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2024-08-12 10:44:00

Want to receive donations, payments from customers or supporters? Want to receive bitcoin and lightning funds but don't want to use centralized services?
@npub155m…dcvg has you covered! Learn how to setup a simple BTCPay Server of your own today!
https://www.athena-alpha.com/btcpay/

2024-08-12 05:46:24

Took a while to get to it, but fantastic content as always @npub1a2c…w83a 👏 👏 👏
https://www.lynalden.com/the-power-of-nostr/

2024-08-12 03:23:16

@npub1agh…mhct couple of things:
1) Is there a way to download your posts from the Nostr Relay app? Would be great to have a simple download to JSON/Excel button
2) Wen HTTPS? 🔒
3) Can we get more than 3 widgets please? Maybe 6? Or 9? 🙏
4) Would be cool if there was a public Road Map users could vote on. Or maybe you can only vote inside the Umbrel OS (one install gets like 3 votes to cast) to weed out spam?

2023-10-20 00:05:22

If you've been thinking about building your own node with a @Raspberry_Pi you NEED to check this step-by-step guide out!
Stop wasting money on UGLY ASS nodes and instead learn How To Build A Sexy @umbrel Node For $300 & Fully Own Your Data today!
https://www.athena-alpha.com/umbrel-node/

2023-10-18 07:55:25

If you’re not connected to your own Full Bitcoin Node then any transaction you send or receive, your balances, wallet info and more can all be tracked, recorded and tied to your IP Address and identity.This extremely private information about your finances can then be shared with governments, sold to unknown third parties or worse, hacked and sold to criminals and scammers. The best way to counter these risks is to address the data leak at its source.
Although Umbrel is super easy to use, it can be tough for people that are new to it as there’s a lot of terms that you likely aren’t familiar with. But. That’s why we’re here! To give you the best educational content out there and help you use Bitcoin the way it was intended.
https://www.athena-alpha.com/connect-green-wallet-to-umbrel/

2023-10-10 01:07:47

While October 31st, 2008 might be when Satoshi originally published the Bitcoin Whitepaper, there’s much more to the history of Bitcoin than most know. Dating all the way back to the 1970’s, we’re going to take a thrilling journey into the many different parts including the almost dozen previously failed attempts to create “digital gold”. When did Bitcoin come out? It’s not as clear cut as you might think!
https://www.athena-alpha.com/when-did-bitcoin-come-out/

2023-10-05 01:36:04

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Never thought about it that way, but at least "Attack Helicopter" could legit become a real one haha

2023-10-05 00:09:58

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If you don't get it I don't have time to explain it to you sorry 😛
In all seriousness, perhaps this piece we did a while back on ETH might help? Hopefully it's coherent lol
https://www.athena-alpha.com/difference-between-bitcoin-and-ethereum/
Another thing to note is that most people only ever properly learn about something (and this applies to anything not just Bitcoin) when it's needed. For example, the horse won't drink even if you lead it to the water unless it's thirsty.
Whether you can generate that "need" in this individual is the real issue. It's hard to do, and you likely won't succeed. They will only truly desire to learn about Bitcoin when they truly need it, such as if they get debanked or start getting charged 20% fees for remittance etc.
Be patient. Be supportive. Be consistent and provide simple answers. It takes time, but eventually they will be burnt and / or realize that you're only speaking the truth 🙂

2023-10-04 06:19:57

Been considering the BitBox02 for your next hardware wallet? Get a full in depth look at it from the experts!
https://www.athena-alpha.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BitBox02-On-Leather-Back-1024x768.webp
https://www.athena-alpha.com/bitbox02/

2023-10-04 03:14:48

BitBox have managed to put bleeding edge, advanced security into a totally noob friendly point and click package. Inside its deceptively simple and ordinary packaging, they’ve brought a world class Bitcoin hardware wallet experience to the table and it should be at the top of everyone’s list when it comes to storing your crypto assets.
https://www.athena-alpha.com/bitbox02/

2023-10-04 02:39:54

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The optimists are always wrong. The pessimists are always wrong too. Reality tends to land somewhere in between 🙂
It'll start to get REAL interesting once AI's start to demand their own human rights circa ~2030 or so. Fun times ahead!

2023-10-04 02:20:56

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We'd love to review this in detail like our many other HWW reviews
Any idea where we can get one?
https://www.athena-alpha.com/tag/reviews/

2023-10-04 02:18:22

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Technology advancement is exponential. We're now entering what they call the "knee of the curve" since about 2015 or so. Face melting is going to look slow in another 5 years... best get used to it :)

2023-10-04 02:16:17

While not known by most people, Bitcoin Core is the heartbeat that powers the entire Bitcoin Network. It has been developed and worked on by thousands of hugely talented software engineers and stands as the sole protector of your bitcoin assets. No other software program is like it so today we’re going to explore what it is, how to use it and what it does.
https://www.athena-alpha.com/bitcoin-core/

2023-09-23 04:15:44

https://www.athena-alpha.com/lost-bitcoin/

2023-09-20 11:07:51

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This is for hard drives, nand flash (SSD) like your phones act VERY differently and it's still not fully understood how to permanently erase data from them from what last se read

2023-09-20 10:57:58

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Surely there's a BuyNowPayLater thing for those grapes right? 5 easy payments of $5....

2023-09-20 10:49:28

This weeks review of the D'CENT Biometric Wallet was one that hasn't done so well unfortunately...
We think it demonstrates what users should be looking out for though as it's important not to just blindly trust manufacturers
https://www.athena-alpha.com/dcent-wallet-review/

2023-06-10 01:16:23

Looking to buy #Bitcoin?
Not sure which exchange to use?
https://athena-alpha.com/exchanges/
Check out our CUSTOM built crypto exchanges page focusing on privacy & security. With easy and instant filtering on 15+ metrics, you can see the fees, ratings and more for over 30 exchanges! 🥳
https://us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/dufflepud/uploads/e459fa42-8cd2-44ba-ba26-ed3b44e14d5e.mp4

2023-06-10 01:13:14

KYC Crypto: What It Is & Why You Should Avoid It
If you’ve tried to use a big named crypto exchange you’ve likely encountered the world of KYC Crypto. But why does KYC even exist? And can you buy crypto without KYC? Thankfully the answer is yes
https://www.athena-alpha.com/kyc-crypto/

2023-05-31 04:08:09

Using a P2P exchange lets you access custom payment methods, much lower fees all while giving you more freedom, more privacy and more security. It’s a win-win-win-win and we’ve got the best ones!
https://www.athena-alpha.com/p2p-crypto-exchange/

2023-05-18 01:33:02

There’s meany reasons someone might want to move to a new wallet. Learn how to transfer bitcoin to another wallet safely and privately in this quick guide
https://www.athena-alpha.com/how-to-transfer-bitcoin-to-another-wallet/

2023-05-12 17:34:07

Buying Bitcoin is a top priority for most beginners, however doing so without having to bend at the knee of the all seeing KYC exchanges that force you to hand over all your private information is a huge concern for privacy and security reasons. We certainly don’t trust companies that routinely go Bankrupt and commit crimes with our government IDs or personal info. Enter Bisq.
https://www.athena-alpha.com/how-to-buy-bitcoin-on-bisq/

2023-05-08 23:36:51

A lot of people think having an Airgap Wallet makes their setup super secure and basically hacker proof, but they’re wrong. Let’s explain why
https://www.athena-alpha.com/airgap-wallet/

2023-05-05 09:38:20

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More like incompetent Bank, slow bank 😂

2023-05-05 09:35:53

Looking for a fast and non-KYC way to buy Bitcoin? Check out our RoboSats Review to see why this exchange is a hidden gem you don’t want to miss!
https://www.athena-alpha.com/robosats-review/

2023-05-05 09:35:14

https://www.athena-alpha.com/dollar-cost-averaging-crypto/

2023-04-10 15:07:47

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#nevent1q…gefl
👀👀👀

2023-04-10 15:03:04

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A+! 👏👏👏

2023-04-09 06:01:55

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Mostly right.
Miners do not solve "complex computational puzzles" though. Few.

2023-04-09 05:54:35

Think you know everything about Bitcoin Mining?
https://www.athena-alpha.com/what-is-bitcoin-mining/

2023-03-28 07:25:06

Want to up your Privacy and Security game in Bitcoin? Check out our tiered guides!
Security:
https://www.athena-alpha.com/bitcoin-security/
https://www.athena-alpha.com/advanced-bitcoin-security/
Privacy:
https://www.athena-alpha.com/bitcoin-privacy/
https://www.athena-alpha.com/advanced-bitcoin-privacy/
Expert levels in both coming soon too!

2023-03-28 07:21:43

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4.20 BTC / year.... nice

2023-03-25 04:53:58

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says = zaps lol stupid autocorrect!
Also in the next episode it should have the artist selling selling the little satoshi skull to Bitcoiners for bitcoins (there's already a 1 BTC floor bid) and commissioning more super cool artworks haha

2023-03-25 04:50:20

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+1 for this

2023-03-25 03:05:27

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Yes!
npub1clfjjuhrnr2dyrxknvdgg5v4dnq55t5svkk34r76rpwzqf5cjdas7rk28k
Send her some sats 👍
(validation here: https://twitter.com/LinaSeiche/status/1639311253737963522)

2023-03-25 02:55:08

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We can finally send you says for your awesome comics great work 🥳

2023-03-07 05:32:50

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Check out our non-KYC exchanges list for the top places 👍
https://www.athena-alpha.com/exchanges/

2023-03-02 02:15:28

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Any algo features that don't erode privacy or security and are OFF by default (and can be clearly enabled/disabled quickly and easily) are fine

2023-03-01 23:41:15

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Relays for days

2023-03-01 23:29:49

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Tutorial for Android here:
#[3]

2023-03-01 11:27:05

Do you own significant Bitcoin investments, are in the Bitcoin industry and want to learn more about Bitcoin?
Pro provides critical Bitcoin privacy, security & investment resources. For just $0.27/day it's a pittance to ensure your bitcoins stay safe
https://www.athena-alpha.com/pro/

2023-03-01 11:10:59

You know the "experts" out there seriously recommend exchanges based on how many shitcoins they support 🤡

2023-03-01 10:34:12

We now have over 35 Bitcoin specific recommendations in our Bitcoin Books resources page, check it out!
https://www.athena-alpha.com/books/

2023-03-01 10:13:12

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Awesome! 1,000 sats for you!

2023-03-01 10:06:24

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It will eventually, but getting to that stage by our best estimate will be at least another 10+ years for full integration and "default knowledge" as you described it.
Thing is, even then, you still have new people being born year after year. They'll fall into the same traps over and over unless they have parents / schools etc to guide them properly.
That's why we started Athena Alpha, named after Athena the Greek Goddess of wisdom and protectress of cities, to create a source of education that isn't from shitcoin pushing exchanges and that guides new people with security and privacy in mind. Not sure if we'll ever outshine the Coinbases or MSM... but the more of us that try the better!

2023-03-01 09:08:46

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It's more remember right back to when you were like 20 and dumb af. Don't know anything. No experience. It's going to end up with some stupid things happening 🤷

2023-03-01 08:36:53

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Are people that gullible?
Yes. Unfortunately the answer is always yes 😥

2023-03-01 08:33:43

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🙏 Merci! Sats for you ⚡

2023-03-01 07:31:12

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PV? Photovoltaics? Wat mean?

2023-03-01 07:27:29

Africa, powered up by Bitcoin, comin for the IMF be like
https://void.cat/d/VV1MbA7jHBcEazTxGRfZZf.webp

2023-03-01 06:38:49

Protect yourself with the orange pill... protect yourself with #Bitcoin
https://void.cat/d/CiURdQ1SqVu7iz9KBdsWfe.webp

2023-03-01 05:17:48

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If you're new to Bitcoin we post great educational content every week to help beginners learn 👍
https://www.athena-alpha.com/

2023-03-01 05:08:10

https://void.cat/d/Q3baUadyJFXP3rMuooCzKb.webp

2023-03-01 05:01:48

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Absolutely. But you never give your private keys to anyone! Ever!
Instead they should support login via a secure extension that doesn't allow the app/site to see it such as nos2x

2023-03-01 04:56:35

Clients asking you for you private key / nsec needs to stop RIGHT NOW. The last thing we need is for that behaviour to become a default thing that never changes going forward

2023-03-01 04:48:58

While many crypto exchanges champion fiat wallets as allowing you to "quickly buy crypto", the truth is they undermine your privacy, security and worst of all, encourage day trading or trying to time the market. This is essentially a form of gambling where the only winner is the house, which in this case is the crypto exchange
https://www.athena-alpha.com/what-is-a-fiat-wallet/

2023-03-01 04:21:31

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R.I.P

2023-03-01 04:13:29

Quick and easy backup tip:
Browse to: https://iris.to/settings/backup and click Download under the Profile & Follows area
Will give you a json file containing all your followers, relays etc 👍

2023-03-01 04:11:19

https://void.cat/d/Pru4AhvuWNsoJCfRfC2oYr.webp

2023-03-01 03:59:25

Someone needs to build a service that automagically goes through your Twitter following list, finds their npub and then adds them to your nostr profile following list

2023-03-01 03:46:01

Want to use Nostr on your Android phone WITHOUT giving random apps/websites your nsec private key?
Normally you'd just use the nos2x chrome extension but Chrome, Firefox, Brave etc don't allow it so...? 🤷
1. Download Kiwi Browser
2. Browse to nos2x extension (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/nos2x/kpgefcfmnafjgpblomihpgmejjdanjjp) and install it
3. In Kiwi Browser click the overflow menu -> Extensions, then click the Details button for nos2x. Scroll down and click Extension Options
4. Enter in your nsec + Save as per normal
5. Browse to your preferred Nostr website and authorise public/private access via nos2x 🥳🥳🥳
If you found this valuable, zap away! 🧡⚡⚡🧡

2023-03-01 03:38:34

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😂🤣😂

2023-02-28 19:32:20

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No 2.4GHz dongle option? Usually most BT mice come with both...

2023-02-26 19:46:11

With our newly updated rating system we've re-reviewed all Exchanges. 2nd and 3rd place is now a tie between @bisq_network and @AgoraDesk!
@RoboSats is still JUST holding onto 1st place by a whisker
https://void.cat/d/9GfDnixTQq2enQin9uHQRQ.webp

2023-02-26 19:38:11

Damn, Hodl Hodl ain't screwing around!! 🤣😂🤣
https://void.cat/d/DTXDtwnqx9BRsQWkYt8hrK.webp

2023-02-19 12:39:34

Some people think mixing up the seed words will make their seed phrase secure. This is not true as once an attackers has your 12 (or more) words that they know contain your wallet, they can just run through every combination for those specific words in no time at all.

2023-02-17 23:36:20

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We were just thinking this too... our social icon goes to the profile page (with our npub) for hamstr.to but as you said, it's sucky for those who use another client.
The nostr:npub... sounds like the simplest and most perfect solution to this ala mailto:... maybe write a NIP? 👍

2023-02-09 10:04:41

It's almost like @elon is trying to send people to nostr

2023-02-08 18:28:40

Picking a crypto exchange is one of the first steps beginners take when exploring Bitcoin. So starting with 10 exchanges we will be growing this page over time to include and review as many crypto exchanges as we can!
https://www.athena-alpha.com/exchanges/
Our primary focus when reviewing is on your privacy and security
Our methodology has strict rules that will immediately disqualify any exchange and set their score to 0.0 / 5 if they require KYC or don't default to storing user funds in self custody wallet
Check out the full list and upgrade your Bitcoin buying experience today! 😎✊

2023-02-08 15:03:39

🚨 FYI for new nostr plebs
Anyone can grab your npub and view your (read only) profile. That includes your DMs. They can't see the actual messages, but they CAN see who you're messaging, when and how many times (the meta data).
You've been warned!

2023-02-08 14:46:59

"everyone asks wen nostr but no one asks how r u umbrel"
How are you @umbrel?

2023-02-08 14:28:40

We know. You might feel uneasy using Bitcoin because you don’t want to lose all your money to some asshole scammer. Bitcoin Scams are one of the biggest reasons why a lot of people are uncomfortable with cryptocurrencies.
But refusing to use the best money in human history because you’re scared means the scammers win. So instead, we want to help you learn about Bitcoin scams so you can grow strong and confident buying, using and securing your bitcoins.
https://www.athena-alpha.com/bitcoin-scams/

2023-02-08 14:26:02

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Ooo it's very nice... needs CTRL+ENTER to send tho

2023-02-08 14:25:04

Let's try Hamstr.to!

2023-02-08 14:21:58

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Unstable Diffusion is more babe
https://discord.gg/unstablediffusion

2023-02-08 14:16:18

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Scams are 99.99% always the same, just have the latest "twist" on them
https://www.athena-alpha.com/bitcoin-scams/

2023-02-08 14:13:37

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One potential security issue with this is that you can see their DMs. As in, not see the actual messages, but you can see metadata.
For example if I jump in with your npub #[1], I can see that you've been messaging @Apatight today and yesterday... 😬

2023-02-08 13:43:52

Let us know if there's any crypto exchanges you think we should add to the review pile BTW folks

2023-02-08 13:43:39

Failed. Failed. Failed.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FocfbAfacAMZbZ2?format=png&name=small
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FocfmomaQAEZBwQ?format=jpg&name=medium

2023-02-07 00:11:31

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Well THAT escalated quickly lol

2023-02-04 02:22:53

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Yeah we were looking into "where is the data stored" rabbit hole. It seems it's stored on the relays... but like... what if they delete it? Any notes you've created are just gone??? Maybe another relay has a copy... maybe not... doesn't seem very good design unless we're wrong?

2023-02-04 02:05:57

The inflation rate in the USA between 2018 and today has been 18.93%. That means that ,000 stuffed in a mattress (or bank) 5 years ago would only buy 40.83 worth of goods today. Whether you like it or not, you're currently experiencing the problem of monetary debasement

2023-02-03 00:03:08

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You don't follow us 🥲
But we follow you 😁

2023-02-02 23:34:14

adoption

2023-02-02 22:28:27

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We have solid evidence that moon will be on Moonday 👍

2023-02-02 12:34:31

Global adoption of #Bitcoin will happen over the next 10 years, likely 2030-35 at the latest. Given #Bitcoins historic growth and the already established S curve, by 2035 it'll be as widely adopted and ingrained into every corner of existence as the internet and computers are now

2023-02-02 12:21:46

To decrease the likelihood of violence and extortion, you must reduce your ego and increase your flexibility. You must be able to freely move everything quickly and easily. No one should be able to easily access large parts of your wealth

2023-02-02 12:14:33

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lol at least try some simple/short HTML first 😂
<html>Hello World</html>

2023-02-02 10:58:23

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Ironically, the Web Free will likely charge them (rather than mining their personal data for the money needed to run the service). Still a better long term solution for humanity though

2023-02-02 10:50:21

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You never click random links from strangers, especially ones promising free money. Basic OPSEC 101 🙂
What do they gain? Who knows how their scam works... maybe by clicking the link it routes you to a website that has a zero day, infects your computer and steals your private keys. The possibilities are endless 🤷

2023-02-02 07:17:52

"get your free sats here by clicking this link" lol
We'll save you ALL some trouble. It's a scam. Always has been