2025-08-06T04:40:07Z https://njump.me Deleted Account https://njump.me/npub1uxccf5wkt5nwl5knmgxx423awcncjsgaa5vgvgnm9up20trxy2ds200wp8 https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdg7yjn8vnalxv46q9tnhx5t8e63kcy4f67urca3gfl2w6ftzzqzgzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk8axkdq Time is limited — and there’s more to life than the digital world. With time, you learn to optimize.<br/><br/>Still, a few streams stuck with me:<br/><br/>Pascal Su – Strength, mindset, and real talk about life.<br/><a href="https://youtube.com/@sascalpu?si=cVJ_TVA3uizflR3c">https://youtube.com/@sascalpu?si=cVJ_TVA3uizflR3c</a><br/><br/>Uncoverable Misfits – Bitcoin, freedom @Ungovernable Misfits <br/>fountain.fm/show/sbfNnARG7zj3nL6Xfill<br/><br/>No Solution – only trade-offs<br/>@Gigi<br/><a href="https://fountain.fm/show/1jdehAGo1tgBdKZXIo8K">https://fountain.fm/show/1jdehAGo1tgBdKZXIo8K</a> 2025-04-16T05:57:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd2zxkkdv6mweajd7y48sal8s7hsfp4mz7jnjq7j6p5rvy5u393dgzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkspx5h7 Time is limited — and there’s more to life than the digital world. With time, you learn to optimize.<br/><br/>Still, a few streams stuck with me:<br/><br/>Pascal Su – Strength, mindset, and real talk about life.<br/><a href="https://youtube.com/@sascalpu?si=DGpIECYdxsvwRsoy">https://youtube.com/@sascalpu?si=DGpIECYdxsvwRsoy</a><br/><br/>Uncoverable Misfits – Bitcoin, freedom <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsfvzdsjdzsm4lq47ecjcv6ekhju6sddqtujd2j7wg3upd4ptnnu0gppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qyd8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytn0wfskuem9wp5kcmpwv3jhvupeed0" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Ungovernable</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…eed0</span>)</a></span> <br/><a href="https://fountain.fm/show/sbfNnARG7zj3nL6Xfill">https://fountain.fm/show/sbfNnARG7zj3nL6Xfill</a><br/><br/>No Solution – only trade-offs<br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsxu35yyt0mwjjh8pcz4zprhxegz69t4wr9t74vk6zne58wzh0waycpzfmhxue69uhk27t9wvhxvdm69e5k7tcpr9mhxue69uhhqun9d45h2mfwwpexjmtpdshxuet59uz79kj2" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Gigi</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…9kj2</span>)</a></span> <br/><a href="https://fountain.fm/show/1jdehAGo1tgBdKZXIo8K">https://fountain.fm/show/1jdehAGo1tgBdKZXIo8K</a><br/><br/> 2025-04-16T05:33:48Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszq70c9wj2luyrssrfc0zr7vs0nejl3j9l079nht0jcwpqsnvsmqqzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk2zt0hu My attempt to write an article with Yakyhonne. <br/>Simple editor with the most necessary formatting. Technically it worked quite well so far. <br/><br/>#bitcoin #article #Yakihonne<br/><blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzpcd3sngavhfxalfd8ksvd24r6a3839q3mmgcsc38ktcz57kxvg5mqq2kud2edaukucjnfankvemdtp28vn25xf5rvgmgqa6" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">naddr1qv…gqa6</a></span> </div> <p>Bitcoin is more than just a digital currency. It’s a technological revolution built on a unique set of properties that distinguish it from all other financial systems—past and present. From its decentralized architecture to its digitally verifiable scarcity, Bitcoin represents a fundamental shift in how we store and transfer value.</p> <h2 id="1-a-truly-decentralized-network-2">1. A Truly Decentralized Network</h2> <p>As of April 2025, the Bitcoin network comprises approximately 62,558 reachable nodes globally. The United States leads with 13,791 nodes (29%), followed by Germany with 6,418 nodes (13.5%), and Canada with 2,580 nodes (5.43%). <a href="https://bitnodes.io/nodes/all/countries/1d/">bitnodes</a></p> <p>This distributed structure is central to Bitcoin’s strength. No single entity can control the network, making it robust against censorship, regulation, or centralized failure.</p> <p><img src="https://github.com/romangn8/bitcoin-content/raw/main/picture/Bitcoin_dezentral.png" alt="image"/></p> <h2 id="2-open-participation-at-low-cost-2">2. Open Participation at Low Cost</h2> <p>Bitcoin&#39;s design allows almost anyone to participate meaningfully in the network. Thanks to its small block size and streamlined protocol, running a full node is technically and financially accessible. Even a Raspberry Pi or a basic PC is sufficient to synchronize and validate the blockchain.</p> <p>However, any significant increase in block size could jeopardize this accessibility. More storage and bandwidth requirements would shift participation toward centralized data centers and cloud infrastructure—threatening Bitcoin’s decentralized ethos. This is why the community continues to fiercely debate such protocol changes.</p> <h2 id="3-decentralized-governance-2">3. Decentralized Governance</h2> <p>Bitcoin has no CEO, board, or headquarters. Its governance model is decentralized, relying on consensus among various stakeholders, including miners, developers, node operators, and increasingly, institutional participants.</p> <p>Miners signal support for changes by choosing which version of the Bitcoin software to run when mining new blocks. However, full node operators ultimately enforce the network’s rules by validating blocks and transactions. If miners adopt a change that is not accepted by the majority of full nodes, that change will be rejected and the blocks considered invalid—effectively vetoing the proposal.</p> <p>This &#34;dual-power structure&#34; ensures that changes to the network only happen through widespread consensus—a system that has proven resilient to internal disagreements and external pressures.</p> <h2 id="4-resilient-by-design-2">4. Resilient by Design</h2> <p>Bitcoin&#39;s decentralized nature gives it a level of geopolitical and technical resilience unmatched by any traditional financial system. A notable case is the 2021 mining ban in China. While initially disruptive, the network quickly recovered as miners relocated, ultimately improving decentralization.</p> <p>This event underlined Bitcoin&#39;s ability to withstand regulatory attacks and misinformation (FUD—Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt), cementing its credibility as a global, censorship-resistant network.</p> <h2 id="5-self-sovereign-communication-2">5. Self-Sovereign Communication</h2> <p>Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer transactions across borders without intermediaries. There’s no bank, payment processor, or centralized authority required. This feature is not only technically efficient but also politically profound—it empowers individuals globally to transact freely and securely.</p> <h2 id="6-absolute-scarcity-2">6. Absolute Scarcity</h2> <p>Bitcoin is the first asset in history with a mathematically verifiable, fixed supply: 21 million coins. This cap is hard-coded into its protocol and enforced by every full node. At the atomic level, Bitcoin is measured in satoshis (sats), with a total cap of approximately 2.1 quadrillion sats.</p> <p>This transparency contrasts with assets like gold, whose total supply is estimated and potentially (through third parties on paper) expandable. Moreover, unlike fiat currencies, which can be inflated through central bank policy, Bitcoin is immune to such manipulation. This makes it a powerful hedge against monetary debasement.</p> <h2 id="7-anchored-in-energy-and-time-2">7. Anchored in Energy and Time</h2> <p>Bitcoin&#39;s security relies on proof-of-work, a consensus algorithm that requires real-world energy and computation. This “work” ensures that network participants must invest time and electricity to mine new blocks.</p> <p>This process incentivizes continual improvement in hardware and energy sourcing—helping decentralize mining geographically and economically. In contrast, alternative systems like proof-of-stake tend to favor wealth concentration by design, as influence is determined by how many tokens a participant holds.</p> <p><img src="https://github.com/romangn8/bitcoin-content/raw/main/picture/Proof-of-work_proof-of-stake.png" alt="image"/></p> <h2 id="8-censorship-resistant-2">8. Censorship-Resistant</h2> <p>The Bitcoin network itself is inherently censorship-resistant. As a decentralized system, Bitcoin transactions consist of mere text and numerical data, making it impossible to censor the underlying protocol.</p> <p>However, centralized exchanges and trading platforms can be subject to censorship through regional regulations or government pressure, potentially limiting access to Bitcoin.</p> <p>Decentralized exchanges and peer-to-peer marketplaces offer alternative solutions, enabling users to buy and sell Bitcoins without relying on intermediaries that can be censored or shut down.</p> <h2 id="9-high-security-2">9. High Security</h2> <p>The Bitcoin blockchain is secured through a decentralized network of thousands of nodes worldwide, which constantly verify its integrity, making it highly resistant to hacking. To add a new block of bundled transactions, miners compete to solve complex mathematical problems generated by Bitcoin&#39;s cryptography. Once a miner solves the problem, the proposed block is broadcast to the network, where each node verifies its validity. Consensus is achieved when a majority of nodes agree on the block&#39;s validity, at which point the Bitcoin blockchain is updated accordingly, ensuring the network&#39;s decentralized and trustless nature.</p> <p>Manipulation of the Bitcoin network is virtually impossible due to its decentralized and robust architecture. The blockchain&#39;s chronological and immutable design prevents the deletion or alteration of previously validated blocks, ensuring the integrity of the network.</p> <p>To successfully attack the Bitcoin network, an individual or organization would need to control a majority of the network&#39;s computing power, also known as a 51% attack. However, the sheer size of the Bitcoin network and the competitive nature of the proof-of-work consensus mechanism make it extremely difficult to acquire and sustain the necessary computational power. Even if an attacker were to achieve this, they could potentially execute double spends and censor transactions. Nevertheless, the transparent nature of the blockchain would quickly reveal the attack, allowing the Bitcoin network to respond and neutralize it. By invalidating the first block of the malicious chain, all subsequent blocks would also become invalid, rendering the attack futile and resulting in significant financial losses for the attacker.</p> <p>One potential source of uncertainty arises from changes to the Bitcoin code made by developers. While developers can modify the software, they cannot unilaterally enforce changes to the Bitcoin protocol, as all users have the freedom to choose which version they consider valid. Attempts to alter Bitcoin&#39;s fundamental principles have historically resulted in hard forks, which have ultimately had negligible impact (e.g., BSV, BCH). The Bitcoin community has consistently rejected new ideas that compromise decentralization in favor of scalability, refusing to adopt the resulting blockchains as the legitimate version. This decentralized governance model ensures that changes to the protocol are subject to broad consensus, protecting the integrity and trustworthiness of the Bitcoin network.</p> <p>Another source of uncertainty in the future could be quantum computers. The topic is slowly gaining momentum in the community and is being discussed.</p> <h2 id="your-opinion-2">Your opinion</h2> <p>My attempt to write an article with Yakyhonne. Simple editor with the most necessary formatting. Technically it worked quite well so far.</p> <p>Some properties are listed in the article. Which properties are missing and what are these properties?</p> </blockquote> 2025-04-15T20:12:47Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswelrn46v8h0pcq2dt5k3h0jm9qqvxpfc8dz3zw5mseeaszuqmk9szyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk9wlt3z In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy4ah8766vhg0l7g26m7c9k3ce0pudqu8ncccjt9ad4y3w2ncvqtgppamhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt0d5t7uzk3'>nevent1q…uzk3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>too much noise on X…<br/><br/><a href="https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsr2e3h4tj62t26h8emqepfjf3gda3h2hds0qrxjwnum6tk68kwyzg5jee7w">https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsr2e3h4tj62t26h8emqepfjf3gda3h2hds0qrxjwnum6tk68kwyzg5jee7w</a> 2025-04-15T17:46:20Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd5zaqee5re7yj5zlu2hgjvsl592mzcz6cep73k6rmrc8t4k4mw7czyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fku5jtqk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp6c0ay0z3g3xh59q5lm8tw9q9xz5zzsvc0gqfylgk4x06f2kxs6spzemhxw309ucnjv3wxymrst338qhrww3hxumnwh63zml'>nevent1q…3zml</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>primal</span> (<span class="italic">npub12vk…pugg</span>)</a></span> is something similar coming in the near future on primal? 2025-04-15T06:27:46Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv0fza6gmkh8syd7uc4m9y4lkh7ewfawp6ge0an2npjunfyyt3f8szyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fke88qwy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszhsfn0ta9tpz0wxepzjkddfq4mdxwtxayerd843f9glcuhuluw8qpz3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezummcw3ezuer9wc32q5jn'>nevent1q…q5jn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I correct my statement about lightning... fe with zeus and phoenix and an LSP it&#39;s easy. 2025-04-15T04:08:24Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgkp2pp9jg4x23pj8qf0vwg2z5gldmvfc9elrgesqpqlues9v64fqzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fke9ujdy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz0f7htklr2tcvy6nq2lnsmswmpf4cypzm8a22466uyl49eqfxl8cpzemhxw309ucnjv3wxymrst338qhrww3hxumnwajjqns'>nevent1q…jqns</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yes in the second attempt 😃 2025-04-14T10:18:06Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspqt6rz2vtv0s353sfprm840qclzkpqu9t9hua8ekdhq84zk003hszyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkwvmuz5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspuhn7znmaxpujqk3367qkgqlvp3tnc6df9re26mnmh78st0wlnsqpzemhxw309ucnjv3wxymrst338qhrww3hxumnwjw95y5'>nevent1q…95y5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Maybe…<br/><a href="https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqszhsfn0ta9tpz0wxepzjkddfq4mdxwtxayerd843f9glcuhuluw8qc8cklt">https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqszhsfn0ta9tpz0wxepzjkddfq4mdxwtxayerd843f9glcuhuluw8qc8cklt</a> 2025-04-14T04:32:41Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszhsfn0ta9tpz0wxepzjkddfq4mdxwtxayerd843f9glcuhuluw8qzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk46qf8p I read a post from <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqstk884y5zrtl68tnvtx2kty037u7a73lpc7623wp950xz389rkwtqpzfmhxue69uhkummnw3ezua3sdshxjmcpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6un9d3shjtnhd3m8xtnnwpskxega4epfs" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>softsimon</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…epfs</span>)</a></span> today that really caught my attention.<br/>The last time I came across the ARK protocol was about 1–2 years ago — back then it felt like a real glimpse of hope. <br/>I am not a big fan of the current lightning usability. For me custodial lightning is not a solution and non-custodial is technical to complicated.<br/>Maybe <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqstk884y5zrtl68tnvtx2kty037u7a73lpc7623wp950xz389rkwtqpzfmhxue69uhkummnw3ezua3sdshxjmcpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6un9d3shjtnhd3m8xtnnwpskxega4epfs" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>softsimon</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…epfs</span>)</a></span> can help me out with a few questions?<br/><br/>———————————————<br/><br/>ARK relies on “Ark Service Providers” (ASPs) to coordinate off-chain CoinJoin rounds every 5 seconds. ARK is non-custodial. ASPs never control the users’ actual Bitcoin – instead, users interact via “virtual UTXOs” (vTXOs), which can always be reclaimed on-chain by the user.<br/>Even if an ASP goes offline or becomes malicious, the protocol is designed so users don’t lose funds — they just exit back to the main chain.<br/>That raises key questions, if there is a bad actor :<br/><br/>1) how the protocol prevent users to loose sats? (How the vTXOs goes back to the user)<br/><br/>2) Is privacy really protected? (Incl. Metadata)<br/><br/>—————————————-<br/><br/>A try to simplify ARK in a few words: <br/><br/>What is ARK?<br/>A new Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol with the simplicity of e-cash, the privacy of CoinJoin, and no custody risks. Unlike Lightning, there’s no need to open channels or lock up liquidity.<br/><br/>How it works:<br/>Users receive off-chain “vTXOs” (valid for 4 weeks)<br/>Ark Service Providers (ASPs) batch transactions every 5 sec via CoinJoin<br/>Fast, cheap, private payments<br/>Interoperable with Lightning via HTLCs<br/><br/>Pros:<br/>No channels, no liquidity management<br/>Better UX for casual users<br/>Enhanced privacy<br/>Runs on Bitcoin mainnet – no soft fork needed<br/><br/>Cons:<br/>ASPs are central coordination points (non-custodial but not decentralized) - Trust<br/>Reliant on regular CoinJoin rounds<br/>Time-limited vTXOs can expire<br/>Still early: Alpha stage, no production wallets yet<br/><br/>ARK is a promising complement to Lightning — not a competitor. Still early, but could become a major building block for scalable, user-friendly Bitcoin payments.<br/><br/>#Bitcoin #Layer2 #ARK #LightningNetwork #BTC 2025-04-13T19:49:43Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsye8t3nv7ljl7wngun4dra0faj35zxed8hurun4a3jyp3u7dl90pqzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkpe20ua <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqs9xtvrphl7p8qnua0gk9zusft33lqjkqqr7cwkr6g8wusu0lle8jcpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgqghwaehxw309aex2mrp0yhxxatjwfjkuapwveukjxjwzla" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>primal</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…wzla</span>)</a></span> <br/>Is it possible to pay for premium onchain? 2025-04-13T10:32:16Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8a70yh5f4426399ucdy8q3hmf06fz9lut7svy89wjak3xuj0ttrqzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkkrg467 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvhtjn6sqntcxf65f8l2dk50kh8fvrpgl7e8qhyv34r03t3wg5gucpzemhxw309ucnjv3wxymrst338qhrww3hxumnws2k0em'>nevent1q…k0em</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>GM ☕️ 2025-04-13T10:16:12Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrz5z4shrwt2mu69fj4zxxwzdvvayll689rhg6ggsyfr5vp5th7jczyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk4nwgve When freedom technologies merge, they create a foundation for something far greater than we can currently imagine. <br/><br/>Their true potential is still dormant—what we see now is only the beginning.<br/><br/>#bitcoin #nostr <img src="https://m.primal.net/QNNC.png"> 2025-04-12T19:25:27Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspjahjndzs5xed3vvlpcvwx9c7a6c3ljk0qxh30drnkzmfrxdrffczyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkt8qr4x Important to Understand: It Doesn’t End with the Software<br/><br/>When it comes to digital security and privacy, many assume that using open source software is enough. But that’s only part of the equation. In reality, the foundation — the hardware — plays an equally critical role. If the underlying hardware is closed, proprietary, and unverifiable, even the most transparent software can be undermined without your knowledge.<br/><br/>The uncomfortable truth: True end-to-end control over your digital environment is incredibly complex — and for most people, not realistically achievable without significant trade-offs.<br/><br/>Why? Because for 99% of users, compromises are unavoidable.<br/><br/>Technical Know-how: Verifying firmware, modifying BIOS/UEFI, or sourcing open-hardware alternatives like RISC-V or Coreboot-based laptops require deep technical expertise. Most users simply don’t have the time or background to dive that deep.<br/><br/>Lifestyle and Family Integration: Technology isn’t used in isolation. It’s embedded in our homes, shared with partners and children, and must “just work.” Most people choose convenience, reliability, and usability over absolute control — especially when family routines, professional tools, and daily communication depend on it.<br/><br/>I sincerely hope the open source movement continues to evolve — not just in software, but across the entire technology stack — so that we can gradually close these critical gaps. A future where both hardware and software are transparent, verifiable would empower individuals and organizations alike to take true ownership of their digital lives.<br/><br/>#OpenSource<br/><br/><br/><br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QNJa.jpg"> 2025-04-12T18:12:01Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv6ffqs6pt4c33ek4dxg92cegv4xwzvtnw2eetkyathwe83fx8sjszyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk6tkgda The Path of Life<br/><br/>Not every turn is marked.<br/>Not every sign points the way.<br/>But on the path of life, it’s not the noise around you that leads you forward — it’s the quiet voice within.<br/><br/>Your inner compass knows<br/>what’s right for you, even when the road feels unclear.<br/>And often, it’s the uncertain path<br/>that brings you home.<br/><br/>#TheWayOfLife <br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QMvF.png"> 2025-04-12T12:37:25Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx8u54xzfft9cksata58tnlcaw9nh02jspwl7thlyu5j6h8s0re3szyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk36d78d #chatgpt #raydalio #usa #BigCycleofNational Power<br/><br/>Just asked chatgp… <br/><br/>The Big Cycle of the United States (1800–2100)<br/><br/>Based on Ray Dalio’s Model of the Rise and Fall of Empires<br/><br/>⸻<br/><br/>1. The Rise (approx. 1800–1945)<br/><br/>Key Traits:<br/> • Rapid industrialization (railroads, electricity, manufacturing)<br/> • Strong institutions and investment in education<br/> • Rising global trade and innovation leadership<br/> • Increasing productivity and global influence<br/> • Financial discipline and low internal conflict<br/><br/>⸻<br/><br/>2. The Peak (approx. 1945–1990)<br/><br/>Key Traits:<br/> • Post–WWII dominance: U.S. becomes world leader economically, politically, and militarily<br/> • Establishment of global institutions (UN, IMF, NATO)<br/> • The U.S. dollar becomes the world’s reserve currency<br/> • Global tech dominance (e.g. Silicon Valley, NASA)<br/> • National unity and optimism (e.g. “American Dream”)<br/><br/>⸻<br/><br/>3. Early Decline (approx. 1990–2020)<br/><br/>Key Traits:<br/> • Deindustrialization and rising national debt<br/> • Growing income inequality and social division<br/> • Costly wars with little strategic gain (Iraq, Afghanistan)<br/> • 2008 Financial Crisis signals internal systemic weakness<br/> • China’s economic and geopolitical rise begins challenging U.S. supremacy<br/><br/>⸻<br/><br/>4. Late Decline (approx. 2020–2040?) (Current Phase)<br/><br/>Key Traits (according to Dalio):<br/> • Extremely high debt levels &amp; political gridlock<br/> • Erosion of public trust in institutions<br/> • Widening social and cultural polarization<br/> • Declining global influence, rising multipolar world (China, BRICS)<br/> • Increased internal conflict risk (protests, radicalization, legitimacy crises)<br/><br/>⸻<br/><br/>5. What Comes Next? (2040–2100?)<br/><br/>Possible Scenarios:<br/> • Peaceful Renewal: The U.S. reforms itself and begins a new cycle of growth<br/> • Further Decline: Loss of reserve currency status, economic stagnation, internal fragmentation<br/> • Geopolitical Conflict: Direct confrontation with China over trade, ideology, or military zones (e.g. Taiwan)<br/><br/>⸻<br/><br/>Dalio’s Core Message:<br/><br/>“No empire stays on top forever — but the way the transition unfolds depends on how well a nation adapts to internal and external challenges.”<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QIrq.png"> 2025-04-08T20:30:59Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsr2e3h4tj62t26h8emqepfjf3gda3h2hds0qrxjwnum6tk68kwyzgzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkkzy2vw Took a brief detour on X—only to head right back. <br/>Too many ads, too much curated messaging and a flood of content that feels more distracting than meaningful<br/><br/>#Nostr #BackFromX<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/80587b2fbb13790ad964e2c063611d22964598b96cd0c11dae40947cb5828dc6.jpg"> 2025-04-05T19:22:15Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsw5z3yqhvrvqdd26trc5ldgjtaqv3awjhemqp0qcxmmzvrx3ty9qqzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkh7xjgq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy0nxxs97hla84fy2aw8x97xqarcz2l9qwnvs76z8c2c5wv6q0xzsvzj9xq'>nevent1q…j9xq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>😂🤡 2025-01-27T18:02:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstlry6jn224c8r434rhwr6ty09e95an3l7l2drrp6tyhw48vlammgzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkrzv6kl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs84mcg6f77qmce8nuta26akg8m4xh7zcdpcmxe0vfrfsr37ju6vpqd0hve0'>nevent1q…hve0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>nice… self regulated system 😃🤡 more #bitcoin for us 2025-01-27T17:56:10Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqlhu08a4lkulttw9vptna2300j5uqs70rnqwg6wsz5pl85rtztgqzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkar5vrv If the seed words are known but the passphrase is not, could specialized program code be used to efficiently brute-force the passphrase? <br/><br/>This got me wondering: how complex does the passphrase need to be?<br/><br/>#asknostr <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Gigi</span> (<span class="italic">npub1der…xzpc</span>)</a></span> 2025-01-26T18:18:31Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsps47zhs9z7usd6sc25zy3s4c3znpl7l42gp8g0q7xukl2p6cnp3szyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk9j2s9l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgcxtvqgllu698yvf0l3lwu8krfr09rdmucx37z76zfeeue4fgnhclmktpd'>nevent1q…ktpd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Ignore the noise... Hmm, there is only noise 👀 2025-01-23T21:20:32Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyg2k30sdda9aamxa82kfcp5gmk6wp0gszfe9n8u6un5k3g6shw9czyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk9zghz4 #bitcoin and #monero are decentralized digital currencies that enable secure, pseudonymous, and censorship-resistant transactions. <br/><br/>Both have their own unique technical approaches, which complement each other very well. <br/><br/>Big thanks to all who enable #FreedomMoney 2025-01-21T05:13:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsq74umc294wjnd7x9uf2acsvlahs2sl9uu0krmtx53k8chnhgs7sgzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fks7ypv6 Tech enthusiast by day, hobby coder by night.<br/><br/>#introductions 2025-01-08T01:37:20Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsr7q8qullrc0zyvu96960q2ezn0w55dp0m3fj9cp03shaqjnfcjzgzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkt2nudf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs00jhuurn7m2d33m257x65lfu4n8xmf9sxnxp5n2g3vas2h73t06qpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqh7lqs5'>nevent1q…lqs5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>do it your own way. stay true to yourself. 2025-01-04T19:45:33Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9cns8635kzqmpj3aagtqkaqykqstt2m094jyzs230gesnwdhdxlszyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk3l80zn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx40mpdn4865ujc372gur3230aj69kjz7gqplp32qu3v6s5lme3psn5kw73'>nevent1q…kw73</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>is fountain opensource and which code repository do you use? that i could see the code and download the apk?<br/><br/>thank you a lot 2024-12-14T21:26:29Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs905eqeg6eh0la0gau30kwgnq6tdmxn2tmahuskpjsfkq85cqy8lqzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkl4hk27 #asknostr<br/>is there a good opensource android client that support filtering unread messages of followed profile? <br/>at the moment i use amethist, it is a great client, but does not has this function (or i do not find it).<br/> 2024-12-02T05:46:37Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2ettg0nyxmtyxl6x9n6dq0ml9flx3fn6s42kv8zl09pjrpdfm8zczyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkr6fpkt there is no second best #btc #xmr<br/><br/>both technologies have advantages and disadvantages. the advantages outweigh the disadvantages in their respective disciplines. <br/>the technologies complement each other very well.<br/><br/>both are POW, decentralized and community driven. should not be a competition, but rather a cooperation. 2024-12-01T13:08:08Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9s0chw6wvn0vyn8xjlkjkrlnw4xvzywhvelex8g3kkw8zfcj7l3czyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk0q42ml In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9y78rwy9aw30nn9fuc7nu8lfd9fm6y4txxndv67zg9rlq7jhc0gc3cx26m'>nevent1q…x26m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>or you could register a protonmail adress, after register you delete it 2024-11-30T17:19:13Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv0sydkum5rz2w6j4vcum030ud5cmlkdxppvzq0apzwh2qzmj5j5czyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk2rlcet In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9y78rwy9aw30nn9fuc7nu8lfd9fm6y4txxndv67zg9rlq7jhc0gc3cx26m'>nevent1q…x26m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>hmm... try an otherdomain-name. i choose @passmail.. maybe that run. 2024-11-30T16:57:34Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsg7evtq0k8p7apn7z5un3a92ee7me4jp2vam2zgrl44wpejzgzshszyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk7u6w0q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd4aceh8sewmcvjgxuaggwvukejaet3zhlsg5cdku8dgc5zvyyjgg9657rf'>nevent1q…57rf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yes 2024-11-30T15:02:40Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrscwmg4466drrl8z5alc5esqzms9m55qcxkpqw2gjuumvqcrvrnczyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkpuyhsn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstm09hrzgg384w89c0vpmwu8cuy6eje7g7wgnc2je6ltrv8k0urmc65zcy0'>nevent1q…zcy0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>just create an email alias and then throw it away? worked for me... 2024-11-30T07:13:55Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx6nmnsfj9z6j638h2g9jj978fwu3u2sjdeez9m8lj9xsq9akwf9czyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkj2qsvs In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstafhu507fk50ksgf2jaka8ya32wr24cq3jeq4s9gfqxu3d2wt6tqw3tlhd'>nevent1q…tlhd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>same... i moved from twitter to nostr<br/>-too much advertising<br/>-tweets seems selected<br/>-too much politics<br/>-too much bots<br/><br/>but i needed more than one try. at the beginning the nostr clients were not that good. <br/>referenced to your other question. i use amethist. was the first i zhink thathsas tor interface implemented (via orbot). 2024-11-29T14:05:40Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrvwl4c0ak87txzvsr3xn2xyuat5ya4hc0se6fvdcs5h5knpd7t6qzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkr833n4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8nuze4tcm6r8uqaq0w36k7z2p8k9l3jmu6lt6gfapkde99j4pwuq9pglgd'>nevent1q…glgd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>all of them in different situation 🤐 other=graphdneOs 2024-11-29T05:33:32Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp348sah86x4y6tuh6zv6kptvnjvgz68d94ezgjr0mf24lf5tkvlgzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fks03x6c tik tok next block ⏳<br/>🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔷🕛<br/>🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔷<br/>🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔷<br/>🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔷🕧<br/>🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔷<br/>🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔷<br/>🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔷🕐 2024-11-28T19:32:03Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsf08gdrr26lxzcdh477jqdsvryf57946d2ttep6dpsw67l6jr4clszyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fku2dhk9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2yfz9fmv978edfq75h9m0aksjq2w749jltd3d9stqu0r6a2gzeas2tcxnv'>nevent1q…cxnv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>hope so.... on and off ramp onchain with secondlayer &#34;privacy&#34;, i do not see as a final solution.<br/><br/>clientside privacy solutions same problem. would end in arrests and banned software and hardware.<br/><br/>will be difficult to correct the current path. 2024-11-28T18:35:41Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdnm2nmjxfhtctmk6wfrd7k5mcp4qhty4r2fc4rk4zmq8ztn3zfwqzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk07nvc2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspnkn8lr6jzyfqdt9y3v0y0frpqmevklmyj30qa7aflugwleawztq0pnehv'>nevent1q…nehv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Halving, tik tok next block... fortunately the rest doesn&#39;t matter for bitcoin 😁<br/><br/>There ist too much of fud and fomo... 2024-11-28T18:25:04Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs980gmen6qhmq02ndwnxtepl3h62pnustve35kf4jjf9u25m89s0szyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fk52n7ak In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq8r8r0y8xm5r2kfcrr8yllhtgm38pv6qw0cm52t47fv0a8yakjdqc3huje'>nevent1q…huje</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thinkpad are great! t480 with qubeOs...i love<br/><br/>programmer laptop will be mac pro. a compromise due to easier compatibility<br/> 2024-11-27T18:09:40Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspudfk8a3e8edkqt9auuu5mz2kuh724rvmy8vv02ngzax4kaumd9gzyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkqghhrl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsywdux2shgex2k07d0srlgm0j05paexfge9l9shnj2ggp66dwmzyqqgpxgn'>nevent1q…pxgn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>sure 😁 just kidding...<br/><br/>New laptop to refresh my programming skills<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/> 2024-11-27T18:01:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsga6rvlhn5ypmwfkdfxfwng0an0s5g34pg63aad0fl0wpl6wydqnszyrsmrpx36ewjdm7j60dqc64284mz0z2prhk33p3z0vhs9favvc3fkdvdwlq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs80lt5uv8zwjfl63fn390mmhwxakyyuzgsepmljp42emr653s3vegusja3q'>nevent1q…ja3q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Health, happiness and many wonderful moments for my family 2024-11-27T17:26:12Z