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I use Bitcoin Knots because I disagree with Bitcoin Core pushing changes and adjusting default settings despite significant resistance. Having multiple developer groups is crucial for decentralization, security, and diverse perspectives. Whether it’s about differing opinions or preventing unintended bugs. I’ve also come across an even stronger argument: Without proper filters or limits, attackers could push large amounts of illegal data, including pictures or even videos, through the mempool, letting it spread across the network without paying the high fees required to get it into a block. Node operators could unknowingly become legally exposed by relaying such content. Don’t change a running system. Why is it suddenly so important to remove these limits? Are the Bitcoin Core developers fully aware of these potential consequences? #knots #node #spam

Under a Bitcoin standard, war loses its biggest incentive. Conquering a country wouldn’t grant you its wealth. Bitcoin is protected by multisig, beyond the reach of force. The only way to access value would be cooperation, not plunder. Bitcoin realigns incentives: it shifts power from violence to consensus and makes peace more profitable than war.

Bitcoin is the first form of property that can be secured completely independently of physical boundaries and central authorities.

This week I made more progress on my solar-powered mining project. A previously undersized diode burned out, so I replaced it with a properly rated one and installed it professionally inside a protective tube. I also added a cutout for the LAN cable to connect the PLC. The enclosure is now fully completed on the mechanical side.

We recently found something that actually helped and it made us realize how disappointed we are with how today’s healthcare system addresses women’s health. My girlfriend has suffered from severe menstrual pain and PMS for years, most likely due to endometriosis. She went from doctor to doctor and tried various treatments, but nothing truly made a difference. Eventually, we came across something important: the liver plays a central role in hormone regulation. If the liver is overburdened, which often doesn’t show up in standard blood tests, it may not break down hormones properly. This can intensify PMS symptoms and increase pain throughout the menstrual cycle. One of the most frustrating things is that conventional medicine often does not know how to treat endometriosis or menstrual pain effectively. The standard response is usually painkillers or hormonal birth control, both of which place even more stress on the liver. That might explain why these options help temporarily, but the symptoms often return or get worse over time. In today’s world, it’s no surprise that the liver is under constant pressure, constantly exposed to things like pollution, processed food, alcohol, exhaust fumes, and medications… A few weeks ago, my girlfriend started taking natural supplements to support her liver, and her pain has already decreased noticeably. It is unfortunate that so many women live with this kind of pain, but maybe this information can help someone else. Of course, there is no guarantee that this will work for everyone, but in our case, it has been worth trying. And if sharing this helps even a few more people, then it was worth writing. nostr:nprofile1qqswmnfq2k830kvnylvyrezc97dsqce343qppqrwlgpqaux5qpuwdkspr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6un9d3shjtnhd3m8xtnnwpskxegpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmqzg2s0m nostr:nprofile1qqsw54ajtaa903sa0hgt7cjpzfz2tqxkwz0y9gsy9r7ns8ufa7xk8kcpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezumrpdejqjmr3q3 nostr:nprofile1qqsw4v882mfjhq9u63j08kzyhqzqxqc8tgf740p4nxnk9jdv02u37ncpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgqg4waehxw309ahx7um5wghx6ctvd9hzummwds0xggvh nostr:nprofile1qqst7gmku9a6fmpxn5g0ejvk536xk3g322lfqv06frn5257au4fxhnspz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumtfd3hh2tnvdakqz9thwden5te0v4jx2m3wdehhxarj9ekxzmnyx4wxxz nostr:nprofile1qqst32wlsgvqsnjfpkygxs4f6jyt0nc0kg935xdevwlv668dd26uh0gpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezumrpdejqzxthwden5te0dehhxarj9e3k2unrv968ymmkvyhx6egyqzkl3 nostr:nprofile1qqsx5dvc2g3cmjgz4mgelwlk5p2ln2ljrsw23y2ar38z0agd7tefpkgpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqzyrhwden5te0dehhxarj9emkjmn9v4lz04

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working on a PLC program. The idea: Two of my Bitaxe miners run continuously. They slightly discharge the battery, which recharges when the sun is shining. Once the battery is full, additional miners are automatically activated to use the surplus solar energy. In parallel, the battery can also be charged from the grid when needed. This grid charging is part of the automation and is triggered by defined threshold values. I’ve also developed (with a bit of help) a web interface that provides real-time access to key system data: battery status, power production, and miner consumption… Editable fields in blue let you define switching thresholds for each relay. When a relay is active, a green indicator lights up next to it. There’s also a maintenance button that turns on all miners at once. Over the coming weeks, I plan to further improve the layout and expand the functionality. #solomining #PLC #solar

Hey nostr:nprofile1qqsg86qcm7lve6jkkr64z4mt8lfe57jsu8vpty6r2qpk37sgtnxevjcpr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6ur4vgh8wetvd3hhyer9wghxuet5qyvhwumn8ghj7urewfsk66ty9enxjct5dfskvtnrdaksxv0tx3, just listened to your newest podcast. One thing I still struggle to fully understand: Why exactly would an economic collapse happen if prices generally go down? To me, it seems logical that products should become cheaper over time as productivity increases. That doesn’t necessarily mean companies go bankrupt, because they’re also benefiting from lower input costs. Is the real issue that companies and governments are heavily in debt, and that repaying those debts becomes harder in a deflationary environment? Do you have a podcast episode or resource where you explain this in more depth? If not, I’d love to hear your take! Thanks!

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Money is information. It is the foundation of any society. When it gets corrupted, trust collapses. That’s why Bitcoin must remain decentralized. Power concentrates when left unchecked. If the US gathers more hashrate, others need to push back. Decentralization is not a destination, it is a process that must be constantly defended. #bitcoin #hashrate #decentralized

Much of what I believed about Bitcoin is becoming reality. Adoption grows, acceptance spreads. But I always expected the US to fiercely defend the dollar’s dominance. Instead, they now treat their reserve currency role more like a burden than a privilege. Printing dollars and importing real goods is a massive advantage. Yet they present it as a disadvantage. Bitcoin won’t replace fiat by force, but by being better. Why save in something that’s constantly devalued when you have a sound alternative? The goal stays the same. The path will surprise us. #bitcoin #usd #fiat

Over the past few hot days, I noticed with my small mining project how difficult it becomes to keep the miners cool. Even with water cooling, it’s a challenge when the outside temperature stays high. I suspect this is one of the reasons for the recent drop in hashrate. Some devices have to be throttled or even shut down completely because the cooling can’t keep up. #mining #hashrate #bitcoin

This week, I focused on testing the solar setup and optimizing the cooling. I didn’t make much progress with the programming yet, but I did some manual testing. As long as the outside air near the enclosure doesn’t get too warm, everything runs smoothly. But once temperatures rise above 30 °C, some chips start heating up significantly, especially when all miners are running. Each pair of miners shares a water-cooling loop. I’ve now stopped overclocking every second miner. This already brought down the average temperatures slightly. I’m also planning a fresh air intake system. Since the setup is located in the attic, I’m working on a way to channel cooler outside air directly into the enclosure. This should especially help at night, when outdoor temperatures are lower than inside the attic. #mining #project #bitaxt nostr:nprofile1qqstrcgctzz2d52thl8r3xwt205pswkauep0yexsla83w3fhrcrpxnqprpmhxue69uhhqun9d45h2mfwwpexjmtpdshxuet5xp62jx

This week I replaced all three power supplies – the old ones were unreliable due to voltage drop and lacked manual voltage adjustment. The new models had completely different dimensions, so I redesigned and rebuilt the mounting system from the ground up. I also optimized the cooling setup. Using a thermal imaging camera, I identified the main heat sources and added extra ventilation holes at the back. To top it off, I installed a fan to draw heat away from the rear side of the circuit boards. As a small personal touch, I cut a not-so-perfect Bitcoin logo into the panel – not the prettiest, but it works. #mining #bitaxt #solar

New update from the solar mining project: The cover plates are finished. The full setup is now running on battery and solar – and it works! However, a few new insights: The miners sit a bit too high, causing heat buildup. I’m working on a partition plate to improve airflow. Also, under full load, voltage drops below 5V – which can damage the miners over time and makes overclocking impossible, despite solid water cooling. I’ve ordered adjustable power supplies to compensate for the voltage drop going forward. #mining #bitcoin #solar

Turns out the issue with the “Power Fault” was all about contact pressure. I built a custom bracket to apply enough pressure between the chip and the water block – using proper thermal paste – and now it runs flawlessly. I also corrected a design flaw in my custom cooling system: the original tubing to the refill port had a loop, which prevented air from rising and escaping. I’ve now routed it directly upward, so trapped air can flow out naturally – and refilling the system is much easier. On top of that, I improved the wiring layout and solved some voltage drop issues caused by undersized cables. Most of the hardware is now running stable. Just some casing and cleanup left – and then it’s time to hook up the batteries, test it with solar power… and program the PLC to control everything. #Bitcoin #SoloMining #Automation

Made some progress on my mining project this week: Finished setting up the water cooling, wired everything up (provisionally) and ran some initial tests. But then the trouble started: every time I powered on a miner, I got a “Power Fault.” I ruled out several causes and tested multiple miners – none of them worked. It wasn’t until I removed the water cooling and reattached the original fan that things started working again. Now I’m trying to pinpoint the issue. Could be bad heat transfer or some contact problem. Still testing… #Bitcoin #SolarMining #DIY

Over the weekend, I started building my private project: A self-regulating solar mining setup. Using surplus solar power, my system automatically adjusts the number of Bitcoin miners running – depending on energy availability. No pooling. Just pure solo mining, powered by the sun. I’m not entirely sure how practical this complex setup will be in the end – but it’s an exciting challenge to build it. #Bitcoin #SolarMining #DIY

Why a rapid political shift is finally possible Until now, power has always belonged to those closest to the source of money creation. Whether it was governments, central banks, or large financial institutions – those with direct access to newly created money decided where it flowed and who became wealthy. Wealth wasn’t simply the result of merit; it was largely a matter of proximity to the money printer. This system was self-preserving. No one benefiting from it had any incentive to change it. Why would they willingly give up power? But Bitcoin changes the game entirely. For the first time in history, we have a monetary system that’s not controlled by any central authority. For the first time, anyone can access a scarce, incorruptible form of money – regardless of how close they were to the old system of money creation. Suddenly, people can build wealth without being part of the privileged inner circle. Bitcoin provides a tool that reshuffles the deck: the opportunity to gain wealth and influence without relying on traditional hierarchies of power. Only with something like Bitcoin does it even become possible to dismantle an unfair system. No insider profiting from the old structure would ever willingly shut off their own source of power. But when millions outside the system begin accumulating wealth and influence, the balance of power inevitably starts to shift. Bitcoin is not just a technological revolution; it’s a quiet yet profound redistribution of power – and only through this shift can true political change become possible. #influence #power #bitcoin

Why Universities Oppose Bitcoin Universities and their representatives often speak negatively about Bitcoin and not without reason. The current monetary system, dominated by central banks, state banks, and large commercial banks, is deliberately designed to be complex. This complexity ensures that without specialized knowledge and formal education, it’s nearly impossible to access key positions. An academic degree serves as an entry ticket into a hierarchical system where power, influence, and the flow of money are closely intertwined. Only those with such a degree can reach the positions where decisions are made and once they’re there, they ensure that decision-making positions remain tied to those same academic credentials. The system thus sustains itself: only those with the degree are allowed to make the rules, and the rules ensure that only degree-holders can decide. At the same time, universities are the very institutions that teach people how the monetary system works. They educate and train people to operate within this existing system - a system from which they themselves benefit. By teaching the rules of the current system, they reinforce it, producing graduates who accept and perpetuate the structures that maintain the status quo. Bitcoin, however, challenges these structures. It is decentralized, transparent, and removes control over money creation from central institutions. In a Bitcoin-based world, artificial barriers like academic degrees would no longer be necessary to participate in or benefit from the financial system. Instead, real value creation would be the only measure: if you provide value, you receive value. If you don’t, you can’t simply profit by holding a position or a credential. This is precisely why universities and their graduates defend the old system so strongly. They are not just protecting the institutions, but also their own privileges, their positions and ultimately their jobs. With Bitcoin, not only would the value of many academic degrees decline, but many specialized career paths would disappear — careers that exist only because of the complexity and centralization of today’s system. The resistance to Bitcoin is therefore not just ideological, but often existential: it’s about preserving status, influence, and employment within a system that guarantees these privileges. In this way, Bitcoin threatens not only the monopoly on money, but also the social and economic hierarchies built around that monopoly. This is why it is opposed by those who benefit most from the current system. #bitcoin #university #hierarchies #monopoly

Why the Growing Share of Solar Power Might Have Contributed to the Blackout in Portugal This is a personal hypothesis without official confirmation or proven evidence. Portugal’s rapid expansion of solar power plays a key role in the country’s energy transition, but it also introduces underestimated risks to grid stability. Solar photovoltaic systems feed electricity into the grid through inverters, which are designed to automatically disconnect if the grid’s frequency or voltage moves outside defined safe ranges. This protective mechanism is essential to prevent equipment damage, but it also means that solar systems cannot actively support or stabilize the grid during disturbances. Unlike conventional power plants, which provide stabilizing effects through rotating mass and reserve capacity, solar installations withdraw from the system when something goes wrong. This creates a systemic vulnerability: when part of the grid or key stabilizing infrastructure fails, large amounts of solar generation can suddenly disappear. Without sufficient battery storage, fast-reacting gas plants, or other flexible reserves, the resulting supply-demand imbalance causes the grid frequency to fall, triggering further protective shutdowns and potentially leading to a cascading blackout. It seems plausible that this is what happened during the recent blackout in Portugal. An initial grid disturbance — whether a voltage drop, frequency deviation, or another fault — may have caused a large share of solar systems to disconnect for safety. This sudden loss of generation weakened the grid’s ability to meet demand, pushing the system beyond its recovery limits and ultimately resulting in widespread power outages. Solar power is undoubtedly a cornerstone of a low-carbon future. However, as its share in the energy mix grows, so does the importance of redesigning grid architecture, strengthening backup systems, and implementing stabilization measures to ensure that renewable energy does not unintentionally increase the risk of system-wide failures. The Portuguese blackout could well serve as a reminder of these emerging structural challenges. #energy #solar #bitcoinmining