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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2025-03-11 21:39:04
Have been following the Albyhub disconnection issue for the past few months.
- For 7 months I have never been disconnected running it on vanilla Ubuntu, port 8029 alongside a Haven Relay. Nothing else.
- All Start9 OS users I contacted are experiencing the disconnection.
My findings: the Start9 team bundled the Albyhub app into a docker container, listening to PORT 8080. Code at line 102 (see github link below).
https://github.com/Start9Labs/albyhub-startos/blob/main/docker_entrypoint.sh
Early in September, the Albyhub team had already shifted from 8080 to 8029 for reasons I cannot remember. I have ran it on 8029 since inception, no issues.
Perhaps there is reasoning why Start9 OS chose 8080, let us know otherwise.
The Albyhub code has worked flawlessly when natively, WITHOUT the auto-unlock feature and certainly not advisable if running it on a cloud VPS (unencrypted stored password).
The hiccup must be due to either Docker or the selected port 8080.
Least to say, Albyhub is the BEST compromise for key sovereignty!!!
nostr:nprofile1q9z8wue69uhnvmr9dp58jernwf6xsct8d45hxdn4w5m8gatrdej8v7nhxa3h2cnsw94ksanc09unw6n0d9hkxdp4d44hxu35v4skgtn0de5k7m30qy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uqzq44xkafh8j8hhy79809wsmv0lw46nu4pkwqjyp20ekml80mytde8phfu08 nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqpqzk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q8tg5jd nostr:nprofile1q9z8wumn8ghj7dmnwferwcmg093nvanvdpa8qcejdpkrvmrew4hxwanvw4hks7njd46rwdntvfeng6md09jxsuncdaskk6mzw96kzepwd3hkxctvqyt8wumn8ghj7cmgv9jxvtnwdaehgu339e3k7mgqyrmey2s2mvl6fhd9am92vtm00mnpt8ml2hsgqdngd35wpquzcdrcsghm00z nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqpqxv8mzscll8vvy5rsdw7dcqtd2j268a6yupr6gzqh86f2ulhy9kkqnmgc6z nostr:nprofile1qyykum6nw3e82er9dsq5xamn8ghj7erxwumhj7t90qmxj6t4de6kc6t2dcehxute0pkhqdeh0pnkc7tz0gmrx7njxs6k7enjva6k2mphxgmhjvmzvfshjepwdahxjmmwqqsdftfmdm407yl7pn9vsmfzjszf0x9w9cuh094d5klrr9je9etw9fcem6kxn #Start9 #Albyhub
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2025-03-10 14:49:38
Do you run it on Start9 OS?
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2025-03-05 18:52:02
Thank you kindly nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqpqzk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q8tg5jd .
Looked through the commits on Alby's Github, both ARM and X86 scripts and indeed it was from 8080 to 8029. The file I have on my server somewhat shows 8033 with a note warning about it, dated back to September, but I cannot recall why other than a small discussion, my apologies.
So digging around nostr:nprofile1q9z8wue69uhnvmr9dp58jernwf6xsct8d45hxdn4w5m8gatrdej8v7nhxa3h2cnsw94ksanc09unw6n0d9hkxdp4d44hxu35v4skgtn0de5k7m30qy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uqzq44xkafh8j8hhy79809wsmv0lw46nu4pkwqjyp20ekml80mytde8phfu08 GitHub files, I noticed they run Albyhub with Docker, which in this case would be my initial suspicion, however further their installation script puts Albyhub listening to only port 8080. Have a look please, line 102:
https://github.com/Start9Labs/albyhub-startos/blob/main/docker_entrypoint.sh
We could be onto something!
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2025-02-28 21:57:03
It does sound strange. What version of Albyhub currently?
Is it on x86 or aarch64(ARM) machine?
If the latter, in case you're running a Debian/Ubuntu on a Pi or similar ARM, and you can stomach some shell scripting, find below a script that automatically updates to the latest from github. Depends on gnupg and jq (json parser). Every time you run the update, you must log in to unlock the wallet.
However, Settings > Auto Unlock is now a feature. Best only use it on baremetal, which is your case. The password is stored in the local machine WITHOUT encryption, so anybody with access to that machine could potentially steal all your funds.
### SCRIPT STARTS HERE ###
#!/bin/sh
# Dependencies: jq gnupg
INIT_DIR="$(pwd)"
VERSION=$(curl -s "https://api.github.com/repos/getAlby/hub/releases/latest" | jq '.tag_name' | tr -d '"')
ALBYHUB_FILE="albyhub-Server-Linux-aarch64.tar.bz2"
# clean up function
cleanUp() {
rm "$ALBYHUB_FILE" manifest*
cd $INIT_DIR
}
echo "\n --> Updating Alby Hub...\n"
# stop running process
sudo systemctl stop albyhub
# create backup of current instance
cd /opt/albyhub
test -d albyhub-backup && rm -rf albyhub-backup
mkdir albyhub-backup
mv bin albyhub-backup
mv lib albyhub-backup
cp -r data albyhub-backup
# Download new artifacts
wget --show-progress -q "https://github.com/getAlby/hub/releases/download/$VERSION/$ALBYHUB_FILE"
wget --show-progress -q "https://github.com/getAlby/hub/releases/download/$VERSION/manifest.txt"
wget --show-progress -q "https://github.com/getAlby/hub/releases/download/$VERSION/manifest.txt.asc"
# import gpg keys
echo "\n --> import dev keys...\n"
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/getalby/hub/master/scripts/keys/rolznz.asc | gpg --import
# validating download
echo "\n --> validating release...\n"
gpg --verify manifest.txt.asc manifest.txt && VALIDATION=0
echo ""
HASHED=$(shasum -a 256 "$ALBYHUB_FILE" | cut -f 1 -d ' ')
HASH_SIG="$(cat manifest.txt | grep $ALBYHUB_FILE | cut -f 1 -d ' ')"
if [ "$HASHED" = "$HASH_SIG" -a $VALIDATION = 0 ]; then
echo "\n --> release verified...\n"
# Extract archives
tar -xvf "$ALBYHUB_FILE"
#Clean up function
cleanUp
# restart instance
sudo systemctl start albyhub && echo "\n --> AlbyHub server RESTARTED"
echo "\n --> ✅ Update COMPLETED ✅\n\n --> Login to restart wallet <--\n"
else
echo "\n --> hash failed\n"
cleanUp # Clean Up Function
return 1
fi
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2025-02-28 20:10:05
Let's hope these have not learned the bad habit of biting rudders off, akin to their distant Portugal-coast cousins. #sail #rudder #orca #nz #tauranga
https://nostr.jonmartins.com/056a924093136c588730d0e79fb46176795186e43ddbab9b0d2302d69c67f26f.mp4
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2025-02-25 00:08:01
Six months of Albyhub and was only once logged out (on Oracle VPS), due to the relay down.
If running baremetal, perhaps router performing firmware updates and server loosing connection for a few minutes in the middle of the night?
If you're running the latest Albyhub, there seems to be now an option for auto login.
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2025-02-17 18:48:50
It's a 200-year old Arthur Schopenhauer tactic, posthumously made into a paper: 38 strategies of how to win ANY argument. Muffle opponent with repeating insults.
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2025-02-15 01:49:53
You don’t have to travel around the world to understand that the sky is blue everywhere. -- Goethe
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2025-01-08 00:27:24
I second the glass containers. Expensive once, last forever, no bacteria growth, no chemical leaching, no after taste. This is the way! 👌
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-12-30 07:57:07
If it cannot be defined and/or reproduced, it does not exist.
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-12-16 00:33:02
I second the RTL-SDR. Just about limited to your creativity with antennas. FOSS SDR software on linux.
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-12-16 00:24:14
Absolutely painless for quite a few months ✌️
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-12-15 02:15:54
nostr:nprofile1qqsw9n8heusyq0el9f99tveg7r0rhcu9tznatuekxt764m78ymqu36cpz4mhxue69uhkvun9deejuat50phjummwv5hsz8rhwden5te0wfjkccte9e3xjarrda5kuurpwf4jucm0d5hsz9thwden5te0wfjkccte9e6hg7r09ehkuef0avzrjf is currently building an a-la carte menu of open-source algos for 2025.
Nothing left to please the masses now Mr Curry, retention will be here and nostr to the moon 🚀
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-12-09 02:40:40
https://nostr.jonmartins.com/d6fe8181a5f49e5656f6922043895f871036f262a5915efc34be065fe9cba44d.jpg
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-12-08 15:35:39
There was a major fault on Gen 2's with upgrading the Thunderbolt Port. It would render the charging port completely useless on an L14. Lenovo was quite good at issuing a full refund, even outside warranty. Once bitten, twice shy about upgrades.
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-12-05 03:38:03
Alby Custodial or AlbyHub?
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-12-05 02:52:40
Remember, remember... the fifth of december 🥳🫡 #100k #zapathon
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-11-16 09:25:56
Negative! I've used them for years and never paid them a cent... EVER! Read the terms and conditions.
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-11-15 20:46:09
My compromise to preserve self custody:
Oracle Cloud offers "Free Tier Forever" hosting up to four VPS instances with Ampere CPUs(aarch64), up to 24Gb of Ram in total and 200Gb of storage total.
One of my instances (one cpu + 1Gb RAM + 50Gb) runs both HAVEN (private nostr relay) and Albyhub.
Once set up, it's painlessly forgettable. But running Albyhub on any flavour of Pi or old PC is also painless and the sovereign way.
Exchanging a FIAT system for a BTC one whilst delegating responsibility to third parties, even pocket sats, will continue to result in zeros for everyone.
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-11-14 05:20:03
For those who already have an Alby account, it can be a fairly painless experience if running one's own node.
I've played with a Pi Zero 2 at home and also on an ARM(aarch64) VPS. Both were straight forward and simple but some linux knowledge does help.
Tips:
- Pi Zero can only connect to a wifi 2.4GHz.
- If you already have a VPS running something else(like own website), you can add an extra user(albyhub) and run it on port 8029. Then access it on "yourdomain:8029"
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-11-09 00:48:43
"Red at night, sailor's delight"
Peaceful evening comfortably https://image.nostr.build/f9cfe301af1cdd982979ec842c2e046d7b8c7bfcb32325a9c39593b2a4d628bd.jpg docked in Tauranga NZ.
#sailing
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-11-08 20:08:15
Missing builds on the Liquid Network.
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-11-07 19:38:58
Excellent!
If you can stomach the terminal in Linux, bitcoind is vastly better than bitcoinqt, as you get to visualise what's happening real time, not just a progress bar.
Tips on settings:
-dbcache:4096 (if you can spare 4Gb of RAM until you sync your ledger). Vastly faster.
And for faster searches when you get to use your node with your wallet(Sparrow, etc).
-blockfilterindex=1
-txindex=1
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-11-07 05:15:02
Setting up the Albyhub on a Pi Zero 2 with 32Gb SD card was quite simple and it's been running flawlessly. All documented in their Github, except that:
- Wifi must be 2.4GHz for Pi Zero 2 to work
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-10-23 03:24:48
Try white vinegar in a spray bottle, massage just like shampoo prior to rinsing. Do a search on it, the method's been around for ages.
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-08-19 12:59:11
Waiting for winds to fill in, anchored outside Hiddensee #sailing #sunset
https://image.nostr.build/5c263bba2fefc805270012f2a8e9ebc59b38940b5650b12caf6a6c87b9a8d386.jpg
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-08-12 16:07:09
Canal bum anchored in Poland #sailing https://image.nostr.build/35272666d4075956aa1349f303eb709b5ef41333e55ed3bc378eeaf33a447bc3.jpg
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2024-04-05 19:18:55
Despite merely a ghost within the network, one year of Nostr ONLY today.
The sun rises for all. Not all feel its warmth.
#nostronly
https://image.nostr.build/fce9cf0bd1710606b0d97980e7fb00d886b9d09f53d7de7e0960c483d9c8a5eb.jpg
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@ bb64ff51:291a0021
2023-04-05 05:38:29
"People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use" -- Soren Kierkegaard