Check our newest Connect the World episode! Together with @Stef⚡️🌍, we talked to Secondl1ght, the developer behind Cipherchat and co-creator of the BTCMap.org! He sheds light on the technicalities, challenges, and future of these innovative projects. Check out the full episode below! 👇🏻 youtu.be/p5UuHwXH4kk

And yet another paid #nostr relay! Managed and always up to date! Love to be able to really contribute to the Nostr community! 💪🏻 ⚡️ relay.nostr.nu ⚡️ relay.nostr.wf

"There's nothing at the protocol level that prevents people to build apps just as good as Twitter or as Instagram." - William Casarin @Stef⚡️🌍 and I talked to @jb55 about the Nostr, the Damus app and everyting decentralised! We talked about: 🔸 The journey of William from a 10-year-old programming enthusiast to challenging the status quo with Nostr and Damus. 🔸 In-depth insights on how Nostr ensures censorship resistance and user sovereignty, standing in stark contrast to traditional social media. 🔸 The future of Nostr and how it could revolutionize not just social media but a plethora of online applications. 🔸 William's perspective on the growth and adoption of the Lightning Network, particularly through the integration of "Zaps" in Nostr. Why This Matters: 🔥 Understand the critical role of technologies like Nostr in safeguarding free speech and user autonomy online. 🔥 Explore the synergies between Bitcoin, the Lightning Network, and Nostr, and how they're shaping a new digital landscape. 🎥 Check out the full interview:

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“I consider LN a done deal.” said the developer of the Small Bitcoin Wallet. For @Bitcoin Focus I wrote a new #LightningFocus including an interesting discussion between @ZEUS and @OpenSecret about #hodl invoices and their impact on Lightning payments. You can also read more about Universal Money Address, a service from David Marcus (Lightspark) and Bakkt, to receive and hold fiat money, while using the bitcoin lightning network as a payment rail. This also has the potential to spark discussion 😉 And why the #Bitcoin derivatives exchange Kollider stopped its activities.

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#287 Controverse over hodl invoices, Zeus versus Mutiny

Daar zijn we weer! Zoals jullie weten wijden we één keer per maand in een aparte editie aan het lightningnetwerk. Deze secundaire laag bovenop bi...

What a great 2 days of meetups at Braai Amsterdam! Connecting the World together and having conversations about #nostr and #Lightning! ⚡️🎉 Thanks everybody! 🙏🏻

In the Cryptocast podcast for the Dutch mainstream Business radio station, BNR Nieuwsradio, I talked about the past 8 months of #Nostr developments and how things are going within the Lightning Network! Listen to it here (🇳🇱 only): https://www.bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocast/10526372/291-b-bouwen-doe-je-in-een-bear-market-ook-bij-nostr-en-lightning

A new episode with Lisa Neigut (Niftynei)! Together with @Stef⚡️🌍 we talked with her about Base58, bitcoin++ and the importance of bitcoin education and how developers can rock the space better than before! Watch it here! 👇🏻

🎙️ In the latest Connect the World episode, together with @Stef⚡️🌍, we talked again with Johns Beharry from BOLT.FUN, this time discussing #Nostr, zaps, a #decentralized future and the challanges of the internet! 🔍The push for decentralized alternatives like Nostr is evident. Nostr is emerging as a solution against undue censorship. #NostrRise 🚫The episode doesn't hold back criticisms. A lot of platforms, due to regulations, often suppress users, betraying the promise of an open web. #Nostr stands as a beacon against this. #WebFreedom 🗺️Johns emphasizes the value of exploration. With protocols like #Nostr on the rise, joining and exploring these pathways could be not just beneficial but also enjoyable! #ExploreDecentralization ⚙️We need more experimentation, more apps, more open solutions to gain traction. Johns also touches on the significance of conversing outside the #Bitcoin bubble. Engaging outside our comfort zone can lead to fruitful collaborations and a broader understanding. 💡It's a beautiful era of global connections and we're just at the beginning. The most important now is continued exploration! Join those @boltfun_btc #Nostrasia #LegendsofLightning tournaments!🚀 And watch this episode!❤️

🎙️ Just released a new episode of the Connect the World Podcast, together with @Stef⚡️🌍 and @rindingvijk featuring @Dea Rezkitha, the go-to person for everything Bitcoin in the Indonesia #Bitcoin scene!! 🎟️ BIG NEWS: Want to be part of the first-ever in-person Indonesia Bitcoin Conference in Bali? Share your best Bitcoin memes, tag @bitcoinConf_ID & @ctw_podcast, and follow them to WIN a free ticket! 🌴🎫 On nostr, just tag me, Stef or Ramon and Dea! 💪 Support Connect the World's mission! 🚀 #Bitcoin #Indonesia #Podcast #Giveaway #ConnectTheWorld

🎉 Fresh CTW podcast! @Stef⚡️🌍 and I chatted with Henrik Skogstrøm from Torq (formaly LNCapital) about the game-changing updates in Torq & the new Scaling Lightning initiative! 🎙️⚡️ 🔥 Torq's latest release now allows users to buy channels from different LSPs with the open LSP spec, perfect for replenishing depleted channels! They've also beefed up security with HTLC firewalls to prevent expensive force closures & streamlined fund transfers between nodes.🚀 🔧 With Scaling Lightning, they're designing to make life easier for devs, it leverages #Kubernetes to automate software deployment & testing. Say goodbye to tedious manual setups and inconsistent test environments! 🛠️ 🎯 Milestones are set! Goals include a unified client for all Lightning implementations and libraries in Go, Rust, and JavaScript. ⚙️ 💵 Open-source dev isn't a charity. @Max , the man behind the curtain, needs funding through grants and sponsorships. 🤯 Also, want to know if universal Bitcoin self-custody by 2050 is a pipe dream or possibility? Alex Gladstein sparked this hot topic in the episode. Tune in to find out! 🔮 👉 Catch the full episode here: Like, Share & let's get the Lightning Network revolution fired up! 🌩️ #LightningNetwork #Bitcoin

Just wrote a new Lightning Focus article for @Bitcoin Focus diving deep into the latest updates on the Lightning Network and the nostr protocol! 1️⃣ Stuck Transactions Issue: Within the Lightning Network, transactions sometimes get stuck. Traditional techniques like RBF (Replace-By-Fee) and CPFP (Child-Pays-For-Parent) have limitations. Enter Anchor Outputs. They act as a lifeline or emergency exit that enables quicker closure of your Lightning channels. 2️⃣ Lightning Development Kit (LDK): This is an open-source tool initially developed as rust-lightning by Matt Corallo in 2018. It simplifies the process of building Lightning functionality into Bitcoin apps, making it easier and more secure for developers. 3️⃣ LDK Evolution: Thanks to the efforts from Chaincode Labs and Spiral, LDK has rapidly evolved. It's robust, modular, and also mobile-friendly. 4️⃣ Mobile Focus: LDK concentrates on non-custodial Lightning nodes specifically for mobile devices, emphasizing enhanced privacy and sovereignty. Big apps like BlueWallet and CashApp are already leveraging this! 5️⃣ LSPs (Lightning Service Providers): Think of these as gateways to the Lightning Network. They play a critical role in enhancing liquidity and payment reliability on the Lightning Network. 6️⃣ You can check out the full write-up here:

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#247 Lightning verbeteren met Anchor Outputs

Anchor Outputs, hoe gaat dit bitcoin en in het bijzonder het lightnig netwerk verbeteren? LDK ondersteunt het nu ook!

#LightningNetwork #nostr #Bitcoin

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⚡️ Are #Lightning microtransactions at risk? Are they economically unsafe or is it not that bad? In my new article for @Bitcoin Focus NL, I delve into this topic and share more exciting news! Ever wondered about combining loyalty programs, omnipresent in our physical and online shopping experience, with bitcoin? Meet Jolz Rewards, which is disrupting traditional markets with their innovative Bitcoin Rewards As A Service (BRAAS)! 🎖 Switching gears to Boltz - they're revolutionizing how we manage our cryptocurrency with their Liquid Swaps. This feature allows users to exchange lightning bitcoin for liquid bitcoin (L-BTC) and rebalance channels efficiently. This is a huge cost-saving compared to traditional swaps on the bitcoin base layer - a big step forward! 🔄 Finally, let's talk about Mash. This payment platform for creators uses the Lightning Network and has adapted their web-based lightning wallet to work perfectly on your smartphone. A fun DIY to support the 'Value for Value' model! 🛠 Find out more about these topics and stay updated with the Lightning Network in the full article here: shorturl.at/iR357 (🇳🇱 only) #LightningNetwork #Bitcoin #Boltz #Mash #JoltzRewards #Value4Value

This is why I am extremely busy these months...and therefore a little less visible here... 😅 Together with my wife we are at the top of the wedding photography in the Netherlands and in the top 100 worldwide. To keep ourselves sharp, but even more so for our amazing bridal couples. For them we have the grateful task of visually reminding them of the story of their love, connection and all the emotions of the wedding day. 🥰📸 In addition to our wedding photography, we also train other photographers and give various masterclasses to take everyone along in our artistic way of working! And we obviously are the most busy in the summer time! I believe there’s a lot of love in nostr, so I love to share our new reel! I think this is the first wedding related post ever here! 🫶🏻

Loved to read all this history again, #[0]​! ⚡️ https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/05/30/bitcoin-social-network-nostr-creator-fiatjaf-/?sh=65a4dc8f11c0

🎧🔥 A new Episode and an incredible chat with #[1]​ together with #[2]​! We dived deep into the convergence of #Bitcoin, the #LightningNetwork and filmmaking. 🎬⚡️🔥 Max has a campaign running on the #[5]​ platform. He is all about making Bitcoin more relatable through visual storytelling, turning him into a 'Saifedean of filmmaking' in the Bitcoin space. We discussed the onboarding process of various Lightning Network wallets and how critical it is to streamline this process for wider adoption. Mogashni from the Bitcoin design community chimed in, reminding us that user experience is key in this rapidly evolving sector. 🎥🌐🚀 Max's journey from being a casual observer to an active participant in the Bitcoin ecosystem underscores the transformative power of this technology. By creating films that tell the stories of the Bitcoin community, Max is pushing the Bitcoin narrative forward in a unique way. Finally, a big shout out to all our listeners and participants of the Satoshi Radio Ring of Fire! Let's keep those nodes running, sats flowing, and rings burning. ⚡️🔥 Follow Max's adventures @MaxDeMarco on Twitter (add Bitcoin for the correct handle!), YouTube or on his #nostr nip-05: maxdemarco@nostrplebs.com! He is always open for collaboration! Support our mission at https://connecttheworld.live! And remember, we need YOU to Connect the World! See you next week! 👋💻 #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #SatoshiRadioRingsOfFire #MaxDeMarco #UX #Filmmaking #BitcoinDesignCommunity

🚀 For #[0]​ I wrote another #LightningFocus in-depth article full of news about the #LightningNetwork, #nostr, earning sats during your fiat job and about #Ark, a Lightning alternative! Let's break down the key points: 🔹 #Ark: A true innovative lightning-style layer, Ark accelerates transactions like never before and preserving privacy in the process! 🔹 #LightningRewardsPlatform of MicroStrategy: More than just a catchy name, this platform embodies the fusion of incentives and bitcoin. It could be a game-changer for adoption on a business level! 🔹 #NostrWalletConnect: #[8]​ makes it possible to connect your Umbrel node to nostr. And enjoy non-custodial one-click payments in any app! I also dive in to a lot of new Lightning and #nostr features! Ready to dive in yourself? Read the full article here 👉🏻https://t.ly/sGrw ( 🇳🇱 only)

In this newest episode of Connect the World, recorded together with #[0]​, we talked with #[1]​ discussing the transformative role of #Bitcoin and the #LightningNetwork in global communities. 🌍 Renata shared a powerful story of financial independence from El Salvador, where a local pupusa vendor started accepting Bitcoin. This led to her saving money for the first time, proving that financial inclusion through bitcoin is very much a reality. 💰 Renata stressed the importance of Bitcoin in economies experiencing high inflation, serving as a lifeline to preserve the value of people's earnings. She emphasized the need for non-custodial solutions as a viable alternative to traditional banks, offering financial sovereignty. 🏦 A fascinating question came from Lightning developer #[4]​ from Japan: How to integrate the Japanese comic subculture with the Lightning Network? Renata's answer? Use cultural elements to create content, promoting and educating about LN, making this tech more accessible and relatable. 🇯🇵 This is not a new concept: There's a project in Africa creating a Bitcoin-centric book for kids, localizing the content. Adopting the local language & culture when introducing new technology could be game-changing in crypto education. 📖 Fedi aims to connect communities with Bitcoin & the Lightning Network, bringing together the most primitive tech (human communities) with advanced tech (#Bitcoin & #LN). Let's support initiatives making bitcoin more accessible globally. 👏🚀 A must-listen episode that highlights the impact of Bitcoin & the Lightning Network around the world, and the potential of localized bitcoin education. A truly insightful session for anyone interested in the intersection of community, culture, and fintech! 🎥