ripsline

Creator of Virtual Private Node
GPG: AFA0 EBAC DC9A 4C4A A7B0 154A C97C E10F 170B A5FE

Public Key

npub1ff9qafhjflj5egy2yr66mfj7gthak6f0dwy39lmvrefpcqj2lfss0jylh8

NIP-05 Address

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsy5jsw5meyle2v5z9zpadd5e0y9m7mdyhkhzgjlakpu5suqf905cgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43qzyrhwden5te0dehhxarj9emkjmn9vzx8mg

Publishing to

relay.ditto.pub

nostr.wine

Author Public Key

npub1ff9qafhjflj5egy2yr66mfj7gthak6f0dwy39lmvrefpcqj2lfss0jylh8

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Last Notes

2026-06-10 20:03:26 CEST

Somehow this one never reached primal users.
Virtual Private Node v0.6.0 is live.
Coin control for channel opens. One UTXO in, one channel out. No change output linking your channels on-chain.
Blinded paths. SCID alias. Taproot channels. Tor-only. Coin control. All on by default.
https://github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node/releases/tag/v0.6.0
https://blossom.primal.net/0d9766c89e0d7af9723a5fa8301686286a0921c7aaab3713ab5aba16dcd1687a.png

2026-06-06 08:23:56 CEST

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How back are they?

2026-06-05 18:21:30 CEST

#nevent1q…dckk
All Virtual Private Node runners can easily audit the Bitcoin supply.
https://image.nostr.build/76d5f8bb738aeb61023ad083918b24b09f235bffbc139f90d618204122629332.png

2026-06-04 23:55:44 CEST

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3. It's cute.

2026-05-29 18:17:39 CEST

Virtual Private Node v0.6.0 is live.
Coin control for channel opens. One UTXO in, one channel out. No change output linking your channels on-chain.
Blinded paths. SCID alias. Taproot channels. Tor-only. Coin control. All on by default.
https://image.nostr.build/37708138b122e0848fc959149344067471fdec4592b8607af51dd6f8bbc86cae.png
https://github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node/releases/tag/v0.6.0

2026-05-26 09:17:59 CEST

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https://github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node

2026-05-26 09:08:24 CEST

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There are many reasons to run a lightning node on a VPS.
Aside from those, not everyone is or wants to be a sysadmin.
What you are describing is StartTunnel (WireGuard). If you are going to rent a VPS anyway, it is generally safer to run the node on the VPS rather than at home.

2026-05-21 01:08:19 CEST

⚡️ Virtual Private Node v0.5.0
Built to run a full Lightning node on as little hardware as possible. LndHub's RAM cost didn't earn its place.
Removed LndHub to free resources for an exciting new Add-on.
If you installed LndHub, see the release notes:
https://github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node/releases/tag/v0.5.0
https://image.nostr.build/ea1f902acd2192e981450a5d9fa76f6482e817206f8e0c44c7553badfc34f587.png

2026-05-18 00:16:38 CEST

Freedom means never being tied down to one location. Security means never ordering bitcoin hardware to your home address. This is why we built Virtual Private Node.
https://ripsline.com

2026-05-16 19:43:59 CEST

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We hear you. LND recommends running either Bitcoin Core or btcd as a backend. Knots runs the same RPC and ZMQ interface as Core so it would most likely work, but it has not been tested or documented by LND or by us. Virtual Private Node runs Bitcoin Core v29.

2026-05-13 23:18:05 CEST

Virtual Private Node v0.4.2 is live.
Every time you create a Lightning invoice, you're revealing your node, your channels, and your UTXOs.
That era is over. Blinded paths now on by default. Your node stays hidden.
Also, payment routes now show node aliases and per-hop fees.
https://image.nostr.build/5a12689dea38ddf5072d67e8920a8f1718868b9aa652146444ae8fbb881a55a3.png

2026-05-08 19:05:29 CEST

A Node to use Bitcoin, not just save it.
https://ripsline.com/

2026-05-07 19:05:23 CEST

OG cypherpunks would never carry around some fancy piece of hardware to store bitcoin.
They'd have a beat up old laptop or phone and a complete understanding of their device.

2026-04-23 23:24:48 CEST

at this point, non-kyc bitcoin is pretty much the only way to not get killed for your stack.

2026-04-22 18:38:04 CEST

Virtual Private Node v0.4.1 is out.
Manage SSH keys directly from the terminal UI: add keys, remove keys, toggle password auth, change your login password.
Close channels without leaving the detail view: pick your close type, set a fee, confirm. All in one tab.
https://blossom.primal.net/ad4422835d9489bfdfca657391605e586ca69813252730a57be13c20eae3bbe9.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/11ccda654b922220eaad17e86f4f643d9aac1a269cb287b288e31fe8e007b02d.jpg

2026-04-14 17:13:35 CEST

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this is an extremely concerning interview for Lightning users on Start9.
#nevent1q…rkuu

2026-04-13 19:45:09 CEST

KYC exchanges are the single greatest risk to Bitcoin and cryptographic currencies. KYC coiners may become rich on paper but lose FREE WILL in the process.

2026-04-11 22:48:03 CEST

Virtual Private Node v0.4.0 release:
A private Bitcoin and Lightning node you manage from a beautiful TUI. One command installs Bitcoin Core, LND, and Tor on Debian.
GPG-verified. Tor-routed. No wrappers.
Your keys, your node.
https://github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node
https://npub1ff9qafhjflj5egy2yr66mfj7gthak6f0dwy39lmvrefpcqj2lfss0jylh8.blossom.band/6c910108328ae45772e0e39f4d97fc8158ba88eecb9dde5af593176d19dc78b1.jpg

2026-03-31 23:40:12 CEST

elite people will move money using dedicated encrypted hardware running some node implementation.
this is the requirement if you want to continue moving money with the same privacy and security you have had for the last 50 years.

2026-03-29 19:00:01 CEST

the end of privacy is the end of freewill.

2026-03-27 02:10:59 CET

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so basically in ten years America will be the same. which begs the question, what is the point of a hardware wallet if I cannot bring it through an airport? even today, I would never bring one through an airport.

2026-03-25 22:19:45 CET

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terminal app?

2026-03-14 01:40:37 CET

with great privacy comes great responsibility.

2026-03-12 18:24:15 CET

computers are weapons (tools) and if we do not learn how to use them properly, our own computers will be used as weapons against us.

2026-03-10 23:05:48 CET

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wtf

2026-03-08 06:35:13 CET

Virtual Private Node v0.3.4
🧅 ALL downloads route through Tor
⚡ Dashboard polls 4x faster
🔑 Seed confirmation: type "I SAVED MY SEED" to proceed
🛡 Rate limiting, IP stripping on LndHub proxy
📦 LndHub install blocked during IBD (prevents CPU timeout)
https://github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node

2026-03-08 02:24:26 CET

we reach our greatest satisfactions in the action of creation.

2026-03-07 06:27:15 CET

the computer is a tool for creation. with great power comes great responsibility.

2026-03-06 04:11:41 CET

what are we here for if not to change things?

2026-03-03 19:18:02 CET

Virtual Private Node v0.3.1 — Syncthing channel backups, simplified.
Your LND channel.backup now syncs automatically to your local
device over a direct encrypted connection. No Tor on your laptop.
No config files. No terminal commands.
Install Syncthing on your computer/phone. Pair it from the dashboard.
Done. Your backup syncs whenever both devices are online.
How it works:
→ Syncthing uses mutual TLS with Ed25519 device keys
→ Only devices you explicitly approve can connect
→ Unapproved connections rejected before any data exchange
→ Discovery servers and relays disabled — direct IP only
→ channel.backup is useless without your 24-word seed
The pairing flow is built into the TUI. Press [a] in the
Syncthing details screen, paste your local Device ID, and
the VPS shares the backup folder automatically.
Also in this release:
• Self-update screen appears immediately (was stuck behind q)
• Dashboard layout no longer overflows on some terminals
• LndHub clearnet connections are TLS-encrypted (docs corrected)
Virtual Private Node is a one-command installer for a private
Lightning node. Bitcoin Core, LND, Tor, and now automatic
channel backups — configured and running in minutes on Debian.
Your keys. Your node. Your backups.
https://github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node

2026-02-26 23:27:00 CET

Virtual Private Node v0.3.0 — Lightning Accounts
This release adds LndHub.go as a new add-on. Create separate Lightning
wallet accounts for family, friends, or AI agents — all backed by your
own LND node. Built from source at a pinned release tag. No prebuilt
binaries. Managed entirely from the SSH dashboard.
Each account gets a one-time login and password. Share the credentials
or scan a QR code. The admin cannot see user balances. Deactivation
records the balance so you can refund to a new account. Passwords are
shown once and never stored anywhere.
The bigger change is how clearnet connections work. Previously, LndHub
was exposed over unencrypted HTTP in hybrid P2P mode. Now a TLS reverse
proxy sits in front of it — self-signed ECDSA P-256 certificate with
your server's IP in the SAN. Same approach LND uses for its REST API.
Zeus users accept the cert on first connection. Tor connections bypass
the proxy entirely.
The proxy only exists when you need it. Tor-only mode: no proxy, no
open port, LndHub reachable only through the hidden service. Hybrid
mode: proxy auto-installs, firewall opens port 3000 for encrypted
access. Upgrade from Tor to hybrid later and the proxy gets added
automatically.
Security fixes throughout: SQL injection prevention on database queries,
double-sudo bug fix, account name input validation, sshd hardening with
drop-in config files, version cache moved out of /tmp. Code cleanup:
consistent command execution patterns, idiomatic timeouts, migrated
GPG calls to the system package abstraction.
One command installs Bitcoin Core, LND, and Tor on Debian. Add LndHub,
Lightning Terminal, and Syncthing from the dashboard. No wrappers. No
abstractions. Your keys, your node.
github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node

2026-02-24 17:34:54 CET

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u mean LndHub?

2026-02-23 07:56:24 CET

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what about FUTO?

2026-02-23 03:34:14 CET

Virtual Private Node v0.2.3 released — security hardening for private Lightning node.
What is it: A one-command installer for Bitcoin Core, LND, and Tor on Debian. GPG-verified binaries. Tor-routed connections. No wrappers. Your keys, your node.
What's new in v0.2.3:
Security:
• Fixed a shell injection vulnerability in the macaroon reader
• Tor config now rolls back automatically if an add-on install fails
• Network names are validated on config load — no silent misconfiguration
• Install check won't accidentally reinstall over a running system
Architecture:
• New paths package — every filesystem path defined in one place
• New structured logger — /var/log/rlvpn.log with [verify], [install], [tui] sections
• Safe binary file reader (SudoReadFile) — no more shell pipelines for privileged reads
• Dashboard polling guard prevents duplicate subprocess calls
Install on Debian 13+:
https://github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node

2026-02-22 05:05:23 CET

Virtual Private Node v0.2.2 is out.
This is a one-command installer for a private Lightning node on Debian. Bitcoin Core, LND, and Tor — configured and running in minutes. No wrappers. No abstractions.
v0.2.2 is the biggest release yet:
Security:
• TUI runs as an unprivileged user — sudo per-action, not root
• GPG signing key moved to keys.openpgp.org with pinned fingerprint — no more circular trust with GitHub
• Bad signature detection — any BADSIG from a trusted key is a hard stop
• File permissions tightened across the board
Lightning-focused:
• Bitcoin Core wallet disabled
• Sparrow wallet support removed
• Fixed 25 GB prune
Hybrid P2P:
• Choose tor-only or clearnet+tor during LND install
• Upgrade from tor-only to hybrid anytime from the dashboard
• Zeus wallet pairing shows both clearnet and Tor connections
• Separate QR codes for clearnet and Tor
Under the hood:
• 60+ unit tests covering config, verification, torrc generation, and TUI state
• Typed JSON parsing for bitcoin-cli and lncli
• Install and wallet state tracked in config.json
• Version check cached 24 hours
Try it:
https://github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node

2026-02-21 05:05:43 CET

nobody is going to give their bot a credit card but they will give it a macaroon with an allowance.

2026-02-19 04:36:33 CET

freedom is self-taught.

2026-02-17 16:40:58 CET

this and speech-to-text is the future.
#naddr1qv…n054

2026-02-17 04:51:00 CET

run a node and stop using their money.

2026-02-17 01:17:23 CET

Virtual Private Node — a private Bitcoin & Lightning node in one command.
✅ TUI dashboard
✅ Bitcoin Core
✅ LND Lightning
✅ Lightning Terminal (browser UI)
✅ Wallet pairing
✅ GPG verified downloads
✅ Syncthing (automatic channel backups over Tor)
https://github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node

2026-02-04 04:02:01 CET

the idea of one device with many applications is a broken model.
the correct model is different devices dedicated to different tasks.

2026-02-03 05:54:21 CET

you have to be a good writer now if you want to have any online presence.
the most accurate AAi's just have the most reading material.

2026-01-31 19:06:51 CET

every second we make small decisions that compound into large outcomes.
our minds have been trained to make the comfortable choice, the one that requires no thought.
if you want to separate yourself in today's world, all you have to do is think.

2026-01-18 03:12:23 CET

all the bitcoin influencers think that self-custody is the answer.
the only way we win is if people spend non-kyc.
remember? bitcoin was suppose to be used peer-to-peer, not peer-exchange-peer.
the whole idea of self-custody is a joke. the only reason it needs to be pushed is because everyone trusts an exchange.
if there were no exchanges, everyone would have to self-custody.

2026-01-15 00:30:28 CET

Better Bitcoin Beginnings
When I first discovered bitcoin, I heard "get your bitcoin off the exchange" and "get a hardware wallet", so that is what I did. I ordered a coldcard with my credit card and shipped it to my home.
Shortly after my coldcard arrived, I learned I need something called sparrow wallet to interact with my coldcard. All a coldcard does is generate a seed phrase offline and sign transactions through my sparrow wallet.
So I went down the sparrow wallet rabbit hole. I learned that when I use a software wallet, it is important to use a device that is mostly dedicated to the wallet. I needed to be very careful about what I do on this device.
I learned that linux is ideal for sparrow wallet because linux operating systems limit malicious software by design. I also learned that linux does not spy on users the way that MacOS and Windows does.
Next, I learned how important it is to download & verify any software I put on my dedicated device. This ensures I do not download malicious software that can steal my bitcoin.
After a few days of figuring this stuff out, I had my linux laptop with sparrow wallet. I downloaded & verified sparrow wallet using Craig Raw's amazing documentation on sparrowwallet.com. I was ready to use my coldcard.
I opened sparrow wallet for the first time and was met with the introduction, where Craig Raw educates the wallet user on bitcoin privacy as it pertains to bitcoin nodes.
I learned that I cannot use any bitcoin wallet without first connecting to a bitcoin node. I learned that it is not ideal to connect my wallet to someone else's node because they will see too much information about my bitcoin.
After a few hours of research, I found a decent plug n' play node implementation. I ordered it with my credit card and shipped it to my home.
Okay, now I have my own node, my dedicated device running linux with sparrow wallet, and my coldcard. I was ready to be self-sovereign. Wait, what was the point of the coldcard again?
I paid $250 for this fancy piece of hardware that screams, "I own bitcoin and the keys are right here." What if I lose it? What if someone sees it and threatens to kill me unless I give them access? This is not private, this is not sovereign personal finance.
To be self-sovereign is to have knowledge. There is no need for a fancy hardware device attached to my home address. I can download & verify sparrow wallet on a dedicated linux device and use sparrow itself to create my first wallet.
There is no need for a plug 'n play node attached to my home address. I can rent a Virtual Private Server and use BTCPayServer as my node backend.
I can access my bitcoin from anywhere in the world and never need some fancy piece of hardware. All I need is the knowledge to do three things: flash linux on a computer, download & verify software, and deploy BTCPay on a Virtual Private Server.
I never opened my coldcard.

2026-01-13 17:51:01 CET

how to download & verify #Briar on #grapheneos.
https://blossom.primal.net/44df94d474f5b204570bf6d94393af96025c3e1ccf526977af0c8bf82696f7ab.mp4

2026-01-13 03:05:05 CET

how to download & verify #Brave on #grapheneos.
https://blossom.primal.net/2f6326226ab3cafeb61687705eab5e0ff91501a0d0ec3c4ef1b8394131912ae1.mp4

2026-01-05 03:35:53 CET

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less and less applications will be available on iPhone as more and more apps become available on #grapheneos

2026-01-05 00:17:50 CET

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select amber-free rather than amber-offline, for full functionality.

2025-12-30 19:03:30 CET

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pixel w/ @npub1235…0ht5 feels like your first iphone.

2025-12-27 22:17:44 CET

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only download Open Source apps that have some popularity. these developers post the code publicly (usually GitHub) for anyone to review.
you don't necessarily have to review the code yourself, although it is pretty easy to copy & paste into chatGPT or similar.
with popular apps, you can be fairly certain someone else has reviewed the code and the developer is not committing project suicide by putting a line of malicious code in their app for anyone to see.

2025-12-27 18:03:33 CET

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even on @nprofile…knul, best practice would be to only install apps signed by the developer.

2025-12-27 18:01:31 CET

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAbgeJau3eE&t=125

2025-12-21 03:12:42 CET

Choose 1 or 2?
Country1: this country uses three gigantic computers controlled by three gigantic companies. These three computers act as backend servers to frontend applications. Consider any application: banking, messenger, uber, netflix, instagram, email. As we know, all applications communicate with backend servers in order to function. Use of technological applications is subject to approval by one of three companies.
Country2: This country uses thousands of small computers controlled by individuals and businesses alike. Any application, be it for buying food or talking to friends online, needs to communicate with one of these small servers.
Which country flourishes?

2025-12-10 17:27:10 CET

has anyone had success using @npub1864…t2tq on @npub1235…0ht5 without Google Play Services?

2025-11-29 00:25:06 CET

how to download & verify @nprofile…a9wl on @nprofile…xdyf.
https://blossom.primal.net/a768cc305bf2c724b1f4456e05618ae663fb73d626d2aa103a84a7847855fe15.mp4

2025-11-28 23:57:06 CET

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thanks! what is the best web app to use w/ Amber?

2025-11-28 21:14:52 CET

hey @nprofile…a9wl, can you post the key fingerprint on github? so Android users can verify with AppVerifier.

2025-11-27 20:37:41 CET

we are live baby!
check us out: https://ripsline.com

2025-11-24 19:38:30 CET

how to download & verify @nprofile…zv7u on @nprofile…xdyf.
https://blossom.primal.net/3c70ee888d2fe393c19977e706917dd054990a0efa1decafb9f75d3e7ff45b62.mp4

2025-11-20 02:11:06 CET

how to connect @nprofile…xl8h to @nprofile…5kvh on @nprofile…xdyf.
https://blossom.primal.net/8fd0766b55e0b47544b85ef91a70a781620975695fff5542338df6191e15347d.mp4

2025-11-18 20:48:44 CET

how to download & verify @nprofile…xl8h on @nprofile…xdyf.
https://blossom.primal.net/9de87d5a6650b4f4373e55736bf8e101cd94edeb80da43b8c8501cfecc8a79cc.mp4

2025-11-14 07:17:37 CET

if you're new to bitcoin, start with a hot wallet. not a hardware wallet.

2025-11-14 00:45:03 CET

It is not funny that bitcoiners push cold storage before running a node. It should be the other way around.

2025-11-07 19:23:08 CET

how to update @nprofile…afl4 on @nprofile…xdyf.
https://blossom.primal.net/2dbda8f872e1e95a318d80f4d2cddaa5067d814efe274bee3ad53f6a1639f30f.mp4

2025-11-06 18:07:53 CET

how to download & verify #Orbot @nprofile…eruw @nprofile…n6pw on @nprofile…xdyf.
https://blossom.primal.net/772c8b67270c0933dd5d1ed18712984599f46bc04f2019ed06d2fd05800dc967.mp4

2025-11-06 00:12:42 CET

how to download & verify #Aegis on @nprofile…xdyf.
https://blossom.primal.net/9b8fb328dfd48d947ac36b5eaf4b1b7c538f6037552f022b0aa6c9ab859eacd2.mp4

2025-10-23 23:25:45 CEST

how to create an ssh public/private key pair on @nprofile…xdyf.
https://blossom.primal.net/dfaf63dd0d8e615c95516c91949259429f287d2e88f1005e6fcc89e0ab80067c.mp4

2025-10-22 16:59:34 CEST

how to download & verify @nprofile…afl4 on @nprofile…xdyf.
https://blossom.primal.net/8859cfb0446b222185a25dd05f68b71ee9e1d879855f8498ad3b3bb8371bb3cd.mp4

2025-10-21 17:19:52 CEST

how to create a private space on @nprofile…xdyf.
https://blossom.primal.net/7fcdef127d9eb559e45a1d28934acf84cd2eff45213abb71fa31c96b0f12ed84.mp4

2025-10-20 16:44:39 CEST

how to download & verify @nprofile…5sjy on @nprofile…xdyf.
https://blossom.primal.net/cce86869882d965dfaa0fd9b84cd822c06ff9d39e3d07aa4dc839c8be3c5824f.mp4