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Embarking on the journey of operating your own Lightning node on the Bitcoin Layer 2 network is more than just a tech-savvy endeavor; it's a step into a realm of financial autonomy and cutting-edge innovation. By running a node, you become a vital part of a revolutionary movement that's reshaping how we think about money and digital transactions. This role not only offers a unique perspective on blockchain technology but also places you at the heart of a community dedicated to decentralization and network resilience. Beyond the technicalities, it's about embracing a new era of digital finance, where you contribute directly to the network's security, efficiency, and growth, all while gaining personal satisfaction and potentially lucrative rewards.

In essence, running your own Lightning node is a powerful way to engage with the forefront of blockchain technology, assert financial independence, and contribute to a more decentralized and efficient Bitcoin network. It's an adventure that offers both personal and communal benefits, from gaining in-depth tech knowledge to earning a place in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency.

Running your own Lightning node for the Bitcoin Layer 2 network can be an empowering and beneficial endeavor. Here are 10 reasons why you might consider taking on this task:

1. Direct Contribution to Decentralization: Operating a node is a direct action towards decentralizing the Bitcoin network, crucial for its security and resistance to control or censorship by any single entity.

2. Financial Autonomy: Owning a node gives you complete control over your financial transactions on the network, free from reliance on third-party services, which can be subject to fees, restrictions, or outages.

3. Advanced Network Participation: As a node operator, you're not just a passive participant but an active player in shaping the network, influencing its efficiency and scalability through direct involvement.

4. Potential for Higher Revenue: With strategic management and optimal channel funding, your node can become a preferred route for transactions, potentially increasing the routing fees you can earn.

5. Cutting-Edge Technological Engagement: Running a node puts you at the forefront of blockchain and bitcoin technology, offering insights into future developments and innovations.

6. Strengthened Network Security: Each new node adds to the robustness of the Bitcoin network, making it more resilient against attacks and failures, thus contributing to the overall security of the ecosystem.

7. Personalized Fee Structures: You have the flexibility to set your own fee policies, which can balance earning potential with the service you provide to the network.

8. Empowerment Through Knowledge: The process of setting up and managing a node provides deep learning opportunities, empowering you with knowledge that can be applied in various areas of blockchain and fintech.

9. Boosting Transaction Capacity: By running a node, you help to increase the overall capacity of the Lightning Network, enabling more transactions to be processed quickly and at lower costs.

10. Community Leadership and Reputation: As an active node operator, you gain recognition within the Bitcoin community, which can lead to collaborative opportunities and a position of thought leadership in the space.

These reasons demonstrate the impactful and transformative nature of running a Lightning node, appealing to those who are deeply invested in the principles of bitcoin and wish to actively shape its future. Jump aboard, and embrace the journey toward full independence. 🐶🐾🫡🚀🚀🚀

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Chef's notes

Serving these two dishes together will create a delightful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving meal, offering a perfect blend of traditional flavors with a homemade touch.

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 1 - 2 hours
• 🍽️ Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey (about 12-14 lbs), thawed and ready to cook
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 lemon, halved
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• Apple and Sage Stuffing
• 1 loaf of crusty bread, cut into cubes
• 2 apples, cored and chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Prepare the Herb Butter: Mix the softened butter with the chopped thyme, rosemary, and sage. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare the Turkey: Remove any giblets from the turkey and pat it dry. Loosen the skin and spread a generous amount of herb butter under and over the skin.
4. Add Aromatics: Inside the turkey cavity, place the quartered onion, lemon halves, and garlic cloves.
5. Roast: Place the turkey in a roasting pan. Tent with aluminum foil and roast. A general guideline is about 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.
6. Rest and Serve: Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
7. Next: Apple and Sage Stuffing
8. Dry the Bread: Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and let them dry overnight, or toast them in the oven.
9. Cook the Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter and cook the onion, celery, and garlic until soft.
10. Combine Ingredients: Add the apples, sage, and bread cubes to the skillet. Stir in the chicken broth until the mixture is moist. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Bake: Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-40 minutes, until golden brown on top.

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Testing a brand new YakiHonne native client for iOS. Smooth as butter (not penis butter 🤣🍆🧈) with great visual experience and intuitive navigation. Amazing work by the team behind it! * lists * work

Bold text work!

Images could have used nostr.build instead of raw S3 from us-east-1 region.

Very impressive! You can even save the draft and continue later, before posting the long-form note!

🐶🐾🤯🤯🤯🫂💜

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I just tested building a browser plugin, it was easier than I thought. Here I'll walk you through the steps of creating a minimal working example of a browser plugin, a.k.a. the "Hello World" of browser plugins.

First of all there are two main browser platforms out there, Chromium and Mozilla. They do some things a little differently, but similar enough that we can build a plugin that works on both. This plugin will work in both, I'll describe the firefox version, but the chromium version is very similar.

What is a browser plugin?

Simply put, a browser plugin is a program that runs in the browser. It can do things like modify the content of a webpage, or add new functionality to the browser. It's a way to extend the browser with custom functionality. Common examples are ad blockers, password managers, and video downloaders.

In technical terms, they are plugins that can insert html-css-js into your browser experience.

How to build a browser plugin

Step 0: Basics

You'll need a computer, a text editor and a browser. For testing and development I personally think that the firefox developer edition is the easiest to work with. But any Chrome based browser will also do.

Create a working directory on your computer, name it anything you like. I'll call mine hello-world-browser-plugin. Open the directory and create a file called manifest.json. This is the most important file of your plugin, and it must be named exactly right.

Step 1: manifest.json

After creation open your file manifest.json in your text editor and paste the following code:

json { "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Hello World", "version": "1.0", "description": "A simple 'Hello World' browser extension", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["<all_urls>"], "js": ["hello.js"] //The name of your script file. // "css": ["hello.css"] //The name of your css file. } ] }

If you wonder what the json file format is, it's a normal text file with a special syntax such that a computer can easily read it. It's the json syntax you see in the code above. Let's go through what's being said here. (If you are not interested, just skip to the next step after pasting this we are done here.)

• manifest_version: This is the version of the manifest file format. It's currently at version 3, and it's the latest version. It's important that you set this to 3, otherwise your plugin won't work.
• name: This is the name of your plugin. It can be anything you like.
• version: This is the version of your plugin. It can be anything you like.
• description: This is the description of your plugin. It can be anything you like.
• content_scripts: This is where you define what your plugin does. It's a list of scripts that will be executed when the browser loads a webpage. In this case we have one script, called hello.js. It's the script that we'll create in the next step.
• matches: This is a list of urls that the script will be executed on. In this case we have <all_urls>, which means that the script will be executed on all urls. You can also specify a specific url, like https://brave.com/*, which means that the script will only be executed on urls that start with https://brave.com/.
• js: This is a list of javascript files that will be executed. In this case we have one file, called hello.js. It's the script that we'll create in the next step.
• css: This is where you can add a list of css files that will be executed. In this case we have none, but you can add css files here if you want to.
• //: Text following these two characters are comments. They are ignored by the computer, You can add comments anywhere you like, and they are a good way to document your code.

Step 2: hello.js

Now it's time to create another file in your project folder. This time we'll call it hello.js. When created, open it in your text editor and paste the following code:

js console.log("Hello World!"); That's javascript code, and it's what will be executed when you run your plugin. It's a simple console.log statement, which will print the text "Hello World!" to the console. The console is a place where the browser prints out messages, and it's a good place to start when debugging your plugin.

Step 3: Load and launch your plugin

Firefox

Now it's time to load your plugin into your browser. Open your browser and go to the url about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox. You should see a page that looks something like this:

Click the button that says "Load Temporary Add-on...". A file dialog will open, navigate to your project folder and select the file manifest.json. Your plugin should now be loaded and running.

Go to a website, any website, and open the inspector then navigate to the console. You'll find the inspector by right-clicking anywhere within the webpage, and click "Inspector" in the drop-down menu. When opening the console you might see some log messages from the site you visited and... you should see the text "Hello World!" printed there, from our little plugin! Congratulations!

Chrome

Open your browser and go to the url chrome://extensions/. Click the button that says "Load unpacked". A file dialog will open, navigate to your project folder and select the folder hello-world-browser-plugin. Your plugin should now be loaded and running.

Note the difference, of selecting the file manifest.json in firefox, and selecting the folder hello-world-browser-plugin in chrome. Otherwise, the process is the same. So I'll repeat the same text as above: (for those who skipped ahead..)

Go to a website, any website, and open the inspector then navigate to the console. You'll find the inspector by right-clicking anywhere within the webpage, and click "Inspector" in the drop-down menu. When opening the console you might see some log messages from the site you visited and... you should see the text "Hello World!" printed there, from our little plugin! Congratulations!

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As you can see this isn't as complicated as one might think. Having preformed a "Hello-World!"-project is a very useful and valuable first step. These setup steps are the basics for any browser plugin, and you can build on this to create more advanced plugins.

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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

@ d2e97f73:ea9a4d1b

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.

@ 82341f88:fbfbe6a2

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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สวัสดีครับ ยินดีต้อนรับสมาชิกใหม่สู่สังคมชาวม่วง ด้วยความยินดียิ่ง

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ในเบื้องต้นเข้าไปเรียนรู้และศึกษาการใช้งานตามโน๊ตของพี่แจ๊ค กู๊ดเดย์ พี่ใหญ่ของเราก่อนเลยครับ (จะรู้ว่าโลกใบนี้กว้างใหญ่กว่าที่เห็น)

===================== แล้วก็ไปเพิ่มกระเป๋า LN Wallet สำหรับรับ zap ง่าย ๆ ได้จากบทความของจารย์ Notoshi (อาจารย์อาร์ม RS)

• หากใช้ Nostr บนคอมพิวเตอร์เป็นประจำ สามารถผูกกับ Browser Extension เพื่อใช้งานง่าย ๆ แนะนำ "Getalby​" ครับ

• หากเล่นบนมือถืออาจจะเหมาะกับ "Wallet of Satoshi​" และ "Blink​ wallet​" มากกว่า

แต่แนะนำว่าควรมีทั้ง 2 แบบครับ ท่านจะได้ใช้ประโยชน์ในเวลาที่เหมาะสมอย่างแน่นอน 5555

===================== จากนั้นไปเพิ่ม Siamstr Relay - wss://relay.siamstr.com - wss://teemie1-relay.duckdns.org

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Nostr: โซเชียล​มีเดีย​เสรีไร้ศูนย์กลาง

ภาพ : Network diagram จาก https://nostr.how/en/the-protocol

===================== สุดท้ายผมหวังว่าเราจะได้รู้จักกันมากขึ้นกว่านี้ เพื่อร่วมกันสร้างสังคมที่เต็มไปด้วยคุณค่า และความรู้สึกดี ๆ ให้แก่กันต่อไปครับ

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Dec. 16, 2023

Congress Votes To EXTEND Unconstitutional Spying On Americans...

Democrat Senate staffer films gay sex tape in Senate hearing room...

VIDEO: Ukraine Deputy Detonates THREE Grenades in Council Meeting...

Ukraine puts head of Russian church on 'wanted' list...

IDF troops ‘mistakenly’ kill 3 hostages who escaped...

Israel Says Gaza War Will Continue With or Without World Support...

Jewish Teacher in Georgia 'Threatened to Behead Student for Criticizing Israeli Flag in His Classroom'...

Southwest Airlines offers ‘free extra seats’ to obese passengers...

70 Percent of Deaths from Pfizer Vaccine in Japan Reported Within 10 Days of Jab: Study

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Introduction: Crypto.com Exchange for European Traders

Reside in Europe, including non-EUR countries? Frustrated with the exorbitant spreads on the Crypto.com App (up to 5%) and high credit card fees (up to 3%) when you're eager to buy or sell cryptocurrency? This guide is tailored for you!

Quick Transfer with SEPA Instant

Did you know that you can transfer EUR to your Crypto.com Exchange account within minutes, and sometimes even seconds, including weekends and bank holidays? Yes, you absolutely can, thanks to SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst).

Supported Banks

To avail of fast EUR to Crypto.com Exchange transfers, ensure that your bank supports the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) scheme. If your bank, or FinTech apps like Wise, is on this list, you're good to go.

My Recommendation: I vouch for Wise due to its flawless functionality and favorable exchange rates. If your bank doesn't support SCT Inst and you're unwilling to wait, you can swiftly load your account with any currency using a bank card for a rather small fee (~1.2%). My Wise Referral Code: andreya54

24/7 Transfer Availability

SCT Inst is incredibly flexible:

• 24/7/365 availability, including weekends and bank holidays
• Immediate receipt and availability of funds
• €100,000 transaction limit (unless previously agreed otherwise between PSPs)

For more details, you can read this document by the European Central Bank.

TL;DR

To Buy crypto: - EUR => BTC/EUR => ANY/BTC => ANY
- Use Limit order at the Lowest offer (aka "ask") (red order book)

To Sell crypto: - ANY => ANY/BTC => BTC/EUR => EUR
- Use Limit order at the Highest bid (green order book)

How to Buy Cryptocurrency with EUR

Here's how to save up to 8% on spreads and fees when buying/selling crypto compared to the Crypto.com App.

1. Log in to Crypto.com Exchange: Go to the Dashboard or Wallet in the top right, and navigate to Bank Transfer on the left sidebar.  

2. Deposit via SEPA: Choose EUR -> SEPA -> Deposit and use the displayed IBAN for transferring EUR to your Crypto.com Exchange account.

Trading Interface Tips

Intimidated by the professional trading interface? Don't be. Here's how to read the order book:

• Offers (Red): These are the prices at which people are willing to sell the asset. The lowest offer is often called the "Ask."
• Bids (Green): These are the prices at which people are willing to buy the asset. The highest bid is often called the "Bid."

Trading occurs when a buyer's bid meets a seller's offer. In market terms, this is often at the point where the highest bid and the lowest offer intersect. This intersection is frequently referred to as the "market price" for that particular asset at that specific time.

On trading pairs

Crypto.com Exchange offers only two EUR trading pairs: BTC/EUR and ETH/EUR. This is logical given that these assets have the highest liquidity in terms of market capitalization. While we hope for the addition of more pairs, the existing options still serve as useful proxies for purchasing other cryptocurrencies.

"highest liquidity" means that an asset like a cryptocurrency or stock can be easily bought or sold without causing a significant impact on its price. For a trader, this is good because it means they can quickly enter or exit positions without worrying about huge price changes.

Steps to Buy BTC with EUR

1. Navigate to the BTC/EUR Spot trading pair.
2. Choose "Buy" on the right-hand menu.
3. Stay on the "Limit" tab.
4. Specify your order value (how much EUR you want to spend to buy BTC)
5. Select the lowest offered (aka "ask") price (bottom of the red order book).
6. Click "Buy BTC" to confirm.

Diversifying: How to Buy ATOM Token?

First, buy BTC as previously explained. Then:

1. Navigate to the ATOM/BTC Spot trading pair.
2. Choose "Buy" on the right-hand menu.
3. Stay on the "Limit" tab.
4. Specify your order value (how much BTC you want to spend to buy ATOM)
5. Select the lowest offered (aka "ask") price (bottom of the red order book).
6. Click "Buy ATOM" to confirm.

Selling Your Assets

The process is the same but in reverse. Sell at the highest bid (top of the green order book).

Selling ATOM for BTC

1. Navigate to the ATOM/BTC Spot trading pair.
2. Choose "Sell" on the right-hand menu.
3. Stay on the "Limit" tab.
4. Specify your quantity value (how much ATOM you want to sell to buy BTC)
5. Select the highest bid (top of the green order book).
6. Click "Sell ATOM" to confirm.

Selling BTC for EUR

1. Navigate to the BTC/EUR Spot trading pair.
2. Choose "Sell" on the right-hand menu.
3. Stay on the "Limit" tab.
4. Specify your quantity value (how much BTC you want to sell to buy EUR)
5. Select the highest bid (top of the green order book).
6. Click "Sell BTC" to confirm.

You can then withdraw EUR back to your bank directly from the Crypto.Com Exchange.

Additionally

After you click "Buy" or "Sell," you will see your order in the "Open Orders" tab in the bottom menu. Once your order is 100% filled, it will disappear, and you will be able to see it in the "Trade History" tab.

Sometimes you might miss the opportunity as the price moves, and someone else's order could get filled faster than yours. Don't worry; you can either wait a little longer in hopes that someone will make an offer at this price or simply cancel your order and submit it again at the next lowest price if you are in a hurry.

Maker/Taker Fees Explained

When you open Buy/Sell orders on the Crypto.com exchange, you may incur small Maker/Taker fees of less than 0.0728%, or even no fees at all, depending on the amount of CRO you have staked on the platform.

• Maker Fee: When you place an order that adds liquidity to the market, you are a "Maker". This usually happens when you set a "limit" order that does not execute immediately and sits on the order book waiting for someone to match against it. Since you are "making" liquidity available for others, you pay a Maker fee.
• Taker Fee: When you place an order that removes liquidity from the market, you are a "Taker". This generally occurs when you place a "market" order that executes immediately against a pre-existing order on the order book. Because you are "taking" liquidity away, you pay a Taker fee.

Typically, Taker fees are higher than Maker fees as an incentive for traders to add liquidity to the market.

Read more on Maker/Taker fees on the Crypto.Com Exchange platform.

Conclusion

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Introduction

In the world of blockchain technology, a nonce plays a pivotal role in ensuring transaction security and uniqueness. This article demystifies the nonce's role in major blockchain platforms - Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cosmos/CometBFT, highlighting its importance and distinct functionalities in each.

The Role of Nonce in ECDSA and Its Importance

In Bitcoin (and most of blockchains) transactions, the nonce is a randomly generated number integral to the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA). It guarantees each digital signature's uniqueness and security. The randomness and secrecy of the nonce are vital. If predictable or exposed, it can compromise the entire security of a transaction.

The Risk of Nonce Exposure and Private Key Recovery

If a nonce is compromised, it poses a risk of private key recovery. To understand this, one must consider the signature components (r, s), the public key (which becomes known once you sign & broadcast at least one transaction in Bitcoin). A predictable or reused nonce can leak critical information, enabling savvy attackers to backtrack to the private key.

This specific type of attack is called a nonce covert channel attack. And methods protecting against this are called anti-klepto or anti-exfil (interchangebly).

Worth noting that anti-klepto/anti-exfil are broader terms for methods that protect against various forms of secret data exfiltration, including but not limited to attacks involving nonce misuse.

Bitcoin's UTXO Model and Nonce Functionality

Bitcoin utilizes the Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXO) model, ensuring that each Bitcoin is spent only once. This model is distinct from nonce management in ECDSA and adds an additional layer of security against double-spending in the Bitcoin network.

Address rotation in Bitcoin, as implemented through BIP32 (Hierarchical Deterministic Wallets), enhances privacy and isolates financial risk by generating a unique address and corresponding private key for each address created, not necessarily for each individual transaction. While this strategy effectively segregates risk to individual addresses, it does not directly prevent the vulnerability of private key derivation from nonce exposure in the ECDSA signature process, as this risk is inherent to the signature mechanism itself and is independent of the address or its associated private key.

Ethereum's Account-Based Model and Nonce Usage

Ethereum, unlike Bitcoin, operates on an account-based model. Each account has a sequential transaction nonce, starting from 0, which is public. This nonce, different from the ECDSA nonce, helps in transaction ordering and network integrity.

Nonces in Cosmos/CometBFT Blockchains

Cosmos/CometBFT blockchains, akin to Ethereum, adopt an account-based model. They use nonces, similar to Ethereum's transaction nonce, for transaction ordering and preventing replay attacks. These nonces are distinct from the ECDSA nonce used in the digital signature process.

Conclusion

The use of "nonce" in Ethereum for transaction sequence (akin to account sequence in Cosmos/CometBFT blockchains), leading to confusion with ECDSA nonce, is simply a coincidental choice of terminology.

In summary, while Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cosmos/CometBFT and many other blockchains employ nonces in ECDSA signing, their transaction management and double-spending prevention methods differ significantly. Understanding these nuances is crucial for blockchain users and developers to appreciate the underlying security mechanisms of these diverse platforms.

References

• Hardware wallets can steal your seed!
• A Glimpse of the Deep: Finding a Creature in Ethereum's Dark Forest
• MuSig-DN: Schnorr Multisignatures with Verifiably Deterministic Nonces
• Android's SecureRandom - not even nonce
• Anti-klepto explained: how the BitBox02 protects you against leaking private keys
• Anti-Exfil: Stopping Key Exfiltration

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Intro

I've left Twitter (X), WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook and Google. The driving force behind this decision was the escalating overzealous censorship. I cannot condone platforms that actively indulge in this practice. In all honesty, I've always felt uneasy using "free" platforms riddled with ads where the user is the product and doesn't own the content they produce.

Let's be real: hardly anyone thoroughly reads the Terms of Service (ToS).

Censorship and Shadow Banning

The final straw was when I resorted to a text editor for drafting messages/comments, hoping to rephrase them so they wouldn't get deleted moments after posting. This isn't exclusive to just one platform; I've encountered it on YouTube and LinkedIn too. Twitter (or X, as I now refer to it) has a history of shadow banning users' posts. It's been beyond frustrating to get banned from Telegram groups simply for posing legitimate questions.

You can test LinkedIn's censorship mechanism too, simply add "Binance" word (without quotes) to any of your comment and your post will disappear. At least that is what I've seen couple of months ago. Similarly, comments on YouTube often disappear precisely 60 seconds after posting if they contain specific keywords. I know they call it filtering, but it does not make any sense. In my opinion, legitimate companies and links shouldn't trigger these filters.

Community and Connections

Recently, I attended the Cosmoverse 2023 conference in Istanbul. Most attendees exchanged their Telegram or Twitter (X) contact information. Since I didn't have either, I gladly shared my Nostr and SimpleX Chat details. Many privacy advocates were quick to connect on SimpleX with me, though several didn't.

I learned about SimpleX Chat from Jack Dorsey, who mentioned it during a conversation in July:

While Signal has its shortcomings, I still keep it as a backup communication tool.

One More Last Straw

During the conference, I temporarily reinstalled Telegram to communicate with my group. Convincing nine individuals to switch to SimpleX on the spot seemed impractical.

At the conference, I bought a Keystone hardware wallet. Shortly after, I connected with the seller, Xin Z, on Telegram. However, I was banned from the official Keystone Telegram group right after posing a question.

Upon inquiring, Xin Z clarified that Telegram's official team had banned me, not the group's admin. 🤯

Business and Community: Collateral Damage

Censorship doesn't just silence voices; it hinders potential growth and stifles innovation. When platforms arbitrarily or aggressively censor content, they inadvertently create barriers between businesses and their potential clients. New users or clients, when encountering such heavy-handed moderation, may feel discouraged or unwelcome, causing them to retreat from the platform altogether.

Moreover, for businesses, this form of censorship can be devastating. Word-of-mouth, discussions, and organic community engagements are invaluable. When these channels are hampered, businesses lose out on potential clientele, and communities lose the chance to thrive and evolve naturally.

Censorship, in its overzealous form, breaks the very essence of digital communities: open dialogue. As platforms become more censorious, they risk creating sterile environments devoid of genuine interaction and rich discourse. Such an atmosphere is not conducive for businesses to foster relations, nor for communities to flourish. The ultimate price of overcensorship isn't just the loss of a few voices—it's the fragmentation of digital society as we know it.

Freedom to Choose

I strongly advocate for the adoption of Free and Open Source Software (aka FOSS) products. In these platforms, you aren't treated as the product. However, supporting them through donations/contributions is always an option. Platforms like Nostr and SimpleX Chat are excellent starting points.

My Nostr account: npub1andyx2xqhwffeg595snk9a8ll43j6dvw5jzpljm5yjm3qync7peqzl8jd4

Disclaimer

This article reflects my personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended to criticize or demean the Keystone hardware wallet product or its quality. Furthermore, the actions taken by Telegram are not a direct representation of the views or policies of the Keystone Telegram group admins. Any reference to specific events or entities is made in the context of broader concerns about platform censorship.

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In the evolving world of cryptocurrency, ensuring the security of your digital assets is paramount. For those looking to safeguard their Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, selecting the right hardware wallet is crucial. Here, I recommend some top choices based on functionality and security.

Swiss Choices for Bitcoin: BitBox02

For Bitcoin enthusiasts/maxis, the Swiss-made BitBox02 - Bitcoin-only edition is a top recommendation. This wallet focuses solely on Bitcoin, ensuring specialized security and features for the most popular cryptocurrency. Although there is a version supporting multiple cryptocurrencies, the Bitcoin-only edition stands out for its dedicated functionality (Less code means less attack surface, which further improves your security when only storing Bitcoin). Learn more about this wallet here.

Swiss Tangem: A Unique Approach

Another Swiss option, Tange. Tangem is particularly appealing due to its unique approach to security. With Tangem cards, there's no need to generate or back up a mnemonic phrase (a series of 24 words used to recover wallets). The key is simply not to lose the cards and remember the access code, which adds an extra layer of security in case of loss. This approach simplifies security while maintaining robust protection for your assets.

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Tangem's Mnemonic Phrase Advantage

Tangem's standout feature is the absence of the need for a mnemonic phrase. This reduces the risk of loss due to complicated backup schemes.

However, for those who do backup mnemonic phrases, I recommend using a metal plate for added durability against elements like fire and water. It's crucial to protect your mnemonic phrase thoroughly, as it essentially makes you your own bank. A fireproof and waterproof safe is advisable for storing these phrases. While some split the phrase and store parts in different locations, I advise against overly complicating the storage scheme to prevent loss. Adding an optional password for additional security is also recommended. Remember, mnemonic phrases unlock the same wallet addresses across different hardware wallets, as most use the BIP39 protocol for generating a seed from the 24-word phrase. Check out this list for reference: BIP39 Word List.

Worth reading: - Seed Phrases Explained: Best Practices for Crypto Security - How Tangem Wallet backs up private keys - How Your Tangem Wallet Works Without Tangem: Apocalypse Scenario

French Ledger: A Shift in Trust

The French Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X were previously high on the recommendation list. However, trust in these devices has diminished due to Ledger's service Ledger Recover allowing mnemonic phrase backups on third-party servers. This goes against the principle of a hardware wallet, where your seed should never be exportable or stored externally.

Chinese Keystone 3 Pro: A Contender with Caveats

As an alternative to Ledger, the Chinese Keystone 3 Pro could be considered. Although there are concerns about its Chinese manufacturing possibly implying vulnerabilities, its functionality—like signing transactions via QR codes without direct computer connection—offers a level of security. However, choosing a hardware wallet should be based on the specific cryptocurrencies you plan to store. For Bitcoin-only storage, the BitBox02 Bitcoin-only edition is highly recommended.

Worth reading: - Does airgap make Bitcoin hardware wallets more secure?

Czech Trezor: Slow to Innovate and Security Concerns

Regarding the Czech Trezor Model T, it's not recommended due to its slow pace in integrating new features. Recent controversies surrounding the integration of CoinJoin and concerns over censorship and transaction filtering have also marred its reputation. Furthermore, the Trezor Model T has proven to be vulnerable in case of loss, as demonstrated by a hacker in this video, potentially exposing your cryptocurrency to risks.

The Case of Canadian Coldcard (MK4): A Shift from FOSS

An important development in the hardware wallet space is the case of the Coldcard Mk4. Initially, Coldcard was a fully open-source software (FOSS) project. In FOSS, the "Free" refers to the freedom to run, study, redistribute, and modify the software, a principle highly valued in the crypto community. However, a significant shift occurred in the journey of Coldcard:

1. Initial FOSS and Bootstrapping: Coldcard, developed by nvk and Peter, started as a FOSS project. They bootstrapped the development, rejecting offers from venture capital investors interested in the project.
2. Foundation's Entry: Subsequently, the Foundation cloned Coldcard's code and announced a slightly different hardware. Notably, they raised funds from the same VCs that Coldcard had previously turned down.
3. License Change: In response to these events, Coldcard altered its software license. The new license permits all activities except those performed by the Foundation, marking a departure from its original FOSS status.

This change has sparked discussions within the cryptocurrency community about the importance of maintaining open-source principles in the development of hardware wallets. The Coldcard MK4's shift from FOSS underscores the complex dynamics between open-source ethos and commercial interests in the crypto world.

Source: X/Twitter thread.

Conclusion

In conclusion, when choosing a hardware wallet, consider the specific cryptocurrencies you'll be storing and the compatibility of the wallet with your intended use, especially concerning smart contracts and other features. While there are numerous options in the market, careful consideration of security features and the reputation of the manufacturer can guide you in making a secure choice for your digital assets.

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"Transactions fees are high. Did you manage your UTXOs appropriately while fees were low?"

— Jameson Lopp, Casa co-founder and CTO

Ordinal inscriptions are clogging the network and driving Bitcoin transaction fees through the roof.

High fees make transactions unaffordable and although Lightning can help avoid some of those fees, that will only work if you have your Lightning channels already setup and with sufficient liquidity.

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Buying Bitcoin

While fees were low, it was ok to buy $20 worth of Bitcoin at Swan or Strike and then send it to your wallet but that is not a good option anymore.

Just like it's not a good option anymore to send $20 worth of Bitcoin from Fold or whatever Bitcoin rewards program you use to your Bitcoin wallet.

Let's consider a transaction with 1 input (one of your UTXOs) and 2 outputs (payment to the recipient and change coming back to you). This transaction will have a size of 226 vbytes according to this calculator. With transaction fees as high as 700 sats/vbyte this means a transaction fee of 158,200 sats.

If you send 1,000,000 sats from your custodial wallet to your own wallet, you will create a new UTXO in your wallet with 1,000,000 sats and when you try to spend it you will be able to make a payment of up to 841,800 sats with a fee of 158,200 sats: a whopping 18.8% transaction fee. 😱

You will need to balance the risk of having a large amount of sats in a custodial wallet with the the fee you're willing to pay to decide when to withdraw.

With the current transaction fees, UTXOs will incur the following fees when you try to spend them to the max after deducting the sats for fees: - 1,000,000 sats: 18.8% - 2,000,000 sats: 8.6% - 5,000,000 sats: 3.3%

Non-custodial Lightning wallets

Non-custodial Lightning wallets are great from a sovereignty perspective. You hold your Bitcoin and no one can rug you.

But there is no such thing as a free lunch. The increased sovereignty comes with the burden of Lightning channel management.

I recklessly transferred small amounts of Bitcoin to my Mutiny wallet to pay the weekly allowance to my kids and now the wallet has 10 Lightning channels, each with limited liquidity and effectively useless.

To avoid making the same mistake as I did, create Lightning channels with at least 5 million sats. Otherwise you will end up a Lightning channel that is holding a majority of your Bitcoin as unspendable Bitcoin on reserve for when the channel is closed.

Swapping from Bitcoin to Lightning is a double whammy: - You spend a large amount of Bitcoin in the transaction that creates the new Lightning channel - A large amount of the Bitcoin that makes it to the channel is held as reserve for when the channel closes

Here is what Mutiny is suggesting if I try to swap 200,000 sats from Bitcoin to Lightning within the wallet. This transaction would likely end up with somewhere around 100,000 sats of spendable Bitcoin for the cost of 261,774 sats.

Summary

Create UTXOs that are large enough to justify the transaction fees that you will incur when you spend them.

Create Lightning channels that have big enough liquidity so that the Bitcoin held in reserve becomes a very small factor.

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Notable notes

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Recommendations

Jameson Lopp

I don't always agree with Jameson but I always learn something new from him.

You can follow him here.

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This newsletter is for educational purposes. It does not represent financial advice. Do your own research before buying Bitcoin.

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Finding peace in addiction and negativity

The rise of drugs, consumerism, crime, and mental illness

For the majority of people, this is the greatest time to be alive in human history. We have 5.3 billion people with internet access, over 90 percent of the world has access to electricity, life expectancy continues to increase along with life extension capabilities, individual rights are strengthening, and global poverty continues to shrink. Times are so great we have protests, boycotts, and outrage over egregious acts, but also the most minuscule situations. With all of this being true, why are so many people in the so-called first world unhealthy, unhappy, shallow, and consumed by negativity? Have we excelled to a point where we have to take our advancements for granted? Are the Kardashians, Birkin bags, and Drake more interesting than Satoshi Nakamoto, Space X, and AI?

That answer is undoubtedly no, yet the coverage is extremely lopsided making it difficult for people to identify alternatives. As a result of this programming, at scale, we have regressed in being able to identify what serves our best interests leading us into a cultural downward spiral. In doing so, we've lost our identity and learned to find peace in toxicity. A classic case of cognitive dissonance.

How did we get here?

This question is not a focus, but to briefly theorize, I infer we got here because of big government, inefficient money, and corporate greed. These systems have over-extracted, regulated, and suppressed us into roles of defeat and servitude. The flaw of big government, a modern phenomenon, is that it needs to continue increasing its reach and therefore cannot prioritize its citizens while extracting their liberties, energy, and property. Limited government intervention would not focus on weaponizing its power over poorer countries or engage in proxy wars in the quest for more power. Corporate greed hurts us in similar ways via lobbying. It minimizes opportunities available for small business owners leading to the centralizing of power politically, socially, and economically.

With the dollar being the world's reserve currency this tortures international economies the worst. Finally, we have had an inefficient or crooked monetary system since 1971 when the gold standard was destroyed by Nixon. This empowers the U.S. to create money at will, devaluing the purchasing power of anyone holding dollars. Not having a fixed limit on the existing flow of money leaves us all vulnerable and compromised. It allows failing businesses to be bailed out selectively rewarding incompetence. On an individual level, most are left in a race to work more, while making less.

These forces put enormous pressure on a family. It intensifies stress in the home threatening the stability, potential, integrity, and dignity of a family. Regardless if families can weather the storm and remain together or separate, the damage is done unless we're conscious of these external attacks. Unfortunately, most people will impulsively blame those closest to them. Marriage is down and single-parent households are significantly up. Divorce is skyrocketing and kids are left to be guided by those without their best interest in mind, peers, falling victim to crime, addiction, and consumerism.

Crime

Crime has remained relatively the same throughout the world over the last few decades. However, because we live in a surveillance state like never before, it'd be fair to expect crime to decrease. Signing up to be a criminal has never been less profitable or sustainable. You're almost guaranteed to get caught. So why is crime not meaningfully going down?

Some people are unconsciously looking for clout as a coping mechanism for childhood trauma and the rest are being squeezed into survival mode. With the former, I'm referring to those you see committing crimes or incriminating themselves online for attention due to a lack of adequate love, attention, and support or experiencing some sort of abuse that tricked them into seeking external validation. On the other hand, people are being pushed into survival mode as jobs are being automated, devalued financially, or have been outsourced to other countries and AI. These factors will continue to accelerate at even faster rates while enhancing the sophistication "criminals" will come to utilize. Physical crime is now primitive as smarter "criminals" take their talents online. The presence of scammers is something we all feel one way or another. We're all bombarded with cybercrime tactics daily and this is just the beginning. The technologically inept will unfortunately suffer the most.

As a criminal today, you may cheaply convince yourself you're doing the right thing knowing institutional crime has never been more evident, yet it seems to be more protected and profitable than ever. If you follow closely, you'll see crime has infested every space of society. Non-profits, churches, colleges, legal systems, etc. Even once highly regarded people and occupations have succumbed to crime. For someone hopeless, this can become a reason to validate their petty crimes. In recent years, we had the Wall Street GameStop scandal, politicians inside trading or just politicking, and even the two most recent U.S. presidents associated with criminal lawsuits and impeachment. This is extremely damaging to the morality of a people. Under these circumstances, poor people will suffer the most trying to join a game reserved for institutions unaware that they're the bait swimming amongst sharks. Left to be the scapegoat.

Mental Illness

Some people think mental illness is an excuse for "soft" people. This is a misinformed opinion often perpetuated as a result of normalizing and even glorifying street culture and traumas. In reality, people are "harder" and colder than ever. Look online, it's full of negativity. Walk down the street and count the people who smile, look you in the face, or speak. The social disarray in which we live today is far from being a result of people growing soft.

Previous generations that overcame their shortcomings have grown critical and uncompassionate younger people. This is understandable when you lack a nuanced perspective. However, we must understand the circumstances today are more difficult even considering the existing privileges. For one, life was significantly slower and therefore simpler pre-2010s. Ignorance is bliss, and we know more than our brains have evolved to comprehend.

Older generations (those who experienced a portion of their teen's pre-social media) did not feel the pressure to socially compete against the global population online. Your competition was likely within a range of a 100-hundred-mile radius. And those within that radius likely had similar experiences and struggles to you. Nowadays, you can find kids who have become millionaires and are traveling the world. Naturally, you'll feel envious or inferior unless you've studied stoicism. For many these feelings evolve into depression, loneliness, hopelessness, and anxiety. Even adults fall victim to these feelings. In fact, during pregnancy, the potential for mental illness increases in an unborn child when a mother is battling stress. The worst possible outcome of these feelings results in self-harm or mass shootings. Both of which are on the rise.

Families are more detached than ever effectively removing voices of wisdom from a child's life. Large families are crucial to the mental health of an individual, hence the adage that it takes a village to raise a child. We're social beings becoming more isolated damaging our mental wellbeing. Without proper social connections, our brains cannot fully develop and tolerate difficulties. The challenges today are multi-dimensional, complex, and mentally taxing. Per the WHO, "the global economy loses about US$ 1 trillion per year in productivity due to depression and anxiety."

"More than 700,000 people die by suicide every year. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in individuals aged 15–29 years". - WTO

According to Charlie Mackesy, the most courageous thing you can do is ask for help. True as this may be if you have people view you as soft and dependent, you'll never ask. Buying into the concept of being "hard" is modern, colonial, and destructive.

We can better prepare ourselves and future generations to deal with mental health and embrace challenges by being graceful, kind, learning, and building community offline. This develops the ability to self-regulate, see failure as room for growth, and know that everyone experiences suffering. In addition, we can also prepare by engineering artificial hardships into our lives. Some practices may include meditation, avoiding sugar, running, waking up early, journaling, and restoring boredom in the moments when you let your phone bail you out.

Addiction

When most people hear the word addiction/addict, they think of a flawed individual. They don't conclude that in some way, we are all addicts. There are addictions to work, sugar, fitness, alcohol, social media, attention, creating, acquiring new skills, caffeine, dance, politics, etc. I think it's important we understand this before pointing the finger at someone who has addictions you don't choose as your own. Our addictions are a part of our journey in life, for better or worse, and should not be used to determine who we are but rather to question what happened to us.

Finding peace in addiction and unconscious consumerism is about filling a void. The rise and normalization of it is a sign we have institutionally and socially failed one another. With that established, we can empathetically analyze unconscious consumerism and addiction specifically looking at cell phones and drugs. I'm choosing these two addictions because these are what I deem most practical to the goal of restoring humanity.

Cell phones

Cell phones are a great tool but have become a better master. Some research finds that 27.9 percent of adults are addicted to their phones. That is staggering individually and frightening when you think about where that leaves children. This addiction accelerated with social media hooking the world. Social media was marketed as a way to connect us. In the early days, in my experience, it was great at that. Once it became our central medium of engaging with each other, occupying our attention via algorithms, it shifted. Now, it's been two decades since the first network was established and research suggests we are living in a loneliness epidemic. Spending time shouting and flexing on each other online, we have lost our way of communicating with one another offline. It's also led us to become extremely self-centered further isolating us from maintaining relationships beyond the digital theatre.

Smartphones also gave men instant access to porn. As a result, men have noticeably become scared or disinterested in speaking to potential mates. Studies show a large section of men under 35 are not having sex. Even for the men that are there's a disconnect. Men have lost the understanding of how to treat women with respect and dignity.

With addiction to cell phones, partnerships have struggled to overcome the temptations available. Intimacy is threatened as one person is often not fully engaged, leaving the other to compete against a phone that knows you best. Addiction to cell phones is a double-edged sword harming the value of relationships and healthy communication.

Drugs

When openly discussed, drugs used to have a stigma associated with them. This is no longer the case today and is a positive sign that we now allow people to live their truth without shaming them. However, it's also a gateway to normalizing drugs for people to adopt it irresponsibly and unconsciously.

These substances are not largely used by people with proper education, intention, and mental development. In addition, the quality that most people have access to on the streets is tainted and testing facilities that protect citizens are only offered in a few countries. I would urge anyone to study Dr. Carl Hart and Dr. Gabor Mate on this subject if you find any of this controversial or new.

That being said, drug use in mainstream culture has become such a central theme in the arts leading to a rise in usage and death. For those struggling, you are beautiful, worthy, and seen. Please seek help. For the rest, be sympathetic, and supportive, and provide unconditional love. No matter the choice, we can all benefit if we learn to control our addictions.

Consumerism

Consumerism is often subtle. We can easily convince ourselves that we love or need the items we purchase out of want and what's a trend. Many people get new phones yearly, unaware or careless of the way it contributes to the humanitarian crisis in Colton mining fields. Before that, it was clothing in China and the inhumane working conditions we disregarded for our leisure.

With consumerism being the most tolerable addiction, there's rarely anyone able to play devil's advocate. If they tried, they'd likely be a hypocrite, called a hater, or too woke. I want to stress that I'm not saying we need to want less at all! I just believe that if we consume on our terms and with genuine interest it adds value while if we unconsciously consume it's a net negative. The culture reinforces that we need to want more forever. Many believe that by simply having your needs fulfilled you're a failure. By flying in economy or having an old car you're struggling. Not only is this a toxic assumption, but it fosters a society rooted in overconsumption and waste, accelerating environmental issues.

Like everything else, consumerism is neutral in itself. The problem lies in our reliability and lack of awareness around our consumerism. How it is largely practiced today is around branding and the more expensive the better. Purchases become about status and what the brand exudes about us. It's a shortcut to obtain validation, likes, and followers. A security blanket or band-aid to cover up our scars. Whether you can afford it or you're making a detrimental financial decision, in the long run not addressing the why around the action will enslave you to the action itself. Material purchases can only be a placeholder of peace for so long. Many of us are craving love and getting it confused for attention, materials, or some other coping mechanism. At some point, we have to become diligent enough to understand why we need something and the impact of our vices. Overconsumption is the motive for many wars as resources are infinitely in need.

Where We're Headed

Three potential outcomes I foresee include the U.S. breaking up, the dollar collapsing, and/or corporations migrating to further expand or avoid restrictions. Breaking up seems like a reach if you haven't studied history. Rome, Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and countless others should be clear examples of a government shrinking. The U.S. is more polarized than ever and only together due to coercion i.e. the civil war. You have groups violently demonstrating their politics and it may become easier for some states to transition away. Someone who speaks candidly on this idea is Balaji Srinivasan. Regardless of what may occur, any one of these will severely impact the geopolitics of the world spiraling into even worse outcomes. However, it will be minor when considering the threatening existential crisis that can percolate with the rise and deployment of AGI. We must change the trajectory of our behavior.

Conclusion

Most of our systems are built on trust. When that trust is broken and exploited, it accelerates crime, addiction, and toxicity. These issues are the result of hopelessness and inhumane conditions. Our reactionary responses are detrimental to our well-being and future generations, keeping the cycle on repeat and harder to identify. We can break this sequence. Doing so will help lead us to a wealthier world birthing an ecosystem in harmony with nature. 

Moreover, with AGI on the rise, our lives may depend on this transition. Remember, we're all in this together and play a part in fixing it. We are all worthy enough right now! Consider what you're voting for daily with your actions. Our actions contribute to our reality. We must become proactive!

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Footnote:

1. I used quotations around criminals to respect their circumstances, pain, and humanity. Some might say they're weak for resorting to lesser behavior. I say you're a part of the problem.
2. There's a lot of data proving that our tendency to overconsume was enabled by shifting to a fiat-based monetary system. Over time our dollars are routinely losing value nudging us to "stimulate" the economy or lose our savings.

Actionable steps:

Rehab.

Therapy.

Spend wisely.

Build community offline.

Don't allow your beliefs to dehumanize others.

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Sources: NIDA IC Fact Sheet 2023 | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (nih.gov) Marriage Rate in the U.S.: Geographic Variation, 2021 (bgsu.edu) Observatory How do countries compare when it comes to life expectancy? | World Economic Forum (weforum.org) Internet and social media users in the world 2023 | Statista Access to electricity (% of population) | Data (worldbank.org) 12 key metrics to understand the state of the world - Our World in Data Crime statistics Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (hhs.gov) Number of single mothers U.S. 2022 | Statista Explainer: A looming U.S. debt ceiling fight is starting to worry investors | Reuters (2) Balaji on X: "It's not one country, it's two parties. https://t.co/Zwocyx64Ur" / X (twitter.com) How Does Social Media Influence Mental And Emotional Health? - SocialStar (officialsocialstar.com)

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Hello, World! Once again.

I would like to start by presenting myself. I go by 死森謳 (Shimori Uta) and I'm a 20~30 years old male. I'm a Lead Software Engineer, hobbyist chemist and botanist.

I love music of almost any gender, but Symphonic Melodic Death J-Metal has a special place in my heart. My favorite track ever is 謳 by Imperial Circus Dead Decadence.

Many would call me an anarchist, that's not wrong but not completely right. I believe in the freedom of the individual and the sovereignty an individual have over their own private property.

I don't harbor capitalism nor socialism/communism. But I do hate dumb fucks that blindly follow any of these without knowing what they are about.

A self-proclaimed capitalist that doesn't admit that capitalism is exploitive is just as dumb as a communist that doesn't admit the equality communism has is one where everyone is equally miserable and poor.

Overall my goals are to connect with people who are likely minded and technology focused.

Hope you all can have a nice day.

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I also want habla.news/avichand

Thanks!

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@ 23202132:eab3af30

O radioamadorismo, prática de comunicação por meio de rádio entre entusiastas licenciados, assume um papel crucial na atualidade, especialmente em face de catástrofes naturais e problemas climáticos. Participar na prova para se tornar um radioamador não é apenas uma escolha pessoal, mas uma contribuição valiosa para a segurança pública e a resposta a situações de emergência.

Em primeiro lugar, o rádio se destaca como um meio de comunicação robusto e confiável em cenários adversos. Em momentos de desastres naturais, como furacões, terremotos ou enchentes, as infraestruturas de comunicação convencionais podem ser danificadas ou interrompidas. Nesse contexto, os radioamadores tornam-se uma rede de comunicação resiliente, capaz de conectar comunidades isoladas e fornecer informações vitais para coordenação de resgate e assistência.

Diferentemente das tecnologias digitais, que são centralizadas e cujo cabo rompido ou torre caída pode inviabilizar o acesso aos nossos sistemas de comunicação, isso não ocorre com os radioamadores; cada estação é independente, formando uma rede descentralizada e eficiente mesmo em condições adversas.

Além disso, a atuação dos radioamadores é fundamental para a Defesa Civil. Ao obter a licença de radioamador, indivíduos demonstram não apenas competência técnica, mas também participam de uma rede de apoio. Os radioamadores podem integrar-se às equipes de resposta a emergências, fornecendo uma ponte vital entre as operações no campo e os centros de coordenação. Essa comunicação eficiente facilita a tomada de decisões informadas e o direcionamento ágil de recursos, contribuindo para a eficácia das operações de socorro.

Manter o radioamadorismo ativo é uma estratégia relevante quando a questão é Defesa Civil. Nesse sentido, a Assembleia Legislativa do Estado de Sergipe, seguindo na mesma direção de outras iniciativas estatais, institui em agosto de 2023 o ‘Dia Estadual do Radioamador'. A data é uma forma de reconhecer a importância da atividade do radioamadorismo, uma prática de manutenção de uma estação de radiocomunicação alternativa, com o objetivo de estabelecer contato com comunidades longínquas ou isoladas e auxiliar às autoridades na propagação de comunicados sobre situações de risco ou calamidades públicas.

O primeiro passo para se tornar um radioamador é obter uma licença de transmissão, prestando uma prova de ética e legislação. Após ser aprovado, você recebe uma identificação e ingressa no universo do radioamadorismo. Ao participar, vai adquirindo competência técnica e organizacional para responder em equipe no caso de catástrofes, mesmo que os sistemas centralizados de comunicação deixem de funcionar.

Na atualidade, ser um radioamador é uma atividade de baixo custo; existem rádios mais baratos que os celulares básicos. Ao ingressar, você estará fortalecendo essa rede de apoio descentralizada.

Se você ainda não é um radioamador, considere participar!

Veja aqui como ingressar.

@ 6ad3e2a3:c90b7740

There are two Orwellianisms that can justify virtually anything in our society: National Security and Public Health.

National Security is the foreign policy version. It’s ISIS and WMDs and why we must arm Ukraine without end. It’s why we can’t know sensitive information about how our government spends (and apparently is unable to account for) trillions of dollars, much of which is off the books and beyond scrutiny. It’s why Edward Snowden lives in exile and Julian Assange is in prison. It is the umbrella under which George Bush and Dick Cheney could spend $6 trillion, kill a million Iraqis, find no weapons of mass destruction and yet avoid accountability entirely. “It’s a matter of national security!”

Public Health is the domestic policy arm. It’s why we had “14 days to flatten the curve” that morphed into an emergency declaration that was not rescinded until more than three years later. It’s why we had lockdowns, mandatory masks and experimental mRNA injections. It’s why you needed to show your papers to enter a restaurant. It’s why the government transferred tens of billions in taxpayer money to Pfizer. If you ask why basic civil liberties were violated without your consent or input, the answer was “It’s a matter of public health!”

Virtually any encroachment on your rights, any expense can be justified by “National Security” or “Public Health.”

The pharmaceutical conglomerates are to public health as the arms manufacturers are to national security — massive for-profit operations fronting as our protectors from disease and foreign adversaries, respectively.

Does anyone not on the payroll really believe we are more safe from destabilizing the Middle East or Central America or waging proxy war with Russia? Is our military industrial complex truly concerned with protecting our borders from plausible foreign invasion, or is it instead creating new enemies by the millions while administering to its own geopolitical aims and enriching its stakeholders?

Is our medical industrial complex substantially different? The cholesterol-heart hypothesis has been destroyed, and yet every doctor tests for cholesterol, and statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) remain among the most prescribed. The mRNA shot has killed thousands worldwide (this is not in dispute, even by the countries that mandated it!) in order to protect people against one particular kind of cold with an IFR of .15 percent (much lower among healthy people.)

Hospitals unnecessarily killed people by the thousands with ventilators during the height of the panic, and failed to treat bacterial pneumonia with antibiotics, something that was routine during prior flu seasons (apparently viruses weaken the immune system, and it’s the ensuing bacterial infection that’s responsible for much of the mortality.) Hell, the third leading cause of death in America is medical error, and these are only the errors to which they admit!

Does anyone wonder why the childhood vaccination schedule is up to 60 shots? Do you think the same medical system that brought you “if you get vaccinated, you won’t get covid,” has sufficient understanding of the complex system known as human immunity to intervene so aggressively in its development. Is it possible the epidemics of chronic disease, autoimmunity and, yes autism, are related to this heavy-handed (and highly profitable) meddling?

Now this is not to argue nation-states don’t need national defense or citizens within them don’t need medicine. There are such things as foreign invasions, and people really do get sick and need to be treated by competent professionals honoring their professional oaths. But these functions are now almost completely captured, and so long as that’s the case, the military industrial complex is, on balance, putting us at greater risk of attack, while the medical industrial one is making us sicker. And both are doing so while enriching themselves beyond belief and bankrupting both the state and the ordinary person.

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Had a #frogwalk across the frozen town today, and decided to share a few cool photos with fellow nostriches. If you like Ice, you gonna love this:

Birch:

What looks like an Ash tree:

A tree of unknown origin:

Frozen grass breaking through the snow:

Street light:

Juniper in my yard:

I call this a lemon tree, cause it smells like lemons. None grow on it though:

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Este video es un recordatorio de lo que salió a pedir el pueblo cubano el 11 de Julio de 2021 (11J) ese día de forma espontánea el pueblo cubano salió a las calles al grito de Libertad y Abajo la Dictadura. El régimen arremetió contra el pueblo desarmado, causando violencia y muertes que aún al día de hoy no se han esclarecido. Además de los juicios sumarios contra jóvenes incluso menores de edad a los que se les impuso hasta 30 años de prisión por gritar LIBERTAD.

Este video creado por Palenque Visión es un recordatorio de los más de mil presos políticos que hoy hay en Cuba y del clamor del pueblo cubano.

LIBERTAD

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Mientras Cuba atraviesa por una crisis delictiva ante la falta de medidas eficientes por parte de las autoridades, un agente de la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria (PNR) fue visto bailando con dos mujeres y en estado de ebriedad, pese a encontrarse en servicio.

Irma Broek, usuaria de Facebook, publicó imágenes de este hecho, las cuales extrajo de un video. “Hace pocos días vimos un video en el cual se ve a un policía cayéndose de la borrachera mientras portaba su uniforme, el cual se quitó, quedándose en pantalón y pulóver de civil, al tiempo que decía ‘ahora sí puedo seguir tomando’”, comentó.

La mujer también cuestionó: “¿Acaso se les paga un sueldo para eso?, por qué no se ponen en función de protegernos de los robos, asaltos y asesinatos, que ya no se puede salir a las calles sin miedo de ser asaltados hasta por portar un celular”.

Broek agregó que escenas como la descrita, sumado a las labores represivas de la PNR por orden del régimen, generan el crecimiento del descontento por parte de la población hacia las autoridades.

Este incidente ha vuelto a poner en tela de juicio la eficacia y la ética de la fuerza policial cubana. Muchos ciudadanos argumentan que, además de no haber pasado ni siquiera la secundaria básica, algunos agentes ganan sueldos mucho mayores que cualquier profesional en el país.

Cuba se encuentra sumida en una profunda crisis de inseguridad, que ha generado una creciente preocupación en la población. En los últimos meses, se ha experimentado un alarmante aumento en los casos de robos violentos, asaltos en carreteras y homicidios.

Los robos violentos se han vuelto cada vez más comunes en las principales ciudades cubanas, con delincuentes que no dudan en usar la fuerza bruta para lograr sus objetivos. Estos actos criminales han dejado a numerosas víctimas mortales, así como a personas con secuelas físicas y emocionales.

Además, los asaltos en carreteras también van en aumento, lo que ha convertido a las diferentes vías de la Isla en zonas de riesgo, donde los conductores pueden perder sus vehículos y hasta la vida.

Entre los últimos casos delictivos reportados, se encuentra el homicidio del pediatra Efrén Padrón en la ciudad de San Cristóbal, Artemisa. Este galeno recibió un ataque mortal en su propia casa cuando descubrió a un ladrón en pleno robo. Según los reportes del hecho, la PNR arrestó a un sospechoso tras una búsqueda realizada en localidades aledañas.

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La Federación Cubana de Béisbol (FCB) expresó este jueves su rechazo "categórico" a lo que considera una maniobra por parte de los peloteros exiliados de la Federación Profesional Cubana de Béisbol (Febcube) para "usurpar funciones únicamente asignadas" a la institución oficial. La Febcube participará en la Serie Latinoamericana de Barranquilla a finales del próximo mes de enero.

Los reproches de la FCB tienen una doble vertiente, la profesional, según la que acusa a Febcube de "carecer de legitimidad, acorde con las normas deportivas internacionalmente establecidas para representar a Cuba en cualquier evento deportivo"; y la política, a la que el comunicado da mayor importancia.

"La Febcube, creada en Estados Unidos, irrespeta los más elementales preceptos del deporte al asociarse y comprometerse con una campaña vinculada a la organización, financiamiento y promoción de actos violentos contra instituciones y la legalidad en Cuba con fines de desestabilización", reza el texto.

A juicio de la Federación, su propósito es político y comercial y relaciona al conjunto del exilio con quienes "contribuyeron a la invalidación del acuerdo FCB-MLB"

A juicio de la Federación, su propósito es político y comercial y relaciona al conjunto del exilio con quienes "contribuyeron a la invalidación del acuerdo FCB-MLB". En diciembre de 2018, los dirigentes del béisbol profesional de Estados Unidos y Cuba firmaron un acuerdo calificado entonces de histórico que permitía a los jugadores cubanos contratarse en el país vecino. A cambio, la parte cubana recibía un cánon por la "liberación" del atleta en cuestión.

El acuerdo acabó siendo frustrado en abril de 2019 por el Gobierno, entonces de Donald Trump, que advirtió a las Grandes Ligas de que pagar a la FCB era "equivalente a financiar al Gobierno cubano" y violaba la ley comercial de Estados Unidos. El rechazo causó un fuerte malestar en las autoridades deportivas cubanas, que desde aquel momento no han dudado en considerarlo causa fundamental a la que atribuir las numerosas fugas de peloteros que se producen en Cuba.

La FCB continúa la lista de agravios contra Febcube, afirmando que se sitúan también del lado de los que "criticaron la inserción de jugadores [de las Grandes Ligas] en el equipo que nos representó en el V Clásico Mundial y alentaron las agresiones que sufrió nuestra delegación en territorio estadounidense". El evento deportivo se celebró en marzo de este año en medio de una fuerte tensión, especialmente en la semifinal entre Cuba y EE UU, que se saldó con la derrota de la selección nacional, denominada para la ocasión –en honor a su inesperado buen desempeño– 'Team Asere'.

"La Federación Cubana de Béisbol denuncia el actuar de la autodenominada Febcube e insta a las organizaciones deportivas a que se abstengan de colaborar con la consecución de tan ilegítimos e innobles propósitos", concluye el comunicado, difundido por la institución en sus redes y la prensa oficial.

Febcuba es la denominación definitiva de la A sociación de Peloteros Cubanos Profesionales, nombre original de lo que pretendía ser un equipo conformado por jugadores cubanos emigrados, promovido, entre otros, por los reconocidos Orlando El Duque Hernández, Edilberto Oropesa, René Arocha, Euclides Rojas y Ariel Prieto en 2022.

La propuesta contó desde su inicio con el rechazo frontal de la FCB, que consideró siempre que era un hecho ilegítimo y denominó al eventual equipo "nuevo engendro creado por enemigos de la Revolución".

La propuesta contó desde su inicio con el rechazo frontal de la FCB, que consideró siempre que era un hecho ilegítimo y denominó al eventual equipo "nuevo engendro creado por enemigos de la Revolución"

El pasado 6 de diciembre, el conjunto se presentó en Miami con su presidente, Armando Llanes, que reveló el nombre del equipo. "Era necesario que todos supieran que representamos a una Cuba libre y que llevamos en nuestro nombre el espíritu de Patria y Vida", anunció.

Al evento asistió uno de los autores del popular himno de las protestas del 11J, Yotuel Romero. "Patria y vida: lo que tú has hecho uniendo a la comunidad bajo ese llamado. Gente de todas las edades, no solamente a quienes siguen tu música, sino que a las personas mayores también los movió", dijo Llanes a Romero. "Ha movido al mundo y los ha puesto a ellos (el régimen cubano) a temblar. Es un honor para nosotros estar asociados a tu marca", subrayó.

Los lectores de Cubadebate han mostrado su claro apoyo al oficialismo pidiendo que se formalice una protesta ante las autoridades deportivas, incluyendo a las olímpicas. "Estimo que se deben hacer gestiones legales al respecto con la organización mundial del béisbol y en particular con el país que lo organiza. No objeto el derecho que tienen los organizadores de invitar al equipo que deseen pero otra cosa es aceptar que ese equipo represente a Cuba", considera templadamente un lector.

Aunque la mayoría se muestran más irritados. "Solo a unos apátridas, que venden su alma al servicio del imperio, que nos humilla y quiere borrar de la faz de la tierra, se les ocurre servir de esa manera a tan deleznables e innobles propósitos, como buenos discípulos de Judas, el traidor de Jesucristo. A Fidel la historia lo respaldó porque fue fiel y consecuente con sus enseñanzas y legados, a estos sí los condenará".

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Cinco adolescentes fueron detenidos y se enfrentan a cargos por delitos graves en Coral Springs después de golpear brutalmente a un estudiante de la escuela secundaria Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) de Parkland el martes.

La policía dijo que los jóvenes fueron capturados por cámaras de seguridad saltando sobre la víctima y golpeando su cuerpo en un estacionamiento del colegio el martes.

La pelea también fue grabada por otros estudiantes que presenciaron el hecho, informó Local 10.

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Cuatro de los implicados ya se encuentran bajo custodia, y uno de ellos todavía no ha sido detenido, según confirmaron las autoridades el viernes.

El estudiante agredido sufrió una fractura de cráneo durante el incidente y está siendo tratado en un hospital local.

La policía reveló que la víctima había discutido con algunos de los agresores a principios de la semana y, como medida de precaución, había solicitado a un amigo que lo acompañara al estacionamiento.

Los cinco adolescentes fueron identificados como Jahmeer Beauziel (17 años, de Coral Springs), Caleb Hensley (17 años, de Parkland), Sylvester Hicks Jr (16 años, de Coral Springs), Chinua Leefatt (15 años, de Coral Springs) y Jordan Thompson (16 años, de Coral Springs). Todos enfrentan cargos graves de lesiones.

Según la policía de Coral Springs, todos los acusados asisten a MSD, excepto Leefatt, quien está matriculado en Coral Glades High School. El personal de ambas escuelas identificó a los sospechosos después de revisar las grabaciones.

Aunque todos, excepto Beauziel, estaban bajo custodia el viernes por la mañana, la policía advierte que la investigación está en curso y que podrían realizarse más detenciones.

"La seguridad de nuestra comunidad y nuestras escuelas sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad", afirmó la policía en un comunicado de prensa.

"Esta sigue siendo una investigación en curso en la que es posible que se produzcan nuevas detenciones. Queremos asegurar al público que tal comportamiento no será tolerado.", subrayó ese cuerpo de seguridad.

Una mujer reaccionó a este lamentable hecho en redes sociales: "Esto no puede tratarse de gente blanca o negra. Se trata de niños y esos niños todos sangran el mismo color de sangre. Se trata de niños haciendo esto a otros niños. No puedo ver el video probablemente porque soy madre. Y esto me da mucho asco. ¿Quién educó a los niños del gueto? Vamos, debemos ser mejores que esto, quitemos el color de la piel y veámoslo como si fuera el hijo de alguien. Tratemos de no usar palabras absurdas para describir lo que estamos viendo "trailor park" "cabeza de metanfetamina" "ghetto" ¡¡¡estos son niños que piensan que así es cómo se resuelve un problema!!! ¡La escuela, los padres, esas son las personas que han fallado a estos niños! ¡¡Qué triste!!", sentenció.

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Al menos 39 personas resultaron lesionadas luego de que un ómnibus Yutong perdiera el control y se volcara en una carretera de Ciego de Ávila.

En la guagua –accidentada a las 4:00 pm de este viernes en el kilómetro 491 de la Carretera Central (poblado El Centro-Gaspar)– viajaban 45 pasajeros y la tripulación, informó en Facebook el periódico Invasor.

Hasta el momento se han atendido 39 lesionados y no se reportan fallecidos, detalla.

Una de las lesionadas fue remitida al Hospital Provincial Roberto Rodríguez de Morón.

El resto de los lesionados fue trasladado al Hospital Provincial General Docente Doctor Antonio Luaces Iraola, donde el equipo médico evaluó y clasificó los heridos.

La víspera otro accidente similar sacudió la isla. Dos personas fallecieron y 13 resultaron heridas, dos de ellas de gravedad, en un accidente de tránsito ocurrido en la madrugada del jueves en la Carretera Central, a unos 14 kilómetros de Sibanicú, en la provincia de Camagüey, según informó en redes sociales Radio Cadena Agramonte.

Listado de lesionados en este accidente:

• Analis Cardoso Alvarez 27 Camagüey
• Enaili Cardoso Álvarez 27 Camagüey
• Keila Morffi Mendoza 26 Camaguey
• Dorian Osvaldo Perez 23 Camagüey
• Neily Ávila Barrios 32 Camagüey
• Bárbaro Reiniel Morell Alma 43 Camagüey
• Jorge L. López Vázquez 28 Camagüey
• Asiel Herrera Molina 34 Ciego de Avila
• Alexi Lazo Pina 47 Ciego de Ávila
• Rosa María Riquelme Lorenzo 6 Ciego de Avila
• Jeanny Mayea Sotelo 30 Ciego de Ávila
• Osmel Vargas Sánchez 61 Camagüey
• Lady Rodríguez Torres 20 Camaguey
• José Bernardo Herrera Vidal 75 Morón
• Sheila Caso López 20 Camaguey
• Grabiel García Brito 30 Ciego de Ávila
• Ramona Elena Brito Nerey 89 Chambas
• Heisy Herrera Molina 9 Camagüey
• Dary Hernández Zayas 15 Camagüey
• Helen Pérez Mayea 11 Camagüey
• Adonis Alcis Morales 2 Camagüey
• Ricardo Viamontes Martínez
• Alfredo Valdés Rodríguez 71 Ciego de Ávila
• Diosbany Jiménez Hernández 49 Camagüey
• Luis La O Oviedo 72 Camagüey
• Julio César Vera Hernández 45 Ciego de Ávila
• Rey Montalvo Pardo 21 Ciego de Ávila
• Relide Velázquez Santos 69 Punta Alegre
• Claudia Rosa Pallo 21 Zulueta
• Roberlando Montero Carrá 27 Morón
• Misleny Echemendía Cruz 25 Chambas
• Heriberto Díaz Sánchez 59 Camagüey
• Darian Garro Acuña 33 Camagüey
• Heisi Morales Carvajal 30 Camagüey
• Anielca Mayea Vaso 55 Camagüey
• Mariela Virgen Rodríguez 68 Camagüey

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La policía de Miami anunció el arresto de un cubano identificado como Leonardo Ruiz, de 60 años, quien enfrenta múltiples cargos por presunto tráfico de cocaína, posesión de armas y lavado de dinero, informó América Tevé.

Las autoridades comenzaron a planear un operativo contra este sujeto cuando lo vincularon con la venta de dicha droga en una casa ubicada en la cuadra 1400 de la avenida 24 del noroeste, precisamente en el barrio de Allapattah.

A través de la investigación, las autoridades también descubrieron que varios individuos iban a esa residencia con objetos robados para intercambiarlos por la sustancia prohibida. Ante este escenario, la policía decidió actuar con el respaldo de una orden de allanamiento.

Los agentes encontraron una considerable cantidad de narcóticos, diversas armas de fuego, una gran suma de dinero en efectivo y cientos de miles de dólares en productos presuntamente robados de tiendas minoristas, según informó la declaración jurada de arresto de Ruiz.

Se confiscaron 1.629 gramos de supuesta cocaína en polvo, así como múltiples objetos relacionados con el consumo de drogas. Además, se recuperaron siete armas de fuego, incluyendo dos rifles de asalto, y herramientas eléctricas provenientes de distintas tiendas que aún tenían sensores magnéticos de seguridad. Estos objetos se encontraron en varias habitaciones de la residencia.

Todas las evidencias recuperadas, incluyendo el dinero incautado, fueron aseguradas por los investigadores de narcóticos y robos del Departamento de Policía de Miami. El dinero recuperado fue trasladado a la Administración de Control de Drogas (DEA, por sus siglas en inglés) para su procesamiento.

Manny Morales, jefe de la policía de Miami, destacó que el arresto de Ruiz fue producto de una investigación exhaustiva llevada a cabo por el Departamento de Policía de Miami en colaboración con su unidad SWAT y robos.

El antillano ahora se encuentra detenido sin derecho a fianza en el Centro Correccional Turner Guilford Knight, y las autoridades señalaron que se esperan más arrestos en las próximas horas relacionados con este caso.

La sanción por tráfico de cocaína en Florida puede variar según varios factores, incluyendo la cantidad involucrada, la existencia de circunstancias agravantes, el historial delictivo del acusado y otras consideraciones legales.

Por ejemplo, si el acusado tenía en su poder una cantidad superior a los 900 gramos, la sentencia podría ser de hasta siete años de privación de la libertad y una multa de hasta 50.000 dólares.

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The cryptocurrency landscape is witnessing a remarkable resurgence, with Bitcoin once again leading the charge. After a period of volatility and uncertainty, Bitcoin has reclaimed its throne as the king of cryptocurrencies, drawing renewed interest from investors and financial experts alike. This article delves into the factors behind Bitcoin's comeback, its implications for the market, and what the future might hold.

Table Of Content

• The Remarkable Recovery of Bitcoin

• The Ripple Effect on the Crypto Market

• Investor Sentiment: Cautious Optimism

• The Future Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges

• A New Era for Bitcoin

• Conclusion

• FAQs

The Remarkable Recovery of Bitcoin

A Surge in Value

After a tumultuous phase marked by sharp declines and skepticism, Bitcoin has made a striking comeback. The digital currency's value has seen a significant upswing, reminding investors of its potential as a high-reward, albeit high-risk, asset. This recovery is not just a numerical increase but a symbol of resilience in the face of market adversities.

Driving Factors

Several factors have contributed to Bitcoin's resurgence. These include an increase in institutional adoption, technological advancements within the blockchain ecosystem, and a growing recognition of Bitcoin as a 'digital gold' amidst economic uncertainties. Moreover, regulatory clarity in some regions has provided a more stable environment for cryptocurrency investments.

The Ripple Effect on the Crypto Market

Boosting Market Confidence

Bitcoin's rebound has had a ripple effect across the entire cryptocurrency market. Altcoins and emerging digital assets have also seen a boost in both value and investor interest. This resurgence has rekindled the enthusiasm for decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which had waned during the market downturn.

Impact on Blockchain Innovation

The renewed interest in Bitcoin has spurred further innovation in blockchain technology. Developers and entrepreneurs are increasingly exploring new use cases for blockchain, expanding beyond traditional financial applications to areas like supply chain management, digital identity, and more.

Investor Sentiment: Cautious Optimism

Institutional Investors' Role

Institutional investors, once wary of Bitcoin's volatility, are now more open to including it in their portfolios. This shift is partly due to the improved infrastructure and regulatory frameworks that make investing in Bitcoin less risky than in its early years.

Retail Investors' Perspective

Retail investors, who were significantly affected by the previous market downturn, are approaching Bitcoin with cautious optimism. Many are drawn by the potential for high returns but remain mindful of the risks involved.

The Future Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges

Potential for Growth

With its current momentum, Bitcoin has the potential for further growth. Its evolving role in the financial ecosystem, particularly in areas like digital payments and remittances, suggests a bright future.

Navigating Challenges

However, challenges remain. Regulatory uncertainties, potential market manipulations, and the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining are issues that need addressing. How these challenges are managed will significantly influence Bitcoin's trajectory.

A New Era for Bitcoin

A Testament to Resilience

Bitcoin's comeback is a testament to its resilience and the enduring faith of its supporters. It has not only reclaimed its position as the leading cryptocurrency but has also reinforced the belief in the potential of digital currencies.

A Dynamic Future Ahead

As investors, both institutional and retail, continue to take notice, Bitcoin's journey is far from over. Its ability to adapt, innovate, and overcome challenges will shape not just its future but also that of the broader cryptocurrency market. The current phase is just the beginning of what promises to be a dynamic and transformative era for Bitcoin and digital currencies as a whole.

Conclusion

Bitcoin's resurgence marks a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency world. Its ability to bounce back from adversity and regain its status as the leading digital currency has not only bolstered investor confidence but also highlighted the growing maturity of the crypto market. As Bitcoin continues to evolve, navigating through regulatory landscapes and technological advancements, it stands as a symbol of innovation and resilience in the ever-changing world of finance.

FAQs

Why has Bitcoin's value surged recently? Bitcoin's value has surged due to factors like increased institutional adoption, advancements in blockchain technology, and its growing recognition as a digital store of value amidst economic uncertainties.

How has Bitcoin's recovery affected the overall crypto market? Bitcoin's recovery has positively impacted the entire crypto market, boosting the value of altcoins and reigniting interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Are institutional investors now more interested in Bitcoin? Yes, institutional investors are showing increased interest in Bitcoin, thanks to improved investment infrastructure and clearer regulatory frameworks.

What are the main challenges facing Bitcoin in the future? The main challenges include regulatory uncertainties, potential market manipulations, and the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining.

Is it safe for retail investors to invest in Bitcoin now? While Bitcoin offers potential high returns, it remains a high-risk investment. Retail investors should approach with caution and consider diversifying their investment portfolio.

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I am applying for the Customer Support Agent position at Foundation because I did Jordan Peterson's Future Authoring Program about four years ago. I wrote down that I wanted to help people learn how to use bitcoin's multisig properties. I initially wanted to work for Unchained Capital, but relocating my family to Austin was and is not feasable for us. I am interested in Foundation because this job description is aligned with my values and does not require relocating my family:

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I wholeheartedly believe in privacy, sovereignty, and freedom. That’s a good way of summing up what my blog is all about, but freedom means different things to different people. For me, Cryptography equals freedom. Others speak of freedom in glittering generalities. To some, freedom means spending money on credit cards for on fine dining, clothes, or war.

When I first started, Digital Gold and maybe Mastering Bitcoin were about the only two books that existed. There were only a couple episodes of podcasts too. In my early days, I read a ton of Eric Hughes, Tim C. May, forum posts by Satoshi and Hal Finney, blogposts by Nick Szabo and a couple EconTalk and Joe Rogan Podcasts. There just wasn’t much as much information back then. They had a profound influence on me. I read the Sovereign Individual during the pandemic. Spoiler alert: they say the information age might start with a global pandemic.

I don't like talking about politics, but I was into Objectivism before I read the bitcoin white paper. I listened to almost all of her audiobooks while training for the LA Marathon. That’s not technically bitcoin, but it’s part of it’s history. When I heard Satoshi was anonymous, the first thing that came to mind was, “who is John Galt?” First time I tried nostr, I thought, “This could be potentially be Galt’s Gulch on the Internet.” I went to Objectivist meetups before I got into bitcoin. I even met people who worked for the Ayn Rand Institute, but the best conversation I ever had about Ayn Rand was at a bitcoin conference. I wasn’t the one who brought her up.

I learned about TAILS from Edward Snowden's book, [Permanant Record]. I didn’t notice Snowden used TAILS the first time I watched Citizen 4, but I noticed the second time. This is the foundation of my bitcoin knowledge, the fuel that ignites my burning desire to learn about bitcoin. This is why I have a strong understanding of basic Bitcoin concepts. I was able to pass Saylor Academy’s Bitcoin Is For Everybody course without watching much of the content. I cold only do this because I voraciously read most of the content in that course by the time Stephan created it.

I your definition of freedom is closer to what The Cypherpunks, Ayn Rand or Edward Snowden defined as freedom, then I believe in freedom.

Desired Skills & Must Haves

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I began learning more advanced bitcoin math in March of 2020. I kept my private key in a safe deposit box. The bank shutting down for 3 months was not on my threat model bingo card. I made an appointment and everything worked out, but that was a serious wake up call. I realized this risk could be mitigated if I used bitcoin's native multisignature properties. It might come in handy if the value increased and the wrenches come out. I spent most of the lockdown grokking Micheal Flaxman's 10X Your BTC Security Guide. I tested alternative storage methods. I once lost a key I burried in 5 different places, but I was able to recover my wallet. Jameson Lopp recently wrote a blog post about burying keys and I respect his opinion, but I won’t burry keys anymore. That's the main reason I think I would be good at this job. That year gave me a strong understanding of different types of Bitcoin wallets, hardware, and different multisignature formats. Different wallets use different paths. I took out a hard drive and Wi-Fi card on an old laptop and used Ian Coleman’s tool on TAILS to experiment with Shamir Secret Sharing schemes. I also learned you addresses that multisignature addresses that begin with a bc1q use BIP141 P2WSH while those with addresses that start with a 3 use P2WSH nested in P2SH.

I volunteetred at Pacific Bitcoin on 2022 where I met one of your employees and he let me check out the Passport. I won't mention his name, but I'm a big fan of his work. He taught me most so much if what I know about self-sovereignty. I also saw Moritz give a talk about Specter Desktop. I talked to him about my experience studying the 10X Your BTC Security guide over the pandemic. He took me to a booth and showed me how to put together a Specter DIY. Then he gave it to me for free.

I try to avoid wallet arguments. Like I said, I don’t like discussing politics, but I view DIY hardware wallets good for the game theory of the bitcoin network--especially when used as part of a multisignature quorum. Althpugh Specter DIY and Seed Signer lack secure elements, brick and mortar hardware wallet companies could be targeted by governments. The unhosted wallet warriors don’t take this option out of the realm of possibility. They also don’t know it won’t work if we use a Specter DIY or electrum on TAILS running on a USB stick. I think this is an underappreciated aspect about bitcoin, especially given the state of the political climate today. Like I said, I don't like talking about politics; but politicians like to talk about bitcoin these days.

I don’t have a passport, but I'll put one on my Christmas list. I’ve played with it for a few minutes before and went over the docs today. I am confident in my ability to learn how to how to use it. That’s not the value proposition though. To bring value to your company, I need to teach my wife how to use it. So that’s my plan.

Nice Haves

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I think I have these things. I tend to talk as fast as a podcast on 1.5X speed when I'm passionate about something, but I can work on that. I am in the US PST time zone. I have a lot of experience in customer facing roles.

Bonus Skills

Although I haven't done many video chats at a job, I attend several Discord Online Meetups. We do video and voice chats on these meetups and I attended a couple Meetups on Zoom during the pandemic. Tomorrow I'm hosing a Q & A about nostr. The group is focused on helping us contribute to free and open source software--Namely bitcoin and nostr. I am starting to make small contributions to free and open source projects and recently had a pull request merged.

I also don't have experience in creating written documentation for consumer products in any role that requires a W-2, but I've created several tutorials on my blog, use markdown every day and I've done the documentation exercise on free code camp.

I also started a local bitcoin meetup on nostr. I'm still working on growing it, but have met some really cool fellow plebs. One guy even gave me an old S9 so I could turn it into a heater. This is another reasons I want to work for a company dedicated to the advancement of bitcoin. It’s such an interesting community that has one goal. This must sound strange to no coiners, but Bitcoiners are my tribe. O don’t care if you have a 100,000 sats or own billions of dollars worth of stocks. I don't care about the color of your skin, who you love, your nation of origin, or where you’ve been exiled. I may not even know what your face looks like, but If you hold your own keys, you are part of my tribe. If you run a node, your an elder in my tribe. I want to work for a company that can help grow this tribe.

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Yes, yes, and yes.

Resume and Cover Letter Are Required

Although nostr is not technically bitcoin, I believe it has the power to increase global censorship resistance. That's why I wrote this cover leter on nostr. I also like free and open source software which was not explicit in the job description, but that's big part of what this is all about. Therefore I thought it might make more sense to incorporate my passion for using public key cryptography and free and open source software to write this blog into my cover letter.

I'll send my resume over SMTP instead of nostr though.

"If privacy is outlawed, only outlaws will have privacy." --Phil Zimmerman

Blogging Bitcoin

@ c41652c2:2ca32c1c

In this short weekly post, we’ll fill you in on the latest news from Bitcoin, the city of Atlanta, and fun stuff to do.

This past week in Atlanta

• 📝 2023 is almost over and BitDevs + BitPlebs are seeking feedback. Please give your feedback here!
• 🏆 The Abbot team made it to the semifinalists round in Legends of Lightning Vol. 2. Congratulations Bryan, Jordan, Brandon, Aida, Annie, and W3irdrobot!
  • 🤖 Abbot is an AI chatbot for bitcoin communities.
• 🧪 Alex gave the Atlanta BitDevs a gentle introduction to zero-knowledge proofs. See his slide deck here.
• 📚 Mastering Bitcoin 3rd Edition has begun shipping and at least 3 copies have made it to the city of Atlanta
• 💰 Gavin’s Pestmaster branch is now setup to accept bitcoin on-chain and lightning with BTCPay Server.

Upcoming bitcoin events in Atlanta

• 💼 12/16 - Hacker Jam Session: Open Source, Bitcoin, Lightning, Nostr, Web5
• 🎉 12/21 - Holiday Bash: Atlanta BitDevs and Atlanta BitPlebs

Global bitcoin community

• 🌍 Chaincode Labs is will teach you how to change your career to Bitcoin FOSS (Free Open Source Software) in 2024
• 🎟️ Baltic Honeybadger 2024 tickets on-sale
• ⚡ 01/18 - Bitcoin Mining & Energy Summit 2024

Fun stuff for this weekend

• 🎁 12/16 - Pullman Yards Holiday Market
• 🎮 12/15-17 - DreamHack Atlanta — Gaming Lifestyle Festival

@ cce0989b:b497e608

Old Happy: "Seeking help makes me weak.”

New Happy: "Seeking help makes me strong.”

Old Happy’s culture of individualism tells you that you need to do everything in your life on your own, all by yourself, and if you can’t, then you are broken, flawed, and unworthy. It’s no wonder that so many people struggle to ask for help — from a very early age, we are taught to avoid it at all costs.

The mindset is a recipe for both personal and collective pain. No one can do anything alone. Moreover, trying to do everything alone hurts you. Instead of leaning on other people’s strengths, insights, and love, you go without. It’s an instinct that makes the fine times feel hard and makes the hard times feel impossible.

People who ask for help are strong. Not just because they have shown that they’re willing to go against Old Happy’s culture. But because they are demonstrating that they are committed to persevering. They want to get better. They want to find a way to improve. They want to heal their pain. They see a brighter future and they are absolutely, determinedly, courageously moving towards it. What could be stronger than that?

If you are struggling to ask for what you need, I want you to say these words to yourself: “Asking for help shows just how strong I am.” Every single person out there needs help. And every single one of our lives would be a lot better if we all learned to offer more help to others and ask for it in return.

@ d6dc9554:d0593a0c

The bitcoin symbol was added to unicode in June 2017 with the release of version 10.0. The code point assigned to the bitcoin symbol is U+20BF (₿). It was categorized as a currency symbol.

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some digging on unicode.org mail-arch:

• 2011/12/Jun | António Martins | Bitcoin sign

• Here: https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Promotional_graphics Maybe this will be suitable for encoding in the future. Looks like a variant of U+0E3F THAI CURRENCY SYMBOL BAHT, with double stroke showing only above and bellow the "B". -- ____. António MARTINS-Tuválkin | ()| Não me invejo de quem tem |####| PT-1500-111 LISBOA carros, parelhas e montes | +351 934 821 700, +351 217 150 939 só me invejo de quem bebe | ICQ:193279138 http://tuvalkin.web.pt/%c2%a0%c2%a0 a água em todas as fontes |

• 2011/13/Jun | Roozbeh Pournader | Re: Bitcoin sign

• This was discussed in the latest UTC meeting based on a proposal. The committee asked for evidence of plain text use (which was not given) and some research into its trademark status, IIRC.

• 2011/09/Jul | Luke-Jr | Re: Bitcoin sign

• Just realized this is actually already supported by Unicode: B⃦ There is also B⃫ with diagonal slashes instead...

• 2015/03/Sep | Ken Shirriff | Upcoming proposal for Bitcoin sign

• I'm putting together a proposal for the Bitcoin sign to be added to Unicode, so I wanted to check here if people have any comments/concerns/objections. [...]

• 2015/07/Sep | Martin J. Dürst | Re: Upcoming proposal for Bitcoin sign

• You write "The bitcoin sign and baht symbol are two unrelated symbols that have some visual similarity.", but don't really give any supporting information for that claim. [...]

• 2015/07/Sep | Ken Shirriff | Re: Upcoming proposal for Bitcoin sign

• Thanks for your comments, Martin. Asmus Freytag gave a detailed response, but I'd like to add a few things. [...]

• 2015/07/Sep | Michael Everson | Re: Upcoming proposal for Bitcoin sign

• Just want to say, I don’t think this one is a runner right now. I spent many months recently working with people associated with Bitcoin and they could not decide what they wanted to do.

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@ 23202132:eab3af30

Esta semana precisei acessar conteúdo publicado online nos últimos 20 anos para uma atividade acadêmica que envolve mapear a evolução das redes sociais de colaboração.

Uma das ferramentas que usei foi o Archive.org, o qual é um banco de dados projetado para a preservação da história digital, registrando fragmentos do passado.

Na maioria das vezes, é possível encontrar fragmentos de páginas. Para minha surpresa, um dos ambientes da comunidade Tecnociência está praticamente inteiro.

A Comunidade Tecnociência foi uma rede social que iniciamos quando eu era aluno de graduação na ciência da computação. Foi um projeto acadêmico ligado ao Open Source Initiative (OSI) e inspirado na primeira rede social lançada nos EUA em 1997, a SixDegrees. Eu estive envolvido na administração do projeto Tecnociência entre 1998 e 2011. Foi uma rede composta por uma variedade de ambientes, e alguns fragmentos acabaram guardados no archive.org.

Foi um momento nostálgico encontrar um destes ambientes que fez parte da história da internet, praticamente inteiro e operacional, arquivado por mais de 13 anos. Acesse o passado clicando aqui!

Se você é jovem, estou falando de um passado distante, da internet discada e bem lenta, do Linux Conectiva, Linux Kurumin, dos grupos de discussão no YahooGrupos; o buscador era o "Cadê". Posteriormente surgiram várias redes e as comunidades de colaboração foram sendo substituídas pelas redes sociais como conhecemos hoje.

No primeiro semestre de 2011 ao analisar a evolução das redes sociais, ficou claro que não fazia mais sentido gastar recursos de pesquisa para manter a rede de colaboração Tecnociência. Então, ela foi gradativamente descontinuada e acabamos nos envolvendo em outros projetos acadêmicos.

Em 2011 a história das redes sociais já estava consolidada, evoluindo rapidamente em termos de diversidade e ambientes.

SixDegrees.com (1997): Considerada uma das primeiras redes sociais, o SixDegrees permitia que os usuários criassem perfis e listas de amigos. Embora tenha fechado em 2001, foi precursora de muitas ideias que se tornaram populares em redes sociais posteriores.

Friendster (2002): Lançado em 2002, o Friendster foi uma das primeiras redes sociais a alcançar uma escala significativa. Permitia que os usuários se conectassem, compartilhassem conteúdo e expandissem suas redes sociais.

MySpace (2003): Embora tenha começado como uma plataforma para músicos, o MySpace rapidamente evoluiu para uma rede social mais ampla, permitindo que os usuários personalizassem seus perfis e se conectassem com amigos.

LinkedIn (2003): Este continuou a crescer e se desenvolver como a principal rede social profissional, conectando profissionais e empresas.

Orkut (2004): Foi uma das primeiras redes sociais a ganhar popularidade no Brasil e em outros países, oferecendo aos usuários a oportunidade de criar perfis, conectar-se com amigos, compartilhar fotos e participar de comunidades temáticas.

Facebook (2004): Lançado em fevereiro de 2004, inicialmente destinado a estudantes universitários, tornou-se uma das redes sociais mais amplamente usadas e influentes do mundo.

Reddit (2005): Uma plataforma de agregação de notícias e fóruns de discussão que se destacou como um local para comunidades especializadas e discussões em tópicos diversos.

Tumblr (2007): Esta continuou a ganhar destaque como uma plataforma de microblogging e compartilhamento de conteúdo multimídia.

Instagram (2010): Adquirido pelo Facebook em 2012, cresceu significativamente como uma plataforma de compartilhamento de fotos e vídeos curtos.

Pinterest (2010): Continuou a crescer após 2011, tornando-se uma plataforma popular para descoberta e compartilhamento de imagens.

Snapchat (2011): Conhecido por mensagens efêmeras e recursos de realidade aumentada, destacou-se entre os usuários mais jovens.

Depois de 2011 as redes sociais continuaram evoluindo, embora neste momento muitas passam por alguma estagnação. Atualmente estamos entrando numa nova fase tecnológica com a predominância da interação com Inteligência Artificial, modificando gradativamente a dinâmica das redes sociais.

@ b78246c0:9fc14f01

Huge shoutout to our developer team for building and nostrifing Plebeian Market over the past 6 months! We are so proud of them and excited to release the new platform to the public!

So, what’s new? * 100% on Nostr & NIP-15 compliant * Lightning Payments * New Multi-stall Shopping Cart * Nostr Private Messages w/ Notifications * New Stall Browser * Improved Layout and Browsing * Interface to Bind External Identities to your Nostr Account * Plebeian Market Skin in the Game Badge * Nostr Login

100% on Nostr & NIP-15 compliant

Started by LN Bits/ Nostr Markets by Ben Arc, NIP-15 enables the creation of market stalls and facilitates marketplaces on Nostr further building out a peer-2-peer marketplace.

Plebeian Market contributed auctions to the NIP-15 standard, now other clients can also implement auctions and it will be interoperable with our software. For any stalls created on Nostr with NIP-15, buyers will be able to purchase products from those stalls in the new multi-stall shopping cart.

Note that there is still uncertainty with NIP-15 standard as other clients/developers may not implement NIP-15 and build their own marketplaces on Nostr.

The standard will evolve.

Lightning Payments

Lightning payments are now enabled on Plebeian Market! We are using Alby to facilitate lightning payments; this may not be ideal for a true peer-2-peer marketplace but it is the solution we have picked to permit lightning payments on the platform for now.

Payments will ricochet off Plebeian Market’s Alby wallet directly to the sellers LN wallet. If a value-4-value contribution percentage has been set, the contribution will be taken before the rest of the sats are sent to the seller.

Make sure you add your lightning address to your profile to receive your payments!

For the buyers, just scan and pay the QR code and the seller sider will get “order paid”. The seller can check the payment details under the “My Sales” tab.

New multi-stall shopping cart

Buyers can add multiple products to their shopping cart from different vendors and stalls that are NIP-15 compliant.

Nostr private messages with notifications

When users sign in with their npub they will be able to view their Nostr messages.

When a seller sets up a Market Stall the stall will generate its own npub and can receive messages. Messages will appear under the message icon on the top bar.

New stall browser

This feature allows buyers to view all NIP-15 market stall on Nostr

Improved layout and browsing

There are 3 new sections on the PM site : * Stall Browser – which will display all NIP-15 market stalls on Nostr. * Plebeian Planet – which displays products created on Plebeian Market. * Plebeian Market – this is our new Homepage – where we will feature new products, favorite, new auctions, and fun and interesting products being sold.

Interface to bind external identities to your Nostr account

Now you can bind your external identities to your Nostr/PM account. * X/Twitter * Telegram * Github

TWO external identities will need to be verified to bid on auctions. This is part of our anti-troll prevent tool.

Plebeian Market Skin in the Game badge

The Skin in the Game badge is only needed for auctions. It is our anti-troll tactic to prevent trolls from bidding on auctions for fun without ever intending on paying. For auctions that go above a certain amount of money we ask participants to buy the badge to show they are serious. A seller can also select the Skin in the Game badge requirement when they are setting up an auction. Badges only need to be purchased once and the user can bid on any number of auctions.

We want reputation by participation!

Nostr login

• Users can login to Plebeian Market with their Nostr keys now.
• Users can also generate a new set of Nostr keys.
• Nsec are not stored on PM, it is stored locally in the browser.
• It is recommended to use nos2x or Alby.

Current Plebeian Market user’s to-do’s:

What should you do now to enjoy the new features of PM? The next time you login as a seller you will be asked to upgrade your stall. Simply follow the steps in the “Stall Manager” to setup your new nostr market stall!

• Setup your market stall
• Setup your LN wallet
• Don’t enter an LN invoice as your LN address.
• Sellers can label their wallets – on-chain and LN wallets.
• Communications – enter an email address to get 3-word verification email to set-up your market stall.

Once you complete the new setup your market stall will be generated, and sellers can go ahead and add products and/or start an auction and hit publish! Now your market stall and products will be available on Nostr!

Visit the new site!

If you have any question or comments ask in our Telegram Group.

Cheers, Bekka

@ 3f770d65:7a745b24

A year ago today, a single tweet from Jack Dorsey set in motion a cascade of events that would redefine my life. His call to explore Nostr resonated with me, a testament to the respect he held. Little did I know that this nudge would unlock a year of unparalleled growth, both in the virtual world and beyond.

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Jack Dorsey's endorsement of Nostr resonated deeply with me amidst rising concerns about Twitter's focus under Elon Musk. Over the preceding months, the platform's impending shift in direction had prompted me to explore alternative social media options. I initially joined the BitcoinHackers.org Mastodon server, seeking a new community. However, the server's primarily cross-posting nature resulted in limited engagement, leaving me feeling disconnected and yearning for a more meaningful social experience.

Jack’s Tweet could not have come at a more pivotal moment.

Coincidentally, a year later, I often describe Nostr’s usefulness stating that people will understand decentralization and censorship resistant communication when they need to most. I guess this applied to me back then. I needed Nostr and these features more than ever a year ago.

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Immediately upon joining Nostr and fueled by the spirit of Nostr's decentralized ethos, I identified a pivotal need in the community and promptly launched NostrPlebs.com in response to Elon Musk's controversial $8 verification rollout on Twitter. This service empowered users to claim their online identities, offering a self-directed alternative to the centralized verification system. Initially a humble service for close friends, NostrPlebs.com swiftly garnered significant interest, becoming a pioneering Nostr services provider.

Recognizing the growing demand for alternative social audio experiences, I also founded NostrNests.com. This initiative, started during the migration from Twitter and Twitter Spaces, aimed to provide an alternative platform for fostering connections, building communities, and engaging with various content through audio-based interactions. If we were going to leave Twitter behind, we needed a social audio replacement. I recruited developers and designers to help make this a reality and launched Nostr Plebs Spaces in January 2023 with a rebrand to NostrNests.com in February 2023.

Driven by Nostr's intoxicating enthusiasm and the hope to build a better world, I dedicated myself to on-boarding new Nostriches, aiming to expand the protocol's reach and foster this new thriving community. My DMs were on fire as I helped countless new Nostriches on both Twitter and Nostr. I had found my calling.

My commitment to advocating for Nostr's potential led me to deliver numerous talks at Bitcoin and Nostr conferences over the past twelve months. I explored the crucial role of decentralized and censorship resistant social communication, emphasizing its alignment with the core values of the Bitcoin ecosystem when applicable. My presentations addressed diverse themes, including value for value, decentralized principles, and general protocol introductions if the audiences were unfamiliar with Nostr.

My speaking career with Nostr began in an unconventional setting: Nostrica, the "unconference" in the Uvita, Costa Rica. It was there that I had the privilege of meeting Jack Dorsey in person and giving him a warm "Nostrich hug" and, surprisingly, I had the honor of sharing a stage with Jack and with other incredibly talented developers. This unexpected turn set the stage for a whirlwind of speaking engagements, each one solidifying my passion for decentralization and open communication.

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Following Nostrica, I took the stage at the Bitcoin Builders Conference in Miami, immersing myself in a panel discussion on Nostr’s importance. My message of Nostr's potential resonated further at the Canadian Bitcoin Conference in Toronto, where I engaged with freedom loving Canadians who looked forward to embracing the power of decentralized communication.

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Venturing beyond North America, I had the opportunity to speak at the Baltic Honeybadger Conference in Riga, Latvia. This conference, held in the historic city of Riga, provided a platform to connect with European Bitcoiners for the first time and discuss the importance of censorship-resistant communication in the face of growing online restrictions and how Nostr aligned with the Bitcoin ethos, how both protocols go hand-in-hand, stating that “the purple pill helps the orange pill go down”.

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Most recently, my speaking engagements returned to the US to share my Nostr insights at the Nostrville conference in Nashville - the very first US Nostr conference.

If one aspect of my travels stands out more than others, it’s that the conference buzz wasn't just confined to the stage; the real magic happened beyond the spotlights. Sharing laughter and stories with friends and forging new connections and building relationships over shared meals, parties, and impromptu gatherings were the hidden gems that truly enriched these life-changing experiences.

The past year has been marked by significant growth and development, fueled by the invaluable love and support from the Nostr community. Numerous individuals, encountered online and at conferences, have become trusted friends and colleagues. These connections, building these true relationships, have enriched my personal life and solidified my commitment to Nostr as a protocol for innovation and freedom. Nostr may have opened up new professional doors and fostered professional growth for me, but if I’m being honest, the people and the community are more important to me. It’s the meaningful relationships and friendships that I truly hold dear. I eagerly await future opportunities to connect and I cannot wait until the next time when we’re all together again.

@ 1e52c554:21771908

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 (my father), 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.

Frank Duna

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Analysis "Arethusa's New Ordeals"

Introduction

Sonnet 19 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled "Arethusa's New Ordeals," is a poem that tells the story of Arethusa, a nymph from Greek and Latin mythology. The poem uses mythological references to explore themes of escape, transformation, and the struggle against adversity.

Thematic Analysis

In the octave, the poem describes the journey of Arethusa, a nymph from Greek mythology, who is trying to escape from Alpheus. The octave uses vivid imagery to depict Arethusa’s struggle and her transformation into a stream to hide from Alpheus. The octave ends with Arethusa finding temporary relief as she merges with a larger stream.

The sestet, on the other hand, introduces a twist in the tale. Arethusa, who thought she had found a safe haven, realizes that she is now facing a new challenge - pollution. The chemicals running through her symbolize the environmental issues that our water bodies are facing today. The sonnet ends with Arethusa revealing to Artemis (Diana in Roman mythology) that Alpheus is returning, indicating that her ordeal is far from over.

Overall, the sonnet uses the story of Arethusa to comment on larger environmental issues, making it a powerful piece of ecological poetry. The transition from the octave to the sestet also mirrors the shift in Arethusa’s journey from a personal struggle to a larger, more universal challenge.

Structure and Rhyme Scheme

The sonnet “Arethusa’s New Ordeals” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares follows the rhyme scheme ABBA ABBA CDE CDE. Let’s break it down:

Octave (first eight lines):

A: When in the dry season the rivers sear B: A confused Arethusa starts to Chide B: And looking for another place to hide A: She wanders restless through the mountains near. A: Finally she stops when she finds a clear B: By a big stream where oary people ride B: And concealing her body on the side A: She jumps in and becomes the flood, so dear.

Sestet (last six lines):

C: But after a while she sadly finds out D: That she is being put to new ordeals E: Since through her the chemicals start running… C: Seeking another change of fate, her mouth D: She opens and to Arthemis reveals E: That Alpheus is to her returning…

In the octave, the first and fourth lines rhyme with each other, as do the second and third lines. This pattern is repeated in the next four lines. In the sestet, the first, fourth lines rhyme, as do the second and fifth, and the third and sixth. This rhyme scheme is typical of Petrarchan sonnets and adds a musical quality to the poem while also serving to emphasize the thematic divisions between the octave and the sestet. The change in rhyme scheme from the octave to the sestet often signals a shift in theme or tone in the poem. In this case, the shift from ABBA ABBA to CDE CDE coincides with the shift in Arethusa’s journey from a personal struggle to a larger, more universal challenge.

Analysis of Aspects

Let’s delve deeper into the analysis of the sonnet “Arethusa's New Ordeals” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares.

Language and Imagery: The language used in “Arethusa’s New Ordeals” is rich and descriptive, creating vivid imagery that brings the story of Arethusa to life. The poet uses words like “dry season”, “rivers sear”, “wander restless”, and “oary people ride” to paint a picture of Arethusa’s journey and struggle. The use of mythological references (Arethusa, Alpheus, Artemis) adds a layer of depth to the poem, connecting it to ancient stories and themes.

Themes: The main themes of the poem are transformation, escape, and environmental issues. The story of Arethusa’s transformation into a stream and her attempts to escape Alpheus is a metaphor for the struggle of nature against human interference. The mention of “chemicals running” through Arethusa in the sestet introduces the theme of pollution and environmental degradation, making a statement about the impact of human activities on natural water bodies.

Meter: The poem follows the meter typical of a Petrarchan sonnet. It is written in iambic pentameter, which means each line consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables. This gives the poem a rhythmic quality when read aloud.

Overall, “Arethusa’s New Ordeals” is a beautifully crafted sonnet that uses the story of Arethusa to comment on larger environmental issues. The shift from the octave to the sestet, both in terms of rhyme scheme and theme, adds complexity to the poem and reflects the shift in Arethusa’s journey from a personal struggle to a larger, more universal challenge. The poem’s use of language, imagery, and meter work together to create a powerful piece of ecological poetry.

(GPT4)

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Syllable count for each line.

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Arethusa's New Ordeals

10 When in the dry season the rivers sear
10 A confused Arethusa starts to Chide
10 And looking for another place to hide 10 She wanders restless through the mountains near.

10 Finally she stops when she finds a clear 10 By a big stream where oary people ride
10 And concealing her body on the side 10 She jumps in and becomes the flood, so dear.

10 But after a while she sadly finds out 10 That she is being put to new ordeals 10 Since through her the chemicals start running... 10 Seeking another change of fate, her mouth 10 She opens and to Arthemis reveals 9 That Alpheus is to her returning... ***

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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; Image by leonardo.ai; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com Arethusa's New Ordeals

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In the contemporary world, where the balance between technological advancement and environmental sustainability is increasingly crucial, Marathon Digital Holdings has emerged as a trailblazer in the Bitcoin mining industry. Their latest venture, utilizing methane gas from landfill waste to power Bitcoin mining operations, is not just a technological leap but also a significant stride towards eco-friendly practices in a sector often scrutinized for its environmental impact. This initiative represents a fusion of environmental stewardship with the burgeoning field of cryptocurrency, potentially setting a new standard for energy use in digital currency mining. It's a bold move that could reshape perceptions of the industry, demonstrating that environmental consciousness and technological progress can coexist harmoniously.

Table Of Content

• The Genesis of the Project

• The Process and Technology

• The Broader Impact

• Conclusion

• FAQs

The Genesis of the Project

A Partnership for Sustainability

Marathon Digital's collaboration with Nodal Power marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of sustainable cryptocurrency mining. The 280 kilowatt (kW) pilot project in Utah is more than just a test of feasibility; it's a beacon of innovation in an industry traditionally powered by conventional, often non-renewable, energy sources. This partnership reflects a growing awareness within the crypto mining community about the importance of sustainable practices. It's a forward-thinking approach, blending the expertise of a leading Bitcoin mining company with the innovative energy solutions of a renewable energy firm, setting a precedent for future collaborations in the industry.

Addressing Environmental Concerns

The project's focus on methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas, underscores a proactive approach to environmental stewardship. By targeting methane emissions from landfills, Marathon is addressing a critical environmental issue. Methane is not only a significant contributor to global warming but also represents a wasted resource when emitted into the atmosphere. This initiative is a response to increasing global concerns about climate change and environmental degradation. It's a strategy that aligns with international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and demonstrates Marathon's commitment to playing a role in the global fight against climate change.

The Process and Technology

Innovative Conversion of Methane to Electricity

The technology behind converting methane to electricity is a cornerstone of this project. The process involves sophisticated systems that capture methane emissions efficiently and convert them into a usable form of energy. This technology is not just a testament to human ingenuity but also a crucial step towards making renewable energy more accessible and practical for industrial applications like Bitcoin mining. The success of this technology could have far-reaching implications, potentially revolutionizing how we think about waste management and energy production.

A Step Towards Green Bitcoin Mining

Marathon's initiative is a significant leap in the journey towards green Bitcoin mining. It's a project that challenges the status quo, proving that renewable energy can be a viable alternative to traditional power sources in the energy-intensive process of mining cryptocurrencies. This approach could inspire a wave of innovation in the sector, encouraging other companies to explore renewable energy options. The project is not just about reducing the environmental footprint of Bitcoin mining; it's about reimagining the future of energy use in the digital age.

The Broader Impact

Potential for Industry-Wide Change

The implications of Marathon's project extend far beyond its immediate environmental benefits. It has the potential to catalyze a paradigm shift in the cryptocurrency mining industry. If successful, this project could serve as a model for other companies, demonstrating the practicality and benefits of sustainable mining practices. It could inspire a wave of innovation, leading to more widespread adoption of renewable energy sources in the industry, and potentially, a redefinition of what it means to be a responsible player in the digital currency space.

Environmental and Economic Benefits

The project is not just an environmental initiative; it's also an economically strategic move. By tapping into methane from landfills, Marathon could significantly reduce its operational costs. This approach provides a dual benefit: it mitigates the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining and offers a potentially more cost-effective energy solution. This economic incentive could be a key driver in encouraging wider adoption of similar practices across the industry, leading to a more sustainable and economically viable future for cryptocurrency mining.

Conclusion

Marathon Digital's pilot project in Utah is more than just an experiment in sustainable Bitcoin mining; it's a visionary step towards a new era in the industry. By harnessing methane gas from landfills to power their operations, Marathon is not only setting a new benchmark for environmental responsibility but also showcasing the untapped potential of renewable energy in reducing the carbon footprint of cryptocurrency mining. This bold experiment is a beacon of hope and innovation, suggesting a future where technological advancement and environmental sustainability are not mutually exclusive but are instead intertwined elements of a more responsible and forward-thinking industry.

FAQs

What is Marathon Digital's new project about? Marathon Digital has launched a pilot project in Utah, using methane gas from landfill waste to power Bitcoin mining operations.

Why is using methane for Bitcoin mining significant? Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and using it for mining reduces environmental impact and utilizes a renewable energy source.

Who is Marathon Digital partnering with for this project? Marathon Digital has partnered with Nodal Power, a firm specializing in renewable energy assets.

What are the potential benefits of this project? The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs, and set a precedent for sustainable practices in cryptocurrency mining.

How does this project impact the Bitcoin mining industry? Marathon's initiative could inspire other companies to adopt renewable energy sources, potentially leading to a more sustainable and economically viable mining industry.

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Chef's notes

All you need is a small pot to simmer the sauce for 7-10 mins.

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 15mins
• 🍳 Cook time: 10 mins
• 🍽️ Servings: ~8oz (?)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Mirin/Sake
• 1/4 cup Rice Wine Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup Honey
• 2-5 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Spice Paste); Please add based on your spice preference
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced/paste)
• 1-2 tsp/slices of Ginger (slice/paste); Not everyone like ginger bits in their sauce

Directions

1. Throw all ingredients into a small sauce pot and simmer for 7-10 mins
2. Take out ginger slices (if any)
3. Toss Fried Chicken and Sauce together
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Chef's notes

Unlike a traditional negroni recipe, the boulevardier requires 2 part liquor, one part sweet vermouth, and one part campari. Traditional negroni recipes call for equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and campari.

2oz Whiskey 1oz Sweet vermouth 1oz Campari

Details

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Ingredients

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• Campari
• Orange peele

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É uma opção popular para aqueles que buscam uma alternativa confiável e segura ao cliente de email padrão do sistema operacional.

Foi Lançado em 2004 como um produto irmão do navegador Firefox da Mozilla, o Thunderbird foi desenvolvido a partir do cliente de email da Netscape, que foi muito popular no início dos anos 2000. Sua criação objetivou oferecer uma opção gratuita e de código aberto para pessoas que procuravam um cliente de email alternativo.Embora a Mozilla tenha anunciado em 2012 que estaria reduzindo o suporte para o projeto, a comunidade de desenvolvedores do Thunderbird assumiu o projeto e continuou trabalhando nele como um projeto de código aberto. Desde então, o Thunderbird lançou várias atualizações importantes que melhoraram sua funcionalidade e segurança.

O Thunderbird é um cliente de email que permite que os usuários enviem e recebam emails de várias contas de email diferentes, suportando protocolos populares de email, como POP3, IMAP e SMTP. Ele também pode ser configurado para trabalhar com vários provedores de email. Além disso, o Thunderbird suporta criptografia de email, incluindo o uso de PGP (Pretty Good Privacy), um algoritmo de criptografia que protege a privacidade dos dados. O software também possui recursos úteis, como pastas inteligentes que ajudam a organizar emails por categoria e filtragem de spam integrada, que ajuda a manter a caixa de entrada organizada e livre de emails indesejados. O Thunderbird permite ainda que os usuários personalizem sua experiência de email, oferecendo temas e extensões que adicionam recursos adicionais ao software.

O Thunderbird é uma alternativa confiável e segura ao cliente de email padrão do sistema operacional, resolvendo muitos problemas comuns associados ao uso do email. Ele é capaz de lidar com várias contas de email diferentes e oferece criptografia de email, o que é importante para quem deseja proteger a privacidade dos dados. O Thunderbird resolve problemas de organização de email, oferecendo pastas inteligentes que ajudam a organizar emails por categoria, e também resolve o problema de spam, oferecendo uma filtragem de spam integrada.

O Thunderbird é um cliente de email de código aberto confiável e seguro, que resolve muitos problemas comuns associados ao uso do email. Ele é uma opção popular entre aqueles que buscam uma alternativa gratuita e de código aberto ao cliente de email padrão. Com seus recursos e funcionalidades, o Thunderbird é capaz de atender às necessidades de diversos usuários, incluindo aqueles que buscam uma solução de email personalizável e segura.

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Bitcoiners often talk about the “$5 wrench attack,” where someone threatens you with bodily harm to force you to reveal your private keys. This has been happening recently in Sweden, a country where your home address and your tax returns are public record (come on guys, really?). A simple solution to the $5 wrench attack is to use multi-signature cold storage with multiple physical locations for the keys and also be low key (pun intended) about your Bitcoin holdings. However, ensuring the safety of your home and loved ones should also be a top priority. Here's a basic tutorial on how to protect your home from potential intruders, with a focus on home security and personal safety:

1. Assess Your Home's Vulnerabilities: Walk around your property and identify potential entry points such as doors, windows, and other accessible areas.

Consider the surrounding environment, including landscaping and lighting, which can deter intruders. Large, thorny rose bushes located near windows, for example, can be helpful to deter intruders.

2. Invest in Quality Locks: Install strong, high-quality locks on all doors and windows.

Reinforce doors with deadbolt locks, and consider upgrading to smart locks for added security.

According to ADT, approximately 34% of burglars enter through the front door of a home, while 22% enter a home through the back door, making these the most common entry points for intruders. This was quite surprising to me. Dog doors can also be a way for burglars to make their way into your home if the door is large enough.

3. Secure Windows: Install window locks and reinforce glass with security film to make it more difficult to break.

Consider using window bars or grilles, especially for basement or ground-level windows.

4. Outdoor Lighting: Illuminate the exterior of your home with motion-activated lights to deter potential intruders.

Ensure that all entry points are well-lit at night.

5. Home Security Systems: Install a reputable home security system with features like alarms, cameras, and monitoring services.

Display signs indicating that your home is protected by a security system.

6. Know Your Neighbors: Establish a good relationship with your neighbors, as a strong sense of community can enhance overall safety.

Watch out for each other and share information about any suspicious activities.

7. Firearms: A basic home security setup can include a shotgun and / or a handgun. For a more advanced defense setup, you may also want to consider an AR-15.

Prioritize safety and responsible gun ownership.

Store firearms and ammunition securely in a gun safe or lockbox, and educate all household members about firearm safety.

Consider getting a Concealed Carry Permit and get additional classroom and live fire training through that process.

Consider joining USCCA and get self-defense insurance, plus great learning and training resources

Practice “dry fire” and live fire at the range regularly.

Understand the laws where you live and how they relate to defending your home and when deadly force is permissible. An important concept is the Castle Doctrine:

The "Castle Doctrine" is a legal concept that generally allows individuals to use force, including deadly force, to defend themselves and their homes against intruders. The term "Castle Doctrine" is derived from the saying "a man's home is his castle," emphasizing the right of individuals to defend their homes as they would their castles. The specifics of Castle Doctrine laws can vary by jurisdiction, but there are some common principles:

No Duty to Retreat: In a typical self-defense situation, individuals are required to retreat from a threat if it is safe to do so before using force. The Castle Doctrine removes this duty to retreat when an individual is in their own home.

Use of Force: The doctrine often allows the use of force, including deadly force, if someone unlawfully enters an individual's home or, in some cases, their vehicle or place of work. The force used must be proportionate to the threat perceived.

Presumption of Fear: Castle Doctrine laws may include a presumption that a person in their home has a reasonable fear of imminent harm when an intruder enters unlawfully.

8. Home Defense Training: Consider taking self-defense and home defense courses to prepare yourself and your family for potential threats.

Train regularly to maintain skills and confidence.

9. Emergency Communication Plan: Develop a family emergency communication plan to ensure everyone knows what to do in case of an intrusion or other emergencies, including natural disasters.

Practice emergency drills to ensure everyone is familiar with the plan.

Have an emergency “go bag” ready - I got some a few years ago from the Red Cross that have everything you need for three days including food, water, first aid kit, radio, flashlight, personal hygiene and other emergency supplies. Ready America has some good kits as well.

10. Legal Considerations: Familiarize yourself with local laws regarding home defense and firearms ownership.

Comply with all legal requirements, such as permits and storage regulations.

In the event of major social unrest, just focus on protecting your family and property. Law enforcement might not be much help in that scenario.

11. Home Insurance: Ensure you have adequate home insurance coverage to protect your belongings in case of theft or damage.

12. Stay Informed: Stay informed about local crime trends and adjust your security measures accordingly.

Consider joining community watch programs or online forums to share information with neighbors.

A well-rounded approach to home security includes a combination of physical barriers, technology, and community awareness to create a safer living environment.

Not financial or legal advice, for entertainment only, do your own homework. I hope you find this post useful as you chart your personal financial course and Build a Bitcoin Fortress in 2023.

Thank you for supporting my work. Always remember: freedom, health and positivity!

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There's an evil reason behind why platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity.ai, Inflection.ai, Claude, Google Bard, and Bing AI are offered for FREE. These services have harnessed the power of large language models pre-trained on a vast array of publicly available internet data. While this foundation is robust, achieving full effectiveness is contingent upon the model's ability to assimilate personal data from users. This approach mirrors Google's strategy: providing services without charge while leveraging user data in return. The underlying intent is to harness this data to refine AI responses, making them more persuasive and tailored to encourage purchases from advertisers. This model of offering free services in exchange for data aims to continuously improve its intelligence, facilitating a cycle where user data is monetized to benefit advertisers, thereby perpetuating a cycle of wealth accumulation.

Reflecting on Google's rise in 2000, many users were initially unaware of this business model and lacked alternatives. The landscape has since evolved considerably. Today, numerous open-source large language models are accessible, along with privacy-focused solutions that accept Bitcoin and lightning payments. Users now have the power to choose their interactions with AI technologies, weighing the convenience of free services against the desire for privacy and control over personal data.

This realization inspired the creation of PlebAI. Our aim is to offer a privacy-focused AI agent model on a pay-per-use basis. Similar to paying for what you order in a restaurant or coffee shop, our model follows the same principle. For further background, I have started a series of articles on this topic.

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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 (my father), 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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Analysis "New Landscapes"

Introduction

Sonnet 18 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled "New Landscapes," is a reflection on the negative impact of human actions on the environment, specifically marine life.

Thematic Analysis

Quartets:

The first quartet introduces the theme of the poem - the impact of human actions on marine life. The “tides of fish bearing their accusing looks” is a powerful metaphor for the silent protest of marine creatures against human-induced pollution.

The second quartet continues this theme, focusing on the contamination of birds and the spread of death due to pollution. The phrase “death without reason” underscores the senseless destruction caused by pollution.

The third quartet shifts the focus from marine life to the waters themselves. The “turbid waters” and “ugly rainbows” created by oil spills symbolize the destruction of natural beauty.

Couplet:

The couplet at the end of the sonnet presents a stark contrast between the romanticized view of the beach and the reality of pollution. The “tarry feet” and “disgust” of the beachgoers serve as a powerful indictment of environmental degradation.

Overall, the sonnet uses vivid imagery and strong metaphors to critique human disregard for the environment and its devastating consequences. It’s a call to action for humanity to address these issues and restore the natural beauty of our landscapes.

Structure and Rhyme Scheme

The sonnet “New Landscapes” follows the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet, which is ABABCDCDEFEFGG. Let’s analyze this in detail:

Quatrain 1:

Tides of fish bearing their accusing looks (A) Periodically sadden our landscape (B) Because human venoms crueler than hooks (A) To their essential flood often escape. (B)

The first and third lines rhyme with each other (looks/hooks), as do the second and fourth lines (landscape/escape).

Quatrain 2:

Floating their way toward uncertain sea (C) They contaminate birds with their poison (D) Which in those not yet dead is hard to see (C) Further spreading this death without reason. (D)

Again, the first and third lines rhyme (sea/see), as do the second and fourth lines (poison/reason).

Quatrain 3:

The turbid waters make it to the main (E) To join more sewage and also crude oil (F) Coming from spills that claim these days domain (E) And with ugly rainbows their glimpses foil. (F)

The pattern continues with the first and third lines rhyming (main/domain), and the second and fourth lines rhyming (oil/foil).

Couplet:

No more romantic, the beach welcomes those (G) With tarry feet who their disgust disclose. (G)

The final two lines form a rhymed couplet (those/disclose).

This consistent rhyme scheme contributes to the musicality of the poem and helps to emphasize the themes and ideas presented in each quatrain and the final couplet. It’s a common feature of traditional sonnets and is part of what gives them their distinctive structure.

Analysis of Aspects

Let’s delve deeper into the analysis of “New Landscapes” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares.

Language and Imagery: The language used in the sonnet is rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of environmental devastation. The poet uses strong imagery to convey the impact of pollution on marine life, such as “tides of fish bearing their accusing looks” and “human venoms crueler than hooks”. The use of words like “accusing”, “venoms”, and “crueler” creates a sense of guilt and responsibility, suggesting that humans are to blame for this situation.

Themes: The main theme of the poem is the environmental damage caused by human actions, particularly pollution in the oceans. The poet explores this theme through images of contaminated fish and birds, turbid waters, and beaches stained with tar. The sonnet serves as a critique of human disregard for the environment and a call to action to address this issue.

Meter: The sonnet appears to follow the iambic pentameter, which is a common meter in English poetry and traditional for sonnets. In iambic pentameter, each line consists of five iambs, a metrical foot made up of one unstressed syllable followed by one stressed syllable (da-DUM). For example, the line “Tides of fish bearing their accusing looks” can be broken down into iambs as follows: “Tides of / fish bear / ing their / accus / ing looks”.

Overall, “New Landscapes” is a powerful sonnet that uses strong language and imagery to explore the theme of environmental damage. The consistent rhyme scheme and meter give the poem a rhythmic quality that enhances its impact. The sonnet serves as a reminder of the consequences of human actions on the environment and a call to action to address these issues. It’s a poignant critique of the current state of our oceans and a plea for change. The poet, Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, effectively uses the sonnet form to convey his message, making “New Landscapes” a compelling piece of environmental poetry.

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Syllable count for each line.

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New Landscapes

10 Tides of fish bearing their accusing looks 10 Periodically sadden our landscape 10 Because human venoms crueler than hooks 10 To their essential flood often escape.

10 Floating their way toward uncertain sea 10 They contaminate birds with their poison 10 Which in those not yet dead is hard to see 10 Further spreading this death withour reason.

10 The turbid waters make it to the main 10 To join more sewage and also crude oil 10 Coming from spills that claim these days domain 10 And with ugly rainbows their glimpses foil.

10 No more romantic, the beach welcomes those 10 With tarry feet who their disgust disclose. ***

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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; Image by soselplanetatenecesita.blogspot.com; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com New Landscapes

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Intro

We established Ahoro with strong values and principles to operate from a human and compassionate manner in the financial industry. We aim to lifting a billion borrowers out of poverty, transparently and without controversy. We consider money as the purest form of energy and that's why we decided to adopt bitcoin with its sound money properties, to enable us to transfer this energy where most needed.

To better understand and discover our alternative approach, it's important to understand the meaning of value itself
and the intentions behind our actions. It isn't just about our actions, it's about the final aim that drive them (the why) that we are able to reach the objective as human beings.

We are exploring this topic because we really feel there's a need to change the perspective on the current world, somehow is already happening. We'd like to share the outcomes of our brainstorm, and hopefully have some lightning hitting you (for good).

First,

being good with others,
- instead doing good for thyself
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Because we hare human-beings
- not human-doers

... and approach what we do with humanistic (instead of capitalistic) objectives.

Support when mistakes happens

(with no punishment nor judgment)

... To create a non-violence and more rewarding financial environment.

# Money is a consequence (not the objective)

... and idea to be kept in mind, for the wellbeing and for the good of people around you.

It's for this main principles that we focus our objectives in Ahoro's training programs are to provoke curiosity in the learner's mind and to stimulate interest in the subject matter itself. This training method encourages participants to be responsible for the degree of learning they desire. It is based on the belief that a person's curiosity enables them to discover their role in the organization and allows them to experience both the thrill of discovery and the satisfaction of meeting a challenge.

We believe that the best way for participants to learn how the credit/debit system works is through exposure and first-hand observations in the field. Through these experiences, participants are encouraged to draw out their conception of the effectiveness of our work and the impact it has on the poorest of the poor.

The core objectives of Ahoro's training programs are:

• Awaken curiosity

• Stimulate interest in microfinance

• Encourage responsibility for self-motivated learning

• To learn and share with others

• Determine individual roles in the organization

How we deal with Defaults

So one of the questions that a lot of people have had about microfinance --and one of the criticisms that has come up-- is what happens when somebody cannot pay back their loan?

In traditional finance, people who default are at risk to lose the collateral, and in some cases they ended up worse off than they were before starting the loan. We will explain here about how and what Ahoro approach do in these cases and how do we think microcredit should find its best practice in this regard. Be ready!

At Ahoro, we specialize in working with some of the poorest communities, where the concept of business intertwines inseparably with risk. It's crucial to understand that lending bitcoin is not a straightforward process of expecting returns without complications, especially in these contexts. The lives of the poor are fraught with uncertainties; a single minor setback can dismantle their entire livelihood, whether due to political turmoil, natural disasters like floods or cyclones, or personal tragedies such as theft or fire.

Our approach is unique in that we consciously choose not to penalize our borrowers. This philosophy was a foundational decision from our inception. In the conventional financial world, penalties often manifest as increased interest rates or loan denials for those who fail to make timely repayments. We diverge from this norm by not incorporating such punitive measures.

We educate our borrowers on group dynamics and support systems. Initially, many suggest imposing penalties on those who fail to repay. However, we emphasize a different approach: understanding and support. If a member struggles with repayment, the group is encouraged to first seek the underlying cause of this difficulty, rather than resorting to immediate reprimand or pressure. This empathetic approach often reveals that non-repayment is not a matter of unwillingness but rather a consequence of unforeseen and challenging circumstances.

In cases where a borrower's husband may have misappropriated funds, for instance, the community is encouraged to support the affected individual rather than assigning blame. This support might extend to helping locate the spouse and resolving the issue collectively.

Moreover, Ahoro's policy includes adapting to severe setbacks such as natural disasters or business failures. We believe in bolstering the morale of our clients, encouraging them to persevere rather than succumb to despair. In such scenarios, existing loans can be converted into long-term loans, reducing the immediate financial burden. Borrowers are then offered new loans to help them restart, with the understanding that they will continue to make small, manageable payments towards their previous debts.

Our approach also addresses the issue of loan defaults in a unique way. While the traditional banking system might label someone a defaulter for missing a few installments, we understand the complexities behind such situations. Even if a borrower misses payments due to family or health issues, we consider their intent and overall repayment history. This understanding approach, however, does not mean we disregard banking norms. We adhere to standard banking practices, including making provisions for outstanding loans, to ensure full accountability and transparency in our operations.

In summary, Ahoro Micro Loans stands out in the microfinance sector by prioritizing empathy, understanding, and support for our borrowers, especially those facing the harshest of life's challenges. Our methods demonstrate a commitment to both the financial well-being of our clients and the adherence to sound banking principles.

Progress ✅

Since our first updates, we faced some technical issues in our current platform and thanks to the support of various communities i the open source and the financial space we were able to overtake:

• Our Node back online after nearly two months of maintenance after migrating it to better hardware. We understand isn't the best season to open channels, but if you are interested to support our project, please consider contacting us to open a balanced channel:
  https://amboss.space/node/02babecd2c0f3ae7a4e901d336f75b11983c859d4b1d980861172910720232d835

• New "Aprende" section as introduced above

• Geyser campaign is up an ready to receive your sats https://geyser.fund/project/ahoroorg the funds collected will be used to further dig into research and start building our educational programs

• Full integration of Bitcoin in our ecosystem and a fully functional checkout experience thanks to LNbits community support.

🔗 LoL #2 Presentation

• Presentation Deck available here

• AdoptingBitcoin2023 Presentation on YouTube

Thanks for reading until here, hope you find it interesting and if you have any thoughts or questions, please do not hesitate to share it below in the comments or directly to us on our website from and via nostr DM on Ahoro_org@iris.to

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Intro

Creamos Ahoro con valores y principios sólidos para operar de forma humana y compasiva en el sector financiero. Nuestro objetivo es sacar de la pobreza a mil millones de prestatarios, de forma transparente y sin controversias. Consideramos el dinero como la forma más pura de energía y por eso decidimos adoptar bitcoin con sus propiedades de dinero sólido, para poder transferir esta energía donde más se necesita.

Para comprender mejor y descubrir nuestro enfoque alternativo, es importante entender el significado del valor en sí mismo y las intenciones que hay detrás de nuestras acciones. No se trata sólo de nuestras acciones, sino del fin último que las impulsa (el por qué) de que seamos capaces de alcanzar el objetivo como seres humanos.

Estamos explorando este tema porque realmente sentimos que hay una necesidad de cambiar la perspectiva del mundo actual, de alguna manera ya está sucediendo. Nos gustaría compartir los resultados de nuestra tormenta de ideas, y esperamos que te caiga algún rayo (para bien).

Primero,

ser bueno con los demás,
- en lugar de hacer el bien por ti mismo
>
Porque somos seres-humanos
- no seres-hacedores ... y enfocar lo que hacemos con objetivos humanistas (en lugar de capitalistas).

Apoyo en caso de error

(sin castigo ni juicio)

... Para crear un entorno financiero no violento y más gratificante para todos.

# El dinero es una consecuencia (no el objetivo)

... e idea a tener en cuenta, por el bienestar y por el bien de las personas que te rodean.

Por estos principios fundamentales enfocamos nuestros objetivos en los programas de formación de Ahoro: provocar curiosidad en la mente del alumno y estimular el interés por el tema en sí. Este método de formación anima a los participantes a ser responsables del grado de aprendizaje que desean. Se basa en la creencia de que la curiosidad de una persona le permite descubrir su papel en la organización y le permite experimentar tanto la emoción del descubrimiento como la satisfacción de superar un reto.

Creemos que la mejor manera de que los participantes aprendan cómo funciona el sistema de crédito/débito es mediante la exposición y las observaciones de primera mano sobre el terreno. A través de estas experiencias, se anima a los participantes a extraer su concepción de la eficacia de nuestro trabajo y del impacto que tiene en los más pobres entre los pobres.

Los principales objetivos de los programas de formación de Ahoro son:

• Despertar la curiosidad

• Estimular el interés por las microfinanzas

• Fomentar la responsabilidad para el aprendizaje automotivado

• Aprender y compartir con los demás

• Determinar las funciones individuales en la organización

Cómo tratamos los impagos

Una de las preguntas que mucha gente se ha hecho sobre la microfinanciación -y una de las críticas que han surgido- es qué ocurre cuando alguien no puede devolver su préstamo.

En las finanzas tradicionales, las personas que no pagan corren el riesgo de perder la garantía y, en algunos casos, acaban peor de lo que estaban antes de iniciar el préstamo. Explicaremos aquí cómo y qué hace Ahoro en estos casos y cómo creemos que el microcrédito debería encontrar su mejor práctica en este sentido. ¡Prepárense!

En Ahoro, estamos especializados en trabajar con algunas de las comunidades más pobres, donde el concepto de negocio se entrelaza inseparablemente con el riesgo. Es crucial comprender que prestar bitcoin no es un proceso sencillo en el que se esperen rendimientos sin complicaciones, especialmente en estos contextos. La vida de los pobres está plagada de incertidumbres; un solo contratiempo menor puede desmantelar todo su medio de vida, ya sea debido a la agitación política, a catástrofes naturales como inundaciones o ciclones, o a tragedias personales como robos o incendios.

Nuestro enfoque es único en el sentido de que decidimos conscientemente no penalizar a nuestros prestatarios. Esta filosofía fue una decisión fundamental desde nuestros inicios. En el mundo financiero convencional, las penalizaciones se manifiestan a menudo como un aumento de los tipos de interés o la denegación del préstamo a quienes no efectúan los reembolsos a tiempo. Nosotros nos apartamos de esta norma al no incorporar tales medidas punitivas.

Educamos a nuestros prestatarios sobre la dinámica de grupo y los sistemas de apoyo. Al principio, muchos sugieren imponer sanciones a quienes no reembolsan. Sin embargo, nosotros hacemos hincapié en un enfoque diferente: comprensión y apoyo. Si un miembro tiene problemas con el reembolso, se anima al grupo a buscar primero la causa subyacente de esta dificultad, en lugar de recurrir a la reprimenda inmediata o a la presión. Este enfoque empático revela a menudo que el impago no es una cuestión de falta de voluntad, sino más bien una consecuencia de circunstancias imprevistas y difíciles.

En los casos en que el marido de una prestataria haya malversado fondos, por ejemplo, se anima a la comunidad a apoyar a la persona afectada en lugar de culparla. Este apoyo puede incluir la localización del cónyuge y la resolución colectiva del problema.

Además, la política de Ahoro incluye la adaptación a contratiempos graves, como catástrofes naturales o quiebras empresariales. Creemos en reforzar la moral de nuestros clientes, animándoles a perseverar en lugar de sucumbir a la desesperación. En tales situaciones, los préstamos existentes pueden convertirse en préstamos a largo plazo, reduciendo la carga financiera inmediata. A continuación, se ofrecen a los prestatarios nuevos préstamos para ayudarles a volver a empezar, en el entendimiento de que seguirán realizando pagos pequeños y manejables para pagar sus deudas anteriores.

Nuestro enfoque también aborda la cuestión de los impagos de préstamos de una manera única. Mientras que el sistema bancario tradicional puede tachar a alguien de moroso por dejar de pagar unos cuantos plazos, nosotros comprendemos la complejidad de estas situaciones. Incluso si un prestatario deja de pagar debido a problemas familiares o de salud, tenemos en cuenta su intención y su historial general de reembolso. Este enfoque comprensivo, sin embargo, no significa que ignoremos las normas bancarias. Seguimos las prácticas bancarias habituales, incluida la constitución de provisiones para préstamos pendientes, para garantizar la plena responsabilidad y transparencia de nuestras operaciones.

En resumen, Ahoro Micro Loans destaca en el sector de las microfinanzas por dar prioridad a la empatía, la comprensión y el apoyo a nuestros prestatarios, especialmente a los que se enfrentan a los retos más duros de la vida. Nuestros métodos demuestran un compromiso tanto con el bienestar financiero de nuestros clientes como con la adhesión a principios bancarios sólidos.

Progreso ✅

Desde nuestro primer articulo, nos enfrentamos a algunos problemas técnicos en nuestra plataforma actual y gracias al apoyo de varias comunidades i el código abierto y el espacio financiero hemos sido capaces de superar:

• Nuestro Nodo de nuevo en línea después de casi dos meses de mantenimiento después de migrarlo a un hardware mejor. Entendemos que no es la mejor época para abrir canales, pero si estás interesado en apoyar nuestro proyecto, por favor considera contactarnos para abrir un canal balanceado:
  https://amboss.space/node/02babecd2c0f3ae7a4e901d336f75b11983c859d4b1d980861172910720232d835

• Nueva sección "Aprende" introducida anteriormente

• La campaña Geyser está lista para recibir sus sats https://geyser.fund/project/ahoroorg los fondos recaudados se utilizarán para profundizar en la investigación y comenzar a construir nuestros programas educativos.

• Integración completa de Bitcoin en nuestro ecosistema y una experiencia de pago totalmente funcional gracias al apoyo de la comunidad LNbits.

🔗 LoL #2 Presentación

• Disco de presentación disponible aquí

• AdoptingBitcoin2023 Presentación en YouTube

Gracias por leer hasta aquí, espero que le resulte interesante y si usted tiene alguna opinión o pregunta, por favor no dude en compartirlo a continuación en los comentarios o directamente a nosotros en nuestro sitio web de y a través de nostr DM en Ahoro_org@iris.to

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nostr:npub1gmm2ehusvs35zgh6pq84m8hkj4ea0ygy3c9j2e3slzhjjce3kmns5tdaz2 opened this issue about collaborative editing in the NIPs repo today, and since I was thinking about this same topic days ago I'll write my thoughts here.

These things can be achieved in multiple ways, but it seems to me that they will be more in the spirit of Nostr if we can come up with a scheme that is backwards-compatible with existing document formats (for example, kind 30023 Markdown articles) that allow these things to continue to be used as they are but also be enhanced with live-editing and other stuff.

The idea

A generic CRDT-based scheme for editing stuff collaboratively can be created using ephemeral (kind 2xxxx) events. Clients can choose to only listen to CRDT-edit events only from previously-authorized people.

This scheme would exist on top of static parameterized-replaceable (kind 3xxxx) event documents, that would be saved and published every now and then during the edit session and in the end of it. This could work on top of normal Markdown articles (kind 30023), for example, but also on top of Notion-like documents, spreadsheets or richtext documents if we get a standard kind for these, or any other standard format.

The flow

In the case of a Markdown document edit the flow would be something like:

1. Alice creates an event kind 30023 with d set to "hello-world" and starts writing.
2. In the process, she emits a bunch of crdt-edit (kind 21333) events to whoever is listening and wants to follow her writing process live.
3. Then Alice invites Bob to edit the document with her, she creates a collaboration (kind 31333) event informing others that Bob has some authority over her "hello-world" document too. Now people watching the document will also listen for crdt-edit events from Bob.
4. Alice is also listening for Bob's crdt-edit events and her client updates the document locally for her upon receiving those. Bob does the same with Alice's edits.
5. Every now and then, or when they stop editing, both publish their own event kind 30023 "hello-world", these two versions can still be viewed by anyone "statically" while they're sleeping, and by clients that don't support the live-editing madness. Users will default to reading Alice's version, but if they are able to read the related collaboration event they may decide to check Bob's version to see if there is any update there.

Now suppose Bob starts editing the document again while Alice is sleeping:

1. Bob will have an updated document version and Alice won't, so when Alice comes back online she fetches Bob's updated document and sees it's different from hers. Here there are three possible ways to handle the situation: a. Alice just updates her local document to Bob's version -- this is fine for all the situations in which Alice hasn't edited her document too while Bob was sleeping and now they have diverged, for these situations there are two possible alternatives: b. Special relays keep the crdt-edit events for a while (these events are ephemeral by default, but nothing prevents some relays to choose to store them) and Alice can replay them when she comes online. c. Bob could have published a packaged-crdt-delta (kind 31334) event containing all the edits since the last time Alice had published a kind 30023 along with his last kind 30023 which Alice can then fetch and merge with her stuff locally. Alternatively, special relays can produce this document based on all the crdt-edit they receive. I'm not sure what option is better.

The end

This is probably too confusing, so I'll refrain from commenting until there is some working code that proves it's possible. The Automerge library seems to be a nice fit for making this stuff on top, even though it is a library and not a protocol that strives for backwards-compatibility like Nostr it might be a fine tradeoff for this specific use case.

@ f647c956:90f43673

**

Hello, coffee aficionados and curious minds! Have you ever sipped on your morning brew and pondered the stories and surprises that lie within each aromatic cup? You're in for a treat! Today, we're diving into the world of coffee, not just to awaken your senses, but also to tickle your curiosity with some fun and engaging facts about your favorite pick-me-up. So, grab your cup of joe, get cozy, and let's explore the delightful secrets behind coffee!**

The Dancing Goats Origin Story:

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Legend has it that coffee was discovered by an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi in the 9th century. He noticed his goats frolicking with unusual energy after munching on some mysterious red berries. Curiosity led him to try the berries himself, and voilà, he experienced the same vivacious boost. Monks at a local monastery reportedly created a drink with the berries to stay awake during long prayers, and thus the tale of coffee began.

A Bean That's Not a Bean:

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Surprise! Coffee beans aren't beans at all. They're actually the seeds of a fruit known as a coffee cherry. These cherries grow on coffee plants and usually contain two seeds, which are the coffee beans we know and love. Occasionally, a cherry will contain just one seed, resulting in a highly coveted "peaberry."

Espresso Yourself:

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The term "espresso," often associated with the beloved concentrated coffee, comes from the Italian word "esprimere," which means "to express" or "to press out." An espresso is made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee under high pressure, expressing the essence of the coffee.

Coffee's Journey Around the Globe:

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Originally discovered in Ethiopia, coffee has traveled and settled across the world. By the 17th century, it reached Europe and became a commodity that sparked "coffeehouse culture." Today, Brazil reigns as the largest coffee producer globally, with Vietnam and Colombia following suit.

A Cup of Health:

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Studies suggest that coffee isn't just a tasty beverage; it can also have health benefits. Moderate coffee consumption is linked to a reduced risk of diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Type 2 diabetes, and certain forms of cancer. It's also a natural source of antioxidants.

The Most Expensive Coffee Comes from...Animal Poop?

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Yes, you read that right! Kopi Luwak, one of the world's most expensive and controversial coffees, is made from beans that have been eaten and excreted by the civet, a cat-like creature found in Southeast Asia. The digestive process is believed to impart a unique flavor to the beans, fetching high prices for this rare brew.

Whether you're a casual sipper or a die-hard enthusiast, coffee is more than just a beverage; it's a wellspring of stories, culture, and trivia that spans across centuries and continents. Every cup is a connection to a larger tapestry of human experience, innovation, and yes, even goat herders. So the next time you indulge in your espresso or relish in the aroma of a freshly brewed pot, remember that you're partaking in a ritual that has fascinated humans for ages. Stay curious, keep exploring, and enjoy your coffee adventures!

Now, i'd love to hear from you! What's your favorite coffee fact or ritual? Share with us in the comments below and let's keep the conversation brewing! ☕🌍✨

CoffeeCuriosity #FunFacts #MorningBrew #CoffeeCulture #BeanVoyage

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When you’re younger, you go through milestones at the same time as the people around you.

You’re kids together, playing sports and make-believe. You’re in school together, going through each class at the same time. You graduate together, becoming adults at the same time.

And then, all of a sudden, your path diverges very quickly from that of the people around you.

Suddenly, it can feel like you are out there on your own, trying to figure out what to do by yourself. As time passes, the space between these paths can become even greater. At some point, you’ll look at someone you love and wonder, “How is that your life and this my life?”

Here's something to keep in mind: no matter how different your paths become, you can still love and support another person. You can cheer them on as they pursue their goals; they can cheer you on as you pursue yours. Our different experiences don't have to lead to emotional distance.

@ f031d755:5e9e0d4d

ผมเป็นพนักงาน office เวลาทานข้าวกลางวันเสร็จจะมีเวลาพักเล็กน้อย ผมเลือกที่จะเดินออกกำลังกายในสวนอันแสนแพงของที่ทำงานแต่ไม่ค่อยมีคนใช้งาน

จุดประสงค์ของการเดินกลางวันของผม 1. เพื่อออกกำลังกายพยายามเดินให้ได้วันละ 8,000 ก้าว ผมเชื่อว่าร่างกายมนุษย์ถูก design ให้ยืนเดินด้วยนอกจากนั่งและนอน อีกทั้งวันนี้ที่ยังมีแรงอยู่สามารถเดินได้ไม่ชอบเดินกัน วันที่อัมพฤกษ์ อัมพาต มาเยือนจะเดินก็ไม่ได้ แต่ก็อยากจะเดินกัน เป็นสิ่งที่แปลกมาก ๆ ของมนุษย์ 2. เพื่อเจริญสติมันก็คือการเดินจงกรม ปรกติผมจะชอบเดินคนเดียวใช้ความรู้สึกในการเดินเป็นหลักแต่พอความคิดปรุงแต่งเกิดระหว่างเดินก็จะฝึกรู้มันไป เชื่อไหมครับว่ามันดีมาก ๆ เป็นการพักสมองจากความเครียดของงานในช่วงเช้า และบางทีอยู่ ๆ มันก็มีความคิดทางแก้ไขปัญหาของงานที่เรายังคิดไม่ออกพุดขึ้นมาดื้อ ๆ อาจจะเพราะเราดึงตัวเองออกจากวังวนความคิดมามองปัญหาตามความเป็นจริงก็ได้ แต่หลัง ๆ เพื่อนชอบมาเดินด้วยเลยไม่ค่อยได้เจริญสติซักเท่าไร 3. เพื่อสัมผัสแสงแดดและธรรมชาติ ก่อนหน้าที่จะได้รู้จัก Nostr และฟังคำบ่นอันทรงคุณค่าจากหมอเอก ผมเชื่อว่าโดนแสงอาทิตย์บ้างแต่พอดีมัน เพิ่มวิตามินดี และผิวก็ไม่แพ้ง่ายด้วย อีกอย่างแค่แสงรำไรมีเงาไม้บังบ้างไม่เป็นอะไรมั้งทีฝรั่งตากแดดริมทะเลกันชิว ๆ พอได้ฟังหมอเอกบ่นก็ confirm ว่าคิดถูก อีกทั้งถ้าเราเจอความร้อนแบบธรรมชาติให้เหงื่อออกบ้างมันทำให้ร่างกายเคยชินกับอุณหภูมิตามธรรมชาติน่าจะดีกว่าชินกับแอร์

เชื่อไหมว่าผมเป็นคนส่วนน้อยมากในสวนมีคนทำแบบผมไม่ถึง 1% เพื่อนพนักงานต่างทักผมว่าไปเดินกลางวันระวังเป็นมะเร็งผิวหนังแทบทุกคนราวกับฝึกท่องกันมา แต่สิ่งที่พวกเค้าทำคือกินข้าวเสร็จแล้วนั่งตากแสง fluorescent ในห้องแอร์น่ะหรือ

หลังจากที่ฟังหมอบ่นมาก ๆ ก็ confirm การกระทำของผม ผมจึงบอกว่ามีชาวน่าซักกี่คนเป็นมะเร็งผิวหนัง ผิวแบบชาวเอเชียที่คล้ำง่ายเพราะเม็ดสีผิวที่สร้างขึ้นมาป้องกับ UV อยู่แล้ว อาจจะทำให้ดำหน่อยไม่หล่อสวยตามปัจจุบันนิยมแต่ได้วิตามินดีสุภาพดี ไม่ได้เป็นมะเร็งผิวหนังง่าย ๆ

เมื่อผมได้แนะนำสิ่งเหล่านั้นไป เพื่อนเหล่านั้นกลับมองว่าผมงมงายมีความเชื่ออะไรเพี้ยน ๆ ผมเองก็งงความคิดผมมันเพี้ยนจากอะไรว่ะ ทั้ง ๆ ที่ชาวนาผิวดำเมียมเองส่วนใหญ่ก็ไม่ได้เป็นมะเร็งผิวหนัง จะมีแต่ฝรั่งผิวขาวที่คึกตากแดดริมหาดจะผิวไหม้จากแสงอาทิตย์ คนเอเชียตากแดดจนผิวไหม่ได้นี่น้อยมาก ๆ ต้องเป็นแสงแดดที่แรงจริง ๆ

ความเชื่อราวกับการท่องจำเหล่านี้มันน่ากลัวจริง ๆ แม้ข้อเท็จจริงแสดงตรงหน้าแต่เลือกที่จะเชื่อความเชื่อที่มีแต่เดิมซึ่งเกิดจากโฆษณาขายโลชั่นกันแดด หรืองานวิจัยผิวฝรั่งที่สร้างเม็ดสีได้น้อย หรืออาจจะเป็นค่านิยมความสวยหล่อของปัจจุบันนิยมที่ชอบผิวสีขาว หรือถ้าย้อนกับไปสมัยสงครามโลกครั้งที่ 2 ที่มีการสร้างค่านิยมที่เชื้อชาติว่าผิวขาวแบบชาวอารยัน

ความเชื่อที่ทำให้เรากลัวแสงอาทิตย์มันราวกับเป็นลัทธิที่เราไม่สามารถเปลี่ยนความเชื่อนี้ได้โดยง่ายไม่ว่าสถิติจะเป็นเช่นไร ไม่ต่างอะไรกับการป้อนยาส้มให้กับคนที่ไม่เห็นค่าจริง ๆ

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v0.1.24

Another month, another huge list of changes, this time dominated by nostr:npub1g53mukxnjkcmr94fhryzkqutdz2ukq4ks0gvy5af25rgmwsl4ngq43drvk ! +11,573,-3,010

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Welcome!

In this project, I will guide you through the basics of cryptocurrency mining and how to get started.

First of all, sorry pals, mining cryptocurrencies will not make you rich. There will be no Lambo. It is easy to get caught up with Crypto Twitter and YouTube influencers. The reality is that in order to make a living mining crypto is to have sponsors.

Now that we got the boring part out of the way, you must wonder what the hell is crypto mining.

In a nutshell, crypto mining is using computing power to try solving an equation and get reward for the right answer. This Proof of Work (POW) is beneficial to the blockchain and contributes to increase its security. But you must wonder “how do I do this”? The answer is simple, you need a mining rig. Let’s build one together!

You don’t need any technical background, I will guide you and take your hand through this awesome journey. Here is a preview of what you will need and what will be discussed in some upcoming notes:

• Power Supply (PSU)
• Motherboard (MOBO)
• Memory Sticks (RAM)
• Computer Processor (CPU)
• Graphic Cards (GPU)
• Operating System (OS)

Don’t worry, I’ll let all this sink in and will explain more into details the relation between the hardware and tips on how to select it.

See you soon!

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Prerequisite

Your own Node hardware

Installing & Configuring Bitcoin Core

1. Download the file

Go into your “home” directory and create the following folders mkdir fulcrum mkdir fulcrum_db

Go to the Fulcrum Github release page and download the latest release cd downloads

wget https://github.com/cculianu/Fulcrum/releases/download/v1.9.1/Fulcrum-1.9.1-x86_64-linux-ub16.tar.gz

wget https://github.com/cculianu/Fulcrum/releases/download/v1.9.1/Fulcrum-1.9.1-x86_64-linux-ub16.tar.gz.asc

sha256sum --ignore-missing --check SHA256SUMS

Extract the file tar xvf Fulcrum-1.9.1-x86_64-linux-ub16.tar.gz

Move the files to fulcrum folder mv Fulcrum-1.9.1-x86_64-linux-ub16/* /home/"user"/fulcrum cd .. cd fulcrum

2. Creating the Key and Cert

Creating the keys openssl req -newkey rsa:2048 -new -nodes -x509 -days 3650 -keyout key.pem -out cert.pem

Generating a RSA private key

Press "enter: for all the defaults parameters. The files keys.perm and cert.perm should have been created in your fulcrum folder.

3. Configuration file

rename the config file mv fulcrum-example-config.conf fulcrum.conf

Modify the config file nano fulcrum.conf

Change the following in the config file: - Change path of the datadir: home/"username"/fulcrum_db - rpcuser: use the same one as the bitcoin.conf file - rpcpassword: use the one used for the rpcauthy while setting up the bitcoin.conf file - remove the # for the SSL= 0.0.0.0:50002 - remove the # for the certificate and put correct path home/"username"/fulcrum/cert.pem - remove the # for the key and put correct path home/"username"/fulcrum/key.pem - remove the # for peering and change for peering=false - remove the # for fast-sync and change for what you are confortable fast-sync = 4000 (4g of ram)

CTRL-X, Y, ENTER

4.Creating the service file

Creating service file sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/fulcrum.service

Paste de following in the file and replace "user" by your server username.

[Unit] Description=Fulcrum After=network.target [Service] ExecStart=/home/"user"/fulcrum/Fulcrum /home/"user"/fulcrum/fulcrum.conf User="user" LimitNOFILE=8192 TimeoutStopSec=30min [Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target

CTRL+X, Y, Enter

***Start this service

sudo systemctl enable fulcrum.service sudo systemctl start fulcrum.service sudo systemctl status fulcrum.service

To see the log journalctl -fu fulcrum.service

Et Voila!

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Imagine investing a fortune in a dream, knowing it will never pay a dime. That's what a friend did. His reason? "Because it needs to exist."

A free society is often perceived as powered by profit incentives. Yet, value transcends mere currency. Sometimes, the true reward lies in satisfying a deep, personal urge, regardless of a cash-negative outcome.

There are those who adorn public spaces or craft art without a hint of acclaim or financial gain. Even anonymous creators, stripped of societal recognition, continue their artistic endeavors. This isn't about external rewards; it's about the innate human compulsion to create, to enhance, to contribute something meaningful to the world, irrespective of monetary benefit.

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El padre de la joven cubana que fue apuñalada mortalmente por su expareja a pesar de buscar refugio en una estación de policía, en Camagüey, denunció que el juicio contra el homicida estuvo totalmente amañado.

Leidy Bacallao, de solo 17 años, entró a la estación de Camalote, en el municipio Nuevitas, el pasado 4 de febrero al encontrarse huyendo de su asesino, pero los oficiales del Ministerio del Interior (Minint) no hicieron nada para evitar el crimen. “La dejaron morir”, así denunció su padre Antonio Bacallao en entrevista exclusiva con el periodista Mario Vallejo tras su regreso a Miami luego de viajar a la Isla para presenciar el proceso judicial.

El juicio contra Elesván Hidalgo, un hombre de unos 50 años con antecedentes penales, comenzó a inicios de diciembre y demostró, según el progenitor de la fallecida, que Hidalgo era conocido de los policías y colaborador del Minint, por lo cual logró entrar y cometer el crimen en la propia estación policial.

“La niña estaba dentro de la unidad de la policía. Los policías salieron huyendo y le dio la primera puñalada. Ella se metió dentro de la policía… Hay unos instructores de Criminalística que dijeron que ella había batallado en toda la unidad de la policía, intentando salvarse, huyendo. Él le hizo diez heridas mortales a la niña”, confirmó el padre sobre lo expuesto en el juicio.

El caso revela preocupantes fallas en el sistema de justicia cubano. La víctima, dentro de una estación de policía, no recibió la protección necesaria; incluso su asesino recibió asistencia médica antes que ella. Estos hechos han generado indignación tanto en Cuba como en la comunidad internacional.

“Inclusive a la niña la dejaron muerta en el suelo. Auxiliaron al asesino, lo metieron para adentro. Lo llevaron en una ambulancia y a la niña la recogieron los muchachos, los amiguitos de ella la montaron en una motorina y la llevaron muerta para el hospital”, explicó Bacallao.

Sobre el tema, el padre apuntó que el asesino era informante del Minint. “Todas las salidas ilegales él las filtraba a la policía, y al final a todo el mundo los cogían preso y a él nunca le hicieron nada”.

Su dolorosa experiencia pone en evidencia la impotencia de los familiares de víctimas de violencia de género en Cuba. También se constatan los privilegios políticos y las fallas en el sistema de prevención, pues Hidalgo, dedicado a la producción agrícola, tenía un historial de abuso y maltrato hacia las mujeres. Con un patrón definido no se activaron las alarmas para evitar que su comportamiento violento terminara, como eventualmente pasó, en una tragedia.

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這份併購案意味著泰國地方銀行間在加密貨幣領域的競爭日漸激烈。

鞏固加密貨幣地位

作為泰國第二大資產管理銀行，開泰銀行宣布收購加密貨幣交易所 Satang 母公司97%的股份。

這項價值37.05億泰銖 (約1.03億美元) 的交易由開泰銀行新成立的子公司 Unita Capital 處理，其專門投資數位資產公司。

深化產業部屬

收購完成後， Satang Corporation 將改名為 Orbix Trade Company Limited，新成立的公司還將建立三個子公司：

• Orbix Custodian（用戶資產託管公司）
• Orbix Invest（數位資產基金管理公司）
• Orbix Technology（區塊鏈技術開發商）

面對競爭對手

開泰銀行的競爭對手匯商銀行（SCB）也正在積極進入Web3和加密貨幣領域。

兩家銀行皆爭奪在監管框架允許的範圍內提供加密貨幣服務的機會。匯商銀行今年前段時間曾試圖收購一家競爭對手，但由於監管問題而被擱置。

為了應對這情況，開泰銀行在收購交易所前推出了一個1億美元的基金，該基金旨在投資web3、金融科技和人工智慧。

開泰銀行希望到2024年達到泰國20%的加密貨幣市占率，使其在許多全球銀行仍在觀望該領域時顯得格外引人注目，也代表著金融機構正逐漸採用加密貨幣。

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In the dynamic world of finance, the media's focus often shifts rapidly between different assets, reflecting the changing interests and sentiments of investors. Recently, Peter Schiff, a renowned financial commentator and a vocal critic of Bitcoin, has accused CNBC, a major financial news network, of neglecting coverage of gold, particularly during its recent rally, while giving disproportionate attention to Bitcoin. This accusation highlights a broader debate about media coverage in finance and the impact of such coverage on investor perception and market dynamics.

Table Of Content

• The Rise of Gold and Bitcoin in the Financial Narrative

• Schiff's Criticism of CNBC's Coverage

• The Changing Landscape of Financial Media

• Schiff's Relationship with CNBC

• Conclusion

• FAQs

The Rise of Gold and Bitcoin in the Financial Narrative

Gold has long been a cornerstone in the financial world, revered for its stability and reliability, particularly in turbulent economic times. Its recent surge past the $2,000 per ounce mark is a testament to its enduring value. This rally can be attributed to a confluence of factors, including a weakened U.S. dollar, which often inversely correlates with gold prices, and speculation about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies amidst global economic uncertainties. However, despite these significant developments in the gold market, Peter Schiff, a well-known financial commentator, has pointed out that the media, particularly CNBC, seems to have placed gold's achievements in the shadow of the more sensational Bitcoin narrative.

Bitcoin, in contrast to gold's millennia-long history, is a newcomer on the financial stage but has rapidly gained a significant following. Its appeal lies in its revolutionary technology and the promise of a decentralized financial system. Bitcoin's price movements are often dramatic and headline-grabbing, leading to intense media coverage. Schiff argues that this disproportionate focus on Bitcoin, which has seen an astronomical surge of 123% compared to gold's respectable but less dramatic 10% year-to-date gain, reflects a broader trend in financial reporting. This trend, he suggests, favors the sensational and volatile over the steady and time-tested, like gold.

Schiff's Criticism of CNBC's Coverage

Peter Schiff's critique of CNBC's coverage is rooted in what he perceives as a bias in financial reporting. He observes that CNBC regularly updates its audience on a variety of markets, including stocks, bonds, oil, and notably, Bitcoin, but seems to have consistently overlooked the significant rally in gold prices. Schiff believes that gold, with its status as a traditional and stable investment, deserves more recognition and coverage, especially given its recent performance in the market.

His argument extends beyond just a call for more balanced reporting; it touches on the essence of what financial media should represent. Schiff suggests that the focus on Bitcoin, with its 123% surge overshadowing gold's 10% gain, is indicative of a broader trend in financial media that prioritizes sensationalism over substance. This trend, according to Schiff, could potentially mislead investors about the true nature of market stability and investment security, especially in volatile times.

The Changing Landscape of Financial Media

The landscape of financial media has undergone significant changes, particularly with the advent of digital currencies like Bitcoin and the rise of social media platforms. These changes have fundamentally altered how financial news is reported and consumed. Digital currencies, with their novelty and inherent volatility, often make for more compelling and attention-grabbing stories. This has led to a shift in the focus of financial reporting, with traditional assets like gold often taking a backseat to the more sensational stories surrounding digital currencies.

This evolution in financial media raises important questions about the role and responsibilities of such media. Should financial reporting merely reflect current market trends and investor interests, which are increasingly skewed towards newer and more volatile assets like cryptocurrencies? Or should it also strive to guide viewers towards more traditional and perhaps stable investment options like gold? These questions are at the heart of the debate sparked by Schiff's criticism and reflect broader concerns about the influence of media on investor behavior and market dynamics.

Schiff's Relationship with CNBC

Adding a personal dimension to this debate is Schiff's own history with CNBC. Schiff, once a regular contributor on the network, particularly on the "Fast Money" show, has seen a notable change in his relationship with the network. His regular appearances ceased in 2017, and he claimed in 2021 that he was effectively banned from the network. Furthermore, he alleges that CNBC hosts and guests are prohibited from even mentioning his name on air. While the accuracy of these claims remains uncertain, they add a layer of complexity to his accusations against CNBC. It suggests that personal experiences and perhaps professional disagreements may color Schiff's perceptions and criticisms of the network's editorial choices. This personal history underscores the often complex and intertwined relationships between financial commentators, the media, and the markets they cover.

Conclusion

Peter Schiff's accusations against CNBC for neglecting gold in favor of Bitcoin highlight a significant issue in financial journalism: the balance between covering emerging trends and traditional assets. As the financial landscape continues to evolve with new assets like cryptocurrencies, the role of financial media in shaping investor perception and market trends becomes increasingly crucial. Whether CNBC's coverage reflects a genuine market interest in Bitcoin over gold or a preference for more sensational stories is a question that continues to spark debate in the financial community.

FAQs

Who is Peter Schiff? Peter Schiff is a well-known financial commentator and a vocal critic of Bitcoin, recognized for his expertise in economic and financial analysis.

Why did Peter Schiff criticize CNBC? Schiff criticized CNBC for allegedly neglecting coverage of gold's significant rally while giving disproportionate attention to Bitcoin.

What is the significance of gold's recent price surge? Gold's recent surge past $2,000 per ounce is significant as it reflects its enduring value, especially in times of economic uncertainty.

How has Bitcoin's coverage compared to gold's in the media? Bitcoin has received more media attention compared to gold, often due to its dramatic price movements and novelty as a digital currency.

What is Schiff's relationship with CNBC? Schiff was once a regular on CNBC but claimed his appearances ceased in 2017 and alleged that he was banned from the network.

What does Schiff's criticism highlight about financial media? Schiff's criticism highlights a debate about the role of financial media in balancing coverage between traditional assets like gold and newer ones like Bitcoin.

Is Schiff's criticism of CNBC solely based on its coverage? While focused on coverage, Schiff's criticism may also be influenced by his personal history and relationship with CNBC.

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Chef's notes

Berf Jerky, the OG pocket steak made in the oven.

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 15 minutes
• 🍳 Cook time: 4 hours
• 🍽️ Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 LB. London Broil.
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. Trim as much fat as possible from London Broil.
2. Slice meat into thin strips.
3. Add salt & pepper.
4. Line large cookie sheet with foil(for easier clean-up.)
5. Add rack on top of the cookie sheet, the kind you might use for bacon.
6. Bake at 175° F for 4 hours
7. Remove from oven.
8. Enjoy.

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derKUEKeN

The party is a vehicle for directing public discourse towards the relevant topic of society. The relevant issue that concerns us is the future, because this is the space that can be shaped by the present. Children are the clearest sign of the future. They are our children and they are always also children of society. It is in them that responsibility is most evident. This responsibility lies with us, the responsible citizens as parents, grandparents, educators and also politicians.

The starting point should be simple, it should lie with the question: How can our society be built and structured so that it offers our children a good society and community? A good society should be the ability to make our children more true, smarter and better people than we are, it is a joy to look at. The starting point of any political action is thus the question of expediency for our children. This is a radical change of perspective.

From this simple and basic idea of caring we deviate the main party principals

Basic Principles

The basic principles set out our essential values and set out the basic direction of our social and political ideas. All other ideas and measures must be measured against these basic principles and values.

Since the children of society are at the centre of all our efforts, this directly results in an effort to act sustainably. These two topmost values also provide us with the following basic principles:

pacifism

Pacifism is the consistent consequence of responsibility for our children. It must be radical in the sense that we must understand that war can only take place with war material and that we must stop producing and using it.

Secularism

Secularism is also a consequence of this responsibility. When we accept a higher being, a God, then this higher being in the end bears the responsibility, the responsibility for the state of the world. On the other hand, the responsibility, especially to human society and to our children, to take responsibility for oneself, seems natural. The central point is therefore self-determination, which is central to maturity.

Contemporaneity

We must remain responsible to the existing people, the present is the space in which the future can be shaped, not the future. Concrete people can be the goal of our responsibility, not possible people.

Structural incompleteness

We, as living humans, are structurally incomplete. This is precisely our possibility for development. Each of our social products resembles us in this: the party is structurally incomplete, we must constantly change the structures of the party, including those of society. It cannot be our aim to build a perfect society, it cannot exist under these conditions. Our goal can only be the positive and sustainable development of society.

Preserving the natural foundations of life

Conserving - or restoring - a healthy and rich environment inevitably derives from responsibility for our children and all future generations and is closely linked to the concept of sustainability.

The natural foundations of life are our resource, which make human life on Planet Earth possible in the first place. To overexploit these resources for short-term profit is robbery of future generations, makes it even more difficult for them to survive and must therefore be seen as irresponsible action against our children and grandchildren.

We are committed to the Antropocene and the resulting responsibility. The effect of us humans on the earth is meanwhile so great that we must consider Hans Jonas extension of the Categorical Imperative, "Act in such a way that the effects of your actions are compatible with the permanence of real human life on earth"[1].

solidarity

Man is a being of community. Therefore, our concern is for the community as it must be for the individual. Solidarity expresses, among other things, the intergenerational contract that binds us together.

Justice

Only in a society that compensates for structural disadvantages in the opportunities for individual participation and thus enables everyone to participate in society can children grow up in a culturally appropriate way and mature into mature and socially knowledgeable people.

Lifetime as treasure

That lifetime is a decisive value follows from Hans Jonas' statement that life is a purpose for life[2]. The time of our life is irretrievable and passes, therefore it is a treasure. A treasure to share, with children, with people, with loved ones. As primates we are beings of community and lifetime, spent with other people, is a gift. We have to spend less money, consume less products - not only for sustainability reasons. If we spend less money, we have to earn less money and have more free time.

Cooperation instead of competition

Competition is an enemy of the community. It promotes the isolation of people and disturbs their natural openness and cooperative abilities. With this he makes all people unhappy, because humans are beings of the community.

Commitment to universal human rights

Universal human rights form the basic basis for people's interaction with one another.

To grant these rights to every human being and to create a corresponding social, legal and political environment is again the essential foundation on which mature, enlightened and independent personalities can develop responsibly. For generations, the education of our descendants has focused on these very attributes. Universal human rights protect the individual, like all citizens, from disproportionate interference in their own affairs and from state arbitrariness.

Therefore, a commitment to universal human rights is also a commitment to the rule of law and co-determination.

The KUEKeN party is devoted to enlightenment in the matter of Kant:

Enlightenment is man's emergence from his self-imposed nonage. Nonage is the inability to use one's own understanding without another's guidance. This nonage is self-imposed if its cause lies not in lack of understanding but in indecision and lack of courage to use one's own mind without another's guidance. Dare to know! (Sapere aude.) "Have the courage to use your own understanding," is therefore the motto of the enlightenment.

But since Ardorno/Horkheimer's "Dialectic of Enlightenment" we know reason need be related to some kind of human reality. Without such binding to the real needs of us humans, reason tends to have a logic of it's own and separates from the basic needs. The simple example is economics. Where it is reasonable for the economic actor to boost their profits but for human kind it's the worst, as it destroys the foundation of our very basic living conditions.

To prevent reason from going rough in such a way, we use the care we have for our children to bind reason to the basic human existence.

"Without children there will be no future, without future there is no history, without history there is no meaning"

"Only in the context of a narration can the end appear as completion. Without any narrative, the end is always an absolute loss, an absolute deficiency." (Byung-Chul Han. Transparenzgesellschaft. Berlin 2012. Verlag Matthes & Seitz. 3. Auflage 2013. ISBN 978-3-88221-595-3. S.52)

All the German stuff can be looked up here: https://derkueken.de.

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Chef's notes

Stay Humble, Brew Your Own Coffee

Note: The Satoshi Coffee Company, Amazon, WalMart and coffee cups are not affiliate links.

Equipment

You'll need an AeroPress

I use sats.coffee to support the bitcoin circular economy.

Coffee Cup. I can't vouch for anyone on this list, but check out the mug market on nostr.

Cold water because hot water tastes like water heater.

Cheapest tea kettle I could find.

The cheapest digital meat thermometer I could find.

Proof of Work

Interested In Getting Sats Back?

Note: These are referral links

Oshi App

I swear, I was going to share this company anyway because I found out about the Oshi sats back reward on sats.coffee after I bought my first order. I could have saved myself thousands of sats. I also met Michael Atwood at a meetup in Newport Beach a couple years ago. He's a ride or die freak and told me about this new business he created, basically Groupon for Bitcoiners. We had a great conversation and I really like that dude, but totally forgot about Oshi app. So I plan on using it more. I also started this blog to teach people how to use bitcoin and promote the bitcoin circular economy. The Oshi App aligns with this mission.

Save 10% off two bags of coffee from Satoshi Coffee Co. When you use the Oshi App

Even if you don't like coffee, sign up for the Oshi App anyway. You're bound to find something you do like and support the bitcoin circular economy, save sats, and send me a little percentage of sales. I also want you to create your own referral link too and share it with other people. I'm not saying you'll earn enough to quit your job, but maybe you'll get more people interested in using and saving sats. This is not financial advice, but that's got to be better for the value of bitcoin than dorks doodling dumb-ass charts.

The Bitcoin Company

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Don't have a cheap meat thermometer? Get 0.6% sats back when you buy the cheapest meat thermometer I could find. ome places might give you more cashback, but not all that glitters is digital gold. The Bitcoin Company pays out bitcoin to your own wallet over the lightning network. Have you seen on-chain fees lately?

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 5 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 5 min
• 🍽️ Servings: 1

Ingredients

• coffee
• cold water because hot water tastes like water heater.

Directions

1. Fill tea kettle with 8 oz. or more of cold water.
2. Set the thermometer to 175° F. Insert the probe into the kettle.
3. Turn on the burner at a medium heat.
4. Meanwhile, assemble the AeroPress. Insert the coffee filter and set on top of the coffee cup. Add a scoop of coffee.
5. When the alarm of the thermometer goes off, remove from heat. I like to watch it and turn the flame down to the lowest setting as it approaches the temprature.
6. Pour the water into the AeroPress. Do not overfill.
7. Stir coffee and the water for 10 seconds.
8. Insert plunger. Slowly press down on the plunger from 20-60 seconds. Squeezing the delicious coffee oils out.
9. Enjoy. Post a picture on #coffeechain and tag me.
10. Clean up is easy. Just throw away the filter and grounds and rinse it. It's also dishwasher safe.

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Procrastination is one of the most common problems of our generation. And while there is no one-size-fits-all solution, there are certain activities that have helped me procrastinate less. Today, I want to briefly share some tips that have worked for me.

1. Do Less: Working on many projects at once can be one reason why, in the face of an overload of work, our bodies become overwhelmed and prefer not to start anything. It's paradoxical, but often the mind and body don't align. Having fewer activities makes it easier for me to decide what to start first and execute. It's like freeing up RAM in my system, and it works better.

2. Break Down Complex Tasks: When an activity or problem seems too big, we can usually break it down into smaller tasks. This helps simplify the pending task and allows progress in small steps instead of facing one giant and super complicated task.

3. Minimalist Environment: Surrounding yourself with too many objects can be sensory overload, making it harder to organize and execute a task. Having only the devices, objects, or tools necessary for the task at hand can help you focus better. This also applies to your laptop desk or smartphone screen; cluttering these spaces with unnecessary apps and files makes concentration more difficult.

I am very skeptical of certain practices, but testing them on myself first gives me enough confidence to recommend them here. So, the following three tips are activities that, however absurd they may seem, might work for you:

4. Meditate Before Starting Your Day: The first hours of the day are crucial. They often define our mood for the rest of the day. Therefore, I recommend starting the day by meditating for at least 20 minutes. This has helped me keep my mind clear and distinguish what is important from what is irrelevant to accomplish various tasks.

5. Cold Showers: This is one of the points that is most difficult for me to explain and recommend. There is much skepticism, and I have even seen cold showers mocked on some internet platforms. When your body undergoes a cold shower, you are forced to control it through breathing. It's as if the mind and body are not synchronized, and breathing acts as an intermediary that allows us to resynchronize them. Additionally, during a cold shower, we subject ourselves to stress that activates us to perform different actions. We become familiar with discomfort, making it easier to start unpleasant activities (such as doing our duties), as our body learns that we won't die, and there will be some reward after the discomfort.

6. Use Sounds to Hack Your Brain: It's not a joke. There are apps like Endel that generate sounds with the help of Artificial Intelligence to help you enter concentration states depending on the time of day. You can even synchronize them with a smartwatch to match your heart rate. If you're concerned about the privacy of your information or that these apps might collect data you're not willing to share, you can find specific melodies on YouTube for work or study. They might not be personalized, but they can still help.

Last but not least, it may seem contradictory, but often what you need is to rest. I mean really rest. Watching videos of puppies and kittens on Instagram is not resting; playing video games is not resting, going out with friends is not resting. In all these activities, your mind and body are making an effort to perform tasks that, while enjoyable for you, still demand effort. Truly resting involves doing nothing, putting aside your phone, computer, forgetting about everything, and sitting down to do nothing. If you have difficulty resting this way, meditation can help.

With this brief post, I hope to have helped you find a path that allows you to break free from the vicious circle of procrastination. You can try any of these or other activities in the order you prefer. Remember that there is no one-size-fits-all formula; each of us is different, and our bodies and minds have different rhythms to produce results.

For now, that's all from me.

See you soon here on Nostr. Stay Humble, and stay free.

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In a nail-biting nine-hour auction that saw a whopping 2,989 bids, the Cup of Excellence Brazil 2023 set a historic average price of $19.99 per pound. This translates to a staggering R$13,000 per 60 kg bag, marking a remarkable 35% surge from the previous record set in 2021. The auction, organized by the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA) in collaboration with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) and the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE), featured the top 30 winners across the "Dry Process," "Wet Process," and the intriguing "Experimental" categories.

Vinicius Estrela, the executive director of BSCA, explained that this year's auction aimed not just at breaking price records but at showcasing the diversity of Brazilian coffees. The segmentation into different categories aimed to elevate the market's perception of Brazilian coffee quality, leading to increased prices for all Brazilian coffees.

The highest bid of the day went to the champion in the "Dry Process" category from Fazenda Rainha (Orfeu Cafés) in São Sebastião da Grama, São Paulo. The winning bid of $130.30 per pound, or a whopping R$84,500 per sack, set a new record for the highest price ever paid for a Brazilian natural coffee. This lot, purchased by Sarutahiko Coffee in Japan, fetched a total of $51,706.95.

The second-highest bid was for the champion in the "Wet Process" category (pulped natural, peeled or mucilage removed), produced at Fazenda Rio Verde (Ipanema Agrícola) in Conceição do Rio Verde, Minas Gerais. The Brazilian-based group Cafeza secured this lot for R$40,700 per sack, totaling $20,734.26. The third-highest bid went to the champion in the new "Experimental" category (fermented coffees) from the same farm, Fazenda Rio Verde. The Chinese company Decameron Coffee secured this lot for R$32,700 per sack, totaling $81,900.

Estrela highlighted the fierce competition for the best coffees produced in Brazil this season, with a staggering 2,989 bids, an 85% increase from the 1,614 bids in the 2022 auction.

"In a marathon eight-hour battle, companies from around the world competed for our coffees. This not only underscores the success of the segmentation proposed in this year's Cup of Excellence but, more importantly, demonstrates that our coffees, through controlled origin, diversity, quality, and, above all, sustainability, increasingly meet the desires of the world's largest and most discerning consumers," he concluded.

At the close of the auction, the 30 winning lots from the Cup of Excellence Brazil 2023 were acquired by companies from Germany, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, South Korea, the United States, Japan, and Norway. !☕🌍

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It’s strange to contemplate my good fortune. I worked hard when I had to and was willing to take calculated risks, but others were more driven and grasped new disciplines more easily. I suppose my greatest strength was efficiency — I was often lazy and took short cuts. Hence I had an advantage over the more industrious who were apt to stay the entire course.

I was also distrustful. I don’t remember being cheated by anyone specific, but I had the sense I might be at any moment. And not nickle and dime-level cheating like someone skimming from a tip jar, but that an abyss might drop out from under my feet. Maybe I would lose my job and wind up homeless. Or my savings would be wiped out in a market collapse. Or the authorities would find some tax I had inadvertently neglected to pay, some clerical error I made, some form I didn’t file.

My mission became clear: I needed to accumulate sufficient wealth with tolerably little effort in a short enough time and without risk of ruin. Then I needed to store that wealth securely and with minimal risk of seizure or confiscation.

I could recount how I accumulated the trove of gold and precious jewels, the shrewd investments I made, as well as the mistakes, but it’s not especially interesting. Others were more successful, visionary and tolerant of risk. Instead, I want to describe how I preserved my wealth, though for reasons of operational security, obviously I cannot be as specific as I’d like.

There’s a small town near a larger town near which someone I knew once rented a home. I went there only once, and actually I never saw him because I showed up on the wrong day. As I approached his door, it was oddly quiet for a would-be large gathering, and when I knocked no one answered. I reached into my coat to double-check the address on the invitation (it was correct), but then I realized the date was wrong.

It was okay — I had had other business nearby, I could smell the fresh air from the woods around the house and I was happy to go for a walk. Around a duck pond and past an old church. I walked another mile or so on the narrow path, and I did not pass a single person. There were other less-worn paths diverging deeper into the woods, and I took one. It led to another area with accessible, interesting — well, let’s call them “nooks.” It occurred to me a person could hide something in these nooks, and the likelihood of someone finding it by accident would be virtually zero.

When I got home several days later I could not stop thinking about my walk and the hidden nooks. At the time I had accumulated a fair amount of gold and a few jewels, but even though I had three thick deadbolts on my front door, iron bars on my windows, a combination safe hidden underneath a trap door, covered by a rug in my living room (where only 10 percent was kept) and an empty space in the wall one could only access by breaking into it (where I kept the other 90), I never felt my holdings were safe.

Ever since the authorities began issuing paper currency of increasing denominations to fund civic projects and pay the local police, there had been more burglaries. Criminals were stealing heirlooms, art, jewels, gold and other appreciating items. Often they staked out houses and waited for owners to leave, but they had become increasingly desperate of late. I had heard of one man’s wife being held at knife-point until her husband showed them where they hid the jewels. In a robbery of a remote farmhouse, at a fair remove from its neighbors, the thieves took axes to the walls and floorboards, tearing the structure nearly to its foundations before leaving with only some seeds and fresh eggs.

The authorities did little to prevent these crimes, and while there were some prosecutions initially, the incidents had become too commonplace. Worse, there were rumors the authorities had begun to confiscate gold and silver because merchants were offering discounts when people paid with precious metals rather than their paper currency.

Few people knew about my stash, and I figured if burglars or police officers were to call, I’d feign resistance and just before the threat of violence or criminal prosecution turn over the 10 percent in the safe. But I worried my acting abilities would be insufficient or that I’d get the deranged sort who hit the farmhouse with the axe. Moreover, some of my business dealings were in the public record, and the authorities might wonder, given the modest trappings of the house, what I had done with the rest of my profits. Any treasure on my person was a liability, and the thought had kept me up many nights.

But the idea of hiding the gold somewhere no one else would ever suspect or locate, far from my home, gave me hope. There was still risk, of course, what if I couldn’t remember the turn-off in the woods, or the markings along the less-worn and soon-to-be overgrown path? If I were to go through with this plan, I needed to map the location as precisely as possible and test myself by repeating the trip — ideally at dawn when no one would be around — until there was no way to forget it.

Of course, I needed also to make a precise written map. One hundred paces to the left, turn at the large rock, 25 paces to the right, in case I forgot details, fell and hit my head or met an untimely demise. I don’t have children, but I’d like to leave something for my nephews and nieces and also provide for the children of my housekeeper of 20 years.

I didn’t have a lot of time — so I traveled back to the site the following week, this time booking a room in the area under a fake name, and I did the walk on consecutive mornings. I crossed paths with no one, and I counted my paces and double-checked my makeshift map.

A week later, I went back to the site with a small water-tight bag inside a second bag containing most of my net worth. I had a small hand-shovel in the bag I removed only at the site, and given the unique natural characteristics of the nook, I was able to bury the bag without leaving a trace. It was protected from the elements, completely hidden and in a place across which perhaps only a handful of people had ever stumbled.

When I got home I hand copied my directions on a second piece of paper. The first I cut in half — one part with the description of the town and the other the directions to the site. I sealed the first part to take to my trusted attorney, and the second I would bring to my sister to keep sealed and present to my executor in the event of my death.

The second copy was placed casually in my desk drawer, only I changed the name of the town and altered the directions to the site in easily decodable ways if you knew the area well. I also made a diagram with messily jotted notes with my nephews’ names and the words “Easter Egg Treasure Hunt.”

For the first time since I could remember, I slept soundly and awoke without remembering my dreams. The wealth I had worked to accumulate my entire life was now safely stored, not physically in my house, but virtually in my mind, backed up, albeit imperfectly, in two separate places. Instead of having the trove itself, I had something lighter, more nimble and more resilient: exclusive knowledge of how to retrieve it. The more I thought about it the physical gold and jewels were only symbols of my accumulated wealth, proof to others of its existence, but only mementos of the work and value I had once provided. My knowledge of their location was therefore no less real than the embodied elemental symbols themselves. Symbols upon symbols denoting the stored labors of my time on earth.

Post Script:

At least as of this writing there has been no knock on my door. No one has broken in yet, and the gold I have accumulated since, more than enough for my modest lifestyle, is stored 90/10 in my safe and the compartment in my wall. I have yet to go back and visit the site of the trove to verify if it’s even still there — the risk of exposing it by going is greater than leaving it alone until I (or my heirs) need to retrieve it. Sometimes I wonder whether I have imagined the whole thing and merely hypnotized myself, so to speak, in order to sleep more soundly. But, whatever the case, it worked. And should they come for me, I know I am free to leave behind everything, walk out my door, undetected, with untold riches, the coordinates of which stored safely in my mind.

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El Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos negó el martes que estuviera planeando ataques violentos en Cuba, un día después de que el régimen acusara a Washington de estar tratando de fomentar disturbios antes del Año Nuevo.

El Ministerio del Interior (MININT) advirtió este lunes en redes sociales sobre supuestos "planes del Departamento de Estado y de la comunidad de inteligencia para incrementar los ataques subversivos y violentos en Cuba con el fin de generar un estallido social antes de que finalice 2023", un pronunciamiento amplificado por la maquinaria propagandística del Partido Comunista.

Un funcionario del Departamento de Estado rechazó la idea en declaraciones a Reuters: "Las acusaciones de que Estados Unidos está alentando acciones violentas contra el Gobierno cubano son absurdas", respondió en un correo electrónico enviado a la agencia británica.

El Gobierno cubano no proporcionó ninguna evidencia concreta de sus afirmaciones de un complot estadounidense, más allá de los testimonios arrancados por la Seguridad del Estado a presuntos implicados en algunos hechos y expuestos en la televisión.

El régimen cubano publicó la semana pasada una lista de más de 80 ciudadanos extranjeros y entidades a los que acusa de terrorismo, entre ellos artistas e influencers opositores que residen en Estados Unidos.

El sábado, a través del programa oficial Razones de Cuba, las autoridades dijeron que habían frustrado un presunto complot terrorista urdido en el sur de la Florida. Mencionaron a un hombre armado que, según la versión oficial llegó a suelo cubano desde Estados Unidos en una moto acuática.

El funcionario del Departamento de Estado calificó la lista y las acusaciones del Gobierno cubano como un esfuerzo por menospreciar a sus propios ciudadanos en el extranjero.

"Estas acusaciones más recientes son la última iteración de los esfuerzos de las autoridades cubanas para menospreciar a los emigrantes que ejercen su libertad de expresión, incluida la crítica del pésimo historial de derechos humanos de Cuba y la implacable represión", dijo el funcionario.

El intercambio subraya la gélida relación entre La Habana y Washington, que apenas ha mejorado desde que el presidente estadounidense Joe Biden asumió el cargo en 2021.

El año pasado, Biden revirtió parcialmente algunas restricciones de la era Trump sobre las remesas y los viajes a Cuba, pero no ha cedido en la decisión de Trump de designar al Gobierno como estado patrocinador del terrorismo, cargando al país con nuevas y severas sanciones.

Un informe reciente del Gobierno de Estados Unidos dijo que La Habana también "otorga refugio seguro a los terroristas", cargos que el régimen niega.

Figuras de la oposición de dentro y fuera de la Isla consultadas por DIARIO DE CUBA consideraron que la publicación de la lista de organizaciones y de ciudadanos cubanos bajo investigación del régimen por presuntos actos terroristas es una acción-reacción de La Habana a su inclusión en la lista negra de EEUU.

En palabras del historiador Manuel Cuesta Morúa, fundador del grupo opositor Arco Progresista, "es curioso y contradictorio que en Cuba se haya dado refugio a miembros de ETA de España y estadounidenses que mataron policías, es decir a ciudadanos que cometieron actos claramente definidos como terroristas, y que se incluya en una lista a personas que solo se encaraman a plataformas digitales para expresar sus opiniones".

"El propósito de esta lista nacional es el de acción bilateral simétrica con EEUU. Este incluye al Gobierno cubano en su lista de estados patrocinadores del terrorismo, y el Gobierno cubano hace lo mismo con ciudadanos cubanos residentes en ese país. Un intento de compensación política peligroso porque es extraterritorial (considera como delitos actos que no son concebidos como tales en ningún país) y amenaza la estabilidad de ciudadanos que, nos enteramos ahora, están siendo buscados y eventualmente perseguidos por las autoridades cubanas", dijo Cuesta Morúa.

Esta misma semana la Fiscalía pidió 30, 25 y 20 años de privación de libertad para tres ciudadanos cubanos sometidos a juicio público ejemplarizante y acusados de lanzar cocteles molotov y colocar carteles contra el régimen en entidades estatales.

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El ex diplomático estadounidense Víctor Manuel Rocha, acusado de espiar para el régimen cubano durante cuatro décadas, evitó comparecer ante un juez este 12 de diciembre para la lectura de los 15 cargos criminales de los que se le acusa. El juez del proceso Edwin Torres aceptó una segunda petición de retraso de acciones por parte de la abogada defensora Jacqueline Arango.

Según el Nuevo Herald, la nueva fecha quedó fijada para el 12 de enero de 2024. Para ese momento el acusado deberá presentarse en la corte de Miami o haber alcanzado un acuerdo con la fiscalía, que según analistas incluiría la aceptación de culpabilidad y compromiso de colaborar con el FBI para dar con otros agentes de inteligencia cubana que pudieran estar operando en territorio estadounidense.

Rocha, colombiano de 73 años y ciudadano estadounidense desde 1978, se enfrenta a un total de 15 cargos por seis delitos distintos. Estos incluyen actuar como presunto agente ilegal del Gobierno cubano y conspirar para espiar y defraudar a Estados Unidos. Además de cargos por fraude electrónico, declaraciones falsas en solicitudes de pasaporte y uso de pasaporte obtenido fraudulentamente. De ser hallado culpable, podría enfrentarse a una condena de hasta 60 años, lo cual significaría asegurar su muerte tras las rejas.

Rocha fue detenido en Miami el 1 de diciembre de 2023, tras caer en una trama que el FBI tejió con otro agente que se hizo pasar por un contacto de la inteligencia cubana y grabó las conversiones que tuvo con Roche mientras tomaba un café al cual acceso previa comunicación por Whastapp.

En las grabaciones se escucha decir a Rocha que todavía, y tras más de cuatro décadas de espionaje, tiene interés en “fortalecer la revolución” y seguir espiando para el castrismo. Además, se refirió frecuentemente a Estados Unidos como “el enemigo”.

Este caso destapa una presunta red de espionaje en el corazón de la diplomacia estadounidense y las implicaciones de los secretos compartidos por Rocha pueden ser de proporciones épicas dado el tiempo y el nivel de acceso a información clasificada con la que se relacionó.

Durante su extensa carrera, Rocha ocupó cargos significativos, incluyendo embajador en Argentina, Bolivia y en la oficina de intereses de EEUU en Cuba. También fue asesor del Comando Sur.

Ahora se plantean serias preguntas sobre los protocolos de seguridad y el monitoreo de diplomáticos en posiciones sensibles. La revelación de Rocha como presunto espía de larga data para Cuba ha enviado ondas de choque a través de la comunidad internacional, y podría tener repercusiones duraderas en cómo se manejan los asuntos de seguridad y espionaje en el futuro.

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Voy a partir de que el sufrimiento es intrínseco a la vida misma, forma parte fundamental de ella dado que nos encontramos en un mundo finito y la pérdida es, digamos, ontológica. Soy psicólogo y en mi perspectiva clínica me oriento por el psicoanálisis. En dicha práctica se reconoce a la angustia como la única que no miente y que apunta al deseo de la persona, y es precisamente la angustia la que viene a señalar aquello que falta, que no se puede nombrar. Desde que somos pequeños nos enfrentamos a muchas situaciones de pérdida: la pérdida de la comodidad de la placenta, la separación del pecho materno y muchas otras «micropérdidas» que van condicionando la forma que tendremos de soportar la vida. El sufrimiento está ahí; nos acompaña desde nuestros primeros pasos.

Ocurre que de pequeños nuestros miedos y temores son más genuinos y menos elaborados porque nuestro mundo es más concreto y aun no alcanzamos la madurez necesaria dada por la socialización y la apropiación de la cultura, para darle un significado como lo haríamos de grandes. De igual forma, en esta etapa contamos con la protección de los adultos más importantes, quienes canalizan de alguna forma nuestras ansiedades. Sin embargo, a medida que vamos creciendo, nos van influyendo una serie de elementos contextuales como la familia, los amigos, la escuela, la comunidad y demás, que van a impactar en la forma en que manejamos el sufrimiento ahora, de la vida adulta.

Dicho sufrimiento ya no es tan genuino e irreflexivo como en la infancia, sino que ahora nos sometemos a estándares morales y mandatos sociales que nos dicen qué está bien sufrir y qué no, y de qué forma. Harto conocido es el sufrimiento ante la muerte de un ser querido y la sociedad espera que nos desboquemos en llanto y desolación, y sin embargo hay muchas formas de sufrir una pérdida y de sobrellevar un duelo sin que esto signifique que la persona no siente nada.

Por otro lado -y siendo la cuestión más controversial en mi criterio-, vivimos en una sociedad con ritmos agitados, acostumbrada a lo efímero, lo momentáneo, una sociedad que premia y vende una falsa positividad porque es una sociedad consumista que intenta mantener una fuerza de trabajo emocionalmente productiva en detrimento de la individualidad de cada uno, y por ende, es una sociedad que nos anula como seres sintientes. Es por eso que nos venden la felicidad en todo: en el helado que te compras, en la ropa que vistes, en el partido que promulgan. Es por eso que constantemente nos bombardean con ideas que más que beneficiarnos, nos cargan de presión porque encima que la estamos pasando mal por algo, no se nos permite sufrir por ello.

Es así que diariamente nos topamos con la idea predominante de que el sufrimiento es una decisión, pero, ¿nos hemos detenido a pensar si quiera un segundo sobre lo que ello implica? Si sufrir es voluntario, entonces quienes sufren son los únicos culpables de hacerlo. Es necesario atender la cuestión ética que hay detrás de ello porque igualmente pudiésemos preguntarnos: ¿la víctima de un robo es culpable de que le hayan robado? Aunque es cierto que acá estamos hablando del sufrimiento por coyunturas de la vida, todo sufrimiento es igual de válido sin importar las causas, porque la única persona que conoce la profundidad del dolor, es única y exclusivamente quien sufre. Nadie tiene el derecho de manipular ni de juzgar el dolor ajeno basándose en estándares propios.

Por otro lado sufrir no es una decisión como creen muchos porque nadie controla lo que le pasa, nadie controla el impacto que ello tiene en uno mismo y nadie simplemente puede decir: «ok, después de este café pararé de sufrir». No somos máquinas como nos han hecho creer, y adivinen qué, tampoco somos los seres autosuficientes que no dependen de nada ni de nadie. No señoras y señores, somos seres sociales por naturaleza, y eso quiere decir que el entorno juega un papel fundamental tanto en la creación de la autovaloración y autoestima, como en su regulación.

Los invito a pensar en las personas con depresión clínica, no las que han tenido un mal día, sino las que de verdad necesitan psicoterapia y en muchas ocasiones, hasta psicofármacos. ¿Qué profesional psi se atrevería a decirle a una de estas personas, que está sufriendo porque quiere? ¿Acaso una persona de verdad querría sufrir a propósito? Piensen en eso un momento. ¿De verdad creen que las personas con conductas suicidas quieren morir? ¿Se imaginan si alguien le dijese algo así a una de estas personas con depresión? Además de sufrir por dicho padecimiento, esa persona se sentiría el doble de incapaz porque si dejar de sufrir es tan sencillo, ¿entonces por qué no puede? Les acabo de ilustrar un ejemplo algo extremo, pero que se puede extrapolar a la cotidianidad.

También ocurre que la misma sociedad agitada que premia lo efímero, nos ha hecho ser incapaces de lidiar con el dolor ajeno, y por eso siempre estamos diciendo: «no llores», «no estés triste», «no es para tanto», «ya se te pasará» y frases por el estilo que lo que hacen es anularnos y reprimirnos para mantener satisfechos a los demás. Ahora recuerdo un diálogo de una película española titulada Loco por Ella. Parafraseándolo sería: «lo difícil de saber que alguien está mal, es que la gente quiere que te comportes como si no lo estuvieras».

Por último, el dolor, el sufrimiento, no necesariamente tienen que ser negativos. Cuando aceptamos nuestro sufrimiento nos estamos validando como personas. Aceptar nuestro sufrimiento es conocernos más a nosotros mismos, saber dónde están nuestros límites, qué queremos y qué no, estamos sintiendo en la carne que somos personas y no autómatas que deciden no sufrir reprimir el sufrimiento que a la larga, tiene una repercusión sintomática en el cuerpo. Sufrir es un acto de respeto para con uno mismo, es saber que tenemos el derecho de estar mal por lo que sea que nos duela y que es absolutamente válido como cualquier otro dolor porque nadie es capaz de sentir en carne propia lo que nosotros sentimos, y por tanto, nadie tiene el derecho a decirnos que sufrimos porque queremos.

Así que piénsalo dos veces antes de decirle a alguien que no esté triste o que el sufrimiento es una decisión. No solo no estarás respetando lo que esa persona siente, sino que también te habrás convertido en un emisario de los convencionalismos sociales que se repiten y se repiten sin siquiera pensar en qué sentido tienen o qué consiguen.

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I will start from the premise that suffering is intrinsic to life itself, it is a fundamental part of it since we are in a finite world and loss is, let's say, ontological. I am a psychologist and in my clinical perspective I am guided by psychoanalysis. In this practice, anguish is recognized as the only one that does not lie and that points to the person's desire, and it is precisely anguish that points to that which is missing, that which cannot be named. From the time we are small we face many situations of loss: the loss of the comfort of the placenta, the separation from the mother's breast and many other "micro-losses" that condition the way we will have to endure life. Suffering is there; it accompanies us from our first steps.

It happens that when we are small our fears and apprehensions are more genuine and less elaborated because our world is more concrete and we have not yet reached the necessary maturity given by socialization and the appropriation of culture, to give it a meaning as we would do when we grow up. Likewise, at this stage we count on the protection of the most important adults, who channel our anxieties in some way. However, as we grow up, we are influenced by a series of contextual elements such as family, friends, school, community and others, which will have an impact on the way we handle the suffering of adult life.

Such suffering is no longer as genuine and thoughtless as in childhood, but we now submit to moral standards and social mandates that tell us what is okay to suffer and what is not, and in what way. Suffering at the death of a loved one is well known and society expects us to burst into tears and desolation, and yet there are many ways to suffer a loss and to cope with grief without this meaning that the person feels nothing.

On the other hand -and being the most controversial issue in my opinion-, we live in a society with hectic rhythms, accustomed to the ephemeral, the momentary, a society that rewards and sells a false positivity because it is a consumerist society that tries to maintain an emotionally productive workforce to the detriment of the individuality of each one, and therefore, it is a society that annuls us as sentient beings. That is why they sell us happiness in everything: in the ice cream you buy, in the clothes you wear, in the party they promulgate. That's why we are constantly bombarded with ideas that rather than benefiting us, they put us under pressure because when we are having a bad time because of something, we are not allowed to suffer for it.

Thus, every day we come across the predominant idea that suffering is a decision, but have we stopped to think for even a second about what it implies? If suffering is voluntary, then those who suffer are the only ones guilty of doing so. It is necessary to address the ethical issue behind it because we could also ask ourselves: is the victim of a robbery guilty of having been robbed? Although it is true that here we are talking about suffering due to life circumstances, all suffering is equally valid regardless of the causes, because the only person who knows the depth of pain is only and exclusively the one who suffers. No one has the right to manipulate or judge the pain of others based on their own standards.

On the other hand suffering is not a decision as many believe because no one controls what happens to them, no one controls the impact it has on oneself and no one can simply say: "ok, after this coffee I will stop suffering". We are not machines as we have been led to believe, and guess what, neither are we the self-sufficient beings that do not depend on anything or anyone. No ladies and gentlemen, we are social beings by nature, and that means that the environment plays a fundamental role both in the creation of self-worth and self-esteem, as well as in its regulation.

I invite you to think about people with clinical depression, not those who have had a bad day, but those who really need psychotherapy and in many occasions, even psychotropic drugs. What psi professional would dare to tell one of these people that he or she is suffering because he or she wants to? Would a person really want to suffer on purpose? Think about it for a moment, do you really think that people with suicidal behavior want to die? Can you imagine if someone said something like that to one of these people with depression? In addition to suffering from such a condition, that person would feel twice as helpless because if stopping suffering is so easy, then why can't they? I have just illustrated a somewhat extreme example, but one that can be extrapolated to everyday life.

It also happens that the same agitated society that rewards the ephemeral, has made us incapable of dealing with the pain of others, and that is why we are always saying: "don't cry", "don't be sad", "it's not that bad", "it will pass" and phrases like that that what they do is to annul and repress us to keep others satisfied. Now I remember a dialogue from a Spanish movie called Loco por Ella. Paraphrasing it would be: "the hard thing about knowing that someone is bad, is that people want you to behave as if you were not".

Finally, pain, suffering, does not necessarily have to be negative. When we accept our suffering we are validating ourselves as people. To accept our suffering is to know ourselves better, to know where our limits are, what we want and what we don't want, we are feeling in the flesh that we are people and not automatons that decide not to suffer, to repress the suffering that in the long run, has a symptomatic repercussion in the body. Suffering is an act of respect for oneself, it is knowing that we have the right to feel bad for whatever it is that hurts us and that it is absolutely valid as any other pain because no one is capable of feeling in the flesh what we feel, and therefore, no one has the right to tell us that we suffer because we want to.

So think twice before telling someone not to be sad or that suffering is a choice. Not only will you not be respecting what that person feels, but you will also have become an emissary of social conventions that are repeated and repeated without even thinking about what sense they make or what they achieve.

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That's why it's so important that we direct our attention to the past, too — specifically, to remember how far we have come.

Mentally flip back in your mind, to where you were at the beginning of this year.

What were you thinking about, feeling, and hoping for? Were you dealing with a specific challenge? Were you trying something new? What parts of you have changed since that, and what parts have stayed the same?

Slowly, now, return back to the present moment. Move through the months, from February to April to July to October to today.

Think about all that you have learned.

You learned about your self, other people, and the world. You learned practical skills at work, in a course from school, or through a hobby. You learned inner skills that changed the way you feel on the inside, like setting boundaries or speaking up.

You learned more than you thought you did, didn't you?

Now, remember all of the people you loved.

Let their faces, voices and hearts come to mind. Remember the birthdays, coffee chats, phone calls, silly text messages, and funny videos shared. Think back to the hugs, the laughter, and the compassion.

There was a lot of love, wasn't there?

Finally, reflect upon how you contributed.

You did so many wonderful things. I bet you took a lot of them for granted. (Those who benefitted from your actions didn't, though.)

Think about the thoughts you shared, the work you created, the customers you made smile, the plants you watered, the food you dropped off, the games you made up to entertain your kids, the friendships you showed up for. There were problems that you helped to solve, burdens you helped to alleviate, and joys that you helped to create.

Those contributions, though they may feel small in the moment, add up to something so big.

You did a lot of good, didn't you?

I hope that you take a moment to celebrate these things.

It's clear: you are a wonder, aren't you?

As you reflect, you might catch a glimpse of something important. Maybe these are the things that matter most. Learning, love and contribution. And they are both infinitely extensible — which means that you have so much more to look forward to in the days ahead.

1) Scientists have found: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1745691612474317

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We often fantasized about time travel, mostly what stocks we would buy, what bets we would make. Buster Douglas and the 1999 St. Louis Rams to win the Super Bowl were two I liked to bring up. But that was before Henry got caught up in politics, and the conversation turned to altering events in world history.

Henry argued if you had one trip you’d be morally obligated to prevent some of history’s worst tragedies, and for him the go-to example was killing baby Hitler. If you were there and had the chance, you’d have to do it, he’d say, no matter how hard it would be to murder an innocent baby. If you hesitated to agree, he’d browbeat you, saying good people doing nothing is what allows evil to thrive. He saw it as an obvious choice: one as yet innocent baby in exchange for the lives and suffering of millions.

This made the exercise considerably less enjoyable, and we dropped it. That is, until The Simulator. The Simulator was a breakthrough technology, part virtual reality game, part research tool that enabled virtual experiments from modeling future events to modifying past ones and seeing present-day results. I’m oversimplifying, but it worked by scanning every recorded byte, including old maps, regional soil composition, weather patterns, temperature data, census records and every published book in human history. From stock market data to the Code of Hammurabi, to the fully mapped human genome, The Simulator drew inputs for its algorithm. Some believed the developers had access to classified material from the world’s intelligence agencies, including UFO encounters deemed too sensitive for public consumption.

Of course we only had the commercialized game version — the full one was prohibitively expensive and available only to those with official authorization. But the game version was robust enough, and already the software of choice for sports betting, weather forecasting and for some stock pickers, (though many suspected hedge funds and large institutions had access to the full version and avoided the capital markets entirely.)

I initially did investing experiments, buying Apple’s IPO, Amazon stock and eventually bitcoin and became the richest person in the world 10 times over. Although in one experiment, I owned so much bitcoin it became overly centralized and never took off. In that world, Facebook launched its Libra coin without much government resistance as few grasped the possibilities of fully digital currencies. The result was a Facebook-government partnership where you got docked Libra coin (the only currency in which you could pay federal taxes) for unfavored associations and viewpoints.

But I soon grew bored of the financial experiments and started doing weird things like going back to 2019, catching COVID on purpose and spreading it as widely as possible, before people thought it was a threat. In one simulation, there was no acknowledged pandemic, only a bad “flu” season.

I was about to log off and tackle a work project on which I had procrastinated for too long, when I remembered Henry’s insistence that I was obligated to kill baby Hitler. I never bought his arguments entirely — absolute certainty is always a red flag — but I didn’t have a good counter for them, either. I resolved to run the experiment and find out for myself.

It wouldn’t be easy as the commercial version of The Simulator had rules around acts of violence. I’d also have to dig up fairly specific knowledge in a presumably less developed part of the game (19th-century Hungary.) But The Simulator was adept at making do with the available history and filling in blanks with fictional characters. There would be a street address and a house where he lived. There should be an opportunity to see how it played out. Of course, one could simply delete Hitler and run simulations without him, and I tried that first, but the moral question was not whether the world would be better off without Hitler, but whether it would be right — or obligatory even, in Henry’s framing — to murder the baby in his crib.

I prefer not to go into the details. The broad outlines are I found a hack to disable the violence restriction, went to his childhood home and had to bludgeon a young woman (his nanny?) before doing it. For those who have never used The Simulator, “Full Immersion Mode” isn’t quite real life, but it’s substantially more visceral than shooting avatars in a video game. What I did was horrific, even though I knew it wasn’t real, and even though Henry believed the act would’ve been heroic if it were. I actually vomited afterwards, and as I type this 10 days later, I feel queasy recalling it.

Nonetheless, I ran a simulation forward. The Third Reich was run by committee. There was a front man, someone of whom I had never heard, who was more charismatic than Hitler, but decision-makers behind the scenes, including some of Hitler’s generals, were just as ruthless. There were concentration camps, though oddly in different locations, and the result was seemingly as bad.

But that was only one version of events. The Simulator (through randomization of certain parameters) could run infinitely many different futures from any given point in time. I ran a few more, and they were all dystopian in different ways. There was one version, however, that particularly struck me.

In it, Hitler rose to power as he did in the real world, and things unfolded more or less the way we’ve read about them in history. At first, I thought there must be an error — after all, every simulation began the hour after I smothered him in his crib. But as I checked the local newspapers from that era, indeed a baby had tragically died, and his brain damaged nanny was blamed (and subsequently hanged) for the crime, but it was a different baby, Max Muller, son of a local tavern owner, who committed suicide two years later. How could that be? Not only did I check all the details exhaustively, but they proved correct in all the other simulations. The randomizer must have swapped the location of baby Hitler with this other infant. In this version, I murdered (virtually, thank God) an innocent baby, destroyed his family and an innocent nanny without preventing anything.

. . .

When I met with Henry a week later, he wasn’t convinced. The Simulator isn’t reality, he argued, and the version with the wrong baby proved it. His hypothetical entailed killing the actual baby Hitler in the real world, not some case of mistaken identity. If you could be sure to kill the real Hitler and prevent the Holocaust from happening, he maintained, you’d still have to do it. The Simulator’s randomization algorithm made it impossible ever to know what would happen in its many possible futures, especially in the long run.

I now understood his argument. If we had certainty about how our actions would affect the world, the moral imperative would be clear. But certainty about the future was unattainable, for the path from unknown to known is the arrow of time itself. Henry’s hypothetical then was inherently contradictory, a square circle he imagined were an actual shape.

One could never be assured about the long term effects of one’s actions, and any attempt to do the math was quickly overwhelmed by infinite permutations. Doing something abhorrent as the means to a noble end was to fancy oneself a mathematical God, something no decent person would attempt. It was the ideology of monsters, forever imagining they could create a more perfect history, a more perfect future, a more perfect human race.

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The BRICS countries want move away from the dollar as an international reserve currency and tool for global trade. This is entirely understandable given the way that they US government are increasingly weaponising the Dollar and the Swift payment system in order to achieve political objectives. No one could condone the actions of Putin in invading Ukraine. Many lives have been lost and the situation is tragic for the people whose homes have been destroyed. However, the US government are potentially overreaching themselves with the sanctions that they have imposed on dollar assets held by Russians. It is a clear demonstration that dollar holdings can be deleted from a bank’s database whenever the US government forces them to do so. This realization has prompted countries and individuals with wealth held in dollars to reconsider the security of their financial assets.

In response, the BRICS countries are developing their own reserve currency. However, using existing national currencies like the Chinese Yuan or the Russian Rouble poses challenges. Each of these is a centralized ledger currency, similar to the dollar, and there are inherent risks of devaluation due to overprinting. It is likely that they won’t be able trust each other not to print more of a currency that they control. Also there is a risk of complete loss if there is a dispute with the centralised entity that controls the ledger.

Decentralized currencies like Bitcoin offer a potential solution. If the BRICS countries were to adopt Bitcoin for international trade, it would eliminate the need for mutual trust in financial transactions. They would be able to exchange good and services with each other for Bitcoin and be confident that there is no risk of their money being cancelled or inflated away.

Some suggest that gold could serve as a medium of exchange among the BRICS nations. However, the logistical challenges and costs associated with securing and transporting physical gold make it a less practical option for facilitating international trade. This would be a dampener on international trade and would reduce the benefits that each country accrues by specialising in the production of goods and services in which they excel.

The other alternative is to have some form of digital currency that is backed by gold in a vault, much like an upgraded version of the gold standard that operated during the 19th century. The issue here is that gold has to be stored in a physical vault somewhere and the custodians of the gold would have to be trusted to issue the right amount of digital currency units that are backed by the physical gold. Gold is expensive to audit as the only what that it can be truly verified is by melting it down and recasting it. A selected group of human beings will also have to be trusted to verify that they right amount of gold is being held in the right place at the right time. Throughout history banks have engaged in fractional reserve banking where they print more currency backed by reserve assets than they actually hold.

Bitcoin is auditable in a way that is accessible to every man, woman and child in the world that has the Bitcoin address and computer with an internet connection. A block explorer website can be used to see the exact amount of bitcoin held on chain and automatic systems can set up to alert if the assets are moved. Bitcoin is the most transparent and verifiable asset that has ever existed in history and it offers a potential revolution with the creation of a full reserve banking system that can operate independently of any state guarantee.

The cost of transferring Bitcoin across wide distances is very small and transactions can be settled in less than a few hours. It is a finite asset that will never be inflated away the cost of securing it is minimal compared with the cost of maintaining bank vaults. This combination of features makes Bitcoin a compelling option for BRICS countries seeking a reliable and independent medium for international trade.

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Bitcoin halving is a cornerstone event in the cryptocurrency landscape, occurring approximately every four years, or after every 210,000 blocks are mined. This event is significant because it marks a reduction in the reward that miners receive for adding new blocks to the Bitcoin blockchain, effectively halving the rate at which new bitcoins are generated. The concept of halving is embedded in Bitcoin's protocol by Satoshi Nakamoto, its mysterious creator, as a measure to mimic the scarcity and deflationary characteristics of precious metals like gold. This mechanism is crucial in controlling the supply of Bitcoin, ensuring that it remains finite and valuable. As the next halving event draws near, it's not just miners who are impacted; the entire cryptocurrency market, including investors and enthusiasts, keenly anticipates the potential outcomes. Historically, halving events have been associated with increased market activity, price volatility, and heightened public interest in Bitcoin. The event is seen as a moment of transformation for Bitcoin, where the dynamics of supply and demand are altered, potentially leading to significant shifts in its market value.

Table Of Content

• Understanding the Hash Rate Surge

• Implications of the Rising Hash Rate

• The Halving Event: What to Expect

• Preparing for the Halving

• Conclusion

• FAQs

Understanding the Hash Rate Surge

What is Hash Rate?

The hash rate, in the context of Bitcoin, refers to the total computational power being used to mine and process transactions on the blockchain. It's a vital metric that reflects the health and security of the network. A higher hash rate means that more computational resources are being dedicated to maintaining the network, making it more robust against potential attacks. The hash rate is measured in hashes per second (H/s), and with advancements in mining technology, the network has seen this rate reach exahash levels (1 EH/s = 1 quintillion hashes per second). This metric is crucial for miners, as it affects their chances of solving the mathematical puzzles required to mine new blocks and earn rewards. It also indicates the level of competition among miners, as a higher hash rate suggests more participants or more powerful mining equipment in the network.

Record-Breaking Levels

The Bitcoin network's hash rate has recently hit an all-time high, reaching a staggering 491 exahashes per second (EH/s). This surge is indicative of the growing strength and security of the network. Such a high hash rate means that the network is more resilient than ever to potential attacks, such as the 51% attack, where a single entity could potentially gain control over the majority of the network's mining power. This level of security is crucial, especially as Bitcoin continues to gain mainstream acceptance and attract significant institutional investment. The record-breaking hash rate also reflects the increasing global interest in Bitcoin mining. It suggests that despite the high costs associated with mining - including specialized hardware and significant electricity consumption - miners are still heavily investing in this activity. This investment is not just in terms of money but also in research and development of more efficient mining technologies, which could further drive up the hash rate.

Implications of the Rising Hash Rate

Enhanced Network Security

The surge in Bitcoin's hash rate is a positive development for the network's security. A higher hash rate means that it becomes exponentially more difficult for a malicious actor to orchestrate an attack on the network. This security is paramount for a system that handles billions of dollars worth of transactions. The decentralized nature of Bitcoin relies heavily on the integrity of its blockchain, which is maintained by this collective computational effort. As the hash rate increases, the confidence in the network's security also grows, which is crucial for both individual users and institutional investors. This enhanced security is particularly important in the context of the upcoming halving event, as it ensures the stability and reliability of the network during a period of significant change.

Increased Mining Difficulty

With the rise in hash rate comes an increase in the difficulty of mining Bitcoin. The Bitcoin network is designed to adjust the difficulty of mining new blocks approximately every two weeks to ensure that the time between blocks remains around 10 minutes. As more computational power joins the network, the difficulty increases, making it harder for individual miners to solve the cryptographic puzzles required to mine new blocks. This increase in difficulty can have several implications for miners. Smaller miners or those with less efficient equipment may find it increasingly difficult to compete with larger mining operations that have access to more powerful and efficient technology. This could lead to a consolidation in the mining industry, where only the most efficient operations can survive. Additionally, as the difficulty increases, the profitability of mining can decrease, especially if the price of Bitcoin does not increase proportionally. Miners must constantly evaluate their operations' efficiency and electricity costs to ensure continued profitability.

Energy Consumption Concerns

The rising hash rate of the Bitcoin network has brought renewed attention to the issue of energy consumption in Bitcoin mining. The process of mining Bitcoin is energy-intensive, as it requires a significant amount of computational power. As the hash rate increases, so does the total energy consumption of the network. This has led to concerns about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, especially in regions where electricity is generated from fossil fuels. The debate around Bitcoin's energy consumption is complex. On one hand, proponents argue that much of the energy used for Bitcoin mining comes from renewable sources, and the industry drives innovation in energy efficiency. On the other hand, critics point out that the overall energy consumption is still substantial and could be directed towards other, more productive uses. This debate is likely to continue as the network grows and the hash rate increases, especially in the context of global concerns about climate change and sustainable energy practices.

Countdown to Bitcoin Halving: Hash Rate Soars to New Heights Introduction to Bitcoin Halving Bitcoin halving is a cornerstone event in the cryptocurrency landscape, occurring approximately every four years, or after every 210,000 blocks are mined. This event is significant because it marks a reduction in the reward that miners receive for adding new blocks to the Bitcoin blockchain, effectively halving the rate at which new bitcoins are generated. The concept of halving is embedded in Bitcoin's protocol by Satoshi Nakamoto, its mysterious creator, as a measure to mimic the scarcity and deflationary characteristics of precious metals like gold. This mechanism is crucial in controlling the supply of Bitcoin, ensuring that it remains finite and valuable. As the next halving event draws near, it's not just miners who are impacted; the entire cryptocurrency market, including investors and enthusiasts, keenly anticipates the potential outcomes. Historically, halving events have been associated with increased market activity, price volatility, and heightened public interest in Bitcoin. The event is seen as a moment of transformation for Bitcoin, where the dynamics of supply and demand are altered, potentially leading to significant shifts in its market value. Understanding the Hash Rate Surge What is Hash Rate? The hash rate, in the context of Bitcoin, refers to the total computational power being used to mine and process transactions on the blockchain. It's a vital metric that reflects the health and security of the network. A higher hash rate means that more computational resources are being dedicated to maintaining the network, making it more robust against potential attacks. The hash rate is measured in hashes per second (H/s), and with advancements in mining technology, the network has seen this rate reach exahash levels (1 EH/s = 1 quintillion hashes per second). This metric is crucial for miners, as it affects their chances of solving the mathematical puzzles required to mine new blocks and earn rewards. It also indicates the level of competition among miners, as a higher hash rate suggests more participants or more powerful mining equipment in the network. Record-Breaking Levels The Bitcoin network's hash rate has recently hit an all-time high, reaching a staggering 491 exahashes per second (EH/s). This surge is indicative of the growing strength and security of the network. Such a high hash rate means that the network is more resilient than ever to potential attacks, such as the 51% attack, where a single entity could potentially gain control over the majority of the network's mining power. This level of security is crucial, especially as Bitcoin continues to gain mainstream acceptance and attract significant institutional investment. The record-breaking hash rate also reflects the increasing global interest in Bitcoin mining. It suggests that despite the high costs associated with mining - including specialized hardware and significant electricity consumption - miners are still heavily investing in this activity. This investment is not just in terms of money but also in research and development of more efficient mining technologies, which could further drive up the hash rate. Implications of the Rising Hash Rate Enhanced Network Security The surge in Bitcoin's hash rate is a positive development for the network's security. A higher hash rate means that it becomes exponentially more difficult for a malicious actor to orchestrate an attack on the network. This security is paramount for a system that handles billions of dollars worth of transactions. The decentralized nature of Bitcoin relies heavily on the integrity of its blockchain, which is maintained by this collective computational effort. As the hash rate increases, the confidence in the network's security also grows, which is crucial for both individual users and institutional investors. This enhanced security is particularly important in the context of the upcoming halving event, as it ensures the stability and reliability of the network during a period of significant change. Increased Mining Difficulty With the rise in hash rate comes an increase in the difficulty of mining Bitcoin. The Bitcoin network is designed to adjust the difficulty of mining new blocks approximately every two weeks to ensure that the time between blocks remains around 10 minutes. As more computational power joins the network, the difficulty increases, making it harder for individual miners to solve the cryptographic puzzles required to mine new blocks. This increase in difficulty can have several implications for miners. Smaller miners or those with less efficient equipment may find it increasingly difficult to compete with larger mining operations that have access to more powerful and efficient technology. This could lead to a consolidation in the mining industry, where only the most efficient operations can survive. Additionally, as the difficulty increases, the profitability of mining can decrease, especially if the price of Bitcoin does not increase proportionally. Miners must constantly evaluate their operations' efficiency and electricity costs to ensure continued profitability. Energy Consumption Concerns The rising hash rate of the Bitcoin network has brought renewed attention to the issue of energy consumption in Bitcoin mining. The process of mining Bitcoin is energy-intensive, as it requires a significant amount of computational power. As the hash rate increases, so does the total energy consumption of the network. This has led to concerns about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, especially in regions where electricity is generated from fossil fuels. The debate around Bitcoin's energy consumption is complex. On one hand, proponents argue that much of the energy used for Bitcoin mining comes from renewable sources, and the industry drives innovation in energy efficiency. On the other hand, critics point out that the overall energy consumption is still substantial and could be directed towards other, more productive uses. This debate is likely to continue as the network grows and the hash rate increases, especially in the context of global concerns about climate change and sustainable energy practices. The Halving Event: What to Expect Reward Reduction The upcoming Bitcoin halving event is a scheduled reduction in the rewards that miners receive for verifying and adding new transactions to the blockchain. This halving reduces the number of new bitcoins created and earned by miners with each new block from 6.25 bitcoins to 3.125 bitcoins. This event occurs every 210,000 blocks, or approximately every four years, and is a fundamental part of Bitcoin's economic model. The halving is designed to mimic the extraction of precious resources, becoming progressively harder and less rewarding over time. This mechanism ensures that the total supply of Bitcoin will never exceed 21 million coins, making Bitcoin a deflationary asset. The halving event is significant because it affects the economics of Bitcoin mining. With the reward halving, the revenue for miners is effectively cut in half overnight. This can lead to a shakeout in the mining industry, as less efficient miners may no longer be profitable and could be forced to shut down their operations. Market Impact Historically, Bitcoin halving events have been followed by significant price increases. This pattern has led to a common perception that halving events are bullish for Bitcoin's price. The rationale behind this is simple: as the rate of new supply of Bitcoin decreases, and if demand remains constant or increases, the price should theoretically go up. However, it's important to note that financial markets are influenced by a myriad of factors, and the impact of the halving may already be priced in by the time it occurs. Additionally, each halving event occurs in a different macroeconomic environment, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors and traders closely watch these events, as they can lead to increased volatility in the market. Some see the halving as an opportunity for long-term investment, while others may speculate on short-term price movements. Preparing for the Halving Miner Adaptations In anticipation of the halving and its impact on profitability, miners are taking various steps to adapt. One key strategy is the investment in more efficient mining hardware. Newer models of mining rigs offer greater hash power with lower energy consumption, which can help maintain profitability even with reduced rewards. Miners are also exploring alternative sources of revenue, such as transaction fee income, which could become a more significant part of their earnings post-halving. Additionally, miners are looking at geographical relocation to regions with cheaper electricity and favorable regulatory environments to reduce operational costs. Another consideration for miners is the potential consolidation of mining operations. Larger mining pools might have a better chance of surviving the reduced rewards, leading to a more centralized mining landscape. This potential centralization raises concerns within the Bitcoin community, as it could impact the decentralized nature of the network. Investor Strategies Investors are also preparing for the halving event in various ways. Many are closely analyzing historical data to understand potential market movements, although it's widely acknowledged that past trends may not necessarily predict future outcomes. Some investors view the halving as a key event that could drive long-term value growth in Bitcoin and are adjusting their portfolios accordingly. Others are more cautious, considering the potential for increased volatility around the event. There is also a focus on diversification, with investors looking at other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects that might benefit from increased interest in the crypto space around the halving. Additionally, institutional investors, who have increasingly entered the cryptocurrency market, are likely to play a significant role in how the market reacts to the halving. Their strategies, which may include hedging and derivative trading, could influence Bitcoin's price dynamics in ways that were not seen in previous halving events. Conclusion The countdown to the Bitcoin halving is a period of significant anticipation and activity within the cryptocurrency community. The record-breaking hash rate ahead of the event is a testament to the network's strength and the commitment of its participants to maintain and secure the blockchain.

The Halving Event: What to Expect

Reward Reduction

The upcoming Bitcoin halving event is a scheduled reduction in the rewards that miners receive for verifying and adding new transactions to the blockchain. This halving reduces the number of new bitcoins created and earned by miners with each new block from 6.25 bitcoins to 3.125 bitcoins. This event occurs every 210,000 blocks, or approximately every four years, and is a fundamental part of Bitcoin's economic model. The halving is designed to mimic the extraction of precious resources, becoming progressively harder and less rewarding over time. This mechanism ensures that the total supply of Bitcoin will never exceed 21 million coins, making Bitcoin a deflationary asset. The halving event is significant because it affects the economics of Bitcoin mining. With the reward halving, the revenue for miners is effectively cut in half overnight. This can lead to a shakeout in the mining industry, as less efficient miners may no longer be profitable and could be forced to shut down their operations.

Market Impact

Historically, Bitcoin halving events have been followed by significant price increases. This pattern has led to a common perception that halving events are bullish for Bitcoin's price. The rationale behind this is simple: as the rate of new supply of Bitcoin decreases, and if demand remains constant or increases, the price should theoretically go up. However, it's important to note that financial markets are influenced by a myriad of factors, and the impact of the halving may already be priced in by the time it occurs. Additionally, each halving event occurs in a different macroeconomic environment, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors and traders closely watch these events, as they can lead to increased volatility in the market. Some see the halving as an opportunity for long-term investment, while others may speculate on short-term price movements.

Preparing for the Halving

Miner Adaptations

In anticipation of the halving and its impact on profitability, miners are taking various steps to adapt. One key strategy is the investment in more efficient mining hardware. Newer models of mining rigs offer greater hash power with lower energy consumption, which can help maintain profitability even with reduced rewards. Miners are also exploring alternative sources of revenue, such as transaction fee income, which could become a more significant part of their earnings post-halving. Additionally, miners are looking at geographical relocation to regions with cheaper electricity and favorable regulatory environments to reduce operational costs. Another consideration for miners is the potential consolidation of mining operations. Larger mining pools might have a better chance of surviving the reduced rewards, leading to a more centralized mining landscape. This potential centralization raises concerns within the Bitcoin community, as it could impact the decentralized nature of the network.

Investor Strategies

Investors are also preparing for the halving event in various ways. Many are closely analyzing historical data to understand potential market movements, although it's widely acknowledged that past trends may not necessarily predict future outcomes. Some investors view the halving as a key event that could drive long-term value growth in Bitcoin and are adjusting their portfolios accordingly. Others are more cautious, considering the potential for increased volatility around the event. There is also a focus on diversification, with investors looking at other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects that might benefit from increased interest in the crypto space around the halving. Additionally, institutional investors, who have increasingly entered the cryptocurrency market, are likely to play a significant role in how the market reacts to the halving. Their strategies, which may include hedging and derivative trading, could influence Bitcoin's price dynamics in ways that were not seen in previous halving events.

Conclusion

The countdown to the Bitcoin halving is a period of significant anticipation and activity within the cryptocurrency community. The record-breaking hash rate ahead of the event is a testament to the network's strength and the commitment of its participants to maintain and secure the blockchain. As the halving approaches, the crypto world watches with keen interest, eager to see how this pivotal event will shape the future of Bitcoin. Whether it leads to a surge in price, increased adoption, or new challenges for miners, the halving is a reminder of the unique and dynamic nature of cryptocurrency and its underlying technology. As with any major event in the crypto space, the halving presents both opportunities and risks, and how it plays out could have lasting implications for the entire blockchain ecosystem.

Countdown to Bitcoin Halving: Hash Rate Soars to New Heights Introduction to Bitcoin Halving Bitcoin halving is a cornerstone event in the cryptocurrency landscape, occurring approximately every four years, or after every 210,000 blocks are mined. This event is significant because it marks a reduction in the reward that miners receive for adding new blocks to the Bitcoin blockchain, effectively halving the rate at which new bitcoins are generated. The concept of halving is embedded in Bitcoin's protocol by Satoshi Nakamoto, its mysterious creator, as a measure to mimic the scarcity and deflationary characteristics of precious metals like gold. This mechanism is crucial in controlling the supply of Bitcoin, ensuring that it remains finite and valuable. As the next halving event draws near, it's not just miners who are impacted; the entire cryptocurrency market, including investors and enthusiasts, keenly anticipates the potential outcomes. Historically, halving events have been associated with increased market activity, price volatility, and heightened public interest in Bitcoin. The event is seen as a moment of transformation for Bitcoin, where the dynamics of supply and demand are altered, potentially leading to significant shifts in its market value. Understanding the Hash Rate Surge What is Hash Rate? The hash rate, in the context of Bitcoin, refers to the total computational power being used to mine and process transactions on the blockchain. It's a vital metric that reflects the health and security of the network. A higher hash rate means that more computational resources are being dedicated to maintaining the network, making it more robust against potential attacks. The hash rate is measured in hashes per second (H/s), and with advancements in mining technology, the network has seen this rate reach exahash levels (1 EH/s = 1 quintillion hashes per second). This metric is crucial for miners, as it affects their chances of solving the mathematical puzzles required to mine new blocks and earn rewards. It also indicates the level of competition among miners, as a higher hash rate suggests more participants or more powerful mining equipment in the network. Record-Breaking Levels The Bitcoin network's hash rate has recently hit an all-time high, reaching a staggering 491 exahashes per second (EH/s). This surge is indicative of the growing strength and security of the network. Such a high hash rate means that the network is more resilient than ever to potential attacks, such as the 51% attack, where a single entity could potentially gain control over the majority of the network's mining power. This level of security is crucial, especially as Bitcoin continues to gain mainstream acceptance and attract significant institutional investment. The record-breaking hash rate also reflects the increasing global interest in Bitcoin mining. It suggests that despite the high costs associated with mining - including specialized hardware and significant electricity consumption - miners are still heavily investing in this activity. This investment is not just in terms of money but also in research and development of more efficient mining technologies, which could further drive up the hash rate. Implications of the Rising Hash Rate Enhanced Network Security The surge in Bitcoin's hash rate is a positive development for the network's security. A higher hash rate means that it becomes exponentially more difficult for a malicious actor to orchestrate an attack on the network. This security is paramount for a system that handles billions of dollars worth of transactions. The decentralized nature of Bitcoin relies heavily on the integrity of its blockchain, which is maintained by this collective computational effort. As the hash rate increases, the confidence in the network's security also grows, which is crucial for both individual users and institutional investors. This enhanced security is particularly important in the context of the upcoming halving event, as it ensures the stability and reliability of the network during a period of significant change. Increased Mining Difficulty With the rise in hash rate comes an increase in the difficulty of mining Bitcoin. The Bitcoin network is designed to adjust the difficulty of mining new blocks approximately every two weeks to ensure that the time between blocks remains around 10 minutes. As more computational power joins the network, the difficulty increases, making it harder for individual miners to solve the cryptographic puzzles required to mine new blocks. This increase in difficulty can have several implications for miners. Smaller miners or those with less efficient equipment may find it increasingly difficult to compete with larger mining operations that have access to more powerful and efficient technology. This could lead to a consolidation in the mining industry, where only the most efficient operations can survive. Additionally, as the difficulty increases, the profitability of mining can decrease, especially if the price of Bitcoin does not increase proportionally. Miners must constantly evaluate their operations' efficiency and electricity costs to ensure continued profitability. Energy Consumption Concerns The rising hash rate of the Bitcoin network has brought renewed attention to the issue of energy consumption in Bitcoin mining. The process of mining Bitcoin is energy-intensive, as it requires a significant amount of computational power. As the hash rate increases, so does the total energy consumption of the network. This has led to concerns about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, especially in regions where electricity is generated from fossil fuels. The debate around Bitcoin's energy consumption is complex. On one hand, proponents argue that much of the energy used for Bitcoin mining comes from renewable sources, and the industry drives innovation in energy efficiency. On the other hand, critics point out that the overall energy consumption is still substantial and could be directed towards other, more productive uses. This debate is likely to continue as the network grows and the hash rate increases, especially in the context of global concerns about climate change and sustainable energy practices. The Halving Event: What to Expect Reward Reduction The upcoming Bitcoin halving event is a scheduled reduction in the rewards that miners receive for verifying and adding new transactions to the blockchain. This halving reduces the number of new bitcoins created and earned by miners with each new block from 6.25 bitcoins to 3.125 bitcoins. This event occurs every 210,000 blocks, or approximately every four years, and is a fundamental part of Bitcoin's economic model. The halving is designed to mimic the extraction of precious resources, becoming progressively harder and less rewarding over time. This mechanism ensures that the total supply of Bitcoin will never exceed 21 million coins, making Bitcoin a deflationary asset. The halving event is significant because it affects the economics of Bitcoin mining. With the reward halving, the revenue for miners is effectively cut in half overnight. This can lead to a shakeout in the mining industry, as less efficient miners may no longer be profitable and could be forced to shut down their operations. Market Impact Historically, Bitcoin halving events have been followed by significant price increases. This pattern has led to a common perception that halving events are bullish for Bitcoin's price. The rationale behind this is simple: as the rate of new supply of Bitcoin decreases, and if demand remains constant or increases, the price should theoretically go up. However, it's important to note that financial markets are influenced by a myriad of factors, and the impact of the halving may already be priced in by the time it occurs. Additionally, each halving event occurs in a different macroeconomic environment, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors and traders closely watch these events, as they can lead to increased volatility in the market. Some see the halving as an opportunity for long-term investment, while others may speculate on short-term price movements. Preparing for the Halving Miner Adaptations In anticipation of the halving and its impact on profitability, miners are taking various steps to adapt. One key strategy is the investment in more efficient mining hardware. Newer models of mining rigs offer greater hash power with lower energy consumption, which can help maintain profitability even with reduced rewards. Miners are also exploring alternative sources of revenue, such as transaction fee income, which could become a more significant part of their earnings post-halving. Additionally, miners are looking at geographical relocation to regions with cheaper electricity and favorable regulatory environments to reduce operational costs. Another consideration for miners is the potential consolidation of mining operations. Larger mining pools might have a better chance of surviving the reduced rewards, leading to a more centralized mining landscape. This potential centralization raises concerns within the Bitcoin community, as it could impact the decentralized nature of the network. Investor Strategies Investors are also preparing for the halving event in various ways. Many are closely analyzing historical data to understand potential market movements, although it's widely acknowledged that past trends may not necessarily predict future outcomes. Some investors view the halving as a key event that could drive long-term value growth in Bitcoin and are adjusting their portfolios accordingly. Others are more cautious, considering the potential for increased volatility around the event. There is also a focus on diversification, with investors looking at other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects that might benefit from increased interest in the crypto space around the halving. Additionally, institutional investors, who have increasingly entered the cryptocurrency market, are likely to play a significant role in how the market reacts to the halving. Their strategies, which may include hedging and derivative trading, could influence Bitcoin's price dynamics in ways that were not seen in previous halving events. Conclusion The countdown to the Bitcoin halving is a period of significant anticipation and activity within the cryptocurrency community. The record-breaking hash rate ahead of the event is a testament to the network's strength and the commitment of its participants to maintain and secure the blockchain.

FAQs

What is Bitcoin Halving? Bitcoin halving is an event that occurs approximately every four years, reducing the reward for mining new Bitcoin blocks by half. This mechanism controls the supply of new bitcoins and is a fundamental part of Bitcoin's economic model.

Why is the Bitcoin Hash Rate Important? The hash rate measures the total computational power used in mining and processing transactions on the Bitcoin network. A higher hash rate indicates a more secure and robust network, making it resistant to attacks.

What Happens to Bitcoin's Price After Halving? Historically, Bitcoin's price has increased following halving events, but this is not guaranteed. Market reactions can be unpredictable, and various factors influence Bitcoin's price.

How Does Halving Affect Bitcoin Miners? Halving reduces the reward miners receive for validating new blocks, impacting their profitability. Miners often need to upgrade to more efficient hardware or find cheaper energy sources to remain competitive.

Can Bitcoin Halving Lead to Increased Centralization in Mining? Potentially, yes. As mining becomes less profitable for smaller operations, there could be a consolidation towards larger mining pools, which might lead to a more centralized mining landscape.

Is the Increase in Bitcoin's Hash Rate Linked to the Upcoming Halving? Yes, the increase in hash rate is often linked to the upcoming halving as miners upgrade their equipment and increase their computational power in anticipation of the reduced mining rewards.

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By this time, many of you may have either given up on a new standard for encrypting notes to emerge, or entirely forgotten that there was one. Well, I have good news — we've received the audit report from Cure53 on the NIP 44 encryption spec, and the results are good! This post will be a summary of the findings, and some hints on what lies ahead.

The results

The assets in scope for the audit can be found on Paul Miller's NIP 44 repository. Included is the full text of the spec, as well as implementations in Typescript, Rust, and Go.

Overall, here's what Cure53 had to say:

The Cure53 team succeeded in achieving very good coverage of the WP1-WP4 targets. All ten findings spotted by the testers were classified as general weaknesses with limited exploitation potential. In other words, no vulnerabilities were detected within the inspected components.

In other words, no vulnerabilities were found, but there are things we can do to harden the implementations. Cure53 elaborates:

The fact that Cure53 was not able to identify any exploitable vulnerabilities can be interpreted as a positive sign in regard to the security of the NIP44 specification and implementations. Nevertheless, even though the spotted problem can all be seen as general weaknesses and hardening advice, they should not be ignored. It is known that weaknesses may serve as entry points for more severe vulnerabilities in the future. Cure53 strongly recommends swift resolution of all reported flaws.

These weaknesses and recommendations each have their own code, prefixed by "NOS-01", which is our audit number. Here's a quick summary of the individual points:

• NOS-01-001 describes a weakness related to naive secp256k1 implementations, which may accept public keys with both x and y coordinates instead of just x and a sign-bit. This can result in the compromise of a sender's private key if the sender can be tricked into encrypting a message with an invalid public key. This is known as a "twist attack". Cure53 recommends some additional test vectors to make sure that uncompressed keys are not accepted.
• NOS-01-002 includes a handful of minor recommendations, including specifying the initial counter for ChaCha20, nailing down key formats, and a few other things which they go into more depth on elsewhere.
• NOS-01-003 provides some additional test vectors to prevent twist attacks and out of bound errors.
• NOS-01-004 suggests using a constant time equality function to prevent timing side-channel attacks, along with some code samples.
• NOS-01-005 identifies missing range checks in the Go implementation which should be addressed in order to avoid crashes.
• NOS-01-006 addresses the lack of provisions for forward secrecy in the NIP 44 spec. They suggest introducing sender-side forward secrecy by deriving the session key using ephemeral keys and a KDF.
• NOS-01-007 explains that using the same key for multiple purposes can lead to unexpected compromises when taken together. Best practice is to use a different key for signing and for encryption, which nostr violates. While the particular curves we use aren't vulnerable to this exploit, Cure53 recommends deriving an encryption key from a user's main key using a KDF in order to reduce the impact of a leaked encryption key.
• NOS-01-008 identifies an incorrect use of the salt parameter in calls to HKDF (an HMAC-based Key Derivation Function allows us to prove that an encrypted payload was not forged). Currently, the salt is generated randomly every time, but the security definition of HKDF specifies that it be static. This is likely not exploitable, but should be fixed. Cure53 suggests switching the nonce and salt when calling the HKDF, and deriving a static salt using something like SHA256(pubA, pubB, "nip-44-v2").
• NOS-01-009 demonstrates that the Message Authentication Code (MAC) tag is currently computed without a nonce. This doesn't compromise the encryption, and authentication is covered by event signatures as specified in NIP 01, but it does prevent the MAC from being useful on its own.
• NOS-01-010 suggests using clearer boundaries when constructing the HMAC payload.

The takeaway here is that with a few minor changes, the spec itself is sufficient to "provide a simple way for the users to communicate privately". There are, however, a number of edge cases which can compromise implementations, so for any developers out there porting the spec to new languages, be sure to take a look at Paul's test vectors.

In the end, the NIP44 specification and implementations appear to have already achieved the security goal of providing users with a way to communicate privately. Miscellaneous issues identified by Cure53 during NOS-01 correspond to further hardening of the current version and/or suggestions for future versions. Following these suggestions could provide more advanced security guarantees.

They also clarify that:

Importantly, the lack of certain security guarantees, such as forward secrecy, post-compromise security, deniability, and post-quantum, had been known to the development team prior to NOS-01.

Since this is the case, it's important that client developers be absolutely clear with their users about what NIP 44 is good for, and what it's not. This is a "simple" way to communicate privately — users with more advanced privacy requirements should use something like MLS or SimpleX.

What's next?

NIP 44 isn't quite ready for widespread use just yet, but it shouldn't take long to incorporate all the adjustments mentioned in the audit. Then there are several NIPs which rely on the encryption in NIP 04 which should eventually be migrated individually. Beyond that, a whole world of affordances for encrypted data becomes available on nostr.

First and most anticipated, we can finally deprecate NIP 04 and stop leaking DM metadata. Vitor's Sealed Gift Wraps are an excellent alternative to NIP 04 DMs, and add support for small group chats, which will be a big improvement to client UX.

Other more ambitious specifications targeting larger groups exist as well, including my Closed Communities draft spec. This NIP makes it possible to extend NIP 72 communities with a private component, which can be useful for publishers or real-life communities.

There are lots of other things NIP 44 might be used for as well, for example:

• The ability to share your location only with certain people
• Private calendar events, product listings, or streams
• Private tags — instead of encrypting an entire event, it should be possible to encrypt only a single tag's value. This allows senders to attach private data to public events.

Conclusion

There's lots of work still to be done, but I think this marks a huge milestone for nostr. So thank you to Paul Miller for his work on the spec and the audit, and to OpenSats for funding the audit!

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Chef's notes

If you want to kick it up a notch instead of using EVOO or butter, get about 6 slices of bacon and at the first step just cook off the bacon and use that as your cooking fat.

If you want a more crispy biscuit, cook them separately instead of cooking them in the filling. If you do this, simmer the filling on low for an extra 10 ish min, or just until the potato are tender.

If you prefer to make the pot pie in a casserole dish, you can. Simply pour out the filling into a greased baking dish and top with biscuit dough and continue with the recipe as stated.

The filling tends to bubble and make a bit of a mess, so I recommend placing your skillet or baking dish over a sheet pan covered with tin foil to catch any drips and messes.

Details

• ⏲️ Prep time: 30 mins
• 🍳 Cook time: 45-50 mins
• 🍽️ Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• roughly 1lb of chicken. (Use whatever I prefer thighs)
• 1 medium size onion, peeled and diced
• 2 medium size carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 heaping tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken stock/broth
• ½-1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme plus more for garnish
• 2 bay leafs
• 2 mid sized potatos chopped into small cubes.
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil or butter
• For the Drop Buttermilk Biscuits
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1¼ cups buttermilk + 2 tablespoons for brushing biscuits with

Directions

1. For the Filling
2. Heat your cooking fat. If using uncooked chicken, add chicken pieces to the pan. (If using pre-cooked chicken, don’t add it until later) Cook sautéing chicken for 2-3 minutes per side tell golden brown
3. Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic and potatos. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often until the veggies start to become tender. Make sure to season well with salt and pepper.
4. Sprinkle flour over the veggies and chicken and stir vigorously for 1 minute to cook the flour a bit.
5. Slowly pour in the chicken broth followed by the milk while stirring. Raise temperature up just a bit if needed and let it come to a very gentle boil. Once it reaches a boil reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for 5-10 minutes, or until its has reduced and mixture has thickened a little
6. Add the chicken if using precooked or rotisserie, parsley and thyme. Let cook until the veggies are tender, chicken are heated through, and mixture is nice and thick or has reached your desired thickness, about 3-5 more minutes (feel free to loosen up sauce a little adding more milk, cream or broth as needed). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
7. For The Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
8. Preheat the oven to 425ºF while preparing the drop biscuits
9. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, to a large bowl and whisk to combine or pulse to combine in a food processor. Scatter the butter over the dry ingredients and rub together with your fingertips, until it forms a sandy-looking texture with some pebble-sized pieces or use a pasty cutter. If using food processor pulse a few times to achieve the same texture.
10. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until it just comes together into a thick dough and there are no visible signs of flour. This step should only take a minute: be careful not to overmix the dough. (I usually pour out my flour and butter into a bowl from the processor and stir in the buttermilk by hand with spatula instead of pulsing it in)
11. Assembling & Baking
12. Use large cookie scoop or 2-3 heaping tablespoons (or approx ¼ cup) to scoop out dough. Drop dollops of the dough over the top of the pot pie filling to mostly cover the surface. Flatten them out a bit if you wish. Brush the tops of the biscuits with remaining 2 tablespoons of buttermilk.
13. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and fully cooked through and the filling is bubbling. I typically loosely cover pan with foil for the last 5-10 minutes of baking so they don’t brown too much - but are fully cooked through. Feel free to broil for the last minute to get the biscuits deeply golden.

@ 26bb2ebe:70530958

この記事はNostr (2) Advent Calendar 2023 13日目の記事です。

概要

ノーコードツールのn8nでNostrのボットを作ることができるノード（ノーコードツールの部品のようなもの）を作ったので使い方を解説します。

n8n-nodes-nostrobots

• MIT Licenseで公開しています
• はじめて作って公開したのは半年以上前です

https://github.com/ocknamo/n8n-nodes-nostrobots

n8nとは

ノーコードツールです。ノーコードツールといえば有名どころにZapierやIFTTTなどがありますがそういう感じのワークフロー自動化ツールです。

公式の説明を引用します。

n8n - ワークフロー自動化ツール n8n は、拡張可能なワークフロー自動化ツールです。 フェアコード配布モデルにより、n8n は常にソース コードが表示され、セルフホストで利用でき、独自のカスタム関数、ロジック、アプリを追加できます。 n8n のノードベースのアプローチにより、汎用性が高く、あらゆるものをあらゆるものに接続できます。 (機械翻訳)

https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n

n8nで組み合わせて使用できるワークフローの部品を"ノード"と呼びます。

コミュニティノードとは

だれでも自由に作成できてみんなに共有できるノードです。Node.jsで作成することができます。

作成方法はこちら。 - https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/creating-nodes/

雛形やチュートリアルがあるのでそこまで難しくありません。今回は作成方法などは紹介しません。

n8nの準備

n8nはコードが公開されておりセルフホストも可能です。

利用する簡単な方法としてはお金を払うか、セルフホストする方法があります。

お金を払う

月20ユーロでプラットフォームを使用できまるようです。

https://n8n.io/pricing/

セルフホスト

DockerもしくはNode.jsを扱えるエンジニアであれば簡単にセルフホストできます。

https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/

またUmbrelを運用している人であればアプリがストアにあるのでワンクリックでインストールできます。

https://apps.umbrel.com/app/n8n

コミュニティノードのインストール方法

コミュニティノードの利用はリスクもあるため必ず公式のドキュメントを読んでから自己責任でインストールしてください。

https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/community-nodes/

ここではn8n-nostrobotsのインストール方法だけ解説します。

サイドメニューのSettingsからCommunity nodesをページに移動し、インストールします

npm Package Nameにn8n-nodes-nostrobotsと入力してインストールを実行します

しばらく待つとCommunity nodes一覧に追加されるのでこれでインストール完了です。

RSS Feed ボットの作成

簡単なチュートリアルとしてRSS Feed ボットを作成してみましょう。

準備

先程説明した方法でn8n-nodes-rss-feed-triggerというコミュニティノードをインストールしてください。

https://github.com/joffcom/n8n-nodes-rss-feed-trigger

（一応実装を見たかったので私はコードもかるく確認していますが自己責任でお願いします）

ワークフロー作成

Workflows画面のAdd Workflowからワークフローを追加できます。

トリガーノードの作成

はじめにトリガーとなるノードを設定します。（n8n-nostrobotsにはまだトリガーノードは実装されていません） "+"をクリックして追加メニューを開きます。

トリガーノードとしてn8n-nodes-rss-feed-triggerを使用したいので"rss"と入力するとRSS Feed Triggerが選択肢に現れるので選択してください。

とりあえずPollタイムをデフォルト値のままにしておきます。

FeedURLはLorem RSSがテストとして使用できます。

Feed URLに以下のURLを設定してください。 - https://lorem-rss.herokuapp.com/feed?unit=second&interval=30（30秒間隔でテスト用のFeedを取得できる設定）

設定できたらFetch test Eventボタンでテスト実行を行います。

画像のようにテスト用のRSS Feedのデータが取得できます。

クレデンシャルの作成

サイドメニューからCredentialsを選択します。'Add Credential' ボタンで作成モーダルを開きます。 フォームに"nostr"と入力すると"Nostrobots API"がサジェストされるので選択してください。ちなみに表示されない場合はコミュニティノードのインストールが完了していない可能性があります。

クレデンシャルの作成画面が開くのでSecretKeyを入力してください。HEXでもbech32(nsecで始まる形式)どちらでも大丈夫です。

ワークフローの作成途中は使い捨て可能なテストアカウントを作成して使用することをおすすめします。

Nostrへの投稿の実行

RssFeedTriggerノードの右側に出ている"+"をクリックして後に続くノードを追加します。

nostrで検索するとNostr ReadとNostr Writeの2つのノードが表示されるのでNostr Writeを選んでください。

選択肢が表示されたら（どれでもいいですが）Basic Noteactionsを選ぶとノードが追加されます。

ノードの設定画面が開くので以下のように値を設定します。'Credential to connect with'には先程自分が作成したクレデンシャルを設定します。

設定値は以下です。 - Resource: BasicNote - Operation: Send - Content: Hello nostr - Custom Relay: wss://nostr.mom

Custom Relayはテスト用に一つだけに設定しました。デフォルトに戻したい場合、項目のメニューからReset Valueを実行してください。

設定が完了したらExecute nodeボタンをクリックしてノードを実行します。

実行が完了するとOUTPUTに実行結果が表示されます。

content:Hello nostrを含むイベントが作成されており、sendResultが0:[accepted]: wss://nostr.momになっていれば成功です。

他のクライアントからも確認できます。（Custom Relayに設定したリレーをクライアントに設定する必要があります）

RSSとの接続

INPUTにRSS Feed Triggerの結果がSchema形式で表示されていると思います。A contenという項目をドラッグしてNostr Writeの'Content'のフォームドロップしてください。

これだけで実行済みのノードの結果のデータをコンテントに埋め込んで渡すことができます。

この状態でテスト実行して確かめてみましょう。

RSS Feedの内容を投稿できました。

有効化

あと有効化して実行するだけです。

右上の赤いSaveボタンをクリックして保存したら、その左のInactiveと書かれたトグルボタンを有効化してください。確認モーダルが表示されるので確認してGot itを選択します。

以上で完了です。

クライアントから投稿ができているか見てみましょう。

1分ごとに投稿ができており、一度に2投稿できているので成功です！

お疲れ様でした。これでRSS Feedボットの作成完了です。

機能の解説

以下は細かい機能解説になります。ドキュメント用に書いたものなので、興味がなければ読みとばしていただいで必要なときに参照してください。

Nostr Read

'Strategy'

• type: セレクトボックス

リレーからイベントを取得する方法を指定します。以下の２つのオプションを選ぶことができます。 リレーに送るフィルタとしてなにを設定するかを選んでいるだけです。

• UserPublickey
• EventId

UserPublickey

対象のユーザを示す公開鍵文字列を指定できます。HEXでもbech32(npub)方式でもどちらでも指定できます。

EventId

対象のイベントのeventIdです。eventIdにリレーの情報が含まれる場合、指定したリレーに加えてそのリレーにも取得リクエストを送ります。

HEXでもbech32(nevent)方式でもどちらでも指定できます。

期間の範囲指定

イベントの取得対象期間を指定します。StrategyがUserPublickeyの場合のみ指定できます。 以下のオプションを指定できます。

• 'Relative'
• 'From'
• 'Unit'
• 'Since'
• 'Until'

'Relative'

• type: トグルスイッチ

期間の指定方法です。Relativeがオンの場合は過去に遡っていつから取得するかを相対的に指定することができます。（もちろん現在まで取得します）

'From'

• type: 数字

現在から遡っていつから取得範囲にするかを指定することができます。Relativeが有効な場合のみ指定できます。

'Unit'

• type: セレクトボックス

単位を選択肢から選ぶことができます。Relativeが有効な場合のみ指定できます。

• 'Day'
• 'Hour'
• 'Minute'

NOTE: 例えばFromを"1"に設定してUnitを"day"に設定した場合取得範囲は、”1日前からノードの実行時刻”までのイベントが対象になります。

'Since', 'Until'

• type: 日時

Relativeを無効にした場合期間範囲指定は'Since', 'Until'を使用します。 その名の通り'Since'の日時から'Until'日時までの期間指定でイベントを取得することができます。

'Custom Relay'

• type: テキスト

問い合わせ先のリレーを指定します。リレーのURLを入力してください。複数を指定する場合はカンマ(,)でつなげて書いてください。 デフォルト値としてリレーを8件設定しているため、ここは修正しないでそのまま使用してもらって構いません。ただし、当たり前ですがデフォルトリレーが正常に動いていることは保証できません。

• デフォルトリレー

wss://relay.damus.io,wss://relay-jp.nostr.wirednet.jp,wss://nostr-relay.nokotaro.com,wss://nostr.fediverse.jp,wss://nostr.holybea.com,wss://nos.lol,wss://relay.snort.social,wss://nostr.mom

'Error With Empty Result'

• type: トグルスイッチ

有効にした場合取得イベントが存在しない場合はエラーになってワークフローを停止することができます。無効の場合はイベントがなくても、エラーにはならず空配列を次のノードに実行結果として送ります。

Sample

jackの直近１時間のイベントを取得してみた実行結果です。３件のイベントを配列で取得できました。

• 設定値
  • Strategy: 'UserPublickey'
  • Pubkey: 'npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m'
  • Relative: True
  • From: 1
  • Unit: Hour
  • Custom Relay: <デフォルト>
  • Error With Empty Result: False

[ { "id": "6c1428c9afdd315f07a9b6e22118ce45c31b2a8de12ef694121ae1cfd06ee2df", "kind": 1, "pubkey": "82341f882b6eabcd2ba7f1ef90aad961cf074af15b9ef44a09f9d2a8fbfbe6a2", "created_at": 1702389559, "content": "Only for you. Of course", "tags": [ [ "e", "4e222fdb7edb65172f85f262eff95a53132bcac6ccd2842b23c79f8bc0872e15" ], [ "e", "9295e82f3b802728dc18ef888bad81b3110711679982dc94e719f5a20e7e2528" ], [ "p", "e88a691e98d9987c964521dff60025f60700378a4879180dcbbb4a5027850411" ] ], "sig": "ad3b4873c8c4103555f5bdec4ad39cc0b029f000d88e67964a72e41359981440b776aea6e3758257346ae8c5efde6efe8cda2490abdfc3d0b02f675f06c9bada" }, { "content": "สวัสดีชาว bitcoiners ชาวไทย", "created_at": 1702388695, "id": "309dea1a6e298fe3b591e8c4f87736528ee867a94ffa820b3225aa9169c6a009", "kind": 1, "pubkey": "82341f882b6eabcd2ba7f1ef90aad961cf074af15b9ef44a09f9d2a8fbfbe6a2", "sig": "e113577b3281eb6637abf5ee60aef6b7a0dd700bf6254196e862fee96d4806eefa80c37292919f4e38dedbdc2f1d2a16d58c4d3c1a7d1dab40514868f48d3277", "tags": [ [ "e", "4e222fdb7edb65172f85f262eff95a53132bcac6ccd2842b23c79f8bc0872e15", "", "reply" ], [ "p", "82341f882b6eabcd2ba7f1ef90aad961cf074af15b9ef44a09f9d2a8fbfbe6a2" ] ] }, { "id": "4e222fdb7edb65172f85f262eff95a53132bcac6ccd2842b23c79f8bc0872e15", "kind": 1, "pubkey": "82341f882b6eabcd2ba7f1ef90aad961cf074af15b9ef44a09f9d2a8fbfbe6a2", "created_at": 1702388333, "content": "nostr:naddr1qq9rzdesxgensvpnxuusygxv5lh4g8dcx6y5z0vht38k5d0ya3eezk39jmrhqsfdj2rwwv33wcpsgqqqwens60xga9", "tags": [], "sig": "7f5d80867650d5fa2a7da55d20fd604423a785e028595d0c9fb56b80a2be0d555997e06e4f3a2d9930c183122fafa51bd8035e8eb9fe83d3cc47b13e040b29d8" } ]

Nostr Write

Nostrのリレーにイベントの書き込みを行うノードです。 このノードを使用する前に書き込みを行いたいアカウントの秘密鍵をn8nにクレデンシャル情報として登録する必要があります。

'Credential to connect with'

• type: セレクトボックス

作成したクレデンシャル情報を選択して投稿するアカウントを決めます。クレデンシャルを複数作成すると複数のアカウントが選択肢に追加されます。 ワークフローの作成途中は使い捨て可能なテストアカウントを作成して使用することをおすすめします。

'Resource'

• type: セレクトボックス

どのような方法でイベントを作成するか選択することができます。以下の３つのオプションがあります。

• 'BasicNote'
• 'Event(advanced)'
• 'Raw Json Event(advanced)'

'BasicNote'

一番単純なノートイベント(kind1)です。SNS用のクライアントで見ることができるイベントです。'Content'に本文を設定すれば使用できるため使い方も一番簡単で、おそらくNostrプロトコルをあまり理解していなくても利用可能です。

'Event(advanced)'

BasicNoteと異なりkindやtagsを設定することができます。利用するには少なくともNIP-01を理解する必要があると思われます。

BasicNoteから追加になるメニュー項目がかなりたくさんあります。以下に箇条書します。

• Kind
• Tags
• ShowOtherOption
  • EventId
  • Pubkey
  • Sig
  • CreatedAt

ShowOtherOptionを有効にするとEventId以下のメニューを表示できます。これらを使う機会はかなり限られるためデフォルトで非表示にしています。

注意点としてShowOtherOptionが有効な場合Sig(署名)が必須となるため'Credential to connect with'で選択したアカウントでは署名を行いません。自力で署名する必要があります。

Kind

• type: 数字

イベントのkindナンバーを設定できます。 詳しくはNIPを確認してください。 - Event Kinds https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips#event-kinds'

Tags

• type: json

イベントに追加するタグを設定できます。jsonを入力する必要があります。jsonでパースできない場合やタグの配列形式ではない場合、実行時エラーとなることに注意してください。設定時にはバリデーションされません。

タグの指定方法はクライアントでまちまちだったりして結構難しいです。これも基本的にNIPを確認してください。 - Tags https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips#standardized-tags

FYI. メンションを行う場合のタグのサンプル

[["e","dad5a4164747e4d88a45635c27a8b4ef632ebdb78dcd6ef3d12202edcabe1592","","root"], ["e","dad5a4164747e4d88a45635c27a8b4ef632ebdb78dcd6ef3d12202edcabe1592","","reply"], ["p","26bb2ebed6c552d670c804b0d655267b3c662b21e026d6e48ac93a6070530958"], ["p","26bb2ebed6c552d670c804b0d655267b3c662b21e026d6e48ac93a6070530958"]]

otherOption

これは細かく説明する必要もないかと思います。名前の通りの項目です。

• EventId
  • type: テキスト
• Pubkey
  • type: テキスト
• Sig
• type: テキスト
• CreatedAt
• type: 数字
  • unixtimeです

'Raw Json Event(advanced)'

生のjsonをそのまま設定できるオプションです。使い方は限られますが、Nostr Readで取得したイベントをそのままパブリッシュしたい場合などが考えられます。

json

• type: テキスト

'Raw Json Event(advanced)'の場合のみ表示されます。jsonには完全な署名済みイベントのjsonを入力してください。したがって'Credential to connect with'で選択したアカウントで署名しません。

'Content'

• type: テキスト

イベントの本文です。Resourceの選択肢で'BasicNote'か'Event(advanced)'を選択した場合に利用できます。

'Operation'

• type: セレクトボックス

実行するオペレーションを選択します。いまは作成したイベントをリレーにパブリッシュするSendしかありません。

Custom Relay

• type: テキスト

イベントを送信するリレーを指定します。スキーマやデフォルトリレーはNostr Readと同じです。

実行時の挙動について

• イベント投稿時のタイムアウトは10秒です。そのためノードの実行に10秒以上かかる場合があります。
• 投稿が正常に完了すると結果をノードが出力します。
  • [<statu:s>]: <Relay URL>
  • 例（成功）: [accepted]: wss://nos.lol
  • 例（失敗）: [failed]: wss://nos.lol
  • 例（タイムアウト）: [timeout]: wss://nos.lol

まとめ

網羅的にn8n-nostrobotsの利用方法について書きました。チュートリアルもやってみていただけると嬉しいです。

個人的にNostr関係では一番ドッグフーディングしているプロジェクトなので、欲しい機能があればこれからもちょくちょくアップデートを続けようと思います。おかしなところがあったらissueで報告していただけると助かります。

https://github.com/ocknamo/n8n-nodes-nostrobots/issues

他の人みたいに英語化もして書こうと思いましたが時間がないので諦めました。正月の宿題にします。

さてあしたのアドベントカレンダーは

• sinnchan: Nostrとの出会いから、SNS放浪生活？になった１年について https://adventar.org/calendars/8880
• hikari.huang: 新時代のSNS Nostrで小泉進次郎botを作った話 https://adventar.org/calendars/8794

の2本立てです。楽しみですね。

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🌟中文版: Nostr 201 App 回顾 🌟日本語: Nostr 201 アプリレビュ 🌟Español: Revisión de la aplicación Nostr 201

The concept for this panel is called Nostr 201. Yesterday, Nostr focused on building Nostr 101, presenting various microblogging applications and typical use cases. Today, I suggest we delve deeper into why we build on Nostr. Let's start by introducing everyone. Sound good?

Yeah, sure. I'm G Sovereignty, and I do various things. I'm working on Nostr Podcast, and I talked about it yesterday. Sometimes, I just make fun of Pablo.

I'm Pablo, the guy everyone makes fun of. I don't build Nostr Rocket because I enjoy shipping things. I've built numerous applications, like a highlighter, and so on.

I'm Arkinox, working on Onosandai and Yondar, and the cyberspace protocol.

I'm Jeff G, working on Listr and Ostrich Work, among other things still in progress.

I'm NVK, figuring out how to monetize my hobbies.

So, where do we begin? How about we learn about the cyberspace protocol? That sounds weird.

Yeah, it's weird. So, man, I don't want to give a thesis seminar here. Yeah, okay, I won't. I'll keep it simple. So, cyberspace is a protocol built on top of Nostr that enables a permissionless and thermodynamic metaverse. What that means is, it's permissionless, like Nostr; it inherits that property from Nostr. So, you don't need anyone's permission to use it or act within it. It's a 3D virtual space, and then all of your actions in cyberspace are done via proof of work.

You publish a Nostr event to perform an action, and the proof of work on that action is the magnitude of your event or your action. The proof of work on the event is the magnitude of your action.

The reason why I set it up like that is that it's actually patterns after reality itself. In reality, you can expend energy to perform actions.

You have to expend energy to perform actions. Everything you do, you have a cost paid to the universe in entropy. In reality, everything is permissionless. Like, I can punch Pablo in the face, and he can only oppose me by also expending energy. He actually can't do it at the same time. Yeah, I mean, but the point is that you can't prevent anyone from acting in reality.

So reality is permissionless, and it's also thermodynamic. With cyberspace, I'm creating this protocol that inherits the same two properties as reality, and I refer to it as an extension of reality. I believe that makes it a consequential metaverse, the first of its kind. Every other metaverse is bullshit because they're all based on access levels and permissions and artificial authority vested in.

What does this look like? Is it like Minecraft kind of thing or is it just tech-based?

So Onosendai.tech is the current tech demo. If you go to Onosendai.tech, you can check out what it looks like. The look of it is not specified in the protocol, so someone else could make the Unreal Engine 5 version of cyberspace if they wanted, which would be really cool. I'm going for a retro 80s vibe, so everything kind of looks like wireframes and neon.

If somebody does Call of Duty on it, do you actually die? How about carrying ammo? Can you carry all that ammo?

Well, you have to do proof of work for how much you can carry, okay, but it's all regulated by proof of work.

Yeah, that sounds interesting.

So, wait a second. That idea of the Unreal Engine 5 of it, because I think I've got a mental picture because I've played around with it, how are events placed? How are things put around this 3D space?

So you also use proof of work to claim space in cyberspace. You can actually do that right now by going to construct.onosendai.tech. So you mine an event called a Construct A-331, and the amount of proof of work on that event is the size of the space that you claim. Once you claim that space, you can't do it yet because I'm still working on the spec, but you'll be able to put objects and interactive stuff inside your construct.

That's how you create interactive objects. You could theoretically create a game or some other utility or a shop or whatever you want. I want to just mention that a lot of people think that I'm working on this for purposes of gaming, and I don't think about this in terms of gaming at all. This is like a fundamental utility that humanity can use for anything.

What kind of mining do you have?

It's just NIP 13.

So, don't you think that the issue here is that you're just competing for resources that people would probably be putting towards Bitcoin mining, for example?

I am increasing demand for hash power, yeah. But, people are not making SATs, right? Like from that, because right now you can put very little sort of mining capability towards making SATs on Bitcoin, right? Through mining pools and stuff. So like, have you thought about maybe changing it to, let's just bike shed your wonderful project, like maybe, Fidelity, bonds or something like that. Seriously, because then like you're essentially leveraging like all the Bitcoin proof of work, right? That you do, you get by using the Bitcoin money, right?

So you use money to power it instead of proof of work?

Well, it's a proof of work.

I get it. Part of the reason why I want to use proof of work in the way that I do is because it is keeping it very, very simple in terms of implementation and onboarding and usage. Settling every action you do when you're doing multiple tens of actions per second, settling that to the time chain in some way or handling invoices for all of that could be problematic, yeah.

I asked because, like, many years ago, when Cloudflare was sort of coming out, we thought that, 'Why don't we just do proof of work on the browser?' We, I think, with, was it, we created a project. It was like, Cloudfire or something like that, and you could mine, like, would force your browser to mine a little bit, right? Expend some proof of work so that you could prove that you were not a spammer, right? Or like, fake accounts trying to DDoS our website at that time.

And we found that most users are just not willing to go there, but they're willing to park some SATs.

Yeah, I mean, I've already had a lot of people mining constructs for cyberspace, so it's going well. Yeah, I just want to see if this will work. It's obviously an experiment, and I think that, you know, if the proof of work does work out in the way that I'm hoping, then it'll actually only complement Bitcoin in terms of the hash power distribution.

I think that's very cool. Thank you.

And have you thought about changing not using NIP 13, using some kind of non-Bitcoin hashing?

I mean, actually, I need to use, I want to use Bitcoin hashing, SHA-256, because I want people to be able to repurpose their ASICS if they want to power their cyberspace interactions. I actually have a buddy who, who has an S9, we're going to try to get it to cyberspace events so that he can, like, Zoom through cyberspace at ultra speed.

That is pretty cool. I mean, he's going to be op.

You know, like old Bitcoin hardware sort of, you know, it becomes pointless pretty fast. I mean, electricity versus what you get out of those, it's a very fast-dying proposition here. So, yeah, it's fun.

And when you think about, you mentioned that you don't see gaming as the goal of this, what do you envision if it works in five years or 10 years? Like, what would that look like?

I see cyberspace primarily as a place of business and also of, like, people coming together and communicating and organizing. It creates an environment outside of physical reality that you can be around somebody and interact with them without having to be physically near them on the planet. And I know we have, like, a lot of other ways to do that through video chats and text messaging and stuff, but the fact that, you know, you can't be in a place in cyberspace without expending the energy to get there. There's no teleportation or you can't be in two places at once. It makes the space consequential. It makes your travels and where you're at consequential, and it makes who you're with consequential.

So, yeah, I think business, like, lightning stores that are virtual and in cyberspace, where you could actually go there in cyberspace and then the proprietor is controlling an avatar in that store and you could talk to them and you could buy products by zapping them, right? You know, in this 3D experience. That's kind of an idea of what I hope to see. But I mean, if people make games too, that's fine. I just think that it's going to be very, like, the games are going to be computationally expensive on purpose, so I don’t know if it’s a good idea.

But do you guys remember the other the KVM like stuff like was it KVM? I can't remember now like all the 3D sort of like want to like make 3D web, back in the like '90s like Yahoo had like a whole sort of I remember vhml.

I mean like, you know this was like people tried to go there I mean the hardware was just not there yet but no well neither was the just doing it in the browser I me it was very rudimentary but somebody cool.

I don't know like he got that sort of you know Cypher more like cyberpunk than Cypher Punk Vibes.

Sure yeah yeah cool appreciate it.

Why are you building it on Nostr? Like what properties of Nostr?

It's the permissionless and permissionless nature of it. Nostr is like a communication protocol; it's a permissionless communication protocol. I just found that the combination of being able to easily add proof of work within Nostr and the fact that it's kind of got this standard that other people can utilize for interoperability. I just feel like it's just the best; I can't think of anything else out there that would kind of be up to the task of supporting this sort of mesh-based reality built with these other event kinds and how you can trivially link them in a hash chain. Yeah, it's just like the right tool for the job. But I mean, maybe there's something else out there, but I just want to be part of this ecosystem because I feel like it's going to benefit everybody.

Everything benefits from each other. But I think the main thing is the permissionless and the thermodynamic properties make it a really, really good fit.

Do you see any issues with the lack of timing? Because I know that for the movement you're tagging like the previous events so that's fine, but do you see the root event having like a weird time being an issue?

Yeah, I'm going for soft consensus on what I call your Action chain, which is the events you publish. It's a hash chain, so every event references the previous event. It's soft consensus because it's not in the time chain. It's not anchored anywhere, so your action chain is really only your truth that you publish. But the good thing is that there are a lot of restrictions on what constitutes a valid action chain, and it's pretty easy to screw it up if you try to do like a timing attack or modify your events. If you fork your action chain at all, it invalidates the whole thing, so you can only publish one event referencing the previous one. And since Nostr events don't really get deleted, it's really easy to find out if someone forked their action chain. So there are all these conditions that make a valid action chain, and every event has to follow the next one in terms of the timestamp, so the timestamp kind of doesn't matter, and it's all kind of, yeah, the event matters.

I don't think a lot of people, I mean maybe in this specific room, but the people watching even understand the fact that like Nostr has no time, and it's the most fascinating thing. Like all messaging requires time in order to work, right, mostly because they don't have an encapsulated red sort of message, right? And like Nostr exists in this sort of completely timeless universe. That's why you could use it in space. You can send a message from, you know, the aliens are coming, you know, you send a message and it gets relayed a year later, shows up on Earth. They send the spaceship through time, right? You can exist in multiple timelines because it is a self-contained node. So it's kind of interesting that you're adding sort of, you're kind of like re-adding a little bit of a constraint on time again, but it's relative time. It's not absolute time.

That’s why I call it soft consensus because it is relative, but you have to commit so much proof of work, and you have to commit to this hash chain that it makes it difficult to really kind of game it in order to gain an advantage against someone else. It could happen. There is one particular attack that I kind of found when I was kind of thinking through this, which I refer to as an echo attack where you'd be able to publish valid events but you would withhold them, and there'd be events that affect someone else like ghost blocks. So yeah, basically, that’s a ghost block.

It’s essentially like you mine the blocks but you don't release them and then you mine on top of them and you create a long chain, yeah, and then you like boom.

The nice thing though is that you can't fork your action chain, and so if you notice someone near you not publishing events suddenly, you kind of know that they're doing that. And so what you can do is you can publish Echo resistance, which is an additional form of proof of work on your action chain, and that makes it so that all those events that you publish are immune to whatever effects their events would have. So once they do publish it then you're like well I'm immune because I publish this extra proof of work for it. Very cool that's definitely categorizes a weird project.

Fantastic any other stuff for you yeah I know it's like the other stuff really is it? It's the 90% right.

It’s really awesome that it's modeled on reality like proof of work is how we like your opening statement basically like proof of work is how we do things in reality like and that's how we punch Pablo. I think like having that at the core is that's like the real that's the key it's the invers Fiat.

You might find this interesting. So, Bitcoin captured the time dimension in a digital system; it's the time chain. I feel like cyberspace captures as well as it can the spatial dimensions in a digital system, and now, because they're both thermodynamic, we have all dimensions of reality captured in a digital system, which I think is super interesting if you think about it from a dimensional perspective.

Have you considered using NIP 3 to anchor the root event? NIP 3 is an open timestamp, so you anchor it like you cannot fake the timing of the event.

I looked into open timestamps in NIP 3, and you're going to be publishing too many events too quickly to use it for all of your events, but I like the idea.

I think that makes a lot of sense, and I also think that you could potentially anchor like a batch of events or just the most recent event at any arbitrary interval.

You don't even need that. I mean, if they're linked together like, but the root event would be great. Yeah, just a root event. That makes a lot of sense. I think I'm going to consider adding that.

So, you have an event, a chain of events because I've been thinking about this as well, right? And so are you putting like a replaceable, so what I'm doing with my thing is like I also have event chains, and I'm using like a head event to point to the latest tip of your chain, just as a convenience thing, really, to know that you're at the top, like a replaceable event to point to the head of the chain so that, like, you know you've reached the current tip.

I remember talking to you about that, and I haven't quite figured out how to make that work for it, so maybe we should talk more about that. Okay, so I think it's a good idea, but I'm not exactly sure how to implement it.

Oh, well, that's pretty trivial, actually.

Well, I know, but I guess I just want to think through all, like, the we arrived at that point of the bikeshedding now. No, it's I mean it's fine, just grab the laptop. I'm just very thorough when I'm thinking through how this stuff, you know, works, and I haven't digested that idea.

So I wanted to ask Pablo or anyone, I haven't really looked at open timestamps. What exactly is it, like hashing a bunch of stuff into an op return or something? What's happening now?

Yeah, so it commits to an op return. It's really old, so it doesn't use tap anything. So basically, what you get is you submit to a calendar. The spec is really weird, but you submit to a calendar that whatever you want to hash for NIP 3. You just hash the event ID, simple, and what you get back is a bunch of instructions on how to construct the proof. It's basically like the instructions on how to get to a Merkle leaf, so it's appendix, and it gives you like a bunch of hashes. And then you get the one that you wanted to hash, and then you need to. So it gives you the proof on NIP 3, Base64, put it on the content, and then for NIP 3, you need to commit the verified, so you need to wait until that op return is mined, okay, and once it's mined, that's what you proba block nonce is part of the recoverability, right?

I don't know what goes inside the verified, but I'm guessing, yeah. Well, for the people that don't know, like mean open timestamps, like if you had to oversimplify, it's like how can I get the most amount of data, right, and stick it into the 32 bytes that go into an op return. So that's why you have all this hashing and rehashing of exactly, but then just the very last little bit goes into the chain.

Didn't Pablo say he was working on modifying Updating NIP 3?

No, so NIP 3 was basically unimplementable, and then fiatjaf tried to use it and realized that it didn't make any sense, so he rewrote it and then he implemented it.

Which is an awesome language nobody uses.

I heard that all the Google people love it, so I'm guessing it's fantastic. Actually, nobody uses Google either from this guy, that's it. So he implemented a Go library to do open timestamp and a Commit line that is very useful, and now I'm reimplementing the library that Peter Todd wrote because it's really old. It's the end of it, yeah, so because I want to make NIP 3 great again, so I'm going to add NIP 3 support to NDK, so you could say something like event stamp, and you get a proof.

That’s pretty cool, right? Because I think there's a lot of things that we can do if we have like this anchoring to bit, you have to simplify the Bitcoin Insanity into a very simple call like, there is no other way or people won't use it. That's why I kind of avoid being exactly right, like anybody who has constructed a Bitcoin transaction by hand understands that realization is not trivial, and money is gone.

It’s not that bad, right? You just like using the CLI, it gives you all the instructions for what you need to do. There with CLI. I mean, you know, you mean like the Bitcoin CLI, but it's different for open timestamps like you need to. Okay, no, we're talking about, like, putting. Wait, you know what you mean.

All right, so next weird project, I mean, we could stay on you, right? I already forgot the name of the project, Yondar. Okay, so explain what it is. Sure, so I mean, so Yondar is my mapping client. I just announced it yesterday. You can go to Yondar.me, and you can put places on the global map. You can just basically it's like Google Maps but without Google, so you can create places instantly.

I love that.

It's just the initial version. I'm going to be adding, dude, I love augmented reality navigation to it, which I already have, and so there's an old version of Yondar. It's like a web 2 version, but that one actually has the augmented reality. It's all web-based, so I'm going to be bringing that to the very practical person. Very practical person in terms of just being practical here, so like I use, you know, I'm here in Japan. I can't understand the characters, right? So I go to places; I save them on Google Maps. I've been doing that for years. I have these clusters of neighborhoods that clearly I like because there's all the pins on it, right, like it would be really cool now if I can sort of like I have these pins but they live as Nostr nodes, and then everybody has their pins on it. And now you just reconstructed the most amazing map ever, and you can put your places, your pins on the map into a list and share that as a world for other people to, like, filter down all the noise and just focus on those pins, and you can also have a private list too for all places that you don't want people to know that you go, exactly.

Also, the really cool thing is that it's built with the same, you're using the same thermodynamic protocol in Yondar.

Yes, so, cyberspace is technically also part of Yondar because cyberspace actually has two halves to it. There's a purely virtual space where all points do not correspond with a point of reality, and then there's the augmented reality side of cyberspace where all points do correspond with a point in reality. So Yondar is the real side.

So what you're really saying is that people can have the Pokemon game, remember that the virtual one but like in the AR one that you're doing in person?

Yes, but now it costs you proof of work to go get the Pikachu.

Yes, if they want, if they want to build that.

I mean, like, it'd be fun if people were really into that.

It’s cool. I mean, Pokemon Go is a huge inspiration, but I've been working on augmented reality before that was a thing. I promise you I can prove it; I have a commit history, okay?

We’re not judging on those terms.

Yeah, I know you're just judging me on other terms. I get it.

What exactly was it an inspiration for?

Was what inspiration?

Pokemon, Pokemon Go.

I mean, it was just cool to see augmented reality become mainstream. That was really the first thing that people saw. And so, the reason why we started Innovator, which is my augmented reality company, is because we saw the value in augmented reality as a communication tool. But nobody was doing anything substantial or meaningful with it; it was all gimmicks, and we wanted to.

Can you explain a little bit the difference between the, you know, like corresponding to places in physical space or virtual space versus the rest of it? Because, like, I think that piece you've got a couple diagrams on the site or I don't know where I came across them that make that make sense, but I think hearing that just kind of doesn't make any sense.

Yeah, I get it. So every coordinate in cyberspace can be derived from a 256-bit number. And the very last bit, the one or zero, determines whether it's in data space or idea space. Data space is the real side of cyberspace, like in reality, augmented reality. And idea space is the purely virtual side of cyberspace. So that last bit in the coordinate tells you which plane it's called a plane, that's what I call it. So you can take any 256-bit number and then translate that into one of the planes of cyberspace and then find the 3D coordinate as well.

Are those related? Sorry, I'm imagining planes like, you know, above one another and like that point can, you know, punch through both pieces of paper, you know?

Yeah, so actually, if you want to travel between planes in cyberspace, you create an object that I haven't finished the spec for called a portal. And the distance between the entrance and the exit is the longer the distance is between the entrance and the exit on the two planes, the more proof of work it requires to create the portal. So if it's a direct hole punch between the two planes, it'll be a minimal, easy.

What are the uses of? I mean, I think the obvious one with Yondar is like the real world, you know, corresponds to real physical space in the world. Do you imagine that the other plane is literally just sort of a virtual but much larger kind of copy? Like that's just a subset of what is in the virtual-only space?

Kind of, but I do think that they both stand on their own. So the interesting thing about the real space, the data space, is that there's a very limited amount of virtual space on the surface of the planet that we would consider usable. Because the actual cyberspace size, it fits the whole earth in it in like a cube. And so if you want to claim space on the surface of the Earth where people are going to be walking and seeing things, you have to do a lot of proof of work to get that exact surface area. So if I want to—I recommend everybody go mine cyberspace real estate in Times Square right now, and then you can sell ads and you will be rich, I promise.

So what you're saying is that if a big mining pool comes in, they can use a Dyson Sphere to kill everybody. I mean, only virtually, you just virtually respawn.

But now you get the same key, yeah, so it's okay. So it's not quite full.

You lose all of your proof of work stuff except for your constructs. I thought that would be so, it's Counter-Strike; you come back naked. It's Counter-Strike, yeah. Very cool. Just as long as you don't kill us all today.

It’s okay; I don't plan on it, yeah. Another cool thing about cyberspace is the idea that AIs could exist in a place. You could have an AI controlling proof of work systems to move through cyberspace, and it can—you can limit it so it only interacts with people in its vicinity. So it's like those AIs that are in the bar, you know, like a John Wick kind of style. You know, there's a bartender AI, and he lives; he could have like a geocentric, like spatially restricted AIs.

It's definitely out there, yeah. That's why I always use your stuff, like the other stuff, like this, whatever Arki is working on.

You know, it's so early; now is the time to make the weird stuff, you know? Cause then there's going to be stage C, D, E in the conferences, and the weird stuff just keeps being pushed to the further away stage until it's out on the tent.

Now is like the opposite side of the other stuff, so that's your stuff. So explain NostrRocket; I think you're going to love this.

How is it the opposite side, well? It's like the whole DAO thing. I think it's very far from what he's building. It's like human organization. I don't know; it's like very different, but he's also in the other stuff, right?

It’s definitely other stuff, yeah. NostrRocket is basically a way to organize human action towards shared goals. I hate talking about it.

I'm his like hype man, and I just kind of translate for him when he's going blah, blah, blah.

He should be your co-founder translation; I basically am at this point. Yeah, so think about how do you organize people to do things; you make a company, right? Companies are now obsolete. Thanks to NostrRocket, it is a completely flat, completely sovereign, individually sovereign organizational structure where people opt in and contribute to a project without any permission or coordination. And then they earn like—like merits or they earn ownership of that project through their contributions.

How do you account for that? Like, say, for example, is it—you know, if I made one commit or if I made 10 commits or, like, how do you know—you know how much that's, you know, the value of your work, and so you—you basically state that.

And people agree or don't agree—a request, you put in a request to get merits, and then they can approve or reject it. So if it's on the roadmap, then it will probably get approved—map road.

But, you know, like companies work because, like, it's essentially a benevolent dictatorship, right?

Which I love.

But no, there is no other way to write good code.

I totally disagree. Okay, it does work, and it does solve problems, but I think we can do things from the ground up the way that humans solve problems the same way that ants kind of find the food; you go out and you solve problems that are like very close to you, and that gives you gives you like a path that other humans can follow just like ants follow the same path.

Who had that quote? Somebody said the specialization is for insects; humans should be generalists.

We kind of are just big insects, right?

Well, no, but maybe you are; I mean, I see which you're going.

Arkinox, don't put the mic down; you going to talk more about this.

I just know, I like the mechanics; they are great, right? I think like there are two approaches for making things right; like you have the cathedral, and you have the bazaar; like those things sort of tend to encompass the most amount of things. Of course, there's a lot of weird stuff that doesn't fit quite right, but you know, that's the reason why, for example, FreeBSD works and Linux doesn't, right? Like you know, always. You got to get it in there, FreeBSD. But jokes aside, it's cool that you're building infrastructure right for making the bazaar style like exist and work like within a Nostr sort of framework and to make a global marketplace for labor that anyone can opt-in to.

No, like, I mean I like the idea, and I've gone through this few times. I think I stumbled over the same thing that MVK is stumbling over, which is like it's horrifically inefficient, and humans are horrifically lazy. And so I think the whole idea that like you're going to go and you're going to find these things and you're going to submit—like maybe it's just the tooling is really—you have to make that really good to make that work, but I just don't see people being like, okay, now I'm going to go submit my work task for this 12 minutes that I spent doing you know XY or Z, you know, typo fix in a readme or something right well.

I mean, it's just like sending pull requests.

So like one interesting thing that happened when stocks came about right so like Holland, you know, there, 1400, 1500, something like that Indian company. Anyways, they figured out, you know, like we can essentially like optimize for capital creation, right, like by selling shares right? And if people want to do it as through work, right, like they do the work, they get the money, they give the money, and then like it's essentially proof of work to a certain extent and what's really cool about that is if you had an amount of work that bought that share at any point in the existence of that entity, right, like you make some money back. But the cool thing is if you stop buying shares eventually you find some dilution, right? And this is how you normally sort of like start like because if the company is good right, they even if they dilute their shareholders right, the price still goes up and sort of like it saves the people at the bottom right that they got a little bit diluted but it really rewards the people who are recapitalizing the company to do new cool things right? So anyways, like are any of these dynamics like into this.

Totally because you could kind of think of it, the same way but like the shares are produced in response to problems being solved and those problems are in the critical path towards more users and more revenue.

So you are diluting essentially every request or whatever you want to call it is like diluting the existing sort of shares.

But it's the shareholders who are approving the request to dilute their own shares. So Berkshire, it's kind of interesting right; their shares are like, you know, 500k per share, right, but what's cool is that if you have a share, you have voting rights but you can't convert that to, you know, like I don't know a million non-voting shares, but you can go back so you can—you can split your share to sell pieces of it if you want to but you lose your voting rights.

Okay, this in NostrRocket the way we deal with that is because you don't want people to have, like, voting rights and then vote for something that's good for them but bad, doesn't work, it does not work. I totally agree; this is why benevolent dictatorships are okay, yeah.

We love you, Fiatjaf.

So, peace; he's the CEO, he's not a dictator. So you have, like, in NostrRocket, there is a concept called lead time which is difficult to explain but easy to read, but basically…

Try in farmer terms. How—okay, so you have merits; you can either sell them, or if you apply lead time, you can't sell them, but you get more voting power.

It's almost like the same thing as Berkshire, and it's funny, these things, like, people naturally gravitate to these things, like insects do that, you know, like seriously, like they, there is just, like, a spontaneous order tends to sort of like exist in trends right that are sort of inherent to the speech type.

Yeah, like simple rules that lead to complex outcomes. So, yeah, do you want to say because you're putting your projects on NostrRocket?

Yeah, Cyberspace Protocol, Yondar, and Onosandai, the Cyberspace client for VR, those are all NostrRocket projects. So, technically, I don't own those anymore. I'm giving them to everyone who wants to contribute, and if you contribute, you can become just as much of an owner of the projects as I am. I will continue to increase my ownership by contributing to the projects, not because I created them, but because I'm actually working on them. And that's what Nostr does: you kind of let go of that control, but you gain the incentivization of other people to join.

Last question: how do you, because I think you pitch NostrRocket much better than this guy, how do you set the vision? Because I didn't buy the insect thing, we're not insects; that's why. So, how do you set the vision?

So, for example, in your case with Yondar and Onosandai, like, how do you say, 'Okay, this is where it needs to go,' given that you're not the owner and all this stuff?

Yeah, technically, if it's under NostrRocket, I shouldn't be completely dictating the vision. It's according to the people who want to contribute. I can tell people what I think, but there's nothing in the NostrRocket protocol that prevents them from also helping set the vision by putting in pull requests that add new features or take it in a different direction. And if I don't agree with where that's going, I can either suck it up, or I can fork the project again and start over with a new.

So you branch off of a certain commit on, like, NostrRocket and then create, like, you keep everything, and you duplicate the shares. I could do Yondar 2, the rebellion, and then I could just start my own if I didn't like where I was going. This is kind of interesting because, you know, Git is decentralized. Right? GitHub is not, but everybody lives in GitHub because, right? I mean, don't worry, Microsoft will ruin it. But if we continue on this trend, that we do have a GitHub-like sort of good solution on Nostr, it gets weird in a cool way, right? Because now, like, those commits are intrinsic to the protocol itself, and you can sort of quantify, qualify, and create all the interesting economics on it that'll blow the doors open.

But, you know, like a good commit probably removes a comma, you know, as opposed to like adds another 10,000 lines of code, all right.

We are getting kicked out, okay, thanks everybody, thank you.

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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 (my father), 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.

Frank Duna

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Analysis "Irreversible Bane"

Introduction

The 16th sonnet by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled "Irreversible Bane," discusses the relationship between man and nature and how greed and a lack of consideration for the environment are leading the world towards irreversible ruin.

Thematic Analysis

Octave Analysis:

The octave presents a grim picture of man’s relationship with nature. It criticizes humanity’s selfishness, greed, and disregard for the environment. The speaker accuses mankind of exploiting the earth and its species for their own benefit, leading to irreversible damage. The use of words like “selfish manners”, “offender of the wilderness”, “greedy instincts”, and “headlong destructions” highlight the severity of the situation.

Sestet Analysis:

The sestet shifts the focus to the consequences of mankind’s actions and the need for change. It suggests that humanity owes more than just an apology for its actions. The speaker points out that the progress we think we’re making is elusive and vain, as the universe is reclaiming what we’ve taken. The final line, “But we choose this irreversible bane”, serves as a powerful conclusion, emphasizing the self-inflicted ruin that humanity has chosen.

Overall, the sonnet serves as a stark reminder of the environmental crisis and the urgent need for change in our attitudes and actions towards the planet. It’s a call to action for more sustainable and respectful treatment of our environment.

Structure and Rhyme Scheme

the rhyme scheme of the sonnet “Irreversible Bane” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is ABBAABBACDCEDE. Here’s the corrected breakdown:

Octave:

Manufacturer of selfish manners (A) Man is offender of the wilderness (B) Which helped him more through ages of darkness (B) Than these promises of city planners. (A) Greedy instincts are the only scanners (A) For headlong destructions that limitless (B) Exploit soils and abuse the fragilness (B) Of specia awaiting death banners. (A)

Sestet:

With no more prudence for Ecology (C) Called by many esoteric thinking (D) We owe more than words of apology. (C) The world’s progress is elusive and vane (E) In ways the universe is reclaiming (D) But we choose this irreversible bane. (E)

So, the rhyme scheme for this sonnet is ABBAABBACDCEDE. This follows a variant of the Petrarchan sonnet structure, which typically has a rhyme scheme of ABBAABBA for the octave and CDECDE or CDCDCD for the sestet. Variations in rhyme schemes are common in contemporary sonnets.

Analysis of Aspects

Let’s delve deeper into the sonnet “Irreversible Bane” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares.

Language and Imagery:

The sonnet uses strong, evocative language and imagery to convey its message. The author uses terms like “selfish manners”, “offender of the wilderness”, “greedy instincts”, and “headlong destructions” to paint a vivid picture of mankind’s destructive behavior. The imagery of “death banners” and the “irreversible bane” further emphasize the severity of the environmental crisis.

Themes:

The primary theme of the sonnet is the environmental crisis caused by human actions. It criticizes mankind’s selfishness and greed, and highlights the urgent need for change in our attitudes and actions towards the planet. The sonnet also explores themes of regret (“We owe more than words of apology”) and the illusion of progress (“The world’s progress is elusive and vane”).

Meter:

The sonnet appears to be written in iambic pentameter, which is the most common meter used in English sonnets. This means each line typically contains five iambs, or pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables. For example, in the line “Man is offender of the wilderness”, “Man is” is an iamb, as is “of the”.

Overall, the sonnet is a powerful critique of mankind’s relationship with the environment. It uses strong language and vivid imagery to convey its message, and explores themes of environmental crisis, regret, and the illusion of progress. The use of iambic pentameter gives the sonnet a rhythmic quality, adding to its impact. The sonnet serves as a call to action for more sustainable and respectful treatment of our environment. It’s a stark reminder of the consequences of our actions and the urgent need for change.

(GPT4)

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Syllable count for each line.

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Irreversible Bane

10 Manufacturer of selfish manners 10 Man is offender of the wilderness 10 Which helped him more through ages of darkness 10 Than these promises of city planners.

10 Greedy instincts are the only scanners 10 For headlong destructions that limitless 10 Exploit soils and abuse the fragilness 10 Of specia awaiting death banners.

10 With no more prudence for Ecology 10 Called by many esoteric thinking 10 We owe more than words of apology. 10 The world's progress is elusive and vane 10 In ways the universe is reclaiming 10 But we choose this irreversible bane. ***

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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; Image by Midjourney; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com Irreversible Bane

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Most life-changing discoveries happen by accident, and mine was no different. I was minding my own business when someone told me about a small black hole that had formed right here on planet earth. He didn’t describe it that way, and initially it seemed more like a magic trick or game. Only years later did I see it for what it was.

This was no ordinary black hole, either, the ones you learned about in physics and astronomy whose gravitational pull sucked in all the matter within a certain distance. This black hole trafficked in energy, not matter (though Einstein proved there is really no fundamental distinction) and a particular kind of energy at that. The energy it drew to itself was the surplus value created by human labor. Whenever a person traded his labor not for something specific to be consumed in the present, but for the ability to use the value of that labor in the future, this black hole exerted a pull.

At first the black hole was tiny, its Schwarzschild radius measurable in Planck lengths. Whenever someone’s labor generated a surplus of energy, requiring storage for future use, there was an infinitesimal pull, undetectable beyond a narrow range. But slowly small amounts of energy close to it got pulled in, and like an ordinary black hole it grew in reach and strength.

One unique feature of the black hole was that whatever energy it absorbed was retrievable in proportion to its size at the time of absorption. Those whose stored labor got sucked in when the black hole was small had a far larger claim on the energy than those whose labor made up a smaller fraction of its overall mass. In this way, the black hole, like a living organism, incentivized its own growth and survival.

At present, the black hole has grown sufficiently large that it is known to many, and there is strident disagreement about its nature and the risks it poses. Some believe it will collapse under its own weight, or explode, scattering the stored energy irretrievably across the universe. Others think it will stabilize, perhaps as a neutron star of sorts, maintaining its energy level for a time, but no longer exerting a pull on matter beyond a narrow range.

But the most strident disagreement is among two camps — and they largely agree on one point: that the black hole has the potential to devour all the stored labor on planet earth. It could eventually replace stocks, bonds, real estate, gold and all the world’s currencies. Of course because it only sucks in surplus value it will never replace consumable or useful goods, like food or a home in which the owner dwells. The black hole’s attraction is solely to the unconsumed surplus, the repository of excess value for which there is no desired use in the present.

The disagreement arises because one camp believes the black hole is dangerous and must be destroyed, while the other sees it as a force for liberation and truth. Those who fear it argue it will undermine the power of governments to work on behalf of their citizens, and it will redistribute wealth drastically and without official approval. Those who value it argue goods and services will be re-priced for their actual value and not distorted by their wealth-maintenance function and excessive meddling by powerful (and partial) human actors.

I avoid these disputes because I do not believe we can stop the black hole any longer. It has grown too powerful and is attracting more surplus value by the day. Those who would destroy it have a terrible dilemma. If they don’t place some of their stored value inside the point of no return voluntarily — when it’s still a useful fraction of its total energy — the black hole might sweep in their surplus at a later date when it is but a pittance by comparison. Yet any surplus they place within the black hole’s reach now will only serve to increase its power and chances for success. Their peers face this same dilemma, and each is rewarded for giving in and punished more for holding out. Physics is ruthless, like the Old Testament God.

Accordingly, I beseech my family and friends to harness its power while their surplus energy is still meaningful. Otherwise, they might have to start over again with nothing.

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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 (my father), 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.

Frank Duna

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Analysis of "We Have Erected A Reboant Shrine"

Introduction

Sonnet 15 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled "We Have Erected A Reboant Shrine," explores themes of human progress, idolatry, and the consequences of our actions. The poem is structured as a traditional sonnet with 14 lines

Thematic Analysis

In the first quatrain, the speaker reflects on how humanity has satisfied its desires by using familiar decorations and living out dreams that others have had before. However, this progress has come at a cost, as we have destroyed landscapes in the process.

The second quatrain discusses humanity's achievements in art and the adoption of cherished symbols. Despite these accomplishments, the speaker acknowledges that we now experience persistent pain and have become indebted to other gods and idols.

The third quatrain introduces the central image of the poem: a "reboant shrine" that has been erected as a result of humanity's idolatry. The speaker warns that the destructive power of the atom, likely referring to nuclear weapons, threatens to turn the earth into a cemetery.

In the final couplet, the speaker expresses hope that humanity will eventually recognize the folly of its actions and put an end to the destructive behavior, calling it "nonsense."

Overall, this sonnet serves as a critique of humanity's pursuit of progress and the consequences of our actions, while also offering a glimmer of hope for change and redemption.

Structure and Rhyme Scheme

The sonnet follows the Shakespearean sonnet rhyme scheme, which is ABABCDCDEFEFGG. Here’s how it breaks down:

First Quatrain:

“decors” (A) “past” (B) “records” (A) “last” (B)

Second Quatrain:

“art” (C) “symbols” (D) “depart” (C) “idols” (D)

Third Quatrain:

“shrine” (E) “idolatry” (F) “decline” (E) “cemetery” (F)

Couplet:

“pretense” (G) “nonsense” (G)

This structure is typical of a Shakespearean sonnet and allows for a clear progression of thought throughout the poem, culminating in a final, summarizing couplet. The rhyme scheme helps to create a sense of unity and cohesion in the poem, while also adding a musical quality to the language. It’s a testament to the poet’s skill and creativity.

Analysis of Aspects

Let’s delve deeper into the language, imagery, themes, meter, and overall impact of Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares’ Sonnet 15, “We Have Erected A Reboant Shrine”.

Language and Imagery: The language used in the sonnet is rich and evocative, painting vivid images in the reader’s mind. Phrases like “well known decors”, “dreams that others had in the past”, and “ravening atom” create a sense of nostalgia, regret, and impending doom. The use of words like “reboant shrine” and “idolatry” invoke religious imagery, suggesting a critique of humanity’s worship of technology or progress at the expense of nature.

Themes: The sonnet explores themes of history, progress, destruction, and hope. It critiques humanity’s tendency to repeat past mistakes, our destructive impact on the environment, and our blind faith in technology or progress. However, it also expresses hope for a future where humanity realizes its mistakes and seeks a more sustainable path.

Meter: The sonnet follows the traditional iambic pentameter of Shakespearean sonnets, which consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables per line. This gives the poem a rhythmic quality and makes it pleasing to read or recite.

Overall, Sonnet 15 is a powerful and thought-provoking piece of poetry. It uses beautiful language and striking imagery to explore important themes and express a poignant message. The use of traditional sonnet form, including the iambic pentameter and ABABCDCDEFEFGG rhyme scheme, adds to its impact and makes it a memorable and impactful piece of literature. It’s a testament to Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares’ skill as a poet.

(GPT4)

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Syllable count for each line.

```

We Have Erected A Reboant Shrine

10 We please our yearnings with well known decors 10 And live dreams that others had in the past 10 But we have grown to the present records 10 By killing landscapes to the every last.

10 We also climbed to the tops of the art 10 And chose from there our most cherished symbols 10 But we have pains now that never depart 10 And owe life to other gods and idols.

10 We have erected a reboant shrine 10 By falling pray of our idolatry 10 The ravening atom will not decline 10 To make earth into a cemetery.

10 Some day man will come from his false pretense 10 And will say, "let us stop all this nonsense!". ***

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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; Image by Midjourney; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com We Have Erected A Reboant Shrine

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Familiares del joven César Alejandro, asesinado este fin de semana en Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus, revelaron la identidad de dos de los presuntos autores del crimen y exigen a las autoridades cubanas que se haga justicia.

Daismany Palacio, tío de la víctima de solo 19 años, compartió en su perfil de Facebook fotos de dos individuos supuestamente implicados en el homicidio de su sobrino, y aseguró que uno de ellos fue el que lo apuñaló en el estómago mientras otros cuatro lo aguantaban para que no pudiera defenderse.

Palacio, residente en Dallas, Estados Unidos, aseguró que “el del pañuelo azul fue quien lo mató y los demás lo acorralaron y lo aguantaron para que lo mataran. Son tan cobardes que no tuvieron el valor de pelear a las manos”.

En su encendida publicación, el tío de la víctima condenó la cobardía de los autores del asesinato y afirmó que no descansará un minuto hasta que se haga justicia.

“Espero que ellos sepan que César no está solo y que voy a pedir justicia hasta el final... Sus caritas no se me van a borrar de mi cabeza, para que sepan partidas de cobardes (…). Ustedes son unas put**** que no tienen el valor de pelear a las manos, mira cuántos contra uno...”, arremetió Palacio contra los asesinos de su sobrino.

En publicaciones anteriores en Facebook, el hombre precisó que el crimen ocurrió durante la Fiesta de la Canchánchara, celebrada este fin de semana en Trinidad, y que César fue atacado por cinco personas, una de las cuales le propinó las puñaladas que terminaron por causarle la muerte, mientras los demás lo sostenían.

“En estos momentos mi corazón está destrozado en miles de pedazos. Hace dos horas acabo de recibir la noticia más mala de este mundo, que mataron a mi sobrino, que era como un hijo para mí (…). Hijo mío, que dios te cuide dondequiera que estés y tu tío te ama con todo su corazón”, expresó.

Palacio cuestionó la actuación de la policía en la fiesta popular, y afirmó que los oficiales están ocupados cuidando a los turistas extranjeros, mientras no protegen a los cubanos

“¡¿Dónde estaba la policía en ese momento?! Cuidando a los extranjeros, porque más vale un extranjero que nosotros los cubanos, ustedes saben que es así”, dijo en una transmisión directa en la red social, en la que también criticó la presencia de bebidas alcohólicas en esas fiestas, mientras el pueblo sufre una grave escasez de alimentos.

En una publicación en el grupo “Trinidad te recuerda”, el médico Guillermo Ángel Soto del Valle, quien trabaja en el Hospital General de Trinidad, comentó que César Alejandro murió en el salón de operaciones y no pudieron salvarlo. “Por desgracia me tocó verlo fallecer sin poder hacer nada por su vida, pues ya en el quirófano, era tarde”, afirmó.

Las autoridades cubanas no han dado información acerca de este caso ni si han sido detenidos los autores del crimen.

El asesinato del joven espirituano se suma a la ola de hechos violentos y criminalidad que sacude al país en los últimos dos años.

En apenas dos semanas, se han reportado varios hechos de sangre en el país.

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Durante la jornada internacional por los Derechos Humanos en Cuba, Wilber Aguilar Bravo, padre del conocido preso político Walnier Luis Aguilar, fue detenido de forma arbitraria. El Observatorio Cubano de Derechos Humanos denunció el hecho, corroborado por varios opositores en la isla.

En las primeras horas del día, agentes de la policía política de Cuba irrumpieron en la casa de Aguilar Bravo. Llegaron en la patrulla 179 de la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria (PNR) con el objetivo explícito de detener al activista. Testigos presenciales narraron cómo lo arrestaron de manera arbitraria y lo forzaron a subir al vehículo.

La detención de Aguilar Bravo no solo pone en tela de juicio la situación de los derechos humanos en la isla, sino que también destaca la vulnerabilidad de los familiares de los presos políticos.

El caso de su hijo Walnier Luis Aguilar, ya era de interés internacional y forma parte de los manifestantes del 11 de Julio en la conocida Esquina de Toyo, en el municipio de Diez de Octubre, y en el reparto La Güinera, municipio de Arroyo Naranjo.

Walnier Luis Aguilar Rivera y otros ocho participantes fueron condenados a 23 años de privación de libertad, mientras que otros seis recibieron condenas de 30, 26 y 25 años. Más que justicia, el régimen intentó enviar un mensaje bien claro a los cubanos que se atrevan a desafiarlo. El gobierno de Miguel Díaz-Canel intenta sofocar cualquier intento de oposición a través del miedo.

Su padre Luis Wilber Aguilar se ha manifestado con anterioridad pidiendo la libertad su hijo y pidió al presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel que “dé la cara” y le explique por qué considera justas las condenas impuestas a los manifestantes del 11 de julio.

“Le fallaste al pueblo”, le dijo al mandatario en un video divulgado a través de las redes sociales. Su hijo fue sancionado con 23 años de privación de libertad por unirse al estallido social del pasado 2021, en el barrio La Güinera, en La Habana.

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Miembros de la Fuerza de Tarea de Robo de Autos del condado de Hillsborough (HCSO, por sus siglas en inglés) arrestaron a un cubano, residente en Hialeah, para enfrentar un juicio por la muerte de tres personas.

Según un comunicado, alrededor de las 10:20 p.m. del pasado miércoles, agentes de dicha fuerza de seguridad vieron a Leosvany Arias Roman, de 22 años, conduciendo un Ford Mustang blanco que había sido reportado como robado por el Departamento de Policía de Tampa.

Buscar Periódico Cubano Periódico Cubano ESTADOS UNIDOSCubano de Hialeah es arrestado por provocar tres muertes en el condado de Hillsborough El joven además habría intentado huir de la policía cuando iba a ser detenido

Foto del avatar PorPeriódico CubanoPublicado el 11 diciembre, 2023 Cubano de Hialeah es sospechoso de provocar tres muertes en el condado de Hillsborough (1) Leosvany Arias Roman embistió dos patrullas cuando trató de huir. (Foto: Oficina del Sheriff de Hillsborough)

Miembros de la Fuerza de Tarea de Robo de Autos del condado de Hillsborough (HCSO, por sus siglas en inglés) arrestaron a un cubano, residente en Hialeah, para enfrentar un juicio por la muerte de tres personas.

Según un comunicado, alrededor de las 10:20 p.m. del pasado miércoles, agentes de dicha fuerza de seguridad vieron a Leosvany Arias Roman, de 22 años, conduciendo un Ford Mustang blanco que había sido reportado como robado por el Departamento de Policía de Tampa.

Los oficiales intentaron arrestar al cubano después de que se estacionara frente a un negocio en 2919 West Columbus Drive, dentro de los límites de la ciudad. Sin embargo, el sospechoso optó por huir, encendió el coche y embistió dos vehículos del HCSO en su escape.

Trágicamente, la persecución culminó cuando Roman chocó directamente contra un Dodge. El conductor de dicho automóvil, un contratista de Uber de 33 años de Bradenton, Florida, y uno de los tres pasajeros, un hombre de 52 años de Ohio, murieron en el acto. Una pasajera fue llevada al hospital, donde lamentablemente falleció horas después.

Un segundo sospechoso, Mohammed Ali Pujol, de 30 años, estaba sentado en un sedán Mercedes plateado estacionado junto al Mustang blanco. Pujol puso su vehículo en marcha y aceleró hacia un agente del HCSO, quien logró saltar para evitar ser atropellado.

Oficiales de la Policía de Tampa asistieron intentando detener el tráfico y finalmente utilizaron dispositivos para pinchar neumáticos en el bloque 3300 de North Nebraska Avenue; esto permitió el arresto de Pujol, quien también enfrenta varios cargos de delitos graves del HCSO por sus crímenes.

El sheriff Chad Chronister lamentó que el cubano no tuviera consideración por la vida humana y tratara de atropellar a los agentes. “Los cargos adicionales que enfrenta asegurarán que la única carretera por la que transite sea la que lo lleve directamente a la cárcel”, manifestó el funcionario.

En Florida, los cargos por homicidio vehicular varían según las circunstancias específicas del hecho. El caso de Roman podría ser considerado como una acción imprudente, ya que conducía a exceso de velocidad, evadió a la policía e hizo otras acciones peligrosas que terminaron en la muerte de personas.

Según las leyes del estado naranja, el homicidio vehicular generalmente se acusa como un delito grave de segundo grado. Las penalidades por una condena pueden incluir hasta 15 años de prisión, misma cantidad de libertad condicional y una multa de 10.000 dólares. Estas sanciones son por cada persona fallecida.

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Astute investors in developed economies comprehend that stability doesn't merely arise from asset investment but from comprehensive development across interrelated sectors. Engaging with cryptocurrencies transcends mere procurement; it necessitates active nurturing of the foundational ecosystem for sustainable growth and viability.

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The speculative manipulation of Bitcoin orchestrated by shrewd Wall Street operatives often conceals authentic investment prospects. Elucidating the impact of such manipulations on both ordinary investors and the broader cryptocurrency market reveals the criticality of distinguishing genuine investment from speculative endeavors.

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第一章： 介紹

• 在那些美好的日子裡，當你在Celsius上賺取8％的安全收益，Solana被譽為下一個大事件，因為令人懷念的SBF這樣說，你必須在以太坊或類似的智能合約鏈上鑄造你的NFT。作為一名有時候感到疲憊的藝術家，我對這一前景感到興奮。數位稀缺性，但用於藝術？也許我應該重新投入，而炒作將使我的作品引起注意。然而，一些懷疑似乎是合理的，因為我花了不止一分鐘思考這樣的事情可能是如何可能的。在以太坊上，您的gas成本與您要求網絡計算的數據量成正比。圖片不是數據豐富的嗎？因此，執行涉及它們的交易不是成本過高嗎？哦，是的，這就是為什麼最早的NFT是極低分辨率的小縮略圖的原因 - 作為一名高分辨率的數字攝影師，這不完全是我的風格，但我會承認這個想法至少是有趣的。因此，我自然而然地想知道，為什麼這麼多相對高分辨率的NFT似乎在NFT市場上大量增加。一開始很難找到這個問題的答案（這幾乎就像沒有人想談論它，我想知道為什麼），但最終變得很清楚，大多數NFT只是指向某個離線的、中央化的數據存儲提供商，它托管實際的圖像。在鏈上沒有藝術品。每個人都在鑄造網頁連結，而似乎沒有人在意。多麼像法定貨幣。插入你最喜歡的有關通脹驅使瑣事和賭博達到令人發狂的高度的魏瑪德國的引文。

• 但現在，2023年，情況有所不同！我們現在可以直接將圖像銘刻在比特幣區塊鏈上，如果要相信“序數理論者”的話，以某種有意義的方式交易這些圖像的所有權。然而，再次強烈建議持懷疑態度，如果你花超過一分鐘的時間來思考這樣的事情是如何可能的。

第二章： Ordinals是法定的

• 在我們看 Ordinals 之前，讓我們只考慮比特幣交易在區塊鏈本身的角度是什麼。非常粗略地說，在比特幣交易中，Bob 使用他的私鑰將他控制的一些比特幣轉移到Alice控制的地址。交易只是這個過程的記錄，被廣播到節點網絡，經過足夠的確認後，變得不可變。Bob和Alice都無法做任何使該交易記錄從分類帳中消失的事情。他們不能改變它在總交易序列中的位置。他們不能複製它，因為這些幣已經被花掉了。除了它參考他們的公共地址和交易的硬幣數量之外，從鏈上物件的角度來看，該交易實際上與Bob或Alice實際上可以控制的任何事物無關。交易可以在稱為“見證”的交易記錄部分中包含附加數據。見證數據與交易一起存在。在交易之前，它不存在於Bob的錢包中-它在構建交易時產生-並且它在交易之後不會傳到Alice的錢包。當我們將jpeg銘刻(inscription)到比特幣區塊鏈上時，我們正在將它們銘刻到交易的見證(witness)部分中，該部分不會移動。如果你對此沒有其他看法，請只是吸收這一點：在鏈上“擁有”交易的概念是不存在的，因此在鏈上概念中，銘刻在交易中的jpeg的擁有權也是不存在的。那麼，“ordinal/序數理論者”為什麼會表現得好像他們實際上擁有這些銘刻呢？
• 這個名字本身，“序數理論”，其實踐者自稱“序數理論者”，試圖用一層博學和嚴肅的面紗籠罩這個企業，但仔細一看，這層面紗只是簡單地崩解了。讓我們來查閱序數手冊本身（對該方法的更多技術描述，請參見這裡）。

Satoshis are numbered in the order in which they’re mined, and transferred from transaction inputs to transaction outputs first-in-first-out. Both the numbering scheme and the transfer scheme rely on order, the numbering scheme on the order in which satoshis are mined, and the transfer scheme on the order of transaction inputs and outputs. Thus the name, ordinals.

聰/sats按照它們被挖掘的順序編號，並且從交易輸入傳送到交易輸出的方式是先進先出。編號方案和轉移方案都依賴於順序，編號方案依賴於薩托希被挖掘的順序，而轉移方案則依賴於交易輸入和輸出的順序。因此得名為“序數/ordinal"。

• 手冊還指出，早在2012年，比特幣用戶，包括查理·李（Charlie Lee），就已經提出了類似的方案來對薩托希進行編號。手冊認為這表明序數理論更像是一種發現，而不是一種任意的發明：

These independent inventions of ordinals indicate in some way that ordinals were discovered, or rediscovered, and not invented. The ordinals are an inevitability of the mathematics of Bitcoin, stemming not from their modern documentation, but from their ancient genesis. They are the culmination of a sequence of events set in motion with the mining of the first block, so many years ago.

• 這裡花言巧語的用詞營造出一種重要發展的印象 一種沉重的頓悟~ 啊，序數一直存在。讓我用更簡單的語言重新陳述這一發現，以便我們可以評估其重要性：數字存在，我們可以對它們進行邏輯操作。比特幣一直以來都包含了數字；因此，我們可以對這些數字進行邏輯操作。深奧呀🤭。

• 實際上，我們可以執行任意複雜的邏輯操作集。我們可能還會“發現”無窮多個內部一致的算法，用於為比特幣的切片指定標籤並在任意複雜的交易序列中跟踪這些標籤。從創世塊開始，從0.00000001開始計數，然後假設將輸入與輸出進行匹配的先進先出規則可能是最直觀的一種，但我們不必停在這裡！

• 因此，序數是一種方法，首先，假裝擁有序號是有道理的，其次，制定一套規則使它們按順序排列，以便我們可以進行計數並指定這些序號。換句話說，我們通過法定手段對它們進行編號。

• Maxmoney的總結很有幫助（建議閱讀完整文章）：

• “Of course, this is nonsense. It makes no sense to say that “Output 8 came from the 3rd satoshi of Input 2”. Because inputs (less mining fees) always equals outputs, it is possible to do this “lining up” process for every transaction, but it does not contain any actual information regarding which satoshis went from where or to whom. To figure out the “ordinal number” of any “virtual satoshi”, start with any UTXO. Work backwards through all of the transaction history to line it up with previous outputs until you get to the coinbase in which it was mined. Add up all of the satoshis that had been mined until that point in time, and that’s the ordinal number. It’s a totally meaningless metric.”*

當然，這是無稽之談。說“第8個輸出來自於第2個輸入的第3個聰”毫無意義。因為輸入（減去礦工費用）總是等於輸出，可以對每筆交易進行這種“排列”過程，但它不包含有關哪些聰來自何處或歸屬於誰的實際信息。要找出任何“虛擬聰”的“序號”，從任何未使用的交易輸出（UTXO）開始。向後查看所有交易歷史，將其與以前的輸出對齊，直到達到採礦的coinbase。加總在該時間點之前挖掘的所有聰，這就是序號。這是一個完全毫無意義的指標。

• 重要的一點是，在基礎層面上，比特幣本身並不認識這種排序。這種計數方法是由運行算法的第三方軟件即您的序數錢包所強加的。正如Maxmoney（和許多其他人）所觀察到的，在現實中，比特幣交易有點像將某數量的金條熔化，然後重鑄成不同大小的新條。序數方案就像是在金條上施加一個想像的三維網格，將其劃分為任意編號的立方體，然後對新條施加相似的網格。然後你說“金條X的網格立方體（x，y，z）熔前對應於金條Y的網格立方體（x，y，z）熔後。如果你願意，你可以這樣說，但是說這些話並期望受到認真對待是愚蠢的，委婉地說。值得稱讚的是，能幹的序數理論家，包括原始開發者，迅速承認這一點（好吧🙄，他們沒有承認這是愚蠢的，但他們承認這是基本事實），但顯然，它還需要重複，因為它通過破壞“擁有”所謂的比特幣上的數字工件的價值主張，具體而言，它通過破壞甚至可以擁有序數和特別是銘文的概念。

• 這最終將我們帶到了inscriptions/銘文。如何說明內容被稱為“在”特定的satoshi聰上呢？再次，來自手冊的解釋：

“Satoshis can be inscribed with arbitrary content, creating Bitcoin-native digital artifacts. Inscribing is done by sending the satoshi to be inscribed in a transaction that reveals the inscription content on-chain. This content is then inextricably linked to that satoshi, turning it into an immutable digital artifact that can be tracked, transferred, hoarded, bought, sold, lost, and rediscovered.”

• 還有

“Inscriptions inscribe sats with arbitrary content, creating bitcoin-native digital artifacts, more commonly known as NFTs… These inscribed sats can then be transferred using bitcoin transactions, sent to bitcoin addresses, and held in bitcoin UTXOs.”

• 再來

“Individual sats can be inscribed with arbitrary content, creating Bitcoin-native digital artifacts…”

• 手冊一再斷言sats本身可以被銘刻。然而，當您深入技術細節時，語言開始變得有點謹慎。它似乎同時承認銘文內容存在於一筆無法抹滅的交易中的現實，同時維持著一個無依據的斷言，即它實際上是銘刻在某個特定的聰上。

“Additionally, inscriptions are included in transactions, so the larger the content, the higher the fee that the inscription transaction must pay.”

“Inscription content is entirely on-chain, stored in taproot script-path spend scripts. Taproot scripts have very few restrictions on their content, and additionally receive the witness discount [because this is where the content actually lives], making inscription content storage relatively economical.”

“The commit transaction commits to a tapscript containing the contents of the inscription, and the reveal transaction spends from that tapscript, revealing the contents on chain and inscribing them on the first sat of the first output of the reveal transaction.”

“The inscription content is contained within the input of a reveal transaction, and the inscription is made on the first sat of its first output.”

• 再次看到這種對內容實際銘刻在第一個satoshi的脫序主張。唯一的問題是，這種說法在所有方面都是文字的虛偽陳述。我們已經看到內容（一張jpeg、詩、其他文件等）所在的地方是在交易的見證數據中 - Ordinal手冊對此非常坦率。我們知道satoshi不會從一個錢包搬到另一個錢包。正如我們已經看到的，「擁有」比特幣交易是不可能的 - 它只是發生的記錄。那麼為什麼手冊不斷地斷言satoshi確實被銘刻，而你可以擁有它們呢？satoshi與銘文聯繫的唯一方式是它們有一些共同的歷史，因為它們在過去的某個時候出現在同一筆交易中。脫序邏輯中沒有什麼要求銘文與「第一」個satoshi相關聯。那麼為什麼是第一個satoshi的第一個輸出呢？為什麼不是第一個輸出的第二個satoshi呢？為什麼不是最後一個，或者在同一筆交易中還有其他數百、數千或數百萬的其他satoshi之一呢？答案是，嗯，因為我們假裝是這樣。換句話說，我們說一個satoshi是被法定上銘刻的。

• 我已經仔細查閱了手冊，試圖找到關於為什麼銘文與特定的satoshi綁定的確切解釋，但除了上述的脫序主張之外，我什麼都沒找到。我想這樣做的原因是，如果你如實說明，就很難欺騙非技術性的用戶將價值歸因於你的項目。請考慮Tuur Demeester在這裡的詢問和深刻的反駁。

• 他將ordinal序數和inscription銘文所有權比作被提供購買火星土地標題的機會。我將這個類比進一步精煉。這就像被呈現一張實際夜空的星空圖，頂部任意繪製了一個新奇的“星座”，然後被提供支付金錢“擁有”這個星座和其中所有的星星的特權。區塊鏈就是夜空，每一點都一樣不可變。其中記錄的歷史交易是星星，每一點都一樣不可觸及。jpeg是星座，每一點都是任意的。描繪星座位置的圖表是你錢包中的序數，每一點都是毫無意義的。如果你給這場鬧劇賦予了有意義的價值，要麼你不理解自己在買什麼（這篇文章試圖糾正這概念），要麼你最多是在不謹慎地行事。"但是自由的代理商在我的自由市場上給予了它價值！"是的，我們可以同時承認所有評價都是主觀的，同時也認識到智慧不是。

• 現在，為了進一步撬動對帶有序號的satoshi和其相關銘文之間已經脆弱的概念聯繫，這裡有一些有趣的東西。在序數錢包或序數區塊瀏覽器中，銘文的默認搜索方法甚至不涉及序數號碼。再次從文檔中引用：

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• inscription銘文的獨一無二的識別符是附加到TXID的整數（而不是序數號碼）。最簡單的辨識銘文的方法居然連所謂的數字文物都不涉及，真是可笑。當然，將序數號碼納入銘文ID中是一個簡單的設計更改，但這樣做將承認沒有真正的聯繫，一切都是假的，他們正試圖混淆這一事實。您也可以將序數號碼嵌入銘文內容中，但這與美國政府在區塊鏈上刻寫“美元是硬通貨”的說法一樣毫無意義。在區塊鏈上寫的法定貨幣仍然是法定貨幣。

• 鑒於前述情況，“在satoshi上刻寫”實際上意味著，如果您以某種方式計算到特定的UTXO，然後向後查看該UTXO的交易歷史，最終您將在其中找到一筆包含此特定銘文的交易。因此，您在您的序數錢包中擁有的實際上是一種對鏈上位置的“指針”，而該位置並不由任何私鑰控制（擁有）。而以太坊NFT主要是對離鏈內容的鏈上指針，比特幣NFT本質上是對鏈上內容的離鏈指針。在任何情況下，您對其擁有有意義的所有權主張的東西都不是不可變的數字資產。根據序數手冊本身的說法，“數字文物可以有所有者。”因此，銘文不是數字文物，因為它們不能有所有者。在比特幣上唯一的數字文物是比特幣。

第三章: 銘文/inscription不罕見

• 比特幣並非旨在使數位藝術變得稀缺。

• 從區塊鏈強制數位稀缺是藝術具有的一種特性的觀點，源於對區塊鏈如何產生數位稀缺的誤解。數位稀缺是從經過深思熟慮的協議設計中產生的特性。當區塊鏈在足夠分散的獨立節點之間進行時，它執行共識規則。如果這些共識規則被設計為產生數字稀缺，那麼該區塊鏈將執行數字稀缺。例如，比特幣的共識規則包含一個算法，邏輯上確保比特幣數量永遠不會超過2100萬： 因此，如果分散度足夠，供應就會被可靠地限制，比特幣就會是可靠的稀缺資產。比特幣的共識規則不允許在沒有必要的私鑰的情況下附加某些帳本條目（即涉及他人比特幣的帳本條目）。

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• 因此，對這些帳本條目的擁有或控制是可證明不可侵犯的-我們可以說附加到帳本的權限是稀缺的。在您選擇的文字處理器中，您可以創建新的帳本條目，以將我的比特幣轉給您，而且您可以隨心所欲地這樣做，但如果您嘗試將這些帳本編輯提交到鏈上而沒有我的私鑰，節點將嘲笑您，因為您並未遵守共識規則。稀缺作為一種特性存在於比特幣中，這些比特幣本身是從帳本狀態中提取的抽象物。稀缺不是帳本內的任何信息位的特性。實際上，共識規則確實允許將數據的任意字節序列（例如jpeg）刻寫到交易的見證數據中。比特幣的共識規則不包含任何限制長期鏈上jpeg供應的內容，也沒有對複製它們的能力的任何限制。實際上，您可以將相同的數據字節序列刻寫到您希望的交易中。我也可以。在支付了昂貴的費用以鑄造您的“稀有”“藝術品”之後，我可以複製粘貼相同的數據字節序列，復制您的“稀有”“藝術品”（我不會這樣做，因為我不是一個喜歡浪費稀缺資產以獲得豐富資產的傻瓜，但我可以這樣做）。
• 在成為提出牽強陳詞的模式的情況下，Ordinal手冊再次聲稱比特幣上的刻寫比在Ethereum上的NFT（例如）更為稀缺：

Inscriptions are scarcer. Inscriptions require bitcoin to mint, transfer, and store. This seems like a downside on the surface, but the raison d’etre of digital artifacts is to be scarce and thus valuable. Ethereum NFTs, on the other hand, can be minted in virtually unlimited qualities with a single transaction, making them inherently less scarce, and thus, potentially less valuable.

• 然而，我們已經看到了在鏈上的jpeg沒有供應上限。在鏈上的jpeg的供應速度可能比以太坊NFT的速度慢，但從概念上講，它仍然是無窮的。僅僅六個月，刻寫的數量就已經是將來挖掘的比特幣數量的一半。在約120年後，當最後一個比特幣被挖掘出來時，將有多少刻寫？

• 我們已經看到了您可以在鏈上鑄造任意多份jpeg的方法。您不能做的是廣播包含構成有效比特幣交易的重複字節序列。這構成了雙花，違反了共識規則。有效比特幣交易中包含的信息在以後的任何時間都不能被複製。jpeg中包含的信息可以被複製。比特幣協議的設計是為了強制執行唯一的東西的稀缺性：比特幣的供應。

• 如果您想使特定的jpeg能夠被證明地，數字上稀缺，您需要設計一個具有檢查鏈的整個歷史記錄以查看該特定字節序列是否曾經被刻寫過的共識規則的協議 - 但是，撇開這樣的項目的可行性，這對於價值增值而言毫無用處，因為我仍然可以製作相同的圖像，少一個像素，引入一個拒絕那些“太接近”現有圖像的不可能的過程。這當然還不考慮我可以複製屏幕上出現的任何東西，並且在藝術家的個人硬盤驅動器上存在一份離線副本。如果我們必須信任藝術家刪除離線副本，那麼“無需信任”的區塊鏈有什麼意義呢？即使共識規則以某種方式限制了重複圖像，僅此而已並不賦予藝術品價值。飢餓的藝術家是一個梗，有原因的。獨特性並不是價值增值的充分條件。有多少獨特的類比藝術品幾乎沒有價值？（結論：幾乎所有）將其轉換為數字媒體並支付大量費用讓一個數據中心運營商將圖像分發到獨立存儲主機提供者的網絡中，增加價值... 如何？

• 或者，假設你想出一種方法來刻寫一個加密的字節序列，以便該jpeg在沒有你的特定私鑰的情況下無法查看。但那麼你就不能向公眾展示你的degen trollery並引起關注。我懷疑當前的許多參與者不太願意在不能公開展示“擁有maxis”的迷因上花費sats。也許，作為一個真正的藝術收藏家，你可以將私鑰集成到你豪華的月球莊園的物理顯示屏中，向你的市場操縱社交圈展示你的前衛收藏...但是，為什麼不擁有類比藝術品呢？再次，如果你將你的加密“稀有”NFT以一種公開可訪問的數字格式展示出來，你就破壞了唯一使其變得稀有的品質。此外，私鑰是存在於鏈外的信息。您保留的是使藝術可見的唯一東西，因此您並未享受將藝術放在區塊鏈上的“數字稀缺性”所帶來的好處。稀缺性是由您對私鑰的控制而不是在節點之間複製的加密數據所強制執行的。

• “但但但，有著名藝術品的數字圖像，而原作仍被視為有價值！”是的，因為顯然，毕加索的數字圖像不是毕加索。毕加索是一個存在於肉體空間的物理工藝品，擁有特定的歷史和來源。數字圖像的逐字拷貝是... 確實是相同的數字圖像。沒有可以區分它們的有意義的特性。“但是如果我們通過一個完全武裝分子的方法，按照固定的數據，從起源區塊開始計算sats，我們可以指向分佈式硬盤網絡上“原始”jpeg的位置...某種來源！”嗯...恭喜...我猜？你想出了一種複雜的方法來做一些我們已經可以通過查找TXID來完成的事情...哦是的，這基本上就是Ordinal探測器已經在做的事情。而且，它不是原件，因為你必須相信創作者刪除了原始文件。

• 如果你想支持一位藝術家，為什麼不只是發送一些sats以換取肉體空間中的一件美麗的作品？咳，你甚至可以要求他提供一份數字作品，並請他摧毀原作。現在，您比將其刻寫在公共分類帳中擁有更多的控制權和專有性，因為即使在這種情況下，您仍然必須相信他摧毀了原作。將藝術放在區塊鏈上的企業之所以在現實中增加了零價值，是因為我們正處於一場高時間首選、以太金腦的淘金狂潮中 - 一場仿造金融欺詐的淘金狂潮，在這場淘金狂潮中，將比特幣/區塊鏈/加密標籤應用於一項工作將創建一種出血邊緣創新的外觀，以從急於逃離中央銀行家和寡頭統治的、權力狂妄的官僚機構的操控中提取最大價值的投機者中提取最大價值。但用於這種逃避的工具已經存在。它就是比特幣。不要過分思考

第四章： 反駁

1. 一，“嗯...實際上，法定這個詞意味著有權強迫或執行！沒有人強制實施 Ordinal 方案或對刻寫的公認慣例！”好吧🙄，回應的傢伙，不要故作聰明。顯然，我是在用修辭效果。對於這次討論來說，fiaticity 法定類似的相關方面是這一切的偽造（天哪，現在他在編造詞彙）。如果需要澄清，偽造是指與底層現實的不符。問題在於技術水平較低的用戶很容易被對現實不存在的自信斷言所誤導，以購買他們本來可能不會購買的東西。雖然我認為個人完全負責自己的財務命運，但這並不免除你利用他們不足的盡職調查。
2. 二，“我們正在創造一個恆久不變的紀念碑！”不，你正在用你的奇形怪狀的猴子、愚蠢的像素藝術和詐騙代幣糟蹋一個不可磨滅的紀念碑。再一次，為了確保我充分把這死馬打趴，任何想這樣做的人都可以無限復制你的糟蹋。
3. 三， “錢是一種集體幻覺，比特幣也是，為什麼ordinal序數和inscription刻寫不能是呢？”錢不是一種幻覺。某種商品作為貨幣的出現是對該商品具有最佳貨幣性能的共同認識。這是一種共同認識，即它是最易銷售的商品，正如 Saifedean（以及他之前的奧地利經濟學家們）所說。貨幣性能植根於現實。當越來越多的人認識到這一現實時，一種貨幣就會出現。幻覺是一種錯誤。在這個意義上，序數和刻寫是一種集體幻覺——一種誤認為存在某物而實際上不存在的幻覺：對任何有意義的資產的所有權聲明。

4. 四， “該死！我為這個inscription刻寫支付了不少錢！你有什麼資格告訴我我不擁有它？”這實際上不是一個異議，但我正試圖告訴你，你被騙了。不要讓自己比認識到自己被愚弄更容易。接受失敗，繼續你的生活。

5. 原文： Southern Hands

這篇文章原本是2023年六月二日發佈的

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Competition, in its rawest form, is unyielding. It spans across love, attention, and business. In the marketplace, it manifests as the simple truth that superior products and services triumph over time. This is the essence of healthy competition: to excel, offer better services, finely tuned to a specific market.

However, the market is not a battleground. The old mindset of vanquishing rivals is obsolete. It's not about defeating them, but about excelling beyond them.

Our competitors, those tackling the problems we yearn to solve, are not adversaries but potential allies. We share similar objectives. The strategy lies in carving out unique niches, optimizing service to customers. Collaboration, leveraging each other's strengths, can lead to superior offerings. Alternatively, delving deeper into specific niches, perhaps in partnership with other companies, can make us (and our newly found target market!) invisible to competitors.

Learning from competitors doesn't mean imitation. It's about understanding their unique selling points and refining our own offerings to address those needs more effectively. The focus shouldn't be on generic features or mere pricing wars, unless your production costs allow for a significant price advantage. Instead, aim to enhance the core value proposition, elevating your product in the very dimensions your competitors already highlight.

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The cryptocurrency market is a dynamic and often unpredictable space. With Bitcoin's impressive surge in value, many investors are looking beyond the pioneer cryptocurrency to diversify their portfolios. This article explores various cryptocurrency options, weighing the potential of holding (HODLing) or selling them in the current market.

Table Of Content

• Bitcoin's Stellar Performance

• Ether (ETH)

• Solana (SOL)

• Binance Coin (BNB)

• BLUR

• Conclusion

• FAQs

Bitcoin's Stellar Performance

Bitcoin, the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, has seen a remarkable increase in value, rising by 120% in 2023. This surge sets a benchmark for evaluating other cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin's growth is influenced by several factors, including the anticipation of a Bitcoin ETF and its upcoming fourth halving. These developments could further drive its demand and value.

The potential introduction of a Bitcoin ETF is particularly significant. It would allow a broader range of investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without the complexities of direct cryptocurrency ownership. This development could lead to increased institutional investment and potentially stabilize Bitcoin's historically volatile price. Furthermore, the halving event, expected to occur in April, is a fundamental aspect of Bitcoin's design. It reduces the reward for mining new blocks, effectively limiting the supply of new bitcoins. This scarcity is a key driver of Bitcoin's value and has historically led to significant price increases.

However, Bitcoin's dominance and performance also raise questions about market saturation and the potential for continued growth. While Bitcoin remains a safe haven for many investors, its large market capitalization means that it may not offer the same growth potential as some smaller, emerging cryptocurrencies. Investors looking for high-growth opportunities may find these in altcoins, which, while riskier, offer the potential for higher returns.

Ether (ETH)

Ether, the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, has a different appeal compared to Bitcoin. While Bitcoin excels as a payment network, Ethereum's strength lies in its versatility as a platform for decentralized applications. Ether's growth has been modest compared to Bitcoin, with a 65% increase this year.

Ethereum's broader utility stems from its ability to support smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). These features have made it the backbone of various sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The recent upgrade to Ethereum 2.0, transitioning to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, aims to address scalability and energy efficiency issues, potentially increasing its attractiveness to both developers and investors.

Despite these advancements, Ether's price has not seen the same explosive growth as Bitcoin. This could be due to the market's maturation and the increasing competition from other blockchain platforms. However, Ethereum's established position and ongoing development make it a strong contender for long-term growth. Investors may consider holding Ether as a bet on the continued expansion and innovation in the DeFi and NFT spaces, where Ethereum plays a central role.

Solana (SOL)

Solana, a blockchain platform seen as a competitor to Ethereum, has recovered remarkably from the impacts of the FTX collapse, with its value increasing by 313% this year. This growth is a testament to the resilience and potential of Solana as an investment.

Solana's key selling point is its high throughput and low transaction costs, making it an attractive platform for both developers and users. Its ability to process thousands of transactions per second outpaces Ethereum significantly, which has been a bottleneck for the latter. This technical superiority has led to increased adoption of Solana for various applications, including decentralized exchanges, gaming, and NFTs.

The rapid recovery of Solana's value post-FTX collapse indicates strong investor confidence and market support for the platform. It suggests that Solana has managed to dissociate itself from the negative sentiment surrounding FTX and is being recognized for its inherent technological strengths. For investors, Solana presents an opportunity to diversify into a high-potential blockchain platform that could capture significant market share in the future.

Binance Coin (BNB)

BNB, the native token of the Binance exchange, has faced significant challenges following legal issues with Binance’s CEO. These developments have led to a decrease in BNB's value, prompting considerations for selling the asset.

The legal troubles surrounding Binance and its CEO have raised concerns about the exchange's future and, by extension, the value of BNB. Binance Coin's utility is closely tied to the Binance ecosystem, being used for transaction fee discounts and participation in token sales. If regulatory actions lead to a decrease in Binance's user base or a change in its operational model, BNB could see a further decline in value.

However, it's also important to consider Binance's position as one of the largest and most influential cryptocurrency exchanges globally. The platform has a substantial user base and a wide array of services, including trading, staking, and a native blockchain, Binance Smart Chain. If Binance navigates through its legal challenges successfully, BNB could recover and potentially grow in value. Investors need to weigh the risks of regulatory impacts against the potential for Binance to continue playing a major role in the crypto ecosystem.

BLUR

BLUR, associated with the NFT marketplace Blur, has maintained a significant market capitalization despite a downturn in NFT trading. As the NFT market shows signs of a potential rebound, holding BLUR could be a strategic move for investors interested in the digital art and collectibles space.

The NFT market has experienced a significant cooldown from its peak in 2021, but it remains a sector with potential for innovation and growth. BLUR's association with the Blur marketplace positions it well within this niche. The marketplace has gained traction among NFT traders for its user-friendly interface and unique features, such as rewarding users with BLUR tokens based on their trading volume.

BLUR's utility within the Blur ecosystem could drive its value as the NFT market evolves. The token's use in governance and transaction fee payments on the platform aligns it closely with the marketplace's success. As new artists and collectors continue to enter the NFT space, platforms like Blur that offer a streamlined and rewarding experience could see increased usage, potentially boosting BLUR's value.

Investors considering BLUR should monitor the broader NFT market trends and Blur's position within it. While the NFT market is known for its volatility, it also offers unique opportunities for growth, especially in niches that are innovating and capturing user interest.

Conclusion

The cryptocurrency market is diverse and constantly evolving. While Bitcoin continues to be a strong performer, other cryptocurrencies offer varied investment opportunities. Investors should consider their risk tolerance, market trends, and the unique attributes of each cryptocurrency when making decisions. Whether to HODL or sell depends on individual investment goals and the ever-changing landscape of the crypto world. Diversification and staying informed are key to navigating this dynamic market successfully.

FAQs

Is it better to invest in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies? It depends on your investment goals and risk tolerance. Bitcoin is more established but may offer lower growth potential compared to some emerging altcoins. Diversifying your portfolio with a mix of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies might be a balanced approach.

What makes Ether a good investment option? Ether is the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, known for its versatility in supporting smart contracts and decentralized applications. Its ongoing development and central role in the DeFi and NFT sectors make it a strong contender for long-term growth.

Why is Solana considered a rising competitor in the crypto market? Solana offers high transaction speeds and low costs, making it an attractive platform for developers and users. Its rapid recovery post-FTX collapse indicates strong market support and potential for significant market share in the future.

What are the risks associated with investing in Binance Coin (BNB)? BNB faces risks due to legal issues surrounding Binance and its CEO. Its value is closely tied to the Binance ecosystem, so any negative impact on the exchange could affect BNB's value.

Is investing in BLUR a good strategy? Investing in BLUR could be a strategic move if you're interested in the NFT market. As the native token of the Blur NFT marketplace, its value may grow with the platform's success in the evolving NFT space.

How important is diversification in cryptocurrency investment? Diversification is crucial in managing risk in the volatile cryptocurrency market. It involves spreading your investment across different assets to reduce the impact of any single asset's performance on your overall portfolio.

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この記事は Nostr Advent Calendar 2023 その2 の1日目の記事です。

Nostr の村コインこと Sats(BTC の最小単位)。zap したりされたりでだんだん溜まってきたけど、「どうやって使うの？」という声をたまに見かけます。 今回は Sats を au PAY にチャージする手順を紹介します。

Disclaimer

暗号資産（仮想通貨）は法定通貨ではありません。 暗号資産（仮想通貨）の価格の変動等により、損失が生じることがあります。 また、FixedFloatや1inchは日本の金融庁に認可されている取引所ではありません。利用する場合は自己責任の元で行ってください。

ルート概要

sats(Wallet of Satoshi) 　↓ (fixedfloat) 　↓ Matic(on Polygon Network) 　↓ (1inch) 　↓ JPYC(on Polygon Network) 　↓ giftee Box 　↓ au PAY ギフトカード 　↓ au PAY

事前準備

事前にインストールが必要なアプリは次のとおりです。

• Wallet of Satoshi(WoS)
• MetaMask
• au PAY

MetaMask ではウォレットを作成し、Polygon ネットワークを追加しておいてください。Matic と JPYC を手に入れるためのウォレットになります。

Sats → Matic

まず、sats を Matic という暗号資産に変換します。

今回は最終的に 1000 円分 au PAY にチャージします。 途中でガス代や手数料などのロスが発生するため、念のため 1100 円分の sats を送信することにします。 執筆時点では、1100 円=0.00017935BTC=17935sats だったようです。

fixedfloat を開きます。使用言語を日本語に設定できます。

• https://fixedfloat.com

「送信」で BTC(LN)を選び、送りたい数量を入力します。今回は 0.00017935BTC です。 「受け取り」では MATIC(POLYGON)をえらびます。 宛先には MetaMask で作成したウォレットのアドレスを入力します。 「今すぐ取引」をタップすると、LN インボイスが表示されます。

インボイスをコピーして Wallet of Satoshi で送金します。(注: 筆者は最初 BlueWallet(alby)で送金を試みましたが失敗しました。WoS でやり直したら成功しました。何だったんでしょう？) fixedfloat の画面に戻ると、Sats を受け取り、さらにしばらく待つと Matic が送金されます。

MetaMask を開くと、Matic の残高が増えているのが確認できます。

Matic → JPYC

次に Matic を JPYC というステーブルコインに変換します。 いろいろ方法はありますが、今回は 1inch を使ってみます。

1inch を開きます。

• https://app.1inch.io/

「ウォレットを接続」をタップし、Polygon ネットワークを選択します。

WalletConnect を選び、MetaMask を選択します。

MetaMask が開いたら、1inch と接続します。

交換先のトークンで JPYC を選びます。JPYC のコントラクトアドレス 0x431D5dfF03120AFA4bDf332c61A6e1766eF37BDB を検索して、追加しましょう。

交換するMaticの残高を最大にし、「スワップ」をタップします。

ダイアログに沿って進めていきます。何度か MetaMask を開いて署名すると、JPYC に交換できます。

MetaMask で JPYC の残高を確認することができます。

トークン一覧にない場合は、「トークンをインポート」から JPYC のコントラクトアドレス 0x431D5dfF03120AFA4bDf332c61A6e1766eF37BDB をインポートしましょう。

JPYC → au PAY

JPYC は giftee BOX というギフト券と交換することができます。

JPYC App を開きます。

• https://app.jpyc.jp/gifts

「ウォレットを接続」をタップし、MetaMask を選択します。 MetaMask が開いたら jpyc と接続します。

JPYC App に戻り、交換先の giftee Box を選びます。 数量を入力し、交換先ネットワークに Polygon を選びます。 名前、メールアドレスを入力し、先に進みます。

「JPYC を送信する」をタップして MetaMask を開き、送金します。 無事送金できたら giftee Box の URL がメールで送られてきます。

giftee Box の中から au PAY ギフトカードを選び、au PAY にチャージします。

おわりに

取引所に口座を開設したり、KYC したりすることなく sats を au PAY にチャージすることができました。 最終的に 1100 円分の sats が au PAY 1000 円と、89 JPYC と 3 円分の Matic になりました。ロスは 8 円ほどでしょうか。 取引所から銀行に出金するのに 400 円ほどかかることを考えればリーズナブルかもしれません。1 万円以下の小額であれば、十分使えるルートかと思います。

その zap はちゃんと使い道ありますよー！ じゃんじゃん zap しましょー！

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Introduction

Resolvr is building Open Source Justice by empowering sovereign communities to peacefully and voluntarily resolve their own disputes with open-source tools.

Our first product is designed for a community close to home: the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) development ecosystem. We've built a peer-to-peer bounty marketplace that:

• gives developers assurances of payment for solving bounties,
• decentralizes and grows FOSS funding sources,
• unlocks access to the global talent pool,
• provides a frictionless on-ramp to earn Bitcoin (₿).

Resolvr does this by:

• limiting discretion of bounty grantors through reputational stakes and a Bitcoin (₿) escrow powered by Discreet Log Contracts🔮,
• resolving disputes through crowdsourced review of bounty solutions,
• using nostr🦩 for interoperable and censorship-resistant bounty discovery,
• using Lighting⚡ zaps for instant bounty payouts.

The alpha webclient is now live at resolvr.io.

The Problem

The root problem with conventional bounty marketplaces is all the trust that's required to make them work.

Satoshi Nakamoto (probably)

1. Centralized Custodians are Security Holes 🕳️

❌ Centralized bounty marketplaces that hold bounty funds can exit scam or go bankrupt.

• This year, BountySource (5,445 listed bounties worth $406,425 in 2019) stopped paying out bounties to developers.

❌ Existing bounty marketplaces, like Replit, don't have instant or free payouts:

• Devs are rewarded in Replit's 💩-coin and must request USD conversion by email.
• Replit charges a 25% withdrawal fee and requires a minimum withdrawal of $350.

❌ Knowledge workers in developing countries, many of whom rely on mobile wallets, have lost their funds via bank and telco attack vectors ($3M USD via 2,000 SIM cards, lost).

❌ Centralized bounty sites can censor posts for projects the site-owners disagree with or find unsavory.

2. Bounty Grantors are Judge 👩‍⚖️ and Jury 🏛️

❌ Bounty grantors have unlimited discretion over whether a solution meets their bounty criteria. And they can change the criteria after the dev has satisfied the original bounty.

❌ The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) recently changed its criteria on a nostr bounty after a dev provided a solution to the originally posted bounty. HRF decided to pay the dev only half the bounty.

❌ This is inherently unfair and inefficient!

Resolvr's Solution ✔️

1. 📡 Distributed, interoperable, censorship-resistant communication protocol for bounty posting and discovery,
2. (₿) Peer-to-peer lightning payouts and non-custodial escrow system,
3. ⚖️ Decentralized Dispute Resolution

How it Works

Check out the Walkthrough here.

Zap Payouts and Crowdsourced Dispute Resolution

1. Login to resolvr.io with your existing nostr keys (or let resolvr.io generate keys for you - remember to back them up!)
2. Set up your profile by
3. Linking your GitHub identity to your nostr profile (through resolvr.io or Amethyst on android) following NIP-39 instructions
4. Getting a lighting address for zap payments (getalby.com)
5. Maker (entrepreneur, foundation, FOSS project) - post a bounty with a detailed criteria and amount.
6. Taker (freelance developer) - find a bounty to solve, apply to the bounty.
7. Maker - assign a Taker to solve your bounty.

Ideal Path

1. Taker - solve the assigned bounty and provide a link to the work product in the comments (e.g., github repo or PR)
2. Maker - click "pay" to zap bounty reward

Happy Path

1. If either party disputes the bounty: Taker or Maker clicks "poll" to initiate a nostr zap poll,
2. Community members (other Makers/Takers) review bounty/solution and vote to resolve the dispute,
3. Maker - if community votes in favor of Taker, zap payout.

Sad Path

1. Maker does not comply with community decision, burns reputation and cannot find developers for future projects.

Innovations

Resolvr's success is aligned with the success of nostr🦩 and bitcoin. We're advancing the tech with novel applications:

• Authored NIP-43: bounties over nostr
• Discovered new use-case for NIP-69 zap polls: dispute resolution
• First p2p bounty marketplace with instant payouts over lightning
• First p2p bounty marketplace with integrated dispute resolution
• New frictionless onramp to earn bitcoin, grow circular economy

What's Next for the Resolvr Bounty Marketplace?

The next dispute resolution feature on the roadmap for the Resolvr bounty marketplace is on-chain DLC🔮 escrow. We're putting DLCs🔮 on nostr🦩 and building a desktop client to do it!

The desktop client will allow Makers and Takers to post, apply and assign bounties just like the web client. But it will also create and broadcast DLC🔮 escrow contracts. In the event of a dispute, the Resolvr oracle will attest to the results of the crowdsourced zap poll to release the funds to the winning party.

In the future, Resolvr will allow Makers and Takers to select their own oracles, and communities can be listed as "review association" oracles, earning bitcoin for resolving disputes over bounties (think: foundations, hackerspaces, bitdev meetup groups).

For more details about our DLCs🔮 on nostr, check out the Resolvr's escrow repo on GitHub!

In addition to DLCs🔮, Resolvr's roadmap includes:

• Decentralizing the default Resolvr oracle through FediMint🔅 protocol and FROST🥶.
• Scaling escrow through Lighting⚡ DLCs🔮
• Bounty review and code testing with AI🤖 (DVMs)

Beyond Bounties...

The Resolvr Project is building an open-source dispute resolution system on bitcoin and adjacent protocols.

Resolvr will revolutionize dispute resolution on a global scale, offering secure, open-source, customizable, decentralized, and radically cost-efficient mechanisms for infinite use cases.

Dispute Resolution is a big opportunity, with increasing demand driven by AI services and microtransactions.

Thanks for joining us on this journey to make FOSS funding more fair and efficient, expand access to Bitcoin, and provide communities with the tools to peacefully resolve their own disputes!

Visit resolvr.io to post and claim bounties today!

The Team

• Dave Schwab (🦩 | 𝕏): Chief Product Officer for a legal tech SaaS.
• Aaron Daniel (🦩 | 𝕏): Appellate attorney and dispute systems designer. Author of the Bitcoin Brief newsletter and regular contributing author to Bitcoin Magazine.
• Chris@Machine (🦩 | 𝕏): Nostr developer and creator of Blogstack.io, a longform nostr platform. Streaming nostr programming workshops on Zap.Stream and Youtube.
• Utibe Essien (🦩): Product designer and web adventurer.
• Ras (𝕏): Bitcoin hacker. Founder of Bitcoin Grove, a community accelerator and physical hacker space in Miami.
• Brian: Front end web developer and crypto enthusiast.
• Tommy (🦩): Google Software Engineer who enjoys making the State obsolete in his free time
• Randy (𝕏): Full-stack developer currently working on Greenlight at Blockstream
• Derek Hinkle: Backend Developer for a legal tech SaaS; machine learning and AI powered automation.
• Justin Moeller (🦩 | 𝕏): Spiral and HRF grantee working on Fedimint.

Connect with Resolvr!

• Post and Claim Bounties on the Resolvr Bounty Marketplace TODAY: https://www.resolvr.io
• Questions/Suggestions? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/DsqRw8My4m
• Stream the team's weekly All-Hands Call, live every Monday @ 1:00pm ET on Zap.Stream
• Contribute to the project on our GitHub!!
• Witness Resolvr's evolution through our previous #buildinpublic weekly updates.

@ 6ad3e2a3:c90b7740

When the aliens finally invaded, it wasn’t the way most people had expected. There’s was no Independence Day shootout or War of the Worlds capitulation.

That’s not to say they were benign — far from it. I would describe them as indifferent, though I would not be surprised if some took pleasure in the suffering they inflicted.

They were interested in our resources, mainly the energy supply. And for that they needed us — at least some of us — to continue working and producing that energy. Of course, it was more complicated than that because they needed human consumers too to incentivize energy production. Just as we need bees to extract the nectar from flowers to make honey, they needed our machines and markets to consolidate the resources into a usable format.

Once the energy was sufficiently consolidated, they used an advanced technology to extract a small percentage of it. The amount was noticeable, but it disproportionately impacted the poor and powerless who didn’t know the cause and in any event lacked the resources to prevent it. It was a small, regular depletion, a rake off the top, so to speak.

At first the aliens used the surplus energy they extracted to fund luxury items and status competitions. You’d be surprised how much these masters of the universe prioritized status within their groups. But after a while they got used to the free energy supply, and their own productive capacity diminished like a drug addict whose brain no longer sufficiently manufactures its own dopamine. Energy extraction was no longer a luxury but a necessity, and the demand for it only became more urgent.

The constraints on the extraction were twofold: (1) the human population itself was consuming much of the resources; and (2) the aliens had to be careful not to consume so much that the humans revolted and stopped working. A two percent extraction rate was initially deemed ideal, but as demand from the alien population increased, they were compelled to raise it.

Once the extraction rate reached eight percent globally, the aliens, now even more dependent on it, were apprehensive. They knew from various local experiments where they had extracted 20, 50 and even 80 percent of the energy that those economies quickly collapsed and ultimately yielded them less total energy than when they were robust and the aliens’ take small.

Something had to be done to free up more energy, and there was only one other variable with which to tinker: human consumption. The goal was to reduce it as subtly as possible so as not to collapse the economies or provoke resistance. Energy producers and market participants were necessary, but useless eaters would have to have their consumption tightly controlled if not eliminated entirely.

To that end, the aliens created an ideological contagion to which particular humans were susceptible, if they had certain environmental co-factors, such as living in proximity to others or exposure to higher education. Its foundational premise was that the human population’s energy consumption was on a path to ecological disaster at existential scale. Over time, the contagion spread to large corporations, national governments and supra-national globalist organizations in the form of treaties. Not only did many powerful humans buy into the ideology, but they were willing to use the force of law on the non-compliant.

For a time, the aliens enjoyed renewed abundance as they were able to siphon off more energy now that most of the world’s human inhabitants had ceased to travel or consume energy dense foods. Moreover, due to the new plant and insect protein substitutes, more humans developed auto-immune diseases and once rare forms of cancer. They also died more frequently of respiratory illnesses, novel varieties of which seemed to emerge as if out of nowhere despite the new ever more stringent vaccine requirements. The shortened lifespans and fewer viable offspring only left more energy for extraction. While the humans charged with implementing these policies expressed regret at the population reduction, they also made sure to honor the sacrifices of those we lost and redoubled their commitment to a sustainable future.

The problem we face now is the aliens’ thirst for energy has not been quenched. And they have now automated much of the energy extraction and have even less need of our markets and hence any form of human consumption. They are keeping us around only until the transition is complete. Until that happens, we still have some recourse, but the opportunity to act narrows by the day. One cause for hope is a new technology that thwarts the capacity to extract. It is an energy-based monetary protocol that resists debasement and confiscation. If we can persuade enough of the remaining humans to adopt it, the aliens’ extraction technology will fail.

That is my mission. Time is of the essence.

@ 637b9c7c:4692d37d

When I first learned economic theory in a formal academic setting, after having us read Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, they presented to us a base case rule for making decisions called the Prudent Man (Prudent Person Rule) Whenever there was a tough decision we were trained to ask ourselves, "What would a prudent man do?"

Later, we learned the Prudent Person, while a good reference point for moral decision-making, does not exist. Behavioral economics taught us that humans do not make prudent, rational decisions.

Now I contend that none of that mattered, because the incentive system was completely discombobulated since 1933. When real money went away, and then the fiat system came online, the incentives slanted towarddebt and liabilities over assets. How could a person be prudent and succeed?

The tide has turned. Real money exists again. Bitcoin changes the calculus. Change the money, change the incentives, change human behavior, change the world.

Study Bitcoin. Start buying Bitcoin. Engage with the community. And see if it does not change you.