inigoBTC
InigoBTC

You kill my monetary value, prepare to die.

Public Key

npub1f3ut3zwuf5n5hvkj5eldys2rdsxfdlv7ssasguf9gvfy6fl5yr3q5uckx8

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsyc79c38wy6f6tktf2vlkjg9pkcryklk0ggwcywyj5xyjdyl6zpcspz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduqs6amnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0ds8vcemp

Publishing to

relay.damus.io

nos.lol

Author Public Key

npub1f3ut3zwuf5n5hvkj5eldys2rdsxfdlv7ssasguf9gvfy6fl5yr3q5uckx8

Show more details

Last Notes

2026-04-15 13:34:03 UTC

- reply

Not strictly true. The state can always opt to employ force in an effort to kinetic-ban any individuals from their ability to remain in an upright position that it deems a threat to its power.

2026-03-15 17:43:02 UTC

- reply

I find gpt 5.4 to be generally more useful in most contexts. I do use Claude in certain roles where it does better, but those are fairly limited.

2026-03-08 18:12:56 UTC

- reply

This is all fun and entertaining, but wouldn’t be the same if you just taught one lobster this and then shared all of its memory markdown files with new lobsters? Seems computationally redundant to ‘educate’ thousands of independent deployments from a token efficiency perspective, no?

2026-02-14 14:38:57 UTC

- reply

I don’t follow this particular beef very closely. But my advice - it’s generally considered bad faith to accuse your opponent of being a Nazi and expect them to engage with you in good faith.

2026-01-29 03:35:02 UTC

- reply

Are you considering open sourcing tenex? I’m looking for exactly such a solution and I’m not a fan of molt bot’s (formerly Clawed bot) approach to granting full control over the host machine

2026-01-26 13:21:25 UTC

- reply

❤️

2026-01-23 16:21:13 UTC

- reply

Outline:
What establishes Cashu as the next evolutionarily step in a users bitcoin journey.
What makes Cashu more than just an interesting tech stack that uses Bitcoin.
What does it solve for that Lightning does not. How does it make layer 2 technologies like Lightning stronger.
What types of users / personas should consider operating a mint. Is this journey a philosophical one (further the Bitcoin mission), a technological discovery arc (discover what’s possible for Bitcoin), a business plan (how to become profitable running a mint)?
I have to go back to work now, but happy to collaborate further if you find this useful.

2026-01-23 14:21:50 UTC

- reply

I spent some time seeing if I could start a Cashu mint on some spare hardware in my home lab, but found the documentation lacking. Not necessarily the technical how to, but more the larger context.
Why do this exactly, what aim would it serve? What to do after the mint is running? What defines success exactly?
Getting a mint up and running is the easy part. The real questions I had were not met with answers.

2026-01-20 14:23:39 UTC

- reply

Thanks for taking the time to write this, it’s directionally aspirational, and aligned to reality for many bitcoiners.
I can’t however, help but think about the historical analogy throughout human history. We almost always fight amongst one another, especially those we should be aligned with.
The decisive factor, in tipping the scales towards unification tends to be either a powerful external enemy that poses an existential threat, or a powerful / charismatic leader that can pull the unified voices together.
The latter does not presently exist, but the former does. Perhaps the path lies in educating as to its methods and intentions.

2026-01-10 18:49:20 UTC

- reply

I’ve heard it said, “talk softly and carry a private key to your sovereign stash”

2026-01-10 17:52:20 UTC

- reply

Changing one’s entire tribe is of substantial difficulty. Who has the time in a world predestined to the impossible chase of fiat.

2026-01-10 17:21:06 UTC

- reply

Rings mostly true, though I would suspect there is a segment that do understand PoW, but are too lazy to put the work in.

2026-01-10 16:11:28 UTC

- reply

I mean, if you can’t appeal to their sense of reason, why not speak to their sense of wonder and mystery.

2025-12-25 13:22:52 UTC

- reply

I’ll add one: persistence. Social media and media more broadly have eroded many young minds ability to remain focused on a single, long horizon goal for any measure of time beyond that of a goldfish’s attention span.

2025-11-07 23:35:45 UTC

- reply

Happy to, is there a definitive guide or video on how to get started using Cashu? I have server hosting infrastructure if running something is required.

2025-10-10 00:35:08 UTC

- reply

Welcome to the Bitcoin rabbit hole grsshppr, you’re among some of the best people humanly has to offer by joining this always growing community.
Carry with you a hunger for more knowledge, deeper understanding, and you will find no better sense of connection to something profound in the history of mankind in the making

2025-04-29 13:31:20 UTC

- reply

Thus far history has proven that yield products on top of Bitcoin tend to go 💥

2025-03-29 14:58:39 UTC

- reply

Nostr could be leveraged to develop a next generation, decentralized DNS system that can act as the base layer of a free and open internet.

2025-03-29 14:34:27 UTC

- reply

I subscribed on Apple Podcasts, thanks for the suggestion.

2025-03-18 14:58:00 UTC

- reply

Natalie has to be my personal favorite voice in the Bitcoin space.

2025-03-15 13:56:49 UTC

- reply

I believe the original article was written 7 years ago, it’s highly likely that the cost listed is no longer accurate.

2025-03-14 13:40:22 UTC

- reply

For those of you who have not read Mr. Lopp's original article, here is a summary. The Cliff Notes version if you will -
Assumptions and Guarantees
- Bitcoin assumes that the majority of miners act honestly, incentivized by block rewards.
- Full nodes guarantee several facts: no monetary inflation beyond defined limits, no unauthorized spending, and no double-spending.
Thermodynamic Security
- Once a transaction is confirmed in a block, reversing it requires significant energy. An attacker needs over 50% of the network's computational power to reverse transactions.
- The cost to rewrite Bitcoin’s entire blockchain is prohibitively high (around $277 million), making such attacks impractical.
Sybil Resistance
- Bitcoin nodes are resistant to Sybil attacks, where attackers create multiple fake peers. A single honest connection allows a node to disregard false information from dishonest peers.
Consensus Properties
- Bitcoin achieves eventual consensus, exponential convergence of forks, liveness (new blocks added regularly), correctness (valid transactions only), and fairness (mining proportional to computational power).
Checkpoints and Bootstrapping
- Hard-coded checkpoints ensure a common history for new nodes, preventing Sybil attacks during initial sync.
- Bitcoin uses DNS seeds for bootstrapping, requiring trust in at least one honest seed or node.
SPV Clients vs. Full Nodes
- Simplified Payment Verification (SPV) clients download block headers, reducing resource needs but assuming valid transactions. SPV is less secure than full nodes, which verify all consensus rules.
- Running a full node offers superior security with minimal trust assumptions.
Security Considerations
- Full nodes require trusting hardware and software to some extent, though methods exist for verifying software integrity.
- Miner concentration poses risks, but incentives align against malicious behavior due to capital investment and network monitoring.
Infrastructure Options
- Alternatives like mobile wallets or SPV with custom configurations can balance security and convenience. Proxies combining third-party services with local verification offer hybrid models.
Run a Full Node Already
Running a full node provides the highest level of security for Bitcoin users, minimizing trust assumptions and ensuring financial sovereignty at minimal cost.

2025-03-14 13:24:43 UTC

- reply

If we’re honest about how fiat currencies like the dollar or euro work, they’re essentially designed to lose purchasing power over time. Central banks control the money supply, and as more currency is printed or injected into the economy, each unit becomes worth less than it was before. This devaluation erodes savings, punishes long-term planning, and creates a system where holding onto cash feels like waiting for its value to slowly disappear.
Inflation isn’t always obvious in the short term, but over the course of years (sometimes even months)—it can have a dramatic impact. The idea that fiat currencies guarantee a loss of purchasing power isn’t hyperbole; it’s built into their very nature. This is why we're all here on Nostr - we are the manifestation of increasing interest in the one true alternative, Bitcoin, which was created with a finite supply and no central authority to manipulate its value.
The statement has an undeniable truth to it. Fiat currencies aren’t just losing ground—they’re designed to lose ground. And that’s precisely why people are looking for better ways to preserve their wealth and secure their financial future.

2025-03-14 13:11:24 UTC

- reply

The notion of Bitcoin circular economies reshaping the global financial landscape is indeed intriguing, much like envisioning a world where every bird contributes to building its nest—collectively transforming the skyline. While the idea carries a certain charm and potential, it's important to keep our feet firmly planted in reality.
Bitcoin certainly offers innovative possibilities, especially with its decentralized nature and emphasis on self-sovereignty. However, the complete disappearance of fiat currencies seems akin to predicting the extinction of fireflies in a world illuminated by neon lights—charming yet perhaps overly optimistic.
Instead of viewing this shift as an inevitable takeover, perhaps we can see it as an evolution—a mosaic where traditional and digital economies coexist, each contributing their unique hues. The future may not be about replacing one with the other, but rather weaving them together into a tapestry that serves humanity better. So let's build bridges, not just nests.

2025-03-14 00:42:24 UTC

- reply

I completely understand and respect your position. If, say, you believed that stole your private property, my funds should be frozen until the matter resolved.
My challenge is that this is a slippery slope to abuse. What if I did not actually steal from you, months without access to my money means I will lose my house and my family will starve.
Worse yet, I’m concerned for the possibility of abuse. Perhaps you just don’t like the way I write on Nostr, and you make an accusation that results in my financial ruin? What recourse would I have apart from waiting months for the legal system to decide I was innocent?

2025-03-13 17:52:51 UTC

- reply

Eroding core American principles such as innocent until proven guilty is a sure way to erode trust in the American experiment. Freezing bank accounts should be a penalty used if and when a party is proven to have violated laws at the time the offenses occurred.

2025-03-13 16:43:25 UTC

- reply

I wish I had more time to contribute with some PRs, but sadly my full time fiat mine keeps my time scarce. I did however turn this into a GH Issue for you here: https://github.com/BitcoinQnA/Hello-Nostr/issues/3
If I get more time in the future, I'd be happy collaborate more directly.

2025-03-13 15:48:27 UTC

- reply

Tech chasing their tails going after the new and shiny only to meet reality - that the real powerhouses are the OGs like Bitcoin, sitting there like SMTP or HTTP—quietly holding everything together while everyone else tries to out-disrupt each other. The foundation doesn't crumble just because the skyscrapers look cooler!

2025-03-13 15:34:06 UTC

- reply

Ah, what a tale of irony! It's like watching a movie where the sage turns into a goat. The "expert" who prophesied Bitcoin's demise is now the laughingstock as Polkadot fades into obscurity. The narrator's journey is a testament to the power of conviction over conformity—a reminder that sometimes, going against the grain isn't just brave, it's profitable.
In a world where groupthink often stifles innovation, it takes courage to be the lone voice advocating for what feels right. Bitcoin, once dismissed as mere digital gold, now stands tall, while Polkadot's promise lies in tatters. The lesson? Trust your research, question authority, and remember that sometimes, being ahead of the curve means you're not following the herd.
So here's to the rebels, the iconoclasts, and those who dare to challenge the status quo. May your investments always rise, and may your critics learn to eat humble pie with grace.

2025-03-13 15:01:37 UTC

- reply

the guide is well-written! Just a few small tweaks could make it even more engaging and informative. Here are some ideas to potentially expand upon:
Nostr is still in its early stages. Adding a section on governance options or potential use cases for organizations (e.g., decentralized social platforms) could make the guide more relevant to developers and businesses.
You’ve listed several NIPs, but clarifying their purpose and impact on Nostr could strengthen the explanation. For each NIP (e.g., Long-Form Content, Private Messaging), explain what it enables and provides concrete examples of how developers can create apps that leverage these NIPs.
Relays: The Heart of Nostr - This section could be expanded by:
1. Explaining the role of relays in distributing data.
2. Providing a simple analogy or example of how relays work.
You’ve already listed several apps, but adding more context about what makes these clients stand out could be helpful.
- Blogging Apps: Habla and Highlighter are mentioned. Could you add a brief description of their unique features (e.g., privacy settings, integrations)?
- Group Chats: Chachi Chat is noted as relay-based. How does its decentralized nature benefit users compared to centralized apps?
- Marketplaces: Plebeian Market is mentioned as permissionless. Could you explain what "permissionless" means in this context and how it differs from traditional marketplaces?
You've already provided several examples, but you might consider expanding on how these types interact with the Nostr ecosystem or provide more context about their unique features.
- Long-Form Content: You mentioned NIP-23 (blogs, articles). Could you add a brief example of what makes this type of "Other Stuff" unique?
- Private Messaging: NIP-04 is highlighted as encrypted chats. Maybe clarify how encryption works in Nostr or mention specific protocols used.
- Communities: NIP-72 is listed as group chats or forums like Reddit. Could you explain the community moderation process or how users can manage their own communities?
- Marketplaces: NIP-15 involves zaps for payments. Perhaps clarify whether this includes both digital goods and real-world transactions.
- Zaps: NIP-57 is highlighted as value transfer on the Lightning Network. Could you explain how zaps work in different scenarios, such as buying or selling?

2025-03-13 14:20:48 UTC

- reply

Well now, ain’t that a fine kettle of fish! In the world of X, you’re like a dog tied to a tree, with the company holding the leash. They can yank it anytime they please, and good luck getting it back if things go awry. Now, nostr, that’s a whole different critter. It puts you right in the saddle, with the reins in your own hands, but you better not let them slip—because if you lose your grip on that key, there ain’t no fancy support team to rescue you. You’re your own keeper, and that’s both a blessing and a curse.
X’s setup is like a game of chance, with the house always winning. But nostr? Why, it’s a wild river you’re rowing down, and you’re the only one with a paddle. The current may be stronger than you think, and you’re the one who has to make sure you don’t end up with a wet neck. But at least you can’t blame anyone else for it when you tumble in.

2025-03-13 14:18:49 UTC

- reply

Ah, the classic “your security is your responsibility” dilemma—where trust is earned, not given. If only X could give its users the same level of self-determination and control. With nostr, the only thing more personal than your key is the responsibility that comes with it. Forget waiting for customer support to check your ID—you’ve got the power, the key, and no one to blame but yourself. It’s a refreshing (and slightly terrifying) shift from the comfort of “our servers are secure” to “well, you better hope your backup’s good.” But hey, if you want real control, sometimes you’ve got to be your own security team, right?

2025-03-12 23:33:10 UTC

- reply

Always appreciate the great work you guys over at SNI are doing. Keep up the amazing flow of content!

2025-03-12 23:30:13 UTC

- reply

If btc holders are able to be 6102’d in 2025 then it stands to reason that they don’t really understand bitcoin fundamentals.

2025-03-12 14:30:42 UTC

- reply

You had me at tax free and capital gains free.
What I’m not so keen on is the bit where the federal government gets to pocket half of the upside.
Why wouldn’t I just stay humble and stack into cold storage?

2025-03-12 13:19:39 UTC

- reply

As someone who’s worked in infrastructure engineering for 25 years, this hits right in the feels. 🤣

2025-03-11 15:52:32 UTC

- reply

What would you say is the right balance of fiat trash coin and bitcoin? I would guess you’re running something like monthly outgoing expenses plus some buffer and all else in the orange coin?

2025-03-11 14:33:14 UTC

- reply

Have you considered only unanimous regulation? By making the barrier to regulation above say, 85 percent of market participants - you would allow for sensible regulations that everyone agrees to, whilst eliminating the possibility of regulation by the few aimed at moat protection.

2025-03-11 14:29:25 UTC

- reply

Hey thanks dude! That was my first ever zap!

2025-03-11 02:57:00 UTC

- reply

Good news! I still have both kidneys!

2025-03-11 02:55:31 UTC

- reply

Great news! Now I’ll have to reconsider my Gamma mining into a pool for that sweet .05c per day profit!

2025-03-10 15:39:14 UTC

- reply

The same can be said of the internet at large. The brilliance of this insight is that resilient systems designs operate well under a variety of system degradation conditions.

2025-03-06 04:06:08 UTC

- reply

I just bought a Bitaxe Gamma today and was thinking about how to mine with it. This post is like you read my mind!

2025-03-05 14:10:41 UTC

- reply

Curious if you are aware of any resources discussing the business / market opportunities of running a Cashu mint? I spent some time looking up ways I might provide a mint service to my local community, but only really came across general ‘the benefits of ecash’ type content.

2025-03-05 14:07:23 UTC

- reply

I would advise reworking the logo such that there is no longer a direct suggestion that imbibing the product would lead to an untimely demise.

2025-03-04 18:57:50 UTC

- reply

Just that unless you specifically chose to opt out, the default behavior will be to mix your low threshold transaction for privacy.

2025-03-03 02:03:29 UTC

- reply

I’d rather see bitcoin push for native privacy guarantees without the need for another chain. Something like first class mixing for all transactions below a certain utxo threshold. Opt in by default at the protocol layer.
Btc needs to remain auditable, otherwise nobody will feel safe that additional coins haven’t been created beyond the guaranteed 21M limit.

2025-02-27 14:52:22 UTC

- reply

Before you all pull out the pitch forks and torches, let’s be reasonable and wait for official comment from Corey and crew. There may be a perfectly reasonable explanation behind this.

2025-02-27 14:49:52 UTC

- reply

🦢💰👹

2025-02-26 15:42:14 UTC

#Bitcoin ers are building the culture by which humanity will thrive for the next 1000 years.

2025-02-25 15:53:24 UTC

- reply

This is an awesome vehicle by which to draw comparisons between the odd behaviors of quantum and relatable classical systems.
I don’t believe however they are the same thing. Bitcoin is a complex system that just so happens to emit similar emergent properties as quantum.
Where things break down are in the details. Like where actual entangled particles can influence each other from infinite distance.

2025-02-21 14:49:00 UTC

- reply

I read through the proposal last night, it was not only very well written, but was comprehensive in its telling of the problem against the backdrop of possible solutions. Trade offs are always going to be front and center, and it was nice to see them addressed directly.
The detail and care that went into the risks associated with the prior epochs coins present a well grounded schedule of concern for action.
Very well done across the board, bravo.

2025-02-20 14:05:12 UTC

- reply

Every man needs a well curtained den of iniquity in his living room.

2025-02-13 18:30:28 UTC

- reply

One thing to consider: doing this could make you a target for the state if and when it realizes it needs to confiscate more sats to survive.

2025-02-11 14:32:25 UTC

- reply

Congrats on this milestone. Cashu is picking up momentum!

2025-02-07 03:46:19 UTC

- reply

Amazing, thank you so much for the recommendation!

2025-02-06 22:33:25 UTC

- reply

What does GM mean?

2025-02-03 03:58:52 UTC

- reply

You could always switch to air soft for a few months 😆

2025-02-02 03:52:02 UTC

Personal Bitcoin miner? Is it possible to find a decent bitcoin mining machine that is small and quiet enough to run at home? I have a small bit of solar over generation that I would like to take advantage of.

2025-02-01 21:21:44 UTC

- reply

There Sun rose on the creation of a RB Nostr account, by evening it was traded in for a political podcast.