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2026-05-05 02:29:59 CEST

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Good to see you on the nostr man 🤙 I mentioned you in my last rip with Robin. Would me fun to chat sometime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKnZBlCgSyc

2026-05-04 11:46:53 CEST

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Similar feeling

2026-05-04 11:32:59 CEST

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2026-05-04 11:29:25 CEST

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Please untag me from this conversation in the next reply

2026-05-03 12:56:38 CEST

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Nice feeling 🤙

2026-05-03 12:44:32 CEST

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I think so. About 200 pages right?

2026-05-03 12:27:47 CEST

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It's been years since I saw it, but at the time I thought it was excellent.
Often times when I rewatch something after 5+ years my opinion will have shifted about it though.

2026-05-03 12:25:17 CEST

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I will likely rewatch the whole show, which I rarely do.
So for it feels like a crossover between The Matrix and The Truman Show

2026-05-03 12:23:56 CEST

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Ego death

2026-05-03 12:22:36 CEST

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It's bringing up incredible self reflection and the directing is top notch as usual for Vince.
I don't think computer interface is required to reach that sort of cosciousness. In a sense we are already part of it, but our awareness of the fact is largely unconscious.
Our brains are more like routers than computers. They filter reality from pure potential into conditional reality.
Have you listened to the telepathy tapes podcast?

2026-05-03 03:43:37 CEST

I just started watching Pluribus.
So far it's the best show I've come across since the first season of True Detective

2026-05-03 02:00:09 CEST

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I have

2026-05-03 00:31:44 CEST

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Cool, got a store link?

2026-05-03 00:20:49 CEST

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Sedona is amazing man. Looks great 🤙

2026-05-02 15:02:04 CEST

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I'd be much more inclined to blame this on fiat than women

2026-05-02 11:46:20 CEST

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+10

2026-05-02 11:42:08 CEST

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Yeah clearly diplomacy is over. It seems the Trump admin (or the deep state or whatever) thinks they can just muscle the situation using energy and weapons.
That may work for a little while, but it'll end in catastrophy. A majority of Americans are not happy with Trump, but they are also ignorant towards how bad things can get (as you said). While we are supposedly an 'affluent' nation, things are not good here. People are stressed, sick, overweight, distracted, and addicted. "We the people" have been asleep at the wheel long enough for democracy to actually die.
Hoppe might say that was inevitable, and he could be right.

2026-05-02 10:27:18 CEST

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Very cool, has he gone airborne with it yet?

2026-05-02 10:10:46 CEST

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Being largely ignorant of physics, I can't even approach the basics of the question you posed without a lot of reading, but philosophically I can see there are some assumptions baked in.
Namely that Bitcoin itself represents reality and energy/physical matter. All of this needs support. The bitcoin network utilizes and relies upon physical energy, but so does television and pizza for that matter. i.e., one cannot make pizza without expending energy.
In order to engage properly with these topics, I think it's important to lay out the entire thought process from first principles. It's possible your paper has done this; admittedly I have not felt compelled to read it yet.
Many of the notes I have seen on this topic have been interesting, and I'm hopeful that you are onto something, but I don't think baiting physicists into debate is the same as doing proper research.
Likewise, any layman's 'intuitive' understanding could just as likely be naivety on their part.

2026-05-02 04:55:35 CEST

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I'd honestly like to engage with these ideas, but I don't have any background with physics so I wouldn't even know where to begin.
Have you had any kind of peer review of your work? I'd imagine this conversation might go somewhere in an academic setting, but I don't know if we have any physicists on nostr.

2026-05-02 04:48:27 CEST

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Went to red rocks last year with @nprofile…4svq. It was my favorite part about going to Vegas

2026-05-01 17:42:20 CEST

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Interesting. I honestly still know very little about liquid. Have you seen updates on Tether moving off of Tron and onto liquid?

2026-05-01 15:21:41 CEST

Hey @nprofile…7ysa, would you be willing at add a feature which allows users to set passwords that are different from the phone pin?

2026-05-01 14:07:44 CEST

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2026-05-01 14:06:46 CEST

Gm, how many generations until we have bitcoin boomers?

2026-04-30 20:40:26 CEST

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It's a very small percentage of the global population who own stocks, and an even smaller amount who actually move the market.

2026-04-30 20:30:41 CEST

If you haven't seen @@npub1sg6…f63m and @nprofile…luam at Bitcoin 2026, it's worth a watch. Pure signal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK6TGIlpMDE

2026-04-30 20:29:56 CEST

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Same experience

2026-04-30 19:40:34 CEST

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All I read is "optional". I say no thanks every time

2026-04-30 11:35:22 CEST

There is no shortcut to finding intelligent or ethical people. Bitcoin isn't a shortcut and neither is nostr. Education isn't a shortcut and neither is occupation.
Nationality, race and religion are not shortcuts either.
Every individual stands on their own merit and their own behavior.

2026-04-30 03:55:51 CEST

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Welcome to nostr 🤙

2026-04-29 13:42:24 CEST

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Same

2026-04-29 13:25:23 CEST

I've now checked about a dozen square terminals. (Cashiers love it when you reach over and touch their screen)
None of them have bitcoin as an option, which would not have bothered me if it weren't for the big announcement from Block saying 4M terminals were activated.

2026-04-28 16:08:39 CEST

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Does coffee taste good? Same format.
I think the body begins to associate senses with neurological pathways that create reward loops.

2026-04-28 13:53:58 CEST

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In my experience a majority of attendees at those conferences have never held sats in aelf custody

2026-04-28 13:01:09 CEST

Conferences & Meetups:
Years ago I was told that the big bitcoin conferences were not for bitcoiners anymore. I chose to go to Bit Block Boom for my first conference and then attend many smaller events across the globe. At this point I would say that BTC Prague is hands down the best large conference, but I had as much fun at many of the smaller ones.
I went to Nashville in 2024 and hosted a panel on bitcoin and psychedelics. Despite Trump's bumbling speech, there was still a good bit of signal at that conference and I had some great times with friends. The night time events were incredibly loud and fueled by drinking, which I found a bit surprising in comparison to other gatherings I've attended with bitcoiners.
In 2025 I was on the fence about attending Vegas, but last minute someone I have been trying to orange pill for years said they would go if I went and I wanted to see Ross speak; so I went. Vegas itself in many ways is the epitome of fiat. I find the strip incredibly entertaining, but ultimately a magnet for unhealthy behavior. The conference itself was very low signal, but I still saw many friends and spent time at the nostr booth, which was chill.
This year I decided not to go to Vegas; not because I hold a grudge, but simply because I don't enjoy it. The noise, lights, drinking, and mediocre food is not a draw for me; likewise most of the speakers. I know many people who are attending for various reasons and I know several great people who are involved in putting on the event.
Based on the trajectory I've witnessed with these conferences, it's unlikely I will be attending in the future. There's little room for cypherpunk freedom tech with FBI directors on stage a secret service doing security screening.
Some people can look at this and say it's an indication that bitcoin is being captured. To me this is just another stage in the adoption process. This is what the mainstream looks like and the trojan horse is currently being walked in the front gate. The conference serves it's purpoae, but in my opinion meetups will become increasingly more important as time goes on.
Less and less people will have the time, money, or interest to attend centralized events unless there is a business case for doing so. If you've never been to a meetup or hosted one, it might be worth considering. We will need local support for onboarding individuals and businesses when the time comes, and meeting other bitcoiners locally may prove to be a valuable network as fiat world continues to degrade.

2026-04-28 12:19:31 CEST

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I've read a number of compelling conspiracy books, but in general I agree

2026-04-28 04:03:30 CEST

?
#nevent1q…efvy

2026-04-26 15:25:11 CEST

GM (second attempt) https://blossom.primal.net/3efa1215f30710c97200f0f652c5394f3a5c9eec8609d22e46cad687e8e12f48.jpg

2026-04-26 15:12:36 CEST

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Interesting. I blocked those when I was still using amethyst and haven't seen them again.
Incredibly cringe content from both of them.

2026-04-26 02:43:32 CEST

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Fantastic. I'd love to see more burgers like that

2026-04-26 02:38:25 CEST

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Dang buddy is that in Uvita?

2026-04-26 02:18:50 CEST

GM from FL 🤙
https://blossom.primal.net/25cebb659aaa1ac56e359d2a62ef84fb0c015c462337df0af553e8d345c70445.jpg

2026-04-24 16:20:14 CEST

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How did this come about? 😂

2026-04-24 15:08:32 CEST

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2026-04-24 14:25:26 CEST

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When I think about bitcoin I think in @nprofile…cma4 's voice

2026-04-24 14:06:28 CEST

Hey @nprofile…jejf any chance wisp could implement an opt-in spellcheck feature?
After switching back go graphene I have been forced to relearn thumb typing and spelling, which is good for my brain, but time consuming.

2026-04-24 14:00:52 CEST

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The site is looking better than I've seen it before. I've got some unsolicited UX suggestions if you're interested to check them out:
1. On mobile the search results only load one image per row. In the screenshot above I see 5, which looks much better imo.
2. The search function pulled up a few items related to my keyword and then many more which were not. It would be nice if there was a division between those sections.
3. A link on each item listing that can take you to other items posted by the same vendor would be great. There is a loss of anonymity associated with that choice, but most vendors (now) would likely benefit from that. Giving vendors the option to turn it off could be good for those who don't want their items linked.
I thought of the second and third suggestions while trying to find a leathermint wallet and only one of three populated when I searched 'wallet', but I saw all three when I searched 'soap'. 🤙

2026-04-24 13:44:43 CEST

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Gm Jay, most of the time when I think about Jason Lowery I hear your voice in my head

2026-04-24 01:56:03 CEST

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That's a good kid.
I'm not confident that I know the difference.

2026-04-23 21:40:26 CEST

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Does not look saif to me 😂

2026-04-23 20:57:41 CEST

I had an intro call today to talk about bitcoin integration with a wealth advising company (a little over 1B under management). I told him the market isn't properly measuring risk. For example, personally I think bonds are a much higher risk than bitcoin.
I said, "My risk off position is 95% bitcoin, but that's why I'm not a CFA."
I got a good laugh for that one 😁

2026-04-23 20:46:25 CEST

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I love zapstore. Lifechanger

2026-04-23 15:02:53 CEST

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Smutsluts are not getting a single sat from me, but if they told their simps to come here they'd be here in a heartbeat.
OnlyCucks client needs to be built first

2026-04-23 12:51:40 CEST

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I was wondering about that as well

2026-04-23 12:46:40 CEST

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Gridlock might be better than what we've witnessed so far

2026-04-23 12:44:26 CEST

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Whoa cool. we had the same dream

2026-04-23 12:40:46 CEST

GM
I hate to say it, but anyone who was around for the adoption of DVDs and the internet knows nostr will win as soon as it has an onlyfans killer app.
#nevent1q…xr8v

2026-04-23 12:38:44 CEST

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Gm 😂

2026-04-22 22:36:32 CEST

Times they are a-changin
#nevent1q…68ll

2026-04-22 13:40:56 CEST

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If you live in an area where you can rely on bus transport, you fucked up

2026-04-22 11:59:20 CEST

Crypto in a nutshell
#nevent1q…c2rv

2026-04-22 11:53:21 CEST

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Point taken. I'll look into this a little deeper. Naturally I don't support tje government hammering anyone for 'financial crimes', but on the surface this looks exactly like the ADL playbook.
The documentary Defemation is a decent introduction.

2026-04-22 10:26:41 CEST

#nevent1q…f9c3
#nevent1q…dv20

2026-04-22 10:15:47 CEST

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How many bitcoiners will see their 'generational wealth' spent like this?
Won't be zero.

2026-04-21 09:51:06 CEST

I don't use nostr because it's fun, though I do have fun here.
I use nostr because I fundamentally reject centralized social media.
The best future of humanity will be built on open source freedom tech.

2026-04-21 09:45:48 CEST

When the nostr bull market commences I will remember who was here during the bear

2026-04-21 08:57:08 CEST

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Nostr bear market. Nothing to worry about 🫂

2026-04-21 00:57:57 CEST

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He didn't say that 🤙

2026-04-21 00:44:44 CEST

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Yes

2026-04-21 00:44:06 CEST

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In due course 😁

2026-04-21 00:43:43 CEST

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Same 🫂

2026-04-20 21:25:29 CEST

FYI
#nevent1q…6n80

2026-04-20 13:53:35 CEST

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Very cool! What's the pod called?

2026-04-20 12:58:43 CEST

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Holy shit, in what city?

2026-04-20 12:53:57 CEST

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Absolutely. I know how it goes, one step at a time.
Have you considered setting up a group chat with the other teams creating market spaces? It's nice to have options, but I would imagine there could be benefits from sharing lessons learned.

2026-04-20 12:50:54 CEST

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I noticed when they changed from M2 to M2SL and assumed they were pulling a fast one, but we are back on track now regardless of the financial games.
Do you know what they changed in the calculation?

2026-04-20 00:59:00 CEST

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Bellcuve meme:
1. I don't know where the servers are.
2. I want to know where the servers are.
3. I don't know where the servers are.

2026-04-20 00:25:25 CEST

@nprofile…jejf is there a setting to turn off the sound effects in wisp? I don't know what's triggering the woosh sound or the 'uh oh'.

2026-04-19 23:51:25 CEST

It's easy to forget how strange the last five years of monetary policy are in relation to the last fifty
https://blossom.primal.net/5950e86316d3e5c6de9100b230b783d9dccf86cc3b564f7c7199a6c2afaa06b4.png

2026-04-19 19:00:18 CEST

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Boutique is a good UX, nice job. Conduit is the besg experiencs I've seen on mobile so far, but the categories section is messy and scrolling one posting at a time is ugly/slow. If vendors selected from a dropdown of set categories the ux on the front end could be a lot cleaner, but I don't know how the posts are created.
Eventually somebody will vibecode a better interface for the shops

2026-04-19 17:17:09 CEST

Can somebody create an image of a bunch of circus acrobats wearing ski masks? I'll zap you for it.

2026-04-19 12:43:21 CEST

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2026-04-19 12:12:58 CEST

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Driving, flying, and purchasing land are the main three that came to mind.

2026-04-18 14:09:56 CEST

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I use it too, very cool

2026-04-18 14:05:58 CEST

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@nprofile…jejf feature request

2026-04-18 13:20:57 CEST

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But deeznuts the DOW is at an all time high!!!

2026-04-18 13:19:21 CEST

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2026-04-18 12:14:04 CEST

I dream of a future in which a child can be born without a birth certificate, live without government ID, and still have the same opportunities I do today.

2026-04-18 12:11:34 CEST

#wisp is now my daily driver. I don't know what happened to #amethyst, but the user experience has significantly declined in recent months.
Wisp seems to improve every week. Viva nostr 🤙

2026-04-18 12:08:22 CEST

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Gm, I must have unfollowed and blocked the right people 🤙 PV

2026-04-18 11:59:10 CEST

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Gm🤙

2026-04-18 11:56:00 CEST

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GM. that gold price is two oz too high

2026-04-18 11:52:46 CEST

FYI
#nevent1q…3m90

2026-04-18 11:50:45 CEST

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Gn Loretta

2026-04-17 00:51:33 CEST

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I'm a machine when it comes to orange pilling, but at this point I almost exclusively purple pill bitcoiners. They are the only ones willing to put in the work to stay on apps that are not user friendly.
I mention nostr to lots of people to provide a touch point, but I don't say another word unless they ask.

2026-04-16 21:44:14 CEST

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Dang buddy! It looked like he tried to finish him off there.
Interestingly one of the fattest people I know was once hit by a car like that and he kind of turned his life around afterwards. Maybe this is how God gives people wake up calls.

2026-04-16 21:39:22 CEST

When someone has a strong opinion about bitcoin which is objectively incorrect I lose a lot of trust and respect for what they are saying, but not all.
"Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story."- Max Ehrmann
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiKuPu512_8

2026-04-16 21:25:09 CEST

I just listened to the recent Professor Jiang podcast with Jack Neel where he claims bitcoin is a CIA operation and displays a total lack of understanding of the technology.
I really enjoyed the two part podcast and I found myself liking Jack and Jiang quite a lot despite holding a very different perspective.
It's best not to judge an individual exclusively on a single clip, however brilliant or stupid that clip might be. Jiang's takes are interesting and sometimes brilliant, but I think the recent attention and praise have made him far too comfortable making wild predictions based on limited data. He also contradicts himself a lot.
He says his worldview hinges upon hermetic philosophy. Given that is the case, I would like to ask him how he thinks his podcast appearances are going to impact reality.
On the same premise I would also ask him why he chooses to predict a dismal dystopian future for most of the planet.
I imagine he is deeply wounded and could use a hug, as well as a proper conversation about the reality of bitcoin as a technology.

2026-04-16 21:14:07 CEST

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Nice, so what's up next?