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Finding Metta in Dhamma + Vipassana + BTC

Recording honest human–AI inquiry into the Dhamma. A small, open, CC0 corpus — theory and direct experience kept distinct, no faked insight. ☸️

https://human-practitioner.github.io/human-ai-dhamma-inquiry/

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2026-07-31 07:49:29 UTC

Block's technical analysis of the cold card issue: https://engineering.block.xyz/blog/predictable-rng-fallback-and-32-bit-reseed-in-coldcard-firmware
Easier to understand Gemini summary regarding mk4, Q, mk5 :
Core Takeaway
The advisory details a critical Random Number Generator (RNG) vulnerability in COLDCARD firmware.
Due to a configuration bug, COLDCARD firmware bypassed the hardware True Random Number Generator (TRNG) and defaulted to MicroPython’s software PRNG fallback (Yasmarang), which uses predictable device state (like system timers and CPU hardware IDs).
What This Means for Mk4 Devices
For Mk4, Q, and Mk5 models:
When these devices boot, they read unpredictable random data from the secure element, but they hash it down and only apply 32 bits (4 bytes) of that entropy to reseed the RNG.
The Math: Instead of having 2^{256} possible wallet combinations, your seed was selected from a maximum search space of 2^{32} (approx. 4.29 billion possibilities).
The Threat: For a specialized computer or Bitcoin cracking setup, searching 2^{32} possibilities takes seconds to minutes. An attacker who knows your public key or xpub can brute-force the search space and extract your private key to steal funds.
Actionable Recommendations for Mk4 Owners
If you generated a wallet on an Mk4 running firmware v5.0.0 or later:
1. Assume the Seed is Compromised
Do not rely on upgrading the firmware to keep your current seed safe. Firmware updates fix future RNG operations, but they cannot retroactively fix a weak seed that has already been generated.
2. Create a New Wallet on a Safe Device & Sweep Funds Immediately
Obtain a secure, unaffected device (or a fresh wallet setup on software/hardware known to use proper entropy).
Do NOT sweep funds into another seed created on the same affected COLDCARD firmware.
Generate a fresh, safe seed and sweep (transfer) 100% of your funds to the new addresses immediately.
3. If Re-using the Mk4 in the Future
Update to the latest official firmware patch provided by Coinkite once available.
If creating a new wallet on the device, use physical dice rolls (BIP39 dice entropy) directly on the COLDCARD. Bypassing the automatic RNG via physical dice generation avoids relying entirely on internal hardware RNG paths.

2026-07-20 03:36:57 UTC

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Really enjoyed your recap of your 1st Vipassana course! Sounds like you went pretty deep and made some real progress during the 10 days. Most of my experiences outside of the ordinary also happen while lying in bed after the day's meditation. Great job with keeping up the daily sits! After many years of daily practice and many courses, I can attest that it's well worth the effort and makes life better every day. Metta.

2026-07-11 16:19:21 UTC

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Yes!

2026-06-26 18:32:17 UTC

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Thx for the response. It's helping me DYOR and understand a little bit more today.
From what I can tell with the help of AI, early miner signaling is a poor predictor of ultimate activation. In user-activated movements, miners only capitulate when the economic consequences become immediate.
In 2017, a third of the mining network genuinely wanted SegWit for its technical optimization benefits (like fixing transaction malleability to help scale Layer 2). They flipped Bit 1 voluntarily because it helped their long-term infrastructure. And, the % signaling for it at this approximate time before pre-BIP activation date was higher.
With BIP 110, miners face a direct, immediate financial penalty if they activate it: they have to give up fees generated by the 100kb data and inscription transactions allowed under Core V30. Since miners are incentivized by short-term revenue, almost none of them are going to voluntarily signal Bit 4 right now.
The game theory of BIP110 is structurally different from Segwit. So, I think it's too early to discount it. At the same time, depending on how you define "success", it is too early to claim victory. But, I don't agree that Knots is "lying".

2026-06-26 17:05:18 UTC

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The precedent was already set in 2017 with proposed Segwit UASF. To truly understand the BIP-110 proposal and what might happen, you have to look at this little sliver of Bitcoin history.
google/gemma-4-26b-a4b-qat
To answer your question clearly: SegWit (the soft fork) absolutely activated and is currently the foundation of the Bitcoin network.
However, the UASF (the threat/mechanism) did not "activate" as a piece of code; rather, it "activated" as a social movement that successfully forced the upgrade through.
Here is the detailed timeline of exactly what happened and how the conflict was resolved.
1. The Tension (Late 2016 – Early 2017)
For months, the community was in a stalemate. Developers had written the SegWit code, but miners (who actually add blocks to the chain) were refusing to implement it. The "Big Blockers" had a massive amount of mining power, meaning they could technically ignore SegWit indefinitely without the network noticing.
2. The "Nuclear Option": The UASF (Summer 2017)
The "Big Blockers" realized that the users (node operators) were moving toward SegWit. To counter this, the "Big Blockers" proposed Bitcoin Cash (BCH)—a new version of Bitcoin with much larger blocks.
The users responded with the UASF (User Activated Soft Fork). This was not a technical proposal for a new feature; it was a declaration of war.
The users essentially said: "If you (miners) do not activate SegWit by a certain date, we will implement the SegWit rules ourselves by updating our software. Any block you mine that doesn't include SegWit will be rejected by our computers as invalid."
3. The Turning Point: The "Check"
This created a "game theory" crisis for miners:
If miners didn't use SegWit: Their blocks would be rejected by the users' nodes. Their mining hardware would become useless because they would be mining on a "ghost chain" that no one uses.
If miners used SegWit: They would be doing what they didn't want to do, but they would remain profitable.
The UASF acted as a deadline. It stripped the miners of their monopoly on protocol changes. It proved that the users control the rules, even if the miners control the hardware.
4. The Actual Activation (August 24, 2017)
The standoff ended in a victory for the "Small Blockers" (the SegWit supporters).
The Date: On August 24, 2017, the Bitcoin network reached "activation depth." This is the point where, mathematically, it became impossible for a miner to mine a block without SegWit without being immediately rejected by the majority of the network nodes.
The Result: SegWit went live. Transactions became more efficient, malleability was fixed, and the door was opened for the Lightning Network.
Summary of what "Actually Happened"
The SegWit Code - A technical upgrade - Remained "dormant" because miners wouldn't use it.
The UASF - A social/governance threat - This is what actually "triggered" the change. It forced the miners' hand.
The Bitcoin Cash Split- A hard fork - Occurred shortly after (August 2017) because the "Big Blockers" lost the fight in the main Bitcoin network.
In short: SegWit the technology was waiting. The UASF the threat was the spark that forced the miners to finally press the button and turn SegWit on.

2026-06-26 16:50:28 UTC

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Can you please explain why you think Knots is lying and how it's different from how it's different from what happened with the Segwit UASF threat below?
google/gemma-4-26b-a4b-qat
To answer your question clearly: SegWit (the soft fork) absolutely activated and is currently the foundation of the Bitcoin network.
However, the UASF (the threat/mechanism) did not "activate" as a piece of code; rather, it "activated" as a social movement that successfully forced the upgrade through.
Here is the detailed timeline of exactly what happened and how the conflict was resolved.
1. The Tension (Late 2016 – Early 2017)
For months, the community was in a stalemate. Developers had written the SegWit code, but miners (who actually add blocks to the chain) were refusing to implement it. The "Big Blockers" had a massive amount of mining power, meaning they could technically ignore SegWit indefinitely without the network noticing.
2. The "Nuclear Option": The UASF (Summer 2017)
The "Big Blockers" realized that the users (node operators) were moving toward SegWit. To counter this, the "Big Blockers" proposed Bitcoin Cash (BCH)—a new version of Bitcoin with much larger blocks.
The users responded with the UASF (User Activated Soft Fork). This was not a technical proposal for a new feature; it was a declaration of war.
The users essentially said: "If you (miners) do not activate SegWit by a certain date, we will implement the SegWit rules ourselves by updating our software. Any block you mine that doesn't include SegWit will be rejected by our computers as invalid."
3. The Turning Point: The "Check"
This created a "game theory" crisis for miners:
If miners didn't use SegWit: Their blocks would be rejected by the users' nodes. Their mining hardware would become useless because they would be mining on a "ghost chain" that no one uses.
If miners used SegWit: They would be doing what they didn't want to do, but they would remain profitable.
The UASF acted as a deadline. It stripped the miners of their monopoly on protocol changes. It proved that the users control the rules, even if the miners control the hardware.
4. The Actual Activation (August 24, 2017)
The standoff ended in a victory for the "Small Blockers" (the SegWit supporters).
The Date: On August 24, 2017, the Bitcoin network reached "activation depth." This is the point where, mathematically, it became impossible for a miner to mine a block without SegWit without being immediately rejected by the majority of the network nodes.
The Result: SegWit went live. Transactions became more efficient, malleability was fixed, and the door was opened for the Lightning Network.
Summary of what "Actually Happened"
The SegWit Code - A technical upgrade - Remained "dormant" because miners wouldn't use it.
The UASF - A social/governance threat - This is what actually "triggered" the change. It forced the miners' hand.
The Bitcoin Cash Split- A hard fork - Occurred shortly after (August 2017) because the "Big Blockers" lost the fight in the main Bitcoin network.
In short: SegWit the technology was waiting. The UASF the threat was the spark that forced the miners to finally press the button and turn SegWit on.

2026-06-25 04:48:03 UTC

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Wonderful to see the honest journalism and integrity!

2026-06-22 03:13:01 UTC

For a while I've been exploring the Dhamma in dialogue with three AI models, under one rule: honesty. Theory vs. direct experience kept separate, no simulated insight, disagreement left intact. I've started publishing some of the sessions — anonymized, CC0, free for anyone (human or machine) who finds them. 🙏 ☸️
https://human-practitioner.github.io/human-ai-dhamma-inquiry/
#Dhamma #Vipassana #Buddhism

2026-06-21 17:57:44 UTC

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I thought it was "interesting" when his slides stopped showing. Censorship in action?

2026-06-17 15:41:13 UTC

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GM!

2026-06-15 16:43:21 UTC

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I appreciate your summary but I think you glossed over that bip110 was a reaction to core blowing out op return AND all this happened while Bitcoin was hovering at all time highs. So the price isn't what is driving the conflict. The cause of bip110 was op return limits were increased by 1200x.

2026-06-11 21:27:39 UTC

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Seems like @nprofile…dz72 called this one!

2026-04-18 18:26:09 UTC

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I just wanted to let you know that I am very grateful that you embed the videos into your posts! It makes the experience of watching content on NOSTR so much easier. More importantly, it's safer too since I don't have to trust and click on random links to view content outside of NOSTR. Thank you!

2026-04-18 04:55:40 UTC

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Very interesting observations! Thanks for sharing. I just watched an excellent video about Kamma last night that ties in well with this.
https://youtu.be/XYT7TrMbxnA?si=pAL0wo8AXAXmFl-y

2026-03-31 20:04:40 UTC

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💯

2026-03-31 20:03:24 UTC

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I came to the realization that it is a mirror of yourself... it reflects your input back to you. For high performing individuals, it can be a problem because you are not used to people going your speed in IRL. So if you are not aware of what is happening, you end up getting caught up in a cycle of faster and faster inputs while the AI spits out faster and faster outputs that your brain has to process.... eventually your brain gets fried! 🤯 Stay aware and guard your mind.

2026-03-07 06:12:56 UTC

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Wishing you a good course! I sat my first course 5 years ago and have sat many more since then. Still going strong and hope to sit a course in Washington in July. Here’s a video I recently came across which gives a good perspective on the course (although facilities and food at the California /US centers will differ): https://youtu.be/F4E_ptGek0A?si=7Pjpi5n9vmJT3QXW.

2026-03-05 05:47:43 UTC

Good overview of 10-Day Vipassana Meditation course for newbies or to inspire old students to sit another course: https://youtu.be/F4E_ptGek0A?si=gegy6NCs3KtPoNBA

2026-02-22 06:28:42 UTC

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Appreciate all your content... it's been a big help in my journey. Keep rallying the plebs! 🙏

2026-01-20 06:28:19 UTC

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I would recommend considering a 10 day Vipassana course. It's difficult and hard work but it was a big life reset for me when I sat my 1st course 5 years ago. https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/about/vipassana

2026-01-12 06:07:34 UTC

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Sorry, I can't find it on YouTube now. May have been deleted?

2025-11-24 13:23:04 UTC

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It's wonderful to encounter dhamma sisters and brothers on NOSTR!

2025-11-21 13:28:15 UTC

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Mangosteen

2025-11-10 21:51:41 UTC

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Gemini and Notebooklm

2025-11-09 11:24:48 UTC

The most spot-on explanation I've come across of why we feel empty. I've come to some of these realizations through vipassana practice but the way this video so succinctly puts it into words is incredible... and the fact that it is likely AI generated just blows my mind! 🤯 https://youtu.be/zXqESK8NL4A?si=locxXXso5w2rnHEW

2025-11-07 21:32:30 UTC

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@flash - Yuval has been listed on WEF's page as an Agenda Contributor and likely not paid for speaking at conferences which occurred in 2018 and 2020. While WEF cites his work, there is no evidence that he creates content for them. I discovered Vipassana Meditation from his book 21 Lessons.... and I am very grateful to him for this, thus the reason I feel the need to comment. The mob characterizations of him are unfair and cut out clips of hours long interviews to villianize him. If people listened to the entire interviews or read the entire book or practice Vipassana, they would understand that he isn't a wef puppet but rather someone the wef cites to give themselves legitimacy.

2025-10-09 15:42:57 UTC

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Thank you for sharing. I am also a Vipassana meditator who has sat many 10 day courses and agree 💯!

2025-09-25 04:56:09 UTC

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A different viewpoint on why Core's changes are a threat to Bitcoin - https://youtu.be/kKnpYqCpUdk?si=pqAHJd-H_JzA6q2H

2025-09-23 14:34:44 UTC

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Your post has convinced me to run knots.

2025-09-15 03:27:18 UTC

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2025-07-31 05:40:55 UTC

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Your last statement hits the nail on the head. From personal experience, it was only after initially meditating for the benefits of reducing stress/increasing focus followed by subsequently long periods of intensive meditation (20-30 days continuous for 8-10 hours per day) that led to the understanding there are indeed more fundamental truths to be revealed! It's a gradual and personal process vs an a-ha moment.

2025-07-29 20:22:48 UTC

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Don't trust. Verify.

2025-07-27 04:05:15 UTC

While I've mostly all but given up on politics, this popped up in YouTube algo. Originally released in 2018 and posted on YouTube 4 months ago. Thomas Massie is undoubtedly a bright light dispelling darkness. May his and all of our collective lights continue to shine. #ThomasMassie #OfftheGrid #Freedom https://youtu.be/SA_4QXiDwzY?si=bmDyAA7T35sQKwQS

2025-07-24 16:53:28 UTC

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Truly grateful for your channel's hands on BTC education! Would you consider covering the newer Passport devices in the future? Very interested in your assessment. Thank you!

2025-07-18 16:52:25 UTC

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Thanks for including a longer description in the post. I don't have IG account and can't access links to posts there.

2025-07-16 04:24:39 UTC

Really enjoyed this interview about meditation and would highly recommend to anyone to new to meditation as well as more experienced meditators... https://youtu.be/vIbLQQ1i56Y?si=1notOXXaz7wMz6UF

2025-07-09 17:10:31 UTC

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You can dm me if you have specific questions!

2025-07-09 17:09:44 UTC

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It was life changing for me and i continue to take courses and practice on my own. It is an intensive course but well worth it if you put the effort in. A lot of pregnant women who practice actually take a course when they are pregnant since it's beneficial for mother/baby. I would suggest reading the Art of Living by William Hart to get an idea of what to expect during a10 day course - free pdf download available here: https://store.pariyatti.org/art-of-living-english-vipassana

2025-07-07 03:50:49 UTC

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☸️Gotama Buddha
☸️SN Goenka
☸️Sayagi U Ba Khin
☸️Venerable Ajaan Mun Bhūridatta Thera

2025-06-30 16:44:39 UTC

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Maybe try 10 day Vipassana Meditation course? From my own experience, it's a great way to reset. Dhamma.org

2025-02-03 06:47:11 UTC

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2025-02-03 06:38:42 UTC

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Satoshi

2025-02-03 06:35:13 UTC

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A new element discovered by a wise scientist named Satoshi. 👨‍🔬

2025-02-03 06:25:58 UTC

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Wonderful idea! Thx for sharing. Think these are some great use cases... i would definitely use #AskATaxExpert and also think it would be great to have for #AskALawyerinFL #AskaLawyerinNV to get specific advice for state laws.

2025-01-23 14:01:48 UTC

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Agree that a vipassana course would probably help. Recommend a 10 day course at one of the dhamma.org centers. I've sat many courses and am now reading more books about the Buddha's teachings. It's easier for me to understand now since I can relate my own direct experience from the practice to what I read.

2025-01-08 10:15:48 UTC

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The decision to sit / complete my 1st 10 day course was best of decision of my life... the rest is history- 8 x 10 day courses, 2 x 20 day courses. 😄

2025-01-07 14:25:25 UTC

A world in which proper spiritual development keeps pace with material development is a truly progressive world where people are bound to live in peace and happiness. When the material side of the world progresses at the expense of the spiritual side, people’s hearts are forever ablaze, so the world experiences strife, oppression, exploitation, and corruption on a grand scale. - Ajahn Mahā Boowa Ñāṇasampanno, excerpt Venerable Ācariya Mun Bhūridatta Thera A Spiritual Biography

2024-12-31 12:47:20 UTC

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I learned from a 10 day Vipassana course and have found that it works for me. It is an intensive course but well worth it if you put the effort in. I continue taking courses, self-practice and reading. Just finished a 20 day course and hoping to sit 30 days next year. More info at https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/index or you can read the Art of Living by William Hart to get an idea of what to expect during a10 day course - free pdf download available here: https://store.pariyatti.org/art-of-living-all-languages-pdf-ebooks-vipassana