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It's Knot a Serious Project A comprehensive compilation of controversial actions and statements by Luke Dashjr.

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It's Knot a Serious Project

A comprehensive compilation of controversial actions and statements by Luke Dashjr.

The article by Jameson Lopp sharply critiques Luke Dashjr, the sole maintainer of the Bitcoin Knots project, portraying him as unfit for such a critical role in open-source Bitcoin software due to a pattern of security lapses, opaque development practices, and polarizing ideological stances. It details alarming incidents like a compromised server hosting Knots binaries without any rebuild or verification, Luke's personal loss of 20 BTC from poor key management (eschewing offline storage), and the project's lack of signed commits or transparent merge processes, which undermine code integrity and community trust. Lopp also chronicles Luke's history of conflicts in the Bitcoin Core community, including baseless accusations against peers, opposition to privacy tools like mixing, advocacy for state crackdowns on illegal uses, and fringe beliefs such as Sedevacantist Catholicism and monarchism, all framed as evidence of his authoritarian tendencies and deviation from Bitcoin's decentralized ethos. Ultimately, the piece argues that these traits—prioritizing personal dogma over security, consensus, and freedom—make Knots a risky "knot a serious project" for users relying on robust, collaborative maintenance, though an alternative to both Knots and Core will eventually emerge that embodies the missing characteristics of transparency, security, and ideological neutrality, prompting many like myself to switch and run this new implementation.

Tesla is a neural processing unit (NPU) company, not just a car manufacturer.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage. On this Sunday, awaken with serene determination, letting virtue guide your path. Each moment offers a chance to cultivate wisdom and inner strength. Approach advice from older generations cautiously. The world they knew has changed dramatically. Their lives followed a pattern similar to their predecessors: work diligently, secure a job, rely on the system. That era is over. Many are entrenched in old mindsets and struggle to grasp today's realities or anticipate the future. Don't base your life on an obsolete framework.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage. On this Saturday, greet the morning with calm resolve, anchoring your soul in virtue. Let each action reflect a steadfast commitment to wisdom.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage. On this Friday, embrace the dawn with unwavering focus, letting virtue shape your deeds. Each choice today builds the foundation for a wiser tomorrow.

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GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage. On this Thursday, face the day with disciplined resolve, grounding your actions in clarity. Let each moment refine your pursuit of a virtuous life.

As predicted: 🇺🇸 Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25bps.

“Technology is always and everywhere a tool, not an autonomous agent. It requires humans to operate, which they will do in order to satisfy human desires.” When we say “technology” saves labor, what we really mean is it leverages labor. It gives to labor powers that were previously impossible, inconceivable even. Only in the aftermath of witnessing its novel capabilities do we articulate that a car gives to a man the literal physical power of 200 horses. We do not start by imagining squishing 200 horses into a metal box.” — Allen Farrington What if AI isn't displacing us but amplifying our potential? This article explores the fear of job-destroying machines, from steam engines to LLMs, and why each “this time is different” alarm consistently misses the mark. Is AI merely the next mind-enhancing tool, like a bicycle, or something far greater? Here is the article: Vibe Capital Accumulating by Allen Farrington

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I am standing on the shoulders of AI.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage. On this Wednesday, rise with steadfast purpose, letting reason guide your heart. Each challenge met with virtue strengthens your path to wisdom.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage. On this Tuesday, anchor your actions in disciplined resolve, letting wisdom shape your path. Face each moment with clarity and unwavering strength.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage. On this Monday, face the week with steadfast resolve, letting reason guide your actions. Embrace each challenge as a chance to grow in virtue.

IMF Insists El Salvador Isn't Buying Any More Bitcoin—So What's Going On? Salvadoran president and Bitcoin advocate Nayib Bukele says he buys 1 BTC per day. The IMF says he doesn't. Who's wrong?

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IMF Insists El Salvador Isn't Buying Any More Bitcoin—So What's Going On? - Decrypt

El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele claims his government is still buying Bitcoin, despite the IMF claiming otherwise. What's going on?

The article reveals a conflict between El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele's claims of buying 1 Bitcoin (BTC) daily for the nation's reserves and the IMF's statement that no new Bitcoin purchases are taking place. Bukele's reported purchases, reflected in blockchain data showing transfers to government wallets, may involve shifting existing Bitcoin between wallets rather than selling fiat currency for BTC, which the IMF considers a true purchase. This suggests El Salvador might be reclassifying internal transfers as “buys” to project ongoing accumulation, possibly using Bitcoin acquired before a December 2024 IMF agreement that limited new purchases. By framing these transfers as buys, Bukele could be signaling a strategic move to distance El Salvador from devaluing, dying fiat currencies globally, positioning Bitcoin as a hedge against fiat leaks and economic instability. The lack of transparency, as analysts note, obscures whether these are fresh acquisitions or maneuvers to defy IMF restrictions while maintaining public defiance.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage. On this fresh and beautiful Saturday, recall the words of Seneca: "True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future."

A civil war is one of the worst things that can happen to a country, tearing apart communities and wrecking the economy. I think the chances of a real civil war in the U.S. are low, but if it happens, it won’t be like old battles in open fields. It would be more like the Spanish Civil War, with neighbors fighting each other, terrible acts on both sides, and the country struggling financially for years. Even if we avoid that disaster, the U.S. might still face a long period of increased political violence, like Italy’s Years of Lead or Northern Ireland’s Troubles. Ordinary people might feel too tired to take back control, leaving politics to those who spread hate, encouraged by America’s enemies and the worst people among us. Regular Americans need to push back against the harmful idea that our neighbors are enemies, or it could become true. Using reliable digital money like Bitcoin and gold might sound odd, but they could help bring people together and encourage clear thinking.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage. To overcome fear, recognize it as a fleeting emotion, not a reflection of reality, and focus on what you can control—your thoughts and actions. Practice courage by facing small fears daily, building resilience through deliberate, rational choices.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage. Trust not blindly in civil servants' health decrees, for their words may stem from policy, not truth; seek wisdom through reason and observation.

All nations will provide subsidies in fiat currency to their citizens to prevent unrest, and due to AI-driven deflation, prices will plummet rapidly toward zero. Sound digital money (Bitcoin) is your escape hatch.