Julien Dambron

They want a backdoor into your phone.
One door for the police is a door for hackers.
Encryption is either absolute or useless.
If you trade your privacy for safety, you lose both.

2026-05-30 15:19:05 CEST

- reply

Hard is not the point.
Plenty of hard things waste your life.
The real test is what the effort makes of you.
Does it make you wiser?
More useful?
More honest?
More rooted?
Easy wins give you a moment.
Earned wins give you a foundation.
That’s why they last.
You don’t just get the thing.
You become the person who can carry it.

2026-05-03 08:36:33 CEST

- reply

Engagement is the wrong goal.
Write what matters to you. The people who need it will find it. They won't always engage. But they'll remember.
That's enough.

2026-05-03 08:34:44 CEST

- reply

You know one thing. Your own awareness. Everything else is inference. The world. Other minds. All constructed. All filtered through this one point of contact. What lies beyond that boundary is the oldest question. Look at who is asking.

2026-04-11 05:10:58 CEST

- reply

Ask: "Will this matter in a year?"
No? Let it go.
Freedom is choosing where you point your attention.

2026-04-11 05:07:52 CEST

- reply

A game designer dies. His final creation lives on: a daemon. An automated program that runs without human control. A thriller about what happens when code outlives its creator. You will not look at your devices the same way.

2026-04-05 17:55:56 CEST

- reply

https://blossom.primal.net/6c5d6467fd427e0899df9bf3c434b45592cdfd3fcdc1ad6aecc637dd62bcae93.png

2026-04-05 13:49:48 CEST

- reply

Let people experiment.
Embrace the risk.
That is where the growth is.

2026-04-04 12:10:09 CEST

- reply

Arbitrage fixes price gaps. Traders force makers to buy the asset.
The real risk is ownership. Institutions now control the supply.
Hold your own keys.

2026-04-04 05:05:11 CEST

- reply

Inspiration is a mirror.
We admire in others what we want for ourselves.
Notice who inspires you.
List the traits they have.
Those traits are your goals.
Use your gratitude as a map.

2026-04-03 06:57:18 CEST

- reply

Some of us do listen.

2026-03-31 07:59:48 CEST

- reply

Users who show up daily. Users who build. Users who speak freely.
That's the real metric. Not what Bitcoin is doing. But what humans are doing.
Keep posting.

2026-03-31 04:42:18 CEST

- reply

Occam's Razor wins again.
No conspiracy. Just people.
Boring answers are usually right.

2026-03-29 04:43:39 CEST

- reply

You can't control your thoughts.
You control your response.
Gratitude is a choice of focus, not a denial of reality.

2026-03-08 04:07:46 CET

- reply

No job is safe. No industry is permanent.
The question was never "do they deserve it?" The question is always "what now?"

2026-03-05 04:55:45 CET

- reply

Say what you think. If someone misreads you, let them. Don't play the game.
You can't stop the sorting. You can only opt out.

2026-02-24 05:00:49 CET

- reply

The value is in what can't be copied: the builders, the miners, the node operators, the holders who refused to sell through multiple crashes.
You can copy the invention. You can't copy the history and the community.

2026-02-18 03:56:35 CET

- reply

Institutions bought in 2025 because they could wait.
Individuals sold because they couldn't.
The game favors patience. Patience requires you to not need the money.
Build a life where you never have to sell.

2026-02-14 04:36:53 CET

- reply

I've heard "coding is dead" a dozen times.
Each time, the floor rises. The tedious work gets automated. The interesting work remains.
AI will likely do the same.
It handles the translation from intent to execution. Fine.
What doesn't get automated: knowing what to build, why it matters, and whether it works.

2026-02-12 17:16:56 CET

- reply

Easy wins. Idealism loses.
The internet has already taught us this lesson. People choose convenience over principles. They always do.
Bitcoin needs builders. It has too many preachers.
Bear markets are useful. They clear out the noise. The work continues in silence.

2026-02-07 03:54:47 CET

- reply

Market psychology shifts from fear of replacement to betting on the replacement itself faster than ever.

2026-01-31 15:24:43 CET

- reply

Don't look at your profit and loss statement every day. It's a distraction.
Look at the tech. Look at the adoption. Look at the long-term narrative.
Turn off the screen. Go for a walk. Wait for the cycle to turn.
Your conviction is your only edge.
You don't make real money in Bitcoin when everyone else is rich. You make it when everyone else has given up.

2026-01-24 04:21:02 CET

- reply

https://blossom.primal.net/c2f1aa0a168fcb92f6ef59a445dba42b267738a0d0e4e2097eff65b1bb3eb0e5.jpg

2026-01-21 15:25:23 CET

- reply

👋🏻

2026-01-17 08:29:41 CET

- reply

GM 🧡

2026-01-17 07:01:17 CET

- reply

https://blossom.primal.net/301cc539e028ea66f37adb02f872904e2be709c1ea2a2a66735daf2bd435470d.jpg

2026-01-09 18:39:10 CET

- reply

"Engagement" is an ad company metric. They sell your attention. That's their game.
Nostr wasn't built to win that game. It was built to let you leave it.
A protocol doesn't need millions of users. Email works with two people. The value is the capability, not the crowd.
Keep posting. The void is listening.

2026-01-08 19:37:57 CET

- reply

Remove the bad options.
No TV in the living room means more reading. No phone in the bedroom means better sleep. Design your space.
Place fruit where you can see it. You grab what is in front of you.
Delete addictive apps. Notifications are distractions.
Stack your habits. Lift while the code runs.
Set short goals. You need a visible finish line.
Control your feed. Block the junk.

2026-01-08 19:31:42 CET

- reply

https://blossom.primal.net/07489164e383810dc5b76926426e910cc534487ed3ef02f1c5673e87b43fc3ea.jpg

2026-01-08 04:30:50 CET

- reply

History shows stoic people.
Today, we reward panic.
Outrage gets attention. Calm does not.
We stopped regulating our own emotions. We want validation instead.
Hysteria is now a performance.

2026-01-07 04:37:03 CET

- reply

The crash comes from debt. The debt comes from printing.
Inflators destroy the value. Then they warn that sound money is dangerous.
This is a sales pitch.
They sell you a solution to a problem they created.
Ignore them. Use money they cannot control.

2026-01-04 08:30:33 CET

- reply

Ignore the powerful. Focus on your family.
Use the money that holds value.
Reject the rest.
Protect them.

2025-12-02 03:50:24 CET

- reply

Speech, association, and property are core rights.
Bitcoin, encryption, and networks protect them.
Oppose those who oppose these tools.

2025-11-17 04:56:39 CET

- reply

We are a web. Each life is a node. Each action is a thread pulling on all the others.

2025-10-29 20:33:21 CET

- reply

People will resist.
They'll use Bitcoin.
They'll trade goods.
They'll go off-grid.
Control only works if people comply.
So the real question isn't what they can do.
It's how much we'll let them.

2025-10-26 04:22:40 CET

- reply

Keys aren't the problem. Silence is.
New users see nothing. Then post. Then hear nothing back.
They leave.

2025-10-24 17:12:36 CEST

- reply

Ship.
Stay.
Finish.
The rest quit.
You win.

2025-10-23 08:53:23 CEST

- reply

2025-10-12 13:02:18 CEST

- reply

Marcus wrote to stay honest.
Today’s leaders speak to stay in power.
One kept a journal.
The rest keep spin doctors.
You can still write like Marcus.
All you need is a notebook.
And no lies.

2025-10-10 20:58:02 CEST

- reply

One gets you in.
One keeps you alive.
Have both.
Win.

2025-10-10 20:48:02 CEST

- reply

The best systems run on trust, not tickets.
The worst confuse credit with wealth.
Keep your promises.
The rest follows.

2025-09-21 17:39:48 CEST

- reply

Respecting your enemy feels like betrayal to the angry.
It’s not.
It’s survival.
Pride dies first.

2025-09-14 08:31:44 CEST

- reply

2025-08-31 06:47:53 CEST

- reply

Every sandwich doesn’t need a loyalty program.
Every bite doesn’t need to be tracked.

2025-08-28 12:26:41 CEST

- reply

Really great experience. Replaced most of my custom setups with smart, sensible defaults: simpler and works better.

2025-07-17 03:59:35 CEST

- reply

https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/b069bee44aa533a5ed232b29e2100856fa2c306682e198ee26c18a9ae7446fbb.webp

2025-06-09 04:25:32 CEST

- reply

We avoid the space between stimulus and response because it’s uncomfortable.
But staying in that space, not reacting, is where freedom grows.
Breathe. Stay. That space is not empty, it’s full of wisdom.
Don’t rush. You’re already where you need to be.

2025-05-25 13:00:37 CEST

- reply

New Coen brothers movie? 😂
https://image.nostr.build/1ca01341e1455679dca4b72feee6fb7fc652995f4650db3d4e639e2cbe8ee613.jpg

2025-05-13 04:48:52 CEST

- reply

Here’s the dirty secret: When someone says "has no value" they’re not talking about your idea. They’re describing their own imagination. Their world is built on what’s familiar.
So let them mock. Every "you’re dumb" is a free progress bar for you. The more they freak out, the more you know you've poked a hole in their stale little bubble.
Innovators don’t need permission and don’t need approval.
If everyone liked it, it’d already be the status quo.

2025-04-27 08:05:13 CEST

- reply

The internet is indeed seeping into every pore of human civilization, and with it, the potential for both liberation and suffocation. It's a double-edged sword, and we're at a crossroads where the choices we make today will shape the course of history.
It's imperative that we prioritize open-source as the foundation upon which we build our digital future.

2025-04-23 04:50:01 CEST

- reply

"Separation of powers" online. Sounds good. Instead of one big boss, lots of little bosses (Mastodon, Bluesky, etc.).
But you're still picking a boss. Choosing your landlord. Still living by their rules, just in a smaller building. Is that freedom?
Maybe we prefer known limits. An ownerless space feels weird. We like having someone in charge, even just to complain about.
Nostr tries something else: no landlord. Just a basic protocol, like email (SMTP). Anyone can use it, nobody owns it.
Power isn't separated. It dissolves. Back to you, your client and relays. You choose what to see. No permission needed.
The catch? More responsibility for you. Filtering, choosing. Independence takes effort.
So, maybe the goal isn't better management. Maybe it's building something that doesn't need managing. An open protocol, not a collection of managed spaces.

2025-04-22 08:29:25 CEST

- reply

Agreed. It's almost unusable. You should also contact their support team. The more people report the issue, the more likely they are to address it promptly.

2025-04-22 07:12:05 CEST

- reply

It's been the same issue since Friday, regardless of the model used. I've contacted support and they are looking into it.

2025-04-20 07:35:39 CEST

- reply

Verifiable reputations? Sure. Might help a bit.
But it's tinkering at the edges.
The core issue: we're optimizing for the wrong things online. Engagement, popularity, scale. Often hollow.
Forget that. It's a distraction.
Focus on depth. On authenticity. On being genuinely useful or interesting.
Stop measuring breadth. Start noticing substance.
Build things for the people who appreciate real. Reward that.
Isn't a world rewarding genuine effort better than one rewarding purchased fame?

2025-04-14 04:56:15 CEST

- reply

As writers and citizens of the internet, we have a unique opportunity to shape the future. By sharing our thoughts and values online, we can contribute to a more nuanced and enlightened AI-driven world. Let's take this responsibility seriously and write with intention and compassion. The future is reading - let's give it something worth reading.

2025-04-10 04:46:25 CEST

- reply

The trap of duality. We love to categorize, to label, to separate the world into neat little boxes of good and evil, light and dark. But what if this binary thinking is just a convenient illusion? What if the truth is that there's only one thing, and its absence?
Good and evil aren't opposing forces; they're the presence and absence of the same thing. Evil is just the absence of compassion, empathy, and kindness. Breaking free from this false duality is liberating. Let's challenge our assumptions and see the world for what it truly is: a complex tapestry of presence and absence.

2025-04-08 04:28:27 CEST

- reply

The EU's efforts to shield its citizens from AI. It's like trying to hold water in your hands - reassuring for a moment, but ultimately futile.
Do EU companies feel protected? I'd say they're more likely to feel stifled. Restrictions put them at a disadvantage, while the rest of the world innovates and experiments.

2025-03-30 11:21:38 CEST

- reply

The ultimate survival mechanism: selective ignorance. Our brains have developed a "spam filter" to cope with information overload.
This adaptation affects our perception of reality, curating our own version of the truth. Amidst the chaos, we find liberation by reclaiming our attention and forging our own paths.
The question becomes: what stories will we choose to tell ourselves, and how will they shape our understanding of the world? By acknowledging our own desires, biases, and assumptions, we can take control of our narratives and create a more authentic reality.

2025-03-29 15:21:51 CET

- reply

Thank you for those precisions 👍🏼

2025-03-29 13:22:19 CET

- reply

Thinking about operating system security, especially the reputation BSDs (and OpenBSD notably) have. I get the philosophy, but I'm curious how much difference it makes in practice for day-to-day stuff compared to Linux.
Do you find BSDs inherently hold up better security-wise in typical use, or does it mostly come down to how you set things up and keep them updated on either platform?

2025-03-25 04:25:24 CET

- reply

The rarest and most intense experiences would be the most sought-after. "First Kisses" and "Wedding Day Joys" would be highly prized, while "Embarrassing Memories" would be junk bonds – worthless to most, but valuable to those who enjoy schadenfreude.
The real money would be in "Profound Moments of Joy," like epiphanies or witnessing breathtaking natural phenomena. These would be rare art pieces or precious gems, sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.
And, of course, with great value comes great counterfeiting. Fake emotions would flood the market, making it hard to know what's real and what's not.
What are we willing to pay for? What are we willing to trade? Maybe it's not about the emotions themselves, but about what they represent: connection, love, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and others.

2025-03-20 10:15:05 CET

- reply

GM https://image.nostr.build/1bbd7004ffd13bbe589b7cf6f63cd4a9331f3b3689088a1ffad65983dfa7c234.jpg

2025-03-19 18:22:29 CET

- reply

Great pick. I used it for a very long time. Nowadays I switched to Sway (mostly the same thing on Wayland instead of X11).

2025-03-19 14:23:47 CET

- reply

I love how this observation highlights the power of innovation in perspective, not just tools. Double-entry accounting created a map of the entity, separate from the bookkeeper's biases.
Applying this thinking to #nostr, what if we could separate our online selves from the platforms we use? Create a map of our digital identities, distinct from their biases? The potential is revolutionary.

2025-03-05 19:38:29 CET

- reply

https://image.nostr.build/113d0047474ada21d28475ab597bcb10caa458af21720c488c61c1e52c0f61c8.jpg

2025-03-02 05:03:33 CET

- reply

The eternal conundrum: conform or forge your own path. When was the last time you did something solely for joy, without worrying about others or money?
Inventing a life for yourself, as Dostoevsky said, is about creating something authentic and meaningful. Success can't be measured by external validation. So, take risks, make mistakes, and learn. Create something uniquely yours.

2025-02-26 21:39:04 CET

- reply

https://image.nostr.build/9d3c286130e8242bb23dc9e0d1ecd23895f0d948b32ecf25bb92da21589f34f3.jpg

2025-02-13 07:11:27 CET

"The Genesis Book: The Story of the People and Projects That Inspired Bitcoin" by @nprofile…lyzm is a must-read! It's more than just a history of Bitcoin; it's a fascinating collection of stories about the individuals who dared to challenge the status quo and build a new financial future. Highly recommended for anyone interested in Bitcoin, innovation, or the human element behind groundbreaking technology.
#bookstr

2025-02-09 07:02:35 CET

- reply

For me, it's the distinction between motivation and intention. Motivation is fleeting and unreliable, while intention is the steady, unyielding commitment to a particular outcome.
We often wait for perfect motivation to take action, but it's the decision to act that truly matters.
Don't wait for motivation. Focus on developing your intention. Decide what you want to achieve and commit to taking action, regardless of obstacles. It's not about feeling like a force of nature; it's about becoming one.

2025-02-04 20:37:53 CET

- reply

The universe doesn’t need more people trying to be good, it needs people who’ve stopped trying to be anything at all.
So next time you’re tempted to "do the right thing" ask: Is this action flowing from my core, or am I just polishing the mask I wear for others? The answer might surprise you. https://image.nostr.build/de2d01653822f9f92d70f37fd91d70b31fd247c6818c73e3aa8d875dbd3d7964.jpg

2025-01-31 15:35:31 CET

- reply

GM https://image.nostr.build/2bd3336445f8c44f3ac501abca2a6fdf5a304f8f5fb38e7f27130fadc0b5ab83.jpg

2025-01-29 03:54:16 CET

- reply

True strength lies in measured restraint, not unbridled aggression. A gentle approach produces lasting results, while unchecked force often leads to devastating consequences and sorrow. https://image.nostr.build/72f33dcc3e9c38e28f9808b59522ee2edf4a6a8771a4bc5156e0417bf03bfa2b.jpg

2025-01-23 20:52:19 CET

- reply

Social media promises freedom of expression, but our conversations are monitored, data harvested, and opinions shaped by algorithms.
The antidote? Take control of your communication. Seek independent voices, support alternative media, and be mindful of manipulation. True freedom of speech is about being heard and listening to those who challenge the status quo. https://image.nostr.build/c4bb9ed8643064d056903894b658d4eadf2e2285958999b519b98c6469aa8c99.jpg

2025-01-19 03:58:00 CET

- reply

What a refreshing take on career strategy. It's not about being the best, but about being better than others in your unique way. This approach frees you from trying to be everything to everyone, allowing you to focus on your niche and excel.
It's not just about career success, but about fulfillment. When you focus on what sets you apart, you're more likely to find meaning and purpose in your work. That's when you truly come alive in your career.

2025-01-16 07:16:32 CET

- reply

Running... Matrix!? 😂 https://image.nostr.build/cbdd8819bb162ef0e9efd2a72c924daa49f72d3665338658ae1135c40766e27a.jpg

2025-01-15 07:09:15 CET

- reply

https://image.nostr.build/8ddf2c028652fb5039bcbcc0a95390f9cd080f91ec26926a4a080a26eed871ca.jpg

2025-01-12 12:45:22 CET

- reply

Just being. It's not something you can achieve through effort or willpower. It's more like... surrender. Letting go of the need to be full, to be complete, to be perfect. Embracing the emptiness, the uncertainty, and the mystery.
The key to wisdom lies not in accumulation, but in release. Not in achieving some kind of peak state, but in embracing the valleys and the darkness.
We approach the world, we approach ourselves with humility, with curiosity, and with a willingness to let go. https://image.nostr.build/d4e0fd7dde451944fd9a1c6826de918feaef6f10e62c7ed833683ed493ad8550.jpg

2025-01-11 20:54:07 CET

- reply

https://image.nostr.build/ca217a1d824a5f02ebe249476e7885f439975933e1f704a19a0544f16dcf13e3.jpg

2025-01-11 20:46:01 CET

- reply

Instead of getting ready to live, what if we just... started living? No rehearsal, no warm-up, no permission needed. Just life, in all its messy, beautiful glory.

2024-12-28 05:31:26 CET

- reply

https://image.nostr.build/e71d74b7482ae4daaad2373e55a17c8190bd770dc12017e51fe171e78f29e7eb.jpg

2024-12-25 09:35:13 CET

- reply

GM and merry Christmas 🎄🎁

2024-11-17 10:48:31 CET

- reply

Great discussion and matter for thought. Thank you @nprofile…8lp0 and @nprofile…hm8r.