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2024-07-29 08:02:48

so happy can finally sit down and work, sharing one of my fav sunsets lately.
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2024-07-09 12:25:59

Has anyone ever studied how human scent works?
If natural scent is one of the cheat codes for finding the right partner, then why ppl use all the scented body wash, shampoo to perfume to mask their own natural scent? 🤔

2024-07-04 16:08:31

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it's really cool indeed, but is the content delete / editable?
why not login with LN and integrate with Ghost blog? Hosting your own blog is already pretty easy these days, the hard part is how to keep the value flowing without selling your soul / I don't really see how this Nostr-based blog making creators' lives easier yet. 🤔

2024-06-20 11:17:40

Freedom = Skills + Knowledge + Responsibility + Bitcoin
Freedom != going to events and *talk* about freedom

2024-06-18 11:31:55

When hodling Bitcoin is probably the *best* or let's say, the *safest* option, you really think twice or more before doing anything with it ( aka spend ), which means it has to be something really worthwhile, then the interesting Q would be what ppl would do with their Bitcoin:)
And it's the total opposite in the fiat world, you are the loser if you don't do anything with your money.
How interesting!

2024-06-17 15:26:21

Something I have learned recently:
if you subtract all the noise, there are really not many things worth paying attention to; The hard part is how to trace out the sources or at least getting closer.

2024-06-17 11:02:54

It amazed me how people in the past were capable of doing with bare hands.
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2024-06-16 12:06:12

Bitcoin changed me a lot, but the biggest one probably is changing me from a consumer to a maker; I used to be a minimalist, but I have leveled up from choosing what brands to buy from to learning how to make whatever I want, in the way I like.
I can't really express this feeling in words yet ( it's wild ), and it helped me to understand how our consumerism society functions - it not only keeps stealing ppl's time and energy buying things they probably do not even need but also takes away the joy of creating.

2024-06-13 15:27:20

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it apply to many other things; maybe better to focus on what others can't take away from you.

2024-06-13 15:05:47

if the things you *own* others can take away from you, maybe it's not really yours in the first place.

2024-06-12 10:50:56

Just finished the movie The Thirteenth Floor, amazing - do you think our consciousness just "moved" around like that in different simulations? 👀
In the movie, there is simulation within the simulation; it almost sounds like this fiat slavery world in our society. You have people who get up every day just to chase those unlimited supplies of money so to buy whatever is being sold, scary, and this world is exactly created by the greeds.
Then I also did some quick research about consciousness, and it turned out there are quite some ppl do remember their past lives, intrigued:
- what if all these living & dying are meant to be experienced under different simulations?
- what if we already lived many lives, and all the knowledge that we needed is within us and waiting to be unlocked?
- what if the real secret is within us?

2024-06-11 16:20:43

great meme
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2024-06-11 13:15:31

There are many posts discussing which Hardware Wallet to buy or why some Hardware Wallet companies don't accept Bitcoin, etc., but what if the whole point of Bitcoin is about self-responsibility, which includes making your own cold wallet? 🤔
I'm not against anyone buying any HW if you really want to, as it's definitely better than storing it in exchanges or putting your hard-earned sats in any hot wallets. But learning how to make my own cold wallet was one the most empowering moments in my Bitcoin journey, and you can create it on the go instead of waiting for deliveries, which is much more efficient and private too!
https://geoarbitrage.com/coldwallet/

2024-06-10 17:20:08

The shoes I designed finally arrived! 👀 designed by me with natural leather and handmade by a craftsman who has been crafting shoes for over 30 years, and it's a beautiful feeling wearing things that you co-created!
Once you are out of the fiat world consumption game and not keeping up with the Joneses, you then realize that there is a sea of options waiting to be explored. ✨

2024-06-10 10:23:36

Fear is what makes one weak — conquering your own fear is the way to grow.

2024-06-09 18:51:01

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Free from unwanted annoyance from unpleasant people. 👀

2024-06-09 15:54:46

The right formula to be free is being independent.

2024-06-09 14:42:41

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M447B_zxXC0

2024-06-08 13:45:31

Having coffee in a 400+ years old house, it felt like traveling back in time.
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2024-06-07 17:48:29

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I mean @. me here 😂

2024-06-07 16:32:47

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feel free to ask me tips on how to get there once you are around:)

2024-06-07 14:04:08

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I guess he would say the govs. 😂

2024-06-07 14:00:57

went to a money museum the other day, the owner spent about 30 years collecting money from different places; then I asked where is Bitcoin 👀 and he said he doesn't believe it, as it was *not guaranteed*.
Then I asked him what's money, and he didn't answer; I guess even a money collector don't know what's money.
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2024-06-06 15:03:43

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Currently hot and dry, really impressive how they built it and the choice of the location, in the middle of nowhere but overseeing everywhere yet without being seen - it almost feels like it should be invited only, otherwise how could one know?

2024-06-06 15:00:03

The City of the Prophets: Urfa ( Şanlıurfa )
places around this area are like a living human history documentation, you can see how different human civilizations lived here, and they built things that last so we got to know that they existed, which led me to think about what our generation is building that could last, besides Bitcoin?
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2024-06-06 11:50:04

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Mail: Tuta / Proton; Domain: njal.la

2024-06-06 11:42:37

Went to Göbekli Tepe recently, the oldest temple discovered so far; it was built about 12000 years ago, you could probably find many videos online of it, but nothing beats seeing it in person - it's literally in the middle of nowhere, seeing everywhere yet without being seen from afar, super smart! ( there are still other areas waiting to be excavated )
And one of the interesting things I have learned is that ppl used to use it to gather together to exchange goods, even marriage 👀 not just being a temple; I was getting lost a bit in history last week, too much to learn...
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2024-05-26 10:39:43

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2024-05-26 10:13:44

Maybe it's not about going or searching for the places that are more popular with Bitcoin if you are willing to do the work yourself.
So far, I've paid Airbnb hosts/rent, devs who I work with, some of the restaurants I go to all the time, VPN, Mail, Domain, and basically most of my web setup switched to paid in sats.
*You don't need the whole world to accept Bitcoin*; Seriously, all you need is the people around you; And be selective, only pill the good ones, don't waste your energy.

2024-05-24 18:42:01

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cleaning up the space for more learning and experience:)

2024-05-24 18:08:37

Things you own end up owning you.
Here's a fun hack for simplifying your life: categorizing your belongings into essentials ( the things that are really needed ) and the optional ( the things that bring you more comfort, but you can live your life without them. )
My solution to keep my life simple is to see what is really needed first and do my best to get the best of them, not fiat marketing brand best but inside best, then slowly do the same for the optional; Now, I don't really need to buy any new things, but trying to integrate my ideas into making what I need better.

2024-05-23 10:58:45

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me a simple pleb sharing my perspective 👀

2024-05-23 10:40:43

Your home culture is an invisible cage, which could potentially limit your growth.
Sharing one funny story, I had my first ear piercing when I was about 18 years old, and my dad was so mad at me. Then I often see cute little girls are already wearing earrings in Turkey maybe like 5 years old ...Many things don't make sense in a place, yet it could be perfectly normal somewhere else. *Don't let your home culture limit you or tell you what to do*; I think one of the best things you can do is see it from far away, explore around, and then choose what works for you instead of doing what everyone is doing there.
And one thing I noticed is that many people still love to hang out with people coming from the same place and barely leave their own bubbles, even within nomads, expats, or people who moved abroad a long time ago but would still be married to people coming from the same place, I guess mostly due to convenience and it's easier? Nothing is wrong with that but it's quite interesting. 🤔

2024-05-17 10:32:50

The Art of Problem Solving
- Write down what you want to make it *happen*
- Break it down into small steps for execution
- Go through all the options in your head or write them down to see how each option would lead to what you want closer, then choose the ones make the most sense
- Keep testing and improving
For simple problems, just do from 3-4; and what's your problem-solving hack? 🤓

2024-05-16 10:32:21

How do you think?
Planning to use this site to showcase what is possible to integrate Bitcoin into your digital home and business, on top with my tips and tricks. 👀⚡️
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2024-05-15 11:01:15

one of my favorite photos.
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2024-05-07 11:17:52

Trust needs to be earned, value needs to be proved.

2024-05-02 10:40:53

Drew down and crafted a bit of my bank setup yesterday, and now the flow is about *earning - caching & spending - saving*. I used to work in finance, and the mindset during that time was *earning - spending & investing* ( investment is also a form of spending) because you know that if you don't do anything, your money will lose value, so people either need to figure this out themselves or pay someone else to do that on top of earning money, now with all the inflation and bank account frozen, it must be HARD to actually sit down and THINK when you are constantly worrying; And it seems people always want more and more in the fiat world like it's NEVER enough, but your time in this world is limited - why waste it to chase unlimited money that others can print out of thin air?
But with Bitcoin, all you need to do is well keep the seeds, not only can you sleep like a baby ( no one can take Bitcoin away from you ) , but also you can focus all your time and energy on learning and creating, and doing something actually meaningful with your precious time.

2024-05-01 14:30:39

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Loving it. ⚡️

2024-04-24 10:44:00

You find tools to solve your problems and make life easier, not bringing more headaches - If you find yourself being drained all the time and energy into the tool itself, maybe it's good to think that this might not be the right tool for you.

2024-04-23 15:21:38

whenever you are feeling low energy, then think as long as you are healthy and have time, then all the problems are solvable, just be patient.

2024-04-21 11:33:42

Fun fact Sunday - the best skincare is actually without using any skincare.

2024-04-17 10:24:55

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haha, but I would suggest somewhere else for Bitcoin meetup 😂

2024-04-17 10:10:44

Tulip festival in istanbul - Tip: April is the best time to come.
and fun fact: Tulip is native to Anatolia ( actually, the nomad Turks brought it from Asia ), then brought into Europe during the Ottoman time. But I guess many people would first think of the Netherlands when it comes to Tulip, maybe due to more commercialization or marketing there...but Turks' love for Tulips is uncomparable, you can easily see it in all kinds of arts and crafts, and do you know the meaning of tulip? 🤓🌷
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2024-04-16 10:20:14

The past few years for me, not sure if it is because of Bitcoin or a mix of everything, it's like a journey of going back to what's real; so we were born and being taught how to blend into modern society: go to school then get a job, work till 65yr then you can retire...But did you ever question of why do you need to deal with people you don't like so to earn money or why someone else did nothing yet getting a big cut out of your work? You slowly realize the matrix, and the good news is seeing the problem is the first step to solving it!
Then, you start to figure out how to exit ( Bitcoin is a powerful tool ) and learn how to stay away from "modern products": from the food you eat, tools that you use, or even the values that are fed to you, much verifying yet rewarding at the same time. And once you take good care of the shelter, food, and all the necessities, then you have all the time to work on something you love ( find your ikigai ) and spend time with people you like instead of keep waiting for retirement or holidays.
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2024-04-14 20:08:35

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stay tuned for my creation:) 🤓

2024-04-14 09:18:00

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playing with hand stitching atm!
I learned a bit when I was a kid, quite fun making your own clothes to be honest, and now that I found some really beautiful hand woven fabric, I really want to get my hands dirty instead of relying on tailors to make things happen for me. 😂

2024-04-13 19:44:23

am I the only one find it strange that why clothes these days are trying to show others everywhere, but showing too much is cheap not sexy… agree?
now I'm tempting to pick up some sewing skills so to make whatever I want. 🪡

2024-04-12 11:29:53

Went to see some rock tombs, and I thought to myself, how did people even manage to build that? Not only it's HUGE, but it's built on steep mountains, and they carved the tomb out of the rocks...
And the more I see, the more I think people in the past mastered way better skills than the modern ones, yes you built airplanes, the internet, and many cool techs, but the knowledge of how to live in harmony with nature or how to make the most of natural material is going downhill.
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2024-04-09 14:45:23

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it's really fun to explore and see what's possible instead of complaining. 👀

2024-04-09 14:29:13

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And what if geoarbitrage could potentially help you gain more freedom in this unfree world? 🦅

2024-04-09 14:28:27

A simple search on the internet about Geoarbitrage mostly gives results about moving to a place where living costs are significantly lower than your current home.
However, after few years of exploring, I have come to believe that geoarbitrage is more than just living in cheaper countries — it is a way of thinking and creative problem solving ✨ sharing a few fun ways to make the most of your money and arbitrage the difference:
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https://blog.geoarbitrage.com/geoarbitrage/

2024-04-09 11:29:46

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it's really unpleasant dealing with people who keep rushing things.

2024-04-09 10:40:02

really hard to come by those who have skills, taste, and attention to detail these days; many just want to get the thing done fast instead of making the best thing they could possibly, I mean nothing is wrong with that, but doing something extra can win you miles away in such mid-core society.

2024-04-09 10:07:26

Imagine everything you own is crafted by yourself - why not focus one or a few years on solving ONE problem?
Second year into making my own clothes! Not only I'm unsatisfied with chemical dyes, as I've shared before, but I also want to control the fabric from the start now, so here I am - don't underestimate what is possible, even in a foreign land! I traced down some remaining masters to see how they weave fabric the traditional way; I want to see what's possible and understand how certain structures are being weaved because I have some ideas in my mind, and I want to see if it is doable...
The weaver is the one truly has freedom to decide whatever she likes, yet most people think once they are "rich" enough, they can buy whatever they like, while in fact they only get to buy from what's available in the market, which is limited freedom; And to make things even worst, people are rat race buying what whatever brands to show their social status, yet being fed mostly massive produced junks?
And I am not sure how many of you dig into these so-called fashion industries, I was a bit shocked seeing how the layers of layers middlemen work, and then again, the weavers/makers earn the least while doing most of the work. It makes total sense why not many people keep doing these time-consuming yet beautiful crafts:
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2024-04-05 11:23:49

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Interesting, I think I saw some bees around the yellow flowers - what happens if humans eat the honey produced by these bees?

2024-04-05 10:28:24

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thanks, it's so pretty!

2024-04-05 09:28:55

anyone know what's this flower? 👀
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2024-04-02 13:17:59

why are we got projected this picture of people living in the village are poor and uneducated?
After exploring a bit in some villages, I think ppl there truly live a self-sufficient life, growing their own fruits and veggies, raising chickens or even cows and sheep, and trading with neighbors, but usually as a favor; And women are usually skilled in multiple things, and they just *know* how to make things with those knowledge passing down from mother to daughter - I ate the best food and drank the tastiest water in some of the villages I have been to.
Not to mention that they are way less stressed, and people are much closer because they spend so much time together and everyone knows everyone! and they are so much giving too, inviting you for food or drinks without even mentioning money, while city people are so money-oriented, things are so transactional, the bigger the cities the worst it goes...have less fiat doesn't mean someone is poor, what really poor are those barely have any skills and got stuck in a job that he/ she hates and no time spending with people they care, or even worst trying so hard to please people they don't even like.

2024-04-01 10:09:49

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2024-03-31 10:40:27

Beauties are everywhere if you know where to look. ☀️
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2024-03-28 20:14:53

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thanks. 🤓

2024-03-28 16:29:49

I see many people waiting for the Bitcoin price to moon so they could finally start to do what they enjoy or live the life they want—why not be the change?
I'm sharing my own experience and how I escaped the rat race and living my life the way I want, but I'm still continuing to explore what's possible out there. ✨
https://blog.geoarbitrage.com/nomad/

2024-03-28 12:20:17

Did people be fooled to build cities to cage themselves? then the comfort sucks them in, and slowly they lose their survival skills and end up being told what to do and think that is normal?
Cities are like farms, farming the young's time and energy.

2024-03-27 08:01:03

Average skilled people keep talking about tools, yet real masters get things done beautifully with simple tools.

2024-03-26 14:45:34

Don't trust, verify - but you might wondering verify what and how? 🤔
Here is my experience of verifying two of the best and most important desktop Bitcoin wallets ( Electrum and Sparrow ).
https://blog.geoarbitrage.com/verify/

2024-03-26 11:01:51

Nothing beats learning about history than traveling, but then you need to know what you want to get out of it, otherwise it's just consuming.
And it's way more fun if you can take all your experience into creation. ✨

2024-03-25 12:14:44

went to a local festival, I really like seeing people wearing traditional clothes, but even in Turkey, you don't see it often now but only on some special occasions...
And I really enjoy seeing the elders dancing and having fun! Sometimes I think the elders know how to have fun more, while the youngs only know how to take selfies and scroll on their phones, not to mention that the last generations have better real-life skills, e.g. the mums can pretty much cook anything you ask, then a full skillset of cleaning, knitting, making jams...taking care of the family, even the cats around.
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2024-03-24 17:18:24

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well, I like to learn how people used to make things with simple tools.

2024-03-24 17:16:55

Fun hack Sunday:
How to tell if someone truly loves his/ her work - would they still working on it even if it's weekend or holiday. 👀

2024-03-24 11:06:08

The whole society keeps emphasizing how important it is to make money, buy big houses, gain social status, be pretty, dress well, use makeup, but deep down, all of these simply for one purpose: finding a good partner.
Yet we are barely taught how to be self-aware, how to communicate better, how to form deep connections, and how to sustain long-term happiness.

2024-03-24 10:13:55

- Smart devices are for dehumanizing.
- News and schools are for brainwashing.
- Social media are for distracting.
- Skincare products and modern medicines are quick fixes without actually solving the problem...
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2024-03-24 08:32:49

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to change *you* is the greatest accomplishment. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

2024-03-23 18:34:50

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really cool!

2024-03-23 10:58:44

Back to the roots — am I the only one curious about how things are being made from scratch?
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2024-03-21 21:11:54

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but then one of the first few questions I got asked was how to sell it back to fiat...
and I would just say why would you even want to sell the best money?! The goal is to use them directly like what I'm doing now. But okay, I'm fine showing them how to exchange with fiat too, they are free to do whatever they want with their money after all...

2024-03-21 20:28:23

Recently, I managed to pill one of the Airbnb hosts—it wasn't easy, but it was so worth it because I could come back anytime and pay in sats now. 🤓⚡️
https://blog.geoarbitrage.com/ask-3/

2024-03-21 13:06:57

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and really fun! also learning the language of nature 👀

2024-03-21 12:36:01

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some of my fav color collections atm 📝
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2024-03-21 12:34:43

adding some colors in a world full of darkness 🧪
they are dyed with onion skins ( orange ), cochineal ( pink ), madder root (red-ish), and blackthorn ( yellow ), but these are only layer 1 fun then you can add some iron, copper, and others to slightly change the tone, magic!
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2024-03-20 12:49:44

The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. — Albert Camus
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2024-03-20 09:38:02

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no, a small town in Türkiye:)

2024-03-19 20:16:32

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thanks, checking atm! 🤓

2024-03-19 18:39:27

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2024-03-19 18:25:59

playing around in the terminal recently, and I've learned how to install wireguard directly, so cool! All you need is to paste these codes: https://www.wireguard.com/install/. But I haven't figured out how to set the VPN conf from Mullvad with this setup...
and why is this not the default way to install software but depending on Apple or Google store where full of restrictions and rules? 🧐

2024-03-19 16:35:45

More and more people started using Nostr, but not many people talk about how to use it safely.
Nostr is not the social media we used to use, not something you can DELETE and pretend nothing happened — sharing some of the safety practices that I've learned to help you stay safe in this Wild West. 💜
https://blog.geoarbitrage.com/nostr/

2024-03-18 16:46:30

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2024-03-18 10:09:00

Bitcoin really is plan B, what you really want is having Bitcoin as your backbone and to release your talents.

2024-03-17 17:23:29

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pho!

2024-03-17 13:50:41

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Try mixing ginger, lemon with hot water and honey.

2024-03-17 10:08:28

secrets often hidden in plain sight.
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2024-03-16 17:56:32

Your Bitcoin NEVER leaves you as long as you keep the seeds well, and stay calm if you have any "missing sats" because high chance is that you only lack the knowledge to "locate" it.
https://blog.geoarbitrage.com/restore/

2024-03-16 17:43:07

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Tails default to wiping out everything once you log out, but you can set the persistent storage to keep your things there, which is encrypted, or you can even use the prebuilt KeePass to store some of the information you want.
The whole process is more like you are creating the wallet without connecting to the internet in a clean environment ( Tails ) and making use of the encryption that comes with it.

2024-03-16 17:18:45

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test it and play around until you know what you are doing is the way 🧪
figuring out how to make my own cold wallet was one of the most empowering moments in my Bitcoin journey.

2024-03-16 17:10:39

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it has pre-built Electrum, go test it 🤓

2024-03-16 17:03:41

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yes, keep learning is the point, and being independent!
all you need is a simple USB, and the best part—nothing causes any unwanted attention to your stash.

2024-03-16 16:49:42

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why not make your own with Tails?

2024-03-16 10:29:40

The most evil thing one can do is in the name of "protection" while deep down restricting others from being independent, so that they can keep controlling you.

2024-03-15 12:20:17

took a ceramic workshop to make my own soapbox and tooth brush holder - I just can't find anything I like, so why not make it myself? 👀
I only played with this when I was a kid, and it's really fun to make the clay into different shapes and then play around; creation is about experimenting and turning your imagination into reality. 🧪
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2024-03-14 17:36:43

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#catstr