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Last night, I captured this vivid image of the Flame Nebula (NGC 2024) in Orion. This nebula, glowing with the fiery hues of hydrogen, is illuminated by the light of young, hot stars within and around it, creating a spectacle that resembles flames in the night sky. The dark silhouette of the Horsehead Nebula can also be seen nearby, adding to the scene's mystique. The contrast between the bright, fiery regions and the dark dust clouds tells a story of star formation and cosmic evolution. What do you see in this celestial flame? #FlameNebula #Astronomy #NebulaPhotography

Last night, I captured this mesmerizing image of the California Nebula (NGC 1499). Its faint, red glow, reminiscent of the Pacific coast, is caused by the excitation of the surrounding hydrogen gas by the nearby O-type star, Xi Persei. This nebula, located in the constellation Perseus, is a stunning example of how stars influence their cosmic environments. The nebula's subtle beauty, set against the backdrop of countless stars, is a reminder of the vastness and wonder of our universe. What aspect of this nebula captivates you the most? #CaliforniaNebula #Astronomy #NebulaPhotography

Last night, I captured this stunning view of the Horsehead Nebula, located in the constellation Orion. This dark nebula, silhouetted against the bright emission nebula IC 434, is one of the most identifiable and photographed objects in the night sky. Its distinctive shape, formed by dense dust and gas, stands out amidst the glowing reds and pinks of the surrounding hydrogen. #HorseheadNebula #Orion #Astronomy #NebulaPhotography

I'm thrilled to introduce DeepPrompt, my new GUI program that provides a direct, offline interaction with DeepSeek AI, now in its alpha phase. No internet required; all the heavy lifting is done by your GPU, ensuring a smooth and private experience. With DeepPrompt, you simply open the app, and you're instantly chatting with your PC, leveraging AI for an intuitive experience. It's ideal for coding, content creation, or just exploring what AI can do. And soon, I'll be testing it with DeepSeek-V3, promising even more advanced capabilities. #DeepPrompt #DeepSeekAI #OfflineAI #GPUComputing #DeepSeekV3 #AlphaPhase

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Last night, I had the privilege of capturing this breathtaking image of M42, the Orion Nebula, one of the brightest nebulae in the night sky. This stellar nursery, located about 1,344 light-years from Earth, is a tapestry of gas, dust, and young stars, with the Trapezium cluster at its heart. The nebula's intricate details, from the glowing hydrogen regions to the dark dust lanes, are a testament to the dynamic processes of star formation. Each photograph of M42 not only showcases the beauty of our universe but also deepens our understanding of cosmic birth. What do you find most fascinating about this celestial wonder? #OrionNebula #M42 #Astronomy #StarFormation

Owning Bitcoin isn't just about holding an asset; it's an assertion of financial autonomy and sovereignty. Just as mining with tools like Bitaxe or Braiins Mini Miner, or joining solo mining pools like @PyBLØCK Solo Pool, empowers individuals to participate directly in securing the network, owning Bitcoin enables personal control over one's wealth: - With Your Own Node: Running a full Bitcoin node with your mining setup or independently allows you to verify transactions and the blockchain yourself, ensuring you're part of the consensus that upholds Bitcoin's rules. - Through Self-Custody: Storing your Bitcoin in personal wallets like hardware or software wallets gives you complete control, reducing reliance on third-party custodians and enhancing privacy. - By Supporting Decentralization: Every Bitcoin held in personal custody contributes to the distribution of wealth, reducing the concentration of power, much like running a node or mining does for network security. - Engaging with Innovations: Platforms like Ocean Pool with Datum and Pyblock Pool's template creation services offer miners and holders new ways to interact with Bitcoin, promoting innovation and further decentralization. This journey towards Bitcoin ownership and operation mirrors the ethos of decentralization, privacy, and independence that Bitcoin was built upon. Let's continue to embrace this path, reinforcing Bitcoin's role as a tool for financial freedom. #BitcoinSovereignty #FinancialAutonomy #Decentralization #Bitaxe #Braiins #Pyblock #OceanDatum

Watching the stars. Beautiful night. #Astronomy #Astrophoto

Running a full Bitcoin node is more than a technical endeavor; it's a cornerstone of Bitcoin's decentralized nature. By operating your own node, you're not just verifying your transactions, you're validating the entire blockchain, ensuring its integrity and security. This act of personal sovereignty: - Empowers You: You become part of the network's backbone, participating in consensus and voting on the rules of Bitcoin. - Enhances Privacy: Your transactions are routed through your node, reducing reliance on third-party services and enhancing your privacy. - Supports Decentralization: Every full node contributes to the distribution of power, preventing centralization and maintaining the democratic ethos of Bitcoin. - Promotes Independence: You're less dependent on external services for blockchain data, fostering true financial independence. In an era where control over personal data and financial autonomy is paramount, running a full node is a statement of freedom and resistance against centralization. Set up your own Bitcoin node. #BitcoinNode #Decentralization #FinancialFreedom

Mining Bitcoin isn't just about earning rewards; it's a profound exercise in financial freedom and sovereignty. With tools like Bitaxe, a fully open-source ASIC Bitcoin miner, or the new Braiins Mini Miner, mining becomes accessible to everyone, not just large corporations. By running your own node with these miners, you're not only participating in the validation of transactions but also contributing to the decentralization of the Bitcoin network. The emergence of solo mining pools like Pyblock Solo Pool further enhances this freedom, allowing miners to keep all the rewards from their mined blocks, less the pool fee, offering a true taste of mining independence. Moreover, Ocean Pool's introduction of Datum (Decentralized Alternative Templates for Universal Mining) revolutionizes the process by letting miners create their own block templates, decentralizing template creation which was previously centralized in pools. Pyblock Pool also supports this innovation by offering services for template creation, empowering miners with more control over their mining process. This autonomy allows individuals to engage in a global, trustless financial system, free from central control, reinforcing Bitcoin's ethos of decentralization. Let's celebrate the liberty to mine with our own nodes, empowering us to generate our currency, and decentralize the network further with these new tools and pools. #BitcoinMining #FinancialSovereignty #Decentralization #Bitaxe #Braiins #PyblockSolo #OceanDatum

Excited to introduce Jarvis, my AI assistant, which leverages the cutting-edge EXO engine and the powerful Llama model. Jarvis isn't just about answering questions; it's about pushing the boundaries of AI interaction. I've created a demo video to showcase Jarvis in action, demonstrating its capabilities in real-time tasks and its understanding of complex queries. Check out the video to see how Jarvis is redefining what AI can do. #AI #Jarvis #EXOEngine #LlamaModel

Ross Ulbricht's story is more than just about Silk Road; it's about a pivotal moment in the history of digital freedom. Without his vision and creation of Silk Road, Bitcoin might not have gained the traction and recognition it has today. Ulbricht's platform was one of the first to demonstrate Bitcoin's potential beyond speculative investment, showing it as a tool for privacy, autonomy, and resistance against state control. His imprisonment sparked debates on internet freedom, privacy rights, and the ethics of digital marketplaces. His recent pardon by Trump is a recognition of the broader fight for liberty in the digital age. Let's remember Ross Ulbricht not just as the founder of Silk Road, but as a catalyst for Bitcoin's journey to becoming a symbol of financial freedom. #RossUlbricht #Bitcoin #DigitalFreedom

Last night, I managed to capture this stunning image of the Running Chicken Nebula, also known as IC 2944. The nebula's intricate structure, with its glowing gas clouds and young stars, paints a vivid picture of cosmic beauty. The Running Chicken Nebula, with its unique shape, always fascinates me. What do you see in this celestial scene? #RunningChickenNebula #Astronomy #NightSky

With Ross Ulbricht's freedom secured through a presidential pardon, the focus now shifts to another digital rights advocate, Edward Snowden. While Ulbricht's case was about internet freedom and the harshness of sentencing, Snowden's plight is about transparency, privacy, and government overreach. The pardon of Ulbricht sets a precedent for reevaluating how we treat those who challenge the status quo for the greater good. Snowden, who exposed mass surveillance to protect our privacy rights, deserves our support and advocacy for clemency. It's time we continue the conversation on digital liberties and push for a world where whistleblowers like Snowden are recognized for their contributions to public awareness. #EdwardSnowden #DigitalRights #Privacy

Captured this stunning view of the Rosette Nebula, a stellar nursery in the constellation Monoceros. The intricate details of gas and dust, illuminated by young, hot stars, make for a breathtaking cosmic scene. #RosetteNebula #Astronomy #SpacePhotography

On January 15, I captured this image of our Sun with my telescope, highlighting several sunspots. These dark regions are cooler parts of the Sun's photosphere due to magnetic activity. Observing these sunspots gives us insight into the Sun's behavior and its impact on space weather. #SolarObservation #Sunspots

Tonight, I'm excited to present the results of a 2-hour exposure on the Carina Nebula, or Keel Nebula, with my telescope. This nebula, located approximately 8,500 light-years from Earth, spans a vast diameter of about 460 light-years. It's a stellar nursery where stars are born and die, highlighted by the luminous Eta Carinae. The detailed colors and structures captured in this image reveal the awe-inspiring scale and beauty of our cosmos. #CarinaNebula #Astronomy

Well done @Alby with your server LN node. Nice and clean GUI.