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Open Source AI updates : > GLM-5.2 ✅ Almost Opus-level > ...

2026-07-22T10:02:32Z

Open Source AI updates :

> GLM-5.2 ✅ Almost Opus-level
> Kimi-K3 ✅ Almost Fable-level
> Qwen-3.8 🔜 2.4T, Expected to beat Opus
> Deepseek V4 GA 🔜 $0.0028/M Expected to beat Opus
> Minimax-M3-Pro 🔜 3T, Expected to be Fable-level
> GLM-5.5 🔜 Expected to beat Opus

Wild ...

#ai #opensource #china

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2026-01-22T08:09:00Z

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What it is, what it isn’t, and why it exists

Right now, there is no standard way to discover how to reach a Nostr-related service using Nostr itself.

In practice, service connection details are typically published in README files, project websites, or social posts. A human reads this information and configures the client manually. There is no standard way for clients to discover or resolve these details automatically.

This approach works most of the time, but it breaks down in predictable ways. Services move. Endpoints rotate. Onion services appear. Relays go offline. Clients are forced to rely on assumptions that are rarely written down in a form software can use.

NCC-06 exists to address this problem directly.

It defines an identity-first relay participation profile that allows relays to be discovered, resolved, and connected to using signed Nostr data, without relying on DNS or central registries.

This does not change the Nostr protocol. It does not introduce new message types. It does not move logic into relays.

Where NCC-06 fits

NCC-06 builds on existing conventions rather than replacing them.

The responsibilities are deliberately separated:

NCC-02 describes how service records are published and updated. NCC-05 describes how locators and endpoints are represented and resolved across network contexts. NCC-06 defines how relays, sidecars, and clients use those records together to decide how a relay is reached.

Each convention does one job. NCC-06 focuses on reachability and robustness, not naming, trust enforcement, or protocol changes.

What NCC-06 defines

NCC-06 defines an opt-in relay participation profile for relays that choose to publish and serve NCC-02 and NCC-05 records describing themselves.

Relays conforming to NCC-06:

Are addressed by Nostr identity, not by hostname

Publish their service state as signed events

Remain fully compatible with NIP-01 clients at the protocol level

Remain protocol-dumb with respect to resolution and trust

NCC-06 also defines normative client and sidecar behaviour to handle real-world failure modes, without moving that logic into relays.

Identity-first addressing

Under NCC-06, a relay is identified by its service identity, a Nostr public key.

Clients may refer to such relays using identity-based references (for example wss://<npub>), but these references are not network endpoints.

They are identity references only.

Clients must resolve these references using NCC-02 and NCC-05 before attempting any network connection. Relays must not interpret, dereference, or act on identity-based references.

This keeps identity, location, and transport cleanly separated.

What relays do (and do not do)

Relays conforming to NCC-06:

Implement NIP-01 normally

Accept, store, and serve NCC-02 and NCC-05 events as ordinary data

Publish at least one NCC-02 Service Record and one NCC-05 Locator describing themselves

Return their own records when queried using standard filters

Relays do not:

Resolve identities for clients

Select endpoints

Validate trust material

Enforce k bindings

Proxy or redirect connections

Relays remain neutral event stores.

The role of sidecars

NCC-06 assumes that service state is published by a sidecar or equivalent process operated alongside the relay.

The sidecar is responsible for:

Publishing NCC-02 Service Records

Publishing NCC-05 Locator records

Keeping published records aligned with actual service state

Rotating records when endpoints or keys change

To avoid single points of failure, NCC-06 requires publication redundancy.

Sidecars must publish records to:

the relay itself when reachable, and

at least one additional relay in a configured publication relay set

This ensures records remain discoverable even if the relay being described is temporarily unreachable.

Key and endpoint lifecycle management

Under NCC-06, sidecars are responsible not only for publishing records, but for ensuring that published records accurately reflect the material they describe.

This includes cryptographic keys and network endpoints.

Key creation and rotation

When a relay exposes a transport that relies on cryptographic identity, the sidecar is responsible for ensuring the corresponding keys are created, managed, and accurately reflected in published records.

In practice this includes:

Generating or observing TLS key material for wss:// endpoints

Computing and publishing the corresponding NCC-02 k value

Ensuring the published k matches the key actually presented by the endpoint

Republishing NCC-02 Service Records when keys change or rotate

NCC-06 does not mandate how keys are generated or stored. It requires only that published assertions remain aligned with reality.

Relays do not generate, validate, or reason about these keys.

Onion address creation and management

When a relay offers onion endpoints, the sidecar may be responsible for creating and operating the onion service, or for observing an externally managed onion service and publishing updates when it changes.

This typically involves:

Creating or monitoring a Tor hidden service using existing Tor tooling

Managing or observing onion service keys and configuration

Detecting onion address rotation or regeneration

Republishing NCC-05 Locator records when onion endpoints change

NCC-06 does not invent a new onion mechanism. It assumes the use of existing Tor services and tooling.

The sidecar’s responsibility is to observe changes and reflect them in NCC-05, not to expose Tor internals to relays or clients.

Keeping records aligned with service state

A core responsibility of the sidecar is to ensure that published records describe reality, not intent.

This includes:

Republishing NCC-02 Service Records when endpoint keys change

Republishing NCC-05 Locators when endpoints appear, disappear, or move

Avoiding stale records that no longer match reachable services

Publishing updates before expiry where possible

Failure to keep records aligned results in predictable client failure. NCC-06 makes this failure visible rather than implicit.

End-to-end flow (identity to connection)

User / App | v Client (given relay identity) | | fetch NCC-02 + NCC-05 records v Publication Relay Set ^ | redundant publish | Sidecar - manages keys and onion service - publishes service + locator records | v Client Resolution (NCC-06) - validate + select records - cache / stale fallback - ordered endpoint attempts - apply trust policy | v Concrete Endpoint | v Relay (protocol-dumb, NIP-01)

Deterministic client behaviour

NCC-06 defines explicit client behaviour for real-world failure and ambiguity.

Clients implementing NCC-06 are expected to behave deterministically when faced with:

Conflicting records

Partial endpoint availability

Relay unavailability

Stale or expired data

Multiple valid connection paths

The goal is convergence and predictable behaviour, not correctness enforcement by infrastructure.

What NCC-06 is not

NCC-06 does not:

Replace DNS

Define a naming system

Guarantee availability

Prevent Sybil attacks

Enforce trust or moderation policy

Require protocol changes

It is strictly about composing identity, location, and reachability using existing Nostr primitives.

Status

NCC-06 now defines a complete relay participation profile, including:

what relays publish and serve

how sidecars publish redundantly

how clients resolve, cache, and fall back

The remaining work is implementation and validation.

Who this is for

NCC-06 is not aimed at end users.

It is for:

Client developers

Relay operators experimenting with identity-first deployment

Builders of Nostr-identified services

Anyone interested in DNS-optional discovery

If you are not building software, this document can safely be ignored.

Closing

NCC-06 shows that robust service discovery does not require protocol changes, DNS dependence, or smarter relays.

It relies instead on:

signed assertions

redundant publication

deterministic client behaviour

Relays stay simple.

Clients stay in control.

Failure is expected, not exceptional.

That is the design.

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2025-12-29T00:00:49Z

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Why standard smartphones are spies and how to reclaim your digital sovereignty

by Alien Investor\ ────────────────

Your smartphone is your most intimate spy.

It knows where you sleep, whom you message, what you search for, and where you travel. It transmits the bulk of this data to corporations and, when in doubt, to state actors.

If you use Bitcoin, maintain sensitive contacts, or simply refuse to be treated like a transparent lab rat, standard Android settings are no longer sufficient.

This is where GrapheneOS enters the picture.

It is a hardened Android operating system focused on security and privacy, designed specifically for Google Pixel devices. No marketing fluff, no bloatware — just a technical anti-surveillance project with a clear mission.

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What Is GrapheneOS?

GrapheneOS is a free, open-source operating system based on Android (AOSP).

It runs exclusively on Google Pixel smartphones. This is a deliberate choice, not a limitation: Pixels provide modern security hardware (Titan M chip, verified boot) and allow for a secure locking of the bootloader after installation.

The core principles:

No pre-installed Google apps or services. A heavily hardened system under the hood (kernel, memory, libraries). Extremely granular control over app permissions (network, sensors, storage). Optional "sandboxed" Google services if absolutely necessary.

Think of GrapheneOS as the "Arch Linux" of mobile systems: little distraction, massive substance, and a singular goal: to harden your device against attacks.

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Hardening Under the Hood

GrapheneOS invests heavily in areas you never see but rely on every second.

The Kernel is hardened. The Linux kernel is compiled with additional protection mechanisms and configured more restrictively. This reduces the attack surface and complicates exploits.

Memory management is fortified. Bugs in memory management are a classic attack vector. GrapheneOS uses a hardened memory allocator (hardened_malloc) that detects memory errors faster and disrupts exploit chains.

Exploit mitigation is standard. Mechanisms like Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and rapid memory wiping make even zero-day exploits significantly more difficult to execute.

Then there is Verified Boot. Like a stock Pixel, GrapheneOS checks at startup if the system is unchanged. But it enforces this rigorously. Only code signed by GrapheneOS is executed. Rootkits or manipulated system images are detected immediately.

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Minimizing the Attack Surface

A major strength of GrapheneOS is closing doors that are usually left open for convenience.

USB is dead when locked. By default, data access via the USB port is disabled when the device is locked. No forensic extraction via cable.

Wireless radios are restricted. NFC and Bluetooth are handled with stricter policies and are not permanently active in the background.

Debugging interfaces are off. Unnecessary system services are disabled.

This is comparable to a Bitcoin setup without open remote access: less convenience for an attacker, with minimal impact on the legitimate user.

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Digital Fortification: PINs and Duress

GrapheneOS rethinks the logic of the lock screen.

PIN Scrambling. The numbers on the PIN pad are shuffled every time you unlock the device. This makes it much harder for cameras or "shoulder surfers" to reconstruct your code based on finger movements.

Duress Password. You can set a specific "emergency password." If you are forced to unlock your phone, entering this password does not unlock the device — it wipes your data and encryption keys instantly.

Password Length. The system allows for extremely long passwords (64+ characters). Brute-force attacks become mathematically futile.

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Privacy by Design

A fresh GrapheneOS installation looks like "naked" Android.

There is no Gmail, no Maps, no YouTube, and no forced Google account login. There is no permanent telemetry sent to Google servers.

You decide if you want to add Google services — not the other way around.

The system grants you switches that privacy advocates have wanted for years.

Network permission per app. You can completely revoke internet access for specific apps. An offline PDF reader or a torch app should not be "phoning home."

Sensor toggles. Microphone, camera, and sensors can be controlled individually per app.

Storage Scopes. Instead of giving an app access to your entire gallery, you can assign it a specific folder. The app believes it sees everything, but it only sees what you explicitly allow.

Contact Scopes. Apps receive an empty or minimal address book instead of scraping your entire social graph.

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Usability: Can You Live With It?

The most important question: Is this usable in daily life, or is it only for people living in bunkers?

GrapheneOS is based on current AOSP. Standard Android apps (APKs) generally run without issues. You can use stores like F-Droid, Aurora Store, or your own repositories.

Messengers like Signal, Threema, or Telegram work. Browsers and banking apps usually function.

If you absolutely need Google. GrapheneOS offers "Sandboxed Google Play." Here, the original Google Play Services run as a regular app without deep system privileges. They sit in the same sandbox as any other app. This allows push notifications and dependent apps to work without compromising the OS level.

The trade-off: Apps that require a "certified" device environment (SafetyNet / Play Integrity), such as Google Pay or some restrictive banking apps, may refuse to work. This is the price of independence.

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The Verdict: Sovereignty Is Not a Feature — It Is Work

GrapheneOS is not a magic cloak.

It is a significant step from "I hope everything is okay" to "I know what my system is doing — and what it is not doing."

It is not a system for those who want maximum convenience with zero friction.

But if you manage Bitcoin, work with sensitive information, or simply value the right to own your hardware, a hardened operating system is mandatory.

States and corporations have billion-dollar budgets to harvest data. We have projects like GrapheneOS.

It demonstrates that privacy in the 21st century is possible — if we are willing to put in the work.\ \ ────────────────

📚 Sources & Further Reading

Official GrapheneOS project\ https://grapheneos.org

GrapheneOS features overview\ https://grapheneos.org/features

Documentation and installation guide\ https://grapheneos.org/install

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The GrapheneOS Series

Part 1: Hardened Android for the Surveillance Age https://primal.net/Alien-Investor/grapheneos-hardened-android-for-the-surveillance-age

Part 2: Reclaiming Ownership of Your Device https://primal.net/Alien-Investor/grapheneos-reclaiming-ownership-of-your-device

Part 3: The Configuration of Sovereignty https://primal.net/Alien-Investor/grapheneos-the-configuration-of-sovereignty

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Money, power, Bitcoin — and OPSEC. I write about financial sovereignty, privacy, and cybersecurity in a world built on control. More at alien-investor.org *(German only)*👽

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2025-12-25T01:28:59Z

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MKStack: Vibe Coding for Everyone

Turn your ideas into reality using simple prompts, smart templates called Stacks, and AI tools that handle the hard parts for you. No setup, no stress, just imagination and creation.

What Is Stacks?

Stacks is a powerful system designed to make app creation accessible to everyone, not just developers. Instead of writing code or setting up complex tools, you simply choose a Stack: a ready-made project template that includes everything you need to launch. Think of it as starting your project with a smart blueprint and an AI co-pilot who guides you every step of the way.

Whether you want to create a social platform, build an AI chatbot, or launch your own web app, Stacks lets you do it all with just a few prompts.

What is MKStack?

MKStack makes it easy for anyone to build apps on the Nostr protocol, no coding experience required. Just describe your idea in plain language, and the system takes care of the rest, setting up your app, connecting it to the Nostr network, and generating the code for you.

Behind the scenes, MKStack uses smart tools like Nostrbook MCP and Nostrify to handle data and sync with the Nostr network. The MKStack template also includes a clean, modern design system using React and ShadCN, so your app looks great from the start. There is a lot more technical information under the hood, but honestly you don't even need to understand how any of this works. That's the beauty of it.

MKStack Technical Stack

Nostr Integration

Nostrbook MCP for protocol handling

Nostrify for network synchronization

Built-in relay management

Event publishing and querying

Modern Design System

React 18 with TypeScript

ShadCN UI components

Responsive design

Clean, modern aesthetics

<[0_o]> Meet Dork!

The true power behind Stacks and MKStack is Dork, an AI agent that brings your ideas to life. Just tell Dork what features you want, such as a blog, a feed, or a live chat, and Dork takes care of the rest. Using the MKStack template and the full Nostr technology stack, Dork works with your favorite AI model to build your app right before your eyes, handling all the complex details for you.

Building Your First App

Step 1: Install Node.js

To create your first vibe-coded Nostr app, you only need two things: Node.js and Stacks. First, install Node.js by downloading it from nodejs.org. They have easy installers for Windows, Mac, and Linux with step-by-step instructions. Please Note: If you already have Node.js installed, make sure you're running at least version v22.17.0. Using an older version may cause errors or prevent certain features from working correctly.
$ curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.3/install.sh | bash
$ \. "$HOME/.nvm/nvm.sh"
$ nvm install 22
$ node -v # Should print "v22.17.0".
$ nvm current # Should print "v22.17.0".
$ npm -v # Should print "10.9.2".
Step 2: Install Stacks

Once Node.js is installed and working, you're ready to start vibe coding. Visit getstacks.dev and follow the step-by-step instructions to install the Stacks application package along with the MKStack template. That's everything you need to get started building!
$ npm install -g @getstacks/stacks
$ stacks mkstack
Step 3: Enter your AI provider

Right away, your AI agent, Dork, will appear and start guiding you through a few questions. You'll be asked to choose your project name, select your AI provider, and enter your API key. Stacks supports multiple AI providers, including OpenRouter, Routstr, and PayPerQ. If you don't have an API key yet, you can sign up for a free account with your preferred provider. Learn more about Stacks AI Providers.

Step 4: Start building your project with Dork

Now you're ready to start building your first Nostr app! Even if you're new to development, Stacks and MKStack have you covered. You'll see that CONTEXT.md has been found, which means all the technical parts - the tools, Nostr integrations, UI components, and everything else - are set up and ready to go behind the scenes. With the framework in place, your AI agent, Dork, is waiting for you to simply describe what you want in natural language. Just tell Dork your idea, and it will take care of the rest.

Dork understands all the official Nostr NIPs, thanks to the built-in Nostrbook MCP. This means vibe coders don't always need to reference specific NIP numbers or event kinds, especially when building simple applications. However, for more complex or detailed features, including NIP numbers or event kinds can help Dork generate more precise results.

That's it! It's honestly that simple. You're off to building your next idea.

Go Deeper

To explore NIPs and better understand the Nostr protocol, NostrHub.io is a valuable resource. It allows users to search and browse official and custom NIPs, look up event kinds or keywords, and participate in community discussions. It's especially helpful when trying to describe a feature more clearly or when additional technical insight is needed.

For those who want to dive deeper and better understand the technical capabilities and limitations of the tools behind their application, exploring the Nostrify library website can be especially helpful. Browsing its features and reviewing included code can offer valuable insight into how Nostrify works under the hood. This deeper understanding can lead to more effective prompting, as it gives you a clearer view of the Nostr protocol and the building blocks you're working with.

Run a Local Development Server

Open a second terminal window and use the cd command to navigate into your project's directory. Once you're inside the folder, run the command npm run dev. This will start the development server, allowing you to test and view your application locally. After it starts, you'll see output in the terminal confirming that the server is running. You can then open your web browser and go to a local URL like http://localhost:8080 to see your app in action.

To stop the development server, simply press Control + C in your terminal. This will exit the development environment and stop the local server.

Use Git for Version Control

Open a third terminal window. This one will be dedicated to using Git. Git is a version control tool that helps you track changes in your project. It's especially useful when working with AI tools like Dork, where results can sometimes be unexpected or break existing functionality. By using Git, you can easily return to a previous, working version of your code if something goes wrong.

For example, if you ask Dork to add user profiles and it introduces bugs or breaks another feature, you don't want to waste time trying to fix everything manually. Instead, you can quickly roll back to a previous version and try your prompt again with adjustments.

Safe Git Workflow

Stage and commit your changes:
$ git add .
$ git commit -m "working user profiles"
Reset to last commit if something breaks:
$ git reset --hard
# ⚠️ This deletes all uncommitted work!

$ git clean -f -d
# ⚠️ This deletes all uncommitted files!
To stay safe, make commits often. A typical workflow looks like this: git add . adds all the files you've changed, and git commit -m "working user profiles" saves the current state of your project with a message.

If something goes wrong, you can reset your project by running: git reset --hard This will undo all changes since your last commit. Be careful! This command deletes all uncommitted work, which is why frequent commits are important. More advanced users can also revert specific commits or roll back to older versions selectively if needed.

If you created additional files for the project that are now untracked or not included, you may want to consider cleaning those up as well. You can do this by running: git clean -f -d. Just be cautious: this command permanently deletes all untracked files and folders. It's helpful if a previous git reset left behind files or instructions that could accidentally reintroduce features you were trying to remove or fix.

Working with Dork

Sometimes Dork can get a little too eager and crash while processing your request. If that happens, don't worry, it's easy to get back on track. Simply open your terminal, make sure you're inside your project's directory, and run the command: stacks agent This will restart Dork and allow you to continue building right where you left off.

If something isn't working after a couple of prompts, don't keep trying the same thing over and over. This gets expensive! Instead, press Control + C to exit your session with Dork. Then, use git reset --hard to revert your project back to the last known good commit. Once that's done, restart Dork with stacks agent and try your prompt again. This time try with clearer instructions based on what didn't work before.

Treat each failed attempt as a learning moment. Use what you've learned to refine your prompt and guide Dork more effectively toward what you're trying to build.

Switching AI Providers

If you ever want to change your AI provider or try a new one, Stacks makes it simple. Just run the command stacks configure. This will walk you through the same setup process you followed when you first launched Stacks and configured Dork. You'll be prompted to select a new AI provider and enter your API key. This is especially useful if you want to explore different providers for performance, privacy, or pricing reasons.

Stacks also supports using AI providers that include Bitcoin Lightning and Cashu payment options. You can use Routstr by selecting the OpenRouter option, minting a Cashu token (at least 3000 sats) using a wallet like cashu.me, pasting that token into the API key field, and entering https://api.routstr.com or another Routstr server URL. To use PayPerQ, select OpenAI-compatible, enter your API key from ppq.ai, and use https://api.ppq.ai as the URL. These options give you more flexibility in how you access and pay for AI usage, giving you more control while you continue to vibe code your Nostr app.

Pushing to Production

Now that you've become a confident Nostr developer, thanks to vibe coding and Dork's help along the way, you might reach a point where you're ready to share your app with others in the Nostr community. Fortunately, Stacks and the MKStack template make this step just as easy. You don't need to worry about configuring a production web server or dealing with complex deployment processes.

When you're ready, simply run the command npm run deploy. This will package your app for production, upload it to Blossom servers, publish it to Nostr relays, and make it publicly available on NostrDeploy.com. As part of the process, a new Nostr key pair (an nsec private key and corresponding public key) will be generated for your deployed app. The result is a fully live Nostr application, ready for users to explore and interact with.

Deploy to Production

One Command Deploy

Run npm run deploy and your app goes live automatically

Blossom Storage

Your app is uploaded to decentralized Blossom servers

Nostr Integration

Published to Nostr relays with generated key pair

The Future of App Creation

With Stacks, MKStack, and the power of vibe coding, building and deploying decentralized Nostr applications has never been easier. These tools help realize the promise of an open and permissionless protocol. Before everyone could participate, now everyone can build too.

Whether you're a developer or someone with zero coding experience, you now have the tools to turn your ideas into real, working apps. From your first prompt to your live deployment, everything is designed to keep you in flow and focused on what matters: building something great. The future of app creation is here, and it's open to everyone.

Start Vibe Coding Today

Ready to turn your ideas into reality? Install Stacks and MKStack to begin your journey into the world of AI-powered app development on Nostr.

Get Started with Stacks

Explore MKStack

Happy vibe coding!

This article was originally published on Soapbox.pub

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2025-12-07T18:16:55Z

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What is #Bitcoin? A peer-to-peer electronic cash system Bitcoin ...

2025-12-06T01:28:59Z

What is #Bitcoin?

A peer-to-peer electronic cash system

Bitcoin is a unique, decentralized, peer-to-peer transaction network featuring a finite, programmable native digital currency.

Bitcoin (BTC), the intrinsic asset of the Bitcoin blockchain, operates autonomously, free from central authorities or administrators. The Bitcoin network's stability is achieved through the collaborative efforts of full nodes, miners, and developers.

Its foundation lies in a user-established and user-agreed social contract, which is strengthened by the strategic use of game theory and sophisticated cryptography.

Bitcoin's design ensures censorship-resistance, permissionless access, and a reliable store of value, making it an innovative and secure form of digital money.

Spannende Einsichten! #naddr1qq…ng4v

2025-11-27T23:17:10Z

Spannende Einsichten!

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Zionistische Theorie

Die Gewaltbereitschaft von Jabotinskys Organisation überrascht nicht wirklich, wenn man weiß, das gerade der zionistische Revisionismus der 1920er stark von Mussolinis Faschismus in Italien inspiriert war. Siehe Artikel der Haaretz vom 20. Juli 2019 mit dem Titel* »Als die Juden Mussolini verehrten und Nazis unterstützten: Lernen Sie Israels erste Faschisten kennen*«. Jabotinsky sah im faschistischen Italien eine aufstrebende Macht, die er als natürlichen Alliierten verstand (S.150). So gründete er 1934 und in Abstimmung mit Benito Mussolini die Betar Naval Academy in Civitavecchia (Italien), um Kadetten aus aller Welt für die israelischen Seestreitkräfte auszubilden. Groß-israelisch orientierte Revisionisten wie Jabotinsky berufen sich auf die ursprünglichen Ziele des Zionismus und lehnen jegliche Kompromisse mit der arabischen Bevölkerung hinsichtlich der jüdischen Besiedlung Palästinas ab.

Nachzuvollziehen ist diese Position unter anderem in Jabotinskys 1923 für Rasswet, eine zionistische Zeitschrift und zunächst auf russisch publizierten Essay »Die Eiserne Mauer (Wir und die Araber)«. Jabotinsky war der Ansicht, dass die arabische Bevölkerung Palästinas niemals freiwillig eine jüdische Mehrheitsbevölkerung akzeptieren würde und für die Übernahme ihres Landes seitens der Zionisten auch keine »Gegenleistung« zu erbringen sei. Daher müsse die zionistische Kolonisierung entweder aufhören – oder ohne jegliche Rücksicht auf die einheimische Bevölkerung vorangehen. Und Zweiteres ist augenscheinlich der Fall. Diese »versteckten Wurzeln von Israels faschistischer Vergangenheit« waren unter anderem Thema eines Beitrags des Middle East Monitor vom 27. Januar 2020. Obwohl man in Anbetracht von Betars Aktivitäten in den Vereinigten Staaten und dem fortgesetzten Genozid in Gaza wohl kaum noch von einer »faschistischen Vergangenheit« sprechen kann.

Eine Woche nach »Die Eiserne Mauer« veröffentlichte Jabotinsky eine Ergänzung mit dem Titel »Die Ethik der eisernen Mauer«. Darin erklärte er:

»Es ist ein Akt einfacher Gerechtigkeit, denjenigen Nationen einen Teil ihres Landes zu entfremden, die zu den großen Landbesitzern der Welt gehören, um einem heimatlosen wandernden Volk einen Zufluchtsort zu geben. Und wenn ein solch großes Land besitzendes Volk sich widersetzt, was ganz und gar normal ist, muss es mit Zwang dazu gebracht werden, zuzustimmen. Gerechtigkeit, die mit Zwang durchgesetzt wird, hört nicht auf, Gerechtigkeit zu sein. Dies ist die einzige Politik gegenüber den Arabern, die wir für möglich halten. Was Verträge betrifft, werden wir später Zeit haben, darüber zu diskutieren.«

Im Lichte solcher Statements ist es umso verwerflicher, wenn Betar USA sich auf der eigenen Webseite bis heute offen zur Ideologie von Jabotinsky bekennt und Schlüsselfiguren der Organisation in der Grayzone-Dokumentation damit prahlen, für »die meisten« von der Trump-Regierung durchgeführten Deportationen wegen Antisemitismus verantwortlich zu sein. Denn Ikonen des Zionismus wie Jabotinsky machten – im Gegensatz zu heutigen Lobbyorganisationen wie AIPAC und ADL – nie einen Hehl daraus, dass es sich bei der Schaffung des Staates Israel um ein Kolonisierungsprojekt handelt, das die Vertreibung der einheimischen Bevölkerung voraussetzt. Ihre Organisationen trugen die Absicht meist schon im Namen: Jewish Colonisation Association (1891), Palestine Jewish Colonisation Association (1924), Jewish Colonial Trust alias Jüdische Kolonialbank (1899, heute Bank Leumi) oder die Abteilung Kolonialisierung der Jewish Agency for Israel (1929), heute die weltweit größte NGO der World Zionist Organization (WZO), welche 1897 von Theodor Herzl gegründet wurde.

Wladimir Jabotinsky erklärte unumwunden: »Zionismus ist ein koloniales Abenteuer«. Theodor Herzl nannte das zionistische Projekt 1902 in einem Brief an Cecil Rhodes, der die Apartheid mit dem Glen Grey Act 1894 in Südafrika erst erfunden hatte, »etwas Koloniales«. 1896 sprach Herzl von »wichtigen kolonialen Experimenten«, die derzeit in Palästina stattfänden (Abb. 2, 3).

Am 3. September 1897, beim Zionistenkongress der WZO in Basel, schrieb (S.15) Herzl: »In Basel habe ich den jüdischen Staat gegründet. Würde ich das heute laut aussprechen, würde ich allgemeines Gelächter ernten. Vielleicht in fünf Jahren – und ganz sicher in fünfzig – wird es jeder wissen«. In seinem Tagebuch (S.47) prognostizierte Herzl: »Die Antisemiten werden unsere loyalsten Freunde werden, die antisemitischen Nationen unsere Alliierten«. Eine geradezu schockierende Litanei ähnlich gelagerter Zitate einflussreicher Zionisten findet sich auf der Webseite der »Partners for Progressive Israel« oder bei »Palestine Remembered«. So sagte David Ben-Gurion bei einer Rede 1938:

»Lasst uns die Wahrheit nicht ignorieren. Politisch gesehen sind wir die Aggressoren und sie verteidigen sich. Das Land gehört ihnen, weil sie es bewohnen, wohingegen wir hierherkommen und uns niederlassen wollen – und in ihren Augen wollen wir ihnen ihr Land wegnehmen. Hinter dem Terrorismus steht eine Bewegung, die zwar primitiv ist, aber nicht frei von Idealismus und Selbstaufopferung«.

Am 22. November 1947 erpressten von Ben-Gurion entsandte Agenten den Gründer der International Basic Economy Cooperation (IBEC), Nelson Rockefeller, um die für den 29. November 1947 angesetzte UN-Abstimmung zur Resolution 181 (II), die zur Gründung des Staates Israel führen sollte, zu manipulieren. Rockefeller sollte mittels der einflussreichen IBEC dafür sorgen, dass die südamerikanischen Staaten für die Annahme der Resolution stimmen. Das Druckmittel (S. 424 ff.): Dokumente, die belegen, dass sowohl die Familien Rockefeller und Bush als auch eine Vielzahl anderer Wall-Street-Größen den Aufstieg des Dritten Reiches finanzierten. Der Plan ging auf. Die Dokumente verschwanden. Und der vom erfolgreichen UN-Votum beflügelte Ben-Gurion erklärte 1948 gegenüber seinem Generalstab:

»Wir sollten uns auf die Offensive vorbereiten. Unser Ziel ist es, den Libanon, Transjordanien und Syrien zu zerschlagen. Der Schwachpunkt ist der Libanon, denn das muslimische Regime ist artifiziell und für uns leicht zu untergraben. Wir werden dort einen christlichen Staat errichten und dann die Arabische Legion zerschlagen, Transjordanien eliminieren. Syrien wird in unsere Hände fallen. Dann bombardieren wir und rücken weiter vor, um Port Said, Alexandria und den Sinai einzunehmen.«

Auf die Frage, was mit den Palästinensern geschehen soll, antwortete Israels erster Premierminister einst salopp:

»Vertreibt sie!«.

Und in sein Tagebuch schrieb Ben-Gurion am 18. Juli 1948:

»Wir müssen alles unternehmen, um sicherzustellen, dass sie nie zurückkehren«.

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Yosef Weitz, ab 1932 Direktor des 1901 gegründeten und im Jahr 2015 knapp 13 Milliarden schweren Jewish National Fund (JNF), Spitzname »Architekt des Transfers«, umriss (S. 132) das zionistische Ziel wie folgt: »Die zionistische Idee ist die Antwort auf die Judenfrage im Land Israel (...). Die vollständige Evakuierung des Landes von seinen übrigen Bewohnern und dessen Übergabe an das jüdische Volk ist die Antwort«. Eine Seite später ergänzt er: »Durch Landkäufe, ohne Maßnahmen zur Umsiedlung der palästinensisch-arabischen Bevölkerung, werden wir unser Problem nicht lösen können«. Wie Weitz das »arabische Problem« zu lösen gedachte, lässt sich auf Seite 186 des Buches »Expulsion of the Palestinians« nachlesen: »Ich habe eine Liste der [palästinensischen] arabischen Dörfer erstellt, die meiner Meinung nach geräumt werden müssen, um jüdische Gebiete zu vervollständigen. Außerdem habe ich eine Liste der Orte erstellt, wo Streitigkeiten um Land bestehen und wir militärisch eingreifen müssen«.

Max Nordau stellte auf Seite 40 seines Buches »Zionismus und Antisemitismus« bereits 1905 klar:

»Der Zionismus lehnt prinzipiell jede Kolonisation im kleinen Maßstab und die Idee eines Einschleichens nach Palästina ab«. Im Gegenteil fordert er, »dass die bestehenden und vielversprechenden Anfänge einer jüdischen Kolonisation gepflegt und erhalten werden sollen, bis die Bewegung in großem Umfang möglich ist«.

Zionistische Praxis

Dieser Umfang sollte zum Beispiel durch »Hebräische Arbeit« – auch genannt »Eroberung durch Arbeit« – erreicht werden. Durch ein zionistisches Konzept, das ab 1905 viel Unterstützung bei den jüdischen Siedlern fand und darauf abzielte, arabischstämmige Arbeitskräfte zu vertreiben. Parallel dazu erwarben zionistische Organisationen Landflächen in Palästina und legten fest, dass diese niemals an nicht-jüdische Besitzer übergehen dürften. In die gleiche Kerbe schlug die Gründung der ersten Kibbuzim, die als kollektivistische Agrargemeinschaften nur Menschen jüdischer Abstammung aufnahmen. Damit war das Kibbuz auch Prototyp für jene Siedlungen, die später außerhalb der Landesgrenzen Israels entstehen sollten. Der aus Belarus stammende Chaim Weizmann, zunächst Präsident der World Zionist Organisation und später erster Staatspräsident Israels, schrieb in seiner 1949 veröffentlichten Autobiographie, er habe »die Hoffnung, dass Palästina durch jüdische Einwanderung letztendlich so jüdisch werden würde wie England englisch ist«. Weizmann erklärt in seinem Buch, wie er sich den »herausragenden Erfolg, den die Franzosen in Tunesien hatten«, zum Vorbild nahm. »Was die Franzosen in Tunesien erreicht haben, könnten die Juden in Palästina erreichen«, so Weizmann.

Die 1948 beginnende Nakba, die knapp 750.000 arabischstämmige Palästinenser ihre Heimat kostete, unterstrich, dass Weizmann nicht übertrieben hatte. Paramilitärische Terrorgruppen wie Haganah, Irgun und Lehi – aus denen sich später die IDF (Israel Defense Forces) formten – massakrierten skrupellos die einheimische Bevölkerung und räumten über 500 Dörfer, die entweder dem Erdboden gleichgemacht oder direkt von Siedlern übernommen und mit neuen hebräischen Namen ausgestattet wurden. Israel vermarktet die ethnische Säuberung der Nakba bis heute als Teil eines Unabhängigkeitskrieges, der zur staatlichen Souveränität Israels beigetragen habe. Zionistischer Zynismus. Denn der Nakba folgte die Naksa, eine weitere Welle von Vertreibungen, die nach dem Sechstagekrieg von 1967 begann – und nie aufhörte.

Wer sich dieser Tage also primär echauffiert, weil die Opfer von ethnischer Säuberung und Oppression sich mit den ihnen zur Verfügung stehenden Mitteln wehren, sei auf eine Rede des ehemaligen israelischen Stabschefs Moshe Dayan aus dem Jahr 1956 verwiesen:

**»Wer sind wir, dass wir gegen ihren Hass ankämpfen sollten? Seit acht Jahren sitzen sie nun schon in ihren Flüchtlingslagern in Gaza – und vor ihren Augen machen wir das Land und die Dörfer, in denen sie und ihre Vorfahren gelebt haben, zu unserem Siedlungsgebiet. Wir sind eine Generation von Siedlern. Ohne Stahlhelm und Kanone können wir keinen Baum pflanzen und kein Haus bauen.« **

Damals waren es erst »acht Jahre«. Nun sind es bald achtzig – und von Gaza ist kaum noch etwas übrig. Nach aktuellen Angaben der Vereinten Nationen sind 80 Prozent der Gebäude im Gazastreifen zerstört oder beschädigt. In Gaza Stadt sind es 92 Prozent. Die Times of Israel sprach am 8. Oktober von 83 Prozent und circa 81.000 Gebäuden. Knapp 70.000 Menschen starben bislang aufgrund der unverhältnismäßigen israelischen Angriffe. Darunter mindestens 20.000 Kinder.

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"I know you are the good guy" which makes me an easy ...

2025-11-14T20:00:54Z

In reply to nevent1q…xtup
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"I know you are the good guy" which makes me an easy target for your self-loathing ...

Way to go! Love the intro ;)

2025-10-05T10:35:26Z

In reply to nevent1q…rm3e
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Way to go! Love the intro ;)

Not true. Fact check before note ...

2025-09-12T17:35:12Z

Not true. Fact check before note ...

Bukeles möglicher Coup: Schafft El Salvador die ...

2025-09-07T11:34:15Z

Bukeles möglicher Coup: Schafft El Salvador die Bitcoin-Milliarde schon 2025?
https://legitim.ch/bukeles-moeglicher-coup-schafft-el-salvador-die-bitcoin-milliarde-schon-2025/

von Gregor Peters | 7. Sep. 2025

El Salvador trotzt weiter dem IWF und nun kam sogar ein Post des Präsidenten Bukele auf X, der sich auf einen verstärkten Bitcoinkauf beziehen könnte. Damit würde es dem Land vielleicht gelingen, je nach Kursverlauf von Bitcoin, bis Ende des Jahres Bitcoin im Wert von einer Milliarde US-Dollar zu besitzen. Für das kleine Land eine beträchtliche Menge, im internationalen Vergleich sind aber inzwischen eine Milliarde US-Dollar keine große Summe. Doch die Richtung scheint zu stimmen, denn sonst wäre der IWF nicht so stark gegen den Bitcoinkurs des Landes.

Die Kernpunkte dieses Artikels:

- Wann werden die Bitcoin-Bestände von El Salvador die Marke von einer Milliarde US-Dollar erreichen?
- Diese Frage hat bei den Wettenden auf Kalshi und Polymarket Aufschwung genommen, nachdem Präsident Nayib Bukele eine Nachricht veröffentlicht hatte.

Wachsende Wetten trotz Spannungen mit dem IWF

Während El Salvador weiter Bitcoin akkumuliert, profitieren Vorhersagemärkte wie Kalshi und Polymarket von dieser Dynamik. Die Wetten auf einen Bitcoin-Staatschatz von 1 Milliarde US-Dollar für die mittelamerikanische Nation steigen rasant. Optimismus scheint die Stimmung zu bestimmen, trotz der Spannungen mit den Finanzexperten des IWF (Internationaler Währungsfonds), der dem Land Kredite nur unter der Bedingung angeboten hatte, Abstand von Bitcoin zu nehmen. Es bleibt also abzuwarten, ob Bukele bald „die lustigste Sache“ tun wird…

Quellen:

- https://journalducoin.com/bitcoin/bitcoin-salvador-bientot-crypto-milliardaire-dollars-btc-paris-ouverts-kalshi-polymarket/
- https://kalshi.com/markets/kxelsalvadorbtc/el-salvador-bitcoin
- https://polymarket.com/event/will-el-salvador-hold-1b-of-btc-by-by

Die Wahrheit der Lüge im Zeitalter der algorithmischen Vernunft, ...

2025-09-02T14:20:49Z

Die Wahrheit der Lüge im Zeitalter der algorithmischen Vernunft, by @SimonHegelich https://open.substack.com/pub/simonhegelich/p/die-wahrheit-der-luge-im-zeitalter

"... Die entscheidende Frage ist nicht: „Ist die KI bewusst?“ Das ist eine narzisstische Ablenkung. Die wirklich beunruhigende Frage lautet: Inwieweit werden wir selbst zu probabilistischen Maschinen, die nur noch wiederholen, was in unserem sozialen und medialen Trainingsdatensatz die höchste Plausibilität besitzt?

Die wahre Gefahr ist nicht die Maschine, die wie ein Mensch lügt, sondern der Mensch, der wie eine Maschine aufhört, nach Wahrheit zu fragen."

Die Wahrheit der Lüge im Zeitalter der algorithmischen Vernunft, ...

2025-09-02T14:20:49Z

Google beerdigt die Freiheit: Das Ende des offenen Android ...

2025-08-27T18:06:29Z

Google beerdigt die Freiheit: Das Ende des offenen Android (Quelle (https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-android-security.html)) (Quelle (https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/26/android_developer_verification_sideloading/))

Mit der angekündigten Verifizierungspflicht für alle App-Entwickler ab 2026 vollzieht Google einen dramatischen Paradigmenwechsel, der das einst offene Android-Ökosystem in einen streng kontrollierten Walled Garden verwandelt. Was als "Sicherheitsmaßnahme" verkauft wird, entpuppt sich bei genauerer Betrachtung als perfider Griff nach totaler Kontrolle über die digitale Infrastruktur von Milliarden Menschen weltweit.

Die neue Regelung zwingt jeden Entwickler, seine vollständige Identität inklusive Ausweisdokumenten bei Google zu hinterlegen. Anonyme oder pseudonyme Entwicklung, bisher ein Grundpfeiler der Open-Source-Bewegung und essentiell für Whistleblower-Apps oder Protestsoftware in autoritären Regimen, wird damit unmöglich. Google mutiert zum alleinigen Torwächter, der nach eigenem Gutdünken entscheidet, welche Software auf Android-Geräten laufen darf.

Besonders perfide ist die Argumentation mit angeblich 50-mal mehr Malware bei Sideloading-Apps. Diese Statistik rechtfertigt keinesfalls die Abschaffung fundamentaler Nutzerfreiheiten. Erwachsene Menschen sollten selbst entscheiden dürfen, welche Risiken sie eingehen – genau wie sie auch ohne staatliche Bevormundung Auto fahren oder Alkohol konsumieren dürfen. Stattdessen etabliert Google ein System totaler Überwachung, in dem jede App-Installation nachverfolgbar wird.

Die Konsequenzen sind verheerend: Hobby-Entwickler werden aufgeben, innovative Projekte sterben, alternative App-Stores verlieren ihre Daseinsberechtigung. Android, einst als offene Alternative zu Apples iOS gefeiert, wird zu einem noch restriktiveren System – mit dem entscheidenden Unterschied, dass Google im Gegensatz zu Apple keinerlei glaubwürdige Privatsphäre-Versprechen abgibt.

Was bleibt, ist ein bitterer Beigeschmack: Unter dem Deckmantel der Sicherheit zementiert ein Megakonzern seine Monopolstellung und schafft eine Infrastruktur, die jederzeit für Zensur und Kontrolle missbraucht werden kann. Die digitale Freiheit stirbt nicht mit einem Knall, sondern mit einem Software-Update – und dem Applaus derer, die Sicherheit über Freiheit stellen.

Looking forward ... #naddr1qv…22kf

2025-08-07T20:17:02Z

Looking forward ...

quoting
naddr1qv…22kf

#NoKYC - My Age is #GFY !!! Age verification is blatantly obvious ...

2025-07-30T15:05:56Z

#NoKYC - My Age is #GFY !!!

Age verification is blatantly obvious a trojan horse for all-encompassing big brother online surveillance.

#Proton - Schweizer-Techfirma verlagert Server ins Ausland Das ...

2025-07-26T19:56:00Z

#Proton - Schweizer-Techfirma verlagert Server ins Ausland

Das Genfer Technologieunternehmen friert seine Investitionen in der Schweiz ein. Grund dafür ist die vom Bundesrat beantragte Revision des Nachrichtendienstgesetzes und der Verordnung über die Überwachung des Post- und Fernmeldeverkehrs.

https://www.persoenlich.com/digital/techfirma-verlagert-server-ins-ausland

Proton-Chef Andy Yen hält die geplante Revision für extrem, wie er in der Zeitung Le Temps vom Donnerstag sagte. «Sie zielt darauf ab, in der Schweiz eine Massenüberwachung einzuführen, die nicht nur in der EU, sondern auch in den USA als illegal gilt.» Die Reform zwinge Schweizer Unternehmen, ihre Nutzer im Auftrag des Staates auszuspionieren.

«Sollte dieses Projekt verabschiedet werden, wären die von Proton in der Schweiz angebotenen Dienste weniger privat als die von Google in der Schweiz», hielt Yen fest. Da Proton keine Zusicherungen erhalten habe, dass die Bedenken der Branche vom Bundesrat berücksichtigt würden, könne das Unternehmen nicht mehr in der Schweiz investieren.

Server im Ausland statt in der Schweiz

«Das bedeutet, dass wir den Grossteil unserer physischen Infrastruktur aus der Schweiz verlagern müssen. Unsere KI-Rechenzentren werden nicht in der Schweiz stehen, da in diesem Bereich Vertraulichkeit unerlässlich ist.»

Yen ist nicht bereit, den endgültigen Entscheid bei diesem Thema abzuwarten. «Wir müssen schnell handeln.»

Das Unternehmen hat daher beschlossen, seine Server in Deutschland und Norwegen statt in der Schweiz zu installieren, um seine eigene KI namens Lumo zu betreiben. Die Investition beläuft sich auf rund hundert Millionen Franken. Dieser Entscheid ist nicht mehr umkehrbar.

Das Unternehmen plant bis zum Ende des Jahrzehnts Investitionen in Höhe von über einer Milliarde Franken, um in Europa mit Google konkurrieren zu können. Die restlichen 900 Millionen Franken könnten in Genf investiert werden. Proton werde die Schweiz nur verlassen, wenn es dazu gezwungen sei, betonte der Chef des Unternehmens. (sda/cbe)

by @callebtc sending bitcoin over bluetooth between bitchat ...

2025-07-17T20:26:02Z

by @callebtc
sending bitcoin over bluetooth between bitchat android and iphone. both have a native cashu ecash wallet built in.

the ecash travels directly from phone to phone. the sender needs no internet. like instant and untraceable digital cash.

work in progress. it's going to be insane.

https://fixupx.com/callebtc/status/1945903479693705607
https://x.com/i/status/1945903479693705607

Great app for P2P trading. P2P Bitcoin exchanges decentralized ...

2025-05-26T08:02:08Z

Great app for P2P trading.

P2P Bitcoin exchanges decentralized aggregator
https://p2p.band/

Hashcash Cut down on spam with Bitcoin HashCash. Create a ...

2025-05-25T21:34:49Z

Hashcash

Cut down on spam with Bitcoin HashCash.
Create a hashcash inbox.

When people pay to message it, it will email you.

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Trustless Trading on Lightning Network Kaleidoswap is the first ...

2025-05-25T21:33:27Z

Trustless Trading on Lightning Network

Kaleidoswap is the first decentralized trading platform that combines Bitcoin's security, Lightning Network's speed, and RGB Protocol programmability in a single open-source desktop application that gives you complete control over your assets.

https://kaleidoswap.com/

The Smartphone Dilemma – and how to solve it ...

2025-05-25T20:44:16Z

The Smartphone Dilemma – and how to solve it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFsiYAsgx7U

May 22, 2025
A powerful new video from Smartphone Free Childhood

Got friends who are on the fence about kids and smartphones? This film is for them.

We’ve teamed up with Anish, a former Facebook engineer turned SFC advocate, to create our very first explainer video – a deep, eye-opening look at the dilemma facing today’s parents.

In 10 minutes that pack a punch, Anish unpacks how smartphones and social media are designed to keep kids hooked, the secret techniques tech companies use to pull them in, and the impossible choice this leaves parents facing.

But this isn’t just about the problem. It’s about the solution too.

-------------------------------------
0:00 - The Smartphone Dilemma - and how to solve it - Intro
1:11 - Smartphone Free Childhood
1:25 - Part 1. How we got here
4:46 - Part 2. The evidence
7:11 - So what we can we do about it?
8:15 - Part 3. Steps to solve it
9:43 - Smartphone Free Childhood - Get involved

Bitcoin steht vor einer problematischen Änderung – und kaum ...

2025-05-02T10:02:48Z

Bitcoin steht vor einer problematischen Änderung – und kaum jemand redet offen darüber.

Der Vorschlag mit dem harmlos klingenden Titel „Relax OP_RETURN standardness restrictions“
https://groups.google.com/g/bitcoindev/c/d6ZO7gXGYbQ?pli=1

bedeutet im Klartext:

Bitcoin Core-Entwickler wollen es einfacher machen, mehr Daten in Bitcoin-Transaktionen einzubetten. Das öffnet Tür und Tor für Spam.

Aktuell schützt das Bitcoin-Netzwerk sich halbwegs dagegen: Es gibt Filter, die versuchen, unnötige Datenflut zu blockieren – ein ständiger Kampf zwischen Spammern und Entwicklern. Doch jetzt schlagen einige vor, diese Filter zu lockern oder ganz abzuschaffen.

Das Problem?

Spammer könnten günstig riesige Mengen Müll-Daten auf alle Bitcoin-Nutzer abladen.

Der Speicherbedarf wächst – für alle.

Die Änderungen würden eingeführt, ohne Nutzern eine Möglichkeit zum Ablehnen zu geben.

Einige der Unterstützer haben finanzielle Verbindungen zu Projekten, die genau von dieser Spam-Öffnung profitieren würden.

Manche Entwickler verteidigen das mit dem Argument, die Filter seien ohnehin wirkungslos – was seltsam klingt, wenn sie gleichzeitig so dringend entfernt werden sollen.

Fazit:
Dieser Vorschlag wirkt harmlos, ist aber hochpolitisch. Wer Bitcoin langfristig dezentral und nutzerfreundlich halten will, sollte sehr genau hinsehen, wem diese Änderung wirklich nützt – und wer am Ende die Rechnung zahlt.

This is the opposite of Bitcoin core design. Go and read the ...

2025-05-02T06:31:24Z

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This is the opposite of Bitcoin core design. Go and read the white paper again.

There is already 2nd and 3rd layers where this belongs

If you do not get it go ethereum and stay FIAT ...

Use #knots - Bitcore Core devs are getting more and more ...

2025-05-02T05:55:26Z

Use #knots - Bitcore Core devs are getting more and more "coreupted".

"Bitcoin Core developers are about to merge
a change that turns Bitcoin into a worthless altcoin, and no one seems to care to do anything about it.

I've voiced objections, lost sleep over this, and despite clear community rejection of the PR it's moving."

Source
https://fixupx.com/wk057/status/1917235710781690171

True, still it needs an imnovation spirit to thrive ...

2025-04-29T21:37:01Z

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True, still it needs an imnovation spirit to thrive ...

Orange Pill and thrive ... Bitcoin Lightning Nodes ¡Número 4 y ...

2025-04-26T17:42:48Z

Orange Pill and thrive ...

Bitcoin Lightning Nodes
¡Número 4 y 5 en #Conil de la Frontera! ¿Qué pasa en #Cádiz? 😎😇⚡️

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Choose wisely ... #taxslave https://m.primal.net/QeFO.jpg

2025-04-26T14:28:54Z

Choose wisely ... #taxslave

I would guess the second but both things are in the nature of ...

2025-04-14T12:10:22Z

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I would guess the second but both things are in the nature of decentralized systems and not only distributed ones.
There is always are prize to pay and you have to value it yourself.

I disagree, Billions of users also want to be nurtured and ...

2025-03-26T13:15:40Z

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I disagree,
Billions of users also want to be nurtured and pitied. The main reason why we have this left social facist clown world. Were some people know what's best for everybody else.

Yes, absolutely agree on that. If we want to be an open and free ...

2025-03-26T13:11:16Z

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Yes, absolutely agree on that. If we want to be an open and free alternative - we should be able to change and reflect our behaviour. This is the source of most of our social media issues. Lots of people want to be guided all the time instead of acting as ecucated and souveran users.

BITCOIN 101 - One Pager Big Bitcoin Book - A Visual Chronicle of ...

2025-03-23T20:43:16Z

BITCOIN 101 - One Pager

Big Bitcoin Book - A Visual Chronicle of Bitcoin's First 15 Years
https://bigbitcoinbook.com/

https://entropy.page/ - what a collection! bitcoin workshops, ...

2025-03-23T20:39:44Z

https://entropy.page/ - what a collection!

bitcoin workshops, projects, tools, hackathons, and software

Saving #Satoshi Explore the mysteries of Satoshi and learn about ...

2025-03-23T20:33:45Z

Saving #Satoshi
Explore the mysteries of Satoshi and learn about bitcoin along the way.

https://savingsatoshi.com/

Summary of what is ecash and discussion of Stackers: ...

2025-03-23T20:30:33Z

Summary of what is ecash and discussion of Stackers:

https://stacker.news/items/793450

The Depth of the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole: From Hand Shovels to ...

2025-03-23T20:29:36Z

The Depth of the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole: From Hand Shovels to Excavators

https://stacker.news/items/825723

Interactive tutorial for beginners who want to learn more about ...

2025-03-23T20:26:12Z

Interactive tutorial for beginners who want to learn more about the technical side of Bitcoin

https://trybitcoin.satsie.dev/

The Ultimate Bitcoin Guide: Secure, Private, and Informed Usage ...

2025-03-23T20:23:35Z

The Ultimate Bitcoin Guide: Secure, Private, and Informed Usage

https://github.com/iAnonymous3000/awesome-bitcoin-guide

Satsie's Pocket Guide to BIPs ...

2025-03-23T20:19:53Z

Satsie's Pocket Guide to BIPs

https://satsie.dev/bips/index.html

Bitcoin wasn’t the first attempt at a digital currency 🙂 ...

2025-03-23T20:15:46Z

Bitcoin wasn’t the first attempt at a digital currency 🙂

Overall very good summary and explanation why Bitcoin is already ...

2025-03-21T18:11:45Z

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Overall very good summary and explanation why Bitcoin is already designed with resistance to attacks even of possible future Quantum Computers. Satoshi even explicitly mentioned this.
One weakness is point 5 which a common mistake to assume that there is a cryptographic puzzle to solve - it is not. It is a brute force approach to find a fitting hash with certain demand of leading zeros.Overall very good summary and explanation why Bitcoin is already designed with resistance to attacks even of possible future Quantum Computers. Satoshi even explicitly mentioned this.
One weakness is point 5 which a common mistake to assume that there is a cryptographic puzzle to solve - it is not. It is a brute force approach to find a fitting hash with certain demand of leading zeros.Overall very good summary and explanation why Bitcoin is already designed with resistance to attacks even of possible future Quantum Computers. Satoshi even explicitly mentioned this. One weakness is point 5 which a common mistake to assume that there is a cryptographic puzzle to solve - it is not. It is a brute force approach to find a fitting hash with certain demand of leading zeros.Overall very good summary and explanation why Bitcoin is already designed with resistance to attacks even of possible future Quantum Computers. Satoshi even explicitly mentioned this.\
One weakness is point 5 which a common mistake to assume that there is a cryptographic puzzle to solve **- it is not. It is a brute force approach to find a fitting hash with certain demand of leading zeros.**

Overall very good summary and explanation why Bitcoin is already ...

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Overall very good summary and explanation why Bitcoin is already ...

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The details here are not quite correct. There is no complicated ...

2025-03-21T12:17:44Z

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The details here are not quite correct. There is no complicated math riddle to solve. It is more a brute force operation to find a hash with the correct amount of leading zeros.

I did a research on this for the Bavarian States Bank some month ...

2025-03-11T17:35:04Z

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I did a research on this for the Bavarian States Bank some month ago. They are clueless how to implement this. They even do not agree on what it should be based and they deny to use current working solutions like stable coins ... which would be the closest for a working solution.

Yes, true - identifying and acceptance of an issue is key ... ...

2025-03-11T08:29:27Z

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Yes, true - identifying and acceptance of an issue is key ... only to end in desaster if politicians "solving" it.

"When the Liberal Party (Swedish political party Liberalerna) ...

2025-03-06T10:07:05Z

"When the Liberal Party (Swedish political party Liberalerna) proposes mandatory porn filters on all mobile phones "to protect children and youth," it might appear they’re on the right track"

I would strongly disagree - liberal socialist solutions in itself are always a communist superstimulus ...

Education and getting rid of state / corporate monopolies is the better way.

quoting naddr1qq…x4wj

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), we face a future where we may soon have access to almost everything we desire – at least in the digital realm. But unfortunately, what we wish for doesn’t always align with what we truly need, or what would benefit us.

The Dutch ethologist Niko Tinbergen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1973 for his studies of animal behaviour patterns. While earlier scientists had primarily focused on learning as the main explanation for animal behaviour, Tinbergen instead emphasised instincts.

Tinbergen studied, among other things, what makes newly hatched bird chicks beg for food from their parents. This was investigated by presenting parentless chicks with various painted beak models to see which ones they would seek food from. Several objects proved more popular than real gull beaks.

Artificial eggs were also created and placed in bird nests. Black-headed gulls that received wooden eggs before laying their own were found to actually refrain from laying real eggs. Fake eggs were painted in different colours and patterns, and made in various sizes. The gulls always preferred trying to incubate eggs of absurd sizes – for example eggs with eight times the volume of real ones. The poor gulls made desperate attempts to sit on these giant eggs – but often slid off.

The explanation for the gulls’ self-destructive behaviour was that they had a hardwired ability (instinct) to respond to specific stimuli (appearance of beaks and eggs with particular colours/sizes). Researchers exaggerated these stimuli, creating stronger but ultimately misguided reactions. The concept of "superstimuli" was hatched. Nothing in the gulls’ evolution had prepared them for these experiments, explaining their self-destructive behaviors.

Psychologist Deirdre Barrett has translated this concept to a human context. She argues that superstimuli govern human behaviours much like they do other animals’, citing junk food consumption, addictive social media use, and pornography consumption as examples. Nothing in Homo sapiens’ evolution prepared us for modern society’s stimuli, which might explain our frequently self-destructive behaviours.

When the Liberal Party (Swedish political party Liberalerna) proposes mandatory porn filters on all mobile phones "to protect children and youth," it might appear they’re on the right track. However, these issues deserve more profound discussions.

How do we create technical solutions that meet our fundamental needs for health, education, and human connection – rather than just supplying mindless scrolling entertainment? How can we ensure those collecting our data don’t exploit it for their own interests, selling us things we don’t need? Is the current model of centralisation, corporate giants, and profit maximisation really compatible with our best interests?

In summary: How can we ensure future technology serves our real needs, rather than mislead us - much like Niko Tinbergen deceived the poor gulls?

#Amber #Nostr #Keys #naddr1qq…udxe

2025-03-06T09:43:53Z

#Amber #Nostr #Keys

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After my first major review of Primal on Android, we're going to go a very different direction for this next review. Primal is your standard "Twitter clone" type of kind 1 note client, now branching into long-form. They also have a team of developers working on making it one of the best clients to fill that use-case. By contrast, this review will not be focusing on any client at all. Not even an "other stuff" client.

Instead, we will be reviewing a very useful tool created and maintained by greenart7c3 (npub1w4u…0jr5) called #Amber. For those unfamiliar with Amber, it is an #Android application dedicated to managing your signing keys, and allowing you to log into various #Nostr applications without having to paste in your private key, better known as your #nsec. It is not recommended to paste your nsec into various applications because they each represent another means by which it could be compromised, and anyone who has your nsec can post as you. On Nostr, your #npub is your identity, and your signature using your private key is considered absolute proof that any given note, reaction, follow update, or profile change was authorized by the rightful owner of that identity.

It happens less often these days, but early on, when the only way to try out a new client was by inputting your nsec, users had their nsec compromised from time to time, or they would suspect that their key may have been compromised. When this occurs, there is no way to recover your account, or set a new private key, deprecating the previous one. The only thing you can do is start over from scratch, letting everyone know that your key has been compromised and to follow you on your new npub.

If you use Amber to log into other Nostr apps, you significantly reduce the likelihood that your private key will be compromised, because only one application has access to it, and all other applications reach out to Amber to sign any events. This isn't quite as secure as storing your private key on a separate device that isn't connected to the internet whatsoever, like many of us have grown accustomed to with securing our #Bitcoin, but then again, an online persona isn't nearly as important to secure for most of us as our entire life savings.

Amber is the first application of its kind for managing your Nostr keys on a mobile device. greenart7c3 (npub1w4u…0jr5) didn't merely develop the application, but literally created the specification for accomplishing external signing on Android which can be found in NIP-55. Unfortunately, Amber is only available for Android. A signer application for iOS is in the works from Terry Yiu (npub1yau…vjmf), but is not ready for use at this time. There is also a new mobile signer app for Android and iOS called Nowser, but I have not yet had a chance to try this app out. From a cursory look at the Android version, it is indeed in the very early stages of development and cannot be compared with Amber.

This review of Amber is current as of version 3.2.5.

Overall Impression

Score: 4.5 / 5

I cannot speak highly enough about Amber as a tool that every Nostr user on Android should start using if they are not already. When the day comes that we have more options for well-developed signer apps on mobile, my opinion may very well change, but until then Amber is what we have available to us. Even so, it is an incredibly well thought-out and reliable tool for securing your nsec.

Despite being the only well-established Android signer available for Android, Amber can be compared with other external signing methods available on other platforms. Even with more competition in this arena, though, Amber still holds up incredibly well. If you are signing into web applications on a desktop, I still would recommend using a browser extension like #Alby or #Nos2x, as the experience is usually faster, more seamless, and far more web apps support this signing method (NIP-07) than currently support the two methods employed by Amber. Nevertheless that gap is definitely narrowing.

A running list I created of applications that support login and signing with Amber can be found here: Nostr Clients with External Signer Support

I have run into relatively few bugs in my extensive use of Amber for all of my mobile signing needs. Occasionally the application crashes when trying to send it a signing request from a couple of applications, but I would not be surprised if this is no fault of Amber at all, and rather the fault of those specific apps, since it works flawlessly with the vast majority of apps that support either NIP-55 or NIP-46 login.

I also believe that mobile is the ideal platform to use for this type of application. First, because most people use Nostr clients on their phone more than on a desktop. There are, of course, exceptions to that, but in general we spend more time on our phones when interacting online. New users are also more likely to be introduced to Nostr by a friend having them download a Nostr client on their phone than on a PC, and that can be a prime opportunity to introduce the new user to protecting their private key. Finally, I agree with the following assessment from hodlbod (npub1jlr…ynqn).

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The one downside to Amber is that it will be quite foreign for new users. That is partially unavoidable with Nostr, since folks are not accustomed to public/private key cryptography in general, let alone using a private key to log into websites or social media apps. However, the initial signup process is a bit cumbersome if Amber is being used as the means of initially generating a key pair. I think some of this could be foregone at start-up in favor of streamlining onboarding, and then encourage the user to back-up their private key at a later time.

Features

Amber has some features that may surprise you, outside of just storing your private key and signing requests from your favorite Nostr clients. It is a full key management application, supporting multiple accounts, various backup methods, and even the ability to authorize other users to access a Nostr profile you control.

Android Signing

This is the signing method where Amber really shines in both speed and ease of use. Any Android application that supports this standard, and even some progressive web-apps that can be installed to your Android's home-screen, can very quickly and seamlessly connect with Amber to authorize anything that you need signed with your nsec. All you have to do is select "Login with Amber" in clients like #Amethyst or #0xChat and the app will reach out to Amber for all signing requests from there on out. If you had previously signed into the app with your nsec, you will first need to log out, then choose the option to use Amber when you log back in.

This is a massive deal, because everything you do on Nostr requires a signature from your private key. Log in? Needs a signature. Post a "GM" note? Needs a signature. Follow someone who zapped your note? Needs a signature. Zap them back? You guessed it; needs a signature. When you paste your private key into an application, it will automatically sign a lot of these actions without you ever being asked for approval, but you will quickly realize just how many things the client is doing on your behalf when Amber is asking you to approve them each time.

Now, this can also get quite annoying after a while. I recommend using the setting that allows Amber to automatically sign for basic functions, which will cut down on some of the authorization spam. Once you have been asked to authorize the same type of action a few times, you can also toggle the option to automatically authorize that action in the future. Don't worry, though, you have full control to require Amber to ask you for permission again if you want to be alerted each time, and this toggle is specific to each application, so it's not a blanket approval for all Nostr clients you connect with.

This method of signing is just as fast as signing via browser extension on web clients, which users may be more accustomed to. Everything is happening locally on the device, so it can be very snappy and secure.

Nostr Connect/Bunker Signing

This next method of signing has a bit of a delay, because it is using a Nostr relay to send encrypted information back and forth between the app the user is interacting with and Amber to obtain signatures remotely. It isn't a significant delay most of the time, but it is just enough to be noticeable.

Also, unlike the previous signing method that would automatically switch to Amber as the active application when a signing request is sent, this method only sends you a notification that you must be watching for. This can lead to situations where you are wondering why something isn't working in a client you signed into remotely, because it is waiting on you to authorize the action and you didn't notice the notification from Amber. As you use the application, you get used to the need to check for such authorization requests from time to time, or when something isn't working as expected.

By default, Amber will use relay.nsec.app to communicate with whichever Nostr app you are connecting to. You can set a different relay for this purpose, if you like, though not just any relay will support the event kinds that Amber uses for remote signing. You can even run your own relay just for your own signing purposes. In fact, the creator of Amber has a relay application you can run on your phone, called Citrine, that can be used for signing with any web app you are using locally on your phone. This is definitely more of an advanced option, but it is there for you if you want it. For most users, sticking with relay.nsec.app will be just fine, especially since the contents of the events sent back and forth for signing are all encrypted.

Something many users may not realize is that this remote signing feature allows for issuing signing permissions to team members. For instance, if anyone ever joined me in writing reviews, I could issue them a connection string from Amber, and limit their permissions to just posting long-form draft events. Anything else they tried to do would require my explicit approval each time. Moreover, I could revoke those permissions if I ever felt they were being abused, without the need to start over with a whole new npub. Of course, this requires that your phone is online whenever a team member is trying to sign using the connection string you issued, and it requires you pay attention to your notifications so you can approve or reject requests you have not set to auto-approve. However, this is probably only useful for small teams, and larger businesses will want to find a more robust solution for managing access to their npub, such as Keycast from jeffg (npub1zuu…c2uc).

The method for establishing a connection between Amber and a Nostr app for remote signing can vary for each app. Most, at minimum, will support obtaining a connection string from Amber that starts with "bunker://" and pasting it in at the time of login. Then you just need to approve the connection request from Amber and the client will log you in and send any subsequent signing requests to Amber using the same connection string.

Some clients will also offer the option to scan a QR code to connect the client to Amber. This is quite convenient, but just remember that this also means the client is setting which relay will be used for communication between the two. Clients with this option will also have a connection string you can copy and paste into Amber to achieve the same purpose. For instance, you may need this option if you are trying to connect to an app on your phone and therefore can't scan the QR code using Amber on the same phone.

Multiple Accounts

Amber does not lock you into using it with only a single set of keys. You can add all of your Nostr "accounts" to Amber and use it for signing events for each independently. Of course, Nostr doesn't actually have "accounts" in the traditional sense. Your identity is simply your key-pair, and Amber stores and accesses each private key as needed.

When first signing in using native Android signing as described above, Amber will default to whichever account was most recently selected, but you can switch to the account that is needed before approving the request. After initial login, Amber will automatically detect the account that the signing request is for.

Key Backup & Restore

Amber allows multiple ways to back up your private key. As most users would expect, you can get your standard nsec and copy/paste it to a password manager, but you can also obtain your private key as a list of mnemonic seed words, an encrypted version of your key called an ncryptsec, or even a QR code of your nsec or ncryptsec.

Additionally, in order to gain access to this information, Amber requires you to enter your device's PIN or use biometric authentication. This isn't cold-storage level protection for your private key by any means, especially since your phone is an internet connected device and does not store your key within a secure element, but it is about as secure as you can ask for while having your key accessible for signing Nostr events.

Tor Support

While Amber does not have Tor support within the app itself, it does support connecting to Tor through Orbot. This would be used with remote signing so that Amber would not connect directly over clearnet to the relay used for communication with the Nostr app requesting the signature. Instead, Amber would connect through Tor, so the relay would not see your IP address. This means you can utilize the remote signing option without compromising your anonymity.

Additional Security

Amber allows the user the option to require either biometric or PIN authentication before approving signing requests. This can provide that extra bit of assurance that no one will be able to sign events using your private key if they happen to gain access to your phone. The PIN you set in Amber is also independent from the PIN to unlock your device, allowing for separation of access.

Can My Grandma Use It?

Score: 4.0 / 5

At the end of the day, Amber is a tool for those who have some concept of the importance of protecting their private key by not pasting it into every Nostr client that comes along. This concept in itself is not terribly approachable to an average person. They are used to just plugging their password into every service they use, and even worse, they usually have the same password for everything so they can more readily remember it. The idea that they should never enter their "Nostr password" into any Nostr application would never occur to them unless someone first explained how cryptography works related to public/private key pairs.

That said, I think there can be some improvements made to how users are introduced to these concepts, and that a signer application like Amber might be ideal for the job. Considering Amber as a new user's first touchpoint with Nostr, I think it holds up well, but could be somewhat streamlined.

Upon opening the app, the user is prompted to either use their existing private key or "Create a new Nostr account." This is straightforward enough. "Account" is not a technically correct term with Nostr, but it is a term that new users would be familiar with and understand the basic concept.

The next screen announces that the account is ready, and presents the user with their public key, explaining that it is "a sort of username" that will allow others to find them on Nostr. While it is good to explain this to the user, it is unnecessary information at this point. This screen also prompts the user to set a nickname and set a password to encrypt their private key. Since the backup options also allow the user to set this password, I think this step could be pushed to a later time. This screen would better serve the new user if it simply prompted them to set a nickname and short bio that could be saved to a few default relays.

Of course, Amber is currently prompting for a password to be set up-front because the next screen requires the new user to download a "backup kit" in order to continue. While I do believe it is a good idea to encourage the creation of a backup, it is not crucial to do so immediately upon creation of a new npub that has nothing at stake if the private key is lost. This is something the UI could remind the user to do at a later time, reducing the friction of profile creation, and expediting getting them into the action.

Outside of these minor onboarding friction points, I think Amber does a great job of explaining to the user the purpose of each of its features, all within the app and without any need to reference external documentation. As long as the user understands the basic concept that their private key is being stored by Amber in order to sign requests from other Nostr apps, so they don't have to be given the private key, Amber is very good about explaining the rest without getting too far into the technical weeds.

The most glaring usability issue with Amber is that it isn't available in the Play Store. Average users expect to be able to find applications they can trust in their mobile device's default app store. There is a valid argument to be made that they are incorrect in this assumption, but that doesn't change the fact that this is the assumption most people make. They believe that applications in the Play Store are "safe" and that anything they can't install through the Play Store is suspect. The prompts that the Android operating system requires the user to approve when installing "unknown apps" certainly doesn't help with this impression.

Now, I absolutely love the Zapstore from franzap (npub1wf4…dgh9), but it doesn't do much to alleviate this issue. Users will still need to be convinced that it is safe to install the Zapstore from the GitHub repo, and then install Amber from there. Furthermore, this adds yet another step to the onboarding process.

Instead of:

Install Amber

Set up your keys

Install the client you want to use

Log in with Amber

The process becomes:

Go to the Zapstore GitHub and download the latest version from the releases page.

Install the APK you downloaded, allowing any prompt to install unknown apps.

Open Zapstore and install Amber, allowing any prompt to install unknown apps again.

Open Amber and set up your keys.

Install the client you want to use

Log in with Amber

An application as important as Amber for protecting users' private keys should be as readily available to the new user as possible. New users are the ones most prone to making mistakes that could compromise their private keys. Amber should be available to them in the Play Store.

How do UI Look?

Score: 4.5 / 5

Amber's UI can be described as clean but utilitarian. But then, Amber is a tool, so this is somewhat expected. It is not an app you will be spending a lot of time in, so the UI just needs to be serviceable. I would say it accomplishes this and then some. UI elements are generally easy to understand what they do, and page headings fill in the gaps where that is not the case.

I am not the biggest fan of the color-scheme, particularly in light-mode, but it is not bad in dark-mode at all, and Amber follows whatever theme you have set for your device in that respect. Additionally, the color choice does make sense given the application's name.

It must also be taken into consideration that Amber is almost entirely the product of a single developer's work. He has done a great job producing an app that is not only useful, but pleasant to interact with. The same cannot be said for most utility apps I have previously used, with interfaces that clearly made good design the lowest priority. While Amber's UI may not be the most beautiful Nostr app I have seen, design was clearly not an afterthought, either, and it is appreciated.

Relay Management

Score: 4.9 / 5

Even though Amber is not a Nostr client, where users can browse notes from their favorite npubs, it still relies heavily on relays for some of its features. Primarily, it uses relays for communicating with other Nostr apps for remote signing requests. However, it also uses relays to fetch profile data, so that each private key you add to Amber will automatically load your chosen username and profile picture.

In the relay settings, users can choose which relays are being used to fetch profile data, and which relays will be used by default when creating new remote signing connection strings.

The user can also see which relays are currently connected to Amber and even look at the information that has been passed back and forth on each of those active relays. This information about actively connected relays is not only available within the application, but also in the notification that Amber has to keep in your device's notification tray in order to continue to operate in the background while you are using other apps.

Optionality is the name of the game when it comes to how Amber handles relay selection. The user can just stick with the default signing relay, use their own relay as the default, or even use a different relay for each Nostr application that they connect to for remote signing. Amber gives the user an incredible amount of flexibility in this regard.

In addition to all of this, because not all relays accept the event types needed for remote signing, when you add a relay address to Amber, it automatically tests that relay to see if it will work. This alone can be a massive time saver, so users aren't trying to use relays that don't support remote signing and wondering why they can't log into noStrudel with the connection string they got from Amber.

The only way I could see relay management being improved would be some means of giving the user relay recommendations, in case they want to use a relay other than relay.nsec.app, but they aren't sure which other relays will accept remote signing events. That said, most users who want to use a different relay for signing remote events will likely be using their own, in which case recommendations aren't needed.

Current Users' Questions

The AskNostr hashtag can be a good indication of the pain points that other users are currently having with any Nostr application. Here are some of the most common questions submitted about Amber in the last two months.

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This is a good example of Amber working correctly, but the app the user is trying to log into not working. In my experience with #Olas in particular, it sometimes allows remote signer login, and sometimes doesn't. Amber will receive the signing request and I will approve it, but Olas remains on the login screen.

If Amber is receiving the signing requests, and you are approving them, the fault is likely with the application you are trying to log into.

That's it. That's all the repeated questions I could find. Oh, there were a few one-off questions where relay.nsec.app wouldn't connect, or where the user's out-of-date web browser was the issue. Outside of that, though, there were no common questions about how to use Amber, and that is a testament to Amber's ease of use all on its own.

Wrap Up

If you are on Android and you are not already using Amber to protect your nsec, please do yourself a favor and get it installed. It's not at all complicated to set up, and it will make trying out all the latest Nostr clients a safe and pleasant experience.

If you are a client developer and you have not added support for NIP-55 or NIP-46, do your users the courtesy of respecting the sanctity of their private keys. Even developers who have no intention of compromising their users' keys can inadvertently do so. Make that eventuality impossible by adding support for NIP-55 and NIP-46 signing.

Finally, I apologize for the extended time it took me to get this review finished. The time I have available is scarce, Nostr is distracting, and greenart7c3 (npub1w4u…0jr5) kept improving Amber even as I was putting it through its paces over the last two months. Keep shipping, my friend! You have made one of the most useful tools we have seen for Nostr to date!

Now... What should I review next?

Nostr Reviews nice ... #naddr1qq…tncc

2025-03-06T09:42:33Z

Nostr Reviews nice ...

quoting naddr1qq…tncc

It's been barely two years since I joined Nostr on my main npub, Dikaios1517 (npub1kun…3lhe), and in just that relatively short time, the amount of development on top of this protocol has been staggering. When jack (npub1sg6…f63m) first opened the floodgates of adoption by tweeting about Nostr, it felt like most of the available clients were barely serviceable and held together with a prayer and copious amounts of duct tape. Of course, it can sometimes still feel that way, but there are definitely some Nostr apps looking and feeling more polished and providing true innovation when compared with legacy social platforms. Indeed, there are a growing number of Nostr-based applications and tools that have very little to do with social media at all.

One thing we have not had available to the growing Nostr community, and those considering joining it, is a source for application reviews that is thorough, approachable, knowledgeable, and balanced. This is what I hope to begin to provide through this new npub dedicated to reviewing as many of the Nostr clients, apps, and tools as I possibly can, so you the reader can determine which ones will fit your needs, and perhaps help you find new ones you had never heard about.

One of the best parts about Nostr is the portability of your identity and social graph, allowing users to log into any Nostr-based application with their same "account" without some centralized tech giant like Google or Apple owning who you are and all of your data. Leverage this super-power of Nostr with me as we explore the best applications and tools the intrepid developers building on this platform have cooked up.

What will you review?

My choice of applications to review will be based on a few factors.

First, I will only be reviewing applications that have a production release, or are otherwise considered production ready by the developer. jb55 (npub1xts…kk5s), you won't have to worry that I will be putting NoteDeck under the microscope while it is still very much in alpha. All of us who love to try the new clients as soon as they are available understand well enough that there will be plenty of bugs, UI quirks, and rough edges to look past.

Second, I will generally be reviewing applications that are meant to be user-facing for the average person. That is, apps that your normie friends might soon be using, and then asking you why they can't edit anything they post. I will not be doing reviews of various relay implementations, for instance, unless they are designed to be approachable to the average user to install and manage. cloud fodder (npub10np…tl5h), your project might just be a notable exception.

Third, my reviews will be limited by the operating systems I have available to me at the time. Sorry folks over on iOS, Mac, and Windows. I will only be able to review apps I can run on Android, Linux, or my web browser for the time being.

How will the apps be rated?

I want to be thorough in my reviews, and yet avoid overloading my readers with information they don't care about. In order to attempt to achieve this, I will break my reviews into several sections, so readers can skip to the sections relevant to their interests.

First, I will provide a basic overview of the type of application I am reviewing, what it is trying to achieve, and why a user might want to try it out.

Next, I will give my overall impression of the application. The good, the bad, and the ugly, as it were, so that those who just want a brief rundown can get the TLDR right out the gate and be on their way.

Then we will begin diving into the nitty-gritty with an in depth look at the main features of the application. What it does well. What features seem lacking. What expected features are absent. What features make it unique and set it apart from other applications with a similar purpose.

For the sake of all the baby Nostriches out there, the next section will be an assessment of how approachable the application would likely be to a normie who is coming to Nostr with no idea what a public and private key are, what relays are, or why they might want to start interacting here instead of on a legacy equivalent. What would someone used to Twitter think of #Snort? What would someone used to Spotify think of #Fountain or #Wavlake?

The next section will be a review of the application's UI. The design and polish. How easy it is to find the things you want in the areas you would expect them. In short, how well the application achieves the goal of making the user feel at home and want to continue using the app just through quality UI design.

If you know me and my contstant harping on developers to include various forms of external signing, it should be no surprise to you that the next section will cover login options. What does the sign-in and sign-up flow look like, and does the user have to expose their private key to the application in order to use it?

A review of virtually any Nostr application would be incomplete without a section dedicated to zap integration. How prominent is zapping in the app? How easy is it to zap or start receiving zaps? Are zaps displayed in a way that encourages users to compete to be top zapper? Is Nostr Wallet Connect supported for using external wallets for one-tap-zapping?

Most Nostr applications, even "other stuff" clients, are designed to present some form of content to the user. The next section will cover how easy it is for the user to find the type of content they may be interested in, or to discover content they didn't know they might be interested in. For social clients, how easy is it to discover other users that they might want to follow?

The backbone of the protocol is the interplay between clients and relays, and the next section of the review will cover how the app manages relays. Are they hidden from the user? Are there sensible defaults? Can users who want to do so select the relays they prefer? Does the app respect relays the user has selected in other apps, or are the app's relays independent of those selected in other apps. Worse, does the app overwrite your selected relays with its defaults?

Finally, I will scour the #AskNostr feed for questions and comments from other users about the app under review to get more perspectives than just my own. What are the common pain-points other users are having? What do they love about the app? What features would they like to see added?

Are there other sections you would like to see me add before I start dropping reviews? Get them to me soon, because I am currently taking notes for my first review, which will be the #Primal #Android client!

PV 🤙

Signal's CEO: Then We're Leaving Sweden The government ...

2025-02-26T11:12:42Z

Signal's CEO: Then We're Leaving Sweden

The government wants Signal and Whatsapp to be forced to store messages sent using the apps. If it becomes a reality, we'll leave Sweden, says Signal's CEO Meredith Whittaker to SVT News.

» Published: February 25 2025

https://swedenherald.com/article/signals-ceo-then-were-leaving-sweden

This is a valid point that has to be examined. Did you? Asking ...

2025-02-25T09:16:49Z

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This is a valid point that has to be examined. Did you? Asking Grok is not enough nor responsible

Sorry, but they are just hypocrites and conformists ...

2025-02-24T17:12:51Z

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#naddr1qv…mhpr

2025-02-23T01:15:20Z

quoting naddr1qv…mhpr

Like fats, carbohydrates and have been unfairly demonised.

Carbs aren’t inherently bad.

Their impact depends on seasonality, local availability, sunlight exposure, and movement.

Traditional cultures ate carbs, in alignment with their environment, and thrived.

Today, we eat them indiscriminately, and it’s wrecking metabolic health.

Carbs in traditional diet: Context matters

Different cultures have consumed varying amounts of carbohydrates for centuries, but what mattered wasn’t just how much they ate, it was when and how.

→ Pacific Islanders consumed fruit and tubers year round, but they lived in high UV environments, stayed highly active, and had robust metabolic flexibility.

→ Northern Europeans consumed grains and dairy, but only seasonally and locally,** adapting to long winters with lower carbohydrate intake.

→ Inuit tribes had little to no carbs. Their environment, long, dark winters with minimal plant foods, dictated a high-fat, animal-based diet for survival.

Regardless of macronutrient ratios, these cultures remained free from metabolic disease.

Why?

→ They ate whole, unprocessed food: Nothing refined, industrialised, or out of sync with their seasons.

→ Their lifestyle supported their diet: They moved constantly and had high sun exposure.

→ There was no year-round abundance: Food availability changed with the seasons, and so did their metabolism.

<img src="https://blossom.primal.net/1b3f80f4a44d170a393f965603cd3abbbfa31be9ee7d6798c254c957656b005b.png">

Traditional Pacific Islander diet full of fruit and tubers.

The problem? We’re eating for winter year round

Fast forward to the modern world.

In his book, 'Don’t Eat for Winter', Cian Foley tells us "We eat like it’s winter all year long, high-carb, high-fat, ultra-processed, and completely disconnected from nature’s cues."

This has lead us to a metabolic mismatch:

→ We eat high-carb diets but stay indoors under artificial light, disrupting our ability to process them efficiently.

→ We consume food that isn’t seasonal or local, removing natural metabolic cycles.

→ We pair carbs with inactivity, leading to insulin resistance, fat gain, and metabolic dysfunction.

Carbs aren’t the problem.

Eating them disconnected from seasonality, local availability, sunlight exposure, and movement is.

<img src="https://blossom.primal.net/e43aa99bfa6e7fc9d936ab7c3df4da501a69b79f68dc783ca268a9451a8f18f9.png">

Homer Simpson eating highly processed carbs sitting under artificial light

Why does sunlight increases carbohydrate tolerance?

Sunlight improves insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, and mitochondrial efficiency, helping your body process carbs more effectively.

→ Activates the POMC-leptin-melanocortin pathway, that flip the switch in your body to burn fat more efficiently and respond better to insulin.

→ Releases Nitric oxide, which increases glucose uptake in muscles & reduces fat storage.

→ High UV exposure upregulates genes for glucose metabolism, making carbs easier to process in summer.

→ Mitochondrial efficiency improves with sunlight, allowing for better glucose usage and lower oxidative stress.

In short, if you get plenty of sunlight, your body can tolerate more carbohydrates (whole).

If you’re in a low-light environment e.g., winter, northern latitudes, or indoors all day, your tolerance decreases, and a lower-carb, higher-fat diet may be more suitable.

<img src="https://blossom.primal.net/f022959afa11132a80c80d0483415c32226d82ab1c21a06079eee22b6dc06c55.png">

How to eat carbs in sync with your environment

→ Align carb intake with your sunlight exposure: If you’re in a high-UV environment, your body is primed to handle more carbohydrates. In darker seasons, focus more on protein and fat.

→ Eat seasonally and locally: Summer fruits in the summer, root vegetables in colder months. Let nature dictate your intake.

→ Pair carbs with movement: Don’t consume high-carb meals if you’re sedentary. Use movement to enhance glucose uptake and metabolic flexibility but not as a punishment.

It should be said, if you have metabolic syndrome issues cutting carbs can be useful tool until it has been fixed.

You will thrive when you're connected to nature, not fighting against it.

Carbs are not the enemy, modern environments are.

It’s not about eliminating carbs but eating them correctly, in sync with light, seasonality, and movement.

-Chris

DMs → always open for those who need help.

If you want to regain metabolic flexibility and stop storing excessive fat, I have a 10 week programme just for you. Let’s talk.

Book a free call here → https://calendly.com/hello-chrispatrick

Grab Cian Foleys book 'Don't Eat For Winter' → https://www.donteatforwinter.com/

Die EU ist in jeder Hinsicht pleite. Der Besuch von Vance eine ...

2025-02-22T20:18:35Z

Die EU ist in jeder Hinsicht pleite. Der Besuch von Vance eine Höflichkeit zum "Absch(l)uss".

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naddr1qv…3sqx

Trumps Antrittsrede, seine Präsidentenerlasse, Personalentscheidungen und Amtshandlungen hatten schon in kurzer Zeit die Konturen der künftigen US-Außenpolitik erkennen lassen. Aber in München sprach der Vizepräsident auf einer bedeutenden Konferenz direkt zu den Europäern, den “Partnern” und “Verbündeten”. Und was er ihnen in aller Deutlichkeit mitteilte, war nichts anderes als eine 180-Grad Kehrtwende zur Politik der Vorgänger-Regierung. Die Botschaft war kein Vorschlag, sondern eine Ansage, die Inhalte sind inzwischen hinlänglich bekannt. Obwohl die Rede erwartungsgemäß mehr als reichlich kommentiert wurde, möchte ich noch einige Aspekte ergänzen, die ich bisher in den Kommentaren vermisst habe.

Im November 1988 wurde die Auslieferung der sowjetischen Zeitschrift “Sputnik” in der DDR gestoppt, was einem Verbot gleichkam. Der Anlaß waren kritische Betrachtungen über Stalin und Berichte über den Hitler-Stalin-Pakt, den es laut DDR-Geschichtsschreibung nicht gab. Es war eine Zensur von Informationen aus dem Land des “großen Bruders”, der Führungsmacht der sozialistischen Welt. Das Diktum “von der Sowjetunion lernen heißt siegen lernen” galt erkennbar nicht mehr. Das war zugleich der Höhepunkt einer ideologischen Entfremdung die 1986 begonnen hatte, als Gorbatschow “Glasnost” (Offenheit) und “Perestroika” (Reformen) einforderte, welche von der vergreisten DDR-Führung als unnötig und gefährlich abgelehnt wurden. Gorbatschow hatte richtig erkannt, dass die sozialistischen Staaten ökonomisch und gesellschaftlich gescheitert waren und ohne Reformen nicht überleben würden. Die Einsicht kam aber zu spät, die DDR kollabierte bereits ein Jahr später an ihrem Reformstau, die UdSSR Ende 1991 trotz der begonnenen Reformversuche.

Die Parallelen sind unverkennbar, eklatante politische Fehler (u.a. Euro seit 2009 und Migration seit 2015) haben die EU-Staaten zunächst zu Sanierungsfällen gemacht, durch die Corona-Politik zu Insolvenzkandidaten. Der Rubikon ist längst überschritten, die Schönwetter-Union ist nicht mehr zu retten. Den Amerikanern ist das klar, daher sind die Reform-Appelle von Vance wohl eher seiner Höflichkeit zuzurechnen. Für die US-Regierung ist die EU bereits jetzt nicht mehr existent, Verträge werden wieder direkt mit den Mitglieds-Staaten getroffen, und in den Ukraine-Verhandlungen ist kein Platz am Verhandlungstisch. Die Themenbereiche bei den Gesprächen in Riad haben aber auch gezeigt, dass Amerikaner und Russen in global-strategischen Dimensionen denken, die Ukraine ist zurecht nur ein Randthema. Die aktuelle Rhetorik europäischer Politiker hingegen ist niveaulos und kleinkariert, man spielt in der 2. Liga, die EU hat sich selbst vom Akteur zum Objekt degradiert.

Was bedeutet das für unsere Zukunft? Und was ist von der neuen US-Führung zu erwarten? Die unsäglichen Diskussionen darüber ob nun Trump und Musk gut oder böse sind, vernebelt nur eine klare Tatsache. Die EU hat keinen Rückhalt mehr vom “großen Bruder”, weder durch die NATO in Sachen Ukraine, noch durch Zensur von Systemkritikern (USAID, BigTech). Letzteres führt zu drei fundamentalen Veränderungen.\ \ 1. Das Narrativ von den “westlichen Werten” ist tot. Auf diesem Axiom der USA basierte die gesamte Propaganda-Maschine, es wurde zur Religion. Nun versuchen gerade Provinzpolitiker wie Pistorius und Habeck mit beschränkten rhetorischen Mitteln zu definieren was “westliche Werte” ohne die USA sind, was mehr für Begeisterung bei Satirikern beiträgt als zur Überzeugung von Tagesschau-Anhängern.\ \ 2. Die Deutungshoheit geht verloren weil immer mehr Publizisten ihr Fähnchen in den sich drehenden Wind hängen, sofern sie noch von Leser-Abos und Werbekunden abhängig sind. Die einsetzende Kakophonie verwirrt die Masse der schlichten Medien-Konsumenten, die über Jahrzehnte auf Nachrichten-Konformität dressiert worden sind. \ \ 3. Weniger Zensur in den sozialen Medien verschafft den kritischen Stimmen mehr Reichweite, “bedrohliche” Meinungsvielfalt entsteht. Leider können die meisten Kritiker aber nur kritisieren, was uns zurück in die Zeiten des Sputnik-Verbots führt.

Die DDR-Opposition hat beim Abriss der DDR mitgewirkt, über diese Rolle ist sie aber nie hinaus gekommen. Als die Mauer gefallen war und es um die Neugestaltung ging, hat sie kläglich versagt. Dem Großteil der heutigen Opposition droht das selbe Schicksal, weil sie keinen Plan für die Stunde Null hat. Bei Tauwetter darf man nicht mehr über den Winter diskutieren, sondern über das Bestellen der Felder. Wer die Saat ausbringt, entscheidet über die Ernte. Den Kollaps betreffend ist nur noch der Zeitpunkt unklar, für den Zeitraum danach jedoch alles. Wenn wir uns eine Bürgergesellschaft wünschen, dann müssen wir jetzt als Bürger aktiv werden, also DU, Leser. Spende für Pareto, oder für kritische Autoren und Aktivisten. Mach Dir Gedanken über die Zukunft und publiziere sie, hier auf Pareto, wir fördern den Bürger-Journalismus. Schließe Dich einem Projekt an, leiste einen Beitrag und gestalte die Zukunft. Macht wird nicht verteilt, Macht muss man sich erkämpfen.\ \ “Nur der verdient sich Freiheit wie das Leben, der täglich sie erobern muß.” Goethe, Faust Teil 2

Spenden für Pareto: https://geyser.fund/project/pareto

Pareto Landing Page: https://pareto.space

Pareto Marktplatz: https://pareto.space/read

#naddr1qv…xsey

2025-02-22T15:37:44Z

quoting naddr1qv…xsey

We've been busy. In my last update, I shared that I was sure MLS on Nostr was going to work and shared an early demo of the app. What a long time ago that seems now.

The big news is that White Noise is no longer just a demo. It's a real app. You can download the alpha release and run it for yourself on MacOS, Linux, or Android. iOS TestFlight is coming soon. Keep in mind that it's still very much alpha software; a lot is changing and I wouldn't recommend using it for anything serious quite yet.

We've been busy. In my last update, I shared that I was sure MLS on Nostr was going to work and shared an early demo of the app. What a long time ago that seems now.

Vision

Before we get to the detailed project updates, I wanted to share a bit of my vision for White Noise.

More and more; freedom of speech, freedom of association, and privacy are under attack. Just this week, Apple was forced to remove their iCloud advanced encryption feature for all UK citizens because the UK government demanded that Apple build a backdoor to allow access to customer data. The EU continues to push "Chat Control" legislation that would force companies to remove end-to-end encryption from their platforms. And governments across the world are enforcing draconian "hate speech" laws that criminalize speech that offends or upsets.

The freedom to express ourselves and discuss difficult topics is a critical precondition for maintaining a healthy society. Without the ability to assert ideas and argue their merits vigorously we have no way of making progress or creating a civil society based on shared values and goals. Ironically, the very laws and regulations that many western governments are enforcing to "protect" us are eroding and destroying the most free and innovative societies in history.

White Noise is to built to protect our freedom to gather, to express ourselves, and to discuss difficult topics. It's free and open source; anyone can fork the code and we'll never charge money to use it. It runs on a free and open source protocol; your identity and social graph is yours to own and control. You don't have to trust us with your data, everything is end-to-end encrypted and metadata is next to non-existent. We don't even run any servers, so government data requests will forever fall on deaf ears.

We want to build the fastest, most secure and private, and the most usable messenger in the world. Whether you want to use it to plan a family BBQ or overthrow a tyrant, White Noise should give you the tools you need to make it happen.

If you find this compelling and want to help, please consider contributing to the project or donating.

Progress

Alright, let's talk about where we're at with the project.

Current functionality

Multiple accounts. You can login, or create, many different Nostr accounts in the app.

Search your nostr contact list, search for users you don't follow, or add contacts using an npub or hex public key.

Create DM groups. Right now, you can only create chats with a single other user. Under the hood, these DMs are actually groups, I just haven't added the UI for adding/removing users and managing the group.

Send messages, reply to messages, and add reactions. As you would expect from a messenging app.

View group information.

Settings that allows you to manage your accounts, relays, and other app settings.

Upcoming

An amazing hackathon group from Bitcoin++ in Brasil has recently added NWC (nostr wallet connect) support to the app. Paste lightning invoices into chats and they'll become QR codes that you can scan or pay them with a single click in the conversation! This will be in the next release.

Add support for encrypted media in chats using Blossom. We'll start with images, but plan to add video, audio messages, and documents soon.

Groups with more than two users. We'll add the ability to add/remove users and manage the group. This will also include some upgrades to further improve the forward secrecy of group chats.

iOS TestFlight. Gated app stores suck. We'll get White Noise on iOS into TestFlight as soon as possible.

Links

The repo

Releases

Previous updates

RoboSats Twitter ...

2025-02-22T14:44:59Z

RoboSats Twitter (https://nitter.net/RoboSats/status/1670064891275759618)

Extremely informative thread on different P2P structures, and an early history of bitcoin P2P escrow schemes.

Worth a read! 🤖👍

Clearly explains how a Lightning hold invoice functions in a P2P exchange like RoboSats. See the RoboSats docs too: https://learn.robosats.com/docs/escrow/#what-is-a-hold-invoice

Quote Tweet Thread @JonnyJi50127056 :

"LA CUSTODIA Y LA CONFIANZA EN LOS INTERCAMBIO P2P DE #BITCOIN
Una de las formas más simples de conseguir Bitcoin es en los intercambios de P2P, sitios donde el comprador/vendedor puede intercambiar directamente de una persona a otra los bitcoin a cambio de..." (https://nitter.net/JonnyJi50127056/status/1669841091615440905)

Matt Corallo is one of Bitcoin’s most prolific developers and ...

2025-02-20T06:30:19Z

Matt Corallo is one of Bitcoin’s most prolific developers and opinionated voices… especially on social media. Having been in the space for nearly a decade and a half, he’s earned the right to an occasional grudge. In this new recurring newsletter, we’ll see what’s grinding Matt’s gears this month.

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If I've learned anything in my nearly 15 years of working on bitcoin, it's that building trustless stuff on bitcoin is Hard (with a capital H). For the last 14 years, I've spent probably tens of thousands of hours trying to create the best user experiences for people who want to use bitcoin in a truly noncustodial way. Yet, every day feels like more of an uphill battle than the last.

...
Given the options today, Lightning, directly on a bitcoiner's device, is the only viable option here and ultimately must play an important role in any wallet wishing to consider itself a standard-bearer for Bitcoin.

https://spiralbtc.substack.com/p/custodial-solutions-are-not-solutions?triedRedirect=true

I think it is more like "people must better than centralized ...

2025-02-14T20:11:49Z

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I think it is more like "people must better than centralized mass formation media" otherwise humanity is dead.
Nostr is already better and will be home for educated life forms.

NIP 13 introduces the PoW, as a means of spam deterrence. ...

2025-02-09T22:14:47Z

NIP 13 introduces the PoW, as a means of spam deterrence.
https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/13.md

There's another nip (not yet published) that will introduce reputation.

#nips #nostr #PoW #spam

No. But cosmic with Nixos and Fedora.

2025-02-07T20:03:18Z

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No. But cosmic with Nixos and Fedora.

Aus The ₿itcoin Myths debunked #24 - Quantencomputer würden ...

2025-02-07T19:51:15Z

Aus The ₿itcoin Myths debunked

#24 - Quantencomputer würden die Sicherheit von Bitcoin brechen?

Obwohl ECDSA unter Quantencomputern unsicher ist, gibt es Quantencomputer noch nicht und wird es wahrscheinlich auch eine Weile nicht geben. Das DWAVE-System, über das in der Presse oft geschrieben wird, ist, selbst wenn alle seine Behauptungen wahr sind, kein Quantencomputer einer Art, der für Kryptographie verwendet werden könnte. Die Sicherheit von Bitcoin hängt bei richtiger Verwendung mit einer neuen Richtung bei jeder Transaktion von mehr als nur ECDSA ab: Kryptografische Hashes sind unter QC viel stärker als ECDSA.

Die Sicherheit von Bitcoin wurde so konzipiert, dass sie abwärtskompatibel aktualisiert werden kann und bei einer drohenden Bedrohung aktualisiert werden kann (vgl. Aggarwal et al. 2017, „Quantenangriffe auf Bitcoin und wie man sich davor schützt“).

Siehe die Auswirkungen von Quantencomputern auf die Public-Key-Kryptografie.

Das Risiko von Quantencomputern besteht auch für Finanzinstitute wie Banken, da sie bei der Transaktionen.

Hier ist eine meisterhafte Antwort auf Angriffe auf Bitcoin mit Quantencomputing von Andreas Antonopulous.

#quantum_proofing #bitcoin

Citadel v0.2.3 and #Citadel Nirvati Technical Preview Are ...

2025-02-06T13:38:07Z

Citadel v0.2.3 and #Citadel Nirvati Technical Preview Are Available to Download As Alpha Software

"Citadel is modern, mostly open source and soon to be fully FLOSS #Bitcoin #Node implementation originally based on Umbrel, but we have moved most of our codebase away from Umbrel."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/citadel-v0-2-3-and-citadel-nirvati-available/

Moving self-hosting beyond servers

Recently, self-hosting has been getting more popular. It promises independence of centralized cloud providers, and is giving control back to users. So far, there have been many issues with self-hosting that made many existing solutions impractical to use in practice, or at least significantly diminished the benefits. Self-hosting should be as simple as using cloud providers, but in a sovereign manner. That is why we are building Nirvati. In this post, I want to explain some of the conceptual drawbacks in currently available solutions, such as CasaOS, umbrelOS or startOS; and try to explain how we are building a better platform. Nirvati’s benefits are not just at the software level, but extend to the underlying concepts and ideas. This is why we can’t easily improve an existing software, but decided to build one from scratch.

Who owns your server?

Right now, many popular software projects that facilitate self-hosting are not really open source. While startOS is a notable exception, other solutions, such as umbrelOS or CasaOS claim to be “open”, but delay code releases, or don’t really have an open source license that allows any modifications. This considerably takes away control of “your” server. If you depend on a company to sustain the development of a software, that company could make arbitrary decisions (removing apps via an update, charging a fee for updates, take away download servers, ...) which could significantly impact what you can do with “your” server. Nirvati fixes this by using a Copyleft license. That basically means that you as a user can do anything you’d like with the code. There is just one exception: If you share (or sell) software based on our code with your modifications, you need to grant the same rights to your users we granted you. This ensures that even if a company decides to build a hosting solution or an alternative software on top, their version stays completely open, and we can merge back improvements. As part of the commercial backing, many systems hide support for 3rd party apps, or don’t support them at all, which makes you depend on another service with no easy way to opt out. In contrast, Nirvati allows you to add 3rd party app stores right into the main apps list, not a separate, hidden menu.

https://nirvati.org/blog/nirvati-0-1-0-launch

Day two of Bitcoin no longer being legal tender in El Salvador. ...

2025-02-02T10:31:54Z

Day two of Bitcoin no longer being legal tender in El Salvador. Some updates...
#ElSalvador #Bukele #IMF #Bitcoin

"There are a lot of people who seem to misunderstand what Legal Tender means and also how IMF loans work

Bitcoin is no longer legal tender, anyone claiming the contrary is at best misinformed. I've attached what the actual law changes are so you can read for yourself that the language was changed, removing all references as bitcoin as money or legal tender, plus the actual conditions, such as the govt accepting bitcoin for things such as taxes, are now prohibited. I've also attached a screenshot of what the definition of legal tender is

El Salvador will not be able to buy Bitcoin with the loan, either direct or indirect. This is just an ignorant cope from a lot of bitcoiners tbh. Yes, money is fungible but the IMF isn't evil because they are dumb. They set the terms and it is at their sole discretion if the sprit of those conditions are being met. This isn't my opinion this is literally how every IMF loan has been structured for decades. Read a book. I'm so tired of seeing this cope. I will once again offer this: if you think I'm wrong and that El Salvador will take this money and then use it, either direct or indirect, to buy bitcoin, then let's bet 1 Bitcoin on it. If you're right, I send you one bitcoin. If you're wrong, you donate one bitcoin to @MyfirstBitcoin_

What about the one bitcoin per day program? I don't know. The language of the draft agreement doesn't seem to prohibit the continuation of that program and therefore I would have presumed that it would continue. That said, the fact they have been skipping days for the first time ever and with zero explanation makes me wonder. There is a screenshot of a three day gap in purchases from earlier this week and you can look this all up yourself on the blockchain of course

Final thoughts: The IMF is the enemy. Yesterday, today, tomorrow and EVERY DAY. This isn't necessarily about the content of the changes it's about making a deal with the devil. If you lay down with dogs, you get fleas"

https://fixupx.com/jdennehy_writes/status/1885346352621617615

"He sniffed the sweetness of the tawny grass, which entered ...

2025-02-02T09:50:58Z

"He sniffed the sweetness of the tawny grass, which entered his brain and set his thoughts whirling on from the particular to the universal."
Martin Eden -Jack London

#MicroStrategy has no chill ... https://m.primal.net/OMaq.jpg

2025-02-02T08:29:59Z

#MicroStrategy has no chill ...

Then for sure it will ... #note1uz4…g57l

2025-02-02T08:21:12Z

Then for sure it will ...

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🇪🇺 ECB chief Lagarde says she "is confident" that Bitcoin will not end up in the EU central bank reserves.

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IMF loans comes with strings attached and they will not be ok ...

2025-02-02T08:18:31Z

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IMF loans comes with strings attached and they will not be ok with buying more Bitcoin with it.

Try cosmic ... https://system76.com/cosmic/

2025-02-02T08:08:30Z

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Try cosmic ...
https://system76.com/cosmic/

Jeffrey Sachs: "U.S. Leaders Are Stupid & Arrogant!" ...

2025-02-02T07:42:57Z

Jeffrey Sachs: "U.S. Leaders Are Stupid & Arrogant!"

Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs doesn't hold back in this explosive interview. He exposes U.S. arrogance, the misunderstandings and failures of global institutions, and why we can't trust our leaders. From Ukraine to Nord Stream, from deep state politics to global power struggles - this is a must-watch conversation!

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/2DmVkaivKyw

Never is early enough.

2025-02-01T01:31:00Z

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Never is early enough.

Hej, looking forward to meetup. We do Lightning nodes in Conil ...

2025-01-31T14:33:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…vuwe
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Hej, looking forward to meetup. We do Lightning nodes in Conil for SMBs so far it´s three and counting 🙂

Conil btcmap.org
https://btcmap.org/map#16/36.27847/-6.08713

Bukele failed his people as a economist, he spent to fast to much ...

2025-01-31T11:39:58Z

In reply to nevent1q…5dx3
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Bukele failed his people as a economist, he spent to fast to much money on debt and now he accepted a deal with the devil the #IMF!! It is not about Bitcoin and the reserves they are developing great but he did not have enough for the amount of reckless spending.

Learn the basics from Milei and the Austrian economists Mr. Bukele !!

Here is the background:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20e3l3xllwo

"El Salvador has struck a $1.4bn (£1.1bn) loan deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after agreeing to scale back its controversial bitcoin policies.

The global lender said risks related to the adoption of the world's largest cryptocurrency had eased now that businesses will be allowed to decide whether or not to accept bitcoin.

In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to make bitcoin legal tender.

This week, the cryptocurrency briefly hit a fresh record high of more than $108,000.

"The potential risks of the Bitcoin project will be diminished significantly in line with Fund policies," the IMF announcement said.

"Legal reforms will make acceptance of Bitcoin by the private sector voluntary. For the public sector, engagement in Bitcoin-related economic activities and transactions in and purchases of Bitcoin will be confined."

The deal, which is aimed to help support El Salvador's economy, still needs to approved by the IMF's executive board.

The IMF had opposed the Salvadorean President Nayib Bukele's crypto-friendly policies, warning they could become an obstacle to it offering financial assistance.

Still, Bukele celebrated on social media as bitcoin rallied after Donald Trump's US election victory in November.
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Danke für den Interessanten Beitrag. Die Kernaussagen basieren ...

2025-01-23T08:47:16Z

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Danke für den Interessanten Beitrag.

Die Kernaussagen basieren auf einem Modell der Werteebenen (Spiral Dynamics), das zwar interessante psychologische und soziologische Einsichten bietet, aber aus meiner Sicht stark vereinfachend und normativ wirkt.

Es wird hier unterstellt, dass Gesellschaften und Individuen sich linear auf bestimmten "Werteebenen" entwickeln, wobei die Ebenen hierarchisch strukturiert erscheinen.

Dies widerspricht (m)einer libertären Sichtweise, die Vielfalt und individuelle Selbstbestimmung als Grundprinzipien der Freiheit betrachtet, anstatt gesellschaftliche Entwicklungen in Kategorien zu zwingen.

Das Model zeigt zwar interessante Differenzierungen auf, ist jedoch aus libertärer Sicht zu kollektivistisch und zentralistisch geprägt und genau da sind aud meiner Sicht die Ursachen der aktuellen Demokratie-Krise zu sehen.

Ein dezentralisierter, individueller Ansatz, der auf Freiwilligkeit und Marktmechanismen basiert, wird nicht berücksichtigt, obwohl er eine zunehmend tragfähige Alternative zu den beschriebenen Wertesystemen darstellt.

Viele der beschriebenen Herausforderungen (z. B. Umweltprobleme, soziale Konflikte) können durch den Rückzug des Staates und die Einführung (wirklich) freier Märkte und privater Vereinbarungen besser gelöst werden - hierbei stellen die deutschen, staatlichen "Privatisierungen" z.B. im Bereich Gesundheit oder der Bahn eben keine wirklich freie Märkte her, sondern im Gegenteil konzern-staatliche Oligopole.

Gesellschaften sollten nicht danach beurteilt werden, auf welcher "Werteebene" sie sich befinden, sondern ob sie die Freiheit des Individuums respektieren und fördern.

Anstatt Werteebenen als evolutionäre Stadien zu betrachten, sollte der Fokus auf der freiwilligen Kooperation zwischen Individuen liegen, unabhängig von deren Weltbildern.

Prima, sehr gehaltvoller Artikel. 😇Vielleicht etwas ...

2025-01-19T14:55:28Z

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Prima, sehr gehaltvoller Artikel. 😇Vielleicht etwas umfangreich für ELI5 ? Mehr Fokus auf leichten Einstieg und Vorteile und etwas weniger technische Begriffe, dann ist es noch besser.

Prof. Dr. Rupert Scholz – #Meinungsfreiheit – ein #Grundrecht ...

2025-01-16T11:52:40Z

Prof. Dr. Rupert Scholz – #Meinungsfreiheit – ein #Grundrecht in Gefahr? - YouTube
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hDsVR3DN-mA

Prof. Dr. Rupert Scholz, Professor emeritus der Universität München (Lehrstuhl für Öffentliches Recht und Verwaltungswissenschaften), von 1981 bis 1988 Senator in Berlin, 1988 bis 1989 Bundesverteidigungsminister.
Von 1990 bis 2002 Mitglied des Deutschen Bundestages, 1998 bis 2002 Vorsitzender des Rechtsausschusses.

Rupert Scholz ist einer der bekanntesten Staatsrechtler Deutschlands, Mitherausgeber und -autor des führenden Kommentars zum Grundgesetz Dürig/Herzog/Scholz.

Referat zum Symposium „Meinungsfreiheit - ein Grundrecht in Gefahr“ des Netzwerks Kritische Richter und Staatsanwälte – KRiStA (https://netzwerkkrista.de), 16.11.2024 im Volkspark Halle (Saale)

➡️@ecopolis .news⬅️

Let's wait and have some tea. 🤠

2024-11-09T10:35:52Z

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Let's wait and have some tea. 🤠

I just published a new read on Nostr! Quantum Mechanics and ...

2024-10-09T21:57:35Z

I just published a new read on Nostr!
Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness: Strange Bedfellows
"Does consciousness play a special role in quantum mechanics?"
Check it out:

[#consciousness](/t/consciousness)
[#physic](/t/physic)
[#quantum](/t/quantum)-mechanics

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# Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness: Strange Bedfellows

"Does consciousness play a special role in quantum mechanics?"

Abstract

Could there be a connection between quantum mechanics and consciousness? This Question has fascinated scholars for years. Some believe that consciousness plays a role in how we interpret quantum theory. This essay explores whether consciousness is a fundamental component of quantum mechanics, addressing both the "hard problem" of consciousness and the various interpretations of quantum theory. By critically analyzing arguments from prominent figures like David Chalmers and Barry Loewer, the essay argues that while consciousness presents a significant challenge in understanding reality, current quantum theories may not provide the final answers. Instead, the "hard problem" of consciousness could be the unresolved issue that quantum mechanics needs to address, making it the "elephant in the room" that scientists often avoid.

1. Introduction

The relationship between quantum mechanics and consciousness is one of the most intriguing and contentious debates in modern science and philosophy. Quantum mechanics, the physics of the very small, has upended our classical understanding of the universe, introducing phenomena such as superposition, entanglement, and wavefunction collapse that defy intuition. Simultaneously, consciousness - the subjective experience of being aware - remains one of the most profound mysteries in science, famously described by David Chalmers (1995) as the "hard problem." The intersection of these two enigmatic fields has led to the proposal that consciousness may play a special role in quantum mechanics, particularly in the process of wavefunction collapse, where observation seems to determine physical reality. This essay explores the question: Does consciousness play a special role in quantum mechanics?

Advocates of this idea, such as Wigner and Stapp, have argued that consciousness is not merely an observer in quantum mechanics but an active participant that influences quantum events. However, this view is not without its critics. Many physicists and philosophers, including Barry Loewer, argue that connecting consciousness to quantum mechanics is speculative and unsupported by empirical evidence. Despite these criticisms, the possibility that consciousness could be the "elephant in the room" that quantum mechanics needs to address remains an open question. This essay will explore the various interpretations of quantum mechanics that engage with or avoid the issue of consciousness and will argue that the hard problem of consciousness is maybe a vital, yet often ignored, aspect of a better understanding of quantum physics.

2. The Basics of Quantum Mechanics

Quantum mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with the behavior of particles at the smallest scale - atoms and subatomic particles. It is governed by principles that are vastly different from the deterministic laws of classical physics. One of the foundational concepts of quantum mechanics is the wavefunction, a mathematical function that describes the probabilities of a particle's properties, such as position and momentum. Unlike in classical mechanics, where a particle has a definite position and momentum, in quantum mechanics, these properties are described by a probability distribution.

One of the most famous principles of quantum mechanics is superposition, which states that a particle can exist in multiple states simultaneously until it is observed. This is famously illustrated by Schrödinger's cat thought experiment, where a cat in a box is simultaneously alive and dead until the box is opened, and an observation is made. Another critical concept is entanglement, where particles become linked, so the state of one particle instantaneously affects the state of another, regardless of the distance between them.

The wavefunction collapse is perhaps the most perplexing aspect of quantum mechanics. When a quantum system is observed, the wavefunction collapses, and the system settles into a definite state. This raises the question: What causes the wavefunction to collapse? Is it the act of measurement itself, or does consciousness play a role in this process? The measurement problem in quantum mechanics has led some to propose that consciousness is necessary for wavefunction collapse, thus connecting the two fields in a profound way.

3. The Hard Problem of Consciousness

David Chalmers (1995) famously distinguished between the "easy" and "hard" problems of consciousness. The easy problems involve explaining the cognitive functions and processes that underlie perception, memory, and behavior. These problems, while challenging, are considered solvable through the standard methods of cognitive science and neuroscience. The hard problem, on the other hand, is the problem of subjective experience - why and how physical processes in the brain give rise to the rich inner life of sensation, emotion, and awareness. This subjective aspect of consciousness, also known as qualia (Latin “of what sort”), remains resistant to reductive explanation.

Chalmers (1995) argues that the hard problem of consciousness cannot be solved by merely explaining the functions of the brain. There is a gap between physical processes and the experience of those processes - a gap that traditional science struggles to bridge. This has led some theorists to propose that consciousness might be fundamental to the universe, rather than a byproduct of physical processes. This idea has significant implications for quantum mechanics, particularly in the context of the measurement problem. If consciousness is indeed fundamental, it may play a direct role in the collapse of the wavefunction, linking the hard problem of consciousness with the mysteries of quantum mechanics.

4. Consciousness and Quantum Mechanics

The idea that consciousness plays a special role in quantum mechanics is most closely associated with the Consciousness Collapse Proposal (CCP). This theory suggests that the act of observation by a conscious being is what causes the wavefunction to collapse into a definite state. This view was championed by physicists like Eugene Wigner and Henry Stapp, who argued that consciousness must be integrated into our understanding of quantum mechanics. According to Wigner, consciousness is the ultimate cause of the wavefunction collapse, implying that the physical world does not exist in a definite state until it is observed by a conscious mind (Wigner, 1967).

However, the CCP is not without its critics. Barry Loewer (2003) argues that the connection between consciousness and quantum mechanics is speculative and lacks empirical support. He contends that while quantum mechanics may involve strange and counterintuitive phenomena, there is no evidence that consciousness plays a direct role in these processes. Loewer suggests that alternative interpretations of quantum mechanics, such as the Ghirardi-Rimini-Weber (GRW) theory and Bohmian mechanics, offer explanations for wavefunction collapse that do not require the involvement of consciousness (Loewer, 2003).

Despite these criticisms, the idea that consciousness could be fundamental to quantum mechanics remains a compelling possibility. The CCP aligns with the notion that consciousness is not just an epiphenomenon of brain activity but a fundamental aspect of reality. This perspective challenges the materialist view that physical processes alone are sufficient to explain all phenomena, including consciousness. Instead, it suggests that consciousness might be the key to resolving the mysteries of quantum mechanics.

5. The Elephant in the Room: The Hard Problem of Consciousness in Quantum Mechanics

The central thesis of this section is that the hard problem of consciousness, as articulated by David Chalmers (1995), represents an unresolved issue in the interpretation of quantum mechanics, and may be the "elephant in the room" that most scientific theories attempt to avoid. While many physicists adopt materialist interpretations of quantum mechanics that sidestep the issue of consciousness, it is increasingly difficult to ignore the possibility that consciousness might play a fundamental role in the behaviour of quantum systems. This section will argue that the hard problem of consciousness is not just a philosophical curiosity but a crucial component in understanding the true nature of quantum mechanics.

Consciousness as a Fundamental Aspect of Reality

The hard problem of consciousness refers to the challenge of explaining how and why physical processes in the brain give rise to subjective experience—what it feels like to perceive, think, and be aware. Chalmers (1995) argues that the hard problem is distinct from the "easy" problems of explaining cognitive functions and behaviours because it involves the subjective nature of experience, which cannot be fully captured by a purely physical explanation. This problem is central to the question of whether consciousness plays a role in quantum mechanics because it challenges the materialist assumption that everything can be explained in terms of physical processes.

One argument in favour of consciousness playing a fundamental role in quantum mechanics is that it may help solve the measurement problem—the question of why and how the wavefunction collapses when a measurement is made. According to the Consciousness Collapse Proposal (CCP), the collapse of the wavefunction occurs when a conscious observer interacts with the system, suggesting that consciousness is a necessary component of reality. This idea challenges the traditional view of quantum mechanics as a purely objective, observer-independent theory and implies that consciousness is more than just a byproduct of physical processes (Stapp, 1993).

In this view, consciousness is not simply an epiphenomenon of the brain but a fundamental aspect of reality that interacts with the physical world in a way that science has yet to fully understand. This perspective aligns with certain interpretations of quantum mechanics, such as the von Neumann-Wigner interpretation, which posits that consciousness plays an active role in the collapse of the wavefunction. While this interpretation remains controversial, it highlights the possibility that consciousness could be integral to the functioning of the universe at a fundamental level.

Avoidance of the Hard Problem in Mainstream Science

Despite the compelling nature of the hard problem, mainstream scientific interpretations of quantum mechanics often avoid addressing consciousness directly. For example, the Many Worlds Interpretation (MWI) of quantum mechanics sidesteps the issue of wavefunction collapse altogether by proposing that all possible outcomes of a quantum measurement exist simultaneously in parallel worlds. In this framework, there is no need to invoke consciousness as a factor in determining the outcome of a quantum event, as every possible outcome is realized in some branch of the multiverse (Everett, 1957). While MWI elegantly avoids the problem of collapse, it does so at the cost of ignoring the role of consciousness, which remains unexplained.

Similarly, the Ghirardi-Rimini-Weber (GRW) theory offers an objective collapse model that introduces spontaneous collapses of the wavefunction, independent of observation or consciousness. This theory attempts to solve the measurement problem without invoking consciousness by suggesting that wavefunctions collapse randomly after a certain threshold is reached (Ghirardi, Rimini, & Weber, 1986). Although GRW provides a mathematically consistent solution to the measurement problem, it does not address the hard problem of consciousness, leaving the nature of subjective experience untouched.

These interpretations reflect a broader tendency in science to focus on solving the technical aspects of quantum mechanics while avoiding the deeper philosophical questions about consciousness. This approach is understandable, given that the hard problem of consciousness is notoriously difficult to address within the framework of materialist science. However, by sidestepping the issue, these interpretations may be missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. If consciousness is indeed fundamental to the collapse of the wavefunction, as proponents of the CCP suggest, then any interpretation that ignores consciousness is inherently incomplete.

The Case for Addressing Consciousness in Quantum Mechanics

Given the limitations of current interpretations of quantum mechanics, there is a strong case to be made for addressing the hard problem of consciousness directly. One of the key challenges in integrating consciousness into quantum mechanics is the lack of empirical evidence linking consciousness to wavefunction collapse. Critics like Barry Loewer (2003) argue that the CCP is speculative and lacks the rigorous experimental support needed to be taken seriously as a scientific theory. This criticism is valid, as science requires empirical validation to support theoretical claims.

However, the absence of empirical evidence does not necessarily invalidate the idea that consciousness could play a role in quantum mechanics. The lack of direct evidence may simply reflect the limitations of current experimental methods, which are not yet sophisticated enough to test the relationship between consciousness and quantum phenomena. Furthermore, the hard problem of consciousness remains unresolved by conventional science, suggesting that new approaches may be needed to explore the connection between consciousness and the physical world.

In response to critics, proponents of the CCP could argue that quantum mechanics itself has a long history of challenging conventional notions of reality. The very existence of phenomena like entanglement and superposition defies classical logic and suggests that our understanding of the universe is incomplete. If consciousness is indeed fundamental to the fabric of reality, then it is possible that it plays a role in these quantum phenomena in ways that we do not yet fully understand. Rather than dismissing the CCP as speculative, it may be more productive to consider it as a potential avenue for further research, one that could ultimately lead to a deeper understanding of both consciousness and quantum mechanics.

6. Personal Viewpoint: Consciousness as a Vital Component in Quantum Mechanics

In my view, the hard problem of consciousness is not just an interesting philosophical challenge but a vital issue that must be addressed if we are to fully understand quantum mechanics. The reluctance of many scientists to engage with the hard problem is understandable, given the difficulty of the question and the lack of empirical evidence. However, this avoidance may be preventing us from making significant progress in understanding the true nature of reality.

I believe that the hard problem of consciousness represents a fundamental gap in our understanding of the universe - one that cannot be ignored if we are to develop a complete theory of quantum mechanics. While alternative interpretations like the GRW theory and the Many Worlds Interpretation offer solutions to the technical problems of quantum mechanics, they do so by avoiding the deeper question of consciousness. This approach, while pragmatic, may ultimately prove to be a dead end if consciousness is indeed integral to the behaviour of quantum systems.

Addressing the hard problem of consciousness in the context of quantum mechanics requires a willingness to think beyond the current boundaries of science and to explore new theoretical frameworks that integrate consciousness into our understanding of the physical world. This may involve revisiting ideas like the Consciousness Collapse Proposal or developing entirely new theories that link consciousness with quantum phenomena in ways that we have not yet imagined.

At the same time, it is important to approach this question with a critical and balanced perspective. While the idea that consciousness plays a role in quantum mechanics is intriguing, it is essential to remain open to alternative explanations and to demand rigorous empirical evidence to support any claims. The history of science is filled with theories that seemed promising but ultimately proved to be incorrect, and we must be careful not to fall into the trap of speculation without evidence.

Conclusion

In Summary, I believe that the hard problem of consciousness is the "elephant in the room" that quantum mechanics needs to address. While traditional interpretations of quantum theory have tried to solve the measurement problem without involving consciousness it might be ignoring a part of reality.

By blending the matter of consciousness into quantum mechanics we could potentially gain a comprehensive view of the universe - one that appreciates both the enigmatic nature of subjective experiences and the elegant mathematics of some quantum mechanics theories. Even though this viewpoint is speculative and needs investigation it presents a glimpse into a future where consciousness and quantum mechanics are seen as interconnected elements of existence.

References

- CHALMERS, D. J. (1995). FACING UP TO THE PROBLEM OF CONSCIOUSNESS. JOURNAL OF CONSCIOUSNESS STUDIES, 2(3), 200-219.

- EVERETT, H. (1957). “RELATIVE STATE” FORMULATION OF QUANTUM MECHANICS. REVIEWS OF MODERN PHYSICS, 29(3), 454-462.

- GHIRARDI, G. C., RIMINI, A., & WEBER, T. (1986). UNIFIED DYNAMICS FOR MICROSCOPIC AND MACROSCOPIC SYSTEMS. PHYSICAL REVIEW D, 34(2), 470-491.

- LOEWER, B. (2003). CONSCIOUSNESS AND QUANTUM THEORY: STRANGE BEDFELLOWS.

- STAPP, H. P. (1993). MIND, MATTER, AND QUANTUM MECHANICS. SPRINGER.

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Wie immer eine Empfehlung. --- Welches Leben wollen wir? ...

2024-10-01T19:05:01Z

Wie immer eine Empfehlung.
---
Welches Leben wollen wir?

Zentralistische Sklaverei oder dezentrale Befreiung? Zwei aktuelle Gespräche über die geistige Situation der Zeit und unsere Optionen darin.
https://www.freischwebende-intelligenz.org/p/welches-leben-wollen-wir

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2024-09-21T18:51:24Z

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Just like to doa test comment ...

yes. It is the witchcraft of beautifull simplicity! Congrats ...

2024-09-13T09:34:13Z

yes. It is the witchcraft of beautifull simplicity! Congrats Alby (npub1get…0nfm) for this brave design decision - please stick to it.

# ÖLAND HARVEST FESTIVAL - Saturday Bitcoin Meetup and Pool ...

2024-09-12T13:07:39Z

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# ÖLAND HARVEST FESTIVAL - Saturday Bitcoin Meetup and Pool Party:

Agenda

14:00-14:30 Introduction incl. Q&A - (ME):
Bitcoin and money laundering (AML/KYC facts and figures + Bitcoin basics)

—- 15 Min. Coffee break —-

14:45-15:30 Lightning Workshop 'Who is Uncle Jim?' incl. Q&A: (MP)

- Get a lightning wallet for fast and easy payments wherever you go without being forced to be watched by anybody
- Connect your wallet, use Bitcoin & Nostr for censorship-resistant chat and global value-for-value publishing (get Sats for sharing)
- Join and be part of our global decentralized village infrastructure (community nodes and relays)

15:30-16:00 MX12art: Augmented reality walk-around

—- 15 Min. Coffee break —-

16:15-16:45 Bitcoin Mining incl. Q&A (RH)

Introduction, Solo/ Crowd mining, heat & mine

16:45-17:15 Presentation "Nostr as a tool for improved human cooperation" - (ME)

17:15 Closing & Wrap up (ME)

17:30 - 21:00 Bitcoin Pool Party & BBQ

Hangout with MX12art, beers and barbecue around the pool!
https://flockstr.s3.amazonaws.com/event/PsESULkzmKCbgaf9-CxPN

Political extremists taking over a successful Open Source project ...

2024-08-21T21:49:34Z

Political extremists taking over a successful Open Source project -- from the inside -- and imposing wild, discriminatory, political policies

NixOS commits "purge" of "Nazi" contributors, forces abdication of founder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsDYul3J3Dc
03.07.2024
The Linux project descends into chaos as political activists enforce extremist politics.

Article
https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5819317/nixos-commits-a-purge-of-nazi-contributors-forces-abdication-of-founder

"I must express my deep disappointment and disbelief at the accusation of excluding people from minority or marginalized backgrounds," stated the Nix founder in a blog post on April 26th.

The following day, the Nix Foundation Board denounced the words of the Nix founder.

Then -- and this seriously happened -- the Nix Foundation Board began drafting an abdication letter on behalf of the NixOS founder.

This is real. Eelco Dolstra, the founder of Nix, had an abdication letter written for him and was pressured into signing it. One of the drafters made a note to the Nix Founder that he must add himself as a signatory of the letter "for it to appear amicable".

The abdication letter was posted, with the Nix Founder as a signatory, on April 30th. (https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-foundation-board-giving-power-to-the-community/44552/109)
The NixOS Saga is Not Finished

This, truly, is a crazy tale.

Political extremists taking over a successful Open Source project -- from the inside -- and imposing wild, discriminatory, political policies. Followed by the vilification -- and mass "purge" -- of any who opposed their extremist politics... culminating in the (seemingly forced) abdication of the founder of the project itself.

And, perhaps even more wild, is the fact that this is only a small fraction of the NixOS story.

A story with a huge number of players, and hundreds of pages of documents. In-fighting. Abuse. Politics. And more than a few swear words.

Hal Finney at Crypto98 9.07.2020 A zero knowledge proof of ...

2024-06-16T11:31:52Z

Hal Finney at Crypto98

9.07.2020
A zero knowledge proof of possession of a pre-image of a sha-1 hash

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjHVNstGLIQ

#Archive #Bitcoin #Legend

The intersection of AI with the ocean of mass surveillance data ...

2024-06-16T11:08:36Z

The intersection of AI with the ocean of mass surveillance data that's been building up over the past two decades is going to put truly terrible powers in the hands of an unaccountable few.

https://fixupx.com/Snowden/status/1801792686724182242

Oslo Freedom Forum: Why Bitcoin Matters More Than Its Price Roger ...

2024-06-16T09:40:43Z

Oslo Freedom Forum: Why Bitcoin Matters More Than Its Price
Roger Huang
Contributor

https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/11/oslo-freedom-forum-why-bitcoin-matters-more-than-its-price/

https://archive.is/20240612071935/https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/11/oslo-freedom-forum-why-bitcoin-matters-more-than-its-price/

The Bushido of Bitcoin Svetski @SvetskiWrites "🚨WATCH ...

2024-06-15T16:26:33Z

The Bushido of Bitcoin
Svetski
@SvetskiWrites

"🚨WATCH THIS. SOUND ON🔉

2yrs, 7 drafts & 125,000 words later, The Bushido of Bitcoin is finally available for pre-order.

Writing this book has been a journey, and the process literally transformed my understanding of the world.

This is NOT another history of money or economic justification for Bitcoin. Been there, done that.

This is a book about virtue, excellence, culture and behaviour, which asks the harder questions:

What becomes of those who rise to the top, in the new socio-economic paradigm?

Will they become:

--> A new kind of parasite?
--> Another bunch of degenerate?
Or
--> Men & women of virtue.

It’s not enough to just say “Bitcoin Fixes This.”
We must do something about it."

https://fixupx.com/i/status/1801673002993504258

T-Mobile Deutsche Telekom are running Bitcoin nodes, Lightning ...

2024-06-15T16:09:31Z

T-Mobile Deutsche Telekom are running Bitcoin nodes, Lightning nodes and will start mining #bitcoin

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE.

Speaking at BTC Prague, Dirk Röder, head of Web3 infrastructure and solutions at Deutsche Telekom, said:

“Since 2023, we are running a Bitcoin node, and we are running Bitcoin Lightning nodes as well [...] I like to let you in on a little secret we will engage in digital monetary photosynthesis soon.”

Former Cointelegraph contributor Joseph Hall asked Röder if he could elaborate on the meaning of “digital monetary photosynthesis,” and "So is T-Mobile mining Bitcoin?!"

“We will.”

Source
https://fixupx.com/BTCGandalf/status/1801760846366052791

This was the most interesting part of @PeterMcCormack and @saylor ...

2024-06-11T17:30:32Z

This was the most interesting part of @PeterMcCormack
and @saylor
's recent conversation in my opinion.

"...at some point we're sacrificing the interests of sound money in pursuit of the ideal of sovereignty of the individual and it's not clear to me that you get both."

https://fixupx.com/w_s_bitcoin/status/1795096095892082700

Great! - just summarized ... - 💳 The TPOS extension, first ...

2024-05-24T17:24:15Z

In reply to nevent1q…6ytl
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Great! - just summarized ...

- 💳 The TPOS extension, first contributed to LM bits by Tal three to four years ago, has evolved significantly over time.
- 💻 It serves as a software point of sale, usable on computers, phones, and Android point of sale devices.
- 🛍️ Merchants can accept payments for products or services using TPOS, facilitating Bitcoin transactions.
- 📱 The extension supports NFC-enabled payments, including Tap and Pay with a built-in card reader.
- 📊 TPOS includes features for tips, allowing users to designate a specific tip wallet and set default tip values.
- 🏧 An ATM feature enables merchants to sell SATs to customers for a premium, with customizable settings for security.
- 💰 Tax settings allow for the addition of items to the point of sale with granular tax control.
- 🧾 Transactions can be exported for accounting purposes, including JSON format for printing receipts via a thermal printer.
- 🔄 Integration with the Bolts extension enables automatic LN to on-chain swaps, facilitating secure fund management.
- 🎉 TPOS, along with other LM bits extensions, offers a comprehensive solution for Bitcoin acceptance and management.

I see. Thx for your notice.

2024-05-24T17:20:26Z

In reply to nevent1q…8cqs
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I see. Thx for your notice.

Great. Thx for sharing. Could you recommend and share your ...

2024-05-23T09:53:44Z

In reply to nevent1q…0l0j
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Great. Thx for sharing.
Could you recommend and share your running configuration for this? Looking for the most simple an robust full docker stack for lnbits, phoenix and maybe tipbot ...