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2026-03-04 01:07:30 UTC

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There are lots of Bitcoin adjacent projects which we support because we want to, more for ideological reasons than practical ones.
But using @nprofile…etsy is not like that, over the past year here are my two practical, real world reasons for running PPQ and the value I've got from it.
1. Stopped using Chat GPT.
Protects my privacy and saved me $20/month. For my general non private queries I moved from Chat GPT to the PPQ web interface. It gave me access to lots of models, including the latest releases of frontier models. Offers better value, you only pay for what you use. This can go both ways, but at least you know where you are and don't just suddenly run out of tokens or get downgraded to a slower model.
2. Stopped using Cursor
Same as above, I had a KYC account tied to a fiat payment method, so Anthropic and Cursor could know exactly who I am and what prompts I issue. So I found myself guarded and very careful about what I put in there. So I moved to Cline and connected to PPQ using my API key.
Using Cline is very similar to Cursor, but I had to give no personal information and my connection to the LLM is protected by a VPN and the anonymity of paying with Lightning on PPQ.
I still don't put personal information into Cline or PPQ, but can talk a bit more in my prompts in general terms.
I'm just a Bitcoiner with an interest in Open Source software and AI, and have found PPQ.ai to be one of the best tools in the space.
Give it a go for yourself.
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2025-08-30 09:36:16 UTC

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This is a vote for some bonus content about running Knots. With the node count nearly at 20% and the Core team starting to play dirty, it’s time to really understand more about running Knots. A walk through guide and assessment from you on this would be super helpful.
Thanks
https://fountain.fm/episode/eHbgQjpxG79wFOl8PSH5
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2025-08-01 04:26:42 UTC

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@nprofile…gyym Would love to hear your thoughts on this in the show next week. Is this a risk to open source development and privacy tools?

2025-07-11 20:40:04 UTC

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Thanks Oscar. Yes, I'm using the latest version. I'll send an email through with full details. Cheers.

2024-12-21 02:07:23 UTC

Bitcoin in New Zealand in 2024 - the year in review.
https://stacker.news/items/818517
Here's our article on Stackr.news reviewing the year in Bitcoin in NZ, covering:
The Bitcoin Community in New Zealand
Bitcoin Adoption in New Zealand
Bitcoin Businesses in New Zealand
Bitcoin Mining in New Zealand
Bitcoin Media in New Zealand
Why do we need BItcoin in NZ - House Prices, Consumer Prices & Monetary Inflation
Government Finances and Political Landscape
Other Bitcoin Projects in New Zealand
Bitcoin vs NZD
What will 2025 bring for Bitcoin in New Zealand?