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2026-03-24 08:33:35 UTC

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Great interview Cody, this really got me thinking. It seems like many of us are no longer questioning narratives or thinking adversarially and we’re weaker for it.
I no longer think Bitcoin is a done deal and all we have to do is sit on our stacks and post toxic memes to anyone who disagrees with us.
I think there’s a lot of work to do and we’re a lot further from our goals than most Bitcoiners realize.
Really enjoyed Roger’s takes and your questions. Thanks.
https://fountain.fm/episode/fOhZ42PYNun9zuosqghN
#nevent1q…nsmv

2026-03-24 08:28:22 UTC

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Hey Chris. I want to echo some of the other comments here and say that TWIB is a highlight of my week and that the signal and value you provide is awesome.
The fact that you live and breathe Open Source and live off V4V means the content is of the highest quality. It seems like all the other Bitcoin pods have either lost their values, sold out to advertisers or just gone bat shit crazy, so we need you here buddy.
I’d like to see more of the membership for TWIB and think there must be opportunities there for you.
An Open Source Bitcoin community centered around TWIB, learning new skills and helping each other out, I’d be a part of that.
Over and out.
https://fountain.fm/episode/oNdTVbg0WoYvNkUh8Uyi
#nevent1q…g6sl

2026-03-16 00:53:03 UTC

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OK, thanks for explaining. I understand the bit about the nodes being the gatekeepers and how that played out with Segwit.
So with mandatory lock in for BIP110 in August is a chain split inevitable?
And the key factor is how many nodes run BIP110, is that correct?
What happens if 10% of the nodes run 110 and 90% don't?
Does that mean we have essentially a hard fork, as BIP110 nodes will reject any blocks and transactions that non 110 nodes relay or broadcast?
Is that two separate chains and two separate (cough, cough), tokens?

2026-03-15 19:43:24 UTC

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Thanks for the signal Chris, as always. Can you help us understand the game theory for BIP110 in relation to mining.
If they have very low hashrate (<10%) can this still cause a disruption and potential chain split?
My initial thoughts were that they won’t get a significant amount of hash so it will just die on the vine. But the proponents of 110 are talking like they can still force a counter fork if they have minority hash.
Maybe I’ve got this wrong so can you talk us through this pls.
https://fountain.fm/episode/rcW9yFF6VJmWiO6Q55Wk
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2026-03-15 19:35:03 UTC

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Loved this episode. Hearing Mehdi’s personal story over decades and his insights into how things were in Iran before the revolution was fascinating. Listening to a conversation like this is a much better way to understand what’s happening there now than all the headlines and clickbait on MSM.
Bravo Cody and Medhi. Thank you.
https://fountain.fm/episode/X91Bjp1uOmK8nzSqq0XW
#nevent1q…2hp8

2026-03-09 23:07:56 UTC

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Thanks. Yeah, it's that "code that verifiably doesn't log" bit that I'm trying to work out how to verify without knowing how to verify it. I'll ask my agent, he'll know.

2026-03-09 04:17:57 UTC

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You're welcome. Thank you for the great tool.

2026-03-08 04:17:21 UTC

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This is really great to see, another step forward with @nprofile…etsy
I understand the encryption from my end to the model end, but I have a couple of questions about what happens next:
- Who hosts there models using the TEE?
- What happens to the data once it arrives at the model?
I understand these are open source models but I'd like to know who is hosting them and is there any way to know what happens to the data once it's arrived at the model end?
The TEE model is used by @nprofile…uh5t too and I understand that neither you (or Maple) can see the content of the prompt, but I'm struggling to understand how this applies to the people who wrote the code and run the model.
Can you help me with this?
Thanks

2026-03-05 23:08:15 UTC

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Lots of people getting paid lots of money to help people set it up perhaps? There are some jobs that disappear with AI that will be a big net gain for society.

2026-03-05 04:45:39 UTC

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Boost for the road!
I’d like to hear your opinion on Open Source LLMs. If an LLM is Open Source, how much can we know about the security and telemetry of that model? If the source code is visible and we can audit it, can we be reassured of what’s being logged or used for training, or is it still a black box?
I’m having a debate with a friend at the moment, he says that LLMs are black boxes, even if they are Open Source.
What say you?
https://fountain.fm/episode/YHmbWUNnBcQv7PmlM3pS
#nevent1q…gdd8

2026-03-05 04:11:49 UTC

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OK, I'll reword it. My post was not well written and emotive, which is not a good start.
So if you're not saying it's not permissionless in your post, then what are you saying?

2026-03-05 03:56:47 UTC

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If you read the next sentence in my post you'll see what I said:
"The only boundaries are the consensus rules."
Consensus rules and fees determine what get into the blockchain, right? I don't see anything in the consensus rules regarding what type of use.

2026-03-05 03:49:47 UTC

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I think Bitcoin should be permissionless providing the transaction meets consensus rules. The filters are the consensus rules and the fees.

2026-03-04 08:11:21 UTC

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A question about nodes and one for Wes.
What is Nix Bitcoin? I hear you talk about Nix on LUP, and as I understand it Nix is a distro, but maybe it’s not? And how does Nix Bitcoin fit in? Is it a node implementation? Or not?
Help me out with this one please.
For Wes: What would it take for more Open Source believers to get into Bitcoin more?
I’d love to hear his thoughts on this, hopefully you have some time on the road for some Bitcoin chat.
Safe travels.
https://fountain.fm/episode/Oz8GZDAxHzqozajATIMf
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2026-03-04 01:14:30 UTC

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Really @nprofile…fkft Really?
If there's one word I've heard thousands of times in my time in Bitcoin, it's permissionless. No permission required by anyone, for any use. The only boundaries are the consensus rules.
I've learnt so much from you over the years and I always considered you one of the good guys. It's really sad to see this from you. What happened man, what happened?
Bitcoin's not permissionless? Really? The word is a trope for scammers. Really?
Dude, you need to look in the mirror and go play with your kids.
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2026-03-04 01:07:30 UTC

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There are lots of Bitcoin adjacent projects which we support because we want to, more for ideological reasons than practical ones.
But using @nprofile…etsy is not like that, over the past year here are my two practical, real world reasons for running PPQ and the value I've got from it.
1. Stopped using Chat GPT.
Protects my privacy and saved me $20/month. For my general non private queries I moved from Chat GPT to the PPQ web interface. It gave me access to lots of models, including the latest releases of frontier models. Offers better value, you only pay for what you use. This can go both ways, but at least you know where you are and don't just suddenly run out of tokens or get downgraded to a slower model.
2. Stopped using Cursor
Same as above, I had a KYC account tied to a fiat payment method, so Anthropic and Cursor could know exactly who I am and what prompts I issue. So I found myself guarded and very careful about what I put in there. So I moved to Cline and connected to PPQ using my API key.
Using Cline is very similar to Cursor, but I had to give no personal information and my connection to the LLM is protected by a VPN and the anonymity of paying with Lightning on PPQ.
I still don't put personal information into Cline or PPQ, but can talk a bit more in my prompts in general terms.
I'm just a Bitcoiner with an interest in Open Source software and AI, and have found PPQ.ai to be one of the best tools in the space.
Give it a go for yourself.
#nevent1q…vvjh

2026-03-02 04:51:09 UTC

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Has AI affected my job?
Yes, in a positive way. I am self employed and take care of clients’ website and e-commerce infrastructure.
AI allows me to do way more than before. An example is testing, I use AI to write scripts to automate testing, saves me hours each time.
AI helps me troubleshoot issues on tools I have very little experience with.
And this is just the beginning, I haven’t even gone deep into the Agent world yet.
AI is going to disrupt and create opportunities at the same time. It’s up to all of us to make sure we’re in the right place to benefit.
https://fountain.fm/episode/Oz8GZDAxHzqozajATIMf
#nevent1q…l8d4

2026-02-28 22:54:05 UTC

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Hey Justin.
I listened to your interviews on TFTC and CD recently and found them really useful in a practical sense about how to get started with running OpenClaw in a secure way.
Are you publishing your videos here on Nostr for people to view after the fact? Time difference makes it hard to join live.
Thanks from New Zealand.

2026-02-27 03:02:22 UTC

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I'm curious, what's the business model of PPQ.ai? Do you take a small % of the LLM fees?
And how many on your team?
I listened to your interviews on Bitcoin Audible and Citadel Dispatch, you probably talked a bit about that but I'd like to find out a bit more.
I'm telling everyone about the service, and a few people are jumping on it but most are stuck in the big platforms.
Thanks

2026-02-25 18:35:28 UTC

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Using PPQ actually removes the need for credit cards and improves privacy. I was recently using Cursor but have now installed Cline (with no ID required) and connected it to my PPQ via API keys.
Better value and no KYC.
If you're used to using Cursor, Cline feels very familiar.
@nprofile…etsy

2026-02-23 08:20:56 UTC

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The bear market getting you down? BIP110 doing your head in?
Well here’s just what you need, all of you! A Bitcoin meetup in New Zealand.
We run these really relaxed and friendly meetups, called Bitkiwi, three times a year and all Bitcoiners are welcome. We often have overseas Bitcoiners come along too.
The next one is real soon, we’ll let you off Chris cos I know you’re at Planet Nix. But next time.
Everyone welcome!
https://kiwibitcoinguide.org/home/bitkiwi-meetups/bitkiwi-xv-march-7-2026-christchurch/
https://fountain.fm/episode/SrnH7P2j6W6Nf04kFnFb
#nevent1q…nljj

2026-02-21 01:46:08 UTC

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OpenClaw Question: What are the pros and cons of self hosting OpenClaw on a server in a home LAN?
After looking at my options, I thought I’d try hosting the agent on a Pi at home. But a friend pointed out malware and security vulnerabilities and suggested a VPS.
What would you suggest? (And can you recommend a good VPS service suitable for this task)
https://fountain.fm/episode/p3JZGfncqmJdUzZB8ZFy
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2026-02-17 19:45:09 UTC

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Great to see but be careful of token usage. I just burned through $15 of tokens in two prompts. I think it was because I was trying to get clever and uploaded a .json blob of a previous conversation to give it context and it sucked it up in a flash, along with my sats.
Good learnings 😃

2026-02-15 08:11:15 UTC

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Part 2:
I’d love to hear more about your node config on Bitcoin Core and what version you’re running.
I’ve been holding off upgrading and am still running v28 but as v31 is coming out soon I think I need to upgrade to keep within the maintenance window.
What configuration changes have you made to the defaults and what do you suggest for version updates and basic config changes?
https://fountain.fm/episode/35cdj0WpiiRdH7zxOLFB
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2026-02-15 08:05:18 UTC

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+1 for ppq.ai
This has been my go to AI for about a year now.
It’s built by a Bitcoiner, you get discount when you pay in Sats and if you pay over LN, there’s zero KYC and the built in privacy of Lightning.
Use it with a VPN (like Mullvad, also paid for in Sats) and offers pretty good privacy for general use.
You can connect via a browser or with API keys. I use it for general topics or learning, not for anything private is sensitive.
You can connect to all the latest models and it’s really good value as you pay per query (PPQ).
There are more and more online services like this that accept sats and if we’re going to get the world using Bitcoin as money, these are great places to support the global P2P Bitcoin economy.
https://fountain.fm/episode/35cdj0WpiiRdH7zxOLFB
#nevent1q…jlcl

2026-02-11 04:37:13 UTC

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Could you give us some beginners tips for trying OpenClaw.
In a FOSS way, what’s a safe way to play with this without losing the farm.
I was thinking of spinning it up on an old Raspberry Pi 4 I’m not using.
How do you think that would work?
I’d like to play around with this but aren’t quite ready to unleash it on my main computers. Thanks.
https://fountain.fm/episode/DuEsFuxQuEdGNcZLv5FM
#nevent1q…mg4s

2026-02-09 23:30:36 UTC

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Part 2…
When sentiment is low (and fuck me, it is as low as I have ever seen it), my happy place is a deep technical rabbit hole. When the price is crashing or the sky falling in, work on your skills and learn new things.
Like running your own node on a self hosted Linux server. This week I’m hardening my node and learning all about reverse proxies.
It really is the gift that keeps on giving and if you don’t get rich off Bitcoin, you’ll have some valuable skills to hit the job market with!
https://fountain.fm/episode/aUueRBq6vLKdbk5Bw66d
#nevent1q…nuwq

2026-02-08 08:25:46 UTC

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Bitcoin meetups and events are the best. Meeting other Bitcoiners IRL is like being reunited with old friends. I attend all the meetups and events I can and even travel to some.
I would definitely attend a TWIB event.
Thanks for the quality content every week, and for the laughs too!
Gotta keep smiling (and stacking) through the bear :)
https://fountain.fm/episode/aUueRBq6vLKdbk5Bw66d
#nevent1q…duyx

2026-02-04 00:16:05 UTC

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I listened to your summary of OpenClaw on LUP (3 times actually to get my head around it!). What’s your take on the Bitcoin angle here? With agents talking and dealing with each other autonomously, how does Bitcoin fit in to this?
We’ve heard that AI agents can’t use fiat, and Bitcoin keys and wallets can be generated and used by agents, is this the moment we actually see this happen?
Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
https://fountain.fm/episode/HylzhXZwygZVlobhBA5a
#nevent1q…ewet

2026-01-27 02:27:13 UTC

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I wonder if a V4V model would work for Bitcoin educational content? Someone creates a guide for TWIB, if people find value they boost or zap, and the Sats are split between the creator, TWIB and the platform.
Kind of like outsourcing the creation of educational content but with zero risk to you.
I haven’t seen this model live in the wild but wondered if it could work. What do you think?
https://fountain.fm/episode/5QJuJ1C2pOE26U8GIvDs
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2026-01-18 07:58:17 UTC

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Part 2: Do you see any opportunities in the Bitcoin education space through TWIB?
Memberships and courses, educational content? And are there any ways to “open source” any of this via V4V community contributions or something like that?
I see why you’ve done with Linux Unplugged and wonder if it’s possible to do a TWIB version of this.
Anyway, some thoughts to ponder. Your show drops on Thursday in my part of the world, and I always look forward to “TWIB Thursdays” now.
https://fountain.fm/episode/1HyiMFE9Tb7iXcwIGVoj
#nevent1q…23mw

2026-01-18 07:48:57 UTC

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Hey Chris
It was interesting to hear you say that you look at each of your shows as businesses.
Tell us more about the vision for TWIB. Do you see it following the same path as LUP, with V4V, memberships and bonus content, but no paid ads?
Are there other unique things you’re considering for TWIB?
TBC in the next boost.
https://fountain.fm/episode/1HyiMFE9Tb7iXcwIGVoj
#nevent1q…r4eq

2026-01-14 04:33:41 UTC

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Thanks. I'll take a look. I think it's leading to something like Alby Hub, just need to roll my sleeves up and get into it. Don't want to use a custodial solution.

2026-01-13 19:36:47 UTC

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I know, I'm trying to set that up. Using LND and Primal, what's the best way to enable zaps using this platform? Would like to keep it coming through my own node, not go custodial.
I was using Alby when they had the browser extension but that went away.

2026-01-13 19:33:11 UTC

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Keep the value coming Chris. I would love to see podcasting 2.0 replace the paid advertising model. There’s nothing worse than listening to “Bitcoin” podcasters shill treasury companies, custodial services and even telling you not to bother with holding your own keys. (Insert vomit emoji here).
Keep it up and May the force be with you.
https://fountain.fm/episode/xqneGDxzIRyCz3LkIJjN
#nevent1q…kslv

2026-01-12 05:16:53 UTC

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Algorithm? What algorithm?
I found out the easy way to exit X. Just don't log in for 30 days and the freeze your account and require all kinds of KYC shit to get it back. So I'm not going back. Kiwi Bitcoin Guide will have to live on Nostr alone!

2025-12-30 04:04:54 UTC

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Hey man don't take this the wrong way, but who are you?
I've seen your name around and heard you on podcasts, but I can't find anything that you've actually ever done, other than talk about stuff in a really manly way.
Which is a good skill, don't get me wrong, you are probably better at this than most people.
Are you like one of those people who's famous for being famous?
Did you like build something once? Or do something great?
Asking for a friend 😉

2025-12-20 04:15:37 UTC

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@nprofile…etsy is a go to for Bitcoiners using AI, it's the ideal "first layer" for AI. Easy web interface, no accounts or KYC, payable with sats on LN and really good value as you only pay as you use it.
In the interview with Guy you mentioned connecting to Goose using your API keys. Could this replace something like Cursor?
I use Cursor for my budding career as a vibe coder, but the KYC and fact that everything I enter is going into their logs and training makes me a bit reluctant.
Can PPQ replace Cursor? Can you tell me how? @nprofile…etsy
Thanks for a great tool, recommending to all my friends, even normies!
#nevent1q…lswv

2025-12-14 02:27:53 UTC

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I also have a serious question for you. I recently listened to an interview with the Samurai wallet dev who has been sentenced to 5 years prison for writing open source software.
In the interview he talked about how his constitutional rights were not respected and how hostile the judge was.
They had no evidence of an actual crime being committed, so the charges are for “conspiracy” to commit crimes. Basically, as they were “aware” that their software could be used for illegal purposes, they’re guilty of conspiring to commit that crime.
This is pretty scary, does this mean any open source dev could be guilty of a similar crime?
With your background in FOSS and Linux, I’d like to hear what you think about this?
https://fountain.fm/episode/GgxUJOIxjJ96e0YFuVO2
Here’s the interview for anyone interested. Also a V4V pod with no ads.
https://fountain.fm/episode/EOObZmKyTCz2UM5wEnf0
#nevent1q…mkel

2025-12-14 02:15:15 UTC

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Yes, my nephew did complete his sats quest. I made it easy for him by loading up a Lightning wallet and telling him about a bar where he lives which accepts sats. Told him he has to take some friends and shout them a drink with the Sats. And offered some additional cold storage sats as a “reward” once the quest was completed. Incentives at work :)
https://fountain.fm/episode/EOObZmKyTCz2UM5wEnf0
#nevent1q…jhht

2025-12-04 23:03:20 UTC

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I gave my nieces and nephews some Bitcoin for Xmas in 2022. Turns out that was a great time to do that, as it’s gone nothing but up since then.
I’ve gave them the same amount of fiat again last Xmas, and explained how it was now worth much less in Sats.
When I see them I check in and ask them how their magic internet money is going.
One of them is right into it, so I send him Sats and a quest to spend them at a local merchant.
I’ve become the Bitcoin uncle!
https://fountain.fm/episode/qBmPOFvmB6HalsJo4AaB
#nevent1q…l07n

2025-11-26 02:05:08 UTC

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Belated boost for the last few episodes. Thanks for the useful and thought provoking content.
Where else can I find Mishima Yukio, Taiwan and Bitcoin Policy in NZ on the same stream!
https://fountain.fm/episode/mK0sC3kk5NSD5VVdvSOl
#nevent1q…xejc

2025-11-23 01:43:51 UTC

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I make a regular DCA buy at the same time of every month, for the same amount. I don’t try to time peaks or dips, I just buy, consolidate and move to cold storage.
It works for me: keep it simple, remove the emotion, get in a regular routine, store you “savings” in cold storage.
Tick, tock…
https://fountain.fm/episode/LCHvtqGAP4hoU4nsJY12
#nevent1q…gkdw

2025-11-14 23:03:38 UTC

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Every month I add a little extra to my regular DCA and keep it in a mobile wallet for spending.
I want Bitcoin to be money, so want to make that a reality. There aren’t too many merchants who accept Bitcoin around me, but not zero.
I pay for my haircuts and always support cafes and restaurants who accept it. If I find a merchant who accepts Sats in a place I visit, I make a point of going there and spending sats.
I also pay for as many online services as I can in Sats: Proton, Mullvad and ppq.ai are examples. And boosts of course! This is how I do it.
https://fountain.fm/episode/ESiLMwmjgT3EKg7VfEhg
#nevent1q…8l8e

2025-11-11 07:55:16 UTC

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What do I think of BIP444?
If you’re interested, read the original BIP, understand it properly then make your own judgement. Too many Bitcoiners are just listening to their favorite influencer and picking a side to support.
The BIP makes no reference to a decision being made to determine if arbitrary data is objectionable. The BIP lists 7 Op Codes or conditions which would further restrict arbitrary data at the consensus level.
I think Matthew Kratter picked that ball up and ran with it himself for some shock value.
This BIP seems unlikely to have legs, but if we’re going to debate it we should at least understand it properly.
My 2 sats worth.
(Bonus boost for “nose candy Mark” in the last ep. I approve!)
https://fountain.fm/episode/WOslYaeXHkGPni8BznUK
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2025-11-01 00:00:46 UTC

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Ha ha, I like it! Calling out “piss-poor hiring practices” as the cause for layoffs and the Fed’s strategy for curbing inflation of “trying really hard”. This is the way!
I appreciated your video on BIP444, man that is out there.
How does everyone feel about Knots now I wonder?
https://fountain.fm/episode/tpO39owhO8Nv1arT5lrQ
#nevent1q…v4g0

2025-10-24 07:52:47 UTC

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I love video for technical tutorials but prefer audio for news and interviews.
How about some detailed video content on a technical topic, perhaps available as bonus content?
Video content would involve more effort for you, so putting that effort towards evergreen technical content would mean it sticks around longer.
Thanks for the in depth content and the research you put into every show.
(+1 vote for the Alby hub deep dive with Wes)
https://fountain.fm/episode/NJ9Vr8mMPTAt9Q7GUgCb
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2025-10-24 07:41:10 UTC

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Thanks for the explainer on the distros.
More questions to follow!
+1 for the deep dive on Alby hub.
https://fountain.fm/episode/yxXpGks2KrDcVVXb2B4c
#nevent1q…6vyg

2025-10-20 19:43:28 UTC

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Great rip Cody, I’m sure you enjoyed this one. Made me realize how early we are and how much work (and mindset shift) is still required.
I liked the analogy of how do we make this change without causing an allergic reaction from the state.
https://fountain.fm/episode/aBzxeODkY4p9NJiXuez8
#nevent1q…4cmx

2025-10-20 19:39:30 UTC

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Node Up Bitcoiners. We all gotta do it. Here’s a guide from our community website in New Zealand, just published to help all Bitcoiners run their own node.
Right up your alley Chris, running straight on Ubuntu.
https://kiwibitcoinguide.org/articles-and-guides/setup-bitcoin-node/
https://fountain.fm/episode/sP3uJ6IM6krMt8WNatvn
#nevent1q…8y8c

2025-10-16 04:16:31 UTC

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Time traveller boost, I’m going back over episodes about File systems. Who knew that you could customize the file system in your OS. Wow!
Could you explain the difference between corporate disros (like Ubuntu & PopOS) and community distros. Pros and cons, trade offs, that kind of thing.
Thanks.
https://fountain.fm/episode/18waqDWjcvoUBhlloSNt
#nevent1q…04nk

2025-10-05 18:52:46 UTC

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Listening and following live from New Zealand. May the force be with you.
https://fountain.fm/live/aZDFDAQMcvOfEwTkx6sZ
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2025-10-01 04:09:07 UTC

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Enjoyed this discussion. We need to get to work on MOE now, all hands on deck.
https://fountain.fm/episode/YKVsnSBltTRT38PsYVVg
#nevent1q…pskr

2025-09-28 08:47:35 UTC

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Time traveller boost for Texas.
I’m randomnly working through the back catalogue to learn things as they come up in my setup.
Just learnt the difference between Snap and Flatpaks in eps 532, 501 and 499. It’s evergreen content, thanks for the work you put into creating these and the passion in the delivery.
https://fountain.fm/episode/9gbeU3iOXO0ydFdKsq6R
#nevent1q…hkz0

2025-09-19 11:02:55 UTC

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I hear ya. I came across TWIB from one of his other shows and am telling all the Bitcoiners around me they gotta listen. The level of research Chris puts in and the fact he lives and breathes Open Source puts this show in a different league.

2025-09-19 10:32:09 UTC

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Double boost for this and the episode with Oscar. Conversations with people like Oscar who are creating real use cases for Bitcoin are great.
Is there a way to connect my LND node to Fountain? Can I do this with Alby hub?
I’d love to connect directly and not have to manually top up my Fountain wallet if I could.
Keep the signal coming, thanks.
https://fountain.fm/episode/H5lo1HQmAk34SY3FDwe7
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2025-09-17 20:48:44 UTC

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have a great time at Linux Fest.
Do you have any suggestions or old episodes to help new Linux users decide on distros as a daily driver?
I’m not a total Linux newbie, have been running a couple of Ubuntu servers and Linux Mint on a laptop for over a year now, but want to set up a Linux desktop as a daily driver now.
I’m looking at Pop OS for now, any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks from New Zealand!
https://fountain.fm/episode/wCvY0IGv5uIsk3jcz9xA
#nevent1q…pafl

2025-09-07 03:17:33 UTC

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Re your question on which platform to do a Knots tutorial on, I would say it has to be Linux of some flavor.
You’re the Linux guy so asking you to do it on another platform would be blasphemy!
I was a Bitcoiner before getting into Linux and other open protocols. I really think Bitcoiners should embrace the full open source stack, it’s part of the trade off for having open source, immutable money.
https://fountain.fm/episode/vNS3UnEX1NMhmngvCl9m
#nevent1q…vpjv

2025-08-30 09:36:16 UTC

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This is a vote for some bonus content about running Knots. With the node count nearly at 20% and the Core team starting to play dirty, it’s time to really understand more about running Knots. A walk through guide and assessment from you on this would be super helpful.
Thanks
https://fountain.fm/episode/eHbgQjpxG79wFOl8PSH5
#nevent1q…dr9r

2025-08-17 09:32:02 UTC

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About node setups and security:
I started with a Raspiblitz about 3 years ago, this was a great first node if you want to learn the more technical side of running a node as it packages everything up and has a very simple GUI but also allows you to use the command line as well. It runs over Tor by default, so gives you that extra layer of privacy.
Two years in I started running Bitcoin Core directly on an Ubuntu server, which in many ways is simpler than the Raspiblitz once you get used to doing everything in the command line. You’re running way less services, just what you need: Bitcoin Core, Fulcrum Server, Mempool.space and Tor.
I went on to run a Lightning Node a year later and am still going strong, using that to route all my payments. Both my Bitcoin node and LND run over Tor, which for personal use (not routing on Lightning) has been good for me.
I followed the guides on the Ministry of Nodes You Tube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@MinistryofNodes) , Ketan is a well known Aussie Bitcoiner and a big open source and Linux guy. His guides are excellent.
Next step is to connect Alby Hub to my LND node, so I can route my own boosts on Fountain.
https://fountain.fm/episode/QFDccdvK7WNWaBnDnKNX
#nevent1q…2467

2025-08-11 10:00:06 UTC

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@nprofile…zdv2 There is an explicit reference to Bitcoin in the Fed note you mentioned John.
It says this:
1. In the U.S., the idea has come up in the context of helping to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve or a sovereign wealth fund, and the use of revaluation proceeds was proposed in recent legislation by Senator Lummis
Read on down to the first Footnote:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/official-reserve-revaluations-the-international-experience-20250801.html

2025-08-09 23:27:40 UTC

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Good Split Enz song: Stranger than Fiction. Mental Notes Album 1975.

2025-08-09 23:17:00 UTC

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Thanks again for the solid signal.
Wow, a lot of action in the comments this episode.
I’ve tagged you in Nostr with some audio clips of the Tornado Cash and Samourai trials.
The journals covering it are the Rage and Frank Corva from Bitcoin Magazine.
Onwards.
https://fountain.fm/episode/NYnqsqd7mDA2Irs4UdTp
#nevent1q…qgcx

2025-08-01 04:26:42 UTC

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@nprofile…gyym Would love to hear your thoughts on this in the show next week. Is this a risk to open source development and privacy tools?

2025-08-01 04:24:00 UTC

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Thanks for the signal and we’re glad you do what you do.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Samurai and Tornado Cash developer trials. These aren’t getting anywhere near as much coverage as the Treasury Companies and Stablecoin regulations but there are some concerning developments in these cases which could have effects on the development of all kinds of Bitcoin applications.
I also saw a report on the Rage summarizing the privacy measures the White House are asking FinCEN to deem as money laundering concerns and they cover lots of general uses all of us would do regularly.
Would love to hear your thoughts on these, considering your background in both Bitcoin and the FOSS space. Thanks.
https://fountain.fm/episode/WZ3tI74ML94r0zSER5kL
#nevent1q…6xqw

2025-07-28 20:42:01 UTC

DataMachine.ai down? hey @nprofile…x7wj
Are there any issues with DataMachine.ai right now?
It's been my go to AI for 18 months now and about a week ago it stopped working and I just get an error message saying:
dataMachine
Could not connect to LLM, please try again later.
This happens on both Deepseek and Mixtral models.
Can't find any numbers for your support line so posting here 😉

2025-07-28 09:28:03 UTC

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Thanks for covering this, I saw it on YouTube and then you covered it. Would love to see more bonus episodes. Biggest question I have now is how the hell do you cover all this as well as Linux Unplugged?
https://fountain.fm/episode/W1GUocLwHJy4ZwFOgHD1
#nevent1q…a056

2025-07-11 20:40:04 UTC

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Thanks Oscar. Yes, I'm using the latest version. I'll send an email through with full details. Cheers.

2025-07-11 10:36:00 UTC

Issues with @nprofile…cgkr
I've been using Fountain as my go to podcast player for at least 2 years and love it. But after recent upgrades I've had persistent issues and it's getting close to being unusable now.
I'm on iOS and am experiencing the following issues:
- Each time the screen goes off on my phone the podcast will stop playing. What I mean is that whenever my display goes dark if I'm not using the phone the podcast stops playing. It only happens with Fountain, not with other audio apps like Spotify. It used to rectify if I shut the app and restarted, but this no longer works.
I have had to resort to restarting my phone, which worked or a while but now is not working either.
This is a persistent issue now and I'm close to ditching Fountain because I can't listen to podcasts anymore, so wonder if anyone else has had this issue or if Fountain can offer any solutions?
-The second issue is that after a recent upgrade my headphone controls no longer work on Fountain. I used to be able to pause or restart a podcast by tapping the button on my headphones, but this doesn't work anymore. I can do it on other audio apps but can't stop a podcast with the headphone pause button now.
-Last issue is the the podcasts in the queue don't autoplay. It seems to happen after I rearrange the order of the episodes in the queue, whenever I do this they don't auto play.
The main issue I'd like to resolve is the player cutting out when my screen goes to sleep, this means I can't listen to podcasts while I'm driving or walking. And we all know there's no life for Bitcoiner's without pods.
Hope you can help @nprofile…cgkr
Thanks

2025-01-01 03:16:53 UTC

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It is done. We have a meetup today where I live and healthy P2P buys and sells.

2025-01-01 03:07:46 UTC

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So the solution here is to move 100% to P2P platforms like Robosats and Bisq, right?

2024-12-21 02:07:23 UTC

Bitcoin in New Zealand in 2024 - the year in review.
https://stacker.news/items/818517
Here's our article on Stackr.news reviewing the year in Bitcoin in NZ, covering:
The Bitcoin Community in New Zealand
Bitcoin Adoption in New Zealand
Bitcoin Businesses in New Zealand
Bitcoin Mining in New Zealand
Bitcoin Media in New Zealand
Why do we need BItcoin in NZ - House Prices, Consumer Prices & Monetary Inflation
Government Finances and Political Landscape
Other Bitcoin Projects in New Zealand
Bitcoin vs NZD
What will 2025 bring for Bitcoin in New Zealand?

2024-10-13 03:28:26 UTC

I'd like to ask a few open support related questions to the @npub12ct…c5ky team. After updating the firmware on my Coldcard MK4 I am now experiencing a frozen screen and can not use the device. The device freezes before the PIN screen.
The Coinkite team have responded to my posts in the Telegram channel and also via email but I haven't received any answers to the main questions I would like answered:
- Is this a wider issue with other users after upgrading the firmware to 5.4.0?
- Is the device able to be restored or will it be unusable from now?
I have had this device for 2 years and have had no issues and from my own research think it's a good product.
I have a backup which I can restore so am not at risk of losing coins but am trying to find out what caused this and if I can remedy it.
If anyone else has experienced this or has any suggestions (other than requesting me seed phrase 😄 ) I'd like to hear them.
@npub1az9…m8y8
@npub1qny…95gx
@npub1uth…mmmu
@npub19zv…z3fd

2024-03-19 19:14:47 UTC

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Try Robosats. Market is open 24/7. If you have fiat to get rid of someone will sell you some KYC free sats. It's a cool platform.

2024-03-19 19:13:36 UTC

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GM from NZ sir. We are stacking humbly down here.

2024-03-18 19:15:33 UTC

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There's a lawman, beating up the wrong guy...

2024-03-18 19:14:01 UTC

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Cos we don't be paid for shilling Bitcoin.

2024-03-15 21:26:17 UTC

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Please let us know next time you're planning this! 😉