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John Christensen

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2024-08-28 12:34:04

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100k is not that far off. And I am interested in having conversations about it. I believe that the problems will be solved by clever engineering. I just like talking about it. I find it fascinating talking about the different potential architectures and the trade-offs for each one. It’s conversations like this that help build the solutions.

2024-08-27 23:06:27

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This situation seems like a clear sign that governments are gradually losing their grip on control. As they continue to print more money, their resources diminish, leaving them increasingly stretched thin. They end up spending most of their energy trying to suppress emerging technologies and ideas.
It's like a game of whack-a-mole—technology evolves faster than they can react. By the time they fully understood what Bitcoin was, it was already too late to stop it. The same thing is happening with Nostr; once they grasp its significance, it will likely be too late for them to intervene effectively.
They're already struggling to manage platforms like Twitter, and as time goes on, more decentralized technologies will emerge, further eroding their control.

2024-08-27 22:32:24

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What up my friend!

2024-08-27 20:12:34

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The idea behind bitcoin is to have peer to peer transactions.
Lightning is good because you don’t need to have a trusted third party to open a lightning channel and you can transact small amounts as many times as you want with little cost.
It seems like lightning has a tendency to centralize into trusted third parties though. Don’t ask my why, I don’t know.🤷
Liquid is a trusted third-party company.
Fedimint is a trusted third-party federation.
Cashu is a trusted third party mint.
I’m wondering if anyone knows of a scaling architecture that does not require trusted third parties.
Just seeing if anyone has heard of projects like that.

2024-08-27 19:36:36

Question…
I apologize if this topic is a bit controversial.
To scale Bitcoin to support micro transactions, do you think that there must be a trusted third party at some level?

2024-08-26 20:10:10

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That guy is great at hiding.

2024-08-26 14:55:25

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Love your reply.

2024-08-25 04:35:34

Breaking the Cycle:
Thoughts on Nostr and Freedom Tech
The journey from the birth of the internet to where we are now has been a long one. It feels like there’s a natural progression in how things go: something starts out for the people, by the people, and it gains trust. But as it gets bigger, it centralizes and turns into something like an evil big brother. I’ve seen it happen with so many things—governments, companies, money—you name it. If something can become centralized, it seems like it will.
For the longest time, I just accepted that as the way of the world. It felt like we were stuck in this cycle of control, and the best times to live were those moments in between the extremes. Like, in the 80s and 90s in the United States, there was a good balance between the people having control and the government having control. But if you weren’t lucky enough to live during one of those times, it felt like you were destined to struggle.
That was my mindset until I discovered Bitcoin. Bitcoin gave me a bit of hope that maybe the cycle could be broken. I spent a lot of time studying it, trying to find any flaws that might keep it from fulfilling its purpose of giving people freedom. I’m not saying it’s perfect, but the way it prioritizes decentralization and security is pretty remarkable. It’s a tool for freedom, and that’s something that really got me thinking.
With Bitcoin giving me hope, my imagination started running wild. I began to wonder if this cycle of control could be broken in other areas too. That’s when I discovered Nostr. I don’t know if all this freedom tech will work, but I do know what the old ways have led to. So why not give it a try? I want my kids to have a better future, one with more freedom. With this new tech, at least there’s a chance. With the old ways, there’s nothing to look forward to.
https://m.primal.net/KLka.jpg

2024-08-22 01:09:58

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Ya, I was thinking 2-4% would be considered “razor thin”. I think most successful businesses are near 15% give or take. If you are 30% you are a titan of industry. Ya, I don’t know.

2024-08-21 14:19:22

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That’s what I have been thinking. That is why I want to stack bitcoin. I believe they will not be able to take control of it as easily as with a stable coin. Bitcoin was designed to withstand that kind of takeover. Time will tell.

2024-08-21 12:55:58

With the state of the US dollar, do you think the US government will ever seriously consider Bitcoin as a currency? If so, how long do you think it'll take before we see that shift? Curious to hear your thoughts, especially from those who’ve seen how our financial system is evolving.
#Bitcoin
#USD
#FutureOfMoney

2024-08-20 19:41:32

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Hey, this project seems quite interesting. I have a question. From the brief amount of research that I did on this project, it seems like you send Satoshi’s to the boardwalk wallet, and it is denominated in US dollars. How is the mint able to create stable value? Do you know?

2024-08-20 12:03:03

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Can you expand on that thought?

2024-08-20 04:39:16

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Wow. That is a lot to think about. I appreciate you sharing your perspective. It kinda seems like there is no place normal people can turn to that has a certain outcome. Do you mind me asking how you personally handled all of the uncertainty?

2024-08-20 04:31:28

Saw this on simply bitcoin YouTube. Thought it was funny.
https://m.primal.net/KFOV.jpg

2024-08-19 16:38:24

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Wow! Thanks so much for this. I will check it out.

2024-08-19 14:06:22

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I have always been afraid of starting my own lightning node because of what you went through. I am afraid that my computer will die and I won’t be able to recover the funds. You are basically giving your bitcoin to your computer right? And if the computer dies you loose your funds right? Is there anything you have learned to help me avoid this?

2024-08-19 13:31:32

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I hear where you're coming from, and I have mixed feelings about paper money.
It has a lot of practical advantages—no need for updates or maintenance, it works without electricity, and it's tangible.
With all of those advantages I am confused about why people in the US and other western nations have started using digital money.
Maybe people are moving away from paper money is because it only really works if there's a central authority backing it.
I don’t really know why but people seem to prefer digital money if they have a choice, I guess it’s because it's more convenient?
I don’t like paper money because it’s relying on a centralized system.
It’s really hard for me to predict the future because humans are hard to predict. And the system we eventually land on is up to the masses coming to consensus. Even then, like you said, things are always changing.
I only really care about how things work for the next 200 or so years. After that who knows.
Thanks for the thought provoking response. I will be thinking about this more.

2024-08-19 04:38:40

Been thinking a lot about the future of the US dollar. With everything going on, it feels like we're heading toward a tipping point. How long do you think it’ll take for the dollar to really start losing its place as the world’s reserve currency? Or do you think it’ll hold strong for a while yet? Curious to hear what everyone thinks.

2024-08-18 17:13:05

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That sounds awesome, thanks for the info! It’s cool to see how this tech is evolving, and I’m definitely interested to see what you come up with. Good luck with your app—can’t wait to check it out! BTW, Can you tell me how to find your pod?

2024-08-18 17:05:50

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Wow! Is that true?

2024-08-18 02:07:30

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Nice!

2024-08-18 00:55:33

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Using sats for tipping through a NOSTR client is a smooth way to integrate Bitcoin into everyday interactions. It could definitely encourage more people to explore both Bitcoin and NOSTR.

2024-08-18 00:54:02

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It’s always exciting to think about what might come next in the crypto world. If the bull market kicks off as you predict, 2025 could indeed be a thrilling year. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

2024-08-18 00:52:48

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Absolutely! It’s so true that constant doomscrolling isn’t healthy. Bloomscrolling sounds like a wonderful way to bring some positivity and beauty into your feed. It’s all about finding those little things that brighten your day and choosing what you focus on.

2024-08-18 00:51:00

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It’s great that you were able to share your perspective and show him a different way of thinking about things. It’s important to be understanding and patient, especially when people are just starting to see things from a new angle. Everyone has their own journey to understanding these issues. Keep up the good work in spreading awareness and sharing ideas!

2024-08-18 00:46:37

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That’s an interesting development in the mining sector! Bitdeer’s $150M convertible notes offering with an 8.5% yield could be a strong move for them. It’s cool to see how companies in this space are finding new ways to raise funds. Looking forward to seeing how it impacts the industry!

2024-08-18 00:43:53

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This sounds awesome! Bullhorn looks like a great tool for improving notifications on Nostr. Thanks for sharing it and making it open source! I’m sure it’ll be really useful for a lot of people. Looking forward to seeing how it evolves!

2024-08-17 23:11:34

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10-12% profit margins aren’t huge, but they’re decent, especially in big companies like Pepsi and General Mills. It’s all relative to the industry, but in food and beverage I think those numbers are pretty typical. Not too big, not too small.

2024-08-17 21:29:50

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What client do you use?

2024-08-17 16:38:24

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Great point! It's easy to just stick with the defaults, but the real power of Nostr is taking control of your own data. It's a bit of a learning curve, but once you start figuring out how you want things to flow, it feels like a whole new level of freedom. It's all about owning your content and breaking away from the old ways. Thanks for sharing your experience!

2024-08-17 03:34:52

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I have only ever used the iPhone app. I didn’t know you could do it through Abby. I do like having options though. The more options the better. I was using Damus for a long time but I hated the fact that you could not zap notes in the iPhone app so I switched to coracle for a long time but the app quality was not quite as nice as some others. I have yet to find that perfect fit for the way I want things to be. Primal is as close as I can get right now. So this is a great workaround. Thanks for your hard work.

2024-08-17 03:25:35

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I think you’re right—web development seems to be shifting back towards simplicity. For a while, web apps were becoming increasingly complex, but languages like Go are bringing us back to a more straightforward approach. In the past, processing power was a bigger limitation than framework complexity. By stripping away excess complexity, we’re regaining the speed and efficiency that might have been lost. It’s a refreshing change!

2024-08-17 03:14:42

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Seems like a lot of work. I mean I like primal and I hate the fact that you need to use their wallet to zap people but honestly if you do it “the primal way” it is extremely convenient. But this is a cool work around.

2024-08-17 03:06:31

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Nice.

2024-08-17 03:01:04

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It’s okay I guess. I was just hoping for more privacy than that.

2024-08-17 03:00:14

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Ya, my only thing is if I want to use primal for zaps I need to enter my information.

2024-08-17 02:54:52

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Using Nostr for payments and finding people to work with in such a smooth way is really impressive. It’s great to see how open-source tools can simplify and improve transactions. Looking forward to more innovations like this!

2024-08-17 02:36:26

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I think you’re right. Joe’s willingness to question and recognize his own biases is pretty rare and valuable. It’s something we could learn from. Also, the fact that you recognize that in yourself is really mature. If there were more comments like this on the internet the world would be a better place.

2024-08-17 02:32:31

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Hey, I am looking for a good Nostr client. What do you recommend? I really like domis but on iPhone I can’t zap ⚡️ notes. Any suggestions?

2024-08-17 02:24:03

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Is this real?

2024-08-16 23:51:58

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Interesting perspective! It’s always good to challenge our understanding and think about these concepts in new ways. Guy’s take definitely makes you rethink how we view saving and money. Thanks for sharing!

2024-08-16 23:32:45

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Haha, if only snacks could compete with Bitcoin! But I think Bitcoin's here to stay, even if corn dogs are forever.

2024-08-16 16:03:02

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That’s crazy, I never heard of that before.

2024-07-29 12:30:10

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Computers last a lot longer than people think they do. It’s usually the software that forces people to upgrade. I have my first gen iPod touch that would still be fully functional if not for the battery and the operating system.

2024-05-28 12:56:01

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Nice! 🤣

2024-05-28 12:51:31

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What……!?😮

2024-05-24 02:17:31

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Agile works great when you are the only dev. 🤣
JK🤙

2024-05-24 02:15:22

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Hey, can you explain this to me? I already know about cashu and I already know about nostr. But what is this?

2024-05-17 19:27:24

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This is a really really good idea.

2024-05-17 03:38:12

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Wow! This is actually really cool.

2024-05-17 03:27:49

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This is crazy!

2024-05-17 03:21:11

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What is keychat? I have never heard of this before.

2024-05-17 00:14:51

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UI is hard.

2024-05-12 04:15:58

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You laugh, but honestly you are not wrong.

2024-05-11 23:53:56

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Can someone explain this to me?

2024-04-04 13:15:57

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Morning

2024-04-04 03:07:33

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Was that system a part of a mining pool?

2024-04-04 03:02:44

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Glad you are here. I don’t do that much gardening my self, but I have been thinking about getting into it.

2024-04-04 02:59:03

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Wow.

2024-04-04 02:21:44

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I think you could merge the second and third movie together and cut out all of the fluff and it would be pretty good.
I almost wish they would make a rec cut like that.

2024-03-30 22:57:39

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Yes, there is something called “salt” in hashing. You add a value (salt), to the end of the phone number and when you hash it with the salt it is completely different than the phone number without the salt. This makes it extremely resilient to rainbow lists. I hope that is helpful.

2024-03-30 22:53:33

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Sorry, I don’t know anyone.

2024-03-30 22:53:05

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Of course.

2024-03-26 01:56:38

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Nice.

2024-03-26 01:45:43

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Yes he is! Where are you from Dani?