Yael
Yaël

🇨🇦🇺🇸🇦🇹 consumer advocate and writer \ deputy director consumer choice center \ visiting fellow Bitcoin Policy Institute \ innocent abroad in Wien⚡yael@yael.at | https://paynym.is/+yael

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2024-09-25 08:10:46

I’m next up on the Visionary stage at European Blockchain Convention in Barcelona to talk about consumer adoption of Bitcoin and its crypto offspring, and what we need in our public policies, our innovation, and our cultures to empower ordinary people to use them
#EBC10
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2024-09-24 21:48:13

Barcelona at night is an shitshow.
Thousands of people, construction blocking all major streets, cops blaring sirens, people pissing everywhere, throwing bottles
https://m.primal.net/LAyX.mov

2024-09-24 12:13:02

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I was a young ham at that point and felt intimidated. I also lived in an apartment so that was a no-go

2024-09-24 12:10:49

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I went to one estate sale and the guy had a huge antenna rig the wife wanted to sell me. Old school classic stuff

2024-09-14 10:39:19

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Every place of lodging is required by the Italian law (likely terrorism law) to fully KYC all passport data and “tax number”

2024-09-14 07:34:21

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“send your passport to this random Gmail”

2024-09-14 07:27:08

Italian hotel registration laws and KYC are a disgrace

2024-09-11 23:21:49

As a non-dev who’s more a writer and a policy guy, I use @npub1qdc…zclt to stay up to date on all the great bitcoin and nostr innovations (and soon ham radio!) happening that usually don’t make it to the top of feeds.
Excellent convos and explainers always!

2024-09-11 05:03:22

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He’s mostly a political media operator, so I sense he sees advantage in changing it up, too, maybe

2024-09-11 04:51:07

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Drudge drank the blue kool-aid many months ago. Not sure what changed with him.

2024-09-10 17:27:55

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Never commie

2024-09-09 16:26:16

Has anyone put their nostr NIP-05 or QR on a business card yet?
Changing mine this week. Ditched the phone numbers. Now just, email, 𝕏 (sorry folks, still use), and signal username.
But an easy pointer for nostr might take the cake!
(No, outside business cards are not fiat)

2024-09-09 12:29:50

Frequent flyer status is far from a shitcoin. Lounge access, faster check-in and boarding is a definite plus.

2024-09-09 11:58:32

What is now the go-to static QR Bolt 12 that folks are embedding on websites? Phoenix code? Strike?

2024-09-07 11:25:40

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I only mean at the airport

2024-09-07 10:21:51

International airports should be primary bitcoin exchange locations, as well as bitcoin spending areas.
People from all over the world, the native currency of the Internet, low fees.
76 million people transit through Istanbul's major int'l airport (IST). That's easy potential volume. We can see BTCTurk everywhere, but they're only paying for advertising. There is no functionality with bitcoin anywhere, and that's a shame.

2024-09-06 20:22:46

I don’t see enough nostr notes from the air. Will sling some notes on my 13 hour flight today

2024-09-06 18:24:08

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as far as I understand, that's just sharing transaction data over the net via voice. 73s!

2024-09-06 17:31:27

As an amateur radio operator (KM4DDV) and fan of LoRa radio tech, we at Consumer Choice Center believe consumers + innovators benefit from an open and free low-range 900 MHz band
Protecting decentralized projects and tinkering means not allowing exclusive use
https://consumerchoicecenter.org/consumer-choice-center-submits-fcc-comments-to-protect-radio-frequency-for-open-source-projects-and-amateur-radio/

2024-09-04 21:10:11

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thanks for highlighting this

2024-09-04 21:07:06

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I will meet FCC commissioner Carr this week -- will ask him to vote with the people!

2024-09-04 20:33:04

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why

2024-09-04 19:52:14

These Waymo self-driving cars are just excellent.
Booking these as much as possible the next few days here in San Francisco.
https://m.primal.net/KeSN.mp4

2024-09-04 19:46:03

Third-Party Litigation Finance: Chinese Interference with the US Judicial System?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7raUhgppNPo

2024-09-02 11:37:45

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yes. I have Turkish colleagues would prefer to be paid in BTC

2024-09-02 06:24:52

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unfortunately not, just a layover. But good to know! Is the meetup strong there? Some good Bitcoin-enabled businesses?

2024-09-02 06:05:08

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RSS and podcasting 2.0 game is still strong 💪

2024-09-02 06:04:26

Prepping for a 13 hour flight. IST-SFO. Thankfully some internet on board.

2024-08-31 17:43:06

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This is what I’m eying
https://muzi.works/products/r1

2024-08-31 12:51:58

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Hell yeah, I’ve got a few near me. Time to pull the trigger

2024-08-31 10:39:56

Peak fiat
https://m.primal.net/KWuC.jpg

2024-08-31 08:01:12

talk radio hit w/ Joe Cats on WRRN 99.5FM in Myrtle Beach, SC:
–Reality of alcohol taxes + competition
–Arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and what it means for free speech online (protocols over platforms)
–Zuckerberg letter reveals government censorship and jawboning
–South Carolina as a nuclear energy powerhouse
–Ridding our system of farm and food subsidies for better health
http://oss.yael.at/yo-jo-30aug.mp4

2024-08-30 21:22:00

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Pay for inbound in the “liquidity bucket” yes

2024-08-30 16:25:55

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I’m just too paranoid to insert my nsec right now

2024-08-30 16:24:48

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Isn’t that what @npub1tm9…xn72 is for

2024-08-30 16:22:32

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As I’ll be in Europe, it’s phoenix mostly. Zeus for the more technical folks

2024-08-30 16:21:34

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So with pure Alby Hub, you have to get inbound liquidity or does it work if you pay for it? I only used it to connect to my existing node

2024-08-30 15:29:13

An under discussed point in many European countries is that people may be 3rd-generation immigrants, but you can still tell that have a particular (foreign) dialect or accent.
At least in places like Germany and Austria, they don't have native passports either. It's like you're asking for a fifth column within your borders.
I'm not any better, but I've only been here a few years, cut me some slack oida

2024-08-30 15:26:30

Going to be orange pilling the crypto crowd in Barcelona. My lightning wallet is fat and loaded
https://m.primal.net/KVUr.png

2024-08-30 12:25:42

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let's GOOOOOOO!

2024-08-29 19:19:37

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Poop map already downloaded

2024-08-29 19:15:42

First time in San Francisco next week. Any suggestions?

2024-08-29 19:15:12

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I don’t know that that means, but Bitcoin core is still way under

2024-08-29 18:48:47

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It will default to the mostly recently installed app that is compatible. Just have to delete and re-download

2024-08-29 18:47:54

We’re like 2 months away from no longer being able to use 1TB SSDs for most Bitcoin node interfaces (start9, umbrel, mynode, etc.)

2024-08-29 18:14:25

"Liquid Death" jetzt auf lager in Österreich
https://m.primal.net/KUBj.jpg

2024-08-27 18:36:10

Donald Trump: "You know they call me the crypto president, I don't know if that's true or not, but a lot of people are saying that"
"These cards show me dancing and me holding some bitcoins"
https://m.primal.net/KQNv.mp4

2024-08-26 14:52:46

interesting.
so obviously US authorities
https://m.primal.net/KOAK.png

2024-08-23 16:24:26

I, for one, was never on the RFK, Jr. train, even though he understood Bitcoin
https://www.fixthemoney.net/p/rfk-jr-is-batshit-insane-but-happens

2024-08-23 12:58:33

bitcoin lightning on polymarket

2024-08-23 08:29:58

Useful chart for future Nostr users in the EU https://m.primal.net/KJDY.png

2024-08-22 14:54:25

How does fold app make money? Is it just selling the data?

2024-08-22 12:47:03

sorry y'all, I hit the wrong button
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2024-08-22 09:47:24

Just passed my 2-year nostr anniversary!
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2024-08-21 21:35:35

I will be revising the number of zaps and reposts on my posts per the newly available economic data. We’re looking up, folks.

2024-08-21 21:32:01

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guilty, your honor!

2024-08-21 20:20:40

Your nostr pubkey is connected to Fountain so everyone can see how cheap you are

2024-08-21 20:10:15

The latest update to the Extreme Privacy (digital) book is baller

2024-08-20 19:06:00

TIL RFK Jr.'s campaign manager is his daughter-in-law, who's also a former CIA agent
Guy's got spooks all around
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2024-08-19 18:27:56

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I sent another test transaction (relax, 1000 sats) just to see how quickly it will be swept again

2024-08-19 18:27:24

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I've had this seed for 10 years now, so I may have entered it elsewhere, but I just don't remember.
The firmware issue is a bit frightening. I usually always verify downloads via gpg, but I believe early on, you couldn't do that with Trezor (back when I had Windows).
SatoshiLabs is a great company and Trezor is a great product. Unfortunately, because it's so popular, there are likely tons of fake suite .exe's out there that have likely snagged a few people...
I remember in the older versions, you had to enter the seed. Maybe this even happened years ago?
I haven't used this one in at least 6+ years so that could make sense.

2024-08-19 15:23:17

My comments in the Washington Times about why two different "Kids Safety" bills threaten anonymous speech online, and also would mean much more censorship
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/aug/19/child-online-safety-bill-sailed-through-senate-but/
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2024-08-19 14:22:08

learned today that my old Trezor (circa 2014) has had its seed compromised. Haven't used it in a while but spun it up today to see if I could use it in a multisig.
I sent a test transaction and it was immediately swept to the OKX exchange once it confirmed (saw it via mempool dot space).
Luckily it was only a small amount (test transactions are vital folks), but I sincerely have no idea how this happened. Always had a passphrase.
The only thing I can think of is perhaps a malicious Trezor Suite at some point?

2024-08-19 14:19:13

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soon enough. I believe it's up on the github

2024-08-19 08:41:04

good morn
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2024-08-19 08:34:16

at last! BIP-47 in BlueWallet
#note1dja…wdyc

2024-08-18 09:06:17

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I feel like every British cop show starts here

2024-08-16 18:32:31

I took a break from smoking ribs for a radio hit on WRNN 99.5FM in South Carolina, all on Kamala econ policies
–price controls, shortages, and hoarding
–grocery store price gouging myth
–rent control for me, not for thee
–the need for markets to function to deliver for consumers
http://oss.yael.at/995.mp4

2024-08-16 18:16:40

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I put my signal in my email and get at least one or two calls there per week now.
slowly but surely

2024-08-16 15:11:24

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https://youtu.be/tG2ro7UZOUE?si=z9WGVRQwWJa5tvrO

2024-08-16 15:07:28

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My recipe, courtesy of the GOAT Malcolm Reed, How to BBQ Right

2024-08-16 13:31:56

Proof of work
https://m.primal.net/KBYa.jpg
#note1zrd…7e54

2024-08-16 08:29:20

Ribs on at 10AM for a low and slow cook https://image.nostr.build/5364965f385394af2314c308f43d398fe27a2c795dded6cee30bf886bb858508.jpg

2024-08-15 21:16:03

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Likely yes. Former Blackrock, but also an architect of Biden’s Econ policy.
Seems they’re leaning in on full Canadian-style grocery price controls, MMT style.
Not a clean break from Biden
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/harris-economic-policy-draws-on-biden-white-house-alums-brian-deese-mike-pyle/ar-AA1oG308 https://image.nostr.build/8aecae9da6c360600900b87549fa89e1113190f22bf36996f6430ff672b5570d.jpg

2024-08-15 18:49:10

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Mate, I could have told you. Unfortunately, LIberland is mostly a vanity project by now, and already was back in 2015 when I "traveled" there
https://yael.ca/liberland/

2024-08-15 17:17:05

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I saw you already responded on X, but was hoping to connect my friend Drew with some of the community there! He’ll have a good chunk of Bitcoin policy on his website soon but he already endorsed the strategic reserve bill and such. He’s running in NV-3 Vegas suburbs
https://x.com/drewfornevada/status/1823864676226359776?s=46&t=O9iefZv1KrCLqVFZqKnBGA

2024-08-15 15:20:12

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Every machine has cracks that others can exploit for the sake of freedom

2024-08-15 15:03:56

I give props to the advocates, educators, and entrepreneurs pushing the democratic coalition (and the Harris campaign) for more clarity and emphasis of better policies on bitcoin (and its crypto offspring overall).
The return to principle is always important.
I likely won't change minds in progressive circles, but I sincerely wish the best for the rockstars for BTC. Orange coin good
@npub164q…2rl3 @npub1dc8…jwqd
https://www.aier.org/article/real-progressives-would-support-bitcoin-and-the-crypto-economy-not-regulate-it-away/

2024-08-15 12:44:00

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thinking of future payments and fees, plus privacy.
Are you going to use a 1 bitcoin UXTO to pay for your groceries in the future?

2024-08-15 12:39:18

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wow this is awesome! Great work

2024-08-15 11:44:38

One of my favorite Bitcoin articles by economist Evan Soltas, from back in 2013.
He foresaw the consistent friction that would develop from Bitcoin's adoption in state institutions
https://m.primal.net/KAOn.png
https://web.archive.org/web/20130622194133/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-05/bitcoin-really-is-an-existential-threat-to-the-modern-liberal-state.html

2024-08-15 11:40:36

What is the consensus on the BEST average UTXO size for long-term cold storage stacking?
0.5 million sats?
1 million sats?
2 million sats?

2024-08-15 09:48:18

"When did it all go downhill for Austria?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGgqowr_VBc

2024-08-15 09:44:59

I, for one, am happy that ex-Catalonian President Puigdemont escaped
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/1798206/we-are-all-catalonians-now-why-the-spanish-crisis-matters-for-all-nations/

2024-08-15 07:02:30

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I mean more as an alternative to the KYC/AML regime

2024-08-14 22:01:10

Is there’s a way we could do decentralized ID in a zero-knowledge proof kinda way, that’s the golden ticket

2024-08-14 22:00:13

So tired of this bullshit
https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/data-breach-exposes-pitfalls-of-customer-identification-regulations #note1gdj…teux

2024-08-14 21:47:31

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Intriguing

2024-08-14 21:47:17

When it comes to Bitcoin policy, I do worry how much influence public miners have. Bitcoin advocacy is not about whether publicly listed miners can set up farms in rural America. It’s about whether ordinary people and Bitcoin developers can transact and ship code without government agents knocking down their door.

2024-08-14 21:45:26

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so excited to try this, but still bullish on ham radio (once you pass the dumb licensing)

2024-08-14 21:44:28

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I have all the hardware signing devices for this very reason. Still always experimenting. To be frank, the original (circa 2013) Trezor devices are still great, but the coldcard excels in the “off connected computer” category

2024-08-14 21:42:47

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lol it’s still a screenshot

2024-08-14 21:42:22

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Nicotine, in itself, is not harmful, but the addiction can be. Usually, I’d recommend tapering down to a low percent or switching to pouches

2024-08-14 21:41:03

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Listened to this unchained pod recently and they mentioned “bitcoin credit cards”.
You’re absolutely right, thought, that too many fiat services still deem credit cards and their credit capacity as a golden standard. Something to think about
https://youtu.be/jncejv8npz8?si=6QbCfElXHUURVvjd

2024-08-14 21:39:08

I very much appreciate @npub1fpc…4sld for the platform to discuss important ideas
https://youtube.com/shorts/EH1Y8LicQSE?si=KRyv3IGXZ_m8-9yJ

2024-08-14 21:35:56

Full on mega-concert in rural Austria. First time I’ve ever heard english spoken/sung here, so there’s that.
https://m.primal.net/Jzfo.jpg

2024-08-14 21:34:13

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Do you think it’s mostly a liquidity issue?

2024-08-14 19:43:19

We don’t talk enough about debanking.
Why it happens.
How it harms working people.
Why financial regulations and excessive KYC/AML are to blame.
And, obviously, why Bitcoin fixes this.

2024-08-14 19:26:11

Electric Power Boating
https://m.primal.net/JzaO.jpg

2024-08-14 16:06:56

How are Bitcoin businesses and advocates in Las Vegas and across Nevada?