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I've never written an essay in my adult life. In fact, when I was at school, I was told that I was dyslexic. Throughout my adult life, I have felt embarrassed to write in public and always found long-form writing a chore. Writing puts me in an uncomfortable place that I previously looked to escape from.
I will write my first essay about "why another form of digital money won't replace #Bitcoin". The essay will argue that Bitcoin’s resilience, like internet protocols, positions it as a natural focal point in the global financial system, difficult to disrupt or replace due to its network effects and #trustless, #decentralised structure.
I thought I'd start with something I'm passionate about. I also wanted to debunk a common misconception that makes people vulnerable to being fooled by the #grifters waiting for them to enter the #altcoin #casino.
#AUstriches #voluntarydiscomfort #asknostr #selfrexlection

2024-09-14 23:39:35

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Fix the money save the world

2024-09-14 14:15:02

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My bad, that’s on X and/or Substack

2024-09-14 09:11:21

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Delete Google Authenticator while you are at it and replace Aegis Authenticator is a free, secure and open source #FOSS #Security #degoogle

2024-09-11 07:56:37

#AUstrich what do you think? The #Australian Government just announced they’re going to ban children from social media, and their Digital ID system is being rolled out after the Digital ID Act passed the Australian Parliament earlier this year.
Government overreach and control through #surveillance mirrors the oppressive tactics used by authoritarian regimes, like the Soviet Union, to stifle dissent and monitor citizens. The concern is that increasing surveillance, justified under the guise of protecting children or enforcing #security, can lead to significant curtailments of individual #freedom and #anonymity, echoing the power structures of past regimes that sought control over all aspects of life. The #Gulags serve as a historical reminder of the dangers of unchecked state power, and the implementation of Digital ID and online surveillance could be seen as a modern-day parallel, where the state and corporations could potentially misuse data and remove #privacy in a similar bid for control. While the situation is not identical, the fear is that excessive #surveillance can pave the way for similar abuses, albeit in a digital context.
Be warned and be careful what you wish for #AUstriches', for what is taken will not be returned.
H/t George Christensen for his article: https://nationfirst.substack.com/p/whats-behin https://image.nostr.build/cff9ce1f92e27bec1dd51b183bda2ee6d2130ba0c6a5ea0af19c122be0a5b551.jpg d-banning-kids-from-social

2024-09-09 03:36:36

Becoming a sovereign individual with sovereign computing thanks to @npub126n…e9ll: Building your own server for hosting things like file storage thanks to #Nextcloud, a #Bitcoin full node, a #lightening node on a refurbished Dell Optiplex Mini PC, with Start9 OS lowers the barrier of entry.
In the digital age, becoming a sovereign individual means reclaiming control over your digital assets, data, and privacy. One powerful way to achieve this is by running your own server, especially with privacy-focused tools like Start9 OS. #degoogle your life and no more need for iCloud.
You can do all this without needing any linux command line knowledge or breaking the bank, for example using a refurbished Dell Optiplex Mini PC for as little as $200. Other known hardware can be found here: https://community.start9.com/t/known-good-hardware-master-list-hardware-capable-of-running-startos/66

2024-07-08 02:04:52

When I was in the UK recently, I heard a few first-hand experiences of mobile phone thefts by force, which resulted in a lot of financial and emotional harm. The police are dealing with record-high cases of "theft from the person (https://www.ft.com/content/26be349d-4717-4815-a221-a749e29de2b2)" events. When you think about it, if someone threatens to cut off your arm with a machete unless you hand over your unlocked phone you are probably going to do it, unless you are Jackie Chan..! So I started looking into how to mitigate the harm if something like this happened to me. This took me down a massive rabbit hole about personal security and privacy practices, and having addressed the original threat thanks to @npub1235…0ht5, I'm now actively reducing my reliance on big tech, aka surveillance capitalism, which is all part of becoming a more #selfsovereign individual.
#FOSS #Security #Privacy #Surveillance #GOS

2024-06-30 13:09:48

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I transitioned to #GOS recently, it is such a liberating feeling.
I took the additional step of never running Google Services Framework on my ‘owner profile’ and using only apps that are #FOSS or don't require GSF.
I have another profile for the occasions when I need to use such apps requiring GSF. This slight inconvenience is a good way of making me think twice about installing apps and which ones, if I do.
It’s definitely a journey with a fair few workarounds… for instance, I haven't found a good backup solution for data held by apps so I have installed Protonmail’s Drive which auto sync’s photos to the cloud.
#degoogle your life for the win

2024-06-30 12:32:40

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GrapheneOS #freedom 🧡

2024-06-30 12:11:05

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Have you checked our NewPipe? https://newpipe.net/FAQ/download/ #FOSS

2024-06-30 04:44:55

Low #privacy and high #security is what you call a prison! #freedom fighters need to unite or sacrifice our children to glass prisons and not have the ability to think critically for themselves. Let's take a look at Australia's centralisation of power:
1. Australia introduced world-first laws mandating electronic providers to code "backdoors" into devices sold in Australia, or apps used in Australia, that can be accessed at any time by law enforcement.
“The Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Act 2018 (the Assistance and Access Act) equips agencies with the tools they need to effectively operate in the digital era and keep the Australian community safe. The Assistance and Access Act introduced some key reforms to help its agencies access the evidence and intelligence they need by:
• enhancing industry cooperation with law enforcement and security agencies
• improving agency computer access powers.
2. The Currency (Restrictions on the Use of Cash) Bill 2019. The purpose of the Bill is to create offences where an entity makes or accepts cash payments of $10,000 or more. Cash includes both physical and digital currency.
3. The first country in the world to install an "eSafety Commissioner" to clamp down on free speech of Australians—who also believes Australia's laws should be mandated outside the country on social media platforms. (The eSafety Commissioner is unelected, isn't an Australian citizen, and was formerly offered a job by the CIA)
4. Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 The Digital ID Bill will put in place the legislative framework to create an economy-wide Digital ID system in Australia.
The Bill will strengthen an Accreditation Scheme for Digital ID service providers and enable the expansion of the Australian Government Digital ID System to states and territories and, in time, the private sector.
5. Then we see whistleblowers put in jail... https://hrlc.org.au/news/2024/05/1

2024-06-29 23:57:15

To embrace self-sovereignty, start by reducing reliance on big tech and enhancing your online privacy. Control your data, use decentralised platforms, and protect your digital footprint. #Privacy #SelfSovereign #Freedom

2024-06-29 01:34:31

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As long as you run a full node you will be one of the guardians of the #bitcoin protocol.
You will have the ability to
transmit valid tx
ban / filter out invalid tx
allow new joiners to download the blockchain from you (if you allow incoming traffic)
represent an obstacle to unreasonable “upgrade” by not upgrading.
more #private about your own transactions and verify everything from scratch yourself without having to trust a third party node.

2024-06-28 01:17:31

Thanks to Ministry of Nodes' guide I have been running a full node flawlessly for two plus years https://www.ministryofnodes.com.au/ubuntu-node-box-guide-2022 #privacy @npub16uu…x0h6 DONT TRUST VERIFY

2024-06-24 08:00:18

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I'm in a similar boat, what is it you need about LinkedIn? I'd love your feedback as I'm trying to scope out the possibility of a nostr powered alternative to LinkedIn.

2024-06-24 06:53:45

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Trail running and circuit training at high altitude in a gym called Airlocker

2023-05-25 12:12:00

Join a local Bitcoin meetup. ✅
Joining a local Bitcoin meetup, I think is an excellent way to learn more about Bitcoin and meet other Bitcoin enthusiasts. By attending these meetups, we can learn about new developments in the Bitcoin space, share our knowledge with others, and make valuable connections.
If there are no Bitcoin meetups close by, remember it only takes two to make a Bitcoin meetup! If you make it, eventually they will come.
https://www.citadel21.com/gather-your-tribe h/t to WizardofAus

2023-05-25 12:04:06

I'm on a personal quest to become an ever better bitcoiner...
I hope posting these achievements will inspire others and also act as a reference point for a combination of education, responsible investing, and active participation in the bitcoin community.