Nostr notes by Smith

Lockdowns are coming but it would stop Ursula using private jets ...

2026-04-14T22:56:56+02:00

Lockdowns are coming but it would stop Ursula using private jets

quoting
nevent1q…xcaf
⚡️🇪🇺 ICYMI - Ursula von der Leyen regarding the energy crises in Europe:

“The cheapest energy is the one you don't use. Stay home, don't drive, don't use electricity.”

@nprofile…u4p9 tell me more about your new ai agent system? I ...

2026-04-01T20:47:31+02:00

MapleAI (nprofile…u4p9) tell me more about your new ai agent system? I heard it is a private alternative to openclaw

You can install the Google keyboard (Gboard) and GraphineOS ...

2026-02-09T15:12:47+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…58w9
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You can install the Google keyboard (Gboard) and GraphineOS allows you to remove Internet access for that app. Still private

Problem with you follow list? This will explain it ...

2025-11-28T08:15:46+01:00

Problem with you follow list? This will explain it

quoting
nevent1q…d7ag
I'm seeing a lot of follow list questions on asknostr amd elsewhere today, so i thought I'd share a blanket answer:

Every time you follow or unfollow someone, a new version of your follow list is created, meant to replace the old one. Some relays may not get the memo because there's lots of relays.

When you sign into a new client, it asks whatever relays it connects with, for your follow list. The relays send what they have, which may not be the current version. If you follow/unfollow from the new client, it triggers the follow list update, editing whatever copy of your list that it has, which is then broadcast to many relays. That's how you lose some of your follows.

If the relay being asked doesn't have a copy of your list, it says "this user doesn't have one" and the client creates a new, empty list. Again, the follow/unfollow action triggers publishing & that is how you lose your whole follow list.

In short, it's a client issue because it's not making requests about you to the relays that you have in your "write" relays list, but instead to some other relay(s) that you've never sent data to before or that have old data. Avoiding the follow/unfollow actions when trying out new clients will mostly mitigate the problem. If you start using that new client regularly, eventually your follow list will make it to the appropriate relays and/or the client will get updated and start making requests to the appropriate relays.

Visit metadata.nostr.com or follows.nostr.com on occassion to back up your follow list. You can then rebroadcast the correct version, if you experience this unintended follow list fiasco. Alternatively, you can add wss://hist.nostr.land to your write/outbox relays. It will keep the latest previous version of your follow list. You can then visit the homepage to restore.

Some clients offer in-app follow list restoration, both as a paid and free feature, as well.

The UK Age‑Verification Bill will not protect kids, will mean ...

2025-10-07T14:03:56+02:00

The UK Age‑Verification Bill will not protect kids, will mean less privacy and more censorship

The new law forces users onto tiny, unregulated sites that can simply ignore the rules. Instead of keeping kids safe, it shoves them away from big, proven platforms and into corners of the web where age checks are non‑existent.

And it's happing in countries all around the world

This is a good explainer video from Techlore and well worth a watch

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/lb3Uo1Q__jE

#DigitalFreedom #Privacy #OnlineSafety #UKLaw #StopCensorship

I stopped watching the news years ago and I'm better for it. ...

2025-10-06T13:08:04+02:00

I stopped watching the news years ago and I'm better for it.

https://youtu.be/-miTTiaqFlI

One of the coolest planes ever! #nevent1q…xavp

2025-09-01T09:00:04+02:00

One of the coolest planes ever!

quoting
nevent1q…xavp
51 years ago Today, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird flew from New York to London in 1 hour, 54 minutes, 56.4 seconds, still a world record for that route.

Age verification systems will create permanent records of user ...

2025-09-01T08:24:00+02:00

Age verification systems will create permanent records of user activity, compromising privacy and freedom of information. Governments and corporations are using the protection of children as a justification for widespread surveillance and censorship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDdl4oiSolk

True but that won't stop governments implementing it "for ...

2025-08-31T21:50:52+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…yeh2
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True but that won't stop governments implementing it "for our own safety"

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that search warrants for digital ...

2025-08-31T19:55:07+02:00

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that search warrants for digital devices must specify limitations to protect privacy, as outlined in the Fourth Amendment. In People v. Carson, the court determined that warrants should only allow access to data clearly connected to the crime being investigated.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/08/fourth-amendment-victory-michigan-supreme-court-reins-digital-device-fishing-1

Pre-crime AI technology is being marketed in the US following a ...

2025-08-31T19:06:52+02:00

Pre-crime AI technology is being marketed in the US following a tragic church attack in Minneapolis, with GIDEON's AI platform aiming to preemptively detect potential violent actors.

MartyBent (nprofile…l2yj) rightly warns that pre-crime AI, despite its potential to prevent attacks, will likely be used to curb speech and target individuals who criticize the power structure, similar to practices in Europe.

https://www.tftc.io/pre-crime-in-united-states/

Proton

2025-08-31T12:45:24+02:00

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Proton

Banks printing money out of thin air is legal (when they do it) ...

2025-08-30T14:51:45+02:00

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Banks printing money out of thin air is legal (when they do it) but should be illegal

Wow, great work

2025-08-29T16:47:34+02:00

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Wow, great work

A small privacy victory - UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple ...

2025-08-28T21:08:11+02:00

A small privacy victory - UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption

The UK has dropped its demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted user data, according to US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard

The UK had initially issued a secret order in January, requiring Apple to grant access to encrypted files stored in its Cloud service. In response, Apple suspended its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for new UK users and challenged the order, eventually winning the right to publicly discuss the case

https://www.theverge.com/news/761240/uk-apple-us-encryption-back-door-demands-dropped

The UK Government has secretly allowed police forces to search ...

2025-08-28T17:01:46+02:00

The UK Government has secretly allowed police forces to search over 150 million UK passport and immigration database photos with “Orwellian” facial recognition technology for 6 years

https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5635/revealed-skyrocketing-scale-uk-polices-secret-facial-recognition-searches

What has RFK got to say about buying Moderna stock? ...

2025-02-06T20:59:52+01:00

What has RFK got to say about buying Moderna stock?

quoting
note14zv…jp07
US GOV BUYING XRP IS RETARDED.

US GOV BUYING MODERNA EQUITY IS EVIL.

nevent1q…z797

WTF! https://www.therage.co/darpa-aml-precrime/

2025-02-06T19:42:03+01:00

WTF!

https://www.therage.co/darpa-aml-precrime/

Yes Sol OS is required for privacy focused users

2025-01-31T19:15:12+01:00

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Yes Sol OS is required for privacy focused users

Considering these are over -collateralized loans backed by ...

2025-01-24T19:52:32+01:00

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Considering these are over -collateralized loans backed by Bitcoin, the interest rate seems very high. I have been keeping an eye on Debifi and like the multisig setup but you need much better rates

Finally Bitfinex gets about 100k stolen Bitcoin back. About time! ...

2025-01-17T09:53:12+01:00

Finally Bitfinex gets about 100k stolen Bitcoin back. About time!

https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-government-funds-bitfinex-hack-returned

"Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of ...

2025-01-16T21:07:24+01:00

"Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth" - Albert Einstein

I came across this video on @nprofile…s2gj @nprofile…dnr3 and ...

2025-01-16T12:56:37+01:00

I came across this video on MartyBent (nprofile…s2gj) TFTC (nprofile…dnr3) and it is amazing.

The perfect Orange Pilling tool!

https://youtu.be/YtFOxNbmD38?feature=shared

brilliant, that's made my day!

2025-01-15T12:27:34+01:00

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brilliant, that's made my day!

It does. I've been using kagi.com which is a paid for search ...

2025-01-07T13:45:44+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…28rp
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It does. I've been using kagi.com which is a paid for search engine with ChatGPT, Claud, Llama, etc built in. It's really, really good!
Kagi HQ (nprofile…qlzx)

Thanks but I tried that and the messages still come through on ...

2025-01-04T11:35:44+01:00

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Thanks but I tried that and the messages still come through on the same npub

I too use @nprofile…pfty also get these SPAM DM's. Is there ...

2025-01-03T10:08:35+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…vnhj
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I too use primal (nprofile…pfty) also get these SPAM DM's. Is there a way to block Nostr DM's?

Marathon is leveraging heat generated from its Bitcoin mining ...

2025-01-01T17:23:38+01:00

Marathon is leveraging heat generated from its Bitcoin mining operations to warm approximately 80,000 homes in Finland.

One of many uses for the heat generated by mining

https://atlas21.com/marathon-heats-80000-finnish-homes-with-bitcoin-mining-heat/

That's amazing, well done @nprofile…f04t #nevent1q…s2hj

2024-12-31T18:50:39+01:00

That's amazing, well done fountain_app (nprofile…f04t)

quoting
nevent1q…s2hj
$128,000 sent to creators on Fountain in 2024.

The 2+ Bitcoin sent over the year is now worth much more than this.

Bitcoin as programmable money allows us to build content discovery that is not driven by the fickle metric of attention.

The Nostr protocol lets us tap into a wider network of open social data to surface content that didn't originate in our app.

There are definitely still onboarding challenges for people that are new to Bitcoin - but once these are solved I think it's inevitable that Open RSS, Lightning, and Nostr become the stack for content creators that want to earn for the value they put out into the world without having to play the attention algorithm game.

Thanks for supporting Fountain in 2024 - we've got so much coming next year and we're always listening to your feedback on how to make the app better so please do reach out anytime with ideas.

Check out the full 2024 rewind stats below 👇

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 nevent1q…hsne

@nprofile…f04t I'm seeing this skip issue also

2024-12-31T18:43:39+01:00

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fountain_app (nprofile…f04t) I'm seeing this skip issue also

The Daylight Computer looks amazing, well done. When will you be ...

2024-12-31T15:17:08+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…vcrf
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The Daylight Computer looks amazing, well done. When will you be replacing the Android OS with Sol:OS and how will Sol:OS proctect the users privacy? Also are you planning on unlocking the bootloader so privacy OS's like Graphine can be loaded?

Russian Finance Minister Siluanov confirms cryptocurrency ...

2024-12-30T16:16:15+01:00

Russian Finance Minister Siluanov confirms cryptocurrency transactions are already occurring in foreign trade

https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/russia-is-using-bitcoin-foreign-trade-finance-minister-says-2024-12-25/

In reality, El Salvadore increased their bitcoin purchases from 1 ...

2024-12-30T09:51:24+01:00

In reality, El Salvadore increased their bitcoin purchases from 1 Bitcoin per day to 12 bitcoin per day, nice!

quoting
note1l30…49mv
El Salvador | Bitcoin Adoption Limited as Government Comes to Terms With IMF
El Salvador finalized a $1.4 billion agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support the government’s economic reform agenda at the cost of scaling back some of its Bitcoin policies. The deal will make accepting Bitcoin in the private sector voluntary, require all taxes to be paid in US dollars (as opposed to making it possible to pay in BTC), and see Chivo, the government-supported Bitcoin wallet, gradually unwound. In addition, the government will enhance “transparency, regulation, and supervision of digital assets” and establish a stronger Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financial Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework.

It would be funny if they bought Bitcoin with that $1.4bn IMF ...

2024-12-19T22:15:49+01:00

It would be funny if they bought Bitcoin with that $1.4bn IMF loan

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/el-salvador-to-scale-back-bitcoin-policies-for-1-4-billion-imf-loan-deal/

Welcome

2024-12-19T21:51:14+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…xz64
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Welcome

Ya these big nodes are useful but not required

2024-12-18T23:25:46+01:00

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Ya these big nodes are useful but not required

Primal 2.0 is amazing

2024-12-18T23:07:52+01:00

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Primal 2.0 is amazing

Nostr event nevent1qqsqt7d2sat7eurdykf5hhuwk4z0ufvazrjf5rhcy6x3r9x7qhghdpczyzuupx25r2rv5jrxz2turpqd68esl837hcuzcxye9r3syhypt5cz6qvwg8x

2024-12-18T22:18:50+01:00

Bitcoin doesn't need Powel or the Fed!

might be just me but I can't zap you

2024-12-18T21:45:41+01:00

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might be just me but I can't zap you

love it

2024-12-17T22:57:02+01:00

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love it

Thanks for sharing, I thought it was just me

2024-12-17T22:55:57+01:00

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Thanks for sharing, I thought it was just me

Really interesting insight into how bad Internet cencership ...

2024-12-10T12:48:54+01:00

Really interesting insight into how bad Internet cencership actually is

https://fountain.fm/episode/RsdhA3NnozVmv9Onkd65

There is going to be a full investigation and those responsible ...

2024-12-06T23:05:06+01:00

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There is going to be a full investigation and those responsible will get hefty sentences. No there won't, it will get brushed under the carpet like all the other government sculduggery

A backdoor implemented by the government gets exploited by the ...

2024-12-06T21:21:15+01:00

A backdoor implemented by the government gets exploited by the bad guys. This is why you can't put a backdoor in encryption software, we've been saying this for years!

Just to be clear, I am in no way saying that the government are the good guys.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/u-s-officials-urge-americans-to-use-encrypted-messaging-apps/

Thank you so much for this video, it's amazing. Well done!

2024-12-05T21:05:37+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…4xvn
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Thank you so much for this video, it's amazing. Well done!

Bitcoin at $100,000, I think you're right @npub1guh…6hjy we ...

2024-12-05T19:49:43+01:00

Bitcoin at $100,000, I think you're right MartyBent (npub1guh…6hjy) we have entered another dimension!

https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-100-000-the-beginning-has-come-to-an-end/

Donald Trump demands BRICS nations commit to not creating an ...

2024-12-02T11:59:19+01:00

Donald Trump demands BRICS nations commit to not creating an alternative currency to the US dollar, threatening 100% tariffs as a consequence for non-compliance.

What happen when he realises Bitcoin threatens the dollar?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-demands-commitment-brics-nations-182124621.html?ref=tftc.io&guccounter=1

@npub1yul…ncdu @npub1536…pswl & Robosata

2024-12-01T16:26:14+01:00

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hodlhodl (npub1yul…ncdu) peachbitcoin (npub1536…pswl) & Robosata

The government really have fucked up this up! #note1sv4…2ce7

2024-12-01T08:57:20+01:00

The government really have fucked up this up!

quoting
note1sv4…2ce7
If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to convince you, sorry. #Bitcoin

Great update, well done! How do you get the primal wallet working ...

2024-11-21T20:31:29+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…cvp7
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Great update, well done! How do you get the primal wallet working on the web?

The 7th Nov 2024 had the biggest inflows to the ETF's ever. ...

2024-11-09T17:51:38+01:00

The 7th Nov 2024 had the biggest inflows to the ETF's ever. Thank you Trump

We're about to see some really weird games! #note1jg4…88gs

2024-11-03T09:36:05+01:00

We're about to see some really weird games!

quoting
note1jg4…88gs
Wow this is insane:

Oasis, the first playable, realtime, open-world AI model. It's a video game, but entirely generated by AI. Oasis is the first step in our research towards more complex interactive worlds.

Oasis takes in user keyboard input and generates real-time gameplay, including physics, game rules, and graphics. You can move around, jump, pick up items, break blocks, and more. There is no game engine; just a foundation model.

https://oasis-model.github.io/
https://github.com/etched-ai/open-oasis

It's not just the US considering Unrealized Capital Gains ...

2024-11-02T18:21:14+01:00

It's not just the US considering Unrealized Capital Gains

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/denmark-to-consider-unrealized-cryptocurrency-gains-tax-next-year/

Every time I see one of these rockets land I am completely blown ...

2024-10-13T20:27:32+02:00

Every time I see one of these rockets land I am completely blown away. What an amazing feat of engineering!

quoting
note14jt…hc60
So this just happened.

"This is absolutely insane, on the first EVER attempt we have successfully caught the super heavy booster back at the launch tower..."

Truly incredible.

From the Ground:

Livestream:

Clown world! #note145a…77nk

2024-09-16T19:45:24+02:00

Clown world!

quoting
note145a…77nk
Police state city 😢

When will they learn? #note1sx9…g047

2024-09-16T19:44:00+02:00

When will they learn?

quoting
note1sx9…g047
Own goals everywhere
Clown world on full display

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/norway-bitcoin-mining-facility-shutdown-leads-to-20-higher-energy-bills-for-town-residents/

A must-see documentary on Netflix that explains how Cambridge ...

2024-09-16T19:30:43+02:00

A must-see documentary on Netflix that explains how Cambridge Analytica used Facebook to seriously influence voters in the 2016 US election, Brexit in the UK, and many other elections around the globe

https://www.netflix.com/gb/Title/80117542

Glenn Greenwald was one of the first reporters to see and write ...

2024-09-16T19:28:16+02:00

Glenn Greenwald was one of the first reporters to see and write about the Edward Snowden files. Check out his really good intro to "Why Privacy Matters". It's only 15 minutes long

https://www.ted.com/talks/glenn_greenwald_why_privacy_matters?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

I will be adding the Gamma to my collection of #Bitaxes ...

2024-09-15T21:40:56+02:00

I will be adding the Gamma to my collection of #Bitaxes

quoting
note1zp6…5gd8
Solo Satoshi is pledging to give away the very first #Bitaxe Gamma that we receive on the NOSTR platform!!!

Like, share, and follow us!

1.2 TH/s of raw desktop power. You don’t want to miss this! We’re decentralizing #Bitcoin mining together!

Welcome

2024-08-26T21:37:06+02:00

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Welcome

Welcome

2024-08-26T21:36:58+02:00

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Welcome

Can't wait to get mine #note1guc…yrfa

2024-08-21T18:56:46+02:00

Can't wait to get mine

quoting
note1guc…yrfa
The bitaxeGamma is go! The newest member in the #bitaxe lineup features the BM1370 ASIC from the Antminer S21 Pro. So far we've been able to pull 1 - 1.2 TH/s at around 15 J/TH from a single chip 🤯

We've got #bitcoin global freedom money to secure here, so everything is open source and permissionless 💪

These Bitaxe open source home miners are getting so good, a ...

2024-08-20T20:38:06+02:00

These Bitaxe open source home miners are getting so good, a Bitaxe found a block recently!

I have the Ultra, Supra and will be getting this one too.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitaxegamma-5th-major-revision-with-bm1370-asic-from-antminer-s21-pro/

Police use of face recognition technology (FRT) poses a ...

2024-08-10T21:41:08+02:00

Police use of face recognition technology (FRT) poses a particularly massive risk to our civil liberties, particularly for Black men and women and other marginalized communities

Government use of FRT needs to be banned or it will be abused

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/08/why-weak-guardrails-police-face-recognition-use-may-actually-make-things-worse

I have not. What would you recommend?

2024-08-10T16:55:55+02:00

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I have not. What would you recommend?

It's not a reddit clone but I use Primal mostly on Desktop ...

2024-08-10T15:58:08+02:00

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It's not a reddit clone but I use Primal mostly on Desktop and Amethyst on Mobile

Move to Nostr people ...

2024-08-09T09:13:39+02:00

Move to Nostr people

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/07/reddit-paywalled-subreddits/

Up until November 2021 Meta was scanning the face of every person ...

2024-08-08T22:47:24+02:00

Up until November 2021 Meta was scanning the face of every person in photos posted on the platform.

Glad to see Texas is fighting back and stopping companies from capturing biometric identifiers for a commercial purpose

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/07/texas-wins-14-billion-biometric-settlement-against-meta-it-would-have-happened

Great episode @npub1h8n…rpev & @npub1wnl…n3wr. Guy and ...

2024-05-11T14:14:00+02:00

Great episode TheGuySwann (npub1h8n…rpev) & GrassFedBitcoin (npub1wnl…n3wr).

Guy and Mechanic talk about the current state of Bitcoin, pure signal!

https://fountain.fm/episode/lgzLn14ZspAyW1Lbq0ZK

Is there a recommended wallet to receive the stable coins?

2024-04-28T17:13:13+02:00

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Is there a recommended wallet to receive the stable coins?

The banks are pretty sure they have our money ...

2024-04-26T22:25:53+02:00

The banks are pretty sure they have our money

Why?

2024-04-26T17:58:38+02:00

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Why?

When Central Banks and Governments print money it causes ...

2024-04-25T16:09:59+02:00

When Central Banks and Governments print money it causes #inflation. Inflation destroys the money. #Bitcoin fixes this!

quoting
note1gkp…e47d

A single custodian now controls the coinbase addresses of at ...

2024-04-10T12:14:56+02:00

A single custodian now controls the coinbase addresses of at least 9 pools, representing 47% of total hashrate.

It's time to consider a different type of mining pool like Ocean.xyz

Ocean is a non-custodial #bitcoin mining pool. It was relaunched recently by Luke Dashjr (npub1lh2…a9nk) GrassFedBitcoin (npub1wnl…n3wr) with support from jack (npub1sg6…f63m)

https://twitter.com/mononautical/status/1777686545715089605

Scary and so wrong! ...

2024-04-08T14:49:18+02:00

Scary and so wrong!
https://www.972mag.com/lavender-ai-israeli-army-gaza/

We're getting to the 'and then they fight you' stage. ...

2024-04-06T21:53:43+02:00

We're getting to the 'and then they fight you' stage. It's going to get messy, but we're going to win!

quoting
note15ea…jukz
A long conversation with friends just starting their journey down the rabbit hole last night reminded me how early we are, but also the inevitably.

Too many humans have already become aware of the importance of decentralization and security with more becoming aware every day.

Once seen, it is impossible to unsee….and you eventually start to realize that your actions matter.

Creating a fast growing network of us committed to that cause.

It will be messy. There will be noise, misrepresentations, and scams (tons of them) to try to reign control back. The existing system (which gets stronger by our actions within it) depends on control and it is not to be underestimated. The FUD will accelerate to layer 2 and attack lighting to try to suppress layer 1 in a similar way to gold.

It will fool many but ultimately won’t work in the long term……most simply because too many of us have already seen the truth and are using our energy to build a future of hope and abundance.

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Great episode @npub1hgh…fyz2 with @npub1wnl…n3wr, ...

2024-04-06T14:59:44+02:00

Great episode Danielprince (npub1hgh…fyz2) with GrassFedBitcoin (npub1wnl…n3wr), @giacomozucco & @leo_haf.

Very informative discussion about SPAM on bitcoin. If you are on the fence about this issue it's time to pick a side and support filtering out these types of transactions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDHx8XyIsxA&t=522s

#Bitcoin #Mining is not decentralised, the hashing is but only ...

2024-04-02T20:55:24+02:00

#Bitcoin #Mining is not decentralised, the hashing is but only about 12 main mining pools construct the block templates and decide what transactions go in the blocks. That is way too much power in too few hands!

Listen to GrassFedBitcoin (npub1wnl…n3wr) explain the problems and solution to stephanlivera (npub1r8l…x5dk)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uql43yYa4Bs

Well done for speaking out about this. After listening to you on ...

2024-04-01T15:24:08+02:00

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Well done for speaking out about this. After listening to you on petermccormack (npub14mc…frlx) & preston (npub1s5y…6q7z) podcast I think you are 100% right, we must fight this SPAM. I'm pointing my miners to Ocean today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXccoOlmtMY

2024-04-01T13:41:26+02:00

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXccoOlmtMY

Check out @preston podcast where @GrassFedBitcoin explains how ...

2024-04-01T13:40:58+02:00

Check out @preston podcast where @GrassFedBitcoin explains how bad it is for Bitcoin to have only 12 main mining pools deciding what transactions go into blocks and how important new mining pools like Ocean are for keeping Bitcoin decentralised and censorship resistant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXccoOlmtMY

Check out @npub1s5y…6q7z podcast where @npub1wnl…n3wr ...

2024-04-01T13:40:10+02:00

Check out preston (npub1s5y…6q7z) podcast where GrassFedBitcoin (npub1wnl…n3wr) explains how bad it is for Bitcoin to have only 12 main mining pools deciding what transactions go into blocks and how important new mining pools like Ocean are for keeping Bitcoin decentralised and censorship resistant

Gets about 450GH

2024-03-26T21:58:54+01:00

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Gets about 450GH

Not many, better for solo mining and supporting the network

2024-03-26T21:58:08+01:00

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Not many, better for solo mining and supporting the network

Forgot to mention Bitaxe is Open source

2024-03-26T21:31:37+01:00

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Bixaxe - The small bitcoin miner for home that is decentralising ...

2024-03-26T21:25:42+01:00

Bixaxe - The small bitcoin miner for home that is decentralising the mining industry

I got mine setup and I love it!

https://www.thesolomining.co/post/the-rise-of-bitaxe-how-this-platform-is-revolutionizing-global-mining-decentralization

https://youtu.be/f2CNs3iYBb0?si=0R9wuyI5KZJ4OvpY

HodlHodl and Peach are also good

2024-03-18T22:45:40+01:00

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HodlHodl and Peach are also good

Robosats is pretty good, I've used it many times

2024-03-18T22:44:43+01:00

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Robosats is pretty good, I've used it many times

Yes, but protecting the Proton account with a Yubikey or similar ...

2024-03-18T19:38:43+01:00

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Yes, but protecting the Proton account with a Yubikey or similar would be better.

Nostr only

2024-03-18T08:51:22+01:00

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Nostr only

Primal on iOS is getting Multi-account support, can't wait ...

2024-03-17T21:59:00+01:00

Primal on iOS is getting Multi-account support, can't wait for this to come to Android.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/primal-ios-v1-3-6/

Starshield will enable the US government to spy on anyone on ...

2024-03-17T19:47:29+01:00

Starshield will enable the US government to spy on anyone on earth!

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> DEEPENING TIES BETWEEN BILLIONAIRE ENTREPRENEUR ELON MUSK'S SPACE COMPANY AND NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCIES.

> THE CLASSIFIED CONSTELLATION OF SPY SATELLITES REPRESENTS ONE OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER CAPABILITIES IN SPACE BECAUSE IT IS DESIGNED TO OFFER THE MOST PERSISTENT, PERVASIVE AND RAPID COVERAGE OF ACTIVITIES ON EARTH.

> "NO ONE CAN HIDE," ONE OF THE SOURCES SAID OF THE SYSTEM’S POTENTIAL CAPABILITY, WHEN DESCRIBING THE NETWORK'S REACH.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/musks-spacex-is-building-spy-satellite-network-us-intelligence-agency-sources-2024-03-16/

Bitcoin Jungle in Costa Rica, nice! #note1xv6…e6n4

2024-03-13T09:20:55+01:00

Bitcoin Jungle in Costa Rica, nice!

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https://youtu.be/l3c8l4rgp6s

WTF!

2024-03-12T20:28:27+01:00

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WTF!

Well said!

2024-03-12T16:56:05+01:00

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Well said!

Looks really good in dark mode!

2024-03-12T10:57:35+01:00

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Looks really good in dark mode!

A bit of a long shot but would there be any way to link this to a ...

2024-03-12T10:55:36+01:00

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A bit of a long shot but would there be any way to link this to a custom domain?

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2024-03-11T22:32:17+01:00

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Part 4 of a 5 part series for beginners about the importance of online privacy.

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Practical Steps and Tools

In the vast digital landscape where free services are entwined with personal convenience, protecting one’s privacy often appears as a daunting task. However, the digital age also offers a plethora of tools and strategies designed to safeguard personal information. This article outlines practical steps individuals can take to enhance their privacy online and introduces privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) that can significantly reduce the footprint left behind in the digital sand.

Strategies for Minimizing Personal Data Exposure

The first line of defense against privacy invasion is minimizing the amount of personal data shared online. This can be achieved through conscious data sharing, utilizing privacy settings on social media, and understanding the terms of service and privacy policies of platforms.

Conscious Sharing: Think twice before sharing personal information online, whether it's on social media, online forms, or registration pages. Question the necessity of providing detailed personal data for the service offered.

Adjusting Privacy Settings: Dive into the privacy settings of online accounts and adjust them to the highest level of privacy comfort. Opt out of data sharing and tracking options wherever possible.

Understanding Terms of Service: While often lengthy and complex, the terms of service and privacy policies provide insight into how data is collected, used, and shared. Tools like "Terms of Service; Didn't Read" (tosdr.org) can help simplify this information.

The Role of Encryption and Secure Communication Tools

Encryption is a powerful tool for protecting data privacy, ensuring that information is readable only by the intended recipient.

Secure Messaging Apps: Opt for messaging apps that offer end-to-end encryption, such as Signal or WhatsApp, to protect the contents of your communication from being intercepted.

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): A VPN encrypts internet traffic, hiding your online activities from ISPs, advertisers, and potential eavesdroppers. It's particularly useful when using public Wi-Fi networks.

Encrypted Email Services: Services like ProtonMail and Tutanota offer encrypted email communication, adding an extra layer of privacy to your email exchanges.

Head over to https://www.privacyguides.org/en/tools/ to see the recommended tools and services to use. Also have a look a https://alternativeto.net/ and see if you can find OpenSource alternatives to the services you use now.

Legal Protections and Rights

Familiarizing oneself with the legal protections and rights concerning online privacy can empower individuals to take action when their privacy is compromised.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): For residents of the EU, GDPR offers some privacy protections, including the right to access, rectify, and erase personal data held by companies.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Residents of California can leverage CCPA to request businesses to disclose the data collected about them and opt-out of the sale of their personal information.

Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs)

Beyond individual actions, numerous technologies have been developed to enhance user privacy automatically.

Privacy-focused Browsers: Browsers like Brave or Firefox with privacy extensions can block trackers and ads, reducing the amount of data collected by websites.

Search Engines That Respect Privacy: Switching to search engines like Brave Search, DuckDuckGo or Startpage can prevent search queries from being tracked and linked to your identity.

Data Anonymization Tools: Tools that anonymize data, such as Tor Browser, can obscure your online activities, making it difficult for trackers to build a coherent profile.

Head over to https://www.privacyguides.org/en/tools/ to see the recommended tools and services to use. Also have a look a https://alternativeto.net/ and see if you can find OpenSource alternatives to the services you use now.

Conclusion

Protecting your privacy in an era dominated by free services is both a right and a responsibility. By taking proactive steps to minimize data exposure, utilizing encryption and secure communication tools, and leveraging legal protections, individuals can significantly enhance their online privacy. Moreover, adopting privacy-enhancing technologies not only shields personal information but also sends a clear message to service providers about the value users place on their privacy. As digital citizens, we have the power to shape the digital landscape into one that respects and protects our privacy.

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2024-03-10T14:16:55+01:00

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Part 3 of a 5 part series for beginners about the importance of online privacy.

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The Trade-off Between Convenience and Privacy

The allure of free online services, from social media to news platforms, has undeniably transformed the way we interact with the digital world. These services, while offering unparalleled convenience and connectivity, often come at the cost of personal privacy. This trade-off, frequently overlooked or underestimated by users, underscores a critical dilemma in the digital age: the balance between convenience and the protection of personal information. This section explores the nuances of this trade-off, examining consumer behavior, the illusion of control, and the long-term implications of prioritizing convenience over privacy.

Understanding the Convenience-Privacy Paradox

At the heart of the digital economy lies a paradox: while users express concern about privacy, their behaviors often suggest a willingness to sacrifice it for convenience. This dichotomy is not born out of apathy but rather a complex calculus where the immediate benefits of digital services overshadow the abstract and often distant risks associated with data privacy breaches.

Consumer Behavior: The ease of use, immediate gratification, and personalized experiences offered by online platforms encourage users to overlook the privacy policies and data collection practices of these services. This behavior is further compounded by the 'privacy paradox,' where users' stated concerns about privacy do not translate into privacy-protective actions.

The Illusion of Control

Many digital platforms offer users privacy settings and tools purportedly designed to give them control over their data. However, these measures often create an illusion of control rather than providing substantive privacy protections.

Complexity and Ambiguity: Privacy settings can be complex, difficult to navigate, and not always as comprehensive as users might believe. This complexity can lead users to think they have more control over their data than they actually do.

Default Settings: Platforms often set privacy controls to be more permissive by default, relying on users not to take the initiative to change them. This design choice significantly impacts the amount of data collected and shared.

The Long-term Implications

The preference for convenience over privacy has long-term implications for both individuals and society.

Erosion of Privacy Norms: As data collection becomes normalized, there's a risk that societal norms around privacy will erode, leading to a future where privacy is undervalued and unprotected.

Vulnerability to Data Breaches: The accumulation of personal data in centralized databases increases the risk and potential impact of data breaches, exposing individuals to identity theft, fraud, and other forms of cybercrime.

Surveillance and Autonomy: The extensive data collection practices support a surveillance infrastructure that can be exploited, not just by marketers but by governments and malicious actors, threatening individual autonomy and freedoms.

Navigating the Trade-off

The path to reconciling the convenience-privacy dilemma involves both individual action and systemic change.

Individual Action: Users must become more privacy-savvy, taking proactive steps to understand and utilize privacy settings, and supporting services that respect user privacy.

Systemic Change: There's a need for stronger privacy regulations and policies that prioritize user consent, transparency, and the minimization of data collection. Additionally, the development of technologies that enhance privacy without sacrificing convenience can help shift the balance.

Conclusion

The trade-off between convenience and privacy is a defining challenge of the digital age. While the benefits of free online services are immediate and tangible, the costs to privacy are often abstract and only felt in the long term. Bridging this gap requires a concerted effort from users, service providers, and regulators to foster a digital ecosystem where convenience and privacy are not mutually exclusive but are integrated into the fabric of digital interactions. In doing so, we can pave the way for a future where digital services enhance our lives without compromising our fundamental right to privacy.

If you are a Bitcoiner, yes

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If you are a Bitcoiner, yes