Share with your normie friends! Best would be to download it using the web-based version of @primal and then share the video on the legacy social media, such as WhatsApp and Telegram. View quoted note →

We’ve started rewatching Breaking Bad (2008), our first revisit since watching it nearly a decade ago. Fun fact: Breaking Bad was actually the very first TV series I ever watched in full—every single episode. And I’m not talking about those that aired on TV; I mean the ones I binged through streaming services. I liked it. I liked it a lot. But my favorite characters, without question, were Saul Goodman and Mike Ehrmantraut. I first got interested in Better Call Saul simply because Saul’s name was in the title—then I found out Mike was a main character there too, which sealed the deal. You might find this surprising, but I really didn’t like Walter White. Not as a character, and not as a person in real life either. (In one of his interviews, he mentioned that his favorite scene was when he shot Mike—and since I adore Mike, that really stung.) Now that I’m rewatching the show, I’m starting to appreciate it on a deeper level. Walter still probably won’t be my favorite character, and Mike and Saul will remain my heroes, but I can now fully admire the sheer skill of the writers and creators. Every moment, every detail of the storytelling, feels meticulously crafted—and I appreciate every second of it.

Finished Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) the other night! 🎬 It's been a fun ride, and here are my thoughts about the series: We started watching Star Trek: TNG on @`JesterHodl`'s recommendation. He pointed out that the characters take some time to develop and that if you rewatch it later, the first few episodes feel a bit jarring and out of sync with the rest. Fair point. Initially, it's clear that the creators were still figuring out who these characters were and what traits they should possess. Overall, it’s an imaginative, ambitious sci-fi series that has absolutely stood the test of time — and deservedly so. True, some of its “predictions” and tech ideas are wild and might break the laws of physics, but some actually came true. (And today’s AI is arguably more accurate than Commander Data — who, by the way, is my favorite character. I’m gonna dress up as him for the next Halloween! 🎃) They nailed certain tech forecasts impressively well, and some of their outrageous ideas might still come true — they feel really plausible. Other times, their “breakthroughs” make you wonder: could that even happen? And before you know it, you’re down a rabbit hole researching the physics behind it and spending hours talking with AI about it. Even if you discover it’s just pure imagination, the mental trip is worth it. On the other extreme end, there are things they couldn't foresee. Every device in the show has physical buttons, while today we just tap icons on sleek, screen-only devices. At times, characters are reading paperback books—even now, physical books are becoming more of a thing of the past. I wouldn’t call it a shortcoming—many sci-fi worlds age that way. We humans don't have a crystal ball anyway. Most episodes are trippy as fuck! 🍄 Honestly, some of them would probably only make full sense if you’ve had a religious experience with certain sacred plants, fungi, or molecules (you know exactly what I mean). ⚠️ This paragraph contains some mild spoilers! There’s this character, Q, that my girl and I both fucking hated. We couldn't stand his smug face or his voice. And he’s there from episode one! But in the final episode, there’s an unexpected and mind-bending twist. Turns out Q might have been a kind of cosmic “trip sitter” all along. It actually makes you rethink your hatred for him. ⚠️ This got me wondering—have any of the creators of Star Trek tried psychedelics? Well, Gene Roddenberry himself was a military veteran and largely kept a conservative public image. He did not speak openly about psychedelics, though he did discuss drug legalization and addiction as mental health issues. But some others involved in sci-fi have been more candid—like writer Norman Spinrad, who openly believes consciousness-altering drugs have shaped much of creative writing. So while Star Trek maintained a measured, science-based tone, at least some of the creative minds behind sci-fi have had first-hand psychedelic insights. One more thing that speaks to how good the show is: sci-fi usually isn’t my girlfriend’s cup of tea, and I normally watch it in my “me time”. But she absolutely loved this series — sometimes I think she was even more excited than I was to see the next episode. That’s a win in my book. Overall score: Solid 7/10 from me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #filmstr #filmreview #film #series #startrek

Anyone else has the same problem on iOS @primal ? I am unable to change the zap settings. Issue persisted even after an update to the latest version.

Had a great conversation with @PAKES about his Bitcoin journey, his upcoming book 21 Voices, 21 Paths, and more. Fun fact: This was his first-ever appearance on a Bitcoin podcast 🎙️ Stay tuned!

Next in the pipeline: Short tutorials on how to use Nos2x, @Amber , Aegis, @Alby, and more. Stay tuned! View quoted note →

In this short video, I explain how Nostr signer apps boost your security and why your private key equals your digital “soul”. I also break down what a private key is and explain some key nuances of public–private key cryptography. (All in less than 7 minutes!) Watch it now:

Speaking of which, my video about the necessity of Nostr signers will be published tomorrow! Stay tuned! View quoted note →

Can’t clone a repo. Can’t do a pull request. But boy, am I good at hunting app icon PNGs for my videos from GitHub!

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Bitcoin doesn’t rise non-stop. It never has. It never will.And that’s exactly why it’s real.

It’s really cool and noble to work in Bitcoin full-time. But if you have a 9–5 job, like I do, don’t let the maxis shame you. Everyone’s on their own journey. And remember: Every job is a Bitcoin job as long as you’re saving in Bitcoin.

No X, no Instagram, no Facebook, starting from tomorrow.

🚨 Just learned that BTCX, Sweden’s first Bitcoin exchange, is going full Bitcoin Treasury! 🇸🇪🟧 Curious about Christian Ander, the founder, and the story behind BTCX? Check out my interview with him here: