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2024-09-16 18:06:31

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It's almost like they're not even trying to hide what they're up to right now. If I'm being honest, it's a very bizarre feeling. It's like they want everybody to know.

2024-09-09 15:18:24

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I live in the US but again, not really too worried about the government, I just don't trust exchanges. If there's a data breach and someone tries to steal my identity, that seizes time and money I really can't afford to risk at this time in my life.
Maybe things will be different by the time I can afford that kind of risk, no idea.

2024-09-09 14:55:48

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I can't afford any major risks to my finances or time at this point in my life, which is my concern here. It's not about being a ghost to the government, I just can't afford risks right now (and believe me, that's just as frustrating for me as I'm sure it is for all of you).

2024-09-07 07:39:07

I really think one issue with society that we don't talk enough about is the commercialization of music. "Just let people like what they like" is fine but with the commercialization of music, nobody knows how to "feel" music anymore.
They're used to sounds performed by celebrities, written by committees to appeal to a lowest common denominator. If it's catchy, it gets all the attention.
Music is the language of emotion but nobody truly speaks it anymore.
#music #musings

2024-09-07 03:12:05

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At this point, the only reason I still have any big tech products or services is because of the networks I've built there. A lot of family refuse to communicate outside of Facebook or SMS. I also have a very pleasant community of people I talk to on Twitter. However, I take every opportunity to talk about freedom tech and the dangers of big tech's influence. I also tend to strongly delay my replies on Facebook, in an attempt to get family to move over to MeWe (which is basically a partially decentralized, privacy-friendly FB alt).

2024-09-06 18:13:45

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It has, I'm not saying that it's not trustworthy, but Signal definitely has a much longer track record and it's not run by a for-profit company like SimpleX.

2024-09-06 17:27:50

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On a side note, even after this update, I still have a bunch of words in my security filters list that I didn't add and simply cannot remove. The button just doesn't work to remove it. Is there a reason for this? I've noticed it blocks completely legitimate posts, even some of my own. I've tried to get an answer from other people and couldn't find anything to fix the issue.

2024-09-06 17:18:07

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I like the concepts, but the way that the messages load is irritating if you're in more than two or three groups. I also don't know how much I trust the way they anonymize users beyond the pseudonym feature. Comparing to Session's onion routing, it just feels a little bit less anonymous and secure. That said, I haven't looked real hard into it and I'm not an expert anyways.

2024-09-06 16:47:24

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I don't have the cash to pay for a paid relay, but I don't know which relays are smaller ones for me to switch over to. The spam is reduced now that I've filled up my block list but it's not perfect. I've seen a few get through still.

2024-09-06 15:43:12

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Those spam posts are driving me nuts, honestly.

2024-09-03 13:10:03

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Try Coracle. I've had trouble with almost every other Nostr client on desktop but I can at least use the basics on Coracle.
I've also been able to get Snort working a few times but not as consistently as Coracle. The only downside is that its GUI is a bit dated.

2024-09-03 02:27:27

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Honestly, I've gotten a bit of interest in radio in recent years for that reason. As great as tech like Nostr is, it doesn't hurt to have analog options to communicate, as well! I just wish I had money to actually obtain some equipment.

2024-09-02 13:43:30

Amethyst outright hiding perfectly legitimate notes that I end up missing, it's starting to REALLY drive me nuts...

2024-09-02 10:55:18

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Thanks for the explanation, I had seen that feature but also saw it's not recommended. I understand the logic of keeping the amount small. I do plan to do a run, maybe once a month, where I convert my unused sats so I can store them on Cake Wallet.

2024-09-02 10:52:28

Phenomenal short! Naomi Brockwell summarizes this subject so well in less than a minute.
https://odysee.com/@NaomiPrivacyTips:1/why-is-privacy-important-shorts:7
#privacy #privacymatters #digitalfreedom

2024-09-02 03:57:09

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It can? I didn't know you could self-host but that's cool. Problem is, if you self-host it, doesn't that destroy the anonymity aspect?

2024-09-01 05:40:27

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If you want a more persistent OS, check out Whonix. It's like Tails in the sense that everything goes through Tor but it runs the networking portion of the OS in a separate virtual machine. It also has sick privacy features such as spoofing the OS time, obfuscating your typing cadence, etc. Tails is great because it's so portable but Whonix has greater privacy overall, in my opinion.

2024-09-01 04:59:05

I love that Minibits offers downloadable updates within the app, but I wish that they would add some sort of PIN or passcode lock option. That way, it would allow you to keep your sats secure even if somebody grabs your phone when it's unlocked.

2024-09-01 04:54:44

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I didn't see the interview so I can't really comment on exactly what he said. I was just saying that most people who follow social media already know what happened with Twitter. I don't think it was malicious in any way but I completely understand why you feel that way. Just saying things as I see it, personally.

2024-09-01 04:51:25

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Try Obtainium, easy way to install GitHub apps even if you're not logged into an account.

2024-09-01 04:25:43

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Absolutely, if you can find a good one, that's still an improvement. It's just important that people know the limitations of VPNs and their use cases versus anonymity tools like Tor. I find that a lot of people think that they can use a VPN and do things that are either illegal or questionable for their reputation and think they can get away with it when, in reality, a lot of VPNs are selling that data just like every big tech social media service. That's why I recommended Proton VPN, Mullvad and IVPN, as those three are pretty proven.
Plus, as far as we know, they don't sell the data or store logs of any kind. Mullvad was raided by police and literally could not give up any information because they don't store any logs whatsoever and you can also use their service without KYC. I mean, they literally allow you to pay for your subscription with cash. All you do is print out your account number and send it in an envelope with cash. It doesn't get much more private than that. Even Monero can't provide that kind of privacy, especially if you take precautions not to leave fingerprints on the bill.
However, that's overkill for most people. Unless you're a whistleblower or activist of some kind, you definitely don't need to do that and if you're a whistleblower, you should be using Tor instead of a VPN anyways.

2024-08-31 04:14:40

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It's good to have one but be sure to know what their limitations are. They're not technically a privacy tool and there are really only a handful of trustworthy ones like Proton, Mullvad, IVPN. Even with those, don't act like they'll protect you or make you anonymous. Essentially, they reduce ISP spying (though ISPs can still do deep packet inspection and encrypted DNS already reduces the spying), allow you to bypass geoblocking, and they hide your IP from the sites you visit.
If you're doing anything in a country where your freedom could be at risk (such as the UK with their war on memes), a VPN will not protect you, it won't make you anonymous. There's a lot of effort that goes into privacy and anonymity if you have a higher threat model.

2024-08-30 00:31:25

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Thanks, I was thinking that was *probably* what it was, going by all the memes I saw, but I wanted to double check.

2024-08-30 00:22:17

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I don't have many sats myself so I won't be able to contribute much if that's what it is 😂

2024-08-30 00:19:52

So, as a relative newcomer to #Nostr, can someone explain #zapathon to me? Is it just where people go nuts sending zaps?

2024-08-29 23:54:57

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That's why I hate typing on a phone keyboard.

2024-08-29 13:32:44

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I've tried a few but the only ones that actually worked for me are Coracle and, to a certain extent, Snort. Coracle is the only one that works pretty steadily but even it has some bugs (such as notifications not showing despite the alert to new notifications).
I'm also not real keen on how Nostr browser extensions work, they feel like a bit of a security risk.

2024-08-28 22:37:44

If #Nostr web clients worked better, I'd be posting on Nostr 10x more often. I hate typing on a phone keyboard but I can't seem to get many of the web clients working on my PC, meaning I'm mostly limited to what stuff I'm okay with struggling to type on my suckish phone keyboard. 🥴

2024-08-28 13:56:03

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I look at several notes discovery lists in the menu button just to the left of the notifications button.

2024-08-27 01:37:41

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DVM? Sorry, I'm not sure what that is, I'm still pretty new to Nostr.

2024-08-27 00:18:59

I'd love to switch to #Garnet but it's missing the Note Discovery feature that #Amethyst has. That feature has become crucial to me, leading me to notes and nostriches I wouldn't have found otherwise.

2024-08-26 05:10:10

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Yep, I downloaded Primal as well so if my posts get blocked, at least I have a backup for seeing those posts. Hopefully it gets fixed in Amethyst soon because it's a great client otherwise.

2024-08-25 03:11:16

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Yeah, this is what I see. If I try the unblock button, it literally does nothing. I know for a fact that I didn't put those words there (though some of the explicit content blocking is nice, at least).
I don't appreciate Amethyst and Garnet adding these automatically. I just don't want to switch apps because Amethyst/Garnet have fantastic features and a great GUI that I just can't find in other apps like Primal. https://image.nostr.build/6bab505d0b6b8060e1c83acc6d28f40ebd75f92997e0f712f7efefcd0927a639.jpg

2024-08-24 03:46:05

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They show up in the Security Filter menu and if a note has them, it's hidden: sometimes I can unhide it with a button and sometimes it just doesn't even show up.

2024-08-22 17:05:47

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I'll try this later if I can, thanks for the suggestion.

2024-08-22 16:58:07

> Downloads #Garnet since #Amethyst added blocked words automatically and I can't unblock them
> Starts using Garnet
> Tries to interact with a note
> "You are using a public key, please switch to private key"
> Opens password manager to grab private key, pastes it in the login field
> Login hangs on load screen
> Starts Garnet again, is logged in with public key again
Having some fantastic, lucky experiences here. 🙃 #nostr #asknostr

2024-08-21 12:49:42

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I guess I can grasp that. I just don't see a reason to never use Bitcoin even when you still have fiat in your possession. If I were able to obtain Bitcoin (tried and just can't figure out a viable means for me), I'd obviously save and stack as I can but I'd also try to use that Bitcoin for transactions if it's a possibility.

2024-08-20 13:40:20

Okay, someone's gonna need to tell me how to removed blocked words from #Amethyst. The unblock button does nothing and I legitimately cannot see one of my own posts because of it.
Please help, #asknostr!

2024-08-20 12:37:31

Can someone more knowledgeable explain to me the reason so many Bitcoiners embrace the #hodl mentality?
I get the logic, that's not the problem. Saving money is generally better than spending. That's just wise personal finance skills. However, money is money and if you never use it to buy things, how is it any better than an incredibly expensive collection of cryptographic data? And how are more businesses expected to start accepting #Bitcoin if Bitcoiners don't ever spend their money? Furthermore, how will a Bitcoin-powered parallel economy function if everyone is stingily hoarding their coins?
As always, this is a genuine question. No hate or coin wars intended, I'm just trying to figure out what the argument is. #asknostr

2024-08-19 12:38:24

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Wait, since when is it NOT 0? Any number divided by 0 is 0, that's what I was taught as well and I didn't attend public school. I was homeschooled before the era of Common Core... To be fair, I was never good at math but still, what sort of Mandela effect is this? 🧐

2024-08-18 18:00:05

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That I can't seem to find a feasible way to buy any regardless of how hard I try... Oh wait, you said FAVORITE?
Sarcasm aside, even if I don't have any other than a few sats from zaps, I love the concept of decentralized, anti-inflationary, hard money that offers us a way to at least somewhat resist the stupidity of the fiat system. I don't subscribe to the maxi belief that it fixes absolutely everything wrong with the world but it's a very strong start.

2024-08-18 17:38:23

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To be fair, I think it's good that it's not an "escape Elon" destination. Mastodon took that approach when Elon bought Twitter and thus all the hardcore political content is there, whereas Nostr has a much better community focused more on life and self-improvement.

2024-08-18 17:34:16

If I want to send my sats from #zaps to my main #Bitcoin wallet in Cake Wallet, how would I go about doing that? Is it even possible?
#asknostr

2024-08-17 07:20:34

After months of gradually watching bits and pieces of this interview, I finished it just now. Chuck and David are already my favorite content creators in this space, with Chuck being the one who influenced me to step out into studying networking/cybersec. This interview just led me to respect the both of them 100x more than I already did, especially that wholesome last segment.
https://odysee.com/@davidbombal:0/network-chuck-hacked-youtube!-learn-how:1
#IT #cybersec #networking #pentesting

2024-08-16 15:58:56

Every day, I'm using #Nostr more than #Mastodon/the Fediverse. Don't get me wrong, I really like the technology of the Fediverse and definitely think it has a place, but I'm just getting so sick of the toxic political garbage over there. All of that toxicity went to Mastodon when Elon bought #Twitter and it has made the last month or so completely unbearable, and I suspect it will only get worse leading up to the election.
It's wild when Twitter offers better, more productive discussions than the platform that the allegedly "enlightened side" fled to. I have no issues with different political opinions; if they can respect me, I'll respect them no matter how much I disagree (though I am quite firm on some moral issues). However, if you're anywhere even remotely right-leaning, you'll run into all sorts of people who are just waiting for the opportunity to waste time with antagonistic, truly hate-filled nonsense.
Meanwhile, Nostr's community seems to be focused on improvement: of technology, of the world, of the self.
Don't get me wrong. I'm a traditionalist who is massively against big government and would be considered right-wing. I get into political debates sometimes in my personal life. However, in the real world, you can end the discussion, walk away and do something else. Online, it's incredibly draining seeing that crap everywhere, especially when I see ignorance or comments that I STRONGLY disagree with.
Using Nostr (and my home/private life social network, MeWe) is a nice digital oasis to rest and recharge in before heading back out into the desert of AI, attention-hog influencers and genuinely hateful individuals.

2024-08-16 15:56:36

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Fun fact, in Chinese, black teas are known as "hongcha", or "red tea". True "black tea" is "heicha", or "dark tea", which is also known as shou (or ripe) pu-erh. It's a very dark mahogany color that looks almost black.

2024-08-16 15:48:01

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I use it because I grew up on it and I'm a power user. Also, because Linux only recently started becoming viable for gamers. However, now, I actually look forward to Windows 10 dying so I can switch everything over to Linux once and for all. Linux just does almost everything better than Windows.

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In addition to what has been said, the main reason why iOS is problematic is because it's a proprietary (closed source) walled garden. You're only allowed to do and use what Apple approves of.
Meanwhile, Android is open source, it lets you sideload apps whether they are or aren't on Google Play, and you can even sideload alternative app stores. From F-Droid which is a massive repository of great pro-freedom open source software, to F-Droid forks with more built-in repos, to Obtainium which lets you grab apps directly from their GitHub repository, to even a private front end for Google Play, you're able to do all of that with Android but not with iOS.
You can even get apps like Shizuku to simulate root access and run other apps on top of it such as Canta, which lets you uninstall any app or service you want to, even if they're protected by the OEM. I stripped almost every bit of Google & Samsung spyware bloat using this method, replacing any necessary apps with FOSS alternatives. Shoot, you can even install completely custom versions of Android if you want, though not every phone is capable of that (thus why I went the Shizuku/Canta route).
At the end of the day, use what you like. I'm not going to shame you for using/liking iOS but Android offers way more freedom to use and own your device. Ironic, considering who Google is, but it's true. In my opinion, that freedom (including the ability to lock down your privacy) makes Android objectively superior. Just figured I'd chime in!

2024-08-16 05:54:56

We're halfway into August and yet Samsung has not pushed a security update for my phone since January. This isn't acceptable. It's bad enough they've relegated my phone to update every six months, but they're outright late on it.
#Samsung #Android #security

2024-08-16 05:32:40

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Try Grayjay, they usually fix these issues a lot quicker and they have support for other platforms as well, such as Odysee and Rumble.

2024-08-16 05:31:38

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Unfortunately, YT seems to be creating issues faster than NewPipe can fix them. It's why I mostly migrated over to Grayjay. Not only does it tend to work more consistently but it doesn't require the entire app to be updated in order for it to work. It basically has blocking for each platform which can be set to auto-update when you launch the program.

2024-08-15 08:19:44

Absolutely DISGUSTING behavior from Disney. I would not give them another cent after this.
https://odysee.com/@rossmanngroup:a/disney-thinks-streaming-service:8
#arbitration #boycott

2024-08-14 22:36:06

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Does Silent use traditional cell service? If not, it wouldn't be very helpful for those of us in America, especially those of us with family who refuse to ditch SMS in favor of messengers like Signal.

2024-08-14 13:50:44

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My main concern is that unless you use a provider like Tracfone which requires no KYC to use, you're still going to have to provide info. Just like KYC destroys Bitcoin's privacy, it destroys privacy with a cellular plan. As for providers like Tracfone, I have no idea if they'd support Graphene.

2024-08-13 16:08:06

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My philosophy is this: if you can't get all the day's work done in the day, that's the teacher's fault for poor scheduling. Homework should only be studying for tests or maybe an occasional reinforcement worksheet if it's a tough lesson.
Then again, I have no intentions to ever put my children in public schools so they won't have to worry about that themselves.

2024-08-13 08:51:46

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Yep, I currently use Amethyst but I'm not sure if I'll stick with it. I like it but I'm not keen on how it seems to hide certain posts for "blocked words".

2024-08-13 07:58:34

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How do I do that? When the signing popup shows up, I only see an approve or deny button.
As for the Amethyst issue, that's pretty sucky, not going to lie. I really like Amethyst but if they're trying to censor a platform designed to be uncensorable, I definitely do think I'll start looking for an alternative. Can anyone confirm/deny if Garnet has this issue? I've had folks recommend it to me.
Either way, thanks for your response!

2024-08-13 07:50:01

So, I have two quick questions for Nostr:
1) On the web version, I get a lot of authorization requests from Flamingo whenever I'm doing things and sometimes, even when I'm idling. I understand that I have to authorize notes, reactions and so forth but I'm not sure why it's asking for authorization on so many things. I use Coracle as my web client, as no other Nostr web client seems to work for me.
2) On Android, I use Amethyst and I've noticed lately that a lot of notes tend to be hidden due to "words you've blocked" or something along those lines... yet I never did block any words, and I didn't know that was even an option. It still lets me see the notes if I tap the unhide button but I'm just curious why this keeps happening and if there's a way for me to fix this.
Thanks for anyone who can offer suggestions!
#asknostr

2024-08-13 07:38:03

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Well said. I'm not at all a fan of the idea of not being able to delete or edit a comment. The argument of a "more honest internet" is a cope. Yes, both features can be misused but privacy is a human right. While it's true that you can't truly, fully delete things online (and, of course, the technical challenges of throwing a decentralized platform into the mix), that doesn't mean users shouldn't have full control over their online presence as far as the technology permits.
I mean, every one of us has said things online that we would like to forget, and definitely wouldn't want associated with our modern persona. It's not like we're all born with the knowledge of privacy and the permanence of the internet, especially those of us who grew up with the internet. How is it fair that we would all have to potentially pay the price of our past internet idiocy just so we can have a "more honest internet"? It's just a stupid concept. It's like saying, "privacy is dead so let's just give every bit of info to everyone who wants it". That whole argument is a total joke and it doesn't hold up to logic.
See, this is exactly what bugs me about the maxi mentality against privacy coins like Monero. Yes, I love Bitcoin but that doesn't mean I don't take issue with some of its concepts. The immutable, public ledger is a privacy issue; just because it's pseudonymous, that doesn't mean I'm okay with people knowing every transaction I make if they are able to attach a real-world identity to my wallet address(es).
At the end of the day, you cannot have self-sovereignty without privacy.

2024-08-13 06:32:32

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That's true, but it's still a risk to the individual's freedom. An anonymous account using an encrypted email is ideal, particularly if you never open the account or the email on anything except Tor. And, of course, there are other vectors of attack, such as using OSINT or AI evaluation of your writing style. This is why you also need to take care not to mention any personal details, not interact with the same accounts as on your other social media and so forth. Finally, in terms of the AI evaluation, that's pretty difficult to get around but typing your messages in a completely different way would be helpful.
If I were in the UK and I wanted to use a centralized social network, my setup would be like this:
I'd run Whonix on a Linux laptop, since it routes through Tor and has all sorts of other protections that standard Tor Browser doesn't offer. I'd sign up for an encrypted email service such as Proton Mail (or maybe even one of the Tor email services), then use an alias forwarding to that email so that each social network has its own alias email. I'd be sure to only ever log into that email and that social network via Whonix on that laptop, I wouldn't even visit that account's page if I weren't in this setup. I'd also avoid posting unless it's important, and I'd avoid replying to any replies or messages.
All private communications I'd need to do would be undertaken via either Session or SimpleX (probably the latter due to its capacity for private aliases for each group and contact, but Session's onion routing would be very helpful for anonymity). I might even look into ways to run private AI so I could throw my messages in an "is it AI?" reader and change things up until it looks like the messages are AI generated. That way, it not only reduces the ability for them to de-anonymize via writing style but it also would come up as AI-generated, making them think I'm just a bot.
I could even theoretically set up a live boot Tails USB with persistence so that I could use this setup on any PC instead of Whonix but I feel like that would be a bit overkill at that point since they'd be unlikely to waste THAT much effort and time to find me for free speech. In general, this probably seems like overkill but when your government is tyrannical like that, it's best to be extra cautious.
Now, in terms of decentralizes social platforms like Nostr, you could cut down on this a little. I'd still only access that anonymous account via Whonix but I wouldn't have to go so crazy with the email, email aliases and so forth. Nostr is great because of how decentralized and immune to censorship it is, but opsec mistakes could still land someone in a cell if the UK government decides to crack down even harder.

2024-08-13 02:30:23

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Depends on whether the antagonist government decides to subpoena the social network. Harder to do on a decentralized platform but still not impossible. Besides, there are ways to corollate posting and traffic patterns to the targeted account if they're really determined to find out who it is. That's why an anonymous account, only ever accessed via a VPN or Tor (only one or the other, it shouldn't be accessed via both) is the best way to do it... And be sure your VPN is trustworthy, like Mullvad or Proton VPN.

2024-08-12 17:03:35

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I see what you're saying but I don't think that is solely because of fiat. Some humans have been that way since the dawn of our existence. I DO, however, think that the fiat system/fractional reserve banking has certainly exacerbated that mentality, though. Probably a byproduct of the fact that everyone's in a perpetual state of debt when living under fiat.

2024-08-12 16:45:29

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Cake is the best wallet I've used, even though I don't exactly have a lot of experience with crypto wallets. Aside from a bug that I'm going to have to message support about, it has been a completely positive experience.
Congrats and best wishes for this new journey!

2024-08-12 16:38:50

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I cross-post on Nostr, Mastodon and X, but it's manual so it can get a bit tiresome at times. I usually just back away from all of it for a few days when I feel exhausted of it. I would give it all up but I'm enjoying the networking I've been doing. Good for finding friends and for finding people who can help boost a career, which is good for me since I'm working on a career change.

2024-08-12 09:58:27

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No. Companies need to remain neutral as much as possible. After all, there are two sides to pretty much any debate and there's no reason a company needs to start taking opinionated sides on things that are totally unrelated to their business.

2024-08-12 09:57:35

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True, but that doesn't change the fact that if you're posting publicly, there's the risk that they'll still find out. If people want to communicate about things that will get them arrested, they need to use an end-to-end encrypted messenger. If they absolutely want to post publicly, they need to take the necessary precautions no matter what social network (or protocol) they use.

2024-08-12 05:59:14

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This is actually a phenomenal concept and a harmless way to incentivize free speech protesting. The speech police would be so mad that they can't shut it down here haha

2024-08-12 05:58:04

I have to say that I'm really liking what I'm seeing with the COSMIC desktop environment from System76. I liked the modified Gnome desktop environment in PopOS but this upgrade really looks and seems to run better. Definitely going to keep an eye on its development!
#Linux #FOSStr

2024-08-11 17:52:39

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I'm new and a bit of a security geek, can you explain how the private key can be leaked?

2024-08-11 17:50:25

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Thanks for the recommendation, I'll see if I can do that (don't have a way to pay if it's BTC, sadly).

2024-08-11 17:49:23

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No surprises there. Microsoft has just made me more and more happy that I'm switching everything to Linux near the end of next year because Windows has been nothing but gutter trash for years. Windows 7 was the last good thing they did.

2024-08-11 06:12:25

I really love free software. I could go on about WHY I love it but there's just such a peace of mind when you think about just how free you are when you use this sort of software. #FOSStr #opensource

2024-08-10 16:39:35

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That's definitely apparent to me haha. Really trying to learn because I can see how this tech will be important in the coming years, decades and beyond.

2024-08-10 16:19:12

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I use Amethyst, how would I access the live feature? I've spotted things like communities, the video shorts feed and so forth.
And I'd certainly appreciate recommendations, thank you!

2024-08-10 16:16:19

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Well, in this instance, I'm basically just curious if there are general coverage channels that discuss the technology, do feature tutorials/explanations and so forth.

2024-08-10 16:12:28

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Well, that sucks but thanks for your reply. Shame I'm still so new to Nostr, otherwise I'd do it myself haha

2024-08-10 15:55:29

Are there any good content creators that discuss #Nostr in an intermediate way? Not for normies but also not in a jargony technical manual way?
I'm studying IT so I can grasp technicality but I prefer content that doesn't take the tech manual way.
#asknostr

2024-08-10 15:31:00

You know, this is dead accurate. When I'm on my free time, I'm thinking about all sorts of #IT subjects, from Linux to retro computers to antivirus software.
Meanwhile, when I'm working on things, I tend to daydream about hobbies like drinking #tea, playing games or watching anime/Kdrama. It's bizarre but true 😂 #memestr #techmemes https://image.nostr.build/c5dd181d2cbd1a48a270fdfdaae341180a3531a8deeb652df2cc7de444abdfd0.jpg

2024-08-10 04:30:20

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Independent indexes like Brave Search help reduce this issue.

2024-08-08 16:53:35

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This is the problem I take with your stance. Use BTC only, if that's your preference. That's all good! However, when you're effectively telling others they shouldn't use altcoins because they're not Bitcoin, that's where the problem lies. I'm not telling YOU to stop using Bitcoin and I'm not insulting your choice.

2024-08-08 16:51:12

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I will definitely be checking out Robosats. It's so tough to not get discouraged by this because I've tried so many things and none of them have worked out... But SOMETHING'S gotta give.

2024-08-08 15:17:21

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I'm not telling you what to do, I'm simply saying that there ARE genuine use cases for some altcoins. Just because you choose not to use them, that doesn't make them useless.

2024-08-08 14:02:32

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Never heard of it but I'll have to look into it, as a decentralized DNS alternative sounds pretty awesome.

2024-08-08 08:16:00

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Thanks for the recommendation! I might give it a try at some point.

2024-08-08 08:01:59

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I've never tried that one, I've only tried the ones listed in the clients page of the Nostr home site. However, looking at Ditto, it has a VERY nice aesthetic.

2024-08-08 07:47:52

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I tried using Snort and Primal when I first started using Nostr, neither ever seemed to want to load content for me and I'm not quite sure why. I ended up having to settle for Coracle, which is just about the only web client that actually works for me, though its GUI is quite outdated.
That said, on mobile, I use and love Amethyst as it just works perfectly for me.

2024-08-08 06:03:43

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Whoa okay, thanks again for this response! What you're basically saying is that the reason they don't go after Bitcoin/Monero that way is because they'd effectively only be feeding both economies while destroying their own fiat economy?
Geez, that's genius design haha

2024-08-08 06:01:01

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Considering the fact that money is central to the human existence, it's usually not completely separate. IPFS, as a network, functions on its own without Filecoin. However, with Filecoin, it incentivizes more people to host, making the network stronger. Voluntary hosting can only do so much.
This is similar to how Session, as a messaging app, is just an end-to-end encrypted messaging app running over an onion routing network, and you never have to even think about the crypto side of things, yet the nodes in that onion routing network are hosted by people who stake the OXEN cryptocurrency (though they're switching over to a new token called Session Token). By staking this token, it locks down that node while also earning the host some income over time. This reduces the likelihood of sybil attacks (one of Tor's only inherent anonymity weaknesses) because governments would have to stake OXEN/Session Token and, well, the blockchain transparency means we'd be more likely to know about it as a community.
In terms of LBRY, they probably would have been better off NOT having their token (LBC) since that's what the SEC went after to shut down the company, but the network lives on because it's driven by the LBRY blockchain. It's also what allowed Odysee, which was once just LBRY's main web front-end (and spun off into its own company ~2-3 years ago), to regroup and start switching over to a new framework that's operating on Arweave.
I can also give another example of blockchain being used like this: MeWe. Previously just a centralized, privacy-friendly alternative to Facebook, they've recently completed a migration over to Frequency, using Decentralized Social Network Protocol (DSNP). Frequency is specifically designed to be a utility blockchain that hosts decentralized social networks. Frequency tokens aren't worth any money, yet they will eventually offer voting power over the way the blockchain is governed over time.
In general, I totally get the skepticism over crypto. I also agree that Bitcoin is undoubtedly the best cryptocurrency and blockchain. However, we also have to be fair and recognize some of the weaknesses, as well as the fact that there are definitely still ways that blockchain and altcoins can be useful to a future digital society. Not all of them are ponzi memecoins, some of them have some really awesome potential that we can use side-by-side with Bitcoin.

2024-08-08 05:00:37

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I've not been able to get into Bitcoin because of the KYC issue. It's not even so much of a principle thing for me (though that's certainly part of it), I just don't feel comfortable offering sensitive documents to CEXes, which are undoubtedly one of the largest targets for black hats. Considering the fact that I have no way to verify they're doing due diligence on their security, and considering the fact that the docs they require aren't easy to replace if there's a data breach, I certainly won't give it to them. Most I might consider is a passport.
That said, KYC itself is complete anathema to the core principles of what Bitcoin is supposed to be. I really don't know how anyone is okay with it, but I also don't know any other way to get around it unless you know people in your personal life who can transact with Bitcoin (and I don't, since I live in a rural small town that has a majority of elderly folks). DEXes might be an option but every time I've tried to use one, it just didn't work out, and there are a few Bitcoin ATMs within an hour's drive... but the problem is that they cost a 20% fee, which is absolutely ABSURD.

2024-08-08 04:52:16

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Some quick suggestions.
For decentralization, check out IPFS or LBRY. While IPFS isn't specifically a blockchain, it does make use of blockchain for its Filecoin token which incentivizes people to contribute to the IPFS network (which, itself, offers a potentially better version of the internet in the long run).
Meanwhile, LBRY runs off of the LBRY blockchain and allows users to upload content that's decentralized and solely under the control of the person who uploads it. It can't just be taken down arbitrarily.
And in terms of governance, that's the area where things are still developing but it's related to the concept of a DAO and the utility purposes that NFTs CAN offer. A DAO can allow decentralized and democratic governance of an app or organization. NFTs don't have to just be "owning a JPG", they can be tokens that offer an individual voting rights, among many other purposes. Again, this area is developing and far from perfect but it offers a lot of potential.
Despite that last one being a WIP, the first two are objectively ethical and important purposes that non-Bitcoin blockchains can offer, and there are many other examples as well.

2024-08-08 04:47:52

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Well, that certainly rules out script kiddies and other non-state level threats but what about those state level actors? If a government with a blank check decides it wants to attack the network, would the fee really be enough to stop it?

2024-08-08 04:46:38

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Monero has most of the advantages of Bitcoin, with more privacy (which is a *massive* advantage in and of itself). I'm not saying Bitcoin doesn't have a purpose, because it certainly does. The bulk of our wealth should be concentrated in it but when you can see every transaction a person has ever made, that's a major problem. That's where privacy coins can be incredibly helpful.

2024-08-07 15:51:51

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Yes, if you have the bandwidth to spare. It'd be wise to stick to entry and middle nodes. Exit nodes can potentially get you in trouble with the law.
If setting up a node is too complicated for some or you don't have a system to run it on, the Tor Project has a browser extension that lets you run a Snowflake pluggable transport in your browser, which helps people circumvent censorship. That's what I do, since I dont have a spare system that can function as a Tor node.

2024-08-07 15:35:16

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Thanks for making me aware of that hashtag!

2024-08-07 15:23:36

Really starting to dig #Nostr. I always thought the tech was cool but the zaps concept is so awesome. It's not much but this is currently the only way I can obtain #Bitcoin (or #Monero) and despite the fact that it's such a small amount, the principle of knowing those sats belong to me (until I inevitably start zapping back) is an awesome feeling similar to the feel of freedom when switching to #FOSS.
Good morning, y'all!

2024-08-07 15:14:39

So, I have a question related to Bitcoin and/or Monero.
What protects these chains from attacks like DDoSing?
I know the distributed nature and strong cryptography make it effectively impossible to actually crack the network but with AI bots dominating the web these days, what stops some force (namely state actors) from tying up the network by, say, sending and receiving sats en masse between a huge botnet?
Geeky, albeit genuine, question.
#BTC #XMR #blockchain #cybersec