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I agree with this from @nprofile…vul5. I think the problem is overstated and the solution creates more problems.
Can someone on the other side tell me what I’m missing?
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2025-05-01 19:24:22 UTC

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Let me ask if I can share!

2025-05-01 18:50:12 UTC

Moved sats from River -> Spark Wallet over LN.
Then sent sats to another Spark wallet over Spark (no inbound liquidity needed, just spun up an address).
Then moved sats from that wallet to my Primal Lightning wallet. And then topped up my eCash balance on minibits.
Pretty seamlessly. This level of interoperability is really impressive and is going to lead to some really cool stuff.

2025-05-01 18:37:52 UTC

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Yeah. I will try to get more info on this bc it came from a convo on Telegram. I don’t think it’s public yet but there’s a spark explorer where you can see all txs similar to L1

2025-05-01 16:02:10 UTC

Some initial thoughts on Spark (the new L2 from Lightspark).
What I like:
- very fast and getting faster
- backwards compatible with Lightning
- self-custodial without liquidity management
- Lightspark is making it really easy to build with
- They’re not doing a token or any other bs
Other things to note:
- not very private. Transactions are public
- 1/n trust assumption for operators running the spark entity
- they’re bringing stablecoins onto the L2
Overall I’m not super keen on stablecoins on Bitcoin, but it was probably bound to happen regardless. This seems like a good solution for that.
More importantly, I think that the trust assumptions are solid for a payments layer on Bitcoin. You’re trading off the trustlessness of something like LN for a trust-minimized solution that offers self-custody without having to worry about inbound liquidity and such. I think that’s a trade off worth making, since you likely won’t (and shouldn’t) keep much of your stack on the L2. Given how many people are already using custodial LN wallets, this feels like a step in the right direction.
I’ve spoken directly to some of the people involved in Spark, and it’s clear they’re trying to make it as easy as possible for people to build on this stack. So I’m excited to see what comes of it.
https://www.spark.money/

2025-04-29 22:05:02 UTC

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I’m using a test wallet my buddy built. It’s not public yet but will be very soon I believe!

2025-04-29 21:14:06 UTC

Testing out www.spark.money, the new L2 from Lightspark.
Trust-minimized rather than trustless. But the UX is impressive and their builder tools are great.
Interested to see where this goes.

2025-04-02 22:08:07 UTC

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There’s some debate on how you define a true L2, but I’d say Lightning is the only one that really qualifies. All the rest have very different trust tradeoffs.
Stacks is an affinity scam as far as I can tell.
Ark is promising (still in development) and probably has the best trade offs.
I also think Alpen (from Alpen Labs) and Spark (from Lightspark) are interesting.

2025-02-13 15:13:09 UTC

Reading list for my upcoming surf trip. Lots of variety here.
Ditched the kindle too— analog only from here on out.
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2025-02-12 01:23:28 UTC

Any reason to use Fold credit card over Gemini card?
Seems like Gemini has better overall cash back…so more sats stacked in the end.

2025-02-07 22:32:42 UTC

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Cilantro, Chiles, garlic, mint, olive oil, lime juice, and mayo

2025-02-07 22:32:20 UTC

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Yessir. My favorite

2025-02-07 21:35:34 UTC

Eggs, smashed potatoes, Peruvian-style green sauce, crème fraiche, olive oil, and Cobanero chile flakes.
#foodstr
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2025-02-05 17:37:35 UTC

What’s the best resource to set up if I want to accept BTC/Lightning payments for a digital product?
cc @npub1qny…95gx @npub1guh…6hjy @npub1cn4…3vle

2025-02-04 21:39:31 UTC

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Thanks dude! Both look great

2025-01-30 15:45:34 UTC

Nostr friends— I have a trip coming up and I’m looking for book recommendations.
Any topic is fair game, as long as it’s a book you really loved or changed your life in some way.
Appreciate it!

2025-01-29 23:26:46 UTC

Does anyone have a good link (article, podcast, etc) that tells the true, unbiased version of the Ross Ulbricht / Silk Road story?

2025-01-27 16:12:34 UTC

Is Primal down?

2025-01-25 22:22:06 UTC

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Meraki’s methyline blue tallow lotion is incredible. I also like Shwally

2025-01-24 17:35:08 UTC

Deepseek seems like a pretty big deal.
Timeline keeps getting crazier.

2025-01-23 15:32:04 UTC

Running Cashu.

2025-01-22 21:53:31 UTC

Currently Nostr mostly looks like a Twitter clone with fewer users, less content, and weaker network effects.
The feature that really differentiates it is zaps. Censorship resistance and user control are amazing, but most users don’t care.
The more we can find creative ways to leverage native money within social media, the more we grow the network.
I’m convinced this is the killer feature of Nostr.

2025-01-22 20:34:29 UTC

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I went to Uvita last time and loved it. May swing by!

2025-01-22 19:30:03 UTC

Gonna spend some time in Costa Rica next month, specifically Santa Teresa area.
Any other Nostriches based down there? I know there’s a fairly big Costa Rica presence on this app.

2025-01-22 02:17:24 UTC

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Yeah! Was very glad to see it was 100% cotton

2025-01-22 00:36:31 UTC

Just bought a Ross shirt on @npub1ex7…vyt9
Crazy smooth checkout and payment experience @npub1cn4…3vle
I’m very impressed.

2025-01-21 04:10:53 UTC

Pasta all’Amatriciana 🤌🏼
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2025-01-21 02:43:58 UTC

This is how you gotta salt your pasta water.
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2025-01-20 21:45:12 UTC

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I bought their underwear and didn’t like it tbh. I much prefer the 100% merino wool briefs from Ryker. But haven’t tried their other stuff!

2025-01-20 21:25:57 UTC

Over the past couple of years I converted 95% of my wardrobe to natural fiber materials.
Pretty much everything I wear is made from cotton, hemp, linen, wool, or leather.
Looks better, feels better, is more performant, and (unlike polyester clothing) doesn’t leach microplastics or disrupt your endocrine system.
When you start to research it, you’ll be shocked at just how bad plastic/polyester clothing is for your health.
I wrote a post with some of my favorite brands if you’re looking to make the switch:
https://mylessnider.com/articles/natural-fiber-clothing

2025-01-20 15:13:44 UTC

One of the highest-leverage cooking skills is knowing how to use salt properly.
Ask any chef— salt is the single most important ingredient in cooking.
A few tips:
- Use a high-quality salt with a medium-fine grind for everyday cooking. Salt touches everything you eat, so it’s worth buying really good, clean stuff. In my opinion Vera Salt is the best out there. It’s what I use for all my cooking.
- Get a salt cellar (or just use a wide bowl). You want to keep lots of salt easily accessible right by your stove. It should be big enough that you can get your hand in there and grab a big pinch. Shakers and grinders don’t cut it.
- Measure salt by FEEL. Another reason why a salt cellar makes sense. Take note of how much salt you’re picking up and how it tastes on your food. Do this over and over again and you’ll be able to measure salt with the feel of your hands and then taste to adjust. This is a super important skill.
- Always salt in stages and always taste as you go. Salt takes time to permeate food; you can just salt all at the beginning or all at the end. Taste throughout the cooking process and adjust as needed. This will make sure your final dish is properly seasoned.
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2025-01-17 18:58:11 UTC

Should I start publishing more recipes on Nostr? Maybe as long-form notes?
If anyone would be interested in that let me know. I have a big backlog of published recipes I could bring here!
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2025-01-17 18:52:14 UTC

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This is the recipe from Marcella Hazan. I use this as a framework. Both the white wine and the milk are optional, works great with or without. Use olive oil instead of vegetable oil. And toss some parm rinds in there if you’ve got em.
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2025-01-17 17:39:00 UTC

Big batch of bolognese. One of the best dishes to cook in bulk. Scales up easily if you’re cooking for a group and also freezes well for easy weeknight meals.
I love making this with ancestral blend beef or venison. The low and slow cooking process makes it super tender.
Probably my favorite pasta dish of all time.
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2025-01-15 18:20:00 UTC

Young people across the board are seeing prices go up and quality of life go down.
The problem is no longer theoretical. People really feel it.
Now our job is to show them that the real cause is money printing. There’s a lot of propaganda trying to convince them otherwise, and a lot of people are still confused about what the solution is.

2025-01-15 18:01:30 UTC

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Sorry, should have worded more carefully. I’m trying to find good data on *actual* price increases in recent years. Specifically because I suspect a lot of the metrics most people use are manipulated.

2025-01-15 17:29:30 UTC

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Where do you pull the numbers for this?

2025-01-15 17:29:04 UTC

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Yeah, probably true. Seems like maybe it’s similar-ish to Ark, and Ark is more aligned with the ethos. But Lightspark has a lot of capital and firepower to push something like this forward.

2025-01-15 17:03:37 UTC

What’s the best source for inflation statistics that aren’t manipulated by the government?

2025-01-15 16:28:05 UTC

Does anyone more technical than me have thoughts on Spark (the Lightning-compatible Bitcoin L2 being built by Lightspark)?
Seems compelling from my view, but not 100% sure about the technical tradeoffs.
https://spark.info/

2025-01-15 15:43:24 UTC

Tether moving their entire company/HQ to El Salvador feels pretty significant.

2025-01-10 16:24:35 UTC

If you cook with beef tallow a lot like I do and are looking for high-quality brands, check these out.
Lineage is regenerative, grass-fed and finished, and third party tested for glyphosate. h/t @npub14am…udp2
Fond is also regenerative and grass-finished and has some cool flavored options.
Should be noted that you can also make your own tallow or get some from a local butcher or rancher. This is often cheaper.
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2025-01-10 01:31:51 UTC

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Yeah that would be ideal!

2025-01-09 18:50:10 UTC

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Been planning to publish more long-form notes with recipes and other stuff!
I need a tool that does it automatically 😂

2025-01-09 17:46:02 UTC

I publish a weekly-ish cooking newsletter on Substack.
Just sent out the latest issue with some pantry recommendations, a roasted cauliflower recipe, some cool new beef tallow brands, and more.
https://mylescooks.substack.com/p/round-up-recipes-links-and-recommendations

2025-01-08 22:15:30 UTC

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Laird Hamilton is the only longevity guru I trust

2025-01-07 16:27:08 UTC

First Elon, now Zuck switching to a pro free speech stance.
This is good in the short term, but people will eventually realize that the benevolent dictator model isn’t the right one for social media platforms, even if that benevolent dictator is generally pro free speech.
Nostr fixes this.

2025-01-06 18:27:31 UTC

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Very impressive. Currently I speak fluent English and Spanish, plus conversational Italian.
Headed to Japan this year and thinking about trying my hand at some basic Japanese!

2025-01-06 18:15:35 UTC

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Curious for the whole list of what you speak?

2025-01-06 18:13:22 UTC

Nostr isn't just a place to talk about free speech. It's a place to practice free speech.
Because it's one of the few places you truly can.

2025-01-06 18:11:03 UTC

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11 is super impressive. Which was the most difficult?

2025-01-06 17:48:14 UTC

Last year I taught myself decent conversational Italian fairly quickly before a trip to Italy. Inspired by @nprofile…cvv9 recently sharing Language Transfer, here are a few thoughts on what works and what doesn't.
1. Your goal should be to establish some baseline in the language using apps/tools, and then focus on just getting as much exposure as possible.
2. Spaced repetition is a superpower. It's by far the most effective way to acquire new vocabulary, so you should focus on apps/tools that make use of spaced repetition. It works with your brain to help you introduce new words/phrases and then actually remember them.
3. Studying formal grammar is mostly a waste of time. Your brain will naturally fill in/learn the grammar rules once you have enough exposure. Don't waste time trying to memorize them.
4. Look up Stephen Krashen and his theory of language acquisition via comprehensible input. He believes (correctly, I think) that humans all have a natural ability to acquire language, and it comes via comprehensible input. Meaning we need regular exposure to the language at a level that allows us to decipher meaning as we're exposed to it. If you do this enough, you *will* learn the language. This is how all of us learned our first language, and it's how people most effectively learn second languages.
5. Forget about Duolingo. It's basically a game larping as a language tool. It's not very effective.
Apps that do work:
- Pimsleur (30 minute daily audio lessons that make use of spaced repetition and are good for building a baseline)
- Language Transfer (an amazing free resource that builds on the famous Michel Thomas method with some improvements)
- Lingvist (great for learning tons of new vocab via spaced repetition)
- Memrise (also great for vocab)
- Clozemaster (once you've established some basic knowledge, this is a great gamified way to improve)
Use those regularly for a few months and you'll build up a solid foundation. Once you have that, focus entirely on getting tons of exposure with comprehensible input via books, TV, podcasts, etc. There are even some tools/books that are built around this concept specifically, and they're very effective.
And if you're really committed, go live somewhere that your intended language is spoken and do a full immersion. You'll be astounded at the progress you make.

2025-01-06 06:56:48 UTC

@npub1spd…q6j7 if you’re onboarding someone onto Nostr, do you have a preferred getting started guide of some sort?
Would love any links I could share! If not I’ll make one.

2025-01-05 19:32:01 UTC

Made bobó de camarão last night with my buddy Felipe.
I had this dish 5 years ago in Brazil and I’ve been wanting to recreate it ever since. Incredible Brazilian stew made with shrimp, cassava, and red palm oil.
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2025-01-04 23:27:39 UTC

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YUZU

2025-01-04 22:14:26 UTC

There’s a guy at my farmer’s market who sells dog treats made from excess cow parts.
Been buying increasingly ridiculous ones for my dog each week. Today she got a full hoof.
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2025-01-04 21:37:53 UTC

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Have you actually tried the honey diet? Seems extreme but I know a few people who have done riffs on it successfully.

2025-01-04 21:26:16 UTC

It's crazy how warped our communication has become by existing social media platforms. You're often appealing to the algorithm and self-censoring, even if it happens at a subconscious level.
You start to notice this when you come to Nostr and can just straight up speak your mind.

2025-01-04 00:52:47 UTC

100%. Brands I like:
- Ryker
- Jungmaven
- Sol Dept
- Paka
- Regenaissance
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2025-01-02 21:07:03 UTC

Been thinking about this myself. I’ve been doing things in the “creator economy” for several years with cooking content. Mostly through Substack and occasional digital products and courses.
Wondering what might be cool to do natively on Nostr. Lmk if you have ideas!
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2025-01-02 20:33:50 UTC

The raw carrot salad popularized by Dr. Ray Peat is the real deal.
Helps detoxify the gut, improves digestion and hormonal health, and tastes amazing. I really feel better eating this several times per week.
Just shred raw carrots lengthwise using a peeler, then season with salt, vinegar, and either olive oil or coconut oil.
I used this Noma aged pumpkin vinegar today and it was fantastic.
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2025-01-02 18:17:00 UTC

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https://mylescooks.substack.com/p/a-simple-technique-for-braised-meat

2025-01-02 18:16:08 UTC

Braised meat should be a staple in everyone’s home cooking repertoire.
An easy, repeatable method that offers room for infinite customization.
Take any slow-cooking cut. Sear it on the outside, cover it with a braising liquid, and slow cook.
You can experiment with different braising liquids (water, broth, wine, dashi, etc) plus different additions to the braising liquid (tomatoes, chiles, etc), different cuts of meat, different aromatics and vegetables.
For this one I did beef shanks with beef broth, chojang, and ssamjang.
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2024-12-30 17:41:51 UTC

This was the first book I read in 2024 and my favorite book I read all year.
Please give me a recommendation for an equally incredible book I can start 2025 with.
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2024-12-30 16:48:02 UTC

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Awesome! I’ll read that next. I can already tell I want to dive into this guy’s whole bibliography.

2024-12-30 16:27:41 UTC

Currently reading my first Murakami novel. Can’t believe it took me this long— he’s an amazing writer.
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2024-12-29 23:04:39 UTC

Did you know that sourdough pasta exists?
I used to make this myself with a sourdough starter (it’s actually quite easy), but recently found this brand that sells it in dried form with high-quality organic Italian wheat.
Delicious, and noticeably more digestible.
Made this with roasted red pepper sauce, sautéed greens, chicken sausage, basil, and ricotta.
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2024-12-29 22:58:41 UTC

Nostr is still lacking in *content* compared to other social networks (we gotta get more people on here), but in terms of protocol features is has everything you would want in an ideal social network— user control, no censorship, feed customization, algorithm optionality, native money…the list goes on.
And now the UX is finally getting to the point where it’s closer to normie-friendly.
I’m optimistic about Nostr in 2025.

2024-12-29 16:13:09 UTC

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https://chemexcoffeemaker.com/products/double-walled-coffee-mug

2024-12-29 16:12:35 UTC

If you are a serious coffee appreciator like me, I highly recommend getting one of these double walled glass mugs.
Beautiful design, keeps the coffee hot, and (unlike some metal or ceramic mugs) glass doesn’t impart any flavor.
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2024-12-29 03:49:25 UTC

Been making a lot of Persian inspired crispy rice lately.
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2024-12-28 15:42:33 UTC

Easy everything sauce. Served this last night with ribeyes and green beans.
- 1 handful pistachios (any nut works here)
- 4-5 roasted red peppers (piquillo are my favorite)
- dash of smoked paprika
- pinch of salt
- splash of sherry vinegar
- enough olive oil to get a good texture
Add everything to a food processor or blender and blitz until you like the texture. Taste and adjust as needed with more salt, vinegar, and paprika.
Use on everything.
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2024-12-27 16:16:18 UTC

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Alright but hit us with the non-normie friendly deep esoteric mind-bending stuff you’ve seen.

2024-12-27 16:09:20 UTC

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Dude it was amazing! I still cook from it. I’m still learning and getting better but Turkish continues to be one of my favorite cuisines to explore. Thanks again for that!

2024-12-27 16:06:41 UTC

Thai-style crispy rice inspired by Persian tahdig.
Cooked white rice in coconut milk with a bunch of yellow curry paste. Once it had cooked and cooled slightly, I heated up a big pan with coconut oil, added the rice, pressed it down, and made some holes for steam to come through.
Cooked 5 min or so until it was nice and crispy on the outside.
Served that with a Thai steak salad— lettuce, carrot, cucumber, chiles, pickled shallots, fish sauce dressing, and peanuts. Plus a sambal aioli on the side.
Beautiful mix of textures and flavors.
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2024-12-26 18:24:18 UTC

Christmas roast came out nice.
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2024-12-26 12:27:19 UTC

Language Transfer is an incredible tool. I’ve tried pretty much every language learning app/program out there and this is up there with the best.
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2024-12-26 11:00:23 UTC

Been mostly lurking on Nostr for the past year or so. But in 2025 I’m committing to getting more active on here with content. And maybe even building a thing or two.
Loving all the new tools and things being built around here. Feeling excited about Nostr. LFG.

2024-12-09 18:13:56 UTC

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Huge fan of this product

2024-07-25 14:14:54 UTC

I generally don’t even like conferences that much, but I’m having serious Nashville fomo at the moment.

2024-07-23 15:29:42 UTC

Taproot Assets live on Lightning (via @npub1uat…n24e)
Anyone know of any projects planning to use this for stablecoins specifically?
https://lightning.engineering/posts/2024-07-23-taproot-assets-LN/

2024-07-14 21:40:40 UTC

Correct.
Unlike many here I’m still a fan of Twitter/X. Elon’s purchase of the platform has massively expanded the Overton window and has been a net positive for free speech.
But that stance has placed him firmly in the crosshairs of every powerful interest who wants to limit free speech and control the flow of information.
You’re seeing it already with the regulatory moves by the EU and other attacks on Elon. It remains to be seen whether X, as a centralized company, can continue to protect free speech even with Elon at its helm.
That’s where Nostr comes in.
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2024-07-13 17:59:25 UTC

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You may be right! Gotta do more research. @npub1cj8…rz4u shared a podcast I’m gonna check out.

2024-07-13 17:56:25 UTC

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Thank you sir!

2024-07-13 17:24:34 UTC

I’m still not fully comfortable with ecash, and it seems like using a custodial LSP is maybe better considering all the risk tradeoffs.
Can anyone point me to something that will explain why that’s wrong?
@npub16fh…n62p perhaps?

2024-07-10 18:46:45 UTC

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Erwan is a legend!

2024-07-09 13:41:30 UTC

Thought I had this morning:
Bitcoin is such a powerful technology and has so much potential for good that it gives many people a profound sense of meaning just to be involved in it.
I’m a believer in the idea that humans have a “God-shaped hole” inside of them, and in an increasingly secular society, they’ll naturally find alternatives to fill that hole. For some, this happens to be Bitcoin. They treat it like a secular religion. Look deeply and you’ll see parallels everywhere.
It’s a great thing that people are so passionate about Bitcoin and that it gives them meaning. But this dynamic also brings out some of the worst human tendencies that rise up with competing belief systems.
Ingroup/outgroup dynamics, social punishment for defectors, intolerance of opposing viewpoints…and perhaps most often— purity tests.
I’ve been seeing it on Twitter the last few days with Bruce Fenton going after @npub1sg6…f63m.
I think it’s important to remember to have humility. You don’t get to judge who is or isn’t allowed to contribute to Bitcoin, and they don’t owe you any explanations. If you think you can gatekeep Bitcoin in any way, prepare to be humbled.

2024-07-08 21:34:18 UTC

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Thanks! Great call.

2024-07-08 21:28:15 UTC

I need more interesting people to follow on Nostr.
Please share your recs!

2024-07-02 16:56:40 UTC

Can anyone point me to a good non-technical explainer of Ark?

2023-04-24 15:28:02 UTC

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Endorse! Matt please do it— Marty consistently hosts some of the best convos in the space. Would love to listen to this.