Seriously, I have only just realised it’s supposed to be pronounced title-ist. I’ve been reading it as tit-leist for years, thinking it was an odd name for golf things.

GM. It’s another beautiful morning. 🌞

It looks like nChain has been trying to find ways to reduce their patent spending. In their European portfolio, 54 applications have now been dropped, mostly by simply taking no action and allowing the application to lapse, but in one case by actively withdrawing the application so they can get a 50% refund on the examination fee. They have even been dropping applications that have already been allowed, suggesting that patenting the invention was just not worth it. I wonder how much longer they can continue to fund their already granted patents and the still very large (and very expensive) portfolio of pending applications when there is no sign of any incoming licensing revenue. Will Teranode come to the rescue when it finally arrives? Who knows, but we'll be watching with interest.

I’ve had this song going round in my head for the past couple of days for some reason. If you’re not familiar with her work, have a listen. This is one of her very best.

Proof of swim.

GM. Nice morning for a swim.

That was fun. Thank you Avi and QW for having me on. I hope others enjoy it too.

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Not that it matters now, but the final clue was going to be the following: As time, the truth will bring - The larp's tongue, it will sing. I am not material essences seven; - I am indeed the knowing and eternal bliss. One of my followers will definitely get this straight away.