Hello, baby👶🏼. STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT WEAK LEADERS AND START FIXING YOUR OWN WEAKNESS.
The more frustrated you are with a weak leader, the more it reflects your own weakness.
Stop ranting about how others failed you. Let it go. Toughen up. Grow up, baby. Build your own strength, and become the person you no longer need help from.
Most people are so easy to fool, and it shows. All it takes is a new outfit and a based haircut for them to fully trust the lizard people. NPCs gonna npc.
Want to create buzz and get people talking? Just manipulate the useful idiots using SIMPSONS.
It’s easier than you think. Just watch an old Simpsons episode where they feature a public figure. Pay attention to the setting, clothes, and behavior.
Then, in real life, just copy that look, repeat those phrases, or act in similar ways. Have your team record you or take photos.
When the media picks it up, the useful idiots will jump to say, ‘The Simpsons predicted this!’ It’s a simple way to manipulate the narrative and generate free publicity.
You make it happen, and they’ll never know it was all planned from the start. Just an idea. Not claiming that anybody already did this...
One day there will be a security exploit and many nostr private keys will be compromised. Bots will be publishing bad content under your name/key. Make sure you are ready for this scenario and can change keys easily and tell people about it.
Congratulations to all people involved in doing rage-word-of-mouth marketing for Marques. Feels organic.
Awesome search tool for nostr search: nos.today by darashi
Stablecoins soon on bitcoin with RGB solution. Keep an eye on what Bitfinex is doing
STOP WASTING TIME WITH NPCs
Most of your interactions are a waste of time. The reason is that you're interacting with NPCs (who in games are non playable, irrelevant characters). In real life, NPCs simply repeat narratives without questioning.
And why is this a waste of time?
Interacting with NPCs is like watching the same episode of your favorite series for the eighteenth time: familiar and comfortable, but ultimately unsatisfying. It adds nothing to you.
When you engage with people who think for themselves, you're challenged to reflect, question, and grow. They aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and encourage critical thinking.
So, how do you identify an NPC?
Ask questions that few people know how to answer. Inquire about perceived risks and the outlook for the future. An NPC will usually say everything is fine and won't see the real current problems, or they'll only worry about the risks they've been instructed to worry about. IYKYK.
Stop wasting your time with empty conversations.
Surround yourself with people who inspire you to question and think.
Impressive development of Fedi app. A few bugs (display name creation didn't go smooth on first try, adding community also a bit glitchy, possibly server issues?)
But the concept is very interesting and actual use was smooth once onboarding was done.
Did you notice that the developers at
Clams
Bitcoin Accounting Software | Track BTC Transactions - Clams
Bitcoin
only put a link to their NOSTR key in their personal links section? There's no Xitter or other centralized networks. NOSTR-First.
*Clams is an interface for CLN nodes, establishing a secure and encrypted connection through the Lightning Network. Once the user sets the permissions, the app allows for sending and receiving payments, among other functions.
You can use various payment methods, such as Keysend, BOLT11 invoices, LNURL, and BOLT12 offers. The app also assists in managing Lightning channels and offers a dashboard for financial control.
Being a Progressive Web App (PWA), Clams runs on any device with a browser. It provides a mobile experience similar to Zeus, while its desktop version more closely resembles Ride The Lightning in terms of usability. Clams is focused on privacy, does not keep logs, does not use trackers, and keeps all data stored on the user's device.
Which communities on zapddit do you recommend?
⚡zapddit
A reddit-style nostr client
You must travel! You have to enjoy life, live experiences! Right?
Not necessarily.
Look, we often think that to be happy we need to be always doing something grand or living unique experiences. But the truth is that happiness comes from within, not from the things we do or have.
This applies to material goods, such as cars or smartphones, as well as to experiences, to love, and relationships. If we believe we need to travel to have a good life, or we need someone else to be happy, we will feel incomplete until we find that person.
So, try to change the way you see your desires. Instead of thinking "I need this to be happy," tell yourself "It would be nice to have, but I can be happy without it."
Give it a try: write down your desires.
When you don't fulfill those desires... then what? Do you feel unhappy?
Now, think about the opposite.
What if all your desires were fulfilled, would you never want anything again? Would you be completely happy forever?
Probably not, because as soon as we get something, we immediately want something else.
Desires are INFINITE. Fulfilling them can bring us momentary joy, but that happiness doesn't last. True happiness is not in getting what we want, but in being content with what we have.
So, it's normal to want things. But these desires shouldn't control our happiness. By finding joy within ourselves, we minimize suffering and find peace. This involves practicing gratitude, valuing the relationships we have, engaging in meaningful activities, living in the present moment, and appreciating the small things in life.
In summary, the key to happiness is not found in external experiences or in fulfilling all our desires, but rather in cultivating internal satisfaction and appreciating what we already have.
NOTHING IS GRANTED.
Only entitled arrogant people take things for granted. Stay humble. Do the work.
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Here's a NOSTR Setup on Android for those who want more control (requires above-average technical knowledge): a combo of Obtainium and Amber. I'll explain the 2 tips below:
(Oh, and a bonus tip for iPhone users: buy an Android. The Apple App Store has abusive practices that worsen every day, making life difficult for developers and users)
1. Use Obtainium to download app APKs.
Obtainium is an app that allows you to download and update open-source applications directly from developers, like on GitHub. This means you can get the latest versions quickly, without waiting for Google Play Store approval. It's useful for those who want the latest features or security fixes immediately.
This gives you direct and fast updates, without intermediaries. It brings the latest versions of apps to your device, ensuring you have immediate access to improvements and fixes.
Download Obtainium:
GitHub
GitHub - ImranR98/Obtainium: Get Android app updates straight from the source.
Get Android app updates straight from the source. Contribute to ImranR98/Obtainium development by creating an account on GitHub.
Enable installations from unknown sources in Android settings to install.
Configure Obtainium: After installation, launch Obtainium. To add an application, copy the URL of the project of interest.
Add Applications in Obtainium: In Obtainium, tap the "+ (Add App)" button, paste the copied URL, select the necessary options, and tap on "Add". Obtainium will search for the correct version of the app for your phone and monitor the currently installed version.
2. Use Amber.
Amber is an application designed to better manage your private key. As you should know, in Nostr, we don't use a username and password. We use a public and private key. And if you enter your private key in a lot of places, there's a risk it could be compromised forever.
Amber allows you to securely store your Nostr private key in the application, which simplifies the authentication process across different Nostr clients and services without the need to repeatedly enter your private key.
Got it? The main advantage of Amber is convenience and security. It centralizes the management of your Nostr private key in one place, reducing the risk of exposure or loss of the key. With Amber, you can easily sign Nostr events using your stored private key, facilitating secure and efficient interaction with the Nostr ecosystem.
Amber Link:
GitHub
GitHub - greenart7c3/Amber
Contribute to greenart7c3/Amber development by creating an account on GitHub.
Special thanks and Split Zap for the Nostr tip:
@CAPiVARA - thanks Capivara!
🚨 SCANDAL: TODAY, BITCOIN JOINED WITH SHITCOINS. And that's good for you. Here's why:
Have you seen what Citrea released today? A scalability few expected for Bitcoin... becoming compatible with Ethereum (EVM compatibility). HUH?
Well, now that I have your attention, I continue with less hype:
You may have heard that altcoins serve as a laboratory for Bitcoin.
And many people criticize Bitcoin saying it doesn't scale or that it's just a pet rock because it doesn't have smart contracts. These criticisms make some people look towards cryptos, but what they don't realize is that if something truly good appears on these other networks, Bitcoin can and will incorporate it. Enter Citrea.
Citrea brings a big novelty to Bitcoin, allowing it to make many more transactions and even become compatible with EVM, which is the basis for Ethereum's smart contracts. This shows that Bitcoin is not stuck in time, unlike what some declared enemies of Bitcoin keep saying as a FUD strategy.
Using a technique called zero-knowledge proofs, Citrea doesn't focus on hiding information, but on making the system scalable, confirming transactions without needing a lot of data.
What Citrea does is bundle several transactions outside of the Bitcoin blockchain and then only shows a tiny proof that everything is right, without clogging the timechain with details. This means you can do a lot more with Bitcoin, without losing the security we like.
With Citrea, Bitcoin begins to use smart contracts similar to those of Ethereum, without needing to change how Bitcoin works underneath. This opens the door for Bitcoin to do things that we previously only saw in other currencies, such as automatic exchanges and other decentralized financial functions. In other words, the "edge"/differential of shitcoins that declared themselves different is over.
Learn more at
Citrea · Blog
Introducing Citrea: Bitcoin’s First ZK Rollup
Today we introduce Citrea, the first rollup that enhances the capabilities of Bitcoin blockspace with zero knowledge technology.
Let me share something useful. Next time you're feeling down because you want something you don't have or you're upset about something you do have, remember this:
it's all about how you see things.
When you're stuck wanting something: It's like this - imagine you're convinced that having a certain thing, like a fancy car or the perfect job, will make everything better.
Instead of fixating on "I need this to be happy," try thinking, "It'd be cool to have, but I'm okay without it." This little switch in mindset can lift a huge weight off your shoulders. It's about enjoying what you've got right now, even as you maybe look for something more.
And when you're dealing with stuff you wish you didn't have: Say, a tough job or a health issue. It's super easy to get caught up in how much you want things to change. But sometimes, leaning into what you're going through, finding small things to be okay with, can make a big difference. It's not about giving up hope for something better, but it's about not letting what you're going through right now take over your happiness.
Fungibility ≠ Traceability
Bitcoin is fungible, although it can be tracked when it is on-chain (base layer). These are two distinct concepts.
Fungibility means one bitcoin is equal to another. This is a key characteristic of the asset. To understand non-fungible goods, the classic example is a piece of art, which by its nature is unique and does not allow for one item to be exchanged for another using compensation, which is part of the law of obligations.
On the other hand, traceability refers to the ability to verify a transaction history. This allows for the creation of contracts between parties with specific specifications. However, it remains within the contractual freedom between parties: it does not affect the fungibility of bitcoin.
For example, an exchange may decide not to accept bitcoins that have been part of a CoinJoin. This decision of the exchange is made through its terms of use (contractual agreement with the exchange user).
This situation is similar to the functioning of traditional currencies. The dollar is also fungible. One dollar has the same value as another dollar of the same denomination.
However, each dollar bill has a unique serial number. This makes it possible to track the movement of individual notes.
I made a video a while ago:
Whoever finds money like in the video clip needs to take into account that the serial numbers are listed somewhere very likely.
And if certain notes are on a list for being part of illegal activities, a bank may refuse to credit the value and even report to the authorities when a customer tries to make a deposit.
In both cases, the legal definition of the asset (bitcoin or dollar) continues to be fungible. Saying bitcoin is "less fungible" would be similar to saying the dollar becomes less fungible in the case of tracking serial numbers.
Another common argument is in the case of Ordinals and "rare sats" affecting fungibility. Again, this is a contract between parties. And contracts between individuals do not modify legal nature. Similarly, there are collector markets that buy dollar notes with unusual serial numbers:
https://arata.se/xexhq and this does not change the legal, fungible nature of the US dollar.
This is why the concepts of fungibility and traceability are separated.
The ability to trace does not change the inherent property of fungibility in bitcoin or dollars. It simply adds a layer of information that may influence the decisions of certain parties, based on the history or origin of the assets.
A young student, eager to learn, sought out a renowned mentor. He asked how long it would take to achieve mastery.
"Ten years," the mentor replied.
Not satisfied, the student proposed to dedicate himself fully, reducing sleep hours and doubling his efforts, hoping to speed up the process.
"Twenty years," the mentor stated.
This story teaches us that haste can be an obstacle. True progress requires more than just excessive effort and the sacrifice of rest.
Hello all of you who are fans of politicians. Yes, it doesn't matter what the party is, whether it's left or right: Understand the COBRA EFFECT.
Basically, sometimes government solutions to problems can end up creating even bigger problems.
Let's talk about the Cobra Effect. This name comes from a situation that happened in India when it was a colony of England. The government wanted to reduce the number of cobras.
And then? Well, they decided to pay for each dead cobra delivered to them. It seemed like a good idea.
But people saw a chance to make money. They began to breed cobras to sell to the government. When the government realized this, they canceled the payment. Then, people released the cobras. There ended up being more cobras than before.
Something similar happened in Mexico City in the 1980s.
The city had a lot of pollution because of cars. The government made a rule. Cars with certain numbers on the license plate could not drive on certain days. The goal was to decrease the cars on the streets and the pollution. But people began to buy more cars. Many were old and polluted more. This did not decrease the pollution.
In fact, it increased. 🤡
These stories show that simple solutions can bring complex problems. They teach us to think carefully before accepting that the government has all the answers.
We need to avoid solutions causing more problems. This is the Cobra Effect. It's a lesson about thinking carefully about the consequences of actions.
