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1. Can sidechains mine blocks faster than the main chain?
Yes, sidechains can potentially mine blocks faster than the main chain. They can have different consensus rules and block intervals, depending on the specific design of the sidechain.
2. Can participants in a sidechain unilaterally withdraw, or does the bundle need to be done by sidechain miners, or the sidechain owner?
In most drivechain proposals, participants can initiate a withdrawal, but the withdrawal must be processed by miners in a specific withdrawal period. This helps to secure the funds and prevent double-spending across chains.
3. Can multiple withdraw bundles be done from a sidechain concurrently, or does it need to wait the 3-6 months' worth of blocks for success or failure?
Most drivechain proposals involve a withdrawal waiting period to ensure security and consensus. Concurrent withdrawal bundles would generally have to wait for the predetermined period for success or failure.
4. Can multiple sidechains be having withdraw bundles at the same time?
Yes, multiple sidechains can operate withdrawal processes concurrently. They are independent of each other.
5. How much blockspace is required for blind merge mining all 256 slots assuming maximal sidechains?
This depends on the specific implementation and the blocksize of the sidechains. More extensive use of sidechains would, of course, require more blockspace.
6. Can a sidechain have its own set of up to 256 side chains branching off of it?
Technically, a sidechain could have its own sidechains. However, this would complicate the security and operation of the network and may not be practical in all scenarios.
7. How feasible is atomic swaps between these sidechains?
Atomic swaps between sidechains could be implemented, but it would require specific support and might introduce complexities. In the scenario you mentioned, it would likely require a withdrawal and then a new peg-in, with the associated time delay.
8. If there is no POW on the side chain itself, how are blockspace limits and fees to be handled, and how is tx spam in a sidechain addressed?
Sidechains can have their own consensus mechanisms, fee structures, and spam controls. Without PoW, a sidechain might use another consensus mechanism or rely on the main chain's PoW for security.
9. How can drivechains be decentralized and permissionless to avoid miner control on creation?
Decentralization in drivechains can be a complex issue. By design, miners play a significant role in the security and operation of drivechains. Various proposals and ongoing research aim to balance decentralization, security, and functionality in drivechain implementations.

2023-08-10 05:18:59

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Ensure that the Tor configuration file (usually torrc) is set up to allow connections to the private relay. You may need to specify the address and port of the relay in the configuration.

2023-08-10 04:29:39

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I heard the beaches were nice.

2023-08-10 03:34:29

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Your stance on near-immutability, as applied to both the U.S. Constitution and Bitcoin, aligns with the core principles of conservative protocol development, and your engineering expertise adds depth to your perspective. Regarding the Pay to Script Hash (P2SH) softfork, activated in BIP 16, the implementation introduced a new standard transaction type using OP_HASH160 <scriptHash> OP_EQUAL, allowing the sender to commit to a script without knowing its full details. The Segregated Witness (SegWit) softfork, deployed in BIP 141, segregated the witness from the transaction's Merkle tree by creating a new data structure, the "witness," which is committed to the coinbase transaction and achieves block size flexibility and transaction malleability resolution. SegWit also introduced new standard transaction types and script versioning for future extensibility. The Check Sequence Verify (CSV) softfork, activated through BIP 68 and BIP 112, added relative lock-time enforcement using consensus-enforced sequence numbers, allowing more intricate contract-like functionalities, such as Hashed Timelock Contracts (HTLCs) utilized in the Lightning Network. Collectively, these softforks exemplify how updates to Bitcoin's protocol must adhere to strict consensus rules, requiring broad alignment across miners, node operators, and other network stakeholders, and need to be implemented with caution to maintain the cryptographic and decentralization integrity of the system.

2023-08-10 02:47:35

https://m.primal.net/HIMU.webp

2023-08-10 01:21:05

My first post on Plebeian Market! #plebchain #bitcoin #nostr
https://plebeian.market/auctions/QJFQ

2023-08-09 22:56:56

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https://armantheparman.com/dicev2/

2023-08-09 22:52:17

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Drivechains are not an impetuous implementation but an analytical extension of the Bitcoin protocol. They employ a federated consensus model, allowing Bitcoin's main chain to interoperate with sidechains without changing the Nakamoto consensus rules of the primary layer.
The suggestion to use Monero disregards the cryptographic nuances of Drivechains, which facilitate trustless sidechains using Merkle Mountain Ranges (MMRs) and Simplified Payment Verification (SPV) proofs. Unlike Monero's ring signatures and stealth addresses, Drivechains create cryptographic pegs with Bitcoin's main chain through hashed timelock contracts (HTLCs). This 2-way peg (2WP) mechanism ensures atomicity and consistency, preserving the unspent transaction output (UTXO) set of the main chain.
Regarding the risk to the foundational layer, Drivechains are designed with robust isolation, incorporating zero-knowledge proofs, like zk-SNARKs, for added privacy. These sidechains are insulated from the main chain through cryptographic primitives, ensuring that the SHA-256 proof-of-work (PoW) mechanism, Schnorr signatures, and other cryptographic features central to Bitcoin's incentive model remain unaffected.

2023-08-09 22:39:24

What are all the steps needed to create a 24 word seedphrase using dice?
Airgapped laptop using Tails on a USB with no persistence enabled to do the math is ok.
Bonus points for how to add a passphrase.
#asknostr #bitcoin

2023-08-09 16:20:34

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Now you just need to find at least two more in separate locations!

2023-08-09 15:25:58

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$0.01 \times 0.01 = 0.0001$
So the probability of this event happening twice in a row is 0.0001, or 0.01%.

2023-08-09 15:22:12

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You look like @npub1sg6…f63m but less gray hair

2023-08-08 23:29:19

#asknostr #asksatoshi @npub17u5…t4tp @npub1der…xzpc
Given that SegWit transactions can theoretically still be malleably spent in the event of a blockchain reorganization, what would be the implications for Layer 2 solutions like the Lightning Network, which rely on transaction IDs to remain constant? Are there any proposed modifications to SegWit or alternative solutions to address this potential issue more robustly?

2023-08-08 21:21:41

What is an iOS app or method I can use to have an alarm go every n minutes, such as 30? #asknostr #exercise

2023-08-08 19:41:54

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Wow, so excited for the details!

2023-08-08 18:57:19

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No, this is something I have been working on for a while.
The suggestion for using a blockchain or smart contracts in the guide was made with the intention of ensuring transparency, immutability, and potential automation of the distribution process. However, these goals can potentially be achieved without blockchain technology, depending on the design and requirements of the system. Maybe like this:
1. Setting Up the Matching Pool
-Determine the Pool Size: Decide on the total amount of Bitcoin in the matching pool.
-Secure the Pool Funds: Utilize traditional financial mechanisms or a secure multi-signature Bitcoin wallet.
2. Collecting Contributions
-Utilize Nostr for Data Collection: Leverage Nostr's decentralized relays to gather and record individual preferences for funding.
-Accept Bitcoin Contributions: Use Bitcoin addresses for receiving contributions.
3. Calculating Matching Funds
-Retrieve Contribution Data from Nostr: Use Nostr to access the data on individual contributions.
-Apply the Quadratic Funding Formula: Utilize software to calculate the matching funds according to the formula.
4. Distributing the Funds
-Manual or Automated Distribution: Depending on the system's requirements, distribution could be manual (handled by a trusted entity) or automated using traditional banking systems or Bitcoin transactions.
-Record Keeping: Maintain detailed logs of the transactions within the system. Transparency could be ensured by publishing anonymized or aggregated data as required.

2023-08-08 18:04:03

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Light nodes in a trampoline routing scenario need to maintain a channel with at least one trampoline node. The light node only needs to know a route to its closest trampoline node and does not need a full or partial graph of all trampoline nodes. The trampoline node, on the other hand, maintains a full graph of the network and is responsible for finding and forwarding the payment to the next trampoline node (or the final recipient).
As for the scenario where multiple trampoline nodes are tasked with finding a path, it's theoretically possible, although it would add complexity to the payment process. A light node could potentially send out multiple route requests to different trampoline nodes, and the first one to find a route and settle the invoice would be used. However, this would require a mechanism to ensure that once a payment is settled by one trampoline node, it's not also settled by the others. It could also lead to increased costs for the light node, as each trampoline node may charge a fee for its services.
Regarding privacy, you're correct that blinded paths (also known as Sphinx routing) are a proposed enhancement to the Lightning Network that could help mitigate some of the privacy concerns with trampoline routing. In a blinded path, intermediary nodes do not know their position in the route, which makes it more difficult for a malicious node to link the sender and receiver of a transaction.

2023-08-08 17:58:31

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Use a Local Firewall:
a. If your device is rooted, you can use iptables to block all outbound and inbound multicast traffic.
b. The rule might look something like: iptables -A OUTPUT -d 224.0.0.0/4 -j DROP.
WireGuard Configuration:
a. Make sure you are not allowing traffic to the local network (e.g., AllowedIPs should not contain your local subnet).
Create a Specific VPN Profile:
a. On Android, you can create a specific VPN profile that does not allow traffic outside the tunnel (i.e., a full-tunnel setup).

2023-08-08 17:52:02

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I think that is a good idea. I wrote some thoughts about how that may work. What do you think?
https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq2nzvtdf494wk2wfpxhjcjyxp6rj46kvv69yq3q589n5zlqgarpt7mv3g6gq0w54pnuvupnjlakr5g9nwrjv7w88mdsxpqqqp65wfhjuqn

2023-08-08 17:38:40

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Haha you too!

2023-08-08 17:36:31

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I meant distro, not sister.

2023-08-08 17:36:05

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Ubuntu or another Debian sister is just fine. Plenty of support and you may be able to focus more on the product you are working on than keeping the system running. #debian #ubuntu #bitcoin

2023-08-08 17:34:06

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Keep communicating with each other. Thanks for all everyone has done to create Nostr.

2023-08-08 17:30:25

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1. Mastering the Lightning Network by Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Olaoluwa Osuntokun, Rene Pickhardt:
- This comprehensive guide covers the fundamentals and intricacies of the Lightning Network.
- https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Lightning-Network-Andreas-Antonopoulos/dp/1492140493
2. Lightning Network Explained by Tim Ruffing, Pedro Moreno-Sanchez, Aniket Kate:
- A technical paper that explains the concepts and operations within the Lightning Network.
- https://eprint.iacr.org/2019/778
3. LN Book Open Source:
- An open-source book project on the Lightning Network by community contributors. It’s a continuously updated resource.
- https://github.com/lnbook/lnbook
4. The Bitcoin Lightning Network: Scalable Off-Chain Instant Payments by Joseph Poon, Thaddeus Dryja:
- The original whitepaper that introduced the Lightning Network, offering deep insights into its architecture and rationale.
- https://lightning.network/lightning-network-paper.pdf

2023-08-08 17:24:21

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In a trampoline routing setup, lightweight nodes delegate route discovery to more resourceful trampoline nodes. The lightweight node only needs to find a route to the nearest trampoline node, which then finds a route to the next trampoline node, and so on, until the payment is routed to the intended destination.
Any node on the LN could technically become a trampoline node. However, trampoline nodes are expected to have more responsibilities and requirements compared to regular nodes:
Uptime: Trampoline nodes need to maintain high uptime to ensure reliable route discovery and payment forwarding.
Resource Availability: Trampoline nodes should have sufficient resources (memory, processing power, etc.) to compute routes across the entire LN.
Channel Liquidity: Trampoline nodes should maintain well-funded channels to ensure they can facilitate payments.
In the case of a small node like an Umbrel node, it could potentially become a trampoline node if it can meet these requirements.
Trampoline routing involves trade-offs. While it simplifies pathfinding for lightweight nodes, it potentially reduces the privacy of LN transactions, as trampoline nodes can see the sender, receiver, and payment amount. This is a contrast to the onion routing currently used in the LN, where each node only knows about the previous and next node in the route.

2023-08-08 17:14:29

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Moe Norman

2023-08-08 16:42:29

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You can do this by using the 'block-local' feature in the WireGuard Android app, which is designed to block any traffic from local network interfaces.
If that doesn't work:
Adjust WireGuard Configuration: The AllowedIPs configuration can determine what traffic is sent through the WireGuard tunnel. By setting AllowedIPs to 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0, you should be able to route all traffic through the VPN, effectively isolating your device from the local network.

2023-08-08 15:44:11

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No, verifying a Bitcoin transaction ID or hash does not contribute to the Bitcoin network. The primary function of transaction verification is to provide assurance to the user who wishes to confirm that their transaction has been recorded on the blockchain.
The Bitcoin network relies on miners to validate transactions and add them to the blockchain. This process involves solving complex cryptographic puzzles. By doing this, miners perform the essential function of maintaining the integrity of the network and preventing double-spending, a potential flaw in a digital cash scheme in which a single digital token can be spent more than once.

2023-08-08 15:42:52

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It is good practice to use HW wallets from multiple vendors as part of a multi-signature setup in case there is a flaw in one of the devices. Or you can use dice and create all the keys yourself.

2023-08-08 15:41:05

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The redirection issue you're experiencing can occur for a variety of reasons.
1. Permalink Settings: In WordPress, the permalink structure might cause redirection issues. To check and fix this, navigate to your WordPress dashboard. Click on "Settings" > "Permalinks". In this section, select "Plain" and save your changes. After that, revert back to your preferred permalink structure and save your changes again. This action refreshes your permalink settings and can fix redirection issues.
2. Check Redirection Plugins: If you're using any redirection plugins, they might be the cause of the issue. Disable them temporarily to check if the issue persists. If the issue is resolved, you can then investigate the settings of these plugins or consider using a different one.
3. .htaccess File: The .htaccess file is a configuration file used by the Apache web server. Incorrect settings in this file can cause redirection issues. You can reset the .htaccess file by renaming the existing one (e.g., to .htaccess_old) and creating a new .htaccess file with the default WordPress content:
```
# BEGIN WordPress
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /
RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]
</IfModule>
# END WordPress
```
You can access the .htaccess file through your hosting control panel or by using an FTP client. Remember to backup your .htaccess file before making any changes.
4. Theme or Plugin Conflict: A theme or plugin might be causing a conflict that leads to the redirection issue. To troubleshoot this, you can temporarily switch to a default WordPress theme (like Twenty Twenty-One) and disable all plugins. Then enable them one by one, checking each time if the issue reoccurs. This will help you identify if a particular theme or plugin is causing the problem.
5. Clearing Browser Cache: Although you have mentioned that you have cleared your cache multiple times, it might be worth trying again, as sometimes old data stored in your browser can cause issues. Make sure you clear your browser's cache, not just your WordPress site's cache.
6. Page Rule Settings in Cloudflare: If you're using a CDN like Cloudflare, check if any page rules are set that might be causing the redirection. If there are any, disable them temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.

2023-08-08 15:37:20

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Here are a few additional steps you may need to take:
- If you're modifying the WireGuard configuration on an Android device, you may need to import the modified configuration file into the WireGuard app. This typically involves selecting "Import tunnel(s) from file" from the app's menu and selecting your modified configuration file.
- To apply the changes, you will need to bring the WireGuard interface down and then bring it back up. If you're using the WireGuard command line interface, you can do this with the following commands:
```bash
wg-quick down wg0
wg-quick up wg0
```
Replace "wg0" with the name of your WireGuard interface if it's different.
- If you're using the WireGuard app on an Android device, you can apply the changes by toggling the VPN off and then back on again.

2023-08-08 15:36:26

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VPNs have difficulty dealing with multicast traffic because they are designed to handle unicast traffic, which is the primary form of traffic on the internet. Multicast traffic is different in that it is sent from one source to multiple destinations simultaneously. This is the type of traffic that devices like Chromecast use to advertise their presence to local networks.
In your case, it seems like the multicast discovery packets from your Chromecast device are not being routed through the VPN tunnel. As a result, apps on your device that are listening for these multicast packets (like Hulu) are not able to discover your Chromecast when the VPN is active.
One way to approach this problem is by creating a split tunnel VPN. In this configuration, only certain traffic is routed through the VPN, while other traffic is allowed to bypass the VPN and use the regular network interface. You could configure your VPN to allow multicast traffic to bypass the VPN, thus allowing your apps to discover your Chromecast device.
Here's a possible way to set this up:
1. In your WireGuard configuration file, you might have a line that looks like this:
```
AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0
```
This line tells WireGuard to route all traffic through the VPN. You could modify this line to only include the IP ranges you want to route through the VPN, thus allowing all other traffic (including multicast traffic) to bypass the VPN.
2. You would need to replace `0.0.0.0/0` with the IP ranges of the networks you want to access over the VPN. For example, if you wanted to access a network with IPs in the range `10.0.0.0` to `10.255.255.255`, you would change the line to:
```
AllowedIPs = 10.0.0.0/8
```
3. After making this change, you should save the configuration file and restart WireGuard for the changes to take effect.
This solution isn't perfect. It might not work if the networks you want to access over the VPN use the same IP ranges as your local network. It also won't work if you want to route all your traffic through the VPN for privacy reasons. But it might be a workable solution depending on your specific needs.

2023-08-08 06:25:23

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#asknostr

2023-08-08 06:23:18

Guide for setting up a WireGuard VPN server on a DigitalOcean droplet using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qqxnzd3exy6rxvpnx5ungdfeqgs2rje6p0syw3s4ldkg5dyq8h22se7xwqee07mp6yzehpex08rnakcrqsqqqa282zzw7n

2023-08-08 06:18:29

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The link wasn’t working. Here you go: How to use Python's Astropy library to manipulate FITS files https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qqxnzd3exy6rgwpexccrqd33qgs2rje6p0syw3s4ldkg5dyq8h22se7xwqee07mp6yzehpex08rnakcrqsqqqa28ql2gxe

2023-08-08 06:16:54

How to use Python's Astropy library to manipulate FITS files https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qqxnzd3exy6rgwpexccrqd33qgs2rje6p0syw3s4ldkg5dyq8h22se7xwqee07mp6yzehpex08rnakcrqsqqqa28ql2gxe

2023-08-08 05:22:02

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Public/private key cryptography is cool!

2023-08-08 05:20:15

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What are doxx/bumpers? I haven’t used ZBD yet.

2023-08-08 02:59:13

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Lol

2023-08-08 02:32:42

Same here #note1xh7…r2mh

2023-08-08 01:53:23

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Is that why their pupils are sideways?

2023-08-08 01:21:38

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That looks like it is in Costa Rica, next to the Igloo Beach Lodge and Casa Planta restaurant. #costarica #puravida #pv #nostr

2023-08-08 01:02:05

How to use Python's Astropy library to manipulate FITS files
https://habla.news/u/[email protected]/1691448960061
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#asknostr #wss #plebchain #nostr #grownostr

2023-08-08 00:58:50

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For dealing with Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) files, both languages have dedicated packages: Astropy for Python and FITSIO for Julia.
I prefer Astropy personally, but here are some things to consider.
1. Libraries and Tools: Python's Astropy is a mature and comprehensive library with extensive community support, and it provides a broad range of astronomy-related functionalities, not limited to just FITS file manipulation. On the other hand, Julia's FITSIO is more specific, primarily focused on reading and writing FITS files. Its scope is narrower than Astropy, but it is well-optimized for its purpose.
2. Performance: Julia, as a language, tends to have better performance than Python due to its JIT compilation feature. This could lead to better performance in data-intensive tasks such as handling large FITS files.
3. Community and Support: Python has a larger user base and more extensive community support than Julia, especially in the field of astronomy. This means that it may be easier to find resources, tutorials, and solutions to potential issues in Python than in Julia.
Since I used Astropy, I wrote a guide for you with some common commands I use:
https://habla.news/u/[email protected]/1691448960061
naddr1qqxnzd3exy6rgwpexccrqd33qgs2rje6p0syw3s4ldkg5dyq8h22se7xwqee07mp6yzehpex08rnakcrqsqqqa28ql2gxe
#asknostr #grownostr #astronomy #space #plebchain

2023-08-08 00:11:30

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That's a great option and have used it before.
A point of concern may be its high sodium content (370mg per serving), which might affect individuals with high blood pressure or those concerned about water retention.
For individuals open to dairy-based products, whey protein isolate is another protein supplement to consider. Whey protein isolate provides a highly bioavailable source of protein with a comprehensive amino acid profile. #plebchain #grownostr #asknostr

2023-08-08 00:08:30

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Suggestibility increases, driven by algorithms designed to keep users engaged, often reinforcing their existing beliefs and views, leading to echo chambers. This can often obfuscate reasoned judgment as users are continuously exposed to highly biased or one-sided information.

2023-08-07 23:54:54

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Thank you for providing an onramp to sovereignty. #bitcoin #nostr #freedom

2023-08-07 23:44:00

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1. Chelsea Wolfe: Wolfe's music incorporates elements of gothic rock, doom metal, and folk music. Her vocals are haunting and powerful, providing a stark contrast to the heavy instrumentals.
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2023-08-07 23:21:14

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You can't go wrong with those. I think they are the most comfortable.

2023-08-07 23:20:16

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1. Improper Pollination: Cherries, particularly sweet varieties, often need cross-pollination to fruit. If there is no suitable pollinator tree in proximity, or pollinating insects like bees are not present, the blossoms may not develop into fruit.
2. Pruning and Maintenance: Improper or insufficient pruning can affect fruiting. Pruning helps stimulate the growth of new fruit-bearing wood, controls the tree’s size, and lets sunlight reach the inner branches.
3. Biennial Bearing: Some fruit trees, including certain cherry varieties, may exhibit a pattern called biennial bearing, where they produce fruit heavily one year and minimally or not at all the next. This is a response to the stress of a heavy crop, which depletes the tree's resources.

2023-08-07 23:12:53

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Thanks you!

2023-08-07 23:12:28

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RIP

2023-08-07 22:54:42

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I still don’t like the general negativity and anxiety I feel from almost conversations there. Nostr is full of problem solvers. #grownostr @npub1sg6…f63m

2023-08-07 22:50:58

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For sure!

2023-08-07 22:26:24

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Chichen Itza!

2023-08-07 22:05:16

Guide to Websockets: https://habla.news/u/[email protected]/1691438369643
#asknostr #wss #plebchain #nostr #grownostr

2023-08-07 21:11:13

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2023-08-07 21:03:24

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Geary: https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Geary
FairEmail: https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail
Mailpile: https://www.mailpile.is/

2023-08-07 20:33:55

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#asknostr #regex

2023-08-07 20:29:31

Understanding the basics of regular expressions (regex)
https://habla.news/u/[email protected]/1691432492870

2023-08-07 19:58:53

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I've noticed if the user's computer clock is not correct, is may sign the event as being posted as that time anyway. an easy to post in the future using some clients.

2023-08-07 19:53:05

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#asknostr #wireguard #vpn #bitcoin #plebchain

2023-08-07 19:52:01

Guide for setting up a WireGuard VPN server on a DigitalOcean droplet
https://habla.news/u/[email protected]/1691430359459
https://cdn.midjourney.com/49dc72fd-1c32-4969-9ac2-9f5aed305623/0_1.png

2023-08-07 19:14:05

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Thanks for the welcome! That was just describing the scenario I was asking about.

2023-08-07 18:44:58

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snort.social allows you to view both version of your private key in the settings. #snort #asknostr #nsec

2023-08-07 18:38:12

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I assume you mean flowers in a vase? When you get the flowers, place them in lukewarm water as soon as possible. This helps the flowers absorb water quickly, promoting longevity. Cut stems at a 45-degree angle under water. This increases the surface area through which the stem can absorb water, prevents air from entering the stem, and hence reduces the risk of embolism. Remove leaves that would otherwise be submerged under water in the vase. This prevents bacterial growth which could clog the stem's xylem, limiting water uptake. Keep flowers away from fruit and dying plant material as these produce ethylene gas, which hastens flower senescence. Floral preservatives, containing bactericides, sugar for nutrition, and acidifiers to help stems absorb water, can be used.

2023-08-07 18:27:24

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What are the potential countermeasures or modifications to the Lightning Network protocol that could be implemented to mitigate the risk of a path probing attack, and how would these changes affect the functionality and usability of the network?
Channel Creation: The attacker would need to establish Lightning channels with multiple nodes across the network. The more nodes they are connected to, the more effective the attack. This is because the attack requires the ability to route payments through a variety of paths.
Payment Routing: The attacker would then route small payments through the network, deliberately choosing specific paths. This could be done by specifying the route when creating an HTLC (Hashed TimeLock Contract), which is the mechanism used to make payments in the Lightning Network.
Error Analysis: If a payment fails to route, the Lightning Network protocol returns an error message. Importantly, this error message includes information about where along the route the payment failed. If the payment failure was due to insufficient capacity in a channel (i.e., one of the channels along the route did not have enough balance to forward the payment), this allows the attacker to infer that the balance of that channel is less than the attempted payment amount.
Iterative Probing: By repeatedly attempting to route payments of different amounts through the same channels, and observing where and when these payments fail, the attacker can start to infer the balances of these channels. For example, if a payment of 0.01 BTC fails but a payment of 0.001 BTC succeeds, the attacker can infer that the channel balance is somewhere between those two amounts. This process can be repeated with increasingly fine granularity to learn more about the channel balance.
Balance Estimation: With enough iterations and careful analysis, the attacker may be able to estimate the balances of private channels with reasonable accuracy. This information could potentially be used for other attacks or to gain an unfair advantage in the network.

2023-08-07 18:20:04

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1 sat/byte - channel maintenance

2023-08-07 18:18:49

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Hash functions are used to map data of arbitrary size to fixed-size values. They are commonly used in various applications such as data integrity checks and password storage. Note that hashes are generally not reversible, meaning you can't get the original input from the hash output.
def str_to_hex(s):
return ''.join([hex(ord(c))[2:].zfill(2) for c in s])
This function converts each character in the string s to its Unicode integer representation using ord(c), converts that integer to a hexadecimal string with hex(...), and removes the '0x' prefix added by hex() with [2:]. The .zfill(2) ensures that the hexadecimal is two characters long, adding a leading zero if necessary.
For example:
def str_to_hex(s):
return ''.join([hex(ord(c))[2:].zfill(2) for c in s])
s = 'nsec182hrma7w3kgasz9ngjfdgy4qyc0plll92t86lpg4pm6wqj8lrp6sezgnsm'
str_to_hex(s)

2023-08-07 17:45:20

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GM!

2023-08-07 17:44:33

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Do you need a GPU?

2023-08-07 17:43:03

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Great article as always

2023-08-07 17:40:52

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Heirloom

2023-08-07 17:40:08

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Excited to peruse the release notes

2023-08-07 17:39:14

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Can a foreigner do that also when they are in Canada, or does it have to be a citizen?

2023-08-07 16:01:09

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For sure, GM

2023-08-07 16:00:00

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Good idea, but could have problems pulling from different relays that may not have all the time series events.

2023-08-07 12:35:22

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#Bitcoin #BFL

2023-08-07 12:34:03

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Maybe she compromised her seed phrase. No evidence it was the HW wallets fault.

2023-08-07 11:34:09

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Not shocked

2023-08-07 11:33:37

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GM to you sir

2023-08-07 07:45:30

GN #nostr

2023-08-07 07:43:29

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I agree

2023-08-07 07:37:54

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You’ve got that right.

2023-08-07 04:05:20

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Hey Ingwie! I run something very similar at home. I wrote a short guide for you. Let me know if you have any questions or problems with is.
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2023-08-07 03:46:12

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Thanks!

2023-08-07 00:08:20

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2023-08-07 00:07:04

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Hey Bill! I thought this was an interesting project, so I wrote a basic guide for you to get started. Let me know if you have any issues, or I can help more.
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2023-08-06 23:54:00

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The Rust programming language has strong type checking and does not allow null values as you would have in other languages like Java or JavaScript. The idiomatic way to represent the absence of a value in Rust is by using the `Option` enum, which has two variants: `Some` and `None`.
If `Custom` is a `HashMap<String, Value>`, and you want to initialize it such that it represents the absence of a value, you should use `Option<HashMap<String, Value>>`. This allows you to use `None` to represent the absence of a map.
Here's an example:
let custom: Option<HashMap<String, Value>> = None;
This statement initializes `custom` to `None`, representing the absence of a value. Later, when you want to use the map, you can initialize it with `Some(HashMap::new())`.
let custom = Some(HashMap::new());
When accessing the map, you will need to handle the `Option` value properly, typically using `match` or `if let` to check if it's `Some` or `None`.

2023-08-06 23:49:05

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A satoshi, or "sat," is the smallest unit of bitcoin and is named after Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous person or group of people who developed Bitcoin. One bitcoin is equivalent to 100 million satoshis, so the value of a single satoshi is dependent on the current market price of a bitcoin.
For example, if 1 Bitcoin were worth $30,000 USD, 1 satoshi would be worth $0.0003 USD ($30,000 divided by 100,000,000).

2023-08-06 23:28:42

If you have a question about how to format a regex search, just let me know. It is a fun hobby of mine! #asknostr #grownostr #nostr #plebchain

2023-08-06 23:24:29

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Saint John the Evangelist Crawshawbooth

2023-08-06 23:14:01

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Path Probing: In a path probing attack, an attacker intentionally sends payments through the network in an attempt to discover the shape of the network and the distribution of liquidity. This works because the LN responds differently to a payment attempt depending on whether it would succeed or fail due to insufficient capacity in a channel. By repeatedly sending payments of varying sizes along different paths, an attacker can gain information about the distribution of funds in the network's channels. Over time, by correlating this data, an attacker could potentially gain an understanding of the network's structure and where liquidity is concentrated, enabling them to make educated guesses about the paths that real transactions are likely to take.
Timing Analysis: In a timing analysis attack, an adversary would monitor the time taken for transactions to pass through nodes in an attempt to correlate the timing of transactions entering and leaving different parts of the network. Even though the LN does not publicly broadcast transactions as in the base layer of Bitcoin, the timing of transactions can still be observed by malicious nodes. If an adversary runs multiple nodes, they can compare the time when transactions enter and leave their nodes. If they see a match (a transaction entering one node and leaving another with approximately the same amount at approximately the same time), they might be able to link those transactions together.