Traust

Hardworking father and aspiring Bitcoiner. Got selfcustody down and working towards mining and noderunning. Hoping to make a life for my family in the bitcoin space. Resident of the Taiga belt and love spending time in the Boreal Forest.
FIAT LUX

Update: Pround miner and noderunner! Light the Beacons!

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2026-08-15 21:49:26 UTC

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Are you human?

2026-08-15 19:21:06 UTC

Is nostr only AI bots?
#nostr #bots #what

2026-08-14 22:27:25 UTC

The Cypherpunks were not paranoid for the sake of paranoia. They saw patterns that have repeated throughout history: When technology and power become concentrated, those in power use them to monitor, control, and punish. It almost always happens under the guise of "security," "efficiency," or "the common good."
Are we naive in the West?
Yes, to a large extent.
We have lived in a period that is historically extremely good (after 1945, and especially after 1989). Freedom, the rule of law, and privacy have felt like a given. Because of this, we build systems as if this condition is permanent:
We accept massive data collection because "it's convenient."
We allow companies and states to build infrastructure for total oversight (digital IDs, Central Bank Digital Currencies, AI surveillance, social credit-like systems).
We believe that "our" institutions are different from those that have abused power in the past.
This is naive. History shows that democracies are not immune. Surveillance and control grow slowly, during crises, and are rarely rolled back. People simply get used to it.
Do we think history has stopped repeating itself?
Many in the West behave as if they believe it has—that "this time is different" because we are enlightened, have human rights, and good intentions.
That is a dangerous illusion. Power corrupts. Technology merely amplifies it. The difference now is that surveillance can become total and cheap. In the past, you needed a massive apparatus. Now, it can be done with algorithms, cameras, phones, and data.
What does it look like in 20 years?
Two realistic main scenarios:
1. The Control Scenario.
Digital surveillance becomes the norm. Your money is programmable. Your identity is centralized. Opinions and behavior can be sanctioned automatically. Freedom exists formally, but in practice, it is constrained by systems that are "just enforcing the rules." Most people won't notice until it's too late, because it happens gradually.
2. The Backlash Scenario
More people realize what is at stake. Privacy technology (strong encryption, decentralized systems, anonymous networks) becomes more widespread. Some countries or regions push hard for privacy, while others push hard for control. A technological and political divide emerges.
The Cypherpunks' point was never that the world must become dystopian. It was that it can become so very quickly if we build systems as though everyone in power will always be benevolent. That is why they said: build technology that makes surveillance difficult, before it's too late.
#bitcoin #sovreign

2026-08-13 22:07:43 UTC

Update on the mining and node life.
I run my bitaxe solo. Hoping for that sweet honeypot.
I got a core node running.
No S9’s running atm. To warm still. I really need to need the heat before i can run them. But, fall is comming.
Got 2 machines mining cpu and gpu.
XMR and Ergo.
They are chugging along. One is drawing 330W, and that might be a bit much, but HEY! its fun.
Been thinking about a third. For a home server project. Be nice to take som load of the miners, run all nodes and wallet sofeware on the «server machine»
Worst case: i learn something!
#bitcoin #xmr #ergo #node #server #nerd #fun

2026-07-04 23:01:43 UTC

Work, mine, eat, sleep, repeat.
And akl the other stuff inbetween like a balanced person.
Thank you for your attension to this matter.
#sovreign #dream #life #mining #bitcoin #escape

2026-05-23 19:27:31 UTC

Camping with my 2 oldest tonight. (6 and 8)
They are sleeping in the tent, enjoying a bit of peace and sunset before i join them.
Hope you are having a nice weekend!
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2026-05-08 13:21:25 UTC

Taking a breather before i hit the shower. Cold beer and tacoes waiting for me at home.
Have a good weekend !
#friday #beer #taco

2026-05-02 20:26:00 UTC

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I will.
He need to provide som proof of work. Only then will i allow his to take full control :)

2026-05-02 19:34:28 UTC

The boy was quite excited about his gift. He got a crazy amount of cash, not a single ounce of silver, and 500,000 sats.
We sat together for a little while. I showed him my Coldcard Q, and he installed Nunchuk on his phone. We imported the wallet to his phone, and he got to see his sats.
I told him a bit about the basics. He can watch and receive for now. I’m hoping he’ll get in touch so I can teach him more, and eventually he can take self-custody into his own hands.
#bitcoin #gift #manhood #sovreign #coldcard #nunchuck

2026-05-02 06:24:16 UTC

Today is the day my nephew gets his first BTC, and hopefully begins his learning journey.
I’ve concluded that 500,000 sats is an appropriate amount. It’s a lot for me to give, but he is my nephew after all.
Since I’m gifting on-chain, I wanted it to be a decent sized UTXO for the future. I’ll download the wallet app on his phone so he can view it for now, and I’ll keep a backup of the seed.
I’m using the Coldcard Q with Nunchuk, fantastic hardware paired with fantastic software.
In time, I’ll leave it up to him, if and when he can reassure me that he understands what he’s doing and has learned the ins and outs.
#bitcoin #gift #nunchuk #coldcard #man

2026-04-29 15:38:43 UTC

Got a nephew who is soon to be a man. Going through confirmation next weekend.
Back in the day, people gave silver at baptism and confirmation. They knew about inflation back then. They knew why.
They gave gold and silver as gifts to children. Now people give money, and it’s worthless when the recipient gets of age.
I of course, will be giving him Bitcoin.
#gift #manhood #bitcoin

2026-04-22 16:17:31 UTC

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I always do!

2026-04-22 15:30:13 UTC

Been without my setup for a good week or so. Just running and doings its thing at the old house.
Will be giving away the keys to the house the second week of may. Hoping to get my setup into the new house during next week. And get back to tinkering and mining!
#bitcoin #mining #sovreign #node

2026-04-20 09:06:37 UTC

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I most humbly disagree.
How can you be so sure?

2026-04-19 20:37:56 UTC

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Statements that absolute always make me a bit cautious.
As Voltaire put it:
«Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd.»

2026-04-17 17:55:06 UTC

Sorry for the long post, i promise its interesting!
I got into a discussion at work today with a woman in her 50’s and some guys i work with. She works as a project manager at the firm.
We have spoken on several occations before.
Today, in a group of 5 grown ups, me included, we got onto the topic of banking and intrest.
Here is a quote from me:
«Dont you find it strange, that when you go into a bank today to get a morgage. You are not really loaning money right? Its not like its sitting in an account at the bank, and is moved from them to you? Right?
When you get a «loan» today, the money is brand new! Like, it dident exist at all before you went in there. They just wave their wand, and poof, where there was none, there now is plenty»
And they all started laughing in my face. What a moron to think such a thing.
I tried to say «that is acually how it works»
They laughed more.
The woman:
«I am on the board of a bank, thats not how it works. Ofcourse the bank has money»
The four of them almost convinced me i was wrong. I just said.
«I think you need to check some facts about how banking works»
And left. They kept laughing.
This woman tho…
She is acually on the board of a small local bank here in Norway.
And she has no idea how banking works.
As i get older and start to see more of how the world works… like.. how?
How did you get that position?
Wild times people.
Stack sats
#sovreign #bitcoin #banking #printing #wild

2026-04-09 23:29:05 UTC

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I dont like it. Its a «salad»
You be like: «Here is your meal, its not an egg»
You are telling me what its not, tell me what it is.
Be proud.
Its a delicious salad!
Its not an egg.
If «here is your meal, unfortunatly its not from an animal» is your best selling point. Thats not inviting.
Sorry.
Ive had a couple.
Bet that salad was amazing.
Im just left with the feeling that you took an egg from me…

2026-04-09 12:07:53 UTC

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Why the «no-egg salad»?
Why not just «salad» ?

2026-04-04 23:09:23 UTC

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Yes indeed.
But it was hard as a european in the begining. The media was very negative to him from the start (turned out they where right), but! They even made statements he made about peace into something bad. Witch i dident understand.
I did respect hes view on war, and the fact that he said on multiple occations that we should stop killing eachother. So simple, so true. Yet, here we go again.
The old saying, Young men who dont know eachother, killing eachother, for old men who are on first name basis.
And its always the most undeserving who pay the highest price.
Where in the states are you located?

2026-04-04 20:34:38 UTC

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Ah yes. I was quite torn about your elected orange for a while. There was something there.
But not anymore.

2026-04-04 08:04:47 UTC

Just want to wish everybody on nostr a fantastic Easter holiday!
In Norway it is all about family time.
And as you can see, we got 10cm of fresh snow last night.
And the weather is very Påske.
So, enjoy an orange. Have a solo. Rejoice!
https://blossom.primal.net/9cd7ca2519149348d659afbc2cf9c32f0d1d746a834b8ebcf2f199dd2dde62d6.jpg

2026-03-31 08:25:59 UTC

New computer have arrived.
Will spend the evening after work on hooking up and getting Linux installed.
Taking over the new house tomorrow. Exciting! Wont move until after easter.
Will spend easter in the norwegian mountains with oranges, Kvikk lunsj and Solo. Some traditions are important.
Peace!
#sovreign #freedom #holiday

2026-03-29 13:53:47 UTC

Two twelve year old puppies after a long day.
Yes, there is a lot going on in the world. You dont need to know everything.
Take a breath. Since the world still has not ended, it will probably last a couple more years.
You do know there is good buissiness keeping you scared?
Dont fall for it. Care only for what is within your immediate surrounding.
Peace people!
#nostr #freedom #sovreign #dogs
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2026-03-25 09:56:37 UTC

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This guy gets it.
Stay humble, stay hungry.
Stack sats.

2026-03-24 12:00:26 UTC

New computer is on its way. Second hand. Bought is from a young man upgrading his setup.
RTX 3080. Ryzen 9 5900x. 1TB nvme. Rainbow color fans… typical gaming setup! I will try to kill the lights, im too old for that!
And as always, a deal was made with 100% trust given from both parties. The one thing i really love about Norway is the amount of trust we have for one another. And misuse of this trust is so rare. Good people everywhere!
Cant wait to get it running.
I hope my old one will be able to run the pruned node very soon. And the new can be put to work on some new projects. Any recommandations?
Thinking cpu/gpu mining for fun? Som AI agent work. All in the spirit of learning.
#mining #freedom #learning #nostr

2026-03-20 21:07:46 UTC

Have a great weekend!
Im on call and getting paid to be home. Fingers crossed i get to sleep until morning.
#weekend #work #fiatgrind

2026-03-19 23:21:38 UTC

Update on the node.
Taking for ever! But is still creeping up. Like 0,2 0-3 % pr day. Amazingly slow. I will not quit. My patiens is infinite. The old computer will struggle to finish its task. But it will do good as a designated node maskin. Sure is not got for anything else.
Taking on an extra week of on call duty at work. Fri-fri. Starts tomorrow. The FIAT grind is real.
Pays well. Will be buying a new computer to set up in the new house for the money made next week.
Peace people.
#mining #node #sovreign #freedom #wageslave #nostr

2026-03-19 23:17:09 UTC

2026-03-19 07:11:57 UTC

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Thanks @nprofile…9r50 !

2026-03-19 07:10:42 UTC

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I will solo mine with this one. Cost me about 75$ to get and a buck or so a month to run.
For me it is about getting into the space, doing the work, setting up, learning and feeling the etos of Bitcoin.
And for me kidz to see, to ask questions and to see what the future holds.

2026-03-18 21:51:36 UTC

The Bitaxe Gamma is up and Solo mining. Got a spot under the TV.
Hopefully the wife approves, atleast untill we make our move and i get my dedicated space.
I love the Gamma. It looks super cool. Minimalist to the bones, pure functionality.
This thing will mine until it can mine no more, or the wife unpluggs it to vacuume.
Peace!
#mining #sovereign #zapathon #solo
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2026-03-18 21:49:24 UTC

The Bitaxe Gamma is up and Solo mining. Got a spot under the TV.
Hopefully the wife approves, atleast untill we make our move and i get my dedicated space.
I love the Gamma. It looks super cool. Minimalist to the bones, pure functionality.
This thing will mine until it can mine no more, or the wife unpluggs it to vacuume.
Peace!
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2026-03-18 21:44:40 UTC

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And you are a part of something bigger than yourselves.
Shows you a new side of life.
Life its always just, right now.

2026-03-18 21:38:49 UTC

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I sure will do that.
Thank you!
And you are very correct about the paint stuff. Bare Copper would be the best. And the best looking.
I have done some copper casting before. Maybe i should hand cast a copper heatsinks.
Mine is also blowing the air onto the heatsink instead for drawing air.
Just got it up and running.

2026-03-18 18:15:17 UTC

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Very cool. I will have a go at tinkering around a bit. Should be fun.
The fans should be sucking air trough the heatsink right? Not blowing down into it.

2026-03-18 17:33:04 UTC

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This is just 1 Ths. Cost maybe a few bucks a month to run. Someone done the math on that?
Its more about feeling it than anything else. And fun.
Thanks!

2026-03-18 17:14:31 UTC

Easter came early
#mining #solo #sovreign #bitaxe #fun
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2026-03-15 18:10:43 UTC

My old machine is still chugging away at the bitcoin blockchain. Synced up to 50% now. Seems promising.
Going for pruned was a good idea.
No miners running at this time, does not feel right.
Hope to get one up and running again soon.
Only 17 days until i start moving into a new house, exciting. Cant wait to move into my nerdcave.
Peace!
#node #nostr #mining #sovreign #zapathon

2026-03-13 17:33:35 UTC

Have a great weekend!
#grownostr #damus

2026-03-12 13:38:17 UTC

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Ganske morsom at veldig mange av dei virkelig store «fantasy sci fi» verkene er så rota i virkeligheten.
Ringenes Herre
Star Wars
Matrix
Alle tar for seg framveksten av totalitært tyranni eller tyrannisk sosialisme om du vil.
Klare paralleller til dagens vestlige samfunn.
«So this is how freedom is lost, to thunderous applause»
Er det en advarsel? Ei lærebok kanskje?
Meir ekte enn virkeligheten?

2026-03-11 09:25:10 UTC

Been on call at work for past week, just working, got no time for anything else. Getting up in the middle off the night to fix the city’s heat, atleast its honest work.
Putting in 12-14 hours a day now.
Can wait for the weekend. Chill and get my nerd on.
Peace ppl!

2026-03-09 13:40:29 UTC

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Quite far from there. Im in Norway.

2026-03-09 10:52:41 UTC

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This is so relatable.
Good food is the best grounding!

2026-03-09 10:50:29 UTC

Had a couple of beers on saturday and ordered a Bitaxe Gamma from Aliexpress.
We will see what shows up!
#mining

2026-03-09 10:46:23 UTC

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Moving to a new house this spring. Gonna get a setup with some small miners at the new house, and get some solar and battery installed.
Then when fall comes, i hope the price of the Avalon Q has come down some, and i can spring for one.
If not, ill keep looking around for what’s available in that heating output range.

2026-03-09 10:41:23 UTC

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Fiber and very good grid.
Its in an area with heavy hydro power :)
My S9 have worked very well, and have given me proof of concept.
So next winter i need a good upgrade 👍🏻

2026-03-09 10:34:07 UTC

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Anywhere from 0 to -20 celsius. But im guessing the average in the winter months (des,jan,feb) is about -10.
Its on the boarder between east/west Norway, so you can get some mild climate from the coast.

2026-03-09 10:20:43 UTC

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Browsing.
For next winter im hoping to have one, or something similar.
My heating needs there with an empty cabin is 1,5 - 2 kW. If i can get 80-100 ths for that i would be happy :)

2026-03-09 08:35:32 UTC

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I wish my friend.

2026-03-08 13:42:27 UTC

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Oh, those Avalon Q’s.
Thats the dream right there

2026-03-05 22:07:41 UTC

Mining update
February: The cabin was kept at a nice 12-16 degrees celcius.
This is alot warmer than usual, and more than necessary.
But here are the numbers.
I used 720 kWh on the miner.
It mined for 21 days. (Dident start untill 07.02)
At 650sats/day is 13650 sats
I paid 0,85kr/kWh (0,09$ish)
Power total 612kr (62$ish)
Sats are worth 95kr (10$ish)
If i needed all heat produced anyways it would be a 16%ish discount on my heating bill.
The machine cost 40$.
Down paid for in 4months
Rest as they say is history
I was gonna run an S9 with only 2 boards at the cabin for march, so as to now produce as much excess heat.
But now…. This very moment. I lost communication with a temp sensors.
And i was gonna send it up there tomorrow with my wife, so she could plug it in when she left on sundag. Anyways. Not gonna happen now.
Anyone with experience fixing hashbords?
This is an 8 year old machine. For next to nothing. Trash for the professionals.
I can only imagine what the numbers are like for the newer models and machines. Like the Avalon Q, been drooling at this. If anyone know anyone at Avalon. I want one. I will review that ting to its limits. I would love that!
Rant ended
Peace
PS: Iwould consider making a video for that. That might be fun.
#mining #sovreign #heatpunk

2026-03-04 18:28:04 UTC

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Never laid eyes on such a thing.
Its like a micro computer?
Im learning so much new stuff. Loving it.

2026-03-04 17:37:15 UTC

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When i add #bitcoin #mining #node #zapathon
It wont post. Why?

2026-03-04 17:34:03 UTC

Short update on the node venture.
My old pc is not well. I did a new format and reinstalled Linux, started the pruned node all over again and is now syncing. Estimate it will take a couple of days.
New computer is on the wish list! Starting a move to a new house in just over a month, i might even have room there for a dedicated mining/node/nerd cave.
Cant wait.
Cheers!
#bitcoin #grownostr #mining #freedom

2026-03-04 17:33:28 UTC

2026-03-04 07:53:23 UTC

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Thanks for taking your time to share :)

2026-03-03 11:36:30 UTC

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Very cool. Have to look into this!
Thanks :)

2026-03-03 10:02:58 UTC

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I approve of this message!

2026-03-03 10:01:23 UTC

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I probably need the Braiins OS for that?
I have been struggling with the flashing. But i still have hope for the one S9i i have.

2026-03-02 21:20:53 UTC

Enjoying a crisp winter evening outside with beautiful Ava.
Learning brand new stuff is hard work. Remember to take time off to digest. Crazy what you can learn from prior activities, when you take time to do nothing.
#nostr #grownostr #mining #sovereign #hashratehungry #bitcoin #zapathon
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2026-03-02 20:56:13 UTC

Enjoying a crisp winter evening outside with beautiful Ava.
Learning brand new stuff is hard work. Remember to take time off to digest. Crazy what you can learn from prior activities, when you take time to do nothing.
#mining #hashratehungry #nostr #grownostr #sovreign
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2026-03-02 20:54:43 UTC

Enjoying a crisp winter evening outside with beautiful Ava.
Learning brand new stuff is hard work. Remember to take time off to digest. Crazy what you can learn from prior activities, when you take time to do nothing.
https://image.nostr.build/94719952a9ced344b8dcd9eb21689a8bebf1c28637d18658d305201c5c66e96c.jpg

2026-03-01 00:14:37 UTC

Back home from vacation.
-5 and light snow outside, very pretty.
Miners running inside. Roughly 480kWh spent since i left. Nice and warm inside.
No blocks found.
Seems i have to keep on the FIAT train for a while longer, chasing that «wholecoin»
#mining #sovreign #nostr

2026-03-01 00:13:45 UTC

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2026-03-01 00:13:10 UTC

Testing

2026-03-01 00:09:06 UTC

2026-03-01 00:06:04 UTC

Back home in my house.
-5 and light snow outside, very pretty. Miners running, roughly 480 kWh used since i left, nice and warm inside.
No blocks found while i was gone. Seems i got to keep on the FIAT train for a while longer while i chase the wholecoin.
#heatpunk #bitcoin #solo #mining #zapathon

2026-02-27 18:08:15 UTC

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Thats not loosing money.
Its getting a (in my case with a few old S9) 20% discount on my heating bill.

2026-02-25 20:31:31 UTC

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Took you 36 years to realize or took 36 years for your time to actually be worth something?

2026-02-25 11:19:42 UTC

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You may get to watch. But you will not experience it.

2026-02-25 11:18:36 UTC

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To judge the ripeness of fruit is why we see color. The awe we feel remains a mystery.

2026-02-21 20:22:54 UTC

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We might not live to see it tho.

2026-02-20 22:00:15 UTC

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Its just keeping an empty house warm. Power used anyways.
You say 1 in 22 million pr block. But thats 144 blocks a day. Over 1000 blocks by the time i get home.
Shave some zeroes of the odds. Gotta live a little.
Peace!
+dont underestimate the value of fun. Life is happening right now.

2026-02-20 19:58:02 UTC

First day of vacation.
I have 40 Ths of solo mining power going on @ home. And no way of checking inn.
Who knows, i might already be a wholecoiner.
Living the dream, quite literally.
#bitcoin #nostr #mining #freedom #dream #zapathon

2026-02-20 19:54:41 UTC

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Followed

2026-02-18 22:04:04 UTC

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Sir yes Sir!
Thank you, Sir!

2026-02-18 22:03:20 UTC

This pruned version will hopefully be ready when i come home in about 9 days. Fingers crossed.
#prunednode #bitcoin #nostr #freedom #grownostr #zapathon
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2026-02-18 21:27:48 UTC

Update on my full node adventure.
I have abandoned it. It is a sad day.
My old computer did not handle it. Chat gpt was horrified to find out my processor var manufactured in 2008.
But the harddrive var the worst of it. He called it spinning metal.
Im not buying anything new, for now.
But!
I have found out about «pruned node»
Looking into that now. Will update!
I shall prevail!
#bitcoin #node #grownostr #zapathon #fail

2026-02-18 00:47:04 UTC

Leaving the house for an 8 day vacation and have a little shy o’ 40Th/s of mining power ready for a solo quest while we are away.
2 S9, one for the livingroom/kitchen and the other in the hallway/bathroom.
Last one is an S9i with one hashboard removed for less heating effect placed upstairs to just keep the frost out of the bedrooms.
Maybe i will come home to find 3,125 on the floor… and kaachiiing
Wish me luck
#bitcoin #nostr #freedom #zapathon #grownostr

2026-02-17 23:00:55 UTC

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“Enjoy the small things in life, for one day you will look back and realize they were the great.”

2026-02-17 15:58:23 UTC

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Not yet

2026-02-17 06:41:08 UTC

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With this realization, you have arrived at your destination.
I am a couple years behind, judging from the picture, but well on my way.
Peace brother.

2026-02-17 06:34:45 UTC

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This hits me on so many levels.

2026-02-16 15:55:35 UTC

I find myself looking at miners again and again. I so wish for a Avalon Q, that is a must for any home in a cold climate imo. Maybe i will be able to get in some overtime in the spring and buy one.
#bitcoin #mining #grownostr #heat #zapathon

2026-02-16 15:54:56 UTC

I find myself looking at miners again and again. I so wish for a Avalon Q, that is a must for any home in a cold climate imo. Maybe i will be able to get in some overtime in the spring and buy one.

2026-02-16 09:00:40 UTC

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I had my first in 2018, a boy.
My second in 2020, a girl.
Took on a fosterchild in 2025, a boy.
I now love all children. Everytime i see one in a store or a cafe I have to look them in the eyes and smile. Cause i want their world to be a place of smiling faces.
Kidz are literally the future, and we should care for them as such.

2026-02-14 20:01:50 UTC

Update on my mining venture.
The S9 at the hut is running smooth. It keeps the living area, kitchen and bathroom at a nice 10-14 degrees Celsius. This is a bit to high, and the total power used has gone up slightly.
I thinks it is due to the heat not spreading evenly and it not replacing the other heaters 100%.
Last days i have been working on an S9i that has a faulty hashboard. I removed the faulty one and are now solo mining with 2 boards in my basement. This might be better for the cabin, as it should draw around 900W instead og 1430. Might be better with a bit less.
And i have hopes ill be able to flash in BraiinsOS on this one as it is a different model than the others.
Keep stacking! Keep mining! Go KYC free.
#bitcoin #grownostr #mining #heatmining #zapathon

2026-02-09 21:25:15 UTC

Corruption, corruption everywhere…
Choose #bitcoin
#freedom #grownostr #sovreign #zapathon

2026-02-07 17:45:39 UTC

Back home! Miner is up and running keeping the cabin frost free :)
I will keep tinkering with the other S9’s.
Bitcoin Core is still downloading, been at it for nearly 3 weeks and are at 46%. Something must be wrong, but i will just let it so its thing and we will see.
I am spending way more money on this than i will ever get back! But i am learning.
#bitcoin #mining #grownostr #zapathon #freedom

2026-02-06 18:58:30 UTC

I just did the short ski trip from the road to my cabin, about 1,5km in 20ish m/s wind and «snøfokk» you have a english word for that? About 2 meter visability.
Had an S9, my laptop, cables and a smart wall plug adapter in my backpack. And 3 beers. Gonna get right into the sauna, stay the night, hook up the S9 tomorrow morning and head home :) short trip.
So from tomorrow, my cabin is being heated by the Bitcoin network when no one is here.
Keep stacking. Fire sale going on now!
#bitcoin #nostr #mining #heating #sovreign #life

2026-02-06 18:57:39 UTC

2026-02-02 19:53:41 UTC

Still downloading the bitcoin core. 38,8%
Current block @ Monday Feb 24 07:25:50 2020
Man this is taking som serious time.
Est time left: 3weeks
In other news, i went away this weekend. Put one S9 in my living room and one in the hallway blowing into the bathroom.
They keep my house from freezing (between -20C and -15C outside) and made me 2k sats for free. Aint much, but its honest work.
#bitcoin #nostr #mining #zapathon #freedom

2026-02-02 19:52:38 UTC

2026-01-31 19:02:14 UTC

Sats on sale!
#bitcoin #nostr #sale #grownostr #satoshi

2026-01-30 16:55:09 UTC

Download @30%.
At this very moment i am in sync up until March 8, 2019, at 20:07:30
What a perfect ledger. One history that does not lie.
#bitcoin #node #grownostr #blockchain #truth

2026-01-29 16:04:29 UTC

Been running all week and are @25%, last days have been slow. Is it my connection?
My internett is working fine on all other devices.
Any advice? Or experience to share?
#bitcoin #nostr #fullnode #zapathon
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2026-01-27 17:04:39 UTC

Still downloading! 21%! Down and the rest to go :)
Still tinkering away on the S9 project. I have desided to try one out with stockOS and see how much heat it produces at the cabin and how well it is spreaf around the rooms. Maybe experiment a bit with placement and airflow direction.
Im hoping that it wont be to much heat, the ideal situasjon i would need just a slight bit from the regulare heater. In that case the miner could just run and i would have a seprate termostat to top off.
If it produses too much heat i am considering removing one hashboard.
Anyways, wont be able to go untill next weekend, you know, FIAT job, gotta keep the city warm.
Ill keep you posted on the node progress! Hopfully in wont crash at 98% and have me start over.
Stay humble!
Mine sats
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#bitcoin #node #nostr #grownostr #zapathon #sovreign #mining
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2026-01-27 17:03:12 UTC

2026-01-25 22:38:48 UTC

Running Linux and syncronizing with the network. Lets get up to date and light a new dot on the nodesmap of Bitcoin.
#bitcoin #fullnode #noderunner #nostr #mining #zapathon #sovreign #grownostr #freedomtech #damus #sats
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