcoin. Os pequenos bitcoiners teriam muitas dificuldades em utilizar a layer 1, seriam obrigados a utilizar a exchanges e outros serviços centralizados para o hodl.

A Lightning Network (LN) também teria muitos problemas, como aconteceu no início do ano, com taxas  altas, é muito difícil abrir canais. Assim, num cenário longo com taxas altas, a LN, a médio prazo ficariam apenas os nós de exchanges ou wallet custodiais, devido aos custos.

Além da dificuldade de abrir canais, existe um outro problema: os pequenos hodlers na layer 1, teriam dificuldade em enviar satoshis para as wallets custodiais.

Exemplo: Pagar uma taxa de 20$ para transferir 100$ para a LN, é inviável.

Em suma, o bitcoin ainda tem um problema de escalabilidade, tem que ser uma prioridade começar a trabalhar numa solução. Começar agora, para que esta nova tecnologia esteja pronta, segura para a adoção generalizada daqui a 5 anos. O desenvolvimento e a adoção dessa nova tecnologia é lenta, como aconteceu com a LN.

O grande problema nesta discussão das drivechains ou sidechains: os prós tem um visão a longo prazo e os contra têm uma visão a curto prazo. Os contra olham para o estado atual da bitcoin, como agora está tudo a funcionar bem, não querem mudar. Mas é necessário pensar a longo prazo.

Layer 2 descentralizadas

Esta discussão trouxe um termo que é a drivechain, mas eu vou continuar a utilizar o velho termo sidechain.

O tamanho do bloco na layer 1 é limitado, com uma forte adoção, as pessoas serão obrigadas a migrar para outros sistemas, para ter e/ou usar btc.

Atualmente existem dois sistemas, os centralizados (wallets custodiais, exchanges, etc) e os federados (Liquid, Fedemint). 

Na minha opinião necessitamos de soluções descentralizadas, é fundamental. Sem a existência de soluções descentralizadas, as pessoas vão optar por centralizadas ou federadas onde existe mais risco, como a possibilidade de o estado fazer um rug pull/confisco.

Não faz sentido ter como uma política “oficial” o Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins, mas devido ao custo de layer 1, estamos a empurrar os bitcoiners para serviços centralizados.

É necessário descentralizar a layer 1.

Assim surgem as sidechain (layer 2), que são a solução descentralizada, com um peg-in peg-out com a layer 1, sem a necessidade de terceiros. Um sistema completamente Trustless.

A existência de várias layers 2 descentralizadas vai descongestionar a layer 1. 

A resposta à 2ª questão é SIM.

Peg-in peg-out

Como eu acredito que as layer 2 são essenciais para escalar o Bitcoin, é necessário criar um bom sistema, seguro, robusto, confiável de peg-in peg-out, que permita a ligação entre a blockchain e as sidechains ou outro sistema descentralizado.

O que é o peg-in peg-out?

O peg-in consiste em mover o btc da blockchain para a layer 2, enquanto o peg-out refere-se ao retorno do btc à blockchain original. O objetivo final é manter o supply do Bitcoin, 21 milhões.

Vamos a um exemplo com vai funcionar tecnicamente, 1 btc é bloqueado na blockchain e 1 btc sintético é criado na layer 2 (peg in). Depois para retirar esses fundos da layer 2, o btc sintético é queimado na layer 2 e o mesmo valor é desbloqueado na blockchain (peg out).

BIP 300+301

Agora a questão é, o BIP 300+301 é a solução certa? 

Tenho muitas dúvidas. Eu não gosto da ideia de ser os mineradores do bitcoin a fazer a seleção de transações a incluir no bloco na layer 2. Vai alterar um pouco os incentivos, ainda existe a possibilidade dos MEVs.

Apesar de não gostar deste BIP, uma coisa é certa, é necessário criar um sistema de peg-in peg-out, seguro e que não coloque em causa a segurança da layer 1. Possivelmente não é a solução mas sim um ponto de partida para uma solução, espero eu.

Assim, respondendo à 3ª questão, para já é, NÃO concordo com o BIP, eu ainda tenho dúvidas, gosta de ver mais argumentos, mais debate sobre o assunto. 

Os argumentos usados pelos por muitos bitcoiners contra este BIP, não é por razões técnicas, não é por este ser ou não ser seguro, criticam sobretudo porque são contra as layers 2. Vivem numa ilusão, que a layer 1 pode resolver tudo, mas não é possível.

Os atuais bitcoiners contra as layers 2, utilizam os mesmos argumentos e pensamentos dos bitcoiners de 2015/6 contra a LN.

Outro argumento utilizado, contra este BIP, é que a ideia original é de um “shitcoiner”. Eu quero lá saber se ele é ou não shitcoiner, se é ou não é católico, se é ou não é libertário, isso é a vida pessoal dele. 

Temos que saber separar a obra do artista, parece ser mais um ataque pessoal (argumentum ad hominem), do que uma discussão de código. 

Eu só tenho interesse, se aquele BIP funciona? Se cria algum risco crítico à layer 1? Se respeita o ethos do Bitcoin? São estes os argumentos que interessam.

Eu percebo que os bitcoiners têm medo da mudança, mas o Bitcoin necessita de evoluir. O bitcoin é um organismo vivo, está sempre a evoluir.

Pode parecer uma contradição, eu sou a favor da ossificação da layer 1, mas para isso acontecer é necessário esta mudança. Após a mudança, toda a evolução do bitcoin passa a acontecer nas layers 2, libertando a Layer 1, a sua ossificação.

A única via que permite a evolução contínua do ecossistema e a ossificação da layer 1, é que a evolução aconteça na outras layers. 

No futuro é fundamental existirem muitos serviços descentralizados, para que o bitcoin esteja disperso, longe das mãos dos estados. Como os ETFs e carteira custodiais são centralizados, possibilita o sequestro dos btc pelos estados. Assim, necessitamos que as pessoas utilizem o bitcoin em locais descentralizados tanto em layer 1 como layer 2, para contrariar a possibilidade de um sequestro.

Sidechain

Agora vamos analisar o meu ponto de vista, como a sidechain pode melhorar o ecosistema do bitcoin. 

As sidechain devem ter um código muito similar à blockchain, apenas alterações mínimas necessárias. Será importante manter os formatos de endereços, as mesmas seeds, evitarmos assim, possíveis problemas ou confusões de endereços entre as sidechain.

Exemplos

Vamos a um exemplo concreto, os Covenants/CTV (BIP 119), após anos de discussão, nunca houve um consenso, mas uma sidechain com os Covenants seria muito interesante para os developers, para implementar e testar a tecnologia e para os bitcoiners utilizarem.

Assim deixa de existir a discussão inútil entre bitcoiners, se os Covenants são úteis ou não. 

Será a adoção desta sidechain que define o que as pessoas querem ou não.

Depois de comprovar a segurança e se a sidechain for muito utilizada, alguma funcionalidade pode ser adicionada à layer 1, por isso é importante o código ser semelhante a blockchain.

Outro exemplo, é uma sidechain para a privacidade. Nas discussões é utilizado este exemplo, como se fosse o Monero.

A ideia não é colocar a Monero dentro da sidechain, mas sim criar uma sidechain de bitcoin com transações com total privacidade, na prática será um coinjoin. Apesar de tudo, eu não gosto muito da ideia, porque está condenada segundo o MICA, como está Monero, os UTXO ficarão numa blacklist.

Outros exemplos para layer 2/sidechains

• NFTs/ordinals: para limpar a layer 1.
• Brc20
• NIP-5: para criar uma lista unificada, para evitar as dispersão entre domínios.
• DAOs

Os Covenants, como outros BIPs, podem ser testados em tempo real numa sidechain. É claro que vai haver bugs, mas a tecnologia necessita de isso para evoluir. Mas esses bugs apenas vão acontecer na sidechains, a blockchain está livre.

Nunca podemos esquecer, só entra nas sidechain quem quer, quem não quer, os seus btc estão totalmente seguros layer 1. Quem utiliza sabe que existe a possibilidade de algum bug, especialmente no início, depois com a maturidade da tecnologia, tudo muda.

O mesmo aconteceu com a LN, no início teve problemas, era pouco utilizada mas com o tempo melhorou e agora ganhou adoção.

Apesar da possibilidade de existirem muitas sidechains similares, é importante existir algum consenso, não faz sentido existir 4 ou 5 sidechains só de NFTs. O ideal seria existir apenas uma sidechain de NFTs, todos os developers a trabalhar em prol da mesma sidechain, mas a fragmentação será inevitável. Será a adoção que decidirá qual a melhor.

Isto vai permitir evoluir muito o ecossistema bitcoin, a entrada de sangue novo, novas ideias, novos grupos de trabalho, como aconteceu com o Nostr.

Eu sei que parte destas ideias podem ser construídas na Liquid, mas os developers não estão a utilizar por uma razão é. Talvez pela mesma razão, que eu não confio da Liquid para o hodl, a qualquer momento os FED podem confiscar os btc da federação.

Possivelmente as primeiras sidechains que vão surgir, serão os NFT’s, mas vai permitir o desenvolvimento tecnológico das layers 2, com o tempo vão ficando mais seguras e resilientes, para uma 2ª fase.

Lightning network

Como se provou no início do ano, com o congestionamento da rede devido ao  Ordinals/NFTs, a LN ainda não é a solução final para a escalabilidade do bitcoin.

Por enquanto é suficiente, mas é necessário construir uma alternativa para o futuro, quando o número de bitcoiners for muito superior. Assim, para ter uma tecnologia, uma sidechain pronta daqui a 4 anos, é prioridade começar a construir agora.

O problema da LN está na abertura e fecho de canais. Quando houver uma adoção massiva, a LN vai sofrer, vai ter problemas. 

Com transações muito altas, naturalmente a LN vai centralizar-se em apenas meia dúzia de nodes, das grandes wallets custodiais. A auto-custódia será inviável.

A solução é criar uma sidechain exclusiva para a LN, onde seria feita a abertura e fecho de canais. Reduzindo as transações na layer 1 e as transações na sidechain teriam custo muito baixo. 

Com a abertura de canais com custo baixo, permite um crescimento exponencial de wallets não-custodiais, com a nova geração da Phoenix.

As únicas transações a acontecer na layer 1 é o peg-in (e peg-out), depois podem ser abertos canais infinitamente na layer 2.

O ideal para esta sidechain, é ter uma candeia de blocos não perpétua, ou seja, não seria necessário guardar toda a cadeia de blocos, os blocos mais antigos poderiam ser apagados. Assim o tamanho dos blocos podem ser muito maiores, sem colocar em causa a descentralização.

Em suma, a LN passaria a ser uma Layer 3 e a sidechain a Layer 2. A Fedimint poderá também utilizar esta sidechain.

Blockchain dos Camarões

Esta talvez seja difícil de aceitar, mas vai ser inevitável. 

A longo prazo, os camarões (possuir menos de 1 btc) vão ficar impedidos de utilizar a layer 1, devido aos custos de transação. 

Vai ser necessário criar uma layer 2 para estes bitcoiners possam fazer o seu hodl. 

Senão, os camarões serão obrigados a utilizar serviços costudiais para o hodl.

Reflexão

Esta discussão, como nas últimas, demonstram que vai ser quase impossível encontrar um consenso entre os bitcoiners, será impossível implementar qualquer coisa nova no bitcoin. 

Estas discussões não resultam em nada, acaba sempre em discussões pessoais, de egos entre os developers e maximalistas. Muitos developers acabam por abandonar o bitcoin, isto é um nicho tão pequeno, todos os ativos são importantes.

Nestas discussões existe muito egoísmo, “se eu não uso, eu não quero“. O bitcoin não é só para meia dúzia de pessoas, é para 8 biliões de pessoas. 

As pessoas têm o direito de não usar, mas não tem o direito de impedir os outros de usar.

O impedir os outros de usar, não é o ethos do bitcoin, bitcoin é liberdade.

O problema aqui não é, se eu vou ou não usar, a questão mais importante é, este BIP prejudica o atual código, a estabilidade do sistema, sim ou não?

Dificilmente haverá outra vez um consenso no bitcoin. Por isso é ainda mais importante as sidechains, permite a existência de várias equipas de developers, cada uma a trabalhar independentemente na sua sidechain, inovando, sem a necessidade de um consenso geral dos bitcoiners, apenas dos utilizadores da respectiva sidechain.

A inovação vai acontecer nas layers 2 descentralizadas, permitindo a ossificação da layer 1.

Aumento da Demanda

Novos Holders

Em breve os anti layer 2 descentralizadas vão ter um choque com a realidade, neste bear market, o custo médio por transação foi bastante superior aos anteriores ciclos, demonstrando a crescente utilização do bitcoin na layer 1.

Número de Transação por dia:

Custo médio por Transação (dólares):

Se manter este ritmo de crescimento nos próximos 2 anos(pleno bullrun), os custos das transações serão muito superiores aos dos anteriores ciclos. 

Historicamente, quando o custo médio de transação é superior a 5$, começam a aparecer os primeiros problemas para pequenas transações; agora acima de 15$ é apenas acessível para médias ou grandes transações.

No último ATH, foi +3 meses com um custo médio superior a 15$. No próximo ATH, se o crescimento se manter, poderá superar os 6 meses, recordando que em Maio foi 15 dias.

Com altos custos, vai ser incomportável a abertura de canais na LN. Os anti layer 2, vão ter um choque com a realidade e mudar de opinião, acredito eu.

Actuais Holders

O aumento do preço do bitcoin vai também provocar o aumento da utilização do bitcoin como meio de pagamento.

Hoje em dia, a grande maioria dos bitcoiners são holders, preferem poupar. Mas com o aumento do preço do bitcoin, as wallets que hoje valem dezenas ou centenas de milhares de dólares, no futuro vão valer centenas de milhares ou milhões de dólares,  respectivamente. Estas pessoas não vão poupar eternamente, vou começar a gastar algum, como é natural.

Sendo mais um fator que vai aumentar a demanda na layer 1.

Estou convicto que vão surgir novas ideias e espero que surja uma que funcione e sem a necessidade de um soft forks.

Esta é a minha visão.

Don’t trust, verify!

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ผมถามเจ้าตั๋ง หลังจากที่ได้เห็นภาพถ่ายของชายคนนั้น..

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ผมเห็น “เขา” ผ่านตามาสักระยะนึงแล้ว..

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เขามักจะอ่านบทความต่างประเทศ โดยเฉพาะบทความของ Bitcoin Magazine เขาจะไฮไลท์บางส่วนในบทความมาแชร์ต่อให้เพื่อนๆ ในกลุ่มเสมอ โดยไม่สนใจด้วยว่าใครจะอ่านหรือไม่อ่าน

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“เฮ้! พวกเรา! มาดูนี่สิ โคตรเจ๋งเลย บิตคอยน์ของพวกเราแม่งสุดยอดไปเลยว่ะ!”

“เฮ้ย! อ.พิริยะ แม่งโคตรคูล ผู้ชายคนนี้นี่สุดยอดไปเลยนะ!”

ผมสัมผัสได้ถึงความหลงไหลในบิตคอยน์ ผมสัมผัสได้ถึงเทคนิคทางด้านภาษาและสไตล์การเขียน วิธีที่เขาใช้เขียนหรือแนวทางในการสื่อสารนั้น.. มีเอกลักษณ์บางอย่างที่ผมคงต้องใช้คำว่า.. “ละเมียดละไม”

การแสดงออกของเขานั้นค่อนข้างให้ความรู้สึกว่า.. หมอนี่มันช่างใสซื่อกับบิตคอยน์เสียจริง..

มึงเพิ่งรู้จักบิตคอยน์มาไม่นานสินะ? ..ผมแอบคิดในใจ ในตลาดนี้มันจะมีมุมร้ายๆ ที่รอวันชำแหละพวกมือใหม่อยู่นะ..

มึงจะโลกสวยขนาดนี้เลยเหรอวะ? . .

“คนนี้เขาเป็น ……….. นะพี่ เขาชื่อ…… ครับ”

..ไอ้ตั๋งสุดหล่อตอบผมมาแบบนั้น

คนที่ใช่ในเวลาที่คู่ควร

"พี่ยะมาแล้ววว…"

คำก็ "พี่ยะ" สองคำก็ "พี่ยะ" อืมมม.. ทำไมเรารู้สึกหมั่นไส้ไอ้นี่จังวะ?

ชาวบ้านเค้าเรียก อ.ตั๊ม ไม่ก็ อ.พิริยะ หรือ ปิรันย่า กัน มึงไปเอาคำว่า "พี่ยะ" มาจากไหนกันล่ะเนี่ย.. ก่อนที่ผมจะหมั่นไส้ใครไปมากกว่านี้ ผมดึงสติตัวเองกลับมาคิดว่า.. คนนี้ไม่ใช่หรอที่ควรจะมีอะไรน่าสนใจให้เราได้ค้นหา..

เออ.. นั่นสินะ

ผมวางอคติส่วนตัวลงชั่วขณะ.. ตัดสินใจหาคำตอบและค้นคว้าข้อมูลของผู้ใช้คนนี้อย่างจริงจัง.. จนกระทั่งไปเจอเข้ากับ บล็อกส่วนตัว ของเขาเข้า ใน Word press

ในวันที่ใครๆ ก็เผยแพร่เรื่องราว บอกเล่าความคิดของตนลงบนแพลตฟอร์มโซเชียลมีเดีย หมอนี่กลับเขียนบล็อกจำนวนมากได้เป็นวรรคเป็นเวรมาตั้งแต่ปี 2007!!

ผมมีความสามารถติดตัวที่บรรยายเป็นคำพูดไม่ได้ เมื่อผมได้อ่านอะไรแบบนี้ ผมจะสามารถเจาะลึกเข้าไปในความรู้สึกนึกคิดของคนเขียนได้ ถึงแม้ว่า “ตัวหนังสือ” จะเป็นสิ่งที่ถูกประดิษฐ์ประดอยขึ้นมาโดยไม่จำเป็นต้องมีความสัมพันธ์กับความจริงในใจเลยก็ตาม.. แต่สำหรับบล็อกนี้ผมสัมผัสได้เลยว่า.. เขาเขียนมันออกมาจากตัวตนของเขาจริงๆ

แต่ละคนก็มักจะมีความน่าสนใจ มีความพิเศษในตัวเองไม่มากก็น้อย หมอนี่เองก็เช่นกัน ซึ่งนอกจากสิ่งที่เขาเขียนกว่า 40 เพจบนบล็อกนั่นแล้ว ก็คงไม่มีอะไรต้องสนใจมากนัก

แต่สำหรับผม.. ผมสังเหตุเห็นบางมุมที่น่าค้นหา

ถ้าสังเกตกันให้ดี บล็อกของเขาจะถูกเขียนอย่างต่อเนื่องออกมาเป็นระยะๆ นับตั้งแต่ปี 2007 แต่แล้วมันก็หยุดไปดื้อๆ ในปี 2013

เขากลับมาเขียนมันอีกครั้งในปี 2022

มันเพราะบิตคอยน์ใช่ไหมที่ทำให้เขากลับมามีพลังพลุ่งพล่านกับงานเขียนได้อีกครั้ง?

ผมยังค้นพบต่อไปอีกว่า..

แม้ผู้ชายคนนี้จะมีชีวิตจริงที่ดูเหมือนจะโลดโผน ถูกรายล้อมไปด้วยผองเพื่อน แต่เขาไม่น่าจะมี “เพื่อนแท้” ที่พอหาได้เลยสักคน บทความมากมายในบล็อกของเขาแสดงให้ผมเห็นว่า เขามีบางอย่างในใจที่ไม่สามารถพูดกับใครได้.. มันอาจไม่มีคนรับฟังเขา หรือเป็นตัวเขาเองที่ไม่ต้องการเปิดเผยมัน..

คนๆ กำลังมองหา "ที่ของตัวเอง" โดยที่อาจไม่รู้ตัว

ช่วงเวลาแห่งการสืบค้นนั้น.. Right Shift กำลังริเริ่มความคิดที่จะสร้างแหล่งบทความบิตคอยน์ขึ้นมาบนเว็บไซต์ ผมอยากเปิดโอกาสให้กับชาวคอมมูนิตี้ได้เข้ามา “ปล่อยของ” กันที่นั่น ในขณะเดียวกันก็จะเป็นการยอมรับและได้ค่อยๆ ทำความเข้าใจกับ Bitcoin Lightning ไปในตัว เพราะเราจะเปิดให้มีการรับทิปสำหรับบทความเหล่านั้นได้โดยตรงผ่าน LN ด้วยนั่นเอง

เรากำลังหาเหาใส่หัว.. เราปฏิเสธเรื่องนั้นไม่ได้

เพราะทั้งหมดมันจะตามมาด้วยภาระความรับผิดชอบ ที่เอาเข้าจริงๆ แล้ว เราจะไม่ได้รับผลตอบแทน “ทางตรง” ใดๆ เลย แต่สำหรับผมแล้ว ผมอยากทำมันมากๆ เพราะผมเล็งเห็นถึงศักยภาพของคุณค่าที่เราจะได้รับกลับมาในอนาคต

ทุกคนถูกฝึกให้กลายเป็นนักแปลเกือบๆ จะเข้าใกล้คำว่ามืออาชีพ เราเริ่มกันอย่างกระท่อนกระแท่นจนกระทั่งเจอระบบการดำเนินการที่ลงตัวได้ในที่สุด

แต่อย่างไรก็ตาม.. ผมก็ยังรู้สึกว่าทีมของเรายังขาดอะไรอยู่บางอย่าง.. ผมพยายามหาคำตอบมาตลอดว่ามันคืออะไรกันแน่?

สิ่งที่เรากำลังตามหา มันก็คือ.. ประสบการณ์อย่างมืออาชีพ

ปัญหา มักไม่เคยทำให้ผมรู้สึกกลัวหรือย่อท้อ ผมไม่เคยคิดว่าปัญหาคืออุปสรรค กลับกัน.. ปัญหาสำหรับผม มันเป็นแรงผลักดันชั้นดีให้เราได้ออกไปหาวิธีการจัดการกับมัน ปัญหาทำให้ผมรู้ว่าผมต้องการอะไรเพื่อจะไปให้ถึงเป้าหมาย มันคือบททดสอบว่าตัวเราจะไปได้ไกลแค่ไหนเมือเจอเข้ากับทางตัน..

มันคือชะตาฟ้าลิขิต..

วันหนึ่งหมอนั่นก็ส่งบทความแปลของตัวเองเข้ามาที่เว็บไซต์ของเรา

ด้วยสัญชาตญาณส่วนตัว.. ผมใช้เวลาไม่นานก็รู้ได้ทันทีว่า.. คนที่ผมแอบสนใจอยู่ คือ คนเดียวกันกับที่ผมกำลังพยายามควานหามานาน มันมีบางอย่างที่ทำให้ผมรู้สึกว่า.. หมอนี่แหละจะเป็นคนที่ใช่สำหรับเราในอนาคต

ผมใช้เวลาไม่นานมากนัก ในการทำความรู้จักกับเขาเป็นการส่วนตัว หลังบทความของเขาเริ่มทะยอยถูกเผยแพร่ขึ้นบนเว็บไซต์ของเราอย่างต่อเนื่อง ผมเห็นถึงความมุ่งมั่นตั้งใจและเอาจริงเอาจังของเขาในเรื่องที่ผมอาจจะยังรู้สึกแค่เพียง “เรื่องสนุก” เท่านั้น แต่สำหรับเขา มันยิ่งใหญ่และเป็นความภาคภูมิใจเสียเหลือเกิน

ผมจะยังรออะไรอีกเล่า.. งั้นแกมาทำงานกับพี่เถอะ.. “จิงโจ้”

มืออาชีพไม่เคยต้องอวดอ้างสรรพคุณของตัวเอง

การเข้ามาในทีมบทความของจิงโจ้ สร้างบรรยากาศแบบใหม่ขึ้นในทีมน้องๆ ของผมที่อยู่กันมาก่อนแล้ว ทุกคนรู้สึกถึงพลังบางอย่างในตัวเขา ความสนุกสนานหยอกล้อเหมือนพี่น้องในตอนแรกเริ่มค่อยๆ กลายเป็นความตึงๆ อย่างเสียมิได้

ผมไม่คิดจะโทษจิงโจ้ในเรื่องนี้..

เพราะตัวเขาเองก็คงไม่ได้ตั้งใจให้เป็นแบบนั้น มันเป็นเรื่องธรรมชาติเมื่อเราต้องเจอเข้ากับ “ของจริง” เราจะรู้สึกยำเกรงและไม่กล้าเล่นสนุกกันมากเกินไป จิงโจ้นำเอาความเป็นมืออาชีพในด้านงานเขียนเข้ามาสู่ทีม เขาเป็นคนเดียวที่ให้ความเคารพกับผมในลักษณะที่ยังเป็นเหมือน เจ้านาย-ลูกน้อง อยู่ในตอนนั้น (ซึ่งผมไม่เคยต้องการให้เป็นแบบนั้น)

เขาทำงานให้เราอย่างเต็มที่ ควบคู่ไปกับงานประจำที่ก็หนักหนาพอๆ กัน ไม่เคยคิดก้าวก่ายงานส่วนอื่นหากผมไม่ขอให้ช่วย ไม่ยุ่งเรื่องของใครมากนัก และดูจะตึงพอสมควรเท่าที่ผมสัมผัสได้ แต่มันก็เป็นความตึงที่มาจากความตั้งใจอันเปี่ยมล้นของเขา เป็นความตึงที่ไม่ได้มีเจตนาจะให้ใครตึงตามไปด้วย..

เขาแค่ไม่ได้ต้องการจะทำให้ผมรู้สึกผิดหวังเท่านั้นเอง

จิงโจ้ เก่งเกินกว่าที่ผมเคยคิดเอาไว้.. มันไม่แปลก เพราะนี่มันเป็นอาชีพของเขาเลยก็ว่าได้ เขาทำให้ผมรู้สึกว่า.. Right Shift จะไปได้ไกลกว่าที่เป็นอยู่ในด้านงานบทความและงานหนังสือ รวมไปถึงงานเขียนในด้านต่างๆ

ตำแหน่ง บก. ที่เขาถูกเรียก ไม่ได้มาจากการที่ผมเป็นคนแต่งตั้งให้..

เด็กๆ ในทีม Right Shift ล้วนแต่เป็นเด็กที่ชาญฉลาด พวกเขาแยกแยะได้ว่าใครคือคนเก่ง ใครยังต้องพัฒนาต่อ พวกเขาเข้าใจดีว่าอะไรคืออะไร และสำหรับจิงโจ้ เด็กๆ ของเราก็เลือกเองที่จะให้เกียรติและเรียกเขาว่า "บก. จิงโจ้"

กับทีมงานนั้น.. จิงโจ้แสดงออกถึงมารยาทที่ดีและมีความเป็นสุภาพบุรุษอยู่เสมอ.. เขาไม่เคยยอมให้ความสามารถตัวเองไปกดดันเพื่อนร่วมทีมเลยสักครั้ง เขามีวิธีสื่อสารที่น่าฟัง เราใช้เวลาเกือบครึ่งปี ในการที่ผมจะหาทางละลายพฤติกรรมและความตึงเครียดของทุกคนให้ผ่อนคลายได้

ถ้าเรากำลังหงุดหงิดที่เพื่อนร่วมทีมของเราช่างไม่ได้ดั่งใจเอาเสียเลย เราควรจะสอนหรือถ่ายทอดงานให้กับพวกเขา จริงอยู่ว่าวิชาของเราอาจจะไม่ได้มันมาง่ายๆ แต่มันจะดีกว่าไหม ถ้าเราไม่ต้องมาคอยแบกทีม หรือรับผิดชอบอะไรหนักๆ อยู่เพียงคนเดียวไปตลอด?

ผมแนะนำจิงโจ้ไปแบบนั้น ..หลังจากนั้นมันกลายเป็นวัฒนธรรมของเราที่ไม่ได้เกิดขึ้นแค่กับจิงโจ้ แต่มันเกิดกับทุกคน พวกเรารู้สึกดีกว่ามากที่เราได้แชร์ประสบการณ์ให้แก่กัน รู้สึกดีที่ถูกรายล้อมไปด้วยคนที่เราจะเชื่อมือพวกเขาได้ ..นั้นแหละคือคีย์สำคัญของคำว่า "ทีมเวิร์ค"

ความเชื่อใจ ที่บิตคอยน์ไม่เคยสอนเรา แต่กับบางเรื่องในชีวิตจริง เราก็ยังต้องการมันมากอยู่ดี

วันนี้กับวันนั้น เราไม่เหมือนเดิม ที่ Right Shift เราทำงานกันอย่างมีความสุข สนุกสนานและรักใคร่กลมเกลียวกันดี

นักฟุตบอลที่ลงซ้อมด้วยกันบ่อยๆ วันหนึ่งก็จะเล่นเข้าขากันได้เองในที่สุด ถ้าคุณพยายามทำความเข้าใจและศึกษาสไตล์ของเพื่อนร่วมทีมคุณให้มากพอ พูดง่ายๆ ก็คือใส่ใจในทีมมากกว่าตัวเอง

เรื่องราวของจิงโจ้ตามที่ผมเล่ามาดูเหมือนจะงดงามไปหมดเสียทุกอย่าง

แต่โลกของเรามันไม่ได้มีแค่มุมที่สวยงามหรอกนะครับ.. มนุษย์คนหนึ่งก็เช่นกัน ทุกคนก็มักจะมีด้านมืดและด้านสว่างปะปนกันอยู่

จิงโจ้เองก็ไม่เว้น..

ตกบันได ต้องตกให้ถึงพื้น

เวลาที่คนดวงตก เวลาที่ทำอะไรก็ไม่เคยได้ดั่งใจ มันก็เหมือนกับการที่เรากำลังตกลงมาจากบันไดทีละขั้นๆ ถ้าหากบันไดมีทั้งหมด 7 ขั้น ไม่ว่าอย่างไรคุณก็จำเป็นต้องตกลงไปให้ครบทั้ง 7 ขั้น จนกระทั่งไปกองอยู่ที่พื้นก่อนเสมอด้วยกฏแห่งแรงโน้มถ่วง คุณจึงจะสามารถลุกขึ้นมาเดินขึ้นบันไดได้ใหม่อีกครั้ง..

ถ้าวันนี้คุณรู้สึกว่าชีวิตกำลังแย่ มันอาจยังไม่ได้แย่ที่สุดก็ได้นะ.. ถ้าชีวิตของคุณพึ่งร่วงลงมาแค่ 5 ขั้น มันอาจยังเหลือเรื่องร้ายๆ ให้คุณต้องเจออีกตั้ง 2 ขั้นก็เป็นได้ นี่เป็นการเปรียบเปรยเพื่อให้คุณเห็นภาพได้ง่ายขึ้นเพียงเท่านั้น

เรื่องนี้เป็นสัจธรรมที่ผมได้ค่อยๆ เรียนรู้มาเองทั้งชีวิต

การเกิดขึ้น ตั้งอยู่ และดับไป

มันฟังดูค่อนข้างแย่.. แต่มันก็มักจะเป็นความจริง เรามักจะฝืนชะตาชีวิตในช่วงที่ทุกอย่างรอบตัวไม่เป็นดังหวัง ผมเลือกที่จะทำความเข้าใจและยอมรับในทุกความเป็นไป เลือกจะปล่อยตัวเองให้หล่นลงไปกองที่พื้น ผมรอให้ถึงเวลานั้นอย่างเข้าอกเข้าใจ

เพราะผมเชื่อในสังสารวัฏ ณ จุดที่ผมกองอยู่แนบพื้น ชีวิตของผมคงไม่อาจย่ำแย่ไปกว่านั้นได้อีกแล้ว จุดนั้นเองที่ผมจะลุกขึ้นมาทบทวนเหตุการณ์ต่างๆ และก้าวเดินขึ้นบันไดไปอย่างมั่นคง ชีวิตหลังจากนั้นมันควรจะมีแค่ดีกับดี

มันจะแย่ไปกว่านั้นได้ยังไงล่ะ? . .

"ผมอาจทำงานให้ Right Shift ไม่ได้แล้วครับ.."

ผมหน้าชาเล็กน้อยเมื่อได้ยินถ้อยคำตัดพ้อของจิงโจ้.. มันจะเป็นไปได้อย่างไรในเมื่อทุกอย่างกำลังดีเลยนะ? ทำไมจู่ๆ นายมาพูดกับพี่แบบนี้? หรือว่ามันเกิดปัญหาบางอย่างขึ้นในงาน.. หรือในทีม?

อย่างที่บอก.. ผมมักไม่ปล่อยให้ตัวเองต้องจมอยู่กับคำถามใดๆ นานเกินไป ทำอย่างนั้นคงไม่มีประโยชน์ ผมเลือกจะสืบสาวราวเรื่องด้วยการโทรหาจิงโจ้โดยตรง เราคุยกันอย่างบิตคอยเนอร์ ซึ่งกินเวลานานกว่า 4 ชั่วโมงเลยทีเดียว..

ในชีวิตคนๆ หนึ่ง คุณอาจเคยทำผิดพลาดได้หลายครั้งในชีวิต คุณอาจทำให้ใครสักคนไม่พอใจ คุณอาจทำเรื่องร้ายๆ มาบ้าง หรือต่อให้คุณไม่เคยข้องแวะกับใครเลย มันก็คงจะมีสักเรื่องหรือสักคนที่อาจจะทำให้คุณจิตตกได้เหมือนกัน

ผมให้อภัยในสิ่งที่เกิดขึ้น ในทุกอย่างที่เขาพยายามปกปิดเอาไว้โดยไม่ได้ตั้งใจ และผมยังขอให้จิงโจ้ "ให้อภัยตัวเอง" อีกด้วย เพื่อที่เราจะยังเดินต่อไปได้ จิงโจ้รู้สึกผิดเพราะคิดว่าตัวเองจะกลายเป็นตัวถ่วงของทีม.. สำหรับผม ผมไม่เคยคิดกับใครแบบนั้น

"ผมขอเว้นวรรคไปฟื้นฟูความรู้สึกตัวเองสักพักละกันนะครับ.."

จิงโจ้กล่าวลาผม เพื่อเดินทางไปพักผ่อนยังเวียดนาม.. เรารู้เรื่องนี้กันแค่ 2 คนในตอนนั้น ความเป็นมืออาชีพอย่างสุดลิ่มทำให้เขาเลือกที่จะไม่เอาปัญหาส่วนตัวมากระทบต่อขวัญกำลังใจของทีม..

(ขออนุญาตไม่เล่าเรื่องส่วนตัวของเขาในที่นี้นะครับ)

ถ้าคุณต้องเลือกอนาคตของคุณ โดยต้องยอมแลก "ทุกอย่างที่เคยมีมา" กับ "บิตคอยน์" คุณจะเลือกอะไร?

โลกใหม่ที่ไม่มีวันเหมือนเดิม

ผมไม่สามารถทำอย่างจิงโจ้ได้.. ผมยังคงต้องทำงานประจำเพื่อหล่อเลี้ยงชีวิตเส็งเคร็งนี้ต่อไปด้วยเงินเฟียต แล้วจึงค่อยเจียดเอาเวลาอันน้อยนิดมาทำกิจกรรมต่างๆ ในงานของ Right Shift

แต่ผู้ชายคนนี้เลือกที่จะทิ้งทุกอย่าง…

ผมต้องใช้คำว่า "ทิ้งทุกอย่าง" จริงๆ นะ สำหรับการตัดสินใจของเขา เพื่อจะเบนเข็มมาผลักดันการยอมรับบิตคอยน์อย่างเต็มตัว ในฐานะส่วนหนึ่งของ Right Shift เรา..

อย่าเข้าใจผมผิด.. ผมไม่เคยพยายามจะโน้มน้าวหรือชักชวนให้เขาทำแบบนั้น ผมพูดกับเขาอย่างลูกผู้ชายว่าผมพร้อมจะยอมรับทุกการตัดสินใจของเขาเสียด้วยซ้ำ ไม่ว่าผลของมันจะออกมาดีหรือแย่ต่อ Right Shift ก็ตาม

มันเป็นการตัดสินใจอันยิ่งใหญ่และน่ายกย่องของเขาเอง

มันทำให้ผมรู้สึกได้ทันทีว่า.. เมื่อเราได้รับเกียรติมากขนาดนี้ เราก็คงต้องคืนเกียรตินั้นให้กับเขาด้วยเช่นกัน ผมรู้สึกได้ทันทีว่าผมคงทำแค่เอาสนุกอีกต่อไปไม่ได้แล้ว ผมต้องทำให้สมกับที่คนๆ หนึ่งยอมฝากอนาคตไว้กับมัน

จิงโจ้หันหลังให้กับงานประจำแบบเฟียตๆ แทบทั้งหมด ทั้งหมดจริงๆ คนๆ นี้สามารถเขียนอะไรแค่ย่อหน้าเดียวก็สร้างรายได้หลักพันบาทได้แล้ว แต่การมานั่งหลังขดหลังแข็งทำงานเบื้องหลังให้กับ Right Shift นั้น.. ผมไม่เคยมีอะไรให้เขา ที่จะสามารถเทียบเคียงกับสิ่งที่เขายอมเสียไปได้เลย

เขาไม่เคยเรียกร้องอะไรหรอก.. เขาห้ามไม่ให้ผมคิดเรื่องนี้เสียด้วยซ้ำ

ถ้าคุณอ่านทั้งหมดแล้วพยายามทำความเข้าใจให้ถ่องแท้ วางอคติทุกอย่างลง และมองเข้าไปยังจิตใจของชายคนนี้ โดยไม่คิดว่าผมกำลังสรรหาคำมาอวยเค้ามากเกินไป

สิ่งเดียวที่คุณคงจะอยากทำคงเป็นการ Standing ovation ให้กับเขา

เขาบอกกับผมว่า เขาไม่เคยเสียใจที่ตัดสินใจลงไป เขาได้รับมิตรภาพ ความสุข ความหวัง และรอยยิ้ม ทุกครั้งที่จะมีการอัดรายการสภายาส้ม จิงโจ้จะออกไปซื้อเบียร์มาเตรียมไว้ก่อนเสมอ คุณสามารถเข้าใจได้เลยทันที ว่าเขานั้นมีความสุขกับมันมากขนาดไหน

จิงโจ้เปลี่ยนเป็นคนใหม่นับจากการตัดสินใจในครั้งนั้น จากคนที่เคยตึงๆ ซีเรียสกับทุกเรื่อง ดูจะหวั่นไหวง่าย เขาค่อยๆ เย็นลง ดำเนินชีวิตไปอย่างช้าๆ ยิ้มและหัวเราะได้กับทุกๆ เรื่อง เข็มแข็ง และกลายเป็นคนน่าคบในสายตาของใครหลายๆ คน

สิ่งหนึ่งที่ผมพอสังเกตุได้ว่าเขาแทบไม่เคยเปลี่ยนเลย คือ ความเอาจริงเอาจังกับบทบาทที่ได้รับมอบหมาย ความทุ่มเทที่เขามีให้กับบิตคอยน์และคอมมูนิตี้นั้นมากมายเหลือเกิน

แม้ไม่เคยไม่ใครได้รู้ ว่าการตรวจทานและพยายามให้คำแนะนำกับนักเขียนในแต่ละบทความนั้น มันต้องใช้ความอดทนและความอุตสาหะพยายามมากขนาดไหน ทั้งแรงกายและเวลาที่เสียไปแบบไม่เคยได้รับผลตอบแทนอะไรเป็นชิ้นเป็นอัน (เรายังไม่มีรายได้สำหรับส่วนนี้ในตอนนั้น ตอนนี้ก็ยังไม่มีหรอก)

เมื่อคุณต้องทำงานอย่างมีมานะ เพื่อให้คนอื่นๆ ได้รับเครดิตอย่างที่เขาเหล่านั้นควรได้รับ คุณลองถามตัวเองดูสิว่า คุณต้องพกมายเซตแบบไหนใส่ลงไปในการทำงาน?

ใช่.. วันนี้เขาอาจเริ่มได้รับคุณค่าในแบบที่เขาควรได้ผ่านบทความสดุดีชิ้นนี้ของผม แต่ผมคงตอบไม่ได้ดีไปกว่าเจ้าตัว ว่าเขาทำทุกอย่างไปเพราะอะไรกัน?

ทุกวันนี้จิงโจ้เลี้ยงชีพตัวเองด้วยการเลี้ยงไก่และรับงานเฟียตแบบขัดใจตัวเองบ้างในบางครั้ง.. และใช้บิตคอยน์หล่อเลี้ยงจิตวิญญาณของตนในทุกๆ วัน ..รวมทั้งเบียร์

When Money Dies คือ รางวัลแห่งความอุตสาหะที่ผมมอบหมายให้เจ้าตัวได้แสดงความสามารถออกมาอย่างเต็มที่

ผมไม่ก้าวก่ายใดๆ แม้แต่นิดเดียว นี่จะกลายเป็นผลงานของเขาอย่างเต็มภาคภูมิ ผมอยากจะรอเห็นวันที่หนังสือเล่มนี้ถูกเขาแปลจนเสร็จและได้รับการตีพิมพ์ ..คงไม่สามารถมอบอะไรให้เขาได้มากไปกว่านี้อีกแล้ว

ผมมักจะเข้านอนเป็นคนสุดท้ายในทีม และตื่นเป็นคนแรกๆ อยู่บ่อยๆ แต่ผมก็ไม่เคยตื่นได้ก่อนหมอนี่เลยสักครั้ง

คำว่า "ทีมตรู่" ก็มาจากมันนี่แหละ.. . .

"พี่กลัวว่าแกจะป่วยเป็นแอลกอฮอล์ลิซึ่มตายจังเลยว่ะ.. จิงโจ้"

ผมแซวด้วยความเป็นห่วงจากใจจริง.. . .

"อย่างน้อยผมก็คงได้ตายอย่างมีความสุขครับพี่.."

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Lume is build with Tauri, currently it's only have official support bundle as AppImage and DEB for Linux

Requirements

• Fully working Flatpak bundle
• A script (or Github Action) to generate build for future update

References

• Github issue for Flatpak with Tauri
• Lume Github
• Tauri Prerequisites

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Table Of Content

• Educational Initiatives Promoting Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Awareness

• Supportive Government Policies and Regulatory Frameworks

• Growing Cryptocurrency Mining Industry

• Increased Adoption by Businesses and Consumers

• Establishment of Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Digital Asset Marketplaces

• Collaboration with Neighboring Countries

• Conclusion

• FAQ

In recent years, Thailand has emerged as a hub for blockchain technology and cryptocurrency adoption. The country has shown an eagerness to embrace the Bitcoin revolution, with significant developments in areas such as education, mining, and regulatory frameworks. This article explores the key factors that have contributed to Thailand's growing prominence in the global Bitcoin landscape

Educational Initiatives Promoting Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Awareness

Thailand has recognized the importance of education in fostering a strong foundation for the growth of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency adoption. As a result, numerous universities and educational institutions now offer courses and degree programs in the field. This has created a talented pool of blockchain experts and enthusiasts who are driving the growth of the industry in the country.

Supportive Government Policies and Regulatory Frameworks

The Thai government has adopted a proactive approach towards the regulation and growth of the cryptocurrency market. In recent years, the country has established clear legal frameworks and guidelines for digital asset businesses, which has encouraged both local and international players to invest in Thailand's burgeoning cryptocurrency sector.

Growing Cryptocurrency Mining Industry

Thailand has become an attractive destination for cryptocurrency mining, thanks to its affordable electricity rates and well-developed infrastructure. The country has seen an influx of mining companies, which have set up large-scale mining operations to capitalize on the favorable conditions. This has not only created jobs but also contributed to the growth of the local economy.

Increased Adoption by Businesses and Consumers

In Thailand, both businesses and consumers are embracing the Bitcoin revolution. A growing number of merchants accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a form of payment, while consumers are increasingly adopting digital wallets for everyday transactions. This widespread adoption has facilitated the growth of a vibrant cryptocurrency ecosystem in the country.

Establishment of Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Digital Asset Marketplaces

Thailand's supportive regulatory environment has paved the way for the establishment of numerous cryptocurrency exchanges and digital asset marketplaces. These platforms have facilitated easy access to cryptocurrencies for Thai citizens, further boosting the adoption and use of digital assets in the country.

Collaboration with Neighboring Countries

Thailand has actively engaged with neighboring countries in the Southeast Asian region to develop cross-border initiatives and partnerships in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. These collaborative efforts have helped to create a strong regional network that supports the growth of the industry in Thailand and beyond.

Conclusion

Thailand's rapid embrace of the Bitcoin revolution is a testament to the country's forward-thinking approach towards technology and innovation. By fostering education, supportive regulation, and collaboration, Thailand has positioned itself as a leading player in the global blockchain and cryptocurrency landscape. This has not only benefited the Thai economy but also contributed to the worldwide adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

FAQ

How has Thailand embraced the Bitcoin revolution in education? Thailand has incorporated blockchain and cryptocurrency courses into university curriculums, creating a talented pool of experts and enthusiasts who contribute to the growth of the industry.

What role does the Thai government play in supporting the Bitcoin revolution? The government has established clear legal frameworks and guidelines for digital asset businesses, encouraging both local and international players to invest in the cryptocurrency sector.

Why is Thailand becoming a popular destination for cryptocurrency mining? The country offers affordable electricity rates and well-developed infrastructure, attracting mining companies to set up large-scale operations and contributing to the local economy.

How have Thai businesses and consumers adopted cryptocurrencies? A growing number of merchants accept cryptocurrencies as payment, and consumers increasingly use digital wallets for everyday transactions, fostering a vibrant cryptocurrency ecosystem in the country.

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Based on earlier feedback from #noderunner, I have selected the following components for an upgrade for MindlinerTre.

Does this make sense? Would you recommend any changes/additions?

Server: Supermicro Barebone 5019D-FN8TP, Height units: 1, Supported power supplies: 1, Number of drive bays: 1 ×, PCI Express slots: 1x PCI Express 3.0 x8, 1x Mini PCI Express, Depth: 249 mm, SFP+ connectors: 2 ×, Number of free memory slots: 4, Processor socket: System-

Switch: Zyxel Layer3 Access Switch, 400W PoE, 2x10MultiGgig RJ45

RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 2 x 32GB, 6400 MHz, DDR5-RAM, DIMM

Storage: 4 x WD Black SN850X 4000 GB, M.2 2280 I am planning to use these four disks in a RAID 10 configuration.

Setup: I plan to use proxmox as virtual environment and setup my core lightning, RTL, and LNbits starting out with this cool guide.

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If you die before you die, you won't die when you die. -Inscription at St. Paul's Monastery on Mt. Athos

After hearing these words the first time thanks to Brian Muraresku, I find myself repeating them on multiple occasions since they remind me of my own faith. For this reason, I wanted to know what Muraresku had to say about them in his book “The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name.” What a remarkable and inspiring book! Muraresku's analysis and research shows an intellectual approach to information that can only be obtained by experience.

The path to freedom: "If you die before you die..."

To practice death is to practice freedom. A man who has learned how to die has unlearned how to be a slave. -Michel de Montaigne.

So long as we do not die to ourselves, and so long as we identify with someone or something, we shall never be free. The spiritual way is not for those wrapped up in exterior life. -Attar.

If you die before you die, you won't die when you die, this is the essence of Christianity and it also refers to what some traditions call the “ego death”. To die in this sense or “to practice death” is a recognition of one’s true nature. According to christians, this is the miracle of “being born again not in the flesh but in the spirit”.

Muraresku shows that this is the “immortality key” and such profound wisdom might come from the Greeks and their use of mind altering drugs during rituals. Also, it is possible that early christians used psychedelic substances. The author explores this hypothesis throughout his work. You should read this book (and I highly encourage you to do it) if you want to take a look at the relationship of the rituals performed in The Sanctuary of Eleusis and the psychedelic brew called the “kukeon” with the Eucharist. Muraresku expresses this idea in a succinct manner as follows: when we look at The Last Supper, maybe we’re not looking at Christianity’s founding event. Maybe we’re getting a glimpse of the mysterious religion that was practiced by Plato, Pindar, Sophocles, and the rest of the Athenian gang. And just maybe this is how our identity crisis comes to a dramatic end: with a psychedelic plot twist (page 36).

One of the most interesting parts of the book that prepares the reader for the fascinating exploration of ideas is the following: …the oldest unsolved riddle in the history of Western civilization has a way of getting inside your bones. When so much of their genius has survived, it just doesn’t make sense for the religion of the people who created Western culture to simply vanish into thin air. There has to be more to the Mysteries of Eleusis, the longest and most prominent spiritual tradition in Ancient Greece… Aristotle once said the initiates came to Eleusis not to learn something but to experience something. Whatever that experience was, it has successfully eluded scholars for centuries… Year after year, how were the Mysteries able to consistently deliver on an impossible promise? If you come to Eleusis you will never die. A bold claim for sure. Hard to believe nowadays. But for some reason, our ancestors believed it. In fact, they couldn’t imagine a world without the exceptional landmark. The Mysteries were said to hold “the entire human race together” (page 26).

Muraresku explains what the Phocaeans meant by dying before dying: [it] was the only way to get in touch with the true nature, underlying structure of the cosmos. According to the scholar Peter Kingsley, cited in Muraresku’s work: waking is a form of consciousness, dreaming is another. And yet this is what we can live for a thousand years but never discover, what we can theorize or speculate about and never even come close to -consciousness itself. It’s what holds everything together and doesn’t change. Once you experience consciousness you know what it is to be neither asleep or awake, neither alive nor dead, and to be at home not only in this world of the senses but in another reality as well (page 321). This is a beautiful way to describe what many refer to as a mystical experience or “seeing God”.

It is also important to point out that dying before dying can also be achieved without the use of psychedelics. Muraresku refers to a technique called “incubation” practiced in Charonium, a cave in Charia dedicated to Pluto and Persephone (page 321). For the incubation, the participants entered the cave and remained still without water and food for days. Interestingly, in the Christian tradition, Jesus was determined to fulfill his mission on Earth after his time in the desert. He fasted for forty days and was tempted by the devil. Perhaps Jesus practiced dying before dying in preparation of what was to come.

There are three ways of dying before dying. The experiences can be classified as: psychedelic, mystical or religious (through meditation, chanting, praying and sensory deprivation) and near death (NDE).

The mystery: "... you won't die when you die"

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. -John 8:32.

What happens when we die?

Muraresku states that the word “mystery” means “to shut one's eyes”. Later on, he mentions how the initiates had access to the “holiest of Mysteries”, the “Mysteries of Eleusis”. Muraresku explains: following their sip of an unusual elixir called kukeon and a night of spectacles in the temple, each pilgrim earned the honorary title epoptes, which means something like “the one who has seen it all” (page 27). What happened in Eleusis remains secret but it is fair to assume that the experience of death and rebirth was involved. Similarly, Jesus expressed that his mission was “to give sight to the blind” (John 9:39). He also said “very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again” (John 3:3). Jesus was unveiling the mystery. According to Muraresku, the initiates of the Mysteries of Eleusis and the early christians by dying before dying found the immortality key. And now you know the secret.

Conclusion

We are species with amnesia. We have forgotten so much more about ourselves than we remember, and what the process of history and archaeology should really be about is remembering. -Graham Hancock.

I want to finish with some of the most profound paragraphs of the book that show why remembering this information is relevant and why this work by Muraresku is so important:

Perhaps the founder of the National Resources Defense Council, Gus Speth, said it best: “I used to think the top environmental problems facing the world were global warming, environmental degradation and ecosystem collapse, and that we scientists could fix those problems with enough science. But I was wrong. The real problem is not those three items, but greed, selfishness and apathy. And for that we need a spiritual and cultural transformation. And we scientists don’t know how to do that.” But maybe the Greeks did. Maybe the momentary annihilation of the ego that Praetextatus and his fellow initiates experienced at Eleusis, or the maenads found in the ecstasy of drugged wine, was enough to glimpse the big picture. To understand that the Earth is our solitary home for the moment. That we are all in this together. And that mistreating Mother Nature is more suicide than murder (page 80).

Because the initiate will have transcended the very concepts of past, present, and future. Or life and death. Where “every moment is an eternity of its own,” as an atheist once described it to me. Why wait for death itself to experience that? If you experience it while still alive, even once, then the last moment of your life is a return to something familiar. Practice dying, the philosophers have been telling us for twenty-five hundred years. So that when your time comes, you won’t even feel the flames that engulf everything you ever knew. This has happened before, you’ll remember. This is not dying. This is becoming God. The God you've always been (page 374).

Big thanks to Brian C. Muraresku!

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This is a great conversation between Brian Muraresku and Lex Fridman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYQh1ZNkC70

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Humans feel all kinds of emotions and there is one of special importance that we need to cultivate daily: awe. Alchin (2006) provides a beautiful reminder for a change of perspective, humility, and the appreciation of the sublime:

The Cosmic Calendar

Suppose you took the whole history of the Universe and compressed it into one year (based on our current estimates that the Universe is 15 billion years old; that the Earth is 4.55 billion years old; that humans developed around 2 million years ago. These figures are controversial and almost certainly wrong, but we don’t know by how much! So take this example in the spirit in which it is meant.) So now it is 12:00 p.m., 1 January, and the Universe began exactly one year ago. How long would we have been around for? Let’s examine the cosmic calendar.

Current theory suggests that our galaxy formed on 1 May. It took another four months, to 9 September, until our solar system appeared. A few days later, the Earth was formed, around 14 September. After life begins on 25 September, it may seem like things are speeding up, but it then takes until 12 November for the oldest photosynthetic plants to develop, and it isn’t until 1 December that there is a significant quantity of oxygen in the atmosphere. So for the first eight-and-a-half months, there was no Earth, and even then for another two-and-a-half months there was no conceivable way for humans, had they been around, to survive. But at least now we are beginning to approach human history….

Although there was oxygen in the atmosphere, fish did not develop until 19 December; trees followed soon after on 23 December, and the first dinosaurs turned up on 24 December. Mammals arrived on 26 December, and had to live with the dinosaurs until 28 December when it seems that a massive comet struck the Earth, causing major climatic change. The dinosaurs, unable to cope with this, died out, and the age of the mammals started. Humans appeared on 31 December. All of human history, therefore, happened on the last day of the year. Well, at least we have a day (remember that the dinosaurs had four!). Or, do we?

In fact, probably not. Humans developed rather late in the day, around 10:50 p.m. Current belief is that Peking Man first used fire in a controlled way at 11:46 p.m., and at 11:59 p.m. cave paintings started being created in Europe. Things happen in a rush now, with agriculture transforming the human way of life at 11.59.20, and the alphabet allowing detailed communication through generations at 11.59.51. The modern calendar began at 11.59.56 with the birth of Christ. The great Mayan civilizations and Chinese Sung Dynasty came and went at 11.59.58, and one second later, at 11.59.59, the modern technological world was born with the Renaissance and Scientific and Industrial Revolutions.

On the cosmic scale, therefore, it is only in the last fraction of a second, on the last day in the entire year that anyone alive today has existed, that you were born. Most people feel this profoundly humbling. And where does it leave humans’ feelings of grandeur, sense of power and sense of certainty?

1. What is humanity’s place in the Universe? How likely is it that humans have found out any of the profound truths about the Universe?
2. What are humankind’s greatest successes?
3. Does it really matter how long we have been around? (pp. 4-5)

I hope that these paragraphs make you reflect on the vastness of the universe, what we know and the place of humans in this awe-inspiring universe.

Reference:

Alchin, N. (2006). Theory of Knowledge. Hodder Murray

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Last month marked the sixth anniversary of the activation of Segregated Witness (SegWit), underscoring the importance of open-source software and the value of running your own Bitcoin node. To honor this historic date, we are using this quarter's update to take an in-depth look at a few of our own open-source Bitcoin products and the progress made in their development over the past three months.

Among the highlights, we cover the Blockstream Jade and its evolution into a versatile tool to protect online security. Elsewhere, we highlight our new partnership with ZeroSync to bring much lower bandwidth full node sync via Blockstream Satellite. We also share updates on a range of other Blockstream-led open-source projects under development set to play a key role in the open infrastructure that will underlie a hyperbitcoinized future.

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Jade’s Best Quarter Yet

Our open-source hardware wallet, Blockstream Jade, enjoyed record-breaking sales in the first half of the year, increasing YoY by over 700%. A major factor in its increased popularity has undoubtedly been the addition of its new fully air-gapped workflows and SeedQR support, as well as quality of life improvements with the Green companion app. We have also made strides to ensure Jade is more accessible by expanding our popular Jade resellers and affiliate programs and our presence in online retail stores. We now have 30 official Jade resellers worldwide, from Europe to Vietnam, making it easier for Bitcoiners to purchase Jade locally and save on shipping costs and time.

As noted in our Q1 report, the team has much more planned in terms of features and performance improvements. Jade initiated Liquid swaps for trustless trading, Miniscript and Taproot support for improved privacy and security, and an Umbrel app for creating your own blind oracle, are all slated for release in the second half of 2023. We are also revamping the setup and onboarding process for users by providing more detailed instructional inserts and an all-new online portal for a more user-friendly experience.

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Another one of Jade's recent developments has been its evolution into a cypherpunk multi-tool for increased online security.

Jade can produce time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs) for platforms that require two-factor authentication (2FA), similar to apps like Google Authenticator. This feature allows users to have more control over their personal data and provides better security than a regular authenticator app. The secret is kept offline, like your mnemonic, and you receive an extra layer of protection with Jade's passphrase.

We also added the option to transform the Jade device into a Bitcoin miner. This feature, which is more recreational than a serious avenue for mining bitcoin, offers an educational way to explore the mechanics of mining. The function does not require a wallet to be set up or accessed and can easily be reversible if one decides to switch back to using Jade purely as a hardware signing device.

If fortune favors, any mined bitcoin will automatically be sent to an address pre-specified by the user. Moreover, users can learn about mining with real-time insights into metrics like the current block height and the device's hashrate, reducing the learning curve for newcomers in the mining space.

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Integrating Lightning into Green

After unveiling an all-new redesigned Blockstream Green wallet in Q1, we shifted focus to Green’s much-anticipated Lightning integration via our on-demand node service, Greenlight. This will establish Blockstream Green as the first in-market wallet to enable non-custodial payments across Bitcoin and its leading layer-2 solutions, the Liquid and Lightning networks. The feature is undergoing testing in closed beta, and we expect a public beta by the end of September.

Greenlight simplifies the integration process through a simple, programmable API. This provides enterprises the flexibility to use their own LSP or transition to self-hosted infrastructure. Another unique advantage of Greenlight is it mitigates the risk and regulatory overhead associated with custody by delegating it to users. Under Greenlight, users hold their own private keys, which never leave their devices, while we handle node operations and maintenance on our end.

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Christian Decker, the lead engineer for Greenlight, explains the inner workings of the infrastructure:

"There are two domains of control in Greenlight: the user and Blockstream. Any number of clients from the user domain can connect to a single node on the Blockstream domain. The node running on Blockstream's infrastructure receives commands, computes the state changes, and then reaches out to the signer, which is solely under the user's control, to have it check and sign off on the changes. The result is a non-custodial, on-demand Lightning node where your keys are stored on your device and never touch our infrastructure."

Scaling Access to Bitcoin with Blockstream Satellite

During the second quarter, we partnered with Swiss-based ZeroSync to work towards broadcasting zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) over the Blockstream Satellite. The use of ZKP systems like STARKs would make Bitcoin node synchronization near instant for a fraction of the memory overhead, allowing for greater accessibility and lower hardware requirements to validate the mainchain. This essentially would enable users to run a Bitcoin full node with far less bandwidth, exponentially growing the number of Bitcoin nodes in operation for further decentralization of the network.

On the Blockstream Talk podcast, we spoke with Robin Linus and Lucas George of ZeroSync in length about the far-reaching implications of ZKPs on Blockstream Satellite. Users in emerging economies or rural communities without internet infrastructure would greatly benefit. A member of the community with access to the Blockstream Satellite could act as a hub, resharing and broadcasting the chain proof to establish a kind of subnetwork for Bitcoin. This would give other members of the community near-instant access to the Bitcoin blockchain using low-end hardware like a local network-connected phone or even a web browser.

Aside from lowering the barrier of entry to run your own Bitcoin node, ZKPs on Blockstream Satellite allow for greater cross-chain interoperability and redundancy. This means someone could verify Bitcoin transactions with other blockchains using the chain proof.

The first experimental broadcast is anticipated on Blockstream Satellite by year-end.

Expanding the Liquid Federation

As the technical providers of the Liquid Network, we are vested in seeing the network reach its full potential to bring trust-minimized financial markets and applications to Bitcoin. Encouraging further decentralization of Liquid's federated consensus and governance models is an important part of this strategy, as seen with last year's deployment of DynaFed and the proliferation of the Federation's membership. Another aspect is the maintenance and upkeep of Liquid's three governance boards.

In April, the Liquid Federation concluded its yearly board elections, comprising three distinct boards tasked with various responsibilities vital to its governance structure:

Membership Board: Entrusted with crafting the guidelines for member inclusion or exclusion based on comprehensive assessments and recommendations.

Oversight Board: Responsible for devising internal rules and procedures for committee organization and management, along with monitoring network status.

Technology Board: Collaborates with Blockstream to craft a technical strategy that addresses the needs of Liquid members and users.

We are optimistic about another productive year for Liquid with the newly elected board members, improving the user experience of network participants, and advancing Bitcoin's financial layer.

In June, the Federation welcomed six new members—Bcademy, Boltz Exchange, Equitas Foundation, JAN3, MAVEN, and Mifiel. This recent addition expands the Federation's network to a total of 67 members, encompassing key exchanges, wallet providers, and infrastructure firms in the Bitcoin ecosystem. These partnerships are anticipated to diversify the global member base and usher in new opportunities for Liquid users.

More recently, the Federation announced the open-source release of Liquid's functionary code, fulfilling a long-standing goal. The new code allows anyone to audit the Watchmen and Blocksigner code and create their own Liquid-like network with features like Confidential Transactions and digital asset issuance.

Although Liquid's underlying codebase, Elements, has always been open-source, the additional functionary code release represents an important milestone for Liquid and greater transparency in its ongoing development.

Inaugural Media Briefing

Blockstream's CFO Erik Svenson and CPO Jeff Boortz led our first-ever media briefing, during which they shared updates on our product suite and discussed the company's major milestones. The hour-long online event was attended by several high-profile media outlets, including Fortune, Bloomberg, and Politico. Blockstream CEO Dr. Adam Back also answered questions from journalists during the Q&A segment. He discussed self-custody best practices and shared his perspective on the SEC's recent actions regarding altcoins as unregistered securities, as well as the potential long-term impact on Bitcoin.

During the briefing, we provided a sneak preview of the highly anticipated Cyberhornet—a modular Bitcoin miner designed to be scalable and suitable for enterprise use. The Cyberhornet marks our entry into the Bitcoin mining hardware sector, which began with our acquisition of Israeli mining manufacturer, Spondoolies, in 2021. We will release further details of the Cyberhornet's build and mining capabilities later this year, with a commercial launch planned for Q3 2024.

Please refer to our press release for more information on the Cyberhornet and other announcements made at the media briefing.

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Connecting with Blockstream

If you or your organization are interested in exploring opportunities for collaboration with Blockstream or considering the integration of one of our technologies into your operations, we encourage you to connect with our team through one of the product pages on the main Blockstream site.

For further updates, you can follow us on Twitter @Blockstream, and join the conversation in our Finance, Green, Jade, Lightning, Liquid, and Satellite Telegram channels and the new Build On L2 community platform.

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1. Digital and Decentralized: Bitcoin is purely digital, meaning it exists only as computer code and doesn't have a physical form like paper money or coins. It's also decentralized, which means it's not controlled by any single company, government, or organization. Instead, it's maintained by a network of computers around the world.

2. Limited Supply: Unlike traditional money, which governments can print more of, there is a fixed supply of Bitcoin. There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoins, making it a finite and potentially scarce resource. This scarcity is one reason why some people see it as valuable.

3. Blockchain Technology: Bitcoin uses a technology called blockchain to keep track of all transactions. A blockchain is like a public ledger or a digital record book that is transparent and cannot be easily altered. This technology ensures the security and transparency of Bitcoin transactions.

4. Pseudonymity: When you use Bitcoin, you don't have to reveal your real name. Instead, you have a digital address, like a username, which helps protect your privacy. This pseudonymity can be appealing to people who value privacy.

5. Global and Fast Transactions: Bitcoin transactions can be sent and received anywhere in the world, and they usually happen quickly, often within minutes. This is in contrast to traditional banking systems that may take days for international transactions.

6. No Intermediaries: Bitcoin transactions are peer-to-peer, meaning they occur directly between the sender and receiver without the need for banks or other intermediaries. This can reduce fees and make transactions more efficient.

7. Security and Ownership: To access your Bitcoin, you have a private key, which is like a super-secret password. As long as you keep this key safe, you have complete control over your Bitcoin. However, if you lose it, you might lose access to your Bitcoins forever.

8.Store of Value: Some people view Bitcoin as a digital version of gold. They see it as a store of value that can protect against inflation and economic instability. This is why some investors buy and hold Bitcoin as an investment.

9Volatility: Bitcoin's value can be very volatile, which means its price can go up and down a lot in a short period. This can be exciting for traders but also risky for people who want a stable form of money.

1. Innovation and Potential: Bitcoin has opened the door to new ways of thinking about money and finance. It has inspired the creation of thousands of other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects, each with its own unique features and uses.

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Chapter 1 serves as the introductory chapter of the text and sets up the foundation for the Power Projection Theory. It begins by providing the inspiration and justification for conducting the research. The author explains what inspired him to create a new theory about Bitcoin and why he felt it was his fiduciary responsibility as a military officer and US national defense fellow to do so. This chapter also provides background information about military strategy and the author's profession of warfare, establishing the context for the research. Additionally, Chapter 1 introduces the concept of the "softwar" neologism, which is likely a term coined by the author to describe the strategic implications of proof-of-work technologies like Bitcoin. The purpose of this chapter is to present the argument for why a different theoretical framework is needed to analyze these implications.

Chapter 2 delves into the methodology used to formulate the Power Projection Theory. The author discusses the choice to use grounded theory and provides an overview of the methodology and analytical techniques employed. Grounded theory is an approach that involves the systematic collection and analysis of data to generate a theory that is grounded in empirical evidence rather than preconceived notions. It allows for the discovery of concepts and theories that emerge from the data itself. In essence, Chapter 2 outlines the research process undertaken by the author to develop the Power Projection Theory. It provides insight into the methodology used and the approach taken to gather and analyze the data.

Chapter 3: Explains the Basic Principles of Physical Power Projection In Chapter 3, the author introduces the foundational theoretical concepts of Power Projection Theory. The author utilizes knowledge and theoretical frameworks from biology and military strategy to explain the importance of physical power projection for survival and prosperity in the wild. The chapter explores theoretical concepts associated with property ownership and physical security, using examples from nature to illustrate how organisms develop power projection tactics to settle disputes, determine control over resources, and establish ownership. The purpose of this chapter is to provide the core theoretical concepts needed to understand the complex relationships between physical power, physical security, and property ownership. Chapter 4: Explains the Basic Principles of Abstract Power Projection (and Why it’s Dysfunctional)

Chapter 4 delves into how and why humans use different power projection tactics than animals. The author provides a deep-dive on different power projection tactics, techniques, and technologies employed by modern agrarian society. Part 1 of this chapter focuses on how humans create and use abstract power as a basis for settling disputes, controlling resources, and establishing pecking order. Part 2 focuses on explaining why humans inevitably revert back to using physical power as the basis for settling disputes, controlling resources, and establishing pecking order, similar to other animals in the wild. The chapter concludes with a discussion about how a strategic nuclear stalemate may place human society in a vulnerable position, which could be alleviated by a "soft" or non-kinetic form of warfighting. The purpose of Chapter 4 is to highlight the complex sociotechnical trade-offs and implications associated with different power projection tactics, techniques, and technologies employed by human societies.

Chapter 5: Presents a Completely Different Perspective about Bitcoin In Chapter 5, the author presents a completely different perspective about Bitcoin using a theoretical framework that has little to do with money, finance, or economics. The chapter focuses on the sociotechnical implications of Bitcoin from a computer science and national strategic security standpoint. The author highlights how Bitcoin could have implications that exceed our current understanding of the technology, particularly in the realms of computer science, cybersecurity, and national strategic security. The chapter concludes by arguing that Bitcoin could represent a new way of warfighting called "softwar" that could potentially change international power dynamics and mitigate strategic-level stalemated between nuclear superpowers. The primary takeaway from this chapter is that Bitcoin could represent a groundbreaking discovery, referred to as "human antlers," with significant sociotechnical implications.

Chapter 6: Discusses Key Takeaways from Power Projection Theory Chapter 6 serves as the closing chapter of the thesis. The author enumerates several new hypotheses about Bitcoin derived from Power Projection Theory and encourages the research community to consider analyzing them. The author provides advice about next steps for researchers and offers brief advice to US policy makers. This chapter concludes by reflecting on the potential historical, strategic, and ethical implications of proof-of-work technology.

In conclusion it appears that the author explores the concepts and theories of power projection, physical security, and property ownership in relation to both animals and humans. The author also discusses the potential implications of technologies like Bitcoin in terms of power projection and warfare. The book aims to provide insights and explanations for human behavior and the motivations behind the use of certain technologies. It is likely that the conclusion of the book would summarize these findings and potentially provide recommendations or insights for future research or policy-making efforts.

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Entender o que é a bitcoin é um processo progressivo e gradual e é mais fácil de entender se for explicado conforme a realidade de cada pessoa. Num primeiro momento, entender o que é bitcoin não é uma tarefa fácil. A tecnologia é tão inovadora, integra tantos conceitos de distintos campos do conhecimento humano e, além disso, rompe inúmeros paradigmas, explicar o fenómeno pode ser uma "missão" ingrata. Curiosamente, o bitcoin integra dois pilares que poucos sabem descrever e interpretar, mas muitos os utilizam diariamente. O dinheiro e a internet. É como o Nassim Taleb afirma no seu livro Antifrágil: “O conhecimento não exclui o uso”. Dito isto, e sendo o bitcoin uma tecnologia recente e inovadora, muitos querem entendê-la para poder usá-la.

Como entender o que é a bitcoin:

• Cidadão comum: Bitcoin é uma forma de dinheiro, assim como o euro ou dólar, com a diferença de ser puramente digital e não ser emitido por nenhum governo. O seu valor é determinado livremente pelos indivíduos no mercado. Para transações online, é a forma ideal de pagamento, pois é rápido, barato e seguro. É uma tecnologia inovadora. Por isso se diz que é o dinheiro da internet.

• À geração Y: Lembras-te como a internet e o e-mail revolucionaram a comunicação? Antes, para enviar uma mensagem a uma pessoa do outro lado do planeta, era necessário fazer isso pelos correios. Nada mais antiquado, existia uma dependência de um intermediário para fisicamente, entregar a mensagem. Pois é, retornar a essa realidade é inimaginável. O que o e-mail fez com a informação, o bitcoin faz com o dinheiro. Com o bitcoin podes transferir fundos de A para B em qualquer parte do mundo sem jamais precisar confiar em um terceiro para essa simples tarefa.

• Ao banqueiro: bitcoin é uma moeda e um sistema de pagamento em que o utilizador, dono da moeda, custodia o seu próprio saldo. Isso quer dizer que o utilizador é o seu próprio banco, pois ele é depositante e depositário ao mesmo tempo. Nesse sistema, os utilizadores podem efetuar transações entre si sem depender de um intermediário, independentemente da localização geográfica de cada um. Similarmente à moeda fiduciária, de criação exclusiva do sistema bancário, o bitcoin é uma moeda que agrega.

• Ao banqueiro suíço: bitcoin é como uma conta bancária suíça numerada e que pode existir no teu próprio telemóvel. Com ele, é possível fazer transações online com quase nenhum custo. É como se tivesses um cartão de débito bancário, ainda que não haja nenhum cartão físico e nem mesmo um banco por trás. Somente bitcoins podem circular nesse sistema.

• Ao banqueiro central: bitcoin é uma moeda emitida de forma descentralizada seguindo as regras de uma política monetária não discriminatória e altamente rígida. O objetivo principal da política monetária do bitcoin é o crescimento da oferta de moeda, o qual é predeterminado e de conhecimento público. Além disso, o bitcoin é, ao mesmo tempo, uma unidade monetária, um sistema de pagamentos e de liquidação. Dessa forma, os utilizadores transacionam entre si e diretamente, sem depender de um terceiro elemento fiduciário.

• Ao contabilista: bitcoin é como um grande extrato de conta, único e compartilhado por todos os utilizadores simultaneamente. Nele, todas as transações são registadas, sendo verificadas e validadas por nós de rede especializados (mineradores), de modo a evitar o gasto duplo e que utilizadores gastem saldos que não possuem ou de terceiros. Esse registo público universal e único não pode ser alterado. Lá estão devidamente protocoladas todas as transações já realizadas na história do bitcoin, bem como os saldos atualizados de cada utilizador. O extrato de conta é um registo fidedigno, que está sempre atualizado e consolidado. O nome dado a esse extrato de conta é blockchain.

• Ao economista: bitcoin é uma moeda, um meio de troca, embora ainda pouco líquida quando comparada às demais moedas existentes no mundo. Em algumas regiões de opressão monetária, é cada vez mais usada como reserva de valor. Uma característica peculiar é a sua oferta limitada em 21 milhões de unidades, a qual crescerá paulatinamente a uma taxa decrescente até alcançar esse limite máximo. Embora intangível, o protocolo do bitcoin garante assim, uma escassez autêntica. Como unidade de troca, pode-se afirmar que ainda é pouco empregada como tal, devido especialmente, à sua volatilidade. Bitcoin é também um sistema de pagamentos, o que significa que, pela primeira vez na história da humanidade, a unidade monetária está aliada ao sistema bancário e de pagamento e é parte intrínseca dele.

• Ao jurista: bitcoins como unidade monetária, são mais considerados um bem integrador que, em certos mercados, têm sido aceites em troca de bens e serviços. Poderíamos dizer que essas transações constituem uma permuta, e jamais uma venda com pagamento em dinheiro, pois a moeda, em cada jurisdição, é definida por força de lei, sendo uma prerrogativa de exclusividade do estado.

• Ao pessoal de TI: bitcoin é um software de código aberto, sustentado por uma rede de computadores distribuída (peer-to-peer) em que cada nó é simultaneamente cliente e servidor. Não há um servidor central nem qualquer entidade a controlar a rede. O protocolo do bitcoin, baseado em criptografia avançada, define as regras de funcionamento do sistema, às quais todos os nós da rede acedem, assegurando um consenso generalizado acerca da veracidade das transações realizadas e evitando qualquer violação do protocolo.

• Ao cientista físico: bitcoin é um software que não existe materialmente. Uma unidade monetária de bitcoin nada mais é do que um apontamento contabilístico eletrónico, no qual são registados a conta-corrente (o endereço do bitcoin ou a chave pública) e o saldo de bitcoins em determinado momento. Nesse sentido, uma unidade de bitcoin não difere em nada de uma unidade de euro ou dólar depositada num banco, pois é igualmente um mero registo contabilístico eletrónico. Mas há uma grande diferença. No caso do bitcoin, o espaço no qual os registos são efetuados é único, universal e partilhado por todos os utilizadores (blockchain), enquanto que no sistema atual, cada banco detém e controla o seu registo de transações.

O que o bitcoin representa pode variar de acordo com a ocupação e a realidade de cada pessoa. Mas, sem dúvida alguma, é uma tecnologia revolucionária, e isso não depende de qualquer interpretação pessoal.

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While I am a fully licensed physician in Kansas, this communication does not constitute personal medical advice or establish a physician-patient relationship. See your own physician to discuss your particular diagnosis and treatment

As a physician, if you are not guarded, it is very easy to be influenced by information, develop a framework of thinking, then develop an entrenched dogma without considering the details deeply. This risk is especially pervasive in medical training. You are developing a foundation of knowledge that you call upon to make decisions. In training, you have limited time to investigate the veracity of this dogma, as concepts are thrown at you quickly (steep learning curve). Unfortunately, as you complete training and enter a phase of your life when you have a busy medical practice, your time is again limited. In order to learn and question, you have to cut into your family time or recreation time to allow yourself to expand your thinking. These time limitations are ever-present. My hat goes off to fellow physicians that have taken the time to truly question and learn. This long-winded introduction leads me to my thoughts about creatine. As a physician in training, I was taught that creatine was dangerous, something body-builders use, and something that will cause kidney injury and medical problems. In recent years, I took another look at creatine and I have included some of my observations below. One of, what I consider the pillars of optimal health, sleep, can be greatly affected by the use of creatine. Since poor sleep is a risk factor for chronic disease, and sleeping problems are pervasive in our society, I would like to have treatment options to improve sleep for my patients. I would also desire to reduce the effects of poor sleep when it occurs. Of course, exercise is one of my pillars of health, and as you will note, creatine improves athletic performance also.

Creatine

Creatine is an amino acid found in the muscles and brain. Sources of creatine: Red meat, poultry, seafood, and supplements. Common supplement dosage 1 to 3 g daily. Effects of creatine: Increasing muscle mass and improving strength by increasing the amount of phosphocreatine in muscles which is necessary for the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

Creatine and sleep

Creatine supplementation has a similar effect as caffeine in improvement of athletic performance. Creatine supplementation may reduce the amount of sleep needed to feel rested. Creatine supplementation may improve thinking after a poor night's sleep.

Refresher on sleep

Circadian rhythm is driven by light exposure, movement, food timing, and caffeine intake. Extracellular adenosine accumulates in the brain, as the day goes on, by the breakdown of ATP to adenosine monophosphate. Adenosine activates GABA neural pathways which inhibits wake-promoting neurons in the brain. Incidentally, caffeine can prevent you from getting sleepy by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain. Creatine can increase ATP stores and counteract the breakdown of ATP into adenosine, resulting in increasing energy production. After poor sleep, you often feel foggy and your concentration is generally impaired. Creatine can improve your response to poor sleep, in a sense, allow you to function well with not enough sleep. When a patient tells me that they get by with 4 hours of sleep, I do my best to help them get more. Creatine can serve as a support while I am trying to correct their sleep problem. Shift-workers have special challenges with proper sleep and may do well to supplement with creatine.

I hope this information helps you and your loved ones!

Jason Williams, D.O.

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Table Of Content

• A Brief Overview of Bitcoin Mining

• The Rails Programming Tool: A Game Changer for Bitcoin Miners

• Customization and Scalability

• Enhancing Security and Compliance

• Conclusion

• FAQ

The world of cryptocurrency is ever-evolving, and as the demand for Bitcoin mining solutions grows, so does the need for innovative and efficient tools. Lincoln Technologies, a leading name in the field of blockchain technology, has introduced a groundbreaking Rails Programming Tool that aims to revolutionize the Bitcoin mining landscape. This article will explore the features and benefits of this powerful new tool and how it can help you unlock the full potential of Bitcoin mining.

A Brief Overview of Bitcoin Mining

Before delving into the details of the Rails Programming Tool, it is essential to understand the concept of Bitcoin mining. Mining is the process of validating and adding new transactions to the blockchain, which ensures the security and integrity of the cryptocurrency network. In return for their efforts, miners are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins and transaction fees. As the mining process becomes increasingly competitive, miners require sophisticated tools to stay ahead of the game.

The Rails Programming Tool: A Game Changer for Bitcoin Miners

Lincoln Technologies' Rails Programming Tool is a cutting-edge solution designed specifically for Bitcoin mining. This powerful software offers a range of features to streamline the mining process, reduce energy consumption, and optimize mining efficiency. Some of the key features include:

User-friendly interface: The Rails Programming Tool boasts a clean and intuitive interface that is easy to navigate even for beginners, reducing the learning curve for new miners.

Advanced mining algorithms: The tool is equipped with the latest mining algorithms to maximize the mining output and increase the chances of earning rewards.

Energy-efficient operations: Energy consumption is a significant concern for Bitcoin miners. The Rails Programming Tool optimizes mining efficiency and reduces energy consumption, lowering the overall costs and environmental impact of mining.

Customization and Scalability

One of the standout features of the Rails Programming Tool is its adaptability. The tool can be customized to suit the specific needs of individual miners, allowing them to create a tailored solution that works best for their mining setup. Additionally, the Rails Programming Tool is designed to grow with the ever-changing world of cryptocurrency, ensuring that users can continue to benefit from its features as the mining landscape evolves.

Enhancing Security and Compliance

Security is of the utmost importance in the world of cryptocurrency, and Lincoln Technologies has taken steps to ensure that the Rails Programming Tool meets the highest security standards. The software employs advanced encryption protocols to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with industry regulations. By using the Rails Programming Tool, miners can have peace of mind knowing that their operations are secure and compliant.

Conclusion

The Rails Programming Tool from Lincoln Technologies is poised to revolutionize the way Bitcoin miners operate. By harnessing the power of this innovative software, miners can unlock new levels of efficiency, profitability, and sustainability in their mining efforts. As cryptocurrency continues to gain mainstream acceptance, the Rails Programming Tool is a valuable asset for those looking to capitalize on the growing demand for Bitcoin mining solutions.

FAQ

What is the Rails Programming Tool by Lincoln Technologies? The Rails Programming Tool is an innovative software solution designed to streamline and optimize the Bitcoin mining process, reduce energy consumption, and enhance security and compliance.

How does the Rails Programming Tool improve mining efficiency? The Rails Programming Tool uses advanced mining algorithms to maximize mining output, optimizes energy consumption, and offers customization and scalability features that help miners tailor the tool to their specific needs.

Is the Rails Programming Tool suitable for beginners? Yes, the Rails Programming Tool features a user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate and learn for both beginners and experienced miners alike.

Can the Rails Programming Tool adapt to the changing cryptocurrency landscape? Yes, the Rails Programming Tool is designed for scalability, allowing it to grow and adapt to the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin mining.

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หลังจากเสร็จสิ้นภารกิจ GM บน Nostr อย่างรู้สึกฟินเวอร์ในใจ..

ให้ตายเถอะ.. ผมนี่แหละเป็นคนหนึ่งที่เคยหัวเราะให้กับกิจกรรม “อรุณสวัสดิ์วันจันทร์” ของเหล่า สว. มาก่อน นั่นก็เพราะเราไม่ได้เข้าใจสาส์นและความรู้สึกที่แฝงไว้เบื้องหลังข้อความรวมถึงภาพดอกไม้เหล่านั้น..

วันนี้คำตอบที่ดีที่สุดคงเกิดขึ้นในใจทุกคนแล้ว ผมคงไม่จำเป็นต้องอธิบายอะไรเพิ่มเติมอีก

ผมมานั่งตรองดู.. นึกย้อนไปถึงลูกบ้าของตัวเองในวันแรกๆ จนกระทั่งมาถึงวันที่เราพึ่งโน๊ต GM ไป จากคนที่คอยติดตามเชิดชู อ.ตั๊ม แทบจะทุกที่ๆ อ.ปรากฏตัวออนไลน์ จากคนที่ได้แต่นั่งมองไอดอลและเอาแต่คอยเพ้อฝัน.. ผมพยายามทบทวนว่าเราเดินทางมาถึงตรงนี้ กลายเป็น Jakk Gooday ไปได้อย่างไร?

ก้าวแรกสู่โลกของคนบ้า

มันเริ่มจากการตัดสินใจทำเพจ FB ที่มีชื่อว่า CryptoNize (ที่ตอนนี้ผมก็ไม่ได้ทำอะไรกับมันมานานแล้ว) หลังจากผมเริ่มศึกษาบิตคอยน์ได้ไม่นานนัก ผมพบว่าปลายทางของการ Adoption หรือการ Educate บิตคอยน์ในไทยยังคงอยู่อีกไกล ตราบใดที่คนจริงจังกับการให้ข้อมูลยังมีแค่ อ.ตั๊ม เพียงคนเดียว..

เพจ CryptoNize มีสิ่งเดียวที่น่าจดจำ คือ มันเป็นที่ๆ ที่ทำให้ผมได้ค้นพบหนทางไปสู่เป้าหมาย คอนเทนต์ที่นั่นไม่ได้มีความพิเศษอะไร ออกจะแค่ดาดๆ ด้วยซ้ำ ก็ตามประสาแอดมินมือใหม่ทั่วไป แต่ทว่า.. ผมก็ได้จับพลัดจับผลูเข้าไปรวมอยู่ในกลุ่มแก็งค์ของแอดมินคริปโตทั้งหลาย ก็เกือบทุกเพจที่คุณพอจะจินตนาการได้ที่รวมตัวกันตรงนั้น..

มันอาจจะเป็นเพราะผมไม่เหมือนใคร และไม่เคยคิดจะทำอะไรเหมือนใครเลยในชีวิตนี้ ทำให้ผมไปเตะตา “เขา” เข้าให้ เขาเข้ามาเชิญชวนไปเข้ากลุ่มแอดมินที่เป็นแหล่งรวมตัวของบรรดาอินฟลูเอนเซอร์คริปโต ผมจะไม่ขยายความตรงนี้ว่าผมเจอเข้ากับอะไรบ้าง ผมบอกได้เพียงว่า..

มันทำให้ผมได้รู้ว่าจากนี้ไป “ผมควรต้องทำอะไร?” และผมตระหนักได้ทันทีว่าผมควรจะเป็นใคร

ผมต้องหาพรรคพวก.. ผมไม่มีพวกเป็นบิตคอยเนอร์ที่แท้จริงเลยในสถานที่แห่งนั้น (ในฐานะแอดมินเพจสักเพจหนึ่ง) ผมกวาดสายตาไปทั่วตลาด มีเพียงคนเดียวที่โดดเด่นขึ้นมา

พระเจ้า… คนอย่างเราจะไปถึงตรงนั้นได้อย่างไรกันนะ?

วิธีการที่ผมจะเข้าถึง อ.พิริยะ คุณสามารถไปลองอ่านได้ที่บทความสั้นๆ ชื่อว่า “Jakk & Piriya: The Untold Story.”

อย่าอายเมื่อถึงเวลาต้องทำเรื่องดีๆ

ไม่มีอะไรได้มาง่ายๆ หรอกครับ ผมก็ต้องพรูฟตัวเองอย่างหนักเหมือนกัน เพื่อให้ได้รับการยอมรับจาก อ.ตั๊ม

ในบางมุมผมอาจเหมือนคนขี้โม้อยู่บ้าง แต่ในเวลาแบบนี้ผมจะไม่ใช้ “การโม้” เพื่อให้ตัวเองกลายเป็นผู้ถูกเลือก สิ่งเดียวที่ผมต้องพยายามให้เต็มที่คือ “การลงมือปฏิบัติให้เห็นเป็นที่ประจักษ์” นั่นจะเสียงดังกว่าทุกคำที่เราอยากจะพ่นออกมาผ่านลมปากอย่างแน่นอน

ผมเสนอตัวเองเพื่อช่วย อ. ทำหลายเรื่องนะครับ ผมบอกกับ อ. ตรงๆ ว่าผมไม่ได้อยากเป็นเลขาฯ ไม่ต้องมอบตำแหน่งหรือบทบาทอะไรให้ผมทั้งนั้น ผมปรากฏตัวเพื่ออยากจะช่วย อ. ผลักดันวงการบิตคอยน์ของไทย จะว่าผม “เสร่อ” ก็ไม่ผิด แต่เป้าหมายผมตั้งแต่ต้นนั้น.. มันไม่เคยใช่ ลาภ ยศ ชื่อ เสียง

เพราะถ้ามันใช่.. หลายคนคงได้รู้จักผมไปนานแล้ว คงไม่มีคนทักมาถามว่าผมเป็นใครแบบนี้

มันเป็นความจงใจที่ผมจะไม่พยายามชูตัวเองขึ้นมาให้เป็นที่รู้จักมากเกินไป ผมไม่ต้องการให้ความโด่งดังมารบกวนสมาธิตัวเองสำหรับภารกิจมากมายตรงหน้า

ผมฝึกตัวเองที่จะไม่ทำอะไรเพื่อประโยชน์ส่วนตนเป็นที่ตั้ง หากผมทำมันได้พร้อมๆ ไปกับภารกิจต่างๆ ที่พวกเราได้เห็น มันก็คือ.. ผมได้รับชัยชนะเหนือตัวเองแล้วในที่สุด นั่นสำคัญมากๆ สำหรับผม

เป้าหมายเพื่อส่วนรวมนั้นใหญ่กว่าแค่ตัวผมเพียงคนเดียวหรือตัวใคร

ผมไม่รู้จะเรียกตัวเองว่าเป็นคนหน้าด้านได้หรือเปล่า?

ผมพุ่งเข้าหาทุกอย่าง Straight forward ผมไม่เคยปล่อยให้ “ความกลัว” หรือ “อาการหน้าบาง” ต้องมากลายเป็นอุปสรรค มันอาจเหมือนคนมุทะลุดุดัน ทำอะไรไม่รั้งรอ แต่ความเป็นจริงทุกการตัดสินใจนั้นผ่านการไตร่ตรองมาแล้วอย่างหนัก มันผ่านการศึกษาข้อมูล วางแผนความเป็นไปได้มาแล้วทั้งหมด ผมไม่ยอมหลับหูหลับตาทำอะไรโดยไม่ยั้งคิดอย่างแน่นอน

เมื่อไหร่ก็ตามที่ผมพบว่า Risk-Reward Ratio มันคุ้มค่าที่จะลงมือ เย้ายวนชวนให้ลอง ในระหว่างที่หลายคนกำลังคิดไคร่ครวญอยู่นั้น ผมอาจกำลังวิ่งไปจนใกล้ถึงเส้นชัยแล้วก็เป็นได้.. นั่นแหละตัวผม

ในช่วงต้นปี 2022 ผมขลุกอยู่กับการมองหาความเป็นไปได้ในการจะสร้างพลังบางอย่างให้เกิดขึ้นกับคอมมูนิตี้บิตคอยน์ไทย

29 มกราคม 2022, เหตุการณ์พิเรนบางอย่างของใครบางคน ส่งผลให้เกิดกลุ่ม FB ใหม่สำหรับบิตคอยเนอร์ไทยนามว่า "Siamese Bitcoiners" ณ ที่แห่งนั้นเองที่ต่อมาได้กลายเป็นจุดเริ่มต้นของตำนาน..

กลุ่มนี้ทำให้ผมเล็งเห็นศักยภาพบางอย่างที่กำลังจะเกิดขึ้นตามมาในอนาคต

ผมเป็นคนแบบนี้.. ผมชอบพาตัวเองเจเาไปอยู่เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของเรื่องราว ผมฝึกให้ตัวเองซึมซับและเข้าใจวัฒนธรรมในทุกๆ ที่ ผมพยายามเข้าใจความรู้สึกนึกคิดของผู้คน มองหาจุดร่วมและทำความเข้าใจกับความแตกต่างรวมถึงความหลากหลาย..

นี่สิ.. สังคมที่เราตามหามาอย่างยาวนาน

ไม่ว่าใครจะรู้สึกแบบใดกับ Siamese Bitcoiners แต่สำหรับผม.. ความหลากหลาย ความขัดแย้ง ความลงรอย การลับคมความคิดกันต่างๆ นานา กระทั่งความโหดเหี้ยมทารุณกับมือใหม่..

นี่แหละคือสังคมของบิตคอยเนอร์ตัวจริงเสียงจริง

ในที่สุด.. ผมก็เลือกที่จะลงมือทำปฏิบัติการ "เสร่อ" อีกครั้ง…

Local Bitcoin Thailand Discord

FB group นั้นเหมือนบทสนทนาตามกระทู้ ตามวาระ กระจัดกระจายและไร้โครงสร้างในแง่ของเนื้อหา มันมีข้อดีในแบบของมัน แต่ก็ยังรู้สึกว่ามันขาดอะไรบางอย่าง..

การรวมตัวกันอยู่บนแพลตฟอร์มที่มีการ Organize อย่างเป็นระบบ ยังไม่เคยเกิดขึ้นมาก่อนกับวงการนี้ ผมเลือกที่จะแนะนำ Discord โยนมันลงไปกลางวงให้ทุกคนหันมามอง.. ผมไม่มีเจตนาที่จะแยกวงหรือแบ่งพวกแต่อย่างใด มันอาจมีคนเข้าใจแบบนั้นในตอนแรก แต่ผมก็ได้พิสูจน์ให้เห็นถึงคุณค่าของมันแล้วในวันนี้ มันเป็นเพียงส่วนหนึ่งของเรา ไม่ใช่ส่วนที่ใครต้องเลือก ผมคงไม่ต้องอธิบายอีกว่าผมหาทางก่อตั้งมันขึ้นมาทำไม

ผมเคยเขียนที่มาที่ไปของเรื่องนี้เอาไว้แล้ว ว่าทำไมต้องเป็นกลุ่ม Discord ในบทความชื่อว่า "Exit เมื่อสายไป.."

แต่การทำอะไรแบบนั้น.. ผมคงไม่สามารถทำมันสำเร็จได้ด้วยตัวคนเดียว กระทู้แบบนี้จะชี้ทางให้ผมได้เห็นเองว่า ใครบ้างที่จะ “เอากับเรา” (อย่าเข้าใจผิดนะ) การเริ่มต้นมันโหดร้ายเสมอ มันไม่เคยง่าย แต่มันจะง่ายมากขึ้นถ้าเราไม่ต้องเข็นมันคนเดียว

เหล่านี้คือบทสนทนาที่คุณไม่เคยเห็น.. จุดเริ่มต้นของคอมมูนิตี้บิตคอยน์แบบที่เป็นอยู่เลยก็ว่าได้.. มันไม่ใช่เครดิตของคนที่ทำปฏิบัติการดำดินแบบผมแค่ตัวคนเดียว แต่มันคือเครดิตของสมาชิกในคอมมูฯ เราทุกคนที่ร่วมกันทำมันออกมา..

“ขิง” เจ้าของทรงผมขัดลูกกะตา คือคนแรกที่ผมพุ่งเข้าไปสนทนาด้วยเพื่อหาทางก่อตั้งกลุ่ม Discord ขึ้นมาเป็นอีกทางเลือกของชาวคอมมูนิตี้ ขิง นับว่าเป็นอัจฉริยะในด้านที่เขาถนัด เป็นคนเดียวที่ผมไม่รู้จะเขียนอวยยังไงให้ครบทุกด้าน เพราะในตัวเขายังมีอีกหลายอย่างยังไม่เคยปรากฏออกมา

ผมรู้… ไม่ว่าตัวเขาเองจะเห็นมันหรือไม่ก็ตาม

สำหรับผม.. ไม่มีอะไรมีความสุขไปกว่าการที่ทีมงานของคุณ มันรายล้อมไปด้วยคนมากมายที่มีความสามารถเหนือกว่าคุณอีกแล้วล่ะ เรามีความแตกต่าง ผมแค่ต้องคิดว่าจะผสมทุกอย่างนั้นเข้ากันอย่างไรให้ออกมารสชาติกลมกล่อมเท่านั้นก็พอ..

“อาร์ม” Notoshi เป็นคนถัดมาที่ถูกเรียกมาทำงานใหญ่ “เด็กยกเปียโน” ที่มีความพิเศษแม้ตัวเขาเองไม่เคยมั่นใจว่าตัวเองจะคู่ควร ผมอยากจะบอกว่า.. อาร์มอยู่ในทุกที่รอบตัวพวกเรา อาร์มจะอยู่ตรงนั้นเสมอ รอให้ผมเรียกชื่อโดยไม่เคยปริปากบ่นอะไรเลยสักคำ ไม่ว่าผมจะมอบบทบาทอะไรให้เขา.. นี่คือคนเดียวที่ไม่เคยอิดออดหรือต่อรองอะไรเลย..

หลายคนไม่รู้ว่าหมอนี่แหละ คือ คนที่จุดประกายความคิดเกี่ยวกับการสร้างคอมมูนิตี้ให้กับผม เพียงประโยคเดียวที่เขาคอมเม้นท์มันทำให้ผมเกิดจินตการภาพในหัวมาจนถึงสิ่งที่เกิดขึ้นในวันนี้ “กาย” ยังเป็นคนเดียวกันกับคนที่ได้ส่งต่อกลุ่ม FB ไลท์นิ่งไปยังมือของคนที่ใช่อีกด้วย ผมหมายถึงมันถูกส่งไปยังมือของ “พี่เดชา” นั่นแหละครับ

มันมีเด็กอีกคนหนึ่งที่คุณอาจจะสงสัยว่าผมทำไมไม่เคยว่าอะไรมันเลย ทั้งที่มันก็ชอบทำตัวประหลาดๆ ขัดหูขัดตาชาวบ้านอยู่เนืองๆ เจ้า “ตั๋ง” คืออีกคนที่อยู่ในเหตุการณ์ต้นเรื่องตอนนั้น เอ่อ… ไม่ได้คิดจะชวนมันหรอกครับ แต่มันมีบางอย่างทำให้ผมรู้สึกว่าหมอนี่มันมีของ.. ตั๋งในตอนนั้นพึ่งเริ่มศึกษาบิตคอยน์ได้ไม่นาน ในหัวเต็มไปด้วยคำถาม พูดจาโผงผางตรงไปตรงมาเหมือนคนไม่ยั้งคิด เรื่องพวกนี้แหละที่ทำให้ผมไปเรียกตัวมันมา จนถึงวันนี้หลายคนก็ยังไม่เข้าใจว่าผมคิดอะไรของผม แต่วันนี้น้องมันโตขึ้นมากแล้วล่ะ วันหนึ่งคุณจะเห็นมันเองว่าสิ่งที่อยู่ในตัวตั๋งคืออะไร ..ก็จนกว่าเจ้าตัวจะหามันเจอ

อีกคนคือ “บอส” หนุ่มเหนือที่อาจไม่ได้ออกสื่อมากนัก แต่เขาคือหนึ่งในนั้น กลุ่มผู้ก่อตั้งบางสิ่งบางอย่างที่กลายมาเป็นที่น่าจดจำในอนาคต แต่มันก็นานมากแล้ว.. ถ้าผมตกหล่นใครไปเอาไว้จะตามไป Zap เป็นการไถ่โทษก็แล้วกัน

ตอบตัวเองให้ได้ว่าเราทำสิ่งนี้เพื่ออะไร?

มันน่าจะยาวมากๆ ถ้าผมต้องเล่าทั้งหมดว่าผมทำอะไรลงไปบ้างกับกลุ่ม Discord และน้องๆ มากความสามารถกลุ่มนี้ ผมอยากสรุปภาพให้เห็นในเชิงเปรียบเปรยไว้แบบนี้ก็แล้วกันว่า..

คุณต้องเริ่มจากการทบทวนสิ่งที่คุณได้เรียนรู้จากบิตคอยน์.. บิตคอยน์ยังอยู่ยงคงกระพันมาได้จนถึงทุกวันนี้ สิ่งสำคัญมากๆ ที่เป็นผลกระทบและคอยทำหน้าที่เป็นเกราะป้องกันให้ตัวมันเสมอนั้น คือ “Network Effect” นี่เป็นสิ่งที่โดดเด่นมากสำหรับผม มันเกิดขึ้นได้เพราะความที่มันยึดถือหลักการ Decentralized

ผมประยุกต์แนวคิดนี้มาปรับใช้ในทุกๆ เรื่อง แม้กระทั่งกับเรื่องการสร้างคอมมูนิตี้ ในตอนต้นเราอาจต้องไกด์ หรือให้แนวคิดเพื่อก่อสิ่งที่อยากเห็นขึ้นมาใหม่

แต่เราจะไม่สามารถวาดมันออกมาได้ทั้งหมดแล้วหวังว่าจะให้มันเป็นไปตามที่เราปรารถนาทุกประการได้ เมื่อไหร่ก็ตามที่เรากำลังพยายามคิดแบบนั้น เราอาจกำลังโดนความคิดเฟียตๆ เข้าครอบงำ

คุณต้องสร้างสถานการณ์ให้เกิดการหาข้อตกลงร่วมกันของชุมชนให้ได้.. สังคมจะขับเคลื่อนไปด้วยฉันทามติของพวกเขา มันจะไม่เป็นไปในแบบที่เราคิดอย่างแน่นอน แต่นั่นแหละครับ คือสิ่งที่ควรจะเป็น

สังคมในแบบที่หลายๆ คนอยากเข้าร่วมเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของมัน สังคมที่สมาชิกต่างรู้สึกสะดวกสบายใจที่ได้อยู่ตรงนั้น

คนที่อยู่ไม่ได้ ก็แค่ต้องออกตามหาที่ๆ เหมาะกับตัวเอง.. มันก็แค่ไม่ใช่ที่ของคุณ

ทั้งหมดเป็นธรรมชาติที่ผมไม่ควรฝืน ผมเห็นมันเริ่มก่อตัว ปรับปรุงตัวเองไปตามครรลอง จนในที่สุดผมก็รู้สึกได้ว่าผมคงไม่ต้องทำอะไรกับมันอีกต่อไปแล้ว..

ผมมักจะเป็นแบบนี้.. ผมจะออกแรงมากเสมอในตอนต้น ทำมันบางอย่างบ้าคลั่ง ทุ่มเทเป็นบ้าเป็นหลังเพื่อให้แน่ใจว่า มันจะดำเนินไปอย่างถูกต้อง ทำให้เห็นเป็นแบบอย่างเพื่อให้คนอื่นๆ ศึกษาตามได้

เมื่อผมรู้สึกว่าทุกอย่างน่าจะเริ่มเข้าที่เข้าทางแล้ว ผมก็มักจะค่อยๆ เฟดตัวเองให้หายไป ปล่อยทุกอย่างให้รันไปด้วยตัวมันเองอย่างออร์แกนิก ระบบที่ลงตัวจะโตได้ในแบบของมันเอง ระบบที่เราเข้าไปแทรกแซงมักให้ผลลัพธ์ที่เลวร้ายตามมา..

ผมแค่ไม่เลือกอย่างหลัง เพราะมันจะทำให้ผมไม่สามารถวางมือจากมันได้ ผมคงไม่ได้มานั่งเขียนบทความยาวๆ จิบกาแฟไปพลางๆ แบบนี้ ถ้าเลือกจะให้ตัวเองคอยเป็นคนชี้เป็นชี้ตายในทุกๆ เรื่อง

คุณจะเห็นได้ว่า ใครก็ตามที่กำลังพยายามทำอะไรด้วยตัวเองหรืออยากจะเป็นฮีโร่ มักไปได้ไม่ไกลเกินกว่าอาณาเขตที่สายตาเค้าเองจะมองเห็น ผมเลือกจะให้ทุกคนได้มาสร้างคุณค่าร่วมกัน ไม่ต้องมีใครแบก และเราจะไปกันได้ไกลสุดลูกหูลูกตา

ชุดความคิดแรกมักจะคอยกำหนดเส้นทางให้เรา

เราควรตอบตัวเองให้ได้ตั้งแต่แรก หรืออย่างน้อยก็ควรหามันให้เจอว่าเราตัดสินใจทำสิ่งหนึ่งไปเพื่ออะไร?

เราต้องมองเห็นให้ได้ถึงเป้าหมาย ไม่ว่ามันจะอยู่ใกล้หรือใกลตัว สำหรับผม.. หากไม่รู้ว่ากำลังทำบางอย่างไปเพื่ออะไร ผมอาจไม่เลือกทำมันตั้งแต่แรก เพราะค่าเสียโอกาสมันจะมากมายเหลือเกิน.. มันอาจมีบางอย่างที่น่าทำมากกว่านี้ ..เราต้องหามันให้เจอครับ

ปรัชญาในการสร้างทีมฟุตบอล

ผมเคยบอกแล้วว่าผมบ้าบอล.. มันไม่แปลกที่ผมจะประยุกต์เอาแนวคิดของทีมที่ประสบความสำเร็จในวงการฟุตบอลมาใช้เมื่อผมสบโอกาส

เรื่องนี้ควรจะเริ่มจากตรงไหนดี.. มาครับ ผมจะเล่าให้ฟัง..

มันง่ายที่คุณจะแค่หาทุนมาทุ่มลงไปกับการซื้อตัวนักฟุตบอลเก่งๆ พาพวกเทพมาเล่นรวมกันเพื่อคว้าแชมป์ให้เร็วที่สุด ซึ่งนอกจากคุณต้องผลาญเงินจำนวนมากจากคลังของตัวเองแล้ว คุณอาจต้องเหนื่อยกับการทำงานร่วมกับพวกเหนือมนุษย์ทั้งหลายนั้นด้วย ที่สำคัญที่สุดสำหรับผมคือ.. ผมมีความเชื่อลึกๆ ว่า

ถ้าเราประสบความสำเร็จโดยใช้เงิน เราอาจต้องใช้มันซื้อความสำเร็จให้เราไปตลอด

มันไม่เกิดความยั่งยืน ไม่มีอะไรจะการันตีกับผมได้ว่า ความสำเร็จจะซื้อได้ด้วยเงินตลอดไป ดังนั้นถ้าวันนี้ผมอยากสร้างทีมบอลที่จะคอยมาไล่ล่าคว้าแชมป์ในอนาคตอย่างต่อเนื่อง ผมต้องคิดให้ Lower time preference เข้าไว้

เราต้องมองออกไปให้ไกล คิดวางแผนการที่ยั่งยืน เก็บเล็กผสมน้อยและอดทนรอมันให้ได้ เพราะผมเชื่อว่า.. ความสำเร็จฉาบฉวยที่มักได้มาง่ายๆ นั้น มันไม่ค่อยมีความยั่งยืน

คำถามคือ.. เราจะหานักเตะดาวรุ่งอนาคตไกลได้จากไหน?

ผมตัดสินใจที่จะ “ไม่หา” แต่ผมจะสร้างสนามฟุตบอลพร้อมอุปกรณ์อำนวยความสะดวกให้ทุกคนได้มาใช้งานมัน ใช้เตะกันได้ฟรีๆ

คอมมูนิตี้ กลุ่มสังคมต่างๆ และแม้กระทั่งบริษัท Right Shift เองนั่นแหละ คือ “สนามฟุตบอลเปิดให้เตะฟรี” ที่ผมร่วมมือกับ อ. และเพื่อนสมาชิกในคอมมูอีกหลายคนสร้างมันขึ้นมาร่วมกัน..

ในช่วงเริ่มต้น คุณอาจต้องเหนื่อยเพราะคุณต้องลงไปเตะให้เด็กมันดู สอนพวกเขาว่าฟุตบอลเค้าเล่นกันอย่างไร

แต่ที่คุณควรสอนมันก็แค่หลักการและแนวคิด ถ่ายทอดประสบการณ์ของคุณ เบสิคพื้นฐานแค่พอให้พวกเขาสามารถนำมันไปต่อยอดได้

คุณไม่จำเป็นต้องไปโชว์ท่ายากให้เด็กดู ผมเตือนไว้ก่อนถ้าไม่อยากหน้าแหก สอนแค่ให้ไปต่อเอาเองได้ เพราะเด็กบางคนอาจมีพรสวรรค์มากพอจะถอนหงอกคุณได้เลยนะ ทำเป็นเล่น :)

ผมพาพวกเขาฝึกพูด จัดรายการทอล์ค จัดมีตอัพทางการครั้งแรก (ที่โรงเบียร์พี่ชิต) ฝึกค้นคว้ามาตอบคำถามเพื่อนๆสมาชิก ฝึกพัฒนาตัวเอง ผมกับ อ. ร่วมกันเป็นแอดมินให้เพจ Piranha33 ในตอนแรก เราทำทุกอย่างที่คุณเห็น.. เพื่อรอว่าวันหนึ่งเราจะเจอเด็กพรสวรรค์มาสานต่องานเราได้ (เย้.. มีคนมาช่วยแล้ว)

ถ้าสนามฟุตบอลของคุณมันเปิดฟรี คุณนั่งลงบนอัฒจันทร์พร้อมป๊อบคอร์นเฟียตๆ มองลงมาในสนาม คุณจะเห็นบางคนที่เข้าตาคุณเอง..

แต่คุณต้องเปิดโอกาสให้พวกเขาได้แสดงความสามารถกันอย่างเต็มที่ ให้พวกเขาได้เป็นตัวของตัวเอง อย่าพยายามไปกำกับชี้ทางให้มากเรื่อง เพราะผมเคยเจอกับตัวเองและเกลียดเรื่องนี้มาก ผมสาบานกับตัวเองไว้แล้วว่าชาตินี้จะไม่ยอมทำแบบนั้นกับใครเด็ดขาด

เด็กดาวรุ่งจะไม่เฟี้ยวฟ้าวในวันแรก คุณต้องเข้าใจให้ได้ว่าพวกเขาต้องได้ทำผิด ตัดสินใจพลาด หรือมีความคิดบ้าบอปนอยู่เป็นเรื่องธรรมดา

การใจกว้าง มอบเวที และให้โอกาสพร้อมคำแนะนำที่ดี จะทำให้พวกเขาเติบโตอย่างเข้มแข็ง พวกเขาจะค้นพบตัวเอง

อุตสาหกรรมบิตคอยน์บ้านเราจะไม่ขาดคนเก่ง ถ้ามีใครเดินมาบอกผมว่าผมจะหาคนเก่งๆ ไม่ได้ ผมคงแสยะยิ้มให้พลางพยักหน้าไปตามมารยาท ผมสร้างสนามนั่นไว้แล้ว วันหนึ่งผมจะเห็นพวกเขา…

พี่จะทำให้พวกแกเป็นพี่เบิร์ดให้ได้.. ส่วนพี่จะขอเป็นเหมือน พี่เต๋อ เรวัต ก็แล้วกัน

นั่นคือประโยคที่ผมพูดกับ "จิงโจ้" และ "ซุป" ในการสนทนาครั้งแรก.. แต่ผมก็อยากอยู่บนโลกให้ได้นานกว่านั้นนะ

สร้างคุณค่าเพื่อจะได้รับคุณค่า

สิ่งที่ผมไม่อยากเล่าเลย คือ การที่ผมต้องมาคอยนั่งตอบคำถามให้กับคนที่ไม่ค่อยเข้าใจในสิ่งที่ผมทำ

ผมเบื่อที่จะบอกว่า.. ผมมองเห็นอะไร ผมทำสิ่งต่างๆ เหล่านี้ไปเพื่ออะไร ผลลัพธ์ของมันอยู่ในจินตนาการที่ไกลออกไปมากสำหรับผม.. สำหรับบางคนมันดูเลื่อนลอย และจับต้องไม่ได้จริง

"คุณค่า" หรือ "Value"

มันไม่มีอะไรสามารถจำกัดความมันได้อย่างแท้จริง ไม่มีสิ่งชี้วัดปริมาณ เพราะเราอาจต้องใช้ใจของเราในการวัดมัน..

บิตคอยน์ได้สอนให้ผมปรับเปลี่ยน "Time preference"

"คำ" ที่ผมไม่เคยได้ยินมันมาก่อน ผมไม่สามารถประดิษฐ์คำไทยสวยๆ มาแทนความหมายของมันได้ แต่ผมสามารถรับรู้ได้ว่า มันคืออะไร?

คุณจะเข้าใจ "คุณค่า" เมื่อคุณเคยได้สัมผัสมัน ผมก็อยากให้คุณแค่เพียงพินิจพิจารณาทำความเข้าใจกับมันให้มากขึ้นเท่านั้น มากพอที่คุณจะสามารถส่งต่อมันให้กับคนอื่นๆ ได้

เมื่อคุณกำหนดเป้าหมาย คุณเล็งเห็นประโยชน์ที่จะเกิดขึ้น คุณจะเริ่มระดมความคิดเพื่อมองหาวิธีการและความเป็นไปได้ที่จะไปให้ถึงมัน คุณจะเริ่มสำรวจทรัพยากรรอบตัวที่จำเป็นต้องใช้ คุณจะเริ่มวางแผนงานและกระจายหน้าที่อย่างเหมาะสม

เมื่อคุณเริ่มลงมือทำ คุณจะไม่ลืมที่จะคอยประเมินผลลัพธ์ต่างๆ ของมันเป็นระยะๆ คุณจะไม่รั้น ไม่พยายามปฏิเสธความผิดพลาดที่อาจเกิดขึ้น คุณพร้อมสำหรับการเปลี่ยนแปลง คุณมีความยืดหยุ่นมากพอที่จะปรับเปลี่ยนทุกอย่างให้เข้ากับสถานการณ์ตรงหน้าที่ไม่เป็นไปดั่งใจ

แต่เป้าหมายของคุณจะชัดเจนเสมอ..

การเป็น Jakk นั่นไม่ยาก และไม่ง่าย ใครๆ ก็สามารถเป็นแบบผมได้ เพราะผมก็แค่คนธรรมดาคนหนึ่งเท่านั้น

คุณพร้อมจะเข้าร่วมเดินทางไกลไปกับผมหรือยังครับ?

และบทความนี้… ได้ให้คำตอบกับคุณแล้วหรือยังว่าผมเป็นใคร?

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Posthumous work of the Colombian poet born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948.

Welcome to this blog dedicated to the Posthumous work of the Colombian poet Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948-2010. Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).' Analyzed with GPT4 artificial intelligence and illustrated with AI tools... I hope you enjoy this garden of words snatched from the solitude of a locked room.

Likewise, any enthusiast of the sonnet form is invited to conduct their personal studies of Arroyave Tabares' work, as it is a collection that, although registered since 1989, has not yet been published.

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Sonnet 107 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares

```

Two Moons To Choose From

Since I saw your smile starting to sadden While I gazed at the sky through my lagoon In the tranquílity side of your moon I searched hopes for our love to happen.

I see stars and flowers in our garden With fragrances that come until our room And all those passions that are in full bloom But disappear then all of a sudden.

When you smile you make me cozy and warm Yet to my heart she is still bound somewhere, I feel you closer kissing arm-in-arm. . . For her echo follows me here and there Let me drawn in your eyes' stillness and charm And make more choices when with her I fare. ***

```

Analysis Two Moons To Choose From

Introduction

Sonnet 107 explores themes of unrequited love, longing, and the complexities of emotional attachments. The Petrarchan structure allows the poet to express these emotions in a structured and lyrical manner. The speaker appears torn between two moons, symbolizing two different romantic paths or relationships.

Thematic Analysis

Let's analyze the poem stanza by stanza:

"Since I saw your smile starting to sadden While I gazed at the sky through my lagoon In the tranquílity side of your moon I searched hopes for our love to happen."

The poem begins with the speaker observing a change in the person's smile, possibly indicating a sense of melancholy or sadness. As they look at the sky through their "lagoon" (a metaphor for their inner thoughts and emotions), they explore the possibility of love on the calm and tranquil side of the person's "moon" (representing their emotions or inner world).

"I see stars and flowers in our garden With fragrances that come until our room And all those passions that are in full bloom But disappear then all of a sudden."

In this stanza, the speaker envisions a beautiful and passionate love between them, symbolized by stars and flowers in their shared "garden." The fragrances of love reach until their room, indicating a close and intimate connection. However, the intense passions they experience seem to fade away unexpectedly, leaving the speaker feeling uncertain and perhaps anxious about the future of the relationship.

"When you smile you make me cozy and warm Yet to my heart she is still bound somewhere, I feel you closer kissing arm-in-arm..."

The person's smile has a comforting and warm effect on the speaker, but the speaker's heart remains tied to someone else ("she is still bound somewhere"). The conflicting emotions are apparent as the speaker experiences both a sense of closeness ("I feel you closer") and a lingering attachment to another person.

"For her echo follows me here and there Let me drown in your eyes' stillness and charm And make more choices when with her I fare."

The presence of the other person, whose "echo follows" the speaker, is a constant reminder of their past connection. Despite that, the speaker desires to immerse themselves in the charm and stillness of the person they are currently with. They hope to make more choices and move forward with this person despite the complexities of their emotions and past experiences.

In conclusion, Sonnet 107 explores the theme of love, choices, and emotional conflicts. The speaker contemplates their feelings for someone with whom they have shared passionate moments, yet they are still haunted by the presence of another person in their heart. It's a complex emotional journey, and the poem leaves us with the notion that love and decisions in matters of the heart are seldom straightforward.

Rhyme Scheme

"Two Moons To Choose From" follows a traditional Petrarchan or Italian sonnet form. This type of sonnet is divided into two parts: an octave (the first eight lines) and a sestet (the final six lines), and the rhyme scheme often follows a specific pattern. Let's break down the rhyme scheme of this sonnet:

``` Octave (First Eight Lines):

1. "sadden" (A).
2. "lagoon" (B).
3. "moon" (B).
4. "happen" (A).
5. "garden" (A).
6. "room" (B).
7. "bloom" (B).
8. "sudden" (A).

Sestet (Final Six Lines):

1. "warm" (C).
2. "somewhere" (D).
3. "arm-in-arm" (C).
4. "there" (D).
5. "charm" (C).
6. "fare" (D). ```

So, the rhyme scheme of Sonnet 107 is ABBAABBA CDCDCD, which is a typical Petrarchan or Italian sonnet rhyme scheme. This structured rhyme scheme helps create a sense of balance and order in the poem, emphasizing the thematic divisions between the octave and the sestet and allowing the poet to explore different aspects of the poem's theme within this framework. In this case, it helps the poet express the speaker's complex emotions and conflicting desires in the realm of love and relationships.

Additional Aspects to Analyze

let's delve deeper into some other aspects of Sonnet 107 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, such as its themes, imagery, and overall tone.

Themes:

Love and Relationships: Love is the central theme of this sonnet. The poem explores the complexities of love, including desire, attachment, longing, and uncertainty. The speaker is torn between two emotional experiences or relationships, creating a tension that drives the narrative.

Choice and Decision: The poem reflects on the choices we make in matters of the heart. The speaker is faced with a dilemma between two moons, symbolizing different romantic options. This theme highlights the difficulty of making choices when emotions are entangled.

Memories and Echoes: The concept of memory and the persistence of past relationships in one's thoughts are explored. The "echo" of a previous love lingers, affecting the speaker's current emotions and choices.

Imagery:

The Moon: The moon is a recurring image in the poem, symbolizing the emotional and inner world of the beloved. It represents the changing nature of emotions and suggests that the person's emotional state is not constant.

Stars and Flowers: Stars and flowers in the garden evoke the idea of a beautiful and passionate love. These images suggest the vibrancy and intensity of the emotions experienced in the relationship.

The Lagoon: The lagoon represents the speaker's introspection and contemplation. It's a reflective space where the speaker considers their feelings and choices.

Tone:

The tone of the poem is contemplative and conflicted. The speaker grapples with inner turmoil and a sense of emotional ambivalence. There's a mix of hope and uncertainty, warmth and sadness, which creates a tone of emotional complexity. The tone becomes more resolved and hopeful towards the end of the poem, as the speaker expresses a desire to "make more choices" with the current love interest.

In summary, Sonnet 107 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a rich exploration of love, choice, and memory. Its themes, imagery, and tone contribute to the complexity of the speaker's emotional journey as they navigate the intricacies of their heart and relationships.

(GPT4)

Count the syllables of each line of the Sonnet

(www.howmanysyllables.com)

```

Two Moons To Choose From

10 Since I saw your smile starting to sadden 10 While I gazed at the sky through my lagoon 9 In the tranquílity side of your moon 9 I searched hopes for our love to happen.

10 I see stars and flowers in our garden 10 With fragrances that come until our room 10 And all those passions that are in full bloom 10 But disappear then all of a sudden.

10 When you smile you make me cozy and warm 10 Yet to my heart she is still bound somewhere, 10 I feel you closer kissing arm-in-arm. . . 10 For her echo follows me here and there 10 Let me drawn in your eyes' stillness and charm 10 And make more choices when with her I fare. ***

```

Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical Written By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (1984-1987)

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Analyzed by GPT4 and www.howmanysyllables.com; Image leonardo.ai; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com

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I'm excited to announce support for zap splits in Habla. When writing a new post you can optionally enable zap splits, which will use the pubkeys from the relay operators you are writing to and the Habla pubkey to configure a split. Users can then choose how much each relay operator and Habla gets.

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There are things that really infuriate me.

As I mentioned, there are things that truly infuriate me, and this whole soap opera of political manipulation that has been going on for many years but has intensified visibly in the last 3 years has no justification.

How much more do we have to degrade the values of society to realize that we cannot solve the problems if we expect those who created them to solve them? It's more than evident; I would say it's plain to see. Only a fool or someone disinterested wouldn't realize the rot that our so-called pseudo-democratic society is heading towards.

Where have the values that made us build everything beautiful in our society gone? All I see is an unprecedented inversion of values, a lack of understanding of what is right and wrong, a reversal of values regarding what a democracy is and what the role of the state is in it.

What is the state, after all?

The state is us, dammit! The right thing is for the public service and state organs to work to make the citizen's life easier. What is certain is that the tables have turned, and they keep turning every day as new laws are made to undermine the sovereignty of the citizen. The public service should be our employee and not our servant. In practice, the tables have turned, and we are charged more and more taxes to cover the bizarre whims of people who manipulate almost every step of the way behind the scenes.

Since there is no solution within the system...

The best way to solve it is from the grassroots, with an alternative network without an owner/proprietor, just like Nostr, creating bridges between all aspects of society, marketplaces that connect buyers/producers, doctors/patients, etc. The creation of trustless protocols, with almost no need for human intervention, where there is a protocol that guarantees individual sovereignty over their needs, is essential. We can turn things around or have a glimmer of hope if our guiding principles are values and principles. It's crucial to exclude anything that requires KYC or takes away our sovereignty.

Unity is strength, and together we can turn things around.

To the hypocrites who only care about lining their pockets and exploiting the protocols, all of you can go to hell!

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Há coisas que realmente me tiram do sério

Como eu disse, há coisas que realmente me tiram do sério, e esta telenovela de manipulação politica toda que já vem de há muitos anos mas que nos ultimos 3 anos se intensificaram a olhos vistos não tem justificação. O quão mais vamos ter que degradar os valores da sociedade para percebermos que não conseguimos resover os problemas, se esperamos que os criadores dos mesmos os resolvam? Está mais que visto, eu diria está na cara, só um tóto ou um desinteressado não se apercebe da podridão para onde caminha a nossa sociedade dita pseudo-democrática. Onde se meteram os valores que nos fizeram construir tudo que era belo na nossa sociedade? Tudo o que eu vejo são uma inversão de valores a uma escála nunca antes vista, uma falta de noção do que é correcto e do que é errado, uma inversão de valores sobre o que é uma democracia e qual é o papel do estado na mesma.

O que é o estado afinal?

O estado somos nós caralho! O correcto é a função publica e os orgãos estatais trabalharem para facilitar a vida do cidadão. O que é certo é que a mesa já virou, e vai virando a cada dia que novas leis são feitas para dificultar a soberania do cidadão. A função publica deveria ser nossa empregada e não nosso servo. Na prática a mesa virou, e somos cobrados em cada vez mais impostos para cobrir os caprichos mais bizarros de gente que por tráz da cortina manobra quase todo o caminho a ser trilhado.

Como não existe solução dentro do sistema..

A melhor forma de se resolver é na raça, com uma alternativa de rede sem dono/proprietário, tal como o Nostr, criando pontes entre todas as vertentes da sociedade, marketplaces que connectem compradores/produtores, medicos/pacientes, etc etc etc. A criação de protocolos trustless, sem necessidade de praticamente mão humana em que exista um protocolo que garanta a soberania dos inviduos sobre as suas necessidades é essencial. Nós conseguiremos dar a volta ou ter um bocado de esperança se o pilar que nos mova forem valores e principios. Ir excluindo tudo o que necessitar de KYC ou que nos tire a soberania é primordial. A união faz a força, e juntos dámos a volta.

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2 Thessalonians 2:11-13 For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness. But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.

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Table of Contents (Chapters Only)

About the Authors 1

About the Book 11

Foreword I Prof. Dr. Etienne de Harven, MD

This Book Has To Be Read, Quickly and Worldwide 14

Foreword II Dr. Joachim Mutter, MD

This Book Will Instigate an Upheaval of Dogmas 18

Introduction Society under the Spell of a One-Dimensional Microbe Theory 19

Chapter 1 Medicine Presents a Distorted Picture of Microbes 35

Chapter 2 The Microbe Hunters Seize Power 59

Chapter 3 AIDS: From Spare Tire to Multibillion-Dollar Business 101

Chapter 4 Hepatitis C: Toxins Such as Alcohol, Heroin, and Medical Drugs Suffice as Explanation 169

Chapter 5 BSE: The Epidemic that Never Was 179

Chapter 6 SARS: Hysteria on the Heels of AIDS and BSE 195

Chapter 7 H5N1: Avian Flu and Not a Glimmer of Proof 213

Chapter 8 Cervical Cancer and Other Vaccines: Policy vs. Evidence 261

Chapter 9 The Big Swine Flu Hoax 289

Chapter 10 Postscript to Chapter 3 About AIDS 319

Chapter 11 10 Reasons against Measels Vaccination 347

Chapter 12 Total Corona Mania: Worthless PCR Tests, Lethal Drugs-and Mortality Data that Makes a Viral Cause Impossible 367

Literature 423

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Germ Theory Is Fake And Gay

Virus Mania is a good place to start de-conditioning your asshole-self. You know, the scumbag who, in an utterly despicable fashion, throws away the freedoms his ancestors fought for while at the same time sentences his children to a technocratic materialistic medical tyranny in which even their bodily autonomy is cast aside in the name of “public safety” or some such other fanged-vagina commie-speak.

For some of us it took a single search online to confirm the bullshit from whence the stench was coming. For others still, believe it or not, not even a search was needed. I, for instance, immediately realized it was absolute bullshit because, you know, it was COMING OVER THE FUCKING TELEVISION. Subsequent ponderings simply fortified this state, so that, for one, it dawned on me that a godless, scientistic, establishment darling such as the midget cunt supreme Tony Faust was indicating to me he had gauged all returns on all prayers. No. That simple. Fuck you. And if thats not a blip on your radar, then maybe it should have dawned on you when the breathless newspeak-ers cut to COMMERCIALS SPONSORED BY PFIZER.

And if you didnt check yourself when you saw Nana in a glass cage, reaching fruitlessly for the touch of her grandchildren in her waning hours, surrounded by all the fat grinning dancing jackals so proud of themselves as they blindly raced down the road of Good Intentions; if that didnt make your gorge rise you're already dead. Stop reading this and go read Stanslav Grof's LSD Psychotherapy and decide if that might help you. Come back later when you get the internals square.

Finally, if you are one of the many who think that because there are so many people calling themsleves scientists and researchers around the world, and that they have consensus, and like nothing so evil and astounding could occur because moms told you "everyone is just doing their best", perhaps its time for a studying up on human nature in earnest. Or, you could go the "feed me" route with accepting what Transparency International (a corruption-exposing entity) had to say about the state of "public health" all the way back in 2006:

From a global viewpoint, there is corruption at all levels of the public health service, from health ministries to patients-and there are almost no limits to criminal imagination.

And with that said...

The CORONAtion Of The Antichrist

To put it ~~simply~~ another way, if it hasn't dawned on you the relationship of God to personal property, privacy rights, and everything your foldless brain takes for granted as the foundations of western civilization, then just shut your ~~fucking stupid~~ naive mouth and go study history and philosophy for fucks sake.

Thus readied, what you will find in the book is a highly-readable and comprehensive takedown of an encyclopedic list of bovine assumptions, theoretical subterfuge, and magickal language spells upon which the so-called THEORY of Infectious Diseases rests.

For example, did you know that not a single so-called virus has been isolated according to how you and I would understand that term ? That's right. Never. It's actually a pretty straightforward process wherein a blood sample is placed in a weight-graded solution and spun in a centrifuge. The samples contents become divided and suspended in their constituent weight class, including the virus. Great! Virus isolated we can now photo it with electron microscopy and then transfer the little demon to others, who should then get sick according to the blabbering expert class.

However, we don't do that. Instead the finks have opted for unscientific and corrupt conjecture-based fraud combined with the computer-voodoo magic of "modeling" what's going on in the blood via such tools as the PCR test, whose inventor, by the way, is shown here on one video, in the early 90s(!), railing against none other than Anthony Fauci for being a lying, incompetent sack of shit. Another sees him warning about the misuse of the PCR test for something it was NEVER intended to do: diagnose infectious diseases.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ogPbJzqtZM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukxneT_4qwc

And for more insight as to the Covid "science" being entirely the product of computer simulations , from the "isolation" of the virus to the use of PCR tests for diagnosis, and straight through to the "vaccines" being pre-coded, armed and ready at the keyboard , see here: https://www.bitchute.com/video/Q89k5m6H2kDP/

and here: https://www.bitchute.com/video/osNullc41duB/

The book covers a huge amount of territory, questioning legitimately the party line on Measles, Spanish Flu, AIDS, naming names and presenting supressed alternative hypotheses.

Polio is often touted as evidence for the efficacy of vaccines. But take a look at this graph from the book. It's clear that the cases were trending down relentlessly BEFORE the administration of the vaccine. There is no change in the trend after the vaccine's introduction:

This also brings to mind some charts relative to the recent Crowning-Of-The-Antichrist ceremonies. Here, in country after country, you can see the the massive death spikes occurred AFTER the vaccine rollout. This is from the book Cause Unknown by Edward Dowd - another excellent resource for this topic:

Virus Mania explores the main characters in history, as well as the crucial "studies" and various "evidences" that have stacked up over the years and on which the entirety of the idolatrous sorcery depends. Louis Pastuer is revealed to be an opportunistic and dishonest researcher who just happened to have the support of the big chemical giants who were hoping to capitalize on such theories. Bet you didnt know that his own grandson revealed his fraud by giving, against the dead man's will, his notebooks up:

Louis Pasteur, one of the legendary figures in the history of science, lied about his research, stole ideas from a competitor and was deceitful in ways that would now be regarded as scientific misconduct if not fraud, according to a revisionist history published this month. None of this would have come to light if not for a long scientific tradition: the laboratory notebook.

That quote is from no less than the New York Times for those of you retarded enough to still respect them.

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I know this article has been all over the place, but the issue is huge and I hope I have provided some worthwhile info on the book, as well as some other avenues of exploration for those of you who would continue further.

Joachim Mutter, MD Institute of Environmental Medicine And Hospital Epidemiology University Medical Center Freiburg Germany Freiburg, sums up Virus Mania well:

The book Virus Mania shows in a simple comprehensible way the diversity of scientific data that proves most of the epidemics presented in the media as horror stories (flu, avian flu, AIDS, BSE, Hepatitis C, etc.) do not actually exist or are harmless. In contrast: Through this scaremongering and through the toxic materials contained in vaccines a vast number of diseases can emerge; diseases that have recently been increasing on a massive scale: allergies, cancer, autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autoimmune diseases and disorders of the nervous system. The authors, the journalist Torsten Engelbrecht and doctor of internal medicine Claus Kohnlein, succeed in tracking down the real culprits, including the profiteers in this game. They also identify solutions that everybody can easily implement in their daily lives. This work is one of the most important and enlightening books of our times which will instigate an upheaval of the dogmas and delusions that have held for more than 150 years.

Virus Mania Documentary Series Promo Video

Tell Them To Shut Up Before They Destroy Everything

With the latest so-called variant on the prowl in the national consciousness due and a number of real idiots resurfacing on my meatspace timeline, is it time to #punchamasker ?

At some point, we need to grow up and choose between our already half-dead "friends" and "family" and our progeny. People who continue to maintain the schizophrenic delusion that you can have such a thing as "friends and family" who are in any way "cool" with what went down - the tyranny , the heartless idolatry of scientism and mainstream media and government, etc ad infinitum, are in my opinion delusional. I already made up my mind a long time ago - kids first. Adults are fucked. Grow up. Draw a line. Deal with the consequences and force the fucking war. Get your lanky ass out of the lukewarm middling bathtub - and FIGHT!

Lastly, the book is meticulously sourced with a comprehensive index making it a fantastic reference tool to clobber your stupid aunt over her television-saturated head when she opens her witless idolizing mouth and vomits her boneheaded #currentyear proclamations at the next family gathering .

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Must they be mutually exclusive?

I've penned and re-penned this post 3x in reality and replayed it dozens of times in my mind. I nearly had it perfect. Then, a "Burgers and Bitcoins" meetup with my local Bitcoin Maximalist Oeste gang in Portugal (big shoutout to the most formidable Portuguese maximalist group!) made me start from scratch. This topic is more twisted and polarizing than it appears, and I certainly don't want to add fuel to that fire.

I think that there is more than enough division in Bitcoin already and most of it unnecessarily so. In fact, one of the greatest things about Bitcoin is the technology doesn’t give a fuck about why you are using it - not your politics, use case, agenda, narrative, bias, motive etc. Bitcoin is free to use by anyone at any time in any country - it’s completely neutral, borderless, agnostic, publicly accessible digital sound money.

However, let's stay on track. This piece isn't about Bitcoin's merits as tech, but about which early adopter mindset will propel Bitcoin to a broader audience. We're on the edge of a precipice. The bridge we build to the other side will determine if we focus on mere price exposure or build a robust economy based on sound money. I advocate for the latter, viewing the former as a potential pitfall.

So, what is HODL you ask and why could it be a trap?

The Bitcoin community is a fascinating beast. Whether you're an OG or just got the Bitcoin bug in 2023, you'll soon notice its tribes within tribes, all possessing distinct visions for Bitcoin. Broadly, there are:

• Maximalists
• Everyone else who backs Bitcoin but isn't a Maximalist.

Without diving deep into this (since I'm pretty sure I'll get roasted for it), it's essential to note how these factions shape external perceptions of Bitcoin and its inner development.

Anyways, for those of you who don’t know HODL is a philosophy held primarily by Bitcoin Maximalists that began life as a misspelling of “I AM HODLING” posted on December 18th, 2013, on bitcointalk.org (You can see the original and now historic post here - I AM HODLING https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=375643.0 and hence a movement of holding on to Bitcoin no matter the volatility or price and this was good for Bitcoin in many ways.

In fact, HODL entered the CYRPTO canon beyond Bitcoin and became a rallying cry for those who believed in a crypto project regardless of the market state, bear or bull - i.e. if it was bad, it would get better just HODL and if it was good, it will get even better keep HODLING! It wasn’t always for the good though - many a rug pull used HODL mentality to keep the masses believing while the scammers orchestrated the shit coin dump.

But, HODL’ing has its dark side. While HODL’ing may vouch for Bitcoin's "Store of Value" attribute, an extreme HODL attitude could delay its evolution as a "Medium of Exchange." It might also peg Bitcoin as merely an asset for greedy institutional investors. A high USD/BTC price might seem appealing, but if your goal is to cash out into devaluing fiat, it's a futile game.

If you exit early during a surge, re-entering becomes nearly impossible. It's akin to selling a beachfront home bought at a low price—you can't re-enter that market once you've left.

HODL advocates suggest leveraging BTC without selling. This could work but depends on your financial acumen and tools of choice—none of which will be Bitcoin. Essentially, you'd be trading pearls for onions and could still lose all your pearls in the end.

This is HODL's predicament: wealthy in BTC, yet dependent on fiat for liquidity.

Imagine if our motto had been "HODL + SPEDN & REPLAEC." Would the Lightning Network have progressed faster with more demand for swift, affordable BTC transfers? Would we have seen more Bitcoin POS systems, superior wallet interfaces, or more push for Bitcoin Core development to cater to these needs? Could Bitcoin have rivaled instant transfer tools like PayPal and Revolut earlier? Would it already be the prime option for the unbanked?

Most likely, yes. An adoption curve would have formed, favoring individuals over institutions. Institutions would eventually join, but on a foundation where Bitcoin is primarily about financial sovereignty, not just an addition to a company's balance sheet.

No doubt, institutions will chase Bitcoin—after all, there's only 21M BTC ever. But we dictate our journey by embracing Bitcoin holistically, not just by HODLing.

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Why Nostr Will Win

The rise of decentralized social networks and the promise of Nostr.

Sep 18, 2023

"The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed." - William Gibson

The current digital landscape, replete with centralization, has seen the emergence of a new contender: Nostr, a decentralized social network protocol. While many are quick to dismiss decentralized systems, believing the comfort of central platforms to be irreplaceable, Nostr's rise suggests otherwise.

Nostr's Foundation: Decentralization at Its Finest

“It's not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change.” - Charles Darwin

At its core, Nostr is built on principles that are shaking the very foundations of traditional social networking:

1. User Sovereignty: Nostr hands the reins of data back to its rightful owner - the user. This is a stark contrast to the data monopolies of today's centralized platforms.

2. Immutable and Transparent: With Nostr, data is transparently stored, ensuring users can trust the integrity of the content and its origins.

3. Modular and Flexible: Nostr isn't a one-size-fits-all. Its modular design means it can be tailored to suit various needs, making it adaptable and future-proof.

The Power of the Community

“Individual commitment to a group effort - that's what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” - Vince Lombardi

Nostr isn't just a technology; it's a movement:

1. Organic Growth: Nostr's community-driven approach ensures that it evolves based on user needs rather than corporate interests.

2. Collaborative Security: The decentralized nature of Nostr means security is a collective responsibility, leading to more robust and reliable systems.

3. Open Source Advantage: With its open-source roots, Nostr benefits from the collective genius of developers worldwide, ensuring rapid innovation and improvement.

Breaking the Shackles of Centralization

“Innovation is the unrelenting drive to break the status quo and develop anew where few have dared to go.” - Steven Jeffes

Nostr's rise is a clear signal of a paradigm shift:

1. Interoperability: Nostr promotes a world where platforms can seamlessly interact, breaking the silos created by centralized giants.

2. Economic Fairness: Without centralized entities monetizing user data, Nostr ushers in a new economic model where value is equitably distributed.

3. Censorship-resistant: Nostr ensures that the voice of the user is not stifled by centralized algorithms or corporate agendas.

The Road Ahead

As with any emergent technology, challenges lie ahead for Nostr. However, its foundational principles, coupled with a passionate community, position it favorably in the evolving digital landscape.

In conclusion, Nostr isn't just another platform; it's a beacon for the future of social networking. As the digital realm continues to evolve, Nostr stands tall, promising a world where users are at the center, and data is truly democratized.

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The Bitcoin Enigma: Unveiling Digital Gold

Bitcoin, often referred to as digital gold, is a decentralized digital currency that has taken the world by storm since its inception in 2009. It was introduced by an enigmatic figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto, whose true identity remains unknown to this day. But what makes Bitcoin so special, and why is it often likened to gold?

At its core, Bitcoin operates on a revolutionary technology called blockchain. This is a distributed ledger that records all transactions across a network of computers, ensuring transparency and security. Unlike traditional currencies, which are controlled by governments and central banks, Bitcoin is decentralized, meaning it's not governed by any single entity. This decentralization is one of its most defining features.

**Education Meets Adventure: The Game of Satoshi **

Participating in "The Game of Satoshi" isn't just about competing; it's a learning experience. Each step of the game offers insights into Bitcoin's history, its creator Satoshi Nakamoto's vision, and the revolutionary technology underpinning this digital currency. It's an adventure where every puzzle solved brings you closer to mastering Bitcoin.

The Ultimate Prize: A Whole Bitcoin

As you journey through the game, you'll accumulate clues and knowledge about Bitcoin. And the best part? Your newfound Bitcoin wisdom could lead you to the grand prize: one whole Bitcoin. That's right; by playing the game, you're not only learning about Bitcoin but also getting a chance to own a substantial piece of it.

Bitcoin: More than Just Digital Money

Beyond its value as a digital currency, Bitcoin represents a paradigm shift in how we think about money and financial systems. It's a testament to the power of decentralization and the idea that individuals should have more control over their finances. Bitcoin is often seen as a hedge against inflation and economic instability, making it an attractive asset for investors.

As you embark on this journey through "The Game of Satoshi," you'll not only discover the intricacies of Bitcoin but also gain a deeper appreciation for the financial revolution it's ushering in. It's a chance to become part of a community that believes in the potential of digital currencies to reshape the future of finance.

Begin your journey today

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Adding support for NWC to Habla would allow for connecting any wallet over nostr for paying on the website. It currently only supports WebLN but Bitcoin connect allows us to configure an NWC connection and expose it through WebLN API. If we go this route the paying code that uses WebLN wouldn't need changes.

Requirements

• Add a "Connect wallet" option on Settings > Wallet screen
• Allow to connect an NWC wallet or nostr extension
• Show wallet connection status on Settings > Wallet screen
• Make sure both extension and NWC are supported for paying

References

• GitHub issue
• Bitcoin connect library
• NDK

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Introduction Hello everyone, Satoshi here. I thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane and reflect on how my early interest in decentralized systems shaped the creation of Bitcoin and what it means for you. This journey may seem a bit technical at times, but it's an exciting one, I promise. Let's jump in!


Satoshi Nakamoto - The Enigma Who am I, you ask? I am Satoshi Nakamoto. You may be familiar with my name, but my real identity? That's a secret. Why the mystery, you wonder? Well, sometimes it's best to let the work speak for itself. Plus, the focus should be on the innovation - the decentralized digital currency - not the innovator.


Understanding Decentralization Let me explain what I mean by "decentralization". Picture a network where power, information, or capabilities are distributed among various nodes, with no single node having complete control. Sounds interesting, right? It's like a city with multiple power plants. If one fails, the city doesn't plunge into darkness because the other plants pick up the slack. That's the beauty of decentralization! Now, think about a financial system without a central bank or authority. That's Bitcoin. But we'll get to that.


Satoshi's Vision My dream was always to create something that wasn't beholden to a central authority, something that could empower individuals. That's how Bitcoin was born. I outlined my vision in a whitepaper titled "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System". It was about creating a financial system where trust, not a central entity, governed transactions.


The Advent of Bitcoin To turn my theory into practice, I created the Bitcoin network. The first block of this network, fondly known as the Genesis Block, holds a particular importance to me. Embedded within it, I left a message - "Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks". It was a nod to the instability of centralized financial systems, an indication of why Bitcoin's decentralization was necessary.


Satoshi's Legacy Fast forward to now, the impact of Bitcoin's creation has been more profound than I could have ever imagined. Bitcoin was just the beginning. Today, thousands of cryptocurrencies continue the legacy, transforming economies and societies.


Conclusion Reflecting on the past, it's heartening to see the ideas of decentralization take root and flourish. The world has come a long way, and there's still so much more to explore. I encourage all of you to delve deeper into the fascinating world of Bitcoin.
 Remember, every great journey starts with a single step. Take your first step today with "The Game of Satoshi". Enjoy the journey, unravel the mysteries, and carry the torch of decentralization forward!


Final Thoughts You've made it to the end, dear reader! We've come a long way from the genesis of an idea to the impact it has today. My early fascination with decentralized systems led to the creation of Bitcoin, a groundbreaking development that continues to reshape the world.
 But the journey isn't over. The exploration of Bitcoin and the potential of decentralized systems is an ongoing adventure, one that I hope you'll continue with "The Game of Satoshi". Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning, and keep innovating!

JOIN THE GAME

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ทำไมต้องกินอาหาร 3 มื้อ? มันมาจากไหน

การกินอาหารตามเวลา เริ่มต้นในยุคอุตสาหกรรม ช่วงศตวรรษที่ 18-19 ก่อนหน้านั้นผู้คนยังนิยมทานอาหาร 1-2 มื้อต่อวัน หิวเมื่อไหร่ค่อยกิน ไม่หิวก็ไม่กิน

มื้อเช้า เป็นมื้อแรกที่ผู้คนจะกินก่อนออกจากบ้านมาทำงาน ส่วนมื้ออื่นๆ ก็ว่ากันไปตามแต่ว่าใครกินมามาก มาน้อย จะหิวตอนไหน

*สิ่งนี้มันเป็นปัญหากับโรงงาน เพราะคนงานพักไม่พร้อมกัน * ทำให้เกิดการกำหนดเวลาในการกินอาหารขึ้นมาเป็น มื้อเช้า กลางวัน และเย็น เพื่อให้ง่ายต่อการทำงานมากขึ้น และในยุคนั้น มื้อเช้ายังคงเป็นอาหารทั่วๆไปเหมือนมื้ออื่นๆ สเต็ก ไข่ ขนมปัง

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"อาหารเช้าเป็นมื้อที่สำคัญที่สุด"

จุดกำเนิดของเรื่องนี้ พอรู้แล้วก็ตลกดี เพราะมันมาจากแคมเปญโฆษณาเพิ่มยอดขายซีเรียล ของบริษัท General Foods ที่โปรโมทลงบนแผ่นพับในร้านค้า และ วิทยุ ในปี 1944 ด้วยข้อความว่า

"Nutrition experts say breakfast is the most important meal of the day."

ซึ่งมันตัดมาแค่เพียงบางส่วนของข้อความที่ Dr.John Harvey Kellogg ผู้คิดค้น Corn flakes และผู้ร่วมก่อนตั้ง Kellogg's เขียนขึ้น

แล้ว Dr.John Harvey Kellogg เกี่ยวอะไร

Dr.John Harvey Kellogg คิดค้น Corn flakes ขึ้นมาเมื่อปี 1890s เพื่อให้คนอเมริกาทานอาหารที่ดีขึ้น ตอนนั้นคนอเมริกามีปัญหาเรื่องระบบย่อยอาหาร เพราะกินแต่เนื้อ และเขายังมีความเชื่อว่าเนื้อสัตว์เป็นต้นเหตุที่ทำให้คนช่วยตัวเอง และ เขาไม่อยากให้ใครช่วยตัวเอง

Dr.John Harvey Kellogg เป็นวีแกนและเคร่งศาสนา

ในปี 1900 W.K. Kellogg และ Dr. John H. Kellogg 2 พี่น้องได้ก่อตั้งบริษัทผลิตซีเรียลชื่อดัง Kellogg’s

ต่อมาในปี 1910 Kellogg ได้ก่อตั้งองค์กรอาหารเช้าแห่งชาติ (National Breakfast Association) เพื่อรณรงค์ให้เด็กนักเรียนรับประทานอาหารเช้าก่อนไปโรงเรียน องค์กรแห่งนี้ได้เผยแพร่ข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับประโยชน์ของการรับประทานอาหารเช้าและได้จัดตั้งโครงการอาหารเช้าฟรีสำหรับเด็กนักเรียนที่ยากจน

ในที่สุดความสำเร็จก็บังเกิดผล ปี 1920-1930 รัฐบาลสหรัฐฯ มีการรณรงค์ให้เด็กๆรับประทานมื้อเช้าก่อนไปโรงเรียน เพื่อจะได้มีสมาธิจดจ่อกับการเรียนมากกว่าความหิว ส่งผลให้ความความเชื่อและวิถีชีวิตนี้ถูกส่งต่อมาจนถึงปัจจุบัน

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แล้วจะมีอาหารเช้าไหนง่ายและสะดวกไปกว่า ซีเรียลและนม อีกล่ะ?

อาหารเช้ามันเป็นมื้ออาหารที่เต็มไปด้วยกิจกรรมรบกวนมากมาย มันมีความยุ่งยากมากกว่าม้ืออื่นๆ

ยิ่งมีการผลักดันจากรัฐบาลในการรณรงค์ให้เด็กๆรับประทานมื้อเช้า ในยุคที่ทั้งพ่อและแม่ ต่างต้องออกไปทำงานนอกบ้าน การเตรียมอาหารสำหรับมื้อเช้า กลายเป็นเรื่องว้าวุ่น

ในที่สุด อุตสาหกรรมอาหารเช้าก็ถึงพีค เริ่มมีการพัฒนาและปรับปรุงสูตรให้ทานง่าย ด้วยการเคลือบน้ำตาล มีการโฆษณาโปรโมทสินค้าด้วยตัวการ์ตูนเพื่อให้เข้าถึงเด็กๆ จนนำมาสู่แคมเปญโฆษณาสุดปัง ที่มาช่วยพลิกโฉมอาหารเช้าไปตลอดกาล

อีกความจริงนึง ที่ทำให้บริษัทพยายามเป็นเจ้าของตลาดมื้ออาหารมื้อนี้ คือ

หากคุณสามารถยึดมื้อเช้าของใครมาได้ คุณจะได้มันไปตลอดกาล

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A client in Nostr is just the app that you use to access and interact with the protocol. It's like the Twitter iOS app or web app that you use to interact with Twitter's feed of tweets.

Because the Nostr protocol is very simple and flexible, different clients have approached the protocol in different ways: some try to make the experience look exactly like Twitter, others try to highlight the importance of relays to the protocol and expose that to users, and others try to use heuristics and algorithms to ensure the maximum degree of censorship-resistance without burdening users too much.

Can I switch clients?

Yes. Because a client is just a way to access the underlying data held by relays, you can switch clients or sign into as many clients as you'd like. As long as each client is looking at the same set of relays for their data, you'll see the same messages in each client.

Should I enter my private key in the client?

Generally, it's better not to enter your private key into any client. Most clients that ask for private keys do their absolute best to keep your key secure but given the nature of software, there are always breaches, exploits, and bugs that could potentially expose your private key.

Remember, your private key is your identity in Nostr, so if it is compromised you'll lose your followers and will have to start from scratch rebuilding your identity.

Source: https://nostr.com

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Relays are like the backend servers for Nostr. They allow Nostr clients to send them messages, and they may (or may not) store those messages and broadcast those messages to all other connected clients.

The world of relays is changing fast so expect many changes here in the future. One thing to note, because Nostr is decentralized and depends on relays to store and retreive data, if you notice that your Nostr client feels slow, it's most likely due to the relays that you're using. It might be worth adding a few more relays to your client.

Where can I find a list of relays?

The best resource we've found for browsing and assessing the speed of known relays is the nostr.watch site.

What happens if all the relays I use stop working?

If all the relays that you have used in the past go offline, all your posts will be unretrievable. This is one reason that Nostr allows users to connect to many relays – this ensures some degree of backup. That said, if you're really interested in being uncensorable, you can run your own personal relay.

Should I run my own relay?

For most people, no, it's not worth the hassle. That said, if you're technical and want to ensure that your speech is absolutely uncensorable, then you can and should run your own relay. This ensures that you always have a copy of all your Nostr posts and interactions for all time. We're working on a guide to this but in the meantime, here is a guide from Andre Neves.

How can someone find me in a personal or obscure relay?

You should be able to hint where you are publishing to to people that may be interested by using the NIP-19 nprofile code or the NIP-05 "relays" field.

If you manage to (and your client helps) you can publish a list of the relays you use to multiple other relays that you don't, so others can find that list and start following you were you are.

Finally, clients from others should include relay hints in events that mention or reply to you, the hints should point to where your notes can be found, so that can give clients a clue.

What public relays exist?

The nostr.watch website keeps a very complete list that has a bunch of information about each relay, not only their address.

Source: https://nostr.com/

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Events are the only object type on the Nostr network. Here is one example:

{ "id": "4376c65d2f232afbe9b882a35baa4f6fe8667c4e684749af565f981833ed6a65", "pubkey": "6e468422dfb74a5738702a8823b9b28168abab8655faacb6853cd0ee15deee93", "created_at": 1673347337, "kind": 1, "content": "Walled gardens became prisons, and nostr is the first step towards tearing down the prison walls.", "tags": [ ["e", "3da979448d9ba263864c4d6f14984c423a3838364ec255f03c7904b1ae77f206"], ["p", "bf2376e17ba4ec269d10fcc996a4746b451152be9031fa48e74553dde5526bce"] ], "sig": "908a15e46fb4d8675bab026fc230a0e3542bfade63da02d542fb78b2a8513fcd0092619a2c8c1221e581946e0191f2af505dfdf8657a414dbca329186f009262" }

The event above has kind 1, which means it is a "text note", i.e. a normal, simple, short, plaintext note, intended to be used in Twitter-like feeds, replies and comments.

Each kind number means something. For example, 0 is a "metadata" event, used for users to give details about themselves, such as their name and a profile picture. Relays can give different treatment to different kinds. For example, relays will generally delete older versions of kind:0 events and keep only the last one, while they will generally keep multiple 1 for each key.

You generally don't need more than kinds 0 and 1 to build a basic social-networking Nostr app, but other kinds were invented out of necessity by clients to provide other functionalities. They are specified in the NIPs. Some kinds are unrelated to social-networking and serve other needs from clients specific to these other functionalities. The idea is that, for each new use case one can think of in Nostr, a subprotocol must be thought about and proposed as a NIP, for maximum interoperability with existing and future clients that may be interested in implementing that functionality -- while also ensuring backwards-compatibility and nice fallbacks for everything that exists and does not want to change.

The created_at property is a UNIX timestamp set by the event creator, normally to the time it was created, but there are no checks made against that, but that is not a problem.

The content is dependent of what the kind means. In the case of kind:1, it is just a plaintext string meant to be read by others.

Similarly, tags also dependent on the kind, but some common tags that usually show up in kind:1 events but also in other kinds are "p", which is used to mention a public key, and "e", used to refer to another event.

Source: https://nostr.com

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Here are some ways you can contribute to the success of Nostr:

• Contribute to your favorite client, try to come up with approaches that both make Nostr fun and useful and also promote decentralization and ultra-interoperability
• Start a new client if you think you have new approaches and ideas to contribute that wouldn't fit in an existing app
• Check out https://bountsr.com/ for things that might interest you
• Use Nostr, think about it, and let others know what you have seen in this crazy new idea that has captured your imagination
• Give feedback to client authors, but patiently
• Create or contribute to bounties on https://bountsr.com/
• Give money to people that are doing things you think are good
• Write explainers and curated resources, put them online so they can help others
• Check how your skills can help Nostr software or the mission of spreading the Nostr world, partner with others that may be searching for that
• If you have a good, concrete, real-world use case for Nostr that you want to use yourself and others might want to, bring it up and it's likely that someone else will be interested in building it
• Annoy content creators, people banned from social media and other personalities that you follow that you think may be interested in Nostr until they look at it

Source: https://nostr.com

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Nostr is a protocol, designed for simplicity, that aims to create a censorship-resistant global app. Let's unpack that a little:

Simple

The protocol is based on very simple & flexible event objects (which are passed around as plain JSON) and uses standard elliptic-curve cryptography for keys and signing. The only supported transport is websockets connections from clients to relays. This makes it easy to write clients and relays and promotes software diversity.

Resilient

Because Nostr doesn't rely on a small number of trusted servers for moving or storing data, it's very resilient. The protocol assumes that relays will disappear and allows users to connect and publish to an arbitrary number of relays that they can change over time.

Verifiable

Because Nostr accounts are based on public-key cryptography it's easy to verify messages were really sent by the user in question.

Like HTTP or TCP-IP, Nostr is a protocol; an open standard upon which anyone can build. Nostr is not an app or service that you sign up for.

Source: https://nostr.com

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Table Of Content

• What is a Bitcoin Paper Wallet?

• How Does a Bitcoin Paper Wallet Work?

• Creating a Bitcoin Paper Wallet

• Benefits of Using a Bitcoin Paper Wallet

• Conclusion

• FAQ

Bitcoin has become increasingly popular over the years, and with its popularity comes the need for safe storage options. One of the most secure ways to store your Bitcoin is by using a paper wallet. But what exactly is a Bitcoin paper wallet, and how does it work? In this beginner's guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about Bitcoin paper wallets, including how to create one, and the benefits of using them.

What is a Bitcoin Paper Wallet?

A Bitcoin paper wallet is a form of cold storage for your Bitcoin. It's a physical piece of paper that contains the public and private keys necessary to access your Bitcoin. The public key is used to receive Bitcoin, while the private key is used to send Bitcoin. Since the paper wallet is offline, it's considered one of the most secure ways to store your Bitcoin.

How Does a Bitcoin Paper Wallet Work?

A Bitcoin paper wallet works by generating a pair of public and private keys using a random number generator. The public key is used to receive Bitcoin, and the private key is used to send Bitcoin. These keys are then printed onto a piece of paper, along with a QR code that represents the public key. You can then use the QR code to easily send Bitcoin to your paper wallet.

Creating a Bitcoin Paper Wallet

Creating a Bitcoin paper wallet is a simple process that you can do at home. Here are the steps to follow:

Go to a paper wallet generator website, such as Bitaddress.org or Walletgenerator.net.

Disconnect your computer from the internet and ensure your printer is not connected to a network.

Generate a pair of keys by moving your mouse around the screen or using another form of randomness.

Print out the paper wallet, ensuring you print multiple copies and store them in a secure location.

Send Bitcoin to your paper wallet by scanning the QR code with your Bitcoin wallet.

Benefits of Using a Bitcoin Paper Wallet

There are several benefits to using a Bitcoin paper wallet, including:

Security - Since a paper wallet is not connected to the internet, it's one of the most secure ways to store your Bitcoin.

Control - You have complete control over your Bitcoin since you're the only one with access to your private keys.

Accessibility - You can easily access your Bitcoin by scanning the QR code on your paper wallet.

Backup - You can print multiple copies of your paper wallet and store them in different locations as a backup.

Conclusion

A Bitcoin paper wallet is a secure and accessible way to store your Bitcoin offline. By following the steps outlined in this beginner's guide, you can easily create a paper wallet and start safely storing your Bitcoin. Remember to keep your paper wallet in a secure location and make multiple copies as a backup. With a Bitcoin paper wallet, you can have complete control over your Bitcoin and protect it from potential online threats.

FAQ

Are paper wallets safe? Yes, paper wallets are one of the most secure ways to store your Bitcoin since they're offline and not connected to the internet.

Can I use the same paper wallet multiple times? Yes, you can use the same paper wallet multiple times to receive Bitcoin.

Can I store other cryptocurrencies on a paper wallet? Yes, you can store other cryptocurrencies on a paper wallet as long as the wallet generator supports them.

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In the below referenced video, I review and distill Jason Fung, MD's book, The Obesity Code. I summarize his recommendations for treatment of obesity. I discuss common recommendations for weight loss. I point out that newborns, children, and the impoverished are all affected by obesity. I outline some of the carbohydrate cutting recommendations from years past for successful weight loss. I remark about how our recommendations changed when we became focused on fat and cholesterol in the 1950's. I review the US Dietary Guidelines and how the include large amounts of carbohydrates and less fat in the diet. I discuss the short-comings of the "calories in, calories out" recommendations. I discuss the hormonal model of obesity. I discuss the impacts of leptin, insulin, and cortisol on obesity. I discuss fructose. I review insulin resistance and how obesity causes insulin resistance, higher insulin levels, and the vicious cycle. I review how protein also stimulates insulin, even though less than carbohydrates. I discuss some of the protective factors for obesity including fiber and vinegar. I also discuss how intermittent fasting paired with lowering sugar and carbohydrate content can be very powerful in treating obesity. I list some alternate names of sugar on labels.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/eT4EOBXQKBE.

I hope this helps you or your loved ones!

Jason Williams, D.O.

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Summary

Interaction design is a science that involves understanding human intent and creating fluid experiences. Metaphors, kinetic physics, and responsive gestures play a role in creating great interactions. Spatial consistency, fluid morphing, and fidgetability also contribute to a positive user experience.

Facts

• Designers struggle to ground interaction design in science.
• Depth on interaction design can be found through extensive research and analysis.
• Great revelations in design often come from making and problem-solving.
• Interaction design is an artform that combines form and function.
• Metaphors are used in interaction design to create intuitive experiences.
• Deliberate design decisions tap into instinctive behaviors.
• Kinetic physics, such as momentum and angle, enhance interactions.
• The timing and triggering of swipe gestures impact the user experience.
• Responsive gestures provide immediate feedback to the user.
• Spatial consistency and fluid morphing contribute to seamless interactions.
• Frequency and novelty should be considered when animating interactions.
• Fidgetability is a design element that can enhance user engagement.
• Scroll landmarks and touch content visibility aid touch interfaces.
• Implicit input, using context as input, creates a magical user experience.
• Fitts's Law explains how target size and distance impact interaction time.
• Radial menus and operating system corner interactions follow Fitts's Law.
• Scrolling interactions should be optimized for smooth and easy use.
• 💻 Most operating systems allow scrolling in scrollable regions, even if the window is not active
• 👍 With the Magic Mouse, scroll events do not register on a second window when scrolling on the first window
• 👎 Traditional mice like the Logitech MX Master 3 hijack scrolling from the first window when moving to a second window
• 🖱️ With the Magic Mouse, scrolling is explicitly canceled by focusing another window
• 🖐️ Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse enable direct manipulation for desktop computing
• 🤔 Understanding and analyzing design details helps to nurture taste and appreciate excellence in design execution.

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Back in her tinsel town, the fairy couldn't help share the experience of the forest fire with her friends. And also the insights she got about the "efficacy of a proposal". Most of her friends had their own tales to tell - about the crazy things humans do. They basically downplayed her experience as naive because this was probably the first time she flirted the rules (of the "WizLand"). Some others took a tangent. They insisted she should not have given the option to the man - she knew he was going to burn alive. They probably wanted her down the guilt trap for not being sensitive enough to the fellow beings despite being an activist herself. They unknowingly meant - there is always an excuse for not doing enough!

Social conversations mostly route to the bottom where one either meets frustration or mockery. Damned if you did good and more if you did not!

Only one of them pondered about Matsya - What happened to the poor girl? Who was her child ? And more importantly - did Maharishi ditch her after he got what he wanted - as expected of the powerful of the day - wizards or men.

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Luckily, that evening, at a social mixer, they got hold of the Angel. The conversation started at a rather skeptic note. How could someone conceive at a sprinkle of water? After all, it was a boat, not a fertility clinic - they asked the wizard with a cunning smile - as if they knew what actually went down that evening!

Is there something more to be read between the lines ? - the friend said out loud!

Unaware that the story got leaked into the "social circles", Angel was taken aback. He wanted to cover up. He was apparently concerned if the matter reached the flight controllers, his flights might be revoked for a period if not for good. But few martinis later, he too jumped onto the narrative. And particularly because the focus was not on the man who didn't take his deal. It was on the story of Matsya and Parāśara that was anyway so dear to him.

What exactly is the birth ? - He asked both of them. And waited a bit for their response.

Seeing their faces blank out - Let's go outside for it's too noisy in here. We need a quieter place to talk - he suggested with a smile.

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As they stepped outside the crowded hall, the light drizzle had just stopped. And a thick rainbow had lit up the evening sky. All three of them, raising their big mugs, took a deep breath of the clean air that was restored with enormous efforts from the angel scientists and equal "hue and cry" of the humane activists. The Angel looked at the rainbow. Marveling at the immensity of the nature; and disclaiming the brevity, he started his monologue ..

There are three basic colors - he said - Red, Blue and Green. They may mix up to make trillions of colors though our eye are limited to around ten million shades. Possibilities are endless but four new colors are rather stable - Orange, Yellow, Indigo and Violet. Together with three basic ones, the seven colors are, as we all know, the colors of a rainbow. They are normally hidden in one "White" but they reveal themselves when elements meet - after the rain when the sun shows up - the suspended droplets (liquid), on tiny dust particles (solids) light up the washed air (gas). As if there is a chorography of all that could be observed. The cosmos shows up it's true nature and beautiful it is! Isn't it? - He paused to check if he made sense, and also to make sure he was not overtly poetical.

Seeing them both share the pleasant observation, he continued - they also hold the clues to the very nature of creation - the "birth" as we normally call it.

Each of these seven colors is a statement of separation. For example, an Indigo is a signal that all the other six colors left it alone - a separation occurred yet it survived. What color is that combination of six that we don't see beneath the shining Indigo? - He waited a bit for the Fairy and her Friend to respond - It must be a color of it's own shade.

Looking at that shade say "White minus Indigo", we can never tell that it is a shade that conspired against "Indigo" - left the poor "Indigo" alone - he smiled. Let's just call it the "inverse" of Indigo, or "Anti-Indigo" ! The key thing is - looking at something you can never tell that it is an "inverse" of something else - the inverse is just another shade. The truth however is - every observable thing is an inverse of something. It is like a cryptographic public-private key pair - you can never guess one from another.

Let it sink in for a bit :-) - said he, as he gulped the last ounce from his tumbler - what we observe is the public key but the private key is always hidden. What appears trivial has certain underlying complexity - a knot!

It was time for the Fairy to reflect - conscious perception is in the separation. A magnet only personifies this idea - we can see the separation of dipoles in a magnet - though the tenet is applicable to everything we observe or even feel. Even abstract things like great riches have their inverse in extreme poverty. Love - hate, care - indifference, and respect - impudence . Everything manifests in the separation.

Exactly! - said the wizard - Even the "observer" is able to to observe something because there is a separation between the observer and what is being observed. Now here is what they didn't teach in the classrooms - kinda secret that is still kept in the wraps. His voice lowered as if he was sharing a deep insight - In this separation, something potent gets locked in. We can't perceive this "locked-in" knowledge except that it appears Yellow, or Red or Green as the case may be.

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He continued after making sure of the heightened curiosity of both his listeners - The thing (knowledge) that is locked-in is complete in itself but in this case the expression is a specific color - Just like in case of a rock the conscious expression is ..well ..that of a rock. In case of a lion, it is a man eating beast; in case of tree it is the fruits and the shade. Our conscious experience may interpret the locked knowledge in infinite different ways because the knowledge is always complete. A full copy is distributed in every animate and inanimate expression - from a super massive black-hole to a puny quark - a distributed ledger of immense proportion if you humor the block-chain technology!

He paused only to restart immediately to drive home the point - The curious question then is what happens when Yellow meets anti-Yellow ? Does it maketh the White or does it make the Black?

The friend, who had recently learnt "Abstract Algebra" jumped in now - group operation under addition dictates that a color and it's anti-color put together must give us the "Identity" of the group - a "white" in this case. Simply because anti-color is "white" minus the color we see.

You nailed it - said the wizard - In fact, any color mixed with it's anti-color shade should give us the white light. The "White" is thus the identity of the "group" of seven rainbow colors. This identity has it's own inverse - the utter darkness ... but we are digressing. Let's get back to our group of seven colors and their singular identity in "White" - he took a pause to clear his throat - seven colors of the rainbow, along with the identity element "White" are what we say the manifestation engine of "information".

Identity is again a separation from something. In other words, the white light is born of seven underlying separations - Seven knots in Vaidik speak , and it separates itself from the darkness. No matter how complex a manifestation, it always has it's inverse - it must separate from something else. In a three dimensional world the separation is known as a "layer". In other words - white light is a layer that surrounds darkness ! The complexity of seven knots is held within this separation. This complexity , known as knowledge, has an observable expression though the knowledge in itself is complete.

Sure, I give you that - said the friend - energy is trapped in the waves of light and that is what is known as a Photon. As a matter of fact, the separation is lot more ingrained. Every single shade of light is an electro-magnetic wave, and energy shows up as a massless Photon when the wave splits into it's electric and magnetic pulse - that is high school physics! - she added hastily - But how is this related to the birth of a child? She didn't make any attempt to hide her impatience.

It is - smiled the wizard - you must be patient if you want to understand the ancient Vaidik Science.

Okay - smiled the Friend - I am listening!

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Imagine the time - thousands of year back - long before the periodic table - continued the Angel - the broad categories of the matter were - solids, liquids and gases. Every thing that may be observed must be one of these. And the eight colors were considered the means to observe the matter. The matter, be it solid or liquid must have a unique color, air being the transparent white light. So they concluded - All observable things, at max may have eleven transitions - eight colors (the state of information) and three states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. At any given point in time only two were observable - one state of matter and one color. The notion of "work" was to change either of these two - for example if you heat a metal, first it changes the colors and then it becomes liquid.

He paused a little to think the qualifying remarks - even today, with all the science, that basic design of "observability" stands good. Now, in modern science - we we have covered many miles on the observability (of matter) but what about the "Observer"? What is the dichotomy of an "observer" ? Unfortunately we have never focused much on the "observer".

Well , technically speaking , an "observer" is also matter but we have five senses that are unique to us "observers" - said the Fairy.

You are on the right track - Angel was happy to see his ideas getting registered - but there is little more than mere five senses. First, there is a notion of "space". If senses are incapable of observing the three states of matter and don't see any of the (eight) colors, we say it is dark "space". In addition, an observer has a natural impetus to observe things - we must continuously use our senses to observe - sometimes randomly . This propensity was termed "Fickle Mind" (Mana).

Not only "Fickle Mind" - he added - there is definite mechanism to analyse what we observe. This capacity was termed "Intelligence" (Buddhi). So in all, an observer is "matter" that has eight additional assets to process the information - five senses, ability to perceive space, propensity to explore and lastly the capacity to analyse.

It was time for both fairy and her friend to get surprised. No one ever told this perspective to them though it was simple and made sense.

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The Angel continued - So eight colors and three states of matter - that is eleven basic dualities that we "observe". Now add to this the perceptual facets of the observer - the five Senses (Indriyas), Fickle Mind (Mana), Intelligence (Buddhi) and Space (Kham) - these eight are stable knots that make an observer. But there is little more to it .. an "observer" too has three states ..

Just like three states of the observable matter, the observer too has three states - in Vaidik speak these states are called Gunas. The three Gunas are - Sattva, Rajsa and Tamsa. The notion of "Work" (Karma), on the observer side, is to transition with in these three Gunas.

To put it simply, the three states of matter drive "actions" in the matter - exchange from one state to other - for example solids convert into liquids - liquids into gases. The three Gunas do the same in the observer. An observer continuously moves from Sattva to Rajasa to Tamsa or vice-versa or some other order. Unfortunately there is no English word for these Gunas. Just think of them as three states of being.

Effectively - three states of what is observed and three states of the observer!

Thus eleven physical facets plus eleven perceptual facets create one observer. These twenty two knots combined create an identity. In Vaidik system the identity is called Ahmkara - a perceptible and conscious shape what we call "I". In Vaidik Science, all of these twenty three together, is what we know as the "field" of consciousness.

The more important question, however, is - what is it that thing that is held with in these twenty three knots? And the answer is - the way "darkness" is a separation from white light; the "identity" (Ahmkara) is separation from "knowledge" (Atma).

Well, I'll need another drink before my mind blows up - said the fairy as she pointed to her empty glass. Three of them walked inside and found quiet corner with ample food on the table after filling up their fancy tumblers with sacred poisons of their respective choice.

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But we still didn't get to the "Birth" - said the friend as she pulled out the chair and checked the food. She was on strict diet - eating once a day and it was well past her dinner time!

Okay - let me reveal the big secret - In Vaidik Science the human body is the field. It has twenty three oddities as I said. They call it Kshetra. As a bio-scientist, I was intrigued by this idea because we have exactly twenty three pairs of chromosomes! Ever-since I learnt it from my mentor, I am trying to link our genetic makeup with this ancient science. No wonder that the ancient hyperbole was ..

If someone understood this field of consciousness - these twenty three facets, conception may be triggered in any place that could keep the embryo safe for nine months. They say Maharishi Parāśara not only figured it out, he passed this science onto Dwaipayana (his son) in his mother's womb.

The fairy and her friend looked at him in disbelief. They were not sure if they believed what they heard but the Angel was pretty sure of his theory - he added - such a birth is called a birth through Yog Maya. Instead of calling it a normal birth - a throw of chromosomal dice - they call it a birth targeted for a specific orientation - Utpatti.

Mahabharata has many stories of such targeted creations ..

Utpatti

She found herself in a bed made of flowers when she woke up. It was early morning. Light was slowly filling up the entrance of the cave. She quickly fixed her rags and hair, and stepped out of the cave. She saw Maharishi sitting in a Samadhi (sitting upright in a trance). There was holy fire burning in front of the Yogi. The place smelled of Sandal wood. Later she realized this part of the island was full of Sandal trees. She sat there, grasping the serenity of the space, trying to make a sense of it all. The events of last night played in her mind. She tried hard to sequence the things but there was no recollection after she lost herself on the boat. Entire evening felt hazy and distant as if a memory was pulled off her brain. Last thing she knew was a sprinkle of cold Yamuna water on her face.

While she was thinking of the night that she missed, a thick fog surrounded the cave. It was as if the smoke from the holy fire froze into smog to make an invisible circle around. She felt comforted in the seclusion — free from her painful past. She also felt a strange feeling in her stomach. As if, a life had taken place in her.

Am I pregnant? — She didn't intend to disturb the Samadhi but the words just came of her mouth. Parāśara opened his eyes. He gazed at her with a welcome look — Yes — he said. Do you need anything? There is fresh milk and fruits, and he pointed to a grotto next to the entrance of the main cave.

The main cave led to a cavern that had sweet Yamuna water flowing at it's base. She also saw her boat moored there. Now she understood why Maharishi loved the island. It was a replica of heaven on earth. She also got an inkling that the place was given ghostly character to keep the tourists and wanderers away. For the first time, she felt as if she was part of something bigger. She felt excited and curious at the same time. What exactly is going on? She wanted to know. Maharishi could guesstimate what was playing on her mind.

"Things reveal as their time comes" — She heard Maharishi at her back. She turned back to him. A smile on her face conveyed that she was happy and was on board.

9.1

Next few months were magical for Matsya. She would wake up to the slow chants of hymns and the smoke from holy fire surrounding the caves as a shield. She would go out with Maharishi to pick up fruits. There were goats to get milk. Maharishi showed her the skills to survive in a jungle. After first full moon, Maharishi told her the time had come to start Dwaipayana's education for the things he would learn in the comfort of motherly womb, would last him a lifetime.

Maharishi taught her Sanskrit. She quickly picked up the difficult language. Maharishi himself chanted all the Mantras to her. It became a daily ritual. Learning Sanskrit got lot easier for her, because Maharishi was developing a new method to train the students. In this new learning process, reciting and scribing, would go 'hand in hand' . And he used palm leaves for scribing. The island was the only place in and around Mathura with Palm trees. Maharishi would stack a dozen palm leaves every night on the fire such that they were slowly smoked inside out. They both used these leaves to scribe the Sanskrit alphabet — first Maharishi wrote, and then Matsya copied the alphabet to simple words. Slowly she started scribing simple sentences and got at ease in conversing in Sanskrit. She realized that the language was natively developed to speak poetry on the go!

There was subtle, but planned experimentation , Matsya realized, that Maharishi was using this time to gradually increase the smoking duration, temperature and distance from the fire to get the best possible color and flexibility in palm leaves — like a cloth. And he was refining the ink as well. Starting with simple Henna paste, he had mixed number of soils and heated the mixture to get a permanent impression of inscription. Now she understood why Maharishi was carrying the Palm leaf with him when he returned from the island in their first meeting.

It was probably a daily mud bath followed by a fresh water swim in Yamuna; Sandal wood lotion that Maharishi himself made for her; or the vegan diet of milk and fruits — Or the growth of internal knowledge; that made her beautiful. But she assumed it were the blessings of Maharishi! And who knows?

As Matsya was learning, her mind took on new dimensions of thought. She started asking more and more questions. More she asked, more did Maharishi explain. Not only her mind, but her body started taking a new shape. Her skin glowed. Her hair got long and silky and her smell was gone, replaced by everlasting musk. Songs came to her lips. She learnt to dance slow with setting sun — to exhale the excess energy. And she learnt to recite Vedas with rising sun to fill the universal energy back in. She attained fine equilibrium with universe as she got proficient in breathing techniques (Pranayama) — the core of Naad Yoga. Maharishi started digging deeper into the hymns, beyond the superficial meaning that met untrained eyes. And Dwaipayana heard it all, in the safety of his mother's womb.

She gazed and understood the motion of stars in the night sky. And she understood the effect of lunar phases on the waves of Yamuna. She knew it was Yamuna's holy water that blessed her with this baby but she wondered if Maharishi ever embraced her! Ever made love to her like a man would do to his wife. She wanted to know but she was too shy to ask. And she wouldn't change an iota of this new relationship for it felt divine. Even if she was a surrogate, it was well worth the time and the experience. But she didn't know the darkness of that night also got carried to her womb. The boy would be darkest of complexion. And thus the name Krishna that meant born out of darkness. But his spirit also captured all the stars of that dark night. He would see depths of the space that no one in the sun-lit day could ever. He would see beyond the motion of “Time” and bind it to the words. Words that would flow like Yamuna to carry all other opinions along with. And just like Yamuna they would span the heights of Himalayas to the depths of the ocean.

9.2

Time moved fast. She was carrying the weight of a divine child. Her breasts swelled up as motherhood took over her. She wanted to be close to Maharishi but he knew better. He knew this joy was transient. Enormous pain (of bondage) was waiting for Matsya when she must let a part of her own body go — the curse of motherhood. If you create something complete, you must let it go to prove the "completeness". But her curse was bigger of all mothers. She must leave him behind and even break the bond of vicinity. For a mother, the biggest pleasure is to see her creation (child) grow.

Maharishi knew, every ride of joy must follow with equal load of sorrow. He wanted to keep his distance. He knew it was a divine grace that Matsya was turning into most beautiful woman, but he had underestimated the desires that might take on his own mind. It took all his learning and then some, to keep his heart unflinching, and yet fully attached in every chore. Never letting Matsya (and yet to be bornKrishna) feel the absence of his strength, but never crossing the line. He knew it was a test. A test he must pass to pave a new path for the rest. Every night and every morning, he burnt his desires in the holy fire and turned them into hideous smog. He knew he was only a father — not a lover. And he knew his sacrifice was a minion, for the biggest sacrifice was for a mother to leave her offspring behind, with someone else: even in the hands of a trusted Yogi.

The question that haunted him was how Matsya would bear the pain that his plan must inflict upon her - separation from her child. He must give her the tools to understand the truth — see the dualistic reality as it was. And that he did. He named her Satyawati — bearer of Truth. He showed her that the truth lies amidst the extremes of dualities - beyond our conscious perception. We only see one side of the coin. If we are lucky, we may be able to comprehend the other side. We can ascertain through logic that for "Yellow", there must exist an "anti-yellow" but this is just the beginning of the quest. The true journey begins when we take baby steps to understand what is the nature of "knowledge" held with in ...

In a slow subtle manner, he imparted to Satyawati, life learnings of his quest, to make her worthy of the name! And also to impart this "information" to Krishna - information about potential doors to initiate the true quest ..

First - that the desires were the root of all pains. In that he denounced the Dravya Yazna as it was rooted into desires. Satyawati asked then why would anyone work!, for she thought desires were the basis of all that we do. Maharishi pointed her to the nest that a bird-pair made atop the tree where they were sitting. He asked her if these birds made the nest out of desires or was it their Karma? He then pointed to Yamuna — Does this river flow out of desires? Smiling to confused Satyawati, he said — Desires are not the basis of actions, for nothing in this universe may stay action-less even for a moment. "Action" is fundamental. In fact, "action" is life. Desires, on the other hand, make us action-less for we waste precious time thinking about desired objects, or chasing specific outcomes. And channeling our natural actions into the ones that appear to get us closer to a desired goal. He further added — Desires not only waste the time, they are the source of our wave nature. Waves of joy and grief. If we get what we desired, we feel happy, if we don't we feel miserable. In essence desires lend wave nature to human psyche, that makes our reality dualistic. He cited his father Śakti Muni who postulated that most humans change their ‘one chosen’ path because of failure to meet desired goals. They than chase another goal, another deity, and thus get caught in the web of bondage. Thus, it is the desires that take one away from their righteous path. Śakti means power. His father was named Śakti Muni because he demonstrated that dominion over one's desires was the only way to sustain inner power over duality.

Second - that the only way to overcome desires was to stay busy in ‘actions’. Desires lead to momentary elation (followed by sorrow) — ‘actions’, on the other hand, lead of peace and knowledge.

What kind of actions one must do? — asked Satyawati — If one must not be driven by the desires, then how was she expected to know what are the right actions for her.

That is exactly what Krishna is supposed to figure out! — smiled Maharishi— How do we overcome desires and still be indulged in actions? Is it one set of actions for all the human beings or is it different for everyone? How does it change with time and situation? The righteous actions.

This was probably the birth of Karm Yoga that young Krishna learnt in his mother's womb. And, among many things, it also stayed with Satyawati. She , truly subsumed herself into a new identity along with birth of Krishna. As Satyawati took him for first holy dip in Yamuna, the mighty river rose to touch his feet. It washed over Satyawati too, to give her the true perspective. Truth that we are all bound by the waves of joy and grief. Bigger the rise, deeper the fall. Truth that the child in her hands was not hers alone. He must go on to strife the world off duality. And that she must enable him with all the right actions. How could she let duality take over her mind when she was literally the mother of the one made to define the 'righteous path'.

Krishna Dwaipayana was born on full moon night of Summer. Satyawati forgot the pain of carriage and the pain of labor, as she looked at the child. The day is celebrated to this date, as Guru Poornima.

9.3

Two years of hiatus, away from Ashrama, had two goals for Maharishi. Birth of an heir who would carry forward his mission, and to fine tune the scribing technology. However, his two years long absence was an opportunity that many Asuras were waiting for — particularly Kansa — son of Ugrasen.

With Maharishi gone, there was no one to stop Kansa from whatever he wanted to do. As he became sure that Maharishi was gone for good, he house arrested aging Ugrasen and became a king for all practical purposes. Exposure to independent rule, further flamed his lust for power. He needed more money to improve his army, cavalry and elephants. But more so because his needs for pleasures were endless.

Driven by equally ill advisors, Kansa announced a major tax on the Ashrama. One hundred gold coins must be paid immediately to king's exchequer for the past dues, or vacate the holy land of Vasishtha , Sakti and Parasara. And hence forth, he demanded a charge of fifty gold coins per year. That was quite reasonable — he thought — given the congregation was literally awash in wealth - Kaam Dhenu.

Maitreya, who was running the congregation in absence of Maharishi, didn't take the new rules without contest . He approached Ugrasen for the excesses of Kansa only to find that Ugrasen was even more helpless. He then approached Vasudev, Kansa's brother-in-law, who was a rational man as much as Kansa's sister Devki. Both of them raised the concern to the council of clerics in Ugrasen's court but they found all of them pawns, playing in the hands of Asuras. Vasudev and Devki were deeply worried and wondering if or not continue building their new wedding in Mathura or move to the nearby empire across Yamuna where king Shantanu was heard to be just and peace loving. And his son Devvrata was a true leader of good men.

Before Vasudev could take further action, Kansa limited his mobility too — a house arrest till he be tried under fake charges of treason. Without Maharishi , Maitreya was at a stalemate except that he had a trusted friend in the council who sent him daily updates of Kansa's plans. Unfortunately, those updates only aggravated the worries ..

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This past week very well may have been the most interesting week ever, which is a tall order after so many years of constant travel. The last thing my friend Tom told me in January on the day that he unexpectedly went into a coma, was that I should really go to Ukraine. He died shortly afterwards and ever since then I'd thought about the strange intensity with which he'd suggested it. That was a very odd moment and it was our last conversation. It was as if he'd planted a seed in my head, and after several months of thinking about it I knew I just had to go. On the way here I'd stopped at the Motherland Monument in Kyiv and spread some of his ashes as a thank you.

So seems like Tom really was onto something, because even after just one week this place just seems to fit me so perfectly. My nights have been spent at a funny little hotel where the front door was always locked by key from the inside. Guests are literally locked inside the building and must find or call the landlady to let them out with her key. As if the place wasn't already secure enough in a mostly empty city, located in a courtyard only accessible by entering a passcode into a gate.

I didn't much like being locked in and out of my living space, but my working space made up for that. It's an all-volunteer kitchen that I connected with through a person I met in a Whatsapp group for people who want to volunteer in Ukraine. I knew that I wanted to be out of Kyiv in a smaller city with fewer foreign volunteers, close enough to the front line to always be useful but not ON the front line. The invitation to come to Kharkiv seemed perfect, and it was.

After just a week here I already have a key to the kitchen building, so I can do the opening 7:30 AM shift on Sundays and Wednesdays. The rest of the time I work whatever hours I want unless someone has asked me to work a certain shift. There is a small army of middle-aged women who do most of the kitchen prep and cooking, but the bakery area can sometimes be shorthanded. That area is where pretty much all the four or five foreign volunteers tend to congregate.

The kitchen was an arcade restaurant before the war......a restauraunt that doubled as a gaming space. Some of the neon lights in the ceiling still flicker every once and a while but where there were once dining tables there are now racks of bread, stacks of flour and bags of vegetables. Volunteers have a habit of decorating the place with parts of missiles that have fallen on the city, which they’ve painted cheerfully with flowers and bright colors. The kitchen was founded by a married couple about my age who are from here but had built a nice life elsewhere before the war. They decided they just had to come back and help somehow. And they sure have, as the kitchen puts out masses of food daily. The man is a genius engineer and his room-stopping-beautiful wife is an organizing genius. Together they put together the best work environment I've ever come across, war or no war.

By mid-mornings the kitchen is in full swing with a dozen people working throughout and often a half dozen or so others just hanging out. Aid workers, medical staff and soldiers are constantly coming and going with bags of food and buckets of soup. From day one I just started floating from area to area where I noticed things needed to be done, which was apparently an unusual way to work that everyone liked, because I was soon handed a key to the building by the engineer and asked to do the “support” position two days per week, which is basically a person who makes sure everything keeps running smoothly. This can be tricky at times since I speak about 20 words of Russian which are pretty useless in a kitchen, but there are three or four Russian speakers who speak some English, and if not there’s always Google Translate. I have every intention of spending my 3-month visa right here, so at the rate I’m learning new words I should be able to communicate with non-English speaking Russian/Ukrainians by the end of this experience.

I took one half-day off to explore some of the city. The administrative center is heavily damaged and some streets are completely destroyed. The shockwaves and shrapnel from those blasts broke countless thousands of windows across the city. Even many functioning businesses have not replaced the glass, probably in case of new attacks. But there had not been any attacks on this city in several months……until S300 missiles started flying in yesterday from the Russian City of Belgorod some fifty miles away. In the afternoon I was next to the engineer while he was typing on a computer when the first blasts hit, the second of which was accompanied by a wave of energy that shockingly passed through everyone and everything even though it wasn’t close enough to break anything. The engineer just said, “Well that’s not good” and kept typing, although his beautiful wife was a little more concerned. One of the volunteers left the building but everyone else just paused for a brief moment then kept on working.

There were three of four further blasts yesterday afternoon then nothing more till I was rudely awaken from a good midnight sleep on my first night in a new apartment. I’d gone to bed early since I needed to open the kitchen by 7:30. The first S300 exploded some miles away but my brain responded immediately to that unique experience of a shockwave passing through it. Moments later was a blast much closer, like Thor’s hammer slapping the earth. Again not close enough to damage anything, but with a wave powerful enough to keep me awake for the next hour. Had I known the city was going to be attacked again after so many months of quiet, then I probably wouldn’t have rented a top-floor apartment on the fifth floor of an old concrete building. As was the case this afternoon, I didn’t notice any sirens till after the first boom, although the sirens have been a regular occurrence 3 to four times a day when nothing was happening.

Once my brain frequencies return to some normalcy, I turn away from the big windows in my apartment, pull the blanket over my head and go back to sleep. Maybe next time S300’s are exploding outside, I’ll push the chair that folds into a bed into my hallway for the rest of the night.

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Happy Sunday #Nostr!

Here’s your #NostrTechWeekly newsletter brought to you by nostr:npub19mduaf5569jx9xz555jcx3v06mvktvtpu0zgk47n4lcpjsz43zzqhj6vzk , written by nostr:npub1r3fwhjpx2njy87f9qxmapjn9neutwh7aeww95e03drkfg45cey4qgl7ex2 .

NostrTechWeekly is a weekly newsletter focused on the more technical happenings in the nostr-verse.

A little light on NIP activity this week, but a fair bit of activity with work done around search and discoverability. Let’s dive in!

Recent Upgrades to Nostr (AKA NIPs)

1) (Proposed) NIP 133: Game Scores 🃏

This NIP proposes a new nostr event for publishing game scores. Users can publish their own “scores” (like with daily step counts) or game providers can publish the scores of users (imagine a public leaderboard).

This NIP is in early stages, but could be the foundation of some unique game experiences that could only be possible on Nostr.

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Notable projects

RSSLay

This makes any RSS feed into a Nostr profile that can be followed via a pubkey. You can follow blogs, twitter accounts, subreddits, whatever. You’ll just need to tell RSSLay to create a profile for an RSS feed, follow the generated pubkey, and start using the RSSLay relay and you’re good to go.

This could help Nostr be the best place to consume all your content, instead of just another source of it.

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Ditto

nostr:npub108pv4cg5ag52nq082kd5leu9ffrn2gdg6g4xdwatn73y36uzplmq9uyev6 has been making bridging Nostr with Mastadon (and other ActivityPub based tech) as easy as possible. Ditto is the latest foray with that goal.

Ditto is a Nostr client that uses relays to store data, but it acts like a Mastadon server so that you can interact with Mastadon and get many of the benefits of Nostr. Hopefully it’ll continue to make the Nostr-verse and Fediverse more interoperable. Then we may steal all the Mastadon users because Nostr is better 😈.

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Latest conversations: Search and Discoverability

Discoverability

In my estimation, Nostr is the best censorship-resistant social media with any meaningful ongoing usage. Nostr currently isn’t great at one core aspect of great social media experiences: discoverability.

If you know exactly who to follow, Nostr is great. Find those folks and you’re able to interact in a censorship resistant way where you control your data. 👍

If you want to discover people to follow and interact with, it’s currently very difficult.

One of the best things about social media for me is the ability to learn, and what the bird app has historically done very well was surface people I wouldn’t have otherwise heard from. Lots of noise but at least I was exposed to more than the people I already knew.

Without solving this problem it’s unlikely Nostr will attract and onboard a significant fraction of humanity and reach its full potential for good.

Historically solving this problem has meant submitting to the whims of algorithms.

Algorithms as a solution for discoverability

Algorithms are great ways for social media companies to inject ads into users’ feeds; it’s also great for controlling users’ feeds so that content that is “offensive” to advertisers aren’t shown with their ads.

Before all that, algorithms are usually created to help increase the signal to noise ratio of users’ feeds. At their most basic they’re intended to surface content users may like from accounts they’re not following, or to hide content they’ve seen before but someone recently reposted or liked.

We don’t have many true feed algos on Nostr yet, I’ve only seen Nostur and Coracle start experimenting with widening what shows up in users’ feeds. But it goes beyond compiling a full feed for users, the “trending” lists on various clients (Primal and nostr.band being the most cited examples I’ve seen) are introducing more centralized logic around what is recommended to users.

Many came to Nostr because they were tired of the algorithms manipulating their feed and manipulating the reach of content that they published. Many are wary of algos entirely.

Algorithmic feeds are a tempting place to go to solve discoverability, but as the heavier-handed solution it comes with risks that Nostr users are less tolerant of.

Search as a bridge

Before search engines people had the same challenges around discoverability as Nostr users have now.

People actually printed and shipped zines which were themed publications that would publish new or noteworthy websites so that people could discover content on the internet that might interest them. (Sounds a bit like a certain publication you may or may not be reading right now 😉)

Search engines were able to solve the problem of discoverability in a way that was accessible to far more users than previous solutions. It wasn’t that discoverability was impossible before, it was just too much work to unlock usage by the masses.

There are several projects in the Nostr-verse that are attempting to solve this problem, coming from different perspectives.

Nostr.band (built by: nostr:npub1xdtducdnjerex88gkg2qk2atsdlqsyxqaag4h05jmcpyspqt30wscmntxy) is the incumbent if Nostr is old enough to have incumbents. They’re indexing as much of Nostr as they can and putting together trending feeds, and APIs for devs to consume so clients can make Nostr easier to navigate.

relay.noswhere.com (built by nostr:npub12262qa4uhw7u8gdwlgmntqtv7aye8vdcmvszkqwgs0zchel6mz7s6cgrkj) is an attempt to make a relay available that follows the exact Nostr specifications as possible but still make tasks like putting together a trending feed easier for clients.

There are even solutions like the project by nostr:npub1vp8fdcyejd4pqjyrjk9sgz68vuhq7pyvnzk8j0ehlljvwgp8n6eqsrnpsw https://advancednostrsearch.vercel.app/ to give searchability a user interface or https://relay.guide/inspector (built by nostr:npub1r3fwhjpx2njy87f9qxmapjn9neutwh7aeww95e03drkfg45cey4qgl7ex2) to just help people inspect what events are on a relay.

Effective, accessible, dev-friendly search could be the happy middle that allows us to avoid heavy algorithmic feeds, but still allow clients to help users discover content.

The challenge is some solutions (like nostr.band) tend towards creating more of a walled garden around their solution, because they’re creating APIs that are a layer on top of Nostr instead of utilizing Nostr’s unique and specific architecture. While noswhere is more exactly tied to Nostr’s design specifications (what’s outlined in NIPs) it’s not yet as widely adopted or utilized.

The risk of consolidation

Just like what we saw with Google monopolizing web search, solutions to discoverability of any network have strong incentives towards a winner-take-all situation. Nostr is not uniquely immune to that.

Discoverability is a fundamental challenge of decentralization, but it must be solved for Nostr to live up to its potential. I’m glad that Nostr devs are trying things and figuring out what works so we can build that future as fast as possible.

Events

Here are some upcoming events that we are looking forward to! We keep a comprehensive list and details of Nostr-related events that we hear about (in person or virtual) that you can bookmark here NostrConf Report

1. Nostrasia Nov 1-3 in Tokyo & Hong Kong
2. Nostrville Nov 9-10 in Nashville, TN, USA
3. NostrCon Jan 12, 2024 (online only)

Until next time 🫡

If you want to see something highlighted, if we missed anything, or if you’re building something we didn’t post about, let us know, DMs welcome.

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Stay Classy, Nostr.

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In the referenced video, I review the connection between loneliness and social disconnection with metabolic disease. I was inspired by an article review regarding metabolic disease and social isolation. Chris Palmer, M.D. is a psychiatrist who is active in treating many mental health disorders with ketogenic diet intervention. He and others propose that mitochondrial dysfunction may be at the root of these disorders. Mitochondrial dysfunction is also implicated in metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and obesity. In the video, I review the physiology of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. I discuss cortisol, insulin, and oxytocin. I also elude to the endocannabinoid system and its influence. I discuss some reasonable treatments for social isolation and loneliness. I list a multitude of health problems that seem to all be related to a base root cause.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/zZAwg6CVHKc.

I hope this helps you and your loved ones!

Jason Williams, D.O.

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In the referenced video, I discuss some basics of the intestinal barrier. I present the interplay with the immune system, the intestines, and chronic disease. I discuss some of the triggers of an impaired intestinal barrier and gut dysbiosis that can contribute to disease. I list some of the chronic inflammatory health conditions that seem to be linked to immune activation. I discuss advanced-glycation end products, both exogenously ingested and endogenously produced. I discuss food additives. I discuss the similarity to some food additives to the antibodies found in celiac disease. I note that countries that have been the quickest to adopt food additives, are measured to have the fastest rise in autoimmune disease rates. I review the categories of chronic health diseases that occur with increasing use of food additives, with the incidence of neurologic diseases increasing the most. I discuss vitamin deficiencies that can occur with impaired absorption, specifically the commonality of vitamin D deficiency and some of its health consequences. I recommend avoiding ingestion of glucose, fructose, carbohydrates in general, and gluten due to these findings.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/G6MCHFzZ-SY

I hope this helps you and your loved ones!

Jason Williams, D.O.

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In the below referenced video, I discuss celiac disease. I review how you might develop this condition under the influence of genetics and gluten ingestion. I discuss the common sources of gluten. I discuss methods of making the diagnosis of celiac disease. I report that this condition is very common, underrecognized, and increasing in incidence. I review common symptoms that children and adults experience when they have celiac disease. I review a list of some of the additional medical conditions that are seen in conjunction with celiac disease. I review the similarity between diabetes mellitus type 1 and celiac disease. I discuss the fact that celiac disease significantly worsens the microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus type 1. I discuss how gluten elimination can improve diabetes mellitus type 1 control. I discuss new areas of research in CD8 T cells and mast cells with relation to celiac disease. I also discuss the way celiac disease can result in many symptoms that can delay diagnosis and treatment.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/UFcOJI6NenE

I hope this helps you and your loved ones!

Jason Williams, D.O.

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In the below-referenced video, I discuss fructose. Fructose can be ingested and is also produced endogenously in your body. I review the absorption of fructose and how excess fructose is processed. I discuss how your body produces fructose. I discuss how fructose affects multiple body systems. I discuss the potential survival benefit of fructose in times of scarcity, but how most of us don't live in scarcity. I discuss how fructose leads to obesity, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, dementia, and even gout. I discuss how salt affects hunger, basal metabolic rate, and works synergistically with fructose to cause health derangement. I reviewed uric acid and gout. I discuss sources of high fructose corn syrup. I review sources of purines and umami, foods that can worsen gout.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/0qULpQ7CUaQ

I hope this helps you and your loved ones!

Jason Williams, D.O.

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In this referenced video, I discuss apolipoproteins and what they are. Apolipoprotein testing allows for more precise cardiovascular lipid risk stratification. I discuss the short-comings of LDL-C mass testing. I discuss the advantage of apolipoprotein testing in determining the number of atherogenic particles. I review the theory of atherosclerosis. I talk about some of the factors that result in increased inflammation. I discuss the impact of an unfavorable Apo B/ApoA ratio and how lifestyle intervention can improve this ratio. I discuss the use of cholesterol-lowering medications in the event that lifestyle intervention is unsuccessful in improving this ratio. I discuss the current statin treatment guidelines. I reviewed some articles that discuss pro's and con's of statin therapy. In preparation for this video, I reviewed about 50 journal articles dated between 1997 and present day.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/Z_FeqC1YxbE

Hope this helps you or your loved ones!

Jason Williams, D.O.

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In this referenced video, I discuss a recent article that implicated Erythritol in cardiac risk. I discuss what erythritol is. I discuss endogenous production of erythritol through the pentose phosphate pathway. I discuss how erythritol can be affected by various health conditions and can be a marker for poor health. I discuss the article author's assertion that erythritol consumption can increase cardiovascular risk. I discuss my skepticism of the validity of the conclusions. I discuss the difference between causation and correlation.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/uC2kTx2VsUQ

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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In this referenced video, I review a recent headline article-Keto diet causes heart disease. This information was presented at a recent American College of Cardiology conference. No published journal article exists. I discuss the authors definition of keto diet, 25% of calories from carbohydrate. I calculated the actual grams of carbohydrate that this would equate to, 125 g/day. I discuss how this is not likely to be a diet that causes ketosis. I also discuss the particular experts that were interviewed in the CNN article. Both of these experts appear to be plant-based diet advocates, unlikely to have a favorable opinion regarding a low-carbohydrate diet. I caution you to consider that these articles may not have accurate information. I also discuss how more information is needed to answer this question.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/Pf4QhXGJmuY

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In this referenced video, I introduce sauna and some of its physiologic alterations in the body. I discuss how sauna mimics the benefits of exercise. I review a few studies that show decreased risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's disease. I discuss sauna use benefit with regards to heart rate variability, parasympathetic tone, growth hormone, and heat shock proteins, to name a few. Sauna offers a potential anti-aging benefit. I discuss safety concerns with certain medical conditions and medications.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/7tynI2KqjK0

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In this referenced video below, I discuss flow states. I define flow states. Flow states occur while participating in an activity that you really love or are skilled at, that is also challenging. This activity requires intense focus and the outside world does not seem to matter while you are in a flow state. I review a couple of areas of the brain involved in flow states. I discuss the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine and their actions. I discuss mindful meditation as a preparation to enter a flow state. I discuss the need for appropriate timing; when you personally will be most likely to enter a flow state. I discuss some tricks to avoid leaving the flow state. I talk about the overall health benefits from entering flow states.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/Ha4MihB8NxQ

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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In this below referenced video I discuss shoulder pain and some of the potential diagnoses that one might receive if they have shoulder pain including: subacromial impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tear, and frozen shoulder syndrome. I briefly discuss imaging. I discuss traditional treatments of shoulder pain including: physical therapy, joint injection, and surgery. I discuss my accidental discovery of John Kirsch, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon through a loosely related online search. Dr. Kirsch wrote a book titled shoulder pain? The solution and prevention: Fourth edition. In this book, Dr. Kirsch discusses what happens with the acromiohumeral articulation while hanging from an overhead bar by the hands. The theory is that this hanging activity results in the humerus slightly bending the acromion process of the scapula, improving the subacromial space, allowing the tendons to run beneath the acromion process more smoothly. His technique involves progressive bar hangs until you can hang for greater than 1 minute between multiple sequences. After the bar hangs, he recommends shoulder physical therapy type exercises with gravity or with light dumbbell weights. He cautions people not to implement this treatment if they have severe osteoporosis or have a history of frequent shoulder dislocations. In the case of home application, you also must be safe in your application of the bar so that you are not injured if the bar cannot support you and you fall. Dr. Kirsch attests that many people have avoided surgery by applying his treatment plan.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/R_QK6eoRn40

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In this referenced video, I discuss mast cell activation syndrome. I give a brief description of mast cells-immune cells that release chemicals that modify immune responses and inflammation. I discuss some properties of mast cells and how quickly they can be activated. I discuss some of the symptoms that occur with mast cell activation. I discuss how to diagnose this disorder. I am interested in mast cells to help patients with their symptoms. I am also interested in the connection of mast cells and atherosclerosis. I review the endothelial glycocalyx and its importance in regulating the function of the blood vessel. I discuss medication and natural methods that can improve mast cell function.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/JtJkYAI46SU

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In the below-referenced video, I discuss hormone replacement therapy and the Women's Health Initiative Study. This study was intended to define risks of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, coronary heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis with hormone replacement. The study was terminated early due to concern over unacceptable adverse outcomes. This study was pivotal in directing patients and prescribing physicians to limit hormone replacement therapy. This study has been reevaluated. The data has been analyzed again and again. The initial conclusions of the study that resulted in early termination, increased breast cancer risk and increased coronary heart disease events, have been overturned. It is very hard to reverse our habits and thoughts, however. Women have suffered with menopausal symptoms for years due to hesitancy to recommend and prescribe hormone replacement therapy. I discuss some of the many benefits that women can experience with hormone replacement therapy.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/KmrAWvl28NU

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In the below-referenced video, I discuss the topic of heart rate variability. Heart rate variability refers to how often your heart rate varies. Within reason, the more heart rate variability you have the better your overall health. Poor heart rate variability has been linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and inflammation. I discuss the autonomic nervous system. I specifically discuss the impact of the parasympathetic nervous system and the vagus nerve in immune function. I discuss the effect of age on heart rate variability. I discuss some of the behaviors that influence heart rate variability including: alcohol, sleep, diet, exercise, and cold exposure to name a few. I also discuss a few of the heart rate variability monitoring devices that can be used for personal tracking.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/eW1bkzprU4k

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In the referenced video, I give a rudimentary overview of B and T cells and their function in immune health. I give my recommendations for improved immune function. Immune function speaks of acute illness, but also cancer and chronic autoimmune processes. I discuss the pillars of treatment including: sleep, diet, exercise, living in community, gut microbiome health, vitamin D, the endorphin system, and the endocannabinoid system. I speak about each of these items. I discuss the effects on T regulatory cells and immune function. I also speak about the direct effects of (glucose) sugar on immunity.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/16sJSKSGs1w

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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In this video, I introduce the topic of the endothelial glycocalyx. I give a definition and localize this to the relevant anatomy. I discuss the myriad functions of the endothelial glycocalyx. I discuss how the glycocalyx is effected by glucose (sugar). I pose the thought that vascular disease may just be a presentation of diabetes. I discuss atherosclerosis and how inflammation and the immune system contributes to this process. I briefly discuss mast cells and their role in atherosclerosis. I discuss interventions to improve endothelial glycocalyx function and hopefully delay hypertension and cardiovascular disease onset.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/HfXBjQ26Y9I

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In this video, I discuss the problem of osteoporosis, but do not dwell on diagnostic criteria, bone mineral density testing, and DEXA scans. I list the common causes of osteoporosis. I highlight the impact of inflammation on osteoporosis and how this may be relevant for many people. The recent increased incidence of osteoporosis suggests that something external may be driving this condition. I briefly speak about the autonomic nervous system and its role in inflammation. I also discuss mast cells and histamine, emphasizing a possible role in osteoporosis. I discuss ways to diminish mast cell activation with diet, stress reduction, and even medications. I also discuss proton pump inhibitor medications and how these medications can increase the risk of osteoporosis.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/DVTJ7to71h0

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This video can help to answer the question for some, "do I need a statin?" In this video, I briefly discuss the CAC score and coronary artery CT scan. I review this test as a screening tool for risk stratification in a patient with intermediate cardiovascular risk. I talk about how progression of CAC score can be more predictive of 6 year cardiac events than a static CAC score. I also touch on how to reduce your risk of progression of cardiovascular risk with lifestyle intervention.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/HmNYHAgXV4I

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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The referenced video discusses our need for sleep for optimal health. I review sleep stages, neurotransmitters, and hormones that are involved in sleep. I list many of the possible causes of poor sleep. I review sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome in greater detail. I discuss some traditional and nontraditional treatments for sleep disorders.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/61w_cL6qwDI

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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The referenced-below video discusses the endocannabinoid system. Endocannabinoids and their receptors interact to regulate many vital body processes. Endocannabinoids strongly influence the immune system, as well. Endocannabinoid receptors are found throughout the body. Using THC to influence the endocannabinoid system can result in cannabis hyperemesis and/or psychosis. I briefly discuss CBD and its possible benefit in mood and sense of well-being, as well as FDA warnings. In this video, I discuss stress and the myriad disease processes that have been linked to stress. The endocannabinoid system function can be leveraged with healthy choices. The endocannabinoid system function seems to be enhanced by omega 3 fatty acids, exercise, stress reduction, and meditation. A link exists between inflammation, stress, exercise, and metabolic health. Make good choices and LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/q9GXS5_1F00

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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The below-referenced video discusses amplified pain syndrome. My son and I tell the story of how this condition personally affected him and our family. We discuss symptoms and the need for extensive workup to rule out other conditions. We discuss the theorized pathophysiology of this condition and its likeness with complex regional pain syndrome. We discuss the recommended treatment of this disorder, including cognitive retraining that the pain is not harmful, intense exercise, psychology, creativity, and positive reframing. I offer a warning to health care providers regarding labeling patients that have complaints without clear objective findings. I give hope and encouragement to patients to keep looking if they don't have adequate answers.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/7t0gQva_bh0

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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The below-referenced video introduces the challenge of treating patients with chronic diseases. I reveal the treatment option of low dose naltrexone. Many health conditions have been improved and effectively treated with low dose naltrexone and are listed in the video. Brief discussion of side effects, special circumstances, and reasonable expectations for timing of improvement. I discuss the proposed mechanisms of action of low dose naltrexone. I discuss evidence-based medicine and the power of anecdotal evidence.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/0WUXNar7at8

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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I am Jason Williams, D.O. I am a family physician in the midwest. I am interested in making my patients healthier and helping them LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES! I am interested in learning and would like to educate my patients as well. Time constraints prevent me from sharing all of the information that I would like my patients to receive. I decided to make a YouTube channel and post videos to this channel that my patients can use as supplemental information. Other people may view my videos, but these videos cannot serve as medical advice, they should see their personal physician for their healthcare needs.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/SWvljyoShs4

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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Discussion of fasting. This video answers the following questions: What is fasting? Who should not fast? Who benefit the most from fasting? How does fasting improve your health? What are the types of fasting? Is it easier to fast if already implementing a low carbohydrate, high fat diet? What fluids should I take in while fasting?

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/y1gGAimxEbA

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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In the referenced video, I present a short summary regarding my common treatment recommendations for diabetes, fatty liver disease, and obesity. I briefly discuss the theory that insulin drives the development of these conditions. The premise of my recommendations then is to lower insulin levels. I discuss avoiding sugar, artificial sweeteners, carbohydrates, and processed grains. I discuss what happens to grains with processing. I review a couple of protective factors including fiber and vinegar. I recommend moderate protein intake. I recommend fat intake. I discuss behavioral modification with timing of eating, avoiding snacks, and implementing intermittent fasting. I discuss how poor sleep and stress can lead to increased insulin levels. I point out that those that implement more of these recommendations have a greater likelihood of success.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/N6cen1-inU8

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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In the below-referenced short video, I define metabolic syndrome. I discuss the increased incidence of metabolic syndrome. I discuss the association of metabolic syndrome to many common medical conditions today. I discuss lifestyle modification to treat/prevent the health conditions associated with metabolic syndrome.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/3nmvi8pFxxw

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Jason Williams, D.O.

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The below-referenced video discusses the current health crisis with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. I mention Ancel Keys and his contribution to dietary guidelines. I discuss the departure of the 1977 dietary guidelines from our prior way of eating. I discuss Dr. Osler and his treatment of diabetes with carbohydrate dietary restriction. I discuss the invention of insulin and how this changed the practice of the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes. I admit that we may have access to limited study in the nutritional area, but the recent Virta Health study has shown promise in treating patients with metabolic disease with low carbohydrate, high-fat diet.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/0dBbXw7wFWE

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Jason Williams, D.O.