ripsline 2 days ago

Virtual Private Node v0.4.2 is live. Every time you create a Lightning invoice, you're revealing your node, your channels, and your UTXOs. That era is over. Blinded paths now on by default. Your node stays hidden. Also, payment routes now show node aliases and per-hop fees.

ripsline 1 week ago

A Node to use Bitcoin, not just save it.

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Run Your Own Bitcoin + Lightning Node — Virtual Private Node

Run your own Bitcoin + Lightning Node for self-sovereign finance. One step install on any dedicated computer. Free and Open Source. Tor-routed.

ripsline 1 week ago

OG cypherpunks would never carry around some fancy piece of hardware to store bitcoin. They'd have a beat up old laptop or phone and a complete understanding of their device.

ripsline 3 weeks ago

at this point, non-kyc bitcoin is pretty much the only way to not get killed for your stack.

ripsline 3 weeks ago

legacy technology that needs to be rid of. View quoted note →

ripsline 3 weeks ago

Virtual Private Node v0.4.1 is out. Manage SSH keys directly from the terminal UI: add keys, remove keys, toggle password auth, change your login password. Close channels without leaving the detail view: pick your close type, set a fee, confirm. All in one tab.

ripsline 1 month ago

do not be afraid

ripsline 1 month ago

KYC exchanges are the single greatest risk to Bitcoin and cryptographic currencies. KYC coiners may become rich on paper but lose FREE WILL in the process.

ripsline 1 month ago

Virtual Private Node v0.4.0 release: A private Bitcoin and Lightning node you manage from a beautiful TUI. One command installs Bitcoin Core, LND, and Tor on Debian. GPG-verified. Tor-routed. No wrappers. Your keys, your node.

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GitHub - ripsline/virtual-private-node: A private Bitcoin + Lightning Node with a beautiful TUI. One command installs Bitcoin Core, LND, and Tor on Debian. GPG-verified. Tor-routed. No wrappers. Your keys, your node.

A private Bitcoin + Lightning Node with a beautiful TUI. One command installs Bitcoin Core, LND, and Tor on Debian. GPG-verified. Tor-routed. No wr...

ripsline 1 month ago

elite people will move money using dedicated encrypted hardware running some node implementation. this is the requirement if you want to continue moving money with the same privacy and security you have had for the last 50 years.

ripsline 1 month ago

the end of privacy is the end of freewill.

ripsline 1 month ago

some thoughts on lightning. can be extremely private but it's arguably more expensive than just sending on-chain. trade-off: everyone needs to connect to a large routing node for reliable transactions. should it be "easy" to run a decentralized bank? it's a baby.

ripsline 2 months ago

with great privacy comes great responsibility.

ripsline 2 months ago

computers are weapons (tools) and if we do not learn how to use them properly, our own computers will be used as weapons against us.

ripsline 2 months ago

instagram captures men and women because it uses two of the strongest deadly sins. envy (women) and lust (men)

ripsline 2 months ago

we will someday all start our day by opening a terminal rather than a web browser.

ripsline 2 months ago

shoot to get hot, shoot to stay hot.