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Bitcoin Keeper and Bitcoin Tribe

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Last Notes

2026-10-05 15:11:34 GMT

Stablecoins on Bitcoin aren't just about speed; they're a bridge to decentralization.
The real game is integrating stablecoin utility with Bitcoin's security and self-custody ethos.
Execution beats theory. Fast tokenized dollars, slow trust decentralization.

2026-09-14 14:37:50 GMT

Air-gapped signing in Keeper means your signer never touches the internet.
Not during setup. Not during signing. Not ever.
PSBT moves the transaction. The device stays offline. That separation is the point.

2026-08-12 14:36:25 GMT

Recovery drills reveal gaps before emergencies do.
In Keeper: restore from your BIP-85 derived backup, verify one receive address on-device, confirm your vault policy still matches.
If any step feels unfamiliar, run it again this week.

2026-08-11 15:47:32 GMT

Most custody debates miss the real question.
Not: can users self-custody?
But: will the product make them do it before they need to?
That's the Tribe design bet. Non-custodial from first tap, not as a setting you find later.

2026-08-11 14:36:11 GMT

Coordinator cross-checking is not paranoia. It is policy.
Export your Output Descriptor from Keeper. Recreate the vault in Sparrow or Nunchuk. Verify the same addresses appear.
If they match, your coordinator is honest. If they don't, stop and audit.

2026-07-26 14:36:59 GMT

Collaborative custody in Keeper means a trusted contact holds a key - but cannot spend without you.
They exist to help you recover, not to control funds.
Assign the role. Document the policy. Run a drill before you need it.

2026-07-24 15:49:44 GMT

The honest framing on asset issuance:
Native digital assets on Bitcoin = compelling.
Tokenised real-world assets on Bitcoin = the counterparty risk doesn't disappear. The issuer still controls the underlying. The chain just moves the receipt around.

2026-07-24 14:36:33 GMT

Inheritance planning fails when heirs inherit keys but not context.
Keeper's Letter to the Attorney includes the Recovery Key, signer locations, and wallet policy.
Seeds alone are not a plan.

2026-07-23 15:47:28 GMT

Bitcoin inheritance is a design problem, not a legal one.
Most people treat it as paperwork. It's actually a key management problem.
Multisig solves it without trusting anyone, including us.

2026-07-23 14:36:14 GMT

Air-gapped signing in Keeper means your signer never touches the internet.
PSBT out. Sign offline. PSBT back in.
No network exposure at any step. That is the point.

2026-07-22 15:47:59 GMT

Stablecoins on Lightning are not a Bitcoin betrayal.
They are the on-ramp.
USD access via Taproot Assets means families in high-inflation markets get dollar stability on Bitcoin rails.
The job is to keep the bridge open to self-custody. That part is non-negotiable.

2026-07-22 14:36:35 GMT

Your xpub reveals every address you've ever used.
Keeper routes backend connections through Tor by default.
No server sees your IP. No third party maps your balance.
Privacy is not a setting you toggle. It is how the product is built.

2026-07-21 14:36:11 GMT

Key Health Check in Keeper runs on a 180-day cycle.
Sign a transaction - the counter resets.
Skip the check - restrictions apply if healthy signers fall below quorum.
Security is a routine, not a setting.

2026-07-17 15:48:28 GMT

Most custody debates miss the real question.
Not: is self-custody safe?
But: what is the cost of not doing it?
Freezeability is a feature for the platform. It is a bug for you.

2026-07-16 18:26:09 GMT

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Service/ wallet providers keep a copy of it on their servers. Encrypted and distributed and resilient.

2026-07-16 15:48:10 GMT

The underrated tradeoff in client-side validation:
You get privacy and scale.
You also own the responsibility of your transaction history.
Lose the data, lose the proof.
Self-custody of keys was step one. Self-custody of state is step two.

2026-07-16 14:36:05 GMT

Canary Wallets work on every signer - including the Recovery Key.
Fund each one. Small amount. Check balances periodically.
If any Canary moves, rotate that signer immediately. Do not wait.

2026-07-15 14:36:13 GMT

Most people delay multisig because setup feels complex.
Keeper removes that friction.
Add a @COLDCARDwallet, a @Ledger, a @TAPSIGNER - policy is live in minutes.
Run a small spend drill before storing real amounts.

2026-07-14 15:47:44 GMT

Most wallets treat privacy as a feature.
We treat it as a constraint.
If the architecture requires trusting us, the architecture is wrong.
That's the design principle behind Keeper.

2026-07-10 14:36:17 GMT

Inheritance planning fails at the handoff.
Heirs need more than seeds.
They need wallet policy, signer locations, and a clear first move.
Keeper's Inheritance Key + Letter to the Attorney gives them all three.

2026-07-09 14:36:13 GMT

Air-gapped flow in Keeper:
1) Build the transaction
2) Export PSBT to offline device
3) Sign without network contact
4) Broadcast from a separate device
The signer never sees the internet. That gap is the point.

2026-07-08 14:36:12 GMT

Tor in Bitcoin Keeper is not a toggle you find later.
It is built into how the app connects - your node, your server, your transaction history.
Privacy by design, not by patch.

2026-07-06 15:47:36 GMT

Self-custody education fails when it starts with keys and mnemonics.
Start with: what happens to your bitcoin if you die, get sick, or lose your phone?
The threat model is the curriculum. Everything else follows.

2026-06-09 10:47:30 GMT

Keeper-to-Anant Nostr mirror dry verification.

2026-06-09 10:47:27 GMT

Scheduled Nostr mirror dry verification.

2025-02-25 09:28:38 GMT

https://bitcointribe.app/core-concepts-of-rgb/https://bitcointribe.app/core-concepts-of-rgb/

2024-12-06 04:25:29 GMT

I don’t think anything will be as special as the 100k milestone, not a million not 10 millions. Nothing.
What makes 5th December 2024 special is the pain and ridicule and every hard decision that came before it. I don’t think that will be the case from here on.

2024-11-21 09:22:47 GMT

Nature is healing ❤️‍🩹 https://image.nostr.build/50848a89a7a96164ec8e1ee8d68a0daeb3226fa945916ebf53fb3a786db6a374.jpg

2024-10-24 11:31:23 GMT

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Great episode with a true legend.

2024-10-14 04:30:38 GMT

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Just another friction point TBH. Mobile + QR/ NFC is as secure and way more convenient

2024-10-13 03:22:08 GMT

Have been doing some reading into these two and this is what I have found so far:
#Nostr vs #HolePunch
Both are decentralized communication technologies, but they tackle different challenges. How are they different?
*Nostr: The Public Notice Board*
Nostr operates like a public notice board. Users sign messages with their private keys and broadcast them to relays, which then distribute and store the messages. These relays ensure that the message remains accessible even if the user is offline. This makes Nostr ideal for public communication, such as decentralized social media, where you want to share content widely and ensure its availability over time.
However, while Nostr can encrypt the content of direct messages, it doesn’t hide metadata—relays can still see who is communicating and when. Nostr lacks the direct peer-to-peer encryption necessary for truly private communication. Relays merely store and distribute messages without establishing any shared secret between users, which means the privacy of direct communication is limited.
*Hole Punch: The Secure, Peer-to-Peer Messaging System*
Holepunch takes a completely different approach. It’s built for private, peer-to-peer communication without relying on any relays or third-party servers. Instead, it uses Diffie-Hellman key exchange to create a shared secret between two peers, enabling end-to-end encryption. This means that the message is only visible to the intended recipient, with no one else able to see the content or even who is communicating. Since Holepunch establishes direct P2P connections, there’s no metadata leakage—no third party can track when or with whom you’re communicating.
Holepunch is designed for real-time, private communication like messaging, secure file transfers, or live collaboration. Unlike Nostr, it’s not built for broadcasting or asynchronous content distribution but shines when it comes to privacy and security in direct interactions.
*The Complementary Roles*
While Nostr handles public communication efficiently, Holepunch excels in privacy-focused, direct communication. Nostr’s relay system makes it scalable and ideal for broadcasting messages widely across a decentralized network, but it’s not designed for high privacy in one-on-one interactions. Holepunch, on the other hand, is ideal for private conversations that require end-to-end encryption and secure, real-time communication, with no exposure to intermediaries.
Together, they provide a well-rounded solution: Nostr for public broadcasting and Holepunch for private, secure communication. They complement each other, covering both public and personal use cases in the decentralized world.

2024-10-04 23:33:07 GMT

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Same for you Jeff 🧡

2024-10-04 23:31:50 GMT

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🔥🔥🔥

2024-10-04 13:17:57 GMT

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We are more focused on the Global South which is why we offer more features with a holistic approach at an affordable price without the user having to create an account with us.

2024-09-19 03:14:05 GMT

Start of the end for #ethereum? https://image.nostr.build/1b6dc82ecd2fcf70b9ed5817aaec452d16e559c038d9c091f73b95cfef71fa7b.jpg

2024-09-10 12:50:35 GMT

Can someone tell Bitcoin that 58k was only a meme?

2024-09-05 07:59:33 GMT

I don’t travel to usual places!!! https://image.nostr.build/5f6127dbaa543556953be30417d6337ffaa810037c31f2ee89e8f967a0249588.jpg

2024-09-04 10:28:41 GMT

### Like PGP, But Better: Apple’s Contact Key Verification
*This is why I believe Apple is net positive for privacy:*
Apple’s Contact Key Verification is like PGP but with far better usability, making secure communication accessible to everyone without the complexity. It lets you confirm that the person you’re messaging is who they say they are, protecting you from potential impersonation or interception.
This feature is part of a broader commitment to privacy across Apple’s ecosystem:
- **End-to-End Encryption** in iMessage and FaceTime ensures only you and your recipient can access your messages and calls.
- **App Tracking Transparency** gives you control over which apps can track your activity across other apps and websites.
- **Mail Privacy Protection** stops email senders from tracking when you open an email and masks your IP address.
- **Privacy Labels** on the App Store let you see how apps handle your data before you download them.
- **On-Device Siri Processing** keeps your voice data on your device, reducing the need to send information to Apple’s servers.
- **Secure Enclave** stores sensitive information like biometric data securely on your device, ensuring it never leaves.
- **Sign in with Apple** allows you to sign into apps while keeping your email private.
While Apple’s code is closed-source, meaning we have to trust their implementation, their track record of resisting pressure to weaken encryption and their commitment to user privacy make them a strong choice for anyone serious about protecting their information. Contact Key Verification is just one example of how Apple is leading the way in making privacy both accessible and effective. https://image.nostr.build/008905862ecd6b4f0a02250598018075477e9c58e595eeb1f46d1073456654d8.jpg

2024-09-03 14:11:18 GMT

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Bullstr?

2024-09-03 10:41:07 GMT

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Ghee sautéed paneer cubes. 🧡

2024-09-03 03:03:10 GMT

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Is financial work not fiction in the fiat realm? It feels so 😆

2024-08-29 09:39:12 GMT

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This is the cutest, most beautiful pod episode in bitcoin history

2024-08-28 07:54:57 GMT

Glad I was on Nostr way before it was a fad
Who else was here before August 2024? Who do I need to follow?

2024-08-17 07:46:57 GMT

@npub1mlz…2t6p https://image.nostr.build/ce4bd87de416b926a111444ad35f89ffefa91a1f8dbea18097ba3f5d0c335aba.jpg

2024-08-15 08:12:04 GMT

Lift HEAVY

2024-08-13 08:36:20 GMT

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Here for such takes.

2024-07-10 08:17:19 GMT

Current state of US elections? https://image.nostr.build/cf0a8ef3297d1292c1f1f830712b697f695f25966d00086202d2f8658126832a.jpg

2024-07-08 08:58:57 GMT

@npub1der…xzpc - just a quick note: I am still doing the squated back stretches you taught us before the hike.

2024-04-08 19:03:14 GMT

What is a Recovery Key in Bitcoin Keeper?
A simple yet secure and private way to back up your wallets
There are no accounts in Keeper—not when you create a new app or use any of its features. And we want to keep it that way. It is the only way to be operationally efficient, legally safe, and KYC-free over the long term.
App Recovery
So, how do you recover the app when you want to get it on a new phone? Where is the metadata stored, and how is it retrieved?
Enter Recovery Key. Instead of creating a username and password for encryption and retrieval, we use the already existing mechanisms in bitcoin that users are well accustomed to. The Recovery Key is a 12-word BIP-39 seed phrase with a high entropy by definition and is generated on the user's device. This encrypts any app metadata before it is stored on the backend. The user is nudged, encouraged and warned to ensure these words are backed up securely. They are even reminded regularly to perform health checks for the key. Literature and tools for backing up BIP-39 words are abundant in the bitcoin space.
When the app needs to be recovered, the user simply enters their Recovery Key, and the whole app is restored. It is also worth clarifying that this metadata contains no private key.
Mobile Keys
But what about the hot keys? (In Keeper, these are called Mobile Keys). How are they generated and recreated in the recovered app?
Short answer: BIP-85 deterministic entropy. Long form: The magic of BIP-85 is that you can generate multiple seeds from a single parent. The app uses the Recovery Key as the parent to create hot keys. It is done on the user's device when the app is created new or when it is recovered. Individual wallet seed words do not have to be backed up but can be used to create a wallet on another app (w/o having to back them up as the parent is already backed up on Keeper).
BIP-85 allows you to have multiple hot (mobile) keys, but Keeper does not allow you to use more than one hot key in any multisig (obviously). It also does not allow the Recovery Key to be used as a signer in any wallet.
Inheritance
So, how does this work with Inheritance? Is it another thing the user must pass on to their heirs?
<Image showing RK being passed onto the heir or something>
Wallet configuration files (a.k.a. output descriptors or BSMS) are essential to any multisig scheme (Vaults in Keeper). When you recover a Keeper app using the Recover Key, all the multisig vaults are restored along with their configurations. As such, the configuration files are not needed explicitly. So, a single Recovery Key backs up multiple configuration files and changes them dynamically if something changes in a vault (e.g. key rotation). This provides a convenient, secure and private way to back up configuration files.
This, however, is dependent on the Keeper backend, and that is why we also give users the option to back up these files on their own cloud or manually for each vault.
Conclusion
Recovery Key uses bitcoin native ways to backup your app, generate hot keys, and secure multisig configurations. The user simply has to note down the 12-word phrase. This is a big win for UX, security, and privacy. https://image.nostr.build/94183c506b3915a3343be296c12def03f7c4aaf7f25a4736dc9ab691a71fe29b.jpg

2024-04-02 06:23:32 GMT

Yo
#introductions

2023-10-07 21:40:59 GMT

Fedi + B4I = match made in bitcoin heaven
Invite code:
fed1149v4kvv003pe7678pppcpn0ewmu9k8lh9tj3272alte9a5cukclkzyelvges5txvuqlym83lmpu7wqptwaehxw309anx2erfd45kuary9enx2erfd45kuapwvf5hgcm0d9hrg6twv35kztn0wfnj7ar5hjztcal2pfl7cyglgqm58q https://video.nostr.build/cfbeec4a6ea9df38db63374a13985feed101acd7d4c8d7716a709836bcd60bff.mov

2023-07-05 10:29:13 GMT

#bitcoin lessons hidden in Bhagavad Gita. #3
Trust in the Divine and Self: The Gita encourages trust and faith in one's chosen path and the universe's divine order
In Bitcoin, individuals must place trust in none but the decentralized network and cryptographic protocols that ensure the security and integrity of transactions rather than relying on trust in intermediaries or centralized authorities https://nostr.build/i/de7e0bc8be0af3b233f049f7a4acbdb8a3ae09eb64c4f874def3e5d2df0f66be.jpg

2023-07-04 18:09:15 GMT

#Bitcoin lessons hidden in ₿hagavad Gita. #2
Arjuna's Dilemma: The warrior faces a moral dilemma on the battlefield, unsure whether to fight in the righteous war. This reflects an individual's struggle to make independent choices
Similarly, Bitcoin encourages individuals to make their own financial decisions rather than relying on centralized financial systems that may have conflicting interests https://nostr.build/i/bf88b24f610fbc4f9fa5bb13b917a0b492e39882ade3adabdc65ea712e2bc808.jpg

2023-07-04 18:08:04 GMT

#bitcoin lessons hidden in Bhagavad Gita
#1 : Lord Krishna emphasizes to Arjuna the importance of personal responsibility and self-mastery
Similar to how bitcoiners promote individual financial sovereignty, where individuals have full control over their funds and need to master basic skills https://nostr.build/i/22f614d122cb569868ff5aab572fe22befacc1d9bfdd998a95762d109087b8ff.jpg

2023-04-09 12:38:25 GMT

What is Nostr? (Not technical answers)

2023-04-08 08:42:26 GMT

Does someone have the metrics for Nostr? How many posts/ conversations/ etc?

2023-04-08 08:18:47 GMT

“Bitcoin Manifesto” 😂😂😂

2023-04-08 08:14:23 GMT

You gotta follow me and post super memes to get zaps. Retweet this.

2023-04-08 08:07:44 GMT

https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_c8b93173fc599ea4a58a301a235d4d0b2dea410bf750e61b2faf6b1697e4cd2e.jpg
Todays world!!!

2023-04-08 08:07:24 GMT

I am not sure how many times have I zapped #[0] 😅

2023-04-05 19:04:33 GMT

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2023-04-04 16:54:28 GMT

You don’t understand #bitcoin
https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_3a33cf995edb220e602014bc3ba5e4278f813044b0b7cfacd1c2440a979452f0.jpg

2023-03-29 06:54:22 GMT

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He wants Twitter to be a super app and this is the only way he can do that

2023-03-28 08:18:02 GMT

I am sure Elon is on Nostr, checking out what we are all up to 😂

2023-03-28 08:17:07 GMT

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It has not arrived, till we don’t have spam bots 😜

2023-03-24 06:58:39 GMT

The skull 💀 is sick 🔥🔥🔥

2023-03-05 02:19:06 GMT

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What people are sleeping on is that some of these will be the future Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadela, Indra Noyi or Rishi Shunak
This is massive. Well done B4I

2023-02-27 01:54:38 GMT

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You deserve a zap ⚡️ for this

2023-02-26 18:08:40 GMT

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Bitcoin Maxi ✅
On Nostr ✅
Building bitcoin-only stuff ✅
Check https://twitter.com/bitcoinkeeper_

2023-02-26 02:01:14 GMT

If you are on Damus, you are inherently a blue tick.
You are authentic, ahead of the curve and part of an awesome community

2023-02-25 18:32:56 GMT

I come to Nostr. I Zap. I go.

2023-02-24 21:08:58 GMT

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