swordinthestone
sword in the stone

Long time Bitcoiner, new to Nostr!

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2024-09-13 07:27:40

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Personally I'd go with Snatch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jar2XkBboo

2024-09-12 21:58:30

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Fair point! I'm a bit torn between my worries about spam especially as a node runner and as you say the fact that fees are so low right now.
That's also a worrying sign in itself though, not much meaningful onchain activity.

2024-09-12 17:19:08

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#bitcoin
https://blockdyor.com/bitcoin-knots/

2024-09-12 17:09:17

One of the most important videos about Bitcoin I've ever seen. This is a real emergency, and I've not seen anyone talking about it, really worrying, and I'm not just trying to be sensationalist.
I'll be looking into Bitcoin Knots at the very least for my mode, but it's worrying that people aren't talking about Bitcoin being ruined by mining issues and spam issues.
https://youtu.be/h-CA2wEFWPE

2024-09-10 09:12:09

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That's worrying. And I agree I have seen far less talk of just plain old Bitcoin adoption lately!

2024-09-09 14:40:06

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I think it's inevitable that as Bitcoin's reach expands, different groups with different values will enter the space. And some of those people will certainly be elitists.
Or do you mean that there are specific examples of people who were once humble not being humble any more?

2024-09-09 11:16:50

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Also on a 6a on the latest version. It's good, not sure about any improvements, but it's really not as good as my Samsung S22+.
Part of me wishes I would've gone for a more expensive Pixel, and I think within the next year or so I'll get the Pixel 9 (although looking at the comparison that is surprisingly only a very slight upgrade in all areas), or even a Pixel 9 Pro.
Check out the comparison, they're also almost exactly the same dimensions:
https://store.google.com/us/magazine/compare_pixel?hl=en-US&toggler0=Pixel%206a&toggler1=Pixel%209&toggler2=Pixel%209%20Pro

2024-09-09 09:50:47

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I think a lot of people are scared to say anything bad about Alby because they are one of the most important, active and helpful players in this space. So we all just have to pretend it's perfect until one day hopefully it will be perfect 😆

2024-09-09 09:04:04

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Failed here too.

2024-09-08 21:02:21

Just got back from seeing Aladdin at the #theatre. I have to say it was actually pretty good. Worth it just for the songs from the original film, and some of the performances were pretty good, particularly the genie.
But they had some terrible new songs that they decided to add in, really cringe. And a pointlessly added tragic backstory for Aladdin himself that didn't pay off. And some of it dragged on unnecessarily long, they should've cut out all the new songs, all the new story elements, and about 30 minutes out of the whole production.
But it was worth it just for the OG songs and some of the performances, and actually the general vibe which was positive.
Also about the genie, I thought it was an homage to Robin Williams without simply trying to copy his style completely, and without trying to pretend he didn't exist or doing something different just for the sake of it. So they struck a good happy medium there which was nice to see.
Overall I'd give it a meh out of 10, but nothing offensive, and it was a nice night out.

2024-09-08 13:46:59

Busy day in the forest today
https://image.nostr.build/692bbf94e467ef9b655444a5da1baaa114ce485bf4be8b9707bbe3ce54711e9b.jpg
#nature #forest #horses #SilentSunday

2024-09-07 18:31:08

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Very cool.

2024-09-07 09:31:59

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Yes!

2024-09-07 08:25:25

Great point about needing new open source structures, and a whole new way of looking at it. Really great insight, well done.
https://fountain.fm/episode/yKOzMJd8IWb2gYuiJD9l
#nevent1q…0vpg

2024-09-06 20:33:27

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Keep up the amazing work.

2024-09-05 19:22:16

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I was actually hoping you'd post that! And Dickens is my favourite author.

2024-09-05 15:18:47

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Scary stuff. As you say there's a glimmer of hope with relays on phones and other innovative solutions.
But on the whole people it's a pretty bleak time for the way people understand and use computing. But also the best time because now we've got Nostr, it's strange how there's always a paradox between it being the best time and the worst time and the same time.

2024-09-05 14:46:22

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So how do we make sure that we can control meat space too? How do we bridge that gap?
What I mean is, yes we can opt out and that's good and useful, but what about when we want to achieve things irl? Even you're using your real identity here as an example.
Or do you just mean that being able to selectively keep certain things private such as transactions and private messages is enough of a shield? Just asking for clarification.

2024-09-05 14:40:34

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Woah that's bad. Thanks for the heads up.

2024-09-05 14:08:39

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What were the shadow ban incidents? I hadn't heard about that. Thanks

2024-09-05 12:29:21

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I don't think people even realise any more that they own their computer, and they can do whatever they want with it.
I think people have been totally brainwashed by 'the cloud'.

2024-09-05 12:15:54

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Exactly, people don't even realise how conditioned they are. It's your computer, you can do whatever you like with it!

2024-09-05 12:14:31

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Exactly. Not your files, not your data. Just like not your keys not your coins.
We can't rely on someone else to keep hosting the files because they've said they would. Digital preservation is vital, and decentralisation is the only way to make that work.

2024-09-05 10:51:25

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What happened. Did it say something embarrassingly incorrect about building?

2024-09-04 21:11:13

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I think that was the issue thank you. Specifically though I think I just wasn't getting on with the relay settings in Primal on desktop. Using other clients like Amethyst on Android or noStrudel on desktop makes it much clearer what the relays are used for and whether they're all working properly.

2024-09-03 19:44:47

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Wow, I hate to say it but I'm surprised how economically illiterate of a thing that is for them to do. Surely people won't be fooled by that. They'll just try to spend that currency as fast as possible and as you say prices will go up. Shocking.

2024-09-02 13:55:14

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yes but isn't that the beauty of the relay nodes? If you just have one more node in your list, then you're fine. And I know you're saying that people won't add those relays, but I wonder if just the fact that they have the option to add more relays will keep everyone more honest. It's like Bitcoin, just the fact that it exists makes it harder to central bankers to print infinitely, because their actions will show up in the price of something. So if a relay bans someone for purely political reasons, it will just harm that relay and drive people to another.
Of course people could simply choose to only add the most popular relays, or be tricked into thinking the more niche relays are 'dangerous', but I'm not sure any protocol can solve that. All we can do surely is just give people the choice, make it easy for non technical users to make that choice, and just hope that people aren't stupid. If they are stupid, then that's just a human problem.

2024-09-02 11:46:32

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I suppose one advantage of Nostr is that those people can't literally force you to agree with them. They can't actually get your banned for instance. So although they can behave in an extremely toxic and aggressive way, they can't actually do anything to you. And so maybe the argument is that the presence of more people strenghtens the network.

2024-09-01 13:47:24

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Would be good to have import options for subscriptions. Selecting the opml import option actually does nothing, because it just tells you to export from another app, and if that function just doesn't work for whatever reason, or if your other app just wants to export to a file, then the practical effect is that Fountain has no import options. Would be better to support several file import options, or even other sync services.

2024-09-01 10:19:39

Does anyone know why some of my #nostr direct messages don't show up in some apps but they show up in others? I've got lots of relays, and I've also paid for a few including nostr.wine, but I guess I'm missing something. Just as an example, one of my direct messages shows up in Amethyst on mobile, but not on any of the desktop apps that I've tried. #asknostr
Thanks

2024-08-28 18:36:45

How does one join a Nostr paid relay?
I've found a list of them, but I can't find any good information on how to join/pay the fee.
Thanks #asknostr

2024-08-21 06:47:25

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Looks to be offline? (07.45am uk time)

2024-08-21 06:44:13

The only way to beat the statists is to become richer than them using #bitcoin.
It's invaluable that we can opt out using #nostr, and encryption in general. But we must become wealthier than them to truly win in the long run.
We must become the new elite, and use our wealth to do good in the world.

2024-08-19 19:43:21

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Tell me about it. Just got setup the other day, even just on Voltage it's much more involved than running your own regular full node. All the stuff to do with channels, a lot to learn.

2024-08-19 15:26:28

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I think the problem is algos is the question of who decides what the algo favours. It's quite difficult to do that in a neutral way that both makes everyone happy and does what an algo is usually meant to do.

2024-08-19 14:36:15

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Thank you I really appreciate it!

2024-08-18 19:15:17

Just setup a #lightning node, a bit cheating because I did it on Voltage. But I thought it'd be a gentler introduction because there's so much to learn about lightning nodes compared to regular #bitcoin.
In fact now that I've actually been using Lightning it makes me realise that if you want non-custodial and the ability to receive payments, it's way harder than on chain with learning about channels and adding liquidity, and all the server requirements.
But still I got there in the end, and now I've got the lightning node and BTC Pay Server on Voltage, the getalby extension, phoenix wallet on mobile, and hopefully now the ability to receive #zaps as well as send on both desktop and mobile, and a nostr address, LN URL and hopefully everything I need to get started.

2024-08-16 21:26:56

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Oh damn is it!? Just seen, thanks for the heads up!
I guess now I have to figure out somewhere to move my funds and then reconnect it all. What lightning wallet do you use? The built in Primal wallet?

2024-08-16 21:14:37

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Me too, still trying to figure it all out. I'm on the web, just setup Mutiny wallet and the Alby extension with Nostr Wallet Connect and that's all working nicely, but now I need to figure out how to set a lightning address in my profile. All very exciting though.

2024-08-16 19:56:14

I'm trying to link a lightning wallet to Nostr to do zaps. Is Alby the best way of doing that?
And if I need an Alby account, does anyone have an invite code? It seems you need one. Or is there a better option altogether.
I don't currently have a lightning node but that's my next step.
Thanks!
#asknostr

2024-08-16 19:55:18

2024-08-16 19:49:32

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That's pretty good going on a rib! 🤣
Beautiful part of the world in summer.

2024-08-16 19:46:16

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Thanks so much. Definitely interested in the London event by the way! I'm an IT consultant by trade, so pretty educated on cyber security, privacy etc, and very into the philosophy of Bitcoin. So I'm not sure, maybe I'd have something to add!

2024-08-16 19:41:01

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Thank you! Wow you've got some great posts 👍
Next thing I have to figure out a wallet and how to do zaps!

2024-08-16 19:38:00

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Thanks so much. I'm also quite into music production, just checking out your music now on Bandcamp 👍

2024-08-16 19:35:25

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Thanks and me too, such a classic 😎

2024-08-16 19:27:01

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Thanks so much I really appreciate that!
I actually saw your profile because I'm just across the water from Yarmouth and saw your boat video 👍

2024-08-16 11:54:41

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Lovely, I had no idea it was like that in summer.

2024-08-16 07:43:26

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Wow that looks incredible! Where is that, south of France?

2024-08-16 07:42:20

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I don't know much about how it works, but I'm guessing it's for people who don't want to/can't do any self-hosting at all. And maybe for people who don't know what opening a channel is at all.

2024-07-27 14:28:42

Hello all, just discovered Nostr. I'm a long time Bitcoiner, running my own node and all the good stuff, but just starting to get into Nostr, Lightning and more. Just wanted to say hi.