@PABLOF7z ‘s NIP-61 will be a significant UX improvement to zapping

A point missed in the e-cash vs. custodial lightning debate is that a business running a custodial lightning service depends on the state for its existence. States “incorporate” businesses; they form them under their rule. An individual exists before the state. An individual is part of a family, community, and body politic, which make up the state. Individuals have a reputation to uphold. Companies live and die by the dictates of the state. Which one would you rather hold your money?

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I am continually reminded how wicked and weak most of the boomer generation is. The worst part of their legacy by far is the millennials they raised.

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It's not as bad as when I worked at Coinbase in 2017. Brian Kelly tried to sell Bitcoin live on CNBC and got an error. He then switched to buying without issue. I watched it happen live as I was helping keep the exchange running. View quoted note →