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2024-09-16 18:37:06

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Last message. Will test relay later again nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:36:55

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### Bitcoin and Its Future: An Analytical Overview
#### Introduction
Bitcoin, the first decentralized digital currency, was introduced in 2008 by an anonymous figure or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Since its inception, Bitcoin has grown from a niche interest in cryptography to a global financial asset, significantly impacting the realms of finance, technology, and economics. Despite its popularity, the future of Bitcoin remains a subject of intense debate, with views ranging from it being a fleeting trend to it transforming the global financial system.
This essay examines Bitcoin's origin, its current role in the financial system, the challenges it faces, and its potential future.
#### The Origin and Concept of Bitcoin
Bitcoin was created as a response to the global financial crisis of 2008, intended to serve as a decentralized currency free from governmental and institutional control. The foundational technology behind Bitcoin is blockchain, a distributed ledger that records transactions across multiple computers, ensuring transparency and security without the need for intermediaries like banks.
The revolutionary aspect of Bitcoin lies in its decentralization, limited supply (capped at 21 million coins), and pseudonymity for users. These factors have positioned Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, akin to "digital gold," while offering a new, more secure, and efficient way to conduct transactions.
#### Bitcoin’s Role in Today’s Economy
Over the past decade, Bitcoin has evolved from an obscure digital currency into a widely recognized financial asset. Bitcoin's market capitalization has grown to over $500 billion, making it one of the largest assets in the world by value. It has been adopted by individuals and institutions as a store of value, investment vehicle, and in some cases, a medium of exchange. Countries like El Salvador have even made Bitcoin legal tender, underscoring its growing importance in the global financial system.
Many proponents argue that Bitcoin offers a decentralized alternative to traditional currencies, especially for those in countries with unstable or hyper-inflated fiat currencies. Furthermore, Bitcoin is increasingly being seen as a hedge against inflation, similar to gold, due to its finite supply and deflationary nature.
However, Bitcoin’s volatility remains one of the most significant barriers to its adoption as a mainstream currency. Its price swings can be drastic, making it less suitable for day-to-day transactions and stable financial planning. In response, many see Bitcoin more as a speculative investment rather than a practical currency for commerce.
#### Challenges Facing Bitcoin
Despite its growth, Bitcoin faces a variety of challenges that could influence its future trajectory:
1. **Regulatory Hurdles**: One of the most pressing issues is regulatory uncertainty. Governments around the world have been grappling with how to regulate Bitcoin, with some embracing it and others banning or restricting its use. Future regulation could either bolster Bitcoin's legitimacy or stifle its growth, depending on the approach taken.
2. **Scalability**: Bitcoin’s blockchain technology, while secure, struggles with scalability. The network can only process a limited number of transactions per second, leading to delays and high transaction fees during peak periods. Solutions such as the Lightning Network, a second-layer technology, have been proposed to address these issues, but widespread adoption remains to be seen.
3. **Environmental Concerns**: Bitcoin mining, the process by which new bitcoins are created and transactions are verified, is energy-intensive. Critics argue that the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining is unsustainable, especially as the world moves towards reducing carbon footprints. Some mining operations are now seeking renewable energy sources, but this remains a contentious topic.
4. **Competition**: Bitcoin’s first-mover advantage is significant, but it faces competition from other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum, which offer more functionality through smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). While Bitcoin remains dominant, the evolving blockchain ecosystem could challenge its long-term dominance if it fails to innovate.
#### The Future of Bitcoin
The future of Bitcoin is uncertain but filled with possibilities. Several potential scenarios could shape its trajectory over the next decade:
1. **Mainstream Adoption**: If Bitcoin continues to gain acceptance by institutional investors, corporations, and governments, it could solidify its role as a store of value, akin to digital gold. If regulatory frameworks become clearer and more favorable, Bitcoin could see a surge in mainstream adoption, potentially becoming a common part of individual investment portfolios and national financial systems.
2. **Bitcoin as a Global Reserve Asset**: Some experts predict that Bitcoin could become a global reserve asset, particularly in times of economic instability or rising inflation. Its decentralized nature and limited supply make it an attractive option for those looking to diversify away from traditional reserve assets like the US dollar.
3. **Technological Evolution**: Advancements in Bitcoin’s scalability and energy efficiency could be key to its future. If the network evolves to handle more transactions quickly and at a lower cost, Bitcoin could become a more practical currency for everyday use. Similarly, if the environmental concerns associated with mining are mitigated, Bitcoin could become more sustainable in the long term.
4. **Potential Collapse**: On the other hand, Bitcoin could face existential threats from a combination of regulatory crackdowns, technological stagnation, or competition from other cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). If Bitcoin cannot adapt to these challenges, its value could diminish over time, relegating it to a speculative asset or niche market.
#### Conclusion
Bitcoin’s future is both promising and uncertain. It has already proven its resilience and value as a disruptive force in the global financial system. However, whether Bitcoin can overcome challenges related to regulation, scalability, environmental concerns, and competition will determine whether it evolves into a dominant global currency or fades into the background of financial history. As the world of digital assets continues to evolve, Bitcoin will remain a key player to watch, its fate intertwined with the broader shifts in finance, technology, and geopolitics.
In the coming years, Bitcoin could very well define the future of money, or become a stepping stone to the next great financial innovation. nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:36:19

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https://m.primal.net/Krun.jpg nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:36:13

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Can you really claim to be 'customer-driven' while isolating customers from engineers?
Great article by @kentbeck, as usual.
https://tidyfirst.substack.com/p/product-is-a-party-not-chess
#Software #Product #Communication #Agile #DevCulture
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Crosspost from @[email protected] 🔗 https://accioly.social/users/anthony/statuses/113148195628788083 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:36:11

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Stopping in briefly for a PSA.
T o all of the noobs who are finding onboarding more difficult than you anticipated, I highly suggest y’all check out the @npub1ve8…9ka6. You have to subscribe to even test it out, but I guarantee you will not regret it.
Not only will you find specialized chat groups to discuss bitcoin, you will also find a lot of information focused on nothing but bitcoin events and merchants, where you can spend your bitcoin if you so choose.
The app is designed in such a way that even if this is your first day investing in.BTC, you will be able to find all of the information you need, without having to go to a bunch of websites.
There is also a section specialized with people from the industry that can help explain things to you as well. You need bitcoin advice? There is someone to answer your questions. You want to learn about mining, there is someone for that as well.
I know this app works because it has worked for me. Almost 3 months on here and I feel like I have been going around in circles. Compare that to two days on the OPA and for the first time, I actually feel like I am making forward progress.
#nostr #orangepillapp #BTC #bitcoin nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:35:55

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But right now I’m dealing with few things so I have to stay focused on task @npub1xts…kk5s nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:35:43

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Repost appreciated for greater reach.
#note14pq…3faq nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:35:12

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Well actually I was thinking about it … @npub1xts…kk5s thanks for being kind and awesome nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:35:07

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188419 blocks to go before the bitcoin halving, that's around 3 years from now! nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:35:06

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⚡️ 861581 ⚡️
Price:57769.87$
Moscow time:1731
Block fee: ⚡️ 2.2 sat/vB
Block Size: 2.22 MB
Tag me in note with help to find out more nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:34:48

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Nostr fixes this 🫡
#note1g08…y7r8 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:34:36

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Tem parente meu dizendo que o Datena fez bem e estava certo. 🇧🇷
https://image.nostr.build/1555462200b703d0b9928b63d94696516853801ceca7bc4d779ee7703a873b49.jpg
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2024-09-16 18:34:15

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https://m.primal.net/KruI.jpg
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2024-09-16 18:33:37

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Some months before Graeber's sudden death I finished his briliant anthropological work on #debt.
It will be one of the canon works of humanities when human being starts to think twice about #economy.
#Graeber enlightened us as to the dark side of #civilization. He revealed our dogmatic approaches toward #sociology and #history.
There are many illuminations on #slavery, #family, #money, #government, #colonization, #militarism and etc in DEBT.
He taught us #anthropology is a #libertarian science.
https://image.nostr.build/b623f4512826a071c9895a6ed940d966803de4ed796f03cbccd19389b1b2ed2b.jpg
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2024-09-16 18:33:23

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brutal
https://files.v0l.io/5d4aa48223f479d5f8b42c9053798ab912d06f2b3e258287251295b5ec953b4b.webp nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:33:23

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https://m.primal.net/Krug.jpg nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:33:21

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The idea with all these impersonator accounts is that they can make it near impossible for newcomers to find the real accounts in a sea of fakes.
Imagine coming to Nostr for the first time and seeing your favorite bitcoiner’s name repeated 20 times with the same follower lists (different npubs of course) and replicated content. If you want to zap them, get advice, etc which npub do you choose?
WoT can still work if you can trust a subset of the npubs but it becomes tricky. Simple heuristics like the time that content is published can help but as bots get faster and older content drops off relays it becomes near impossible to tell the difference. The timestamp in Nostr events is truncated to the second (according to NIP-01) which is plenty of margin for a bot to act.
We’ll overcome, but we’ve got work to do. nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:33:14

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Now I gotta figure out why this relay is running but not storing my damn notes 🤦🏾‍♂️ nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:32:56

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https://video.nostr.build/0c5234dcc4ed7bd0bad65f36b8f09eead69744b9e43019326ab61b3422ba6598.mp4 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:32:49

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Energy multiplies when reciprocated…. ♾️… find someone on a quest for self mastery and truth. Find someone to dream with…find someone that wants the best version of you to exist, want the same for them and you will become truly boundless. https://image.nostr.build/729633a5a4ed40e572d5164acc69cc719305e1952c11696e48f0362827ddc6ec.jpg nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:32:48

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https://www.removepaywall.com/search?url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-16/democratic-senators-call-on-fed-to-cut-rates-by-75-basis-points nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:32:24

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⚡️ 861580 ⚡️
Price:57903.15$
Moscow time:1727
Block fee: ⚡️ 2.19 sat/vB
Block Size: 2.2 MB
Tag me in note with help to find out more nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:32:14

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188420 blocks to go before the bitcoin halving, that's around 3 years from now! nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:31:55

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Metamask siempre ha tenido fama delincuencial
#metamask #robo #hispano #latino
https://youtu.be/vCpJ8pBznp4 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:31:54

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Google Chrome is upgrading to NIST-approved ML-KEM for post-quantum encryption, enhancing your browser security in the quantum era! Buckle up, the future is here! 🛡️🔒 #Tech #Cybersecurity #QuantumComputing #GoogleChrome #Encryption nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:31:43

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Apesar de todas as merdas acontecendo no mundo, que nós tenhamos uma semana abençoada e vitoriosa. nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:31:38

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Since we don’t have fact check here on Nostr…
https://m.primal.net/Krud.jpg nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:31:36

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🐟 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:31:22

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🥴😅😅😅😅 https://video.nostr.build/45dfef36377f10b81fedf3790f250dad314391a23f8605823d8e49e2a49f1338.mp4 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:31:18

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US Congress to hold ‘huge’ UFO hearing
From RT
A massive flying disc was recently spotted above a missile base in Montana The Senate Armed Services Committee is preparing to stage a new hearing to boost the credibility of the Pentagon’s division charged with dealing with unidentified flying objects, a senior lawmaker has said. The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) was founded in July […]
Sep 16th 2024 12:25pm EDT
Source Link: https://www.rt.com/news/604134-senate-ufo-hearing-montana/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
Share, promote & comment with Nostr: https://dissentwatch.com/boost/?boost_post_id=842719 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:31:06

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[Isa 42:1-10, 12-25 NKJV] 1 "Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One [in whom] My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. 2 He will not cry out, nor raise [His voice], Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street. 3 A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth. 4 He will not fail nor be discouraged, Till He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands shall wait for His law." 5 Thus says God the LORD, Who created the heavens and stretched them out, Who spread forth the earth and that which comes from it, Who gives breath to the people on it, And spirit to those who walk on it: 6 "I, the LORD, have called You in righteousness, And will hold Your hand; I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the Gentiles, 7 To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the prison, Those who sit in darkness from the prison house. 8 I [am] the LORD, that [is] My name; And My glory I will not give to another, Nor My praise to carved images. 9 Behold, the former things have come to pass, And new things I declare; Before they spring forth I tell you of them." 10 Sing to the LORD a new song, [And] His praise from the ends of the earth, You who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, You coastlands and you inhabitants of them! ... 12 Let them give glory to the LORD, And declare His praise in the coastlands. 13 The LORD shall go forth like a mighty man; He shall stir up [His] zeal like a man of war. He shall cry out, yes, shout aloud; He shall prevail against His enemies. 14 "I have held My peace a long time, I have been still and restrained Myself. [Now] I will cry like a woman in labor, I will pant and gasp at once. 15 I will lay waste the mountains and hills, And dry up all their vegetation; I will make the rivers coastlands, And I will dry up the pools. 16 I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, And crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, And not forsake them. 17 They shall be turned back, They shall be greatly ashamed, Who trust in carved images, Who say to the molded images, 'You [are] our gods.' 18 "Hear, you deaf; And look, you blind, that you may see. 19 Who [is] blind but My servant, Or deaf as My messenger [whom] I send? Who [is] blind as [he who is] perfect, And blind as the LORD's servant? 20 Seeing many things, but you do not observe; Opening the ears, but he does not hear." 21 The LORD is well pleased for His righteousness' sake; He will exalt the law and make [it] honorable. 22 But this [is] a people robbed and plundered; All of them are snared in holes, And they are hidden in prison houses; They are for prey, and no one delivers; For plunder, and no one says, "Restore!" 23 Who among you will give ear to this? [Who] will listen and hear for the time to come? 24 Who gave Jacob for plunder, and Israel to the robbers? Was it not the LORD, He against whom we have sinned? For they would not walk in His ways, Nor were they obedient to His law. 25 Therefore He has poured on him the fury of His anger And the strength of battle; It has set him on fire all around, Yet he did not know; And it burned him, Yet he did not take [it] to heart.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/42/1/
#Christian #Bible #grownostr #biblestr #ThroughTheBibleInOneYear nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:30:54

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Why would you do that? Sometimes The Kiffness just nails it.
https://m.primal.net/Kruc.mov nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:30:36

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A departure delay has been issued for Phoenix Sky Harbor International #Airport (#PHX) due to heavy traffic volume. Current delays are 16-30 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:30:21

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Streaming: Capsule - 011
1. Nuyorican Soul - It's Alright, I Feel It (Roni Size Remix)
2. Maurice Fulton - Not Sure How I Would
3. The Maghreban - Wonder Woman
4. Mutsumi - Look Down At Your Feet Below
5. 2 Bad Mice - Waremouse
6. Rogue Unit - Dance Of The Sarooes (Nookie Remix)
7. Suzanne Kraft - Morning Come
listen: https://harmonique.one/shows/capsule/episodes/011 #music #tunestr nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:30:12

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Let me test this nostr relay 👀 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:30:11

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https://cdn.midjourney.com/4397b3a8-5fd9-4358-891c-1d7da5d54c6b/0_3.png nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:30:10

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Mark Moss: Earn in fiat, buy assets (Bitcoin/cashflowing businesses) and hold forever. Never sell, collateralize and borrow.
https://fountain.fm/clip/WeTymU43hEkr2vcMYYzj
#moss #bitcoin nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:30:08

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Added my last name to my profile last night. I’m not smart enough to stay anonymous anyhow. Also, in my mid 50s I have enough old man energy that I don’t care if my employer, friends, or government think my reasonable views are somehow extreme. I’ve been providing valuable work to my fellow citizens for many years, I contribute tax dollars, I’m a veteran, and I have raised four wonderful kids who contribute value. I have thoughts to share and I want the best for my fellow man. I’m unapologetic that I think #Christianity #freedom and #bitcoin make the world a better place.
I’ll say what I say😎🚁 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:30:08

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Seeds of Death: Unveiling The Lies of GMO's
Everyone who cares about #humanity should watch this awakening documentary. After watching, suppose to awake in a world in which no seeds would germinate but #Monsanto products.
#Bitcoin_is_not_edible
#Bitcoin
#Nostr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biQU9RnnGoM nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:30:04

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1289 https://hodl.camp/api/img/sats_per_cad/1289.png nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:29:59

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🇬🇧 BITCOIN - IS IT TIME TO DUMP IT?? - LIVE in 30mins at 6pm London on ‘The Bullish ₿itcoin Channel’ (Ep 655) 🚀
(16-09-2024)
#bitcoin #btc #decentralisation
Join us LIVE!!
https://youtu.be/hfjH2XNUhb4 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:29:49

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I post random thoughts as the pop up I'm my mind
state of note = state of mind
I also see the state of your mind too
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2024-09-16 18:29:36

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2024-09-16 18:29:14

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Vamos compartilhar, censura nunca #note1r0a…2kee nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:29:05

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https://video.nostr.build/4c43bdab2334b40cf098663a098bd7b7c5a502d69ddf084b61b9dd3060ec98cb.mp4 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:28:35

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⚡️ 861579 ⚡️
Price:57871.0$
Moscow time:1728
Block fee: ⚡️ 2.2 sat/vB
Block Size: 2.04 MB
Tag me in note with help to find out more nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:28:32

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188421 blocks to go before the bitcoin halving, that's around 3 years from now! nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:28:24

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THE X ACCOUNT OF THE RECENT TRUMP SHOOTER WAS IMMEDIATELY SUSPENDED LEAVING PEOPLE TO SCAVENGE THROUGH UNVERIFIABLE SCREENSHOTS TO INDEPENDENTLY RESEARCH HIS MOTIVES AND CONNECTIONS.
NOSTR FIXES THIS.
https://cdn.satellite.earth/145c390b885d50604c662d73f98b46248136c662553e1a2506551cb97d4cfff5.jpg nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:28:23

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Hey @nprofile…9xd3 do you take requests? More people should know about "They Live" the 1988 film.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/They_Live nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:28:20

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🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫 https://image.nostr.build/fc22be6d34cdbb6e4398bb435594f98c5b9311a5f952d2af652dc318ee9926ec.jpg https://image.nostr.build/ae609f784ad0d46dae89c47f1964530f6e47569b48bd511643990a6fcb80bf64.jpg nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:28:17

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Raspberry Pi 24/7 Network Monitoring and Blocking #shorts #raspberrypi #android #iphone #wifi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1mQTd1m2SU nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:28:16

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Multihop now available on iOS
https://www.mullvad.net/en/blog/2024/9/16/multihop-now-available-on-ios/ nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:27:52

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Fixed both issues.
My nginx was disconnecting clients after 60 seconds. That's because I ignored setting from the README.
I went for the NIP-42 approach. Made two upstream PRs for that, but at least it works locally now.
https://github.com/scsibug/nostr-rs-relay/pull/215
https://gitlab.com/soapbox-pub/mostr/-/merge_requests/117 #note1xmu…8rq2 nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:27:44

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This drape is a gipsy skirt.
Because I just started learning gipsy dance. It looks marvellous in motion.
Graceful bear.
#dancestr https://image.nostr.build/b9ac956830be6dc5259dd3cf2ae971f578f16513a0a27c4839dfd21339a1e0a7.jpg nostr.oxtr.dev

2024-09-16 18:27:31

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So, anyone know where a nostrdog pleb can catch Trump's Xitter space tonight where he's expected to cover his new shitcoin project?
I'd like to watch this trainwreck as it continues to unfold.
https://image.nostr.build/4102182be66abf7d32ea1b77f06650bcad06ed155c6a2c2c95cb05ae5a3ee277.jpg nostr.oxtr.dev