“As the Internet breaks down the last justifications for a professional class of politicians, it also builds up the tools for replacing them”. Today is the #AaronSwartzDay. May his vision continue to #inspire us to create a more open and fair world. 🌹

October, 31. Lately, I often get asked why I chose a #Bitcoin symbol tattoo. Most think it’s about wealth, but for me, Bitcoin is about #doing—not having. Doing means embracing new experiences, like solo travel, sometimes afraid, but mostly thrilled to be truly living. It means making tough choices, like leaving a prestigious yet stifling job that offered little beyond financial security. It’s about meeting people who, like me, crave change—because courage and a bit of madness make them worth knowing. Doing also means creating projects that bring the present into focus as the only time to nurture dreams. Am I always happy? No, there’s still much to work on. Bitcoin may not solve everything, but it remains the most remarkable journey I’ve ever embarked on, year after year. Happy Birthday, White Paper.

Listening to their discussion confirmed me that right and left #libertarianism meet at their ultimate goal: complete individual self-determination. In my perspective they shared love for liberty splits on whether human rights transcend the realm of ownership. So @btcbitchesitaly key question becomes: can gender equality be achieved just through property rights?

I have to say, every time I set out to do something related to #Bitcoin, I feel a bit like I'm about to save the world. Deep down, I'm a f**king romantic.

They invite me to talk about #regulation… I end up talking about #bitcoin. There is still much to be done outside the bubble… GRAZIE

A leaked draft of the EU's controversial #ChatControl bill proposes scanning all private messages for illegal content, potentially compromising end-to-end encryption. Key points include: - AI-powered scanning for suspicious content would be allowed; - mandatory scanning of all chats for known illegal material; - messaging platforms like #Signal and #Threema threaten EU withdrawal if forced to comply. Critics, including former MEP #PatrickBreyer, argue the bill will: - overwhelm law enforcement with irrelevant data - fail to protect victims; - compromise citizens' privacy. Please consider that: - EU governments to decide by #September23; - Interior ministers expected to endorse on #October10; - Breyer urges EU citizens to pressure governments for rejection Further information:

Chat Control: The EU’s CSAM scanner proposal – Patrick Breyer

#Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. From #Zurich with love.

#Satoshi told me that we need more girls in #bitcoin. Budapest. We are all Satoshi.

In the chic Bálna building of #Budapest, Hungary’s presidency hosted an informal gathering of political directors. The star of the show? None other than Mario #Draghi, who gave a sneak peek of his forthcoming report at Wednesday’s Permanent Representatives Committee meeting. As for #ChatControl? Still radio silence (Governments will discuss 'progress' on October 10th/11th). But hey, it’s becoming glaringly obvious why #Europe’s slowly signing its own death warrant. Smooth sailing? Not exactly. "#Regulatory barriers to scaling up are particularly onerous in the tech sector, especially for #young #companies. Regulatory barriers constrain growth in several ways. First, #complex and #costly #procedures across fragmented national systems discourage inventors from filing Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), hindering young companies from leveraging the Single Market. Second, the EU’s regulatory stance towards tech companies #hampers #innovation (…)”. #Congrats. 😑🤬

#ChatControl is back on the agenda of EU governments. The Hungarian Presidency will gather 'guidance for further work' on the text on September 4th. Governments will discuss 'progress' on October 10th/11th, with endorsement expected on December 12th/13th. This highlights why a protocol like #Nostr is crucial. It’s also a reason to appreciate and support the work of people like @JeffG.