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Bart Mol

Little side project: a $30 bitcoin ticker for on my desk.
I have been working on it this weekend and it's pretty fun what you can achieve with some time (and ChatGPT):
https://m.primal.net/IeVK.jpg
- Shows the price, 24h change, block height and fee rate. Font color of the price is red when 24h change is negative, green when it is positive.
https://m.primal.net/IeVM.jpg
- Made a second screen showing the fee environment. It shows fast, medium and low fee. It also shows the mempool status (based on fee rate): Good (green), OK (orange) and Bad (red).
https://m.primal.net/IeVO.jpg
- Third screen is about the block fees versus total reward. It shows the average reward per block (for the last 144 blocks). It also shows the average fee per block and calculates the fee/subsidy ratio. Lastly it shows if the fee ratio is good (green) or bad (red).
https://m.primal.net/IeVQ.jpg
- I added a Welcome screen during startup while the API's are fetching the data.
https://m.primal.net/IeVR.jpg
- I added an Exit screen when the script is stopped (you can do this by pushing the x button).
- All buttons work and can be used to cycle through the screens or to break the loop (so you can connect the pi to your laptop to update).
- I use the Coingecko and @npub18d4…6lt3 API to fetch the data. You can easily adjust the polling interval. When the data is fetched, the led turns red.
https://m.primal.net/IeVT.jpg
- Next thing I'm working on is pulling a LNURL from my LNbits server and showing it as a QR code. I got this working, but the QR takes to much space. Need to make this more efficient.
- Also looking for a way to make a aluminium case.
Anyway, hope you guys like it.

2024-06-04 22:01:38

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Have to look into that, pool needs to be publicly reachable.

2024-06-04 21:23:31

Coming up: BitAxe Tutorial
Learn how to:
- Set up the Bitaxe
- Connect to your own pool
- Connect to Braiins
- Reset the device
Online in the coming weeks.
https://m.primal.net/IYkW.mov

2024-06-03 09:12:45

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No bought it with the bitaxe

2024-06-01 22:04:23

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Made the case a while ago. Made the bot this weekend (with the help of ChatGPT).

2024-06-01 22:03:34

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Thanks Derek!

2024-06-01 22:03:11

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Thanks!

2024-06-01 22:02:43

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Thanks Shawn!

2024-06-01 21:43:34

Behold: my very own retro @npub18d4…6lt3 viewer!
I revamped this old Hanimex film editor with an LCD screen and a Raspberry Pi.
It operates a Python script that connects to my personal mempool instance on my @npub1agh…mhct node.
Icing on the cake: it can even monitor transactions!
https://m.primal.net/IVKZ.jpg
I created a custom Telegram bot to monitor transactions. By using the command /tx <TXID>, I can check the status of a specific transaction.
If I use the command /reset, the mempool viewer resets itself.
https://m.primal.net/IVKb.jpg
Components:
- Hanimex E300 (case)
- Raspberry Pi 3b (any model will suffice)
- LCD screen (7.0 Inch CLAA070MA0ACW 800X600)
Some handiwork is required to fit it (Dremel recommended).
https://m.primal.net/IVKe.jpg

2024-05-31 22:08:09

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Just needed a new book, thanks.

2024-05-28 21:34:43

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NVME support?

2024-05-27 14:45:01

Is it possible to make the BitAxe Supra completely silent?
Yes, it is. By replacing the stock fan with a Noctua NF-A4x20, you move from almost silent to completely silent without sacrificing cooling performance.
Stock: 40db, 4400 rpm, 57.0°C
Noctua: 35db, 2491 rpm, 64.0 °C
Note that this upgrade is a nice to have. At 40db, the BitAxe is already nearly inaudible. If you tuck it away in a closed space, you won't hear it.
However, if you place it on your desk, you will notice the noise. Additionally, the stock fan produces a 'pulsating' sound, which I find off-putting.
https://m.primal.net/IOyC.png
https://m.primal.net/IOyE.png

2024-05-26 15:11:12

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And that’s exactly one of the lessons: make decentralized solutions.

2024-05-26 12:54:12

So if bitcoin is the pinnacle of decentralization and ethereum is the ultimate centralized shitcoin, why are ‘our’ privacy solutions being shut down with the press of a button and is Tornado Cash still running.
Lesson in there.

2024-05-25 14:36:55

Ok so running a BitAxe on my own @npub1agh…mhct using @npub1wtg…sxp2 is fucking cool.
After a week of hashing away I have a question though: which block template am I using?
Right now I just run the software and point my node to it. I don’t really know what I’m (and what I’m not) including in the blocks I’m mining.
Does anyone have more info on this topic? Would be cool if I can further configure my pool (and block template).

2024-05-25 00:21:50

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Beer

2024-05-24 11:44:29

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Yeah but Primal does offer a custodial wallet. Kinda weird that they do that, but won’t let you scan/copy the invoice to a non custodial wallet.

2024-05-24 11:19:49

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Your welcome

2024-05-24 11:15:43

Can anybody explain to me why it is so difficult to find a great NOSTR app that doesn’t make it impossible to zap with my own wallet.
I like the interface of Primal over Damus (especially for Zaps) but I can’t use my own lightning wallet (on iOS).
I’m probably missing something, so if there are any experienced NOSTR users out there: help me out.

2024-04-25 22:43:39

Yo @npub1cn4…3vle I’ve been testing Strike Europe for the last couple of days. Really impressed with the speed and usability of the app.
One question: I deposited EUR into my account. I’ve send 5 EUR from that account to someone in the US. He received USD (5.36 to be precise).
The question: was the lightning network used in this tx? E.g. where my EUR swapped for LN BTC, send to US and swapped back for USD? Or did you swap EUR for USD?
Thanks and keep it up, the app works like a charm. Also did some LN payments from and to my node, no issues there. https://image.nostr.build/04ba4055087129855b641223447ea63bfe7fefb171933df832f2449155cbd94f.jpg

2024-02-22 21:36:28

I analysed Bitcoin's price against the top 40 fiat currencies:
- 7 have exceeded their all-time high Bitcoin price
- 9 are within 15% of their all-time high Bitcoin price
- The Euro and Pound are 5% closer to their all-time high than the Dollar
Bitcoin has reached an all-time high against seven currencies: the Hryvnia🇺🇦, Lira🇹🇷, Yen🇯🇵, Rupee🇵🇰, Peso🇦🇷, Rupee🇱🇰, and Naira🇳🇬.
What do these countries have in common? They have all experienced significant inflation in recent years, leading to devaluation against the Dollar.
The next cohort includes 11 currencies: Taka🇧🇩, Rand🇿🇦, Krone🇳🇴, Peso🇨🇱, Krona🇸🇪, Dollar🇳🇿, Shekel🇮🇱, Ringgit🇲🇾, and Forint🇭🇺.
It's interesting to note that European countries Norway and Sweden are 10% closer to all-time high compared to the Euro.
The British Pound💷 and the European Euro💶 are both 20.5% away from their all-time high bitcoin prices.
This is 5% closer than the US Dollar💵, which is currently 25.8% away from its all-time high bitcoin price.
It's clear that these differences have been sparked by the turmoil caused by the Dollar in recent years. Nearly every currency has depreciated against the Dollar, which is reflected in these all-time high percentages.
However, there are three outliers...
The Swiss Franc🇨🇭, Brazilian Real🇧🇷, and Mexican Peso🇲🇽 are all currently farther from their bitcoin all-time high prices compared to the US Dollar.
This indicates that these currencies are among the few that have actually appreciated in value against the dollar. https://image.nostr.build/28e3ec3b239d79b4b919a27f635668a37a42ddcaef35f7c0da2bd7133b64ddf0.jpg

2023-03-18 18:18:23

The Satoshi Radio Lightning Beer Tap is finally ready! We tested it at our meetup last night and look how fast it is.
Stack:
- Raspiblitz - Node
- LNbits- Payment server
- Raspberry Pi - Hardware
- Wallet of Satoshi - Wallet used in the video
https://nostr.build/av/nostr.build_f2daa999e4ab83fd6d8ca42fb797bda8c122c1fd852c1eb671f4a13d27e3c9ee.mov

2023-02-25 14:17:30

Special Edition Satoshi Radio t-shirts for our 250 episode anniversary. Which one do you prefer?
A (Black/Orange)
https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_c853111dc3450eb113e802a453018b5dfe6d2d845686e68ac3ce4982057da2db.jpeg
B: (Off-white/Orange)
https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_9813c7c2eae1695335bd06ac3dbed456ce9cedb3ea5c0384c60adc6469be5c00.jpeg

2023-02-22 20:00:33

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Such a cold take, but I’ll bite: because they like the taste of meat but don’t like the meat industry/killing animals.
Really don’t understand why this bothers people when you can still eat your steak or burger if you want.

2023-02-21 13:32:07

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Will make one.

2023-02-18 10:31:07

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No matter how many times I see it, this illustration keeps blowing my mind. So sick.

2023-02-18 09:06:35

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You can!

2023-02-18 09:05:43

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Thanks Luke!

2023-02-18 09:05:29

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lol I do have a Lightning enabled beer tap, but coffee not yet.

2023-02-18 00:10:42

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Love this

2023-02-17 22:05:44

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That’s going to be my next project! The 3.5 Jack output on the raspberry pi is actually also a analog video output.

2023-02-17 22:05:01

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I’m using the old model 3 for this. This website helps a lot: https://rpilocator.com/

2023-02-17 22:04:11

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❤️

2023-02-16 16:46:48

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Vreemd inderdaad, denk het.

2023-02-16 16:44:39

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Dat heb ik ook? Zie jij het niet staan?

2023-02-16 15:26:09

I made my own dedicated mempool terminal. The terminal itself is an old Hanimex Super 8 projector. I replaced the screen with an LCD and added a raspberry pi. The #[0] instance is pulled from my #[1] full node.
I think it looks pretty dope next to my blockclock.
https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_6ee1a5ba28bfad846908a186b1df870648cfd27247085af875ad5872ff0390c8.jpeg

2023-02-13 09:10:01

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❤️

2023-02-12 18:47:55

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Thanks!

2023-02-12 17:53:27

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*would not

2023-02-12 17:53:13

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Thanks, would be surprised since it’s on a pi lol. Should work now.

2023-02-12 17:39:30

We are raising bitcoin for the people that lost their home in the earthquake in Turkey. Our friend Mus is on the ground and making hot meals for the people who can’t return home.
Donations are possible with lightning and on-chain. Let’s zap some sats to help the people who need it most.
Donation link:
https://btcpay.satoshiradio.nl/apps/3N7EtJd1CTzV1qjbVtPvHJndiDoK/crowdfund
CC: #[0] #[1] #[2] #[3]

2023-02-11 13:30:17

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Wacht, je hebt gelijk. Het is een beta feature die alleen nog in de test versie van Damus zit geloof ik.

2023-02-11 13:29:48

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Zit voor nu alleen nog in de beta, die moet je via TestFlight downloaden.

2023-02-11 13:07:13

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Zeker, ik zie het icoon in zowel profiel als posts.

2023-02-11 12:52:22

Love the recent updates to Damus (and NOSTR as a whole). Paid relays are cool, Zaps are out of this world and Damus itself is one of the first bitcoin related apps that looks and feels great.
The beauty of it is that the lightning network is the motor oil that makes most of these features easy to implement. Gotta love this space.

2023-02-06 23:27:54

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Yeah was waiting for this. Problem is that this will not work for subscriptions. Probably need to wait for stripe to integrate btc into their workflow.

2023-02-05 14:17:24

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Soon. We have to test it a bit more and fine tune a little bit. Will post here once the tutorial is ready.

2023-02-05 14:15:52

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We are going to update our github with everything you need once we tested everything. Also going to make a YouTube tutorial!

2023-02-05 14:01:36

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Yeah, it was really fun to build. It is also by far the best way to onboard no-coiners to the lightning network.

2023-02-04 21:22:40

Our Lightning enabled self-service beertap is finished!
✅ Raspiblitz & LNbits back-end
✅ Custom software for dynamic QR’s
✅ NFC card support
✅ 20, 10 & 5 liter beer kegs supported
✅ Custom 3D printed screen and hardware enclosure
To top it all off we made our own beer glasses and NFC payment cards. Look at this beauty:
https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_2eb4d2f3aaf46ee48bcc26168919ac705582dd96605579499ffef836187ac1a0.jpeg

2023-01-25 19:43:16

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Yeah dude, your videos are top notch (both content and editing).

2023-01-07 11:04:39

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Same for me. 650W max, fans (Noctua’s) at 50% Max. Otherwise to much noise. It adds 3 or 4 degree Celsius to my room (~40m3).

2023-01-04 15:11:41

The goal for this year is to create 52 bitcoin videos. Every week a new video. Tutorials on how to set up a node, run LNBits on a VPS, make your own bitcoin heater using a miner. I will even show you how we build our own Lightning Beer Tap.
Anything missing #[0]?
https://ibb.co/DYYW1ZL

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