k3tan

"Bitcoin defies all logic" 🤣
The normie mind cannot comprehend.
https://blossom.primal.net/015a0f9c046fd51bb3281bbf8f1387f18b052bfbf112705bb8f821dde63d9f85.png

2025-08-08 03:51:09 UTC

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silent.link and bitrefill e-sims are still great for preserving privacy when traveling overseas. no longer do you have to give away identity information to use the local cell phone network.

2025-08-08 02:55:35 UTC

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#nevent1q…z59a

2025-07-03 11:52:26 UTC

This is an excellent presentation on a new open source browser being developed called Ladybird.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YM7pDMLvr4

2025-06-23 03:13:35 UTC

Whirlpool is back!
You can read my summary here, it also includes links to official resources and a video tutorial on using the new interface.
https://k3tan.com/ashigaru-whirlpool/

2025-06-19 22:01:59 UTC

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I have been using Fedora 42 KDE Edition on my laptop. It has been great. In terms of browser, Brave is a good choice. But if you're looking for an alternative, take a look at Librewolf.

2025-06-13 23:04:36 UTC

A very detailed self hosting guide I recently came across.
https://wiki.futo.org/

2025-06-09 02:21:39 UTC

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funny you should ask. i just came across an open source firmware project for cameras. have a read of the wiki. i haven't tried.
https://thingino.com/

2025-06-01 01:21:32 UTC

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I used to run both CLN and LND for a long time, but I'm LND only now. No real reason for one over the other, I just wanted to manage the one.

2025-05-31 21:27:00 UTC

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how was i not tagged in this? 😂

2025-05-31 21:09:57 UTC

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Yeah I'm running LND, standalone. Been working well for quite a while.

2025-05-24 06:45:34 UTC

I recommend having a read of these two. Note the dates they were published.
https://www.activism.net/cypherpunk/manifesto.html
https://www.eff.org/cyberspace-independence

2025-05-21 08:34:35 UTC

https://k3tan.com/btcpayserver/

2025-05-20 10:22:42 UTC

I have been revamping my website lately and writing up more content. It's all about digital freedom. Topics related to free and open source software, hardware and bitcoin. Feel free to check it out.
https://k3tan.com

2025-05-17 13:44:32 UTC

I have released a video tutorial in the optional section of the 2024 Nodebox series on how to run a self hosted instance of public-pool. This will allow you to connect your Bitaxe miner to your own node. Happy hashing!
https://youtu.be/aGgZskKwtok?si=_C75X8ws-6l0sLtw

2025-02-11 08:18:42 UTC

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Boosting for visibility. Great tutorial. A+ will watch again.
#nevent1q…snnt

2025-02-03 00:57:02 UTC

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100%. The "Quick Answer" function on Kagi search (which uses AI to summarise sources) has saved me from clicking through thousands of websites to find my answer. Complete game changer. See video as an example. https://m.primal.net/ONft.webm

2025-01-23 11:05:01 UTC

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he sounds like he hasn't thought this one through.

2025-01-19 11:31:59 UTC

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RiMusic
Get on with your day.

2025-01-05 21:34:57 UTC

They are blaming climate change for increase in crime.
This website isn't news, it's entertainment.
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/climate-change/crimeate-change-shock-link-between-rising-temperatures-and-rising-crime-rates/news-story/dc0d219339b5a4bd9ac179440841696a

2025-01-03 10:55:19 UTC

The difficulty adjustment is just straight up genius.

2024-12-20 21:25:00 UTC

Got myself out of pfsense hell. Finally got this clusterfk going:
- site-to-site wireguard vpn
- remote access to both sites
- both sites and remote access behind mullvad-vpn with no dns leaks

2024-12-03 21:12:25 UTC

Hold your own keys
Use your own node
House your own hash
https://nostpic.com/media/599c4f2380b0c1a9a18b7257e107cf9e6d8b4f8dea06c18c84538d311ff2b28c/9baa89d2bfbd6731bd3f8f447eafbe7be7b6b5f49ed5ddf674b191709405033c.webp

2024-11-26 18:24:51 UTC

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yes, absolutely!

2024-11-24 23:43:21 UTC

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I bought the Starbook Mk V.
Feet pads constantly fell off.
Motherboard had to be replaced, died after only 1.5 years of use.
Charging issues, doesn't charge, issues with USB-C connector.
Would not recommend any of these Linux native computer sellers.
Buy a Thinkpad instead.
https://k3tan.com/my-laptop-daily-driver

2024-11-24 02:04:24 UTC

mining bitcoin https://nostpic.com/media/599c4f2380b0c1a9a18b7257e107cf9e6d8b4f8dea06c18c84538d311ff2b28c/d26180cfc4aa5170d57c9df42abcbc0c3f54316c35d215a3e2853ddb7987652f.webp

2024-11-04 06:55:16 UTC

Sydney houses are a complete shitcoin, and have been so for quite some time.
https://m.primal.net/LsDQ.png

2024-11-04 05:53:55 UTC

Diversification is a fancy way of saying less bitcoin.

2024-10-30 02:01:23 UTC

It is no longer laser eyes until $100k. It is now cannon cock until $1m.
https://image.nostr.build/20ded20702104678b3320cf2a22c94ec622e1ce6faf92acdce4d5ebf3e53bb6b.jpg

2024-10-29 09:21:22 UTC

Imagine betting against the internet. 😂

2024-10-28 08:27:11 UTC

I've released the Ministry of Nodes Bitcoin Nodebox video tutorial series for 2024.
The playlist can be found here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCRbH-IWlcW0g0HCrtI06_ZdVVolUWr39
If you'd like to purchase a prebuilt node, they are available at shop.ministryofnodes.com
https://image.nostr.build/b3509753c29f04a13b82c9c2c387a07a64f2144af1daee4d0a99d512a393ac0a.jpg

2024-10-19 01:02:04 UTC

GM to everyone except the central bankers.

2024-10-19 00:59:32 UTC

A checkmate (also known as "mate") occurs when a king is placed in check and has no legal moves to escape. When a checkmate happens, the game ends immediately, and the player who delivered the checkmate wins.
https://m.primal.net/LaUO.png

2024-10-07 13:43:30 UTC

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Ageing like milk.
#note1jld…4n7h

2024-08-27 11:56:46 UTC

Thankful Bitcoin exists

2024-08-18 13:03:34 UTC

Thoughts on Windscribe VPN?
Mullvad/IVPN servers getting blocked by globohomo big tech.

2024-08-15 09:44:40 UTC

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infuriating.

2024-08-15 09:40:49 UTC

The internet is getting worse by the day. For your safety.
Thankful Nostr exists.
https://m.primal.net/KAIv.png
https://m.primal.net/KAJG.png

2024-08-11 02:48:58 UTC

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almost there, buddy.
#note13j7…fxwy

2024-08-11 02:48:35 UTC

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2 sat/vbyte, clearing August 2024.
#note1jld…4n7h

2024-08-11 01:47:22 UTC

now clearing 2sat/vb

2024-08-05 15:43:02 UTC

The dildo of consequences rarely arrives lubed.

2024-08-04 17:49:33 UTC

HODL

2024-08-04 17:31:16 UTC

ok lads
show's over
pack it up
that yield is the friends we made along the way
see you in 4 years

2024-08-04 12:51:41 UTC

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Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.

2024-08-04 11:07:22 UTC

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Dell Optiplex in ultra small form factor has been my weapon of choice. Never lets me down.

2024-08-03 00:11:18 UTC

Found a new self hosted dashboard called Glance.
Makes for an excellent home page.
https://github.com/glanceapp/glance
Home page with various widgets - weather, world clock, search engine directed to Kagi, bookmarks, markets, rss feed and latest releases of favourite software.
https://m.primal.net/JmQK.png
A thumbnail view of all my favourite YouTube channels.
https://m.primal.net/JmQL.png
Top posts on my favourite subreddits.
https://m.primal.net/JmQM.png

2024-07-24 09:14:24 UTC

Looking for cleaner, non-toxic alternatives to:
- toothpaste/toothbrush
- dishwasher tablets
- laundry detergent
- hand soap
- body wash
- shampoo
- deodorant
- shaving cream
- moisturizing cream
- fragrances
(asking for a friend, of course)

2024-07-19 09:53:19 UTC

This is the year of the Linux desktop!

2024-07-17 23:30:57 UTC

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"Google's concept of community is wanting you to swallow their sludge advertisement and control your speech."
🎯
#nevent1q…d5a3

2024-07-17 08:27:35 UTC

Send interest rates to 17%
https://www.news.com.au/finance/is-it-normal-to-feel-poor-21yo-reveals-sad-aussie-trend/news-story/085a535c425c2fbb4368d7cbdfe857ba

2024-07-17 06:12:38 UTC

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should work now, sorry

2024-07-17 04:55:46 UTC

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lol, decent*
so not that great.

2024-07-17 04:54:48 UTC

If anyone is looking for a privacy respecting, open source keyboard for Android with swipe typing support, consider Futo Keyboard.
Trying it out now. Descent replacement for gboard.
https://keyboard.futo.org

2024-06-24 12:05:35 UTC

https://image.nostr.build/2d8cb55cf4e08122e4e7a5f207c55ad0030b99d1fb6c11e306384155086f4706.jpg

2024-06-12 09:59:04 UTC

...and this is what they're willing to report.
fucking lol.
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/multibilliondollar-failure-aussie-doctors-rip-into-covid-response/news-story/0310c30199e73cbe7392a95cfc3c2c3c

2024-05-22 02:21:47 UTC

2024-05-03 09:33:53 UTC

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shop.ministryofnodes.com
Plug & Play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RdftQywN6A

2024-04-25 07:58:27 UTC

IMPORT YOUR EXISTING SAMOURAI WALLET INTO SPARROW WALLET
Read entire post before attempting at home!
You will need:
1. Your Samourai Wallet seed phrase (12 words)
2. Your passphrase
3. Sparrow Wallet downloaded and installed on to your computer. (https://www.sparrowwallet.com)
Configure your server. This could be your own node, or a public electrum server. I have selected Blocksteam's electrum server here.
https://void.cat/d/tepSUYuDJZwEZtwNmuf6C.webp
Toggle on your server using the switch on the bottom right. It should turn yellow, green or blue depending on what you've selected.
Go to File -> New Wallet, or click on New Wallet.
https://void.cat/d/77w9Z2qJVWRw8hqKjgrU54.webp
Name your wallet.
https://void.cat/d/Mpjvk4PUpaMbUW8TQDXZdy.webp
Click on New or Imported Software Wallet.
https://void.cat/d/Qe3dUWMpXikRabdrwYU95u.webp
On the dropdown menu besides the Mnemonic Words (BIP39), select 12 words. Type your seed into the fields displayed in the correct order from 1 to 12.
Check the "Use passphrase?" option. Insert your passphrase and click Create Keystore.
https://void.cat/d/RwGXKENhUxDop61gmFEsZZ.webp
Click on Import Keystore.
https://void.cat/d/6gnrC8FAYy1LqFTqJHL2V8.webp
Reenter your passphrase as prompted
https://void.cat/d/EF2cnjoDQ1sAiqwMYqW3wV.webp
Click on Apply on the bottom right.
https://void.cat/d/GBzT1GXF14YMTSTtTWo5FB.webp
If you want to add a password to open up your wallet with, enter one, otherwise click No Password.
https://void.cat/d/RRGNKKmpQikdUJKxbFccXJ.webp
In the bottom of the settings page, you will see "Add Account..." button. Click on it.
https://void.cat/d/SzPC67pcdjZPQe7imFn3An.webp
From the dropdown menu, select Whirlpool Accounts
https://void.cat/d/JZn4zB5Zj2xXxR9maDuhny.webp
Your wallet will be scanned by the server you have selected. You should also be able to see your respective deposit, premix, postmix and bad bank accounts.
https://void.cat/d/XnAkV8pYvReFbqmKCPiXg8.webp
You should now be able to send your bitcoin to another wallet/address of your choosing. I would recommend sending this out to a hardware wallet.
Notes:
- Be sure you obtain sparrow wallet from sparrowwallet dot com. Get it right!
- Because you are inputing seed words into a computer, ensure no keyloggers are installed. Be wary of dodgy browser extensions.
- Dojo users need not worry. This is for those who used SW backend.
- Beware of scammers on the Sparrow Telegram chat. They're out in full force today. Nobody will ask you for your seed words. Do not give them out to anyone.

2024-04-10 17:23:59 UTC

Hold your own keys.
Use your own node.
Follow privacy best practices.
The rest is noise.

2024-03-19 23:21:48 UTC

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soon™

2024-03-11 10:53:37 UTC

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BITCOIN HASN'T EVEN TURNED ON THE AFTERBURNERS. SEND IT LFG!!11!!1!! 🚀🚀🚀

2024-03-11 10:47:43 UTC

200k by conference day still in play
cc @npub1qny…95gx

2024-03-06 04:49:54 UTC

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It's pretty good so far!

2024-01-21 03:11:15 UTC

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If you or anyone you know is interested in a play & play Bitcoin node, point them here.
#nevent1q…zjcn

2024-01-12 10:28:27 UTC

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Perhaps run the coldcard simulator on your computer and record that? I haven't tried personally.
https://github.com/Coldcard/firmware

2024-01-11 09:00:26 UTC

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Honestly, shop.ministryofnodes.com
Plug & play and get on with your day.

2024-01-08 08:28:24 UTC

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Absolutely! I'd highly recommend going through the tutorials to build your own. Well worth your time.
I've got a new series planned for 2024 when Ubuntu 24.04 gets released!

2024-01-08 08:21:43 UTC

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This is only required for running a Lightning node. The Ministry of Nodes Bitcoin Nodebox stores no information that is personal to you (and doesn't have Lightning installed). As for uptime, one of the first Nodeboxes I shipped 8 months ago has an uptime of ... 8 months. The Dell Optiplex range computers are incredibly reliable and stable, and sit quietly away in the background.

2023-12-17 09:57:40 UTC

@npub1qny…95gx reached out to me today, concerned for my welfare after seeing the state of the mempool.
I'm fine, doing well, with my lightning channels that were opened at 1sat/vbyte.

2023-11-24 20:13:07 UTC

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shop.ministryofnodes.com
#nevent1q…2e5e

2023-11-21 10:42:29 UTC

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GM mate

2023-11-16 02:14:30 UTC

Upgraded my internet service plan to the highest speed tier.
Customer service representative: "Enjoy your new superfast internet, don't go downloading too many Linux ISOs".
😂😂😂

2023-11-15 07:07:17 UTC

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Depends on what is available. 7040, 7050, 9020, etc.

2023-11-14 09:33:48 UTC

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And probably because sparrow server didn't exist when I created the series.

2023-11-13 21:54:18 UTC

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https://youtu.be/vGuxGTtHEYA?si=GPR7XvDCR0upG8E-

2023-11-10 20:05:17 UTC

'Opinion' piece published on mainstream news outlet still telling the public inflation is caused by supply chain issues, war in Ukraine and greedy businessmen.
The solution is for you to increase your productivity and get paid less for it.
You can't make this stuff up.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/joe-hildebrand-the-one-thing-that-will-save-australia-from-ruin/news-story/5bc589fa4902c83c9847e82a3ad01403

2023-11-09 12:21:37 UTC

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it's gettin wild in the mempool.

2023-11-06 05:13:34 UTC

The psyops to return to the office are intensifying.

2023-11-05 00:58:11 UTC

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lol

2023-11-04 10:52:14 UTC

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Excellent point!

2023-11-04 10:27:54 UTC

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I tried it a while back. I didn't like that you had to upload the photos into the portal (and it would rename them), rather than just scrape a directory and create the albums. This might have changed since.

2023-11-04 10:12:33 UTC

It's a good time to move away from uploading your family photos/videos to cloud storage offered by big tech (apple, google, microsoft, amazon, facebook).
Consider self hosted free and open source software solutions instead. I like Photoview and Photoprism, but there are plenty of others.
https://github.com/awesome-selfhosted/awesome-selfhosted#photo-and-video-galleries
Context:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMHK4-J5Sz4

2023-10-31 00:26:50 UTC

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I went to UNSW. This is how the lecturers spoke.

2023-10-29 00:52:45 UTC

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nup 😂

2023-10-29 00:25:15 UTC

Testing push notifications

2023-10-28 01:04:45 UTC

When does the middle east start exclusively accepting Bitcoin as payment for oil?

2023-10-27 20:15:32 UTC

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For Bitcoin nodes, I prefer bare metal, not VM.
The only reason I was using a VM in Proxmox is because it's easier for me to record and demonstrate how to setup Ubuntu server on video.
The actual nodebox is on bare metal.

2023-10-26 10:49:45 UTC

Anyone working on open source firmware for cars? I don't trust any of the shit these car manufacturers are loading into their dashboards.
GrapheneOS motor vehicle edition?

2023-10-26 08:48:44 UTC

I was 10 years old when I asked my father why we don't have a global currency.
It made complete sense to me, as a 10 year old.

2023-10-24 23:27:16 UTC

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https://www.ministryofnodes.com.au/sparrow-wallet-101-self-custody-your-bitcoin
https://image.nostr.build/35ae1aa9aa71cd174c71140292be357dd7a339ae323444d99059096be56ea9e0.jpg

2023-10-24 22:47:40 UTC

MINISTRY OF NODES BITCOIN NODEBOX
Plug & play Bitcoin node available for purchase
Full description and details here:
https://shop.ministryofnodes.com
https://image.nostr.build/6ac97d0d283bb83401879889f5611d48a95f569f9a22b1ee3cf2eb8dee9b4e36.jpg
Easy to follow 6 minute setup and configuration video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RdftQywN6A
Prefer to build your own? Tutorial playlist here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCRbH-IWlcW2A_kpx2XwAMgT0rcZEZ2Cg

2023-10-24 00:11:42 UTC

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

2023-10-20 12:26:36 UTC

The number of young men in my social circles declaring "the sooner we are on a bitcoin standard the better we will be" is astonishing to see. It wasn't like this just 3 years ago.
They now see the broken incentive structures.
They've had enough of this ridiculous clown world.

2023-10-15 11:46:01 UTC

Sparrow Wallet.
sparrowwallet.com

2023-10-11 12:02:13 UTC

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no such thing as permanent suspension.

2023-10-11 11:59:21 UTC

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Onward.
#nevent1q…vcdt