Many people are saying “put it in the client”. Of course, this would be ideal. A few challenges: 1) Right now, each client can only connect to a limited number of relays. For example, Damus recommends ~10. This forces nostr clients to connect to a small number of large (high bandwidth) relays to reach all other users. Basically, if you can only connect to 10, then you want to connect to the same 10 as everyone else so that you can reach everyone. 2) If relays were installed in phones, they would quickly go online and offline. Each client would then be forced to connect to a massive number of low bandwidth relays. This is the opposite of what happens today. 3) Mobile devices have limited bandwidth and aren’t designed to be low latency servers. Desktops can handle more load, they generally have higher bandwidth limits, and can be left running for longer. People need to be motivated to run desktops to support the network. To move the relays into the clients (which should be done to make the network decentralized) the core underlying protocol would need to be completely redesigned. I’ve been brainstorming and experimenting with such a thing but it’s not ready for presentation. I think I’ve loosely “solved” the broadcasting piece (hint: bees and flowers). But I still have two massive missing pieces. First - replies (replying to someone else’s message so that 3rd parties can see it) Second - data efficient discovery (eg. how to allow hashtags in a way that doesn’t drown your device in spam). Both of the missing pieces are essentially data discoverability problems so perhaps they will eventually have a common solution 🤞 The challenge is minimizing latency, bandwidth, and data replication. Also, no matter what, moving the relays into the clients will likely degrade the UX. Centralized systems are faster, more responsive, and therefore generally have better UX. View quoted note →

Very strange. Did the French give him citizenship for defying Russia?

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Were you confused when you saw Russia criticize and quickly attempt consular support for Durov given their history? Me too. The rumor I’m hearing is that many in the Russian military (potentially Iran too) were using Telegram. I find this hard to believe given Telegram’s insecurity, but who knows. Apparently Western countries want access to these military messages. 🤷‍♂️

This is true. I would also add that nostr’s use of public keys while lacking IP privacy is dangerous because it could mislead posters to believe that they are anonymous. So not only are relays not decentralized but any govt agent with access to a relay can figure out who you are. View quoted note →

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Interesting to see we’re back to even odds on the election. I know it doesn’t matter but like watching for the glimpse into normie minds. 🍿

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@Rusty Russell is still making the rounds, trying to turn bitcoin into ethereum. I don’t get it. They cannot show why this is safe and necessary but still push these changes. Why? Prove it’s safe. Prove this fixes an existential failure. Prove that only this change to the core protocol can remedy the existential failure. Can’t do that? Then GFY. The world’s money is not your plaything. View quoted note →

Conspiracy theorists right again. 😎 Mainstream media said it was Russia, we said it wasn’t. Now they’re pointing the finger at Ukraine and German lawmakers saying they want reparations. Media wonders why nobody trusts them anymore. We need a new tagline… “Conspiracy theorists: telling you tomorrow’s news, today!” https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/nord-stream-pipeline-explosion-real-story-da24839c

I saw this post on @Giacomo Zucco ‘s feed and it resonated with me. I know that individual devs don’t represent or speak for core. But I can’t help but feel uneasy when folks like Rusty Russell, representing themselves as a core dev, are excitedly talking up all the risky changes they’re planning while acknowledging their carefree approach to risk assessment. I have no idea whether the work is R&D or whether the soft fork is imminent. What else is making people uneasy with core? Why is the perception of core getting worse?

What I do: 1) Cook at high temps only with saturated fats (butter, ghee, tallow, coconut oil, etc ) 2) Use olive and avocado oils only at low temps. Make sure they are cold pressed / extracted. 3) Never consume the “hateful eight” oils: canola, corn, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed, or rice bran. They are everywhere in your kitchen and pantry. They are all heat extracted and highly toxic. Almost all restaurants use the hateful eight because they’re cheap and “vegan”. Realize that all restaurant food is toxic but you’re probably shortening your life by eating fried restaurant food. 4) Minimize sugars but never consume fructose. 5) Lift heavy weights every week. Cardio isn’t enough. What did I miss? View quoted note →

It would be good to see this chart including the bitcoin holdings in the county’s regulated financial system. The U.S. may be selling but they have at least 1 million more in the ETFs.

Should have taken the 7th booster!

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