sovereign.self.reliance

The future is rural. Thriving families, in small communities that are responsible and self dependent! Bitcoin has a part to play in this.
The city on the other hand will turn into dystopian prison cells full of mindless ghouls. No love. No self sovereignty. Dog eat dog.
This is all playing out before our eyes

2025-10-08 02:33:11 UTC

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Congrats on the grind! 400 is a big milestone. Kudos to you for putting the work in!

2025-10-08 02:32:12 UTC

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Number 10 is a big one!

2025-10-08 02:30:39 UTC

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I dig this comparison. Well put!

2025-10-08 00:51:46 UTC

Have patience and... Stay on target!
#stacksats #wearewinning
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2025-10-08 00:49:07 UTC

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@nprofile…zyl8 exposed me to Nostr. Winning!

2025-10-08 00:28:40 UTC

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Have patience

2025-10-06 02:27:24 UTC

Ladies and gentlemen... I believe we have entered new territory! Where no man or coin has been before... A new horizon of limitless possibilities! Strap in for lift off!
https://image.nostr.build/21d9d9996e93964b1e78d81fb6a4824ade527308ef76caa141be23b030d0753c.jpg

2025-10-06 02:12:05 UTC

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And part of that will be our mission as responsible stewards of the technology!
I will continue that through my education

2025-10-06 02:06:13 UTC

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Thank you gsovereignty!

2025-10-05 20:07:53 UTC

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Thanks!

2025-10-05 20:03:57 UTC

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Which app is this?

2025-10-05 20:03:05 UTC

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Good lord. #satanic

2025-10-05 20:00:01 UTC

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Inspirational!

2025-10-05 17:22:34 UTC

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You mean hockey

2025-10-05 15:39:45 UTC

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Hell ya dawg! \m/

2025-10-05 15:09:26 UTC

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I'd love to zap you for your time but amethyst says I can't

2025-10-05 14:56:35 UTC

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This is something I've heard a few times now but I am still trying to wrap my head around on how that is accomplished

2025-10-05 14:52:52 UTC

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Thank you both for going in depth in the discussion and taking the time to do so. I am learning and that was in some part the goal of the post.
This is how i currently have it mapped in my head... The mempool needs all the data locally to validate the transaction. Which is a cache. That is temporary. That makes good sense. Once the mempool is validated and the transaction can be stored on the harddrive you can prune the data for longterm storage (remove the OP_RETURN data).

2025-10-05 04:46:45 UTC

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I think Im starting to understsnd the underlying technicalities. If I understand correctly, I could configure my node and mempool to disregard (ignore) OP_RETURN data and never store it?
i.e.: It'll exist in the ledger but not on my hardware?

2025-10-05 02:42:53 UTC

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Excellent!

2025-10-05 02:36:27 UTC

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Party time!!!

2025-10-05 02:36:01 UTC

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Is the data in op_return not stored on chain?

2025-10-05 02:12:42 UTC

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Convenience is the death of freedom

2025-10-05 02:11:11 UTC

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Beautiful!

2025-10-05 02:05:43 UTC

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Time will tell I guess! I really hope you're right!

2025-10-04 20:31:57 UTC

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In the lense of "Bitcoin is money" its a problem of QUANTITY of arbitrary data and the CONTENT of it
#nevent1q…rv75

2025-10-04 20:29:14 UTC

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Thanks! That's a good point i didnt realize but it does mean less transactions per block which makes volume of transactions slower to validate on layer 1. That has been a bottleneck for scalability in the past and as adaptation grows it could become a problem again - even with layer 2 solutions like lightning

2025-10-04 20:00:21 UTC

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Thanks for the video as always @nprofile…a6r0

2025-10-04 19:36:27 UTC

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Bitcoin being turned into something it has not been since inception. The thought of the ledger bloating to require much larger storage space in addition to what is being stored on the ledger as well. I don't want to host garage or illicit/immoral content. Sort of remove me from the network out of principal

2025-10-04 17:08:50 UTC

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I'm looking for someone to diffuse my concerns

2025-10-04 17:05:00 UTC

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Less a point and more a question. What do we do?

2025-10-04 17:00:28 UTC

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Exactly because it exists on the ledger

2025-10-04 16:41:43 UTC

Okay, I am throwing my hat in the ring on this core30 OP_RETURN limit increase debate.
Simply put I am very concerned about the change. 80-bytes seems like a good limitation in and of itself to control "spam" and limit non-monetary transactional data. Its a constraint of the technology that doesnt need to change. These other improvements this change is purposing to introduce in my ignorant view need to be reviewed and tackled with a different solution. Bitcoin was forked or copied many times already to accomplish "other use cases" for example. I'm not even sure this fixing "spam" argument is valid. What spam exists within a hard limited 80bytes?
Concern #1: harmful content in the ledger that once there, can't be removed
Concern #2: ledger bloat which will directly affect hardware requirements, network costs and as a result negatively affect decentralisation.
This situation seems grave because once that data exists on the ledger it can't be removed without irreparable harm done to the network to remove it.
I am reminded of Chapter 10 in The Bitcoin Standard - Bitcoin Questions. Specifically subsection "out of control: why nobody can change bitcoin", page 228.
Also I had the pleasure listening to the WiM podcast with Justin Bechler (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igTnc20SicE). Although I am not sure I agree with the solution (run knots), nor is it the best conversation/representative on the subject I think many great points are made in this talk.
CC: @nprofile…jsen, @nprofile…a792, @nprofile…2c7y, @nprofile…8s05, @nprofile…a6r0, @nprofile…yzjv, @nprofile…zyl8
I am CCing the individuals above because I trust your opinions on this matter and looking for an update on your stance. As well as what is being done about it. Some of you ( @nprofile…a6r0) I know are staunch knots advocates but relying on one individual to trust for our software is a security problem. @nprofile…a792 I read your post about "how hard it is to control spam and engineer filters" but I argue that 80 bytes of "spam" for say a "cheque memo field" (valid use case) is the better control mechanism for spam limitation than increasing the limit to create new filters. I admit I am not super well versed in your realm of expertise. I'm not even sure its fair to call OP_RETURN spam anymore. It seems like a great feature for classifying/IDing transactions and needs nothing more.
Bitcoin is money, a store of value and most importantly its emergant feature of immutability. The latter point and the fact it could affect that as well as affect the democratisation of bitcoin due to lifting the hardware and data transfer requirements is in my opinion dire.
So for those in my network, "closest to the source", what are we doing to move forward? I don't not want to spread FUD but it almost feels too late!
I agree with Justin Bechler on one thing for sure... Where is the reasonable explanation on the benefits and how it improves Bitcoin? I don't think bitcoin should be evolved to include more things. I also don't think one solution to fix UTXO bloat should be at the comprise of something else.
Regards, a concerned, humble sats stacker
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2025-10-04 00:39:38 UTC

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Well that's one way to pull on my heart strings! Zapped!

2025-10-03 17:26:23 UTC

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UPTOBER! I have two Avalon nano 3S coming and look forward to throwing my hash into the pool!

2025-10-03 16:55:51 UTC

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Fuck.

2025-10-03 16:55:42 UTC

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Beautiful piece of earth you live on mate

2025-10-03 16:32:26 UTC

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I will not be, ha!

2025-10-03 16:32:07 UTC

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CAN YOU TAKE ME HIGHER!!!

2025-10-03 16:31:08 UTC

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To the moon! Rocket time!
#nevent1q…n8dj

2025-10-03 16:15:36 UTC

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This.
#nevent1q…43kk

2025-10-02 18:31:14 UTC

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One of the best

2025-10-02 18:30:05 UTC

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Interdenominational Aliens

2025-10-02 14:21:51 UTC

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I knew it was going to ripping week!
#nevent1q…2esz

2025-10-01 15:14:48 UTC

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The worst! He likes Creed afterall

2025-10-01 15:00:14 UTC

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Nice but I prefer the original Simon & Garfunkel version ;)

2025-10-01 13:54:22 UTC

GM it's time for Uptober!

2025-09-30 23:29:46 UTC

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I'd zap you but it says I am unable

2025-09-30 23:28:25 UTC

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Wow, a service with a presence on Nostr to boot! This is great at first glance! I'll check it out. Thanks!

2025-09-30 22:41:56 UTC

Anyone here on Nostr have any recommendations for TTS (text to speech) translation software for language learning?
Needs to respect privacy, require no kyc and limited data recording. AI options are welcome.
#asknostr #learning #translation #french

2025-09-30 22:33:11 UTC

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Thanks for the moment of reflection

2025-09-30 22:30:50 UTC

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Yes! Only onwards and upwards with minor setbacks. Independence grows by the day through sure will and determination! If I can do it so can anybody.
- wife is going to give birth any day now (conceived right around the new year)
- have a daughter who is almost 3 and to say is anything but thriving is a massive understatement
- gained a certification in Permaculture
- grew more food than any year previously
- grew my social network within my local community
- many camping and family roadtrips have been locked away in the fond memory bank for all of us
- travelled to Greece
- got a decent raise in my corporate FIAT day grind
- I've rid myself of Microsoft and Google for good!
- and of course stacked more sats
Years not finished yet! But, I'm already thinking about ambitious goals for next year!

2025-09-30 22:13:10 UTC

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Their music and lyrics only become more relevant and poignant as time passes

2025-09-30 14:42:28 UTC

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The night is darkest before the dawn

2025-09-30 02:59:38 UTC

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Peak FIAT land up here. It IS tiresome

2025-09-30 02:14:35 UTC

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Boiled steak?! Gross. That's some perspective for ya

2025-09-30 01:49:57 UTC

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2025-09-29 14:30:16 UTC

GM! Let's rip boys!

2025-09-29 14:25:37 UTC

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Cheers mate

2025-09-29 04:33:02 UTC

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Thank you for sharing your knowledge and research

2025-09-29 04:29:41 UTC

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Its a desire of mine... Reason for not, time. Hopefully that changes by end of year. Bitcoin Node, first.

2025-09-29 03:52:32 UTC

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Incredible!

2025-09-29 01:06:57 UTC

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Have a sat LOL

2025-09-28 23:08:35 UTC

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We spend over 3000 a year in propane. It pains me to admit it. This seems like a no brainer

2025-09-28 22:35:50 UTC

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This is great Mark. I think you may have just convinced me to get one running for this up coming winter as well. Our house is not ideal - propane heated hot water radiators and a wood burning stove. Couple that with a poorly insulated house built in 1925 with single pane windows! Its not our forever home so renovating is not our financial best interest

2025-09-28 15:19:28 UTC

The importance of learning privacy in your everyday computer use can not be overstated. As someone who is home schooling their children, their computer education must be done from the prospective of how this technology works as a tool from the ground up without corporate and government data harvesting.
Why, what and how is important approaches over "here is a tablet, watch some YouTube" ... My kids are far too young for computer exposure currently but building their curriculum starts now by ensuring our home only contains technology without tracking and spyware.
#rulesforreset #homeschooling

2025-09-28 15:11:49 UTC

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I have no idea why I didn't make this switch earlier. Everything feels snappy, clean and most importantly private. I've had no issues finding software solutions for my windows alternatives. This was probably made easier by the fact I was switching to foss solutions on windows over the last two years.
#nevent1q…j40v

2025-09-24 00:56:44 UTC

Its official! I am now using Linux as my main driver! Spinning Pop!_OS and so far its pretty slick... Last year I said goodbye to google completely, this year's task was saying goodbye to Windows. Good riddance!

2025-09-24 00:12:54 UTC

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A new disc player for the truck might be worth the sats! Although Human Clay is a great album to be stuck with

2025-09-23 23:49:30 UTC

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I ordered a CD copy. I'm not even joking either

2025-09-15 23:45:19 UTC

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Good day, sir! Father of a soon to be 3 year old little girl. And soon to be welcoming our second in the world within the next two weeks! Becoming a father has been the most transformative moment of my life. I am blessed with a growing family I am grateful for each day!

2025-09-10 23:04:27 UTC

I am thankful for this community in trying times like these. Its good to know we're not alone in this sick and depraved world. Thank you for the dialogue around recent events, current and ongoing. Im grateful for this space with like minded individuals. The world needs strong men. Stand proud for what's right. No comprise

2025-09-07 21:22:33 UTC

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"Saylor is a madman with an axe to grind" aptly put Laser

2025-09-04 14:40:33 UTC

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But when #buttsicle?

2025-09-03 19:32:33 UTC

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Hashtag buttsicles!

2025-09-03 19:27:49 UTC

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It takes me back and I'm so here for it!

2025-09-03 19:25:18 UTC

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Talking about shits and assholes takes me right back to the sports locker rooms. No filter. No homo. Funniest shit ever

2025-09-03 19:19:44 UTC

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Its so laughable and hilarious people COULD have seen this as the playbook from a mile away. Unfortunately, I find it more depressing the majority hasn't and won't ever as the world falls into this totalitarian trap!

2025-09-03 01:51:35 UTC

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Enjoy the thighs of thy labour

2025-09-03 01:11:40 UTC

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But its so much fun!!!

2025-09-03 01:08:02 UTC

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Well put dude! I'm going to use this next time I get into an argument with a non-bitcoiner that its just a pyramid scheme

2025-09-03 01:04:29 UTC

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Yes that was why thought as well. Thanks for reassuring me of the risk.
Even if consuming full power 24/7 with 8 hours of those hours having no connection these machines are even more efficient than any counterpart in the low wattage category that include an Ethernet port

2025-09-03 01:00:23 UTC

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Thanks but to my knowledge #bitaxe only have a WiFi interface. No physical Ethernet port

2025-09-02 17:57:50 UTC

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Trying to make use of my backup PV solar system on the property

2025-08-31 15:07:15 UTC

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Thanks for the reply!

2025-08-30 17:45:01 UTC

For #bitaxe miners. My home's WiFi shutdowns at night for less EMF when we sleep. I am thinking of cycling bitaxe power off during that time by running its AC power on a timer. Do any nostr folk think this will damage the unit(s) in the long run with a daily external kill switch?
Will the miner reconnect automatically when power is restored?
#asknostr

2025-08-26 23:50:42 UTC

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147981

2025-08-26 20:17:26 UTC

Men need adventure and discomfort, seek it!
(This past weekend's hiking trip)
https://image.nostr.build/1377376a29ba928d84d6740bf9a904ab8e691ec45bfac02cfa6d5e94b100a2d8.jpg

2025-08-26 20:10:59 UTC

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Potent medicine for good health all around

2025-08-19 23:09:24 UTC

I guess the bullrun is over, so I bought more bitcoin!

2025-08-19 19:59:10 UTC

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Canada is cooked!

2025-08-18 23:08:41 UTC

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I've done oysters a ton. Many years ago. The biggest difficulty I've had on this propagation step is contamination with mold spores. Keep everything as clean as possible. Good luck! Glad to see you're using glass and not plastic!

2025-08-17 19:41:05 UTC

This small niche of the internet gives me hope, and courage! Stay strong Nostr!

2025-08-17 19:39:15 UTC

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Good lord, dude! Looks amazing. I need to build myself one of these

2025-08-17 19:34:16 UTC

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Exactly

2025-08-17 19:31:39 UTC

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Thank you so much brother! <3