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@ d360efec:14907b5f
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@ cefb08d1:f419beff
2025-05-13 11:00:22
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/978915
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@ 86d4591f:a987c633
2025-05-13 14:15:28
Libertarianism presents itself as the philosophical champion of liberty. Its premise is seductively simple: minimize state interference, maximize individual freedom. Property rights become sacrosanct, markets are held as the purest expression of voluntary exchange, and the role of governance is reduced to little more than a referee.
But the reality of liberty is far less accommodating to such minimalism.
The trouble lies not in the desire for freedom, but in the shallow map libertarianism draws of the terrain. Its cartography focuses obsessively on the boundariesâwhere the state ends and the individual beginsâwhile neglecting the hidden infrastructures beneath. This blind spot renders it ill-equipped to grapple with the actual systems that govern human freedom in practice.
Liberty is Not Found in the Margins
Liberty is often framed as a negative space: freedom from coercion, interference, or centralized control. Yet this definition presumes a level playing field, where the absence of external force guarantees the flourishing of personal agency.
But what if the constraints on liberty are not imposed overtly, but arise from the very systems we navigate daily?
Consider moneyânot as coin or token, but as a networked system of credit, collateral, and trust. When these systems are opaque, governed by unaccountable intermediaries, or prone to systemic dysfunction, the freedom to transact becomes illusory. One may own property, but ownership is hollow if liquidity dries up, credit evaporates, or markets seize beneath unseen fractures.
Libertarian frameworks often ignore these subterranean forces. They champion free markets while remaining blind to the fact that markets themselves rest on infrastructural scaffoldingâoften beyond democratic oversight or public comprehension.
The Primacy of Systems, Not Slogans
Freedom is not merely a function of rights. It is an emergent property of robust, transparent, and well-aligned systems. These systemsâmonetary, informational, technologicalâshape the conditions under which liberty can be exercised.
When protocols are fragile, intermediaries unaccountable, or information flows asymmetrical, individuals are subject to manipulation, exclusion, and systemic coercionâeven in the absence of overt state interference.
In such an environment, slogans about personal responsibility and market freedom ring hollow. Liberty does not thrive in vacuum-sealed ideology. It requires deliberate, often complex, systems design that prioritizes neutrality, resilience, and verifiability.
The architecture of freedom must be engineered, not merely declared.
The Hidden Terrain of Power
One of the most persistent illusions is that power resides solely in visible institutions: governments, central banks, regulatory bodies. Yet much of the real leverage over individual agency lies in shadow systemsânetworks of private credit creation, opaque collateral chains, algorithmic information flows, and surveillance architectures.
Liberty falters when these systems operate without transparency or accountability. And herein lies libertarianismâs central failure: an inability to recognize that decentralizing power requires more than deregulating government. It demands the cultivation of systems where trust is minimized by design, not by rhetorical fiat.
This is not an argument for more state control. Rather, it is a call for infrastructural clarityâfor systems where the rules are visible, the incentives aligned, and no actor, public or private, holds disproportionate informational or structural advantage.
Liberty as a Systems Condition
To be genuinely pro-liberty is to engage in the difficult, often thankless task of systems cartography. It means mapping not just the borders of state power, but the flows of credit, information, and influence that shape real-world freedom.
Liberty is not a given. It is not protected by slogans, nor guaranteed by ownership in a vacuum. It is a condition that must be continually cultivated through the architecture of systems that underpin social, economic, and informational life.
Libertarianismâs map, while well-intentioned, is incomplete. It charts the edges while ignoring the plumbing beneath.
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@ cefb08d1:f419beff
2025-05-13 10:49:43
What is the diference between a sea lion and a seal:
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/978903
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@ d360efec:14907b5f
2025-05-12 04:01:23
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@ 374ee93a:36623347
2025-05-13 11:47:55
Chef's notes
Lovely tart rhubarb jam with the extra firey kick of fresh root ginger.
Technically a vegetable rhubarb has low pectin content so be sure to include a high pectin fruit such as lemon/cooking apple/redcurrant/gooseberry. It also quite watery so we use a slightly higher fruit to sugar ratio (1.2:1) and evaporate off some water at the beginning.
Testing for setting point: put a saucer in the freezer to chill whilst cooking the fruit, after 5 mins of a high boil with the sugar put a small blob of jam on the cold saucer and return to the freezer for 2 minutes. If the jam forms a solid wrinkle when pushed with a spoon it is ready, if it is runny continue cooking and retest every 5 mins
The recipe can be halved for a small batch but if you have lots of rhubarb to process it is better to cook double batches in separate pans because it will take much longer to heat through, this affects the colour and flavour - the jam will taste warm and mellow rather than zingy
Sterilise glass jars in a 120c oven and pot the jam hot leaving 1/4 inch head space, it will keep for 5 years unopened if the lids are well sealed and does not require water bath canning
Details
- âēïļ Prep time: 20 mins
- ðģ Cook time: 30 mins
- ð―ïļ Servings: 6 (jars)
Ingredients
- 1.2kg Rhubarb
- 200g Grated Root Ginger
- 100g Chopped Crystalised Ginger
- 1kg Sugar
- 1 Lemon
Directions
- Chop the rhubarb into 1/2 inch pieces, peel and finely grate the fresh root ginger, chop crystalised ginger into tiny bits. Juice and quarter a lemon (discard pips) and add all these to a pan with a small amount of water
- Simmer gently for 20 mins until the lemon and rhubarb are soft then add the sugar, stir until fully dissolved
- Boil on high to reach setting point, usually at 105 degrees c or when a small blob of jam wrinkles on a cold plate instead of being runny
- Remove the lemon pieces and pot into sterilised jars
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@ da0b9bc3:4e30a4a9
2025-05-13 09:57:03
Hello Stackers!
Welcome on into the ~Music Corner of the Saloon!
A place where we Talk Music. Share Tracks. Zap Sats.
So stay a while and listen.
ðĻDon't forget to check out the pinned items in the territory homepage! You can always find the latest weeklies there!ðĻ
ðĻSubscribe to the territory to ensure you never miss a post! ðĻ
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/978875
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-13 06:32:15
You donât have to be a type designer to appreciate what goes into the design of a letterform. In fact, even if youâre just a humble graphic designer, you should have a basic knowledge of what constructs the type you employ.
Typography, for all its concepts, expectations, implications, connotations and artistry, is, ultimately, a system. Just like a body has bones and muscles, every letterform has parts that give it shape, rhythm, and character.
If you're a creative working with type, learning the names of these parts helps you communicate clearly, better analyze your work and others, and design with precision. Everything comes down to a foundational understanding of the anatomy of the letterform and its essential component. So letâs help you with that.
Pangram Pangram Foundry is where the art of typography meets unparalleled craftsmanship. Established in 2018 by designer Mat Desjardins, Pangram Pangram has swiftly risen to become a globally recognized independent type foundry, admired and trusted by industry peers and the design community alike.
Read more about the anatomy of fonts at https://pangrampangram.com/blogs/journal/anatomy-of-the-letterform
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/978828
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-13 06:21:36
Steve Jobs sent me an email saying âGreat idea, thank you."
Wait, what? What was the great idea?
new guy at NeXT In October of 1991, I was a new Systems Engineer at NeXT. NeXT, of course, was the company Steve Jobs had founded after leaving Apple in 1985, and which eventually merged back into Apple in 1996. I was one of three employees in Canada, and I think NeXT had about 400 people total.
NeXTMail Mail on the NeXT Computer was pretty amazing in 1991. Multimedia! Fonts! Attachments! Sounds! Itâs hard to overstate how cool that was compared to the command line email everybody was used to. Every NeXT user got this email from Steve when they started up their computer.
That message included an attachment of what NeXT called Lip Service, the crazy idea that you could embed an audio file inside an email message. Crazy.
i have an idea
NeXT automatically set everybody up with a first-initial last-name address in the usual way, so I was shayman@next.com, and the big guy was sjobs@next.com.
A few colleagues had somehow acquired cooler email aliases - single letter things, or their first name, or a nickname or an easier to spell version, or whatever. Turns out NeXT had set up some sort of form where you could request an email alias that would redirect to whatever your real email address was.
I also noticed that even though there were seven or eight people at NeXT named Steve, nobody was using the email alias steve@next.com.
So late one Friday night, two weeks into the job, I figured, naively, what the heck, nobody else seems to want it, so I filled in the form asking for steve@next.com to be forwarded to me, shayman@next.com.
In the back of my mind was a vague idea that maybe somebody would have to approve this. But no, it all got set up automatically, and âĶ
Continue reading at https://blog.hayman.net/2025/05/06/from-steve-jobs-great-idea.html
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/978825
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@ a5ee4475:2ca75401
2025-05-13 11:31:33
clients #list #descentralismo #english #article #finalversion
*These clients are generally applications on the Nostr network that allow you to use the same account, regardless of the app used, keeping your messages and profile intact.
**However, you may need to meet certain requirements regarding access and account NIP for some clients, so that you can access them securely and use their features correctly.
CLIENTS
Twitter like
- Nostrmo - [source] ððĪððŧ(ð§ðŠð)
- Coracle - Super App [source] ð
- Amethyst - Super App with note edit, delete and other stuff with Tor [source] ðĪ
- Primal - Social and wallet [source] ððĪð
- Iris - [source] ððĪð
- Current - [source] ðĪð
- FreeFrom ðĪð
- Openvibe - Nostr and others (new Plebstr) [source] ðĪð
- Snort ð(ðĪ[early access]) [onion] [source]
- Damus ð [source]
- Nos ð [source]
- Nostur ð [source]
- NostrBand ð [info] [source]
- Yana ðĪðððŧ(ð§) [source]
- Nostribe [on development] ð [source]
- Lume ðŧ(ð§ðŠð) [info] [source]
- Gossip - [source] ðŧ(ð§ðŠð)
- Camelus [early access] ðĪ [source]
Communities
- CCNS - Community Curated Nostr Stuff [source]
- noStrudel - Gamified Experience [onion] [info/source] ð
- [Nostrudel Next] - [onion]
- moStard - Nostrudel with Monero [onion] [info/source] ð
- Nostr Kiwi [creator] ð
- Satellite [info] ð
- Flotilla - [source] ðð§
- Chachi - [source] ð
- Futr - Coded in haskell [source] ð§ (others soon)
- Soapbox - Comunnity server [info] [source] ð
- Ditto - Soapbox comunnity server ð [source] ð
- Cobrafuma - Nostr brazilian community on Ditto [info] ð
- Zapddit - Reddit like [source] ð
- Voyage (Reddit like) [on development] ðĪ
Wiki
Search
- Advanced nostr search - Advanced note search by isolated terms related to a npub profile [source] ð
- Nos Today - Global note search by isolated terms [info] [source] ð
- Nostr Search Engine - API for Nostr clients [source]
- Ntrends - Trending notes and profiles ð
Website
App Store
ZapStore - Permitionless App Store [source] ðĪ ðŧ(ð§ð)
Video and Live Streaming
- Flare - Youtube like ð [source]
- ZapStream - Live streaming and zap who you want (NIP-53) [source] ðĪ(on zapstore) ð
- Swae - Live streaming [source] (on development) âģ
Audio and Podcast Transmission
- Castr - Your npub as podcast feed [source]
- Nostr Nests - Audio Chats [source] ð
- Fountain - Podcast [source] ðĪð
- Corny Chat - Audio Chat [source] ð
Music
- Tidal - Music Streaming [source] [about] [info] ðĪðð
- Wavlake - Music Streaming [source] ð(ðĪð [early access])
- Tunestr - Musical Events [source] [about] ð
- Stemstr - Musical Colab (paid to post) [source] [about] ð
Images
- Lumina - Trending images and pictures [source] ð
- Pinstr - Pinterest like [source] ð
- Slidestr - DeviantArt like [source] ð
- Memestr - ifunny like [source] ð
Download and Upload
Documents, graphics and tables
- Mindstr - Mind maps [source] ð
- Docstr - Share Docs [info] [source] ð
- Formstr - Share Forms [info] ð
- Sheetstr - Share Spreadsheets [source] ð
- Slide Maker - Share slides ð (advice: https://zaplinks.lol/ and https://zaplinks.lol/slides/ sites are down)
Health
- Sobrkey - Sobriety and mental health [source] ð
- NosFabrica - Finding ways for your health data ð
- LazerEyes - Eye prescription by DM [source] ð
Forum
- OddBean - Hacker News like [info] [source] ð
- LowEnt - Forum [info] ð
- Swarmstr - Q&A / FAQ [info] ð
- Staker News - Hacker News like ð [info]
Direct Messenges (DM)
- 0xchat ðĪð [source]
- Nostr Chat ðð [source]
- Blowater ð [source]
- Anigma (new nostrgram) - Telegram based [on development] [source]
- Keychat - Signal based [ðĪð on development] [source]
Reading
- nRSS - Nostr RSS reader ð
- Highlighter - Insights with a highlighted read [info] ð
- Zephyr - Calming to Read [info] ð
- Flycat - Clean and Healthy Feed [info] ð
- Nosta - Check Profiles [on development] [info] ð
- Alexandria - e-Reader and Nostr Knowledge Base (NKB) [source] ð
Writing
- Habla - Blog [info] ð
- Blogstack - Blog [info]ð
- YakiHonne - Articles and News [info] ðĪðð
Lists
- Following - Users list [source] ð
- Nostr Unfollower - Nostr Unfollower
- Listr - Lists [source] ð
- Nostr potatoes - Movies List source ðŧ(numpy)
Market and Jobs
- Shopstr - Buy and Sell [source] ð
- Nostr Market - Buy and Sell ð
- Plebeian Market - Buy and Sell [source] ð
- Ostrich Work - Jobs [source] ð
- Nostrocket - Jobs [source] ð
Data Vending Machines - DVM (NIP90)
(Data-processing tools)
Games
- Chesstr - Chess ð [source]
- Jestr - Chess [source] ð
- Snakestr - Snake game [source] ð
- DEG Mods - Decentralized Game Mods [info] [source] ð
- NG Engine - Nostr Game Engine [source] ð
- JmonkeyEngine - Java game engine [source] ð
Customization
Like other Services
- Olas - Instagram like [source] ðĪðð
- Nostree - Linktree like ð
- Rabbit - TweetDeck like [info] ð
- Zaplinks - Nostr links ð
- Omeglestr - Omegle-like Random Chats [source] ð
General Uses
- Njump - HTML text gateway source ð
- Filestr - HTML midia gateway [source] ð
- W3 - Nostr URL shortener [source] ð
- Playground - Test Nostr filters [source] ð
- Spring - Browser ð
Places
- Wherostr - Travel and show where you are
- Arc Map (Mapstr) - Bitcoin Map [info]
Driver and Delivery
- RoadRunner - Uber like [on development] âąïļ
- Nostrlivery - iFood like [on development] âąïļ
[â ïļSCAMâ ïļ] Arcade City - Uber like [source]
OTHER STUFF
Lightning Wallets (zap)
- Alby - Native and extension [info] ð
- ZBD - Gaming and Social [info] ðĪð
- Wallet of Satoshi [info] ðĪð
- Minibits - Cashu mobile wallet [info] ðĪ
- Blink - Opensource custodial wallet (KYC over 1000 usd) [source] ðĪð
- LNbits - App and extesion [source] ðĪððŧ
- Zeus - [info] [source] ðĪð
Exchange
Media Server (Upload Links)
audio, image and video
Connected with Nostr (NIP):
- Nostr Build - Free and paid Upload [info] [source] ð
- NostrMedia - Written in Go with Nip 96 / Blossom (free and paid) [info] [source]
- Nostr Check - [info] [source] ð
- NostPic - [info] [source] ð
- Sovbit - Free and paid upload [info] [source] ð
- Voidcat - Nip-96 and Blossom [source] ð
- Primal Media - [source] ð
Blossom - Your Media Safer
Primal Blossom ð NostrBuild Blossom - Free upload (max 100MiB) and paid [info] [source] ð
Paid Upload Only
Satellite CDN - prepaid upload (max 5GB each) [info] [source] ð
Without Nostr NIP:
- Pomf - Upload larger videos (max 1GB) [source]
- Catbox - max 200 MB [source]
- x0 - max 512 MiB [source]
Donation and payments
- Zapper - Easy Zaps [source] ð
- Autozap [source] ð
- Zapmeacoffee ð
- Nostr Zap ðŧ(numpy)
- Creatr - Creators subscription ð
- Geyzer - Crowdfunding [info] [source] ð
- Heya! - Crowdfunding [source]
Security
- Secret Border - Generate offline keys ðŧ(java)
- Umbrel - Your private relay [source] ð
Key signing and Extension
- Nowser - Account access keys ðą(ðĪð) ðŧ(ð§ððŠ)
- Nos2x - Account access keys ð
- Nsec.app ð [info]
- Lume - [info] [source] ð§ðŠð
- Satcom - Share files to discuss - [info] ð
- KeysBand - Multi-key signing [source] ð
Code
- Nostrify - Share Nostr Frameworks ð
- Git Workshop (github like) [experimental] ð
- Gitstr (github like) [on development] âąïļ
- Osty [on development] [info] ð
- Python Nostr - Python Library for Nostr
- Sybil - Creating, managing and test Nostr events [on development] âąïļ
Relay Check and Cloud
- Nostr Watch - See your relay speed ð
- NosDrive - Nostr Relay that saves to Google Drive
Bidges and Getways
- Matrixtr Bridge - Between Matrix & Nostr
- Mostr - Between Nostr & Fediverse
- Nostrss - RSS to Nostr
- Rsslay - Optimized RSS to Nostr [source]
- Atomstr - RSS/Atom to Nostr [source]
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nostr-voice - Voice note (just some clients)
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2025-05-13 11:26:31
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Silver Palace, developed by Silver Studio and published by Elementa, a fantasy adventure action RPG, built with Unreal Engine 5, was announced along with a 10-minute long gameplay video showcasing the game in what appears to be a pre-beta state.
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Find more information about the game from the game's website.
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2025-05-13 04:18:45
NukleÃĄris politika â 2025. mÃĄjus 12. | SzerzÅ: David Dalton
LengyelorszÃĄg ÃĐs FranciaorszÃĄg nukleÃĄris szerzÅdÃĐst Ãr alÃĄ, Macron Új ÃĐpÃtÃĐsi szerzÅdÃĐseket cÃĐloz
LengyelorszÃĄg ÃĐs FranciaorszÃĄg olyan szerzÅdÃĐst kÃķtÃķtt, amely egyÞttmÅąkÃķdÃĐst irÃĄnyoz elÅ a polgÃĄri nukleÃĄris energia szektorban, mikÃķzben PÃĄrizs remÃĐnykedik abban, hogy VarsÃģtÃģl jÃķvedelmezŠÚj atomerÅmÅą-ÃĐpÃtÃĐsi szerzÅdÃĐseket nyer el.
A szerzÅdÃĐs kÃķzÃķs tevÃĐkenysÃĐgeket tartalmaz, amelyek cÃĐlja a nukleÃĄris energia elÅnyeinek kihasznÃĄlÃĄsa az eurÃģpai ipar dekarbonizÃĄciÃģja ÃĐrdekÃĐben.
A kÃĐt orszÃĄg egyÞtt kÃvÃĄn mÅąkÃķdni a nukleÃĄris fÅątÅanyag-ellÃĄtÃĄs biztonsÃĄgÃĄnak megerÅsÃtÃĐsÃĐben is.
EurÃģpa szeretnÃĐ kizÃĄrni OroszorszÃĄgot a nukleÃĄris fÅątÅanyag-piacÃĄrÃģl, de az Euratom EllÃĄtÃĄsi ÃgynÃķksÃĐg (ESA) legfrissebb ÃĐves jelentÃĐse szerint 2023-ban nÅtt az OroszorszÃĄgbÃģl szÃĄrmazÃģ termÃĐszetes urÃĄn szÃĄllÃtÃĄsa, mivel az uniÃģs szolgÃĄltatÃģk kÃĐszleteket halmoztak fel az orosz tervezÃĐsÅą VVER atomerÅmÅąvekhez.
Az ESA, amely az eurÃģpai nukleÃĄris anyagok rendszeres ÃĐs mÃĐltÃĄnyos ellÃĄtÃĄsÃĄÃĐrt felelÅs, kÃķzÃķlte, hogy az uniÃģs szolgÃĄltatÃģk tovÃĄbb diverzifikÃĄljÃĄk nukleÃĄris fÅątÅanyag-beszerzÃĐseiket, kÞlÃķnÃķsen a VVER reaktorokhoz, hogy csÃķkkentsÃĐk a âegy forrÃĄsbÃģl szÃĄrmazÃģ vagy magas kockÃĄzatÚâ ellÃĄtÃĄsoktÃģl valÃģ fÞggÃĐst.
âMajdnem minden olyan orszÃĄg, amely orosz tervezÃĐsÅą reaktorokat Þzemeltet, halad az alternatÃv fÅątÅanyagok engedÃĐlyeztetÃĐsÃĐben, ÃĐs ÃgÃĐretes fejlemÃĐnyek vÃĄrhatÃģk a kÃķzeljÃķvÅbenâ â kÃķzÃķlte az ESA.
Az EU-ban jelenleg 19 VVER reaktor mÅąkÃķdik, kÃķztÞk nÃĐgy 1000 MW-os BulgÃĄriÃĄban ÃĐs CsehorszÃĄgban, valamint tizenÃķt 440 MW-os CsehorszÃĄgban, FinnorszÃĄgban, MagyarorszÃĄgon ÃĐs SzlovÃĄkiÃĄban.
A jelentÃĐsek szerint a franciaâlengyel nukleÃĄris szerzÅdÃĐs kÞlÃķnÃķsen fontos a francia ÃĄllami EDF energetikai vÃĄllalat szÃĄmÃĄra, amely mÃĐg mindig remÃĐnykedik abban, hogy rÃĐszt vehet LengyelorszÃĄg ambiciÃģzus atomerÅmÅą-ÃĐpÃtÃĐsi programjÃĄban, annak ellenÃĐre, hogy az elsŠÚj ÃĐpÃtÃĐsÅą projekt tenderÃĐt az amerikai Westinghouse nyerte el PomerÃĄnia ÃĐszaki tartomÃĄnyÃĄban.
FranciaorszÃĄg ambiciÃģzus reaktorÃĐpÃtÃĐsi tervei
FranciaorszÃĄg maga is nagyszabÃĄsÚ nukleÃĄris fejlesztÃĐsi terveket dÃĐdelget: a kormÃĄny nemrÃĐgiben felkÃĐrte az EDF-et, hogy gyorsÃtsa fel a hat Új generÃĄciÃģs EPR2 atomerÅmÅą megÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐnek elÅkÃĐszÃtÃĐsÃĐt.
Az EDF kezdetben hÃĄrom EPR2 pÃĄrost tervez: az elsÅt Penlyben, majd egyet-egyet a Gravelines-i atomerÅmÅą telephelyÃĐn (Calais kÃķzelÃĐben), illetve vagy Bugey-ben (Lyon keleti rÃĐszÃĐn), vagy Tricastinban (Lyon ÃĐs Avignon kÃķzelÃĐben).
A nukleÃĄris szerzÅdÃĐs alÃĄÃrÃĄsÃĄt megelÅzte egy mÃĄsik szerzÅdÃĐs is, amely a kÃĐt szÃķvetsÃĐges kÃķzÃķtti kapcsolatok elmÃĐlyÃtÃĐsÃĐt, valamint kÃķlcsÃķnÃķs biztonsÃĄgi garanciÃĄkat is tartalmaz hÃĄborÚ esetÃĐre.
Donald Tusk lengyel miniszterelnÃķk, aki Emmanuel Macron francia elnÃķkkel egyÞtt Ãrta alÃĄ a biztonsÃĄgi dokumentumot, âÃĄttÃķrÃĐsnekâ nevezte a szerzÅdÃĐst, kiemelve, hogy csak NÃĐmetorszÃĄgnak van hasonlÃģ biztonsÃĄgi paktuma FranciaorszÃĄggal, ÃĐs ez LengyelorszÃĄgot âegyenrangÚ partnerkÃĐntâ helyezi nyugati szÃķvetsÃĐgesei kÃķzÃĐ.
Macron ekÃķzben Úgy fogalmazott, hogy a szerzÅdÃĐs âÚj korszakot nyitâ nemcsak LengyelorszÃĄg ÃĐs FranciaorszÃĄg, hanem egÃĐsz EurÃģpa szÃĄmÃĄra. âBresttÅl KrakkÃģig EurÃģpa egyÞtt ÃĄll kiâ â mondta a francia elnÃķk.
NukleÃĄris politika â 2025. mÃĄjus 12. | SzerzÅ: David Dalton
Trump csapata a nukleÃĄris erÅmÅąvek ÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐnek felgyorsÃtÃĄsÃĄt tervezi
A Trump-adminisztrÃĄciÃģ tisztviselÅi vÃĐgrehajtÃĄsi rendeleteket kÃĐszÃtenek elÅ, amelyek cÃĐlja az atomerÅmÅąvek jÃģvÃĄhagyÃĄsÃĄnak ÃĐs ÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐnek felgyorsÃtÃĄsa az EgyesÞlt Ãllamokban â szÃĄmolt be rÃģla a sajtÃģ.
Az erÅfeszÃtÃĐs, amelyet egy kormÃĄnyzati tisztviselÅ ÃĐs mÃĄs, az egyeztetÃĐseket ismerÅ szemÃĐlyek Ãrtak le, mÃĐg folyamatban van. Az elnÃķk mÃĐg nem hagyta jÃģvÃĄ a tervezetet â mondta az egyik forrÃĄs, aki nÃĐvtelensÃĐget kÃĐrt, mivel hivatalos bejelentÃĐs mÃĐg nem tÃķrtÃĐnt. Az amerikai Axios hÃrportÃĄl ÃĐs a New York Times is beszÃĄmolt az egyeztetÃĐsekrÅl.
Trump ÃĐs kormÃĄnyÃĄnak tisztviselÅi tÃķbbszÃķr hangsÚlyoztÃĄk a bÅsÃĐges, olcsÃģ villamos energia fontossÃĄgÃĄt az energiaigÃĐnyes mestersÃĐges intelligencia ipar szÃĄmÃĄra, amely segÃtheti az EgyesÞlt Ãllamokat abban, hogy megnyerje a feltÃķrekvÅ technolÃģgia globÃĄlis versenyÃĐt.
âMeg kell nyernÞnk az MI-versenyt, ÃĐs ebben vezetnÞnk kell â ehhez pedig sokkal tÃķbb energiÃĄra lesz szÞksÃĐgâ â mondta Chris Wright energiaÞgyi miniszter mÚlt hÃģnapban egy kabinetÞlÃĐsen Trump tÃĄrsasÃĄgÃĄban.
Az elnÃķk mÃĄr hivatalosan is energia-vÃĐszhelyzetet hirdetett, nemzeti ÃĐs gazdasÃĄgi biztonsÃĄgi szempontokra hivatkozva annak ÃĐrdekÃĐben, hogy gyorsÃtsa az erÅmÅąvek, csÅvezetÃĐkek ÃĐs elektromos tÃĄvvezetÃĐkek ÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐt az orszÃĄgban.
A szÃģban forgÃģ tervezetek cÃĐlokat tÅąznÃĐnek ki az atomerÅmÅąvek gyors orszÃĄgos ÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐre, illetve az amerikai nukleÃĄris ipar vezetÅ szerepÃĐnek visszaÃĄllÃtÃĄsÃĄra.
LegalÃĄbb az egyik intÃĐzkedÃĐs a NukleÃĄris SzabÃĄlyozÃĄsi BizottsÃĄgnÃĄl (NRC) vezetne be vÃĄltoztatÃĄsokat, amelyek gyorsÃthatjÃĄk az erÅmÅątervek, kÃķztÞk az Új kis modulÃĄris reaktorok (SMR-ek) engedÃĐlyezÃĐsÃĐt.
Wright nemrÃĐgiben Úgy nyilatkozott, hogy az Új reaktorblokkok ÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐnek legnagyobb akadÃĄlya az EgyesÞlt Ãllamokban a szabÃĄlyozÃĄs volt.
Az elkÃĐpzelÃĐs rÃĐszekÃĐnt akÃĄr katonai lÃĐtesÃtmÃĐnyekre is telepÃthetnek majd atomerÅmÅąveket, valÃģszÃnÅąleg mikroreaktorok vagy SMR-ek formÃĄjÃĄban.
Jelenleg az EgyesÞlt Ãllamokban nincs kereskedelmi atomerÅmÅą ÃĐpÃtÃĐs alatt. Az utolsÃģ kÃĐt Þzembe helyezett blokk a georgiai Vogtle-3 ÃĐs Vogtle-4 volt, 2023-ban ÃĐs 2024-ben.
ElÅrehaladott tervek vannak a michigani Palisades atomerÅmÅą ÚjraindÃtÃĄsÃĄra. Ha megvalÃģsul, ez lenne az elsÅ olyan, korÃĄbban leÃĄllÃtott amerikai atomerÅmÅą, amely ismÃĐt mÅąkÃķdÃĐsbe lÃĐp.
Ãj ÃĐpÃtÃĐsek â 2025. mÃĄjus 12. | SzerzÅ: David Dalton
Vietnam ÃĐs OroszorszÃĄg tÃĄrgyalÃĄsokat kezd atomerÅmÅą-ÃĐpÃtÃĐsrÅl
Vietnam ÃĐs OroszorszÃĄg megÃĄllapodott abban, hogy tÃĄrgyalÃĄsokat folytatnak ÃĐs szerzÅdÃĐseket Ãrnak alÃĄ kereskedelmi atomerÅmÅąvek ÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐrÅl Vietnamban â kÃķzÃķltÃĐk a kÃĐt orszÃĄg egy kÃķzÃķs nyilatkozatban.
âAz erÅmÅąvek fejlesztÃĐse korszerÅą technolÃģgiÃĄval szigorÚan megfelel majd a nukleÃĄris ÃĐs sugÃĄrbiztonsÃĄgi elÅÃrÃĄsoknak, ÃĐs a tÃĄrsadalmi-gazdasÃĄgi fejlÅdÃĐst szolgÃĄljaâ â ÃĄll a kÃķzlemÃĐnyben, amely a vietnami vezetÅ, To Lam moszkvai lÃĄtogatÃĄsa utÃĄn jelent meg.
Az orosz ÃĄllami atomenergetikai vÃĄllalat, a Roszatom szerint a lÃĄtogatÃĄs âaz egyÞttmÅąkÃķdÃĐs Új szakaszÃĄtâ jelenti â egy nagy atomerÅmÅą ÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐt DÃĐlkelet-ÃzsiÃĄban.
A Roszatom felajÃĄnlotta VietnÃĄmnak a VVER-1200 nyomottvizes reaktor technolÃģgiÃĄjÃĄt, amelybÅl kettÅ mÃĄr mÅąkÃķdik az oroszorszÃĄgi Novovoronyezs 2 atomerÅmÅąben, ÃĐs kettÅ FehÃĐroroszorszÃĄgban.
A Roszatom kÃķzÃķlte, hogy tovÃĄbbi tÃĄrgyalÃĄsokra van szÞksÃĐg a vietnami atomerÅmÅą mÅąszaki ÃĐs pÃĐnzÞgyi feltÃĐteleinek tisztÃĄzÃĄsÃĄhoz, de hozzÃĄtette: âezek a tÃĄrgyalÃĄsok ma [mÃĄjus 10-ÃĐn] megkezdÅdtekâ.
A Roszatom arrÃģl is beszÃĄmolt, hogy Alekszej Lihacsov vezÃĐrigazgatÃģ ÃĐs Nguyen Manh Hung vietnami tudomÃĄnyos ÃĐs technolÃģgiai miniszter alÃĄÃrt egy nukleÃĄris energia Þtemtervet.
Az Þtemterv tartalmazza egy nukleÃĄris tudomÃĄnyos ÃĐs technolÃģgiai kÃķzpont lehetsÃĐges megÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐt, fÅątÅanyag-szÃĄllÃtÃĄst a dÃĐl-vietnami Dalat kutatÃģreaktorhoz, Vietnam rÃĐszvÃĐtelÃĐt OroszorszÃĄg IV. generÃĄciÃģs MBIR tÃķbbcÃĐlÚ gyorsneutronos kutatÃģreaktor projektjÃĐben, valamint vietnami szakemberek kÃĐpzÃĐsÃĐt.
Vietnamnak jelenleg egy kutatÃģreaktora van Dalatban, ÃĐs egy mÃĄsik is tervben van. A Roszatom nem kÃķzÃķlte, melyikre gondolt.
A mÚlt hÃģnapban Vietnam elfogadta a nemzeti energiastratÃĐgia mÃģdosÃtott vÃĄltozatÃĄt, amely 2030-ig 136 milliÃĄrd dollÃĄrt irÃĄnyoz elÅ az energiaellÃĄtÃĄs hosszÚ tÃĄvÚ biztonsÃĄgÃĄnak megerÅsÃtÃĐsÃĐre, ÃĐs elÅszÃķr szerepel benne az atomenergia.
Vietnam azt szeretnÃĐ, ha elsÅ atomerÅmÅąvei 2030 ÃĐs 2035 kÃķzÃķtt lÃĐpnÃĐnek Þzembe. A beÃĐpÃtett nukleÃĄris kapacitÃĄs vÃĄrhatÃģan 4â6,4 GW lesz, ami kÃķrÞlbelÞl 4â6 nagy atomerÅmÅąnek felel meg.
A kormÃĄny szerint tovÃĄbbi 8 GW nukleÃĄris kapacitÃĄs kerÞl majd a mixbe az ÃĐvszÃĄzad kÃķzepÃĐig.
Vietnam mÃĄr 2009-ben is tervezett kÃĐt atomerÅmÅąvet, de a NemzetgyÅąlÃĐs 2016-ban kÃķltsÃĐgvetÃĐsi okokbÃģl elutasÃtotta a javaslatot.
Ãj ÃĐpÃtÃĐsek â 2025. mÃĄjus 12. | SzerzÅ: David Dalton
Az NRC engedÃĐlyt adott az âenergia-szigetâ munkÃĄlatokra a TerraPower wyomingi atomerÅmÅąvÃĐnÃĐl
Az EgyesÞlt Ãllamok NukleÃĄris SzabÃĄlyozÃĄsi BizottsÃĄga (NRC) mentessÃĐget adott a TerraPower Natrium demonstrÃĄciÃģs atomerÅmÅąvÃĐnek wyomingi Kemmererben, lehetÅvÃĐ tÃĐve a vÃĄllalat szÃĄmÃĄra bizonyos âenergia-szigetâ tevÃĐkenysÃĐgek folytatÃĄsÃĄt, mikÃķzben a hatÃģsÃĄgok tovÃĄbb vizsgÃĄljÃĄk az ÃĐpÃtÃĐsi engedÃĐly irÃĄnti kÃĐrelmet.
Az energia-sziget a tervezett Natrium atomerÅmÅąben a felesleges hÅ tÃĄrolÃĄsÃĄra szolgÃĄl majd, hogy csÚcsterhelÃĐs idejÃĐn nÃķvelje az ÃĄramtermelÃĐst.
Az NRC szerint az energia-szigethez kapcsolÃģdÃģ bizonyos tevÃĐkenysÃĐgek engedÃĐlyezÃĐse nem jelent indokolatlan kockÃĄzatot a kÃķzegÃĐszsÃĐgre ÃĐs biztonsÃĄgra, ÃĐs âkÞlÃķnleges kÃķrÞlmÃĐnyekâ ÃĄllnak fenn.
A mentessÃĐg a lÃĐtesÃtmÃĐnyek, rendszerek ÃĐs komponensek korlÃĄtozott rÃĐszÃĐre vonatkozik, lehetÅvÃĐ tÃĐve pÃĐldÃĄul cÃķlÃķpverÃĐst, alapozÃĄst, vagy bizonyos szerkezetek, rendszerek ÃĐs komponensek ÃķsszeszerelÃĐsÃĐt, gyÃĄrtÃĄsÃĄt, tesztelÃĐsÃĐt korlÃĄtozott munkavÃĐgzÃĐsi engedÃĐly nÃĐlkÞl.
Az NRC szerint a mentessÃĐg nem befolyÃĄsolja a reaktor ÃĐpÃtÃĐsi engedÃĐlyÃĐrÅl szÃģlÃģ vÃĐgsÅ dÃķntÃĐst. âAz NRC folytatja az ÃĐpÃtÃĐsi engedÃĐly irÃĄnti kÃĐrelem vizsgÃĄlatÃĄt az egÃĐsz projektre vonatkozÃģanâ â ÃĄll a kÃķzlemÃĐnyben.
A Bill Gates ÃĄltal alapÃtott TerraPower ÞdvÃķzÃķlte a dÃķntÃĐst, hozzÃĄtÃĐve, hogy a nukleÃĄris reaktor ÃĐs az energiatermelÅ lÃĐtesÃtmÃĐnyek szÃĐtvÃĄlasztÃĄsa rÃķvidebb ÃĐpÃtÃĐsi idÅt ÃĐs alacsonyabb anyagkÃķltsÃĐgeket tesz lehetÅvÃĐ.
FebruÃĄrban az amerikai energiaÞgyi minisztÃĐrium befejezte a projekt elÅzetes tevÃĐkenysÃĐgeire vonatkozÃģ vÃĐgsÅ kÃķrnyezeti ÃĐrtÃĐkelÃĐst.
A TerraPower, amelyet Gates 2008-ban alapÃtott, 2024 jÚniusÃĄban kezdte meg elsÅ kereskedelmi Natrium atomerÅmÅąvÃĐnek ÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐt Kemmererben, ahol egy szÃĐntÞzelÃĐsÅą erÅmÅą zÃĄr be.
A Natrium demonstrÃĄciÃģs projekt hÃĄrom kÞlÃķnÃĄllÃģ rÃĐszbÅl ÃĄll: egy nÃĄtrium teszt- ÃĐs feltÃķltÅ lÃĐtesÃtmÃĐnybÅl, az energiatermelÅ vagy energia-szigetbÅl, valamint a nukleÃĄris szigetbÅl magÃĄval a reaktorral.
A kezdeti ÃĐpÃtkezÃĐs a teszt- ÃĐs feltÃķltÅ lÃĐtesÃtmÃĐnyre ÃķsszpontosÃt, amely egy kÞlÃķnÃĄllÃģ, nem nukleÃĄris ÃĐpÞlet, ÃĐs a reaktor nÃĄtrium hÅątÅrendszerÃĐnek tesztelÃĐsÃĐre szolgÃĄl. Itt tÃķrtÃĐnik a folyÃĐkony nÃĄtrium fogadÃĄsa, mintavÃĐtelezÃĐse, feldolgozÃĄsa ÃĐs tÃĄrolÃĄsa, mielÅtt a Natrium reaktorhoz kerÞlne.
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A lengyel atomerÅmÅą-projekt biztosÃtÃĄsi szerzÅdÃĐseket kÃķtÃķtt
A lengyel Polskie Elektrownie JÄ drowe (PEJ) atomerÅmÅą-projekt vÃĄllalat nÃĐgy biztosÃtÃĄsi brÃģker cÃĐggel kÃķtÃķtt keretmegÃĄllapodÃĄst. Az Aon Polska, GrECo Polska, Marsh ÃĐs Smartt Re cÃĐgek tÃĄmogatjÃĄk a PEJ-t LengyelorszÃĄg elsÅ kereskedelmi atomerÅmÅąvÃĐnek biztosÃtÃĄsi szerzÅdÃĐseinek megkÃķtÃĐsÃĐben, valamint a napi mÅąkÃķdÃĐshez szÞksÃĐges biztosÃtÃĄsok beszerzÃĐsÃĐben. A PEJ minden brÃģkerrel keretmegÃĄllapodÃĄst Ãrt alÃĄ, amelyek alapjÃĄn egyes biztosÃtÃĄsi feladatokra kivÃĄlasztja a megfelelÅ brÃģkert.
Az Aecon cÃĐg nyerte az ontariÃģi SMR ÃĐpÃtÃĐsi szerzÅdÃĐsÃĐt
A kanadai Aecon Kiewit Nuclear Partners nyerte el az Ontario Power Generation (OPG) ÃĄltal Darlingtonban ÃĐpÃtendÅ elsÅ kis modulÃĄris reaktor (SMR) kivitelezÃĐsi szerzÅdÃĐsÃĐt. A szerzÅdÃĐs ÃĐrtÃĐke 1,3 milliÃĄrd kanadai dollÃĄr (934 milliÃģ USD, 841 milliÃģ eurÃģ), amely projektmenedzsmentet, kivitelezÃĐsi tervezÃĐst ÃĐs vÃĐgrehajtÃĄst foglal magÃĄban, a befejezÃĐst ÃĐs a kereskedelmi Þzemet 2030-ra tervezik. Ontario tartomÃĄny ÃĐs az OPG mÚlt hÃĐten hagyta jÃģvÃĄ a nÃĐgy SMR elsÅ darabjÃĄnak 20,9 milliÃĄrd CAD ÃĐrtÃĐkÅą tervÃĐt Darlingtonban.
26 000 dolgozÃģ a Hinkley Point C projekten a csÚcskivitelezÃĐs idejÃĐn
Az EgyesÞlt KirÃĄlysÃĄgban mintegy 26 000 dolgozÃģ vesz rÃĐszt a Hinkley Point C atomerÅmÅą ÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐben, amely jelenleg csÚcskivitelezÃĐsi szakaszban van â derÞl ki az EDF Energy jelentÃĐsÃĐbÅl. KÃķzvetlenÞl a projekten 18 000-en dolgoznak, ebbÅl 12 000-en a helyszÃnen, tovÃĄbbi 3 000 fÅvel bÅvÞlhet a lÃĐtszÃĄm a kÃķvetkezÅ 12 hÃģnapban. TovÃĄbbi 8 000-en a beszÃĄllÃtÃģi lÃĄncban dolgoznak. A jelentÃĐs szerint a Hinkley Point C ÃĐpÃtÃĐse fontos katalizÃĄtor a gazdasÃĄgi nÃķvekedÃĐsben, jelenleg 13,3 milliÃĄrd fonttal (15,7 milliÃĄrd eurÃģ, 17,5 milliÃĄrd dollÃĄr) jÃĄrul hozzÃĄ a gazdasÃĄghoz. EbbÅl 5 milliÃĄrd fontot mÃĄr a dÃĐlnyugati rÃĐgiÃģ beszÃĄllÃtÃģinÃĄl kÃķltÃķttek el â jÃģval meghaladva az 1,5 milliÃĄrd fontos cÃĐlt. A Hinkley Point C kÃĐt francia EPR reaktort kap.
Az Ansaldo Nucleare nukleÃĄris mesterszakot indÃt OlaszorszÃĄgban
Az olasz Ansaldo Nucleare ÃĐs a Politecnico di Milano vÃĄllalati mesterszakot indÃt, amely a nukleÃĄris energia ÃĐs kapcsolÃģdÃģ technolÃģgiÃĄk Új szakÃĐrtÅ generÃĄciÃģjÃĄt kÃĐpzi. A kÃĐpzÃĐs oktÃģberben indul, egy ÃĐvig tart, 1500 ÃģrÃĄs, mÃĐrnÃķki, fizikai ÃĐs kÃĐmiai diplomÃĄsoknak szÃģl. HÚsz rÃĐsztvevÅt vÃĄlasztanak ki a kÃķvetkezÅ hÃģnapokban, akiket az Ansaldo Nucleare azonnal, hatÃĄrozatlan idÅre alkalmaz, ÃĐs oktÃģber elejÃĐn kezdik meg a kÃĐpzÃĐst.
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@ 7e538978:a5987ab6
2025-05-13 10:59:37
Introduction
Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) is a powerful open protocol built on Nostr that enables a connection between Bitcoin Lightning wallets and applicationsâoffering strong privacy, user control, easy connection, open interoperability, and support for a wide range of use cases without needing port forwarding or other network configuration. It allows a user to use many different Lightning apps with their own Lightning node via NWC.
In this post, weâll give an overview of NWC as well as how to use a home-hosted LNbits instance as a private funding source for a public LNbits instanceâgiving you the benefits of privacy, control, and simplicity, to unleash the full power of LNbits.
Why Self-host with NWC?
- Privacy: Keep your Lightning node and LNbits instance at home, within your own network.
- Ownership & Control: Retain full custody of your funds, with no third-parties.
- Security: No port forwarding or VPN requiredâyour node is not accessible from the public internet.
- Simplicity: Easy to set up and maintain.
- Flexible Funding: Fund your clearnet LNbits with any NWC-capable serviceâincluding your own LNbits instance, Alby, Minibits, Coinos, and more.
- App Access: Use LNbits at home as a Lightning wallet for one of the many NWC compatible apps.
How It Works
Your home Lightning node (running Raspiblitz, Umbrel, Start9, MyNode or one of the many other node packages) runs LNbits. You enable the NWCProvider extension in LNbits and generate a connection string.
On your clearnet LNbits instance (hosted with the LNbits SaaS or on your own VPS), set this connection string as your funding source.
This lets you:
- Fund and use LNbits from anywhere
- Keep your node private
- Add or change funding sources at any time with minimal config
How To Set It Up
1. Install LNbits at Home
Use a Raspiblitz, MyNode, Umbrel or other node package to run your home LNbits instance. You can also build your own node with Phoenixd and LNbits or any other combination of LNbits and Lightning node software.
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Enable the
NWCProviderextension -
Create a new NWC connection
- Copy the NWC connection string
2. Provision a Clearnet LNbits Instance
Use:
- LNbits SaaS
- Your own VPS on a VPS provider like Vultr, Linode, AWC EC2 and install LNbits
3. Connect via NWC
On your clearnet LNbits instance:
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Go to Settings â Funding
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Select "Nostr Wallet Connect"
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Paste your copied NWC connection string
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Click Save, then Restart Server
Done! ð Your clearnet LNbits instance is now funded by your home Lightning nodeâno open ports, no VPN, no fuss.
Home Nodes
You can use this setup with any LNbits-compatible home Lightning node, including:
- Raspiblitz
- Start9
- Umbrel
- MyNode
- Your own home server box with LNbits plus any other Lightning funding source for example Phoenixd, Core-Lightning, LND, etc.
Try it Out
Want to try this yourself?
- ð§ Enjoy control, privacy, and simplicity
- ð Use LNbits on the clearnet with funding from your own node
- ð Connect apps like Alby, Minibits, Coinos, or your own LNbits
ð Run LNbits
Start exploring the power of NWC and LNbits today:
- ð Use the LNbits SaaS
- 𧰠Self-host
- ðŽ Join the LNbits community on Telegram
NWC Apps
Here are some great apps that make use of NWC.
- Alby Go
- A lightning wallet that uses one or many NWC providers to make and receive lightning payments
- Damus
- Decentralised social app on Nostr
- Amethyst
- Android Nostr social media client client
- Clean interface, popular among mobile users
- Snort
- Web-based Nostr client
- Familiar UI, easy access via browser
- Stacker News
- Bitcoin-centric news/discussion site
- Earn sats via upvotes
- Zeus
- Mobile app for controlling your own Lightning node
- Favoured by self-custody and privacy-focused users
Resources
- ð Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC)
- âïļ LNbits SaaS
- ð ïļ LNbits GitHub
- ð Phoenixd on GitHub
- ðŽ Telegram Community
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@ 91bea5cd:1df4451c
2025-05-13 10:06:21
A Realidade por TrÃĄs dos NÚmeros
PadrÃĢo de DesagregaçÃĢo Familiar
- PaÃses como Brasil (~55%) e Venezuela (~65%) apresentam nÃĢo apenas altos Ãndices de mÃĢes solo, mas tambÃĐm contextos de violÊncia descontrolada.
- A desagregaçÃĢo da famÃlia nuclear tradicional nÃĢo ÃĐ causa Única, mas ÃĐ fator agravante quando associada à instabilidade cultural, abandono paterno e permissividade institucional.
- Homens ausentes e baixa exigÊncia de responsabilidade paterna geram ciclos de pobreza, violÊncia e ressentimento intergeracional.
Cultura da Irresponsabilidade
- Em muitos contextos, a paternidade ÃĐ tratada como um ato opcional. A ausÊncia de consequÊncias legais, sociais e morais para o abandono paterno normaliza o ciclo de mÃĢes solteiras.
- PolÃticas pÚblicas mal calibradas muitas vezes premiam o fracasso familiar com benefÃcios, sem exigir contrapartidas.
InversÃĢo de Valores
- A valorizaçÃĢo de comportamentos hedonistas, imediatistas e instÃĄveis, promovidos culturalmente, mina qualquer tentativa de reconstruçÃĢo familiar sÃģlida.
- Em muitos casos, a maternidade ÃĐ enfrentada sem planejamento ou estrutura mÃnima, gerando famÃlias instÃĄveis e frÃĄgeis, mais propensas à violÊncia e vulnerabilidade social.
RecomendaçÃĩes Realistas e NÃĢo Assistencialistas
Reforço da Responsabilidade Paterna
- Criar mecanismos legais mais rigorosos e efetivos de responsabilizaçÃĢo civil e criminal para pais ausentes.
- Estimular socialmente o resgate do papel paterno, valorizando nÃĢo apenas a presença fÃsica, mas o compromisso emocional e financeiro.
Incentivo à FormaçÃĢo Familiar EstÃĄvel
- Reformar o currÃculo escolar para incluir educaçÃĢo sobre vÃnculos afetivos, responsabilidade conjugal e parentalidade realista.
- Desestimular a glamorizaçÃĢo de estruturas familiares instÃĄveis, combatendo a ideia de que qualquer forma familiar ÃĐ igualmente funcional sob qualquer condiçÃĢo.
Cultura da AutossuficiÊncia e Planejamento
- Substituir polÃticas puramente assistenciais por programas de incentivo ao planejamento familiar e responsabilidade pessoal, com foco na autonomia financeira e educacional antes da maternidade/paternidade.
- Campanhas pÚblicas de conscientizaçÃĢo sobre os impactos reais da desestrutura familiar na violÊncia social e no desenvolvimento infantil.
O aumento da violÊncia em paÃses com alta proporçÃĢo de mÃĢes solteiras nÃĢo ÃĐ uma coincidÊncia, mas uma consequÊncia de fatores culturais e sociais profundamente negligenciados.
Reverter esse cenÃĄrio nÃĢo exige mais Estado, mas sim mais responsabilidade individual, mais cobrança social e menos permissividade institucional. Qualquer soluçÃĢo duradoura passa por restaurar o valor da famÃlia como nÚcleo formador de carÃĄter e estabilidade, nÃĢo apenas como estatÃstica para justificar polÃticas pÚblicas.
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@ 51faaa77:2c26615b
2025-05-12 17:34:37
My goal is to share a concise list of questions about OP_RETURN limits that we've answered on Stacker News, as the original thread has become unwieldy with over 200 comments. We began compiling this list about a week ago. I've frequently shared individual links and received very positive feedback. I hope this resource helps us work from a common set of facts and reduces misinformation. I hope you find this as a valuable resource.
I'll list the questions in order of activity and tips received. I've removed duplicates, rephrased some statements as questions, and ignored completely irrelevant questions.
- Users should be given clear configurable options to decide what's in their mempool, why were these options taken away? link
- Won't spammers abuse large OP_RETURNs to bloat the blockchain and make IBD take longer? link
- A similar PR was proposed by Peter Todd 2 years ago, why was it rejected then? What has changed since then, why would this get approved now? link
- Shouldn't we be fighting spam, why are we making policies less strict, shouldn't we be making them more strict? link
- How would someone get around the standardness policy currently for OP_RETURN size? link
- What does "standardness mean" in reference to OP_RETURNs? link
- Will more than 1 OP_RETURN per transaction be possible if this PR gets merged? link
- What are the current OP_RETURN limits and what restrictions are being lifted? link
- Are current relay and mempool policies effective for filtering out spam transactions? link
- Is it true that this type of update could affect Bitcoin's decentralization? link
- Is it possible to stop the abuse of payment outputs (i.e., bare multisig, fake pubkeys, and fake pubkey hashes) that are used to embed data, thereby creating unprunable UTXOs that bloat the UTXO set? link
- What was the main reason /concern to add this PR? ... What will happen if we do nothing? link
- If OP_RETURN still cannot stop all the garbage, why is so important to remove it? Does it affect future development / improvements for LN? link
- What will be the worst case scenario if users still could set their own limits for OP_RETURN? link
- Shouldn't we debate the controversy of this PR on Github since it's where the code gets merged to make these changes? link
- What does it mean when someone says "Fix the Filters"? link
- Will this open the flood gates and drown out all legitimate onchain activity? link
- What can we do to stop spam at the consensus layer of Bitcoin? link
- Will Taproot wizards and other spam companies and projects start using OP_RETURN to put jpegs on the blockchain? link
- If we prevent these transaction from going into our mempools doesn't that prevent or delay these spam transactions from being mined therefore discouraging the spammers? link
- Is it possible to stop abuse of witness data? If so, how? (i.e ordinal theory inscriptions, "jpegs"). link
- Is there any conflict of interest with Bitcoin Core and companies like Citrea, in ref to this PR? link
- Is there any estimation on how much would this affect fees for the average user, considering external projects (like Citrea) using it? Any possibility that this could saturate the mempool and boost fees beyond reasonable? link
- Was this PR initially proposed because of Citrea BitVM needs? If so don't they only need a slight bump in OP_RETURN size, why is it being proposed to make the size unrestricted? link
- What makes a UTXO unprunable? Which projects are making unprunable UTXOs? link
- Why would a spammer use OP_RETURN if it's cheaper to use Witness data to store arbitrary data? link
- Won't large OP_RETURNs allow people to spam the mempool with 100kb transactions and mess up bitcoin for everyone by bloating the mempool and not allowing legitimate transactions in the mempool? link
- If relaxing op_return standardness limit seeks to make 'spam' prunable, then what are proponents of this change assuming about the long-term feasibility of running a 'full' (unpruned) bitcoin node? link
- Is allowing standardness for larger OP_RETURNs a slippery slope? If we allow this won't we continue to allow things that make bitcoin less for money and more for arbitrary data? link
- Won't removing the OP_RETURN cap reduce fee market pressure by allowing senders to consolidate arbitrary data into a single transaction? link
- Could this PR be the beginning of reducing other mempool restrictions? link
- Culture is what protects Bitcoin from external forces, shouldn't non-technical arguments be valid when considering these types of changes? link
- What's the difference between UTXO set, mempool, and blockchain, and how do larger OP_RETURN or witness data affect node resource usage? link
- What is the difference in defining a transaction as valid versus defining a transaction as standard and why do we need this difference? link
- If you're happy with your viewpoint on consensus and mempool rules, is not upgrading Bitcoin Core until it makes sense to you a valid action to take right now? link
- Why didn't this PR get a BIP number? link
- Why is core rushing this change? link
- If there will be a hard fork resulted from this PR (split chain like in 2017), what will happen with existing LN channels? Will exist on both chains with 2 LNs? link
- Isn't this all moot in a (almost guaranteed) future where fees are very high? link
- What is this controversy about, and what is it really about? link
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/978404
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@ 55f04590:2d385185
2025-05-12 12:34:10
Behind the scenes, a lot has happened over the past weeks.
The design of the bookâs pages is nearly finished. Iâve selected and placed the illustrations and sketches Iâll feature and Iâm close to finalising the Introduction section. All thatâs left to do is a small photo shoot of some things from my archives, selecting one or two more articles for the Context section, and illustrating the articles.
After that Iâll print a dummy and kick off the second round of iterationâcrossing Tâs, dotting Iâs. (And then Iâll cross those Tâs and dot those Iâs again and again because, surely, more things will arise.)
In parallel, and perhaps most importantly, Iâm working on the design of the cover. I have a few ideas Iâd like to discuss with the printer to learn more about the various possibilities and costs.
Book site
The book is now also available for pre-order through its own website, where you can pay for it in euros or dollars, if you prefer. BTC payments are still possible, too.
Originally I only offered one pre-order option that included rewards, like a print and a sticker pack. Iâve now named that the Collectors Edition, and added a separate option to order just the book (without additional rewards) at a reduced price.Â
Once the book is out in the world, this site is where Iâll have it up for sale. Iâll make the articles and illustrations from the Context section available there too. Theyâll be published, in their entirety, under the Creative Commons Share-alike license.Â
Promo video
My friend Lilia shot and edited a short promotional video that provides a glimpse behind the scenes in my studio in Amsterdam, a peek at the bookâs production process, and a sneak preview of the first spreads. While the process was new to me, this video was a lot of fun to make and Iâm proud of the result.
Pre-orders
The total number of pre-orders has grown to 76â12 of which came through the new website. I initially thought Iâd be selling 50 pre-orders at most, so things are definitely exceeding my expectations.
Feel free to place your pre-order through the new site, or use the Geyser crowdfund campaign to secure your copy.
Up next
In my next blog Iâll dive a little deeper into the technical side of the book. Iâll take you through the different kinds of paper Iâll use, the printing methods weâll employ, and how the book will be bound and finished.
Keep your eyes peeled! Thomas
Previous updates
The NoGood art book announcement Update 01 â Humble beginnings Update 02 â Throwback Update 03 â Loops
Pre-order a book
The NoGood art book is available as a pre-order on book.nogood.studio, where you can pay for it in euros or dollars, if you prefer. BTC payments are still possible, too.
Alternatively, visit the Geyser crowdfund campaign to secure your copy.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/978096
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@ ffbcb706:b0574044
2025-05-13 08:51:07
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@ 472f440f:5669301e
2025-05-12 23:29:50
Marty's Bent
Last week we covered the bombshell developments in the Samourai Wallet case. For those who didn't read that, last Monday the world was made aware of the fact that the SDNY was explicitly told by FinCEN that the federal regulator did not believe that Samourai Wallet was a money services business six months before arresting the co-founders of Samourai Wallet for conspiracy to launder money and illegally operating a money services business. This was an obvious overstep by the SDNY that many believed would be quickly alleviated, especially considering the fact that the Trump administration via the Department of Justice has made it clear that they do not intend to rule via prosecution.
It seems that this is not the case as the SDNY responded to a letter sent from the defense to dismiss the case by stating that they fully plan to move forward. Stating that they only sought the recommendations of FinCEN employees and did not believe that those employees' comments were indicative of FinCEN's overall views on this particular case. It's a pretty egregious abuse of power by the SDNY. I'm not sure if the particular lawyers and judges within the Southern District of New York are very passionate about preventing the use of self-custody bitcoin and products that enable bitcoiners to transact privately, or if they're simply participating in a broader meta war with the Trump administration - who has made it clear to federal judges across the country that last Fall's election will have consequences, mainly that the Executive Branch will try to effectuate the policies that President Trump campaigned on by any legal means necessary - and Samouari Wallet is simply in the middle of that meta war.
However, one thing is pretty clear to me, this is an egregious overstep of power. The interpretation of that law, as has been laid out and confirmed by FinCEN over the last decade, is pretty clear; you cannot be a money services business if you do not control the funds that people are sending to each other, which is definitely the case with Samourai Wallet. People downloaded Samourai Wallet, spun up their own private-public key pairs and initiated transactions themselves. Samourai never custodied funds or initiated transactions on behalf of their users. This is very cut and dry. Straight to the point. It should be something that anyone with more than two brain cells is able to discern pretty quickly.
It is imperative that anybody in the industry who cares about being able to hold bitcoin in self-custody, to mine bitcoin, and to send bitcoin in a peer-to-peer fashion makes some noise around this case. None of the current administration's attempts to foster innovation around bitcoin in the United States will matter if the wrong precedent is set in this case. If the SDNY is successful in prosecuting Samourai Wallet, it will mean that anybody holding Bitcoin in self-custody, running a bitcoin fold node or mining bitcoin will have to KYC all of their users and counterparts lest they be labeled a money services business that is breaking laws stemming from the Bank Secrecy Act. This will effectively make building a self-custody bitcoin wallet, running a node, or mining bitcoin in tillegal in the United States. The ability to comply with the rules that would be unleashed if this Samourai case goes the wrong way, are such that it will effectively destroy the industry overnight.
It is yet to be seen whether or not the Department of Justice will step in to publicly flog the SDNY and force them to stop pursuing this case. This is the only likely way that the case will go away at this point, so it is very important that bitcoiners who care about being able to self-custody bitcoin, mine bitcoin, or send bitcoin in a peer-to-peer fashion in the United States make it clear to the current administration and any local politicians that this is an issue that you care deeply about. If we are too complacent, there is a chance that the SDNY could completely annihilate the bitcoin industry in America despite of all of the positive momentum we're seeing from all angles at the moment.
Make some noise!
Bitcoin Adoption by Power Companies: The Next Frontier
In my recent conversation with Andrew Myers from Satoshi Energy, he shared their ambitious mission to "enable every electric power company to use bitcoin by block 1,050,000" â roughly three years from now. This strategic imperative isn't just about creating new Bitcoin users; it's about sovereignty. Andrew emphasized that getting Bitcoin into the hands of energy companies who value self-sovereignty creates a more balanced future economic landscape. The excitement was palpable as he described how several energy companies are already moving beyond simply selling power to Bitcoin miners and are beginning to invest in mining operations themselves.
"You have global commodity companies being like, 'Oh, this is another commodity â we want to invest in this, we want to own this,'" - Andrew Myers
Perhaps most fascinating was Andrew's revelation about major energy companies in Texas developing Bitcoin collateral products for power contracts â a practical application that could revolutionize how energy transactions are settled. As energy companies continue embracing Bitcoin for both operations and collateral, we're witnessing the early stages of a profound shift in how critical infrastructure interfaces with sound money. The implications for both sectors could be transformative.
Check out the full podcast here for more on remote viewing, Nikola Tesla's predictions, and the convergence of Bitcoin and AI technology. We cover everything from humanoid robots to the energy demands of next-generation computing.
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@ 472f440f:5669301e
2025-05-12 23:29:25
Marty's Bent
Last week we covered the bombshell developments in the Samourai Wallet case. For those who didn't read that, last Monday the world was made aware of the fact that the SDNY was explicitly told by FinCEN that the federal regulator did not believe that Samourai Wallet was a money services business six months before arresting the co-founders of Samourai Wallet for conspiracy to launder money and illegally operating a money services business. This was an obvious overstep by the SDNY that many believed would be quickly alleviated, especially considering the fact that the Trump administration via the Department of Justice has made it clear that they do not intend to rule via prosecution.
It seems that this is not the case as the SDNY responded to a letter sent from the defense to dismiss the case by stating that they fully plan to move forward. Stating that they only sought the recommendations of FinCEN employees and did not believe that those employees' comments were indicative of FinCEN's overall views on this particular case. It's a pretty egregious abuse of power by the SDNY. I'm not sure if the particular lawyers and judges within the Southern District of New York are very passionate about preventing the use of self-custody bitcoin and products that enable bitcoiners to transact privately, or if they're simply participating in a broader meta war with the Trump administration - who has made it clear to federal judges across the country that last Fall's election will have consequences, mainly that the Executive Branch will try to effectuate the policies that President Trump campaigned on by any legal means necessary - and Samouari Wallet is simply in the middle of that meta war.
However, one thing is pretty clear to me, this is an egregious overstep of power. The interpretation of that law, as has been laid out and confirmed by FinCEN over the last decade, is pretty clear; you cannot be a money services business if you do not control the funds that people are sending to each other, which is definitely the case with Samourai Wallet. People downloaded Samourai Wallet, spun up their own private-public key pairs and initiated transactions themselves. Samourai never custodied funds or initiated transactions on behalf of their users. This is very cut and dry. Straight to the point. It should be something that anyone with more than two brain cells is able to discern pretty quickly.
It is imperative that anybody in the industry who cares about being able to hold bitcoin in self-custody, to mine bitcoin, and to send bitcoin in a peer-to-peer fashion makes some noise around this case. None of the current administration's attempts to foster innovation around bitcoin in the United States will matter if the wrong precedent is set in this case. If the SDNY is successful in prosecuting Samourai Wallet, it will mean that anybody holding Bitcoin in self-custody, running a bitcoin fold node or mining bitcoin will have to KYC all of their users and counterparts lest they be labeled a money services business that is breaking laws stemming from the Bank Secrecy Act. This will effectively make building a self-custody bitcoin wallet, running a node, or mining bitcoin in tillegal in the United States. The ability to comply with the rules that would be unleashed if this Samourai case goes the wrong way, are such that it will effectively destroy the industry overnight.
It is yet to be seen whether or not the Department of Justice will step in to publicly flog the SDNY and force them to stop pursuing this case. This is the only likely way that the case will go away at this point, so it is very important that bitcoiners who care about being able to self-custody bitcoin, mine bitcoin, or send bitcoin in a peer-to-peer fashion in the United States make it clear to the current administration and any local politicians that this is an issue that you care deeply about. If we are too complacent, there is a chance that the SDNY could completely annihilate the bitcoin industry in America despite of all of the positive momentum we're seeing from all angles at the moment.
Make some noise!
Bitcoin Adoption by Power Companies: The Next Frontier
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"You have global commodity companies being like, 'Oh, this is another commodity â we want to invest in this, we want to own this,'" - Andrew Myers
Perhaps most fascinating was Andrew's revelation about major energy companies in Texas developing Bitcoin collateral products for power contracts â a practical application that could revolutionize how energy transactions are settled. As energy companies continue embracing Bitcoin for both operations and collateral, we're witnessing the early stages of a profound shift in how critical infrastructure interfaces with sound money. The implications for both sectors could be transformative.
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āļāļĒāđāļēāļāđāļĢāļāđāļāļēāļĄ... āđāļ Timeframe āļŠāļąāđāļāđ āļāļĒāđāļēāļ 15m āđāļĨāļ° 1H āđāļĢāļīāđāļĄāđāļŦāđāļāļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļāļāļāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļ°āļĨāļāļāļąāļ§āđāļĨāļ°āļāļēāļĢāļāļąāļāļāļēāļāļāđāļēāļāđāļĨāđāļ§āļāđāļ° ð āļāļēāļāļĄāļĩāļāļēāļĢāļŠāļĢāđāļēāļ Buyside āđāļĨāļ° Sellside Liquidity āļĢāļāđāļŦāđāļĢāļēāļāļēāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļāļāđāļāļāļāļĩāđāļāļ°āđāļĨāļ·āļāļāļāļēāļāđāļāļāļēāļāļŦāļāļķāđāļ āļāļķāđāļāđāļāđāļāđāļĢāļ·āđāļāļāļāļāļāļīāļāļāļāļāļēāļĢāđāļāļīāļāļāļēāļāļāļāļ Smart Money āļāđāļ°
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ðŠ āđāļāļ§āđāļāđāļĄāļāļĢāļāļāļąāļ Timeframe 4H, Day, Week āļŠāđāļ§āļāđāļŦāļāđāļāļĩāđāđāļāļāļēāļ "āļāļēāļāļķāđāļ" āļāđāļ° āļāļļāļāđāļāļĢāļ·āđāļāļāļĄāļ·āļāļŠāļāļąāļāļŠāļāļļāļāđāļāļ§āđāļāđāļĄāļāļĩāđāļāļĒāđāļēāļāđāļāđāļāđāļāļĢāđāļ ðŠ āđāļāđāļēāļŦāļĄāļēāļĒāļāđāļāđāļāļāļ·āļāļāļēāļĢāđāļāļāļāļŠāļāļ PWH āđāļĨāļ° High āđāļāļīāļĄ āđāļāļ·āđāļāļŠāļĢāđāļēāļ All-Time High āđāļŦāļĄāđāļāđāļ°! ðŠ āđāļāļ§āđāļāđāļĄāļāđāļēāļāļāļąāļ Timeframe 15m, 1H āļĒāļąāļāļāđāļāļāļāđāļēāļ "Sideways" āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ "Sideways Down āđāļĨāđāļāļāđāļāļĒ" āļāđāļ° āļĄāļĩāļāļēāļĢāļāļĩāļāļāļąāļ§āļāļāļāļĢāļēāļāļēāđāļĨāļ°āļāļēāļāļĄāļĩāļāļēāļĢāļāļąāļāļāļēāļāļŠāļąāđāļāđ āļāļķāđāļāđāļāđāļāđāļāļāļēāļŠāđāļāļāļēāļĢāļŦāļēāļāļąāļāļŦāļ§āļ°āđāļāđāļē Long āļāļĩāđāļĢāļēāļāļēāļāļĩāļāļķāđāļāļāđāļ°
ðĄ āļ§āļīāļāļĩāļāļīāļāđāļāļ Market Slayer ðĄ
āđāļĄāļ·āđāļāđāļāļ§āđāļāđāļĄāđāļŦāļāđāđāļāđāļāļāļēāļāļķāđāļāļāļĩāđāđāļāđāļāđāļāļĢāđāļ āđāļĢāļēāļāļ°āđāļāđāļāļŦāļēāļāļąāļāļŦāļ§āļ°āđāļāđāļē Long āđāļāđāļāļŦāļĨāļąāļāļāđāļ° āļāļēāļĢāļĒāđāļāļāļąāļ§āļĨāļāļĄāļēāđāļāļĢāļ°āļĒāļ°āļŠāļąāđāļāļāļ·āļāđāļāļāļēāļŠāļāļāļāđāļĢāļēāđāļāļāļēāļĢāđāļāđāļāļāļāļ! ðïļ āđāļĢāļēāļāļ°āđāļāđāļŦāļĨāļąāļāļāļēāļĢ SMC/ICT āļŦāļēāđāļāļ Demand āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ Order Block āļāļĩāđ Smart Money āļāļēāļāļāļ°āđāļāđāļēāļĄāļēāļāļąāļāļĢāļēāļāļēāļāļķāđāļ āđāļĨāļ°āļĢāļāļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļ Price Action āļĒāļ·āļāļĒāļąāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļĨāļąāļāļāļąāļ§āļāđāļ°
āļŠāļĢāļļāļāđāļāļ§āđāļāđāļĄāļ§āļąāļāļāļĩāđ:
ðŠ āļĢāļ°āļĒāļ°āļŠāļąāđāļ: Sideways to Sideways Down (āđāļāļāļēāļŠ 55%) âïļâïļ ðŠ āļĢāļ°āļĒāļ°āļāļĨāļēāļ: āļāļēāļāļķāđāļ (āđāļāļāļēāļŠ 70%) âïļ ðŠ āļĢāļ°āļĒāļ°āļĒāļēāļ§: āļāļēāļāļķāđāļ (āđāļāļāļēāļŠ 85%) ð ðŠ āļ§āļąāļāļāļĩāđ: āļĄāļĩāđāļāļāļēāļŠāļĒāđāļāļāļąāļ§āđāļĨāđāļāļāđāļāļĒāļāđāļāļāļāļ°āļĄāļĩāđāļĢāļāļāļ·āđāļāļāļĨāļąāļāđāļāđāļēāļĄāļēāđāļāļ·āđāļāđāļāļāļāļŠāļāļ PWH (āđāļāļāļēāļŠ Sideways Down āđāļĨāđāļāļāđāļāļĒ āļŠāļĨāļąāļāļāļąāļ Sideways Up: 60%) ðĒ
ðïļ Daily Trade Setup āļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļ§āļąāļāļāļĩāđ ðïļ
āļāļĩāđāļāļ·āļāļāļąāļ§āļāļĒāđāļēāļ Setup āļāļĩāđ Lina āđāļāļĢāļĩāļĒāļĄāđāļ§āđāđāļŦāđāļāļīāļāļēāļĢāļāļēāļāđāļ° (āđāļāđāļāļĒāđāļģāļ§āđāļēāđāļāđāļāđāļāļĩāļĒāļāđāļāļ§āļāļēāļ āđāļĄāđāđāļāđāļāļģāđāļāļ°āļāļģāļĨāļāļāļļāļāļāļ°āļāļ°)
1ïļâĢ āļāļąāļ§āļāļĒāđāļēāļāļāļĩāđ 1: āļĢāļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĩāđāđāļāļ Demand (āļāļĨāļāļāļ āļąāļĒ, āļĢāļāļĒāļ·āļāļĒāļąāļ)
ðŠ Enter: āļĢāļāļĢāļēāļāļēāļĒāđāļāļāļąāļ§āļĨāļāļĄāļēāđāļāđāļāļ Demand Zone āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ Bullish Order Block āļāļĩāđāļāđāļēāļŠāļāđāļāđāļ TF 1H/4H (āļāļđāļāļēāļāļāļĢāļēāļāļāļĢāļ°āļāļāļāļāļ°āļāļ°) āđāļĨāļ°āđāļāļīāļāļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļ Bullish Price Action āļāļĩāđāļāļąāļāđāļāļ āđāļāđāļ āđāļāđāļāđāļāļĩāļĒāļāļāļĨāļ·āļāļāļīāļ (Engulfing) āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ Hammer ðŠ TP: āļāļĢāļīāđāļ§āļ PWH 104,967.8 āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ Buyside Liquidity āļāļąāļāđāļ ðŊ ðŠ SL: āđāļāđ Low āļāļĩāđāđāļāļīāļāļāđāļāļāļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļāļāļĨāļąāļāļāļąāļ§āđāļĨāđāļāļāđāļāļĒ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāđāļāđ Demand Zone āļāļĩāđāđāļāđāļē ðĄïļ ðŠ RRR: āļāļĢāļ°āļĄāļēāļ 1:2.5 āļāļķāđāļāđāļ âĻ ðŠ āļāļāļīāļāļēāļĒ: Setup āļāļĩāđāđāļĢāļēāļāļ°āđāļāđāļĒāđāļāđ āļĢāļāđāļŦāđāļĢāļēāļāļēāļĨāļāļĄāļēāđāļāđāļāļāļāļĩāđāļĄāļĩāđāļāļāļēāļŠāđāļāļāđāļĢāļāļāļ·āđāļāđāļĒāļāļ°āđ āļāļēāļĄāļŦāļĨāļąāļ SMC/ICT āđāļĨāđāļ§āļāđāļāļĒāđāļāđāļē āđāļāļ·āđāļāđāļŦāđāđāļāđāļĢāļēāļāļēāļāļĩāđāļāļĩāđāļĨāļ°āļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļŠāļĩāđāļĒāļāļāđāļģāļāđāļ° āļāđāļāļāļĢāļāļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļ Price Action āļĒāļ·āļāļĒāļąāļāļāđāļāļāļāļ°āļāļ° âïļ
2ïļâĢ āļāļąāļ§āļāļĒāđāļēāļāļāļĩāđ 2: Follow Breakout (āļŠāļēāļĒāļāļđāđ, āļĢāļąāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļŠāļĩāđāļĒāļāđāļāđ)
ðŠ Enter: āđāļāđāļē Long āļāļąāļāļāļĩāđāļĄāļ·āđāļāļĢāļēāļāļēāļŠāļēāļĄāļēāļĢāļ Breakout āđāļŦāļāļ·āļ High āļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļāđāļ TF 15m āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ 1H āļāļĢāđāļāļĄ Volume āļāļĩāđāđāļāļīāđāļĄāļāļķāđāļāļāļĒāđāļēāļāļĄāļĩāļāļąāļĒāļŠāļģāļāļąāļ ðĨ ðŠ TP: āļāļĢāļīāđāļ§āļ PWH 104,967.8 āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ Buyside Liquidity āļāļąāļāđāļ ð ðŠ SL: āđāļāđ High āļāđāļāļāļŦāļāđāļēāļāļĩāđāļāļđāļ Breakout āđāļĨāđāļāļāđāļāļĒ ð§ ðŠ RRR: āļāļĢāļ°āļĄāļēāļ 1:3 āļāļķāđāļāđāļ âĻ ðŠ āļāļāļīāļāļēāļĒ: Setup āļāļĩāđāđāļŦāļĄāļēāļ°āļāļąāļāļāļāļāļĩāđāļāļĒāļēāļāđāļāđāļēāđāļ§āđāļĄāļ·āđāļāđāļŦāđāļāđāļĄāđāļĄāļāļāļąāļĄāđāļĢāļāđ āļāđāļ° āđāļĢāļēāļāļ°āđāļāđāļēāđāļĄāļ·āđāļāļĢāļēāļāļē Breakout āđāļāļ§āļāđāļēāļāļĢāļ°āļĒāļ°āļŠāļąāđāļāļāļĢāđāļāļĄ Volume āđāļāđāļāļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļāļ§āđāļēāđāļĢāļāļāļ·āđāļāļāļģāļĨāļąāļāļĄāļēāļāđāļ° āđāļāđāļēāđāļāđāđāļĨāļĒāļāđāļ§āļĒāļāļēāļĢāļāļąāđāļ Limit Order āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ Market Order āđāļĄāļ·āđāļāđāļŦāđāļāļāļēāļĢ Breakout āļāļĩāđāļāļąāļāđāļāļāļāđāļ° ðĻ
3ïļâĢ āļāļąāļ§āļāļĒāđāļēāļāļāļĩāđ 3: āļāļīāļāļēāļĢāļāļē Short āļŠāļąāđāļāđ āđāļāđāļāļ Premium (āļŠāļ§āļāđāļāļĢāļāļāđāļŦāļĨāļąāļ, āļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļŠāļĩāđāļĒāļāļŠāļđāļ)
ðŠ Enter: āļŦāļēāļāļĢāļēāļāļēāļāļķāđāļāđāļāđāļāđāļāļ Premium āđāļ TF 15m āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ 1H āđāļĨāļ°āđāļāļīāļāļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļ Bearish Price Action āļāļĩāđāļāļąāļāđāļāļ āđāļāđāļ āđāļāđāļāđāļāļĩāļĒāļ Shooting Star āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ Bearish Engulfing āļāļĢāļīāđāļ§āļ Supply Zone āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ Bearish Order Block ðŧ ðŠ TP: āļāļīāļāļēāļĢāļāļēāđāļāļ§āļĢāļąāļāļāļąāļāđāļ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ Sellside Liquidity āđāļ TF āđāļāļĩāļĒāļ§āļāļąāļ ðŊ ðŠ SL: āđāļŦāļāļ·āļ High āļāļāļāļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļ Bearish Price Action āđāļĨāđāļāļāđāļāļĒ ð ðŠ RRR: āļāļĢāļ°āļĄāļēāļ 1:1.5 āļāļķāđāļāđāļ (āđāļāđāļāļĒāđāļģāļ§āđāļēāđāļāđāļāļāļēāļĢāđāļāļĢāļāļŠāļ§āļāđāļāļĢāļāļāđāļŦāļĨāļąāļ āļāļ§āļĢāđāļāđ RRR āļāđāļģāđāļĨāļ°āļāļĢāļīāļŦāļēāļĢāļāļāļēāļ Lot āļāļĒāđāļēāļāđāļāđāļĄāļāļ§āļ!) ðŠ āļāļāļīāļāļēāļĒ: Setup āļāļĩāđāļŠāļģāļŦāļĢāļąāļāļāļāļāļĩāđāđāļŦāđāļāđāļāļāļēāļŠāđāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļģāļāļģāđāļĢāļāļēāļāļāļēāļĢāļĒāđāļāļāļąāļ§āļĢāļ°āļĒāļ°āļŠāļąāđāļāļāđāļ° āđāļĢāļēāļāļ°āđāļāđāļē Short āđāļĄāļ·āđāļāđāļŦāđāļāļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļāļ§āđāļēāļĢāļēāļāļēāļāļēāļāļāļ°āļĄāļĩāļāļēāļĢāļāļąāļāļāļēāļāđāļāđāļāļāļāļĩāđāļāļ·āļāļ§āđāļē "āđāļāļ" āđāļāļāļĢāļāļāļŠāļąāđāļāđ āļāđāļ° āļāđāļāļāļāļąāđāļ Stop Loss āđāļāļĨāđāļĄāļēāļāđ āđāļĨāļ°āļāļąāļāļāļēāļāļđāđāļāļĨāđāļāļīāļāļāļ°āļāļ° ðĻ
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@ 0861144c:e68a1caf
2025-05-12 12:33:43
This is my Bitcoin full node. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My node is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my node is useless. Without my node, I am useless. I must run my node true. I must verify my enemy who is trying to dilute me. I must reject his inflationary blocks. I will. Bitstein (2019)
I love debates. I'm one of those people who, just for fun, analyzes Abraham Lincolnâs speeches on slavery during his election campaigns, or revisits the Frost-Nixon debatesâor pretty much any speech I can get my hands on. The essence of debatesâand now that I've discovered Socratic seminarsâeven further enriches the community itself. Where we, as a Bitcoin community, stand superior in every sense of the word is that we don't just talk to stake out positions; a Bitcoiner takes a stand through their actions.
And that's exactly what we've seen over these past few weeks of debate about
OP_RETURN.Many peopleâinstinctively, Iâd sayâare inviting Bitcoin maximalists to move over to ETH and create non-monetary use cases, even as those same people are the ones loudly promoting and encouraging everyone to get Bitcoinized. So, we find ourselves in a clear contradiction that remains largely misunderstood, especially when podcasters who have never reviewed a single pull request, don't know how the merge works, and don't even have a GitHub account, suddenly want to jump into a debate encouraging others to switch node classes.
As for me, thatâs totally fine. The reason is simple: if you are a true Bitcoiner, it doesn't matter whether you understand programming (or not), use Knots, Core[^1], or any other clientâas long as you run your own node. I believe this debate helped motivate people and warned them about the real danger of not running their own node.
[^1]: I encourage people to download Core.
Why is it important to run your own node?
When people are using Bitcoin in ways you disagree with, or creating use cases you don't support, the best way to express your disapproval is through your node. Because at the end of the day, itâs the node that allows us to verify transactionsâitâs the step before final broadcast to the blockchain. Every node that gets deployed is another victory for the community against reliance on trust; every downloaded node strengthens user privacy.
The fastest way to destroy Bitcoin is by discouraging the use of personal nodes, because centralized services thrive when fewer people use this critical tool.
Use your node.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/978094
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@ c9badfea:610f861a
2025-05-10 23:17:06
- Install EtchDroid (it's free and open source)
- Launch the app, then tap What's Supported? to check compatibility with devices and disk images
- Insert the USB drive
- Tap Write An Image, then select the desired image file
- Tap Grant Access, confirm, and then tap Write image
- Optionally, allow notifications to be notified when the process is complete
- Your bootable USB drive is now ready
â ïļ This app has telemetry enabled by default. Make sure to turn it off in the app menu. If you trust F-Droid, you can get a telemetry-free version from there
â ïļ Avoid moving the phone during the image writing process
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-12 08:12:40
VIET GD is a casual index, archive, and celebration of Vietnamese graphic design. Currently, there are 274 objects in this collection. Understandably, a lot of propaganda posters... as well as music themed ones! Here below some of the most interesting ones:
Explore them all at https://vietgd.com/
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/977939
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@ c9badfea:610f861a
2025-05-10 13:57:17
- Install Grayjay (it's free and open source)
- Launch the app and navigate to the Sources tab
- Enable the desired sources (and log in if needed by tapping on the source and scrolling down to Authentication)
- Go to Android Settings > Apps, select Grayjay, and tap Open By Default and Add Link to automatically open supported links with Grayjay
- Enjoy
âđïļ If you are using Obtainium to install apps, search for Grayjay on Complex Apps
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@ a3c6f928:d45494fb
2025-05-13 13:05:44
True freedom is not only physical or financialâit also exists within the mind. Mental freedom is the ability to think clearly, make decisions without fear or doubt, and live without the constraints of limiting beliefs. It is the power to embrace your thoughts, control your emotions, and act with purpose.
What Is Mental Freedom?
Mental freedom is the state of mind where you are not held back by fear, anxiety, or self-doubt. It means breaking free from the mental barriers that keep you from living life to the fullest. When you achieve mental freedom, you are able to pursue your dreams with confidence, respond to challenges with resilience, and find peace in the present moment.
Steps to Achieving Mental Freedom
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Identify Limiting Beliefs: Understand the thoughts that hold you back and challenge their validity.
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Practice Mindfulness: Be present in the moment and aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
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Let Go of Perfectionism: Accept that mistakes are part of growth and learning.
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Cultivate Positive Thinking: Focus on possibilities and solutions rather than obstacles.
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Build Resilience: Strengthen your mental capacity to recover from setbacks.
The Importance of Mental Freedom
Achieving mental freedom allows you to live authentically and pursue your goals without hesitation. It empowers you to face challenges head-on, embrace change, and navigate life with confidence and clarity. Without mental freedom, fear and doubt can cloud your judgment and limit your potential.
Breaking Free
Mental freedom is a journey, not a destination. It requires ongoing self-awareness, self-acceptance, and growth. By taking deliberate steps to free your mind from limiting thoughts, you open the door to endless possibilities.
âThe mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.â â John Milton
Choose to be free. Choose to be limitless.
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@ 472f440f:5669301e
2025-05-12 23:29:19
Marty's Bent
Last week we covered the bombshell developments in the Samourai Wallet case. For those who didn't read that, last Monday the world was made aware of the fact that the SDNY was explicitly told by FinCEN that the federal regulator did not believe that Samourai Wallet was a money services business six months before arresting the co-founders of Samourai Wallet for conspiracy to launder money and illegally operating a money services business. This was an obvious overstep by the SDNY that many believed would be quickly alleviated, especially considering the fact that the Trump administration via the Department of Justice has made it clear that they do not intend to rule via prosecution.
It seems that this is not the case as the SDNY responded to a letter sent from the defense to dismiss the case by stating that they fully plan to move forward. Stating that they only sought the recommendations of FinCEN employees and did not believe that those employees' comments were indicative of FinCEN's overall views on this particular case. It's a pretty egregious abuse of power by the SDNY. I'm not sure if the particular lawyers and judges within the Southern District of New York are very passionate about preventing the use of self-custody bitcoin and products that enable bitcoiners to transact privately, or if they're simply participating in a broader meta war with the Trump administration - who has made it clear to federal judges across the country that last Fall's election will have consequences, mainly that the Executive Branch will try to effectuate the policies that President Trump campaigned on by any legal means necessary - and Samouari Wallet is simply in the middle of that meta war.
However, one thing is pretty clear to me, this is an egregious overstep of power. The interpretation of that law, as has been laid out and confirmed by FinCEN over the last decade, is pretty clear; you cannot be a money services business if you do not control the funds that people are sending to each other, which is definitely the case with Samourai Wallet. People downloaded Samourai Wallet, spun up their own private-public key pairs and initiated transactions themselves. Samourai never custodied funds or initiated transactions on behalf of their users. This is very cut and dry. Straight to the point. It should be something that anyone with more than two brain cells is able to discern pretty quickly.
It is imperative that anybody in the industry who cares about being able to hold bitcoin in self-custody, to mine bitcoin, and to send bitcoin in a peer-to-peer fashion makes some noise around this case. None of the current administration's attempts to foster innovation around bitcoin in the United States will matter if the wrong precedent is set in this case. If the SDNY is successful in prosecuting Samourai Wallet, it will mean that anybody holding Bitcoin in self-custody, running a bitcoin fold node or mining bitcoin will have to KYC all of their users and counterparts lest they be labeled a money services business that is breaking laws stemming from the Bank Secrecy Act. This will effectively make building a self-custody bitcoin wallet, running a node, or mining bitcoin in tillegal in the United States. The ability to comply with the rules that would be unleashed if this Samourai case goes the wrong way, are such that it will effectively destroy the industry overnight.
It is yet to be seen whether or not the Department of Justice will step in to publicly flog the SDNY and force them to stop pursuing this case. This is the only likely way that the case will go away at this point, so it is very important that bitcoiners who care about being able to self-custody bitcoin, mine bitcoin, or send bitcoin in a peer-to-peer fashion in the United States make it clear to the current administration and any local politicians that this is an issue that you care deeply about. If we are too complacent, there is a chance that the SDNY could completely annihilate the bitcoin industry in America despite of all of the positive momentum we're seeing from all angles at the moment.
Make some noise!
Bitcoin Adoption by Power Companies: The Next Frontier
In my recent conversation with Andrew Myers from Satoshi Energy, he shared their ambitious mission to "enable every electric power company to use bitcoin by block 1,050,000" â roughly three years from now. This strategic imperative isn't just about creating new Bitcoin users; it's about sovereignty. Andrew emphasized that getting Bitcoin into the hands of energy companies who value self-sovereignty creates a more balanced future economic landscape. The excitement was palpable as he described how several energy companies are already moving beyond simply selling power to Bitcoin miners and are beginning to invest in mining operations themselves.
"You have global commodity companies being like, 'Oh, this is another commodity â we want to invest in this, we want to own this,'" - Andrew Myers
Perhaps most fascinating was Andrew's revelation about major energy companies in Texas developing Bitcoin collateral products for power contracts â a practical application that could revolutionize how energy transactions are settled. As energy companies continue embracing Bitcoin for both operations and collateral, we're witnessing the early stages of a profound shift in how critical infrastructure interfaces with sound money. The implications for both sectors could be transformative.
Check out the full podcast here for more on remote viewing, Nikola Tesla's predictions, and the convergence of Bitcoin and AI technology. We cover everything from humanoid robots to the energy demands of next-generation computing.
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Final thought...
Happy belated Mother's Day to all the moms out there.
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@ c9badfea:610f861a
2025-05-10 11:08:51
- Install FUTO Keyboard (it's free and open source)
- Launch the app, tap Switch Input Methods and select FUTO Keyboard
- For voice input, choose FUTO Keyboard (needs mic permission) and grant permission While Using The App
- Configure keyboard layouts under Languages & Models as needed
Adding Support for Non-English Languages
Voice Input
- Download voice input models from the FUTO Keyboard Add-Ons page
- For languages like Chinese, German, Spanish, Russian, French, Portuguese, Korean, and Japanese, download the Multilingual-74 model
- For other languages, download Multilingual-244
- Open FUTO Keyboard, go to Languages & Models, and import the downloaded model under Voice Input
Dictionaries
- Get dictionary files from AOSP Dictionaries
- Open FUTO Keyboard, navigate to Languages & Models, and import the dictionary under Dictionary
âđïļ When typing, tap the microphone icon to use voice input
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@ eabee230:17fc7576
2025-05-12 14:38:11
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ð°ïļāšāšŧāšāšāšĩāŧāšĄāšĩāšāš§āšēāšĄāšŪāšđāŧ āšŦāšžāš· āŧāšāŧāšāšīāšāšāšąāšāŧāšŦāšžāŧāšāšāŧāŧāšĄāšđāšāšāŧāšēāš§āšŠāšēāšāšāŧāšāš°āšāŧāš―āšāŧāšāšīāšāšāšĩāŧāšĄāšĩāšĒāšđāŧāŧāšāšąāšāšŠāšīāšāšŠāšąāšāšāŧāŧāš§āŧāšēāšāš°āŧāšāšąāšāšāšĩāŧāšāšīāš āŧāšĨāš° āšāšāšāšāšģāšāšĩāŧāšŠāšēāšĄāšēāšāšŪāšąāšāšŠāšēāšĄāšđāšāšĨāš°āšāŧāšēāŧāšāŧāŧāšŪāšąāšāŧāšŦāŧāŧāšāšŧāšēāšāšąāšāšŪāšąāšāšŠāšēāšāš§āšēāšĄāšĄāšąāŧāšāšāšąāŧāšāŧāšāšĨāš°āšāšŧāšāŧāŧāŧāŧāšāŧ.
ð°ïļāŧāšāšāšĩāŧāšāŧāšāšāšāšēāšāšāš°āšāŧāšēāšāšāš°āŧāšāšāšāŧāŧāšāš°āŧāšāŧāšŠāšīāŧāšāšāšĩāŧāŧāšāšąāšāšāš·āŧāšāšēāšāŧāšāšāšēāšāŧāšĨāšāšāŧāš―āšāŧāšāšąāšāšāšĩāŧāšāŧāšāšĄāšŪāšąāšāšŦāšžāšēāšāšāšąāŧāšāšāŧāšāš·āšāšāšāšāšģ āšāŧāš―āšāšāšēāšāŧāšāšīāšāšĨāš°āšāšŧāšāŧāšāšŧāŧāšēāŧāšāšąāšāšāšāšāšāšģāŧāšāš·āŧāšāšāšĩāŧāšŠāšēāšĄāšēāšāšāŧāš―āšāšāšāšāšāšģāŧāšāšąāšāšŠāš°āšāšļāšāŧāšāšīāšāšāŧāšāšāšāšīāŧāšāšĒāšđāŧāšāš°āŧāšāšāšāšēāšāšāšēāšāŧāšāŧ.
ð°ïļāšāšēāšāšāšđāŧāšāšĩāŧāšĄāš·āŧāšāšāŧāšāšāšāšēāšāŧāšāšąāšāšāšŧāšāšāšģāšĄāš°āšāšēāšāŧāšāšāšŠāšąāšāšŠāšīāšāšāšĩāŧāšĄāšĩ āšāŧāŧāšŠāšēāšĄāšēāšāšŠāšŧāŧāšāšāŧāŧāšŠāšđāŧāšĨāšđāšāšŦāšžāšēāšāŧāšāŧ. āšāšēāšāŧāšāšąāšāšāšāšĄāŧāšāšąāšāšŠāšīāŧāšāšāšĩāŧāšāšĩ āŧāšāŧāšāŧāšēāŧāšŦāŧāšāšĩāšāŧāšāšāŧāšāšąāšāšāšāšĄāŧāšŦāŧāšāš·āšāšāŧāšāš āšāšŧāšāšāšĩāŧāšŪāšđāŧāšāšąāšāšāŧāš―āšāŧāšāšīāšāšāšĩāŧāšĄāšĩāšāšēāšāšĨāš°āšāšŧāšāŧāšāšŧāŧāšēāŧāšāšŠāšđāŧāšāšāšāšāšģ āŧāšāšēāš°āšāšāšāšāšģāšĄāšąāšāŧāšāšąāšāšŠāšēāšāšŧāš.
āŧāšāšāšĩāŧāŧāšāšŧāŧāšēāŧāš āŧāšĨāš° āšĄāšāšāšāšēāšāŧāšāšāš§āŧāšēāšāŧāŧāšŠāšēāšĄāšēāšāšŪāšąāšāšŠāšēāšŠāšīāšāšŠāšąāšāšŠāšđāŧāšĨāšđāšāšŦāšžāšēāšāŧāšāŧ āŧāšāšąāšāŧāšāŧāšāŧāšāšāš°āšĨāšīāšĄāšēāšāšāšĩāŧāšāŧāŧāšāŧāšāŧāšēāš āšāŧāš―āšāŧāšāŧāšāŧāšŦāŧāŧāšāšąāšāšŠāšīāŧāšāšāšĩāŧāšŪāšąāšāšŠāšēāšĄāšđāšāšĨāš°āšāŧāšēāŧāšāŧāŧāšāŧāšāšīāš.ð°ïļāŧāšŪāšŧāšēāŧāšāšāšāšĩāšāšĩāŧāŧāšāšĩāšāšĄāšĩāšāšŧāšāšŪāš―āšāšĄāšēāŧāšĨāŧāš§ āŧāšāšĩāšāšāšķāŧāšāšāšīāšāŧāšāšāš°āŧāšāšāŧāšŪāšŧāšēāšāŧāŧāŧāšāŧāšĒāšēāšāŧāšŦāŧāšāšąāšāŧāšŧāšāŧāšāŧāšĒāšēāšāŧāšŦāŧāšŠāšķāšāšŠāšē āŧāšĨāš° āšāšąāŧāšāšāšģāšāšēāšĄāš§āŧāšēāšāšĩāŧāšāŧāšēāšāšĄāšēāšĄāšąāšāŧāšāšąāšāŧāšāšāšāšĩāŧāŧāšāŧāšāŧāŧ āŧāšāšīāšāšāšĩāŧāšĨāšąāšāšāš§āšēāšĄāšāšļāšĄ āŧāšāšīāšāšāš°āšĨāšīāšĄāšēāšāšāŧāŧāšāšģāšāšąāš āšāšēāšāŧāšāŧāšāšŧāšāŧāšēāšāŧāšāšāšāšąāšāšāšąāš. āšāŧāšēāšāšāšāšāšŧāš§āšŦāšžāš·āšāšŧāšāŧāšāŧāŧāšāšāšĩāŧāšāšđāŧāŧāšāšāŧāš§āšāŧāšŦāšāšāšēāšāšāšąāŧāšāŧāšāŧāšāšąāšāšŠāšīāšāŧāšāšāšīāšāšāšēāšāšāšĩāŧāšāŧāŧāšāŧāš―āšāŧāšāŧāšāŧāšāšąāšāšŠāšīāšāšŠāšąāš. āšāšĩāŧāŧāšĄāŧāšāŧāšāšāšēāšāšāšĩāŧāšāš°āŧāšāŧāŧāšāšāŧāŧāšāšīāšāšāšēāšāšāšąāŧāšāŧāšāšāšŦāšąāšāšĄāšēāšŠāšķāšāšŠāšēāŧāšāšīāšāŧāšāŧāšāšīāšāŧāšĨāŧāš§āŧāšĄāŧāšāšāšąāšāšāšąāšāŧāšāŧ āŧāš§āšĨāšēāšĄāšĩāšāŧāšēāšŠāšķāšāšŠāšēāšāšīāšāšāšāš.
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@ 75869cfa:76819987
2025-05-13 03:26:29
GM, Nostriches!
The Nostr Review is a biweekly newsletter focused on Nostr statistics, protocol updates, exciting programs, the long-form content ecosystem, and key events happening in the Nostr-verse. If youâre interested, join me in covering updates from the Nostr ecosystem!
Quick review:
In the past two weeks, Nostr statistics indicate over 211,000 daily trusted pubkey events. The number of new users has seen a notable decrease, Profiles with contact lists were representing a 50% decline. More than 5 million events have been published, reflecting a 34% decrease. Total Zap activity stands at approximately 14 million, marking a 12% increase.
Additionally, 25 pull requests were submitted to the Nostr protocol, with 8 merged. A total of 60 Nostr projects were tracked, with 18 releasing product updates, and over 356 long-form articles were published, 36% focusing on Bitcoin and Nostr. During this period, 5 notable events took place, and 2 significant events are upcoming.
Nostr Statistics
Based on user activity, the total daily trusted pubkeys writing events is about 211,000, representing a slight 2.7 % decrease compared to the previous period. Daily activity peaked at 17027 events, with a low of approximately 15340.
The number of new users has decreased significantly.Profiles with contact lists were 12961, representing a decline of approximately 50% compared to the previous period. The number of profiles with bios and pubkey-written events remained stable.
The total number of note events published is around 5 million, reflecting a 34% decrease.Posts remain the most dominant category by volume, representing a 9% decrease compared to the previous period.
For zap activity, the total zap amount is about 14 million, showing an decrease of over 12% compared to the previous period.
Data source: https://stats.nostr.band/
NIPs
Introduce NIP-PNS: Private Note Storage #1893
nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s is proposing PNS that empowers Nostr users with a secure and seamless way to store personal notesâlike diaries, drafts, or private application settingsâacross devices while keeping them completely private. Built on client-side encryption, PNS ensures that only the user can read or manage their notes, even as they sync effortlessly via Nostr relays. Unlike traditional local storage or cumbersome encrypted file solutions, PNS offers privacy without sacrificing convenience, using deterministic keys tied to each user or device. It integrates directly with Nostrâs open infrastructure, enabling private data to coexist with public eventsâsecure, synchronized, and under your control.
Create 97.md: Ring Signatures #1894
nostr:npub1u5njm6g5h5cpw4wy8xugu62e5s7f6fnysv0sj0z3a8rengt2zqhsxrldq3 is proposing a PR that ring signatures can be synergistic with other web of trust related tools.
Introduce NIP: Relay metadata propagation #1900
nostr:npub1txukm7xckhnxkwu450sm59vh2znwm45mewaps4awkef2tvsgh4vsf7phrl is proposing a simple propagation mechanism for kind:0 (user metadata) and kind:10002 (relay list metadata) events between relays. Relays are allowed to forward such events to their peers, improving client synchronization.
nostr:npub1gzuushllat7pet0ccv9yuhygvc8ldeyhrgxuwg744dn5khnpk3gs3ea5ds defines a standardized interaction pattern for Nostr Data Vending Machines (DVMs). It focuses on how clients discover DVM capabilities, request jobs, and receive results. This NIP decouples the core DVM interaction from specific job-type implementations, which should be defined in separate documents.
NIP-47 Add Hold Invoice Support #1913
frnandu is proposing PR that introduces support for hold invoices in the Nostr Wallet Connect (NIP-47) protocol.Hold invoices enable more advanced payment workflows where the receiver must explicitly settle or cancel the invoice using the preimage. This allows for enhanced control and coordination in payment flows, such as conditional payments or escrow-like behavior.
Add A Generic Raitng/Review NIP #1914
nostr:npub1cgd35mxmy37vhkfcmjckk9dylguz6q8l67cj6h9m45tj5rx569cql9kfex is proposing generic nip that meant to handle all categories of things via namespaced Ids.
Notable Projects
ââCoracle 0.6.15 nostr:npub13myx4j0pp9uenpjjq68wdvqzywuwxfj64welu28mdvaku222mjtqzqv3qk
New version of Coracle is out: 0.6.15 â this one is just more QoL improvements and bugfixes â the big one this time is better blossom support (and dropping nip 96!). * Fix safe areas more * Improve remote signing * Drop nip 96 support * Use user blossom servers * Improve profile edit page * Avoid duplicate notes in feeds
Flotilla nostr:npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn
New version of Flotilla is out as well â 1.0.2 is mostly cleanup from the 1.0 release earlier this week. * Fix add relay button * Fix safe inset areas * Better rendering for errors from relays * Improve remote signer login
Damus Notedeck Beta nostr:npub18m76awca3y37hkvuneavuw6pjj4525fw90necxmadrvjg0sdy6qsngq955
New in Notedeck Beta: * Dave nostr ai assistant app * GIFs! * Fulltext note search * Add full screen images, add zoom & pan * Zaps! NWC/ Wallet ui * Introduce last note per pubkey feed (experimental) * Allow multiple media uploads per selection * Major Android improvements (still wip) * Added notedeck app sidebar * User Tagging * Note truncation * Local network note broadcast, broadcast notes to other notedeck notes while you're offline * Mute list support (reading) * Relay list support * Ctrl-enter to send notes * Added relay indexing (relay columns soon) * Click hashtags to open hashtag timeline
Primal V2.2 nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg
Version 2.2 is now live, bringing long-awaited features like Amber signing support and much more. Hereâs whatâs new: * Blossom media * Push notifications * Notifications overhaul * External signer support * Feed: image gallery revamp * Muted words, hashtags, & threads * Request delete for notes and articles * System photos: share via Primal
Nostur nostr:npub1n0stur7q092gyverzc2wfc00e8egkrdnnqq3alhv7p072u89m5es5mk6h0
New in this version: * Add blossom media server support * Support multiple blossom servers as mirror * Fixed feed position reset on audio bar toggle * Fixed post screenshot broken for quoted posts
Fountain 1.2 nostr:npub1v5ufyh4lkeslgxxcclg8f0hzazhaw7rsrhvfquxzm2fk64c72hps45n0v5
Fountain 1.2 is live on iOS and Android This massive update brings significant design and UX improvements across the app along with new episode summaries features. Here's what's new: * Library Design Update: Fountain has made it much easier to navigate between podcasts and music in the library with the addition of new content-type filters. The Recently Played view allows users to quickly jump back into what they were listening to before, and the design of the content cards has also been refreshed. * Content Pages Design Update: All content pagesâincluding shows, episodes, artists, albums, tracks, clips, and playlistsâhave undergone an extensive redesign. The previous tab layout has been replaced with scrollable pages, show notes formatting has been improved, and features like chapters and transcripts have been revamped. * Episode Summaries: Each episode page now features a Summary button above the show notes. Users can pay 500 sats to unlock a summary or upgrade to Fountain Premium for $2.99/month to enjoy unlimited summaries. Summaries and transcripts are now bundled together, and theyâre faster, cheaper, and more accurate than ever before. * Playback Improvements: The audio engine has been completely rebuilt from the ground up. Playback is now more robust and reliableâespecially for music. Tracks now play instantly when tapped, and users can skip seamlessly between tracks in albums and playlists. The player interface has also been updated for easier access to show notes, comments, transcripts, and chapters, with the addition of a smart resume feature for podcasts.
DEG Mods nostr:npub17jl3ldd6305rnacvwvchx03snauqsg4nz8mruq0emj9thdpglr2sst825x
- New Events Aggregator Server, a type of aggregate/caching server that helps collect and organize mod and blog posts from the (nostr) network and presents them to the user, providing more (immensely more) reliability in discovering and presenting mods and blog posts.
- Adjusted how the mods and blogs are fetched and presented in various pages (there's now pagination for each of their pages, making navigation easier than before).
- Minor adjustment to the design of the gallery of mod posts.
- Images in a social post (in /feed) are now clustered depending on if they're next to each other.
- Quote-repost chain won't render its preview with the second quote-repost (under the posts tab in the feed page).
- Added media upload to the edit profile page.
- The games page now has a filter to switch between popular ones (shows the most popular games first based on mods published to it) or latest ones (shows games based on the latest published mods).
- Mods that are blocked by the user are now swapped with a box telling the user this is a blocked mod by them, with an option to see what that mod is.
- Mods can now be properly discovered, as soon as they're discovered, and presented (Because of that aggregate server implementation).
- A lot more games, with better search term prioritization, are now properly showing when searching in the mod submission page
- Visiting a social post directly is now visible without needing to login
RUNSTR nostr:npub1vygzr642y6f8gxcjx6auaf2vd25lyzarpjkwx9kr4y752zy6058s8jvy4e
- Record your cardio and post to nostr
- Save your stats to nostr
- Listen to your nostr:npub1yfg0d955c2jrj2080ew7pa4xrtj7x7s7umt28wh0zurwmxgpyj9shwv6vg playlists and zap your favorite artists
- Interact with the Kind1 RUNSTR Feed
- Interact with NIP29 run clubs
nostr:npub17h9fn2ny0lycg7kmvxmw6gqdnv2epya9h9excnjw9wvml87nyw8sqy3hpu Now it's possible to keep playing your text while voca is in the background.
Wasabi Wallet v2.6.0 nostr:npub1jw7scmeuewhywwytqxkxec9jcqf3znw2fsyddcn3948lw9q950ps9y35fg
- Support for Standard BIP 158 Block Filters
- Full Node Integration Rework
- Create & Recover SLIP 39 Shares
- Nostr Update Manager
Futr nostr nostr:npub18wxf0t5jsmcpy57ylzx595twskx8eyj382lj7wp9rtlhzdg5hnnqvt4xra
- Solved memory leak in Qt5
- Fixed recursive re-rendering bug in Qt5
- Enable QML debugger through Haskell binding
- Improve event handling and Qt5 signal triggering
ZEUS v0.11.0 nostr:npub1xnf02f60r9v0e5kty33a404dm79zr7z2eepyrk5gsq3m7pwvsz2sazlpr5
ZEUS v0.11.0-alpha3 with Cashu support is now available for testing: * Fix: addresses issues with sweeping Cashu tokens to self-custody with remote connections * Feat: Core Lightning: Taproot address support * Misc: UX enhancements * Cashu wallets are tied to Embedded LND wallets. Enable under Settings > Ecash * Other wallet types can still sweep funds from Cashu tokens * ZEUS Pay now supports Cashu address types. You can switch between Zaplocker, Cashu, and NWC mode but can only use one at a time.
Oracolo nostr:npub10000003zmk89narqpczy4ff6rnuht2wu05na7kpnh3mak7z2tqzsv8vwqk
Now the short notes block has two new styles: "Board" and "Full content"; the former shows notes in a pinterest-like fashion on two columns, while the latter shows full notes in full screen.
Umbrel 1.4.1 nostr:npub1aghreq2dpz3h3799hrawev5gf5zc2kt4ch9ykhp9utt0jd3gdu2qtlmhct
- Search files anywhere with â/Ctrl + K
- New Favorites & Recents widgets
- Real-time transfer speed + ETA
- Snappier performance
- Several other enhancements & fixes
Shopstr v0.4.2 nostr:npub15dc33fyg3cpd9r58vlqge2hh8dy6hkkrjxkhluv2xpyfreqkmsesesyv6e
This update brings the following improvements and fixes: * Added Blossom media support for image uploads with metadata stripping * Added a terms of service and privacy policy * Added pagination for product viewing * Fixed relay list duplication bug * Removed excessive bottom margin on marketplace page
nostr.build nostr:npub1nxy4qpqnld6kmpphjykvx2lqwvxmuxluddwjamm4nc29ds3elyzsm5avr7
The latest free features are: * 100MB upload size * Blossom support * David Lynch tribute page
openvibe nostr:npub1plstrz6dhu8q4fq0e4rjpxe2fxe5x87y2w6xpm70gh9qh5tt66kqkgkx8j
- Share Even Further : Crosspost from one network to another, or take posts beyond the open social web. Share anything, anywhere â effortlessly from
Ditto.13 nostr:npub10qdp2fc9ta6vraczxrcs8prqnv69fru2k6s2dj48gqjcylulmtjsg9arpj
Ditto 1.3 is all about discovery. From improved search and event fetching to a brand-new Explore tab, this release makes it easier than ever to find people, posts, and conversations across the #Nostr network. We've also rolled out streaks, media improvements, translation upgrades, and key admin tools.
Long-Form Content Eco
In the past two weeks, more than 356 long-form articles have been published, including over 90 articles on Bitcoin and more than 37 related to Nostr, accounting for 36% of the total content.
These articles about Nostr mainly explore the ongoing evolution and challenges of the decentralized protocol, including relay scalability, spam mitigation, signer tools, and publishing workflows. They highlight the networkâs technical progress as it handles increasing data loads and infrastructure demands, while also addressing issues like spam and search limitations. Many articles focus on content creation and distribution, showcasing tools for decentralized publishing and media hosting. Others introduce practical guides for secure identity management and signer usage. The ecosystemâs economic potential is also discussed, with suggestions for monetization and community growth. Personal reflections and critiques further illustrate the culture and complexity of Nostr as it expands.
These articles about Bitcoin cover a broad spectrum of topics, highlighting its evolving role in technology, culture, and the global economy. They discuss core concepts such as decentralization, financial sovereignty, and Bitcoin as digital gold, while also addressing current issues like OP_RETURN restrictions, mining centralization, and environmental concerns. Real-world use casesâsuch as remittances, merchant adoption, and Bitcoin's growth in emerging markets like Africa and South Americaâare frequently explored. Many articles focus on user education, including wallet security, key management, and node operation. Others provide commentary through book reviews, political reflections, and personal narratives, illustrating how Bitcoin is shaping both individual behavior and institutional thinking.
Thank you, nostr:npub186a9aaqmyp436j0gkxl8yswhat2ampahxunpmfjv80qwyaglywhqswhd06 nostr:npub1xncam2l8u5chg6w096v89f2q2l0lz4jz4n7q7tdjsu6y5t9qea7q2cmrua nostr:npub10m6lrv2kaf08a8um0plhj5dj6yqlw7qxzeag6393z352zrs0e5nsr2tff3 nostr:npub15hhygatg5gmjyfkkguqn54f9r6k8m5m6ksyqffgjrf3uut982sqsffn4vc nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 nostr:npub1rsv7kx5avkmq74p85v878e9d5g3w626343xhyg76z5ctfc30kz7q9u4dke nostr:npub1jp3776ujdul56rfkkrv8rxxgrslqr07rz83xpmz3ndl74lg7ngys320eg2 nostr:npub1dk8z5f8pkrn2746xuhfk347a0g6fsxh20wk492fh9h8lkha2efxqgeq55a nostr:npub18sufer6dgm9gzvt8gw37x08dk8gxr8u80rh8f4rjv4m4u73wlalsygnz5q nostr:npub1qpdufhjpel94srm3ett2azgf49m9dp3n5nm2j0rt0l2mlmc3ux3qza082j nostr:npub1th6p84x9u5p4lagglkvm8zepa2dq4s9eanp57vcj4w5652kafads7m930q nostr:npub1xx8t4wk2cvnz5ez7sxkvx40phgqa05a8qas4mcss0fjcdx3x96hq7jdm20 npub1qn4ylq6s79tz4gwkphq8q4sltwurs6s36xsq2u8aw3qd5ggwzuf, nostr:npub1jrr9dlerex7tg8njvc88c60asxnf5dp8hgcerh0q8w3gdyurl48q6s5nwv nostr:npub1harur8s4wmwzgrugwdmrd9gcv6zzfkzfmp36xu4tel0ces7j2uas3gcqdy and others, for your work. Enriching Nostrâs long-form content ecosystem is crucial.Nostriches Global Meet Ups
Recently, several Nostr events have been hosted in different countries. * Recently, YakiHonne collaborated with the University of Jos and Ipaybtc community to successfully host two Nostr Workshops, attracting over 50 enthusiastic participants. The events not only provided a comprehensive introduction to the Nostr ecosystem and Bitcoin payments but also offered hands-on experiences with decentralized technologies through the YakiHonne platform.
The Nostr & Poker Night* was held on April 30 at the Bitcoin Embassy in El Salvador.The event featured an engaging Nostr-themed presentation by nostr:npub1dmnzphvk097ahcpecwfeml08xw8sg2cj4vux55m5xalqtzz9t78q6k3kv6 followed by a relaxed and enjoyable poker night. Notably, 25% of the poker tournament prize was donated to support MyFirstBitcoin and its mission to provide Bitcoin education. * A free webinar on venture capital, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies was held online on May 6 at 12:00 PM (ARG time). Organized in collaboration with Draper Cygnus, the event introduced the fundamentals of venture capital, showcased the projects of ONG Bitcoin Argentina Academy, and provided attendees with the opportunity to interact with the guest speakers. * Bitcoin Unveiled: Demystifying Freedom Money was held on May 10, 2025, at Almara Hub. The event explored Bitcoinâs transformative potential, helping participants understand its purpose, learn how to get started, build a career in the Bitcoin space, and begin their Bitcoin savings journey. Featured speakers included nostr:npub1sn0q3zptdcm8qh8ktyhwtrnr9htwpykav8qnryhusr9mcr9ustxqe4tr2x Theophilus Isah, nostr:npub1s7xkezkzlfvya6ce6cuhzwswtxqm787pwddk2395pt9va4ulzjjszuz67p and Megasley.
Here is the upcoming Nostr event that you might want to check out. * The Bitcoin 2025 conference was held from May 26 to 29 at the Venetian Convention Center in Las Vegas, with the Nostr community hosting a series of vibrant activities. While the Nostr Lounge served as a central hub for socializing and technical exchange, featuring app demos, lightning talks, and limited-edition merchandise. Nostr also delivered two key presentations during the conference, focusing on multisig key management and the future of decentralized social media. * BTC Prague 2025 is the largest and most influential Bitcoin-only conference in Europe. It will take place from June 19 to 21, 2025, at PVA Expo Praha in Prague, Czech Republic. The event is expected to attract over 10,000 attendees from around the world, including entrepreneurs, developers, investors, and educators.
The conference will feature more than 200 speakers from various sectors of the global Bitcoin ecosystem, nostr:npub14gm6rq7rkw56cd08aa4k5tvjnepqnxm4xvc535wj0wyjxlgrfa8sqdgv87 nostr:npub1dg6es53r3hys9tk3n7aldgz4lx4ly8qu4zg468zwyl6smuhjjrvsnhsguz nostr:npub1ymgefd46k55yfwph8tdlxur573puastaqdmxff4vj20xj0uh3p2s06k8d5 nostr:npub1jt97tpsul3fp8hvf7zn0vzzysmu9umcrel4hpgflg4vnsytyxwuqt8la9y nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m nostr:npub1g53mukxnjkcmr94fhryzkqutdz2ukq4ks0gvy5af25rgmwsl4ngq43drvk nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nvr
and more. In addition to the main program, several side events will be held, such as Developer Hack Days, Cypherpunk gatherings, and Women in Bitcoin initiatives.
Additionally, We warmly invite event organizers who have held recent activities to reach out to us so we can work together to promote the prosperity and development of the Nostr ecosystem.
Thanks for reading! If thereâs anything I missed, feel free to reach out and help improve the completeness and accuracy of my coverage.
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-11 06:23:03
Past week summary
From a Self Custody for Organizations perspective, after analyzing the existing protocols (Cerberus, 10xSecurityBTCguide and Glacier) and reading a bunch of relates articles and guides, have wrapped to the conclusion that this format it is good to have as reference. However, something else is needed. For example, a summary or a map of the whole process to provide an overview, plus a way to deliver all the information and the multy-process in a more enjoyable way. Not a job for this hackathon, but with the right collaborations I assume it's possible to: - build something that might introduce a bit more quests and gamification - provide a learning environment (with testnet funds) could also be crucial on educating those unfamiliar with bitcoin onchain dynamics.
Have been learning more and playing around practicing best accessibility practices and how it could be applied to a desktop software like Bitcoin Safe. Thanks to @johnjherzog for providing a screen recording of his first experience and @jasonb for suggesting the tools to be used. (in this case tested/testing on Windows with the Accessibility Insights app). Some insight shared have been also applied to the website, running a full accessibility check (under WCAG 2.2 ADA, and Section 508 standards) with 4 different plugins and two online tools. I recognize that not all of them works and analyze the same parameters, indeed they complement each other providing a more accurate review.
For Bitcoin Safe interface improvements, many suggestions have been shared with @andreasgriffin , including: - a new iconset, including a micro-set to display the number of confirmed blocs for each transaction - a redesigned History/Dashboard - small refinements like adding missing columns on the tables - allow the user to select which columns to be displayed - sorting of unconfirmed transactions - Defining a new style for design elements like mempool blocks and quick receive boxes You can find below some screenshots with my proposals that hopefully will be included in the next release.
Last achievement this week was to prepare the website https://Safe.BTC.pub, the container where all the outcomes f this experiment will be published. You can have a look, just consider it still WIP. Branding for the project has also been finalized and available in this penpot file https://design.penpot.app/#/workspace?team-id=cec80257-5021-8137-8005-eab60c043dd6&project-id=cec80257-5021-8137-8005-eab60c043dd8&file-id=95aea877-d515-80ac-8006-23a251886db3&page-id=132f519a-39f4-80db-8006-2a41c364a545
What's for next week
After spending most of the time learning and reading material, this coming week will be focused on deliverables. The goal as planned will be to provide: - Finalized Safeâŋits brand and improve overall desktop app experience, including categorization of transactions and addresses - An accessibility report or guide for Bitcoin Safe and support to implement best practices - A first draft of the Self-Custody for Organizations guide/framework/protocol, ideally delivered through the website http://Safe.BTC.pub in written format, but also as FlowChart to help have an overview of the whole resources needed and the process itself. This will clearly define preparations and tools/hardwares needed to successfully complete the process.
To learn more about the project, you can visit: Designathon website: https://event.bitcoin.design/#project-recj4SVNLLkuWHpKq Discord channel: https://discord.com/channels/903125802726596648/1369200271632236574 Previous SN posts: https://stacker.news/items/974489/r/DeSign_r and https://stacker.news/items/974488/r/DeSign_r
Stay tuned, more will be happening this coming week
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/977190
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@ d360efec:14907b5f
2025-05-10 03:57:17
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-11 05:52:56
Past week summary
From a Self Custody for Organizations perspective, after analyzing the existing protocols (Cerberus, 10xSecurityBTCguide and Glacier) and reading a bunch of relates articles and guides, have wrapped to the conclusion that this format it is good to have as reference. However, something else is needed. For example, a summary or a map of the whole process to provide an overview, plus a way to deliver all the information and the multy-process in a more enjoyable way. Not a job for this hackathon, but with the right collaborations I assume it's possible to: - build something that might introduce a bit more quests and gamification - provide a learning environment (with testnet funds) could also be crucial on educating those unfamiliar with bitcoin onchain dynamics.
Have been learning more and playing around practicing best accessibility practices and how it could be applied to a desktop software like Bitcoin Safe. Thanks to @johnjherzog for providing a screen recording of his first experience and @jasonbohio for suggesting the tools to be used. (in this case tested/testing on Windows with the Accessibility Insights app). Some insight shared have been also applied to the website, running a full accessibility check (under WCAG 2.2 ADA, and Section 508 standards) with 4 different plugins and two online tools. I recognize that not all of them works and analyze the same parameters, indeed they complement each other providing a more accurate review.
For Bitcoin Safe interface improvements, many suggestions have been shared with @andreasgriffin , including: - a new iconset, including a micro-set to display the number of confirmed blocs for each transaction - a redesigned History/Dashboard - small refinements like adding missing columns on the tables - allow the user to select which columns to be displayed - sorting of unconfirmed transactions - Defining a new style for design elements like mempool blocks and quick receive boxes You can find below some screenshots with my proposals that hopefully will be included in the next release.
Last achievement this week was to prepare the website https://Safe.BTC.pub, the container where all the outcomes f this experiment will be published. You can have a look, just consider it still WIP. Branding for the project has also been finalized and available in this penpot file https://design.penpot.app/#/workspace?team-id=cec80257-5021-8137-8005-eab60c043dd6&project-id=cec80257-5021-8137-8005-eab60c043dd8&file-id=95aea877-d515-80ac-8006-23a251886db3&page-id=132f519a-39f4-80db-8006-2a41c364a545
What's for next week
After spending most of the time learning and reading material, this coming week will be focused on deliverables. The goal as planned will be to provide: - Finalized Safeâŋits brand and improve overall desktop app experience, including categorization of transactions and addresses - An accessibility report or guide for Bitcoin Safe and support to implement best practices - A first draft of the Self-Custody for Organizations guide/framework/protocol, ideally delivered through the website http://Safe.BTC.pub in written format, but also as FlowChart to help have an overview of the whole resources needed and the process itself. This will clearly define preparations and tools/hardwares needed to successfully complete the process.
To learn more about the project, you can visit: Designathon website: https://event.bitcoin.design/#project-recj4SVNLLkuWHpKq Discord channel: https://discord.com/channels/903125802726596648/1369200271632236574 Previous SN posts: https://stacker.news/items/974489/r/DeSign_r and https://stacker.news/items/974488/r/DeSign_r
Stay tuned, more will be happening this coming week
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/977180
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@ a5ee4475:2ca75401
2025-05-09 17:13:22
lista #descentralismo #compilado #portugues
*Algumas destas listas ainda estÃĢo sendo trocadas, portanto as versÃĩes mais recentes delas sÃģ estÃĢo visÃveis no Amethyst por causa da ferramenta de ediçÃĢo.
Clients do Nostr e Outras Coisas
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Modelos de IA e Ferramentas
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Iniciativas de Bitcoin
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Profissionais Brasileiros no Nostr
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Comunidades em PortuguÊs no Nostr
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Grupos em PortuguÊs no Nostr
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Jogos de CÃģdigo Aberto
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Outros Links
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@ c631e267:c2b78d3e
2025-05-10 09:50:45
Information ohne Reflexion ist geistiger Flugsand. \ Ernst Reinhardt
Der lateinische Ausdruck ÂŦQuo vadisÂŧ als Frage nach einer Entwicklung oder Ausrichtung hat biblische Wurzeln. Er wird aber auch in unserer Alltagssprache verwendet, laut Duden meist als Ausdruck von Besorgnis oder Skepsis im Sinne von: ÂŦWohin wird das fÞhren?Âŧ
Der Sinn und Zweck von so mancher politischen Entscheidung erschlieÃt sich heutzutage nicht mehr so leicht, und viele Trends kÃķnnen uns Sorge bereiten. Das sind einerseits sehr konkrete Themen wie die zunehmende Militarisierung und die geschichtsvergessene Kriegstreiberei in Europa, deren Feindbildpflege aktuell beim Gedenken an das Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs beschÃĪmende Formen annimmt.
Auch das hohe Gut der Schweizer NeutralitÃĪt scheint immer mehr in Gefahr. Die schleichende Bewegung der Eidgenossenschaft in Richtung NATO und damit weg von einer Vermittlerposition erhÃĪlt auch durch den neuen Verteidigungsminister Anschub. Martin Pfister mÃķchte eine stÃĪrkere Einbindung in die europÃĪische Verteidigungsarchitektur, verwechselt bei der Argumentation jedoch Ursache und Wirkung.
Das Thema Gesundheit ist als Zugpferd fÞr GeschÃĪfte und Kontrolle offenbar schon zuverlÃĪssig etabliert. Die hauptsÃĪchlich privat finanzierte Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) ist dabei durch ein Netzwerk von sogenannten ÂŦCollaborating CentresÂŧ sogar so weit in nationale Einrichtungen eingedrungen, dass man sich fragen kann, ob diese nicht von Genf aus gesteuert werden.
Das Schweizer Bundesamt fÞr Gesundheit (BAG) Þbernimmt in dieser Funktion ebenso von der WHO definierte Aufgaben und Pflichten wie das deutsche Robert Koch-Institut (RKI). Gegen die Covid-ÂŦImpfungÂŧ fÞr Schwangere, die das BAG empfiehlt, obwohl es fehlende wissenschaftliche Belege fÞr deren Schutzwirkung einrÃĪumt, formiert sich im Tessin gerade Widerstand.
Unter dem Stichwort ÂŦGesundheitssicherheitÂŧ werden uns die Bestrebungen verkauft, essenzielle Dienste mit einer biometrischen digitalen ID zu verknÞpfen. Das dient dem Profit mit unseren Daten und fÞhrt im Ergebnis zum Verlust unserer demokratischen Freiheiten. Die deutsche elektronische Patientenakte (ePA) ist ein Element mit solchem Potenzial. Die Schweizer BÞrger haben gerade ein Referendum gegen das revidierte E-ID-Gesetz erzwungen. In Thailand ist seit Anfang Mai fÞr die Einreise eine ÂŦDigital Arrival CardÂŧ notwendig, die mit ihrer GesundheitserklÃĪrung einen Impfpass ÂŦdurch die HintertÞrÂŧ befÞrchten lÃĪsst.
Der massive Blackout auf der iberischen Halbinsel hat vermehrt Fragen dazu aufgeworfen, wohin uns Klimawandel-Hysterie und ÂŦgrÞneÂŧ Energiepolitik fÞhren werden. Meine Kollegin Wiltrud Schwetje ist dem nachgegangen und hat in mehreren BeitrÃĪgen darÞber berichtet. Wenig Þberraschend fÞhren interessante Spuren mal wieder zu internationalen GroÃbanken, Globalisten und zur EU-Kommission.
Zunehmend bedenklich ist aber ganz allgemein auch die manifestierte Spaltung unserer Gesellschaften. Angesichts der tiefen und sorgsam gepflegten GrÃĪben fÃĪllt es inzwischen schwer, eine zukunftsfÃĪhige Perspektive zu erkennen. Umso begrÞÃenswerter sind Initiativen wie die KÃķlner Veranstaltungsreihe ÂŦNeue Visionen fÞr die ZukunftÂŧ. Diese mÃķchte die Diskussionskultur reanimieren und dazu beitragen, dass Menschen wieder ohne Angst und ergebnisoffen Þber kontroverse Themen der Zeit sprechen.
Quo vadis â Wohin gehen wir also? Die Suche nach Orientierung in diesem vermeintlichen Chaos fÞhrt auch zur Reflexion Þber den eigenen Lebensweg. Das ist positiv insofern, als wir daraus Kraft schÃķpfen kÃķnnen. Ob derweil der neue Papst, dessen ÂŦVorgÃĪngerÂŧ Petrus unsere Ausgangsfrage durch die christliche Legende zugeschrieben wird, dabei eine Rolle spielt, muss jede/r selbst wissen. Mir persÃķnlich ist allein schon ein FÞhrungsanspruch wie der des Petrusprimats der rÃķmisch-katholischen Kirche eher suspekt.
[Titelbild: Pixabay]
Dieser Beitrag wurde mit dem Pareto-Client geschrieben und ist zuerst auf Transition News erschienen.
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@ 7e8ca676:b6a7569f
2025-05-13 01:47:06
There was a time when Bitcoin smelled like ozone and rebellion. When men wore hoodies because they meant it. When software didnât come with a mission statement or a DAO-approved pronoun guide. When the only thing a Bitcoin dev feared was being wrong, not being unpopular. \ \ That time is dead. \ \ It died somewhere between the fifth Twitter thread explaining why putting JPEGs on the base layer was âvalid use,â and the fiftieth PR that added complexity to the engine in order to simplify the cupholders. Now weâre here, ankle-deep in a pool of our own mediocrity, arguing over whether we should triple the OP_RETURN limit so a VC-backed sidechain company can offload its plumbing costs onto your Raspberry Pi. \ \ Welcome to the future. Itâs paved in GitHub comments and smells like a WeWork bathroom. \ \ Letâs speak plainly. This whole drama is not about OP_RETURN. Itâs about power. Not electrical power. Not hash power. Soft power. The power to redefine what Bitcoin is for, one pull request at a time. It is the power to turn the protocol from a blunt, uncompromising monetary weapon into a polite corporate middleware bus for protocol startups that couldnât raise a Series B without a little help from their friends in Core. \ \ Jameson Lopp wants to increase the OP_RETURN limit. Why? Because his company, Citrea, needs to squeeze a few more bytes into every transaction. It's not a crime. Itâs not even dishonest. It's just pathetically on the nose. They donât want to pay miners directly. They want the mempool to be their free emergency broadcast system. They want to lean on the public infrastructure without sending flowers or even a thank-you note. \ \ And what does Core say? \ \ They say yes. \ \ Because of âtechnical merit.â \ \ Because itâs âmore efficient.â \ \ Because the devs have long since stopped being guardians of the protocol and started being unpaid product managers for whoever can string enough buzzwords together in a conference talk. \ \ You can see it in their eyes. You can hear it in their interviews. The Core devs arenât building Bitcoin anymore. Theyâre managing Bitcoin. Theyâre curating it. Polishing it. Nerfing it for mass adoption. Like a bunch of Brooklyn baristas trying to make espresso kid-friendly. Bitcoin used to be an espresso shot poured directly into the mouth of the Federal Reserve. Now itâs a lukewarm latte with oat milk and consensus-breaking sprinkles. \ \ The worst part? The refusal to acknowledge that this is not about UTXO bloat. It's not about cleaner mempools. Itâs about upstreaming corporate convenience into the base layer under the halo of neutrality. Itâs about giving polite names to ugly compromises. âPolicy adjustment.â âErgonomic improvement.â âRelay optimization.â They speak in this weird dialect of bureaucratic techspeak that means nothing and does less. \ \ Meanwhile, the only thing that actually matters gets lost: ossification. \ \ The holy grail of this protocol is ossification. Not stagnation. Not laziness. Not gridlock. Just stability. The longer Bitcoin can go without consensus changes, the more credible it becomes. The more unchangeable it becomes. Like gravity. Like rust. It doesnât matter how good your argument is. The system wonât budge. Thatâs the point. The value of Bitcoin isnât in how clever the devs are. Itâs in how irrelevant they become. \ \ But ossification isn't something you declare. You sneak up on it. You approach it sideways, like a wild animal. You do less and less until eventually youâre doing nothing at all, and nobody even remembers how to change the code anymore. That is the goal. To make the protocol so boring, so petrified, that no one can move it. Not Lopp. Not Luke. Not even Larry from Legal. \ \ To get there, we need something devs hate: client balkanization. \ \ That means splitting the client into pieces. Break the codebase. Separate the consensus engine from the policy fluff. Let people run different implementations. Let the free market decide what filters they want, what mempool rules they tolerate, what behavior theyâre willing to relay. You want a node that bans inscriptions? Run it. You want a client that auto-forwards every transaction with a JPEG of your left toe? Go for it. Just donât make it my problem. \ \ Right now, Bitcoin Core is a monoculture. Itâs the cathedral and the altar and the pamphlet all rolled into one. Thatâs not healthy. Thatâs a single point of failure. Thatâs a priesthood. \ \ And no, Bitcoin isnât a religion. Itâs worse. Itâs a culture. Religion has rituals. Culture has habits. And habits are harder to break. Especially when your dev team gets drunk on the idea that their opinions are features. \ \ If you want to fix this mess, you need to kill the idea that Bitcoin Core is the final word. Strip it down. Remove every line of non-consensus code. Make it boring. Make it dumb. Let the client rot in peace, and let a thousand weird little nodes bloom. \ \ Let the spammers spam themselves into oblivion. Let the free-riders find someone else to subsidize their infrastructure. Let every operator set their own damn filters. \ \ Youâll know ossification is working when the devs start getting bored. When they stop showing up. When there are no more debates. When the politics dry up. When Jameson Lopp finally logs off. \ \ Until then, every line of code you donât remove is a future argument youâll be forced to have with someone who thinks âdata availabilityâ is more important than keeping the protocol boring. \ \ Bitcoin does not need to be exciting. It needs to be a brick. A self-righteous, opinionated, uncompromising, utterly stubborn monetary brick. \ \ Keep your hands off it. \ \ And take your startup with you.OP_RETURN and the Cult of Cleverness: Or, How Bitcoin Core Learned to Love the Smell of Its Own Farts
There was a time when Bitcoin smelled like ozone and rebellion. When men wore hoodies because they meant it. When software didnât come with a mission statement or a DAO-approved pronoun guide. When the only thing a Bitcoin dev feared was being wrong, not being unpopular.
That time is dead.
It died somewhere between the fifth Twitter thread explaining why putting JPEGs on the base layer was âvalid use,â and the fiftieth PR that added complexity to the engine in order to simplify the cupholders. Now weâre here, ankle-deep in a pool of our own mediocrity, arguing over whether we should triple the OP_RETURN limit so a VC-backed sidechain company can offload its plumbing costs onto your Raspberry Pi.
Welcome to the future. Itâs paved in GitHub comments and smells like a WeWork bathroom.
Letâs speak plainly. This whole drama is not about OP_RETURN. Itâs about power. Not electrical power. Not hash power. Soft power. The power to redefine what Bitcoin is for, one pull request at a time. It is the power to turn the protocol from a blunt, uncompromising monetary weapon into a polite corporate middleware bus for protocol startups that couldnât raise a Series B without a little help from their friends in Core.
Jameson Lopp wants to increase the OP_RETURN limit. Why? Because his company, Citrea, needs to squeeze a few more bytes into every transaction. It's not a crime. Itâs not even dishonest. It's just pathetically on the nose. They donât want to pay miners directly. They want the mempool to be their free emergency broadcast system. They want to lean on the public infrastructure without sending flowers or even a thank-you note.
And what does Core say?
They say yes.
Because of âtechnical merit.â
Because itâs âmore efficient.â
Because the devs have long since stopped being guardians of the protocol and started being unpaid product managers for whoever can string enough buzzwords together in a conference talk.
You can see it in their eyes. You can hear it in their interviews. The Core devs arenât building Bitcoin anymore. Theyâre managing Bitcoin. Theyâre curating it. Polishing it. Nerfing it for mass adoption. Like a bunch of Brooklyn baristas trying to make espresso kid-friendly. Bitcoin used to be an espresso shot poured directly into the mouth of the Federal Reserve. Now itâs a lukewarm latte with oat milk and consensus-breaking sprinkles.
The worst part? The refusal to acknowledge that this is not about UTXO bloat. It's not about cleaner mempools. Itâs about upstreaming corporate convenience into the base layer under the halo of neutrality. Itâs about giving polite names to ugly compromises. âPolicy adjustment.â âErgonomic improvement.â âRelay optimization.â They speak in this weird dialect of bureaucratic techspeak that means nothing and does less.
Meanwhile, the only thing that actually matters gets lost: ossification.
The holy grail of this protocol is ossification. Not stagnation. Not laziness. Not gridlock. Just stability. The longer Bitcoin can go without consensus changes, the more credible it becomes. The more unchangeable it becomes. Like gravity. Like rust. It doesnât matter how good your argument is. The system wonât budge. Thatâs the point. The value of Bitcoin isnât in how clever the devs are. Itâs in how irrelevant they become.
But ossification isn't something you declare. You sneak up on it. You approach it sideways, like a wild animal. You do less and less until eventually youâre doing nothing at all, and nobody even remembers how to change the code anymore. That is the goal. To make the protocol so boring, so petrified, that no one can move it. Not Lopp. Not Luke. Not even Larry from Legal.
To get there, we need something devs hate: client balkanization.
That means splitting the client into pieces. Break the codebase. Separate the consensus engine from the policy fluff. Let people run different implementations. Let the free market decide what filters they want, what mempool rules they tolerate, what behavior theyâre willing to relay. You want a node that bans inscriptions? Run it. You want a client that auto-forwards every transaction with a JPEG of your left toe? Go for it. Just donât make it my problem.
Right now, Bitcoin Core is a monoculture. Itâs the cathedral and the altar and the pamphlet all rolled into one. Thatâs not healthy. Thatâs a single point of failure. Thatâs a priesthood.
And no, Bitcoin isnât a religion. Itâs worse. Itâs a culture. Religion has rituals. Culture has habits. And habits are harder to break. Especially when your dev team gets drunk on the idea that their opinions are features.
If you want to fix this mess, you need to kill the idea that Bitcoin Core is the final word. Strip it down. Remove every line of non-consensus code. Make it boring. Make it dumb. Let the client rot in peace, and let a thousand weird little nodes bloom.
Let the spammers spam themselves into oblivion. Let the free-riders find someone else to subsidize their infrastructure. Let every operator set their own damn filters.
Youâll know ossification is working when the devs start getting bored. When they stop showing up. When there are no more debates. When the politics dry up. When Jameson Lopp finally logs off.
Until then, every line of code you donât remove is a future argument youâll be forced to have with someone who thinks âdata availabilityâ is more important than keeping the protocol boring.
Bitcoin does not need to be exciting. It needs to be a brick. A self-righteous, opinionated, uncompromising, utterly stubborn monetary brick.
Keep your hands off it.
And take your startup with you.
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@ a0c34d34:fef39af1
2025-05-09 09:20:28
My last article, I wrote about DePIN, a passive income that is easily accessible and something to consider as supplemental income. This week I want to discuss another form of finance. Letâs face it: when most of us hear the word âfinanceâ, our eyes glaze over faster than a donut in a Krispy Kreme factory.
It conjures images of Wall Street suits, casino type crypto scams, and incomprehensible jargon. What if I told you that finance could be regenerative? Could your money heal the world?
Regenerative Finance is what Iâm discussing; ReFi if you want to sound cool. Regenerative finance is a movement thatâs quietly transforming how we think about money, investment and our collective future. Letâs dive down the rabbit hole and take a journey into a world where your money can make things better.
Youâre at a party and someone asks what you do for a living. You say, âI work in sustainable finance.â Boring to most, they politely nod. But what if you said, âI work in regenerative finance. We invest in projects that restore rainforests, rebuild communities and make money while healing the planet.â How interesting, right?
What is sustainable? It is about not making things worse, just sustaining them. On the other hand, regenerative finance restores, renews and improves systems, making sure things are better when you leave than when you arrived.
Regeneration systems imagine every dollar invested helps a forest grow, a community thrive or a river run clear again. Remember sustainability is about keeping things as they are. Regeneration is about making things better.
Hereâs a real-world example: The Savory Institute works with ranchers to restore grasslands using holistic grazing. Investors in their projects donât just avoid harm, they rebuild the soil, increase biodiversity, and capture carbon. Thatâs money making a difference.
Regenerative finance asks, âHow will the investment affect people, planet and profit, not just today, but decades from now?â Another real-world example, Ecosia, the search engine that plants trees, invests profits into reforestation projects worldwide. Their financial model considers long term ecological health, not just quarterly returns.
ReFi isnât about faceless corporations. Itâs about empowering local communities and restoring ecosystems. Think of it as crowdfunding Mother Earth.
How does all this magic happen? Here are a few ways to invest.
IMPACT INVESTING As examples from above, this is where you put your money into projects that actively restore ecosystems, empower communities or fight climate change. FUNDING BONDS These are bonds issued on blockchain platforms to fund sustainable projects. They are managed by smart contracts and investors get digital tokens representing their share. Think about this as an early adopter.
TOKENIZATION This is taking real-world assets and turning them into digital tokens. Think carbon credits. Thereâs no Wall Street middleman which makes it easier to track, invest and trade in regenerative projects. You can have fractional ownership with tokenization which means easier access to more assets.
Real estate has moved into fractional ownership using tokenization. The threshold to invest has lowered immensely with this practice.
The world is facing some big problems with climate change, inequality, biodiversity loss and I could go on. Traditional finance hasnât exactly been successful. Regenerative finance offers a new way forward.
By focusing on restoring rather than just sustaining, we create resilient, equitable and thriving systems for future generations. As someone who is 64 years old, I was taught to leave the world better than you found it.
There has been much speculation over the years about the next evolution of the internet and business. How will we adapt? What will financial systems look like?
Letâs look at some projects that are already making a difference: Eden Reforestation Project Employs local communities to plant millions of trees, restoring ecosystems and creating jobs.
Kiva Community lending to entrepreneurs in developing countries, empowering them out of poverty.
Mosaic Solar projects, investing, earning returns while helping the planet.
KlimaDAO This DAO uses blockchain to buy and retire carbon credits, driving up the price of pollution and funding climate action.
Look for reputable ReFi projects or platforms that align with your values. Many platforms have low minimum investment thresholds making it easier for anyone to participate.
You donât need to be a billionaire or a blockchain wizard to get involved in the regenerative finance revolution. Individuals can invest in ReFi initiatives through several accessible pathways, any of which leverage new technologies and community-driven models to make participation easier and more transparent.
Regenerative finance changes the way you think about money, value and your place in the world. Putting your dollars to work for people and planet, you can be a part of building a thriving future.
Regenerative finance addresses the shortcomings of traditional finance which often prioritizes short term profit over long term environmental and social costs. The core idea behind ReFi is that financial systems should restore, and grow societyâs economic, social and environmental systems.
Regenerative finance represents a transformative shift in how capital is allocated and managed. By integrating advanced technology, community participation, and a focus on ecological and social renewal, ReFi seeks to build a financial system that not only generates returns but also restores and strengthens the foundations of a sustainable and healthy future.
As the world moves forward in different ways of finance and business, I hope this information was useful for you. The different monetary systems and financial markets are growing. ReFi is an alternative finance system becoming a movement. If you are interested in other financial systems or know of any, please let me know. Thank you for reading. Be fabulous, Sandra Abrams Onboard60 Founder
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@ eab58da0:eebdafbf
2025-05-13 10:01:07
âProcrastinating is the assassination of all destination.â That hits hard, right? Itâs like weâre secretly sabotaging our own dreams, one âIâll do it laterâ at a time. Procrastination isnât just lazinessâitâs a sneaky thief that steals momentum and keeps us stuck. Letâs unpack why we procrastinate and how to break free so we can actually get to where weâre headed.
Whatâs Really Making You Stall Procrastination often comes from fear dressed up as excuses. Maybe itâs fear of failing, looking dumb, or even succeeding and facing new pressures. Sometimes, itâs just overwhelmâtasks feel like mountains, so we freeze. I remember putting off a writing project because I was scared it wouldnât be âperfect.â The truth? Perfectionâs a myth, and waiting for it kills progress. Other times, we procrastinate because weâre distracted or lack clarity on whatâs next. Figuring out the âwhyâ behind your delay is the first step to beating it. Ask yourself: Whatâs holding me back here? Be realâthe answerâs usually deeper than âIâm just tired.â
Chopping Big Tasks into Tiny Bits Big goals can feel like monsters, so slice them up. Want to write a book? Donât stare at the whole thingâcommit to 200 words today. Need to declutter your space? Start with one drawer. Breaking tasks into small, doable chunks makes them less intimidating. Itâs like tricking your brain into starting. I tried this with a work deadline: instead of stressing over the whole report, I focused on one section at a time. Suddenly, it felt manageable, and I was moving. Set a timer for 10 minutes and just startâmomentum will carry you.
Building a Vibe to Get Stuff Done Create a routine that sparks action. Find your sweet spotâmaybe itâs a quiet morning with coffee or a playlist that pumps you up. Clear distractions; put your phone in another room if you have to. Reward yourself, tooâa quick walk or a treat after finishing a task keeps the vibe positive. Most importantly, tie your work to your âwhy.â Remind yourself what youâre chasingâfreedom, growth, or just peace of mind. That destination is worth fighting for.
Procrastination might try to assassinate your goals, but youâre stronger. Spot the root, break tasks down, and build a routine that pulls you forward. Start small, stay real, and watch how fast you move toward where youâre meant to be.
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-10 05:45:52
Finale: once the industry-standard of music notation software, now a cautionary tale. In this video, I explore how it slowly lost its crown through decades of missed opportunities - eventually leading to creative collapse due to various bureaucratic intrigues, unforeseen technological changes and some of the jankiest UI/UX you've ever seen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqaon6YHzaU
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/976219
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@ c9badfea:610f861a
2025-05-09 00:06:23
- Install LibreTorrent (it's free and open source)
- Search for torrents on various sources (see links below)
- Copy the torrent's ð§ēïļ Magnet Link
- Open LibreTorrent, tap the + icon, and select Add Link
- Paste the magnet link and tap Add
- The app will display the torrent's details and files; tap the â icon to start the download
Some Sources
âđïļ Magnet links start with
magnet:?âđïļ Tapping a magnet link usually opens LibreTorrent automatically
â ïļ Using a VPN is strongly recommended
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-10 05:34:46
For generations before generative text, writers have used the em dash to hop between thoughts, emotions, and ideas. Dickens shaped his morality tales with it, Woolfâs stream-of-consciousness flowed through it, Kerouac let it drive his jazz-like prose. Today, Sally Rooney threads it through her quiet truths of the heart.
But this beloved punctuation mark has become a casualty of the algorithmic age. The em dash has been so widely adopted by AI-generated text that even when used by human hands, it begs the question: was this actually written or apathetically prompted?
The battle for the soul of writing is in full swing. And the human fightback starts here. With a new punctuation mark that serves as a symbol of real pondering, genuine daydreaming, and true editorial wordsmithery. Inspired by Descartesâ belief that thinking makes us human, the am dash is a small but powerful testament that the words youâve painstakingly and poetically pulled together are unequivocally, certifiably, and delightfully your own.
Let's reclain writig from AIâoneam dash at time.
Download the fonts:
â Aereal https://bit.ly/3EO6fo8 â Times New Human https://bit.ly/4jQTcRS
Learn more about the am dash
https://www.theamdash.com
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/976218
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@ 83279ad2:bd49240d
2025-05-07 14:22:43
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-10 05:11:27
Consider the following two charts from A History of Clojure which detail the introduction and retention of new code by release for both Clojure and for Scala.
While this doesn't necessarily translate to library stability, it's reasonable to assume that the attitude of the Clojure maintainers will seep into the community. And that assumption is true.
Consider a typical Javascript program. What is it comprised of? Objects, objects, and more objects. Members of those objects must be either introspected or divined. Worse, it's normal to monkeypatch those objects, so the object members may (or may not) change over time.
Now, consider a typical Clojure program. What is it comprised of? Namespaces. Those namespaces contain functions and data. Functions may be dynamically generated (via macros), but it is extremely rare to "monkeypatch" a namespace. If you want to know what functions are available in a namespace, you can simply read the source file.
Continue reading https://potetm.com/devtalk/stability-by-design.html
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/976215
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@ e7fa8a9e:81ba790d
2025-05-13 08:11:25
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@ 6ad08392:ea301584
2025-05-12 20:22:09
Satlantis is here!
WellâĶsort of. Itâs a little pre-mature, but itâs good enough for you to play around with. I wouldnât necessarily call it super âusefulâ right now but I wanted you to get an early glimpse into what weâre building so you can see how it evolves over time.
And besides -Â we have to release a first version at some stage!
Satlantis is the first travel-centric social network. Itâs quite different from anything else that came before it. Itâs part map, part directory, part events app and part social network.Â
It really is a monumental undertaking - but Iâm convinced now is the time to build it. People are ready for something new. They are tired of the algorithmic slop social media has become. Theyâre craving real connection and they want to see, touch, smell, hear and taste the world. What better way to help them do that, than with a network that connects them, andhelps enhance their discovery of places, experiences and events that are relevant to them (based both on their interests and social connections).
Thatâs what this product is all about. Weâre going to do what Google Maps, Yelp, Instagram, TripAdvisor etc. are all partially doing - but make it 10x better.
The first Satlantis app is now available on Apple Testflight or the Google Play store. In the coming month or two, we will make Satlantis accessible via invitation-only, to increase the quality of connection and discourse on the app, but if youâre reading this now, youâre in before we gate it, you can explore and give us some feedback while we work on it.
I will write release notes like this every couple weeks covering what we built, what to test and play with, whatâs working, what needs improvement, whatâs downright shit or broken and whatâs coming in the next release. (This first one is the longest because I delayed it so much.)
Iâd love to hear your feedback, and if you find this interesting, please share it around so other people find out about what weâre building!
The Good
Mobile AppWe got a version out, and you can actually use it.
Nostr Compatible.
Every single account on Satlantis is an nPub. You can log into Satlantis using your nSec (not your nPub - we forgot to include that...lol), and you will find your entire social network and all of your posts there (if they are media notes). On the Web, you need to use an extension, like Alby or Keys.band. On mobile you can paste your key (stored locally on the device).
Normie Friendly.
We also built a smooth non-nostr focused sign up flow. We originally used the nSec bunker, but that was a mess (love u Pablo). So we built our own nSec bunker, but that sucked too. Passwords are old school. After interviewing 100 people not into Bitcoin or Nostr, 95% of them preferred us to store their key. SoâĶwe took that feedback and created a really easy email + magic link, Google and Apple SSO sign up flow, that creates an account and Nostr keypair that we store on their behalf, encrypted.
If and when people work out what Nostr is and they want to take custody of their key, they will be able to export their key, and request deletion of their key from our DB.Â
Is this the most âpureâ solution? No. Does this mean they have to trust us? Sure. Could we do it better at some point? Yes, of course. But considering the number of mission critical features we need to build, weâll come back to it later.
We currently only support Kind 1 events.
WellâĶwe also support NIP-52 calendar events, but weâve disconnected that for the time being because event organisers wanted co-hosts more than they wanted to broadcast their events on Nostr. Weâre working on a way to reconcile the two. For now, post text & images. (Video coming soon).
Interest-centric onboarding.
We spent a lot of time building this. One of the key pillars at Satlantis is discovering people, places, events and content suited to you. As we dug down the personalisation rabbithole, we found that there is a resurgence of interest-selection in many apps: from Tinder to new apps like Locals and Timeleft. The more focused on personalisation the app is, the more in-depth the onboarding.
Of course Meta and TikTok do the best personalisation with their advanced ML & AI tools, along with their deep social graphs, but since we have neither (Nostr helps but itâs still very small), we needed a better way.
So we decided to build our interest-graph. It was brain-melting, but we developed a pretty exhaustive set of interests relevant to people in our target market. We then took that list and associated it to events, merchants, people, places, experiences, activities and content. We then built a whole new onboarding flow to capture this from new users, and associate it to their accounts. (Yes - at some stage, weâll make this Nostr compatible so it can travel with nPubs)
The net result is a base layer of insight we can use to help surface things that are of interest to users. Whether itâs an event, a place to eat, a gym or sauna, content to engage with or people to meet: like magic, things that are relevant to you will come to you.Of course, in the long term we will use your social graph and the way you interact with content to do this - more like Meta and TikTok do - but for now, while the social graph is tiny, this is the most efficient and effective way.Â
Final word: the current version has all the interests - but itâs not very user-friendly. The latest design fixes that by grouping the interests into better subcategories. Keep an eye on that in a subsequent release.
New Merchant Discovery Experience.
This was also a monumental task. Our first merchant experience was just a shitty map with a list on web, and just a list on mobile (see below). This list was ranked by an âaggregate ratingâ we computed by analysing all the venueâs ratings from apps like Google, Trip Advisor and more.
We spent a long time trying to figure out how to display this better and do it in a way nobody else is, because seriously -can you think of a single food app or merchant map out there which has a nice UI or UX? No.
AirBnB transformed the UI & UX for accommodation and pushed the whole space forward. Nobody has really done it for every other kind of place you go to. So we took it up ourselves to fix this and create a proper âmerchant discovery experienceâ with an information-dense location tile. Check this out:
Notice how we managed to get all the key information you need about a place there on the one tile, including who in your social circle has recommended it. Thatâs the key ingredient which makes Satlantis special. No more messaging friends or people you know âhey - have you been to that placeâ or âdo you recommend that placeâ?Â
One small issue here is that this upgrade will kill the mapâĶbut only for a couple weeks, until we release the new map view!Merchant coverage
Our merchant app covers SIX distinct categories:Â
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Cafes & Restaurants
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Health & Wellness (think Gyms, Spas, Saunas, etc)
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Attractions (from Museums, to lookouts to beaches & hikes)
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Grocery & Specialty Foods (think Organic food store, farmers markets, etc)
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Coworking & Event Spaces
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Nightlife (Bars, Clubs, etc)
We scoured the web for the best curated lists and directories for each of these categories. This in Bitcoin accepted (everything relevant from BTCMaps - because weâre also built on Open Street Maps, so itâs synced up), Seed Oil Free (everything from Local Fats & Seed Oil Scout is here), Michelin Star rated, Real Milk (Raw Milk directory) and more. Alongside all of these directories, our network of local ambassadors have submitted their top local picks for their favorite cities, so you have real local recommendations.Â
The destinations with the best maps are currently Canggu, Uvita, Prague, Sao Paulo, Dubai, FlorianÃģpolis.
Suggest Places & Merchants
This is working quite nicely. Anyone, anywhere can now suggest their favorite merchant. For now, weâre manually approving submissions daily to avoid spam and irrelevant shit. In time, weâll find a better way to do this.Â
Itâs all plugged into the Google API, so you can just type in the name of the place you think should be added (from mobile or web here). Once approved, our AI pipeline goes to work gathering all the available data from Google, TripAdvisor and elsewhere to set up the merchant profile, complete with review summaries, images, profile bio, contact details, opening hours, tags and more.
Got more upgrades to this flow in the works, but itâs ready for you to try out now.
City Pages
The current city pages are part of an outdated design which doesnât fit our new visual language, but they are a âliveâ feature. The original idea was to blend elements of Pinterest and Instagram but it backfired so we are changing to a more slick one-column feed. That being said, the core features of the city pages work. You can:
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Join a city (like joining a community or following the page)
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Post content on the city page
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Navigate over to the different available pages, including merchants, events, scores and stats + facts
We have 80 cities currently available. More to come.
Scores, Stats & Facts
When we set out to first build Satlantis, we wanted to improve on the information NomadList was presenting for cities & destinations around the world. So we developed a different approach for city scoring based not only on data we could get from Numbeo, etc - but also information direct from people on the ground - in particular; expats and locals.Â
We put together a set of score categories and created a dedicated survey for select people to fill out, which would create some âfoundationâ scores, with a view to have this survey available to the crowd, perhaps via a score voting system or some sort on the page. We havenât got that far yet. Right now, we have foundation scores for each of those 80 active cities, along with key Stats and Facts, like cost of living, wifi speed, water drinkability, and more:
This is not a core feature for us, so we will look to partner with other providers to enhance the experience, or weâll completely re-think how weâre going to do it. Stay tuned for more here and let me know if you find it useful at all right now (or not).
Events
Last but not least, we have events! God dammit this was annoying because we built it NIP-52 compatible in the beginning, which then limited what we could do with co-hosts and other essential event features. And all for nothing since there are no other well built or maintained calendar-event clients on Nostr anyway.
So right now, when you post an event on Satlantis, it will post only on Satlantis. This means that as a host, you can edit, add co-hosts, add locations (proper merchant tiles) and delete.
We will make this Nostr-compatible again, most likely with some sort of button for hosts to âbroadcast this event to Nostrâ - knowing they will lose some flexibility once they do - but we need to do more research here. Maybe weâll propose an upgrade to the calendar event NIP (or propose a new NIP altogether). Itâs on our roadmap, so weâll do our best to get to it soon.Â
Meetup integration.
Weâve been working with the Meetup API to let organizers quickly import their events into Satlantis. Itâs been frustratingly complex because of how archaic they are, but we got it working!
ð If you run a Meetup, and want to automatically have your events listed on Satlantis when you list them on meetup,reach out! Weâll even cover the Meetup membership fee for 10 meetup groups who set up auto-importing for their events. If youâre interested, reach out to us.
The Bad
These things are currently bad, broken, incorrectly built or buggy. Believe me, if the list was exhaustive, this essay would be a book (our internal list is very full) - so Iâm just going to touch on the main things weâre aware of and will be fixingâĶor just letting it burn slowly while we put out other fires.
Personal content feed
We started Satlantis with a media-only approach, taking inspiration from Instagram. We changed course a couple months ago to support text only posts, realizing there were a lot of other things people would like to post about travel, for example: guides, restaurants, reviews, tips, events, instructions, recommendations.
SoâĶwe started supporting this on the feed, and in the âpost contentâ flow - but of course, not yet supported in the Profile view (which is still an image grid). This means if you post text only, youâre not going to see your own post on Satlantis ðĪĢðĪĢ
To fix this, weâre building a âpersonal feedâ section on your profile. ButâĶthat will come after we polish some of the things above, so if youâre posting on Satlantis right now, photos please!!
Video content
This one hurts too. We currently neither render videos from other clients, nor do we support video uploads on Satlantis. Not because we donât want to, but because we havenât got to it. This is high on the priority list and will be fixed in the upcoming releases.
Settings & Edit profile
We forgot to add âedit usernameâ ðĪĢÂ
This is being added now, along with a settings section where you can get your nPub and things like that. Weâll keep it very basic for now.
Notifications
Holy crap. These really suck. There is no other way to put it. The design is not great, the experience is buggy as hell and syncing notifications from the broader Nostr network doesnât make life any easier. Weâll be making incremental improvements here (for a long time I guess).
Limited social graph functionality.
Right now, thereâs not much social-dynamics beyond the feed. This will expand and begin to influence more than just content, but also merchants, events, people, activities, etc.
Speed issues.
Feed and profile loading times are sluggish and need performance improvements. Ongoing.
Large Destinations are problematic.
How do you rate a massive city like SÃĢo Paulo as a single entity? WellâĶ.you canât. Eventually, weâll break major cities into regions, but thatâs a big project for later.Â
For now, when you see scores, stats and facts, assume weâre covering the most relevant traveler-friendly areas (e.g., Jardins in SÃĢo Paulo, Palermo in Buenos Aires, etc).
The Ugly
There is really only one new âfeatureâ to complete before we apply a feature freeze and continue on to polish everything. This and the other items listed will be available in the next release or two, so that the overall experience is a little moreâĶbeautiful.
Chat.
We wanted to do NIP-17, but considering that (a) most of the major apps are still NIP-04, (b) BTCPrague is around the corner and (c) limited resources, we chose to do a NIP-04 implementation for this first version. Not ideal, but good enough. Chat will continue to improve, not only with a NIP-17 upgrade, but with other features like chat folders, group chats, GIFs and more.
Polish List
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Merchant Experience: Web and mobile updates
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Merchant List: More cool places being uploaded
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Events: New display, RSVP flow, co-host notifications, merchant integration
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Onboarding: Updated interests tags & flow
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Scores: Updates to Cost of Living & overall score weights
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Notifications: A lot of improvement here
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Feed: Text only posts, video uploads & rendering videos from other clients
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City Page: New design and functionalities
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Zaps: Yes. We will have Zaps.
Final Words
We have our work cut out for us!
We will be at BTCPrague in June and we are committed to releasing all of these features and components by thenâĶas polished as possible.
The team and I have a couple of asks:
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Download the app, and either create a new account or if youâre on Nostr, log in with your existing Nostr key (web requires an extension like Alby)
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Go through the interests, and select those that are most relevant to you. The magic of the app happens as a function of how accurately you select those.
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Post some content! Could be a photo introducing yourself or a âGood Morningâ or whatever. Make sure you tag @Satlantis or @Svetski and Iâll boost you.
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Check out the merchants in the top cities & see whatâs around. The city with the most merchants right now is Florianopolis, but we have some coverage in many other citiesÂ
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If you run a meetup or attend a regular Bitcoin meetup, let the organisers know, and letâs start to bring meetups and events across. Not asking anyone to âleaveâ meetup now, but come and sync up your account so events are auto-published. \ As we make the events feature more robust (and Bitcoin native), every Bitcoin meetup in the world is going to want to come use this. If youâre early, you can help us shape it!
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Let a couple of friends know about the app - ideally those who are not yet on Nostr - and ask them to try it out. They can sign up with email or SSO if theyâre afraid to store their own key.
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Like I said in the beginning, at some point in the next month or so, it will become an invite-only app. We will grandfather all existing users in, but new people will need an invite code (from existing users or via codes I drop into release notes and articles) to access it. \ \ The goal of this approach is to (a) increase the quality of connection amongst people on Satlantis, and (b) try a new way of growing a Nostr-based app.
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FinallyâĶweâve decided to do an equity crowdfund. So if you find what weâre doing interesting and want to be a part of it, youâll have a chance from June onwards. More to follow on this in the coming weeks. It will be on Timestamp Financial - Bitcoin crowdfunding platform - so go check them out.
Thank you again for your attention - I do not take it lightly. This is just the start, so expect to see ALOT more from us in the way of updates and shipping (plus these updates will be shooter).Â
Make sure you subscribe to this newsletter if youâre reading on Substack, or follow me if youâre on Nostr, Medium or wherever else youâre reading it.
Aleksandar Svetski
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Even bitcoiners donât value hard money enough (yet)
Bitcoiners love to talk about hard money and how bitcoin will change the world. They even claim to fix the world, by fixing âthe moneyâ.Yet many talk the talk, but donât make the efforts, nor sacrifices.Walking the walk, is usually no further than the nearest bitcoin meetup, or the occasional trip to a tax-haven.Other than that. Theyâre chained to their fiat-past. Their kids, their house, their hobbies, their spouse and job.They serve the local bank branch (beg them to have a bit of their own money like everyone else), they watch TV, hold bitcoin and have this mindset where they truly think that bitcoin will grow, despite them doing jack all. They think they can reap the benefits in silence, while others do the heavy lifting, they smirk.They delude themselves however, thinking their sly passive stance is a risk-free act of brilliance.However, theyâre scared, and have bitcoin in a fiat cage.Their existence is just a wallet waiting to be drained by force or pressure. By the same monstrous forces that keep our heads down.Whether discussing its digital scarcity or its fiat price, the focus invariably circles back to Bitcoin as a driver for a product or service.Do you want bitcoin, do you like bitcoin? Want to work with bitcoin? Hereâs a service or wallet you can buy for a few hundred dollars, hereâs my link. Want to participate in the network?Buy our pre-made and plug-and-play âsolutionâ? Want to know more, or do you know wealthy people that want inâ âCall meâĶâTheyâre selling.Donât get me wrong,I also believe bitcoin is changing that world right now.And earning a living is good, be it with art, writing, selling a service or moving a box from A to B.But they donât get it. Because itâs damned near impossible to escape the cageDisproof Escapism
The bitcoin genie is out of the bottle. We DO have digitally scarce, hard money!
The core of the message most bitcoiners promote (including the author of this article) revolves around the prevalent âdebt-and-warâ fiat system and the harm it inflicts on society in general. Bitcoiners explain how it enslaves us, impoverishes us, and fosters a short-term perspective, empty consumerism, and a disregard for skills, all while leaving entire generations in debt and modern forms of servitude.
That reality alone will change many mechanisms within society. That should be the core of bitcoiners and their way of living. Not promoting a referral link to get a few sats or putting a sticker on a bathroom wall at a bar. We discuss open source theories and personality traits, not how to win the race. We donât scheme, infiltrate or sabotage; we step onto the stage humbly, like nervous kids reciting poetry for a king. We only face our own audiences. Not the audience of followers of the monsters. We might as well do a leaflet campaign in the desert while weâre at it.We often hear terms like "sound money" and the assertion "there's no second best," with some even calling it "digital gold." This latter term is particularly misleading. Gold, despite its past significance, was subject to confiscation, serving the ambitions of nations and the wealthy. Bitcoin, in contrast, is not simply a digital iteration of gold; that label is a fiat construct that fails to capture its distinct nature.
However, the question remains: why is it that, when push comes to shove, we as Bitcoiners donât truly live, think, and breathe this âthingâ called Bitcoin as the hardest money in existence? Because we donât. Iâve visited a fair share of meetups and conferences (though not many, as conferences are largely a sham anyway) to observe the ethos in practice. And itâs not always a pretty sight.
Assholes and grifters remain assholes and grifters, regardless of whether they hold BTC or not.
Thinking in fiat terms is still rampant (including for myself, by the way, to some extent). We were born into fiat, shaped by fiat, and have worked, traded, saved, and lost within its confines.
The fiat mindset, I dare say, is even more detrimental when Bitcoiners adopt it, as it amplifies the negative consequences even beyond those of the fiat world itself.
After all, at the very least, those within the fiat system are all equally screwed in their flawed monetary reality by a system that is a true circus Maximus of greed and debt. Consider those burdened by immense student loan debt, individuals with unrecognized talent, and others denied opportunities because less skilled people from higher financial echelons secure âproof of stakeâ jobs. Even if they lack the necessary abilities. There are fiat denizens sent to war, subjected to bombings, and relentlessly exploited for profit throughout their lives to sustain a parasitic, rent-seeking systemâĶ all under the false promise of security in their later yearsâĶ when in reality, they are chewed up and spit out.When these fiat slaves wield a fiat mentality toward one another, itâs considered normal; no one can bat an eye if one fiat rent-seeker bleeds another dry, then tosses them aside for a new victim once the yield or short-term gain is realized. Thatâs simply how the fiat hamster wheel has been turning generations on end, while the proof-of-stake lords benefit across multiple generations.
The exploitation, the focus on short-term gains, the inherent stupidity of the systemâitâs ingrained in the people themselves. Their greed and fiat/shitcoin mentality is "the norm." Some even dare to call it "capitalism" or democracy.
They canât be offended by anyone screwing them over or getting ahead to gain a few fiat tokens, be it dollars or the Euro Mickey Mouse coin. They just carry on, shrug their shoulders, and crawl over each other like the basket full of crabs they inhabit day to day. Being among the few crabs that can touch the rim of the basket before being pulled down again by the other crabs, is whatâs called success.
However, witnessing such behaviors and ways of living among individuals who identify as Bitcoiners evokes not only profound ethical sadness but also reveals consequences far more damaging to Bitcoin than if those same individuals had remained solely within the fiat system. Therefore, a fiat mentality within the Bitcoin space is even more repugnant than the mindset of some shitcoiners. At least with shitcoiners, you understand they are peddling a token, coin, or some fabricated service to offload onto unsuspecting individuals to make ends meet (and fund their cheap hotel rooms in exotic looking places while projecting an image of success (and the Modern Ottoman beard look) on Instagram). Consider a scenario: if someone at a vegetable market (assuming such places still exist in the fiat world) suggests to another vendor a way to conduct more business off the books, itâs met with indifference. Thatâs considered normal.But when a Bitcoiner at a meetup â an event where for three years you've been trying to dissociate Bitcoin from the tired narrative of it being solely "for fraudsters and criminals" â and you overhear "Bitcoiners" discussing methods for laundering illicit funds, then it becomes a significant problem. As if they canât make ends meet without doing âthe fiat thingâ. Such individuals, as a Bitcoiner, disgust me. They clearly "don't get it." They fail to grasp the fundamental values of Bitcoin. They resemble the stereotypical used car salesmen who prioritize nothing beyond their immediate needs, like avoiding having to have a cheap dinner of dog food and tomato sauce that evening if they bag another customer by whatever lies theyâll have to tell. I would go so far as to assert that Bitcoiners with a fiat mentality are more detrimental to Bitcoin's growth than both those enslaved by the fiat system and shitcoiners themselves. A fiat drone will simply save, invest, and adhere to the established rules of banks and central banks.
They donât question these norms; itâs their accepted reality. Theyâre labeled ânormiesâ for a reasonâthey find satisfaction in conforming, believing the deception and theft, even perceiving it as beneficial because thatâs what theyâve been told on television. They place their trust in numbers and statistics while diligently paying off their mortgages and investing in whatever financial products the TV shows spoon-feed them. Shitcoiners (closely related to fiat slaves) will merely promote their scams and worthless projects to generate short-term gains (in fiat, naturally) to sustain their shallow lifestyles of loneliness, prostitutes, and grocery bills paid with bank cards from the Seychelles.
But Bitcoiners with a fiat mentality? They actively undermine Bitcoin. They are toxic, and the sooner they revert to pure fiat, the better for the Bitcoin ecosystem. They offer no positive contribution whatsoever to Bitcoinâs progress.
More bitcoiners need to grow a spine
I've started to label these individuals as âcosplay bitcoiners.â They are typically nothing more than bitcoin holders (definitely not HODLers). These are people who act as though Bitcoin is merely another speculative asset (alongside a plethora of garbage coins and scams) instead of the monetary revolution it truly embodies. Most bitcoiners engage in this cosplay, reciting the talking points without actually changing their lives. OrâĶ they view it simply as a means to generate income by uttering the right phrases and selling various items and merchandise. If Bitcoin were to cease to exist (a highly improbable scenario), they would likely be selling counterfeit PokÃĐmon merchandise, fake Rolexes, or working as box movers in retail (sporting a perm). This might upset some who have dedicated significant portions of their lives to the Bitcoin ecosystem. However, what should be far more infuriating is the realization that your dreams, hope, and hard work are ultimately benefiting these cosplayers.
These individuals also say things like âYou could consider moving to Solana for a whileâĶâ or âI have a referral link for insert flavor-of-the-week scam.â This genuine effort to cultivate a Bitcoin ethos is often undermined by people lacking activism, backbone, or conviction. Typically, these are the same individuals who inquire about price action during minor dips in Bitcoin's fiat value. They exhibit âscared moneyâ behavior, just like in the fiat world. Consider that: they are scared (of) money. Thatâs right,âĶ people that lived, and were raised in fiat are in fact scaredâĶ of money. This ingrained perspective, though varying in its impact, can act as a distraction or even a negative influence on Bitcoin's overall growth. I know the genuine contributors are out there. Rest assured, I am acutely aware of what it means to dedicate your time and energy to the betterment of Bitcoin; I've done it before and continue to do so years later. I respect that immensely. But the moment you recognize your efforts are primarily benefiting these parasites, you should immediately cease and let them wither.
They are not there for Bitcoin at all. I believe a fundamental aspect of being a Bitcoiner is calling out such behavior â to embody a form of activism, a vetting process aimed at fostering greater freedom. This might seem paradoxical, but itâs not; itâs akin to broadcasting a double-spent transaction onto mempool and having it rejected by the nodes. In my opinion, Bitcoin's primary essence is freedom. This freedom is underpinned by consensus and proof of work. However, this doesn't imply that we should be a universally accommodating resource for individuals who merely hold Bitcoin and seek to profit off our efforts while contributing nothing of substance to the space beyond their own marketing nonsense. They say the lines, but donât save lives.
But why not?
If Bitcoin is truly the hardest money, the scarcest asset humanity has ever encountered, then why would we willingly trade it for a demonstrably inferior, inflationary, and state-controlled currency? This holds true even if that fiat is disguised as a modern "coin" or a cheap imitation of Bitcoin.
The uncomfortable truth is that many Bitcoiners, whether consciously or subconsciously, remain tethered to the legacy financial system. We espouse the principle of "don't trust, verify," yet we often evaluate Bitcoin through the distorted lens of its fiat exchange rate. Furthermore, many local meetups are infiltrated by individuals whose motives, schemes, and outright nonsense we fail to scrutinize or verify.
We neglect even the most fundamental forms of verification (such as accepting a function purported to be around 40 KB in data size when it's bundled within a > 50 MB software program). We profess belief in absolute scarcity, yet we shy away from adopting Bitcoin as our genuine unit of account, nor do we accurately measure our purchasing power (as devising a truly precise method might necessitate an invention worthy of a Nobel Prize in Economics).
Armed with the hardest money, ample liquidity, and considerable intellect, we still find ourselves waiting for Presidents, Philosophers, and various Personalities to artificially inflate Bitcoin's price, behaving like apprehensive investors in a newly listed startup.
âBut with bitcoinâ
These Philosophers, Personalities, and Presidents (PPPs) often represent a mere "follow-the-leader" phenomenon among many who identify as Bitcoiners. Philosophers delve into the intricacies of Bitcoin: its support for local social structures, its international applications, the underlying mathematics, the time-based mechanismsâĶ It's all incredibly fascinating and has been explained countless times in various tones and for diverse audiences. Yet, much like in Bitcoin software development, there's often a lack of curation or editing; people simply produce without rigorous testing or questioning the necessity or widespread adoption of their contributions. Some even mistakenly believe these philosophers will somehow influence the "price." However, their role is primarily to explain, analyze, and provide understanding. That, of course, is valuable as it stimulates thought (even this very writing serves that purpose). However, Bitcoiners deeply entrenched in the philosophical aspects can often be blind to their own contradictory circumstances.
It can be jarring, even alienating, to listen to a podcast dissecting the profound intricacies of time and Bitcoin's blockchain while simultaneously enduring the mundane reality of your fiat job, with a coworker loudly handling customer calls nearby. The core issue is that this mentality increasingly mirrors the practices of the fiat (and shitcoin) world: passively holding onto "your bag" or "your stake" and promoting that position while vaguely advising others that "education is important" or "spreading the word is good." Ultimately, many of those dispensing this advice do little more than appear on their YouTube channels, take the stage at their own conferences, or write (or commission) their paid newsletters. Some diligently court wealthy individuals to explain Bitcoin, aiming to earn a few dollars, but they might as well be selling Tupperware if it paid the bills. Genuine care is often absent; it's their Bitcoin-flavored version of a fiat job. They are simply holding onto sats, much like one would hold onto ETFs or stocks in the traditional financial world. Michael Saylor, at a conference in Madeira, once stated: âYou are here because Bitcoin needs youâĶ and when you leave, I sincerely hope you will go out there and do good for Bitcoin.âThat's a commendable call to action. However, it also inadvertently highlights a form of servitude, a call that, regrettably, many have not heeded. Right now, Bitcoin's treated more like digital real estate than actual cash â something to hodl and hope it moons, while others do the promoting. Activism, at least here in Belgium, is a ghost town.
Elsewhere, it's often just small-time stuff, easily corrupted by book-writers, shitcoin promoters, ego-trippers, or even creeps hitting on vulnerable women in new-age scenes. This passive vibe has helped a bit, sure, but it shows we're still scared to call Bitcoin real money. It's the hardest money ever, yet we act like fiat's the boss, when Bitcoin's the true store of value. The circular economy crawls along. Instead of waiting for "hyperbitcoinization," we need to act like it's already here: support Bitcoin-only businesses, demand salaries in sats, and actually think in sats, not fiat. But become organized, more to the point: set up systems so you can build and rely on one another.To make Bitcoin truly hard money, we gotta stop pricing it and thinking in fiat, actually use it to pay and get paid, teach people it's a monetary system not just an investment, and directly challenge fiat by building Bitcoin-native economies, not just begging institutions to buy in. The more we act like Bitcoin is money, the faster the world will have to agree.
Bitcoinâs success is not inevitable.
Because it is maintained by people, and people are inherently flawed. However, it is also governed by mathematics, a perfect framework that categorizes chaos into order and back into incomprehensible chaos. There, within the crucible of math, language, cryptography, and time, lies Bitcoin: our creation, our potential salvation, and perhaps our sole remaining hope.
It demands action from Bitcoiners. If we genuinely believe in Bitcoin as the hardest money, we must begin to utilize it as such, rather than posturing on stages like immature, attention-seeking individuals vying for personal recognition and petty power struggles.
The future is not forged by those idly waiting for a magical price point; it is built by those who actively transact, develop, work, and live on Bitcoin today. Hard money transcends mere scarcity; it embodies utility, intrinsic value, and the tangible construction of liberty. Bitcoin's purpose is not simply to replace the existing decay of fiat with a superficial rebranding of the same fundamental rot. Bitcoin is not intended to supplant the old fiat corruption with an identical corruption merely bearing a Bitcoin label or logo.
The divergence is stark: one grey-colored path leads us to a state of ambiguity and ineffectiveness, the other to a vibrant, focused purpose. This ambiguity manifests as excessive accommodation, an unwarranted stubbornness where adaptability is needed. We tend towards being overly compliant and even subservient, exhibiting exaggerated politeness and empathy, even as our advancements inevitably dismantle the obsolete systems. That path has a Dixie orange color.
This is because many Bitcoiners now crave external validation, leading to inconsistent and muddled messaging, belonging authentically to neither the stagnant grey nor the purposeful orange.
We, and our true Bitcoinersâour intellectual offspringârepresent an inherently incompatible lineage, incapable of either peaceful coexistence ("protest") or productive integration ("procreate") with these outdated methodologies and their swarm of futile endeavors. The cosplay bitcoiners and their lukewarm followers and creations aspire to be part of a fintech reality that is not their own, and a fiat world that has relegated them to the roles of insignificant footnotes and background commentators.
Despite our core differences, we persist in engaging with the stake-people, the frail-minded powerhouses that let us participate in their arenas, gathering under the harsh glare of moral decay and corruption. We mine Bitcoin from the future, but itâs tethered to the present. They hamper our progress with outdated tools and (re)distribution systems rooted in the 18th century.We can invent so much better systems, bulldoze the old and rebuild our cities and reclaim our value.
Itâs timeâĶ
The moment has arrived to begin valuing Bitcoin for what it has always been destined to be and will forever remain: hard money. Let us consign the parasites to their rightful place â the gutter of fiat. Reader, dear reader, you who have invested the time and effort to cease scrolling through the endless torrent of filth, garbage, and attention-seeking displays on your phone, do you grasp the unique historical opportunity presented to your vulnerable digital soul to reclaim your life, to transcend mere survival and truly flourish? Do you comprehend this? Do you even realize that digitally scarce, digitally verifiable hard money awaits your mining, purchase, holding, and personal safekeeping? Or do you still cling to the illusions projected onto the wall of Plato's cave, telling you every lie under the sun for their short gains and diatribes? Do you live in the corridor of greyness? Probably.
Observing the vapid semantic debates onstage, the performative security measures, and the blatant power struggles, I am reminded of the early Christian disciples and the challenges they must have faced in spreading the word of their Lord, relying solely on their individual conviction while constantly encountering those driven purely by the pursuit of power. Bitcoiners are no different, despite never having known their own guiding figures. The distinction lies in our approach: we do not expel the transgressors and the disreputable from the market; nor do we seek to cure the afflicted or nourish the starving. We are not torn apart by lions, for we operate in the shadows, our influence primarily through written works, lacking the support that stems from personal charisma. Fiat bleeds people dry, fueling the vile machinery of passive rent-seeking yield and perpetual servitude.
In Bitcoin, we possess the potential to be their undoing, but only if we can match their ruthlessness, their multi-generational cunning, and their inherent malice. Thatâs not in our nature, so weâll need to change and adapt. To truly prevail, we must outmaneuver their evil, win their long-term game. To win, we must out-evil evil. Win their multi-generational ongoing long-term game.Thatâs not easy, because youâre being poisoned day in day out.
SoâĶ here goes.
You must choose your path: gray or orange.
Decide how youâll navigate the clutter: hardware wallets you donât need, unscalable orange-pilling thatâs more about ego than Bitcoin, books that hardly anyone reads, redundant artwork youâll never buy, searching for a place in the unreachable oasis of bitcoin jobs, the mirage of funding,the naÃŊvetÃĐ of Value4Value, the Saylor-worshipping instinct, stickers slapped on poles, rushed and untested software, apps that repel users, conference circuses filled with grifters, posers and some half-gods, The pump-my-bags philosophers. The fork in the road lies ahead
Will you keep micro-dosing the corruption of the fiat world, day by day? Or will you don your armor and sacrifice for future generations?\ You âll be part of an army of cyber JesuÃŊt knights, or part of a gang of ad hoc grifters smelling like patchouli and fear.
npub1sec6degc3ae7warveuxaz6dlffnc2sutwtqjr7pmll7sf7ypjngsd4p0l7Let centuries of hate and destruction be channeled like unbreakable equations, their tax collecting vultures, their redistribution to the weak.We can be in harnesses, economically cause their bellies gorged on our produce, sliced virtually apart, ending their predatory exploitation and theater politics. Let that hate flow block by block, so our wait for a revolution, promised peace, and security, finally ends. We donât need to wait, We have all we need - right - friggin - now! All we need is here to start as the first generation of the ones that turn the table. We can strike from here onwards.
You canât do that just by standing there, we need to rally behind something. So âĶ we need toâĶ
## Slay the Monsters ( A Bitcoin manifesto )The race against fiatâs totalitarian grip isnât coming â itâs already here.
And weâre late.
Weâre not facing some bureaucratic mess or sleepy institution. Weâre facing monsters. Real monsters. The kind that donât blink, donât break, and donât stop.
These creatures donât rule from parliaments. They rule from shadows. From bloodlines. From vaults built on centuries of powerâand centuries of control.
And while we argue over memes, While we nitpick sound quality on a free podcast, While we debate how orange our sunglasses should beâ Theyâre already building the next cage.
You want to know the core of the battle?
Itâs this: They built a system designed to enslave you. And it works. Because itâs not just code or moneyâitâs a mindset. And theyâve trained you for generations to stay small. Stay busy. Stay broke.
They donât care about trending topics, the fashion they make you wear, the rent seeking and mind numbing media garbage. They donât care about todayâs startup scene. They donât need to. They freeze technology until their factories are ready. They script the narrative until their puppet politicians can sell it. They control enough markets to play with your life like a cat with a mouse.
And no, theyâre not thinking in 5-year business plans. Theyâre thinking in bloodlines. Theyâre thinking in centuries.
They are bloodsuckers.
They take the rights of the gifted, Take the skills of the builders and make them into jesters They crush the dreams of the brave, weaken strong sons, and turn bright daughters into obedient servants.They make you lose time;Steal your effortSlap a price on anyone.
But hereâs the good news:
We are Bitcoiners. We donât need their permission. We donât need to play their game. We hold a sword they canât lift â an indestructible blockchain. And we have âforever coinsâ. We have the heaviest hammer
We can build faster. Stack hard money. Deliver proof of work and become the worst multi-generational pests theyâve ever seen. And take everything from them in about four generations:
One generation to build and adapt. One or two to take over, and One glorious one to finish the job and chop their virtual heads off to end the corruptionTheir heads on a stake, is the only proof-of-stakeâism that will be universally liked.
Because in their world, people are the fuel â drained for passive yield. But in our world?
We, the Bitcoin people who underwrite its value, represent the negative yield on fiat. We ARE your negative yield in human form \ We are their weakness â if we become as relentless and evil as they are.We can be methodical and calculated, generations of poison for their systemWe infiltrate, poison, outpace them.Like they did centuries ago with the commons, the tribes and kings. As focused. As strategic. As ruthless.
Thenâonly thenâcan we clean ourselves.
Only then, with the deed done, can we rebuild humanity. Burn the bloodlines that buried us.The old bloodlinesâthose leechesâwill be caged, stripped, and left to wither in poverty, and as history provesâĶ they never survive poverty\ While weâve been bathing in it by choice.
From their ashes, weâll purge our own darkness and thrive through innovation, not tyranny We will work, We will thrive through innovation, not colonization. Through consensus, not decree. Through quality not administrative control. And talent and skills will rise on merit, not aristocratic last names. We verify without grandeur.
In that world, our temples will exalt beauty â not control.In that world, Their goons and servants will be our jesters, dancing like harlots, their princesses will be sobbing on dirt, theyâll all eat their own industrial drab
The power is already ours; we donât need to pray, we donât need hope nor luck. We need raw, unrelenting will.
We need power.
And evil, focused, unshakable determination.
You canât slay monsters with flyers. You donât take down empires with stickers. You donât bring bloodlines to their knees with polite debates on their stages.You slay monsters with the sharpest sword in history â Bitcoin.
Theyâre gutted with the sharpest bladeâour blockchainâplunged into their stone cold hearts, until their black blood flows over the marble floors of their castles and their next of kin. Then, we feast and build anew on the ruins of their depravity.
Their next of kin witnessing our determination while their funding falls dry in promises of continuity they hide or perish.
Then we slay the rest.We drink their blood, their wine, their milkshake. We burn their paper promises and their repeating cycles of social unrest and greed.
We build something new. Something real. On the ruins of everything they corrupted.Bitcoiners need to be more than politeBe more evil, to do more good.Show monsters no mercy nor empathy. Donât give them hard money, but wreck their legacy, faceless organizations and companies.
We are the debt collectors of last resort. We are the negative yield that spins and twists.We are the final rotation of the hamster wheel of pointless energy.We save ourselves with math..
Bitcoiners,Do thy proof of work, or become a whore for their next generation of silver spoon fed monster kids...\ Youâll have to be polite doing the deeds if you doOr take the smile off their face.Sacrifice.WorkDefy
Slay monsters like a knight building a legacy, freeing the world.
Or serve the monsters like the bitch you are.
Our consensus and your choice.
By AVB
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@ e7fa8a9e:81ba790d
2025-05-13 08:09:55
A 1848Bet ÃĐ uma plataforma de jogos online que tem se destacado por oferecer uma experiÊncia Única e de alta qualidade aos seus usuÃĄrios. Com uma vasta gama de jogos e recursos inovadores, a 1848Bet se posiciona como uma das principais opçÃĩes para aqueles que buscam diversÃĢo, segurança e facilidade na hora de jogar. Neste artigo, vamos explorar os aspectos que tornam a 1848Bet uma escolha excelente para os jogadores, desde sua introduçÃĢo atÃĐ a experiÊncia que ela proporciona.
Uma Plataforma de Entretenimento de Alta Qualidade A 1848Bet foi criada para oferecer uma experiÊncia de jogo online sem igual. Sua plataforma ÃĐ totalmente otimizada para garantir acessibilidade e conveniÊncia, seja para quem estÃĄ começando a explorar o universo dos jogos online ou para jogadores experientes em busca de novos desafios. A interface ÃĐ moderna, intuitiva e muito fÃĄcil de navegar, o que garante que qualquer pessoa, independentemente de seu nÃvel de experiÊncia, possa desfrutar dos jogos com facilidade.
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-08 05:25:48
Safe Bits & Self Custody Tips
The journey of onboarding a user and create a bitcoin multiSig setup begins far before opening a desktop like Bitcoin Safe (BS) or any other similar application. Bitcoin Safe seems designed for families and people that want to start exploring and learning about multiSig setup. The need for such application and use of it could go much further, defining best practices for private organizations that aim to custody bitcoin in a private and anonymous way, following and enjoy the values and standards bitcoin has been built for.
Intro
Organizations and small private groups like families, family offices and solopreneurs operating on a bitcoin standard will have the need to keep track of transactions and categorize them to keep the books in order. A part of our efforts will be spent ensuring accessibility standards are in place for everyone to use Bitcoin Safe with comfort and safety.
We aim with this project to bring together the three Designathon ideas below: - Bitcoin Safe: improve its overall design and usability. - No User Left Behind: improve Bitcoin Safe accessibility. - Self-custody guidelines for organizations: How Bitcoin Safe can be used by private organization following best self-custody practices.
We are already halfway of the first week, and here below the progress made so far.
Designing an icon Set for Bitcoin Safe
One of the noticeable things when using BS is the inconsistency of the icons, not just in colors and shapes, but also the way are used. The desktop app try to have a clean design that incorporate with all OS (Win, macOS, Linux) and for this reason it's hard to define when a system default icon need to be used or if a custom one can be applied instead. The use of QT Ui framework for python apps help to respond to these questions. It also incorporates and brig up dome default settings that aren't easily overwritten.
Here below you can see the current version of BS:
Defining a more strict color palette for Bitcoin Safe was the first thing!
How much the icons affect accessibility? How they can help users to reach the right functionality? I took the challenge and, with PenPot.app, redesigned the icons based on the grid defined in the https://bitcoinicons.com/ and proposing the implementation of it to have a cleaner and more consistent look'n feel, at least for the icons now.
What's next
I personally look forward to seeing these icons implemented soon in Bitcoin Safe interface. In the meantime, we'll focus on delivering an accessibility audit and evaluate options to see how BS could be used by private organizations aiming to become financially sovereign with self-custody or more complex bitcoin multiSig setups.
One of the greatest innovations BS is bringing to us is the ability to sync the multiSig wallets, including PBST, Categories and labels, through the nostr decentralized protocol, making current key custodial services somehow obsolete. Second-coolest feature that this nostr implementation brings is the ability to have a build-in private chat that connect and enable the various signers of a multiSig to communicate and sign transactions remotely. Where have you seen something like this before?
Categories UX and redesign is also considered in this project. We'll try to understand how to better serve this functionality to you, the user, really soon.
Stay tuned!
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/974488
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-08 05:08:36
Welcome back to our weekly
JABBB, Just Another Bitcoin Bubble Boom, a comics and meme contest crafted for you, creative stackers!If you'd like to learn more, check our welcome post here.
This week sticker:
Bitcoin SirYou can download the source file directly from the HereComesBitcoin website in SVG and PNG. Use this sticker around SN with the code
The task
Make sure you use this week sticker to design a comic frame or a meme, add a message that perfectly captures the sentiment of the current most hilarious takes on the Bitcoin space. You can contextualize it or not, it's up to you, you chose the message, the context and anything else that will help you submit your comic art masterpiece.
Are you a meme creator? There's space for you too: select the most similar shot from the gifts hosted on the Gif Station section and craft your best meme... Let's Jabbb!
If you enjoy designing and memeing, feel free to check out the JABBB archive and create more to spread Bitcoin awareness to the moon.
Submit each proposal on the relative thread, bounties will be distributed when enough participants submit options.
PS: you can now use HereComesBitcoin stickers to use on Stacker.News
âŋe creative, have fun! :D
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/974483
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@ d61f3bc5:0da6ef4a
2025-05-06 01:37:28
I remember the first gathering of Nostr devs two years ago in Costa Rica. We were all psyched because Nostr appeared to solve the problem of self-sovereign online identity and decentralized publishing. The protocol seemed well-suited for textual content, but it wasn't really designed to handle binary files, like images or video.
The Problem
When I publish a note that contains an image link, the note itself is resilient thanks to Nostr, but if the hosting service disappears or takes my image down, my note will be broken forever. We need a way to publish binary data without relying on a single hosting provider.
We were discussing how there really was no reliable solution to this problem even outside of Nostr. Peer-to-peer attempts like IPFS simply didn't work; they were hopelessly slow and unreliable in practice. Torrents worked for popular files like movies, but couldn't be relied on for general file hosting.
Awesome Blossom
A year later, I attended the Sovereign Engineering demo day in Madeira, organized by Pablo and Gigi. Many projects were presented over a three hour demo session that day, but one really stood out for me.
Introduced by hzrd149 and Stu Bowman, Blossom blew my mind because it showed how we can solve complex problems easily by simply relying on the fact that Nostr exists. Having an open user directory, with the corresponding social graph and web of trust is an incredible building block.
Since we can easily look up any user on Nostr and read their profile metadata, we can just get them to simply tell us where their files are stored. This, combined with hash-based addressing (borrowed from IPFS), is all we need to solve our problem.
How Blossom Works
The Blossom protocol (Blobs Stored Simply on Mediaservers) is formally defined in a series of BUDs (Blossom Upgrade Documents). Yes, Blossom is the most well-branded protocol in the history of protocols. Feel free to refer to the spec for details, but I will provide a high level explanation here.
The main idea behind Blossom can be summarized in three points:
- Users specify which media server(s) they use via their public Blossom settings published on Nostr;
- All files are uniquely addressable via hashes;
- If an app fails to load a file from the original URL, it simply goes to get it from the server(s) specified in the user's Blossom settings.
Just like Nostr itself, the Blossom protocol is dead-simple and it works!
Let's use this image as an example:
If you look at the URL for this image, you will notice that it looks like this:blossom.primal.net/c1aa63f983a44185d039092912bfb7f33adcf63ed3cae371ebe6905da5f688d0.jpgAll Blossom URLs follow this format:
[server]/[file-hash].[extension]The file hash is important because it uniquely identifies the file in question. Apps can use it to verify that the file they received is exactly the file they requested. It also gives us the ability to reliably get the same file from a different server.
Nostr users declare which media server(s) they use by publishing their Blossom settings. If I store my files on Server A, and they get removed, I can simply upload them to Server B, update my public Blossom settings, and all Blossom-capable apps will be able to find them at the new location. All my existing notes will continue to display media content without any issues.
Blossom Mirroring
Let's face it, re-uploading files to another server after they got removed from the original server is not the best user experience. Most people wouldn't have the backups of all the files, and/or the desire to do this work.
This is where Blossom's mirroring feature comes handy. In addition to the primary media server, a Blossom user can set one one or more mirror servers. Under this setup, every time a file is uploaded to the primary server the Nostr app issues a mirror request to the primary server, directing it to copy the file to all the specified mirrors. This way there is always a copy of all content on multiple servers and in case the primary becomes unavailable, Blossom-capable apps will automatically start loading from the mirror.
Mirrors are really easy to setup (you can do it in two clicks in Primal) and this arrangement ensures robust media handling without any central points of failure. Note that you can use professional media hosting services side by side with self-hosted backup servers that anyone can run at home.
Using Blossom Within Primal
Blossom is natively integrated into the entire Primal stack and enabled by default. If you are using Primal 2.2 or later, you don't need to do anything to enable Blossom, all your media uploads are blossoming already.
To enhance user privacy, all Primal apps use the "/media" endpoint per BUD-05, which strips all metadata from uploaded files before they are saved and optionally mirrored to other Blossom servers, per user settings. You can use any Blossom server as your primary media server in Primal, as well as setup any number of mirrors:
## ConclusionFor such a simple protocol, Blossom gives us three major benefits:
- Verifiable authenticity. All Nostr notes are always signed by the note author. With Blossom, the signed note includes a unique hash for each referenced media file, making it impossible to falsify.
- File hosting redundancy. Having multiple live copies of referenced media files (via Blossom mirroring) greatly increases the resiliency of media content published on Nostr.
- Censorship resistance. Blossom enables us to seamlessly switch media hosting providers in case of censorship.
Thanks for reading; and enjoy! ðļ
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@ 4bc7982c:4cb5c39d
2025-05-12 14:21:38
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2025-05-07 06:56:25
Wild parrots tend to fly in flocks, but when kept as single pets, they may become lonely and bored https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHcAOlamgDc
Source: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-taught-pet-parrots-to-video-call-each-other-and-the-birds-loved-it-180982041/
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/973639
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2025-05-13 01:08:28
There was a time when mining meant something. Not just the noise of fans and the stink of ozone, but a political act. An act of rebellion, like smuggling pamphlets under the nose of the king. You mined in the basement. You mined with pride. You mined because you could. Not because Fidelity wrote a whitepaper on it. Not because a hosting provider in Iceland offered you a bulk discount. But because you believed.
That miner is dead.
He didnât die in a blaze of glory. He didnât go down swinging. He was euthanized. Slowly, over years, by spreadsheets, subsidies, and a thousand tiny concessions. Killed off by a culture that said, âWhy do it yourself when you can outsource the soul of Bitcoin to a pool in Singapore?â
Welcome to the age of industrial Bitcoin: a world where miners donât mine, pools donât just process. They rule. And the only thing sovereign anymore is the dividend.
The Sovereign Miner is Dead, And No One Mourned
The sovereign miner, the madman with a dusty rack, a full node, and a middle finger pointed squarely at the Eccles Building, is extinct. Heâs gone the way of the dodo, the blacksmith, the outlaw. And in his place? A fleet of khaki-wearing ASIC clerks uploading hashrate reports to their VC lords like dutiful little interns. These are not revolutionaries. They are box operators. Corporate larvae wiggling around in server farms financed by pension funds.
Once upon a time, mining was an act of insubordination. You ran a rig to say "no" to Janet Yellen. You ran a node because you meant it. You didnât need permission. You didnât ask for subsidies. You didnât file paperwork. You fought for consensus by living it. Every block was a punch thrown in a quiet, bloodless rebellion. Now? Now youâve got KPMG-certified mining outfits measuring ESG impact and tweeting about carbon offsets like theyâre trying to win a grant from the UN.
The eulogies for that old miner are full of oily euphemisms. They drone on about "efficiency," as if selling your vote for a cheaper power bill is some kind of virtue. "Economies of scale," they whisper, as though scale were some holy sacrament instead of the Trojan horse that delivered centralization to our doorstep. What they call progress, I call a back-alley mugging of Bitcoinâs soul.
The modern miner isnât mining. Heâs leasing his dignity to a pool that doesnât know his name. Heâs plugging in Bitmain boxes like a hotel maintenance worker changing light bulbs. The only heat he generates is for the benefit of someone else's node. Someone else's mempool. Someone else's idea of consensus. He doesnât build the block. He just pays the electric bill.
And the worst part? He likes it. He thinks itâs normal. He thinks itâs âsmart business.â Heâs internalized the defeat so completely he brags about it on social media. Heâll tweet about uptime, about efficiency ratios, about hashprice curvesâas if he were describing a well-run gulag. Heâs the obedient prisoner who polishes the chains and calls it freedom.
The sovereign miner didnât die in a blaze of glory. He died quietly, smothered under a fleece blanket of comfort and yield optimization. And no one mourned. No one wept. Because everyone was too busy benchmarking their ROI and counting fiat. The revolution didnât end in a shootout. It ended in quarterly earnings calls.
Power Reversed: Pools Run Nodes, Miners Run Cable
Letâs be crystal clear: The pools run the nodes. The miners do not. This is not a subtle shift. It is a total inversion of power. A coup d'ÃĐtat wrapped in JSON-RPC and relayed with a smile. The pool clerks have become the governors of consensus, and the miners? Theyâre errand boys. They might control the heat, but they donât control the protocol. Theyâre like engine pistons in a car theyâll never be allowed to drive.
Pointing hash at a pool and calling yourself sovereign is like renting a tux and declaring yourself royalty. Itâs cosplay. At best. Pools decide what transactions are valid. Pools enforce the rules. Pools interpret consensus, not the miners, not the miners, and certainly not the plebs stacking sats on Raspberry Pis, who, through their economic activity and validation, still enforce the rules but are powerless to stop this creeping centralization in the mining layer. In a world obsessed with decentralization theater, pools are the centralized prop masters pulling the strings.
And when the curtain pulled back in 2021, it wasnât some secret backroom scandal. No. Marathon Digital bragged about OFAC-compliant mining. They filtered transactions with state-sanctioned precision. They announced it like a new feature rollout. âCensorship-as-a-Service, now in beta!â The mining pool became an extension of the U.S. Treasuryâwhile still waving the Bitcoin banner.
That wasnât a red flag. That was a blood-soaked banner waved from the parapets of captured consensus. And the response? Nothing. No mass exit. No fork. No slash-and-burn rebellion. Just soft mewling from miners whoâd already convinced themselves this was âpragmatic.â
Miners didnât revolt. They shrugged. They shrugged because they didnât feel it in their bones anymore. Theyâd been domesticated. Fattened on subsidies and mining-as-a-service. Pacified by dashboards and yield spreadsheets. When the pools took the steering wheel, the miners reached for the air conditioning controls.
This is the hard truth: sovereignty cannot be delegated. You donât get to outsource rebellion. You donât get to file a ticket and request autonomy. If someone else runs the node, someone else owns the power. And if youâre pointing hash at their rules, youâre not free. Youâre furniture. Industrial-grade silicon furniture humming in tune with someone elseâs politics.
ASICs Are Treadmills, Not Weapons
Hereâs a bitter pill: plugging in an ASIC doesnât make you a participant in Bitcoin. It makes you a battery. Yes, economic nodes still set the rules through their validation and transaction activity. But what happens when the mining layer, the muscle that enforces those rules on-chain, goes rogue? What happens when the mempool you built gets ignored because your hashpower is pointed at someone else's filter?
A node might define validity, but without aligned mining, itâs a lion without teeth. If economic consensus is the blueprint, mining is the builder. And right now, most builders are following someone else's floor plan. The node might say, "this is how we build," but the pool, with its centralized relay and selective enforcement, says, "this is what weâre willing to build."
Without a node, without building your own block, without choosing your own mempool, youâre a hamster in a high-voltage wheel. All that heat and noise? Itâs not rebellion. Itâs treadmill sweat.
Without a node, without building your own block, without choosing your own mempool, youâre a hamster in a high-voltage wheel. All that heat and noise? Itâs not rebellion. Itâs treadmill sweat.
You are not a general. You are a grunt. A CPU on contract to someone elseâs war.
Fiat Habits: The Culture of Convenience
Bitcoin was supposed to be the great divorce from fiat thinking, a severance from the debt-ridden clown world where every moral principle is for sale if the yieldâs high enough. But lo and behold, the fiat habits came slithering in through the minerâs back door. It started small. âJust a hosting service,â they said. âJust outsourcing the firmware,â they claimed. âJust using a pool for efficiency.â And before you knew it, the average miner was indistinguishable from a middle manager at an Enron reunion. Optimizing, spreadsheeting, begging for subsidies like a lobbyist on his third bourbon.
The culture is poison. It rewards cowardice, convenience, and cost-shifting. Small miners moan about volatility like day traders with arthritis. Big miners wine and dine regulators, sniffing after tax incentives and ESG badges like some filthy dog begging at the World Economic Forumâs dinner table. Weâre no longer talking about building a sovereign financial systemâweâre talking about quarterly earnings, power purchase agreements, and whether your server farm meets carbon neutrality guidelines. What the hell happened?
Take a look back at the New York Agreement in 2017. That wasnât a negotiation. It was a ransom note. The largest mining outfits, including BTC.Top and ViaBTC, held SegWit hostage because it didnât butter their bread. The principles didnât matter. The technical merit didnât matter. All that mattered was leverage, yield, and preserving their own stranglehold. They tried to shove a hard fork down Bitcoinâs throat like a goose being force-fed for foie gras. And if not for the sheer stubbornness of the user base, real economic nodes who still gave a damn, Bitcoin wouldâve gone full Frankenstein.
But did those miners learn? No. They just shifted tactics. Today they ask for different forms of convenience: not block size increases, but subsidies, regulations tailored to their rigs, public-private partnerships. The song remains the same. Itâs the fiat mindset dressed up in ASIC drag. Instead of defending neutrality, they demand special treatment. Instead of embracing the responsibility of consensus participation, theyâd rather hand it off to a pool that promises good customer service and a Discord server with emojis.
What weâre seeing is the spiritual sequel to fiat monetary policyâmoral hazard in overclocked silicon. Miners begging for insulation from the market, protection from volatility, and someone else to carry the political weight of consensus. Thatâs not sovereignty. Thatâs serfdom with a spreadsheet. These aren't rebels. Theyâre corporate supplicants doing yield gymnastics while the heart of Bitcoin withers under the fluorescent lights of their co-location facility.
Bitcoin doesnât need more efficient parasites. It needs fewer of them. The culture must shift from comfort to combat. From optimization to obligation. A miner who outsources consensus is no better than a fiat printer optimizing bond auctions. The minute you make convenience your god, you become indistinguishable from the system Bitcoin was meant to destroy.
The Culture of Convenience
Bitcoin was born as a rejection of fiat habits. So naturally, miners dragged every last fiat habit into the server farm like rats carrying plague. Outsource the firmware. Outsource the hosting. Outsource the power contract. Outsource the node. Outsource the sovereignty. Whatâs left?
Mining today looks like Goldman Sachs cosplay. ESG reports. Carbon credits. Webinars on regulatory compliance. Bitcoin isn't being mined anymore. It's being monetized. It's being lobotomized by yield-chasers and spreadsheet cultists.
The New York Agreement was the test. The miners failed. They held the protocol hostage for a slightly thicker block and a fat slice of yield. They were willing to hard fork Bitcoin into a Frankenstein fiat-friendly platform if it meant a better power purchase agreement.
They haven't changed. Theyâve just gotten better at disguising their cowardice as competence.
Software Will Not Save You (But Cowards Sure Will Sell You the Illusion)
Let me tell you a ghost story. A tale of silicon treachery dressed up as innovation. It was 2017. The air stank of backroom deals and nervous sweat. Bitmain, the ASIC kingpin of the age, had quietly embedded a little something into its hardware. A cheat code. A hidden rake. A parasitic exploit called ASICBoost, but not the honest kind. No, this was the covert variant, slinking beneath the protocolâs floorboards, exploiting transaction ordering for a tidy little edge. It wasnât disclosed. It wasnât debated. It was used. Quietly. Gleefully. While the rest of the ecosystem was busy arguing about scaling like philosophers in a house fire.
Bitmain wasn't interested in consensus. It was interested in arbitrage. They saw Bitcoin not as a commons, but as a slot machine they had rigged. And when SegWit appeared, when it offered scaling and immunity to covert ASICBoost in one surgical tweak, Bitmain panicked. Because SegWit would end the grift. Not softly. Not eventually. Immediately.
So they did what every entrenched parasite does when exposed. They lied. They stalled. They "compromised." They ginned up support for SegWit2x, not to scale Bitcoin, but to preserve their exploit. A hard fork with extension blocks would keep the legacy block structure alive and well, tucked into a cozy parallel track where covert ASICBoost could still thrive. It was a bait-and-switch. A con. A trojan upgrade smuggled in under the banner of progress.
But this time, the hosts fought back.
Node runners saw the ploy. They didnât need fancy tooling. They needed guts. They didnât negotiate. They didnât flinch. They ran SegWit. They activated UASF. They drew a lineânot in sand, but in bedrock. Bitcoin would not be held hostage by ASIC cartels. It would not bend for Bitmain. It would not become an extension block casino for rent-seekers in Shenzhen.
So no, software didnât save Bitcoin. Men did.
Ordinary plebs with full nodes and no backdoor. They used the tool, yes, but what mattered is that they refused. Refused the scam. Refused the deal. Refused to bend the knee to an ASIC cartel dressed in business-casual and lies.
SegWit didnât win because it was elegant. It won because enough people had the guts to jam it through in spite of sabotage. The protocol gave them a knife, and they had the moral clarity to use it. Thatâs the lesson. Not that we need better code, but that we need sharper men.
Because in the end, every exploit is possible when the culture is weak. And every fix is worthless if the people implementing it donât care. The problem was never ASICBoost. The problem was what miners were willing to do to keep it.
The Pool Cartel is the New Central Bank
Middlemen were supposed to die in 2009. Thatâs the entire reason Bitcoin exists. To gut them. To render them obsolete. To salt the earth behind them so nothing like them could ever grow again. But here they are, reborn, not as banks, but as pools. Not in suits, but in server racks. They wear the garb of "infrastructure providers," but they function as gatekeepers, choke points wrapped in API documentation.
Pools donât just process, they decide. They decide what gets into the chain. They decide whose transactions are valid. They decide what software matters, and what consensus looks like. Theyâve become the central banks of the hashrate economy: unaccountable, invisible, and too boring to fear until itâs too late.
They donât win power. They absorb it. They donât need legislation or signatures. They just need you to keep pointing your hash in their direction. Thatâs the magic trick of middlemen: their power lies in being taken for granted. And in that, theyâre the perfect parasite, one that feeds on your energy and then tells you theyâre helping you digest it.
Every time you optimize for pool payout efficiency, every time you default to the biggest provider, every time you accept their mempool instead of building your own, youâre kneeling. Youâre pledging allegiance to a cartel of block-builders whose loyalty isnât to Bitcoin, itâs to operational ease and regulatory appeasement.
These arenât neutral actors. Theyâre political animals. They hold the levers of consensus without bearing any of its weight. Theyâre the mortgage-backed securities of Bitcoin: abstracted, opaque, and one market panic away from becoming a systemic risk. We have, once again, created a class of intermediaries who profit by extracting value from a system they didnât build and no longer understand.
Bitcoin didnât kill the middlemen. It fed them. It made them smarter. It made them less visible. But their hunger hasnât changed. And until we name them for what they areâcartels in priestly robesâwe will keep mistaking the cage for the cathedral.
Stratum v2: A Rifle, Not a Revolution
Stratum v2 is the closest thing to a loaded weapon Bitcoin miners have been handed in a decade. It is, quite literally, the mechanism by which miners can wrench their dignity back from the clenched fists of the pool cartel. And what have they done with it? Mostly shrugged. A few pilot programs, some halfhearted integrations, and a handful of blog posts filled with the kind of cautious optimism youâd expect from a risk-averse actuary.
This isnât a critique of the protocol. Stratum v2 is beautifully ugly. Itâs messy, technical, and dense enough to scare away the very consultants who want to repackage Bitcoin into polite compliance middleware. But none of that matters if no one has the guts to use it. You donât win wars by stockpiling weapons you refuse to fire.
Stratum v2 gives miners the power to construct their own blocks. Not just vote with hash, but wield it. Choose transactions. Set mempool policy. Actually participate in consensus instead of spectating like a retiree watching a soap opera. It is the rifle hanging over the mantelpiece. The one Chekhov warned us about. And right now itâs gathering dust.
The tragedy here isnât technical. Itâs cultural. Because this tool, this literal key to sovereignty, is being treated like a library dependency. Something for someone else to test, to vet, to implement. Meanwhile, miners continue to act like itâs 2015 and their biggest concern is firmware compatibility and finding a better power rate in Kazakhstan.
Ignore Stratum v2, and it becomes protocol theater. A museum piece. A tragic artifact of what could have been. But use it, and it becomes a wedge. A crowbar in the gears of centralized mining. A bright, shining middle finger to the entire architecture of compliance-friendly consensus.
But donât fool yourself. Stratum v2 wonât make you sovereign any more than buying a gun makes you a revolutionary. It wonât beam liberty into your soul via Tor, wonât whisper âfreedomâ into your hashboard, wonât bathe your rack in the holy light of decentralization. Itâs not salvation. Itâs a tool. And tools donât care who uses themâthey serve the hand that holds them.
Stratum v2 is a rifle, yesâbut even a rifle requires guts, aim, and the clarity to know what you're shooting at. In the hands of a coward, itâs a paperweight. In the hands of a rent-seeker, itâs a bargaining chip. But in the hands of a miner with fire in his gut and sovereignty in his blood? Itâs a revolution.
This isnât about technology. Itâs about spine. About picking up the one weapon youâve been given and refusing to keep it locked in the safe while tyrants build your blocks. Stratum v2 offers freedom, but it demands ferocity. You have to load it with your own mempool. You have to chamber every transaction. And then you have to fire.
No protocol, no BIP, no whitepaper will ever substitute for moral will. And if youâre too polite to use the weapon, too busy maximizing uptime to get your hands dirty with real consensus, then you deserve whatever filtered, censored, OFAC-compliant future you inherit.
Stratum v2 is not your savior. You are. And until miners act like it, until they treat this protocol like a weapon and not a toy, the pools will rule, and the timechain will continue to serve the highest bidder.
Itâs just a rifle. But rifles have rewritten history when wielded by men who knew they werenât free.
Ossification Without Decentralization Is Death
Everyone loves ossification, until they realize they missed their chance to do it when it mattered. We had a window. A golden, fleeting window to freeze Bitcoin in a state of clarity, minimalism, and neutrality. Instead, we blinked. We let upgrades seep in. Complexity crept through the back door, and with it came unintended consequences. Among the earliest and most corrosive: the rise of centralized mining pools. A structural outcome embedded in Satoshiâs original design, born from the brutal variance of solo mining. But if that centralization was unforeseen, imagine how many more weâve introduced since, through every soft fork, every upgrade, every decision to keep tinkering instead of locking the vault when we had the chance.
Ossification isnât just about code. Itâs about culture. Itâs a posture. A refusal. And we failed to assume it when it counted. We chose tinkering over tenacity. We chose cleverness over caution. And now the fruits of our hubris hang heavy on the vine: a mining layer riddled with capture points, a mempool hijacked by middlemen, and a user base quietly wondering why their transactions feel like applications.
Yes, economic nodes enforce the rules through validation and usage. But that power has a prerequisite: inclusion. If the only blocks being built are by pools with selective relay policies and a fondness for government compliance, then your economic activity is a shout into a soundproof room. The validation rules may be perfect, but if your transaction never hits the chain, itâs as good as invalid.
The trap we set for ourselves was gilded with good intentions. Soft forks meant to improve scalability. Relay policies meant to minimize bloat. Fee markets meant to incentivize good behavior. And now? Now we find ourselves staring at a timechain that functionsâbut no longer feels inviolable. The foundation wasnât corrupted in a day. It was eroded, line by line, by developers trying to be helpful.
Freeze Bitcoin now, and we donât immortalize virtueâwe immortalize vulnerability. We lock in the flaws. We preserve a snapshot where the power has already been ceded to those least equipped to wield it justly. Itâs like slamming the vault door shut just as the thieves finish loading the bags.
Thatâs not ossification. Thatâs embalming. Thatâs turning the timechain into a museum exhibit of the ideals we almost lived up to, before we traded principle for pragmatism and thought we could always fix it later.
Ossification is not neutral. Itâs not some universal good. It is power, fixed in time. And if that power belongs to the wrong class of actors, the OFAC miners, the hosting conglomerates, the Silicon Valley startups that mine with ESG consultants on speed dial, then ossification doesnât lock in liberty. It locks in them. It fossilizes a regime that already serves someone elseâs interests.
We speak of ossification like itâs an event. One final commit. One last hardening. But in truth, itâs asymptotic. You donât slam the door shut in one dramatic gesture. You inch toward it. You tighten the bolts over time until change becomes culturally, politically, and economically impossible. And that means weâre ossifying right now.
Picture it: a frozen Bitcoin where the rules canât change, but the blockspace is filtered, the miners are compliant, and the pools relay transactions based on a government-approved blacklist. Thatâs not sound money. Thatâs a digital leash. A ledger of obedience masquerading as freedom.
If Bitcoin ossifies after it has been captured, it does not become incorruptible. It becomes irredeemable. Like sealing a vault before checking whatâs inside, you donât get resilience, you get entombment. You get permanence without virtue. You get consensus without sovereignty.
Thatâs not ossification. Thatâs embalming. Thatâs turning the timechain into Leninâs corpse: glassy-eyed, sterile, and meticulously preserved in service of a state it was meant to outlive.
We may only have one chance to rescue bitcoin from the clutches of the fiat maximalists, before it is impossible to do so.
Core's Quiet Capitulation
Bitcoin Core was once the temple guard. Militant minimalism. Ruthless conservatism. The last line of defense against creeping bloat and protocol erosion. You didnât have to agree with them, but by God, you respected the trench they were willing to die in.
Now? Theyâre white-gloving the stretcher for a dying protocol. Hospice caretakers tending to consensus rot with polite documentation and GitHub tickets labeled "enhancement." The keepers of the flame have become interior decorators for a collapsing cathedral.
They removed filters, the thin defensive crust that kept bad-faith actors at bay. They weakened defaults, the backbone settings that preserved network sanity. They bend policies not to protect consensus, but to please mining cartels and PR-sensitive operators. Every decision smells like appeasement baked in a think tank.
This isnât some grand betrayal of principle for power or riches. Itâs worse. Itâs resignation. Exhaustion wrapped in technocratic humility. They didnât sell out to the highest bidder, they just ran out of fire.
Where once they chanted ossification, now they mumble "flexibility." Where once they enforced sanity with zero tolerance for grift, now they entertain proposals that wouldâve been laughed out of the room a decade ago. They say yes out of fatigue. They say no with asterisks. They commit code like bureaucrats signing off on a slow-motion demolition.
Core didnât just get captured. It got comfortable. And comfort, in protocol stewardship, is fatal. The war for Bitcoin's soul isnât being lost in some smoky backroom. Itâs being forfeited in polite silence by maintainers who forgot the protocol doesnât just need to run. It needs to refuse.
The Call: Rewild the Hash
This is the fork in the road. This is the final flare fired into the sky before the trench goes quiet forever. You either take back the hash, or you become a dependent serf in a digital fiefdom run by pool lords and relay priests. No more excuses. No more polite appeals. No more PRs begging middlemen to do the right thing.
Run your own node. Build your own block, even if it takes a lifetime. Not tomorrow. Not after the next bull run. Not when itâs convenient. Now. Because if you donât, someone else will do it for you, and they will not share your values.
Stop waiting for permission. Stop tweeting at pool operators like theyâre public servants. Stop optimizing for latency like itâs a sacrament. You are not here to impress compliance officers. You are here to enforce your damn sovereignty.
Donât beg the cartel to behave. Starve it. Cut it off. Build the mempool you want to see in the world and let their VC primed and bloated relay network choke on their own paperwork. Let their blocks fill with NFT spam and chain analysis reports. You are not required to participate in their theater.
Use Stratum v2. Not because itâs clever, not because itâs next-gen, but because it puts the steering wheel back in your hands. It lets you carve your transactions from granite instead of begging for a line on someone else's spreadsheet. It is not optional. It is not academic. It is your rifle, and the target is consensus capture.
Rewilding the hash isnât about nostalgia. Itâs about survival. Itâs about tearing up the artificial turf of corporate convenience and letting the hard, messy, glorious chaos of sovereign mining grow back. Every node a fortress. Every block a declaration. Every miner a free man with dirt under his fingernails and fire in his chest.
This is the line. Pick up your weapon. Run your own node. Build your own block. Or die watching someone else sell your freedom by the byte.
Murder the pools. Rewild the hash. And mine like it means something... because it does.
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@ c9badfea:610f861a
2025-05-05 20:16:29
- Install PocketPal (it's free and open source)
- Launch the app, open the menu, and navigate to Models
- Download one or more models (e.g. Phi, Llama, Qwen)
- Once downloaded, tap Load to start chatting
âđïļ Experiment with different models and their quantizations (Q4, Q6, Q8, etc.) to find the most suitable one
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@ 961e8955:d7fa53e4
2025-05-13 06:25:13
Cryptocurrency has been a buzzword for some time now, and Turkey is one of the countries that have been actively involved in the crypto market. However, the Turkish government has recently introduced new regulations on cryptocurrency trading and mining. This article aims to provide you with an overview of the cryptocurrency regulations in Turkey and some investor tips to navigate the market.
Overview of Cryptocurrency Regulations in Turkey
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) and the Capital Markets Board of Turkey (CMB) are the two regulatory bodies that oversee the cryptocurrency market in Turkey. Here are some of the recent regulations introduced by the Turkish government:
Ban on Cryptocurrency Payments: In April 2021, the CBRT banned the use of cryptocurrencies for payment transactions in Turkey. This means that businesses are not allowed to accept payments in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin.
Regulation of Crypto Exchanges: The CMB introduced regulations in May 2021 that require all cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Turkey to register with the CMB. Crypto exchanges must also meet certain criteria, such as having a minimum capital of 50 million Turkish Lira ($5.8 million) and complying with anti-money laundering regulations.
Ban on Crypto Mining: In May 2021, the Turkish government announced a ban on cryptocurrency mining. This is due to concerns about the environmental impact of mining, as well as the potential for illegal activities such as money laundering.
Investor Tips for Cryptocurrency Trading in Turkey
Understand the Regulations: It is crucial for investors to understand the regulations surrounding cryptocurrency trading and mining in Turkey. Investors must ensure that they comply with all the requirements set by the regulatory bodies to avoid penalties or legal issues.
Choose a Regulated Crypto Exchange: Investors must only use regulated cryptocurrency exchanges that are registered with the CMB. Regulated exchanges are more likely to follow best practices and protect the interests of their users.
Be Careful with Cryptocurrency Mining: As mentioned earlier, cryptocurrency mining is banned in Turkey. Investors must be cautious about investing in any mining operations within Turkey as they may face legal action.
Do Your Research: Before investing in any cryptocurrency, investors must conduct thorough research to understand the risks and potential rewards of their investment. They should also keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market and regulations in Turkey.
Be Mindful of Taxes: The Turkish government taxes cryptocurrency trading profits, and investors must report their earnings from cryptocurrency trading in their tax returns.
Conclusion Cryptocurrency regulations in Turkey have recently become more stringent, and investors must take extra precautions to ensure they comply with all the requirements. Investors must only use regulated cryptocurrency exchanges, understand the regulations, do their research, be mindful of taxes, and avoid cryptocurrency mining operations within Turkey. By following these tips, investors can navigate the Turkish cryptocurrency market and make informed investment decisions.
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-07 06:29:52
Your device, your data. TRMNL's architecture prevents outsiders (including us) from accessing your local network. TRMNAL achieve this through 1 way communication between client and server, versus the other way around. Learn more.
Learn more at https://usetrmnl.com/
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/973632
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@ c1e6505c:02b3157e
2025-05-13 00:58:11
I rarely make black and white photographs. I usually find color more interesting. But sometimes, itâs wise to strip it away.
Color can be distracting. It can pull attention from what matters. Beauty, I believe, should be simple - something thatâs felt, not overthought.
Removing the excessive, the superfluous, can do a lot. It reduces noise. It reveals whatâs often hidden. Whatâs elusive becomes clear.
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@ 6a6be47b:3e74e3e1
2025-05-05 19:49:17
Hi frens, you may or may not have noticed Iâve been MIA for about three weeks. I wanted to take a moment to explain where Iâve been, and why I stepped back for a bit.
At the start of the year, I was determined to make the most of it-and I still am. Iâve been pouring myself into several projects, especially my painting, which has really taken off. Iâm so grateful for your support; none of this would be possible without you. But hereâs where things got tricky. I started feeling like I had to âearnâ every moment of rest, and that mindset snowballed. My health took a hit, and then one of my other projects completely derailed.
The stress piled up, and I felt like I was on the verge of burning out.
Donât get me wrong-Iâve always welcomed change, even when itâs tough. And this time was no exception. The project Iâd been working on for months took a 180, and all that effort seemed to go down the drain. I was frustrated, but I kept pushing, even though I was running on fumes. By the time I âearnedâ a break, I was too exhausted to enjoy it.
I managed to post a piece about Holy Week on my blog (which Iâm really proud of-check it out if you havenât!), but after that, I was done. I realized I needed to stop, not just for a day, but for a real break. When I finally took a few days off with my husband, it was clear how much I needed it. I was burned out, plain and simple. Now, Iâm still putting myself back together. Mentally, I feel drained, but Iâm stronger than I was a few weeks ago. I know Iâm lucky and privileged to be able to take this time, and Iâm grateful for the perspective itâs given me. I also r realize that this isnât just a âmeâ thing-most people have been here at some point. We keep going until thereâs nothing left, then wonder why we feel like empty shells.
Iâll be back to drawing soon (knock on wood-donât want to jinx it!). In the meantime, take care of yourselves, and godspeed.
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@ c9badfea:610f861a
2025-05-05 19:34:45
- Install Kiwix (it's free and open source)
- Download ZIM files from the Kiwix Library (you will find complete offline versions of Wikipedia, Stack Overflow, Bitcoin Wiki, DevDocs and many more)
- Open the downloaded ZIM files within the Kiwix app
âđïļ You can also package any website using either Kiwix Zimit (online tool) or the Zimit Docker Container (for technical users)
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-07 06:16:30
Hereâs Sean Voisen writing about how programming is a feeling:
For those of us who enjoy programming, there is a deep satisfaction that comes from solving problems through well-written code, a kind of ineffable joy found in the elegant expression of a system through our favorite syntax. It is akin to the same satisfaction a craftsperson might find at the end of the day after toiling away on well-made piece of furniture, the culmination of small dopamine hits that come from sweating the details on something and getting them just right. Maybe nobody will notice those details, but it doesnât matter. We care, we notice, we get joy from the aesthetics of the craft.
This got me thinking about the idea of satisfaction in craft. Where does it come from?
Continue Reading https://blog.jim-nielsen.com/2025/craft-and-satisfaction/
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/973628
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@ eab58da0:eebdafbf
2025-05-13 05:26:28
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect them. From personal setbacks to professional challenges, the ability to bounce backâself-resilienceâhas been my anchor through turbulent times. For me, resilience isnât just about enduring hardship; itâs about growing stronger, wiser, and more compassionate through it. This is my story of cultivating self-resilience, woven with lessons Iâve learned and strategies that have carried me forward.
The Power of Bouncing Back
Self-resilience is the inner strength to recover from adversity, adapt to change, and keep moving forward. Itâs not about avoiding pain or pretending everything is fine; itâs about facing challenges head-on and emerging with a renewed sense of purpose. Iâve come to see resilience as a muscleâsomething you build through practice, reflection, and intentional effort. My journey toward resilience began in my early twenties, during a particularly dark chapter of my life.
A few years ago, I faced a devastating breakup that left me questioning my worth. I had poured everything into that relationship, only to watch it crumble overnight. The emotional toll was immense; I felt lost, unmoored, and unsure of how to move forward. At the same time, I was navigating a demanding job that left little room for self-care. The weight of it all felt crushing, and for a while, I let it define me. But something inside me refused to stay broken.
That period taught me my first lesson in resilience: acknowledging pain is the first step to healing. I allowed myself to feel the hurt, to cry, to journal my thoughtsâraw and unfiltered. I didnât rush to âget over itâ but gave myself permission to process. Slowly, I began to rebuild. I sought therapy, which helped me untangle my emotions and reframe my perspective. I started smallâtaking walks, reconnecting with friends, and setting tiny goals like reading a book or cooking a new recipe. Each step, no matter how small, was a victory.
Strategies That Shaped My Resilience
Through trial and error, I discovered practical tools that strengthened my resilience. One of the most powerful was cultivating a growth mindset. I began to view challenges as opportunities to learn rather than as failures. When I didnât get a promotion Iâd worked hard for, I was disappointed, but instead of dwelling on it, I asked for feedback and used it to improve. This shift in thinking transformed how I approached setbacks.
Another key strategy was building a support network. I used to pride myself on being independent, but I learned that resilience doesnât mean going it alone. Opening up to trusted friends and family gave me perspective and encouragement. Iâll never forget the late-night conversations with my best friend, who listened without judgment and reminded me of my strength when I couldnât see it myself.
Self-care also became non-negotiable. I started prioritizing sleep, exercise, and mindfulness practices like meditation. Even five minutes of deep breathing during a stressful workday made a difference. These habits grounded me, helping me stay steady when life felt chaotic.
Lessons for the Future
Reflecting on my journey, I realize resilience is a lifelong practice. Recently, I faced another challengeâmoving to a new city for a job opportunity. The excitement was tempered by loneliness and the daunting task of starting over.
But this time, I leaned on the tools Iâd developed. I joined local groups to meet people, set realistic expectations for the transition, and reminded myself that discomfort is often a precursor to growth. Six months in, Iâm finding my footing, and the experience has reinforced my belief in my ability to adapt.
Resilience doesnât make lifeâs challenges disappear, but it equips you to face them with courage and hope. My experiences have taught me that Iâm stronger than I often give myself credit for. To anyone reading this, know that resilience is within your reach. Start small, be kind to yourself, and trust that every step forward counts. Life will test you, but with self-resilience, youâll not only surviveâyouâll thrive.
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@ 6e64b83c:94102ee8
2025-05-05 16:50:13
Nostr-static is a powerful static site generator that transforms long-form Nostr content into beautiful, standalone websites. It makes your content accessible to everyone, even those not using Nostr clients. For more information check out my previous blog post How to Create a Blog Out of Nostr Long-Form Articles
What's New in Version 0.7?
RSS and Atom Feeds
Version 0.7 brings comprehensive feed support with both RSS and Atom formats. The system automatically generates feeds for your main content, individual profiles, and tag-specific pages. These feeds are seamlessly integrated into your site's header, making them easily discoverable by feed readers and content aggregators.
This feature bridges the gap between Nostr and traditional web publishing, allowing your content to reach readers who prefer feed readers or automated content distribution systems.
Smart Content Discovery
The new tag discovery system enhances your readers' experience by automatically finding and recommending relevant articles from the Nostr network. It works by:
- Analyzing the tags in your articles
- Fetching popular articles from Nostr that share these tags
- Using configurable weights to rank these articles based on:
- Engagement metrics (reactions, reposts, replies)
- Zap statistics (amount, unique zappers, average zap size)
- Content quality signals (report penalties)
This creates a dynamic "Recommended Articles" section that helps readers discover more content they might be interested in, all while staying within the Nostr ecosystem.
See the new features yourself by visiting our demo at: https://blog.nostrize.me
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@ 52b4a076:e7fad8bd
2025-05-03 21:54:45
Introduction
Me and Fishcake have been working on infrastructure for Noswhere and Nostr.build. Part of this involves processing a large amount of Nostr events for features such as search, analytics, and feeds.
I have been recently developing
nosdexv3, a newer version of the Noswhere scraper that is designed for maximum performance and fault tolerance using FoundationDB (FDB).Fishcake has been working on a processing system for Nostr events to use with NB, based off of Cloudflare (CF) Pipelines, which is a relatively new beta product. This evening, we put it all to the test.
First preparations
We set up a new CF Pipelines endpoint, and I implemented a basic importer that took data from the
nosdexdatabase. This was quite slow, as it did HTTP requests synchronously, but worked as a good smoke test.Asynchronous indexing
I implemented a high-contention queue system designed for highly parallel indexing operations, built using FDB, that supports: - Fully customizable batch sizes - Per-index queues - Hundreds of parallel consumers - Automatic retry logic using lease expiration
When the scraper first gets an event, it will process it and eventually write it to the blob store and FDB. Each new event is appended to the event log.
On the indexing side, a
Queuerwill read the event log, and batch events (usually 2K-5K events) into one work job. This work job contains: - A range in the log to index - Which target this job is intended for - The size of the job and some other metadataEach job has an associated leasing state, which is used to handle retries and prioritization, and ensure no duplication of work.
Several
Workers monitor the index queue (up to 128) and wait for new jobs that are available to lease.Once a suitable job is found, the worker acquires a lease on the job and reads the relevant events from FDB and the blob store.
Depending on the indexing type, the job will be processed in one of a number of ways, and then marked as completed or returned for retries.
In this case, the event is also forwarded to CF Pipelines.
Trying it out
The first attempt did not go well. I found a bug in the high-contention indexer that led to frequent transaction conflicts. This was easily solved by correcting an incorrectly set parameter.
We also found there were other issues in the indexer, such as an insufficient amount of threads, and a suspicious decrease in the speed of the
Queuerduring processing of queued jobs.Along with fixing these issues, I also implemented other optimizations, such as deprioritizing
WorkerDB accesses, and increasing the batch size.To fix the degraded
Queuerperformance, I ran the backfill job by itself, and then started indexing after it had completed.Bottlenecks, bottlenecks everywhere
After implementing these fixes, there was an interesting problem: The DB couldn't go over 80K reads per second. I had encountered this limit during load testing for the scraper and other FDB benchmarks.
As I suspected, this was a client thread limitation, as one thread seemed to be using high amounts of CPU. To overcome this, I created a new client instance for each
Worker.After investigating, I discovered that the Go FoundationDB client cached the database connection. This meant all attempts to create separate DB connections ended up being useless.
Using
OpenWithConnectionStringpartially resolved this issue. (This also had benefits for service-discovery based connection configuration.)To be able to fully support multi-threading, I needed to enabled the FDB multi-client feature. Enabling it also allowed easier upgrades across DB versions, as FDB clients are incompatible across versions:
FDB_NETWORK_OPTION_EXTERNAL_CLIENT_LIBRARY="/lib/libfdb_c.so"FDB_NETWORK_OPTION_CLIENT_THREADS_PER_VERSION="16"Breaking the 100K/s reads barrier
After implementing support for the multi-threaded client, we were able to get over 100K reads per second.
You may notice after the restart (gap) the performance dropped. This was caused by several bugs: 1. When creating the CF Pipelines endpoint, we did not specify a region. The automatically selected region was far away from the server. 2. The amount of shards were not sufficient, so we increased them. 3. The client overloaded a few HTTP/2 connections with too many requests.
I implemented a feature to assign each
Workerits own HTTP client, fixing the 3rd issue. We also moved the entire storage region to West Europe to be closer to the servers.After these changes, we were able to easily push over 200K reads/s, mostly limited by missing optimizations:
It's shards all the way down
While testing, we also noticed another issue: At certain times, a pipeline would get overloaded, stalling requests for seconds at a time. This prevented all forward progress on the
Workers.We solved this by having multiple pipelines: A primary pipeline meant to be for standard load, with moderate batching duration and less shards, and high-throughput pipelines with more shards.
Each
Workeris assigned a pipeline on startup, and if one pipeline stalls, other workers can continue making progress and saturate the DB.The stress test
After making sure everything was ready for the import, we cleared all data, and started the import.
The entire import lasted 20 minutes between 01:44 UTC and 02:04 UTC, reaching a peak of: - 0.25M requests per second - 0.6M keys read per second - 140MB/s reads from DB - 2Gbps of network throughput
FoundationDB ran smoothly during this test, with: - Read times under 2ms - Zero conflicting transactions - No overloaded servers
CF Pipelines held up well, delivering batches to R2 without any issues, while reaching its maximum possible throughput.
Finishing notes
Me and Fishcake have been building infrastructure around scaling Nostr, from media, to relays, to content indexing. We consistently work on improving scalability, resiliency and stability, even outside these posts.
Many things, including what you see here, are already a part of Nostr.build, Noswhere and NFDB, and many other changes are being implemented every day.
If you like what you are seeing, and want to integrate it, get in touch. :)
If you want to support our work, you can zap this post, or register for nostr.land and nostr.build today.
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-07 06:03:29
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originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/973626
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@ 7459d333:f207289b
2025-05-10 17:41:17
Come to our meetup to discuss the great Bitcoin Core debate!
The proposal to remove the 80-byte limit on OP_RETURN is getting people talking: should Bitcoin prioritize only monetary transactions or allow more data, such as notarizations?
Some argue that this simplifies the protocol and reflects what already happens in practice, with data stuffed in less efficient ways (as in Taproot).
Others fear it will overload the blockchain and take Bitcoin away from its essence....
Bring your opinion, enjoy a beer and let's debate the future of Bitcoin!
https://t.me/madridmeetup
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/976659
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@ bf95e1a4:ebdcc848
2025-05-12 06:22:50
This is a part of the Bitcoin Infinity Academy course on Knut Svanholm's book Bitcoin: Sovereignty Through Mathematics. For more information, check out our Geyser page!
Changing the Rules
Altering the Bitcoin protocol is easy. The code is open source, which means that anyone can download a copy of the code and make whatever changes they want to it. Altering what the participants of the Bitcoin network view as the real deal, however, is hard. Really hard. Gaining their acceptance requires the proposed upgrade to be really good and really bulletproof in terms of not altering the game-theoretical fundamentals that make following the rules beneficial to the miners. Upgrades to the protocol can be implemented via either a soft fork or a hard fork. A soft fork is a voluntary, backward-compatible upgrade. A hard fork requires every node in the network that wants to stay active to upgrade its software. Even a soft fork can be very controversial, and a great debate between proponents of different paths to scaling up the Bitcoin network in 2017 led to a portion of the network âforking offâ and creating a new chain via a hard fork. Even though the proposed upgrade was implemented following the consensus rules, some participants werenât very happy with it. At this point in time, it is unlikely that Bitcoin will ever hard fork again except to fix critical bugs.
The Internet is an ocean of misinformation, and more often than not, it is very difficult to navigate through it. The sheer amount of dishonesty in the so-called "crypto space" is really depressing and has very little, if anything, to do with sound money. Bitcoin does one thing and one thing only: it solves The Byzantine Generals Problem through its consensus rules. Thatâs it. A problem most people have never even heard of. The Byzantine Generals Problem describes how hard it is to construct a network where the participants can come to a consensus on the true state of the network without needing to know or trust any of the other participants. In other words â how to construct a network in such a way that no trust is required, while ensuring that information sent via the network is true. A blockchain by itself does not ensure decentralization. It is not the âunderlying technologyâ behind Bitcoin in any way. Bitcoin is the underlying technology behind the blockchain hype, but saying that the blockchain is the key invention here is misguided at best. The anchor chain is not the underlying technology behind the anchor. Nor is the keychain the technology behind the key or the food chain the underlying, most interesting aspect of a human being. Be very skeptical of those promoting blockchains that do not see Bitcoinâs blockchain as the most important one. Even social networks with billions of users. They are practically saying that masturbation is the most important aspect of sex.
At any point in time, any participant in the Bitcoin network can stop agreeing with the networkâs way of determining scarcity and coming to consensus. A participant can choose to follow a hard fork of Bitcoin, exchange all of their Bitcoin for another cryptocurrency, or abandon the idea of digital scarcity altogether if they so choose. What they canât do is change Bitcoin, change what others perceive to be Bitcoin, or change the nature of how bitcoiners determine scarcity. Unlike every government-backed currency, no one is forcing anyone to agree with anything in Bitcoin. It is a completely voluntary system with no formal leaders. We humans arenât used to leaderless systems, and the idea of having no authority telling us how to think about it is scary to a lot of people. As mentioned above, many opportunists take advantage of this, and many people will lose money to scammers before Bitcoin finds its rightful place in our society. Stay vigilant and be suspicious of any âcryptocurrencyâ that isnât Bitcoin. Every claim that an alternative currency has a new feature, is better for the environment, is faster or more anonymous than Bitcoin, or can be used as a base layer for building decentralized applications, is a testament to misunderstanding what the invention of Bitcoin really was. It was not so much an invention at all but rather a discovery. The discovery of true digital absolute scarcity. Absolute scarcity, whose most obvious use case was sound money. A discovery is a one-way occurrence. Thousands of people fly from Europe to America every day, but that doesnât make those people as historically significant as Christopher Columbus. Nor will any social network coin, petro-dollar, or altcoin ever be as significant as Bitcoin.
While changing Bitcoin might be really hard, changing the current political state of the world is nearly impossible. Not because of the risk of having your voice drowned out â everyone on the internet faces that hurdle â but because the game is rigged. Itâs rigged everywhere. Ignorant bloggers with hubris and a paycheck, often referred to as âjournalists,â often parrot their unseen masters, the central bankers, and accuse Bitcoin of being the biggest pyramid scheme ever known to man. Our current monetary system is a pyramid scheme of such gargantuan proportions that almost everyone on Earth fails to see it for what it is since the bubble encapsulates the entire planet. Quantitative easing is counterfeiting, and counterfeiting is theft. Wealth is stolen from everyone and given to those most cynical and evil among us. If we had sound money, the playing field would be leveled, and those of us making the most responsible investments would be rewarded. Right now, our system rewards ignorant demagogues and outright liars instead. A hierarchical system of power will always favor those who crave power above all else. A decentralized system will not. It cannot. Itâs fair.
According to a recent study in the journal Intelligence, highly intelligent people are more likely to be diagnosed with various mental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders (20% more likely), ADHD (80%), anxiety (83%), and they have a 182% higher likelihood of suffering from one or more mood disorders. The study compared data from the American Mensa Society to data from national surveys in general. According to another study published a couple of years back in the British Journal of Psychology, highly intelligent people are more likely to have fewer friends than those less fortunate in the cognitive department. In addition to this, many separate studies show that ADHD brains are linked to higher performance in some measures of creativity than their ânormalâ counterparts.
Having suspected that having a brain âon the spectrumâ runs in my family, both up and down the generations, I dug a little deeper into the subject. I did this mainly because Iâm curious about myself and why I function the way I function, but also because of the fact that these âdiseasesâ were almost unheard of when I grew up. Iâve done a couple of tests online. They all say Iâm quite likely to suffer from one of these conditions, mainly ADD. Iâve heard preschool teachers voice suspicions about spectrum disorders in one of my kids, and even though I suspect that some teachers look a little harder for these things than they probably should, I wouldnât be surprised if the childâs behavior matched more than one of the spectrum-condition criteria. A thing that did surprise me, though, was that the Swedish Ministry of Education recently decided to pay extra attention to extraordinarily gifted children. Very un-social-democratic indeed and probably a sound thought. I became curious and looked at the paper on what behaviors teachers should look for in these children. They were remarkably similar to those who could label another child with ADHD or ADD. So, one child gets to skip a class, and another is given amphetamine to be more like the rest of the flock, all depending on the judgment of that particular childâs teacher.
Ritalin and other amphetamine-like drugs have for a long time been prescribed en masse to children with suspected ADHD and ADD in Western societies. Some countries are more restrictive than others, but these practices are present to some extent almost everywhere. People are being given anti-depressants all over the world, and thereâs an opioid epidemic in the United States. Could it be that weâre seeing this from the wrong perspective? What do the institutions and schools have to do with our recent love for mental medication? Hereâs a scary thought: Are we medicating the wrong segment of the population? Could it be that the less intelligent are unable to understand the behavior of the more intelligent? Iâm not saying that everyone âon the spectrumâ is hyper-intelligent, but maybe thereâs a grain of truth here. Not being able to properly adjust to groups may just be a side effect of preferring to be alone. Not being good at submitting to the will of authorities may be a sign of independence rather than simple disobedience. Imagine if Nikola Tesla or Albert Einstein had been given Ritalin at an early age. Would they ever have come up with the amazing innovations and insights that they did if theyâd been medicated into being docile sheep instead? Without the crazy ideas of Tesla, who allegedly was considered a weird loner by his peers, we might not have alternating current, without which the world would be a very different and darker place than it is today. Good ideas propel humanity forward, and we have no idea what weâre missing out on by turning our would-be future inventors and scientists into zombies instead. Keeping the ducks in line might seem beneficial to the collective, but it is only the individual that can spawn an original idea.
Our societies are built upon institutions, and institutions, once in place, have a tendency to act in their own best interest. The people in them have much to lose by not giving in to the will of the machine, so to speak. This includes our schools in which the children are lumped together for many years with potentially nothing in common but their age. They are then forced to imbibe a curriculum adapted to the median, neatly packed into different subjects, and are then graded by the person most likely to be biased against their talent that exists â the teacher. The Internet has long since rendered this system obsolete, but it seems only free thinkers understand that. If anyone should be medicated, it is not the children âon the spectrum.â Instead of giving these kids mind-numbing drugs, maybe we should try giving everyone else mind-enhancing drugs instead? The sad story about dumbing down the gifted for the sake of the collective is nothing new. The Arab world, for instance, thrived scientifically between the 8th and the 14th century until the collective interest of religion effectively killed that. Socialist states keep collapsing, Venezuela being the latest tragic addition to this collective madness. Russia threw one of their best thinkers ever, Garry Kasparov, in jail. In short, any society that puts the collective before the individual is on a very dangerous path. Thanks to Keynesian economic theory and central bank counterfeiting, or quantitative easing, all countries are on this path right now. What are the odds that Satoshi was on Ritalin when he wrote the Bitcoin whitepaper?
Changing the rules of any game is always hard when youâre a participant rather than a game designer. The game youâre in is rigged, and youâre a pawn on someone else's chess board. A pawn whose main purpose is to be sacrificed in order to protect the king. Now, look at how the artificial intelligence algorithm AlphaZero plays chess. The newly crowned ultimate chess player does one specific move a lot more often than any of its predecessors. It sacrifices pawns. Ask yourself, are you happy with being a pawn? Does your governmentâs promise of a social safety net seem legitimate to you? Will your current job even exist in twenty years? In ten? You donât need to be a pawn. More importantly, you donât need to leave the game entirely. Even a very small investment in Bitcoin has an enormous potential upside. The Lightning Network is a technology that changes the rules of what money is and what money can be. Once you have a Lightning Network wallet installed and topped up with some Bitcoin on your phone, you quickly realize that itâs even easier to use the Lightning Network than it is to use the basic Bitcoin Network. You scan a QR code and press send. Thatâs it. Transactions on the Lightning Network are instant, free, and anonymous. Even though itâs still in beta at the time of writing, it works like a dream. Imagine what you can build when money can flow through pipes like water or even energy. Circuits that run on value instead of electricity. Logic gates made electronics possible rather than mere electrics. âValue gatesâ would open up a whole new spectrum of invention, where human interaction would act as fuel for human ingenuity directly.
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@ 8d34bd24:414be32b
2025-05-11 02:47:03
What does it say about us that believers donât listen as well as unbelievers? Letâs investigate some scripture verses and see what we can discover.
An Object Lesson:
Jesus warned His disciples several times that He would be killed and rise from the dead on the third day. Right after Jesus asked them who they thought He was and Peter replied that He was the Christ (Messiah), Jesus told them what would happen.
From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day. (Matthew 16:21)
We know the disciples heard and understood what Jesus was saying because Peter immediately rebuked Jesus.
Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, âGod forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You.â But He turned and said to Peter, âGet behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on Godâs interests, but manâs.â (Matthew 16:22-23)
Youâd think that Peter would have this moment locked in his mind after being rebuked so harshly for questioning Jesusâs prediction of what would happen.
A while later, Jesus again told His disciples what was about to happen.
And while they were gathering together in Galilee, Jesus said to them, âThe Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men; and they will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day.â And they were deeply grieved. (Matthew 17:22-23)
They again heard what was said because they were âdeeply grieved.â They didnât like what they heard.
Then a third time, as they were approaching Jerusalem, He made certain they knew what was coming:
As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them, âBehold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn Him to death, and will hand Him over to the Gentiles to mock and scourge and crucify Him, and on the third day He will be raised up.â (Matthew 20:17-19)
The disciples should have known that Jesusâs crucifixion and death were not the end. He told them repeatedly that He would die and be raised from the dead on the third day. They should have been diligently waiting with expectation, but instead they immediately hid, gave up, and headed back to their old lives.
His female followers still cared enough to try to prepare Jesusâs body for burial, but even they did not expect Him to rise as He said.
The angel said to the women, âDo not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying. Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you.â (Matthew 28:5-7) {emphasis mine}
Even when the woman came and told the disciples that they had seen Jesus as He had said, none believed them, although Peter and John did have a glimmer of hope and went to look for themselves.
In contrast, the Pharisees, the very people who hated Jesus so much that they fought to have Him crucified, remembered Jesusâs statements.
Now on the next day, the day after the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered together with Pilate, and said, âSir, we remember that when He was still alive that deceiver said, âAfter three days I am to rise again.â Therefore, give orders for the grave to be made secure until the third day, otherwise His disciples may come and steal Him away and say to the people, âHe has risen from the dead,â and the last deception will be worse than the first.â Pilate said to them, âYou have a guard; go, make it as secure as you know how.â And they went and made the grave secure, and along with the guard they set a seal on the stone. (Matthew 27:62-66) {emphasis mine}
The Pharisees acted in response to Jesusâs claims. The disciples ignored or forgot Jesusâs claims.
KNOW:
How often do we ignore or forget Jesusâs promises? How often do we despair when we should hold tightly to the promises given to us in the Bible? Are there times that our opponents, unbelievers, are better at quoting the Bible back at us than we are at using the Bible to defend the truth and our faith?
but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence (1 Peter 3:15)
We need to know Godâs word so we can âgive an account for the hope that is inâ us. First we need to read the whole Bible. We canât know who God is, what He has done, and what He commands for us without knowing Godâs word.
After we have gotten the big picture by reading through the Bible once, we need to really get to know it well. This not only includes reading the Bible continually, but also include memorizing key verses, so we can bring them to remembrance when we need them.
Some people can repeat a verse multiple times and just know it. Some of us have trouble memorizing things. We have to go to extraordinary measures to memorize Godâs word. Some techniques I have used:
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WHITEBOARD APPROACH:
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Write the verse on the white board.
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Read out loud.
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Erase one word. (You can underline where the word is if that helps you remember that a word goes there)
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Read out loud saying verse including missing word.
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Continue erasing words, one at a time, saying the verse until all of the words are gone.
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I havenât used it personally, but Verse Locker was recommended by another substacker and seems to use a similar technique.
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MUSICAL VERSES:
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Make up a tune and sing the verse or put the verse to a tune you already know.
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If you arenât good at making up songs, there are sites that have verses to songs, but I havenât used them personally other than a few from Awana years ago.
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FIRST LETTER:
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Write down the first letter of each word of the verse you want to memorize This gives hints and helps you not accidentally miss words.
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Iâve also made a necklace (it was supposed to be a bracelet, but the verse, 1 Peter 3:15 above, I picked was too long) made of beads with the letters of the words of the verse. By wearing it, you have a reminder to memorize and rememorize the verse till it sticks stronger.
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This is my version of 1 Peter 3:15
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APPS:
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There are multiple apps that can help you memorize verses. 5 Best Bible Memory Apps for 2025
We are all different and have different learning styles. Pick the version that works best for you, but be intentional. For so long I wasnât. Having a child with Down Syndrome in Awana who needed help led me to finding ways to help him and me to memorize the hundreds (or thousands) of verses that are required to finish the program. Keep in mind that you need to keep reviewing them or the memories will fade. The more times you memorize the verse, the longer it will stick with you. You just never know when you will need a Scripture verse and you may not have your Bible or phone (with Bible app) handy.
APPLY:
Knowing the Bible is critical for the Christian life, but knowing the Bible and Godâs commands is not enough. We have to live according to this knowledge. We have to apply it in our lives. It needs to change the way we view the world and change the way we live our lives and interact with others.
for it is not the hearers of the Law who are just before God, but the doers of the Law will be justified. (Romans 2:13) {emphasis mine}
Our faith needs to be exhibited through action.
But someone may well say, âYou have faith and I have works; show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works.â (James 2:18) {emphasis mine}
There is nothing we need to do to be saved besides believe, but if we have saving faith, we should desire Godâs word like the author of Psalm 119. Our lives should also change to be conformed to Jesus.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:12) {emphasis mine}
There must be works as evidence of our faith.
You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; (James 2:19-22) {emphasis mine}
The disciples heard Jesus tell them what was going to happen to Him. They knew what He had said because they reacted to it negatively. The problem was they didnât believe it and didnât live according to Jesusâs plain words. As important as it is to read and understand the Bible, none of that matters if we donât believe it and live it.
But I Canât Do It Myself:
Jesus knew that we could not know and do what we were commanded to know and do, at least not in our own power.
Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and He said to them, âThus it is written, that the Christ would suffer and rise again from the dead the third day, and that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I am sending forth the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.â (Luke 24:45-49)
Jesus not only sent the disciples (and all believers) out into the world to tell of what He has done for us, but He told the disciples to âstay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.â Jesus told them to wait until they had received the Holy Spirit to guide and empower them in the work He had designed them to complete. We also have the Holy Spirit to change our hearts and minds, so we can fulfill the commandments and plans He has for us.
Iâm sorry if this post had a little too much overlap with my last post, but knowing Godâs word has become a passion of mine and it is where I felt led to go.
May the God of Heaven give you a hunger for His word, help you to understand His word, believe His word, and live His word. May your understanding of the word of God guide you in everything you think, speak, and do. May you never doubt Godâs word or discount Godâs word because it isnât according to your preference. God bless you and keep you.
Trust Jesus.
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-06 06:00:25
Album art didnât always exist. In the early 1900s, recorded music was still a novelty, overshadowed by sales of sheet music. Early vinyl records were vastly different from what we think of today: discs were sold individually and could only hold up to four minutes of music per side. Sometimes, only one side of the record was used. One of the most popular records of 1910, for example, was âCome, Josephine, in My Flying Machineâ: it clocked in at two minutes and 39 seconds.
The invention of album art can get lost in the story of technological mastery. But among all the factors that contributed to the rise of recorded music, it stands as one of the few that was wholly driven by creators themselves. Album art â first as marketing material, then as pure creative expression â turned an audio-only medium into a multi-sensory experience.
This is the story of the people who made music visible.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/972642
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@ 6ad3e2a3:c90b7740
2025-05-03 15:33:07
You are wearing a helmet, but it's been on your head so long you no longer notice it.
The helmet interfaces with your mind via thought-emotion. It influences what you think about and how you feel.
You could remove the helmet at any time. But the thought-emotions keep you distracted, fearful and attached.
Occasionally you remember you are wearing it. Moments of clarity and detachment. You see the way your experience is colored by it. You know it is biased, untrue to reality. You seriously contemplate removing it.
But the moment passes.
Later, you remember contemplating your helmetâs removal, but you wonder what you will gain from it, whether itâs worth doing.
You are no longer having a moment of clarity, just a memory of the question that arose from it, but colored now by thought-emotions.
You decide even if you wanted to remove it, you would put it back on before long. After all, you have never kept it off before, why would you suddenly live without this interface now? The interface is what you know.
Maybe one day, when you are in a more secure place, when your ducks are more in a row, you will remove it. Not now, not in the midst of all this chaos, so many things to do, so much on your plate. You will leave it on for now. You will deal with this later.
But one day too late it dawns on you it is always ever now, and later means never. You have lived your entire life at the behest of the interface when all you had to do was remove it.
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@ 2e8970de:63345c7a
2025-05-10 11:08:31
What gear are you using? Any new/used stuff you are currently trying to buy/sell?
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/976340
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@ c1e9ab3a:9cb56b43
2025-05-09 23:10:14
I. Historical Foundations of U.S. Monetary Architecture
The early monetary system of the United States was built atop inherited commodity money conventions from Europeâs maritime economies. Silver and gold coinsâprimarily Spanish pieces of eight, Dutch guilders, and other foreign specieâformed the basis of colonial commerce. These units were already integrated into international trade and piracy networks and functioned with natural compatibility across England, France, Spain, and Denmark. Lacking a centralized mint or formal currency, the U.S. adopted these forms de facto.
As security risks and the practical constraints of physical coinage mounted, banks emerged to warehouse specie and issue redeemable certificates. These certificates evolved into fiduciary mediaâclaims on specie not actually in hand. Banks observed over time that substantial portions of reserves remained unclaimed for years. This enabled fractional reserve banking: issuing more claims than reserves held, so long as redemption demand stayed low. The practice was inherently unstable, prone to panics and bank runs, prompting eventual centralization through the formation of the Federal Reserve in 1913.
Following the Civil War and unstable reinstatements of gold convertibility, the U.S. sought global monetary stability. After World War II, the Bretton Woods system formalized the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency. The dollar was nominally backed by gold, but most international dollars were held offshore and recycled into U.S. Treasuries. The Nixon Shock of 1971 eliminated the gold peg, converting the dollar into pure fiat. Yet offshore dollar demand remained, sustained by oil trade mandates and the unique role of Treasuries as global reserve assets.
II. The Structure of Fiduciary Media and Treasury Demand
Under this system, foreign trade surpluses with the U.S. generate excess dollars. These surplus dollars are parked in U.S. Treasuries, thereby recycling trade imbalances into U.S. fiscal liquidity. While technically loans to the U.S. government, these purchases act like interest-only transfersâgovernments receive yield, and the U.S. receives spendable liquidity without principal repayment due in the short term. Debt is perpetually rolled over, rarely extinguished.
This creates an illusion of global subsidy: U.S. deficits are financed via foreign capital inflows that, in practice, function more like financial tribute systems than conventional debt markets. The underlying assetâU.S. Treasury debtâfunctions as the base reserve asset of the dollar system, replacing gold in post-Bretton Woods monetary logic.
III. Emergence of Tether and the Parastatal Dollar
Tether (USDT), as a private issuer of dollar-denominated tokens, mimics key central bank behaviors while operating outside the regulatory perimeter. It mints tokens allegedly backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars or dollar-denominated securities (mostly Treasuries). These tokens circulate globally, often in jurisdictions with limited banking access, and increasingly serve as synthetic dollar substitutes.
If USDT gains dominance as the preferred medium of exchangeâdue to technological advantages, speed, programmability, or accessâit displaces Federal Reserve Notes (FRNs) not through devaluation, but through functional obsolescence. Greshamâs Law inverts: good money (more liquid, programmable, globally transferable USDT) displaces bad (FRNs) even if both maintain a nominal 1:1 parity.
Over time, this preference translates to a systemic demand shift. Actors increasingly use Tether instead of FRNs, especially in global commerce, digital marketplaces, or decentralized finance. Tether tokens effectively become shadow base money.
IV. Interaction with Commercial Banking and Redemption Mechanics
Under traditional fractional reserve systems, commercial banks issue loans denominated in U.S. dollars, expanding the money supply. When borrowers repay loans, this destroys the created dollars and contracts monetary elasticity. If borrowers repay in USDT instead of FRNs:
- Banks receive a non-Fed liability (USDT).
- USDT is not recognized as reserve-eligible within the Federal Reserve System.
- Banks must either redeem USDT for FRNs, or demand par-value conversion from Tether to settle reserve requirements and balance their books.
This places redemption pressure on Tether and threatens its 1:1 peg under stress. If redemption latency, friction, or cost arises, USDTâs equivalence to FRNs is compromised. Conversely, if banks are permitted or compelled to hold USDT as reserve or regulatory capital, Tether becomes a de facto reserve issuer.
In this scenario, banks may begin demanding loans in USDT, mirroring borrower behavior. For this to occur sustainably, banks must secure Tether liquidity. This creates two options: - Purchase USDT from Tether or on the secondary market, collateralized by existing fiat. - Borrow USDT directly from Tether, using bank-issued debt as collateral.
The latter mirrors Federal Reserve discount window operations. Tether becomes a lender of first resort, providing monetary elasticity to the banking system by creating new tokens against promissory assetsâexactly how central banks function.
V. Structural Consequences: Parallel Central Banking
If Tether begins lending to commercial banks, issuing tokens backed by bank notes or collateralized debt obligations: - Tether controls the expansion of broad money through credit issuance. - Its balance sheet mimics a central bank, with Treasuries and bank debt as assets and tokens as liabilities. - It intermediates between sovereign debt and global liquidity demand, replacing the Federal Reserveâs open market operations with its own issuance-redemption cycles.
Simultaneously, if Tether purchases U.S. Treasuries with FRNs received through token issuance, it: - Supplies the Treasury with new liquidity (via bond purchases). - Collects yield on government debt. - Issues a parallel form of U.S. dollars that never require redemptionâan interest-only loan to the U.S. government from a non-sovereign entity.
In this context, Tether performs monetary functions of both a central bank and a sovereign wealth fund, without political accountability or regulatory transparency.
VI. Endgame: Institutional Inversion and Fed Redundancy
This paradigm represents an institutional inversion:
- The Federal Reserve becomes a legacy issuer.
- Tether becomes the operational base money provider in both retail and interbank contexts.
- Treasuries remain the foundational reserve asset, but access to them is mediated by a private intermediary.
- The dollar persists, but its issuer changes. The State becomes a fiscal agent of a decentralized financial ecosystem, not its monetary sovereign.
Unless the Federal Reserve reasserts controlâeither by absorbing Tether, outlawing its instruments, or integrating its tokens into the reserve frameworkâit risks becoming irrelevant in the daily function of money.
Tether, in this configuration, is no longer a derivative of the dollarâit is the dollar, just one level removed from sovereign control. The future of monetary sovereignty under such a regime is post-national and platform-mediated.
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@ 088436cd:9d2646cc
2025-05-01 21:01:55
The arrival of the coronavirus brought not only illness and death but also fear and panic. In such an environment of uncertainty, people have naturally stocked up on necessities, not knowing when things will return to normal.
Retail shelves have been cleared out, and even online suppliers like Amazon and Walmart are out of stock for some items. Independent sellers on these e-commerce platforms have had to fill the gap. With the huge increase in demand, they have found that their inventory has skyrocketed in value.
Many in need of these items (e.g. toilet paper, hand sanitizer and masks) balk at the new prices. They feel they are being taken advantage of in a time of need and call for intervention by the government to lower prices. The government has heeded that call, labeling the independent sellers as "price gougers" and threatening sanctions if they don't lower their prices. Amazon has suspended seller accounts and law enforcement at all levels have threatened to prosecute. Prices have dropped as a result and at first glance this seems like a victory for fair play. But, we will have to dig deeper to understand the unseen consequences of this intervention.
We must look at the economics of the situation, how supply and demand result in a price and how that price acts as a signal that goes out to everyone, informing them of underlying conditions in the economy and helping coordinate their actions.
It all started with a rise in demand. Given a fixed supply (e.g., the limited stock on shelves and in warehouses), an increase in demand inevitably leads to higher prices. Most people are familiar with this phenomenon, such as paying more for airline tickets during holidays or surge pricing for rides.
Higher prices discourage less critical uses of scarce resources. For example, you might not pay $1,000 for a plane ticket to visit your aunt if you can get one for $100 the following week, but someone else might pay that price to visit a dying relative. They value that plane seat more than you.
*** During the crisis, demand surged and their shelves emptied even though
However, retail outlets have not raised prices. They have kept them low, so the low-value uses of things like toilet paper, masks and hand sanitizer has continued. Often, this "use" just takes the form of hoarding. At everyday low prices, it makes sense to buy hundreds of rolls and bottles. You know you will use them eventually, so why not stock up? And, with all those extra supplies in the closet and basement, you don't need to change your behavior much. You don't have to ration your use.
At the low prices, these scarce resources got bought up faster and faster until there was simply none left. The reality of the situation became painfully clear to those who didn't panic and got to the store late: You have no toilet paper and you're not going to any time soon.
However, if prices had been allowed to rise, a number of effects would have taken place that would have coordinated the behavior of everyone so that valuable resources would not have been wasted or hoarded, and everyone could have had access to what they needed.
On the demand side, if prices had been allowed to rise, people would have begun to self-ration. You might leave those extra plies on the roll next time if you know they will cost ten times as much to replace. Or, you might choose to clean up a spill with a rag rather than disposable tissue. Most importantly, you won't hoard as much. That 50th bottle of hand sanitizer might just not be worth it at the new, high price. You'll leave it on the shelf for someone else who may have none.
On the supply side, higher prices would have incentivized people to offer up more of their stockpiles for sale. If you have a pallet full of toilet paper in your basement and all of the sudden they are worth $15 per roll, you might just list a few online. But, if it is illegal to do so, you probably won't.
Imagine you run a business installing insulation and have a few thousand respirator masks on hand for your employees. During a pandemic, it is much more important that people breathe filtered air than that insulation get installed, and that fact is reflected in higher prices. You will sell your extra masks at the higher price rather than store them for future insulation jobs, and the scarce resource will be put to its most important use.
Producers of hand sanitizer would go into overdrive if prices were allowed to rise. They would pay their employees overtime, hire new ones, and pay a premium for their supplies, making sure their raw materials don't go to less important uses.
These kinds of coordinated actions all across the economy would be impossible without real prices to guide them. How do you know if it makes sense to spend an extra $10k bringing a thousand masks to market unless you know you can get more than $10 per mask? If the price is kept artificially low, you simply can't do it. The money just isn't there.
These are the immediate effects of a price change, but incredibly, price changes also coordinate people's actions across space and time.
Across space, there are different supply and demand conditions in different places, and thus prices are not uniform. We know some places are real "hot spots" for the virus, while others are mostly unaffected. High demand in the hot spots leads to higher prices there, which attracts more of the resource to those areas. Boxes and boxes of essential items would pour in where they are needed most from where they are needed least, but only if prices were allowed to adjust freely.
This would be accomplished by individuals and businesses buying low in the unaffected areas, selling high in the hot spots and subtracting their labor and transportation costs from the difference. Producers of new supply would know exactly where it is most needed and ship to the high-demand, high-price areas first. The effect of these actions is to increase prices in the low demand areas and reduce them in the high demand areas. People in the low demand areas will start to self-ration more, reflecting the reality of their neighbors, and people in the hotspots will get some relief.
However, by artificially suppressing prices in the hot spot, people there will simply buy up the available supply and run out, and it will be cost prohibitive to bring in new supply from low-demand areas.
Prices coordinate economic actions across time as well. Just as entrepreneurs and businesses can profit by transporting scarce necessities from low-demand to high-demand areas, they can also profit by buying in low-demand times and storing their merchandise for when it is needed most.
Just as allowing prices to freely adjust in one area relative to another will send all the right signals for the optimal use of a scarce resource, allowing prices to freely adjust over time will do the same.
When an entrepreneur buys up resources during low-demand times in anticipation of a crisis, she restricts supply ahead of the crisis, which leads to a price increase. She effectively bids up the price. The change in price affects consumers and producers in all the ways mentioned above. Consumers self-ration more, and producers bring more of the resource to market.
Our entrepreneur has done a truly incredible thing. She has predicted the future, and by so doing has caused every individual in the economy to prepare for a shortage they don't even know is coming! And, by discouraging consumption and encouraging production ahead of time, she blunts the impact the crisis will have. There will be more of the resource to go around when it is needed most.
On top of this, our entrepreneur still has her stockpile she saved back when everyone else was blithely using it up. She can now further mitigate the damage of the crisis by selling her stock during the worst of it, when people are most desperate for relief. She will know when this is because the price will tell her, but only if it is allowed to adjust freely. When the price is at its highest is when people need the resource the most, and those willing to pay will not waste it or hoard it. They will put it to its highest valued use.
The economy is like a big bus we are all riding in, going down a road with many twists and turns. Just as it is difficult to see into the future, it is difficult to see out the bus windows at the road ahead.
On the dashboard, we don't have a speedometer or fuel gauge. Instead we have all the prices for everything in the economy. Prices are what tell us the condition of the bus and the road. They tell us everything. Without them, we are blind.
Good times are a smooth road. Consumer prices and interest rates are low, investment returns are steady. We hit the gas and go fast. But, the road is not always straight and smooth. Sometimes there are sharp turns and rough patches. Successful entrepreneurs are the ones who can see what is coming better than everyone else. They are our navigators.
When they buy up scarce resources ahead of a crisis, they are hitting the brakes and slowing us down. When they divert resources from one area to another, they are steering us onto a smoother path. By their actions in the market, they adjust the prices on our dashboard to reflect the conditions of the road ahead, so we can prepare for, navigate and get through the inevitable difficulties we will face.
Interfering with the dashboard by imposing price floors or price caps doesn't change the conditions of the road (the number of toilet paper rolls in existence hasn't changed). All it does is distort our perception of those conditions. We think the road is still smooth--our heavy foot stomping the gas--as we crash onto a rocky dirt road at 80 miles per hour (empty shelves at the store for weeks on end).
Supply, demand and prices are laws of nature. All of this is just how things work. It isn't right or wrong in a moral sense. Price caps lead to waste, shortages and hoarding as surely as water flows downhill. The opposite--allowing prices to adjust freely--leads to conservation of scarce resources and their being put to their highest valued use. And yes, it leads to profits for the entrepreneurs who were able to correctly predict future conditions, and losses for those who weren't.
Is it fair that they should collect these profits? On the one hand, anyone could have stocked up on toilet paper, hand sanitizer and face masks at any time before the crisis, so we all had a fair chance to get the supplies cheaply. On the other hand, it just feels wrong that some should profit so much at a time when there is so much need.
Our instinct in the moment is to see the entrepreneur as a villain, greedy "price gouger". But we don't see the long chain of economic consequences the led to the situation we feel is unfair.
If it weren't for anti-price-gouging laws, the major retailers would have raised their prices long before the crisis became acute. When they saw demand outstrip supply, they would have raised prices, not by 100 fold, but gradually and long before anyone knew how serious things would have become. Late comers would have had to pay more, but at least there would be something left on the shelf.
As an entrepreneur, why take risks trying to anticipate the future if you can't reap the reward when you are right? Instead of letting instead of letting entrepreneurs--our navigators--guide us, we are punishing and vilifying them, trying to force prices to reflect a reality that simply doesn't exist.
In a crisis, more than any other time, prices must be allowed to fluctuate. To do otherwise is to blind ourselves at a time when danger and uncertainty abound. It is economic suicide.
In a crisis, there is great need, and the way to meet that need is not by pretending it's not there, by forcing prices to reflect a world where there isn't need. They way to meet the need is the same it has always been, through charity.
If the people in government want to help, the best way for the to do so is to be charitable and reduce their taxes and fees as much as possible, ideally to zero in a time of crisis. Amazon, for example, could instantly reduce the price of all crisis related necessities by 20% if they waived their fee. This would allow for more uses by more people of these scarce supplies as hoarders release their stockpiles on to the market, knowing they can get 20% more for their stock. Governments could reduce or eliminate their tax burden on high-demand, crisis-related items and all the factors that go into their production, with the same effect: a reduction in prices and expansion of supply. All of us, including the successful entrepreneurs and the wealthy for whom high prices are not a great burden, could donate to relief efforts.
These ideas are not new or untested. This is core micro economics. It has been taught for hundreds of years in universities the world over. The fact that every crisis that comes along stirs up ire against entrepreneurs indicates not that the economics is wrong, but that we have a strong visceral reaction against what we perceive to be unfairness. This is as it should be. Unfairness is wrong and the anger it stirs in us should compel us to right the wrong. Our anger itself isn't wrong, it's just misplaced.
Entrepreneurs didn't cause the prices to rise. Our reaction to a virus did that. We saw a serious threat and an uncertain future and followed our natural impulse to hoard. Because prices at major retail suppliers didn't rise, that impulse ran rampant and we cleared the shelves until there was nothing left. We ran the bus right off the road and them blamed the entrepreneurs for showing us the reality of our situation, for shaking us out of the fantasy of low prices.
All of this is not to say that entrepreneurs are high-minded public servants. They are just doing their job. Staking your money on an uncertain future is a risky business. There are big risks and big rewards. Most entrepreneurs just scrape by or lose their capital in failed ventures.
However, the ones that get it right must be allowed to keep their profits, or else no one will try and we'll all be driving blind. We need our navigators. It doesn't even matter if they know all the positive effects they are having on the rest of us and the economy as a whole. So long as they are buying low and selling high--so long as they are doing their job--they will be guiding the rest of us through the good times and the bad, down the open road and through the rough spots.
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@ 9c9d2765:16f8c2c2
2025-05-13 05:21:23
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
"I don't get it... How is James still in charge?" Tracy murmured, her brows furrowed as she stared at her screen. She sat in her office, fingers nervously drumming against her desk.
Across from her, Mark stood with arms folded, pacing slowly. "You mean after all that evidence? After the blacklist, the embezzlement records nothing happened?"
Tracy shook her head. "Nothing. I checked again this morning. Heâs still listed as President of JP Enterprises. Itâs like the files we found didnât even exist."
Helen, who had been silent until now, hissed through clenched teeth. "This is ridiculous. Are you sure the information got to the right hands?"
"It did," Tracy insisted. "I sent it directly to the Prime Minister's inbox using a confidential channel. I even received a delivery confirmation. Someone higher up mustâve swept it under the rug or maybe James covered his tracks faster than we imagined."
Mark slumped into the chair, clearly defeated. "Heâs not just lucky heâs smart. Smarter than we gave him credit for."
For the first time since they began scheming, their confidence had begun to falter. They had dug into Jamesâs past, unearthed the most damning of records, and yetâĶ nothing. He remained untouched. Unshaken.
James continued to lead JP Enterprises with iron resolve, his status not just preserved, but strengthened. Whatever scandal they tried to ignite had fizzled out before it could burn.
The silence from JP's top board members was loud. No statements. No investigations. Not even a whisper of an internal review. To the outside world, James remained the unshakable President who had pulled a crumbling empire back from the edge.
Mark clenched his jaw. "He must have allies who are protecting him."
Helen nodded slowly. "We underestimated him. That was our biggest mistake."
Tracy remained quiet, her eyes still fixed on the screen as if trying to decipher what had gone wrong. She had risked everything, accessed confidential files, and violated protocols, expecting James to crumble.
Instead, he was thriving.
"Have you heard?" Robert leaned over his desk, eyes wide with interest. "JP Enterprises is about to celebrate their sixteenth anniversary. Itâs going to be the biggest corporate event of the year."
Christopher looked up from the documents he was reviewing. "I heard. Mr. and Mrs. JP are returning for it. The entire business world is going to be there including us."
Robert nodded. "Every major company in and out of the city has received an invitation. Itâs not just a celebration, it's a power show. A way for JP Enterprises to remind everyone whoâs at the top."
Indeed, the buzz around the sixteenth anniversary of JP Enterprises was like nothing the city had seen in years. Massive banners were already being hoisted across the city skyline. High-end hotels were fully booked. Fashion designers, chefs, tech specialists, and media crews from around the world were preparing for the grand occasion. It was more than a business event, it was a spectacle.
At the heart of the preparations was James, the young and surprisingly unshakable President of JP Enterprises. Under his leadership, the company had grown in power and reach, and the anniversary was both a celebration of its legacy and a testament to its transformation.
Meanwhile, at Ray Enterprises, tension brewed behind the scenes. Though they were invited, the Ray family carried mixed feelings about attending the event. Memories of humiliation and disbelief still lingered the day James had revealed himself as the President was still fresh in their minds.
"We have no choice but to attend," Helen muttered in frustration during a board meeting. "If we stay away, weâll seem petty and afraid. But going there means bowing our heads to him again."
Sarah, the secretary, tried to mask her discomfort. "Itâs a corporate event, maâam. It might be best to appear neutralâĶ diplomatic."
Rita, now reinstated as General Manager, remained quiet but observant. She knew better than anyone how unpredictable James could be when it came to public appearances. She had no idea what to expect from him at the anniversary.
Back at JP Enterprises, preparations continued in full force. The guest list included billionaires, global CEOs, high-ranking politicians, and the most influential figures across industries. Red carpets would roll out, cameras would flash, and speeches would echo through the grand hall like music from an orchestra.
The city, already buzzing with excitement, awaited the grand event.
"I canât believe it," the young woman muttered as she stared at her phone, her hands trembling with excitement. "JamesâĶ the same James who used to sleep in front of Mr. Kolaâs grocery store? Heâs the President of JP Enterprises now?"
Her name was Evelyn. Sharp-tongued, impatient, and fueled by bitter memories, she had known James during his hardest days on the streets, days when survival meant fighting for leftovers and sleeping on cold sidewalks. To her, his rise wasnât a success story to be admired. It was a jackpot she felt entitled to.
Storming into the JP Enterprises headquarters during working hours, Evelyn ignored the receptionist's polite inquiries and pushed her way toward the executive wing.
"I want to see James!" she shouted, causing heads to turn in the busy lobby. "I know heâs here. Tell him Evelyn from the street is here!"
Security was alerted immediately, but by then, Evelyn had already reached the waiting area outside the Presidentâs office.
James, who was in a brief meeting with department heads, heard the commotion and stepped out with a composed expression. As soon as his eyes met Evelynâs, something shifted. He recognized her instantly.
"Evelyn?" he said, frowning slightly. "What are you doing here?"
"Donât act like you donât know me, James," she snapped, crossing her arms. "You owe me. We suffered together. I was there when you were nothing. Now youâre swimming in wealth and you think you can forget the people who once mattered!"
Jamesâs expression hardened.
"This is not the place for this kind of talk. Youâre disrupting my companyâs operations. If you need help, there are proper channels"
"To hell with proper channels!" she yelled. "I came to get whatâs mine!"
That was enough. James turned to the nearby security officer. "Escort her out. And make sure she doesnât return without a valid appointment."
The security guards moved quickly, but Evelyn didnât go quietly. She shouted all the way to the exit, throwing insults, struggling, and drawing even more attention.
Among those who witnessed the scene was Tracy. At first, she thought it was just a random case of disturbance by some unruly visitor trying to make trouble. But as she watched Jamesâs calm yet stern expression, and the womanâs emotional outburst, something clicked in her cunning mind.
This is gold, she thought, quickly pulling out her phone and snapping a series of pictures from the hallway James arguing with a ragged woman, the woman being dragged out, and James watching in silence. What a perfect way to ruin his reputation.
Tracy, ever the opportunist, reviewed the photos and smirked.
This is itâĶ this will shake him up.
Without hesitation, she sent the pictures to Helen and Mark, attaching a voice note.
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-06 05:49:01
I donât like garlic. Itâs not a dislike for the taste in the moment, so much as an extreme dislike for the way it stays with youâsometimes for daysâafter a particularly garlicky meal.
Interestingly enough, both of my brothers love garlic. They roast it by itself and keep it at the ready so they can have a very strong garlic profile in their cooking. When I prepare a dish, I donât even see garlic on the ingredient list. Iâve cut it out of my life so completely that my brain genuinely skips over it in recipes. While my brothers are looking for ways to sneak garlic into everything they make, Iâm subconsciously avoiding it altogether.
A few years back, when I was digging intensely into how design systems mature, I stumbled on the concept of a design system origin story. There are two extreme origin stories and an infinite number of possibilities between. On one hand you have the grassroots system, where individuals working on digital products are simply trying to solve their own daily problems. Theyâre frustrated with having to go cut and paste elements from past designs or with recreating the same layouts over and over, so they start to work more systematically. On the other hand, you have the top down system, where leadership is directing teams to take a more systematic approach, often forming a small partially dedicated core team to tackle some centralized assets and guidelines for all to follow. The influences in those early days bias a design system in interesting and impactful ways.
Weâve established that there are a few types of bias that are either intentionally or unintentionally embedded into our design systems. Acknowledging this is a great first step. But, whatâs the impact of this? Does it matter?
I believe there are a few impacts design system biases, but thereâs one that stands out. The bias in your design system makes some individuals feel the system is meant for them and others feel itâs not. This is a problem because, a design system cannot live up to itâs expected value until it is broadly in use. If individuals feel your design system is not for them, the wonât use it. And, as you know, it doesnât matter how good your design system is if nobody is using it.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/972641
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@ c1e9ab3a:9cb56b43
2025-05-01 17:29:18
High-Level Overview
Bitcoin developers are currently debating a proposed change to how Bitcoin Core handles the
OP_RETURNopcode â a mechanism that allows users to insert small amounts of data into the blockchain. Specifically, the controversy revolves around removing built-in filters that limit how much data can be stored using this feature (currently capped at 80 bytes).Summary of Both Sides
Position A: Remove OP_RETURN Filters
Advocates: nostr:npub1ej493cmun8y9h3082spg5uvt63jgtewneve526g7e2urca2afrxqm3ndrm, nostr:npub12rv5lskctqxxs2c8rf2zlzc7xx3qpvzs3w4etgemauy9thegr43sf485vg, nostr:npub17u5dneh8qjp43ecfxr6u5e9sjamsmxyuekrg2nlxrrk6nj9rsyrqywt4tp, others
Arguments: - Ineffectiveness of filters: Filters are easily bypassed and do not stop spam effectively. - Code simplification: Removing arbitrary limits reduces code complexity. - Permissionless innovation: Enables new use cases like cross-chain bridges and timestamping without protocol-level barriers. - Economic regulation: Fees should determine what data gets added to the blockchain, not protocol rules.
Position B: Keep OP_RETURN Filters
Advocates: nostr:npub1lh273a4wpkup00stw8dzqjvvrqrfdrv2v3v4t8pynuezlfe5vjnsnaa9nk, nostr:npub1s33sw6y2p8kpz2t8avz5feu2n6yvfr6swykrnm2frletd7spnt5qew252p, nostr:npub1wnlu28xrq9gv77dkevck6ws4euej4v568rlvn66gf2c428tdrptqq3n3wr, others
Arguments: - Historical intent: Satoshi included filters to keep Bitcoin focused on monetary transactions. - Resource protection: Helps prevent blockchain bloat and abuse from non-financial uses. - Network preservation: Protects the network from being overwhelmed by low-value or malicious data. - Social governance: Maintains conservative changes to ensure long-term robustness.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths of Removing Filters
- Encourages decentralized innovation.
- Simplifies development and maintenance.
- Maintains ideological purity of a permissionless system.
Weaknesses of Removing Filters
- Opens the door to increased non-financial data and potential spam.
- May dilute Bitcoinâs core purpose as sound money.
- Risks short-term exploitation before economic filters adapt.
Strengths of Keeping Filters
- Preserves Bitcoinâs identity and original purpose.
- Provides a simple protective mechanism against abuse.
- Aligns with conservative development philosophy of Bitcoin Core.
Weaknesses of Keeping Filters
- Encourages central decision-making on allowed use cases.
- Leads to workarounds that may be less efficient or obscure.
- Discourages novel but legitimate applications.
Long-Term Consequences
If Filters Are Removed
- Positive: Potential boom in new applications, better interoperability, cleaner architecture.
- Negative: Risk of increased blockchain size, more bandwidth/storage costs, spam wars.
If Filters Are Retained
- Positive: Preserves monetary focus and operational discipline.
- Negative: Alienates developers seeking broader use cases, may ossify the protocol.
Conclusion
The debate highlights a core philosophical split in Bitcoin: whether it should remain a narrow monetary system or evolve into a broader data layer for decentralized applications. Both paths carry risks and tradeoffs. The outcome will shape not just Bitcoin's technical direction but its social contract and future role in the broader crypto ecosystem.
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@ bbef5093:71228592
2025-05-09 17:01:36
A francia szÃĐkhelyÅą Newcleo, az olasz dizÃĄjncÃĐg Pininfarina ÃĐs az olasz hajÃģgyÃĄrtÃģ Fincantieri bemutattÃĄk a TL-40 nevÅą, kÃķvetkezÅ generÃĄciÃģs, hajÃģkra szÃĄnt nukleÃĄris reaktor teljes mÃĐretÅą modelljÃĐt a 19. Velencei ÃpÃtÃĐszeti BiennÃĄlÃĐn[1][2][5][6][7].
A TL-40 reaktor fÅbb jellemzÅi
- IV. generÃĄciÃģs, Ãģlom-hÅątÃĐsÅą kis modulÃĄris reaktor (SMR), amelyet nagy hajÃģk meghajtÃĄsÃĄra fejlesztettek ki[1][2][5][6].
- Kompakt, biztonsÃĄgos ÃĐs fenntarthatÃģ: A reaktor passzÃv biztonsÃĄgi rendszereket alkalmaz, amelyek a fizika tÃķrvÃĐnyein keresztÞl kizÃĄrjÃĄk a nukleÃĄris balesetek lehetÅsÃĐgÃĐt[2][5][6].
- NukleÃĄris hulladÃĐk ÚjrahasznosÃtÃĄsa: A TL-40 kÃĐpes Újrafeldolgozott nukleÃĄris hulladÃĐkot ÞzemanyagkÃĐnt hasznÃĄlni, ezzel egyszerre jÃĄrul hozzÃĄ az energiatermelÃĐshez ÃĐs a hulladÃĐkcsÃķkkentÃĐshez[1][2][5][6].
- FormatervezÃĐs ÃĐs ipari hÃĄttÃĐr: A Pininfarina gondoskodott a dizÃĄjnrÃģl ÃĐs a reaktor esztÃĐtikai megjelenÃĐsÃĐrÅl, mÃg a Fincantieri a hajÃģgyÃĄrtÃĄsi tapasztalatÃĄt adta hozzÃĄ[1][2][5][6][7].
- Nyitott konfigurÃĄciÃģ: A reaktor vÃĄzÃĄja lehetÅvÃĐ teszi a lÃĄtogatÃģk szÃĄmÃĄra, hogy belÞlrÅl is megismerjÃĐk a technolÃģgiÃĄt, interaktÃv mÃģdon[1][2][5].
TechnolÃģgiai ÃĐs kÃķrnyezeti jelentÅsÃĐg
- DekarbonizÃĄciÃģ: A fejlesztÃĐs cÃĐlja, hogy a nukleÃĄris energiÃĄt a hajÃģzÃĄs szektorÃĄban is a szÃĐn-dioxid-kibocsÃĄtÃĄs csÃķkkentÃĐsÃĐnek eszkÃķzekÃĐnt alkalmazzÃĄk[1][2][5][6].
- EurÃģpai hulladÃĐk hasznosÃtÃĄsa: A jelenleg EurÃģpÃĄban tÃĄrolt nukleÃĄris hulladÃĐk elegendÅ lenne a kontinens villamosenergia-igÃĐnyÃĐnek fedezÃĐsÃĐre ÃĐvszÃĄzadokon ÃĄt, ha ilyen tÃpusÚ reaktorokban hasznosÃtanÃĄk[2][5][6].
- KreatÃv szemlÃĐlet: A projekt cÃĐlja a nukleÃĄris energia tÃĄrsadalmi megÃtÃĐlÃĐsÃĐnek javÃtÃĄsa, bemutatva, hogy az lehet egyszerre biztonsÃĄgos, esztÃĐtikus ÃĐs fenntarthatÃģ[1][5][6][7].
EgyÞttmÅąkÃķdÃĐs ÃĐs jÃķvÅbeli tervek
- Folyamatos egyÞttmÅąkÃķdÃĐs: A Newcleo ÃĐs a Fincantieri 2023 Ãģta dolgoznak egyÞtt a tengeri alkalmazÃĄsok fejlesztÃĐsÃĐn[2][5][6][7].
- KutatÃĄs-fejlesztÃĐs: A Pininfarina a Newcleo franciaorszÃĄgi (Chusclan) nukleÃĄris Þzemanyag kutatÃģ-fejlesztÅ kÃķzpontjÃĄnak tervezÃĐsÃĐben is rÃĐszt vesz[2][5][6][7].
- ElsÅ demonstrÃĄciÃģs reaktor: A Newcleo cÃĐlja, hogy 2031-re bemutassa az elsÅ demonstrÃĄciÃģs reaktort, 2033-ra pedig kereskedelmi forgalomba hozza azt[8].
- FÃķldi alkalmazÃĄs: A vÃĄllalat mÃĄr megkezdte a fÃķldi, Ãģlom-hÅątÃĐsÅą LFR-AS-30 reaktor telephelyÃĐnek elÅkÃĐszÃtÃĐsÃĐt FranciaorszÃĄgban (Chinon rÃĐgiÃģ)[8].
- EurÃģpai tÃĄmogatÃĄs: Az LFR dizÃĄjn 2024 oktÃģberÃĐben felkerÞlt az EurÃģpai Ipari SzÃķvetsÃĐg tÃĄmogatÃĄsra javasolt SMR-listÃĄjÃĄra[8].
IdÃĐzetek a projekt vezetÅitÅl
âEz nem a nagyapÃĄink reaktora. FenntarthatÃģ, elÅremutatÃģ technolÃģgia, amely a valÃģ vilÃĄg ÃĐs a klÃmavÃĄltozÃĄs kihÃvÃĄsaira kÃĐszÞlt.â
(Stefano Buono, a Newcleo vezÃĐrigazgatÃģja)[1][5][6][7]âA dizÃĄjn stratÃĐgiai szerepet jÃĄtszik a fenntarthatÃģ energia megoldÃĄsok fejlesztÃĐsÃĐben, biztosÃtva a tÃĄrsadalmi ÃĐs kÃķrnyezeti szempontok teljes integrÃĄciÃģjÃĄt az innovÃĄciÃģs folyamat sorÃĄn.â
(Silvio Angori, a Pininfarina vezÃĐrigazgatÃģja)[6][7]HivatkozÃĄsok: [1] newcleo, Pininfarina and Fincantieri unveil the future of clean ... https://www.maddyness.com/uk/2025/05/08/newcleo-pininfarina-and-fincantieri-unveil-the-future-of-clean-energy-at-the-venice-biennale/ [2] Newcleo, Pininfarina, and Fincantieri showcase next-generation ... https://www.shippax.com/en/news/newcleo-pininfarina-and-fincantieri-showcase-next-generation-nuclear-power-solution-for-potential-marine-applications.aspx [3] Newcleo and Fincantieri unveil lead-cooled fast nuclear reactor for ... https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/newcleo-and-fincantieri-unveil-lead-cooled-fast-nuclear-reactor-for-maritime-applications [4] Fincantieri Launches Nuclear-Propulsion Study With Newcleo https://maritime-executive.com/article/fincantieri-joints-nuclear-propulsion-study-with-newcleo [5] Industry Partners Showcase Next-Gen Nuclear Reactor For https://www.marinelink.com/news/industry-partners-showcase-nextgen-525512 [6] Fincantieri, newcleo and Pininfarina reveal the look of new nuclear ... https://www.fincantieri.com/en/media/press-releases/2025/fincantieri-newcleo-pininfarina-at-the-venice-biennale/ [7] Fincantieri S p A : , newcleo and Pininfarina reveal the look of new ... https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/FINCANTIERI-S-P-A-16796084/news/Fincantieri-S-p-A-newcleo-and-Pininfarina-reveal-the-look-of-new-nuclear-power-at-the-19th-Inter-49877851/ [8] Pininfarina - NucNet | Independent Nuclear News https://www.nucnet.org/news/tagged/Pininfarina [9] newcleo, Fincantieri and RINA working together on feasibility study ... https://www.rina.org/en/media/press/2023/07/25/newcleo-fincantieri-rina [10] Fincantieri, RINA team up with newcleo to test feasibility of nuclear ... https://www.offshore-energy.biz/fincantieri-rina-team-up-with-newcleo-to-test-feasibility-of-nuclear-naval-propulsion/ [11] newcleo #pininfarina #fincantieri #biennalearchitettura2025 ... https://www.linkedin.com/posts/newcleo_newcleo-pininfarina-fincantieri-activity-7295080775878647810-6i6X [12] A Fourth-Generation Reactor at the Venice Architecture Biennale https://www.theplan.it/eng/whats_on/a-reactor-fourth-generation-pininfarina-newcleo-fincantieri
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@ 32092ec1:8e9fd13a
2025-05-09 16:13:34
Bitcoin controversies are not new, in fact, bitcoinâs past has been riddled with one controversy after another. From the viewpoint of a financial investor, controversies are not good. They drive investor fear by amplifying uncertainty and introducing doubt about the future viability of the project. Although bitcoin is an investable asset, and there are certainly individuals, companies and countries who are investing in bitcoin strictly as a new, diversified financial asset that shows growth characteristics the likes of which humanity has rarely seen, bitcoin is not exclusively a financial instrument. Bitcoin is a network that is only as strong as the people running the miners who create the blocks, the nodes that propagate the blocks, and the users who hold the keys.
In this post I do not care to share my view on any of the latest bitcoin controversies, whether that be about OP_RETURNs, MSTR, Blackrock, MSTY, inscriptions, soft fork proposals, mempools, bitcoin strategic reserves, 21, chain surveillance, on-chain privacy, shitcoins projects, or anything else that anyone cares to opine about on Nostr or X to signal their support or opposition for what they think is critical to the success or failure of bitcoin. What I do care to share here is the ONLY winning strategy to defend bitcoin no matter what your opinion its future: USE THE TOOLS, RUN THE CODE, HOLD YOUR KEYS, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.
In my humble opinion, the biggest problem with the current batch of bitcoin controversies is that so many people are sharing their opinions and expressing their fears about the future of bitcoin who are not even using the tools; they arenât running the code, supporting the network or even holding their own keys. Everyone is free to share their opinions about the future of bitcoin and allowing everyone a voice is critical if we are serious about adopting the best ideas. Many visionaries have participated in the growth and development of bitcoin up to this point; we are truly standing on the shoulders of giants.
But before jumping to conclusions and spreading opinions about whether people are good faith or bad faith actors in the bitcoin space, I believe we should all hold ourselves to a certain standard. Set a minimum threshold of education for yourself before you jump on one side or the other of the latest controversy. We have tools that offer a level of sovereignty that is unparalleled in the legacy financial world, are you using them?Donât like what MSTR is doing? Hold your keys in cold storage, then share your opinion.
Think Blackrock wants to use Bitcoin to launch a dystopian new world order agenda? Tell everyone to run a node, implement on-chain privacy strategies and hold their keys in cold storage.
Are Bitcoin developers making changes you donât like? Use an alternative implementation, get a Bitaxe and construct your own block templates; for almost everyone this will be a stronger signal than shitposting or spreading FUD on the socials.
If you really want to defend bitcoin, think about how you are using it today. Who are you trusting to put your transactions into a block? Who are you trusting to propagate your transactions across the network? Who are you trusting to hold your keys? Who estimates your transaction fees? If you donât trust the people who you are currently depending on, move your trust elsewhere, or increase your sovereignty and rely on yourself for some, or all, of these functions.
We make bitcoin what it is today, and we will define what bitcoin will be in the future. If we want to defend bitcoin it is our responsibility to keep it as decentralized as possible and that starts with every individual using the tools, running the code, doing the research and taking responsibility for their money.
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2025-05-10 10:41:20
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2025-05-09 13:25:40
The second round of the NBA Playoffs is historically weird. We'll try to figure out what's going wrong for all three of the presumed contenders. Which of the other East teams need to be considered contenders now? With how bad the Warriors look without Steph (just how underrated is he?), do the Warriors still have any chance?
In Blok'd Shots, we'll talk about the NHL Star who got traded midseason and then beat his former team in the playoffs.
There was a big trade in the NFL. Plus, @grayruby wants to start a media beef with Colin Cowherd.
The MLB introduced a new stat. I have no idea what it is, but I'm looking forward to trying to understand it live on air.
And, of course, lots of contest and betting updates.
What do you want us to talk about?
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/975474
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@ a008def1:57a3564d
2025-04-30 17:52:11
A Vision for #GitViaNostr
Git has long been the standard for version control in software development, but over time, we has lost its distributed nature. Originally, Git used open, permissionless email for collaboration, which worked well at scale. However, the rise of GitHub and its centralized pull request (PR) model has shifted the landscape.
Now, we have the opportunity to revive Git's permissionless and distributed nature through Nostr!
Weâve developed tools to facilitate Git collaboration via Nostr, but there are still significant friction that prevents widespread adoption. This article outlines a vision for how we can reduce those barriers and encourage more repositories to embrace this approach.
First, weâll review our progress so far. Then, weâll propose a guiding philosophy for our next steps. Finally, weâll discuss a vision to tackle specific challenges, mainly relating to the role of the Git server and CI/CD.
I am the lead maintainer of ngit and gitworkshop.dev, and Iâve been fortunate to work full-time on this initiative for the past two years, thanks to an OpenSats grant.
How Far Weâve Come
The aim of #GitViaNostr is to liberate discussions around code collaboration from permissioned walled gardens. At the core of this collaboration is the process of proposing and applying changes. That's what we focused on first.
Since Nostr shares characteristics with email, and with NIP34, weâve adopted similar primitives to those used in the patches-over-email workflow. This is because of their simplicity and that they donât require contributors to host anything, which adds reliability and makes participation more accessible.
However, the fork-branch-PR-merge workflow is the only model many developers have known, and changing established workflows can be challenging. To address this, we developed a new workflow that balances familiarity, user experience, and alignment with the Nostr protocol: the branch-PR-merge model.
This model is implemented in ngit, which includes a Git plugin that allows users to engage without needing to learn new commands. Additionally, gitworkshop.dev offers a GitHub-like interface for interacting with PRs and issues. We encourage you to try them out using the quick start guide and share your feedback. You can also explore PRs and issues with gitplaza.
For those who prefer the patches-over-email workflow, you can still use that approach with Nostr through gitstr or the
ngit sendandngit listcommands, and explore patches with patch34.The tools are now available to support the core collaboration challenge, but we are still at the beginning of the adoption curve.
Before we dive into the challengesâsuch as why the Git server setup can be jarring and the possibilities surrounding CI/CDâletâs take a moment to reflect on how we should approach the challenges ahead of us.
Philosophy
Here are some foundational principles I shared a few years ago:
- Let Git be Git
- Let Nostr be Nostr
- Learn from the successes of others
Iâd like to add one more:
- Embrace anarchy and resist monolithic development.
Micro Clients FTW
Nostr celebrates simplicity, and we should strive to maintain that. Monolithic developments often lead to unnecessary complexity. Projects like gitworkshop.dev, which aim to cover various aspects of the code collaboration experience, should not stifle innovation.
Just yesterday, the launch of following.space demonstrated how vibe-coded micro clients can make a significant impact. They can be valuable on their own, shape the ecosystem, and help push large and widely used clients to implement features and ideas.
The primitives in NIP34 are straightforward, and if there are any barriers preventing the vibe-coding of a #GitViaNostr app in an afternoon, we should work to eliminate them.
Micro clients should lead the way and explore new workflows, experiences, and models of thinking.
Take kanbanstr.com. It provides excellent project management and organization features that work seamlessly with NIP34 primitives.
From kanban to code snippets, from CI/CD runners to SatShootâmay a thousand flowers bloom, and a thousand more after them.
Friction and Challenges
The Git Server
In #GitViaNostr, maintainers' branches (e.g.,
master) are hosted on a Git server. Hereâs why this approach is beneficial:- Follows the original Git vision and the "let Git be Git" philosophy.
- Super efficient, battle-tested, and compatible with all the ways people use Git (e.g., LFS, shallow cloning).
- Maintains compatibility with related systems without the need for plugins (e.g., for build and deployment).
- Only repository maintainers need write access.
In the original Git model, all users would need to add the Git server as a 'git remote.' However, with ngit, the Git server is hidden behind a Nostr remote, which enables:
- Hiding complexity from contributors and users, so that only maintainers need to know about the Git server component to start using #GitViaNostr.
- Maintainers can easily swap Git servers by updating their announcement event, allowing contributors/users using ngit to automatically switch to the new one.
Challenges with the Git Server
While the Git server model has its advantages, it also presents several challenges:
- Initial Setup: When creating a new repository, maintainers must select a Git server, which can be a jarring experience. Most options come with bloated social collaboration features tied to a centralized PR model, often difficult or impossible to disable.
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Manual Configuration: New repositories require manual configuration, including adding new maintainers through a browser UI, which can be cumbersome and time-consuming.
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User Onboarding: Many Git servers require email sign-up or KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, which can be a significant turn-off for new users exploring a decentralized and permissionless alternative to GitHub.
Once the initial setup is complete, the system works well if a reliable Git server is chosen. However, this is a significant "if," as we have become accustomed to the excellent uptime and reliability of GitHub. Even professionally run alternatives like Codeberg can experience downtime, which is frustrating when CI/CD and deployment processes are affected. This problem is exacerbated when self-hosting.
Currently, most repositories on Nostr rely on GitHub as the Git server. While maintainers can change servers without disrupting their contributors, this reliance on a centralized service is not the decentralized dream we aspire to achieve.
Vision for the Git Server
The goal is to transform the Git server from a single point of truth and failure into a component similar to a Nostr relay.
Functionality Already in ngit to Support This
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State on Nostr: Store the state of branches and tags in a Nostr event, removing reliance on a single server. This validates that the data received has been signed by the maintainer, significantly reducing the trust requirement.
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Proxy to Multiple Git Servers: Proxy requests to all servers listed in the announcement event, adding redundancy and eliminating the need for any one server to match GitHub's reliability.
Implementation Requirements
To achieve this vision, the Nostr Git server implementation should:
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Implement the Git Smart HTTP Protocol without authentication (no SSH) and only accept pushes if the reference tip matches the latest state event.
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Avoid Bloat: There should be no user authentication, no database, no web UI, and no unnecessary features.
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Automatic Repository Management: Accept or reject new repositories automatically upon the first push based on the content of the repository announcement event referenced in the URL path and its author.
Just as there are many free, paid, and self-hosted relays, there will be a variety of free, zero-step signup options, as well as self-hosted and paid solutions.
Some servers may use a Web of Trust (WoT) to filter out spam, while others might impose bandwidth or repository size limits for free tiers or whitelist specific npubs.
Additionally, some implementations could bundle relay and blossom server functionalities to unify the provision of repository data into a single service. These would likely only accept content related to the stored repositories rather than general social nostr content.
The potential role of CI / CD via nostr DVMs could create the incentives for a market of highly reliable free at the point of use git servers.
This could make onboarding #GitViaNostr repositories as easy as entering a name and selecting from a multi-select list of Git server providers that announce via NIP89.
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Git Client in the Browser
Currently, many tasks are performed on a Git server web UI, such as:
- Browsing code, commits, branches, tags, etc.
- Creating and displaying permalinks to specific lines in commits.
- Merging PRs.
- Making small commits and PRs on-the-fly.
Just as nobody goes to the web UI of a relay (e.g., nos.lol) to interact with notes, nobody should need to go to a Git server to interact with repositories. We use the Nostr protocol to interact with Nostr relays, and we should use the Git protocol to interact with Git servers. This situation has evolved due to the centralization of Git servers. Instead of being restricted to the view and experience designed by the server operator, users should be able to choose the user experience that works best for them from a range of clients. To facilitate this, we need a library that lowers the barrier to entry for creating these experiences. This library should not require a full clone of every repository and should not depend on proprietary APIs. As a starting point, I propose wrapping the WASM-compiled gitlib2 library for the web and creating useful functions, such as showing a file, which utilizes clever flags to minimize bandwidth usage (e.g., shallow clone, noblob, etc.).
This approach would not only enhance clients like gitworkshop.dev but also bring forth a vision where Git servers simply run the Git protocol, making vibe coding Git experiences even better.
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nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 created song with a complementary vision that has shaped how I see the role of the git server. Its a self-hosted, nostr-permissioned git server with a relay baked in. Its currently a WIP and there are some compatability with ngit that we need to work out.
We collaborated on the nostr-permissioning approach now reflected in nip34.
I'm really excited to see how this space evolves.
CI/CD
Most projects require CI/CD, and while this is often bundled with Git hosting solutions, it is currently not smoothly integrated into #GitViaNostr yet. There are many loosely coupled options, such as Jenkins, Travis, CircleCI, etc., that could be integrated with Nostr.
However, the more exciting prospect is to use DVMs (Data Vending Machines).
DVMs for CI/CD
Nostr Data Vending Machines (DVMs) can provide a marketplace of CI/CD task runners with Cashu for micro payments.
There are various trust levels in CI/CD tasks:
- Tasks with no secrets eg. tests.
- Tasks using updatable secrets eg. API keys.
- Unverifiable builds and steps that sign with Android, Nostr, or PGP keys.
DVMs allow tasks to be kicked off with specific providers using a Cashu token as payment.
It might be suitable for some high-compute and easily verifiable tasks to be run by the cheapest available providers. Medium trust tasks could be run by providers with a good reputation, while high trust tasks could be run on self-hosted runners.
Job requests, status, and results all get published to Nostr for display in Git-focused Nostr clients.
Jobs could be triggered manually, or self-hosted runners could be configured to watch a Nostr repository and kick off jobs using their own runners without payment.
But I'm most excited about the prospect of Watcher Agents.
CI/CD Watcher Agents
AI agents empowered with a NIP60 Cashu wallet can run tasks based on activity, such as a push to master or a new PR, using the most suitable available DVM runner that meets the user's criteria. To keep them running, anyone could top up their NIP60 Cashu wallet; otherwise, the watcher turns off when the funds run out. It could be users, maintainers, or anyone interested in helping the project who could top up the Watcher Agent's balance.
As aluded to earlier, part of building a reputation as a CI/CD provider could involve running reliable hosting (Git server, relay, and blossom server) for all FOSS Nostr Git repositories.
This provides a sustainable revenue model for hosting providers and creates incentives for many free-at-the-point-of-use hosting providers. This, in turn, would allow one-click Nostr repository creation workflows, instantly hosted by many different providers.
Progress to Date
nostr:npub1hw6amg8p24ne08c9gdq8hhpqx0t0pwanpae9z25crn7m9uy7yarse465gr and nostr:npub16ux4qzg4qjue95vr3q327fzata4n594c9kgh4jmeyn80v8k54nhqg6lra7 have been working on a runner that uses GitHub Actions YAML syntax (using act) for the dvm-cicd-runner and takes Cashu payment. You can see example runs on GitWorkshop. It currently takes testnuts, doesn't give any change, and the schema will likely change.
Note: The actions tab on GitWorkshop is currently available on all repositories if you turn on experimental mode (under settings in the user menu).
It's a work in progress, and we expect the format and schema to evolve.
Easy Web App Deployment
For those disapointed not to find a 'Nostr' button to import a git repository to Vercel menu: take heart, they made it easy. vercel.com_import_options.png there is a vercel cli that can be easily called in CI / CD jobs to kick of deployments. Not all managed solutions for web app deployment (eg. netlify) make it that easy.
Many More Opportunities
Large Patches via Blossom
I would be remiss not to mention the large patch problem. Some patches are too big to fit into Nostr events. Blossom is perfect for this, as it allows these larger patches to be included in a blossom file and referenced in a new patch kind.
Enhancing the #GitViaNostr Experience
Beyond the large patch issue, there are numerous opportunities to enhance the #GitViaNostr ecosystem. We can focus on improving browsing, discovery, social and notifications. Receiving notifications on daily driver Nostr apps is one of the killer features of Nostr. However, we must ensure that Git-related notifications are easily reviewable, so we donât miss any critical updates.
We need to develop tools that cater to our curiosityâtools that enable us to discover and follow projects, engage in discussions that pique our interest, and stay informed about developments relevant to our work.
Additionally, we should not overlook the importance of robust search capabilities and tools that facilitate migrations.
Concluding Thoughts
The design space is vast. Its an exciting time to be working on freedom tech. I encourage everyone to contribute their ideas and creativity and get vibe-coding!
I welcome your honest feedback on this vision and any suggestions you might have. Your insights are invaluable as we collaborate to shape the future of #GitViaNostr. Onward.
Contributions
To conclude, I want to acknowledge some the individuals who have made recent code contributions related to #GitViaNostr:
nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 (gitstr, song, patch34), nostr:npub1useke4f9maul5nf67dj0m9sq6jcsmnjzzk4ycvldwl4qss35fvgqjdk5ks (gitplaza)
nostr:npub1elta7cneng3w8p9y4dw633qzdjr4kyvaparuyuttyrx6e8xp7xnq32cume (ngit contributions, git-remote-blossom),nostr:npub16p8v7varqwjes5hak6q7mz6pygqm4pwc6gve4mrned3xs8tz42gq7kfhdw (SatShoot, Flotilla-Budabit), nostr:npub1ehhfg09mr8z34wz85ek46a6rww4f7c7jsujxhdvmpqnl5hnrwsqq2szjqv (Flotilla-Budabit, Nostr Git Extension), nostr:npub1ahaz04ya9tehace3uy39hdhdryfvdkve9qdndkqp3tvehs6h8s5slq45hy (gnostr and experiments), and others.
nostr:npub1uplxcy63up7gx7cladkrvfqh834n7ylyp46l3e8t660l7peec8rsd2sfek (git-remote-nostr)
Project Management nostr:npub1ltx67888tz7lqnxlrg06x234vjnq349tcfyp52r0lstclp548mcqnuz40t (kanbanstr) Code Snippets nostr:npub1ygzj9skr9val9yqxkf67yf9jshtyhvvl0x76jp5er09nsc0p3j6qr260k2 (nodebin.io) nostr:npub1r0rs5q2gk0e3dk3nlc7gnu378ec6cnlenqp8a3cjhyzu6f8k5sgs4sq9ac (snipsnip.dev)
CI / CD nostr:npub16ux4qzg4qjue95vr3q327fzata4n594c9kgh4jmeyn80v8k54nhqg6lra7 nostr:npub1hw6amg8p24ne08c9gdq8hhpqx0t0pwanpae9z25crn7m9uy7yarse465gr
and for their nostr:npub1c03rad0r6q833vh57kyd3ndu2jry30nkr0wepqfpsm05vq7he25slryrnw nostr:npub1qqqqqq2stely3ynsgm5mh2nj3v0nk5gjyl3zqrzh34hxhvx806usxmln03 and nostr:npub1l5sga6xg72phsz5422ykujprejwud075ggrr3z2hwyrfgr7eylqstegx9z for their testing, feedback, ideas and encouragement.
Thank you for your support and collaboration! Let me know if I've missed you.
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@ eab58da0:eebdafbf
2025-05-13 05:16:32
Hey there, itâs me. Someone who used to run through life like it was a marathon with no finish line. For years, I chased everything: the perfect job, the dream apartment, the Instagram-worthy moments.
Iâd wake up exhausted, convinced I was one step behind where I should be. That was my normalâuntil the day I justâĶ stopped.
The breaking point. It was a rainy Tuesday, and Iâd just bombed a big presentation at work. My inbox was overflowing, my coffee was cold, and I felt like a failure. I remember sitting on my couch, staring at the wall, thinking, âWhatâs the point?â Iâd been chasing this idea of success, but it kept moving further away. Thatâs when it hit meâI wasnât living. I was just running.
So, I did something radical: nothing. I turned off my phone, made a cup of tea, and sat in silence. No goals, no to-do lists, just me and the rain tapping on the window. It felt weird at firstâlike I was breaking some unwritten ruleâbut then it feltâĶ freeing. I started small after that. Walks without a podcast. Cooking without rushing. Saying no to things that didnât light me up. I stopped chasing and started showing up for the life I already had.
Looking Back. Now, months later, I see that day as a turning point. I still have dreams, but they donât own me anymore. Iâve learned to savor the messy, quiet momentsâthe ones I used to overlook. Lifeâs not perfect, but itâs mine. And honestly? Thatâs enough.
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@ 805b34f7:3620fac3
2025-05-09 03:05:22
Humans are evolving with social media & devices. These are powerful tools, but neither is built with their users' health and well-being in mind.
The big tech business incentives are a higher priority than their users' health & well being. This results in their products being designed to capture as much attention from you as possible so they can profit.
Many are realizing this. Few know there are emerging, viable alternatives.
Nostr is a new model for social media (and much more).Bitcoin is a new model for money.
nostr:nprofile1qyt8wumn8ghj7ct49eex2mrp09skymr99ehhyecpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqqyr4aa6ffghhs22pmuzkrmcjhslyp56jc5y84druuddsanh238td66va34er is a new model for computers.
This article will explain why Nostr is primed to be the new model for social media.
âWe cannot have a society in which, if two people wish to communicate, the only way that can happen, is if itâs financed by a third party who wishes to manipulate youâ - Jaron Lanier
What is Nostr? What is Primal?
Iâve done a wonderful job of confusing people by interchanging the words Nostr & Primal. So allow me a brief, high level explanation.
Nostr is an internet protocol that allows for censorship resistant social media.
An internet protocol is a set of rules that computers follow to communicate with each other.
Nostr stands for Notes & Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays.
Primal is an app built on Nostr. I work for Primal the company.
When you post to Primal, you can see your content in other Nostr apps. Primal doesnât own you, your content or identity. You do. You can take your content and followers to any Nostr app.
In this gif, you can see my content in 5 different Nostr apps.
Nostr is like email, but for social mediaâitâs a system where anyone can send and receive posts using any app they like. Similar to how you would send an email to everyone you know. Everyone will receive that email no matter what email service provider theyâre using (yahoo, gmail, proton, apple etc).When you âcreate an accountâ on Primal, you create a password that you can use to log in to any Nostr app. Your password is called a private key and you can use that to log in to any apps that are built on Nostr. See them here at nostrapps.com.
All this may sound a bit confusing, but this is just what's going on under the hood. Primal will feel like any other social media app. Check out this image below to learn more and be sure to keep your private key (your password) safe!
#### How I got into Nostr
Long story short, if youâve been in to Bitcoin, you at least know about Nostr. I used Twitter as my primary news/Bitcoin source for the past 8 years and followed the Trump and Covid dramas closely.Â
Iâve come to the conclusion that social media needs to be protocol based and decentralized.
The first Nostr conference in March of 2023 was in Uvita, Costa Rica. I was living in the area, so of course I showed up. Hereâs a brief video we made from the conference. Why I'm Stoked on Nostr
The Everything App for Social Media
This is the original idea that made the lightbulb in my head go off. 1 identity for all types of content.
I have accounts on Youtube, Twitter, Nostr, Instagram, TikTok, & Medium. That means 6 different logins, 6 different follower sets, and 6 places to post when I have something to share.
With Nostr, I have 1 identity, 1 follower set, & (potentially) 1 place to post each type of content.
On the Left - 5 apps, 5 identities. Right - 5 apps, 1 identity
The Nostr apps are in their infancy, but I can imagine a future with more diverse apps specified by content type (blogs, long form vid, vertical vids, music, etc.).The ability to post all of your content to (potentially) one app and giving your audience the choice to consume that content in whatever app they please is revolutionary.
X wants to be the everything app as well. It looks like it's heading towards becoming the WeChat of the West. This begs the question... Does the infrastructure for social media need to be owned by singular corporations or governments?
Check out this video where nostr:nprofile1qyxhwumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmvqyehwumn8ghj7mnhvvh8qunfd4skctnwv46z7ctewe4xcetfd3khsvrpdsmk5vnsw96rydr3v4jrz73hvyu8xqpqsg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q8dzj6n & nostr:nprofile1qyt8wumn8ghj7ct5d3shxtnwdaehgu3wd3skueqpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqqgyymmnwvah9hdnmft2wqsk0wr9as6q32hd4xk2zlnr2q5ectznjgqd27v94 discuss everything apps during the 2nd Nostr conference in Japan.
Nostr is the tool to orange pill the world
Orange pilling is a slightly cringe term used to describe educating people about Bitcoin. In Nostr, we say purple pilling because for some reason, Nostrâs theme is purple.
Jargon aside, the reason I believe that Nostr will orange pill the world is because of zaps!
Zaps are micropayments of bitcoin. You can send zaps on posts as easily as you can send likes on posts with Primalâs built in wallet and creators keep 100% of what they earn. Theyâre the best way to really feel the Nostr difference.Â
Hereâs an example of me zapping 210 sats to a few people with one click.
I've now personally watched over 20 people receive and send their1st Bitcoin transactions minutes after downloading Primal. Right away you pop two cherries, owning Bitcoin and sending Bitcoin. Pretty rad. It's a fundamentally different experience to touch Bitcoin through a social media style app than it is to buy bitcoin from an exchange. Someone new on Primal immediately has a use case for Bitcoin upon downloading the app. Zaps!
Nostr is known as the Bitcoiner social network. It could be/is becoming the place for newbies to come learn about Bitcoin, and interact with people who can help teach. I see a massive opportunity for Primal to play a huge role in this transition to a bitcoin standard.
I wonder how often this scenario with nostr:nprofile1qyxhwumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmvqyv8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytn0wpjku6r0danxgtnwdsqzpq8gr333mlm73rnsfv2uvsrtvg44l5l5r0qrn6c0fw08t5hkccwarhnfev will repeat. Also, check out this video about how zaps got nostr:nprofile1qyxhwumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmvqyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnzd96xxmmfdejhytnnda3kjctvqqstkm5tw5w2f2qg2zp0tzxk9junagtrqeayyxnzggqcphgec9p37ncc26xj6 to read The Bitcoin Standard.
Micropayments on the internet are only possible with digitally native money.
Zaps are signal. Theyâre pure life force energy given to another person in appreciation for their content and it's unique to Nostr.
Social media is simply better with payments. You cannot unsee or unfeel this. We're only beginning to scratch the surface of what zaps mean to a social network. Should be fun :) Sovereignty
Today, our digital lives are owned. Our data, identity, and content can be taken away.
Nostr flips this. We own our identity & choose where our data lives. Companies no longer have singular control over the flow of information.
Bitcoin gives you private keys for money. Nostr gives you private keys for speech.
On X and Instagram, we make a username and password. We are renting these identities from these corporations. How do we know these identities are not yours? Because they can be taken away from you.
With Nostr, you and only you have your keys. You can post anytime, from any app, using your own key. If Primal stops working, no big deal. You could post from other Nostr apps. I believe thereâs something deeper going on here. Humans are sovereign beings. Being sovereign means being in full control.Â
With Nostr & Bitcoin, we can be in complete control of our money & speech.Â
These tools empower humans and reduce our need for dependence on 3rd parties.
Nostr allows us to create & share freely without the potential of being silenced for âwrongthinkâ.Â
Itâs time for those who care about sovereignty to build their brands on their own land.
Nostr is Organic
Facebook wanted to connect the world. Theyâve done an absolutely fantastic job at this. But at what cost?Â
The ad model has been the best way for platforms to monetize their services. This leads to bad incentives. Social media sites need you to spend as much time as possible on their apps so that they can sell your attention to advertisers.Â
Maybe thereâs more ethical ways to advertise that do not lead to perverse incentives, but this isnât the point.Â
Now, social media is basically a dopamine slot machine serving us things that weâre most likely to engage with. Whatever we lend our eyes to, purposefully or not, is the content weâre fed. Engagement is the north star of current social media. This modifies the behavior of everyone on the app.Â
These algorithms have been weaponized at times. And many would say that theyâre programming us.
Let me speak in meme for a moment here:
Itâs different on NostrAfter using Nostr for a couple years, itâs clearer to me when I switch to another social media platform that they are doing everything they can to grab my attention. They being the platform and the creators. I can feel when people create for an algo vs. for an audience.Â
With Primal, I can select which algorithm I want to use or create my own feeds using Primalâs advanced search. (I expect these tools to get much better over time.) This gives the user much more control over what they see vs a singular algorithm. Algorithmic choice is something that legacy social media platforms are greatly missing. Â
I can also control which feed I want to see when I open the app. For example, I created this feed of one person saying âSTAY FOCUSED CHAMPâ so when I open the app Iâm not immediately distracted. Look at what instagram does when you want to simply search for someoneâs accountâĶ
I canât help but envision a world where all of the content is posted to Nostr. The apps with the best user experiences would win. Iâd imagine the winners would have the best algos, least intrusive ads, and would give their users the most control over their experience.
Thought Experiment
Pretend youâre a super intelligent being looking down upon the earth.Â
The1st thing youâd notice is that theyâre always staring at their phones. Youâd also notice that while they have an abundant earth, they insist on chemically altering their food which is making them sick.Â
Then, youâd notice that the money humans work their entire lives for can be and is manipulated by central authorities with zero effort.Â
And, youâd notice that the âdigital global town squareâ is owned by a unelected, fallable humans and corporations.\ Itâs laughable!Â
It doesnât have to be this way anymore. And itâs up to us to change it.
To conclude.
This article is not meant to trash talk other platforms, those who use them, or those who created them. I use them daily. Mostly to advocate for Nostr & Bitcoin these days.
These platforms have created a ton of value for the world, & Nostr can be used alongside of them.
Maybe if Nostr existed back then, they wouldâve built on it.Â
âWe shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape usâ. Weâve learned priceless lessons from the evolution of social media thus far. We can use these lessons to shape tools with our health & well-being as our first priority.Â
We can obsolete these outdated, unhealthy systems.Â
Nostro and Nuestro mean 'ours' in Italian & Spanish. I don't think this a coincidence. Nostr is our chance to create a better internet for our future generations.
pura vida
(meme cred nostr:nprofile1q9n8wumn8ghj7enfd36x2u3wdehhxarj9emkjmn99ah8qatzx9kx2mrtdqeks6rcwuukserhd33hq6ekwyuhgvrcwsukvdme0fjnq7fsdeuxz7nk0fck5mtjv5ehqwfc0qehxargddm8j73lvfex7ctyvdshxapaw3e82egpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqqyrl8767x7uecka4mlqxmgq4duev48cst9u37vm5fsgztv0xyy5u6xs34wwg also check out his nostr doc )
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@ 7459d333:f207289b
2025-05-10 10:38:56
Description: Just as Bitcoin enabled sovereignty over money, a decentralized shipping protocol would enable sovereignty over trade. An LN/Bisq inspired shipping protocol could create an unstoppable free market.
Bitcoin gave us monetary sovereignty, freeing us from central bank manipulation, inflation, and censorship. But there's a missing link in our freedom journey: the physical world of goods.
The Problem: Even with Bitcoin, global trade remains at the mercy of: - Arbitrary tariffs and import restrictions - Political censorship of goods - Privacy invasion of shipping information - Centralized shipping carriers
The Vision: A decentralized shipping protocol with these properties:
- "Onion-routed" packages: Each carrier only knows the previous and next hop
- Bitcoin-secured multi-sig escrow: Funds locked until package delivery confirmed
- Incentive alignment: Carriers set their own fees based on risk assessment
- Privacy tiers: Options for inspected vs. sealed packages with appropriate pricing
- End-to-end sovereignty: Sender and receiver maintain control, intermediate carriers just fulfill their role
How it could work:
- Sender creates shipping request with package details and destination
- Protocol finds optimal route through independent carriers
- Each hop secured by multi-sig deposits larger than package value
- Carriers only see next hop, not ultimate destination
- Reputation systems and economic incentives maintain integrity
This creates a free market where any individual can participate as a carrier, earning Bitcoin for facilitating trade. Just like Lightning Network nodes, anyone can open "channels" with trusted partners.
Impact: This would enable true free market principles globally, making artificial trade barriers obsolete and empowering individuals to engage in voluntary exchange regardless of geographic or political boundaries.
There are a lot of challenges. But the first question is if this is a real problem and if its worth solving it.
What components would need development first? How would you solve the physical handoff challenges?
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/976326
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@ 1739d937:3e3136ef
2025-04-30 14:39:24
MLS over Nostr - 30th April 2025
YO! Exciting stuff in this update so no intro, let's get straight into it.
ðĒ Libraries Released
I've created 4 new Rust crates to make implementing NIP-EE (MLS) messaging easy for other projects. These are now part of the rust-nostr project (thanks nostr:npub1drvpzev3syqt0kjrls50050uzf25gehpz9vgdw08hvex7e0vgfeq0eseet) but aren't quite released to crates.io yet. They will be included in the next release of that library. My hope is that these libraries will give nostr developers a simple, safe, and specification-compliant way to work with MLS messaging in their applications.
Here's a quick overview of each:
nostr_mls_storage
One of the challenges of using MLS messaging is that clients have to store quite a lot of state about groups, keys, and messages. Initially, I implemented all of this in White Noise but knew that eventually this would need to be done in a more generalized way.
This crate defines traits and types that are used by the storage implementation crates and sets those up to wrap the OpenMLS storage layer. Now, instead of apps having to implement storage for both OpenMLS and Nostr, you simply pick your storage backend and go from there.
Importantly, because these are generic traits, it allows for the creation of any number of storage implementations for different backend storage providers; postgres, lmdb, nostrdb, etc. To start I've created two implementations; detailed below.
nostr_mls_memory_storage
This is a simple implementation of the nostr_mls_storage traits that uses an in-memory store (that doesn't persist anything to disc). This is principally for testing.
nostr_mls_sqlite_storage
This is a production ready implementation of the nostr_mls_storage traits that uses a persistent local sqlite database to store all data.
nostr_mls
This is the main library that app developers will interact with. Once you've chose a backend and instantiated an instance of NostrMls you can then interact with a simple set of methods to create key packages, create groups, send messages, process welcomes and messages, and more.
If you want to see a complete example of what the interface looks like check out mls_memory.rs.
I'll continue to add to this library over time as I implement more of the MLS protocol features.
ð§ White Noise Refactor
As a result of these new libraries, I was able to remove a huge amount of code from White Noise and refactor large parts of the app to make the codebase easier to understand and maintain. Because of this large refactor and the changes in the underlying storage layer, if you've installed White Noise before you'll need to delete it from your device before you trying to install again.
ðžïļ Encrypted Media with Blossom
Let's be honest: Group chat would be basically useless if you couldn't share memes and gifs. Well, now you can in White Noise. Media in groups is encrypted using an MLS secret and uploaded to Blossom with a one-time use keypair. This gives groups a way to have rich conversations with images and documents and anything else while also maintaining the privacy and security of the conversation.
This is still in a rough state but rendering improvements are coming next.
ðą Damn Mobile
The app is still in a semi-broken state on Android and fully broken state on iOS. Now that I have the libraries released and the White Noise core code refactored, I'm focused 100% on fixing these issues. My goal is to have a beta version live on Zapstore in a few weeks.
ð§âðŧ Join Us
I'm looking for mobile developers on both Android and iOS to join the team and help us build the best possible apps for these platforms. I have grant funding available for the right people. Come and help us build secure, permissionless, censorship-resistant messaging. I can think of few projects that deserve your attention more than securing freedom of speech and freedom of association for the entire world. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please reach out to me directly.
ð Thanks to the People
Last but not least: A HUGE thank you to all the folks that have been helping make this project happen. You can check out the people that are directly working on the apps on Following._ (and follow them). There are also a lot of people behind the scenes that have helped in myriad ways to get us this far. Thank you thank you thank you.
ð Links
Libraries
White Noise
Other
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@ c1e6505c:02b3157e
2025-04-30 02:50:55
Photography, to me, is a game - a game of snatching absurd, beautiful, fleeting moments from life. Anything staged or overly polished falls into what Garry Winogrand nails as âillustration work.â Iâm with him on that. Photography is about staying awake to the world, to the âphysical realityâ or circumstances weâre steeped in, and burning that light onto film emulsion (or pixels now), locking a moment into matter forever. Itâs not like painting, where brushstrokes mimic whatâs seen, felt, or imagined. Photography captures photons - light itself - and turns it into something tangible. The camera, honestly, doesnât get enough credit for being such a wild invention.
Lately, Iâve been chewing on what to do with a batch of new photos Iâve shot over the past month, which includes photographs from a film project, a trip to Manhattan and photos of David Byrne (more on that in another post). Maybe it's another photo-zine that I should make. Itâs been a minute since my last one, Hiding in Hudson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7_t0OldrTk&t=339s). Putting out printed work like zines or books is killer practice â it forces you to sharpen your compositions, your vision, your whole deal as a photographer. Proof of work, you know?
This leads to a question: anyone out there down to help or collab on printing a photo-zine? Iâd love to keep it DIY, steering clear of big companies.
In the spirit of getting back into a rhythm of daily shooting, here are a few recent shots from the past few days. Just wandering aimlessly around my neighborhood â bike rides, grocery runs, wherever I end up.
Camera used: Leica M262
Edited with: Lightroom + Dehancer Film
*Support my work and the funding for my new zine by sending a few sats: colincz@getalby.com *
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@ eaccf0cb:23be2b8f
2025-05-13 05:02:24
Trong tháŧi Äᚥi cÃīng ngháŧ phÃĄt triáŧn nhanh chÃģng, viáŧc tÃŽm kiášŋm máŧt náŧn tášĢng sáŧ toà n diáŧn, thÃĒn thiáŧn và áŧn Äáŧnh ÄÃĢ tráŧ thà nh nhu cᚧu thiášŋt yášŋu Äáŧi váŧi ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng. LU8 chÃnh là cÃĒu trášĢ láŧi cho nhu cᚧu ÄÃģ, khi mang Äášŋn máŧt háŧ sinh thÃĄi tÃch háŧĢp váŧi giao diáŧn thÃīng minh, cášĨu trÚc háŧĢp lÃ― và táŧc Äáŧ xáŧ lÃ― vÆ°áŧĢt tráŧi. Máŧi thao tÃĄc trÊn LU8 Äáŧu ÄÆ°áŧĢc thiášŋt kášŋ Äáŧ táŧi giášĢn hÃģa quÃĄ trÃŽnh sáŧ dáŧĨng, táŧŦ viáŧc ÄÄng kÃ―, truy cášp Äášŋn thao tÃĄc cÃĄc tiáŧn Ãch bÊn trong. TÃnh nÄng tÆ°ÆĄng thÃch Äa náŧn tášĢng là máŧt trong nháŧŊng Äiáŧm mᚥnh náŧi bášt, cho phÃĐp ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng sáŧ dáŧĨng LU8 linh hoᚥt trÊn Äiáŧn thoᚥi, mÃĄy tÃnh bášĢng hoáš·c mÃĄy tÃnh cÃĄ nhÃĒn mà khÃīng gáš·p bášĨt káŧģ rà o cášĢn nà o váŧ káŧđ thuášt hay hiáŧu suášĨt. Ngoà i ra, LU8 thÆ°áŧng xuyÊn cášp nhášt cÃĄc xu hÆ°áŧng cÃīng ngháŧ máŧi, giÚp háŧ tháŧng luÃīn vášn hà nh trÆĄn tru và ÄÃĄp áŧĐng káŧp tháŧi nháŧŊng thay Äáŧi trong hà nh vi ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng. Viáŧc ÃĄp dáŧĨng cÃĄc thuášt toÃĄn táŧi Æ°u hÃģa hiáŧu suášĨt cÅĐng giÚp tháŧi gian phášĢn háŧi cáŧ§a háŧ tháŧng nhanh hÆĄn, mang lᚥi trášĢi nghiáŧm liáŧn mᚥch cho ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng áŧ máŧi hoà n cášĢnh.
KhÃīng cháŧ dáŧŦng lᚥi áŧ khášĢ nÄng vášn hà nh mÆ°áŧĢt mà , LU8 cÃēn Äáš·c biáŧt chÚ tráŧng Äášŋn yášŋu táŧ bášĢo mášt và sáŧą an toà n thÃīng tin cÃĄ nhÃĒn cho ngÆ°áŧi sáŧ dáŧĨng. Háŧ tháŧng ÄÆ°áŧĢc xÃĒy dáŧąng trÊn náŧn tášĢng mÃĢ hÃģa hiáŧn Äᚥi, sáŧ dáŧĨng nhiáŧu láŧp xÃĄc tháŧąc và kiáŧm tra chÃĐo Äáŧ ngÄn cháš·n cÃĄc ráŧ§i ro Äášŋn táŧŦ bÊn ngoà i. Viáŧc nà y khÃīng cháŧ giÚp bášĢo váŧ dáŧŊ liáŧu máŧt cÃĄch toà n diáŧn mà cÃēn tÄng cÆ°áŧng máŧĐc Äáŧ tin cášy táŧŦ phÃa ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng, Äáš·c biáŧt là trong nháŧŊng hoᚥt Äáŧng yÊu cᚧu tÃnh riÊng tÆ° cao. LU8 cÃēn cung cášĨp cÃĄc tÃđy cháŧn bášĢo mášt nÃĒng cao nhÆ° xÃĄc minh qua email, mÃĢ OTP và cÃĄc cÃīng cáŧĨ nhášn diáŧn thiášŋt báŧ truy cášp Äáŧ háŧ tráŧĢ ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng quášĢn lÃ― tà i khoášĢn máŧt cÃĄch hiáŧu quášĢ nhášĨt. Ngoà i ra, quÃĄ trÃŽnh sao lÆ°u dáŧŊ liáŧu ÄÆ°áŧĢc tháŧąc hiáŧn Äáŧnh káŧģ, ÄášĢm bášĢo khÃīng cÃģ sáŧą cáŧ mášĨt mÃĄt nà o ášĢnh hÆ°áŧng Äášŋn trášĢi nghiáŧm táŧng tháŧ. Äáŧi ngÅĐ káŧđ thuášt ÄáŧĐng sau LU8 luÃīn theo dÃĩi háŧ tháŧng liÊn táŧĨc, nhášąm phÃĄt hiáŧn và khášŊc pháŧĨc máŧi sáŧą cáŧ cÃģ tháŧ xášĢy ra trong tháŧi gian ngášŊn nhášĨt. NháŧŊng yášŋu táŧ nà y cho thášĨy LU8 khÃīng cháŧ là máŧt náŧn tášĢng cÃīng ngháŧ hiáŧn Äᚥi, mà cÃēn là máŧt háŧ tháŧng ÄÆ°áŧĢc Äᚧu tÆ° bà i bášĢn váŧi máŧĨc tiÊu dà i hᚥn.
BÊn cᚥnh sáŧą mᚥnh máš― váŧ cÃīng ngháŧ và bášĢo mášt, LU8 cÃēn tᚥo nÊn khÃĄc biáŧt thÃīng qua chášĨt lÆ°áŧĢng chÄm sÃģc khÃĄch hà ng vÆ°áŧĢt tráŧi. Váŧi háŧ tháŧng háŧ tráŧĢ tráŧąc tuyášŋn hoᚥt Äáŧng liÊn táŧĨc 24/7, ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng luÃīn nhášn ÄÆ°áŧĢc sáŧą háŧ tráŧĢ tášn tÃŽnh, nhanh chÃģng và chÃnh xÃĄc táŧŦ Äáŧi ngÅĐ chuyÊn viÊn. Máŧi thášŊc mášŊc, táŧŦ ÄÆĄn giášĢn Äášŋn pháŧĐc tᚥp, Äáŧu ÄÆ°áŧĢc giášĢi ÄÃĄp cáš·n káš―, giÚp ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng an tÃĒm hÆĄn khi tÆ°ÆĄng tÃĄc váŧi náŧn tášĢng. LU8 cÅĐng duy trÃŽ máŧt kÊnh phášĢn háŧi máŧ, nÆĄi ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng cÃģ tháŧ gáŧi gÃģp Ã― Äáŧ cášĢi thiáŧn chášĨt lÆ°áŧĢng dáŧch váŧĨ. CÃĄc Ã― kiášŋn nà y khÃīng báŧ báŧ qua mà luÃīn ÄÆ°áŧĢc phÃĒn tÃch vÃ ÃĄp dáŧĨng và o quÃĄ trÃŽnh nÃĒng cášĨp háŧ tháŧng nhášąm pháŧĨc váŧĨ ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng táŧt hÆĄn máŧi ngà y. Ngoà i ra, LU8 thÆ°áŧng xuyÊn triáŧn khai cÃĄc chÆ°ÆĄng trÃŽnh tri ÃĒn khÃĄch hà ng, khuyášŋn khÃch sáŧą gášŊn bÃģ lÃĒu dà i và xÃĒy dáŧąng cáŧng Äáŧng ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng tÃch cáŧąc. Trong tÆ°ÆĄng lai, LU8 Äáš·t máŧĨc tiÊu máŧ ráŧng hÆĄn náŧŊa phᚥm vi áŧĐng dáŧĨng và tÃch háŧĢp thÊm nhiáŧu tiáŧn Ãch máŧi, tᚥo nÊn máŧt náŧn tášĢng sáŧ toà n diáŧn, ÄÃĄp áŧĐng Äa dᚥng nhu cᚧu cáŧ§a ngÆ°áŧi dÃđng hiáŧn Äᚥi và khÃīng ngáŧŦng thÃch áŧĐng váŧi xu hÆ°áŧng cÃīng ngháŧ toà n cᚧu.
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-05 05:26:34
The European Accessibility Act is coming, now is a great time for accessibility trainings!. In my Accessibility for Designer workshop, you will learn how to design accessible mockups that prevent issues in visual design, interactions, navigation, and content. You will be able to spot problems early, fix them in your designs, and communicate accessibility clearly with your team. This is a practical workshop with hands-on exercises, not just theory. Youâll actively apply accessibility principles to real design scenarios and mockups. And will get access to my accessibility resources: checklists, annotation kits and more.
When? 4 sessions of 2 hours + Q and As, on: - Mon, June 16, - Tue, June 17, Mon, - June 23 and Tue, - June 24. 9:30 â 12:00 PM PT or 18:30 â 21:00 CET
Register with 15% discount ($255) https://ti.to/smashingmagazine/online-workshops-2022/with/87vynaoqc0/discount/welcometomyworkshop
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/971772
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@ 61bf790b:fe18b062
2025-04-29 12:23:09
In a vast digital realm, two cities stood side by side: the towering, flashing metropolis of Feedia, and the decentralized, quiet city of Nostra.
Feedia was loudâblinding, buzzing, and always on. Screens plastered every wall, whispering the latest trends into citizensâ ears. But in this city, what you saw wasnât up to you. It was determined by a towering, unseen force known as The Algorithm. It didnât care what was true, meaningful, or helpfulâonly what would keep your eyes glued and your attention sold.
In Feedia, discovery wasnât earned. It was assigned.
And worseâthere was a caste system. To have a voice, you needed a Blue Checkâa glowing badge that marked you as âworthy.â To get one, you had to pay or play. Pay monthly dues to the high towers or entertain The Algorithm enough to be deemed âvaluable.â If you refused or couldnât afford it, your voice was cast into the noiseâburied beneath outrage bait and celebrity screams.
The unmarked were like ghostsâspeaking into the void while the checked dined in Algorithm-favored towers. It was a digital monarchy dressed up as a democracy.
Then, there was Nostra.
There were no glowing checkmarks in Nostraâjust signal. Every citizen had a light they carried, one that grew brighter the more they contributed: thoughtful posts, reshared ideas, built tools, or boosted others. Discovery was based not on payment or privilege, but participation and value.
In Nostra, you didnât rise because you paid the gatekeeperâyou rose because others lifted you. You werenât spoon-fed; you sought, you found, you earned attention. It was harder, yes. But it was real.
And slowly, some in Feedia began to awaken. They grew tired of being fed fast-food content and ignored despite their voices. They looked across the river to Nostra, where minds werenât boughtâthey were built.
And one by one, they began to cross.
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2025-05-08 22:57:55
Using a discussion style post to get better formatting on the nostr cross-post.
The Fed Leaves Fed Funds Rate at 4.5% as Economic Storm Clouds Gather
by Ryan McMaken
The Fed is now hemmed in by a rising risk of stagflation. It doesnât know where the economy is headed, or is unwilling to take a position. At this point, âhope for the bestâ is Fed policy.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/975059
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@ 57d1a264:69f1fee1
2025-05-05 05:15:02
Crabtree's Framework for Evaluating Human-Centered Research
Picture this: You've spent three weeks conducting qualitative research for a finance app redesign. You carefully recruited 12 participants, conducted in-depth interviews, and identified patterns around financial anxiety and decision paralysis. You're excited to present your findings when the inevitable happens:
"But are these results statistically significant?"
"Just 12 people? How can we make decisions that affect thousands of users based on conversations with just 12 people?"
As UX professionals, we regularly face stakeholders who evaluate our qualitative research using criteria designed for quantitative methods... This misalignment undermines the unique value qualitative research brings to product development.
Continue reading https://uxpsychology.substack.com/p/beyond-numbers-how-to-properly-evaluate
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/971767
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@ 975e4ad5:8d4847ce
2025-04-29 08:26:50
With the advancement of quantum computers, a new threat emerges for the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. These powerful machines have the potential to expose vulnerabilities in traditional cryptographic systems, which could jeopardize the safety of digital wallets. But donât worryâmodern wallets are already equipped to handle this threat with innovative solutions that make your funds nearly impossible to steal, even by a quantum computer. Letâs explore how this works and why you can rest easy.
The Threat of Quantum Computers
To understand how wallets protect us, we first need to grasp what makes quantum computers so dangerous. At the core of most cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, lies public and private key cryptography. The public key (or address) is like your bank account numberâyou share it to receive funds. The private key is like your PINâit allows you to send funds and must remain secret.
Traditional cryptography, such as the ECDSA algorithm, relies on mathematical problems that are extremely difficult to solve with conventional computers. For instance, deriving a private key from a public key is practically impossible, as it would take millions of years of computation. However, quantum computers, thanks to algorithms like Shorâs, can significantly speed up this process. Theoretically, a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could uncover a private key from a public key in minutes or even seconds.
This is a problem because if someone gains access to your private key, they can send all your funds to their own address. But hereâs the good newsâmodern wallets use a clever solution to render this threat powerless.
How Do Wallets Protect Us?
One of the most effective defenses against quantum computers is the use of one-time addresses in wallets. This means that for every transactionâwhether receiving or sending fundsâthe wallet automatically generates a new public address. The old address, once used, remains in the transaction history but no longer holds any funds, as they are transferred to a new address.
Why Does This Work?
Imagine youâre sending or receiving cryptocurrency. Your wallet creates a new address for that transaction. After the funds are sent or received, that address becomes âused,â and the wallet automatically generates a new one for the next transaction. If a quantum computer manages to derive the private key from the public address of the used address, it will find nothingâbecause that address is already empty. Your funds are safely transferred to a new address, whose public key has not yet been exposed.
This strategy is known as HD (Hierarchical Deterministic) wallets. It allows the wallet to generate an infinite number of addresses from a single master key (seed) without compromising security. Each new address is unique and cannot be linked to the previous ones, making it impossible to trace your funds, even with a quantum computer.
Automation Makes It Effortless
The best part? You donât need to worry about this processâitâs fully automated. When you use a modern wallet like MetaMask, Ledger, Trezor, or software wallets for Bitcoin, everything happens behind the scenes. You simply click âreceiveâ or âsend,â and the wallet takes care of generating new addresses. Thereâs no need to understand the complex technical details or manually manage your keys.
For example:
- You want to receive 0.1 BTC. Your wallet provides a new address, which you share with the sender.
- After receiving the funds, the wallet automatically prepares a new address for the next transaction.
- If you send some of the funds, the remaining amount (known as âchangeâ) is sent to another new address generated by the wallet.
This system ensures that public addresses exposed on the blockchain no longer hold funds, making quantum attacks pointless.
Additional Protection: Toward Post-Quantum Cryptography
Beyond one-time addresses, blockchain developers are also working on post-quantum cryptographyâalgorithms that are resistant to quantum computers. Some blockchain networks are already experimenting with such solutions, like algorithms based on lattices (lattice-based cryptography). These methods donât rely on the same mathematical problems that quantum computers can solve, offering long-term protection.
In the meantime, one-time addresses combined with current cryptographic standards provide enough security to safeguard your funds until post-quantum solutions become widely adopted.
Why You Shouldnât Worry
Modern wallets are designed with the future in mind. They not only protect against todayâs threats but also anticipate future risks, such as those posed by quantum computers. One-time addresses make exposed public keys useless to hackers, and automation ensures you donât need to deal with the technicalities. HD wallets, which automatically generate new addresses, make the process seamless and secure for users.
Public key exposure only happens when necessary, reducing the risk of attacks, even from a quantum computer. In conclusion, while quantum computers pose a potential threat, modern wallets already offer effective solutions that make your cryptocurrencies nearly impossible to steal. With one-time addresses and the upcoming adoption of post-quantum cryptography, you can be confident that your funds are safeâtoday and tomorrow.
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@ bbef5093:71228592
2025-05-08 19:59:24
Google hÃĄrom fejlett atomerÅmÅą-fejlesztÃĐsÃĐt finanszÃrozza
A Google megÃĄllapodÃĄst kÃķtÃķtt az amerikai Elementl Power nevÅą nukleÃĄris projektfejlesztÅ cÃĐggel, hogy legalÃĄbb hÃĄrom, egyenkÃĐnt 600 MW kapacitÃĄsÚ fejlett atomerÅmÅą fejlesztÃĐsÃĐt finanszÃrozza az EgyesÞlt Ãllamokban. Ezek a projektek a Google ÃĐs mÃĄs nagy technolÃģgiai cÃĐgek nÃķvekvÅ energiaigÃĐnyÃĐt szolgÃĄljÃĄk ki, kÞlÃķnÃķsen az adatkÃķzpontok ÃĐs a mestersÃĐges intelligencia (AI) miatt[7][10][19][16]. A Google a fejlesztÃĐs korai szakaszÃĄban biztosÃt tÅkÃĐt, a projektek befejezÃĐse utÃĄn pedig lehetÅsÃĐge lesz az ott termelt villamos energia megvÃĄsÃĄrlÃĄsÃĄra. A pontos helyszÃneket ÃĐs a megÃĄllapodÃĄs pÃĐnzÞgyi rÃĐszleteit egyelÅre nem hoztÃĄk nyilvÃĄnossÃĄgra[10][19][16].
A Google cÃĐlja, hogy mÅąkÃķdÃĐsÃĐt 24/7, azaz folyamatosan elÃĐrhetÅ, szÃĐn-dioxid-mentes energiÃĄval lÃĄssa el, ÃĐs ezzel hozzÃĄjÃĄruljon az elektromos hÃĄlÃģzatok stabilitÃĄsÃĄhoz is[10][19][6]. Az Elementl Power technolÃģgia-semleges, vagyis mÃĐg nem dÃķntÃķttÃĐk el, milyen tÃpusÚ reaktort hasznÃĄlnak, hanem a fejlesztÃĐsben legelÅrÃĐbb jÃĄrÃģ technolÃģgiÃĄt vÃĄlasztjÃĄk majd a kivitelezÃĐs idejÃĐn[10][19][16].
Big Tech ÃĐs az atomenergia: trendek
A Google mellett mÃĄs nagy technolÃģgiai cÃĐgek, pÃĐldÃĄul a Microsoft, az Amazon ÃĐs az Oracle is elkÃķtelezettek az atomenergia mellett, hogy adatkÃķzpontjaik szÃĄmÃĄra megbÃzhatÃģ, alacsony szÃĐn-dioxid-kibocsÃĄtÃĄsÚ ÃĄramot biztosÃtsanak[15][11][20]. A Google pÃĐldÃĄul a Kairos Power nevÅą cÃĐggel is egyÞttmÅąkÃķdik kis modulÃĄris reaktorok (SMR) fejlesztÃĐsÃĐben, amelyek elsÅ pÃĐldÃĄnyai 2030 kÃķrÞl ÃĄllhatnak Þzembe[1][2][3][17][8]. Az SMR-ek elÅnye, hogy gyorsabban ÃĐs olcsÃģbban telepÃthetÅk, mint a hagyomÃĄnyos nagy atomerÅmÅąvek, ÃĐs rugalmasabban illeszthetÅk az energiaigÃĐnyekhez[2][3][1].
Pallas kutatÃģreaktor HollandiÃĄban
HollandiÃĄban befejeztÃĐk az Új Pallas kutatÃģreaktor alapozÃĄsÃĄt ÃĐs munkagÃķdrÃĐt, ami jelentÅs mÃĐrfÃķldkÅ a projektben. A reaktor az orvosi radioizotÃģpok elÅÃĄllÃtÃĄsÃĄban jÃĄtszik majd kulcsszerepet, tÃķbb milliÃģ beteg ellÃĄtÃĄsÃĄt biztosÃtva vilÃĄgszerte, fÅkÃĐnt daganatos ÃĐs szÃv-ÃĐrrendszeri betegsÃĐgek diagnosztikÃĄjÃĄban ÃĐs terÃĄpiÃĄjÃĄban. A Pallas reaktor a jelenlegi, 1961 Ãģta mÅąkÃķdÅ High-Flux Reactort (HFR) fogja felvÃĄltani[forrÃĄs: eredeti szÃķveg].
Finn SMR fejlesztÃĐs: demonstrÃĄciÃģs Þzem
A finn Steady Energy vÃĄllalat nem-nukleÃĄris demonstrÃĄciÃģs Þzemet ÃĐpÃt a helsinki Salmisaari B szÃĐntÞzelÃĐsÅą erÅmÅą helyÃĐn, hogy bemutassa LDR-50 tÃpusÚ kis modulÃĄris reaktorÃĄnak (SMR) alkalmassÃĄgÃĄt tÃĄvhÅtermelÃĐsre. A projekt cÃĐlja, hogy a fosszilis energiahordozÃģkat alacsony kibocsÃĄtÃĄsÚ technolÃģgiÃĄval vÃĄltsa fel a vÃĄrosi tÃĄvhÅrendszerekben[forrÃĄs: eredeti szÃķveg].
UrÃĄn ÃĐs nukleÃĄris Þzemanyag: amerikai fejlesztÃĐsek
Az amerikai Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) ÃĐs a Radiant Industries megÃĄllapodÃĄst kÃķtÃķtt amerikai eredetÅą urÃĄn szÃĄllÃtÃĄsÃĄrÃģl, hogy tÃĄmogassÃĄk a Radiant Kaleidos mikroraktorok elterjedÃĐsÃĐt. Ezek a mikroraktorok 1 MW teljesÃtmÃĐnyÅąek, szÃĄllÃthatÃģk, ÃĐs 2028-tÃģl kezdÅdhet a kereskedelmi alkalmazÃĄsuk[forrÃĄs: eredeti szÃķveg].
A Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) Ãszak-KarolinÃĄban megkezdte a harmadik generÃĄciÃģs, lÃĐzeralapÚ Silex urÃĄndÚsÃtÃĄsi technolÃģgia demonstrÃĄciÃģs tesztjeit. Ez a technolÃģgia nagyobb hatÃĐkonysÃĄgot, alacsonyabb kÃķltsÃĐgeket ÃĐs rugalmasabb ÞzemanyaggyÃĄrtÃĄst ÃgÃĐr a jÃķvÅ atomerÅmÅąvei szÃĄmÃĄra. A GLE cÃĐlja, hogy 2028-tÃģl kereskedelmi Þzembe helyezze az Új dÚsÃtÃģÞzemet Kentuckyban[forrÃĄs: eredeti szÃķveg].
EgyÃĐb hÃrek rÃķviden
- Az EgyesÞlt Ãllamokban befejeztÃĐk az ITER szupraÂvezetÅ mÃĄgnesÃĐnek utolsÃģ moduljÃĄnak tesztelÃĐsÃĐt, amely kulcsfontossÃĄgÚ a franciaorszÃĄgi fÚziÃģs kÃsÃĐrleti reaktorban.
- AusztrÃĄliÃĄban a nukleÃĄris energia bevezetÃĐsÃĐt szorgalmazza egy lobbicsoport, bÃĄr jelenleg tÃķrvÃĐny tiltja az atomerÅmÅąvek ÃĐpÃtÃĐsÃĐt.
- CsehorszÃĄgban, a Dukovany atomerÅmÅą bÅvÃtÃĐsÃĐvel kapcsolatos szerzÅdÃĐseket Ãrtak alÃĄ dÃĐl-koreai cÃĐgekkel, egy francia bÃrÃģsÃĄgi tiltÃĄs ellenÃĐre.
- 2025 jÚniusÃĄban ZÃĄgrÃĄbban rendezik meg a European Nuclear Young Generation Forumot, amely a fiatal nukleÃĄris szakemberek legnagyobb eurÃģpai talÃĄlkozÃģja lesz[forrÃĄs: eredeti szÃķveg].
HivatkozÃĄsok:[1][2][3][7][10][16][19] â Google ÃĐs nukleÃĄris projektek[15][11][20] â Big Tech trendek
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Pregled sadrÅūaja
- Definisanje novca
- Å ta je sredstvo razmene?
- Å ta je obraÄunska jedinica?
- Å ta je zaliha vrednosti?
- ZaÅĄto su vaÅūne funkcije novca?
- Novac Gubi Funkciju: AlhemiÄar iz Njutonije
- Eksploatacija pomoÄu Novca: Agri Perle
- Novac Gubi Funkciju 2. Deo: Kejnslandski Bankar
- Da li nas novac danas eksploatiÅĄe?
- Å ta je novac, i zaÅĄto trebate da brinete?
- Efikasnija UÅĄteda Novca
- Zasluge
- Molim vas da ÅĄerujete!
Google izveÅĄtava o stalnom poveÄanju interesa u svetu za pitanje âÅ ta je novac?â koji se postavlja iz godine u godinu, od 2004. do 2021., a sa naglim porastom nakon finansijske krize 2008. godine.
I izgleda se da niko nema dobar odgovor za to.
GodiÅĄnji proseci meseÄnih interesa za pretragu. 100 predstavlja najveÄi interes za pretragu tokom Äitavog perioda, koji se dogodio u decembru 2019. Podaci sa Google Trends-a.MeÄutim, odgovaranje na ovo naizgled jednostavno pitanje pomoÄi Äe vam da razjasnite ulogu novca u vaÅĄem Åūivotu. Jednom kada shvatite kako novac funkcioniÅĄe, taÄno Äete videti i zaÅĄto svet danas ludi â i ÅĄta uÄiniti povodom toga. Zato hajde da se udubimo u to.
Na pitanje ÅĄta je novac, veÄina ljudi otvori svoje novÄanike i pokaÅūe nekoliko novÄanica â âevo, ovo je novac!â
Ali po Äemu se ove novÄanice razlikuju od stranica vaÅĄe omiljene knjige? Pa, naravno, zavod za izradu novÄanica te zemlje je odÅĄtampao te novÄanice iz vaÅĄeg novÄanika kako bi se oduprla falsifikovanju, i svi ih koriste da bi kupili odredjene stvari.
MeÄutim, NemaÄka Marka imala je sva ova svojstva u proÅĄlosti â ali preduzeÄa danas ne prihvataju te novÄanice. Zapravo, graÄani NemaÄke su poÄetkom dvadesetih godina proÅĄlog veka spaljivali papirne Marke kako bi grejali svoje domove. Marka je imala veÄu vrednost kao papir za potpalu nego kao novac!
1923. nemaÄka valuta poznata kao Marka bila je jeftinija od uglja i drveta!
Pa ÅĄta to Äini novac, novcem?
Ispostavilo se da ovo nije pitanje na koje je lako dati odgovor.
Definisanje novca
Novac nije fiziÄka stvar poput novÄanice dolara. Novac je druÅĄtveni sistem koji koristimo da bismo olakÅĄali trgovinu robom i uslugama. MeÄutim, tokom istorije fiziÄka monetarna dobra igrala su kljuÄnu ulogu u druÅĄtvenom sistemu novca, Äesto kao znakovi koji predstavljaju vrednost u monetarnom sistemu. Ovaj sistem ima tri funkcije: 1) Sredstvo Razmene, 2) ObraÄunsku Jedinicu i 3) Zalihu Vrednosti.
Odakle dolaze ove funkcije, i zaÅĄto su one vredne?
Å ta je sredstvo razmene?
Sredstvo razmene je neko dobro koje se obiÄno razmenjuje za drugo dobro. NajÄeÅĄÄe objaÅĄnjenje za to kako su se pojavila sredstva razmene glasi otprilike ovako: Boris ima jeÄam i Åūeleo bi da kupi ovcu od Marka. Marko ima ovce, ali Åūeli samo piliÄe. Ana ima piliÄe, ali ona ne Åūeli jeÄam ili ovce.
To se naziva problem sticaja potreba: dve strane moraju da Åūele ono ÅĄto druga ima da bi mogle da trguju. Ako se Åūelje dve osobe ne podudaraju, oni moraju da pronaÄu druge ljude sa kojima Äe trgovati dok svi ne pronaÄu dobro koje Åūele.
Ljudi koji trguju robom i uslugama moraju da imaju potrebe koje se podudaraju.Vremenom, veoma je verovatno da Äe se odreÄena vrsta robe, poput pÅĄenice, pojaviti kao sredstvo razmene jer su je mnogi ljudi Åūeleli. UzimajuÄi pÅĄenicu kao primer: pÅĄenica je reÅĄila âsticaje potrebaâ u mnogim zanatima, jer Äak i ako onaj koji prima pÅĄenicu a nije Åūeleo da je koristi za sebe, znao je da Äe je neko drugi Åūeleti.
Ovo nazivamo prodajnost imovine.
PÅĄenica je dobar primer dobra za prodaju jer svi moraju da jedu, a od pÅĄenice se pravi hleb. PÅĄenica ima vrednost kao sastojak hleba i kao dobro koje olakÅĄava trgovinu reÅĄavanjem problema âsticaja potrebaâ.
Razmislite o svojoj Åūelji da dobijete viÅĄe novÄanica u eurima ili drugoj valuti. Ne moÅūete da jedete novÄanice da biste preÅūiveli, a i ne bi vam bile od velike koristi ako poÅūelite da ih koristite kao graÄevinski materijal za vaÅĄu kuÄu. MeÄutim, znate da sa tim novÄanicama moÅūete da kupite hranu i kuÄu.
Stvarne fiziÄke novÄanice su beskorisne za vas. NovÄanice su vam dragocene samo zato ÅĄto Äe ih drugi prihvatiti za stvari koje su vama korisne.
Tokom dugog perioda istorije, novac je evoluirao do te mere da monetarno dobro moÅūe imati vrednost, a da to dobro ne sluÅūi za bilo koju drugu âsuÅĄtinskuâ upotrebu, poput hrane ili energije. Umesto toga, njegova upotreba je zaliha vrednosti i jednostavna zamena za drugu robu u bilo kom trenutku koji poÅūelite.
Å ta jedno dobro Äini poÅūeljnijim i prodajnijim od drugog dobra?
Deljivost
Definicija: Sposobnost podele dobra na manje koliÄine.
LoÅĄ Primer: Dijamante je teÅĄko podeliti na manje komade. Za zajednicu od hiljada ljudi koji dnevno izvrÅĄe milione transakcija, dijamanti Äine loÅĄe sredstvo razmene. PreviÅĄe su retki i nedeljivi da bi se koristili za mnoge transakcije.
Potrebno je puno obuke da bi izrezali dijamant.UjednaÄenost
Definicija: SliÄnost pojedinaÄnih jedinica odredjenog dobra.
LoÅĄ Primer: Krave nisu ujednaÄene â neke su veÄe, neke manje, neke bolesne, neke zdrave. Sa druge strane, unca Äistog zlata je jednoliÄna â jedna unca je potpuno ista kao sledeÄa. Ovo svojstvo se takoÄe Äesto naziva zamenljivost.
Svaka je jedinstvena na svoj naÄin.Prenosivost
Definicija: LakoÄa transporta dobra.
LoÅĄ Primer: Krava nije baÅĄ prenosiva. Zlatnici su priliÄno prenosivi. Papirne novÄanice su joÅĄ prenoÅĄljivije. Knjiga u kojoj se jednostavno beleÅūi vlasniÅĄtvo nad tim vrednostima (poput Rai kamenog sistema ili digitalnog bankovnog raÄuna) je neverovatno prenosiva, jer nema fiziÄkog dobra koje treba nositi sa sobom za kupovinu. Postoji samo sistem za evidentiranje vlasniÅĄtva nad tim vrednostima u nematerijalnom obliku.
Novac star 5000 godina VS novac star 13 godinaKako dobro postaje sredstvo razmene?
Dobra postaju, i ostaju sredstva razmene zbog svoje univerzalne potraÅūnje, takoÄe poznate kao njihova prodajnost, Äemu pomaÅūu svojstva koja su gore nabrojana.
Mnogo razliÄitih dobara mogu u razliÄitoj meri delovati kao sredstva razmene u ekonomiji. Danas, naÅĄa globalna ekonomija koristi valute koje izdaju drÅūave, zlato, pa Äak i robu poput nafte kao sredstvo razmene.
Å ta je obraÄunska jedinica?
Stvari se komplikuju kada u ekonomiji postoji mnogo robe koja se prodaje. Äak i sa samo 5 dobara, postoji 10 âkurseva razmeneâ izmeÄu svake robe kojih svi u ekonomiji moraju da se sete: 1 svinja se menja za 15 piliÄa, 1 pile se menja za 15 litara mleka, desetak jaja se menja za 15 litara mleka, i tako dalje. Ako ekonomija ima 50 dobara, meÄu njima postoji 1.225 âkurseva razmeneâ!
Sredstvo za merenje vrednosti
Zamislite obraÄunsku jedinicu kao sredstvo za merenje vrednosti. Umesto da se seÄamo vrednosti svakog dobra u poredjenju sa drugim dobrima, mi samo treba da se setimo vrednosti svakog dobra u poredjenju sa jednim dobrom â obraÄunskom jedinicom.
Umesto da se setimo 1.225 kurseva razmene kada imamo 50 proizvoda na trÅūiÅĄtu, mi treba da zapamtimo samo 50 cena.
Na primer, ne treba da se seÄamo da litar mleka vredi 1/15 piletine ili desetak jaja, moÅūemo da se samo setimo da litar mleka koÅĄta 1USD.
Mnogo opcija, sve u istoj obraÄunskoj jedinici.PoreÄenje dobara je lakÅĄe sa obraÄunskom jedinicom
ObraÄunska jedinica takoÄe olakÅĄava uporeÄivanje vrednosti i donoÅĄenje odluka. Zamislite da pokuÅĄavate da kupite par Nike Air Jordan patika kada ih jedan prodavac prodaje za jedno pile, a drugi za 50 klipova kukuruza.
Å ta je zaliha vrednosti?
Do sada smo gledali samo primere transakcija koje se odvijaju u odreÄenom trenutku u vremenu.
MeÄutim, ljudi vrÅĄe transakcije tokom vremena â oni ÅĄtede novac i troÅĄe ga kasnije. Da bi odredjeno dobro moglo da funkcioniÅĄe pravilno kao monetarno dobro, ono treba da odrÅūi vrednost tokom vremena.
Novac koji vremenom dobro drÅūi vrednost daje njegovom imaocu viÅĄe izbora kada Äe taj novac da potroÅĄi.
To znaÄi da prodajnost dobra ukljuÄuje njegovu sposobnost da odrÅūi vrednost tokom vremena.
Å ta jedno dobro Äini boljom zalihom vrednosti od drugog dobra?
Trajnost
Definicija: Sposobnost dobra da vremenom zadrÅūi svoj oblik.
LoÅĄ Primer: Jagode Äine loÅĄu zalihu vrednosti jer se lako oÅĄtete i brzo trunu.
Odluka je daleko lakÅĄa ako jedan prodavac naplaÄuje 150 USD, a drugi 200 USD â odmah je oÄigledno koja je bolja ponuda jer su vrednosti izraÅūene u istoj jedinici.
Nije sjajna forma novca.TeÅĄke za Proizvodnju
Definicija: TeÅĄkoÄe koje ljudi imaju u proizvodnji veÄe koliÄine dobra.
LoÅĄ Primer: Papirne novÄanice predstavljaju loÅĄu zalihu vrednosti jer banke i vlade mogu jeftino da ih naprave.
Sa zlatom je suprotno â u ponudi se nalazi ograniÄena koliÄina uprkos velikoj potraÅūnji za njim, jednostavno zato ÅĄto ga je vrlo teÅĄko iskopati iz zemlje. Ova ograniÄena ponuda osigurava da svaka jedinica zlata odrÅūi vrednost tokom vremena.
TraÅūenje zlata je spora i teÅĄka aktivnost. ObiÄno se ne pronaÄe puno!Kako dobra postaju zalihe vrednosti?
Dobro postaje zaliha vrednosti ako se vremenom pokaÅūe trajnim i teÅĄkim za proizvodnju.
Samo Äe vreme pokazati da li je neko dobro zaista trajno i da li ga je teÅĄko proizvesti. Zbog toga neki oblici novca su postojali vekovima pre nego ÅĄto je neko otkrio naÄin da ih proizvede viÅĄe, i na kraju se to dobro viÅĄe nije koristilo kao novac.
Ovo je priÄa o ÅĄkoljkama, Rai kamenju i mnogim drugim oblicima novca tokom istorije.
Zlato je primer dobra koje je hiljadama godina sluÅūilo kao dobra zaliha vrednosti. Zlato se ne razgraÄuje tokom vremena i joÅĄ uvek ga je teÅĄko proizvesti. Hiljadama godina alhemiÄari su bezuspeÅĄno pokuÅĄavali da sintetiÅĄu zlato iz jeftinih materijala.
Äak i sa danaÅĄnjim naprednim rudarskim tehnikama, svake godine svi svetski rudnici zlata zajedno mogu da proizvedu samo 2% od ukupne ponude zlata u prometu.
TeÅĄkoÄe u proizvodnji zlata daju izuzetno visok odnos âzaliha i protokaâ: zaliha je broj postojeÄih jedinica, a protok su nove jedinice stvorene tokom odreÄenog vremenskog perioda. Svake godine se stvori vrlo malo novih jedinica zlata, iako je potraÅūnja za zlatom obiÄno vrlo velika.
KombinujuÄi ovo sa deljivoÅĄÄu, ujednaÄenoÅĄÄu i prenosivoÅĄÄu zlata, nije ni Äudo ÅĄto je zlato ÄoveÄanstvu sluÅūilo kao monetarno dobro tokom poslednjih 5.000 godina. PoÅĄto je zlato teÅĄko proizvesti, moÅūemo ga nazvati teÅĄkim novcem (hard money).
Kao rezultat toga, svoju vrednost je u velikoj meri zadrÅūao kroz milenijume. Cena veÄine dobara i usluga u pogledu zlata zapravo se vremenom smanjivala kao rezultat tehnoloÅĄkih inovacija, koje sve proizvode Äine jeftinijim.
Uzmimo na primer cene hrane prema praÄenju Kancelarije za hranu i poljoprivredu UN-a: sa obzirom na skokove u poljoprivrednoj tehnologiji tokom poslednjih 60 godina, cene hrane drastiÄno su pale kada se procenjuju u zlatu. To Äak i vaÅūi uprkos Äinjenici da obiÄni ljudi retko koriste zlato za kupovinu stvari.
Cene hrane su padale u pogledu zlata tokom proteklih 60 godina, i mnogo pre toga (FAO Indeks Cena Hrane u Zlatu)Zaliha vrednosti omoguÄava ljudima da uÅĄtede novac kako bi mogli da ga ulaÅūu u pokretanje preduzeÄa i obrazovanje, poveÄavajuÄi produktivnost druÅĄtva.
Monetarna dobra koja dobro Äuvaju vrednost takoÄe podstiÄu dugoroÄniji pogled na Åūivot, ili kratke vremenske preference. Pojedinac moÅūe da radi 10 godina, uÅĄtedi odredjeno monetarno dobro koje je dobra zaliha vrednosti, i nema potrebe da se plaÅĄi da Äe njegova uÅĄteÄevina biti izbrisana krahom trÅūiÅĄta ili poveÄanjem ponude tog dobra.
ZaÅĄto su vaÅūne funkcije novca?
Kada neki oblik novca izgubi bilo koju od svojih vaÅūnih funkcija kao ÅĄto su sredstvo razmene, obraÄunska jedinica i zaliha vrednosti, celokupna ekonomija i druÅĄtvo mogu da se rastrgnu.
Tokom istorije Äesto vidimo grupe ljudi koje eksploatiÅĄu druge iskoriÅĄÄavajuÄi nesporazume o novcu i vaÅūnosti njegovih funkcija.
SledeÄe, proÄi Äu kroz istoriju novca, prvo hipotetiÄki da bih ilustrovao poentu, a zatim Äu preÄi na stvarne istorijske primere. Kroz ove primere videÄemo ÅĄtetne efekte na druÅĄtva u sluÄajevima kada se izgubi samo jedna od tih kljuÄnih funkcija novca.
Novac Gubi Funkciju: AlhemiÄar iz Njutonije
Kroz istoriju, mnoga dobra su dolazila i odlazila kao oblici novca. Na Åūalost, kada se neki oblik novca ukine, ponekad postoji grupa ljudi koja eksploatiÅĄe drugi oblik manipuliÅĄuÄi tim novcem.
Hajde da pogledamo hipotetiÄko selo zvano Njutonija da bismo razumeli kako dolazi do ove eksploatacije.
Zelene perle postaju Novac
Tokom stotina godina ribolova u obliÅūnjoj reci, stanovnici Njutonije sakupljali su zelene perle iz vode. Zrnca su mala, lagana, izdrÅūljiva, jednoliÄna i retko se pojavljuju u reci. Ljudi prvo priÅūeljkuju perle zbog svoje lepote. Na kraju, seljani shvataju da svi drugi Åūele perle â one se vrlo lako mogu prodati. Zrnca uskoro postaju sredstvo razmene i obraÄunska jedinica u selu: pile je 5 zrna, vreÄa jabuka 2 zrna, krava 80 zrna.
Ukupna ponuda perli je priliÄno konstantna i cene se vremenom ne menjaju mnogo. Seoski stareÅĄina je uveren da moÅūe da se opustiti u poslednjim danima ÅūiveÄi od svoje velike zalihe perli.
AlhemiÄar stvara viÅĄe perli
Seoski alhemiÄar je poÅūeleo da bude bogat Äovek, ali nije voleo da vredno radi na tome. Umesto da traÅūi perle u reci ili da prodaje vrednu robu drugim seljanima, on sedeo je u svojoj laboratoriji. Na kraju je otkrio kako da lako stvori stotine perli sa malo peska i vatre.
Seljani koji su tragali za perlama u reci bili su sreÄni ako bi svaki dan pronaÅĄli po 1 zrno. AlhemiÄar je mogao da proizvede stotine uz malo napora.
AlhemiÄar troÅĄi svoje perle
BuduÄi da je bio priliÄno zao, alhemiÄar nije svoj metod pravljenja zrna delio ni sa kim drugim. Stvorio je sebi joÅĄ viÅĄe perli i poÄeo da ih troÅĄi za dobra na trÅūiÅĄtu u Njutoniji. Tokom sledeÄih meseci, alhemiÄar je kupio farmu piliÄa, nekoliko krava, finu svilu, posteljine i ogromno imanje. On je imao priliku da kupi ova dobra po normalnim cenama na trÅūiÅĄtu.
AlhemiÄarevo troÅĄenje ostavljalo je seljanima mnogo perli, ali malo njihove vredne robe.
Svi seljani su se oseÄali bogatima â imali su tone perli! MeÄutim, polako su primetili da i svi ostali takodje imaju tone.
Cene poÄinju da rastu
UzgajivaÄ piliÄa primetio je da sva roba koju je trebalo da kupi na pijaci poskupela. DÅūak jabuka sada se prodaje za 100 perli â 50 puta viÅĄe od njihove cene pre nekoliko meseci!
Iako je sada imao hiljade perli, uskoro bi mogao da ostane bez njih zbog ovih cena. Pitao se â da li zaista moÅūe sebi da priuÅĄti da prodaje svoje piliÄe za samo 5 perli po komadu? Morao je i on da podigne svoje cene.
Jednostavno reÄeno, kao rezultat alhemiÄarevog troÅĄenja njegovih novostvorenih perli, bilo je previÅĄe perli koje su jurile premalo dobara â pa su cene porasle.
Kupci robe bili su spremni da potroÅĄe viÅĄe perli da bi kupili potrebna dobra. Prodavci robe su trebali da naplate viÅĄe da bi bili sigurni da su zaradili dovoljno da kupe potrebna dobra za sebe.
BuduÄi da su cene svih dobara porasle, moÅūemo reÄi da se vrednost svake perle smanjila.
Nejednakost bogatstva raste
Seoski stareÅĄina, koji je vredno radio da saÄuva hiljade perli, sada se naÅĄao osiromaÅĄenim i gladnim. U meÄuvremenu, alhemiÄar je udobno sedeo na svom velikom imanju sa kravama, piliÄima i slugama koji su se brinuli za svaki njegov hir.
AlhemiÄar je efikasno ukrao bogatstvo celog sela, tako ÅĄto je jeftino proizvodio perle i koristio ih za kupovinu vredne robe.
Ono ÅĄto je najvaÅūnije, kupio je robu pre nego ÅĄto je trÅūiÅĄte shvatilo da je viÅĄe perli u opticaju i da ima manje robe, ÅĄto je dovelo do rasta cena. Ova dodatna proizvodnja perli nije dodala korisnu robu ili usluge selu. Kroz istoriju, mnoga dobra su dolazila i odlazila kao oblici novca. Na Åūalost, kada se neki oblik novca ukine, ponekad postoji grupa ljudi koja eksploatiÅĄe drugi oblik manipuliÅĄuÄi tim novcem.
Hajde da pogledamo hipotetiÄko selo zvano Njutonija da bismo razumeli kako dolazi do ove eksploatacije.
Zelene perle postaju Novac
Tokom stotina godina ribolova u obliÅūnjoj reci, stanovnici Njutonije sakupljali su zelene perle iz vode. Zrnca su mala, lagana, izdrÅūljiva, jednoliÄna i retko se pojavljuju u reci. Ljudi prvo priÅūeljkuju perle zbog svoje lepote. Na kraju, seljani shvataju da svi drugi Åūele perle â one se vrlo lako mogu prodati. Zrnca uskoro postaju sredstvo razmene i obraÄunska jedinica u selu: pile je 5 zrna, vreÄa jabuka 2 zrna, krava 80 zrna.
Ukupna ponuda perli je priliÄno konstantna i cene se vremenom ne menjaju mnogo. Seoski stareÅĄina je uveren da moÅūe da se opustiti u poslednjim danima ÅūiveÄi od svoje velike zalihe perli.
AlhemiÄar stvara viÅĄe perli
Seoski alhemiÄar je poÅūeleo da bude bogat Äovek, ali nije voleo da vredno radi na tome. Umesto da traÅūi perle u reci ili da prodaje vrednu robu drugim seljanima, on sedeo je u svojoj laboratoriji. Na kraju je otkrio kako da lako stvori stotine perli sa malo peska i vatre.
Seljani koji su tragali za perlama u reci bili su sreÄni ako bi svaki dan pronaÅĄli po 1 zrno. AlhemiÄar je mogao da proizvede stotine uz malo napora.
AlhemiÄar troÅĄi svoje perle
BuduÄi da je bio priliÄno zao, alhemiÄar nije svoj metod pravljenja zrna delio ni sa kim drugim. Stvorio je sebi joÅĄ viÅĄe perli i poÄeo da ih troÅĄi za dobra na trÅūiÅĄtu u Njutoniji. Tokom sledeÄih meseci, alhemiÄar je kupio farmu piliÄa, nekoliko krava, finu svilu, posteljine i ogromno imanje. On je imao priliku da kupi ova dobra po normalnim cenama na trÅūiÅĄtu.
AlhemiÄarevo troÅĄenje ostavljalo je seljanima mnogo perli, ali malo njihove vredne robe.
Svi seljani su se oseÄali bogatima â imali su tone perli! MeÄutim, polako su primetili da i svi ostali takodje imaju tone.
Cene poÄinju da rastu
UzgajivaÄ piliÄa primetio je da sva roba koju je trebalo da kupi na pijaci poskupela. DÅūak jabuka sada se prodaje za 100 perli â 50 puta viÅĄe od njihove cene pre nekoliko meseci!
Iako je sada imao hiljade perli, uskoro bi mogao da ostane bez njih zbog ovih cena. Pitao se â da li zaista moÅūe sebi da priuÅĄti da prodaje svoje piliÄe za samo 5 perli po komadu? Morao je i on da podigne svoje cene.
Jednostavno reÄeno, kao rezultat alhemiÄarevog troÅĄenja njegovih novostvorenih perli, bilo je previÅĄe perli koje su jurile premalo dobara â pa su cene porasle.
Kupci robe bili su spremni da potroÅĄe viÅĄe perli da bi kupili potrebna dobra. Prodavci robe su trebali da naplate viÅĄe da bi bili sigurni da su zaradili dovoljno da kupe potrebna dobra za sebe.
BuduÄi da su cene svih dobara porasle, moÅūemo reÄi da se vrednost svake perle smanjila.
Nejednakost bogatstva raste
Seoski stareÅĄina, koji je vredno radio da saÄuva hiljade perli, sada se naÅĄao osiromaÅĄenim i gladnim. U meÄuvremenu, alhemiÄar je udobno sedeo na svom velikom imanju sa kravama, piliÄima i slugama koji su se brinuli za svaki njegov hir.
AlhemiÄar je efikasno ukrao bogatstvo celog sela, tako ÅĄto je jeftino proizvodio perle i koristio ih za kupovinu vredne robe.
Ono ÅĄto je najvaÅūnije, kupio je robu pre nego ÅĄto je trÅūiÅĄte shvatilo da je viÅĄe perli u opticaju i da ima manje robe, ÅĄto je dovelo do rasta cena. Ova dodatna proizvodnja perli nije dodala korisnu robu ili usluge selu.
Eksploatacija pomoÄu Novca: Agri Perle
NaÅūalost, priÄa o alhemiÄaru iz Njutonije nije u potpunosti hipotetiÄka. Ovaj prenos bogatstva kroz stvaranje novca ima istorijske i moderne presedane.
Na primer, afriÄka plemena su nekada koristila staklene perle, poznate kao âagri perleâ, kao sredstvo razmene. U to vreme plemenskim ljudima je bilo veoma teÅĄko da prave staklene perle, i one su predstavljale teÅūak novac unutar njihovog plemenskog druÅĄtva.
Niko nije mogao jeftino da proizvede perle i koristiti ih za kupovinu skupe, vredne robe poput kuÄa, hrane i odeÄe.
Eksploatacija pomoÄu Novca: Agri Perle
NaÅūalost, priÄa o alhemiÄaru iz Njutonije nije u potpunosti hipotetiÄka. Ovaj prenos bogatstva kroz stvaranje novca ima istorijske i moderne presedane.
Na primer, afriÄka plemena su nekada koristila staklene perle, poznate kao âagri perleâ, kao sredstvo razmene. U to vreme plemenskim ljudima je bilo veoma teÅĄko da prave staklene perle, i one su predstavljale teÅūak novac unutar njihovog plemenskog druÅĄtva.
Niko nije mogao jeftino da proizvede perle i koristiti ih za kupovinu skupe, vredne robe poput kuÄa, hrane i odeÄe.
Perle proizvedene u GaniSve se promenilo kada su stigli Evropljani, i primetili upotrebu staklenih perli kao novca.
U to vreme, Evropljani su mogli jeftino da stvaraju staklo u velikim koliÄinama. Kao rezultat toga, Evropljani su poÄeli tajno da uvoze perle i koriste ih za kupovinu dobara, usluga i robova od Afrikanaca.
PeÄ za izradu stakla u Muranu, Italija. Ovo ostrvo izvan Venecije proizvodi staklo od 15. veka.Vremenom se iz Afrike izvlaÄila vredna roba i ljudi, dok je plemenima ostajalo mnogo perli i malo robe.
Perle su izgubile veÄi deo vrednosti zbog inflacije uzrokovane snabdevanjem od strane Evropljana.
Rezultat je bio osiromaÅĄenje afriÄkih plemena i bogaÄenje Evropljana, kako to ovde objaÅĄnjava monetarni istoriÄar Bezant Denier.
Dragocena roba je kupljena jeftino proizvedenim monetarnim dobrom.
Profitiranje na proizvodnji novca: Emisiona dobit
Ova priÄa ilustruje kako se bogatstvo prenosi kada jedna grupa moÅūe jeftino da proizvodi monetarno dobro.
Razlika izmeÄu troÅĄkova proizvodnje monetarnog dobra i vrednosti tog monetarnog dobra poznata je kao emisiona dobit, eng. seignorage.
Kada je monetarno dobro mnogo vrednije od troÅĄkova proizvodnje, ljudi Äe proizvesti viÅĄe od monetarnog dobra da bi uhvatili profit od emisione dobiti.
Na kraju Äe ova poveÄana ponuda dovesti do pada vrednosti monetarnog dobra. To je zbog zakona ponude i potraÅūnje: kada se ponuda poveÄava, cena (poznata i kao vrednost) dobra opada.
Novac Gubi Funkciju 2. Deo: Kejnslandski Bankar
U priÄi o Njutoniji, alhemiÄar je otkrio naÄin da se od malo peska jeftino stvori viÅĄe zelenih perli. To se u stvarnosti odigralo kroz trgovinu izmeÄu Evropljana i Afrikanaca, priÄom o agri perlama. MeÄutim, ove priÄe su pomalo zastarele â mi viÅĄe ne trgujemo robom za perle.
Da bismo nas doveli do modernog doba, hajde da promenimo neka imena u naÅĄoj priÄi:
- Selo Njutonija postaje drÅūava koja se zove Kejnsland
- AlhemiÄar postaje bankar
- Seoski stareÅĄina postaje penzioner
- Zelene perle postaju zlato, koje niko ne moÅūe jeftinije da stvori â Äak ni bankar.
Bankar Menja Papirne NovÄanice za Zlato
Kao i u stvarnosti, bankar u ovoj priÄi nema formulu ili trik da stvori viÅĄe zlata. MeÄutim, bankar bezbedno Äuva zlato u vlasniÅĄtvu svakog graÄanina Kejnslanda. Bankar daje svakom graÄaninu po jednu potvrdu za svaku uncu zlata koje ima u svom trezoru.
Te potvrde se mogu iskoristiti u bilo koje vreme za stvarno zlato. Papirne potvrde ili novÄanice su mnogo pogodnije za plaÄanje nego noÅĄenje zlata kroz supermarket.
GraÄani su sreÄni â oni imaju prikladno sredstvo plaÄanja u vidu bankarevih novÄanica, i znaju da niko ne moÅūe da ukrade njihovo bogatstvo falsifikujuÄi viÅĄe zlata.
GraÄani na kraju poÄinju da plaÄaju u potpunosti papirnim novÄanicama, ne trudeÄi se nikad da zamene svoje novÄanice za zlato. Na kraju, novÄanice postaju âdobre kao i zlatoâ â svaka predstavlja fiksnu koliÄinu zlata u bankarevom trezoru.
Ukupno kruÅūi 1.000.000 novÄanica, od kojih je svaka otkupljiva za jednu uncu zlata. 1.000.000 unci zlata sedi u bankarevom trezoru. Svaka novÄanica je u potpunosti podrÅūana u zlatu.
StareÅĄina koji je saÄuvao sve svoje perle u priÄi o Njutoniji sada je penzioner u Kejnslandu, koji svoje zlato drÅūi u banci i planira da ugodno Åūivi od novÄanica koje je dobio zauzvrat.
Hajde da u ovu priÄu dodamo i novi lik: premijera Kejnslanda. Premijer naplaÄuje porez od graÄana i koristi ga za plaÄanje javnih usluga poput policije i vojske. Premijer takoÄe drÅūi vladino zlato kod bankara.
Bankar Menja Papirne NovÄanice za Dug
Premijer Åūeli da osigura da nacionalno zlato ostane na sigurnom, pa banku ÅĄtiti policijom. Bankar i premijer se zbog toga zbliÅūavaju, pa premijer traÅūi uslugu. TraÅūi od bankara da kreira 200.000 novÄanica za premijera, uz obeÄanje da Äe mu premijer vratiti za pet godina. Premijeru su novÄanice potrebne za finansiranje rata. GraÄani Kejnslanda borili su se protiv veÄih poreza zbog finansiranja rata, pa je morao da se obrati bankaru.
Bankar se slaÅūe da izradi novÄanice, ali pod jednim uslovom: bankar uzima deo od 10.000 novÄanica za sebe. Premijer prihvata posao kojim bankar âkupuje drÅūavni dugâ. Sada je u opticaju 1.200.000 novÄanica, potpomognutih kombinacijom 1.000.000 unci zlata i ugovorom o dugu sa vladom za 200.000 novÄanica.
Premijer troÅĄi svoje nove novÄanice na bombe kupujuÄi ih od dobavljaÄa iz domaÄe vojne industrije, a bankar sebi kupuje veliki luksuzni stan.
DobavljaÄ iz vojne industrije koristi sve nove novÄanice koje je dobio od premijera da kupi amonijum nitrat (Äubrivo koje se koristi u bombama) za proizvodnju bombi. Sve njegove kupovine poveÄavaju cenu Äubriva za uzgajivaÄe pÅĄenice u Kejnslandu, pa oni podiÅūu cenu pÅĄenice.
Kao uzrok toga, pekar koji kupuje pÅĄenicu treba da podigne cenu svog hleba da bi ostao u poslu. Na taj naÄin cene u Kejnslandu poÄinju da rastu, baÅĄ kao ÅĄto su to Äinile u Njutoniji kada su nove perle uÅĄle u opticaj.
Papirne NovÄanice ViÅĄe Ne Predstavljaju Zlato
Penzioner nailazi na finansijski Äasopis u kojem se pominje premijerov dogovor da se zaduÅūi za finansiranje rata. Obzirom da je mudar, on zna da bombe loÅĄe vraÄaju ulaganje i sumnja da Äe premijer ikada da vrati svoj dug.
Ako on âpodmiriâ svoj dug, to bi ostavilo 1.200.000 novÄanica u opticaju sa samo 1.000.000 unci zlata da bi ih podrÅūalo, obezvreÄujuÄi njegovu uÅĄteÄevinu. VeÄ oseÄa stisak u dÅūepu zbog porasta cena, i on odluÄuje da se uputi u lokalnu banku i preda svoje novÄanice i zameni ih za zlato, koje niko ne moÅūe da napravi u veÄoj koliÄini.
Kada penzioner stigne u banku, on zatiÄe i mnoge druge okupljene oko banke. Svi oni se nadaju da Äe uzeti zlato koje predstavljaju njihove novÄanice. GraÄani Kejnslanda sa pravom se plaÅĄe da njihove novÄanice gube na vrednosti â oni to veÄ oseÄaju zbog porasta cena.
Vrata su zakljuÄana, sa obaveÅĄtenjem bankara na njima:
Po nalogu premijera, onom koji se plaÅĄi za stabilnost ove bankarske institucije, ova banka viÅĄe neÄe podrÅūavati konvertibilnost papirnih novÄanica u zlato. Hvala vam!
Gomila se razilazi, ostavljena sa jednim izborom: da zadrÅūe svoje novÄanice, koje sada vrede manje od 1 unce zlata. GraÄani sa dovoljno finansijske stabilnosti odluÄuju da uloÅūe svoje novÄanice u kupovinu akcija banke i kompanija vojne industrije, koje dobro posluju jer mogu da kupuju stvari pre nego ÅĄto se poveÄaju trÅūiÅĄne cene.
Mnogi ljudi nisu u moguÄnosti da investiraju â oni moraju da gledaju kako njihove zarade stagniraju i kako njihova uÅĄteÄevina polako ali sigurno gubi vrednost.
Penzioner, koji se nadao da Äe Åūiveti od novÄanica koje je zaradio tokom svojih 40 radnih godina, sada 40 sati nedeljno provodi iza kase u lokalnoj prodavnici, pitajuÄi se gde je sve poÅĄlo po zlu.
Dug Nikada Nije OtplaÄen
ProÅĄlo je nekoliko godina, a premijerov dug prema banci dolazi na naplatu. BuduÄi da je potroÅĄio svih 200.000 novÄanica na bombe, koje nemaju baÅĄ dobar povraÄaj ulaganja, on nema novÄanice koje moÅūe da vrati banci. Plus, premijer Åūeli da kupi joÅĄ bombi za svoj rat.
Bankar uverava premijera da je sve u redu. Bankar Äe napraviti novi ugovor o dugu za 600.000 novÄanica, koji bi trebao da stigne na naplatu u narednih 5 godina. Premijer moÅūe da iskoristi 200.000 od tih novih 600.000 novÄanica da vrati svoj prvobitni dug prema banci, zadrÅūi joÅĄ 300.000 da kupi joÅĄ bombi i da 100.000 bankaru da bi mu platio njegove usluge.
To nastavlja da se deÅĄava â svaki put kada dug dospeva na naplatu, bankar stvara viÅĄe novÄanica za vraÄanje starijih dugova i daje premijeru joÅĄ viÅĄe novca za troÅĄenje. Ovaj ciklus se nastavlja.
Å ta se deÅĄava u Kejnslandu?
- Oni koji prvi dobiju nove novÄanice, gledaju kako se njihovo bogatstvo poveÄava
- To ukljuÄuje bankara, premijera, vladu i sve one koji mogu da pristupe moguÄnostima za investiranje u preduzeÄa koja prva dobiju nove novÄanice (finansijske, vojne itd.).
- Cene roba rastu
- Cene se ne poveÄavaju ravnomerno â one se poveÄavaju gde god nove novÄanice prvo uÄu u ekonomiju i od tog trenutka imaju efekat talasa na trÅūiÅĄta. U naÅĄem primeru prvo raste cena amonijum nitrata, zatim cena pÅĄenice, pa cena hleba. A tek na kraju zarade obiÄnih ljudi.
- Å tednja i Åūivotni standard opÅĄte populacije se smanjuju
- NajviÅĄe pate oni koji Åūive od plate do plate i ne mogu da ulaÅūu. Äak i oni koji su u moguÄnosti da investiraju podloÅūni su hirovima trÅūiÅĄta. Mnogi su prisiljeni da prodaju svoje investicije po niskim cenama tokom pada trÅūiÅĄta samo da bi platili svoje dnevne potrebe.
- Razlika u prihodima i bogatstvu izmeÄu bogatih i siromaÅĄnih se poveÄava
- Bogatstvo opÅĄte populacije se smanjuje, dok se bogatstvo onih koji su blizu mesta gde se troÅĄe nove novÄanice poveÄava. Rezultat je disparitet koji se vremenom samo proÅĄiruje.
Da li nas novac danas eksploatiÅĄe?
PriÄa o Njutoniji i stvarna priÄa o agri perlama u Africi deluju pomalo zastarelo. PriÄa o Kejnslandu, meÄutim, deluje neobiÄno poznato. U naÅĄem svetu cene robe uvek rastu, i vidimo rekordne nivoe nejednakosti u bogatstvu.
U poslednjem odeljku ovog naÅĄeg Älanka Å ta je novac, proÄi Äu kroz nastanak bankarstva i korake koji su bili potrebni da se doÄe do danaÅĄnjeg sistema, gde banke i vlade saraÄuju u kontroli ekonomije i samog novca.
Å ta su banke, i odakle su one doÅĄle?
Pojava bankarstva verovatno se dogodila da bi olakÅĄala poljoprivrednu trgovinu i da bi poveÄala pogodnosti. Iako su se mnoga druÅĄtva na kraju konvergirala ka upotrebi zlata i srebra kao novca, ovi metali su bili teÅĄki i opasni za noÅĄenje kao tovar. MeÄutim, u mnogim sluÄajevima ih nije ni trebalo prevoziti. Uzmite ovaj primer:
Grad treba da plati poljoprivrednicima na selu za Åūito, a poljoprivrednici gradskoj vojsci za zaÅĄtitu od varvara. U ovom dogovoru zlato se kreÄe u oba smera: prema poljoprivrednicima u selu kako bi im se platilo Åūito, i nazad u grad da bi se platila vojska. Da bi olakÅĄali ove transakcije, preduzetnici su stvorili koncept banke. Banka je zlato Äuvala u sigurnom trezoru i izdavala novÄanice od papira. Svaka priznanica je predstavljala potvrdu da njen imaoc poseduje odreÄenu koliÄinu zlata u banci. Imaoc novÄanice je u svako doba mogao da uzme svoje zlato nazad vraÄanjem te novÄanice banci.
Korisnici banke mogli su lakÅĄe da trguju sa novÄanicama od papira, i onaj koji poseduje novÄanice mogao je da preuzme njihovo fiziÄko zlato u bilo kom trenutku. To je te novÄanice uÄinilo âdobrim kao i zlatoâ.
Banke su izdrÅūavale svoje poslovanje naplaÄujuÄi od kupaca naknadu za skladiÅĄtenje zlata ili pozajmljivanjem dela zlata i zaraÄunavanjem kamata na njega. Trgovina na ovaj naÄin je mogla da se odvija sa laganim novÄanicama od papira umesto sa teÅĄkim vreÄama zlatnika.
Ovakva praksa sa transakcijama, koriÅĄÄenjem papirne valute potpomognute monetarnim dobrima, verovatno je zapoÄela u Kini u 7. veku.
Na kraju se proÅĄirila Evropom 1600-ih, a svoj zalet dobila je u Holandiji sa bankama poput Amsterdamske Wisselbanke. NovÄanice Wisselbank-e Äesto su vredele viÅĄe od zlata koje ih je podrÅūavalo, zbog dodane vrednosti njihovih pogodnosti.
Uspon nacionalnih âcentralnih banakaâ
Tokom vekova, zlato je poÄelo da se sakuplja u trezorima banaka, jer su ljudi viÅĄe voleli pogodnosti transakcija sa novÄanicama.
Na kraju, nacionalne banke u vlasniÅĄtvu vlada preuzele su ulogu Äuvanja zlata od privatnih banaka koje su zapoÄeli preduzetnici.
Nacionalne papirne valute potpomognute zlatnim rezervama u nacionalnim bankama zamenile su novÄanice iz privatnih banaka. Sve nacionalne valute bile su jednostavno potvrde za zlato koje se nalazilo u trezoru nacionalne banke.
Ovaj sistem je poznat kao zlatni standard â sve valute su jednostavno predstavljale razliÄite teÅūine zlata.
U gornjem levom uglu novÄanice moÅūete videti da piÅĄe da je novÄanica âzamenljiva za zlatoâ. Savremeni dolari nemaju ovaj natpis, ali inaÄe izgledaju vrlo sliÄno. IzvorZlatni sistem je postojao veÄi deo vremena, sve do Prvog svetskog rata. Vladama je bilo teÅĄko da prikupe novac za ovaj rat putem poreza, pa su morale da budu kreativne.
Kada vlade troÅĄe viÅĄe nego ÅĄto zaraÄuju na porezima, to se naziva deficitna potroÅĄnja.
Kako vlade mogu ovo da urade? Vlade to rade tako ÅĄto pozajmljuju novac prodavajuÄi svoj dug.
Tokom Prvog svetskog rata, vlade su graÄanima i preduzeÄima prodavale vrstu duga koja se naziva ratna obveznica. Kada graÄanin kupi ratnu obveznicu, on preda svoj novac vladi i dobije papir u kojem je stajalo vladino obeÄanje da Äe vlasniku obveznice vratiti novac, plus kamate, za nekoliko godina.
Plakat koji obaveÅĄtava graÄane, traÅūeÄi od njih da kupe ratne obveznice â ÅĄto predstavlja zajam vladi. IzvorCentralne banke âmonetizujuâ drÅūavni dug
MeÄutim, graÄani i preduzeÄa nisu bili voljni da kupe dovoljno ratnih obveznica za finansiranje Prvog svetskog rata.
Vlade se nisu predale â pa su zatraÅūile od svojih nacionalnih âcentralnih banakaâ da one kupe ove obveznice. Centralne banke su otkupile obveznice, ali ih nisu platile valutom potpomognutom postojeÄim zlatnim rezervama, kao ÅĄto su to Äinili graÄani i banke prilikom kupovine obveznica.
Centralne banke su umesto toga davale vladi novu, sveÅūe ÅĄtampanu papirnu valutu potpomognutu samo obveznicom. Ovu valutu podrÅūalo je samo obeÄanje da Äe im vlada vratiti dugove. Ovo je poznato kao monetizacija duga.
BuduÄi da su ratne obveznice i valuta samo komadi papira, one su lake i jeftine za proizvodnju i mogu se napraviti u ogromnim koliÄinama. Ono ÅĄto ograniÄava proizvodnju i jednog i drugog je poverenje.
Ima smisla da se neko rastane od svog teÅĄko steÄenog novca da kupi drÅūavnu obveznicu, samo ako veruje da Äe vlada da vrati svoj dug, plus kamate. Centralna banka je âkrajnji kupacâ, ÅĄto znaÄi da Äe ona da kupi drÅūavne obveznice kada to niko drugi neÄe da uradi.
Zapamtite, centralnu banku gotovo da niÅĄta ne koÅĄta da kupi drÅūavne obveznice, jer oni sami ÅĄtampaju valutu da bi ih kupili.
Zamislite da pridjete najskupljem automobilu u autosalonu â koji koÅĄta 100.000 USD. Mislite da je automobil lep, ali taj novac biste radije potroÅĄili na lepÅĄi stan â tako da ste spremni da platite samo 40.000 USD za taj auto.
Sada, hajde da zamislimo da imate ÅĄtampaÄ za novac i da vas koÅĄta samo 50 USD za mastilo i papir da bi iÅĄtampali 1.000.000 USD. Vi biste odmah kupili auto, Äak i ako biste morali da se cenkate sa drugim Äovekom, i da ga na kraju platite 150.000 USD!
Ista stvar se deÅĄava kada centralna banka kupuje obveznice (dugove) od vlade. Centralna banka moÅūe da stvori valutu toliko jeftino, da su spremni da plate i viÅĄe nego ÅĄto bi drugi platili ove obveznice i nastaviÄe da ih kupuju Äak i kada niko drugi ne bude Åūeleo.
Monetizacija duga uzrokuje inflaciju
Kada centralne banke monetizuju drÅūavni dug, funkcija novca kao zalihe vrednosti poÄinje da se nagriza. Vlada troÅĄi novi novac koji je dobila od svoje centralne banke na ratnu robu, obroke i joÅĄ mnogo toga.
Cene roba rastu od ove novoÅĄtampane valute koja kruÅūi kroz ekonomiju. Kada se cene poveÄavaju, to znaÄi da se vrednost svake jedinice valute smanjuje. Svi koji drÅūe valutu sada imaju manje vrednosti. Danas to nazivamo sporim gubitkom funkcije zalihe vrednosti u novÄanoj inflaciji.
Za NemaÄku nakon Prvog svetskog rata monetizacija duga izazvala je totalni slom NemaÄke ekonomije i stvorila uslove za rast faÅĄizma.
Kao deo sporazuma o prekidu vatre koji je okonÄao Prvi svetski rat, NemaÄka je pobednicima morala da plati ogroman novac. NemaÄkoj vladi je bio preko potreban novac, pa su prodale obveznice (dug) Rajhsbanci, nemaÄkoj centralnoj banci.
Ovaj postupak doveo je do toga da je vlada ÅĄtampala toliko maraka (tadaÅĄnja nemaÄka valuta) da je tempo inflacije u NemaÄkoj ubrzan u hiperinflaciju poÄetkom 1920-ih. Cena vekne hleba za samo 4 godine popela se sa 1,2 marke na 428 biliona maraka.
Tokom i posle Prvog svetskog rata, SAD, Britanija, Francuska i mnoge druge vlade pratile su NemaÄku u ÅĄtampanju valute potpomognute drÅūavnim dugom.
To je dovelo do toga da su graÄani Åūeleli da svoju papirnu valutu zamene za zlato, baÅĄ kao i penzioner iz priÄe o Kejnslandu.
MeÄutim, mnoge vlade su suspendovale konvertibilnost svojih valuta u zlato. Ovim potezom vlade su primorale svoje graÄane da drÅūe nacionalnu papirnu valutu i gledaju kako se njihova uÅĄteda smanjuje u vrednosti.
Da bi mogle da nastave da ÅĄtampaju novac i da bi ga troÅĄile na nepopularne programe za koje nisu mogle da skupljaju poreze za finansiranje â poput ratova.
Bretton Woods: Novi monetarni sistem
Nakon razaranja koja su donela dva svetska rata, vlade su uspostavile novi globalni monetarni sistem prema Bretton Woods-ovom sporazumu iz 1944. godine.
Prema ovom sporazumu, valuta svake drÅūave konvertovala se po fiksnom kursu sa ameriÄkim dolarom. AmeriÄki dolar je zauzvrat predstavljao zlato po stopi od 35 USD za jednu trojsku uncu zlata*.
Sve globalne valute su stoga joÅĄ uvek bile jednostavna reprezentacija zlata, putem ameriÄkih dolara kao posrednika. Redovni graÄani viÅĄe nisu mogli da otkupljuju svoje valute za zlato iz Sjedinjenih DrÅūava. MeÄutim, strane centralne banke mogle bi da doÄu u Sjedinjene DrÅūave da bi zamenile dolare za zlato po stopi od 35 USD za jednu uncu zlata.
MeÄutim, vlada Sjedinjenih DrÅūava nije uvek drÅūala dovoljno zlata da podrÅūi sve dolare u opticaju. AmeriÄka vlada nastavila je da finansira proÅĄirene socijalne i vojne programe prodajom drÅūavnog duga svojoj centralnoj banci, Federalnim rezervama, koja je poveÄala ponudu dolara bez poveÄanja ponude zlata koja podupire te dolare.
*Trojna unca je standardna mera Äistog zlata i ima malo veÄu teÅūinu od normalne unce.
Propast Bretton Woods-a
Tokom 1970-ih, sve veÄi troÅĄkovi rata u Vijetnamu i stranih vlada koje su otkupljivale svoje dolare za zlato, stvorili su pritisak na Trezor Sjedinjenih DrÅūava.
Ponuda dolara je porasla, dok je zlato u posedu Sjedinjenih DrÅūava opalo. Od 1950. pa do poÄetka 1970-ih, rezerve zlata koje je drÅūala vlada Sjedinjenih DrÅūava smanjile su se za viÅĄe od 50%, sa 20 metriÄkih tona na samo 8 metriÄkih tona.
Godine 1970. drÅūava je imala zlata u vrednosti od samo 12 biliona dolara po zvaniÄnom kursu od 35 dolara za trojsku uncu zlata. Tokom ovog istog vremenskog perioda, ukupna ponuda ameriÄkih dolara otiÅĄla je sa oko 32 biliona USD na skoro 70 biliona USD.
ZvaniÄne rezerve zlata u SAD-u su naglo padale od 1950. do 1970. godine, dok su se dolari u opticaju poveÄavali. Izvor: Wikipedia, DollarDaze.orgAmeriÄka vlada nije bila u stanju da potkrepi dolare zlatom od 35 dolara po trojnoj unci, ÅĄto dovelo do rizika za Äitav globalni monetarni sistem.
PoÄetkom sedamdesetih godina, trojna unca zlata trebala je da vredi 200 USD da bi u potpunosti podrÅūala sve ameriÄke dolare u opticaju. ReÄeno na drugi naÄin, Sjedinjene DrÅūave su pokuÅĄavale da kaÅūu svetu da jedan dolar vredi 1/35 trojne unce zlata, ali u stvarnosti dolar je vredeo samo 1/200 trojne unce.
Kad su strane vlade trebale da pribave dolare za meÄunarodnu trgovinu i rezerve, bile su opeljeÅĄene. Francuska vlada je to shvatila ÅĄezdesetih godina proÅĄlog veka i poÄela je da prodaje svoje ameriÄke dolare za zlato po zvaniÄnom kursu od 35 dolara za trojsku uncu zlata.
Zemlje su poÄinjale da se bude iz ÅĄeme ameriÄke vlade. SAD su krale bogatstvo putem emisione dobiti, prodajuÄi dolare za 1/35 trojne unce zlata, kada su vredeli samo 1/200 trojske unce.
Nixonov Å ok ulazi u âtradicionalniâ novac
Da bi kuÄa od karata mogla da ostane na mestu, predsednik Nixon je 1971. najavio da Äe ameriÄka vlada privremeno da obustavi konvertibilnost dolara u zlato.
Strane vlade viÅĄe nisu mogle da polaÅūu pravo na zlato svojim papirnim dolarima, a dolar viÅĄe nije bio âpoduprtâ zlatom. Nixon je tvrdio da Äe ovo stabilizovati dolar.
50 godina kasnije, kristalno je jasno da je ovo samo pomoglo dolaru da izgubi vrednost i da ovaj âprivremeniâ program joÅĄ uvek traje.
Pre 1971. godine, sve globalne valute bile su vezane za ameriÄki dolar putem Bretton Woods-ovog sporazuma. Kada je Nixon promenio ameriÄki dolar iz dolara podrÅūanog u zlatu u dolar podrÅūan dugom, ovim je promenio i svaku drugu valutu na Zemlji.
Sam je uÄinio da se celokupna svetska ekonomija zasniva na dugovima. Valute viÅĄe nisu predstavljale zlato, veÄ su predstavljale vrednost drÅūavnog duga.
Zlatni Standard se nikada nije vratio
Konvertibilnost ameriÄkih dolara u zlato â zlatni standard â nikada se nije vratio.
Od 1971. godine, Äitav globalni monetarni sistem pokreÄe se tradicionalnim âfiatâ valutama: poverenjem u vladine institucije da odrÅūavaju valutni sistem.
VeÄina valuta podrÅūana je kombinacijom duga njihove vlade i drugih tradicionalnih valuta poput dolara i evra. Papirne valute viÅĄe nisu podrÅūane zlatom, imovinom koja je viÅĄe od 5000 godina sluÅūila kao teÅūak novac.
Danas vas vlade prisiljavaju da plaÄate porez u njihovoj valuti i manipuliÅĄu saznanjima oko novca kako bi osigurale da potraÅūnja za njihovom valutom ostane velika.
To im omoguÄava da neprestano ÅĄtampaju viÅĄe valuta, da bi je potroÅĄili na vladine projekte, uzrokujuÄi inflaciju cena koja jede i smanjuje bogatstvo i plate.
AmeriÄka vlada sada prodaje drÅūavne obveznice (dugove), poznate kao obveznice Trezora SAD, eng. US Treasuries, komercijalnim bankama u zamenu za ameriÄke dolare.
Vlada koristi te dolare za finansiranje svog budÅūetskog deficita. Komercijalne banke prodaju mnoge obveznice Trezora SAD, koje su kupile, ameriÄkoj centralnoj banci, Federalnim Rezervama.
Federalne rezerve plaÄaju komercijalnim bankama sveÅūe ÅĄtampanim novcem âpomoÄu raÄunara i upisivanjem koliÄine na raÄunâ, kako je rekao bivÅĄi predsednik Fed-a Ben Bernanke.
Ove komercijalne banke Äesto zaraÄuju samo kupujuÄi obveznice Trezora SAD od drÅūave i prodajuÄi ih centralnoj banci. Kupujte nisko, prodajte visoko.
Centralne banke ovaj proces kupovine drÅūavnog duga â odnosno pozajmljivanja novca drÅūavi â nazivaju operacijama otvorenog trÅūiÅĄta.
Kada centralna banka odjednom kupi velike iznose duga, oni to nazivaju kvantitativnim ublaÅūavanjem. Centralne banke javno najavljuju kupovinu drÅūavnog duga, ali vrlo malo ljudi razume ÅĄta to zapravo znaÄi.
Euro, jen i svaka druga valuta koja se danas koristi funkcioniÅĄu sliÄno kao ameriÄki dolar.
Da li Äe SAD ikada vratiti svoj nacionalni dug? NeobiÄna stvar u vezi sa drÅūavnim dugom SAD-a je ta ÅĄto vlada poseduje ÅĄtampariju potrebnu za njegovu otplatu.
Kao rezultat toga, kada vlada duguje novac, oni samo pozajme joÅĄ viÅĄe novca da bi otplatile taj dug, poveÄavajuÄi nacionalni dug.
Ako vam ovo zvuÄi kao Ponzijeva piramidalna ÅĄema, to je zato ÅĄto ona to i jeste â najveÄa Ponzijeva ÅĄema u istoriji. Kao i svaka Ponzijeva ÅĄema, nastaviÄe se sve dok su ljudi koji kupuju Ponzijevu ÅĄemu budu uvereni da Äe im biti plaÄeno nazad.
Ako ljudi i nacije prestanu da se zaduÅūuju i koriste ameriÄke dolare jer nemaju poverenja u ameriÄku vladu ili vide da cena robe raste (tj. dolar postaje sve manje vredan), potraÅūnja za dolarom Äe opadati, ÅĄto Äe izazvati zaÄaranu spiralu.
Ova spirala Äesto zavrÅĄi u hiperinflaciji, kao ÅĄto smo videli u novijoj istoriji sa Jugoslavijom, Venecuelom, Argentinom, Zimbabveom i mnogim drugim drÅūavama.
Ovo je naÄin kako funkcioniÅĄe novac na vaÅĄem bankovnom raÄunu. Novac svake nacije na svetu pati od istih problema kao i perle i novÄanice u priÄama o Njutoniji i Kejnslandu.
Kako banke i vlade kradu tvoj novac?
Tokom vekova, stigli smo do monetarnog sistema u kojem banke i vlade mogu da ÅĄtampaju novu valutu za finansiranje svojih operacija i svojih prijatelja u zloÄinu, dok kradu bogatstvo svojih graÄana.
Å ta Äe se desiti sa svetom kada novac bude mogao da ÅĄtampa svaki narod na planeti?
- Bogatstvo onih koji su blizu pravljenja nove valute se poveÄava
- Vlada i politiÄki povlaÅĄÄena klasa ljudi, imaju pristup novoÅĄtampanom novcu pre svih ostalih, pa mogu da ga potroÅĄe pre nego ÅĄto cene porastu. Na ovaj efekat pokazao je ekonomista Richard Cantillon sredinom 1700-ih i poznat je kao Cantillonov Efekat.
- Cena robe raste (poznato kao inflacija)
- Ne raste sve roba istovremeno u ceni. Roba blizu mesta gde se proizvodi nova valuta â finansijski sektor i vlada â prva raste, i odatle uzrokuje efekt talasa na cene.
- Inflacija se Äesto predstavlja kao promena cene potroÅĄaÄke korpe, poznata kao Indeks PotroÅĄaÄkih Cena, eng. Consumer Price Index (CPI). Vlada ima alate za manipulisanje ovim brojem kako bi osigurala da se ona Äini niskom i stabilnom, kao ÅĄto je objaÅĄnjeno u naÅĄem Älanku o inflaciji.
- Finansijska imovina Äesto primeÄuje ogromnu inflaciju, ali bankari to ne nazivaju inflacijom â oni kaÅūu da naÅĄa ekonomija cveta! Nakon ÅĄto su ameriÄke Federalne rezerve uÄetvorostruÄile ponudu ameriÄkih dolara u ÅĄest godina nakon finansijske krize 2008. godine, banke koje su dobile te nove dolare, kupile su akcije i obveznice, stvarajuÄi ogroman balon u cenama ove imovine.
- Å tednja i Åūivotni standard stanovniÅĄtva se smanjuju
- Plate su jedna od poslednjih âcenaâ u ekonomiji koja se prilagoÄava, jer se Äesto poveÄavaju samo jednom godiÅĄnje. U meÄuvremenu, cene dnevnih potrepÅĄtina te osobe koja zaradjuje platu neprestano rastu kako novi novac kruÅūi ekonomijom.
- NajviÅĄe su pogoÄeni oni koji Åūive od plate do plate â a to je 70% Amerikanaca.
- Razlike u prihodima izmeÄu bogatih i siromaÅĄnih se poveÄavaju, kao ÅĄto se vidi na grafikonu ispod.
Koncentracija Dohotka na Vrhu Naglo je Porasla od 1970-ih
(Udeo u ukupnom prihodu pre oporezivanja u domaÄinstvima sa najviÅĄim dohotkom (ukljuÄujuÄi kapitalne dobitke), 1913-2018)ZaÅĄto i dalje imamo isti monetarni sistem?
Ako ovaj sistem bogate joÅĄ viÅĄe obogaÄuje, a siromaÅĄne joÅĄ viÅĄe osiromaÅĄuje, dovodeÄi do politiÄke nestabilnosti, zaÅĄto ga onda ne bismo promenili?
NajveÄi razlog zaÅĄto se niÅĄta ne menja je verovatno to ÅĄto puno toga ne znamo o samom sistemu. Svi svakodnevno koristimo valute svojih vlada, ali veÄina nas ne razume kako sistem funkcioniÅĄe i ÅĄta on Äini naÅĄim druÅĄtvima.
Obrazovni sistem, mediji i finansijski struÄnjaci neprestano nam govore da je monetarni sistem previÅĄe komplikovan da bi ga normalni ljudi razumeli. Mnogi od nas se zato i ne trude da pokuÅĄaju.
JoÅĄ nekoliko razloga zaÅĄto ovaj sistem nastavlja da opstaje:
- Mnogo je ljudi koji imaju direktnu korist od ÅĄtampanja novog novca.
- Ti ljudi ne Åūele nikakve promene i bore se da zadrÅūe tu mocĖ.
- Nacionalne valute su Äesto pogodne
- Kreditne kartice, online bankarstvo i joÅĄ mnogo toga Äine upravljanje nacionalnim valutama i njihovo troÅĄenje lakim i jednostavnim.
- GraÄani moraju da plaÄaju porez u svojoj nacionalnoj valuti
- To stvara potraÅūnju za tom valutom od svih graÄana, poveÄavajuÄi njenu vrednost.
- Glavna meÄunarodna trÅūiÅĄta, poput nafte, denominirana su u dolarima.
- Nafta je potrebna svakoj zemlji na planeti, ali poÅĄto mnogi ne mogu da je proizvode, moraju da je kupuju na meÄunarodnim berzama. Od 1970-ih na ovim berzama gotovo sva nafta se prodaje za dolare, ÅĄto stvara potraÅūnju za dolarima. Da bi se odmaknule od ovog sistema, zemlje bi trebale da pronaÄu novu valutu ili robu za trgovinu naftom, ÅĄto zahteva vreme i rizike.
- Nije postojala dobra alternativa
- Uz globalnu ekonomiju u realnom vremenu, naÅĄ sistem digitalnog bankarstva koji koristi nacionalne valute je pogodan. Transakcija u tvrdom novcu poput zlata bila bi previÅĄe nezgrapna za danaÅĄnji svet. Digitalna valuta pod nazivom Bitcoin, predstavljena 2009. godine, je rastuÄa alternativa koja nudi Ävrst novac koji se kreÄe brzinom interneta.
Å ta je novac, i zaÅĄto trebate da brinete?
Novac je alat koji olakÅĄava razmenu dobara. Kao i svako drugo dobro, novac se pridrÅūava zakona ponude i potraÅūnje â poveÄanje potraÅūnje poveÄaÄe njegovu vrednost, a poveÄanje ponude smanjiÄe njegovu vrednost.
Na ovaj naÄin novac se ne razlikuje od kuÄe ili piletine. MeÄutim, velika prodajnost novca znaÄi da je potraÅūnja za njim uvek velika. Kao rezultat, novac mora biti teÅūak za proizvodnju (a samim tim i ograniÄen u ponudi) ili Äe ga onaj ko ga moÅūe napraviti, stvoriti toliko, da vremenom viÅĄe neÄe sluÅūiti kao zaliha vrednosti. Uskoro Äe izgubiti svoje funkcije kao sredstvo razmene i obraÄunske jedinice.
Najbolji novac u datoj ekonomiji je onaj koji se najslobodnije kreÄe â svi ga Åūele, lako je obaviti transakcije sa njim i koji sa vremenom dobro drÅūi svoju vrednost. Nijedan novac nije savrÅĄen u svemu ovome, a neki istiÄu jednu funkciju novca na ÅĄtetu drugih.
Iako se istorija ne ponavlja, ona se rimuje, a usponi i padovi monetarnih sistema imaju jasne ritmove. Uspon i pad monetarnog sistema Äesto sledi opÅĄti obrazac koji smo videli u priÄama o agri perlama i Kejnslandu: pojavljuje se odredjenji oblik novca koji pomaÅūe ljudima da efikasnije trguju i ÅĄtede, ali na kraju gubi na vrednosti kada neko shvati kako da ga jeftino stvori u velikoj koliÄini. MeÄutim, tokom dugog perioda vremena, monetarni sistemi su se poboljÅĄali u sve tri funkcije novca.
Na primer, zlato je tokom vremena dobro sluÅūilo kao zaliha vrednosti. MeÄutim, naÅĄa meÄusobno povezana ekonomija ne bi mogla efikasno da funkcioniÅĄe ako bi trebalo da fiziÄko zlato zamenimo robom i uslugama. Mnogo je lakÅĄe kretati se na papirnom i digitalnom novcu, ali istorija nam govori da su vlade i bankari iskoristili ove oblike novca za kraÄu bogatstva putem inflacije.
DanaÅĄnji globalni monetarni sistem je vrlo zgodan, a digitalna plaÄanja i kreditne kartice olakÅĄavaju troÅĄenje novca. Ovo skriva stalnu inflaciju koja nagriza vrednost svake jedinice novca i dovodi do sve veÄeg jaza u bogatstvu.
Nadam se da je ovaj Älanak proÅĄirio vaÅĄe razumevanje novca i njegove uloge u druÅĄtvu. Ovo je samo poÄetak svega ÅĄto treba istraÅūiti o novcu: za kasnije su saÄuvane teme o inflaciji, kamatnim stopama, pozajmljivanju, poslovnim ciklusima i joÅĄ mnogo toga.
Efikasnija UÅĄteda Novca
MoÅūda se pitate kako zaÅĄtititi svoju ÅĄtednju kada svaki oblik Äesto koriÅĄÄenog novca i investicija pati od inflacije ponude â koja umanjuje vrednost i prenosi bogatstvo onima koji mogu da stvore novac ili investiciju. MoÅūda se Äini da se niÅĄta na planeti danas ne moÅūe kvalifikovati kao âteÅūakâ novac, ali dve stvari ipak ostaju: zlato i njegov noviji roÄak Bitcoin. Obe ove stvari je neverovatno teÅĄko proizvesti, a jedna od njih se kreÄe brzinom interneta i moÅūe se Äuvati u vaÅĄem mozgu.
Ako Åūelite da saznate viÅĄe o Bitcoin-u kao sredstvu za zaÅĄtitu vaÅĄe uÅĄteÄevine, proÄitajte ovde. Ako ste veÄ spremni za kupovinu Bitcoin-a, pogledajte moj vodiÄ za kupovinu Bitcoin-a. MoÅūete poÄeti sa investiranjem sa samo 5 ili 10 âŽ.
Zasluge
Hvala svima koji su pomogli u izradi i ureÄivanju ove serije o novcu: @ck_SNARKS, @CryptoRothbard, Neil Woodfine, Emil Sandstedt, Taylor Pearson, Parker Lewis, Jason Choi, mojoj porodici i mnogim drugima.
Hvala svima koji su ovo inspirisali i razvili kljuÄne ideje koje su ovde primenjene: Friedrich Hayek, Carl Menger, Ludwig Von Mises, Murray Rothbard, Saifedean Ammous, Dan Held, Pierre Rochard, Stephan Livera, Michael Goldstein, i mnogi drugi.
Molim vas da ÅĄerujete! Ako vam je ovaj Älanak otvorio oÄi o tome kako funkcioniÅĄe naÅĄ novac i finansijski sistem, kontaktirajte me ili ostavite komentar!
Ako vam se sviÄa moj rad, molim vas da ga podelite sa svojim prijateljima i porodicom. Cilj mi je da svima pruÅūim pogled u ekonomiju i na to kako ona utiÄe na njihov Åūivot.
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Du bist recht appetitlich oben anzuschauen, \ doch unten hin die Bestie macht mir Grauen. \ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Wie wenig bekÃķmmlich sogenannte ÂŦUltra-Processed FoodsÂŧ wie Fertiggerichte, abgepackte Snacks oder Softdrinks sind, hat kÞrzlich eine neue Studie untersucht. Derweil kann Fleisch auch wegen des Einsatzes antimikrobieller Mittel in der Massentierhaltung ein Problem darstellen. Internationale BemÞhungen, diesen Gebrauch zu reduzieren, um die Antibiotikaresistenz bei Menschen einzudÃĪmmen, sind nun mÃķglicherweise gefÃĪhrdet.
Leider ist Politik oft mindestens genauso unappetitlich und ungesund wie diverse Lebensmittel. Die ÂŦCorona-ZeitÂŧ und ihre Auswirkungen sind ein beredtes Beispiel. Der ThÞringer Landtag diskutiert gerade den Entwurf eines ÂŦCoronamaÃnahmen-UnrechtsbereinigungsgesetzesÂŧ und das kanadische Gesundheitsministerium versucht, tausende EntschÃĪdigungsantrÃĪge wegen Impfnebenwirkungen mit dem Budget von 75 Millionen Dollar unter einen Hut zu bekommen. In den USA soll die Zulassung von Covid-ÂŦImpfstoffenÂŧ Þberdacht werden, wÃĪhrend man sich mit China um die Herkunft des Virus streitet.
Wo Corona-Verbrecher von Medien und Justiz gedeckt werden, verfolgt man AufklÃĪrer und Aufdecker mit aller HÃĪrte. Der Anwalt und MitbegrÞnder des Corona-Ausschusses Reiner Fuellmich, der seit Oktober 2023 in Untersuchungshaft sitzt, wurde letzte Woche zu drei Jahren und neun Monaten verurteilt â wegen Veruntreuung. Am Mittwoch teilte der von vielen Impfschadensprozessen bekannte Anwalt Tobias Ulbrich mit, dass er vom Staatsschutz verfolgt wird und sich daher kÞnftig nicht mehr Ãķffentlich ÃĪuÃern werde.
Von der kommenden deutschen Bundesregierung aus WÃĪhlerbetrÞgern, Transatlantikern, Corona-Hardlinern und Russenhassern kann unmÃķglich eine Verbesserung erwartet werden. Nina Warken beispielsweise, die das Ressort Gesundheit Þbernehmen soll, diffamierte MaÃnahmenkritiker als ÂŦCoronaleugnerÂŧ und forderte eine Impfpflicht, da die wundersamen Injektionen angeblich ÂŦnachweislich helfenÂŧ. Laut dem designierten AuÃenminister Johann Wadephul wird Russland ÂŦfÞr uns immer der FeindÂŧ bleiben. Deswegen will er die Ukraine ÂŦnicht verlieren lassenÂŧ und sieht die BevÃķlkerung hinter sich, solange nicht deutsche Soldaten dort sterben kÃķnnten.
Eine wichtige Personalie ist auch die des kÞnftigen Regierungssprechers. Wenngleich Hebestreit an Arroganz schwer zu Þberbieten sein wird, dÞrfte sich die Art der Kommunikation mit Stefan Kornelius in der Sache kaum ÃĪndern. Der Politikchef der SÞddeutschen Zeitung ÂŦprÃĪgte den Meinungsjournalismus der SZÂŧ und schrieb ÂŦin dieser Rolle auch fÞr die Titel der TamediaÂŧ. Allerdings ist, anders als noch vor zehn Jahren, die Einbindung von Journalisten in Thinktanks wie die Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft (DAG) ja heute eher eine Empfehlung als ein Problem.
Ungesund ist definitiv auch die totale Digitalisierung, nicht nur im Gesundheitswesen. Lauterbachs Abschiedsgeschenk, die ÂŦabgesicherteÂŧ elektronische Patientenakte (ePA) ist vÃķllig Þberraschenderweise direkt nach dem Bundesstart erneut gehackt worden. Norbert HÃĪring kommentiert angesichts der Datenlecks, wer die ePA nicht abwÃĪhle, kÃķnne seine Gesundheitsdaten ebensogut auf Facebook posten.
Dass die staatlichen Kontrolleure so wenig auf freie Software und dezentrale LÃķsungen setzen, verdeutlicht die eigentlichen Intentionen hinter der Digitalisierungswut. Um Sicherheit und SouverÃĪnitÃĪt geht es ihnen jedenfalls nicht â sonst gÃĪbe es zum Beispiel mehr UnterstÞtzung fÞr Bitcoin und fÞr Initiativen wie die der Spar-SupermÃĪrkte in der Schweiz.
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āđāļĨāļ°āđāļāđāļāļāļāđāļĨāļĒāļāļĢāļąāļāļ§āđāļē āļāļĨāļīāļāļ āļąāļāļāđāļāļāļ New Culture āļāđāļāļāļĄāļēāļāļĢāđāļāļĄāļāļąāļāļāļēāļĢāđāļŦāļĄāļāļĢāļ°āļāļēāļĻāļ§āđāļē āļāļĢāļēāļĻāļāļēāļāđāļĨāļāđāļāļŠ āļāļāđāļĨāļŠāđāļāļāļĢāļāļĨ āļŪāļāļĢāđāđāļĄāļ āđāļĨāļ°āļĒāļēāļāļāļīāļāļĩāļ§āļāļ°āļāļĩāđāļāļāđāļāļāļĄāļ§āļąāļ§ āļāļāļāļāļēāļāļāļĩāđ āļāļēāļĢāļāļĨāļīāļāđāļāļĢāļāļĩāļāđāļāļāļĩāļāļāđāļēāļāļāļēāļĢāļŦāļĄāļąāļāļĒāļąāļāļāđāļ§āļĒāļĨāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļĨāđāļāļĒāļāđāļēāļāđāļĢāļ·āļāļāļāļĢāļ°āļāļāđāļĨāļ°āļāļēāļĢāđāļāđāļāļĢāļąāļāļĒāļēāļāļĢāļāđāļģāđāļĨāļ°āļāļĩāđāļāļīāļāđāļĄāļ·āđāļāđāļāļĩāļĒāļāļāļąāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļĨāļīāļāļāļĄāļ§āļąāļ§āđāļāļāļāļąāđāļāđāļāļīāļĄ āđāļāļ·āđāļāļĢāļąāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļĩāļāļēāļĄāļāļēāļāļāļĢāļ°āļāļēāļāļĢāđāļĨāļāđāļāļāļēāļĄāļĢāļ°āđāļāļĩāļĒāļ
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āļāļāļāļāļēāļ Evolv Ventures āļāļēāļ Kraft Heinz āđāļĨāđāļ§ āļāļĒāđāļēāļāļīāļāļ§āđāļēāļĄāļąāļāđāļāļĨāđāļāļīāļāļāļ°āļāļĢāļąāļ CJ CheilJedang āļāļĢāļīāļĐāļąāļāļāļēāļāđāļāļēāļŦāļĨāļĩāđāļāđāļāļĩāđāđāļāđāļāļāļđāđāļāļģāļāđāļēāļāđāļāļāđāļāđāļĨāļĒāļĩāļāļēāļĢāļŦāļĄāļąāļ āđāļāđāđāļāđāļēāļĢāđāļ§āļĄāļĨāļāļāļļāļāđāļāļĢāļāļ Series A āđāļĄāļ·āđāļāđāļāļ·āļāļāļāļĪāļĻāļāļīāļāļēāļĒāļ 2022 āđāļĨāđāļ§āđāļāđāļēāļāļĩāđāļāļĩāđāļāļāļāđāļāđāđāļĨāļĒāļāļĢāļąāļ āļāļīāđāļāđāļāļĄ CJ CheilJedang āđāļāđāļāļāļđāđāļāļģāļāđāļēāļāđāļāļāđāļāđāļĨāļĒāļĩāļāļēāļĢāļŦāļĄāļąāļāđāļĨāļ°āļĄāļĩāļŠāđāļ§āļāđāļāđāļāļāļĨāļēāļ 25% āđāļāļāļĨāļēāļāļāļīāļāļāđāļēāđāļāđāđāļāđāļāļāļāļāļŠāļŦāļĢāļąāļāļŊ āđāļāđāļēāļŦāļĄāļēāļĒāļāļēāļĢāđāļāđāļēāļĢāđāļ§āļĄāļĨāļāļāļļāļāđāļ New Culture āļāđāđāļāļ·āđāļāļŠāļāļąāļāļŠāļāļļāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļąāļāļāļēāļāļĨāļīāļāļ āļąāļāļāđāđāļĨāļ°āļāļēāļĢāļāļĒāļēāļĒāļāļģāļĨāļąāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļĨāļīāļāļāļāļāļāļĩāļŠāļāļĢāļēāļĻāļāļēāļāļŠāļąāļāļ§āđāļāļāļāļāļĢāļīāļĐāļąāļ
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2025-04-25 20:06:24
Die Wahrheit verletzt tiefer als jede Beleidigung. \ Marquis de Sade
Sagen Sie niemals ÂŦTerroristin B.Âŧ, ÂŦSchwachkopf H.Âŧ, ÂŦkorrupter Drecksack S.Âŧ oder ÂŦMeinungsfreiheitshasserin F.Âŧ und verkneifen Sie sich Memes, denn so etwas kÃķnnte Ihnen als Beleidigung oder Verleumdung ausgelegt werden und rechtliche Konsequenzen haben. Auch mit einer Frau M.-A. S.-Z. ist in dieser Beziehung nicht zu spaÃen, sie gehÃķrt zu den Top-Anzeigenstellern.
ÂŦPolitikerbeleidigungÂŧ als Straftatbestand wurde 2021 im Kampf gegen ÂŦRechtsextremismus und HasskriminalitÃĪtÂŧ in Deutschland eingefÞhrt, damals noch unter der Regierung Merkel. Im Gesetz nicht festgehalten ist die Unterscheidung zwischen schlechter Hetze und guter Hetze â trotzdem ist das gÃĪngige Praxis, wie der Titel fast schon nahelegt.
So dÞrfen Sie als Politikerin heute den Tesla als ÂŦNazi-AutoÂŧ bezeichnen und dies ausdrÞcklich auf den FirmengrÞnder Elon Musk und dessen ÂŦrechtsextreme PositionenÂŧ beziehen, welche Sie nicht einmal belegen mÞssen. [1] Vielleicht ernten Sie Proteste, jedoch vorrangig wegen der ÂŦgut bezahlten, unbefristeten ArbeitsplÃĪtzeÂŧ in Brandenburg. Ihren Tweet hat die Berliner Senatorin Cansel Kiziltepe inzwischen offenbar dennoch gelÃķscht.
Dass es um die Meinungs- und Pressefreiheit in der Bundesrepublik nicht mehr allzu gut bestellt ist, befÞrchtet man inzwischen auch schon im Ausland. Der Fall des Journalisten David Bendels, der kÞrzlich wegen eines Faeser-Memes zu sieben Monaten Haft auf BewÃĪhrung verurteilt wurde, fÞhrte in diversen Medien zu EmpÃķrung. Die Welt versteckte ihre Kritik mit dem Titel ÂŦEin Urteil wie aus einer DiktaturÂŧ hinter einer Bezahlschranke.
UnschÃķne, heutzutage vielleicht strafbare Kommentare wÞrden mir auch zu einigen anderen Themen und Akteuren einfallen. Ein Kandidat wÃĪre der deutsche Bundesgesundheitsminister (ja, er ist es tatsÃĪchlich immer noch). WÃĪhrend sich in den USA auf dem Gebiet etwas bewegt und zum Beispiel Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will, dass die GesundheitsbehÃķrde (CDC) keine Covid-Impfungen fÞr Kinder mehr empfiehlt, mÃķchte Karl Lauterbach vor allem das Corona-LÞgengebÃĪude vor dem Einsturz bewahren.
ÂŦIch habe nie geglaubt, dass die Impfungen nebenwirkungsfrei sindÂŧ, sagte Lauterbach jÞngst der ZDF-Journalistin Sarah Tacke. Das steht in krassem Widerspruch zu seiner frÞher verbreiteten Behauptung, die Gen-Injektionen hÃĪtten keine Nebenwirkungen. Damit entlarvt er sich selbst als LÞgner. Die Bezeichnung ist absolut berechtigt, dieser Mann dÞrfte keinerlei politische Verantwortung tragen und das Verhalten verlangt nach einer rechtlichen ÃberprÞfung. Leider ist ja die Justiz anderweitig beschÃĪftigt und hat auÃerdem selbst keine weiÃe Weste.
Obendrein kÃĪmpfte der Herr Minister fÞr eine allgemeine Impfpflicht. Er beschwor dabei das SchlieÃen einer ÂŦImpflÞckeÂŧ, wie es die Weltgesundheitsorganisation â die ÂŦwegen TrumpÂŧ in finanziellen Schwierigkeiten steckt â bis heute tut. Die WHO lÃĪsst aktuell ihre ÂŦEuropÃĪische ImpfwocheÂŧ propagieren, bei der interessanterweise von Covid nicht mehr groà die Rede ist.
Einen ÂŦKlima-LeugnerÂŧ wÞrden manche wohl Nir Shaviv nennen, das ist ja nicht strafbar. Der Astrophysiker weist nÃĪmlich die Behauptung von einer Klimakrise zurÞck. GemÃĪà seiner Forschung ist mindestens die HÃĪlfte der ErderwÃĪrmung nicht auf menschliche Emissionen, sondern auf VerÃĪnderungen im Sonnenverhalten zurÞckzufÞhren.
Das passt vielleicht auch den ÂŦKlima-HysterikernÂŧ der britischen Regierung ins Konzept, die gerade Experimente zur Verdunkelung der Sonne angekÞndigt haben. Produzenten von Kunstfleisch oder Betreiber von Insektenfarmen wÞrden dagegen vermutlich die Geschichte vom fatalen CO2 bevorzugen. Ihnen wÞrde es besser passen, wenn der verantwortungsvolle ErdenbÞrger sein Verhalten grÞndlich ÃĪndern mÞsste.
In unserer vÃķllig verkehrten Welt, in der praktisch jede Verlautbarung auÃerhalb der abgesegneten Narrative potenziell strafbar sein kann, gehÃķrt fast schon Mut dazu, Dinge offen anzusprechen. Im ÂŦbesten Deutschland aller ZeitenÂŧ glaubten letztes Jahr nur noch 40 Prozent der Menschen, ihre Meinung frei ÃĪuÃern zu kÃķnnen. Das ist ein Armutszeugnis, und es sieht nicht gerade nach Besserung aus. Umso wichtiger ist es, dagegen anzugehen.
[Titelbild: Pixabay]
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[1] Zur Orientierung wenigstens ein paar Hinweise zur NS-Vergangenheit deutscher Automobilhersteller:
- Volkswagen
- Porsche
- Daimler-Benz
- BMW
- Audi
- Opel
- Heute: ÂŦAuto-Werke fÞr die RÞstung? Rheinmetall prÞft ÃbernahmenÂŧ
Dieser Beitrag wurde mit dem Pareto-Client geschrieben und ist zuerst auf Transition News erschienen.
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@ b6524158:8e898a89
2025-05-10 00:17:55
Looking to break away from the defaults? In this tutorial, BTC Sessions show you how to run Bitcoin Knots (or switch over from Bitcoin Core) https://youtu.be/zT4NuAaH3EM?si=1MSNIqnicrkKBWBS
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/976079
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@ bf47c19e:c3d2573b
2025-05-12 20:27:54
"Za sve one koji joÅĄ uvek nisu u potpunosti razumeli kontroverzni Bitkoin, ovo je koncizni i informativni brzi kurs o novcu i kriptovalutama."
Bitkoin: Kraj novca kakvog poznajemo - IMDB
Prevod: SatoshiSan / @SSG_SatoshiSan
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2025-04-29 05:53:52
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2025-05-08 15:05:45
Good morning, readers!
This week, we bring reports from Bangladesh, where the interim government instructed the central bank to halt the printing of old banknotes featuring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding president of Bangladesh. This has induced a currency shortage, as new notes have yet to be issued to replace the discontinued ones. As a result, Bangladeshis find themselves holding worthless currency, facing increased costs, and feeling frustrated over such poor currency management. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, citizens are fleeing to gold as the local rupiah currency crashes to record lows amid increasing financial controls from the government.
In open-source news, LNbits, a Bitcoin and Lightning wallet management software, emerged from beta with its v1.0.0 release. LNbits works like a control panel on top of a Bitcoin wallet, letting users divide funds into separate accounts and use different features and functionalities. It is a handy tool for educators, civil society organizations, and communities who want to use Bitcoin for real-world transactions without needing advanced technical skills. We also spotlight a new tool called following .space that allows users to curate and share premade follow packs for nostr. The result is a more straightforward onboarding process for new users interested in censorship-resistant social media and the ability to curate feeds to better suit their interests.
We end with an interview with HRF Chief Strategy Officer Alex Gladstein, who explores his thinking behind the relationship between Bitcoin and human rights as we enter an age of increased corporate and nation-state adoption. He highlights the paradox where Bitcoin, a tool for individual financial freedom, is being adopted by institutions around the world, many of which regularly seek greater control over financial activity. We also include a new report from Bitcoin developer and past HRF grantee, b10c, who documents the current state of Bitcoin mining centralization and the threat it poses to decentralization and censorship resistance.
Now, letâs jump right in!
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GLOBAL NEWS
Bangladesh | Currency Shortage as Central Bank Halts Printing of Banknotes
A state-induced cash crunch is paralyzing Bangladesh after the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, ordered the central bank to discontinue old banknotes featuring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding president of Bangladesh. New cash is expected to be printed in phases beginning in May. But Bangladeshis report they are currently stuck with old and unusable currency, as the national mint has yet to issue replacement currency and lacks the capacity to print more than three notes at a time. Meanwhile, public ATMs continue to dispense old and worn-out banknotes, with merchants reluctantly accepting them and banks refusing to exchange them. Through all this, the central bank of Bangladesh sits on nearly 15,000 crore taka ($1.28 billion) worth of old notes in vaults, but the interim government has refused to release them, deepening public frustration.
Nigeria | Regulates Bitcoin as a Security
Nigerian lawmakers are moving to regulate digital assets as securities by passing the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. Rather than embrace it as a tool for financial freedom, the law places Bitcoin under the purview of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Companies must now register with the Nigerian SEC, implement more strict data-collection processes (to harvest personal information), and navigate a legal framework not designed for a borderless and permissionless technology like Bitcoin. The law further grants the SEC access to data from telecom and Internet providers to investigate âillegal market activityâ â a provision that could easily be abused to surveil or intimidate Bitcoin users and developers. Nigeria routinely uses regulations to stifle the presence of open-source money, raising compliance hurdles, imposing taxes, and punishing digital asset companies. Itâs not unreasonable to suspect this new classification could provide the state with a means to suppress the free adoption and innovation of Bitcoin.
Indonesia | Gold Rush Amid Economic Uncertainty
As the rupiah currency falls to record lows, Indonesians are flocking to gold in a rush to protect their savings. But gold isnât the only safe haven. With 74% of Indonesiaâs population unbanked or underbanked, digital tools like Bitcoin offer a more accessible alternative, especially when nearly 70% of Indonesians have Internet access. The Indonesian government is also tightening capital controls. A new policy forces exporters to keep all foreign currency earnings inside the country for a full year to trap dollars in the financial system. HRF grantee Bitcoin Indonesia is responding by helping people in the region (especially in nearby states like Burma) build financial resilience through meetups, workshops, and training focused on Bitcoin custody, privacy, and adoption. In an area where financial services remain out of reach for millions, learning how to save and transact permissionlessly is paramount.
Kenya | Introduces Legal Framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
Kenyaâs government introduced a comprehensive legal framework to regulate Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) through its newly proposed 2025 VASP Bill. The legislation outlines strict licensing requirements for digital asset exchanges, wallet providers, brokers, and other digital asset firms. It functionally bars individuals from operating independently (think: open-source freedom tech builders) by mandating local incorporation, compliance with cybersecurity standards, and approval from financial regulators. This appears to be an attempt to formalize and better control the rapidly growing digital asset space. It could stifle grassroots innovation and limit access to financial tools that have become vital for activists and citizens seeking privacy and autonomy as economic policies and high inflation drive unrest.
El Salvador | Attorney Generalâs Office Preparing Arrest Warrants for Independent Journalists
El Faro, one of El Salvadorâs most prominent investigative news outlets, shared reliable information that the Salvadoran Attorney Generalâs Office is preparing arrest warrants against three of its journalists. The warning came from El Faro director Carlos Dada, who suggests that the charges may include âapology for crimesâ and âillicit association.â The alleged charges allegedly stem from El Faroâs latest reporting: a three-part video interview with former leaders of the 18th Street Revolucionarios gang that sheds light on Bukeleâs âyears-long relationshipâ with Salvadoran gangs. El Faro editor-in-chief Ãscar MartÃnez said that any arrests or home raids following this news would be âfor having done journalism.â With El Salvadorâs shrinking civic space, this potential action against independent media would further restrict Salvadoransâ ability to access independent information and hold officials accountable.
BITCOIN AND FREEDOM TECH NEWS
LNbits | Emerges from Beta with v1.0.0 Release
LNbits, an open-source software tool that lets people create and manage Bitcoin Lightning wallets securely for themselves and for others, officially launched version 1.0.0, marking its transition out of beta and into a more stable release for public use. It works like a control panel sitting on top of a Bitcoin wallet, letting users divide funds into separate accounts and use different features and functionalities. LNbits is especially useful for educators, small businesses, and community organizers who want to use and manage Bitcoin for payments and savings. HRF is pleased to see this Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF) grantee strengthen the tools available to activists to achieve financial freedom in the face of censorship, surveillance, or inflation.
SeedSigner | Self-Custody Tool for Chinese Bitcoiners Facing Local Corruption
Chinese Bitcoin users are turning to SeedSigner, an open-source and fully customizable Bitcoin hardware wallet, as a more private way to protect their savings from law enforcement corruption. While many assume the primary threat to Bitcoin in China comes from top-down management and enforcement from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), new reports suggest greater concern over the police, who regularly monitor mail, detect hardware wallet purchases, and fabricate charges to extort Chinese usersâ Bitcoin. SeedSigner solves this by allowing users to assemble a secure signing device from generic, inexpensive parts, avoiding the risk of shipping a branded wallet that might flag them as a target. When privacy violations begin at the local level, SeedSigner can help citizens safeguard their financial freedom by making secure self-custody discreet, accessible, and affordable.
Following .space | Create and Share Follow Packs on Nostr
Following.space is a new tool for nostr that solves one of the protocolâs biggest pain points: finding people worth following in the absence of an algorithm. Created by developer and HRF grantee Calle, the tool lets anyone build and share curated âfollow packsâ â pre-made lists of nostr users that can be easily distributed across the web. The lists are customizable and can be made based on shared interests, communities, organizations, regions, and more. This makes onboarding new users easier and allows users to curate their feeds to suit their interests. The result is a simple but powerful tool that helps nostr scale more organically by encouraging natural discovery. Enabling free expression and connections without reliance on centralized platforms strengthens human rights and financial freedom in repressive environments. Try it here.
256 Foundation | Releases Ember One Source Code
The 256 Foundation, an open-source Bitcoin mining initiative, released the source code of its new Ember One Bitcoin mining hashboard to the public. A Bitcoin hashboard is a device with multiple chips for performing Bitcoin mining computations. The open-source Ember One only consumes 100 Watts of total power and is modular by design, allowing user customization and the ability to mine discreetly even under autocratic regimes. This is important because it gives individuals a way to access and earn Bitcoin without drawing the attention of officials. For dissidents, mining at home means gaining more control over how they earn, spend, and store their money, all without relying on centralized systems at the whims of dictators.
Btrust and Africa Free Routing | Announce Partnership to Advance African Bitcoin Development
Btrust, a nonprofit advancing Bitcoin development in Africa, awarded a grant to Africa Free Routing, a program within African Bitcoiners, to support five Bitcoin Lightning-focused developer boot camps across the continent in 2025. These bootcamps aim to onboard non-Bitcoin developers into the Bitcoin ecosystem, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to open-source projects. This work strengthens the foundations of freedom tech in Africa, providing tools that allow people to resist financial repression under tyranny. Learn more about the partnership here.
Presidio Bitcoin | Hosting First Hackathon
Presidio Bitcoin, the Bay Areaâs first dedicated freedom tech co-working and events space, just announced its first-ever hackathon, which will take place from May 16-17, 2025. This 24-hour hackathon in San Francisco brings together developers and technologists to build and collaborate at the frontier of Bitcoin, AI, and open-source technology. In addition to the hackathon, Presidio is launching a new program offering free three-month access to its workspace for Bitcoin open-source contributors. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow developers, startup founders, and freedom tech advocates in the area. HRF is proud to sponsor this hackathon and is looking forward to how the outcomes might help create better freedom tools for dissidents worldwide. Learn more about the event here.
RECOMMENDED CONTENT
Bitcoin Nation State Adoption Paradox - Interview with Alex Gladstein
In a recent episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast, hosted by Preston Pysh, Alex Gladstein, HRFâs chief strategy officer, discusses the complexities of Bitcoinâs new era of adoption. He highlights the paradox where Bitcoin, a tool for individual financial freedom, is being adopted by governments, which some believe to be potentially compromising to its core principles. He emphasizes that while governments may adopt it for strategic or economic reasons, in doing so, they expose their populations to a technology that will ultimately weaken state control over money and advance individual liberty and human rights. Watch the full interview here.
Bitcoin Mining Centralization by b10c
In this report, Bitcoin developer and past HRF grantee b10c documents the growing trend of centralization in Bitcoin mining pools. It shows that over 95% of blocks are now mined by just six Bitcoin mining pools, with Foundry and AntPool controlling roughly 60â70% of the hashrate (the computing power dedicated to the Bitcoin network). This marks a rise in mining pool centralization in recent years. While this hasnât harmed Bitcoinâs censorship resistance yet, it reduces the number of block template producers. This concentration of template producers poses a potential risk to Bitcoinâs neutrality, which is essential for ensuring access to uncensorable money and protecting human rights in autocratic regimes. HRF has happily supported both Hashpool and Public Pool with recent grants to support smaller, independent pools that help preserve Bitcoin's decentralization. Read the full report here.
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