Just a couple of thoughts, because fuck you. The tradeoffs between custodial and self-custodial bitcoin are nothing new. A certain amount of concern over nostr:npub1hcwcj72tlyk7thtyc8nq763vwrq5p2avnyeyrrlwxrzuvdl7j3usj4h9rq ‘s decision to leave the US is understandable, and certainly US users would be wise to remove their funds asap and find alternatives. I’d even go so far as to say users everywhere should take this all as a clear reminder of what could happen when using custodial services, and evaluate the level of risk they’re taking with their sats. But there are a lot of people on here who clearly want very badly for WoS to be an evil villain, and are willing to twist definitions and circumstances in order to turn this situation into that. It only hurts your argument and your reputation to exaggerate the facts of the situation to the extent some have. WoS decision was a shock, and the timing sucked, but beyond recognizing that all anyone is doing is speculating. Custodians are clearly a risk. Use them only when necessary. But self-custodial lightning is not always the answer, and it certainly isn’t easy enough for just anyone to do. Understand the risks in your setup and choice of wallets, and proceed accordingly. And never stop learning and orange pilling others. 💜🤙
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bitcoiners love to dunk on bitcoiners - embarrasing shit.
Lol exactly 😂
We have a common enemy we should be spending our energy on instead. Reminds me of the maxis who ridicule nostr:npub17u5dneh8qjp43ecfxr6u5e9sjamsmxyuekrg2nlxrrk6nj9rsyrqywt4tp for being an ETH custodian 🙄. Jameson is one of the furthest from the problem and has contributed more than most will in a lifetime.
People like to think their shit doesn’t stink.
Too many like to think they know what’s best for everyone. It’s good to recognize the tradeoffs, and fine to debate (even fiercely) for what you believe is important. But it takes a pretty privileged mindset to outright dismiss anyone else’s opinions or circumstances, and it borders on intellectual dishonesty (or at best ignorance) to make some of the arguments I’ve seen some people making about this situation. It’s fucking obnoxious.
I couldn’t agree more. I’ve made an effort to try and present points to counter the ongoing narrative, but am once again disappointed that nuance and the ability to look at the evidence, or take into account the perspective of others, is lost in the fervour of one’s beliefs.
I thought I was the only one going insane about the dishonesty all over the place.
