https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/twitter-no-longer-exists-company-officially-merges-with-x-corp.amp

Meanwhile…

#[2] republishes his article “a native internet protocol for social media” on Habla.news. This is worth a read (or re-read), and gives insight into what Jack has learned from Twitter, and why a free and open protocol is paramount. 🫂🫂

#[3]

#[4] ZEBEDEE is expanding into #Africa by joining forces with Bitnob! 🤝 🌍

#[6]

#[7] Don't miss this episode of #bitcoin audible with beautyon: “Bitcoin Does Not Waste Electricity” 🔋⚡️🪫

#[9]

#[10] Check out Riot’s response to the NYT hit piece on #Bitcoin mining. ⛏️ And if you’re more of an audiophile check out #[12] on #[13] podcast.

https://fountain.fm/episode/14800402631

#[14]

#[15] shares survey for #Nostrasia ☺️Please keep in mind THIS IS NOT a registration form.

#[17]

#[18] #bitcoin reached ATH denominated in Argentine peso. 💸🤯

#[20]

#[21] shares an article by #[22] on the state of the Lightning network in 2023. ⚡️ ⚡️

#[23]

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💻nostr Tech💻

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#[24] In a new article from from Forbes, Chris Castiglione writes "How to Get Started With Nostr" sharing a bit about his experience with Nostr so far, and a few easy steps that newcomers can take to get started on the network. He writes, "Nostr’s biggest asset is the protocol’s resistance to censorship. Anyone can join Nostr. Anyone can run their own Nostr relays without needing permission from the larger network." Check out the full article linked below, and welcome Chris to #Nostr 🤙

https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/04/11/how-to-get-started-with-nostr

#[26] Read this blog post about the intersection between Bitcoin and AI entitled “Bitcoin and AI are a marriage made in Digital Heaven.” 🤖 #bitcoin

#[28]

#[29] https://Nostr.band adds new graphs to its Nostr stats page, with the goal of trying to understand how well the Nostr ecosystem retains users. Brugeman explains more in his note. 📊📈📉 Graphs available at

https://stats.nostr.band/#retention_curves

#[31]

#[32] Check out this nostr primer for those not here yet 📖 👨‍🎓

#[33]

#[34] has created a bounty for #zap splits and it’s being supported by #[36] and #[37] ⚡️✂️

#[38]

#[39] *Markdown* making a comeback on Damus?

#[40]

#[41] New Damus update in App Store may crash for some users. Join the TestFlight and get fixes and new features more quickly, as well as the ability to revert to previous versions.

#[42]

#[43] Much wow! Forget zaps, you could be getting tips on your posts and withdraw using ACH on some other social networks. Nostr is dead. 💩

#[44]

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⚡nostr Business⚡

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“California to front 20% down payments with 0% interest for homebuyers with incomes up to $211,000. While the state has long-offered homebuyer assistance through the state's Housing Finance Agency (Cal HFA), a new program, the California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program will give the state a proportionate interest in the property they're helping with, according to KPBS.” 🏠🏚️

https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/california-front-20-down-payments-0-interest-homebuyers-incomes-211000

#[45] #Bitcoin Bonds issuer Bitfinex granted full license in El Salvador 🇸🇻🌋

#[47]

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🔥🔥Meme of the Day🔥🔥

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#[48] Tell me the truth…

#[49]

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Stay Classy Nostr.