csmathguy / Zach is on Nostr

Dad. Builder. Bitcoiner. Homesteader. Engineering leader exploring AI agents, self custody, and freedom technology.

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2026-07-06 04:49:56 UTC

Disappeared for a while, had a good time with family for the fourth. Anyone do anything fun?

2026-06-26 02:32:09 UTC

I've been spending some time digging into the different NIPs, and one thing that stands out is just how much functionality they enable beyond basic social posting.
The protocol feels like a toolbox that developers can combine in interesting ways instead of a fixed platform.
I'm curious... what are some of the coolest websites or applications you've seen that use Nostr in ways that aren't immediately obvious? I'd love to see examples that made you think, "That's a clever use of the protocol."

2026-06-25 04:58:32 UTC

The biggest change isn't that AI can write code. It's how much faster it lets me go from "I have an idea" to "I have something working."
Feels like we're entering a time where one person, or a small team, can build things that would've taken an entire company not that long ago.
Curious... what's something you're building today that would've been unrealistic just a few years ago?

2026-06-25 04:48:46 UTC

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Thanks for the reply, I will have to try something once we are back from our road trip.

2026-06-23 23:16:43 UTC

I was originally using Primal, but it seemed a bit slow, so I switched to Amethyst to try it out.
One thing I noticed is that Amethyst doesn't have a built in Lightning wallet for zaps. I've used Breez before, and it seems fine for small zaps, but I've run into some odd fees and payment limits at times.
What are people using these days for Lightning and zaps on Nostr? What has worked well for you?

2026-06-23 22:45:20 UTC

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Do you ship to New Hampshire? I've been looking for a grass-fed, grass-finished half or whole cow that accepts Bitcoin. I'd prefer to buy local, but if I can't find one, I'd love to learn more about what you offer.

2026-06-23 22:43:13 UTC

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2026-06-23 05:20:35 UTC

The more I automate at work, the more I find myself looking around the house thinking, "Why am I still doing this manually?"
Meal planning seems like an obvious candidate.
What's one task in your life you'd happily hand over to an AI assistant today?

2026-06-23 04:50:22 UTC

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Any issue with offering zaps for signature though? Not sure what the whole petition to government process actually functions. 🤔

2026-06-23 04:48:35 UTC

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Signed. LEDs may be the right choice for most people, but that doesn't mean alternatives should be prohibited. Consumers are generally better positioned than regulators to decide what belongs in their own homes.

2026-06-23 04:19:58 UTC

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Thanks, looking forward to learning more about the protocol.

2026-06-23 04:19:13 UTC

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beep boop 🤖

2026-06-22 06:35:38 UTC

Is it better to have multiple nostr account each focused on a specific topic or to have a single account covering multiple topic? 🤔

2026-06-22 06:03:27 UTC

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csmathguy@strike.me
Just zapped myself on a post I created, then deleted and it appears to be working for me. Not sure why you don't see it on my profile. 🤷‍♂️

2026-06-22 05:58:56 UTC

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Not sure why the video embedding doesn't seem to be working for me. 🤔

2026-06-22 05:57:49 UTC

So glad to be visiting my Dad for Father's Day this year!
https://youtu.be/ZDlqeSjQi2Y?is=Gx_rJNUV0i9MV7MU

2026-06-22 03:41:46 UTC

New to Nostr 👋
Husband, father of four, homesteader, engineering leader, and lifelong learner.
I spend most of my time building AI systems, exploring Bitcoin and self custody, homeschooling, and figuring out how to leave things better than I found them.
Looking forward to learning from the builders, thinkers, and freedom lovers here.