Nostr notes by ripsline

what's your favorite?

2026-04-02T04:57:46Z

In reply to nevent1q…7p9p
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what's your favorite?

elite people will move money using dedicated encrypted hardware ...

2026-03-31T21:40:12Z

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.

what if I drop it? will my keys be wiped?

2026-03-31T15:44:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…408p
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what if I drop it? will my keys be wiped?

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2026-03-29T17:00:01Z

the end of privacy is the end of freewill.

privacy is freedom.

2026-03-28T18:14:01Z

In reply to nevent1q…8rml
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privacy is freedom.

so basically in ten years America will be the same. which begs ...

2026-03-27T01:10:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…5fm6
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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.

phone numbers are a legacy technology that needs to be ...

2026-03-26T20:08:39Z

In reply to nevent1q…69jf
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phone numbers are a legacy technology that needs to be eradicated.

terminal app?

2026-03-25T21:19:45Z

In reply to nevent1q…7rz5
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terminal app?

Have you downloaded Accrescent store?

2026-03-23T18:06:21Z

In reply to nevent1q…swuy
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Have you downloaded Accrescent store?

some thoughts on lightning. can be extremely private but it's ...

2026-03-18T00:17:50Z

some thoughts on lightning.

can be extremely private but it's arguably more expensive than just sending on-chain.

trade-off: everyone needs to connect to a large routing node for reliable transactions.

should it be "easy" to run a decentralized bank?

it's a baby.

can I flash it on a pixel?

2026-03-17T15:01:47Z

In reply to nevent1q…49d0
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can I flash it on a pixel?

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2026-03-14T00:40:37Z

with great privacy comes great responsibility.

computers are weapons (tools) and if we do not learn how to use ...

2026-03-12T17:24:15Z

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.

run a bitcoin lightning node. ...

2026-03-11T20:48:39Z

In reply to nevent1q…2730
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run a bitcoin lightning node.

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

I'll travel with you.

2026-03-11T19:40:08Z

In reply to nevent1q…tk6h
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I'll travel with you.

thanks mate! I actually need to update the website. Use github ...

2026-03-11T19:24:19Z

In reply to nevent1q…8ekk
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thanks mate! I actually need to update the website. Use github for most recent info on the project. Love the idea of a "why choose this node" section. And customer testimonials too. Thanks so much.

let's go that would make my day sir.

2026-03-11T04:38:13Z

In reply to nevent1q…yyv8
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let's go that would make my day sir.

instagram captures men and women because it uses two of the ...

2026-03-10T23:50:44Z

instagram captures men and women because it uses two of the strongest deadly sins. envy (women) and lust (men)

we will someday all start our day by opening a terminal rather ...

2026-03-10T23:36:04Z

we will someday all start our day by opening a terminal rather than a web browser.

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2026-03-10T22:09:41Z

shoot to get hot, shoot to stay hot.

wtf

2026-03-10T22:05:48Z

In reply to nevent1q…w7r6
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wtf

pretty sure #grapheneos stopped recommending Aurora store years ...

2026-03-10T21:38:17Z

In reply to nevent1q…fg32
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pretty sure #grapheneos stopped recommending Aurora store years ago. Probably not a good idea to share google accounts with people to download apps...

do people still use Aurora store?

2026-03-10T21:32:09Z

In reply to nevent1q…xpud
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do people still use Aurora store?

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2026-03-10T21:28:11Z

I think I may kill the web browser.

dying for feedback out here: ...

2026-03-10T21:21:31Z

In reply to nevent1q…2adh
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dying for feedback out here:

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

Virtual Private Node v0.3.4 🧅 ALL downloads route through Tor ...

2026-03-08T05:35:13Z

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

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2026-03-08T01:24:26Z

we reach our greatest satisfactions in the action of creation.

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

2026-03-07T05:27:15Z

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

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2026-03-06T03:11:41Z

what are we here for if not to change things?

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2026-03-06T03:11:04Z

make privacy convenient

you're bugging

2026-03-05T16:18:07Z

In reply to nevent1q…uhgt
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you're bugging

Virtual Private Node v0.3.1 — Syncthing channel backups, ...

2026-03-03T18:18:02Z

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

I use it for automatic lightning SCB backups. check it out: ...

2026-02-28T22:51:12Z

In reply to nevent1q…wldp
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I use it for automatic lightning SCB backups. check it out: github.com/ripsline/virtual-private-node

Virtual Private Node v0.3.0 — Lightning Accounts This release ...

2026-02-26T22:27:00Z

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

oh cool thanks. yeah I am curious what the whole setup is? what ...

2026-02-25T17:51:25Z

In reply to nevent1q…ccfp
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oh cool thanks. yeah I am curious what the whole setup is? what node implementation, wallet, etc.

you ever listen to Jeff booth?

2026-02-25T16:19:06Z

In reply to nevent1q…yrxu
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you ever listen to Jeff booth?

LndHub is the sub-accounts tech.

2026-02-24T17:15:27Z

In reply to nevent1q…glew
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LndHub is the sub-accounts tech.

u mean LndHub?

2026-02-24T16:34:54Z

In reply to nevent1q…3cen
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u mean LndHub?

what about FUTO?

2026-02-23T06:56:24Z

In reply to nevent1q…57p7
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what about FUTO?

Virtual Private Node v0.2.3 released — security hardening for ...

2026-02-23T02:34:14Z

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

what are you using to generate that lightning invoice on ...

2026-02-22T04:34:02Z

In reply to nevent1q…98hj
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what are you using to generate that lightning invoice on takemysats?

Virtual Private Node v0.2.2 is out. This is a one-command ...

2026-02-22T04:05:23Z

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

nobody is going to give their bot a credit card but they will ...

2026-02-21T04:05:43Z

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

mynymbox.io @nprofile…8rud

2026-02-20T16:16:20Z

In reply to nevent1q…5lph
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mynymbox.io Mynymbox (nprofile…8rud)

I am betting on people wanting to learn skills that give them ...

2026-02-19T16:14:03Z

I am betting on people wanting to learn skills that give them freedom.

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2026-02-19T03:36:33Z

freedom is self-taught.

power takes freedom. take your freedom back with tools that give ...

2026-02-17T18:05:53Z

power takes freedom. take your freedom back with tools that give you power.

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

2026-02-17T15:40:58Z

this and speech-to-text is the future.

quoting
naddr1qv…n054

GrapheneOS now supports a Terminal app, which runs a full Debian 12 (Bookworm) virtual machine using hardware-based virtualization. This is not a container or compatibility layer but an actual Linux kernel running in an isolated VM, complete with systemd, apt, and the full Debian package ecosystem. The feature uses pKVM (protected KVM) on Pixel 6 and later devices, providing hardware-enforced isolation between Android and the Linux guest.

To enable the Terminal app, first activate Developer Options by navigating to Settings, then About, then Device identifiers, and tapping "Build number" seven times. A toast notification will confirm developer mode is active. Then go to Settings, System, Developer options, and toggle on "Linux development environment." The Terminal app will appear in your app drawer.

Before launching Terminal for the first time, you must address a known bug: the app fails to initialize while a VPN is active. If you run a VPN on your device (including local VPN services like DuckDuckGo's App Tracking Protection or Blokada), disable it before opening Terminal. The app will hang at "Preparing terminal" indefinitely otherwise. Once the VM has completed its initial setup and you have a working shell, you can re-enable your VPN for regular use. Only the initial launch and setup require the VPN to be disabled.

On first launch, Terminal downloads the Debian base image and configures the VM. After a minute or two, you will see a standard Debian shell prompt. You are now running a full Linux environment on your phone, hardware-isolated from the Android system above it.

OpenCode is an open-source AI coding agent released under the MIT license. Unlike proprietary alternatives that lock you into a single model provider, OpenCode works with Claude, OpenAI, Google, local models, or any of dozens of other providers. The project has accumulated over sixty thousand GitHub stars and serves more than six hundred thousand developers monthly. It provides the same agentic coding capabilities as commercial tools while letting you choose your model provider and inspect every line of the source code.

Installing OpenCode in your new Debian VM takes one command. Run the following in your Terminal:
curl -fsSL https://opencode.ai/install | bash
The installer downloads the appropriate ARM64 binary and places it in your path. Alternatively, if you prefer package managers, you can install via npm with npm install -g opencode-ai after installing Node.js through apt.

After installation, run opencode to launch the terminal UI. On first run, use the /connect command to authenticate with your chosen model provider. OpenCode Zen offers a curated selection of tested models if you want a quick start, but you can configure any provider by adding your API keys.

The interface presents two modes accessible via the Tab key. Plan mode analyzes code and suggests changes without modifying anything, useful for understanding unfamiliar codebases or reviewing proposed implementations before committing. Build mode gives the agent full access to create, edit, and delete files while executing shell commands. You can drag images directly into the terminal for visual context, undo changes with /undo, and share conversation links with /share.

Because OpenCode runs inside the Debian VM rather than on Android directly, you have access to standard development tools. Install Git, your preferred language runtimes, linters, and build tools through apt as you would on any Debian system. The VM mounts your Downloads folder at /mnt/shared, allowing file transfer between Android and Linux. Clone repositories, edit code with your AI assistant, run tests, and commit changes, all from a device in your pocket.

The combination matters for more than convenience. GrapheneOS provides a security and privacy foundation that most development environments lack, while the hardware VM isolation means a compromise in your development environment cannot directly access your Android apps and data. OpenCode's open-source nature and provider independence means you control your toolchain rather than renting it from a vendor who might change terms, raise prices, or discontinue service. You can audit the code, fork it, run it against local models, or switch providers without losing your workflow.

Current limitations include restricted GPU acceleration (the VM uses software rendering by default, with experimental VirGL support available), no access to Android sensors or cameras from within the VM, and a single-VM-per-device constraint. The shared folder access is limited to Downloads. These constraints will likely loosen as Android's virtualization support matures in future releases.

For developers who already run GrapheneOS, this feature adds a real capability without requiring additional hardware. For those considering the switch, it removes one common objection: that a privacy-focused phone cannot be a productive development machine. It can, and now it runs the same open-source AI tools available on desktop Linux, against whatever model provider you choose to trust.

eventually most people will trust their little ai assistant with ...

2026-02-17T15:26:56Z

In reply to nevent1q…5zjp
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eventually most people will trust their little ai assistant with a few sats, no?

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2026-02-17T03:51:00Z

run a node and stop using their money.

Virtual Private Node — a private Bitcoin & Lightning node ...

2026-02-17T00:17:23Z

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

how come y'all don't have an apk? I don't like ...

2026-02-15T18:59:01Z

In reply to nevent1q…xfyz
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how come y'all don't have an apk? I don't like f-droid.

stock android?

2026-02-14T09:12:33Z

In reply to nevent1q…3lfk
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stock android?

imessage is crazy

2026-02-05T06:39:12Z

In reply to nevent1q…vg5e
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imessage is crazy

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2026-02-04T19:24:47Z

Nostr we will win.

HoneyB

2026-02-04T18:12:07Z

In reply to nevent1q…udha
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HoneyB

the idea of one device with many applications is a broken model. ...

2026-02-04T03:02:01Z

the idea of one device with many applications is a broken model.

the correct model is different devices dedicated to different tasks.

jumble.social amethyst

2026-02-03T18:33:39Z

In reply to nevent1q…d2ns
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jumble.social
amethyst

you have to be a good writer now if you want to have any online ...

2026-02-03T04:54:21Z

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.

what is a killer application that will bring everyone to nostr? ...

2026-02-02T18:01:08Z

what is a killer application that will bring everyone to nostr?

#asknostr

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2026-02-02T17:37:27Z

what's up Nostr?

every second we make small decisions that compound into large ...

2026-01-31T18:06:51Z

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.

interesting idea.

2026-01-29T23:25:36Z

In reply to nevent1q…strc
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interesting idea.

that is awesome. how far if ever until we have a stable terminal ...

2026-01-29T22:41:53Z

In reply to nevent1q…3jgs
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that is awesome.

how far if ever until we have a stable terminal app that can be run from any user profile?

IF you are gonna use a hardware wallet, it better be bought in ...

2026-01-29T15:29:37Z

IF you are gonna use a hardware wallet, it better be bought in person w/ cash or lightning.

quoting
nevent1q…4p3d
Why buy Blockstream Jade in person at Plan B El Salvador?

✅ Get self-custody advice from the engineers behind the tech
✅ No shipping delays
✅ Private purchase

Supplies are limited. Pick up your tool for self-custody in Bitcoin country.

https://youtube.com/shorts/xQXuc8v-LdQ

what does a child learn when u give them a cold wallet with ...

2026-01-28T18:19:32Z

In reply to nevent1q…468m
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what does a child learn when u give them a cold wallet with bitcoin you've been saving for them?

my kid will learn how to use a computer properly, no need for a ...

2026-01-28T07:14:55Z

In reply to nevent1q…ld59
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my kid will learn how to use a computer properly, no need for a cold wallet.

Gigi we are not mourning. Good rejoicing maybe instead?

2026-01-26T08:40:26Z

In reply to nevent1q…cesy
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Gigi we are not mourning. Good rejoicing maybe instead?

!!! If you're gonna do it use a dedicated PC that has zero ...

2026-01-25T21:40:10Z

In reply to nevent1q…5n50
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!!! If you're gonna do it use a dedicated PC that has zero info about you.

none of my followers want to earn an easy $100? #nevent1q…09ev

2026-01-22T15:24:19Z

none of my followers want to earn an easy $100?

quoting
nevent1q…09ev
YO let's create #MoneyBadger here on #nostr.

I'll start.

If someone gifts me a Claude Pro subscription, I'll send them an additional $100 in sats.

email the gifted Claude Pro (~$220) to nostrmoneybadger.neutron309@simplelogin.com and include your npub.

I will zap you $320 in sats.

Yes, you have to trust that I will not destroy my brand and never zap.

The first comment with a matching email is the winner.

YO let's create #MoneyBadger here on #nostr. I'll start. ...

2026-01-22T04:27:01Z

YO let's create #MoneyBadger here on #nostr.

I'll start.

If someone gifts me a Claude Pro subscription, I'll send them an additional $100 in sats.

email the gifted Claude Pro (~$220) to nostrmoneybadger.neutron309@simplelogin.com and include your npub.

I will zap you $320 in sats.

Yes, you have to trust that I will not destroy my brand and never zap.

The first comment with a matching email is the winner.

I believe financial sovereign bitcoin is accessible: run a node ...

2026-01-22T03:59:55Z

In reply to nevent1q…jlq3
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I believe financial sovereign bitcoin is accessible: run a node and do not buy from exchanges.

what about the fact that we now have zero privacy when we want to ...

2026-01-21T22:06:15Z

what about the fact that we now have zero privacy when we want to drive a car?

quoting
nevent1q…ma63
i have been consistent on this in the past: through the use of insurance requirements, it will become prohibitively expensive to drive your own car

incredibly fucked up

easier to make freedom expensive than illegal

what did you have to change about Zeus to make it work in South ...

2026-01-20T19:52:39Z

In reply to nevent1q…6x0e
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what did you have to change about Zeus to make it work in South Africa?

if you attach your social security number to your bitcoin, ...

2026-01-19T00:25:27Z

if you attach your social security number to your bitcoin, it's not your butcoin.

quoting
nevent1q…552a
If you don’t hold the keys to your Bitcoin, it’s not your Bitcoin.

what nostr client are you on?

2026-01-18T05:25:13Z

In reply to nevent1q…6lzz
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what nostr client are you on?

I have read the documentation on that setup. It doesn't have ...

2026-01-18T02:26:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…h8qy
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I have read the documentation on that setup. It doesn't have to be that complicated.

I hope to work with you in the future.

no one should give a percentage of what they earn to a ...

2026-01-18T02:21:49Z

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no one should give a percentage of what they earn to a third-party bank, kyc or not.

when nostr is as big as youtube, there will be no tiny amount of sats and you can bet the LSPs will kyc users.

the third-party LSPs are trust models we need to remove, not encourage.

I appreciate your kind words, ripsline makes running a node as easy and private as possible.

all the bitcoin influencers think that self-custody is the ...

2026-01-18T02:12:23Z

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.

of course. love the service you offer. you might want to consider ...

2026-01-17T21:09:25Z

In reply to nevent1q…48hj
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of course. love the service you offer. you might want to consider running BTCPayServer from a VPS as to not leak your residential IP address. If you try to use Lightning via Tor, it will never work. again, happy to help you out as I said I am a fan.

maybe you can transcribe the Pod then use @npub1yzv…rf8q.

2026-01-17T17:56:44Z

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maybe you can transcribe the Pod then use YakiHonne (npub1yzv…rf8q).

it hurts my soul how many cool projects on nostr use a ...

2026-01-17T17:47:40Z

it hurts my soul how many cool projects on nostr use a third-party lightning service to send/receive zaps. this is not the way.

I would just do signal group and make sure they are a client ...

2026-01-17T17:35:15Z

In reply to nevent1q…r5hc
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I would just do signal group and make sure they are a client before letting them in. would be hard to kick past clients. I would love to help you guys configure your BTCPayServer to better serve your Nostr profile.

Feel free to signal me @ripsline.01

Zapstore & Obtainium FTW indeed. check out some of my ...

2026-01-17T17:29:22Z

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Zapstore & Obtainium FTW indeed. check out some of my tutorials and make sure you always verify your downloads from Obtainium.

Please let me help the team setup a BTCPayServer. I charge ...

2026-01-17T16:53:46Z

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Please let me help the team setup a BTCPayServer. I charge one-time setup fee and provide ongoing support.

ripsline.com

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

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2026-01-16T16:53:40Z

I just want to live my life without a banking app.

technical or not, everyone should run their own bitcoin & ...

2026-01-15T20:30:23Z

technical or not, everyone should run their own bitcoin & lightning node and gain access to a payments system with zero third-party fees. businesses & individuals should promote themselves to bitcoin's network of loyal customers.

ripsline.com makes it easy.

I encourage technical folks to install from github and provide feedback : https://github.com/ripsline/Virtual-Private-Node

Better Bitcoin Beginnings When I first discovered bitcoin, I ...

2026-01-14T23:30:28Z

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.

looks gucci

2026-01-13T18:16:54Z

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looks gucci

found it on Amethyst too. very nice.

2026-01-13T17:17:53Z

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found it on Amethyst too. very nice.

oh primal?

2026-01-13T17:16:42Z

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oh primal?

where do u find that?

2026-01-13T17:16:17Z

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where do u find that?

how to download & verify #Briar on #grapheneos. ...

2026-01-13T16:51:01Z

how to download & verify #Briar on #grapheneos.

how to download & verify #Brave on #grapheneos. ...

2026-01-13T02:05:05Z

how to download & verify #Brave on #grapheneos.

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2026-01-12T20:33:45Z

test personal relay.

new blog — About Us : https://ripsline.com/blog/about-us/

2026-01-12T18:16:36Z

new blog — About Us : https://ripsline.com/blog/about-us/

you just have to wait for your relays to load.

2026-01-12T04:27:40Z

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you just have to wait for your relays to load.

it has been awful lately.

2026-01-12T04:08:57Z

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it has been awful lately.

if you want firefox, why not LibreWolf? https://librewolf.net/

2026-01-11T18:12:38Z

In reply to nevent1q…ex9n
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if you want firefox, why not LibreWolf?
https://librewolf.net/

would be sick if it swung open into a bench.

2026-01-06T17:49:53Z

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would be sick if it swung open into a bench.