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Bitcoin first.
Runs nodes, a little mining.

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npub15y22exrknuzwd8rdhwu6y0gjyc6fcm04678lk06exckvym7s3zwq8zr802

NIP-05 Address

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Profile Code

nprofile1qqs2z99vnpmf7p8xn3kmhwdz85fzvdyudh6a0rlm8avnvtxzdlgg38qpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqnpwxaj

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eden.nostr.land

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Last Notes

2024-09-06 15:56:00

Anyone else used Sigaint email service back in the day?
If so you're a fucking legend. ✊

2024-09-06 15:54:56

Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.
Can #nostr set us free?
#Bitcoin looking and feeling very cucked recently.
Splitting time with #monero seems like a prudent measure as they are both (literally) offensive and defensive freedom technologies.

2024-09-06 09:16:05

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Reading this pre coffee.
Sitting back down.

2024-09-05 14:49:10

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https://on.soundcloud.com/Q2uU5fodFNHPJ1KW9
Bunzer0 still alive I see.

2024-09-05 14:47:06

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Lord no, this was way before they even termed it dubstep.
This was the equivalent of when Mickey Finn played my school disco (true story) back before they even called it Jungle.
Last of the UK rave vibes before it all went to shit.

2024-09-05 08:46:38

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Great rip. Well considered and a step up from previous shows for reasons I can't put my finger on.
Max needs to consider making #nostr his home. He's got a great voice and now he's gone off the Maxi reservation for good by spending bitcoin investing on himself and not just dogmatically hodling.
his biggest promoters could be found here.

2024-09-04 23:26:13

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This was a banger back in the day. Heard him play live with Bunz0 for SubFM, insane vibes.
Don't forget Horsepower Productions. Lit OGs

2024-09-04 15:57:13

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Awesome news. Is it possible to change my alby address. I do have one from over 9month ago but nym change so would like to edit. Possible?

2024-09-02 15:27:20

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You need a MIMI if you like OTO 🔥🔥
MIMI is OTO's genesis collection... then hunt the matching Apoptosis FTW and pair them up.

2024-09-02 15:17:56

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You deserve it guys. Listening to @npub10ut…xdlq
@npub1jcy…2890 and @npub10at…02w3
I'm a simple bitcoiner but I value UX greatly. Will show my appreciation via Fountain 🫡

2024-09-02 11:41:29

Fucking around with @npub1v5u…n0v5 again after migrating to another app due to phone overheating.
So impressed. UX feels like home. nostr connected, wallet seamless.
Huge shout out to the team there ⚡️⚡️

2024-09-01 09:13:32

A very nice piece of physical art from UK stencil artist onepennypiece.
#art #bitcoin
https://m.primal.net/KYSg.jpg

2024-09-01 08:46:21

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Voice of reason while remaining a rational optimist.
Some things remain broken and that's ok.

2024-08-31 12:21:31

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Likewise if you're ever SW then hmu and we'll make you welcome! Surf is good, heaps of wild camping and we have some decent locally sourced meat and produce.
Lots of deadeyes though. Good people at heart but but for many of them bitcoin is the enemy. It's thankless work trying to rewire the NPCs when cost of living is a daily struggle for most. It's all that consumes the conversation other than the weather.
Lots of 🪵 here too

2024-08-31 08:51:06

Seems about right
#bitcoin
https://m.primal.net/KWgP.jpg

2024-08-31 08:50:18

@npub1sg6…f63m trying to find the artist you onboarded to NOSTR that mentioned when talking to @npub1qny…95gx last week.
You mentioned he's on your recent notes but unable to locate. Please can you tag?

2024-08-27 09:38:52

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Definitely feels like I'm being poisoned slowly on X

2024-08-27 08:08:42

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Huge inspiration. Need to spend some time curating a meaningful feed and then of like to ween myself off twatter also. Food for thought.

2024-08-18 22:55:05

@npub1vr2…dzvx Going to try and ditch the UK phyical sim and run phone from e-sim (second attempt). It's been over year with I listened to you on CitDispatch, best option for daily use? I remember you advocated an oversees sim with roaming and I can't be pinged constantly from the towers. Is this still the preferred method?

2024-08-16 21:57:55

Snow Crash actually worth a read? Two days to kill in Mallorca and in need of a decent book to melt in to.

2024-08-11 09:02:30

3 days in Berlin and #Monero is everywhere. Some Berliners like privacy.
Meanwhile for the masses in the UK, it's trending to zero.
https://m.primal.net/JvnO.jpg

2024-07-08 16:38:17

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ACINQ broke my Phoenix on CalyxOS so giving Zeus a go.
Too many people saying good things to ignore.
Thoughts on Core vs LND? Using @npub126n…e9ll

2024-07-07 08:51:06

My son has ran down his huge supply of two pence pieces.
On to the fives for this week. Good to see your offspring doing the work.
#bitcoin
https://m.primal.net/JJsg.jpg

2024-07-06 11:52:34

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It’s when you start talking to Satoshi on the phone that you concede those tabs weren’t 110mcg and instead were 500mcg JOR’s Xtal #1 GFD needlepoint from 2015.
#LSD

2024-06-29 14:16:25

Anyone experienced in dust attacks? #bitcoin.
This one is posed as BRC20 txs, 546 sats with 5sat/vb that will never confirm or get purged.
Two of these are sat in one of my wallets. Dusting started a week ago and it seems to be in long chain with over 200 other wallets.
Best practice? Freeze and forget or pay the CPFP and burn?
Hopefully a coincidence but my node seemed to have been spammed in some way. Went from 1TB to using the full 2TB within a day making it impossible to catch up to the chaintip. Anyone heard of this behaviour before?
@npub1qny…95gx
Any help gratefully received.

2024-06-29 14:10:33

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Why?
Electrum on tailsOS has been working well for nearly a decade.
Sparrow is easy to install from terminal.
No issues here.
Featherwallet for #monero should come baked in though. Awesome wallet for this environment. Obvs Monerujo for Graph phones.

2024-06-29 12:44:48

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There are times to run, times to walk and times to do nothing.
3 days in Rome last week was the perfect relaxation before diving back in to bitcoin.
Enjoy Greece, one of my favourite countries in the world.

2024-06-20 23:37:53

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UX is amazing.
Easy multi device multisig setup, easy airgapped support via PSBTs from my Foundation Passort.
Sparrow is way more intuitive and powerful transaction building interface.
Doesn't fuck around with lightning.
Overall granular control and parameters that anyone can learn.
Craig Raw ships code that is high quality and for me, it's left Electrum for dust. Not to say Electrum is bad, it's stood the test of time but looks and feels second class.

2024-06-20 11:48:59

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tails-v6-4/
Still my favourite one-stop-shop tool for simplifying my life.
Sparrow and Featherwallet.
Does it beat Whonix on a VPS? No idea but if it's not broke then why fix it. tailsOS been a solid perfomer for me for over 7 years now.
#monero + #bitcoin
Dual coin future.

2024-06-13 11:41:23

Does anyone still use email anymore? Only thing I use it for is for signups and purchases. Almost every other communication is on short form IMs like Signal. Times change and for the better in this case.

2024-06-13 11:38:16

Just finished watching https://www.deathathletic.com/
Never thought this would be a rabbit hole that I would go down but since I heard @npub1qny…95gx talking about the murder of JStark I'm learning so much about this movement. Not sure what I'll find at the bottom of all this.

2024-06-07 10:30:17

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"If you're not reading Mandibles, you're living it"
Best Odellism of 2024 so far.

2024-05-13 18:10:22

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Not seen this guy in a while. Been spending too much time twattering about and not enough time on NOSTR. Great vid, much appreciated.

2024-05-13 18:07:07

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“Epoch V” will do.
Outside of ‘The Wire’, second seasons are mostly overrated.

2024-05-13 10:12:12

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A car, one of the few “assets” that depreciates every minutes of the day even when not in use. Mostly a liability if there is a loan but it’s their inherent utility that makes it confusing for the rubes. The ability for humans to travel long distances over short time periods is a superpower. In that regard, cars are a valuable asset.

2024-05-12 19:40:42

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lil Schiff finally went off reservation frfr. This is what denouncing Bitcoin gets you. Good news is that we welcome back all in to the fold. Only a matter of time.

2024-05-12 15:11:45

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100%
And to the single moms out there with weak as fuck men not taking responsibility, we salute you.

2024-05-12 15:09:18

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My Mk4 doesn’t get a look in these days

2024-05-05 08:30:40

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I lived in Aus for 14 years before relocating back to EU. Never going back to the gilded cage.

2024-05-03 23:34:54

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If you make a fuck up, how does moving to a new xpub help? There is no backward facing privacy. It’s just a series of breadcrumbs to new addresses. Only way is to coinjoin and that’s fast becoming a dead duck. You can’t erase history.
Bitcoin wasn’t designed to be private or anonymous and we shouldn’t assume otherwise. It’s got so many advantages of other forms of money but this area is a real weakness. Satoshi wrote about this extensively.

2024-05-03 23:30:17

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Not that easy.
One of my wallets has over 1500 UTXOs, all carefully curated, isolated, consolidated, labelled over the years. You don’t just hit the nuke button and sweep to a new xpub like changing a show on Netflix.

2024-05-03 23:28:08

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Decent post. Hard not to level up to smooth brain maxipad nostr levels on here. Yes, we need as much diversity on here as possible. Monero, ordinals, the whole lot.

2024-05-03 23:25:11

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Agreed. Freedom tools extend beyond Bitcoin. There’s a reason why #monero is the money of choice for all DNMs.

2024-05-03 23:23:03

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You’re confusing privacy with anonymity. Totally different beasts. Bitcoin isn’t anonymous so it’s not perfect money. Great SoV though.
We know many of Satoshi’s addresses, transactions and blocks he mined.
So you’re saying he fucked up real bad?
Umbrel does IBD over tor and it’s free and one line of code on pretty much any piece of junk hardware with enough storage. Why is Start9 such a revelation to people with a $1300 price tag for prism hardware and spec isn’t that good.

2024-05-03 21:25:34

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We’re so far past that point.
The privacy at protocol ship has sailed. Please someone prove me wrong?

2024-05-03 17:00:51

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$61k Gang Gang

2024-04-08 15:58:55

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I do work for an ordinals project and that’s where my interests are in bitcoin are currently but I’ve been using Sparrow for years and Samourai since day 1 since I have a real need for security and privacy on chain.
Ordinals have their detractors, especially on #nostr but bitcoin is for enemies. That’s what I love about it so much. No one can tell you what bitcoin is or should be. If anyone does or declares “I’ve grokked bitcoin” then they don’t understand the technology.

2024-04-08 08:34:46

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Same as when areas of London that were immigrant strongholds became “gentrified”, the hipsters moved in and suddenly that same area became fake, expensive and full of wankers.

2024-04-08 08:27:57

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Going for retirement funds would be suicide for any political party.
A bitcoin nationalisation program would be an easy lift. They get to assassinate bitcoin socially, most salty nocoiners will eat the narrative and support the move.

2024-04-08 01:15:59

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Coming to a country near you soon.

2024-04-06 22:45:35

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I was once like you Fred. But now I feel corruption wins more often than not so reversion to the worse possible scenario over decades will be the trajectory. The old power structures won’t go without a fight. They won’t and can’t kill bitcoin so they’ll just target bitcoiners themselves.
Bitcoin doesn’t need mass adoption to win. I’m personally targeting the SoV narrative. Always have since I found bitcoin. I spend in Monero but believe Bitcoin will take gold’s crown. It’s an easy10x from here in terms of MC. We can have less than 1% of the world owning bitcoin and still win as the best SoV / savings device.
In terms of an idyllic future of hyperbitcoinization I personally feel that is off the cards and I’m ok with it.

2024-04-06 15:36:33

Eerily accurate. Not just for #bitcoin related years but overall world events.
https://m.primal.net/HrrI.jpg

2024-04-06 15:34:43

Not too long now. 4 years max is my guess #bitcoin state attack will happen. In what form I don’t know.
https://m.primal.net/HrrG.jpg

2024-04-06 11:06:46

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This looks pretty much like the UK town I was born in 40+ years ago. The town’s official motto was Out of Darkness, Cometh Light. I went back there last month for the first time in the decade and it’s actually taken a step back. Bitcoin can’t fix everything.

2024-04-06 10:02:16

Shoulder surgery out the way, rehab starting Monday. Time to enjoy some decent weather get out there for a hike.
Always time to #bitcoin later. Health comes first.

2024-04-05 09:20:50

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Eat like the French
Love like the Italians
Do business like the Swiss

2024-04-05 09:19:07

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Kimchi and sauerkraut are the two easiest things to make that will help your health. Fun to do with wifey

2024-04-05 09:15:35

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Broken back. Still
knocking suckers out . Tyson was king.

2024-04-05 09:11:46

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I’d also love to know . Something extremely light on resources

2024-04-03 22:35:37

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Because X is like flypaper for idiots.

2024-04-03 22:33:56

Back to #NOSTR
Have to give this platform another try. I owe it to @npub1qny…95gx
Heaps of maxis a few months ago but hoping there is more depth.
Need to fix my relays and my feed.
On it.

2024-02-25 07:43:25

Where is zK?
https://m.primal.net/HfBT.jpg

2024-02-23 07:47:54

Harto is here
https://m.primal.net/HecG.jpg

2024-02-04 13:55:45

https://m.primal.net/HafJ.jpg
seizeCTRL #000
Inscribed on a Rare sat.
https://www.seizectrl.io/

2023-12-31 17:41:56

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And that's totally fine. I find the hatred of Ordinals fascinating on Nostr and in general. Maxis love the expression "everything is good for bitcoin" mantra and phrases like antifragile yet get their knickers in a twist because fees are pricing them out of a pure PvP mempool.
It's a little embarrassing tbf

2023-12-31 17:07:18

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This sounds fine. What's the issue?
You can take a piece of toilet paper, shit on it and if someone wants to buy it then who really cares?

2023-12-31 17:05:57

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What are you talking about? Do you know how little I just paid for a 4TB SSD?

2023-12-31 17:05:08

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Nope, it was Lopp and the other maxis who were saying it's the biggest threat to bitcoin.
Now maxis are salty at ordinals because they can't buy a coffee with bitcoin and orange pill their Uber driver.
Can't please em either way.
Meanwhile bitcoin continues to care little what's actually been transacted as long as it doesn't break consensus.
But chief maxi pad Luke reckons he'll just censor the spam. What a sorry state of affairs.
Thank fuck for Monero.

2023-12-31 16:58:44

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So everyone was shitting themselves at the lack of security budget a year ago and now it's just magically solved itself through maxi cope. Righty-o.

2023-12-31 06:45:17

Current #bitcoin ramblings from the depths of my tiny lizard brain.
"Serfs and Sovereigns, Two tribes, One future" encapsulates the profound divide in the digital age between those who passively engage with new technologies and those who actively seek to understand and manipulate these tools for greater freedom. In the context of Bitcoin, this dichotomy is starkly illustrated by two groups: the "serfs" and the "sovereigns."
The serfs represent the majority who interact with Bitcoin through conventional exchanges, often with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations. They are the "NPC dead-eyes," a term evoking the non-player characters in video games, suggesting a lack of agency or critical thought. These individuals may not fully grasp the implications of their digital financial transactions, overlooking the importance of financial privacy and autonomy. They are content with the convenience and perceived security provided by regulated platforms, yet remain unaware of the invisible chains that bind them - reliance on third parties, vulnerability to regulatory changes, and exposure to surveillance.
In contrast, the sovereigns are the vanguards of the digital realm, the hardcore cypherpunks who champion decentralization, privacy, and autonomy. They delve into the technicalities of Bitcoin, running their nodes, advocating for privacy-enhancing technologies, and circumventing traditional financial systems. These individuals embody the spirit of true digital sovereignty, existing as freemen unshackled by the constraints of centralized systems. Their approach to Bitcoin is not just as a form of investment but as a tool for liberation, a means to reclaim control from centralized financial authorities.
The statement "Two tribes, One future" suggests an eventual convergence or a shared destiny between these two groups. It implies that the future of Bitcoin and digital currencies at large will be shaped by the actions and choices of both the serfs and the sovereigns. The serfs, though currently in chains, have the potential to evolve, learning from the sovereigns to value and protect their financial privacy and freedom. Conversely, the sovereigns face the challenge of making their esoteric knowledge accessible and actionable for the masses, thereby empowering more individuals to break free from the constraints of traditional financial systems.
In essence, the future of digital currencies like Bitcoin hinges on the interplay between these two groups. The serfs' awakening to the importance of privacy and autonomy, guided by the sovereigns' pioneering spirit, could lead to a more decentralized and free financial future. Conversely, a failure to bridge this divide might reinforce existing power structures, leaving the promise of digital currencies unfulfilled. The statement "Serfs and Sovereigns, Two tribes, One future" is thus a call to action, urging a collective effort towards a future where financial autonomy and privacy are not just the privileges of a few, but the rights of all.

2023-12-31 06:17:17

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Why is it unethical?
"The true value of something is just the price someone is willing to pay for it"
Who are you to tell someone is unethical to sell an apple for $5?

2023-12-31 06:14:56

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Udi and Eric aren't Ordinals. They are merely market participants. Bitcoin is for enemies, friend.

2023-12-31 06:13:39

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Gamma.io

2023-12-31 06:13:25

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Magiceden.io

2023-12-31 06:11:59

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Please fork bitcoin if you want to stop the spam. lmk

2023-12-31 06:10:31

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That's a little short sighted view but one thing is true, Ordinals are securing the chain and will provide the majority of the security budget once the halving arrives so you better cross your fingers, toes and nutsack they succeed.

2023-11-24 15:21:58

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Where were the signs? 🤪

2023-11-24 14:04:25

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It already is in their crosshairs.
Going down is pretty much a done deal.
History repeats.

2023-11-23 08:09:03

The majority of ordinal inscribers who have been around since May are Sparrow power users and know their way around a PSBT better than most WoS maxis.
#bitcoin.

2023-11-23 08:06:50

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Had to mute Udi and Eric as they are both annoying as fuck but to their credit they've onboarded so many people to bitcoin and will continue to in this cycle. Will they all stick around though?
Some of the discords I'm you are met with a wall of posts about how to run a full node. I've lost count of the people I've pushed to K3tan, RoninDojo and Umbrel.
People come for the "art" but many will be here for the revolution once they work out that stacking sats is the only art they need.
Plus, as a precious ICO degen myself, having that experience as a huge advantage. It really is the wild west all over again and the gains have been worth it so far. I'm sure many maxis will say I'll get rekt in the long run but for many I know, all profits just keep on going back to cold storage. There's a lot more well considered degens on there than people think.

2023-11-23 07:45:59

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Many hardcore maxis in 2023 were the ICO degens of 2016. It's all part of the Stove Touching Theory.
Slight disagreement with your theory. Everyone needs to touch the stove minimum of twice.

2023-11-23 07:43:07

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Art is totally subjective. That's what makes it art.
The movie is different this time. This one features node count going up, maxis committing suicide, usual traders getting rekt, ETHbois making the leap to The God Chain, security budget going parabolic, Odell winning his bet with Marty and some collectors amassing generational wealth.
I don't really see any downside to Ordinals. Anyone distracted by them wouldn't be in Bitcoin for the long term anyway but through this new breed of degens on bitcoin we all get to reap the above rewards.
#bitcoin.

2023-11-23 07:32:06

Still not convinced on this little #bitcoin pumpy. Feels like the euphoria is just being breaking even. Wouldn't be a bad thing to dump hard and give people a dose of reality before we grind up to new ATHs in 2024.
Monero being my stablecoin as usual.

2023-11-10 15:56:41

How the hell does Zach not know how many words are in the bip39 word list?
"about 1000, over 1000".
Ouch. Not a good look for the owner of a hardware wallet company who has chosen to go on a podcast (Chris Blec) about hardware wallet tech.
This is criticism and not an attack on Foundation Devices.
#bitcoin

2023-11-10 12:58:23

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Not even for your life or an empty mempool.

2023-11-09 21:57:28

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I don't think anyone expected Ordinals to be 57% of transactions over the last 24hours making them bitcoin's number one use case. Annoying fact but at least mempools will never clear again 🤟

2023-11-09 06:43:49

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$ROUP mint is currently about 90% compete. Based out of China. Hopefully fees should starting dropping this afternoon UK time.

2023-11-08 08:12:13

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Hmmm. I think we're saying the same thing?
) Runes brings all the miscreants home to The God Chain.
2) Blockspace becomes more scarce as a result.
3) Miner win, plebs win.
4) People HAVE to use LN which is fair to say most don't have a need at present.

2023-11-07 08:14:32

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And how's the security budget looking under your future low blockspace demand? I'd say not very healthy at all. Bring on sustained high fee environments, bring on a need for L2 innovations as a result.

2023-11-06 11:38:28

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Hit it up for a second spin.
Realised there's always more to discover; it's akin to a Rubik's cube. Revisiting it unveils levels I had previously overlooked. My inability to fully grasp it the first time stems from an overload of podcasts. Cutting it back to BBB and RHR for the win.
The discussion on zombie-ism particularly resonated with me. It's challenging to view this topic positively, knowing that in most zombie stories, the odds are overwhelmingly against you, with allies flipping' on you and turning into adversaries quick as sticks. Overall a fascinating thought experiment unfolding in real-time.
Eager to hear Ben tackle the "Atlas Shrugged" series since I've found that book challenging. Big up to Max, @npub1lt8…zt5y, Q&A, and Rabbit – UK's standin' up tall in the fight for freedom.

2023-11-06 09:40:25

Tears of a #bitcoin maxi
This is where it all started for me with Counterfeit Culture. Hxxdie bringing the pain for the laser eyes. Love to see it.
https://image.nostr.build/0c13bb1ef6b01486ce0a6e652d1f6a3db0a0aad0eafe93b0f329b84c822286b7.gif

2023-11-05 09:59:03

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Ben Gunn and Max. Hands down.
Nothing that new in terms of topic but the energy and passion provides a really good way to focus your lens and provides confirmation that "we're doing it right".
Think I've shared that episode with about ten mates IRL and pleaded with them to give it a go.

2023-11-05 08:21:56

King of glitch, Solemn
https://image.nostr.build/035a0ca84bdaf54f270339a21d73d3254bb9ade4a27588fea261fd628ad41d30.gif

2023-11-03 13:53:51

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I think the real shit-go is the endless capital generation from selling shares to fund his bitcoin bags. The antithesis of bitcoin. He's on rinse and repeat until his tower of Babel comes tumbling down and sends us all to goblin town for three years. 😂

2023-11-03 13:28:50

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Everyone buys bitcoin at the price they deserve right? That classic is scorched in to my memory and my family are sick of me saying it whenever they ask about the price and if it's a good time to buy bitcoin.
I'm relentless in my repetition of these words though. Unapologetic.

2023-11-03 13:23:53

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True words.
It's about creating a solid foundation where skills and resources are continuously developed. The emphasis on personal growth and skill enhancement is key – it not only prepares all of us for the challenges ahead but also contributes to the overall fortitude of the community (@`ODELL`... meshtadels?)
And yes, stacking relentlessly underscores the commitment to Bitcoin and its principles, reinforcing the network and solidifying our stance.
They'll not take me back to the fiat mines without a fight.

2023-11-03 11:49:01

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"Man is born free yet everywhere he is in chains" - Rousseau

2023-11-03 11:35:31

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I think reality is that life is a lot more boring that people want to believe. No CIA conspiracy here, just a businessman looking to leverage everything he can from his investments.
Saylor holds a lot of bitcoin, doesn't do shit for the community. Best off not feeding in to the Saylor story...
which makes me a hypocrite I know.

2023-11-03 11:31:40

Just a really lovely #bitcoin digital artifact. Maxis will hate it know but I love Sasha's art and it was a small amount of satoshis.
Digital art is a nice hobby to have as my previous work was in TradArt as a gallery technician.
Moar.
https://image.nostr.build/2b7185d45e346c85a092a4572ae018b75b040870c575355ee296cde79cde63d9.jpg

2023-09-27 23:45:27

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dafuk is $boost?